MEETING OF THE FOWLER CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 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 Pastor Rod Haro from the Worship Centre
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.
5-A. Presentation by Fresno County Community Development Division
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 October 18, 2022
6-B. APPROVE Minutes of the October 4, 2022 City Council Meeting
6-C. APPROVE Resolution No. 2600, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fowler Authorizing Remote Teleconferencing for City Council Meetings and Commission Meetings During Declared State of Emergency in Accordance with Government Code Section 54953 (AB 361) (City Attorney)
6-D. APPROVE a Settlement Agreement and General Release with the SelmaKingsburg-Fowler County Sanitation District (SKF) in the amount of $70,270.23 (Planning)
7. Contested Consent Calendar - Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be heard individually immediately after action is taken on the Consent Calendar.
8. General Administration
8-A. Planning
i. APPROVE naming of the “David T. Cardenas Senior Center and Police Headquarters”
ii. Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula Proclamation
8-B. Finance
i. Fiscal Year 2022-23 1st Quarter Financial Report (Informational) ii. APPROVE Resolution No. 2601 revising the Policy on Credit Card Issuance, Usage, and Reporting
8-C. Public Works
i. Provide STAFF DIRECTION regarding citizen request at 129 N. Second Street
9. City Manager
9-A. Council to review and approve utility bill insert regarding Fowler Card Room Ordinance Discussion at the November 15, 2022 Council Meeting
10. City Attorney
10-A. APPROVE Resolution No. 2602 Establishing Fire Academy Training Grant Program
11. Staff Communications (City Manager)
12. Councilmember Reports and Comments
13. Closed Session
13-A. Government Code Section 54956.8
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Property: 116 South 6th Street, APN 343-172-09T
Agency Negotiator: Wilma Tucker, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Unknown
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of potential sale
13-B. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Deciding whether to initiate litigation
One potential case
14. Adjourn
Next Ordinance No. 2022-09
Next Resolution No. 2603
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, October 14, 2022.
Angela Vasquez
Angela Vasquez
Deputy City Clerk
County of Fresno, Community Development Division
What is CDBG?
• Community Development Block Grant
• Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) • Grant funds are used for eligible housing, and community development activities such as infrastructure, community facilities, housing rehabilitation and public services What is HOME?
• Home Investment Partnership Program
• A program funded by HUD providing grant funding to assist with housing rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance, and affordable housing development What are examples of CDBG Activities?
• Water and Sewer System Improvements
• Storm Drain Improvements
• Other Public Works Improvements such as Streets and Sidewalks • Neighborhood Facilities, Community Centers
• Parks and Recreational Facilities
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvements
• Residential and Commercial building rehabilitation
• Community-based Public Services
All activities must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income people Guidelines
• Needs are broad, and may be addressed by one or more different activities • Each type of activity has certain rules and regulations depending on which program it falls under (CDBG / HOME)
• Specific activity eligibility requirements are addressed during the annual application process Examples and History
• Over $1,600,000 of CDBG funds have been invested in Fowler since 1975. • Recent CDBG projects include:
– Panzak Park ADA Restroom
– Fowler Senior Meals (funded with CARES Act CDBG-CV funds) Housing and Developments
• Housing programs have assisted eight households in Fowler, assisting first-time homebuyers and homeowners needing housing rehabilitation.
• A total of $228,000 of housing program funds have been invested to assist Fowler homeowners. • Magill Terrace / Magnolia Commons
– Acquisition and reconstruction of an existing 20-unit multi-family low-income housing development
– A new affordable housing development completed with assistance of HOME funds. – New multi-family development added an additional 40 units 5-A
County of Fresno, Community Development Division
– Entire site includes:
• 60 Low-Income Multi-Family units (1-, 2-, 3- & 4-Bedroom Units) • 1 Community Center
• Completed in 2019
About HOME ARP
• The County of Fresno received a $4.2 million American Rescue Plan (ARP) allocation to fund programs or projects that assist qualifying populations. This allocation is administered through the County’s HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). • “Qualifying populations” are individuals or households who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations.
Eligible Activities
Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
• Rental assistance for eligible households. Assistance up to four years.
Supportive Services
• Services to assist eligible households transition to and maintain more appropriate housing.
Examples include case management, mental health counseling or substance abuse counseling.
Acquisition/Development of Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS) or Rental Units • This activity includes the acquisition / development of a NCS or rental housing to support an eligible population.
Qualifying Populations
• Homeless or At Risk of Homelessness
• Fleeing, or Attempting to Flee, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, or Human Trafficking
Other populations per HUD guidance
• Other families requiring services or housing assistance to prevent homelessness • Households at greatest risk of housing instability
• Veterans and families that include a veteran family member that meet the criteria of the qualifying populations
Contact Information
Jonathan Avedian, Community Development Specialist
2220 Tulare Street, 8th Floor
Fresno, CA 93721
Phone: 559-600-4292
[email protected]
Fresno County
Community Development
Department of Public Works and Planning
What is CDBG?
• Community Development Block Grant
• Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD)
• Grant funds are used for eligible housing, and community development activities such as infrastructure, community facilities, housing rehabilitation and public services
What is
HOME?
HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
A PROGRAM FUNDED BY HUD
PROVIDING GRANT FUNDING TO
ASSIST WITH HOUSING
REHABILITATION, HOMEBUYER
ASSISTANCE, AND AFFORDABLE
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
What are
examples of
CDBG
Activities?
• Water and Sewer System Improvements
• Storm Drain Improvements
• Other Public Works Improvements such as Streets
and Sidewalks
• Neighborhood Facilities, Community Centers
• Parks and Recreational Facilities
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Improvements
• Residential and Commercial building rehabilitation
• Community-based Public Services
• All activities must primarily benefit low- and
• moderate-income people
Guidelines
Needs are broad, and
may be addressed by one
or more different
activities
Each type of activity has
certain rules and
regulations depending on
which program it falls
under (CDBG / HOME)
Specific activity
eligibility requirements
are addressed during the
annual application
process
Examples and History
Over $1,600,000 of CDBG funds have been
invested in Fowler since 1975.
Recent CDBG projects include:
• Panzak Park ADA Restroom
• Fowler Senior Meals (funded with CARES Act CDBG-CV funds) Housing and Developments
• Housing programs have assisted eight households in Fowler, assisting first-time homebuyers and homeowners needing housing rehabilitation. • A total of $228,000 of housing program funds have been invested to assist Fowler homeowners.
• A new affordable housing development was recently completed with assistance of HOME funds.
Magill Terrace / Magnolia Commons
401 Nelson Street
Fowler, CA 93625
Acquisition and
reconstruction of an
existing 20-unit multifamily low-income
housing development
New multi-family
development added an
additional 40 units
59 units restricted to
households with
incomes at or below 60%
of the area median
income level
1 unit assigned to an onsite manager$1,000,000 in Fresno County HOME Funds
11 units will be
designated as Fresno
County HOME units
Entire site includes:
• 60 Low-Income Multi-Family
units
• (1,2, 3, & 4-Bedroom Units)
• 1 Community Center
• Completed in 2019
HOME ARP
HIGHLIGHTS
About HOME ARP • The County of Fresno received a $4.2 million American Rescue Plan (ARP) allocation to fund
programs or projects that assist qualifying
populations. This allocation is administered through
the County’s HOME Investment Partnership Program
(HOME).
• “Qualifying populations” are individuals or
households who are homeless, at risk of
homelessness, and other vulnerable populations.
FRESNO COUNTY HOME-ARP 10
FR
Eligible Activities
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
(TBRA)
• Rental assistance for eligible households.
Assistance up to four years.
Acquisition/Development of Non- Congregate Shelter (NCS) or Rental Units
• This activity includes the acquisition /
development of a NCS or rental housing
to support an eligible population.
FRESNO COUNTY HOME-ARP 11
Supportive Services
• Services to assist eligible households
transition to and maintain more
appropriate housing. Examples include
case management, mental health
counseling or substance abuse counseling.
