Agenda packet — Hanford City Council, January 20, 2026 (part 5 of 8)

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Purchase Order Acceptance/Rejection by Vendor– In instances where a purchase for goods or services is over $5,000 dollars and the vendor does not accept a purchase order, departments are still required to generate a requisition for a purchase order to the vendor prior to making payment with their P-Card.

Change Orders: A change order is an approved written modification to a blanket purchase order or purchase order that alters the scope of work, specifications, quantities, pricing, delivery, schedule, or other contract terms. Most common change orders are those for blanket purchases orders where department may determine that the original quantity estimated for the entire fiscal year may need to be increased or decreased. In these situations, department should make best reasonable estimate for the remaining fiscal year to limit the number of change orders processed throughout the year. Other times change orders may be necessary for purchase orders related to additional work needed to complete a service/project. Prior to processing change order, department should verify funding is available as well as include documentation relating to the change order such as an official change order document from the vendor. Change orders follow same purchase authority levels listed in section A-5. The change order must be approved in the Purchasing System prior to service, ordering or allowing vendor to proceed with additional work.

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Finance, by use of the Purchasing system, requires tracking and regulating and, for auditing purposes, must record purchases above $5,000 and can liquidate a purchase order when purchased and paid with P-Card.

In instances where a vendor does not require a purchase order for purchases over $5,000/or purchase over $5,000 with a P-card, the department is still required to generate a requisition for a purchase order prior to placing order with vendor or making payment with P-card.

7. CLAIM POLICY
A single purchase below $5,000 to a vendor may be processed by claim. D e p a r t m e n t s a r e r e s p o n s i b l e f o r p r o c e s s i n g c l a i m s w i t h a p p r o p r i a t e O R G & O B J .

D e p a r t m e n t s h o u l d a n a l y z e p u r c h a s e t o d e t e r m i n e i f m u l t i p l e p u r c h a s e s f o r t h e s a m e i t e m / s e r v i c e a n d v e n d o r w i l l b e m a d e o v e r t h e c o u r s e o f t h e f i s c a l y e a r ( e v e n i f i n f r e q u e n t ) a n d w i l l e x c e e d t h e $ 5 , 0 0 0 t h r e s h o l d . I f t h i s i s l i k e l y , a B P O s h o u l d b e p r o c e s s e d i n s t e a d . A Claim form must include ORG & OBJ, authorized department representative signature and printed name.

Authorized payments by claim of $5,000 and above are membership dues, software/subscription renewals, periodicals, books, conference preregistrations and travel. Another alternate payment option for the items listed is a P-card.

8. INVOICE ENTRY PROCEDURES
After a vendor has completed their contract obligation for goods and/or services, vendors should email invoices and statements to ([email protected] or mail to 315 N. Douty St. Hanford, CA. 93230.

Invoices may also be emailed or mailed directly to the department including the billing email when possible.

Invoices without purchase orders will be emailed to the department to research and enter into the Purchasing System. Each department is advised to review invoice entry to verify vendor, amount, remittance address, invoice date, and that the ORG & OBJ are correct. All purchases will include an invoice as an attachment.

Confirm the invoice scan is clear and readablelegible, in PDF format or format acceptable to the system.

9. PETTY CASH
Finance maintains a petty cash fund to accommodate purchases of a minor amount (less than $25) that cannot be effectively made by Purchase Order or Direct Payment (Accounts Payable claim). As authorized, an employee may make a necessary purchase and be reimbursed from petty cash or may draw an advance to cover a purchase. In either instance a receipt from the vendor is required by Finance.

The following conditions apply to utilization of petty cash.

A. The total item cost of such purchases, including sales tax, does not exceed $25.

B. The item represents an unusual or infrequent purchase.

C. An appropriate department supervisor must approve any such procurements.

E. BID REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

1. OVERVIEW
This chapter includes policies and procedures for the use of each authorized source selection method. In addition, it states policies and procedures on contracts, appeals, plant inspection, audit of vendor records, reporting suspected antitrust practices and retention of procurement records.

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2. FAIR AND OPEN COMPETITION
Healthy competition is at the heart of efficient purchasing. Competition is directly related to the prices the City pays and the quality of the goods and services it obtains.

The foundation for effective, fair, and open competition is equal treatment of each vendor, inclusive of Local Vendor Preference and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goals. It is imperative that no vendor is given an undue advantage over the others. Therefore, vendor offers will be kept confidential during the bidding process. A vendor is not entitled, nor should they ever be given the opportunity to know the bids

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of the competitors that would allow a bidder to undersell its competition. In addition, vendors will not be allowed to dictate the specifications and thereby limit the bidding to only their company's product.

A consultant to the City who makes a needs assessment shall not be allowed to bid on a project except when full disclosure is made to the City and if allowed by state law.

Subject to the provisions of "Exceptions to Competitive Bids", no department shall draft, or cause to be drafted any invitation to bid or request for proposal, in such a manner as to limit the bidding, directly or indirectly, to any one bidder.

3. PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The City of Hanford encourages businesses located inside and outside the City of Hanford to participate in the City's procurement process. Any fixed business within City limits may be eligible for local vendor preference.

The City will ensure a wide dissemination of bid information by use of the City’s solicitation service via the BidNnet Website, the Tulare-Kings Builders Exchange, Central California Builders Exchange of Fresno and advertisements in local newspaper such as the Hanford Sentinel as required.

Bids are normally open for two or more weeks. Potential vendors are encouraged to frequently review the listing of open bids on the City’s proposal and bid website (BidNnet), as well as the City of Hanford website under thein the Finance sectiontab. Copies of bid documents should be downloaded from BidNnet.the specific bids will be made available upon request.

4. BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
Exemptions to Competitive Bids: The City of Hanford requires that competitive bids be secured whenever possible for all contracts for goods and services that are proposed to be acquired by the City except in the following cases:

Goods or services are valued at $5,0002,499 or less.

In an emergency when goods or services are immediately necessary for the preservation of public health, welfare or safety or for the protection of City property (see Emergency Purchases).

When in unusual or extraordinary circumstances, the City Council or the City Manager determines that the best interests of the City would not be served by securing competitive bids or issuing a request for proposal.

In instances which departments or Purchasing does not conduct the competitive bidding process, solicitation of bids or proposals cannot be secured, provided a full explanation with sufficient reasons and detail as to why no bids are required, justification and reasons from department or department head requesting a sole source for goods or service are in the City’s best interests and not seek competitive bids or proposals. (see Sole Source Purchases).

5. COMPETITIVE BIDS
The City of Hanford requires that competitive bids be secured for all contracts for goods or services $2,5,000 and above. This is done to ensure that the goods or services acquired by the City of Hanford are at the lowest cost to the taxpayers.

There are two types of competitive bids - informal and formal. Informal bids consist of phone, and fax, and email quotes e.g. verbal (subsequently documented in writing) and written quotes. Formal bids consist of Requests for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications and Invitations to Bid, to be submitted electronically through the BidNnet website.in sealed envelopes. Normally, goods and services being procured under $50,000 may utilize informal procedures and goods and services being procured over $50,000 require formal procedures.

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6. INFORMAL BID PROCESS
Purchases from $2,5,000 to $49,999 will be subject to the informal bid process. All requests for quotes, bids, estimates, proposals, offers, oral costs or prices solicited by the Purchasing Agent and departments may be in writing, via facsimile or by phone. They should be documented (in writing) and attached to the requisition when generated in the Purchasing system. Finance and Purchasing will have the ultimate responsibility to verify all price quotation information obtained by other City personnel. If the departments are soliciting the product or price information, they may not commit the City with regard to preference for any product or vendor. In addition, vendor pricing shall not be disclosed to any of the prospective vendors until a decision for award has been made. An award is to be made to the most responsive, responsible bidder via a Purchase Order. If the award is to be made to other than the lowest bidder, a written statement justifying the award must be attached to requisition in Purchasing system. In instances of appeal, City Council may become involved and accept or reject solicited quotes, bids, estimates and proposals.

7. FORMAL BID AND PROPOSAL PROCESS
Purchases $50,000 or greater shall be subject to the formal bid process which may consist of Requests for Proposal or Requests for Bid. Formal bids include complete specifications, contractual terms and conditions applicable, distinctly describe the project, state the time and place for receiving bids or proposals and submission instructions. The solicitation will be publicized online and as required with the Tulare-Kings Builders Exchange, Central California Builders Exchange of Fresno, advertisements in local newspaper at least thirty (30) calendar days before the bid opening date.

The following conditions apply to the formal Bid process:

Formal Sealed Bidding: Formal competitive bidding to the extent consistent with State and Federal law is required for the procurement of supplies, equipment and any item, or group of items and services.

Additionally, certain requirements must be met in the formal contract process, including advertising requirements, bid opening procedures and award of contract. Professional Service Contracts are generally exempt from the formal sealed bid process.

Public Notice of Bid Advertisements: Bids that have not closed will be available for public inspection on the City’s BidNnet Website.

Public Notice of the Request for Bid shall be a minimum of ten (10) calendar days prior to the date set for the opening of bids. Such notice may include publication in a newspaper, trade publication or other printed matter of general circulation and BidNnet Website. The public notice shall state the bid item and the place, date and time of the bid opening.

Notification of Potential Bidders: The Purchasing Agent shall solicit bids from prospective vendors, companies and firms by written request, facsimile request, online and as required with Tulare-Kings Builders Exchange, Central California Builders Exchange of Fresno, advertised in local newspaper such as the Hanford Sentinel.

The City’s online bid management software (BidNet) is the preferred method of solicitation and will forward bid opportunities to registered vendors. The Purchasing Agent shall solicit bids from all responsible, prospective suppliers whose names are on the Bidder List. In addition, the use of trade journals, City department email lists forwarded to Purchasing, and website search engines should be used to locate additional vendors to obtain the widest possible circulation of the bid.

Bidding Time and Due Date: The bidding time will be determined by the Purchasing Agent or department, consistent with their requirements, but should be no less than (10) calendar days after the bids are advertised online and as required in the local newspaper. All bid solicitations shall provide sufficient time for bidders to prepare and submit their bids.

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Purchasing may change the bid due date. Such Any changes to the solicitation will be issued in writing in the form of an addendum to all mediums used to disseminate bid notices inviting bids. Any oral interpretations of contract specifications, terms and conditions shall be confirmed in writing by the Purchasing Agent in the form of an addendum.

Form of Bid – To receive consideration, bids shall be made on the Bid form provided within the bid solicitation. Bids must be signed by an authorized representative of the vendor. Invitations for bids shall state that the City reserves the right to waive any informality or irregularity in the bids and the right to reject all bids.

Bid Bonds and Contract Bonds: Bids for construction work shall be presented with the bidder’s security required under the Public Contract Code. For matters in which state law does not require bid security, when deemed necessary, a bidder's security, payable to the City may be required. Such a requirement will be included as a part of the Request for Bids. Bid security may be in the form of cash, a certified check payable to the Hanford City Council, cashier’s check payable to the Hanford City Council, or surety bond payable to the Hanford City Council. The amount of security shall be not less than ten percent (10%) of the contract price. The bid security will be retained by the City until the related contract is executed. Upon an award to the lowest bidder, the security of unsuccessful bidders shall be returned in a reasonable period of time, but in no event shall the security be held beyond sixty (60) calendar days from the time the award is made. A successful bidder shall forfeit bid security upon refusal or failure to execute the contract within fifteen (15) days after written notice of award of contract. If the successful bidder fails to enter into the contract when offered, the City Council may direct City staff to rebid or may award the contract to the next lowest responsive responsible bidder. If the City Council awards the contract to the next lowest bidder, the amount of the lowest bidder’s bid security shall be applied by the City to the difference between the low bid and the second lowest bid, and the surplus, if any, shall be returned to the lowest bidder. The Purchasing Agent shall require the contractor or consultant to supply the City with bonds covering faithful performance and labor and materials as required by state or federal law, and, if not required by such law, the Purchasing Agent may require such bonds if he or she believes that security is reasonably required to protect the City’s interests.

Discussion with responsible responsive competitors, for the purpose of clarification and to assure full understanding of responsiveness to the solicitation requirements, may be entertained through the City’s online question and answer tab. During the discussion process, there shall be no disclosure of any information derived from the proposals of the competitors.

Bid Opening: Bid results will be publicly available for viewing soon after the bid opening deadline on the City’s BidNnet Website. Bids will be opened publicly in the presence of one or more witnesses at the time and place designated. Online bid viewing is the alternate method currently being used by the City. The amount of each bid and other relevant information, together with the name of each bidder shall be recorded and each bid result shall be viewable and open to public inspection after the evaluation process has completedonline. After the bid submission deadline, the apparent lowest bid will be viewable.

Late Bids – All bids must be received by the time specified in the bid solicitation. Late bids will not be considered. and shall be returned unopened to the bidder.

Tie Bids – All other things being equal, tie bids shall be granted to the responsible local vendor. If tie bids of two responsible bidders are neither local vendors, the bid shall be awarded by the flip of a coin by the Purchasing Agent in the presence of witnesses.

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In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 20167, the City Council may reject any or all bids presented and may, at its discretion, re-advertise for other bids, or the City Council may, after rejecting bids, determine and declare by a four-fifths vote of all of its members, that the work in question may be more economically or satisfactorily performed by day labor, or the labor and materials purchased at a lower price in the open market, and after adoption of a resolution to that effect.

Notice of Cancellation or Rejection of Bids: In the event of a cancellation cancellation of the bid, all participating bidders will be notified. If all bids are rejected, the reason(s) will be documented in the bid file.

Appeals – Because it is essential that bidders, offerors and contractors have confidence in the procurement procedures for soliciting and awarding contracts, it is the policy of the Purchasing Division to offer all bidders, offerors and contractors the opportunity to appeal award of purchases or contracts. The following procedures shall apply with regards to appeals by prospective bidders, offerors or contractors: Any proposer, or contractor who is allegedly aggrieved in connection with the solicitation or award of a contract may protest. Proposers are to be advised that protests of the process, terms, conditions or any other aspect of the solicitation must be made prior to the proposal due date. Proposers may not protest the contents of the specifications of the proposal, nor the award based on the use of the Local Vendor Preference. Protests must be transmitted by facsimile, email or by mail to the attention of the Purchasing Agent.

Award protests must be made immediately, and in no event later than five working days after the close of proposal due date and time. All protests must include the following information:

1. The name, address, telephone number and email address of the protestor.

2. The signature of the protestor or protestor's representative.

3. The solicitation or Proposal number.

4. A detailed statement of the legal and/or factual grounds of the protest and all documentation supporting the proposer’s position at the time of the initial protest.

5. The form of relief requested.

In an effort to limit frivolous protests, vendors who file two (2) protests within twelve (12) calendar months, whose protests are not resolved in their favor, may be prohibited from submitting future bids.

Award – The contract shall be awarded by notice with reasonable promptness. Unless bids are rejected, award shall be made to the most responsive, responsible bidder whose proposal meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the Request for Bid. The contract file shall contain a written explanation of the award decision.

A responsible bidder is one who has the capability, financial capacity and integrity to perform the contract.

A responsive bidder is one who commits to all the material terms (e.g., price, quantity, quality and delivery) of the Request for Bid.

Request for Proposals (RFP): Detailed procedures for obtaining the services of engineers, architects, land surveyors, planners and other specialized professions. In some cases, the competitive bidding process may not be the best method of acquisition. A viable alternative is the competitive sealed proposal, generally called a Request for Proposals process.

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The RFP process is the process used when the City cannot precisely set forth its needs. The Request for Proposals process is a form of soliciting an offer by one party to another with reference to some unique or technical task or equipment. An RFP is primarily used for professional and specialized services such as engineering and architectural services, or for equipment that is complex or highly technical in nature.

