City Council Meeting
Agenda
October 7, 2025
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
Council Members will meet in-person in the Council
Chambers. The meeting will also be lived streamed on the City’s website: http://livestream.hanford.city/
4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION AND CLOSED SESSION:
ROLL CALL BY THE CITY CLERK:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Study Sessions are considered Special Meetings under the Brown Act. Accordingly, comments from the public are limited to items listed on the agenda (GC 54954.3a). Public Comment will be accepted during each agenda item. A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence.
CLOSED SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF THE FOLLOWING:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (GC 54956.9 (d)(2))
3 Potential Cases
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (GC 54956.9(d)(1))
1 Workers’ Compensation Claim
STUDY SESSION:
A. New Employee introduction: Alvin Dias, Deputy Public Works Director B. Caltrans Presentation of the SH198 at 9th Avenue Interchange to provide project status C. Consideration and Direction Regarding Residential Setback and Accessory Structure Standards
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION:
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION:
Pastor Mark Curts
FLAG SALUTE:
CLOSED SESSION ACTION REPORT:
RECOGNITION:
A. Certificate of Recognition – Government Finance Officers Association Award for Budget Preparation
B. Presentation of a plaque to the City Council by Jim Gregory of the Kings County Historical Society, commemorating the Civic Auditorium’s 100th anniversary CLOSED SESSION ACTION REPORT:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters within the jurisdiction of the Hanford City Council. This is also the public’s opportunity to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion purposes or to comment on any item on the agenda. State law does not allow the Council to discuss or take action on issues not on the agenda, except that members of the Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights (Gov. Code sec. 54954.2). A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these matters unless a request is made and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed and voted upon by a separate motion.
A. Waive reading in full of resolutions and ordinances and approval and adoption of same by reading the title only.
B. City Clerk: Approval of the Minutes of the August 19, 2025 Meeting C. City Clerk: Approval of the Minutes of the September 16, 2025 Meeting D. Administration: Approval of the City Hanford Full-time and Part-time Salary Schedule E. Community Development: Community Development: 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 06- 25, approving Rezone No. 2022-01, a request to change the zoning on 39.16 acres from C-H Highway Commercial to C-S Service Commercial and R-H High-Density Residential with a Planned Unit Development overlay. The project is located between 11th and 12th Avenues along Glendale Drive, north of Highway 198 (APN 011-060-007, 011-060-008, 012-290-040, 012-290-042, and 012-290-054).
F. Public Works: Appropriation of $32,151.05 from Fleet Reserves Fund (0448) for the repair of truck #131
G. Public Works: Appropriate additional $41,113 from Fleet Reserve Fund (0448), and approve the purchase of one (1) PB Loader patch truck in the amount of $341,209.41 from PB Loader Corporation, of Fresno, CA, using Sourcewell contract #080521-PBL, and declare patch truck #135 surplus to sell
H. Public Works: Appropriation and approval of the purchase of five (5) utility carts from California Turf Equipment and Supply of Tulare, CA, to be reimbursed with grant funding
in the total amount of $100,000 from San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD).
I. Utilities and Engineering: Utilities and Engineering: Authorization for the City Manager to approve a Work Order with Interwest Consulting Group for On Call Project Management Services for up to a two year period in the amount of $400,000 with budget billed toward multiple budgeted Capital Improvement Projects.
J. Utilities and Engineering: Approval of a Change Order for additional On Call Construction Inspector Services through the month of October 2025, and Authorization for the City Manager to extend services for up to three additional months at a not to exceed cost of $94,100.
K. Finance: Approval of Blanket Purchase Order for Pre-Sort Center of Stockton, Inc. for final utility billing print and mail services for $58,558.87 PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Community Development: Public Hearing to receive comments on the proposed Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-10, a request to amend Title 17, Section 17.56.230, Wall mural placement and design criteria: in order to comply with free speech requirements and establish new application process and Introduction of Ordinance 2025-07, approving the zone text amendment.
B. Community Development: Public Hearing to receive comments on the proposed Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-12, a request to amend Title 17, Section 17.56.200, Property maintenance and add Chapter 9.12 – Graffiti: in order to establish regulations for abatement of graffiti on public and private property and Introduction of Ordinance 2025- 08, approving the zone text amendment.
C. Community Development: Public Hearing to receive comments on the proposed Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-11, a request to amend Title 17.56.050, 17.56.150,
17.56.155, and 17.56.310 Temporary and Portable Signs: in order to establish the placement, size and materials for portable signs and Introduction of Ordinance 2025-09, approving the zone text amendment.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. Presentation and Discussion of future changes to Council Compensation as allowed under SB329
COUNCIL REPORTS/GENERAL REPORTS:
Brief information-only reports from City Council and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by City Council related to meetings attended at City expenses (AB1234).
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:
At this time, any Council Member may ask a question for clarification or may request a matter, which is not otherwise scheduled on a City Council agenda, to be placed on a future agenda. The Council Member referring the item shall provide sufficient information as to the nature of the item. The City Council, by concurrence of a majority, may direct the City Manager to put the item on a future agenda. (GOV. CODE SEC. 54954.2) A. Council Future Agenda Items
B. Upcoming Events and Important Dates:
October 12: Hanford Fire Department 2025 Open House, Fire Station 1, 350 W.
Grangeville Blvd. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
October 18: Walk with a Doc at Freedom Park (2000 9 1/4 Avenue, Hanford) 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
October 21: Regular City Council Meeting
October 22: First Open House Event for East Lacey Project City Hall Training Room, 319 N. Douty St. 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available to public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at 319 N. Douty Street, Hanford, California 93230, during normal business hours. Such agendas are also available at the city’s website, www.cityofhanfordca.com subject to staff’s ability to post the agenda before the meeting. If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office, 559-585-2515, 319 N. Douty Street, Hanford, California 93230, at least 2 days prior to the meeting {28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II}
5.B.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/7/2025 AGENDA SECTION: STUDY SESSION
SUBJECT:
Caltrans Presentation of the SH198 at 9th Avenue Interchange to provide project status
RECOMMENDATION:
No action required. This is an informational item.
BACKGROUND:
The 9th Avenue at SH 198 Interchange will be presented by Caltrans to the City Council. This is the initial presentation, and marks the beginning of the Preliminary Environmental Phase (NEPA and CEQA) for the project. Caltrans will initiate public outreach for the project with proposed information to be provided at the Thursday Night Market on October 9th followed by a Public Workshop on October 14th.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No financial impact. This project is a Caltrans project.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
5.C.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/7/2025 AGENDA SECTION: STUDY SESSION
SUBJECT:
Consideration and Direction Regarding Residential Setback and Accessory Structure Standards
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation: Provide Direction Regarding Residential Setback and Accessory Structure Standards
BACKGROUND:
Setbacks establish the minimum required distance that structures must be located from property lines. They are designed to:
• Maintain neighborhood character and consistency
• Ensure access for emergency services and utilities
• Protect privacy between dwellings
• Reduce fire safety and drainage concerns
In Hanford’s Single Family Residential zones, current setback standards generally include:
• Front: 15 feet (livable area), 20 feet (garages/carports) • Rear: 15 feet (single-story), 25 feet (two-story)
• Side: 5 feet interior, 10 feet street-facing
• Accessory structures: ≤120 sqft, ≤10 ft. height, minimum 3 ft. from rear/side lines, 10 ft. from other structures
Current Rules for Accessory Structures
Accessory structures, that meet the specified requirements, may be placed as close as 3 feet from rear and side property lines, consistent with the California Building Code. This allows small structures, such as sheds and gazebos, to be located near fences, typically without a building permit.
Structures exceeding this threshold, or not complying with all requirements, must meet the City's setback standards, as outlined above. The City may continue this practice.
Rear Yard Setback Alternatives
The City could also consider whether to allow larger structures (greater than 120 sq. ft.) to encroach
into rear yard setback areas, and under what conditions. In many jurisdictions that allow encroachments, added regulations limit over coverage of rear yards (e.g., lot coverage caps, rear yard coverage limits, minimum separations, permanent preservation of space in the rear yard, and/or encroachment permit processes).
1. Reduce Rear Setback and Rely on Building Code Standards
Reduce the rear setback (e.g., to 5 ft) and rely on the California Building Code requirements for separation, materials, and life-safety. Outside the reduced 5-ft rear yard, structures could be placed per CBC and any required permits.
Potential concerns with this approach include:
• New homes could be built with only 5-ft rear yards, by right. Currently, a planned unit development is required to achieve this.
• Greater potential for fire hazards where structures cluster near property lines. • Increased neighbor complaints regarding the size and proximity of structures near property lines. Potential noise concerns
• Without lot coverage limits, rear yards could be substantially built over, creating concerns related to storm water run-off calculations (currently 45% of lot is assumed for calculating run- off).
2. Allow Structures in Rear Setback via Encroachment Permit
Allow structures over 120 sq. ft (for example 121–240 sq. ft.) to encroach into rear setbacks (e.g., to 5 ft rear/side), subject to a Rear Yard Encroachment Permit and building permit with objective standards. The permit could verify things like minimum separations from other structures, construction materials and compliance with fire/life-safety, structure size, height, and precise location, and could require neighbor's consent to mitigate common concerns near fence lines.
Example language from another jurisdiction requiring neighbor consent for structures over 120 sqft:
"In no event shall the standards for issuance of a rear yard encroachment permit be considered satisfied unless the applicant first submits, together with the required site plan, written statements, or other evidence deemed satisfactory to the Director, that all adjoining property owners have consented to the requested encroachment."
This would allow an allowance for larger, but limited, backyard structures while enabling case-by- case review through the Rear Yard Encroachment Permit process.
General Considerations if alternatives are desired:
1. Enforcement & Complaints: Most setback complaints involve proximity to property lines (e.g., sheds and gazebos near rear yard fences). Allowing larger structures closer to property lines may increase complaints, while reducing enforcement mechanisms if standards are broad.
2. Recent Activity: Within the past 12 months, the City has received formal Code Enforcement complaints related to rear and side yard encroachment and has required owners to remove or relocate structures placed within setback areas.
3. Jurisdiction Comparisons: Direct comparisons can be misleading because cities differ in definitions, coverage limits, and approval processes. Many cities prohibit or strictly regulate placement of structures within setback areas through detailed procedures.
4. Lot Coverage: Hanford does not have residential lot coverage maximums. In other cities, coverage limits often act as a backstop to the size and number of rear yard structures.
Conclusion:
Staff can return with draft ordinance language reflecting the selected approach, including any desired coverage, height, or separation standards.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
None
Finance Department
City of Hanford, California
9/19/2025
The Government Finance Officers Association
of the United States and Canada
The Certificate of Recognition for Budget Preparation is presented by the Government Finance Officers Association to those individuals who have been instrumental in their government unit achieving a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, which is the highest award in governmental budgeting, is presented to those government units whose budgets are judged to adhere to program standards.
presents this
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR BUDGET PREPARATION
to
Date:
Executive Director
September 19, 2025
Destiny Borba
Assistant Finance Director
City of Hanford, California
Dear Destiny:
A panel of independent reviewers have completed their examination of your Biennial budget document for the period beginning July 2025. We are pleased to inform you that your budget document has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. Its attainment represents a significant achievement by your organization.
Your Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is valid for two years. To continue your participation in the program, it will be necessary to submit your next budget document to GFOA within 90 days of the proposed budget's submission to the legislature or within 90 days of the budget's final adoption.
Your electronic award package contains the following:
•Scores and Comments. Each entity submitting a budget to the program is provided with reviewers’ scores for each of the categories on which the budget document was judged along with reviewers’ confidential comments and suggestions for possible improvements to the budget document. We urge you to carefully consider these suggestions as you prepare your next budget. •Budget Award. A camera-ready reproduction of the Award is included for inclusion in your next budget. If you reproduce the camera-ready image in your next budget, it should be accompanied by a statement indicating continued compliance with program criteria. Please refer to the instructions for reproducing your Award in your next budget (also included in your award package). •Certificate of Recognition. When a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is granted to an entity, a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation is also presented to the individual(s) or department designated as being primarily responsible for its having achieved the award. •Sample press release. Attaining this Award is a significant accomplishment. The sample press release may be used to give appropriate publicity to this notable achievement.
In addition, award recipients will receive via mail either a plaque (if the government is a first-time recipient or has received the Award fifteen times since it received its last plaque) or a brass medallion to affix to the plaque.
We appreciate your participation in this program, and we sincerely hope that your example will encourage others in their efforts to achieve and maintain excellence in governmental budgeting. The most current list of award recipients can be found on GFOA's website at www.gfoa.org. If we can be of further assistance, please contact the Awards Programs staff at (312) 977-9700.
Sincerely,
Michele Mark Levine
Director, Technical Services Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9/19/2025 For more information, contact:
Technical Services Center
Phone: (312) 977-9700
Email: [email protected]
(Chicago, Illinois)—Government Finance Officers Association is pleased to announce that City of Hanford, California received GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget.
The award represents a significant achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, the entity had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity's budget serves as:
▪a policy document
▪a financial plan
▪an operations guide
▪a communications device
Budget documents must be rated "proficient" in all four categories, and in the fourteen mandatory criteria within those categories, to receive the award.
There are over 1,900 participants in the Budget Awards Program. The most recent Budget Award recipients, along with their corresponding budget documents, are posted quarterly on GFOA's website. Award recipients have pioneered efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and provide an excellent example for other governments throughout North America.
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources, and practical research for more than 25,000 members and the communities they serve.
14.B.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/7/2025 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Approval of the Minutes of the August 19, 2025 Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the August 19, 2025, meeting.
BACKGROUND:
FISCAL IMPACT:
n/a
ATTACHMENTS:
1. August 19, 2025 Minutes
14.C.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/7/2025 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Approval of the Minutes of the September 16, 2025 Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the September 16, 2025 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
FISCAL IMPACT:
n/a
ATTACHMENTS:
1. September 16, 2025 Minutes
14.D.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/7/2025 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Administration: Approval of the City Hanford Full-time and Part-time Salary Schedule
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation:
That the City Council, by motion, approve the attached salary schedules to restate full-time employee salary ranges currently in place. The attached salary schedule also reflects part-time (hourly) employees.
