Hanford City Council
May 20, 2025

3 to be provided by the applicant may be discharged by the City upon the opinion of a qualified appraiser, retained by the City, that a value-to-lien ratio of three to one has been attained per land use category, including any overlapping special assessment or special tax liens.

As an alternative to providing other security, the applicant may request that a portion of the bond proceeds be placed in escrow with a corporate agent in an amount sufficient to assure a value-to- lien ratio of at least three to one on the outstanding proceeds. The use of an escrow bond structure shall be in the sole discretion of the City.

The City may, at its option, require a financial feasibility report prior to the formation of the CFD if fifty percent or more of the land within the CFD is substantially undeveloped. The report shall be prepared by or at the direction of the City. All costs for preparing the report shall be borne by the applicant/developer. An estimate of the report cost shall be made prior to initiating the study and the applicant/developer shall deposit the cost prior to starting the report.

For new development, prior to the issuance of bonds, the applicant/developer must submit a financial plan which demonstrates to the City’s satisfaction the applicant/developer’s ability to pay all special taxes through build out of the project.

VI. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROSPECTIVE PROPERTY PURCHASERS

A. Disclosure Requirements for Developers. Developers who are selling lots or parcels that are within a CFD shall provide disclosure notice to prospective purchasers that comply with all of the requirements set forth in Section 53341.5 of the Government Code, as it now exists or may hereafter be amended. The disclosure notice must be provided to prospective purchasers of property at or prior to the time the contract or deposit receipt for the purchase of property is executed.

Developers shall keep an executed copy of each disclosure document as evidence that disclosure has been provided to all purchasers of property within a CFD.

B. Disclosure Requirements for the Resale of Lots. Pursuant to Section 53340.2 of the Act, the City’s Finance Department shall provide a notice of special taxes to sellers of property (other than developers), which will enable them to comply with their notice requirements under Section 1102.6 of the Civil Code. The City shall provide this notice within five working days of receiving a written request for the notice. A reasonable fee may be charged for providing the notice, not to exceed any maximum fee specified in the Act.

VII. EQUITY OF SPECIAL TAX FORMULAS AND MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAXES

The special tax formula shall be reasonable and equitable in allocating cost of public facilities and services to parcels within the CFD. Exemptions from the special tax may be given to parcels, which include but are not limited to, parcels which are publicly owned, are held by a property owners’ association, are used for a public purpose such as open space or wetlands, are affected by public utility easements making impractical their utilization for other than the purposes set forth in the easements, or have insufficient value to support bonded indebtedness.

The maximum annual special tax, together with ad valorem property taxes, special assessments

4 and special taxes for an overlapping financing district, including such potential taxes and assessments relating to authorized but unissued debt of public entities other than the City and any other governmental taxes, fees, and charges secured by the property (collectively, the “Overlapping Debt Burden”), in relation to the expected assessed value of each parcel upon completion of the private improvements to the parcel is of great importance to the City in evaluating the proposed financing.

For residential parcels, the Overlapping Debt Burden shall not exceed two percent (2.0%) of the projected assessed value of each improved parcel within the district. As it pertains to commercial, industrial, or other parcels within the district, the City reserves the right to exceed the two percent (2.0%) limit if, in the City’s sole discretion, it is fiscally prudent. The City, in its sole discretion, may allow an annual escalation factor on parcels within a district.

In the event that a CFD issues debt, the special tax formulas shall provide for minimum special tax levels which satisfy the following: (a) 110 percent debt service coverage for all CFD bonded indebtedness (or such lower percentage determined by City’s financial advisor and underwriter to be fiscally prudent), (b) the reasonable and necessary annual administrative expenses of the CFD, and (c) amounts equal to the differences between expected earnings on any escrow fund and the interest payments due on bonds of the CFD. Additionally, the special tax formula may provide for the following: (a) any amounts required to establish or replenish any reserve fund established in association with the indebtedness of the CFD, (b) the accumulation of funds reasonably required for future debt service, (c) amounts equal to projected delinquencies of special tax payments, (d) the costs of remarketing, credit enhancement and liquidity facility fees, (e) the cost of services, (f) the cost of acquisition, construction, furnishing or equipping of facilities, (g) lease payments for existing or future facilities, (h) costs associated with the release of funds from an escrow account, and (i) any other costs or payments permitted by law. In structuring the special tax, projected annual interest earnings on bond reserve funds may not be included as revenue for purposes of the calculation.

The rate and method of apportionment of the special tax shall include a provision for a backup tax to protect against any changes in development that would result in insufficient special tax revenues to meet the debt service requirements of the district. Such backup tax shall be structured in such a manner that it shall not violate any provisions of the Act regarding cross-collateralization limitations for residential properties.

The City may retain a special tax consultant to prepare a report which: (a) recommends a special tax for the proposed CFD, and (b) evaluates the special tax proposed to determine its ability to adequately fund identified public facilities, City administrative costs, services (if applicable) and other related expenditures. Such analysis shall also address the resulting aggregate tax burden of all proposed special taxes plus existing special taxes, ad valorem taxes and assessments on the properties within the CFD.

VIII. APPRAISALS

Pursuant to the Act, property value may be based either on an appraisal or on full cash value as indicated on the County Assessor’s tax roll. The definitions, standards and assumptions to be used for appraisals shall be determined by City on a case-by-case basis, with input from City consultants and CFD applicants, and by reference to relevant materials and information promulgated by the

5 State of California, including the Appraisal Standards for Land-Secured Financings prepared by the California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission. In any event, the value-to-lien ratio shall be determined based upon an appraisal by an independent Member Appraisal Institute (“M.A.I.”) appraiser of the proposed CFD. The appraisal shall be coordinated by and under the direction of the City. All costs associated with the preparation of the appraisal report shall be paid by the entity requesting the establishment of the CFD through the advance deposit mechanism.

IX. CFD COST DEPOSITS AND REIMBURSEMENTS; APPLICATIONS

For applicant initiated CFDs the City shall not incur any non-reimbursable expenses for processing and administering CFDs. All City and consultant costs incurred in the evaluation of CFD applications and the establishment of CFDs will be paid by the entity requesting the establishment of the CFD by advance deposit which shall be in an amount not less than $15,000.00 for application processing and other preliminary costs. The City shall determine the actual amount of the initial advance deposit. If additional funds are needed to off-set costs and expenses incurred by the City, the City shall make written demand upon the applicant for such funds. If the applicant fails to make any deposit of additional funds for the proceedings, the City may suspend all proceedings until receipt of such additional deposit. Expenses not chargeable to the CFD shall be directly borne by the applicant. An applicant shall not be entitled to reimbursement from bond proceeds, if any, for any of the following:
 Administrative or overhead expenses, financial consultant or legal fees incurred by an applicant for the formation of a special district (this limitation does not apply to amounts advanced by the applicant to the City).
 Land-use planning and subdivision costs and environmental review costs related to such land use planning and subdivision.
 Environmental impact studies unless off-site and directly related to the project.  Construction loan interest.
 Costs, including but not limited to, land acquisition costs incurred prior to entering into a reimbursement or acquisition agreement or the adoption of a resolution of intention to form the district.
 Attorney’s fees related to the land use entitlement or subdivision process unless off-site and directly related to the project.
 On-site right-of-way and easements.
 Other overhead expenses incurred by the applicant/developer.

In the event a CFD is not formed due to City disapproval or abandonment, or due to applicant abandonment, or the CFD is formed and bonds are not issued for any reason or the expenditure of the special tax for ongoing City services is not authorized, the City will refund to applicant/developer any remaining unexpended and unobligated portion of advance deposits posted with the City, subject to the City’s prior and full reimbursement of all its direct and indirect costs. If the applicant/developer’s advance deposit to the City is not sufficient to reimburse the City for all of its direct and indirect costs, the City will require payment of the balance due by the applicant/developer for the difference. The City shall not accrue or pay any interest on any portion of the deposit refunded to the applicant or the costs and expenses reimbursed to the applicant.

Neither the City nor the CFD shall be required to reimburse the applicant or property owner from any funds other than the proceeds of bonds issued by the CFD. Unless otherwise agreed to by the City, the City shall be entitled to pay any refund to the applicant/developer listed on the application form, irrespective of any changes in the ownership or composition of the applicant/developer.

6 In the event a district is formed for City services only, the applicant/developer shall be obligated to pay all expenses incurred by the City for the formation of the district. If a “service” district is not formed for any reason, the applicant/developer shall be entitled to any unused portion of the advance deposit.

X. APPLICATION PROCESS

The application form for a proposed CFD may be obtained from the City Clerk of the City.

Completed applications shall be returned to the City Clerk and must be accompanied by a deposit in the amount determined by the City. A review committee, consisting of such City staff and consultants as determined by the City, will review the application for compliance with these goals and policies and will make a recommendation to the City Council as to whether or not to proceed with the proposed CFD.

The Council will either approve or deny the application. If approval is granted, the Council shall direct the City Manager to engage additional consultants, negotiate necessary contracts, and collect additional developer deposits, as necessary. The City Manager and City’s financing team shall submit all necessary documents and reports needed for the Council to either terminate proceedings or take action to form the CFD, call the election and issue bonds.

XI. RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT

The City’s Finance Department, which is located at 315 N. Douty St., Hanford, CA 93230 · (the “Finance Department”), is designated as the department of the City responsible for:
(i) preparing the annual roll of special tax obligations with respect to any CFD; (ii) providing information to interested persons regarding the current and estimated future tax liability of owners or purchasers of real property subject to the special tax lien; and (iii) furnishing notices of special tax as required by applicable law.

Subject to the policies of the City, and as permitted by applicable law, the Finance Department may obtain the assistance of a qualified consultant to perform any of the duties set forth above, and to charge the cost of such consultant to the administrative costs of the CFD.

XII. USE OF CONSULTANTS
The City shall select all consultants as it deems necessary for the formation of the CFD or the issuance of bonds, including the underwriter(s), bond counsel, financial advisor, appraiser, absorption consultant, and the special tax consultant. Prior consent of the applicant shall not be required in the determination by the City of the consulting and financing team.

An applicant/developer may retain its own consultants for its own benefit, but will work through those consultants hired by the City. If the developer/applicant retains its own consultants, all costs associated therewith shall be borne by the developer/applicant, without reimbursement from bond proceeds unless otherwise agreed to by the City.

7 XIII. TRANSPARENCY AND NOTIFICATION

The City will take the following steps to ensure that prospective property purchasers are fully informed about their taxpaying obligations imposed under applicable laws:

1. Conduct all proceedings in the manner required by the Ralph M. Brown Act (Section 54950 and following of the California Government Code);

2. Cause a map of the boundaries of any proposed district to be recorded, pursuant to Section 3111 of the California Streets and Highways Code, in the Office of the Kings County Recorder within 15 days following the adoption of a resolution of intention to form that District, pursuant to Section 53321 of the Act;

3. It will give notice, pursuant to applicable laws, prior to holding any public hearing on the establishment of a district;

4. It will record a notice of special tax lien, in the form specified by Section 3114.5 of the California Streets and Highways Code, within 15 days of the City Council’s determination that the requisite number of voters are in favor of the levy of a special tax in connection with a district. Such notice will include, among other information:
i. A description of the rate, method of apportionment, and manner of collection of the authorized special tax;
ii. Information about the conditions under which the obligation to pay the special tax may be prepaid and permanently satisfied and the lien of the special tax canceled;
iii. The name(s) of the owner(s) and the assessor’s tax parcel number(s) of the real property included within the community facilities district and not exempt from the special tax; and
iv. The name, address and telephone number of the Finance Department, so that the Finance Department may be contacted to obtain further information concerning the current and estimated future tax liability of owners or purchasers of real property subject to the special tax lien.

5. It will, through the Finance Department, furnish a notice of special tax, in the form required by law to any individual requesting the notice or any owner of property subject to a special tax levied by the City within five working days of a request for such notice.

The City may charge a reasonable fee for this service, not to exceed $10.00 or other amount established by the City Council.

XIV. EXCEPTIONS TO THESE POLICIES
The City may, in its discretion and to the extent permitted by law, waive any of the policies set forth herein in particular cases.

XV. MODIFICATION OF THESE POLICIES

The City Council reserves the right to modify or amend these Goals and Policies at any time and from time to time by resolution.

8 Certification

I, Natalie Corral, City Clerk of the City of
Hanford, certify that this is a true and correct
copy of the Goals and Policies for Mello-Roos
Community Facilities District financings
adopted on May 20, 2025 by Resolution No.
2025- of the City Council of the City of
Hanford.

Natalie Corral, City Clerk

Date:

12.G.

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 5/20/2025 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR

SUBJECT:

Authorization for the City Manager to enter into a contract amendment with Lechowicz & Tseng (L&T) in the amount of $82,020 to perform Utility Rate Studies for the purpose of updating the City’s Wastewater and Storm Drain Fees and approve an appropriation of $39,698 and $54,625 from the Wastewater and Storm Drain Funds, respectively.

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract amendment with Lechowicz & Tseng (L&T) in a amount of $82,020 to perform Utility Rate Studies for Wastewater and Storm Drain Fees and charged to those Funds in the amounts of $34,520 and $47,500, respectively; and

2. Authorize an appropriation of $39,968 from Fund 0362 (WWFT/Sewer) which includes a 15% contingency of $5,178 and appropriation of $54,625 from Fund 0359 (Storm Drain), which includes a 15% contingency of $7,125 to fund the cost the Studies.

Recommended Motion:

1. I move to authorize the City Manager Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract amendment with Lechowicz & Tseng (L&T) to perform Utility Rate Studies for the purpose of updating the City’s Wastewater and Storm Drain Fees in the amount of $34,520 and $47,500, respectively; and

2. Authorize an appropriation of $39,968 from Fund 0362 (WWFT/Sewer) and an appropriation of $54,625 from Fund 0359 (Storm Drain) to fund the cost the Studies.

BACKGROUND:

With the exception of the Storm Drain Fees, Utility Rate Fees were last updated and adopted in February 2024. This item will focus on updating the Wastewater Fees and introduces a “new” and updated Storm Drain Fee.

The wastewater and storm drain utilities rely entirely on rate revenues to fund operations. Rates are based on a comprehensive cost-of-service study to ensure that utility rates pay for increasing operating and maintenance expenses, debt service payments, capital projects, and emergency reserves. The wastewater and storm drain operations are not funded by property tax or any other tax

revenue.

Wastewater:

An update to the Wastewater Fee is necessary to fund an upgrade and improvement to the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWFT), whose costs were not totally known at the time of the last fee update. These improvements are the Solar/WWFT Project involving Engie Energy Services, last presented to City Council on April 1, 2025. Scope and costs are still being reviewed, including the agreement with Engie to award the design and construction of the project. This is the first cost component to updating wastewater fees.

Second, fees will also be updated to reflect sewer deficiencies identified in the current Sewer Master Plan update. Though Master Plans typically identify projects funded by Development Impact Fees, they also identify project needs having a cost share by existing users.

Development Impact Fees are not applicable to offset costs for the WWFT improvements since the scope of work is to address current plant deficiencies. The facility is rated at a 8.0MGD processing capacity but half the plant has exceeded its useful service life, is energy deficient, and operating at a diminished capacity

Storm Drain:

The purpose of this Rate Study is to also establish a new updated Storm Drain Fee. This fee, similar to other utility fees, will solely support storm drain infrastructure operations, water quality permit compliance, repairs, maintenance, and improvement costs. The Fee is needed due to current Storm Drain Fund revenues are insufficient to cover deferred maintenance costs, capital improvements, and compliance with the State’s mandated NPDES Permit (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System).

The Storm Drain Fund has been in arrears (and not changed) for many years and as a result, the City has needed to limit capital expenditures and keep operations and maintenance activities to a less than desirable level of service, mostly responding to storm-related emergencies. The 2017 Storm Drain Master Plan identified $6.3M in deficiencies. The NPDES Permit requires implementation of 11- key elements for which the City has yet fully complied with. The introduction of these elements was a major change in the NPDES Permit re-written in 2013. The master plan is currently being updated and will include an updated list of project deficiencies and costs attributable to the Storm Drain Fee including estimated costs for NPDES Permit related activities.

Unlike the Water or Sewer Fee, the lack of updated fees post Prop 218, is a challenge to many cities throughout the state. This has been further compounded by growing regulation surrounding the NPDES permit. Proposition 218 requires that jurisdictions obtain voter approval (by a majority vote) for new or increased property related fees, unless those fees are for sewer, water or refuse collection services. Fees associated with sewer, water and refuse collection services can be enacted through a majority protest process. Storm Systems, despite legal clarification introduced by SB231 in 2017 to include Storm Drains under the “Sewer” terminology under Prop 218, continues to be treated differently than sewer, water and refuse fees, requiring a majority approval vote from property owners prior to the implementation or update of fees. Though SB231 was intended to assist cities in the funding of Stormwater Programs, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and others argue the validity of SB 231 and threaten to challenge any city that attempts Storm Drain Fees via the SB231 approach.

MS4/NPDES:

The storm drain infrastructure or Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) captures rainfall and urban runoff from surface streets and disposes of the accumulated runoff in drainage basins throughout the City. The MS4 may also have direct discharge into waterways or sloughs bypassing draining into a basin.

The MS4 primarily functions to provide flood control protection, however all conveyances are ultimately discharged into a waterway or basin that percolate into groundwater; thus the requirement to implement water quality standards as mandated by the Clean Water Act.

Operation of the City’s MS4 is regulated by the State Water Resources Control Board’s NPDES Permit Program. The NPDES Program establishes strict water quality standards that regulate the removal of pollutants from stormwater and/or urban runoff (non-stormwater) that’s captured and conveyed by the City’s MS4. Each jurisdiction operating an MS4 is subject to comply with the NPDES Permit requirements.

It is anticipated that the proposed storm drain fee(s) will be based on land use type and parcel size as these parameters more closely reflect how customers generate stormwater runoff and rely on the service from the City’s storm drain system(MS4).

Scope:

A copy of L&T’s proposal is included in this report. The scope of work will be mainly comprised of the following:
• Data Gathering & Project Kickoff
• Financial Plan
• Rate Design and Billing
• Reports and Prop 218 Notice
• Meetings and Presentations; and
• Balloting

L&T will be coordinating with Staff and the City’s Financial Consultant, NHA Advisors, in the development of financial plans to support the development of a Rate Plan for each the utilities described herein. The Storm Drain Study will require additional effort for Prop 218 noticing, outreach, public meetings, and balloting process.

Schedule:

L&T estimates an approximate one-year project duration through rate implementation (pending voter approval) for the storm drain due to the lengthier Prop 218 process. \The wastewater is anticipated to be slighter shorter in duration.

FISCAL IMPACT:

All costs associated with the rate study will be borne by the enterprise funds and will have no impact on the general fund.

L&T submitted a fee estimate in the amount of $82,020 for the work associated with the Storm Drain and Wastewater Utility Rate Studies. An appropriation of $39,968 from Fund 0362 (WWFT/Sewer) and appropriation of $54,625 from Fund 0359 (Storm Drain), is recommended to fund the Studies. A 15% contingency has been incorporated into the appropriation to account for added scope or

changes.

Any unspent funds following the completion of the project will be returned to the originating funds.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. L&T's Scope & Budget for Hanford Sewer 2025 (2.18.25)

2. L&T's Scope & Budget for Hanford Storm Drain 2025 (2.18.25)

1 909 Marina Village Parkway #135
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 545-3182
LTmuniconsultants.com

Chris Tavarez, Finance Director
315 N Douty St
City of Hanford
559-585-2506
[email protected]

February 18, 2025,

Lechowicz & Tseng Municipal Consultants (L&T) enjoyed working with the City of Hanford (City) in 2023 on the Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain Utility Rate Studies and appreciate the potential opportunity to work with the City again. We understand that the City is contemplating funding $50 million in sewer capital improvement projects that were not included in L&T’s prior rate study. We propose to update the sewer cost of service to raise funds to cover new projects and assist the City with the Proposition 218 public notification process. Because our work was relatively recent, we expect that rate structure or rate design changes are not needed and our focus will be to increase funding for projects.

Scope of Services for a Sewer Rate Study 2025 Update
Provided below is L&T’s proposed list of tasks for the Sewer Rate Study 2025 Update for the City of Hanford. We remain flexible to add or subtract tasks to meet the City’s needs and adjust the project budget accordingly.

1) Data Gathering & Project Kickoff: To begin the rate update, L&T will conduct a virtual kickoff meeting with the project team (potentially consisting of City staff, engineering consultants, the financing team, and L&T). We will gather information to determine the health of the Sewer Utility since our work in 2023 and to identify capital improvement costs, timing, and any identified funding sources. 2) Financial Plan: Development of the financial plan is a key task for this sewer rate study update. We will review our prior cash flow and work with City staff to identify any operating cost increases.

L&T will provide up to three funding alternatives for the new capital improvement projects. Our cash flow alternatives will illustrate the impacts of each scenario on the Sewer Utility’s debt service coverage, reserve balance, and typical customer bills. As needed, we will work with the City to add or subtract projects to mitigate bill impacts.
3) Rate Design: L&T conducted a detailed review of the City’s rate structure during our prior study. For this update, we propose minimal updates to reflect wastewater flows over the past few years, to increase funding for capital projects, and to provide a rate plan for FY2025/26 through FY2029/30.

We will also prepare an updated rate survey comparing the proposed bills to the rates of other local utility systems.
4) Draft and Final Reports: Prepare a draft report explaining alternatives, documenting costs, and calculating full-cost rates. The draft will be revised as directed and resubmitted as the final report.

2 L&T will also draft outreach materials for customers such as newsletters, FAQs, and the Proposition 218 public hearing notice.
5) Meetings & Presentations: L&T’s proposal includes four (4) in-person meetings. A sample meeting schedule could include: one (1) presentation of preliminary findings to the City Council, one (1) presentation of the final recommendations to the City Council, one (1) public outreach workshop, and one (1) meeting to attend the Proposition 218 public hearing. In addition, we will conduct virtual progress meetings with staff (likely 4 meetings) to review intermediate drafts. L&T will prepare PowerPoint files and accompanying documents in advance for project team review and inclusion with meeting materials.

Staff Assignment
L&T commits to providing the same staff assignments for this rate study update as the prior study.

Alison Lechowicz will be the principal-in-charge and lead financial analyst on this assignment. She will be assisted by staff analyst Sophia Mills. Principal Catherine Tseng will serve as a substitute for Ms.

Lechowicz, if needed.

Availability and Fees

1. L&T is prepared to begin work upon your authorization to proceed. Our tentative schedule is listed below. We will work with the City to finalize the project schedule.  Contract approval and initiation (March 2025)
 Data gathering and project kickoff (March/April 2025)  Draft financing scenarios provided and finalized (May to July 2025)  Financing options and draft rate plans presented to City Council (August 2025)  Draft and Final reports reflecting City Council’s preferred option submitted (September to October 2025)
 Initiate the Proposition 218 process and assist the City with outreach (October to December 2025)
 Attend the Proposition 218 hearing (December 2025)
 New rates adopted by January 1, 2026

2. The billing rate for firm principals Alison Lechowicz and Catherine Tseng is $210/hr, the billing rate for Sophia Mills, Financial Analyst II, is $140/hr and the billing rate for a Financial Analyst I is $110/hr.

3. L&T’s prior rate study with the City was completed under-budget and has about $8,882 in unspent funds. L&T proposes to apply 50% of these funds ($4,441) to the Sewer Rate Study 2025 Update. To complete the scope of work described in this proposal, L&T proposes a budget amendment of $30,079 for staff time and direct expenses. This budget includes four (4) in-person meetings (see next page). The total Sewer Rate Study 2025 Update proposed budget is $34,520.

3 Lechowicz & Tseng would very much like to work for the City of Hanford on this assignment and hope that this proposal will constitute a suitable basis for our selection.

Very truly yours,

LECHOWICZ & TSENG MUNICIPAL CONSULTANTS

Alison Lechowicz, Principal
909 Marina Village Parkway #135
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 545-3182
[email protected]

Lechowicz Mills
Project Mgr Financial Analyst II
$210/hour $140/hour

1. Data Gathering & Project Kickoff 6 6 12 $2,100

2. Financial Plan 42 30 72 $13,020

3. Rate Design 8 10 18 $3,080

4. Draft and Final Reports 20 16 36 $6,440

5. Meetings & Presentations 32 14 46 $1,200 $9,880
Budget Subtotal 108 76 184 $1,200 $34,520
Less 50% of remaining contract amount of $8,882 [2] ($4,441) PROJECT BUDGET INCREASE $30,079
1 - Travel for four (4) in-person meetings
2 - L&T proposes that 50% of the remaining budget be assigned to the sewer rate study update and 50% be assigned to the storm drain rate study update

PROJECT TASKS
HOURS
BUDGETTotal
DIRECT

EXPENSES
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1 909 Marina Village Parkway #135
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 545-3182
LTmuniconsultants.com
Chris Tavarez, Finance Director
315 N Douty St
City of Hanford
559-585-2506
[email protected]

February 18, 2025,

Lechowicz & Tseng Municipal Consultants (L&T) enjoyed working with the City of Hanford (City) in 2023 on the Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain Utility Rate Studies and appreciate the potential opportunity to work with the City again. Our 2023 storm drain rate plan was ultimately unable to be adopted due to legal uncertainty regarding Proposition 218 procedures. For this 2025 rate study update, we propose to 1) update the cost of service, 2) extend the rate plan to FY2025/26 through FY2029/30, and 3) assist the City with a protest hearing followed by storm drain balloting. L&T has the capacity to provide start-to-finish balloting including aggregating a landowner mailing list and printing and mailing ballots each with a unique barcode to facilitate tabulation. L&T conducted storm drain balloting for the City of Kerman, assessment balloting for the South Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency, and standby fee balloting for the Biggs-West Gridley Water District.

