Agenda packet — Fowler City Council, August 19, 2025

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER – 128 SOUTH 5TH STREET, FOWLER, CA 93625

REVISED AGENDA
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Resolutions and Ordinances - With respect to the approval of resolutions and ordinances, the reading of the title thereto shall be deemed a motion to waive a reading of the complete resolution or ordinance and unless there is a request by a Councilmember that the resolution or ordinance be read in full, further reading of the resolution or ordinance shall be deemed waived by unanimous consent of the Council.

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

4. INVOCATION BY FATHER GOMIDAS ZOHRABIAN OF ST. GREGORY ARMENIAN

APOSTOLIC CHURCH

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6. PUBLIC COMMENT
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Council on any matter not described on this agenda. Presentations are limited to 3 minutes per person and no more than 15 minutes per topic.

7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and include a recommended action from Staff and shall be acted on by one motion of the Council. If a Councilmember requests additional information or would like to pull an item for discussion, that item shall be pulled from the Consent Calendar and acted upon separately. A Councilmember may register an action on an individual item without pulling the item from the Consent Calendar. A motion to approve the Consent Calendar is deemed to include a motion to waive the full reading of any ordinance or resolution on the Consent Calendar. For adoption of ordinances, only those which received a unanimous vote of the Councilmembers present at introduction shall be eligible for placement on the Consent Calendar.
7A RATIFY Pay Warrants for August 19, 2025
7B APPROVE Resolution No. 2799 approving designation of authorized agent(s) for non-state agencies
7C ADOPT Resolution No. 2800 to establish Decorative Streetlights Standard 7D ADOPT Ordinance No. 2025-05, to Retain the Current Prima Facie Speed Limit for a Section of Roadway Along Adams Avenue
7E APPROVE an agreement with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission Food Services (Fresno EOC) to provide lunch meals for the City of Fowler's Senior Center program in an amount not to exceed $45,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. 2 Any writing or document that is a public record and provided to a majority of the City Council regarding an open session item on the agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall, in the City Clerk's office, during normal business hours. In addition, such writings and documents may be posted on the City's website at https://fowlercity.org Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be heard individually immediately after action is taken on the Consent Calendar.

9. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Planning
A ADOPT Ordinance No. 2025-04, pertaining to Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 6501:
i. Finding that the Project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15183.
ii. Prezone Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 6501, APN 343-040-26 to the zoning map designation of R-1-7/PD-3 (Single Family Residential/Planned Development).
iii. Prezone the easterly adjacent parcel, City Park site (APN 343-040-92T) to the zoning map designation of O (Open Space).
iv. Prezone the easterly adjacent parcel, Fowler Unified School District property (APN 343-040-89T) to the zoning map designation of PF (Public Facilities).
v. Amend section 9.145.040, subd. (B) of the Fowler Zoning Ordinance to include an additional Planned Development Overlay.

10. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

11. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

12. CLOSED SESSION
Government Code Section 54957.6
Conference with labor negotiators
Agency designated representatives: City Manager, Director of Public Works & Public Utilities
Unrepresented employee: Public Works Supervisor
Government Code Section 54957
Public Employee Appointment/Employment
Title: Chief of Police

13. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND REPORT ACTION

14. ADJOURN
Next Ordinance No. 2025-06
Next Resolution No. 2801 3

8. CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
CERTIFICATION: I, Angela Vasquez, City Clerk of the City of Fowler, California, hereby certify that the foregoing agenda was posted for public review on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

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

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS
Regular checks 45032-45109 July 25 thru August 7 $ 919,912.07 TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS $ 919,912.07

PAYROLL COSTS
First August Bi-Weekly Payroll August 1, 2025 $ 115,206.99 Second August Bi-Weekly Payroll August 15, 2025 $ 132,478.98 TOTAL PAYROLL COSTS $ 247,685.97

TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS $ 1,167,598.04
NOTE:

CITY OF FOWLER

WARRANTS LIST
August 19, 2025
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 1
DATE: 07/30/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 19:00:37 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 1/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45032 1001 07/30/25 11689 A & C TIRE SERVICE 5205 FLEET STREETS EC 30.00 45032 1001 07/30/25 11689 A & C TIRE SERVICE 5205 FLEET STREETS BH 80.00 TOTAL CHECK 110.00
45033 1001 07/30/25 10024 BSK ASSOCIATES 5220 WATER TEST 7/15/25 280.00 45034 1001 07/30/25 14429 CORE & MAIN 5206 WELL #6 437.28 45035 1001 07/30/25 10100 ECN POLYGRAPH & INVESTIGA 5115 POLYGRAPH-2X 500.00 45036 1001 07/30/25 15178 FASTPASS TRAILERS 5720 FLEET EV PARK GRANT 12,303.16 45037 1001 07/30/25 13275 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #1423 5206 WELL #6 MAINTENANCE 308.88 45037 1001 07/30/25 13275 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #1423 5206 WELL #6 MAINTENANCE 348.28 TOTAL CHECK 657.16
45038 1001 07/30/25 10759 GLASCO GENERAL ENGINEERIN 5710 HARRIS PARK GRADING 29,800.00 45039 1001 07/30/25 14749 HOFFMAN SECURITY 5160 MONTH SRV-ACCESS 454.00 45039 1001 07/30/25 14749 HOFFMAN SECURITY 5220 MONIT SVC AUG 25 38.00 TOTAL CHECK 492.00
45040 1001 07/30/25 15061 JB ELECTRIC 5206 WELL #7 - SHORT 450.00 45041 1001 07/30/25 14269 LOUIE'S PORTABLE WELDING 5206 WELL #6 WELDING 1,150.00 45042 1001 07/30/25 12717 M&M SCREEN PRINTING 5110 COF POLO-STAFF 325.63 45043 1001 07/30/25 14911 MARGO MONTOYA 5110 8/5/25 ENTERTAINMENT 800.00 45044 1001 07/30/25 14428 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5220 COBRA - JULY 2025 200.00 45045 1001 07/30/25 14843 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 5205 FLEET STREETS 29.29 45045 1001 07/30/25 14843 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 5205 FLEET WATER TRUCK #9 234.13 TOTAL CHECK 263.42
45046 1001 07/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 630 W FRESNO 740.08 45046 1001 07/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 122 S 5TH A 137.20 45046 1001 07/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 3079 MANN 115.88 45046 1001 07/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 220 E MAIN 48.84 45046 1001 07/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 429 E MERCED 7.64 45046 1001 07/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 MANN&GLDST 25.01 45046 1001 07/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 679 KAND 7/22/2025 138.95 45046 1001 07/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 LANDSCAPE 296.54 45046 1001 07/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 692 HILL AVE .25 TOTAL CHECK 1,510.39
45047 1001 07/30/25 11119 POLLARD WATER 5715 HYDRANT METER 2,181.53 45048 1001 07/30/25 10518 SIGNMAX! 5195 SUPPLIES STREETS 641.00 45049 1001 07/30/25 13355 SITE ONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 5195 SUPPLIES PARK 114.04 45050 1001 07/30/25 15083 THE CHLORINATOR POOL SERV 5203 FOUNTAIN SVC JUL 2025 250.00 45051 1001 07/30/25 15221 THERMAL EDGE,INC 5715 WELL #5 6,426.44 6 Section 7, Item 7A
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 2
DATE: 07/30/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 19:00:37 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 1/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45052 1001 07/30/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 UNIFORM STREETS 7/25 130.94 45052 1001 07/30/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 UNIFORM STREETS 7/25 130.95 45052 1001 07/30/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 JANIT SNR CT 7/24/25 91.54 TOTAL CHECK 353.43
45053 1001 07/30/25 10725 VERIZON WIRELESS 5160 CELL PHONE 7/19/25 364.44 TOTAL FUND 59,609.92
TOTAL REPORT 59,609.92
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 1
DATE: 07/31/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 13:55:34 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 1/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45054 1001 07/31/25 13597 ADVENTIST HEALTH 5220 ALCOHOL/DRUG BLOOD 200.00 45055 1001 07/31/25 10087 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTAT 5190 TRAF SIG APR-JUN 25 478.12 45056 1001 07/31/25 10488 FOWLER UNIFIED 5210 FUEL JUNE 2025 3,299.63 45056 1001 07/31/25 10488 FOWLER UNIFIED 5210 FUEL PARK JUNE 25 872.05 45056 1001 07/31/25 10488 FOWLER UNIFIED 5210 FUEL STREETS JUNE 25 1,465.97 45056 1001 07/31/25 10488 FOWLER UNIFIED 5210 FUEL WATER JUNE 25 420.52 TOTAL CHECK 6,058.17
45057 1001 07/31/25 14956 JOSEFINA HERNANDEZ 5082 OVERPAYMENT PERS 510.14 45058 1001 07/31/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SRV MAY 2025 2,006.50 45058 1001 07/31/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SRV MAY 2025 117.50 45058 1001 07/31/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SRV MAY 2025 164.50 45058 1001 07/31/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SRV MAY 2025 1,727.73 45058 1001 07/31/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SRV MAY 2025 5,969.00 45058 1001 07/31/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SRV MAY 2025 611.00 45058 1001 07/31/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SRV MAY 2025 728.50 45058 1001 07/31/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SRV MAY 2025 211.50 45058 1001 07/31/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SRV MAY 2025 258.50 45058 1001 07/31/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SRV MAY 2025 141.00 45058 1001 07/31/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SRV MAY 2025 1,993.00 TOTAL CHECK 13,928.73
45059 1001 07/31/25 11489 SHOP N GO, INC. 5205 CAR WASH APR-JUN 25 27.00 45059 1001 07/31/25 11489 SHOP N GO, INC. 5205 CAR WASH APR-JUN 25 63.00 45059 1001 07/31/25 11489 SHOP N GO, INC. 5205 CAR WASH APR-JUN 25 711.00 TOTAL CHECK 801.00
45060 1001 07/31/25 10303 SWANSON-FAHRNEY FORD 5205 SUSPENSION UNIT#75 2,328.06 45061 1001 07/31/25 14259 VISUAL EDGE IT INC DBA IM 5180 XEROX MAINTENANCE 200.00 TOTAL FUND 24,504.22
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 2
DATE: 07/31/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 13:55:34 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 1/26
FUND - 255 - STATE GRANT AB178