Recommended Motion:
I move to approve the attached salary schedules and authorize administration to amend all other documents as may be necessary to implement the upd
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations (CCR) 570.5, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) requires that a publicly available pay schedule be used to determine pay rates. Additionally, pay rates shall be limited to the amount listed on a pay schedule and must meet all of the following eight requirements:
1. Be duly approved and adopted by the employer's governing body in accordance with requirements of applicable public meetings laws
2. Identify the position title for every employee position
3. Show the pay rate as a single amount or multiple amounts within a range for each identified position
4. Indicate the time base, including, but not limited to, whether the time base is hourly, daily, bi- weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, or annually
5. Be posted at the office of the employer or immediately accessible and available for public review from the employer during normal business hours or posted on the employer's website
6. Indicate an effective date and date of any revisions
7. Is retained by the employer and available for public inspection for not less than five years
8. Does not reference another document in lieu of disclosing the pay rate
Staff intends to continue to obtain City Council approval on a frequent basis to satisfy the requirements set forth by the California Code of Regulations (CCR) 570.5.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No changes have been made to the part-time salary schedule as the beginning rates exceed the minimum wage rate established for 2026. The full-time salary rates which also includes recent bargaining group increases that were approved by City Council have been incorporated in the City’s budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City of Hanford Comprehensive Salary Schedule
Salary Schedules
Adopted by City Council
October 7, 2025
BARGAINING OT FLSA SALARY
UNIT JOB TITLE DESIGNATION DESIGNATION RANGE 1/MIN 2 3 4 5/MAX 1/MIN 2 3 4 5/MAX GEMA Accountant 1 E 106 $6,055 $6,358 $6,676 $7,009 $7,360 34.93 36.68 38.51 40.44 42.46 SEIU Accounting Clerk 3 40 59 $3,793 $3,983 $4,182 $4,391 $4,611 21.88 22.98 24.13 25.33 26.60 GEMA Accounting Technician I 2 40 78 $4,583 $4,812 $5,052 $5,305 $5,570 26.44 27.76 29.15 30.61 32.14 GEMA Accounting Technician II 2 40 88 $5,062 $5,315 $5,581 $5,860 $6,153 29.20 30.66 32.20 33.81 35.50 GEMA Administrative Analyst I 1 E 99 $5,648 $5,930 $6,226 $6,538 $6,865 32.58 34.21 35.92 37.72 39.60 GEMA Administrative Analyst II 1 E 109 $6,238 $6,550 $6,878 $7,222 $7,583 35.99 37.79 39.68 41.66 43.75 SEIU Administrative Assistant 3 40 69 $4,190 $4,400 $4,620 $4,850 $5,093 24.17 25.38 26.65 27.98 29.38 GEMA Administrative Specialist 2 40 85 $4,913 $5,159 $5,417 $5,688 $5,972 28.35 29.76 31.25 32.81 34.45 SEIU Administrative Technician 3 40 79 $4,628 $4,860 $5,103 $5,358 $5,626 26.70 28.04 29.44 30.91 32.46 SEIU Animal Control Officer 3 40 65 $4,027 $4,228 $4,439 $4,661 $4,894 23.23 24.39 25.61 26.89 28.24 GEMA Assistant Engineer 1 E 115 $6,622 $6,953 $7,301 $7,666 $8,049 38.20 40.12 42.12 44.23 46.44 PUMA Assistant Finance Director 1 E 156 $9,958 $10,456 $10,979 $11,528 $12,104 57.45 60.32 63.34 66.51 69.83 SEIU Assistant Planner 3 40 100 $5,704 $5,989 $6,289 $6,603 $6,933 32.91 34.55 36.28 38.09 40.00 GEMA Associate Civil Engineer 1 E 135 $8,080 $8,484 $8,909 $9,354 $9,822 46.62 48.95 51.40 53.97 56.66 GEMA Associate Engineer 1 E 125 $7,315 $7,681 $8,065 $8,468 $8,891 42.20 44.31 46.53 48.85 51.30 GEMA Associate Planner 1 E 114 $6,557 $6,884 $7,229 $7,590 $7,970 37.83 39.72 41.70 43.79 45.98 GEMA Associate Surveyor 1 E 130 $7,688 $8,073 $8,476 $8,900 $9,345 44.35 46.57 48.90 51.35 53.91 SEIU Building Inspector I 3 40 89 $5,113 $5,368 $5,637 $5,919 $6,214 29.50 30.97 32.52 34.15 35.85 SEIU Building Inspector II 3 40 99 $5,648 $5,930 $6,226 $6,538 $6,865 32.58 34.21 35.92 37.72 39.60 PUMA Building Official 1 E 141 $8,577 $9,006 $9,457 $9,929 $10,426 49.49 51.96 54.56 57.29 60.15 GEMA Building Superintendent 1 E 115 $6,622 $6,953 $7,301 $7,666 $8,049 38.20 40.12 42.12 44.23 46.44 PUMA City Clerk 1 E 125 $7,315 $7,681 $8,065 $8,468 $8,891 42.20 44.31 46.53 48.85 51.30 PUMA City Engineer 1 E 168 $11,221 $11,782 $12,371 $12,990 $13,639 64.74 67.97 71.37 74.94 78.69 Unrepresented City Manager 1 E 202 $15,738 $16,525 $17,352 $18,219 $19,130 90.80 95.34 100.11 105.11 110.37 City of Hanford Full-Time Salary Schedule
City Council Adoption Date: 10-07-2025
MONTHLY SALARY HOURLY SALARY
BARGAINING OT FLSA SALARY
UNIT JOB TITLE DESIGNATION DESIGNATION RANGE 1/MIN 2 3 4 5/MAX 1/MIN 2 3 4 5/MAX
MONTHLY SALARY HOURLY SALARY
PUMA City Surveyor 1 E 155 $9,860 $10,353 $10,870 $11,414 $11,984 56.88 59.73 62.71 65.85 69.14 GEMA Civil Engineer 1 E 145 $8,926 $9,372 $9,841 $10,333 $10,849 51.49 54.07 56.77 59.61 62.59 SEIU Code Compliance Officer 3 40 89 $5,113 $5,368 $5,637 $5,919 $6,214 29.50 30.97 32.52 34.15 35.85 GEMA Code Compliance Supervisor 1 E 105 $5,995 $6,295 $6,609 $6,940 $7,287 34.59 36.32 38.13 40.04 42.04 SEIU Combined Building Inspector 3 40 109 $6,238 $6,550 $6,878 $7,222 $7,583 35.99 37.79 39.68 41.66 43.75 GEMA
Communications Dispatch
Supervisor 3 40 110 $6,301 $6,616 $6,947 $7,294 $7,659 36.35 38.17 40.08 42.08 44.18 SEIU Communications Dispatcher 3 40 75 $4,448 $4,670 $4,904 $5,149 $5,406 25.66 26.94 28.29 29.71 31.19 EMEA Community Development Director 1 E 173 $11,793 $12,383 $13,002 $13,652 $14,335 68.04 71.44 75.01 78.76 82.70 SEIU
Community Development
Technician 3 40 79 $4,628 $4,860 $5,103 $5,358 $5,626 26.70 28.04 29.44 30.91 32.46 SEIU Community Enhancement Officer 3 40 57 $3,718 $3,904 $4,100 $4,305 $4,520 21.45 22.53 23.65 24.83 26.08 PUMA Community Relations Manager 1 E 127 $7,462 $7,835 $8,227 $8,638 $9,070 43.05 45.20 47.46 49.84 52.33 SEIU Community Services Oficer 3 40 60 $3,831 $4,023 $4,224 $4,435 $4,657 22.10 23.21 24.37 25.59 26.87 SEIU Computer Technician 3 40 82 $4,769 $5,007 $5,257 $5,520 $5,796 27.51 28.89 30.33 31.85 33.44 SEIU
Construction
Coordinator/Inspector 3 40 107 $6,115 $6,421 $6,742 $7,079 $7,433 35.28 37.05 38.90 40.84 42.88 SEIU Construction Inspector I 3 40 87 $5,012 $5,262 $5,526 $5,802 $6,092 28.91 30.36 31.88 33.47 35.15 SEIU Construction Inspector II 3 40 97 $5,536 $5,813 $6,104 $6,409 $6,729 31.94 33.54 35.21 36.97 38.82 SEIU Custodian 3 40 47 $3,366 $3,535 $3,711 $3,897 $4,092 19.42 20.39 21.41 22.48 23.61 PUMA Deputy City Engineer 1 E 160 $10,362 $10,881 $11,425 $11,996 $12,596 59.78 62.77 65.91 69.21 72.67 Unrepresented Deputy City Manager 1 E 193 $14,390 $15,110 $15,865 $16,659 $17,491 83.02 87.17 91.53 96.11 100.91 PUMA Deputy Public Works Director 1 E 160 $10,362 $10,881 $11,425 $11,996 $12,596 59.78 62.77 65.91 69.21 72.67 SEIU Development Services Assistant 3 40 60 $3,831 $4,023 $4,224 $4,435 $4,657 22.10 23.21 24.37 25.59 26.87 SEIU
Development Services
Technician 3 40 75 $4,448 $4,670 $4,904 $5,149 $5,406 25.66 26.94 28.29 29.71 31.19 SEIU Engineering Technician I 3 40 77 $4,537 $4,764 $5,002 $5,252 $5,515 26.18 27.49 28.86 30.30 31.82 SEIU Engineering Technician II 3 40 87 $5,012 $5,262 $5,526 $5,802 $6,092 28.91 30.36 31.88 33.47 35.15 GEMA
Environmental Compliance
Analyst 1 E 99 $5,648 $5,930 $6,226 $6,538 $6,865 32.58 34.21 35.92 37.72 39.60 GEMA
Environmental Compliance
Supervisor 1 E 114 $6,557 $6,884 $7,229 $7,590 $7,970 37.83 39.72 41.70 43.79 45.98
BARGAINING OT FLSA SALARY
UNIT JOB TITLE DESIGNATION DESIGNATION RANGE 1/MIN 2 3 4 5/MAX 1/MIN 2 3 4 5/MAX
MONTHLY SALARY HOURLY SALARY
SEIU
Facilities Maintenance
Technician I 3 40 62 $3,908 $4,104 $4,309 $4,524 $4,750 22.55 23.67 24.86 26.10 27.41 SEIU
Facilities Maintenance
Technician II 3 40 72 $4,317 $4,533 $4,759 $4,997 $5,247 24.91 26.15 27.46 28.83 30.27 EMEA Finance Director 1 E 179 $12,519 $13,145 $13,802 $14,492 $15,217 72.22 75.84 79.63 83.61 87.79 PUMA Finance Manager 1 E 146 $9,015 $9,466 $9,939 $10,436 $10,958 52.01 54.61 57.34 60.21 63.22 GEMA Financial Analyst 1 E 119 $6,891 $7,236 $7,597 $7,977 $8,376 39.76 41.74 43.83 46.02 48.32 IAFF Fire Battalion Chief 1 E 162 10,571 11,099 11,654 12,237 12,849 60.99 64.03 67.24 70.60 74.13 IAFF Fire Battalion Chief* 4 E 120 $9,743 $10,231 $10,743 $11,279 $11,845 40.15 42.16 44.27 46.48 48.81 IAFF Fire Captain 4 24 141 $8,577 $9,006 $9,457 $9,929 $10,426 49.49 51.96 54.56 57.29 60.15 IAFF Fire Captain* 4 24 99 $7,906 $8,302 $8,717 $9,153 $9,610 32.58 34.21 35.92 37.72 39.60 EMEA Fire Chief 1 E 179 $12,519 $13,145 $13,802 $14,492 $15,217 72.22 75.84 79.63 83.61 87.79 IAFF Fire Engineer 4 24 124 $7,243 $7,605 $7,985 $8,384 $8,803 41.78 43.87 46.07 48.37 50.79 IAFF Fire Engineer* 4 24 82 $6,676 $7,011 $7,360 $7,729 $8,115 27.51 28.89 30.33 31.85 33.44 GEMA Fire Marshal 1 E 122 $7,100 $7,455 $7,828 $8,219 $8,630 40.96 43.01 45.16 47.42 49.79 GEMA Fire Prevention Coordinator 1 E 93 $5,320 $5,586 $5,866 $6,159 $6,467 30.69 32.23 33.84 35.53 37.31 IAFF Firefighter 4 24 114 $6,557 $6,884 $7,229 $7,590 $7,970 37.83 39.72 41.70 43.79 45.98 IAFF Firefighter* 4 24 72 $6,045 $6,346 $6,664 $6,996 $7,346 24.91 26.15 27.46 28.83 30.27 SEIU Fleet Mechanic I 3 40 68 $4,149 $4,356 $4,574 $4,802 $5,043 23.93 25.13 26.39 27.71 29.09 SEIU Fleet Mechanic II 3 40 78 $4,583 $4,812 $5,052 $5,305 $5,570 26.44 27.76 29.15 30.61 32.14 GEMA Fleet Superintendent 1 E 115 $6,622 $6,953 $7,301 $7,666 $8,049 38.20 40.12 42.12 44.23 46.44 GEMA Fleet Supervisor 1 E 99 $5,648 $5,930 $6,226 $6,538 $6,865 32.58 34.21 35.92 37.72 39.60 SEIU Heavy Equipment Operator 3 40 72 $4,317 $4,533 $4,759 $4,997 $5,247 24.91 26.15 27.46 28.83 30.27 GEMA Housing Analyst 1 E 119 $6,891 $7,236 $7,597 $7,977 $8,376 39.76 41.74 43.83 46.02 48.32 SEIU Housing Program Specialist 3 40 79 $4,628 $4,860 $5,103 $5,358 $5,626 26.70 28.04 29.44 30.91 32.46 PUMA Human Resources Analyst 1 E 112 $6,427 $6,749 $7,086 $7,441 $7,813 37.08 38.94 40.88 42.93 45.07 PUMA Human Resources Manager 1 E 161 $10,466 $10,989 $11,539 $12,116 $12,722 60.38 63.40 66.57 69.90 73.39
BARGAINING OT FLSA SALARY
UNIT JOB TITLE DESIGNATION DESIGNATION RANGE 1/MIN 2 3 4 5/MAX 1/MIN 2 3 4 5/MAX
MONTHLY SALARY HOURLY SALARY
GEMA Human Resources Technician 2 40 85 $4,913 $5,159 $5,417 $5,688 $5,972 28.35 29.76 31.25 32.81 34.45 PUMA Information Systems Analyst 1 E 125 $7,315 $7,681 $8,065 $8,468 $8,891 42.20 44.31 46.53 48.85 51.30 GEMA Information Systems Specialist 1 E 106 $6,055 $6,358 $6,676 $7,009 $7,360 34.93 36.68 38.51 40.44 42.46 PUMA Information Technology Manager 1 E 140 $8,492 $8,917 $9,363 $9,831 $10,323 49.00 51.44 54.02 56.72 59.55 GEMA Land Surveyor 1 E 145 $8,926 $9,372 $9,841 $10,333 $10,849 51.49 54.07 56.77 59.61 62.59 SEIU Landscape Services Technician 3 40 77 $4,537 $4,764 $5,002 $5,252 $5,515 26.18 27.49 28.86 30.30 31.82 SEIU Meter Reader 3 40 60 $3,831 $4,023 $4,224 $4,435 $4,657 22.10 23.21 24.37 25.59 26.87 SEIU Office Assistant I 3 40 40 $3,140 $3,297 $3,462 $3,635 $3,816 18.11 19.02 19.97 20.97 22.02 SEIU Office Assistant II 3 40 50 $3,468 $3,642 $3,824 $4,015 $4,216 20.01 21.01 22.06 23.16 24.32 SEIU Parking Control Officer 3 40 50 $3,468 $3,642 $3,824 $4,015 $4,216 20.01 21.01 22.06 23.16 24.32 EMEA
Parks & Community Services
Director 1 E 168 $11,221 $11,782 $12,371 $12,990 $13,639 64.74 67.97 71.37 74.94 78.69 EMEA
Parks & Community Services
Director 1 E 163 $10,676 $11,210 $11,771 $12,359 $12,977 61.59 64.67 67.91 71.30 74.87 y-rated SEIU Parks Maintenance Worker I 3 40 57 $3,718 $3,904 $4,100 $4,305 $4,520 21.45 22.53 23.65 24.83 26.08 SEIU Parks Maintenance Worker II 3 40 67 $4,107 $4,313 $4,528 $4,755 $4,993 23.70 24.88 26.13 27.43 28.80 PUMA Parks Manager 1 E 137 $8,243 $8,655 $9,088 $9,542 $10,019 47.55 49.93 52.43 55.05 57.80 GEMA Parks Supervisor 1 E 94 $5,373 $5,642 $5,924 $6,220 $6,531 31.00 32.55 34.18 35.89 37.68 PUMA Payroll Analyst 1 E 99 $5,648 $5,930 $6,226 $6,538 $6,865 32.58 34.21 35.92 37.72 39.60 GEMA Payroll Specialist 2 40 78 $4,583 $4,812 $5,052 $5,305 $5,570 26.44 27.76 29.15 30.61 32.14 GEMA Plans Examiner 1 E 111 $6,364 $6,682 $7,016 $7,367 $7,735 36.71 38.55 40.48 42.50 44.63 HPOA Police Cadet 4 40 53.5 $3,591 $3,771 $3,959 $4,157 $4,365 20.72 21.75 22.84 23.98 25.18 HPOA Police Captain 1 E 161.5 $10,518 $11,044 $11,597 $12,176 $12,785 60.68 63.72 66.90 70.25 73.76 EMEA Police Chief 1 E 185 $13,289 $13,954 $14,651 $15,384 $16,153 76.67 80.50 84.53 88.75 93.19 HPOA Police Corporal 4 14 124.5 $7,279 $7,643 $8,025 $8,426 $8,847 41.99 44.09 46.30 48.61 51.04 HPOA Police Lieutenant 1 E 153.5 $9,714 $10,199 $10,709 $11,245 $11,807 56.04 58.84 61.78 64.87 68.12 HPOA Police Officer/Investigator* 4 14 114.5 $6,589 $6,919 $7,265 $7,628 $8,009 38.02 39.92 41.91 44.01 46.21 SEIU Police Records Assistant 3 40 58 $3,756 $3,943 $4,141 $4,348 $4,565 21.67 22.75 23.89 25.08 26.34
BARGAINING OT FLSA SALARY
UNIT JOB TITLE DESIGNATION DESIGNATION RANGE 1/MIN 2 3 4 5/MAX 1/MIN 2 3 4 5/MAX
MONTHLY SALARY HOURLY SALARY
HPOA Police Sergeant 4 14 139.5 $8,450 $8,873 $9,317 $9,782 $10,272 48.75 51.19 53.75 56.44 59.26 GEMA
Police Support Services
Administrator 1 E 120 $6,960 $7,308 $7,673 $8,057 $8,460 40.15 42.16 44.27 46.48 48.81 PUMA Principal Planner 1 E 141 $8,577 $9,006 $9,457 $9,929 $10,426 49.49 51.96 54.56 57.29 60.15 GEMA Project Manager 1 E 132 $7,843 $8,235 $8,647 $9,079 $9,533 45.25 47.51 49.88 52.38 55.00 SEIU
Property and Evidence
Technician 3 40 65 $4,027 $4,228 $4,439 $4,661 $4,894 23.23 24.39 25.61 26.89 28.24 EMEA Public Works Director 1 E 175 $12,030 $12,632 $13,264 $13,927 $14,623 69.41 72.88 76.52 80.35 84.36 PUMA Public Works Manager 1 E 142 $8,663 $9,096 $9,551 $10,029 $10,530 49.98 52.48 55.10 57.86 60.75 GEMA Purchasing Agent 1 E 119 $6,891 $7,236 $7,597 $7,977 $8,376 39.76 41.74 43.83 46.02 48.32 SEIU Recreation Coordinator 3 40 81 $4,721 $4,958 $5,205 $5,466 $5,739 27.24 28.60 30.03 31.53 33.11 PUMA Recreation Manager 1 E 119 $6,891 $7,236 $7,597 $7,977 $8,376 39.76 41.74 43.83 46.02 48.32 GEMA Recreation Supervisor 1 E 99 $5,648 $5,930 $6,226 $6,538 $6,865 32.58 34.21 35.92 37.72 39.60 SEIU Recycling Coordinator 3 40 88 $5,062 $5,315 $5,581 $5,860 $6,153 29.20 30.66 32.20 33.81 35.50 SEIU Refuse Collector 3 40 66 $4,067 $4,270 $4,484 $4,708 $4,943 23.46 24.64 25.87 27.16 28.52 PUMA Refuse Manager 1 E 129 $7,612 $7,993 $8,392 $8,812 $9,252 43.92 46.11 48.42 50.84 53.38 SEIU Refuse Service Worker 3 40 76 $4,492 $4,717 $4,953 $5,200 $5,460 25.92 27.21 28.57 30.00 31.50 GEMA Refuse Supervisor 1 E 102 $5,819 $6,110 $6,415 $6,736 $7,073 33.57 35.25 37.01 38.86 40.80 GEMA Regulatory Compliance Analyst 1 E 99 $5,648 $5,930 $6,226 $6,538 $6,865 32.58 34.21 35.92 37.72 39.60 PUMA Risk Management Analyst 1 E 115 $6,622 $6,953 $7,301 $7,666 $8,049 38.20 40.12 42.12 44.23 46.44 GEMA Safety and Risk Technician 2 40 85 $4,913 $5,159 $5,417 $5,688 $5,972 28.35 29.76 31.25 32.81 34.45 GEMA