Scope of Services for a Sewer Rate Study 2025 Update
Provided below is L&T’s proposed list of tasks for the Storm Drain Rate Study 2025 Update for the City of Hanford. We remain flexible to add or subtract tasks to meet the City’s needs and adjust the project budget accordingly.

1) Data Gathering & Project Kickoff: To begin the project, L&T will conduct a virtual kickoff meeting with the project team (potentially consisting of City staff, engineering consultants, and L&T). We will gather information to determine the health of the Storm Drain Utility since our work in 2023. 2) Financial Plan: L&T will update our cash flow for the Storm Drain Utility for years FY2025/26 through FY2029/30. We will coordinate with the City to include any additional capital improvement needs. 3) Rate Design & Billing: Our prior study recommended that the City bill customers for storm drain service based on parcel size and land use. In some cases, the City’s utility billing addresses did not match Kings County’s list of parcel addresses. For this 2025 rate study, additional data entry work or potentially GIS work will be needed to match addresses. Another potential option is to remove storm drain fees from the City’s monthly utility bill and instead bill for service on the annual property tax roll. For this task, L&T will update the 5-year storm drain rate plan and provide the schedule of fees proposed to be charged to each parcel or utility billing account. We will also prepare an updated rate survey comparing the proposed bills to the rates of other local utility systems.
4) Reports and Prop 218 Notice: Prepare a draft report explaining alternatives, documenting costs, and calculating full-cost rates. The draft will be revised as directed and resubmitted as the final report.

2 For storm drain rates, the adoption process is two-fold. First the City must conduct a protest hearing. L&T will also draft outreach materials for customers such as newsletters, FAQs, and the Proposition 218 protest public hearing notice. Task 6 below describes work needed to complete the rate adoption process via affirmative balloting.
5) Meetings & Presentations: L&T’s proposal includes four (4) in-person meetings. A sample meeting schedule could include: one (1) presentation of preliminary findings to the City Council, one (1) presentation of the final recommendations to the City Council, one (1) public outreach workshop, and one (1) meeting to attend the Proposition 218 protest hearing. In addition, we will conduct virtual progress meetings with staff (likely 4 meetings) to review intermediate drafts. L&T will prepare PowerPoint files and accompanying documents in advance for project team review and inclusion with meeting materials.
6) Balloting: Absent a majority Proposition 218 protest as described in Task 4, the City can proceed with storm drain balloting. If desired, L&T can develop the balloting system and coordinate the printing and mailing of ballots. Each landowner will receive a ballot with a unique barcode that L&T will scan to validate the ballot and tabulate the results. This task includes one (1) in-person meeting (in addition to those listed above) to scan the ballots and report the results to City Council. L&T will provide the City with a brief summary memorandum (i.e. number of yes and no votes and the results of the election).

Staff Assignment
L&T commits to providing the same staff assignments for this rate study update as the prior study.

Alison Lechowicz will be the principal-in-charge and lead financial analyst on this assignment. She will be assisted by staff analyst Sophia Mills. Principal Catherine Tseng will serve as a substitute for Ms.

Lechowicz, if needed.

Availability and Fees

1. L&T is prepared to begin work upon your authorization to proceed. Our tentative schedule is listed below. We will work with the City to finalize the project schedule.  Contract approval and initiation (March 2025)
 Data gathering and project kickoff (April 2025)
 Draft rate plan and customer/landowner roll finalized (May to July 2025)  Cash flow options and draft rate plans presented to City Council (August 2025)  Draft and Final reports reflecting City Council’s preferred option submitted (September to October 2025)
 Initiate the Proposition 218 process and assist the City with outreach (October to December 2025)
 Attend the Proposition 218 hearing (December 2025)
 Finalize the ballot document, conduct legal review, and print and mail ballots (early January 2026)
 Collect and tabulate ballots a minimum of 45 days later (March 2026); provide a summary memorandum of the election results
 Pending voter approval, new rates can be implemented April 2026 OR submitted for billing on the property tax roll in August 2026.

3 2. The billing rate for firm principals Alison Lechowicz and Catherine Tseng is $210/hr, the billing rate for Sophia Mills, Financial Analyst II, is $140/hr and the billing rate for a Financial Analyst I is $110/hr.

3. L&T’s prior rate study with the City was completed under-budget and has about $8,882 in unspent funds. L&T proposes to apply 50% of these funds ($4,441) to the Storm Drain Rate Study 2025 Update. To complete the scope of work described in this proposal, L&T proposes a budget amendment of $29,379 for staff time and direct expenses. This budget includes four (4) in-person meetings.

For Optional Task 6: Balloting, L&T proposes a budget of $13,680 for staff time related to drafting the ballot document, aggregating the mailing list/voter list, setting up a barcode scanning system, and attending a meeting to tabulate the votes and travel expenses. Vote tabulation may require L&T staff to stay overnight in Hanford to complete the process. The estimate below does not include printing costs which can be bid separately via L&T’s preferred printing vendor or another vendor of the City’s choosing.

Lechowicz Mills
Project Mgr Financial Analyst II
$210/hour $140/hour

1. Data Gathering & Project Kickoff 6 6 12 $2,100

2. Financial Plan 16 12 28 $5,040

3. Rate Design & Billing 28 42 70 $11,760

4. Reports & Prop 218 Notice 16 12 28 $5,040

5. Meetings & Presentations 32 14 46 $1,200 $9,880
Budget Subtotal 98 86 184 $1,200 $33,820
Less 50% of remaining contract amount of $8,882 [2] ($4,441) PROJECT BUDGET INCREASE $29,379
1 - Travel for four (4) in-person meetings
2 - L&T proposes that 50% of the remaining budget be assigned to the storm drain rate study update and 50% be assigned to the sewer rate study update

PROJECT TASKS

HOURS DIRECT

EXPENSES
[1]
BUDGETTotal
Lechowicz Mills TBD
Project Mgr Financial Analyst II Financial Analyst I
$210/hour $140/hour $110/hour
A. Legal Review & Draft Ballot Doc 4 4 0 8 $1,400
B. Mailing List & Barcode Scanning System 16 12 0 28 $5,040 C. Printing & Mailing 4 2 0 6 *** $1,120
D. Ballot Tabulation & Summary Memo 12 12 12 36 $600 $6,120 PROJECT BUDGET INCREASE 36 30 12 78 $600 $13,680
*** Printing and mailing costs are dependent on specifications to be determined by the City such as color or black and white, single- sided or double-sided printing, providing a return envelope with postage, etc. Printing and mailing costs will be a direct pass-through from an outside vendor.

OPTIONAL TASK 6: BALLOTING
HOURS
DIRECT
EXPENSES BUDGETTotal

4 Lechowicz & Tseng would very much like to work for the City of Hanford on this assignment and hope that this proposal will constitute a suitable basis for our selection.

Very truly yours,

LECHOWICZ & TSENG MUNICIPAL CONSULTANTS

Alison Lechowicz, Principal
909 Marina Village Parkway #135
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 545-3182
[email protected]

12.H.

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 5/20/2025 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR

SUBJECT:

Authorization to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with InfoSend, Inc. for approximately $183,600 annually for utility billing print and mail services for a term of three years with option to renew for two additional one-year terms.

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation: That the City Council, by motion, authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with InfoSend, Inc. (InfoSend) for approximately $183,600 annually for utility billing print and mail services.

Recommended Motion:I move to authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with InfoSend for approximately $183,600 annually for utility billing print and mail services.

BACKGROUND:

The City issued a Request for Proposal 2025-11 issued January 30, 2025, and closed February 27, 2025, for utility billing print and mail services. A total of nine proposals were received and scored by an evaluation committee.

In accordance with the City’s Purchasing Policy and best practices for competitive bidding for transparency and fairness, staff issued this RFP for utility billing mailing services. This process often leads to cost savings and may uncover improved technologies or service efficiencies, such as faster delivery, better integration with billing systems, or enhanced electronic billing options. Additionally, issuing an RFP provides an opportunity to evaluate the current vendor's performance against industry standards and competitors, ensuring the City is receiving the best value and service. The current vendor, Pre Sort Center of Stockton Inc., has been the City’s vendor for over 5 years and has provided responsive service.

A list of the proposers is below:

Etech-360, Inc. (Newport Beach, CA)
InfoSend, Inc. (Anaheim, CA)
Inland Presort & Mailing Services (Redlands, CA)
Lineage Connect (Kansas City, MO)
Moonlight BPO (Bend, OR)

OneSource (Chicago, IL)
QuestMark Information Management, Inc. (Houston, TX)
The Dot Corp (Irvine, CA)
UBEO Business Services (Pleasanton, CA)
InfoSend, located in Anaheim, CA, was identified as the top scorer and staff commenced discussion with InfoSend on a final scope of work based on the needs of the City. InfoSend will provide data processing, printing and mailing services for approximately 20,000 monthly utility bills and 3,000 delinquent bills per month. The service consists of processing data, printing documents, mail preparation, applying postage (where applicable) and sending via the United States Postal Service.

Document types include but are not limited to bills, postcards and letters. In addition, InfoSend will print and store the City’s envelopes used in the utility billing process.

The InfoSend solution is a complete, proven technology practice that includes print/finish/mail services, and an enhanced print and delivery process. InfoSend provides unequaled technical support, based on proven experience and significant investment in staff and R&D roadmap.

Key Advantages of InfoSend:
• Company culture prioritizes client satisfaction, leading to the industry's best client retention and satisfaction rate.
• Over 220 employees across multiple states, with high employee retention ensuring clients are handled with consistent knowledge and care.
• Wholly owned and operated out of 5 regional production facilities. We never use subcontractors to sub-excess printing volume out to other vendors.
• No need to order preprinted stock, due to our full-color duplex variable printing capabilities and customer-targeted messaging.
• We manufacture our own #10 outgoing and #9 return envelopes • Capacity to handle both high-volume and low-volume, specialized print and mailing requests with fast turn-around times.
• PCI DSS Level 1 Compliant and SOC 2 Type I & II Audited as well as other regulatory compliance.

InfoSend has a proven track record of providing these services to other cities such as Los Banos, Tulare, Chino, Simi Valley and Wasco.

The City’s cost is slightly more (annual current cost of $175,000 compared to the new cost of $183,600) than with the current vendor, but in exchange, the City will receive superior service, quicker turnaround, higher quality, and more reliable delivery. In addition, InfoSend has already made recommendations that will not only increase efficiency but have the potential to reduce costs over the long term.

FISCAL IMPACT:

If approved, a postage deposit of approximately $37,600 is required. In addition, an annual cost of approximately $183,600 for services provided. These costs are paid proportionately by the City’s utility funds (water, sewer, refuse and storm drain) and included in utility rates, and any special mailings paid for by other funds as may be necessary.

ATTACHMENTS:

None

12.I.

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 5/20/2025 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR

SUBJECT:

Acceptance and authorization for staff to File the City of Hanford's Quarterly Investment Portfolio and Transactions Reports as of 03/31/25

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accept and authorize staff to file the City of Hanford's Quarterly Investment Portfolio and Transactions Report as of 03/31/25.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move that the City Council accept and authorize staff to file the City of Hanford's Quarterly Investment Portfolio and Transactions Report as of 03/31/25.

BACKGROUND:

Quarterly Investment Report
The City has approximately $140 million in investments and cash, across all funds, as of 03/31/25.

Recent Activity
The City actively maintains its Wells Fargo cash accounts at a minimum of $3 million. Meeder, the City's portfolio manager, has continued to re-invest as securities have matured. In January, the City transferred a large County tax payment of approximately $10 million into the Local Government Investment Pool CLASS. The portfolio is well diversified and positioned to perform well in a potentially cutting rate environment.

Current Investment Environment. The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate three times in late 2024 (a total of approx. 1%) with the last one being a drop of 0.25% or 25 basis points in December with a target range of 4.25% to 4.50%. In 2025, interest rates have held steady during the first three of eight scheduled decisions. With the uncertainty of how the tariffs and other policies will impact the US economy it is expected that the Feds will not cut rates until July or September awaiting more solid economic data.

The 10-year Treasury Note interest rate ended the quarter at approx 4.15% which was a drop from last quarter ending at approx 4.57%. At the same time last year, the rate was only slightly higher at approximately 4.20%.

Future Actions
The City's portfolio will be actively managed and re-invested as securities mature. As idle cash is available, the City will deposit to the US Bank money market account to be re-invested by Meeder.

With the anticipated rate cuts coming this year, investing in securities will provide a better return by locking in the higher rates over longer terms of 3-5 yrs. Meeder provides Staff with in depth quarterly

reviews and timely economic updates as available.

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 Meeder to actively monitor the portfolio and 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 the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), Tulare County Investment Pool and CLASS. 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 (low risk) while meeting the daily cash flow demands of the entity and conforming to all state and local statutes governing the investment of public funds.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This item is informational. Investing the City's cash will generate continual interest earnings on the investment portfolio.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Balance Sheet by Position 03.31.25

2. Transactions Detail 01.01.25-03.31.25

3. Treasurer's Report 03.31.25

Report: Balance Sheet by Position
Account: City of Hanford (446861)
As of: 03/31/2025
Identifier Security Description Original Units Current Units Currency Asset Type Original Cost Matures Book Value Market Value CCYUSD US DOLLAR 1,989.65 1,989.65 USD Receivable 1,989.65 03/31/2025 1,989.65 1,989.65 4496261892 Wells Fargo Commercial Checking 255,163.60 255,163.60 USD Bank Deposits 255,163.60 --- 255,163.60 255,163.60 4496895186 Wells Fargo Bank 2,252.00 2,252.00 USD Bank Deposits 2,252.00 --- 2,252.00 2,252.00 7248MEED UMPQUA Bank 4,061,040.42 4,061,040.42 USD Bank Deposits 4,061,040.42 --- 4,061,040.42 4,061,040.42 31846V567 FIRST AMER:GVT OBLG;Z 1,961,823.52 1,961,823.52 USD Money Market Funds 1,961,823.52 --- 1,961,823.52 1,961,823.52 4496895186A Wells Fargo Stagecoach Sweep 9,916,865.00 9,916,865.00 USD Money Market Funds 9,916,865.00 --- 9,916,865.00 9,916,865.00 CACLASS CALIFORNIA CLASS 29,368,826.12 29,368,826.12 USD LGIP 29,368,826.12 --- 29,368,826.12 29,368,826.12 TCIP TCIP 1,169,435.85 1,169,435.85 USD LGIP 1,169,435.85 --- 1,169,435.85 1,169,435.85 16144BAD0 CAOT-241-A4 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 USD Asset-Backed Securities 1,012,539.06 10/25/2029 1,012,539.06 1,019,416.43 437918AC9 HONDO-241-A3 1,750,000.00 1,750,000.00 USD Asset-Backed Securities 1,770,029.30 08/15/2028 1,770,029.30 1,767,062.82 89238DAD0 TART-24A-A3 1,437,000.00 1,437,000.00 USD Asset-Backed Securities 1,444,465.66 10/16/2028 1,444,465.66 1,444,644.96 89240JAD3 TART-25A-A3 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 USD Asset-Backed Securities 999,959.90 08/15/2029 999,959.90 1,006,375.44 09659BRE2 BNP PARIBAS NY 04/14/25 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD Commercial Paper 1,478,084.16 04/14/2025 1,478,084.16 1,497,605.83 09659BYE4 BNP PARIBAS NY 11/14/25 1,575,000.00 1,575,000.00 USD Commercial Paper 1,523,923.62 11/14/2025 1,523,923.62 1,531,898.37 53948AZ87 LLOYDS BK NY BR 12/08/25 2,255,000.00 2,255,000.00 USD Commercial Paper 2,184,884.54 12/08/2025 2,184,884.54 2,188,337.20 63873JS92 NATIXIS NY 05/09/25 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 USD Commercial Paper 964,900.00 05/09/2025 964,900.00 995,060.00 023135CG9 AMAZON.COM 3.450 04/13/29 '29 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD Corporate Bonds 1,446,375.00 04/13/2029 1,446,375.00 1,462,545.00 037833ET3 APPLE 4.000 05/10/28 '28 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD Corporate Bonds 1,496,805.00 05/10/2028 1,496,805.00 1,499,790.00 06406FAE3 BONY MELLON 2.450 08/17/26 '26 MTN 2,183,000.00 2,183,000.00 USD Corporate Bonds 2,095,898.30 08/17/2026 2,095,898.30 2,130,302.38 06406RAN7 BONY MELLON 1.600 04/24/25 '25 MTN 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 USD Corporate Bonds 1,018,368.00 04/24/2025 1,018,368.00 998,030.00 166756AR7 CHEVRON USA 3.850 01/15/28 '27 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD Corporate Bonds 1,481,790.00 01/15/2028 1,481,790.00 1,491,480.00 191216DJ6 COCA-COLA 1.500 03/05/28 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD Corporate Bonds 1,368,090.00 03/05/2028 1,368,090.00 1,394,505.00 30303M8G0 META PLATFORMS 3.500 08/15/27 '27 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD Corporate Bonds 1,465,755.00 08/15/2027 1,465,755.00 1,478,400.00 437076DB5 HOME DEPOT 4.875 06/25/27 '27 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD Corporate Bonds 1,520,715.00 06/25/2027 1,520,715.00 1,520,865.00 46625HRV4 JP MORGAN 2.950 10/01/26 '26 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 USD Corporate Bonds 1,945,840.00 10/01/2026 1,945,840.00 1,960,400.00 532457CP1 LILLY 4.150 08/14/27 '27 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD Corporate Bonds 1,503,225.00 08/14/2027 1,503,225.00 1,500,705.00 69371RS80 PACCAR 4.600 01/31/29 MTN 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD Corporate Bonds 1,510,230.00 01/31/2029 1,510,230.00 1,509,750.00 69371RT22 PACCAR 5.000 05/13/27 MTN 906,000.00 906,000.00 USD Corporate Bonds 924,772.32 05/13/2027 924,772.32 920,006.76 713448EL8 PEPSICO 2.625 07/29/29 '29 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD Corporate Bonds 1,390,560.00 07/29/2029 1,390,560.00 1,400,670.00 713448GB8 PEPSICO 4.600 02/07/30 '30 1,250,000.00 1,250,000.00 USD Corporate Bonds 1,247,075.00 02/07/2030 1,247,075.00 1,260,775.00 86944BAF0 SUTTER HLTH 1.321 08/15/25 '25 874,000.00 874,000.00 USD Corporate Bonds 815,450.74 08/15/2025 815,450.74 861,938.80 3132XGY34 FH WN2529 2,745,000.00 2,745,000.00 USD MBS 2,745,000.00 12/01/2028 2,745,000.00 2,760,195.41 3137BP4K2 FH-KIR1-A2 2,500,000.00 2,500,000.00 USD MBS 2,438,325.00 03/25/2026 2,438,325.00 2,461,354.73 3137HJ5Y9 FHMS K-534 A2 4.7 11/25/2029 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD MBS 1,495,132.50 11/25/2029 1,495,132.50 1,519,319.34 3140HRBM4 FN BL0043 2,000,000.00 1,782,262.92 USD MBS 1,748,567.02 10/01/2028 1,748,567.02 1,736,185.99 3140LCLV1 FN BS2139 1,000,000.00 986,597.52 USD MBS 882,234.00 07/01/2028 882,234.00 899,858.18 3140NWHC2 FN BZ2026 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD MBS 1,488,750.00 10/01/2029 1,488,750.00 1,486,742.34 010878BH8 ALAMEDA CNTY CALIF 3.599 08/01/29 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD Municipal Bonds 1,469,655.00 08/01/2029 1,469,655.00 1,465,770.00 13034AL81 CALIFORNIA INFRASTRUCTURE & 1.235 10/01/ 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 USD Municipal Bonds 909,700.00 10/01/2027 909,700.00 929,929.00 13063DC48 CALIFORNIA STATE 1.700 02/01/28 1,050,000.00 1,050,000.00 USD Municipal Bonds 969,454.50 02/01/2028 969,454.50 981,265.95 13063DMB1 CALIFORNIA STATE 3.050 04/01/29 1,530,000.00 1,530,000.00 USD Municipal Bonds 1,466,290.80 04/01/2029 1,466,290.80 1,463,145.12

Report: Balance Sheet by Position
Account: City of Hanford (446861)
As of: 03/31/2025
Identifier Security Description Original Units Current Units Currency Asset Type Original Cost Matures Book Value Market Value 899154AZ1 TULARE CNTY CALIF PENSION O 3.959 06/01/2 600,000.00 600,000.00 USD Municipal Bonds 592,098.00 06/01/2027 592,098.00 594,907.80 91412GXU4 UNIVERSITY CALIF REVS 3.909 05/15/29 145,000.00 145,000.00 USD Municipal Bonds 140,636.95 05/15/2029 140,636.95 142,282.99 06063HMT7 BK OF BARODA NY 0.650 07/22/25 198,000.00 198,000.00 USD Negotiable CD's 198,000.00 07/22/2025 198,000.00 195,820.02 06740KRQ2 BARCLAYS BANK DE 5.000 06/06/25 250,000.00 250,000.00 USD Negotiable CD's 250,000.00 06/06/2025 250,000.00 249,821.33 14042RVH1 CAPITL ONE NA 4.800 11/03/25 250,000.00 250,000.00 USD Negotiable CD's 250,000.00 11/03/2025 250,000.00 249,327.27 211163KK5 CONTINENTAL BK 0.550 06/26/25 175,000.00 175,000.00 USD Negotiable CD's 175,000.00 06/26/2025 175,000.00 172,914.31 25460FDU7 DIRECT FEDERAL 4.700 11/03/25 250,000.00 250,000.00 USD Negotiable CD's 250,000.00 11/03/2025 250,000.00 249,182.06 29278TRA0 REGIONS BANK 0.500 08/29/25 245,000.00 245,000.00 USD Negotiable CD's 245,000.00 08/29/2025 245,000.00 239,975.11 319461DB2 ENTERPRISE BK&TR 0.400 09/30/25 '24 249,000.00 249,000.00 USD Negotiable CD's 249,000.00 09/30/2025 249,000.00 242,744.68 33715LFK1 FIRST TECH FCU 5.100 06/16/25 250,000.00 250,000.00 USD Negotiable CD's 250,000.00 06/16/2025 250,000.00 249,843.93 45791JAA4 INSIGHT CR UNION 4.600 05/02/25 250,000.00 250,000.00 USD Negotiable CD's 250,000.00 05/02/2025 250,000.00 249,821.56 48040PGX7 JONESBORO 0.800 05/29/25 '22 249,000.00 249,000.00 USD Negotiable CD's 249,000.00 05/29/2025 249,000.00 247,053.51 549104RJ8 LUANA SAVINGS 0.450 07/29/25 250,000.00 250,000.00 USD Negotiable CD's 250,000.00 07/29/2025 250,000.00 245,861.69 58404DHQ7 MEDALLION BANK 0.550 07/30/25 250,000.00 250,000.00 USD Negotiable CD's 250,000.00 07/30/2025 250,000.00 245,871.84 61768ET78 MORGAN PVT BNK 4.350 03/13/28 250,000.00 250,000.00 USD Negotiable CD's 250,000.00 03/13/2028 250,000.00 246,727.52 70212VAB4 EAGLEMARK SVNGS 0.600 06/30/25 250,000.00 250,000.00 USD Negotiable CD's 250,000.00 06/30/2025 250,000.00 246,889.21 798186P22 SAN JOSE CALIF UNI SCH DIST 1.014 08/01/27 1,200,000.00 1,200,000.00 USD Negotiable CD's 1,097,064.00 08/01/2027 1,097,064.00 1,113,432.00 856283N69 SBI CHICAGO 0.950 06/26/25 250,000.00 250,000.00 USD Negotiable CD's 250,000.00 06/26/2025 250,000.00 248,047.50 90355GLP9 UBS USA 4.350 03/13/28 250,000.00 250,000.00 USD Negotiable CD's 250,000.00 03/13/2028 250,000.00 246,787.93 91334AAE3 UHCU 4.750 11/04/25 250,000.00 250,000.00 USD Negotiable CD's 250,000.00 11/04/2025 250,000.00 249,269.84 3130AERV4 FHLBANKS 3.125 09/12/25 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 USD U.S. Agencies 1,972,240.00 09/12/2025 1,972,240.00 1,989,100.00 3130AKGN0 FHLBANKS 1.020 11/30/28 '25 1,650,000.00 1,650,000.00 USD U.S. Agencies 1,469,077.50 11/30/2028 1,469,077.50 1,470,051.00 3130AKU61 FHLBANKS 0.750 01/27/26 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 USD U.S. Agencies 1,901,248.00 01/27/2026 1,901,248.00 1,941,740.00 3130ALUK8 FHLBANKS 1.500 03/30/26 '25 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 USD U.S. Agencies 971,150.00 03/30/2026 971,150.00 979,090.00 3130ANGH7 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 USD U.S. Agencies 938,940.00 08/16/2027 938,940.00 949,590.00 3130APY33 FHLBANKS 1.900 12/14/26 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 USD U.S. Agencies 931,700.00 12/14/2026 931,700.00 964,920.00 3130AUU36 FHLBANKS 4.125 03/13/26 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD U.S. Agencies 1,500,670.49 03/13/2026 1,500,670.49 1,500,630.00 3130AVBC5 FHLBANKS 4.500 03/12/27 500,000.00 500,000.00 USD U.S. Agencies 502,795.44 03/12/2027 502,795.44 505,495.00 3130AWTQ3 FHLBANKS 4.625 09/11/26 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 USD U.S. Agencies 1,009,590.00 09/11/2026 1,009,590.00 1,008,440.00 3130B2CF0 FHLBANKS 4.500 08/12/25 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 USD U.S. Agencies 999,985.00 08/12/2025 999,985.00 1,000,100.00 3133EKS64 FED FARM CR BNKS 2.040 09/24/29 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 USD U.S. Agencies 910,670.00 09/24/2029 910,670.00 918,710.00 3133EL5U4 FED FARM CR BNKS 1.120 09/01/28 '25 500,000.00 500,000.00 USD U.S. Agencies 447,030.00 09/01/2028 447,030.00 451,230.00 3133EMHZ8 FED FARM CR BNKS 1.125 06/01/29 '25 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 USD U.S. Agencies 1,754,260.00 06/01/2029 1,754,260.00 1,761,580.00 3133EMVH2 FED FARM CR BNKS 1.570 04/05/28 '25 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 USD U.S. Agencies 1,838,360.00 04/05/2028 1,838,360.00 1,853,640.00 3133EMYY2 FED FARM CR BNKS 1.600 05/11/29 '25 2,025,000.00 2,025,000.00 USD U.S. Agencies 1,813,306.50 05/11/2029 1,813,306.50 1,820,232.00 3133ENSF8 FED FARM CR BNKS 2.870 03/21/29 '25 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD U.S. Agencies 1,438,260.00 03/21/2029 1,438,260.00 1,427,250.00 3133ERPR6 FED FARM CR BNKS 3.875 11/15/27 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD U.S. Agencies 1,498,350.00 11/15/2027 1,498,350.00 1,495,770.00 3134GWZ82 FREDDIE MAC 0.590 10/08/25 '25 MTN 2,500,000.00 2,500,000.00 USD U.S. Agencies 2,391,160.00 10/08/2025 2,391,160.00 2,453,400.00 9128284V9 US TREASURY 2.875 08/15/28 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD U.S. Treasuries 1,446,093.75 08/15/2028 1,446,093.75 1,451,484.38 9128286T2 US TREASURY 2.375 05/15/29 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD U.S. Treasuries 1,407,890.63 05/15/2029 1,407,890.63 1,411,992.20 912828V98 US TREASURY 2.250 02/15/27 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 USD U.S. Treasuries 969,531.25 02/15/2027 969,531.25 970,000.00

