1 MEETING AGENDA
The City Council / Successor Agency of the City of Firebaugh Vol. No. 26/07-20
LOCATION OF MEETING: Andrew Firebaugh Community Center
1655 13th Street
Firebaugh, CA 93622
DATE / TIME: July 20, 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
PRESENTATION
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 July 6, 2026.
2. WARRANT REGISTER – Period starting June 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2026.
June 2026 General Warrants #49561 - #49697 $ 904,181.92 Payroll Warrants #72869 - #72893 $ 201,528.27
Total Warrants $ 1,106,710.19
PUBLIC HEARING
None
2 NEW BUSINESS
3. RESOLUTION NO. 26-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH'S APPLICATION TO THE FRESNO COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS (FRESNO COG) MEASURE C NEW TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM FOR THE SCHOOL
ROUTE ITS SAFETY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR GRANT APPLICATION SUBMITTAL.
Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves Res. No. 26-40.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 26-41 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR
POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT PUBLIC BENEFIT PROGRAM AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL.
Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves Res. No. 26-41.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 26-42 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH
AUTHORIZING AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR, SIGN REQUIRED
ASSURANCES, AND ADMINISTER CERTAIN LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND GRANTS FOR THE ZERO-EMISSION LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT (ZELE) VOUCHER PROGRAM.
Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves Res. No. 26-42.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 26-43 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A LOCAL AUTHORITY RECOMMENDATION TO THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR OPPORTUNITY ZONE 2.0 DESIGNATION OF ELIGIBLE CENSUS TRACTS WITHIN THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH.
Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves Res. No. 26-43.
7. RESOLUTION 26-44 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH
ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO TAYLOR BACKHOE SERVICE, INC. DBA TBS CONTRACTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION, THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX DOLLARS AND NINETY-FOUR CENTS ($2,332,226.94) FOR
THE MALDONADO PARK PHASE III PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves Res. No. 26-44.
STAFF REPORTS – Enclosed.
COUNCIL MEMBERS AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
CLOSED SESSION
8. Government Code Section 54957
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION: Police Chief.
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 17, 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. 26-07-06
Location of Meeting: Andrew Firebaugh Community Center
1655 13th Street, Firebaugh, CA 93622
Date/Time: July 6, 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 Elsa Lopez
ABSENT Council Member Brady Jenkins, Council Member Felipe Perez OTHERS: City Attorney Nick Matoian; City Manager, Ben Gallegos; Deputy City Clerk, Rita Lozano; Finance Director, Pio Martin; Public Works Director/Fire Chief, Michael Molina; Battalion Chief, Hector Marin; Police Chief, Fernando Campa; City Engineer, Noe Marquez; John Patlan, Raquel Tabares, Stephanie Gonzales, Chris Gutierrez & others.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Valdez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion to approve the agenda, by Council Member Lopez, seconded by Council Member Renteria; motion passed by a 3-0 vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Regular Meeting Minutes from June 15, 2026.
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.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar by Council Member Lopez, seconded by Council Member Renteria; motion passed by a35-0 vote.
PRESENTATION
• Swearing in of Police Chief Fernando Campa.
• 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.
Open Hearing at 5:55 pm- Chris Gutierrez asked what the proposed tax amount would be, whether this was the only option available to assist with funding, and if grant opportunities had been considered. Staff responded that the proposed tax would range from approximately $75 to $200, depending on the size of the property owner's parcel. The tax would be collected through the property tax system and used to help fund the Volunteer Fire Department.
Stephanie Gonzales inquired about the results of the community survey. The City Manager responded that the survey results indicated the community was in favor of the proposed tax. - Close Hearing at 6:00 pm Return to agenda
City Council Minutes
July 6, 2026
Motion to approve Res. No. 26-35 by Council Member Renteria, seconded by Council Member Lopez, motion passed by a 3-0 vote.
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.
Motion to approve Res. No. 26-37 by Council Member Renteria, seconded by Council Member Valdez; motion passed by a 2-0 vote. Lopez - Abstain
5. RESOLUTION NO. 26-38 – A 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.
Motion to approve Res. No. 26-38 by Council Member Lopez, seconded by Council Member Renteria; motion passed by a 3-0 vote.
6. RESOLUTION 26-39 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH
ACCEPTING THE BID AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT 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.
Motion to approve Res. No. 26-39 by Council Member Lopez, seconded by Council Member Renteria; motion passed by a 3-0 vote.
7. HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR POSITION, INCLUDING JOB DESCRIPTION, SUPERVISION, AND SALARY.
Council directed staff to obtain quotes from human resources consultants and recruitment firms, and to prepare a flyer or advertisement for the HR position announcement.
STAFF REPORTS
Police Chief, Fernando Campa- Reported that several individuals were cited on the 4th of July for illegal fireworks. Battalion Chief, Hector Marin – Reported on the 2nd Annual Car Show. Chief Molina did an excellent job, and the event brought in new faces. The 4th of July holiday week was busy, with an increase in callouts. Public Works Director, Michael Molina – Nothing to report. 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, Nick Matoian – Nothing to report.
Council Member, Elsa Lopez – Nothing to report.
City Council Minutes
July 6, 2026
Council Member Renteria – Requested an update and review of the following forms: the Volunteer Form and the check-off list form for the Facilities Rental Application. Commented that it was a great car show and a great event for the community. Thanked staff and volunteers for their efforts. Council Member Valdez – Nothing to report.
COUNCIL MEMBERS AGENDA ITEMS - None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
CLOSED SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENT AFTER CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn at 6:37 pm by Council Member Lopez and seconded by Council Member Renteria. Motion passed by a 3-0 vote.