Sanitary Sewer Collection
Supervisor 1 E 104 $5,936 $6,232 $6,544 $6,871 $7,215 34.24 35.96 37.75 39.64 41.62 GEMA Senior Administrative Analyst 1 E 119 $6,891 $7,236 $7,597 $7,977 $8,376 39.76 41.74 43.83 46.02 48.32 PUMA Senior Civil Engineer 1 E 155 $9,860 $10,353 $10,870 $11,414 $11,984 56.88 59.73 62.71 65.85 69.14 SEIU
Senior Combined Building
Inspector 3 40 119 $6,891 $7,236 $7,597 $7,977 $8,376 39.76 41.74 43.83 46.02 48.32 SEIU
Senior Communuications
Dispatcher 3 40 96 $5,481 $5,756 $6,043 $6,345 $6,663 31.62 33.20 34.87 36.61 38.44 GEMA Senior Construction Inpector 1 E 120 $6,960 $7,308 $7,673 $8,057 $8,460 40.15 42.16 44.27 46.48 48.81 SEIU Senior Custodian 3 40 57 $3,718 $3,904 $4,100 $4,305 $4,520 21.45 22.53 23.65 24.83 26.08
BARGAINING OT FLSA SALARY
UNIT JOB TITLE DESIGNATION DESIGNATION RANGE 1/MIN 2 3 4 5/MAX 1/MIN 2 3 4 5/MAX
MONTHLY SALARY HOURLY SALARY
PUMA Senior Engineer 1 E 150 $9,381 $9,850 $10,343 $10,860 $11,403 54.12 56.83 59.67 62.65 65.78 SEIU
Senior Facility/Building
Maintenance Technician 3 40 92 $5,268 $5,531 $5,807 $6,098 $6,403 30.39 31.91 33.50 35.18 36.94 SEIU Senior Fleet Mechanic 3 40 88 $5,062 $5,315 $5,581 $5,860 $6,153 29.20 30.66 32.20 33.81 35.50 PUMA Senior Human Resources Analyst 1 E 122 $7,100 $7,455 $7,828 $8,219 $8,630 40.96 43.01 45.16 47.42 49.79 SEIU Senior Maintenance Worker 3 40 77 $4,537 $4,764 $5,002 $5,252 $5,515 26.18 27.49 28.86 30.30 31.82 SEIU Senior Meter Reader 3 40 70 $4,232 $4,444 $4,666 $4,899 $5,144 24.42 25.64 26.92 28.26 29.68 GEMA Senior Planner 1 E 126 $7,388 $7,758 $8,145 $8,553 $8,980 42.62 44.76 46.99 49.34 51.81 GEMA Senior Plans Examiner 1 E 121 $7,030 $7,381 $7,750 $8,138 $8,544 40.56 42.58 44.71 46.95 49.30 SEIU Senior Police Records Assistant 3 40 68 $4,149 $4,356 $4,574 $4,802 $5,043 23.93 25.13 26.39 27.71 29.09 SEIU Senior Refuse Collector 3 40 81 $4,721 $4,958 $5,205 $5,466 $5,739 27.24 28.60 30.03 31.53 33.11 SEIU
Senior Utilities Maintenance
Worker 3 40 87 $5,012 $5,262 $5,526 $5,802 $6,092 28.91 30.36 31.88 33.47 35.15 SEIU
Sewer Collections Maintenance
Worker I 3 40 57 $3,718 $3,904 $4,100 $4,305 $4,520 21.45 22.53 23.65 24.83 26.08 SEIU
Sewer Collections Maintenance
Worker II 3 40 67 $4,107 $4,313 $4,528 $4,755 $4,993 23.70 24.88 26.13 27.43 28.80 SEIU Shop and Parts Specialist 3 40 73 $4,360 $4,578 $4,807 $5,047 $5,300 25.15 26.41 27.73 29.12 30.58 SEIU Sports Coordinator 3 40 81 $4,721 $4,958 $5,205 $5,466 $5,739 27.24 28.60 30.03 31.53 33.11 SEIU Storm Maintenance Worker I 3 40 57 $3,718 $3,904 $4,100 $4,305 $4,520 21.45 22.53 23.65 24.83 26.08 SEIU Storm Maintenance Worker II 3 40 67 $4,107 $4,313 $4,528 $4,755 $4,993 23.70 24.88 26.13 27.43 28.80 SEIU Streets Maintenance Worker I 3 40 57 $3,718 $3,904 $4,100 $4,305 $4,520 21.45 22.53 23.65 24.83 26.08 SEIU Streets Maintenance Worker II 3 40 67 $4,107 $4,313 $4,528 $4,755 $4,993 23.70 24.88 26.13 27.43 28.80 PUMA Streets Manager 1 E 131 $7,765 $8,153 $8,561 $8,989 $9,438 44.80 47.04 49.39 51.86 54.45 GEMA Streets Supervisor 1 E 106 $6,055 $6,358 $6,676 $7,009 $7,360 34.93 36.68 38.51 40.44 42.46 GEMA Supervising Building Inspector 1 E 126 $7,388 $7,758 $8,145 $8,553 $8,980 42.62 44.76 46.99 49.34 51.81 SEIU Sweeper Operator 3 40 66 $4,067 $4,270 $4,484 $4,708 $4,943 23.46 24.64 25.87 27.16 28.52 SEIU Traffic Control Technician 3 40 92 $5,268 $5,531 $5,807 $6,098 $6,403 30.39 31.91 33.50 35.18 36.94 EMEA Utilities & Engineering Director 1 E 179 $12,519 $13,145 $13,802 $14,492 $15,217 72.22 75.84 79.63 83.61 87.79 SEIU Utilities Maintenance Worker I 3 40 67 $4,107 $4,313 $4,528 $4,755 $4,993 23.70 24.88 26.13 27.43 28.80
BARGAINING OT FLSA SALARY
UNIT JOB TITLE DESIGNATION DESIGNATION RANGE 1/MIN 2 3 4 5/MAX 1/MIN 2 3 4 5/MAX
MONTHLY SALARY HOURLY SALARY
SEIU Utilities Maintenance Worker II 3 40 77 $4,537 $4,764 $5,002 $5,252 $5,515 26.18 27.49 28.86 30.30 31.82 PUMA Utilities Manager 1 E 131 $7,765 $8,153 $8,561 $8,989 $9,438 44.80 47.04 49.39 51.86 54.45 GEMA Utilities Supervisor 1 E 108 $6,177 $6,485 $6,810 $7,150 $7,508 35.63 37.42 39.29 41.25 43.31 GEMA Utility Billing Specialist 1 E 91 $5,215 $5,476 $5,750 $6,037 $6,339 30.09 31.59 33.17 34.83 36.57 SEIU Water Conservation Technician 3 40 79 $4,628 $4,860 $5,103 $5,358 $5,626 26.70 28.04 29.44 30.91 32.46 PUMA WWTP Manager 1 E 142 $8,663 $9,096 $9,551 $10,029 $10,530 49.98 52.48 55.10 57.86 60.75 SEIU WWTP Operator I 3 40 75 $4,448 $4,670 $4,904 $5,149 $5,406 25.66 26.94 28.29 29.71 31.19 SEIU WWTP Operator II 3 40 85 $4,913 $5,159 $5,417 $5,688 $5,972 28.35 29.76 31.25 32.81 34.45 GEMA WWTP Supervisor 1 E 111 $6,364 $6,682 $7,016 $7,367 $7,735 36.71 38.55 40.48 42.50 44.63 SEIU WWTP/OIT 3 40 60 $3,831 $4,023 $4,224 $4,435 $4,657 22.10 23.21 24.37 25.59 26.87 Barganing Group Designation Overtime Designation FLSA Designation EMEA 1. No compensation for overtime work
GEMA
IAFF
HPOA
PUMA
SEIU
Unrep
NA
*2,912 hours worked annually (all other job classifications salary are based on 2,080 hours worked annually) The designated salary range is the nearest possible to the calculated amount without falling below it.
Not Applicable
Executive Management Employees Association
General Employees Management Association
International Association of Firefighters
Hanford Police Officers Association
Service Employees International Union Local 521
Professional Upper Management Association
Administrative assignment pay in the Fire Department is calculated by taking current base rate x 2,912 multiplying that amount by 1.075 and dividing the total by 2,080. This converts a 56 hour work week to a 40 hour week.
Unrepresented
E - Exempt
40 - 40 hour, 7 day work period (non-exempt)
14 - 86 hour/14 day work period (7k exemption)
24 -182 hour/24 day work period (7k exemption)
Management Employee
Conf/Other Employee
General Employee
Fire/Police Employee
2. Shall be paid for overtime work
3. Shall be paid for overtime work
4. Shall be paid for overtime work
BARGAINING OT FLSA
UNIT JOB TITLE DESIGNATION DESIGNATION 1/MIN to 5/MAX
NA Airport Manager 3 40 $25.00 to $25.00 Barganing Group Designation NA Airport Operations Attendant 3 40 $17.00 to $19.00 Not Applicable NA NA Certified Instructor 3 40 $17.00 to $23.00
NA Clerical Support 3 40 $17.00 to $19.00 Overtime Designation NA Code Enforcement Officer 3 40 $17.00 to $19.00 3.General Employee Shall be paid for overtime work NA Community Service Officer 3 40 $17.00 to $19.00
NA Custodian 3 40 $17.00 to $19.00 FLSA Designation
NA Engineering Technician Aide 3 40 $17.00 to $19.00 40 - 40 hour, 7 day work period (non-exempt) NA Facilities Host 3 40 $17.00 to $19.00
NA Fire Help 3 40 $22.24 to $26.40
NA Fire Inspector 3 40 $25.00 to $25.00
NA Fleet Mechanic (Helper) 3 40 $17.00 to $25.00
NA Graffiti Control Officer 3 40 $17.00 to $19.00
NA Ice Rink Maintenance Technician 3 40 $18.00 to $22.00 NA Ice Rink Manager 3 40 $20.00 to $22.00
NA Intern 3 40 $17.00 to $19.00
NA Licensed Surveyor in Training 3 40 $35.00 to $50.00
NA Lead Facilities Host 3 40 $21.00 to $23.00
NA Management Intern 3 40 $17.00 to $22.00
NA Meter Reader 3 40 $17.00 to $19.00
NA Paint Program Coordinator 3 40 $17.00 to $19.00
NA Parking Control Officer 3 40 $17.00 to $19.00
NA Pool Manager 3 40 $17.00 to $19.00
NA Parks/Public Works Laborer 3 40 $18.00 to $22.00
NA Recreation Leader I 3 40 $17.00 to $18.00
NA Recreation Leader II 3 40 $17.50 to $18.50
NA Recreation Leader III 3 40 $18.00 to $19.00
NA Refuse Collector 3 40 $17.00 to $20.50
NA Reserve Police Officer (Level I) 3 40 $22.24 to $26.40 NA Senior Fire Inspector 3 40 $30.00 to $30.00
NA Sports Coordinator 3 40 $22.00 to $22.00
NA Sports Official 3 40 $17.00 to $23.00
City of Hanford Part-Time Salary Schedule
City Council Adoption Date - 10-07-2025
The above list contains the City of Hanford's part-time positions. Appointments for part-time work may be paid at an hourly rate as high as Step “3” of the range to which a full-time job classification has been established. Part-time appointments made at higher than Step “3” must be approved by the City Manager. If a part-time employee works more than 1,000 hours in a fiscal year he/she must become a member of CalPERS with the employee and the City making the appropriate contribution as defined by the City’s CalPERS contract. The employee will remain a CalPERS member until termination.
HOURLY SALARY
14.E.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/7/2025 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Community Development: 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 06-25, approving Rezone No. 2022-01, a request to change the zoning on 39.16 acres from C-H Highway Commercial to C-S Service Commercial and R-H High-Density Residential with a Planned Unit Development overlay. The project is located between 11th and 12th Avenues along Glendale Drive, north of Highway 198 (APN 011- 060-007, 011-060-008, 012-290-040, 012-290-042, and 012-290-054).
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 25-06, approving Rezone No. 2022-01.
Recommended Motion: I move to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 25-06, approving Rezone No. 2022-01.
BACKGROUND:
On September 16, 2025 the City Council held a public hearing for General Plan Amendment No. 2022-01, Rezone No. 2022-01, and Planned Unit Development No. 2022-01. During the meeting, the City Council introduced the ordinance and waived the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-06 for the rezone action of the proposed project.
Figure 1: Project Location
Rezone No. 2022-01
Rezone No. 2022-01 is a request to change the zoning from C-H Highway Commercial to a combination of C-S Service Commercial and R-H High-Density Residential, due to incompatibility with the Hanford Place Master Plan and the existing C-H Highway Commercial zoning.
Figure 1: Existing Zoning
C-H Highway Commercial
Figure 2: Proposed Zoning
C-S Service Commercial and R-H High-Density Residential
The council voted to approve all items, including the introduction and waiving of the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-06, by a 4-0 vote (1 abstention).
All findings were made by the City Council in accordance with Section 17.86.030 of the Hanford Municipal Code.
Pursuant to HMC 17.06.060 Zone Changes, changes to the zoning map shall be approved by ordinance of the City Council, in accordance with Chapter 17.86. Chapter 17.86 of the Municipal Code describes the process for consideration of a Rezone. The reviewing authority is required to make the required findings below:
1. That the amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and the Municipal Code.
Analysis: That Rezone No. 2022-01 is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan, specifically consistent with Goals E1, L2, and L3, and Policies L38-41, L51-55, L11, L107, L135, L137 and P80. All regulations pertaining to C-S – Service Commercial and R-H High-Density Residential zone district will be enforced as development occurs through the Site Plan
Review process, except as expressly modified by the Hanford Place Development Master Plan.
2. The amendment would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community.
Analysis: That this application has been reviewed by County departments, utility companies, City Fire Department, City Building Department, and other involved departments. Any mitigation required for public health and safety were applied to the proposal and required in the mitigation monitoring and reporting program.
3. The amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City;
Analysis: That jobs-housing balance is achieved by increasing opportunities for people to work and live in close proximity. The ratio is expressed as the number of jobs divided by the number of housing units. The jobs-housing balance is a general tool for analyzing where people work, where they live, and how effectively they can travel between the two. In the planning area, the jobs-housing balance ratio in 2013-2014 was 1.17. It is estimated that the implementation of the General Plan would increase the jobs-housing balance by 0.45 to 1.62, which would make the planning area a jobs-rich area. The proposal to change the designation from Highway Commercial to a combination of Service Commercial and High-Density Residential will impact the job-housing balance projected by increasing the number of residential units in the area. The addition of the residential units to the formerly commercial designation will not affect the City’s ability to maintain an appropriate balance of land uses within the city, as the increase in housing will bring more residential units to the jobs-rich planning area.
4. The anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses.
Analysis: That the Hanford Place Master Plan proposes the development of a medical and mixed-use development on property proposed to be zoned C-S Service Commercial and R-H High-Density Residential. The land uses within the Hanford Place development are compatible with the surrounding land uses and compatible with future surrounding lands uses.
Direction Existing Land Use General Plan
Designation
Zone District
North Railroad; Adventist Health
Medical Center; single-
family residential
Office; Office Residential O Office; O-R Office
Residential
South CA-198; car dealership;
basin; single-family
residential
Highway Commercial,
Open Space, Low-Density
Residential
C-H Highway Commercial,
PF Public Facility, R-L-5
Low-Density Residential
East Integrate shopping center
– grocery, retail, gym,
restaurant
Regional Commercial C-R Regional Commercial
West Veterinary hospital, mini-
storage, California
Highway Patrol, hotel
Highway Commercial C-H Highway Commercial
The project will be developed in conformance with the C-S Service Commercial and R-H High- Density Residential zone district regulations, except where expressly modified by the Hanford Place Master Plan (PUD).
