Agenda — Firebaugh City Council, April 20, 2026

MEETNGAGENDA
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LOCATION OFMEETING: Andrew Firebaugh Community Center
1655 13th Sheet,
Firebaugh, CA93622
DATE /TIME: April 20, 2026/5:30 pm

CALLTO ORDER
ROLLCALL Mayor Freddy Yaldez
Mayor Pro-Tem Silvia Renteria
Council Member Brady Jenkins
Council Member Felipe Perez
Council Member Elsa Lopez
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to access the Andrew Firebaugh Community Center to participate in this meeting, please contact the Deputy City Clerk at (559) 659-2043. Noti{ication 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable anangements 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 OFALLEGIANCE

APPROVALOFTHEAGENDA

PRESENTATION

PUBLIC COMMENT
Any person or persons yishing to sddress the City Council on any matter that is not on the agenda nu), do so at this time. Individuals nrust limil their commenls to three minutes. Issues raised during Public Conmtents are inforntational only, and the Council cannot lake action at this time. All comments should be directed to the Mayor and not lo individual Councilmembers or staff mentbers.

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 - Reqular Meetins Minutes from April 6. 2026.

2. WARRANT REGISTER - Period startins March 1. 2026. and endine March 31. 2026.

March2026 General Warrants #49144 - #49251 $ 818,261.99 Payroll Warrants #72786 - #72810 $ 198.787.53
Total Warrants $ 1,017'049.52

3. CITY OF FIREBAUGH PROCLAMATION - Autism Accentance & Awareness Month - April2026

PUBLIC HEARING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF rttu rrnnMUCn N,rUNrCrplL COnn nnr,ltINC rO rHn gUrLntNC A.Nn HOUSINC COnnS - FRST READING.

4. Recommended Action: Council receives comments and waives the first reading.

NEW BUSINESS

5. RESOLUTION NO. 26-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH Rntlnglll.lclll,l, nrns nEcnrvnn ron rnr vrlr,noNlno pnnr pnlsn rrr pno.nct No. z+oo0s.oo I|tnl luutoruztNc lNn nmecrrNc su,rr ro Ru-anvnnrrsn aNn SOLICIT NEW BIDS FOR THE PROJECT.

Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves Res. No. 26-15.

6. RESOLUTION 26-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH lppnovurrcll nnNslty noNus (FoR firn plcmlc wnst corrlnnuNrtlns nowNrowN ruxnn-usn PROJECT).

Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves Res. No' 26-16.

7. RESOLUTION NO. 26-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH snl,ncrrNc aNn lccnptlNc plclrtc wnsr covruuNIrIns. rNc.ls nnvnr,opnR roR tHn nouNl rO lntOntXBiLELtOUSrNC nNn SUSTlil\AsLr COMI,IUNTTIBS (lHSCt pnOCRArvI. .{UTHORIZING tun^ctty cxr nRnBlucu ro nn tnn "romr nppr,tclNr punnc panrNnn ro tnr lHsc noUND 10 PITOGR-.{M AND AUTHORIZING PACIFIC WEST COMMUNITIES. INC. TO BE THE JOINT APPLICANT wlttt rrtn crry or rirRnnlucH pon punposns orlpplvrnc ro tgn nusc nounl ro pRocR.tlvI.

Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves Res. No. 26-17.

8. RESOLUTION NO. 26-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CTTY OF FIREBAUGH aurtHcruzltrtc rHn usn op Rnlp z.o ruNnrNc. up to rrvn HuNnnnn urouslnn nolr,.rns ($sooooototJo supponr tHn rrnnnaucH nowNrowN rNrllr, rNttllrtvn lNn auruonrzrnc rrrrrctty lttOnNny tO nnnrr I TUNUNC lCnnBMnNt COllttNCnNr ON ilIn ,{WARD Or ROUND ro lrronDlnln uousrNc lNo sustnrNlnln coutuunrrrns (ansct pnocruvr FUNDS.

Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves Res. No. 26-18. g, RESOLUTION NO. 26-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH Itrttroruzlnc nxrcurron orlN opuoN ro lnlsn nnnr, nsrnrn ncnngrvrnNt nnrwnnN run CITY OF FIREBAUGH AND PACIFIC WEST COMMUNITIES. INC.

Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves Res. No. 26-19.

STAFF REPORTS - Enclosed.

COUNCIL MEMBERS AGENDA ITEMS

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY

CLOSED SESSION

10. Government Code Section 54957ftX1)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Finance Director

ANNOUNCEMENT AFTER CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT
Certification of nostins the aqenda:

IdeclareurulerpenaltyofperjurythotlamenployedbytheCityofFirebaughandthatlpostedthisagendaonthebulletinatCityHall onApril 17,2026,at5:00pm,byRita Lozano, Depuly City Clerk,
2 MEETING MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency of the City of Firebaugh Vol. No. 26-04-06
Location of Meeting:

Date/Time:

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Andrew Firebaugh Community Center
1655 13th Street, Firebaugh,CA 93622
April 6,2026i5:30 p.m.

Meeting was called to order by Mayor Yaldez aI5:30 p.m.

Mayor Freddy Yaldez
Mayor Pro Temp Silvia Renteria
Council Member Brady Jenkins
Council Member Felipe Perez
Council Member Elsa Lopez
ABSENT
OTHERS: City Attomey Christine D. Smith; City Manager, Ben Gallegos; Deputy City Clerk' Rita Lozano; Finance Director, Pio Martin; Public Works Director, Micheal Molina; Magda Martinez, Interim Police Chief; Battalion Chief, Hector Marin; City Engineer, Mario Gouviea; & others.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Valdez led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion to appruve the agenda with an amendment to sdd a presentation from the Firebaugh Falcon Footbilll team by Council Member Jenkins, seconded by Council Member Perez, molion passed by a 5-0 vote.

PRESENTATION
Laura Garcia presented on behalf of the Firebaugh Falcon Football team and the Firebaugh cheerleading program, providing information on their non-profit status, number of registered participants, operating costs and expenses, required travel expenses, and the duration oftheir season.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Jenifer Fraiser stated concems and issues in her neighborhood and asked assist on resolving this matter before someone gets hurt, because it's becoming a dangerous problem. One home was condemned, but the remaining home should be investigated too.

Ashley Paulson introduced herself, she is running in the 2026 General Election for Fresno County Superior Court Judge. A central valley native, who has spent 1l years as an attorney at the Fresno Co District Attorney's office.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Resular Meetinq Minutes from March 16. 2026.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Special Meetins Minutes from March 31.2026.

3. RESOLUTION NO.26-08 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

FIREBAUGH APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY - 1120 "O' STREET" FIREBAUGH. CA.

4. RESOLUTION NO. 26-09 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH

APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY - 1467 llTH STREET" FIREBAUGH. CA.

5. RESOLUTION NO.26-T0 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH

AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE SAN JOAOUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT'S CLEAN AIR CENTERS PILOT PROGRAM GRANT. a
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City Council Minutes
Apil 6,2026

6. RESOLUTION NO.26-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH lurHonrzrNc lppr,rclrroN to lNn paRrtcrplrloil rN rnn pnoHousING DESIGNATION PROGRAM.

Motion to approve Consent Calendar by Council Member Jenkins, seconded by Council Member Perez, motion passed by a 5-0 vote.

PUBLIC HEARING
None

NEW BUSINESS
7, RESOLUTION NO. 26-11 . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL 5% SALARY INCREASE. RETROACTIVE PAY.

AND USE OF A CITY-OWNED TAKE-HOME VEHICLE FOR INTERIM POLICE CHIEF MAGDA MARTINEZ.

Molion to apprcve Resolution No. 26-11 by Council Member Lopez, seconded by Council Member Jenkins, motion passed by a 5-0 vote.

8. RESOLUTION NO.26-12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH DECLARING PARCELS OF LAND AS "EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND'' PURSUANT TO THE

CALIFORNIA SURPLUS LAND ACT AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF SAID PROPERTY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.

Motion to approve Resolution No, 26-12 by Council Member Lopez, secondecl by Council Membet Jenkins' molion passed by a 5-0 vote.
g. RESOLUTION NO. 26-14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH IL{TIFYING THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH'S SUBMISSION OF TWO GRANT APPLICATIONS TO FRESNO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE 2026 MEAUSRE '5C' TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. CYCLE XIV. AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER.

Motion to apprcve Resolution No. 26-14 by Councit Member Lopez, seconded by Council Member Jenkins, motion passed by a 5-0 vote.

10. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO DISCUSS INVESTING CITY FUNDS.

Motion to approve and proceed by Consensus of the city council.

11. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO DISCUSS HOW THE ALLOCATED FUNDS COLLECTED FROM THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ORDINANCE WILL BE USED.

Directed staff to provide options settingfees belween $50 to 8200 by Consensus of the city council,

12. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO DISCUSS A JOINT MEETING WITH THE FIREBAUGH LAS-DELTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR MAY 28.2026.

Motion to approve date of the joint meeting for May 28, 2026, by Consensus of the city council.

STAFF REPORTS
the Middle School Open house.

City Council Minutes
Apfl 6,2026
*"". a St & tyt St concrete is complete, will be doing the final walk-through. The TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) grant was submitted, the city submitted two applications, and they received only four applications.

Working with Make Sigala on a grant with the possible funding of $6 to $8 million for access and transportation. medication and funds to neuter or spade dogs.
the *ater park and baseball snack bar. Asked the Finance Director to consolidate services for phones and internet services. Requested a meeting to discuss the completion of the snack bar remold.

Parklnclosed area and we spoke about the community center. Asked about hiring a part-time person, and weeds at the AT&Tbuilding.
one of the properties is in county limits an EPA inspector will be out Fresno County to investigate the matter.

COUNCIL MEMBERS AGENDA ITEMS

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
Mrs. Fraiser reiterated her earlier comments about the dangerous situation at the mentioned property and stated she feels like the cops are addressing her concerns, even after she shared information, surveillances footage with them' Motion to entq closed session ut 6:24 pm by Council Memher Jenkins and seconcled by Council Member PereL Motion passed by a 5-0 vote.

CLOSED SESSION

13. Government Code Section 54957ftX1)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Interim Police Chief' Motion to enter open session at 7:11 pm by Councit Member Jenkins und seconded by Council Membet PereL Motion passed by a 5-0 vote.

ANNOUNCEMENT AFTER CLOSED SESSION
Nothing to report

ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn at 7:12 pm by Council Member Jenkins and seconded by Council Member Petez" Motion passed by a 5-0 vote.

