Agenda packet, first session — Fowler City Council, March 4, 2025

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 04, 2025 at 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER – 128 SOUTH 5TH STREET, FOWLER, CA 93625 AGENDA
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1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

4. INVOCATION BY PASTOR REGINA HARO OF THE WORSHIP CENTRE

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
6A. Recognition of Fowler High School Cheer Team

7. PUBLIC COMMENT
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8. 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.
8A. RATIFY Pay Warrants for March 4, 2025
8B. APPROVE Minutes of the February 3, 2025 City Council Meeting 8C. APPROVE a Professional Services Agreement with 4Creeks, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $89,276.30 for design of the Fremont Elementary, Marshall Elementary, and Fowler High School Safe Routes to School Project
8D. APPROVE Position Authorization Resolution No. 2771 creating a temporary full-time Police Cadet position
8E. APPROVE a $2,000 donation to Fowler High School Sober Grad Committee using fiscal year 2024-25 CalRecycle funds
2 8F. Actions pertaining to the Safe Streets for All grant program:
i. APPROVE Resolution No. 2772 authorizing the City Manager to execute grant agreements and documents related to the grant program
ii. APPROVE a Professional Services Agreement with TDG Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $149,846 to deliver a Safe Routes to School Master Plan, ADA transition and Vision Zero Plan and authorize the City Manager to negotiate its terms 8G. Actions pertaining to Federal STBG & CMAQ Grants:
i. APPROVE Resolution 2773 Approving List of Projects for 2025 Surface Transportation Block Grant application and Committing to Timely Use of Funding ii. APPROVE Resolution 2774 Approving List of Projects for 2025 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program application and Committing to Timely Use of Funding
8H. Actions pertaining to Sumner Avenue Bike/Pedestrian Improvements Project:
i. APPROVE Project Change order #1
ii. ACCEPT Sumner Avenue Bike/Pedestrian Improvements
iii. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion 8I. APPROVE a fee waiver in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for the Fowler Improvement Association’s clubhouse facility rehabilitation project

9. CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be heard individually immediately after action is taken on the Consent Calendar.

10. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Public Works
10A. APPROVE Resolution No. 2775, for Annexation of Tract 6405 into the City’s Landscape and Storm Drainage Facilities Maintenance District No. 1

11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

12. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

13. ADJOURN
Next Ordinance No. 2025-02
Next Resolution No. 2776
3 CERTIFICATION: I, Angela Vasquez, City Clerk of the City of Fowler, California, hereby certify that the foregoing agenda was posted for public review on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Angela Vasquez, CPMC
City Clerk
4 CHECK NUMBERS CHECK DATES AMOUNT

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS
Regular checks 44122-44242 January 31 thru February 25 $ 1,035,880.21 TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS $ 1,035,880.21

PAYROLL COSTS
First February Bi-Weekly Payroll February 14, 2025 $ 108,574.89 TOTAL PAYROLL COSTS $ 108,574.89
TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS $ 1,144,455.10
NOTE:

Check #44158 Void Check
Check #44160 Void Check
Check #44200 Void Check
Check #44222 Void Check

CITY OF FOWLER

WARRANTS LIST
March 4, 2025
5 Section 8, Item 8A.

SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 1
DATE: 02/25/2025 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 19:31:59 CHECK REGISTER - BY FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '44122' and '44242' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT ACCNT ----DESCRIPTION---- SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 44122 02/03/25 13597 ADVENTIST HEALTH 6120 5310 LAB WORK DEC24-PD 0.00 578.00 1001 44123 02/03/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 6120 5100 SUPPLIES-PD 0.00 60.40 1001 44123 02/03/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 6120 5100 BATTERIES-PD 0.00 59.28 1001 44123 02/03/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 6120 5100 SUPPLIES-PD 0.00 56.32 1001 44123 02/03/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 6120 5100 SUPPLIES-PD 0.00 47.27 1001 44123 02/03/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 6700 5110 SUPPLIES-SN CTR 0.00 105.92 1001 44123 02/03/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 6200 5203 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 1,198.65 1001 44123 02/03/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 6260 5203 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 1,198.65 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 2,726.49
1001 44124 02/03/25 14867 ASHLEY PANELLA 6700 5110 PAINT DAY JAN25-SNC 0.00 150.00 1001 44125 02/03/25 10549 AT&T MOBILITY 6170 5160 AT&T INTER 1/5-2/4/ 0.00 3,530.92 1001 44126 02/03/25 15088 AT&T MOBILITY 6170 5160 FIRSTNET DEC12-JAN1 0.00 1,103.82 1001 44128 02/03/25 11291 THE BUSINESS JOURNA 6150 5150 PHN-WELL9 NOT.TOCON 0.00 5,740.00 1001 44129 02/03/25 10506 CALMAT CO DBA VULCA 6200 5195 ASPHALT-ST 0.00 438.05 1001 44129 02/03/25 10506 CALMAT CO DBA VULCA 6200 5195 ASPHALT-ST 0.00 260.06 1001 44129 02/03/25 10506 CALMAT CO DBA VULCA 6200 5195 ASPHALT-ST 0.00 562.18 1001 44129 02/03/25 10506 CALMAT CO DBA VULCA 6200 5195 ASPHALT-ST 0.00 506.79 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 1,767.08
1001 44131 02/03/25 14356 COMCAST 6170 5160 COMCAST JAN-FEB25-P 0.00 411.54 1001 44132 02/03/25 14905 CREEK MANUFACTURING 6260 5130 UNIFORMS-PARKS 0.00 207.05 1001 44133 02/03/25 14512 CSG CONSULTANTS 6160 5225 PLAN CHECK DEC24 0.00 3,748.98 1001 44134 02/03/25 14702 DAVE'S AUTO SERVICE 6120 5205 OIL CHANGE U#62-PD 0.00 452.57 1001 44134 02/03/25 14702 DAVE'S AUTO SERVICE 6120 5205 OIL CHANGE U#05-PD 0.00 106.99 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 559.56
1001 44137 02/03/25 14243 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6120 5100 MASTER KEY-PD 0.00 3.26 1001 44138 02/03/25 11760 FRESNO COUNTY SHERI 6120 5270 BOOKING FEESOCT-DEC 0.00 2,167.20 1001 44139 02/03/25 10141 H & H TIRE SERVICES 6200 5205 FLEET REPAIR-PW 0.00 20.00 1001 44143 02/03/25 12076 KEY DESIGN LOCKSMIT 6130 5710 KEYS-FIRE STATION 0.00 52.31 1001 44145 02/03/25 10215 NELSON'S ACE HARDWA 6260 5195 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 22.76 1001 44145 02/03/25 10215 NELSON'S ACE HARDWA 6260 5195 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 78.06 1001 44145 02/03/25 10215 NELSON'S ACE HARDWA 6200 5195 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 183.28 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 284.10
1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 3079 MANN 1/18/25 0.00 96.47 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 TR5041 1/14/25 0.00 117.41 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 TRACT 5834 1/14/25 0.00 129.75 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 TRACT 5212 1/14/25 0.00 136.68 6 Section 8, Item 8A.

SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 2
DATE: 02/25/2025 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 19:31:59 CHECK REGISTER - BY FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '44122' and '44242' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT ACCNT ----DESCRIPTION---- SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 T5088 1/14/25 0.00 145.86 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 GLDST/VLY DR 1/14/2 0.00 212.49 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 ADAMS/TEMP 1/14/25 0.00 214.08 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 SOUTH&SUNNY 1/14/25 0.00 224.39 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 CLAYTON/ARMST 1/14/ 0.00 267.57 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 LS1-C HWY 1/14/25 0.00 339.86 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 LS1-F HWY LT 1/14/2 0.00 413.52 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 630 W FRESNO 1/21/2 0.00 542.04 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 LS1-A 1/14/25 0.00 805.84 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 LS2-A HWY LT 1/14/2 0.00 1,016.71 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 LS1-E HWY LT 1/14/2 0.00 1,118.51 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 LS2-A HWY LT 1/14/ 0.00 1,570.93 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 TR5090 1/14/25 0.00 30.87 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 WALTER/FRES 1/14/25 0.00 31.48 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 TEMP/PARL 1/14/25 0.00 45.01 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 LS2-A HWY LT 1/14/2 0.00 45.01 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 LS1-F HWY LT 1/14/2 0.00 48.19 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 692 HILL AVE 1/21/2 0.00 0.93 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 SUMER&MOGNOLA 1/14/ 0.00 6.42 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 429 E MERCED 1/22/2 0.00 7.88 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 LS1-F HWY LT 1/14/2 0.00 11.34 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 SUMNER/HW99 1/14/25 0.00 12.87 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 LS1-E HWY LT 1/14/2 0.00 12.96 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 TSFR 3LTS 1/14/25 0.00 13.76 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 8TH/VINE 1/14/25 0.00 17.22 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 LS1-A HWY LT 1/14/2 0.00 20.81 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 ADAMS/DEEAN 1/14/25 0.00 21.08 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 LS2-A HWY LT 1/14/2 0.00 66.87 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 7,744.81
1001 44147 02/03/25 10993 POLICE REGIONAL TRA 6120 5300 RANGEMASTER COURSE- 0.00 115.00 1001 44148 02/03/25 14433 PRICE PAIGE & COMPA 6030 5220 AUDIT 23-24 0.00 5,093.00 1001 44150 02/03/25 12918 SELMA AUTO MALL 6120 5205 OIL CHANGE U#D-PD 0.00 50.06 1001 44151 02/03/25 14358 SPARKLETTS 6020 5121 WTR SVC JAN25-ADMIN 0.00 105.08 1001 44151 02/03/25 14358 SPARKLETTS 6120 5121 WTR SVC JAN25-PD 0.00 105.08 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 210.16
1001 44152 02/03/25 10085 STATE OF CA DEPARTM 6120 5310 ANALYSIS-PD 0.00 35.00 1001 44152 02/03/25 10085 STATE OF CA DEPARTM 6120 5310 ANALYSIS-PD 0.00 420.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 455.00
1001 44153 02/03/25 10763 SUNBELT RENTALS 6200 5182 PLATE TAMPER 0.00 119.47 1001 44153 02/03/25 10763 SUNBELT RENTALS 6260 5182 MANLIFT PANZAK PARK 0.00 563.37 1001 44153 02/03/25 10763 SUNBELT RENTALS 6200 5202 DUMP TRAILER-ST 0.00 638.06 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 1,320.90
1001 44156 02/03/25 15083 THE CHLORINATOR POO 6260 5203 FOUNTAIN SVC JAN25 0.00 250.00 1001 44157 02/03/25 14535 THOMAS GAFFERY 6020 5260 CONF-REIM-GAFFERY 0.00 594.47 7 Section 8, Item 8A.

SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 3
DATE: 02/25/2025 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 19:31:59 CHECK REGISTER - BY FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '44122' and '44242' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT ACCNT ----DESCRIPTION---- SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 44158 02/03/25 10764 TOYOTA OF SELMA 6020 5205 KEY FOB SVC PRIUS 0.00 271.18 1001 44158 V 02/03/25 10764 TOYOTA OF SELMA 6020 5205 KEY FOB SVC PRIUS 0.00 -271.18 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 0.00
1001 44159 02/03/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATIO 6120 5185 MATS/MOPS-PD 0.00 8.29 1001 44159 02/03/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATIO 6200 5185 UNIFORMS-ST 0.00 76.07 1001 44159 02/03/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATIO 6700 5185 JANITORIAL-SN CTR 0.00 80.68 1001 44159 02/03/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATIO 6020 5185 MATS/MOPS-ADMIN 0.00 87.59 1001 44159 02/03/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATIO 6200 5185 UNIFORMS-ST 0.00 100.91 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 353.54
1001 44160 02/03/25 14095 VALLEY TOOL 6200 5200 EQUIPMENT SVC-ST 0.00 346.62 1001 44160 V 02/03/25 14095 VALLEY TOOL 6200 5200 EQUIPMENT SVC-ST 0.00 -346.62 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 0.00
1001 44161 02/03/25 14290 XEROX FINANCIAL SER 6170 5180 LEASE JAN25 0.00 1,515.43 1001 44164 02/03/25 15013 ADVANCED PEST WIPEO 6020 5185 PEST CONTROL 1/30/2 0.00 90.00 1001 44164 02/03/25 15013 ADVANCED PEST WIPEO 6130 5185 PEST CONTROL 12/30/ 0.00 95.00 1001 44164 02/03/25 15013 ADVANCED PEST WIPEO 6130 5185 PEST CONTROL 1/30/2 0.00 95.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 280.00
1001 44165 02/03/25 14802 AMARJEET GILL 6010 5260 CONF-REIMB-GILL 0.00 635.60 1001 44166 02/03/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 6010 5110 SUPPLIES-COUNCIL 0.00 10.33 1001 44166 02/03/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 6150 5100 SUPPLIES-COMM 0.00 76.27 1001 44166 02/03/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 6150 5100 SUPPLIES-PLN 0.00 147.64 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 234.24
1001 44167 02/03/25 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6170 5230 SOFTWARE LIC 2025 0.00 899.95 1001 44167 02/03/25 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6170 5230 VOIP FEB25 0.00 963.73 1001 44167 02/03/25 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6170 5230 NETWORK SVC FEB25 0.00 2,564.12 1001 44167 02/03/25 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6170 5230 DESKTOP SVC FEB25 0.00 3,319.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 7,746.80
1001 44168 02/03/25 11291 THE BUSINESS JOURNA 6150 5150 PHN-ORD NO.25-01 0.00 140.00 1001 44169 02/03/25 10070 COUNTY OF FRESNO TR 6020 5220 RECRUITMENT AD-ADMI 0.00 53.33 1001 44169 02/03/25 10070 COUNTY OF FRESNO TR 6020 5100 GRAPHICS-PD/SN CTR 0.00 88.89 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 142.22
1001 44170 02/03/25 10475 FRESNO COUNTY GRAPH 6025 5110 GRAPHICS-ADMIN 0.00 88.89 1001 44171 02/03/25 14749 HOFFMAN SECURITY 6170 5160 SEC SVC ACCESS FEB2 0.00 454.00 1001 44172 02/03/25 11018 HOME DEPOT CREDIT S 6260 5195 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 34.33 1001 44172 02/03/25 11018 HOME DEPOT CREDIT S 6200 5195 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 140.89 1001 44172 02/03/25 11018 HOME DEPOT CREDIT S 6200 5195 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 152.02 1001 44172 02/03/25 11018 HOME DEPOT CREDIT S 6260 5195 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 201.50 1001 44172 02/03/25 11018 HOME DEPOT CREDIT S 6020 5110 SUPPLIES-ADMIN 0.00 2,000.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 2,528.74
8 Section 8, Item 8A.

SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 4
DATE: 02/25/2025 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 19:31:59 CHECK REGISTER - BY FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '44122' and '44242' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT ACCNT ----DESCRIPTION---- SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 44173 02/03/25 10189 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNI 6020 5250 MEMBER DUES FY25 0.00 4,985.00 1001 44174 02/03/25 10171 MEJIA, JUAN 6010 5260 CONF-REIMB-MEJIA 0.00 635.60 1001 44175 02/03/25 14428 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUT 6020 5220 COBRA JAN25-ADMIN 0.00 200.00 1001 44176 02/03/25 14843 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 6200 5205 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 118.61 1001 44177 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6150 5170 122 S. 5TH #A 1/23/ 0.00 74.02 1001 44177 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6130 5170 220 E. MAIN 1/23/25 0.00 251.10 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 325.12
1001 44178 02/03/25 10551 PARRA, DANIEL 6010 5260 CONF-REIMB-PARRA 0.00 624.40 1001 44179 02/03/25 12904 PRECISION CONCRETE 6200 5202 SIDEWALK REPAIR-ST 0.00 10,329.76 1001 44180 02/03/25 14672 PRETZER FARMS & SER 6260 5300 SAFETY TRAINING-PAR 0.00 500.00 1001 44181 02/03/25 10251 R & R AUTO REPAIR S 6200 5205 TRACTOR MASSY 390-S 0.00 62.50 1001 44182 02/03/25 14479 RG POWER 6260 5200 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 81.69 1001 44182 02/03/25 14479 RG POWER 6260 5200 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 905.44 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 987.13
1001 44183 02/03/25 14535 THOMAS GAFFERY 6020 5260 CONF-REIM-GAFFERY 0.00 17.23 1001 44184 02/03/25 10725 VERIZON WIRELESS 6170 5160 PHONES DEC24-JAN25 0.00 136.72 1001 44185 02/03/25 14830 WILLDAN GROUP INC 6160 5225 INSPECTION DEC24 0.00 3,202.50 1001 44186 02/13/25 11689 A & C TIRE SERVICE 6260 5205 TIRE TUBE-MASSEY 0.00 15.00 1001 44186 02/13/25 11689 A & C TIRE SERVICE 6260 5205 TIRE-MASSEY 0.00 40.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 55.00
1001 44187 02/13/25 10007 ALERT-O-LITE, INC 6200 5710 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 2,690.15 1001 44188 02/13/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 6200 5110 EQUIPMENT-ST 0.00 144.60 1001 44188 02/13/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 6020 5100 SUPPLIES-ADMIN 0.00 204.51 1001 44188 02/13/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 6120 5715 SUPPLIES-PD 0.00 2,668.95 1001 44188 02/13/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 6120 5100 SUPPLIES-PD 0.00 63.59 1001 44188 02/13/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 245.19 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 3,326.84
1001 44189 02/13/25 10026 BCT CONSULTING 6170 5230 BATTERY-IT 0.00 272.44 1001 44191 02/13/25 10025 BUFORD OIL COMPANY 6120 5210 FUEL JAN25-PD 0.00 121.67 1001 44194 02/13/25 10358 CITY OF FRESNO STRE 6200 5220 SIGNAL LIGHT MAINT- 0.00 455.80 1001 44195 02/13/25 11653 CIVICPLUS LLC 6170 5230 WEB DESIGN SVC-IT 0.00 539.43 9 Section 8, Item 8A.

SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 5
DATE: 02/25/2025 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 19:31:59 CHECK REGISTER - BY FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '44122' and '44242' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT ACCNT ----DESCRIPTION---- SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 44196 02/13/25 10064 COLONIAL LIFE INSUR 100 2042 EMP DED JAN25 0.00 47.42 1001 44197 02/13/25 14356 COMCAST 6170 5160 PHONE SVCJAN-FEB25- 0.00 51.77 1001 44198 02/13/25 12680 COPWARE INC 6120 5300 LEGAL SOURCEBOOK-PD 0.00 705.00 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5110 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 3.26 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 10.89 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5110 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 61.31 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 102.99 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 20.84 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 21.79 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 25.70 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 27.22 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIESS-ST 0.00 27.23 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 27.88 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 28.32 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 28.96 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 29.37 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 37.04 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 40.31 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 55.07 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 48.56 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 9.80 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 9.80 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 8.71 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 6.53 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 6.08 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 5.65 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 643.31
1001 44203 02/13/25 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6260 5121 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 15.24 1001 44203 02/13/25 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6260 5121 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 15.25 1001 44203 02/13/25 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6260 5121 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 17.43 1001 44203 02/13/25 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6260 5121 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 21.98 1001 44203 02/13/25 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6260 5121 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 22.85 1001 44203 02/13/25 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6260 5121 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 26.14 1001 44203 02/13/25 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 32.68 1001 44203 02/13/25 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6260 5121 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 33.09 1001 44203 02/13/25 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6260 5121 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 34.50 1001 44203 02/13/25 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6260 5121 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 43.58 1001 44203 02/13/25 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6260 5121 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 45.71 1001 44203 02/13/25 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6260 5121 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 87.04 1001 44203 02/13/25 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6260 5121 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 90.43 1001 44203 02/13/25 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6260 5121 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 390.15 1001 44203 02/13/25 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6260 5121 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 5.44 1001 44203 02/13/25 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6260 5121 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 7.18 1001 44203 02/13/25 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6260 5121 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 8.71 1001 44203 02/13/25 14249 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 6200 5121 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 8.71 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 906.11
1001 44204 02/13/25 10488 FOWLER UNIFIED 6260 5210 FUEL DEC24-PARKS 0.00 768.90 10 Section 8, Item 8A.

SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 6
DATE: 02/25/2025 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 19:31:59 CHECK REGISTER - BY FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '44122' and '44242' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT ACCNT ----DESCRIPTION---- SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 44204 02/13/25 10488 FOWLER UNIFIED 6200 5210 FUEL JAN25-ST 0.00 487.37 1001 44204 02/13/25 10488 FOWLER UNIFIED 6260 5210 FUEL JAN25-PARKS 0.00 817.16 1001 44204 02/13/25 10488 FOWLER UNIFIED 6150 5210 FUEL JAN25-PLN 0.00 29.12 1001 44204 02/13/25 10488 FOWLER UNIFIED 6150 5210 FUEL DEC24-PLN 0.00 43.20 1001 44204 02/13/25 10488 FOWLER UNIFIED 6120 5210 FUEL DEC24-PD 0.00 93.12 1001 44204 02/13/25 10488 FOWLER UNIFIED 6200 5210 FUEL DEC24-ST 0.00 367.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 2,605.87
1001 44205 02/13/25 10104 FPOA 100 2045 EMP DED 1/31/25 0.00 300.00 1001 44206 02/13/25 10122 FRESNO COUNTY FIRE 6130 5220 FIRE SVC JAN25-JUN2 0.00 156,964.46 1001 44207 02/13/25 11760 FRESNO COUNTY SHERI 6120 5271 DISPATCH SVC FEB25- 0.00 10,976.83 1001 44210 02/13/25 13127 HEALTHWISE SERVICES 6120 5220 SUPPLIES-PD 0.00 396.80 1001 44212 02/13/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 6030 5084 HEALTH BENEFITJAN25 0.00 372.46 1001 44212 02/13/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 6200 5084 HEALTH BENEFITJAN25 0.00 935.82 1001 44212 02/13/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 6700 5084 HEALTH BENEFITJAN25 0.00 953.33 1001 44212 02/13/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 6025 5084 HEALTH BENEFITJAN25 0.00 1,084.95 1001 44212 02/13/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 6150 5084 HEALTH BENEFITJAN25 0.00 1,119.27 1001 44212 02/13/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 6400 5084 HEALTH BENEFITJAN25 0.00 1,201.63 1001 44212 02/13/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 100 2041 HEALTH BENEFITJAN25 0.00 1,260.00 1001 44212 02/13/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 6020 5084 HEALTH BENEFITJAN25 0.00 1,795.55 1001 44212 02/13/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 6260 5084 HEALTH BENEFITJAN25 0.00 1,871.64 1001 44212 02/13/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 6160 5084 HEALTH BENEFITJAN25 0.00 2,166.16 1001 44212 02/13/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 6220 5084 HEALTH BENEFITJAN25 0.00 2,194.89 1001 44212 02/13/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 6120 5084 HEALTH BENEFITJAN25 0.00 12,522.84 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 27,478.54
1001 44213 02/13/25 14491 MARGARITA MORENO 6030 5260 CONF-REIMB-MORENO 0.00 1,945.64 1001 44215 02/13/25 10215 NELSON'S ACE HARDWA 6200 5195 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 18.64 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 5TH/FRESNO 2/2/25 0.00 19.07 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 7TH/TULARE 2/2/25 0.00 24.64 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6080 5170 MAIN/5TH 2/2/25 0.00 26.29 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 MERCED/7TH 2/2/25 0.00 14.90 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 GLDNSTAT B 2/2/25 0.00 173.29 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6080 5170 128 S 5TH 2/2/25 0.00 225.18 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6080 5170 128 S 5TH 2/2/25 0.00 299.39 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 212 E MERCED 2/2/25 0.00 313.90 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6260 5170 500 E MERCED 2/2/25 0.00 364.11 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6260 5170 9TH/MERCED 2/2/25 0.00 63.50 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 4218 GLDNSTAT 2/2/2 0.00 88.07 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 2831 E MANN 2/2/25 0.00 98.30 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 RETRO FIT LOAN FEB2 0.00 941.28 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 5TH/FRESNO 2/2/25 0.00 987.08 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 1291 W SOUTH 2/2/25 0.00 9.86 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 MERCED/6TH 2/2/25 0.00 9.86 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 6200 5170 5TH/FRESNO 2/2/25 0.00 10.85 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 3,669.57
11 Section 8, Item 8A.

SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 7
DATE: 02/25/2025 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 19:31:59 CHECK REGISTER - BY FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '44122' and '44242' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT ACCNT ----DESCRIPTION---- SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 44218 02/13/25 14772 PACIFIC SHREDDING 6150 5220 SHRED SVCS 0.00 1,365.00 1001 44220 02/13/25 10441 PROFORCE LAW ENFORC 6120 5715 EQUIPMENT-PD 0.00 17,065.49 1001 44221 02/13/25 14969 RAUL CARRILLO 6030 5260 CONF-REIMB-CARRILLO 0.00 1,594.64 1001 44222 02/13/25 14479 RG POWER 6260 5200 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 80.16 1001 44222 02/13/25 14479 RG POWER 6260 5120 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 2,078.77 1001 44222 V 02/13/25 14479 RG POWER 6260 5200 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 -80.16 1001 44222 V 02/13/25 14479 RG POWER 6260 5120 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 -2,078.77 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 0.00
1001 44224 02/13/25 10518 SIGNMAX! 6200 5195 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 203.81 1001 44225 02/13/25 10288 SMART & FINAL 6700 5104 SUPPLIES-SN CTR 0.00 126.87 1001 44225 02/13/25 10288 SMART & FINAL 6700 5104 SUPPLIES-SN CTR 0.00 130.24 1001 44225 02/13/25 10288 SMART & FINAL 6700 5104 SUPPLIES-SN CTR 0.00 195.87 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 452.98
1001 44226 02/13/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 6700 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 33.52 1001 44226 02/13/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 6400 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 40.22 1001 44226 02/13/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 6150 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 49.67 1001 44226 02/13/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 6025 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 64.28 1001 44226 02/13/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 6220 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 70.47 1001 44226 02/13/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 6030 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 87.23 1001 44226 02/13/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 6020 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 92.81 1001 44226 02/13/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 6200 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 111.27 1001 44226 02/13/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 6160 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 152.56 1001 44226 02/13/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 6260 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 312.35 1001 44226 02/13/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 100 2046 DENTAL BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 703.38 1001 44226 02/13/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 6120 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 943.23 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 2,660.99
1001 44227 02/13/25 12791 THE MOWERS EDGE 6260 5200 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 122.61 1001 44227 02/13/25 12791 THE MOWERS EDGE 6260 5205 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 244.34 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 366.95
1001 44228 02/13/25 15123 THE SELMA BARN 6260 5203 SUPPLIES-PARKS 0.00 75.91 1001 44229 02/13/25 14535 THOMAS GAFFERY 6020 5260 CONF-REIMB-GAFFERY 0.00 1,461.06 1001 44232 02/13/25 13521 UNITY IT 6120 5230 CLOUD BACKUP-PD 0.00 39.99 1001 44233 02/13/25 10725 VERIZON WIRELESS 6170 5160 WIFI HOTSPOT JAN25- 0.00 80.02 1001 44233 02/13/25 10725 VERIZON WIRELESS 6170 5160 CELL PHONE DEC-JAN- 0.00 176.56 1001 44233 02/13/25 10725 VERIZON WIRELESS 6170 5160 CELL PHONE DEC-JAN2 0.00 377.83 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 634.41
1001 44235 02/13/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN 6700 5084 VISION BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 9.85 1001 44235 02/13/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN 6400 5084 VISION BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 11.82 1001 44235 02/13/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN 6150 5084 VISION BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 13.78 12 Section 8, Item 8A.

SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 8
DATE: 02/25/2025 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 19:31:59 CHECK REGISTER - BY FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '44122' and '44242' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT ACCNT ----DESCRIPTION---- SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 44235 02/13/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN 6025 5084 VISION BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 17.73 1001 44235 02/13/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN 6220 5084 VISION BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 19.69 1001 44235 02/13/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN 6030 5084 VISION BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 24.60 1001 44235 02/13/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN 6020 5084 VISION BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 27.56 1001 44235 02/13/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN 6200 5084 VISION BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 32.69 1001 44235 02/13/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN 6160 5084 VISION BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 45.27 1001 44235 02/13/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN 6260 5084 VISION BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 91.74 1001 44235 02/13/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN 100 2048 VISION BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 116.04 1001 44235 02/13/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN 6120 5084 VISION BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 275.71 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 686.48
TOTAL CASH ACCOUNT 0.00 315,906.74
TOTAL FUND 0.00 315,906.74
13 Section 8, Item 8A.

SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 9
DATE: 02/25/2025 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 19:31:59 CHECK REGISTER - BY FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '44122' and '44242' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 200 - UTILITY USERS TAX

CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT ACCNT ----DESCRIPTION---- SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 44206 02/13/25 10122 FRESNO COUNTY FIRE 2000 5220 FIRE SVC JAN25-JUN2 0.00 156,964.46 TOTAL CASH ACCOUNT 0.00 156,964.46
TOTAL FUND 0.00 156,964.46
14 Section 8, Item 8A.

SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 10
DATE: 02/25/2025 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 19:31:59 CHECK REGISTER - BY FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '44122' and '44242' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 201 - DISTRICT SALES TAX

CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT ACCNT ----DESCRIPTION---- SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 44236 02/13/25 14053 CENTRAL VALLEY GUNS 2010 5715 EQUIPMENT-PD 0.00 375.00 1001 44237 02/13/25 11065 DOOLEY ENTERPRISES 2010 5715 EQUIPMENT-PD 0.00 2,204.25 1001 44238 02/13/25 10122 FRESNO COUNTY FIRE 2010 5715 GRAPHICS U#30-PD 0.00 831.88 1001 44238 02/13/25 10122 FRESNO COUNTY FIRE 2010 5220 FIRE SVC JAN25-JUN2 0.00 156,964.46 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 157,796.34
TOTAL CASH ACCOUNT 0.00 160,375.59
TOTAL FUND 0.00 160,375.59
15 Section 8, Item 8A.

SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 11
DATE: 02/25/2025 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 19:31:59 CHECK REGISTER - BY FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '44122' and '44242' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 212 - ARPA FUNDING

CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT ACCNT ----DESCRIPTION---- SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 44163 02/03/25 14787 TOOLE DESIGN GROUP 2120 5710 VISUAL IDENTITY 0.00 2,794.51 TOTAL CASH ACCOUNT 0.00 2,794.51
TOTAL FUND 0.00 2,794.51
16 Section 8, Item 8A.

SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 12
DATE: 02/25/2025 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 19:31:59 CHECK REGISTER - BY FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '44122' and '44242' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 225 - LTF - ARTICLE 8

CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT ACCNT ----DESCRIPTION---- SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 44177 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 2250 5170 MANN&GLD ST1/23/25 0.00 15.77 1001 44192 02/13/25 14131 SWEEPING CORP OF AM 2250 5220 STREET SWEEP JAN25 0.00 3,950.00 1001 44192 02/13/25 14131 SWEEPING CORP OF AM 2250 5220 SWEEP WST MGMT YRD 0.00 900.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 4,850.00
1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 2250 5170 300 W MERCED 1/27/2 0.00 56.37 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 2250 5170 1100 N/O MANN 1/27/ 0.00 15.28 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 2250 5170 GLDST/MAN SIG 1/26/ 0.00 124.50 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 2250 5220 ADAMS&GLDN ST 1/28/ 0.00 130.76 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 2250 5170 MERCED/8TH 1/27/25 0.00 145.11 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 2250 5170 700 MERCED#A 1/27/2 0.00 417.07 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 889.09
TOTAL CASH ACCOUNT 0.00 5,754.86
TOTAL FUND 0.00 5,754.86
17 Section 8, Item 8A.

SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 13
DATE: 02/25/2025 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 19:31:59 CHECK REGISTER - BY FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '44122' and '44242' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 255 - STATE GRANT AB178

CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT ACCNT ----DESCRIPTION---- SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 44239 02/13/25 14414 FOWLER BAPTIST CHUR 2550 5710 TMP RENT DEC24-SN C 0.00 1,500.00 1001 44239 02/13/25 14414 FOWLER BAPTIST CHUR 2550 5710 TMP RENT JAN25-SN C 0.00 1,500.00 1001 44239 02/13/25 14414 FOWLER BAPTIST CHUR 2550 5710 TMP RENT FEB25-SN C 0.00 1,500.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 4,500.00
1001 44240 02/13/25 14772 PACIFIC SHREDDING 2550 5220 SHRED SVCS 0.00 316.00 1001 44242 02/14/25 15149 KATCH GENERAL 2550 5710 CONSTRUCTION PDHQ 0.00 237,479.48 TOTAL CASH ACCOUNT 0.00 242,295.48
TOTAL FUND 0.00 242,295.48
18 Section 8, Item 8A.

SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 14
DATE: 02/25/2025 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 19:31:59 CHECK REGISTER - BY FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '44122' and '44242' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 500 - WATER

CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT ACCNT ----DESCRIPTION---- SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 44123 02/03/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 5000 5206 SUPPLIES-WTR 0.00 437.45 1001 44123 02/03/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 5000 5205 SUPPLIES-WTR 0.00 118.34 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 555.79
1001 44127 02/03/25 10024 BSK ASSOCIATES 5000 5220 WATER TEST 10/2/24 0.00 280.00 1001 44130 02/03/25 15160 CHARANJIT SINGH 500 2050 UB REFUND 0.00 86.82 1001 44136 02/03/25 15156 FITZGERAL,AARON & T 500 2050 UB REFUND 0.00 68.38 1001 44140 02/03/25 15118 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC 5000 5206 WELL 8 REPAIR OCT24 0.00 1,953.94 1001 44141 02/03/25 15061 JB ELECTRIC 5000 5220 SCADA 0.00 1,499.39 1001 44142 02/03/25 15158 JUAREZ, EVELYN & AG 500 2050 UB REFUND 0.00 24.44 1001 44144 02/03/25 15157 LASSLEY, MELODY 500 2050 UB REFUND 0.00 98.24 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 5000 5170 679 KAND 1/21/25 0.00 57.52 1001 44146 02/03/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 5000 5170 LANDSCAPE 1/21/25 0.00 79.22 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 136.74
1001 44149 02/03/25 15159 ROSENDAHL, CODI OR 500 2050 UB REFUND 0.00 87.70 1001 44154 02/03/25 15161 TELCON SERVICES, LL 500 2050 HYDRANT METER REFUN 0.00 1,973.65 1001 44155 02/03/25 15162 TELSTAR INSTRUMENTS 5000 5206 FLOW CALIBRATIONS 0.00 1,256.00 1001 44159 02/03/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATIO 5000 5185 UNIFORMS-WTR 0.00 100.91 1001 44159 02/03/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATIO 5000 5185 UNIFORMS-WTR 0.00 76.07 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 176.98
1001 44162 02/03/25 15155 ZAPATA, JOHN 500 2050 UB REFUND 0.00 86.89 1001 44166 02/03/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 5000 5205 SUPPLIES-WTR 0.00 98.07 1001 44186 02/13/25 11689 A & C TIRE SERVICE 5000 5205 TIRES-VAC TRAILER 0.00 180.00 1001 44188 02/13/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 5000 5121 SUPPLIES-WTR 0.00 245.19 1001 44188 02/13/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERV 5000 5100 SUPPLIES-WTR 0.00 281.11 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 526.30
1001 44193 02/13/25 15163 CHAVERO, SAUL OR MA 500 2050 UB REFUND 0.00 70.58 1001 44199 02/13/25 14429 CORE & MAIN 5000 5120 SUPPLIES-WTR 0.00 528.39 1001 44201 02/13/25 14245 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 5000 5121 SUPPLIES-ST 0.00 60.34 1001 44202 02/13/25 14247 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 5000 5121 SUPPLIES-WTR 0.00 249.56 1001 44202 02/13/25 14247 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 5000 5121 SUPPLIES-WTR 0.00 16.34 1001 44202 02/13/25 14247 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 5000 5121 SUPPLIES-WTR 0.00 20.25 1001 44202 02/13/25 14247 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 5000 5121 SUPPLIES-WTR 0.00 34.85 19 Section 8, Item 8A.

SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 15
DATE: 02/25/2025 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 19:31:59 CHECK REGISTER - BY FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '44122' and '44242' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 500 - WATER

CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT ACCNT ----DESCRIPTION---- SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 44202 02/13/25 14247 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 5000 5121 SUPPLIES-WTR 0.00 166.18 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 487.18
1001 44204 02/13/25 10488 FOWLER UNIFIED 5000 5210 FUEL JAN25-WTR 0.00 700.80 1001 44204 02/13/25 10488 FOWLER UNIFIED 5000 5210 FUEL DEC24-WTR 0.00 534.72 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 1,235.52
1001 44208 02/13/25 10600 FRESNO WIRE ROPE, I 5000 5202 SUPPLIES-WTR 0.00 56.20 1001 44209 02/13/25 10759 GLASCO GENERAL ENGI 5000 5202 HYDRANT SVC-WTR 0.00 5,000.00 1001 44209 02/13/25 10759 GLASCO GENERAL ENGI 5000 5202 VALVE INSTALL-WTR 0.00 8,650.00 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 13,650.00
1001 44211 02/13/25 14238 INFOSEND, INC 5000 5621 TCP 1/25 FLYER 0.00 245.83 1001 44211 02/13/25 14238 INFOSEND, INC 5000 5621 MAINT JAN25-WTR 0.00 585.50 1001 44211 02/13/25 14238 INFOSEND, INC 5000 5621 UB BILLING1/1/25 0.00 1,356.09 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 2,187.42
1001 44212 02/13/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 5000 5084 HEALTH BENEFITJAN25 0.00 5,447.88 1001 44214 02/13/25 15164 NAVDEEP SINGH 500 2050 UB REFUND 0.00 98.25 1001 44215 02/13/25 10215 NELSON'S ACE HARDWA 5000 5200 SUPPLIES-WTR 0.00 75.92 1001 44215 02/13/25 10215 NELSON'S ACE HARDWA 5000 5715 SUPPLIES-WTR 0.00 87.83 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 163.75
1001 44216 02/13/25 14843 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 5000 5205 SUPPLIES-WTR 0.00 32.53 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 5000 5170 TEMP/GOLDN 2/2/25 0.00 480.60 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 5000 5170 325 S 5TH 1/29/25 0.00 509.31 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 5000 5170 WELL SITE 8 1/28/25 0.00 898.01 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 5000 5170 95 E ADAMS 2/2/25 0.00 1,421.63 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 5000 5170 SESWNW231521 2/2/25 0.00 5,598.98 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 5000 5170 WELL SITE 7 1/30/25 0.00 9,018.55 1001 44217 02/13/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENT 5000 5170 ADAMS/5TH 2/2/25 0.00 54.79 TOTAL CHECK 0.00 17,981.87
1001 44219 02/13/25 13095 PBM SUPPLY & MFG 5000 5202 SUPPLIES-WTR 0.00 25.72 1001 44223 02/13/25 15166 RODRIGUEZ, J C/O SI 500 2050 UB REFUND 0.00 76.29 1001 44226 02/13/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 5000 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 344.55 1001 44230 02/13/25 15167 THOMAS, LOYD II & M 500 2050 UB REFUND 0.00 71.89 1001 44231 02/13/25 15169 TRI COUNTY EXCAVATI 500 2050 HYDRANT REFUND 0.00 1,973.65 1001 44234 02/13/25 15165 VILCHES, MARISELA 500 2050 UB REFUND 0.00 69.26 1001 44235 02/13/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN 5000 5084 VISION BENEFIT JAN2 0.00 99.06 TOTAL CASH ACCOUNT 0.00 53,749.66
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 16
DATE: 02/25/2025 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 19:31:59 CHECK REGISTER - BY FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '44122' and '44242' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 500 - WATER

CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT ACCNT ----DESCRIPTION---- SALES TAX AMOUNT TOTAL FUND 0.00 53,749.66
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 17
DATE: 02/25/2025 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 19:31:59 CHECK REGISTER - BY FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '44122' and '44242' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 730 - AB1600-FIRE

CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT ACCNT ----DESCRIPTION---- SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 44190 02/13/25 15168 BETTER ENTERPRISES, 7300 5710 FIRE STATION REMODE 0.00 70,908.00 TOTAL CASH ACCOUNT 0.00 70,908.00
TOTAL FUND 0.00 70,908.00
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 18
DATE: 02/25/2025 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 19:31:59 CHECK REGISTER - BY FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '44122' and '44242' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 760 - AB1600-WATER

CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT ACCNT ----DESCRIPTION---- SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 44135 02/03/25 15141 E&M ELECTRIC MACHIN 7600 5715 SCADA 0.00 26,535.00 TOTAL CASH ACCOUNT 0.00 26,535.00
TOTAL FUND 0.00 26,535.00
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 19
DATE: 02/25/2025 CITY OF FOWLER ACCTPA21
TIME: 19:31:59 CHECK REGISTER - BY FUND
SELECTION CRITERIA: transact.check_no between '44122' and '44242' ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 900 - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTH

CASH ACCT CHECK NO ISSUE DT VENDOR NAME DEPT ACCNT ----DESCRIPTION---- SALES TAX AMOUNT 1001 44241 02/13/25 10214 NBS 9000 5621 SB1029 REPORTING 0.00 595.91 TOTAL CASH ACCOUNT 0.00 595.91
TOTAL FUND 0.00 595.91
TOTAL REPORT 0.00 1,035,880.21
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2025 at 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER – 128 SOUTH 5TH STREET, FOWLER, CA 93625

MINUTES

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Mejia called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Juan Mejia
Amarjeet Gill
Karnig Kazarian
Daniel Parra
ABSENT
Leonard Hammer
Staff Present: Interim City Manager Gaffery, City Attorney Cross, Accountant Carrillo, Recreation Supervisor Hernandez, City Planner Marple, City Engineer Park, Police Chief Reid, Public Works Director Rocha, and City Clerk Vasquez.

6. PUBLIC COMMENT
One member of the public spoke.

7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion made by Gill, Seconded by Parra.

Voting Yea: Gill, Parra, Mejia, Kazarian

9. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Finance
9A. Actions pertaining to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 mid-year budget report and budget amendments:
i. ACCEPT the Fiscal Year 2024-25 mid-year quarter budget report ii. ADOPT Resolution No. 2768 Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget amendments Motion made by Parra, Seconded by Kazarian.

Voting Yea: Parra, Kazarian, Mejia, Gill
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Public Works
9B. Actions pertaining to City of Fowler South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SKGSA) Projects:
i. FIND that approval of the contract to design and provide for construction management of the San Antonio Basin Interconnect project is exempt from further environmental review under CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.21, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption if the contract is approved. ii. APPROVE a contract with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group in an amount not to exceed $41,000 for the design and construction management of the San Antonio Basin Interconnect project and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement
iii. APPROVE a contract with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group in an amount not to exceed $60,000 for Marshall Estates II Recharge Pipeline Feasibility Study and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement iv. APPROVE Budget Resolution No. 2769 allocating funding for the project Motion made by Kazarian, Seconded by Gill.

Voting Yea: Kazarian, Gill, Mejia, Parra
Planning
9C. ADOPT Resolution No. 2770, approving Street Vacation No. 24-33, summarily vacating previously relinquished abutters’ rights for APN 345-110-87, and determining the proposed vacation does not meet the definition of a “project” pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15378
Motion made by Kazarian, Seconded by Gill.

Voting Yea: Kazarian, Gill, Mejia, Parra

10. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Updates were provided by Accountant Carrillo, Public Works Director Rocha, Chief Reid, and City Clerk Vasquez.

11. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Updates were provided by Councilmember Parra, Mayor Mejia, and Mayor Pro-Tem Gill.

12. CLOSED SESSION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Conference with legal counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Deciding whether to initiate litigation
One potential case
The meeting went into closed session at 6:38 p.m.
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13. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND REPORT ACTION
The meeting reconvened into open session at 7:04 p.m.

No reportable action was taken on the closed session item.

14. ADJOURN
Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. 27 Section 8, Item 8B.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: March 4, 2025
FROM: THOMAS W. GAFFERY IV, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: APPROVE a Professional Services Agreement with 4Creeks, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $89,276.30 for design of the Fremont Elementary, Marshall Elementary, and Fowler High School Safe Routes to School Project

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action will initiate engineering design for a grant-funded pedestrian and bikeway improvements on Adams Avenue between 7th Street and Temperance Avenue.

BACKGROUND
The City received a $600,000 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 6 grant award administered by the Fresno Council of Governments for the Fremont Elementary, Marshall Elementary, and Fowler High School Safe Routes to School Project (Project).

The Project area currently consists of a paved roadway, with curb, gutter, and ADA ramps.

Sidewalks exist, but only in certain areas.

The Project will construct ADA compliant alley approaches where needed, construct ADA compliant residential drive approaches where needed, construct new curb and gutter where needed, install a pedestrian crossing with flashing beacon on Adams Avenue west of 4th Street, and construct an asphalt pathway on the south side of Adams Avenue from Fowler High School to Temperance Avenue.

The proposed improvements are expected to enhance and promote walking and biking activities for students and parents traveling to and from school, improve safety of pedestrians along Adams Avenue between schools, and assist with connectivity to areas currently only severed by streets.

PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as a part of the City Council Agenda.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an agency must complete environmental review prior to committing itself to a definite course of action in regard to a proposed project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15352). Environmental review must occur as early as feasible in the planning process to enable environmental considerations to influence project program and design, yet late enough to provide meaningful information for environmental assessment (CEQA Guidelines Section 15004(b)).

At this time, the City Council is not taking any action that would constitute approval of a Project.

The City Council retains full discretion either to approve or disapprove the project. The appropriation of funds for further study is therefore exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15262 (feasibility and planning studies for possible future actions that have not been approved, adopted, or funded), as well as the general rule that CEQA only applies to “projects” that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3)).

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
Goal CH-1
Opportunities for physical activity, such as walking and biking, are integrated into the built environment.

Policy CH-1
Implement an active transportation network that links residential uses with schools, shopping, entertainment, recreation, and employment centers.

Action Item CH-1a
Identify gaps in the existing pedestrian and bicycle network to inform capital improvements programming and grant funding opportunities.

Policy CH-3
Consider pedestrian and bicyclist safety and comfort in the design and development of streets, parks, and public spaces.

Goal OS-1
Open space areas form a connected network, linking Fowler’s residential neighborhoods to passive and active recreation opportunities.

Goal MOB-1
Fowler’s streets are a safe and enjoyable environment for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and people of all ages and abilities.

Policy MOB-11
Ensure street and road projects are adequately designed to accommodate safe and convenient pedestrian and bicyclist access.
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FISCAL IMPACT
This project is funded from a Caltrans Active Transportation Program Cycle 6 grant, using State-only funds, and administered via Fresno COG. The grant application budget included $55,000 for preliminary engineering (environmental and design) and $40,375 for construction engineering (inspection and administration). Staff are working with the granting agency to transition on engineering cost allocation. Any costs beyond those supposed by the grant will be funded from traffic impact fees and brought forward with a future budget resolution.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
A Request for Proposals was advertised via PlanetBids. Three proposals were received and all were deemed responsive. Staff conducted interviews and deemed 4Creeks, Inc. to be the best qualified. As this item is above the Interim City Manager’s procurement authority, it is being brought forward for City Council consideration.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

Attachments
- Agreement and Exhibits
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CITY OF FOWLER

CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Contract Services Agreement for Professional Services ("Agreement") is entered into between the City of Fowler, a California general law city ("City") and 4Creeks, Inc. ("Vendor") with respect to the following recitals, which are a substantive part of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective on March 4, 2025 ("Effective Date").

RECITALS
A. City desires to engage the services of a qualified vendor to provide engineering design services and support the delivery of the Fremont Elementary, Marshall Elementary, and Fowler High School Safe Routes to School Project ("Services") more fully described in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.

B. Vendor is engaged in the business of providing these Services and hereby warrants and represents that Vendor is qualified, experienced, and capable of providing these Services, and possesses any required licenses, certifications, security/bonding, and/or training necessary thereto.

C. City desires to contract with Vendor to provide these Services on the terms and conditions as set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual agreements herein, City and Vendor agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. Scope of Work. Vendor agrees to perform the services as more fully described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (“Services”). Changes in the scope of Services, including work incidental to the Services, shall be made in writing and particularly describe the changes in Services, payment/costs, and schedule/term, as applicable.

2. Schedule. City and Vendor shall mutually agree on a schedule for performing the Services. The schedule shall be subject to modification based on the City’s operational needs. City will notify Vendor in advance of any modification to the schedule.

3. Term of Agreement; Commencement of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and shall terminate on June 30, 2026, unless extended by mutual written agreement of the Parties. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, this Agreement may be terminated during the term in accordance with Section 17 herein.

4. Payment for Services. City shall pay Vendor for the Services performed pursuant to this Agreement on a time and materials basis. The total amount paid by City to Vendor pursuant to this Agreement shall not exceed Eighty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars and Thirty Cents ($89,276.30).

The foregoing is inclusive of all labor, equipment, materials, costs and expenses, taxes, and overhead. City shall pay Vendor for Services satisfactorily performed pursuant to this Agreement. Vendor shall submit an invoice to City containing detailed billing information regarding the Services provided and City shall tender payment to Vendor within thirty (30) days after receipt of invoice.

5. Independent Contractor Status. Vendor and its subcontractors, if any, shall perform the Services as independent contractors and not as officers, employees, agents or volunteers of City. Vendor is engaged in an 31 Section 8, Item 8C.
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independently established trade, occupation, or business to perform the Services required by this Agreement and is hereby retained to perform work that is outside the usual course of City’s business. Vendor is free from the control and direction of City in connection with the manner of performance of the work. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to create any contractual relationship between City and Vendor’s employees or subcontractors, nor shall anything contained in this Agreement be deemed to give any third party, including but not limited to Vendor’s employees or subcontractors, any claim or right of action against City.

6. Vendor Representations; Standard of Care; Compliance with Law. Vendor represents that Vendor and any subcontractors utilized by Vendor are and will be qualified in the field for which Services are being provided under this Agreement, and Vendor and any subcontractors are now, and will be throughout their performance of the Services under this Agreement, properly licensed, certified, secured/bonded, trained, and/or otherwise qualified and authorized to perform the Services required and contemplated by this Agreement, as may be required by law. Vendor and its subcontractors shall utilize the standard of care and skill customarily exercised by members of their profession, shall use reasonable diligence and best judgment while performing the Services, and shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws. Vendor shall comply with all Labor Code requirements for public works projects if applicable to Vendor’s work under this Agreement.

7. [Reserved]

8. Subcontractor Provisions. Vendor shall include in its written agreements with its subcontractors, if any, provisions which: (a) impose upon the subcontractors the obligation to provide to City the same insurance and indemnity obligations that Vendor owes to City; (b) make clear that City intends to rely upon the reports, opinions, conclusions and other work product prepared and performed by subcontractors for Vendor; and (c) entitle City to impose upon subcontractors the assignment rights found elsewhere in this Agreement.

9. Power to Act on Behalf of City. Vendor is not acting as an agent of City and shall not have any right, power, or authority to create any obligation, express or implied, or make representations on behalf of City except as may be expressly authorized in advance in writing from time to time by City and then only to the extent of such authorization.

10. Record Keeping; Reports. Vendor shall keep complete records showing the type of Services performed. Vendor shall be responsible and shall require its subcontractors to keep similar records. City shall be given reasonable access to the records of Vendor and its subcontractors for inspection and audit purposes.

Vendor shall provide City with a working draft of all reports upon reasonable request by City and of all final reports prepared by Vendor under this Agreement.

11. [Reserved]

12. [Reserved]

13. City Name and Logo. Vendor shall not use City's name or insignia, photographs relating to the City projects or work for which Vendor’s services are rendered, or any publicity pertaining to the Vendor’s Services under this Agreement in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production, internet website, social media, or other similar medium without the prior written consent of City.

14. Conflicts of Interest. Vendor warrants that neither Vendor nor any of its employees have an improper interest, present or contemplated, in the Services which would affect Vendor’s or its employees’ performance of the Services. Vendor further warrants that neither Vendor nor any of its employees have real property, business interests or income that will be affected by the Services. Vendor covenants that no person having any such interest, whether an employee or subcontractor shall perform the Services under this Agreement. During 32 Section 8, Item 8C.
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the performance of the Services, Vendor shall not employ or retain the services of any person who is employed by the City or a member of any City Board or Commission.

15. Non-liability of Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of City shall be personally liable to Vendor, or any successors in interest, in the event of a default or breach by City for any amount which may become due Vendor or its successor, or for any breach of any obligation under the terms of this Agreement.

16. City Right to Employ Other Vendors. Unless Exhibit A specifically provides that the Services City seeks pursuant to this Agreement are exclusive to Vendor, this Agreement and the performance of the Services are non-exclusive and City reserves the right to employ other vendors or contractors in connection with the Services while this Agreement is in effect.

17. Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall terminate as provided in Section 3, unless terminated earlier pursuant to the following:

a. Termination by City: For Convenience. City may at its discretion terminate this Agreement for convenience and without cause upon fourteen (14) days prior written notice to Vendor. Upon receipt of a termination notice pursuant to this subsection, Vendor shall promptly discontinue all Services affected, unless the notice directs otherwise.
b. Termination by City or Vendor: For Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon ten (10) days prior written notice to the other party of a material breach, and a failure within that time period to cure or commence reasonable steps to cure the breach.
c. Compensation to Vendor Upon Termination. Vendor shall be paid compensation for Services satisfactorily performed prior to notice of termination. As to any phase partially performed but for which the applicable portion of Vendor’s compensation has not become due, Vendor shall be paid the reasonable value of its Services provided. However, in no event shall such payment when added to any other payment due under the applicable part of the work exceed the total compensation of such part as specified Section 4. In the event of termination due to Vendor’s failure to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through no fault of City, City may withhold an amount that would otherwise be payable as an offset to City's damages caused by such failure.
d. Effect of Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement, Vendor shall promptly discontinue all Services affected, unless the notice of termination directs otherwise.

18. Insurance. Vendor shall satisfy the insurance requirements set forth in Exhibit B.

19. Indemnity and Defense. Vendor hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers harmless from and against all claims, demands, causes of action, actions, damages, losses, expenses, and other liabilities, (including without limitation reasonable attorney fees and costs of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with the alleged or actual acts, errors, omissions or negligence of Vendor or its subcontractors relating to the performance of Services described herein to the fullest extent permitted by law, unless the injuries or damages are the result of City's sole negligence or willful misconduct, subject to any limitations imposed by law. Vendor and City agree that said indemnity and defense obligations shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any items specified herein that arose or occurred during the term of this Agreement.

20. Taxes. Vendor agrees to pay all taxes, licenses, and fees levied or assessed by any governmental agency on Vendor as a result of the sale of the Equipment and/or performance of Services under this Agreement, and unemployment and workers’ compensation insurance, social security, or any other taxes upon the wages of Vendor, its employees, agents, and representatives. Vendor agrees to obtain and maintain a 33 Section 8, Item 8C.
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business license from City and pay the applicable business license fee to City during the term of this Agreement.

21. Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any duties or obligations hereunder shall be assignable by Vendor without the prior written consent of City. In the event of an assignment to which City has consented, the assignee shall agree in writing to personally assume and perform the covenants, obligations, and agreements herein contained. In addition, Vendor shall not assign the payment of any monies due Vendor from City under the terms of this Agreement to any other individual, corporation or entity. City retains the right to pay any and all monies due Vendor directly to Vendor.

22. Form and Service of Notices. Any and all notices or other communications required or permitted by this Agreement or by law to be delivered to, served upon, or given to either party to this Agreement by the other party shall be in writing and shall be deemed properly delivered, served or given by one of the following methods:
a. Personally delivered to the party to whom it is directed. Service shall be deemed the date of delivery. b. Delivered by e-mail to a known address of the party to whom it is directed provided the e-mail is accompanied by an acknowledgment of receipt by the other party. Service shall be deemed the date of acknowledgement.
c. Delivery by a reliable overnight delivery service, ex., Federal Express, receipted, addressed to the addressees set forth below the signatories to this Agreement. Service shall be deemed the date of delivery. d. Delivery by deposit in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid. Service shall be deemed delivered ninety-six (96) hours after deposit.

23. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including any referenced Exhibits, represents the entire agreement between City and Vendor and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral with respect to the subject matter herein.

24. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

25. Authority. The signatories to this Agreement warrant and represent that they have the legal right, power, and authority to execute this Agreement and bind their respective entities.

26. Severability. In the event any term or provision of this Agreement is declared to be invalid or illegal for any reason, this Agreement will remain in full force and effect and will be interpreted as though such invalid or illegal provision were not a part of this Agreement. The remaining provisions will be construed to preserve the intent and purpose of this Agreement and the parties will negotiate in good faith to modify any invalidated provisions to preserve each party’s anticipated benefits.

27. Applicable Law and Interpretation and Venue. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The language of all parts of this Agreement shall, in all cases, be construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against either party. This Agreement is entered into by City and Vendor in the County of Fresno, California. Vendor shall perform the Services required under this Agreement in the County of Fresno, California. Thus, in the event of litigation, venue shall only lie with the appropriate state or federal court in Fresno County.

28. Amendments and Waiver. This Agreement shall not be modified or amended in any way, and no provision shall be waived, except in writing signed by the parties hereto. No waiver of any provision of this 34 Section 8, Item 8C.
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Agreement shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing or subsequent waiver of the same provision. Failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of the right to compel enforcement of the remaining provisions of this Agreement.

29. Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to confer any rights upon any party not a signatory to this Agreement.

30. Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts such that the signatures may appear on separate signature pages. A copy or an original, with all signatures appended together, shall be deemed a fully executed Agreement.

31. Alternative Dispute Resolution. If a dispute arises out of or relating to this Agreement, or the alleged breach thereof, and if said dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties agree first to try in good faith to settle the dispute by non-binding mediation before resorting to litigation. The mediator shall be mutually selected by the parties, but in case of disagreement, the mediator shall be selected by lot from among two nominations provided by each party. All costs and fees required by the mediator shall be split equally by the parties, otherwise each party shall bear its own costs of mediation. If mediation fails to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days, either party may pursue litigation to resolve the dispute.

Demand for mediation shall be in writing and delivered to the other party to this Agreement.

A demand for mediation shall be made within reasonable time after the claim, dispute or other matter in question has arisen. In no event shall the demand for mediation be made after the date when institution of legal or equitable proceedings based on such a claim, dispute or other matter in question would be barred by California statues of limitations.

32. Non-Discrimination. Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of any protected class under federal or State law in the provision of the Services or with respect to any Contractor employees or applicants for employment. Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors are bound to this provision. A protected class, includes, but is not necessarily limited to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability.

Now, therefore, the City and Vendor have executed this Agreement on the date(s) set forth below. 4CREEKS, INC. CITY OF FOWLER
__________________________
[ ] Thomas W. Gaffery IV
[ ] Interim City Manager
Date: Date:
1275 North Willow Avenue 128 South 5th Street
Clovis, CA 93619 Fowler, CA 93625

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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Issue Date: January 10, 2025
Request for Proposals
Fremont Elementary, Marshall Elementary, and Fowler
High School Safe Routes to School Project
Proposals Due
Friday, January 31, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Via PlanetBids ONLY
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Table of Contents
Request for Proposals ..................................................................................................................3 I. Introduction .....................................................................................................................3 II. Submission......................................................................................................................3 III. Questions ........................................................................................................................3 IV. Addenda ..........................................................................................................................3 V. Additional Requirements for Surveying, Material Testing, and Inspection Service ................3 VI. Anticipated Schedule .......................................................................................................4 VII. Project Background & Scope of Work.............................................................................4 VIII. Scope of Services.........................................................................................................5 Project Management.............................................................................................................5 Data Collection, Mapping, and Surveys..................................................................................5 Preliminary Engineering.........................................................................................................5 Environmental Clearance......................................................................................................6 PS&E Development...............................................................................................................6 Right of Way..........................................................................................................................6 Permitting.............................................................................................................................6 Bidding Assistance................................................................................................................6 Construction Support ...........................................................................................................7 IX. Proposal Submittal Requirements.....................................................................................7 Introductory Letter................................................................................................................7 Project & Team Experience ....................................................................................................7 Subconsultants ....................................................................................................................8 Scope of Services .................................................................................................................8 Project Schedule...................................................................................................................8 References ...........................................................................................................................8 Litigation ..............................................................................................................................9 Conflict of Interest Statement................................................................................................9 Work Hours and Cost Estimate..............................................................................................9 X. GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................10 Attachment A – Scoring System...............................................................................................13 Attachment B – Cost Proposal.................................................................................................14 38 Section 8, Item 8C.

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Request for Proposals
I. Introduction
The City of Fowler is seeking a qualified engineering consultant firm or team to provide professional services for completion of final engineering including Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) for the Fremont Elementary/Marshall Elementary/Fowler High School Safe Routes to School Project (Project).

The Project is located in the City of Fowler on Adams Avenue between 7th Street and Temperance Avenue.

This Project has received state funds through the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 6 administered by the Fresno Council of Governments. Per CTC Guidelines, all project applications must be submitted with the expectation of receiving federal funding.

II. Submission
Qualified firms are invited to submit proposals to provide professional services for the project via PlanetBids only.

Proposal must be uploaded to PlanetBids by Friday, January 31, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

III. Questions
Questions should be submitted via the PlanetBids website where the RFP has been posted under the “Q&A” tab. Questions will be answered as they are received.

IV. Addenda
In the event it becomes necessary to revise any part of this RFP or provide additional information, a written electronic addendum will be issued. Any addendum to this RFP is valid only if in writing and issued by the City. Verbal conversations or agreements with any officer, agent, or employee of the City that modify any terms or obligations of this RFP are invalid. All addenda for this RFP will be distributed via the PlanetBids website. It is solely the proposer’s responsibility to monitor this website for possible addenda to this RFP. Failure of proposer to retrieve addenda from the site shall not relieve he requirements contained therein. Additionally, failure of proposer to return a signed addendum, when required, may be cause for rejection of the proposal.

V. Additional Requirements for Surveying, Material Testing, and Inspection Service
Land surveying, material testing, and inspection services provided for construction projects during the preliminary engineering, design, pre-construction, construction, or post-construction phases of 39 Section 8, Item 8C.

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the project constitute “public works” under California Labor Code section 1720 et seq. and are subject to the requirements of Chapter 1 of Part 7 of Division 2 of the Labor Code and its implementing regulations set forth in Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations. If this Agreement includes any of these services (hereafter collectively referred to as “Public Work”), the Contractor and any subcontractor or subconsultant performing any Public Work shall comply with all applicable requirements of the California Labor Code and the Fowler Municipal Code.

California Labor Code section 1725.5 requires the Contractor and any subcontractor or subconsultant performing any Public Work under this Agreement to be currently registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), as specified in Labor Code section 1725.5. Labor Code section 1771.1 provides that a contractor or subcontractor/subconsultant shall not be qualified to engage in the performance of any contract for public work, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.

VI. Anticipated Schedule
Last Day to Submit Questions Friday, January 24, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Proposal Due Date Friday, January 31, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Interviews Monday, February 10, 2025
City Council Approval of Contract Tuesday, February 18, 2025 VII. Project Background & Scope of Work
Fremont Elementary, Marshall Elementary, and Fowler High School are all located adjacent to Adams Avenue on the north side of the City of Fowler. The schools are surrounded by residential neighborhoods. Adams Avenue is an east-west collector street for this area of Fowler, and has residential lots that either front on or side on to the street. The street infrastructure consists of a paved travel way, with curb and gutter. ADA ramps either exist, or will be constructed with already funded projects in 2021. Sidewalk exists, but only in certain areas.

The project proposes the following scope of work:
• Construct sidewalk along the north and south sides of Adams Avenue between 7th Street and Main Street.
• Construct ADA compliant alley approaches where needed. • Construct ADA compliant residential drive approaches where needed. • Construct new curb and gutter where needed to compliment new sidewalk. • Install Pedestrian Crossing with flashing beacon on Adams west of 4th Street. • Construct HMA pathway on the south side of Adams Avenue from Fowler High School to Temperance Avenue.

The proposed improvements are expected to enhance and promote walking and biking activities for students and parents traveling to and from school, improve safety of pedestrians along the Adams Avenue alignment between schools, and assist with connectivity to areas currently only severed by streets.
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VIII. Scope of Services
Listed below are tasks the consultant is expected to incorporate in the proposed Scope of Services.

It is not intended that the tasks included below comprise a comprehensive list or are the only tasks required for this project. Each consultant team should, based on its expertise, develop a comprehensive and detailed Scope of Services necessary to complete the deliverables listed in this section of the RFP. This includes preliminary engineering, preparation of Final Design Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E), and construction support.

Project Management
The consultant shall be responsible for project management activities through completion of this phase of work. The City’s expectation is that the consultant Project Manager be engaged and proactive in managing the project to eliminate or minimize unforeseen supplemental agreements.

The following tasks should be itemized and incorporated into the fee schedule under the appropriate activities.

Meetings. The consultant Project Manager shall set up and facilitate Project Development Team meetings, interagency meetings, field reviews, and other project related meetings. The consultant shall prepare meeting agendas, meeting minutes, necessary supplemental materials, and meeting sign-in sheets for all meetings.

Schedule. The consultant will be responsible for developing and implementing a project schedule to complete the scope of work. The schedule will follow the critical path method and will be updated with each monthly status report.

Agency Coordination. The consultant Project Manager will work with the City Project Manager to coordinate with outside agencies and stakeholders, prior to any meeting or communication with an outside agency or organization.

Monthly Status Reports. The consultant shall prepare monthly status reports and project schedules which are to be submitted with invoices. The status report must outline all activities for which charges have been made by the consultant or sub-consultants. The consultant shall prepare a draft status report and submit it for approval prior to submitting the first invoice.

Data Collection, Mapping, and Surveys
The Consultant shall work with the City Project Manager to define survey limits. The Consultant shall perform field surveys as necessary.

Preliminary Engineering
The Consultant shall prepare an appropriate scope of work for the development and technical coordination needed for preliminary engineering and cost estimating. The Consultant should familiarize themselves with the City of Fowler Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan. The consultant shall prepare 30% Design Plans (Geometric Approval Drawings or similar). 41 Section 8, Item 8C.

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Environmental Clearance
The consultant shall be responsible for identifying and completing the necessary CEQA and NEPA requirements.

PS&E Development
The consultant shall prepare and submit three milestone deliverables which will be reviewed by City staff. This includes:
• 60% Plans and Estimate
• 90% PS&E
• 100% PS&E
At the appropriate levels of design development, PS&E submittals may include but not be limited to the following:
• Title Sheet
• Survey Control Diagram Sheet
• Typical Section Sheets
• Layout Sheets
• Construction Detail Sheets
• Quantity Lists (with supporting calculations)
• Roadway, Civil, and Drainage Plan and Profile Sheets
• Striping Plan Sheets
• Construction Traffic Control Plan/Staging Sheets
• Construction Cost Estimate
• Special Provisions, including general and technical specifications in accordance with federal requirements
Right of Way
The Project lies entirely within the City’s Right of Way.

Permitting
The consultant shall identify permitting requirements and, in coordination with City staff, establish how these requirements will be implemented. The incorporation of all permitting requirements shall be accomplished during the appropriate phases of the work. The consultant shall prepare and assist the City in preparing permit applications. The consultant, in coordination with the City Project Manager, shall work with the City and other agencies.

Bidding Assistance
The consultant will provide assistance, as required during bidding of the project. This includes but is not limited to answering questions from prospective bidders, assisting the City in the preparation of 42 Section 8, Item 8C.

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addenda to the PS&E during the advertisement period, and providing consultation and interpretation of construction documents.

Construction Support
During construction of the project, the consultant shall provide engineering assistance to the City as follows:
• Attend project pre-construction meeting
• Provide on-going consultation and interpretation of construction documents, as required • Review and comment on contract change orders
• Prepare plan revisions as needed for contract change orders. • Provide construction engineering assistance as required • Prepare As-Built Drawings
• Review and approve all submittals and shop drawings
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFI) from the Contractor during construction IX. Proposal Submittal Requirements
The purpose of these guidelines is to assure consistency in format and content of proposals that are prepared by Consultants and submitted to the City. This process will reduce the time required for the Consultant to prepare a proposal and will simplify the review process by City staff.

Introductory Letter
• How many years has your organization been providing similar services? • How many years has your organization been under your present name? If applicable, how many years under former names (List name and number of years)? • What other types of services does your organization provide? • Is your organization operating as a franchisee?
• Do you have any affiliated companies? If parent company, list subsidiaries and divisions.

If subsidiary or division, name parent company, its principals, and their addresses. • The letter shall be signed by the individual authorized to bind the contractor to the proposal.
• Consultant shall ensure all pages are numbered.

Project & Team Experience
• Provide a listing of similar projects of similar scope, which have been completed by members of the Consultant’s team within the past five (5) years, regardless of whether or not the project is included in the References section.
• Provide a listing of each key staff person in the organization who will be assigned to the project, the percentage of time assigned to the project, and background information demonstrating their capabilities and qualifications to perform the assigned task. For each individual, provide current professional registrations, related experience, educational background, and years of experience with the team. 43 Section 8, Item 8C.

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Subconsultants
If any part of the work described in the proposal is to be provided by subconsultants provide the following:
• A description of each subcontractor’s role.
• A description of previous joint ventures between the Consultant and subcontractor. • The corporate or company name and names of officers or principals of companies proposed as subcontractors.
• Experience of key personnel, including past projects and resumes. • Show the key personnel in the organization chart.

Scope of Services
This proposal shall include a Scope of Services which details the work phases to be completed, the tasks to be accomplished, and the deliverables to be provided. The scope of services will ultimately become part of the contract by reference to the proposal. The consultant’s internal control for ensuring communication with City staff is adequate and timely and that submittals are complete and on time should also be discussed. This section should be concise yet include enough detail to completely describe the planned approach. Description of how the objectives will be achieved shall be presented in a logical and feasible plan.

Project Schedule
The consultant shall prepare a schedule that is both adequate and reasonable to ensure timely completion of the tasks listed in the Scope of Services. The consultant’s schedule should allow for a City review period of three weeks for each project deliverable.

This phase of work uses state Active Transportation Program funds administered through the California Transportation Commission, and the schedule should account for significant milestones and allocations. The expenditure deadline for PS&E and ROW funds is June 30, 2026.