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance 25-06
CC Ordinance Rezone No. 2022-01 Page 1 of 14
ORDINANCE NO. 06-25
REZONE NO. 2022-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HANFORD REZONING
PROPERTY FROM C-H HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL TO A COMBINATION OF C-S SERVICE COMMERCIAL AND R-H HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ON 39.16 ACRES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2022-01. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED BETWEEN 11TH AND 12TH AVENUES ALONG GLENDALE DRIVE, NORTH OF HIGHWAY 198 (APN 011-060-007, 011-060-008, 012-290-040, 012-290-042, AND 012-290-054).
The City Council of the City of Hanford does ordain as follows:
Section 1: The following described territory situated in the City of Hanford is hereby rezoned under the terms of Chapter 17.86 of the Hanford Municipal Code:
Rezone No. 2022-01
FROM: City zoning C-H Highway Commercial
TO: A combination of City zoning C-S Service C ommercial and R-H Hi ghway Commercial
On property located between 11
th and 12th Avenues, along Glendale Drive, North of Highway 198 (APN 011-060-007, 011-060-008, 012-290-040, 012-290-042, AND 012-290-054), containing approximately
39.16 acres, as depicted in attached Exhibit A; and
Section 2: The Council does hereby find as a fact that this Ordinance has been recommended for passage by the Planning Commission of the City of Hanford after public hearing before the Planning Commission after notice required by Section 17.70.100 of the Hanford Municipal Code and Government Code Section 65854. The City Council finds that Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2023-93 is approved, in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act , with the incorporation of the mitigations set forth in the Mitigation Monitor ing and Reporting Program , attached as Exhibit B. The City Council hereby finds that the rezoning is required to achieve the objectives of the zoning regulations as set forth in Section 17.06.010 of the Hanford Municipal Code, and that this Ordinance has been introduced by the City Council after public hearing held on the 16
th day of September 2025 at 7:00 p.m. of said day after notice required under the provisions of Section 65856 of the Government Code.
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1. That the amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and the Municipal Code.
Analysis: That Rezone No. 2022-01 is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan, specifically consistent with Goals E1, L2, and L3, and Policies L38 -41, L51- 55, L11, L107, L135, L137 and P80. All regulations pertaining to C -S – Service Commercial and R-H High-Density Residential zone district will be enforced as development occurs through the Site Plan Review process, except as expressly modified by the Hanford Place Development Master Plan.
2. The amendment would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community.
Analysis: That this application has been reviewed by County departments, utility companies, City Fire Department, City Building Department, and other involved departments. Any mitigation required for public health and safety were applied to the proposal and required in the mitigation monitoring and reporting program.
3. The amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City;
Analysis: That jobs-housing balance is achieved by increasing opportunities for people to work and live in close proximity. The ratio is expressed as the number of jobs divided by the number of housing units. The jobs-housing balance is a general tool for analyzing where people work, where they live, and how effectively they can travel between the two. In the planning area, the jobs- housing balance ratio in 2013-2014 was 1.17. It is estimated that the implementation of the General Plan would increase the jobs-housing balance by 0.45 to 1.62, which would make the planning area a jobs -rich area. The proposal to change the designation from Highway Commercial to a combination of Service Commercial and High-Density Residential will impact the job -housing balance projected by increasing the number of residential units in the area. The addition of the residential units to the formerly commercial designation will not affect the City’s ability to maintain an appropriate balance of land uses within the City, as the inc rease in housing will bring more residential units to the jobs-rich planning area.
4. The anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses.
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Analysis: That the Hanford Place Master Plan proposes the development of a medical and mixed - use development on property proposed to be zoned C-S Service Commercial and R-H High-Density Residential. The land uses within the Hanford Place development are co mpatible with the surrounding land uses and compatible with future surrounding lands uses.
Direction Existing Land Use General Plan Designation Zone District North
Railroad; Adventist Health
Medical Center; single-family
residential
Office; Office Residential O Office; O- R Office
Residential
South CA-198; car dealership; basin;
single-family residential
Highway Commercial, Open
Space, Low-Density
Residential
C-H Highway Commercial,
PF Public Facility, R -L-5
Low-Density Residential
East Integrate shopping center –
grocery, retail, gym, restaurant Regional Commercial C-R Regional Commercial West
Veterinary hospital, mini -
storage, California Highway
Patrol, hotel
Highway Commercial C-H Highway Commercial
The project will be developed in conformance with the C -S Service Commercial and R -H High- Density Residential zone district regulations, except where expressly modified by the Hanford Place Master Plan (PUD).
Section 3: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage, and shall be published once in the Hanford Sentinel within fifteen (15) days after its passage, and the zoning will apply to such property in the event of subsequent annexation to the City under the provisions of Section 65859 of the Government Code.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford duly called and held on the ____ day of ________, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Council Member
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
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NOES:
Council Member
________________________
ABSTAIN:
Council Member
________________________
ABSENT:
Council Member
________________________
ATTEST:
Natalie Corral
APPROVED
_________________________
MAYOR of the City of Hanford
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CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF KINGS ) ss
CITY OF HANFORD )
I, NATALIE CORRAL, City Clerk of the City of Hanford, do hereby certify the foregoing ordinance was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford on the 16 th day of September
2025 and it was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the _______ day of ______________, 2025.
Dated: _____________________ _____________________________
Natalie Corral
City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Current and Proposed Zone District
Existing Zoning
C-H Highway Commercial
Proposed Zoning
C-S Service Commercial and R-H High-Density Residential
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Exhibit B
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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Biological Resources
Will the project:
Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special -status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service?
Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
Mitigation Measures
Mitigation Measure BIO -1 Conduct Preconstruction Clearance Surveys for San Joaquin Kit Fox and Burrowing Owl. A preconstruction clearance survey is required for San Joaquin kit fox and burrowing owl no more than 30 calendar days prior to initiation of project activities. All survey results must be delivered to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), and the City. If the survey results find an active burrow of one or both of these species on the project site, the applicant must coordinate with the applicable resource agencies (CDFW for burrowing owl, CDFW and USFWS for kit fox) to obtain applicable agency approval(s)/permit(s) prior to any ground disturbance activities on the site.
Specific avoidance, den excavation, passive relocation, and compensatory mitigation activities shall be performed as required by the applicable agency. Appropriate provisions of the CDFW Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation and USFWS Standardized Recom mendations for Protection of the Endangered San Joaquin Kit Fox shall be adhered to.
Mitigation Measure BIO -2 Worker Environmental Awareness Training. Prior to initial groundbreaking, Worker Environmental Awareness Training shall be conducted by a qualified biologist to educate all construction personnel on the relevant federal, state, and local laws related to potentially occurring special -status species at the site. The tailgate session shall include training on identification of species that may be found on the project site, the status of those species, and any legal protection afforded to those species. Personnel will be advised to report any special-status species encountered promptly. A fact sheet conveying this information will be prepared for display or for distribution to anyone who may enter the project site.
Mitigation Measure BIO-3 Construction Site Housekeeping and Operational Requirements.
Habitat subject to permanent and temporary construction disturbances and other types of ongoing project-related disturbance activities shall be minimized by adhering to the following USFWS Standardized Recommendations for Protection of the Endangered San J oaquin Kit Fox:
a) To minimize temporary disturbances, all project-related vehicle traffic shall be restricted to established roads, construction areas, and other designated areas. These areas shall also be included in preconstruction surveys and, to the extent possible, sh all be established in locations disturbed by previous activities to prevent further impacts.
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b) Project-related vehicles shall observe a daytime speed limit of 20 -mph throughout the site in all project sites, except on county roads and state and federal highways; this is particularly important at night when kit foxes are most active. Night-time cons truction shall be minimized to the extent possible. However, if it does occur, then the speed limit shall be reduced to 10-mph. Off-road traffic outside of designated project sites shall be prohibited.
c) To prevent inadvertent entrapment of kit foxes or other animals during the construction phase of a project, all excavated, steepwalled holes or trenches more than 2-feet deep shall be covered at the close of each working day by plywood or similar materials. If the trenches cannot be closed, one or more escape ramps constructed of earthen-fill or wooden planks shall be installed. Before such holes or trenches are filled, they shall be thoroughly inspected for trapped animals. If at any time a trapped or i njured kit fox is discovered, the USFWS and the CDFW shall be contacted.
d) Kit foxes are attracted to den-like structures such as pipes and may enter stored pipes and become trapped or injured. All construction pipes, culverts, or similar structures with a diameter of 4-inches or greater that are stored at a construction site for one or more overnight periods shall be thoroughly inspected for kit foxes before the pipe is subsequently buried, capped, or otherwise used or moved in any way. If a kit fox is discovered inside a pipe, that section of pipe shall not be moved until the
USFWS and CDFW have been consulted. If
necessary, and under the direct supervision of a qualified biologist, the pipe may be moved only once to remove it from the path of construction activity, until the fox has escaped. In the case of trapped animals, escape ramps or structures shall be installed immediately to allow the animal(s) to escape, or the USFWS and CDFW should be contacted for further guidance.
e) All food-related trash items such as wrappers, cans, bottles, and food scraps shall be disposed of in securely closed containers and removed at least once a week from a construction or project site.
f) Pets, such as dogs or cats, shall not be permitted on the project site to prevent harassment, mortality of kit foxes, or destruction of dens.
g) Use of rodenticides and herbicides in project sites shall be restricted. This is necessary to prevent primary or secondary poisoning of kit foxes and the depletion of prey populations on which they depend. All uses of such compounds shall observe label an d other restrictions mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Department of Food and Agriculture, and other state and federal legislation. If rodent control must be conducted, zinc phosphide should be used because of a proven lower risk to kit fox.
Mitigation Measure BIO -4 Nesting Bird Surveys and Avoidance. If vegetation removal, construction, or grading activities are planned to occur within the active nesting bird season (February 15 through September 15), a qualified biologist shall conduct a preconstruction nesting bird survey no more than 5 days prior to the start of such activities. The nesting bird survey shall include the project site and areas immediately adjacent to the site that could potentially be affected by project-related activities s uch as noise, vibration, increased human activity, and dust, etc. For any active nest(s) identified, the qualified biologist shall establish an appropriate buffer zone around the active nest(s). The appropriate buffer shall be determined by the qualified biologist based on species, location, and the nature of the proposed activities.
Project activities shall be avoided within the buffer zone until the nest is deemed no longer active by the qualified biologist.
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Mitigation Measure BIO-5 Agency Coordination for Peoples Ditch. Prior to any modifications to Peoples Ditch, it is recommended to consult with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), CDFW, and Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) to verify the feature’s jurisdictional status and obtain applicable permit(s) and/or authorization(s). A notification of streambed alteration should be submitted to the CDFW in accordance with Section 1602 of the California Fish and Game Code. Unless categoricall y excluded under effective definitions or existing documentation confirms that no permit is needed, the Central Valley RWQCB and Sacramento District of the USACE should be consulted regarding potential permitting needs under the California Water Code and federal Clean Water Act, respectively, associated with the proposed Peoples Ditch modifications.
Cultural Resources
Will the project:
Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to §15064.5?
Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5?
Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Mitigation Measures
Mitigation Measure CULT-1 Because of the very high sensitivity of the soil type in the project area, the possibility exists that buried archaeological deposits within the project site. Therefore, archaeological monitoring must be conducted during ground-disturbing construction acti vities in native soil, including clearing and grubbing. Monitoring should occur on a full -time basis during all excavation activities until the Project Archaeologist, based on the archaeological monitor’s observations, is satisfied that there is little lik elihood of encountering intact archaeological deposits. The Project Archaeologist may also determine it is appropriate to reduce monitoring to spot-checking or on a part-time basis. Upon completion of the monitoring and, if necessary, mitigation, the archa eologist should prepare a report to document the methods and results of the monitoring. The final report should be submitted to the SSJVIC.
Mitigation Measure CULT-2 Additional mapping and subsurface testing of AE -4167-01 shall be conducted to evaluate its eligibility for inclusion in the California Register of Historical Resources, pursuant to California Public Resources Code (PRC) 5024.1. Additional focused subsurface testing in areas not previously disturbed by historic-era activities must be conducted to confirm presence/absence of high-sensitivity paleosols that may include intact prehistoric cultural deposits. If intact prehistoric cultur al deposits are encountered during subsurface presence/absence testing, further investigation must be conducted to determine if the deposit retains integrity and is eligible for inclusion in the California Register of Historical Resources.
The methods and findings of the additional studies would be presented as an addendum to the Cultural Resource Inventory for the Hanford Place Medical and Mixed- Use Property Project and would include cultural resource management recommendations to guide mitigation of potential adverse effects to any identified historical resources within the project area.
Mitigation Measure CULT-3 Any human remains encountered during project -related ground disturbing activities shall be treated in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5. The project sponsor shall inform all contractor(s) performing excavation of the sensitivity of the project site for human remains and include the following directive in the appropriate contract documents: If human remains are uncovered, all work within 50 feet of the discovery shall be halted and the Kings County Coroner notified immediately. At the same time, the on-site monitoring archaeologist shall assess the situation and consult with agencies as appropriate.
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Project personnel shall not collect or move any human remains or associated materials. If the human remains are of Native American origin, the Coroner must notify the California State Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) within 24 hours of this identification. The NAHC will formally identify a Native American Most Likely Descendant (MLD) —if one is not already on-site—to inspect the site and provide recommendations for the proper treatment of the remains and associated grave goods. Such recommendations shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the NAHC prior to work resuming within 50 feet of the discovered remains.
Mitigation Measure CULT-4 A Burial Treatment Plan shall be entered into by the project applicant/property owner prior to any ground disturbing activities.
Geology and Soils
Will the project:
b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? f. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological Mitigation Measures
Mitigation Measure GEO-1 To reduce the potential for soil erosion during construction of the proposed project, an Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared for the project in conformance with the California Storm Water Best Management Practice Handbook for Construction Activity, prior to the start of grading.
Mitigation Measure GEO-2 The project applicant shall inform its contractor(s) of the sensitivity of the project area for paleontological resources. Should paleontological resources be encountered during project subsurface construction activities, all ground- disturbing activities within 25 feet shall be redirected and a qualified paleontologist contacted to assess the situation, consult with agencies as appropriate, and make recommendations for the treatment of the discovery. If found to be significant, and project activities cannot avoid the paleontological resources, adverse effects to paleontological resources shall be mitigated. Mitigation may include monitoring, recording the fossil locality, data recovery and analysis, a final report, and accessioning t
he fossil material and technical report to a paleontological repository. Public educational outreach may also be appropriate. Upon completion of the assessment, a report documenting methods, findings, and recommendations shall be prepared and submitted to the City for review, and (if paleontological materials are recovered) a paleontological repository, such as the University of California Museum of Paleontology (UCMP). The City shall verify that the above directive has been included in the appropriate contract documents.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Will the project:
a. Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment?
Mitigation Measures
Mitigation Measure GHG-1 In order to meet the 2022 Scoping Plan greenhouse gas (GHG) requirements, consistent with State GHG reduction and equity prioritization goals, the proposed project shall provide electric vehicle charging capabilities that meet the most ambitious voluntary standard in the California Green Building Standards Code at the time of project approval as part of the final project design.
Hydrology and Water Quality
Will the project:
a. Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or groundwater quality?
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c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would:
i. Result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site; ii. Substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or offsite iii. Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff; or
iv. Impede or redirect flood flows?
e. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan?
Mitigation Measures
Mitigation Measure HYDRO-1 To minimize any potential short-term water quality effects from project-related construction activities, the project contractor shall implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) in conformance with the California Storm Water Best Management Practice Handbook for Construction Activity. In addition, the proposed project shall be in compliance with existing regulatory requirements, including the Water Pollution Control Preparation (WPCP) Manual. In addition, implementation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) would be required under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to regulate water quality associated with construction activities.
Mitigation Measure HYDRO-2 To reduce the potential for degradation of surface water quality during project operation, a Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP)shall be prepared for the proposed project. The SWMP shall describe specific programs to minimize storm water pollution resulting from the proposed project. Specifically, the SWMP shall identify and describe source control measures, treatment controls, and BMP maintenance requirements to ensure that the project complies with post-construction storm water management requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB).
Noise
Will the Project?
a. Cause generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
Mitigation Measure
Mitigation Measure NOI-1 Truck Movements. All truck movements occurring during nighttime hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. shall be required to use the Glendale Avenue access point only.
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Mitigation Measure NOI -2 The project contractor shall implement the following measures during construction of the project:
• Per the City of Hanford Municipal Code, construction activities should not occur outside the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• All construction equipment shall be properly maintained and muffled as to minimize noise generation at the source.
• Noise‐producing equipment shall not be operating, running, or idling while not in immediate use by a construction contractor.
• All noise‐producing construction equipment shall be located and operated, to the extent possible, at the greatest possible distance from any noise‐sensitive land uses. • Locate construction staging areas, to the extent possible, at the greatest possible distances from any noise‐sensitive land uses.