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45062 1001 07/31/25 14634 DEWBERRY ARCHITECTS INC. 5710 PD SR CTR JUNE 2025 12,106.00 45063 1001 07/31/25 15149 KATCH GENERAL 5710 NEW BUILD PD/SR CTR 284,615.00 TOTAL FUND 296,721.00
TOTAL REPORT 321,225.22
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 1
DATE: 07/31/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 18:40:18 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 1/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45064 1001 07/31/25 15246 ABDELQADER, MOHAMAD 2050 WA DEP 720 S ARGYLE 29.30 45065 1001 07/31/25 15244 BERTRAN, JOHN & VILLALOBO 2050 WA DEP 620 S KANDARIA 100.00 45066 1001 07/31/25 10064 COLONIAL LIFE INSURANCE C 2042 EMP DED JULY 25 47.42 45067 1001 07/31/25 15243 HAROLD L SHEARN FAM TRUST 2050 WA DEP 1118 CLARA 26.07 45068 1001 07/31/25 10826 JIM CRAWFORD CNSTRCTN 2050 HYD DEP 70270084 1,972.33 45069 1001 07/31/25 15252 LOYAL,JAGDEEP S&PANNU,GUR 2050 WA DEP 1118 MAPLE 100.00 45070 1001 07/31/25 15251 MEDINA, MARTHA 2050 WA DEP 155 BONITA 84.64 45071 1001 07/31/25 15250 MURILLO,UVER & SANDRA 2050 WA DEP 1008 SKYLAR 100.00 45072 1001 07/31/25 15242 PANTOJA, SUSAN 2050 WADEP 1116 W WALTER71 58.89 45073 1001 07/31/25 15245 PITA, MARIA 2050 WA DEP 1421 HARRIS 72.33 45074 1001 07/31/25 14550 SANGER FENCE CO 5710 HARRISPARK FENCE GRT 14,867.00 TOTAL FUND 17,457.98
TOTAL REPORT 17,457.98
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 1
DATE: 08/07/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 11:41:35 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 1/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45075 1001 08/07/25 14813 24/7 PET VET 5220 ANIMAL CARE 256.50 45076 1001 08/07/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5110 SUPPLIES 249.07 45076 1001 08/07/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5110 BALLONS 141.87 TOTAL CHECK 390.94
45077 1001 08/07/25 10026 BCT CONSULTING 5230 VOIP AUG 25 1,053.73 45077 1001 08/07/25 10026 BCT CONSULTING 5230 DESKTOP SRV AUG25 3,319.00 45077 1001 08/07/25 10026 BCT CONSULTING 5230 NETWORK SRV AUG25 2,916.48 TOTAL CHECK 7,289.21
45078 1001 08/07/25 10025 BUFORD OIL COMPANY 5210 CFN LEADFREE GAS 199.09 45079 1001 08/07/25 10506 CALMAT CO DBA VULCAN MATE 5195 ASPHALT STREETS 235.84 45080 1001 08/07/25 14131 SWEEPING CORP OF AMERICA 5220 STREET SWEEP 7/25 3,950.00 45080 1001 08/07/25 14131 SWEEPING CORP OF AMERICA 5220 SWEEP WASTE MGT YD 900.00 TOTAL CHECK 4,850.00
45081 1001 08/07/25 14356 COMCAST 5160 JULY 2025 51.54
45082 1001 08/07/25 14429 CORE & MAIN 5206 WELL #6 GASKET 9.72 45083 1001 08/07/25 14702 DAVE'S AUTO SERVICE 5205 OIL CHANGE & FILTER 106.97 45083 1001 08/07/25 14702 DAVE'S AUTO SERVICE 5205 REPLACE BATTERY 370.25 45083 1001 08/07/25 14702 DAVE'S AUTO SERVICE 5205 F150 SRV STREETS 305.51 TOTAL CHECK 782.73
45084 1001 08/07/25 13275 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #1423 5200 HYDRANT MAINTENANCE 486.97 45085 1001 08/07/25 14252 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 5121 SENIOR CTR 111.08 45086 1001 08/07/25 11760 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFFS OF 5271 DISPATCH SERVICES 10,976.83 45087 1001 08/07/25 15253 HAAKER EQUIPMENT 5715 CIMLINE M1 CRACK SEAL 82,255.65 45088 1001 08/07/25 15116 JAKE MORENO 5110 BAND 8/27/2025 700.00 45089 1001 08/07/25 10416 LAW & ASSOCIATES INVESTIG 5115 BACKGROUND (2) 2,000.00 45090 1001 08/07/25 15215 LEES SERVICE 5205 CAMRY 281.02 45091 1001 08/07/25 15058 LITHIA AUTOMOTIVE GROUP 5720 F150 LIGHT PRO 19,469.67 45091 1001 08/07/25 15058 LITHIA AUTOMOTIVE GROUP 5720 F150 LIGHT PRO 19,469.67 45091 1001 08/07/25 15058 LITHIA AUTOMOTIVE GROUP 5720 F150 LIGHT PRO 19,469.67 TOTAL CHECK 58,409.01
45092 1001 08/07/25 10350 LK DESIGN 5220 WEBSITE MAINTENANCE 200.00 45093 1001 08/07/25 15255 NELSON'S HARDWARE 5195 SUPPLIES PARKS 251.84 45093 1001 08/07/25 15255 NELSON'S HARDWARE 5120 WATER TOOLS 58.29 TOTAL CHECK 310.13
45094 1001 08/07/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 WELL #7 SITE 7/31/25 21,338.25 45094 1001 08/07/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 GLDST/MAN SIG 7/27/25 122.75 45094 1001 08/07/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 1100 N MANN 7/27/25 14.78 11 Section 7, Item 7A
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 2
DATE: 08/07/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 11:41:35 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 1/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45094 1001 08/07/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 ADAMS&GLDST 7/29/25 150.63 45094 1001 08/07/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 300 W MERCED 7/28/25 39.92 45094 1001 08/07/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 325 S 5TH ST 7/30/25 1,797.68 45094 1001 08/07/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 MERCED/8TH 7/27/25 69.71 45094 1001 08/07/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 700 MERCED #A 7/28/25 845.06 45094 1001 08/07/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 WELL #8 SITE 7/29/25 13,791.48 TOTAL CHECK 38,170.26
45095 1001 08/07/25 10518 SIGNMAX! 5195 SUPPLIES STREETS 113.76 45096 1001 08/07/25 13355 SITE ONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 5195 SUPPLIES STREETS 122.33 45097 1001 08/07/25 10665 TAPCO, INC 5202 REPAIR STOP SIGN 385.18 45098 1001 08/07/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 UNIFORM 7/10/25 169.00 45098 1001 08/07/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 UNIFORM 7/10/25 169.01 45098 1001 08/07/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 UNIFORM STR 7/17/2025 141.78 45098 1001 08/07/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 UNIFORM WA 7/17/2025 141.77 45098 1001 08/07/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 UNIFORM STR 7/31/2025 119.20 45098 1001 08/07/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 UNIFORM WA 7/31/2025 119.19 TOTAL CHECK 859.95
45099 1001 08/07/25 10725 VERIZON WIRELESS 5100 WIFI HOTSPOT 40.01 45100 1001 08/07/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 8/25 41.36 45100 1001 08/07/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 8/25 45.88 45100 1001 08/07/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 8/25 104.74 45100 1001 08/07/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 8/25 17.71 45100 1001 08/07/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 8/25 19.69 45100 1001 08/07/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 8/25 35.44 45100 1001 08/07/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 8/25 9.85 45100 1001 08/07/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 8/25 11.82 45100 1001 08/07/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 8/25 12.79 45100 1001 08/07/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 2048 VISION BENEFIT 8/25 187.88 45100 1001 08/07/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 8/25 5.90 45100 1001 08/07/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 8/25 108.50 45100 1001 08/07/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 8/25 275.50 TOTAL CHECK 877.06
TOTAL FUND 210,364.81
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 3
DATE: 08/07/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 11:41:35 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 1/26
FUND - 255 - STATE GRANT AB178

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45101 1001 08/07/25 14414 FOWLER BAPTIST CHURCH 5710 TMP SR CTR RENT 8/25 1,500.00 TOTAL FUND 1,500.00
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 4
DATE: 08/07/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 11:41:35 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 1/26
FUND - 503 - TCP FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45102 1001 08/07/25 15214 HPS MECHANICAL, INC. 5710 TCP WELL 7 204,060.38 TOTAL FUND 204,060.38
TOTAL REPORT 415,925.19
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 1
DATE: 08/07/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 13:16:51 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 1/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45103 1001 08/07/25 15257 AWP SAFETY 5195 STREET MAINT SUPP 667.79 45104 1001 08/07/25 14998 GARTON TRACTOR 5710 HOLLAND C345 LOADER 21,724.17 45104 1001 08/07/25 14998 GARTON TRACTOR 5710 HOLLAND C345 LOADER 21,724.17 45104 1001 08/07/25 14998 GARTON TRACTOR 5710 HOLLAND C345 LOADER 21,724.18 45104 1001 08/07/25 14998 GARTON TRACTOR 5710 HOLLAND C345 LOADER 21,724.18 TOTAL CHECK 86,896.70
TOTAL FUND 87,564.49
TOTAL REPORT 87,564.49
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 1
DATE: 08/07/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 14:01:39 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 1/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45105 1001 08/07/25 15215 LEES SERVICE 5205 VEHICLE #45 REPAIRS 683.44 45105 1001 08/07/25 15215 LEES SERVICE 5205 VEHICLE #10 REPAIRS 293.62 45105 1001 08/07/25 15215 LEES SERVICE 5205 CROWN VIC 49.23 TOTAL CHECK 1,026.29
45106 1001 08/07/25 10350 LK DESIGN 5220 WEBSITE MAINTENANCE 650.00 45107 1001 08/07/25 14065 THE WATER CONNECTION, INC 5195 BRASS FITTINGS 432.98 TOTAL FUND 2,109.27
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 2
DATE: 08/07/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 14:01:39 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 1/26
FUND - 255 - STATE GRANT AB178

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45108 1001 08/07/25 15256 KRAZAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. 5710 CONSTRUCTION TEST 3,520.00 TOTAL FUND 3,520.00
TOTAL REPORT 5,629.27
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 1
DATE: 08/07/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 14:14:15 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 1/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45109 1001 08/07/25 15254 CLOUDPERMIT, INC. 5230 CLOUDPERMIT ANNUAL 6,000.00 45109 1001 08/07/25 15254 CLOUDPERMIT, INC. 5230 CLOUDPERMIT ANNUAL 6,500.00 TOTAL CHECK 12,500.00
TOTAL FUND 12,500.00
TOTAL REPORT 12,500.00
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
FROM: NANCY BANDA, Finance Director/Treasurer
SUBJECT: APPROVE Resolution No. 2799 approving designation of authorized agent(s) for non-state agencies

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services administers grant programs that are financially funded with federal funding. To apply for such grant programs, an authorized agent(s) must be approved by the City Council.

BACKGROUND
The State of California has established the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to mitigate the effects of disasters for California residents. The City of Fowler (City) has applied for the 2022-2023 Early Winter Storms Disaster program for the purchase of a trash pump.

Staff will need to close out the grant project by submitting the required documentation. This resolution will allow Staff to finalize the process and apply for future opportunities.

PUBLIC NOTICE
This item 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 not associated with a specific General Plan Goal, or Action Item. However, this action is consistent with the General Plan’s Community Vision and Supporting Principles.

FISCAL IMPACT
$4,254.79 is total cost. The grant funding will cover 75% ($3,191.10) with a 25% ($1,068.69) local match. This expense will be funded through the Water and General Fund (Streets).

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
No procurement is associated with this action.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.

Attachments
- Resolution No. 2799
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RESOLUTION NO. 2799

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER

DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED AGENT(S) FOR NON-STATE AGENCIES FOR

THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ANY

EXISTING AND FUTURE GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California would need to approve an authorized agent(s) to apply for any existing or future grant program for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services administers grant programs that are federally funded; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fowler has an existing grant program that has been applied for federal financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, there may be other programs such as Federally declared Disaster (DR), Fire Mitigation Assistance Grant (FMAG), California State Only Disaster (CDAA), Immediate Services Program (ISP), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Building Resistance Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), Legislative Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program (LPDM) under Public Law 93-288, Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMA), National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), California Early Earthquake Warning (CEEW), and other programs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fowler authorizes, the City Manager or the Finance Director/Treasurer or Public Works/Public Utilities Director to execute for and on behalf of the City of Fowler.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of August 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 COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: August 5, 2025
FROM: SOO HO PARK, City Engineer
SUBJECT: ADOPT Resolution No. 2800 to establish Decorative Streetlights Standard

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Resolution No. 2800 approves an additional Standard Plan to establish a city standard for Single and Double Decorative Streetlight installation.

BACKGROUND
The Fowler City Council previously approved development improvement standards for various public infrastructure facilities related to streets, water, and sewer, etc. Staff recommends adding a standard for the reason identified:

1. Standard Plan ST-22 – Establishes a Standard Plan for single and double head decorative streetlights, associated foundation standard, and decorative streetlight implementation areas.

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 Policy PF-6
Prepare and maintain resources and mechanisms to adequately plan for, develop, and maintain public facilities.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no increase in fiscal impact associated with this resolution. Improvements included in the Standard Plans are constructed as part of a development or a capital improvement project. 22 Section 7, Item 7C

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
No procurement is associated with this action.

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

Attachments
- Resolution No. 2800
- Standard Plan ST-22
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RESOLUTION NO. 2800

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER

ADOPTING A DECORATIVE STREET LIGHT STANDARD PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Fowler has previously utilized and adopted improvement standard for construction of public infrastructure facilities; and WHEREAS, periodic additions to the improvements standards are necessary to ensure proper, construction and function of city infrastructure and other miscellaneous facilities; and WHEREAS, standard plan ST-22 provides details for construction of a Single and Double Head Decorative Streetlight; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fowler that effective immediately, Standard Plan ST-22 is hereby adopted for inclusion in the City Improvement Standards.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of August 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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34" 14'

30.5"
Ø17"
Ø5"
Ø15"
225°
45°
270° 90°
135°
315°
180°
0°
18"Ø
42"
2" CLR.

REVISION DATE CITY OF FOWLER

SINGLE HEAD DECORATIVE

ELEVATION
STD.DWG.

ST-22

ACCESS DOOR HANDHOLE
BASE

FOUNDATION

CLEAR TEXTURED

POLYCARBONATE LENS

LED LIGHT ENGINE
4-3/4"Ø ANCHOR BOLTS
& POLES TO BE

INSTALLED PER

MANUFACTURERS
SPECIFICATION.

UNDISTURBED

NATIVE SOIL

STREET LIGHT ELECTROLIERS

BASE PLATE PER

MANUFACTURER
1 OF 4
8/19/25
6-#4 VERT. BARS
#3 TIES @ 12"O.C.
w/ 2 WITHIN TOP 6"
1" MIN. 2" MAX.

NON-SHRINK
GROUT
ELEC.