References
This section should describe work which is similar in scope and complexity to the project and which the Consultant team has undertaken in the last five years. A discussion of the challenges faced and solutions developed by the team is highly recommended. The section shall also include a summary table showing the following information:
• Name of project, project cost, and date Consultant services were provided. • Names of Consultant’s project manager and key team personnel. • Scope of the Consultant team’s assignment on the project. • Name, Address, and current phone number of the Agency project manager.

NOTE: A minimum of three (3) references each are required for the Prime Consultant, Subconsultants, Project Manager, and key staff on the project team. Each may be contacted by City staff. References with incorrect contact information will not count toward the required minimum.

References should know the key personnel included in the project organization chart. 44 Section 8, Item 8C.

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Litigation
List any lawsuit or litigation and its outcome resulting from any public agency project undertaken by your firm within the last five (5) years or any project where a claim or settlement was paid by your firm or its insurers within the last five (5) years.

Conflict of Interest Statement
The prospective Consultant (including all subconsultants) shall list any actual, apparent, or potential conflicts of interest that may exist relative to the services to be provided under any contract to be awarded pursuant to this RFP. Conflicts of interest include, but are not limited to: financial, business, or other relationships with the City that may have an impact upon the outcome of this contract or any City construction project in the areas of study or adjacent to the areas of study; current clients who may have a financial interest in the outcome of this contract including any interest in any project in the areas of study or adjacent to the areas of study; affiliations with organizations that may have an interest in the outcome of this contract or any project in the areas of study or adjacent to the areas of study. For example, the prospective Consultant shall disclose any financial interest or relationship with any construction company that might submit a bid on any City construction project in the areas of study or adjacent to the areas of study.

In addition to disclosing any conflicts of interest in your proposal, the prospective Consultant must comply with the California Political Reform Act:

Generally, under the California Political Reform Act, Government Code §§ 81000 et seq., designated employees of the City are required to comply with the City’s Conflict of Interest Code. The term “designated employees” is a term of art and includes individuals working for contractors providing services or performing work for the City, if such individuals are considered to be “consultants” under the Political Reform Act. The term “consultant” generally includes individuals who make, or participate in making, governmental decisions or who serve in a staff capacity. Individuals who perform work that is solely clerical, ministerial, manual or secretarial are not “consultants.” Work Hours and Cost Estimate
The Consultant shall upload to PlanetBids their proposed work hours and project cost estimate in a separate file titled “Cost Proposal”. The estimate shall be submitted in a cost plus overhead plus fee format (Caltrans 10H format).
• Work hours for each team member, by task, and total work hours by all members for each task.
• Billable rates of each member of the project team.
• Breakdown of direct costs, profit, indirect rate, and estimated reimbursable expenses and markups.
• Project cost estimates and fee from each subconsultant on the project team for their portion of the work at the same level of breakdown noted above. 45 Section 8, Item 8C.

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X. GENERAL INFORMATION
Selection Process
After the period has closed for receipt of Request for Proposals (RFP), a selection panel will review each proposal that meets the format requirements. The panelists will individually evaluate and score each in accordance with the scoring system shown in Attachment A. Following independent evaluation of the proposal, the top candidates may be requested to participate in an interview.

However, the City reserves the right to determine the qualifications of the firm on the basis of the written proposal only. All proposers will be notified of the results via email.

Late Submittal
A proposal is late if received at any time after the required submittal date and time. A proposal received after the specified time will not be considered and will be returned to the proposer.

Modification or Withdrawal of Submittal
Proposals may be withdrawn or modified before the due date of submission for proposals by delivering a written and signed request by the due date. A request for modification of the proposal after the due date will not be considered, including a representation that the proposer was not fully informed regarding any information pertinent to the proposal or the offer. The City shall not be responsible for or bound by any oral instructions, interpretations or information provided by the City or its employees other than the RFP contact.

Signature
The proposal shall be transmitted with a cover letter that must be signed by an official authorized to bind the prospective Consultant contractually. The signed cover letter constitutes certification by the prospective firm, under penalty of perjury, of the debarment and suspension certificate required under Part 29, Title 49, CFR, and also constitutes certification under penalty of perjury, that the prospective Consultant complies with non-discrimination requirements of the State and the Federal Government. An unsigned proposal or one signed by an individual not authorized to bind the prospective firm will be rejected.

Confidentiality
Prior to award of the contract, all proposals will be designated confidential to the extent permitted by the California Public Records Act. After award of the contract, or if not awarded, after rejection of all proposals, all responses will be regarded as public records and will be subject to review by the public. Any language purporting to render all or portions of the proposal confidential will be regarded as non-effective and will be disregarded.

Amendments to Request for Proposals
The City reserves the right to amend the RFP by addendum prior to the final proposal submittal date.

The City also reserves the right to extend the due date, or to cancel this RFP at any time.

Award of Contract
It is anticipated that compensation under any contract resulting from this Request for Proposals (RFP) will be on a cost plus fee basis with a not-to-exceed amount. Negotiations to establish the contract amount will take place with the highest ranked proposer based on qualifications. In the event an agreement on costs cannot be reached with the highest ranked proposer, the City will initiate negotiations with the next-highest ranked team. 46 Section 8, Item 8C.

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Any contract awarded as a result of this RFP will be awarded without discrimination based on race, color, religion, age sex, or national origin.

Execution of Contract
The prospective firm is advised that should this RFP result in recommendation for award of a contract, the contract will not be in force until it is approved and fully executed by the City.

Coordination
Coordination of Consultant and City activities will be accomplished through a Firm Project Manager and the City Project Manager. The Firm Project Manager shall not be removed from the project during the course of work without City approval.

The firm shall carry out instructions as received from the City Project Manager and shall cooperate with the City and any other contractors working on the project.

It is not the intent of the foregoing paragraph to relieve the firm of its professional responsibility during the performance of this contract. In those instances where the firm believes a better plan, methodology or solution to the problem is possible, it shall promptly notify the City Project Manager of these concerns, together with the reasons therefore.

Materials Provided by the City
All existing City codes, standards and other City documents related to the project will be available at the firm’s request.

City Reserves the Right
The City reserves the right to modify this RFP at any time prior to the proposal due date, or to extend the proposal due date, or to cancel this RFP at any time.

Rejection of Proposals
The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received in response to this request, or to negotiate separately with any source whatsoever in any manner necessary to serve the best interests of the City.

It is recognized that each Proposer may have developed unique and typical methods of service delivery. It is not the City’s intention to disqualify a Proposer due to variations in service delivery that do not adversely affect quality and performance. Any proposal offering services equivalent to or of better quality and performance than that requested, which provides the necessary service, will receive full consideration for award.

Other Information
Failure by the Proposer to take timely steps to seek judicial protection from disclosure shall constitute a complete waiver by the Proposer of any rights regarding the information designated as “Trade Secret” or “Proprietary” and such information may be disclosed by the City pursuant to applicable procedures under the California Public Records Act. Under no circumstances will City have any obligations to seek judicial protection from disclosure for any proposals or other materials submitted in response to this RFP.
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City has no liability for any disclosure, unless such disclosure is made in violation of a court order obtained by a Proposer or pertains to materials marked as “Trade Secret” or “Proprietary” for which the City failed to give the above notice.

Any/all respondents responding to this RFP do so entirely at their expense. There is no expressed or implied obligation by the City to reimburse any individual or firm for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting responses, for providing additional information when requested by the City or for participating in any selection demonstrations or interviews, including pre-contract negotiations and contract negotiations.

Unauthorized conditions, limitations, or provisions attached to a proposal may be cause for its rejection. No oral, telegraphic or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. The proposal may be withdrawn upon request by the Proposer without prejudice to the Proposer prior to, but not after the time fixed for opening of proposals, provided that the request for withdrawal is in writing, has been executed by the Proposer or the proposal’s duly authorized representative, and has been filed with the City
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Attachment A – Scoring System

WRITTEN PROPOSAL MAXIMUM
POINTS

REVIEWER
SCORE
Introductory Letter – Reflects project understanding and summarizes critical issues, challenges, and appropriate resourcing. 5 Project Team – Team organization, qualifications and experience of the firm on similar projects, project manager, team, and sub-consultants on similar projects. Experience with City, state and federal projects and procedures. 15 Workplan and Scope of Work – Assignment, understanding, and organization of tasks, understanding of interrelationship of critical tasks, hour commitment to each task, deliverables.
15 Quality Control – Consultant’s internal controls, communications with City are adequate and timely, and provide assurance for complete submittals.
5 Schedule – Adequacy and reasonableness of schedule and deadlines. 5 SUBTOTAL 55
INTERVIEW (if applicable)
Presentation - Project understanding, critical issues, innovation, and solutions.
15 Project Team – Experience, roles and responsibilities, communication and coordination between team members, agencies, and City.
15 Q&A – Response to panel’s questions. 15
SUBTOTAL 45
TOTAL 100
RANKING OF CONSULTANT FIRM (assigned after completion of scoring) Name of Evaluator: Date Evaluated:
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Attachment B – Cost Proposal
Available via PlanetBids.
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City of Fowler
Fremont Elementary, Marshall Elementary, and Fowler High School Safe Routes to School Project
Prepared For:

City of Fowler
128 S. 5th Street
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-3113
4Creeks, Inc.
1275 N. Willow Avenue
Clovis, CA 93619
(559) 802-3052
Friday, January 31, 2025 3PM
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Introductory
Letter
Honest
Authentic
Solutions

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Friday, January 31, 2025 3PM
City of Fowler
128 S. 5th Street
Fowler, CA 93625
City of Fowler Fremont Elementary, Marshall Elementary, and Fowler High School Safe Routes to School Project Dear Selection Committee,
We are pleased to submit our qualifications to the City of Fowler for the Fremont Elementary, Marshall Elementary, and Fowler High School Safe Routes to School project. At 4Creeks, we take pride in leveraging our local knowledge, innovative engineering solutions, and proven project management expertise to deliver successful infrastructure projects for our community. We are confident that our team’s skills and experience align perfectly with the City's goals for this critical transportation project.

Mr. Jason Watts, PE, will serve as the Project Manager and will be the direct point of contact; he will be responsible for overseeing the services provided by the 4Creeks staff and subconsultant team. Mr. Watts has an extensive amount of local agency project management, Caltrans document preparation, design engineering, construction management, and inspection experience. Most recently, he has served as the City of Dinuba's Contract City Engineer for the past seven years. Throughout his career, he has managed numerous public works projects in California's Central Valley and has extensive experience in City processes. 4Creeks is proud to bring together architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, land surveying, planning, and construction management and inspection specialists to deliver exceptional results for public works projects. Our team has extensive experience in managing tasks critical to the Safe Routes to School project, including roadway design, surveying, drainage analysis/design, traffic signal/roundabout design, utility coordination, and permitting.

Our team is uniquely equipped to deliver a comprehensive and efficient solution for the Fremont Elementary, Marshall Elementary, and Fowler High School Safe Routes to School project. Our team has a proven track record with successfully completing ATP projects. Recent projects include the SRTS Dennison Road Bicycle/Pedestrian Corridor project for the City of Tehachapi, which is currently completing construction, and the City of Dinuba ATP Improvements project, currently an $11 million construction project.

The 4Creeks team has extensive knowledge in designing pedestrian and biking infrastructure and also has experience working with state and federal guidelines, including CEQA and NEPA requirements, for Active Transportation funded Projects.

We will prioritize community safety and accessibility, developing a robust project plan that includes detailed data collection, thorough environmental assessments, and the production of high-quality PS&E deliverables at each milestone stage. Leveraging our proven expertise in stakeholder engagement, we will collaborate with the City of Fowler to ensure seamless agency coordination and timely communication. Our goal is to enhance student and parent connectivity to local schools, increase pedestrian safety, and foster sustainable, active transportation methods for years to come. 4Creeks aims to communicate proactively, respond promptly, pay attention to the client's needs and goals, and provide the City with efficient and effective solutions. We strive to provide the best service possible to City staff and for the community. 4Creeks is committed to serving the City of Fowler and believes we are best suited to provide the requested engineering design services for the Safe Routes to School project. Please note this proposal is valid for ninety (90) days from the date of submission on January 31, 2025. We thank you for your consideration and hope to build a strong working relationship with the City of Fowler.

Sincerely,
Matt Ainley, PE
Principal-in-Charge
Jason Watts, PE
Senior Civil Engineer
4Creeks, Inc. | phone: (559) 802-3052 | fax: (559) 802-3215 | [email protected] | 1275 N. Willow Avenue, Clovis, CA 93619
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FIRM OVERVIEW
4Creeks, Inc. is dedicated to providing progressive civil engineering, construction management and inspection, land surveying, structural engineering, architecture, planning, and utility design services with logical solutions and designs. Many of our principals and staff were raised and educated in the Central Valley and have significant work experience with local municipalities as well as federal and state agencies. We currently have a staff of over 210 full-time and part-time employees working in Clovis, Visalia, Tulare, Hanford, Denver, and San Luis Obispo. Our experience and services include:

Municipal Engineering & Planning
Program Management
Project Management
Construction Management
Street Rehabilitation
Bicycle & Pedestrian Facility Design
ADA Design & Compliance
Roundabout Design
Traffic Engineering Design & Analyses
Land Surveying
Utility Design & Coordination
Structural Engineering
Landscape Architecture
Water Resources
Parks & Recreation Engineering
Residential, Commercial, & Industrial Design & Planning Educational Institution Design
Environmental Design & Compliance
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Land Use Planning
Urban Design
General Contracting
We build our reputation one project at a time with
consistent, high-quality products and time-sensitive
delivery. Our standard on every project is open
communication, honesty and integrity.

Economical design considerations, environmental stewardship, and resource efficiencies are tenets of every project we undertake. We pride ourselves on pioneering innovative solutions for our clients that enhance the value of their projects, keep their costs in check, and deliver lasting results.

Clovis Office:
1275 N. Willow Avenue
Clovis, CA 93619
Phone: (559) 802–3052
Fax: (559) 802–3215
Email: [email protected]
Website: 4-creeks.com
Point of Contact:

Jason Watts, PE
[email protected]
Business Type:

S-Corporation
Years in Business: 16
4Creeks, Inc. Business Tax
Certification Number:
26-2565232
Department of Industrial
Relations Registration No.:
1000012032
Sureties:
4Creeks, Inc. carries standard
insurance policies for an
engineering and surveying firm
that meet the requirements for this
proposal.

Principal Staff:

David De Groot, PE #70992
Randy Wasnick, PLS #8163
Matthew Ainley, PE #66233
Matt Razor, PE #81897
David Duda, AICP #29216
Karl Schoettler
Will Ruoff, AIA #C-36886
Doug Janzen #C-14260
Lisa Wallis Dutra, PE, TE, PTOE, RSP₁
#71262 #TR 1888
Kyle McDonald, PE, QSD, MBA
#82531
Mark Sorhouet, SE, PE #71479
#6308
Jason Margraf, PE #37782

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Project +
Team Experience
Honest
Authentic
Solutions

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Below is an overview of the key members of the proposed project team, including their availability expressed as a percentage. The team is committed to remaining intact throughout the entirety of the project. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the City will be promptly notified of any changes to key personnel or subconsultants prior to implementing any modifications.
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STAFF QUALIFICATIONS
Matt Ainley, PE
Principal-in-Charge
Mr. Matt Ainley has over 23 years of extensive experience in designing and supervising public works projects. Mr. Ainley serves as the Principal-in-Charge for all 4Creeks' projects for municipal clients and has worked with cities across the Central Valley to design and deliver construction documents for projects such as roundabout designs, street widening, sanitary sewers, transit centers, parking lot reconstructions, and more. Mr. Ainley has also managed many public and private construction projects over the years. He has performed construction management services for the Cities of Woodlake, Visalia, Exeter, Dinuba, Tulare, and the community of Ponderosa. His strong leadership and ability to think outside the box are a great asset to our company.

Jason Watts, PE
Project Manager/Senior Civil Engineer
Mr. Jason Watts is the Department Manager of our 4Creeks Public Works Team. He has extensive experience overseeing municipal projects including new streets, pavement rehabilitation, roundabouts, storm drainage, sewer systems, water systems, parks, parking lots, and more. He has been involved in all aspects of municipal projects including funding administration, preliminary engineering, environmental, right of way coordination and acquisition, design, PS&E preparation, and construction management. Mr. Watts currently serves as the City Engineer for the City of Dinuba, and as such in intimately familiar with public agency processes, procedures, and regulations.

Elizabeth Broyles, PE
Assistant Project Manager/Civil Engineer
Ms. Elizabeth Broyles is a seasoned Civil Engineer with over seven years of expertise in civil engineering, specializing in transportation maintenance, safety projects, and ADA compliance improvements. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in California. Elizabeth has managed and supported key projects, including countywide road overlays, storm repair initiatives, and ADA ramp upgrades, leveraging her skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D, project management, and construction support. Her dedication to enhancing infrastructure ensures efficient, safe, and accessible solutions for communities.

Lisa Wallis-Dutra, PE, TE, PTOE, RSP₁
Senior Civil/Traffic Engineer/QA/QC
Ms. Lisa Wallis-Dutra has over 35 years of experience and is a registered Civil Engineer and Traffic Engineer and is also a certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer and certified Road Safety Professional. She has extensive experience in the design of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, traffic signals, signing, pavement delineation, streets, roundabouts, ADA-compliance improvements, traffic control for staged construction, and road safety improvements. She formerly served as the City Engineer for the Cities of Exeter and Farmersville and is familiar with local agency procedures including contract administration, grant writing, and state and federal-funding requirements.

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Randy Wasnick, PLS
Principal Land Surveyor
Mr. Randy Wasnick has over 20 years of experience in field and office surveying.

Randy is the Principal-In-Charge for all 4Creeks' surveying projects for municipal clients. He has worked with cities across the Central Valley to deliver field surveying and construction staking for projects such as street widening, roundabouts, parking lot reconstruction, educational facilities, transit centers, and more. His expertise ensures accurate, efficient, and reliable surveying solutions, meeting the unique needs of each client. Randy is also highly skilled in managing complex projects from initial planning through to completion, ensuring quality results. His deep knowledge of local regulations and advanced surveying technologies has allowed him to successfully complete projects.

David Duda, AICP
Principal Planner
Mr. David Duda has over 19 years of experience in managing planning services within California. David excels at client satisfaction by providing constant communication during every project, as well as, staying within scope of work and budget. Mr. Duda has provided design and management for land development projects from the private and public side for industrial, commercial, agricultural, public facilities, and residential projects ranging from less than an acre to 640 acres in size. Mr. Duda’s experience and management includes expertise in city planning, land use planning, entitlements processing, conceptual design, and Geographic Information Systems.

Jason Arellano
Utility Designer
Mr. Jason Arellano was formerly a SCE employee and has over 19 years of experience working on utility coordination, utility design, and relocations. Mr.

Arellano and his team have years of experience and have become one of the leaders in the area, which is instrumental to the successful completion of projects.

He will assist in this area as needed to expedite the project for the County. In addition, Jason is very experienced in photometric analysis and lighting design for public rights of way.
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Section 8, Item 8C.

Matthew Ainley, PE
Principal-in-Charge
________________________
Registrations & Certifications
Professional Engineer
California - No. 66233
Colorado - No. 59876
Idaho - No. 98204
Texas - No. 146372
Class A&B Contractor
No. 964881
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Engineering/Physics
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA
Contact
23 Years Experience
+1 (559) 802-3052
[email protected]
Areas of Expertise
Public Works Projects
Civil Engineering Design
Private Development Projects
New Street Construction
Street Rehabilitation
Underground Wet Utilities
Traffic Signals
Utility Coordination
Permitting
Urban Planning
Construction Management
Employment History
05/08-Present
4Creeks, Inc. - Visalia, CA
Principal-in-Charge
02/01-05/08
Quad Knopf Inc. - Visalia, CA
Civil Engineer/Department Manager
Caldwell Avenue Widening (Santa Fe Street to Lovers Lane) - Visalia, CA Principal-In-Charge
This project is currently in design. Caldwell Avenue is a major arterial roadway in the City of Visalia and a heavily-traveled, regional corridor for motorists and bicyclists. The finished project includes widening 1.5 miles of Caldwell Avenue between Santa Fe Street and Lovers Lane. Improvements include completely modified or rebuilt intersections, traffic signals, median improvements, sidewalk, curb, and gutter. The project also includes sewer mains, storm mains, and a streetlight system. There were significant Southern California Edison Co. transmission and distribution pole relocations coordinated with the project.

Akers Street and Riggin Avenue Improvements - Visalia, CA Project Manager
Mr. Ainley provided overall project management and project engineering for the project. The construction of the newest Middle School within the Visalia Unified School District created several changes in the traffic impact which required the City of Visalia to provide major off-site street improvements. The major street improvement project included roadway removal, full street design, traffic signal, right of way acquisition, utility coordination, sanitary sewer, storm drain, signing, pavement delineation, and project bidding and construction assistance. The project cost approximately $2.87 MM for construction, not including right of way, design, or construction management.

Shannon Parkway Improvements, Roundabout, and Giddings Street Overlay - Visalia, CA
Project Manager
Mr. Ainley provided overall project management and project engineering for the project. 4Creeks worked with the City to design a new roundabout at the Giddings Street and Shannon Parkway intersection, design approximately 1,800’ of new collector road on Shannon Parkway, and design an overlay on a portion of Giddings Street. The design was triggered by the construction of a new elementary school located on Giddings Street north of Shannon Parkway.

Tulare Avenue Improvements - Visalia, CA
Project Manager
Mr. Ainley provided overall project management and project engineering, with TJKM, Inc. as a subconsultant. The project entailed the design of Tulare Avenue in the City of Visalia from Lovers Lane to Visalia Parkway. The project included the construction of approximately one mile of new roadway for both Tulare Avenue and Visalia Parkway.

The cornerstone of the project is a new traffic signal at the intersection of Lovers Lane, a high-speed arterial street, and Tulare Avenue, a new collector street. The design included removing median controls and reconstructing the existing curb returns. New storm drain and sanitary sewer pipelines were also designed between Lovers Lane and McAuliff Street.

Santa Fe Street Signal Installation Project - Visalia, CA Project Manager
4Creeks was on a team with TJKM to provide assistance on this project. The overall objective of this project was to install four new traffic signals in downtown Visalia and install a signal interconnect system to connect all four. The team prepared plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates for the design of new traffic signals and ADA access ramps at four Santa Fe Street intersections at Murray Avenue, Center Avenue, Main Street, and Acequia Avenue.

59 Section 8, Item 8C.

Jason Watts, PE
Project Manager/Senior Civil
Engineer
_________________________
Registrations & Certifications
Professional Engineer
California - No. C85594
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
CSU Fresno
Fresno, CA
Contact
12 Years Experience
+1 (559) 802-3052
[email protected]
Areas of Expertise
Project Management
Commercial Site Design
Subdivision Design
Street & Transportation Design
Utility Coordination
Street Saver
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Pavement Analysis
Employment History
09/21-Present
4Creeks, Inc. - Visalia, CA
Design Engineer/QA/QC
06/22-Present
08/18-09/21
City of Dinuba - Dinuba, CA
City Engineer
04/12-09/21
Yamabe & Horn Engineering, Inc. -
Fresno, CA
Civil Engineer/Project Manager
09/17-09/18
City of Kerman - Kerman, CA
Assistant City Engineer
City of Dinuba City Engineer - Dinuba, CA
Contract City Engineer
Mr. Watts has served as contract City Engineer for the City of Dinuba for over 4 years.

His responsibilities include project management and design of several municipal projects for the City. He is responsible for coordinating with the City Manager and Public Works Director on infrastructure issues involving streets, water, sewer, and storm drain.

He works closely with both in preparing the City's Capital Improvement Program. His responsibilities also include plan check services, construction administration, assessment district engineering, and grant writing and administration, as well as maintaining relationships with City staff, City Council, Tulare County Association of Governments, Caltrans, and residents.

North Dinuba Infrastructure Improvements - Dinuba, CA
City Engineer/Project Manager/Engineer/Utility Coordinator/Construction Manager This CDBG-funded improvements project consisted of the construction of a "pocket park" and a full roadway rehabilitation located adjacent to a small subdivision annexed into city limits that previously had no sewer facilities, storm drain infrastructure, curb, gutter, sidewalk, or street lighting. The project also installed storm drain chambers underneath the "pocket park", as well as master-planned storm drain facilities along Alta Avenue (Road 80). Jason's responsibilities included funding administration, design, PS&E preparation, right of way coordination and acquisition process, construction management, and inspection oversight.

Kern Street Storm Drain Improvements Project - Dinuba, CA City Engineer/Project Manager/Engineer/Utility Coordinator/Construction Manager Mr. Watts served as the City Engineer, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Railroad Coordinator (with SJVRR & UPRR), Utility Coordinator, and Construction Manager for a CDBG-funded downtown improvements project. The project installed master-planned storm drain facilities in a downtown that experienced flooding for decades. Concrete curb and gutter were constructed where they did not previously exist and a stampedconcrete intersection was reconstructed. Jason's responsibilities included funding administration, design, PS&E preparation, right of way coordination, construction management, and inspection oversight.

Police Parking Lot Expansion Project - Dinuba, CA
City Engineer/Project Manager/Engineer/Utility Coordinator/Construction Manager Mr. Watts served as a City Engineer, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Utility Coordinator, and Construction Manager for a parking lot expansion project at the Dinuba Police Department. The project scope consisted of concrete improvements, smart lighting, security fencing, an automatic gate for emergency vehicles, landscape and irrigation, and pavement rehabilitation of the existing parking lot. Jason's responsibilities included working closely with the Police Department, design, PS&E preparation, construction management, and inspection oversight.

Alta Avenue and Nebraska Avenue Roundabout Project - Dinuba, CA City Engineer/Project Manager/Engineer/Utility Coordinator Mr. Watts served as the City Engineer, Project Manager, Project Engineer, and Utility Coordinator for the federally-funded CMAQ roundabout project. Jason's responsibilities consisted of funding administration, preparation/coordination of environmental documents, right of way oversight/coordination, design, and PS&E preparation. The project scope consisted of master-planned storm drain facilities, sewer and water infrastructure, concrete infrastructure, landscape and irrigation, and street lighting.
60 Section 8, Item 8C.

Elizabeth Broyles, PE
Project Engineer
_________________________
Registrations & Certifications
Professional Engineer
California - No. C93900
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
California Polytechnic State UniversitySan Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA
Contact
7 Years Experience
+1 (559) 802-3052
[email protected]
Areas of Expertise
Project Management
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Bluebeam
Street Reconstruction
Employment History
02/25-Present
4Creeks, Inc. - Visalia, CA
Project Engineer
07/19-01/25
County of SLO Public Works - San Luis
Obispo, CA
Engineer III
07/18-09/18
Kimley-Horn - San Diego, CA
Transportation Intern
County of San Luis Obispo Public Works - San Luis Obispo, CA Engineer III
Ms. Broyles served as a design and construction engineer at the County of San Luis Obispo Public Works for 5.5 years. Her responsibilities included preparing design plans, estimates, and specifications for transportation maintenance and safety projects such as overlays, guardrail upgrades, and ADA ramp improvements. Her typical duties included AutoCAD Civil 3D design and drafting, quantity calculations, field measurements, and specification writing.

Overlay Countywide - San Luis Obispo County, CA
Project Engineer
The County road maintenance project provided overlay to various locations within San Luis Obispo County. Mrs. Broyles served as the Project Engineer, leading a team to prepare the project plans, specifications, quantities, and estimate. Mrs. Broyles also analyzed pavement conditions for the project.

Storm Repairs at Pineknolls Drive - Cambria, CA
Support Engineer
The project included the rebuilding of a roadside slope and road edge in Cambria, CA that eroded during the 2022-2023 storms in SLO County. Mrs. Broyles served as the Support Engineer for the project, developing design plans, specifications, quantities, and estimate for the slope repair.

County Surface Treatment ADA Improvements - San Luis Obispo County, CA Support Engineer
The project included upgrading existing ADA ramps to current standards in rural Shandon community. This was part of a road maintenance project within SLO County.

Mrs. Broyles provided design plans, specifications, quantities, and estimate for the ADA ramp improvements.

South County Overlay - Cambria, CA
Support Engineer
The County road maintenance project included the overlay of multiple roads in Cambria, CA. The project also included concrete improvements to ADA ramps and cross gutters. Mrs. Broyles provided support during the project planning, design, and construction phases. Mrs. Broyles provided design recommendations based on the existing road conditions, prepared project plans, specifications, quantities, and estimate, and coordinated with the design consultant for concrete work. Mrs. Broyles also assisted the resident engineer and inspection team in the field during construction.

61 Section 8, Item 8C.

Lisa Wallis-Dutra,
PE, TE, PTOE, RSP1
Senior Civil/Traffic Engineer/QA/QC
________________________
Registrations & Certifications
Professional Engineer
California - No. 71262
Professional Traffic Engineer
California - No. TR 1888
Professional Traffic Operations
Engineer, Road Safety Professional
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical
Engineering
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA
Contact
35 Years Experience
+1 (559) 802-3052
[email protected]
Areas of Expertise
Traffic Engineering Design
Traffic Operations Analysis
Traffic Signals
Roundabouts & Complete Streets
Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities
Active Transportation Plans
Safe Routes to School
Roadway Lighting
Signing & Pavement Delineation
Roadway Safety
Traffic Control for Staged Construction
Employment History
12/21-Present
4Creeks, Inc. - Visalia, CA
Civil Engineer Practice Area
Manager/Senior Traffic Engineer
03/10-12/21
Quad Knopf, Inc. - Visalia, CA
Director of Quality/Project Manager/
Senior Traffic Engineer
City Engineering Services - Cities of Exeter and Farmersville, CA Contract City Engineer
Ms. Wallis-Dutra previously served as Contract City Engineer for the Cities of Exeter and Farmersville, managing municipal projects and providing design, plan checks, construction administration, and grant oversight. She collaborated with City staff, councils, TCAG, Caltrans, and residents, while representing the cities on key TCAG committees, including Active Transportation, Technical Advisory, and Regional Housing Needs Assessment.

Goshen Trail Reconstruction - Visalia, CA
Project Manager/Senior Traffic Engineer
Ms. Wallis-Dutra is currently the Project Manager providing design services for the reconstruction of approximately six miles of Goshen Trail between Giddings Street and Camp Drive. She is responsible for overseeing all preliminary engineering, outside agency coordination and permitting, design, and preparation of construction documents. There are many issues with the existing trail that make it uninviting for users. Key safety components being incorporated into the design include protected intersection improvements, bicycle queuing areas, separate bike and pedestrian crossing markings, bicycle areas supplemented with green color, motorists waiting zones, and accessible pedestrian signals.

Butterfield Stage Corridor - Porterville, CA
Senior Traffic Engineer/Quality Control
The project is funded through the Active Transportation Program (ATP) and includes the completion of plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates for a new 4.3- mile Class 1 trail between N. Grand Avenue and E. Yates Avenue in the City of Porterville.

This project includes the design of 20 new ADA-compliant curb ramps, six pedestrian hybrid beacon systems, six rectangular rapid flashing beacon systems, three culvert crossings, a new 16" reclaimed water line, landscaping and irrigation, architectural features, and trail amenities.

Santa Fe Byway Trail - Porterville, CA
Senior Traffic Engineer/Quality Control
Ms. Wallis-Dutra provided traffic engineering design and quality control for the project which revitalized 1.3 miles of a Class 1 trail along the former Rails to Trails corridor in the City of Porterville. The project focused on enhancing safety, accessibility, and community engagement. Improvements included new pedestrian hybrid beacons, soil stabilization gabion ledges, fencing, drought-tolerant landscaping, and playground and fitness areas with shade structures. Additional features included a repaired pedestrian bridge, a park and walk area with a large picnic shelter, a bicycle repair station, art sculptures, and trail signage.

Akers Street and Ferguson Avenue Traffic Signal and Street Improvements - Visalia, CA
Project Manager/Senior Traffic Engineer
Ms. Wallis-Dutra was responsible for the completion of construction documents for this traffic signal installation and street improvements at the Akers Street/Ferguson Avenue intersection. As all corners were not developed, the traffic signal was designed to also accommodate the ultimate intersection configuration when completed in the future.

Street improvements included roadway widening, accessible curb returns and ramps, signing, and pavement delineation.

62 Section 8, Item 8C.

Vincent Fiedler, PE
Project Engineer
_________________________
Registrations & Certifications
Professional Engineer
California - No. 92987
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering,
Water Resource & Environment
Concentration
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
Bachelor of Arts - History, Minor in
Economics
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
Contact
10 Years Experience
+1 (559) 802-3052
[email protected]
Areas of Expertise
Storm Drainage Systems
Sanitary Sewer Design
Water System Design
Well Site Design
Water Tank & Site Design
Pump Station Design
Construction Administration
Employment History
02/24-Present
4Creeks, Inc. - San Luis Obispo, CA
Civil Engineer
06/21-02/24
Cannon - San Luis Obispo, CA
Civil Associate Engineer
06/14-05/21
GHD - Bowie, MD, Emeryville, CA
Civil Engineer
Deane Tank, Booster Pumping Station, and Disinfection Facility - Santa Clarita, CA Project Engineer/Construction Administrator
Mr. Fiedler served as the Project Engineer and Construction Administrator for the Deane Zone Tank, Booster Pumping Station, and Disinfection Facility Projects. The Deane Zone Tank was a prestressed concrete storage tank sized for 2.08 MG and the booster pumping station was sized for 1,700 gpm. Mr. Fiedler led a multi-disciplinary design team through each phase of the $6.2 million dollar project, ensuring all project plan sets, specs, and cost estimates were submitted completely and on schedule. His specific civil design responsibilities included site grading, stormwater drainage, tank inlet and outlet plan and profile, and configuration of the pump station and the disinfection facility. He also served as the construction administrator when these projects moved into construction, responding to contractor RFI’s, submittals, and attending construction related meetings.

Rancho-Verona Area Water Main Replacement - Fullerton, CA Lead Civil Design Engineer
Mr. Fiedler served as the Lead Civil Design Engineer for a water main replacement project for the City of Fullerton. The project’s scope consisted of replacing 1.1 miles of 6” and 8” water mains, as well as replacing aging residential fire hydrants and valve boxes. Particular attention was made during design to identify the location of potential utility conflicts, existing residential connections, and detailed instructions for connecting to the existing potable water system. Mr. Fiedler was responsible for managing the civil design team, including reviewing their draft drawings and ensuring all the client’s drawing comments were addressed at each design stage.

Nutmeg Water Tank – Morro Bay, CA
Project Engineer
Mr. Fiedler served as the Project Engineer for the Nutmeg Water Tank for the City of Morro Bay. The project's scope consisted of designing a new, 1.2 MG domestic water storage tank to replace the City’s existing 0.14 MG domestic water storage tank on the same site. The new tank is designed to satisfy a portion of city’s build-out water storage needs as projected by their Water Master Plan. Mr. Fiedler’s responsibilities were the civil design of the water storage tank, including the grading and drainage of the tank site, inlet and outlet piping plan and profile, tank foundation, and access roadway.

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Water Main Replacement – Berkeley, CA Civil Design Engineer/Construction Administrator
Mr. Fiedler served as the Civil Design Engineer and Construction Administrator for a CMLC water main replacement project for the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

The project’s scope consisted of replacing two miles of CMLC water mains along 14 different alignments. Particular attention was made during design to accommodate steep pipe slopes, avoid buried utility conflicts, and provide cathodic piping protection.

