FOWLER CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 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 Pastor Mark Grice from the Worship Centre
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Ceremonial Presentation
5-A. Fowler Youth Cheerleader Recognition
5-B. APPROVE Proclamation “Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide and Prevention of Future Genocides” – Councilmember Karnig Kazarian
6. 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.
7. 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.
7-A. RATIFY Warrants for April 19, 2022
7-B. APPROVE Minutes of the April 5, 2022 City Council Meeting 7-C. APPROVE Minutes of the April 11, 2022 City Council Special Meeting 7-D. APPROVE Resolution No. 2554, 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)
7-E. APPROVE Resolution No. 2555 declaring the property located at 119 South 6th Street (APN 343-172-09T) to be surplus pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (Planning)
7-F. Per Fowler Municipal Code 2-2.202 APPROVE Recommendation to Appoint Susie Rico-Vasquez to the Recreation Commission (Vacancy of Henrietta Martin) (City Manager)
8. Contested Consent Calendar – Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be heard individually immediately after action is taken on the Consent Calendar.
9. General Administration
9-A. Finance
i. Actions pertaining to the fiscal year 2021-22 third quarter financial report and budget amendments:
• ACCEPT the fiscal year 2021-22 third quarter budget report. • ADOPT Resolution No. 2556 approving fiscal year 2021-22 proposed budget amendments.
9-B. Public Works
i. Discuss and Consider Actions pertaining to the City of Fowler’s Solar/Energy Conservation Project:
A. Receive analysis from ARC Alternatives regarding alternatives for Project procurement process.
B. Provide Staff direction on next steps for the Project, which may include authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate a Project Agreement with the selected vendor.
C. ADOPT Resolution No. 2557 approving California Energy Commission Energy Conservation Assistant Act (ECAA) loan application submittal and related CEQA exemption.
9-C. City Manager’s Office
i. Animal Control Update
10. Staff Communications (City Manager)
11. Councilmember Reports and Comments
12. Closed Session
12-A. Government Code Section 54957.6
Conference with Labor Negotiator
Agency Designated Negotiator: Wilma Quan, City Manager
Employee Organization: All unrepresented employees
12-B. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Significant Exposure to Litigation
Unknown number of potential cases, but at least five
13. Adjourn
Next Ordinance No. 2022-03
Next Resolution No. 2558
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 Thursday, April 14, 2022.
Angela Vasquez
Angela Vasquez
Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF FOWLER
Office of Councilmember Karnig Kazarian
Proclamation
WHEREAS, the City of Fowler mourns with the sons, daughters, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren of the over 1.5 million innocent Armenians who perished from 1915 to 1923 in the mass and systematic extermination perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire; and WHEREAS, after decades of capitulating to geopolitical pressures, a president of the United States, Joe Biden, unequivocally declared those atrocities as genocide, representing a historic step toward fully realizing our nation’s commitment to human rights across the world and addressing generational victimization at home; and
WHEREAS, a dangerous precedent has been set in light of ongoing Turkish denial without any consequences, and we can no longer let the Armenian Genocide serve as a blueprint for further genocides; and
WHEREAS, evidence is mounting in Ukraine to support genocidal claims, and the City of Fowler supports the international community’s unified response, which includes sanctions, to Russian aggression; and
WHEREAS, this global condemnation resulting in actionable steps such as sanctions would be strengthened as a deterrent by considering similar measures for the continued denial by the Turkish government of such a horrendous and well-documented act of genocide; and WHEREAS, in remembering the Armenian Genocide, the City of Fowler also seeks to bring awareness to preventing future genocides.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, Councilmembers of the City of Fowler, do hereby proclaim that this City recognizes April 24, 2022, as:
DAY OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE AND
PREVENTION OF FUTURE GENOCIDES
_____________________________ ____________________________ Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriquez Councilmember Karnig Kazarian
_____________________________ ____________________________ Councilmember Juan Mejia Councilmember Daniel Parra
CHECK NUMBERS CHECK DATES AMOUNT
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS
Regular checks 39252-39330 April 6 thru April 13 $ 381,745.99TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS $ 381,745.99
PAYROLL COSTS
First April Bi-Monthly Payroll April 15, 2022 $107,025.79TOTAL PAYROLL COSTS $107,025.79 TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS $ 488,771.78
CITY OF FOWLER
WARRANTS LIST
April 19, 2022
7-A
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 1
DATE: 04/14/2022 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 11:38:58 CHECK REGISTER - DISBURSEMENT FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '39252' and '39330' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 10/22
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND
CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT -----DESCRIPTION------ SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 39252 04/06/22 14152 A-C ELECTRIC CO 5000 SERVICE 0.00 500.12 1001 39252 04/06/22 14152 A-C ELECTRIC CO 5000 SERVICE 0.00 675.00 1001 39252 04/06/22 14152 A-C ELECTRIC CO 5000 SERVICE 0.00 935.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 2,110.12
1001 39253 04/06/22 10007 ALERT-O-LITE, INC 6200 NO PARKING SIGN 0.00 34.97 1001 39253 04/06/22 10007 ALERT-O-LITE, INC 6200 NO PARKING SIGN 0.00 72.87 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 107.84
1001 39254 04/06/22 12489 BATTERY SYSTEMS INC 6200 BATTERY 0.00 150.13 1001 39255 04/06/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6030 COMPUTER SVC 4-1-22 0.00 246.10 1001 39255 04/06/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6150 COMPUTER SVC 4-1-22 0.00 246.30 1001 39255 04/06/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6120 COMPUTER SVC 4-1-22 0.00 246.30 1001 39255 04/06/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 5000 COMPUTER SVC 4-1-22 0.00 246.30 1001 39255 04/06/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6030 COMPUTER SVC 3-31-22 0.00 375.00 1001 39255 04/06/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6150 COMPUTER SVC 3-31-22 0.00 375.00 1001 39255 04/06/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6120 COMPUTER SVC 3-31-22 0.00 375.00 1001 39255 04/06/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 5000 COMPUTER SVC 3-31-22 0.00 375.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 2,485.00
1001 39256 04/06/22 11682 BRITZ SIMPLOT GROWER SOL 6200 SUPPLIES 0.00 1,544.05 1001 39257 04/06/22 10024 BSK ASSOCIATES 5000 NITRATE -N 0.00 114.00 1001 39257 04/06/22 10024 BSK ASSOCIATES 5000 TCP BY PRUGE 0.00 118.00 1001 39257 04/06/22 10024 BSK ASSOCIATES 5000 TRAY 51 0.00 203.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 435.00
1001 39258 04/06/22 10556 CNA SURETY DIRECT BILL 5000 USDA LOAN BOND INS 0.00 1,175.00 1001 39259 04/06/22 12654 COMCAST 6700 CABLE 03/25-04/24 0.00 107.23 1001 39260 04/06/22 14188 DATA TICKET 6120 TICKET COLLECTION FEE 0.00 93.50 1001 39261 04/06/22 11793 DON BERRY CONSTRUCTION 2110 ADAMS PH II & III 0.00 96,748.32 1001 39262 04/06/22 13275 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #142 5000 1 MACH10 0.00 79,987.65 1001 39263 04/06/22 10141 H & H TIRE SERVICES #3, 6200 BALANCE TIRE/TIRES 0.00 431.14 1001 39264 04/06/22 14238 INFOSEND, INC 5000 ARREAGE GRANT FLYER 0.00 636.93 1001 39265 04/06/22 14485 KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. 6020 CLASS & COMP STUDY 0.00 6,680.00 1001 39266 04/06/22 10194 LOZANO SMITH 6060 LEGAL SVCS THRU 2/22 0.00 958.00 1001 39267 04/06/22 14559 M.E.D. ENTERPRISES INC. 2000 CONSULTINGSVCMAR22 0.00 2,760.00 1001 39268 04/06/22 14600 MEDINA, RAUL L SR 500 UB REFUND 0.00 100.00 1001 39269 04/06/22 11653 MUNICODE 6025 COPIES OF CODE 0.00 904.43 SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 2
DATE: 04/14/2022 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 11:38:58 CHECK REGISTER - DISBURSEMENT FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '39252' and '39330' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 10/22
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND
CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT -----DESCRIPTION------ SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 39270 04/06/22 14428 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 6020 COBRA MAR22 0.00 36.45 1001 39271 04/06/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6200 363 N TEMPER 3-29-22 0.00 9.46 1001 39271 04/06/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5000 912 PALM 3-30-22 0.00 9.53 1001 39271 04/06/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 2250 MAN/GLDST 3-29-22 0.00 18.79 1001 39271 04/06/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6130 127 S 6TH 3-29-22 0.00 20.21 1001 39271 04/06/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 2250 700 MERCED #A 3-29-22 0.00 21.05 1001 39271 04/06/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 2250 MANN/GOLD ST 3-25-22 0.00 29.07 1001 39271 04/06/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 2250 300 MERCED 3-29-22 0.00 30.67 1001 39271 04/06/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 2250 GLDST/MAN SIG 3-29-22 0.00 114.72 1001 39271 04/06/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5000 325 S 5TH 3-29-22 0.00 149.29 1001 39271 04/06/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 2250 MERCED/8TH 3-29-22 0.00 197.62 1001 39271 04/06/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6150 122 S 5TH #A 3-29-22 0.00 201.94 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 802.35
1001 39272 04/06/22 13095 PBM SUPPLY & MFG 6200 SUPPLIES 0.00 -265.90 1001 39272 04/06/22 13095 PBM SUPPLY & MFG 6200 SUPPLIES 0.00 288.24 1001 39272 04/06/22 13095 PBM SUPPLY & MFG 6200 SUPPLIES 0.00 316.45 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 338.79
1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 FUSD TRANSPORTATION 0.00 60.00 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 SPR21-04 MCDONALDS 0.00 120.00 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 CUP21-03 RECYCLING 0.00 120.00 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 T6259 CON PHASE 0.00 168.70 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 THREE CROWNS 0.00 280.06 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 SPR 21-22 0.00 360.00 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 CUP 21-05 0.00 360.00 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 T6188 PLANCHECK 0.00 360.00 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 TM5952 INSPECTION 0.00 404.44 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 MARHSALL II TTM 0.00 720.00 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 100 MAXCO 0.00 820.00 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 4TH/VINE WARRANTS 0.00 977.50 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 2300 GOLDEN STATE 0.00 1,300.00 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 LLA21-01 BEE SWEET 0.00 1,430.00 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 ENGINEERING SERVICES 0.00 1,500.00 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 FRESNO ST/8TH 0.00 1,582.50 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 WATER METER REPLACE 0.00 2,123.00 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 TCP COORDINATION 0.00 2,668.96 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 SPR 21-05 BEE SWEET 0.00 4,680.00 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 ENCRCHMNT PERMIT 0.00 5,604.18 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 T6188 CONSTRUCTION 0.00 6,365.28 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 T6274 CONSTRUCTION 0.00 9,008.42 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 2110 ADAMS PHASE II 0.00 9,750.00 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 TM5952 PLANCHECK 0.00 9,929.24 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 6150 MISC ENGINEERING 0.00 15,567.56 1001 39274 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 2110 ADAMS PHASE III 0.00 16,500.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 92,759.84
1001 39275 04/06/22 10251 R & R AUTO REPAIR SHOP 6200 A/C SERVICE 0.00 142.21 1001 39275 04/06/22 10251 R & R AUTO REPAIR SHOP 6120 OIL CHANGE 0.00 202.13 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 344.34
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 3
DATE: 04/14/2022 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 11:38:58 CHECK REGISTER - DISBURSEMENT FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '39252' and '39330' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 10/22
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND
CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT -----DESCRIPTION------ SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 39276 04/06/22 14479 RG POWER 6260 SUPPLIES 0.00 142.01 1001 39277 04/06/22 11195 ROBERT V JENSEN INC 6130 FUEL 0.00 112.34 1001 39278 04/06/22 13187 SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL SHE 6270 ANIMAL CONTROL SERV 0.00 1,000.00 1001 39279 04/06/22 13355 SITE ONE LANDSCAPE SUPPL 6260 SUPPLIES 0.00 395.17 1001 39280 04/06/22 10288 SMART & FINAL 6700 MARCH MEAL SENIORS 0.00 159.70 1001 39280 04/06/22 10288 SMART & FINAL 6700 SUPPLIES 0.00 331.28 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 490.98
1001 39281 04/06/22 10763 SUNBELT RENTALS 6260 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 0.00 30.13 1001 39282 04/06/22 10303 SWANSON-FAHRNEY FORD 6200 SERVICE 0.00 71.85 1001 39283 04/06/22 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 6700 JANITORIAL 0.00 45.21 1001 39283 04/06/22 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 6700 JANITORIAL 0.00 45.21 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 90.42
1001 39285 04/08/22 14608 GARY WINEBRENNER 6400 EASTER EGG BALLON GUY 0.00 165.00 1001 39286 04/08/22 14607 KIM'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PET 6400 EASTER EGG PETTNG ZOO 0.00 623.00 1001 39287 04/13/22 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 6030 SUPPLIES-EXT CABLE 0.00 11.43 1001 39287 04/13/22 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 6400 EASTER HUNT SUPPLIES 0.00 580.10 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 591.53
1001 39288 04/13/22 14557 ARC ALTERNATIVES 5000 CONSULTING SERVICE 0.00 952.00 1001 39289 04/13/22 12285 ATT 6120 CITY INTERNET 0.00 781.97 1001 39290 04/13/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6160 MONITOR CABLE 0.00 26.14 1001 39291 04/13/22 14601 BEDROSIAN, CARLOTTA 500 UB REFUND 0.00 81.80 1001 39292 04/13/22 11792 CA BUILDING STANDARDS CO 6160 CA BSASRF JAN22-MAR22 0.00 955.80 1001 39293 04/13/22 10124 COUNTY OF FRESNO 6120 RMS/JMS 0.00 77.06 1001 39293 04/13/22 10124 COUNTY OF FRESNO 6120 DISPATCH 0.00 8,525.95 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 8,603.01
1001 39294 04/13/22 10088 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATI 6160 CASEISMIC JAN22-MAR22 0.00 6,018.86 1001 39295 04/13/22 10100 ECN POLYGRAPH & INVESTIG 6120 POLYGRAPH NEW HIRE 0.00 200.00 1001 39296 04/13/22 14243 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6120 PARK RESTROOM KEYS 0.00 24.32 1001 39297 04/13/22 14246 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6020 SUPPLIES - CLEANING 0.00 176.96 1001 39298 04/13/22 14247 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 5000 WATER DEPT SUPPLIES 0.00 99.90 SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 4
DATE: 04/14/2022 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 11:38:58 CHECK REGISTER - DISBURSEMENT FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '39252' and '39330' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 10/22
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND
CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT -----DESCRIPTION------ SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 39299 04/13/22 14248 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6130 0.00 13.58 1001 39299 04/13/22 14248 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6130 0.00 15.79 1001 39299 04/13/22 14248 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6130 0.00 49.03 1001 39299 04/13/22 14248 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6130 0.00 68.63 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 147.03
1001 39300 04/13/22 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6260 0.00 181.44 1001 39301 04/13/22 10306 FOWLER FLORAL SHOP, THE 6010 0.00 762.83 1001 39302 04/13/22 11116 GRAINGER 5000 0.00 157.77
1001 39302 04/13/22 11116 GRAINGER 5000 0.00 608.67
TOTAL CHECK 0.00 766.44
1001 39303 04/13/22 14259 IMAGESOURCE 6160 0.00 64.90
1001 39303 04/13/22 14259 IMAGESOURCE 5000 0.00 64.90
1001 39303 04/13/22 14259 IMAGESOURCE 6150 0.00 64.90
1001 39303 04/13/22 14259 IMAGESOURCE 6020 0.00 64.90
1001 39303 04/13/22 14259 IMAGESOURCE 6160 0.00 157.51
1001 39303 04/13/22 14259 IMAGESOURCE 5000 0.00 157.51
1001 39303 04/13/22 14259 IMAGESOURCE 6150 0.00 157.51
1001 39303 04/13/22 14259 IMAGESOURCE 6020 0.00 157.51
TOTAL CHECK 0.00 889.64
1001 39304 04/13/22 14610 JESSE HERNANDEZ 6130
ACETONE
TOOL SET
BOLT CUTTERS
SLEDGE/MALLET
PARKS SUPPLIES
CARDENAS SERVICE
SUPPLIES
H20 LEVEL INDICATOR
COPIER SVC. 4/5/22
COPIER SVC. 4/5/22
COPIER SVC. 4/5/22
COPIER SVC. 4/5/22
COPIER SVC 4/5/22
COPIER SVC 4/5/22
COPIER SVC 4/5/22
COPIER SVC 4/5/22
FLOOD LIGHT REIMB 0.00 35.79