CONDUIT

SECTION A-A
A A
6-#4 VERT. BARS
#3 TIES @ 12"O.C.

ANCHOR BOLTS

PER 'FOUNDATION'
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8"-12"

ADJUSTABLE
33"
18"
37" 22" 14'

45.6"
24"
Ø26"
8"

6.9"
225°
45°
270° 90°
135°
315°
180°
0°
30"Ø
48"
2" CLR.

REVISION DATE CITY OF FOWLER

ELEVATION
STD.DWG.

ST-22

ACCESS DOOR HANDHOLE
BASE

FOUNDATION

CLEAR TEXTURED

POLYCARBONATE LENS

LED LIGHT ENGINE

CLEAR TEXTURED

POLYCARBONATE LENS
2 OF 4

DOUBLE HEAD DECORATIVE

STREET LIGHT ELECTROLIERS
8/19/25
4-3/4"Ø ANCHOR BOLTS
& POLES TO BE

INSTALLED PER

MANUFACTURERS
SPECIFICATION.

UNDISTURBED

NATIVE SOIL

BASE PLATE PER

MANUFACTURER
6-#4 VERT. BARS
#3 TIES @ 12"O.C.
w/ 2 WITHIN TOP 6"
1" MIN. 2" MAX.

NON-SHRINK
GROUT
ELEC.

CONDUIT
6-#4 VERT. BARS
#3 TIES @ 12"O.C.

ANCHOR BOLTS

PER 'FOUNDATION'

SECTION A-A
A A
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: August 19, 2025
FROM: SOO HO PARK, City Engineer
SUBJECT: ADOPT Ordinance No. 2025-05, to Retain the Current Prima Facie Speed Limit for a Section of Roadway Along Adams Avenue.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Adoption of the Ordinance No. 2025-05 to retain the current speed limit (30 mph) for a section of Adams Avenue pursuant to California Vehicle Code section 22358.8.

BACKGROUND
The first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-05 was introduced at the August 5, 2025 City Council meeting.

The City adopts prima facie speed limits for local roadways pursuant to Vehicle Code section 22358.6, which provides that speed limits be set by rounding to the nearest five (5) mile per hour increment of the 85th percentile of free-flowing traffic as determined by an ETS. A recent ETS recommended new prima facie speed limits for twenty-two (22) street segments within the City, including a recommended new speed limit of 35 miles per hour for a 1.7-mile segment of Adams Avenue, located between Golden State Boulevard and Merced Street.

Vehicle Code section 22358.8 authorizes the City to retain the current speed limit if it finds that: (1) the speed limit recommended by the ETS is more than is reasonable or safe, (2) the current speed limit was adopted with an ETS, and (3) an engineer has determined that no new general purpose lanes have been added to the roadway since the last ETS that established the current speed limit. Ordinance No. 2025-05 will retain the current speed limit of 30 miles per hour for the 1.7-mile section of Adams Avenue, between Golden State Boulevard and Merced Street pursuant to Vehicle Code section 22358.8.

PUBLIC NOTICE
A Notice of Public Hearing was published in The Business Journal on August 8, 2025, which is at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The adoption of this ordinance does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) as defined by Public Resource Code section 21065 and 29 Section 7, Item 7D
CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. Adoption of the proposed ordinance will not cause a direct or indirect change in the environment.

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
This action is consistent with:

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

General Plan Goal MOB-3
Goods movement throughout the planning area is efficient and safe.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this Ordinance.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
No procurement is associated with this action.

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

Attachments
- Ordinance No. 2025-05
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-05

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER TO RETAIN

THE CURRENT PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT FOR A SECTION OF ROADWAY

ALONG ADAMS AVENUE
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code section 22358.6, subsection (b) provides that local speed limits are set by rounding to the nearest five (5) mile per hour increment of the 85th percentile of free-flowing traffic as determined by an engineering and traffic survey (“ETS”); and WHEREAS, Vehicle Code section 22358.8, subsection (a) provides that, when the speed limit determined by an ETS is still more than is reasonable or safe, the City may, by ordinance, retain the prior adopted speed limit if that speed limit was established with an ETS and a registered engineer has evaluated the section of the highway and determined that no additional general purpose lanes have been added to the roadway since the completion of the ETS that established the prior speed limit; and
WHEREAS, the City completed an engineering and traffic survey of twenty-two (22) street segments attached hereto as Attachment A (the “2025 ETS”), and is hereby incorporated by this reference herein; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 ETS recommended speed limits based on the nearest five (5) mile per hour increment of the 85th percentile of free-flowing traffic; and WHEREAS, one of the street sections evaluated by the 2025 ETS is a 1.7-mile section of Adams Avenue, located between Golden State Boulevard and Merced Street (the “Subject Roadway”); and
WHEREAS, the current prima facie speed limit of the Subject Roadway is thirty (30) miles per hour; and
WHEREAS, the current prima facie speed limit of the Subject Roadway was established by an ETS; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 ETS recommended a new prima facie speed limit for the Subject Roadway of thirty-five (35) miles per hour; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has evaluated the Subject Roadway and determined that no additional general-purpose lanes have been added to the Subject Roadway since the completion of the ETS that established the current prima facie speed limit; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the methodology and data provided by the 2025 ETS regarding the Subject Roadway. ///
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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.

The City Council hereby makes the following findings and determinations:

1. That the new prima facie speed limit (35 mph) for the Subject Roadway recommended by the 2025 ETS is still more than reasonable or safe.

2. That the current prima facie speed limit (30 mph) for the Subject Roadway was established with an ETS.

3. That no new general-purpose lanes have been added to the Subject Roadway since the completion of the ETS that established the current prima facie speed limit.

SECTION 2.

Based on the findings in Section 1, the City Council hereby retains the current prima facie speed limit of thirty (30) miles per hour for the Subject Roadway in accordance with Vehicle Code section 22358.8.

SECTION 3.

This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days following its final passage and adoption. Within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, the ordinance, or a summary of the ordinance, shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation.

The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a meeting of the City Council of Fowler held on the 5th day of August 2025 and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 19th day of August 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
__________________________________
Juan Mejia, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Angela Vasquez, City Clerk
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City of Fowler
Engineering and Traffic Survey
To Establish Speed Limits
Fowler, CA
June 2025
Prepared for:

City of Fowler
128 South 5th Street
Fowler, CA 93625
Prepared by:

Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
400 East Main Street, Suite 300
Visalia, CA 93291-6337
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Report Prepared for:

City of Fowler
128 South 5th Street
Fowler, CA 93625
Contact:

Michael Reid
(559) 834-3113
Report Prepared by:

Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
Matt Hamilton, PE
Contact:

Matt Hamilton, PE
(559) 636-1166, Ext. 532
I, Matt Hamilton, do hereby certify that the June 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey to Establish Speed Limits for the City of Fowler was performed under my supervision. I certify that I am both experienced in performing surveys of this type and am duly registered in the State of California as a Professional Engineer.

The survey has been conducted in strict compliance with guidelines contained in the California Vehicle Code and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Data contained in this report represents a true and accurate description of traffic conditions existing on City of Fowler streets.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group expressly reserves its common law copyright and other applicable property rights to this document. This document is not to be reproduced, changed, or copied in any form or manner whatsoever, nor are they to be assigned to a third party without first obtaining the written permission and consent of Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group In the event of unauthorized reuse of the information contained herein by a third party, the third party shall hold the firm of Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group harmless, and shall bear the cost of Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group's legal fees associated with defending and enforcing these rights.

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................................1-2 2 Methodology...........................................................................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Prevailing Speeds.........................................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Collision Records ........................................................................................................................................2-1

2.3 Recommended Speed Limits.....................................................................................................................2-3 3 Speed Survey Summary.........................................................................................................................................3-1 List of Figures
Figure 1: Key Map ...........................................................................................................................................................1-3 Figure 2: Recommended Speed Limits.........................................................................................................................2-6 List of Tables
Table 1: Collision Data ..................................................................................................................................................2-2 Table 2: Recommended Speed Limits..........................................................................................................................2-4 Appendix A
Appendix A.........................................................................................................................................................................A Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
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1 Introduction
The California Vehicle Code (CVC), Division 11, Chapter 7 establishes laws for governing the prima facie speed limits (meaning the speed limits that apply when no other specific limits are posted) for various roadway classes and conditions within the state. Based on CVC 22358, “…the local authority may by ordinance determine and declare a prima facie speed limit of 60, 55, 50, 45, 43, 35, 30, or 25 miles per hour, whichever is found most appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic and is reasonable and safe…” When it can be shown that the prima facie speed limits are not applicable for the existing conditions of a roadway, the speed limit can be altered by posting an appropriate speed limit as determined by an engineering and traffic survey.

An engineering and traffic survey, as discussed in the CVC, refers to a survey of traffic conditions using methodologies established by the Department of Transportation for the use by state and local authorities.

The engineering and traffic survey is to include the following:

1. Prevailing speeds as determined by the traffic engineering measurements.

2. Collision records.

3. Highway, traffic, and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver.

In an effort to reevaluate established speed limits, the City of Fowler has determined that an engineering and traffic survey shall be performed for the major roadways throughout the city. The roadway segments contained within the scope of this study were surveyed in January 2025 and are shown in Figure 1: Key Map.

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Figure 1: Key Map
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2 Methodology

2.1 Prevailing Speeds
Survey Locations
In order for the City of Fowler to reevaluate the established speed limits for the major roadways within the city, engineering and traffic surveys were conducted along 22 roadway segments. Some roadways were divided into multiple segments due to varying speed limits along the roadway. Roadways and segments are indicated in Figure 1: Key Map and Table 2: Recommended Speed Limits.

Survey Data Collection
Data was collected in the field in January 2025 with the use of a Decatur Electronics GENESIS-VP DIRECTIONAL radar gun. The radar speed checks were conducted by Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group staff, from a position that ensured the smooth and unhindered flow of traffic.

The radar gun was utilized to sample vehicle speeds from an on-coming position and from an aft position.

The consistency of the overall data collected for each roadway segment reflects the accuracy of the methodology used.

Data collection in the field was recorded on speed survey forms, which included the speed information for a sample of 100 vehicles (50 minimum on low-volumes roadways), as well as information regarding the roadway conditions of the segment being surveyed. The field recorder reported no adverse road conditions that would affect the speed recommendations.

Survey Data Analysis
Field recorded data was entered into spreadsheets, which were then used to determine the average speed, 85th percentile speed, 10 mph pace (the 10 mph increment of speed containing the largest number of vehicles), and speed recommendation for each of the surveyed road segments. The spreadsheet analysis for each of the study roadway segments can be found in the attached Appendix A: Speed Forms.

The 85th percentile speed is the speed at or below, which 85 percent of the observed free flowing vehicles travels, and it is the speed that is recognized as a “safe and reasonable speed” for travel under normal conditions. The recommended posted speed for a roadway, according to the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), should typically be the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th percentile speed. A summary of this data for the evaluation of the prevailing speeds is shown in Table 2: Recommended Speed Limits.

2.2 Collision Records
As part of the engineering and traffic survey, the CA MUTCD requires that collision records be reviewed in the determination of appropriate speed limits. In order to do this, three years of collision data, from 2022 to 2024, was obtained from the City of Fowler Police Department. Only collisions with injuries were included.

During the three years, there was a total of 4 speed related and 279 non-speed related incidents recorded for the surveyed roadway segments. A summary of the collision data for speed related and non-speed related incidents is shown in Table 1: Collision Data.

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Table 1: Collision Data
Roadway Limits Length
(miles)
Number of Collisions
Speed-related Collisions Shown in Parentheses
2022 2023 2024 Total
Golden State
Blvd.

North City Limit to South City
Limit 3.4 38 (0) 44 (0) 23 (1) 105 (1)
Merced St. Sumner Ave. to Adams Ave. 0.9 29 (0) 30 (0) 10 (0) 69 (0) Harris Ave./5th
St Vine St. to Mott Ave. 0.3 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0)
Fowler Ave. North City Limit to Adams Ave. /
Merced St. to South Ave.

0.4 /

0.5 6 (0) 6 (0) 1 (0) 13 (0)
Temperance
Ave.

North City Limit to South City
Limit 0.8 6 (0) 3 (0) 9 (0) 18 (0)
Adams Ave. West City Limit to East City Limit 1.7 9 (0) 4 (0) 4 (0) 17 (0) Manning Ave. Temperance Ave. to West City
Limit 0.8 34 (0) 9 (3) 11 (0) 54 (3)
South Ave. Sunnyside Ave. to Stanford Ave. 0.3 1 (0) 1 (0) 1 (0) 3 (0) Stanford
Ave./Fresno St. South Ave. to Fowler Ave. 0.4 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) TOTALS 123 (0) 97 (3) 59 (1) 279 (4)
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2.3 Recommended Speed Limits
While the speed survey was being conducted for each roadway segment, roadway conditions were observed and noted if needed. Based on the CVC and CA MUTCD, roadway conditions that are considered readily apparent to motorists, such as width, curvature, grade and surface conditions, would not be considered in the determination of downward speed zoning. Downward speed zoning should be considered where factors including frequency of access points, sight-distance, pedestrian traffic, and other conditions are not readily apparent to motorists.