Report: Balance Sheet by Position
Account: City of Hanford (446861)
As of: 03/31/2025
Identifier Security Description Original Units Current Units Currency Asset Type Original Cost Matures Book Value Market Value 91282CGC9 US TREASURY 3.875 12/31/27 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD U.S. Treasuries 1,500,878.91 12/31/2027 1,500,878.91 1,499,531.25 91282CGQ8 US TREASURY 4.000 02/28/30 475,000.00 475,000.00 USD U.S. Treasuries 472,495.12 02/28/2030 472,495.12 476,113.28 91282CGV7 US TREASURY 3.750 04/15/26 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD U.S. Treasuries 1,493,906.25 04/15/2026 1,493,906.25 1,495,253.91 91282CHB0 US TREASURY 3.625 05/15/26 500,000.00 500,000.00 USD U.S. Treasuries 496,152.34 05/15/2026 496,152.34 497,734.38 91282CHE4 US TREASURY 3.625 05/31/28 500,000.00 500,000.00 USD U.S. Treasuries 492,617.19 05/31/2028 492,617.19 495,898.44 91282CHK0 US TREASURY 4.000 06/30/28 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD U.S. Treasuries 1,509,140.63 06/30/2028 1,509,140.63 1,505,039.07 91282CJA0 US TREASURY 4.625 09/30/28 530,000.00 530,000.00 USD U.S. Treasuries 539,916.80 09/30/2028 539,916.80 542,339.06 91282CKJ9 US TREASURY 4.500 04/15/27 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD U.S. Treasuries 1,523,964.84 04/15/2027 1,523,964.84 1,517,226.57 91282CKR1 US TREASURY 4.500 05/15/27 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD U.S. Treasuries 1,524,726.56 05/15/2027 1,524,726.56 1,517,812.50 91282CLN9 US TREASURY 3.500 09/30/29 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD U.S. Treasuries 1,474,335.94 09/30/2029 1,474,335.94 1,472,812.50 --- --- 143,033,396.16 142,802,256.60 USD --- 140,046,482.67 --- 140,046,482.67 140,552,513.84 * Weighted by: Market Value
* Holdings Displayed by: Position

Report: GAAP Transaction Detail
Account: City of Hanford (446861)
Date: 01/01/2025 - 03/31/2025
Account Identifier Description Original Units Current Units Currency Coupon Rate Transaction Type Entry Date Settle Date Post Date Final Maturity Broker/Dealer Price Principal Amount City of Hanford - Operating 09659BYE4 BNP Paribas New York Branch 1,575,000.00 1,575,000.00 USD 0.000 Buy 02/18/2025 02/18/2025 02/18/2025 11/14/2025 CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. 96.757 1,523,923.62 (1,523,923.62) City of Hanford - Operating 3133ETBF3 FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANKS FUNDING CORP 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD 4.000 Buy 03/25/2025 04/01/2025 04/01/2025 04/01/2030 RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC 99.548 1,493,220.00 (1,493,220.00) City of Hanford - Operating 3137HJ5Y9 FHMS K-534 A2 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 USD 4.700 Buy 01/23/2025 01/30/2025 01/30/2025 11/25/2029 MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC 99.676 1,495,132.50 (1,500,811.67) City of Hanford - Operating 53948AZ87 Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets plc 2,255,000.00 2,255,000.00 USD 0.000 Buy 03/19/2025 03/19/2025 03/19/2025 12/08/2025 J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC 96.891 2,184,884.54 (2,184,884.54) City of Hanford - Operating 713448GB8 PEPSICO INC 1,250,000.00 1,250,000.00 USD 4.600 Buy 02/06/2025 02/07/2025 02/07/2025 02/07/2030 D. A. DAVIDSON & CO 99.766 1,247,075.00 (1,247,075.00) City of Hanford - Operating 89240JAD3 TAOT 25A A3 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 USD 4.640 Buy 01/22/2025 01/29/2025 01/29/2025 08/15/2029 Barclays Capital, Inc. 99.996 999,959.90 (999,959.90) City of Hanford - Operating 912828V98 UNITED STATES TREASURY 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 USD 2.250 Buy 03/21/2025 03/24/2025 03/24/2025 02/15/2027 WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC 96.953 969,531.25 (971,830.97) City of Hanford - Operating 91282CGQ8 UNITED STATES TREASURY 475,000.00 475,000.00 USD 4.000 Buy 02/27/2025 02/28/2025 02/28/2025 02/28/2030 WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC 99.473 472,495.12 (472,495.12) City of Hanford - Operating 05600XAY6 BMO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (249,000.00) (249,000.00) USD 0.500 Maturity 03/28/2025 03/28/2025 03/28/2025 03/28/2025 Maturity 100.000 (249,000.00) 249,000.00 City of Hanford - Operating 17286TAG0 Citadel Federal Credit Union (250,000.00) (250,000.00) USD 1.650 Maturity 02/27/2025 02/27/2025 02/27/2025 02/27/2025 Maturity 100.000 (250,000.00) 250,000.00 City of Hanford - Operating 21687AQQ9 COÖPERATIEVE RABOBANK U.A., NEW YORK BRANCH (2,000,000.00) (2,000,000.00) USD 0.000 Maturity 03/24/2025 03/24/2025 03/24/2025 03/24/2025 Maturity 100.000 (2,000,000.00) 2,000,000.00 City of Hanford - Operating 3130AQML4 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS (325,000.00) (325,000.00) USD 2.000 Maturity 01/27/2025 01/27/2025 01/27/2025 01/27/2025 Maturity 100.000 (325,000.00) 325,000.00 City of Hanford - Operating 3130AREM9 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS (250,000.00) (250,000.00) USD 2.300 Maturity 03/28/2025 03/28/2025 03/28/2025 03/28/2025 Maturity 100.000 (250,000.00) 250,000.00 City of Hanford - Operating 62479LP41 MUFG Bank, Ltd. - New York Branch (1,000,000.00) (1,000,000.00) USD 0.000 Maturity 02/04/2025 02/04/2025 02/04/2025 02/04/2025 Maturity 100.000 (1,000,000.00) 1,000,000.00 City of Hanford - Operating 63873JNP1 Natixis, New York Branch (2,000,000.00) (2,000,000.00) USD 0.000 Maturity 01/23/2025 01/23/2025 01/23/2025 01/23/2025 Maturity 100.000 (2,000,000.00) 2,000,000.00 City of Hanford - Operating 3130AWKM1 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS (2,255,000.00) (2,255,000.00) USD 4.750 Sell 03/19/2025 03/19/2025 03/19/2025 12/12/2025 PERSHING LLC 100.384 (2,263,661.46) 2,292,522.33 City of Hanford - Operating 3133EPC37 FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANKS FUNDING CORP (1,500,000.00) (1,500,000.00) USD 4.875 Sell 02/18/2025 02/18/2025 02/18/2025 11/13/2025 ACADEMY SECURITIES, INC. 100.397 (1,505,950.50) 1,525,247.38 --- --- --- 726,000.00 726,000.00 USD 3.718 --- --- --- --- 12/27/2025 --- --- 542,609.97 (502,431.11)

Report: City of Hanford Treasurer's Report
Account: City of Hanford (446861)
As of: 03/31/2025
Diversification / Security Sector Identifier % of Portfolio YTM @ Cost Days to Maturity Face Amount / Shares Market Value Original Cost Receivable CCYUSD 0.001% 0.00 0 1,989.65 1,989.65 1,989.65 Bank Deposits --- 3.084% 2.09 1 4,318,456.02 4,318,456.02 4,318,456.02 LGIP --- 21.806% 4.38 1 30,538,261.97 30,538,261.97 30,538,261.97 Money Market Funds --- 8.482% 4.22 1 11,878,688.52 11,878,688.52 11,878,688.52 Commercial Paper --- 4.393% 4.50 155 6,330,000.00 6,212,901.40 6,151,792.32 Negotiable CD's --- 3.722% 3.00 371 5,316,000.00 5,189,391.32 5,213,064.00 U.S. Agencies --- 18.410% 4.15 805 25,675,000.00 24,490,968.00 24,288,792.93 Corporate Bonds --- 15.160% 4.37 948 21,713,000.00 21,390,162.94 21,230,949.36 U.S. Treasuries --- 10.605% 3.91 1042 15,005,000.00 14,853,237.53 14,851,650.21 MBS --- 7.710% 4.43 1188 11,013,860.44 10,863,655.99 10,798,008.52 Municipal Bonds --- 3.961% 4.17 1258 5,825,000.00 5,577,300.86 5,547,835.25 Asset-Backed Securities --- 3.732% 4.70 1405 5,187,000.00 5,237,499.64 5,226,993.92 --- --- 100.000% 4.17 611 142,802,256.60 140,552,513.84 140,046,482.67

13.A.

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 5/20/2025 AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT:

Public Hearing to accept comments regarding proposed Modifications to Planned Unit Development (PUD) No. 2005-04: a request to modify the Live Oak Master Plan/Planned Unit Development to delete requirements for decorative lighting for Live Oak East Tracts 865, 881, and 912. Modifications to Vesting Tentative Tract 865, 881, and 912: a request to remove the requirement for decorative lighting from the tentative tract resolutions, consistent with the changes proposed to be made to the Live Oak Master Plan. Location: The project is applicable to Tract 865, 881, and Tentative Tract 912, generally located between Hume and Houston Avenues, east of 12th Avenue (Various APNs between 011-110-0160 and 011-600-053).

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff Report Attached
ATTACHMENTS:

1. 25-14-R PUD Amendment Resolution

2. 25-15-R TT 865 Resolution

3. 25-16-R TT 881

4. 25-17-R TT 912

5. Attachment 1 - Applicant's Request

6. Attachment 2 - Public Works Construction Standard GE-56 Street Light

7. Attachment 3 - Tentative Memo Approving Light Change

8. Attachment 4 - Live Oak Addendum #1

9. Attachment 5 – Proposed Improvements

CITY OF HANFORD CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, May 20, 2025

PROJECT: Modifications to Planned Unit Development (PUD) No. 2005-04: a request to modify the Live Oak Master Plan/Planned Unit Development to delete requirements for decorative lighting for Live Oak East Tracts 865, 881, and 912.

Modifications to Vesting Tentative Tract 865, 881, and 912: a request to remove the requirement for decorative lighting from the tentative tract resolutions, consistent with the changes proposed to be made to the Live Oak Master Plan.

LOCATION:The project is applicable to Tract 865, 881, and Tentative Tract 912, generally located between Hume and Houston Avenues, east of 12 th Avenue (Various APNs between 011-110-0160 and 011-600-053).

PLANNER: Gabrielle Myers, Senior Planner

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-14-R, approving Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04 Amendment #2.

2. Adopt Resolution No. 25-15-R, approving an amendment to Tentative Tract 865.

3. Adopt Resolution No. 25-16-R, approving an amendment to Tentative Tract 881.

4. Adopt Resolution No.25-17-R, approving an amendment to Tentative Tract 912.

RECOMMENDED MOTION

1. I move to adopt Resolution No. 25-14-R, approving Planned Unit Development No. 2005- 04 Amendment #2.

2. I move to adopt Resolution No. 25-15-R, approving an amendment to Tentative Tract 865.

3. I move to adopt Resolution No. 25-16-R, approving an amendment to Tentative Tract 881.

4. I move to adopt Resolution No.25-17-R, approving an amendment to Tentative Tract 912.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This project is a request for a third amendment to the Live Oak Development.

San Joaquin Valley Homes (SJVH) has formally requested an amendment to the Live Oak Master Plan and associated planned unit development and tentative tract resolutions to remove the requirement for decorative-style lighting, specifically the Acorn Pole Top Fixture. The Acorn Pole

fixture referenced in the Master Plan is no longer manufactured, making it infeasible for the developer to acquire.

SJVH has requested approval to install the Hanford standard overhead COBRA lighting fixture in place of the Acorn Pole for the Tract Maps associated with SJVH developments: Tract 865, Tract 881, and Tract 912. Currently, SJVH is in the third phase (881-2) of development within Live Oak subdivision.

The following justifications for modifications to the Live Oak Master Plan, planned unit development resolution, and tentative tract resolutions has been provided by SJVH:

1. The Acorn Pole fixture is no longer in production, making it unavailable.

2. The most equivalent light offered by SCE- the Washington Pole- would require twice the number of light poles to meet City’s lighting requirement, resulting in excessive and impractical placement.

3. The first two phases of SJVH development within Live Oak (865-1 & 865-2) were approved under a signed Street Light Agreement (SLA) permitting the installation of the standard SCE overhead COBRA lighting. (See attachment-Sterling Oaks 1 Signed SLA for reference.) Installing a different lighting fixture in Phase 3 would create inconsistencies within the subdivision, leading to a disjointed and overcrowded lighting arrangement.

Decorative lighting was included as an enhanced amenity in the Live Oak Master Plan, as part of the approved request for deviations. To offset the removal of this amenity, San Joaquin Valley Homes has agreed to contribute lighting and other amenities to Live Oak Park. Attachment 5 includes two separate proposals outlining options for lighting and amenities, in response to the City Council’s request for further evaluation and detailed information regarding the scope of the improvements.

The applicant’s request is attached – Attachment 1.

PROJECT HISTORY

The Live Oak Development project was approved by the City Council in 2009 for the development of a master-planned community. The Live Oak Residential Project proposal covered approximately 390 ± acres within the Hanford City Limits. The applicant (at the time MMV Development, LLC) sought approval of the City of Hanford for a Planned Unit Development proposal, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Maps, a Development Agreement, and construction of infrastructure improvements to support the full development of the Project. The Project proposed to construct 1,560 dwelling units in a range of housing and lot types. The proposed units included single-family and multi-family configurations, as well as, park facilities and open space. Single- family lot sizes were planned to range from a minimum of 12,000 square feet (sq. ft.) in the areas designated Very-Low Density Residential to 3,200 sq. ft. in the areas designated Low-Density Residential, and 4,000 sq. ft. for single-family homes in the areas designated Medium-Density Residential.

Since its approval, two amendments have taken place:

1. 2016: Development Agreement No. 1: The Developer obtained an amendment to the Development Agreement, removing requirements to dedicate one housing unit for each

ten units constructed that the City would find a low to moderate income buyer to purchase and provide financial assistance for the purchase as funds were available.

2. 2020: While the above requirement was removed from the Development Agreement, it was not removed from the Master Plan or project resolutions, therefore upholding the condition. Under Amendment #1 to the Planned Unit Development/Master Plan, the applicant sought modifications to the development agreement, Planned Unit Development 2005-04 and the Live Oak Master Plan, Amendments to the resolution for Vesting Tentative tract 865, 881, and 912; and modifications to the resolution and tract map for Vesting Tentative Tract 909.

Changes to the Development Agreement included:

a) Removing reference to affordable housing, consistent with the First Amendment to the Development Agreement on September 20, 2016;
b) Adding a section regarding conflicting enactments to avoid potential confusion about the applicability of future actions taken by the City. The proposed language is commonplace in development agreements in California;
c) Amending language regarding formation of a financing district, consistent with the First Amendment of the Development Agreement;
d) Amending the coverage and insurance requirements, consistent with the First Amendment of the Development Agreement; and
e) Extending the expiration of the Development Agreement by five years, from November 10, 2022 to November 10, 2027

Modifications to the Planned Unit Development/Master Plan included:

a) Removing reference to the former Very Low-Density designation; b) Removing reference to the Medium-Density designation; c) Removing reference to affordable housing, consistent with the First Amendment to the Development Agreement;
d) Replacing figures to illustrate the tentative tract maps, as proposed to be modified; e) Removing garage placement and structure visibility requirements, which references alleys (no longer planned);
f) Removing alley-loaded street references;
g) Updating section references to the current Municipal Code (2017); h) Updating the street tree list to reflect current approved street trees; i) Updating the Open Space Diagram and descriptions to account for revised tentative tract layouts;

j) Amending the Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04 Resolution by:

a) Removing reference to affordable housing, consistent with Amendment 1 to the Development Agreement; and
b) Updating Section references to reflect the current Municipal Code (2017) Modifications to the Tentative Tract 865, 881, 909, and 912 Resolutions include:
a) removing reference to affordable housing dedication, consistent with Amendment 1 of the Development Agreement
b) Amending Vesting Tentative Tract 909 to increase the number of residential lots from 642 to 719 units, consistent with the designation change from Very Low-Density Residential to Low-Density Residential.

This application represents the third amendment request to the Live Oak Development.

BACKGROUND

The project site is designated by the General Plan as Low-Density Residential, Open Space, and Neighborhood Commercial. The Master Plan designations are consistent with the current General Plan Designations, see Figure 1 and 2.

The site is zoned R-L-5 Low-Density Residential, CO Conservation, PF Public Facilities, and C-N Neighborhood Commercial. See Figure 3. The Master Plan is consistent with the zoning designations.

The land use within the Master Plan area is currently vacant and characterized by flat, glassy land.

See Figure 4.

Figure 1:

General Plan Designation

Figure 2:

Updated Master Plan Designation (consistent with current General Plan, 2017)

Figure 3:

Zoning Designation R-L-5 Low-Density Residential

Figure 4:

Land Use

Planning Commission
The proposed project was presented to the Planning Commission on March 25, 2025. Staff presented the staff report and following the presentation, Chair Ham asked the following questions:

1. Will part of the subdivision have acorn lights? Ms. Myers: The east side will have all Cobra lights.

2. Will they have to modify the locations of the lights? Ms. Myers: The lights will be in the same locations.

3. Will there be a need for a further Time Extension? Ms. Myers: There was an extension granted for November 10, 2022-November 10, 2027. Any future extension would have to take place before that expiration.

During public comment, one person spoke in favor of the project Favor

1. Nick Peters, of San Joaquin Valley Homes, requested approval and offered to answer any questions the Commissioners might have.

Opposed:

None
There being no further comments, Chair HAM called for a motion, all items were recommended for approval and approved unanimously 5,0.
•Resolution No. 2025-13, recommending approval of Planned Unit Development No. 2005- 04 Amendment #2 to the City Council.
•Resolution No. 2025-14, recommending approval of an amendment to Tentative Tract No. 865 to the City Council.
•Resolution No. 2025-15, recommending approval of an amendment to Tentative Tract No. 881 to the City Council.

City Council
At the April 15th City Council meeting, the Council requested additional information regarding the scope of the proposed park improvements and an evaluation of the developer's contribution to amenities within the neighborhood park in Tract 865. Since that meeting, staff has met with the developer to discuss these items. In response, the developer has provided further details about the proposed improvements and is proposing to increase the financial contribution toward the park enhancements.

Attachment 5 contains two separate proposals for improvements in the park for Council review and recommendation.

PROJECT EVALUATION

The applicant seeks to the remove the decorative lighting requirement from the Live Oak Master Plan and associated documents/resolutions, in favor of the City-standard light depicted in Public Works Construction Standard GE-56 – Attachment 2.

The Live Oak Development Project was approved by the City Council in 2009 and included approval of a Development Agreement, Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04, the Live Oak Master Plan, and Vesting Tentative Tract Maps.

Development Agreement

The development agreement was prepared and entered into between the City of Hanford and MMV Development LLC. The agreement contains provisions for the timing of certain infrastructure. The requirement for decorative lighting is not addressed within the development, therefore, this request does not require an amendment to the Development Agreement.

Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04/Live Oak Master Plan

Planned Unit Development (PUD) No. 2005-04 proposed the development of 1,560 lot residential lots on approximately 390 acres. The proposed residential units ranged in density from Very Low- Density dwelling units to Medium Density dwelling units. The Master Plan featured 21 acres of park space and 31.6 acres of open space areas. Changes to the Live Oak Master Plan, approved in 2020, amended the goals and policies of the Live Oak Master Plan, updated Municipal Code references to reflect the 2017 Municipal Code, and allowed for increased lot density within a portion of the development, consistent with the 2035 General Plan.

The requirement for decorative lighting is found within the Live Oak Master Plan on page 3-31 (60) of the document – Figure 5. As noted by the applicant, the Glendora Sidewalk Pole with Acorn Light is no longer offered by Southern California Edison. As such, a request was made to staff to replace the decorative Glendora Sidewalk Pole with Acorn Light with a decorative combination of the Ameron 1c123 Pole, “B” Scroll Carpinteria 41435 Arm, and K825 Bell (with a requirement that the pole, arm, and bell be black). Since the request could be justified as being substantially similar (decorative light pole for decorative light pole), staff was able to administratively approve the swap, as noted on the attached memo on p. 62. of the Master Plan – See Figure 6.

The updated request from SJVH, to eliminate decorative lighting in favor or City-standard lighting within the eastern portion of Live Oak, Tracts 865, 881, and 912, represents a substantial change in the amenities originally approved through the Master Plan/Planned Unit Development, which is not approvable at the staff-level and requires discretionary approval by the Planning Commission and City Council.

Figure 5: Neighborhood Lighting Requirement

Figure 6 – Memo Approving Decorative Light Swap

It shall be noted, this amendment does not seek to eliminate the decorative lighting requirement for Live Oak North (Tract 902) or Live Oak West (Tract 909). The decorative lighting requirement, specified in Figure 6, still applies within the specified portions of the Live Oak Development.

If approved, the draft memorandum and light detail will be added to the Live Oak Master Plan – as shown in Attachment 3.

The requirement for decorative lighting is referenced in the Planned Unit Development 2005-04 resolution, under Engineering Conditions of Approval. Modification is proposed, as shown in red bold and Resolution No. 2025-13, recommending approval of Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04 Amendment #2 to the City Council.

Street Requirements:

1. That all improvements consisting of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains, concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights, traffic signal modifications, landscaping, site grading and pavement surfacing and all other improvements be installed in accordance with City of Hanford Public Works construction standards and specifications currently in effect.

2. That streetlights be installed along all public streets in conformance with City Standard GE-56 and PUD master plan guidelines, except as modified for Live Oak East Tracts 865, 881, and 912. Streetlights shall be located as designated by the city engineer.

Tentative Tract 865, 881, and 912

The tentative tract maps for the Live Oak Master Plan were approved by the Planning Commission at various times. Due to reference to the decorative lighting requirement within the resolutions, the applicant is requesting a revision to the associated Live Oak East tentative tract resolutions to remove the requirements, consistent with changes proposed to the Master Plan/PUD.

The requirement for decorative lighting is referenced in the tentative tract resolutions, under Engineering Conditions of Approval. Modification is proposed, as shown in red bold and strikeout in Resolutions No. 2025-14 through -16, recommending approval of Tentative Tract 865, 881, and 912 Amendment #2 to the City Council.

3. That street lights shall be installed throughout the subdivision in conformance with City Standard GE-56 and PUD master plan requirements, as modified. Street lights located along Houston Avenue and S. Alpine Avenue shall be octagon concrete type poles as indicated on City Standard GE-56. Street lights located along all other streets within the subdivision shall be decorative lights in conformance with PUD master plan and Southern California Edison Company requirements. Street lights shall be located as designed by City Engineer.

REQUIRED FINDINGS

The findings to support the various projects were able to be made at the time of original project approval.

Changes to the Planned Unit Development proposed herein are minor; therefore, the findings used to approve the project’s last amendment are still valid.

Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04 Amendment #2

Pursuant to Section 17.82.060 of the Hanford Municipal Code, six findings must be made before approval of the planned unit development application:

1. That the location and design of the planned unit development is in accordance with the purpose of this title.

Analysis: Location - That in accordance with Section 17.82.050 of the Hanford Municipal Code, a planned unit development shall be a minimum five-acre site area, except that there shall be no minimum site area requirements if the site is an infill development site.

The property is approximately 380-acres of combined property; therefore, the required minimum site area is met.

Design and Purpose - That planned unit developments are encouraged to achieve a more functional, aesthetically pleasing, and harmonious living and working environment within the City, that otherwise might not be possible by strict adherence to the provisions of the municipal code. The Live Oak Development is a master planned community that achieves a cohesive, functional, and aesthetically pleasing living environment.