FR
Qualifying Populations
Eligible Households
• Homeless or At Risk of Homelessness
• Fleeing, or Attempting to Flee,
Domestic Violence, Dating Violence,
Sexual Assault, Stalking, or Human
Trafficking
FRESNO COUNTY HOME-ARP 12
Other families requiring services or
housing assistance to prevent
homelessness
Households at greatest risk of housing
instability
Veterans and families that include a
veteran family member that meet the
criteria of the qualifying populations
• Other populations per
HUD guidance
Contact Information
Jonathan Avedian, Community Development
Specialist
2220 Tulare Street, 8th Floor
Fresno, CA 93721
Phone: 559-600-4292
Fax: 559-600-4573
[email protected]
Questions?
CHECK NUMBERS CHECK DATES AMOUNT
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS
Regular checks 40236-40338 October 4 thru October 11 $ 113,433.52TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS $ 113,433.52
PAYROLL COSTS
First October Bi-Monthly Payroll October 15, 2022 97,649.93 $ TOTAL PAYROLL COSTS $ 97,649.93 TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS $ 211,083.45
NOTE:
Check #40237-#40275 Printing Issue
CITY OF FOWLER
WARRANTS LIST
October 18, 2022
6-A
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 1
DATE: 10/13/2022 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 11:35:26 CHECK REGISTER - DISBURSEMENT FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '40236' and '40338' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 4/23
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND
CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT -----DESCRIPTION------ SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 40236 10/04/22 12444 WILSON FIRE SPRINKLER IN 6700 SPRNKLR MAINT SNR CTR 0.00 375.22 1001 40236 10/04/22 12444 WILSON FIRE SPRINKLER IN 6700 ANNL FIRE SPRNKLR-SNR 0.00 220.00 1001 40236 10/04/22 12444 WILSON FIRE SPRINKLER IN 6130 ANNUAL FIRE SPRINKLER 0.00 220.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 815.22
1001 40276 10/04/22 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 6400 SESQ-TV CART 0.00 107.87 1001 40276 10/04/22 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 6080 SUPPLIES-EMP DINNER 0.00 23.92 1001 40276 10/04/22 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 6080 SUPPLIES-CARDS 0.00 20.67 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 152.46
1001 40277 10/04/22 14725 ANDY'S SPORTS & DESIGN 6400 PANELS SESQ 0.00 4,612.53 1001 40278 10/04/22 14576 ANGELA VASQUEZ 6025 TRAVEL REIMB VASQUEZ 0.00 75.16 1001 40279 10/04/22 14521 ARVINDA VIGNESH 6400 TRUNK OR TREAT 0.00 150.00 1001 40280 10/04/22 14330 B&P PEST PROS 6020 PEST CNTRL 9/27/22-CH 0.00 90.00 1001 40280 10/04/22 14330 B&P PEST PROS 6700 PEST CNTRL 9/27/22-SR 0.00 95.00 1001 40280 10/04/22 14330 B&P PEST PROS 6130 PEST CNTRL 9/27/22-FR 0.00 95.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 280.00
1001 40281 10/04/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6150 NETWK SVC 10/1/22 0.00 391.21 1001 40281 10/04/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6030 NETWK SVC 9/30/22 0.00 375.00 1001 40281 10/04/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 5000 NETWK SVC 9/30/22 0.00 375.00 1001 40281 10/04/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6120 NETWK SVC 9/30/22 0.00 375.00 1001 40281 10/04/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 5000 VOIP SVC 10/1/22 0.00 251.25 1001 40281 10/04/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6120 VOIP SVC 10/1/22 0.00 251.25 1001 40281 10/04/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6150 VOIP SVC 10/1/22 0.00 251.25 1001 40281 10/04/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6030 VOIP SVC 10/1/22 0.00 251.25 1001 40281 10/04/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6025 FLASH DRIVE 0.00 21.74 1001 40281 10/04/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6030 NETWK SVC 10/1/22 0.00 391.21 1001 40281 10/04/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 5000 NETWK SVC 10/1/22 0.00 391.21 1001 40281 10/04/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6120 NETWK SVC 10/1/22 0.00 391.21 1001 40281 10/04/22 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6150 NETWK SVC 9/30/22 0.00 375.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 4,091.58
1001 40282 10/04/22 10024 BSK ASSOCIATES 5000 TCP PURGE/TRAP 0.00 192.00 1001 40283 10/04/22 14131 CENTRAL VALLEY SWEEPING, 2250 STREET SWEEP SEPT22 0.00 3,025.00 1001 40284 10/04/22 10056 CITY OF FOWLER TREASURER 6080 PETTY CASH DONUTS MTG 0.00 12.75 1001 40284 10/04/22 10056 CITY OF FOWLER TREASURER 6120 PETTYCASH PD COOKIE 0.00 19.98 1001 40284 10/04/22 10056 CITY OF FOWLER TREASURER 6080 PETTY CASH T SHIRTS 0.00 27.27 1001 40284 10/04/22 10056 CITY OF FOWLER TREASURER 6010 PETTY CASH-CARDS 0.00 48.49 1001 40284 10/04/22 10056 CITY OF FOWLER TREASURER 6120 PETTYCASHLUNCHALCARAZ 0.00 48.95 1001 40284 10/04/22 10056 CITY OF FOWLER TREASURER 6020 PETTY CASH LUNCHEON 0.00 141.67 1001 40284 10/04/22 10056 CITY OF FOWLER TREASURER 6120 PETTY CASH PD CARDS 0.00 2.18 1001 40284 10/04/22 10056 CITY OF FOWLER TREASURER 6080 PETTY CASH COSTA MTG 0.00 5.00 1001 40284 10/04/22 10056 CITY OF FOWLER TREASURER 6120 PETTY CASH-CARDS 0.00 6.07 1001 40284 10/04/22 10056 CITY OF FOWLER TREASURER 6120 PETTYCASH PD CEREMONY 0.00 8.40 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 320.76
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 2
DATE: 10/13/2022 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 11:35:26 CHECK REGISTER - DISBURSEMENT FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '40236' and '40338' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 4/23
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND
CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT -----DESCRIPTION------ SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 40285 10/04/22 10064 COLONIAL LIFE INSURANCE 100 0.00 47.42 1001 40285 10/04/22 10064 COLONIAL LIFE INSURANCE 100 0.00 195.30 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 242.72
1001 40286 10/04/22 14429 CORE & MAIN 5000 0.00 60.21
1001 40286 10/04/22 14429 CORE & MAIN 6200 0.00 130.07
1001 40286 10/04/22 14429 CORE & MAIN 5000 0.00 200.90
TOTAL CHECK 0.00 391.18
1001 40287 10/04/22 14512 CSG CONSULTANTS 6160 0.00 345.00 1001 40287 10/04/22 14512 CSG CONSULTANTS 6160 0.00 3,870.13 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 4,215.13
1001 40288 10/04/22 10077 DALE BRISCO, INC 6200 0.00 1,105.17 1001 40289 10/04/22 14634 DEWBERRY ARCHITECTS INC 7200 0.00 6,630.00 1001 40290 10/04/22 14482 EDWARD GUZMAN 6400 0.00 800.00 1001 40291 10/04/22 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 0.00 558.96 1001 40292 10/04/22 14247 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 5000 0.00 45.44 1001 40293 10/04/22 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6260 0.00 303.78 1001 40294 10/04/22 14723 FRESNO FUN JUMP 6400 0.00 840.00 1001 40294 10/04/22 14723 FRESNO FUN JUMP 6400 0.00 922.50 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 1,762.50
1001 40295 10/04/22 12567 FRESNO MOBILE RADIO INC 5000 0.00 240.00 1001 40296 10/04/22 11626 GARCIA & SANCHEZ SMOG & 6120 0.00 50.00 1001 40296 10/04/22 11626 GARCIA & SANCHEZ SMOG & 5000 0.00 50.00 1001 40296 10/04/22 11626 GARCIA & SANCHEZ SMOG & 5000 0.00 50.00 1001 40296 10/04/22 11626 GARCIA & SANCHEZ SMOG & 5000 0.00 50.00 1001 40296 10/04/22 11626 GARCIA & SANCHEZ SMOG & 5000 0.00 50.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 250.00
1001 40297 10/04/22 10141 H & H TIRE SERVICES #3, 6120 0.00 20.00 1001 40298 10/04/22 13127 HEALTHWISE SERVICES 6120 0.00 648.75 1001 40299 10/04/22 12184 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LA 6020 0.00 1,200.00 1001 40300 10/04/22 14641 KINGS MEDICAL CENTER, IN 6120 0.00 588.00 1001 40301 10/04/22 10201 METRO UNIFORM & ACCESSOR 6120 0.00 92.57 1001 40302 10/04/22 10203 MID VALLEY PACKAGING & S 6020 0.00 144.73 1001 40303 10/04/22 10202 MID VALLEY PUBLISHING, I 6400 EMP DED SEPT 22
EMP DED SEPT 22
SUPPLIES WATER
SUPPLIES STREET
TOOL WRENCH-WTR
PLAN CHECK-AUG22
PLAN CHECK-AUG22
PIPE-BANNER POLES
PD SENIOR CTR DESIGN
10/5 MARKET MUSIC
STREET SUPPLIES
WATER DEPT SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES-PARKS
TRAIN FOR SESQ
HAUNTED MAZE
SERVICE SEPT22
SMOG CHECK #50
SMOG F350 TRUCK
SMOG F150 TRUCK
SMOG F350 WATER TRUCK
SMOG F150 WATER TRUCK
TIRE REPAIR #10
38 GALLON PHARM