Instead of specifications, a statement or scope of work is written, and the vendors are asked to propose solutions. This process may be used as a basis for acquiring goods or services or entering into a contract when specification and price will not necessarily be the predominant award criteria. The process may subject to the competitive sealed bid process and the following requirements:
• When there is no clearly established quantifiable standard associated with the service or asset being requested.
• When evaluation factors involve relative technical or professional ability of the offerors to perform. • When the evaluation process involves weighing artistic and aesthetic values. • When price or cost may be a secondary consideration.
• When it is likely to best serve the City’s interest if a contract award were made to the most advantageous proposal rather than the lowest price submitted.

The award of the contract shall be subject to City Council approval if the contract resulting from the RFP is expected to exceed $50,000.

If the RFP process is used for a public project, as defined in Section 20161 of the California Public Contract Code, the proposal shall be subject to City Council approval regardless of the cost of the project.

The "General Conditions" of the RFP details what information vendors are to submit and in what form, the cost of their proposals, how the City will evaluate the proposals, select the vendor and develop the contract.

Under normal conditions, the time for processing an RFP is ninety (90) days. This allows vendors enough

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time to develop their proposals and City departments enough time to schedule and conduct interviews or demonstrations. Departments shall specify any required time frame less or greater than the ninety (90) day period. Complete and acceptable proposals shall include:
• A clear description of the specifications or scope of services. • Specifically identify, in realistic terms, what the proposer is to accomplish. • Description of the items to be delivered or services to be performed. • Format and number of copies if any required.
• Established timeline schedules, including dates for award of contract, commencement of service performance.
• Pre-Proposal Conferences and Equipment Demonstrations. • The relative importance of each evaluation criteria item • If deemed appropriate, known or estimated budgetary limitations on the specification or service. • The professional qualifications of the personnel that the firm will commit to the assignment. • An overall description of the techniques to be used in solving the problem. • Amount of time and staff to be expended.
• Facilities and equipment to be utilized.
• Description and percentage of work to be performed by subcontractors. • Indemnification
• Insurance and bonding requirements
• Data security
• Warranties
• Compliance with applicable City, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations • If grant-related, compliance with applicable rules and regulations as required by the funding source.

If a sample contract is included, RFP disclaimer language will be included stating that it is a sample contract and may or may not reflect final terms and conditions of the contract.

Amendments to the RFP: Amendments allow for any changes to the RFP, i.e. quantity, descriptions, schedules and opening dates, correct defects or ambiguities. Amendments to the RFP shall be identified as such and shall require that the offeror acknowledge all amendments issued.

Evaluation of Proposals: Selection of the evaluation should consist of knowledgeable individuals from the requesting department, representatives from other involved City departments, and, if deemed desirable, a recognized expert from the private sector. The evaluation committee shall compile scores of participating firm(s) or individual(s) submitting the most responsive proposal(s), price and all other factors considered.

Proposals must be evaluated based on the stated proposal criteria. A public agency in response to an RFP is not subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act until the agency has completed negotiations with proposers. A major component of an RFP includes determining and specifying the evaluation criteria and the process for selection and award. The evaluation criteria should be tailored to the specific services and concerns and should reflect what matters most for a particular procurement. The evaluation criteria should be sufficiently detailed to enable meaningful comparisons. For a major, highprofile procurement, the City may appoint a panel of evaluators that includes experts in the field from outside the City. For more routine, small-scale procurements, City staff can usually handle the evaluation.

When the evaluation is complete, the city must rank at least three entities based on a determination of value provided. The award must be made to the responsible consultant whose proposal is determined by the City to have offered the best value to the City and public.

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Evaluation Factors may include but are not limited to:
• General quality and responsiveness of the offeror to terms and conditions and times of performance.
• Completeness and thoroughness of the proposal.
• Grasp of the problem or of the work to be performed and of the approach to be used. • Evidence of good organizational and management practices. • Qualifications of personnel.
• Experience and past performance
• Financial condition of the offeror.
• Price and cost breakdown, or price range and cost schedule.

Methods of Evaluation: Utilizing a scoring method, proposals shall be reviewed to determine those that meet the RFP requirements. The evaluation committee shall evaluate and score the proposals using the evaluation criteria specified in the RFP and shall prepare a priority list of offerors. The project manager or requesting department representative, shall meet with the most responsive offeror to seek a clear understanding of the contract provisions and agreement to a fair and reasonable price. Offerors shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussion and revision of proposals, specification, work or services. Such revisions may be permitted after submission, yet prior to award, for the purpose of obtaining the best and final offer. The last page of the City’s Professional Service Agreement “Exhibit A” is for incorporating negotiated, revised, and modified contract provisions or Scope of Services within the RFP. This process may be repeated until agreement of scope of work, timeline and costs are established with a capable firm or consultant.

Double-tiered proposal: The RFP may require that proposals be submitted with price and/or price breakdown in a separate sealed envelope. The evaluation committee shall review all proposals and score each proposal. After the evaluation committee has decided which vendor best fulfills the proposal requirements, sealed costs for only the chosen vendor will be opened and negotiated to come to an agreed upon contract amount.

Request For Qualifications (RFQ) - The City may use competitive proposal procedures for qualificationsbased procurement of architectural/engineering (A/E) professional services whereby competitors’ qualifications are evaluated, and the most qualified competitor is selected, subject to negotiation of fair and reasonable compensation. The method, where price is not used as a selection factor, can only be used in procurement of A/E professional services. It cannot be used to purchase other types of services though A/E firms are a potential source to perform and provide other services.

The RFP and /RFQ processes will be utilized when:
• Staff resources are not sufficient to perform these services and when the services are not of an ongoing nature that would require a full-time employee • Staff does not possess the required expertise
• The nature of the services requires third party objectivity • State or Federal law prohibits assigning such services to staff • The required services cannot be provided more economically by staff • There exists an emergency or urgent need for services to preserve public health and safety Competitive bidding for specialized services is not in the best public interest because it may lead to employment of the least qualified, rather than the best qualified, as should be the objective. The objective of competitive bidding is low cost. Only when services or a product can be described in sufficient detail,

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where all parties can bid on the same basis for comparison, should bidding be considered. Professional services in engineering, law, architecture, medicine, land surveying, and planning, to name a few, are not recognized as being amenable to detailed specifications.

The award of the contract shall be subject to City Council approval if the contract resulting from the RFP is expected to exceed $50,000.

Under normal conditions, the time for processing an RFP is ninety (90) days. This allows vendors enough

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If a sample contract is included, RFP disclaimer language will be included stating that it is a sample contract and may or may not reflect final terms and conditions of the contract.

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Methods of Evaluation: Utilizing a scoring method, proposals shall be reviewed to determine those that meet the RFP requirements. The evaluation committee shall evaluate and score the proposals using the evaluation criteria specified in the RFP and shall prepare a priority list of offerors. The project manager or requesting department representative shall meet with the most responsive offeror to seek a clear understanding of the contract provisions and agreement to a fair and reasonable price. Offerors shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussion and revision of proposals, specification, work or services. Such revisions may be permitted after submission, yet prior to award, for the purpose of obtaining the best and final offer. The last page of the City’s Professional Service Agreement “Exhibit A” is for incorporating negotiated, revised, and modified contract provisions or Scope of Services within the RFP. This process may be repeated until agreement of scope of work, timeline and costs are established with a capable firm or consultant.

8. SOLE SOURCE PURCHASES
Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications shall be secured for all contracts for goods or services acquired by the City which are $2,5,000 or greater in value. However, in rare instances where bids or proposals cannot be secured for a unique or particular good or service and/or would not benefit the City, a full explanation shall be included in the requisition or Agenda Item, as appropriate. A Sole Source Justification memo shall be included stating reasons as to why the goods or services should not be subject to bid, or the reasons there is a single source request for the service, or that the City's interests are better served by the exemption. Such recommendation shall contain information in sufficient detail to support and justify the decision not to seek competitive bids or proposals.

Discuss with Purchasing, the specific performance or functional intent that justifies a sole source. Typically, sole source criteria are "match existing in place" or possessing a functional or performance characteristic that is, in the opinion of the requesting department, essential to performance of its mission and available from a single manufacturer or distributor.

The City shall search for alternative sources to ensure equal opportunity is extended to all potential vendors and competition is maximized. Multiple distribution for the identical manufacturer and/or functional equivalents of the requested item as determined by the requesting department or technical expert will not be considered sole source and shall be subject to open competitive bidding.

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If a sole source decision is reached, the requesting department shall provide Sole Source Justification as supporting documentation with their requisition, contract/agreement into the Purchasing system.

Purchasing will review the Sole Source for approval in the Purchasing system.

9. INSPECTION AND TESTING OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
All City departments receiving orders shall inspect supplies and equipment to determine their conformance with the specifications set forth in the Purchase Order. The Purchasing Agent shall have the authority to require chemical and physical tests of samples submitted with bids and samples of deliveries that are necessary to determine their quality and conformance with specifications.

10. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACTS
Purchasing may use State of California Cooperative Purchasing Contracts if the item on the state contract meets the City's needs and if it is unlikely that a separate City bid would result in more favorable prices, terms and/or conditions. Contracted buying groups are considered to take the place of competition if, in Purchasing’s opinion, it is in the best interest of the City. This shall not, however, be interpreted to exempt the City from bidding requirements of the Public Contract Code.

F. GOODS AND SERVICES CONTRACTS
City employees do not have the authority to procure goods and services or make any purchases on behalf of the City without the proper authorization. Failing to obtain the proper authorization can result in the individual being held personally responsible for the obligation.

1. TYPES OF CONTRACTS
A. Service Contracts – A contract between the City and a public or private entity that provides for the contracting of municipal services.

B. Consultant, Professional, Personal Services – A contract between the City and a private firm that provides services of an advisory nature. A service generally provided by individuals or organizations who possess specific knowledge, technical skills or unique abilities not usually available within our City staff or to supplement staff services. The product may include services from attorneys, physicians, architects, engineers, accountants, consultants, specifically anything from answers to specific questions of design of a system or plan and include workshops, seminars, retreats, and conferences for which paid expertise is retained by contract.

C. Grants – A transfer or irrevocable commitment of money from the Federal Government to State or local government (our City), to be expended on particular programs to for the performance of certain duties under the grant specifications. These duties become contractual obligations once the grant is accepted.

D. Lease and Lease Purchase Contracts – A contract by which the City (lessee) enters into a contract with a second Vendor (lessor) for possession and use of equipment for a specified period of time at a negotiated cost.

E. Equipment/Maintenance and Supply Contracts – A contract that outlines the responsibilities the vendor will undertake to ensure the upkeep, repair, and serviceability of equipment listed in the contract. Terms to consider are response time, equipment performance, parts, supplies, reports, networking and consumables.

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F. Capital Project/Public Works Contracts – Contracts for such items as the construction, alteration or repair of public buildings, roads, bridges, or other improvements are considered Public Works contracts and are bound by separate regulations. Public Works contract bidding and award procedures comply with the California Public Contract Code, the Municipal Code, and various State and Federal codes and regulations as indicated by the individual project.

Capital projects threshold of $10,000 may require obtaining an asset number prior to generating a requisition. Asset numbers may be obtained from the Finance department. Asset numbers are required for items such as equipment, vehicles and capital improvement projects.

G. Procurement Contracts, Supply Agreements, Annual Contracts – Price agreements for various standard goods and/or services utilized by City departments, executed by the Purchasing Agent and vendor only.

H. Purchase Orders are contracts for goods and services. Typically, its terms and conditions are very simple in nature and require minimal auditing.

I. Lease Contracts – A contract for limited use of real or personal property at an agreed price and for a limited term, i.e., specified period or month-to-month.

J. Blanket Purchase Order – Issued by Purchasing for the purchase of specific goods or services over a set period of time, with general terms and conditions.

K. Emergency Contracts – Contracts where the item or items to be purchased or rented are immediately necessary. Such contracts must later be approved and confirmed by the Purchasing Agent, or the City Council as provided by law.

L. Contracts under $10,000 require signature from the Department Head or Purchasing Agent. If the contract amount is over $10,000 it will require the City Manager’s signature. It is advised to attach a copy of a contract to Requisition, Blanket Purchase Order or Purchase Order and keep the file at department level.

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Retroactive Contracts – No City contract shall commence prior to approval by the City Council, City Manager, Finance Director or the Purchasing Agent, as required under the Municipal Code and this Policy. Contractors and vendors shall be advised by the responsible department head that performance under the contract may not commence prior to such approval. No payment shall be made prior to this approval. Any variation of this policy must be justified in writing to the Purchasing Agent for approval.

B. Contract Periods – Contracts for services shall normally cover not more than one to three (1 to 3) years with the option of one (1) extension for a designated timeframe. Normally, multiple-year contracts must include provisions for early termination and must be contingent upon available funding. Unless exempted as provided for above, no contract shall extend, either by original contract or by renewals or amendments, for more than a total period of five (5) years (60 months) unless competitive bids have been sought or an RFP has been processed, or there is a distinct and particular advantage to the City of Hanford to contract for longer periods of time.

C. Compensation for Contracts – 1) A total lump sum or total fixed price for the total project. This avoids detailed accounting and is a contract for a given result. The City's concern is not with the cost incurred by the contractor, but with the end product. 2) Hourly rate plus cost reimbursement, with

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a ceiling on the total project or contract amount. The contractor agrees to charge only for the hours utilized at an agreed rate of compensation and reimbursement of costs. This method is also a contract for a given result. Payments by the City in advance are legally permitted, but discouraged and shall be made only when necessary. So that the City may realize income through investment of temporary excess monies, contracts or agreements containing provisions for advance payment by the City shall provide for small, periodic payments which are tied to deliverable goods or services, rather than total contract price or lump sum advances, whenever it is advantageous for the City to do so.

D. Contract Splitting – It is never permissible to split a contract or project in order to evade contract dollar limitation or bidding requirements.

E. Contracts for Approval That Have Not Been Competitively Bid – It is the policy of the City of Hanford that Request for Bid or Requests for Proposals shall be secured for contracts for goods or services which are proposed to be acquired by the City. Any department head who submits a contract to the City Manager or the Purchasing Agent for approval that has not undergone the competitive bid process for selection of a contractor, shall submit with that contract, in a Staff Report a complete explanation of how the recommended vendor was selected. That explanation shall include the names of those prospective contractors contacted and their proposed fee for service; why the negotiated approach for selecting a contractor was used instead of the competitive bid process; and any other comments that support the recommendation.

F. Contract Award –During the process of obtaining contractor signature of contract, all individuals involved are advised that the contract is of no force and may not commence performance until all required certificates of insurance and endorsements and required binding authoritative signatures are shown on contract and recorded with the City.

G. Retention of Contract – In all cases, an original copy of the fully executed contract must remain on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent for no less than four (4) years from the date of completion of the work under the contract. In cases of litigation or other special circumstances (i.e., grant requirements), the contract is to remain on file until those special circumstances have been satisfied.

3. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT PREPARATION AND PROCESSING
Negotiation – The successful vendor has been identified and it is necessary to negotiate a contract. A working draft document is necessary. The Professional Services Template containing mandatory clauses may be obtained from the Purchasing Division. Purchasing and the City Attorney are available to assist in contract drafting and negotiations.

All contracts must contain the vendor’s name, address, telephone number, Federal Tax I.D. Number or Social Security Number. Should the contract language differ from standard language or alterations be proposed for insurance clauses, the Department Head and Finance Director will be required to review and approve the proposed changes. Contracts may be accepted or rejected by the City Attorney due to incomplete or otherwise unacceptable language, terms, conditions and clauses.