REPORT TO CITY coulvcL

MEMORANDUM
AGENDA ITEM NO:

COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 20.2026
SUBJECT: Warrant Register Dated: MARCH 1,2026 -MARCH 31,2026 RECOMMENDATION:

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

MARCH 1,2026 -MARCH 31,2026
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 COI-INCIL
APPROVE THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS AS FOLLOWS:

GENERAL WARRANTS $ 8l 8.26t.99

PAYROLL WARRANTS
.# 49144 - #49251
.#12186 - #72810 $ 198.787.53
TOTAL WARRANTS $ 1,017,049.52
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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS MARCH l, 2026- MARCH 31, 2026
Check
Number
49r63
Check
Date Name
3t1312026 COMCAST
Net
Amount Description
747.92 POLICE DEPT INTERNET
49164 3I1312026 COMCAST BUSINESS
49165 3l1312026COMCAST
49169 311312026 GUTHRIE PETROLEUM, IN(
219.07 POLICE DEPT INTERNET
224.03 INTERENT 1601 THOMAS CONBOY
239.03 TNTERNET 1501 Q STREET
$
$
$
$
Check Total: $ 463.06
49166 3/I3I2O26DEPARTMENTOF JUSTICE $ 14O.OO BLOODALCOHOLJANUARY2026 49167 3/1312026 FRESNO COI,INTY TREASU $ 174.28 ACCESS FEES FEBRUARY 2026 49168 3/1312026 OCTAVIO GONZALEZ $ 15O.OO WORK BOOT REIMBURSEMENT $
$
$
$
$
1,983.90
1,997.00
1,612.43
1,737.34
868.68

BULK UNLEADED GASOLINE

BULK DIESEL FUEL

BULK UNLEADED GASOLINE

BULK TINLEADED GASOLINE
Check Total: $ 8,199.35
49170 311312026 MANUELS TIRE SERVICE, 1 $
$

42.17 TUBE
40,74 VN-VE STEM
Check Total: $ 82.91
4gI7I 3II3I2O26MID-VALLEYDISPOSAL $ 123.65 WATERTREATMENTPLANT 49172 3/1312026 MINERAL KING PUBLISHII' $ 670.00 PUBLIC NOTICE HOUSING 49173 3/1312026 NAPA AUTO PARTS - QIJIN
Check Total: S 999.46
49174 311312026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC $ 6,904.53 PD/FIRE DEPT #3247232548- 49t75 3n3t2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC $ 1,191.40 VFW HALL #4427606068-6

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$
$
$
$
$
$
$

47.r7
177.88

15.33 613.31
t2.95
123.08

9.74 LIT LED
ADAPTER/BLOW GI.JN
FUSE

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EXTENSION CORD

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CITY OF FIRE,BAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS MARCH l, 2026- MARCH 31, 2026
Check
Number
49144
Check
Date Name
31412026 CITY OF FIREBAUGH
Net
Amount Description
$ t42,799.42 PAYROLL ENDING 02/2712026
49145 3/412026 ANASTACIO ANTLINEZ $ 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE PER MOU 49146 31412026 FERNANDO CAMPA $ 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 49147 31412026 MARLIM CONTRERAS $ 35O.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 49148 31412026 JESUS GUTIERREZ $ 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 49149 31412026 BRADY JENKINS $ 452.73 MONTHLY SALARY ATTENDANCE 49ts0 3/412026 ELSA LOPEZ $ 455.49 MONTHLY SALARY ATTENDANCE 4gI5I 3/412026 SHERRY MARSHALL $ 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 49152 31412026 FELIPE PEREZ $ 455.49 MONTHLY SALARY ATTENDANCE 49153 31412026 SILVIA RENTERL\ $ 95O.OO MONTHLY SALARY ATTENDANCE 49154 31412026 YVONNE SANDOVAL $ 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 49155 3/4t2026 JACQUELTNE TABARES $ 300.00 HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 49156 31412026NANCYVACA $ 35O.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 49T57 31412026 ALFRED VALDEZ $ 95O.OO MONTHLY SALARY ATTENDANCE 49158 311312026 ALERT.O-LITE, INC $ 1,117.00 ASHPALTPATCH 49159 31t312026 AT&T $ 697.58 ALL DEPT TELEPHONE
49160 3/1312026 SEBASTIAN
49161 311.3/2026 C&R ROYAL SVC INC
$ 69.95 SENIOR CENTER ALARM
$
$
$
$
$

62.76 61.45

99.s5

23.80 47.6r
CHAIN

JET BLADE

STL SERVICE KIT

STL SERVICE KIT
Check Total: $ 295.17
$ 145.77 SENIORCENTERAGREEMENT

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49162 311312026 CINTAS CORPORATION

CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS MARCH l, 2026- MARCH 31, 2026
Check
Number
49176
Check
Date Name
3n3t2026 PITNEY BOWES #8000-909( $
Net
Amount Description
453.19 REFILL POSTAGE 112112026
49177 311312026 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. $ 34S.OO BUILDING PLAN FEBRUARY 2026 49178 311312026 PROVOST & PRITCHARD C $ 12,280.63 LAS DELTAS WATER SYSTEM 49t79 311312026 QUILL CORPORATION
Check Total: $ 535.52
49180 311312026 SIGALA INC. $ 15,150.00 REAP 2.0 DOWNTOWNINFILL 4gI8I 311312026 SSA LANDSCAPE ARCHITF S 17,939.68 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 49182 311312026 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDI $ 141.45 PD OFFICE SUPPLIES 49183 311312026TECHMASTERMANAGEM $ 5O.OO FIRE DEPT PEST CONTROL 49184 311312026 TELSTAR INSTRUMENTS 1,322.00 WWTP SERVICES 2,216.00 WWTP SERVICES
Check Total: $ 3,538.00
49185 311312026 UBEO WEST LLC $ 201.60 HP MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 49186 311312026 USA BLUEBOOK 323.60 TUBING CONNECTION KIT

3.563.45 VALVE/CHLORINE REAGENTS
Check Total: $ 3,887.05
49187 3tr3t2026 U.S. BANK EQUTPMENT FII $ 622.77 RNT/LEASE EQLIP 2120-3120126 $
$
475.08 MICHAEL-COMPUTER TONER

60.44 CITY HALL STAPLERS
$
$
$
$
49188 311312026 VESTIS 43.34
15s.09

43.34 50.32

70.4s
t40.92

43.34 50.32

70.45 Check Total: $ 667.57

CITY HALL
SHOP

CITY HALL

SEMOR CENTER

COMMUITY CENTER
SHOP

CITY HALL

SENIOR CENTER
COMMI.INITY CENTER
$
$
$
s
$
$
$
$
$
49189 311912026 BLUE FLAME S 5.OOO.OO FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT

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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS MARCH l, 2026- MARCH 31, 2026
Check
Number
49t90
Check
Date Name
3119/2026 CITY OF FIREBAUGH
Net
Amount Description
$ 149,980.44 PAYROLL ENDING 0311312026
6,250.00 GENERAL ADMIN 23A-CDBG-20
6,000.00 GENERAL ADMIN 24-CDBG-IOO
49191 311912026 GIA AUTO PAINT & COLLII $ 5,OOO.OO FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT 49192 311912026 PrO MARTIN $ 2O.OO MEAL PER DIEM CALPERS CLASS 49193 311912026 NANCY VACA $ 2O.OO MEALPERDIEM CALPERS CLASS 49194 312012026 ADAMS ASHBY GROUP, LT $
$
49198 3/2012026 AUTOZONE COMMERCIAL
Check Total: $ 12,250.00
49t95 3120/2026 JAVIER V. ARROYO $ IOO.OO A/F HALL CLEANING DEPOSIT 49t96 3/2012026 AT&T MOBILITY $ 924.74 PD CELL PHONES AND INTERN 49T97 3/2012026 AT&T MOBILITY $ 1,242.60 CITYHALL/PWCOI.INCIL CELL $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
s
$
$
264.54
11r.44

73.25 59.36

11.33 35.73
tsg.63
(15e.63)

82.05 158.08

46.96 r84.47
(r84.47)

52.36 40.47

57.31 t77.98
r0s.24

64.00 t84.47

64.75 17.78
248.17
t84.47

STEERING PUMP/BRAKE/START

MOTOR OIL/AIR FILTER

BATTERY

HEADLIGHT

SPARK PLUG/VALVE
BULBS

BATTERY

CREDIT BATTERY

FUEL PUMP

BATTERY

CONNECTOR

BATTERY

CREDIT BATTERY

REPAIR KIT

PD WIPER BLADES

FD MOTOR OIL/OL FILTER
OIL FILTERA{OTOR OIL

PD FILTER/MOTOR OIL

BRAKE PADS

BATTERY

ASIAN GREEN

TIRE FOAM

PD BATTERY

BATTERY

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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
wARRAtlrS MARCH l, 2026- MARCH 31, 2026
Check
Number
49r98
49205
49206
49207
49208
49209
492t0
49211
492t2
Check Total: $ 2,141.31
49199 312012026 AXCES INDUSTRIAL SUPPI $ I,503.01 FLOAT AWAY DEGREASER 49200 312012026 COMCAST BUSINESS $ 296.86 FIRE DEPT INTERNET 49201 312012026 CORBIN WILLITS SYSTEMI $ 1,346.91 ADMINISTRATION C/w SERVICE 49202 3t20t2026 CORELOGIC SOLUTTONS, r $ 245.97 REALQUEST FEBRUARY 2026 49203 3I2O/2O26DEPARTMENTOFPUBLIC $ 853.00 VFWBAR/COMMISSARYFEES 49204 312012026 DrSH $ 108.39 SENIOR CENTER CABLE
Check
Date Name
312012026 AUTOZONE COMMERCIAL $
$
$
312012026 DUCKS LINLIMITED $
312012026 ROSALINDA ESPINOZA $
312012026 FIREBAUGH AUTO REPAIR $
312012026 JIMMY FLORES $
312012026 FRESNO OXYGEN $
312012026 CLAUDIA GALLEGOS $
312012026 ABIGAIL GARCIA $
312012026 GOUVEIA ENGINEERING, I $
Net
Amount Description
155.56 PW ALTERNATOR
(10.80) CREDIT STEERING PUMP
(43.t9\ CREDTT STEERING
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1s0.00
300.00
388.38
1s0.00