Mr. Fiedler was responsible for developing the project drawings, specifications, and cost estimates at each draft phase. When the $9.5 million dollar project went into construction, he served as the construction administrator, in charge of responding to the contractor’s submittal and RFI reviews, and attending construction related meetings.

Westminster Septage Treatment Facility Expansion - Westminster, MD Civil Design Engineer
Mr. Fiedler served as the Design Engineer for the City of Westminster Septage Treatment Facility Expansion Project. The project's scope included increasing the Facility's septage receiving capacity from 25K GPD to 42K GPD. Mr. Fiedler's civil design responsibilities included preparing the mechanical drawings and specifications for the Facility's influent screening system, grit removal system, solids dewatering equipment, coarse air diffusion, and associated pumping and piping.
63 Section 8, Item 8C.

Timothy Jarvi, PE
Project Engineer
_________________________
Registrations & Certifications
Professional Engineer
Michigan - No. 6201313219
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX
Contact
8 Years Experience
+1 (559) 802-3052
[email protected]
Areas of Expertise
Street & Transportation Design
Utility Design & Coordination
Roundabout Design
Commercial Site Design
Project Management
Pavement Analysis
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Employment History
06/24-Present
4Creeks, Inc. - Visalia, CA
Project Engineer
02/22-05/24
Hubbell, Roth, & Clark, Inc. - Grand
Rapids, MI
Staff Engineer
05/16-01/22
Yamabe & Horn Engineering, Inc. -
Fresno, CA
Assistant Engineer
Squires Drive Roundabout and Roadway Reconstruction - Kalamazoo County, MI Staff Engineer/Design Engineer/Utility Coordinator
Mr. Jarvi served as the design engineer for the roundabout and storm drain features of this project. This project replaced an existing four-way stop at a skewed and steep intersection. The design fixed safety, erosion, and drainage issues. The project included existing utility and right of way coordination to relocate water mains, fire hydrants, and utility poles. Construction also consisted of ADA compliant curb ramps, bicycle ramps, shared-use paths, ditches, basins, curb and gutters, modified and mountable curbs, an elongated center circle, splitter islands, and hot-mix-asphalt curbs.

Improvements to Ken-O-Sha and Plaster Creek Trails - Grand Rapids, MI Staff Engineer/Design Engineer/Environmental Coordinator This locally funded project consisted of the restoration of creek banks and trails along the Plaster Creek at two different locations. The existing banks have been eroded by the Plaster Creek flow and have compromised the integrity of the existing trails along the creeks edge. The proposed design is to restore the banks to a more stable condition using environmentally friendly techniques, including vegetated reinforced soil slopes, log vanes, rock j-hooks, scour pools, flood benches, and stone toe keyways. Timothy's responsibilities consisted of restoration design, environmental documentation and agency coordination, and preparation of the plans and specifications.

M-46/M-19 Highway and Water Main Improvements Project - Sandusky, MI Staff Engineer/Design Engineer/Utility Coordinator
This Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and locally-funded project consisted of two projects designed and constructed together. The projects included reconstruction of a segment of highway M-46, resurfacing of the intersecting segment of highway M-19, and the replacement of the water main within the highway M-46 segment, through the City of Sandusky. The reconstruction and resurfacing was to be funded and designed with MDOT funding, while the water main replacement and design was to be replaced with local funding and implemented while the MDOT portion was constructed. Timothy's responsibility included utility coordination for both projects and the design and preparation of the plans and estimate for the water main project.

The water main project also included replacement of pavement, curb and gutters, sidewalk, water services, and other local street water mains.

Alta Avenue and Nebraska Avenue Roundabout Project - Dinuba, CA Assistant Engineer/Design Engineer
Mr. Jarvi served as the Assistant Engineer/Design Engineer for the federally-funded CMAQ roundabout project. Timothy's responsibilities consisted of assisting in preparation of environmental documents, right of way coordination, roundabout and roadway design, and PS&E preparation. The project scope included master-planned storm drain facilities, sewer and water infrastructure, concrete infrastructure, landscape and irrigation, and street lighting.

Kern Street Storm Drain Improvements Project - Dinuba, CA Assistant Engineer/Design Engineer
Mr. Jarvi served as the Assistant Engineer/Design Engineer for a CDBG-funded downtown improvements project. The project installed master-planned storm drain facilities in a downtown that experienced flooding. Concrete curb and gutter were constructed where they didn't previously exist and a stamped-concrete intersection and ADA compliant curb ramps were reconstructed. Timothy's responsibilities included storm drain design, curb ramp design, and assistance to the City Engineer for right of way and utility coordination, PS&E preparation, and other various tasks.
64 Section 8, Item 8C.

Randy Wasnick, PLS
Principal Land Surveyor
________________________
Registrations & Certifications
Licensed Land Surveyor
California - No. 8163
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geomatics
CSU Fresno
Fresno, CA
Contact
20 Years Experience
+1 (559) 802-3052
[email protected]
Areas of Expertise
Public Works Projects
Boundary Surveys
Topographic Surveys
Subdivision Mapping
Parcel Maps
Lot Line Adjustments
Records of Survey
ALTA Surveys
Employment History
06/08-Present
4Creeks, Inc. - Visalia, CA
Principal Land Surveyor/Founding
Partner
05/03-05/08
Quad Knopf Inc. - Visalia, CA
Land Surveyor/Department Manager
Dinuba Transit Center - Dinuba, CA
Project Surveyor
As the project surveyor, Mr. Wasnick was responsible for construction staking services.

The project was grant funded and involved re-using an abandoned autoshop, an underutilized parking lot, and a vacant dirt lot. The completed project consisted of a new Transit operations center, new ADA public bathrooms, a conference center, future commercial space, bus parking/loading, an outdoor waiting plaza, a new parking lot, and street improvements for beautification and enhanced traffic flow.

City of Dinuba Street Resurfacing and Pavement Overlay Projects - Dinuba, CA Project Surveyor
Mr. Wasnick was responsible for the topographic field survey and construction staking for the project. The purpose of the project was to perform a total reconstruction as well as pavement overlays for various streets throughout the City. The staking involved the cooperation with contractors as well as assisting in modifying design features to match into existing conditions. CMAQ funds were used in this project, so prevailing wages and certified payroll record keeping were utilized.

Downtown Plaza Streetscape (Heritage Square) - Dinuba, CA Project Surveyor
Mr. Wasnick provided the survey work to complete this project, which included the redesign and beautification along K Street in downtown Dinuba. It was funded with a TE grant which was administered by Caltrans. Mr. Wasnick was responsible for the topographic survey, right of way survey, and construction staking.

Downtown Enhancement Project - Woodlake, CA
Project Surveyor
Mr. Wasnick was responsible for the construction staking services. The purpose of the project was to enhance the City of Woodlake’s downtown area. This was accomplished by the construction of curb, gutter, sidewalks, curb ramps, and bulb-outs, and installation of landscaping, irrigation, lighted bollards, street lights, benches, and trash receptacles.

Caldwell Avenue Widening and Improvements (Santa Fe Street to Lovers Lane) - Visalia, CA
Project Surveyor
Mr. Wasnick provided the topographic survey for this project that is currently in design.

Caldwell Avenue is a major arterial roadway in the City and a heavily-traveled, regional corridor for motorists and bicyclists. The finished project includes widening 1.5 miles of Caldwell Avenue between Santa Fe Street and Lovers Lane. Improvements include completely modified or rebuilt intersections, traffic signals, median improvements, sidewalk, curb, and gutter. The project also includes sewer mains, storm mains, and a streetlight system. There were significant Southern California Edison Co. transmission and distribution pole relocations coordinated with the project.

Ridgeview Middle School - Visalia, CA
Project Surveyor
4Creeks teamed with an architecture firm to design the new middle school and off-site improvements. Mr. Wasnick provided the topographic survey for the project.
65 Section 8, Item 8C.

David Duda, AICP
Principal Planner
__________________________
Registrations & Certifications
AICP # 29216
Master Certification - GIS
APA Member
Education
Bachelor of Science - City & Regional
Planning, Minor in Environmental Design
Cal Poly SLO
San Luis Obispo , CA
Associate of Arts - Architecture Emphasis
San Diego Mesa Community College
San Diego, CA
Contact
19 Years Experience
+1 (805) 904-4394
[email protected]
Areas of Expertise
Project Management Land Entitlements
CEQA/NEPA Compliance
Bike Master Plans
Conceptual & Master Plan Site Design
City Planning & Design
Land Use Planning
General Plan/Zoning Ordinance &
Implementation
Policy Planning
Employment History
10/13-Present
4Creeks, Inc. - San Luis Obispo, CA
Planning Director/Branch Manager
04/05-10/13
Quad Knopf, Inc. - Visalia, CA
Senior Associate Planner/Project Manager
Ritchie Industrial Park - Visalia, CA
Development Director/Project Manager
Ritchie Industrial Project site consists of 280 acres at the Northwest corner of Riggin and Shirk Avenue in Visalia, Ca. The property is currently agricultural/vacant lands and 4Creeks is providing Planning, Survey, and Engineering services with a team to master plan the Industrial project site and move towards approvals of Light and Heavy Industrial projects on the property. The project includes approximately 3,686,350 Sq. Ft. of Industrial uses and a commercial corner. The project is being processed through the City approval process and will require annexation into the City of Visalia.

City of Visalia Land Development and Entitlements - Visalia, CA Development Director
Mr. Duda has over 17 years of experience with land entitlements in the Central Valley and with a majority of his projects being completed within the City of Visalia. He has designed, managed, and entitled hundreds of land development projects and all uses:

Industrial, Agriculture, Single Family Residential, Multi-family Residential, Commercial, Mixed Use, Office complexes, Dairies, solar, and water projects. Mr. Duda is very familiar with the processes and ordinances involved for land development projects and works with many of the local developers and real estate groups.

Home Place Master Plan Community - Clovis, CA
Planning Director/Project Manager
Mr. Duda managed the master plan document, Tentative Map master plan, and land entitlements for the 306 acre community . The master planned community is located within the Loma Vista Specific Plan within the City of Clovis. The Home Place theme and character will include architectural themes from Traditional California Farmhouse, Spanish, Craftsman, Cottage, and Tuscan design and finish materials. The Master Plan included Land Use, Circulation, Landscape, Utility Design, and Plan Implementation components to allow a guide for development of the master planned community. Mr.

Duda worked closely with the client and City Planner to prepare a Master Plan Document for the proposed project.

Heritage Grove Village Master Plan - Clovis, CA
Planning Director
Mr. Duda managed and worked closely with the client and City Planner to prepare a master plan document for the mixed-use village portion of the overall Heritage Grove Specific Plan. The Heritage Grove Village is intended to portray the character and design concept of a “village” and envisioned to be a dynamic pedestrian-oriented district. The Village will contain a mix of commercial, office, service, entertainment, civic, and residential uses to serve as a hub for the entire Heritage Grove Community. The Village will feature a “main street” with an urban trail to provide a pedestrian path. The Village will connect to the rest of the Heritage Grove community through a network of pedestrian and bicycle oriented streets.

Farmersville Complete Streets and Multimodal Access Study ATP - Farmersville, CA Managing Director
Mr. Duda provided oversight and QA/QC for the overall Complete Streets and multimodal study for the City of Farmersville. The project consisted of a main corridor Complete Streets multi-modal study that included multiple outreach events and several overall designs that was approved by the City Council for potential funding.

The project also involved a safe routes to school analysis and work with the railroads for railroad crossing strategies.

66 Section 8, Item 8C.

Brad Perrine
Senior Environmental Planner
__________________________
Education
Certificate - Land Use & Environmental
Planning
UC Riverside Extension
Riverside, CA
Bachelor of Arts - History
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
Contact
16 Years Experience
+1 (559) 802-3052
[email protected]
Areas of Expertise
Environmental Management
CEQA/NEPA Compliance
Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Studies
Multimodal Transportation Planning
ArcGIS
Adobe InDesign
Employment History
06/24-Present
4Creeks, Inc. - Visalia, CA
Senior Environmental Planner
07/21-04/24
EcoTierra - Los Angeles, CA
Senior Project Manager
04/20-06/21
EPD Solutions, Inc. - Irvine, CA
Senior Project Manager
09/15-04/20
EcoTierra Consulting, Inc. - Los Angeles,
CA and Riverside, CA
Project Manager
03/11-09/15
Albert A. Webb Associates - Riverside, CA
Associate Environmental Analyst
Madison Street Improvements Project – La Quinta and Indio, CA Environmental Planner
Mr. Perrine wrote the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for a road widening with multi-modal improvements project along the City boundaries of La Quinta and Indio in Riverside County. The project encompassed Madison Street generally between Avenue 50 to the north and Avenue 52 to the south. In this area, Madison Street’s centerline serves as the boundary between the City of La Quinta to the west and the City of Indio to the east. The City of Indio served as the lead agency and La Quinta as a responsible agency for this project. The project included right-of-way acquisition, adding new travel lanes and an auxiliary center lane as well as Class II bicycle lanes. A sidewalk was included on Indio’s side of the roadway and a meandering unpaved, compacted trail on La Quinta’s side of the roadway. Part of the project alignment included a segment of the Coachella Canal, a 123-mile adequate that conveys Colorado River water for irrigation from the All-American Canal, and a historic resource under CEQA. The project implemented necessary measures to avoid impacting the resource. Mr. Perrine also helped organize and facilitate regular communication between the key stakeholders and environmental team.

Red Apple Pavilion – Tehachapi, CA
Senior Environmental Planner
Mr. Perrine worked on the Environmental Impact Report for a proposed retail development at the southwest corner of Red Apple Avenue and Tucker Road/Highway 202 in the City of Tehachapi. The project proposed to demolish existing unoccupied structures and construct a new approximately 120,455 square foot commercial retail center over two phases. Four building pads would be constructed along Tucker Road for Phase 1 (32,855 square feet) for pharmacy with drive-thru, fast food with drive-thru, and restaurants/fast food space. Six buildings would be constructed along McIntosh Street for Phase 2 (87,600 square feet) for major retail and retail/restaurant space. The project included proposed roadway improvements to Red Apple Avenue, McIntosh Street, and Tucker Road/Highway 202 to accommodate vehicle and truck trips as well as mitigation measures to account for the sensitive receptors to the west in unincorporated Kern County. Mr. Perrine also served in a de facto project manager capacity with day-to-day interfacing with client, City, subconsultants, and technical team as well as participating in public hearings on behalf of the project’s EIR.

Arrow Boulevard and Tokay Avenue Land Use Redesignation and Care Center – Fontana, CA
Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager
Mr. Perrine was the project manager and writer of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for a proposed land use redesignation and homelessness prevention and care center project at the southwest corner of Arrow Boulevard and Tokay Avenue in the City of Fontana. The project proposed to redesignate and rezone the 25-acre site from Open Space to Light Industrial, and the construction and operation of a Homelessness Prevention Resources and Care Center on 7 acres of the northern portion of the project site. The care center would be built out over multiple phases, providing a total of up to 150 living units and up to 40,000 square feet of housing onsite with a 6,000 square foot administration building and open space recreational amenities. The remainder of the project site was proactively redesignated and rezoned in anticipated of future development; however, no development was proposed by this project. Mr. Perrine worked with the lead agency and attorney to scope the project and strategic approach to balance short- and long-term goals and concern regarding the nature of the proposed land use. Mr. Perrine also participated in public hearings for the project.

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Molly Baumeister, AICP
Senior Environmental Planner
__________________________
Registrations & Certifications
AICP #29216
Education
Bachelor of Science - Planning
Environmental Management & Protection,
Emphasis in Sustainable Urban
Development
Cal Poly SLO
San Luis Obispo, CA
Contact
8 Years Experience
+1 (805) 904-4394
[email protected]
Areas of Expertise
Environmental Management
CEQA/NEPA Compliance
Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Studies
Multimodal Transportation Planning
ArcGIS
Adobe InDesign
Employment History
10/16-Present
4Creeks, Inc. - Visalia, CA
Senior Environmental Planner
07/15-10/16
KMI - Paso Robles, CA
Consulting Intern
10/15-03/16
California Polytechnic State University -
San Luis Obispo, CA
Laboratory Technician
Kamm Avenue and Alta Avenue Roundabout - Dinuba, CA
Environmental Planner/Project Manager
Mrs. Baumeister lead the environmental compliance efforts for a CMAQ funded roundabout project in the City of Dinuba. Mrs. Baumeister directed the preparation of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and the Preliminary Environmental Study (PES). Her leadership was instrumental in guiding these documents in line with CEQA and NEPA standards, ensuring the project's alignment with the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program.

Riggin Avenue Widening (Kelsey Street to Shirk Road)- Visalia, CA Environmental Planner/Project Manager
Mrs. Baumeister played a pivotal role in leading 4Creeks' environmental compliance efforts for the Riggin Avenue Widening Project in Visalia, CA. She coordinated with subconsultants to produce critical technical reports, including Cultural and Biological Resources Assessments and VMT Analysis. Mrs. Baumeister was instrumental in preparing the CEQA Initial Study, which culminated in a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and developed an Environmental Narrative for NEPA compliance for the EDA grant. Her expertise also extended to navigating the Air District Permitting process and devising strategic mitigation measures to minimize the project's implementation effects.

Caltrans Environmental Narrative - Visalia, CA
Senior Associate Planner
The project included the completion of an Environmental Narrative for a road widening project in Visalia to meet EDA grant program requirements. The project involved widening of a one-mile segment of Riggin Avenue to accommodate additional vehicular and bicycle travel lanes. The project encouraged development in the City's industrial park.

Environmental Impact Report (EIR)- Kings County, CA
Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager
Mrs. Baumeister was responsible for overseeing and preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) aimed at addressing the potential environmental consequences related to the development of a residential project in the Armona Community.

Following a comprehensive Initial Study, it was determined that the project would result in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) surpassing the established thresholds set by the County. The report thoroughly examined travel patterns of community residents, including direction and distance, to better understand the transportation dynamics. To minimize the project's environmental impact, various alternatives and mitigations were suggested. These measures primarily focused on enhancing accessibility to the surrounding land through alternative transportation methods. The goal was to reduce the reliance on conventional vehicles and promote eco-friendly travel options.

Mander Villa Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration - Fresno, CA Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager
Ms. Baumeister spearheaded the preparation of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for a 32-unit apartment complex situated within the City of Fresno.

Throughout the project, Ms. Baumeister managed and coordinated the efforts of subconsultants responsible for conducting technical studies, including a Biological Resources Assessment and VMT Assessment. Ms. Baumeister guided the environmental analysis and provided quality control support for the Final IS/MND.
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Jason Arellano
Utility Designer/Department
Manager
________________________
Education
CSU Chico
Chico, CA
Contact
19+ Years Experience
+1 (559) 802-3052
[email protected]
Areas of Expertise
AutoCAD Civil 3D
SCE Electrical Design
Utility Coordination
Street Light Design
Photometric Studies
Utility Composites
Employment History
07/15-Present
4Creeks, Inc. - Visalia, CA
Utility Designer
07/15-Present
So. California Edison - Tulare, CA
Land Services Agent/Designer
12/04-11/07
Quad Knopf, Inc. - Visalia, CA
CAD Designer
Santa Fe Street and Tulare Avenue Roundabout - Visalia, CA Utility Coordinator/Utility Designer
4Creeks provided civil engineering services for the design of a roundabout at the intersection of Santa Fe Street and Tulare Avenue in Visalia, CA. Mr. Arellano was responsible for the SCE electrical design. In addition, he coordinated the design and installation of all utilities.

Kamm Avenue and Alta Avenue Roundabout - Dinuba, CA
Utility Coordinator
4Creeks is providing civil engineering services for the design of a roundabout at the intersection of Kamm and Alta Avenues in Dinuba, CA. The City of Dinuba is constructing the new roundabout to improve safety, congestion, and air quality by implementing congestion reduction and traffic flow. Mr. Arellano is responsible for the coordination of the dry utility relocations at the future roundabout site in order to minimize the amount of time the road is closed.

Shannon Ranch Subdivision - Visalia, CA
Utility Coordinator/Utility Designer
4Creeks provided civil engineering services for the design of the newest phase of the master planned subdivision located in Northwest Visalia. Mr. Arellano was responsible for the SCE electrical design up to the meter, as well as the city-owned street light system. In addition, he coordinated the design and installation of all utilities.

Cameron Creek Marketplace - Visalia, CA
Utility Coordinator/Utility Designer
Cameron Creek Marketplace is a commercial complex in Southeast Visalia. As part of the project team, Mr. Arellano was responsible for the SCE electrical and city-owned street light designs, as well as, the photometric plans for the on-site lighting to ensure minimizing light pollution.

Shannon Parkway Extension - Visalia, CA
Utility Coordinator/Utility Designer
4Creeks was selected by the City of Visalia to provide civil engineering services for the extension of Shannon Parkway from Fairway Street to Giddings Street. Mr. Arellano was responsible for designing the street light system and ensuring it tied into the existing street lights seamlessly. He was also tasked with ensuring all utilities were designed and installed in coordination with the public works project.

Pilot Flying J Travel Center - Tehachapi, CA
Utility Coordinator
4Creeks was awarded the contract for civil engineering of the Flying J Travel Center in Tehachapi, CA. Mr. Arellano was responsible for coordinating with all the utility companies, civil engineers, architects, on-site utility coordinator, and City of Tehachapi for the relocation and design of the off-site utilities.

Bonterra Subdivision - Hanford, CA
Utility Coordinator/Utility Designer
This project involved the development of a single family residence. After plans were drawn up, our team worked with Edison, AT&T, SoCal Gas, and Comcast. Mr. Arellano was responsible for the SCE electrical design up to the meter. In addition, he coordinated the design and installation of all utilities.

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Contracting Agency
City of Dinuba
1088 E. Kamm Avenue
Dinuba, CA 93618
Agency Contact
George Avila
Public Works Director
(559) 591-5924
[email protected]
Design Contract Amount
$1.5 Million
Funding Source
ATP (Active Transportation
Project)
Date of Contract
December 2023
Date of Completion
July 2025
4Creeks Project Manager
Jason Watts, PE
(559) 802-3052
[email protected]
Dinuba ATP Improvements Project
Dinuba, CA
Project Objective
The Dinuba ATP Improvement project aims to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety to six road segments within the City of Dinuba.

Project Description
4Creeks provided professional City engineering services for the project under the City of Dinuba's on-call city engineering and land surveying contract.

In early 2023, the City of Dinuba was awarded $13,147,000 (total project cost $17,235,000) in California Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 6 funding for transportation improvements at various locations throughout the community. These locations include improvements along Alta Avenue from Nebraska Avenue to Kamm Avenue, El Monte Way from Alta Avenue to Road 92, Crawford Avenue from Nebraska Avenue to Kamm Avenue, Tulare Street from M Street to I Street, Kamm Avenue from Alta Avenue to College Avenue, and Euclid Avenue from Nebraska Avenue to El Monte Way.

The ATP work consists of the construction of concrete curb and gutter, drive approaches, sidewalks, curb ramps, streetlights, RRFB's (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons), Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, enhanced crosswalks, signage, striping, pavement improvements, flush median installation, and various active transportation enhancements.

Project Outcome
This project will be completed in 2025.
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Contracting Agency
City of Dinuba
1088 E. Kamm Avenue
Dinuba, CA 93618
Agency Contact
George Avila
Public Works Director
(559) 591-5924
[email protected]
Contract Amount
$264,000
Funding Source
CMAQ Funds, Transportation
Impact Fees (TIF), Dinuba
Unified School District
Date of Contract
December 2020
Date of Completion
November 2024
4Creeks Project Manager
Jason Watts, PE
(559) 802-3052
[email protected]
Kamm Avenue + Alta Avenue Roundabout
Dinuba, CA
Project Objective
The Kamm Avenue at Alta Avenue Roundabout project is a key transportation infrastructure development aimed at improving traffic flow and safety in the City of Dinuba.

Project Description
The project involved comprehensive civil engineering and surveying services, including the design and construction of 800 feet of Kamm Avenue and 775 feet of Alta Avenue. Significant elevation differences between the existing roadways and adjacent properties were carefully addressed.

The roundabout, featuring a 222-foot inscribed circle diameter, was designed to meet the highest safety standards, incorporating guidelines from the NCHRP Report 672 and Caltrans Highway Design Manual. Key safety measures include the installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at each approach, streetlights at critical crossings, and a 10-footwide shared-use path for pedestrian and bicyclist safety.

Additionally, the project involved right of way acquisitions, legal descriptions, and the extension of sanitary sewer and water mains. The relocation of 275 linear feet of the 84-inch Dinuba Town Irrigation Pipeline, in coordination with the Alta Irrigation District, was also a critical component of the project.

Project Outcome
This roundabout enhances transportation efficiency and safety for both vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic in the area.
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Contracting Agency
City of Tehachapi
117 S. Robinson Street
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Agency Contact
Andrew Norton, PE
City Engineer
(661) 822-2200
[email protected]
Design Contract Amount
$225,000
Funding Source
ATP
Date of Contract
September 2022
Date of Completion
February 2025
4Creeks Project Manager
Jason Watts, PE
(559) 802-3052
[email protected]
SRTS Dennison Road Bicycle/Pedestrian Corridor
Tehachapi, CA
Project Objective
The project goal was aimed to encourage and improve non-motorized transportation options like walking and biking. One of the more specific goals with this project was to include a high visibility crosswalk for high school students and add additional concrete improvements to make that feasible.

Project Description
The project included design, right of way acquisition, and construction assistance for approximately one mile of street improvements which includes concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, RRFBs, signage, and striping on Dennison Road from Tehachapi Boulevard to Pinon Street. The project scope included:
• Design for ultimate curb, gutter, and sidewalk
• Utility coordination to relocate utility poles, including coordination with SCE • Installation of RRFBs (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons) Project Outcome
The successful completion of the Active Transportation Program project will create a safe route for high school students walking to and from school. The City is nearing completion on the project and has already started receiving extremely positive feedback. 22 72
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Contracting Agency
City of Visalia
315 E. Acequia Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291
Agency Contact
Rebecca Keenan
(559) 713-4541
[email protected]
Contract Amount
$388,862
Funding Source
CMAQ (Caltrans Review)
Date of Contract
June 2018
Date of Completion
April 2021
4Creeks Project Manager
Kyle McDonald, PE, QSD, MBA
(559) 802-3052
[email protected]
Tulare Avenue + Santa Fe Street Roundabout
Visalia, CA
Project Objective
The goal of the roundabout project was to mitigate traffic issues caused by the abnormal layout of the streets. A 35’ offset of the northbound and southbound lanes caused confusion amongst drivers leading to traffic congestion.

Project Description
4Creeks provided the following professional engineering services for the project:
• Removal of 1/2 mile of Akers Street
• Design of full roundabout with 140’ inscribed circle diameter per NCHRP Report 672: An Informational Guide, Second Edition, and the Caltrans' Highway Design Manual (HDM) • Right of way acquisition and coordination with property owners at five parcels • Mountable truck apron and splitter island noses to accommodate AASHTO WB-67 STAA standard truck
• North- and southbound right-turn lanes to accommodate future traffic volumes • Pedestrian crossings and landscaping designs to maintain sight distances • Streetlight design including placement at critical bicycle and pedestrian crossings • 10’-wide shared-use path to keep bicycles out of vehicular travel lanes • Coordination between seven utility companies, each with up to three separate lines • Coordination of multiple meetings with all dry utility companies • 10” and 12” sanitary sewer main replacements
• Compliance with all federal funding requirements
Project Outcome
The project was completed under budget and ahead of schedule. There were only $35,305 in change orders which is a 1.6% change order rate.

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Contracting Agency
County of Tulare
5961 S. Mooney Boulevard
Visalia, CA 93277
Agency Contact
Michael Winton
(559) 624-7000
[email protected]
Contract Amount
$1,498,001
Funding Source
Local Funds
Date of Contract
September 2021
Date of Completion
90% Design Phase
4Creeks Project Manager
Kyle McDonald, PE, QSD, MBA
(559) 802-3052
[email protected]
Avenue 280 Widening - Segment 2
Tulare County, CA
Project Objective
Avenue 280 is a principal east-west roadway that links State Route 99 and the Cities of Visalia, Farmersville, and Exeter, as well as unincorporated areas of Tulare County. The project proposes to widen Avenue 280 from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided roadway between Lovers Lane and South Virginia Avenue, between the Cities of Visalia and Farmersville.

Project Description
This project includes the following professional services being provided by the 4Creeks team:
• Topographic and boundary surveying services
• Roadway widening and improvements for 2-1/2 miles of Avenue 280 • Curb ramp, drive approach, and sidewalk improvements to meet ADA requirements • Expansion of a class 1 trail system on the south side of Avenue 280 • Storm drain improvements
• Major utility coordination and relocations with Southern California Edison (SCE), Southern California Gas Company, Comcast, AT&T, and many other utility companies • Removal and replacement of Tulare Irrigation District's canal bridge approximately 1,500-ft west of Virginia Avenue
• New traffic signal installations at the Avenue 280 intersections of Road 148 and Road 156 intersections
• Coordination and design modifications along the frontage of Blue Oak Academy, Luis's Nursery, and many other residences and businesses along the corridor • Coordination with the County's right of way agent during the acquisition process, providing exhibits and legal descriptions
Project Outcome
The Avenue 280 widening will improve the corridor's service, ease congestion, and provide improved safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Contracting Agency
City of Visalia
315 E. Acequia Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291
Agency Contact
Eric Bons
(559) 713-4444
[email protected]
Contract Amount
$1,716,837
Funding Source
Measure R Funds
Date of Contract
August 2021
Date of Completion
Construction Begins
February 2025
4Creeks Project Manager
Kyle McDonald, PE, QSD, MBA
(559) 802-3052
[email protected]
Caldwell Avenue Widening Improvements - Santa Fe
Street to Lovers Lane
Visalia, CA
Project Objective
This project will widen and improve approximately 1-1/2 miles of Avenue 280 in the City of Visalia between Santa Fe Street and Lovers Lane. This section of Avenue 280 is a principal arterial eastwest roadway that links State Route 99 and the Cities of Visalia, Farmersville, and Exeter as well as unincorporated areas of Tulare County.

Project Description
This major street improvement project includes the following work for which 4Creeks is providing professional services:
• Street widening and improvements for 1-1/2 miles of roadway • Curb ramp, drive approach, and sidewalk improvements to meet ADA requirements • Expansion of a class 1 trail system on the south side of Avenue 280 from Santa Fe Street to Lovers Lane
• Sanitary sewer and storm drain improvements
• Major utility coordination and relocations with Southern California Edison (SCE) and Southern California Gas Company
• Removal and replacement of Tulare Irrigation District's main intake canal bridge no. 46C0035
Project Outcome
The widening of Avenue 280 will improve the level of service along the corridor and ease congestion, as well as provide improved safety facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. 25 75
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Subconsultants
Honest
Authentic
Solutions

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List of Services:

Geotechnical / Geoscience Engineering
Material Testing / Inspection
Environmental Engineering
Pavement Design & Rehabilitation
Founded in 1982 in Fresno California, Krazan & Associates, Inc (Krazan) has grown to thirteen offices, of which, three are in Washington State. Krazan performs services for many local and national clients in both the private and public sectors. Krazan provides Geotechnical, Environmental Engineering with Material Testing and Special Inspections.

Principal Engineer | Dean Alexander, RCE,RGE,REA, Mr. Alexander as Principal Engineer, will provide oversight and support to the engineering staff during Geotechnical Investigations and construction.

Principal-in-Charge | Dave Jarosz, PE will serve as the oversight and engineering review of all test reports. He will ensure project manager requests for additional support are met, monitor budgets, client satisfaction, and provide senior technical council and guidance to project managers and lead inspectors. He will monitor the project on a regular basis.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer| George Hattrup, RCE,RGE, Mr. Hattrup as the Lead Geotechnical Engineer, will actively manage the research, Field Exploration, Laboratory Testing, Geotechnical Analysis, and report preparation.

Certified Engineering Geologist| Stephan Nelson, PG ,CGE, Mr. Nelson is a Professional Geologist and Certified Engineering Geologist in the State of California, and will assist the team in performing the research, Field Exploration, Laboratory Testing, Geotechnical Analysis, and report preparation.

Field Geologist | Wayne Andrade, Mr. Andrade as a Field Geologist will assist the team in the field with the Subsurface Investigations.

Geotechnical Description of Services
Upon acceptance of our proposal for geotechnical engineering services, we plan to discuss the project objectives and the planned approach with the City Engineer or representative. We will review any available “as built” plans of the project area to identify planned boring locations and several alternative/additional locations. We may visit the site to mark the proposed boring locations (and alternative locations) for the public utility locate and contact the public utility locate system with the necessary information.

We will visit the site to monitor drilling, maintain logs of the subsurface soil and groundwater conditions, and collect soil samples. We will transport the samples to our laboratory for further examination and laboratory testing. We will prepare a geotechnical engineering report to document our methods, observations, findings, test results, and provide geotechnical conclusions and recommendations for design of the project. We will be available for consultation during the design phase of the project. We will be available to monitor construction and observe the soil and groundwater conditions encountered to determine if the conditions are consistent with the findings of our geotechnical engineering evaluation. 27 77
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Dean L. Alexander | Principal Senior Engineer.

Mr. Alexander has 43 years of civil, geotechnical, and environmental engineering experience and holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering. Mr. Alexander is a Registered Civil Engineer and Registered Geotechnical Engineer in California and a Registered Professional Engineer in 15 other states. In addition, he is a Registered Environmental Assessor in California and a Certified Asbestos Inspector in California and Colorado. Mr. Alexander provides project oversight to all of Krazan & Associates’ geotechnical engineering investigations throughout the Western United States.

Mr. Alexander’s responsibilities will include client liaison, project management, and interaction with local, state and federal agencies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1982 to Present – Principal Civil Engineer, Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, Krazan & Associates, Inc., Clovis, CA Oversees geotechnical and construction testing and inspection operations for a variety of engineering projects including buildings, bridges, land developments, commercial/industrial facilities, and residential subdivisions. Responsible for general oversight as well as review of technical reports.
1981 to 1982 - Civil Engineer, The Twining Laboratories, Inc. (The Foundation Engineers, Inc.)
Performed field and office studies for a variety of geotechnical projects, including buildings, bridges, land developments, commercial and industrial facilities.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
● City of Gilroy Streets Pavement Design /Rehab - Gilroy, CA ● Laurel Glen HOA -Pavement Design/Rehab - Fremont CA
● Hotel Mission De Oro - Santa Nella, CA
● Bradshaw Interceptor 6B - Sacramento, CA
● Arden Parallel Main Force – Arden Way - Sacramento, CA ● San Jose International Airport - San Jose, CA
● Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, CA
● Highway 99 Fowler Overlay - Fowler, CA

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Soil Mechanics and Properties
Environmental Assessments
Asbestos Inspections and Management
Site Characterizations
Groundwater Investigations
Geotechnical and Civil Engineering

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Master of Science, Civil Engineering, CSU
Fresno 1991
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering,
CSU Fresno 1980
Registered Civil Engineer – California,
Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas,
Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New
Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah,
Washington
Registered Geotechnical Engineering -
California
WABO Registered Technical Director
Cal-OSHA Certified Asbestos Consultant

PROFFESSIONAL AFFILATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers
Association of Soil and Foundation
Engineers
American Concrete Institute
WABO Registered
California Society of Professional
Engineers

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
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David R. Jarosz II | Vice President of Engineering
Mr. Jarosz has 28 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, testing and inspection, construction management, and environmental investigations. He is the Regional Manager of our Central and Northern California operations. Mr. Jarosz has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and is a Registered Civil Engineer and Registered Geotechnical Engineer in California. He has provided project oversight for geotechnical engineering and construction testing and inspection projects for industrial facilities, schools, hospitals, wastewater treatment plants, bridges and culverts, sewer lines, embankments, service stations, commercial developments, and landfills. Mr. Jarosz has experience in many geotechnical engineering applications including shallow and deep foundation investigations, slope stability, pavement design, soil suitability and availability assessment, soil-cement treatment and soil-lime stabilization, as well as field and laboratory soil testing.