City departments are not contracting entities. Contracts must be issued in the name of the City and service contracts having an aggregate cost exceeding $2,500 but not to exceed $9,999 must be approved by the Finance Director or Purchasing Agent. Contracts having an aggregate cost exceeding $10,000 must be approved by the City Manager and contracts having an aggregate cost exceeding $50,000 must be approved by City Council. Some or all of the following information is required and must be included with contracts being submitted for approval: the City’s Service Agreement, Staff Report, Agenda, Contract, proposal, bid and any pertinent documentation.

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4. CITY COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER APPROVED CONTRACTS
Preparing, processing and monitoring contracts are the responsibilities of the department entering into the contract. Adequate time shall be given to the departments to review, approve and make any necessary changes to the contract. The City Manager or City Attorney may also require changes to be made to the contract or request additional information. Contracts with specific execution or renewal dates shall be handled in a timely manner to assure approval prior to such dates. No work shall commence prior to the contract.

5. PURCHASING AGENT CONTRACTS
Procurement contracts for various standard goods and or services utilized by the City departments, where conditions are very simple in nature and delivery of that service can clearly be recognized and defined for purposes of knowing when completion has occurred, are executed by Purchasing and the vendor only.

Often, the purchase order will substitute as the contract.

Purchasing may require approval by the City Manager, City Attorney, Finance Managerment or other departmental authority, as deemed necessary. Contracts may be generated at the department level and in conjunction with the assistance of Purchasing. An original copy of the contract will be signed by an authorized City representative, City Manager, City Finance Manager or Purchasing and the duly authorized vendor representative. The original will be digitized and retained by Purchasing and electronic copies will be provided to the department, City Risk Management Division and the vendor.

G. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND LEGAL

REMEDIES

1. OVERVIEW
The procurement process does not end with the award of contract. The contractor’s performance must be appropriately monitored. The contract itself may be amended in response to unforeseen problemsproblems, and the contract must eventually be closed out or terminated, if not renewed. In performing these tasks, departments are requested to assure a mutual understanding of the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of both the contractor and the department under the contractual agreement and initiate any contract changes desired by the department. The goal is to protect the City’s interests in the event of default by the contractor or contract termination and evaluate the performance of the contractor for future use by other City departments.

2. CONTRACT MONITORING
Contract monitoring allows the department to diagnose problems that may lead to work change orders, schedule slippages, cost overruns or unacceptable product quality. Departments should designate a Contract Administrator at the department level receiving the goods or services and establish administrative controls, monitor work progress regularly and establish cost controls. Vendor performance monitoring is a joint undertaking, and City personnel are active participants.

3. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
The department head or designee shall formally begin contract negotiations with the consultant and request a Professional Service Agreement from Purchasing as a draft to forward to consultant, firm, contractor, or vendor for authorized signature. The department may also request that Purchasing attach the consultant’s proposal to the agreement as Exhibit A of the City’s Professional Services Agreement template.

After the contract/agreement is returned by the consultant with authorized signatures, the department may obtain the appropriate City signature resulting in a Fully Executed Contract/Agreement. The Department

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may keep a copy, if desired, but Purchasing will keep a copy and forward a copy of the Fully Executed Agreement to City Risk Management Division.

4. AMENDING THE CONTRACT
Unforeseen problems, circumstances and events may make a contract amendment necessary. To protect the City’s interests, the department head or designee shall supervise all discussion with the contractor regarding amendment and if assistance is needed, contact Purchasing. All amendments must be in writing and executed in the same manner as the original contract. The dollar amount of the amended contract must not exceed the signatory’s limitations. If necessary, obtain appropriate City signatures.

For purposes of approval, a copy of the original contract must accompany the proposed amendments. All change orders, amendments to contract and supplemental agreements must be signed by a City representative authorized to bind the City financially (generally the City Manager).

5. RENEWAL OF CONTRACTS
Contract for services shall usually not cover a period of more than one (1) year, although longer periods may be approved. Unless exempted from competitive bidding procedures, contracts for goods and service should not extend, either by original contract or by extension, beyond five (5) years unless competitive bids/proposals have been sought or approval is obtained from the Purchasing Agent.

Contracts shall not be renewed without thorough consideration of contract performance, availability of new or better contractors, changing circumstances and other factors which could affect the existing contract to determine whether its renewal is the most appropriate and cost-effective option.

Any decision to renew a contract must be made prior to the termination date of the existing contract. It is recommended that planning for renewal or a new contract begin no later than sixty (60), nor earlier than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the existing termination date depending on the complexity of the contract and renewal. Prior to any renewals, department heads or contract managers at the department level may consult with Purchasing. Renewal shall not be used to circumvent any required bidding processes.

6. CLOSING OUT OR TERMINATING THE CONTRACT
All contractual relationships must eventually either be closed out upon completion of all the work or terminated prior to completion. A contract closeout is an administrative procedure involving formal acceptance of all contract deliverables and payment of the contractor’s final invoice. A contract termination is generally a unilateral action that stops work on all or part of the contract for cause or convenience; termination for convenience may only occur if allowed under the contract. A contract can also be terminated by mutual agreement in the same way that a contract is executed and/or amended.

Close out of a contract should not occur until the City is satisfied that all contractual obligations have been met by the contractor. Confirmation that the required products or services have been delivered and compliance with corresponding technical specifications or scope of services is required prior to close-out.

Where appropriate, the City shall formally notify the contractor, in writing, of the department’s final acceptance of the services and the contractor’s final invoice can now be processed.

When deemed necessary and appropriate, all or part of the contract may be terminated for cause whenever the contractor refuses or clearly fails to meet contractual performance requirements. Common causes for default include failure to deliver acceptable products or services; failure to meet scheduled delivery dates or contractual milestones; failure to resolve disputes or offer explanations on disputed terms, conditions or requirements; or demonstrated lack of progress that is harmful to the City. Prior to terminating a contract for cause, consult with Purchasing.

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7. VENDOR REQUESTS FOR CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS OF CONTRACT General Policy is that a vendor’s request for a change or cancellation to a purchase order or contract, which will result in additional cost to the city, shall be denied, unless denial of such request for a change or cancellation will cause documented undue hardship to the vendor or unless there is no reasonable alternative. If the vendor refuses to perform according to the original contract, they will be in breach of contract.

8. BREACH OF CONTRACT
Actual breach of contract is defined as a failure to perform on time and in the manner required by the contract. This includes failure to perform at all, as well as delivering the wrong goods or defective goods.

In the case of breach, the City must have actual evidence of the breach before employing legal remedies.

A vendor shall be offered the opportunity to remedy a breach of contract. The vendor may notify the City of its intention to remedy delivery within the contract time or have further reasonable time to substitute a conforming requirement.

Departments should notify the vendor and Purchasing if a vendor has breached contract and how the breach has occurred. Reach an understanding with the vendor as to what their process is for remedy. If a vendor intends to remain in default, alert vendor of the City’s legal rights, which is the right to obtain comparable goods elsewhere and charge the vendor the difference between the contract price and the comparable goods price that may be higher. The City may obtain this reimbursement for damages by deducting it from any money due the vendor or by accepting another form of vendor payment.

Document the verbal understanding, including a summary of the City’s legal rights, as appropriate, in writing, and mail to the vendor. Additionally, send a copy to the Purchasing Department and attach a copy of the contract or agreement. The letter should set forth a date by which the vendor must reply or remedy default in order to avoid legal action by the City. Notice should also state that a failure to resolve this problem may result in removal from the City’s Purchasing bid list. Preparation of this letter must be coordinated with Purchasing and must be approved by the City Attorney prior to mailing to the vendor.

If the vendor fails to fulfill contract requirements and has not replied in writing with an alternate proposal which is acceptable under the circumstances, Purchasing shall issue a written cancellation, signed by Purchasing, and approved by the City Attorney citing the vendor’s breach of contract and shall proceed to obtain comparable goods elsewhere. It is assumed at this point that the City has exhausted all reasonable expectations of obtaining contract performance and cannot wait any longer for the goods.

9. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION – FILES
It is imperative, from a legal perspective, that contract files, especially those pertaining to construction projects, are detailed and complete. The following is a list of the types of correspondence and documents that should be kept, as originals or copies depending upon the circumstance. This list is by no means exhaustive and merely reflects those documents that would be critical in the event of litigation or disputes.

Copies of All Contracts Pertaining to the Project
Architect
Construction
Consultants
Interlocal/Cooperative Agreements
Grants
Notice of Award Letters
Copy of the Purchase Order
Requests for Insurance and Bonds

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Memos/Letters/Emails/Reports
Field Reports
Meeting Notes
Correspondence
Daily Diaries
Orders of Materials
Copies of Bonds and Insurance Certificates
Change Orders and Changer Order Correspondence
Notices of Breach
Notice of Completion
H. VENDOR RELATIONS AND PERFORMANCE

1. VENDOR RELATIONS
It is essential that a professional, business-like relationship of mutual trust and confidence exist between the City and its suppliers. The primary responsibility for establishing this relationship for the City rests with Purchasing.

All City representatives and employees are to demonstrate business-like professionalism when interacting and speaking with vendors and their representatives.

Vendors soliciting sales are to be received and if deemed necessary, forwarded to Purchasing. Purchasing shall not make, nor be asked to make unreasonable or unnecessary demands on suppliers.

2. UNAUTHORIZED VENDOR CONTACT WITH CITY DEPARTMENTS
Once the bid has been issued, prospective bidders are prohibited from contacting any City department during the bid process unless approval is received from Purchasing. Failure to comply with this policy will be considered cause to reject the vendor’s bid. This does not preclude the vendor from contacting City departments concerning other ongoing business.

3. VENDOR VISITS
Visits by appointment are preferred since drop-in visits can lead to inconvenience for both parties. Buyers may be in a meeting or away from the office at the time of the unscheduled visit.

When a using department requires information from a vendor, these requests normally will be handled by department in case technical detail or preliminary information is required. If this occurs, keep copies of all supporting documents, especially correspondence that includes pricing.

Departments are advised to refrain from accepting vendors specific brands, products and supplies when legitimate competitive quotes are required and applicable. Visits with City departments may be made upon the recommendation of Purchasing. Purchasing will direct the vendor to the correct person and phone number. City employees should notify Purchasing if they receive a visit from a vendor with useful products and price information and should also encourage the vendor to contact Purchasing to schedule an appointment with the Purchasing Agent. Purchasing can assist vendors in using their sales time more efficiently by informing them about expiration dates of existing contracts, upcoming bids and where similar products are used throughout the City.

4. VENDOR OFFERS OF FREE TRIALS AND SAMPLES
In some industries it is common for vendors to offer free loaners, demonstrator equipment, trial use, free supplies or other promotional items. These offers are sales tactics and acceptance of such "free" equipment, supplies or services may or may not be in the City’s best interest.

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Any department that receives a "free" offer should contact Purchasing for assistance. The offer will be evaluated, and other alternatives will be considered which may better meet the department’s needs. If the offer is in the best interest of the City, Purchasing will advise the department.

Occasionally, the City requires bidders to submit production samples of products that the City intends to purchase. For example, samples may be required for new, untried products where workmanship might be a significant factor or in cases when most of the bidders are expected to be distributors who may offer a wide variety of similar products. Failure to comply with a request for submission of a sample may be cause for the bid to be declared non-responsive and subject to rejection.

The most responsive and responsible bidder’s sample is retained to compare with the vendor’s shipment of the purchased goods. This sample will be returned at the request of the chosen lowest bidder following acceptance of the total shipment. All other bidders wishing to have samples returned must pick them up at Purchasing within thirty (30) days following award of the bid. Samples not claimed within that period become the property of the City to be disposed of as the City sees fit. Bidders desiring to have samples returned by mail or parcel post must furnish return mail cartons, packing, postage, insurance, etc.

5. COMPETITIVE ELECTRONIC UPLOADED BIDS
When electronic bids are used for goods and services, all bids shall be publicly revealed, and the dollar amount of each bid shall be released and displayed on the City’s BidNnet Website. It is to be understood that a bid containing irregularity or minor informality may be waived by the Purchasing Agent when it can be determined that such waivers will not adversely affect the bidding process.

6. RELEASING BID RESULTS
During the bidding process, each vendor’s bid is kept confidential and is not shared with anyone. However, any vendor or member of the public is entitled to review Bid Results after the bidding process has been completed. Bid Results will become available to all interested parties by registering for an account with BidNnet Website. BidNnet registration is free and after a BidNnet account is established, access to the City’s BidNnet Website will become available to review the bid results.

7. LOCAL VENDORS/ LOCAL VENDOR PREFERENCE
The use of vendors who have a fixed business location within the city limits provides certain benefits to the City and its citizens, including, without limitation, the following:

A. Receipt of sales tax revenue from sales made within the city limits B. Cost savings resulting from local maintenance, repair, pick-up and delivery C. Use of the local labor force
When multiple bids are received, the Purchasing Agent under the direction of the City Finance Director will determine if a submitted bid is from a “local vendor” and eligible for the Local Vendor Preference.

Therefore, any local responsible vendor maintaining a fixed business location within the City limits who submitted a bid within five percent (5%) of the lowest nonlocal bidder will be deemed eligible for local vendor preference and awarded the bid.

The local vendor preference shall not cumulatively be greater than $150,000 (per Public Contract Code § 2002).

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8. VENDOR PROTESTS
The procedures for protesting, both before and after an award, are stated herein. Protests must be made in writing to the Purchasing Agent within five (5) working days so that an objective decision can be made by the City and costly delays in the acquisition process can be avoided.

The Purchasing Manager Agent or designee shall respond in writing within five working days to the protestor. If the protestor wishes to appeal the decision rendered by the Purchasing Agent, such appeal must be made in writing to the City Manager within five (5) working days of the Purchasing Agent's response.

The City of Hanford City Manager, Finance Director and Purchasing Agent shall have the authority to settle and resolve a protest of an aggrieved bidder.

Public Records Act (PRA) –All PRA requests shall be forwarded to the City Clerk for processing.

I. INSURANCE AND BONDS

1. OVERVIEW
City policy is to requires contractors providing services, materials or construction to the City to indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless for claims arising from their performance of the contract and supply proof of insurance coverage to the City. The proof the City requires is usually in the form of certificates of coverage and endorsements provided by the contractor’s insurance broker or carrier. All insurance requirements made of the contractor must appear in the City agreement, and in the case of a competitive bid, they must also be in the Request For Bid or Request for Proposal.

2. GENERAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Most agreements require general liability and workers compensation coverage. In addition, automobile liability, professional liability, crime coverage, and/or some form of bond coverage may be required. As a rule, the insurance must be underwritten by a carrier admitted to transact business in California. The carrier must be able to demonstrate sufficient financial strength to provide the protection the City seeks. Generally, insurers with an A rating in A.M. Best’s Guide and a financial size designation of VII or higher will meet the City’s requirements. If departments need to determine the Best’s rating on a carrier, contact the Risk Management Division. Per the requirements of the City’s insurer, PRISM, the City must also be named as additional insured on the general liability and automobile liability coverage; the contractor’s insurers must waive subrogation rights; the contractor’s insurance must be primary and non-contributory with respect to coverage maintained by the City; and the contractor’s coverage may not be modified or canceled without prior written notice to the City. This provision must be stated in the Request For Bid or Request for Proposals.

3. LIMITS OF INSURANCE
Purchasing will assist departments obtaining insurance from vendors, firms and contractors and consultants.

Purchasing will include Certificates of Insurance and endorsements with Fully Executed Agreements and forward them to our Risk Management Division.