32.t0
300.00
150.00
175.9r

82.9s
746.55
r,821.75
3,935.00
2,8r2.14
29,8t5.67
2,638.13
r30.46
401.00
439.92

A/F HALL CLEANING DEPOSIT

VFW HALL CLEANING DEPOSIT
LINIT#g TANK FILLER

DLINKLE PARK ENCLOSED AREA

PW-SHOP

AF HALL CLEANING DEPOSIT

DLINKLE CANOPY CLEANING DE
715.0I MISC MEETINGS
7 2O.O I PLANNING GENERAL
720.34 HABITAT FOR HUMAMTY
725.01 PUBLIC WORKS GENERAL
730,09 SRF WWTP DESIGN
730. 1 O WASTEWATER REPORTING
735.06C CDBG Q ST & 15TH
740.16 WATERREPORTING
740.19 TEST WELL 18
745.02C HWY 33 BEAUTIFICATION
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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS MARCH l, 2026- MARCH 31, 2026
Check
Number
49212
Net
Amount
1,240.69
2,436.00
12,014.12
13s.91
2,101.58
7t2.95
187.95
375.90
470.04
445.54
187.95
Check
Date Name
312012026 GOUVEIA ENGINEERING, I $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Description
7 4s .28C CML-'224(026)ALLEY
745.31D FATHER CRAIG ST
7 45 .3sD STPL-'224(028) 1 2TH ST
7 4s.38D HSPL-'224(029) P ST
7 4s . 4tD STPL-'224 (0 3 0)CLYDE
745.42 2023 SIDEWALK
760.01 AIRPORT GENERAL
7 7 5.22 VESTING TENTATTVE
780.08 STARBUCKS CONSTRUCT
785.38 BAILEY SCHOOL OFFSITE
795.17 MEASURE C GRANT
Check Total: $ 63,308.11
492T3 312012026 GRAINGER, INC $ 489.62 AQUASENSE,BRASS
49214 3I2OI2O26INDEPENDENT INVESTIGA $ 2,470.70 PD IA25-OO5 49215 312012026 KTS SERVICES OF NORTHI $ 4,354.83 NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM INST 49216 312012026 LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC. $
$
Check Total: S 1,276.75
880.01 IMPACT WRENCH KIT
396,74 DRILL BIT/DRAWER/LOCK NUT
3OO.OO VFW HALL CLEANING DEPOSIT
(300.00) CW 049217 Reversed
48O.OO UNPLUGGED MAIN SEWER
24O.OO UNPLUGGED MAIN SEWER
6,603.86 FERRIC CHLORIDE
6,623,40 SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
49217 312012026 JAVIER MARQUEZ
Check Total: $
49218 312012026 MIGIIEL'S PLUMBING SER\ $
$
Check Total: $ 720.00
$
$
49219 312012026 NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL
Check Total: $ 13,227.26
49220 312012026 ESTHER ORELLANA $ 15O.OO DTINKEPARKCLEANINGDEPOSIT 49221 312012026 PG&E $ 860.73 WATER WELL #2043345988-8
49222 3I2OI2O26PRECISIONCONCRETECU $ 2,632.04 SIDEWALKOFFSETREPAIR $
$

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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS MARCH l, 2026- MARCH 31, 2026
Check
Number
49223
Check
Date Name
312012026 CSG CONSULTANTS,INC. $
Net
Amount Description
3,796.00 BUILDING SERVICES
49224 312012026 PRIMO BRANDS $ 785.60 ALL DEPT WATER JANUARY-MAR 49225 312012026 QUINN COMPANY,INC (2rt.39) CREDIT SEAL PART 211.39 SEAL PART
617.72 SEAL PART
186,73 PARTS
303.15 EMPLOYEE SELF SERVICE
303.15 EMPLOYEE SELF SERVICE
$
$
$
$
Check Total: $ 606.30
49227 312012026 RSG, INC $ 862.50 FY25I26 SUCCESSOR AGENCY 49228 3/2012026 RUBY MCCOY $ 18O.OO K9 LUCA GROOMING
49229 312012026TECHMASTERMANAGEM $ 15O.OO ALLDEPTPESTCONTROL 49230 312012026 TORO PETROLEUM CORP. $ 60.63 PUMP OIL
49231 3|2012026I_TNITED PAVEMENT MAIN', $ 98,279.7r CDBG Q ST & 15TH ST SD IM 49232 312012026DATAPATH $ 6,438.84 MONTHLY BILLING MARCH 2026 Check Total: $ 804.45
49226 312012026 RELIABLE BUSINESS TECE $
$
49233 312012026 VESTIS t40.92

43.34 50.32

70.45 151.01

49.r9

56.33 76.90
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
SHOP

CITY HALL

SENIOR CENTER

COMMUMTY CENTER
SHOP

CITY HALL

SENIOR CENTER
COMMTiNITY CENTER
Check Total: $ 638.46
49234 312012026 VORTAL $ 3OO.OO MONTHLY HOSTING WEBSITE 49235 312012026 OLGA FLORES $ 3OO.OO VFW CLEANING DEPOSIT REFLIND 49236 312012026 JAVIER MARQUEZ $ 3OO.OO VFW HALL CLEANING DEPOSIT

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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS MARCH l, 2026- MARCH 31, 2026
Check
Number
49237
Check
Date Name
312512026 CITY OF FIREBAUGH
Net
Amount Description
$ 169,355.92 MECHECK MARCH 2026
49238 312512026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVI( $ 463.10 PARKS-TRASH BAGS 49239 312s12026 AT&T $ 946.87 ALL DEPT TELEPHONE/INTERNET 49240 312512026 ANTHONY C. CHAVARRIA $ 39O.OO DISTRIBUTION TRAINING PUB 49241 312512026 CINTAS CORPORATION $ 598.14 ALL DEPT MEDICAL SUPPLIES 49242 312512026EWINGIRRIGATIONPROD] $ 1,285.64 SOLENOID/GLOBEVALVE 49243 312512026 FIRST BANKCARD
49244 312512026 FIRST BANKCARD
49245 312512026 FIRST BANKCARD

25.00 25.00

8.50 t6.94

47.t2
Check Total: $ 12256

BEN-SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN

BEN-FASTRAK

BEN-UBER

BEN-FIREBAUGH RESTAURANT

PW-AMAZON FD TRUCK BED

PW-A WATER ENVIRONMENT

PW-AMAZON REDUCER

PW-OFFICE OF WATER PROGRAM
PW.AMAZON PRACTICE EXAMS

PW-TINIVERSITY OFFICE
PW.WALMART SUPPLIES

PW-LINTVERSITY OFFICE

MICHAEL HYATT REGENCY

PIO-PSI EXAMS

PIO-PD CA ANIMAL WELFARE
PIO-CHEWY.COM

PIO-PD ADOBE

PIO-AMAZON MARLIM HEADSET

PIO-SENIOR CENTER SUPPLIE

PIO-TLO TRANSUNION PD

PIO-LEAGUE OF CITIES
PIO-PD BOOKING.COM F.CAMP

PIO-AMAZON HEATER
$
$
$
$
$
356.31
22s.00

26.97 6s2.75

93.s7
100.00
216.73
r33.25
601.88
175.00

66.44 77.21
239.88

64.77 12t.07
3s0.00
650.00

99.79 25.60
Check Total: $ 1,869.76
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Check Total: S 2,406.46
s
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS MARCH L, 2026- MARCH 31, 2026
Check
Number
49246
Check
Date Name
3 I 25 /2026 FIRST BANKCARD
Net
Amount Description

69.34 RITA-AMAZON BINDERS

34.75 RITA-FASTRAK
$
$
Check Total: $ 104.09
49247 312s12026 HINDERLITER, deLLAMAS $ 206.62 AUDIT SERVICE Q312025 49248 312512026 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SER
CheckTotal: $ 1,846.04
49249 312512026MID-VALLEYDISPOSAL $ 1,064.20 WATERTREATMENTPLANT 49250 312512026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC S 23,119.04 ALL DEPTS #7355932148-I 49251 312512026 PECK'S PRINTERY $ 2,212.62 PRESORT IMPRINT ENVELOPE Cash Account Total: $ 818,261.99
Total Disbursements $ 818,261.99
$
$
$
$
$
r34.47
195.56
163.33
1,294.35

58.33 COMMTJNITY CTR-SUPPLMS

WATER BUBBLER-PARKS

FD-CABLE CUTTER
COMMI-INITY CTR.REPAIR SUPPLY

MC PLUS

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CITY OF FIREBA(IGH

PROCLAMATION
Autism Acceptance & Awareness Month
April 2026
WHEREAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) fficts individuals andfamilies throughout our community and enriches our city through diverse perspectives, talents, and strengths; and WHEREAS, autism is identified in approximately I in 36 children in the United States, highlighting the importance of education, understanding, and community support; and WHEREAS, individuals with autism bring unique abilities, innovation, honesty, creativity, and valuable contributions to our schools, workplaces, families, and neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, promoting autism acceptance and awareness helpsfoster compassion, inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunityfor all residents of the City of Firebaugh; and WHEREAS, the City of Firebaugh proudly recognizes the importance of supportingfamilies, educators, advocates, and organizations who work tirelessly to ensure individuals with autism are empowered to thrive; and
WHEREAS, by increasing awareness and encouraging acceptance, we strengthen our commitment to building a welcoming and inclusive community where every individual is respected and valued;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Freddy Valdez, Mayor of the City of Firebaugh, on behalf of the Firebaugh City Council, do hereby proclaim April 2026 as Autism Acceptance & Awareness Month in the City of Firebaugh and'encourage all residents to promote understanding, inclusion, and supportfor individuals andfamilies fficted by autism.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand this 20'h day of April, 2026.

ADOPTED bythe City Council of Firebaugh
FreddyValdez, Mayor
City of Firebaugh
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AGENDA ITEM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE FIREBAUGH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE

BUILDING AND HOUSING CODES
DATE: APRIL 20,2026
BACKGROI]ND
The model codes are updated every three years. This allows the codes to improve and adjust to the newest materials, methods of construction and technological advances in the industry.

The California Building Standards Commission adoption of the 2025 code comes after a comprehensive multistate agency and stakeholder update ofthe 2l22building codes.

The objective is to produce a practical building code that ensures public safety first and foremost while implementing the most efficient technology available to conserve the state's natural resources and energy use.

California's building code is applied to virtually every commercial and residential structure in the state.

The new 2025 California Building Standards Code contains thirteen parts that incorporate public health, life safety, and general welfare standards used in the design and construction of buildings in California. These parts incorporate the latest national standards in the International Building, Residential and Fire Codes, California Green Building Code, California Energy Code, National Electrical Code, and Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing Codes. Along with the usual Energy and Green code updates, below are a few noteworthy updates:
o New Part 7 stand-alone code book for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUD, was Chapter 7 A in the CBC. r The Energy and Green codes continue to expand Electric Vehicle Charging requirements to install EV charging infrastructure including receptacles and chargers to new multifamily dwellings, single family homes, hotels, and motels.
o Electric-ReadyBuildings:

The code encourages electric-ready buildings to facilitate future adoption of cleaner electric technologies for cooking and water heating.

Health and Safety Code Section I 894 I .5 mandates that the Building Standards contained in the 2025 California Building Standards Code shall be effective 180 days after publication by the California Building Standards Commission. If these codes are not adopted by ordinance, they become effective by default without any amendments. The proposed effective date for the City of Gustine will be January l, 2026. As part of the adoption process this department has made every effort to notifu all the parties affected of the proposed changes.

RECOMMEIIDATION
Waive first reading of Ordinance No. 26-01, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh amending Chapter 8 of the Firebaugh Municipal Code relating to the building and housing codes.

Fiscal Imnact
None
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ORDINANCE NO. 26.0I

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE FIREBAUGH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO

THE BUILDING AND HOUSING CODES
The City Council of the City of Firebaugh does ordain as follows Section 1: That Chapter 8, Building and Housing of the City of Firebaugh Municipal Code, be amended as stated in Attachment "A", attached hereto and made aparthereof by this reference.

