Agenda packet — Hanford City Council, April 19, 2022

April 19, 2022
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.

4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION AND CLOSED SESSION:

ROLL CALL BY THE CITY CLERK :

PUBLIC COMMENT :

Comments from the public are limited to items on the agenda (GC 54 954.3a). A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence.

STUDY SESSION:

A. Review and provide direction on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and the proposed 2022 Action Plan
B. Presentation and Council review of the proposed Civic Park Renovation and Improvement Projects
CLOSED SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF THE FOLLOWING :

A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (GC 54956.9 (d)(2)):

Threatened litigation regarding zoning and land use matter.

Council Members will meet in-person in the Council
Chambers. The meeting will also be lived streamed on the City’s website: http://livestream.hanford.city/

B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (GC 54956.9 (d)(4)):
5 potential cases.

C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (GC 54956.8):

Property: 113 Court St. (Bastille)
APN: 010-265-001-000
Agency Negotiators: Mario Cifuentez and Ty Mizote
Negotiating Party: Jerry Irons and Greg Enloe

Property: 113 Court St. (Court House)
APN: 010-265-001-000
Agency Negotiators: Mario Cifuentez and Ty Mizote
Negotiating Party: Miles and Anna Dunford
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION:

ROLL CALL:

INVOCATION:

FLAG SALUTE:

CLOSED SESSION ACTION REPORT:

COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS:

Brief information-only reports from City Council and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by City Council related to meetings attended at City expenses (AB1234).

PUBLIC COMMENT:

This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters within the jurisdiction of the Hanford City Council. This is also the public’s opportunity to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion purposes or to comment on any item on the agenda. State law does not allow the Council to discuss or take action on issues not on the agenda, except that members of the Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights (Gov. Code sec. 54954.2). A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these matters unless a request is made and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed and voted upon by a separate motion.

A. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: Waive reading in full of resolutions and ordinances and approval and adoption of same by reading title the only.

B. City Clerk: Approval of the Minutes of the October 19, 2021 Meeting C. City Clerk: Den ial of a claim for damages and authorization for the City Clerk to send out notification of such to Luis Ramirez Jr.

D. City Attorney: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 22 -04, to formalize the CFD tax that has been approved by th e owners of lan d within the CFD; and (ii) authorize the City’s Finance director to add the special tax to the tax roll for collection via property tax bills.

E. Administration: Introduction of Ordinance No. 22 -05, Amending Chapter 2.36 of the Municipal Code to create an Alternate seat on the City's Planning Commission.

F. Public Works: Authorization for the Director of Public Works to send a letter to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), requesting the extension of water service for one dwelling in the County of Kings, without annexation by the City of Hanford. (APN 014-240-016, 9991 Country Lane).

G. Public Work: Authorization for the Director of Public Works to send a letter to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), requesting the extens ion of sewer se rvice for one dwelling in the County of Kings without annexation by the City of Hanford. (APN 007 -010-012, 7076 11th Avenue).

H. Fire: Authorization to award a contract to Robinson's Interiors of Hanford, CA, in the amount of $48,150 and es tablish a conti ngency of $4,815 (10%), for the Removal and Replacement of Flooring at Fire Stations 1 and 2.

I. Finance: Receive and File the City of Hanford's Quarterly Investment Portfolio and Transactions Reports
PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Public Hearing to cons ider the issuan ce of private activity bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in support of the Northstar Apartments project (TEFRA Hearing) and Adoption of Resolution No. 22-10-R.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Police: Introduction of Ordi nance No. 22-03 and Compliance Policy 706 for Military equipment reporting as mandated by the State under AB481.

COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:

At this time, any Council Member, subject to Council Policies and Procedures, may request staff to report back to the Council at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. (GOV. CODE SEC. 54954.2) Council Future Agenda Items
Upcoming Events and Important Dates:

April 22: Goodwill Hanford Superstore Grand opening & ribbon cutting 700 N. 11th Ave. 9:30 am April 23: Autism Awareness 5K Run/Walk 10:00 am in Civic Park www.runsignup.com April 23: Daddy Daughter Dinner & Dance Civic Auditorium 6:00 pm-9:00 pm (Register:
https://apm.activecommunities.com/hanfordrec/Activity_Search/7167 ) May 3: Regular City Council Meeting
ADJOURNMENT:

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available to public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at 319 N. Douty Street, Hanford, California 93230, during normal business hours. Such agendas are also available at the city’s website, www.cityofhanfordca.com subject to staff’s ability to post the agenda before the meeting.

If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office, 559-585-2515, 319 N. Douty Street, Hanford, California 93230, at least 2 days prior to the meeting {28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II}

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022

AGENDA SECTION: A

SUBJECT:

Review and provide direction on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and the proposed 2022 Action Plan

RECOMMENDATION:

See staff report, attached.

FISCAL IMPACT:

ATTACHMENTS:

Staff Report CDBG – 2022 Action Plan (1)
Guide to Understanding CDBG PROGRAM EXHIBIT A
Funding Recommendations Action Plan 2022.23 EXHIBIT B

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CITY OF HANFORD CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: Tuesday, April 19, 2022

SUBJECT: 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

FROM: Community Development-Housing

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Review and provide direction on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposed 2022 Action Plan CDBG activities and programs.

BACKGROUND

The City of Hanford receives funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as an entitlement city under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The CDBG program is the principal Federal program providing locali ties with grants to devise innovative and constructive neighborhood approaches to improve the physical, economic, and social conditions in their communities through “the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable li ving environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate -income.” Additional program information is attached in EXHIBIT A.

As an entitlement city under the CDBG program, the City of Hanford receives funds annually on a formula grant basis. Hanford has historically expended all of its CDBG funds on projects benefiting low- and very-low-income persons. HUD regulations require all CDBG funded activities to meet one of the three national objectives:

1. Benefit low-and very-low-income persons;

2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or

3. Meet other community development needs having particular urgency or posing a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community.

All of the proposed projects for Hanford would meet the first objective of benefiting low-and very- low-income persons.

Consolidated Plan
As a condition of receiving federal funds, the Federal Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) requires the City to prepare a five -year (2019-2023) Consolidated Plan (ConPlan ), which the City Council approved on May 7, 2019. The ConPlan serves as the blueprint for community development activity in the City and the use of CDBG funds.

Annual Action Plan
The Annual Action Plan (APP) is prepared by the City every year according to requirements set forth by HUD. This upcoming funding 2022/23 is the fourth year of the 5-year Consolidated Plan.

• The Annual Action Plan identifies the projects and programs to be undertaken during the upcoming fiscal year and the proposed objectives and outcomes to be achieved within the overall context of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan; and

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Attachment: Staff Report CDBG – 2022 Action Plan (1) (2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan) 2 • The Annual Action Plan acts as the City’s application process for federal formula grants, It is principally comprised of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

It is estimated that the City will receive a CDBG allocation of $558,523, which is the same amount of CDBG funds received last year and an estimated $25,000 in program income from previous loan payments. THIS AMOUNT WILL BE UPDATED once HUD releases the FY22 /23 CDBG entitlement allocations.

There are also statutory limitations on the percentage of CDBG funds that may be utilized for administrative purposes at no more than 20% of the entitlement and Public Services at no more than 15% of the entitlement. Th e remaining funds are utilized for Affordable Housing, Public Facilities, and Capital Improvements projects. The total funds recommended for 2022 /23 by eligibility category are as follows:

Housing (Housing Rehabilitation) $200,000
Rental Housing Rehabilitation – Sunrise Apartments $188,000 Public Services $ 83,818
TOTAL PROGRAMMATIC FUNDS (80%) $471.818
ADMINISTRATION (20%) $111,705

TOTAL CDBG 2022-2023 FUNDING

$583,523

Therefore, based on the limited amount of resources available, staff assessment is that the proposed 2022/23 projects will meet the defined national objective, complete at least one of the following priority needs established in the 2019 -2023 Five -Year Consolidated Plan , and demonstrate the ability to spend grant funding within the applicable timeliness provisions . The proposed projects and funding are summarized in EXHIBIT B.

This discussion provides staff direction in the APP preparation process, which provides Council an opportunity to review the proposed activities/programs, obtain feedback from the Community and add, delete or make recommendations. The proposed 2022-2023 Action Plan draft will be available for a minimum thirty-day (30) public comment period, which opened on April 11, 2022.

Staff will conduct a public hearing, adopt the tentative plan on May 3, 2022, but continue to accept public comment until May 12, 2022.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Notice of the public hearing before the City of Hanford City Council was published on April 8 in the Hanford Sentinel. No public comments have been received as of the date of preparation of this report.

FISCAL IMPACT

This action is a prerequisite to ensuring the City can receive its anticipated $558,523 CDBG entitlement funds.

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Attachment: Staff Report CDBG – 2022 Action Plan (1) (2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan)

GUIDE TO

UNDERSTANDING

THE HUD CDBG

PROGRAM

City of Hanford
CDBG Program
317 N. Douty St
Hanford CA 93230

Administered by the Department of
Community Development-Housing

EXHIBIT A

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Attachment: Guide to Understanding CDBG PROGRAM EXHIBIT A (2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action 2 | P a g e
The City of Hanford participates in the Department of Housing & Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Cities Program. The City receives a formula grant annually as a participant in the Entitlement Cities Program. The primary objective of the CDBG Program is the preservation and development of viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, economic development opportunities, public services , and public facilities principally for low- and moderate-income persons.

The Community Development Block Grant staff administers the CDBG Program for the City. Our fiscal year is July 1 through June 30. The City operates under five (5) general program areas under the CDBG Program:

1. Administration: Administration of the grant itself; this program is in-house by CDBG staff.

2. Planning Services: Provide planning and administration within The City of Hanford limits. The City provides general management, oversight, and coordination of the CDBG Program and other related activities. It utilizes a majority of these funds for the development of the Consolidated Plan (CP), the Annual Action Plan (AAP), and the Consolidation Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER).

HUD limits funding in this category to 20% of the City’s total annual CDBG Entitlement Grant.

3. Housing Services: Provide housing rehabilitation and emergency repairs on single -family owner - occupied dwellings within The City of Hanford limits. Single-family homeowners/occupants may apply for funding if their homes need housing rehabilitation and emergency repairs. The City operates intermediate and substantial Housing Rehabilitation programs.

4. Public Facilities: Governmental agencies and non -profit agencies, including faith -based organizations, may apply for funding from the CDBG Program if their building provides a public service to low- and moderate-income citizens. Services include but are not limited to child care, health care, recreation, education, homeless persons, and senior citizens. This program also includes pa rks, playgrounds, streets, sidewalks, infrastructure, upgrades , and improvements to public facilities that provide a service to low- and moderate-income individuals and families.

5. Public Services: Governmental agencies and non -profit agencies, including fai th-based organizations, may apply for funding from the CDBG Program if they provide a public service including but not limited to: child care, health care, recreation, education, homeless persons, senior citizens, etc. and too low- and moderate-income individuals and families. The Public Service Program has a cap of 15% of the total grant amount annually.

Communities develop their programs and funding priorities based on local needs. HUD has established guidelines to define the types of projects and activi ties that may be undertaken and ensure each project or activity meets one of the national objectives of the CDBG Program. Examples of eligible projects and activities include:

▪ Acquisition and disposition of real property;
▪ Acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of public facilities such as community, senior, and health centers. Public facilities also include streets, sidewalks, parks, playgrounds, and infrastructure (water and sewer or flood and drainage improvements); ▪ Provisions of public services such as child care, health care, recreation or education programs, services for senior citizens, and services for homeless persons; and ▪ Residential housing rehabilitation.

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Attachment: Guide to Understanding CDBG PROGRAM EXHIBIT A (2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action 3 | P a g e

NATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Each project or activity must carry out one of the three national objectives of the program:

1. Benefit low and moderate-income persons individually, such as housing rehabilitation, or area-wide, such as improvements to streets, sidewalks, and parks. Activities that benefit special populations that are presumed to be low and moderate-income, such as elderly persons, abused spouses or children, homeless persons, and developmentally or physically disabled/handicapped persons;

2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight;

3. Meet urgent community development needs that pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community (i.e., natural disasters).

GOALS
The Community Development Block Grant Program will partner with other agencies to accomplish their short and long-term goals and, at the same time, meet the goals set by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. These goals include:

Decent Housing - including assisting homeless persons obtain affordable housing; assisting persons at risk of becoming homeless; retention of affordable housing stock; increasing the availability of affordable permanent housing in standard condition to low-income and moderate-income families, particularly to members of disadvantaged minorities without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability; increasing the supply of supportive housing which includes structural features and services to enable persons with special needs (including persons with HIV/AIDS) to live in dignity and independence, and providing affordable housing that is accessible to job opportunities.

A Suitable Living Environment - including improving the safety and livability of neighborhoods; increasing access to quality public and private facilities and services; reducing the isolation of income groups within areas through spatial de -concentration of housing opportunities for lower-income persons and the revitalization of deteriorating neighborhoods; restoring and preserving properties of special historic, architectural, or aesthetic value; and conserving of energy resources.

Expanded Economic Opportunities - including job creation and retention; establishment, stabilization, and expansion of small businesses (including microbusinesses); provision of public services concerned with employment; provision of jobs to low -income persons living in areas affected by those programs and activities, or job resulting from carrying out activities under programs covered by the plan; availability of mortgage financing for low -income persons at reasonable rat es using nondiscriminatory lending practices; access to capital and credit for development activities that promote the long -term economic and social viability of the community; and empowerment and self-sufficiency for low-income persons to reduce generational poverty in federally assisted housing and public housing.

ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES

A wide variety of projects or activities are eligible for CDBG funding. Suitable activities that may be requested to be funded will fall into one of the following categories:

1. Public services such as (a) shelter for abused women and children, (b) health care and substance abuse services, (c) activities to help prevent or address homelessness, (d) fair housing education, (e) job training, and (f) services for the elderly, disabled, or disadvantaged youths, etc. HUD limits funding in this category to a maximum of 15% of the City’s total annual CDBG Entitlement Grant amount.

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Attachment: Guide to Understanding CDBG PROGRAM EXHIBIT A (2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action 4 | P a g e

2. Public facilities and improvement activities such as (a) acquisition, installation, construction, and rehabilitation of infrastructure (e.g., water/sewer lines, streets, and sidewalks) and (b) acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of neighborhood fa cilities, and facilities for persons with special needs, (e.g., homeless shelters, group homes, and halfway houses), etc. Activities such as (a) code enforcement and (b) historic preservation.

3. Planning and administration, the general management, oversight, and coordination of the CDBG Program and other related activities. HUD limits funding in this category to 20% of the City’s total annual CDBG Entitlement Grant.

4. Housing activities such as (a) rehabilitation and preservation, (b) lead -based paint testing a nd abatement, (c) energy conservation projects, and (d) emergency repairs.

INCOME LIMITS
For a project or activity to be eligible for CDBG funding, 51% of the beneficiaries must be low - to moderate-income, adjusted for family size, as defined by the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for Kings County.

County Number of Persons in Household
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Kings
39,150 44,750 50,350 55,900 60,400 64,850 69,350 73,800 Source of Income Limits: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Regulations Effective: REVISED 01/01/2022

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

CDBG funds are federal funds, and therefore, there are many significant rules and regulations that must be followed to comply with federal requirements. Some of these are:
▪ A minimum of 70% of the annual grant must support activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons. Some activities meeting this requir ement are those which: (a) serve all residents in a particular area, where at least 51% of residents are low- to moderate-income, (b) benefit a limited clientele, as long as at least 51% are low- to moderate-income, (c) improve permanent single-family residential structures which are owned and occupied by low- to moderate-income persons; ▪ CDBG funds generally may not be used for religious activities or provided to primarily religious entities for activities. CDBG funds may be used for eligible public services to be provided through a primarily religious entity, provided that the religious entity agrees with the City stating it will not discriminate on the basis of religion and it will not provide any sort of religious services or other types of influential activities;
▪ Agencies selected to receive CDBG funds are known as sub -grantees or sub-recipients and will be required to enter into an agreement with the City before receiving any CDBG funds; ▪ Sub-grantees and sub-recipients must be prepared to begin their proposed activity on or about July 1st of each year;
▪ Monthly programmatic reports with supporting documentation will be required, as well as monitoring visit(s) to ensure compliance with appropriate rules and regulations; ▪ Income must be documented and verified for each client or household; ▪ A maximum of 15% of the total annual grant can be used for public service activities; ▪ A maximum of 20% of the total annual grant can be used for administrative activities; and

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Attachment: Guide to Understanding CDBG PROGRAM EXHIBIT A (2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action 5 | P a g e

▪ Administrative, Public Service, and Public Facility project records must be maintained for five years from the completion of the project.
▪ The CDBG staff will present a proposed budget, including recommendations for financing, to the City Council in March-April. The City must adopt the CDBG Annual Action Plan before submitting it to the HUD Regional Field Office no later than May 15th. HUD will notify the City whether it has approved the City’s Annual Action Plan. HUD may request the City to amend its Action Plan due to reduced funding, or HUD may request additional information before it approves the Action Plan. ▪ The City cannot award any funds to subgrantees or subrecipients until the HUD Regional Field Office approves the Action Plan and signs an agreement between HUD and the City. ▪ Funding awards are effective on the date Federal funds are awarded to the City. Funding requests must conform to the guidelines enclosed so that all submissions may be evaluated relatively.

Citizen Participation
The City of Hanford encourages all of its residents to participate in developing its Annual Action Plan (AAP) and Consolidated Plan (CP). The CDBG staff places display ads in the Hanford Sentinel Newspaper announcing when public hearings and meetings will be held. Citizens are also encouraged to review and comment on the CAPER. Any comments received will be inserted into or attached to the Plans or CAPER before submission to the HUD Regional Field Office.

Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) HUD requires the City to complete and submit a Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the HUD regional office within 90 days after the calendar year ends. This report is completed by September 28th of each year. The report is posted on the City’s website www.cityofhanfordca.com under Community Development. The report includes projects/activities completed, funds committed and expensed and other accomplishments achieved during the prior CDBG calendar year. The information is available for citizen comments for 15 days in early Sep tember. Hard copies of the report are available at the City’s Community Development Department.

Annual Action Plan (AAP)
HUD requires the City to complete and submit an Annual Action Plan to the HUD Regional Field Office no later than May 17th each year for the next HUD funding cycle.