• Signs shall be posted at the construction site and near adjacent sensitive receptors displaying hours of construction activities and providing the contact phone number of a designated noise disturbance coordinator.
Mitigation Measure NOI-3 Exterior Noise Levels. The final design shall include a minimum
6.5- foot above- ground level sound wall around outdoor activity areas associated with the proposed hotel and apartment land uses to mitigate exterior noise levels to below 65 dB Ldn within these outdoor activity areas.
Mitigation Measure NOI -4 Interior Noise Levels. Once building‐specific construction plans become available, interior noise levels should be reviewed and calculated by a qualified acoustical consultant to determine if additional noise attenuation mitigation measures are required to comply with interior noise level standards.
Tribal Cultural Resources
Will the project:
a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:
i. Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code Section 5020.1(k)? Or
ii. A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1? In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resource Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe.
Mitigation Measures
See Mitigation Measures CULT-1 through CULT-4,
Utilities and Service System
Will the project:
Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or stormwater drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects?
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Mitigation Measures
See Mitigation Measure HYDRO-1
14.F.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/7/2025 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Appropriation of $32,151.05 from Fleet Reserves Fund (0448) for the repair of truck #131
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation:
That the City Council, by motion, authorize the appropriation of $32,151.05 from Fleet Reserves Fund (0448) for the repair of truck #131.
Recommended Motion:
I move to authorize the appropriation of $32,151.05 from Fleet Reserves Fund (0448) for the repair of truck #131.
BACKGROUND:
Truck #131 is a 2019 Ford F-450 with a utility flat bed, assigned to the City of Hanford Streets Division and is a critical piece of equipment used in emergency call-outs, traffic control, spills, crack sealing operations and normal day-to-day operations within the Streets Division.
In February 2023, the truck was involved in an accident which resulted in major damage to the flat bed.
City of Hanford staff sought quotes for the repairs and installation of a new flat bed, due to the low mileage and condition of the vehicle. Anthony's Autobody of Hanford CA returned the lowest quote at $7,933.17, with a separate vendor Scelzi Enterprises, Inc. installing the fabricated bed for an additional $24,217.88 for a combined total of $32,151.05.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City of Hanford Streets Division Fleet Reserves (0448) can fully fund the repairs requested.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Anthonys Autobody Quote (selected)
2. Scelzi Enterprises, Inc. Quote (selected)
3. Caliber Collision Quote
4. Borba's Autobody Quote
5. Valley Collision Center Quote
14.G.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/7/2025 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Appropriate additional $41,113 from Fleet Reserve Fund (0448), and approve the purchase of one (1) PB Loader patch truck in the amount of $341,209.41 from PB Loader Corporation, of Fresno, CA, using Sourcewell contract #080521-PBL, and declare patch truck #135 surplus to sell
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve an appropriation of $41,113 from Fleet Reserve Fund (0448) and approve the purchase of one (1) patch truck from PB Loader in the amount of $341,209.41.
Recommended Motion:
1. That by motion, the City Council approves the appropriation of $41,113 from Fleet Reserve Fund (0448) to fully fund the purchase.
2. That the City Council approve the purchase of one (1) patch truck from PB Loader Corporation in the amount of $341,209.41.
3. Declare patch truck #135 surplus and authorize the sale of the truck BACKGROUND:
Patch truck #135 was originally purchased in 2014 and has exceeded its useful life. Currently, the vehicle currently has 77,239 miles and has a lifetime repair cost of $66,632. Patch truck #135 is a critical piece of equipment for the streets division. The patch truck allows staff to patch potholes in the winter by keeping the material at a constant temperature and allows staff to spray a tack coat during paving operations.
City staff procured one quote for this purchase, using Sourcewell Contract #080521-PBL. Sourcewell is a cooperative purchasing and contracting agency that simplifies the procurement process for municipalities, counties, and other government or nonprofit entities. Rather than requiring each city or agency to conduct its own full bidding process, Sourcewell provides competitively solicited contracts that have already been awarded through a legal and compliant process.
This type of "hot" patch truck is unique in its operations and not commonly built by several vendors. After careful consideration of the type of truck, material delivery method, heating element and steel roller, staff recommends the purchase of one (1) from PB Loader Corporation of Fresno, CA in the amount of $341,210.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The approved FY26 budget appropriated $131,207 from the gas tax fund (0044), and $168,890 from the Fleet Reserve Fund (0448), with a request of an additional $41,113 appropriated from Fleet Reserve Funds (0448), which can fully support the purchase.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MME Quote
2. Sourcewell Documents
14.H.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/7/2025 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Appropriation and approval of the purchase of five (5) utility carts from California Turf Equipment and Supply of Tulare, CA, to be reimbursed with grant funding in the total amount of $100,000 from San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD).
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation:
That the City Council, by motion, appropriate and approve the purchase of five (5) utility carts from California Turf Equipment and Supply of Tulare CA, using a grant reimbursement in the total amount of $100,000 from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and authorize corresponding budget adjustment for grant revenue.
Recommended Motion:
I move to appropriate and approve the purchase of five (5) utility carts from California Turf Equipment and Supply of Tulare, CA, using a grant reimbursement in the total amount of $100,000 from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and authorize corresponding budget adjustment for grant revenue.
BACKGROUND:
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) is currently accepting grant applications for the New Alternative Fuel Vehicle Program, on a first-come-first-serve basis for purchases of electric utility-style golf carts up to $20,000 per unit, not to exceed $100,000 per calander year. The program requires that the City pay for the purchase in advance and, at that time, SJVAPCD will reimburse the City of Hanford.
The current grant funding requires a resolution which the Council authorized previously at the May 7, 2025, meeting, resolution 24-14-R, authorizing the City of Hanford Fleet Division Superintendent to make applications for, sign assurances, and administer the Zero-Emission Vehicle Replacement Incentive Program and the Zero-Emission Landscaping Equipment Voucher Program.
Currently, the City has identified the need for five electric utility carts at the following locations:
Softball Complex - General Fund
Civic Park- General Fund
Corporation Yard- Water Fund
Wastewater Facility (2)- Wastewater Fund
FISCAL IMPACT:
Total cost of $100,000 expensed to the funds listed above to be reimbursed by the SJVAPCD grant.
There is a net ZERO impact to the General Fund and other funds as expenditures will be fully grant reimbursed.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. California Turf Equipment & Supply Quote
2. SJVAPCD Criteria
3. SJVAPCD Application
4. Resolution 24-11-R
5. Cushman Grant Flyer
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14.I.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/7/2025 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Utilities and Engineering: Authorization for the City Manager to approve a Work Order with Interwest Consulting Group for On Call Project Management Services for up to a two year period in the amount of $400,000 with budget billed toward multiple budgeted Capital Improvement Projects.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation:
That the City Council by motion:
1. Authorize the City Manager to approve a Work Order with Interwest Consulting Group in the amount of $400,000 to provide Project Management support services for up to a two year period on a Time and Materials basis.
Recommended Motion:
I make a motion that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to approve a Work Order with Interwest Consulting Group in the amount of $400,000 to provide Project Management support services for up to a two year period on a Time and Materials basis.
BACKGROUND:
In March 2025, the City contracted an Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. for On-Call Architectural and Engineering Consulting Services. This agreement provides a variety of services including Engineering Design, City Surveyor, Traffic Engineering, and Project Management services.
Interwest Consulting Group currently serves as the City Surveyor, with Michael Long designated as the City Surveyor of Record.
The City Engineering Division currently has one and one half (1.5) Engineers who administer the Capital Improvement Program. With the long list of projects budgeted in FY 26/27 and minimal staff, the Engineering Division needs support to augment its capabilities to assure that these projects are initiated and ready for bidding and construction in a timely manner. Support is needed to initiate the CIP project from initial scoping, proposals, design through award, construction management and project closeout. Many of these Capital Improvement projects are funded by Measure H, and Council has given direction that these projects need to be completed to show efforts utilizing these funds for the intended purposes.
The list of Capital Improvement projects is extensive and requires attention to initiating and managing multiple projects at a time so that they are ready for construction in the shortest time possible.
Staff solicited the current On-Call consultants for providing Project Management services for this Work Order which include managing multiple projects for project scoping, field visits, soliciting proposals, awarding design contracts, council agendas, reviewing plans, managing budgets, advertising for construction, project management through construction, notice of completion, and project closeout. Measure H projects are priority projects as previously directed by Council, and initiation of these projects will be priority. The initial priority projects for this Work Order include obtaining and managing design services through construction closeout for the following:
Project Description Fund Source FY 26 Budget
Garner Street Realignment and
Reconstruction, from Goleta Avenue to
Lacey Boulevard
MH $150,000*
11th Avenue - 4th St to Hanford-Armona MH $1,700,000
10th Avenue from Fargo Avenue to SR43
(Full Depth Reconstruction)
MH $2,800,000
Mall Drive from 12th Avenue to Lacey
Boulevard (Cold In-Place Recycle)
MH $300,000*
Grangeville Boulevard from 10th Avenue
to Douty Street (Cold In-Place Recycle)
MH $350,000*
Centennial Drive from Lacey Boulevard
to Merrit Street (Cold In-Place Recycle)
MH $100,000*
Annual Pavement Preservation Project
(Fiber Overlays)
MH $1,500,000
* Denotes Engineering Design Only
The above roadway projects were identified as priority from the extensive list of CIP projects and also require an extended period of time to complete. Therefore, a two-year contract for consulting services is needed and justified. The budgets shown are conceptual level budgets and will be revisited once project design is underway and a more defined scope is determined. The asterisk noted projects are using Measure H Funds to advance design, but are funded using other transportation funds for construction.
The proposal from Interwest Consulting Group designated Emily Stadnik, PE to provide Project Management services for the City Engineering Division on a part-time basis. A resume for Ms.
Stadnik is attached for Council review. Ms. Stadnik provides extensive years of experience in the services being requested and would be a good fit for managing the multiple Capital Improvement Projects in need of support. A fee schedule from the On Call A&E contract agreement with Interwest Consulting is attached with Project Management services provided at $210 per hour. Ms. Stadnik would provide approximately 20 hours of project management per week (part time basis) with a fee of
$200 per hour. Costs will be billed on an Time and Materials basis and will be billed directly to the budgeted Capital Improvement Project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Cost is estimated for up to 20 hours per week is $200,000 per year for a two year span. The total estimated cost of $400,000 will be billed on a Time and Materials basis. Project time will be billed directly to the Capital Improvement Projects on which is worked on, these projects are budgeted with transportation funds. There are sufficient funds within each project budget. Therefore, no additional appropriations are needed, the consultant time will be charged against a project budget similarly to how engineering staff time is charged against a project budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Work Order No. 1 - Project Manager
2. Interwest PM Services Proposal
3. Support Staff Resume
4. Hourly Billing Rates
CITY OF HANFORD
Department of Public Works
Focused On Our Community 24/7
900 South 10th Avenue • HANFORD, CA 93230-5234 • (559) 585-2550
This is an amendment to the agreement between Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. and the City of Hanford dated March 20, 2025 and therefore all work to be performed under this Work Order shall comply with all provisions of said agreement.
Work Order No. 1: Part Time Project Management Services.
Work performed shall be paid in accordance with the hourly rates established in the fee schedule contained in the Professional Agreement for On Call Engineering Services attached as “Exhibit A”, but not to exceed $400,000.00 without an approved change order executed by the City of Hanford and 4Creeks.
Scope of Work and Fee Schedule:
See Attached Exhibit “A”
Reviewed By:_____________________________ By:_____________________________ Frank Senteno
Utilities and Engineering Director Interwest Consulting Group, Principal-In-Charge
Approved By:_____________________________
Chris Tavarez
Acting City Manager
Billed directly to various budgeted CIP projects.
1171 West Shaw Avenue Suite 102 Fresno, CA 93711
559-448-9839
September 11, 2025
Frank Senteno, P.E.
Utilities and Engineering Department Director
City of Hanford
900 South 10th Avenue
Hanford, CA 93230
Re: Public Works CIP Project Management Support Services Dear Mr. Senteno,
Interwest Consulting Group is excited to continue to support the City of Hanford with Public Works CIP Project Management. As we understand it, the City of Hanford has identified the need for dedicated project management support to oversee multiple Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) from design through construction. With an anticipated duration of 24 months, working remotely 20 hours a week, these efforts require expertise in developing project scopes, awarding and managing design and construction contracts, preparing bid documents, and ensuring timely council reporting. The City has also noted the importance of flexible support—balancing remote work with periodic in-office and field visits—to effectively manage consultants, contracts, and construction closeout activities across varying project types.
Interwest Consulting Group is well-positioned to meet this need by providing experienced project management professionals who can serve as an extension of the City’s Public Works team. Our staff can seamlessly manage consultant-led design phases, oversee construction administration, and coordinate project milestones while maintaining compliance with city policies and state requirements. By preparing clear scopes, bid packages, and council reports, Interwest ensures transparency and accountability throughout the process. With our proven ability to flex between remote and on-site support, we can deliver efficient oversight that keeps Hanford’s CIP program on schedule and within budget while reducing the administrative burden on City staff.
SCOPE OF WORK
o Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Plan Review & Oversight o Project Scope, Field Visits, and Contract Award
o Manage Construction Projects Through Closeout
o Council Reports and Agreements
o Subdivision and Private Development Project Assistance o Entitlements and Final Maps
PROPOSED STAFF
Emily Stadnik will serve as Project Manager and Senior Engineer, working 20 hours a week, remotely. Emily has over 20 years of experience in local government and public utilities. She has worked in both the public and private sectors in land development, managing engineering projects for entitlements, plan check and inspection, as a project manager for capital improvement design engineering, and has worked on multiple capital campaigns for government affairs within the public utility space. Emily has spearheaded efforts for the adoption of engineering design standards, grading ordinances, general and specific plan updates, and has developed multi-faceted solutions for permit processing systems and municipal GIS databases.
FEE SCHEDULE
Beginning on the 1st anniversary of the Effective Date of the Agreement and annually thereafter, the hourly rates listed below shall be automatically increased based upon the annual increase in the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics or successor thereof, Consumer Price Index (United States City Average, All Items (CPI-U), Not Seasonally adjusted, All Urban Consumers, referred to herein as the “CPI”). Such increase shall not exceed 4% per annum. The increase will become effective upon publication of the applicable CPI data. If the index decreases, the rates listed shall remain unchanged.
Role Hour/week Duration Hourly Rate Estimated Total
Cost
Project Manager 20 24 months
(approx. 100 weeks) $200 $400,000
We appreciate the opportunity to continue serving the City of Hanford and look forward to discussing your feedback. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your account manager, Devin Locke, at 949-889-5270 or [email protected]. You can also reach me directly at [email protected] or 786-350-8190
Sincerely,
Bill Evans
Senior Director of Public Works Operations
Interwest Consulting Group
T H O U G H T F U L SOL U T I ON S . T H R I V I N G CO M M U N I T I E S .
Emily M. Stadnik
PROJECT MANAGER/SENIOR ENGINEER
Emily has over 20 years of experience in local government and public utilities. She has worked in both the public and private sectors in land development, managing engineering projects for plan check and inspection, as a project manager for capital improvement design engineering, and has worked on multiple capital campaigns for government affairs within the public utility space. Emily has spearheaded efforts for the adoption of engineering design standards, grading ordinances, general and specific plan updates, and has developed multi -faceted solutions for permit processing systems and municipal GIS databases.
PROFESSIONAL AND PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Senior Engineer, Interwest Consulting Group / 2023 - Present Provided municipal engineering services to Interwest’s Southern California clients, including but not limited to; Corona, Perris, Canyon Lake, San Jacinto, Eastvale, Fontana, Rosemead, Pomona, Moreno Valley, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Springs.
Managed the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley region of engineers providing Entitlement, Land Development project management, Construction Management, and Grant Writing services, through Interwest’s Ontario and Palm Springs offices.
Notable Assignments/Projects (Private Sector):
City of Woodlake
• Antelope Creek Park – Project management for design engineering. • East Naranjo Beautification Project – Project management for design engineering.
City of Hanford
• Downtown Improvement Project – Project management for design engineering.
City of Palm Desert
• Lupine Plaza Project – Project management for design engineering. • Community Park – Project management for design engineering.
Engineering Manager / City of Wildomar / 2019 - 2023
Coordinated and managed city department municipal staff, project representatives, design teams, project owners/developers, and third -party contractors to address project plans issues and assess potential impacts to city infrastructure. Ensured project adherence to all city, county, and state ordinances, regulations and municipal codes from entitlement to construction and inspection.
