Agenda packet — Fowler City Council, October 21, 2025

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER – 128 SOUTH 5TH STREET, FOWLER, CA 93625 AGENDA
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1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

4. INVOCATION BY PASTOR JESUS VALENCIA FROM VISION 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 October 21, 2025
7B APPROVE Minutes of the September 16, 2025 City Council Meeting 7C ADOPT Ordinance No. 2025-06, which:
i. FINDS that Ordinance No. 2025-06 is exempt from further environmental analysis pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061, subdivision (b)(3), and; 2 ii. APPROVES a text amendment amending the Fowler Municipal Code to include regulations relating to sidewalk vending within the City. 7D APPROVE Resolution No. 2804 Concerning Local Transportation Purpose Funds Extension (Measure “C” Extension)
7E ACCEPT Credit Card Usage Report and Donation Report for January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025.
7F ADOPT Resolution No. 2805 Approving the Amended Joint Powers Agreement of the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority (CSJVRMA) 7G Actions pertaining to the Conversion of the Public Works Supervisor Position to Public Works & Public Utilities Manager and Addition of One (1) Maintenance Assistant Position.
i. APPROVE Resolution No. 2806, a resolution establishing the number of fulltime positions and certain temporary/ part-time positions authorized in the City for fiscal year 2025/ 2026.
ii. APPROVE Resolution No. 2807, a resolution adopting the salary classification schedule for the Public Works & Public Utilities Manager. 7H APPROVE Resolution 2808 authorizing submittal of a grant application for the Fresno COG Measure C Safe Routes to School Program
7I APPROVE Resolution No. 2809 to ADOPT the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
7J APPROVE Resolution No. 2810 approving the updated Employee Benefits Handbook

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

9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

10. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

11. ADJOURN
Next Ordinance No. 2025-07
Next Resolution No. 2811
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, October 16, 2025.

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

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS
Regular checks 45301-45456 September 10-October 6 $ 2,221,402.83 TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS $ 2,221,402.83

PAYROLL COSTS
First September Bi-Weekly Payroll $ 138,009.01
Second September Bi-Weekly Payroll $ 127,341.86
TOTAL PAYROLL COSTS $ 265,350.87

TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS $ 2,486,753.70
NOTE:

Voided Check 45377
Reissued Check

CITY OF FOWLER

WARRANTS LIST
October 21, 2025
5 Section 7, Item 7A
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 1
DATE: 09/10/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 16:48:29 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45301 1001 09/10/25 11689 A & C TIRE SERVICE 5205 FLAT TIRE REPAIR 20.00 45302 1001 09/10/25 10007 ALERT-O-LITE, INC 5195 SUPPLIES STREETS 799.12 45302 1001 09/10/25 10007 ALERT-O-LITE, INC 5195 SUPPLIES STREETS 56.64 TOTAL CHECK 855.76
45303 1001 09/10/25 15287 ALL AMERICAN GLASS INC. 5220 #25 WINDOW 474.23 45304 1001 09/10/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5100 CARDSTOCK, DESK LAMP 39.84 45304 1001 09/10/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5205 FLEET WATER 261.53 45304 1001 09/10/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5104 SUPPLIES 8.71 45304 1001 09/10/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES WATER 217.92 TOTAL CHECK 528.00
45305 1001 09/10/25 14898 ANGEL ARMOR, LLC 5115 BULLET PROOF VESTS 840.36 45306 1001 09/10/25 10026 BCT CONSULTING 5230 LAPTOP - ROSALES 371.25 45307 1001 09/10/25 10025 BUFORD OIL COMPANY 5210 CFN LEADFREE GAS 567.92 45308 1001 09/10/25 10043 CARROT-TOP INDUSTRIES 5710 FLAGS 976.87 45309 1001 09/10/25 14616 CENTURION COIN & EMBLEM 5110 PINK SHOULDER PATCH 245.74 45310 1001 09/10/25 13893 COUNTY OF MARIN/CAL-SLA 5250 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP 315.00 45311 1001 09/10/25 14512 CSG CONSULTANTS 5225 PLAN REVIEW 8/2025 1,273.00 45312 1001 09/10/25 14243 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 5200 DIEHARD BOOSTER 45.76 45312 1001 09/10/25 14243 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 5110 CAR CLEANING 32.87 TOTAL CHECK 78.63
45313 1001 09/10/25 10488 FOWLER UNIFIED 5210 FUEL POLICE 7/25 3,698.73 45313 1001 09/10/25 10488 FOWLER UNIFIED 5210 FUEL BLD 7/25 75.60 45313 1001 09/10/25 10488 FOWLER UNIFIED 5210 FUEL PARKS 7/25 530.78 45313 1001 09/10/25 10488 FOWLER UNIFIED 5210 FUEL STREETS 7/25 1,972.25 45313 1001 09/10/25 10488 FOWLER UNIFIED 5210 FUEL WATER 7/25 672.67 TOTAL CHECK 6,950.03
45314 1001 09/10/25 10137 GLEIM-CROWN PUMP, INC 5200 PUMP MAINTENANCE 682.05 45315 1001 09/10/25 13958 GOVERNMENT TRAINING AGENC 5300 RECORDS TRAINING 625.00 45316 1001 09/10/25 15259 GREGORY GULARTE 5110 REFRESHMENTS 56.92 45317 1001 09/10/25 14749 HOFFMAN SECURITY 5220 MONIT SERV 9/2025 38.00 45318 1001 09/10/25 15061 JB ELECTRIC 5710 WELL #6 CABINET BUILD 21,578.04 45318 1001 09/10/25 15061 JB ELECTRIC 5715 WELL #5 CABINET BUILD 21,578.04 TOTAL CHECK 43,156.08
45319 1001 09/10/25 12524 KENT M KAWAGOE, PH. D. 5115 (3) PRE-EMPLOYMENT 1,150.00 45320 1001 09/10/25 11507 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 5100 CONSORTIUM 1,785.00 45321 1001 09/10/25 12717 M&M SCREEN PRINTING 5110 EMP APP DIN RECOG 1,622.72 6 Section 7, Item 7A
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 2
DATE: 09/10/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 16:48:29 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45321 1001 09/10/25 12717 M&M SCREEN PRINTING 5110 EMP APP DIN RECOG 305.14 45321 1001 09/10/25 12717 M&M SCREEN PRINTING 5110 EMP APP DIN RECOG 190.72 45321 1001 09/10/25 12717 M&M SCREEN PRINTING 5110 EMP APP DIN RECOG 192.89 45321 1001 09/10/25 12717 M&M SCREEN PRINTING 5110 EMPL POLO SHIRTS 288.14 TOTAL CHECK 2,599.61
45322 1001 09/10/25 10201 METRO UNIFORM & ACCESSORI 5115 UNIFORM GEAR 1,841.63 45322 1001 09/10/25 10201 METRO UNIFORM & ACCESSORI 5115 UNIFORM & GEAR 2,113.68 TOTAL CHECK 3,955.31
45323 1001 09/10/25 10215 NELSON'S ACE HARDWARE 5195 SUPPLIES STREETS 392.68 45323 1001 09/10/25 10215 NELSON'S ACE HARDWARE 5120 SUPPLIES WATER 302.09 TOTAL CHECK 694.77
45324 1001 09/10/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 1100 N MANN 8/26/2025 15.28 45324 1001 09/10/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 122 S 5TH A 8/28/2025 75.67 45324 1001 09/10/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 WELL #7 9/2/2025 18,538.31 45324 1001 09/10/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 GLDST/MAN SIG 8/26/25 128.54 45324 1001 09/10/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5220 ADAMS/GLDST 8/27/2025 133.99 45324 1001 09/10/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 220 E MAIN 8/28/2025 53.23 45324 1001 09/10/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 300 W MERCED 8/26/25 38.85 45324 1001 09/10/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 325 S 5TH ST 8/31/25 1,740.78 45324 1001 09/10/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 MERCED/8TH 8/26/2025 68.54 45324 1001 09/10/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 700 MERCED A 8/26/202 782.56 45324 1001 09/10/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 WELL #8 8/27/2025 12,613.66 TOTAL CHECK 34,189.41
45325 1001 09/10/25 14893 POLYNESIAN CLUB OF FRESNO 5110 WNAP 1,362.00 45326 1001 09/10/25 10518 SIGNMAX! 5195 SUPPLIES STREETS 86.15 45326 1001 09/10/25 10518 SIGNMAX! 5195 SUPPLIES STREETS 554.60 TOTAL CHECK 640.75
45327 1001 09/10/25 10763 SUNBELT RENTALS 5182 WNAP LIGHT TOWER 468.40 45328 1001 09/10/25 15123 THE SELMA BARN 5195 SUPPLIES STREETS 110.84 45329 1001 09/10/25 14144 TREVINO, ANDREW 5110 SOUND ENGINEER 9/10 350.00 45329 1001 09/10/25 14144 TREVINO, ANDREW 5110 SOUND ENGINEER 9/17 350.00 TOTAL CHECK 700.00
45330 1001 09/10/25 13521 UNITY IT 5230 SERVICE PRINTER 187.50 45331 1001 09/10/25 10725 VERIZON WIRELESS 5160 SERVICES THRU 8/25 1,317.71 45332 1001 09/10/25 14856 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC 5710 GOLDENSTATE TREES 37,920.00 TOTAL FUND 145,136.14
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 3
DATE: 09/10/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 16:48:29 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 237 - SRFC TRNS BLCK GRNT-STBG

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45333 1001 09/10/25 15284 EMMETT VALLEY CONSTRUCTIO 5710 ADAMS AVE RECONSTR 169,059.15 TOTAL FUND 169,059.15
8 Section 7, Item 7A
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 4
DATE: 09/10/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 16:48:29 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 240 - CMAQ GRANT

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45334 1001 09/10/25 15285 MAC GENERAL ENGINEERING, 5710 7TH & MERCED 118,379.30 TOTAL FUND 118,379.30
9 Section 7, Item 7A
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 5
DATE: 09/10/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 16:48:29 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 255 - STATE GRANT AB178

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45335 1001 09/10/25 14414 FOWLER BAPTIST CHURCH 5710 RENT 1,500.00 TOTAL FUND 1,500.00
TOTAL REPORT 434,074.59
10 Section 7, Item 7A
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 1
DATE: 09/17/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 16:23:47 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45336 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD VOID: MULTI STUB CHECK
45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5520 2025 ZONING CLEARANCE 271.00 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5710 WATER WELL 9 4/25 1,747.00 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5520 DOWNTOWN STREETSCAP 988.00 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5520 TENATIVE MAP 22-0047 2,655.30 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5520 GEN PLAN ECON DEV 2,214.90 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5520 MUNICIPAL SERVICE REV 252.50 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5520 CUP 24-27 FRESNO GAS 192.50 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5510 CUP 24-27 FRESNO GAS 76.00 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5520 TEN SUB MAP 24-31 1,412.00 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5510 TEN SUB MAP 24-31 2,546.00 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5520 ONGOING PLANNING 15,634.30 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5520 ZONING CLEARANCE 300.00 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5510 CUP 25-06 RAW FARM 958.50 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5510 TEN SUB MAP 25-03 1,255.50 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5510 TEN SUB MAP 25-03 57.00 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5520 SPR 25-07 720 N 8TH 392.50 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5510 SPR 25-07 720 N 8TH 190.00 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5520 CUP 25-04 304 N 8TH 3,196.20 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5510 CUP 25-04 304 N 8TH 4,149.50 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5520 EPA GRANT WELL #9 800.80 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5510 TEN SUB MAP 25-19 399.00 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5520 TEN SUB MAP 25-19 412.00 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5520 TEN PAR MAP 25-18 162.50 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5510 SAFE STREETS FOR ALL 154.00 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5520 SAFE STREETS FOR ALL 446.00 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5710 4TH & 5TH OVERLAY 425 2,973.70 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5710 FIRESTATION REMO 4/25 6,678.30 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5220 SAN ANTONIO BASIN 2,607.00 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5220 PANZAK ACCESS 4/25 7,475.93 45337 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5710 FIRESTATION REMO 6/25 9,949.40 TOTAL CHECK 70,547.33
45338 1001 09/17/25 13137 TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS 5220 CONSULTING 3/2025 4,000.00 45338 1001 09/17/25 13137 TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS 5220 CONSULTING 4/2025 4,000.00 45338 1001 09/17/25 13137 TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS 5220 CONSULTING 5/2025 4,000.00 TOTAL CHECK 12,000.00
TOTAL FUND 82,547.33
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 2
DATE: 09/17/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 16:23:47 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 790 - FIRE STATION PROJECT

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45339 1001 09/17/25 13655 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 5708 FRESNO ST RECON 6/25 10,431.62 TOTAL FUND 10,431.62
TOTAL REPORT 92,978.95
12 Section 7, Item 7A
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 1
DATE: 09/17/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 18:01:13 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45340 1001 09/17/25 13597 ADVENTIST HEALTH 5310 CN 25-0664 100.00 45340 1001 09/17/25 13597 ADVENTIST HEALTH 5310 CN 25-0695 278.00 45340 1001 09/17/25 13597 ADVENTIST HEALTH 5310 CN 25-0737 138.00 45340 1001 09/17/25 13597 ADVENTIST HEALTH 5310 CN 25-0750 45.00 TOTAL CHECK 561.00
45341 1001 09/17/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5110 SUPPLIES 17.43 45341 1001 09/17/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5100 EXTENSION CORD 21.78 45341 1001 09/17/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5100 BINDERS, DIVIDERS 51.64 45341 1001 09/17/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES STR 394.99 45341 1001 09/17/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES WATER 394.99 45341 1001 09/17/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5110 SUPPLIES 79.09 45341 1001 09/17/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5100 CHARGING CABLE USB C 32.22 TOTAL CHECK 992.14
45342 1001 09/17/25 14867 ASHLEY PANELLA 5110 PAINT CLASS 150.00 45343 1001 09/17/25 15088 AT&T MOBILITY 5110 GEO-FENCE WARRANT 70.00 45344 1001 09/17/25 12489 BATTERY SYSTEMS INC 5205 BATTERY STREETS 72.86 45345 1001 09/17/25 10619 CALIF RURAL WATER ASSN, C 5250 ANNUAL DUE 25-26 992.00 45346 1001 09/17/25 12654 COMCAST 5160 ENS BASIC 736.28 45347 1001 09/17/25 14243 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 5205 WINDSHIELD WASH 15.24 45347 1001 09/17/25 14243 FOWLER ACE HARDWARE 5110 3-32 G TRASH CANS 88.24 TOTAL CHECK 103.48
45348 1001 09/17/25 12466 FRESNO EOC 5105 JULY 2025 MEALS 1,742.61 45349 1001 09/17/25 12907 GLOCK INC 5300 ARMORER COURSE 300.00 45350 1001 09/17/25 15259 GREGORY GULARTE 5104 GUN SAFE 54.47 45351 1001 09/17/25 13127 HEALTHWISE SERVICES 5220 SHARPS CONTAINER 423.74 45352 1001 09/17/25 14238 INFOSEND, INC 5621 MONTHLY MAINT 8-25 513.97 45353 1001 09/17/25 15061 JB ELECTRIC 5710 WELL #5 AC ELECTRIC 825.00 45354 1001 09/17/25 15288 JENNIFER HERNANDEZ-ORELLA 5260 RECORDS CLERK TRN 535.80 45355 1001 09/17/25 14111 KIMBALL MIDWEST 5120 SUPPLIES PARK 216.75 45356 1001 09/17/25 14641 KINGS MEDICAL CENTER, INC 5115 PRE-EMPLOY EXAM 1,272.62 45357 1001 09/17/25 15215 LEES SERVICE 5205 #80 BALANCE 727.85 45357 1001 09/17/25 15215 LEES SERVICE 5205 #40 BALANCE 358.22 TOTAL CHECK 1,086.07
45358 1001 09/17/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SERVICES 8-25 3,950.25 45358 1001 09/17/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SERVICES 8-25 191.00 45358 1001 09/17/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SERVICES 8-25 5,178.00 45358 1001 09/17/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SERVICES 8-25 1,900.00 45358 1001 09/17/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SERVICES 8-25 1,631.00 13 Section 7, Item 7A
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 2
DATE: 09/17/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 18:01:13 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45358 1001 09/17/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SERVICES 8-25 200.00 45358 1001 09/17/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SERVICES 8-25 75.00 45358 1001 09/17/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SERVICES 8-25 2,031.00 TOTAL CHECK 15,156.25
45359 1001 09/17/25 15285 MAC GENERAL ENGINEERING, 2050 HYDRANT METER REIM 1,972.33 45360 1001 09/17/25 14642 MAVERICK DATA SYSTEMS 5220 WARRANT BUILDER 2,300.00 45361 1001 09/17/25 10201 METRO UNIFORM & ACCESSORI 5086 UNIFORM GG 121.32 45362 1001 09/17/25 15035 NATIONAL PLANT SERVICES I 2050 HYDRANT METER REIM 972.33 45363 1001 09/17/25 14721 OMNI UNDERGROUND INC 2050 HYDRANT METER REIM 822.33 45364 1001 09/17/25 15233 PRIMO BRANDS 5121 WATER SERVICE 142.33 45364 1001 09/17/25 15233 PRIMO BRANDS 5121 WATER SERVICE 142.34 45364 1001 09/17/25 15233 PRIMO BRANDS 5121 WATER SERVICE 142.34 45364 1001 09/17/25 15233 PRIMO BRANDS 5121 WATER SERVICE 142.34 TOTAL CHECK 569.35
45365 1001 09/17/25 15289 PROCTOR PEST MANAGEMENT I 5100 PEST CONTROL 100.00 45366 1001 09/17/25 15290 RICHARD QUIJADA 5110 WNAP 9-17-2025 600.00 45367 1001 09/17/25 15291 TEXAS FUNK 5110 WNAP 9-17-2025 1,600.00 45368 1001 09/17/25 15099 TULARE-KINGS POLICE ACADE 5300 RIFLE COURSE 154.00 TOTAL FUND 35,016.70
TOTAL REPORT 35,016.70
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 1
DATE: 09/24/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 18:03:50 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45369 1001 09/24/25 14813 24/7 PET VET 5220 EMERGENCY EXAM 133.65 45369 1001 09/24/25 14813 24/7 PET VET 5220 EMERGENCY EXAM 103.50 45369 1001 09/24/25 14813 24/7 PET VET 5220 EMERGENCY EXAM 103.50 TOTAL CHECK 340.65
45370 1001 09/24/25 12830 A J EXCAVATION 2050 HYDR MET -5840 &-2085 1,944.66 45371 1001 09/24/25 10007 ALERT-O-LITE, INC 5195 SUPPLIES WATER 63.69 45371 1001 09/24/25 10007 ALERT-O-LITE, INC 5715 TRASH PUMP WATER 2,331.36 TOTAL CHECK 2,395.05
45372 1001 09/24/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5203 SUPPLIES PARK 980.70 45372 1001 09/24/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5195 SUPPLIES WATER 395.56 TOTAL CHECK 1,376.26
45373 1001 09/24/25 15168 BETTER ENTERPRISES, INC. 5710 WORK PERFORMED 8/25 180,935.08 45374 1001 09/24/25 13636 BIG TEX 5205 SUPPLIES PARKS 70.83 45374 1001 09/24/25 13636 BIG TEX 5205 SUPPLIES STREETS 70.83 45374 1001 09/24/25 13636 BIG TEX 5205 SUPPLIES WATER 70.83 TOTAL CHECK 212.49
45375 1001 09/24/25 11291 THE BUSINESS JOURNAL 5150 PHN-EDFA AMEN 25-11 595.00 45375 1001 09/24/25 11291 THE BUSINESS JOURNAL 5150 PHN-ORD NO. 2025-06 350.00 45375 1001 09/24/25 11291 THE BUSINESS JOURNAL 5150 PHN-ORD NO 2025-05 367.50 45375 1001 09/24/25 11291 THE BUSINESS JOURNAL 5150 PHN-ORD NO. 2025-04 2,380.00 TOTAL CHECK 3,692.50
45376 1001 09/24/25 10074 CSJVRMA 5087 25-26 2ND QTR INVOICE 1,303.80 45376 1001 09/24/25 10074 CSJVRMA 5087 25-26 2ND QTR INVOICE 2,607.60 45376 1001 09/24/25 10074 CSJVRMA 5087 25-26 2ND QTR INVOICE 2,607.60 45376 1001 09/24/25 10074 CSJVRMA 5087 25-26 2ND QTR INVOICE 2,607.60 45376 1001 09/24/25 10074 CSJVRMA 5087 25-26 2ND QTR INVOICE 1,955.70 45376 1001 09/24/25 10074 CSJVRMA 5087 25-26 2ND QTR INVOICE 3,259.50 45376 1001 09/24/25 10074 CSJVRMA 5087 25-26 2ND QTR INVOICE 3,911.40 45376 1001 09/24/25 10074 CSJVRMA 5087 25-26 2ND QTR INVOICE 4,563.30 45376 1001 09/24/25 10074 CSJVRMA 5087 25-26 2ND QTR INVOICE 5,215.20 45376 1001 09/24/25 10074 CSJVRMA 5240 25-26 2ND QTR INVOICE 17,258.40 45376 1001 09/24/25 10074 CSJVRMA 5087 25-26 2ND QTR INVOICE 13,689.90 45376 1001 09/24/25 10074 CSJVRMA 5087 25-26 2ND QTR INVOICE 23,468.40 45376 1001 09/24/25 10074 CSJVRMA 5240 25-26 2ND QTR INVOICE 33,501.60 TOTAL CHECK 115,950.00
45377 1001 09/24/25 15300 FOWLER MOTHER'S CLUB 5260 GALA 21 TICKETS 1,050.00 45377 1001 09/24/25 15300 FOWLER MOTHER'S CLUB 5710 HARRIS PARK STORM DR 18,300.00 TOTAL CHECK 19,350.00
45378 1001 09/24/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 5084 HEALTH BENEFITS 10/25 1,084.95 45378 1001 09/24/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 2041 HEALTH BENEFITS 10/25 1,420.00 45378 1001 09/24/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 5084 HEALTH BENEFITS 10/25 1,507.60 45378 1001 09/24/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 5084 HEALTH BENEFITS 10/25 953.33 45378 1001 09/24/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 5084 HEALTH BENEFITS 10/25 1,201.63 45378 1001 09/24/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 5084 HEALTH BENEFITS 10/25 1,614.03 45378 1001 09/24/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 5084 HEALTH BENEFITS 10/25 1,795.55 45378 1001 09/24/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 5084 HEALTH BENEFITS 10/25 8,597.24 45378 1001 09/24/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 5084 HEALTH BENEFITS 10/25 9,103.88 15 Section 7, Item 7A
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 2
DATE: 09/24/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 18:03:50 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45378 1001 09/24/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 5084 HEALTH BENEFITS 10/25 3,629.09 45378 1001 09/24/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 5084 HEALTH BENEFITS 10/25 2,194.87 45378 1001 09/24/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 5084 HEALTH BENEFITS 10/25 2,651.58 45378 1001 09/24/25 13496 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 5084 HEALTH BENEFITS 10/25 2,693.27 TOTAL CHECK 38,447.02
45379 1001 09/24/25 10194 LOZANO SMITH 5620 LEGAL SERVICE 8/2025 859.00 45380 1001 09/24/25 10558 MELLON, CRAIG 5110 SOUND ENGINEER PARK 300.00 45381 1001 09/24/25 10215 NELSON'S ACE HARDWARE 5203 PARK SUPPLIES-PANZAK 147.42 45381 1001 09/24/25 10215 NELSON'S ACE HARDWARE 5203 SUPPLIES - PARK KAND 169.09 TOTAL CHECK 316.51
45382 1001 09/24/25 14843 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 5205 FLEET-STREETS 734.80 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 ADAMS/TEMP 9/12/25 215.91 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 WALTER/FRES 9/12/25 15.84 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 1291 W SOUTH 8/28/25 9.54 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 212 E MERCED 8/28/25 127.88 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 2831 E MANN 8/28/25 102.03 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 44218 GLDSTAT 8/28/25 53.92 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 5TH/FRESNO 8/28/25 9.18 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 5TH/FRESNO 8/28/25 15.43 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 5TH/FRESNO 8/28/25 1,097.38 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 7TH/TULARE 8/28/25 23.82 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 95 E ADAMS 8/28/25 4,388.92 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 9TH/MERCED 8/28/25 66.06 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 ADAMS/5TH 8/28/25 452.55 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 BAND STAND 8/28/25 383.89 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 CITY HALL 8/28/25 27.99 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 CITY HALL 8/28/25 13.94 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 GLDNST B 8/28/25 117.70 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 MAIN/5TH 8/28/25 30.39 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 MERCED/6TH 8/28/25 9.53 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 MERCED/7TH 8/28/25 9.53 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 RETRO FIT LOAN 8/25 941.28 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 SESWNW231521 8/28/25 7,180.55 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 TEMP/GOLDN 8/28/25 16,943.99 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 TRACT 5834 9/12/25 65.56 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 SOUTH & SUNNY 9/12/25 226.30 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 128 S 5TH 9/12/25 808.60 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 8TH/VINE 9/12/25 17.32 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 ADAMS/DEEAN 9/12/25 21.26 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 CLAYTON/ARMT 9/12/25 269.87 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 GLDST/VLY DR 9/12/25 214.33 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 LS1-A HWY LT 9/12/25 20.86 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 LS1-C HWY 9/12/25 341.10 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 LS1-E HWY LT 9/12/25 13.00 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 LS1-F HWY 9/12/25 11.37 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 LS1-F HWY LT 9/12/25 414.72 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 LS1-F HWY LT 9/12/25 48.47 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 LS2-A HWY LT 9/12/25 1,025.51 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 LS2-A HWY LT 9/12/25 1,584.56 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 LS2-A HWY LT 9/12/25 67.42 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 LS2-A HWY LT 9/12/25 45.39 16 Section 7, Item 7A
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 3
DATE: 09/24/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 18:03:50 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 LSI-E HWY LT 9/12/25 1,121.35 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 SUMER&MAGNOLA 9/25 6.48 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 SUMNER/HWY99 9/12/25 12.97 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 T5088 9/12/25 147.08 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 TEMP/PARL 9/12/25 45.39 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 TR5041 9/12/25 118.38 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 TR5090 9/12/25 31.15 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 TSFR 3 LGTS 9/12/25 13.88 45383 1001 09/24/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 TRACT 5212 9/12/25 137.83 TOTAL CHECK 39,067.40
45384 1001 09/24/25 15180 PEAC SOLUTIONS 5180 COPY LEASE 9/2025 1,515.43 45385 1001 09/24/25 15281 RD GRAPHICS 5205 FLEET LOGO 623.01 45385 1001 09/24/25 15281 RD GRAPHICS 5205 FLEET LOGO 623.01 45385 1001 09/24/25 15281 RD GRAPHICS 5205 FLEET LOGO 623.01 45385 1001 09/24/25 15281 RD GRAPHICS 5205 FLEET LOGO 623.02 TOTAL CHECK 2,492.05
45386 1001 09/24/25 13355 SITE ONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 5203 SUPPLIES PARK 719.93 45387 1001 09/24/25 10296 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES 7.70 45387 1001 09/24/25 10296 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES 11.19 45387 1001 09/24/25 10296 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES 11.77 45387 1001 09/24/25 10296 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES 28.37 45387 1001 09/24/25 10296 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES 27.44 45387 1001 09/24/25 10296 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES 11.46 45387 1001 09/24/25 10296 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES 16.62 45387 1001 09/24/25 10296 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES 15.30 45387 1001 09/24/25 10296 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES 13.93 45387 1001 09/24/25 10296 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES 27.56 45387 1001 09/24/25 10296 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES 79.66 TOTAL CHECK 251.00
45388 1001 09/24/25 10085 STATE OF CA DEPARTMENT OF 5220 FINGERPRINTS 140.00 45389 1001 09/24/25 14145 SUPERION, LLC. 5230 ANNUAL FY 25-26 21,774.06 45389 1001 09/24/25 14145 SUPERION, LLC. 5230 ANNUAL FY 25-26 21,774.07 TOTAL CHECK 43,548.13
45390 1001 09/24/25 15299 THOMAS LEWIS 5110 WNAP BAND 9-24-25 800.00 45391 1001 09/24/25 14144 TREVINO, ANDREW 5110 SOUND ENGINEER10/8/25 350.00 45391 1001 09/24/25 14144 TREVINO, ANDREW 5110 SOUND ENGINEER9/24/25 350.00 TOTAL CHECK 700.00
45392 1001 09/24/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 UNIFORM STREET 9/4/25 149.34 45392 1001 09/24/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 UNIFORM WATER 9/4/25 149.34 45392 1001 09/24/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 JANIT SR CTR 9/4/25 59.72 45392 1001 09/24/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5100 MATS 9/11/25 9.70 45392 1001 09/24/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 MATS/MOPS 9/11/25 90.84 45392 1001 09/24/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 MATS/MOPS 9/11/25 9.70 45392 1001 09/24/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 UNIFORM STREET 9/11 120.48 45392 1001 09/24/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 UNIFORM WATER 9/11 120.49 45392 1001 09/24/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 JANIT SR CTR 9/11/25 49.58 45392 1001 09/24/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 UNIFORM STREET 9/18 132.39 17 Section 7, Item 7A
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 4
DATE: 09/24/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 18:03:50 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45392 1001 09/24/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 UNIFORM WATER 9/18 132.39 45392 1001 09/24/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 JANIT SR CTR 9/18/25 59.72 TOTAL CHECK 1,083.69
45393 1001 09/24/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 10/25 32.89 45393 1001 09/24/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 10/25 41.35 45393 1001 09/24/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 10/25 45.29 45393 1001 09/24/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 10/25 17.72 45393 1001 09/24/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 10/25 19.69 45393 1001 09/24/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 10/25 9.86 45393 1001 09/24/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 10/25 11.82 45393 1001 09/24/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 10/25 12.79 45393 1001 09/24/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 10/25 13.78 45393 1001 09/24/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 10/25 91.74 45393 1001 09/24/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 10/25 116.77 45393 1001 09/24/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 2048 VISION BENEFIT 10/25 196.72 45393 1001 09/24/25 11335 VISION SERVICE PLAN - (CA 5084 VISION BENEFIT 10/25 275.49 TOTAL CHECK 885.91
45394 1001 09/24/25 14259 VISUAL EDGE IT INC DBA IM 5180 COPY SERV 09/2025 941.77 TOTAL FUND 458,999.33
18 Section 7, Item 7A
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 5
DATE: 09/24/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 18:03:50 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 201 - DISTRICT SALES TAX