A summary of the speed survey data is shown in Table 2: Recommended Speed Limits on the following pages. The data includes the following information for each roadway segment surveyed:
• Identification number (ID#)
• Segment limits
• Existing speed limit
• Mean speed of collected data
• Pace speed
• Critical speed (85th percentile)
• Speed limit based on critical speed
• Recommended speed limit per consideration of CA MUTCD and CVC guidelines (See Figure 2: Recommended Speed Limits for graphical presentation of recommended speed limits)
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Table 2: Recommended Speed Limits
ID# Roadway Limits
Exist.

Speed
Limit
Mean Speed Pace Speed
Critical
Speed (85th
percentile)
Recommended
Speed Limit
1 Golden State
Blvd.

North City Limit
to Merced St. 50 51 48-57 56 60
2 Golden State
Blvd.

Merced St. to
South Ave. 55 57 53-62 63 60
3 Golden State
Blvd.

South Ave. to
Temperance
Ave.
55 55 51-60 62 60
4 Golden State
Blvd.

Temperance
Ave. to Manning
Ave.
50 58 51-60 65 60
5 Golden State
Blvd.

Manning Ave. to
South City Limit 50 52 48-57 57 60
6 Merced St. Sumner Ave. to
8 th St. 35 31 25-34 35 35
7 Merced St. Golden State
Blvd. to 5th St.
25 (Not
Posted) 25 25-34 25 25
8 Merced St. 5
th St. to Adams
Ave. 25 28 25-34 32 25
9 Harris Ave./
5 th St.

Vine St. to Mott
Ave. 25 32 27-36 37 35
10 Fowler Ave. North City Limit
to Adams Ave. 40 41 35-44 50 45
11 Fowler Ave. Merced St. to
Fresno St. 40 38 34-43 42 40
12 Fowler Ave. Fresno St. to
South Ave. 45 44 41-50 49 45
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ID# Roadway Limits
Exist.

Speed
Limit
Mean Speed Pace Speed
Critical
Speed (85th
percentile)
Recommended
Speed Limit
13 Temperance
Ave.

North City Limit
to Adams Ave. 35-45 46 42-51 52 45
14 Temperance
Ave.

Adams Ave. to
South City Limit 35 44 40-49 50 45
15 Adams Ave.

West City Limit
to Golden State
Blvd.
40 46 43-52 52 45
16 Adams Ave.

Golden State
Blvd. to Merced
St.
30 34 29-38 40 35
17 Adams Ave.

Merced St. to
Temperance
Ave.
40 38 33-42 43 40
18 Adams Ave.

Temperance
Ave. to East City
Limit
40 45 41-50 52 45
19 Manning
Ave.

Temperance
Ave. to Golden
State Blvd.
45 50 46-55 55 55
20 Manning
Ave.

Golden State
Blvd. to West
City Limit
50 55 49-58 62 55
21 South Ave. Sunnyside Ave.
to Stanford Ave. 35 41 35-44 47 40
22 Stanford
Ave./ Fresno
St.

South Ave. to
Fowler Ave.

Not
Posted 33 28-37 37 30
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Figure 2: Recommended Speed Limits
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3 Speed Survey Summary
CVC Section 22358.6 – 85th-Percentile, Rounding, 5 mph Increment, 5 mph speed reduction and Maximum Speed Reduction – provides standards for decreasing or increasing speed limits further than the Critical Speed would indicate:

When a speed limit is to be posted, it shall be established at the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85thpercentile speed of free-flowing traffic (CVC Section 22358.6(a)), except as shown in the two Options below for rounding down and using 5 mph speed reduction (CVC Section 22358.6(b)), or rounding up (CVC Section 22358.6(c)), or if using additional 5 mph speed reduction on local agency roadways for safety corridor designation (CVC Section 22358.7(a)(1)) or adjacent to land or facility generating high concentrations of bicyclists and pedestrians (CVC Section 22358.7(a)(2)).

Option:

1. For cases in which the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th-percentile speed would require a rounding down, the posted speed may be reduced by 5 mph from the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th-percentile speed, in compliance with CVC Sections 627 and 22358.5. CVC Sections 22353, 22353.2, 22353.3, 22353.4, and 22353.5, may also be considered, if applicable. See Standard below for documentation requirements. Refer to CVC Section 22358.6(b).

2. For cases in which the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th-percentile speed would require a rounding up, then the speed limit may be rounded down to the nearest 5 mph increment below the 85th percentile speed, if no further reduction is used. Refer to CVC Section 21400(b). Refer to CVC Section 22358.6(c).

Of the 22 roadway segments included in the scope of this speed survey, new speed limits are recommended for 15 segments. Of these new recommended speed limits, all 15 are increases to the existing speed limits.

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Speed Forms
Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
45 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 50
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 100
69 100
68 100
67 100
66 100
65 x 1 100
64 x 1 99
63 98
62 x x 2 98
61 x 1 96
60 x x 2 95
59 x x 2 93
58 x x 2 91
57 x x x 3 89
56 x x x x x 5 86
55 x x x x 4 81
54 x x x x x x x x x x 10 77
53 x x x x x x x 7 67
52 x x x x x x x x x x x x x 13 60
51 x x x x x x x x x x 10 47
50 x x x x x 5 37
49 x x x x x x x 7 32
48 x x x 3 25
47 x x 2 22
46 x x x x 4 20
45 x x x x 4 16
44 x x x x x x 6 12
43 x 1 6
42 x x x 3 5
41 2
40 2
39 x 1 2
38 1
37 1
36 x 1 1
35 34
33 32
31 30
29 28
27 26
25 48 57
Mean Speed 51
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 56
Number of Vehicles Counted 100
Recorder Name Trent Pires 11:30-12:00

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/23/2025
Location 1. Golden State: North City Limit to Merced Clear/Sunny Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
46 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 55
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 x x x 3 100
69 x x 2 97
68 x 1 95
67 x 1 94
66 x x 2 93
65 x x x 3 91
64 x x x 3 88
63 x x x x x 5 85
62 x x x x x 5 80
61 x x x 3 75
60 x x x x x x x x 8 72
59 x x x x x x x x x x x 11 64
58 x x x x x x 6 53
57 x x x x 4 47
56 x x x 3 43
55 x x x 3 40
54 x x x x x x x x 8 37
53 x x x x x x x x 8 29
52 x x x x 4 21
51 x x 2 17
50 x x x x x x 6 15
49 9
48 x x x 3 9
47 x x 2 6
46 x 1 4
45 x 1 3
44 x 1 2
43 1
42 x 1 1
41 40
39 38
37 36
35 34
33 32
31 30
29 28
27 26
25 53 62
Mean Speed 57
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 63
Number of Vehicles Counted 100
Recorder Name Trent Pires 10:50-11:25

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/23/2025
Location 2. Golden State: Merced to South Clear/Sunny
Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
47 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 55
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 x x x 3 100
69 97
68 x x 2 97
67 x 1 95
66 x x 2 94
65 x 1 92
64 x x 2 91
63 x x x 3 89
62 x x x x x 5 86
61 x x x 3 81
60 x x x x x 5 78
59 x x x x 4 73
58 x x x x x x x 7 69
57 x x x 3 62
56 x x x 3 59
55 x x x x x x x 7 56
54 x x x x x x x 7 49
53 x x x x x x x 7 42
52 x x x x x x 6 35
51 x x x x x 5 29
50 x x x x 4 24
49 x x x x x 5 20
48 x x x 3 15
47 x x 2 12
46 x x x 3 10
45 x x 2 7
44 x 1 5
43 x 1 4
42 x 1 3
41 x 1 2
40 1
39 1
38 x 1 1
37 36
35 34
33 32
31 30
29 28
27 26
25 51 60
Mean Speed 55
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 62
Number of Vehicles Counted 100
Recorder Name Trent Pires 10:20-10:50

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/23/2025
Location 3. Golden State: South to Temperance Clear/Sunny Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
48 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 50
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 x x x 3 100
69 x 1 97
68 x x x x x x 6 96
67 x 1 90
66 x x 2 89
65 x x x 3 87
64 x x x x x 5 84
63 x x 2 79
62 x x x 3 77
61 x x x x x 5 74
60 x x x x x x x 7 69
59 x x x x x x x x 8 62
58 x x x x x x 6 54
57 x x x x x x x 7 48
56 x x x x x 5 41
55 x x x x x 5 36
54 x x x x x x x 7 31
53 x x 2 24
52 x x x x 4 22
51 x x x x x x 6 18
50 x x x x x 5 12
49 x x 2 7
48 x x x 3 5
47 x 1 2
46 1
45 1
44 1
43 x 1 1
42 41
40 39
38 37
36 35
34 33
32 31
30 29
28 27
26 25
51 60
Mean Speed 58
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 65
Number of Vehicles Counted 100
Recorder Name Trent Pires 9:30-10:15

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/23/2025
Location 4. Golden State: Temperance to Manning Clear/Sunny Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
49 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 50
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 x x 2 100
69 98
68 98
67 98
66 98
65 x x 2 98
64 96
63 x 1 96
62 x 1 95
61 94
60 x 1 94
59 x x 2 93
58 x x x 3 91
57 x x x x 4 88
56 x x x x x x 6 84
55 x x x x x x x x x x 10 78
54 x x x x x x 6 68
53 x x x x x x x x 8 62
52 x x x x x x x 7 54
51 x x x x x x x x 8 47
50 x x x x x x x x x x x 11 39
49 x x x x x x 6 28
48 x x x x x x x 7 22
47 x x 2 15
46 x 1 13
45 x x x 3 12
44 x x 2 9
43 x x 2 7
42 x x 2 5
41 3
40 x 1 3
39 x 1 2
38 1
37 x 1 1
36 35
34 33
32 31
30 29
28 27
26 25
48 57
Mean Speed 52
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 57
Number of Vehicles Counted 100
Recorder Name Trent Pires 2:55-3:50

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/22/2025
Location 5. Golden State: Manning to South City Limit Clear/Sunny Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
50 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 35
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 100
69 100
68 100
67 100
66 100
65 100
64 100
63 100
62 100
61 100
60 100
59 100
58 100
57 100
56 100
55 100
54 100
53 100
52 100
51 100
50 100
49 100
48 100
47 100
46 100
45 100
44 100
43 100
42 100
41 x 1 100
40 x x 2 99
39 x x 2 97
38 x x x 3 95
37 x 1 92
36 x x 2 91
35 x x x x x x x x 8 89
34 x x x x x x 6 81
33 x x x x x x x x 8 75
32 x x x x x x x x x x 10 67
31 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 14 57
30 x x x x x x x 7 43
29 x x x x x x x x 8 36
28 x x x x x x x 7 28
27 x x x x x x x 7 21
26 x x x x x 5 14
25 x x x x x x x x x 9 9
25 34
Mean Speed 31
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 35
Number of Vehicles Counted 100
Recorder Name Trent Pires 2:05-2:45

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/22/2025
Location 6. Merced: Sumner to 8th Clear/Sunny
Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
51 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed N/A
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 100
69 100
68 100
67 100
66 100
65 100
64 100
63 100
62 100
61 100
60 100
59 100
58 100
57 100
56 100
55 100
54 100
53 100
52 100
51 100
50 100
49 100
48 100
47 100
46 100
45 100
44 100
43 100
42 100
41 100
40 100
39 100
38 100
37 100
36 100
35 100
34 100
33 100
32 100
31 100
30 100
29 100
28 100
27 x 1 100
26 x 1 99
25 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 98 98 25 34
Mean Speed 25
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 25
Number of Vehicles Counted 100
Recorder Name Trent Pires 1:35-2:00

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/22/2025
Location 7. Merced: 6th to 5th Clear/Sunny
Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
52 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 25
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 100
69 100
68 100
67 100
66 100
65 100
64 100
63 100
62 100
61 100
60 100
59 100
58 100
57 100
56 100
55 100
54 100
53 100
52 100
51 100
50 100
49 100
48 100
47 100
46 100
45 100
44 100
43 100
42 100
41 100
40 100
39 100
38 x x 2 100
37 98
36 x 1 98
35 x 1 97
34 x x x x 4 96
33 x x x x x 5 92
32 x x x 3 87
31 x x x x 4 84
30 x x x x x x 6 80
29 x x x x x x x 7 74
28 x x x x x x x x x x 10 67
27 x x x x x x x x x x 10 57
26 x x x x x x x x x x 10 47
25 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 37 37 25 34
Mean Speed 28
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 32
Number of Vehicles Counted 100
Recorder Name Trent Pires 11:30-12:00/1:00-1:30