Manager Of Planning, Building, Engineering / San Manuel Band Of Mission Indians / 2018 - 2019
Spearheaded adoption of water quality guidelines through the Environmental Protection Agency, Building and Safety, Planning, and Engineering standards for tribal government. Oversaw engineering design and plan check of Yaamava Resort and Spa.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 24
YEARS W/ INTERWEST: 4
EDUCATION
• M.A. Public Administration,
Concentration in business
administration fundamentals
and advanced technologies,
California State University - San
Bernardino, CA
• B.S. Civil Engineering, Emphasis
in transportation design and
Geographical Information
Systems (GIS), California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona,
CA
83 THOUGHTFUL SOLUTIONS. THRIVING COMMUNITIES.
City of Hanford | On-Call Architectural and Engineering Consultant Services Interwest Fee Schedule
Billing Rates
Beginning on the 1st anniversary of the Effective Date of the Agreement and annually thereafter, the hourly rates listed below shall be automatically increased based upon the annual increase in the Department of Labo r, Bureau of Labor Statistics or successor thereof, Consumer Price Index (United States City Average, All Items (CPI-U), Not Seasonally Adjusted, All Urban Consumers, referred to herein as the “CPI”), unless a mutually agreed upon rate increase is established. Such an increase shall not exceed 5% per annum. The increase will become effective upon publication of the applicable CPI data. If the index
decreases, the rates listed shall remain unchanged.
CLASSIFICATION HOUR LY BILLING RATE
Engineering
Principal in Charge ................................................................................................................................$255 Principal Engineer ...................................................................................................................................230 City Surveyor ............................................................................................................................................220 City Engineer ............................................................................................................................................225 Project Manager .......................................................................................................................................210 Senior Traffic Engineer .............................................................................................................................200 Traffic Engineer III .....................................................................................................................................190 Traffic Engineer II ......................................................................................................................................180 Traffic Engineer I .......................................................................................................................................170 Traffic Engineering Associate II ................................................................................................................160 Traffic Engineering Associate I .................................................................................................................150 Transportation Engineer ...........................................................................................................................210 Supervising Engineer ................................................................................................................................205 Senior Engineer .........................................................................................................................................200 Licensed Land Surveyor ............................................................................................................................190 Engineering Associate III ..........................................................................................................................160 Engineering Associate II ...........................................................................................................................150 Engineering Associate I ............................................................................................................................140 Survey Technician ......................................................................................................................................130 Senior Engineering Technician .................................................................................................................130 Engineering Technician III .........................................................................................................................130 Engineering Technician II...........................................................................................................................115 Engineering Technician I ...........................................................................................................................105
14.J.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/7/2025 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Approval of a Change Order for additional On Call Construction Inspector Services through the month of October 2025, and Authorization for the City Manager to extend services for up to three additional months at a not to exceed cost of $94,100.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation:
That the City Council, by motion,
1. Authorize the City Manager to approve a Change Order to the existing Consultant Services Agreement with 4Creeks, Inc. of Hanford CA in the amount of $42,500 for Construction Inspector services through October 31, 2025; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve extended Construction Inspection services with available Consultants to provide services for up to an additional three months for a Not to Exceed amount of $94,100.
Recommended Motion:
I make a motion to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to approve a Change Order to the existing Consultant Services Agreement with 4Creeks, Inc. of Hanford CA in the amount of $42,500 for Construction Inspector services through October 31, 2025.
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve extended Construction Inspection services with available Consultants to provide services for up to an additional three months for a Not to Exceed amount of $94,100.
BACKGROUND:
The Utilties and Engineering Department has two Construction Inspectors on staff, and is currently recruiting a third re-classified position, Senior Construction Inspector.
Due to one of the existing inspector staff currently being out on medical leave since June 2025, the division has been short-staffed with only one Construction Inspector available to perform construction inspection duties throughout the city. Staff from other divisions have made themselves available when possible to provide inspection assistance for the current street paving/ overlay construction and Well 51 projects. However, with the large amount of development and permitting, staff has been
forced to seek third-party on-call inspection services from consulting firms to fulfill the need.
The Construction Inspector's duties include directing and performing quality assurance and quality control of the construction phase, and inspection of construction actives affecting City facilities.
Examples of duties are to perform project management duties, constructability reviews, and inspections for public works capital improvement projects, and private and commercial projects; to ensure work performed in the public right-of-way meets City standards; to provide detailed written reports of work activities and issues; performing a variety of tasks and various research involved in the plan checking, investigation, quality control, quality assurance, and other project management related services as required.
With the large amount of development occurring in the city, construction inspections are important and required to assure that City Engineering and construction standards are followed. Once the city takes ownership of constructed improvements, the city is responsible for all future maintenance and repairs including any possible substandard construction.
Over the last 3 months, staff has reached out to multiple sources, including the City’s on-call consultants to find construction inspection services and availability. Staff was successful in finding and utilizing only two available consultants to provide services (4Creeks & Yamabe Horn). With both having limited availabilities and prior commitments, 4 Creeks is currently able to provide construction inspection services through October 31st at the standard billing rate of $200 per hour plus mileage per their approved Architecture and Engineering On Call Consulting Agreement with the City. The consultant provides their own vehicle and inspection equipment, which limits the City's liability for auto coverage and usage of city vehicles. For services through October 31st, the estimated cost for Construction Inspection services is $42,500. Costs will be billed on a Time and Materials basis, not to exceed the contract change order cost of $42,500.
Staff is additionally requesting approval to authorize the City Manager to approve future change orders or work orders with Consultants to provide Construction Inspection services for the months of November, December, and January, until recruitments are filled and/or until potential return to work orders are received. Depending on consultant availability, Construction Inspection services may be provided by a change order with existing consultants, or by a new work order with other consultants.
Based on the standard billing rate for the number of working days in the following months, the estimated cost per month for future Construction Inspection services, including mileage at $1,500 per month are as follows:
• November 2025 (18 working days for an estimated $28,800+$1,500) = $30,300 • December 2025 (17 working days for an estimated $27,200+$1,500) = $28,700 • January 2026 (21 working days for an estimated $33,600+$1,500) = $35,100
The request for the City Manager's preauthorized approvals for future change orders or work orders for the months of November, December, and January is estimated to be $94,100.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Construction inspection services are paid for by various capital improvement project budgets and through private development Engineering and Inspections Fees paid by the developer. Inspectors log their time towards these projects and costs are billed directly to the various projects.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Contract Change Order-Construction Inspector
14.K.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/7/2025 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Approval of Blanket Purchase Order for Pre-Sort Center of Stockton, Inc. for final utility billing print and mail services for $58,558.87
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council, by motion, approve the Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) for final expenses related to the printing and mailing of utility bills to Pre-Sort Center of Stockton, Inc. for $58,558.87.
Recommended Motion:I move to approve the Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) for final expenses related to the printing and mailing of utility bills by Pre-Sort of Stockton, Inc. for $58,558.87.
BACKGROUND:
Approval of purchases over $50,000 annually requires City Council approval. The total costs for services provided by this vendor exceed the authority currently in place.
At the May 20, 2025, meeting, Council executed an Agreement for Professional Services with InfoSend, Inc. to provide print and mail services for the City's utility bills. During the onboarding process, staff continued to utilize the services of Pre-Sort of Stockton, Inc. Implementation has now been completed with InfoSend, Inc. and Pre-Sort Center of Stockton, Inc. will no longer be providing these services. This will ensure the City meets its financial obligations to this vendor.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The blanket purchase order total $58,558.87 of approved spending. These expenses will come out of previously approved budget appropriations for fiscal year 2025/2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
15.A.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/7/2025 AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing to receive comments on the proposed Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-10, a request to amend Title 17, Section 17.56.230, Wall mural placement and design criteria: in order to comply with free speech requirements and establish new application process and Introduction of Ordinance 2025-07, approving the zone text amendment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation: Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-07, approving Zone Text Amendment 2025-10.
Recommended Motion: I move to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-24, approving Zone Text Amendment 2025-10.
BACKGROUND:
In 2024, the Hanford City Council directed staff to review the current mural ordinance and evaluate whether changes were necessary to comply with free speech requirements and to create a new application process. Staff review of the ordinance at that time revealed that several design guidelines in HMC 17.56 related to murals are not enforceable, due to content-based restrictions. Except for obscene content and commercial advertisements, the City is not able to deny a mural permit based on the content of the mural.
Zoning Text Amendment 2024-01 removed the content-based requirements from the City's mural ordinance and replaced it with criteria that outline the application process but, due to a procedural issue, it is necessary to readopt the ordinance language.
Since content-based restrictions are unenforceable, the mural policy has been revised to eliminate discretionary approval and allow for staff-level approval. Staff will review each application to ensure that the necessary information has been provided, as well as ensure that the application does not propose a mural which is obscene in nature, or proposes commercial speech/depictions.
The Hanford Planning Commission has recommended adoption of the updated ordinance but has requested that the City expand the zones so that murals may be placed in all zones within the City instead of limiting their locations to the MX-D zone.
In taking action on a Zone Text Amendment, the City Council must make the appropriate findings, in accordance with Section 17.86.030 of the Hanford Municipal Code:
1. The amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and this title;
ANALYSIS: That according to General Plan Policy E8, the City of Hanford shall support local arts and cultural activities that can contribute to the local economy, enrich residents’ lives, and strengthen a sense of community. The revision of Section 17.56.230 of the Hanford Municipal Code is consistent with the policies of the General Plan, as it continues the support of local arts activities that may enrich residents’ lives and strengthen a sense of community.
2. The amendment would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community;
ANALYSIS: That the revision of Section 17.56.230 of the Hanford Municipal Code is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community.
3. The amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City;
ANALYSIS: That the amendment will not affect the balance of land uses within the City of Hanford.
The zone text amendment pertains to mural regulations, only.
4. The anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses;
ANALYSIS: That the zone text amendment applies to wall murals and will not propose a change in land uses.
The proposed mural policy and mural ordinance are attached. Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, the project is exempt from environmental review.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Mural Ordinance
2. Notice of Exemption
3. Ordinance 25-07
17.56.230 Wall mural placement and design criteria.
The Community Development Director is authorized to implement and administer a city mural policy and application process for private structure s, as adopted by the city council by resolution, which establishes requirements for murals on private structures.
A. Allowed Murals. An application which meets all of the following criteria, and which is not otherwise prohibited by this Chapter, will be allowed:
1. Submission of a complete mural application;
2. Compliance with all the requirements of the adopted mural policy and all requirements of this Code;
3. Located within the City’s MX-D zone;
4. Payment of any fees required for a mural permit.
B. Prohibited Murals. The following murals are prohibited:
1. Murals containing statements, words, symbols, or characters of an obscene nature.
2. Murals that contain commercial advertisements or contain words and/or images which specifically identify or reflect the business, products and/or services provided by any business service or economic activity.
C. This ordinance shall not apply to spaces not visible from the street or other public or private property;
Notice of Exemption 2025-XX
To: Office of Planning and Research
P.O. Box 3044, Room 212
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044
County Clerk
County of Kings
Kings County Government Center
Hanford, CA 93230
From: City of Hanford
317 North Douty Street
Hanford, CA 93230
Project Title: Zone Text Amendment No. 2024-01
Project Location – City of Hanford
Project Location – City: Hanford Project Location – County: Kings County
Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project: Zone Text Amendment No. 2024-01: a request to amend Title 17, Section 17.56.230 of the Hanford Municipal Code in order to remove content-based restrictions on murals and establish a policy for reviewing and approving murals in the City of Hanford
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Hanford, Planning Division
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Hanford
Exempt Status: (check one)
Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 152698);
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269 (a));
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c));
Categorical Exemption: State type and section number:
Statutory Exemption. State code number: 15061(b)(3) General Rule
Reasons why project is exempt:
The proposed ordinance is exempt under Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed project is a text amendment that is not associated with a physical development; therefore, there are no physical impacts that will result from the project.
Lead Agency
Contact Person: Jason Waters Area Code/ Telephone: (559) 585-2590
Signature: Date: September 9, 2025 Title: Deputy City Manager
Signed by Lead Agency Date received for filing at OPR:
Signed by Applicant
ORDINANCE NO. 25-07
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2025-10, A REQUEST BY THE CITY OF HANFORD TO APPROVE ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2025-10 AND AMEND TITLE 17, SECTION TITLE 17, SECTION 17.56.230 WALL MURAL PLACEMENT AND DESIGN CRITERIA.
The City Council of the City of Hanford does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: The Hanford Municipal Code Title 17, the Zoning Ordinance contains regulations to ensure the public health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience, prosperity and general welfare of the citizens of Hanford, including zoning categories, allowed uses and development standards.
SECTION 2: The City Council has held a public hearing on the amendment to Title 17, to amend Title 17, Section 17.56.230 – Wall mural placement and design criteria of the Hanford Municipal Code by adding sections in order to remove the content-based requirements from the City's mural ordinance and replace it with criteria that outlines the application process, allows the City to adopt a mural policy, and prohibits murals that are obscene or classified as commercial advertisements. The proposed ordinance changes are attached as Exhibit A.
SECTION 3: The City Council finds that the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the following section of the CEQA Guidelines, 14 Cal. Code of Regulations, Chapter 3.
a) The ordinance is exempt under Section 15061(b) (3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 4: The proposed amendment was evaluated for consistency with the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with Sections 17.86.030 and based on the following findings:
1. The amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and this title;
ANALYSIS: That according to General Plan Policy E8, the City of Hanford shall support local arts and cultural activities that can contribute to the local economy, enrich residents’ lives, and strengthen a sense of community. The revision of Section 17.56.230 of the Hanford Municipal Code is consistent with the policies of the General Plan, as it continues the support of local arts activities that may enrich residents’ lives and strengthen a sense of community.
2. The amendment would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community;
ANALYSIS: That the revision of Section 17.56.230 of the Hanford Municipal Code is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community.
3. The amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City;
ANALYSIS: That the amendment will not affect the balance of land uses within the City of Hanford.
The zone text amendment pertains to mural regulations, only.
4. The anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses;
ANALYSIS: That the zone text amendment applies to wall murals and will not propose a change in land uses.
SECTION 5: The City Council of the City of Hanford does ordain that Title 17 is hereby amended, as shown in Exhibit A.
SECTION 6: That the ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage, and shall be published once in the Hanford Sentinel within fifteen (15) days after its passage or a summary of this ordinance shall be published in the Hanford Sentinel in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Government Code.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford duly called and held on October 7, 2025, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED
____________________________
Travis Paden
MAYOR of the City of Hanford
ATTEST:
________________________
Natalie Corral
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF KINGS ) ss
CITY OF HANFORD )
I, NATALIE CORRAL, City Clerk of the City of Hanford, do hereby certify the foregoing ordinance was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford on the 7 th day of October, 2025, and it was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the ____ day of ____, 2025.
NATALIE CORRAL
CITY CLERK
15.B.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/7/2025 AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing to receive comments on the proposed Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-12, a request to amend Title 17, Section 17.56.200, Property maintenance and add Chapter 9.12 – Graffiti: in order to establish regulations for abatement of graffiti on public and private property and Introduction of Ordinance 2025-08, approving the zone text amendment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation: Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-26, approving Zone Text Amendment 2025-12.
Recommended Motion: I move to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-08, approving Zone Text Amendment 2025-12.
BACKGROUND:
At the July 15, 2025, and August 19, 2025, City Council meetings, Council received a presentation regarding the current process for graffiti abatement. Following the presentation, Council directed staff to update the Municipal Code by removing graffiti from the Zoning Ordinance and establishing a new abatement process in the Municipal Code.
The proposed ordinance incorporates provisions from State Law concerning the sale and possession of graffiti implements. The notice and removal process requires the City to issue two notices before the City enforces the ordinance against a landowner. The first notice directs the property owner to remove graffiti within 10 business days. If the graffiti is not removed within that period, a second and final notice is issued, providing an additional 20 business days before the City may abate the graffiti.
The ordinance also authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to enter into an agreement with a property owner or lessee to remove graffiti using City crews or contractors, subject to reimbursement or waiver conditions. If the City initiates abatement, the associated costs may be recovered through a lien or special assessment against the property.
The Hanford Planning Commission recommended approval of the Ordinance with a proposed changed to require graffiti to be removed from public property within the same timeframe as removal requirements for private property (30 business days).
In taking action on a Zone Text Amendment, the City Council must make the appropriate findings, in accordance with the Hanford Municipal Code:
1. The amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and this title;
ANALYSIS: That according to General Plan Policy L121, Encourage the maintenance of private property within the city’s neighborhoods, and actively enforce the City’s codes related to blight. The revision of the Hanford Municipal Code is consistent with the policies of the General Plan, as it encourages the maintenance of private property.
2. The amendment would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community;
ANALYSIS: That the revision of Section 17.56.200 and the addition of CHAPTER 9.12 of the Hanford Municipal Code is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community as it encourages the maintenance of private property within the City's neighborhoods.
3. The amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City;
ANALYSIS: That the amendment will not affect the balance of land uses within the City of Hanford.
The zone text amendment pertains to graffiti regulations, only.
4. The anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses;
ANALYSIS: That the zone text amendment applies to graffiti and will not propose a change in land uses.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None with this action. Graffiti abatement performed by the city could be recovered.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Graffiti Ordinance
2. Notice of Exemption 2025
3. Ordinance 25-08
17.50.200 Property maintenance.
L. Failure to address graffiti for longer than 48 hours from the time that graffiti is placed on a surface;
Chapter 9.12 – Graffiti
9.12.010 Purpose
A. The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the prompt abatement of graffiti from public and private properties in the city; to provide for methods of controlling the sale to and the unauthorized use of aerosol paint containers and wide tipped marker pens by minors; and to encourage citizens to report occurrences of graffiti vandalism within the city.