TRADEMARK RENEWAL
MEDICAL EXAMS
ICON PANTS-SALAS
COPY PAPER ADMIN
SESQ/NEWSPAPER 0.00 875.00
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 3
DATE: 10/13/2022 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 11:35:26 CHECK REGISTER - DISBURSEMENT FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '40236' and '40338' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 4/23
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND
CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT -----DESCRIPTION------ SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 40304 10/04/22 10215 NELSON HARDWARE & GIFTS 6200 SUPPLIES STREETS 0.00 42.29 1001 40304 10/04/22 10215 NELSON HARDWARE & GIFTS 6200 SUPPLIES STREETS 0.00 97.59 1001 40304 10/04/22 10215 NELSON HARDWARE & GIFTS 6200 SUPPLIES STREETS 0.00 106.67 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 246.55
1001 40305 10/04/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6200 1292 MILLAR 8/29/22 0.00 9.86 1001 40305 10/04/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6200 363 N TEMPER 9/28/22 0.00 9.88 1001 40305 10/04/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6200 127 S 6TH 9/28/22 0.00 11.99 1001 40305 10/04/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 2250 MANN/GOLD ST 9/23/22 0.00 14.78 1001 40305 10/04/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 2250 700 MERCED #A 9/28/22 0.00 23.84 1001 40305 10/04/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5000 912 PALM 9/29/22 0.00 30.29 1001 40305 10/04/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 2250 300 MERCED 9/28/22 0.00 33.14 1001 40305 10/04/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 2250 MAN/GLDST 9/28/22 0.00 47.38 1001 40305 10/04/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6200 429 E. MERCED 9/23/22 0.00 72.87 1001 40305 10/04/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 2250 GLDST/MAN SIG 9/28/22 0.00 119.35 1001 40305 10/04/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 2250 MERCED/8TH 9/28/22 0.00 172.20 1001 40305 10/04/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 2250 ADAMS/TRFSNL 9/29/22 0.00 202.76 1001 40305 10/04/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6150 122 S 5TH #A 9/28/22 0.00 427.02 1001 40305 10/04/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5000 325 S 5TH ST 9/28/22 0.00 554.81 1001 40305 10/04/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 6130 220 E. MAIN 9/23/22 0.00 1,339.13 1001 40305 10/04/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5000 WELL SITE #8 9/29/22 0.00 6,273.66 1001 40305 10/04/22 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5000 WELL SITE 7 9/29/22 0.00 19,694.73 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 29,037.69
1001 40306 10/04/22 14560 PRINT THEORY 6120 BUSINESS CARDS-PD 0.00 1,179.38 1001 40307 10/04/22 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 6150 CUP 19-02 0.00 39.90 1001 40307 10/04/22 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 6150 CUP 21-01 0.00 53.20 1001 40307 10/04/22 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 6150 SPR 22-01 0.00 66.50 1001 40307 10/04/22 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 6150 SPR 22-08 0.00 90.30 1001 40307 10/04/22 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 6150 AA 22-17 0.00 263.80 1001 40307 10/04/22 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 6150 SPR 22-39 0.00 292.60 1001 40307 10/04/22 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 6150 REZ 22-10 0.00 427.00 1001 40307 10/04/22 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 6150 SPR 22-30 0.00 435.40 1001 40307 10/04/22 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 6150 ON CALL 0.00 17,838.30 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 19,507.00
1001 40308 10/04/22 11695 QUAD KNOPF 6150 GRANT ASSESSMENT 0.00 612.00 1001 40309 10/04/22 14724 RAYMOND GONZALES 6400 BAND OCT 12 MARKET 0.00 350.00 1001 40310 10/04/22 12443 SIMPLOT GROWER SOLUTIONS 6200 SUPPLIES STREETS 0.00 37.79 1001 40310 10/04/22 12443 SIMPLOT GROWER SOLUTIONS 6200 SUPPLIES STREETS 0.00 364.60 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 402.39
1001 40311 10/04/22 10303 SWANSON-FAHRNEY FORD 6200 SUPPLIES PW 0.00 116.77 1001 40312 10/04/22 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 6700 JANITORIAL SNR CTR 0.00 54.56 1001 40312 10/04/22 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 6020 MATS/MOPS ADMIN 0.00 68.20 1001 40312 10/04/22 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 6200 UNIFORMS-PW 0.00 237.35 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 360.11
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 4
DATE: 10/13/2022 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 11:35:26 CHECK REGISTER - DISBURSEMENT FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '40236' and '40338' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 4/23
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND
CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT -----DESCRIPTION------ SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 40313 10/04/22 10725 VERIZON WIRELESS 6030 CELL FINANCE 9/19/22 0.00 51.34 1001 40313 10/04/22 10725 VERIZON WIRELESS 5000 CELL WTR 8/22-9/22 0.00 342.09 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 393.43
1001 40315 10/04/22 14533 STEPHANIE MEJIA 6120 CHIEF ALCARAZ FAREWLL 0.00 60.00 1001 40316 10/11/22 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 6400 TRUNK OR TREAT-REC 0.00 499.64 1001 40317 10/11/22 11291 THE BUSINESS JOURNAL 6150 PUB NOT-LANDSC 0.00 137.50 1001 40318 10/11/22 11792 CA BUILDING STANDARDS CO 6160 CA BSASRF JUL22-SEP22 0.00 534.65 1001 40319 10/11/22 10088 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATI 6160 CASEISMIC JUL22-SEP22 0.00 1,901.36 1001 40320 10/11/22 14659 FIRE SAFETY SOLUTIONS 6160 INSP & PLAN CHECK 0.00 1,770.00 1001 40321 10/11/22 11626 GARCIA & SANCHEZ SMOG & 6200 SMOG SIERRA C1500 PW 0.00 50.00 1001 40322 10/11/22 14431 GRAYBAR 6200 STREET LIGHTS MERCED 0.00 1,508.81 1001 40323 10/11/22 14729 MAG ENGINEERING INC 500 HYDRANT WATER REFUND 0.00 975.76 1001 40324 10/11/22 14726 MURO, JENNIFER 500 UB REFUND 0.00 51.90 1001 40325 10/11/22 14428 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 6020 COBRA-SEP22 0.00 36.45 1001 40326 10/11/22 10215 NELSON HARDWARE & GIFTS 6200 STREET LIGHTS OUTLET 0.00 121.45 1001 40327 10/11/22 10551 PARRA, DANIEL 6010 ISCS CONF PARRA PR DM 0.00 225.00 1001 40327 10/11/22 10551 PARRA, DANIEL 6010 ISCS CONF PARRA PRKNG 0.00 42.00 1001 40327 10/11/22 10551 PARRA, DANIEL 6010 ISCS CONF PARRA UBER 0.00 40.95 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 307.95
1001 40328 10/11/22 10694 POPSIE'S 6700 SENIOR LUNCH 9/13/22 0.00 288.00 1001 40329 10/11/22 14727 RATHOD, KINJAL 500 UB REFUND 0.00 80.06 1001 40330 10/11/22 14072 ROBINA WRIGHT ARCHITECT 6160 PC BP22-0206 0.00 306.25 1001 40330 10/11/22 14072 ROBINA WRIGHT ARCHITECT 6160 PC BP22-0208 0.00 312.50 1001 40330 10/11/22 14072 ROBINA WRIGHT ARCHITECT 6160 PC BP22-0198 0.00 312.50 1001 40330 10/11/22 14072 ROBINA WRIGHT ARCHITECT 6160 PC BP22-0212 0.00 343.75 1001 40330 10/11/22 14072 ROBINA WRIGHT ARCHITECT 6160 PC BP22-0216 0.00 343.75 1001 40330 10/11/22 14072 ROBINA WRIGHT ARCHITECT 6160 PC BP22-0207 0.00 343.75 1001 40330 10/11/22 14072 ROBINA WRIGHT ARCHITECT 6160 PC BP22-0197 0.00 437.50 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 2,400.00
1001 40331 10/11/22 14492 RUBEN BETANCOURT 6400 BAND 10/19/22 0.00 600.00 1001 40332 10/11/22 10518 SIGNMAX! 6200 TRAFFIC SIGN 0.00 2,800.57 1001 40333 10/11/22 10288 SMART & FINAL 6700 SUPPLIES/SC 0.00 219.23 SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 5
DATE: 10/13/2022 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 11:35:26 CHECK REGISTER - DISBURSEMENT FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '40236' and '40338' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 4/23
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND
CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT -----DESCRIPTION------ SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 40334 10/11/22 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 6700 0.00 52.82 1001 40334 10/11/22 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 6020 0.00 69.13 1001 40334 10/11/22 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 6200 0.00 257.34 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 379.29