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/22/2025
Location 8. Merced: 5th to Adams Clear/Sunny
Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
53 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 25
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 101
69 101
68 101
67 101
66 101
65 101
64 101
63 101
62 101
61 101
60 101
59 101
58 101
57 101
56 101
55 101
54 101
53 101
52 101
51 x 1 101
50 100
49 x 1 100
48 99
47 99
46 x 1 99
45 x 1 98
44 x 1 97
43 x 1 96
42 x x 2 95
41 x x 2 93
40 x 1 91
39 x x x 3 90
38 x 1 87
37 x x x x x x 6 86
36 x x x x x 5 80
35 x x x x x x x x x x x 11 75
34 x x x x x 5 64
33 x x 2 59
32 x x x x x 5 57
31 x x x x x x x 7 52
30 x x x x x 5 45
29 x x x x x x x x x x 10 40
28 x x x x x x x x 8 30
27 x x x x x x x 7 22
26 x x x x 4 15
25 x x x x x x x x x x x 11 11
27 36
Mean Speed 32
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 37
Number of Vehicles Counted 101
Recorder Name Trent Pires 3:05-4:00

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/16/2025
Location 9. Harris/5th: Vine to Mott Clear/Sunny
Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
54 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 40
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 x 1 100
69 99
68 x 1 99
67 98
66 98
65 98
64 98
63 98
62 98
61 98
60 x 1 98
59 x 1 97
58 96
57 96
56 x 1 96
55 x x 2 95
54 x x x 3 93
53 x 1 90
52 x x 2 89
51 x 1 87
50 x x x x 4 86
49 x 1 82
48 x x x 3 81
47 x x 2 78
46 x x x 3 76
45 x x 2 73
44 x x x x x 5 71
43 x x x x 4 66
42 x x x x x x x 7 62
41 x x x 3 55
40 x x x x x x x x 8 52
39 x x x 3 44
38 x x x x x 5 41
37 x x x x x x 6 36
36 x x 2 30
35 x x x x 4 28
34 x x x 3 24
33 x x x x 4 21
32 x x x x 4 17
31 x 1 13
30 x x 2 12
29 x x x 3 10
28 x x x 3 7
27 x x x x 4 4
26 25
35 44
Mean Speed 41
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 50
Number of Vehicles Counted 100
Recorder Name Trent Pires 9:15-11:15

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/22/2025
Location 10. Fowler: North City Limit to Adams Clear/Sunny Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
55 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 40
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 100
69 100
68 100
67 100
66 100
65 100
64 100
63 100
62 100
61 100
60 100
59 100
58 100
57 100
56 x 1 100
55 99
54 99
53 99
52 99
51 99
50 99
49 99
48 x 1 99
47 98
46 x 1 98
45 x x x x 4 97
44 x x x 3 93
43 x x x x x 5 90
42 x x x x x x 6 85
41 x x x x x x x x 8 79
40 x x x x x x x x x x 10 71
39 x x x x x x x x x x x x x 13 61
38 x x x x x x x x 8 48
37 x x x x x x 6 40
36 x x x x 4 34
35 x x x x x x x x x 9 30
34 x x x x x 5 21
33 x x x x x 5 16
32 x x 2 11
31 x x 2 9
30 x x x 3 7
29 x 1 4
28 x 1 3
27 x 1 2
26 1
25 x 1 1
34 43
Mean Speed 38
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 42
Number of Vehicles Counted 100
Recorder Name Trent Pires 2:45-3:45

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/21/2025
Location 11. Fowler: Merced to Fresno Clear/Sunny
Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
56 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 45
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 100
69 100
68 100
67 100
66 100
65 100
64 100
63 100
62 100
61 100
60 100
59 x 1 100
58 99
57 99
56 99
55 99
54 x 1 99
53 x 1 98
52 x x 2 97
51 x x 2 95
50 x x x x x x 6 93
49 x x x x x x x 7 87
48 x x x x x 5 80
47 x x x x x x x 7 75
46 x x x x x x x x 8 68
45 x x x x x x x 7 60
44 x x x x x x 6 53
43 x x x x x x x 7 47
42 x x x x 4 40
41 x x x x x x x x 8 36
40 x x x x x 5 28
39 x x x x 4 23
38 x x x x x x 6 19
37 x x x x x 5 13
36 x x x x 4 8
35 x 1 4
34 x x 2 3
33 1
32 1
31 1
30 x 1 1
29 28
27 26
25 41 50
Recorder Name Trent Pires 1:45-2:40

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/21/2025
Location 12. Fowler: Fresno to South Clear/Sunny
Mean Speed 44
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 49
Number of Vehicles Counted 100
Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
57 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 35-45
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 100
69 100
68 100
67 100
66 100
65 100
64 100
63 100
62 x 1 100
61 99
60 x 1 99
59 x 1 98
58 x x 2 97
57 95
56 x x 2 95
55 x x 2 93
54 x x 2 91
53 x x x 3 89
52 x x x x x x 6 86
51 x x x 3 80
50 x x x x x 5 77
49 x x x x x 5 72
48 x x x x x x x 7 67
47 x x x x x 5 60
46 x x x 3 55
45 x x x x 4 52
44 x x x x x x x 7 48
43 x x x x x x x x 8 41
42 x x x x x x x x 8 33
41 x x x 3 25
40 x x x x 4 22
39 x x x x x 5 18
38 x x x x 4 13
37 x x 2 9
36 x 1 7
35 x x x 3 6
34 x x 2 3
33 1
32 1
31 x 1 1
30 29
28 27
26 25
42 51
Mean Speed 46
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 52
Number of Vehicles Counted 100
Recorder Name Trent Pires 2:30-4:00

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/17/2025
Location 13. Temperance: North City Limit to Adams Clear/Sunny Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
58 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 35
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 100
69 100
68 100
67 100
66 100
65 100
64 100
63 100
62 x 1 100
61 99
60 99
59 x 1 99
58 98
57 x 1 98
56 x 1 97
55 96
54 x 1 96
53 x 1 95
52 x x x x x x 6 94
51 x x x 3 88
50 x x x x x x 6 85
49 x x x x x 5 79
48 x x x x x x 6 74
47 x x x 3 68
46 x x x x x x x 7 65
45 x x x x x 5 58
44 x x x x x 5 53
43 x x x 3 48
42 x x x x x 5 45
41 x x x x x x x x 8 40
40 x x x x x x x 7 32
39 x x 2 25
38 x x x x x 5 23
37 x x x x x 5 18
36 x 1 13
35 x x x x 4 12
34 8
33 x x 2 8
32 x x 2 6
31 x 1 4
30 3
29 x x 2 3
28 1
27 1
26 x 1 1
25 40 49
Mean Speed 44
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 50
Number of Vehicles Counted 100
Recorder Name Trent Pires 12:45-2:15

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/17/2025
Location 14. Temperance: Adams to South City Limit Clear/Sunny Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
59 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 40
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 100
69 100
68 100
67 100
66 100
65 100
64 x 1 100
63 99
62 99
61 99
60 99
59 99
58 x 1 99
57 x x 2 98
56 x x x x 4 96
55 92
54 x 1 92
53 x x 2 91
52 x x x x x x 6 89
51 x x x x x 5 83
50 x x x x x 5 78
49 x x x x x 5 73
48 x x x x x x x 7 68
47 x x x x x 5 61
46 x x x x x x x x x 9 56
45 x x x x x x x 7 47
44 x x x x x x 6 40
43 x x x x x x x x x 9 34
42 x x x 3 25
41 x x x x 4 22
40 x x x x x x 6 18
39 x x x 3 12
38 x x 2 9
37 x x 2 7
36 5
35 x 1 5
34 x 1 4
33 x x 2 3
32 1
31 x 1 1
30 29
28 27
26 25
43 52
Mean Speed 46
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 52
Number of Vehicles Counted 100
Recorder Name Trent Pires 3:15-4:00

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/20/2025
Location 15. Adams: West City Limit to Golden State Clear/Sunny Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
60 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 30
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 100
69 100
68 100
67 100
66 100
65 100
64 100
63 100
62 100
61 100
60 100
59 100
58 100
57 100
56 100
55 100
54 100
53 100
52 100
51 100
50 x 1 100
49 99
48 99
47 99
46 99
45 x x x 3 99
44 x x 2 96
43 x x 2 94
42 x x x x x 5 92
41 x 1 87
40 x x x x x 5 86
39 x x x x 4 81
38 x x x x x x x x x 9 77
37 x x x x 4 68
36 x x x x 4 64
35 x x x x x 5 60
34 x x x x x x x x x 9 55
33 x x x x x x 6 46
32 x x x x x x 6 40
31 x x x x x x 6 34
30 x x x x x x x x 8 28
29 x x x x x x x 7 20
28 x x x x x x x 7 13
27 6
26 x x 2 6
25 x x x x 4 4
29 38
Mean Speed 34
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 40
Number of Vehicles Counted 100
Recorder Name Trent Pires 2:20-3:15

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/20/2025
Location 16. Adams: Golden State to Merced Clear/Sunny
Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
61 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 40
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 100
69 100
68 100
67 100
66 100
65 100
64 100
63 100
62 100
61 100
60 100
59 100
58 100
57 100
56 100
55 100
54 100
53 100
52 100
51 100
50 x 1 100
49 x x 2 99
48 97
47 x x 2 97
46 x x x x 4 95
45 x x x x 4 91
44 87
43 x x x 3 87
42 x x x x x 5 84
41 x x 2 79
40 x x x x x x x x x x x 11 77
39 x x x x x x x x x x 10 66
38 x x x x x x x x x 9 56
37 x x x x x x 6 47
36 x x x x x x 6 41
35 x x x x x x x 7 35
34 x x x x x x x x x 9 28
33 x x x x x x x 7 19
32 x x x 3 12
31 x 1 9
30 x x x 3 8
29 x 1 5
28 x x 2 4
27 x 1 2
26 1
25 x 1 1
33 42
Mean Speed 38
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 43
Number of Vehicles Counted 100
Recorder Name Trent Pires 1:00-2:15

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/20/2025
Location 17. Adams: Merced to Temperance Clear/Sunny
Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
62 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 40
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 100
69 100
68 100
67 100
66 100
65 100
64 100
63 100
62 x x 2 100
61 x 1 98
60 97
59 x 1 97
58 x 1 96
57 95
56 x 1 95
55 x x 2 94
54 x x 2 92
53 x x 2 90
52 x x x x 4 88
51 x x x x 4 84
50 x x x x x 5 80
49 x x x x x x 6 75
48 x x x 3 69
47 x x x x x x x 7 66
46 x x x x x x x x x x 10 59
45 x x x x x 5 49
44 x x x x x x 6 44
43 x x x x 4 38
42 x x x x x x 6 34
41 x x x x x x x 7 28
40 x x 2 21
39 x x 2 19
38 x x x x x x x 7 17
37 x x x 3 10
36 x 1 7
35 6
34 x x x 3 6
33 x x 2 3
32 x 1 1
31 30
29 28
27 26
25 41 50
Mean Speed 45
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 52
Number of Vehicles Counted 100
Recorder Name Trent Pires 10:30-11:45

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/17/2025
Location 18. Adams: Temperance to East City Limit Clear/Sunny Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
63 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 45
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 100
69 100
68 100
67 100
66 x 1 100
65 x 1 99
64 98
63 x 1 98
62 97
61 97
60 x x x 3 97
59 94
58 x 1 94
57 x x 2 93
56 x 1 91
55 x x x x x x x x 8 90
54 x x x x x x x 7 82
53 x x x x x x x x x 9 75
52 x x x 3 66
51 x x x x x x 6 63
50 x x x x x x 6 57
49 x x x x x x x x x 9 51
48 x x x x x x x x x x 10 42
47 x x x x x x x 7 32
46 x x x x x 5 25
45 x x x x 4 20
44 x x 2 16
43 x x x 3 14
42 x x x x x x 6 11
41 x 1 5
40 x x x 3 4
39 1
38 1
37 x 1 1
36 35
34 33
32 31
30 29
28 27
26 25
46 55
Mean Speed 50
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 55
Number of Vehicles Counted 100
Recorder Name Trent Pires 11:00-12:15