Mr. Jarosz will be responsible for project management, engineering overview, and review of general earthwork specifications, and can be reached at (559) 348-2200.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2004 to Present – Vice President of Engineering Services, Krazan & Associates, Inc., Clovis, CA Responsibilities include over-seeing Engineering Operations for all California offices. Developing, managing and reviewing geotechnical and construction testing and inspection operations, laboratory and office studies for several projects including Kaiser South Sacramento Additions, Santa Nella Waste Water Treatment Plant, Fifth District Court of Appeals, and several other retail, residential and government facilities i.e. Wal-Mart Store, Home Depot, Rite Aid Pharmacy, Walgreen’s, Sewer and Water Trunk Line projects, and several Fire Stations.

Responsibilities also include planning and reviewing field, laboratory and office studies, providing and reviewing engineer analysis, recommendations and reports. 2000 to 2004 – Managing Engineer, Krazan & Associates, Inc., Clovis, CA Responsibilities include developing and managing geotechnical and construction testing and inspection division, laboratory and office studies for several projects including Save Mart Center at California State University, Fresno, Regional Medical Center (Fresno), Baker Petrolite Facility (Kern County) and several other commercial, residential, and industrial facilities. Responsibilities also include planning and reviewing field, laboratory and office studies, providing and reviewing engineer analysis, recommendations and reports.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
• Fresno Yosemite International Airport Taxiway B Rehabilitation, Fresno • Route 180 East (Caltrans Contract# 06-293304)
• Route 180 West (FCTA 1010b-3)
• Visalia City Airport Runway Rehabilitations, Visalia
• Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno
• Fresno County New Morgue, Fresno

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management Geotechnical
Engineering Investigations
Soil Mechanics / Properties Pavement
Design
Slope Stability Evaluations Septic System
Design
Material Testing and Inspection

EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering, CSU Fresno 1996

LICENSE / REGISTRATION
Registered Civil Engineer: CA Registered
Geotechnical Engineer:

AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
28

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George P. Hattrup | Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Mr. Hattrup has 40 years of engineering experience primarily involving geotechnical investigations, construction inspection, and materials testing in both private and public sectors. His geotechnical engineering experience includes providing foundation and earthwork recommendations for a wide variety of projects such as: bridges; roadway/freeway improvements; office buildings; warehouses; residential subdivisions; schools; hospitals; prisons; and pipelines. In addition, Mr. Hattrup has provided engineering and QC oversight for materials testing and inspection of earthwork, asphalt concrete, reinforced concrete, masonry, post-installed anchors, and structural steel. He has responsibility for managing all phases of engineering projects; including contract negotiations, report preparation, plans and specifications, and construction oversight. Since becoming a Registered Civil Engineer in 1989 and a Geotechnical Engineer in 1997, Mr. Hattrup has been responsible for managing all phases of engineering projects, including: contract negotiations, report preparation, reviewing plans & specifications, and construction oversight.

REVEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE (AS A LEAD GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER DURING DESIGN PHASE)  Madera Canal Bridge on Road 600, Madera County
 New 4-Story Madera County Courthouse and Parking Structure, Madera, CA  San Joaquin River Bridge Replacement, Firebaugh,CA
 Clovis Avenue Grade Separation at Golden State Blvd. and Southern Pacific Railroad, Fresno  County Culvert Replacement Project at 3 Sites in Madera County  New Culvert on Fancher Creek at McKinley Avenue, Fresno County  Bien Check Structure on Herndon Canal at Biola Avenue, Fresno County  Eight Bridges along SR-180 from Route 99 to Hughes-West Diagonal, Fresno, CA  Various Street Improvements in Kingsburg, CA

AREA OF EXPERTISE
Project Management
Geotechnical Engineering Investigation
Soil Mechanics and Properties
Materials Testing and Inspection
Pavement Design
Deep Foundation Design and Inspection
Slope Stability Evaluations
Septic System Design

EDUCATION
BS, Geological Engineering, University of
Idaho 1984
MBA, CSU Fullerton 1990

LICENSE / REGISTRATION
Registered Civil Engineer: CA No. 43979
Registered Geotechnical Engineer: CA
No. 2353

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
40 Years

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Stephen J. Nelson | Senior Engineering Geologist
Mr. Nelson has 32 years of experience in geotechnical engineering design, geologic/seismic hazard investigations, storm water permitting and compliance, subsurface exploration, environmental assessments, environmental field investigations; asbestos inspection and management, soil remediation, and land fill gas studies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1998 to Present – Senior Engineering Geologist, Krazan & Associates, Inc.

Responsibilities include: administration, analysis, and preparation of geotechnical and geologic hazard investigations for school and hospital sites; residential, commercial, and industrial land use and development projects; bridges, towers, and airports.
1996 to 1998 – Project Engineer, Williams Inc.

Responsibilities include: project management, estimating grading, drainage, and pavement projects, preparation of street and parking lot designs, project scheduling, subcontractor coordination, project supervision, and report preparation.
1994 to 1996 – Geotechnical Division Manager, Krazan & Associates, Inc.

Responsibilities include: administration and analysis of geotechnical, geologic, and environmental investigations for a variety of engineering projects including commercial and industrial facilities, bridges, reservoirs, pipelines, towers, airport reconstruction, and residential subdivisions. Report preparation for geotechnical, geologic hazard, and environmental investigations.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
● Bridge near Montecito Sequoia Lodge – Sequoia National Park, CA ● North Merced Elementary School Site – Merced, CA
● Community Regional Medical Center – Fresno, CA
● Granville Tract 6350 – Fresno, CA
● Residential Development Olive Lane – Fresno, CA

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Arts in Geology, California
State University, Fresno, July 1984
Graduate studies in Civil Engineering,
California State University Fresno
Registered Geologist – State of California
Registered Geologist – State of
Washington
Certified Engineering Geologist – State
of California
Certified Site Surveillance Technician -
State of California Division of
Occupational Safety and Health

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers
Association of Engineering Geologists
American Geophysical Union
Consortium of Organizations for Strong
Motion Observation Systems

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Wayne Andrade | Professional Geologist
Mr. Andrade has over 20 years of experience in the industry. Specializing in Geologic Hazard and Geotechnical Investigations, Subsurface exploration, Environmental Field Sampling, Cone Penetration Testing, Septic Design, Report Writing, Field Mapping, and Experience around Drill Rigs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2021 to Present – Professional Geologist, Krazan & Associates, Inc., Clovis, CA
2004 to 2021 – Field Geologist, Krazan & Associates, Inc., Clovis, CA Log soils, field analysis, and slope stability analysis for geotechnical and geologic investigations on preconstruction and site-specific projects.

Fieldwork includes logging soils with various drill rigs and CPT rigs. Other fieldwork includes running percolation tests, logging test pits, soil absorption analysis, liquefaction analysis, down hole logging, resistivity testing, pier installation observation/ inspection, and field mapping. Environmental work includes water sampling and soil vapor sampling.
2002 to 2003 –Geotechnical Assistant, Redwood Geotechnical Engineering, Inc.

Drafted report figures, logged borehole data, performed laboratory work such as compaction curves. Moisture density, and Atterberg limit determinations. Assisted soils engineer and engineering geologist and involved in geologic trenching.
2003 – Surveyor/Civil Engineering Assistant, Grimsley and Associates Acquired excellent knowledge and hands-on application of surveying, staking, mapping, and other types of fieldwork. Introduction to AutoCAD and advanced surveying equipment.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Geologic/Seismic Hazard
Investigation
Subsurface Exploration
Cone Penetration Testing and
Analysis
Drill Rig and Heavy Equipment
Experience

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Geology,
California State University, Chico,
2004

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
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PREVIOUS JOINT VENTURES
4Creeks, Inc. + Krazan & Associates
4Creeks has had the privilege of collaborating with Krazan & Associates on numerous projects over the years, fostering a strong professional relationship built on mutual expertise and shared commitment to quality. Our teams have worked closely together to provide comprehensive engineering and geotechnical solutions that meet the highest industry standards. By combining 4Creeks’ innovative design capabilities with Krazan & Associates’ specialized geotechnical and material testing expertise, we have successfully delivered efficient and effective solutions for various public and private sector projects.

Through our partnership, we have developed a seamless workflow that ensures clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and timely project delivery. Our past collaborations have included infrastructure improvements, site development, and transportation projects, where our combined technical knowledge has contributed to the success of each endeavor. The synergy between our firms has allowed us to address complex engineering challenges while maintaining a client-focused approach.

We value our relationship with Krazan & Associates and look forward to continuing our successful partnership on future projects.

With a shared dedication to excellence and client satisfaction, we are confident that our collaboration will continue to produce high-quality results that benefit the communities we serve. 4Creeks includes Krazan & Associates on all design projects. We believe this shows the mutual trust and strong working relationship we have. A list of all completed projects between 4Creeks and Krazan can be provided upon request. 33 83
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPROACH
Project Management
4Creeks has a unique approach to overall project management that delivers projects on time and within budget while fostering a collaborative partnership. We have developed a "Project Status List" to track critical path schedule items. At project initiation, we will hold a kick-off meeting with internal project staff to develop the Project Task List. This meeting will be led by the Project Manager, Mr. Jason Watts. We then meet with other agencies involved with the project such as City staff, Caltrans, permitting agencies, utility companies, etc. to understand the project needs. Our Project Status List is filled out with pertinent project data to provide a roadmap for successful project completion. The project team will update and maintain the Project Status List throughout the project. Below is a generalized list of topics tracked on the status lists.

Project Status List
• Funding Requirements – Tracks funding deadlines, major milestones, and out of the normal requirements. • Project Task List – A list of tasks that need to be incorporated into the project for successful completion. • Agency Needs – Tracks items needed from the City so the Project Manager can diligently follow up. • Environmental Status – Typically broken into subsections to track CEQA and NEPA status and requirements along with special studies like historical, biological, cultural, or flood related. • Utility Coordination – This is broken down into subsections by utility company. • Engineering Design – A list of all agency goals to be incorporated into the design. Items are added to this list as the project progresses. At the 90% PS&E stage, the Project Manager will review this list with the 90% PS&E to make sure the design complies with the agency’s expectations.
• Schedule – Tied to an overall critical path method Microsoft Project schedule utilized throughout the project. This will be updated multiple times throughout the project to ensure the City is aware of our timelines. • Bidding Phase and Construction Assistance – Used on an as needed basis.

Communication: Effective communication is key to accomplishing the City's goals on schedule and within budget. Mr. Jason Watts and the 4Creeks staff will meet regularly to discuss work tasks to keep projects moving forward. Mr. Watts will provide monthly correspondence to keep City staff informed of the progress of projects. 4Creeks is committed to open communication and proactive management which leads to great long-term partnerships and projects completed efficiently and effectively.

Meetings: The 4Creeks Project Manager will set up and facilitate Project Development Team meetings, interagency meetings, field reviews, and other project related meetings. 4Creeks will prepare meeting agendas, meeting minutes, necessary supplemental materials, and meeting sign-in sheets for all meetings.

Caltrans Coordination: 4Creeks has extensive experience with DLE (District Local Assistance Engineers) in District 6 through the various local municipalities we work with. We have performed design and construction phase services on a variety of grantfunded projects and are very familiar with Caltrans and Local Assistance Procedure Manual (LAPM) requirements. Our staff regularly attend Caltrans trainings related to LAPM requirements and are often responsible for completing LAPM paperwork and record-keeping. Staff have also been involved in multiple FHWA and Caltrans' project audits with successful findings.

Monthly Status Reports: 4Creeks will prepare monthly status reports and project schedules which are to be submitted with invoices. The status report will outline all activities for which charges have been made by 4Creeks or subconsultants. 4Creeks will prepare a draft status report and submit it for approval prior to submitting the first invoice. 35 85
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Task 1: Project Management
4Creeks will act as the prime consultant and project manager. We will manage the design team’s progress throughout the life of the project. The City of Fowler will act as the Contract Administrator for the project. The purpose of the Project Management task is to organize the efforts of the project team and the City to keep the project on schedule and on budget. • Administration
• Manage and update the project schedule in coordination with the City of Fowler • Schedule meetings in coordination with the City of Fowler; we plan to hold Zoom Conference Video meetings with the City to minimize costs to the City as necessary
• We have budgeted to do two (2) in-person meetings with the City at various stages throughout design but most likely these will occur at the 30% and 60% design review stages • Represent the Design Team at project coordination meetings • Ensure that the City’s questions/correspondence are responded to within two (2) working days of the inquiry • Implement and maintain quality control across all disciplines that are involved in the project • Prepare and deliver monthly progress reports and invoices to the City of Fowler • Overall Quality Control of the contract documents
Task 2: Topographic Survey and Geotechnical Services
The survey shall include (but not be limited to):
• Full topographic survey of Adams Avenue where new improvements will be located and partial topographic survey where detailed topo is not needed; Survey will extend from 7th Street to Temperance Avenue • 100’ Cross Sections
• Storm Drain inverts to be dipped wherever possible
• More detailed topo around accessibility ramp locations • Existing observable improvements within the right of way or directly adjacent thereto that may be affected by the project • Observable Utilities which include fire hydrants, water meter boxes, sewer cleanouts, sewer and storm manholes, valve boxes, etc.
• Tie into City of Fowler benchmark system
• Perform the necessary materials testing required for the project Right of way limits will be drafted on the topo from record maps; right of way will be drafting utilizing title reports where needed.

Task 3: Utility Coordination and Environmental Clearance • Conduct utility research and identify potential conflicts with record utilities • Coordinate with utility companies
• Assist with liability determination.
• Prepare utility conflict exhibits
• Meet with utility companies through a video conference at around the 30%, 60%, and 90% design stages • Work with utility companies to address and resolve identified conflicts • Plan and attend Utility Coordination Meetings through a video conference • 4Creeks will be responsible for identifying and completing the necessary CEQA and NEPA exemption documents.

We have assumed that coordination will be required with PG&E and one (1) additional communication company based on our visual assessment of the on-site utility poles. Utility coordination procedures will follow the current Caltrans LAPM requirements.

Task 4: Construction Plans
4Creeks anticipates providing the following plan sheets for the project:
• Cover Sheet
• General Notes
• Demolition Plans (Assumed 1”=20’, 5-6 sheets)
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• Ramp, Drive Approach, and Street Cross Sections (1 sheet) • Street Construction Plans & Index Sheet (Assumed 1”=20’ scale, 4-5 sheets); sidewalk and driveway grading plans will be shown on these sheets, profiles will not be included or needed on these sheets • Curb Ramp Detail Sheets (Assumed 4 per page at 1”=5’, 2 sheets); ramp details will include elevations, dimensions, and will show transitions to the existing concrete sidewalks • Drive Approach Detail Sheets (Assumed 4 per page at 1” = 5’, 2 sheets); approach details will include elevations, dimensions, and will show transitions to the existing concrete sidewalks • Construction and City Standard Details (Assumed 3 sheets) • Details (Assumed 1” = 20’, 1-2 sheets); the midblock pedestrian signal, button-activated pedestrian crossing signs, and associated details will be shown on these sheets
• Striping and Signage Plans (Assumed 1”=40’, 1-2 sheets) We plan on holding one (1) meeting with the City at each design submittal stage 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100%. We have included holding two (2) meetings at the City and other meetings being done through video conferencing with the City to minimize costs.

Our understanding is that we will be required to submit plans to DSA, but we are anticipating minimal plan check comments from them. We have included an estimated DSA fee in our fee estimate. 4Creeks will address plan check comments from the City at each submittal stage.

Task 5: Cost Estimate and Specifications
• Provide opinion of probable cost estimate based on the Construction Documents • Provide technical specifications, special provisions, and bid item descriptions to complete the project • Our understanding is that the City will provide their typical front-end bid document in word format and we will modify all of the information for this project. Our understanding is that the City will add all Federal language to the bid specifications Task 6: Bidding Phase Services
• Assist with Questions during the Bidding Phase
• Issue Addendum Revision plan sheets as necessary.

Task 7: Construction Management Assistance
We have assumed that the construction contract for this project will be 45 working days. Our estimated fee is based on this assumption. Our understanding is that City will perform the public works inspection, employee interviews, certified payrolls reviews, and building inspections. We anticipate providing a part time construction manager to perform the following services to the City under this Construction Management Assistance task:
• Project Startup and Pre-Construction Meeting
• Schedule and Submittal Review and Respond to RFI’s and Document Revisions • Record Keeping per LAPM and General and Utility Coordination • Bi-Weekly Progress Meetings will be cone over Zoom to minimize costs to the City • Field Changes Support
• Change Order Review
• Progress Billing Review
• Weekly statement of working days and RE Diaries
• Coordinate with the City Inspector and Contractor
• Final Punchlist Development & Issuance & Project Closeout • Draft a set of Record As-Built plans at project completion using information provided by the City/Contractor 37 87
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ID Task Name Duration Start Finish
1 Project Design (Overall) 255 days Tue 2/18/25 Mon 2/9/26 2 Project Contract Approval 1 day Tue 2/18/25 Tue 2/18/25 3 Kickoff Meeting (Week Range) 5 days Wed 2/19/25 Tue 2/25/25 4 30% Plan/Est - Design 60 days Wed 2/26/25 Tue 5/20/25 5 Caltrans Environmental Submission 40 days Wed 5/21/25 Tue 7/15/25 6 30% Plans/Est - City Review 16 days Wed 5/21/25 Wed 6/11/25 7 30% Plans/Est - City Mtg (Week Range) 4 days Thu 6/12/25 Tue 6/17/25 8 Utility Company Relocation, if needed 189 days Wed 5/21/25 Mon 2/9/26 9 60% PS&E - Design 40 days Wed 6/18/25 Tue 8/12/25
10 60% PS&E - City Review 16 days Wed 8/13/25 Wed 9/3/25 11 60% PS&E - City Mtg (Week Range) 5 days Thu 9/4/25 Wed 9/10/25 12 90% PS&E - Design 30 days Thu 9/11/25 Wed 10/22/25
13 CTC Submission 60 days Thu 10/23/25 Wed 1/14/26
14 Caltrans PS&E Submission 60 days Fri 11/14/25 Thu 2/5/26 15 90% PS&E - City Review 16 days Thu 10/23/25 Thu 11/13/25 16 90% / 100% PS&E - City Mtg (Week Range) 5 days Fri 11/14/25 Thu 11/20/25 17 100% PS&E 25 days Fri 11/21/25 Thu 12/25/25
18 Bid Plans (Range) 2 days Fri 2/6/26 Mon 2/9/26

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Similar Project Experience
4Creeks has been involved in several transportation infrastructure projects similar in scope and complexity to the City of Fowler Safe Routes to School project. These projects aimed at improving traffic flow, pedestrian and cyclist safety, and ADA compliance.

Some notable projects include:

Dinuba ATP Improvements Project – Focused on enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety through curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements across multiple road segments.

Kamm Avenue + Alta Avenue Roundabout – Aimed at improving traffic flow and safety through roundabout improvements, right-of-way acquisitions, and utility relocations.

SRTS Dennison Road Bicycle/Pedestrian Corridor – Developed to promote non-motorized transportation by improving sidewalks, signage, and RRFB installation.

Tulare Avenue + Santa Fe Street Roundabout – Designed to alleviate traffic congestion at a complicated intersection by implementing a full roundabout with pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly enhancements.

Avenue 280 Widening – Segment 2 – Designed to improve traffic capacity and reduce congestion, as well as improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, through roadway widening, utility coordination, new traffic signals, and new pedestrian and bicycle facilities.

Caldwell Avenue Widening Improvements – Expansion of a key arterial roadway, including ADA-compliant pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and significant utility coordination.

Challenges and Solutions
Caltrans Coordination
• Challenge: Projects involving state or federal funding require compliance with Caltrans design standards, environmental approvals, and funding protocols.
• Solution: 4Creeks has extensive experience with the Caltrans LAPM to streamline design approvals. Early coordination meetings ensure compliance with Caltrans and help reduce project delays.

Utility Coordination
• Challenge: Projects such as Avenue 280 and the Kamm Avenue Roundabout required relocating multiple utilities, including power, gas, irrigation pipelines, and telecom lines. • Solution: The team held multiple coordination meetings with utility providers (e.g., SCE, AT&T, Southern California Gas) to minimize conflicts, optimize relocation timelines, and avoid project delays.

General Agency Coordination
• Challenge: Often times projects require approval from cities, counties, irrigation districts, school districts, and funding agencies.
• Solution: 4Creeks maintains active communication with stakeholders, conducts frequent design reviews, and ensures projects meet local, state, and federal funding requirements. For example, our Tulare Avenue and Santa Fe Street Roundabout project involved seven utility companies, requiring extensive coordination. 41 91
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REFERENCES
4Creeks References
Project Name
+ Location
Agency Contact Project
Cost
Project
Dates
Project Team Scope of Work
Tulare Avenue +
Santa Fe Street
Roundabout
Visalia, CA
Rebecca Keenan
Senior Civil Engineer
City of Visalia
(559) 713-4541
[email protected]
$388,862 2018-2021 Kyle McDonald, PE,

QSD, MBA
Chris Crawford, PE
Kevin Clow
Macy Hernandez
Civil Engineering
Surveying
Utility Coordination
Santa Fe Byway
Trail
Porterville, CA
Sarah Weaver
Project Manager
City of Porterville
(559) 791-7843
[email protected]
$588,966 2022-2024 Elsa Mejia, PE
Lisa Wallis-Dutra, PE,
TE, PTOE, RSP₁
Ryan Dudley, PE
Taryn Pascua, PE
Matt Ramsey
Civil Engineering
Surveying
Architecture
Utility Coordination
Tulare Avenue
Reconstruction +
Underground
Utilities
Tulare, CA
Dylan Chimienti
Project Manager
City of Tulare
(559) 684-4267
[email protected]
$264,000 2019-2021 Elsa Mejia, PE
Taryn Pascua, PE
Civil Engineering
Surveying
Water Resources
Utility Coordination
Jason Watts, PE References
Project Name
+ Location
Agency Contact Project
Cost
Project
Dates
Project Team Scope of Work
2024 Street
Corridor Project
Dinuba, CA
George Avila
Public Works Director
City of Dinuba
(559) 591-5924
[email protected]
$264,000 2020-2024 Jason Watts, PE
Trevor Brooks
Derek Nelson
Randy Wasnick, PLS
Jason Arellano
Civil Engineering
Surveying
Utility Coordination
Construction
Management
Pinon Street
Tehachapi, CA
Andrew Norton, PE
City Engineer
City of Tehachapi
(661) 822-2200 ext. 114
[email protected]
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$907,735 2022-2023 Jason Watts, PE
Macy Hernandez
Derek Nelson
Randy Wasnick, PLS
Jason Arellano
Civil Engineering
Surveying
Utility Coordination
ROW Acquisition
Construction
Assistance
Kamm Avenue +
Alta Avenue
Roundabout
Dinuba, CA
Luis Patlan
City Manager
City of Dinuba
(559) 591-5924
[email protected]
$264,000 2020-2024 Jason Watts, PE
Kyle McDonald, PE,

QSD, MBA
Macy Hernandez
Derek Nelson
Randy Wasnick, PLS
Jason Arellano
Civil Engineering
Surveying
Utility Coordination
Construction
Management
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Lisa Wallis-Dutra, PE, TE, PTOE, RSP₁ References
Project Name
+ Location
Agency Contact Project
Cost
Project
Dates
Project Team Scope of Work
Butterfield Stage
Corridor
Porterville, CA
Sarah Weaver
Project Manager
City of Porterville
(559) 791-7843
[email protected]
$1,160,141 2022-
Present
Elsa Mejia, PE
Lisa Wallis-Dutra, PE,
TE, PTOE, RSP₁
Taryn Pascua, PE
Randy Wasnick, PLS
Jason Arellano
Will Ruoff
Mark Sorhouet, SE, PE
Prime Consultant
Civil Engineering
Surveying
Utility Coordination
Traffic Engineering
Structural
Engineering
Architecture
Sequoia Avenue
Multimodal
Improvements
Woodlake, CA
Ramon Lara
City Administrator
City of Woodlake
(559) 564-8055
[email protected]
$345,983 2023-
Present
Lisa Wallis-Dutra, PE,
TE, PTOE, RSP₁
Elsa Mejia, PE
Randy Wasnick, PLS
Jason Arellano
Krystal Chavez
Prime Consultant
Civil Engineering
Surveying
Utility Coordination
Traffic Engineering
Goshen Trail
Reconstruction
Visalia, CA
Diego Corvera, PE, LCI
Senior Civil Engineer
City of Visalia
(559) 713-4209
[email protected]
$1,284,306 2022-
Present
Lisa Wallis-Dutra, PE,
TE, PTOE, RSP₁
Taryn Pascua, PE
Randy Wasnick, PLS
Elsa Mejia, PE
Jason Arellano
Prime Consultant
Civil Engineering
Surveying
Utility Coordination
Traffic Engineering
Architecture
Randy Wasnick, PLS References
Project Name
+ Location
Agency Contact Project
Cost
Project
Dates
Project Team Scope of Work
Caldwell Avenue
Widening &
Improvements
(Santa Fe Street
to Lovers Lane)
Visalia, CA
Chris Crawford
City Engineer
City of Visalia
(559) 713-4444
[email protected]
$1.1 Million 2106-2024 Randy Wasnick, PLS
Matt Limas
Clinton Caudle
Surveying
Kamm Avenue +
Alta Avenue
Roundabout
Dinuba, CA
Luis Patlan
City Manager
City of Dinuba
(559) 591-5924
[email protected]
$264,000 2020-2024 Randy Wasnick, PLS
Matt Limas
Clinton Caudle
Surveying
Villa Street
Reconstruction
Porterville, CA
Daniel Cervantez
City Engineer
City of Porterville
(559) 782-7462
[email protected]
$400,00 2019-
Present
Randy Wasnick, PLS
Matt Limas
Clinton Caudle
Surveying

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David Duda References
Project Name +
Location
Agency Contact Project Cost Project
Dates
Project Team Scope of Work
Dinuba ATP
Improvements
Dinuba, CA
Jason Watts
City Engineer
City of Dinuba
(559) 591-5924
[email protected]
$17 Million
(Total Project
Cost)
2023-2025 Jason Watts, PE
David Duda
Angel Barajas-Diaz
Brad Perrine
Anna Wagner
Environmental
Planning
Citrus Avenue +
Road 168
Roundabout
Farmersville, CA
Michael Schulte
City Manager
City of Farmersville
(559) 696-2312
mschulte@cityoffarmer
sville-ca.gov
$12,000
(Environmental
Cost)
2023-2025 Lisa Wallis-Dutra,
PE, TE, PTOE, RSP₁
Elsa Mejia, PE
David Duda
Molly Baumeister,
AICP
Brad Perrine
Anna Wagner
Environmental
Planning
West Sequoia
Avenue
Improvements
Woodlake, CA
Emmanuel Llamas
Community
Development Director
City of Woodlake
(559) 564-8055
[email protected]
a.us
$345,983
(Environmental
Cost)
2023-2024 Lisa Wallis-Dutra,
PE, TE, PTOE, RSP₁
David Duda
Molly Baumeister,
AICP
Anna Wagner
Environmental
Planning
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Sycamore - San Joaquin Avenue Improvements / 2022 - 2023 Client: City of Tulare (State Funded)
AƩn: Bryan Cahill
(559) 684-4209
[email protected]
Krazan provided the geotechnical engineering and is currently providing material tesƟ ng and inspecƟ on services for the Sycamore - San Jouquin Avenue improvements. This project is focused at:
 Geotechnical Engineering and Design
 Underground uƟ lity backfi ll compacƟ on tesƟ ng
 Asphalt Pavement Engineering and Design
 Asphalt Pavement onsite InspecƟ on and TesƟ ng
 PCC Concrete onsite inspecƟ on and tesƟ ng
 Materials Laboratory tesƟ ng and InspecƟ on
Project DescripƟ on:

The work to be done consists of demoliƟ on and reconstrucƟ on of concrete curb ramps, construcƟ on of concrete curb and guƩ er, demoliƟ on and installaƟ on of sewer, water, and storm drain improvements, grind and removal of exisƟ ng asphalt concrete, earthwork and grading, prepare subgrade and place Class II aggregate base and hot mix asphalt concrete pavement, and installing pavement striping, markings and signs.

Key staff : Ian BeaƩ y (Project Manager),
Dave Jarosz (Principal), Jared
Gruszcynski (Lab Manager), Victor Perez
(Inspector)
Contract value: $119,773
Key Elements
 Geotechnical Engineering
Consultant (On-call)
 Asphalt Pavement InspecƟ ons and
TesƟ ng
 PCC Concrete InspecƟ on and
TesƟ ng
 Materials on/off site TesƟ ng
 Fast-Paced contractor driven
schedule

Adams Avenue Improvements / 2024
Client: Peters Engineering Group
AƩ n: Will Washburn
(559) 299-1544
[email protected]
Krazan provided the geotechnical engineering and Limited Pavement SecƟ on EvaulaƟ on. This project is focused at:
 Geotechnical Engineering and Design
 Underground uƟ lity backfi ll compacƟ on tesƟ ng
 Asphalt Pavement Engineering and Design
 Asphalt Pavement onsite InspecƟ on and TesƟ ng
 PCC Concrete onsite inspecƟ on and tesƟ ng
 Materials Laboratory tesƟ ng
Project DescripƟ on:

Key staff : Dave Jarosz (Principal),George
HaƩ rup (Engineer), Ian BeaƩ y (Project
Manager), Jared Gruszcynski (Lab
Manager),
Contract value: $2,800.00
Key Elements
 Geotechnical Engineering
Consultant
 Asphalt Pavement InspecƟ ons and
TesƟ ng
 PCC Concrete InspecƟ on and
TesƟ ng
 Materials on/off site TesƟ ng
 Fast-Paced contractor driven
schedule
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Riggin Avenue Widening / 2023-2024
Client: 4Creek
AƩ n: Kyle McDonald
(559) 802-3052
[email protected]
Krazan provided a Limited Geotechnical InvesƟ gaƟ on. This project is focused at:
 A site reconnaissance to evaluate the exisƟ ng condiƟ ons at the project site and mark test boring locaƟ ons.
 Obtain an encroachment permit from city of visalia and contracƟ ng USA to mark the locaƟ on of any underground uƟ lites in the vicinity of the proposed test boring.
 Asphalt Pavement Engineering and Design
 Materials Laboratory tesƟ ng
Project DescripƟ on:

The Riggin Avenue widening project between Mooney Boulevard and Conyer Street will widen the exisƟ ng undivided 2-lane roadway into a 4-lane divided roadway consisƟ ng of landscaped median islands, incorporated bike lanes and four travel lanes.

With this widening project the City is proposing to incorporate a local frontage road along the southside of Riggin Avenue between Divisadero Street and Conyer Street.

Key staff : Dave Jarosz (Principal), Jared
Gruszcynski (Lab Manager), Victor Perez
(Inspector)
Contract value: $19,300
Key Elements
 Geotechnical Engineering
Consultant
 Job Site Safety
 Working in an acƟ ve locaƟ on
 Understanding of asphalt
pavements
 Fast-Paced contractor driven
schedule
King Husein School /2023
Client: Madera Unifi ed School District
AƩ n: Rosalind Cox
(559) 675-4548
[email protected]
Krazan & Associates, Inc. provided a Geotechnical Engineering InvesƟ gaƟ on, Preliminary Endangerment Assessment (PEA), a Phase I ESA, a Pipeline Risk Analysis (PRA), an Above-Ground Storage Tank Assessment (AST Assessment). This project is focused at:
 Geotechnical Engineering and Design
 PEA was to collect environmental data to assess whether past or current land use has caused a release of hazardous substances that may result in an unacceptable human health risk associated with future subject site use.
 Materials Laboratory tesƟ ng
Project DescripƟ on:

King Husein School - New Campus to be located approximately 850 feet west of N. Westberry Boulevard and approximately 400 feet south of Cleveland Avenue in Madera, Madera County, California.

The development will include a TransiƟ onal Kindergarten building, 4 Academic buildings, a CTE Focused building, an AdministraƟ on/ Library building, a MulƟ purpose building, an AthleƟ c Storage building, and a Pre-School building
Key staff : Dave Jarosz (Principal), Jared
Gruszcynski (Lab Manager). Mark
Edwards (Project Manager)
Contract value: $89,742.00
Key Elements
 Geotechnical Engineering
Consultant
 Enviromental Engineering
Consultant
 Asphalt Pavement InspecƟ ons and
TesƟ ng
 PCC Concrete InspecƟ on and
TesƟ ng
 Fast-Paced contractor driven
schedule
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LITIGATION
4Creeks, Inc. has no lawsuit or litigation from any public agency project undertaken by the firm within the last five (5) years or any project where a claim or settlement was paid by our firm or its insurers within the last five (5) years. 48 98
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST
4Creeks, Inc. and our team of subconsultants has no actual, apparent, or potential conflicts of interest that may exist relative to the services to be provided under any contract awarded pursuant to the project RFP. In addition, 4Creeks agrees to comply with the California Political Reform Act.
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1275 N. Willow Avenue, Clovis, CA 93619
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Scope of Work Project
Technician II
Project
Technician III
Project
Technician IV
Associate
Engineer
Engineer I Engineer II
Senior
Engineer
Principal
Engineer
Structural
Engineer
Assistant
Surveyor
Principal Land
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Survey Crew
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Krazan
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Kick-Off Meeting w/ City 4 4 $1,564
Project Coordination 6 6 $2,345
Prepare Project Schedule 8 $992
$4,901
Task 2 - Topographic Survey/Geotechnical Services
Field Research 10 $1,240
Control 10 $1,240
Field Data Collection 16 $7,094
Office Drafting 9 $1,116
Prepare boundary based upon record information 5 $620
Geotechnical Engineering Services $3,500 $4,025
$15,336
Task 3 - Utility Coordination/Environmental Clearance
Utility Coordination/Research 20 $2,480
CEQA/NEPA (Assuming Exemptions) 10 $1,240
Drafting As-Built Information 20 $2,480
$6,201
Task 4 - Construction Plans
Site Visit 4 4 $1,371
30% Civil Engineering Design 50 $6,201
60% Civil Engineering Design 35 8 4 $6,593
90% Civil Engineering Design 25 $3,101
100% Civil Engineering Design 20 8 8 $5,607
City Meetings (30%, 60%, 90%, and 100%) 8 $1,749
Documentation / Organization 16 $1,588
$26,209
Task 5 - Cost Estimate/Specifications
60% Specifications and Cost Estimate 16 $1,984
90% Specifications and Cost Estimate 16 $1,984
100% Specifications and Cost Estimate 8 $992
$4,961
Task 6 - Bidding Phase Services
Pre-bid meeting 2 3 $894
RFIs and Addendums 8 16 8 5 $4,384
$5,279
Task 7 - Construction Management Assistance
Pre-Con Meeting 2 2 $676
Site Visits 8 $1,749
Construction Management Services: Public Works 16 32 24 $10,651 As-Built Plan Production 8 24 12 4 $5,436
16 72 266 56 0 26 80 0 0 0 0 16 $18,512
$81,399
City of Fowler - Fremont Elementary, Marshal Elementary, and Fowler High School SRTS Fee Proposal
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EXHIBIT B

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior to commencement of the Services, Vendor shall take out and maintain at its own expense the insurance coverage required by this Exhibit C. Vendor shall cause any subcontractor with whom Vendor contracts for the performance of Services pursuant to this Agreement to take out and maintain equivalent insurance coverage. Said insurance shall be maintained at all times during Vendor’s performance of Services under this Agreement, and for any additional period specified herein. All insurance shall be placed with insurance companies that are licensed and admitted to conduct business in the State of California and are rated at a minimum with an "A:VII" by A.M. Best Company, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.