1001 39305 04/13/22 14603 KB HOME -SOUTH BAY 500 UB REFUND 0.00 58.17 1001 39306 04/13/22 14604 KB HOME -SOUTH BAY 500 UB REFUND 0.00 42.67 1001 39307 04/13/22 14605 KB HOME -SOUTH BAY 500 UB REFUND 0.00 45.77 1001 39308 04/13/22 14606 KB HOME -SOUTH BAY 500 UB REFUND 0.00 41.90 1001 39309 04/13/22 14609 KB HOME -SOUTH BAY 500 UB REFUND 0.00 56.62 1001 39310 04/13/22 14602 KEITHLEY, ANNA 500 UB REFUND 0.00 49.65 1001 39311 04/13/22 10290 LEAGUE OF CALIF CITIES-S 6160 GAFFERY MEETING 0.00 25.00 1001 39312 04/13/22 10190 LEXIS NEXIS 6120 ONLINE REPORTING 0.00 4,654.68 1001 39313 04/13/22 10191 LIFE ASSIST, INC 6130 IC506/IC508 0.00 64.62 1001 39313 04/13/22 10191 LIFE ASSIST, INC 6200 IC506/IC508 0.00 97.48 1001 39313 04/13/22 10191 LIFE ASSIST, INC 6020 IC506/IC508 0.00 97.48 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 259.58
1001 39314 04/13/22 10350 LK DESIGN 6020 WEBSITE MAINTENANCE 0.00 450.00 1001 39315 04/13/22 10201 METRO UNIFORM & ACCESSOR 6120 UNIFORM SORONDO 0.00 798.02 1001 39316 04/13/22 10203 MID VALLEY PACKAGING & S 6020 COPY PAPER 0.00 137.67 SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 5
DATE: 04/14/2022 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 11:38:58 CHECK REGISTER - DISBURSEMENT FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '39252' and '39330' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 10/22
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND
CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT -----DESCRIPTION------ SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 39316 04/13/22 10203 MID VALLEY PACKAGING & S 6020 0.00 395.92 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 533.59
1001 39317 04/13/22 14611 NATIONAL TRAINING CONCEP 6120 0.00 512.00 1001 39318 04/13/22 10215 NELSON HARDWARE & GIFTS 6200 0.00 24.26 1001 39318 04/13/22 10215 NELSON HARDWARE & GIFTS 6200 0.00 104.14 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 128.40
1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6200 0.00 7.73 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6200 0.00 9.53 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6200 0.00 9.53 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6200 0.00 9.53 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6200 0.00 12.36 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6200 0.00 23.98 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6200 0.00 27.02 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6200 0.00 34.69 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6700 0.00 34.96 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6080 0.00 57.29 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6080 0.00 61.23 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6200 0.00 64.03 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6200 0.00 76.66 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6200 0.00 126.17 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6200 0.00 130.70 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6260 0.00 203.10 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6260 0.00 432.98 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6200 0.00 456.86 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5000 0.00 502.68 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6700 0.00 557.07 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6080 0.00 1,040.98 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5000 0.00 2,116.80 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5000 0.00 5,327.94 1001 39319 04/13/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5000 0.00 9,706.82 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 21,030.64
1001 39320 04/13/22 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 7100 0.00 23,241.63 1001 39321 04/13/22 10249 QUILL 6080 0.00 13.07
1001 39321 04/13/22 10249 QUILL 6080 0.00 81.60
1001 39321 04/13/22 10249 QUILL 6130 0.00 143.81
TOTAL CHECK 0.00 238.48
1001 39322 04/13/22 13354 QUINN CAT 5000 0.00 135.00
1001 39322 04/13/22 13354 QUINN CAT 5000 0.00 135.00
TOTAL CHECK 0.00 270.00
1001 39323 04/13/22 10251 R & R AUTO REPAIR SHOP 6200 0.00 183.71 1001 39324 04/13/22 11195 ROBERT V JENSEN INC 5000 0.00 202.78 1001 39325 04/13/22 14072 ROBINA WRIGHT ARCHITECT 6160 0.00 734.80 1001 39325 04/13/22 14072 ROBINA WRIGHT ARCHITECT 6160
SUPPLIES
TUITION-CORTEZ
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES - BATTERY
5TH/FRESNO 3-31-22
MERCED/7TH 3-31-22
1291 W SOUTH 3-31-22
MERCED/6TH 3-31-22
5TH/FRESNO 3-31-22
127 S 6TH 3-31-22
7TH/TULARE 3-31-22
420 E MERCED 3-31-22
420 E MERCED 3-31-22
128 S 5TH 3-31-22
128 S 5TH 3-31-22
4218 GLDNSTAT 3-31-22
2831 E MANN 3-31-22
GLDNST B 3-31-22
212 E MERCED 3-31-22
9TH/MERCED 3-31-22
500 E MERCED 3-31-22
5TH/FRESNO 3-31-22
TEMP/GOLDN 3-31-22
420 E MERCED 3-31-22
MAIN/5TH 3-31-22
ADAMS/5TH 3-31-22
95 E ADAMS 3-31-22
SESWNW231521 3-31-22
GENERAL PLAN
OFFICE-SUPPLIES
OFFICE-SUPPLIES
OFFICE-SUPPLIES
SERVICE GENERATOR
SERVICE GENERATOR
A/C SERVICE
FUEL
PC BP21-0386
PC BP21-0385 0.00 927.28
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 6
DATE: 04/14/2022 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 11:38:58 CHECK REGISTER - DISBURSEMENT FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '39252' and '39330' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 10/22
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND
CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT -----DESCRIPTION------ SALES TAX AMOUNT TOTAL CHECK 0.00 1,662.08
1001 39326 04/13/22 10289 SOUTH COUNTY VETERINARY 6270 DISPOSAL OF DOG 0.00 40.00 1001 39327 04/13/22 10085 STATE OF CA DEPARTMENT O 6120 FINGERPRINT 0.00 115.00 1001 39328 04/13/22 10763 SUNBELT RENTALS 6260 SKIDSTEER RENT 0.00 4,811.24 1001 39329 04/13/22 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 6700 JANITORIAL 0.00 46.21 1001 39329 04/13/22 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 6130 MATS & MOPS/CLOTHS 0.00 69.09 1001 39329 04/13/22 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 6130 MATS & MOPS/CLOTHS 0.00 69.09 1001 39329 04/13/22 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 6130 MATS & MOPS 0.00 69.09 1001 39329 04/13/22 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 6260 UNIFORMS 0.00 235.89 1001 39329 04/13/22 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 6200 UNIFORMS 0.00 253.74 1001 39329 04/13/22 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5000 UNIFORM 0.00 261.63 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 1,004.74
TOTAL CASH ACCOUNT 0.00 376,568.82
TOTAL FUND 0.00 376,568.82
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 7
DATE: 04/14/2022 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 11:38:58 CHECK REGISTER - DISBURSEMENT FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '39252' and '39330' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 10/22
FUND - 212 - ARPA FUNDING
CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT -----DESCRIPTION------ SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 39284 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 2120 WATER SYS RRA&EDP 0.00 1,267.10 1001 39284 04/06/22 12060 PETERS ENGINEERING GROUP 2120 WATER METER CONNECT 0.00 1,279.32 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 2,546.42
TOTAL CASH ACCOUNT 0.00 2,546.42
TOTAL FUND 0.00 2,546.42
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 8
DATE: 04/14/2022 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 11:38:58 CHECK REGISTER - DISBURSEMENT FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '39252' and '39330' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 10/22
FUND - 790 - FIRE STATION PROJECT
CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT -----DESCRIPTION------ SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 39330 04/13/22 12582 DARLEY 7900 HOSES 0.00 2,630.75 TOTAL CASH ACCOUNT 0.00 2,630.75
TOTAL FUND 0.00 2,630.75
TOTAL REPORT 0.00 381,745.99
1 MINUTES OF THE FOWLER CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday April 5, 2022
Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriquez called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmembers Present: Rodriquez, Kazarian, Mejia, Parra City Staff Present: City Manager Quan, City Attorney Cross, Police Chief Alcaraz, Public Works Director Dominguez, Community Development Director Gaffery, Recreation Coordinator Hernandez, Fire Chief Lopez, Finance Director Moreno, City Engineer Peters, Deputy City Clerk Vasquez
5. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Presentations in honor of Mayor David Cardenas were given by staff from Congressman David Valadao, Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula, Fowler Unified School District, and City of Fowler Councilmembers.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Patric Jones addressed the Council.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Kazarian made a motion to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Councilmember Parra. The motion carried by roll call vote: Ayes: Kazarian, Parra, Rodriquez, Mejia.
8. CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
N/A
9. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
9-A. City Attorney’s Office
i. APPROVE Resolution No. 2553, 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 Cross reported the State of California is still operating under a State of Emergency. He recommended the APPROVAL of Resolution No. 2553 Authorizing Continued Use of Remote Teleconferencing.
7-B
2 Councilmember Parra made a motion to APPROVE Resolution No. 2553, 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, seconded by Councilmember Kazarian. The motion carried by a Roll Call vote:
Ayes: Parra, Kazarian, Mejia, Rodriquez
9-B. PUBLIC WORKS
i. CONSIDER alternatives and provide staff direction regarding potential request to Caltrans to add median treatment to the State Route 99 improvement project.
City Engineer David Peters presented three design concepts. Council selected design option 2 to be presented to Caltrans.
Councilmember Parra made a motion to APPROVE design option 2 for State Route 99 median treatment, seconded by Councilmember Kazarian.
The motion carried by a Roll Call vote: Ayes: Parra, Kazarian, Mejia, Rodriquez.
9-C. CITY MANAGERS OFFICE
i. COVID-19 update
City Manager Quan reported staff continue to keep in close communication with FCDPH on any regulatory changes.
Various Councilmembers requested a special meeting be held to discuss filling the vacancy on the City Council. The City Council Special Meeting will be Monday, April 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
10. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS – (CITY MANAGER)
Community Development Director Gaffery announced the city was awarded a Caltrans Sustainable Communities Grant in the amount of $125,000.
City Engineer Peters reported during Spring break there will be striping improvements to Sunnyside and Armstrong Avenues.
Recreation Coordinator Hernandez provided an update on the Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt.
Fire Chief Lopez provided an overview of year-to-date fire and medical statistics. 3 Police Chief Alcaraz announced there will be a Sunrise Community Fellowship Service at Panzak Park on April 17, 2022.
11. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
No reports or comments.
12. CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action was taken on the three items.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriquez adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE FOWLER CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING
Monday April 11, 2022
Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriquez called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m.
Councilmembers Present: Rodriquez, Kazarian, Mejia, Parra (via teleconference) City Staff Present: City Manager Quan, City Attorney Cross, Public Works Director Dominguez, Community Development Director Gaffery,
Recreation Coordinator Hernandez, Finance Director Moreno
3. Discuss and Consider Options for Filling the Vacancy on the City Council for remainder of Former Mayor Cardenas’ term, including a Potential Appointment to Fill the Vacancy or Leaving the Vacancy to be Filled at the Regular Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022.
Councilmember Kazarian shared criteria he recommended be used in determining how to fill the vacancy. Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriquez expressed a need to fill the vacancy.
Councilmember Mejia expressed a desire to not fill the vacancy. Councilmember Parra stated he would like a process for the public to submit their interest in the vacancy, but indicated he would also be open to not filling the vacancy.
Various members of the public addressed the Council.
Councilmember Kazarian made a motion to appoint Leonard Hammer to the vacant City Council seat, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriquez. The motion failed: Ayes:
Kazarian, Rodriquez. Noes: Mejia, Parra.
Councilmember Kazarian made a motion to appoint Gary Mukai to the vacant City Council seat. Motion not seconded; motion failed.
Councilmember Kazarian made a motion to appoint Patric Jones to the vacant City Council seat. Motion not seconded; motion failed.
Councilmember Mejia made a motion to leave the seat vacant until the November 8, 2022 election, seconded by Councilmember Parra. The motion carried by roll call vote: Ayes: Mejia, Parra, Rodriquez. Noes: Kazarian.
There was discussion and public comment. City Attorney Cross provided information on the vacancy process, May 10, 2022 deadline, and the re-nominating process.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Councilmember Mejia motioned to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Parra. The meeting adjourned at 1:43 p.m. 7-C
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER
ITEM NO: 7-D
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 19, 2022
FROM SCOTT CROSS, City Attorney
SUBJECT
APPROVE Resolution No. 2554, 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 Stare of Emergency in Accordance with Government Code Section 54953 as amended by AB 361
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution No. 2554 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.
APPROVE Resolution No. 2554
April 19, 2022
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 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.
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact is anticipated whether this Resolution is approved or not.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.
Attachments
- Resolution No. 2554
RESOLUTION NO. 2554
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 ACCORANCE WITH GOVENRMENT 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, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fowler as follows:
1. The City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the COVID-19 state of emergency and finds that the following circumstances exist:
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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of April 2022, at a regular meeting of the Fowler City Council by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
___________________________
Mark Rodriquez, Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
____________________________
Angela Vasquez, Deputy City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER
ITEM NO: 7-E
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 19, 2022
FROM THOMAS W. GAFFERY IV, Community Development Director
SUBJECT
APPROVE Resolution No. 2555 declaring the property located at 119 South 6th Street (APN 343-172- 09T) to be surplus pursuant to the Surplus Land Act.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the City Council approve a resolution declaring the property located at 119 South 6th Street (APN 343-172-09T) to be surplus pursuant to the Surplus Land Act.
BACKGROUND
The City of Fowler is subject to the State of California’s Surplus Land Act which places requirements on the City prior to disposing real property. Some of these include:
• The City must take formal action in a regular public meeting declaring land surplus. • The City may not negotiate with interested entities from including deal terms that would reduce or disallow residential use of the site.
• The City must send a notice of availability to specified agencies and housing sponsors that have notified the Department of Housing and Community Development of their interest and allow sixty days for a response.