The design of Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04 Amendment #2 is consistent with the objectives of Section 17.82.

2. That the planned unit development is being proposed to achieve one or more of the objectives identified in Section 17.82.030.

Analysis: That the planned unit development is requested, in order to achieve the following objective identified in Section 17.82.030:

D. To modify the required building setbacks that would otherwise be required by the Municipal Code.

3. That the location and design of the planned unit development and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community to properties or improvements in the vicinity.

Analysis: Location - The project is generally located in the southwest quadrant of the City of Hanford, east of 13th Avenue, west of 11th Avenue, north of Houston Avenue. APN (011- 040-017 to -020; 011-110-016, -022, -029, and 030; 011-540-001 through -099). The location of the planned unit development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The site is designated for Low-Density Residential, Open Space, and Neighborhood Commercial development by the General Plan.

Design and Conditions of Operation – The City of Hanford Building Division is responsible for ensuring that future construction of the site follows adopted building codes, thus reducing exposures to accidents to the general public. Consultation was sent to interested agencies, including the County Health Department, Public Works Department, Fire

Department, and Building Division. Any improvements or mitigations required for public health and safety were applied to the proposal and required in the conditions of approval.

4. That the location and design of the planned unit development will not generate more traffic than the streets in the vicinity can carry without congestion and will not overload utilities.

Analysis: The project has been reviewed by the Public Works Department and improvements and conditions of development cited in the resolution and Development Agreement have been placed on the project, in order to mitigate the effects of the project on traffic, streets, and utilities.

5. That the planned unit development’s population density, site area and dimensions, site coverage, yard spaces, height of structures, distances between structures, off-street parking and off-street loading facilities, landscaped areas and street design will produce an environment of stable and desired character consistent with the purpose of this title.

Analysis: That the Live Oak Development will be developed consistent with the Live Oak Master Plan, which permits certain deviations from City standard. The Master Plan and Live Oak Development Agreement have been thoroughly reviewed and the project will produce an environment of stable and desired character, consistent with the purpose of the Planned Unit Development Section of the Hanford Municipal Code.

6. That the combination of different dwelling types, architectural appearance, and/or varieties of land uses in the development will complement each other and harmonize with the existing and proposed land uses in the vicinity.

Analysis: That the development will complement and harmonize with the existing and proposed land uses within the vicinity. The project will provide a harmonious living environment and be complementary of the neighboring land uses, including agricultural uses, for which a right-to-farm will be recorded for continued agricultural uses taking place in the County.

Tentative Tract 865, 881, 912 Amendments
Changes to Tentative Tract 865, 881, and 912 are minor; therefore, the findings used to approve the projects originally are still valid. The necessary findings have not changed since the original approval of the tentative tracts.

Findings appear within the resolution of each tentative tract.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Noticing of changes proposed to the Live Oak Development Project were published in the local newspaper on April 4, 2025, and mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the project site on April 3, 2025. No comments have been received as of the date of preparation of this report.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

On September 15, 2009, the City of Hanford City Council reviewed the Live Oak Development project, for which an Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2006091015) was prepared, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for the impacts to Agricultural Resources,

Air Quality, and Energy Conservation and Climate Change. A Notice of Determination was filed with Kings County on September 18, 2009. The changes proposed to the Live Oak Development Amendment #1 were analyzed in an addendum to the EIR (Addendum #1) to verify that a subsequent EIR is not warranted, as none of the circumstances requiring a subsequent EIR, identified in Section 15162, have been met; therefore, in accordance with Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, an addendum to the EIR (SCH #2006091015) would adequately address the amendments proposed under this project. The changes proposed to the Live Oak Development project, proposed herein, do not further affect any of the environmental factors evaluated under the Live Oak EIR (SCH #2006091015).

Consequently, a subsequent or supplemental EIR or IS/MND is not required.

Addendum #1 – attached as Attachment 4.

Due to the size of the original EIR, attachment of the document is not possible. The Live Oak EIR is available for public viewing at City Hall, 317 N. Douty Street.

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

1. That the elimination of the decorative light requirement shall only apply to those tracts located east of 12th Avenue, Tract 865, 881, and 912.

2. The developer shall contribute to lighting and park amenities within the neighborhood park in Tract 865, in accordance with the direction provided by the City Council.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-14-R, approving Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04 Amendment #2.

2. Adopt Resolution No. 25-15-R, approving an amendment to Tentative Tract 865.

3. Adopt Resolution No. 25-16-R, approving an amendment to Tentative Tract 881.

4. Adopt Resolution No.25-17-R, approving an amendment to Tentative Tract 912.

Applicant:

Mattie Merrill on behalf of San Joaquin Valley Homes
5607 Avendia De Los Robles
Visalia, CA 93291
Property Owner (pre-subdivision):

San Joaquin Valley Homes
5607 Avendia De Los Robles
Visalia, CA 93291

RESOLUTION 25-14-R

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HANFORD APPROVING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 20005-04 AMENDMENT #2, A REQUEST TO MODIFY THE

LIVE OAK MASTER PLAN/PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO DELETE REQUIREMENTS FOR DECORATIVE LIGHTING FOR LIVE OAK EAST TRACTS 865, 881, AND 912.

THE PROJECT IS APPLICABLE TO TRACT 865, 881,
AND TENTATIVE TRACT 912,
GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN HUME AND HOUSTON AVENUES, EAST OF 12TH AVENUE (VARIOUS APNS BETWEEN 011-110-0160 AND 011-600-053).

At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford duly called and held on May 20, 2025, by motion of Councilmember , and seconded by Councilmember , and duly carried, the following resolution was adopted:

W
HEREAS, Planned Unit Development No. 2025- 04 Amendment #2, a request to modify the Live Oak Master Plan/Planned Unit Development to delete requirements for decorative lighting for Live Oak East Tracts 865, 881, and 912, has been reviewed by the City Council of the City of Hanford in accordance with Title 17 of the Hanford Municipal Code; and W
HEREAS, The project is applicable to Tract 865, 881, and Tentative Tract 912, generally located between Hume and Houston Avenues, east of 12th Avenue (Various APNs between 011-110- 0160 and 011-600-053); and
WHEREAS, the site will be developed, as shown in the Final Live Oak Master Plan (Exhibit A), and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider public testimony and gave careful consideration to t his planned unit development amendment on March 25, 2025 and recommended approval to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered recommendations and testimony presented at the public hearing of May 20, 2025, and
WHEREAS, all affected public utility companies, various governmental department agencies, staff, and the City Council, have given careful consideration to this planned unit development and have made recommendations thereon; and

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WHEREAS, on September 15, 2009, the City of Hanford City Council reviewed the Live Oak Development project, for which an Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2006091015) was prepared, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for the impacts to Agricultural Resources, Air Quality, and Energy Conservation and Climate Change. A Notice of Determination was filed with Kings County on September 18, 2009.

W
HEREAS, the Final Environmental Impact Report identified significant environmental impacts that can be mitigated to substantially lessen the environmental effects relating to Air Quality, Biological Resources, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Public Facilities and Services, and Transportation and Circulation; and
W
HEREAS, the City Council, on September 15, 2009, systematically identified both the significant effects of the proposed project and the feasible alternatives or feasible mitigation measures which will avoid or substantially lessen such significant effects in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act as more specifically articulated in “The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan” in an appendix of the final EIR and incorporated herein by this reference; and W
HEREAS, the Amendment #1 changes proposed to the Live Oak Development were analyzed in an addendum to the EIR (Addendum #1) to verify that a subsequent EIR is not warranted, as none of the circumstances requiring a subsequent EIR, identified in Section 15162, hav e been met; therefore, in accordance with Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, an addendum to the EIR (SCH #2006091015) would adequately address the amendments proposed under this project. The changes proposed to the Live Oak Development project do not further affect any of the environmental factors evaluated under the Live Oak EIR (SCH #2006091015). Consequently, a subsequent or supplemental EIR or IS/MND was not required. Staff has evaluated the changes proposed in the addendum to the initial study and determined that the changes proposed would not result in any new or increased environmental impacts that were not identified in the EIR; and W
HEREAS, the modifications proposed within this Amendment #2 will not have an effect on the environment, therefore, this application relies on the previously certified EIR and Addendum #1; and WHEREAS, Planned Unit Development 2005-04 Amendment #2 shall be expire with the expiration of the Development Agreement; and

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W HEREAS , the City Council has made the following findings, pursuant to Section 17.82.050 Hanford’s Zoning Ordinance:

1. T
hat the location and design of the planned unit development is in accordance with the purpose of this title.

A
nalysis: Location - That in accordance with Section 17.82.050 of the Hanford Municipal Code, a planned unit development shall be a minimum five- acre site area, except that there shall be no minimum site area requirements if the site is an infill developme nt site. The property is approximately 380-acres of combined property; therefore, the required minimum site area is met.

D
esign and Purpose - That planned unit developments are encouraged to achieve a more functional, aesthetically pleasing, and harmonious living and working environment within the City, that otherwise might not be possible by strict adherence to the provisions of the municipal code. The Live Oak Development is a master planned community that achieves a cohesive, functional, and aesthetically pleasing living environment.

T
he design of Planned Unit Development No. 2005- 04 Amendment #1 is consistent with the objectives of Section 17.82.

2. T
hat the planned unit development is being proposed to achieve one or more of the objectives identified in Section 17.82.030.

A
nalysis: That the planned unit development is requested, in order to achieve the following objective identified in Section 17.82.030:

D. T
o modify the required building setbacks that would otherwise be required by the Municipal Code.

3. T
hat the location and design of the planned unit development and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community to properties or improvements in the vicinity.

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Analysis: Location - The project is generally located in the southwest quadrant of the City of Hanford, east of 13th Avenue, west of 11th Avenue, north of Houston Avenue. APN (011-040-017 to -020; 011-110-016, -022, -029, and 030; 011-540-001 through -099). The location of the planned unit development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The site is designated for Low -Density Residential, Open Space, and Neighborhood Commercial development by the General Plan.

D
esign and Conditions of Operation – The City of Hanford Building Division is responsible for ensuring that future construction of the site follows adopted building codes, thus reducing exposures to accidents to the general public. Consultation was sent to interested agencies, including the County Health Department, Public Works Department, Fire Department, and Building Division. Any improvements or mitigations required for public health and safety were applied to the proposal and required in the conditions of approval.

4. T
hat the location and design of the planned unit development will not generate more traffic than the streets in the vicinity can carry without congestion and will not overload utilities.

A
nalysis: The project has been reviewed by the Public Works Department and improvements and conditions of development cited in the resolution and Development Agreement have been placed on the project, in order to mitigate the effects of the project on traffic, streets, and utilities.

5. T
hat the planned unit development’s population density, site area and dimensions, site coverage, yard spaces, height of structures, distances between structures, off -street parking and off -street l
oading facilities, landscaped areas and street design will produce an environment of stable and desired character consistent with the purpose of this title.

A
nalysis: That the Live Oak Development will be developed consistent with the Live Oak Master Plan, which permits certain deviations from City standard. The Master Plan and Live Oak Development Agreement have been thoroughly reviewed and the project will produce an environment of stable and desired character, consistent with the purpose of the Planned Unit Development Section of the Hanford Municipal Code.

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6. That the combination of different dwelling types, architectural appearance, and/or varieties of land uses in the development will complement each other and harmonize with the existing and proposed land uses in the vicinity.

Anal
ysis: That the development will complement and harmonize with the existing and proposed land uses within the vicinity. The project will provide a harmonious living environment and be complementary of the neighboring land uses, including agricultural uses, for which a right-to-farm will be recorded for continued agricultural uses taking place in the County.

THEREF
ORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04, Amendment #2, subject to the conditions below:

1. That the elimination of the decorative light requirement shall only apply to those tracts located east of 12th Avenue, Tract 865, 881, and 912.

2. The developer shall contribute to lighting and park amenities within the neighborhood park in Tract 865, in accordance with the direction provided by the City Council.

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
Contact the City Attorneys’ Office: (559) 584-6656
Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

Def
ense and Indemnification Provisions:

1. That
the applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Hanford (“City”), its officials, officers, employees, representatives, agents and attorneys, from and against all claims, damages, losses, judgments, liabilities, expenses and other costs, including litigation costs and attorney’s fees, arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with, the City’s act or acts leading up to and including approval of any environmental document and/or granting of any approvals relating to the Project. Applicant’s obligation to defend, indemnify and hold the City harmless specifically includes, but is not limited to, any suit or challenge by any third party against the City which challenges or seeks to set aside, void or annul the legality or adequacy of any environmental document approved by the City or any approval related to the Project.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Contact Senior Planner Gabrielle Myers (559)585-2578
Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

General:

1. That
the applicant hereby agrees to hold the City of Hanford and all of its departments, officers, agents, and employees free and harmless of and from all claims of any kind or nature arising out of or by reason of the approval of this project.

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2. That approval of this project does not exempt the project from compliance with all applicable sections of the Zoning Ordinance, Public Works Improvement Standards, other City Ordinances or the payment of any applicable fees.

3. T
hat all approved proposals of the application be conditions of development if not mentioned herein.

4. T
hat the site be developed according to the approved master plan with minor modifications to be approved by the Community Development Department.

5. T
hat all conditions of approval listed in this resolution by the City of Hanford be contained in the line drawing submitted for building permits.

6. T
hat no occupancy of any building and/or structure shall be permitted which is not in substantial compliance with approved plans except upon specific review and approval of any “as built” modifications by the authorizing City body (City Council, Planning Commission, Community Development Department, or other appropriate city departments).

7. T
hat no expansion of use beyond the scope and nature described in this PUD, which would tend to increase the projected scale of operations, shall be permitted except upon application for, and approval of, modification of this Planned Unit Development permi t in compliance with all procedures and requirements therefore.

8. T
hat the developer shall designate, in writing before starting work, an authorized representative who shall have complete authority to represent and to act for the developer. Said authorized representative or designee shall be present at the site of the work at all times while work is actually in progress on the development. During periods when work is suspended, arrangements acceptable to the City Building Official shall be made for any emergency work, which may be required.

Zoning:

1. T
hat the proposed development is subject to the zone district standards, as modified by Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04. Setbacks, lot coverage, street frontages, parking, etc. will conform to the guidelines in the master plan.

2. T
hat any changes to the proposed phasing be approved by the Community Development Department and Public Works Department.

Special Requirements:

1. T
hat a right-to-farm provision be recorded with the recording of final subdivision map(s) to insure that future residents of the homes in the project are aware of the adjacent agricultural uses and their right to continue to operate.

2. T
hat automatic garage door openers be installed on all garage doors to encourage the use of garages for the purpose of parking cars. The garages are to be used only for the parking of cars, boats or similar items for storage purposes. They are not to be converted for any items of living or recreational activities.

3. T
hat drive strips are not allowed. All driveways are to have the full width paved.

Architectural Conditions:

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1. That the structures in the PUD be developed in substantial compliance with the architectural renderings, colors, etc., as shown in the PUD Master Plan Exhibits. a. T
hat any future changes to the architectural design features must maintain the overall integrity of the surrounding neighborhood and not detract from the consistent look and appearance of the planned unit development.
b. T
hat all pipes, gutters, and chases attached to the building wall shall be painted a similar or complementary color to the existing wall to which the item is attached. c. T
hat no surface shall be mirrored so as to cause glare and annoyance to other adjacent properties. d. T
hat all mechanical equipment, including electrical and gas meters are to be screened from view, and that all new electrical transformers are either installed underground or screened. e. T
hat all exterior architectural elements not detailed on the plans be finished in a style and in materials in harmony with the exterior of the building
Environmental Requirements:

1. T
hat the developer complies with all mitigation measures in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting P
rogram (MMRP) as certified with the Final Environmental Impact Report

2. T
hat if cultural resources are discovered during construction or related activities, all work shall be halted and a qualified archeologist and the City of Hanford shall be notified. The find shall be properly investigated and appropriate measures are to be taken before construction may continue.

3. T
hat the developer shall abandon all existing water wells on the site, if any, according to California Department of Health requirements.

4. T
hat all common areas be kept free of rubbish, debris and other unsightly and/or unsanitary materials.

5. T
hat options offered as part of the Live Oak Master Plan, such as solar panels, be shown on the master building plans so as to be available to all buyers of qualified lots.

6. T
hat the project is subject to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District’s Indirect Source Review Rule 9510. An application must be filed with the District immediately upon approval of project. For more information and instruction, contact the District’s ISR staff by telephone at (559) 230-5800 or by email at [email protected].

7. T
hat if fireplaces are proposed in the residential units, natural gas fireplaces or EPA certified wood - burning fireplaces/stoves are to be installed in every unit that has a fireplace. Conventional open-hearth f
ireplaces are not allowed.

8. T
hat natural gas lines and electrical outlets be installed in backyards or patios to encourage use of gas and/or electric barbecues.

9. T
hat electrical outlets be installed around the exterior of the residential units to encourage use of electric lawn mowers, edgers, etc.

Noise:

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1. T
hat construction equipment be muffled and construction activities be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, unless the construction is within the enclosed structure or approved by the Community Development Department.

2. T
hat noise from fixed mechanical equipment when measured at the property line meets the standard of the Hanford Noise Element.

Lighting:

1. T
hat all exterior lighting shall be focused downward to avoid point sources of light interfering with the vision of motorists. Lighting elements shall be recessed into their fixtures to prevent glare. Exterior lighting shall be installed so as not to illuminate adjacent properties.

Screening:

1. T
hat all backflow device and electrical transformers be screened with landscaping.

2. T
hat all backflow devices be painted hunter green.

Fencing/Walls:

1. T
hat all proposed fencing on the site be maintained in good repair with any graffiti at the site removed within 72 hours of occurrence.

Landscaping:

1. T
hat all open and unlandscaped portions of the site be maintained in good condition, free from weeds, dust, trash and debris.

2. T
hat the Developer shall enter into an agreement for a tax assessment district for the maintenance of neighborhood park landscaping, open space slough area, subdivision street lighting, decorative fencing, and landscaping located along the property frontages of Houston Avenue, S. Alpine Avenue, Butterfield Lane, Hume Avenue, 12
th Avenue (including Sanchez “not-a-part” area), and Countryside Drive (Hume Avenue to Amber Harvest Drive). The creation of the District will be required prior to the recording of the first subdivision map.

Signage:

1. T
hat all signs proposed for this development be designed and approved in conformance with the City's Sign Ordinance and/or as outlined in the PUD Master Plan. A separate application is required for review and administrative approval.

PRIVATE UTILITY COMPANIES
Contact the following persons concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

Planned Unit Development 2025-04 Amendment #2

Southern California Edison Co., Jon Bimat: (559) 685-3202 or [email protected] Or Southern California Edison Co., Eric Thomas: [email protected] SBC/AT&T, Cindy Lee: (559) 228-7006: [email protected] Or SBC/AT&T, Lon Downer: (559) 228-7017 or [email protected] Southern California Gas Co., Jerry Alvarez: (559) 739-6455 or [email protected] Or Southern California Gas Co., Louise Lankford [email protected] Comcast, Brian Copeland: (559) 455-4580 or [email protected] USA: 1 (800) 642-2444

Public Utilities:

1. That all utilities including cable TV be installed underground within the subdivision. The developer shall be required to notify the utility companies in writing of this requirement.

2. That all utility transformers within the development are recommended to be subsurface type installations. The developer has the option of placing the transformers above or below ground. If above ground transformers are to be installed, the developer is to meet with City Engineering and Edison Company to determine an appropriate location of the transformer away from street view. The developer is responsible for notifying Southern California Edison Company in writing of the type of installation.

3. That existing utility poles and appurtenances along the property frontage of 12 th Avenue, Hume
Avenue, and Houston Avenue are to be installed underground, at developer’s expense, to facilitate widening of streets.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Contact Public Works Department (559)585-2550
Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

General Requirements:

1. That the developer complies with the City of Hanford Public Works Construction Standards and Specification requirements. Any deviation from said standards and specifications must be approved by the City Engineer prior to construction.

2. That the developer is required to contact the City of Hanford Public Works department to discuss proposed off-site street improvements, right-of-way dedications and site drainage requirements prior to submittal of project master plans. Project master plans will be required with the first subdivision of the proposed project.

3. That the development is subject to an engineering review/construction inspection fee in accordance with City Resolution No. 92-58- R, or any revisions thereof. Subject fee shall be payable prior to approval of improvement plans.

Drainage Requirements:

1. That all drainage from the proposed development shall be directed to the Sand Slough and Lone Oak drainage basins located as shown in the Live Oak Master Plan.

2. That applicant is required to comply with State of California Water Resource Control Board requirements specifically related to the National Pollution Elimination System permit process.

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3. That applicant is required to comply with the approved layouts for the storm drainage basin size and location and the Live Oak Master Plan for all issues relating to drainage.

4. T
hat developer’s engineer provides a storm water system master plan for the project site for city public works department review and approval prior to the approval of the first subdivision on the project site.

5. T
hat People’s Ditch shall be relocated and installed underground in a pipeline in accordance with the requirements of both the City of Hanford Public Works Department and the People’s Ditch Company.

All costs to relocate and to underground People’s Ditch with a pipeline and to backfill the abandoned open channel ditch as shown on the tentative subdivision map will be at developer’s expense.

6. T
hat all applicable conditions of approval of VTT 865 and VTT 881 relating to drainage requirements shall apply.

Street Right-of-Way Dedication & Easement Requirements:

1. T
hat the developer shall dedicate to the City of Hanford all streets to the widths and locations as shown on the approved master plan and the tentative maps.

2. T
hat all applicable conditions of approval of VTT 865 and VTT 881 relating to street right -of-way de
dications and easement requirements shall apply.

Street Requirements:

1. T
hat all improvements consisting of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains, concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights, traffic signal modifications, landscaping, site grading and pavement surfacing and all other improvements be installed in accordance with City of Hanford Public Works construction standards and specifications currently in effect.

2. T
hat streetlights be installed along all public streets in conformance with City Standard GE 56 and PUD master plan guidelines, except as modified for Live Oak East Tracts 865, 881, and 912. Streetlights shall be located as designated by the city engineer.

2. T
hat all applicable conditions of approval of VTT 865 and VTT 881 relating to street requirements shall apply.

Sanitary Sewer Requirements:

1. T
hat developer’s engineer provides a sanitary sewer master plan for the project site for city public works department review and approval prior to the approval of the first subdivision on the project site.

2. T
hat all applicable conditions of approval of VTT 865 and VTT 881 relating to sanitary sewer requirements shall apply.

Water System Requirements:

1. T
hat developer’s engineer provides a water system master plan for the project site for city public works department review and approval prior to the approval of the first subdivision on the project site.

2. T
hat all applicable conditions of approval of VTT 865 and VTT 881 relating to water system requirements shall apply.

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Refuse Requirements:

1. T
hat refuse facilities be installed as outlined in the PUD master plan.

Soil Requirements:

1. T
hat a Preliminary Soils Report, prepared by a qualified Soils Engineer, be provided to the Engineering and Building Departments prior to approval of development improvement plans.

2. T
hat a final soils report, prepared by a qualified Soils Engineer, be provided to the Engineering and Building Departments prior to acceptance of development improvements by the City.

3. T
hat Developer retains the Design Engineer to inspect and verify that all grading within the development is completed in conformance with approved plans. Design Engineer shall be required to provide a certification letter to the Building Department prior to issuance of any building permits.

Landscape Assessment District:

1. T
hat the developer shall enter into an agreement with the City for the formation of a tax assessment district for the maintenance of neighborhood park landscaping (Lots “D & E”), open space slough area (Lot “A”), subdivision street lighting, decorative fencing, and landscaping located along the property frontages of Houston Avenue, S. Alpine Avenue and Butterfield Lane (Lots “B, C, F, G & H”) located a
s shown on Tentative Subdivision Map 865.

2. T
hat the developer shall enter into an agreement with the City for the formation of a tax assessment district for the maintenance of linear park landscaping (Lots “A, D, E, F, & G”), subdivision street lighting, decorative fencing and landscaping located along the property frontages of Hume Avenue, S.

Alpine Avenue, 12
th Avenue ( Including Sanchez “not-a-part” area), Countryside Drive ( Hume Avenue to Amber Harvest Drive) and Butterfield Lane (Lots “B, C, H, I, J, K, L & M”) located as shown on Tentative Subdivision Map 881.

3. T
hat prior to funds from the tax assessment district being obtained, the developer shall be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping, subdivision street lighting and decorative fencing.

Development Impact Fees:

1. T
hat development is subject to impact fees as outlined in the recorded development agreement for the Live Oak project.

2. A
ll other transportation related fees as identified in the Final Environmental Impact Report approved with this project are required as outlined in the resolutions of approval and the development agreement.

This includes mitigation fees related to the SR1 98/12
th Avenue interim improvements and the
SR198/13th Avenue interim improvements.

F

IRE DEPARTMENT
Contact Fire Marshall Nikkie Chamberland (559) 585-2594 Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

General:

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1. Approval of this project does not exempt compliance with all applicable sections of the City adopted fire codes and local fire ordinances.

Emergency Access:

1. A city standard all weather fire lane 20 feet in width and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet six inches be provided around the buildings as required by Article 9 of the 1998 California Fire Code. Access shall be in place prior to above ground construction beginning.

2. Gate widths shall be a minimum of 20 feet unobstructed and if locked a Knox lock will be required.

Special Requirements:

1. Site address shall be posted in an illuminated area, with 6” minimum letters on contrasting background.

2. Smoke detectors required in all units.

BUILDING DIVISION
Contact Building Official: Tom Webb (559)585-2584
Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

1. That building permits must be obtained from the City Building Division for any structural, plumbing, electrical or mechanical work being done.

2. That the site, as well as the building, be made accessible and usable by the handicapped according to California Building Code Chapter 11A.

