1 MEETING AGENDA
The City Council / Successor Agency of the City of Firebaugh Vol. No. 26/07-06
LOCATION OF MEETING: Andrew Firebaugh Community Center
1655 13th Street,
Firebaugh, CA 93622
DATE / TIME: July 6, 2026/5:30 pm
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL Mayor Freddy Valdez
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. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the Andrew Firebaugh Community Center.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
Any person or persons wishing to address the City Council on any matter that is not on the agenda may do so at this time. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. Issues raised during Public Comments are informational only, and the Council cannot take action at this time. All comments should be directed to the Mayor and not to individual Councilmembers or staff members.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items listed on the calendar are considered routine and are acted upon by one motion unless any Council member requests separate action. Typical items include minutes, claims, adoption of ordinances previously introduced and discussed, execution of agreements, and other similar items.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Regular Meeting Minutes from June 15, 2026. 2 2. RESOLUTION NO. 26-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT AND AGREEMENT OF FERNANDO CAMPA AS POLICE CHIEF.
PRESENTATION
• Investments 101 Presentation, presented by Optimized Investment Partners
PUBLIC HEARING
3. RESOLUTION NO. 26-35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH CALLING AN ELECTION IN THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE CITY’S NEXT GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 AND SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS
A BALLOT MEASURE TO IMPOSE A SPECIAL PARCEL TAX FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE BY ADDING CHAPTER 11.5 (SPECIAL FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE TAX) TO THE FIREBAUGH
MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR SUCH AN ELECTION,
REQUESTING THAT FRESNO COUNTY PROVIDE ELECTION SERVICES, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS.
Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves Res. No. 26-35.
NEW BUSINESS
4. RESOLUTION NO. 26-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH ESTABLISHING VACANT LOT REGISTRATION FEES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 16.5 OF THE FIREBAUGH MUNICIPAL CODE.
Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves Res. No. 26-37.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 26-38 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF FIREBAUGH ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF THE Q STREET & 15
TH STREET STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 23ACDBG-20006 PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK TO RECORD A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
WITH FRESNO COUNTY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE FINAL PAYMENT OF RETENTION MONIES TO UNITED PAVEMNET MAINTENANCE, INC.
Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves Res. No. 26-38.
6. RESOLUTION 26-39 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH
ACCEPTING THE BID AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO UNITED PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND FOUR
HUNDRED ELEVEN DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN RIVER TRAIL PROJECT
AND THE SHELTERED REST AREA PROJECT AND AUTHORIZIING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves Res. No. 26-39.
7. HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR POSITION, INCLUDING JOB DESCRIPTION, SUPERVISION, AND SALARY.
Council to discuss and provide direction.
3 STAFF REPORTS – Enclosed.
COUNCIL MEMBERS AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
CLOSED SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENT AFTER CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Certification of posting the agenda:
I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Firebaugh and that I posted this agenda on the bulletin at City Hall on July 2, 2026, at 5:00 pm, by Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk.
MEETING MINUTES
The City Council/Successor Agency of the City of Firebaugh Vol. No. 26-06-15
Location of Meeting: Andrew Firebaugh Community Center
1655 13th Street, Firebaugh, CA 93622
Date/Time: June 15, 2026/5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by Mayor Valdez at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL Mayor Freddy Valdez
Mayor Pro Temp Silvia Renteria
Council Member Brady Jenkins
Council Member Elsa Lopez
Council Member Felipe Perez
ABSENT
OTHERS: City Attorney Christina D. Smith; City Manager, Ben Gallegos; Deputy City Clerk, Rita Lozano; Finance Director, Pio Martin; Public Works Director/Fire Chief, Michael Molina; Battalion Chief, Hector Marin; City Engineer, Noe Marquez; & others.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Valdez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion to pull agenda item #14, approve the agenda, by Council Member Renteria, seconded by Council Member Jenkins, motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
PRESENTATION
• Mr. Richie M Sayavong of the California Department of Insurance provided a presentation regarding Recent State Insurance Legislative Updates.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jennifer Fraser provided an update and stated her concerns at 9722 N. Dos Palos, stating she was hoping for some resolution.
Maria Pacheco, City of Kerman Mayor, expressed her appreciation for the support she received during her campaign for the District 1 Board of Supervisors seat. She also congratulated Mr. Perez on his participation in the election.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Regular Meeting Minutes from June 1, 2026.
2. WARRANT REGISTER – Period starting May 1, 2026, and ending May 31, 2026.
May 2026 General Warrants #49415 - #49560 $ 1,060,5669.61 Payroll Warrants #72852 - #72868 $ 119,819.86
Total Warrants $ 1,180,386.47
3. ORDINANCE NO. 26-02 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO WAIVE THE SECOND READING AND APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.
PDP2025-01 TO ESTABLISH SITE-SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 199 N STREET (APNs 007-050-15 AND 007-050-16) – SECOND READING.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 26-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH ADOPTING ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.
RETURN TO AGENDA
City Council Minutes
June 15, 2026
5. RESOLUTION NO. 26-34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT AND AGREEMENT OF PIO MARTIN AS FINANCE DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar by Council Member Jenkins, seconded by Council Member Perez, motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
6. RESOLUTION NO. 26-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT OF ANNUAL LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972).
Motion to approve Res. No. 26-28 by Council Member Jenkins, seconded by Council Member Perez, motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
NEW BUSINESS
7. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO CONSIDER USE OF THE VFW HALL AND
WAIVER OF RENTAL FEES BY FIREBAUGH FALCON FOOTBALL FOR DINNER DANCE FUNDRAISER ON JULY 11, 2026.
Motion to approve waiver of fees, except for the required Insurance & cleaning deposit by Council Member Jenkins, seconded by Council Member Perez, motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
8. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE RENTAL APPLICATIONS OF THE VFW HALL AND ANDREW FIREBAUGH COMMUNITY CENTER.
Council Members requested that additional information be included on the rental application, including key pickup and return times, a walkthrough checklist, established fees for failure to clean the facility, clarification of cleaning requirements, and the name and phone number of a contact person available during the rental period.
9. RESOLUTION 26-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH APPROVING THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH FY 2026/2027 LIST OF ELIGIBLE PROJECTS FOR FUNDING
FROM THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT (RMRA) CREATED BY SENATE BILL 1: ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO FILE WITH THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION THE PROJECT LIST AND ANNUAL EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR FY 2026/2027 RMRA FUNDING.