B. Due to the increase of graffiti vandalism on both public and private property, a condition has arisen within the city which has resulted in a deterioration of property values and concern for the quality of life of the city’s citizens. The city council finds and determines that graffiti constitutes a public nuisance which, left unabated, adversely affects the city’s image, business development, retail sales, and residential housing costs. Allowing graffiti to remain on public or private property encourages additional occurrences of graffiti, fuels fear among the community, and depreciates the value of the affected property and surrounding properties.
C. The purpose of this chapter is, therefore, to minimize the impact graffiti has on the city’s quality of life, economic stability, environmental image, and sense of safety and security.
Because the existence of graffiti tends to breed community discontent and criminal or gang-related activities, this chapter will mitigate these problems through timely removal and control of graffiti vandalism.
9.12.020 Definitions.
“Abatement and related administrative costs” includes, but is not limited to, court costs, attorney’s fees, cost of removal of the graffiti or other inscribed material and costs of repair and replacement of defaced property, and the enforcement costs incurred by the City. “Graffiti” is defined as, but not limited to, an unauthorized inscription, word, figure, design, writing, or picture marked, etched, scratched, drawn, or painted upon any public or private property or any structure, wall, fence, sidewalk, sign, public utility box, or any structural component of any building, bridge, structure, or facility in public view within the city.
9.12.030 Sale of aerosol paint containers or wide tipped marker pens to minors
It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer to sell, or cause to be sold any aerosol or pressurized container of paint and/or any wide tipped marker pens exceeding four millimeters in width, containing anything other than a water-soluble solution, to any person under the age of eighteen (18) years who is not accompanied by a responsible adult.
9.12.040 Possession by minors
It is unlawful for any person under eighteen (18) years of age, in a public place or on private property without consent of the owner or operator and not accompanied by a responsible adult, to possess (1) an aerosol or pressurized container of paint, and/or (2) wide tipped marker pens with tips exceeding four millimeters in width that contain other than a water- soluble solution.
9.12.050 Control
Any retail commercial establishment selling aerosol containers or wide tipped marker pens exceeding four millimeters in width containing non-water-soluble substances shall store such items in an area viewable by but not directly accessible to the public without employee assistance.
9.12.060 Signs required
Retailers engaged in the sale of such aerosol containers or wide tipped marker pens shall display at the point of sale a clearly visible and legible sign stating:
“It is unlawful for any person to sell, lend, or give to any individual under the age of eighteen (18) years, who is not accompanied by a responsible adult, an aerosol or pressurized container of paint or wide tipped marker pens exceeding four (4) millimeters in width, containing anything other than a water-soluble solution.”
9.12.070 Removal
A. General. It is unlawful for any person to apply graffiti to any public or private property located within the city. Any person applying graffiti within the city shall remove it within twenty-four (24) hours after notice by the city or property owner.
Failure to do so constitutes an additional violation of this chapter. Consistent with Cal.
Civil Code § 1714.1 where graffiti is applied by minors, the parent or guardian shall be responsible for such removal or payment of costs thereof.
B. Public Property. Graffiti on city property shall be removed as soon as possible. Graffiti on property of another public entity may only be removed by the city with written consent and waiver from that entity.
C. Private Property – Notice and Removal.
1. Where graffiti is located on private property visible from a public right-of-way, it is the property owner’s duty to remove it. If not promptly removed, the city shall serve written notice of the location and description of graffiti and the owner’s obligation to remove it.
2. First Notice: Property owner shall commence removal within 10 business days of service by mail or personal delivery.
3. Second Notice: If graffiti remains after the first period, a 20-business-day final notice shall be issued, requiring complete removal within that period.
4. Notices shall be served by one of the following methods:
a. Personal service;
b. First class mail, postage prepaid, to each person identified at the address as it appears on the last equalized assessment roll of the county, or as otherwise known to the Code Enforcement Officer. The address of the property owner shown on the assessment roll shall be conclusively deemed to be the property address for the purpose of service of the administrative citation. Service by mail in the manner described above shall be effective on the date of mailing.
The failure of the person with an interest in the property to receive any notice in accordance with this section shall not affect the validity of any proceedings taken under this chapter. If the owner of record, after diligent search cannot be found, the notice may be served by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place upon the property for a period of ten (10) calendar days.
5. Proof of service of a notice served pursuant to this chapter shall be documented at the time of service by a declaration under penalty of perjury executed by the person effecting service, declaring the date and manner in which service was made.
6. If the owner fails to act after both notices, the city may abate graffiti and recover abatement and related administrative costs.
7. Alternative Abatement Agreement. The City Manager or designee may enter into an agreement with the property owner to abate graffiti using city crews or contractors, subject to reimbursement or waiver conditions.
8. City’s Release From Liability. Any abatement by the City at an owner’s consent requires a release of liability signed by the property owner.
9. Failure to Remove. If the owner fails to remove graffiti after both notices or fails to request abatement assistance, the City may abate the graffiti and assess abatement and administrative costs as a lien or special assessment against the affected property. Abatement and administrative costs not paid by a landowner
within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a request for payment from City shall be deemed delinquent and will be subject to a ten percent (10%) late fee and interest on delinquent abatement and administrative costs will incur interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum.
10. The Code Enforcement Officer shall keep an itemized account of the expenses and costs incurred by the City in the work and abatement of any graffiti on private property. Upon completion of the work and abatement, the Code Enforcement Officer shall prepare a report specifying the work and abatement performed, the itemized costs of the work on the property, including direct and indirect costs, a description of the property, and the names and addresses of the persons entitled to service pursuant to this Chapter 9.12. Each person named in the notice shall be jointly and severally liable for such work and abatement costs and administrative expenses, and the amount of such costs and expenses shall be a debt owed to the city. Such report shall be served upon the responsible persons identified therein, together with a demand that the amount identified therein be paid within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the report.
9.12.080 Notice of Lien and Collection of Confirmed Assessment A. If an owner fails to pay the city’s costs of graffiti abatement within ten (10) calendar days of the owner’s receipt of the city’s written request for payment or within ten (10) calendar days after the date of the decision of the hearing officer should the hearing officer affirm the costs of abatement, the city’s Code Enforcement Officer may execute and file in the office of the county recorder a notice of lien of substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF LIEN
Pursuant to the authority vested in the Code Enforcement Officer by the City of Hanford Municipal Code, said Code Enforcement Officer, by the provisions of the City of Hanford Municipal Code, and on or about __________, said Code Enforcement Officer did assess an amount comprised of administrative expenses and abatement costs upon that certain real property commonly known as __________ Hanford, California, and more particularly described in Exhibit "A", which is attached hereto and made a part hereof ("Real Property"), and the assessed amount has not been paid. The City of Hanford hereby claims a lien on the Real Property for said administrative expenses and abatement costs in the amount of $ __________.
This amount shall be a lien upon the Real Property until the sum has been paid in full and discharged of record.
Dated: This _____ day of __________, 20__.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE CITY OF HANFORD (ACKNOWLEDGMENT) B. Immediately upon the recording of the notice of lien, the assessment shall constitute a lien on the real property assessed. Such lien shall, for all purposes, be upon a parity with the lien of state and local taxes.
C. The notice of lien, after recording, shall be delivered to the tax assessor of Kings County, who shall enter the amount on the county assessment book opposite the description of the real
property, and the amount shall be collected together with all other taxes levied thereon against the real property.
D. Thereafter, the amount set forth in the notice of lien shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary county real property taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and interest and to the same procedure under foreclosure and sale in case of delinquency as provided for ordinary county taxes. All laws applicable to the levy, collection and enforcement of county taxes are made applicable to such assessment. The amount set forth in the notice of lien shall be returned to the City to the fund designated for code enforcement activities.
9.12.090 Appeals
A. Any person receiving a notice pursuant to this Chapter 9.12 may appeal to the City Manager. A notice of appeal must be submitted on an appeal form provided by the City’s Community Development Director, must specify the basis for the appeal in detail, and must be filed with the Community Development Director within ten (10) calendar days after the date of service of the notice that the party wishes to appeal. If the deadline falls on a weekend or city holiday, then the deadline shall be extended until the next regular business day. Except as otherwise provided herein, no appeal hearing shall be held unless the appealing party pays the required appeal fee established by resolution of the City Council. Notwithstanding such requirement, the payment of an appeal fee shall be waived if the City Manager determines that the appealing party is financially unable to pay such amount. A waiver request must be submitted to the Community Development Director with the person's request for appeal, along with a sworn declaration and other supporting documents and materials showing the person's actual financial inability to pay the appeal fee. The appealing party bears the burden of demonstrating financial hardship to the satisfaction of the City Manager. If the City Manager determines that a waiver is warranted, the appeal fee will be waived or partially waived. If the City Manager finds that a waiver is not warranted, the appealing party must, within three (3) business days of the party's receipt of the City Manager's written decision, pay the appeal fee to the City for the person's appeal to be processed.
B. When an appeal is filed, unless the Code Enforcement Officer determines that the violation identified in the notice constitutes an immediate threat to the health or safety of any person, the enforcement of the violations identified in the notice of violation shall be stayed until the date that the appeal hearing is held.
C. As soon as practicable after receiving the written notice of appeal, the City Manager shall fix a date, time, and place for the hearing. Written notice of the date, time, and place for the hearing shall be served at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the date of the hearing to the appealing party by any one of the following means:
1. Personal service; or
2. First class mail and posting the notice of hearing conspicuously on or in front of
the property on which the violation is located.
D. The failure of any person with an interest in the property to receive such notice of hearing shall not affect the validity of any proceedings taken under this chapter. Service by mail in the manner described above shall be deemed effective on the date of mailing.
E. Failure of any person to file an appeal in accordance with the provisions of this section shall constitute a failure to exhaust administrative remedies and will be waiver of that person's rights to administrative determination of the merits of the notice of violation and any amount assessed for the City’s abatement and administrative costs.
F. The City Council shall designate or appoint a hearing officer, and in no event shall the Code Enforcement Officer, nor any other officer or employee in his or her department, be the hearing officer for appeals occurring under this Chapter 9.12.
G. Hearing Procedure.
1. Except as otherwise provided herein, no hearing to contest a notice of violation or an amount assessed for the City’s abatement and administrative costs shall be held unless the appealing party pays the applicable appeal fee to the City.
2. A hearing shall be set for a date that is not less than fifteen (15) calendar days and not more than sixty (60) calendar days from the date that the request for hearing is filed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
3. At the hearing, the party contesting the notice of violation or the a batement and related administrative costs levied by the city shall be given the opportunity to testify and to present evidence supporting his/her/their appeal.
4. The failure of an appealing party to appear at the appeal hearing shall constitute a failure to exhaust his/her/their administrative remedies.
5. The notice of violation and any additional report submitted by the Code Enforcement Officer shall constitute prima facie evidence of the respective facts contained in those documents.
6. The hearing officer may continue the hearing and request additional information from the Code Enforcement Officer or the appealing party prior to issuing a written decision.
H. After considering all of the testimony and evidence submitted at the hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a written decision to uphold, modify, or cancel the notice of violation and/or the amount levied for abatement and related administrative costs and shall list in the decision the reasons for the decision. The decision of the hearing officer shall be final.
9.12.100 Violation and Responsibility
A. It is unlawful for a person to violate any provision or to fail to comply with any of the
requirements of this chapter.
B. Violations of this chapter are hereby declared a public nuisance and are subject to abatement by the city.
C. Any individual guilty of violating §9.12.070.A. shall pay restitution to the property owner in addition to penalties to the city. Parents or guardians of minors shall be liable.
D. The city may assess abatement and administrative costs as a special assessment or lien per § 9.12.080 against the violator’s property or against the property of the parent/guardian of a minor violator.
E. The remedies under this chapter are cumulative and in addition to other civil or criminal actions available at law or in equity.
9.12.110 Penalties
A. It is unlawful to apply graffiti on any premises.
B. It is unlawful and an infraction for a minor to unlawfully possess aerosol paint or wide tipped markers.
C. Penalties:
1. Misdemeanor: Up to $500 fine and/or 30 days jail (first offense); up to $1,000 fine and/or 90 days jail (second offense within one year); up to $2,500 fine and/or 6 months jail (subsequent within one year).
2. Infraction: $50 (first offense); $100 (second offense within one year); $250 (subsequent within one year).
9.12.110 Alternatives
Nothing in this chapter prevents the city from commencing alternative civil or criminal nuisance abatement proceedings.
9.12.120 Severability
If any provision of this chapter is found invalid or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Notice of Exemption 2025-XX
To: Office of Planning and Research
P.O. Box 3044, Room 212
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044
County Clerk
County of Kings
Kings County Government Center
Hanford, CA 93230
From: City of Hanford
317 North Douty Street
Hanford, CA 93230
Project Title: Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-12
Project Location – City of Hanford
Project Location – City: Hanford Project Location – County: Kings County
Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project: Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-12: 17.50.200 and 19.12:
in order to establish graffiti abatement procedures on public and private property.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Hanford, Planning Division
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Hanford
Exempt Status: (check one)
Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 152698);
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269 (a));
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c));
Categorical Exemption: State type and section number:
Statutory Exemption. State code number: 15061(b)(3) General Rule
Reasons why project is exempt:
The proposed ordinance is exempt under Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed project is a text amendment that is not associated with a physical development; therefore, there are no physical impacts that will result from the project.
Lead Agency
Contact Person: Jason Waters Area Code/ Telephone: (559) 585-2590
Signature: Date: September 9, 2025 Title: Deputy City Manager
Signed by Lead Agency Date received for filing at OPR:
Signed by Applicant
ORDINANCE NO. 25-08
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2025-12, A REQUEST BY THE CITY OF HANFORD TO APPROVE ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2025-12 AND AMEND TITLE 17, SECTION TITLE 17, 17.56.200 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND CHAPTER 9.12 GRAFFITI
The City Council of the City of Hanford does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: The Hanford Municipal Code Title 17 the Zoning Ordinance and Code Title 9 contain regulations to ensure the public health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience, prosperity and general welfare of the citizens of Hanford, including zoning categories, allowed uses and development standards.
SECTION 2: The City Council has held a public hearing on the amendment to Title 17, to amend Title 17,
17.56.200 Property maintenance and add Chapter 9.12 – Graffiti in order to establish regulations for abatement of graffiti on public and private property. The proposed ordinance changes are attached as Exhibit A.
SECTION 3: The City Council finds that the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the following section of the CEQA Guidelines, 14 Cal. Code of Regulations, Chapter 3.
a) The ordinance is exempt under Section 15061(b) (3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 4: The proposed amendment was evaluated for consistency with the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with Sections 17.86.030 and based on the following findings:
1. The amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and this title;
ANALYSIS: That according to General Plan Policy L121, Encourage the maintenance of private property within the city’s neighborhoods, and actively enforce the City’s codes related to blight. The revision of the Hanford Municipal Code is consistent with the policies of the General Plan, as it encourages the maintenance of private property.
2. The amendment would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community;
ANALYSIS: That the revision of Section 17.56.200 and the addition of CHAPTER 9.12 of the Hanford Municipal Code is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community.
3. The amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City;
ANALYSIS: That the amendment will not affect the balance of land uses within the City of Hanford.
The zone text amendment pertains to graffiti regulations, only.
4. The anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses;
ANALYSIS: That the zone text amendment applies to graffiti and will not propose a change in land uses.
SECTION 5: The City Council of the City of Hanford does ordain that Title 17 is hereby amended, as shown in Exhibit A.
SECTION 6: That the ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage, and shall be published once in the Hanford Sentinel within fifteen (15) days after its passage or a summary of this ordinance shall be published in the Hanford Sentinel in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Government Code.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford duly called and held on October 7, 2025, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED
____________________________
Travis Paden
MAYOR of the City of Hanford
ATTEST:
________________________
Natalie Corral
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF KINGS ) ss
CITY OF HANFORD )
I, NATALIE CORRAL, City Clerk of the City of Hanford, do hereby certify the foregoing ordinance was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford on the 7 th day of October, 2025, and it was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the ____ day of ____, 2025.
NATALIE CORRAL
CITY CLERK
15.C.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/7/2025 AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing to receive comments on the proposed Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-11, a request to amend Title 17.56.050, 17.56.150, 17.56.155, and 17.56.310 Temporary and Portable Signs: in order to establish the placement, size and materials for portable signs and Introduction of Ordinance 2025-09, approving the zone text amendment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation:Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-09, approving Zone Text Amendment 2025-11.
Recommended Motion: I move to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-09, approving Zone Text Amendment 2025-11.
BACKGROUND:
At the July 15, 2025, and August 5, 2025, City Council meetings, Council received a presentation regarding the current process for feather flag enforcement. Following the presentation, Council directed staff to update the Municipal Code to allow for feather flags if certain criteria are met.
The proposed ordinance provides an alternative approach that would allow feather flags under specified restrictions to balance business visibility needs with community aesthetics and safety.