• The City must, prior to agreeing to the terms for the disposition of surplus land, provide specified information about the disposition process to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). HCD then has thirty days to review the information and submit written findings.
119 South 6th Street
April 19, 2022
Declaring the above referenced property surplus will allow the City to fulfill the requirements of the Surplus Land Act and move forward with disposition. The parcel is in the Form Based Code zone area, its proposed General Plan planned land use is Community Commercial, and the parcel is approximately a quarter acre. Staff have not yet obtained an appraisal or comparable values for the area.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
FISCAL IMPACT
The sale of the property could generate one-time proceeds.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.
Attachments
- Resolution No. 2555
- Vicinity Map
RESOLUTION NO. 2555
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PROPERTY AT 119 SOUTH 6TH STREET (APN 343-172-09T) TO
BE SURPLUS AND DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO COMPLY WITH THE SURPLUS
LAND ACT
WHEREAS, under the Surplus Land Act, Government Code Section 54220-54234, surplus land is defined as "land owned in fee simple by any local agency for which the local agency's governing body takes formal action in a regular public meeting declaring that the land is surplus and is not necessary for the agency's use."; and WHEREAS, land shall be declared either "surplus land" or "exempt surplus land, as supported by written findings, before a local agency may take any action to dispose of it consistent with an agency's policies or procedures; and
WHEREAS, "agency's use" shall include, but not be limited to, land that is being used, or is planned to be used pursuant to a written plan adopted by the local agency's governing board, for work or operations, including, but not limited to, utility sites, watershed property, land being used for conservation purposes, land for demonstration, exhibition, or educational purposes related to greenhouse gas emissions, and buffer sites near sensitive governmental uses, including, but not limited to, waste water treatment plants, but shall not include commercial or industrial uses or activities, including nongovernmental retail, entertainment, or office development or property disposed of for the sole purpose of investment or generation of revenue; and WHEREAS, City staff has identified 119 South 6th Street (APN 343-172-09T) as potential surplus real property; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 54222, City staff will send a written offer to sell the surplus property to the entities and agencies identified in Government Code Section 54222 et seq. If one of the entities/agencies desires to purchase the property after having received notice, it must indicate its intent to do so in writing within 60 days of receiving the notice, and the City and the other entity/agency may negotiate price and terms for the disposition of the property; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 54230.5, City staff will provide to the Department of Housing and Community Development a description of the notices of availability sent, and negotiations conducted with any responding entities, in regard to the disposal of each parcel of surplus land; and
WHEREAS, in the event no agreement is reached between the City and any interested entity/agency to whom notice is provided, City staff will present Council with proposals for disposition of the surplus property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fowler that:
1. The City Council hereby declares 119 South 6th Street (APN 343-172-09T) and any rights, title and interest herein, surplus.
2. City staff is hereby directed to send all notices and take all actions required by the Surplus Property Land Act.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of April 2022, at a regular meeting of the Fowler City Council by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
___________________________
Mark Rodriquez, Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
____________________________
Angela Vasquez, Deputy City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER
ITEM NO: 9-Ai
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 19, 2022
FROM MARGARITA MORENO, Finance Director
SUBJECT
Actions pertaining to the fiscal year 2021-22 third quarter financial report and budget amendments:
• ACCEPT the fiscal year 2021-22 third quarter budget report. • ADOPT Resolution No. 2556 approving fiscal year 2021-22 proposed budget amendments.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend City Council accept the fiscal year 2021-22 third quarter financial report and adopt Resolution No. 2556 approving fiscal year 2021-22 budget amendments.
BACKGROUND
The quarterly report summarizes the City’s revenue and expenditure activity for the third quarter of the fiscal year from July 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022. The third quarter budget reports provide the data to inform any necessary budget amendments to ensure that the budget is balanced at the end of the fiscal year. As such, staff recommend budget amendments based on one-time revenues and expenses in the third quarter of the fiscal year. Below is a summary of revenues received and expenditures made for each fund type through March 31, 2022.
GENERAL FUND
The General Fund covers core services such as police, fire, public works, community development, parks, recreation, and the senior center. Sales and property taxes are the two largest sources of revenue in the General Fund. Revenues in the General Fund are at 64% and expenditures are at 70% for the third quarter, as follows:
Third Quarter Financial Report
April 19, 2022
REVENUES
As summarized in Attachment A, March 31, 2022 is 75% of the fiscal year 2022. The General Fund revenues received were at 64% of the annual budget estimates. Key revenues receipts appear to be on target with the revenue estimates.
PROPERTY TAX
Revenues are at 59% of budget
A major portion of property tax revenue was distributed to the City in December. The city received $550,147, 59% of the estimate. The next major distribution will occur in June.
PERMITS/LICENSES
Revenues are at 141% of budget
The City received 141% of permits/licenses fees through March 31, 2022. Charges for services are higher through March 31, 2022. Building permits are at $617,333 and plan check fees at $240,968 which make up a large portion of these estimated revenues.
Increased permits and development activity are responsible for the increase. Several budget amendments are proposed to account for the projected growth in development activity.
FINES & FEES
Revenues are at 56% of budget
Fines and Fees are at 56% through March 31, 2022.
USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY RENTAL INCOME
Revenues are at 52% of budget
Revenues from rental and interest income are on target. The majority of rental income are received from Unwired broadband for the water tower.
MOTOR VEHICLE IN LIEU
Revenues are at 52% of budget
The motor vehicle in lieu revenues are property tax shares allocated to cities and counties by the State. Revenues received through the third quarter is at $421,332, 52% of estimate.
SALES TAX
Revenues are at 61% of budget
The Sales tax revenues represent the largest funding source in the General Fund. At 61% actual revenues collected in the third quarter, revenues are on target through the third quarter.
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
Revenues are at 50% of budget
Transient occupancy taxes are received on a quarterly basis, reflecting $74,304 of estimate through the third quarter.
FRANCHISE FEES
Revenues are at 68% of budget
Third Quarter Financial Report
April 19, 2022
Franchise fees are received in a quarterly basis, total received through third quarter is $262,785, 68% of estimate budget.
SERVICES & OTHER FEES
Revenues are at 58% of budget
Revenues from services & other fees are currently at 58% and are anticipated to meet budgeted expectations. These revenues are from various sources such as recreation, inspection, planning, park maintenance, and special police services.
GRANT
Revenues are at 11% of budget
Grant funding received through third quarter is at $23,354. Staff anticipate grants to be on target at end of year.
OTHER MISC REVENUE
Revenues are at 254% of budget
Revenues from other sources at are currently at 254%. These miscellaneous revenues include donations, P.O.S.T reimbursements, restitution, and other refunds. It is typical for revenues in this category to reflect higher percentages than budgeted. A proposed budget amendment is requested for one-time revenues received for sale of real property.
TRANSFER IN
Revenues are at 0% of budget
A general ledger entry will be done to allocate the transfer in and transfer out to the appropriate funds at year end.
EXPENDITURES
As summarized in Attachment A, the city has expended roughly 70% of its appropriations as of March 31, 2022. All departments are on target to their budgeted lines from actual to budget through the third quarter.
As summarized in Attachment B, the summary of all funds revenues reflects the revenues and expenditures through the third quarter by fund type as summarized below:
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
WATER UTILITY
Revenues 75% | Expenses 61%
Through March 31, 2022, expenses are at 61% of budget and revenues slightly higher at 75% of budget. A budget amendment is proposed to adjust revenues to actual for the Water Arrearage Grant of $141,948.
SPECIAL REVENUES FUNDS
UTILITY USERS TAX
Revenues 81% | Expenses 20%
Third Quarter Financial Report
April 19, 2022
Utility User’s Tax are paid to the city one month in arrears. At third quarter revenues received are at $325,815, or 81% of budget, and expenses at 12%. An end of year transfer entry will be done to reconcile all transfers from UUT.