1001 40335 10/11/22 14728 VER, SAMARJOT S. 500 0.00 100.00 1001 40336 10/11/22 10725 VERIZON WIRELESS 6120 0.00 445.50 1001 40337 10/11/22 14730 WILMA TUCKER 6020 0.00 225.00 1001 40337 10/11/22 14730 WILMA TUCKER 6020 0.00 273.50 1001 40337 10/11/22 14730 WILMA TUCKER 6020 0.00 496.32 1001 40337 10/11/22 14730 WILMA TUCKER 6020 0.00 50.00
1001 40337 10/11/22 14730 WILMA TUCKER 6020 0.00 42.00
TOTAL CHECK 0.00 1,086.82
1001 40338 10/11/22 14731 GREEN EARTH HEATING AND 7200
MATS/MOPS ADMIN
MATS/MOPS ADMIN
UNIFORMS-PW
UB REFUND
CELL PHONE -PD
ISCS TUCKER PER DIEM
ISCS TUCKER AIRFARE
ISCS TUCKER HOTEL
ISCS TUCKER GRND TRNS
ISCS TUCKER PARKING
PD-2 STORAGE AC UNITS 0.00 8,820.24
TOTAL CASH ACCOUNT 0.00 111,209.14
TOTAL FUND 0.00 111,209.14
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 6
DATE: 10/13/2022 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 11:35:26 CHECK REGISTER - DISBURSEMENT FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '40236' and '40338' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 4/23
FUND - 503 - TCP FUND
CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT -----DESCRIPTION------ SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 40314 10/04/22 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5030 TCP DESIGN 0.00 2,224.38 TOTAL CASH ACCOUNT 0.00 2,224.38
TOTAL FUND 0.00 2,224.38
TOTAL REPORT 0.00 113,433.52
1 MINUTES OF THE FOWLER CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, October 4, 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 Tucker, City Attorney Cross, Public Works Director Dominguez, Community Development Director Gaffery, City Planner Marple, Finance Director Moreno, Police Chief Reid, Deputy City Clerk Vasquez
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public spoke.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Kazarian made a comment regarding Item 6-G APPROVE A revised Capital Improvement Plan, requesting to allocate funding in the future to go towards standing up the city’s own Fire Department.
Councilmember Parra made a motion to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. The motion carried by roll call vote: Ayes: Parra, Mejia, Kazarian, Rodriquez
7. CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
N/A
8. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
8-A. Finance
i. ACCEPT the Independent Auditor’s Report for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Councilmember Kazarian made a motion to ACCEPT the Independent Auditor’s Report for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021, seconded by Councilmember Parra. The motion carried by roll call vote: Ayes:
Kazarian, Parra, Mejia, Rodriquez
9. CITY ATTORNEY
9-A WORKSHOP on City of Fowler’s Gaming Club Ordinance and State Moratorium on Cardroom Licenses
6-B
2 Staff was directed to conduct further limited research and to notify residents through an insert in the utility bill with a stand-alone document of when the item will be on the city council agenda.
Several members of the public spoke.
10. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS (CITY MANAGER)
• Updates were provided by City Manager Tucker, Chief Reid, Community Development Director Gaffery, Finance Director Moreno, and Deputy City Clerk Vasquez.
11. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
• Updates were provided by Councilmember Kazarian, Councilmember Parra, Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriquez, and Councilmember Mejia.
11-A. APPOINT delegate to the Consolidated Mosquito Abatement District Current Delegate: Mejia
Term Expire: December 31, 2022
Councilmember Parra made a motion to appoint Craig Mellon, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. The motion carried by roll call vote: Ayes: Parra, Mejia, Kazarian, Rodriquez
12. CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action was taken on any of the three items.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER
ITEM NO: 6-C
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 18, 2022
FROM: SCOTT CROSS, City Attorney
SUBJECT
APPROVE Resolution No. 2600, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fowler Authorizing Remote Teleconferencing for City Council Meetings and Commission Meetings During Declared State of Emergency in Accordance with Government Code Section 54953 (AB 361)
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council approved Resolution No. 2592 on September 20, 2022, to allow City Council members to attend City Council meetings via remote teleconferencing pursuant to AB 361. The Resolution also authorized the City’s other commissions to meet remotely for as long as the City Council authorizes.
Resolution No. 2600 must be approved if the City Council desires to continue with remote teleconferencing for City Council and various City commission meetings as authorized by Government Code Section 54953 as amended by AB 361.
BACKGROUND
AB 361 amended the Ralph M. Brown Act last year to allow legislative bodies the option of continuing to conduct meetings via remote teleconference or virtually without complying with the typical Brown Act requirements necessary for legislative body members to attend meetings remotely. One of the requirements for being allowed to use the remote teleconferencing authorized under AB 361 is that the legislative body must make certain findings every 30 days to continue conducting meetings at which legislative body members may attend remotely without complying with the typical pre-AB 361 Brown Act requirements for remote attendance at city council meetings.
This resolution with the required findings must be approved to continue with remote teleconferencing for City Council and various City commission meetings as authorized by Government Code Section 54953 as amended by AB 361. If approved, a continuing resolution will be brought forward at future APPROVE Resolution No. 2600
October 18, 2022
City Council meetings (at least every 30 days) for the Council to consider the required findings to continue authorized remote teleconferencing.
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. 2600
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2600
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 City Council approved Resolution No. 2522 on October 19, 2021, authorizing teleconferencing and remote attendance at City Council meetings and other City commission meetings in accordance with Government Code Section 54953 as amended by AB 361, and subsequently approved a series of resolutions in accordance with Government Code Section 54953(e)(3) to continue with remote attendance at meetings; and WHEREAS, thirty days elapsed between the August 16, 2022, and September 20, 2022, City Council meetings, and the original authorization for remote meetings expired; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2592 on September 20, 2022, to re-authorize the use of remote attendance at meetings, and the City Council desires to continue authorizing remote attendance at meetings as authorized by Government Code Section 54953 as amended by AB 361; and
WHEREAS, neither the state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, nor the state of emergency declared by the Fowler City Council on March 17, 2020, has been rescinded and the state of emergency remains in effect; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 54953, as amended by AB 361, requires the City Council to make certain findings every thirty (30) days after approving Resolution No. 2592 in order to continue with remote teleconferencing.
2 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:
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
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 COVID-19 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 October 18, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
___________________________
Mark Rodriquez, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Angela Vasquez, Deputy City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER
ITEM NO: 6-D
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 18, 2022
FROM THOMAS W. GAFFERY IV, Community and Economic Development Director
SUBJECT
APPROVE a Settlement Agreement and General Release with the Selma-Kingsburg-Fowler County Sanitation District (SKF) in the amount of $70,270.23.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the City Council take the above action.
