FOWLER CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
128 SOUTH 5TH STREET
FOWLER, CA 93625
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1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation by Gurudwara Gur Nanak Parkash
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Public Comment
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Council on any matter not described on this agenda. Presentations are limited to 5 minutes per person and no more than 15 minutes per topic.
6. Consent Calendar
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and include a recommended action from Staff and shall be acted on by one motion of the Council. If a Councilmember requests additional information or would like to pull an item for discussion, that item shall be pulled from the Consent Calendar and acted upon separately. A Councilmember may register an action on an individual item without pulling the item from the Consent Calendar. A motion to approve the Consent Calendar is deemed to include a motion to waive the full reading of any ordinance or resolution on the Consent Calendar. For adoption of ordinances, only those which received a unanimous vote of the Councilmembers present at introduction shall be eligible for placement on the Consent Calendar.
6-A. RATIFY Warrants for January 18, 2022
6-B. APPROVE Minutes of the January 4, 2022 City Council Meeting 6-C. APPROVE Resolution No. 2533, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fowler Authorizing Continued Use of Remote Teleconferencing for City Council Meetings and Commission Meetings During Declared State of Emergency in Accordance with Government Code Section 54953 as amended by AB 361. (City Attorney)
6-D. Actions pertaining to the modernization of the audio-visual system in Council Chambers.
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• APPROVE First Amendment to the Agreement for Purchase and Installation of Audio-Visual Equipment dated October 5, 2021 between the City of Fowler and NTM Productions.
• ADOPT Resolution No. 2534 amending the 2021-2022 Adopted Budget to appropriate $3,200 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery funds received under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) (City Clerk) 6-E. ADOPT amendments to Sections 8-1.01, 8-1.02, 8-1.03, and 8-1.05 of the Fowler Municipal Code and the repeal of Sections 8-1.04.1 through Sections 8-
1.04.4 related to the adoption of the California Building Code. (Planning, Introduced 01/04/22)
6-F. APPROVE Resolution No. 2535 Authorizing Submittal of a Grant Application for the Per Capita Program Funds (Public Works)
6-G. APPROVE a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Fowler and Fowler Unified School District (District) for contributions towards the community’s continued use of the District’s recreational facilities in an amount not to exceed $50,000 total for Fiscal Years (FY) 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. (Public Works)
7. General Administration
7-A. Planning
i. ADOPT Ordinance 2022-02, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fowler Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City to Reflect a Change of Zone for Assessor’s Parcel No. 340-130-14, submitted by Sunshine Raisin Corporation for approximately 29.04 acres on the east side of South Armstrong Avenue between East Adams and East Hogan Avenues (Introduced 01/04/22)
7-B. Public Works
i. 2022 Special Events Update (Informational)
ii. ADOPT revised improvement standards regarding street name signs 7-C. City Manager’s Office
i. COVID-19 Update
ii. Direct the City Manager to form a committee of City staff and community members to plan the Fowler Sesquicentennial and appoint a City Council liaison to the committee.
8. Staff Communications (City Manager)
9. Councilmember Reports and Comments
10. Closed Session
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10-A. Government Code Section 54956.8
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Property: APNs 343-300-65, 343-280-60, and 343-280-61
Agency Negotiator: Wilma Quan, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Stanley Simonian
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
10-B. Government Code Section 54957.6
Conference with Labor Negotiator
Agency Representative: City Manager
Employees: All Unrepresented Employees
11. Adjourn
Next Ordinance No. 2022-03
Next Resolution No. 2537
CERTIFICATION: I, Angela Vasquez, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Fowler, California, hereby certify that the foregoing agenda was posted for public review on Friday, January 14, 2022.
Angela Vasquez
Deputy City Clerk
Angela Vasquez
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1 MINUTES OF THE FOWLER CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday January 4, 2022
Mayor Cardenas called the meeting to order at 7:05 p. m.
Councilmembers Present: Cardenas, Rodriquez, Kazarian, Mejia, Parra (via teleconference) City Staff Present: City Manager Quan, City Attorney Cross, Public Works Director Dominguez, Community Development Director Gaffery, Fire Chief Lopez, City Planner Marple, Finance Director Moreno, Deputy City Clerk Vasquez
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Randy McFarland addressed the Council.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriquez made a motion to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Councilmember Kazarian. The motion carried by roll call vote: Ayes: Rodriquez, Kazarian, Cardenas, Mejia, Parra.
7. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
7-A. FINANCE
i. ACCEPT the FY 2020/21 Development Impact Fee Annual Report Finance Director Moreno reported the Mitigation Fee Act requires local agencies to submit an annual report detailing the status of development impact fees. She stated the City of Fowler’s Development Impact Fees Annual Report provides information on the amount of development impact fees collected and expended, and the interest earned on unexpended funds for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. Finance Director Moreno stated staff recommend City Council review, receive, and file the FY 2020/21 Development Impact Fee Annual Report. She stated the Reports are unaudited and upon the financial audit reports completion for FY 19/20 and 20/21 any changes made at that time will be reflected in next year’s Development Impact Fees Report for FY 21/22.
Councilmember Kazarian inquired about how monies are allocated to each account and encouraged staff to place these funds in interest bearing accounts.
Finance Director Moreno stated she will present a treasurer’s report that will include information on interest earnings with the mid-year report. 6-B
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Councilmember Kazarian made a motion to ACCEPT the FY 2020/21 Development Impact Fee Annual Report, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriquez. The motion carried by roll call vote: Ayes: Kazarian, Rodriquez, Cardenas, Mejia, Parra.