3. That no building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy.

4. That detailed dimensioned plans be provided to the Building Division prior to obtaining construction permits.

5. That single family dwellings will require plans and calculations signed by the designer. Submittal shall consist of:

5.1 1 copy of the City of Hanford Permit Application form

5.2 1 copy of the building floor plan for the assessor

5.3 2 complete sets of drawings and documentation including:

5.3.1 Site Plan including landscaping

5.3.2 Architectural Drawings

5.3.3 Structural Drawings and Calculations as required, and truss calculations

5.3.4 Electrical Drawings and Calculations as required

5.3.5 Mechanical Drawings and duct sizing calculations

5.3.6 Plumbing Drawings and Calculations for dwellings greater than 3,000 SF

5.3.7 Energy Calculations

6. Master plans shall follow the submittal requirements, as per item #5 above, for the original plan submittal. All subsequent submittals shall require two copies of a site plan describing the plan to be used and any options which might be included.

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7. T hat separate sewer lateral and water services be provided to each building. 8 T
hat separate gas and electric services be provided to each building.

9. T
hat a school impact fee of $2.97 (or revision thereof) for each square foot of new residential building area be paid when building permits are issued.

10. T
hat all special inspection reports be submitted to the Building Division prior to final inspection.

11. Addresses shall be assigned by the building division.

12. T
hat a preliminary soils report, prepared by a qualified soils engineer, be provided to the Engineering and Building Divisions prior to approval of site improvement plans.

13. T
hat a final soils report, prepared by a qualified soils engineer, be provided to the Engineering an d B
uilding Divisions before issuance of building permits.

14. A
ll construction shall conform to the 2007 California Building Code, California Mechanical Code , C
alifornia Plumbing Code, California Fire Code; California Electrical Code, and California Energy Code or currently adopted code at time of construction.

15. T
hat Kings County Impact fees shall be assessed as applicable.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the 20th day of May 2025 by the following vote:

AYE
S: Council Member ________________________
________________________
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NO
ES: Council Member ________________________
ABSTAIN: Council Member ________________________
ABSENT: Council Member ________________________
_____________________
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MAYOR

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)

COUNTY OF KINGS )

CITY OF HANFORD ) SS
I, Natalie Corral, City Clerk of the City of Hanford, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Hanford at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of May 2025.

D
ated: ______________________
__________________________________
City Clerk

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Exhibit A
Live Oak Master Plan
(incorporated by reference)

RESOLUTION 25-15-R

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HANFORD APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 865: A

REQUEST TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR DECORATIVE LIGHTING

FROM THE TENTATIVE TRACT RESOLUTION, CONSISTENT WITH THE CHANGES PROPOSED TO BE MADE TO THE LIVE OAK MASTER PLAN.

THE PROJECT IS APPLICABLE TO TRACT 865, GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN HUME AND HOUSTON AVENUES, EAST OF 12TH AVENUE (VARIOUS APNS BETWEEN 011-110-0160 AND 011-600-053).

At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford duly called and held on May 20, 2025, by motion of Councilmember ¬¬¬ , and seconded by Councilmember , and duly carried, the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the applicant requested an amendment to Tentative Tract 865, requesting to eliminate the decorative light requirement for Vesting Tentative Tract 865, consistent with changes made to the Live Oak Master Plan/Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04 Amendment #2; and WHEREAS, the amendment has been reviewed by the City Council of the City of Hanford, in accordance with Title 16 of the Hanford Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider public testimony and gave careful consideration to this planned unit development amendment on March 25, 2025 and recommended approval to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered recommendations and testimony presented at the public hearing of May 20, 2025, and
WHEREAS, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 865 was approved by the by the Planning Commission on August 9, 2009 and the City Council on September 15, 2009, pursuant to Section 66474 of the Subdivision Map Act; and,
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2009, the City of Hanford City Council reviewed the Live

Oak Development project, for which an Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2006091015) was prepared, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for the impacts to Agricultural Resources, Air Quality, and Energy Conservation and Climate Change. A Notice of Determination was filed with Kings County on September 18, 2009.

WHEREAS, the Final Environmental Impact Report identified significant environmental impacts that can be mitigated to substantially lessen the environmental effects relating to Air Quality, Biological Resources, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Public Facilities and Services, and Transportation and Circulation; and WHEREAS, the City Council, on September 15, 2009, systematically identified both the significant effects of the proposed project and the feasible alternatives or feasible mitigation measures which will avoid or substantially lessen such significant effects in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act as more specifically articulated in “The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan” in an appendix of the final EIR and incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, the Amendment #1 changes proposed to the Live Oak Development were analyzed in an addendum to the EIR (Addendum #1) to verify that a subsequent EIR is not warranted, as none of the circumstances requiring a subsequent EIR, identified in Section 15162, have been met; therefore, in accordance with Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, an addendum to the EIR (SCH #2006091015) would adequately address the amendments proposed under this project. The changes proposed to the Live Oak Development project do not further affect any of the environmental factors evaluated under the Live Oak EIR (SCH #2006091015). Consequently, a subsequent or supplemental EIR or IS/MNO was not required. Staff has evaluated the changes proposed in the addendum to the initial study and determined that the changes proposed would not result in any new or increased environmental impacts that were not identified in the EIR; and
WHEREAS, the modifications proposed within this Amendment #2 will not have an effect on the environment, therefore, this application relies on the previously certified EIR and

Addendum #1; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council previously made the following findings pursuant to Section 66474 of the Subdivision Map Act:

1. That the proposed subdivision map is consistent with the State Subdivision Map Act, General Plan, and Zoning Ordinance;

2. That the design or improvement of the subdivision is consistent with general or specific plans;

3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development;

4. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development;

5. That the design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat;

6. That the design of the subdivision and type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems; and

7. That the design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council the City of Hanford finds the elimination of the decorative lighting requirement for Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 865 is substantially consistent with the original approval of the vesting map in 2009.

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hanford approves this revised resolution for Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 865, subject to the following conditions of approval:

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

Contact the City Attorneys' Office: (559) 584-6656
Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

Defense and Indemnification Provisions:

1. That the applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Hanford (“City”), its officials, officers, employees, representatives, agents and attorneys, from and against all claims, damages, losses, judgments, liabilities, expenses and other costs, including litigation costs and attorney's fees, arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with, the City's act or acts leading up to and including approval of any environmental document and/or granting of any approvals relating to the Project. Applicant's obligation to defend, indemnify and hold the City harmless specifically includes, but is not limited to, any suit or challenge by any third party against the City which challenges or seeks to set aside, void or annul the legality or adequacy of any environmental document approved by the City or any approval related to the Project.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Contact Senior Planner Gabrielle Myers (559) 585-2578
Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

1. That the applicant hereby agrees to hold the City of Hanford and all of its departments, officers, agents, and employees free and harmless of and from all claims of any kind or nature arising out of or by reason of the approval of this project.

2. That approval of this project does not exempt compliance with all applicable sections of the Uniform Fire and Building Codes, Zoning Ordinance, Public Works Improvement Standards, and other City Ordinances except as modified by Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04; and except as may be determined by the Development Agreement and development rights of a Vesting Tentative Map per the Subdivision Map Act.

3. That the final map be submitted to the City Engineer and Community Development Department for compliance with the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map approval prior to recording the final map.

4. That in accordance with Title 16 of the Harford Municipal Code, all conditions of this subdivision listed herein, and contained in subsequent improvement agreements, excluding the landscape district, must be completed and accepted for maintenance by the City Council prior to the final building inspection and occupancy permits being issued for the first house in the subdivision.

5. That trees be planted, as specified in the Master plan and that all species of trees shall be selected from a list approved by the City Street Tree Commission.

6. That all pertinent conditions of approval for Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04 and the Development Agreement shall be conditions of approval for Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 865.

Zoning:

1. That the proposed subdivision is subject to the R-L-5 Low-Density Residential zone district standards, except as modified by Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04, as specified in the Master Plan.

2. That all lots be limited to single-family residential development.

3. That any changes to the proposed phasing be approved by the Community Development Department.

Special Requirements:

1. That a right-to-farm provision be recorded with the recording of the final subdivision map to insure that future residents of the homes in the subdivision are aware of the adjacent agricultural uses and their right to continue to operate.

2. That each lot owner within Tract No. 865 shall care for and maintain the trees and lawn area located in the parkway in front of their lot(s). For corner lots, the lot owner shall also care for and maintain the parkway trees and lawn area along the street side of their lot. . All species of trees shall be selected from a list approved by the City Street Tree Commission. The parkway is defined as that land area located between the street curb and the public sidewalk.

3. That the tree(s) and lawn area are to be properly pruned, mowed, sprayed, watered and fertilized on a regular on-going basis in order to preserve the health and life of the tree(s) and lawn area.

4. That should the tree(s) and lawn area become damaged, severely pruned, neglected, removed or die, the lot owner shall replace said tree(s) and lawn area within thirty (30) days after the date of written notice from the City of Hanford. The tree(s) shall be replaced with a 15 gal. size tree of the same species that was originally planted. The lawn area shall be replaced with lawn. Rocks, bark, ground cover, plants or paving are not allowed in the parkway

5. That the "NOTICE, DISCLOSURE, ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT OF

CONTINUED CARE AND MAINTENANCE BY LOT OWNER OF THE TREES AND LAWN AREA PLANTED IN THE PARKWAY" be recorded concurrent with the recording of the subdivision final map to insure that future residents of homes in the subdivision are aware of the obligation to maintain the landscaping within the park strip.

Each lot owner is to be provided a copy of said Notice, Disclosure, Acknowledgement, and Agreement, attached as Exhibit "A".

City’s Development Impact Fees:

1. That development is subject to a Police Development Impact Fee as required by City Ordinance No. 98-14, or any revisions thereof, if applicable. Fee shall be payable with each building permit.

2. That development is subject to a Fire Development Impact Fee as required by City Ordinance No. 98-14, or any revisions thereof, if applicable. Fee shall be payable with each building permit.

3. That development is subject to a Park Development Impact Fee as required by City Ordinance No. 90-10, or any revisions thereof, if applicable. Fee shall be payable with each building permit.

4. That development is subject to a Transportation mitigation impact fee as required by City Ordinance No. 90-09, or any revisions thereof, if applicable. Fee shall be payable with each building permit.

5. That development is subject to a Wastewater System Development Impact fee as required by City Ordinance No. 98-14, or any revisions thereof, if applicable. Fee shall be payable with each building permit.

6. That development is subject to a Water System Development Impact Fee as required by City Ordinance No. 98-14, or any revisions thereof, if applicable. Fee shall be payable with each building permit.

7. That development is subject to a Refuse and Recycling Development Impact Fee as required by City Ordinance No. 05-16, or any revisions thereof, if applicable. Fee shall be payable with each building permit.

8. That development is subject to a Storm Water development impact fee as required by City Ordinance No. 98-14, or any revisions thereof, if applicable. Fee shall be payable prior to recording of subdivision final map.

9. That development is subject to a 12’h Avenue Sanitary Sewer Area Benefit District assessment fee as required by City Ordinance No. 92-03, or any revisions thereof, if applicable. Fee shall be payable prior to recording of subdivision final map.

Environmental Requirements:

1. That if fireplaces are proposed in the residential units, natural gas fireplaces or EPA certified wood-burning fireplaces/stoves are to be installed in every unit that has a fireplace.

Conventional open-hearth fireplaces are not allowed.

2. That electric or low nitrogen oxide (NO) emitting gas-fired water heaters be installed in each house.

3. That natural gas lines and electrical outlets be installed in backyards or patios to encourage use of gas and/or electric barbecues for each house.

4. That electrical outlets be installed around the exterior of the residential units to encourage use of electric lawn mower, edgers, etc.

5. That options offered as part of the Live Oak Master Plan be available to buyers within this subdivision. Options to include solar panels, drive strips with front facing garages instead of driveways, and second units to be allowed on lots 5,500 sq. ft. and larger. Options shall be shown on the master building plans so as to be available to all buyers of qualified lots.

6. That the project is subject to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District's

Indirect Source Review Rule 9510. An application must be filed with the District immediately upon approval of project. For more information and instruction, contact the District's ISR staW by telephone at (559) 230-5800 or by email at ISR@vaIleyair orq.

7. That the project is subject to all rules and regulations of the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District for residential development.

Archeological:

1. That if any archeological resources or endangered species are discovered during the construction, the contractor shall stop excavation and notify the Community Development Department for appropriate mitigation measures.

Dust Control:

1. That the following dust control practices be implemented:

Pre-construction

1. That material excavated or graded be sufficiently watered to prevent excessive amounts of dust. Watering should occur at least twice a day with complete coverage, preferably in the late morning and after work is completed for the day.

2. That clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation activities cease during periods of high winds greater than 20 mph.

3. That earth material transported off-site be either sufficiently watered or securely covered to prevent excessive amounts of dust.

4. That areas disturbed by clearing, earth moving, or excavation activities be minimized at all times.

5. That where acceptable to the Fire Depai1ment, weed control should be accomplished by mowing instead of disking, thereby leaving the ground undisturbed and with a mulch covering.

During Construction

1. After clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation operations, during the construction phase, fugitive emissions should be controlled by the following methods:
a. That nonactive portions of the construction site be restricted from vehicular movement. b. That active portions of the site should be sufficiently watered to prevent excessive amounts of dust.

General Fugitive Dust

1. At all times, fugitive dust emissions should be controlled using the following procedures:

That on site vehicle speed should be limited to 15 mph.

That areas with vehicle traffic be watered periodically or have petroleum-based palliatives applied for stabilization of dust emissions.

That during rough grading and construction, streets next to the project site be swept at least once per day, or as required to remove silt, which may have accumulated from construction activities.

2. That during rough grading and construction, access to the site should require the building of an apron into the project site from adjoining paved roadways. The apron should be paved or have a petroleum-based palliative applied.

Ozone Precursors

1. At all times, ozone precursor emissions should be controlled by the following methods:

That all internal combustion engine drive equipment be properly maintained and well tuned according to the manufacturer's specifications.

PRIVATE UTILITY COMPANIES
Contact the following persons concerning questions
that you may have on the conditions listed below:

Southern California Edison Co., David Loftin: (559)
684-3557 AT&T, John Lewis: (559) 739-6455
Southern California Gas Co., Louise Brown: (559)
739-2316 ComCast, Micahel Corral: (559) 217-
9003
USA: 811
Public Utilities:

1. That all utilities, including cable TV, shall be installed underground within the subdivision. The developer shall be required to notify the utility companies in writing of this requirement.

2. That all utility transformers within the development are recommended to be subsurface type installations. The developer has the option of placing the transformers above or below ground. If above 9round transformers are to be installed, the developer is to meet with City Engineering and Edison Company to determine an appropriate location of the transformef away from street view.

The developer is responsible for notifying Southern California Edison Company in writing of the type of installation.

3. That all existing utility poles and appurtenances located along the property frontage of 12’h Avenue shall be installed underground at the developer's expense.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Contact Public Works (559)585-2550

Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

Maes and Plans:

1. That the developer shall submit to the City Engineer a set of construction plans on 24" x 36” sheets for all required improvements. Plans shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer and shall include a drainage and utility plan identifying sizes and location of sanitary sewer, storm drainage and water mains, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, masonry walls, street lights, street improvements, park and landscape improvements and all other infrastructure required to complete development. All plans shall be approved by the City Engineer and all other involved agencies before the release of the building permits.

2. That prior to beginning any construction or within ten (10) calendar days after the approved plans are released by the City, the developer shall submit to the City of Hanford Engineering Division one (1) reproducible and four (4) blue line copies of the approved set of construction plans and four (4) bound sets of the approved construction specifications, if any.

3. That within twenty (20) calendar days after all improvements have been constructed and accepted by the City, the developer shall submit to the City of Hanford Engineering Division one (1) reproducible and one (1) blue line copy of the approved set of construction plans revised to reflect all field revisions and marked “RECORD DRAWING.” Easements:

1. That all easements shall be designated on the subdivision final map as required by the utility companies and where needed for providing service to street lights and landscape improvements as designated by the City Public Works Department.

2. That all easements for irrigation ditches and/or irrigation pipelines shall be legally abandoned or relocated to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to the recording of a subdivision final map.

Dedications:

1. That all proposed streets and street extensions, located as shown on the tentative subdivision map, shall be dedicated to the City as public right-of-way, and any alteration of existing utilities shall be the responsibility of the developer.

2. That all proposed landscape public utility easements, located as shown on the tentative subdivision map shall be dedicated to the City for landscape and public utility purposes concurrent with the recording of a subdivision final map.

3. That the proposed neighborhood park, located as shown on the tentative subdivision map (Lot “A”), shall be dedicated to the City for landscape and public utility purposes concurrent with the recording of a subdivision final map.

4. That proposed open space/slough area, located as shown on the tentative subdivision map (Lot “B”) shall be dedicated to the City for open space/drainage purposes concurrent with the recording of a subdivision final map.

Restricted Access:

1. That a one-foot reservation strip shall be established at the end or sides of all streets abutting undeveloped property and be indicated on the subdivision final map.

2. That all access shall be restricted from lots at the property lines backing or siding onto 12th Avenue, S. Alpine Avenue, Butterfield Lane and Hume Avenue (except for pedestrian walkways) and shall be indicated on the subdivision final map.

Street Improvements:

1. That all improvements consisting of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains, concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights, landscaping, street sub-grading, surfacing and striping and all other improvements shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 16.24, “Improvements”, of the Hanford Municipal Code and this resolution pertaining to subdivision improvements in effect at the time of filing the tentative subdivision map.

2. That all streets within the subdivision shall be developed to residential street standard ST-32, modified as indicated on the tentative subdivision map, (Street narrowing adjacent to park for traffic calming), except the following:
a. Houston Avenue shall be developed as am jor Arterial street along the development frontage of the subdivision in conformance with city Standards ST-17 and ST-18, modified as indicated on the tentative subdivision map and as follows:

1. Traffic index used for the design of the street structural section shall be a minimum of 10.0

2. A geotechnical report shall be submiked to the City Engineer identifying the existing structural section thickness of Houston Avenue along the development frontage of the subdivision concurrent with the submittal of development improvement plans.

Reconstruction of existing Houston Avenue street section (or another form of mitigation as approved by the City Engineer) along the development frontage of the subdivision will be required if the existing street structural section does not conform to City Standards and Specifications.
3 Street improvements shall include, but not be limited to, the installation of concrete curb & gutter, sidewalk, landscaping, masonry block wall, street lights, street striping, signing, and transitional paving tapers to provide for both acceleration and deceleration lanes at entrances to subdivision. Pavement widening along Houston Avenue property frontage other than as stated herein shall be deferred until additional travel land\e
b. Twelfth Avenue shall be developed as an arterial street, along the development frontages of the subdivision, and “Not-a-part” areas south of Hume and north of Butterfield Lane in accordance with section 66462.5 of the Subdivision Map Act. All improvements shall be constructed in conformance with City Standards ST-17 and ST-20, modified as indicated on the tentative subdivision map and as follows:

1. Traffic index used for the design of street structural section shall be a minimum of

10.0. 2. A geotechnical report shall be submitted to the City Engineer identifying the existing structural section thickness of Houston avenue along the development frontage of the subdivision concurrent with the submittal of development improvement plans. Reconstruction of existing Houston Avenue street section (or another form of mitigation as approved by the City Engineer) along the development frontage of the subdivision wll be required if the existing street structural section does not conform to City Standards and Specifications.

3. Street improvements shall include, but not be limited to, the installation of concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, landscaping, masonry block wall, street lights, pavement striping, signing, and transitional paving tapers to provide for both acceleration and deceleration lanes at entrances to subdivision. Pavement widening along Houston Avenue property frontage other than as stated herein shall be deferred until additional travel land capacity is warranted. Installation of Class II aggregate base rock (4” minimum thickness) over compacted native soil shall be required in the area between existing roadway and new curb and gutter section. A petroleum based palliative shall be applied to the base rock surface to provide dust control.

The installation of a raised concrete median in Houston Avenue is not required. c. S. Alpine Avenue and Butterfield Lane shall be developed as collector streets in conformance with City Standards ST-26, modified as indicated on the tentative subdivision map.

3. That street lights shall be installed throughout the subdivision in conformance with City Standard GE-56 and PUD master plan requirements, as modified. Street lights located along Houston Avenue and S. Alpine Avenue shall be octagon concrete type poles as indicated on City Standard GE-56. Street lights located along all other streets within the subdivision shall be in conformance with Southern California Edison Company requirements. Street lights shall be located as designed by City Engineer.

4. That development is subject to a transportation mitigation impact fee as required by City Municipal Code section 15.48 and any revisions thereof. Developer shall be entitled to a credit towards impact fees for permanent street widening improvements constructed by developer within Houston Avenue, consisting of curb and gutter, street striping, signing and street paving from gutter lip to edge of existing Houston Avenue street section. If applicable, developer may also be entitled to credit towards impact fees for supplemental transportation capacity improvements to the existing Houston Avenue street section. Temporary transitional paving improvements beyond the development limits will not be subject to a credit. Developer shall submit competitive bid proposals to substantiate the cost of reimbursable items for City Public Works Department review and approval prior to beginning construction. All documentation materials submitted for reimbursement consideration shall be well organized and tabulated for convenient reference by Public Works staff. Improvement quantities and costs proposed for reimbursement must be clearly identified in the documentation provided, and not combined or aggregated with non-reimbursable subdivision improvement costs. Graphic exhibits referenced to the subdivision improvement plans shall also be provided as needed to facilitate the

reimbursement review process.

5. That the developer is responsible for payment of a proportionate cost share of future improvements to mitigate interim impacts to the 13* Avenue/Highway 198 interchange as identified in the project Environmental Impact Report and the Traffic Impact Study prepared by the firm of KD Anderson Transportation Engineers. Payment of developer's equitable share of improvement costs shall be held in a separate interest bearing account and reserved for the interim improvements referenced above.

Backup Parkway Improvements:

1. That the developer shall design and construct the following improvements along the development frontages of Houston Avenue, S. Alpine Avenue and Butterfield Lane for lots backing or siding onto said streets :
a. A minimum six foot high (or as determined by Mitigation Measure 4.8.2b(1) in the MMRP). decorative masonry block wall with continuous reinforced concrete footings. Masonry walls shall be treated with anti-graffiti repellent. The minimum height of the wall shall be measured from the highest elevation grade of the property located adjacent to either side of the wall. Wall heights shall be maintained at a uniform grade / slope whenever possible. If elevation changes are required, steps shall be introduced at pilaster locations and / or changes in wall direction. Wall improvement plans shall be designed to incorporate architectural, civil and structural components into one set of drawings. Wall plans shall be reviewed and approved by both the City Public Works and Community Development Departments.
b. Masonry walls shall be constructed along the development frontages of Houston Avenue, S. Alpine Avenue and Butterfield Lane for all lots backing or siding onto said streets. c. A 4 ’/ foot wide detached sidewalk along the development frontages of Houston Avenue, S. Alpine Avenue and Butterfield Lane.
d. Landscape and irrigation system improvements along the development frontage of Houston Aveune, S. Alpine Avenue and Butterfield Lane (right of way and landscape easement areas). Landscape plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect.

Plans shall be reviewed and approved by both the City Public Works and Community Development Departments.

2. That a minimum of four trees per lot shall be planted in the front yards of homes at the time each lot is landscaped in accordance with City Ordinance 17.18.100 (F). For corner lots, a minimum of two trees per lot are to be planted between the curb and sidewalk along both street frontages located adjacent to the lot. Trees planted in the park strip shall be located in conformance with City Standard GE-13. Developer shall submit a landscape and irrigation system improvement plan for each house plan proposed within the subdivision for City Community Development Department review and approval.

3. That all species of trees and plants shall be selected from a list approved by the City Street Tree Commission.

4. That all new and existing electrical boxes, control boxes and other equipment boxes

(excluding traffic control) cabinets along the street frontage shall be painted hunter green or be of a color compatible with the landscaping. Prior to painting, all metal surfaces shall be treated with an etching primer (zinc chromate) or equivalent. All above-ground pedestals and other utility boxes shall be located between back of sidewalk and masonry wall.

Park Improvements:

1. That all park facility and open space perimeter improvements shall conform to PUD master plan requirements and City Standards and Specifications. Developer shall retain the services of a landscape architect to design all park facility and open space perimeter improvements.

Improvements shall include, but not be limited to, installation of a baseball court, horse shoe pit, covered picnic areas, tot-lot playground, connective linear park, decorative security lighting, drinking fountains, park benches, trash receptacles, and landscaping and irrigation systems. Park and open space improvements shall be constructed concurrent with the first phase of the development, or as detailed in the Development Agreement.

2. That a minimum six foot high decorative masonry block wall shall be constructed along the south property line of proposed neighborhood park (adjacent to lots 99, 100, 117 and 118).

3. That the development is subject to a park development mitigation impact fee as required by City Municipal Code section 15.44 and any revisions thereof. Developer shall be entitled to a 50% credit towards their park development impact fee, as specified in development agreement, for all park and open space improvements provided by developer in accordance with PUD master plan requirements.

Sewer Improvements

1. That the developer's engineer shall provide a sanitary sewer master plan complete with calculations for the entire subdivision for City Public Works Department review and approval prior to recording a subdivision final map for the first phase of development. Provisions shall be made to provide service for future areas of development located adjacent to the subdivision.

2. That a minimum 8” diameter sanitary sewer main and appurtenances (unless determined otherwise by the City Engineer) shall be extended within S. Alpine Avenue, from W. Hackberry Lane to Butterfield Lane, to accommodate future development located east of S. Alpine Avenue.

3. That developer is entitled to a reimbursement agreement in accordance with City Municipal Code Section 13.08 for sanitary sewer main improvements constructed within S. Alpine Avenue which also provide a benefit to others. Developer shall submit competitive bid proposals to substantiate costs for sanitary sewer main improvements installed within S.