Section 2: Necessitv: The amendment is reasonably necessary because of the following local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions: the City of Firebaugh is within a seismic area, local soil conditions can be expansive, the City of Firebaugh can have hard water, which is corrosive to ferrous and non-ferrous metals;
Section 3: Purpose and Authority: The purpose of this Ordinance is to adopt by reference the 2025 editionof the CaliforniaBuilding Standards Code, TitIe24,Parts 1,2,2.5,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 10, 11, & 12 of the California Code of Regulations, subject to the definitions, clarifications, and the amendments set forth in this Ordinance. The purpose of this Ordinance is also to provide minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public safety, health, property, and welfare of the City of Firebaugh. This Ordinance is adopted under the authority of Government Code Subsection 50022.2 and Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5.

Section 4: Effective Date and Publication
This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1,2026, after its adoption, published in summary format prior to adoption and within fifteen (15) days after its adoption in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City of Firebaugh.

The foregoing ordinance was introduced by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh, California, at a regularmeeting held on this 20th day of April, 2026,and was passed and adopted bythe City Council on this
-
day of May,2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED: ATTEST:

Freddy Yaldez, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 26-0I

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE FIREBAUGH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO

THE BUILDING AND HOUSING CODES
The City Council of the City of Firebaugh does ordain as follows:

Section 1": That Chapter 8, Building and Housing of the City of Firebaugh Municipal Code, be amended as stated in Attachmerrt."A"o attached hereto and made aparthereof by this reference.

Section 2: Necessitv: The amendment is reasonably necessary because of the following local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions: the City of Firebaugh is within a seismic area, local soil conditions can be expansive, the City of Firebaugh can have hard watet, which is corrosive to ferrous and non-ferrous metal3;
Section 3: Purpose and Authoritv: The purpose of this Ordinance is to adopt by reference the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 1, 2,2.5,3, 4, 5, 6,7,8,9, 10, 11, & 12 of the California Code of Regulations, subject to the definitions, clarifications, and the amendments set forth in this Ordinance. The purpose of this Ordinance is also to provide minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public safety, health, property, and welfare of the City of Firebaugh. This Ordinance is adopted under the authority of Government Code Subsection 50022.2 and Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5.

Section 4: Effective Date and Publication
This Ordinance shall take effect on January l, 2026, after its adoption, published in summary format prior to adoption and within fifteen (15) days after its adoption in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City of Firebaugh.

The foregoing ordinance was introduced by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh, California, at a regular meeting held on this 20tl'day of April, 2026, and was passed and adopted by the City Council on this
-
day of May,2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT
APPROVED: ATTEST:

Freddy Yaldez, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
AA
City of Firebaugh, CA
ATTACHMENT "A''
Chapter 8

BUILDING AND HOUSING
$ 8-l.BUILDING CODE.
$ 8-1.1. Adoption by Reference of the California Building Code. [Ord. #94'3, S1; Ord. #07-080 S1; Ord. #12-05,51; amended 6-15-2020 by Ord. No.20-03; 12'5-2022 by Ord. No. 22-041 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.2 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh does hereby adopt by specific reference thereto and incorporation herein by said reference, the provisions, rules, and regulations specified and set forth in the California Building Code W 2025 Edition, Volumes I and2 (Patt2 of Title 24 of the Califomia Code of Regulations), based on the *?+ 2024International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, together with Appendices Chapter F - Rodentproofins" ChapterG-Flood-ResistantConstruction,ChapterH-Signs,ChapterI-PatioCovers,ChapterJGrading,andChapterK-CentralValleyFloodProtectionPlan'and@ing, Chapter N - Replicable Buildinss. Chapter O - Performance-Based Appliqation. Chapter P -
Sleeping Lofts and Chapter O - Emersencv Housing and subsequent additions and editions th.t"t", * adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and said code is hereby adopted by the Council as the Building Code of the City of Firebaugh, for all intents and purposes anilto the same effect as if each and every section, parugraph, subparagraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein. Any changes made to the Building Code by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the City of Firebaugh, including new editions, shall be deemed automatically incorporated herein without further action by the City Council. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of the said Building Code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional by court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said code. The City Council hereby declares it would have passed each section, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional, except as said code is specifically changed in this Section 8-1. The said Building Code shall be designated as Section 8-1 of Chapter 8 of the Firebaugh City Code.
$ s-1.2. Copies on File. [ord. #94-3, sl; amendedl2-5-2022by Ord. No.22-041 One copy of said California Building Code has been deposited and is on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.
s 8-2.ELECTRTCAL CODE.
$ S-2.1. Adoption by Reference of the California Electrical Code. [Ord. #01-01' S1; Ord. #07- 08, 52; Ord. #12-05, 52; amended 6-15-2020 by Ord. No.20-03; 12-5-2022 by Ord. No.22-041 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.2 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh does hereby adopt by specific reference thereto and incorporation herein by said reference, the provisions, rules, and regulations specified and set forth in the California Electrical Code, WZ 2025 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), based on the M 2023 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Downloaded from https://ecode3 60com/F140'12 on 2025'09 -19 AA
City of Firebaugh, CA
Protection Association, together with its Appendices, and subsequent additions and editions thereto, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and said code is hereby adopted by the Council as the Electrical Code of the City of Firebaugh, for all intents and purposes and to the same effect as ifeach and every section, paragraph, subparagraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein. Any changes made to the Electrical Code by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the City of Firebaugh, including new editions, shall be deemed automatically incorporated herein without further action by the City Council. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of said Electrical Code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said code. The City Council hereby declares it would have passed each section, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional, except as said code is specifically changed in this Section 8-2. The Electrical Code shall be designated as Section 8-2 of Chapter 8 of the Firebaugh City Code.
$ s-2.2. Copies on File. [ord. #01-0L, S1; amended12-5-2022by Ord. No. 22-041 One copy of said California Electrical Code has been deposited and is on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.
$ 8-3.MECHANICAL CODE.

S S-3.1. Adoption by Reference of the California Mechanical Code. [Ord. #94'3, 52; Ord. #07- 08, 53; Ord. #12-05, 53; amended 6-15-2020 by Ord. No.20-03; 12-5-2022 by Ord. No.22-041 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.2 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh does hereby adopt by specific reference thereto and incorporation herein by said reference, the provisions, rules, and regulations specified and set forth in the California Mechanical Code, WZ 2025 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including appendix, based on the *2+ 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and subsequent additions and editions thereto, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and said code is hereby adopted by the Council as the Mechanical Code of the City of Firebaugh, for all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragraph, subparagraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein. Any changes made to the Mechanical Code by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the City of Firebaugh, including new editions, shall be deemed automatically incorporated herein without fuither action by the City Council. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of said Mechanical Code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said code. The City Council hereby declares it would have passed each section, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstifutional, except as said code is specifically changed in this Section 8-3. The said Mechanical Code shall be designated as Section 8- 3 of Chapter 8 of the Firebaugh City Code.
s 8-3.2. Copies on File. [Ord. #94-3, 52; amended12-5-2022by Ord. No.22-04] One copy of said California Mechanical Code has been deposited and is on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.

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$ 8-16.1
$ 8-4
$ 8-4.PLUMBTNG CODE.
$ 8-16.2
$ 8-7.1
$ 8-4.1. Adoption by Reference of the California Plumbing Code. [Ord. #94-3, 53; Ord. #07- 080 54; Ord. #12-05, 54; amended 6-15-2020 by Ord. No. 20-03; 12-5-2022 by Ord. No. 22-041 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.2 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh does hereby adopt by specific reference thereto and incorporation herein by said reference, the provisions, rules, and regulations specified and set forth in the California Plumbing Code, WZ 2025 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including appendix, based on the +2+2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and subsequent additions and editions thereto, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and said code is hereby adopted by the Council as the Plumbing Code of the City of Firebaugh, for all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragtaph, subparagraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein. Any changes made to the Plumbing Code by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the City of Firebaugh, including new editions, shall be deemed automatically incorporated herein without further action by the City Council. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of said Plumbing Code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said code. The City Council hereby declares it would have passed each section, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional, except as said code is specifically changed in this Section 8-4. The said Plumbing Code shall be designated as Section 8-4 of Chapter 8 of the Firebaugh CityCode.

S 8-4.2. Copies on File. [Ord. #94-3, 53; amended12'5-2022by Ord. No. 22-041 One copy of said California Plumbing Code has been deposited and is on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.
$ 8-5. (RESER,VBD) WILpLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
Editor's Note: The Uniform Sign Code was repealed l2-5-2022by Ord. No. 22-04. History includes Ord. #94-3, S4.l
Q 8-5.1. Adoption bv Reference of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

Pursuant to the ons of Section 50022.2 of the Government Code of the State of California" the Citv Council of the Citv of Firebaugh does herebv adopt bv specific reference thereto and incorporation herein bv said reference. the provisions. rules. and regulations snecified and set forth in the California Wildland-Urban Interface 2025 Edition.(Part7 of Title 24 of the California Code of Reeulations). based on the 2024 International WildlandUrban Interface Code as nublished bv the Infernetional Code fooefher with Appendices Chapters and subsequent additions and editions thereto. adopted bv the California Buildins Standards Commission. and said code is herebv adopted bv the Council as the Wildland-Urban Inferface Code of the Citv of Firehaush- for all intents and rnoses and to the same effect as if each and everv section. paragraph. subparagraph. word. phrase or clause Downloaded from htps://ecode360.com/FI407 2 on 2025'09 -19 City of Firebaugh, CA
$ 8-16.1 $ 8-16.2
contained were fullv set forth Anv chanses made to the Urban Interface bv the California Buildins Standards mission annlicable to the Citv of If ase of
said w Urban Interface is. for anv reason. held fo he unconstitution hv a court of such
of said code. The Cifv Council herebv it would have nassed each clause. or Chanter 8 of the f irebaush Code.
s 8-5.2. on File.

One conv of said California Wildland-Urban Code has been and is on file in the office of the citv clerk for use and examination bv the public. s 8-6. (RESERVED)
Editor's Note: The Uniform Code Solar Energy Installations was repealed l2-5-2022by Ord. No' 22-04. History includes Ord. #94-3, 55.l
$ 8-7.FIRE CODE.
$ 8-7.1. Adoption by Reference of the California Fire Code. [Ord. #94'3, 56; Ord. #07-08' 55; Ord. #12-050 55; amended 6-15-2020 by Ord. No. 20-03; 12'5-2022 by Ord. No. 22-041 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.2 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh does hereby adopt by specific reference thereto and incorporation herein by said reference, the provisions, rules, and regulations specified and set forth in the CalifomiaFire Code, ?4B22025 Edition, (Part 9 ofTitle 24 of theCalifomia Code of Regulations), based on the *2+ zD24lnternational Building Code as published by the International Code Council, together with Appendices Chapters and subsequent additions and editions thereto, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and said code is hereby adopted by the Council as the Fire Code of the City of Firebaugh, for all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragraph, subparagraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein. Any changes made to the Fire Code by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the City of Firebaugh, including new editions, shall be deemed automatically incorporated herein without fuither action by the City Council. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of the said Fire Code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said code-. The City Council hereby declares it would have passed each section, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional, except as said code is specifically changed in this Section 8-7. The said Fire Code shall be designated as Section 8-7 of Chapter 8 of the Firebaugh City Code.