7-B. PLANNING
i. Consider INTRODUCTION of amendments to Sections 8-1.01, 8-1.02, 8-
1.03, and 8-1.05 of the Fowler Municipal Code and the repeal of Sections 8-1.04.1 through Sections 8-1.04.4 related to the adoption of the California Building Code.
Community Development Director Gaffery provided an overview of the proposed Code changes. He reported the amendments will specify the current edition of the California Building Code (CBC) is the version of the CBC adopted by the City. Community Development Director Gaffery stated this change will make the Fowler Municipal Code (FMC) consistent with the current CBC and will not require future updates to the FMC when the California Building Code changes.
Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriquez made a motion to consider INTRODUCTION of amendments to Sections 8-1.01, 8-1.02, 8-1.03, and 8-1.05 of the Fowler Municipal Code and the repeal of Sections 8-1.04.1 through Sections 8-
1.04.4 related to the adoption of the California Building Code, seconded by Councilmember Kazarian. The motion carried by roll call vote: Ayes:
Rodriquez, Kazarian, Cardenas, Mejia, Parra.
ii. Public Hearing to CONSIDER Planning Case No. 21-0015, a Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM), Prezone, Annexation, and Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, submitted by Sunshine Raisin Corporation for approximately 29.04 acres on the east side of South Armstrong Avenue between East Adams and East Hogan Avenues.
Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriquez and Councilmember Kazarian recused themselves due to each owning interests in real property within 500’ of the project. City Attorney Cross noted all three Councilmembers participating would need to vote in favor of this item to be considered approved.
City Planner Marple provided an overview of Tentative Tract Map No. 21- 0015. She reported the applicant is requesting to subdivide the subject property into 74 lots, prezone the property to R-1-10, annex into the City of Fowler, and create a 1.4-acre park. City Planner Marple stated the proposed map is consistent with the General Plan and the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the plans and policies of the City of 14 3
Fowler. She also reported the site is physically suitable for the development and proposed density. City Planner Marple stated staff prepared a proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance with CEQA requirements which was circulated for public review and comment. She also reported a public notice was placed in The Business Journal and staff did not received any letters or emails expressing opposition.
City Planner Marple reported the Planning Commission heard this item on November 7, 2021. She stated public testimony was received and as a result the Planning Commission added a condition for a walkway and recommended approval. Staff recommends the City Council approve Planning Case No. 21- 0015.
Various Councilmembers shared their concerns regarding the city’s water capacity and the need for a water model study. City Manager Quan stated staff will ask the city’s water consultant to develop a scope and present options to Council in a workshop.
Fowler residents Lei Steele and Steve Barela addressed the Council.
The Council moved out of this item temporarily as Councilmember Parra lost connection.
Councilmember Parra regained connection.
Councilmember Mejia made a motion to ACCEPT Resolution No. 2529 requesting that the Local Agency Formation Commission undertake proceedings for the Annexation of Tentative Subdivision Map No. 21- 0015, seconded by Councilmember Parra. The motion carried by roll call vote: Mejia, Parra, Cardenas.
Councilmember Parra made a motion to ADOPT Resolution No. 2530 APPROVING Tentative Tract Map No. 21-0015 with the stipulation this be the last map approved until a comprehensive water model study that Council approves before allowing anymore building to take place, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. The motion carried by roll call vote:
Parra, Mejia, Cardenas.
Councilmember Mejia made a motion to ACCEPT Resolution No. 2531 ADOPTING a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Tentative Tract Map No. 21-0015, seconded Councilmember Parra. The motion carried by roll call vote: Mejia, Parra, Cardenas.
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Councilmember Mejia made a motion to APPROVE First Reading of Ordinance 2022-02, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fowler Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City to reflect a change of Zone for Assessor’s Parcel No. 340-130-14, seconded by Councilmember Parra.
The motion carried by roll call vote: Parra, Mejia, Cardenas. 7-C. CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
i. COVID-19 Update
City Manager Quan thanked staff for their work on the audio/visual upgrade and reported a contract change order will be presented for the Council’s iPads. City Manager Quan reported the Fresno County Department of Public Health’s data shows Fowler’s vaccination rate is nearly 73% and staff continues to keep in close communication with FCDPH on any regulatory changes. She announced Fowler will be hosting this year’s Blossom Trail opening ceremonies and more information will be shared at the next Council meeting.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS – (CITY MANAGER)
8-A. CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
Deputy City Clerk Vasquez announced a mandatory Harassment in the Workplace training is scheduled for January 12, 2022.
8-B. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Public Works Director Dominguez updated Council on the water meter replacement project.
He also stated staff submitted grant applications under the Prop 69 Per Capita Program and an Arrearage Payment Program grant through the California Water Board. He reported Golden State Boulevard pothole repair work continues, and that staff will remove the Christmas decorations next week. He also stated staff is working with PG&E for corrections on Adams Avenue, and staff are researching the street signs in the Kb Home subdivision that are missing the City’s seal. Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriquez thanked the Public Works staff for their hard work.
9. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Mayor Cardenas announced he will not attend the next Council meeting as he will be out of town at a conference and requested Mayor Pro-Tem to lead the meeting.
10. CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action was taken on the item.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m. 17 FOWLER CITY COUNCIL
ITEM NO: 6-C
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 18, 2022
FROM: Scott Cross, City Attorney
SUBJECT
Approve Resolution No. 2533, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fowler Authorizing Continued Use of Remote Teleconferencing for City Council Meetings and Commission Meetings During Declared State of Emergency in Accordance with Government Code Section 54953 as amended by AB 361
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution No. 2533 if the City Council makes the findings required by Government Code Section 54953(e)(3) to continue to allow City Council members to attend City Council meetings via remote teleconferencing without following typical Brown Act requirements for teleconference participation by City Council members at City Council meetings. The Resolution also authorizes the City’s other commissions to continue meeting remotely for as long as the City Council authorizes.