Alpine Avenue, if applicable, for City Public Works Department review and approval prior to beginning construction.

Storm Drainage Improvements:

1. That the developer's engineer shall provide a storm drainage master plan complete with calculations for the entire subdivision for City Public Works department review and approval

prior to recording a subdivision final map for the first phase of development. Provisions shall be made to provide service for future areas of development located adjacent to the subdivision.

2. That all drainage from proposed development shall be directed to the Sand Slough drainage basin (Lot “A”) located as shown on the tentative subdivision map.

3. That developer shall install a minimum 36 inch diameter storm drain pipeline and appurtenances within Houston Avenue in conformance with City storm drainage master plan requirements. The proposed storm drain line will connect the Sand Slough basin located as shown on the tentative subdivision map to an existing slough basin located south of Houston Avenue and just east of proposed development.

4. That development is subject to a storm water development impact fee as required by City Ordinance No. 98-14 or any revisions thereof, if applicable. Developer shall be entitled to a credit towards their storm water development impact fee for capacity enhancement improvements constructed within Sand Slough (Lot “A”) that satisfy all (full credit) or a portion (partial credit) of their storm water storage requirements.

5. That developer shall be required to comply with State of California Water Resources Control Board requirements specially related to the National Pollution Elimination System Permit process.

Water Svstem:

1. That the developer's engineer shall provide a Water System Master Plan complete with calculations for the entire subdivision for City review and approval prior to recording a subdivision final map for the first phase of the development. Provisions shall be made to provide service for future areas of development located adjacent to the subdivision.

2. That a minimum 18 inch diameter water main and appurtenances shall be extended within Houston Avenue from the eastern boundary of proposed development, as shown on the Live Oak master plan, (East property line of existing Sanchez development) to 12’ h Avenue.

Improvement shall conform to the City's water system master plan.

3. That a minimum 12 inch diameter water main and appurtenances shall be extended within 12” Avenue from Houston Avenue to Hume Avenue in conformance with City's water system master plan.

4. Developer maybe entitled to a refund for water main over-sizing in accordance with City Municipal Code Section 13.04. Developer's engineer shall be required to submit calculations to substantiate request for an over-sizing refund to the City Public Works Department for review and approval. If applicable, developer shall submit competitive bid proposals to substantiate costs for water main over-sizing for City Public Works Department review and approval prior to beginning construction.

5. That developer is entitled to a reimbursement agreement in accordance with City Municipal Code section 13.04 for water system improvements installed within Houston Avenue, 12” Avenue and S. Alpine Avenue, which also provide a benefit to others. Developer shall submit

competitive bid proposals to substantiate costs for said water system improvements for Public Works Department review and approval prior to beginning construction.

6. That all existing water wells located within the proposed development shall be abandoned in conformance with State of California Department of Health Standards Assessment District:

1. That the developer shall enter into an agreement with the City for the formation of a tax assessment district for the maintenance of neighborhood park landscaping (Lot "A”), open space slough area (Lot “A”), subdivision street lighting, decorative fencing, and common area landscaping located along the property frontages of Houston Avenue, S. Alpine Avenue and Butterfield Lane located as shown on the tentative subdivision map.

2. That prior to funds from the tax assessment district being obtained, the developer shall be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping including park and open space areas, subdivision street lighting and decorative fencing.

FIRE DEPARTMENT
Contact Fire Marshall Nikkie Chamberland (559)585-2594 Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

1. That water mains and fire hydrants be installed before housing construction (unless otherwise approved by the Fire Department) and be of sufficient capacity for fire protection as well as domestic supply. Fire hydrants are to be located as designated by the Fire Department. All fire hydrants and mains are to meet City standards.

2. That the blue dot fire hydrant location markers be installed six inches from the middle of the street.

3. That an all weather 20 ft. wide road be provided throughout the subdivision where houses are being constructed, as required by City Ordinance No. 929, prior to the issuance of building permits.

BUILDING DIVISION
Contact Building Official: Tom Webb (559)
585-2584 Concerning questions that you may have on the
conditions listed below:

1. That a preliminary soils report, prepared by a qualified soil's engineer, be provided to the Engineering and Building Departments prior to approval of Subdivision Improvement Plans.

2. That a final soils report, prepared by a qualified soils engineer, be provided to the Engineering and Building Departments prior to acceptance of the subdivision improvements by the City or issuance of building permits or whichever comes first.

3. That the developer retain the design engineer to inspect and verify that grading within the subdivision was constructed as per the approved design, and a copy of the report be provided to the Building Department prior to building permit issuance.

Street Names and Addresses:

1. That street addresses for each lot, as provided by the Building Division, be included on the subdivision final map.

2. That street names, as shown on the tentative subdivision map, be included on the subdivision final maps.

3. That all single family dwellings within the subdivision have illuminated address numbers 2-'/4 inches high or be within an illuminated area with 3-’/ inch high address numbers installed on the front most part of the building leading to the entrance. In either case the address numbers shall be of contrasting colors with the background.

Kinos County’ Impact Fees:

1. That Tentative Tract 865 is subject to the following Kings County Impact fees:
a. Criminal Justice
b. Library
c. Animal Control
d. Compliance
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the 20th day of May 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

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MAYOR

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)

COUNTY OF KINGS )

CITY OF HANFORD ) SS
I, Natalie Corral, City Clerk of the City of Hanford, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Hanford at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of May 2025.

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City Clerk

RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO :

CITY OF HANFORD l

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
317 N. Douty Street I
Hanford, CA 93230

SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE

NOTICE, DISCLOSURE, ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT OF CONTINUED CARE

AND MAINTENANCE BY LOT OWNER OF THE TREES AND LAWN AREA PLANTED IN THE PARKWAY FOR TRACT NO. 865
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that City of Hanford Planning Commission Resolution No. 2020-16 approved the development of Tract No. 865 subject to the following conditions pertaining to the continued care and maintenance of the tree(s) and lawn area located in the parkway of said tract No. 865 by the lot owners in Tract No. 865:

CONDITIONS:

1. Each lot owner within Tract No. 865 shall care for and maintain the trees and lawn area located in the parkway in front of their lot(s). For corner lots, the lot owner shall also care for and maintain the parkway trees and lawn area along the street side of the lot. All species of trees shall be selected from a list approved by the City Street Tree Commission. The parkway is defined as that land area located between the street curb and the public sidewalk.

2. The tree(s) and lawn area are to be properly pruned, mowed, sprayed, watered and fertilized on a regular on- going basis in order to preserve the health and life of the tree(s) and lawn area.

3. Should the tree(s) and lawn area become damaged, severely pruned, neglected, removed, or die, the lot owner shall replace said tree(s) and lawn area within a reasonable time frame, but no later than thirty (30) days after the date of written notice from the City of Hanford. The tree(s) shall be replaced with a 15 gal. size tree of the same species that was originally planted. The lawn area shall be replaced with lawn. Rocks, bark, ground cover, plants or paving are not allowed in the parkway.

4. We understand and agree that our failure to comply with the conditions identified above shall constitute a breach of our obligations as identified in this document and shall also constitute a violation of the provisions of Chapter

17.52 of the Hanford Municipal Code.

WE HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND our obligations for the care and maintenance of the
parkway along the street frontage(s) of our lot and agree to be bound by the same.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: , Hanford, CA 93230
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot No. of Tract No. 865, Unit No.

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RESOLUTION 25-16-R

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HANFORD APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 881: A

REQUEST TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR DECORATIVE LIGHTING

FROM THE TENTATIVE TRACT RESOLUTION, CONSISTENT WITH THE CHANGES PROPOSED TO BE MADE TO THE LIVE OAK MASTER PLAN.

THE PROJECT IS APPLICABLE TO TRACT 881, GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN HUME AND HOUSTON AVENUES, EAST OF 12TH AVENUE (VARIOUS APNS BETWEEN 011-110-0160 AND 011-600-053).

At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford duly called and held on May 20, 2025, by motion of Councilmember , and seconded by Councilmember , and duly carried, the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the applicant requested an amendment to Tentative Tract 881, requesting to eliminate the decorative light requirement for Vesting Tentative Tract 881, consistent with changes made to the Live Oak Master Plan/Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04 Amendment #2; and WHEREAS, the amendment has been reviewed by the City Council of the City of Hanford, in accordance with Title 16 of the Hanford Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider public testimony and gave careful consideration to this planned unit development amendment on March 25, 2025 and recommended approval to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered recommendations and testimony presented at the public hearing of May 20, 2025, and
WHEREAS, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 881 was approved by the by the Planning Commission on August 9, 2009 and the City Council on September 15, 2009, pursuant to Section 66474 of the Subdivision Map Act; and,

WHEREAS, on September 15, 2009, the City of Hanford City Council reviewed the Live Oak Development project, for which an Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2006091015) was prepared, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for the impacts to Agricultural Resources, Air Quality, and Energy Conservation and Climate Change. A Notice of Determination was filed with Kings County on September 18, 2009.

WHEREAS, the Final Environmental Impact Report identified significant environmental impacts that can be mitigated to substantially lessen the environmental effects relating to Air Quality, Biological Resources, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Public Facilities and Services, and Transportation and Circulation; and WHEREAS, the City Council, on September 15, 2009, systematically identified both the significant effects of the proposed project and the feasible alternatives or feasible mitigation measures which will avoid or substantially lessen such significant effects in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act as more specifically articulated in “The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan” in an appendix of the final EIR and incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, the Amendment #1 changes proposed to the Live Oak Development were analyzed in an addendum to the EIR (Addendum #1) to verify that a subsequent EIR is not warranted, as none of the circumstances requiring a subsequent EIR, identified in Section 15162, have been met; therefore, in accordance with Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, an addendum to the EIR (SCH #2006091015) would adequately address the amendments proposed under this project. The changes proposed to the Live Oak Development project do not further affect any of the environmental factors evaluated under the Live Oak EIR (SCH #2006091015). Consequently, a subsequent or supplemental EIR or IS/MNO was not required. Staff has evaluated the changes proposed in the addendum to the initial study and determined that the changes proposed would not result in any new or increased environmental impacts that were not identified in the EIR; and

WHEREAS, the modifications proposed within this Amendment #2 will not have an effect on the environment, therefore, this application relies on the previously certified EIR and Addendum #1; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council previously made the following findings pursuant to Section 66474 of the Subdivision Map Act:

1. That the proposed subdivision map is consistent with the State Subdivision Map Act, General Plan, and Zoning Ordinance;

2. That the design or improvement of the subdivision is consistent with general or specific plans;

3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development;

4. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development;

5. That the design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat;

6. That the design of the subdivision and type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems; and

7. That the design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council the City of Hanford finds the elimination of the decorative lighting requirement for Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 881 is substantially consistent with the original approval of the vesting map in 2009.

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hanford approves this revised resolution for Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 881, subject to the following conditions of approval:

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
Contact the City Attorneys’ Office: (559) 584-6656
Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

Defense and Indemnification Provisions:

1. That the applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Hanford (“City”), its officials, officers, employees, representatives, agents and attorneys, from and against all claims, damages, losses, judgments, liabilities, expenses and other costs, including litigation costs and attorney’s fees, arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with, the City’s act or acts leading up to and including approval of any environmental document and/or granting of any approvals relating to the Project. Applicant’s obligation to defend, indemnify and hold the City harmless specifically includes, but is not limited to, any suit or challenge by any third party against the City which challenges or seeks to set aside, void or annul the legality or adequacy of any environmental document approved by the City or any approval related to the Project.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Contact Senior Planner Gabrielle Myers (559) 585-2578
Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

General:

1. That the applicant hereby agrees to hold the City of Hanford and all of its departments, officers, agents, and employees free and harmless of and from all claims of any kind or nature arising out of or by reason of the approval of this project.

2. That approval of this project does not exempt compliance with all applicable sections of the Uniform Fire and Building Codes, Zoning Ordinance, Public Works Improvement Standards, and other City Ordinances except as modified by Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04; and except as may be determined by the Development Agreement and development rights of a Vesting Tentative Map per the Subdivision Map Act.

3. That the final map be submitted to the City Engineer and Community Development Department for compliance with the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map approval prior to recording the final map.

4. That in accordance with Title 16 of the Hanford Municipal Code, all conditions of this subdivision listed herein, and contained in subsequent improvement agreements, excluding the landscape district, must be completed and accepted for maintenance by the City Council prior to the final building inspection and occupancy permits being issued for the first house in the subdivision.

5. That trees be planted, as specified in the Master plan and that all species of trees shall be selected from a list approved by the City Street Tree Commission.

6. That all pertinent conditions of approval for Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04 and the Development Agreement shall be conditions of approval for Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 881.

Zoning:

1. That the proposed subdivision is subject to the R-L-5 Low-Density Residential zone district standards, except as modified by Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04, as specified in the Master Plan.

2. That all lots be limited to single-family residential development.

3. That any changes to the proposed phasing be approved by the Community Development Department.

Special Requirements:

1. That a right-to-farm provision be recorded with the recording of the final subdivision map to insure that future residents of the homes in the subdivision are aware of the adjacent agricultural uses and their right to continue to operate.

2. That each lot owner within Tract No. 881 shall care for and maintain the trees and lawn area located in the parkway in front of their lot(s). For corner lots, the lot owner shall also care for and maintain the parkway trees and lawn area along the street side of their lot. . All species of trees shall be selected from a list approved by the City Street Tree Commission. The parkway is defined as that land area located between the street curb and the public sidewalk.

3. That the tree(s) and lawn area are to be properly pruned, mowed, sprayed, watered and fertilized on a regular on-going basis in order to preserve the health and life of the tree(s) and lawn area.

4. That should the tree(s) and lawn area become damaged, severely pruned, neglected, removed or die, the lot owner shall replace said tree(s) and lawn area within thirty (30) days after the date of written notice from the City of Hanford. The tree(s) shall be replaced with a 15 gal. size tree of the same species that was originally planted. The lawn area shall be replaced with lawn. Rocks, bark, ground cover, plants or paving are not allowed in the parkway

5. That the "NOTICE, DISCLOSURE, ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT OF

CONTINUED CARE AND MAINTENANCE BY LOT OWNER OF THE TREES AND LAWN AREA PLANTED IN THE PARKWAY" be recorded concurrent with the recording of the subdivision final map to insure that future residents of homes in the subdivision are aware of the obligation to maintain the landscaping within the park strip. Each lot owner is to be provided a copy of said Notice, Disclosure, Acknowledgement, and Agreement, attached as Exhibit “A”.

City Development Impact Fees:

1. That development is subject to a Police Development Impact Fee as required by City Ordinance No. 98-14, or any revisions thereof, if applicable. Fee shall be payable with each building permit.

2. That development is subject to a Fire Development Impact Fee as required by City Ordinance No. 98-14, or any revisions thereof, if applicable. Fee shall be payable with each building permit.

3. That development is subject to a Park Development Impact Fee as required by City Ordinance No. 90-10, or any revisions thereof, if applicable. Fee shall be payable with each building permit.

4. That development is subject to a Transportation mitigation impact fee as required by City Ordinance No. 90-09, or any revisions thereof, if applicable. Fee shall be payable with each building permit.

5. That development is subject to a Wastewater System Development Impact fee as required by City Ordinance No. 98-14, or any revisions thereof, if applicable. Fee shall be payable with each building permit.

6. That development is subject to a Water System Development Impact Fee as required by City Ordinance No. 98-14, or any revisions thereof, if applicable. Fee shall be payable with each building permit.

7. That development is subject to a Refuse and Recycling Development Impact Fee as required by City Ordinance No. 05-16, or any revisions thereof, if applicable. Fee shall be payable with each building permit.

8. That development is subject to a Storm Water development impact fee as required by City Ordinance No. 98-14, or any revisions thereof, if applicable. Fee shall be payable prior to recording of subdivision final map.

9. That development is subject to a 12 th Avenue Sanitary Sewer Area Benefit District assessment fee as required by City Ordinance No. 92-03, or any revisions thereof, if applicable. Fee shall be payable prior to recording of subdivision final map.

Environmental Requirements:

1. That if fireplaces are proposed in the residential units, natural gas fireplaces or EPA certified wood-burning fireplaces/stoves are to be installed in every unit that has a fireplace.

Conventional open-hearth fireplaces are not allowed.

2. That electric or low nitrogen oxide (NO) emitting gas-fired water heaters be installed in each house.

3. That natural gas lines and electrical outlets be installed in backyards or patios to encourage use of gas and/or electric barbecues for each house.

4. That electrical outlets be installed around the exterior of the residential units to encourage use of electric lawn mower, edgers, etc.

5. That options offered as part of the Live Oak Master Plan be available to buyers within this subdivision. Options to include solar panels, drive strips with front facing garages instead of driveways, and second units to be allowed on lots 5,500 sq. ft. and larger. Options shall be shown on the master building plans so as to be available to all buyers of qualified lots.

6. That the project is subject to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District’s Indirect Source Review Rule 9510. An application must be filed with the District immediately upon approval of project. For more information and instruction, contact the District’s ISR staff by telephone at (559) 230-5800 or by email at [email protected].

7. That the project is subject to all rules and regulations of the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District for residential development.

Archeological:

1. That if any archeological resources or endangered species are discovered during the construction, the contractor shall stop excavation and notify the Community Development Department for appropriate mitigation measures.

Dust Control:

1. That the following dust control practices be implemented:

Pre-construction
That material excavated or graded be sufficiently watered to prevent excessive amounts of dust. Watering should occur at least twice a day with complete coverage, preferably in the late morning and after work is completed for the day.

That clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation activities cease during periods of high winds greater than 20 mph.

That earth material transported off-site be either sufficiently watered or securely covered to prevent excessive amounts of dust.

That areas disturbed by clearing, earth moving, or excavation activities be minimized at all times.

That where acceptable to the Fire Department, weed control should be accomplished by mowing instead of disking, thereby leaving the ground undisturbed and with a mulch covering.

During Construction
After clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation operations, during the construction phase, fugitive emissions should be controlled by the following methods:

That nonactive portions of the construction site be restricted from vehicular movement.

That active portions of the site should be sufficiently watered to prevent excessive amounts of dust.

General Fugitive Dust
At all times, fugitive dust emissions should be controlled using the following procedures:

That on site vehicle speed should be limited to 15 mph.

That areas with vehicle traffic be watered periodically or have petroleum-based palliatives applied for stabilization of dust emissions.

That during rough grading and construction, streets next to the project site be swept at least once per day, or as required to remove silt, which may have accumulated from construction activities.

That during rough grading and construction, access to the site should require the building of an apron into the project site from adjoining paved roadways. The apron should be paved or have a petroleum-based palliative applied.

Ozone Precursors
At all times, ozone precursor emissions should be controlled by the following methods:

That all internal combustion engine drive equipment be properly maintained and well tuned according to the manufacturer's specifications.

PRIVATE UTILITY COMPANIES
Contact the following persons concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

Southern California Edison Co., David Loftin: (559) 684-3557 AT&T, John Lewis: (559) 739-6455
Southern California Gas Co., Louise Brown: (559) 739-2316 ComCast, Micahel Corral: (559) 217-9003
USA: 811
Public Utilities:

1. That all utilities, including cable TV, shall be installed underground within the subdivision.

The developer shall be required to notify the utility companies in writing of this requirement.

2. That all utility transformers within the development are recommended to be subsurface type installations. The developer has the option of placing the transformers above or below ground.

If above ground transformers are to be installed, the developer is to meet with City Engineering and Edison Company to determine an appropriate location of the transformer away from street view. The developer is responsible for notifying Southern California Edison Company in writing of the type of installation.

3. That all existing utility poles and appurtenances located along the property frontage of 12 th Avenue shall be installed underground at the developer’s expense.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Contact Public Works (559) 585-2550
Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

Maps and Plans:

1. That the developer shall submit to the City Engineer a set of construction plans on 24” x 36” sheets for all required improvements. Plans shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer and shall include a drainage and utility plan identifying sizes and location of sanitary sewer, storm drainage and water mains, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, masonry walls, street lights, street improvements, park and landscape improvements and all other infrastructure required to complete development. All plans shall be approved by the City Engineer and all other involved agencies before the release of the building permits.

2. That prior to beginning any construction or within ten (10) calendar days after the approved plans are released by the City, the developer shall submit to the City of Hanford Engineering Division one (1) reproducible and four (4) blue line copies of the approved set of construction plans and four (4) bound sets of the approved construction specifications, if any.

3. That within twenty (20) calendar days after all improvements have been constructed and accepted by the City, the developer shall submit to the City of Hanford Engineering Division one (1) reproducible and one (1) blue line copy of the approved set of construction plans revised to reflect all field revisions and marked “RECORD DRAWING.” Easements:

1. That all easements shall be designated on the subdivision final map as required by the utility companies and where needed for providing service to street lights and landscape improvements as designated by the City Public Works Department.

2. That all easements for irrigation ditches and/or irrigation pipelines shall be legally abandoned or relocated to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to the recording of a subdivision final map.

Dedications:

1. That all proposed streets and street extensions, located as shown on the tentative subdivision map, shall be dedicated to the City as public right-of-way, and any alteration of existing utilities shall be the responsibility of the developer.

2. That all proposed landscape public utility easements, located as shown on the tentative subdivision map shall be dedicated to the City for landscape and public utility purposes concurrent with the recording of a subdivision final map.

3. That proposed neighborhood linear parks, located as shown on the tentative subdivision map (Lots “A”, “B”, “C” and “D”), shall be dedicated to the City for landscape and public utility purposes concurrent with the recording of a subdivision final map.

Restricted Access:

1. That a one-foot reservation strip shall be established at the end or sides of all streets abutting undeveloped property and be indicated on the subdivision final map.

2. That all access shall be restricted from lots at the property lines backing or siding onto 12th Avenue, S. Alpine Avenue, Butterfield Lane and Hume Avenue (except for pedestrian walkways) and shall be indicated on the subdivision final map.

People’s Ditch Improvements:

1. That People’s Ditch shall be relocated and installed underground in a pipeline in accordance with the requirements of both the City of Hanford Public Works department and the People’s Ditch Company. The proposed irrigation ditch pipeline alignment shall begin at Hume Avenue/People’s ditch intersection and continue west within the Hume Avenue to 12th Avenue, then south within 12 th Avenue to Houston Avenue, then west within Houston Avenue to the intersection of Houston Avenue / People’s Ditch. The pipeline will terminate beyond the south limits of the future Houston Avenue right-of-way. All costs to relocate and to underground People’s Ditch with a pipeline as stated herein, and to backfill the abandoned open channel ditch as shown on the tentative subdivision map, shall be at developer’s own expense.

Street Improvements:

1. That all improvements consisting of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains, concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights, landscaping, street sub-grading, surfacing and striping and all other improvements shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 16.24, “Improvements”, of the Hanford Municipal Code and this resolution pertaining to subdivision improvements in effect at the time of filing the tentative subdivision map.

2. That all streets within the subdivision shall be developed to residential street standard ST-32, modified as indicated on the tentative subdivision map, (Street narrowing adjacent to park for traffic calming), except the following:
a. Hume Avenue shall be developed as a collector street (East of People’s Ditch) along the development frontage of the subdivision and as a major collector street (West of People’s Ditch) from 12 th avenue to People’s Ditch. All improvements shall be constructed in conformance with City Standards ST-17 and ST-23 & ST-26, modified as indicated on the tentative subdivision map and as follows:

1. Traffic index used for the design of the street structural section shall be a minimum of 8.0

2. A geotechnical report shall be submitted to the City Engineer identifying the existing structural section thickness of Hume Avenue, from S. Alpine Avenue to 12th Avenue, concurrent with the submittal of development improvement plans. Reconstruction of Hume Avenue, from S. Alpine Avenue to 12th Avenue, will be required if the existing street structural section does not conform to City Standards and Specifications.

3. Street improvements shall include, but not be limited to, the installation of concrete curb & gutter, sidewalk, landscaping, masonry block wall, street lights, street striping, signing, and pavement reconstruction of existing roadway, if applicable, and pavement widening along the development frontage of the subdivision (Half-width street improvements, plus a minimum 13 foot travel lane north of street centerline).

Street improvements located beyond the development frontage of the subdivision (“Not-a-part” area from12th Avenue to the west property line of lot # 1 shall include, but not be limited to, the installation of concrete curb & gutter, street lights, street striping, signing and pavement reconstruction and widening to provide for a protected left-turn travel lane and a separate right turn travel lane at east leg of the 12th Avenue / Hume Avenue intersection. (Half-width street improvements, plus additional pavement widening north of street centerline to facilitate turning movements as identified above). The installation of a raised concrete median is not required. b. Twelfth Avenue shall be developed as an arterial street, along the development frontages of the subdivision, and “Not-a-part” areas south of Hume and north of Butterfield Lane in accordance with section 66462.5 of the Subdivision Map Act. All improvements shall be constructed in conformance with City Standards ST-17 and ST-20, modified as indicated on the tentative subdivision map and as follows:

1. Traffic index used for the design of street structural section shall be a minimum of

10.0. 2. A geotechnical report shall be submitted to the City Engineer identifying the existing structural section thickness of 12th Avenue, from Hume Avenue to Houston

Avenue, concurrent with the submittal of development improvement plans.

Reconstruction of 12 th Avenue between Hume Avenue and Butterfield Lane (or another form of mitigation as approved by the City Engineer) will be required if the existing street structural section does not conform to City Standards and Specifications.

3. Street improvements shall include, but not be limited to, the installation of concrete curb & gutter, sidewalk, landscaping, street lights, median island curb, street striping, signing and pavement reconstruction of existing roadway, if applicable, and pavement widening along 12 th Avenue, from Hume Avenue to Butterfield Lane, (including “Not-a-part” areas) to facilitate the installation of a median island with a single 16 foot wide paved travel lane on each side of the median. Transitional paving improvements shall also be required for both acceleration/deceleration lane tapers at the Butterfield Lane entrance to subdivision and at Hume Avenue to facilitate a northbound right turn movement to Hume Avenue and to provide for a protected southbound left-turn movement from 12 th Avenue southbound to Hume Avenue. The installation of a raised concrete median north of the Hume Avenue / 12th Avenue intersection is not required for the protected left-turn travel lane.