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
ME,MORANDUM
AGENDA ITEM NO:
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 20.2026
SUBJECT: Warrant Register Dated: JUNE 1, 2026 -JUNE 30,2026 RECOMMENDATION:
In accordance with Section 31202 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:
JUNE 1,2026 - JLrNE 30,2026
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 COUNCIL
APPROVE THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS AS FOLLOWS:
GENERAL WARRANTS $ 905.181 .92
PAYROLL WARRANTS
...# 49s6t - #49697
...# 72869 - #72893 $20 1.s28.27
TOTAL WARRANTS $ 1,106,710.19
Return to agenda
CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2026- JUNE 30,2026
Check
Number
49s61
Check
Date Name
6 I I I 2026 ANASTACIO ANTLINEZ
Net
Amount Description
S 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND
49562 61112026 FERNANDO CAMPA $ 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 49563 61112026 MARLIM CONTRERAS S 35O.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 49564 6I112026 BRADY JENKINS $ 452.73 MONTHLY SALARY ATTENDANCE 49565 61U2026 ELSA LOPEZ $ 455.49 MONTHLY SALARY ATTENDANCE 49566 61112026 SHERRY MARSHALL $ 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 49567 61112026 ANA MARIN 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 49568 61112026 FELIPE PEREZ 455.49 MONTHLY SALARY ATTENDANCE 49569 61112026 SILVIA RENTERIA 95O.OO MONTHLY SALARY ATTENDANCE 49570 61112026 YVONNE SANDOVAL 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 49571 61U2026 JACQUELINE TABARES 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 49572 6IT12026 NANCY VACA $ 35O.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 49573 61112026 ALFRED VN-DEZ $ 95O.OO MONTHLY SALARY ATTENDANCE 49574 61112026 MARIELA GOMEZ $ 92.71 MQ CUSTOMER REFLTND 49575 61112026 COMPASS HOMES DBA JASPAL $ 56.42 MQ CUSTOMER REFUND 49576 61112026 EMILIO SANTILLAN-FRAGA $ 1.19 MQ CUSTOMERREFUND 49577 61412026 CITY OF FIREBAUGH $ 74,473.14 ME CHECK IMAY 2026 49578 611012026 ruAN C. CASTILLO $ 215.OO MEAL PER DIEM SACRAMENTO 49579 611012026 CITY OF FIREBAUGH $ 173,256.76 PAYROLL ENDING 0610512026 49580 611012026 MAGDA MARTINEZ $ 215.00 MEAL PER DIEM SACRAMENTO $ 946.59 ALL DEPT INTERNET/TELEPHONE
$
$
$
$
$
49581 61t212026 AT&T
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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2026- JUNE 30,2026
Check Check
Number Date Name
49582 611212026 SEBASTIAN
49583 611212026 AUTOZONE COMMERCTAI- (1379
Net
Amount DescriPtion
$ 69.95 SENIOR CENTER ALARM
t2.04
t3.46
I 1.39
10.46 r4t.34
t67.83
25.r3
94.88 23.56
95.r9
16.83 33.99
Check Total: $ 646.10
Check Total: $ 368.71
AIR FRESHNER
WATERPROOF TAPE
HEAVY DUTY TAPE
BATTERY
MOBIL OIL
BELT/PULLEY
TOWELS
FD-SUPPLIES
RATCHET
A/C CERTIFIED W ICE
GAS CAN
TRUFI.IEL,FLUID
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
49584 611212026 AVI IRRIGATION INC 144.24 PARKERS PARK-PARTS
25.40 CONCRETE
2.13 POLYFITTING
34.98 SLIP FD(
161.96 HT'NTER STATION CONTROLLER
$
$
$
$
$
49s8s 611212026 BELKORP AG
Check Total: $ 2,589.05
49586 611212026 BOGIE'S PUMP SYSTEMS $ 16,134.31 SPLIT CASE PUMP INSTALL 49587 611212026 DENISE BORBOA S 15O.OO DTINKLE PARK CLEANING DEP 49588 611212026 BRYANT L. JOLLEY $ 48,OOO.OO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
58.33 ENGINE OIL
49.48 DRILL/VISE
$ 11.92 CHARGES
$ 339.64 2-V BELTS
$ (319.24) RETURNV BELT
$ 382.48 V-BELT
$ 573.35 CAP/PULL CABLE/BLADE
$ 1,319.73 LAWN MOWER SEAT ASSEMBLY
$ 269.08 4-CUSHION COVERS
$ (162.97) CUSHION COVER
$ 175.06 LAWN MOWER-PARTS
$
$
49589 611212026 C&RROYAL SVC INC.
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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2026- JUNE 30,2026
Check Check
Number Date lriame
49589 611212026 C&RROYAL SVC INC
Net
Amount
$ 707.85
$ s73.7r
s t9.42
$ 117.96
$ 396.30
$ 120.14
Description
PUSH BUMPER
HEDGE TRIMMER
ENGINE OIL
CHAIN
PUSH BUMPER
CHAIN/BAR
BULK LINLEADED GASOLINE
BULK UNLEADED GASOLINE
BULK I.JNLEADED GASOLINE
BULK DIESEL FUEL
BULK LINLEADED GASOLINE
Check Total: S 2,043.19
49590 611212026 COMCAST $ 743.57 POLICE DEPT INTERNET
49591 611212026 COMCAST BUSINESS $ 219.07 POLICE DEPT INTERNET 49592 611212026 FRESNO OXYGEN $ 32.10 PW-SHOP
49593 611212026 BENJAMIN GALLEGOS $ 3OO.OO VFW HALL CLEANING DEPOSIT 49594 611212026 JACOB GARCIA $ 15O.OO DLINKLE PARK ENCLOSED AREA 49595 611212026 LUCERO GARCIA $ 15O.OO DLINKLEPARKENCLOSEDAREA 49596 611212026 OCTAVIO GONZALEZ $ 120.50 REIMBURSEMENT DOT EXAM 49597 611212026 GRAINGER, fNC. $ 226.42 MOGIIL SCREWHID 49598 611212026 GRISWOLD LASALLE COBB DO\ $ 183.00 SERVICES COF 5OI $ 2,256.06 SERVICES WENDY OZBURN i $ 6,gt6'30 LEGAL sERVICEs v'AY 2026 Check Total: $ 9,355.36
49599 611212026 GUTHRIE PETROLEUM, INC
CheckTotal: $ 11,229.82
49600 61t212026 ANA MARIN $ 3OO.OO VFW HALL CLEANING DEPOSIT 49601 611212026MOORETWININGASSOCIATES, $ 1,575.00 PROFESSIONALSERVICESAPRIL $ 3OO.OO A/F HALL CLEANING DEPOSIT
$ 2,129.66
$ 2,453.87
$ 2,218.83
$ 2,012.03
$ 2,415.43
49602 611212026 CONSUELO MORALES
CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2026- JUNE 30,2026
Check Check
Number Date Name
49603 611212026 ALAN NEAL
49612 611212026 THARP'S FARM SUPPLY
Net
Amount Description
$ 3OO.OO VFW HALL CLEANING DEPOSIT
49604 611212026 NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL $ 6,738.83 FERRIC CHLORIDE 49605 6I 1212026 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. $ 210.68 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW MAY 26 49606 6/1212026 PRECISION CTVIL ENGINEERI 2,298.75 HOUSING DESIGNATION APP 49607 611212026 RAMON'S TIRE & AUTO SERVI 12O.OO TRUCK #4 COMPUTER CAMERA 49608 611212026 ruAN MANUEL RODRIGUEZ 1 5O.OO DTINKLE PARK ENCLOSED AREA 49609 611212026 BRIANNA RODRIGUEZ I5O.OO DI]NKLE PARK ENCLOSED AREA 49610 611212026 JORGE SALDANA 3OO.OO A/F HALL CLEANING DEPOSIT 49611 6112/2026 SIGALA INC