Motion to approve Res. No. 26-29 by Council Member Jenkins, seconded by Council Member Perez, motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 26-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF THE WELL NO. 18 TEST WELL PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE
DEPUTY CITY CLERK TO RECORD A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH FRESNO COUNTY AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE FINAL PAYMENT OF RETENTION MONIES TO QUALITY WELL DRILLERS, INC.
Motion to approve Res. No. 26-31 by Council Member Jenkins, seconded by Council Member Perez, motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
11. RESOLUTION 26-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH ADOPTING A POLICY OF A
SCHEDULED DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTAL OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS PRIOR TO ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING.
No motion, resolution failed.
City Council Minutes
June 15, 2026
12. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO DISCUSS AND REVIEW PRELIMINARY AIRPORT, STREET, AND LANDSCAPE FUNDS BUDGET REPORT.
Informational item only.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 26-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH APPROVING THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH’S BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 – 2027.
Motion to approve Res. No. 26-33, with an amendment to include a Full-time Police Officer and a Full-time Public Works employee by Council Member Renteria, seconded by Council Member Jenkins, motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 26-35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH CALLING AN ELECTION IN THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE CITY’S NEXT GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 AND SUBMITTING TO THE
ELECTORS A BALLOT MEASURE TO IMPOSE A SPECIAL PARCEL TAX FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE BY ADDING CHAPTER 11.5 (SPECIAL FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
TAX) TO THE FIREBAUGH MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
FOR SUCH AN ELECTION, REQUESTING THAT FRESNO COUNTY PROVIDE ELECTION SERVICES, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS.
Agenda Item pulled.
STAFF REPORTS
Battalion Chief, Hector Marin – Had a structure fire that is under investigation at a vacant home. Public Works Director, Michael Molina – The streetsweeper is down, we’re waiting for parts. Working on the day-today operation. The Splash Park is running; our younger guys did an amazing job at the fire. The Car Show is scheduled for June 27, 2026. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m., with awards expected to be presented at approximately 3:00 p.m.
City Manager, Ben Gallegos - Nothing to report.
City Engineer, Noe Marquez – Nothing to report.
Deputy City Clerk, Rita Lozano – Nothing to report.
Finance Director, Pio Martin – Nothing to report.
City Attorney, Christina D. Smith – Nothing to report. Council Member, Elsa Lopez – Nothing to report.
Council Member, Perez - It’s been dark at Maldonado Park, so the Firebaugh Regional Council is willing to purchase and donate solar lights. City needs to look at the parking lights at Mills School and Dunkle Park; the street needs to be stripped in that area, also. Staff reported that the city doesn’t maintain the streetlights at that location. The Mexican Consul is scheduled to use the VFW from August 10th through the 13th. Council Member, Jenkins – Inquired on how old the street sweeper is and how much a new one will cost. Staff replied that our is about 10 years old, it was purchased with grant funding at a cost of about $400,000 at the time. Council Member Renteria - stated the Interim Police Chief is not present, but that was an incident in Firebaugh and thanked the Police and Fire staff for their quick response. Council Member Valdez – Thanked staff, asked for the Splash Park to be open during the heat spikes. The Public Works Director will work on the proposed hours of operation.
City Council Minutes
June 15, 2026
COUNCIL MEMBERS AGENDA ITEMS - None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
Mrs. Navarro asked if the city wants to purchase property. Mrs. Gonzalez wants to know what the intent is for the property purchase. Council replied that the intent is for mixed-use development.
Motion to enter closed session at 7:33 pm by Council Member Jenkins and seconded by Council Member Perez.
Motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
CLOSED SESSION
15. Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: APNs 008-074-04, 18, located at 1148 O Street (between 11th Street and 12th Street).
City Negotiator: Ben Gallegos. Negotiating Parties: Rose L. Urias Family Trust. Under Negotiation: terms of property purchase, including price.
16. Government Code Section 54957.6
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS: City Police Chief
Motion to return to open session at 7:55 p.m. by Council Member Jenkins and seconded by Council Member Perez.
Motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
ANNOUNCEMENT AFTER CLOSED SESSION
Nothing to report
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn at 7:56 pm by Council Member Jenkins and seconded by Council Member Perez. Motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT AND AGREEMENT OF FERNANDO CAMPA AS
POLICE CHIEF
Employment Agreement with Fernando Campa, dated July 6, 2026, is entered into by and between the City of Firebaugh, a municipal corporation (“City”), and Fernando Campa (“EMPLOYEE”), and is effective as of July 6, 2026 (“Effective Date”).
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint Fernando Campa to the position of Police Chief and authorize the execution of an Employment Agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of employment.
WHEREAS, City and EMPLOYEE now agree with the terms of the Agreement as set forth in Exhibit “1”.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh as follows:
Section 1.
The City Council hereby approves the appointment of Fernando Campa to the position of Police Chief for the City of Firebaugh, effective July 6, 2026, or such other date as provided in the Employment Agreement.
Section 2.
The City Council hereby approves the Employment Agreement between the City of Firebaugh and Fernando Campa and authorizes the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
Section 3.
The City Manager, City Attorney, and other appropriate City officials are authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to implement this Resolution and the terms of the Employment Agreement.
Section 4.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Firebaugh City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council held on July 6, 2026.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED ATTEST
Freddy Valdez , Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
RETURN TO AGENDA
1 EXHIBIT “1”
AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT OF POLICE CHIEF
This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of this 6th day of July 2026, by and between the City of Firebaugh (“CITY”), a municipal corporation within the State of California, and Fernando Campa (“EMPLOYEE”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the CITY, by and through its City Council, desires to secure and retain the services of Fernando Campa as the Police Chief for the CITY; and WHEREAS, EMPLOYEE desires to be employed as at-will Police Chief for the CITY in accordance with applicable provisions and the terms of this Agreement; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the CITY to provide certain benefits and establish certain terms and conditions of EMPLOYEE’S employment on an at-will basis through this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
TERMS
1. Appointment of Police Chief The City Council hereby appoints Fernando Campa (hereafter “EMPLOYEE”) to the position of Police Chief for the City of Firebaugh, California. EMPLOYEE hereby accepts such appointment under the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
2. Entire Agreement This Agreement contains the entire agreement by and between the CITY and EMPLOYEE and fully supersedes any and all prior agreements or understandings, written or oral, with respect to each matter addressed in this Agreement. No other agreements, oral or written, shall be deemed to exist or bind any of the parties hereto.