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/20/2025
Location 19. Manning: Temperance to Golden State Clear/Sunny Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
64 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 50
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 x 1 101
69 x x 3 100
68 x 1 97
67 x 1 96
66 95
65 x x 2 95
64 x x x 3 93
63 x x x x 4 90
62 x x x 3 86
61 x 1 83
60 x x x 3 82
59 x x x x x x 6 79
58 x x x x x 5 73
57 x x x x x 5 68
56 x x x x 4 63
55 x x x x x x x x 8 59
54 x x x x 4 51
53 x x x x x 5 47
52 x x x x x 5 42
51 x x x x x x x 7 37
50 x x x x x x x 7 30
49 x x x x x x x 7 23
48 x x x x 4 16
47 x 1 12
46 x x x 3 11
45 x x x x 4 8
44 x x 2 4
43 2
42 x 1 2
41 1
40 x 1 1
39 38
37 36
35 34
33 32
31 30
29 28
27 26
25 49 58
Mean Speed 55
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 62
Number of Vehicles Counted 101
Recorder Name Trent Pires 10:00-10:45

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/20/2025
Location 20. Manning: Golden State to East City Limit Clear/Sunny Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
65 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed 35
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 102
69 102
68 102
67 102
66 102
65 102
64 102
63 102
62 102
61 102
60 x 1 102
59 101
58 101
57 101
56 101
55 x 1 101
54 x 1 100
53 99
52 99
51 x x x 3 99
50 x x x 3 96
49 x x 2 93
48 x x x 3 91
47 x x x x x 5 88
46 x x 2 83
45 x x x x x x x x 8 81
44 x x x x x x x x 8 73
43 x x x x x x x 7 65
42 x x x x x x x x 8 58
41 x x x x x x 6 50
40 x x x x x x 6 44
39 x x x x x 5 38
38 x x x x x x 6 33
37 x x x x x 5 27
36 x x x 3 22
35 x x x x x x x x x x 10 19
34 x x x x 4 9
33 x 1 5
32 x 1 4
31 3
30 x x 2 3
29 x 1 1
28 27
26 25
35 44
Mean Speed 41
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 47
Number of Vehicles Counted 102
Recorder Name Trent Pires 12:50-3:00

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/16/2025
Location 21. South: Sunnyside to Stanford Clear/Sunny
Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
66 Section 7, Item 7D
Date Posted Speed NA
Weather
Times
mph 5 10 15 20 25 Total Cumul.

Total
70 50
69 50
68 50
67 50
66 50
65 50
64 50
63 50
62 50
61 50
60 50
59 50
58 50
57 50
56 50
55 50
54 50
53 50
52 50
51 50
50 50
49 50
48 50
47 50
46 50
45 x 1 50
44 49
43 x x 2 49
42 47
41 47
40 x x 2 47
39 45
38 x 1 45
37 x x x x x x 6 44
36 x x x x x 5 38
35 x x x x x x 6 33
34 x x x x x 5 27
33 x x 2 22
32 x x x 3 20
31 17
30 x x x 3 17
29 x 1 14
28 x x x x 4 13
27 x x 2 9
26 x 1 7
25 x x x x x x 6 6
28 37
Mean Speed 33
10-mph Pace
Critical (85th Percentile) Speed 37
Number of Vehicles Counted 50
Recorder Name Trent Pires 9:35-11:25/11:55-12:45

NUMBER OF VEHICLES

VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET
City Fowler 1/16/2025
Location 22. Stanford/Fresno: South to Fowler Clear/Sunny Ordinance 2025-05 Attachment A
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: August 19, 2025
FROM: Yvonne Hernandez, Recreation Supervisor
SUBJECT: APPROVE an agreement with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission Food Services (Fresno EOC) to provide lunch meals for the City of Fowler's Senior Center program in an amount not to exceed $45,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends approval of an agreement with Fresno EOC to provide lunch meals for the City of Fowler's Senior Center program in an amount not to exceed $45,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

BACKGROUND
The Senior Center offers a variety of programs including wellness, fitness classes, social activities, and nutritious lunches for the City of Fowler's seniors Monday through Friday. On average, the Senior Center serves approximately 20 seniors per day. Fresno EOC, through their food preparation center, can provide a wide variety of affordable, nutritious, hot meals to serve the Senior Center participants. Fresno EOC delivers these meals directly to the center in advance of the lunch period while ensuring they remain fresh and hot for the seniors. Fresno EOC is also able to accommodate fluctuations in the number of meals requested with 24-hour notice. Fresno EOC has been serving the senior meals in the city for over a decade.

Staff have negotiated a per meal cost of $7.18 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 As outlined in the attached agreement, once approved, staff may extend the agreement for an additional 12-month term to June 30, 2027, with written notice to Fresno EOC. Fresno EOC may increase the cost per meal with notice to the City by July 1, 2026, which will allow the city time to include any cost increases in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.

Fresno EOC is uniquely qualified to provide the services outlined in this agreement based on EOC’s experience in providing similar services to many like jurisdictions; their long history of providing such services; the quality of their product and their price per meal. City staff does not have the current capacity to prepare these meals at this price.

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
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
Funds associated with this agreement are included in the FY 2025-26 budget, which was adopted by Council on July 1, 2025

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
Purchasing Policy (2-20-2024) Section 4. Authority and Process to Award Contracts. e. City Manager’s Award Authority. The City Manager is authorized to award contracts of up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) as of the date of this Resolution.

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

Attachments
- 2025-2026 EOC Agreement
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FRESNO

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION

FOOD SERVICE AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT is made as of the day and date specified below, between the following parties:

FRESNO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES COMMISION (Fresno EOC)
Food Services
3100 W. Nielsen
Fresno, CA 93706
and,

CITY OF FOWLER (CUSTOMER)
128 South Fifth Street
Fowler, CA 93625
AGREEMENT PERIOD: July 1, 2025 THROUGH June 30, 2026

1. Fresno EOC operates a food preparation center and is not an agent or employee of the City of Fowler. CUSTOMER has a need for food service as specified below. The purpose of this AGREEMENT is to state the terms and condition under which Fresno EOC will provide food services for the CUSTOMER.

2. Services to be Performed. Fresno EOC agrees to perform the following food services for CUSTOMER.
a. Provide lunch meals Monday through Friday (excluding designated holidays).
b. Meals will be delivered to CUSTOMER at 108 N. 3rd Street in time for 11:30 AM lunch serving time.
c. The representative menu is attached as Exhibit A. Menus will be based on meeting one third (1/3) of the daily minimum nutritional requirements.

Any changes to the basic menu must be mutually agreed upon. d. A complete food service checklist, which will include date, menu, number of meals and serving procedures, will be proved to CUSTOMER with each delivery.
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3. CUSTOMER’S Duties. CUSTOMER shall be responsible for and shall do the following:
a. Meal lunch counts to be faxed over before 12:00 noon the previous day of service. Fresno EOC FAX number for this purpose is (559) 266-3669 OR counts can also be emailed to [email protected] Cancellations or reductions in lunch meal will not be accepted. b. CUSTOMER shall cause the serving pans to be rinsed out and packed into the insulated containers for pickup. The serving pans and insulated containers will be picked up on the next service day.
c. CUSTOMER acknowledges that they are solely responsible for serving the meals and, in connection therewith, following any reasonable directions of Fresno EOC with regard to the serving of such meals.

CUSTOMER agrees that the meals shall be consumed during the lunch hour between 11:30 am and 12:30 p.m.

4. Menu substitution. Any snack or lunch substitutions requests must be directed to the Fresno EOC Preparation Center Nutritionist upon at least five (5) days written notice. CUSTOMER understands and agrees that the compliance with any such request shall be at the sole discretion of Fresno EOC.

5. Special meals, banquets, or other special food service requests must similarly be made by CUSTOMER to Fresno EOC upon at least five (5) days advance notice. Compliance with any such request shall be at Fresno EOC sole discretion.

6. In the event CUSTOMER requests any special meals, banquets, or special food service with Fresno EOC is willing to provide, the Fresno EOC shall give CUSTOMER a price at which Fresno EOC is willing to provide such service and the price, therefore, shall be as specified by Fresno EOC.

7. Payment. CUSTOMER agrees to compensate and pay Fresno EOC the following prices:

Lunch Price per meal: $7.18 (plus applicable tax). CUSTOMER’s meal orders may be up to 66 meals per day during the term of this Agreement, with the actual number to be confirmed in accordance with Section 3(a), above, which may be more or less than this estimate. CUSTOMER is not required to order a minimum number of meals, either daily or in the aggregate. The total contract amount payable to Fresno EOC shall not exceed Forty Five Thousand dollars ($45,000) (“Total Contract Amount”). CUSTOMER’s City Manager, in her sole discretion, may increase the Total Contract Amount by up to Ten Thousand dollars ($10,000.00) (“Contract Increase Amount”). 71 Section 7, Item 7E
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a. In addition to the amount specified above, CUSTOMER agrees to pay Fresno EOC any applicable tax unless CUSTOMER provides
evidence to Fresno EOC that CUSTOMER is exempt from or not subject to the imposition of such tax.
b. Fresno EOC-FS will send an invoice to CUSTOMER on a monthly basis, and payment shall be due and payable within 20 days following the date of invoice. A late charge of 1 1/2% per month (18% per year) will be charged on past due accounts. Service will cease if full payment is not received within 30 days of the date of invoice. Payment shall be made to:

FRESNO EOC-Finance Office
ATTN: Food Services
1920 Mariposa Street, Suite #330
Fresno, CA 93721
c. CUSTOMER shall be credited for any missing or unacceptable items under the direct control of the Food Preparation Center on a per-meal basis.

8. Terms of Agreement. The terms of this AGREEMENT shall commence July 1, 2023 and continue in full force and effect thereafter until June 30, 2024, unless sooner terminated upon not less than thirty (30) days written notice from either party to the other.
a. This Agreement may be extended by an additional term of twelve (12) months from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (“Extension Term”) in CUSTOMER’s City Manager’s sole discretion, upon written notice by CUSTOMER to Fresno EOC of such extension. CUSTOMER shall provide such notice by not later than July 1, 2025. Fresno EOC shall inform CUSTOMER not later than June 1, 2026 what the Lunch Price per meal will be for the upcoming Extension Term.
b. The Total Contract Amount and Contract Increase Amount shall apply to the Extension Term.

9. Hold Harmless. Fresno EOC shall hold CUSTOMER, its officers and employees, harmless and indemnify CUSTOMER against the payment of any and all costs and expenses, claims, suits and liability resulting from or arising out of or in any way connected with negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of Fresno EOC, its officers and employees, in performing or failing to perform any work, services or functions to be performed under this AGREEMENT. 72 Section 7, Item 7E
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CUSTOMER shall hold Fresno EOC, its officers and employees, harmless and indemnify Fresno EOC against the payment of any and all costs and expenses, claims, suits and liability resulting from or arising out of or in any way connected with negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of CUSTOMER, its officers and employees, in performing or railing to perform any works, services or functions to be performed under this AGREEMENT.

10. Governing Law, Entirety or AGREEMENT, and Partial Invalidity. This AGREEMENT shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. It constitutes the entire AGREEMENT between the parties regarding its subject matter. If any provision in this AGREEMENT is held by any court to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall, nevertheless, continue in full force.

11. Insurance. Fresno EOC shall carry insurance coverage as provided in Exhibit B. A certificate of insurance will be provided upon request.

Record Keeping. Fresno EOC shall keep complete records relating to the provision of services under this Agreement. Fresno EOC shall be responsible and shall require its subcontractors to keep similar records. CUSTOMER shall be given reasonable access to the records of Fresno EOC and its subcontractors for inspection and audit purposes. Fresno EOC and each subcontractor shall provide similar access for inspection and audit purposes to the State of California, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, the California Department of Aging, the Department of Health Services and the Department of Health and Human Services. Such records shall be maintained and open for inspection and audit for not less than four (4) years. 73 Section 7, Item 7E
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EXECUTED AS OF THIS ________________ DAY OF ________________, 2025.

Fresno Economic Opportunities
Commission
Signature: ______________________
Name: _Salam _Nalia_________
Title: Interim Chief Executive Officer_
Date:__________________________
City of Fowler
Signature: _____________________________
Name: ________________________________
Title: _________________________________
Date:__________________________________
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EXHIBIT B

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior to commencement of this Agreement, Fresno EOC-FS shall take out and maintain at its own expense the insurance coverage required by this Exhibit B. Insurance shall be maintained at all times during Fresno EOC-FS’s performance of 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 of Fowler.
a. Minimum Limits of Insurance. Fresno EOC-FS 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 $1,000,000 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 Agreement 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 Fresno EOC-FS 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 of Fowler, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers.