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45395 1001 09/24/25 15298 LIGHTHOUSE HEALTH AND WEL 5715 IRIS/APEX MOBILE 3,500.00 TOTAL FUND 3,500.00
19 Section 7, Item 7A
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 6
DATE: 09/24/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 18:03:50 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 255 - STATE GRANT AB178

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45396 1001 09/24/25 14634 DEWBERRY ARCHITECTS INC. 5710 PD SR CTR AUG 2025 10,911.50 45397 1001 09/24/25 15029 VANIR CONSTRUCTION MANAGE 5710 PD SR CTR CM 8/25 43,520.50 TOTAL FUND 54,432.00
TOTAL REPORT 516,931.33
20 Section 7, Item 7A
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 1
DATE: 09/30/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 18:46:23 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45398 1001 09/30/25 15013 ADVANCED PEST WIPEOUT 5185 PEST CONTROL 9/24/25 95.00 45398 1001 09/30/25 15013 ADVANCED PEST WIPEOUT 5185 PEST CONTROL 9/24/25 90.00 TOTAL CHECK 185.00
45399 1001 09/30/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5110 SUPPLIES 151.51 45399 1001 09/30/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5110 ACCT FILE BOXES, MISC 53.84 45399 1001 09/30/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5121 SUPP ANIMAL CNTRL 55.88 45399 1001 09/30/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5110 IPAD STANDS/CHARGERS 127.34 45399 1001 09/30/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5110 SUPPLIES PARKS 101.72 45399 1001 09/30/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5110 SUPPLIES STREETS 101.71 45399 1001 09/30/25 14519 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5110 SUPPLES 228.57 TOTAL CHECK 820.57
45400 1001 09/30/25 10549 AT&T MOBILITY 5160 AT&T INTERSTATE 3,403.83 45401 1001 09/30/25 15088 AT&T MOBILITY 5160 344.40
45402 1001 09/30/25 11291 THE BUSINESS JOURNAL 5150 PHN ORD 2025-06 210.00 45403 1001 09/30/25 15312 CARLOS RODRIGUEZ 5110 BAND 800.00 45404 1001 09/30/25 14429 CORE & MAIN 5206 PUMP STATION #5 494.81 45405 1001 09/30/25 14188 DATA TICKET 5220 CODE ENFORCEMENT JUN 276.00 45405 1001 09/30/25 14188 DATA TICKET 5220 CODE ENFORCEMENT JUL 658.00 TOTAL CHECK 934.00
45406 1001 09/30/25 15300 FOWLER MOTHER'S CLUB 5260 21-GALA TICKETS 1,050.00 45407 1001 09/30/25 10104 FPOA 2045 EMP DED 9/12/25 225.00 45407 1001 09/30/25 10104 FPOA 2045 EMP DED 6/26/25 225.00 TOTAL CHECK 450.00
45408 1001 09/30/25 10854 FRESNO CITY COLLEGE 5115 BASIC ACADEMY 820.00 45409 1001 09/30/25 11626 GARCIA & SANCHEZ SMOG & A 5205 SMOG PRIUS 50.00 45409 1001 09/30/25 11626 GARCIA & SANCHEZ SMOG & A 5205 SMOG PRIUS 50.00 TOTAL CHECK 100.00
45410 1001 09/30/25 10759 GLASCO GENERAL ENGINEERIN 5710 HARRIS PRK STORM DRAI 18,300.00 45411 1001 09/30/25 14671 HERO ALLIANCE 5110 CHARACTERS WNAP 460.00 45412 1001 09/30/25 15061 JB ELECTRIC 5710 HARRIS PARK 41,194.44 45412 1001 09/30/25 15061 JB ELECTRIC 5710 PSE FLOW METER 875.00 45412 1001 09/30/25 15061 JB ELECTRIC 5710 PUMP STATION 6 REPAIR 225.00 TOTAL CHECK 42,294.44
45413 1001 09/30/25 10416 LAW & ASSOCIATES INVESTIG 5115 BACKROUND INV 2,000.00 45413 1001 09/30/25 10416 LAW & ASSOCIATES INVESTIG 5220 BACKROUND CHECK JM 1,000.00 TOTAL CHECK 3,000.00
45414 1001 09/30/25 14843 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 5205 FLEET-STREETS 32.04 45414 1001 09/30/25 14843 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 5205 FLEETS STREETS 29.28 45414 1001 09/30/25 14843 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 5205 FLEET-STREETS 91.90 45414 1001 09/30/25 14843 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 5205 FLEET STREETS 136.74 21 Section 7, Item 7A
SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 2
DATE: 09/30/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 18:46:23 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT TOTAL CHECK 289.96
45415 1001 09/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 630 W FRESNO 9/19/25 795.89 45415 1001 09/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 363 N TEMP 9/25/25 1.84 45415 1001 09/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 1100 N MANN 9/25/25 14.79 45415 1001 09/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 GLDST/MAN SIG 9/25/25 122.33 45415 1001 09/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 3079 MANN 9/18/25 114.18 45415 1001 09/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 429 E MERCED 9/29/25 7.39 45415 1001 09/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 300 W MERCED 9/25/25 43.87 45415 1001 09/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 1292 MILLAR 9/25/25 1.55 45415 1001 09/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 MERCED/8TH 9/25/25 78.48 45415 1001 09/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 700 MERCED#A 9/25/25 798.72 45415 1001 09/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 679 KAND 9/19/25 98.13 45415 1001 09/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 LANDSCAPE 9/19/25 301.24 45415 1001 09/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 692 HILL AVE 9/19/25 15.66 45415 1001 09/30/25 10237 P G & E - SACRAMENTO 5170 MANN&GLDST 9/23/25 15.77 TOTAL CHECK 2,409.84
45416 1001 09/30/25 14844 STIX FACE PAINT 5110 FACE PAINTER 210.00 45417 1001 09/30/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT OCT25 151.52 45417 1001 09/30/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT OCT25 312.35 45417 1001 09/30/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT OCT25 384.56 45417 1001 09/30/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT OCT25 1,010.26 45417 1001 09/30/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 2046 DENTAL BENEFIT OCT25 1,109.16 45417 1001 09/30/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT OCT25 47.01 45417 1001 09/30/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT OCT25 48.85 45417 1001 09/30/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT OCT25 36.96 45417 1001 09/30/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT OCT25 43.66 45417 1001 09/30/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT OCT25 111.27 45417 1001 09/30/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT OCT25 92.81 45417 1001 09/30/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT OCT25 64.28 45417 1001 09/30/25 13647 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 5084 DENTAL BENEFIT OCT25 70.47 TOTAL CHECK 3,483.16
45418 1001 09/30/25 10763 SUNBELT RENTALS 5182 JULY 4TH EXTRA 473.75 45418 1001 09/30/25 10763 SUNBELT RENTALS 5182 TRASH PUMP 305.70 45418 1001 09/30/25 10763 SUNBELT RENTALS 5182 PVC CAM HOSE 129.57 TOTAL CHECK 909.02
45419 1001 09/30/25 15083 THE CHLORINATOR POOL SERV 5203 FOUNTAIN SVC SEP25 250.00 45420 1001 09/30/25 15286 TOTAL INDUSTRIES 5205 FLEET WATER 1,180.34 45420 1001 09/30/25 15286 TOTAL INDUSTRIES 5205 FLEET STREETS 478.00 45420 1001 09/30/25 15286 TOTAL INDUSTRIES 5205 FLEET PARKS 1,284.63 45420 1001 09/30/25 15286 TOTAL INDUSTRIES 5205 FLEET STREETS 1,284.63 45420 1001 09/30/25 15286 TOTAL INDUSTRIES 5205 FLEET WATER 1,284.63 TOTAL CHECK 5,512.23
45421 1001 09/30/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5100 MATS 9/25/25 9.70 45421 1001 09/30/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 MATS/MOPS 9/25/25 90.84 45421 1001 09/30/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 MATS/MOPS 9/25/25 9.70 45421 1001 09/30/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 UNIFORM STREET9/25/25 120.49 45421 1001 09/30/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 UNIFORM WATER9/25/25 120.48 45421 1001 09/30/25 13543 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 5185 JANIT SNRCT 9/25/25 49.58 TOTAL CHECK 400.79
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 3
DATE: 09/30/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 18:46:23 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45422 1001 09/30/25 10725 VERIZON WIRELESS 5160 CELL PHONE JUL-AUG 312.44 45423 1001 09/30/25 14259 VISUAL EDGE IT INC DBA IM 5180 COPYSVC SEP25 75.81 45424 1001 09/30/25 14830 WILLDAN GROUP INC 5225 INSPECTION AUG25 2,565.00 TOTAL FUND 90,085.30
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 4
DATE: 09/30/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 18:46:23 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 255 - STATE GRANT AB178

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45425 1001 09/30/25 15149 KATCH GENERAL 5710 WORK PERFORMED AUG 25 1,022,499.40 TOTAL FUND 1,022,499.40
TOTAL REPORT 1,112,584.70
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 1
DATE: 10/02/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 17:44:03 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45426 1001 10/02/25 12204 ADANALIAN PROPERY MANAGEM 2050 CUST REQUES WTR DEPOS 92.62 45427 1001 10/02/25 14802 AMARJEET GILL 5260 MILAGE AND PER DIEM 635.60 45428 1001 10/02/25 15309 GOOD NEIGHBOR HOMES, LLC 2050 CUST REQUES WTR DEPOS 77.86 45429 1001 10/02/25 15308 HAMBLET, ASHLEY 2050 CUSR REQUE WATR DEPOS 5.86 45430 1001 10/02/25 15306 KURAHASHI, GAY 2050 CUST REQUES WTR DEPOS 76.02 45431 1001 10/02/25 15311 MARTINEZ, KARLA 2050 CUST REQUES WTR DEPOS 102.77 45432 1001 10/02/25 15310 MONTESDEORA, DANIEL 2050 CUST REQUES WTR DEPOS 19.93 45433 1001 10/02/25 10551 PARRA, DANIEL 5260 REIMBURSEMENT PER CM 635.60 45434 1001 10/02/25 15307 RAMIREZ, MARGARITA 2050 CUST REQUE WATER DEPO 74.17 45435 1001 10/02/25 13229 SINGH RAJWINDER 2050 CUST REQUES WTR DEPOS 96.31 45436 1001 10/02/25 10001 WASTE MANAGEMENT CA 5220 GREEN WASTE SUMNER 166.37 45436 1001 10/02/25 10001 WASTE MANAGEMENT CA 5220 GREEN WASTE SUMMER 166.37 TOTAL CHECK 332.74
45437 1001 10/02/25 15293 YOLANDA HERNANDEZ 2050 CUST REQUE DEPOSIT 71.41 TOTAL FUND 2,220.89
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 2
DATE: 10/02/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 17:44:03 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 201 - DISTRICT SALES TAX

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45438 1001 10/02/25 11065 DOOLEY ENTERPRISES 5715 AMMUNITION 6,666.73 TOTAL FUND 6,666.73
TOTAL REPORT 8,887.62
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SUPERION PAGE NUMBER: 1
DATE: 10/03/2025 CITY OF FOWLER VENCHK11
TIME: 17:14:12 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 3/26
FUND - 100 - GENERAL FUND

CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT 45439 1001 10/03/25 14167 ANDERSON LANDSCAPE 5202 STREET MAINTENANCE 1,401.91 45440 1001 10/03/25 10124 FRESNO SHERIFF BUS OFFICE 5270 INMATE PROCESSING 1,950.48 45441 1001 10/03/25 12466 FRESNO EOC 5105 JUNE MEALS 1,476.27 45442 1001 10/03/25 14995 TDG ENGINEERING INC 5220 SAFETY ACTION PLAN 1,344.00 TOTAL FUND 6,172.66
TOTAL REPORT 6,172.66
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER – 128 SOUTH 5TH STREET, FOWLER, CA 93625

MINUTES

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

2. ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Juan Mejia
Amarjeet Gill
Leonard Hammer
Karnig Kazarian
Daniel Parra
City Staff Present: City Manager Reid, City Attorney Cross, Finance Director Banda, Community & Economic Development Director Flood, Interim Police Chief Gularte, Recreation Supervisor Hernandez, City Planner Marple, City Engineer Park, Public Works Director Rocha, City Clerk Vasquez
Councilmember Kazarian arrived at 6:01 P.M.

6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Two members of the public spoke.

7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 7C was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Kazarian for further discussion. Item 7D was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Pro Tem Gill for further discussion.

Councilmember Parra made a motion to Approve Consent Calendar items 7A and 7B.

Seconded by Councilmember Kazarian
Voting Yea: Mejia, Gill, Hammer, Kazarian, Parra
A. RATIFY Pay Warrants for September 16, 2025
B. APPROVE Minutes of the September 2, 2025 City Council Meeting 29 Section 7, Item 7B

8. CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
C. ADOPT Ordinance No. 2025-06, which:
i. FINDS that Ordinance No. 2025-06 is exempt from further environmental analysis pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061, subdivision (b)(3), and; ii. APPROVES a text amendment amending the Fowler Municipal Code to include regulations relating to sidewalk vending within the City.

Councilmember Kazarian made a motion to Approve Consent Calendar item 7C, with direction to amend section 5-26.040(C)(1) of Ordinance No. 2025-06, modifying operating hours for sidewalk vendors from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and consider this the re-introduction of the ordinance.

Seconded by Councilmember Parra.

Voting Yea: Mejia, Gill, Hammer, Kazarian, Parra
D. APPROVE Resolution No. 2803, approving the lease-purchase of one 2025 Ford F150 Responder and one 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe pursuit-rated patrol vehicles from Unified Fleet Services in the amount of $33,725.00 per year for five years and combined purchase total of $168,627.00 for both vehicles, and authorize the City Manager to execute the lease-purchase agreement
Councilmember Kazarian made a motion to Approve Consent Calendar item 7D.

Seconded by Councilmember Parra.

Voting Yea: Mejia, Gill, Hammer, Kazarian, Parra

9. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Planning
A. Council Discussion and Direction on Code Enforcement Priorities One member of the public spoke.

Police Department
B. Calls for Service update
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Public Works
C. Actions pertaining to Adams Avenue Rehabilitation Project-Stearns to SR99 - STPL 5173 (039)
i. ACCEPT Adams Avenue Rehabilitation Project-Stearns to SR99 - STPL 5173 (039)
ii. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion.

Motion made by Gill, Seconded by Parra.

Voting Yea: Mejia, Gill, Hammer, Kazarian, Parra

10. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Updates were given by Public Works Director Rocha, Finance Director Banda, City Clerk Vasquez, City Planner Marple, City Engineer Park, and City Manager Reid.

11. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Updates were given by Mayor Pro Tem Gill and Mayor Mejia.

12. ADJOURN
Having no further business, Councilmember Parra made a motion to adjourn at 7:10 P.M.

Seconded by Councilmember Hammer.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: October 21, 2025
FROM: Wyatt Czeshinski, Assistant City Planner
SUBJECT: ADOPT Ordinance No. 2025-06, which:
i. FINDS that Ordinance No. 2025-06 is exempt from
further environmental analysis pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061, subdivision (b)(3), and;
ii. APPROVES a text amendment amending the Fowler
Municipal Code to include regulations relating to
sidewalk vending within the City.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fowler Municipal Code (“FMC”) does not currently contain specific regulations governing sidewalk vending operations within the City. Staff have drafted a text amendment to provide an individual chapter within the FMC regarding the regulation of sidewalk vendors within the City. Approval of the proposed text amendment to the FMC would add these regulations.

BACKGROUND
As stated above, the FMC currently does not regulate sidewalk vending operations within the City. State law allows local jurisdictions to regulate such operations based on time and place and health and safety standards. Staff have proposed Ordinance No. 2025-06 to approve a text amendment which provides standards for the operation of sidewalk vendors within the City limits. Under the proposed text amendment, any sidewalk vendor operating within the City would be required to first obtain and maintain an active business license with the City. The text amendment proposed under Ordinance No. 2025-06 establishes general standards that apply to all sidewalk vendors, as well as standards specific to sidewalk vendors who are stationary, roaming, and those vending within City parks (See Attachment 1). Any sidewalk vending operation must also meet the requirements of and hold any applicable permits issued by the Fresno County Department of Public Health. Based on State law, infractions of any set regulation may be enforced through administrative citations.

The City Council voted unanimously (5-0) to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-06 at its September 2, 2025, meeting. A second reading (which can also be waived) is required prior to adopting the ordinance. Ordinances take effect 30 days following adoption. 32 Section 7, Item 7C
At the September 2, 2025, City Council meeting and public hearing of Ordinance No. 2025-06, questions regarding how the proposed ordinance would affect non-profit organizations were raised in relation to the required business license and the requirements of the ordinance related to the intersection site triangle. FMC Section 3-1.201 states that the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 3 of the FMC (Business Licenses) do not apply to non-profit organizations as described by California Business and Professions Code section 16000, subdivision (b). The non-profit must submit a verified statement to the City for the exemption to be recorded. A business license is then issued to the non-profit, however the fee for the license is waived.

Additionally, Ordinance No. 2025-06 is specifically tied to operations within the public right of way. Regardless of if the person or organization is a non-profit, they will be subject to the intersection site triangle provisions when operating within the public right of way, as this regulation is provided to help maintain safety.

The item was considered by the City Council at the September 16, 2025, City Council meeting where it was continued with direction to staff to limit the vending hours for roaming vendors from 8am to 5pm, changed from 7am to 10pm. No other changes to the item are proposed.

PUBLIC NOTICE
A Notice of Public Hearing was published in The Business Journal on August 22, 2025, which is at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing where the item was introduced, on September 2, 2025.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The first step in complying with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is to determine whether the activity in question constitutes a “project” as defined by CEQA (Pub.

Res. Code § 21000, et seq.; Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 15000, et seq. [“CEQA Guidelines”].) The text amendment proposed under Ordinance No. 2025-06 qualifies as a “project” under CEQA because it involves the amendment of the City’s Municipal Code, which is similar in nature to the “enactment and amendment of zoning ordinances,” as described in CEQA Guidelines section 15378, subdivision (a)(1).

The second step is to determine whether the Project is exempt from further environmental review by a statutory or categorical exemption. While the proposed text amendment meets the qualifications to be considered a “project” under CEQA, this amendment to the City’s Municipal Code would have no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. In cases where it can be determined with certainty that a project will not cause a significant impact to the environment, such actions are exempt from further environmental analysis under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061, subdivision (b)(3), commonly referred to as the “Common Sense Exemption”. If the text amendment is approved, a Notice of Exemption for Ordinance No. 2025-06 will be filed with the County Clerk and the State Clearinghouse.

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
The proposed text amendment is consistent with the following General Plan goals and policies:

General Plan Policy CH-3
Consider pedestrian and bicyclist safety and comfort in the design and development of streets, parks, and public spaces.
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General Plan Policy CH-11
Encourage farmers’ markets as a means of providing fresh fruit and vegetables to the community.

General Plan Goal ED-1
Fowler maintains a supportive business climate that helps attract and retain new and existing businesses.

General Plan Policy ED-14
Facilitate the development of businesses that contribute to Fowler’s Economic Development Goals established through the General Plan or the Economic Development Strategy, which, along with the provision of affordable housing, creates a pleasing place to live and work.

FISCAL IMPACT
This text amendment would result in regulations that would regulate street vending within the City. Street vendors would be required to obtain and maintain a business license with the City in order to operate.

PROCUREMENT
This item is a staff sponsored text amendment which did not involve any procurement process.

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

Attachments
- Attachment 1: Ordinance No. 2025-06
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-06

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER TO ADD CHAPTER 26 TO TITLE 5 OF THE FOWLER MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING THE

REGULATION OF SIDEWALK VENDORS IN THE CITY OF FOWLER
WHEREAS, the City of Fowler Municipal Code does not currently provide specific regulations in regard to sidewalk vending operations; and WHEREAS, the City has proposed a text amendment to add such regulations to the Fowler Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the proposed text amendment would result in the addition of Chapter 26, Sidewalk Vending, to Title 5, Public Welfare, of the Fowler Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, at a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 6:00pm, the Fowler City Council conducted a public hearing to consider the text amendment proposed under Ordinance No. 2025-06; and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was published in the Friday, August 22, 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’s regular meeting on September 2, 2025, including oral and written public testimony on the project, and which is herein incorporated by this reference, regarding recommending approval of Ordinance No. 2025-06 as described herein (“Administrative Record”).

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the text amendment proposed under Ordinance No. 2025-06 is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to the “common sense” exemption under CEQA Guidelines section 15061, subdivision (b)(3).

SECTION 2. The text amendment proposed under Ordinance No. 2025-06 consistent with the City’s General Plan and protects the public health, safety, and general welfare of residents in the City of Fowler.

SECTION 3. Chapter 26, Sidewalk Vending, is hereby added to Title 5, Public Welfare, of the Fowler Municipal Code, to read as follows:

CHAPTER 5-26SIDEWALK VENDING
5-26.010 Purpose...........................................................................................................................2 35 Section 7, Item 7C
5-26.020 Applicability.....................................................................................................................2 5-26.030 Business License Required ..............................................................................................2 5-26.040 Standards........................................................................................................................2 5-26.050 Definitions.......................................................................................................................4 5-26.010 Purpose
The City finds the vending of prepared or pre-packaged foods, goods, and/or wares at semi-permanent locations on public sidewalks and rights-of-way may pose unsafe conditions and special dangers to the public health, safety, and welfare of residents, visitors, and especially persons with disabilities. The purpose of this Chapter is to implement regulations on both roaming and stationary sidewalk vending that protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the community while complying with the requirements of State law to promote safe vending practices, prevent safety, traffic, and health hazards, and preserve the public peace, safety, and welfare of the community.
5-26.020 Applicability
A. Sidewalk vendors, as defined by this Chapter, operating wholly or within a portion of the public right-of-way shall be subject to the requirements of this Chapter.

B. Sidewalk vendors are also regulated by all other applicable local, County, State, and federal regulations, including the California Streets and Highways Code and the California Vehicle Code. 5-26.030 Business License Required
No sidewalk vendor shall operate in any portion of the City without first obtaining a business license, subject to the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 3 of this Municipal Code. 5-26.040 Standards
A. General Standards. All sidewalk vendors shall comply with the following requirements:

1. The sidewalk vendor is required to possess a current City business license, all applicable Fresno County Department of Public Health Permits, and any other required permits or approvals issued by the City or other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction.

2. All required licenses, permits, and approvals shall be prominently displayed.

3. The sidewalk vendor must provide a minimum of thirty-six (36) inches of accessible path of travel, without obstruction from the sidewalk vending operation, including any equipment used by the operation, and the customer queue, along the location where the sidewalk vending operation is located.

4. The sidewalk vendor maintains the vending area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.

5. The sidewalk vendor shall not use a horn, siren, amplified music, or any other audible device to attract attention to the presence of the vending operation or vehicle.

6. Prior to leaving the vending area, the sidewalk vendor shall collect all litter and debris generated by the vending activities.
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7. There shall be no disposal of cooking material or waste, including, but not limited to, used oil, into the City's trash receptacles, storm drains, plant material, or foliage. Vendors shall immediately clean up any food, grease, or other fluid or item related to the sidewalk vending operation that falls into the public right-of-way.

8. The sidewalk vendor location shall not block entrances to private or public buildings, private or public driveways, parking spaces or building windows.

9. No vending shall occur within ten (10) feet of a fire hydrant, fire escape, bus stop, loading zone, handicapped parking space or access ramp, fire station driveway, or police station driveway.

10. No tables, chairs, fences, shade structures, other site furniture, or any freestanding signs shall be permitted in conjunction with the vendors vending activities, except that the vendor may use a shade structure for their own use, not for use by any customer.

11. The sidewalk vendor shall not attach to or use any water lines, electrical lines, or gas lines during vending operations.

12. The sidewalk vendor shall not store, place, or keep any food or merchandise on in the public right-of-way.

13. The sidewalk vendor shall not display any signage in the public right-of-way.

14. No signage or advertising related to the sidewalk vendor and/or the vending operations shall be electrical, flashing, wind powered, or animated.

15. The sidewalk vendor shall remit all required and applicable taxes to the applicable taxing agencies.

16. No vending shall occur within five hundred (500) feet of a certified farmers' market, a swap meet, or an event held pursuant to a temporary use permit issued in accordance with Fowler Municipal Code section 9.100.010, et. seq. This requirement shall not apply to sidewalk vendors operating as a vendor at City-held or sponsored events.

17. The sidewalk vendor shall not leave their sidewalk vending operation unattended to solicit business for the vending operation.

18. No equipment or objects used for sidewalk vending purposes may be left or maintained in public spaces or in any portion of the public right-of-way beyond the allowed hours of operation. Any equipment or objects left overnight in public spaces or in any portion of the public right-of-way will be considered discarded and may be seized or disposed of by the City.

19. The sidewalk vendor shall not sell alcohol, marijuana, adult-oriented material, tobacco products, products that contain nicotine, or any product used to smoke/vape nicotine and/or marijuana.

20. No vending shall occur within a clear sight triangle, as defined in Fowler Municipal Code Section 9.150.070.

21. No vending shall occur within five hundred (500) feet of a private or public school.

22. No vending shall occur at bus stop locations, red curbs, or at locations where there are existing above-ground amenities such as street furniture, including, but not limited to, benches and bike racks.

B. Stationary Sidewalk Vending Standards.
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1. Stationary sidewalk vendors shall be prohibited from operating or establishing in any residential zone district of the City.

2. Stationary sidewalk vendors may operate in non-residential zones of the City, including mixed use zones.

3. Stationary sidewalk vending shall only be conducted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

C. Roaming Sidewalk Vending.

1. Roaming sidewalk vending shall only be conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m..

D. Sidewalk Vending in Parks.

1. Any sidewalk vendor operating within a City Park must first obtain written permission from the Community and Economic Development Director in accordance with Fowler Municipal Code section 10-1.05, subdivision (n).

2. Sidewalk vending of food or merchandise by stationary vendors shall be prohibited in any City Park with a concession stand operated by a vendor under exclusive contract with the City.

3. Sidewalk vendors operating in parks shall only conduct operations between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. at the park at which they are operating.
5-26.050 Definitions
For purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions apply:

A. "Certified farmers' market" means a location operated in accordance with Chapter 10.5 (commencing with Section 47000) of Division 17 of the Food and Agricultural Code and any regulations adopted pursuant to that Chapter.

B. "City" means the City of Fowler.

C. "Park" means a public park owned or operated by the City.

D. "Roaming sidewalk vendor or vending" means a sidewalk vendor who moves from place to place and stops only to complete a transaction.

E. "Sidewalk" means a portion of a street between the curbline and the adjacent property line, or an easement or right-of-way held by the city across the front of private property, and intended for the use of pedestrians.

F. For purposes of this Chapter, "sidewalk" shall also include a paved path or walkway owned by the City that is specifically designed for pedestrian travel.

G. "Sidewalk vendor or vending" means a person who sells food or merchandise from a pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance not regulated by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, or from one's person, upon a public sidewalk or other pedestrian path.

H. "Swap meet" means a location operated in accordance with Article 6 (commencing with Section 21660) of Chapter 9 of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, and any regulations adopted pursuant to that article.
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SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is held for any reason to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance.

The City Council of the City of Fowler hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk is further directed to cause this ordinance or a summary of this ordinance to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated within the City of Fowler, within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. If a summary of the ordinance is published, then the City Clerk shall cause a certified copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance to be posted in the office of the City Clerk at least five (5) days prior to the City Council meeting at which the ordinance is adopted and again after the meeting at which the ordinance is adopted. The summary shall be approved by the City Attorney. * * * * * * * * * *
The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 2 nd
day of September 2025, and was adopted at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 21st day of October 2025, 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: October 21, 2025
FROM: Nancy Banda, Finance Director & Treasurer
SUBJECT: APPROVE Resolution No. 2804 Concerning Local Transportation Purpose Funds Extension (Measure “C” Extension)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action allows the City to collect its share of Measure “C” funds for fiscal year 2025-2026 for street maintenance, ADA compliance, and other authorized uses.

BACKGROUND
On June 18, 2025, the FCTA Board adopted their Board Resolution No. 2025-02 (Resolution attached) for Measure C Extension Local Transportation Purposes Pass-Through Projects and Program Funds apportionment for fiscal year 2025-2026. The following is the Local Transportation Program Pass-Through and Subprograms of which the City of Fowler (City) will receive Measure C funding:
 0.94% of $16,963,777 for Street Maintenance Category sub program; City’s share is $160,202;
 0.94% of $593,732 for ADA Compliance Category sub program; City’s share is $5,607;  1.11% of $16,950,102 for Flexible Funding Category sub program; City’s share is $187,472.

Each subprogram has various requirements and exemptions for spending the funds as outlined in the Measure C Extension Local Agency Handbook. These are the estimated apportionments scheduled for FY 2025-2026 for the City of Fowler Measure C Extension Program.