BACKGROUND
The City Council approved Resolution No. 2522 on October 19, 2021, authorizing remote teleconferencing for City Council and City commission meetings in accordance with Government Code Section 54953 as amended by AB 361 during the COVID-19 declared emergency. To continue with the “relaxed” remote teleconferencing for City Council and other commission meetings Government Code Section 54953 requires the City Council to make findings every 30 days that (1) it has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency, and either (a) the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person, or (b) state or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.
Fowler City Council meetings are currently conducted in a manner that allows the public and Council members to attend in person or via teleconference in compliance with all applicable legal requirements.
Approving this resolution would not change the way members of the public are allowed to participate in meetings (both in-person and teleconference attendance is allowed) and would also allow City Council members to continue to attend meetings via teleconference, if desired, without complying with the typical Brown Act requirements for teleconferencing attendance at City Council meetings. 18 The proclaimed COVID-19 emergency is still in effect and there may be occasions when the proclaimed emergency directly impacts the ability of members of the public or Council members to meet safely in person. Also, some state and local officials continue to recommend measures to promote social distancing. As a result, the necessary findings can be made, if desired, to continue with remote teleconferencing for City Council and other commission meetings. These findings must be made every 30 days to continue with the relaxed Brown Act teleconference requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact is anticipated whether this Resolution is approved or not.
Attachments:
- Resolution No. 2533
19 RESOLUTION NO. 2533
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER
AUTHORIZING CONTINUED USE OF REMOTE TELECONFERENCING FOR CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS AND COMMISSION MEETINGS DURING DECLARED
STATE OF EMERGENCY IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54953 AS AMENDED BY AB 361
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Governor of California declared a state of emergency in the State as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 2461, approved by the Fowler City Council on March 17, 2020, the City Council declared a local emergency as a result of the threatened spread of COVID-19 in the City, surrounding areas, and the state; and WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, with the issuance of Executive Order N-29-20, the Governor suspended certain provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act in order to allow local legislative bodies to conduct meetings telephonically or by other remote means; and WHEREAS, on June 11, 2021, the Governor issued Executive Order N-08-21, which placed an end date of September 30, 2021, for agencies to meet remotely; and WHEREAS, AB 361 was enacted on September 16, 2021, enacting certain changes to the Brown Act for teleconferencing and remote participation at public meetings as set forth in Government Code Section 54953; and
WHEREAS, the state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, has not been rescinded and remains in effect; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that teleconferencing from remote locations by the public and City Council members has not limited participation of members of the public, Council members, or other attendees at City Council or other City commission meetings; and WHEREAS, on October 19, 2021, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2522 authorizing remote teleconferencing for City Council and City commission meetings in accordance with Government Code Section 54953 as amended by AB 361; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 54953, as amended by AB 361, requires the City Council to make certain findings every 30 days after approving Resolution No. 2522 in order to continue with remote teleconferencing.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the COVID-19 state of emergency and finds that the following circumstances exist:
20 A. The state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of members of the public, City Council members, and members of other City commissions to meet safely in person; and
B. State or local officials continue to recommend measures to promote social distancing.
2. This Resolution shall be effective immediately and a similar resolution shall be a standing item on City Council meeting agendas each month to reconsider the circumstances of the COVID19 state of emergency and determine whether the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of members of the public, City Council members, and members of other City commissions to meet safely in person, or whether state or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing, until the necessary findings required for continuing remote teleconferencing are no longer approved by the City Council.
The foregoing resolution of the City Council of the City of Fowler was duly and regularly introduced and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council on January 18, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
__________________________
David Cardenas, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Angela Vazquez, Deputy City Clerk
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ITEM NO: 6-D
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 18, 2022
FROM: Angela Vasquez, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT
Actions pertaining to the modernization of the audio-visual system in Council Chambers. • APPROVE First Amendment to the Agreement for Purchase and Installation of Audio-Visual Equipment dated October 5, 2021 between the City of Fowler and NTM Productions • ADOPT Resolution No. 2534 amending the 2021-2022 Adopted Budget to appropriate $3,200 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery funds received under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the City Council approve First Amendment to the Agreement for Purchase and Installation of Audio-Visual Equipment dated October 5, 2021 between the City of Fowler and NTM Productions and Adopt Resolution No. 2534.
BACKGROUND
On August 17, 2021, the City Council allocated $50,000 for the modernization of the audio-visual system in Council Chambers. The project replaced aged speakers and microphones, installed a larger display screen for the public, installed fixed cameras for improved video quality during meetings, and staff have transitioned City Council meetings to zoom.
During the project install, staff determined iPads would be a better solution than fixed monitors for Councilmember viewing and also determined a non-directional microphone would be better suited for certain meeting situations. This will make these modifications to the scope. The total for Audio-Visual upgrade including this change order is $53,200. The City received a 100% refund for the monitors that were not installed.
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The appropriation of ARPA Funds will not adversely impact existing City funds, operations, or budgeted programs and projects.
Attachments:
• First Amendment to the Agreement for Purchase and Installation of Audio-Visual Equipment • Resolution 2534
23 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT DATED OCTOBER 5, 2021
BETWEEN THE CITY OF FOWLER AND NTM PRODUCTIONS
A. The City desires modifications to the products and services beyond the scope of the Agreement.
B. The total amount paid by the City to NTM Productions as stated in Section 4 of the Agreement is revised to not exceed fifty three thousand two hundred dollars ($53,200).
C. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. It is the intention of the parties that except for the changes explicitly listed above, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement and any other Exhibits, Attachments or Addenda thereto shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this First Amendment as of the last date set forth below.
Dated: , 2022 CITY OF FOWLER
By
Wilma Quan
City Manager
City of Fowler
128 South 5th Street
Fowler, CA 93625
Dated: , 2022 NTM PRODUCTIONS
By
Nathan McGuigan
12542 Marlin Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
[email protected]
(559) 901-1462
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A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR CHANGE ORDER MADE TO THE CITY COUNCIL AUDIO-VISUAL SYSTEM FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 WHEREAS, the FY 2021/2022 Annual Budget reflects the City of Fowler’s ongoing commitment to providing core services; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2021/2022 Annual Budget was approved by the City Council on June 15, 2021, by Resolution 2504, and any subsequent amendments must be approved by Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the budget amendment request attached hereto specifies the details of the proposed change order no. 1 with NTM Productions for the modernization of the audiovisual system in Council Chambers in the ARPA Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Fowler City Council hereby resolves the FY 2021/2022 budget be amended for the modernization of the audio-visual system in Council Chambers appropriation as described in the attachment hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of January 2022, at a regular meeting of the Fowler City Council by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
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David Cardenas, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Angela Vasquez, Deputy City Clerk
25 Requested by: Margarita Moreno Budget Amounts
Account Numbers: Fund Name Description Increase Decrease Revenues:
212 ARPA Fund Balance $3,200
Appropriations:
212.5715 Equipment- Audio-Visual system $ 3,200
Reason(s) for Budget Amendment:
To align the expenses and revenues to the first quarter of FY 2021/2022 budget, staff is requesting budget amendments to the following funds:
• To appropriate additional funding for the modernization of the audio-visual system to council chambers change order.
Department Director ________________________________ Date __________________ Approval Required Budget Amendment:
Finance Director __________________________ Date __________________ Signature
City Manager ___________________________________ Date __________________ Signature
City Council: Approved Resolution #_______ Denied Date _______________
REQUEST FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT
Resolution 2534
Angela Vasquez 01/14/22
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ITEM NO: 6-E
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 18, 2022
FROM: Thomas W. Gaffery IV, Community Development Director
SUBJECT
ADOPT amendments to Sections 8-1.01, 8-1.02, 8-1.03, and 8-1.05 of the Fowler Municipal Code and the repeal of Sections 8-1.04.1 through Sections 8-1.04.4 related to the adoption of the California Building Code.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the City Council adopt amendments to Sections 8-1.01, 8-1.02, 8-1.03, and 8-1.05 of the Fowler Municipal Code and the repeal of Sections 8-1.04.1 though Sections 8-1.04.4 related to the adoption of the California Building Code.
BACKGROUND
This item was introduced at the January 4, 2022 City Council Meeting.
The California Building Code is updated on a triennial basis. The Fowler Municipal Code currently references the 1994 version of the Uniform Building Code. These amendments will specify the current edition of the California Building Code is the version of the California Building Code adopted by the City. This change will make the Fowler Municipal Code consistent with the current California Building Code and not require future updates to the Fowler Municipal Code when the California Building Code changes. These amendments will also specify that administrative citations pursuant to Chapter 8 of Title 1 of the Fowler Municipal Code and all other enforcement mechanisms authorized by the Fowler Municipal Code and state law are available for enforcing violations of the Building Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This change to Fowler Municipal Code is not a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) as defined by Public Resource Code section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
Adoption of the proposed ordinance will not cause a direct or indirect change in the environment. 27 FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this change to the Fowler Municipal Code.
Attachment
- Redline of Proposed Fowler Municipal Code
- Ordinance No. 2022-01
28 Chapter 1 - BUILDING CODE
8-1.01 - Adoption of the Uniform California Building Code.
The City adopts the 1994 edition of the Uniform Building Code, Volumes 1, 2, and 3, regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, and maintenance of all buildings or structures in the City of Fowler; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing for penalties for violation thereof, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk, one of the three (3) copies of the Building Code may be kept on file in the office of the Building Official.
The City adopts by specific reference thereto and incorporation herein by said reference, in their entirety, the California Building Code, current edition, including appendix chapters, amendments, supplements, and errata as promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission; the California Fire Code, current edition, including those sections and appendices as more specified in Chapter 14.35; and the National Fire Codes, current edition, as adopted by the National Fire Protection Association. One paper copy of each shall be maintained on file and available for public inspection during normal business hours at Fowler City Hall.
(Ord. 13-6 §§ 4, 6; Ord. 81-6 § 2, 7-2-81; Ord. 88-5, 7-21-88; Ord. 93-5 § 1, 9-2-93; Ord. 94-8 § 1, 2-2-95) 8-1.02 - Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise apparent from the context, certain words and phrases used in this chapter and in said Building Code are defined as follows:
(a) "Building Official" means the officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this code, or the building official's duly authorized representative. (b) "City" means the City of Fowler.
(c) "City Attorney" means the City Attorney of the City of Fowler. (d) "Construction" means and includes the construction, erection, enlargement, alteration, conversion, demolition, or movement of any building or structure within the City of Fowler. (Ord. 13-6 § 1; Ord. 88-5, 7-21-88; Ord. 94-8 § 1, 2-2-95) 8-1.03 - Administration.
The provisions of this chapter and the Building Code shall be administered by the office of the Building Official, personnel provided therefor from time to time by the City Manager, or other designee appointed by the City Manager of the City.