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$ 8-16.1
s g-7.2. Copies on File. [ord. #94-3,56; amended12-5-2022by Ord. No.22-041 $ 8-16.2
One copy of said Califomia Fire Code has been deposited and is on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.

S 8-S. WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES. [Ord. #99-02, S1; Ord. #01-07, SL; amended12-5-2022 by Ord. No.22-041
Upon request by the applicant, the council, in its discretion, may waive in whole or part the fees that would otherwise be collected from the applicant for issuance of a permit under any code specified in this Chapter 8, provided the council makes all of the following findings by resolution:
a. The applicant is a not-for-profit organization qualified for tax-exempt status under Federal and State law; and
b. The applicant will use the subject building, structure or facility solely to provide services or products that will be of exceptional and significant direct benefit to the health, welfare andl or safety of the city's residents, plus related incidental uses; and c. Payment of the permit fees would substantially impair the applicant in providing such services or products or would otherwise impose an undue financial hardship on the applicant.

A waiver of permit fees under this section shall apply only to the specified permit and shall not be deemed a waiver of fees for any other permit fees or for any other applicant. Waiver of permit fees shall not waive the requirement for actual issuance of the permit or compliance with any terms of the permit.
$ S-g.BUILDING PERMIT FEES. [Ord. #12-05, 56; amended 6-15-2020 by Ord. No.20-03; 12-5-2022 by Ord. No.22-041
Building permit fees may be established and modified from time to time by resolution of the city council.
$ 8-10. ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.
$ 8-10.1. Adoption by Reference of the California Administrative Code. [Added 12-5-2022by Ord. No. 22-041
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.2 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh does hereby adopt by specific reference thereto and incorporation herein by said reference, the provisions, rules, and regulations specified and set forth in the California Administrative Code, MZ 2025 Edition, (Part 1 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), as published by the International Code Council, together with Appendices Chapters and subsequent additions and editions thereto, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and said code is hereby adopted by the Council as the Administrative Code of the City of Firebaugh, for all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragraph, subparagraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein. Any ihung"r made to the Administrative Code by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the City of Firebaugh, including new editions, shall be deemed automatically incorporated herein without further action by the City Council. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of the said Administrative Code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional by a Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/FI4072 on 2025-09 -19 City of Firebaugh, CA
$ 8-16.1 $ 8-16.2
court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said code. The City Council hereby declares it would have passed each section, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional, except as said code is specifically changed in this Section 8- 10.

The said Administrative Code shall be designated as Section 8-10 of Chapter 8 of the Firebaugh City Code.
$ S-10.2. Copies on File. [Added 12-5-2022 by Ord. No.22-04] One copy of said California Administrative Code has been deposited and is on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.
$ 8-11. RESIDENTTAL CODE.

S 3-11.1. Adoption by Reference of the California Residential Code. [Added 12-5-2022 by Ord.

Any changes made to the Residential Code by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the City of Firebaugh, including new editions, shall be deemed automatically incorporated herein without further action by the City Council. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of the said Residential Code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said code. The City Council hereby declares it would have passed each section, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional, except as said code is specifically changed in this Section 8-1 1.

The said Residential Code shall be designated as Section 8-11 of Chapter 8 of the Firebaugh City Code.
$ 3-11.2. Copies on File. [Added 12-5-2022 by Ord. No.22-04] One copy of said California Residential Code has been deposited and is on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.
s 8-12. ENERGY CODE.

S 3-12.1. Adoption by Reference of the California Energy Code. [Added 12-5-2022 by Ord. No. 22-041
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Pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.2 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh does hereby adopt by specific reference thereto and incorporation herein by said reference, the provisions, rules, and regulations specified and set forth in the California Energy Code, WZ 2025 Edition, (Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), as published by the International Code Council, together with Appendices Chapters and subsequent additions and editions thereto, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and said code is hereby adopted by the Council as the Energy Code of the City of Firebaugh, for all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragtaph, subparagraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein. Any changes made to the Energy Code by the Califomia Building Standards Commission applicable to the City of Firebaugh, including new editions, shall be deemed automatically incorporated herein without fuither action by the City Council. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of the said Energy Code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said code. The City Council hereby declares it would have passed each section, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional, except as said code is specifically changed in this Section 8-12. The said Energy Code shall be designated as Section 8-12 of Chapter 8 of the Firebaugh CityCode.

S 8-12.2. Copies on File. lAdded 12-5-2022 by Ord. No.22-04] One copy of said California Energy Code has been deposited and is on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.
s 8-13. HTSTORTCAL CODE.

S 8-13.1. Adoption by Reference of the California Historical Code. [Added 12-5-2022 by Ord. No. 22-041
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.2 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh does hereby adopt by specific reference thereto and incorporation herein by said reference, the provisions, rules, and regulations specified and set forth in the California Historical Code, MZ 2025 Edition, (Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), as published by the International Code Council, together with Appendices Chapters and subsequent additions and editions thereto, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and said code is hereby adopted by the Council as the Historical Code of the City of Firebaugh, for all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragtaph, subparagraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein. Any changes made to the Historical Code by the Califomia Building Standards Commission applicable to the City of Firebaugh, including new editions, shall be deemed automatically incorporated herein without funher action by the City Council. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of the said Historical Code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said code. The City Council hereby declares it would have passed each section, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional, except as said code is specifically changed in this Section 8-13. The said Historical Code shall be designated as Section 8-13 of Chapter 8 of the Firebaugh City Code.

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One copy of said California Historical Code has been deposited and is on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.
$ 8-14. REFERENCED CODE.
$ 8-14.1. Adoption by Reference of the California Referenced Code. [Added l2'5'2022by Ord.

No.22-041
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.2 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh does hereby adopt by specific reference thereto and incorporation herein by said reference, the provisions, rules, and regulations specified and set forth in the California Referenced Code, WZ 2025 Edition, (Part 12 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), as published by the International Code Council, together with Appendices Chapters and subsequent additions and editions thereto, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and said code is hereby adopted by the Council as the Referenced Code of the City of Firebaugh, for all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragraph, subparagraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein. Any Lttung"r made to the Referenced Code by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the City of Firebaugh, including new editions, shall be deemed automatically incorporated herein without further action by the City Council. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of the said Referenced Code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said code. The City Council hereby declares it would have passed each section, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional, except as said code is specifically changed in this Section 8-14. The said Referenced Code shall be designated as Section 8-14 of Chapter 8 of the Firebaugh City Code. $ 8-14.2. Copies on File. [Added 12-5-2022 by Ord. No.22-04] One copy of said California Referenced Code has been deposited and is on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.
s s-15. EXISTING BUILDING CODE.

S 3-15.1. Adoption by Reference of the California Existing Building Code. [Added 12'5'2022 by Ord. No.22-041
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.2 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh does hereby adopt by specific reference thereto and incorporation herein by said reference, the provisions, rules, and regulations specified and set forth in the California Existing Building Code, WZ 2025 Edition, (Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), based on the 202I lntemational Existing Building Code as published by the Intemational Code Council, together with Appendices Chapters and subsequent additions and editions thereto, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and said code is hereby adopted by the Council as the Existing Building Code of the City of Firebaugh, for all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragraph, subparagraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein. Any changes made to the Existing Downloaded from https://ecode3 60.conilFl40'12 on 2025 -09 -19 City of Firebaugh, CA
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Building Code by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the City of Firebaugh, including new editions, shall be deemed automatically incorporated herein without further action by the City Council. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of the said Existing Building Code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said code. The City Council hereby declares it would have passed each section, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional, except as said code is specifically changed in this Section 8-15. The said Existing Building Code shall be designated as Section 8-15 of Chapter 8 of the Firebaugh City Code.

S 8-15.2. Copies on File. [Added 12-5-2022 by Ord. No. 22-04] One copy of said California Existing Building Code has been deposited and is on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.
$ 8-16. GREEN CODE.
$ 8-16.1. Adoption by Reference of the California Green Code. lAdded 12'5-2022 by Ord. No. 22-041
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.2 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh does hereby adopt by specific reference thereto and in corporation herein by said reference, the provisions, rules, and regulations specified and set forth in the California Green Code, WZ 2025 Edition, (Part I I of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), as published by the International Code Council, together with Appendices Chapters and subsequent additions and editions thereto, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and said code is hereby adopted by the Council as the Green Code of the City of Firebaugh, for all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every section, paragraph, subparagraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein. Any changes made to the Green Code by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the City of Firebaugh, including new editiops, shall be deemed automatically incorporated herein without further action by the City Council. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of the said Green Code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said code. The City Council hereby declares it would have passed each section, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional, except as said code is specifically changed in this Section 8-16. The said Green Code shall be designated as Section 8-16 of Chapter 8 of the Firebaugh CityCode.
$ 8-16.2. Copies on File. [Added 12-5-2022 by Ord. No. 22-04] One copy of said California Green Code has been deposited and is on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.

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A RESOLUTION OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF'THE CITY OF FIREBAUGII REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE MALDONADO PARI( PHASE III PROJECT, NO. 24OOO5.OO AI[I) AUTHORIZING AI\D DIRECTING STAFF TO RE-ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT NEW BIDS

FOR THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, in accordance with California Public Contracts Code section20162 and other applicable law, the City of Firebaugh solicited bids for furnishing materials, equipment, and labor to install playground equipment at Maldonado Park for the City (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, on February 27,2026, all bids received were opened in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, the City received seven bids for the Project; and WHEREAS, after reviewing the bids, staff determined that the bids submitted failed to conform to the bid requirements in at least one material respect and found it in the best interest of the City to reject all bids; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Public Contracts Code section20166, a public entity retains the discretion to reject all binds received on a given project; and
WHEREAS, the City now desires to reject all bids submitted for the Project and re-advertise and solicit new bids for the Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the above recitals are true and conect and incorporated herein by reference.

BE IT FIIRTHER RESOLVED that the City Council, pursuant to the authority of California Public Contracts Code section20166, hereby rejects all bids received and opened on February 27,2026, for the Project. Staffis directed to notifu all bidders in writing of the rejection.

BE IT FIIRTHER RESOLVED that staffis authorized and directed to re-advertise and solicit new bids for the Project, to hold a bidder's conference to notiff the bidders of the requirements for the bid proposals, and to set a new date for the award of the Project contract.

The foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh held on the 20th day ofApril 2026,by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES
ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED: ATTEST:

Freddy Yaldez, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
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FIREBAUGH CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
April 20th,2026
Firebaugh City Council
Luke Risner, Planning Consultant
Density Bonus for Mixed-Use Development Project located on O St. and 1lth st.