DISTRICT SALES TAX (MEASURE N)
Revenues 111% | Expenses 6%
District Sales Tax Funds are received on a monthly basis. Revenues are $1,105,515 through the third quarter. Expenses are currently at 6% of budget. A budget amendment is proposed to adjust revenues to account for projected growth in district sales tax.
COPS GRANT
Revenues 97% | Expenses 15%
COPS grant reimbursement are processed once expenses are made. The expenses will be adjusted at year end.
RECYCLE GRANT
Revenues 0% | Expenses 60%
Recycle Grant is at 0% through the third quarter. Expenses are at 60%, staff anticipates to be on target at end of year.
GAS TAX
Revenues 59% | Expenses 93%
Highway User Tax (gas tax) revenues are received monthly. The 93% reflects principal & interest payments made through the third quarter for debt service on the Merced Street Rehab.
STREETS PROJECTS
Revenues 100% | Expenses 111%
Street Projects reimbursement are processed once expenses are made reflecting revenues at 100% and expenses at 111%. A budget amendment is proposed to adjust to actual expenses for Adams construction.
ARPA
Revenues 100% | Expenses 16%
The budgeted first tranche of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds has been received at 100% in revenues. Expenses budgeted at 16% for these funds include employee premium pay, Council Chambers AV modernization, and water meter upgrades.
LTF ART 3 & 8
Revenues 0% | Expenses 28%
LTF revenues are generated from Fresno County. Expenses include utilities, PG&E, and street sweeping.
MEASURE C
Revenues 110% | Expenses 1%
$263,423 in monthly Measure C revenues have been received thus far. Budgeted expenses include ADA repairs and Paving projects to be completed by end of year.
SB1 RMRA
Third Quarter Financial Report
April 19, 2022
Revenues 82% | Expenses 0%
SB1 revenues are received monthly from the State. Budgeted expenses include street paving projects to be completed by end of year.
CDBG
Revenues 101% | Expenses 0%
Community Development Block Grant reflects 101% of revenues received through the third quarter reflecting a one-time loan payoff and 0% in expense.
AB1600 IMPACT FEES
Due to high volume of development activity in the city and the newly-adopted impact fees, the various AB1600 revenues are reflecting a range from 108% to 180% through the third quarter.
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
The long-term debt report for the 1993-1 funds, Fire Station, and the Financing Authority are all showing expenses up to 94% through the third quarter. This is due to a significant debt service payment being made in September. These payments are made semiannually. Additionally, principal payments are paid in the fall and not in the spring. Revenues and expenses are projected to meet the budgeted amount at year end.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
The RDA is responsible for the 2010 refunding bonds debt service. Two payments are made annually.
Expenses are currently at 65% of budget.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
As summarized in Attachment C, staff propose several third quarter budget amendments to align the expenditures and revenues to the budget. The following budget amendments are proposed:
GENERAL FUND
Revenues
Adjustments are needed to bring revenues and expenses to actual. Adjustments to Building Permits, Plan Check Fees, Franchise Fees, Gen Plan Update, Grant Revenue, Miscellaneous Revenues, and Other Reimbursements are needed to accommodate increased revenues.
Expenses
The fiscal year 2021-22 budget reflects the process of staff developing a city budget using unaudited data, operating fiscal year 2020-21 via continuing resolution, and the lack of sufficient information to have a true “base budget.” Adjustments are needed to various categories across departments professional services, legal services, fuel, one-time expenses related to computer support, and a change in utilities cost distribution.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Third Quarter Financial Report
April 19, 2022
District Sales Tax
Adjust to actual unbudgeted district sales tax growth.
Debt Service 88-1
Adjust to actual unbudgeted revenues for current year secure taxes.
Assessment District 93-1
Adjust to actual unbudgeted revenues for current year secure taxes.
Assessment District 94-1
Adjust to actual unbudgeted revenues for prepaid property assessment.
Utility Users Tax
Adjust to actual unbudgeted onetime expenses for professional services.
AB1600 Impact Fees Funds
Several adjustments to revenue funds are needed due to increased development activity.
Street Projects
An adjustment is needed to record the ongoing expenses to Adams Phase 2 & 3 construction, the expense must be made in order to receive reimbursement.
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Water Fund
An adjustment to budgeted revenues is needed due a one-time water grant for the Water Arrearage Grant.
TCP Fund
An adjustment is needed to increase revenues for funding received for the TCP settlement.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
FISCAL IMPACT
Revenues and expenditures for all fund types are on target for the third quarter.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.
Attachments
- A General Fund Summary
- B All Fund Summary
- C Resolution No. 2556, Budget Amendment
ATTACHMENT A
GENERAL FUND SUMMARY REVENUES PERCENTAGE
BUDGET AS OF REVENUES
REVENUES 2021-2022 3/31/2022 3/31/2022
PROPERTY TAX 928,250 550,147 59%
PERMITS/LICENSES 677,200 956,248 141%
FINES & FEES 11,500 6,487 56%
USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY RENTAL 14,500 7,591 52%
VLF 807,700 421,332 52%
SALES TAX 1,650,000 1,003,671 61%
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX 150,000 74,304 50%
FRANCHISE FEES 387,200 262,785 68%
SERVICES FEES & OTHER 103,050 59,843 58%
GRANTS 205,800 23,354 11%
OTHER MISC/REIMB REVENUE 120,650 306,026 254%
TRANSFER IN 722,887 0 0%
TOTAL REVENUES $5,778,737 $3,671,788 64%
EXPENDITURES PERCENTAGE
BUDGET AS OF EXPENDITURES
EXPENDITURES 2021-2022 3/31/2022 3/31/2022
CITY COUNCIL 44,380 17,513 39%
ADMINISTRATION 410,570 269,021 66%
CITY CLERK 85,122 51,434 60%
FINANCE 388,692 312,935 81%
CITY ATTORNEY 160,000 166,033 104%
GENERAL GOVERNMENT 283,296 285,929 101%
POLICE 2,103,049 1,373,745 65%
FIRE 248,058 128,570 52%
ANIMAL CONTROL 16,500 8,834 54%
PUBLIC WORKS-STREET 597,487 433,579 73%
PLANNING 579,498 489,479 84%
BUILDING 342,181 249,131 73%
PUBLIC WORKS-PARK MAINT 314,185 148,024 47%
RECREATION 118,190 83,732 71%
SENIOR CENTER 155,329 70,905 46%
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,846,537 $4,088,864 70%
ATTACHMENT B
REVENUES EXPENSES
ALL FUND SUMMARY
2021-2022 REVENUES AS PERCENT 2021-2022 EXPENSES AS PERCENT BUDGET OF 03/31/2022 REC'S YTD BUDGET OF 03/31/2022 USED YTD
GENERAL FUND
General Fund $5,778,737 $3,671,788 64% $5,846,537 $4,088,864 70%
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Water Utility 1,546,600 1,162,894 75% 1,904,486 1,165,149 61% Water Well Maintenance 113,000 112,512 100% 0 0 0%
Groundwater Recharge CID 0 0 0% 195,684 194,520 99%
TCP 1,815 601,881 0% 1,469,000 45,767 3%
Sub-total $1,661,415 $1,877,287 113% $3,569,170 $1,405,436 39%