(Ord. 13-6 § 3; Ord. 88-5, 7-21-88; Ord. 94-8 § 1, 2-2-95) 8-1.04 - Additions. REPEALED
In addition to the Uniform Building Code, 1994 Edition, Volumes 1, 2, and 3 published by the International Conference of Building Officials, the following Appendix Chapter shall be enforceable:
(1) Volume 1, Appendix Chapters 3, 4, 11, 12, 15, 29, 30, 33 and 34; (2) Volume 2, Appendix Chapter 16, Division III.
(Ord. 13-6; Ord. 94-8 § 1, 2-2-95)
29 8-1.04.1 - Amendments—Section 104. REPEALED
Subsection (e) of Section 104 of said Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 104. Application to existing buildings and structures. (e) Moved buildings and temporary buildings.
Buildings or structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this code for new buildings or structures.
Temporary structures such as reviewing stands and other miscellaneous structures, sheds, canopies or fences used for the protection of the public around and in conjunction with construction work may be erected by special permit from the building official for a limited period of time. Such buildings or structures need not comply with the type of construction or fire-resistive time periods required by this code.
Temporary buildings or structures shall be completely removed upon the expiration of the time limit stated in the permit.
There is established a Moved Building Review Committee. This Committee shall consist of the City Administrator, Superintendent of Public works, City Planner, and the Building Official. In all cases, except for single-family dwellings, the Chief of the Fire Department shall be a member of this committee.
Committee members may delegate their responsibilities to their deputies or subordinates. (Ord. 93-5 § 2, 9-2-93)
8-1.04.2 - Amendments—Section 504. REPEALED
Section 504 of said Building Code is deleted.
(Ord. 93-5 § 2, 9-2-93)
8-1.04.3 - Amendments—Appendix Chapter 12 Section 1243(a)(9). REPEALED Appendix Chapter 12 Sec. 1243 (a)(9) of said Building Code is deleted. (Ord. 93-5 § 2, 9-2-93)
8-1.04.4 - Amendments—Section 3802. REPEALED
Subsection (a) of Section 3802 of said Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 3802. Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems. (a) Where required. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code, standard automatic sprinklers systems shall be installed and maintained according to the latest adopted edition of the appropriate National Fire Protection Association Standards and their Appendices as adopted in the National Fire Code in All Group A, B, E, I, M. H4, and H5 occupancies exceeding 5,000 square feet in gross floor area; Group H divisions 1 and 2, occupancies exceeding 1,500 square feet in gross floor area, when such areas have any eaves or overhang exceeding a distance of three (3) feet from the wall or support, the gross roof area shall be used to determine the need for automatic fire sprinklers, which shall include, but not be limited to, covered walkways, patios, porches, or any architectural feature attached to or within ten (10′) feet of the structure. In existing buildings where an automatic fire sprinkler system does exist, and a change in the character of occupancy or use is made, or the floor area is changed, and the gross floor area exceeds the areas set forth herein, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed through the structure. This section shall not apply to Group R, Division 1, or Group R, Division 3, structures. (Ord. 93-5 § 2, 9-2-93)
30 8-1.05 - Violations—Penalties. Enforcement.
Violations of this Chapter may be enforced by one or more of the following non-exclusive remedies:
(a) Abatement. Abatement and cost recovery pursuant to Chapters 22 and 23 of Title 5 of the Municipal Code.
(b) Administrative Citation. Administrative citation pursuant to Title 1, Chapter 8 of the Municipal Code. (c) Criminal Complaint or Citation. Misdemeanor enforcement pursuant to Title 1, Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code.
(d) Injunction. Injunctive relief.
(e) Receivership. Receiverships pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 17980.7. (f) Unlawful Business Practice. Unlawful business practices pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 17200.
(g) State Housing Law. State housing law as set forth in Health and Safety Code section 17910 et seq. (h) Other. Any other available remedy set forth in the Municipal Code or state law.
Any person who shall violate or fail to comply with any provision of said Building Code, shall be punishable as set forth in Chapter 2 of Title 1 of the Fowler Municipal Code. (Ord. 13-6 § 2; Ord. 94-8 § 1, 2-2-95)
31 ORDINANCE NO. 2022- 01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER AMENDING CHAPTER 1, OF TITLE 8 OF THE FOWLER MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATED TO THE
ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 01 of Chapter 1, of Title 8 of the Fowler Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
Adoption of the California Building Code.
The City adopts by specific reference thereto and incorporation herein by said reference, in their entirety, the California Building Code, current edition, including appendix chapters, amendments, supplements, and errata as promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission; the California Fire Code, current edition, including those sections and appendices as more specified in Chapter 14.35; and the National Fire Codes, current edition, as adopted by the National Fire Protection Association. One paper copy of each shall be maintained on file and available for public inspection during normal business hours at Fowler City Hall.
SECTION 2. Section 02 of Chapter 1, of Title 8 of the Fowler Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise apparent from the context, certain words and phrases used in this chapter and in said Building Code are defined as follows:
(a) "Building Official" means the officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this code, or the building official's duly authorized representative.
(b) "City" means the City of Fowler.
(c) "City Attorney" means the City Attorney of the City of Fowler.
SECTION 3. Section 03 of Chapter 1, of Title 8 of the Fowler Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
Administration.
The provisions of this chapter shall be administered by the office of the Building Official, the City Manager, or other designee appointed by the City Manager.
SECTION 4. Section 8-1.04, Section 8-1.04.1, Section 8-1.04.2, Section 8-1.04.3 and Section 8-1.04.4, of Chapter 1, of Title 8 of the Fowler Municipal Code, are hereby repealed.