Summarv/lte commendations :

Site Plan Review 2026-01proposes to establish and develop two (2) 3-story buildings that include atotalof 38 apartment units, an interior community space, and two commercial spaces. The project is located on two sites at 1031 O Street (Site 1) and 1466 1lth Street (Site 2), identified as Fresno County Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 008-071-10 (Site 1) and 008-074-04, 008-074-018, and 008-074-19 (Site 2), that total approximately 0.95-acres in size.

With 100 percent of the proposed residential units designated for lower-income households, the project qualifies for a density bonus and associated incentives pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 and 65918 and applicable provisions of the Firebaugh Municipal Code. A Density Bonus Agreement, in the form of a covenant recorded on the properties, is required to formalize the provision of long-term aflordable units and associated incentives.

The subject properties are zoned C-2 (Central Trading District - Central Commercial), which permits mixed-use development subject to Site Plan Review approval.

It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Ask the City Planner to deliver the staff report;
2) Ask any questions of staff regarding the project;
3) Open the hearing to the public and ask for any public testimony; 4) Ask for motion on the project by adopting Resolution26-16 (to approve the Density Bonus application).

Backeround: +
The applicant, Pacific West Communities, Inc., has submitted an application to develop two (2) sites into mixed-use developments: Site 1 located on the north side of O Street, between 1Oth Street Return to agenda
and 1lth Street (APN 008-071-10), and Site 2 located on the southwest corner of O Street and 1lft Street (APNs 008-074-04, -018, and -019).

The sites are zoned C-2 (Central Trading District) with a General Plan land use designation of Central Commercial. Pursuant to the Firebaugh Municipal Code, mixed-use developments are permitted within the C-2 zone district and Central Commercial land use designation, subject to approval of a Site Plan Review by the Planning Commission.

Because 100 percent ofthe proposed residential units are designated for lower-income households, the project qualifies for a density bonus and associated incentives pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918. The applicant has submitted a request for a Density Bonus to ensure long-term aflordability of the units and to implement applicable concessions and waivers. The Density Bonus is being processed concurrently with the Site Plan Review and requires a recommendation by the Planning Commission and final approval by the City Council.

At a regular meeting of the Firebaugh Planning Commission on April 13, 2026, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution P22026-01approving the Site Plan Review subject to Conditions of Approval. These Conditions of Approval required a redesign of the building architecture and building placement, subject to further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

Furthermore, at the same meeting, the Firebaugh Planning Commission adopted Resolution PZ 2026-02 recommending approval of the Density Bonus to the City Council.

Proposal and Analysis:

Site Plan Review:

Pursuant to Firebaugh Municipal Code (FMC) Chapter 25, Section 2I.4, a Site Plan Review is required for any mixed use development. FMC Chapter 25, Section 41.3 govems the site plan review process for mixed-use developments in which the Planning Commission has the authority to approve or deny a site plan review. As stated previously, the Planning Commission voted to approve the Site Plan Review, subject to conditions, at theirApril 13,2026 regular meeting.

General Plan Land Use:

The subject properties are currently designated'oCentral Commercial" by the Land Use Element of the 2030 Firebaugh General Plan, which is consistent with the subject properties'existing zone district of C-2. The Central Commercial designation is intended to accommodate a mix of retail, office, mixed-use, and multifamily residential uses in a pedestrian-oriented environment. The proposed mixed-use development, which integrates residential units with ground-floor commercial space, is consistent with the intent and policies of the General Plan and supports infill development within an established commercial corridor.

Density Bonus:

Pursuant to California Govemment Code Section 6591s(bxl)(G) and 65915(0(3)(DXi), this project is eligible for an 80% density bonus and associated incentives because one hundred percent of all units in the development, including the total units and density bonus units, are for lower income households, as defined by Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code. As a result, this project qualifies for a density bonus.

In accordance with State law, this project qualifies for up to an 80% increase in units above the maximum allowed by the site zoning as long as 100% of the rental units are reserved for lowincome households. This represents an additional 23 units above the27 permitted by the C-2 zone district (1 dwelling units for every 1,500 square feet of site area) for a total of 50 allowable units on the sites. The applicant proposes a total of 38 units, below the 50 units permitted by the density bonus.

In addition to the density bonus, the project also qualifies for up to four (4) development concessions in accordance with California Government Code Section 65915(dX2)(F), which include the following concessions:
o Maximum height limit from 3S-feet to 40-feet
. Minimum number of parking spaces from 60 to 35
. Minimum parking lot shading requirement of 50%;o to an amount to be determined after development of the landscaping and inigation plans
Furthermore, the project may receive waivers on development standards, such as setbacks, if the standard physically precludes the construction of development to meet densities permitted by the density bonus. As proposed, the applicants have requested the following waivers:
o Reduction in side yard setback to 10 feet
o Reduction in front yard setback to 0 feet
o Reduction in rear yard setback to 5 feet
Any future development concessions and waivers andlor changes to currently proposed development concessions and waivers shall first be reviewed and approved by the City.

In accordance with State law, the affiordable units must remain restricted for a minimum of 55 years, as ensured through an affordability covenant to be recorded against the properties. The density bonus is subject to review and recommendation by the Planning Commission and final approval by the City Council. As stated previously, the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the density bonus to the City Council at their April 13, 2026 regular meeting.

Proposed Site Plan:

Analysis on the Site Plan Review is presented for informational purposes for the City Council; the Site Plan Review is acted on by the Planning Commission only. It should be noted that the Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the Site Plan Review with conditions on April 13, 2026. These conditions include the requirement for the building design to be in compliance with the requirements of the RFP released for the subject properties.

As noted previously, each site is proposed to include the following Project Design Site 1 Site 2
Site Area 18,750 sf. 22,499 sf.

Number of Units t6 22
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A total of35 parking spaces are proposed, including four designated for accessible parking and four designated as electric vehicle (EV) charging stalls. The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the applicable development standards of the C-2 (Central Commercial) zone and Mixed Use Development. The building height requirement, setback requirements, number of parking spaces, and lot shading requirements have been modified by the requested Density Bonus incentives and waivers.

Utility services, including water and sewer, will be provided through existing City infrastructure.

Existing improvements include curbs, gutters, and sidewalks along the frontages of both O Street and 1lth Street, which will continue to serve the project.

Environmental Review:

The proposed mixed use development projects are subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff has reviewed the project under the provisions of CEQA and determined the project was categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32 - Infill Development) because it meets the criteria of a Class 32 exemption:
a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses.
c) The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water qualrty.
e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.

Conclusion:

Staff believes the project, as conditioned, meets City standards and will be a significant improvement over the vacant parcels. The project has been reviewed by City staff and staff recommends the City Council vote to approve the application for the Density Bonus.

RESOLUTION 26-16

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH APPROVING A DENSITY Botyus (FoR THE pACrFrC WEST COMMUNTTIES DOWNTOWN MIXED-USE PROJECT) WHEREAS, Pacific West Communities, Inc. has applied for a Density Bonus for the development of two (2) three-story buildings consisting of a total of 38 apartment units, an interior community space, and two commercial spaces on two sites with a combined area of approximately 40.95 acres, located at 1031 O Street (Site 1) and 1466 llth Street (Site 2) Firebaugh, CA (Assessor Parcel Number's): 008-071-10 fSite 1] and 008-074-04, 008-074-018, and 008-074-19 [Site 2]);and
WHEREAS' a density bonus is authorized by Chapter 30 of the Firebaugh Municipal Code and by Section 65915 et seq. of the California Govemment Code; and WHEREAS' the subject site is cumently zoned C-2 (Central Commercial) by the official zoning map of the City of Firebaugh. This zone allows a maximum density of one dwelling unit per 1,500 square feet of lot area; and
WHEREAS' the applicant is requesting an 80%o density bonus, which represents an additional 23 units above the 27 permitted by the C-2 zone, for a total of 50 units on the site; and WHEREAS, said Density Bonus was processed consistent with Chapter 30, Densi8 Bonuses and Housing Goals, of the Firebaugh Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65915 provides that the provisions related to density bonuses are triggered when an applicant requests a density bonus and commits to developing housing reserved for a qualiffing target population, including low-income households; WHEREAS, the project qualifies for up to an 80% increase in units (above the maximum allowed by the site zoning) as long as 100% of the units are reserved for low-income households; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the Density Bonus and Site Plan Review in a duly posted public hearing on April 13,2026, accepted testimony and reviewed the staffreport on said Density Bonus and Site Plan Review; and
WHEREAS' the Planning Commission adopted Resolution PZ26-01by a vote of 5-0, approving the Site Plan Review with conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution PZ 26-02 by a vote of 5-0, recommending approval of the Density Bonus to the City Council; and
WHEREAS' the Planning Department has prepared a staffreport on the Density Bonus application along with a finding that the project is exempt from review for environmental impacts, consistent with CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act); and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the Density Bonus in a duly noticed public hearing on April 20,2026, accepted testimony and reviewed the staffreport on said Density Bonus.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council, after considering all the evidence presented, determined the following findings were relevant in evaluating this request.

1. The proposed project will not have a significant impact on the environment and is exempt from review under Section 15332 (Infill Exemption) of the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act.

2. The proposed Density Bonus request is consistent with Chapter 30, Density Bonuses and Housing Goals of the Firebaugh Municipal Code.

3. The proposed Density Bonus implements many of the policies contained in Firebaugh's certified 2023-2031 Housing Element, which promotes (among other things) affordable housing to households that occupy lower-income categories.

4. The proposed project will not have an adverse impact on the public's health, safery or welfare and represents an improvement over the vacant property.

BE IT FIJRTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves Resolution No. 26-16 approving the Density Bonus request. The foregoing resolution was adopted upon a motion of Councilmember seconded by Councilmember _
at a regular meeting of the Firebaugh City Council on April 20,2026, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED: ATTEST:

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AGENDAITEM: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS 26-17,26-18, and 26-19 AUTHORIZING ACTIONS

FOR THE FIREBAUGH DOWNTOWN INFILL INITIATIVE INCLUDING THE SELECTION

AND ACCEPTANCE OF PACIFIC WEST COMMUNITIES AS THE DEVEOLOPER, APPROVAL OF A LEASE OPTION ON CITY PROPERry FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ALLOCATION OF CITY REAP 2.0 PROJECT FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR

THE DEVELOPER AND CITY AS JOINT APPLICANTS TO THE ROUND TEN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM.

MEETING DATE: APRIL 20,2026
pREPARED BY: Ben Gallegos, City Managerand MichaelSigala, Housing Consultant

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt resolution s 26-17, 26-18, and 26-19 approving several actions for the Firebaugh Downtown lnfill lnitiative's application to the State of California's Round 10 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program.

BACKGROUND
\n2024, the City of Firebaugh was awarded $1.5 million in REAP 2.0 funding from the Fresno Council of Governments to create and implement the Firebaugh Downtown lnfill lnitiative, a comprehensive predevelopment effort focused on accelerating residential mixed-use infill development in the City's downtown core. The initiative supports the REAP 2.0 objectives of promoting compact infill housing, affirmatively furthering fair housing, and reducing vehicle miles traveled through improved land use and mobility planning.