The planning process for this report begins with a public hearing in April for citizens to provide input in developing the plan. The plan is made available for citizen comments for 30 days starting in April and ending in May with another public hearing. Hard copies of this proposed report are available at the City’s Community Development Department. The information is posted on the City’s website www.cityofhanfordca.com under Com munity Development. The report includes proposed projects/activities, proposed funding requests, and other information required by HUD.

5-Year Consolidated Plan (CP)
HUD requires the City to complete and submit a Consolidated Plan every three to five years to the HUD Regional Field office. The planning process for this report begins with a public hearing in April of each year to solicit citizens’ input in developing the plan. The information is posted on the City’s website www.cityofhanfordca.com under Community Development. The report includes the City’s priorities and proposed projects for five years.

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Attachment: Guide to Understanding CDBG PROGRAM EXHIBIT A (2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action

EXHIBIT B

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Funding Recommendations
Action Plan 2022

Based on the estimated 2022-23 allocation of $558,523 and other CDBG funding resources, staff assessment is that the 2022/23 proposed projects will meet the defined national objective, complete one of the following priority needs established in the 2019 -2023 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, and demonstrate the ability to spend grant funding within the applicable timeliness provisions.

2019-2023 Priority Needs
• provide decently, preserved, affordable housing
• maintain and promote neighborhood preservation
• support special needs programs and services
• public facility/infrastructure improvements
• economic development

Funding Projects and Activities 2022-2023

Planning and Administration: Subject to 20% of the yearly allocation.

The City of Hanford will utilize up to $111,705 to provide efficient administration and oversight of the City’s CDBG Program. Eligible costs include but are not limited to paying staff time for administrative duties associated with carrying out the grant and paying for training, materials, and advertising.

Housing:

Housing Rehabilitation:

The City of Hanford will utilize up to $200,000 for the City’s Emergency/Minor Repair Program. Through this program, qualifying residents are offered financing for emergency home repairs. The program provides up to $20,000 per household. Repairs include but are not limited to roof repair or replacement, heating, and air repair or replacement, and disability modifications. It is anticipated that ten(10) households will be assisted through the program.

Sunrise Apartments:

KTHA SUNRISE LLC requests $188,000 in CDBG funds for Housing Rehab of the Stardust Motel. The City awarded $238,702 CDBG-CV3 funds in 2020 to assist in converting the 22 units at Stardust Motel to Sunrise Apartments. These additional funds will rehabilitate an interim housing unit at Motel Stardust to convert it to a permanent housing unit. The scope of work includes modifying twenty-two efficiency units

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Attachment: Funding Recommendations Action Plan 2022.23 EXHIBIT B (2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual to meet HUD Housing Quality Standards. In all units, modifications will include new paint, new window blinds and furniture, flooring repair and replacement, bathroom sink and shower replacement, full kitchens added, walk-in closet added, and some electrical, mechanical, and plumbing upgrades. In addition to the residential spaces, the management office and residence will be converted into a 1-bedroom apartment for staff and a property manager’s office, a serviced office and shared bathroom facilities. The parking lot will be stripped and adjusted to allow for additional parking and new bike racks. By the Site Plan Review conducted by the County of Kings, the project scope also includes adding a new parking lot. The laundry facilities will be redesigned to accommodate ADA upgrades. Life-safety updates will consist of prefabricated staircases replaced on the exterior of the building and exterior railings updated to meet code requirements. Units will be converted from interim to permanent housing one by one as the timing of project funds allows.

Public Services: Subject to 15% of the yearly allocation.

King Tulare Homeless Alliance (KTHA) COC :

Staff requests $10,000 from this service provider for the following program years 2022 and 2023 The Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance is a non-profit organization that partners with several area agencies to address the homeless needs in Hanford. CDBG funds will help fund various activities, including but not limited to the Point in Time census . A Point in Time is a snapshot of the homel ess community throughout Kings and Tulare Counties. The survey results provide a depth of information about patterns in the homeless population within these counties. A Point in Time count provides service agencies, local government, and policymakers the opportunity to spot homelessness trends and evaluate the success of existing programs. It is a tool for agencies and their partners to apply for funding and to plan programs and services to meet the needs of people experiencing homelessne ss within our community .

Utility Assistance:

The City of Hanford will utilize up to $18,818 to help people facing hardship pay water bills while helping to ensure that water is readily available for all families. To qualify for the program, residents must have an income at or below 80 percent of Kings County Income Limits, provide proof of income, Canceled recommendation – The City of Hanford applied for a grant to assist those facing hardship.

Kings Commission on Aging-Senior Meals:

Staff requests $58,818 from this service provider for the following program years, 2022 and 2023, to deliver meals to homebound. Provide funding to assist with the substantial increase in operating costs of local community kitchens and food pantries due to increased food demand. Reimburse documented operating costs, such as staff costs, supplies, utilities, maintenance, and insurance. Funding will provide 7,737 meals for the disabled and homebound seniors.

Fair Housing Education:

As an Entitlement City for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the city prepared a five-year Consolidated Plan and annually prepared an Action plan for the use of CDBG funds. The City’s Community Development Department is tasked with

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Attachment: Funding Recommendations Action Plan 2022.23 EXHIBIT B (2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual furthering housing goals, including conducting education and outreach activities to encourage compliance with federal and state fair housing laws. To meet that requirement, an allocation of $15,000 to contract for Fair Housing Education Services public service activity.

“Backup” Projects
Backup Projects - The Annual Action Plan contains a list of projects funded for the program year with funding anticipated. During each program year, however, additional fundin g may become available due to program income, projects completed below budget, or projects canceled or delayed due to a variety of reasons.

Therefore, a list of affordable housing, public facility, infrastructure improvement projects, and public services (subject to the 15% cap) be included in the Annual Action Plan and approved by the City Council for funding as backup projects. The City may activate these backup projects when funding becomes available. The City receives HUD approval for these backup projects and the approved and funded projects as part of its approval for the Annual Action Plan. Initiation and funding of these projects do not constitute a “substantial amendment,” as defined above.

Preferential consideration will be given to those projects that demonstrate the ability to spend CDBG funds on time, consistent with the City’s goal to meet CDBG timeliness rules, as well as those projects that meet the community’s needs defined in the Consolidated Plan.

Additional funding for Primary List Public Service Subrecipients (Subject to 15% Cap) First-time homebuyers: $150,000
Housing Rehabilitation: $200,000
Sunrise Apartments: $200,000
Public Facility and Improvements $200,000

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Attachment: Funding Recommendations Action Plan 2022.23 EXHIBIT B (2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual HUD has not announced FY 2022 -23 CDBG allocations; however, the City anticipates it will receive an estimated $558,523 in CDBG funds and $25,000 in program income for planning purposes.

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Attachment: Funding Recommendations Action Plan 2022.23 EXHIBIT B (2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022

AGENDA SECTION: B

SUBJECT:

Presentation and Council review of the proposed Civic Park Renovation and Improvement Projects

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receive a presentation regarding the proposed Civic Park Renovations and Improvement Project and provide direction to staff regarding the scope of the project and moving a project forward.

BACKGROUND:

On January 18, 2022, the staff brought this conceptual project for Council’s review and direction. Council referred the project to the Parks and Recreation Commission for review. On February 14, 2022, staff presented the project to the Commission, who were highly supportive.

The Chair directed staff to conduct a community-based planning meeting to garner input from community members.

At dusk on April 5, 2022, a special meeting of the Commission and the community-based planning meeting was held at Courthouse Square. Twenty-nine people attended the meeting, and the Hanford Elks Club provided churros and a large American flag. An overview of the project was given, a walking tour of the park was conducted, and many questions were answered. Upon returning to Courthouse Square, the participants were given three colored dots to vote for the various options.

In addition, an online survey of the various options was published from February 28 to March

18. One hundred-seven people responded to this survey. Below are the cumulative community survey results:

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Because of the potential cost of the total project and concerns with funding, staff is only recommending moving forward with the infrastructure portion of the original project scope. The proposed project would include the electrical infrastructure design, new/enhanced lighting of the park, and construction of a second restroom in the northeast section of the park.

Electrical Infrastructure and lighting
During the Winter Wonderland event, a lesson learned was the need for increased electrical and natural gas infrastructure within the park. To freeze the ice skating rink, a chiller unit requires a 480 volt/Three-Phase power supply. The closest transformer connection is located on the west side of the Courthouse. A sizeable external power cable was placed, posing safety and accessibility issues for people entering the park from Irwin Street. In addition, as the popularity of food trucks and vendors increases, the need for additional electrical connections is needed to provide the power requirements. It reduces the need for excessive extension cords.

Additional Restroom
During regular public park hours, the existing restroom facility meets the demands of the public.

However, during special events, the demand exceeds the capacity. Therefore, the staff recommends an additional pre-fabricated restroom be placed in the Northeast corner of the park adjacent to the east wing of the Civic Auditorium. This restroom will serve the needs of the park and decrease the need for portable toilets during significant community events (see attached schematics and floorplan). The bathroom would be designed with clay tile and be surfaced with red brick to match the existing architectural nature of the park and surrounding historical buildings.

Recent incidents of vagrancy and uncleanliness in and around the existing restrooms have led to possibly moving the location of daily park restrooms to the proposed new site while utilizing the existing restrooms for special events. The proposed area adjacent to the Police Station and Douty Street may deter future deviant behavior.

Cost Estimates
Cost estimates were derived by obtaining actual bids from contractors and vendors. 4Creeks Engineering also reviewed the calculations and concurred. A 15% contingency has been added to reflect price escalation.

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Cost estimates were derived by obtaining actual bids from contractors and vendors. 4Creeks Engineering also reviewed the calculations and concurred. A 15% contingency has been added to reflect price escalation.

Civic Park is an iconic place near and dear to many Hanford residents. It has become the premier special events venue and home of many of Hanford’s special gatherings and events.

These events include the Thursday Night Market, Winter Wonderland Event, Annual Renaissance Fair, concerts, and car shows. Together, these events total 115 event days annually.

These events attract thousands of visitors and bring the community together while also attracting regional visitors, thereby creating economic development for the downtown businesses.

During these events, the increase in foot traffic and demand for the park has created increased maintenance demands on the grass areas, restrooms, and utility infrastructure. To meet the changing needs of this cherished park, we are recommending a renovation project that would reduce maintenance, improve the user experience, enhance accessibility, improve the flexibility of the space, and enhance the historic nature of the park.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Should Council decide to direct staff to pursue the proposed electrical and restoom improvements for Civic park, $918,620 in funding would be needed to fully fund the project.

ATTACHMENTS:

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AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022

AGENDA SECTION: B

SUBJECT:

City Clerk: Approval of the Minutes of the October 19, 2021 Meeting

Recommendation:

Approve the minutes of the October 19, 2021 Meeting.

FISCAL IMPACT:

ATTACHMENTS:

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES
October 19, 2021 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER STUDY AND CLOSED SESSION:

Mayor Ramirez called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL BY THE CITY CLERK:

Present: Francisco Ramirez, Diane Sharp, Kalish Morrow, Art Brieno, Amanda Saltray.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters not on the agenda within the jurisdiction of the Hanford City Council. This is also the public’s opportunity to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion purposes or to comment on any item on the agenda. Comments related to Public Hearing items will be heard at the time the item is discussed.

A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence.

Comments f rom the public are limited to items on the agenda (GC 54954.3a). A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence.

None.

STUDY SESSION:

Review of the Parks Reso urce Officer program and direction from Council on the future of the program
Police Chief Parker Sever presented the new police department Parks Resource Officer ’s patrol truck . He also provided an overview of the 6- month pilot program. The selected Parks Resource Officer, Domingo Bursiaga discussed his e xperience during the pilot program. He also shared the some of the publics feedback. Off.

Bursiaga answered questions from the Council. Parks Maintenance employees Jeremy Stryde and Brandon Jackson provided their feedback and spoke in support of the program. The Council discussed the program and shared their concerns regarding weekend patrol. Chief Sever addressed the Council's questions and concerns.

After a lengthy discussion, the Council spoke in favor o f appr oving the permanent position. The Council directed staff to bring back an a genda item of adding an allocated position to the Police Department for review and consideration.

CLOSED SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF THE FOLLOWING:

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City Attorney Ty Mizote requested t o add the discussion of the City Farm Industries, Inc. lease to closed session for the Council's review and direction. Council approved to add the item. (5/0) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (GC 54956.8):

Property: 266 Gilkey Ln.

APN: 012-232-077 & 012-340-039
Agency Negotiators: Mario Cifuentez, Ty Mizote, and Brad Albert Negotiating Party: Kings Rehabilitation Center

Property: The western portion of APN 011-090-034
Agency Negotiators: Mario Cifuentez and Ty Mizote
Negotiating Party: Carvalho Construction
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (GC 54956.9(d)(4)):

One potential case.

CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION:

Mayor Ramirez called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Diane Sharp Vice Mayor Present 5:20 PM
Art Brieno Council Member Present 5:29 PM
Kalish Morrow Council Member Present 5:15 PM
Amanda Saltray Council Member Present 5:20 PM
Francisco Ramirez Mayor Present 5:15 PM

INVOCATION:

The invocation was led by Pastor Mike Weatherly.

FLAG SALUTE:

The flag salute was led by Mayor Ramirez.

CLOSED SESSION ACTION REPORT:

None.

RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:

Introduction of Ne w Police Officers
Chief Parker Server introduced the new Police Officers: Kayla Smith, Anthany Zamora, and Maria Lara.

City Clerk Natalie Corral administered the oath to the new officers.

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS:

Police Chief Parker Sever provided a departmental update. Parks and Community Services Director Brad Albert announced upcoming events.

City Manager Mario Cifuentez discussed the quarterly sales tax report and the meetings he attended.

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COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS:

Vice Mayor Sharp discussed the meetings she attended.

Council Member Morrow attended the Public Works BBQ and other events in the community.

Council Member Brieno discussed the events he attended.

Council Member Saltray discussed the community events she attended.

Mayor Ramirez discussed the city events and meetings he attended.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence.

Kings United Way Executive Director Nanette Villarreal , Hanford Chamber of Commer ce Executive Director Amory Marple , Board Member of the Hanford Chamber of Comm erce Kristine Lee , Tana Elizondo , Amy McMahon, Hanford C hamber of Commerce Board Presi dent John Umscheid, and Laurel Chavez spoke in opposition to the Chamber Ad-Hoc Subcommittee's recommendation to terminate the contract with the Hanford Chamber of Commerce.

Jeremey Marple on behalf of Joanne Doeter, read a letter in opposition to the Chamber S ubcommittee's recommendation to terminate the contract with the Hanford Chamber of Commerce.

Alan Laird commented on the Hanford Soccer Complex (Soc Com).

Ashlynn See, business owner of 2 businesses in downtown Hanford, expressed her concerns of the pest control issue in her business located on Seventh Street.

Sylvia Gonzalez, on behalf of Mary Mendoza requested to place a plaque on a bench in Civic Park to honor of Steve Perry.

Bob Ramos commented on the City Attorney RFP. He also commented o n the Chamber Subcommittee's recommendation to terminate the contract with the Hanford Chamber of Commerce.

William Harman commented on Rogers Road.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion.

There will be no separate discussion of these matters unless a request is made and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed and voted upon by a separate motion.

Council Member Brieno requested to pull item B [Public Works: Author ization to awar d contract to Kenneth Schmidt and Associat es of Fresno CA, in the amount of $68,390 for the Hydrogeologic Testing Phase of the FY 21/22 New Water Supply Wells Project].

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Attachment: 10.19.2021 (Clerk: 10.19.2021 Minutes)

Motion to approve the Consent Calendar except for the items pulled for separate consideration.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Diane Sharp, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Kalish Morrow, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
A. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: Waive reading in full of resolutions and ordinances and approval and adoption of same by reading title the only.

B. Public Works: Adoption Resolution 21-45- R, thereby approving and adopting the 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) for the City of Hanford.

C. Public Works: Adoption of Resolution 21-46- R, thereby approving and adopting the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan for the City of Hanford.

D. Police: Second Reading of Ordinance 21- 06, Amending Chapter 5.56 (Commercial Cannabis Activity) of the Municipal Code, thereby Amending the operational structure of permits and other various amendments to be consistent with desired operational procedures.

PULLED ITEMS:

1. Public Works: Authorization to award contract to Kenneth Schmidt and Associates of Fresno CA, in the amount of $68,390 for the Hydrogeologic Testing P hase of the F Y 21/22 New Water Supply Wells Project.
[Item E]

Pulled by Council Member Brieno.

Public Works Director discussed the hydrogeologic testing phase process and answered questions from Council Member Brieno.

Motion to approve.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Art Brieno, Council Member
SECONDER: Diane Sharp, Vice Mayor
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
8:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING:

Clerk: Conduct a Public Hearing to receive input from the community regarding the redrawing of City Council election district boundaries as required under the redistricting process Mayor Ramirez opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. and called for the staff report. B est Best & K rieger consultant Tyler Anthony presented the staff report and provided a n overview of the redistricting process and requirements. Mr. Anthony answered questions from the Council. The Council discussed community efforts and provided their suggestions.

Public comment:

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Chris Jordan asked questions regarding community outreach a nd shared some of his ideas . City Manager Cifuentez responded to his questions.

No formal action was required. Mayor Ramirez closed the public hearing 8:25 p.m.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

A. Parks and Community Services: Review and Approval of an annual Lease Agreement with Kings Rehab, for the Hanford Soccer Complex (Soc Com), at an annual cost of $24,000, Appropriation of funding to cover the lease payment and annual maintenance expenses and Adoption of Resolution No. 21-47-R, Authorizing the submittal of an application for the Rural Recreation and Tourism grant for the acquisition and development of the Soc Com facility Parks and Community Services Director Brad Albert discussed the annual lease agreement with Kings Rehab, for the Hanford Soccer Complex (Soc Com), appropriation of funding, and the adoption of Resolution No. 21- 47-R. Staff answered questions from the Council.

Motion to approve:

1. Lease Agreement for the Hanford Soccer Complex (Soc Com).

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Art Brieno, Council Member
SECONDER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez

2. Appropriation from the General Fund of $98,915 to fund operational costs.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Art Brieno, Council Member
SECONDER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez

3. Appropriation from the Accumulated Capital Outlay (ACO) Fund of $61,500 for repairs and upgrades to the facility.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Art Brieno, Council Member
SECONDER: Kalish Morrow, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez

4. Resolution 21- 47-R for the submittal of the Rural Recreation and Tourism grant application for the acquisition and development of the Soc Com.

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Attachment: 10.19.2021 (Clerk: 10.19.2021 Minutes)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
SECONDER: K alish Morrow, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
B. Police: Consideration of adoption of Resolution 21-44- R, to allow for an increase in the maximum number of Retail Storefront dispensaries for cannabis business permits.