32 SECTION 5. Section 05 of Chapter 1, of Title 8 of the Fowler Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
Violations – Enforcement
Violations of this Chapter may be enforced by one or more of the following non-exclusive remedies:
(a) Abatement. Abatement and cost recovery pursuant to Chapters 22 and 23 of Title 5 of the Municipal Code.
(b) Administrative Citation. Administrative citation pursuant to Title 1, Chapter 8 of the Municipal Code.
(c) Criminal Complaint or Citation. Misdemeanor enforcement pursuant to Title 1, Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code.
(d) Injunction. Injunctive relief.
(e) Receivership. Receiverships pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 17980.7. (f) Unlawful Business Practice. Unlawful business practices pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 17200.
(g) State Housing Law. State housing law as set forth in Health and Safety Code section 17910 et seq.
(h) Other. Any other available remedy set forth in the Municipal Code or state law.
SECTION 6. The City Council has determined that this change to Fowler Municipal Code is not a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) as defined by Public Resource Code section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. Adoption of the proposed ordinance will not cause a direct or indirect change in the environment.
SECTION 7. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
SECTION 8. The City Clerk is further directed to cause this ordinance or a summary of this ordinance to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated within the City of Fowler, within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. If a summary of the ordinance is published, then the City Clerk shall cause a certified copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance to be posted in the office of the City Clerk at least five (5) days prior to the City Council meeting at which the ordinance is adopted and again after the meeting at which the ordinance is adopted. The summary shall be approved by the City Attorney.
33 The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on January 4, 2022, and was adopted at a regular meeting of said Council held on ____________________, 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
David Cardenas, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Angela Vasquez, Deputy City Clerk
34 FOWLER CITY COUNCIL
ITEM NO: 6-F
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 18, 2022
FROM: Dario Dominguez, Public Works Director
SUBJECT
APPROVE Resolution No. 2535 Authorizing Submittal of a Grant Application for the Per Capita Program Funds
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the City Council approve Resolution No. 2535 authorizing submittal of a grant application to the State Department of Parks and Recreation Per Capita Program Funds.
BACKGROUND
This program originates from Proposition 68, and approved by voters on June 5, 2018. Funds for the program were appropriated via State Budget. Funds are provided for two programs, as described below:
General Per Capita Program: $185 million funds are available for local park rehabilitation, creation, and improvement grants to local governments on a per capita basis. Grant recipients are encouraged to utilize awards to rehabilitate existing infrastructure and to address deficiencies in neighborhoods lacking access to the outdoors.
Urban County Per Capita: Approximately $14 million additional funds are available for Per Capita grants to cities and districts in urbanized counties (a county with a population of 500,000 or more) providing park and recreation services within jurisdictions of 200,000 or less in population. An entity eligible to receive funds under this subdivision shall also be eligible to receive funds available under the General Per Capita Program.
35 The City will submit grant applications for two projects. The first application in the amount of $127,000 is for construction of a new park located on a City owned parcel located on 5th Street near Harris Court.
The new park will have a play structure, grass area, BBQ pits, tables and benches. The second application in the amount of $53,814 is for improvements to Donny Wright Park including a shade structure, BBQ pits, tables, benches, fitness equipment, and dog park enhancements.
This grant program does not require the City to provide matching funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Submitting the grant applications is not considered a “project” as defined by Public Resource Code section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. Submitting the application will not cause a direct or indirect change in the environment. However, the City reviewed the proposed projects and determined that the Donny Wright Park Improvements will be categorically exempt from CEQA through a Class 1 Existing Facility exemption (CEQA Guidelines section 15301) and the new Harris Park will be categorically exempt from CEQA through a Class 32 In-Fill Development exemption (CEQA Guidelines section 15332).
FISCAL IMPACT
If awarded, the City will receive $180,814.
Attachments:
- Resolution No. 2535
36 RESOLUTION NO. 2535
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR PER CAPITA GRANT FUNDS FOR HARRIS PARK
AND DONNY WRIGHT PARK IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Per Capita Grant Program, setting up necessary procedures governing application(s); and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the grantee’s Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of project application(s) before submission of said applications to the State; and WHEREAS, the City of Fowler (“City”), as grantee, intends to apply for the Per Capita Grant Program for Harris Park and Donny Wright Park Improvements, as set forth in the applications and hereby incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, the Fowler City Council, as the Governing Body of grantee, find it to be in the best interest of the City of Fowler to apply for the Per Capita Grant Program for Harris Park and Donny Wright Park Improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fowler, as grantee, will enter into a contracts with the State of California to complete projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Fowler City Council hereby:
1. Approves the filing of project applications for Per Capita program grant projects for Harris Park and Donny Wright Park Improvements (“Projects”).
2. Certifies that said grantee has or will have available, prior to commencement of project work utilizing Per Capita funding, sufficient funds to complete the Projects.
3. Certifies that the grantee has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the Projects.
4. Certifies that all Projects proposed will be consistent with the park and recreation element of the City’s General Plan or recreation plan (PRC §80063(a)).
5. Certifies that these funds will be used to supplement, not supplant, local revenues in existence as of June 5, 2018 (PRC §80062(d)).
6. Certifies that it will comply with the provisions of §1771.5 of the California Labor Code.
7. (PRC §80001(b)(8)(A-G)) To the extent practicable, as identified in the “Presidential Memorandum--Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Our National Parks, National Forests, and Other Public Lands and Waters,” dated January 12, 2017, the City will consider a range of actions that include, but are not limited to, the following:
37 (A) Conducting active outreach to diverse populations, particularly minority, low income, and disabled populations and tribal communities, to increase awareness within those communities and the public generally about specific programs and opportunities. (B) Mentoring new environmental, outdoor recreation, and conservation leaders to increase diverse representation across these areas.