$
$
$
$
$
$ 35,510.00 REAP 2.0 DOWNTOWN INFILL
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
6.15 13.71
22.84 t9.66
9.06 318.88
26.97 139.06
2.15 69.80
28.94 18.52
97.50 61.47
145.10
24.92 43.17
3.35 6.69
54.78 t9.73
93.64 33.60
49.72 COUPLING
FLEX COUPE
CHAIN LUBE
BATTERY
POWER STERING FLI.IID
WIRE/TAPE
BROWNN SPRAY
ADAPTER/COUPLER/GASKET
KEYS
SLEDGE HAMMER/TAPE
RECPT COVER
TIES
NOZZLEIACETONE
MASTER TORX
SHARPENING TOOL/PRUNING
PRIMEWADAPTER
HINGE/CASTER
SCREWANCHOR
SHANK
HOMELINE PL BREAK
SAFETY GLASSES
HEX NUT
HINGE/BRACEIPAINT BRUSH
PUMP
CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2026- JUNE 30,2026
Check Check
Number Date Name
49612 611212026 THARP'S FARM SUPPLY
Check Total: $ 3,277.11
Net
Amount Description
PLUG
MARKING WAND
LIQ. CLEANER
LATCH
BATTERY
TAPE
NIPPLE
CURTIS KEYS
SHEARS/FLATWASHER/HEX NUT
DUCT TAPE
OIL/ALLS IN BOX
PLUG/FLANGE
NITRILE/CLAMP
ANT ROACH SPIDER KILLER
CLAMP/HOSE CLAMP
FLUID
MATTLOCK/HANDLE
HOSE/CLAMPS
PHOTO CONTROL
wooD
NIPPLE/CAP/COUPLE
SAW
gVOLT AKLALINE
HOSE/COUPLING
GRAY GLOSS
GLOVES
SCREW ASSORT/BOLTS
BLK SILICONE
ADAPTER/COUPLER
TEFLON TAPE
KEYS
PIPE/COUPLER
GLOSS WHITE
BOLTS
PRLINER
GASKET SET/ASSORT. SCREW
SHARPIE/WRENCH
PRLINER/BATTERY/COUPLE
FLOAT ASSY w/ COMPRESSION
CLIP
24.37 90.25
tt4.23
53.23 33.31
1r.93
1.79 8.09
94.92 8.30
t62.38
22.39 230.11
7.05 19.84
l l.s3
130.65
8.79 34.98
16.52 35.79
9.28 10.15
163.74
13.17 4.20
15.83 12.95
36.43 2.04
6.45 8.75
50.05 6.14
23.43 128.25
121.18
63.26 ts2.56
t9.39
CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2026- JUNE 30,2026
Check Check
Number Date Name
49613 611212026 THE NEIL JONES FOOD CO
Net
Amount DescriPtion
$ 3OO.OO A/F HALL CLEANING DEPOSIT
496t4 61t212026 UBEO WEST LLC $ 667.18 HP PRINTER BUILDING/ZONING 496t5 6tr2/2026 U.S. BANK EQUIPMENT FINAN $ 802.29 RNT/LEASE EQUIP 5120-6120,2026 49616 611212026 VESTIS
Check Total: $ 996.68
49617 611712026 STATE WATER RESOURCES CO} $ 7O.OO T1 CERTIFICATE A. VERDUZCO 49618 611712026 STATEWATERRESOURCES CO} $ 12O.OO RENEWALDl SHERRYMARSHALL 49619 611712026 ADAMS ASHBY GROUP, LLC $ 6,250.00 GENERALADMIN &23A.20006 $ 6,000.00 GENERALADMIN &24.CDBG
CheckTotal: $ 12,250.00
49620 611712026 AG & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 183.36 CHAINSAW CHAIN
2.79 CHARGE
2.79 CHARGE
Check Total: $ 188.94
49621 61t712026 AT&T $ 703.12 ALLDEPTTELEPHONE
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
77.51 49.55
t47.72
56.75 77.51
49.5s
147.72
56.75 77.51
49.55 149.81
s6.75
COMMLINITY CENTER
CITY HALL
SHOP
SENIOR CENTER
COMMLINITY CENTER
CITY HALL
SHOP
SENIOR CENTER
COMMUNITY CENTER
CITY HALL
SHOP
SENIOR CENTER
LAB ANALYSIS
LAB ANALYSIS
LAB ANALYSIS
LAB ANALYSIS
LAB ANALYSIS
LAB ANALYSIS
LAB ANALYSIS
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
of
296.6s
(2e6.6s)
159.94
3,120.00
89.38 t77.58
89.38 6
49622 611712026 BSK & ASSOCIATES,INC
CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2026- JUNE 30,2026
Check Check
Number Date Name
49622 611712026 BSK & ASSOCIATES, INC
49627 611712026 FRESNO COT]NTY TREASURER
Net
Amount
$ 1s9.94
$ 89.38
$ 177.58
$ 159.94
$ st2.74
$ 89.38
$ 270.19
$ 1s9.94
$ 174.96
Description
ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS
LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB
Check Total: $ 5,430.33
49623 611712026 CINTAS CORPORATION $ 145.77 SEMOR CENTER AGREEMENT 49624 611712026 CENTRAL VALLEYTOXICOLOG $ 44.00 ALCOHOL ANALYSIS 49625 611712026 FIREBAUGHHARDWARE COMP $ 31.59 DOUGLAS FIR 49626 611712026 FOTINTAIN PEOPLE, INC. $ 2,241.05 SOLENOID/VALVE $
$
$
$
$
108.36
144.48
180.60
tr}.76
174.28
PROCESSING SERVICES
PROCESSING SERVICES
PRISONER PROCESSING
PROCESSING SERVICES
ACCESS FEES MAY 2026
Check Total: $ 718.48
49628 611712026 FRESNO CITY COLLEGE $ 82.00 REGISTRATION JASON FIREARM 49629 611712026 FRESNO MOBILE RADIO, INC 7,448.00 PD ANNUAL BILLING OF AIRTIME 49630 611712026 GENERAL CODE T,295.00 ECODE36O ANNUAL MAINT 49631 611712026 GRAINGER, fNC. $ 226.42 MOGUL SCREW
49632 6117 12026 LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC $ 616.60 TOW STRAP TUFLEX TAN 49633 6IIT12026MARIADELCARMENMAGANA $ 3OO.OO A/FHALLCLEANINGDEPOSIT 49634 6117 12026 MID-VALLEY DISPOSAL $ 39,835.76 SERVICES PERFORMED IN MAY $ 308.84 BUILDING DEPT INSPECTION
$
$
49635 611712026 PECK'S PRINTERY
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Check Check
Number Date Name
49636 611712026 PRECISION CIVL ENGINEERI
CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2026- JUNE 30,2026
Net
Amount Description
$ 5,632.50 AHSC SITEPLANREVIEW
$ 12O.OO COSTRECOVERYAGREEMENT
$ 1,162.50 CITY PLANNING MAY 2026
Check Total: $ 6,915.00
49637 611712026 QUINN COMPANY, INC. $ 45.93 COVER-CONTRO/PARTS 49638 611712026 LORENA RTVAS $ 15O.OO DUNKLEPARK ENCLOSEDAREA 49639 6117 12026 SIGNMAX $ 128.39 SIGNS
49640 611712026 SSA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS 6,860.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 49641 6117 12026 TEAMCALIFORNIA 2,7OO.OO MEMBERSHIP ECONOMIC 5O.OO FD PEST CONTROL
5O.OO PD PEST CONTROL
15O.OO ALL DEPT PEST CONTROL
5O.OO FD PEST CONTROL
Check Total: $ 300.00