To receive these funds monthly, the City must file a separate 2025-2026 Certification and Claim form for each sub program (forms attached) along with a City Council Resolution which is to be submitted to the Fresno County Transportation Authority by August 30, 2024. However, the City is submitting the certification and claim forms on October 22, 2025. Once these documents have been accepted, the City will receive a separate check for each sub program. Measure “C” funds will be distributed on a proportional basis as funds are received.

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
Goal PF-1
Fowler provides reliable public facilities, utilities, and community services that meet the needs of the existing community and planned growth.

Goal PF-2
Fowler maintains and manages the orderly and efficient expansion of public facilities, utilities, and community services.

Goal ED-3
Fowler invests in necessary infrastructure, resources, and beautification to ensure the success of economic development strategies.

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

Goal MOB-4
The circulation system is adequately maintained.

Policy MOB-25
Coordinate local transportation planning with the Fresno Council of Governments (COG) Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA), and other agencies on relevant transportation plans to ensure eligibility for state and federal funding.

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

FISCAL IMPACT
The 2025-2026 Measure C funding will augment other local transportation fund sources to carry out street maintenance programs and other public transportation improvements during the fiscal year.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
There is no procurement associated with this action.

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

Attachments
- Resolution No. 2804
- FCTA Board Resolution No. 2025-02 & Certification and Claim Forms 41 Section 7, Item 7D
RESOLUTION NO. 2804

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER

CONCERNING LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PURPOSE FUNDS EXTENSION (MEASURE “C” EXTENSION)
WHEREAS, the City of Fowler is an eligible claimant of funds for Measure C Extension Local Transportation Pass-Through Projects and Program Funds pursuant to California Public Utilities Code Section 142257; and
WHEREAS, the Fresno County Transportation Authority has adopted a Resolution of Apportionment for FY 2025-2026, Measure C Extension Local Transportation Pass-Through Projects and Program Funds setting the City of Fowler’s percentages at the following:
 0.94% of $16,963,777 (or $160,202) for the Local Transportation Program, Local Allocation – Street Maintenance Category sub program;
 0.94% of $593,732 (or $5,607) for the Local Transportation Program, Local Allocation – ADA Compliance Category sub program;
 1.11% of $16,950,102 (or $187,472) for the Local Transportation Program, Local Allocation – Flexible Funding Category sub program;
which shall be the proportionate share of Measure C Extension Local Transportation Pass-Through Projects and Program Funds to the City shall be entitled within the fiscal year; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1) The City of Fowler hereby submits its Local Transportation Purposes Certification and Claims for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Measure C Extension Local Transportation PassThrough Projects and Program Funds; 2) The City of Fowler hereby requests the release of funds to the City on a monthly payment basis consistent with the adopted percentages listed above, based on actual receipts; 3) The City Council of the City of Fowler further certifies:
a) That Local Transportation Purpose Funds will not be used to substitute for property tax funds which the City of Fowler had previously used for local transportation purposes; and
b) That the City of Fowler has and will segregate property tax revenues used to support local transportation purposes so that verification of non-substitution can be proved through audit and:
c) That the City of Fowler shall separately account for Local Transportation Purposes Funds received, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 142257. The City shall maintain records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and shall separately record expenditures for each type of eligible purpose. The City shall make such records available to the Authority for inspection or audit at any time. 42 Section 7, Item 7D
4) The City of Fowler understands that should a financial or compliance audit reveal that the City of Fowler violated any of the requirements set forth in paragraph 3 (a) (b) or (c), that the Fresno County Transportation Authority may seek to take immediate steps to resolve the violation in accordance with its adopted procedures. 5) The City of Fowler will submit completed Local Transportation Pass Through Revenues Reporting Requirements for prior year expenditures before November 15. 6) Authorize Finance Director to sign the Local Transportation Pass Through Revenues Certifications and Claim Forms.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of October 2025, at a regular meeting of the Fowler City Council by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED:
_____________________________________________
Juan Mejia, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Angela Vasquez, City Clerk
43 Section 7, Item 7D
44 Section 7, Item 7D
45 Section 7, Item 7D
46 Section 7, Item 7D
47 Section 7, Item 7D
48 Section 7, Item 7D
49 Section 7, Item 7D
Measure C Extension Strategic Implementation Plan - Appendix D

MEASURE C EXTENSION

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PASS THROUGH REVENUES
CERTIFICATION AND CLAIM FOR FY2025-26
TO: Fresno County Transportation Authority
FROM: City of Fowler
Local Agency Name
Address:128 S. Fifth Street, Fowler, CA 93625 Contact: Thomas Gaffery, City Manager Telephone: (559) 834-3113 FAX: (559) 834-0185 Email Address: [email protected]

1. Applicable Funding Program: (Check One)
Regional Public Transit Program
Fresno Area Express
Clovis Transit
FCRTA
PTIS/Transit Consolidation
ADA/Seniors/Paratransit
Farmworker Van Pools
Car/Van Pools
New Technology Reserve
Local Transportation Program
Street Maintenance
ADA Compliance
Flexible Funding
Pedestrian/Trails Urban
Pedestrian/Trails Rural
Bicycle Facilities
Regional Transportation Program
Fresno Airports
Alternative Transportation Program
Rail Consolidation Subprogram
Environmental Enhancement Program
School Bus Replacement
Transit Oriented Infrastructure for
Infill
Administrative/Planning Program
Fresno COG

2. The City of Fowler ("claimant") is an eligible claimant of funds for local transportation purposes pursuant to Local Agency Name
California Public Utilities Code Section 142257.

3. The Fresno County Transportation Authority has adopted a Resolution of Apportionment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 setting 0.94% of $16,963,777 (or $160,202) for the Subprogram or Category of funds checked above and available to the claimant. On behalf of claimant, I hereby request release of the funds to claimant in accordance with:
(a) Monthly payments consistent with adopted percentage, based on actual receipts (b) Compliance with Steps A and B of the Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) – Local Agency Pass Through Funding programs and Other Implementation Plan Provisions

4. On behalf of claimant, I hereby certify as follows:
(a) That the Subprogram or Category of funds checked above are not being used to substitute for property tax funds which claimant had previously used for local transportation purposes. Such substitution of property tax funds is prohibited by California Public Utilities Code Section 142257. (b) That claimant has segregated property tax revenues from claimant's other general fund revenues used to support the Subprogram or Category of funds checked above so that verification of non-substitution can be proved through audit or that the non-substitution of funds shall apply to claimant's entire general fund. (c) That claimant shall account for Subprogram or Category of funds checked above and received pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 142257. Claimant shall maintain current records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall separately record expenditures for each type of eligible purpose.

Claimant shall make such records available to the Authority for inspection or audit at any time.

5. Claimant understands that should financial or compliance audit exceptions be found, the Fresno County Transportation Authority will take immediate steps to resolve the exceptions in accordance with its adopted procedures. The Authority shall immediately notify the Fresno County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector to withhold allocation of funds to claimants until the exceptions are resolved or the outstanding financial or compliance audits are submitted and resolved.

_______________________________________________________ Finance Director ________________
ATTACHMENT: Evidence of Formal Action for Approval and Submittal Authorized Signature:

Title:

Date:
50 Section 7, Item 7D
B-2
Approved by: Fresno County Transportation Authority Board on: __________________________ 51 Section 7, Item 7D
Measure C Extension Strategic Implementation Plan - Appendix D

MEASURE C EXTENSION

2. The City of Fowler ("claimant") is an eligible claimant of funds for local transportation purposes pursuant to Local Agency Name
California Public Utilities Code Section 142257.

3. The Fresno County Transportation Authority has adopted a Resolution of Apportionment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 setting 0.94% of $593,732 (or $5,607) for the Subprogram or Category of funds checked above and available to the claimant. On behalf of claimant, I hereby request release of the funds to claimant in accordance with:
(a) Monthly payments consistent with adopted percentage, based on actual receipts (b) Compliance with Steps A and B of the Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) – Local Agency Pass Through Funding programs and Other Implementation Plan Provisions

Claimant shall make such records available to the Authority for inspection or audit at any time.

_______________________________________________________ Finance Director ________________
ATTACHMENT: Evidence of Formal Action for Approval and Submittal Authorized Signature:

Title:

Date:
52 Section 7, Item 7D
B-2
Approved by: Fresno County Transportation Authority Board on: __________________________ 53 Section 7, Item 7D
Measure C Extension Strategic Implementation Plan - Appendix D

MEASURE C EXTENSION

2. The City of Fowler ("claimant") is an eligible claimant of funds for local transportation purposes pursuant to Local Agency Name
California Public Utilities Code Section 142257.

3. The Fresno County Transportation Authority has adopted a Resolution of Apportionment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 setting 1.11% of $16,950,102 (or $187,472) for the Subprogram or Category of funds checked above and available to the claimant. On behalf of claimant, I hereby request release of the funds to claimant in accordance with:
(a) Monthly payments consistent with adopted percentage, based on actual receipts (b) Compliance with Steps A and B of the Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) – Local Agency Pass Through Funding programs and Other Implementation Plan Provisions

Claimant shall make such records available to the Authority for inspection or audit at any time.

_______________________________________________________ Finance Director ________________
ATTACHMENT: Evidence of Formal Action for Approval and Submittal Authorized Signature:

Title:

Date:
54 Section 7, Item 7D
B-2
Approved by: Fresno County Transportation Authority Board on: __________________________ 55 Section 7, Item 7D

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: October 21, 2025
FROM: NANCY BANDA, Finance Director and Treasurer
SUBJECT: ACCEPT Credit Card Usage Report and Donation Report for January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Credit Card Usage Report and Donation Report covers the period from January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025.

BACKGROUND
Resolution No. 2363 requires the Finance Director to provide City Council with a report on credit card usage with the annual and mid-year financial reports. The attached report provides credit card usage by employees and details the expenses. Credit card expenses are submitted monthly by the responsible employee. All credit card expenses are approved by the Finance Director and reviewed by the City Manager.

Resolution No. 2684 for the Acceptance of Donations to the City Policy was approved on October 17, 2023, by City Council. The new policy on Acceptance of Donations to the City requires the Finance Director to create a biannual donation acceptance report. The attached report provides a detailed list of donations received.

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

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

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
This action is not associated with a specific general plan goal, policy, or action item.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
There is no procurement associated with this action.

FISCAL IMPACT
Credit card expenses are posted to the appropriate department or fund’s operating budget. 56 Section 7, Item 7E
Whereas donations help provide additional funds or resources to deliver programs, services, and events to the residents of Fowler.

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

Attachments
- Credit Card Usage Report
- Donations Acceptance Report
57 Section 7, Item 7E
City of Fowler
Credit Card Usage Janaury 2025
Stmt Closing 2/06/2025
Card / User Summary Transaction Amount
US Bank-CalCard
Michael Reid Hoffman Electronic-Security Service-Police $97.00 Office Depot-Evidence Memory Drive-Police $78.00 $175.00 Angela Vasquez Food 4 Less-Employee Recognition-City Clerk $51.34 $1,499.00
$99.20
$595.00 $2,244.54
Anthony Aranda The Home Depot-Supplies-Streets $189.90
House of Concrete, Inc.-Concrete-Streets $1,013.87
The Home Depot-Supplies-Streets $191.66
Myers Ward Tractor & Equip-Maintenance-Massey Tractor-Streets $161.96 Valley Tool Manufacturing Co.-Supplies-Streets $346.62
Ag West Distributing-Fleet Maintenance-Streets $412.25
Toyota of Selma-Fleet Maintenance-Streets $271.18
Dexter-Fleet Maintenance-Water $406.62 $2,994.06
Eric Rocha Motion & Flow Control Products-Supplies-Streets $106.08 Fowler Ace Hardware-Heater-Streets $108.96 $215.04
Yvonne Hernandez Fresno Fun Jump-Deposit-Easter Event-Recreation $200.00 PODS-Rental-January 2025-Senior Center $215.96
United Market-Employee Lunch Supplies-Adminstration $60.39 Vallarta-Supplies-Senior Center $70.73
PODS-Rental-February 2025-Senior Center $215.96 $763.04 Thomas Gaffery Calbo-Webinar-Zepeda-Planning $105.00
Delta Marriott-League Workshop-Mejia-City Council $699.69 The Meritage-League Caucus-Parra-City Council $1,545.27 Delta Marriott-League Workshop-Gill-City Council $786.69 Delta Marriott-League Workshop-Mejia-City Council $87.00 The Meritage-League Caucus-Parra-City Council -$300.00 $2,923.65 Margarita Moreno UPS-Supplies Return Fee-Finance $17.37 UPS-Supplies Return Fee-Finance $12.21
Free Conference-City Meetings-Admin $15.00 $44.58
Total CalCARD Visa $9,359.91
58 Section 7, Item 7E
City of Fowler
Credit Card Usage February 2025
Stmt Closing 3/06/2025
Card / User Summary Transaction Amount
US Bank-CalCard
Michael Reid PRI Management - Mandatory Records Training - JH $279.00 The Briefing Room - Officer Liability Training for all patrol personnel $544.91 Unity IT - Backup Service $41.19
Tacfire - Mandatory Patrol Rifle Range Master Training $1,500.00 Tacfire - Mandatory Range Fees for Rifle Training $200.00 Las Systems - Membership Annual Vehicle Tracking for Criminal Cases $449.55 Las Systems - Membership Annual Vehicle Tracking for Criminal Cases $449.55 Unity IT - MDT Issues $775.06
Hoffman Security - Autopay for monthly services $97.00
Mid County Fire Extin - Fire Extinguisher Mainteance $393.09 $4,729.35
Angela Vasquez 4Imprint - Supplies Staff Recognition $450.38 City Clerks Association of CA - A. Vasquez Athenian Dialogue $100.00 Food4Less - Supplies Staff Recognition $67.55
Kabab City - Supplies - CCAC (Reimbursable) $222.13
Costco Wholesale - Supplies - CCAC (Reimbursable) $28.75 Office Depot - Supplies City Clerk Luncheon $19.49
LaQuinta - Athenian Dialogue Facilitator (Reimbursable) $135.87 National Notary Association - Records Technician Notary Renewal $681.97 PayPal - Community & Economic Development Director Posting $365.00 CA Association for Loc Econ Dev - Comm & Econ Dir Posting $350.00 APA California - Comm & Econ Dev Dir Posting $250.00
PayPal - Finance Director Posting $365.00
$3,036.14
Anthony Aranda The Home Depot - Supplies Streets $104.79 The Home Depot - Supplies Streets $42.33
The Home Depot - Supplies Parks $132.68
Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Car Rental Streets $221.25
Benihana (Anaheim, CA) Travel $166.72
Shell (Lebec, CA) Meal $50.51
$718.28
Eric Rocha Udemy - Training Website Annual Subscription 2025 $720.00 Walmart - Conference Training Room (Water) TV $270.02
The Home Depot - Supplies Water $869.93
$1,859.95
Yvonne Hernandez Pods - Rentals March 2025 $215.96
Walgreens - Employee of the Quarter Photo $4.87
$220.83
Thomas Gaffery Construction Exam Ctr - Training M.A. $795.00 ICC - Training Books M.A. $423.79
$1,218.79
Margarita Moreno Free Conference-City Meetings-Admin $15.00 Office Max-Office Supplies-Finance $155.96 $170.96
Total CalCARD Visa $11,954.30
59 Section 7, Item 7E
City of Fowler
Credit Card Usage March 2025
Stmt Closing 4/06/2025
Card / User Summary Transaction Amount
US Bank-CalCard
Michael Reid Drew Meyer Defense - Gun/Rifler Stocks $295.10 Ralph Salazar - Goodbye Plaques $475.00
The Home Depot - Evidence Shelves $421.97
Hoffman Security - Monthly Autopay $97.00
Primary Arms - Rifle Stocks $457.57
$1,746.64
Angela Vasquez Walmart - Staff Recognition - M.M Departure Staff Gathering $56.00 Pizza Factory Fowler - Staff Recognition - T.G. Departure Staff $233.24 Walmart - Staff Recognition - T.G. Departure Staff Gathering $26.84 Pizza Factory Fowler - Staff Recognition - T.G. Departure Staff $34.44 Target - Staff Recognition - B.M. Departure Staff Gathering $8.37 Walmart - Staff Recognition - B.M. Departure Staff Gathering $28.10 Rite-Aid - Staff Recognition - B.M. Departure Staff Gathering $35.94 Free Conference Call - City Meetings-Admin $15.00
$437.93
Anthony Aranda The Home Depot - Supplies Water $61.11
Purpose Built - Supplies Water Aranda $195.01
Purpose Built - Supplies Water Ruff $152.11
Boot Barn - Supplies Water Rosales $168.13
The Home Depot - Supplies Streets $79.40
The Home Depot - Supplies Streets $29.41
Dexter Distribution Group - Supplies Streets $41.19
Dexter Distribution Group - Supplies Streets $274.24
The Home Depot - Supplies Streets $68.30
Boot Barn - Supplies Water Rosales $51.87
American Backflow Prevention Association - Backflow Rosales $215.00 American Backflow Prevention Association - Backflow Aranda $215.00 The Home Depot - Supplies Streets $75.77
The Home Depot - Supplies Streets $318.53
Pick Em Up Truck Store - Fleet Water $173.35
$2,118.42
Eric Rocha State Water Board - MCC 9399 $45.00
State Water Board - MCC 9399 $1.24
Graybar Electric Co. - Intermatic Locking Type Photo Cell $629.50 Dollar General - Lunch & Learn $35.17
$710.91
Yvonne Hernandez A-Mart - Supplies $81.04
OTC - Easter Eggs $817.24
Walmart - Supplies Senior Center $53.38
Top Guard - Life Guard Training $225.00
Top Guard - Life Guard Training $240.00
Top Guard - Life Guard Training $240.00
Restaurant Depot - Supplies Senior Center $262.41
Dollar Store - Supplies Easter $92.70
Sams - Supplies Easter $243.58
Pods - Monthly Fee $215.96
$2,471.31
Thomas Gaffery Merced County Association Gvts - Conference Reg - Zepeda $302.88 Fresno County Recorder - Recorded Documents $6.50
$309.38
Vacant Finance Dir
$0.00
Total CalCARD Visa $7,794.59
60 Section 7, Item 7E
City of Fowler
Credit Card Usage April 2025
Stmt Closing 5/06/2025
Card / User Summary Transaction Amount
US Bank-CalCard
Michael Reid Vista Print - Business Cards $395.73
Badge & Wallet - Badge for New Chief $180.50
Napa Online - Battery for #75 $233.04
Hilton - Stay for Training $709.66
Hilton - Stay for Training $709.66
Hoffman Security - Monthly Autopay $97.00
Bluewater Surety Insurance - Notary Class $90.00
SPD - Printing Accurate - Pickleball Shirts $346.40
Spirit in Print - Academy PT Gear $160.20
Ralph Salazar - Badge $235.00
$3,157.19
Angela Vasquez CSMFO - CSMFO Mtg Carrillo $30.00
Pizza Factory Fowler - Finance Director Panel Lunch $65.32 Dollar General - Finance Director Panel Lunch $10.45
Free Conference Call - City Meetings $15.00
The Mayflower Autograph Hotel - COG One Voice - Mejia $1,227.74 The Mayflower Autograph Hotel - COG One Voice - Gill $1,214.01 $2,562.52
Anthony Aranda The Home Depot - Veterans Park $149.50
The Home Depot - Mini Split $1,245.29
The Home Depot - Supplies Streets $147.49
$1,542.28
Eric Rocha American Public Works Association - Public Works Week $21.00 Global Industries - Bottle Filling Station $1,905.97
Fowler Donut Bakery - Morning Training $31.50
Global Industries - Bottle Filling Station - HARRIS PARK GRANT $3,491.50 ESRI - Renewal Fee $1,225.68
United Market - Electrical Landscaping Equipment $90.38 Ace Hardware - Animal Control $40.31
$6,806.34
Yvonne Hernandez Kim's Petting Zoo - Pancakes n Pets $635.00 Walmart - Senior Meals $114.31
Pods - Monthly Fee $215.96
United Market - Senior Meals $58.37
Fresno Fun Jump - Easter Event $700.00
$1,723.64
Vacant City Manager
$0.00
Vacant Finance Dir
$0.00
Total CalCARD Visa $15,791.97
61 Section 7, Item 7E
City of Fowler
Credit Card Usage May 2025
Stmt Closing 6/06/2025
Card / User Summary Transaction Amount
US Bank-CalCard
Michael Reid Boland Production Sup - Military Blanks $66.47 Vista Print - Business Cards $54.47
$120.94
Angela Vasquez Pizza Factory Fowler - Records Technician Panel Lunch $34.84 Fowler Ace Hardware - Comm & Econ Dev Dir Recruitment $8.71 Linkendin Corporation - Comm & Econ Dev Dire Recruitment $107.72 Walmart - Jr. Ambassador Lunch $18.94
Pizza Factory Fowler - Jr. Ambassador Lunch $118.73
Free Conference Call - Monthly Service $15.00
LG Electronics USA - Monitor Finance Director IT $331.91 Linkendin Corporation - Comm & Econ Dev Dire Recruitment $32.28 Walgreens - Councilmember photo printing $4.87
$673.00
Anthony Aranda Walmart - Supplies Public Works Week $94.92 Food Maxx - Supplies Public Works Week $118.24
Me-N-Eds Pizza - Public Works Week $147.78
La Costenita Mexican - Supplies Public Works Week $155.45 Hydraulic Controls Inc. - Hydraulic Oil $109.33
United Market - Supplies Public Works Week $268.53
A-Mart - Supplies Public Works Week $33.01
A-Mart - Supplies Public Works Week $17.97
Motion & Flow - Supplies Water $392.57
Mirror Finish Polishes - Supplies Water $8.68
Scelzi Equipment - Fleet Public Works $255.31
Walmart - Supplies Water $88.44
$1,690.23
Eric Rocha CED/ALL-Phase Medallion - Equipment Water $958.24 Global Industrial - Harris Park Water Filtration $208.08 O'Reilly Auto Parts - Fleet Public Works $138.80
$1,305.12
Yvonne Hernandez Pods - Monthly Service Fee $215.96
Save Mart - Senior Meals $77.23
Pods - Move Container $99.00
$392.19
Vacant Chief of Police
$0.00
Vacant Finance Dir
$0.00
Total CalCARD Visa $4,181.48
FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY - PENDING RESOLUTION 8/26/2025 $ 1,677.66 Bill $ 5,859.14
62 Section 7, Item 7E
City of Fowler
Credit Card Usage June 2025
Stmt Closing 7/6/2025
Card / User Summary Transaction Amount
US Bank-CalCard
Michael Reid Hoffman Security - Monthly Autopay May 2025 $97.00 Repair All - Phone Screen Repair $20.00
Hoffman Security - Monthly Autopay June 2025 $97.00
Kim Turner LLC - Records Training $249.00
$463.00
Angela Vasquez National Notary Association - Records Technician Notary Train $324.00 CA Municipal Clerks Association - Vazquez CMCA Annual $250.00 Cattlemans - Selma - Employee Appreciation Dinner $2,750.00 Free Conference Call - City Meetings $15.00
Indeed - Animal Services Outreach Job Posting $80.00
Foods Co.- R.C. Departure Gathering Supplies $24.71
Urista Bakery - R.C. Departure Gathering Supplies $18.50 $3,462.21
Anthony Aranda Shop & Go - Fuel Parks $30.00
Shop & Go - Fuel Parks $70.00
Shop & Go - Fuel Water $100.00
Shop & Go - Fuel Water $120.00
Shop & Go - Fuel Parks $40.00
Shop & Go - Fuel Streets $122.64
Shop & Go -Fuel Streets $119.10
Shop & Go - Fuel Streets $87.64
The Home Depot - Supplies Senior Center $200.61
Motion & Flow - Supplies Water $896.95
$1,786.94
Eric Rocha Rexel - Equipment Water $327.70
Sherwin-Williams - Supplies Water $333.08
Fowler Donut - Public Works Training Meeting $31.50
Shop & Go - Fuel Water Truck $154.18
Valero - Fuel Director $113.58
Platt - Well Site 7 $95.98
Radewell International - Parts SCADA Power Well #7 $264.48 $1,320.50
Yvonne Hernandez El Torro Market - Senior Meals $117.02 Imprints - WNAP/Giveaway $504.40
Pods - Monthly Service Fee $215.96
$837.38
Vacant Chief of Police
$0.00
Nancy Banda
$0.00
Total CalCARD Visa $7,870.03
63 Section 7, Item 7E
City of Fowler
Donation Acceptance Report
January 2025- June 2025
Date Name Description Amount
3/19/2025 Fowler Mother's Club Easter Donation 2025 $250.00 Total Donations $250.00
Acceptance of Donations Report 24-25 Jul24-Dec24 2.4.25 64 Section 7, Item 7E

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: October 21, 2025
FROM: ANGELA VASQUEZ, CPMC, City Clerk / Personnel Manager SUBJECT: ADOPT Resolution No. 2805 Approving the Amended Joint Powers Agreement of the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority (CSJVRMA)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action approves the Resolution approving the Amended Joint Powers Agreement of the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority as amended July 1, 2025.

BACKGROUND
The Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority (CSJVRMA) is a governmental Joint Powers Authority (JPA) established in 1979 to provide self-insurance, insurance, excess insurance, and other group-purchased coverage for its member cities. Since its formation, the CSJVRMA has provided member cities with coverage for workers’ compensation, liability, crime, auto, property, and employer’s liability insurance. The City of Fowler is a member of the CSJVRMA. The City’s membership in the CSJVRMA is a form of risk pooling, which is a proven cost-effective approach as opposed to relying upon traditional insurance carriers for these essential coverages.

The CSJVRMA Executive Committee recently conducted a full review of their governing documents to ensure they continue to reflect current practices, legal requirements and operational needs. As a result of the review, the CSJVRMA Executive Committee has identified the need to update the Joint Powers Agreement. Recommended updates are as follows:
 Clearer definitions and updated language;
 Flexibility for potential future participation in captive agency insurance programs;  New language pursuant to Government Code Section 6509 to prevent a local public entity from exercising powers inconsistent with its own charter, ordinance or resolution simply by becoming a member of a JPA; as further explained below.

JPAs are formed to permit public entities to exercise powers on a collective basis, which they could, absent the JPA, exercise individually. However, to avoid a JPA from having to comply with any and all restrictions that might be in place for all of the members of the JPA, Government Code Section 6509 permits the JPA to designate a member city whose restrictions would apply to the operations of the JPA. The City of Ripon has been added to the Amended Agreement as the designated city under Government Code Section 6509, with City of Madera listed as a secondary city in the event the City of Ripon were to terminate its membership. 65 Section 7, Item 7F
The JPA Agreement was last updated in 1994. The Amended Joint Powers Agreement was approved by the CSJVRMA Executive Committee on June 26, 2025. To take effect, the Amended Agreement must be approved by resolutions of at least two-thirds of the 53 member city governing boards.

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

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

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
This action is not associated with a specific General Plan Goal, Policy, or Action Item. However, this action is consistent with the General Plan’s Community Vision and Supporting Principles.

FISCAL IMPACT
Staff do not anticipate any fiscal impact due to approval of this action.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
This action is not associated with the procurement process.