(ii) Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by the State of California. (iii) Automobile Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
(iv) Umbrella or Excess Liability. In the event Vendor purchases an Umbrella or Excess insurance policy(ies) to meet the “Minimum Limits of Insurance,” this insurance policy(ies) shall “follow form” and afford no less coverage than the primary insurance policy(ies). In addition, such Umbrella or Excess insurance policy(ies) shall also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers.
(v) Professional Liability. Contractor shall maintain professional liability insurance that insures against professional errors and omissions that may be made in performing the Services to be rendered in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000) per claim and in the aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this agreement, and Contractor agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than three years after completion of the services required by this agreement.

If Vendor maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City shall be entitled to coverage at the higher limits maintained.
b. Other Insurance Provisions. The general liability policy is to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
(i) The City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be covered as insured's with respect to liability arising out of automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by or on behalf of the Vendor; and with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Vendor including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Vendor’s insurance (at least as broad 108
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as ISO Form 20 10 11 85 or both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33 or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 forms if later revisions used).
(ii) For any claims related to the Services performed pursuant to this Agreement, the Vendor’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers shall be excess of the Vendor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it. (iii) Each insurance policy required by this section shall be endorsed to state that the City shall receive written notice at least thirty (30) days prior to the cancellation, non-renewal, or material modification of the coverages required herein.
(iv) Vendor grants to the City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Vendor may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Vendor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer. (v) Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City of Fowler Risk Services. The City may require the Vendor to purchase coverage with a lower deductible or retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
c. Evidence of Coverage. Vendor shall deliver to City written evidence of the above insurance coverages, including the required endorsements prior to commencing Services under this Agreement; and the production of such written evidence shall be an express condition precedent, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, to Vendor’s right to be paid any compensation under this Agreement. City's failure, at any time, to object to Vendor’s failure to provide the specified insurance or written evidence thereof (either as to the type or amount of such insurance), shall not be deemed a waiver of City's right to insist upon such insurance later.
d. Maintenance of Insurance. If Vendor fails to furnish and maintain the insurance required by this section, City may (but is not required to) purchase such insurance on behalf of Vendor, and the Vendor shall pay the cost thereof to City upon demand, and City shall furnish Vendor with any information needed to obtain such insurance. Moreover, at its discretion, City may pay for such insurance with funds otherwise due Vendor under this Agreement.
e. Subcontractors. If the Vendor should subcontract all or any portion of the work to be performed in this Agreement, the Vendor shall cover the subcontractor, and/or require each subcontractor to adhere to all the requirements contained herein. Similarly, any cancellation, lapse, reduction or change of subcontractor’s insurance shall have the same impact as described above. f. Special Risks or Circumstances. The City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances. g. Indemnity and Defense. Except as otherwise expressly provided, the insurance requirements in this section shall not in any way limit, in either scope or amount, the indemnity and defense obligations separately owed by Vendor to City under this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT C

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: March 4, 2025
FROM: MICHAEL S. REID, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: APPROVE Position Authorization Resolution No. 2771 creating a temporary full-time Police Cadet position

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Council approval of this item will further strengthen recruitment and retention efforts for highly qualified police officer candidates as part of an overall strategic staffing plan in the highly competitive police officer job market.

BACKGROUND
On May 3, 2023, Council approved the first ever sponsored police academy trainee in Fowler’s history. City Council recognized that sponsoring law enforcement trainees would significantly help the City of Fowler’s recruitment and retention efforts for sworn law enforcement officers.

The City’s first sponsored cadet is now a full-time police officer with the City of Fowler. Based on the success of the program, staff recommend revisions and sponsoring an additional police academy trainee in 2025.

It's apparent that hiring people who have grown up in this community, and who have roots and family in Fowler, is the path forward for ensuring the City has a highly qualified police force who is committed to our community.

Staff reviewed the success of the sponsored police academy trainee program, and determined it would be beneficial for the position to be a temporary full-time benefitted Police Cadet position, instead of a part-time Community Service Officer position. The previous part-time position did not offer health benefits and was limited to working 1,000 hours per fiscal year. This created operational challenges. This would also allow the cadet to attend pre-academy training offered by the Clovis Police Department as a preparatory class, readying academy cadets for the rigorous physical fitness and academic standards they will see in the police academy. This is an invaluable experience for cadets that helps ensure their success in the academy and as police officers for the sponsoring agency.

Other law enforcement agencies across the state offer this type of position, including the cities of Kingsburg, Fresno, Clovis and Madera. These agencies have found that establishing a cadet position allows trainees to fully focus on their studies, creates an easier transition to a sworn 111
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officer position upon successful completion of the academy, and leads to candidates later excelling in their field training after the police academy.

PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as a part of the City Council Agenda.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
“This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.”

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
General Plan Goal PS-4
Prepare a staffing plan for the Police Department to establish target staffing levels and update the plan periodically.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget included full funding for one 5% POST, top step sworn officer that has been unfilled since September 2024 in anticipation of sponsoring one academy trainee. These savings will be utilized to cover the personnel and academy costs for this position. It is intended that after the Police Cadet’s successful completion of the police academy, the Police Cadet would transition into an existing police officer vacancy and the temporary Police Cadet position would remain vacant.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
No procurement is associated with this action.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

Attachments
- Position Authorization Resolution No. 2771 and Attachment A 112
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RESOLUTION NO. 2771

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER

ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF FULL-TIME POSITIONS AND CERTAIN

TEMPORARY POSITIONS AUTHORIZED IN THE CITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
WHEREAS, maintaining a Position Authorization Resolution is an essential best practice in municipal budgeting and internal controls; and WHEREAS, the number of full-time positions and certain temporary positions in which persons may be employed by the City during Fiscal Year 2024/2025 is set forth in Attachment A of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, that the number of persons employed in full-time positions and certain temporary positions shall not exceed the total number of authorized positions; and WHEREAS, a change in the total number of full-time positions and certain temporary positions authorized in the City shall only be accomplished by Resolution of the Council; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fowler that the number of full-time positions and certain temporary positions in which persons may be employed by the City during Fiscal Year 2024/2025 is hereby established by this Position Authorization Resolution and shall be as set forth in Attachment A of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March 2025, at a regular meeting of the Fowler City Council by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
___________________________
Juan Mejia, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Angela Vasquez, City Clerk
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Full Time Benefited
Classification FTE Primary Dept
City Manager 1.0 Administration
Assistant City Manager 1.0 Comm Dev
City Clerk / Personnel Manager 1.0 Clerk
Finance Director & Treasurer 1.0 Finance
Accountant ! 1.0 Finance
Accounting Technician ! 1.0 Finance
Administrative Assistant 2.0 Finance
Building Official 1.0 Comm Dev
Permit Technician 1.0 Comm Dev
Projects and Compliance Administrator 1.0 Comm Dev
Police Chief 1.0 Police
Police Sergeant 2.0 Police
Police Corporal 2.0 Police
Police Officer 8.0 Police
Community Service Officer I 1.0 Police
Crime Analyst 1.0 Police
Public Works & Public Utilities Director 1.0 PW
Public Works Supervisor 1.0 PW
Lead Maintenance Worker 1.0 PW
Maintenance Worker $ 3.0 PW
Maintenance Assistant $ 3.0 PW
Lead Water Operator 1.0 PW
Water Operator in Training ^ 2.0 PW
Recreation and Senior Center Supervisor 1.0 Senior/Recreation

39.0 Temporary and/or Part Time Benefited
Classification TE Primary Dept
Police Cadet 1.0 Police

1.0 ! @ # $ % ^ Denotes a "Skill Range" pursuant to the Employee Benefits Handbook.

City of Fowler
Position Authorization Resolution
Attachment A
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: March 4, 2025
FROM: YVONNE HERNANDEZ, Recreation Supervisor
SUBJECT: APPROVE a $2,000 donation to Fowler High School Sober Grad Committee using fiscal year 2024-25 CalRecycle funds

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action provides a $2,000 donation to the Fowler High School Sober Grad.

BACKGROUND
The Fowler High School Sober Grad celebrates the accomplishments of the high school senior by giving them a safe environment, which includes an alcohol and drug free place to celebrate their graduation. The Fowler High School Sober Grad will be performing volunteer clean up at the City-Wide Yard Sale event on Saturday, March 22, 2025 for this donation.

PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as a part of the City Council Agenda.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
General Plan Goal OS-3
Recreational programming and facilities meet the needs of community members of all ages and abilities.

FISCAL IMPACT
The City of Fowler received a $5,000 recycling grant from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for FY 2024-25, and this donation will be funded from this grant.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
No procurement is associated with this action.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: March 4, 2025
FROM: THOMAS W. GAFFERY IV, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Actions pertaining to the Safe Streets for All grant program:
i. APPROVE Resolution No. 2772 authorizing the City
Manager to execute grant agreements and documents
related to the grant program
ii. APPROVE a Professional Services Agreement with TDG
Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $149,846
to deliver a Safe Routes to School Master Plan, ADA
transition and Vision Zero Plan and authorize the City
Manager to negotiate its terms

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action will deliver a Safe Routes to School Master Plan, ADA transition and Vision Zero Plan (Plan).

BACKGROUND
The City received a $120,000 Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant from the US Department of Transportation.

The Plan will provide a citywide approach to transportation safety and will include Vision Zero strategies to improve bicycle, pedestrian, and driver safety throughout the City with a specific focus on providing safe routes to school and an ADA transition plan for transportation facilities.

The Plan will improve transportation operational performance with the elimination of trafficrelated deaths and severe injuries in the City. The Plan will expand on the work already completed as a part of the City’s General Plan, the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Master Plan, and the Fresno COG Active Transportation Plan. Key components of the Plan will also address:
 Improving access to local schools in the area.
 Improving multi-modal connection between residential and commercial development across SR 99, Golden State Boulevard, and the Union Pacific Railroad.  Improving alternative transportation features like sidewalks, pedestrian signal indicators, bike lanes, bike boxes, and timing of traffic signals to increase connectivity.  Identifying areas that lack ADA connectivity and outline a plan to remove those connectivity barriers.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as a part of the City Council Agenda.

At this time, the City Council is not taking any action that would constitute approval of a Project.

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
Goal CH-1
Opportunities for physical activity, such as walking and biking, are integrated into the built environment.

Policy CH-1
Implement an active transportation network that links residential uses with schools, shopping, entertainment, recreation, and employment centers.

Action Item CH-1a
Identify gaps in the existing pedestrian and bicycle network to inform capital improvements programming and grant funding opportunities.

Policy CH-3
Consider pedestrian and bicyclist safety and comfort in the design and development of streets, parks, and public spaces.

Goal OS-1
Open space areas form a connected network, linking Fowler’s residential neighborhoods to passive and active recreation opportunities.

Goal MOB-1
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Fowler’s streets are a safe and enjoyable environment for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and people of all ages and abilities.

Policy MOB-11
Ensure street and road projects are adequately designed to accommodate safe and convenient pedestrian and bicyclist access.

FISCAL IMPACT
This project is funded by a $120,000 US Department of Transportation Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant. The City’s required match will be funded through traffic impact fees.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
This procurement is governed by Federal regulations relating to procurement by non-Federal entities. Small purchase procedures are used when the goods/services are in excess of $10,000, but less than $250,000 (48 CFR § 2.101) and require the City utilize informal bidding procedures where the City receives several quotes from several different qualified contractors (2 CFR § 200.320, subd. (a)(2)(i)).

Proposals were requested from five firms. Four proposals were received and all were deemed responsive. Staff conducted interviews and deemed TDG Engineering, Inc. to be the best qualified. As this item is above the Interim City Manager’s procurement authority, it is being brought forward for City Council consideration.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

Attachments
- Resolution No. 2772
- Agreement and Exhibits
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RESOLUTION NO. 2772

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITY OF FOWLER

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CITY OF FOWLER SAFE STREETS FOR ALL (SS4A) DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fowler is eligible to receive Federal funding for certain transportation related projects through the United States Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fowler is in support of the grant application to the United States Department of Transportation for the City of Fowler Safe Streets for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program to provide a Safe Routes to School (Master Plan), ADA transition and Vision Zero Plan; and
WHEREAS, a grant agreement and other documents may need to be executed with the United States Department of Transportation before such funds can be reimbursed through the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fowler wishes to delegate authorization to execute these agreements and any amendments thereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fowler that the City Manager is authorized to execute all grant agreements and other documents and any amendments thereto related to the United States Department of Transportation for the City of Fowler Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March 2025, at a regular meeting of the Fowler City Council by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
___________________________
Juan Mejia, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Angela Vasquez, City Clerk
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CITY OF FOWLER

CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Contract Services Agreement for Professional Services ("Agreement") is entered into between the City of Fowler, a California general law city ("City") and TDG Engineering, Inc., a California Corporation ("Vendor") with respect to the following recitals, which are a substantive part of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective on March 4, 2025 ("Effective Date").

RECITALS
A. City desires to engage the services of a qualified vendor to provide a Safe Routes to School Master Plan, ADA transition and Vision Zero Plan (Safety Action Plan) ("Services") more fully described in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.

B. Vendor is engaged in the business of providing these Services and hereby represents that Vendor is qualified, experienced, and capable of providing these Services, and possesses any required licenses, certifications, security/bonding, and/or training necessary thereto.

C. City desires to contract with Vendor to provide these Services on the terms and conditions as set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual agreements herein, City and Vendor agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

4. Payment for Services. City shall pay Vendor for the Services performed pursuant to this Agreement on a time and materials basis. The total amount paid by City to Vendor pursuant to this Agreement shall not exceed One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Six Dollars ($149,846).

The foregoing is inclusive of all labor, equipment, materials, costs and expenses, taxes, and overhead. Vendor reserves the right to escalate rates annually on or around April 1st of each year. City shall pay Vendor for Services satisfactorily performed pursuant to this Agreement. Vendor shall submit an invoice to City containing detailed billing information regarding the Services provided and City shall tender payment to Vendor within thirty (30) days after receipt of invoice. Should the City fail to make timely payment, Vendor reserves the right to stop work until payment is received.

5. Independent Contractor Status. Vendor and its subcontractors, if any, shall perform the Services as 120
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independent contractors and not as officers, employees, agents or volunteers of City. Vendor is engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business to perform the Services required by this Agreement and is hereby retained to perform work that is outside the usual course of City’s business. Vendor is free from the control and direction of City in connection with the manner of performance of the work. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to create any contractual relationship between City and Vendor’s employees or subcontractors, nor shall anything contained in this Agreement be deemed to give any third party, including but not limited to Vendor’s employees or subcontractors, any claim or right of action against City.

7. [Reserved]

Vendor shall provide City with a working draft of all reports upon reasonable request by City and of all final reports prepared by Vendor under this Agreement.

11. [Reserved]

12. [Reserved]

14. Conflicts of Interest. Vendor warrants that neither Vendor nor any of its employees have an improper interest, present or contemplated, in the Services which would affect Vendor’s or its employees’ performance of the Services. Vendor further warrants that neither Vendor nor any of its employees have real property, 121
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business interests or income that will be affected by the Services. Vendor covenants that no person having any such interest, whether an employee or subcontractor shall perform the Services under this Agreement. During the performance of the Services, Vendor shall not employ or retain the services of any person who is employed by the City or a member of any City Board or Commission.

17. Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall terminate as provided in Section 3, unless terminated earlier pursuant to the following:
a. Termination by City: For Convenience. City may at its discretion terminate this Agreement for convenience and without cause upon fourteen (14) days prior written notice to Vendor. Upon receipt of a termination notice pursuant to this subsection, Vendor shall promptly discontinue all Services affected, unless the notice directs otherwise.
b. Termination by City or Vendor: For Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon ten (10) days prior written notice to the other party of a material breach, and a failure within that time period to cure or commence reasonable steps to cure the breach.
c. Compensation to Vendor Upon Termination. Vendor shall be paid compensation for Services satisfactorily performed prior to notice of termination. As to any phase partially performed but for which the applicable portion of Vendor’s compensation has not become due, Vendor shall be paid the reasonable value of its Services provided. However, in no event shall such payment when added to any other payment due under the applicable part of the work exceed the total compensation of such part as specified Section 4. In the event of termination due to Vendor’s failure to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through no fault of City, City may withhold an amount that would otherwise be payable as an offset to City's damages caused by such failure.
d. Effect of Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement, Vendor shall promptly discontinue all Services affected, unless the notice of termination directs otherwise.

18. Insurance. Vendor shall satisfy the insurance requirements set forth in Exhibit B.

19. Indemnity and Defense. Vendor hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers harmless from and against all claims, demands, causes of action, actions, damages, losses, expenses, and other liabilities, (including without limitation reasonable attorney fees and costs of litigation) to the extent arising out of or in connection with the acts, errors, omissions or negligence of Vendor or its subcontractors relating to the performance of Services described herein to the fullest extent permitted by law, unless the injuries or damages are the result of City's sole negligence or willful misconduct, subject to any limitations imposed by law. Vendor and City agree that said indemnity obligations shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any items specified herein that arose or occurred during the term of this Agreement.

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Agreement, and unemployment and workers’ compensation insurance, social security, or any other taxes upon the wages of Vendor, its employees, agents, and representatives. Vendor agrees to obtain and maintain a business license from City and pay the applicable business license fee to City during the term of this Agreement.

22. Form and Service of Notices. Any and all notices or other communications required or permitted by this Agreement or by law to be delivered to, served upon, or given to either party to this Agreement by the other party shall be in writing and shall be deemed properly delivered, served or given by one of the following methods:
a. Personally delivered to the party to whom it is directed. Service shall be deemed the date of delivery.
b. Delivered by e-mail to a known address of the party to whom it is directed provided the e-mail is accompanied by an acknowledgment of receipt by the other party. Service shall be deemed the date of acknowledgement.
c. Delivery by a reliable overnight delivery service, ex., Federal Express, receipted, addressed to the addressees set forth below the signatories to this Agreement. Service shall be deemed the date of delivery. d. Delivery by deposit in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid. Service shall be deemed delivered ninety-six (96) hours after deposit.

24. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

25. Authority. The signatories to this Agreement warrant and represent that they have the legal right, power, and authority to execute this Agreement and bind their respective entities.

28. Amendments and Waiver. This Agreement shall not be modified or amended in any way, and no provision shall be waived, except in writing signed by the parties hereto. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing or subsequent waiver of the same provision. Failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of the right to compel enforcement of the remaining provisions of this Agreement.

29. Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to confer any rights upon any party not a signatory to this Agreement.

Demand for mediation shall be in writing and delivered to the other party to this Agreement.

Now, therefore, the City and Vendor have executed this Agreement on the date(s) set forth below.

TDG ENGINEERING, INC. CITY OF FOWLER
__________________________
[ ] Thomas W. Gaffery IV
[ ] Interim City Manager
Date: Date:
8484 Georgia Ave., Suite 800 128 South 5th Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910 Fowler, CA 93625
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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES
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128 South Fifth Street ♦ Fowler, CA 93625 ♦ Voice: 559-834-3113 ♦ Fax: 559-834-0185 January 6, 2025
Subject: City of Fowler Safety Action Plan – Safe Streets & Roads for All Dear Interested Parties:

The City of Fowler would like a Statement of Qualifications from your firm to provide the City of Fowler Safety Action Plan – Safe Streets & Roads for All.

Background
The City of Fowler received a US DOT Safe Streets for All Grant and intends to develop a Safety Action Plan which will provide a citywide approach to transportation safety. The Plan will include Vision Zero strategies to improve bicycle, pedestrian, and driver safety throughout the City with a specific focus on providing safe routes to school and an ADA transition plan for transportation facilities. The budget for this project is $150,000.

Scope
The purpose of this Plan is to improve transportation operational performance with the elimination of traffic-related deaths and severe injuries in the City of Fowler consistent with Caltrans and Fresno Council of Government (FCOG) goals. The Plan would be developed in conjunction with several ongoing transportation planning efforts in the City, including a Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Master Plan and the FCOG Active Transportation Plan, in order to increase safety and promote alternative transportation methods to reduce vehicle miles traveled.

The Safety Action Plan will:
• Improve access to local schools in the area, which are all located adjacent to Adams Avenue on the north side of the City of Fowler and require better connectivity across State Route 99 (SR 99).
• Improve multi-modal connection between residential and commercial development across SR 99, Golden State Boulevard, and the Union Pacific Railroad. • Improve alternative transportation features like sidewalks, pedestrian signal indicators, bike lanes, bike boxes, and timing of traffic signals to increase connectivity. • Identify areas that lack ADA connectivity and outline a plan to remove those connectivity barriers.
• Develop a Vision Zero commitment to reducing traffic injury and death to zero. 126
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The planning process would include the following components:
• Project Management.
• Site Analysis. On-site audits of key locations within the City will be conducted to form a detailed understanding of the transportation safety and connectivity issues residents face. • Policy and Safety Analysis. Local, regional, and State policies and programs that influence transportation safety and connectivity in Fowler will be assessed. • Public Outreach. Multiple public workshops will be conducted early in the planning process to understand community transportation needs and safety concerns and identify issues that may not be evident in the data analysis. Additional public events will be held later in the planning process to keep the public informed on progress and get confirmation on identified improvements and recommended actions for the Plan. • Plan Development. A detailed Safety Action Plan will be developed that identifies safety and connectivity issues in the City and proposes improvements and programs to address the concerns. The Plan will summarize the findings of earlier analysis efforts and include goals, objectives, and performance measures to ensure identified improvements have the intended impact on the City long-term.
• Adoption. The Plan will be formally adopted, and the City will make a Vision Zero commitment.

Statements of Qualifications
Please provide a Statement of Qualifications that addresses the following:
• Project & Team Experience. Provide a listing of similar projects of similar scope, which have been completed by members of the team within the past five (5) years, regardless of whether or not the project is included in the References section. Provide a listing of each key staff person who will be assigned to the project, the percentage of time assigned to the project, and background information demonstrating their capabilities and qualifications to perform the assigned task.
• References. Provide a minimum of three (3) client references with projects of similar scope and size, and ideally public agencies.
• Project Understanding. This section should include a clear description of your understanding of the project and state the approaches and methodologies that will used. • Fee Schedule. Please submit a schedule of hourly rates by employee classification, including terms and rates of overtime for additional work if requested. • Contract Terminations. If your organization has had a contract terminated in the last five (5) years, describe such incident. Termination for default is defined as notice to stop performance due to the vendor’s non-performance or poor performance and the issue of performance was either (a) not litigated due to inaction on the part of the vendor, or (b) litigated and such litigation determined that the vendor was in default. Submit full details of the terms for default including the other party’s name, address, and phone number.

Present the vendor’s position on the matter. The City will evaluate the facts and may, at its sole discretion, reject the proposal on the grounds of the past experience. If the organization has not experienced any such termination for default or early termination in the past five (5) years, so indicate.
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Requests for Information
All requests for information and questions regarding this project shall submitted via email to Aileen Zepeda, at [email protected]. There are to be no phone calls or emails to other City officials for additional information or clarification.

Submission
The Statement of Qualifications shall be submitted electronically only to Aileen Zepeda at [email protected]. Firms are encouraged to submit early in order to receive an email confirmation. Proposals shall be submitted as a PDF formatted to print on 8.5” x 11” paper. The proposals shall not be formatted to print in “booklet” mode. The proposals shall not exceed a file size of 8 MB.

Timeline
Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3pm Requests for Information Due Friday, January 24, 2025 at 3pm Statement of Qualifications Due Thank you in advance,
Thomas W. Gaffery IV
Interim City Manager
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SAFETY ACTION PLAN

SAFE STREETS & ROADS FOR ALL
Proposal submitted by TDG Engineering, Inc.,
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ENVISIONING WHAT COULD BE, THEN BUILDING IT
360 22 ND STREET, SUITE 501
OAKLAND, CA 94612
510.298.0740
TOOLEDESIGN.COM
January 24, 2025
City of Fowler
Attn: Aileen Zepeda, Projects & Compliance Administrator 128 S. 5th Street, Fowler, CA 93625
RE: City of Fowler Safety Action Plan—Safe Streets & Roads for All Dear Aileen Zepeda and Members of the Evaluation Committee:

Toole Design is pleased to submit this Statement of Qualifications for the development of a Safety Action Plan for the City of Fowler. We understand the immense challenges and opportunities facing the City of Fowler and believe that the Safety Action Plan will be successful if it prepares decision-makers and staff to adopt policies, start programs, and implement projects that increase safety for all roadway users. This effort will build off the work Toole Design has done on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan. Our experience working with the Fowler community will help us create a truly impactful plan for safer streets.

Toole Design has developed safety plans in communities large and small, urban and rural, for over 22 years.

Creating safer conditions for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists is more than just what we do—it is at the heart of and defines our approach to every project.

Our team is especially committed to solutions that make sense for the City of Fowler. Our proposed project management team—Adam Vest, PE, Kyle McGowan, AICP, and Ellie Fiore, AICP—are based in California and have experience working in the Central Valley. Adam will serve as our Principal-in-Charge and Ellie will oversee the project’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures. Kyle will lead our team as Project Manager, both bringing experience working on SS4A Safety Action Plans with a focus on actionable strategies and projects. Anju Palta, who managed the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan, will be a lead planner on this project. Kyle, Adam, and Ellie will be supported by a team of engineers, planners, data analysts, and urban designers who specialized in data-driven approaches for safety plans and industry best practices in roadway design that lead to safer streets for all users.

We look forward to applying our perspectives and dedication to roadway user safety to the Safety Action Plan and to working with the Fowler staff and community members. If you have any questions, please contact Kyle McGowan at 213.257.8680 x361 or [email protected]. Thank you for considering our team.

Sincerely,
Jessica Fields, PE, AICP
Director of Operations, Western U.S.

Toole Design’s contracting entity for California is TDG Engineering, Inc. (TDG) which is an affiliate of Toole Design Group, LLC. TDG has the same management as Toole Design and performs engineering work under the direction of Amalia Leighton Cody, PE, AICP who is a California-registered engineer. 130
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1. PROJECT AND TEAM EXPERIENCE

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Toole Design was founded on a dedication to creating
safer conditions for pedestrians, bicyclists, and
motorists throughout North America. While the SS4A
grant program is new, Toole Design’s commitment
to the Safe System Approach is not. For the past 22
years, we have been a mission-driven firm advancing
designs that minimize the impact of human error. We
have an unrivaled depth of experience developing and
implementing Vision Zero and SS4A plans using the
following approach:
▪ A commitment to equity
▪ Comprehensive data collection and analysis
▪ An engaging and community-led process
▪ Multidisciplinary leadership
▪ Building safe streets for all users
▪ A focus on safe speeds
▪ Promoting a culture of safety
Our staff are recognized safety experts who have
published multiple peer-reviewed journal articles
about safety and data analysis. Our in-house research
team allows us to bring the latest and most relevant
expertise in traffic safety data analysis, policy and
design guidance, crash evaluation, countermeasure
selection, and facility design. We are pioneers in the
application of quickbuild treatments to deliver highimpact, low-cost safety improvements that help cities achieve their safety goals. Our award-winning planners
and graphic designers create compelling visualizations
that help people understand the impact of collisions and the populations most affected.

We have worked with numerous agencies in California
to develop Systemic Safety Analysis Reports , Vision
Zero Action Plans, and Local Roadway Safety Plans
(LRSP). We are currently updating the Caltrans Traffic
Safety Index Methodology to incorporate the Safe
System Approach and Director’s Policy on Road Safety
(DP-36).

We have included details of some our most relevant
project work from the last five years below.

FRESNO VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN

FRESNO, CA
Dates: March 2024 - Ongoing
Staff: Adam Vest, Anju Palta, Ellie Gertler, Erika Kulpa, Lauren Pepe
Toole Design is assisting the City of Fresno with the
preparation of a SS4A-funded Vision Zero Action
Plan. The Plan is a crucial tool in realizing the City’s commitments to systemic change that eliminates traffic
fatalities and serious injuries while increasing health, safety, and equitable mobility for all. Toole Design is developing a strategic planning framework to prioritize and implement safety enhancements that most
effectively improve safety for all users.

This project includes comprehensive safety conditions
analysis—both retrospective and prescriptive.

Significant stakeholder engagement is underway,
including work with local community-based
organizations (CBOs). In addition to a Vision Zero Action Plan, Toole Design will develop a traffic calming toolbox for Fresno’s major streets and arterials.
$100M
$80M
$60M
$40M
$20M
$94
Million
83%
Value of Grant
Applications
Grant Application
Success Rate
TOOLE DESIGN SS4A YEAR TWO STATS
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FRESNO COG REGIONAL

TRANSPORTATION SAFETY PLAN

FRESNO, CA
Dates: November 2020 - June 2022
Staff: Talia Jacobson, Mia Candy
With one million residents living in cities and rural
communities spanning 6,000 square miles, the Fresno
Council of Governments sought assistance in diagnosing
and addressing the infrastructure, operations, and
behavioral factors contributing to increases in fatal
and severe collisions. This Regional Safety Plan
developed a crash analysis, a toolbox of proven safety
countermeasures, pathways to implementation, and a
robust transportation safety education program.

Toole Design led the public engagement and education
components of this plan, finding creative ways to
connect with the culturally and linguistically diverse
communities of Fresno County. We conducted virtual
outreach efforts, like an online survey, reaching
hundreds of respondents focus groups with school
and public safety staff, as well as on-the-ground
tabling events at destinations serving the county’s
hard-to-reach multilingual communities. To address
the behaviors that lead to severe crashes, based on
data as well as community input, our team conducted
a best practice review of safety and health campaigns
from around the nation. We developed a creative and
flexible toolkit of all-ages safety education materials, complete with instructions and training materials
Hi there.

I like you. Want to use Fresno County’s
roads safely together?
Me too.

Let’s do it.

Hola.

Me agradas. ¿Quieres usar las vías
del Condado de Fresno de manera
segura juntos?
Yo también.

Hagámoslo.
for governments, school staff, and community
ambassadors. The companion program evaluation
guide allows Fresno COG staff to assess the program’s
effectiveness and adjust deployment to achieve longterm improvements in safety outcomes.

FOWLER BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN,

AND TRAILS PLAN

FOWLER, CA
Dates: May 2023 - November 2024
Staff: Anju Palta, Ellie Fiore, Erika Kulpa, Lauren Pepe The Fowler Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Plan
was led by Toole Design and the City of Fowler
over approximately a year and a half. The Plan will
help transform Fowler into a vibrant, walkable city
with safe and comfortable travel options for all. It
identifies opportunities to enhance the City’s Active
Transportation Network by recommending new and
improved bike and pedestrian infrastructure across
the City.

The Plan was a result of collaborative efforts between
City staff and community members, and represents the
first step in comprehensively improving Fowler’s Active Transportation Network. With robust engagement
and the resulting recommendations detailed in this
document, the City is now positioned to pursue various
funding mechanisms to further develop and implement
key priority projects. The Fowler Safety Action Plan will build off of the work done on this plan.

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DOÑA ANA COUNTY

SAFETY ACTION PLAN
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, NM
Dates: January 2024 - Ongoing
Staff: Adam Vest, Ellie Gertler, Erika Kulpa, Kyle McGowan, Lauren Pepe
Toole Design is leading the develop of the Doña Ana
County Safety Action Plan, a comprehensive effort to
identify safety challenges and priority projects. The
Safety Action Plan focuses on the needs of all road
users and is funded through a Safe Streets for All
(SS4A) planning grant. The plan includes all of Doña Ana County, which covers a wide range of contexts including rural, suburban, incorporated and unincorporated
areas, and major recreational destinations.

Public involvement for the plan is focusing on identifying locations of perceived safety concern and involves
a range of online and in-person input opportunities,
including pop-up events at flea markets, grocery stores, and community centers in locations with high shares
of Spanish-speaking populations. This equity-focused
work is complemented by data-driven analysis that
identifies roadways with high rates of observed crashes as well as locations with high risk of crashes due to
surrounding roadway and land use conditions. Other
products include a Safety Countermeasures Guide
and a priority project list. The plan will enable Doña
Ana County to qualify for SS4A implementation grant
funding, and will provide a roadmap to eliminating
traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

Engagement for the Fowler Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Plan included reaching out to local students and attending community events in addition to a community survey.
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PROJECT TEAM AND EXPERIENCE
Toole Design’s staffing plan for this project is below, as well as a chart including the percentage of time assigned to each staff for the project. Resumes with experience for staff members is included on the following pages. Our team has the expertise needed to meet the projects’ goals, the capacity to keep the project on schedule and on budget, and a familiarity with Fowler that gives us a head start.

CITY OF FOWLER

PROJECT LEADERSHIP
Project Manager
Kyle McGowan, AICP
Principal-in-Charge
Adam Vest, PE
QA/QC Lead
Ellie Fiore, AICP

PROJECT STAFF
Anju Palta
Urban Designer and Planner
Erika Kulpa
Senior Planner
Joanna Wang, RSP1
Data Specialist
Teresa Chang
Data Specialist
Sara Rauwolf, PE
Project Engineer
Lauren Pepe
Project Planner
Ellie Gertler
Project Planner
Staff
Time
Assigned
Adam Vest, PE 10%
Ellie Fiore, AICP 15%
Kyle McGowan, AICP 35%
Andrew Kotalik, PE 15%
Mia Candy 15%
Talia Jacobson 15%
Anju Palta 35%
Erika Kulpa 40%
Joanna Wang, RSP1 30%
Teresa Chang 45%
Sara Rauwolf, PE 25%
Lauren Pepe 30%
Ellie Gertler 35% Project Manager Kyle McGowan (top right) reviewing wayfinding designs.

ADVISORS
Accessibility Advisor
Andrew Kotalik, PE
Safe Routes to Schools Advisor
Mia Candy
Safety Advisor
Talia Jacobson
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PROJECT MANAGER

KYLE MCGOWAN, AICP
Kyle is a transportation safety planner. He is experienced in analyzing crash data and has made road safety recommendations for numerous jurisdictions for Local Roadway Safety Plans and Safety Action Plans. He is proficient in geographic information systems, well versed in the MUTCD standards, and knowledgeable of the HSIP and SS4A grant application process. Kyle has been involved with over 30 LRSPs and over 20 HSIP applications. He is proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Synchro, and AutoCAD.