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Utility Users Tax 400,500 325,815 81% 336,525 68,283 20% District Sales Tax 1,000,000 1,105,515 111% 662,562 39,746 6% COPS Grant 125,000 121,285 97% 265,000 39,746 15%
Recyle Grant 5,000 0 0% 5,000 3,000 60%
Gas Tax 157,482 93,293 59% 97,600 90,400 93%
Streets Projects 348,504 348,504 100% 920,095 1,025,095 111% ARPA Funding 812,156 812,156 100% 760,302 124,850 16%
LTF Article 3 16,000 0 0% 0 0 0%
LTF Article 8 665,300 0 0% 116,257 32,111 28%
Measure C 238,424 263,423 110% 635,000 3,193 1%
Road Maint & Rehab SB1 123,983 101,172 82% 0 0 0%
CDBG 239,000 241,302 101% 0 0 0%
AB1600 General Service 60,000 107,404 179% 0 740 0%
AB1600 Law Enforcement 69,000 104,066 151% 200,000 0 0% AB1600 Fire 85,000 127,116 150% 68,000 0 0%
AB1600 Streets 80,000 86,306 108% 0 0 0%
AB1600 Parks 260,000 335,411 129% 68,000 4,897 7%
AB1600 Water 140,000 251,628 180% 0 3,120 0%
AB1600 Ground Wtr Rchrg 30,000 55,030 183% 0 7,390 0%
AB1600 Sewer 280,400 435,035 155% 0 0 0%
AB1600 Storm Drain 128,000 157,856 123% 0 0 0%
Fire Station Bldg 35,000 0 0% 35,000 24,744 71%
Caltrans SR 99/Manning 150 132 88% 0 0 0%
AB1600 99/Merced Signalization 0 0 0% 0 0 0%
Sub-total $5,298,899 $5,072,448 6% $4,169,341 $1,467,314 35%
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
Debt Service 88-1 0 34,663 0% $0 0 0.0%
Assesmt Dist 1993-R Debt Svc 25,044 100,804 403% 25,044 25,043 100% Assesmt Dist 1993-1 Hospital Bdg Lease 18,000 16,800 93% 18,000 16,800 93% Assesmt Dist 1993-1 Merced Rehab 97,600 90,400 93% 97,600 90,400 93% Fire Station Debt Svc 50,025 33,813 68% 50,000 48,327 97% Assesmt Dist 1994-R Debt Svc 154,340 2,174 1% 154,340 143,882 93% Sub-total $345,009 $278,653 81% $344,984 $324,452 94%
SUCCESSOR AGENCY FUND
Successor Agency 2000 RDA Loan 137,250 17,550 13% 193,835 125,316 65% Sub-total $137,250 $17,550 13% $193,835 $125,316 65%
FINANCE AUTHORITY FUND
Public Financing Authority (PFA) 392,234 0 0% 392,096 7,699 2% Sub-total $392,234 0 0% $392,096 $7,699 2%
ATTACHMENT C
REQUEST FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT
Resolution No. 2556
Requested by: Margarita Moreno Budget Amounts
Account Numbers: Fund Name Description Increase Decrease Revenues
100-3102 Building Permits $ 148,000
100-3107 Plan Check Fees $ 141,000
100-3413 Franchise Fees-SKF Sewer $ 32,500
100-3528 Gen Plan Update Fees $ 12,900
100-3640 Grant Revenue $ 4,600
100-3706 Miscellaneous Revenues $ 180,725
100-3709 Other Reimbursement $ 5,800
201-3403 District Sales Tax $ 105,600
320-3001 Current Year-Secure $ 34,662
325-3001 Current Year -Secure $ 77,698
330-3014 Prepaid Property Assesment $ 2,174
500-3640 Grant Revenue $ 141,948
503-3706 Miscellaneous Revenues $ 600,000
710-3810 Gen Svcs Development Fees $ 47,405
720-3820 Law Enf Development Fees $ 35,065
730-3830 Fire Prot Development Fees $ 42,116
740-3840 Street Development Fees $ 6,306
750-3850 Park Development Fees $ 75,411
760-3860 Water Development Fees $ 171,995
765-3895 Development Fees $ 25,030
770-3870 Sewer Development Fees $ 115,036
780-3880 Storm Drain Dev Fees $ 29,885
Expenses
6080-5035 Wellness $ 7,940
6080-5110 Special Dept Expense $ 2,900
6030-5230 Computer Support Service $ 5,000
6060-5620 Legal $ 7,000
6150-5220 Professional Services $ 55,000
6160-5220 Professional Services $ 60,000
6160-5272 State Fees $ 14,000
6200-5170 Utilities $ 25,000
6260-5170 Utilities $ 25,000
6260-5210 Fuel $ 2,500
2000-5220 Professional Services $ 10,000
2040-5110 Professional Services $ 25,000
211-5708 Street Project $ 105,000
500-5176 Permits Fees $ 13,000
500-5210 Fuel $ 4,000
760-5510 Engineering Consulting $ 3,120
780-5110 Special Dept Expense $ 7,390
1 Reason(s) for Budget Amendment:
Finance Director
Signature Date
City Manager
Signature Date
City Council: Approved Resolution #__________ Denied
Journal Entry No. _______________ Date Posted ___________ By: ____________________________ To align expenses and revenues to third quarter FY 2021/22 budget, staff request budget amendments to the following funds:
General Fund Revenues: Third quarter adjustments for projected year-end to actual:
• Building Permits, $148,000: Additional funding due to increased development activity. • Plan Check Fees, $141,000: Additional funding due to increased development activity. • Franchise Fees-SKF Sewer, $32,500: Adjust to actual unbudgeted franchise fees. • Gen Plan Update Fees, $12,900: Additional funding due to increased development activity. • Grant Revenue, $4,600: Adjust to actual one-time unbudget reimbursement. • Miscellaneous Revenues, $180,725: sale of real property. • Other Reimbursement, $5,800: To adjust to actual unbudgeted risk mgmt reimbursement.
General Fund Expenses: Third quarter adjustments for projected year-end to actual:
• General Government, $7,940: Unbudgeted employee payout, $2,900: Increase on onetime expenses. • Finance, $5,000: Unbudgeted increase in computer support services. • City Attorney, $7,000: Increase legal activity.
• Planning, $55,000: Adjustment reflects increased expenses in contracted Professional Services, and $14,000 State Fees to be offset by increased development activity. • Building , $60,000: Adjustment reflects increased expenses in contracted Professional Services offset by increased development activity.
• Park Maintenance, ($25,000): To adjust Utilities to Street Maintenance, and increase of $2,500 due to increase of cost of fuel.
• Street Maintenance, $25,000: To adjust utilities from Park Maintenance.
Special Revenue Funds: Third quarter adjustments for projected year-end to actual:
• District Sales Tax, $105.600: To adjust to actual increased district sales tax. • Debt Service 88-1, $34,662: Unbudgeted revenues to current year secure taxes to adjust to actual. • Assessment District 93-1, $77,698: Unbudgeted revenues to current year secure taxes to adjust to actual. • Assessment District 94-1, $2,174: Unbudgeted revenues to prepaid property assesment taxes to adjust to actual. • Gen Svcs Development Fees,$47,405: To adjust to actual revenues due to increased development activity. • Law Enf Development Fees, $35,065: To adjust to actual revenues due to increased development activity. • Fire Prot Development Fees, $42,116: To adjust to actual revenues due to increased development activity. • Street Development Fees,$6,306: To adjust to actual revenues due to increased development activity. • Park Development Fees, $75,411: To adjust to actual revenues due to increased development activity. • Water Development Fees, $171,995: To adjust to actual revenues due to increased development activity. • Development Fees Sewer, $25,030: To adjust to actual revenues due to increased development activity. • Development Fees, $115,036: To adjust to actual revenues due to increased development activity. • Storm Drain Dev Fees Fund , $29,885: To adjust to actual revenues due to increased development activity. • Utility Users Tax Fund, $10,000: Unbudgeted professional services to adjust to actual. • Utility Users Tax Fund/Recreation, $10,000: Unbudgeted professional services, and $25,000 FUSD agreement to adjust to actual.
• AB1600 Water Fund, $3,120: To increase engineering consulting to be offsett by increase development activity. • AB1600 Storm Drain Fund, $7,390: To increase special dept expense to be offsett by increase development activity.