A summary of the proposed changes is provided below:
Location Restrictions
• Prohibited in rights-of-way, drive aisles/parking spaces, multiuse trails, or sidewalks that block a 4-foot pedestrian path.
• Cannot block pedestrian access or be placed within:
o 100 feet of a permanent freestanding sign,
o 20 feet of another portable/temporary freestanding sign, o 30 feet of a driveway or street intersection.
Placement & Size Standards
• Must be located on the same private property as the business using the sign. • Maximum size: 16 sq. ft.; Maximum height: 10 ft.
• Must be at least 7 ft. from the curb or pavement edge. • Cannot obstruct sight distance, view corridors, or be placed within a 25-ft. sight triangle.
Design & Materials
• Constructed of durable, professional-quality materials (vinyl, polyethylene, fabric, etc.). • Must be well-maintained, free of fading, damage, and wear.
Quantity & Timing
• Minimum of 1 portable sign per parcel is allowed.
• Maximum of 1 sign per 30 linear feet of street frontage. • May only be displayed during business hours (½ hour before opening to ½ hour after closing).
Special Restrictions
• Feather flags are prohibited in the Downtown Mixed Use (MX-D) zone.
The Hanford Planning Commission recommended approval of the Ordinance.
In taking action on a Zone Text Amendment, the City Council must make the appropriate findings, in accordance with the Hanford Municipal Code:
1. The amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and this title;
ANALYSIS: That according to General Plan Policy E11, the City of Hanford shall Strengthen the reputation of Hanford’s city government as one that is service-oriented and business friendly. The revision of Section 17.56.230 of the Hanford Municipal Code is consistent with the policies of the General Plan, as it continues the support of local businesses to advertise on their property.
2. The amendment would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community;
ANALYSIS: That the revision of Section 17.56.050, 17.56.150, 17.56.155, AND 17.56.310 of the Hanford Municipal Code is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community.
3. The amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City;
ANALYSIS: That the amendment will not affect the balance of land uses within the City of Hanford.
The zone text amendment pertains to sign regulations, only.
4. The anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses;
ANALYSIS: That the zone text amendment applies to signs and does not propose a change in land uses.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Temporary Sign Ordinance
2. Notice of Exemption
3. Ordinance 25-09
17.56.050 Prohibited signs.
S. Feather signs.
17.56.150 Temporary sign standards.
E. Temporary freestanding signs shall be affixed to supporting structures made of a durable, rigid material such as, without limitation, wood, plastic or metal. Feather banners must be secured and stabilized so as to withstand wind gusts, or be removed during windy conditions. Freestanding signs placed on sidewalks in conformance with this chapter are exempt from this subsection if they have a weight and mass that makes them not inadvertently movable.
17.56.155 Portable signs
A. Portable Signs in nonresidential zones shall not be located:
1. In any public right-of-way;
2. In parking lot driving lanes, aisles or spaces;
3. On multiuse trails or sidewalks if they would block a four-foot wide pedestrian path of travel;
4. At any location where they would block pedestrian access;
5. Within 100 feet on either side, or in front of a permanent freestanding sign;
6. Within 20 feet from any other portable or temporary freestanding sign; or
7. Within 30 feet from a drive approach (driveway entrance) or intersection of two streets.
B. Portable signs are subject to the following standards:
1. Portable signs shall be placed on private property on the same lot or development site as the establishment that qualifies for such sign.
2. The total sign area for a portable sign may not exceed 16 square feet.
3. Portable signs must not exceed a height of 10 feet above the ground level.
4. Portable signs must be a minimum of seven feet from the back of the curb, or edge of pavement where no curb exists.
5. Portable signs shall not interfere with either pedestrian or vehicular sight distance, any view corridor, obstruct views to any existing business or existing permanent sign, or be located within the 25-foot sight triangle.
6. Portable signs shall be constructed of acceptable materials such as vinyl, nylon reinforced vinyl, polyethylene or polyester-like materials, durable fabric, or similar materials.
7. A minimum of one portable sign shall be allowed per parcel, regardless of frontage length.
8. The number of portable signs allowed on a site shall not exceed one (1) for every thirty (30) lineal feet of frontage along the adjacent public street.
9. Portable signs are permitted during the hours a business is open for business and one-half hour before opening and one-half hour after closing. They must be removed during hours when the establishment is not open to the public
10. Feather flags are prohibited in the Downtown Mixed Use (MX-D) zone.
11. Portable signs shall be constructed of durable materials, not subject to rapid deterioration or fading, and shall be professional in appearance. Signs must be maintained in good condition, free from damage, fading, or wear that impairs legibility or aesthetic quality.
17.56.310 Definitions.
"Temporary sign" means a sign that is easily moveable and which is not attached to a building, structure, or the ground in such a manner as to be rendered a permanent sign.
"Temporary sign" means a sign or advertising display constructed of fabric, cardboard, plywood, or other light material, with or without a frame that is not designed for permanent display. Temporary signs do not include portable signs such as A-frame signs or feather flags that are required to be removed during non-business hours.
“Portable Sign” means a freestanding sign that is not permanently affixed, anchored or secured to either the ground or a structure on the property it occupies including A-frame signs and feather flags.
Notice of Exemption 2025-XX
To: Office of Planning and Research
P.O. Box 3044, Room 212
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044
County Clerk
County of Kings
Kings County Government Center
Hanford, CA 93230
From: City of Hanford
317 North Douty Street
Hanford, CA 93230
Project Title: Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-11
Project Location – City of Hanford
Project Location – City: Hanford Project Location – County: Kings County
Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project: Zone Text Amendment No. 2025-11: 17.56.050, 17.56.150,
17.56.155, and 17.56.310 Temporary and Portable Signs: in order to establish the placement, size and materials for portable signs.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Hanford, Planning Division
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Hanford
Exempt Status: (check one)
Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 152698);
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269 (a));
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c));
Categorical Exemption: State type and section number:
Statutory Exemption. State code number: 15061(b)(3) General Rule
Reasons why project is exempt:
The proposed ordinance is exempt under Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed project is a text amendment that is not associated with a physical development; therefore, there are no physical impacts that will result from the project.
Lead Agency
Contact Person: Jason Waters Area Code/ Telephone: (559) 585-2590
Signature: Date: September 9, 2025 Title: Deputy City Manager
Signed by Lead Agency Date received for filing at OPR:
Signed by Applicant
ORDINANCE NO. 25-09
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2025-11, A REQUEST BY THE CITY OF HANFORD TO APPROVE ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2025-11, 17.56.050,
17.56.150, 17.56.155, AND 17.56.310 TEMPORARY AND PORTABLE SIGNS
The City Council of the City of Hanford does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: The Hanford Municipal Code Title 17 the Zoning Ordinance contain regulations to ensure the public health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience, prosperity and general welfare of the citizens of Hanford, including zoning categories, allowed uses and development standards.
SECTION 2: The City Council has held a public hearing on the amendment 17.56.050, 17.56.150,
17.56.155, and 17.56.310 Temporary and Portable Signs by adding sections in order to establish the placement, size and materials for portable signs. The proposed ordinance changes are attached as Exhibit A.
SECTION 3: The City Council finds that the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the following section of the CEQA Guidelines, 14 Cal. Code of Regulations, Chapter 3.
a) The ordinance is exempt under Section 15061(b) (3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 4: The proposed amendment was evaluated for consistency with the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with Sections 17.86.030 and based on the following findings:
1. The amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and this title;
ANALYSIS: That according to General Plan Policy E11, the City of Hanford shall Strengthen the reputation of Hanford’s city government as one that is service-oriented and business friendly. The revision of Section 17.56.230 of the Hanford Municipal Code is consistent with the policies of the General Plan, as it continues the support of local businesses to advertise on their property.
2. The amendment would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community;
ANALYSIS: That the revision of Section 17.56.050, 17.56.150, 17.56.155, AND 17.56.310 of the Hanford Municipal Code is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community.
3. The amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City;
ANALYSIS: That the amendment will not affect the balance of land uses within the City of Hanford. The zone text amendment pertains to sign regulations, only.
4. The anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses;
ANALYSIS: That the zone text amendment applies signs in all zone districts and will not propose a change in land uses.
SECTION 5: The City Council of the City of Hanford does ordain that Title 17 is hereby amended, as shown in Exhibit A.
SECTION 6: That the ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage, and shall be published once in the Hanford Sentinel within fifteen (15) days after its passage or a summary of this ordinance shall be published in the Hanford Sentinel in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Government Code.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford duly called and held on October 7, 2025, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED
____________________________
Travis Paden
MAYOR of the City of Hanford
ATTEST:
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Natalie Corral
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF KINGS ) ss
CITY OF HANFORD )
I, NATALIE CORRAL, City Clerk of the City of Hanford, do hereby certify the foregoing ordinance was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford on the 7 th day of October, 2025, and it was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the ____ day of ____, 2025.
NATALIE CORRAL
CITY CLERK
16.A.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/7/2025 AGENDA SECTION: GENERAL BUSINESS
SUBJECT:
Presentation and Discussion of future changes to Council Compensation as allowed under SB329
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation: That the City Council receive the presentation and provide direction to staff on any relevant ordinance updates and proposed findings for an increase.
BACKGROUND:
Senate Bill 329 (“SB 329”) was signed into law and became effective January 1, 2024. SB 329 amends Section 36516 of the Government Code, allowing for the first city council member pay cap increases in nearly four decades. Existing law authorizes a city council to enact an ordinance to provide each member of the city council a salary based upon the population of the city; that amount could be increased by the city council by an amount no more than 5% for each calendar year. The existing compensation schedule had not been increased since 1984, despite inflation. Senate Bill 329 was passed with the belief that it would address a perceived inequity by allowing councils to adjust their maximum pay to reflect inflation as measured by the California Consumer Price Index. Any increase requires a majority vote of the city council.
Following City Council discussion prior to budget adoption, and adopted in the budget for fiscal year 2025/2026, each council member now receives a $500 a year discretionary reimbursement allowance that is available for council member related expenses this fiscal year. This amount can be amended in future budgets at the discretion of City Council.
The new salary limits are as follows:
• Up to $950 per month for cities up to and including 35,000 in population. • Up to $1,275 per month for cities over 35,000 up to and including 50,000 in population. • Up to $1,600 per month for cities over 50,000 up to and including 75,000 in population. • Up to $1,900 per month for cities over 75,000 up to and including 150,000 in population. • Up to $2,550 per month for cities over 150,000 up to and including 250,000 in population. • Up to $3,200 per month for cities over 250,000 in population.
Table 1:
CITY COMPENSATION
COMPARISON
City Population
Current
City
Council
Amount
Current
Rate
Monthly
Max
Discretionary
Account
Hanford 60,473 $500 per
month $1,600 $500
Porterville 62.934
$20
council,
$25
mayor
per
meeting $1,600 $5,000
Madera 69,117 $500 per
month $1,600 $0
Tulare 72,264 $5 per
meeting $1,600 $5,000
Merced 96,073
$500
council,
$600
mayor
per
month $1,900 $0
Clovis 129,196 $1,513 per
month $1,900 $0
Visalia 147,149 (up to)
$1246.41
per
month $1,900 $4,500
The last time an Ordinance was adopted, Ordinance No. 20-08, was August 18, 2020. At that time, the monthly stipend was increased from $400 to $500 and was the first increase of Council Compensation since 1996. In order to determine the population of a city, the statute utilizes the last preceding federal census, or a subsequent census, or estimate validated by the Department of Finance. According to the California Department of Finance the 2024 population of Hanford is approximately 59,286.
Additionally, council member salaries are allowed to be increased beyond the specified maximums.
The increases shall not exceed the greater of the following two conditions:
•The increase cannot exceed 5% for each calendar year from the operative date of the last salary adjustment.
•The increase cannot exceed the amount of inflation since January 1, 2024, based on the California Consumer Price Index. The inflation-based increase is capped at 10% for each calendar year. (Gov.
Code section 36516(a)(4).)
Any amounts paid by a city for retirement, health and welfare, and federal social security benefits and to reimburse a council member for actual and necessary expenses are not included for purposes of determining salary. (Gov. Code section 36516(d) & (e).)
Finally, the bill requires the city council to consider the adoption of an ordinance to increase council member compensation in open session during at least two regular meetings. The proposed ordinance, including findings justifying the need for increased compensation, must be presented at the first meeting. The adoption of the ordinance can take place at the second meeting, which must
be held at least seven days after the first meeting. (Gov. Code section 36516(g).)
These provisions went into effect in January 2024. At the time that the changes went into effect, the City Council was focused on the need for a revenue measure and felt that any change to their compensation could be viewed as trying to raise taxes to give themselves a raise.
Gov. Code section 36516.5, which was not amended, states, “A change in compensation does not apply to a council member during the council member’s term of office. This prohibition shall not prevent the adjustment of the compensation of all members of a council serving staggered terms whenever one or more members of the city council becomes eligible for a salary increase by virtue of the council member beginning a new term of office.” For example, if the council adjusts its compensation prior to the 2026 election, the modification will not go into effect until the council members elected during that election are seated.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The adoption of an ordinance and corresponding raise to the monthly compensation for each Council member, has a potential cost to the General Fund of $96,000 per year if raised to the maximum. ($1,600 a month compensation X 5 council members X 12 months) - this would be an increase of $66,000 annually to the budget $1,100 increase X 5 members X 12 months)
ATTACHMENTS:
1. GOVERNMENT CODE Section 36516
State of California
GOVERNMENT CODE
Section 36516
36516. (a) (1) A city council may enact an ordinance providing that each member of the city council shall recei ve a salary based on the population of the city as set forth in paragraph (2).
(2) The salaries approved by ordinance under paragraph (1) shall be as follows:
(A) In cities up to and including 35,000 in population, up to and including nine hundred fifty dollars ($950) per month.
(B) In cities o ver 35,000 up to and including 50,000 in population, up to and including one thousand two hundred seventy-five dollars ($1,275) per month. (C) In cities o ver 50,000 up to and including 75,000 in population, up to and including one thousand six hundred dollars ($1,600) per month. (D) In cities o ver 75,000 up to and including 150,000 in population, up to and including one thousand nine hundred dollars ($1,900) per month. (E) In cities over 150,000 up to and including 250,000 in population, up to and including two thousand five hundred fifty dollars ($2,550) per month. (F) In cities o ver 250,000 population, up to and including three thousand tw o hundred dollars ($3,200) per month.
(3) For the purposes of this subdivision, the population of a city shall be determined by the last preceding federal census, or a subsequent census, or estimate validated by the Department of Finance.
(4) The salary of council members may be increased beyond the amount provided in this subdi vision by an ordinance or by an amendment to an ordinance, b ut the amount of the increase shall not exceed the greater of either of the following:
(A) An amount equal to 5 percent for each calendar year from the operati ve date of the last adjustment of the salary in ef fect when the ordinance or amendment is enacted.
(B) An amount equal to inflation since January 1, 2024, based upon the California Consumer Price Index, which shall not exceed 10 percent for each calendar year. (5) No ordinance shall be enacted or amended to provide automatic future increases in salary.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), at an y municipal election, the question of whether city council members shall receive a salary for services, and the amount of that salary, may be submitted to the electors. If a majority of the electors v oting at the election favor it, all of the council members shall recei ve the salary specified in the election call. The salary of council members may be increased beyond the amount provided in this section or decreased below the amount in the same manner.
(c) Unless specifically authorized by another statute, a city council may not enact an ordinance providing for compensation to city council members in e xcess of that authorized by the procedures described in subdivisions (a) and (b). For the purposes of this section, compensation includes payment for service by a city council member on a commission, committee, board, authority , or similar body on which the city council member serves. If the other statute that authorizes the compensation does not specify the amount of compensation, the maximum amount shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per month for each commission, committee, board, authority, or similar body.
(d) Any amounts paid by a city for retirement, health and welf are, and federal social security benefits shall not be included for purposes of determining salary under this section, provided that the same benefits are available and paid by the city for its employees.
(e) Any amounts paid by a city to reimb urse a council member for actual and necessary expenses pursuant to Section 36514.5 shall not be included for purposes of determining salary pursuant to this section.
(f) A city council member may waive any or all of the compensation permitted by this section.
(g) (1) For the purposes of this section, a city council shall consider the adoption of an ordinance to increase compensation in open session during at least two regular meetings of the city council.
(2) At the first meeting, the city council shall present the proposed ordinance, which shall include findings demonstrating the need for the increased compensation.
The ordinance shall not be adopted at the first meeting. (3) At least seven days after the first meeting, the city council shall hold a second meeting to consider whether to adopt the ordinance.
(Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 27, Sec. 2. (SB 329) Effective January 1, 2024.)
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Originated
Date Item Originator Staff Lead Date Estimate
6/3/2025 Presentation and Council discussion
regarding the appropriateness of
tournament fees for the Softball
Complex.
Council
Direction
Brad Albert 10/21/2025
9/3/2025 Presentation and Council direction of
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City Manager Brian Johnson 11/4/2025
9/16/2025 Wastewater Treatment Facility Utilities and
Engineering
Frank
Senteno
10/21/2025
9/16/2025 Civic Park Hardscape Project City Council Brad Albert and Brian
Johnson
10/21/2025