3. Term of Agreement The term of this Agreement shall commence on July 7th, 2026, and shall continue through a term of three (3) years, or until sooner terminated as set forth below or by agreement of the Parties. During the term of this agreement EMPLOYEE shall be a full-time employee.
4. At-Will Employment EMPLOYEE is an “at-will” employee who shall serve at the sole will, discretion, and pleasure of the City Council. Accordingly, the City Council may terminate EMPLOYEE’S employment under this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, for any reason, or for no reason at all, subject to the severance provisions herein. EMPLOYEE may also terminate this Agreement at any time.
2 5. Salary, Performance Evaluations, and Benefits
a. SALARY: The Parties agree that the EMPLOYEE’S starting base salary shall be one hundred twenty-five thousand, one-hundred forty-two dollars and ninety-two cents ($125,142.92) per year from the Effective Date.
b. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS: The City Council shall review and evaluate EMPLOYEE performance following the first three (3) and six (6) months (“Initial Evaluations”) following the Effective Date. Following these Initial Evaluations, City Council shall review and evaluate in writing the performance of the EMPLOYEE annually based on Effective Date. Upon receiving a rating of “satisfactory” or higher at each annual evaluation, the EMPLOYEE shall be given a two to five percent (2-5%) increase to base salary at the sole discretion of the City Council.
The 2-5% increase is not available at the Initial Evaluations. c. BENEFITS: In addition to the annual base salary, the CITY agrees to provide the following benefits to EMPLOYEE:
● (i) Vacation: EMPLOYEE will earn _176__ hours of vacation time per year accruing at
7.33 hours per pay period. 40 hours of accrued vacation leave may be paid to EMPLOYEE in the form of a “cash out” per fiscal year, with a minimum remaining balance of 80 hours.
The maximum accrual of vacation time is __264_ hours.
● (ii) Sick Leave: EMPLOYEE will earn 96 hours of sick time per year accruing at 3.69 hours of sick leave per pay period, as is standard for all employees. ● (iii) Retirement: EMPLOYEE will be enrolled in the CITY's retirement plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). ● (iv) Health: EMPLOYEE shall be provided with medical, dental, and vision health coverage as identified below:
A. Of the four least expensive medical plans EMPLOYEE will pay 20% of the Monthly Premium, and the City will pay 80% of EMPLOYEE Monthly Premium per CalPERS Basic Premium Rates (Other Southern California – Region 2) as determined by CITY.
B. For Dependent Coverage, CITY will pay 80% of EMPLOYEE Monthly Premium and the Employee will pay 20% of the Employee Monthly Premium, approved CalPERS medical plan.
C. If an EMPLOYEE chooses a medical plan, other than the four least expensive CalPERS plans, the EMPLOYEE will pay the difference between the fourth least expensive plan offered by CalPERS & the chosen plan.
D. If EMPLOYEE declines insurance provided by the CITY, they are eligible for a $300.00 monthly stipend with proof of health insurance. EMPLOYEE must show proof of Insurance each year.
• (vi) Holidays: CITY shall provide EMPLOYEE with paid holidays, as is standard for all employees. Paid Holidays will be approved by City Council Annually. ● (vii) Administrative Leave: EMPLOYEE is afforded Administrative Leave in the amount of eighty (80) hours per fiscal year. Management Leave cannot be accumulated from one fiscal year to the next and will expire if unused. Employee may Cash out up to 40 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year.
● (viii) Longevity Pay: For 10 years of employment with the CITY and each 5 year increment of employment following, EMPLOYEE is entitled to Longevity Pay of 2.5% of base salary.
3 ● (ix) Other Benefits: EMPLOYEE shall also receive all such other pays and benefits that are generally applicable to Department Heads as set forth in the CITY’s Personnel Rules and Regulations.
6. Duties and Responsibilities The EMPLOYEE will perform the duties and assume the responsibilities of the position consistent with the job specifications in Exhibit A, attached to this Agreement and incorporated herein by reference. The EMPLOYEE will perform such other legally permissible and proper duties and functions as the City Council assigns to him from time to time.
The EMPLOYEE agrees to devote as much time to said duties as is reasonably required for their proper performance, regardless of the number of hours involved. As an exempt employee under the FLSA, EMPLOYEE shall not receive overtime compensation. Due to the inherent unpredictability of the Police Chief position and the EMPLOYEE'S exempt status, the EMPLOYEE is required and expected to remain reachable and available twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week to respond to emergencies, unless the EMPLOYEE is on approved vacation or disability leave. EMPLOYEE shall remain in the exclusive employ of the CITY and shall not accept other employment without written approval.
7. Mandatory Monthly Alternative Schedule: To ensure leadership visibility and oversight during weekend operations, EMPLOYEE shall be required to work an alternative weekly schedule for at least one (1) full week during each calendar month. For the designated week, the EMPLOYEE shall work one of the following schedules:
• Option 1: Tuesday through Saturday; OR
• Option 2: Wednesday through Sunday.
a. Scheduling and Notice: The EMPLOYEE shall have the discretion to select which week of the month and which of the two alternative schedules (Option 1 or Option 2) will be worked, provided that the EMPLOYEE provides reasonable advance notice to ensure proper administrative coverage and coordination.
8. Termination of Employment
a. RESIGNATION: EMPLOYEE may resign at any time with prior written notice to the CITY of, at minimum, thirty (30) calendar days.
b. TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE: The CITY may terminate this Agreement and the employment of EMPLOYEE at any time, at the sole discretion of the City Council with or without cause.
c. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: The CITY may terminate EMPLOYEE without payment of any severance for any cause for disciplinary action under the CITY’s personnel policies, including: an act of immoral or unprofessional conduct; violation or refusal to obey laws or regulations; conviction of a felony; material breach of this Agreement; or other action inconsistent with EMPLOYEE’s duties.
9. Severance Pay If EMPLOYEE is terminated by the CITY without cause, CITY shall make a cash payment to EMPLOYEE, subject to withholdings, of a severance amount equal to three (3) months of aggregate then-current annual salary. In accordance with California Government Code section 53260, the severance amount will not exceed an amount equal to EMPLOYEE’s thencurrent monthly salary multiplied by the number of months remaining on the unexpired term of 4 this Agreement. No severance shall be paid in the event of termination for cause or resignation initiated by the EMPLOYEE.