Pavement widening along 12th Avenue other than as stated herein shall be deferred until additional travel lane capacity is warranted.

4. That electrical conduit and pull boxes shall be installed at the intersection of 12 th Avenue / Hume Avenue to facilitate the installation of a future traffic signal system in accordance with Traffic Impact Study prepared by the firm of Kd Anderson and Associates dated March 20, 2006.
c. S. Alpine Avenue and Butterfield Lane shall be developed as collector streets along the development frontages of the subdivision in conformance with City Standard ST-26, modified as indicated on the tentative subdivision map for Tract # 865 (Live Oak I).

3. That street lights shall be installed throughout the subdivision in conformance with City Standard GE-56 and PUD master plan requirements, as modified. Street lights located along Houston Avenue and S. Alpine Avenue shall be octagon concrete type poles as indicated on City Standard GE-56. Street lights located along all other streets within the subdivision shall be in conformance with Southern California Edison Company requirements. Street lights shall be located as designed by City Engineer

4. That development is subject to a transportation mitigation impact fee as required by City Municipal Code section 15.48 and any revisions thereof. Developer shall be entitled to a credit towards their development impact fee for permanent street improvements constructed by developer within 12th Avenue, consisting of curb & gutter, median curb, street striping, signing and street paving from gutter lip to edge of the existing 12th Avenue street section. If applicable, developer may also be entitled to credit towards impact fees for supplemental transportation capacity improvements to the existing Houston Avenue street section. Transitional paving improvements beyond the development limits, as stated in section 2b above, that are not considered to be a permanent improvements and the reconstruction of the existing 12th Avenue

street section, if required, will not be subject to a credit. The developer shall submit competitive bid proposals to substantiate the cost of reimbursable items for City Public Works department review and approval prior to beginning construction. All documentation materials submitted for reimbursement consideration shall be well organized and tabulated for convenient reference by Public Works’ staff. Improvement quantities and costs proposed for reimbursement must be clearly identified in the documentation provided, and not combined or aggregated with non- reimbursable subdivision improvement costs. Appropriate graphic exhibits referenced to the subdivision improvement plans shall also be provided as needed to facilitate the reimbursement review process.

5. That the developer is responsible for payment of a proportionate cost share of future improvements to mitigate interim impacts to the 13 th Avenue/Highway 198 interchange as identified in the project Environmental Impact Report and the Traffic Impact Study prepared by the firm of KD Anderson Transportation Engineers. Payment of developer’s equitable share of improvement costs shall be held in a separate interest bearing account and reserved for the interim improvements referenced above.

Backup Parkway Improvements:

1. That the developer shall design and construct the following improvements along the development frontages of 12th Avenue (Including Sanchez “not-a-part” area), Hume Avenue, S. Alpine Avenue, Countryside Drive (Hume Avenue to Amber Harvest Drive) and Butterfield Lane for lots backing or siding onto said streets:
a. A minimum six foot high decorative masonry block wall with continuous reinforced concrete footings. Masonry walls shall be treated with anti-graffiti repellent. The minimum height of the wall shall be measured from the highest elevation grade of the property located adjacent to either side of the wall. Wall heights shall be maintained at a uniform grade / slope whenever possible. If elevation changes are required, steps shall be introduced at pilaster locations and / or changes in wall direction. Wall improvement plans shall be designed to incorporate architectural, civil and structural components into one set of drawings. Wall plans shall be reviewed and approved by both the City Public Works and Community Development Departments.
b. Masonry walls shall be constructed along the development frontages of 12 th Avenue (Including Sanchez “not-a-part” area), Hume Avenue, S. Alpine Avenue, Countryside Drive (Hume Avenue to Amber Harvest Drive) and Butterfield Lane for all lots backing or siding onto said streets.
c. A 4 1/2 foot wide detached sidewalk along the development frontages of 12 th Avenue (Including Sanchez “not-a-part” area), Hume Avenue, S. Alpine Avenue, Countryside Drive (Hume Avenue to Amber Harvest Drive) and Butterfield Lane. d. Landscape and irrigation system improvements along the development frontages of 12 th Avenue (Including Sanchez “not-a-part” area), Hume Avenue, S. Alpine Avenue, Countryside Drive (Hume Avenue to Amber Harvest Drive) and Butterfield Lane right of way and landscape easement areas. Landscape plans shall be prepared by a licensed

landscape architect. Plans shall be reviewed and approved by both the City Public Works and Community Development Departments.

2. That a minimum of four trees per lot shall be planted in the front yards of homes at the time each lot is landscaped in accordance with City Ordinance 17.18.100 (F). For corner lots, a minimum of two trees per lot are to be planted between the curb and sidewalk along both street frontages located adjacent to the lot. Trees planted in the park strip shall be located in conformance with City Standard GE-13. Developer shall submit a landscape and irrigation system improvement plan for each house plan proposed within the subdivision for City Community Development Department review and approval.

3. That all species of trees and plants shall be selected from a list approved by the City Street Tree Commission.

4. That all new and existing electrical boxes, control boxes and other equipment boxes (excluding traffic control) cabinets along the street frontage shall be painted hunter green or be of a color compatible with the landscaping. Prior to painting, all metal surfaces shall be treated with an etching primer (zinc chromate) or equivalent. All above-ground pedestals and other utility boxes shall be located between back of sidewalk and masonry wall.

Park Improvements:

1. That all linear park facility improvements shall conform to PUD master plan requirements and City Standards and Specifications. Developer shall retain the services of a landscape architect to design all linear park facility improvements. Improvements shall include, but not be limited to, installation of covered picnic areas, connective linear parks, decorative security lighting, drinking fountains, park benches and trash receptacles landscaping and irrigation systems.

Linear park improvements shall be constructed concurrent with the first phase of the development.

2. That a minimum six foot high decorative masonry block wall shall be constructed along the side yard property lines of proposed connective linear parks (adjacent to lots 17, 18, 51, 52, 81, 82, 103, 104, 124, 125, 145, 146, 161 and 162)

3. That the development is subject to a park development mitigation impact fee as required by City Municipal Code section 15.44 and any revisions thereof. Developer shall be entitled to a 50% credit towards their park development impact fee, as specified in development agreement, for all park and open space improvements provided by developer in accordance with PUD master plan requirements.

Sewer Improvements:

1. That the developer’s engineer shall provide a sanitary sewer master plan complete with calculations for the entire subdivision for City Public Works Department review and approval prior to recording a subdivision final map for the first phase of development. Provisions shall be made to provide service for future areas of development located adjacent to the subdivision.

2. That developer is entitled to a reimbursement agreement in accordance with City Municipal Code section 13.08 for sanitary sewer main improvements constructed within Amber Harvest Drive which also provides a benefit to others. Developer shall submit competitive bid cost proposals to substantiate costs for sanitary sewer main improvements installed within S. Amber Harvest drive, if applicable, for Public Works department review and approval prior to beginning construction.

Storm Drainage Improvements:

1. That the developer’s engineer shall provide a storm drainage master plan complete with calculations for the entire subdivision for City Public Works department review and approval prior to recording a subdivision final map for the first phase of development. Provisions shall be made to provide service for future areas of development located adjacent to the subdivision.

2. That all drainage from proposed development shall be directed to the Sand Slough drainage basin located as shown on the tentative subdivision map for Tract #865 (Live Oak I, “Lot A”) and in conformance with Live Oak Development Master Plan requirements.

3. That developer shall be required to comply with State of California Water Resources Control Board requirements specifically related to the National Pollution Elimination System Permit process.

4. That development is subject to a storm water development impact fee as required by City Ordinance No. 98-14, or any revisions thereof. Developer shall be entitled to a credit towards their storm water development impact fee for capacity enhancement improvements constructed within Sand Slough (Tract # 865 - Lot “A”) that satisfy all (full credit) or a portion (partial credit) of their storm water storage requirements.

Water System:

1. That the developer’s engineer shall provide a Water System Master Plan complete with calculations for the entire subdivision for City review and approval prior to recording a subdivision final map for the first phase of the development. Provisions shall be made to provide service for future areas of development located adjacent to the subdivision.

2. That a minimum 24 inch diameter offsite water main and appurtenances shall be extended within the future alignment of 12 ½ Avenue, from Hanford-Armona Road to Hume Avenue, located as shown on the Live Oak development master plan. Improvement shall conform to the City’s water system master plan.

3. That a minimum 12 inch diameter offsite water main and appurtenances shall be extended within the future extension of Hume Avenue from future 12 ½ Avenue to 12th Avenue, located as shown on the Live Oak development master plan. Improvement shall conform to the City’s water system master plan.

4. That developer may be entitled to a refund for water main over-sizing in accordance with City Municipal Code Section 13.04. Developer’s engineer shall be required to submit calculations to substantiate request for an over-sizing refund to the City Public Works department for review and approval. If applicable, developer shall submit competitive bid proposals to substantiate costs for water main over-sizing for City Public Works Department review and approval prior to beginning construction.

5. That developer is entitled to a reimbursement agreement in accordance with City Municipal Code section 13.04 for water system improvements constructed within future 12 ½ Avenue, from Hanford-Armona Road to future Hume Avenue and within future Hume Avenue, from 12 ½ Avenue to 12 th Avenue, which also provide a benefit to others. Developer shall submit competitive bid proposals to substantiate costs for said water system improvements for Public Works Department review and approval prior to beginning construction.

6. That all existing water wells located within the proposed development shall be abandoned in conformance with State of California Department of Health Standards.

Assessment District:

1. That the developer shall enter into an agreement with the City for the formation of a tax assessment district for the maintenance of linear park landscaping (Lots “A”, “B”, “C” and “D”), subdivision street lighting, decorative fencing and landscaping located along the property frontages of Hume Avenue, S. Alpine Avenue, 12th Avenue common area (including Sanchez “not-a-part” area), Countryside Drive (Hume Avenue to Amber Harvest Drive) and Butterfield Lane located as shown on the tentative subdivision map.

2. That prior to funds from the tax assessment district being obtained, the developer shall be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping, subdivision street lighting and decorative fencing.

FIRE DEPARTMENT
Contact Fire Marshal Nikkie Chamberland at (559)585-2545 Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

General:

1. That water mains and fire hydrants be installed before housing construction (unless otherwise approved by the Fire Department) and be of sufficient capacity for fire protection as well as domestic supply. Fire hydrants are to be located as designated by the Fire Department. All fire hydrants and mains are to meet City standards.

2. That the blue dot fire hydrant location markers be installed six inches from the middle of the street.

3. That an all weather 20 ft. wide road be provided throughout the subdivision where houses are being constructed, as required by City Ordinance No. 929, prior to the issuance of building permits.

BUILDING DIVISION
Contact Building Official: Tom Webb (559) 585-2584
Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

Soils:

1. That a preliminary soils report, prepared by a qualified soil’s engineer, be provided to the Engineering and Building Departments prior to approval of Subdivision Improvement Plans.

2. That a final soils report, prepared by a qualified soils engineer, be provided to the Engineering and Building Departments prior to acceptance of the subdivision improvements by the City or issuance of building permits or whichever comes first.

3. That the developer retain the design engineer to inspect and verify that grading within the subdivision was constructed as per the approved design, and a copy of the report be provided to the Building Department prior to building permit issuance.

Street Names and Addresses:

1. That street addresses for each lot, as provided by the Building Division, be included on the subdivision final map.

2. That street names, as shown on the tentative subdivision map, be included on the subdivision final maps.

3. That all single family dwellings within the subdivision have illuminated address numbers 2-¼ inches high or be within an illuminated area with 3-½ inch high address numbers installed on the front most part of the building leading to the entrance. In either case the address numbers shall be of contrasting colors with the background.

Kings County Impact Fees:

1. That Tentative Tract 881 is subject to the following Kings County Impact fees:
a. Criminal Justice
b. Library
c. Animal Control
d. Compliance

EXPIRATION:

That this Vesting Tentative Tract Map shall expire with the expiration of the Live Oak Development Agreement.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the 20th day of May 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

Council Member
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NOES:

Council Member ________________________
ABSTAIN:

Council Member ________________________
ABSENT:

Council Member ________________________
___________________________________________________________ MAYOR

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)

COUNTY OF KINGS )

CITY OF HANFORD ) SS
I, Natalie Corral, City Clerk of the City of Hanford, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Hanford at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of May 2025.

Dated:________________________________

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City Clerk

RECORDING REQUESTED BY |
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CITY OF HANFORD |
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT |
317 N. Douty Street |
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NOTICE, DISCLOSURE, ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT OF CONTINUED CARE

AND MAINTENANCE BY LOT OWNER OF THE TREES AND LAWN AREA PLANTED IN THE PARKWAY FOR TRACT NO. 881
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that City of Hanford Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-15 approved the development of Tract No. 881 subject to the following conditions pertaining to the continued care and maintenance of the tree(s) and lawn area located in the parkway of said Tract No. 881 by the lot owners in Tract No. 881:

CONDITIONS:

1. Each lot owner within Tract No. 881 shall care for and maintain the trees and lawn area located in the parkway in front of their lot(s). For corner lots, the lot owner shall also care for and maintain the parkway trees and lawn area along the street side of the lot. All species of trees shall be selected from a list approved by the City Street Tree Commission. The parkway is defined as that land area located between the street curb and the public sidewalk.

2. The tree(s) and lawn area are to be properly pruned, mowed, sprayed, watered and fertilized on a regular on-going basis in order to preserve the health and life of the tree(s) and lawn area.

3. Should the tree(s) and lawn area become damaged, severely pruned, neglected, removed, or die, the lot owner shall replace said tree(s) and lawn area within a reasonable time frame, but no later than thirty (30) days after the date of written notice from the City of Hanford. The tree(s) shall be replaced with a 15 gal. size tree of the same species that was originally planted. The lawn area shall be replaced with lawn. Rocks, bark, ground cover, plants or paving are not allowed in the parkway.

4. We understand and agree that our failure to comply with the conditions identified above shall constitute a breach of our obligations as identified in this document and shall also constitute a violation of the provisions of Chapter 17.52 of the Hanford Municipal Code.

WE HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND our obligations for the care and maintenance of the parkway along the street frontage(s) of our lot and agree to be bound by the same.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________, Hanford, CA 93230
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot No. ________ of Tract No. 881, Unit No. ________ ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER: _______ - ______ - _______

Owner’s Signature ________________________________
Print or Type Owner’s Name ________________________________ Date ______________
Owner’s Signature ________________________________
Print or Type Owner’s Name ________________________________ Date ______________
(attach Notary acknowledgment)

RESOLUTION 25-17-R

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HANFORD APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 912: A

REQUEST TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR DECORATIVE LIGHTING

FROM THE TENTATIVE TRACT RESOLUTION, CONSISTENT WITH THE CHANGES PROPOSED TO BE MADE TO THE LIVE OAK MASTER PLAN.

THE PROJECT IS APPLICABLE TO TRACT 912, GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN HUME AND HOUSTON AVENUES, EAST OF 12TH AVENUE (VARIOUS APNS BETWEEN 011-110-0160 AND 011-600-053).

At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford duly called and held on May 20, 2025, by motion of Councilmember , and seconded by Councilmember , and duly carried, the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the applicant requested an amendment to Tentative Tract 912, requesting to eliminate the decorative light requirement for Vesting Tentative Tract 912, consistent with changes made to the Live Oak Master Plan/Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04 Amendment #2; and WHEREAS, the amendment has been reviewed by the City Council of the City of Hanford, in accordance with Title 16 of the Hanford Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider public testimony and gave careful consideration to this planned unit development amendment on March 25, 2025 and recommended approval to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered recommendations and testimony presented at the public hearing of May 20, 2025, and
WHEREAS, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 912 was approved by the by the Planning Commission on September 8, 2015 and the City Council on September 15, 2009, pursuant to Section 66474 of the Subdivision Map Act; and,

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WHEREAS, on September 15, 2009, the City of Hanford City Council reviewed the Live Oak Development project, for which an Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2006091015) was prepared, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for the impacts to Agricultural Resources, Air Quality, and Energy Conservation and Climate Change. A Notice of Determination was filed with Kings County on September 18, 2009; and WHEREAS, the Final Environmental Impact Report identified significant environmental impacts that can be mitigated to substantially lessen the environmental effects relating to Air Quality, Biological Resources, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Public Facilities and Services, and Transportation and Circulation; and WHEREAS, the City Council, on September 15, 2009, systematically identified both the significant effects of the proposed project and the feasible alternatives or feasible mitigation measures which will avoid or substantially lessen such significant effects in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act as more specifically articulated in “The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan” in an appendix of the final EIR and incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, the Amendment #1 changes proposed to the Live Oak Development were analyzed in an addendum to the EIR (Addendum #1) to verify that a subsequent EIR is not warranted, as none of the circumstances requiring a subsequent EIR, identified in Section 15162, have been met; therefore, in accordance with Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, an addendum to the EIR (SCH #2006091015) would adequately address the amendments proposed under this project. The changes proposed to the Live Oak Development project do not further affect any of the environmental factors evaluated under the Live Oak EIR (SCH #2006091015). Consequently, a subsequent or supplemental EIR or IS/MNO was not required. Staff has evaluated the changes proposed in the addendum to the initial study and determined that the changes proposed would not result in any new or increased environmental impacts that were not identified in the EIR; and

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WHEREAS, the modifications proposed within this Amendment #2 will not have an effect on the environment, therefore, this application relies on the previously certified EIR and Addendum #1; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has made the following findings pursuant to Section 66474 of the Subdivision Map Act:
a.) That the proposed subdivision map is consistent with the State Subdivision Map Act, General Plan, and Zoning Ordinance;
ANALYSIS: That a consistency finding can be made, because the proposed subdivision map is consistent with the State Subdivision Map Act, General Plan, Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, and the Live Oak Master Plan (Planned Unit Development 2005-04). b.) That the design or improvement of the subdivision is consistent with general or specific plans; ANALYSIS: That a design finding can be made, because the design or improvement of the subdivision map is consistent with the General Plan, Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, and the Live Oak Master Plan (Planned Unit Development 2005-04). c.) That the site is physically suitable for the type of development; ANALYSIS: That a type-of-development finding can be made, because the site is physically suitable for the proposed type of development.
d.) That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development; ANALYSIS: That a density finding can be made, because the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. The General Plan prescribes a density range between two and nine units per acre. The project has a gross density of 3.91 units per gross acre.

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e.) That the design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat;
ANALYSIS: That an environmental finding can be appropriately made because an Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) was prepared for the Live Oak Master Plan, which includes the subject property. The EIR identified many topic areas with no impact or a less than significant impact. It also identified several significant impacts that can be mitigated to a less-than-significant level relating to Air Quality, Biological Resources, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Public Facilities and Services, and Transportation and Circulation, and a Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Plan (“MMRP”) was prepared for the project. In addition to the significant impacts that can be mitigated, the report identified unavoidable significant adverse impacts that include Agricultural Resources, Air Quality, and Energy Conservation and Climate Change.

Because significant adverse impacts have been found which cannot be mitigated, a statement of overriding considerations was made in accordance with CEQA. The Final Environmental Impact Report, along with CEQA Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, was certified by City Council Resolution No. 09-57-R on September 15, 2009.
f.) That the design of the subdivision and type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems; and
ANALYSIS: That a public health finding can be appropriately made, because the Kings County Health Department has reviewed and commented on the project. Comments have been incorporated into the resolution.
g.) That the design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision.

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ANALYSIS: An improvements-and-access finding can be appropriately made, because the design of the subdivision map and/or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the proposed parcels.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council the City of Hanford finds the elimination of the decorative lighting requirement for Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 912 is substantially consistent with the original approval of the vesting map in 2015.

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hanford approves this revised resolution for Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 912, subject to the following conditions of approval:

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
Contact the City Attorneys’ Office: (559) 584-6656
Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

Defense and Indemnification Provisions:

1. That the applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Hanford (“City”), its officials, officers, employees, representatives, agents and attorneys, from and against all claims, damages, losses, judgments, liabilities, expenses and other costs, including litigation costs and attorney’s fees, arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with, the City’s act or acts leading up to and including approval of any environmental document and/or granting of any approvals relating to the Project. Applicant’s obligation to defend, indemnify and hold the City harmless specifically includes, but is not limited to, any suit or challenge by any third party against the City which challenges or seeks to set aside, void or annul the legality or adequacy of any environmental document approved by the City or any approval related to the Project.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Contact Senior Planner Gabrielle Myers at (559)585-2578 Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

General:

1. That the applicant hereby agrees to hold the City of Hanford and all of its departments, officers, agents, and employees free and harmless of and from all claims of any kind or nature arising out of or by reason of the approval of this project.

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2. That approval of this project does not exempt compliance with all applicable sections of the Uniform Fire and Building Codes, Zoning Ordinance, Public Works Improvement Standards, and other City Ordinances except as modified by Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04; and except as may be determined by development rights of a Tentative Map per the Subdivision Map Act.

3. That the final map be submitted to the City Engineer and Community Development Department for compliance with the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map approval prior to recording the final map.

4. That in accordance with Title 16 of the Hanford Municipal Code, all conditions of this subdivision listed herein, and contained in subsequent improvement agreements, excluding the landscape district, must be completed and accepted for maintenance by the City Council prior to the final building inspection and occupancy permits being issued for the first house in the subdivision.

5. That trees be planted, as specified in the Live Oak Master Plan and that all species of trees shall be selected from a list approved by the City Street Tree Commission.

6. That all pertinent conditions of approval for Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04 and the Development Agreement shall be conditions of approval for Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 912.

Zoning:

1. That the proposed subdivision is subject to the R-L-5 Low-Density Residential zone district standards, except as modified by Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04, as specified in the Master Plan.

2. That all lots be limited to single-family residential development.

3. That any changes to the proposed phasing be approved by the Community Development Department.

Special Requirements:

1. That a right-to-farm provision be recorded with the recording of the final subdivision map to insure that future residents of the homes in the subdivision are aware of the adjacent agricultural uses and their right to continue to operate.

2. That each lot owner within Tract No. 912 shall care for and maintain the trees and lawn area located in the parkway in front of their lot(s). For corner lots, the lot owner shall also care for and maintain the parkway trees and landscaping area along the street side of their lot. All species of trees shall be selected from a list approved by the City Street Tree Commission. The parkway is defined as that land area located between the street curb and the public sidewalk.

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The proposed typical landscaping improvements are to be drought tolerant and are to be approved by the City of Hanford and the project proponent.

3. That the tree(s) and landscape area are to be properly pruned, mowed, sprayed, watered and fertilized on a regular on-going basis, in order to preserve the health and life of the tree(s) and lawn area.

4. That should the tree(s) and landscaping area become damaged, severely pruned, neglected, removed or die, the lot owner shall replace said tree(s) and landscaping area within thirty (30) days after the date of written notice from the City of Hanford. The tree(s) shall be replaced with a 15 gal. size tree of the same species that was originally planted. The landscaping area shall be replaced with suitable drought-tolerant landscaping to be approved by the City of Hanford and the project proponent.

5. That the "NOTICE, DISCLOSURE, ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT OF

CONTINUED CARE AND MAINTENANCE BY LOT OWNER OF THE TREES AND LAWN AREA PLANTED IN THE PARKWAY" be recorded concurrent with the recording of the subdivision final map to insure that future residents of homes in the subdivision are aware of the obligation to maintain the landscaping within the park strip. Each lot owner is to be provided a copy of said Notice, Disclosure, Acknowledgement, and Agreement, attached as in Exhibit B.

Environmental Requirements:

1. That all mitigations identified in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the Live Oak Master Plan Environmental Impact Report be made conditions of Vesting Tentative Tract 912.

2. That if fireplaces are proposed in the residential units, natural gas fireplaces or EPA certified wood-burning fireplaces/stoves are to be installed in every unit that has a fireplace.

Conventional open-hearth fireplaces are not allowed.

3. That electric or low-nitrogen oxide (NO) emitting gas-fired water heaters be installed in each house.

4. That natural gas lines and electrical outlets be installed in backyards or patios to encourage use of gas and/or electric barbecues for each house.

5. That electrical outlets be installed around the exterior of the residential units to encourage use of electric lawn mower, edgers, etc.

6. That options offered as part of the Live Oak Master Plan be available to buyers within this subdivision. Options to include solar panels, drive strips with front facing garages instead of driveways, and second units to be allowed on lots 5,500 sq. ft. and larger. Options shall be shown on the master building plans so as to be available to all buyers of qualified lots.

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7. That the project is subject to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District’s Indirect Source Review Rule 9510. An application must be filed with the District immediately upon approval of project. For more information and instruction, contact the District’s ISR staff by telephone at (559) 230-5800 or by email at [email protected].

8. That the project is subject to all rules and regulations of the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District for residential development.

Archeological:

1. That if any archeological resources or endangered species are discovered during the construction, the contractor shall stop excavation and notify the Community Development Department for appropriate mitigation measures.

Dust Control:

1. That the following dust-control practices be implemented:

Pre-construction
That material excavated or graded be sufficiently watered to prevent excessive amounts of dust. Watering should occur at least twice a day with complete coverage, preferably in the late morning and after work is completed for the day.

That clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation activities cease during periods of high winds greater than 20 mph.

That earth material transported off-site be either sufficiently watered or securely covered to prevent excessive amounts of dust.

That areas disturbed by clearing, earth moving, or excavation activities be minimized at all times.

That where acceptable to the Fire Department, weed control should be accomplished by mowing instead of disking, thereby leaving the ground undisturbed and with a mulch covering.

During Construction
After clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation operations, during the construction phase, fugitive emissions should be controlled by the following methods:

That non-active portions of the construction site be restricted from vehicular movement.