Commercial General Liability – The rule for minimum limits for general liability coverage is $2 million, per occurrence, combined single limit for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, with an annual aggregate, if any, of at least $4 million. Any substantial, ongoing business shall carry insurance with these limits. In some instances, insurance requirements may vary ($5 million per occurrence and $10 million aggregate for construction projects with increased risk).

Automobile Liability – Contractors who will drive in the course of performing the service or who deliver and maintain a product must maintain auto liability insurance. The limits must be a minimum of $1 million per occurrence, combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage. Coverage shall include any autos, owned autos and hired autos.

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Professional Liability – Contractors who are required to be licensed by the State of California or by an agency designated by the State to perform their work must maintain professional liability insurance.

Examples include doctors, nurses, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, engineers, architects and attorneys. As a rule, the City requires limits of a minimum of $2 million per incident and an annual aggregate of at least $4 million.

Workers Compensation Coverage and Employer’s Liability – Insurance with a limit of no less than $1 million per accident for bodily injury or disease. In accordance with the Labor Code of the State of California, every employer must provide workers compensation coverage for their employees. Therefore, all contracts with individuals or organizations who have employees must require workers compensation coverage. Many contractors are sole providers and have no employees. These contractors are not required to cover themselves with workers compensation.

4. INSURANCE CERTIFICATES
Insurance certificates and endorsements providing evidence of coverage must be provided by the following categories of persons:
• Any individual or non-City organization using a City facility. • Any individual performing a service or delivering a product under contract to the City. • Any individual or organization constructing something for the City. • Any agency required to provide such evidence as a condition of participating with the City in any endeavor, such as a joint powers authority.

Responsibility for obtaining Insurance Certificates and endorsements – The department designated as contract administrator for each agreement is responsible to forward any insurance certificates and endorsements on to Purchasing for review and approval. Utilize the current insurance specifications in all contract agreements. Note the expiration dates of the policies. If any expire during the term of the contract, replacement certificates and endorsements must be obtained to assure continuity of coverage. It’s recommended vendor insurance certificates and endorsements are filed with the agreement so they can be available for inspection and to use as evidence of coverage in the event of a loss. Copies should also be placed in the bid file in Purchasing, the department designated as contract administrator, and City Risk Management Division. Notify Risk Management immediately in the event of claims or accidents arising from the work performed under the contract.

5. SUBCONTRACTORS
Vendors shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies or shall require subcontractors to maintain the coverage required under this Policy. If subcontractors maintain their own coverage, the prime contractor shall provide its subcontractors’ certificates and endorsements to the City when the prime contractor submits its certificates of insurance and endorsements.

6. INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSES
Defense and indemnification clauses require the contractor to reimburse the City for any costs the City may incur to defend and/or pay damages to a third party because of the contractor’s actions or omissions. The City is not permitted to require the contractor to assume responsibility for the City’s actions, but the City can require the contractor to defend it and reimburse it for any loss arising out of the contractor’s performance of the contract. Occasionally, a contractor will demand that the City defend and indemnify the contractor against losses arising from the City’s acts. Risk Management must be consulted in these instances.

7. BONDS
Bonds are policies issued by surety companies which guarantee that the contractor will meet the stated obligation. Types of Surety Bonds the City may use are:

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Fidelity Bond – Reimburses an employer for loss sustained because of dishonest acts of employees covered by the bond.

Bid Bond – Guarantees that a contractor will enter into the contract under consideration if consultant is awarded and consultant will comply with all terms and conditions of the bid or proposal.

Payment or Labor and Materials Bond – Guarantees contractors will pay their subcontractors, employees and suppliers for labor, services and goods provided in performance of contracts for "public projects".

Payment bonds should be required for all contracts involving public works or which are valued at more than $50,000.

Performance Bond – Guarantees performance by the contractor of all work under the contract, including replacement or repair of any defective materials or faulty workmanship and compliance with all the terms and conditions of the contract or agreement.

J. INVENTORY CONTROL, FIXED ASSETS AND SURPLUS ITEMS

1. OVERVIEW
Disposition of surplus City property will be accomplished through by each department (Purchasing Division to assist when requested)the Purchasing Division. Property will be disposed of by the following methods:

Citywide notice of available surplus items.

Negotiate with vendor to remove non- surplus property.

Trade-in on new equipment.

Sale at public auction.

Sale as scrap.

Donation to non-profit organization.

2. CITYWIDE NOTICE OF AVAILABLE SURPLUS PROPERTY
Each Department shall communicate or e-mail the availability, including necessary details of property designated as surplus, to the FinancePurchasing department. In some instances, Purchasing may send out a citywide announcement that surplus furniture or items have become available. The goal is to repurpose the surplus items by a different City department that may be in need of the surplus items. The disposition or disposal of City property must be noticed to the Finance Department by submitting an Asset Disposal Form.

Disposals may only be authorized by the City Manager and Finance Director (or his designee).

3. NEGOTIATE TO REMOVE NON-SURPLUS PROPERTY
In some instances, departments may need to purchase, replace and/or upgrade assets. As a result, the property which is being replaced is classified as surplus . Surplus property that is non-functional or no longer required, cannot be reused, and is no longer considered an asset, may be disposed of at the department level by negotiating with the vendor to include a fee in their quote to remove and dispose of the property.

4. TRADE-INS OF EQUIPMENT
Departments are encouraged to trade in equipment that is being replaced at the time of the new equipment acquisition. Trade-ins earn credits against the purchase of the new item, it minimizes transfer, moving and storage costs and results in faster, less costly disposition of unwanted equipment or auction processes.

Trade-ins may be negotiated at the department level and must be processed through Purchasing. To trade in a unit, the department should attach supporting documentation to the requisition for new equipment purchase.

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5. SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for the management of surplus property. Only the City Council, City Manager, City Finance Director and Purchasing Agent have the legal authority to sell or otherwise dispose of personal property owned by the City.

Departments managing surplus property that is no longer useful may notify Purchasing of Iitems, furniture, materials and equipment to determine if it may potentially be sold at a Public Auction. The Department is to submit an Asset Disposal Form to the Finance Department signifying its intent to sell at a Public Auction.also send an email to Purchasing describing the equipment or material, including serial number, location, date available, contact person, their phone number, fixed asset identification number (if applicable) and if . The assistance of Public Works may be requested forinvolvement is required for assistance with moving or transportation of item to be sold at public auction. Purchasing will also assist departments with information regarding selling recyclable materials to local scrap dealers.

K. COST CONTROL METHODS

1. PLANNED PURCHASES
Departments are advised to verifycheck if funds are available when considering purchases and prior to generating a requisition for purchase order. The department’s designated employee should reviewcheck the ORG & OBJ in the Purchasing system. If the Purchasing system queries an amount that is over budget, contact the Finance Director and Finance Manager for funding alternatives.

Departments are advised to monitor project accounts frequently to ensure it is not going overexpenditures are not exceeding budget. If the project incurs unexpected or unanticipated costs above the original budget, if the incurred overrun costs are
$10,000 to $50,000, City Manager approval is required in order to expense the additional unanticipated incurred costs. However, the approval and does not authorize appropriation for additional money.

Departments that do not have enough budget funds to cover a large purchase or are over-budget on a line item may request a budget amendment to transfer money between object lines within the same fund.

However, it’s not necessary for small purchases or if the overall net budget is anticipated to be positive at the fiscal year end. Department Heads should send budget amendment requests to the Finance Director including the amount and transfer object lines. The Finance Director does not have the authority to transfer money between different funds or transfer money between salary and operating accounts.

The City Manager does have authority to transfer money between different funds and transfer funds between salary and operating accounts.

Planned purchases save money, and departments are advised to receive, evaluate competitive bids, quotes, estimates, proposals and select the lowest bid. There may be case by case circumstances allowing departments to select other than lowest quote or bid with acceptable justification and proper approval.

2. SPECIFICATIONS
Prepare descriptive specifications for material, supplies and equipment that are sufficiently broad enough to promote competitive and uniform bidding and to attract and develop a group of responsible bidders able to offer the best prices consistent with the required quality, delivery and service.

3. COMPETITION
Procurement transactions must be conducted in a manner providing full and open competition. The basic principle of public purchasing is to promote free and open competition and to incorporate a clear and accurate description of the technical requirements for material, product or service to be procured.

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Competition is enhanced by non-restrictive specifications, by allowing adequate time for bidding and by inviting an adequate number of interested vendors to bid. The bidding process allows each vendor a chance

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to submit their best price for the item without knowledge of other vendor offers. It’s imperative that departments identify all requirements that the offerors must fulfill and all other factors to be used in evaluating quotes, estimates, bids and proposals. Favoritism toward any vendor is strictly prohibited.

4. FREIGHT AND SHIPPING CHARGES
During ordering processes, freight, handling and other related costs incurred to place the purchased item in working order should be included when determining total bid price. In determining freight charges, the cost of transporting an item from its "shipping point" or "point of origin", to the City receiving point or "destination" must be considered during the bid process in order to determine the total actual bid. There are two main methods used in determining freight charges. FOB (Free on Board) Destination and FOB Shipping Point. FOB Destination indicates that title does not pass to the City until we receive the goods at the delivery address stated on the purchase order. FOB Shipping Point indicates that title passes to the City when the vendor delivers the goods to the carrier. Usually, the party holding title bears the risk for loss or damage to the goods and bears the responsibility of filing claims, if any, for such loss or damage.

As a rule, the City requires that materials and equipment purchased be delivered "FOB Destination". This means the purchase price includes delivery of the item and the City takes title to it when it is received on City premises. If a seller insists on shipping "FOB Shipping Point" the City takes title to it when it leaves the seller’s dock and assumes the risk of loss during transit.

In the rare case where Purchasing accepts a "price in effect at time of shipment" offer, the purchase order should so state and the quote or bid file should document the necessity of accepting such an offer.

If the price increases between the date of order and date of shipment, the vendor should supply the buyer with documentation, generally in the form of old and new published price lists.

If both buyer and vendor have agreed to a specific shipping mode, this should be noted on the purchase order in the description area. The shipping instructions, along with the particulars of the terms, should be included.

L. RECEIVING PROCEDURES

1. AUTHORIZED RECEIVING POINTS
Each department is responsible for receiving goods. Each department is responsible for staff authorized to sign for receipt of delivery. Departments are advised to physically inspect all goods prior to signing for the goods received.

The ordering department is obligated to accept delivery of any merchandise which has been ordered in accordance with purchasing procedures. If there is a change regarding the need for the items, the department should immediately execute a Purchase Order Change Order into the Purchasing system. It should be realized that there may be a restocking charge if the items must be returned through no fault of the supplying vendor. The City’s failure to accept and pay for ordered goods is a breach of contract.

2. RECEIVING GOODS FROM THE CARRIER
Avoid accepting delivery of any merchandise until adequate identification from the packaging or delivery tags is obtained. A purchase order number or other suitable identification indicating that the merchandise should be delivered to the department, must be in evidence before the shipment is accepted. Sign only for the number of boxes or parcels which are received from the carrier listed on the delivery tag (carrier’s receipt), delivery information on the boxes or parcels, or delivery driver digital handheld computer.

3. INSPECTING GOODS AFTER DELIVERY
Inspect the merchandise promptly after receipt. Inspections of items received and determination of compliance with the ordering description or specifications are the responsibilities of the ordering

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department. Check merchandise received against the packing slip and the purchase order. Importantly, if copies of invoices are received, they should be immediately forwarded to the person in the department who is authorized to process invoices.

4. LOST AND DAMAGED GOODS
Document any partial deliveries received on a copy of the purchase order The receiving department should keep all packing materials and merchandise and report damage to the vendor immediately. Importantly, do not destroy damaged item(s) or any packaging materials. In cases of known damage (apparent at the time of delivery), put a note on copies of the delivery tag (carrier’s receipt) "case damaged in shipment" and, if the item is visible and the damage is visible, also include "item visibly damaged." Obtain any type of tangible data stating the damage including delivery driver acknowledgement and signature. If possible, take a picture of the damaged box or parcel. Departments may communicate to vendor regarding remedy of damaged shipment. If the department is unsuccessful regarding remedy, forward all pertinent information to Purchasing for assistance. Purchasing will also alert company representative of the damaged shipment and request remedy.

5. INCORRECT GOODS
If the goods shipped do not comply with the purchase order, the receiving department will ask the vendor to bring them into compliance. If the vendor fails to do so within a reasonable time, the receiving department will notify Purchasing. Purchasing will notify the vendor of the breach of contract. It is the receiving department’s responsibility to notify Purchasing of the need to charge the defaulting vendor with any additional cost experienced by the City due to the breach of contract.

6. DELIVERY OF GOODS AND SERVICES
Under the Uniform Commercial Code, as a rule, the City requires that goods and services purchased be delivered "FOB Destination". This means the purchase price includes delivery of the item, and the City takes title to it when it is received on City premises. If a seller insists on shipping "FOB Shipping Point" the City takes title to it when it leaves the seller’s dock and assumes the risk of loss during transit. Should that occur, Purchasing and/or Risk Management should be consulted to determine the prudence of securing transit insurance.

M. PAYMENT PROCEDURES

1. OVERVIEW
Due to the large number ofGiven the high volume of documents processed by the Finance Department, it is extremely important to promptly verify all goods received at the department level and forward all required information to Finance Accounts Payable so they can begin to prepare payment processes as soon as possible. Payment documents that include discounts should be specially handled by both the department receiving the goods and the Accounts PayableFinance Department to ensure that payments will be processed in time to receive the discount.

Generally, invoices are sent by the vendor to the ordering department or Finance DepartmentAccounts Payable. The requesting department verifies that all goods have been received and compares any packing slips or shipping documents with the purchase order. If the goods received match the purchase order, the department shall approve the invoice in the workflow approval. If there is a problem with the merchandise, i.e., damaged items, an incomplete order, incorrect items received or any other problem, the vendor should be notified, and the problem corrected before the payment document is prepared.

2. VENDOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Packing Slip – A packing slip should be included with each shipment. The related purchase order or contract

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number and the purchase order line-item numbers should be referenced.

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Invoices – Invoices should refer to the purchase order number. Invoices which do not show a valid purchase order number should be directed to the vendor. Invoices may be mailed to the "Billing Address" shown on the purchase order, emailed or downloaded from vendor online portal. Invoice pricing, terms and conditions must be consistent with the purchase order. Incorrect invoices should be credited by the vendor in their entirety and re-issued. Contact the Finance Department Accounts Payable Division or Purchasing for assistance.

3. PAYMENT PROCESS
Advance payments by the City are legally permitted and require contacting the Finance Department and Accounts Payable to coordinate payment process. Contracts or agreements containing provisions for advance payments shall provide for small periodic payments which are tied to delivered goods or services, rather than total contract price or lump sum advances.

4. REGULAR PURCHASE ORDERS
Purchase Orders generated in the Purchasing system serve as contracts for goods and services. After the Purchase order has been printed, departments may mail, email, or call the vendor and communicate the purchase order number over the phonesubmit to the vendor.Vendor should notate purchase order number on invoice. A Purchase order is a legally binding document for the city financially. It can stand alone or include attachments for clarification purposes. Purchase orders encumber funds and assets. Each department is responsible for verifying quantity, quality and delivery.

Partial Shipments (receipts) - There will be instances when partial shipments are received. In these cases, the department should record the receiving information by attaching it to the purchase order, including any packing and freight slips and invoice.

5. PURCHASING CARD
The Purchasing CAL Card program issues P-Cards to authorized City employees as an alternative method of purchasing and paying for goods and services. Departments are to email Purchasing to request P-Cards for employees. The Department Head should be copied inincluded on the emailed request.