Police Chief Parker Sever presented and discussed Resolution 21-44-R and invited questions from the Council.

Motion to approve.

RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 2]
MOVER: Kalish Morrow, Council Member
SECONDER: Francisco Ramirez, Mayor
AYES: Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
NAYS: Sharp, Brieno
C. Council: Consideration of a recommendation from the Chamber Ad- Hoc Subcommittee to terminate the existing contract with the Chamber of Commerce, effective December 31, 2021.

City Manager Mario Cifuentez provided brief background of Chamber's contract. The Subcommittee Council Member's Morrow and Saltray provided their feedback regarding their recommendation to terminate the contact. After a lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to follow through with the Committees recommendation. City Manager Cifuentez and the Chamber Executive Director Amory Marple answered questions from the Council.

Motion to terminate the contract after the last quarterly payment.

RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: Art Brieno, Council Member
SECONDER: Francisco Ramirez, Mayor
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Saltray, Ramirez
NAYS: Morrow
COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:

Council Future Agenda I tems
Council Member Brieno commented on the RFP for City Attorney Servic es. City Manager Cifuentez provide an update for the RFP process.

Council spoke in support of the requested plaque in Civic Park and directed staff to add the item to the Parks and Recreation Commission agenda.

Council Member Saltray provided the details for her upcoming Town Hall meeting.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Ramirez adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m.

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Attachment: 10.19.2021 (Clerk: 10.19.2021 Minutes)
Respectfully submitted,

Natalie Corral
City Clerk

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Attachment: 10.19.2021 (Clerk: 10.19.2021 Minutes)

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022

AGENDA SECTION: C

SUBJECT:

City Clerk: Denial of a claim for damages and authorization for the City Clerk to send out notification of such to Luis Ramirez Jr.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council, by motion, approve the denial of the claim and authorize the City Clerk to send out notification of such to the claimant.

BACKGROUND:

A claim for damages against the City was received by the following claimant: Luis Ramirez Jr.

After review by the Third Party Administrator, it was determined that the City has no liability for the claim under California Government Code 835. Accordingly, it is the City Manager's decision to act in accordance with the recommendation of the Administrator to deny the claim.

FISCAL IMPACT:

ATTACHMENTS:

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AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022

AGENDA SECTION: D

SUBJECT:

City Attorney: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 22-04, to formalize the CFD tax that has been approved by the owners of land within the CFD; and (ii) authorize the City’s Finance director to add the special tax to the tax roll for collection via property tax bills.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the Council, by motion, waive the second reading of and adopt Ordinance 22-04.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Council waive the second reading of Ordinance 22-04 and that the Council adopt the Ordinance.

BACKGROUND:

At its April 5, 2022 meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-11-R, which formed Community Facilities District No. 22-01 (Live Oak) (“CFD”).

The Council also adopted Resolution 22-12-R on April 5, which called an election for the approval of: (i) special tax to be levied by the CFD; and (ii) the CFD’s appropriations limit for its first year of operations.

Since all of the owners of land within the CFD’s boundaries, including the owners of seven existing homes, waived election formalities, the ballots that had been returned were canvassed and the election results were announced at the April 5 meeting. Through the adoption of Resolution 22-13-R, the Council determined that a total of three hundred fifty-nine votes could have been cast by landowners. All but one landowner returned ballots prior to the April 5 meeting. The returned ballots represented two hundred seventy-four votes, and all two hundred seventy-four votes were case in favor of the CFD special tax and the proposed appropriations limit. There are seven sets of owners of existing homes within the CFD, and all seven voted in

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favor of the special tax. The voters approved: (i) an initial annual tax of $897.00 per developed lot and “final mapped” lot and $3,885.00 per acre for non-residential property; and (ii) an initial appropriations limit of $1,153,806.00.

Adoption of Ordinance 22-04 will: (i) formalize the CFD tax that has been approved by the owners of land within the CFD; and (ii) authorize the City’s Finance director to add the special tax to the tax roll for collection via property tax bills.

ATTACHMENT: Ordinance 22-04.

FISCAL IMPACT:

ATTACHMENTS:
2022.04.08 Ordinance Approving Tax Levy - FINAL
2022.04.12 Staff Report - CFD Tax Levy Ordinance (2)

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1 ORIDINANCE NO. 22-04

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HANFORD LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF HANFORD COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-01 (LIVE OAK)

WHEREAS, on April 5, 2022, the City Council of the City of Hanford adopted a Resolution of Formation (Resolution No. 22- 11-R) with respect to Community Facilities District 2022-01 (Live Oak) (“CFD”) pursuant to the Mello -Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, Chapter 2.5 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5, commencing with Section 53311, of the California Government Code (“Act”), to pay the cost of providing certain public services (“Services”) to the territory within the CFD; and

WHEREAS, notice was published as required by the Act relative to the intention of the Council to form the CFD and to provide for the Services; and

WHEREAS, the Council held a noticed public hearing as required by the Act relative to the determination to proceed with the formation of the CFD and the rate and method of apportionment of the special tax to be levied within the CFD to pay the cost of providing the Services to the territory within the CFD; and

WHEREAS, at said hearing, all persons desiring to be heard on all matters pertaining to the formation of the CFD and the levy of said special taxes were heard, substantial evidence was presented and considered by the Council, and a full and fair hearing was held; and

WHEREAS, subsequent to the hearing, the City Council adopted Resolution of Formation and a Resolution calling special election (Resolution No. 22-12-R), which resolutions established the CFD, authorized the levy of a special tax within the CFD, and called an election within the CFD on the propositions of levying a special tax and establishing an appropriations limit within the CFD; and

WHEREAS, on April 5, 2022, a special election was held within the CFD at which the eligible landowner-electors approved such propositions by the two- thirds (2/3rds) vote required by the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Hanford does hereby ordain as follows:

Section 1. By passage of this Ordinance, the Council hereby authorizes and levies special taxes within the CFD pursuant to the Act, at the rate and in accordance with the formula set forth in the Resolution of Formation, which Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. The special taxes are hereby levied commencing in fiscal year 2022-2023 and in each fiscal year thereafter, all as contemplated by the Resolution of Formation.

Section 2. The City’s Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed each fiscal year to determine the specific special tax rate and amount to be levied for the next ensu ing fiscal

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Attachment: 2022.04.08 Ordinance Approving Tax Levy - FINAL (City Att: Ordinance 22-04) 2 year for each parcel of real pr operty within the CFD, in the manner and as provided in the Resolution of Formation.

Section 3. Properties or entities of the federal, state, or local governments shall be exempt from any levy of the special taxes. In no event shall the special taxes b e levied on any parcel within the CFD in excess of the maximum tax specified in the Resolution of Formation.

Section 4. All of the collections of the special tax shall be used as provided for in the Act and in the Resolution of Formation, including, but not limited to, the payment of costs of the City in administering the CFD and the costs of collecting and administering the special tax.

Section 5. The special taxes shall be collected either by direct billing of the property owner or in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem taxes are collected and, in either case, shall have the same lien priority, and be subject to the same penalties and the same sales procedures in cases of delinquency as provided for ad valorem taxes; provided however, the provisions of the Act with regard to collection are applicable, and the Council may provide for other appropriate methods of collection by resolution.

Section 6. If for any reason, any portion of this Ordinance is found to be invalid, or if the special tax is found inapplicable to any particular parcel within the CFD, by a court of competent jurisdiction, the balance of this Ordinance and the application of the special tax to the remaining parcels within the CFD shall not be affected.

Section 7. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption and shall be published once in the Hanford Sentinel within fifteen (15) days after its passage or a summary of this ordinance shall be published in the Hanford Sentinel in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Government Code.

PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this ______ day of April, 2022 by the following vote:

AYES: __________________________________________________________________ NOES: __________________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: __________________________________________________________________ ABSENT: __________________________________________________________________

___________________________

KALISH MORROW
MAYOR of the City of Hanford

Attest:

_____________________________________

CITY CLERK

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Attachment: 2022.04.08 Ordinance Approving Tax Levy - FINAL (City Att: Ordinance 22-04) 3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF KINGS ) ss

CITY OF HANFORD )

I, Natalie Corral , City Clerk of the City of Hanford, do hereby certify the foregoing Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the _______ day of April, 2022.

Date: _______________________ ________________________________ City Clerk

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Attachment: 2022.04.08 Ordinance Approving Tax Levy - FINAL (City Att: Ordinance 22-04)

MEETING DATE: AGENDA SECTION:

TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM:

DATE:

SUBJECT:

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the Council, by motion, waive the second reading of and adopt Ordinance 22-04.

Recommended Motion: I move that the Council waive the second reading of Ordinance 22-04 and that the Council adopt the Ordinance.

BACKGROUND:

At its April 5, 2022 meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-11-R, which formed Community Facilities District No. 22-01 (Live Oak) (“CFD”).

APPROVED

DEPARTMENT HEAD ______

CITY ATTORNEY _______

CITY MANAGER _______
AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

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ATTACHMENT: Ordinance 22-04.

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Attachment: 2022.04.12 Staff Report - CFD Tax Levy Ordinance (2) (City Att: Ordinance 22-04)

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022

AGENDA SECTION: E

SUBJECT:

Administration: Introduction of Ordinance No. 22-05, Amending Chapter 2.36 of the Municipal Code to create an Alternate seat on the City's Planning Commission.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council, by motion, Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 22-05 Amending Chapter 2.36 of the Municipal Code to create an Alternate seat on the City's Planning Commission.

BACKGROUND:

At the September 21, 2021, Council meeting, Council adopted a comprehensive update to the City's Municipal Code, related to City Commissions. Part of that update included:

· Setting the number of commissioner seats at five (5) for all City Commissions

· Allowed for members to remain seated, past term expiration, to allow Council ample time to appoint new members.

· Established a lower threshold of absences for members to insure commissioners remain engaged in matters related to those commissions

Despite all of the changes, the City has continued to struggle to fill all seats on the Planning Commission and maintaining a quorum has been even more difficult. There have been many occasions, over the past few months, where Commission meetings have had to be canceled and ultimately resulted in delays for proposed projects within the City.

After advertising the vacant Planning Commission seat through Social Media and a flyer in the City's Utility Bill, the City was finally successful in receiving numerous applications. As staff is currently reviewing the applications, it became apparent that it would be prudent to create an alternate seat on the Planning commission that will be allowed to participate in deliberations, but

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shall not vote unless at least one (1) commissioner is absent or abstains from a matter due to an actual or potential conflict of interest.

If adopted by Council, staff will utilize the existing applicant pool to recommend appointees to Council to fill both the current vacant position as well as the Alternate position.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Impact

ATTACHMENTS:

Planning Commission Alternate Ordinance

2.36 Planning Commission Alternate - Final

2.36 Planning Commission Alternate - redline

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ORDINANCE NO. 22-05

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING HANFORD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.36 RELATING TO THE CREATON OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.

The City Council of the City of Hanford does ordain as follows:

Section 1: Hanford Municipal Code Chapter 2.36 contains regulations relating to the establishing of the City’s Planning Commission.

Section 2: The regulations contained in Chapter 2.36 were amended in 2021 but the Council has determined that the chapter need s an update for the effective operation and administration of the City’s Planning Commission.

Section 3: The City Council of the City of Hanford does ordain that Chapters 2.36 of the Hanford Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated as shown in the attached Exhibit “A” , which is incorporated herein by reference.

Section 4: This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage and shall be published once in the Hanford Sentinel within fifteen (15) days after its passage or a summary of this ordinance shall be published in the Hanford Sentinel in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Government Code.

Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford duly called and held on , 2022, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED

ATTEST:

Kalish Morrow
MAYOR of the City of Hanford

NATALIE CORRAL

CITY CLERK

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Attachment: Planning Commission Alternate Ordinance (Admin: Planning Commission Alternate)

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF KINGS ) ss

CITY OF HANFORD )

I NATALIE CORRAL, City Clerk of the City of Hanford, do hereby certify the foregoing ordinance was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford on the 19th day of April, 2022, and it was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the day ___ of_______________ , 2022.

NATALIE CORRAL

CITY CLERK

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Attachment: Planning Commission Alternate Ordinance (Admin: Planning Commission Alternate)

Exhibit
“A”

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Attachment: Planning Commission Alternate Ordinance (Admin: Planning Commission Alternate) Chapter 2.36 PLANNING COMMISSION
A. There is created a planning commission which shall consist of five (5) members and one (1) alternate, appointed in accordance with Section 2.20.030.

B. Notwithstanding subsection A., present members of the existing planning commission shall hold office for the balance of their respective terms. Thereafter, appointments shall be made for four (4) year terms, including the alternate.

C. If a vacancy shall occur other than by expiration of a term, a new commissioner shall be appointed in the manner as set forth in section 2.20.030.

D. The alternate may participate in deliberations, but shall not vote unless at least one (1) commissioner is absent or recuses himself or herself from a matter due to an actual or potential conflict of interest.

E. The director of the community development department or designee shall serve as secretary to the commission.

F. The planning commission shall have the powers and duties provided by the California Government Code and the Hanford Municipal Code. The planning commission shall also perform any other functions which may be assigned by the city council.

G. The planning commission may employ or contract with planning consultants, engineers, or other city planning specialists provided such employment has first been authorized by the city council and all expenditure of city funds shall be subject to prior approval by the city council. (Ord. 21-05 § 3, 2021; Ord. 17-01 § 2, 2017; Ord. 15-13 § 3, 2015; prior code § 2-8.10)

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Attachment: Planning Commission Alternate Ordinance (Admin: Planning Commission Alternate) Chapter 2.36 PLANNING COMMISSION

2.36.010 Planning commission.

A. There is created a planning commission which shall consist of five (5) members and one (1) alternate, appointed in accordance with Section 2.20.030.

C. If a vacancy shall occur other than by expiration of a term, a new commissioner shall be appointed in the manner as set forth in section 2.20.030.

E. The director of the community development department or designee shall serve as secretary to the commission.

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Attachment: 2.36 Planning Commission Alternate - Final (Admin: Planning Commission Alternate) Chapter 2.36 PLANNING COMMISSION

2.36.010 Planning commission.

A. There is created a planning commission which shall consist of five (5) members and one (1) alternate, appointed in accordance with Section 2.20.030.

C. If a vacancy shall occur other than by expiration of a term, a new commissioner shall be appointed in the manner as set forth in section 2.20.030.

EC. The director of the community development department or designee shall serve as secretary to the commission.

FD. The planning commission shall have the powers and duties provided by the California Government Code and the Hanford Municipal Code. The planning commission shall also perform any other functions which may be assigned by the city council.

GE. The planning commission may employ or contract with planning consultants, engineers, or other city planning specialists provided such employment has first been authorized by the city council and all expenditure of city funds shall be subject to prior approval by the city council. (Ord. 21-05 § 3, 2021; Ord. 17-01 § 2, 2017; Ord. 15-13 § 3, 2015; prior code § 2-8.10)

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AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022

AGENDA SECTION: F

SUBJECT:

Public Works: Authorization for the Director of Public Works to send a letter to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), requesting the extension of water service for one dwelling in the County of Kings, without annexation by the City of Hanford. (APN 014-240- 016, 9991 Country Lane).

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council, by motion, authorize the Director of Public Works to send a letter to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) requesting the Extension of Water Services for one dwelling located in Kings County at 9991 Country Lane (APN 014-240-016), without annexation by the City of Hanford.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Hanford has been approached by a property owner requesting to connect to City water system to service one existing single-family residential dwelling. Upon connection, the applicant would be subject to all applicable City of Hanford codes, regulations, fees and related requirements associate with the connection of City water services within the City of Hanford service area. Attached for Council review is a letter from the property owner requesting water services.

City staff recommends approval of the request letter to LAFCO for the connection of water service based upon the conditions below:

1. Applicant to pay for the LAFCO Connection of Services fees.

2. Approval by LAFCO for the applicant to connect to City Water lines without annexation into the City of Hanford.

3. The property owner will be required to pull a City of Hanford Encroachment Permit to cover the following:

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a. All work to be done in accordance with currently adopted State and local Building Codes and Standards
b. Installation of a minimum 1" water tap and water service line per City of Hanford Improvement Standards, subject to approval by the County of Kings and the City of Hanford. Service will connect from Lacey Boulevard
c. Installation of a minimum 1” water meter per City of Hanford Improvement Standards, at a location to be approved by both the County of Kings and the City of Hanford
d. All normal City of Hanford fees (including impact fees) associated with this project must be paid.
d. The applicant will enroll for City water service at the time the permit is pulled and issued.

4. The water connection will be located as close as possible to the water main in the same manner as others who have made similar connections to the City's mains for their individual water services, as approved by both the County of Kings and the City of Hanford. The City will in no way be responsible for the water line from the service connection at the tap into the main to the house.

5. Applicant shall additionally apply for a Kings County Building Permit for all work performed outside of right of way.

6. All work and materials are to be provided at the sole expense of the applicant.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no cost to the City. The property owner will hire a contractor to perform the work, and will pay the Water Impact Fees to the City.

ATTACHMENTS:

City Water Request Letter-Tirado
APN Book 14
Aerial
9991 Country Lane WATER will-serve letter

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From: Alba Tirado
To: Lisa Dock
Subject: City Water Request
Date: Friday, April 8, 2022 3:43:42 PM
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Hello,
My name is Alba G. Tirado and I would like to request city water service for my home at 9991 Country Lane Hanford Ca, 93230. My well is now dry and I have absolutely no water.

Thank you,
Alba G. Tirado
Enviado desde mi iPhone

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CITY OF HANFORD
Department of Public Works
Focused On Our Community 24/7
900 South 10th Avenue • HANFORD, CA 93230-5234 • (559) 585-2550

April 19, 2022

Alba G. Tirado
9991 Country Lane
Hanford, CA 93230

SUBJECT: 9991 Country Lane, Hanford CA
Water Service Requirements

This is to confirm tha t the C ity of Hanford will provide the subject project with public water services, subject to installation of utility service improvements constructed in accordance with City of Hanford Standards and Specifications , and payment of applicable City of Hanford utility impact and connection fees.

Sincerely,

Johnathan Doyel, PE/PLS
Public Works Director/City Engineer

Bob Williams – Utilities Superintendent

James Ross – Refuse Superintendent

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Attachment: 9991 Country Lane WATER will-serve letter (PW: Request to Connect to City Water System without Annexation)

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022

AGENDA SECTION: G

SUBJECT:

Public Work: Authorization for the Director of Public Works to send a letter to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), requesting the extension of sewer service for one dwelling in the County of Kings without annexation by the City of Hanford. (APN 007-010-012, 7076 11th Avenue).