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Challenger Way Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant Application, Lancaster, CA Kyle served as the lead grant writer for this Safe Streets for All implementation grant application. The application was for a complete streets transformation of Challenger Way in the City of Lancaster, CA. The application involved identifying appropriate countermeasures, quantifying the impact of the project, scoping community engagement, and developing engineering cost estimates. The grant application was selected by USDOT and was the largest grant awarded in California.

Indian Wells Safety Action Plan, Indian Wells, CA
Kyle served as the Deputy Project Manager on this project, which analyzed the crash patterns in the City and developed potential improvements with significant community engagement. Kyle led the crash data analysis task and was integral in presenting findings to City staff and local stakeholders. He also assisted in developing the community engagement plan and supervised the development of materials for the engagement meetings.

Monterey Park Local Roadway Safety Plan, Monterey Park, CA Kyle managed this plan, which evaluated the state of roadway safety and identified potential countermeasures to improve safety. Kyle supervised the data analysis, led the meetings with agency stakeholders, developed conceptual designed, and supervised the plan development. He also assisted the City in developing successful grant applications for HSIP and SS4A funding.

City of West Hollywood Local Roadway Safety Plan, West Hollywood, CA Kyle managed this plan, which evaluated the state of roadway safety and identified potential countermeasures to improve safety. Kyle supervised the data analysis, led the meetings with agency stakeholders, developed conceptual designed, and supervised the plan development. He also assisted the City in developing successful grant applications for HSIP and SS4A funding.

Santa Clarita Local Roadway Safety Plan, Santa Clarita, CA Kyle served as a Project Manager for this project, which identified crash activity hotspots and recommended potential improvements and countermeasures.

Kyle led the data analysis and countermeasure development. He also assisted in developing several HSIP grant application based on the recommendations from the Plan.

P R O F E S S I O N A L

HIGHLIGHTS
Years of Experience: 6
Toole Design: 2024-Present
Kimley-Horn: 2019-2024

EDUCATION/

CERTIFICATION
Master of Urban Planning,
University of Southern
California: 2019
Bachelor of Science,
Urban and Regional Planning,
University of Arizona: 2015
American Institute of
Certified Planners
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Adam is Toole Design’s Southern California Director of Engineering and a national expert in transportation safety and multimodal planning and engineering. His work incorporates a human-scaled, Complete Streets approach, and he develops innovative solutions that support mobility, safety, and connectivity for all users.

Adam is particularly adept at leading systemic safety analyses and developing implementable safety countermeasures. He is known for his ability to manage innovative interdisciplinary projects and to deliver excellent quality products.

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
LADOT Vision Zero Safety Analysis, Los Angeles, CA
Adam was Project Manager for the program evaluation of installed countermeasures that updated the 2018 HIN and 2017 Vision Zero Safety Study to assess the state of street safety today. This project included a Systemic Safety Analysis Report, collision profiling, tailoring countermeasures for each collision typology and location, and a methodology to prioritize bicycle facilities projects.

Santa Monica Wilshire Boulevard Safety Study, Santa Monica, CA Adam served as the Lead Engineer on a safety study of the 2.4-mile stretch of Wilshire Boulevard in the City of Santa Monica. The team led a detailed quantitative and qualitative safety and traffic analysis to understand current conditions, including a full-day Road Safety Audit. He oversaw the development of 30% design plans and cost estimates for systemic and hot-spot countermeasure locations on the corridor, including designs at seven intersections.

Hermosa Beach Local Roadway Safety Plan, Hermosa Beach, CA Adam managed a Local Roadway Safety Plan, where the team conducted detailed systemic safety analysis across the entire City, identified priority safety locations that meet Caltrans criteria for future funding, developed safety recommendations, and set the City up for Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding. Adam is currently leading an update to the LRSP to incorporate recent crash data.

Austin Systemic Safety Analysis, Austin, TX
Adam managed a safety study in Austin, where the team analyzed available crash data, examining city-wide roadway safety, and developing recommendations for systemic safety improvements related to Vision Zero goals. These project recommendations relied on the development of crash trees that provide information on the combination of risk factors and crash characteristics resulting in the most severe crashes across the city. This work supports the City’s implementation of the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) by prioritizing key safety projects using both capital and operational funding sources.

PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE

P R O F E S S I O N A L

HIGHLIGHTS
Years of Experience: 21
Toole Design: 2019-Present
Kittelson and Associates, Inc.:
2006-2008, 2010-2019
Cardno: 2009
Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc.: 2004-2006

EDUCATION/

CERTIFICATION
Master of Science,
Civil Engineering,
University of Kentucky: 2003
Bachelor of Science,
Civil Engineering,
University of Kentucky: 2002
Professional Engineer:

FL, MD, PA, VA

APPOINTMENTS/

AFFILIATIONS
Institute of
Transportation Engineers
Association of Pedestrian and
Bicycle Professionals

ADAM VEST, PE
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Ellie is a Senior Planner and Director of Toole Design’s Oakland office. She has a broad range of planning and project management experience throughout the Bay Area and nationally. She has worked on interdisciplinary, cross-sector planning projects at a variety of scales including specific, general and downtown plans. She brings expertise in urban design, planning, and community engagement including integrated land use and mobility planning. She is passionate about creating safe and vibrant communities for all.

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Morgan Hill Transportation Plan and SS4A Grant, Morgan Hill, CA Ellie is Toole Design’s Principal-in-Charge for the City of Morgan Hill’s first Transportation Plan. Toole Design is leading all multimodal planning and project development for the city’s first citywide transportation plan. Ellie supported the City in developing a successful Safe Roads and Streets for All (SS4A) grant application which will create a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to advance the findings and recommendations of the plan.

Alameda Active Transportation Plan, Alameda, CA
Ellie served as Project Manager for the City of Alameda’s effort to develop an active transportation plan with a network that is suitable for all ages and abilities and prioritizes low-stress bicycle and pedestrian facilities. She oversaw policy and plan development, review, and community engagement during the final stages of this effort. Ellie served as the day-to-day client contact, coordinated QA/QC, and managed the scope, schedule, and budget. Toole Design is continuing its work with the City of Alameda to implement key priority recommendations of the ATP through design and engineering work.

Reedley Active Transportation Plan, Reedley, CA
Ellie served as Principal-in-Charge for the development of a new active transportation plan for Reedley, including a plan for its Parkway system, and positioned the City for competitive grant funding. She monitored Toole Design’s performance on the contract and coordinated with the Project Manager to ensure the project remained on schedule and within budget.

Corcoran Active Transportation Plan, Corcoran, CA
Ellie served as Principal-in-Charge for the development of a new active transportation plan for a municipal-level plan for a small city in California’s Central Valley. Through a mix of online and in-person charrette-based engagement in a predominately Spanish-speaking community, the Corcoran ATP developed bicycle and pedestrian network recommendations focused on mitigating existing safety issues and improving connectivity, with an ultimate goal of helping the City get these recommendations funded and implemented. She monitored Toole Design’s performance on the contract and coordinated with the Project Manager to ensure the project remained on schedule and within budget.

QA/QC LEAD

P R O F E S S I O N A L

HIGHLIGHTS
Years of Experience: 20
Toole Design: 2022–Present
MIG: 2011–2022

EDUCATION/

CERTIFICATION
Master of Urban and
Regional Planning, Portland
State University: 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology,
Cornell University: 2001
American Institute of
Certified Planners

APPOINTMENTS/

AFFILIATIONS
American Planning
Association California Chapter,
Vice President of
Public Information: 2020-2022

ELLIE FIORE, AICP
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Andrew is a transportation engineer with experience in the analysis, design, and implementation of multimodal street projects. Andrew has designed and implemented quick-build projects in coordination with agencies and public feedback while following the latest guidelines in the industry. These quick-build projects include protected bicycle lanes, hardened centerlines, and painted pedestrian plazas. He has seen projects through from public outreach to design to implementing them in the field. He has construction administration experience coordinating with construction crews.

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Berkeley Southside Complete Streets, Berkeley, CA
Andrew led the development of signing, striping, and curb management strategy for Berkeley Southside Complete Streets. The multimodal corridor design incorporates two-way Class IV separated bicycle facilities and dedicated bus lanes in an area with very high pedestrian volumes. Clear communication and coordination with AC Transit was necessary to ensure transit stops had improved accessibility and necessary curb space along the corridor. The space is a vital connection to existing businesses and the University of California Berkeley campus.

Livermore Roadway Rehabilitation and ADA Pedestrian Ramp Upgrades, Livermore, CA
Andrew served as the Lead Design Engineer for various streets to be base repaired and resurfaced, and the design of 212 ADA pedestrian ramps.

Arden Way Complete Streets Master Plan, Arden-Arcade, CA Andrew advised, developed recommendations, and updated the concept plans and cost estimate for a two-mile segment of Arden Way. The project incorporated a sidewalk-level bike facility on a busy arterial through the heart of Arden-Arcade.

StanCOG CTNA, Empire and Bystrom, CA
Andrew designed concept plans for the unincorporated Town of Empire. The goal of the project is to implement traffic calming and multimodal designs to create a safer transportation system while increasing equity and accessibility within a historically underserved community.

Lafayette Safe Routes to School, Lafayette, CA
Andrew coordinated with the City Engineer and advised on the location and implementation of school crosswalks for nine schools within the Lafayette Unified School District.

Quarry Lakes Parkway, Union City, CA
Andrew made design recommendations on the bicycle and pedestrian elements of a new multimodal corridor in Union City. The project will connect the BART Station District to adjacent growing communities.

ACCESSIBILITY ADVISOR

P R O F E S S I O N A L

HIGHLIGHTS
Years of Experience: 10
Toole Design: 2022-Present
Quincy Engineering: 2021-2022
New York City Department of
Transportation: 2017-2020
New York City Department of
Transportation: 2016-2017
New York City Department of
Parks and Recreation: 2016

EDUCATION/

CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Science,
Civil Engineering,
University of Connecticut: 2009
Professional Engineer: CA

APPOINTMENTS/

AFFILIATIONS
American Society of
Civil Engineers
Transportation Alternatives
Bike New York

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Mia is a Senior Planner with expertise at the intersection of urban planning and design, education, and public health. She has specialized skills in community engagement techniques, research, spatial analysis, policy writing, and visual communication. Mia plays a key role in three current Safe Routes to School programs in the Bay Area, including in San Mateo County, Alameda County, and City of San Pablo. Mia began her career as curriculum developer and facilitator for youth education and leaderships seminars in South Africa. She applies this expertise in youth development and creative education to her Safe Routes to Schools practice; She designs interactive education and training curricula, dynamic encouragement events, and engagement techniques that inspire youth and families.

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Alameda County Safe Routes to School, Alameda County, CA The Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools Program is one of the largest Safe Routes programs in the U.S., with over 260 enrolled schools. Mia serves as the Project Manager for the program that focuses on encouraging families to walk, bike, carpool, and take transit to school. Mia leads a cross-sector team of non-profit practitioners, consultants, and public agency staff to deliver education and encouragement programming including countywide events (e.g. Bike to School Day), travel and rail safety trainings, transportation storytimes, and Wellness Walks, among others.

During COVID-19, Mia guided the transition to remote programming, maintaining robust programming and high levels of school participation, despite school closures.

San Pablo Safe Routes to School Plan, San Pablo, CA
Mia was the Project Manager for the development of the City of San Pablo’s first ever Safe Routes to School Plan. Toole Design evaluated safety and mobility conditions around ten schools and made recommendations for engineering, education, and encouragement interventions. This project was centered around virtual and inperson walk audits that allowed students, families, teachers, and principals to document their experience walking and biking to school. In response the COVID-19 pandemic, and to support virtual walk-audits, Mia led the development of a new online tool that allowed community members to upload photographs of existing infrastructure conditions to an interactive web map. Toole Design also helped the City implement an on-the-ground pilot installation of select engineering solutions.

San Mateo County Safe Routes to School Program, San Mateo County, CA Toole Design was selected as one of San Mateo County Office of Education’s preapproved vendors for Safe Routes to School programming in San Mateo County.

Through this on-call, we focus exclusively on education and training for high school students. Mia leads all curriculum development and lesson planning for topics including mobility justice, planning and design careers, and safe and green streets.

She provides in-classroom facilitation and training; Most recently, she collaborated with City of Half Moon Bay staff to deliver a “safer streets” module to environmental science students at Half Moon Bay High.

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ADVISOR

P R O F E S S I O N A L

HIGHLIGHTS
Years of Experience: 13
Toole Design: 2020-Present
Renaissance Planning:
2016-2019
UNC Center for Urban and
Regional Studies: 2014-2016
Commoner Center for Health &
the Environment: 2012-2014

EDUCATION/

CERTIFICATION
Masters of City and
Regional Planning,
University of North Carolina: 2016
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology
and English Literature,
University of Cape Town: 2010
Thrivance Institute Dignity
Infused Community
Engagement and Youth
Engagement Certificates

APPOINTMENTS/

AFFILIATIONS
2023 Silicon Valley Bike Summit
Planning Committee
2023 Smart Growth America
Complete Streets Leadership
Academy, Trainer

R E C E N T

P R E S E N T A T I O N S &

PUBLICATIONS
“Building a Foundation for
Advancing Equity in Trail
Planning: Approach and Lessons
from the Bay Trail Equity
Strategy,” California Trails &
Greenways Conference, 2023
“Planning for Women: Lessons
for the U.S. from International
Case Studies,” Carolina
Planning Journal, 2019

MIA CANDY
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Talia works with state DOTs and local governments across the U.S. to center equity and safety in technical analysis and public process. As a policy implementation expert whose past work includes quantitative and qualitative research, she helps clients combine readily available data and culturally responsive public outreach to multimodal safety. Her recent work with TxDOT, Caltrans, WSDOT, and Clackamas County, OR includes using public data to analyze transportation inequities, locate vulnerable and overburdened communities, and develop equity and safety prioritization measures to guide investment decisions.

She leads engagement efforts that gather lived experiences, safety concerns, and travel preferences from hard-to-reach populations, using qualitative data to add complexity to technical analysis.

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Fresno COG Regional Safety Plan and Local Road Safety Plans, Fresno County, CA Talia led public engagement and digital outreach for this countywide effort to prevent fatal and severe injury crashes in urban and rural areas. She developed two online surveys deployed in four languages, which included an interactive online map and leveraged virtual outreach campaigns. To bridge the digital divide affecting immigrant and farmworker communities, Talia collaborated with COG staff to hold multilingual place-based outreach at locations and events serving hardto-reach community members. She and her team facilitated virtual workshops with public safety officials, school staff, and representatives from ten target cities to ground-truth technical findings and elicit their unique professional insights on safety education success factors. Along with shaping project recommendations, this outreach guided Toole Design’s Safe Roads Save Lives education campaign, which combined humor, eye-catching illustrations, and hyperlocal messaging to foster positive safety culture in Fresno County.

LADOT Safe Routes For Seniors, Los Angeles, CA
Talia serves as a senior advisor on this project to meet transportation needs and improve quality of life for older adults in five Los Angeles neighborhoods. With older adults making up 13% of the Los Angeles population but accounting for 29% of traffic deaths, these plans will propose safety, mobility, and accessibility improvements, while creating a replicable approach for future neighborhoods.

Talia developed the initial scope of work, laying out a process that will interweave culturally responsive and accessible community engagement with robust technical analysis and pop-up demonstration projects. She continues to support the project as an advisor and QA/QC reviewer for public involvement and communications.

Sonoma County Vision Zero Action Plan, Sonoma County, CA Talia is a contributing writer for this Vision Zero Action Plan. At the nexus of the San Francisco Bay Area and California’s Wine Country, Sonoma County is defining safety actions to prevent deaths and serious injuries across highly urban and highly rural contexts. As one of the report’s primary authors, Talia mapped out the critical links between access to transportation, equity, and safety.

SAFETY ADVISOR

P R O F E S S I O N A L

HIGHLIGHTS
Years of Experience: 17
Toole Design: 2021-Present
Oregon Department of
Transportation: 2008-2020
Institute on Aging, Portland
State University: 2008-2009

EDUCATION/

CERTIFICATION
Master of Urban and Regional
Planning, Portland State
University: 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology,
Whitman College: 2004

S P E C I A L I Z E D

TRAINING
Intercultural Competency Trainer

APPOINTMENTS/

AFFILIATIONS
TRB Transportation Demand
Management Committee:
2015-2024

TALIA JACOBSON
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ANJU PALTA

URBAN DESIGNER AND PLANNER
Years of Experience: 16
Master of Architecture
Anjulie is a Project Planner with interdisciplinary
experience in urban design, master planning, and
community engagement at a variety of scales for
private, institutional, governmental, and municipal
clients. She brings expertise in waterfront, health care, and higher education urban design and planning. Anjulie specializes in managing community-centered design
and planning projects that focus on addressing racial
and economic inequality through placemaking and
public space planning.

Fowler Bike, Pedestrian, and Trails Plan, Fowler, CA
Anjulie served as Project Manager for this Plan that
involved robust collaboration with the public and
stakeholders and will measurably enhance Fowler’s
multimodal network. Anjulie led a team of planners and
engineers to identify network-wide bike and pedestrian
projects alongside prioritization criteria which will
assist the City in identifying the most impactful projects to move forward.

UCSC Campus Roads Bike/Ped Safety, Santa Cruz, CA
Anjulie is the Project Manager for the University of
Santa Cruz Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Study. She
is leading the effort to develop recommendations to
enhance safety and access for bicycles and pedestrians
across ten corridors on the UC Santa Cruz campus.

The project will include a prioritization process and
will culminate in proposed concept designs along with
cost estimates, which the University will use to acquire future funding.

US 101 Crossing Improvement Plan, San Mateo County, CA
As Project Manager, Anjulie is working to enhance
active transportation options along the US 101 corridor.

She has led the inventory of over 200 proposed projects and the development of a prioritization framework that
identifies a list of top projects which will be further refined. In future phases Anjulie will lead a team of
engineers and planners to develop comprehensive
conceptual designs and cost opinions for the identified priority projects. This collaborative effort will involve analyzing each project’s unique requirements and
potential challenges, ensuring that the designs are not only functional but also aligned with community needs
and goals.

ERIKA KULPA

SENIOR PLANNER
Years of Experience: 14
Master of Science, Transport and City Planning
Erika is a Senior Planner with an intersectional
experience in non-profit organizations, and in the
public and private sectors in the U.S. and Mexico. She
has collaborated on and led projects related to active
transportation, road safety, transportation demand
management, and gender equity. She also likes applying
her graphic design skills and wayfinding knowledge to
transportation projects. Erika’s overall aim is to bring people back into the center of projects and policies and help improve their everyday lives.

Fresno Unified Safe Routes to School Site
Assessments, Fresno, CA
Erika supports the assessment of multiple schools
in the Fresno Unified School District for safe routes
to school improvements. For the 2024-2025 school
year, she is evaluating 17 schools by observing on-site arrival and dismissal dynamics, through walk audits,
and by engaging with school officials and the Unified
School District. Erika collaborates in the development of infrastructure and programmatic recommendations to
improve kids experience traveling to and from school.

Sacramento Vision Zero Top Five Corridor Study,
Sacramento, CA
Erika collaborated in the development of the Study
which addressed safety concerns in five corridors
with the highest numbers of fatal and serious
crashes in Sacramento. The aim of the study was
to identify improvements for each of the corridors.

Erika specifically contributed to the creation of the
safety toolkit and in the design of the each of the
corridors’ cross-sections portraying the recommended
improvements to make the roads safer.

WSCCOG Mobility Study, Los Angeles, CA
Erika played a key role in developing the existing
conditions research, providing crucial insights into
the current state of mobility patterns and needs
on Los Angeles West Side. Additionally, she was
highly involved in the engagement process, which
initially involved in-person interactions with the
stakeholders. However, as the pandemic unfolded,
Erika was prompt to adapt the engagement strategies
to digital platforms, ensuring continuous and effective communication and participation.
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SARA RAUWOLF, PE

PROJECT ENGINEER
Years of Experience: 10
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer: CA
Sara is an engineer with experience working on local
and regional transportation projects. Her experience
includes planning and design of bicycle facilities,
design of accessible and safe pedestrian facilities,
traffic analysis, signal design, roadway design,
multimodal transit access planning, multimodal
corridor design, and planning and design of intelligent transportation systems. Sara uses her experience
serving on both planning and design projects in a
variety of communities to deliver creative, effective, and sustainable transportation solutions that make places
safer and more equitable for all people.

Sacramento Street Design Standards Amendment,
Sacramento, CA
Sara is the Project Manager for the City of Sacramento’s overhaul of the City’s street design standards, which
form the basis of all capital and new development
street design decisions in Sacramento. These standards
are being updated to integrate best practices in the
design of safe, Complete Streets, in response to the
City’s recently adopted Vision Zero Action Plan. As
Sacramento is the ‘city of trees’, the effort also involves considerable attention to the urban tree canopy and its relationship to other street infrastructure. In addition to updating the City’s standards and standard details,
this work includes collaborating with City staff on
considerable engagement efforts, both internally
with other departments and externally with partner
organizations and the broader public.

Corcoran Active Transportation Plan, Corcoran, CA
Sara served as the Project Manager for the Corcoran
Active Transportation Plan, a municipal-level plan for a small city in California’s Central Valley. Through a mix of online and in-person charrette-based engagement
in a predominately Spanish-speaking community,
the Corcoran ATP developed bicycle and pedestrian
network recommendations focused on mitigating
existing safety issues and improving connectivity,
with an ultimate goal of helping the City get these
recommendations funded and implemented.

LAUREN PEPE

PROJECT PLANNER
Years of Experience: 8
Master of Community Planning, Community Planning
Master of Science, Neuroscience
Lauren is a planner with both public and private sector experience in developing and implementing active
transportation plans, as well as writing and developing policy for climate action and general plans. Her skills include pedestrian network mapping and connectivity
analyses, general plan and corridor plan writing, policy development, public engagement, zoning code updates,
and capital and development project review.

Fresno Unified Safe Routes to School Site
Assessments, Fresno, CA
Lauren is the Project Manager and lead planner of this
effort to assess multiple schools in the Fresno Unified School District for Safe Routes to School improvements.

During the 2023-2024 school year, she led a team of
planners and engineers in on-site arrival and dismissal observations and walk audits at all 15 school sites, as well as led public engagement and the development of
infrastructure and programmatic recommendations
and eight concept designs. After a successful one-year
pilot, this contract was renewed for a second year to
assess 17 more schools and implement some of the
recommendations from the first year.

City of Fresno Vision Zero Action Plan, Fresno, CA
Lauren is leading stakeholder engagement for
the City of Fresno’s first Vision Zero Action Plan,
which will involve extensive in-person and virtual
engagement with the project task force and
community-based organizations.

Fowler Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Plan, Fowler, CA Lauren was the lead planner for this effort to develop
an Active Transportation Plan for the City of Fowler. She led the existing conditions analyses, the development
of active transportation network and policy
recommendations, and project prioritization, and she
co-wrote the plan. She also developed a public-facing
survey and promotional public engagement materials,
and engaged the public and community leaders in the
development of network recommendations.
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JOANNA HAOSHI WANG, RSP1

DATA SPECIALIST
Years of Experience: 7
Master of City Planning
Road Safety Professional 1
Joanna is a transportation planner and data analyst
with experience scripting GIS analysis, basic traffic
engineering analysis for Local Roadway Safety Plans
(LRSP), multimodal corridor studies, and active
transportation plans. Joanna has served clients across
California by leading technical tasks like crash data
analysis, participatory mapping, graphic design, and
data visualization. She developed in-depth collision
data spatial analysis process and intuitive visualization for citywide/corridor-specific projects on traffic safety enhancement. Joanna has performed large-volume
spatial data analysis for Vision Zero and optimized
Python scripts to produce 2019 Priority Corridor and
High Injury Networks.

NCHRP 17-97 Strategies to Improve Pedestrian Safety
Joanna provides data analysis supports for this
nationwide study on strategies to improve pedestrian
safety. Joanna collects and assembles large volumes of
demographic data from American Census Survey that
serves as the foundation for the safety modeling work
that estimates pedestrian safety.

Hermosa Beach Local Roadway Safety Plan,
Hermosa Beach, CA
Joanna leads the crash data analysis and update of
the citywide local roadway safety plan update, where
she analyzes crash hot spots based on historical crash
patterns and generates lists of top crash corridors and intersections. She also conducted system-wide network
analyses using Safer Streets Priority Finder to identify high crash density and high crash risk corridors.

North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority
Regional Active Transportation Plan
Joanna serves as a data analyst for developing a multicounty, regional active transportation plan for North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority. The project
aims to understand the key barriers and challenges
for walking and biking in the region, and develops
recommended network to achieve connectivity, equity,
and safety goals. Joanna conducted equity and safety
analyses to evaluate the impact of active transportation challenges in the region. Joanna also assisted with map production, report writing, and database management.

TERESA CHANG

DATA SPECIALIST
Years of Experience: 4
Master of City Planning
Teresa is a data analyst specializing in leveraging her data analytics skills to provide data-driven analysis
for active transportation projects. Teresa has served
clients across North America by conducting data
analyses for bicycle and pedestrian plans, safety
action plans, and trail and climate resilience grant
applications. She has developed tools to automate the
geospatial data analysis process. Her work focuses on
using data analytics and visualizations to tell stories and provide data-driven recommendations, aiming to
promote healthier and more sustainable communities
for everyone.

Yorba Linda and City of Placentia Collision Analysis,
Yorba Linda and Placentia, CA
Teresa served as an analyst to perform descriptive
safety analysis to identify crash patterns in the City
of Yorba Linda and the City of Placentia in California, with a focus on pedestrian and bicycle crashes in
disadvantaged areas, aiming to assess existing patterns and enhance travel safety. She was also responsible for conducting a trail suitability analysis to identify the most suitable parcels for trail construction.

LYNX Sliver Line Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Analysis, Charlotte, NC
Teresa served as an analyst and conducted network
analysis with LTS adjustments to evaluate the potential increase in pedestrian and bicycle access around a
proposed light rail station in Charlotte, North Carolina, collaborating with the engineering team. This project
involved retrieving OSM data and consolidating
networks, adjusting for pedestrian and bicycle travel
stress. She also applied advanced cartography skills to improve communication through complex maps.

Met Council Systemic Safety Analysis,
Metropolitan Area, MN
Teresa served as an analyst and conducted a Systemic
Safety Analysis for a roadway safety improvement
project in Minnesota with the Metropolitan Council. She developed over 20 cross-tabulations and visualizations
using Python to streamline data analysis across a large area and dataset.
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ELLIE GERTLER

PROJECT PLANNER
Years of Experience: 5
Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Ellie is a planner with private sector experience in land use and multimodal planning throughout California
and nationally. She has worked on a variety of
projects ranging from Complete Streets and corridor
improvement plans to general and specific plans.

Ellie’s work focuses on creating safe, accessible, and
equitable communities.

Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools: Education
and Outreach, Alameda County, CA
Ellie manages this complex, nationally recognized Safe
Routes to Schools program to deliver high-quality
services to over 295 schools in Alameda County. She
works with teaming partners to implement county
wide events throughout the County by collaborating on
work plans, managing timelines and budgets, tracking
direct expenses, and coordinating incentives for nearly 20,000 students. She assists with day-to-day program
coordination with teaming partners and client.

Fresno Unified School District Safe Routes Site
Assessments, Fresno, CA
Ellie served as a planner for the Fresno Unified
School District Safe Routes Site Assessments project,
a pilot program to assess 15 schools in the Fresno
Unified School District for safe routes to school
improvements. Ellie analyzed existing conditions and
documented design recommendations for the Fresno
Unified School District.

Sacramento Commercial Corridors Plan,
Sacramento, CA
Ellie assisted with the production of the existing
conditions analysis report, project presentations,
and the final plan, which provides recommendations
to the City of Sacramento for implementing safety,
roadway, multimodal, urban design, and economic
development improvements along Freeport and
Northgate Boulevards. Her responsibilities included
existing conditions analysis, mapping, report writing,
and graphics/report production using Adobe Illustrator
and InDesign.
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2. REFERENCES
Toole Design is proud of the work we have completed for our clients. Please contact any of the references below to learn about their experiences with our staff.

FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Amy Idsvoog, Executive Officer
4498 N Brawley Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722
559.457.3498, [email protected]
In 2024, Toole Design completed a one-year Safe Routes Site Assessments Pilot Project at 15 Fresno Unified School District schools. At each of the 15 schools, Toole Design led in-person traffic assessments and walk audits, and made recommendations for engineering, education, encouragement, equity, and evaluation improvements. Toole Design conducted a data-driven prioritization process, and developed planning-level conceptual designs for eight priority projects. Toole Design and the USD are now working on year two of this program for another set of schools.

DOÑA ANA COUNTY
Rene Molina, Engineer Supervisor
845 N. Motel Boulevard, Las Cruces, NM 88007
575.525.6170, [email protected]
Toole Design is leading the develop of the Doña Ana County Safety Action Plan, a comprehensive effort to identify safety challenges and priority projects. The Safety Action Plan, funded through a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) planning grant, focuses on the needs of all road users.

The plan includes all of Doña Ana County, which covers a wide range of contexts including rural, suburban, incorporated and unincorporated areas, and major recreational destinations. Toole Design supported the City with a successful SS4A grant application and will begin developing the City’s first Safety Action Plan in early 2025.
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CITY OF MORGAN HILL
Chris Ghione, Public Services Director
17575 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
408.782.9154, [email protected]
Toole Design led the multimodal transportation analysis, planning, and design as part of the City of Morgan Hill’s Transportation Plan.

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3. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING

UNDERSTANDING
Toole Design understands that the City of Fowler wants
to protect the lives of those who travel in Fowler,
focusing first on roads and practices that are in the
City’s control. This Safety Action Plan represents an
opportunity to improve roadway safety, building on
work already done in Fowler, such as the Fresno COG
Active Transportation Plan and the Fowler Bicycle,
Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan. The Bicycle,
Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan was completed by
Toole Design, and the recommendations in that plan will directly inform the Safety Action Plan.

This project will enable Fowler to deepen its
understanding of road safety, pinpoint priority locations, and build staff capacity to integrate road safety into City staff’s day-to-day work. It will build internal buy-in and external partnerships to make meaningful changes to
practices that affect safety outcomes.

The Safety Action Plan will specifically focus on
providing safe routes to school for students and their
families by identifying projects and improvements
that are targeted near schools. The Safety Action
Plan will also focus on identifying areas that lack ADA connectivity and providing solutions to close these gaps.

Fowler has major connectivity barriers such as SR 99,
Golden State Boulevard, and the Union Pacific Railroad.

Our approach to the Safety Action Plan will highlight
opportunities to improve multi-modal connectivity
across these barriers.

Toole Design will create a Safety Action Plan that
includes all components required for SS4A action plans
and grant funding. An SS4A-compliant Safety Action
Plan will set the City of Fowler up to be eligible for
SS4A Implementation grant funding. The Fowler Safety
Action Plan will identify priority projects that will be competitive for SS4A funding, as well as other grant
sources, such as HSIP funding. The projects developed
as part of our approach to the Safety Action Plan
will not only focus on safer road design, but also on
education, enforcement, and emergent technologies.

The Fowler Safety Action Plan will serve as a roadmap
that will identify critical investments, supporting
policies and strategies, and provide clear guidance on
next steps.

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APPROACH
TASK 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Toole Design values setting clear expectations between
our team and the client, and we take the task of project management seriously. As soon as we receive the
notice to proceed, we will immediately begin developing a detailed project schedule, including dates for a kickoff meeting and recurring check-in meetings, and a Project
Work Plan that outlines steps and project deliverables.

TASK 1.1: PROJECT KICKOFF MEETING
Kyle McGowan, our Project Manager will meet with
the City project manager and other key staff to kick off the project by reviewing the project scope, schedule,
and budget as well as team responsibilities and
communication channels. The meeting will provide an
opportunity to begin discussing outreach strategies,
key issues, and specific City priorities.

TASK 1.2: PROJECT WORK PLAN

AND GOAL SETTING
Toole Design will develop a Project Work Plan that
outlines assumptions about work products, timing of
events, and a detailed schedule of deliverables. The
Project Work Plan will serve as a guide for delivering
the project in a timely, reliable, and effective manner and will include a refined scope of work based
on feedback from City staff on this Statement of
Qualifications—a detailed schedule of deliverables, and an outreach plan.

This task will also include the goal-setting element of the Safety Action Plan. Toole Design will lead discussions
with City staff to determine appropriate goals for the
City, including either a target date for achieving zero roadway facilities and serious injuries, or a percentage goal reduction of roadway fatalities and serious injuries, working towards eliminating these crashes.

TASK 1.3: PROJECT

COORDINATION MEETINGS
The Toole Design Project Management Team will
meet with the City for a biweekly online coordination
meeting over the duration of the project. Toole Design
will develop meeting agendas and provide meeting
summaries and action item matrices.

TASK 1.4: PROJECT REPORTING
We will submit monthly invoices with detailed progress
reports that show the percentage of the project
completed by task. The progress reports will outline
the work performed, upcoming tasks and milestones,
status of the scope, schedule and budget.

TASK 1 DELIVERABLES:
▪ Project kickoff meeting, agenda, meeting summary,
and action items
▪ Biweekly project coordination meetings, agenda,
meeting summaries, and list of action items
▪ Project Work Plan with detailed project schedule
and updated scope of work, including a summary of
goal setting
Project Staff Mia Candy, Adam Vest, and Sara Rauwolf working on a Safe Routes to School Project (left).

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TASK 2: STAKEHOLDER AND

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH
TASK 2.1: PROJECT WEBSITE

AND PROJECT PROMOTION
Following the project kickoff, our team will develop a
website with information about the project, such as
the goals and objectives of the project, how the public can get involved, and other relevant information. The
website, hosted by the City, will also host an interactive map for gathering input on problem locations and
other specific issues. An online survey will accompany
the interactive map that will allow the project team to gather more specific input to inform the Safety Action
Plan. We will also develop promotional materials and
social media posts to be distributed by the City to spread awareness of the Safety Plan Action throughout the life of the project. The project may be promoted through
citywide flyers, which was successful in the Bicycle,
Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan.

TASK 2.2: PROJECT STAKEHOLDER TASK

FORCE DEVELOPMENT AND MEETINGS
Involvement from staff across different City
departments will be critical for the successful
development and implementation of the Safety
Action Plan. We propose convening a stakeholder
task force comprised of City stakeholders from
departments such as planning, law enforcement, fire
department, public health, as well representatives
from community organizations.

Meetings of the Stakeholder Task Force will build a
common understanding of safety-related challenges,
establish general improvement priorities, and discuss
which strategies are most appropriate in Fowler. We
plan to convene the stakeholder task force for three
online meetings throughout the life of the project, as
described in the table below.

We can use bilingual social media posts to spread awareness of the Plan.