If Fresno EOC-FS maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City of Fowler 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) For any claims related to this Agreement, Fresno EOC-FS’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City of Fowler, 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 Fresno EOC-FS’s insurance and shall not contribute with it. (ii) Each insurance policy required by this section shall be endorsed to state that the City of Fowler shall receive written notice at least thirty (30) days prior to the cancellation, non-renewal, or material modification of the coverages required herein. (iii) Fresno EOC-FS grants to the City of Fowler a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of Fresno EOC-FS may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Fresno EOC-FS agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this City of Fowler

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waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
c. Evidence of Coverage. Fresno EOC-FS 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 Fresno EOC-FS’s right to be paid any compensation under this Agreement. City's failure, at any time, to object to Fresno EOC-FS’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 Fresno EOC-FS fails to furnish and maintain the insurance required by this section, City may (but is not required to) purchase such insurance on behalf of Fresno EOC-FS, and Fresno EOC-FS shall pay the cost thereof to City upon demand, and City shall furnish Fresno EOC-FS with any information needed to obtain such insurance. Moreover, at its discretion, City may pay for such insurance with funds otherwise due Fresno EOC-FS under this Agreement. e. Subcontractors. If Fresno EOC-FS should subcontract all or any portion of the work to be performed in this Agreement, Fresno EOC-FS 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 Fresno EOC-FS to City under this Agreement.

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SENIOR IN-CENTER MAY LUNCH 2025
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1 Build Your Own
Burrito
WG 6" Flour Tortilla 1ea
Refried Beans (Pinto 14
Pro g.) @1c. ea.

Shred. Cheese 1/2 oz.
+Cabbage and
Cilantro 1/2c
**Apricots 1/2c.
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
2 Beef (2.5oz.@15 Pro g.)
Broccoli 4oz oz @6oz ea.

WG Brown Rice 1c.
**Sliced Carrots 1/2c.
*Orange, Fresh 1 ea.
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
5 Chicken Patty 1 ea.
(3.29oz.@2 oz. Meat
Equivalent & 1 oz. Grain
Equivalent) w/ gravy
Mashed Potato 1/4c.

WWDinner Roll 1 ea.
*Broccoli 1/2c.

Tropical Fruit 1/2c.
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
6 Pork (2.4oz@16gm Pro)
Chili Verde 1/2 c.

WG 6" Flour Tortilla 1ea +Hi
C Salad 1 Cup **Apricots
1/2c.
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
7 Tandoori
Chicken Thigh 1 ea.
4oz.@19g Pro.)
WG Brown Rice,
Cilantro Lime 1c.

Greenbeans w/red
peppers 1/2c.
*Mandarin Oranges 1/2c
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
8 *Stuffed Bell Pepper1ea.
(Beef 50% & Pork 50% 2.5
oz Meat@9g Pro.)
WWDinner Roll 1 ea.
**Sliced Carrots 1/2c.
+Cantaloupe
Chunks 1/2 cup
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
9 WGBrd.Fish (3.6oz.@2
oz. Meat Eq. & 1 oz.

Grain Eq.) WG
Hamburger Bun 1 ea.
**Calif. Mix Veg. 1/2c.
*Orange, Fresh 1 ea.
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
12 Beef SalisburySteak1ea (3
oz.@16 Pro g.) with gravy
1 oz
WWDinner Roll 1 ea.

Corn 1/2c
*Mandarin Oranges 1/2c
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
13 Bk Chicken Drum 2 ea. (8
oz.@42g Pro.)
WG Penne Pasta 1/2 c. w/
Marinara 2oz.
**Sliced Carrots 1/2c.
+Cantaloupe
Chunks 1/2 cup
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
14 **Hearty Braised
Beef (2.56oz@15g Pro) &
Veg. (4.5 oz.) 1 cup ea. WG
Brown Rice 3/4C.
+Hi C Salad 1 Cup Pineapple
Tidbits 1/2c.
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
15 Hamburger, Beef Patty
(2.3oz. @2oz Meat
Equivalent) on a WG Bun
w/ cheese 1 sl.

Tomato, Lettuce, Onion 1
ea.
*Broccoli Salad 1/2c.
**Apricots 1/2c.
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
16 Roasted Turkey Breast
2oz. (8g. Pro.) w/ grv. 1 oz.

WWDinner Roll 1 ea.

Mashed Potato 1/4c.
**Calif. Mix Veg. 1/2c.
*Orange, Fresh 1 ea.
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
19 Orange Chicken (3.6
oz.@2 oz. Meat (#10
scoop)
Equivalent) WG WG Brown
Rice,
Cilantro Lime 1c.

Greenbeans w/red
peppers 1/2c.
*Mandarin Oranges 1/2c
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
20 Pepper Steak 1ea (Beef
3oz@16g Pro) w/gravy
1oz.

WWDinner Roll 1 ea.

Mashed Potato 1/4c.
*Broccoli 1/2c.

Pineapple Tidbits 1/2c.
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
21 Chicken Meatballs 3ea. (3 oz.

Chicken @ 2.25 Meat
Eq.) w/ gravy WG Egg
Noodle 3/4 c.
**Calif. Mix Veg. 1/2c.
+Cantaloupe
Chunks 1/2 cup
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
22 Frankfurter 1ea (Beef 2 oz.

Meat Eq) on WGHotdog
Bun 1 ea.
+Coleslaw 3/4 c.

Ketchup 1 ea.

Mustard 1 ea.
**Apricots 1/2c.
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
23 +Tuna (3 oz. @20 Pro g.)
Salad Entree Hi C @5
oz.
1 cup ea.

WWDinner Roll 1 ea.

Chocolate Pudding 1 ea.
*Orange, Fresh 1 ea.
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
26 Holiday
27 Chicken Thigh 1ea
(4oz.@19g Pro.)
w/Mushroom Sauce WG
Brown Rice 1c.

Greenbeans w/red
peppers 1/2c.
*Mandarin Oranges 1/2c
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
28 BBQ Pork Rib-B-Q Sand.
(2.5oz@2oz Meat Eq.)
On Whole Wheat Bun
1 ea.

Corn 1/2c *Orange,
Fresh 1 ea.
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
29 Beef & Bean (pinto)
Burrito 1 ea. (2oz. M/A Eq.
& 2oz. Grain Eq.)
+Hi C Salad 1 Cup
**Apricots 1/2c.
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
30 Tuna Sld (2oz @13g Pro.)
Sld. (.5 oz egg & 2oz veg.)
Sandwich @1/2c.

WW Bread 2 sl.
**Minestrone Soup 6oz.
+Cantaloupe
Chunks 1/2 cup
1/2pt 1%White Milk 1 ea.
*Vitamin C everyday
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**Vitamin A 2-3x/week
+ Vitamin C & A
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: August 19, 2025
FROM: DAWN E. MARPLE, City Planner
SUBJECT: ADOPT Ordinance No. 2025-04, pertaining to Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 6501:
i. Finding that the Project is exempt from further
environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §
15183.
ii. Prezone Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 6501, APN 343-040-26 to the zoning map designation of R-1-7/PD-3
(Single Family Residential/Planned Development).
iii. Prezone the easterly adjacent parcel, City Park site (APN 343-040-92T) to the zoning map designation of O (Open
Space).
iv. Prezone the easterly adjacent parcel, Fowler Unified School District property (APN 343-040-89T) to the zoning map
designation of PF (Public Facilities).
v. Amend section 9.145.040, subd. (B) of the Fowler Zoning Ordinance to include an additional Planned Development
Overlay.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Adoption of the Ordinance would prezone and begin the annexation process to allow for the construction of 103 new single-family homes on the west side of Fowler as a Planned Development, providing for increased diversity in the housing options within the City.

Ordinance 2025-04 was introduced by a vote of 4-1 vote of the City Council on August 5, 2025.

The recommendation is that the Ordinance be adopted.

BACKGROUND
This item was introduced at the August 5, 2025 City Council meeting.

Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 6501 is a tentative subdivision map which proposes a new residential subdivision on a property generally located on the north side of East South 79 Section 9, Item A
Avenue between Sunnyside Avenue and Clovis Avenue (APN 340-040-26) (the “Project”). The subdivision site is approximately 19.86 acres and is within the City’s Sphere of Influence but is not within the City limits; accordingly, the Project also includes a request to initiate annexation.

The General Plan land use designation for the Project site is Medium-Low Density Residential and is proposed to have a zoning map designation of R-1-7/PD-3 (Single Family Residential/Planned Development) with an implementing zone district of R-2/PD-3 (MediumLow Density Residential/Planned Development). The Project is proposed as a Planned Development to allow for flexibility in the development standards of the Fowler Zoning Ordinance, while also proposing enhanced features and amenities above and beyond the requirements of the Ordinance that would benefit the City of Fowler. One of the amenities is the inclusion of the City Park site (APN 343-040-92T), located adjacent to the Project site.

Additionally, the adoption of this Ordinance would also amend section 9.145.040, subd. (B) of the Fowler Zoning Ordinance to include an additional Planned Development Overlay.

Adjacent Property
The Project site is located outside of the Fowler city limits within its Sphere of Influence and will require annexation to facilitate the proposed development. To provide a logical boundary and avoid creating a substantially surrounded area, two (2) additional properties owned by the City and by Fowler Unified School District, respectively, will be included in the annexation application to LAFCo. Both of these properties would also require prezoning with the City Park site (APN 343-040-92T) being prezoned to the zoning map designation of O (Open Space) and the Fowler Unified School District property (APN 343-040-89T) being prezoned to the zoning map designation of PF (Public Facilities).

Zoning
As depicted in Attachment 3 and described in Ordinance 2025-04 the Project site is currently zoned AE-20 by Fresno County. The applicant is requesting to prezone the Project site (APN 343-040-26) with the zoning map designation of R-1-7/PD-3 (Single Family Residential/Planned Development). with an implementing zone district of R-2/PD-3 (Medium Low Density Residential/Planned Development), pursuant to Table 9.115.030-1 of the Fowler Zoning Ordinance. As noted above, the proposed prezone is consistent with the Fowler General Plan land use designation of Medium Low Density Residential.

Additionally, the Project is also required to annex the adjacent City Park site (APN 343-040- 92T) and the adjacent Fowler Unified School District property (APN 343-040-89T); therefore, the Project is also proposing to prezone these APNs to the O (Open Space) zone district and the PF (Public Facilities) zone district, respectively, as shown on Attachment 4.

Planned Development Overlay District
Overlay zones are established to operate in conjunction with the base zone district upon which they are mapped and to provide special development standards and allowed uses. The applicant requests to establish PD-3 as an overlay zone district on APN 343-040-26.

In addition to the zoning map reflecting the PD-3 overlay zone district Section 9.145.040 will be amended to include the planned development overlay district established by this prezone. 80 Section 9, Item A
Zoning Code and Zoning Map Findings
The following findings are required prior to approving a zoning map and zoning code amendment:

1. The Zoning Code or Zoning Map Amendment is consistent with the intent of the goals and policies of the General Plan.

The Project was reviewed for compliance with the goals and policies of the City of Fowler General Plan. The Project site has a Medium Low Density Residential land use designation.

According to Table 4-1 of the Fowler General Plan, the R-1-7 zone district is consistent with the Medium Low Density Residential land use designation. Table 9.115.030-1 of the Fowler Zoning Ordinance identifies the R-2 zone district as the implementing zone district for the zoning map designation of R-1-7. In addition, the Zoning Code Amendment is consistent with the intent of the policies of the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance.

Pursuant to the General Plan, the proposed Project must be developed with a density of 3.7-

5.5 units per acre in order to maintain consistency with the General Plan. Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 6501 proposes a density of approximately 5.3 units per acre, which meets the density provisions of the General Plan. The proposed Project is consistent with the 2040 Fowler General Plan because it proposes development consistent with its designation and proposed zone district and because it does not conflict the goals and policies of the General Plan.

Additionally, as the Project is proposing to annex the adjacent City Park site (APN 343-040- 92T) and the adjacent Fowler Unified School District property (APN 343-040-89T) prezone of these properties to the O (Open Space) zone district and the PF (Public Facilities) zone district, respectively, is required. These zone districts are consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Public Facilities for these two APNs.

2. The Zoning Code or Zoning Map Amendment prescribes reasonable controls and standards to ensure compatibility with other established uses.

Along with the proposed prezone requested to the R-1-7 zone district, the Project requests the approval of a Planned Development. A Zoning Code Amendment is required to amend the Zoning Map to establish the proposed PD-3 as a new Planned Development Overlay and amend Section 9.145.040 of the Fowler Zoning Ordinance to identify R-1-7/PD-3 on the list of Planned Development Overlays. Approval of the Planned Development Overlay would facilitate the approval of a Planned Development plan to provide flexibility within the parameters of the Medium Low Density Residential Designation and R-2 (Medium Low Density Residential) zone district standards. The Planned Development standards included within conditions of approval will ensure consistency and compliance as well as compatibility with surrounding residential established uses.