10. Automobile and Cell Phone
a. The CITY shall provide the EMPLOYEE with a fully equipped city law enforcement vehicle. EMPLOYEE is authorized to use the vehicle for official business, commuting to and from work, emergency callouts, and attendance at professional or community events. The CITY shall pay all costs for gasoline, routine maintenance, repairs, and insurance for the vehicle. If the CITY receives grant funds from the Air Quality Control Board to purchase new vehicles, the EMPLOYEE—if in good standing at that time—may request assignment of a new vehicle. Any such request is subject to final approval by the City Council. b. The CITY shall provide and maintain a digital cellular phone and service plan for the EMPLOYEE at the CITY’s sole expense to facilitate official business, emergency responsiveness, and 24-hour availability. The CITY shall cover all equipment, monthly service, and maintenance costs, and the EMPLOYEE shall maintain the device in good working order. The EMPLOYEE acknowledges that all communications, data, and records on this city-issued device are subject to applicable public records laws and CITY privacy policies.
11. Disability If the EMPLOYEE is totally disabled or otherwise unable to perform his duties because of sickness, accident, injury, mental incapacity, or ill health, he shall be eligible for Disability Leave upon exhausting all accrued general leave, executive leave, and duty injury leave.
Disability Leave shall be unpaid and approved by the City Council for up to three (3) months. If the EMPLOYEE cannot return to work at that time, the CITY shall have the option to terminate employment, subject to severance provisions.
12. Professional Development and Reimbursement
a. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: CITY agrees to budget and pay for EMPLOYEE’S professional memberships as normally accorded to Department Heads. The EMPLOYEE shall also receive paid leave, registration, travel, and reasonable expenses for short courses, annual conferences, and seminars necessary for personal development and for the good of the CITY, subject to budget limitations.
b. REIMBURSEMENT: CITY shall reimburse EMPLOYEE for reasonable and necessary travel, subsistence, and other CITY-related business expenses in accordance with California law, adopted policies, and IRS rules, subject to City Council written approval.
13. POST Requirements EMPLOYEE must possess and maintain an active California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification and have successfully completed a POSTcertified Regular Basic Course (or the official POST Basic Course Waiver process). Within two years of appointment, the EMPLOYEE must successfully complete all requirements to acquire a POST Management Certificate. Additionally, the EMPLOYEE shall commence the required coursework or application process for a POST Executive Certificate within two years and six months (2.5 years) of hire. Failure to obtain, enroll in, or maintain these mandatory certifications and training standards in good standing shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and may result in immediate termination for cause.
5 14. Indemnification The CITY shall defend and indemnify the EMPLOYEE against any action, including but not limited to any tort, professional liability claim or demand, or other noncriminal legal, equitable or administrative action arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of the EMPLOYEE's duties, except actions brought by the CITY against EMPLOYEE or vice versa. The CITY shall pay reasonable expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and lost worktime should an action be pending after termination.
15. City Property All data, studies, reports, documents, and materials created or provided to EMPLOYEE must be held confidential to the extent permitted by law and remain the sole property of the CITY. All CITY property including vehicles, cell phones, electronics, equipment, and uniforms shall be returned to the CITY upon termination of this Agreement.
16. Miscellaneous
a. SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this Agreement is held unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall be deemed severable and remain in full force and effect.
b. AMENDMENT: No amendment of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties.
c. GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California as well as applicable Federal Employment Laws.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the CITY has caused this Agreement to be signed and executed on its behalf by its Mayor, and the EMPLOYEE has signed and executed this Agreement on the date written below.
This agreement is made and enter into as of this 6th day of July 2026, by and between the City of Firebaugh (“City”), a municipal corporation within the State of California, and Fernando Campa in his role as Police Chief, (collectively the “Parties”)(the “Agreement”), the terms of which shall become effective pursuant to Section 2 herein.
CITY OF FIREBAUGH EMPLOYEE
________________________ _____________________________
Freddy Valdez , Mayor Fernando Campa, Employee
AS TO FORM
_________________________
Christina D. Smith, City Attorney
6 EXHIBIT A
[INSERT DUTIES AS POLICE CHIEF]
POLICE CHIEF
1 INVESTMENTS 101
PRESENTATION
Agenda
Investment Requirements
Investment Policy
The OIP Advantage
Interest Revenue Projections
The OIP Process
Success Stories
FAQ
2 Government agencies must comply with California Government Code (GC Section 53600) CITY OF FIREBAUGH’S INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS
INVESTMENT OF SURPLUS
REPORTING
Monthly or Quarterly reporting to the governing body outlining cash assets invested, investment types, purchases, sales, market conditions, and affirming agency projection of sufficient cash availability to meet operating needs. (GC Section 53607) ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY UPDATE (GC SECTION 53646)
PRUDENT INVESTOR STANDARD
REQUIREMENTS SAFEGUARDS
Safety of Principal, Liquidity, and Yield (GC Section 53600.5) 3 California Government Code §53600 et seq. Priorities: Safety, Liquidity, Yield.
CITY OF FIREBAUGH'S INVESTMENT POLICY
FRAMEWORK
Risk Controls
5-year maximum security maturity; 5% per-issuer diversification limits; Delivery-vs-Payment settlement; third-party custody; collateralization on non-negotiable CDs.