49643 611712026 UBEO WEST LLC S 213.05 HP MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 49644 61t712026 USA BLUEBOOK $ 881 .72 GATE VALVE/SAFETY GLASSES 49645 611712026 VORTAL $ 2OO.OO CNICLY CITY PLAN.VILLAGE 49646 6117 12026 PVZAFACTORY $ 127.83 FIRE DEPT LLTNCH PROVIDED 49647 6117 /2026 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. $ 6,052.00 HOUSING BUILDING SERVICES $ 137.00 FIRE SERVICES 4125-5129,2
Check Total: $ 6,189.00
49648 611712026 STATE WATERRESOURCES CO} $ 5O.OO Dl EXAM ALBERTO VERDUZCO 49649 611712026 VANIR CONSTRUCTION MANAC $ 245.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MAY26 49650 612412026 CITY OF FIREBAUGH s 15t,926.77 PAYROLL ENDING 6l 19 12026 $ 4OO.OO SENIOR LUNCH MONEY TABLE
$
$
49642 611712026 TECH MASTER MANAGEMENT
49651 612512026 WESTAMERICA BANK
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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2026- JUNE 30,2026
Check Check Net
Number Date Name Amount Description
49653 613012026 STATE WATERRESOURCES COl $ 5O.OO DI EXAM ANASTACIO ANTI.INEZ 49654 613012026 STATE WATER RESOURCES COI $ 5O.OO Dl EXAM JESUS GUTIERREZ 49655 613012026 STATE WATER RESOURCES COI $ 7O.OO Dl CERTIFICATE FEES ARMANDO 49656 6130/2026 CINTAS CORPORATION $ 145.77 SENIOR CENTERAGREEEMENT 49657 613012026 AAC INVESTIGATIONS 1,8OO.OO BACKGROUND APPLICANT 49658 613012026 A & J AUTO BODY 6,000.00 PD FORD EXPLORER REPAIR 496s9 613012026 JACQUELTN ALVAREZ 25O.OO A/F HALL CLEANING DEPOSIT 49660 613012026 AQUA-METRIC SALES, CO. 1,562.50 BASESTATION INSTALLATION 4966t 613012026 AT&T MOBTLTTY 919.58 PD CELLPHONES AND INTERNET 49662 613012026 AT&T MOBILITY 1,259,63 CITY HALL/PWCOUNCIL CELL 49663 613012026 COMCAST 296,77 FIRE DEPT INTERNET
525.84 CONCRETE
49665 613012026 DEPARTMENT OF ruSTICE $ 66.00 FINGERPRINTS }/'AY 2026 49666 613012026 DIAMOND LOCKSMITHS $ 367.96 FD SERVICE
49667 613012026 DISH $ 108.39 SEMOR CENTER CABLE
49668 613012026 ELITE I.INIFORMS $ 1,191.85 PD-HILITE CARRIER $
$
$
$
$
$
$
49664 613012026 CROWN SHORTLOAD CONCRET $
Check Total: $ 2,622.86
49670 613012026FERGUSONWATERWORKS#277 $ 208.14 HOLESAW/PILOTDRILL 49669 613012026 EWING IRzuGATION PRODUCTS $
s
1,801.73 PARK-SUPPLIES
821.13 EXPAND MOD DISC
22.25 BEN-UVC INC WASHINGTON TR
21.94 BEN-UBER WASHINGTON TRIP
26.97 BEN-UBER WASHINGTON TRIP
19.87 BEN-UBER WASHINGTON
$
$
$
$
49671 613012026 FIRST BANKCARD
CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2026- JUNE 30,,2026
Check Check
Number Date Name
49671 613012026 FIRST BANKCARD
49672 613012026 FIRST BANKCARD
49673 613012026 FIRST BANKCARD
Amount
$ 1,596.63
$ 1,596.63
$ 1,596.63
s 68.00
$ 4s.00
I 42.43
$ 21.98
$ s 1.00
$ 49.99
$ 26.97
$ 168,81
$ 18s.82
$ 168.81
$ 3s.93
Check Total: $ 5,745.66
706.6r
22s.00
269.29
8.98 32.34
94.96 31.67
t25.28
251.00
283.01
272.00
43.57 Check Total: $ 2,343.71
Description
BEN-TIYATT FREDDY V ALDEZ
BEN-HYATT SILVIA RENTERIA
BEN-HYATT BEN GALLEGOS
BEN-FRESNO AIRPORT PARKING
BEN-MONORAIL LAS VEGAS
BEN-UBER LAS VEGAS
BEN-UBER LAS VEGAS
BEN-FRESNO AIRPORT FEES
BEN-UBER LAS VEGAS
BEN-UBER LAS VEGAS
BEN-LINQ VEGAS FELIPE PEREZ
BEN.LINQ VEGAS SILVIA
BEN-LINQ VEGAS BEN GALLEGOS
BEN-UBER WASHINGTON
PW-LOWES
PW-CALIFORNIA WATER ENVIRON
PW -PIZZAFACTORY FIRE DEPT
PW-STATE FOOD FIRE DEPT
PW-AMAZON SEMOR CTR BAGS
PW-AMAZON HAND SOAP SENIOR
PW.AMAZON BATTERIES
PW-PD PAPER TOWEL TRI FOL
PW-CA WATER ENVIRONMENT
PW-WALMART DOG FOOD
PW-PAYPAL WATER DISTzuBUT
PW-AMAZON VACCUM BAG
PD-TRANSI.INION
PD-CALIFORNIA NARCOTIC
PD-EVQ
PD-DOWINX HONG KONG
PD-TARGET SPORTS USA
PD.CHEWY.COM K9 FOOD
PD.DISPATCH WELLNESS
PD-TARGET SPORTS USA
PD-MADD.ORG
PIO.AMAZON TONER SENIOR CTR
PIO-RINGCENTRAL INC
Net
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Check Total
$ 17s.00
$ 120.00
$ 7s.00
$ 194.34
$ 697.50
$ 77.2r
$ 12s.00
$ 423.4e
$ 192.00
$ 11s.90
$ 462.67
$ 2,658.11
Check Check
Number Date Name
49674 613012026 FIRST BANKCARD
CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2026- JUNE 30,2026
Net
Amount Description
$ 5O.OO RITA-FRESNO COLINTY CLERK
$ 195.00 RITA-IIMC MEMBERSHIP FEES
Check Total: $ 245.00
49675 613012026 FIREBAUGH FALCON FOOTBAL, $ 2,3OO.OO REIMBURSEMENT LEAGUE FEES 49676 613012026 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FRES $ 9OO.OO ANNUAL HABITAT EVENT 49677 613012026INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION $ 2,405.80 IA26-01 POLICE DEPT 49678 6t30t2026 LEAGUE OF CA CTTTES SSJVD $ s7.00 SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN DIVISIO 49679 613012026 LVLOZA $ I5O.OO ENCLOSED AREA CLEANING DEP 49680 613012026 MANUELS TIRE SERVICE, INC $ 157.53
$ 34.26
$ s85.19
$ 1,995.45
$ 25.00
$ 267.39
s 29.26
$ 29.26
$ 29.26
Check Total: $ 3,152.60
49681 613012026 SHERRY MARSHALL $ 15O.OO WORK BOOTS REIMBURSEMENT 49682 613012026 MIGUEL'S PLUMBING SERVICE $ 72O.OO CITY HALL PLUG UP 49683 613012026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC $ 61,804.12 ALL DEPTS#7355932148-I $1 153.13 PD/FIRE DEPT #3247232548-
Check Total: $ 62,957.25
49684 6/3012026 PG&E $ 1,585.49 WATERWELL #2043345988-8 49685 613012026 PRIMO BRANDS $ 469.67 ALL DEPT WATER SERVICE (97.49) CREDIT PINESOL
552.8I BUILDING DEPT-OFFICE SUPPLIES
12.41 BTIILDING DEPT-MONITOR
32.92 BUILDING DEPT.MONITOR
I 89.02 RITA-BINDER/LABEL/AVERY
RADIAL PATCH
RADIAL PATCH
TUBE/TIRES
FD-TIRES
SERVICE
TUBE/TIRE
RADIAL PATCH
RADIAL PATCH
RADIAI PATCH
$
$
$
$
$
49686 613012026 QUILL CORPORATION
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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2026- JUNE 30,2026
Check Check
Number Date Name
49686 6/30/2026 QUrLL CORPORATION Description
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES ALL D
TONER FOR BACK PRINTER
PARKS-TOILET PAPER
NANCY.BOXES FOR FILES
PARKS -CLEANING SUPPLIES
COMMLINITY CTR-PRO FOAM
49687 6/30/2026 SIGALA rNC.