BACKGROUND
On July 12, 2007, the City of Fowler entered into a Reimbursement Agreement with SKF regarding certain sewer improvements related to Tract 5212 and oversized the infrastructure for future sewer system discharges within a Zone of Benefit. The term of the Reimbursement Agreement was for fifteen years, with a total amount reimbursed by the City to SKF of $105,405.35. As the term of the Reimbursement Agreement has ended, but not all development has occurred within the Zone of Benefit, the City of Fowler and SKF have agreed to resolve the matter with a Settlement Agreement and General Release in the amount of $70,270.23.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
APPROVE an agreement with the Selma-Kingsburg-Fowler County Sanitation District October 18, 2022
FISCAL IMPACT
This payment will be funded using sewer development impact fees collected from single family home development that occurred within the Zone of Benefit.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.
Attachments
- Agreement
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER
ITEM NO: 8-Ai
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 18, 2022
FROM THOMAS W. GAFFERY IV, Community & Economic Development Director
SUBJECT
APPROVE naming of the “David T. Cardenas Senior Center and Police Headquarters”
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the City Council take the above action.
BACKGROUND
On December 7, 2021, the City Council of the City of Fowler adopted Ordinance No. 2021-07 to establish procedures for naming of public facilities. The new naming procedures allow for naming facilities after individuals or major historic events that convey a positive public image.
Mayor Cardenas humbly and tirelessly served the residents of Fowler for decades. He was an advocate for Fowler’s seniors and a champion for public safety and safe neighborhoods. Thanks to the incredible advocacy of Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula, four million dollars was allocated to the City of Fowler from the State of California to construct this important and transformative facility. It is only fitting the future facility be named after Mayor Cardenas.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
APPROVE naming of the “David T. Cardenas Senior Center and Police Headquarters” October 18, 2022
2 FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact is at this time.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.
Attachments
- None
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER
ITEM NO: 8-Bi
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 18, 2022
FROM MARGARITA MORENO, Finance Director
SUBJECT
Fiscal Year 2022-23 1st Quarter Financial Report (Informational)
RECOMMENDATION
None.
BACKGROUND
The quarterly report summarizes the City’s revenue and expenditure activity for the first quarter of the fiscal year from July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022 by fund type.
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 7% and expenditures are at 28% at the first quarter, as follows:
REVENUES
As summarized in Attachment A, the General Fund revenues received in the first quarter ending September 30, 2022 total 7% of the annual budget estimates while expenditures are on target at 28%. It is important to note that certain revenues are collected at various times throughout the year and, therefore, not reflected in the first quarter report. For example, the first installment of property tax revenues are collected in December/January. Staff is confident that projected revenues and expenditures will be consistent with what was budgeted. 2022-2023 1ST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT
OCTOBER 18, 2022
PROPERTY TAX
Revenues are at 1% of budget
The major portion of property tax revenue is not scheduled to be distributed to cities until the end of December or early January and therefore not reflected in this report. The midyear or second quarter report will better reflect actual revenues compared to projections.
PERMITS/LICENSES
Revenues are at 36% of budget
The City received 36% of permits/licenses fees through September 30, 2022. Building permits are at $244,876 and plan check fees at $18,428 which make up a large portion of these estimated revenues.
FINES & FEES
Revenues are at 3% of budget
The first quarter reflects one month worth of court fines & fees received at 3%.
USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY RENTAL INCOME
Revenues are at 18% 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 0% of budget
The motor vehicle in lieu revenues are property tax shares allocated to cities and counties by the State. The first payment is made each year in the month of December.
SALES TAX
Revenues are at 7% of budget
The City has received 7% of sales tax revenues representing one month for July 2022.
Sales tax revenues are the largest revenue source in the General Fund.
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
Revenues are at 0% of budget
The TOT taxes are received on a quarterly basis, the first payment will be received in October for the 2nd quarter.
FRANCHISE FEES
Revenues are at 0% of budget
Franchise fees are received in a quarterly basis, the first payment will be received in October for the 2nd quarter.
SERVICES & OTHER FEES
Revenues are at 14% of budget
Revenues from services & other fees are currently at 14% and are anticipated to meet budgeted expectations. These revenues are from fees from recreation, inspection, planning, park maintenance and special police.
2022-2023 1ST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT
OCTOBER 18, 2022
GRANT
Revenues are at 1% of budget
Revenues from grant funding is at 1% for the first quarter. Local Public Safety Funds (LPSF) reflect one month worth of revenue.
OTHER MISC REVENUE
Revenues are at 61% of budget
Revenues from other sources at are currently at 61%. 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.
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 28% of its appropriations as of September 30, 2022. All departments are on target to their budgeted lines from actual to budget for the quarter.
As summarized in Attachment 'B' the summary of all funds reflect the revenues and expenditures for the first quarter ending September 30, 2022 by fund type.
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
WATER UTILITY FUNDS
Revenues 26% | Expenses 31%
Through September, expenses exceed revenues in the Water Utility Fund. While revenues were at 26% or less through September for the utility funds, expenses were slightly higher at 31%. At the end of this quarter the water revenues only reflect one month’s worth of revenues; however at the end of the year the two months will be accrued.
SPECIAL REVENUES
UTILITY USERS TAX
Revenues 28% | Expenses 41%
Utility User’s Tax is paid to the City one month in arrears, for the 1st quarter the amount received is $124,081 in revenues and 41% in expenses. Amounts vary because usage varies from one season (hot summer) to the next (mild fall) and the next (cold winter). 2022-2023 1ST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT
OCTOBER 18, 2022
DISTRICT SALES TAX (MEASURE N)
Revenues 9% | Expenses 20%
District Sales Tax Funds are received in a monthly basis. July revenues are reflecting in the first quarter at 9% and Expenses are at 20%.
COPS GRANT
Revenues 0% | Expenses 0%
Cops grant reimbursement are processed once expenses are made. The expenses will be adjusted at year end.
RECYCLE GRANT
Revenues 0% | Expenses 0%
Recycle grant are received annually. The first quarter reflects revenues at 0% and expense are at 0%.
GAS TAX
Revenues 20% | Expenses 0%
Highway User Tax are received monthly reflecting revenues for gas tax are at 20% for the first quarter and expense are at 0%.
ARPA FUNDS
Revenues 100% | Expenses 25%
The second tranche of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds has been received at 100% in revenues and expenses are currently at 25% for the first quarter. Expenses budgeted for these funds include one-time premium pay, audit support, city hall key control system, water tower rehab, website update, and downtown streetscape.
LTF ART 3 & 8
Revenues 0% | Expenses 1%
LTF revenues are generated from Fresno County. The LTF revenues are 0% in the first quarter and expense of 1% for utilities, such as P G & E, and street sweeping.
MEASURE C
Revenues 9% | Expenses 3%
Measure C revenues are received on a monthly basis showing revenues at 9% reflecting one month worth reflecting two months in arrears.
SB1 RMRA FUNDS
Revenues 18% | Expenses 0%
SB1 revenues are received from the State on a monthly basis 18% showing one month revenues for the first quarter.
ACTIVE TRNSPORT PLAN (ATP) FUNDS
Revenues 12% | Expenses 0%
ATP revenues are at 12% for the first quarter. Reimbursements are processed once expenses are made. The expenses will be adjusted at year end.
SRFC TRNS BLCK GRANT (STBG) FUNDS
2022-2023 1ST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Revenues 1% | Expenses 0%
STBG revenues are at 1% for the first quarter. Reimbursements are processed once expenses are made. The expenses will be adjusted at year end.
CDBG FUNDS
Revenues 4% | Expenses 0%
CDBG grant funds are currently at 4% for revenues and 0% for expenses in the first quarter.
STATE GRANT AB178 FUNDS
Revenues 0% | Expenses 0%
AB178 STATE GRANT is reflecting 0% in revenues and 0% in expenses for the first quarter.
AB1600 IMPACT FEES
Due to increased development activity in the City for impact fees, and the newly adopted impact fees schedule, the various AB1600 revenues are reflecting a range from 45% to 165% for the first 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 98% for the first quarter of the year. This is due to a significant debt service payment being made in September for the first quarter. These payments are made semiannually and thus skew the first quarter picture. Additionally, principal payments are paid in the fall and not in the spring. Revenues and expenses are projected to meet the budgeted amount by the end of the year.
AGENCY FUNDS
STATE GRANT AB178 FIA PASS THROUGH FUND
Revenues 0% | Expenses 0%
The State Grant AB178 was created as a Fowler Improvement Association Pass-through to be distributed to FIA. For the first quarter revenues and expenses reflect 0%.