BUILT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OPTIMIZED INVESTMENT PARTNERS
AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS
Policy Oversight
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH CALLING AN ELECTION IN THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE CITY’S NEXT GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 AND SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS A
BALLOT MEASURE TO IMPOSE A SPECIAL PARCEL TAX FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE BY ADDING CHAPTER 11.5 (SPECIAL FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE TAX) TO
THE FIREBAUGH MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
SUCH AN ELECTION, REQUESTING THAT FRESNO COUNTY PROVIDE ELECTION SERVICES,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh recognizes that protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of residents is among the City's most important responsibilities; and WHEREAS, the Firebaugh Fire Department serves as the community's first responder for fires, medical emergencies, traffic collisions, rescues, natural disasters, and other emergencies requiring immediate response; and
WHEREAS, City of Firebaugh relies on the Fire Department to provide rapid emergency response when emergencies occur, including life-threatening medical incidents such as heart attacks and strokes, where minutes and seconds can make a critical difference; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that ensuring reliable emergency response services at all hours of the day and night is a core public safety function and essential to protecting lives, property, and the quality of life of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Firebaugh Fire Department has experienced increasing demand for service in recent years, including growth in emergency medical and fire response calls, while the costs of providing emergency services have continued to rise; and
WHEREAS, maintaining rapid and reliable emergency response requires sufficient personnel, equipment, training, vehicles, communications systems, and other public safety resources necessary to respond effectively when emergencies occur; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that additional funding is needed to help ensure firefighters and emergency medical personnel are available to respond to emergencies around the clock and to improve emergency response readiness throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that establishing paid 24-hour, 7-day-per-week emergency response shift coverage would help improve the availability of emergency personnel, support timely emergency response, and enhance the Fire Department's ability to respond when residents need assistance; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that additional funding is needed to maintain, repair, replace, and upgrade firefighting equipment, emergency medical equipment, rescue tools, vehicles, protective gear, communications systems, and other resources necessary to provide effective emergency response services; and WHEREAS, without additional local funding, the City may be unable to maintain desired emergency response capabilities, implement paid 24-hour, 7-day-per-week emergency response shift coverage, replace aging equipment, or adequately address increasing demands for emergency services; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a reliable, locally controlled source of funding dedicated exclusively to fire protection and emergency medical response services to help ensure prompt emergency response and public safety services for City of Firebaugh residents and businesses; and WHEREAS, revenues generated by the proposed measure would be deposited into a dedicated special fund and used only for fire protection and emergency medical response purposes, including improving emergency response readiness, supporting paid 24-hour, 7-day-per-week emergency response shift coverage, maintaining equipment and vehicles, preparing for emergencies and natural disasters, and providing firefighter and EMT training; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that all funds generated by the proposed measure should remain under local control, be subject to independent community oversight and financial audits, annual public reporting, and may not be taken by the State or used for purposes other than those approved by the voters; and WHEREAS, Article XIIC, Section 2(d) of the California Constitution requires that any special tax, such as the Fire and Emergency Response Parcel Tax, must be approved by two-thirds of the voters voting on the issue; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit to the voters a measure to provide dedicated local funding to help ensure fast, reliable emergency response services for the City of Firebaugh; and WHEREAS, November 3, 2026, is the date of the statewide general election; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes that it is in the best interests of the City of Firebaugh to submit the proposed Special Fire and Emergency Response Parcel tax to the voters of the City of Firebaugh.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh, as follows:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Firebaugh hereby finds and determines that the foregoing recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Firebaugh hereby calls an election at which it shall submit to the qualified voters of the City of Firebaugh a measure that, if approved, would impose a special parcel tax to fund fire and emergency services in the City. This measure shall be designated by letter by the Fresno County Registrar of Voters.
Section 3. The ballot language for the proposed measure shall be as follows:
To ensure 24/7 response to fires and medical
emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, and car
accidents; hire/train firefighters/EMTs; upgrade
firefighter safety equipment, vehicles/life-saving
rescue tools, shall the City of Firebaugh enact a
$95/year parcel tax for single family homes and
specified amounts for multifamily, commercial,
agricultural, and industrial parcels, providing
approximately $240,000/year until ended by voters;
requiring independent community oversight; funds
used only for local Firebaugh Fire Department
response?
YES
NO
Section 4. The proposed measure to be submitted to the voters is more completely described in the ordinance attached hereto as Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein by this reference. The City Council hereby approves the proposed ordinance, in the form thereof, and its submission to the voters of the City at the November 3, 2026. The full text of the measure shall be printed in the ballot materials and be available for inspection in the City Clerk’s office.
Section 5. Pursuant to Section 10400 et seq. of the California Elections Code, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors is requested to consolidate the election with other elections held on the same day in the same territory or in the territory that is part of the same.
Section 6. The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is authorized to canvass the returns of the election pursuant to Section 10411 of the California Elections Code.
Section 7. The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is requested to permit the Fresno County Registrar of Voters to render all services specified in Section 10418 of the California Elections Code relating to the election, for which services the City agrees to reimburse the County of Fresno, in accordance with current County prorations and allocation procedures.
Section 8. The City Clerk shall file a certified copy of this resolution with the Fresno County Board of Supervisors and Fresno County Registrar of Voters.
Section 9. The City Attorney shall prepare an impartial analysis of the measure. Any person or persons may file an argument either for or against the ballot measure. An argument for or against the measure shall not exceed 300 words in length. If more than one argument is submitted for the measure, or more than one argument against the measure, the City Clerk shall select the argument to be included with the ballot materials. Rebuttal arguments shall be permitted pursuant to applicable law.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on July 6, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BY: ATTEST:
_________________________________ _________________________________ Freddy Valdez, Mayor Rita Lozano, City Clerk
EXHIBIT “A”
ORDINANCE NO. 26-03
MEASURE “___”
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING A
SPECIAL PARCEL TAX FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE AS AUTHORIZED IN GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53978, ADDING CHAPTER 11.5 TO THE CITY OF
FIREBAUGH MUNICIPAL CODE
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Adoption of Firebaugh Fire Department Emergency Response Measure. Chapter
11.5 is added to the Firebaugh Municipal Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 11.5
SPECIAL FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE TAX
11.5-1 Short Title.
11.5-2 Imposition of Special Tax.
11.5-3 Maximum Tax Amounts.
11.5-4 Exemptions.
11.5-5 Administrative Determinations; Appeals Procedures.
11.5-6 Accountability Measures.
11.5-7 Collection with Property Taxes.
11.5-8 Term.
11.5-1 – Short Title
This chapter shall be known as the Firebaugh Fire Department Emergency Response Measure Ordinance.
11.5-2 – Imposition of Special Tax.
A special tax to fund fire and emergency response is hereby imposed on every parcel of land in the City of Firebaugh. The tax shall be imposed each fiscal year in the amounts permitted by this Chapter. The tax imposed by this Chapter shall be a tax upon each parcel of property within the City and the tax shall not be measured by the value of the property.
11.5-3 – Maximum Tax Amounts.
The maximum annual amount of the tax imposed on each parcel pursuant to this Chapter shall be determined as follows:
a. A tax of ninety-five dollars ($95.00) shall be imposed on each single-family residential parcel within the City. A “single-family residential parcel” shall mean a parcel zoned to accommodate single-family residences.
b. A tax of sixty-five dollars ($65.00) shall be imposed on each multi-family residential unit within the City.
A “multi-family residential unit” shall mean a building or portion of a building designed for or occupied by one family which is part of a multi-family residential unit parcel. A “multi-family residential unit parcel” shall mean a parcel zoned for a building or those portions thereof that accommodate or is intended to accommodate two or more residential units.
c. A tax of ninety-five dollars ($95.00) per acre shall be imposed on each agricultural parcel within the City.