The P-Card is intended for smaller purchases as a convenience when the vendor does not readily accept payment by check and is not to be used to circumvent the City’s current Purchasing Policies. There are restrictions. The P-Card is currently being used for all purchases under $2,500 without any additional competitive quotes. Every City employee authorized to possess a P-Card must obtain their activated new card, receive instructions and training for proper use of card, review and understand Purchase Card Policy and sign documents at the Purchasing department. Card holders will receive a copy of the Purchase Card Policy and are advised to read it and familiarize themselves with P-Card use and responsibilities.

A. Keep a copy of receipt to scan.

B. Finance does not need originals. Department may keep them on file.

C. Receipt should have vendor name and amount.

D. GThe general rule for food purchases: must list the purpose and who attended. WhenIf a food is purchased for a group or public event, attach attendee list or event flyer.

E. Travel-related charges should have name, destination and travel dates. Attach Travel Approval form and brochure and agenda for trip. All P-Card questions should be directed to Purchasing.

Near the end of the month, (approximately the 26th), each departmental P-Card statement approver will receive a statement of P-Card Transactions. It is the P-Card holder’s responsibility to provide legible receipts, invoices, or digital electronic proof of payment to be reconciled to the statement in the Purchasing system. The P-Card transactions will be reviewed by a hierarchical approval group in Purchasing and Finance. Departments may be requested to resubmit missing information during review of receipts and backup documentation.

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6. TRAVEL CLAIMS
The following are guidelines to assist with management of travel claimsthe P-Card processes. Updates to the travel policy may be found in Administrative Regulations.

A. Must be submitted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the event or within thirty (30) calendar days after.

B. If entering claim early (such as months in advance), review instructions for early travel claim entry.

C. If reimbursement, receipts required.

D. Lodging and registrations should be paid for using P-Card.

E. Day-only travel requires Supervisor approval and signature.

F. Overnight travel requires Department Head approval and signature.

G. Out-of-state travel requires City Manager approval and signature.

H. Certificates of Completion of training should be forwarded to [email protected] and Human Resources.

7. BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS
Departments receiving reoccurring materials or services under the provisions of a Blanket Purchase Order shall obtain, at the time of purchase or delivery, a fully itemized invoice. Submit the invoice as soon as possible to the Finance department referencing the BPO Purchase Order Number.

A. Monitor the BPO to determine whether account balance will cover purchases to the end of the year.

B. Should a department project unforeseen new expenditures throughout the year, a purchase order change order should be processed to add more funding to cover the entire year.

C. To assist in monitoring the account budget throughout the year, enter ORG & OBJ into the Purchasing system to verifycheck available funds.

D. City Council approved ongoing expenditures or a competitive bid process for products or services to continue throughout the fiscal year. Include required collected quotes, estimates, proposals or bids.

E. A yearly review should occur after the end of each fiscal year to determine the amount necessary to cover expenditures for the following fiscal year.

8. DEPARTMENT PURCHASE ORDERS
Department Purchase Orders are required for all purchases $5,000 and above. Departments are advised to generate a requisition in the Purchasing system. After the requisition has been submitted by the department into workflow, the requisition will be reviewed to determine all the necessary information and appropriate attachments are included. After all workflow hierarchical approvals have been completed, the requisition will be converted to a Purchase Order and the department will be notified the Purchase Order is ready to be used. The department can notify the vendor of the PO number. The Department may go into the Purchasing system’s Purchase Order Central module to print a hard copy of the Purchase Order.

9. EMERGENCY PURCHASES
In rare instances, Departments may have a need to obtain goods or services outside normal working hours, due to an emergency. On the day following the emergency, or at the next available opportunity, a requisition shall be prepared and processed as usual. Include in the requisition stating, “emergency purchase” and a brief report including the date, time and nature of the emergency for Purchasing and Finance to review.

Department shall process the requisition and select “Emergency” as the PO type. This will automatically issue a PO number instead of waiting until the requisition has received all workflow approvals. The following conditions apply.

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A. Department has obtained a single purchase or service from a vendor.

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B. Confirm a condition that poses an immediate threat to the public such as preservation of the public health, welfare, or safety or for the protection of City property.

C. Quotes and estimates are not required but staff must obtain them when deemed appropriate according to the Purchasing Policy (based on availability and ability).

D. Emergency purchases must have Department Head or City Manager approval either in writing or verbally prior to purchase. Make sure to include approval and justification for the emergency in your supporting documentation.

E. On all invoices, indicate emergency purchase, who authorized the required approval, date of approval and a clear reason for the emergency.

10.8. CHECK RUNS
Currently, check runs occur bi-weekly. However, Tthe schedule is subject to change as outlined on Finance’s yearly check run schedule.

Workflow approvals must be completed by noon the day prior to check run day. Unscheduled check runs will not occur unless it’s an emergency and is approved by the Finance Director.

N. FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAX REQUIREMENTS

1. SALES AND USE TAX ON TRANSPORTATION CHARGES
The sales tax rate for City of Hanford purchases is 78.25%. Depending on how freight charges are billed, they may be subject to sales tax. The following charges for freight are not taxable:

Separately stated charges, direct delivery to purchaser by U.S. mail, independent contractor or common carrier and actual freight charges are borne by the purchaser. These charges could be either FOB Destination or FOB Shipping Point as long as transportation costs are not fixed and are the responsibility of the purchaser and are explicitly separate from the cost of goods purchased. "Delivered Price", but transportation charges are separately stated, shipment is directed to purchaser, and transportation occurs after the seller completes physical delivery per contract requirements, i.e., FOB Shipping Point.

Delivered by seller’s own facilities, but transportation charges are separately stated, shipment is directly to purchaser and transportation occurs after title has passed to the purchaser per an explicit written agreement between seller and purchaser, i.e. FOB Shipping Point.

The following charges are taxable:

Transportation charges that are not separately set forth in the purchase order, contract for sale or invoice.

Transportation charges that are "incoming freight" such as shipment to the retailer, to the retailer’s agent or the retailer’s representative.

Delivered price which is also FOB Destination.

Transportation by seller’s own facilities without any explicit written agreement regarding when title passes.

Transportation by seller’s own facilities with FOB Destination terms.

2. LIABILITY FOR SALES AND USE TAX
Sales tax is a liability of the seller and is paid for the privilege to sell tangible personal property within the State of California. Sellers who conduct business within California, i.e. have employees, offices, stores or warehouses in California must register with the State of California Dept.artment of Revenue to collect sales

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tax.

Sellers may add sales tax to the selling price or include it in the selling price; either way, the amount must be remitted to the State by the seller. The buyer is not liable to the State for uncollected sales tax unless the buyer caused the seller to erroneously believe the buyer was exempt from paying sales tax.

Use tax is an excise tax imposed upon the purchaser of goods for storage, use or consumption of goods in California. The City pays use tax directly to the State of California in lieu of paying sales tax whenever it buys tangible personal property from an out-of-state vendor who is not registered to collect California sales tax or whenever an in-state vendor does not charge the proper sales tax rate. Use tax is the liability of the buyer and not of the seller.

3. ITEMS EXEMPT FROM SALES AND USE TAX
Generally, the following items are not taxable. However, frequent changes by the State of California, as a result of court cases, can cause additions or deletions to the list. • Labor on repairs when stated separately.
• Installation labor, an exception is modular panels from any vendor according to the State of California Franchise Tax Board.
• Parts covered by a maintenance agreement.
• Purchases for resale.
• Professional services.
• Transportation, shipping and freight charges from common carriers when itemized separately from the purchase price.
• Advertising.
• Purchases of property to be resold to the United States Government. • Subscriptions to newspapers, newsletters, and other periodicals when they are published at stated intervals of at least four times per year but not more than sixty times per year. • Software downloaded to the City’s computer system.

4. MINIMIZING SALES AND USE TAX
Sometimes knowledge of tax laws will allow the City to reduce the amount of sales or use tax which is due and payable. For example, if lubricants are purchased in barrels and the empty barrels are returned to the vendor for credit, tax is only paid on the contents of the barrels and not on the purchase price of the barrels.

Since tax laws are revised frequently, when in doubt as to whether an item is taxable or not, contact the State of California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.

5. SHOWING SALES AND USE TAX ON PURCHASE ORDERS
Purchase orders must specify any applicable state and local taxes or the use tax unless the items are for resale.

If the items on the purchase order are for resale, the City’s seller’s permit number should be shown on the purchase order.

6. FEDERAL EXCISE TAXES
The City does not pay Federal Excise Taxes (F.E.T.).

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O. GENERAL PUBLIC WORKS GUIDELINES
Departments may reach out to Purchasing and Public Works for any additional questions pertaining to their department’s projects. Departments may contact Purchasing for assistance with prevailing wage requirements and bid document solicitation of projects on City’s BidNnet Website. The City adheres to several Public Works guidelines listed in the City of Hanford Municipal Code Chapter 2.50 Public Works Projects.

1. ADHERENCE TO PUBLIC WORKS RULES AND REGULATIONS
The City of Hanford adheres to the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Act, California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act and Public Contract Code (PCC) Sections 22001 and 22030.

2. PREVAILING WAGES RATES REQUIREMENT
There exists California Labor codes established by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) requiring Awarding bodies to pay prevailing wage rates to contractors. Our City is required to pay prevailing wage rates to contractors. Contractors, vendors or consultants are responsible for including prevailing wage rates in their quotes, estimates, bids and proposals. The State monitors that contractors are paying appropriate labor wages. Wage determination rates are available to any City employee by visiting the Department of Industrial Relations for the State of California.

A. City departments are advised to ensure prevailing wage rates are included in quotes and bids for public works projects consisting of new construction, alteration, installation demolition, maintenance or repairs. If costs for the work performed is $1,000 dollars and above, prevailing wages must be included in vendor quotes and bids.

B. Projects that meet thresholds will be required to be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) online system. Purchasing may reach out to departments to assist in obtaining project information.
▪ $25,000 threshold for new construction, alteration, installation, demolition and repair projects. ▪ $15,000 threshold for various maintenance projects include minor repainting, resurfacing streets and highways at less than one inch.
▪ Landscape maintenance, including mowing, watering, trimming, pruning, planting, replacement of plants, and servicing of irrigation, sprinkler systems and disking services. ▪ Work performed to keep, operate and maintain publicly owned buildings, structures and ground facilities.

3. CALIFORNIA UNIFORM COST ACCOUNTING BID REQUIREMENTS
A. If a project is estimated to be $0.00 to
$6075,000: Work can be done by City Forces.

Receive proposals from a minimum of 3 contractors.

Work may be negotiated with the contractor or paid by Purchase Order.

B. If project is estimated to be $6075,001 to $2200,000:

May use Informal Bidding procedures which do not require advertising.

Send proposal requests, Notice to Contractors, to contractors on the list that are within the work category.

Send plans and specifications to Exchanges and Plan Houses and post them online.

Three weeks minimum advertisement – four weeks preferred.

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C. If the project is $22000,0001 and above:

Must follow Formal bidding procedures.

Advertise in newspaper two (2) times. First advertisement at least 30 days prior to bid opening – second advertisement at least 14 days prior to bid opening.

Send plans and specifications to Exchanges and Plan Houses and post online.

Four weeks minimum advertisement – five weeks preferred.

P. GENERAL FEDERAL PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES
All grant procurement and related expenditures must adhere to the procurement guidelines found in the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Title 2-Grants and Agreements, Part 200-Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements of Federal Awards. Such procurement standards in the Uniform Guidance (UG) are covered in paragraphs 200.317 to 200.327. All City agreements, which expend federal grand award funds, must adhere to Part 200, which outlines contract provisions to be included in agreements expending federal awards.

1. FEDERAL GRANT PROCUREMENT STANDARDS
A. Departments are to fully comply with all procurement requirements found at 2 CFR 200.318 through 2 CFR 200.327. The regulations require that procurement activities be performed in an equitable and competitive manner to promote equal treatment, efficiency, and economy in federal grant activities. To ensure objective contractor performance and eliminate an unfair competitive advantage, contractors must be excluded from competing for such procurements if they develop or draft grant applications or contract specifications, requirements, statements of work, invitations for bids, and/or requests for proposals. No City department is exempt from these requirements per the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

B. Departments are subject to the following procurement requirements when utilizing Federal Funds for purchase of goods and services, however, the requirements are only summarized and do not cover the entire Uniform Guidance published here at www.ecfr.gov under CFR 200. It is the responsibility of the grantee/department to ensure they follow the guidelines to avoid suspension or revocation of Federal assistance. The Uniform Guidance, or 2 CFR 200, sets strict requirements around procurement and guarding against conflicts of interest that can occur when purchasing goods and services under federally funded grants and contracts.

2. FEDERAL PROCUREMENT METHOD AND THRESHOLDS
The methods departments must follow are outlined in 2 CFR 200.320, 200.317, 200.318, and 200.319. These regulations mandate the following thresholds related to procurement activities with Federal Grant funds.

A. Micro-Purchase Method
Transactions where the aggregate dollar amount does not exceed the amount fixed by the Government Publishing Office (GPO), set to $10,000. To the extent practical, the department must distribute these purchases equitably among qualified suppliers. Micro-purchases may be made with Management approval and with or without a competitive process. May be awarded without soliciting competitive price or rate quotations.

B. Simplified Acquisition Method
Transactions for goods or services where the aggregate dollar amount is higher than the FAR micropurchase threshold but does not exceed the simplified acquisition, which is currently $250,000,

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requires an informal bidding process with price or rate quotations or proposals solicited from at least three (3) contractors, sources or qualified offers.

C. Sealed Bids (Typically Construction Projects) And Competitive Proposals.

Transactions that exceed $250,000, require formal procedures, must be publicized, identify all evaluation factors and their relative importance and the award to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor/contractor shall be made by the City Council with the recommendation from the department overseer of the project or the Purchasing Manager.

D. Noncompetitive Proposals:

Also known as sole-source procurement, this may be appropriate only when specific criteria are met, and the Purchasing Manager or Finance Director approves. Applicable circumstances are:
• The acquisition of property, goods, and services, the aggregate dollar amount of which does not exceed the micro purchase threshold.
• The item is available only from a single source.
• The public exigency or emergency for the requirement will not permit a delay resulting from publicizing a competitive solicitation.
• The federal awarding agency or pass-through entity expressly authorizes a noncompetitive procurement in response to a written request from the City. • The competition is determined inadequate after two (2) failed solicitations, failed contracts with a number of contractors, or lack of resources or qualified offers.

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CITY OF HANFORD CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2025
PROJECT: Annexation165: a request to annex approximately 141.85 acres into the City of Hanford City Limits from the Kings County Jurisdiction. The annexation area is a combination of the Project Site (83.61 acres) and an area to the north, not proposed to be developed at this time (58.24 acres).

General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24: a request to change the land use designation from a combination of Low- and Medium-Density Residential to Medium-Density Residential (78.16 acres) and Neighborhood Mixed Use (5.45 acres) for 83.61 acres of the project site.

Prezone No. 0013-24: a request to prezone the properties as a R-M MediumDensity Residential (78.16 acres) and MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use (5.45 acres), consistent with the proposed General Plan Amendment and R-L-5 Low-Density Residential (51.92 acres) and C-N Neighborhood Commercial (6.32 acres), consistent with the General Plan Designation.

Tentative Subdivision Map 00012-24: a request to subdivide 83.61 acres of the annexation area into a 650-unit multi-family (300 units) and single-family (350 units) residential subdivision and a 5.45-acre Neighborhood Mixed Use site with a planned unit development overlay.

Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24: a request to allow various deviations from the regulation of the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district for the mixed use subdivision, proposed under Tentative Tract 945, including reduced lot size, lot width, lot depth, site area per dwelling unit requirements, setbacks, open space dimensions, and allow removal of the block wall requirement between MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use and R-M Medium-Density Residential.

Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2025-73 (SCH #2024121093): a request to certify that the project will have a less than significant adverse impacts on the environment with the incorporation of mitigation measures LOCATION: The Project site is located north of Grangeville Boulevard and east of 9 ¼ Avenue. The development site includes two parcels, comprising 83.61 acres (APNs 014-143-069 and 014-143-078). The additional Annexation Area encompasses 58.24 acres (APNs 014-143-022, 014-830-011, 014-830-010, 014-830-013, 014-830-014, 014-830-015, 014-830-016, 014-830-017, 014- 830-018).

PLANNER: Gabrielle Myers, Principal Planner

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Environmental:

1. Certify Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2025-73 (SCH# 2024121093) for the project.

Annexation:

2. Adopt Resolution No. 25-68-R, initiating proceedings for Annexation No. 165 and direct staff to file the appropriate application with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of Kings County.

General Plan Amendment:

3. Adopt Resolution No. 25-69-R, approving General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24.

Pre-Zone:

4. Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-13, approving Prezone No. 0013-

24. Tentative Subdivision Map:

5. Adopt Resolution No. 25-70-R, approving Tentative Subdivision No. 0012-24 (TT 945).

Planned Unit Development:

6. Adopt Resolution No. 25-71-R, approving Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24.

RECOMMENDED MOTIONS
Environmental:

1. I move to certify Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2025-73 (SCH# 2024121093) for the project.

Annexation:

2. I move to adopt Resolution No. 25-68-R, initiating proceedings for Annexation No. 165 and direct staff to file the appropriate application with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of Kings County.

General Plan Amendment:

3. I move to adopt Resolution No. 25-69-R, approving General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24.

Pre-Zone:

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4. I move to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-13, approving Prezone No. 0013-24.

Tentative Subdivision Map:

5. I move to adopt Resolution No. 25-70-R, approving Tentative Subdivision No. 0012-24 (TT 945).

Planned Unit Development:

6. I move to adopt Resolution No. 25-71-R, approving Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed Project consists of the annexation of 141.85 acres for the proposed development of a 650-unit multi-family (300 units) and single-family (350 units) residential subdivision and a 5.45-acre Neighborhood Mixed Use site on approximately 83.61 acres of the annexation area proposed to be developed over 5 phases.

Annexation 165
Annexation 165 is a request to annex approximately 141.85 acres into the City of Hanford City Limits from the Kings County Jurisdiction. The annexation area is a combination of the Project Site (83.61 acres) and an area to the north, not proposed to be developed at this time (58.24 acres). See Figure 1 and Attachment 1.

Williamson Act Contract
The property located at APN 014-143-078 is in a Williamson Act Contract that has been protested by the City. The city will not “succeed” the contract for the property that was protested and the contract will be terminated upon annexation.

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Figure 1:

Proposed Annexation Area
(shown in red; prior annexation effort 166, shown in green) General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24
General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24 is a request to change the land use designation from a combination of Low- and Medium-Density Residential to Medium-Density Residential (78.16 acres) and Neighborhood Mixed Use (5.45 acres) for 83.61 acres of the project site.

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Figure 2: Existing General Plan Designation
(project site outlined in red)
Figure 3: Proposed General Plan Amendment
(project site shown in red; area changed outlined in bold)

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Prezone No. 0013-24
Prezone No. 0013-24 is a request to prezone the properties as a R-M Medium-Density Residential (78.16 acres) and MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use (5.45 acres), consistent with the proposed General Plan Amendment and R-L-5 Low-Density Residential (51.92 acres) and C-N Neighborhood Commercial (6.32 acres), consistent with the General Plan Designation.

Figure 4: Prezone No. 0013-24
(project site outlined in red)
Tentative Subdivision Map 00012-24 (TT 945)
Tentative Subdivision Map No. 00012-24, also known as TT 945 or Copper Ridge, is a request to subdivide 83.61 acres of the annexation area into a 650-unit multi-family (300 units) and singlefamily (350 units) residential subdivision and a 5.45-acre Neighborhood Mixed Use site.

Vesting Tentative Tract 945 – Attached as Attachment 2.

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Figure 5: Subdivision Map
Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24
Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24 is a request to allow various deviations from the regulations of the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district for the residential subdivision, proposed under TT 945, including reduced lot size, lot width, lot depth, and setbacks allowance and allow removal of the block wall requirement between MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use and R-M Medium-Density Residential.

The requests for deviations are as follows:

Section Requirement Deviation Requested
§ 17.12.030 Lot
area
The minimum lot area shall be 5,000
square feet, except as prescribed in
Section 17.12.100
Minimum lot size of 2,800 sq. ft.
§ 17.12.040 Lot
Dimensions
Frontage: The minimum lot frontage
shall be 40 feet
Minimum frontage 40
Width: The minimum lot width shall be
50 feet for interior lots and 60 feet for
Minimum interior lot width: 40 feet
Minimum corner lot width: 45 feet

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corner lots, except as prescribed in
Section 17.10.100.

Depth: The minimum lot depth shall be
90 feet
Minimum depth: 70 feet
§ 17.12.050 Site
Area per
Dwelling Unit
The minimum site area per dwelling unit
shall be 3,000 square feet
Minimum site area per dwelling unit
2,800 sq. ft.
§ 17.12.070
Building
Setback Areas
Front – Livable: 15 feet Front – Livable: 12 feet
Front – Garage: 20 feet Front – Garage: 20 feet
Rear – one-story: 15 feet Rear – one-story: 10 feet
Rear – two-story: 25 feet Rear – two-story: 10 feet
Side – Interior: 5 feet Side – Interior: 5 feet
Side – Street-Side: 10 feet Side – Street-Side: 10 feet § 17.12.150
Usable Open
Space
300 square feet per dwelling unit. The
open space shall be a minimum 15-feet
wide
Deviation from the minimum width
dimension requested, 10 feet. 300 sq. ft.
of open space will still be
accommodated.
§ 17.24.130
Screening,
fences, and
walls.

A block wall with a minimum height of
seven (7) feet shall be provided along
any side or rear lot line that abuts an RL, R-M, R-H, OR, PF, AP, or CO zone district.

Deviation request to remove the block
wall requirement between the MX-N and
R-M zone district to allow for integration
and mixed uses between sites.

Surrounding Uses
Direction Existing Land Use General Plan Designation Zone District North Large-lot single-family
residential Low-Density Residential R-L-12 Low-Density Residential South Vacant and large-lot singlefamily residential
Medium-Density
Residential; Single-Family
Residential; Neighborhood
Mixed Use
County AL-10
East Single-family residences
Low-Density Residential;
Medium-Density
Residential
County AL-10
West School site; park space;
single-family residential
Low-Density Residential,
Open Space, Public
Facilities
R-L-5 Low-Density
Residential, PF Public
Facility
Access and Circulation
Vehicular access to the site is proposed to be provided on Grangeville Boulevard and 9 ¼ Avenue for the commercial portion of the site. The low-rise apartments will have primary access to Grangeville Boulevard. The single-family residential portions of the site will be accessed from 9th, 9 ¼ and Leland Avenues, as well as interior local roads.

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Utilities
The proposed Project would result in new water services connecting to.an existing City water line located in 9¼ Avenue adjacent to the Project. Sewer service will be provided from an existing main trunk line located in 9th Avenue, south of the Project. Storm drain services will be provided by a permanent storm basin that will be located onsite. Southern California Edison provides electric service to the City. Natural gas service is primarily provided by the Southern California Gas Company. There are three major companies that provide communications services: AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon. Comcast is the primary cable television and internet provider in Kings County. With the Project, new service for all utilities will be constructed into the proposed subdivision.

PROJECT HISTORY AND CHANGES
October 14, 2025 Planning Commission Hearing
The project was presented to the Planning Commission on October 14, 2025. Following staff’s presentation, the City Attorney voiced concerns related to the adequacy of the environmental document. At the request of the Planning Commission, the item was continued to November 25, 2025 in order to allow time for staff, the City Attorney, and applicant to review the environmental document and address the deficiencies identified.

Prior to the request to continue, during the public comment portion of the public hearing, two spoke in favor of the project, including Greg Nunley (project applicant) and Melody Haigh (Lennar representative).

One issue raised by the City Attorney on October 14’s Planning Commission meeting was regarding the requirement for Ag. Mitigation. Staff conducted a thorough review of the General Plan EIR for the 2035 General Plan, as well as the EIR for the 2002 General Plan. The 2002 General Plan EIR was evaluated because under that General Plan, the conversion from agricultural to urban uses was originally contemplated.

The Agricultural Analysis is attached, Attachment 7. The analysis concludes that the 2002 GP EIR evaluated the conversion of farmland, including the Copper Ridge property, and did not identify mitigation.

Following thorough review of the document and supporting reference material by staff and amendments made to the environmental document by the applicant’s environmental consultant, the updated document has been determined to be sufficient by staff. The Planning Commission concurred with staff’s recommendation and recommended certification of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2025-73 (SCH# 2024121093) for the project to the City Council at their November 25, 2025 Planning Commission meeting.

In accordance with Section 15073.5 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, the conditions requiring recirculation are not warranted, as the changes and new information within the environmental document are meant to clarify, addressing the concerns raised. 15073.5. RECIRCULATION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION PRIOR TO ADOPTION.

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(a) A lead agency is required to recirculate a negative declaration when the document must be substantially revised after public notice of its availability has previously been given pursuant to Section 15072, but prior to its adoption. Notice of recirculation shall comply with Sections 15072 and 15073.
(b) A “substantial revision” of the negative declaration shall mean:
(1) A new, avoidable significant effect is identified and mitigation measures or project revisions must be added in order to reduce the effect to insignificance, or; new, avoidable significant effects will not be identified, and mitigation measures will not be added in order to reduce the effect to insignificance
(2) The lead agency determines that the proposed mitigation measures or project revisions will not reduce potential effects to less than significance and new measures or revisions must be required.

Analysis: New mitigation measures are not required from the project revisions (c) Recirculation is not required under the following circumstances:
(1) Mitigation measures are replaced with equal or more effective measures pursuant to Section 15074.1.
(2) New project revisions are added in response to written or verbal comments on the project’s effects identified in the proposed negative declaration which are not new avoidable significant effects.
(3) Measures or conditions of project approval are added after circulation of the negative declaration which are not required by CEQA, which do not create new significant environmental effects and are not necessary to mitigate an avoidable significant effect. (4) New information is added to the negative declaration which merely clarifies, amplifies, or makes insignificant modifications to the negative declaration. (d) If during the negative declaration process there is substantial evidence in light of the whole record, before the lead agency that the project, as revised, may have a significant effect on the environment which cannot be mitigated or avoided, the lead agency shall prepare a draft EIR and certify a final EIR prior to approving the project. It shall circulate the draft EIR for consultation and review pursuant to Sections 15086 and 15087, and advise reviewers in writing that a proposed negative declaration had previously been circulated for the project.

Attachment 6 reflects the updated initial study.

The changes to the initial study include:

1. Addition of information pertaining to the annexation area north of the Project Site, citing the requirement of future development to be developed consistent with the General Plan

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designation and the requirement for future review upon application for the physical development.

2. Additional information included to extrapolate upon the VMT analysis conducted for the project.

3. Removal of the conceptual gas station from the environmental document and subdivision map.

The gas station previously shown was conceptual and able to be screened from VMT review.

The gas station has since been removed and staff has amended the conditions of approvals to include a requirement that limits the commercial portion of the site’s development to less than 55,000 sq. ft., in order to limit VMT impacts from the project and remain screened.

Commercial development of the project site over 55,000 square feet will require further VMT analysis.

November 25, 2025 Planning Commission Hearing
During the continued public hearing for the item, staff addressed the project changes identified above and recommended approval of the various items to the City Council. The Planning Commission voted 4,0 to:

1. Recommend certification of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2025-73 (SCH# 2024121093) for the project to the City Council.

2. Find that the proposed Annexation No. 165 is consistent with the Hanford General Plan Policies L15 and L17 and forward Annexation No. 165 to the City Council, with a recommendation that an application be made to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of Kings County.

3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-30, recommending approval of General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24 to the City Council.

4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-31, recommending approval Prezone No. 0013-24 to the City Council.

5. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-32, recommending approval of Tentative Subdivision No. 0012- 24 (TT 945) to the City Council

6. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-33, recommending approval of Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24 to the City Council.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Project Location
The Project site is located north of Grangeville Boulevard and east of 9 ¼ Avenue. The development site includes two parcels, comprising 83.61 acres (APNs 014-143-069 and 014-143-078). The

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additional Annexation Area encompasses 58.24 acres (APNs 014-143-022, 014-830-011, 014-830- 010, 014-830-013, 014-830-014, 014-830-015, 014-830-016, 014-830-017, 014-830-018) Figure 6: Project Location

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Existing Land Use
The annexation area includes seven large-lot single-family residences, land use for agriculture, and vacant land.

Williamson Act Contract
The property located at APN 014-143-078 (outlined in red) is in a Williamson Act Contract that has been protested by the City. The city will not “succeed” the contract for the property that was protested and the contract will be terminated upon annexation.

Figure 7

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General Plan and Zoning Designation
The land is presently designated by the General Plan as a combination of Low-Density Residential, Medium-Density Residential, and Neighborhood Commercial.

Figure 8A: Existing General Plan Designation
(project site outlined in red)

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General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24 is a request to change the General Plan Designation for the development project site from Low- and Medium-Density Residential to Medium-Density Residential and Neighborhood Mixed Use.

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Figure 8B: Proposed General Plan Amendment
(project site shown in red; area changed outlined in bold)

3.4.1 Low Density Residential
The expected density range for Low Density Residential is 2 to 10 units per gross acre with an expected average of 4 units per gross acre.

Policy L31 Purpose of the Low Density Residential Land Use Designation Establish the Low Density Residential land use designation to provide mainly single family development on lot sizes typically found in urban settings.

Policy L32 Typical Uses in the Low Density Residential Land Use Designation Define the uses allowed in the Low Density Residential land use designation to include residential uses in a variety of single-family lot types. Duplexes, second dwelling units, and home occupations can also be allowed when made compatible with the residential nature of the neighborhood.

Policy L33 Size of Lots in the Low Density Residential Land Use Designation While it is recognized that existing lot sizes of 10,000 to 40,000 square feet are included in this designation, new individual lot sizes shall range from 5,000 to 10,000 square feet in size. Under

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Planned Unit Development provisions, smaller lot sizes at higher densities may be permitted when clustered around shared open space amenities or through density bonus policies.

Analysis: The Low-Density Residential designation will be maintained for the northern portion of the annexation area, where development is not taking place. The existing large-lot single-family residences within the annexation area are consistent with the Low-Density Residential land use designation.

3.5.1 Neighborhood Commercial
Policy L42 Purpose of Neighborhood Commercial Land Use Designation Establish the Neighborhood Commercial land use designation to provide convenience commercial and neighborhood shopping centers serving a localized market that provide a range of necessary dayto-day retail goods and services.

Policy L43 Typical Uses in Neighborhood Commercial Land Use Designation Define the uses allowed in the Neighborhood Commercial land use designation to include businesses providing day-to-day goods and services for the surrounding and nearby residential neighborhood. Uses that would primarily serve a citywide or regional market area shall not be allowed. Typical uses include markets, small retail shops, eating establishments, service stations, convenience stores, dry cleaning and laundry services, beauty salons, and other similar uses.