The prezone of the City Park site and the Fowler Unified School District property to the O (Open Space) zone district and the PF (Public Facilities) zone district, respectively, are consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Public Facilities. Compliance with the development standards of these zone districts, at the time that development occurs, would ensure compatibility with other uses.
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3. The Zoning Code or Zoning Map Amendment provides reasonable property development rights while protecting environmentally sensitive land uses and species.

The proposed Project would result in the development of single-family homes on lot sizes averaging 5,500 square feet (sqft) in size, with lots also being provided at larger sizes. The R-2 implementing zone district requires that minimum lot sizes be 5,700 sqft, creating a conflict with the City’s zoning code. However, the proposed Planned Development Overlay and associated Planned Development plan will provide reasonable controls and standards to allow for flexibility in the applicable development standards. The proposed R-2/PD-3 (Medium Low Density Residential/Planned Development) zone district would ensure that the Planned Development includes enhanced features and amenities above and beyond the requirements of the Code, such as the development of the adjacent City of Fowler Park site, in order to maintain compatibility with the surrounding established residential uses and ensure development will not impact sensitive land uses.

Additionally, the Project, including prezone of the City Park site and Fowler Unified School District property, is consistent with the previously certified City of Fowler General Plan Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”). The EIR considered impacts to fish and wildlife resources within the City’s Planning Area. Buildout of the land uses analyzed under the General Plan EIR was found to not have a significant environmental effect on biological resources, including sensitive species. As such, the proposed Project, which is being developed in accordance with the City’s General Plan, would not result in substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure a fish or wildlife habitat.

4. The Zoning Code or Zoning Map Amendment ensures protection of the general health, safety, and welfare of the community.

There is no evidence in the record that the Zoning Map Amendment from the County’s AE-20 zone district to the R-1-7/PD-3 zone district, O zone district, and PF zone district or the Zoning Code Amendment is likely to have a significant adverse impact on the public health, safety, and welfare of the community of the City of Fowler. As described above, the proposed action is consistent with the General Plan land use designations of Medium Low Density Residential and Public Facilities.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed Project would be developed consistent with the City’s General Plan. The General Plan EIR contemplates the development of the Project site and considered the potential impacts that could result from such development. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15183, projects which are consistent with the City’s General Plan and General Plan EIR are exempt from further environmental analysis. If the Project is approved, the City will file a Notice of Determination with the Fresno County Clerk and the State Clearinghouse under the previously certified General Plan EIR.
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GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
The proposed project is consistent with the following General Plan goals and policies:

General Plan Goal LU-1
Growth occurs logically and efficiently.

General Plan Goal LU-2
A wide range of housing types are available to accommodate all housing needs in the community.

General Plan Policy LU-1
Development shall occur in accordance with the planned land uses as shown on Figure 4-1:

Land Use Diagram.

General Plan Policy LU-23
Ensure that the location and design of all parks, recreation, and community centers are compatible with existing adjacent uses.

General Plan Policy CDES-26
Single-family residential projects shall be designed in a way such that they enhance Fowler’s character.

General Plan Policy CDES-27
Discourage direct access to collector streets from single-family residential properties except where physical circumstances do not allow other design solutions.

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

General Plan Policy CH-26
New development shall be designed and operated in such a way that interior noise levels from both stationary and mobile noise sources do not exceed 45 dBA Ldn for adjacent residential uses or other uses where people normally sleep and 45 dBA Leq at peak hour for adjacent office, school, church, or similar use.

General Plan Policy CH-30
When sound walls are proposed, encourage a combination of berms and/or landscaping and walls to produce a more visually pleasing streetscape.

General Plan Policy OS-3
Within single-family residential projects, whether attached or detached, a minimum of 5% of the project site, not inclusive of existing or future major road rights-of-way, shall be developed with usable open space. Such open space shall be maintained by an assessment district, landscape/lighting district, homeowners' association, or other appropriate maintenance entity.

General Plan Policy OS-4
Usable open space areas, as required in Policy OS-3, may fulfill the requirements for parkland dedication, per the City’s Quimby Ordinance. To qualify, such land shall be dedicated to the City and meet the minimum established requirements for usable open space. 83 Section 9, Item A
General Plan Policy OS-5
Developers may elect to construct the usable open space as required in Policy OS-3, or the parkland required for dedication per the City’s Quimby Ordinance. Upon construction, dedication, and acceptance of such improvements by the City, a credit of up to 50% against payment of the park development impact fee, as required by Policy OS-18, may be allowed and should be based on the actual cost of construction of the usable open space.

General Plan Policy OS-7
When siting park space within a subdivision project, it should be located with an emphasis on equitable distribution within the overall project site and consistent with the access standards identified in Table 8-1. When park space is not sited accordingly, neighborhood trails shall be integrated into the project design to ensure adequate access to the park space from areas beyond the limits of the project is provided.

General Plan Policy OS-18
All residential projects shall be subject to the payment of park development impact fees, as adopted by resolution of the City Council. Payment of these development impact fees shall be in addition to any parkland dedication or in-lieu fee payment requirements in accordance with Fowler’s adopted Quimby Act Ordinance, as applicable, except as provided for in Policy OS-6.

General Plan Goal MOB-2
The circulation system is safe, connected, and well-integrated with public transit and neighboring jurisdictions.

FISCAL IMPACT
Prezone and annexation of the Project site and adjacent parcels would allow for subsequent development of these parcels at intensities and densities prescribed by the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. Development impact fees would be collected to offset impacts from subsequent projects to City infrastructure. Annexation of the property would likely increase the assessed value of the property and therefore generate additional ongoing property tax revenue to the City. Annexation of the public rights-of-way would require maintenance by the City, which would be offset by additional property tax revenue received.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
No procurement is associated with this action.

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

Attachments
- Attachment 1 – Aerial Map
- Attachment 2 – General Plan Land Use Designation
- Attachment 3 – Existing Zoning Map
- Attachment 4 – Proposed Zoning Map
- Attachment 5 – Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 6501 - Ordinance No. 2025-04
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Attachment 1: Aerial Map
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Attachment 2: General Plan Land Use Map
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Attachment 3: Existing Zoning Map
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Attachment 4: Proposed Zoning Map
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Attachment 5: Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 6501 89 Section 9, Item A
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-04

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER FINDING

THAT THE PROPOSED PREZONES AND ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT ARE

EXEMPT FROM FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15183, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY TO REFLECT A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 340-040-26, 343-040-92T, AND 343-040-89T, AND AMENDING SECTION 9.145.040,

SUBDIVISION (B) OF THE CITY OF FOWLER ZONING ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT.

WHEREAS, Fowler 96, LLC (“Applicant”) submitted an application for Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 6501, a 103-lot single-family residential subdivision (“Tentative Map” or “Project”) (Exhibit A) on Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 343-040-26, generally located on the north side of West South Avenue between South Sunnyside Avenue and South Clovis Avenue (“Subject Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant submitted a Planned Development to allow for flexibility in the development standards outlined in the City of Fowler Zoning Ordinance while also proposing enhanced features and amenities above the requirements of the Ordinance; and WHEREAS, one of the amenities is the inclusion of the City Park site (APN 343-040- 92T) into the Planned Development; and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property and the City Park site are located within the City of Fowler’s (“City”) Sphere of Influence and located outside of, but contiguous to, the City limits; and
WHEREAS, the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) has required the proposed annexation to also include the Fowler Unified School District property (APN 343-040- 89T); and
WHEREAS, in order to develop the Project on the Subject Property, and implement the Planned Development the Subject Property, the City Park site and the Fowler Unified School District property (Exhibit B) must be prezoned in accordance with the General Plan, annexed into the City and the Selma-Kingsburg-Fowler County Sanitation District, and detached from the Kings River Resource Conservation District and Fresno County Fire Protection District; and WHEREAS, the Subject Property is designated for Medium-Low Density Residential land uses by the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Park site and Fowler Unified School District property are designated for Public Facilities by the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan Table 4-1 identifies the R-1-7 zone district as consistent with Medium-Low Density Residential land uses and the O (Open Space) zone district and the PF (Public Facilities) zone district as the consistent zone districts for the Public Facilities land use; and
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WHEREAS, the in accordance with the City of Fowler Zoning Ordinance Table

9.115.030-1 the R-1-7 zone district on the zoning map is implemented by the R-2 base zone district standards as adopted by the City’s Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, section 9.65.020, subdivision (C) of the Fowler Zoning Ordinance requires that a Planned Development (“PD”) Overlay District must be established prior to or concurrently with the initial approval of a Planned Development; and WHEREAS, a PD Overlay District is processed in accordance with Chapter 9.110 and

9.145 of the Fowler Zoning Code as a Zoning Code Amendment; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment would incorporate R-1-7/PD-3 as an approved Planned Development Overlay, and;
WHEREAS, the Applicant submitted an application for Prezone and Annexation of the Subject Property, which proposes to prezone the Subject Property to R-1-7/PD-3 (Single Family Residential/Planned Development) with an implementing zone district of R-2/PD-3 (Medium Low Density Residential/Planned Development and annex the Subject Property into the Fowler city limits; and
WHEREAS, together the Tentative Map, Prezone, Planned Unit Development, Zoning Code Amendment and Annexation Proposal, shall be collectively referred to as the “Project”; and WHEREAS, City staff found that the Project was analyzed as part of the Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) certified for the Fowler General Plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended denial of the Project at a Special Meeting on July 10, 2025.

WHEREAS, notice of this public hearing was published in the Friday, July 25, 2025, edition of The Business Journal, posted at City Hall and the City’s website; and WHEREAS, the City Council, has reviewed and considered the staff report, and all evidence presented at the City Council regular meeting on August 5, 2025, including oral and written public testimony on the Project, and which is herein incorporated by this reference (“Administrative Record”).

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1
The City Council finds that the Project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15183, due to the Project being consistent with the City’s General Plan EIR.
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SECTION 2
The City Council hereby finds that prezoning the Subject Property to the R-1-7/PD-3 (Single Family Residential/Planned Development) with an implementing zone district of R-2/PD-3 (Medium Low Density Residential/Planned Development), the prezoning of the City Park site (APN 343-040-92T) to the O (Open Space) zone district, and the prezoning of the Fowler Unified School District property (APN 343-040-89T) to the PF (Public Facilities) zone district (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Prezones”), satisfy each of the required findings for a prezone pursuant to Fowler Zoning Ordinance section 9.110.070:
a. The Prezones are consistent with the intent of the goals and policies of the General Plan. b. The Prezones prescribe reasonable controls and standards to ensure compatibility with other established uses.
c. The Prezones provide reasonable property development rights while protecting environmentally sensitive land uses and species.
d. The Prezones ensure protection of the general health, safety, and welfare of the community.

The bases for these findings are supported by the entire Administrative Record, as well as the evidence and comments presented during the public hearing.

SECTION 3
The Official Zoning Map of the City of Fowler is hereby amended to designate Assessor’s Parcel No. 340-040-26, to the R-1-7/PD-3 (Single Family Residential/Planned Development) zone district. Additionally, the City of Fowler Zoning Map is amended to designate Assessor’s Parcel No. 340-040-92T to the O (Open Space) zone district, and Assessor’s Parcel No. 340-040-89T to the PF (Public Facilities) zone district as indicated in Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

SECTION 4
The City Council finds that the Zoning Text Amendment to add a Planned Development Overlay District satisfies each of the following findings pursuant to Fowler Municipal Code section

9.110.070:
a. The Zoning Code Amendment is consistent with the intent of the goals and policies of the General Plan.
b. The Zoning Code Amendment prescribes reasonable controls and standards to ensure compatibility with other established uses.
c. The Zoning Code Amendment provides reasonable property development rights while protecting environmentally sensitive land uses and species. d. The Zoning Code Amendment ensures protection of the general health, safety, and welfare of the community.
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The bases for these findings are supported by the entire Administrative Record, as well as the evidence and comments presented during the public hearing.

SECTION 5
Section 9.145.404, subdivision (B) of the City of Fowler Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:

B. Applicability. The following Planned Development Overlays have been approved by the City. They are designated on the official Zoning Map of the City and hereby incorporated into this Title in their entirety by reference. a. R-2/PD-1
b. R-1-6/PD-2
c. R-1-7/ PD-3
SECTION 6
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days following its final passage and adoption. Within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, the ordinance, or a summary of the ordinance, shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
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Juan Mejia, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Angela Vasquez, City Clerk
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Exhibit A: Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 6501
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Exhibit B: Proposed Zoning Map
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Fowler City Council
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