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

Attachments
- Resolution No. 2805, Approving the Amended Joint Powers Agreement of the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority
- Amended CSJVRMA Joint Powers Agreement
66 Section 7, Item 7F
RESOLUTION NO. 2805

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER

APPROVING AMENDED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT OF THE CENTRAL SAN

JOAQUIN VALLEY RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (CSJVRMA)
WHEREAS, the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority (CSJVRMA) is a California Joint Powers Authority created and operated pursuant to California Government Code 6500 et. seq. for the purpose of pooling funds to provide coverage for indemnification and defense and to purchase excess insurance for certain civil claims involving general liability, workers’ compensation, and property damage; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fowler is authorized pursuant to California Government Code 990.8 to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement for the purposes described above; and WHEREAS, the City of Fowler is a member of the CSJVRMA; and WHEREAS, the Joint Powers Agreement which was created establishing the CSJVRMA allows for amendment of the agreement upon approval by the City Council of two thirds of the members of the CSJVRMA; and
WHEREAS, the CSJVRMA desires to amend the Joint Powers Agreement as set forth in the Agreement dated July 1, 1994, and as amended July 1, 2025, a copy of which is attached hereto as Attachment A and incorporated herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Fowler approves the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority Joint Powers Agreement, dated July 1, 1994, as amended and restated on July 1, 2025, and in the form as attached hereto; and it is further resolved that the City Manager is authorized and directed to execute such agreement, including any corrections or clerical changes to the form of agreement attached hereto as may be requested by the CSJVRMA and approved by no less than 2/3 of the members of the CSJVRMA.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of October 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
67 Section 7, Item 7F

CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY

RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
AS AMENDED JULY 1, 20251994
68 Section 7, Item 7F

CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT

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ARTICLE I ......................................................................................................................................... 3 DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................................... 3 ARTICLE II ........................................................................................................................................ 4 PURPOSES ....................................................................................................................................... 4 ARTICLE III ....................................................................................................................................... 4 CREATION OF JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY ..................................................................................... 4 ARTICLE IV ....................................................................................................................................... 5 PARTIES TO AGREEMENT ................................................................................................................ 5 ARTICLE V ........................................................................................................................................ 5 MEMBERSHIP .................................................................................................................................. 5 ARTICLE VI ....................................................................................................................................... 6 TERM OF AGREEMENT .................................................................................................................... 6 ARTICLE VII ...................................................................................................................................... 6 POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY .......................................................................................................... 6 ARTICLE VIII ..................................................................................................................................... 7 BOARD OF DIRECTORS .................................................................................................................... 7 ARTICLE IX ....................................................................................................................................... 8 BYLAWS AND REGULATIONS ........................................................................................................... 8 ARTICLE X ........................................................................................................................................ 8 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ................................................................................................................. 8 ARTICLE XI ....................................................................................................................................... 9 OFFICERS ......................................................................................................................................... 9 ARTICLE XII ...................................................................................................................................... 9 JOINT PROTECTION PROGRAMS ..................................................................................................... 9 ARTICLE XIII ................................................................................................................................... 10 RESERVE FUNDS ............................................................................................................................ 10 ARTICLE XIV ................................................................................................................................... 10 OPERATING FUND ......................................................................................................................... 10 69 Section 7, Item 7F
ARTICLE XV .................................................................................................................................... 10 BUDGET ......................................................................................................................................... 10 ARTICLE XVI ................................................................................................................................... 10 FUNDING AND PROCEDURES FOR CALCULATING ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS ............................. 10 Joint Powers Agreement
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ARTICLE XVII .................................................................................................................................. 10 RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORITY ................................................................................................ 11 ARTICLE XVIII ................................................................................................................................. 11 RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBER CITIES .......................................................................................... 11 ARTICLE XIX ................................................................................................................................... 12 WITHDRAWAL ............................................................................................................................... 12 ARTICLE XX .................................................................................................................................... 12 INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION ...................................................................................................... 12 ARTICLE XXI ................................................................................................................................... 12 CONTINUED LIABILITY ................................................................................................................... 12 ARTICLE XXII .................................................................................................................................. 12 REFUNDS UPON WITHDRAWAL OR INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION ............................................. 12 ARTICLE XXIII ................................................................................................................................. 13 TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY ...................................................................................................... 13 ARTICLE XXIV ................................................................................................................................. 13 AUDIT ............................................................................................................................................ 14 ARTICLE XXV .................................................................................................................................. 14 ARBITRATION ................................................................................................................................ 14 ARTICLE XXVI ................................................................................................................................. 14 BINDING EFFECT OF BYLAWS, MASTER PLAN DOCUMENTS, AND MEMORANDA OF COVERAGE14 ARTICLE XXVII ................................................................................................................................ 14 ENFORCEMENT ............................................................................................................................. 14 ARTICLE XXVIII ............................................................................................................................... 14 AMENDMENTS .............................................................................................................................. 14 70 Section 7, Item 7F
ARTICLE XXIX ................................................................................................................................. 15 NOTICES ........................................................................................................................................ 15 ARTICLE XXX .................................................................................................................................. 15 COUNTERPARTS ............................................................................................................................ 15 71 Section 7, Item 7F
Joint Powers Agreement Page 1 Amended July 1, 20251994

AMENDED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT

FOR INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT PURPOSES
THIS AMENDED AGREEMENT, dated for convenience this 1st day of July, 20251994, made and entered into by, between, and among those Member Cities which become parties to this Agreement by action of their governing boards adopting a resolution agreeing to participate in the joint powers entity created by the terms and conditions of this Agreement; RECITALS:

WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 6500, et. seq. provides that two or more public agencies may, by agreement, exercise any power common to the contracting parties; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Sections 990 and 990.4 provide that a local entity may self-insure, purchase insurance through an authorized insurer, purchase insurance through a surplus line broker, or any combination thereof; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 990.8 provides that two or more local public entities, by a joint powers agreement, may provide insurance for any authorized purpose by any one or more of the methods specified in Section 990.4; and WHEREAS, Article XVI, Section 6, of the California Constitution provides that insurance pooling arrangements under joint exercise of powers agreements shall not be considered the giving or lending of credit as prohibited therein; and
WHEREAS, each of the cities which are parties to this Agreement desires to join together with other cities in order to collectively self-insure or pool their losses and to jointly purchase insurance and administrative services in connection with Joint Protection Programs for said cities; and
WHEREAS, the Tulare-Kings Municipal Risk Management Authority, a public entity, was created by an initial Agreement dated April 1, 1979, among various cities within the Counties of Tulare and Kings; and
WHEREAS, the name of the organization was changed to the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority on July 1, 1981; and
WHEREAS, the initial Agreement was amended on January 1, 1985 and July 1, 1994 by a two-thirds vote of the Member Cities' city councils; and 72 Section 7, Item 7F
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WHEREAS, said Member Cities have determined that it is again appropriate and in the public interest to make certain technical corrections and additions to this Agreement which will provide clarification and will permit the governing body to meet a minimum of two times a year to conduct that business which only the governing body may act upon; and WHEREAS, it is therefore necessary to amend said Joint Powers Agreement; and WHEREAS, said Agreement provides that amendments to the Agreement may be made by a vote of two-thirds (2/3rds) of the Member Cities by resolution of the City Councils of said Cities:

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the execution of this Agreement by twothirds (2/3rds) of the Member Cities, each of the Member Cities which are parties hereto does hereby adopt this amended Agreement, dated July 1, 20251994, which concurrently supersedes that certain Agreement creating the Authority, dated April 1, 1979, and all amendments thereto. 73 Section 7, Item 7F
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ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS
The following words, when typed in bold print within the provisions of this Agreement, shall have the following definitions:
"Administrator" shall mean that person or group appointed by the Executive Committee and given responsibility for the management, administration, and operation of the Authority.
“Agreement” shall mean the Joint Powers Agreement creating the Central San Juoaquin Valley Risk Management Authority.
"Authority" shall mean the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority, aka the RMA.
"Board of Directors" or "Board" shall mean the governing body of the Authority. "Broker" shall mean the insurance broker hired by the Executive Committee to acquire insurance coverage.
"Claims" shall mean demands made against the Authority arising out of occurrences which are claimed to be within one of the Authority'sJoint Protection Programs as developed by the Board.
"Deposit Premium" shall mean the annual dollar amount determined by the Board of Directors payable by each Member City for the purpose of self-insurance coverage, excess insurance premiums, and administrative costs, charged for the purpose of carrying out the powers of the Authority. those funds charged for the purpose of self-insured coverage. "Executive Committee" shall mean the elected officers and the representatives appointed by each region to represent that region.
"Fiscal Year" shall mean the period July 1 to June 30 of each year. "Insurance" shall mean any commercial insurance coverage. "Insurance Premium" shall mean those funds charged for the payment of group purchased insurance.
"Joint Protection Programs" shall mean any program to provide risk sharing or insurance coverage under this Agreement and shall include a determination as to the amount of initial Insurance Premiums and/or Deposit Premiums, a precise allocation plan and formula, and a determination of the amount and type, if any, of excess insurance to be purchased. .

Included within the term Joint Protection Program is the identification of exposures to accidental loss, the reduction or limitation of losses to Member City properties and from injuries to persons or property caused by the operations of Member Cities and the funding 74 Section 7, Item 7F
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of those risks, together with any other functions appropriate or necessary to the functioning of the Joint Protection Program.
"Master Plan Document" shall mean the document, formally adopted by the Executive Committeeparticipating Member Cities, containing the provisions setting forth the operations, policies, and provisions of a self-insured or pooled coverage program, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. The scope of the program;

2. The procedures to be followed;

3. Who may participate;

4. Any limits or restrictions;

5. How Deposit Premiums are determined;

6. How refunds, if any, are determined;

7. Commitments required by participants; and

8. How the document may be amended.
"Member City" shall mean a city which is an incorporated municipality organized with a council, City Manager/Administrator form of government, which has been approved for participation in the Authority by the Executive Committee in accordance with applicable provisions of the Agreement and the Bylaws, and has signed the Agreement. "Operating Fund" shall mean the fund established by the Authority for the purpose of paying just demands submitted to the Authority. ;
"Representative" shall mean the person, normally the City Manager/Administrator of the Member City , who has been designated in writing by the Member City to represent and act for and on behalf of the Member City regarding any matter before the Authority's Board or Executive Committee. The Representative must be either: (a) the City Manager/Administrator or (b) a person designated by the City Manager/Administrator who holds a management/organizational position with the Member City and whose responsibilities include all or part of the Member City’s risk management functions (i.e., finance, human resources, claims/losses, insurance, and safety/risk control). "Self-Insurance" shall mean the process whereby the Authority maintains sufficient reserves to pay all claims and associated expenses of a risk exposurearea without purchasing insurance to cover the risk or a portion of the risk.

ARTICLE II

PURPOSES
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide joint powers common to each Member City for insurance purposes; to pool self-insured claims and losses, to purchase or participate in excess pooling or excess insurance coverage, and to provide related administrative services including risk management, consulting, actuarial services, claims adjusting and legal defense services;and share risks; to implement risk management principles; and to provide for the future inclusion of additional incorporated municipalities desiring to become parties to the Agreement. 75 Section 7, Item 7F
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ARTICLE III

CREATION OF JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
A.

Pursuant to Section 6500, et. seq. of the California Government Code, the Authority is a public entity separate and apart from the parties to this Agreement. Pursuant to Government Code Section 6508.1, the debts, liabilities, and obligations of this joint powers authority shall not constitute debts, liabilities, or obligations of any party to this Agreement.

B. It is the express understanding of all parties that the Authority created originally on or about April 1, 1979, is the same Authority continued under this Agreement, even though some powers and procedures may be changed by this Agreement.

C. The Authority, its Board, officers, membership, and staff shall be governed by this Agreement, the Bylaws, Master Plan Documents, Memoranda of Coverage, and other documents duly adopted by the Authority.

ARTICLE IV

PARTIES TO AGREEMENT
A. Each city which has applied to and been accepted as a member of the Authority is a party to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement. . Each party to the Agreement shall be bound by this Agreement when two-thirds (2/3rds) of the city councils of the Member Cities have adopted this amended Agreement. . A party to this Agreement certifies that it intends to and does contract with the Authority and with all other Member Cities which have signed this Agreement and, in addition, with each city which may hereafter be added as a party to and may sign this Agreement. . Each city which has or may hereafter sign this Agreement also certifies that the deletion of any city from the Authority by voluntary withdrawal, involuntary termination, or otherwise, shall not affect this Agreement nor each Member City's intent to contract as described above with the then remaining Member Cities.

B. Each city which is a member of the Authority at the time this amended Agreement is adopted by two-thirds (2/3rds) of the Member Cities, certifies that it intends to and does hereby contract with the Authority and with all other current Member Cities, and in addition, with each city which may hereafter be added as a party to and may sign this Agreement.

ARTICLE V

MEMBERSHIP
A. ELIGIBILITY
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To be a member of this Authority, a city must be an incorporated municipality which is characterized by having professional management as typified by a bona fide Council Manager/Administrator form of government and must be approved for participation in the Authority in the manner provided by the Bylaws.

B. NEW MEMBERS
Eligible incorporated municipalities may become a party to this Agreement pursuant to the Bylaws of the Authority.

ARTICLE VI

TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement, as amended, shall become effective when approved by two thirds (2/3rds) of the respective City Councils of the Member Cities. . When effective, this Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, shall continue thereafter until terminated as herein provided. . This Agreement shall become effective as to any new Member City in accordance with the Bylaws and Master Plan Documents of the Authority.

ARTICLE VII

POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY
A. The Authority shall have all of the powers common to Member Cities and all additional powers set forth in Section 6500, et. seq. and Section 989, et. seq. of the Government Code and other applicable law. The Authority shall have all of the rights, immunities, privileges, and defenses afforded each Member City and peculiar to the particular Member City being sued or against which there has been a claim.

Pursuant to and to the extent required by Government Code section 6509, the Authority shall be restricted in the exercise of its powers in the same manner as the City of Ripon is restricted in the exercise of its powers. In the event the City of Ripon shall cease to be a Member of the Authority, then the Authority shall be restricted in the exercise of its powers in the same manner as the City of Madera.

The Authority is hereby authorized to do all acts necessary or appropriate for the exercise of said powers, including, but not limited to any or all of the following:

1. to mMake and enter into contracts;

2. to iIncur debts, liabilities, and obligations, but no debt, liability, or obligation of the Authority is a debt, liability, or obligation of a Member City which is a part of this Agreementexcept as otherwise provided;
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3. to aAssess Member Cities as deemed appropriate for good cause as determined by the Executive Committee;

4. to aAcquire, hold, or dispose of real and personal property;

5. to rReceive contributions and donations of property, funds, services, and other forms of assistance from any sources;

6. to sSue and be sued in its own name;

7. to eEmploy agents and employees;

8. to aAcquire, construct, manage, and maintain buildings;

9. to lLease real or personal property, including propertythat of a Member City; and

10. to exercise all powers necessary and proper to carry out the terms and provisions of this Agreement or otherwise authorized by law.

B. Whenever in this Agreement any consent or approval is required, the same shall not be unreasonably withheld. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

ARTICLE VIII

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A. STRUCTURE
The Authority shall be governed by a Board composed of one Representative from each Member City, each serving in an individual capacity as a member of the Board. . Each Member City shall appoint one Representative. . Appointments shall be limited to the City Manager/Administrator of each Member City or his/her authorized delegate. . Each Member City shall also appoint one alternate Representative. . The alternate Representative may attend and may participate in any meeting of the Board. . When the regular Representative for whom he/she is an alternate is absent from the meeting, the alternate Representative may vote. . Each Representative serves at the pleasure of the Member City being represented. . Each Representative has one vote as the member of the Board. . Representatives are not entitled to compensation. . However, the Executive Committee may authorize reimbursement for expense incurred by a Representative in connection with his/her duties for the Authority.

B. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
The Board shall hold at least two meetings each year. . The Executive Committee shall determinefix by resolution the date upon which and the hour and place at which each regular meeting is to be held.

The President may call for a special meeting of the Board in compliance with open meeting laws in the State of California or a majority of the Representatives may call for a special meeting by filing a written request with the Secretary. . The President must then set a date, time, and place for the meeting to be held within 30 days and must make provision for Commented [JW1]: Meetings will continue to
be adopted by the EC, but in a less
formal manner than by resolution.
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notice of the special meeting being given.

Each meeting of the Board, and each meeting of the Executive Committee, including, without limitation, regular, adjourned regular, and special meetings, shall be called, noticed, held, and conducted in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Section 54950 et. seq. of the Government Code).

The Authority shall have minutes of regular and special meetings kept. . As soon as possible after each meeting, copies of the minutes shall be forwarded to each Member City.

A majority of the members of the Board is a quorum for the transaction of business. .

However, less than a quorum may adjourn from time to time. . A vote of the majority of a quorum at a meeting is sufficient to take action, unless otherwise specified.

C. POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board shall provide policy direction for the Executive Committee, the officers, and the Administrator. . The Board may delegate any and all of its authority to the Executive Committee except the following:

1. Amendments toTo change the Bylaws, which requires at least a two-thirds (2/3rds) vote of the Board;

2. To creation ofe any new Joint Protection Program;

3. To termination of ae any Joint Protection Program;

4. To expulsion ofel a Member City;

5. To adoption of an operating budget for the Authority;

6. To change or reviseAmendments to the Authority's Conflict of Interest Code; and

7. To Aauthorization for e the issuance, modification, or defeasance of bonds.

ARTICLE IX

BYLAWS AND REGULATIONS
The Board shall adopt Bylaws and general regulations not inconsistent with State law and this Agreement.

ARTICLE X

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Board shall establish an Executive Committee and delegate functions not otherwise reserved to the entire Board. . The Executive Committee shall be appointed, have the powers, and hold meetings as set forth in the Bylaws.
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ARTICLE XI

OFFICERS
The officers of the Authority shall consist of an elected President, First Vice President, and Second Vice President, and an appointed Administrator, Secretary, and Treasurer. . Other offices may be created by the Bylaws, Master Plan Documents, or the Administrator, subject to the approval of the Board or the Executive Committee, as applicable. . All offices shall be filled and have the powers and responsibilities as prescribed in the Bylaws or Master Plan Documents.

The president shall appoint someone other than the treasurer to perform the functions of auditor/controller of the Authority shall be performed by the Authority’s contracted administration firmofficers or employees or in-house staff, or the president may assume these functions as a collateral duty of the presidency. The auditor/controller must be a member of the Board. The Ttreasurer and auditor/controller have the powers, duties, and responsibilities specified in Government Code Section 6505.6. The Board shall require the treasurer and auditor/controller to file with the Authority an official bond in the amount to be fixed by the Board. The Authority shall pay the cost of bond premiums required by this section. The Authority shall purchase a bond which includes coverage for the duties performed by the Treasurer and the auditor/controller.

ARTICLE XII

JOINT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
A. The Executive Committee may at any time, and from time to time, offer to the Board for adoption such Joint Protection Programs as may be deemed desirable. . All Member Cities shall participate in those mandatory Joint Protection Programs as set forth in the Bylaws. .

All other Joint Protection Programs shall be optional. . The Board shall establish the amount of Deposit Premium, determine the amount of loss reserve contribution, provide for the handling of claims, and otherwise establish the policies and procedures necessary to provide a particular Joint Protection Program for Member Cities.

B. Each Joint Protection Program shall remain separate and distinct from every other Joint Protection Program and the liability and obligations of each program, and its participating Member Cities shall not be a liability or obligation of another program or participating Member City of another program. . A Member City's participation in one program shall not obligate it or its funds on deposit with the Authority, to the debts, obligations, or liabilities of any other program. . Separate accounting shall be maintained for each Joint Protection Program.

ARTICLE XIII

RESERVE FUNDS
The Authority may establish a fund for the purpose of paying the losses and establishing a reserve Commented [JR2]: Staff conformed this
section to reflect current
practices/align with 6505.6.
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to cover the retained portion of losses that may be insured against by the Authority or the Member Cities. . The funds treasurer shall be invested and reinvest the funds in compliance with the Authority's Investment Policy and relevant Sstate laws. and in the same manner as if they were Member City funds.

Refunds shall be made in accordance with the Master Plan Document for each program.

ARTICLE XIV

OPERATING FUND
The Authority shall establish an Operating Fund. The Operating Fund is for the purpose of paying insurance premiums, broker's fees, adjusting fees, consultant and legal fees, and such other items as are appropriate. . Just demands for payment shall be made by warrants in compliance with the adopted budget. . The warrants shall be paid as directed by the Executive Committee. . The Board may establish such other funds as it considers appropriate which shall be maintained and invested in the same manner as the Operating Fund.

ARTICLE XV
BUDGET
The Board shall adopt a budget annually.

ARTICLE XVI

FUNDING AND PROCEDURES FOR CALCULATING

ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
The provisions for funding and calculating annual contributions shall be as set forth in the Bylaws and the Master Plan Documents for each program.

ARTICLE XVII

RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORITY
The Authority may perform or have performed the following functions in discharging its responsibilities under this Agreement:

1. assist Member Cities in developing their risk management programs ;

2. participate in risk management advisory committees formed by Member Cities;

3. provide loss prevention, safety, and security services;

4. provide all program services as required by program Master Plan Documents ;

5. provide loss analysis control by use of statistical analysis, data processing, and Commented [JR3]: This change is to allow
for the potential formation of a captive
entity, and investment under other state
laws.

Commented [JR4]: The MPD will be amended to
provide for flexibility in the payment
of refunds. Recall board action to
ratify decisions of executive committee
in withholding refund amounts.
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record and file keeping services. . The purpose of this information is to identify high exposure operations and to evaluate proper levels of self-retention and deductibles;

6. conduct risk management audits to review the participation of each Member City in the program; and

7. perform other functions as required by the Board for the purpose of accomplishing the goals of this Agreement.

ARTICLE XVIII

RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBER CITIES
The Member Cities have the following responsibilities:

1. pay all financial obligations to the Authority within the time prescribed;

2. appoint an individual to be responsible for coordinating the risk management activities of his/her Member City with the Authority;

3. conduct its operations in a manner which enhances safety and loss control consistent with recommendations by Authority staff;

4. adopt a risk management program ;carry out the duties and responsibilities as assigned or mandated by the Board of Directors and/or the Executive Committee which may include, but are not limited to, adherence to and/or adoption of policies and procedures, support of initiatives deemed necessary for the proper functioning of the Authority, and timely execution of tasks deemed necessary for the operation and governance of the Authority;

5. establish a risk management advisory committee to work with the risk manager of the Authority;

6. maintain an active safety committee;

7. report to the risk manager during the development stages the addition of new programs or the significant reduction or expansion of existing programs;

8. permit and assist the Authority in conducting on-site safety and loss control inspections and/or safety or risk management audits as required by the Board;

9. submit DE3-DPs to the Authority concurrent with the submission dates established by the State of California;

10. submit underwriting information requested by the Authority on a timely basis;

11. provide accurate statistical data concerning the Member City to the Authority when requested;

12. cooperate fully with the Authority in determining the cause of losses and in the settlement of losses;

13. cooperate to the fullest extent with the Authority's Litigation Manager on matters of claims and the conduct of defense of claims; and

14. comply with risk management requirements established under the authority of this Agreement.

ARTICLE XIX
Commented [JW5]: This will be included in
the program master plan document
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WITHDRAWAL
Any Member City, at their sole discretion, may voluntarily withdraw from membership in the Authority only at the end of any fiscal year by notifying the Authority in writing six (6) months prior to the end of any fiscal year, or at any other time which is agreed to by the Board, unless otherwise prohibited in the Master Plan Document of any program. . A notice of withdrawal shall be final and irreversible upon its receipt by the Authority unless the Board authorizes it to be rescinded by the Member City.

ARTICLE XX

INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION
A Member City may be removed from this Agreement by a two-thirds (2/3rds) vote of the Board for non-compliance with any provision of the governing documents. . Such involuntary termination shall proceed in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Bylaws.

ARTICLE XXI

CONTINUED LIABILITY
Upon any withdrawal or involuntary termination of a Member City, the said Member City shall continue to be responsible for any unpaid insurance premiums, deposit premiums, surcharges, administration costs, and claims and for any debts and assessments in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, the Bylaws, Resolutions, and the Master Plan Documents of Joint Protection Programs in which the Member City has participated.

ARTICLE XXII

REFUNDS UPON WITHDRAWAL OR INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION
A. In the event a Member City withdraws from the Authority or its membership is involuntarily terminated, said Member City shall thereafter be entitled to receive its unobligated share of monies held by the Authority, less any and all amounts owed the Authority whether contingent or not, by the said withdrawing or terminated Member City. . The remainder of any funds held by the Authority for the withdrawing or terminating Member City subject to any retention amount as provided below, shall be the unobligated share and shall be refunded to the Member City and shall be accepted in full settlement and satisfaction against any claims the Member City may have against the Authority. . The Authority shall require that sufficient funds are retained on deposit with the Authority to completely pay any and all unpaid insurance premiums, deposit premiums, surcharges, administration costs, or claims, including any amounts for unreported claims and maturity of claims against said withdrawing or terminating Member City, and the amount to be retained on deposit shall be determined by the Authority. . Any and all rights, entitlements, benefits, and obligations after withdrawal or termination shall be subject to ongoing obligations and responsibilities agreed to by a Member City by agreeing to 83 Section 7, Item 7F
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participate in any pooled Joint Protection Programs.

ARTICLE XXIII

TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY
The Authority may be terminated at any time if two-thirds (2/3rds) of the respective city councils of the then-Member Cities adopt a resolution requesting termination of the Authority; provided, however, that this Joint Powers Agreement and the Authority shall continue to exist for the purpose of disposing of all claims, concluding any pending litigations, for the liquidation and distribution of assets, and for all other functions necessary to conclude the affairs of the Authority. . The Board shall take whatever action is necessary or appropriate to cause these ongoing responsibilities to be discharged and to effectively close out the affairs of the Authority. . Upon completion of the liquidation and dissolution of the Authority, the Authority shall pay to each city which was a member of the Authority at the time of termination its pro rata share based on a city's contribution to the Authority, as determined by an independent Certified Public Accountant which has audited the financial records of the Authority, of the remaining assets of the Authority and shall pay to each Member City all monies held by the Authority in the reserve funds of that Member City.

ARTICLE XXIV
AUDIT
A. The Authority shall obtain an annual certified audit of its accounts and financial records which shall be made by a Certified Public Accountant and shall conform to generally accepted auditing standards.
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ARTICLE XXV

ARBITRATION
Any controversy between the parties hereto arising out of this Agreement shall be submitted to arbitration, and such arbitration shall comply with and be governed by the provisions of the California Arbitration Act, Sections 1280 through 1294.2 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.

ARTICLE XXVI

BINDING EFFECT OF BYLAWS, MASTER PLAN DOCUMENTS,

AND MEMORANDA OF COVERAGE
Each party to this Agreement by the execution hereof agrees to be bound by and to comply with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Bylaws, the Master Plan Documents, Memoranda of Coverage, and any resolution adopted by the Authority, the Board of Directors, or the Executive Committee as they now exist or may hereafter be adopted or amended.

ARTICLE XXVII

ENFORCEMENT
The Authority is hereby granted authority to enforce this Agreement. . In the event action is instituted by the Authority to enforce any term of this Agreement, the Bylaws, or the Master Plan Document of any program against any Member City, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred because of said action, in addition to other appropriate relief.

ARTICLE XXVIII

AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may be amended by written resolution approved and signed by two-thirds (2/3rds) of the respective city councils of the Member Cities that are parties to this Agreement. . Upon signature of any amendment by two-thirds (2/3rds) of the Member Cities, any Member City failing or refusing to abide by such amendment may be involuntarily terminated as a party to this Agreement as provided herein.

ARTICLE XXIX

NOTICES

Notices under this Agreement shall be sufficient if delivered to the office of the Clerk or Secretary of the respective jurisdictions.
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ARTICLE XXX

COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and shall be as fully effective as though executed in one document.

Dated:

MEMBER CITY
BY:
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CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT

AS AMENDED AND RESTATED
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT

CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (CSJVRMA) ARTICLE I – DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................. 2 ARTICLE II – PURPOSES ................................................................................................................... 4 ARTICLE III – CREATION OF JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY ................................................................ 4 ARTICLE IV – PARTIES TO AGREEMENT ........................................................................................... 4 ARTICLE V – MEMBERSHIP .............................................................................................................. 5 ARTICLE VI – TERM OF AGREEMENT ............................................................................................... 5 ARTICLE VII – POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY ................................................................................... 5 ARTICLE VIII – BOARD OF DIRECTORS ............................................................................................. 6 ARTICLE IX – BYLAWS AND REGULATIONS ...................................................................................... 7 ARTICLE X – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ............................................................................................. 7 ARTICLE XI – OFFICERS .................................................................................................................... 8 ARTICLE XII – JOINT PROTECTION PROGRAMS ............................................................................... 8 ARTICLE XIII – RESERVE FUNDS ....................................................................................................... 8 ARTICLE XIV – OPERATING FUND .................................................................................................... 9 ARTICLE XV – BUDGET ..................................................................................................................... 9 ARTICLE XVI – FUNDING AND PROCEDURES FOR CALCULATING ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS ........ 9 ARTICLE XVII – RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORITY .......................................................................... 9 ARTICLE XVIII – RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBER CITIES ................................................................ 10 ARTICLE XIX - WITHDRAWAL ......................................................................................................... 10 ARTICLE XX – INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION ................................................................................ 11 ARTICLE XXI – CONTINUED LIABILITY ............................................................................................ 11 88 Section 7, Item 7F
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ARTICLE XXII – REFUNDS UPON WITHDRAWAL OR INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION ..................... 11 ARTICLE XXIII – TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY............................................................................. 11 ARTICLE XXIV – AUDIT ................................................................................................................... 12 ARTICLE XXV - ARBITRATION ......................................................................................................... 12 ARTICLE XXVI – BINDING EFFECT OF BYLAWS, MASTER PLAN DOCUMENTS, AND MEMORANDA OF COVERAGE .................................................................................................. 12 ARTICLE XXVII - ENCORCEMENT ................................................................................................... 12 ARTICLE XXVIII - AMENDMENTS ................................................................................................... 13 ARTICLE XXIX - NOTICES ................................................................................................................ 13 ARTICLE XXX - COUNTERPARTS ..................................................................................................... 13 89 Section 7, Item 7F
Joint Powers Agreement Page 1 Amended and Restated July 1, 2025

AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT

FOR INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT PURPOSES
THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT, dated for convenience this 1st day of July 2025, made and entered into by, between, and among those Member Cities which become parties to this Agreement by action of their governing boards adopting a resolution agreeing to participate in the joint powers entity created by the terms and conditions of this Agreement; RECITALS:

WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 6500, et. seq. provides that two or more public agencies may, by agreement, exercise any power common to the contracting parties; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Sections 990 and 990.4 provide that a local entity may self-insure, purchase insurance through an authorized insurer, purchase insurance through a surplus line broker, or any combination thereof; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 990.8 provides that two or more local public entities, by a joint powers agreement, may provide insurance for any authorized purpose by any one or more of the methods specified in Section 990.4; and WHEREAS, Article XVI, Section 6, of the California Constitution provides that insurance pooling arrangements under joint exercise of powers agreements shall not be considered the giving or lending of credit as prohibited therein; and
WHEREAS, each of the cities which are parties to this Agreement desires to join together with other cities in order to collectively self-insure or pool their losses and to jointly purchase insurance and administrative services in connection with Joint Protection Programs for said cities; and
WHEREAS, the Tulare-Kings Municipal Risk Management Authority, a public entity, was created by an initial Agreement dated April 1, 1979, among various cities within the Counties of Tulare and Kings; and
WHEREAS, the name of the organization was changed to the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority on July 1, 1981; and
WHEREAS, the initial Agreement was amended on January 1, 1985, and July 1, 1994, by a two-thirds vote of the Member Cities' city councils; and WHEREAS, said Member Cities have determined that it is again appropriate and in the public interest to make certain technical corrections and additions to this Agreement which will provide clarification and will permit the governing body to meet a minimum of two times a year to conduct that business which only the governing body may act upon; and 90 Section 7, Item 7F
Joint Powers Agreement Page 2 Amended and Restated July 1, 2025 WHEREAS, it is therefore necessary to amend said Joint Powers Agreement; and WHEREAS, said Agreement provides that amendments to the Agreement may be made by a vote of two-thirds (2/3rds) of the Member Cities by resolution of the City Councils of said Cities:

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the execution of this Agreement by twothirds (2/3rds) of the Member Cities, each of the Member Cities which are parties hereto does hereby adopt this amended and restated Agreement, dated July 1, 2025, which concurrently supersedes that certain Agreement creating the Authority, dated April 1, 1979, and all amendments thereto.