Policy L44 Design of Neighborhood Commercial Land Use Designation Require that new development projects and major site reconfigurations in the Neighborhood Commercial land use designation layout buildings and parking as a single, integrated shopping center with shared driveway access and parking, with walkways connecting buildings to each other and the street so as to promote pedestrian accessibility from nearby residential neighborhoods.

Policy L45 Location and Size of Neighborhood Commercial Land Use Designation Locate Neighborhood Commercial land use designations on 3 to 10 acres at roughly one-mile intervals on one corner of an intersection of an arterial street and an arterial or collector street.

Policy L46 Anchor Tenants in Neighborhood Commercial Land Use Designation Limit the total gross building square footage of the anchor tenant, such as a supermarket, in the Neighborhood Commercial land use designation to not exceed 55,000 square feet, and also to not exceed 50% of the shopping center’s gross building square footage.

Analysis: The Neighborhood Commercial designation is located at the southwest intersection of Fargo Avenue and Highway 43 within the annexation area. At this time, the area is not proposed to be developed.

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3.4.2 Medium Density Residential
The expected density range for Medium Density Residential is 7 to 20 units per gross acre with an expected typical density of 9 units per gross acre. 20 units per gross acre may be achieved with density bonuses and conditional use permits.

Analysis: The southern portion of the annexation area, considered the development project area, is proposed to be developed, as shown in Tentative Tract 945, which proposes to subdivide 78.16 acres into 350 single-family residences and 300 multi-family residences, for a combined total of 650 units, with an estimated 8.31 units per acre. The expected density range is achieved through the development proposed in Tentative Tract 945.

Policy L34 Purpose of the Medium Density Residential Land Use Designation Establish the Medium Density Residential land use designation to include residential uses such as duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes, and lower density apartment complexes, as well as non-traditional, smaller single-family lots with designs such as zero lot lines, patio homes, and townhomes with lot sizes ranging from 4,500 to 7,500 square feet for single family developments. It is intended that development be conveniently serviced by neighborhood commercial and recreational facilities and have access to major collector or arterial streets.

Policy L35 Typical Uses in the Medium Density Residential Land Use Designation Define the uses allowed in the Medium Density Residential land use designation to include residential uses such as duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes, and lower density apartment complexes, as well as non-traditional, smaller single-family lots. It is intended that development be conveniently serviced by neighborhood commercial and recreational facilities and have access to major collector or arterial streets.

Analysis: The southern area of the annexation area, considered the development project area, is proposed to be developed, as shown in Tentative tract 945, which proposes non-traditional smaller, single-family lots, one-story duplexes, and a two-story apartment complex. The development will be conveniently serviced by neighborhood commercial on the southwest corner of the project site, be located across the street from Freedom Park and the future Heroes Park and have access to Grangeville Boulevard and 9th Avenue (arterials) and 9 ¼ and Leland Avenues (collectors). The development proposed through Tentative Tract 945 is consistent with the typical uses in the mediumdensity residential land use designation.

Policy L36 Design of the Medium Residential Land Use Designation

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Develop and enforce design policies and/or ordinances for Medium Density Residential developments that ensure high quality construction, design, open space amenities, safety and security, and overall compatibility with the rest of the neighborhood.

Analysis: The development proposed under Tentative Tract 945 and Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24 will be developed consistently with the regulations set forth in Section 17.12 of the Hanford Municipal Code, except where deviation is proposed through the PUD.

Policy L37 Location and Size of the Medium Density Residential Land Use Designation Locate the Medium Density Residential land use designation in and around the residential portions of Hanford’s original townsite and in existing and new neighborhoods where there is direct access to major streets. The minimum area designated in a single location shall be three (3) acres.

Analysis: The designation will be located with between Grangeville and Leland Avenues, and between 9 th and 9 ¼ Avenues, which are considered major streets. The designation will be 78.16 acres.

3.6.1 Neighborhood Mixed Use
Policy L60 Purpose of Neighborhood Mixed Use Land Use Designation Establish the Neighborhood Mixed Use land use designation to promote mixed-use commercial and multi-family residential areas that allow walking to and between the mix of uses. New development may be oriented towards an existing public street or a new street or civic space within the development site.

Analysis: The designation is proposed to be developed as shown in Tentative Tract 945, which promotes mixed-use commercial with surrounding multi-family residential, including the ability to walk in between the mix of uses. The development proposed is oriented towards the public street, Grangeville Boulevard and 9 ¼ Avenue.

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Figure 9: Horizontal Mixed Use Integration
Policy L61 Typical Uses in Neighborhood Mixed Use Land Use Designation Define the uses allowed in the Neighborhood Mixed Use land use designation to include multi-family dwellings along with businesses providing day-to-day goods and services for the surrounding and nearby residential neighborhoods. Commercial uses that would primarily serve a citywide or regional market area shall not be allowed. Typical uses include duplexes, townhomes, apartments, markets, small retail shops, eating establishments, service stations, convenience stores, dry cleaning and laundry services, beauty salons, and other similar uses. Both vertical and horizontal mixed-use developments are encouraged.

Analysis: Although conceptual, the anticipated uses of the Neighborhood Mixed Use designation proposed through Tentative Tract 945 for the project site include a convenience store, fast food establishments, and two retail spaces, which will be limited to the uses permitted in MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use. Horizontal mixed use is achieved through the blending with the proposed Medium-Density Residential designation where duplexes and multi-family apartments are proposed.

Policy L62 Design of Neighborhood Mixed Use Land Use Designation Require that new development projects and major site reconfigurations in the Neighborhood Mixed Use land use designation provide site layouts, buildings, landscaping, walkways, and signage that

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are oriented primarily to the pedestrian. Require pedestrian access between residential and commercial uses and prohibit parking areas, walls, and landscaping in locations on the site that block or hinder pedestrian access. The maximum residential density permitted in a horizontal mixed use development is fifteen (15) dwelling units per acre.

Analysis: Although conceptual, the designation is proposed to be integrated with the MediumDensity Residential land use through walkways and sidewalks, providing pedestrian access between the sites. Pathways between the Neighborhood Mixed Use and Medium-Density Residential designation will be required and verified during future site plan review.

Policy L63 Location and Size of Neighborhood Mixed Use Land Use Designation Locate Neighborhood Mixed Use land use designations on eight (8) to twenty-five (25) acres at roughly one-mile intervals on one corner of an intersection of an arterial street and an arterial or collector street. This land designation takes the place of the Neighborhood Commercial land use designation on some corners.

Analysis: There is an 18.18-acre Neighborhood Mixed Use designation to the southeast of the project site on the opposite side of Grangeville Boulevard. In combination with this designation, there will be a total of 23.63 acres of Neighborhood Mixed Use, which is within the anticipated acreage for the designation.

Figure 10: Aggregate Neighborhood Mixed Use Designation

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Policy L64 Mix of Uses in Neighborhood Mixed Use Land Use Designation Require that horizontal mixed use developments within the Neighborhood Mixed Use land use designation provide a minimum of thirty percent (30%) and a maximum of seventy percent (70%) of the site for multi-family residential dwellings. Require vertical mixed use developments to provide a minimum of three (3) dwelling units per acre and a minimum of 30,000 square feet of total commercial floor space.

Analysis: Horizontal mixed use is achieved through blending with the surrounding Medium-Density Residential designation, where duplexes and low-rise apartments are proposed.

Zoning
Current
The property is currently in the Kings County Jurisdiction and zoned AL-10 Limited Agriculture and RRE Rural Residential.

Figure 11: Current Zoning

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The property is proposed to be prezoned C-N Neighborhood Commercial, R-L-5 Low-Density Residential, R-M Medium-Density Residential, and MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use, in accordance with the General Plan and General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24.

Figure 12: Prezone No. 0013-24
(project site outlined in red)

PROJECT EVALUATION
Annexation No. 165
Annexation165 is a request to annex approximately 141.85 acres into the City of Hanford City Limits from the Kings County Jurisdiction. The annexation area is a combination of the Project Site (83.61 acres) and an area to the north, not proposed to be developed at this time (58.24 acres).

See Figure 1 and Attachment 1.

Annexation of land into Hanford allows previously undeveloped land to become available for development and allows the City of Hanford to provide the territory that is annexed with its full range of City services. The annexation process can serve as an interim growth management tool, by limiting annexation to only the land that is needed for growth at the time.

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The Hanford Planning Commission is charged with reviewing proposed annexation and making a finding of consistency with the Hanford General Plan to forward to the City Council. The Planning Commission was able to find Annexation 165 consistent with the Hanford General Plan Policy L15 and L17.

Policy L15 Initiation of Annexations
Consider initiation of annexation of land into the City of Hanford only when the following criteria are met:

1. The land is within the Primary Sphere of Influence.

Analysis: The property proposed to be annexed is within the City’s Primary Sphere of Influence, as shown in Attachment 3.

2. The capacity of the water, sewer, fire, school, and police services are adequate to service the area to be annexed or will be adequate at the time that development occurs.

Analysis: A Plan for Services has been prepared by Engineering for Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Drainage – see Attachment 4.

Fire and Police
Fire and police services are adequate to service the area to be annexed. Impacts to fire and police services will be mitigated through payment of impact fees.

School
Since the proposed Project includes the addition of 650 residential units, the number of students in the school district will increase. The Project will pay school development impact fees to the school districts at the time of building permit issuance in compliance with Education Code Section 17620 and Government Code Section 65995 et. Seq. These fees are used to construct new or expanded school facilities.

The City’s role in development and managing school sites and programs is limited. The various school districts truly govern where a new school site would be located and when it would be necessary to construct or expand facilities, in order to adequately accommodate population growth. Elected governing school boards are responsible for budgeting and decision-making and the State Department of Education establishes school site and construction standards. The General Plan provides policy which focuses on collaboration with school districts in determining new school locations and utilizing school facilities for general public needs. School districts would be able to utilize the General Plan, along with other plans, standards, and codes, to establish new school sites and to make decisions on school amenities and cohesiveness with the surrounding area.

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3. Land for development within the City limits is insufficient to meet the current land use needs.

Analysis: The applicant is proposing an 83.61-acre development in the northeast planning area. Available land for new development within the City limits is limited. Within the existing City limits, the majority of the property available for residential development has been developed or has been entitled. The proposal is considered implementation of the General Plan.

4. The territory to be annexed is contiguous to existing developed areas.

Analysis: The territory to be annexed is directly contiguous to the current City limits to the north and west. Three annexations are in progress west and south of the project site – shown in green.

Figure 13: Annexations in Progress
Policy L17 Plan for Services
Prepare and make publicly available a written Plan for Services that describes how urban services will be provided prior to initiating an annexation.

Analysis: A Plan for Services is attached (Attachment 4).

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Favorable Factors for Annexation
Favorable and unfavorable factors for annexation have been adopted by LAFCO. The existence of favorable or unfavorable factors should not decide approval or denial; however, a substantial number of favorable or unfavorable factors may determine approval or denial of the proposal.

1. The proposed area is close to urban development and municipal-type services and would enhance its potential for full development.

Analysis: The proposed area is close to the existing City limits and is a logical extension of the City. The annexation area can be served by municipal-type services. The annexation area is designated as a combination of Low-Density Residential, Medium-Density Residential, and Neighborhood Commercial by the General Plan and is proposed to be designated as a combination of Low-Density Residential, Medium-Density Residential, Neighborhood Commercial, and Neighborhood Mixed Use, in accordance with the proposed General Plan Amendment. This area has been considered for urban development by the General Plan and is necessary to accommodate growth within the City of Hanford.

2. The proposed annexation conforms to the adopted General Plan.

Analysis: The annexation area is designated as a combination of Low-Density Residential, Medium-Density Residential, and Neighborhood Commercial by the General Plan and is proposed to be designated as a combination of Low-Density Residential, Medium-Density Residential, Neighborhood Commercial, and Neighborhood Mixed Use, in accordance with the proposed General Plan Amendment. This area has been considered for urban development by the General Plan and is necessary to accommodate growth within the City of Hanford. The southern portion of the annexation area, considered the development area, is proposed to be developed as shown in Tentative Tract 945. Tentative Tract 945 proposes the development of 650 residential units (350 single-family and 300 multi-family), as well as

5.45 acres of commercial development. The development is consistent with the proposed General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24. All findings have been made in order to support the General Plan Amendment. The northern portion of the annexation area is not proposed to be developed, at this time. The annexation is consistent with the General Plan, as proposed to be amended.

The annexation is consistent with the General Plan Section 3.2.4, which states, “Annexation of land into Hanford allows previously undeveloped land to become available for development and allows the City of Hanford to provide the territory that is annexed with its full range of City services.” The annexation area is also consistent with Policy L15 and L17 of the General Plan, as analyzed above.

3. The proposed area is consistent with the sphere of influence.

Analysis: The property proposed to be annexed is within the City’s Primary Sphere of Influence, as shown in Attachment 3.

4. The proposed annexation comes with 100% consent of all landowners.

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Analysis:Unable to make finding. The annexation area comes with consent of two property owners; however, the remaining property owners have not consented to the annexation.

Vesting Tentative Tract 945 and Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24 Tentative Tract 945 (Copper Ridge) is a request, by N&M Capital, LLC, to subdivide 83.61 acres of the annexation area into a 650-unit multi-family (300 units) and single-family (350 units) residential subdivision and a 5.45-acre Neighborhood Mixed Use site.

See proposed subdivision – Attachment 2.

Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24
Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24 is a request to allow various deviations from the regulations of the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district for the residential subdivision, proposed under TT 945, including reduced lot size, lot width, lot depth, and setbacks. The PUD also proposes the removal of the block wall requirement between the MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use site and the R-M Medium-Density Residential development to allow for integration between the sites.

Elevations are proposed for the subdivision and will be required as a condition of the Planned Unit Development. The elevations are considered enhanced and will provide a cohesive subdivision theme– Attachment 5.

Figure x: Copper Ridge Elevations and Renderings

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The requests for deviations are as follows:

Section Requirement Deviation Requested
§ 17.12.030 Lot area The minimum lot area shall be 5,000 square feet, except as prescribed in
Section 17.12.100
Minimum lot size of 2,800 sq. ft.
§ 17.12.040 Lot
Dimensions
Frontage: The minimum lot frontage
shall be 40 feet
Minimum frontage 40
Width: The minimum lot width shall be
50 feet for interior lots and 60 feet for
corner lots, except as prescribed in
Section 17.10.100.

Minimum interior lot width: 40 feet
Minimum corner lot width: 45 feet
Depth: The minimum lot depth shall be
90 feet
Minimum depth: 70 feet
§ 17.12.050 Site Area
per Dwelling Unit
The minimum site area per dwelling unit
shall be 3,000 square feet
Minimum site area per dwelling unit
2,800 sq. ft.
§ 17.12.070 Building
Setback Areas
Front – Livable: 15 feet Front – Livable: 12 feet
Front – Garage: 20 feet Front – Garage: 20 feet
Rear – one-story: 15 feet Rear – one-story: 10 feet
Rear – two-story: 25 feet Rear – two-story: 10 feet
Side – Interior: 5 feet Side – Interior: 5 feet
Side – Street-Side: 10 feet Side – Street-Side: 10 feet § 17.12.150 Usable
Open Space
300 square feet per dwelling unit. The
open space shall be a minimum 15-feet
wide
Deviation from the minimum width
dimension requested, 10 feet. 300 sq. ft.
of open space will still be
accommodated.
§ 17.24.130
Screening, fences,
and walls.

A block wall with a minimum height of
seven (7) feet shall be provided along
any side or rear lot line that abuts an RL, R-M, R-H, OR, PF, AP, or CO zone district.