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council, by motion, authorize the Director of Public Works to send a letter to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) requesting the Extension of Services for one dwelling located in Kings County at 7076 11th Avenue (APN 007-010-012), without annexation by the City of Hanford.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Hanford has been approached by a property owner located in Kings County, requesting to connect to City sanitary sewer system to service one existing single-family residential dwelling. Upon connection, the applicant would be subject to all applicable City of Hanford codes, regulations, fees and related requirements associate with the connection of City water services within the City of Hanford service area. Attached for Council review is a letter from the property owner requesting sanitary sewer services.

City staff recommends approval of the request letter to LAFCO for the connection of sanitary sewer service based upon the conditions below:

1. Applicant to pay for the LAFCO Connection of Services fees.

2. Approval by LAFCO for the applicant to connect to City Sanitary Sewer lines without annexation into the City of Hanford.

3. The property owner will be required to pull a City of Hanford Encroachment Permit to cover the following:

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a. All work to be done in accordance with currently adopted State and local Building Codes and Standards
b. Installation of a minimum 4" sanitary sewer service line per City of Hanford Improvement Standards, subject to approval by the County of Kings and the City of Hanford.
c. All normal City of Hanford fees (including impact fees) associated with this project must be paid.
d. The applicant will enroll for City sanitary sewer service at the time the permit is pulled and issued.

4. The sewer connection will be located as close as possible to the sewer main in the same manner as others who have made similar connections to the City's mains for their individual sewer services, as approved by both the County of Kings and the City of Hanford. The City will in no way be responsible for the sewer line from the service connection at the tap into the main to the house.

5. Applicant shall additionally apply for a Kings County Building Permit for all work performed outside of right of way.

6. All work and materials are to be provided at the sole expense of the applicant.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no cost to the City. The property owner will hire a contractor to perform the work, and will pay the Sewer Impact Fees to the City.

ATTACHMENTS:

Request Letter from owner
APN Book 007-010
Aerial
7076 11th Avenue Sewer will-serve letter

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From: Jared Ball
To: Lisa Dock
Subject: Re: test
Date: Friday, April 8, 2022 8:39:20 AM
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To whom it may concern:

My name is Jared Ball and I am the homeowner of the property located at 7076 11th Ave in north Hanford. The closest cross street is Flint Ave. I’m planning an extensive remodel/addition of a master bedroom and bathroom. I’d like to connect to city sewer before we start. Please let me know if you need any more information from me.

Thank you,
Jared Ball
(559)707-3401
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 8, 2022, at 8:23 AM, Lisa Dock <[email protected]> wrote:

Lisa A. Dock, PE
Engineering Manager
City of Hanford, Public Works
900 S. 10th Avenue
Hanford, CA 93230
(559)585-2555 fax (559)583-1529
[email protected]

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Attachment: Aerial (PW: Request to connect to City Sewer without Annexation)

CITY OF HANFORD
Department of Public Works
Focused On Our Community 24/7
900 South 10th Avenue • HANFORD, CA 93230-5234 • (559) 585-2550

April 19, 2022

Jared Ball
7076 N. 11
th Avenue
Hanford, CA 93230

SUBJECT: 7076 N. 11
th Avenue, Hanford CA
Sewer Service Requirements

This is to confirm that the C ity of Hanford will provide the subject project with public sanitary sewer services, subject to installation of utility service improvements constructed in accordance with City of Hanford Standards and Specifications , and payment o f applicable City of Hanford utility impact and connection fees.

Sincerely,

Johnathan Doyel, PE/PLS
Public Works Director/City Engineer

Bob Williams – Utilities Superintendent

James Ross – Refuse Superintendent

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Attachment: 7076 11th Avenue Sewer will-serve letter (PW: Request to connect to City Sewer without Annexation)

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022

AGENDA SECTION: H

SUBJECT:

Fire: Authorization to award a contract to Robinson's Interiors of Hanford, CA, in the amount of $48,150 and establish a contingency of $4,815 (10%), for the Removal and Replacement of Flooring at Fire Stations 1 and 2.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council, by motion, Authorize the award of a contract to Robinson's Interiors of Hanford, CA, in the amount of $48,150 and establish a contingency of $4,815 (10%), for the Removal and Replacement of Flooring at Fire Stations 1 and 2.

BACKGROUND:

The current carpet and linoleum were installed approximately 12-14 years ago and is worn beyond repair or cleaning. Personnel have attempted to decontaminate living spaces as best as possible, but carpet is not possible to effectively decontaminate without professional cleaning each time. During the construction of Fire station 3, it was determined that carpeted flooring is not the best materials to use in fire stations because of the inability to effectively disinfect it after medical calls. As such, polished concrete flooring was utilized in station 3 and it was recommended to use tile as a lower cost replacement in the stations.

The Capital Improvement Project to replace flooring at both stations was approved as part of the FY22 Capital Improvement budget for $58,940 from Accumulated Capital Outlay Reserves. In November 2021 staff issued an RFB and pulled it back after not receiving any bids. Staff then reached out to local vendors and were advised that they needed more information to be able to provide a bid. Staff then reissued the RFB with the proposed changes and after ten days, received only one (1) bid. The RFB was again retracted to determine why no local vendors seemed interested in bidding. It is worth noting that the one bid that was received was well over budget. Staff again recontacted local vendors were advised that a moisture test was requested and better clarity on the type of flooring desired before they would be able to provide accurate bids. Accordingly, the RFB was updated and reissued. Additionally, personnel reached out to local vendors to notify them that the RFB was out to solicit bids.

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The RFB closed on April 8, 2022. Two bids were received (see attached). One bid was significantly over budget. The second bid was over $10,000 under budget, and a local vendor.

Ideally, staff would prefer at least three bids before bringing the final approval before Council.

Given the multiple attempts at the RFP process, and limited interest, staff recommends accepting the bid from Robinsons Interiors, Inc. for $48,150 for the bid plus a 10% contingency of $4,850 for unanticipated costs, totaling $52,965 for the Fire Stations 1 & 2 Flooring Project.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Budgeted in FY22 CIP for Fire Station Flooring: $58,940. Accepting the recommended bid will save approximately $5,000.

ATTACHMENTS:

Fire Station Floors RFP
FIre Station Floors - Robinson's Bid
Fire Station Floors - Franey's Bid
Fire Flooring CIP

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Attachment: Fire Station Floors - Franey's Bid (Fire: Replacement of Station 1 & 2 Floors) 822602
Project Background:

Existing Conditions:

Project Justification:

Fiscal Implications:

Project Budget Summary:
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Program or Project Construction
Remove and dispose of old flooring 5,000
Replace flooring with LVT 23,000
Department Overhead 1,470
Total Expenditure $29,470 $0 $0 $0 $0
Funding
0004 Accumulated Capital Outlay 29,470
Total Funding $29,470 $0 $0 $0 $0
ExpenditureRevenue
Fire Station No. 2 Flooring Replacement
This project involves the removal and replacement of the carpet and linoleum tile at Fire Station 2 with Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT).

Carpet and linoleum is worn out in several places throughout the station. Crews are unable to decontaminate the existing flooring appropriately to eliminate the spread of pathogens that may be transmitted via boots and clothing placed on the floor.

With the Covid pandemic, it became clear that decontaminating carpet and the worn linoleum at the station was impossible. This has caused increased exposure and risk to employees. A VCT tile will be utilized to replace the flooring which will allow the floor to be ap[appropriately decontaminated. This project may also be reimbursable as a COVID-19 expense.

Funding for this project will be allocated from Accumulated Capital Outlay Reserves. 5-Year Funding Allocation

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Attachment: Fire Flooring CIP (Fire: Replacement of Station 1 & 2 Floors) 822603
Project Background:

Existing Conditions:

Project Justification:

Fiscal Implications:

Project Budget Summary:
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Program or Project Construction
Remove and dispose of old flooring 5,000
Replace flooring with LVT 23,000
Department Overhead 1,470
Total Expenditure $29,470 $0 $0 $0 $0
Funding
0004 Accumulated Capital Outlay 29,470
Total Funding $29,470 $0 $0 $0 $0
ExpenditureRevenue
Fire Station No. 1 Flooring Replacement
This project involves the removal and replacement of the carpet and linoleum tile at Fire Station 1 with Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT).

Funding for this project will be allocated from Accumulated Capital Outlay Reserves. 5-Year Funding Allocation

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Attachment: Fire Flooring CIP (Fire: Replacement of Station 1 & 2 Floors)

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022

AGENDA SECTION: I

SUBJECT:

Finance: Receive and File the City of Hanford's Quarterly Investment Portfolio and Transactions Reports

Recommended Motion
That the City Council, by motion, accept the City of Hanford's Quarterly Investment Portfolio and Transactions Report.

Background
Quarterly Investment Report. The City has approximately $97.2 million in investments and cash as of 03/31/22.

Recent Activity. The City actively maintains its Wells Fargo cash accounts at a minimum of $2.5 million while investing excess cash in the Tulare County Investment Pool (TCIP) where interest rates are currently higher versus the Local Agency Investments Fund (LAIF).This quarter a total of $11 million was deposited in TCIP. On an ongoing basis, securities which mature are quickly reinvested to avoid idle cash making little to no interest.

Current Investment Environment. Interest rates are increasing. In March, the Federal Reserve approved an interest hike of 0.25 percentage point, the first increase since December 2018. Over the course of the remaining six meetings in 2022, rate rises are anticipated to take place. The 10 year Treasury Note interest is currently at 2.727%. The most recent date where the yield was close to this rate was in April of 2019 at 2.502%.

Proposed Actions. As interest rates increase, the City, if it so chooses, can purchase longer investment maturity horizons of up to 5 years with higher yields. A review of the portfolio will take place to identify periods of absent maturities. Purchasing securities to fill the "gaps" will

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provide steady cash flow maturities. Any excess cash will be deposited into the Tulare County Pool.

Summary. The primary purpose of the City’s cash is to provide residents of Hanford with services. In order to maximize the earnings potential on the City’s idle cash, the City utilizes registered securities dealers to purchase low-risk investments which will provide a higher return versus allowing the cash to be held in savings accounts earning little to no interest. Additionally, idle cash is also held with government pools including Tulare County Investment Pool and LAIF. It is the policy of the City to invest public funds in a manner that will provide a high investment return with a high level of security while meeting the daily cash flow demands of the entity and conforming to all state and local statutes governing the investment of public funds.

Attachments: Quarterly Treasurer's Report- As of March 31, 2022 Quarterly Investment Detail Report- As of March 31, 2022 Quarterly Transactions Report- 01/01/22-03/31/22

FISCAL IMPACT:

ATTACHMENTS:

Quarterly Treasurer's Report 03.31.22
Quarterly Investment Detail Report 03.31.22
Quarterly Transactions Report 01.01.22-03.31.22

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CITY OF HANFORD, CALIFORNIA
Treasurer's Report
March 31, 2022
Performance 3/31/2022
Weighted Average Yield 0.756%
Diversification | Security Sector % of Portfolio YTM @Cost Days to Maturity
Face Amount /
Shares Cost Value Market Value
Cash 4.62% 0.00% 1 4,471,946 4,471,946 4,471,946
Money Market 0.00% 0.04% 1 4,624 4,624 4,624
Local Government Investment Pool 70.89% 0.72% 1 68,628,456 68,628,456 68,628,456 Certificate of Deposit | Negotiable 12.06% 1.22% 607 11,882,000 11,882,000 11,677,652 Corporate Bonds 7.89% 0.67% 617 7,700,000 7,967,867 7,638,880 US Agency Bonds 4.53% 1.08% 934 4,575,000 4,575,000 4,387,505

99.99% 0.756% 165 97,262,026 97,529,893 96,809,063

4.62% 0.00%

70.89%

12.06%

7.89% 4.53%
03/31/2022
Cash
Money Market
Local Government Investment Pool
Certificate of Deposit | Negotiable
Corporate Bonds
US Agency Bonds

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Attachment: Quarterly Treasurer's Report 03.31.22 (Finance: Quarterly Investment Portfolio and Quartely Investment Detail Report
Description CUSIP/Ticker Securit y Sector Settlement Date YTM @ Cost Face Amount/Shares Cost Value Market Value Maturit y Date Da ys To Maturity % of Portfolio Capital One 2.25 9/20/2022 14042RHW4 Certificate Of De posit 9/20/2017 2.250 250,000.00 250,000.00 251,700.00 9/20/2022 173 0.26 Capital One VA 2.25 9/20/2022 1404204Z0 Certificate Of De posit 9/20/2017 2.250 250,000.00 250,000.00 251,700.00 9/20/2022 173 0.26 Barclays Bank 2.25 9/27/2022 06740KKY2 Certificate Of De posit 9/27/2017 2.250 250,000.00 250,000.00 251,730.00 9/27/2022 180 0.26 Goldman Sacs NY 2.3 10/11/2022 38148PRA7 Certificate Of De posit 10/11/2017 2.300 200,000.00 200,000.00 201,464.00 10/11/2022 194 0.21 CD Bank of Ruston 2.3 12/29/2022 06427LCH6 Certificate Of De posit 12/29/2017 2.300 250,000.00 250,000.00 252,492.50 12/29/2022 273 0.26 Genoa Banking OH 2.25 12/29/2022 372348BY7 Certificate Of De posit 12/29/2017 2.250 250,000.00 250,000.00 252,397.50 12/29/2022 273 0.26 Morgan Stanley UT 2.65 1/25/2023 61747MH46 Certificate Of De posit 1/25/2018 2.650 64,000.00 64,000.00 64,830.08 1/25/2023 300 0.07 Morgan Stanley UT 3 4/19/2023 61747MV32 Certificate Of De posit 4/19/2018 3.000 186,000.00 186,000.00 189,210.36 4/19/2023 384 0.19 BMW Bank UT 3 4/20/2023 05580AMJ0 Certificate Of De posit 4/20/2018 3.000 250,000.00 250,000.00 254,320.00 4/20/2023 385 0.26 UBS Bank UT 3.15 5/30/2023 90348JCR9 Certificate Of De posit 5/30/2018 3.150 249,000.00 249,000.00 253,935.18 5/30/2023 425 0.26 Citbank National SD 3.55 11/24/2023 17312QW47 Certificate Of De posit 11/23/2018 3.550 250,000.00 250,000.00 256,920.00 11/24/2023 603 0.26 Sallie Mae Bank UT 1.9 10/30/2024 7954504Z5 Certificate Of De posit 10/30/2019 1.900 100,000.00 100,000.00 98,822.00 10/30/2024 944 0.10 First National Bank TX 1.8 12/30/2024 32112UDJ7 Certificate Of De posit 12/30/2019 1.800 250,000.00 250,000.00 245,727.50 12/30/2024 1,005 0.26 Wells Fargo NV 1.85 12/30/2022 949495AF2 Certificate Of De posit 12/30/2019 1.850 245,000.00 245,000.00 246,619.45 12/30/2022 274 0.25 Merrick Bank UT 1.85 12/31/2024 59013KEP7 Certificate Of De posit 12/31/2019 1.850 250,000.00 250,000.00 246,052.50 12/31/2024 1,006 0.26 Citadel Federal PA 1.65 2/27/2025 17286TAG0 Certificate Of De posit 2/27/2020 1.650 250,000.00 250,000.00 243,965.00 2/27/2025 1,064 0.26 Insbank TN 1 9/27/2022 45776NDN3 Certificate Of De posit 3/27/2020 1.000 250,000.00 250,000.00 250,172.50 9/27/2022 180 0.26 Lakeside Bank IL 1.1 9/30/2022 51210SRZ2 Certificate Of De posit 3/30/2020 1.100 250,000.00 250,000.00 250,295.00 9/30/2022 183 0.26 Nebraska State Bank NE 1 9/29/2023 63970BAK5 Certificate Of De posit 3/30/2020 1.000 250,000.00 250,000.00 247,372.50 9/29/2023 547 0.26 Northstar Bank MI 1.15 3/31/2023 66704MEQ0 Certificate Of De posit 3/31/2020 1.150 250,000.00 250,000.00 249,627.50 3/31/2023 365 0.26 Pacific Western Bank CA 1.2 4/17/2023 69506YRJ0 Certificate Of De posit 4/16/2020 1.200 250,000.00 250,000.00 249,640.00 4/17/2023 382 0.26 Centerstate Bank FL 1.2 4/17/2023 15201QDC8 Certificate Of De posit 4/17/2020 1.200 250,000.00 250,000.00 249,640.00 4/17/2023 382 0.26 Flagstar Bank MI 1.15 4/17/2023 33847E2Z9 Certificate Of De posit 4/17/2020 1.150 250,000.00 250,000.00 249,512.50 4/17/2023 382 0.26 Nicolet National Bank WI 1.2 4/17/2023 654062KJ6 Certificate Of De posit 4/17/2020 1.200 250,000.00 250,000.00 249,640.00 4/17/2023 382 0.26 West Michigan Bank MI 1 4/24/2023 954444BW4 Certificate Of De posit 4/24/2020 1.000 250,000.00 250,000.00 249,062.50 4/24/2023 389 0.26 Sterling Bank MO 1.05 4/27/2023 85916VDR3 Certificate Of De posit 4/27/2020 1.050 250,000.00 250,000.00 249,172.50 4/27/2023 392 0.26 Morthwest Bank ID 1 4/28/2023 66736ABS7 Certificate Of De posit 4/30/2020 1.000 250,000.00 250,000.00 249,030.00 4/28/2023 393 0.26 Pinnacle Bank TN 0.7 5/8/2023 72345SKU4 Certificate Of De posit 5/8/2020 0.700 250,000.00 250,000.00 248,125.00 5/8/2023 403 0.26 Jonesboro State Bank LA 0.8 5/29/2025-20 48040PGX7 Certificate Of De posit 5/29/2020 0.800 249,000.00 249,000.00 235,708.38 5/29/2025 1,155 0.26 Continental Bank UT 0.55 6/26/2025 211163KK5 Certificate Of De posit 6/26/2020 0.550 175,000.00 175,000.00 164,113.25 6/26/2025 1,183 0.18 State Bank of India GA 0.95 6/26/2025 856283N69 Certificate Of De posit 6/26/2020 0.950 250,000.00 250,000.00 235,597.50 6/26/2025 1,183 0.26 Partners Bank AK 0.6 6/30/2025 70212VAB4 Certificate Of De posit 6/30/2020 0.600 250,000.00 250,000.00 234,717.50 6/30/2025 1,187 0.26 Bank Baroda NY 0.65 7/22/2025 06063HMT7 Certificate Of De posit 7/22/2020 0.650 198,000.00 198,000.00 186,022.98 7/22/2025 1,209 0.20 Luana Savings Bank IA 0.45 7/29/2025 549104RJ8 Certificate Of De posit 7/29/2020 0.450 250,000.00 250,000.00 233,197.50 7/29/2025 1,216 0.26 Medallion Bank UT 0.55 7/30/2025 58404DHQ7 Certificate Of De posit 7/30/2020 0.550 250,000.00 250,000.00 233,910.00 7/30/2025 1,217 0.26 Enerbank UT 0.5 8/29/2025 29278TRA0 Certificate Of De posit 8/31/2020 0.500 245,000.00 245,000.00 228,435.55 8/29/2025 1,247 0.25 BMO Harris Bank IL 0.5 3/28/2025-21 05600XAY6 Certificate Of De posit 9/28/2020 0.500 249,000.00 249,000.00 234,341.37 3/28/2025 1,093 0.26 First Choice Bank CA 0.4 9/30/2025-21 319461DB2 Certificate Of De posit 9/30/2020 0.400 249,000.00 249,000.00 230,892.72 9/30/2025 1,279 0.26 Greenstate Credit Union 0.5 7/30/2024 39573LBQ0 Certificate Of De posit 7/30/2021 0.500 250,000.00 250,000.00 239,977.50 7/30/2024 852 0.26 Texas Exchange Bank TX 0.5 7/30/2024 88241TLS7 Certificate Of De posit 7/30/2021 0.500 249,000.00 249,000.00 239,017.59 7/30/2024 852 0.26 Pentagon Federal Credit Union 0.55 9/30/2024 70962LAR3 Certificate Of De posit 9/29/2021 0.550 250,000.00 250,000.00 239,157.50 9/30/2024 914 0.26 Live Oak Bank 0.5 12/11/2023 538036TF1 Certificate Of De posit 12/10/2021 0.500 250,000.00 250,000.00 244,257.50 12/11/2023 620 0.26 Synchrony Bank 0.9 12/10/2024 87165HK41 Certificate Of De posit 12/10/2021 0.900 250,000.00 250,000.00 240,135.00 12/10/2024 985 0.26 Bank of New York Mellon 1.6 4/24/2025-25 06406RAN7 Cor porate 5/13/2020 1.216 1,000,000.00 1,018,368.00 965,050.00 4/24/2025 1,120 1.03 John Deer Capital 2.6 3/7/2024 24422EUX5 Cor porate 5/15/2020 1.160 700,000.00 737,464.00 702,233.00 3/7/2024 707 0.72 Citibank NA 3.65 1/23/2024-23 17325FAS7 Cor porate 5/22/2020 1.183 1,000,000.00 1,088,310.00 1,018,240.00 1/23/2024 663 1.03 Caterpillar Financial 3.75 12/24/2023 14912L5X5 Cor porate 11/23/2020 0.466 1,000,000.00 1,100,500.00 1,024,810.00 12/24/2023 633 1.03 Toyota Motor Credit 0.45 1/11/2024 89236THU2 Cor porate 9/20/2021 0.450 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 966,360.00 1/11/2024 651 1.03 Higgins Capital MM HIGGINS Mone y Market 10/31/2011 0.030 4,323.27 4,323.27 4,323.27 N/ A 10 . 0 0 FHLB 0.5 9/24/2024-21 3130ALKN3 US A gency 3/24/2021 0.500 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,911,520.00 9/24/2024 908 2.06 FHLB 0.57 10/15/2024-22 3130ALWW0 US A gency 4/15/2021 0.570 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 956,220.00 10/15/2024 929 1.03 FHLB 0.5 10/4/2024-22 3130AP4G7 US A gency 10/4/2021 0.500 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 954,530.00 10/4/2024 918 1.03 FHLB Step 1/27/2025-22 3130AQML4 US A gency 1/27/2022 6.851 325,000.00 325,000.00 316,800.25 1/27/2025 1,033 0.33 Sub Total / Average Brokerage | Higgins Capital 1.155 19,187,323.27 19,431,965.27 18,792,744.43 741 19.73 Israel Discount Bank 0.45 6/12/2023 465076SW8 Certificate Of De posit 11/24/2021 0.450 250,000.00 250,000.00 246,985.37 6/12/2023 438 0.26 Safra Natl Bank 0.2 11/23/2022 78658RGA3 Certificate Of De posit 11/24/2021 0.200 250,000.00 250,000.00 248,825.96 11/23/2022 237 0.26 Bank of India NY 0.2 11/25/2022 06279KU38 Certificate Of De posit 11/26/2021 0.200 250,000.00 250,000.00 248,812.84 11/25/2022 239 0.26 Bank of China/NY 0.2 11/29/2022 06428FUY1 Certificate Of De posit 11/29/2021 0.200 250,000.00 250,000.00 248,786.44 11/29/2022 243 0.26 State Bank of India 0.55 11/29/2023 856285YX3 Certificate Of De posit 11/29/2021 0.550 250,000.00 250,000.00 244,701.17 11/29/2023 608 0.26 Cumberland Fed Bank 0.2 3/3/2023 23062KDQ2 Certificate Of De posit 12/3/2021 0.200 250,000.00 250,000.00 247,708.65 3/3/2023 337 0.26 Goldman Sachs 0.6 12/15/2023 38149MQ22 Certificate Of De posit 12/15/2021 0.600 224,000.00 224,000.00 219,173.34 12/15/2023 624 0.23 IADB 0.25 11/15/2023 4581X0DP0 Cor porate 11/24/2021 0.586 500,000.00 496,710.00 484,405.00 11/15/2023 594 0.51 IFC 0.61 11/24/2023 45950VQS8 Cor porate 11/24/2021 0.570 1,000,000.00 1,000,790.00 971,362.31 11/24/2023 603 1.03 IFC 2 10/24/2022-22 45950VLH7 Cor porate 11/24/2021 0.127 1,500,000.00 1,525,725.00 1,506,420.00 10/24/2022 207 1.54 Wells Fargo Securities MM MM5968 Mone y Market 11/3/2021 0.110 300.90 300.90 300.90 N/ A 10 . 0 0 FHLB 2.3 3/28/2025-22 3130AREM9 US A gency 3/28/2022 2.300 250,000.00 250,000.00 248,434.96 3/28/2025 1,093 0.26 As of 3/31/2022
City of Hanford
Brokerage | Higgins Capital
Brokerage | Wells Fargo Securities