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS
The following words, when typed in bold print within the provisions of this Agreement, shall have the following definitions:
"Administrator" shall mean that person or group appointed by the Executive Committee and given responsibility for the management, administration, and operation of the Authority.
“Agreement” shall mean the Joint Powers Agreement creating the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority.
"Authority" shall mean the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority, aka the RMA.
"Board of Directors" or "Board" shall mean the governing body of the Authority. "Broker" shall mean the insurance broker hired by the Executive Committee to acquire insurance coverage.
"Claims" shall mean demands made against the Authority arising out of occurrences which are claimed to be within one of the Authority'sJoint Protection Programs as developed by the Board.
"Deposit Premium" shall mean the annual dollar amount determined by the Board of Directors payable by each Member City for the purpose of self-insurance coverage, excess insurance premiums, and administrative costs, charged for the purpose of carrying out the powers of the Authority.
"Executive Committee" shall mean the elected officers and the representatives appointed by each region to represent that region.
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Joint Powers Agreement Page 3 Amended and Restated July 1, 2025 "Fiscal Year" shall mean the period July 1 to June 30 of each year. "Insurance" shall mean any commercial insurance coverage. "Insurance Premium" shall mean those funds charged for the payment of group purchased insurance.
"Joint Protection Programs" shall mean any program to provide risk sharing or insurance coverage under this Agreement and shall include a determination as to the amount of initial Insurance Premiums and/or Deposit Premiums, a precise allocation plan and formula, and a determination of the amount and type, if any, of excess insurance to be purchased. Included within the term Joint Protection Program is the identification of exposures to accidental loss, the reduction or limitation of losses to Member City properties and from injuries to persons or property caused by the operations of Member Cities and the funding of those risks, together with any other functions appropriate or necessary to the functioning of the Joint Protection Program. "Master Plan Document" shall mean the document, formally adopted by the Executive Committee, setting forth the operations, policies, and provisions of a self-insured or pooled coverage program, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. The scope of the program;

2. The procedures to be followed;

3. Who may participate;

4. Any limits or restrictions;

5. How Deposit Premiums are determined;

6. How refunds, if any, are determined;

7. Commitments required by participants; and

8. How the document may be amended.
"Member City" shall mean a city which is an incorporated municipality organized with a council, City Manager/Administrator form of government, which has been approved for participation in the Authority by the Executive Committee in accordance with applicable provisions of the Agreement and the Bylaws and has signed the Agreement. "Operating Fund" shall mean the fund established by the Authority for the purpose of paying just demands submitted to the Authority.
"Representative" shall mean the person, designated in writing by the Member City to represent and act for and on behalf of the Member City regarding any matter before the Authority's Board or Executive Committee. The Representative must be either: (a) the City Manager/Administrator or (b) a person designated by the City Manager/Administrator who holds a management/organizational position with the Member City and whose responsibilities include all or part of the Member City’s risk management functions (i.e., finance, human resources, claims/losses, insurance, and safety/risk control). 92 Section 7, Item 7F
Joint Powers Agreement Page 4 Amended and Restated July 1, 2025 "Self-Insurance" shall mean the process whereby the Authority maintains sufficient reserves to pay all claims and associated expenses of a risk exposure without purchasing insurance to cover the risk or a portion of the risk.

ARTICLE II

PURPOSES
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide joint powers common to each Member City for insurance purposes; to pool self-insured claims and losses, to purchase or participate in excess pooling or excess insurance coverage, and to provide related administrative services including risk management, consulting, actuarial services, claims adjusting and legal defense services; to implement risk management principles; and to provide for the future inclusion of additional incorporated municipalities desiring to become parties to the Agreement.

ARTICLE III

CREATION OF JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
Pursuant to Section 6500, et. seq. of the California Government Code, the Authority is a public entity separate and apart from the parties to this Agreement. Pursuant to Government Code Section 6508.1, the debts, liabilities, and obligations of this joint powers authority shall not constitute debts, liabilities, or obligations of any party to this Agreement.

It is the express understanding of all parties that the Authority created originally on or about April 1, 1979, is the same Authority continued under this Agreement, even though some powers and procedures may be changed by this Agreement.

The Authority, its Board, officers, membership, and staff shall be governed by this Agreement, the Bylaws, Master Plan Documents, Memoranda of Coverage, and other documents duly adopted by the Authority.

ARTICLE IV

PARTIES TO AGREEMENT
Each city which has applied to and been accepted as a member of the Authority is a party to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement. Each party to the Agreement shall be bound by this Agreement when two-thirds (2/3rds) of the city councils of the Member Cities have adopted this amended and restated Agreement. A party to this Agreement certifies that it intends to and does contract with the Authority and with all other Member Cities which have signed this Agreement and, in addition, with each city which may hereafter be added as a party to and may sign this Agreement. Each city which has or may hereafter sign this Agreement also certifies that the deletion of any city from the Authority by voluntary withdrawal, involuntary termination, or otherwise, shall not affect this Agreement nor each Member City's intent to contract as described above with the then remaining Member Cities.
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Joint Powers Agreement Page 5 Amended and Restated July 1, 2025 Each city which is a member of the Authority at the time this amended and restated Agreement is adopted by two-thirds (2/3rds) of the Member Cities, certifies that it intends to and does hereby contract with the Authority and with all other current Member Cities, and in addition, with each city which may hereafter be added as a party to and may sign this Agreement.

ARTICLE V

MEMBERSHIP
A. ELIGIBILITY
To be a member of this Authority, a city must be an incorporated municipality which is characterized by having professional management as typified by a bona fide Council Manager/Administrator form of government and must be approved for participation in the Authority in the manner provided by the Bylaws.

B. NEW MEMBERS
Eligible incorporated municipalities may become a party to this Agreement pursuant to the Bylaws of the Authority.

ARTICLE VI

TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement, as amended and restated, shall become effective when approved by two thirds (2/3rds) of the respective City Councils of the Member Cities. When effective, this Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, shall continue thereafter until terminated as herein provided.

This Agreement shall become effective as to any new Member City in accordance with the Bylaws and Master Plan Documents of the Authority.

ARTICLE VII

POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY
Pursuant to and to the extent required by Government Code section 6509, the Authority shall be restricted in the exercise of its powers in the same manner as the City of Ripon is restricted in the exercise of its powers. In the event the City of Ripon shall cease to be a Member of the Authority, then the Authority shall be restricted in the exercise of its powers in the same manner as the City of Madera.

The Authority is hereby authorized to do all acts necessary or appropriate for the exercise of said powers, including, but not limited to any or all of the following:

1. Make and enter into contracts;
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2. Incur debts, liabilities, and obligations, but no debt, liability, or obligation of the Authority is a debt, liability, or obligation of a Member City except as otherwise provided;

3. Assess Member Cities as deemed appropriate by the Executive Committee;

4. Acquire, hold, or dispose of real and personal property;

5. Receive contributions and donations of property, funds, services, and other forms of assistance from any source;

6. Sue and be sued in its own name;

7. Employ agents and employees;

8. Acquire, construct, manage, and maintain buildings;

9. Lease real or personal property, including property of a Member City; and

10. To exercise all powers necessary and proper to carry out the terms and provisions of this Agreement or otherwise authorized by law.

This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

ARTICLE VIII

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A. STRUCTURE
The Authority shall be governed by a Board composed of one Representative from each Member City, each serving in an individual capacity as a member of the Board. Each Member City shall appoint one Representative. Appointments shall be limited to the City Manager/Administrator of each Member City or his/her authorized delegate. Each Member City shall also appoint one alternate Representative. The alternate Representative may attend and may participate in any meeting of the Board. When the regular Representative for whom he/she is an alternate is absent from the meeting, the alternate Representative may vote. Each Representative serves at the pleasure of the Member City being represented. Each Representative has one vote as the member of the Board.

Representatives are not entitled to compensation. However, the Executive Committee may authorize reimbursement for expense incurred by a Representative in connection with his/her duties for the Authority.

B. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
The Board shall hold at least two meetings each year. The Executive Committee shall determine the date upon which and the hour and place at which each regular meeting is to be held.

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Joint Powers Agreement Page 7 Amended and Restated July 1, 2025 meeting by filing a written request with the Secretary. The President must then set a date, time, and place for the meeting to be held within 30 days and must make provision for notice of the special meeting being given.

The Authority shall have minutes of regular and special meetings kept. As soon as possible after each meeting, copies of the minutes shall be forwarded to each Member City.

A majority of the members of the Board is a quorum for the transaction of business.

However, less than a quorum may adjourn from time to time. A vote of the majority of a quorum at a meeting is sufficient to take action, unless otherwise specified.

C. POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board shall provide policy direction for the Executive Committee, the officers, and the Administrator. The Board may delegate any and all of its authority to the Executive Committee except the following:

1. Amendments to the Bylaws, which requires at least a two-thirds (2/3rds) vote of the Board;

2. Creation of any new Joint Protection Program;

3. Termination of any Joint Protection Program;

4. Expulsion of a Member City;

5. Adoption of an operating budget for the Authority;

6. Amendments to the Authority's Conflict of Interest Code; and

7. Authorization for the issuance, modification, or defeasance of bonds.

ARTICLE IX

BYLAWS AND REGULATIONS
The Board shall adopt Bylaws and general regulations not inconsistent with State law and this Agreement.

ARTICLE X

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Board shall establish an Executive Committee and delegate functions not otherwise reserved to the entire Board. The Executive Committee shall be appointed, have the powers, and hold meetings as set forth in the Bylaws.
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ARTICLE XI

OFFICERS
The officers of the Authority shall consist of an elected President, First Vice President, and Second Vice President, and an appointed Administrator, Secretary, and Treasurer. Other offices may be created by the Bylaws, Master Plan Documents, or the Administrator, subject to the approval of the Board or the Executive Committee, as applicable. All offices shall be filled and have the powers and responsibilities as prescribed in the Bylaws or Master Plan Documents.

The functions of auditor/controller of the Authority shall be performed by the Authority’s officers or employees. The Treasurer and auditor/controller have the powers, duties, and responsibilities specified in Government Code Section 6505.6. The Authority shall purchase a bond which includes coverage for the duties performed by the Treasurer and the auditor/controller.

ARTICLE XII

JOINT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
A. The Executive Committee may at any time, and from time to time, offer to the Board for adoption such Joint Protection Programs as may be deemed desirable. All Member Cities shall participate in those mandatory Joint Protection Programs as set forth in the Bylaws.

All other Joint Protection Programs shall be optional. The Board shall establish the amount of Deposit Premium, determine the amount of loss reserve contribution, provide for the handling of claims, and otherwise establish the policies and procedures necessary to provide a particular Joint Protection Program for Member Cities.

B. Each Joint Protection Program shall remain separate and distinct from every other Joint Protection Program and the liability and obligations of each program, and its participating Member Cities shall not be a liability or obligation of another program or participating Member City of another program. A Member City's participation in one program shall not obligate it or its funds on deposit with the Authority, to the debts, obligations, or liabilities of any other program. Separate accounting shall be maintained for each Joint Protection Program.

ARTICLE XIII

RESERVE FUNDS
The Authority may establish a fund for the purpose of paying the losses and establishing a reserve to cover the retained portion of losses that may be insured against by the Authority or the Member Cities. The funds shall be invested in compliance with the Authority's Investment Policy and relevant state laws.

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ARTICLE XIV

OPERATING FUND
The Authority shall establish an Operating Fund. The Operating Fund is for the purpose of paying insurance premiums, broker's fees, adjusting fees, consultant and legal fees, and such other items as are appropriate. Just demands for payment shall be made by warrants in compliance with the adopted budget. The warrants shall be paid as directed by the Executive Committee. The Board may establish such other funds as it considers appropriate which shall be maintained and invested in the same manner as the Operating Fund.

ARTICLE XV
BUDGET
The Board shall adopt a budget annually.

ARTICLE XVI

FUNDING AND PROCEDURES FOR CALCULATING

ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
The provisions for funding and calculating annual contributions shall be as set forth in the Bylaws and the Master Plan Documents for each program.

ARTICLE XVII

RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORITY
The Authority may perform or have performed the following functions in discharging its responsibilities under this Agreement:

1. Assist Member Cities in developing their risk management programs;

2. Participate in risk management advisory committees formed by Member Cities;

3. Provide loss prevention, safety, and security services;

4. Provide all program services as required by program Master Plan Documents;

5. Provide loss analysis control by use of statistical analysis, data processing, and record and file keeping services. The purpose of this information is to identify high exposure operations and to evaluate proper levels of self-retention and deductibles;

6. Conduct risk management audits to review the participation of each Member City in the program; and

7. Perform other functions as required by the Board for the purpose of accomplishing the goals of this Agreement.
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ARTICLE XVIII

RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBER CITIES
The Member Cities have the following responsibilities:

1. Pay all financial obligations to the Authority within the time prescribed;

2. Appoint an individual to be responsible for coordinating the risk management activities of his/her Member City with the Authority;

3. Conduct its operations in a manner which enhances safety and loss control consistent with recommendations by Authority staff;

4. Carry out the duties and responsibilities as assigned or mandated by the Board of Directors and/or the Executive Committee which may include, but are not limited to, adherence to and/or adoption of policies and procedures, support of initiatives deemed necessary for the proper functioning of the Authority, and timely execution of tasks deemed necessary for the operation and governance of the Authority;

5. Report to the risk manager during the development stages the addition of new programs or the significant reduction or expansion of existing programs;

6. Permit and assist the Authority in conducting on-site safety and loss control inspections and/or safety or risk management audits as required by the Board;

7. Submit underwriting information requested by the Authority on a timely basis;

8. Provide accurate statistical data concerning the Member City to the Authority when requested;

9. Cooperate fully with the Authority in determining the cause of losses and in the settlement of losses;

10. Cooperate to the fullest extent with the Authority's Litigation Manager on matters of claims and the conduct of defense of claims; and

11. Comply with risk management requirements established under the authority of this Agreement.

ARTICLE XIX

WITHDRAWAL
Any Member City, at their sole discretion, may voluntarily withdraw from membership in the Authority only at the end of any fiscal year by notifying the Authority in writing six (6) months prior to the end of any fiscal year, or at any other time which is agreed to by the Board, unless otherwise prohibited in the Master Plan Document of any program. A notice of withdrawal shall be final and irreversible upon its receipt by the Authority unless the Board authorizes it to be rescinded by the Member City.
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ARTICLE XX

INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION
A Member City may be removed from this Agreement by a two-thirds (2/3rds) vote of the Board for non-compliance with any provision of the governing documents. Such involuntary termination shall proceed in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Bylaws.

ARTICLE XXI

ARTICLE XXII

REFUNDS UPON WITHDRAWAL OR INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION
In the event a Member City withdraws from the Authority or its membership is involuntarily terminated, said Member City shall thereafter be entitled to receive its unobligated share of monies held by the Authority, less any and all amounts owed the Authority whether contingent or not, by the said withdrawing or terminated Member City. The remainder of any funds held by the Authority for the withdrawing or terminating Member City subject to any retention amount as provided below, shall be the unobligated share and shall be refunded to the Member City and shall be accepted in full settlement and satisfaction against any claims the Member City may have against the Authority. The Authority shall require that sufficient funds are retained on deposit with the Authority to completely pay any and all unpaid insurance premiums, deposit premiums, surcharges, administration costs, or claims, including any amounts for unreported claims and maturity of claims against said withdrawing or terminating Member City, and the amount to be retained on deposit shall be determined by the Authority. Any and all rights, entitlements, benefits, and obligations after withdrawal or termination shall be subject to ongoing obligations and responsibilities agreed to by a Member City by agreeing to participate in any pooled Joint Protection Programs.

ARTICLE XXIII

TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY
The Authority may be terminated at any time if two-thirds (2/3rds) of the respective city councils of the then-Member Cities adopt a resolution requesting termination of the Authority; provided, however, that this Joint Powers Agreement and the Authority shall continue to exist for the purpose of disposing of all claims, concluding any pending litigations, for the liquidation and distribution of assets, and for all other functions necessary to conclude the affairs of the Authority. 100
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Joint Powers Agreement Page 12 Amended and Restated July 1, 2025 The Board shall take whatever action is necessary or appropriate to cause these ongoing responsibilities to be discharged and to effectively close out the affairs of the Authority. Upon completion of the liquidation and dissolution of the Authority, the Authority shall pay to each city which was a member of the Authority at the time of termination its pro rata share based on a city's contribution to the Authority, as determined by an independent Certified Public Accountant which has audited the financial records of the Authority, of the remaining assets of the Authority and shall pay to each Member City all monies held by the Authority in the reserve funds of that Member City.

ARTICLE XXIV
AUDIT
The Authority shall obtain an annual certified audit of its accounts and financial records which shall be made by a Certified Public Accountant and shall conform to generally accepted auditing standards.

ARTICLE XXV

ARTICLE XXVI

BINDING EFFECT OF BYLAWS, MASTER PLAN DOCUMENTS,

ARTICLE XXVII

ENFORCEMENT
The Authority is hereby granted authority to enforce this Agreement. In the event action is instituted by the Authority to enforce any term of this Agreement, the Bylaws, or the Master Plan Document of any program against any Member City, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred because of said action, in addition to other appropriate relief.
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ARTICLE XXVIII

AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may be amended by written resolution approved and signed by two-thirds (2/3rds) of the respective city councils of the Member Cities that are parties to this Agreement. Upon signature of any amendment by two-thirds (2/3rds) of the Member Cities, any Member City failing or refusing to abide by such amendment may be involuntarily terminated as a party to this Agreement as provided herein.

ARTICLE XXIX

NOTICES

Notices under this Agreement shall be sufficient if delivered to the office of the Clerk or Secretary of the respective jurisdictions.

ARTICLE XXX

COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and shall be as fully effective as though executed in one document.

Dated:

MEMBER CITY
BY:
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: October 21, 2025
FROM: ERIC M. ROCHA, Public Works & Public Utilities Director SUBJECT: Actions pertaining to the Conversion of the Public Works Supervisor Position to Public Works & Public Utilities Manager and Addition of One (1) Maintenance Assistant Position.
i. APPROVE Resolution No. 2806, a resolution establishing the number of full-time positions and certain temporary/ part-time positions authorized in the City for fiscal year 2025/ 2026.
ii. APPROVE Resolution No. 2807, a resolution adopting the salary classification schedule for the Public Works & Public Utilities Manager.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
These actions will improve efficiency, oversight, and regulatory compliance. Staff recommends adjusting the PAR (Position Authorization Resolution) to add one (1) Public Works & Public Utilities Manager, and add one (1) additional Maintenance Assistant position*. The Manager role will provide mid-level leadership between field staff and department administration, ensuring consistent service across all divisions. The additional Maintenance Assistant will support increased maintenance, landscaping, and janitorial responsibilities resulting from the upkeep of additional City facilities, parks, and Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMDs). These changes strengthen the City’s organizational structure and ensure adequate staffing to maintain service quality.

BACKGROUND
The City of Fowler’s Public Works and Utilities operations have expanded significantly in both scope and regulatory complexity. The current Public Works Supervisor position was established in 2021 when the City’s organizational chart reflected fewer maintenance staff, less infrastructure, and a smaller utility network. Since that time, the Department’s portfolio has grown to include eight city parks and nine Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMDs), maintained by a limited crew capacity that is split between the Streets and Parks Divisions. The City also operates six active municipal wells, with a TCP treatment site under construction and a seventh (Well 9) in development. In addition, the Department has implemented several new programs, including granulated activated carbon (GAC) treatment, SCADA modernization, AI-assisted infrastructure assessments, and expanded safety training programs. 103
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These changes, along with increased capital improvement and regulatory reporting responsibilities, have substantially increased operational demands.

This increased workload and technical demand have created a gap between executive oversight and field supervision. The proposed conversion to a Public Works & Public Utilities Manager classification provides a modernized structure comparable to those used in peer agencies such as Reedley, Tulare, Mendota, Hughson, Hanford, and Sanger.

This expansion has created a gap between executive oversight and field supervision. The proposed conversion of the existing Public Works Supervisor position to a new Public Works & Public Utilities Manager classification addresses that need by creating a critical midmanagement tier similar to those in comparable agencies such as Reedley, Tulare, Mendota, Hughson, Hanford, and Sanger. While Fowler’s population is smaller, the city’s infrastructure and economic activity rival those of larger jurisdictions due to strong property tax, sales tax, and enterprise revenues. Additionally, Fowler’s proximity to State Route 99 and continued economic expansion demand higher technical and managerial oversight. The proposed classification, based on the draft specification dated October 2025, modernizes the current role by integrating both Public Works and Public Utilities management duties. The position will provide mid-level oversight of streets, parks, fleet, facilities, stormwater, and water systems, while directly supervising lead workers, maintenance staff, and water operators. The Manager will also be responsible for budget development, regulatory reporting, preventative maintenance, and contract administration. This classification requires technical and regulatory expertise to ensure compliance with State Water Resources Control Board mandates and Cal/OSHA safety standards. Salary benchmarking data support a proposed range of $7,901.94–$9,604.32 per month, consistent with comparable positions in the peer cities listed above. Establishing this position enhances operational leadership, accountability, and succession planning while aligning with the City’s combined Public Works and Utilities structure.

In addition, the MASTER PAR (10.21.25) revision adds one (1) full-time Maintenance Assistant position, increasing total staffing from three (3) to four (4) positions. This addition expands frontline capacity to maintain City infrastructure, support event preparation, and assist with seasonal demands without overburdening existing crews. The Maintenance Assistant position is essential to supporting the City’s expanding maintenance and janitorial workload associated with the upkeep of additional City facilities, parks, and LMDs. Maintenance Assistants perform a wide range of duties, including grounds, facilities, janitorial, and equipment maintenance, as well as support for special projects such as median maintenance, city event setup, and litter abatement.

The addition of this position ensures continued service quality, prevents staff fatigue, and supports the City’s goal of maintaining clean, safe, and well-cared-for public spaces.

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. 104
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GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
These actions support the following City of Fowler General Plan goals and policies:

Goal LU-16a
Develop an ongoing improvement program for the downtown that maintains its unique character and provides an opportunity for a variety of services, retail uses, offices, and housing.

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

Goal MOB-4
The circulation system is adequately maintained.

Policy ED-6
Encourage activities that attract participants to Fowler and promote economic development.

Goal PF-1
Fowler provides reliable public facilities, utilities, and community services that meet the needs of the existing community and planned growth.

FISCAL IMPACT
The salary and benefits associated with the new Public Works & Public Utilities Manager classification will be absorbed through existing departmental allocations due to the conversion of an existing position.

The proposed salary range of $7,901.94–$9,604.32 is competitive within the Central Valley region and will not require additional funding beyond what is currently budgeted.

The cost of the additional Maintenance Assistant position will be reflected in the FY 2025–26 budget, funded through Public Works operational funds, with minimal impact to the General Fund due to existing budget capacity.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
There is no procurement process required for these actions, as both the conversion of the existing Public Works Supervisor position to a Public Works & Public Utilities Manager and the addition of one Maintenance Assistant position are internal staffing and classification adjustments, not the purchase of goods or contracted services. These changes involve personnel reorganization within the approved budget and do not require a formal bidding or procurement process.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Staff is not aware of any conflicts of interest.
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Attachments
- Resolution No. 2806
- Attachment A for Resolution No. 2806
- Resolution No. 2807
- Attachment A for Resolution No. 2807
- Similar Position Title Salary Table
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RESOLUTION NO. 2806

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER

ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF FULL-TIME POSITIONS AND CERTAIN

TEMPORARY/PART-TIME POSITIONS AUTHORIZED IN THE CITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
WHEREAS, maintaining a Position Authorization Resolution is an essential best practice in municipal budgeting and internal controls; and
WHEREAS, the number of full-time positions and certain temporary/part-time positions in which persons may be employed by the City during Fiscal Year 2025/2026 is set forth in Attachment A of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, that the number of persons employed in full-time positions and certain temporary/part-time positions shall not exceed the total number of authorized positions; and WHEREAS, a change in the total number of full-time positions and certain temporary/part-time positions authorized in the City shall only be accomplished by Resolution of the Council; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fowler that the number of full-time positions and certain temporary/part-time positions in which persons may be employed by the City during Fiscal Year 2025/2026 is hereby established by this Position Authorization Resolution and shall be as set forth in Attachment A of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of October 2025, at a regular meeting of the Fowler City Council by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
___________________________
Juan Mejia, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Angela Vasquez, City Clerk
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Full Time Benefited
Classification FTE Primary Dept
City Manager 1.0 Administration
Community & Economic Development Director 1.0 Comm Dev
City Clerk / Personnel Manager 1.0 Clerk
Finance Director & Treasurer 1.0 Finance
Accountant ! 1.0 Finance
Accounting Technician ! 1.0 Finance
Administrative Assistant 2.0 Finance
Building Official 1.0 Comm Dev
Permits & Entitlements Coordinator 1.0 Comm Dev
Projects and Compliance Administrator 1.0 Comm Dev
Police Chief 1.0 Police
Police Sergeant 2.0 Police
Police Corporal 2.0 Police
Police Officer 8.0 Police
Community Service Officer I 1.0 Police
Crime Analyst 1.0 Police
Public Works & Public Utilities Director 1.0 PW
Public Works & Public Utilities Manager 1.0 PW
Public Works Supervisor 1.0 PW
Lead Maintenance Worker 1.0 PW
Maintenance Worker $ 3.0 PW
Maintenance Assistant $ 3.0 4.0 PW
Lead Water Operator 1.0 PW
Water Operator ^ 2.0 PW
Recreation and Senior Center Supervisor 1.0 Senior/Recreation

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

1.0 Part Time Unbenefited
Classification PTE Primary Dept
Code Enforcement Assistant 1.0 Comm Dev
Events Assistant 1.0 Recreation
Animal Services Outreach Coordinator 1.0 PW
Staff Assistant 1.0 Admin/Comm Dev

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

Denotes Change
*The Public Works Supervisor position will remain on the current FY 25/26 PAR and will be fully removed from the new PAR in FY 26/27.