Check Total: $ 2,263.75
$ 13,618.75 REAP 2.0 DOWNTOWNDESP
$ 26,719.50 POLICE AND FIRE STATION
49688 6/30/2026 Sitelogle, Inc
49689 6/30/2026 srEVE DovALI coNsrRucrlol\ $ 76,009.48 LAS DELTAS sysrEM ,'pRov 49690 6/30/2026 TEAM Crvx $ 11,740.34 BASE CONSULTING FEE MAY 2026 49691 6/30/2026 TELSTAR INSTRUMENTS $ 330.00 wwTp_sERVrcE $t 322.00 WWTP-SERVICE Check Total: $ 1,652.00
49692 6/30/2026 THE
'ALVATI.N
ARMY $ 10,61 1.65 Hor MEAL/F.'D DISTRTBUTI.N
49693 6/30/2026 TWOBROTHERS CATHODIC SEI $ 1,2OO.OO WTP3I-INSPECTDOORLOCK 49694 6/30/2026 DATAPATH $ 6,55I.09 MONTHLYBILLINGJTINE2O26 49695 6/30/2026 LUIS VALDEZ $ 15O.OO WORKBOOKREIMBIIRSEMENT 49696 6/30/2026 VORTAL $ 3OO.OO MONTHLYCITYWEBSITE
49697 6/30/2026 YOLTNG'S AIR CONDTTIONING $ 96.00 coMpRESSOR DTAGNOSTTC FEE Cash Account Total: $ 905,1g1.92
Total Disbursements: $ 905,1 8l .92
::::::::==:=
Net
Amount
$ 202.97
$ 42s.38
$ 349.77
$ 4s.34
s 291.93 $ 2ss.69
TO: City of Firebaugh City Council
FROM: Mario Gouveia, PE
DATE: July 20, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution of Support for the School Route ITS Safety Enhancement Project Grant Application RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-40, expressing support for the City of Firebaugh's application to the Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) Measure C New Technology Program for the School Route ITS Safety Enhancement Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute documents necessary for grant application submittal.
BACKGROUND:
The Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) has released a call for projects under the Measure C New Technology Program, which provides funding for innovative transportation and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) projects throughout Fresno County.
The City of Firebaugh is preparing an application for funding for the proposed School Route ITS Safety Enhancement Project. The project would deploy Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) safety technologies, which will include approximately six (6) Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) and six (6) radar feedback signs at key school crossings and school travel corridors throughout the community to support safer walking and bicycling routes to and from school.
The grant application is due to Fresno COG on July 29, 2026. Funding recommendations are anticipated to be considered by the Fresno COG Policy Board in September 2026 and by the Fresno County Transportation Authority in October 2026, with notice to proceed anticipated in January 2027.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed project is intended to improve pedestrian safety, increase driver awareness, and encourage active transportation for students traveling to and from school.
City staff have worked collaboratively to identify priority locations for deployment based on existing school routes, heavily utilized pedestrian crossings, and existing school zone signage locations throughout the community.
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) are proposed at heavily utilized pedestrian crossings serving school-aged children, while radar feedback signs are proposed at existing school zone and school crossing locations to encourage speed compliance and improve driver awareness. Collectively, the improvements are intended to facilitate safer walking and bicycling routes to and from schools throughout the community.
The proposed project is consistent with the goals and policies of the Firebaugh General Plan Circulation Element related to school routes, pedestrian safety, and active transportation, as well as regional transportation goals related to multimodal safety and the deployment of innovative transportation technologies.
As part of the grant application process, the City is coordinating letters of support from the Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District and Firebaugh Police Department to demonstrate community support for the project.
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Adoption of the proposed resolution formally expresses the City's support for the School Route ITS Safety Enhancement Project and the City's application to the Fresno COG Measure C New Technology Program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 26-40
RESOLUTION NO. 26-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH EXPRESSING SUPPORT
FOR THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH'S APPLICATION TO THE FRESNO COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS (FRESNO COG) MEASURE C NEW TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM FOR THE
SCHOOL ROUTE ITS SAFETY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR GRANT APPLICATION SUBMITTAL.
WHEREAS, the Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) has released a call for projects under the Measure C New Technology Program to fund innovative transportation and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) projects throughout Fresno County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Firebaugh desires to submit an application for funding for the School Route ITS Safety Enhancement Project; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project would deploy Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) safety improvements, which includes approximately six (6) Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) and six (6) radar feedback signs at key school crossings and school travel corridors throughout the community to support safer walking and bicycling routes to and from school; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is intended to improve pedestrian safety, increase driver awareness, support active transportation, and facilitate safer routes to school for Firebaugh students and families; and WHEREAS, the proposed project is consistent with the goals and policies of the Firebaugh General Plan Circulation Element related to school routes, pedestrian safety, and active transportation, as well as regional transportation goals related to multimodal safety and innovative transportation technologies; and WHEREAS, the City desires to demonstrate its support for the project and authorize submission of the grant application;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh as follows:
1. The City Council hereby expresses its support for the School Route ITS Safety Enhancement Project and the City's application for funding through the Fresno COG Measure C New Technology Program.
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and submit all documents necessary to complete and submit the grant application.
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 20th day of June 2026.
Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
City of Firebaugh
RESOLUTION NO. 26-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION
CONTROL DISTRICT PUBLIC BENEFIT PROGRAM, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER
AS THE DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL
WHEREAS, the City of Firebaugh is committed to improving municipal operations, reducing emissions, and modernizing its public fleet; and
WHEREAS, funding opportunities are available through the New Alternative Fuel Vehicle Purchase - Public Benefit Grant Program, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for the acquisition and implementation of new, clean-energy or specialized vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the City of Firebaugh desires to apply for financial assistance to fund the procurement of an electric vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the granting agency requires documentation demonstrating that the governing body of the applicant has authorized the submittal of said application and has designated a specific official with the authority to make financial decisions and implement the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh as follows:
1. Authorization to Submit Application: The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the submittal of a formal application to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for the New Alternative Fuel Vehicle Purchase – Public Benefit Grant.
2. Designation of Authorized Official: The City Council hereby designates and authorizes the City Manager, or their designated designee, as the Duly Authorized Official to execute, conduct all negotiations, sign, and submit all applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests, and periodic reports necessary to successfully implement and complete the new vehicle project.
3. Financial Commitment: The Authorized Official is empowered to make financial decisions on behalf of the City as required by the grant agreement, subject to standard budgetary oversight and City Council appropriations.
4. Effective Date: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh at a regular meeting held on this 20th day of July, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
Freddy Valdez, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AUTHORIZING AND
DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR, SIGN REQUIRED ASSURANCES, AND
ADMINISTER CERTAIN LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND GRANTS
FOR THE ZERO-EMISSION LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT (ZELE) VOUCHER PROGRAM WHEREAS, several Local, State, and Federal programs provide opportunities for public agencies and other eligible entities to apply for administrative, capital, operational, and other financial assistance through various programs, projects, and grants; and
WHEREAS, the City of Firebaugh desires to participate in such funding opportunities, including but not limited to the Zero-Emission Landscaping Equipment (ZELE) Voucher Program and the Public Benefit Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Firebaugh is required to designate an Authorized Individual by resolution to submit applications, execute required assurances and related documents, and administer such programs on behalf of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh as follows:
1. The City of Firebaugh hereby authorizes the City Manager, or its designee, to act as the City's Authorized Individual.
2. The Authorized Individual is authorized to:
• Prepare and submit applications for Local, State, and Federal programs, projects, and grants; • Execute all required assurances, certifications, agreements, and related documents necessary to secure and administer such funding;
• Administer awarded funds and perform all actions necessary to implement the approved programs and projects on behalf of the City of Firebaugh.
3. This authorization specifically includes, but is not limited to:
• The Zero-Emission Landscaping Equipment (ZELE) Voucher Program; • The Public Benefit Program; and
• Other eligible Local, State, and Federal programs, projects, and grants for which the City may apply.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this authorization shall remain in full force and effect until modified or rescinded by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of July 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
Freddy Valdez, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
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F I R E B A U G H C I T Y C O U N C I L
S T A F F R E P O R T
Date: July 20, 2026
To: Firebaugh City Council
From: Jenna Chilingerian, Planning Consultant
Subject: Consideration of Opportunity Zone 2.0 Recommendation for Eligible Census Tract in the City of Firebaugh
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit a Local Authority Recommendation to the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) requesting that the following eligible census tracts be considered for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation: 84.03 (06019008403), 84.04 (06019008404), and 84.05 (06019008405).
Summary:
Opportunity Zones 2.0 is a renewed federal-state designation process intended to encourage longterm private investment in eligible economically distressed census tracts through tax-advantaged investment tools. California is currently soliciting local recommendations for eligible tracts, and designation of a Firebaugh tract could strengthen the City’s ability to attract private investment for economic development, housing, revitalization, infrastructure, and job-generating projects.
This action would authorize the City to formally request that the State consider one or more eligible Firebaugh census tracts for designation as Opportunity Zones under the current Opportunity Zones
2.0 cycle. The recommendation does not designate a tract, approve development, or commit City funds, but it positions the City to compete for inclusion in California’s statewide nomination package.
Background:
The Opportunity Zone program was originally created to channel private capital gains investment into economically distressed communities, and Opportunity Zones 2.0 continues that framework through a new round of tract designations. California’s GO-Biz is administering the local recommendation phase, during which cities and other authorized public entities may recommend eligible census tracts for the Governor’s consideration.
GO-Biz indicates that the State will consider factors such as alignment with California Jobs First priorities, affordable housing and RHNA implementation, shovel-ready sites, and evidence of public investment or readiness to attract private investment. The Local Authority Recommendation process requires one submission per eligible tract and includes questions about strategic sectors, partners, committed investment, and site readiness.
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Discussion:
If a Firebaugh census tract is ultimately selected for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation, the designation could improve the City’s visibility to investors and developers seeking to place capital in designated areas. Potential benefits may include increased market attention for housing, business expansion, redevelopment, industrial or logistics activity, infrastructure-supportive development, and adaptive reuse or infill opportunities, depending on the characteristics of the tract.
For the City, the practical value of seeking designation is that it creates another economic development tool that can complement local land use planning, capital improvements, housing efforts, and infrastructure planning. Recommendation of a tract does not guarantee investment, but it may help the City compete more effectively for private capital by highlighting Firebaugh’s opportunity areas and readiness for future projects.
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize submission of a recommendation for the following tracts 84.03 (06019008403), 84.04 (06019008404), and 84.05 (06019008405) as shown in Figure 1. Staff further recommends authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to finalize supporting narratives and tract-specific information required by GO-Biz, including descriptions of strategic-sector alignment, investment readiness, committed public improvements, and supporting partners.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with authorizing submittal of the recommendation other than staff time. Any future project, incentive, infrastructure commitment, or funding request associated with a designated tract would return to the City Council for separate consideration.
Environmental Review:
Authorization to recommend a census tract for Opportunity Zone 2.0 consideration is not a project under CEQA because it does not commit the City to any specific development or physical improvement. In the alternative, the action is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that authorizing submittal of a recommendation has no possibility of causing a significant effect on the environment.
Figure 1: Opportunity Zones 2.0 Eligibility
RESOLUTION NO. 26-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AUTHORIZING
SUBMITTAL OF A LOCAL AUTHORITY RECOMMENDATION TO THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR OPPORTUNITY ZONE 2.0 DESIGNATION
OF ELIGIBLE CENSUS TRACTS WITHIN THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH
WHEREAS, the Opportunity Zone 2.0 program is a renewed federal-state designation process intended to encourage long-term private investment in eligible economically distressed census tracts through tax-advantaged investment tools; and
WHEREAS, the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is administering the local recommendation phase for Opportunity Zones 2.0, during which cities and other authorized public entities may recommend eligible census tracts for the Governor's consideration; and WHEREAS, the City of Firebaugh is eligible to recommend the following census tracts for Opportunity Zone
2.0 designation: 84.03 (06019008403), 84.04 (06019008404), and 84.05 (06019008405); and WHEREAS, designation of one or more eligible Firebaugh census tracts could strengthen the City's ability to attract private investment for economic development, housing, revitalization, infrastructure, and job-generating projects; and
WHEREAS, the Local Authority Recommendation process requires tract-specific information regarding strategic sectors, partners, committed investment, and site readiness, and staff has recommended authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to finalize those supporting narratives and materials; and WHEREAS, authorization to submit a Local Authority Recommendation does not designate any tract, approve any development project, or commit City funds, but positions the City to compete for inclusion in California's statewide nomination package; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that authorization to recommend census tracts for Opportunity Zone 2.0 consideration is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act because it does not commit the City to any specific development or physical improvement, and in the alternative is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that the action has no possibility of causing a significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager, or designee, to submit a Local Authority Recommendation to GO-Biz requesting that the following eligible census tracts be considered for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation: 84.03 (06019008403), 84.04 (06019008404), and 84.05 (06019008405).