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Attachment: Quarterly Investment Detail Report 03.31.22 (Finance: Quarterly Investment Portfolio and Quartely Investment Detail Report
Description CUSIP/Ticker Securit y Sector Settlement Date YTM @ Cost Face Amount/Shares Cost Value Market Value Maturit y Date Da ys To Maturity % of Portfolio As of 3/31/2022
City of Hanford
Sub Total / Average Brokerage | Wells Fargo Securities 0.445 4,974,300.90 4,997,525.90 4,915,916.94 432 5.11 Local Agency Investment Fund LGIP LAIF6352 Local Government Investment P 2/28/2009 0.365 23,071,392.68 23,071,392.68 23,071,392.68 N/ A 1 23.72 Sub Total / Average LGIP | LAIF 0.365 23,071,392.68 23,071,392.68 23,071,392.68 1 23.72 Tulare County Pool LGIP TULARE860 Local Government Investment P 5/5/2017 0.892 45,557,063.28 45,557,063.28 45,557,063.28 N/ A 1 46.84 Sub Total / Average LGIP | Tulare County 0.892 45,557,063.28 45,557,063.28 45,557,063.28 1 46.84 Wells Fargo | General Account Cash WFGENERAL5186 Cash 10/31/2007 0.000 16,704.00 16,704.00 16,704.00 N/ A 10 . 0 2 Wells Fargo | Self Insurance Cash WFSELFINS1892 Cash 6/30/2020 0.000 96,160.05 96,160.05 96,160.05 N/ A 10 . 1 0 Wells Fargo | Sweep Cash WFSWEEP5186 Cash 6/30/2020 0.000 4,359,081.63 4,359,081.63 4,359,081.63 N/ A 14 . 4 8 Sub Total / Average Wells Fargo | Operating Accounts 0.000 4,471,945.68 4,471,945.68 4,471,945.68 1 4.60 Total / Average 0.755 97,262,025.81 97,529,892.81 96,809,063.01 169 100 LGIP | LAIF
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Attachment: Quarterly Investment Detail Report 03.31.22 (Finance: Quarterly Investment Portfolio and Description CUSIP/Ticker Settlement Date Face Amount/Shares Principal Interest/Dividends Total Portfolio Name FHLB 2.3 3/28/2025-22 3130AREM9 3/28/2022 250,000.00 250,000.00 0.00 250,000.00 Brokerage | Wells Fargo Securities FHLB Step 1/27/2025-22 3130AQML4 1/27/2022 325,000.00 325,000.00 0.00 325,000.00 Brokerage | Higgins Capital Tulare County Pool LGIP TULARE860 2/15/2022 4,500,000.00 4,500,000.00 0.00 4,500,000.00 LGIP | Tulare County Tulare County Pool LGIP TULARE860 2/10/2022 3,500,000.00 3,500,000.00 0.00 3,500,000.00 LGIP | Tulare County Tulare County Pool LGIP TULARE860 1/11/2022 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 0.00 3,000,000.00 LGIP | Tulare County Northpointe Bank 0.12 2/28/2022 666613JR6 2/28/2022 250,000.00 250,000.00 0.00 250,000.00 Brokerage | Wells Fargo Securities Peoples Bank CT 2 1/25/2022 71270QQM1 1/25/2022 200,000.00 200,000.00 0.00 200,000.00 Brokerage | Higgins Capital Local Agency Investment Fund LGIP LAIF6352 3/16/2022 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 0.00 1,500,000.00 LGIP | LAIF 01/01/22-03/31/22
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Attachment: Quarterly Transactions Report 01.01.22-03.31.22 (Finance: Quarterly Investment Portfolio and

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022

AGENDA SECTION:

SUBJECT:

Public Hearing to consider the issuance of private activity bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in support of the Northstar Apartments project (TEFRA Hearing) and Adoption of Resolution No. 22-10-R.

Recommendation:

That the City Council:

1) Conduct the public hearing under the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) requirements on April 19, 2022, in connection with the issuance of tax -exempt revenue bonds (Bonds) by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the CFMA), a joint exercise of powers authority and public entity of the State of California, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”); and

2) Take one of the following actions:

(I) Adopt resolution 22-10-R in favor of the issuance of the Bonds by the CMFA for the benefit of UP Northstar, LP (“Borrower”) to provide for the financing of the Project, such adoption is solely for the purposes of satisfying the requirements of TEFRA, the Code and the California Government Code Section 6500 (and following);

(ii) Reject the resolution and decline the Bonds for a legitimate non -discriminatory reason; or

(iii) Instead of approving or rejecting the resolution, direct City staff, and the City Attorney to present to the Council at a future meeting an option to submit the private activity Bonds to the voters for consideration. A voting referendum, although an option, cannot be accomplished before the developer’s volume cap Packet Pg. 110
allocation expires and would kill the project even if the voters were in favor. The state imposes a limit on the amount of tax -exempt private activity bonds which a state may issue in a calendar year and the allocation for this bond issuance would expire before an election could be held.

Background

UP Northstar, LP, a California limited partnership (the “Borrower”) was created by UP Northstar, LLC, a California limited liability company, and Northstar S HE LLC, a California limited liability company. Self -Help Enterprises (SHE) is the sole member of Northstar SHE LLC and will serve as the managing general partner of the project. SHE is a nationally recognized community development organization whose mis sion is to work together with low - income families to build and sustain healthy homes and communities. The pioneer and leading provider of mutual self -help housing in the United States, SHE’s efforts today encompass a range of efforts to build better homes and communities for farmworkers and other hard -working families. Since 1965, SHE has helped more than 6,500 families to build their own homes, rehabilitated over 6,700 unsafe homes, developed over 2,000 units of affordable rental housing, including Lincoln Plaza in Hanford (developed in 2007), and 85 single -family homes. SHE provides Resident Services at all rental communities, including an after -school program, Zumba and obesity prevention, financial literacy and homeownership counseling, STEM programs for youth, and other services to support the health, wellness, and financial strength of residents.

The Borrower has requested that the CMFA serve as the municipal issuer of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000 of tax -exempt revenue bonds. The Bonds will be issued by the CMFA in a private placement, with Key Bank Real Estate Capital being the private placement purchaser. The Bonds will be repaid through revenues generated by the Project and will be the sole responsibility of the Borrower. Other than holding the TEFRA hearing and approving the resolution, the City will have no involvement in issuing or repaying the Bonds.

The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of a 72 -unit multifamily rental housing facility for low -income households, including permanent supportive housing for persons experiencing homelessness or other at -risk households, to be located in the City at 664 and 682 North Star Drive.

In order for the Bonds to qualify as tax-exempt bonds, the City of Hanford must conduct a public hearing (the “TEFRA Hearing”) providing for the members of the community an opportunity to speak in favor of or against the use of tax -exempt bonds for the financing of the Project. Prior to such TEFRA Hearing, a notice was published in The Hanford Sentinel on April 7, 2022, providing the members of the community reasonable notice. Following the close of the TEFRA Hearing, an “applicable elected representative” of the gover nmental unit hosting the Project may adopt a resolution in favor of the issuance of the Bonds for the financing of the Project or may decline the adoption of such a resolution if a legitimate non -discriminatory reason exists.

Alternatively, rather than ta king action on the proposed resolution, Section 147(f) of United States Code Title 26 allows the Council to submit the decision regarding bond issuance to the voters of Hanford.

CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY:

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The CMFA was created on January 1, 2004, pursuant to a joint exercise of powers agreement to promote economic, cultural, and community development, through the financing of economic development and charitable activities throughout California. To date, over 300 municipalities, including the City of Hanford, have become members of CMFA. The City became a member of the CMFA on December 15, 2015.

The CMFA was formed to assist local governments, non -profit organizations and businesses with the issuance of taxable and tax -exempt bonds aimed at improving the standard of living in California for low -income households, persons experiencing homelessness or other at -risk households. The CMFA’s representatives and its Board of Directors have considerable experience in bond financings.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Bonds to be issued by the CMFA for the Project will be the sole responsibility of the UP Northstar, LP (Borrower), and the City will have no financial, legal, liability, or responsibility for the Project or the repayment of the Bonds for the financ ing of the Project. All financing documents with respect to the issuance of the Bonds will contain clear disclaimers that the Bonds are not obligations of the City or the State of California but are to be paid for solely from funds provided by the Borrower.

The Board of Directors of the California Foundation for Stronger Communities, a California non-profit public benefit corporation (the “Foundation”), acts as the Board of Directors for the CMFA. Through its conduit issuance activities, the CMFA shares a portion of the issuance fees it receives with its member communities and donates a portion of these issuance fees to the Foundation for the support of local charities. With respect to the City of Hanford, it is expected that a portion of the issuance fee a ttributable to the City will be granted by the CMFA to the general fund of the City. Such grant may be used for any lawful purpose of the City.

SUMMARY:

At the conclusion of the TEFRA Hearing, the Council may: (I) adopt resolution 22-10-R in favor of the issuance of the Bonds; (ii) reject the resolution and decline the Bonds for a legitimate non- discriminatory reason; or (iii) instead of approving or rejecting the resolution, direct City staff, and the City Attorney to present to the Council at a future meeting an option to submit the Bonds to the voters for consideration. A voting referendum, although option, it cannot be accomplished before the developer’s volume cap allocation expires and would kill the project even if the voters were in favor.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of the issuance of these bonds. Should Council take an action that resulted in a lawsuit brought on by the State, such a suit could cost the City millions of dollars to fight. In addition, there is a strong chance that the City would lose Packet Pg. 112
the lawsuit and would be forced to pay the State’s legal fees, which would be in addition to the legal fees incurred by the City to defend itself.

ATTACHMENTS:

Hanford_LOS TA Letter Northstar Courts_041222
2022.04.13 Hanford City Council re- Northstar Courts
TEFRA Reso - Northstar Courts - Final
Hanford - Northstar Courts TEFRA Hearing 041522
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453
www.hcd.ca.gov
April 12, 2022

Mario Cifuentez, City Manager
City of Hanford
319 N. Douty Street
Hanford, CA 93230

Dear Mario Cifuentez:

RE: Letter of Support and Technical Assistance– Northstar Courts Apartments

The purpose of this letter is for the Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) to express support for the approved Northstar Courts Project (Project) and to remind the City of Hanford (City) of its continued obligations under Housing Element Law (Gov. Code § 65580-65589.11). The Project results from multiple public and private funding sources, including HCD’s No Place Like Home (NPLH) and Joe Serna, Jr.

Farmworker Housing grant programs, Kings County Behavioral Health Whole Person Care funds, as well as private financing and private equity derived from the sale of federal tax credits.

HCD applauds the City on its prior approval of the Project through the applicable by- right ministerial review process in May of 2021. Now, HCD is aware that the City Council will be holding a public hearing pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) for the Project on April 19, 2022. As the City performs these remaining responsibilities, HCD urges the City to continue to take actions consistent with state law, including its Housing Element commitments, to ensure the continued viability of the Project.

Northstar Courts Project

The Northstar Courts Project will generate 72 new housing units, including 71 units for lower-income households (a range of 15-60 percent of area median income) and one on-site manager’s unit. As detailed in the City’s Site Plan Review entitlement approval letter dated May 20, 2021, the Project – including the by-right multifamily residential use – is consistent with the City’s development standards, codes and policies 1 applicable to

1 Note that pursuant to the Housing Accountability Act, Government Code section 65589.5, subdivision (j)(3), the receipt of a density bonus, incentive, concession, waiver, or reduction of development standards pursuant to State Density Bonus Law (SDBL) shall not constitute a valid basis on which to find a proposed housing development project is inconsistent, not in compliance, or not in conformity, with an applicable plan, program, policy, ordinance, standard, requirement, or other similar provision.