City of Fowler
Position Authorization Resolution
Attachment A
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RESOLUTION NO. 2807

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER

ADOPTING THE SALARY CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THE PUBLIC

WORKS & PUBLIC UTILITIES MANAGER
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 36506 requires the City Council, by resolution or ordinance, to fix the compensation for all appointive officers and employees of the city; and WHEREAS, the Salary Classification Schedule attached as Exhibit “A” to this Resolution has been reviewed and considered by the City Council; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fowler as follows:

1. The Salary Classification Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is adopted.

2. All prior resolutions concerning the compensation of the City employees that are in conflict with the Resolution or the attached Salary Classification Schedule are hereby repealed, and this resolution shall be effective October 21, 2025.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of October 2025, at a regular meeting of the Fowler City Council by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

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

POSITION/CLASSIFICATION TITLE A B C D E
CITY MANAGER (by contract) - - - - 7,307.6960
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER 5,039.1138 5,290.5046 5,555.5477 5,832.8308 6,124.7077 CITY CLERK/PERSONNEL MANAGER 3,647.0492 3,829.2369 4,020.8400 4,221.8585 4,432.7631 DEPUTY CITY CLERK 2,588.2892 2,717.7508 2,853.8031 2,995.9754 3,146.1508 ACCOUNTANT ! 2,613.2400 2,744.1138 2,881.1077 3,025.1631 3,176.2800 ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT ! 1,619.4462 1,699.9477 1,784.6862 1,874.6031 1,967.8154 ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN ! 1,787.0400 1,876.4862 1,970.6400 2,069.0308 2,172.6000 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1,787.0400 1,876.4862 1,970.6400 2,069.0308 2,172.6000 BUILDING INSPECTOR I @ 1,787.0400 1,876.4862 1,970.6400 2,069.0308 2,172.6000 BUILDING INSPECTOR II @ 2,072.7969 2,176.3662 2,285.1138 2,399.0400 2,519.5569 BUILDING OFFICIAL 2,787.4246 2,927.2431 3,072.7108 3,226.6523 3,388.1262 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I # 1,659.4615 1,742.3169 1,829.4092 1,921.2092 2,017.7169 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II # 1,787.0400 1,876.4862 1,970.6400 2,069.0308 2,172.6000 PLANNING & CODE ENFORCEMENT TECHNICIAN I 1,831.7631 1,923.5631 2,020.0708 2,120.8154 2,226.7385 PROJECTS AND COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR 2,787.4246 2,927.2431 3,072.7108 3,226.6523 3,388.1262 COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 4,345.2000 4,562.2246 4,790.5477 5,029.6985 5,281.0892 FINANCE DIRECTOR 4,453.4769 4,675.6800 4,909.6523 5,155.8646 5,413.8462 FINANCE DIRECTOR & TREASURER 5,155.8646 5,413.8462 5,684.5385 5,968.8831 6,267.3508 FIRE CHIEF 4,345.2000 4,562.2246 4,790.5477 5,029.6985 5,281.0892 FIRE CAPTAIN 3,232.3015 3,394.7169 3,564.1938 3,742.1446 3,929.5108 FIRE ENGINEER 2,345.3723 2,462.1231 2,585.4646 2,714.9262 2,850.5077 FIREFIGHTER 2,232.3877 2,343.0185 2,460.2400 2,584.0523 2,713.0431 MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT $ 1,466.9169 1,540.3569 1,617.5631 1,698.0646 1,782.8031 MAINTENANCE WORKER $ 1,700.8892 1,786.0985 1,875.5446 1,969.2277 2,068.0892 SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER $ 1,877.4277 1,971.5815 2,070.4431 2,174.0123 2,282.2892 LEAD MAINTENANCE WORKER 2,464.0062 2,586.8769 2,716.3385 2,851.9200 2,994.5631 PERMITS & ENTITLEMENTS COORDINATOR 2,072.7969 2,176.3662 2,285.1138 2,399.0400 2,519.5569 POLICE CHIEF 4,453.4769 4,675.6800 4,909.6523 5,155.8646 5,413.8462 POLICE CORPORAL I 2,808.8308 2,949.3969 3,097.4400 3,251.9631 3,414.4615 POLICE LIEUTENANT I 3,596.4000 3,775.8462 3,964.2646 4,163.1508 4,371.0092 POLICE OFFICER I 2,423.0215 2,543.1508 2,671.2554 2,804.3446 2,944.4123 POLICE OFFICER + 2% POST - INTERMEDIATE 2,471.3723 2,594.4923 2,724.0923 2,860.6708 3,002.7323 POLICE OFFICER + 5% POST - ADVANCED 2,543.1508 2,671.2554 2,804.3446 2,944.9108 3,091.4585 POLICE SERGEANT I 3,100.9292 3,255.4523 3,418.4492 3,589.4215 3,768.8677 POLICE SERGEANT + 2% POST - INTERMEDIATE 3,162.7385 3,321.2492 3,487.2369 3,661.2000 3,844.6338 POLICE SERGEANT + 5% POST - ADVANCED 3,255.4523 3,418.4492 3,589.4215 3,768.8677 3,957.7846 PUBLIC WORKS & PUBLIC UTILITIES DIR 5,155.8646 5,413.8462 5,684.5385 5,968.8831 6,267.3508 PUBLIC WORKS & PUBLIC UTILITIES MANAGER 3,647.0492 3,829.4017 4,020.8718 4,221.9154 4,433.0111 PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR 2,787.4246 2,927.2431 3,072.7108 3,226.6523 3,388.1262 RECORDS AND PROPERTY TECHNICIAN I % 1,430.6677 1,502.6954 1,578.0185 1,656.6369 1,739.4923 CRIME ANALYST 2,249.5569 2,362.2092 2,479.8462 2,603.9631 2,734.5600 RECORDS AND PROPERTY TECHNICIAN II % 1,659.4615 1,742.3169 1,829.4092 1,921.2092 2,017.7169 COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER 1,757.0769 1,844.8062 1,937.0215 2,034.2215 2,136.4062 RECREATION AND SENIOR CENTER SUPERVISOR 2,787.4246 2,927.2431 3,072.7108 3,226.6523 3,388.1262 WATER OPERATOR IN TRAINING ^ 1,430.6677 1,502.6954 1,578.0185 1,656.6369 1,739.4923 WATER OPERATOR I ^ 1,659.4615 1,742.3169 1,829.4092 1,921.2092 2,017.7169 WATER OPERATOR II ^ 1,832.2338 1,923.5631 2,019.6000 2,120.8154 2,226.7385 LEAD WATER OPERATOR 2,588.2892 2,717.7508 2,853.8031 2,995.9754 3,146.1508

PART TIME, INTERMITTENT, HOURLY & TEMPORARY STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP

POSITION/CLASSIFICATION TITLE A B C D E
POLICE CADET 1,877.4277 1,971.5815 2,070.4431 2,174.0123 2,282.2892 ! @ # $ % ^ Denotes a "Skill Range" pursuant to the Employee Benefits Handbook.

BI-WEEKLY PAY

SALARY CLASSIFICATIONS
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

BI-WEEKLY PAY

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SIMILAR POSITION TITLES
The table below provides a comparison of salary ranges across similar position titles across several cities in California, including the proposed salary for the City of Fowler. All salaries have been standardized to monthly amounts for consistency.

City Position Min Monthly ($) Max Monthly ($)
Sanger (2024) Water Operations
Manager
$6,614.00 $8,039.00
Sanger (2024-25) Deputy Public
Works Director
$6,695.00 $8,138.00
Tulare (2025) Street
Maintenance
Manager
$7,680.83 $9,336.12
Tulare (2025) Water & WW
Collection Utility
Manager
$8,109.63 $9,857.36
Kerman Water Distribution
& WW Manager
$6,989.00 $9,366.00
Reedley (2025) Public Works
Manager
$7,452.00 $9,058.00
Reedley (2025) Water System
Supervisor
$8,025.00 $9,755.00
Reedley (2025) Road & Grounds
Supervisor
$8,025.00 $9,755.00
Hughson (2025) Public Works
Superintendent
$8,472.48 $10,298.34
Hughson (2025) Utilities
Superintendent
$6,739.36 $8,181.73
Mendota (2025) Public Works
Superintendent
$7,296.44 $9,312.33
Mendota (2025) Public Utilities
Superintendent
$7,296.44 $9,312.33
Mendota (2025) Assistant Public
Works Director
$8,044.33 $10,266.84
Mendota (2025) Chief Plant
Operator
$8,044.33 $10,266.84
Hanford (2025) Streets Manager $7,462.00 $9,070.00
Hanford (2025) Utilities Manager $7,462.00 $9,070.00
Fowler
(Proposed)
Public Works &
Public Utilities
Manager
$7,901.94 $9,604.32
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: October 21, 2025
FROM: SOO HO PARK, City Engineer
SUBJECT: APPROVE Resolution 2808 authorizing submittal of a grant application for the Fresno COG Measure C Safe Routes to School Program

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Council resolution is a requirement of the Fresno COG Measure C Safe Routes to School Program grant application submittal.

BACKGROUND
On July 11, 2025, the Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG) initiated the Measure C Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Call for Projects. Projects will be awarded based on Regional Competitive Bids.

The grant application packages for the regional bid funds are due on October 14, 2025.

Staff identified potential scope elements that are eligible to receive SRTS funding. Staff identified these improvements based on existing unsafe or missing safe routes to various school facilities as identified by Fowler Unified School District staff, City staff, and community members. City staff conducted a site walk of the immediate areas surrounding the various school sites and identified the following items to be included in the grant application with a total request of $1,431,888.
 Updated signage and pavement markings around Fowler schools  Install an ADA parking stall near Fowler High School
 Install sidewalk where gaps exist on Vine Street between 7th Street and 5th Street  Install High visibility crosswalks at Curtis & Armstrong  Install sidewalk where a gap exists between the Early Education Center & Marshall Elementary (with proposed right-of-way acquisition)
 Install other High Visibility Crosswalks
 52 streetlights (40 decorative + 12 standard cobra head)

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
This action is consistent with:

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

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

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

FISCAL IMPACT
A local match was not required and therefore no City funds were leveraged in this grant funding request. The Measure C program may fully fund up to $1,413,888 or provide partial funding for the proposed grant project scope.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
No procurement is associated with this action.

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

Attachments:
- Resolution No. 2808
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RESOLUTION NO. 2808

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER

AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FRESNO COG

MEASURE C SRTS PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Fresno COG Measure C SRTS Program (“Program”) grant applications are due on October 14, 2025; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by Fresno COG require the grantee’s Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of project application(s); and WHEREAS, on October 14, 2025 the City of Fowler (“City”) intends to file an application with the Fresno County Transportation Authority (“Authority”) related to the Fresno COG Measure C SRTS Program (“Program”); and
WHEREAS, the application intends to fund and implement the design and construction of several safety improvements in the vicinity of Fowler Unified School District schools, including additional sidewalk, updated striping and signage, and additional street lighting; and WHEREAS, the City of Fowler, as grantee, if awarded, will enter into a contract with the Authority to complete the project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fowler hereby:

1. Approves the filing of the project application for Fresno COG Measure C SRTS Program funds.

2. Delegates the authority to the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the grant scope.

3. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and guidelines.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of October 2025, at a regular meeting of the Fowler City Council by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

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

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: October 21, 2025
FROM: RILEY TURNEY, Records Technician
SUBJECT: APPROVE Resolution No. 2809 to ADOPT the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A multitude of state and federal regulations requires a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) to be prepared before a disaster to guide risk reduction activities before an event. The Plan must be updated to allow the County to remain eligible for pre-disaster mitigation funding and enhanced California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) reimbursement.

BACKGROUND
On June 24, 2025, at a Fresno County Board of Supervisors meeting, an update was made to the County’s Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The update will allow the County to remain eligible for State and Federal pre-disaster mitigation funding. This item is countywide. Adoption in our local jurisdiction is a critical final step to ensure continued eligibility for FEMA hazard mitigation funding and to demonstrate a shared commitment to disaster preparedness and resilience across our region.

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

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

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
This action is consistent with the following General Plan goals and policies:

General Plan Policy SAF-2
Continue to implement the Fresno County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan to address disasters such as earthquakes, drought, flooding, hazardous material spills, water contamination, epidemics, fires, extreme weather, major transportation accidents, and terrorism.

General Plan GOAL SAF-4
Minimize risk from hazardous materials, flooding, seismic, and fire hazards. 115
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General Plan Policy SAF-3
Continue to coordinate with Fresno County and other jurisdictions to prepare and implement Emergency Preparedness Plans and to conduct emergency and disaster preparedness exercises to test these plans.

FISCAL IMPACT
Adopting the LHMP is essential to ensure our jurisdiction remains eligible for hazard mitigation funding from the county and state.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
No procurement is associated with this action.

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

Attachments:
- Fresno County LHMP – Annex D – City of Fowler
- Fresno County Board of Supervisors LHMP Staff Report
- Fresno County Board of Supervisors LHMP Resolution
- Resolution No. 2809
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Annex D: City of
Fowler
Section Name
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COMMUNITY PROFILE
Figure 1. The City of Fowler displays a map and the location within Fresno County of the City of Fowler.

Source: CA Geoportal; CA-DFW; CalTrans; County of Fresno – GIS; U.S. Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles, Fresno County, CA, Roads, 2023
Figure 1. City of Fowler Boundaries
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GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE
The City of Fowler is located in central Fresno County, approximately 10 miles south of the City of Fresno and 3 miles north of the City of Selma. The City sits along State Highway 99, which connects to major points north and south, but is otherwise surrounded by agricultural land. This entire area is referred to as the General Plan planning area and encompasses approximately 5,690 acres, or roughly nine square miles, inclusive of public rights-of-way. The planning area includes the existing City limit, the SOI, and approximately 1,195 acres beyond the SOI. The City limits encompasses 4,474 acres and 1,728 acres of SOI, shown in Figure X. The figure below shows the monthly temperature and precipitation for the nearest NWS weather station at the Fresno-Yosemite International Airport. 119
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Source: Fresno County Agency Formation Commission
Figure 2. City of Fowler Limits and Sphere of Influence 120
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Source: NWS

HISTORY
The community of Fowler was established in 1872 when State Senator Thomas Fowler implemented the “Fowler Switch” along the southern extension of the Central Pacific Railway. In its early years the community was a center for the cattle ranching industry, and activity surrounded the railroad tracks within the historic core. The city was incorporated in 1908. The Sanborn Company produced Fire Insurance maps in the early years of Fowler’s development which provide insight on how the community grew and changed. In 1896 the city was contained largely within a 16- block area bordered by Mariposa Street to the north, the Southern Pacific railway tracks to the west, Fifth Street to the east, and Fresno Street to the south. Blocks were laid out in a uniform grid that measured 400’ long by 320’ wide and included north-south alleys measuring 20’ in width. Despite the small size of the community, Merced Street east of the railroad had already become a center of commercial activity, with several buildings lining the public right-of-way. By 1945 the city had expanded all the way to Adams Avenue to the north but had not grown much past Vine Street to the south. Although the gridiron pattern of rectangular blocks continued, the town remained compact and walkable in form. Merced Street east of the railway tracks continued as a commercial center, adding new businesses and institutions along its route.1
1 City of Fowler Revitalization Plan
Figure 3. Fresno-Yosemite International Airport Monthly Normals for Precipitation and Temperature (1991-2020)
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ECONOMY
Select estimates of economic characteristics for the City of Fowler are shown in Table 1. City of Fowler’s Economic Characteristics.

Table 1. City of Fowler’s Economic Characteristics
Characteristic City of Fowler
Families below Poverty Level 18.5%
All People below Poverty Level 21.0%
Median Family Income $81,463
Median Household Income $56,410
Per Capita Income $26,623
Population in Labor Force 2,793
Population Employed 2,556
Unemployment 8.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ Table 2. City of Fowler's Employment by Occupation and Table 3. City of Fowler's Employment by Industry detail how the City of Fowler labor force breaks down by occupation and industry based on estimates from the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.

Table 2. City of Fowler's Employment by Occupation
Occupation # Employed % Employed
Service Occupations 357 13.97%
Sales and Office Occupations 476 18.62%
Management, Business, Science,
and Arts Occupations 881 34.46%
Production, Transportation, and
Materials Moving Operations 463 18.12%
Natural Resources, Construction,
and Maintenance Occupations 379 14.83%
Total 2,556 100.00%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ Table 3. City of Fowler's Employment by Industry
Industry # Employed % Employed
Educational Services, and Health
Care and Social Assistance 814 31.85%
Retail Trade 249 9.74%
Professional, Scientific, and
Management, and Administrative
and Waste Management Services
129 5.05%
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Industry # Employed % Employed
Agriculture, Forestry, and Hunting,
and Mining 138 5.40%
Public Administration 139 5.44%
Manufacturing 242 9.47%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
and Accommodation, and Food
Services
286 11.19%
Construction 152 5.95%
Wholesale Trade 43 1.68%
Other Services, Except Public
Administration 97 3.79%
Transportation and Warehousing,
and Utilities 207 8.10%
Finance and Insurance and Real
Estate and Rental and Leasing 28 1.10%
Information 32 1.25%
Total 2,556 100.00%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/

POPULATION
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2022 Population Estimate, the City of Fowler is estimated at 7,154. Select demographic and social characteristics for the City of Fowler from the 2022 ACS are shown in Table 4. City of Fowler Demographic and Social Characteristics.

Table 4. City of Fowler Demographic and Social Characteristics Characteristics City of Fowler
Gender/Age
Male 46.5%
Female 53.5%
Median Age 34.1%
Under 5 Years 6.8%
Under 18 Years 29.6%
65 Years and Over 13.8%
Race/Ethnicity
White 53.4%
Asian 14.7%
Black or African American 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 65.9%
Education
High school graduate or higher 77.6%
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Characteristics City of Fowler
Disability Status
Population 5 years and over with a disability 12.6%
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND SUMMARY
Fowler’s planning team identified the hazards that affect the City and summarized their frequency of occurrence, spatial extent, potential magnitude, and significance specific to Fowler (see Table 6. City of Fowler - Hazard Summaries). Table 5. Risk Methodology shows methodology to how the hazards were ranked. In the context of the plan’s planning area, there are no hazards that are unique to Fowler.

Table 5. Risk Methodology
RF Value = {(Probability x .30) + (Impact x .30) + (Spatial Extent x.20) + (Warning Time x .10) + (Duration x .10)}
Risk Assessment
Category Degrees of Risk Weight Value
Probability: What is
the likelihood of a
hazard event
occurring in a given
year?
Unlikely Less than 1% annual probability 1
30%
Possible Between 1% and 49.9% annual probability 2
Likely Between 50% and 90% annual probability 3
Highly Likely Greater than 90% annual probability 4
Impact: In terms of
injuries, damage, or
death, would you
anticipate impacts to
be minor, limited,
critical, or
catastrophic when a
significant hazard
event occurs?
Minor
Very few injuries, if any. Only minor property
damage and minimal disruption on quality of
life. Temporary shutdown of critical facilities. 1
30%
Limited
Minor injuries. More than 10% of property in
affected area damaged or destroyed.

Complete shutdown of critical facilities for
more than one day. 2
Critical
Multiple deaths / injuries possible. More than
25% of property in affected area damaged
or destroyed. Complete shutdown of critical
facilities for more than a week. 3
Catastrophic
High number of deaths / injuries possible.

More than 50% of property in affected area
damaged or destroyed. Complete shutdown
of critical facilities for 30 days or more. 4
Spatial Extent: How
large of an area
could be impacted by
a hazard event? Are
impacts localized or
regional?
Negligible Less than 1% of area affected 1
20% Small Between 1% and 10.9% of area affected 2
Moderate Between 11% and 25% of area affected 3
Large Greater than 25% of area affected 4
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RF Value = {(Probability x .30) + (Impact x .30) + (Spatial Extent x.20) + (Warning Time x .10) + (Duration x .10)}
Risk Assessment
Category Degrees of Risk Weight Value
Warning Time: is
there usually some
lead time associated
with the hazard
event? Have warning
measures been
implemented?
More than 24
hours Self-Defined 1
10%
12 to 24 hours Self-Defined 2
6 to 12 hours Self-Defined 3
Less than 6
hours Self-Defined 4
Duration: how long
does the hazard
event usually last?
Less than 6
hours Self-Defined 1
10%
Less than 24
hours Self-Defined 2
Less than 1
week Self-Defined 3
More than 1
week Self-Defined 4
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Table 6. City of Fowler - Hazard Summaries
Hazard

0.3 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 Overall
Risk Probability Impact Spatial Extent Warning Time Duration Agricultural
Hazards Likely Limited Small 12 to 24 hours* Less than 24 hours* Medium* Avalanche Unlikely Minor Negligible N/A N/A Low
Dam Failure Possible Minor Negligible Less than 6 hours Less than 24 hours Low
Drought Possible Critical Large More than 24
hours
More than
1 week High
Earthquake Possible Limited Large Less than 6 hours Less than 6 hours Medium*
Flood/Levee Failure Possible Limited Large More than 24 hours
Less than 1
week Medium
Human Health Hazards
Epidemic/Pandemic Possible Catastrophic Large More than 24 hours
More than
1 week High
Hazardous Materials Possible Limited Large Less than 6 hours Less than 1 week Medium
West Nile Virus Highly Likely Minor N/A N/A N/A Low
Severe Weather
Extreme
Cold/Freeze Highly Likely Limited Large More than 24 hours Less than 1
week Low*
Fog Likely Minor Large More than 24
hours
Less than
24 hours Low*
Heavy
Rain/Thunderstorm/
Hail/Lightning/Wind
Likely Minor Large More than 24
hours
Less than
24 hours Low*
Winter Storm Highly Likely Minor Large More than 24
hours
Less than 1
week Low*
Tornado Possible Minor Large Less than 6 hours Less than 6 hours Low*
Soil Hazards
Erosion Unlikely Minor Negligible N/A N/A Low
Expansive Soils Unlikely Minor Negligible N/A N/A Low
Landslide Possible Minor Negligible 12 to 24 hours* Less than 6 hours Low
Land Subsidence Possible Limited No Data N/A N/A Medium Volcano Unlikely Limited Negligible Less than 6
hours*
Less than 1
week*
Low
Wildfire Possible Minor Negligible 12 to 24 hours*
More than
1 week*
Low
*Rated on an average basis. For example, warning time for agricultural hazards by vary by the type of hazard
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*Hazard “Overall Risk” differs from the risk factor methodology used based on the jurisdiction’s Hazard Risk Assessment Worksheet. For example, the “Overall Risk” for a hazard may be High but the jurisdiction assessed the hazard to be a Low risk based on other factors.

Note: N/A was identified for hazard characteristics when the information was not available or relevant to the hazard/jurisdiction.
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VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
The intent of this section is to assess Fowler’s vulnerability separate from that of the planning area as a whole, which has already been assessed in the Vulnerability Assessment section in the main plan. This vulnerability assessment analyzes the population, property, and other assets at risk to hazards ranked of medium or high significance that may vary from other parts of the planning area.

The information to support the hazard identification and risk assessment for this Annex was collected through a worksheet, which was distributed to each participating municipality or special district to complete during the 2024 plan update. Information collected was analyzed and summarized in order to identify and rank all the hazards that could impact anywhere within the County, as well as to rank the hazards and to identify the related vulnerabilities unique to each jurisdiction.

Each participating jurisdiction was in support of the main hazard summary identified in the base plan.

However, the hazard summary rankings for each jurisdictional annex may vary slightly due to specific hazard risk and vulnerabilities unique to that jurisdiction (See Table 6. City of Fowler - Hazard Summaries). Identifying these differences helps the reader to differentiate the jurisdiction’s risk and vulnerabilities from that of the overall County.

The hazard risk reflects overall ranking for each hazard and is based on the City of Fowler’s HMPC member input from the Risk Assessment Worksheet and the risk assessment developed during the planning process (see Chapter 4 of the base plan), which included a more detailed qualitative analysis with best available data.

The hazard summaries reflect the hazards that could potentially affect the City. The discussion of vulnerability for each of the following hazards is in the Estimating Potential Losses section. Those hazards that are not profiled in the vulnerability assessment were identified as consistent with the County’s overall vulnerability assessment. See Chapter 4 Risk Assessment for details on vulnerability to these hazards.

ASSETS AT RISK
This section considers Fowler’s assets at risk, including values at risk, critical facilities and infrastructure, historic assets, economic assets, and growth and development trends.

CRITICAL FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
A critical facility may be defined as one that is essential in providing utility or direction either during the response to an emergency or during the recovery operation.

An inventory of critical facilities in the City of Fowler is provided in Table 7. City of Fowler's Critical Facilities and mapped in the following figure.

Table 7. City of Fowler's Critical Facilities
Critical Facility Type Count
CalARP 2
Fire Station 1
Police 1
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Critical Facility Type Count
School 8
Communication Facilities 2
EOCs 1
Total 15
Source: Fresno County
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Source: CA Geoportal; CA-DFW; CalTrans; County of Fresno – GIS; U.S. Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles, Fresno County, CA, Roads, 2023; HIFLD, 2022, 2023
Figure 4. City of Fowler Critical Facilities
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HISTORIC RESOURCES
The City of Fowler does not have any properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

However, the City does have one property, Fowler’s Switch, listed on the California Register of Historic Resources. Fowler’s Switch was registered as a landmark on the California Register in 1973.

ECONOMIC ASSETS
The City of Fowler operates a Revolving Business Loan Program to support local businesses using economic development grants from the State’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

Some of the businesses that have already benefited from this program are: Dave’s Auto Service, Bobby Salazar’s Taqueria, H & H Tire, Central Valley Honda-Polaris, Empire Equipment Company, and Picker Parts. The business loans are provided as “gap financing” in conjunction with the business’ own primary financing for their project. One of the requirements of qualifying for a business loan is that the project must create a minimum number of jobs for a targeted income group, calculated at 80% of the area median income. The City has also used the CDBG funds to provide infrastructure improvement grants, which have helped make facilities available for businesses to locate to properties in Fowler.

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
The City’s 2025 General Plan Land Use Map is shown in Figure 5. City of Fowler Land Use. For the City’s Sphere of Influence, the General Plan proposes a ring of agricultural use, along with heavy industrial uses north and south along the Highway 99 corridor as well as some expansion of residential uses to the east and west.

Table 8. City of Fowler's Change in Population and Housing Units illustrates how the City has grown in terms of population and has experienced an increase in the number of housing units between 2017 and 2022. As of 2022, the population of Firebaugh was 6,819 with an average growth rate of 9.98 percent.

Table 8. City of Fowler's Change in Population and Housing Units 2017
Population
2022
Population
Estimate
Estimated
Percent
Change 2017-
2022
2017 # of
Housing
Units
2022
Estimated #
of Housing
Units
Estimated
Percent
Change 2017-
2022
6,200 6,819 +9.98% 1,889 2,196 +16.25%
Source: American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates Of the 1,889 housing units in Firebaugh, 56.5 percent are owner occupied which is much lower compared to other cities in Fresno County. The increase in population is followed by the increase in housing units within the City of Fresno.

More general information on growth and development in Fresno County as a whole can be found in “Growth and Development Trends” in Section 4.3.1 Fresno County Vulnerability and Assets at Risk of the main plan
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Figure 5. City of Fowler Land Use
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ESTIMATING POTENTIAL LOSSES
Fresno County’s parcel and assessor data was used to calculate the improved value of parcels. The most vulnerable structures are those in the floodplain (especially those that have been flooded in the past), unreinforced masonry buildings, and buildings built prior to the introduction of modern-day building codes. In regard to these types of structures, there are currently 69 parcels in the 100- and 500-year floodplains in the City of Fowler. No further information on vulnerable structures is available.

Impacts of past events and vulnerability to specific hazards are further discussed below (see Section

4.1 Hazard Identification for more detailed information about these hazards and their impacts on Fresno County as a whole).

DROUGHT (HIGH)
Due to the importance of agriculture, drought can have a significant impact on the local economy.

FLOOD/LEVEE FAILURE (MEDIUM)
The most recent FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) affecting the City of Fowler was updated in February 2009. According to the FIRM, small portions of the planning area along Highway 99 and the railroad are subject to 100-year (or 1-percent-annual-chance) and 500-year (0.2-percent-annualchance) flooding.

Based on the description of principal flood problems around the City of Fowler in FEMA’s 2016 Flood Insurance Study (FIS), damaging floods primarily occur as a result of heavy rains overwhelming the storm drainage system capacity.

VALUES AT RISK
Following the methodology described in Section 4.3.2 Vulnerability of Fresno County to Specific Hazards, a flood map for the City of Fowler was created (see Figure 6. City of Fowler Flood Hazard Areas). Table 9. City of Fowler’s FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood Hazard by Property Type and summarize the values at risk in the City’s 100-year floodplain. 134
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Source: CA Geoportal; CA-DFW: CalTrans; USACE-National Levee Database; FEMA – Map Service Center, DFIRM, 1/2016; County of Fresno - GIS
Figure 6. City of Fowler Flood Hazard Areas
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Table 9. City of Fowler’s FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood Hazard by Property Type Property
Type
Parcel
Count
Building
Count
Improved
Value
Content
Value
Total Value Loss
Estimate
Unknown 74 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Total 74
Source: Fresno County 2017 Parcel and Assessor data; FEMA 2009 FIRM Based on this analysis, the City of Fowler has limited assets at risk to the 100-year flood, but nonetheless is vulnerable to flooding.

Limitations: This model may include structures in the floodplains that are elevated at or above the level of the base-flood elevation, which will likely mitigate flood damage. Also, the assessed values are likely below the actual market values. Thus, the actual value of assets at risk may be higher than those included herein.
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Source: CA Geoportal; CA-DFW; CalTrans; USACE National Levee Database; FEMA, DFIRM, 1/2016; County of Fresno – GIS; Microsoft, U.S. Building Footprints. 2019 Figure 7. City of Fowler Flood Hazard Area Buildings at Risk 137
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POPULATION AT RISK
Using parcel data from the County, the digital flood insurance rate map, population at risk was calculated for the 100-year and 500-year floods based on the number of residential properties at risk and the U.S. Census Bureau 2016 estimate for the average number of persons per household (3.17).

The following are at risk to flooding in the City of Fowler:
• 100-year flood—342 people
• 500-year flood—51 people
• Total flood—393 people

INSURANCE COVERAGE, CLAIMS PAID, AND REPETITIVE LOSSES
The City of Fowler joined the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) on September 24, 1984. NFIP Insurance data indicates that as of March 19, 2024, there were 5 flood insurance policies in force in the City with $2,630 in total premium or total paid.

There has been three historical losses in the City of Fowler, which totaled $3,197.94. According to the FEMA Community Information System accessed March 19, 2024 there are no Repetitive Loss or Severe Repetitive Loss properties located in the jurisdiction.

CRITICAL FACILITIES AT RISK
Critical facilities are those community components that are most needed to withstand the impacts of disaster as previously described. There are no critical facilities located in the 100- or 500-year floodplain in the City of Fowler.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HIGH)
There have been 4 hazardous materials incidents from 2017-2022 that have occurred in the City of Fowler. Of the 4 incidents, there have been 2 fixed, 1 mobile, and 1 railroad non-release incident. There were no injuries or property damage during the time period, however, there was one fatality and 60 evacuees that needed to evacuate. 2 There are two CalARP facilities within the City of Fowler. 2 California Environmental Protection Agency, California Accidental Release Prevention Program, 2017-2022 138
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CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
Capabilities are the programs and policies currently in use to reduce hazard impacts or that could be used to implement hazard mitigation activities. This capabilities assessment is divided into five sections: regulatory mitigation capabilities, administrative and technical mitigation capabilities, fiscal mitigation capabilities, mitigation outreach and partnerships, and other mitigation efforts.

To develop this capability assessment, the jurisdictional planning representatives used a matrix of common mitigation activities to inventory which of these policies or programs were in place. The team then supplemented this inventory by reviewing additional existing policies, regulations, plans, and programs to determine if they contributed to reducing hazard-related losses.

During the plan update process, this inventory was reviewed by the jurisdictional planning representatives and Witt O’ Brien’s consultant team staff to update information where applicable and note ways in which these capabilities have improved or expanded. Additionally, in summarizing current capabilities and identifying gaps, the jurisdictional planning representatives also considered their ability to expand or improve upon existing policies and programs as potential new mitigation strategies. The City of Fowler’s updated capabilities are summarized below. A summary of the mitigation capabilities is summarized in Table 10. City of Fowler Mitigation Capability Summary.

Table 10. City of Fowler Mitigation Capability Summary
Area
Degree of Capability
Limited Moderate High
Planning and Regulatory
Capability X
Administrative and
Technical Capability X
Fiscal Capability X
Available Staff X
Political Support/Interest X
Community Support X

REGULATORY MITIGATION CAPABILITIES
Table 11. City of Fowler's Regulatory Mitigation Capabilities lists regulatory mitigation capabilities, including planning and land management tools, typically used by local jurisdictions to implement hazard mitigation activities and indicates those that are in place in Fowler.