• Street Projects Fund, $105,000: To adjust to actual revenues for reimbursement of expense of Adams reconstruction.
Enterprise Funds:Third quarter adjustments for projected year-end to actual :
• Water Fund, $141,948: increase revenues due to the city receiving the Water Arrearage Grant funding, 13,000:
increase expenses in permits to be offset by revenues, $4,000: increase expense due to increase of fuel to computer support services. • TCP Fund, $600,000 settlement revenue received to adjust revenue to actual. 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2556
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER
APPROVING AND ADOPTING BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR VARIOUS FUNDS FOR 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, a budget amendment is necessary to align the expected revenues and expected expenses.
WHEREAS, the budget amendment attached hereto as Attachment C specifies the various proposed budget amendments for various funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Fowler City Council hereby resolves that the FY 2021/2022 budget be amended as described in Attachment C hereto to provide the necessary funding to various funds.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of April 2022, at a regular meeting of the Fowler City Council by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
___________________________
Mark Rodriquez, Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
____________________________
Angela Vasquez, Deputy City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER
ITEM NO: 9-Bi
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 19, 2022
FROM DARIO DOMINGUEZ, Public Works Director
SUBJECT
Discuss and Consider Actions pertaining to the City of Fowler’s Solar/Energy Conservation Project:
A. Receive analysis from ARC Alternatives regarding alternatives for Project procurement process.
B. Provide Staff direction on next steps for the Project, which may include authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate a Project Agreement with the selected vendor.
C. ADOPT Resolution No. 2557 approving California Energy Commission Energy Conservation Assistant Act (ECAA) loan application submittal and related CEQA exemption.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend City Council provide direction on this item.
BACKGROUND
On October 5, 2020, the City released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Energy Conservation and Energy Generation Project and received one response from Sitelogiq Inc. Sitelogiq proposed two solar array sites at the cost of $1,339,595.00. Staff began negotiations with Sitelogiq and in the course of negotiations, Staff felt it was in the best interest of the City to solicit additional proposals and include additional potential sites. As part of this due diligence, Staff contacted four additional solar companies and received two additional proposals for three total solar array sites within the City. Staff provided SitelogIQ with the opportunity to revisit its proposal and provide an updated proposal including the opportunity to include the third solar array site proposed in the other two proposals.
On July 20, 2021, Staff presented the three proposals to City Council. Each solar provider was available to answer City Council questions about their proposals and qualifications. During that meeting, City Solar/Energy Conservation Project
April 19, 2022
Council directed Staff to meet with each solar provider to obtain additional information, obtain a breakdown of their cost estimates and return to Council.
Staff requested the additional information from each of the solar providers and provided a week to respond. Subsequently, one of the solar providers withdrew from the process. On August 3, 2021, Staff presented a side-by-side comparison of the remaining two proposals. After much discussion, City Council directed Staff to work with a third-party solar consultant to review the proposals and bring one recommendation back to City Council.
Per the City of Fowler Informal Competitive Purchasing Policy, Staff solicited three bids for the thirdparty analysis. ARC Alternatives was selected to perform the third-party analysis based upon their experience, cost, and ability to complete the work in a timely matter. On December 7, 2021, ARC Alternatives virtually attended a City Council meeting to present findings and answer questions. Mr.
Russell Driver, Principal and Co-Founder of ARC Alternatives, and Simon Olivieri, Senior Engineer with ARC Alternatives presented the findings, recommendations and answered questions. One such recommendation was the City should only pursue solar on the Fire Station site. During that meeting, City Council directed Staff to continue to work with ARC Alternatives to pursue additional vendor bids and work with SitelogIQ on a possible cost reduction.
ARC Alternatives worked with Staff to develop a procurement process to solicit pricing for the Fire Station solar project. The Request for Proposals was released on January 31, 2022, and closed on March 4, 2022. ARC Alternatives will be virtually attending the City Council meeting to present the findings, recommendations, and answer any questions City Council may have. Staff will seek direction from City Council on next steps, which may include contract negotiations with the recommended firm.
Concurrently with the procurement process, ARC Alternatives has been working with Staff to submit the California Energy Commission ECAA loan application. Should City Council direct staff to begin negotiations with a selected vendor, the vendor’s scope will include completion of the interconnection application with Pacific Gas & Electric to ensure the City’s project is grandfathered under Net Energy Metering (NEM) 2.0. City Council direction on a preferred vendor and their respective pricing will also be needed to finalize the ECAA loan application.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Solar/energy conservation improvements at existing facilities is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301.
FISCAL IMPACT
None at this time. Should City Council direct Staff to begin negotiations with a selected vendor and approve the submittal of the ECAA loan application, the pricing from that vendor would be included in the ECAA loan application and a contract with the selected vendor and applicable loan documents for the ECAA loan would be brought to City Council for approval at a subsequent meeting.
Attachments
- Resolution No. 2557 - Approving California Energy Commission ECAA loan application submittal - CEQA Categorical Exemption
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2557
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF ENERGY EFFICIANCY LOAN
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of Fowler endorses the goal of energy efficiency and development of energy efficient and renewable energy generation projects for use at existing City facilities and sites; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received and reviewed information and data presented by City staff and a City consultant, ARC Alternatives, demonstrating that the anticipated savings in energy consumption realized by a proposed solar/energy efficiency improvement project will exceed the cost of the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, the California Energy Commission (“CEC”) provides loans to local governments to finance energy efficiency improvements, and the City desires to pursue a CEC energy efficiency loan for the proposed project, and ARC Alternatives is qualified and capable of preparing and submitting a CEC loan application on behalf of the City; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the proposed project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) per CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fowler as follows:
1. The City of Fowler is authorized to apply for an energy efficiency loan from the California Energy Commission to implement solar/energy efficiency measures.
2. The City Council finds that the proposed solar/energy efficiency improvement project is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).
3. ARC Alternatives is authorized to apply for a CEC energy efficiency loan on behalf of the City of Fowler to finance and implement the proposed project, and if the City is recommended for funding by the California Energy Commission, the City Manager is authorized to accept a loan of up to $__________ on behalf of the City of Fowler without further action of the City Council.
4. The amount of the loan will be paid in full, plus interest, under the terms and conditions of any applicable Loan Agreement, Promissory Note and Tax Certificate of the California Energy Commission.
5. The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the City of Fowler all necessary documents to implement and carry out the purpose of this resolution, and to undertake all actions necessary to undertake and complete the energy efficiency project.
****************************************************************** 2 The foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted on April 19, 2022, at a regular meeting of the Fowler City Council by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
___________________________
Mark Rodriquez, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Angela Vasquez, Deputy City Clerk
Statutory Exemptions. State code number:
_______________________________________________
Print Form
Notice of Exemption Appendix E
To: Office of Planning and Research From: (Public Agency): ____________________________ P.O. Box 3044, Room 113 _______________________________________________ Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 County Clerk
(Address)
___________________________
___________________________
County of: __________________
Project Title: ____________________________________________________________________________ Project Applicant: ________________________________________________________________________ Project Location - Specific:
Project Location - City: ______________________ Project Location - County:
Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:
_____________________
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: _____________________________________________________ Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: ________________________________________________ Exempt Status: (check one):
Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268);
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a));
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c));
Reasons why project is exempt:
Lead Agency
Contact Person: ____________________________ Area Code/Telephone/Extension: _______________ If filed by applicant:
1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.
2. Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? Yes No Signature: ____________________________ Date:
Signed by Lead Agency Signed by Applicant
Authority cited: Sections 21083 and 21110, Public Resources Code. Date Received for filing at OPR:
Reference: Sections 21108, 21152, and 21152.1, Public Resources Code. _______________
Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: ____________________________________ ______________________________________________
______________ Title: _______________________
Revised 2011