(C) Creating new partnerships with state, local, tribal, private, and nonprofit organizations to expand access for diverse populations. (D) Identifying and implementing improvements to existing programs to increase visitation and access by diverse populations, particularly minority, low-income, and disabled populations and tribal communities.
(E) Expanding the use of multilingual and culturally appropriate materials in public communications and educational strategies, including through social media strategies, as appropriate, that target diverse populations.
(F) Developing or expanding coordinated efforts to promote youth engagement and empowerment, including fostering new partnerships with diversity-serving and youth-serving organizations, urban areas, and programs.
(G) Identifying possible staff liaisons to diverse populations.
8. Agrees that to the extent practicable, the project(s) will provide workforce education and training, contractor and job opportunities for disadvantaged communities (PRC §80001(b)(5)).
9. Certifies that the grantee shall not reduce the amount of funding otherwise available to be spent on parks or other projects eligible for funds under this division in its jurisdiction. A one-time allocation of other funding that has been expended for parks or other projects, but which is not available on an ongoing basis, shall not be considered when calculating a recipient’s annual expenditures. (PRC §80062(d)).
10. Certifies that the grantee has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Procedural Guide.
11. Delegates the authority to the City Manager, or designee to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the grant scope(s).
12. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of January 2022, at a regular meeting of the Fowler City Council by the following vote:
38 AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
___________________________
David Cardenas, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Angela Vasquez, Deputy City Clerk
39 FOWLER CITY COUNCIL
ITEM NO: 6-G
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 18, 2022
FROM: Wilma Quan, City Manager
SUBJECT
APPROVE a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Fowler and Fowler Unified School District (District) for contributions towards the community’s continued use of the District’s recreational facilities in an amount not to exceed $50,000 total for Fiscal Years (FY) 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend approval of the MOU between the City of Fowler and District for contributions towards the community’s continued use of the District’s recreational facilities in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for FY 2021-2021 and 2022-2023.
BACKGROUND
The District has made its recreational facilities available during non-school hours for Fowler youth groups and other Fowler community use for over 40 years at no charge. The District and City collectively desire the continued use of the District’s recreational facilities at no charge for the Fowler community.
The City understands there is a financial burden on the District to make these recreational facilities available at no charge to the community. Therefore, the City finds it to be in the best interest of the community to provide funding to the District to help offset the cost for maintenance and overhead for the community’s continued use of District facilities. District and City staff have negotiated a City contribution of $25,000 annually for two consecutive years. If approved, the first contribution will be made prior to May 1, 2022, for 2021-2022 school year; and before September 30, 2022, for the 2022- 2023 school year. The maximum contribution associated with this MOU shall not exceed $50,000.
The City and District had a similar MOU dated May 17, 2016. That agreement also included a City contribution of $25,000 per year for a three year term. That MOU expired in 2019. 40 The District’s Board considered the MOU at its regularly scheduled Board meeting on January 12, 2022.
The attached MOU was approved by the Board and subsequently signed by the District’s Superintendent.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds associated with the first contribution of $25,000 are available in the FY 2021-22 budget, and will be brought to Council for appropriation during the mid-year budget update in February 2022. Funds associated with the FY 2022-2023 contribution will be included in the proposed FY 2022-23 budget for Council’s consideration.
Attachments:
- MOU between the City of Fowler and Fowler Unified School District 41 42
43 44
45 FOWLER CITY COUNCIL
ITEM NO: 7-Ai
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 18, 2022
FROM: Dawn E. Marple, City Planner
SUBJECT
ADOPT Ordinance No. 2022-02, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fowler Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City to Reflect a Change of Zone for Assessor’s Parcel No. 340-130-14, submitted by Sunshine Raisin Corporation for approximately 29.04 acres on the east side of South Armstrong Avenue between East Adams and East Hogan Avenues.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2022-02.
BACKGROUND
Ordinance No. 2022-02 was introduced at the January 4, 2022 regular City Council meeting. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its November 4, 2021, regular meeting.
The Project proposes prezoning to the R-1-10 (One Family Residential – 10,000 square foot minimum lot) zone district, which would allow lots with a minimum area of 10,000 square feet and would facilitate development at a density consistent with the range prescribed in the General Plan’s Low Density Residential designation.
Council members Rodriquez and Kazarian own property within 500-feet and recused themselves and did not participate in the introduction of the ordinance at the January 4, 2022, meeting.
Attachments
- Figure 1 – Aerial Photo
- Figure 2 – General Plan
- Figure 3 – Zoning
- Figure 4 – Subdivision Map
- City Council Ordinance No. 2022-02
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Figure 1: Aerial Photo
48 Figure 2: General Plan
49 Figure 3: Zoning
50 Figure 4: Subdivision Map
51 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY TO REFLECT A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 340-130-14
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Official Zoning Map of the City of Fowler is hereby amended to indicate Assessor’s Parcel No. 340-130-14 as R-1-10 (One Family Residential – 10,000 square foot minimum lot size) as indicated in Exhibit “A” hereto.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk is further directed to cause this ordinance or a summary of this ordinance to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated within the City of Fowler, within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. If a summary of the ordinance is published, then the City Clerk shall cause a certified copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance to be posted in the office of the City Clerk at least five (5) days prior to the City Council meeting at which the ordinance is adopted and again after the meeting at which the ordinance is adopted. The summary shall be approved by the City Attorney.