2. The City Manager, or designee, is further authorized to prepare, finalize, execute, and submit any applications, narratives, forms, attachments, letters, and other supporting materials required or deemed necessary or appropriate for the City's Opportunity Zone 2.0 recommendation.
3. The City Council acknowledges that submission of the Local Authority Recommendation does not obligate the City to approve any future development, expend City funds, or undertake any specific project, and that any future project, incentive, infrastructure commitment, or funding request associated with a designated tract shall return to the City Council for separate consideration.
4. The officers and staff of the City are authorized and directed to take such additional actions as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh held on the 20th day of July 2026, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
Freddy Valdez, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
ATTEST:
The undersigned, Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk of Applicant, does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing is a true and full copy of a resolution of the Applicant’s governing body adopted at a duly convened meeting on the date above-mentioned, and that the resolution has not been altered, amended, or repealed.
____________________________________
Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Firebaugh Agenda Item No. ______
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ben Gallegos, City Manager
DATE: July 20, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 26-44, Accepting Bid from Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. dba TBS Contractors for the Maldonado Park Phase III Project in the total amount of Two Million, Three Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand, Two Hundred Twenty-Six Dollars and Ninety-Four Cents ($2,332,226.94).
RECOMMENDATION
1. Council, by motion, adopt Resolution No. 26-44 accepting the bid from Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. dba TBS Contractors for the Maldonado Park Phase III Project in the total amount of Two Million, Three Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand, Two Hundred Twenty-Six Dollars and Ninety-Four Cents ($2,332,226.94).
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the contract agreement with Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. dba TBS Contractors on behalf of the City of Firebaugh.
BACKGROUND
In late 2024, the City applied to the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to undertake the Maldonado Park Phase III project. The City was successful in its application for funding and was subsequently awarded $3.3 million towards this project. A contract with the State was executed in the Fall/Winter of 2025 under 24-CDBG-10008.
The City originally developed Maldonado Park with a number of funding sources, including CDBG, in 2007, which included a playground, splash park, soccer field, restrooms, etc. The City has always intended to develop the adjacent vacant lot to create a larger and more vibrant park space, but due to a lack of funding, has not seen that come to fruition. The awarded CDBG funds will be used to develop the remaining 3 acres to include: playground areas, fitness equipment, basketball court, tennis/pickleball courts, full-size soccer field, five-lane track around the soccer field, pathways, field lighting, picnic areas, and more.
DISCUSSION
A public bid process was followed, and on May 15, 2026, bids were publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 pm at the City of Firebaugh City Hall. A total of nine (9) bids were received by the deadline. The project architect, grant consultant, and City attorney have reviewed the bids with staff and have determined the lowest responsive bid was submitted by TBS Contractors. It should be noted that a number of the bids that were received were deemed “non-responsive” as they failed to submit required documents and/or information that was requested in the bid set. The City Attorney has provided a summary of those deficiencies in the attached letter. The base bids were as follows:
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Staff Report: Maldonado Park Phase III Award Page 2
July 20, 2026
- Stockbridge General Contract $1,884,651.90 (non-responsive) - Terra West Construction Inc. $1,904,896.40 (non-responsive) - Marina Still Growing $1,920,272.00 (non-responsive)
- Cal Valley Construction $1,928,083.00 (non-responsive) - Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. $1,979,571.10
- JT2 Inc. dba Todd Companies $1,997,500.00
- American Paving Co $2,018,726.80
- Alpha 1 Engineering $2,289,874.00
- Harris Development Corp $2,585,540.45
- Architect’s Estimate $3,235,917.00
It is recommended that a Contract be awarded to Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. dba TBS Contractors in the amount of one million, nine hundred seventy-nine thousand, five hundred seventy-one dollars and ten cents ($1,979,571.10). In addition, the City is accepting Bid Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 that the contractor included for a total adjusted contract price of two million, three hundred thirty-two thousand, two hundred twenty-six dollars and ninety-four cents ($2,332,226.94).
FISCAL IMPACT
The Maldonado Park expansion project will be funded by CDBG dollars, which are 100% grant funds.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Award the base bid and alternatives in the amount of $2,332,226.94 to TBS Contractors and direct staff to move forward with contract documents.
ATTACHMENT:
- Bid Summary
- City Attorney Letter
- Park Schematic
RESOLUTION 26-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO TAYLOR BACKHOE SERVICE, INC.
DBA TBS CONTRACTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION, THREE HUNDRED
THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX DOLLARS AND NINETY-FOUR CENTS ($2,332,226.94) FOR THE MALDONADO PARK PHASE III PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, in late 2024, the City applied to the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to undertake the Maldonado Park Phase III project; and WHEREAS, the City was successful in its application for funding and was subsequently awarded $3.3 million towards the project; and
WHEREAS, a contract with the State of California was executed in the Fall/Winter of 2025 under 24-CDBG10008; and WHEREAS, the Invitation to Bid for the Maldonado Park Phase III Project was originally issued in January 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Invitation to Bid for the Maldonado Park Phase III Project was re-issued due to all bidders being deemed non-responsive; and
WHEREAS, bids for the Maldonado Park Phase III Project were publicly opened and read aloud at the Firebaugh City Hall on May 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., this being the advertised bid opening date and time; and WHEREAS, a total of nine (9) bids were received, and the bid base results were listed as below; and Contractor Total Base Bid
Stockbridge General Contract $1,884,651.90
Terra West Construction Inc. $1,904,896.40
Marina Still Growing $1,920,272.00
Cal Valley Construction $1,928,083.00
Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. dba TBS Contractors $1,979,571.10 JT2 Inc. dba Todd Companies $1,997,500.00
American Paving Co. $2,018,726.80
Alpha 1 Engineering $2,289,874.00
Harris Development Corp. $2,585,540.45
WHEREAS, the Engineer’s Estimate was $3,235,917.00; and WHEREAS, the four lowest bids were rejected as non-responsive due to failure to include information and/or documentation required by the Invitation to Bid; and
WHEREAS, the bids have been reviewed and Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. dba TBS Contractors submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid;
WHEREAS, the City desires to accept Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. dba TBS Contractors’ base bid and alternatives in the amount of two million, three hundred thirty-two thousand, two hundred twenty-six dollars and ninety-four cents ($2,332,226.94).