Over the course of the past 18 months, the City has convened regular meetings of a Stakeholder Advisory Committee including meeting with local and regional partners, community-based organizations, the Firebaugh Center Community College, Fresno Economic Development Corporation, Supervisor Pacheco's office, Fresno Council of Governments, and several state and federal representatives.

During this time, the City has also conducted multiple studies and implemented collaborative efforts with partners to support future mixed use housing downtown. Those studies include a housing market report, commercial retailand office market study, transit consultation and rural mobility planning with the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency, Return to agenda
conceptual building plaza renderings, a mobility options study with the UC Davis lnstitute of Transportation Studies, and infrastructure analysis and planning.

To facilitate higher-density housing near amenities and services, the City has worked with private owners and secured site control (fee simple ownership) of three downtown parcels shown on the map below:

To support the implementation of the Firebaugh Downtown lnfill lnitiative, an application to the State of California's Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program was contemplated by the StakeholderAdvisory Committee. TheAHSC Program is a major funding source and supports affordable housing developments (new construction or renovation) and transportation infrastructure. This may include sustainable transportation infrastructure, such as new transit vehicles, sidewalks, and bikeways; transportation-related amenities, such as bus shelters, benches, or shade trees; and other programs that encourage residents to walk, bike, and use public transit.

The City of Firebaugh was provided by the State of California AHSC technical assistance from California Rural Housing and Enterprise Community Partners. Further consultations with the technical assistance providers lead to the conclusion that an application to the AHSC Program was a viable option for Firebaugh. The application deadline for Round 10 of the AHSC Program is May 4,2026, hence considerable work had to be conducted in a short timeframe.

A Request for Proposals was issued by the City in late February 2026 to solicit developer interest for a residential mixed-use project on two of the city owned properties. One developer responded, Pacific West Communities, Inc. Pacific West is one of the nation's largest affordable housing developers and is based in ldaho. City staff has been working in "good faith'with the developer to arrive at a housing project in concept for submittal to the AHSC Program.

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The City, as the co-applicant to the AHSC Program, is also proposing bulb out improvements at the intersection of O street and 11th, new and improved bikes lanes and sidewalks citywide, improvements to the River Trail, discounted public transit service to residents of the housing project, trees in the downtown area, and EV carsharing services (one car at each new housing site) for residents. Staff will present maps of the citywide improvement at the April 20th meeting.
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Program partners for the AHSC application include:

Fresno County Rural Transit Agency, who will be providing service to a new bus stop location at the proposed public plaza; Miocar EV carsharing, who will be providing two cars at the housing locations; Fresno County Economic
Development Corporation, who will be provide workforce
development opportunities and training; and, Central Valley Community Land Trust, who will be developing antidisplacement strategies for the residents of Firebaugh. Funding for these activities is provided by the AHSC funds to the City under the Program category with no adverse impact to the City funds, if awarded.
pacific West Communities and the City of Firebaugh are the proposed "co-applicants" for the AHSC application that is due May 4,2026. Action at the April 20th council meeting approves both entities as co-applicants and authorizes the City Manager to execute all retated application materials and submit the application on behalf of the City. mlocar

PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT
A community workshop was held on April 20th at 4:30 p.m. at the Firebaugh Community Center to present the project information to residents and business owners and solicit feedback on the various proposed improvements.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION
An approximate $21 million program award from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program would have a transformational impact to the City of Firebaugh, particularly its downtown. The Housing project would receive approximately $10.6 million in the form of a forgivable loan from AHSC program. The total cost of the housing project, including other housing funding such as low-income housing tax credit financing and private lending, is approximately $22 million. The Sustainable Transportation lmprovements represent a $9 million investment in Firebaugh in the form of a grant from the State of California. An additional $600,000 from AHSC funding will support Program activities such as transit passes and EV carsharing operations. The total investment, in downtown Firebaugh will be approximately $32 million. This total investment represents a tremendous opportunity for the City of Firebaugh to enhance the vitality of its downtown, provide additional affordable housing to its residents, and provide enhanced walking, biking, transit and mobility options for the community. The project funding is a catalyst investment for the larger Downtown lnfill Initiative and will provide incentives and synergy for additional investment in the future.

FISCAL IMPACT
tf awarded, the AHSC funding would be an approximate $9.6 million grant to the City, and a $10.6 million forgivable loan to the developer. The City would be allowed to take up to a 5 percent administration fee on the $9.6 million grant totaling approximately $480,000.

The ground lease agreement with the developer will result in a $20,000 payment from the developer to the City for the S5-year life of the housing project.

The City is committing $500,000 in REAP 2.0 funds for the housing project in the form of a residual receipts forgivable loan.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolutions 26-17,26-18, and 26-19

2. Developer qualifications

3. Housing project sources and uses

4. Land option to lease agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 26.17

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH SELECTING AND ACCEPTING PACIFIC WEST COMMUNITIES, INC. AS DEVELOPER F'OR THE RO[]}{D 10 AF,F,ORDABLE HOUSTNG Ar\D SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITTES (AHSC) PROGRAM,

AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF F'IREBAUGII TO BE THE JOINT APPLICAIIT PUBLIC PARTNER TO THE AHSC ROUND 10 PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING PACIF'IC WEST COMMUNITIES, INC. TO BE THE JOINT APPLICANT WITH THE CITY OF' FIREBAUGH F'OR PURPOSES OF APPLYING TO THE AHSC ROUND 10 PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Firebaugh ("City") has undertaken the Firebaugh Downtown Infill Initiative, a REAI

2.0-funded planning and predevelopment effort to facilitate higher-density residential mixed-use development in the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the City has acquired fee simple ownership of two vacant properties in Downtown Firebaugh, identified as: (APN) 008-071-10, located at 1031 O Street; and (APNs) 008-074-04, 008-074-18, and 008-074- 19, located at ll20 O Street (collectively, the "Properties"), for the furtherance ofthe housing goals ofthe Initiative (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the City, at its April 6, 2026, meeting has declared the Properties (Resolution No. 26-12) as Exempt Surplus Land pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act and has authorized the disposition of the Properties for affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the City conducted a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process to solicit qualified affordable housing developers for the development of the Properties, and has authorized staff to negotiate with a selected developer; and
WHEREAS, Pacific West Communities, Inc. is a qualified affordable housing developer for the development ofthe Properties; and
WHEREAS, the City and Pacific West Communities, Inc. have negotiated in "good faith" to arrive at preliminary terms for a mixed-use affordable housing project on the Properties and terms for the disposition ofthe Properties; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated Project is expected to include 37 deed-restricted affordable housing units (and one non deed-restricted manager's unit) with 100 percent of the restricted units affordable to low-income households earning 80 percent ofthe Area Median Income (AMD and below, and with an average affordability of no greater than 50 percent represented by AMI, restricted for 55 years, consistent with State of California housing priorities and local housing needs, and ground floor commercial space; and WHEREAS, Pacific West Communities, Inc. will continue to collaborate and refine the site plan and elevations for the development of the Properties as and affordable mixed-use project; and WHEREAS, the City additionally intends to support the development of the Properties with up to $500,000 in REAP 2.0 funding (deed restricted as affordable housing) to provide elevators for the health and safety of the future residents; and
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WHEREAS, the City intends to collaborate with Pacific West Communities, Inc. as Joint Applicants to the Round 10 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program to support the development of the Properties and public improvements, known as Sustainable Transportation Improvements citywide; and WHEREAS, the AHSC application requires an extensive amount of public improvements (Sustainable Transportation Improvements) related to the housing Project including citywide improvements to sidewalks, bus service, bikeways, the development of a plaza onthe City owned property at 1 lth and O Street (APN 008- 072-06),and partnerships with other organizations to fulfill the goals of the Initiative; and WHEREAS, all City and Pacific West Communities, Inc. actions are contingent upon the successful award of funding to the City and selected developer from the Round 10 AHSC Program application.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh as follows:
l. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein.

2. Developer Selection. The City Council formally selects and accepts Pacific West Communities, Inc. as the selected developer for the Round 10 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program to support the development of the Properties.

3. Authorization of the City as Joint Applicant to the Round 10 AHSC Program. The City Council authorizes the City to be the Joint Applicant public partner to the Round l0 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program inclusive of implementation of the Sustainable Transportation Improvements.

4. Acceftance of Pacific West Communities, Inc. as Joint Applicant to the Round 10 AHSC Program. The City Council authorizes Pacific West Communities, Inc. to be a Joint Applicant with the -City of Firebaugh for the purposes of applying to the Round 10 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program.

5. Authorization to Execute. The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to take all necessary actions to implement this resolution and to facilitate the City of Firebaugh's application to the Round 10 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program, including to execute the Round 10 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program application on behalf of the City of Firebaugh.

6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

The foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh held on the 20th day ofApril 2026,by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED: ATTEST:

Freddy Valdez, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 26.18

A RESOLUTION OF TITE CITY COUNCIL OF'THE CITY OF F'IREBAUGH AUTHORIZING THE USE OF REAP 2.0 FUI\DING, UP TO FIVE HUI\DRED THOUSAI\D DOLLARS ($5OO,OOO.OO)O TO

SUPPORT THE FIREBAUGH DOWNTOWN INF'ILL INITIATIVE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT A FUI\DING AGREEMENT CONTINGENT ON THE AWARD OF ROUNI) 10 AF'FORDABLE IIOUSING AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES (AHSC) PROGRAM FT]NDS WHEREAS, the City of Firebaugh ("City") has undertaken the Firebaugh Downtown Infill Initiative, a REAI

2.0-funded planning and predevelopment effort to facilitate higher-density residential mixed-use development in the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the City has acquired fee simple ownership of two vacant properties in Downtown Firebaugh, identified as: (APN) 008-071- 10, located at 1 03 I O Street; and (APNs) 008-074-04, 008-074- I 8, and 008-074- 19, located at ll20 O Street (collectively, the "Properties"), for the furtherance of the housing goals of the Initiative (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the City, at its April 6, 2026, meeting has declared the Properties (Resolution No. 26-12) as Exempt Surplus Land pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act and has authorized the disposition of the Properties for affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the City conducted a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process to solicit qualified affordable housing developers for the development of the Properties, and has authorized staffto negotiate with a selected developer; and
WHEREAS, Pacific West Communities, Inc. is a qualified affordable housing developer for the development ofthe Properties; and
WHEREAS, the City and Pacific West Communities, Inc. have negotiated in "good faith" to arrive at preliminary terms for-a mixed-use affordable housing project on the Properties and terms for the disposition of the Properties; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated Project is expected to include 37 deed-restricted affordable housing units (and one non deed-restricted manager's unit) with 100 percent of the restricted units affordable to low-income households earning 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI) and below, and with an average affordability of no greater than 50 plrcent represented by AMI, restricted for 55 years, consistent with State of California housing priorities and local housing needs, and ground floor commercial space; and WHEREAS, Pacific West Communities, Inc. will continue to collaborate and refine the site plan and elevations for the development of the Properties as and affordable mixed-use project; and WHEREAS, the City additionally intends to support the development of the Properties with up to $500,000 in REAP 2.0 funding (deed restricted as affordable housing) as a residual receipts forgivable loan; and WHEREAS, the City intends to collaborate with Pacific West Communities, Inc. as Joint Applicants to the Round 10 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program to support the development of the Properties and public improvements, known as Sustainable Transportation Improvements citywide; and Return to agenda
WIIEREAS, the AHSC application requires an extensive amount of public improvements (Sustainable Transportation Improve-enti) related to the housing Project including citywide improvements to sidewalks, bus se1ice, bikeways, the development of a plazaonthe City owned property at 1lth and O Street (APN 008- 072-06),and partnerships with other organizations to fulfill the goals of the Initiative; and WHEREAS, all City and Pacific West Communities, Inc. actions are contingent upon the successful award of funding to the City and selected developer from the Round l0 AHSC Program application.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh as follows:

1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein.