An “agricultural parcel” shall mean a parcel zoned for agricultural purposes within the City. d. A tax of four hundred ninety-five dollars ($495.00) shall be imposed on each commercial parcel within the City. A “commercial parcel” shall mean a parcel zoned for commercial purposes within the City. e. A tax of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) shall be imposed on each industrial parcel within the City.
An “industrial parcel” shall mean a parcel zoned for light or heavy manufacturing purposes within the City.
11.5-4 – Exemptions.
a. Parcels owned by the City, federal or state government or any other public agency and parcels owned by any public or private entity that are specifically exempted from a parcel tax enacted as a special tax under applicable state or federal statute or regulation shall be exempt from the imposition of the Special Parcel Tax set forth in this Chapter.
b. Private property owners claiming an exemption under subsection (a) above shall file proof of exemption on a form prescribed by the City Manager prior to June 30 prior to the first fiscal year for which the exemption is sought.
11.5-5 – Administrative Determinations; Appeal Procedures. a. The records of the Fresno County Assessor as of March 1 of each year shall be used to determine each parcel for the calculation of the tax applicable to that parcel in the following fiscal year. b. The City Manager, or his or her authorized designee, shall administer the Special Fire and Emergency Response Parcel Tax under this Chapter.
c. Appeals of any determination of the City Manager shall be submitted in writing to the City Clerk within thirty (30) days of the date of the notice of the determination. The City Council shall consider the appeal and issue a decision to the appellant in writing no later than June 30 of the fiscal year prior to the imposition of the tax.
11.5-6 – Accountability Measures.
a. Special Fund; Use of Proceeds. In accordance with Government Code Section 53978, the proceeds of the tax imposed by this Chapter shall be placed in a special fund and shall be dedicated and used only for City Council approved fire and emergency services. The proceeds of the tax imposed by this Chapter shall be used for the repair, replacement, and upgrading of firefighting equipment, emergency medical equipment, rescue tools, vehicles, protective gear, communications systems, and other resources necessary to provide effective emergency response services, along with establishing paid 24-hour, 7-day-per-week emergency response shift coverage.
b. Independent Oversight Committee. The City Council shall establish an independent oversight committee to review the annual report, as described below, on issues relating to the use of the special tax proceeds set forth in this Chapter. The oversight committee will independently review the use and expenditure of the tax proceeds and shall present an annual report to the City Council. c. The oversight committee shall consist of five members, each shall be a resident of the City of Firebaugh, who shall serve without compensation. The members shall be nominated by the City Manager following a review of their qualifications and appointed by City Council approval. a. Members shall serve two-year terms, and each member shall serve until a successor is duly appointed and confirmed. Members are limited to a maximum of two consecutive terms. The expiration date of all terms shall be May 1. Any vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term. The oversight committee shall select a chair from among its members annually.
The chair will serve a one-year term with the option of reappointment for an additional one-year term.
b. The oversight committee shall meet at least twice annually with additional meetings convened as necessary and as determined by the chair, and shall set an attendance policy for its members. d. Annual Review Report. An annual review report shall be prepared by the oversight committee with support from the City Manager, or his or her designee, setting forth the amount of revenues received under the special parcel tax and the amount and purpose of disbursements. The purpose is to assure accountability and the proper disbursement of the proceeds of the special tax. The annual review report shall be presented to the City Council not later than January 31 following each fiscal year in which the tax is collected. The annual review report shall be filed with and maintained in the City Clerk’s office.
11.5-7 – Collection With Property Taxes.
The special tax imposed by this Chapter shall be due in the same manner, on the same dates, and subject to the same penalties and interest as established by law for other charges and taxes fixed and collected by the County of Fresno on behalf of the City of Firebaugh. The special tax imposed by this Chapter, together with all penalties and interest thereon, shall constitute a lien upon the parcel upon which it is levied until it has been paid, and shall constitute a personal obligation of the owners of the parcel on the date the tax is due.
11.5-8 – Term.
The special tax adopted under this Chapter shall continue indefinitely, until otherwise appealed by the electorate of the City of Firebaugh.
SECTION 2: Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions of this ordinance shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect. The people of the City of Firebaugh hereby declare that they would have adopted each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portions of this ordinance be declared invalid or unenforceable.
SECTION 3: Ordinance Not Subject to Environmental Review. The City hereby determines that this Ordinance is not in-and-of-itself a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq., including without limitation CEQA Guidelines 15378(b)(4) and 15061(b)(3), as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of the ordinance itself may have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 5: Two-Thirds Approval; Effective Date. Following certification that the eligible voters of the City of Firebaugh has approved this Ordinance, the Mayor shall sign it attesting to its adoption by the People voting thereon at the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election, and the City Clerk shall cause the same to be entered in the book of original ordinance ordinances of said City; and shall cause the same, or a summary thereof, to be published as required by law.
This Ordinance shall take effect only if approved by two-thirds of the eligible voters of the City of Firebaugh voting at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026. Pursuant to California Elections Code section 9217, this Ordinance shall be deemed valid and binding and shall be considered as adopted upon the date that the vote is declared by the City Council and shall take effect ten (10) days after that date.
This Ordinance was approved and adopted by a two-thirds vote of the People of the City of Firebaugh at the City’s November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.
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APPROVED
______________________
Freddy Valdez, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________ _______________________
Rita Lozano, City Clerk Christina D. Smith, City Attorney RESOLUTION NO. 26-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH ESTABLISHING VACANT LOT REGISTRATION FEES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 16.5
OF THE FIREBAUGH MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, Chapter 16.5 of the Firebaugh Municipal Code establishes a Vacant Lot Registration Program to protect public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring vacant properties are properly maintained and monitored; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the registration of vacant lots assists the City in identifying responsible property owners, monitoring compliance with maintenance requirements, and reducing blight and nuisance conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that certain property owners may own multiple vacant lots within the City and that a reduced fee structure for additional lots owned by the same owner is equitable while continuing to recover a portion of the City's administrative costs; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the anticipated administrative costs associated with the Vacant Lot Registration Program and finds that the fees established herein are reasonable and related to the costs of administering the program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh as follows:
Section 1. Vacant Lot Registration Fees.
Pursuant to Chapter 16.5 of the Firebaugh Municipal Code, the annual registration fee for vacant lots shall be established as follows:
A. The registration fee for the first vacant lot owned by a property owner shall be Seventy-Five Dollars ($75.00) per year.