That active portions of the site should be sufficiently watered to prevent excessive amounts of dust.

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General Fugitive Dust
At all times, fugitive dust emissions should be controlled using the following procedures:

That on-site vehicle speed should be limited to 15 mph.

That areas with vehicle traffic be watered periodically or have petroleum-based palliatives applied for stabilization of dust emissions.

That during rough grading and construction, streets next to the project site be swept at least once per day, or as required to remove silt, which may have accumulated from construction activities.

That during rough grading and construction, access to the site should require the building of an apron into the project site from adjoining paved roadways. The apron should be paved or have a petroleum-based palliative applied.

Ozone Precursors
At all times, ozone precursor emissions should be controlled by the following methods:

That all internal-combustion engine drive equipment be properly maintained and well tuned according to the manufacturer's specifications.

FIRE DEPARTMENT
Contact Fire Marshall Nikkie Chamberland at (559)585-2545 Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

General:

1. That water mains and fire hydrants be installed before housing construction (unless otherwise approved by the Fire Department) and be of sufficient capacity for fire protection as well as domestic supply. Fire hydrants are to be located as designated by the Fire Department. All fire hydrants and mains are to meet City standards.

2. That the blue dot fire hydrant location markers be installed six inches from the middle of the street.

3. That an all weather 20 ft. wide road be provided throughout the subdivision where houses are being constructed, as required by City Ordinance No. 929, prior to the issuance of building permits.

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BUILDING DIVISION
Contact Building Official: Tom Webb (559) 585-2584
Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

Soils:

1. That a preliminary soils report, prepared by a qualified soil’s engineer, be provided to the Engineering and Building Departments prior to approval of Subdivision Improvement Plans.

2. That a final soils report, prepared by a qualified soils engineer, be provided to the Engineering Department and Building Division prior to acceptance of the subdivision improvements by the City or issuance of building permits or whichever comes first.

3. That the developer retain the design engineer to inspect and verify that grading within the subdivision was constructed as per the approved design, and a copy of the report be provided to the Building Division prior to building permit issuance.

Street Names and Addresses:

1. That street addresses for each lot, as provided by the Building Division, be included on the subdivision final map.

2. That street names, as shown on the tentative subdivision map, be included on the subdivision final maps.

3. That all single family dwellings within the subdivision have illuminated address numbers 2-¼ inches high or be within an illuminated area with 3-½ inch high address numbers installed on the front most part of the building leading to the entrance. In either case the address numbers shall be of contrasting colors with the background.

4. That Havard Lane be named W. Sunset Lane to be in compliance with the City of Hanford Ordinance for street names.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Contact Public Works at (559) 585-2550
Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

Maps and Plans:

1. That the developer shall submit to the City Engineer a set of construction plans on 24” x 36” sheets for all required improvements. Plans shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer and shall include a drainage and utility plan identifying sizes and location of sanitary sewer, storm drainage and water mains, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, masonry walls, street lights, street improvements, park and landscape improvements and all other infrastructure required to complete development. All plans shall be approved by the City Engineer and all other involved agencies before the release of the building permits.

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2. That prior to beginning any construction or within ten (10) calendar days after the approved plans are released by the City, the developer shall submit to the City of Hanford Engineering Division one (1) reproducible and four (4) blue line copies of the approved set of construction plans and four (4) bound sets of the approved construction specifications, if any.

3. That within twenty (20) calendar days after all improvements have been constructed and accepted by the City, the developer shall submit to the City of Hanford Engineering Division one (1) reproducible and one (1) blue line copy of the approved set of construction plans revised to reflect all field revisions and marked “RECORD DRAWING.” Easements:

1. That all easements shall be designated on the subdivision final map as required by the utility companies and where needed for providing service to street lights and landscape improvements as designated by the City Public Works Department.

2. That all easements for irrigation ditches and / or irrigation pipelines shall be legally abandoned or relocated to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to the recording of a subdivision final map.

Dedications:

1. That all proposed streets and street extensions, located as shown on the tentative subdivision map, shall be dedicated to the City as public right-of-way, and any alteration of existing utilities shall be the responsibility of the developer.

2. That proposed open space/drainage facility, located as shown on the tentative subdivision map (Lot “A”), shall be dedicated to the City for landscape and public utility purposes concurrent with the recording of a subdivision final map.

Restricted Access:

1. That a one-foot reservation strip shall be established at the end or sides of all streets abutting undeveloped property and be indicated on the subdivision final map.

Street Improvements:

1. That all improvements consisting of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains, concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights, landscaping, street sub-grading, surfacing and striping and all other improvements shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 16.24, “Improvements”, of the Hanford Municipal Code and this resolution pertaining to subdivision improvements in effect at the time of filing the tentative subdivision map.

2. That all streets within the subdivision shall be developed to residential street standards ST-32, modified as indicated on the tentative subdivision map, except the following:

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a. Houston Avenue shall be developed as a major Arterial street along the development frontage of the subdivision in conformance with City Standards ST-17 and ST-18, modified as indicated on the tentative subdivision map and as follows:

1. Traffic index used for the design of the street structural section shall be a minimum of

10.0. 2. A geotechnical report shall be submitted to the City Engineer identifying the existing structural section thickness of Houston Avenue along the development frontage of the subdivision concurrent with the submittal of development improvement plans.

Reconstruction of Houston Avenue (or another form of mitigation as approved by the City Engineer) along the development frontage of the subdivision will be required if the existing street structural section does not conform to City Standards and Specifications.

3. Street improvements shall include, but not be limited to, the installation of concrete curb & gutter, sidewalk, street lights, street striping, signing, and transitional paving tapers to provide for both acceleration / deceleration lanes at entrance to subdivision only, as shown on the approved tentative map. Pavement widening along Houston Avenue property frontage other than as stated herein shall be deferred until additional travel lane capacity is warranted. The installation of a raised concrete median in Houston Avenue is not required.

4. The street transition paving and restriping as needed to transition traffic into and out of the entrance of the subdivision from the Houston Avenue and shall comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Standards (design speed shall be 55 mph).

3. That street lights shall be installed throughout the subdivision in conformance with City Standard GE-56 and PUD master plan requirements, as modified. Street lights located along Houston Avenue and S. Alpine Avenue shall be octagon concrete type poles as indicated on City Standard GE-56. Street lights located along all other streets within the subdivision shall be decorative lights in conformance with PUD master plan and Southern California Edison Company requirements. Street lights shall be located as designed by City Engineer.

4. That the development is subject to a transportation mitigation impact fee as required by City Municipal Code section 15.48 and any revisions thereof. Developer shall be entitled to a credit towards impact fees for permanent street improvements constructed by developer within Houston Avenue, consisting of curb & gutter, street striping, signing and street paving from gutter lip to edge of the existing Houston Avenue street section. Temporary transitional paving improvements beyond the development limits, and any removal and reconstruction of portions of the existing Houston Avenue street section required to facilitate drainage of the subdivision, will not be subject to a credit. Developer shall submit competitive bid proposals to substantiate the cost of reimbursable items for City Public Works department review and approval prior to beginning construction. All bids and other documentation materials submitted for reimbursement consideration must be well organized and tabulated in a professional manner

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for convenient reference by Public Works staff. Improvement quantities and costs proposed for reimbursement must be easily identifiable and clearly distinguished from non-reimbursable subdivision improvements without requiring additional quantity calculations and cost breakdowns.

5. That the developer is responsible for payment of a proportionate cost share of interim improvements to mitigate impacts to the intersection of 13 th Avenue / State Highway 198 interchange as identified in project Environmental Impact Report and Traffic Impact Study prepared by the firm of KD Anderson Transportation Engineers dated 3/20/06. Payment of applicant’s fair share of interim improvements costs shall be prorated and collected by City prior to issuance of building permits. Mitigation fees shall be held in a separate interest bearing account and reserved for the interim improvements identified above.

Backup Parkway Improvements:

1. That the developer shall design and construct the following improvements along the development frontage of Houston Avenue:
a. Landscaping and irrigation system improvements along the development frontages of Houston Avenue (right of way and landscape parcel areas). Landscape plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect. Plans shall be reviewed and approved by both the City Public Works and Community Development Departments.

2. That a minimum of four trees per lot shall be planted in the front yards of homes at the time each lot is landscaped in accordance with City Ordinance 17.18.100(F). For corner lots, a minimum of two trees per lot are to be planted between the curb and sidewalk along both street frontages located adjacent to the lot. Trees planted in the park strip shall be located in conformance with City Standard GE-13. Developer shall submit a landscape and irrigation system improvement plan for each house plan proposed within the subdivision for City Community Development department review and approval.

3. That all species of trees and plants shall be selected from a list approved by the City Street Tree Commission.

4. That all new and existing electrical boxes, control boxes and other equipment boxes (excluding traffic control) cabinets along the street frontage shall be painted hunter green or be of a color compatible with the landscaping. Prior to painting, all metal surfaces shall be treated with an etching primer (zinc chromate) or equivalent. All above-ground pedestals and other utility boxes shall be located between back of sidewalk and masonry wall.

Open Space/ Drainage Facility Improvements:

1. That all open space / drainage facility improvements shall conform to PUD master plan requirements and City Standards and Specifications. Developer shall retain the services of a landscape architect to design all park facility and open space perimeter improvements.

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Sewer Improvements:

1. That the developer’s engineer shall provide a sanitary sewer master plan complete with calculations for the entire subdivision for City Public Works Department review and approval prior to recording a subdivision final map. Provisions shall be made to provide service for future areas of development located adjacent to the subdivision.

Storm Drainage Improvements:

1. That the developer’s engineer shall provide a storm drainage master plan, including entire slough area, complete with calculations for the entire subdivision for City Public Works Department review and approval prior to recording a subdivision final map. Provisions shall be made to provide service for future areas of development located adjacent to the subdivision.

2. That all drainage from proposed development shall be directed to the Sand Slough drainage basin located as shown on the tentative subdivision map.

3. That developer shall install a minimum 36 inch diameter storm drain pipeline and appurtenances within Houston Avenue in conformance with City storm drainage master plan requirements. The proposed storm drain line will connect the Sand slough basin located as shown on the tentative subdivision map to an existing slough basin located south of Houston Avenue and just east of proposed development.

4. That development is subject to a storm water development impact fee as required by City Ordinance No. 98-14, or any revisions thereof. Developer shall be entitled to a credit towards their storm water development impact fee for capacity enhancement improvements constructed within Sand Slough and the conveyance enhancement improvements to construct the 36’ storm drainage line within Houston Avenue that satisfy all (full credit) or a portion (partial credit) of their storm water storage and conveyance requirements.

5. That developer shall be required to comply with State of California Water Resources Control Board requirements specifically related to the National Pollution Elimination System Permit process.

Water System:

1. That the developer’s engineer shall provide a Water System Master Plan complete with calculations for the entire subdivision for City review and approval prior to recording a subdivision final map. Provisions shall be made to provide service for future areas of development located adjacent to the subdivision.

2. That a minimum 18 inch diameter water main and appurtenances shall be extended within Houston Avenue from the Eastern boundary of proposed development to the Western boundary of proposed development, as shown on the Tentative Subdivision Map, Improvements shall conform to the City’s water system master plan.

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3. Developer maybe entitled to a refund for water main over-sizing in accordance with City Municipal Code Section 13.04. Developer’s engineer shall be required to submit calculations to substantiate request for an over-sizing refund to the City Public Works Department for review and approval. If applicable, developer shall submit competitive bid proposals to substantiate costs for water main over-sizing for City Public Works Department review and approval prior to beginning construction.

4. That developer is entitled to a reimbursement agreement in accordance with City Municipal Code section 13.04 for water system improvements installed within Houston Avenue, which also provide a benefit to others. Developer shall submit competitive bid proposals to substantiate costs for said water system improvements for Public Works Department review and approval prior to beginning construction.

5. That all existing water wells located within the proposed development shall be abandoned in conformance with State of California Department of Health Standards.

Assessment District:

1. That the developer shall enter into an agreement with the City for the formation of a tax assessment district for the maintenance of neighborhood open space landscaping (Lot “A”), landscaping along South Scarlet Drive from Houston Avenue to the south boundary of subdivision, subdivision street lighting, decorative fencing, and landscaping located along the property frontage of Houston Avenue located as shown on the tentative subdivision map.

2. That prior to funds from the tax assessment district being obtained, the developer shall be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping, including open space areas, subdivision street lighting and decorative fencing.

Development Impact Fees:

1. That the development is subject to City of Hanford impact fees as outlined in the recorded Development Agreement for the Live Oak residential development project.

2. That the development is subject to additional transportation related mitigation fees as identified in the Final Environmental Impact Report approved for the Live Oak residential development project including mitigation fees for SR 198 /13th Avenue interim interchange improvements.

Public Utilities:

1. That all utilities, including cable TV, shall be installed underground within the subdivision.

The developer shall be required to notify the utility companies in writing of this requirement.

2. That all utility transformers within the development are recommended to be subsurface type installations. The developer has the option of placing the transformers above or below ground.

If above ground transformers are to be installed, the developer is to meet with City Engineering and Edison Company to determine an appropriate location of the transformer away from street

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view. The developer is responsible for notifying Southern California Edison Company in writing of the type of installation.

KINGS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Contact Troy Hommerding at (559) 584-1411
Concerning questions that you may have on the conditions listed below:

1. As per the Kings County Public Health Officer, Coccidiodes immiti, the fungus that causes valley fever, a serious and potentially long-term respiratory illness, is endemic in the soils of Kings County. Construction activities that disturb soils containing the spores of the fungus can put workers and the nearby public at risk. Effective dust control must be maintained on the job site at all times in order to reduce the risk of valley fever to workers and nearby residents. More information regarding the prevention of work related valley fever is available

2. at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/hesis/Documents/CocciFact.pdf and http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/ohb/Documents/OccCocci.pdf. Contact the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for more information on dust control techniques.

3. Due to the severe drought conditions and water restrictions/reductions issued by the State of California, drinking water, if used for dust control, should be minimized or alternative methods should be sought for dust control for this project.

EXPIRATION:

That this Vesting Tentative Tract Map shall expire with the expiration of the Live Oak Development Agreement.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the 20th day of May 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

Council Member
________________________
________________________
________________________
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NOES:

Council Member ________________________

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ABSTAIN:

Council Member ________________________
ABSENT:

Council Member ________________________
___________________________________________________________ MAYOR

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)

COUNTY OF KINGS )

CITY OF HANFORD ) SS
I, Natalie Corral, City Clerk of the City of Hanford, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Hanford at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of May 2025.

Dated:________________________________
__________________________________
City Clerk

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RECORDING REQUESTED BY |
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO :____________|
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CITY OF HANFORD |
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT |
317 N. Douty Street |
Hanford, CA 93230 |
________________________________________________SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE

NOTICE, DISCLOSURE, ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT OF CONTINUED CARE AND

MAINTENANCE BY LOT OWNER OF THE TREES AND LAWN AREA PLANTED IN THE PARKWAY FOR TRACT NO. 912
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that City of Hanford Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-16 approved the development of Tract No. 912 subject to the following conditions pertaining to the continued care and maintenance of the tree(s) and lawn area located in the parkway of said Tract No. 912 by the lot owners in Tract No. 912:

CONDITIONS:

1. Each lot owner within Tract No. 912 shall care for and maintain the trees and lawn area located in the parkway in front of their lot(s). For corner lots, the lot owner shall also care for and maintain the parkway trees and lawn area along the street side of the lot. All species of trees shall be selected from a list approved by the City Street Tree Commission. The parkway is defined as that land area located between the street curb and the public sidewalk.

2. The tree(s) and lawn area are to be properly pruned, mowed, sprayed, watered and fertilized on a regular on-going basis in order to preserve the health and life of the tree(s) and lawn area.

3. Should the tree(s) and lawn area become damaged, severely pruned, neglected, removed, or die, the lot owner shall replace said tree(s) and lawn area within a reasonable time frame, but no later than thirty (30) days after the date of written notice from the City of Hanford. The tree(s) shall be replaced with a 15 gal. size tree of the same species that was originally planted. The lawn area shall be replaced with lawn. Rocks, bark, ground cover, plants or paving are not allowed in the parkway.

4. We understand and agree that our failure to comply with the conditions identified above shall constitute a breach of our obligations as identified in this document and shall also constitute a violation of the provisions of Chapter

17.68 of the Hanford Municipal Code.

WE HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND our obligations for the care and maintenance of the parkway along the street frontage(s) of our lot and agree to be bound by the same.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________, Hanford, CA 93230 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot No. ________ of Tract No. 912, Unit No. ________ ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER: _______ - ______ - _______
Owner’s Signature ________________________________
Print or Type Owner’s Name ________________________________ Date ______________ Owner’s Signature ________________________________
Print or Type Owner’s Name ________________________________ Date ______________ (Attach Notary acknowledgment)

Nic Peters
5607 Ave De las Robles
Visalia, CA 93291
[email protected]
559-699-5906

To: City of Hanford Planning Department
Re: Live Oak Master Plan-Conditional Use Amendment
San Joaquin Valley Homes (SJVH) formally requests an amendment to the Live Oak Master Plan to remove or revise the requirement for the decorative-style lighting, specifically the Acorn Pole Top Fixture. The Acorn Pole fixture referenced in the Master Plan is no longer manufactured, making it impossible to acquire.

We respectfully request approval to install the Hanford standard overhead COBRA lighting fixture in place of the Acorn Pole for the Tract Maps associated with SJVH developments: Tract 865, Tract 881, and Tract 912.

Currently, SJVH is in the third phase (881-2) of development within Live Oak subdivision. In response to the City’s request for justification or amending the Master Plan, we represent the following:

1. The Acorn Pole fixture is no longer in production, making it unavailable.

2. The most equivalent light offered by SCE- the Washington Pole- would require twice the number of light poles to meet City’s lighting requirement, resulting in excessive and impractical placement.

3. The first two phases of SJVH development within Live Oak (865-1 & 865-2) were approved under a signed Street Light Agreement (SLA) permitting the installation of the standard SCE overhead COBRA lighting. (See attachment-Sterling Oaks 1 Signed SLA for reference.) Installing a different lighting fixture in Phase 3 would create inconsistencies within the subdivision, leading to a disjointed and overcrowded lighting arrangement. To support the approval of this amendment, SJVH is willing to contribute $150,000 worth of amenities to Live Oak Park.

We appreciate your time and consideration for this request. We look forward to working collaboratively with the city to ensure a solution that benefits both the community and the ongoing development of Live Oak.

Please let us know if further discussion or additional documentation is required.

Sincerely
Nic Peters
Entitlement Manager
San Joaquin Valley Homes

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT | 317 N. DOUTY ST. HANFORD, CA 93230 559.585.2500 | WWW.HANFORD.CITY
April 15, 2025

RE: Light Modification to Live Oak East (Tract 865, 881, and 912): 3.8.1 Neighborhood Lighting Design Guidelines

In accordance with City Council Resolutions 25-xx-R, amending Planned Unit Development No. 2005-04, the decorative lighting requirement has been eliminated from the Live Oak Master Plan for those tracts located east of 12
th Avenue, Tract 865, 881, and 912. Lights shall
be provided, as depicted in Public Works Construction Standard GE-56, attached.

In order to off -set the decorative lighting requirement, the developer shall contribute $150,000 worth of amenities to the neighborhood park in Tract 865.

Sincerely,

Jason Waters
Deputy City Manager
City of Hanford
317 N. Douty Street
Hanford, CA 93230
Direct: (559)585-2590
E-mail: [email protected]

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SITE FURNISHINGSSYMBOLDESCRIPTIONQTY R35 playground structure model # from Park Plane ages 2-5 years old; model #R35BCA78A. Install per the manufacturer`s specifications andrecommendations. Contact Kasanna Coulter at 559. 341. 5768 for furtherinformation. Each playground shall have a certified inspection by a 3rd partyprior to project completion and beginning of the maintenance period.RV5 playground structure model # from Park Plane ages 5-12 years old; model #REVC75E0A. Install per the manufacturer`s specifications andrecommendations. Contact Kasanna Coulter at 559. 341. 5768 for furtherinformation. Each playground shall have a certified inspection by a 3rd partyprior to project completion and beginning of the maintenance period.ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL PAVINGSYMBOLDESCRIPTIONQTY Basketball goal and post from Park Planet. Model # 1803. Install per manufacturer`s specifications and recommendations. See irrigation detail forfurther informaton.FENCES AND GATESSYMBOLDESCRIPTIONQTY Wooden pergola. See detail for further information.PLANTINGSYMBOLDESCRIPTIONQTY Proposed planting area.PLANTING ACCESSORIESSYMBOLDESCRIPTIONQTY Permaloc aluminum landscpe edgning. 1/8" x 4" ProSlide; color- black. Install per 203 lfmanufacturer`s specifications and recommendations. See planting detail.SITE FURNISHINGSSYMBOLDESCRIPTIONQTY Sitescapes Inc. City View 6`-0" Bench CV1-1000. Color: Forest. Install per 10 manufacturer`s specifications and recommendations. Bench to be directly boltedto concrete pad. Pad thickness where benches are located shall be a minimumof 8".Sitescapes Inc. City View Waste Receptical CV2-1000. Color: Forest. Install per 5 manufacturer`s specifications and recommendations.Pad thickness wherereceptacles are located shall be a minimum of 8". 12-93-0112-93-0232-18-0132-31-0932-9332-94-01S-104S-105 Construction Legend
Notes:1- Cross sections shall be per soils report recommendations. See civil plans.2- All quantities and amount shown on the plans are best estimates for the benefit of the contractor. In field conditions may vary comparedto what is shown on the plans. Therefore, it is the Contractor's responsibility to verify all lengths, square footages,and amount prior to bidding the project.

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Notes:1- Cross sections shall be per soils report recommendations. See civil plans.2- All quantities and amount shown on the plans are best estimates for the benefit of the contractor. In field conditions may vary comparedto what is shown on the plans. Therefore, it is the Contractor's responsibility to verify all lengths, square footages,and amount prior to bidding the project.

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SITE FURNISHINGSSYMBOLDESCRIPTIONQTY R35 playground structure model # from Park Plane ages 2-5 years old; model #R35BCA78A. Install per the manufacturer`s specifications andrecommendations. Contact Kasanna Coulter at 559. 341. 5768 for furtherinformation. Each playground shall have a certified inspection by a 3rd partyprior to project completion and beginning of the maintenance period.RV5 playground structure model # from Park Plane ages 5-12 years old; model #REVC75E0A. Install per the manufacturer`s specifications andrecommendations. Contact Kasanna Coulter at 559. 341. 5768 for furtherinformation. Each playground shall have a certified inspection by a 3rd partyprior to project completion and beginning of the maintenance period.ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL PAVINGSYMBOLDESCRIPTIONQTY Basketball goal and post from Park Planet. Model # 1803. Install per manufacturer`s specifications and recommendations. See irrigation detail forfurther informaton.FENCES AND GATESSYMBOLDESCRIPTIONQTY Wooden pergola. See detail for further information.PLANTINGSYMBOLDESCRIPTIONQTY Proposed planting area.PLANTING ACCESSORIESSYMBOLDESCRIPTIONQTY Permaloc aluminum landscpe edgning. 1/8" x 4" ProSlide; color- black. Install per 203 lfmanufacturer`s specifications and recommendations. See planting detail.SITE FURNISHINGSSYMBOLDESCRIPTIONQTY Sitescapes Inc. City View 6`-0" Bench CV1-1000. Color: Forest. Install per 10 manufacturer`s specifications and recommendations. Bench to be directly boltedto concrete pad. Pad thickness where benches are located shall be a minimumof 8".Sitescapes Inc. City View Waste Receptical CV2-1000. Color: Forest. Install per 5 manufacturer`s specifications and recommendations.Pad thickness wherereceptacles are located shall be a minimum of 8". 12-93-0112-93-0232-18-0132-31-0932-9332-94-01S-104S-105 Construction Legend
Notes:1- Cross sections shall be per soils report recommendations. See civil plans.2- All quantities and amount shown on the plans are best estimates for the benefit of the contractor. In field conditions may vary comparedto what is shown on the plans. Therefore, it is the Contractor's responsibility to verify all lengths, square footages,and amount prior to bidding the project.

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14.A.

AGENDA

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: 5/20/2025 AGENDA SECTION: GENERAL BUSINESS

SUBJECT:

Presentation and Council review and discussion of the Draft City of Hanford Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council review the Draft City of Hanford Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and provide input and direction on proposed new fees, deletion of fees and increases or adjustments to existing fees. After Council input and with Council direction, this matter will be brought back to Council on June 3, 2025, for a Public Hearing and approval consideration.

Recommended Motion:

Council feedback is requested, and no formal action is required at this time.

BACKGROUND:

Annually, City Council is brought an updated Master Fee Schedule for review. The previous Master Fee Schedule update for Fiscal Year 2024-25 was accepted and approved by Resolution as of June 4, 2024. During today's review, Council may make changes and provide feedback to the draft schedule. Staff will return for adoption of a resolution on June 3rd for a final Fiscal Year 2025-26 Master Fee Schedule. Fees would take effect July 1, 2025, or 60 days after adoption for impact fees, which would be August 2, 2025.

All fees have been reviewed and, as appropriate, had a minimum cost recovery adjustment, except for Impact Fees and Business Tax. City ordinances limit annual Impact Fee and Business Tax adjustments to specific California Consumer Price Indexes (CPI) or voter approved changes. Annual inflationary adjustments help the City cover costs and lessen the burden on the General Fund so that the Fund will be available to cover critical operations including public safety.

Generally, most adjustments to rates and fees are based on established annual indexes, including the following:
• California Consumer Price Index (CCPI)
• Engineering News Record Construction Costs Index (ENRCCI) • U.S. Consumer Price Index - Urban Consumers (CPI-U)