RDA SUCCESSOR FUND
Revenues 0% | Expenses 85%
The Successor RDA is responsible for the 2010 refunding bonds debt service. Two payments are made annually. The first made in the first quarter reflecting 85% in expenses for the 2010 refunding bonds.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. 2022-2023 1ST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT
OCTOBER 18, 2022
FISCAL IMPACT
Revenues and expenditures for all fund types are on target for the first quarter.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.
Attachments
- A: General Fund Summary
- B: All Fund Summary
ATTACHMENT A
GENERAL FUND SUMMARY
REVENUES PERCENTAGE
BUDGET AS OF REVENUES
REVENUES 2022-2023 9/30/2022 9/30/2022
PROPERTY TAX 933,250 6,867 1%
PERMITS/LICENSES 807,200 291,415 36%
FINES & FEES 11,500 355 3%
USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY RENTAL 14,500 2,562 18%
VLF 824,700 0 0%
SALES TAX 1,700,000 112,330 7%
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX 150,000 0 0%
FRANCHISE FEES 387,200 0 0%
SERVICES FEES & OTHER 111,550 15,494 14%
GRANTS 253,000 2,091 1%
OTHER MISC REVENUE 24,650 14,948 61%
TRANSFER IN 746,015 0 0%
TOTAL REVENUES $5,963,565 $446,063 7%
EXPENDITURES PERCENTAGE
BUDGET AS OF EXPENDITURES
EXPENDITURES 2022-2023 9/30/2022 9/30/2022
CITY COUNCIL 44,380 3,703 8%
ADMINISTRATION 433,606 131,427 30%
CITY CLERK 120,058 18,952 16%
FINANCE 313,173 104,098 33%
CITY ATTORNEY 180,000 53,578 30%
GENERAL GOVERNMENT 184,052 146,553 80%
POLICE 2,055,723 678,698 33%
FIRE 213,802 29,831 14%
ANIMAL CONTROL 13,000 91 1%
PUBLIC WORKS-STREET 773,489 158,627 21%
PLANNING 379,131 98,245 26%
BUILDING 382,807 85,736 22%
PUBLIC WORKS-PARK MAINT 551,321 71,750 13%
RECREATION 142,649 61,779 43%
SENIOR CENTER 152,635 38,119 25%
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,939,826 $1,681,187 28%
ATTACHMENT B
REVENUES EXPENSES
ALL FUND SUMMARY
2022-2023 REVENUES AS PERCENT 2022-2023 EXPENSES AS PERCENT BUDGET OF 09/30/2022 REC'S YTD BUDGET OF 09/30/2022 USED YTD
GENERAL FUND
General Fund $5,963,565 $446,063 7% $5,939,826 $1,681,187 28%
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Water Utility 1,586,600 411,672 26% 1,929,691 605,569 31% Water Well Maintenance 113,000 0 0% 0 0 0%
Groundwater Recharge CID 50,000 0 0% 190,432 0 0%
TCP 602,000 1,916 0% 600,000 13,486 2%
Sub-total $2,351,600 $413,588 18% $2,720,123 $619,054 23%
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Utility Users Tax 450,000 124,081 28% 605,477 250,457 41% District Sales Tax 1,600,000 139,372 9% 701,015 137,500 20% COPS Grant 125,000 0 0% 190,000 0 0%
Recyle Grant 5,000 0 0% 5,000 1,000 20%
Gas Tax 174,079 34,150 20% 90,800 0 0%
Street Projects 0 183,630 0% 0 0 0%
ARPA Funding 812,156 812,156 100% 593,995 147,085 25%
LTF Article 3 16,000 0 0% 30,000 0 0%
LTF Article 8 0 0 0% 618,000 7,871 1%
Measure C 238,424 22,573 9% 75,000 2,192 3%
Road Maint & Rehab SB1 136,723 24,211 18% 0 0 0%
Active Trnsport Plan (ATP) 227,000 26,249 12% 227,000 0 0% SRFC Trns Blck Grant (STBG) 850,000 11,747 1% 850,000 0 0% CDBG 45,000 1,667 4% 0 0 0%
State Grant AB178 (Arambula) 4,000,000 0 0% 4,000,000 0 0% AB1600 General Service 60,000 43,554 73% 145,000 0 0%
AB1600 Law Enforcement 60,000 30,702 51% 136,000 19,681 14% AB1600 Fire 80,000 36,346 45% 122,380 6,897 0%
AB1600 Trf Mtgtn & Impact 80,000 57,515 72% 0 0 0%
AB1600 Parks 80,000 128,180 160% 4,200 0 0%
AB1600 Water 140,000 87,210 62% 0 0 0%
Ground Wtr Rchrg 50,000 0 0% 50,000 0 0%
AB1600 Sewer 80,400 132,294 165% 0 0 0%
AB1600 Storm Drain 80,000 41,587 52% 125,000 0 0%
Caltrans SR 99/Manning 150 104 0% 0 0 0%
Sub-total $9,389,932 $1,937,325 1% $8,568,867 $572,682 7%
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
Debt Service 88-1 34,663 65 0% 0 0 0%
Assesmt Dist 1993-R Debt Svc 77,698 0 0% 23,367 22,267 95% Assesmt Dist 1993-1 Hospital Bdg Lease 16,800 0 0% 16,800 16,200 96% Assesmt Dist 1993-1 Merced Rehab 90,800 0 0% 90,800 97,200 107% Fire Station Debt Svc 0 50 0% 0 0 0%
Assesmt Dist 1994-R Debt Svc 154,300 0 0% 156,476 145,175 93% Sub-total $374,261 $115 0% $287,443 $280,842 98%
AGENCY FUND
State Grant AB178 FIA (Arambula) 1,000,000 0 0% 1,000,000 0 0% Successor Agency 2000 RDA Loan 109,169 0 0% 109,169 92,711 85% Sub-total $1,109,169 0 0% $1,109,169 $92,711 0%
FINANCE AUTHORITY FUND
Public Financing Authority (PFA) 384,693 0 0% 383,268 1,332 0% Sub-total $384,693 0 0% $383,268 $1,332 0%
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER
ITEM NO: 8-Bii
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 18, 2022
FROM MARGARITA MORENO, Finance Director
SUBJECT
APPROVE Resolution No. 2601 revising the Policy on Credit Card Issuance, Usage, and Reporting.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the City Council approve Resolution No. 2601 adopting the revised Policy on Credit Card Issuance, Usage, and Reporting.
BACKGROUND
On March 7, 2017, Resolution No. 2363 was approved by City Council adopting a policy and procedures for City issued credit cards. This resolution provides revisions and clarifications to the policy, including:
• Retitling the policy to more accurately reflect its scope. • Expansion of the positions, based on operational need, that are eligible for a City-issued credit card.
• Formatting, simplification, and clarification edits.
• Expanded expectations of cardholders.
• Clarified process on receipts.
• Clarified biannual reporting process to City Council.
Resolution revising the Policy on Credit Card Issuance, Usage, and Reporting October 18, 2022
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as this action does not include the appropriation or expenditure of funds.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.
Attachments
- Resolution No. 2601
- Exhibit A: Policy on Credit Card Issuance, Usage, and Reporting RESOLUTION NO. 2601
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER
ADOPTING A POLICY ON CREDIT CARD ISSUANCE, USAGE, AND REPORTING WHEREAS, the City Council, by adoption of Resolution No. 2363, approved an updated credit card policy (Policy) and authorized issuance of City credit cards to specified City employees to pay for official City business expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to make amendments to the Policy and the proposed amended Policy is attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution; and WHEREAS, there is a legitimate business purpose for issuing City credit cards to certain City employees; and
WHEREAS, the consistent use of credit cards to pay for approved expenditures provides an accurate and verifiable business record for audit and accounting purposes; and WHEREAS, this goal can be achieved by adopting a Policy on Credit Card Issuance, Usage, and Reporting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fowler that:
1. Resolution No. 2363 is hereby repealed.
2. The Policy on Credit Card Issuance, Usage, and Reporting attached hereto as Exhibit A is approved.
3. This Policy shall supersede Sections 8 and 9 of the City of Fowler Expense Reimbursement and Travel/Conference Policy for Legislative Officials, contained in Resolution No. 2067 adopted on October 3, 2006.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of October 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
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CITY OF FOWLER
POLICY ON CREDIT CARD ISSUANCE, USAGE, AND REPORTING
1) Purpose. The purpose of this policy is to establish standards and procedures for the use of City-issued credit cards to conduct official City business. 2) Eligible Employees. Only the following City employees may receive a City-issued credit card:
a. City Manager;
b. Chief of Police;
c. City Clerk;
d. Community and Economic Development Director;
e. Finance Director;
f. Fire Chief;
g. Public Works Director;
h. Public Works Supervisor; and
i. Recreation and Senior Center Supervisor.