Table 11. City of Fowler's Regulatory Mitigation Capabilities Tool/Program
In Place
Adopted/Updated
Under
Development Expect to
Implement
Yes No Yes No
Building Codes (please
indicate UCC or IBC + year) X Updated 2022
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Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) X
Community Rating System
(CRS Program of the NFIP) X
Emergency Management
Accreditation Program (EMAP) X
Fire Code X Updated 2022
Firewise Community X
Floodplain Management/Flood
Damage Prevention Ordinance X Updated April 2023
Land Use/Development
Planning X Updated April 2023
National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP) X
Post Disaster
Redevelopment/Reconstruction
Plan/Ordinance
X
Storm Ready X Updated April 2023
Stormwater Management
Plan/Ordinance X Updated April 2023
Subdivision
Regulations/Ordinance X Updated 2022
Two Weeks Ready X
Unified Development
Ordinance X
Zoning Ordinance X Updated April 2023

ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL MITIGATION CAPABILITIES
Table 12. City of Fowler's Administrative and Technical Mitigation Capabilities identifies the personnel responsible for activities related to mitigation and loss prevention in Fowler.

Table 12. City of Fowler's Administrative and Technical Mitigation Capabilities Staff and Personnel
Resources Yes No
Department or
Single Staff
Member
Comments
Emergency Manager X Single Staff Wilma Tucker
Engineers or professionals
trained in construction
practices related to buildings
and/or infrastructure
X Single Staff Soo Ho Park
Fiscal Management or
Procurement Specialists X Single Staff Margarita Moreno Floodplain Manager X Single Staff Soo Ho Park
Land Surveyors X Single Staff Soo Ho Park
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Land
Use/Management/Development
Planning
X Single Staff Thomas Gaffery
Planners or engineers with an
understanding of natural
and/or human-caused hazards
X Single Staff Soo Ho Park
Resource Development Staff
or Grant-writing X Single Staff Margarita Moreno
Scientists familiar with the
hazards of the community X Department Fresno County Fire Protection District Staff experienced with
Geographic Information
Systems (GIS)
X Single Staff Soo Ho Park
Staff with education or
expertise to assess the
community’s vulnerability to
hazards
X Department Fresno County Fire
Protection District

PLANNING MITIGATION CAPABILITIES
Figure X identifies the plans related to mitigation and loss prevention in Fowler.

Table 13. City of Fowler Planning Capabilities
Regulatory Tool In Place
Yes/No
Under Development
Yes/No Comments
Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP) Yes Budget
Climate Resiliency or
Adaptation Plan Yes updated April 2023
Community Wildfire
Protection Plan (CWPP) No
Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan Yes 2007
Comprehensive Land Use
Plan (or General, Master, or
Growth Management Plan)
Yes Updated April 2023
Continuity of Operations Plan
(COOP) No
Disaster Recovery Plan Yes 2007
Economic Development Plan Yes Updated April 2023
Emergency Operations Plan
(EOP) Yes Policy
Evacuation Plan Yes 2007
Flood Response Plan No
Floodplain Management
Plan/Flood Mitigation Plan Yes Updated April 2023
Hazard Mitigation Plan Yes Partner with the county
Historic Preservation Plan No
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Regulatory Tool In Place
Yes/No
Under Development
Yes/No Comments
Natural Resources Protection
Plan (NRPP) No
Open Space Management
Plan (Parks and
Rec/Greenway Plan)
Yes Updated April 2023
Threat Hazard Identification
and Risk Assessment Yes Police Dept. yes, not city wide FOWLER 2040 GENERAL PLAN
The City of Fowler was incorporated in 1908 and adopted its first comprehensive General Plan in 1976.

In 2004, the City updated the Land Use and Circulation elements and added an Economic Development chapter. These changes were the first substantial updates to the General Plan document since its adoption. The City of Fowler General Plan is a policy document that sets the stage for future development in and around the City limits. The General Plan presents a framework of goals and policies that responds to issues of relevance to the community, strive to meet its imagined future, and maintain a high quality of life for its residents in the face of changing environmental, economic, and social circumstance. The general plan includes nine state mandated elements including land use, circulation, housing, conservation, noise, open space, safety, air quality and environmental justice.

Relevant elements and information to the hazard mitigation plan are outlined below.

Community Resiliency & Emergency Management
Table 14. Community Resilience & Emergency Management
Policy
Number Policy Description
SAF-2
Continue to implement the Fresno County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan to address disasters such as earthquakes, drought, flooding, hazardous material spills, water contamination, epidemics, fires, extreme weather, major transportation accidents, and terrorism
SAF-2a Review and revise, as necessary, the Municipal Code to ensure effective organization, responsiveness, and continuity of government during declared emergencies.

SAF-2b Procure generators, or another suitable alternative, for back-up power at City Hall, the Police Department, the Fire Department, and all domestic water distribution infrastructure.

SAF-2d
Monitor potential risk from seismic and geologic hazards and implement actions identified by the MultiHazard Mitigation Plan to reduce these risks.

SAF-2e Sponsor and support educational programs regarding emergency response, disaster preparedness protocols and procedures, and disaster risk reduction
SAF-2f Sponsor and support cooling centers during extreme heat days.

Hazardous Materials
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Table 15. Hazardous Materials Policies
Policy
Number Policy Description
SAF-8 Protect soils, surface water, and groundwater from contamination from hazardous materials SAF-8a Continue to provide household hazardous waste collection programs to encourage proper disposal of products containing hazardous materials or hazardous wastes SAF-9
Cooperate with State agencies and the Fresno County Environmental Health Division efforts to identify hazardous materials users, implement hazardous materials plans, and minimize risks associated with hazardous cargoes, agricultural spraying, and electromagnetic fields.

Water Quality and Conservation Policies
Table 16. Water Quality and Conservation Policies
Policy
Number Policy Description
SAF-13 Conserve and, where feasible, create or restore areas providing water quality benefits such as undeveloped open space areas, basins, and drainage canals.

SAF-14 Maintain the domestic water system in accordance with appliable water quality standards.

SAF-15
Require new development to protect water quality through site design, pollution prevention, storm water treatment, runoff reduction measures, best management practices (BMPs), and Low Impact Development (LID) strategies.

SAF-16 Require the use of native, drought tolerant, or low water use landscaping in both public and private development to reduce or eliminate the need for landscape irrigation.

SAF-18 Explore the use of recycled water to irrigate landscape areas.

SAF-18a Coordinate with Selma-Kingsburg-Fowler (SKF) County Sanitation District on what options are available to reuse recycled water.

Flooding
Table 17. Flood Policies
Policy
Number Policy Description
SAF-19
Require that new critical facilities are located outside of 100- and 200-year flood zones, or, where such location is not feasible, design the facilities to mitigate potential flood risk to ensure functional operation during a flood event.

SAF-20 Require that new developments within 100- and 200-year flood zones are designed and constructed in a manner that does not divert floodwaters onto adjacent property or increase flood hazards elsewhere.

SAF-21 Support a one-in-100-year level of flood protection for small communities, corresponding to the national Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) standard of flood protection.

SAF-22
Require evaluation of potential flood hazards prior to approval of development projects to determine whether the proposed development is reasonably safe from flooding and consistent with the national Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) standard of flood protection for 100-year areas and the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan for 200- year areas.

SAF-23
Work with the Consolidated Irrigation District (CID) and other responsible parties to ensure flood management facilities and structures (e.g., pump stations, canals) are properly maintained and/or improved.

SAF-24 Continue to implement a public outreach campaign to notify landowners and tenants of their flood status, options for flood insurance, and other related information. 143
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Policy
Number Policy Description
SAF-25 Encourage low-impact development by allowing for alternative stormwater management techniques including the provision of vegetated areas, infiltration trenches, and dry wells.

SAF-25a a Review and revise, as necessary, the Zoning Ordinance and other City standards to allow for lowimpact stormwater management site design features.

Seismic Hazards
Table 18. Seismic Hazards Policies
Policy
Number Policy Description
SAF-26 Regularly review and enforce all seismic and geologic safety standards and require the use of best practices in site design and building construction methods.

SAF-27
Promote the upgrading, retrofitting, and/or relocation of all existing critical facilities and other important public facilities that do not meet current building code standards and are susceptible to seismic or geologic hazards.

SAF-27a Evaluate critical facilities for risk from seismic and geologic hazards. Prioritize improvements based on level of expected risk.

SAF-28 Continue to use building codes as the primary tool for reducing seismic risk in structures.

Fire Hazards
Table 19. Fire Hazards Policies
Policy
Number Policy Description
SAF-29 Promote education programs related to fire safety, fire prevention, and emergency preparedness.

SAF-30 Consult the Fire Department during the review of development proposals to ensure projects adequately address safe design and comply with applicable fire and building codes.

SAF-31 Require property owners to remove excessive and/or overgrown vegetation to prevent and minimize fire risks to surrounding property.

PUBLIC FACILITIES
Groundwater Management
Table 20. Groundwater Management Policies
Policy
Number Policy Description
PF-21 Protect groundwater resources within the planning area. This includes protecting the occurrence of groundwater recharge, as well as the quality and quantity of available groundwater resources.

PF-24 Where feasible, require on-site systems that facilitate groundwater recharge and/or retention and reuse of water on-site.
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FISCAL MITIGATION CAPABILITIES
Table 21. City of Fowler Fiscal Mitigation Capabilities identifies financial tools or resources that the City could potentially use to help fund mitigation activities.

Table 21. City of Fowler Fiscal Mitigation Capabilities Staff or
Personnel
Resource
Never Used Previously
Used Currently Used Comments
Capital
Improvement
Programming
X
Community
Development Block
Grants (CDBG)
X
Special Purpose
Taxes (or taxing
districts)
X
Gas/Electric Utility
Fee X
Water/Sewer Fees X
Stormwater Utility
Fees X
Development
Impact Fees X
General Obligation,
revenue, and/or
Special Tax Bonds
X
Partnering
Agreements or
Intergovernmental
Agreements
X
FEMA Hazard
Mitigation
Assistance Grants
(HMGP, FMA, PDM)
X
Homeland Security
Grants (HSGP) X
USDA Rural
Development
Agency Grants
X
US Economic
Development
Administration
Grants
X
Infrastructure
Investment and
Jobs Act (IIJA)
X
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENHANCEMENT
Based on the capabilities assessment, the City of Fowler has several existing mechanisms in place that already help to mitigate hazards. In addition to these existing capabilities, there are also opportunities for the City to expand or improve on these policies and programs to further protect the community.

Some of the possible opportunities for enhancement of the City’s existing mitigation program are listed below.
▪ Develop a Drought Contingency Plan that will create a framework for drought response and mitigation.
▪ Develop a stormwater management program to identify problem areas and mitigation alternatives. 146
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MITIGATION STRATEGY

MITIGATION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The City of Fowler adopts the hazard mitigation goals and objectives developed by the HMPC and described in Chapter 5 Mitigation Strategy.

INCORPORATION INTO EXISTING PLANNING MECHANISMS
The information contained within this plan, including results from the Vulnerability Assessment, and the Mitigation Strategy will be used by the City to help inform updates and the development of local plans, programs and policies. The Public Works Department may utilize the hazard information when implementing Capital Improvement projects and the Community Development Department may utilize the hazard information when reviewing a site plan or other type of development application. The City will also incorporate this LHMP into the Safety Element of their General Plan, as recommended by Assembly Bill (AB) 2140.

As noted in Chapter 7 Plan Implementation, the HMPC representatives from Fowler will report on efforts to integrate the hazard mitigation plan into local plans, programs and policies and will report on these efforts at the annual HMPC plan review meeting.

CONTINUED COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM The City has been an NFIP participating community since 1984. In addition to the mitigation actions identified herein the City will continue to comply with the NFIP. This includes ongoing activities such as enforcing local floodplain development regulations, including issuing permits for appropriate development in Special Flood Hazard Areas and ensuring that this development mitigated in accordance with the regulations. This will also include periodic reviews of the floodplain ordinance to ensure that it is clear and up to date and reflects new or revised flood hazard mapping. 147
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MITIGATION ACTIONS
The planning team for the City of Fowler identified and prioritized the following mitigation actions based on the risk assessment. Background information and information on how each action will be implemented and administered, such as ideas for implementation, responsible office, potential funding, estimated cost, and timeline are also included.

In addition to implementing the mitigation action below the City of Fowler will be participating in the county-wide, multi-jurisdictional action of developing and conducting a multi-hazard seasonal public awareness program, with an emphasis on drought. The county-wide project will be led by the County in partnership with all municipalities and special districts. The City agrees to help disseminate information on hazards provided by the County. More information on the action can be found in the base plan Chapter 5 Mitigation Strategy (see Section 5.3.3 Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Actions, Action #1.

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1. INSTALL BACK-UP POWER SYSTEM FOR CITY CRITICAL FACILITIES Hazard(s) Addressed: Multi-Hazard: earthquake, flood, severe weather, wildfire, hazardous materials Issue/Background: The City Hall, Police Department, and Fire Department have no generators for back-up power. It is important that essential services remain operational in the event of a large- scale power outage that often is associated with major hazard impacts. This project would result in installation of emergency generators at each facility. Each facility would be assessed for proper generator sizing and hook-up.

Other Alternatives: None Responsible Office: City Hall Priority (High, Medium, Low): High Cost Estimate: $500,000
Potential Funding: Not yet identified
Benefits (Avoided Losses): Generators will keep operation ongoing during outages at these critical facilities
Schedule: 2020
Status: In Progress
Comments: In progress for wills, generators, and power wall

2. SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT ACT COMPLIANCE INCLUDING

GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION
Hazard(s) Addressed: Drought
Issue/Background: The Kings subbasin underlays the City of Fowler and like many groundwater basins throughout the State, this subbasin is in overdraft condition with underground aquifers adversely impacted by overuse. Such impacts include significant decline in water storage and water levels, degradation of water quality, and land subsidence resulting in the permanent loss of storage capacity.

The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) provides for the establishment of local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) to manage groundwater sustainability within groundwater subbasins defined by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The City of Fowler has become a joint power authority of the South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency, other members of the Agency include the City of Kingsburg, City of Parlier and City of Sanger. As a member of the South Kings GSA, the City of Fowler is required to participate in the development and implementation, no later than January 31, 2020, of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) to ensure a sustainable yield of groundwater, without causing undesirable results. Failure to comply with that requirement could result in the State asserting its power to manage local groundwater resources. Participation in the South Kings GSA and the implementation of a GSP will allow the City to maintain sustainable groundwater supplies while providing insurance against periods of long-term drought, a high significance hazard for the City of Fowler.

Other Alternatives: None, compliance required by law, failure to meet requirements will result in State intervention and oversight.

Responsible Office: Public Works and South Kings GSA
Priority (High, Medium, Low): High
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Cost Estimate: Varies by GSA for preparation of the required GSP. Further expenses are anticipated to be accrued for the planning and construction of groundwater recharge projects.

Potential Funding: Property owner assessments along with grant funding opportunities from the State.

Benefits (Avoided Losses): Preparation and implementation of the GSP by the respective GSAs will result in the management of groundwater in a manner that is sustainable and avoids undesirable results as defined by the California State Department of Water Resources.

Schedule: GSAs must complete and submit the required GSP to DWR by January 31, 2020, which is to be fully implemented and result in sustainability of the groundwater basin, with no undesirable effects, by the year 2040.

Status: Ongoing
Comments: The City of Fowler is part of the SKGSA plan and a member of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan

3. POLICING PLAN FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE DURING A THREAT Hazard(s) Addressed: All Hazards
Responsible Office: Police Department
Priority (High, Medium, Low): High
Potential Funding: FEMA and DHS Preparedness Grants
Status: New action in 2024
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Board Agenda Item 40
DATE: June 24, 2025
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Paul Nerland, County Administrative Officer/Emergency Services Director
David Luchini, RN, PHN, Director of Public Health, Emergency Services Deputy Director
SUBJECT: Updated Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

1. Adopt Resolution updating the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan; and

2. Authorize the Emergency Services Director to implement future updates to the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in compliance with local, State or Federal codes.

Approval of recommended actions will update the County’s Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (Plan). The second recommended action will allow the Emergency Services Director to implement future revisions, as necessary. The update will allow the County to remain eligible for State and Federal pre-disaster mitigation funding. This item is countywide.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):

There is no viable alternative action. The Plan must be updated to allow the County to remain eligible for pre-disaster mitigation funding and enhanced California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) reimbursement.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Without an adopted Plan, in the event of a disaster the County will not be eligible for possible additional CDAA funding; conditional CDAA funding would only provide minimal compensatory cost-share. Future funds allocated for pre-disaster mitigation funding will be presented to your Board for approval.

DISCUSSION:

The Board initially adopted this Plan on December 1, 2009, and later approved its update on April 23, 2019.

The County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) managed the Plan's development with coordination from the consultant Witt O’Brien’s LLC. The process included participation from various County departments, cities, and special districts. Public input was sought through public surveys, public forums, and meetings.

Key highlights of this latest update include:
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· Includes new mitigation projects aimed at addressing emerging threats such as public safety power shutoffs (PSPS), extreme heat, and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. · Updates risk assessments using revised FEMA tools, current GIS data, and more detailed vulnerability analysis.
· Integrates recent land use and development trends to support more informed planning and mitigation prioritization.
· Expands jurisdictional participation to include updated annexes from cities, special districts, and agencies that reflect localized hazard mitigation strategies. · Ensures ongoing eligibility for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) programs and full CDAA reimbursement by meeting AB 2140 requirements.

Both California OES and FEMA have conditionally approved the updated Plan, pending formal adoption by each jurisdiction’s governing body for final approval.

Mitigation plans form the backbone of a community's strategy to minimize disaster losses and disrupt the cycle of damage, reconstruction, and repeated harm. Investing in mitigation ensures future community safety and sustainability. Mitigation's primary goals are to safeguard public safety, prevent loss of life and injuries, protect existing and future developments, preserve a community’s economic, cultural, and environmental assets, reduce downtime for government and businesses post-disaster, and lower the costs and risks associated with disaster response and recovery. Throughout the planning process, County staff and local jurisdictions identified past and potential future disasters in the County, leading to the creation of mitigation projects aimed at reducing the impact of the most significant potential disasters.

With the Board’s approval of the first recommended action, the updated Plan will guide mitigation activities and resource allocation. To remain eligible for FEMA mitigation project grant funding, the County must review and update the Plan every five years to reflect development changes, progress in mitigation efforts, and shifts in priorities. The second recommended action authorizes the Emergency Services Director to update and modify the Plan as necessary.

REFERENCE MATERIAL:

BAI #33, April 23, 2019
BAI #19, December 1, 2009
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:

On file with Clerk - Resolution
On file with Clerk - 2024 Fresno County Mitigation Plan CAO ANALYST:

Ronald Alexander
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WHEREAS, various natural and man-made hazards, such as flood, fire, earthquake, technology disasters, or terrorism have the potential for causing devastating harm and loss of life and property to the citizens of the County of Fresno and will continue to do so; and WHEREAS, the implementation of hazard mitigation policies and strategies can protect the citizens and significantly reduce the loss of life and property from these hazards; and WHEREAS, the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (Plan) has been developed to ensure proactive mitigation policies and actions that help reduce risk and create safer, resilient communities within Fresno County; and WHEREAS, on December 1, 2009, the Board of Supervisors adopted the last Plan to comply with State and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements; and WHEREAS, on April 23, 2019, the Board of Supervisors adopted the updated Plan to comply with State and FEMA requirements; and
WHEREAS, the County has now updated the Plan and the updated Plan supersedes the 2019 Fresno County Plan or any prior plan; and
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WHEREAS, State and FEMA have both reviewed and independently approved the Fresno County Plan preliminarily, with formal approval pending adoption of the plan by the Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, the LHMP has been updated to meet Federal and State requirements that the LHMP is complete, and hereafter the plan will be updated by the Emergency Services Director as necessary to meet changing conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors gives its full support to the updated Plan and urges all officials, employees, public and private organizations, and citizens, individually and collectively, to do their share in furthering the total planning effort of the County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno do hereby adopt and approve the updated Fresno County LHMP to become effective immediately.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2809

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER

ADOPTING THE UPDATED FRESNO COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD

MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, an update to the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan was adopted by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors on June 24, 2025.

WHEREAS, Both California OES and FEMA have conditionally approved the updated Plan, pending formal adoption by each jurisdiction’s governing body for final approval.

WHEREAS, the City of Fowler is a participating jurisdiction and must formally adopt this plan to ensure continued eligibility for hazard mitigation funding and to demonstrate a shared commitment to disaster preparedness and resilience across our region.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fowler hereby adopts and accepts the updated Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, recognizing it as the City’s guiding document for hazard mitigation planning.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of October 2025, at a regular meeting of the Fowler City Council by the following vote:

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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: October 21, 2025
FROM: ANGELA VASQUEZ, CPMC, City Clerk / Personnel Manager SUBJECT: APPROVE Resolution No. 2810 approving the updated Employee Benefits Handbook

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action adopts revisions to the Employee Benefits Handbook.

BACKGROUND
The City Council approved the current version of the City’s Employee Benefits Handbook on January 7, 2025. Staff is now recommending revisions to the Handbook to add an alternative work schedule for some employees and revise text for clarity and consistency to aid with interpretation. Revisions to the updated Employee Benefits Handbook include:
 Clarifies the definition of full-time employment.
 Establishes what constitutes a full-time employee’s workweek and a part-time employee’s workweek.
 Adds alternative workweek schedule for some employees.  Clarifies what and how a personal holiday may be used.  Clarifies how employees on an alternative workweek schedule are compensated for some holidays.
 Clarifies how overtime is earned in specific circumstances.  Clarifies when full-time employees are eligible for health benefits.  Updates Annual Leave Cash-Out date to the second paycheck of November to coincide with the City’s bi-weekly pay schedule.

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.

FISCAL IMPACT
Staff does not anticipate a fiscal impact.

PROCUREMENT PROCESS
This action is not associated with the procurement process.

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

Attachments
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RESOLUTION NO. 2810

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER

APPROVING UPDATED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS HANDBOOK
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the City Council, approved Resolution No. 2760, adopting the City of Fowler Employee Benefits Handbook which provides certain benefits and conditions of employment for City employees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to make changes to the benefits and conditions of employment and there is a need to update the Employee Benefits Handbook as proposed in the updated Employee Benefits Handbook attached hereto as Attachment “A” to this Resolution; and WHEREAS, all employees have been notified of the proposed changes to the benefits and conditions set forth in updated Employee Benefits Handbook attached to this Resolution.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fowler that the City of Fowler Employee Benefits Handbook, attached hereto as Attachment “A”, is hereby approved and incorporated herein as part of this Resolution and shall supersede the prior Employee Benefits Handbook adopted with Resolution No. 2760 and shall be effective beginning on October 22, 2025.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on October 21, 2025, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fowler by the following vote:

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INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................3 SECTION 1. EMPLOYMENT STATUS...............................................................................................................4 SECTION 2. LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY............................................................................................7 SECTION 3. SICK LEAVE. ................................................................................................................................8 SECTION 4. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE..............................................................................................................10 SECTION 5. MILITARY LEAVE. ......................................................................................................................11 SECTION 6. JURY SERVICE. ..........................................................................................................................12 SECTION 7. CALIFORNIA FAMILY RIGHTS ACT AND FEDERAL FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT..............13 SECTION 8. LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR POLICE OFFICERS FOR INJURY OR ILLNESS IN LINE OF DUTY. ..........15 SECTION 9. VACATION. ...............................................................................................................................16 SECTION 10. HOLIDAYS ...............................................................................................................................17 SECTION 11. OVERTIME. .............................................................................................................................20 SECTION 12. ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR FLSA EXEMPT EMPLOYEES......................................................21 SECTION 13. SALARY STEPS AND EVALUATIONS.........................................................................................22 SECTION 14. HEALTH BENEFITS...................................................................................................................24 SECTION 15. AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE....................................................................................................25 SECTION 16. RETIREMENT AND RETIREES. .................................................................................................26 SECTION 17. UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT.....................................................................................................27 SECTION 18. WATER DIVISION ON-CALL STIPEND. .....................................................................................28 SECTION 19. ANNUAL LEAVE CASH-OUT PROGRAM. .................................................................................29 SECTION 20. CERTIFIED BILINGUAL PAY......................................................................................................30 SECTION 21. STREETS DIVISION ON-CALL STIPEND…………………………………………………………………………………31 162
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The City of Fowler Employee Benefits Handbook (“Handbook”) has been approved by Resolution of the Fowler City Council at a duly authorized City Council meeting and may be amended by Resolution of the City Council. References herein to “Resolution” are deemed to mean all Resolutions of the City Council approving this Handbook and any amendments thereto.
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4 SECTION 1. EMPLOYMENT STATUS.
(a) At-Will Positions. All positions of employment within the City of Fowler are designated as “at-will” positions, unless there is a written agreement approved by the City Council to the contrary. For purposes of this Handbook, “at-will” means that either the City or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or prior notice, subject only to the requirements of applicable law. Nothing in this Handbook, or in any policy, procedure, or communication, creates a contract of employment or alters the at-will nature of the relationship, unless such a change is made in a written agreement signed by both the employee and the City Manager, upon approval by the City Council. (b) Personnel Officer. The City Manager, or his/her designee, shall act as the Personnel Officer for the City of Fowler. The Personnel Officer shall be responsible for ascertaining and establishing the duties, responsibilities, and working job titles of for all positions of employment in the City.
(c) Authority. The Personnel Officer shall establish practices, policies and procedures as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Handbook, the duties of the positions, and the law. The Personnel Officer shall maintain an official personnel file for all City employees.
(d) Full-Time Positions. Full-time positions is are defined as positions which the employee normally works forty (40) hours per workweek of actual attendance during a week, or eighty (80) hours per of actual attendance on duty during a two-week period, less any time off on authorized leaves of absence as provided for in this Handbook. Employees in full-time positions are eligible for benefits as specified in this Handbook and in accordance with the City’s personnel rules, resolutions, and applicable law. A week shall be defined as the period from 12:00 a.m. Sunday to 11:59 p.m. Saturday.
(e) Part-Time Positions. The City Manager is further authorized to create part-time, temporary, or contract positions within the City as may be necessary. No employee in these working a part-time position shall work more than one thousand (1,000) hours in a calendar year, or thirty-nine (39) twenty-nine (29) hours per workweek. These positions shall not be included in the Position Authorization Resolution, unless such position is provided with medical benefits. (f) Temporary Positions. Temporary Positions are not covered by this Employee Benefits Handbook and shall be governed by any an applicable temporary employment agreement, if any, and applicable state and federal laws.
(g) Definitions.
(1) Hire Date. First day of full or part-time employment with the City. (2) Appointment Date. Date employee is appointed to a position. This may be the same date as Hire Date.
(3) Workweek. A “workweek” shall mean a fixed and regularly recurring period of 168 hours, which is seven (7) consecutive 24-hour periods. The workweek may begin on any day of the week and at any hour of the day but typically coincides with the calendar week. The workweek is the basis on which determinations of overtime compensation are made. (h) Hours of Work.
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5 (1) Standard Workweek Schedule. The “Standard Workweek” schedule shall mean a fixed workweek schedule consisting of an employee working five (5) eighthour days per workweek, beginning at 0700 hours on Sunday and end at 0700 hours on the following Sunday.

The Standard Workweek shall apply to all part-time positions, and those full-time positions assigned to a Standard Workweek schedule. When applicable, employees shall have an unpaid one (1) hour meal period, and two (2) paid, non-cumulative, fifteen (15) minute rest periods. The Personnel Officer shall have the authority to approve any deviations from these hours of work based on operational need.
(2) Alternative Workweek Schedule. An “Alternative Workweek” (or “9/80”) schedule shall mean a workweek consisting of an employee working eight (8) nine-hour days, and one (1) eight-hour day within a two-week period, with a regular alternating day off. The eight-hour day shall be on the same day of the week as the alternating day off. The Alternative Workweek schedule shall result in full-time employees working no more than forty (40) hours per any given workweek. Each employee’s designated Alternative Workweek schedule shall begin exactly four (4) hours into the eight-hour day on one week and ends at the same time of the day on the regular alternating day off in the following week.