2. Project Funding. The City Council authorizes the use of REAP 2.0 funding, up to Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) as a residual receipts forgivable loan to support the Firebaugh Downtown Infill Initiative.

3. Authorization to City Attorney to Draft a Funding Agreement. The City Council authorizes the City Attorney to draft a funding agreement and to return to the City Council with such funding agrlement, contingent on the award of Round 10 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program funding.

4. Authorization to Execute. The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to take all necessary actions to implementthis resolution and to facilitate the use of up to Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) in support of the Firebaugh Downtown Infill Initiative.

5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

The foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh held on the 20th day ofApril 2026,by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED: ATTEST:

Freddy Yaldez, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 26.19

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AUTHORIZING

EXECUTION OF AN OPTION TO LEASE REAL ESTATE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE crrY oF FTREBAUGH AND PACTFTC WEST COMMUNTTTES, rNC.

WHEREAS, the City of Firebaugh (*City") has undertaken the Firebaugh Downtown Infill Initiative, a REAI

2.0-funded planning and predevelopment effort to facilitate higher-density residential mixed-use development in the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the City has acquired fee simple ownership of two vacant properties in Downtown Firebaugh, identified as: (APN) 008-071-10, located at 1031 O Street; and (APNs) 008-074-04, 008-074-18, and 008-074- 19, located at ll20 O Street (collectively, the "Propefties"), for the furtherance of the housing goals of the Initiative (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the City, at its April 6,2026, meeting has declared the Properties (Resolution No. 26-12) as Exempt Surplus Land pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act and has authorized the disposition of the Properties for affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the City conducted a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process to solicit qualified affordable housing developers for the development of the Properties, and has authorized staff to negotiate with a selected developer; and
WHEREAS, Pacific West Communities, Inc. is a qualified affordable housing developer for the development ofthe Properties; and
WHEREAS, the City and Pacific West Communities, Inc. have negotiated in "good faith" to arrive at preliminary terms for a mixed-use affordable housing project on the Properties and terms for the disposition of the Properties; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated Project is expected to include 37 deed-restricted affordable housing units (and one non deed-restricted manager's unit) with 100 percent of the restricted units affordable to low-income households earning 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMD and below, and with an average affordability of no greater than 50 percent represented by AMI, restricted for 55 years, consistent with State of California housing priorities and local housing needs, and ground floor commercial space; and WHEREAS, Pacific West Communities, Inc. will continue to collaborate and refine the site plan and elevations for the development of the Properties as and affordable mixed-use project; and WHEREAS, the funding application to the Round l0 AHSC Program requires the developer to have site control and meet other related requirements for AHSC eligibility; and WHEREAS, in order to demonstrate site control, Pacific West Communities, Inc. must have one or more of the following to the Properties: ( I ) fee title; (2) a leasehold interest on the Properties with provisions that enable the lessee to make improvements on and encumber such parcels; (3) an enforceable option to purchase or lease which shall extend through the anticipated date of the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program award, among others.

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WHEREAS, the City and Pacific West Communities, Inc. desires to enter into the attached Option to Lease Real Estate agreement to provide Pacific West Communities, Inc. with site control.

WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development will require the execution and recordation of the Department's form lease rider at the time of permanent loan closing, which shall be entered into by and among the ground lessor, the ground lessee, the Department, and any other parties as the Department may require.

WHEREAS, all City and Pacific West Communities, Inc. actions are contingent upon the successful award of funding to the City and selected developer from the Round l0 AHSC Program application.

NOW, TIIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of tr'irebaugh as follows:
l. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein.

2. Approval of Option to Lease Real Estate. The City Council hereby approves the Option to Lease Real Estate agreement between the City of Firebaugh and Pacific West Communities, Inc.

3. Authorization to Execute. The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to take all necessary actions to implement this resolution and to execute the Option to Lease Real Estate agreement on behalf of the City of Firebaugh.

4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

The foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh held on the 20th day ofApril 2026,by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED: ATTEST:

Freddy Yaldez, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
City of Firebaugh Public Works Deportment Stoff Report
To: Mayor Freddy Valdez and City Council Members
From: Michael Molina, Public Works Director
Date: April20, 2026 - Council Meeting
ll/ater/Wastewater
The operation department has been working on the following:

1. Day-to-day operations of treatment plants.

2. Weed abatement around solar panels.

3. Sent pumps from water Site 2 in to change bearings

4. Weed abatement water sites and sewer plant.

Streets
The Street Department has been working on the following

1. Disc city properties.

2. Repaired on Main Street and P St.

3. Patched holes on l2th Street.

4. Check and clean AC units at all City facilities.

Parks
The Crew has been working on the following:

1. Trimming Trees on O St and P St.

2. Trimming trees around walking trail.

3. Cleaned up island on Morris Klye Dr.

4. Weekly maintenance on city's green spaces.

5. Test ran water park will order spare solenoids.

City Proiects:

1. Did final walk thru on Q St. and 15th St. projects. Everything looks good, the striping company will come out and fix a couple of areas.

2. UPM will be doing some warranty work on alley between 15th and 16th St.

3. A company will be coming out to look at lift station at the P.D.

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Mayor Freddy YaIdez and Council Members
Pio Martin, Finance Director
April20,2026
Staff Report
Attended the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority (CSJVRMA) regional training focused on Sidewalk Liability Solutions. The session was held on Thursday, April 9,2026, atthe Tulare Public Library Council Chambers. The training focused on several key areas critical to the City's infrastructure management and risk exposure:

Legal Standards & Liability: A review of Califomia Government Code Section 835 and how it pertains to "dangerous conditions of public property."
Inspection and Maintenance Programs: Best practices for establishing a proactive vs. reactive inspection schedule. The training emphasized that having a documented plan-and following it-is the strongest defense against negligence claims.

Innovative Repair Solutions: Evaluation of cost-effective repair methods, including horizontal saw cutting, grinding, and the use of rubberized sidewalk materials near heritage trees where root growth is a persistent issue.

Adjacent Property Owner Responsibility: Strategies for enforcing local ordinances that shift certain maintenance or repair costs to the abutting property owner under Streets and Highways Code 5610.

Olga Flores and Marlim Contreras recently completed a comprehensive online curriculum focused on advanced communication and service strategies. The training covered several key areas, including:
. Effective Communication: Mastering verbal and non-verbal cues to ensure clear information exchange with residents.
. Conflict Resolution: Techniques for de-escalating difficult situations and finding mutually beneficial solutions.
. Service Standards: Understanding the benchmarks for responsiveness and reliability in a public sector environment.
. Digital Correspondence: Improving the professional tone and clarity of email and online interactions.
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DEPUTY CITY CLERK-HR

STAFF REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk/HR
Date: April20,2026
Subject: Deputy City City/Administrative and HR Personnel Updates Overview
This report provides an update on curent administrative projects and personnel-related activities Current Projects and Activities
Personnel Records Management and Employment Records:

Updated and maintained personnel files, including revisions to City official records. Conducted routine priparation and filing of agendas and resolutions to ensure all records are current and compliant with bity and State requirements. Assisted new hires with hiring packets, supported job recruitments, and responded to enrollment-related questions. Executed and distributed contracts pertain to city operations, grants, and agreements.

Public Requests and Administrative Support:

Assisted in responding to 6 public records requests and provided administrative support for agenda preparation, meeting minutes, contracts, and related City Council documentation.

Training and Compliance:

Participated in the virtual meeting with the City Clerk's Roundtable and assisted with registering staff for additional professional development, conferences, flights, and compliance-related trainings.

Other Events Activities:
. Hosting the City Clerk Connection Meet-up meeting on April 16,2026' . Participated in the virtual City Clerk's Department Legislative meeting. . Participated in the virtual CaIPERS training.
. Participated, scheduled, and prepared interviews for Police Chief, and Workforce Connection applicant.
. Worked on four vicious dog cases in coordination with the City Manager and Code Enforcement. . Training an applicant from Workforce Connection who is assisting me in the Office, Notma Nunez. . Working on updating all grant files and compliance posters. a
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FIREBAUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Freddy Valdez and Council Members
From: Magda Martinez, Interim Chief
cc: Benjamin Gallegos, City Manager
Date: 04/16/2026
Re: Staff Report
The Firebaugh Police Department continues to remain active in enforcement, training, and community engagement efforts.

On April 25th, the police department will have an information booth at the Autism Walk. Officers will also be volunteering at the event, supporting and engaging with the community.

Criminal Investigations & CIWS Operations
In early April, the CIWS Team conducted a search warrant operation in the city. Evidence was seized and this investigation remains open and ongoing.

BSCC officer remains busy and continues to investigate the anonymous tips that continue to come into our department.

Traffic OTS Grant
Our motor traffic officer Lee Xiong continues proactive enforcement, including DUI saturation patrols funded through the OTS grant. He has issued citations for stop signs, unlicensed drivers, license not in possession, red light violations, cell phone use while driving, and other equipment violations.
2 Training & Personnel Updates
Last week, Officer Khoua Xiong completed 40 hours of Traffic Collision Investigation training in Fresno. Additionally, Officer Victor Albarran completed 24 hours of Interview and Interrogation Training through POST Certification.

Dispatch personnel are scheduled to attend Dispatch/Customer Service Training through POST beginning in May of 2026, which will further enhance service delivery to the community. -Personnel Updates
The department currently has two applicants undergoing background investigations for Reserve Officer Positions, along with a part-time dispatcher.

Corporal Fernando Campa has taken the lead and is currently coordinating a community oriented event at the La Joya Complex. While still in the early stages, the event is intended to foster positive interactions with youth and residents. Updates will be provided, and a future invitation will be extended to council and City Manager.

Magda Martinez
Interim Chief

Firebaugh City CouncilApril 20, 2026

Firebaugh City Council
April 20, 2026