3) Issuance. City-issued credit cards are the property of the City of Fowler. The City Manager is responsible for authorizing a City-issued credit card. The Finance Director is responsible for the management of cardholders and ensuring cards are recovered and deactivated upon employee separation.
4) Credit Limits. The City Manager shall set monthly credit limits based on operational need.
5) Expenses and Documentation.
a. Expenses charged to City credit cards must be actual, necessary, reasonable, and incurred in the performance of official duties for a specific benefit to the City of Fowler.
b. All purchases must comply with purchasing policies including receiving quotes, informal bids, and/or formal bids when applicable. c. Monthly Credit Card statements must reconcile to itemized receipts submitted to the Finance Director. The itemized receipts for each credit card charge should include a brief description of the business purpose and the budget account code corresponding to the charge. Failure to submit adequate documentation within one (1) month will result in the City issued credit card being deactivated.
d. Expenses charged on the City credit cards must be for approved budgeted items. Before any purchase is made, cardholders must verify budgeted funds are available.
e. Business Meals and Hospitality. Use of a City-issued credit card for business related meals is acceptable subject to the following criteria:
i. The City Manager, or a Department Head acting at the request of the City Manager, may find it appropriate on certain occasions to 2 of 3
conduct a business meal and pay for the meal of a local, state, or federal official, or a community or business leader. On occasion the City Manager or a Department Head, may find it necessary to have a working meal or to provide a meal to employees working overtime on an emergency project.
ii. Use of the City Credit card for these meals is permissible provided the business purpose for the meal is documented as required by this policy.
6) Unauthorized Expenses and Uses.
a. Cash Advances;
b. Alcoholic beverages;
c. Personal purchases; and
d. Purchases inconsistent with this or any other City policy. 7) Cardholder Responsibilities
a. The cardholder is responsible for all charges made to the card. b. The cardholder shall sign the “Credit Card Issuance Acknowledgement.” c. The cardholder shall comply with all provisions of this Policy. d. The cardholder shall notify the Finance Director immediately in the event a card is lost or stolen.
e. The cardholder shall surrender the credit card upon separation from City employment.
f. The cardholder shall surrender the credit card to the City Manager or Finance Director at any time, upon demand.
8) Missing Receipts. If a cardholder loses a receipt or fails to obtain an itemized receipt, the cardholder shall attempt to contact the vendor in order to provide a reprinted receipt. If a reprinted receipt cannot be provided, the cardholder shall provide the City Manager with a written letter identifying the purchase made and explanation for how or why a receipt was not obtained.
9) Reporting. The Finance Director shall provide a credit card usage report to the City Council with the annual and mid-year financial reports. The report shall contain:
a. A list of all employees with a City-issued credit card and their credit limit. b. The name of the credit card company.
c. A certification that credit card statements have been reconciled to receipts and any documentation of discrepancies with receipts.
d. A summary of how the credit cards were used, and any other detail that may be requested by the City Manager or City Council.
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CITY OF FOWLER
CREDIT CARD ISSUANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I, , acknowledge receipt of City of Fowler credit card ending in __ __ __ __.
I acknowledge I have received a copy of, fully understand, and agree to comply with the terms of the City of Fowler Policy on Credit Card Issuance, Usage, and Reporting.
I acknowledge that failure to adhere to the Policy may result in loss of credit card privileges, personal liability for improper purchases, criminal charges, and discipline, up to and including termination.
Cardholder Signature Date
Finance Director Signature Date
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER
ITEM NO: 8-Ci
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 18, 2022
FROM DAVID PETERS, City Engineer
SUBJECT
Provide STAFF DIRECTION regarding citizen request at 129 N. Second Street.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff has identified the following options regarding the request:
1. Notify the property owner that the City intends to pursue improvements to public facilities surrounding the subject property through an Active Transportation Program grant, if such grant is awarded.
2. Direct staff to design, solicit bids, and award a contract for reconstruction of curbs, gutters, and driveway approach to meet current design standards.
3. Other actions as deemed appropriate by Council.
BACKGROUND
In April 2021, the City of Fowler awarded a contract to Don Berry Construction for pavement reconstruction of Adams Avenue between 5th Street and Temperance Avenue. The project was funded by the federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (formerly Regional Surface Transportation Program).
The scope of work included replacement of the asphalt concrete pavement, construction of curb ramps at intersections, striping and pavement markings and miscellaneous associated work. The purpose of the project was to replace the failing asphalt pavement on Adams Avenue. The curb ramps were included because it is a requirement of the federal funding to provide Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accessible curb ramps at intersections. The federal funding does not require the curb, gutter or sidewalks between intersections to be improved.
Citizens request at 129 N. Second Street
October 18, 2022
A significant metric of the grant award is the benefit/cost ratio. Replacing non-standard curb and gutter along the corridor would not have increased the benefit of the project based on the application’s formula, however, would have increased the cost of the project thus reducing the benefit/cost ratio and the City’s chances of securing the grant.
In 2019, City staff was contacted by the property owners of property at 129 N. Second Street which abuts Adams Avenue regarding the permitting process to replace the existing driveway at their property.
During the 2019 contact, the property owners did not request that the City replace the driveway at City cost or reconstruct the curb, gutter, or driveway approach in front of the property. At no time during the design or construction of the 2021 pavement reconstruction project did City staff receive a request from any property owners along the corridor to replace curbs, gutters or sidewalks along their property frontage or address any driveway approaches.
In April 2022, the property owners of property at 129 N. Second Street contacted City staff regarding construction of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and also inquired about the curb, gutter and driveway approach along the property frontage. The owners were informed of the ADU process and the process of obtaining an encroachment permit and performing the desired reconstruction work at their cost if they wished to do so.
In June 2022, the property owners requested that the curb, gutter, and driveway approach be reconstructed by the City because the facilities did not meet current City Standards. While age of the current curbs, gutters and driveway is unknown, based on the age of the residence, it is likely that original construction occurred around 1925. The property owners have indicated that the 10-inch curbs prohibit car doors from fully opening when cars are parked parallel and have reported that the 4-inch lip at the driveway approach prevents vehicular access to the garage. The property owners have also indicated that they believe the gutters were lowered by a City project occurring prior to the City’s 2021 project. The City has found no evidence to support this claim. The curb, gutter and portion of the driveway approach containing the 4-inch lip lie within the City of Fowler street right-of-way. As such, the property owners have requested that the City replaced these facilities with curb, gutter and a driveway approach that meets current City of Fowler improvement standards.
As an ongoing goal of the City to provide walkable streets, staff has pursued pedestrian improvements along Adams Avenue between 7th Street and Temperance Avenue. The proposed project would construct sidewalks along sections of Adams Avenue where they currently do not exist or are non-ADA compliant, including replacement of non-standard curb, gutter and driveway approaches to facilitate installation of the sidewalks. An Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant application was submitted on June 15, 2022. The City will be notified whether the City’s application for statewide funding was successful on October 21, 2022. If the City’s project is not selected for statewide funding the application is automatically submitted for local funding. The local funded project list will be released by the Fresno Council of Governments on February 10, 2023. If the project is awarded, the improvements would likely be constructed in spring 2024.
The City has considered alternatives to resolving the issues brought forth by the property owner including instituting diagonal parking along the frontage of 129 N. Second Street to alleviate the curb blocking car doors from opening. The 40-foot curb to curb width of the road prevents diagonal parking from being a viable option at this location.