B. The registration fee for each additional vacant lot owned by the same property owner and registered during the same registration period shall be Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per year per lot.
C. For purposes of this Resolution, ownership shall be determined by the name of the record owner as reflected in the Fresno County Assessor's records or other documentation deemed acceptable by the City.
Section 2. Registration Period.
The registration fees established by this Resolution shall apply to all vacant lot registrations required pursuant to Chapter 16.5 of the Firebaugh Municipal Code and shall be due annually on or before July 1 of each year.
Section 3. Administration.
The City Manager, Public Works Director, or their designee is authorized to administer and implement the fee schedule established herein and to develop forms and procedures necessary for its administration.
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Establishing Section 4. Effective Date.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption and shall remain in effect until amended or repealed by resolution of the City Council.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh at a regular meeting held on the 6th day of July, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
Freddy Valdez, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
TO: Mayor Freddy Valdez and Council Members
FROM: Mario Gouveia, City Engineer
DATE: July 6, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 26-38 Accepting Completion for the CDBG – Q Street & 15th Street Storm Drain Improvements Project, No. 23A-CDBG-20006, Authorizing the Deputy City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with Fresno County, and Authorizing the City Manager to Make Final Payment of Retention Monies to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION:
Council by motion adopt Resolution No. 26-38
1. Accept Completion of the Q Street & 15th Street Storm Drain Improvements Project, No. 23A-CDBG20006 Project.
2. Authorize the Deputy City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion with Fresno County.
3. Authorize the City to make payment of retention monies to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. following the expiration of 35 days from the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Firebaugh advertised the CDBG - Q Street & 15th Street Storm Drain Improvements Project, No. 23ACDBG-20006 on April 2, 2025, and bids were opened on May 08, 2025. United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid, and on June 2, 2025 Council awarded a contract to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc., and entered into an agreement on June 4, 2025 in the amount of one million four hundred thirty-two thousand seven hundred ninety-nine dollars and zero cents ($1,432,799.00).
The project’s construction phase started on July 7, 2025, and the major work consisted of furnishing and installing storm drain lines, constructing manholes and catch basins, reconstructing a pump station, and pulverizing and repaving asphalt concrete. The work will include removing and replacing curb and gutter, sidewalk, and other miscellaneous improvements on Q Street and 15th Street in the City of Firebaugh.
The Contractor completed all work within the time required in the Contract Documents. The Public Works Department and the City Engineer performed a final inspection, and the work was found to be in compliance with the plans and specifications. Therefore, the work should be accepted as complete, and a Notice of Completion filed with the County of Fresno. If no claims are filed within 35 days after recordation, retention in the amount of one hundred twelve thousand four hundred sixty-six dollars and eleven cents ($112,466.11) should be paid to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City issued a total of eight change orders during the course of the project, increasing the contract price by eight hundred sixteen thousand five hundred twenty-three dollars and eleven cents ($816,523.11). The final construction cost inclusive of all authorized work was two million two hundred forty-nine thousand three hundred twenty-two dollars and eleven cents ($2,249,322.11). A summary of contract costs are as follows:
PROJECT COST SUMMARY
Contract Amount $ 1,432,799.00
Change Order No. 1 $ 29,172.00
Change Order No. 2 $ 44,460.00
Change Order No. 3 $ 7,051.04
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Change Order No. 4 $ 4,318.95
Change Order No. 5 $ 87,360.00
Change Order No. 6 $ 591,280.80
Change Order No. 7 $ 36,750.32
Change Order No. 8 (Balancing Change Order) $ 16,130.00 Actual Construction Cost $ 2,249,322.11
The Construction of this project will be fully reimbursed using Community Development Block Grant Funds.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 26-38
2. Notice of Completion
RESOLUTION NO. 26-38
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF THE Q STREET & 15TH STREET STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 23A-CDBG-20006 PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY
CITY CLERK TO RECORD A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH FRESNO COUNTY AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE FINAL PAYMENT OF RETENTION MONIES TO UNITED PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Firebaugh advertised the Project on April 2, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City of Firebaugh received and publicly opened bids on May 08, 2025; and WHEREAS, on June 2, 2025 Council awarded a contract to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc., and entered into an Agreement on June 4, 2025 in the amount of one million four hundred thirty-two thousand seven hundred ninetynine dollars and zero cents ($1,432,799.00); and WHEREAS, the project’s construction phase started on July 7, 2025; and WHEREAS, United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. completed all the work and the Public Works Department and City Engineer have completed a final inspection of the Project and recommend final acceptance; and WHEREAS, a total of eight (8) change orders were issued during the course of the project, increasing the contract price by eight hundred sixteen thousand five hundred twenty-three dollars and eleven cents ($816,523.11), for a total contract amount of two million two hundred forty-nine thousand three hundred twenty-two dollars and eleven cents ($2,249,322.11); and
WHEREAS, upon approval of the final acceptance of the Project by the City Council, the City Clerk will record a Notice of Completion with Fresno County; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager will release the retention monies in the amount of one hundred twelve thousand four hundred sixty-six dollars and eleven cents ($112,466.11) due to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. thirty-five (35) days after the recording date; and
WHEREAS, funding for this work will be fully reimbursed using Community Development Block Grant Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh, County of Fresno, California, resolves as follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct findings of the Firebaugh City Council.
2. Adopts a Resolution accepting the CDBG - Q Street & 15th Street Storm Drain Improvements Project, No. 23A-CDBG-20006 as complete.
3. Authorizes the Deputy City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion with Fresno County.
4. Authorizes the City to release retention money 35 days after the recording of the Notice of Completion.
5. This Resolution will become effective immediately.
The foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh held on the 6th day of July 2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED: ATTEST:
______________________________
Freddy Valdez, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
ATTEST:
I, hereby certify that the forgoing resolution was regularly introduced, passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh this 6th day of July 2026.
Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Firebaugh
TO: Mayor Freddy Valdez and Council Members
FROM: Mario Gouveia, City Engineer
DATE: July 6, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 26-39
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Council by motion adopt Resolution No. 26-39 – Accepting the low bid from United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. for the San Joaquin River Trail Rehabilitation Project and the Sheltered Rest Area Project.
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City of Firebaugh.