Task Force
Meeting Focus
Project
Timeline Outcomes
Project
introduction
Month 2 Introduce the scope and
purpose of the Safety
Action Plan; understand
general concerns
and priorities; review
previous transportation
safety efforts
Priority issues,
locations, and
strategies
Month 6 Review high-priority
locations identified
through data analysis
and community
engagement; discuss
potential safety
countermeasures and
suitability for Fowler
Draft project
and program
recommendations
Month 9 Review draft project
and program
recommendations
and grant funding
opportunities
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TASK 2.3: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

MEETINGS AND POP-UP EVENTS
Engaging the Fowler community is crucial to developing
public buy-in and support for the development and
implementation of the Safety Action Plan. Toole Design
will hold three community workshops or pop-up events
to meet people where they are, such as Panzak Park or
local schools. The community engagement meetings
will be similar in focus to the Stakeholder Task Force
meetings in Task 2.2, but open to the general public.

This effort will build upon the work completed during
the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Master Plan, with
themes and lessons learned carried over from that
project to this effort.

TASK 2.4: STAKEHOLDER AND

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK SUMMARY
Toole Design will develop a stakeholder and
community feedback summary that will showcase the
engagement efforts of the project team and the results
of the engagement. This summary will be useful for
demonstrating outreach efforts and support for potential projects that are developed as part of this plan.

TASK 2 DELIVERABLES:
▪ Project website, survey, and promotional materials
▪ Project stakeholder task force development
and meetings (up to three meetings), including
materials, agenda, and meeting notes
▪ Community engagement workshops and pop-up
events (up to three meetings), materials, agenda,
and meeting notes
▪ Stakeholder and community feedback summary
Community Meeting Focus Project Timeline Outcomes
Project introduction
kickoff meeting
Month 3 Introduce the scope and purpose of the Safety Action Plan; understand general concerns and priorities; review previous efforts in the transportation safety space
Priority issues, locations,
and strategies
Month 7 Review high-priority locations identified through data analysis; discuss potential safety countermeasures and
appropriateness in Fowler
Draft project and program
recommendations
Month 10 Review draft project and program recommendations to understand community priorities. Review projects that are eligible for SS4A and other grant funding applications
We will meet people where they are, like at Panzak Park on Wednesday nights for live music.
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TASK 3: DATA COLLECTION AND

POLICY AND SAFETY ANALYSIS
TASK 3.1: DATA COLLECTION
Toole Design will assess and review transportation
safety-related data for quality and completeness. All
data will be consolidated into a GIS database that can
be shared with City of Fowler staff at the completion of the project. Any appropriate data used in the Bicycle,
Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan will be used in this effort as well.

CRASH DATA
We will use the most recent five-year crash data
from either the SWITRS or the TIMS database for
crash mapping and descriptive crash analysis. We
may request to review other crash data from the City
or Fowler Police Department as needed to further
understand the factors in fatal and serious injuries
across the area.

The review of crash data will allow us to understand
not just total crashes, but locations with pedestrian
and bicyclist-involved crashes, as the consequences
of crashes involving these vulnerable users are often
more severe.

ROADWAY CONDITION DATA
Crash data will be supplemented with data such as
roadway functional classification, traffic volumes,
roadway widths, speed limits, and pavement conditions.

These data will give context to the crashes and
will allow our team to understand whether certain
improvements are appropriate.

DEMOGRAPHIC AND EQUITY DATA
A review of demographic and equity data is critical for understanding which populations are disproportionately
affected by unsafe roadway conditions. The project
team will obtain and review this data in Task 3.4.

TASK 3.2: PLAN AND POLICY REVIEW
Toole Design will also review and summarize relevant
local, regional, and statewide plans and policies that
support and emphasize roadway user safer. The review
will highlight current programs and propose ways
they can be expanded as part of the Safety Action
Plan. Plans to review include the City’s General Plan,
the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan, and
the Fresno COG Active Transportation Plan, as well
as statewide and national plans such as the California
Local Roadway Safety Manual and FHWA’s Proven
Safety Countermeasures.

TASK 3.3: SAFETY ANALYSIS
Once we have a chance to gather and review available
data, Toole Design will complete a data analysis
methodology memorandum that outlines data analysis
options and potential products. Following review and
agreement from City staff, our team of data scientists
and engineers will perform a thorough analysis of
the existing crash data to develop a descriptive crash
summary, establish a High Injury Network, and a
predictive High Risk Network.

DESCRIPTIVE CRASH ANALYSIS
Toole Design will summarize trends in crash data yearto-year, by travel mode, by crash type, and by severity level. The descriptive crash statistics will lead to an initial assessment of factors associated with high risk of crash. Toole Design will provide further analyses
on a subset of factors that appear to be contributing
to a disproportionate number of crashes as part of the
predictive crash analysis.

While the analysis will consider roadway conditions
and risks to all road users, we believe that the safety analysis for the Safety Action Plan should place
particular emphasis on pedestrians and bicyclists, with the objective of improving their safety and comfort.

Roadways that are safer for those walking, biking, and
rolling are safer for everyone.

HIGH INJURY NETWORK (HIN)
Following the Descriptive Crash Analysis, the project
team will process the crash data to produce hot
spot analysis maps that depict locations of recurring
crashes. We will also apply the sliding window analysis, a method recommended by FHWA for measuring crash
density along network corridors, to develop a High
Injury Network for Fowler.

The HIN will place particular emphasis on the locations of severe and fatal crashes and will highlight the
roadways that are the most dangerous for vulnerable
road users, including bicyclists and pedestrians.
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HIGH-RISK NETWORK (HRN)
In addition to developing an HIN, which is an effective means for communicating high priority locations for
improvements based on past events, we propose
applying systemic safety analysis methods to
understand the risk of future crashes. Through an
analysis of roadway conditions and risk factors, we will create a High-Risk Network for Fowler, comprised of
roadway segments that are associated with identified
risk factors even if not many crashes have occurred at
those locations.

TASK 3.4: EQUITY ANALYSIS
A critical aspect of the Safety Action Plan is
considering how the transportation system can serve
Fowler equitably.

Toole Design will develop an equity analysis
that identifies the unique roadway safety risks
facing underserved communities and vulnerable
populations across Fowler. This analysis will use
tools such as the USDOT’s Climate & Economic
Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) and CalEnviroScreen,
as well as Census data on race, age, income, gender,
and vehicle ownership. Our team can also utilize
more detailed regional and local data to add to our
understanding of vulnerable populations that might
be experiencing transportation disadvantages and
insecurities. Mapping communities across Fowler
will allow more targeted engagement efforts and an
analysis layer to use as projects are developed.

Implementing safety projects should consider
how investments can impact on local populations,
specifically related to gentrification and displacement.

Toole Design will coordinate with City staff, members
of the Stakeholder Task Force, and community
organizations to craft context-specific strategies that will respond to local equity needs. These strategies
will be developed with national best practices in mind; however, we will aim to include real community voices
and work so that people of color, Spanish speakers,
non-native English speakers, and underserved
communities are represented as projects and
programs are identified for the plans. This will occur
through extensive bilingual engagement and outreach
throughout the life of the project.

TASK 3 DELIVERABLES:
▪ Data collection memorandum
▪ Plan and policy review memorandum
▪ Technical memorandum summarizing the results of
the descriptive crash analysis, HIN, and HRN
▪ Technical memorandum summarizing the results
of the equity analysis and equity considerations for
project development and selection
Toole Design created a Level of Traffic Stress map (left) and Crash map (right) for the City of Fowler. 151
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TASK 4: SITE ANALYSIS AND

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
The results of the Task 2 engagement and safety
analysis performed in Task 3 will inform the
development of projects and lead to the development
of a Fowler-specific safety countermeasures toolkit.

This task will focus on identifying projects that are
high-impact and technically feasible given roadway
configuration and available resources. Where
possible, we will focus on low-cost, high impact
countermeasures.

TASK 4.1: IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE

SAFETY COUNTERMEASURES
Toole Design will build on its extensive experience in
California to identify potential safety countermeasures that are appropriate in different contexts across Fowler.

While various national and state resource provide
safety-related countermeasures (such as the FHWA’s
Proven Safety Countermeasures and Caltrans’ Local
Roadway Safety Manual), we recognize that a one-sizefits-all approach is not appropriate to Fowler and these resources need to be adapted to local conditions.

We propose developing a Fowler Safety
Countermeasures Toolkit that is customized and useful
for City staff as the basis for developing projects in the Safety Action Plan and in the future.

Countermeasures will be organized by context
(residential/commercial/rural), roadway type (based
on functional class), and roadway conditions (volume
and speed limit). The toolkit will consider the benefits and limitations, general costs, and guidance on
appropriate locations of each countermeasure. An
initial draft of the Countermeasures Toolkit will be
prepared by review for City staff and an updated guide
will be shared with the Stakeholder Task Force for
further feedback.

TASK 4.2: IDENTIFY PRIORITY

INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
We will utilize the safety analysis (HIN and HRN) and
public input on perceived risky locations to develop
a final set of priority locations. These locations will be organized into tiers (high/medium/low) based on
crash impact, equity factors, and public input. This
approach will aim to develop a list of locations that are prioritized where high speed vehicle travel and high
rates of crashes have significant community impacts.

These priority projects will have a particular focus on the following areas:
▪ Providing safe routes for students and their
families to and from schools, with special attention
paid to safe routes across SR 99
▪ Identifying areas that lack ADA connectivity and
providing solutions to close these gaps, building on
the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan
▪ Improving connectivity across barriers such as
SR 99, Golden State Boulevard, and the Union
Pacific Railroad
▪ Implementing active transportation features such
as sidewalks, pedestrian signal indicators, bike
lanes, bike boxes, and traffic signal timing with the
goal of increasing connectivity
Toole Design will review up to 10 priority locations
to determine appropriate safety countermeasures.

Toole Design has helped other safety-minded communities develop design guidance and policies for strategies such as "daylighting" intersections, providing better visibility among roadway users and helping them avoid crashes. The red curbs prohibit parking adjacent to intersections to make it easier for drivers to see people walking or wheeling and trying to cross the street.
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Potential roadway design improvements could include
enhanced facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians or
changes to the roadway geometry. Planning-level
cost estimates will be developed by engineers with
experience on similar roadways across California. For
each of the 10 projects, we will develop a Project Profile which will identify the potential impact to crashes,
document potential challenges to implementation,
discuss eligibility for grant funding from sources such as SS4A and HSIP, and include conceptual designs.

TASK 4.3: IDENTIFY NONINFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
The Safety Action Plan will also identify noninfrastructure improvements to programs and policies in Fowler. These include policies, programs and
projects related to education and awareness, law
enforcement, and emerging technologies. The Safety
Action Plan will identify education and awareness
campaigns that can encourage safer road behaviors,
such as safer speeds, wearing seatbelts, and
decreasing distracted driving.

We will work with law enforcement officials to identify targeted enforcement improvements in high-risk areas
and for any factors that contribute to higher rates of
severe crashes. These improvements will be developed
with equity considerations in mind and will encourage
community policing that builds positive relationships
between law enforcement and the community.

The role of emerging technologies in improving
roadway safety will be a key component of this section.

Our team will identify solutions such as intelligent
traffic management systems, data analytics, and
advanced driver assistance systems that can reduce the
occurrence and severity of crashes.

The cost, impact, and potential considerations of each of these improvements will be identified and summarized
in the Safety Action Plan.

TASK 4 DELIVERABLES:
▪ Fowler Safety Countermeasures Toolkit
▪ Priority Infrastructure Project List and Project
Profiles (up to 10)
▪ List of Non-Infrastructure Program
and Policy Improvements
TASK 5: PLAN DEVELOPMENT

AND ADOPTION
TASK 5.1: DRAFT PLAN
Toole Design will consolidate the various interim
deliverables into a draft Safety Action Plan. Additional plan content will include general implementation
strategies and policy recommendations that emphasis
the safety of all road users. Appendix sections will
document the methodologies associated with crash
analysis and project identification, as well as profiles for each of the priority projects eligible for grant
funding. The Plan will include a process for continued
transparency with the public, regularly monitoring and
evaluating progress, and updating projects as the Plan
makes progress.

Toole Design will submit a 60% draft Safety Action
Plan to be distributed for comment by City staff,
the Stakeholder Task Force, the general public, and
City Council. All comments and revisions will be
incorporated into a 90% draft Safety Action Plan, from
which final comments will be requested.

TASK 5.2: FINAL PLAN AND ADOPTION
Following revision of the 90% draft, we will develop
a Final Safety Action Plan. Toole Design will present
the Final Safety Action Plan for adoption by the Fowler City Council.

TASK 5 DELIVERABLES:
▪ First Draft (60%) Fowler Safety Action Plan
▪ Second Draft (90%) Fowler Safety Action Plan
▪ Final Fowler Safety Action Plan
▪ Presentation of Final Plan to City Council Non-infrastructure improvements include community education. 153
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4. FEE SCHEDULE
Toole Design’s fee schedule is included below. Please note:
▪ Rates are category
▪ Rates are valid through December 2026
▪ Rates do not include reimbursable expenses
Category Rate
Technician Manager $176
Technician $100
Planning Lead III $334
Planning Lead II $286
Planning Lead $248
Senior Planner $224
Project Planner II $204
Project Planner $190
Planner III $176
Planner II $154
Planner $132
Designer II $222
Designer $108
GIS Specialist $186
GIS Analyst $154
Graphic Designer $142
Intern $96
Landscape Architect Lead $282
Senior Landscape Architect $208
Landscape Architect $180
Admin $144
Category Rate
Engineering Lead III $330
Project Planner $192
Planning Lead III $312
Planner III $174
Senior Planner $216
Senior Planner $216
GIS Specialist $180
GIS Analyst $154
Planner $134
Project Engineer II $220
Project Planner $190
Principal-In-Charge $492
Engineering Lead III $352
Engineering Lead II $306
Engineering Lead I $276
Senior Engineer $242
Project Engineer II $214
Project Engineer $194
Engineer III $180
Engineer II $156
Engineer $138
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5. CONTRACT TERMINATIONS
While Toole Design Group, LLC has been removed from projects due to a change in scope or direction of the project, we have not been terminated from a contract for cause. Similarly, the few occasions where Toole Design has been precluded (disqualified) from proposing on project relate to instances where we have been contractually conflicted— for example due to work on a program management contract, or work on early stages of a design project that precluded us from later final design work.
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360 22nd Street, Suite 501
Oakland, CA 94612
510.298.0740
www.tooledesign.com
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COST PROPOSAL
Expenses Toole Hours
Fowler Safety Action Plan
Principal-inCharge Project Manager QA/QC Lead Accessibility Advisor SRTS Advisor Safety Advisor Urban
Designer/
Planner Senior Planner Data Specialist Data Specialist Project Engineer Project
Planner
Project
Planner
12-Feb-25 Adam Vest Kyle McGowan Ellie Fiore Andrew Kotalik, PE Mia Candy Talia Jacobson Anju Palta Erika Kulpa Joanna Wang Teresa Chang Sara Rauwolf, PE Lauren Pepe Ellie Gertler $330.00 $192.00 $312.00 $214.00 $216.00 $312.00 $216.00 $216.00 $180.00 $154.00 $220.00 $190.00 $174.00 Task Hourly Subtotals Labor Expenses Total
1 Project Management

1.1 Project Kickoff Meeting 2 5 5 6 $1,000 18 18 $3,840 $1,000 $4,840

1.2 Project Work Plan and Goal Setting 5 2 3 10 20 20 $3,972 $0 $3,972

1.3 Project Coordination Meetings 6 15 2 12 15 50 50 $10,686 $0 $10,686

1.4 Project Reporting 6 2 3 11 11 $2,424 $0 $2,424
Subtotal Hours 8 31 6 0 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 6 25 99 99
Subtotal Cost $2,640 $5,952 $1,872 $0 $0 $0 $4,968 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,140 $4,350 $1,000 $20,922 $20,922 $1,000 $21,922 2 Stakeholder and Public Engagement

2.1 Project Website and Project Promotion 5 15 20 6 46 46 $8,114 $0 $8,114

2.2 Project Stakeholder Task Force Development and Meetings 2 15 2 12 20 $2,000 51 51 $10,236 $2,000 $12,236

2.3 Community Engagement Meetings and Pop-Ups 1 20 4 30 $4,000 55 55 $10,638 $4,000 $14,638

2.4 Stakeholder and Community Feedback Summary 5 2 12 6 25 25 $4,908 $0 $4,908 Subtotal Hours 3 45 8 0 0 0 12 0 0 15 0 32 62 177 177
Subtotal Cost $990 $8,640 $2,496 $0 $0 $0 $2,592 $0 $0 $2,310 $0 $6,080 $10,788 $6,000 $33,896 $33,896 $6,000 $39,896 3 Data Collection and Policy and Analysis

3.1 Data Collection 7 8 4 19 19 $3,832 $0 $3,832

3.2 Plan and Policy Review 2 5 2 8 6 7 30 30 $6,330 $0 $6,330

3.3 Crash Analysis 2 12 5 4 18 8 49 49 $10,148 $0 $10,148

3.4 Equity Analysis 6 2 5 10 20 15 15 73 73 $14,556 $0 $14,556 Subtotal Hours 4 30 4 0 0 10 0 30 38 0 0 33 22 171 171
Subtotal Cost $1,320 $5,760 $1,248 $0 $0 $3,120 $0 $6,480 $6,840 $0 $0 $6,270 $3,828 $0 $34,866 $34,866 $0 $34,866 4 Site Analysis and Project Development

4.1 Idenitfy Appropriate Safety Countermeasures 2 8 2 3 3 3 4 6 6 37 37 $8,526 $0 $8,526

4.3 Identify Prioirty Infrastructure Projects 2 14 2 8 8 8 8 3 16 69 69

4.3 Identify Non-Infrastructure Improvements 2 10 2 3 3 3 3 3 5 34 34 $7,826 $0 $7,826 Subtotal Hours 6 32 6 14 14 14 15 12 0 0 27 0 0 140 140 Subtotal Cost $1,980 $6,144 $1,872 $2,996 $3,024 $4,368 $3,240 $2,592 $0 $0 $5,940 $0 $0 $0 $32,156 $32,156 $0 $32,156 5 Plan Development

5.1 Draft Plan 10 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 4 18 19 76 76 $15,202 $0 $15,202

5.2 Final Plan and Adoption 2 8 2 6 6 $800 24 24 $5,004 $800 $5,804 Subtotal Hours 2 18 5 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 4 24 25 100 100
Subtotal Cost $660 $3,456 $1,560 $642 $648 $936 $648 $864 $540 $462 $880 $4,560 $4,350 $800 $20,206 $20,206 $800 $21,006 Total Hours 23 156 29 17 17 27 53 46 41 18 31 95 134 687 687 Total Dollars $7,590 $29,952 $9,048 $3,638 $3,672 $8,424 $11,448 $9,936 $7,380 $2,772 $6,820 $18,050 $23,316 $7,800 $142,046 $142,046 $7,800 $149,846 Toole Design Group
Total
Project Tasks
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EXHIBIT B

a. Minimum Limits of Insurance. Vendor shall maintain the following types of insurance with limits no less than specified:
(i) General Liability Insurance (including operations, products and completed operations coverages) in an amount not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. (ii) Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by the State of California. (iii) Automobile Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
(iv) Umbrella or Excess Liability. In the event Vendor purchases an Umbrella or Excess insurance policy(ies) to meet the “Minimum Limits of Insurance,” this insurance policy(ies) shall “follow form” and afford no less coverage than the primary insurance policy(ies). In addition, such Umbrella or Excess insurance policy(ies) shall also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers.
(v) Professional Liability. Contractor shall maintain professional liability insurance that insures against professional errors and omissions that may be made in performing the Services to be rendered in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000) per claim and in the aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this agreement, and Contractor agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than three years after completion of the services required by this agreement.

Vendor shall provide (30) days prior written notice of any material change in coverage. (iv) Vendor grants to the City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Vendor may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Vendor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer. (v) Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City of Fowler Risk Services. The City may require the Vendor to purchase coverage with a lower deductible or retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
c. Evidence of Coverage. Vendor shall deliver to City written evidence of the above insurance coverages, including the required endorsements prior to commencing Services under this Agreement; and the production of such written evidence shall be an express condition precedent, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, to Vendor’s right to be paid any compensation under this Agreement. City's failure, at any time, to object to Vendor’s failure to provide the specified insurance or written evidence thereof (either as to the type or amount of such insurance), shall not be deemed a waiver of City's right to insist upon such insurance later.
d. Maintenance of Insurance. If Vendor fails to furnish and maintain the insurance required by this section, City may (but is not required to) purchase such insurance on behalf of Vendor, and the Vendor shall pay the cost thereof to City upon demand, and City shall furnish Vendor with any information needed to obtain such insurance. Moreover, at its discretion, City may pay for such insurance with funds otherwise due Vendor under this Agreement.
e. Subcontractors. If the Vendor should subcontract all or any portion of the work to be performed in this Agreement, the Vendor shall cover the subcontractor, and/or require each subcontractor to adhere to all the requirements contained herein. Similarly, any cancellation, lapse, reduction or change of subcontractor’s insurance shall have the same impact as described above. f. Special Risks or Circumstances. The City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
g. Indemnity and Defense. Except as otherwise expressly provided, the insurance requirements in this section shall not in any way limit, in either scope or amount, the indemnity and defense obligations separately owed by Vendor to City under this Agreement. 159
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EXHIBIT C

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: March 4, 2025
FROM: SOO HO PARK, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Actions pertaining to Federal STBG & CMAQ Grants:
i. APPROVE Resolution 2773 Approving List of Projects
for 2025 Surface Transportation Block Grant application and Committing to Timely Use of Funding
ii. APPROVE Resolution 2774 Approving List of Projects
for 2025 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program
application and Committing to Timely Use of Funding

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Council resolution is a requirement of the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) federal funding application.

BACKGROUND
On November 21,2024, the Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG) Policy Board initiated the 2025-26 Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Call for Projects. Projects will be awarded based on Regional Competitive Bids. The grant application packages for the regional bid funds are due on March 3, 2025.

Staff identified potential projects that are eligible to receive STBG funding. Staff reviewed projects that could were below 40 on the Pavement Condition Index. Staff also reviewed projects identified in the FCOG Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP). Based on that, along with projects that would be useful to the community, staff recommend the following five projects:

1. 7
th Street (Peach Street to Merced Street)

2. 5
th Street (Tuolumne Street to Adams Avenue)

3. 7
th Street (Merced Street to Adams Avenue)

4. 5
th Street (Main Street to Harris Ct)

5. Fowler Avenue - Adams Avenue to City Limits
Additionally, On November 21,2024, the Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG) Policy Board initiated the 2025-26 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program Call for Projects. Projects will be awarded based on Regional Competitive Bids.

The grant application packages for the regional bid funds are due on March 14, 2025. 161
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Staff identified potential projects that are eligible to receive CMAQ funding. Staff reviewed potential projects that were below 40 on the Pavement Condition Index. Based on this criteria, along with the potential projects being useful to the community, staff recommend the following three projects:

1. Merced Street (5th Street to Adams Avenue)

2. 2
nd Street (Merced Street to Adams Avenue)

3. 4
th Street (Merced Street to Adams Avenue)

PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as a part of the City Council Agenda.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
This action is consistent with:

General Plan Goal MOB-4
The circulation system is adequately maintained.

General Plan Policy MOB-28
Seek all available means to finance improvements, including State and Federal grants.

FISCAL IMPACT
Projects would be programmed in FY 26-27 and FY 27-28. Measure C funds will be used to provide the 11.47% local match required for the STBG and CMAQ funded projects.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
No procurement is associated with this action.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

Attachments
- Resolution No. 2773 – STBG List of Projects
- Resolution No. 2774 – CMAQ List of Projects
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RESOLUTION NO. 2773

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER APPROVING LIST OF PROJECTS FOR 2025 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT (STBG) FUNDING AND COMMITTING TO TIMELY USE OF FUNDING
WHERAS, AB 1012 has been enacted into State Law in part to provide for the “timely use” of State and Federal funding; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fowler is able to apply for and receive Federal and State funding under the Regional Surface Transportation Program;
WHEREAS, the City of Fowler desires to ensure that its projects are delivered in a timely manner to preclude the Fresno Region from losing those funds for non-delivery; and WHEREAS, it is understood by the City of Fowler that failure for not meeting project delivery dates for any phase of a project may jeopardize federal or state funding to the Region; and WHEREAS the City of Fowler must demonstrate dedicated and available local matching funds; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fowler hereby agrees to ensure that all project delivery deadlines for all project phases will be met or exceeded.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that failure to meet project delivery deadlines may be deemed as sufficient cause for the Fresno Council of Governments Policy Board to terminate an agency’s project and reprogram Federal/State funds as deemed necessary.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fowler does direct its management and engineering staffs to ensure all projects are carried out in a timely manner as per the requirements of AB 1012 and the directive of the City of Fowler’s City Council.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March 2025, at a regular meeting of the Fowler City Council by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT: APPROVED:
___________________________
Juan Mejia, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Angela Vasquez, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2774

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER APPROVING LIST OF PROJECTS FOR 2025 CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY

IMPROVEMENT (CMAQ) FUNDING AND COMMITTING TO TIMELY USE OF

FUNDING
WHERAS, AB 1012 has been enacted into State Law in part to provide for the “timely use” of State and Federal funding; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fowler is able to apply for and receive Federal and State funding under the Federal Transportation Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fowler desires to ensure that its projects are delivered in a timely manner to preclude the Fresno Region from losing those funds for non-delivery; and WHEREAS, it is understood by the City of Fowler that failure for not meeting project delivery dates for any phase of a project may jeopardize federal or state funding to the Region; and WHEREAS the City of Fowler must demonstrate dedicated and available local matching funds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fowler hereby agrees to ensure that all project delivery deadlines for all project phases will be met or exceeded.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March 2025, at a regular meeting of the Fowler City Council by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES: APPROVED:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
___________________________
Juan Mejia, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Angela Vasquez, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: March 4, 2025
FROM: SOO HO PARK, City Engineer
SUBJECT:

Actions pertaining to Sumner Avenue Bike/Pedestrian
Improvements Project:
i. APPROVE Project Change order #1
ii. ACCEPT Sumner Avenue Bike/Pedestrian
Improvements
iii. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to file a Notice of
Completion

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Sumner Avenue Bike/Pedestrian Improvements Project construction has been completed by Juarez Brothers General Engineering, Inc. Staff recommends the City Council approve Change Order #1, accept the project as complete, and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion.

BACKGROUND
On November 19, 2024, the City Council approved and awarded the contract for the Sumner Avenue Bike/Pedestrian Improvements Project to Juarez Brothers General Engineering, Inc.

The project included hot mix asphalt, pavement striping, pavement markers and pavement markings, construction of concrete curb and gutter and sidewalk, earthwork, and preparation of subgrade.

During construction, the contractor encountered some deteriorated and uneven asphalt adjacent to their project scope limits. To prevent drainage issues from prematurely damaging the new asphalt improvements, the City directed the contractor to replace some additional areas of asphalt to protect the new improvements. Therefore, to reconcile the additional material and labor performed, a Change Order #1 is presented for consideration and approval.

The additional amount incurred after expending all available federal funds will be funded from Measure C: Flexible Fund.

With the Project completed the City staff recommends that the City Council accept the Sumner Avenue Bike/Pedestrian Improvements Project and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as a part of the City Council Agenda.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Acceptance of the project as completed would not qualify as a “project” pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 because it would not have the potential to result in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Acceptance of the completed improvements would not result in any activity that would either directly or indirectly impact the environment, nor would it involve the issuance to a person of a lease, permit, license, certificate, or other entitlement for use by one or more public agencies. Furthermore, in consideration of approving the improvements, the City approved the use of a Notice of Exemption (NOE) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 on September 29, 2023, whereafter the NOE was filed with Fresno County and posted to the State Clearinghouse website.

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
This action is consistent with:

General Plan Goal MOB-11
Ensure street and road projects are adequately designed to accommodate safe and convenient pedestrian and bicyclist access.

FISCAL IMPACT
The project has been federally grant funded through the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Act program. The resulting change order for the amount of $3,183.31 will be paid from the City’s Measure C: Flexible Fund balance.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
The construction contract was previously awarded by the City Council following a competitive bid process.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

Attachments
- Change Order #1 back-up documentation
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: March 4, 2025
FROM: THOMAS W. GAFFERY IV, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: APPROVE a fee waiver in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for the Fowler Improvement Association’s clubhouse facility rehabilitation project

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action would waive any City fees for entitlements, plan check, permits and inspections for the Fowler Improvement Association’s (FIA) clubhouse facility rehabilitation project (Project).

BACKGROUND
The FIA is the oldest chapter of the California Federation of Women’s Clubs. The clubhouse was donated to the FIA in 1910. The Project will result in over $1 million in improvements to the clubhouse, including ADA accessibility improvements, ADA restrooms, an improved kitchen, structural stabilization, and other enhancements and repairs. The Project will ensure the clubhouse is available for numerous FIA and community events throughout the year.

This action is being brought forward for consideration based on direction provided to staff at a previous City Council meeting. This action is consistent with other concessions offered to notfor-profit organizations in Fowler who maintain facilities. In other instances, these concessions have included reductions in requirements for offsite improvements, such as alleyway reconstruction.

PUBLIC NOTICE
This item does not require a public hearing and was noticed as a part of the City Council Agenda.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
Goal CDES-1
Through community design, Fowler fosters and reinforces the City’s unique sense of place.

Goal CDES-3
Downtown Fowler is preserved and enhanced as the primary cultural and civic core of the community.
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Policy CDES-7
Maintain the integrity of community identifiers, that contribute to Fowler’s character.

Community identifiers may include notable landmarks; historic buildings; and areas of historic, architectural, or aesthetic value.

Policy CDES-8
Promote the maintenance, restoration, and rehabilitation of historical resources and community identifiers through a variety of financial and development incentives.

Policy CDES-11
Protect and enhance the downtown area as a critical element of Fowler’s identity and smalltown character.

FISCAL IMPACT
This fee waiver will result in the City not recovering costs for staff and consultant time associated with the Project.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
No procurement is associated with this action.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: March 4, 2025
FROM: SOO HO PARK, City Engineer
SUBJECT: APPROVE Resolution No. 2775, for Annexation of Tract 6405 into the City’s Landscape and Storm Drainage Facilities Maintenance District No. 1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approve Resolution 2775, allowing the annexation of Tract 6405 into the City’s Landscape and Storm Drainage Facilities Maintenance District No. 1 (“LSDFMD No. 1”), if no majority protests occur with the tabulation of assessment ballots.

BACKGROUND
The City provides for the operations and maintenance of landscaping and storm drainage facilities within various improved developments throughout the City of Fowler. The City’s LSDFMD No. 1, was formed pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (“Act”), which provides for assessing parcels within these developed areas to fund these maintenance and operations activities.

The Act allows for newly developed properties to be annexed into an existing landscape and maintenance district. (Streets and Highways Code § 22605, subd. (a).) In accordance with the conditions for approval for Tract No. 6405 (hereinafter collectively referred to as, the “Tracts”) this subdivision must be annexed into the City’s LSDFMD No. 1. The parcels within Tract No. 6405 are owned by K. Hovnanian Homes Northern California, Inc. and individual homeowners.

Originally, K. Hovnanian Homes Northern California, Inc filed a petition and written consent with staff requesting the City to initiate proceedings to annex the Tracts into LSDFMD No. 1 (“Petitions”). The Petition expressly waived all notices, procedures and requirements otherwise required under the Act pursuant to Streets and Highways Code section 22608, including without limitation adoption of any resolutions, filing of any engineer’s report, giving of any notices, holding any hearings and right of majority protest.

Nevertheless, in accordance with Government Code section 53753, subdivision (c), the City Engineer has sent the landowners the assessment ballots 45 days prior to the scheduled public hearing and opening of the ballots. The City Clerk may receive assessment ballots from property owners up until the close of the public hearing. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the City Council will then direct the City Clerk to open each of the assessment ballots received and tabulate the results. A majority protest exists if the ballots submitted in 170
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opposition to the proposed annexation exceed the ballots submitted in favor of the annexation, weighting those ballots by the number of parcels owned by each property owner. (Gov. Code § 53753, subd. (e)(4).) If no majority protest exists, the Council is authorized to adopt the attached resolutions approving the annexation of the Tract.

At the first public hearing and ballot opening for Tract 6405 annexation attempt into the LSDFMD No.1 on November 19, 2024, K. Hovanian Homes voted against the annexation, which resulted in a majority protest. Since the failed annexation, City Staff re-issued annexation ballots to 10 individual property owners and one ballot to K. Hovanian Homes representing 60 votes, since K. Hovanian homes is still the majority owner of Tract 6405.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Each property owner was mailed a public hearing notice which included an annexation ballot no less than 45 days prior to this public hearing.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
This action is consistent with:

General Plan Goal OS-4
Open space acquisition, development, programming, and maintenance is adequately and reliably funded.

FISCAL IMPACT
If the annexation of the Tract is approved, each parcel within the annexed Tract would be assessed annually. The assessment revenue will assist the City in paying the annual maintenance costs associated with these improvements.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
No procurement is associated with this action

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

Attachments
- Resolution No. 2775 (Approving the Annexation of Tract 6405) 171
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RESOLUTION NO. 2775

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF TRACT 6405
INTO THE CITY OF FOWLER’S LANDSCAPING AND STORM DRAINAGE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1.

WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2679, on October 3, 2023, initiating proceedings for the annexation of Tract 6405 (the “Tract”), and ordering the City Engineer to prepare an Engineer’s Report for the properties to be annexed into the City’s Landscaping and Storm Drainage Facilities Maintenance District No. 1 (“LSDFMD No. 1”) of the City of Fowler, County of Fresno, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (the “Act”); WHEREAS, the City Engineer, has prepared and filed an Engineer’s Report regarding the annexation of the Tract into LSDFMD No. 1, and the assessments to be levied within the Tract each fiscal year. The Engineer’s Report was filed with the City Clerk and has been considered and approved by the City Council, and is hereby incorporated by this reference herein; WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing and ballots were duly sent to all property owners with a recorded interest in the Tract in accordance with Government Code section 53753, subdivision (c);
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received all ballots submitted by the property owners with a recorded interest in the Tract, and opened and tabulated each of the received ballots after the close of the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, upon tabulation of the received assessment ballots, no majority protest exists.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fowler hereby finds and resolves as follows:

1. The territories described as Tract 6405, whose boundaries are set forth in Exhibit C of the Engineer’s Report dated September 27, 2024, on file with the City Clerk of the City of Fowler, will be the territories benefitted by the maintenance and servicing of the improvements described in said Engineer’s Report.

2. The Engineer’s Report and the assessment of the estimated costs of improvements contained therein, and each and every part of said report, is adopted and approved.

3. The annexation of Tract 6405 is in compliance with Part 2, Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, and any assessments will be levied without regard to property valuation.

These annexed properties will be added to the annual assessment starting fiscal year 2025-2026.

4. The public hearing on the said annexation of Tract 6405 was held in accordance with the Act, and all persons filing protests or requesting to speak were heard.

5. The City Council hereby confirms the diagrams and assessments provided within the Engineer’s Report dated September 27, 2024, on file with the City Clerk. These 172
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boundaries will be used for assessment proceedings until and unless a change of organization is approved pursuant to the Act.

6. The City Council hereby orders that Tract 6405 be annexed into the City of Fowler’s Landscaping and Storm Drainage Facilities Maintenance District No. 1.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March 2025, at a regular meeting of the Fowler City Council by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
___________________________
Juan Mejia, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Angela Vasquez, City Clerk
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