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the MX-N (Neighborhood Mixed Use) zoning district and Neighborhood Mixed Use General Plan land use designation, which was envisioned to include the development of multifamily residential uses.
2 Additionally, pursuant to State Density Bonus Law (SDBL), any project that meets one of the options for affordability set forth in statute is entitled to the corresponding increase in base density at the developer’s request. In this case, the Project’s very low- and extremely low-income affordability mix results from public and private funding sources that collectively produce a 100 percent lower-income affordable project. As such, and as noted in the Project approval letter, the City correctly implemented the SDBL by approving an 80-percent increase in residential density above the 40-unit base density (applicable to 100 percent lower-income3 developments, exclusive of a manager’s unit) as well as SDBL modifications from specific development standards. In addition, although the applicant did not explicitly invoke the By-Right Supportive Housing provisions pursuant to Government Code sections 65650-65656, approximately 30 percent of the units will be supportive housing units. This would have further qualified the project for by-right ministerial review.

Housing Element Commitments and RHNA Credit

Housing Element Programs

As the City is aware, through the State’s Housing Element Law, the Legislature has established that “the availability of housing is of vital statewide importance, and the early attainment of decent housing and a suitable living environment for every Californian, including farmworkers, is a priority of the highest order.” (Gov. Code, § 65580, subd. (a).) The City of Hanford contributes to this statewide effort through its adopted housing programs in the multi-jurisdictional Kings County 5 th Cycle Housing
Element (2016-2024). The Northstar Courts Project directly implements several of the City’s housing element programs, including but not limited to the following:

• Program 3.4 Adequate Sites: “Facilitate the construction of new housing through the provision of adequately zoned sites to meet Hanford’s housing needs allocation of 4,832 units” (p.5-21).
o The approximately 2.7-acre Project site is located at assessor parcel number (APN) 007-270-007. This site was identified in the City’s housing element sites inventory as being suitable for lower-income residential development within the planning period.4
• Program 3.5 Density Bonus Program: “The City will continue to implement this [density bonus] program to encourage and facilitate development of affordable

2 Hanford General Plan, Neighborhood Mixed Use Policy L61, pg. 35. 3 As defined by Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code 4 Housing Element Appendix B, Table B-2c: Residential Land Inventory – City of Hanford

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housing through the provision of density bonuses or other incentives for qualifying projects” (p.5-21).
o As noted, the application included – and the City approved – an SDBL request to help facilitate the development of affordable housing. • Program 3.9 Affordable Housing Assistance: “Seek applicable grants from state and federal sources including funding specifically targeted to [extremely low- income] housing, provide an inventory of housing sites to interested developers, continue to provide a density bonus to qualifying projects, provide financial and regulatory assistance…” (p. 5-22).
o The Project includes grants from state, local and private tax credits, as well as the density bonus incentive, to produce housing for very low- and extremely low-income households.
• Program 3.10 Farmworker and Employee Housing: Continue to facilitate the construction of farmworker housing on an annual basis, if requested, throughout the planning period” (p.5-23).
o The Project includes 33 units of farmworker housing and implements this housing element program.
• Program 3.11 Emergency and Transitional/Supportive Housing: “…continue to support efforts with surrounding Kings County jurisdictions to meet the needs of people who are homeless or transitioning to independence. (…) Facilitate establishment of emergency shelters and transitional/supportive housing throughout the planning period” (p.5-23, 24).
o The Project include 22 units of permanent supportive housing and implements this housing element program.

Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Credit

According to HCD records and the City’s submitted 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR), the City has not issued building permits for any very low- or low-income housing units in the 5th Cycle planning period, while it has permitted 1,445 moderate-income and above moderate-income units, collectively. The Project therefore represents an important milestone that advances the City’s progress on its lower- income RHNA. As a reminder, the City’s 5
th Cycle RHNA included 1,097 units for very
low-income households and 821 units for low-income households. Approved entitlements do not count towards RHNA credit – only building permits issued.

HCD Acceptance of Developer’s Article XXXIV Compliance Letter As the City is aware, HCD has deemed the applicant’s Article XXXIV documentation (submitted March 28, 2022) as acceptable. The Project satisfies Health and Safety Code section 37001, subdivision (a): It is privately owned by a limited partnership, it will not receive an impermissible property tax exemption, and state public bodies providing funding to the Project will not restrict more than 49 percent of the units to low-income households. Therefore, the Project does not constitute a “low-rent housing project”

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within the meaning of Article XXXIV, and local voter approval pursuant to Article XXXIV is not required.

Conclusion

In sum, HCD commends the City on its diligent efforts in reviewing the Project to date.

HCD will continue to monitor the Project and reminds the City that, pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (j), HCD may notify the Office of the Attorney General if HCD finds that any local government has taken an action in violation of Housing Element Law or any of the other housing laws enumerated in Government Code section 65585, subdivision (j), including but not limited to State Density Bonus Law (Gov. Code § 65915-65918), By-Right Supportive Housing Law (Gov. Code § 65650-65656), Housing Accountability Act (Gov. Code § 65589.5), and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (Gov. Code § 8899.50).

Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Lisa Frank, of our staff, at [email protected].

Sincerely,

David Zisser
Assistant Deputy Director
Local Government Relations and Accountability

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CCLS is a non-profit corporation, tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. CCLS spends all funds in accordance with the LSC Act of 1974, as amended, and its implementing regulations. 2115 Kern Street, Suite 200, Fresno, CA 93721 • Phone: (559) 570-1200 • Toll Free: (800) 675-8001 1640 “N” Street, Suite 200, Merced, CA 95340 • Phone: (209) 210-4390 • Toll Free: (800) 675-8001 2025 W. Feemster Avenue, Visalia, CA 93277 • Phone: (559) 802-1130 • Toll Free: (800) 675-8001 www.centralcallegal.org April 13, 2022 Hon. Kalish Morrow, Mayor of Hanford Members of the City Council Mario Cifuentez, City Manager By email to: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] RE: Informational letter regarding Northstar Courts TEFRA certification Dear Mayor Morrow, City Councilmembers, and Mr. Cifuentez: Central California Legal Services (CCLS) provides legal representation to low-income residents of six counties in our region, including the County of Kings and the residents of the City of Hanford. CCLS respectfully submits this letter in order to provide information regarding the effect of a Council determination on the Northstar Courts’ TEFRA certification, the problems the certification addresses, and who will be affected by the Council’s decision. CCLS does not intend by this letter to express any opinion about whether the Council should approve or deny the certification. One of CCLS’s priorities in the past several years has been tracking local governments’ compliance with California Housing Element laws requiring jurisdictions to zone and plan for sufficient sites to meet their Regional Housing Needs Allocations (RHNAs). We have also been tracking cities’ and counties’ activity that either meets—or fails to meet—the statutory mandate to affirmatively further fair housing within the meaning of California Government Code section 8899.50. The Legislature imposes these duties across the spectrum of a city’s housing programs and activities; § 8899.50, subsection (a) (1), provides, in pertinent part: “Affirmatively furthering fair housing” means taking meaningful actions, in addition to combating discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics. Specifically, affirmatively furthering fair housing means taking meaningful actions that, taken together address significant

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2 disparities in housing needs and in access to opportunity, … and fostering and maintaining compliance with civil rights and fair housing laws. The duty to affirmatively further fair housing extends to all of a public agency’s activities and programs relating to housing and community development. [Emphasis added.] The statute is unequivocal in placing responsibility for ensuring fair housing on the local government: the City may “take no action that is materially inconsistent with its obligation to affirmatively further fair housing” (subsection (b)(1)) and “shall have a mandatory duty to comply with paragraph (1) [quoted supra].” Protected groups, for purposes of California’s fair housing laws (including § 8899.50), encompass persons or families of very low or low income (Government Code § 65008, subsections (a)(1)(B)(3), (b)(1)(C) and (D), (b)(2)(B)), and persons with disabilities (Government Code § 12955(a), including mental illness (Government Code §§ 12926(j) and 12926.1). Federal courts have held that “the presence of community animus can support a finding of discriminatory motives by government officials, even if the officials do not personally hold such views.” Ave. 6E Investments, LLC v. City of Yuma, Arizona (9th Cir. 2016) 818 F.3d 493, 504. Court rulings have found “charged code words” in public discussions of affordable housing proposals (e.g., references to crime, large families, reduced home values, etc.) as circumstantial evidence of discriminatory motive. We proffer this information as you consider the TEFRA certification for Northstar Courts, which would provide safe, decent, and affordable housing, in a neighborhood of opportunity, for low-income individuals and families who fall within the protections of California’s fair housing laws. We note that as of Hanford’s 2021 Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), the City had made 0.00% progress toward housing units permitted or completed as compared to the City’s RHNA of 1,067 very low income housing units and 821 low-income housing units. These unmet housing needs translate to significant hardships for CCLS’s clients, who are by definition very low-income families and individuals. According to the California Housing Partnership’s Kings County Affordable Housing Needs Report, as of May 2021, 4,088 low-income renter households in the county did not have access to an affordable home; two-thirds of very low-income households are paying more than half their income on housing costs, compared to zero percent of moderate-income Kings County families. If the City were to decide to approve the Northstar Courts’ TEFRA certification, it would begin to provide appropriate housing options where there is significant need. In our experience, a City decision not to certify the TEFRA resolution may remove the tax incentives that make this project feasible. If that were to happen here, the benefits of those affordable homes will not accrue to low-income individuals and families. The City development process has already found that the project design appears to comply with the conditions the City imposes for housing generally: design standards, density, lot coverage,

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3 parking, circulation, etc.). Given that the TEFRA approval creates no risk, obligation, or liability for the City, a denial of the certificate might raise a concern whether that denial is “materially inconsistent” with the City’s obligation to affirmatively further fair housing.

Thanking you for your attention to this complex matter, I remain, Very truly yours,

Patience Milrod
Executive Director

cc: Robert Dowd, Esq. by email to [email protected] Ty Mizote, Esq. by email to [email protected]

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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HANFORD

APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA

MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000,000 TO FINANCE A MULTIFAMILY

RENTAL HOUSING FACILITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF UP HOLDINGS

CALIFORNIA, LLC, AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING

THERETO

WHEREAS, the City of Hanford, California (the “City”) is a member of the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “Authority” ), a joint exercise of powers authority authorized and empowered by Title 1, Division 7, Chapter 5 of the California Government Code (the “JPA Act”) and Chapter 7 of Part 5 of Division 31 of the California Health and Safety Code (the “Housing Act”) to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of multifamily rental housing projects within the jurisdictions of its members; and
WHEREAS, UP Northstar, LP a California limited partne rship (the “Borrower”) created by UP Northstar, LLC, a California limited liability company , and Northstar SHE LLC, a California limited liability company, has requested that the Authority issue one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000 (the “Bonds”) as part of a plan to (1) finance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of a 72 -unit multifamily rental housing facility for low -income households, including permanent supportive housing for persons experiencing homelessness or other at-risk households (the “Project”), to be located in the City at 664 and 682 North Star Drive, and (2) pay certain expenses in connection with the issuance of the Bonds; and
WHEREAS, an “applicable elected representative” of a jurisdiction in which the Project is to be located is required to approve the issuance of the Bonds under Section 147(f) of the Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City (the “City Council”) is the elected legislative body of the City and is an “applicable elected representative” for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Code; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has requested that the City Council approve the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority in order to satisfy the public approval requirement of Section 147(f) of the Code and the requirements of Section 4 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the California Municipal Finance A uthority, dated as of January 1, 2004 (the “Agreement”), among certain local agencies, including the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the City Council has, following notice duly given, held a public hearing regarding the issuance of the Bonds, and now desires to approve the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hanford, as follows:

Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

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Section 3. The officers of the City are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents which they deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to and comply with the terms and intent of this resolution and the financing transaction approved hereby.

Section 4. The Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the Authority in care of its counsel:

Ronald E. Lee, Esq.

Jones Hall, APLC
475 Sansome Street, Suite 1700
San Francisco, CA 94111
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford duly called and held on , 2022, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED

ATTEST:

Kalish Morrow
MAYOR of the City of Hanford

NATALIE CORRAL

CITY CLERK

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
) COUNTY OF KINGS

) ss CITY OF HANFORD

)

NATALIE CORRAL

CITY CLERK

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50 California Street, Suite 2800 | San Francisco, CA 94111 | T 415.743.6900 | F 415.743.6910 Holland & Knight LLP | www.hklaw.com
Daniel R. Golub
415-743-6976
[email protected]

April 15, 2022

Mario Cifuentez, City Manager
Ty Mizote, City Attorney
City of Hanford
315-321 N. Douty Street
Hanford, CA 93230

VIA EMAIL
Re: Northstar Courts

Dear Mr. Cifuentez and Mr. Mizote:

We have been retained by UP Holdings LLC and Self Help Enterprises (jointly, the “Applicant”) for the Northstar Courts Project (the “Project”) to represent and defend the Applicant’s interests, and to enforce the requirements of California housing law. Our firm’s West Coast Land Use & Environmental Law Practice Group focuses particularly on enforcing California’s recently reformed housing production laws, such as the Housing Accountability Act (“HAA”), Gov. Code § 65589.5, Housing Element Law, Gov. Code § 65580, et seq., and laws that required localities to affirmatively further fair housing. These laws, as you know, strongly support the approval of housing developments such as the Project. In particular, we briefed and argued California Renters Legal Advoc. & Educ. Fund v. City of San Mateo (2021), 68 Cal.App.5th 820, 844, the leading published authority on the HAA, one of many state laws that “cabin[] the discretion of a local agency to reject proposals for new housing.”
As you know, the Project is fully entitled and approved. Indeed, development is imminent, with the Project scheduled to break ground in the first week of June. The Project will provide 71 new affordable homes that are desperately needed in the City of Hanford ( “City”). As the Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) has confirmed in correspondence with you, the Project qualifies for by-right ministerial approval for multiple reasons. Applicant appreciates the City’s support of the Project thus far, and is excited to bring much-needed affordable housing to this community.

We understand that the City Council will hold a public hearing on April 19, 2022 pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (“TEFRA”). The TEFRA hearing concerns the approval of bonds that have, as you know, already been allocated under competitive review

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by the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) to the California Municipal Finance Authority (“CMFA”) on behalf of the Project. The City will have no financial, legal, or administrative obligations with respect to these bonds.

We have been advised that some individuals identified as housing opponents may attempt to misuse the April 19 TEFRA hearing to express disapproval of the Project on land use grounds as well as to urge the Council to disapprove the bonds based on their animus towards lower-income and disabled households, as evidenced in the extensive public comment and social media commentary. Although we hope and expect that there is no need to be concerned about the Council bowing to these anti-housing voices during a time of statewide housing crisis, we must take the opportunity to advise you that the City’s discretion in this area is very narrowly circumscribed by state housing law. If the Council were to fail to approve the bonds, or to take any other adverse action such as improperly subjecting the already fully-approved Project to a voter approval process,1 we stand ready to enforce California housing laws by fully defending our client’s interests and vindicating the rights of the many lower-income Californians who are depending upon the Project for housing opportunities. The City would bear substantial litigation risk – in mandate, as well as for attorneys’ fees, costs and damages – for failing to approve or delaying the Project in any way. The following is a non-exclusive description of just some of the laws that militate strongly against any action to frustrate the Project.

First, the City has a statutory obligation to affirmatively further fair housing pursuant to, inter alia, Section 8899.50 of the Government Code. This obligation requires the City to take “meaningful actions that, taken together, address significant disparities in housing needs and in access to opportunity, replacing segregated living patterns with truly integrated and balanced living patterns, transforming racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty into areas of opportunity, and fostering and maintaining compliance with civil rights and fair housing laws.” Gov. Code § 8899.50(a)(1). This duty “extends to all of a public agency’s activities and programs relating to housing and community development,” id., including the forthcoming TEFRA approval process. Persons and families of low- or very low-income are a protected group for purposes of state fair housing law, including Section 8899.50.2 As such, the City’s consideration of the CMFA bonds for the Project is governed by, and must be consistent with, its statutory obligation to affirmatively further fair housing. Using the TEFRA certification process to stall the Project would contravene this statutory obligation – as well as related fair housing principles embodied in the federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”). The City would be liable to compensate the Applicant for all damages resulting from unlawfully discriminating in this manner. See, e.g., Gov. Code § 12989.2.

Needless to say, the damages the City may owe for blocking this Project on the eve of

1 As HCD has specifically confirmed, the Project is not required to seek local voter approval. See “Letter of Support and Technical Assistance – Northstar Courts Apartments,” Cal. Department of Housing and Community Development (April 12, 2022), at 3-4.
2 “Northstar Courts TEFRA hearing,” Central Cal. Legal Services (April 12, 2022), at 2 (citing Gov. Code, § 65008, subd. (a)(1)(B)(3), (b)(1)(C), (D), (b)(2)(B)).

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construction – after previously confirming it conformed to all applicable planning and zoning requirements – would be considerable.

The City’s discretion is also constrained by the HAA. In notable contrast to other land use laws, courts do not defer to localities in applying this law; instead the law is enforced with a “rigorous independent review ... in order to prevent the City from circumventing what was intended to be a strict limitation on its authority.” California Renters, 68 Cal. App. 5th at 844 (quotations omitted). The HAA provides that jurisdictions may not disapprove housing development projects that comply with all “applicable, objective general plan, zoning, and subdivision standards and criteria” unless they first make a finding, based on a preponderance of the evidence, that the project has a specific, adverse impact on public health or safety that cannot be mitigated. Gov. Code, § 65589.5(j)(1). Critically, the HAA specifies that “disapproval” of a housing development project “includes,” without limitation, any votes to disapprove “any required land use approvals or entitlements necessary for the issuance of a building permit.” Id., subd. (h)(6)(A). As acknowledged in the City’s Site Plan Review approval letter of May 20, 2021, the Project is fully consistent with the City’s general plan, zoning, and all other applicable standards and criteria.3 Even if it were not, the Project additionally qualifies for the HAA’s protections because it qualifies as “[h]ousing for very low, low-, or moderate-income households.” Gov. Code, § 65589.5(d), (h)(3). As such, unless the City could meet the high burden of proof to make the very narrow findings that would allow it to disapprove the Project (which it cannot), the City’s refusal to move forward with TEFRA certification would constitute an unlawful, and actionable, disapproval under the HAA. See California Renters, 68 Cal. App. 5th at 854. The HAA imposes significant liability in the form of injunctive relief, attorneys’ fees, fines and penalties – which our team has fully vindicated in other cases. See Gov. Code § 65589.5(k)-(l).