BACKGROUND:
The San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors Water Authority Exchange Contractors is a joint powers authority formed in 1992 by its member agencies Central California Irrigation District, San Luis Canal Company, Firebaugh Canal Water District, and Columbia Canal Company. Each year, the organization contributes up to 2% of annual Net Transfer Revenue to give back to the community through grants for regional projects and initiatives. The City of Firebaugh submitted two applications and was awarded a grant in the amount of $180,000.00 to construct the San Joaquin River Trail Rehabilitation project a grant in the amount of $190,000.00 to construct the Sheltered Rest Area.
The San Joaquin River Trail Rehabilitation Project consists of crack sealing approximately 7,000 linear feet of asphalt concrete trail, pavement digouts, furnishing and placing approximately 70 tons of slurry seal, furnishing and installing 6 solar lights, and installing 3 Owner provided hardwired decorative lights. The Sheltered Rest Area Project consists of furnishing and installing a shelter structure on a concrete slab, one picnic table, one trash receptable, one drinking fountain, and constructing a concrete path.
Following a public bidding process, the project was advertised on May 20, May 27, June 3, and June 10, 2026.
The City received a total of four (4) bids that were opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. on June 16, 2026 at the City of Firebaugh City Hall, this being the advertised bid opening date and time. The lowest responsible, responsive bid was submitted by United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. The bid results were as listed:
Contractor
Bid Amount
Schedule A
Bid Amount
Schedule B
Total Bid
Amount
Alternate Bid
Schedule
Total Bid &
Alternate Bid
United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. $ 191,257.00 $ 116,808.00 $ 308,065.00 $ 6,346.00 $ 314,411.00 Alpha 1 Engineering, P.C. $ 235,318.92 $ 129,596.40 $ 364,915.32 $ 10,265.22 $ 375,180.54 American Paving Co. $ 277,250.00 $ 125,780.00 $ 403,030.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 418,030.00 Cal Valley Construction, Inc. $ 248,210.00 $ 187,900.00 $ 436,110.00 $ 8,600.00 $ 447,710.00 Engineer’s Estimate $ 195,000.00 $ 107,100.00 $ 302,100.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 317,000.00 It is recommended that a Contract be awarded to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. in the amount of three hundred eight thousand sixty-five dollars and zero cents ($308,065.00) with the option of awarding the Alternate Bid Schedule in the amount of six thousand three hundred forty-six dollars and zero cents ($6,346.00) for a total contract amount of three hundred fourteen thousand four hundred eleven dollars and zero cents ($314,411.00).
RETURN TO AGENDA
FISCAL IMPACT:
Construction of the San Joaquin River Trail Rehabilitation Project and the Sheltered Rest Area will be funded using grants from the San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Abstract of Bids
RESOLUTION 26-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO UNITED PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE, INC. IN
THE AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED ELEVEN DOLLARS
AND ZERO CENTS FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN RIVER TRAIL PROJECT AND THE SHELTERED REST
AREA PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the City of Firebaugh applied for and received two grants from the San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors to rehabilitate the existing river trail and to construct a sheltered rest area in the City of Firebaugh; and WHEREAS, the Invitation to Bid for the San Joaquin River Trail Rehabilitation Project and the Sheltered Rest Area Project in the City of Firebaugh was advertised in the Firebaugh-Mendota Journal on May 20, 2026; and WHEREAS, bids for the San Joaquin River Trail Rehabilitation and Sheltered Rest Area were publicly opened and read aloud at the Firebaugh City Hall on June 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., this being the advertised bid opening date and time; and WHEREAS, a total of four (4) bids were received and the bid results were as listed below; and Contractor
Bid Amount
Schedule A
Bid Amount
Schedule B
Total Bid
Amount
Alternate Bid
Schedule
Total Bid &
Alternate Bid
United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. $ 191,257.00 $ 116,808.00 $ 308,065.00 $ 6,346.00 $ 314,411.00 Alpha 1 Engineering, P.C. $ 235,318.92 $ 129,596.40 $ 364,915.32 $ 10,265.22 $ 375,180.54 American Paving Co. $ 277,250.00 $ 125,780.00 $ 403,030.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 418,030.00 Cal Valley Construction, Inc. $ 248,210.00 $ 187,900.00 $ 436,110.00 $ 8,600.00 $ 447,710.00 WHEREAS, the Engineer’s Estimate was $317,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the bids have been reviewed and United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid; and
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh, County of Fresno, California, resolves as follows:
1. Finds that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated by reference.
2. Adopts a Resolution to award a contract to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. for three hundred fourteen thousand four hundred eleven dollars and zero cent ($314,411.00).
3. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement with United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. on behalf of the City of Firebaugh.
4. This resolution will become effective immediately.
The foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh held on the 6th day of July 2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED: ATTEST:
___________
Freddy Valdez, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
ATTEST:
I, hereby certify that the forgoing resolution was regularly introduced, passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh this 6th day of July 2026.
Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Firebaugh RECORDING REQUESTED BY:
City Clerk
City of Firebaugh
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
City of Firebaugh
1133 “P” Street
Firebaugh, CA 93622
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
1. That the interest of estate stated in paragraph 3 below in the real property hereinafter described is owned by the following:
NAME STREET AND NO. CITY STATE
City of Firebaugh 1133 “P” Street Firebaugh CA
(if more than one owner of the interest stated, the name and address of each must be inserted)
2. That the full name and address of the owner of said interest or estate, if there is only one owner, and the full names and addresses of all the co-owners who own said interest or estate as joint tenants, as tenants in common or otherwise, if there is more than one owner, are set forth in the preceding paragraph.
3. That the nature of the title of said owner, or if more than one, then of said owner and co-owner is: In Fee.
4. That on the 26th day of June, 2026 a work of improvement on the real property hereinafter described was completed.
5. That the name of the original contractor, if any for such work of improvement was:
United Pavement Maintenance, Inc.
(If no contractor for work of improvement as a whole, insert “No Contractor”)
6. That the real property herein referred to is situated in the City of Firebaugh, County of Fresno, State of California, and is described as follows:
Q Street and 15th Street in the City of Firebaugh
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
July 6, 2026 By:
Date Signature of Owner
Ben Gallegos, City Manager
City of Firebaugh
Print Name
VERIFICATION
I understand, state:
I am the person who signed the foregoing notice. I have read the above notice and know its contents, and the facts stated therein are true of my own knowledge.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed at Firebaugh, California City of Firebaugh
This 6th day of July, 2026. Owner
By:
Ben Gallegos, City Manager
City of Firebaugh