The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on January 4, 2022, and was adopted at a regular meeting of said Council held on ____________________, 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
David Cardenas, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Angela Vasquez, Deputy City Clerk
52 FOWLER CITY COUNCIL
ITEM NO: 7-Bi
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 18, 2022
FROM Dario Dominguez, Public Works Director
SUBJECT
2022 Special Events Update (Informational)
RECOMMENDATION
None
BACKGROUND
Staff continues to develop an integrated events management process between Public Works, Police Department, Senior/Recreation, and City Administration. We are providing you an informational calendar of events and their road closure impacts for the 2022 calendar year.
FISCAL IMPACT
Historically the City has separately tracked the staffing and related costs for City-sponsored and nonCity-sponsored special events. All the costs are currently absorbed by individual departments such as Public Works, Police Department, Fire Department and the Recreation Coordinator. Staff continue to track City event support expenses and will provide an update at a future meeting.
Attachments:
- 2022 Events Calendar
53 Date Activity City Event Facilities Road Closure
Friday, February 4, 2022 Blossom Trail Opening Ceremony Y Fowler Packing None Saturday, March 26, 2022 Spring Fest Y Merced St Merced St from 2nd to 4th Saturday, April 9, 2022 Easter Egg Hunt Y Panzak Park None TBD Spring 2022 Mayor's Breakfast Y Worship Centre None Monday, July 4, 2022 4th of July Y Fowler High None
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Farmers Market Y Panzak Park 2nd bet Merced/Tuol.
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 Farmers Market Y Panzak Park 2nd bet Merced/Tuol.
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Farmers Market Y Panzak Park 2nd bet Merced/Tuol.
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 Farmers Market Y Panzak Park 2nd bet Merced/Tuol.
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Farmers Market Y Panzak Park 2nd bet Merced/Tuol.
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Farmers Market Y Panzak Park 2nd bet Merced/Tuol.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Farmers Market Y Panzak Park 2nd bet Merced/Tuol.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Farmers Market Y Panzak Park 2nd bet Merced/Tuol.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Farmers Market Y Panzak Park 2nd bet Merced/Tuol.
Saturday, October 1, 2022 Lions Club Fall Fest N Panzak Park 6th fr Merced to Tuol.;
Merced fr 6th to 1st; 3rd fr
Tuol. to Merced; 2nd fr
Tuol. to Merced; 1st fr
Merced to Main
TBD October 2022 Rajinder Brar/Nonprofit N Panzak Park None Wednesday, October 5, 2022 Farmers Market Y Panzak Park 2nd bet Merced/Tuol.
TBD Sesquicentennial Y TBD TBD
City of Fowler Community Events Calendar
2022
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Date Activity City Event Facilities Road Closure
City of Fowler Community Events Calendar
2022
TBD October 2022 Pharohs Car Club of Fowler N Panzak Park Merced fr 1st to 5th (based
on entries, soft closure at
4th/Merced intersection),
2nd & 3rd bet Merced/Tuol.
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Farmers Market Y Panzak Park 2nd bet Merced/Tuol.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Farmers Market Y Panzak Park 2nd bet Merced/Tuol.
Saturday, October 22, 2022 Jr High Band Review N Panzak, Sr Center 6th fr Merced to Main;
Merced fr 6th to 2nd; Main
fr 3rd to 6th; 3rd fr Tuol. To
Fresno; 2nd fr Tuol. to
Main; Walter fr Fresno to
Temperance
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 Trunk or Treat Y Panzak, Sr Center Merced from 2nd to 4th Friday, November 11, 2022 Veterans Day Event N Veterans Park 1st/Merced triangle Friday, November 11, 2022 Veterans Day Walk‐Run‐Bike N Veterans Park None TBD November 2022 Sikh Parade N TBD TBD
Saturday, December 3, 2022 Christmas Tree Lighting Y 6th/Merced Merced from Flower Shop
to 7th
Saturday, December 10, 2022 Childrens Shopping Day Y Senior Center None 55 2/2
FOWLER CITY COUNCIL
ITEM NO: 7-Bii
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 18, 2022
FROM David Peters, City Engineer
SUBJECT
ADOPT revised improvement standards regarding street name signs
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend City Council adopt Resolution No. 2536 approving revised Standard Plan ST-18 pertaining to street name signs.
BACKGROUND
The Fowler City Council previously approved improvement standards for various public infrastructure facilities related to streets, water and sewer systems, etc. Occasionally these standards require modifications. Standard Plan ST-18, Street Name Signs is proposed to be revised to include the city logo and street address. This standard will reflect recent field practices related to manufacture and installation of street name signs in new developments. A copy of the proposed revised standard is attached to this report.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City since the changes are negligible from a cost perspective and the majority of new street signs are installed at developer’s expense.
Attachments
- Resolution No. 2536
- Revised Standard Plan ST-18
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RESOLUTION NO. 2536
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING REVISED PUBLIC WORKS DESIGN STANDARDS
FOR THE DESIGN OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the City of Fowler has previously utilized and adopted improvement standards for construction of public infrastructure facilities; and
WHEREAS, periodic revisions to the improvement standards are necessary to ensure proper design, construction and function of streets, sanitary sewer and stormwater infrastructure and other miscellaneous facilities; and
WHEREAS, revised standard plans ST-18 (revised 1-13-2022) has been revised to reflect recent manufacturing and field practices.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
1. Effective immediately, revised Standard Plan ST-18 (dated January 13, 2022) is hereby adopted for inclusion in the City Improvement Standards and replaces all previous versions of this standard plan.
The foregoing resolution of the City of Fowler was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Fowler at a regular meeting held on January 18, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
_____________________________
David Cardenas, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Angela Vasquez, Deputy City Clerk
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