The Alternative Workweek schedule shall apply to those full-time positions assigned to an Alternative Workweek schedule. The employee shall have The regular minimum workday for fulltime employees shall be eight (8) hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an unpaid thirty (30) minute meal period on each nine (9) hour day, an unpaid one (1) hour meal period on the eight (8) hour day, and two (2) paid, non-cumulative, fifteen (15) minute rest periods. The Personnel Officer shall have the authority to approve any deviations from these hours of work based on operational need. (i) Meal Periods.
(1) Missed. No employee shall be required to work during their meal period without the approval of the Department Head, and said time shall be compensated at the applicable hourly straight or overtime rate of pay.
(2) Working Lunch. A full-time employee who is required by their Department Head to remain at the work site or available for work during their full shift shall be permitted to take a meal period, not to exceed thirty (30) minutes, during work time (“Working Lunch”). Police Sergeants, Corporals, and Officers shall automatically be considered eligible for a Working Lunch. Annually, the City Manager shall review and approve the list of assignments where a Working Lunch is eligible and offered.
(3) Unscheduled Overtime After a Shift. When an employee is required to work more than two (2) hours unscheduled overtime after their regularly scheduled workday, the employee may (but is not required to) take a thirty (30) minute paid meal period. Unscheduled Overtime Meal Periods may be taken before or during the overtime shift. (j) Outside Employment. No employee shall engage in any outside employment which would lessen or interfere with their ability to perform City duties competently and with their best effort. No employee shall engage in any outside employment which may involve a conflict of commitment, conflict of interest, or perception of a conflict of interest. The Personnel Officer shall create procedures to implement this section.
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7 SECTION 2. LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY.
(a) Granting. The Personnel Officer may grant a leave of absence from duty without pay to an employee for a period not exceeding one year. (b) Benefits. During such leave without pay, no benefits outlined in this Handbook or any Resolution will be provided, except for those required by law. Furthermore, except for situations that qualify for protected leave status (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, active Workers’ Compensation claims, etc.), employees must exhaust all available accumulated leave balances before they can request leave without pay.
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(a) Full-Time Employees. Full-time employees shall accumulate sick leave at the rate of 3.70 hours per pay period for each completed calendar month of employment. (b) Part-Time Employees. Part-time employees shall accumulate forty (40) hours of sick leave annually on July 1.
(c) Accumulation of Sick Leave.
(1) There shall be no maximum accumulation of sick leave hours for both full-time and part-time employees.
(2) Accumulated or accrued sick leave balance shall not be vested and upon employee separation from City service employees shall not receive any compensation for any unused sick leave hours.
(d) An Employee May Take Sick Leave for the Following:
(1) Illnesses, injury, or disability related to pregnancy. (2) Exposure to contagious disease.
(3) Medical, dental, vision, other physical or medical examinations or treatments by a licensed practitioner when approved in advance by the department head or designee, based on operational need.
(e) Family Care. Family care, meaning illness or injury of an immediate family as defined in Section 4(c).
(1) Employees may use up to one-half (1/2) of an employee’s annual accrued sick leave hours for family care, consistent with California Labor Code Section 233. (2) The Personnel Officer may authorize the use of accrued sick leave for family care beyond the maximum set forth above. Such requests must be accompanied by a physician's statement or other appropriate verification.
(f) Physician’s Statement. The department head or designee may require the employee to provide a licensed health care provider’s statement or other appropriate verification when absent due to illness/injury.
(g) Sick Leave While on Vacation. Leave on account of sickness while on vacation shall be allowed only if the employee is confined to a hospital and employee provides verification of such. (h) Reporting and Requesting Sick Leave. The Personnel Officer shall develop a policy for reporting and requesting absences. An employee shall be responsible for reporting an absence or requesting an absence consistent with such policy. Extenuating circumstances may prevent an employee from calling in before the start of their shift, but the employee shall make every effort to call in as close to the start of the shift as possible.
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9 (i) Pregnancy Related Disability Leave or Transfer.
(1) Leave of Absence. Any employee who is disabled on account of pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions may take a pregnancy-related leave for up to four (4) months, in addition to any family care medical leave which the employee may be entitled under the Family Care and Medical Leave Policy.
(2) Temporary Transfer Before Childbirth. Any employee affected by pregnancy is entitled to transfer less strenuous or hazardous duties if the transfer is medically necessary and the transfer can be reasonably accommodated.
(3) Substitutions of Paid Leave for Pregnancy-Related Disability Leave. An employee taking pregnancy-related disability leave must substitute any available sick pay for the employee’s leave and may, at the employee’s option, substitute any accrued vacation time for the employee’s leave. The substitution of paid leave for pregnancy-related disability leave does not extend the total duration of the leave to which an employee is entitled. (4) Leave Effects on Benefits. If an employee taking a pregnancy-related disability leave is also eligible for family medical leave under this policy, then the employee is entitled to the City’s continuation of benefits as described herein up to a maximum of four (4) months in a twelve (12) month period.
(j) Other Disability Leaves.
(1) In addition to medical or pregnancy-related disability leaves, employees may take a temporary disability leave of absence, if necessary, to reasonably accommodate a workplace injury or an ADA-qualified disability. Any disability leave under this section may run concurrently with any medical leave to which the employee is entitled to. (2) Employees taking disability leave must comply with the Family and Medical Leave Act and California Family Rights Act regarding the substitution of paid leaves, notice, and medical certification. Employees will not receive pay during disability leave. (3) If the employee’s disability leave extends beyond twelve (12) weeks in a twelve (12) month period, the employee will not be entitled to any continued employee contributions towards any employee benefit plan. An employee may elect to continue participating in such benefit plans, at the employee’s own expense, to the extent permitted by such plans. 169
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10 SECTION 4. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE.
(a) Usage. The Personnel Officer may grant up to forty (40) hours of Bereavement Leave for each death of an immediate family member for both full-time and part-time employees.

Employee must be in a paid status at the time of both the request for and use of Bereavement Leave.

Bereavement Leave need not be used all at once. Bereavement Leave must be used within six (6) months of granting.
(b) Verification. The department head or designee may require the employee to provide verification to be eligible for Bereavement Leave. If requested, the employee shall provide verification within thirty (30) days of the first day of the leave. Verification includes, but is not limited to, a death certificate, a published obituary, or written verification of death, burial, or memorial services from a mortuary, funeral home, burial society, crematorium, religious institution, or governmental agency. (c) Other Leave. Up to eighty (80) hours of sick leave may be used to supplement Bereavement Leave for each death of an immediate or extended family member, with the approval of the Personnel Officer. Other accumulated leave balances may also be used to supplement Bereavement Leave, with the approval of the Personnel Officer.
(d) Immediate Family is Defined as:
(1) The employee’s spouse or domestic partner.
(2) The employee’s or the employee’s spouse’s or domestic partner’s parent, grandparent, great grandparent, sibling, child, grandchild, aunt, or uncle, whether related by birth or marriage.
(3) A person related by blood or marriage to the employee or employee’s spouse or domestic partner living in the immediate household of the employee who is not a domestic employee or sublessee.
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12 SECTION 6. JURY SERVICE.
(a) Schedule. Any full-time or part-time employee on any shift or work schedule shall be granted leave with pay for the actual time spent on jury service, not to exceed the number of hours in the employee’s scheduled hours of work. Jury service time shall include travel time and the meal period provided by the Court. If an employee’s jury service plus the time to change into appropriate work attire, and report for City Service is more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the employee’s hours of work, the employee does not need to report for work following the completion of jury service. (b) Full-Time Employees. A full-time employee performing jury service shall receive their regular salary.
(c) Part-Time Employees. A part-time employee performing jury service shall receive their regular hourly rate of pay for only those hours scheduled to work. (d) Notification. Employees shall notify their department head or designee when employee receives initial jury service notification. Employee shall notify their department head or designee when actual jury service is required.
(e) Verification. Employee shall request a receipt from the Court for verification of actual jury service and provide receipt to department head or designee. (f) Compensation. Employee need not request compensation from the Court for jury service, but if provided, shall be remitted to the City. Employee may keep any mileage or meal payments made by the Court.
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13 SECTION 7. CALIFORNIA FAMILY RIGHTS ACT AND FEDERAL FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT.
(a) Family Leave Rights. Eligible City employees shall receive the rights and benefits of the California Family Rights Act ("CFRA") and the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") referred to collectively herein as "Family Leave." as outlined in an Administrative Regulation established by the Personnel Officer.
(b) Eligibility. To be eligible for family medical leave the employee must have worked for:
(1) The City for at least twelve (12) months;
(2) At least 1,250 hours in the twelve (12) calendar months immediately preceding the leave; and
(3) For FMLA purposes, the City must employ fifty (50) employees for an employee. At times, the City has less than fifty (50) employees on the City’s payroll. (4) The CFRA eliminated the 50-employee requirement, and as such, City employees are eligible for CFRA irrespective of the number of employees on payroll. (c) Qualifying Reasons for FMLA/CFRA Leave. An employee may take up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid job-protected family medical leave within a twelve (12) month period for any of the following reasons:
(1) Birth of a child (including baby bonding with newborn within one year of birth).
(2) Placement of a child with the employee for adoption or foster care and to bond with child within one year of placement.
(3) Serious health condition of employee that prevents employee from working.
(4) To care for an immediate family member with a serious health condition. (5) A qualifying exigency arising out of the fact that the employee’s spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a military member on covered active duty or call to covered active-duty status.

For CFRA purposes, leave may be taken to care for an employee’s domestic partner. (d) Amount and Calculation of Leave. FMLA and CFRA Leave shall include up to a total of twelve (12) weeks of unpaid, job protected leave during the twelve (12) month period measured backward from the date the employee uses FMLA/CFRA leave. Women disabled by pregnancy may be eligible to take up to four (4) months of job protected pregnancy disability leave prior to taking FMLA/CFRA leave. Other disability leave will run concurrent with FMLA/CFRA leave.

An employee may take FMLA leave for greater than twelve (12) weeks for certain qualifying reasons under the FMLA. For instance, an eligible employee may take up to twenty-six (26) work weeks of leave to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness. 173
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14 (e) Notice of Leave. If an employee’s leave is foreseeable, the employee must provide the City at least thirty (30) days prior notice. If an employee is not able to provide a thirty (30)day notice, the employee must provide notice as soon as practicable. After receiving an employee’s notice, the City must comply with the requisite notice and procedural requirements for requesting leave, absent unusual circumstances. Failure to provide such notice may be grounds for delay of leave.

An employee’s notice must include sufficient information for the City to determine if the employee qualifies for FMLA/CFRA protected leave and the anticipated timing and duration of the leave.

The City can request for FMLA/CFRA leave to be supported by a medical certification. (f) Exhaustion of Paid Leave and Use of Sick Leave. Employees shall use the following: (1) accumulated vacation and (2) accumulated compensatory time off during a qualifying FMLA/CFRA designated leave. An employee may use accumulated sick leave if the basis of the FMLA/CFRA designated leave could also be considered a basis for using sick leave. An employee’s FMLA/CFRA designated leave will run concurrent with vacation, compensatory time off, and sick leave utilized by the employee.
(g) Maintenance of Benefits. During FMLA/CFRA designated leave, the City will maintain any employee, health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for a maximum of twelve (12) weeks.
(h) Reinstatement Rights. Upon return from FMLA/CFRA designated leave, an employee is generally entitled to be returned to the same, equivalent or a comparable position with the equivalent pay, benefits, and other employment terms. There are exceptions to this general rule including but not limited to “key employees” as defined by law and under specified conditions. 174
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15 SECTION 8. LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR POLICE OFFICERS FOR INJURY OR ILLNESS IN LINE OF DUTY.

Labor Code Section 4850 requires that any City police officer (as defined therein) who is temporarily or permanently disabled by injury or illness arising out of and in the course of their duties shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of salary, in lieu of any temporary disability payments or maintenance allowance payments, for the period of disability but not exceeding one year, or until such earlier date as employee is retired for permanent disability. Any temporary disability payments otherwise payable to any such City police officer by the City's workers' compensation insurer shall be paid to the City. 175
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16 SECTION 9. VACATION.
(a) Accumulation. Employees in full-time positions shall accumulate vacation leave with pay at the following rates, based on the table below.

Employees in part-time positions shall accumulate vacation leave at a pro-rated amount based on hours worked in each calendar month.

Range Years of Service from Hire Date Hours Per Year
I Less than 3 years 80 hours
II Over 3 but less than 10 years 120 hours
III Over 10 years 160 hours
IV FLSA Exempt Employees, regardless of hire date 160 hours (b) When Vacation Leave to be Taken. Employees shall submit vacation requests in accordance with the process prescribed by the Personnel Officer. Vacation approvals shall be based on the City’s operational needs. Employee vacation requests shall be approved by the Department Head, Department Head requests shall be approved by the City Manager, and City Manager vacation requests shall be approved by the Mayor.
(c) Maximum Accumulation.
(1) Employees with less than 10 years of service. The maximum hours of vacation leave an employee with less than 10 years of service may accumulate or accrue at any one time is 320 hours. No additional vacation leave shall accrue beyond 320 hours until the total accumulated leave balance falls below the maximum.
(2) Employees with over 10 years of service. The maximum hours of vacation leave an employee with over 10 years of service may accumulate or accrue at any one time is 420 hours.

No additional vacation leave shall accrue beyond 420 hours until the total accumulated leave balance falls below the maximum.
(d) Separation. Upon employee separation, any unused vacation leave shall be paid as a lump sum as part of the employee’s final compensation. 176
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17 SECTION 10. HOLIDAYS
(a) Holidays Observed. "Holiday" wherever used in this Handbook, shall mean and refer only to the following days of each year:
(1) January 1 (New Year’s Day)
(2) January 15 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday)
(3) Third Monday in February (Presidents Day)
(4) March 31 (Cesar Chavez Day)
(5) Good Friday (Friday before Easter)
(6) Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
(7) Fourth of July
(8) First Monday in September (Labor Day)
(9) Second Monday in October (Indigenous Peoples’ Day)
(10) November 11 (Veterans Day)
(11) Thanksgiving Day
(12) Friday after Thanksgiving Day
(13) One-half (1/2) day, beginning at 12:00 noon on December 24 (14) December 25 (Christmas)
(15) One-half (1/2) day, beginning at 12:00 noon on December 31 (16) A Personal Holiday of eight (8) hours which shall be accumulated as eight (8) hours of Personal Holiday leave be allocated on July 1 of each year and available for use during that fiscal year. At no time shall the Personal Holiday balance exceed eight (8) hours. Employees may must request use of Personal Holiday consistent with Section 9(b) of this Resolution Handbook. Personal Holiday hours must be used in a single eight (8) hour increment. Personal Holiday leave shall not accumulate, does not carry over to the next year, is not vacation leave, and shall not be paid as part of Holiday CTO payout. At the end of the fiscal year or Uupon employee separation, employees shall not receive any payment for unused Personal Holiday hours.
(17) Any day or part of a day declared by the City Council, by ordinance or resolution, to be a Holiday.
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18 (b) City Offices. City offices and other facilities, except those providing essential public services, such as police and fire protection, shall be closed on said Holidays. (c) Holiday Schedule. Each year, the Personnel Officer shall create a Holiday Schedule for the purpose of addressing holidays falling on weekends. (d) Full-Time Employees. Every full-time employee shall be entitled to a day off with pay for each of the holidays listed in subdivision (a) of this section, unless required to work, in which case they shall be compensated for such work with Holiday CTO, in accordance with subdivision (e) of this section herein.
(1) Employees on Alternative Workweek Schedules. Full-time employees assigned to an Alternative Workweek schedule as described in section (1), subdivision (h)(2), of this Handbook, shall be compensated as follows:
i. If the Holiday lands on an employee’s regularly scheduled nine-hour workday, they shall be compensated for nine (9) hours of pay.
ii. If the Holiday lands on an employee’s regularly scheduled eight-hour workday, they shall be compensated for four (4) hours for that workweek, and four (4) hours for the next workweek that begins on that same day.
iii. If the Holiday lands on an employee’s regularly scheduled alternating day off, they shall not receive any compensation. (e) Holiday Compensatory Time Off (CTO).
(1) Earning Holiday CTO. If a full-time employee is required to work on a holiday as part of their regular shift, or the holiday occurs on their regular day off, that is not a weekend, the employee shall earn eight (8) hours of Holiday CTO hours. If an employee is required to work on a holiday not as a part of their regular shift, the employee shall be compensated as overtime pursuant to Section 11 of this Handbook. The Personal Holiday shall not be included for purposes of this provision and the eight (8) hours of Personal Holiday leave shall not be included in Holiday CTO hours. (2) Use and Payment of Holiday CTO. Holiday CTO must be used within 180 days of being earned. After 180 days, the Holiday CTO will automatically be paid out at the employee’s overtime rate. Personal Holiday leave shall not be paid as part of Holiday CTO pay out. (3) FLSA Exempt Employees. FLSA exempt employees required to work on a holiday shall be granted informal holiday time off at the discretion of the City Manager. (e) Holiday Leave for Police Sergeants, Corporals, and Officers. (1) Eligibility. Police Sergeants, Corporals, and Officers shall accrue Holiday Leave in lieu of Holidays or Holiday CTO.
(2) Accumulation. Eligible employees shall accrue 4.62 hours of Holiday Leave per pay period in lieu of the Holidays in Section 10(a). (3) Cash-Out. Eligible employees may cash-out their accumulated Holiday Leave at any time, in ten (10) hour increments, by submitting a written cash-out request as specified by the Personnel Officer. Cash-out payments shall be paid at the employee’s current base rate of pay. 178
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19 (4) Maximum Accumulation. The maximum accumulation of Holiday Leave is 120 hours. Employees who reach this maximum accumulation will receive an automatic pay down of any hours above this amount at the employee’s overtime rate of pay. (5) Payment at Separation of Employment. At separation of employment, accumulated Holiday Leave not in excess of one hundred twenty (120) hours will be paid at the employee’s current base rate of pay.
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20 SECTION 11. OVERTIME.
(a) Defined. Overtime is defined as authorized time worked in excess of forty (40) hours in a Week the employee’s assigned workweek. Certain exceptions may apply for police department employees, or as otherwise provided by law.
(b) Authorization. Overtime shall be authorized and assigned by the City Manager, Department Head, or designee.
(c) Compensation. Overtime shall be compensated in cash or in compensatory time off (CTO) as determined by the Department Head. Employees eligible to receive overtime shall be compensated at the rate of one and one-half times their hourly straight time rate. (d) Compensatory Time Off.
(1) Requesting Use. The process for requesting use of earned CTO shall be the same process as requesting use of Vacation within this Resolution. (2) Cash-Out. If an employee has been unable to take their CTO and has a CTO balance in excess of one hundred sixty (160) hours as of December 31 of each year, the employee shall be paid in cash for all hours in excess of one hundred sixty (160). (3) Payment Upon Separation. Upon separation from City service, the employee shall receive a lump sum payment for any earned CTO. (e) Call-Back Time. Call-back work is work performed at a time outside of and not continuous with an employee's regular work schedule. A non-exempt employee called back to work shall receive no less than three (3) hours pay at the overtime rate unless such callback is within three (3) hours of the beginning of the employee's next shift, in which case the employee shall only be paid for the hours remaining before the beginning of the employee's next shift. An employee may be called back to work at the discretion of the City Manager or Department Head due to exigent circumstances or operational need. (f) Court Standby Time. An employee required to be on standby for court appearance as a part of their regular duties must notify their Department Head or designee as soon as the employee receives notice from the court.
(1) During Regular Shift. Employee shall not receive any additional compensation for court time during their regular shift. If the employee is called to court and the court time extends beyond their regular shift, the employee shall be compensated at their overtime rate for the actual time spent beyond their regular shift.
(2) Standby and not Called. When an employee is subpoenaed for a court appearance on their scheduled day off but not called to court, the employee shall receive three (3) hours of overtime compensation.
(3) Standby and Called. When an employee is subpoenaed for a court appearance on their scheduled day and called to court, the employee shall receive a minimum of three (3) hours of overtime, or the actual time of the standby and court appearance, whichever is greater. 180
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21 SECTION 12. ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR FLSA EXEMPT EMPLOYEES. (a) Eligibility. The City Manager, department heads, and other FLSA exempt employees shall be eligible for Administrative Leave.
(b) Granted. Eligible employees shall be granted Administrative Leave as follows.

Employee Hours per Fiscal Year
City Manager 96 hours
Other FLSA Exempt Employees 80 hours
(c) Regulations.
(1) Balances. Administrative Leave balances shall be granted as a lump sum on July 1. At no point in time shall the Administrative Leave balance exceed those set by this Resolution, unless otherwise approved by City Council Resolution or Contract. (2) Temporary FLSA exempt employees. FLSA exempt employees hired on a temporary basis, shall earn prorated administrative leave monthly in arrears. (3) New Employees. Employees eligible to receive Administrative Leave shall be granted such leave on a pro-rated allocation based on appointment date provided the employee is not employed elsewhere on the appointment date, otherwise the pro-rated allocation shall be granted based on the hire date.
(4) Payment Upon Separation. Any Unused Administrative Leave shall be paid as a lump sum (up to a pro-rated maximum) upon separation from City service. The pro-rated maximum shall be calculated by dividing the hours of Administrative Leave granted on July 1 by the number of pay periods, and then multiplying that result by the number of pay periods worked by the separating employee during the fiscal year of separation. (5) Usage. Employees may request use of Administrative Leave consistent with Section 9 of this Resolution.
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22 SECTION 13. SALARY STEPS AND EVALUATIONS.
(a) Starting Rate.
(1) City Manager. The City Manager’s rate of pay may be set by a City Council approved employment agreement.
(2) Step Placement for New Employees. A new employee of the City shall be placed at Step A for the specified range unless the City Manager determines it is in the best interest of the City to place the employee above Step A. The City Manager shall document any placement above Step A with a written justification memorandum to be placed in the employee’s personnel file. (3) Additional Requirement for Department Heads.
i. A new Department Head may only be placed above Step A with City Council authorization.
ii. Based upon the City Manager’s recommendation, the City Council may enter into an employment agreement with a
Department Head. This agreement may contain provisions
inconsistent with this Resolution.
(b) Evaluations.
(1) Annual Evaluations for Full-Time Employees. All full-time employees shall receive an annual written performance evaluation on or around the anniversary of either their hire date or the anniversary of the appointment date to their current position if appointed to a new position after the hire date.
(2) Evaluations for Part-Time Employees. Part-time employees who have been appointed for more than twelve (12) months shall receive a written performance evaluation for that time period, and each successive twelve (12) month time period. (c) Salary.
(1) Salary Resolution. Salaries are adopted by a separate Salary Resolution. (2) Skill Ranges. Certain full-time classifications are comprised of Skill Ranges. The City Manager may appoint a new employee to any classification within a Skill Range, or promote an employee to a higher classification within a Skill Range. To do so, the employee must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification, and there must be an operational need for appointment to the higher classification.
(3) Salary Step Placement. After completion of an annual performance evaluation as described above, the Department Head shall provide a recommendation to the City Manager if a salary step advancement is recommended. If the annual performance evaluation is conducted after the salary step advancement date, and advancement is recommended, that advancement shall be retroactive to the first pay period commencing after the anniversary of either the employee’s hire date or the anniversary of the appointment date to the employee’s current position if appointed to a new position after the hire date. (4) Early Salary Step Advancement. The City Manager shall have the authority to provide employees a one-time early advancement of one salary step as a tool for employee 182
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23 retention or extraordinary skill advancement. The City Manager shall document any early step advancement with a written justification memorandum to be placed in the employee’s Personnel File. (d) Training & Professional Development. The City shall cover employee expenses for training that is required by law, training that is required to maintain certifications, training that is required as a condition of employment, and training that is determined by the Department Head to be necessary for employee professional development. The City Manager shall prepare a Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy for City Council approval.
(e) Payroll and Timekeeping. The Personnel Officer shall create procedures for payroll and timekeeping. Any authorized and earned leave balances, other pays, or deductions described in this Handbook shall be accounted for on a prorated per-paycheck basis. 183
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24 SECTION 14. HEALTH BENEFITS.
(a) Definition. “Health Benefits” shall mean medical, dental, and vision care provided to the employee by the City.
(b) Premiums. The Council, by Resolution, shall set the monthly employee share of Health Benefits premiums, generally as a part of the annual budget process. (c) Full-Time Employees. All full-time employees are eligible for Health Benefits beginning the first day of their first the month following the employee’s completion of thirty (30) full calendar month days of employment.

Example:

Start date: May 21st
30th day: June 19th
Benefits effective date: July 1st
(d) Part-Time Employees. Part-time employees shall not be eligible for health benefits.
(e) Opt-Out Provision. Employees eligible for Health Benefits may choose to optout of the medical plan at any time, where and how currently allowed by the City’s contracted Health Benefits provider. Once disenrolled, the employee shall receive an additional non-pensionable cash allowance of $300.00 per month.
(f) COBRA. Upon separation from employment eligible employees may continue coverage of their health insurance in accordance and for the length of time permitted by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”). 184
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25 SECTION 15. AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE.
(a) Eligibility. Automobile allowance shall be issued at the discretion of the City Manager based on operational need. Employees who are assigned a City-owned vehicle are not eligible for an automobile allowance.
(b) Rates. Automobile allowances for eligible employees shall not exceed the following:

Employee Monthly Automobile Allowance
City Manager Set per employment contract
Department Heads $500.00
Other Employees $250.00
(c) Procedures. The Personnel Officer is charged with promulgating procedures for driving on City business.
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26 SECTION 16. RETIREMENT AND RETIREES.
(a) Social Security & CalPERS. Eligibility for Social Security and CalPERS, including placement as a Classic or PEPRA member, shall be determined by the appropriate State and/or Federal agencies.
(b) Retiree Health Plan. The City shall offer a Retiree Health Plan, where and how currently allowed by the City’s contracted health benefits provider, and the monthly retiree premium contribution shall be set annually by Council Resolution. (c) Eligibility for Retiree Health Plan Enrollment. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Retiree Health Plan only when all the following conditions are met:
(1) Employee must request enrollment in the Retiree Health Plan in writing to the Personnel Officer prior to separation from City service. (2) Employee must have at least five (5) years of consecutive and continuous CalPERS service credit with the City of Fowler immediately prior to separation from City service which shall not include resignation in lieu of disciplinary action or termination. (3) At the time of separation, employee may not have any pending disciplinary action that could result in employee termination.
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27 SECTION 17. UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT.
(a) Police Department Personnel Stipend.
(1) Eligible Classification. Officer, Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Community Service Officer, Crime Analyst, Records and Property Technician I/II, and volunteer. (2) Implementation. The Personnel Officer shall implement procedures for an annual employee uniform stipend or reimbursement program in an amount as authorized in the annual budget.
(b) Fire Department Personnel Stipend. Reserved.
(c) Safety Shoe Stipend.
(1) Eligible Classifications. Building Inspector I/II, Building Official, Code Enforcement Officer I/II, Planning & Code Enforcement Technician I, Maintenance Assistant, Maintenance Worker, Senior Maintenance Worker, Lead Maintenance Worker, Public Works Director, Public Works Supervisor, Water Operator in Training, Water Operator I/II, Lead Water Operator. (2) Implementation. The Personnel Officer shall implement procedures for an annual employee shoe stipend or reimbursement program as authorized in the annual budget. 187
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28 SECTION 18. WATER DIVISION ON-CALL STIPEND.
(a) Intent. Public Works Water Division Personnel are often needed in a 24/7 capacity to serve the residents of Fowler and ensure basic services are provided for sanitation and life safety. (b) Eligibility. The following classifications are eligible to participate in this program:

Water Operator I/ II, Lead Water Operator, and Public Works Supervisor. (c) Implementation.
(1) On-Call Shift Schedule. The on-call shift begins Tuesday at 3:30 PM and ends the following Tuesday at 7:00 AM.
(2) Non-Exempt Employee Stipend. Eligible employees designated by the Department Head as “on-call” shall be eligible for an on-call stipend as follows:

Weekdays - $25.00 per weekday (Monday through Friday)
Weekends - $40.00 per weekend day (Saturday and Sunday) Holidays - Double the above daily rate for holidays designated in Section 10 of this Handbook.
(3) Exempt Employee Stipend. Eligible employees designated by the Department Head as “on-call” shall be eligible for an on-call stipend as follows:

Weekdays - $35.00 per weekday (Monday through Friday)
Weekends - $65.00 per weekend day (Saturday and Sunday) Holidays - Double the above daily rate for holidays designated in Section 10 of this Handbook.
(4) Call-Back. In the event a non-exempt on-call employee responds to a call, the employee shall be compensated in accordance with Section 11 of this Handbook. (5) Implementation. The Personnel Officer shall create procedures to implement this section.
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29 SECTION 19. ANNUAL LEAVE CASH-OUT PROGRAM.
(a) Sick. Employees may cash out up to 16 hours of sick leave on November 15th the second paycheck of November of each year, provided that the employee’s sick leave balance is at least 96 hours after the cash out.
(b) Vacation or Administrative Leave. Employees may cash out up to 32 hours of any combination of vacation or administrative leave on November 15th the second paycheck of November of each year, provided that the employee’s vacation leave balance is at least 80 hours after the cash out. (c) Implementation. The Personnel Officer shall create procedures to implement this section.
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30 SECTION 20. CERTIFIED BILINGUAL PAY.
(a) Intent. To provide quality services to all Fowler residents, City staff need to be able to interact with community members in their language of choice. (b) Languages. The Personnel Officer shall maintain a list of eligible languages. (c) Rate. Employees passing a certification exam shall receive Certified Bilingual Pay of one hundred dollars ($100) per month, regardless of how many languages for which an employee is certified.
(d) Designation. Department Heads shall recommend, and the City Manager may approve, those assignments for which bilingual skill is desired and Certified Bilingual Pay may be offered.

Employees who transfer to an assignment where bilingual skill is not offered, shall no longer be eligible for Certified Bilingual Pay upon acceptance of the transfer. (e) Annual Verification. The City Manager shall annually review and approve the list of assignments where Certified Bilingual Pay may be eligible and offered. This process may result in the elimination of Certified Bilingual Pay for some or all assignments. Nothing herein is intended to create and nothing herein shall be interpreted as creating a vested right to Certified Bilingual Pay. (f) Exam. Certified Bilingual Pay may only be offered after the employee has passed a certification exam to verify written and spoken ability. (g) Five-Year Recertification. Employees must take and pass the certification exam every five (5) years.
(h) Implementation. The Personnel Officer shall create procedures to implement this section.
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31 SECTION 21. STREETS DIVISION ON-CALL STIPEND.
(a) Intent. Public Works Streets Division Personnel are often needed in a 24/7 capacity to serve the residents of Fowler and ensure basic services are provided for maintenance of city streets, concrete infrastructure, and lighting.
(b) Eligibility. The following classifications are eligible to participate in this program:

Maintenance Assistant, Maintenance Worker, Lead Maintenance Worker, and Public Works Supervisor. (c) Implementation.
(1) On-Call Shift Schedule. The on-call shift begins Tuesday at 3:30 PM and ends the following Tuesday at 7:00 AM.
(2) Non-Exempt Employee Stipend. Eligible employees designated by the Department Head as “on-call” shall be eligible for an on-call stipend as follows:

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Fowler City Council
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