The City’s actions at the TEFRA hearing must also be informed by the City’s obligations under Housing Element Law. The City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation required it to build 821 low-income housing units and 1,067 very low-income units. As noted in HCD’s April 12, 2022 correspondence with the City, however, “the City has not issued building permits for any very low- or low-income units in the 5th Cycle planning period, while it has permitted 1,445 moderate-income and above moderate-income units, collectively.”4 The Project, which provides 71 units at a range of 15-60% AMI, represents a unique opportunity to make a down payment on the City’s commitment. On the other hand, an unlawful failure to approve TEFRA certification would constitute an abandonment of the City’s commitment to provide affordable housing, as set forth in its Housing Element. Failing to comply with Housing Element Law could subject the City to legal action, and could result in the City’s Housing Element being de-certified by HCD, depriving the City of funding and taking away the City’s land use authority over many other

3 The HAA provides that the receipt of a density bonus pursuant to state Density Bonus Law (Government Code Section 65915) does not constitute a valid basis for finding that a proposed project does not conform with the applicable objective general plan, zoning, and subdivision standards and criteria. Id., subd. (j)(3). 4 “Letter of Support and Technical Assistance – Northstar Courts Apartments,” Cal. Department of Housing and Community Development (April 12, 2022), at 3.

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housing development projects. See Gov. Code § 65589.5(d)(5). For instance, among other consequences, jurisdictions without compliant housing elements are required to approve any proposed project that provides 20% low-income units, or 100% middle-income residents, notwithstanding the fact that the project does not comply with the jurisdiction’s zoning or general plan.5
Finally, please be advised that the tenor of public comment to date indicates that any denial of financing could only be rationally explained as bending to the discriminatory wishes of housing opponents. As the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals explained in Avenue 6E Investments, LLC v.

City of Yuma, Ariz. (9th Cir. 2016) 818 F.3d 493, 504-05 (9th Cir. 2016) (internal citations and quotations omitted), “[t]he presence of community animus can support a finding of discriminatory motives by government officials, even if the officials do not personally hold such views. . . . This standard recognizes the reality of such controversial proposals in the urban setting, in which council members may vote based on constituents’ concerns about ‘an influx of undesirables’ into the neighborhood.” As such, if public comment at the forthcoming TEFRA hearing reflects the same improper or unlawful motives as previously voiced in public comment periods related to the Project, for denying TEFRA certification, courts will not hesitate to impute those motives to the City.

We recognize that despite the efforts of developers like the Applicant to ensure that their developments are well integrated in the communities of which they are a part, some local interests are likely to always oppose new housing. This is unfortunate but in many ways inevitable. It is for this reason that the California Legislature has acted to ensure that local interests may not lawfully displace the legitimate statewide interest of all Californians in an affordable home. We hope that the Council would support the Project on its considerable merits even if state law did not require it to do so. But there should not be any reasonable question that state law so requires.

As stated, the Applicant appreciates the City’s support of the Project to date, and is excited to bring much needed affordable housing to the community. The Applicant requests that the City approve the CMFA bonds that have already been allocated and allow the development of a Project that will bring critically needed housing to Hanford. In the event that the City fails to approve the bonds, then Applicant stands ready to enforce state housing law to vindicate its rights and its investment in the Project.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. ///

5 Id. See also “A wall of skyscrapers along Ocean Beach? It could happen if S.F. doesn’t stop bungling its planning process.” D. Brookman & R. Fruchtman, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE (Apr. 7, 2022) (https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/Ocean-Beach-skyscrapers-17061383.php).

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Very truly yours,

HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

Daniel R. Golub
William E. Sterling

cc: Hanford City Council
David Zisser and Lisa Frank, Department of Housing and Community Development David Pai and Matt Struhar, Deputy Attorneys General, Attorney General Bonta’s Housing Strike Force
Christina Bull Arndt, Supervising Deputy Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General

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AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022

AGENDA SECTION:

SUBJECT:

Police: Introduction of Ordinance No. 22-03 and Compliance Policy 706 for Military equipment reporting as mandated by the State under AB481.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council, by motion, Introduce Ordinance No. 22-03 and approve the Hanford Police Department General Order 706 Military Equipment Policy.

BACKGROUND:

The State of California recently passed Assembly Bill 481. Assembly Bill 481:

1. Defines what is military equipment as it relates to commonly used tools by police agencies;

2. Requires an ordinance and adoption of policy on the police department's use of military equipment;

3. Requires the police department to adopt an ordinance and department policy; and

4. Requires the police department to report the following to council annually:
a. Description of each type of military equipment.
b. Purpose and authorized use of said equipment.
c. The fiscal impact of each type of equipment.
d. Legal and procedural rules that govern its use.
e. Training that is required for its use.
f. The mechanism to ensure compliance.
g. Complaint procedure.
h. Post policy on Department Website.
i. A summary of any complaints received regarding its use. j. The amount in possession of each piece of equipment. k. If any additional equipment is to be obtained in the coming year. l. The department must conduct one public meeting within 30 days of the annual report going to council.

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The Hanford Police Department already complies with many of these requirements. The equipment that the department purchases, and the ongoing costs, are approved annually by the City Council during the budget appropriations process. Under this new law, all of the department's vehicles are now defined as military equipment and have also been previously approved and authorized by City Council. The City continues to look at equipment, review the costs and evaluate safer options. Some examples of this are our use of pepper spray, batons, tasers, less lethal shotguns, our evolving use of force/pursuit policies and we now use flameless dispersion devices. The Hanford Police Department is committed to continually evaluating new and safer alternatives for the tools are used and presenting those alternatives and costs to Council.

The Hanford Police Department has an extensive General Orders Manual that governs the use of force. The manual is updated on a regular basis as case law and legislative laws change. HPD has followed these orders as equipment is obtained and has never received a complaint from a citizen regarding the use of equipment that is now deemed to be military equipment under this law.

Our complaint procedure is already well established as a policy and we have a computer system that we purchased, which manages all of our citizen complaints. Our citizen complaints are also reported to the state each year.

AB481 requires us to make these changes by ordinance and for council to review and adopt our general orders policy. This attached ordinance and policy is also necessary should the City of Hanford ever be in need of mutual aid. If the City were to decide not to adopt this ordinance/policy, the responding agencies would not be able to utilize potential life saving equipment in our jurisdiction. The ordinance establishes Hanford Police Department's General Orders 706 as the guiding document related to the military equipment. The ordinance also makes the following findings by Council;

1. Approves the funding, acquisition and use of our current equipment which is now defined as military equipment.

2. Establishes Hanford Police General orders 706 as the military equipment policy.

3. Establishes that section 706 meets the states requirements.

4. Establishes that there is no reasonable alternatives that can achieve the same objective of civilian and officer safety.

5. That the military equipment and policy 706 will safeguard the public's welfare, safety, civil rights and civil liberties.

6. Establishes that our prior use of this equipment, which is now specified as military equipment, was in compliance with the policies in place at the time of the equipment's acquisition.

7. Approves and adopts Section 706 of the Hanford Police Department's General Orders Manual.

Hanford Police Department's new general orders manual section 706 was reviewed by the City Attorney's office and found to be in compliance with AB481. This new policy does the following;

1. Defines Military equipment.

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2. Identifies and describes the military equipment being used by the Hanford Police Department.

3. Catalogues the quantity, acquisition cost, on-going costs, training, and future purchasing needs of the equipment.

4. Identifies the complaint procedure.

5. Establishes a coordinator at the police department to ensure compliance.

6. Approval process for future purchases and on-going use.

7. Establishes use in exigent circumstances.

8. Establishes use of the equipment by entities in the City of Hanford.

9. Annual report to Council and community engagement guidelines.

10. Alternative equipment review procedures.

With regard to the costs, they are estimated on what the potential costs are for the year. Some items such as ammunition, are pretty exact because it is the amount we budgeted for that year. In regard to the two armored vehicles and the command center, the costs can vary dramatically, depending on the year and if something breaks or needs to be fixed. The exact costs for 2021 are as follows:

1. Freightliner RV Command Center - $1,177.57 (Repairs), $376.52 (Fuel) Total- $1,554.09

2. Ford 550 -$3,598.92 (Repairs), $11,669.40 (Vehicle replacement) Total $15,268.32

3. MRAP - $0.00, Total $0.00

The cost for the smaller armored vehicle is higher due to us collecting a vehicle replacement cost each year for a future replacement of the vehicle. The MRAP was acquired for free through the DRMO program and was approved by council at that time. If it ever needs major repairs we can return it through the program and will not be replaced at a cost to the city. Due to uncertainty of repairs, I estimated the annual cost for the MRAP and Freightliner in the policy as higher than it typically is. These vehicles have also responded to emergency aid requests, forest fires, and to incidents in Fresno and Tulare Counties.

Our inventory of .223 and other rounds is a constantly changing number. We attempt to keep approximately 30,000 rounds in inventory each year . Due to the record purchase of firearms and ammunition, it is increasingly difficult for us to receive the ammunition that we need and we are experiencing very long wait times. About 1.5 years ago we had dropped to only a few thousand rounds of .223 ammunition and other ammunition and we had to adjust our training, so our dwindling supply would not be impacted.

The Military Equipment Policy was posted on the department website on March 16, 2022, 30 days prior to this meeting, in accordance with AB481.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this ordinance.

ATTACHMENTS:

Assembly Bill No 481 items description
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Assembly Bill No. 481
“Military Equipment” Report
Description of items

Drone (Mavic Air):

The Hanford Police Department SWAT team utilizes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in order to gain intelligence of a potential SWAT mission locations. The UAV also provide the SWAT operators with a safe tactical advantage by deploying the drone from a safe distance and location. The SWAT team UAV has the capability of 400 feet above ground level and is restricted to the lateral boundaries of Kings County Jurisdiction. The Mavic Air has a capable of 25 min of flight time and a flight distance of 18.5 km.

The Hanford Police Department currently has policy on the use of UAV.

This Drone is also utilized during patrol situation which would provide an Officer a safe advantage. It has the capability to search roof tops for items or individuals without putting an Officer in harm’s way. In a patrol setting the Drone has been used to photograph crime scenes, search for missing children in rural areas, search for subjects who have ran from Officers, and also used to assist with ariel photography for city site assessments.

The UAV is flown by Operators/ Officers that train with the equipment on a regular basis and the City of Hanford is in compliance and possess a Certification of Waiver or Authorization through the FFA.

Drone (Matrice 100):

The Hanford Police Department SWAT team utilizes a second unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in order to gain intelligence of a potential SWAT mission locations. The UAV also provide the SWAT operators with a safe tactical advantage by deploying the drone from a safe distance and location. The SWAT team UAV has the capability of 400 feet above ground level and is restricted to the lateral boundaries of Kings County Jurisdiction. The Matrice 100 has a capable of 22 min flight time and a flight distance of 1.2 miles pending that it has no obstructions. The Hanford Police Department currently has policy on the use of UAV.

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Recon scout Remote camera:

The Hanford Police Department SWAT team utilizes and unmanned remotely controlled camera in order to gain intelligence of potential threats. The camera is operated by a remote and is utilized during authorized SWAT deployments. The camera has the capability to be thrown into unknown area and maneuvered around in order to see potential threats. When utilized, this camera provides a safer alternative to approaching a potential threat in order to gain visual intelligence on the location. This camera does not record video nor does it have the ability to relay any sort of audio. The remote camera has a range of approximately 30yrd (depending on interference) and has a battery life of approximately one hour.

The remote controlled camera is used by SWAT Operators who have trained with the robot and are familiar with its capabilities. The SWAT team has been utilizing this remote controlled camera for over 10 yrs.
• Manufacturer: Recon Robotics
• Description: Hand held recon scout XT

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IRobot Camera:

The Hanford Police Department SWAT team utilized and unmanned remotely controlled camera in order to gain intelligence of potential threats. The camera is operated by a remote and has been utilized during authorized SWAT deployments in the past.

This robot Camera was originally provided to the Hanford Police Department through the DRMO program and belongs to the U.S. Government. The robot has not worked for the past 3 years and therefor is not utilized any longer.

MRAP:

The Hanford Police Department SWAT team obtained a mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) truck through the DRMO program. The MRAP is utilized during authorized SWAT deployments in order to safely transport SWAT Operators to designated locations. Once at an approved designated mission location, the MRAP provides armored cover for Operator from potentially armed subjects. The MRAP armor is capable of stopping threats from ammunition including all rifle rounds. The MRAP is

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The MRAP is also utilized during public relation interactions multiple times a year including (“Stuff the swat truck, Christmas parade, Thursday night markets, Autism awareness event, National night out). During these type of events, the citizens of Hanford are allowed to sit in the MRAP as well and take pictures with the SWAT operators and their equipment.

ARV FORD-550:

The ARV, similar to the MRAP, is utilized to safely transport SWAT Operators to mission locations. Once at an approved designated mission location, the ARV provides armored cover for Operator from potentially armed subjects. The ARV armor is capable of stopping threats from ammunition up to 50-caliber rounds. The ARV is utilized as a rally point or a position of cover during SWAT deployments.

Members of the SWAT team that operate the ARV are required to train two hours a month. The ARV is also utilized during public relations interactions multiple times a year including (“Stuff the swat truck” Christmas present collection, Christmas parade, Thursday night markets, Autism awareness event, and National night out). During these type of events, the citizens of Hanford are allowed to sit in the ARV as well and take pictures with the SWAT operators and their equipment.

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Command POST RV FREIGHTLINER:

The Hanford Police Department utilized an RV type command post which is utilized for critical incidents. Types of critical incidents vary depending on the duration of the incident and needs based on inclement weather. Some of these types of critical incidents include homicide scene investigations, critical missing juveniles, SWAT deployments, public relation events, large structure fires, and assisting CAL fire during wild fire seasons. The Mobile Command post is equip with dispatch equipment in order to be a mobile dispatching unit. It also had a boom camera pole which allows for live video feed of a location to the individuals manning the post. A small conference table is located at the back of the Mobile command post in order to provide a location for the Critical Incident Management System (CIMS) to work efficiently.

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The Hanford Police Department SWAT team utilizes breaching shotgun in order to gain access to barricaded locations during authorized SWAT deployments and trainings. Shotgun breaching rounds are special munition designed to be fired from a 12G shotgun for the purpose of defeating door locking mechanisms and hinges. Shotgun breaching is used in Hostage situations, barricaded subject, high risk warrants at fortified locations where there might be extreme hazard to officers, and civil disasters in order to effect the rescue of trapped victims. When employed properly, shotgun breaching can be a safer, faster and more effective method of defeating breaching problems. Shotgun breaching is also good for indoor (close quarters) breaching to overcome the obstacles in confined environments where there may not be enough room to utilize manual tools.

Breaching instructors complete a training course related to their specialized techniques prior to operationally performing in that capacity and train minimum of biannually. The Hanford Police Department SWAT team used Royal Arms TEASAT munitions for breaching. The projectile is a 420 grain slug comprised of compressed COPPER POWDER. The round is considered frangible meaning it beings to immediately break down upon initial impact with a solid object.

Less Lethal Shotgun

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The Hanford Police Department SWAT team utilized diversionary devices during authorized SWAT deployments and trainings. The diversionary devices, also known as “Flashbangs” emit a loud noise and flash in order to provide the SWAT operators with a safe tactical advantage when deploying.

The loud noise and flash cause momentarily distraction and causes discomfort (approx. five seconds) for the individual potentially trying to inflict harm against the SWAT Operators.

The SWAT Operators attend four hours of biannual training in order to deploy the diversionary devices. The SWAT team has two instructors who have attended a certified POST training course in order to conduct the annual trainings. The deployment of diversionary devices are governed under a SWAT policy.

40mm projectile launchers:

The use of chemical agents have become very useful as a form of non-lethal force. Mace and tear gas sprays have been available for years and most law enforcement agencies seldom use them because of their limitations. CS gas (2-chlorobenzylidene malonontrile) is one of the most commonly used tear gases in the world. Law enforcement agencies have found this agent invaluable when faced with combative suspects, for riot control, and for alleviating hostage and siege situations. They use it to help control individuals or groups without the need for lethal force.

There are several ways to deploy gas, most are hand deployed and are activated by utilizing a burning of the gas. The hand deployed method requires an officer to physically insert the gas by hand at extremely close proximity to effectively introduce gas into the desired location. This method significantly increases the danger to the officer due to exposing himself to the threat. The preferred and safest way to deploy the gas is a 40mm grenade launcher that deploys gas into a structure from a safe and covered position thus eliminating being close to the structure. There are two chemical agents instructors on the Central Valley Regional SWAT team that are certified by the California Peace Officers and Standards as Chemical Agents Instructors. These instructors attended a 40 hour course in which they were exposed to various chemical agents and were trained in deploying the chemical agents utilizing a 40 mm launcher and was known to be the safest way to deploy the chemical agents.

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Patrol/Swat Rifles
Patrol Rifles are standard issue duty weapons at the Hanford Police Department. Every officer is issued a patrol rifle upon employment. IT is arguable whether this should be included but in the interest of transparency we considered it in our best interest to do so. The reason for the issuance of rifles is to be able to engage with suspects and situations that may arise from a distance that improves the safety of officers, while also providing a higher level of accuracy which improves the safety of our citizens. Our rifles are used on a regular basis on patrol as circumstances warrant. Distance in a situation can help to desolate a situation. Forcing an officer to always be extremely close to a situation decreases safety, escalates the situation and prevents an officer from having a few extra seconds to make a potentially life saving decision.

Patrol Rifles only differ from Rifles used by our swat team in the load out SWAT rifle may be equipped with different attachments. No accessories used by the SWAT Team are categorized as military equipment.

The Sig Sauer SIG716 DMR is a larger caliber rifle only use by the SWAT Sniper Teams. This weapon system is designed for greater distance and accuracy. The primary purpose of this team and weapons system is to provide overwatch coverage in major events and SWAT approved missions.

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CODE TO ESTABLISH A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY FOR

THE HANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT

The City Council of the City of Hanford does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1
The City Council Finds:

A. On September 30,2021, Assembly Bill 481, relating to the use of military equipment, was signed into law.

B. Assembly Bill 481, codified in California Government Code Sections 7070 through 7075, requires law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of the applicable governing body, by ordinance adopting a “military equipment” use policy, at a regular meeting held pursuant to open meeting laws, prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. The term “military equipment” is defined in California Government Code Section 7070.

C. Assembly Bill 481 allows the governing body of a city to approve the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment within its jurisdiction only if it makes specific determinations.

D. The proposed military equipment use policy is found within Hanford Police Departments General Order 706
E. Hanford Police Department General Order 706 was published on the Hanford Police Department internet website on March 16, 2022. The Hanford Police Department General Order was presented to council on May 19, 2022.

F. The Hanford Police Department General Order 706 meets the requirements of California Government Code Section 7070, subdivision (d).