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh, County of Fresno, California, resolves as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
2. Adopts a Resolution to award a contract to Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. dba TBS Contractors in the amount of two million, three hundred thirty-two thousand, two hundred twenty-six dollars and ninetyfour cents ($2,332,226.94).
3. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement with Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. dba TBS Contractors on behalf of the City of Firebaugh.
4. This resolution will become effective immediately.
The foregoing resolution was regularly introduced, passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh held on the 20th 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 foregoing resolution was regularly introduced, passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh this 20th day of July 2026.
Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Firebaugh TENNIS COURT NATURAL TURF SOCCER FIELD BASKETBALL COURT PLAYGROUND SEATING AREA SEATING AREA BIKE RACKS FR. CRAIG ST. ZOZAYA ST. TEAM SEATING AREA, TYP. ASPHALT TRACK DRINKING FOUNTAIN & TRASH RECEPTACLES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS SITE PLAN MALDONADO PARK PHASE II 1133 P STREET FIREBAUGH, CA 93622 1" = 30'-0" 07 . 09 . 2026 01 OF 01 Bidder Names Bid Amount Responsivness Status Reseason for Non-Responsivness Contact Taylor Backhoe Service Inc.
$ 1,979,571.10
Responsive
1605 E. GERARD AVE. MERCED, CA 95341
Phone: (209) 384-8424
Email: [email protected]
Stockbridge General
Contracting, Inc. $ 1,884,651.90 Non-Responsive Missing Contractor Questionnaire. Missing SAM.gov registration. MBE/WBE goals were met.
2972 LARKIN AVE. CLOVIS, CA 93612
Phone: (559) 292-7760
Email: [email protected]
Terra West Landscape Inc. $ 1,904,896.40 Non-Responsive Missing Required Subcontractor for Playground
Equipment. Incomplete Business Enterprise Info
Form: Incomplete (cannot verify MBE/WBE
compliance). Form 1: Incomplete (omitted
subcontracting/hiring declarations). Qualitative
Efforts: Incomplete (noted "If awarded" and "TBD"
rather than providing current data). Advertisements:
Missing entirely.
1030 GETTYSBURG AVE. SUITE 107, CLOVIS, CA 93612
Phone: (559) 252-1356
Email:[email protected]
Marina Landscape Inc. $ 1,920,272.00 Non-Responsive
Missing Contractor Questionnaire. Form B is
incomplete; it lacks the list of actual bids received
and selection justifications.
744 N. ECKHOFF ST. ORANGE, CA 92868
Phone: (714) 939-6600
Email: [email protected]
Cal Valley Construction Inc. $ 1,928,083.00 Non-Responsive Missing Subcontractor for playground installation and Documentation of Qualitative Efforts
5125 N. GATES AVE. #102, FRESNO, CA 93722
Phone: (559) 274-0300
Email: [email protected],
[email protected]
Jt2 Inc. dba Todd Companies
$ 1,997,500.00
Non-Responsive Not Lowest Bidder
PO BOX 6820, VISALIA, CA 93290
Phone: (559) 651-5820
Email: [email protected]
American Paving Company
$ 2,018,726.80
Non-Responsive Not Lowest Bidder
525 W. ALLUVIAL AVE. FRESNO, CA 93711
Phone: (559) 441-1900
Email: [email protected],
[email protected]
Alpha 1 Engineering $ 2,289,874.00 Non-Responsive Not Lowest Bidder 3366 W. SUSSEX WAY, FRESNO, CA 93722
Phone: (559) 478-3276
Email: [email protected]
Harris Development Corp.
HBC Enterprises $ 2,342,507.13
Non-Responsive Not Lowest Bidder
1840 SHAW AVE. STUIE 105-08, CLOVIS, CA 93611
Phone: (559) 575-3000
Email: [email protected],
[email protected]
TO: Mayor Freddy Valdez and Council Members
FROM: Pio Martin, Finance Director
DATE: July 20, 2026
SUBJECT: Administrative Staff Report
Executive Summary
This report provides an update on projects, administrative tasks, community initiatives, and notable staff milestone.
Special Recognition
Congratulations to Isabel Saldivar – 20 Years of Service The City of Firebaugh extends its warmest congratulations and deepest gratitude to Isabel Saldivar, as the city Building Clerk and Event Coordinator for reaching an incredible milestone of 20 years of dedicated service to our community. Thank you, Isabel, for your outstanding commitment and loyalty to the City of Firebaugh!
1. Administration & Human Resources
• Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA): Effective July 1, 2026, the approved COLA increases have been successfully implemented across departments:
o Administrative Staff: Received a 3.0% increase.
o Police & Public Works Staff: Received a 3.5% increase. • Facility Rental Updates: Administrative staff are currently revising the rental applications and policies for both the AF Community Center and the VFW Hall. The goal is to streamline the reservation process, clarify renter responsibilities, and update liability guidelines for community use.
2. Finance Department
• Fiscal Year-End Closeout: Finance staff are focused on closing out the books for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2026. This involves reconciling all departmental accounts, finalizing yearend revenues and expenditures, and preparing preliminary reports for the upcoming annual audit.
3. Community Events & Recreation
• Firebaugh Cantaloupe Carnival: Ticket sales for the Firebaugh Cantaloupe Carnival are officially underway. Tickets may be purchased at City Hall.
• Carnival Ticket Pricing:
o Daily Pass: $35
o Four-Day Pass: $85
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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: July 20, 2026
Subject: Deputy City City/Administrative and HR Personnel Updates Overview
This report provides an update on current administrative projects and personnel-related activities.
Current Projects and Activities
Personnel Records Management and Employment Records:
• Updated and maintained personnel files, including revisions to official City records. • Prepared and filed agendas, resolutions, and related documents to ensure records remained current and compliant with City and State requirements.
• Assisted new employees with hiring packets, prepared Employee Status Reports for new hires and salary increases, supported recruitment activities, and responded to employee enrollment inquiries. • Prepared, executed, and distributed contracts related to City operations, grants, and interagency agreements.
• Updated employee information for DMV records.
• Assisted in responding to complaints and conducted Human Resources and Government Code research to support issue resolution.
• Prepared Employee Status Reports to implement Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increases in accordance with applicable Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), effective July 1, 2026.
Public Requests and Administrative Support:
Assisted in responding to 26 public records requests and provided administrative support for agenda preparation, meeting minutes, contracts, and related City Council documentation.
Other Event Activities:
Attended the following: Council Meetings, Dept. Head Meetings and other meetings. Working on updating all grant files.
Recorded documents at Fresno County Office.
Participated in scheduled meeting with POST representative. Published and posted Public Hearing Notices to meet city project requirements. Attended CalPERS virtual webinar.
Assisted in bid opens.
Worked on compliance issues for SB 707, which is taking effect July 1, 2026. Notarized city documents.
Sworn in employees.
Participated in a meeting with NEOGOV for their software program.