Citizens request at 129 N. Second Street
October 18, 2022
Historically, the City has only replaced non-standard infrastructure such as curbs, gutters, street lights (or lack thereof), non-paved alleys, non-standard sewer services (such as vitrified clay sewers and laterals, non-standard water services, and non-standard storm drainage facilities, as funding is available to do so. These improvements are typically prioritized based on safety, public benefit, or to alleviate a significant maintenance issue such as flooding or leaking utility services. Replacing facilities based solely on non-compliance with current standards would be financially infeasible for the City based on the numerous locations where these conditions exist and could set a precedent for these requests in the future.
The City of Fowler Zoning Ordinance addresses responsibility for maintenance of various improvements as follows:
Chapter 21 – NUISANCES Article 1. - Unlawful Property Related Nuisances 5-21.101 (g) - Neighborhood Preservation.
It shall be unlawful for any person owning, renting, leasing, occupying, or having charge or possession of any real property in the City to maintain such property in a manner that any of the following conditions are found to exist thereon, except as may be allowed by the Municipal Code. These conditions meet one or more of the following criteria and are considered nuisances subject to abatement and cost recovery pursuant to Chapters 22 and 23: substantially detract from the appearance of the immediate neighborhood, reduce the property value in the immediate neighborhood, are an attractive nuisance, are materially detrimental to nearby properties and improvements, are a visual blight, are offensive to the senses, or are otherwise dangerous to public health, safety or welfare. (a) – (f) omitted for brevity.
(g) Deteriorated Improvements. Walls, fences, hedges, driveways, sidewalks, walkways, and similar improvements which have become deteriorated, hazardous, defective, or unsightly.
Therefore, if the curb, gutter, sidewalk and/or driveway improvements are determined to be a safety hazard, the ordinance places the responsibility for repairing the improvements on the property owner.
City staff does not believe that the curb, gutter, and driveway approaches along Second Street or Adams Avenue are a nuisance. While they may not meet current City standards, that does not mean they are a nuisance or public safety hazard that the property owners must address.
Staff has identified options related to the request by the property owners of 129 N. Second Street as follows:
1. Notify the property owner that the City intends to pursue improvements to public facilities surrounding the subject property through an Active Transportation Program grant, if such grant is awarded.
2. Direct staff to design, solicit bids, and award a contract for reconstruction of curbs, gutters, and driveway approach to meet current design standards.
3. Other actions as deemed appropriate by Council.
Citizens request at 129 N. Second Street
October 18, 2022
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
If a project is initiated, it will be evaluated for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
It is anticipated that any project would qualify for a categorical exemption.
FISCAL IMPACT
The completion of the requested improvements by the City is anticipated to cost approximately $75,000.
These costs are not currently budgeted and would require consideration of a budget amendment to the Measure C and/or LTF Article 8 accounts.
If the project is funded by the ATP grant, there would not be a fiscal impact to the City of Fowler.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councilmember Mejia owns property within 500 feet of the subject property.
Attachments
- Standard Plans
REVISION DATE CITY OF FOWLER STD. DWG.
CURB & GUTTER ST-10
CURB & GUTTER DETAIL
NOTES:
CURB DETAIL
REVISION DATE STD. DWG.
CURB, GUTTER, & SIDEWALK ST-11
PLAN OF SIDEWALK, CURB & GUTTER, SCRIBE LINE DETAILS
SECTION OF SIDEWALK AND CURB
( EXCEPT THROUGH ALLEY AND DRIVE APPROACHES )
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER
ITEM NO: 10-A
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 18, 2022
FROM: SCOTT CROSS, City Attorney
SUBJECT
APPROVE Resolution No. 2602 Establishing a Fire Academy Training Grant Program
RECOMMENDATION
For the City Council to consider and approve the Resolution establishing the program to provide grant funding for Fire Academy Training Program expenses.
BACKGROUND
During recent City Council meetings direction has been provided to staff that the City Council desires to establish a program to provide grant funding for Fire Academy Training Program expenses for former volunteer firefighters with the Fowler Fire Department who meet certain criteria. Staff has identified available funding in the amount of $25,000 to make available for this program, and a budget amendment will be presented by the Finance Director at a future City Council meeting to allocate $25,000 from the general fund for this program.
Based on City Council direction at previous meetings, the attached Resolution contains the criteria that must be satisfied to be eligible for funding under this program. The funding will be provided as a grant and paid directly to Fresno City College on behalf of the participant.
Additionally, State Center Community College District (SCCCD) and Fresno City College (FCC) have provided the City Manager a letter of intent to partner with the City to help support firefighter training for 5-7 former volunteer firefighters. SCCCD and FCC have committed to developing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the City to ensure spots are available to former volunteer firefighters in upcoming fire academies. The letter of intent from SCCCD and FCC is attached to this staff report. The APPROVE Resolution No. 2602 Establishing a Fire Academy Training Grant Program October 18, 2022
terms of the MOU (prices for tuition, materials, and supplies needed for cadets to attend the fire academy) are still to be negotiated. If the City Council approves the City’s program, the Resolution provides that authority is delegated to the City Manager to negotiate and approve the MOU with SCCCD and FCC so as to implement this program.
The program eligibility criteria are as follows:
• Must have been a current volunteer as of 6/30/22.
• Must have returned all City-owned fire equipment assigned to the individual volunteer. • Enroll in basic fire academy training course at Fresno City College with an estimated completion date no later than December 31, 2023.
• Grant amount is limited to the applicable tuition or program enrollment fees (which include protective equipment) for the basic fire academy training course at Fresno City College. • The City will pay the applicable tuition or program enrollment fees to State Center Community College District or Fresno City College directly on the participants behalf. • Participants are eligible for only one grant opportunity – meaning, if someone enrolls in but does not complete the course the participate is not eligible for a grant to enroll in a later course. • Funds will not need to be repaid to the City.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
FISCAL IMPACT
If approved, a budget amendment will be presented at a future meeting for City Council approval during the Mid-Year Budget Review to make the necessary budget amendment to fund this program in the amount of $25,000 from the general fund.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 2602
Letter of Intent from Fresno City College dated October 12, 2022 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2602
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER
ESTABLISHING A FIRE ACADEMY TRAINING COURSE GRANT PROGRAM
THROUGH FRESNO CITY COLLEGE
WHEREAS, the City of Fowler operated Fire Department staffed with volunteer firefighters for many decades until the City recently entered into a contract with the Fresno County Fire Protection District to provide fire protection services for the City of Fowler; and WHEREAS, as a result of the contract with Fresno County Fire Protection District, the services of Fowler’s volunteer firefighters were no longer necessary; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to evaluate the possibility and endeavors to establish a Fowler Fire Department in the near future staffed with firefighters who are City employees; and WHEREAS, given the long history of volunteer fire service in the City of Fowler and the importance of fire protection services to public safety in the City of Fowler and surrounding region, the City Council desires to establish a program that offers former Fowler volunteer firefighters an opportunity to complete basic fire academy training coursework at Fresno City College’s Fire Training Academy, which will enable them to be qualified to become eligible for municipal fire protection services with surrounding fire agencies, including a future Fowler Fire Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
1. A Fire Academy Training Course Grant Program (“Program”) is hereby established with the following criteria:
(a) The Program shall be funded with a $25,000.00 allocation from the City’s general fund to be approved by a separate budget amendment resolution. (b) Only current volunteer firefighters with the Fowler Fire Department as of June 30, 2022, are eligible to participate in the Program.
(c) All City-owned fire equipment assigned to the former volunteer must be returned to the City to be eligible to participate in the Program. (d) Participants must enroll in a basic fire academy training course at Fresno City College with an estimated completion date of no later than December 31, 2023. (e) The Program shall provide grant funding in the form of payment directly to State Center Community College District or Fresno City College for the applicable tuition or program enrollment fees (which include supplies and protective equipment) for the basic fire academy training course at Fresno City College. (f) Participants shall be eligible for only one grant opportunity and Program-paid enrollment in only one fire academy training course at Fresno City College. (g) Participants shall not be required to repay the City for Program funds paid to Fresno City College.
(h) Program funding shall be available only until December 31, 2023, and this Program shall end on December 31, 2023, and any remaining Program funds at that time 2 shall be returned to the City’s general fund unless the City Council extends the Program.
2. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate with and enter into an agreement with State Center Community College District and Fresno City College as reasonably necessary to implement and administer this Program and the payment of course enrollment fees on behalf of eligible Program participants.
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 October 18, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
___________________________
Mark Rodriquez, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Angela Vasquez, Deputy City Clerk