SECTION 2

1. Based on the findings above, in addition to information provided to the City Council at the public meeting, the City Council determines as follows:

A. The Military Equipment identified in Hanford Police Department General Order 706 is necessary because there are no reasonable alternatives that can achieve the same objective for officer and civilian safety.

B. The Hanford Police Department General Order 706 will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.

C. The prior military equipment use complied with policies regarding it’s use that were in effect at the time of its acquisition.

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Section 3
Except as otherwise provided herein, t his Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption and shall be published once in the Hanford Sentinel within fifteen (15) days after its passage or a summary of this ordinance shall be published in the Hanford Sentinel in a manner consist ent with the requirements of the California Government Code.

THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that based on the above and incorporated findings, the City Council approves Ordinance 20-03.

PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 19 day of May, 2022 by the following vote:

Attest:

_____________________________________

NATALIE ORTEGA

CITY CLERK

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF KINGS ) ss

CITY OF HANFORD )

I, Natalie Ortega, City Clerk of the City of Hanford, do hereby certify the foregoing Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the 19 day of May, 2022.

Date: _______________________ ________________________________ City Clerk

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Military Equipment
706.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, use and reporting requirements of military equipment (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071; Government Code § 7072).

706.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):

Governing body – The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.

POST – Police Officers Standards and Training
Military equipment – Includes but is not limited to the following items or as amended in California Government Code Section 7070:
• Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. • Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. • High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. • Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. • Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. • Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram.
• Firearms and ammunition of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
• Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue service weapons. • Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. • Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools. • Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service- issued handheld pepper spray.
• TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices (LRADs).
• Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
• Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.

Policy
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706.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Hanford Police Department that members of this department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. This is to be accomplished by:
(a) An annual report documenting each use of military equipment throughout the year to the Hanford City Council.
(b) A complaint procedure, for citizens to report possible misuse of military equipment by police personnel . This complain t procedure is outlined in the Hanford Police Department General Orders Manual 1020 (Personnel Complaints). These complaints related to military equipment and the outcome of each complaint shal l be reported to the Hanford City Council on an annual basis.

706.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police should designate a member of this department to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of the Hanford Police Department (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:

1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.

2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department’s funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the department website (Government Code § 7072).
(g) The complaint procedure will follow the personnel complaint procedure as outlined in Section 1020 of the Hanford Police Department Policy manual. (h) Ensure publication of the annual military equipment report submitted to and approved by the Hanford City Council.

706.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
Pursuant to California Government Code §7070, the Police Department will submit a Military Equipment Use Policy for approval to the Hanford City Council annually.

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706.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071):
(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a.

(b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department. (e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body.
(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment.
(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above.

706.6 USE IN EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES
In exigent circumstances and with the approval of the Chief of Police or his/her designee, the Police Department may acquire, borrow and/or use military equipment that is not included in the Military Equipment Use Policy.

If the Police Department acquires, borrows, and/or uses military equipment in exigent circumstances, in accordance with this section, it must take all of the following actions:
• Provide written notice of that acquisition or use to the City Council within 30 days following the commencement of such exigent circumstance, unless such information is confidential or privileged under local, state or federal law.
• If it is anticipated that the use will continue beyond the e xigent circumstance, submit a proposed amended Military Equipment Use Policy to the City Council within 90 days following the borrowing, acquisition and/or use, and rec eive approval, as applicable, from the City Council.
• Include the Military Equipment in the Police Department’s next annual Military Equipment Report.

706.7 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment used by any member of this jurisdiction shall be approved for use and in accordance with this department policy. Military equipment used by other jurisdictions that are

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providing mutual aid to this jurisdiction shall comply with their respective military equipment us e policies in rendering mutual aid.

706.8 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee should submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072)
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory.

706.9 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.

706.10 MILITARY USE EQUIPMENT
A. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost I. DJI Mavic Air, cost: $444.00, Quantity 1, 30-minute flight time, record video/audio
II. DJI Matrice, cost: $5000.00, Quantity 1, 55-minute flight time., record video b. Purpose
To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the following situations, which include but are not limited to.

I. Major crime investigations
II. Search for missing persons
III. Natural disaster management
IV. Crime scene photography
V. SWAT, tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions VI. In response to specific requests from local, state, and federal authorities for fire response and/or prevention
VII. At the request of another city department to assist with a legitimate City aerial photography need.

VIII. Search and/or rescue operations.

IX. Public presentations with department approval.
c. Authorized use
Only assigned operators who have completed and receive regular quarterly training on its use and possess a certification of waiver and authorization through the FFA

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d. Expected Life Span
All UAS equipment has an expected lifespan of 5-7 years. e. Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under FAA regulation 14 CFR Part 107 and the Hanford Police Department UAS Policy. It is our policy that UAS equipment is to be used for official purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State and Federal law.

B. Robots: A remotely-controlled unmanned machine that operates on the ground, which is utilized to enhance the safety of the community and officers a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost I. Recon Scout, cost: $3000.00, Q uantity 1, 30-yard range, hand -held throwable, relays video/audio
b. Purpose
To be used to gain visual and audio data.

I. Major crime investigations
II. Search for persons
III. Natural disaster management
IV. SWAT, tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions V. In response to specific requests from local, state and federal authorities VI. Search and/or rescue operations.

VII. Public presentations with department approval.
c. Authorized use
Only assigned operators who have received training on its use and policy. d. Expected Life Span
All of the robot’s equipment has an expected lifespan of 10 years or until no longer usable
e. Legal and Procedural Rules
It is our policy tha t all robot equipment is to be used for official purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State and Federal law.

C. Armored Vehicles: Commercially produced wheeled armored personnel vehicle utilized for law enforcement purposes
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost I. MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) Manufactured by Navistar for the U.S. Military. Acquired for free through the DRMO process. Estimated value of $900,000.00., Quantity 1, Seats 16 personnel with an open floor plan. It is capable of stopping a wide variety of projectiles beyond what a vest or shield is capable of.

II. ARV (Armored Response Vehicle) manufactured by Supreme Corporation.

Quantity 1, Cost $400,000.00, Seats 10 with an open floor plan. It is capable of stopping a wide variety of projectiles beyond what a vest or shield is capable of.

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b. Purpose
To be used to respond to and transport officers to critical incidents and to enhance officer and community safety. To improve scene containment, stabilization, and assist in resolving critical incidents. The types of incidents these vehicles respond to are:

I. High Risk Search Warrants involving SWAT operations.

II. High Risk Search for persons
III. Natural disaster management
IV. SWAT, tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions V. In response to specific requests from local, state and federal authorities VI. Search and/or rescue operations.

VII. Approved equipment requests from an outside jurisdiction related to high-risk operations
VIII. Public relations events such as N ational Night Out and other community events for people to see and understand it’s use.
c. Authorized Use
The use of the armored vehicles is only authorized by the Chief of Police or SWAT commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident .

Armored vehicles shall only be used for deployment by officers trained in their use by the department.
d. Expected Lifespan
Armored vehicles have an expected 25-year lifespan.
e. Fiscal Impact
Annual Maintenance costs;
I. MRAP- $5000.00
II. ARV - $15,000.00
f. Training
All Drivers/Operators shall attend formalized department or other approved training in the vehicle’s operation, capabilities, and practical driving instruction. g. Legal and Procedural Rules
It is our policy that all Armored Vehicles are to be used for official purposes pursuant to State and Federal law.

D. 40MM Launchers and rounds used to launch impact and gas rounds. a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost I. Defense Technologies, 40MM single shot launcher, cost $1000.00, Quantity

4. The 40 MM Tactical launcher is a single shot launcher and features an expandable stock and a front grip it will fire standard 40MM rounds up to 4.8 inches in length up to 131 feet. The tactical launcher is only authorized to be used by swat personnel on approved missions and training.

II. 40MM Ferret CS or Gas rounds: A less lethal rounds used to penetrate barriers such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard, and thin plywood.

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chemical payload into a structure or vehicle. The working range is 5 feet to 120 feet from the target.

III. Spede heat cs or gas canister . Cost: $30.00, quantity 5 . Used in crowd control situations with a high-volume burn that expels its gas or smoke in 20-40 seconds used to disperse large crowds, conceal tactical movements or to route a crowd.

IV. Defense technology Flameless tri chamber gas canisters . Cost: $30.00, quantity 21. A less lethal munition dispensed into a vehicle or residence.

Due to flameless technology, it is not prone to igniting other nearby objects and starting a fire.
b. Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or to attempt to prevent the escalation of a situation to the point of using lethal force. c. Authorized Use
Situations for use of the less lethal weapons system may include, but are not limited to:

I. High Risk Search Warrants involving SWAT operations.

II. High Risk Search for persons
III. In response to specific requests from local, state, and federal authorities IV. Approved equipment requests from an outside jurisdiction related to high-risk operations
V. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals VI. Riot/Crowd control and civil unrest incidents.

VII. To obtain a tactical advantage.

VIII. Potentially vicious animals.

IX. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
d. Expected Lifespan
40MM rounds have a 5-year life span.
e. Fiscal Impact
Annual Maintenance costs of $1500.00, 50 rounds purchased annually. f. Training
Sworn members utilizing 40mm less lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in their use by department less lethal and chemical agents instructors. All chemical agent deployments are to be reviewed by Chemical agent instructors who have been to a 40 Hour Peace Officer Standards and Training course on chemical agent use and deployment.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
It is our policy that all 40MM chemical, impact and gas rounds are for official law enforcement purposes and are used consist ent with department orders and state/federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

E. Less Lethal Shotgun: Used to deploy the less lethal 12-gauge Super-Sock Beanbag Round and Royal Arms, 420 grain Copper Frangible Barricade Breaching Rounds. a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost

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I. Remington 870 Less lethal Shotgun, Cost $1000.00 Quantity 8. The Remington 870 is used to deploy Super Sock Beanbag rounds up to an effective distance of 75 feet. The range of the weapon system helps to maintain space between the officers and a suspect reducing the immediacy of the threat and possibly preventing the deployment of lethal force options.

II. Remington 12 -gauge stockless shotgun for barricade breaching rounds, Cost 800.00, Quantity 2. This weapon system is only utilized by the SWAT Team on approved missions and in training. It is a faste r, and effective means of defeating fortified locations.

III. 12-gauge super-sock beanbag round. Cost $5.00, Qunatity 2000 rounds. A less lethal; 2.4-inch 12-gauge shotgun round firing a ballistic fiber bag filled with 40 grams of shot. Fired at a speed of 270 -290 feet per second it has an effective range of between 5-75 feet. Effective range is dependent upon a variety of variables such as distance, clothing, stature, and point of impact.

All less lethal shotguns firing this munition are distinguished by orange slings and orange stocks which are indicative of a less lethal weapon. All less lethal identified shotguns are never to fire live rounds other than the super sock or other approved less lethal round for any reason. b. Purpose
To limit the escalation of a conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Breaching ammunition may be used to breach entry obstacles. c. Authorized use
Only assigned operators who have received training on its use and policy. d. Expected Life Span
No expiration on lifespan.
e. Fiscal Impact
I. Annual Cost of $200.00 for breaching ammunition.

II. Annual cost of $2000.00 for less lethal shotgun rounds. f. Training
I. Breaching instructors must complete an approved training course for this specialized tool. They must also train at least twice a year on its operations.

This tool is only used on approved SWAT operations.

II. The less lethal shotguns shall only be used by sworn personnel who have received annual training from the department. The training is conducted annually and shall review policy and contain a course of live fire. g. Legal and Procedural Rules
It is our policy that all less lethal and breaching shotguns are to be used for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

F. Rifles: Guns that are fired from shoulder level, having a long spirally grooved barrel intended to make bullets spin and thereby having a greater accuracy over a long distance. h. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost I. AR-15’s of various makes , Cost $12 00.00 Quantity 63. The range of the

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weapon system helps to maintain space between the officers and a suspect reducing the immediacy of the threat and possibly preven ting the deployment of lethal force options.

II. Sig Sauer SIG716 DMR AR -10 .308 Caliber, Cost $1600 .00, Qty 4 . This weapon system is only utilized by the SWAT/ Sniper Team on approved missions and in training. This rifle is primarily used in an overwatch capacity to protect the community and SWAT Team during large events and other approved SWAT missions.

III. Speer Gold Dot .223 caliber 62 grain rifle round. Quantity 74 cases 500 rounds per case at a cost of $285.00 per case. Remington ammunition made by Speer. Features nickel plated brass cases that are reloadable and do not corrode. Gold DOT ammunition is widely used by law enforcement as it is a quality round with excellent ballistics. The brand of round may differ as we have experienced short ages and delays in acquiring our necessary ammunition. Any replacement ammunition will be of similar quality.

IV. Federal .223 Caliber 55 grain rifle round. Quantity 74 cases of 500 rounds per case at a cost of $179.00 per case. This is high quality full metal jacket round produced by Winchester. This round is safe to fire through our Rifles but is only used at the range in practice situation. This round is used in place of the Speer round as a cost saving measure as they are over $100 cheaper per case. The brand of round may differ as we have experienced shortages and delays in acquiring our necessary ammunition. Any replacement ammunition will be of similar quality.

V. Federal Tru .308 168grain Tactical Tip MatchKing. Quantity 7 cases of 500 rounds at a cost of $434.00 per case. This round is used exclusively in the AR-10 Weapon system utilized by the SWAT/Sniper Team. This round was specifically made for law enforcement and AR-10 weapons systems. It is a flat trajectory bullet with uniform loads to ensure r epeatable accuracy. The brand of round may differ as we have experienced shortages and delays in acquiring our necessary ammunition. Any replacement ammunition will be of similar quality.
i. Purpose
To be used as a precision weapon to address a threat with m ore precision and/or distances than a handgun.
j. Authorized use
Only members that are POST certified and department trained are authorized to use a rifle.
k. Expected Life Span
Until used..
l. Fiscal Impact
I. Annual Cost of approximately $23,985.00 for ammunition. Price may vary depending upon the availability of ammunition and brands. m. Training

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I. Prior to use of the rifle, officers must be trained by a POST certified instructor in the operation of the rifle. Additionally, all members of the department will qualify with the rifle two times per year.

II. The .308 rifles may only be used on SWAT missions by a SWAT member who has been to the Swat/Sniper POST certified school.
n. Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established by Hanford Police Department General O rders 300, Use of Force. It is the policy of the Hanford Police Department to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force. They may also be used for department approved publi c presentations.

G. Distraction Devices: A device used to distract dangerous persons. a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost I. Combined tactical systems, 7290 FLASHBANG, Cost $50.00, Quantity 55.

The 7290 Flash- Bang emits an output of 175db and produces 6 -8 million candelas of light.
b. Purpose
A distraction device is ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high- risk arrest situations. To produce an atmospheric overpressure and brilliant white light and as a result, can cause short term (6 -8 Seconds) physiological/psychological sensory deprivation to give offi cers a tactical advantage.
c. Authorized Use
Situations for use of the less lethal weapons system may include, but are not limited to:

I. By officers who have been trained in their proper use.

II. High risk search warrants involving SWAT operations.

III. In hostage and barricaded subject situations.

IV. To obtain a tactical advantage in a high- risk situation where there may be extreme hazards to the officers.

V. During training exercises.
d. Expected Lifespan
Until used.
e. Fiscal Impact
Annual Maintenance costs of $1500.00, 30 rounds purchased annually. f. Training
Prior to use officers must attend diversionary device training conducted by POST certified instructors.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
It is our policy that all distraction devices are for official law enforcement purposes and are used consistent with department orders and state/federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

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H. Mobile Incident Command Vehicle (MIC):
h. Description, quantity, life span, capabilities, and purchase cost V. Freightliner Chassis (Custom Built) vehicle, cost $450,000.00. Quantity 1, The MIC is used for SWAT/CNT and other critical incidents, preplanned large events, natural disasters, and Community events.
i. Purpose
To be used as the incident command vehicle in specific circum stances of a given critical incident, large event, natural disaster, or community event that is taking place.
j. Authorized Use
Only officers trained in the deployment and operation of the MIC consistent with department policy. Situations in which the MIC is authorized for use would include but not be limited to critical incidents, emergencies, natural disasters , and community events.
k. Expected Lifespan
Vehicle has an expected 25-year lifespan with upgrades needed to equipment every 10 years to maintain IT equipment.
l. Fiscal Impact
Annual Maintenance costs of $5000.00.
m. Training
The driver/operator shall receive training from a current driver/operator on its safe use and deployment. The driver/operator shall maintain a driver’s license endorsement consistent with the use of this vehicle.
n. Legal and Procedural Rules
It is our policy that the MIC is for official law enforcement purposes and is to be used consistent with department orders and state law regarding the operation of vehicles.

707.1 MAINTENANCE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT SUPPLY LEVELS:

When stocks of perishable items have reached a level where they are nearing exhaustion, necessary items may be acquired, based upon current supplies, and projected needs. In order to maintain essential availability for Department needs the Hanford Police Department is authorized to acquire additional stock items listed here, consistent with the City of Hanford’s purchasing policy.

707.2 ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT
A. The Hanford Police D epartment will review its listed military equipment annually to determine the following:
a. If the equipment is still needed for its intended purpose b. If there are other alternatives to the military equipment listed.

B. The Hanford Police Department will present this information to council annually at the same time this policy is updated.

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AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022

AGENDA SECTION:

SUBJECT:

Council Future Agenda Items

FISCAL IMPACT:

ATTACHMENTS:

Council Future Agenda Items
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Council Future Agenda Items
Originated
Date Item Originator Staff Lead Date Estimate
4/7/20 Discussion of Pay for Parking Options
in the Downtown Area
Council
Consensus John Doyel After presentation of
Downtown Plan

6/18/20
Discussion of Courthouse
improvements and financing options
Council
Consensus

Brad Albert
Delayed pending
additional building
review

12/21/21
Review of City Ordinance related to
property line setbacks for Patio
structures and Driveway Awnings
Council
Consensus

Tom Webb

5/17/2022

1/18/22
Discussion of options for New
Business Incentives in the Downtown
District
Council
Consensus

Mario
Cifuentez

5/3/2022
3/29/22 Discussion of Future Facility Space
Needs and Funding Mechanisms
Council
Consensus
Various Staff 6/7/2022
3/29/22 Discussion of the future use of
Roundabouts and cost savings
Council
Consensus
John Doyel 7/19/2022
3/29/2022 Discussion of the implementation of
City Geographic Information System
Council
Consensus
Various Staff 8/2/2022

4/5/22
Review of options for Reducing the
City’s Unfunded Accrued Liability
(UAL)
Council
Consensus
Chris Tavarez
5/3/2022

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April 19, 2022