Deviation request to remove the block
wall requirement between the MX-N and
R-M zone district to allow for integration
and mixed uses between sites.

APN(s): 014-143-069 and 014-143-078
Total Area: 83.61 acres
Number of Dwelling Units: 650 units; 350 single-family residential dwelling units; 300 multi-family units

Units per acre: 8.31 units per gross acre of Medium-Density Residential development Potential population increase: 3.08 persons per household x 650 households = 2,002 persons Conformance with the R-M Medium-Density Residential Zone District Regulations

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The residential portions of Tentative Tract 945 have been evaluated for conformance with the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district regulations, consistent with the proposed prezoning of the site.

17.12.030 Lot area.

Smallest Largest Required in R-M
2,800 sq. ft. 11,540 sq. ft. 5,000 sq. ft.

In the R-MMedium-Density Residential zone district, the minimum lot size shall be 5,000 square feet, except as prescribed in Section 17.12.100, which allows lot area between 3,600 square feet and 4,999 square feet.

Analysis: The minimum lot size provided in Tentative Tract 945 is 2,800 sq. ft., which is a proposed deviation through Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24.

Section Requirement Deviation Requested
§ 17.12.030 Lot area The minimum lot area shall be 5,000 square feet, except as prescribed in
Section 17.12.100
Minimum lot size of 2,800 sq. ft.

17.12.040. Lot dimensions
Lot Frontage
In the R-M Medium- Density Residential zone district, the minimum lot frontage shall be 40 feet.

Analysis: There is a minimum of 40 feet of lot frontage provided for all lots within the subdivision.

Lot Width
In the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district, there shall be a minimum lot width of 50 feet for interior lots and 60 feet for corner lots.

Analysis: All interior lots are a minimum of 40 feet wide, and each corner lot is a minimum of 45 feet wide, which is a deviation proposed through Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24.

Lot Depth
In the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district, the lot depth shall be a minimum of 90 feet.

Analysis: The minimum lot depth proposed in the subdivision is 70 feet, which is a deviation proposed through Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24.

Lots developed adjacent to an arterial or collector street are to be designed as walled or fenced back-on or side-on lots with a minimum five and maximum 10 foot wide landscape easement

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continuous and adjacent to the street right-of-way line. The minimum lot dimensions are to be exclusive of the landscape easement area. The wall or fence shall be located in the landscape easement area adjacent to the easement line.

Analysis: 9
th Avenue is an arterial road, which borders the proposed subdivision to the east. 9 ¼ Avenue and Leland Avenue are designated collectors along the subdivision’s exterior. Lots backing onto the adjacent arterial and collector streets are separated by a block wall and a 10-foot wide landscape outlot.

Figure 14: Outlot along 9th Avenue

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Figure 15: Outlot along 9 ¼ Avenue
Figure 16: Outlot along Leland Avenue

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Section Requirement Deviation Requested
§ 17.12.040 Lot
Dimensions
Frontage: The minimum lot frontage
shall be 40 feet
Minimum frontage 40
§ 17.12.040 Lot
Dimensions
Width: The minimum lot width shall be
50 feet for interior lots and 60 feet for
corner lots, except as prescribed in
Section 17.10.100.

Minimum interior lot width: 40 feet
Minimum corner lot width: 45 feet
Depth: The minimum lot depth shall be
90 feet
Minimum depth: 70 feet
Density
In accordance with the General Plan, the expected density range for Medium-Density Residential is between seven and 20 units per gross acre.

Analysis: The density provided for Tentative Tract 945 is 8.31 units per gross acre, which is within the allowable and expected density range for Medium-Density Residential.

17.12.050 Site Area per Dwelling Unit.

The minimum site area per dwelling unit shall be three thousand (3,000) square feet.

Analysis: The applicant proposes to deviate from the site area per dwelling unit requirement in order to permit one unit on a minimum lot of 2,800 sq. ft. through Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24.

Section Requirement Deviation Requested
§ 17.12.050 Site Area
per Dwelling Unit
The minimum site area per dwelling unit
shall be 3,000 square feet
Minimum site area per dwelling unit
2,800 sq. ft.

17.12.060 Coverage.

The maximum coverage of a lot shall be determined by the combined building setback area requirements, accessory structure limitations, open space requirements, and off-street parking requirements.

Analysis: As a condition of approval of the subdivision, all building setbacks, accessory structure limitations, and off-street parking requirements shall be observed, as modified through Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24.

17.12.070 Building Setback Areas
In the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district, no structure shall be placed within a building setback area.

Front

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The front building setback area shall be 15 feet from the front lot line for livable building space and 20 feet for garages, carports, and other non-livable building space.

Rear
The rear building setback shall be 15 feet from the rear lot line, except where there is a landscape easement with a wall or fence on the rear of the lot then the rear building setback shall be 20 feet.

The rear building setback area shall be increased by 10 feet for buildings over one story high.

Side
The side building setback area shall be five feet from an interior side lot line and 10 feet from a street side property line. Where there is a landscape easement with a wall or fence on the street side of the lot the side yard setback area shall be measured from the easement area instead of the side lot line.

Analysis: The applicant proposes to deviate from the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district standards to allow reduced livable space and rear-yard setbacks through the Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24:

Section Requirement Deviation Requested
§ 17.12.070
Building
Setback Areas
Front – Livable: 15 feet Front – Livable: 12 feet
Front – Garage: 20 feet Front – Garage: 20 feet
Rear – one-story: 15 feet Rear – one-story: 10 feet
Rear – two-story: 25 feet Rear – two-story: 10 feet
Side – Interior: 5 feet Side – Interior: 5 feet
Side – Street-Side: 10 feet Side – Street-Side: 10 feet Typical lot products are attached, as Attachment 5, showing elevations, expected layout, and the setback deviation requested.

17.12.080. Distances between structures.

In the R-M-Density Residential zone district the minimum distance between structures shall be 10 feet, except as provided by the building code.

Analysis: Separation will be provided, as required by the building code.

17.12.090. Height of structures.

In the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district, the maximum structure height shall be 35 feet.

Analysis: The single-family residences within the subdivision are proposed to be one-and twostories, which are a nine-foot plate line height for single-story and 18-foot plate line height for twostory. The multi-family duplexes will be one-story. The 8-plex multi-family units will be two-story. As a condition of approval of the subdivision, height requirements shall be observed. Height limitations will be verified upon application for building permits.

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17.12.110. Driveways.

In the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district, the width of a driveway and any paved area shall not cumulatively exceed forty percent (40%) of the width of the lot’s street frontage on which the driveway and any paved area faces. In the case of “L” or “U” shaped driveways or other configurations besides perpendicular driveways the paved area of these driveways shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the front building setback area.

Typical driveway widths are 16 feet. On a 40-foot lot, a 16-foot driveway accounts for 40% of the frontage width. Therefore, the maximum driveway will not be exceeded, however future paved area will not be allowed for lots already at the maximum paved area. As a condition of approval of the subdivision, driveway requirements shall be observed. Driveway locations and paved surface coverage will be verified upon application for building permits.

17.12.120 Accessory Structures
In the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district, accessory structures may be located within a required rear or side building setback area, subject to all of the following requirements:

A. The floor area shall be a maximum 120 square feet.

B. The walls shall be at least three feet from rear and side lot lines.

C. The roof eaves shall be at least two feet from rear and side lot lines.

D. The accessory structure shall be separated from other structures by a minimum of 10 feet.

E. The plate line height shall be a maximum seven feet high.

F. The roof pitch shall be a maximum 4:12.

G. The roof ridge peak height shall be a maximum of 10 feet.

Analysis: The requirements pertaining to accessory structures are communicated to the public, however, the majority of these structures are exempt from building permits and enforced through Code Compliance. Accessory structure placement would be generally precluded for the smaller lots with 10-foot setbacks, since the separation requirements could not be achieved.

17.12.130 Other Setback Standards
In the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district, the following setbacks shall also apply:

A. Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from a side lot line that adjoins a neighboring side lot line.

B. Garages or carports opening onto an alley shall be set back twenty-five (25) feet from the far side of the alley, provided that the structure, including roof overhang, shall not extend into the alley right-of-way.

C. Above or below ground swimming pools shall be set back five (5) feet from all lot lines where the lot has a landscape easement with a block wall on the rear or side, the setback shall be taken from the inside of the wall to the water’s edge.

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D. Decks, balconies, and other types of platforms with a floor height over two (2) feet high shall be set back five (5) feet from the rear and interior side lot lines and ten (10) feet from the street side lot line.

E. Garages and carports opening on the street side lot line of a corner lot shall be set back twenty (20) feet from the street side lot line.

Analysis: As a condition of approval of the subdivision, all setbacks requirements shall be observed, except as expressly modified through the PUD. The setback requirements will be verified upon application for building permits.

17.12.140. Off-street parking.

Off-Street Parking Requirements:

Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.

In the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district, single-family dwellings shall provide a minimum of one covered and one uncovered parking space. Multi-family parking is required, as follows:

Table 17.54.040
Number of Parking Spaces
Land Use Parking Space Requirement
Multifamily dwelling, Studio or SRO (no
bedroom)
1 space per dwelling unit
Multifamily dwelling, 1-bedroom 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit; 50% of the spaces shall be covered parking
Multifamily dwelling, 2-bedroom 1.75 spaces per dwelling unit; 50% of the spaces shall be covered parking
Multifamily dwelling, 3 or more bedrooms 2 spaces per dwelling unit; 50% of the spaces shall be covered parking
Single- or multifamily dwelling specifically for
seniors 55 years of age or older
1 space per dwelling unit or 1 space for every 4
beds
Required parking spaces may not be provided in any front, side, or rear building setback area. Except for driveways allowed in the front building setback area, all additional parking for residential uses shall be to the rear or side of the dwelling. No parking shall occur in the front or street side building setback areas.

Recreational Vehicles:

No recreation vehicle, including without limitation camping trailer, boat trailer, utility trailer, boat, pickup camper, motor home, dune buggy, or similar vehicle/trailer shall be stored or parked, except

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within an enclosed side or rear yard or within a garage or carport except if a side or rear yard is not accessible due to existing legal permanent structures, a recreational vehicle or trailer may be parked in a driveway or adjacent to a driveway if it does not create a nuisance or safety problem as determined by the Community Development Director. All recreational vehicles or trailers parked in a location visible from the street are to be clean and maintained so as not to detract from the neighborhood. Also, see Chapter 10.76 of the Hanford Municipal Code. No recreational vehicle or trailer shall be used as a residence.

Vehicles Incapable of Movement Under Their Own Power
All motor vehicles incapable of movement under their own power, other than in cases of emergency, shall be stored in an entirely enclosed space, garage, or carport. Vehicles with custom fitted covers may be stored in an open area when it does not create a nuisance or safety problem as determined by the Community Development Director, cause complaints from neighbors or violate any section of this code.

Repair of vehicles owned by the resident of the property and storage of parts shall be within an enclosed garage or carport, if no garage exists. Repair of vehicles not owned by the resident of the property is prohibited. Vehicle repair and storage of parts are prohibited in a driveway and the front or street side building setback areas. I. Garages and carports are to be primarily used for the parking of four-wheeled vehicles. The use of garages or carports for general storage, recreation activities or other uses that prevent the use of the garage or carport for the parking of at least one four-wheeled vehicle is prohibited.

Analysis: The above requirements pertaining to off-street parking, recreational vehicles, vehicles incapable of movement under their own power, and repair of vehicles appear as conditions of approval of the resolution for the subdivision.

17.12.150. Usable open space.

In the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district:

Lots with four (4) or less dwelling units shall provide for a usable open space area of a minimum three hundred (300) square feet per dwelling unit. The open space shall be a minimum fifteen (15) feet wide. Lots with five (5) or more dwelling units shall provide for a usable open space area equal to five percent (5%) of the lot area. Where multiple lots that together make up a single development site, the required open space may be combined into common open space areas that are accessible to all residents of the site.

Analysis: The applicant seeks to allow a deviation from the minimum open-space width through the Planned Unit Development. Open space square footage will be provided within the backyard of the single-family residences with a minimum 10-ft. width. On 40-ft.-wide lots, 400 feet of open space will be provided (10’ x 40’). Open space is required in the multi-family project sites equal to five percent of the lot area. For Phase 4, a minimum of 20,200 square feet of open space will be required, based on 404,000 sq. ft. of site area. For Phase 5, a minimum of 10,183 square feet of open space will be required, based on 203,665 sq. ft. of site area. The multi-family open space requirements will be verified during Site Plan Review for the multi-family portions of the development, conceptually, the required open space has been provided, as required.

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Open Space is accommodated in Phase 4 and 5, as required.

Figure 18: Phase 4 Open Space, approximately 25,214 sq. ft.

Figure 19: Phase 5 Open Space, approximately 16,748 sq. ft.

17.10.160. Landscaping.

In the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district, the following landscape standards shall apply:

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A. Landscaping shall be provided for each use as prescribed in Section 17.52 Landscape Standards.

B. Except for driveways and approved parking areas, all yard areas and setback areas visible from the street(s) shall be landscaped with live plant materials and ornamentation common to the Hanford area or up to one hundred percent (100%) of the yard and setback area may be landscaped with artificial turf and other permeable surfaces.

C. Required landscaping is to be installed within six (6) months after occupancy of the residence, apartment or office and continually maintained pursuant to Chapter 17.52 D. Landscaped areas are not to be used or converted to parking areas or any other use which results in the damage or removal of the landscaping. However, the widening of an existing paved driveway perpendicular to the street is permitted if the total width of the existing paving and the new paving does not exceed forty percent (40%) of the lot frontage along the street.

E. In order to provide a tree lined street in the residential zone districts, the following requirements shall be provided in the required parkway:

1. Two (2) street trees, a minimum fifteen (15) gallon size, shall be planted on all lots 6,000 square feet or greater. One of the two (2) front yard trees must be planted twelve (12) feet (no greater or no less) from the face of the front lot line street curb.

2. One (1) street tree, a minimum fifteen (15) gallon size, shall be planted on all lots less than six thousand (6,000) square feet. The tree shall be planted in the parkway. If there is no parkway the tree shall be planted four (4) feet behind the sidewalk, or if there is no sidewalk then four (4) feet behind the street curb.

3. There shall be two (2) additional street trees, a minimum fifteen (15) gallon size, planted on all corner lots in the parkway adjacent to the street side lot line.

F. Front yard landscaping. If front yard landscaping is provided by the builder, a prototype landscape plan is required when a building permit is requested to show that the trees will be planted as stated above. The front yard landscaping is to be installed within thirty (30) days from final building inspection approval. If front yard landscaping is not provided by the builder a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each required tree shall be collected when a building permit is requested. When the house is occupied, the builder, within thirty (30) days, is required to plant one fifteen (15) gallon tree at the twelve (12) foot setback line from the street curb. If the homeowner plants the remaining three (3) trees as described above within one year of occupancy, the homeowner will be reimbursed the fifty dollars ($50.00) per tree up to three (3) trees. The builder will be reimbursed the fifty dollars ($50.00) for the required tree at the twelve (12) foot line.

G. On corner lots where the house and garage both front toward the front of the lot the area between the fence and back of sidewalk along the street side lot line shall be landscaped with two (2) of the four (4) required street trees and with live ornamental bushes and shrubs with an automatic irrigation system at the time of house construction.

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Analysis: Landscaping permits will be required for the single-family lots and the multi-family developments. The above requirements are conditions of approval of the project.

17.12.170. Screening, Fences, and Walls.

Fences and walls shall be provided on the site for each use in accordance with Section 17.50.120.

Analysis: As a condition of approval of the subdivision, wall placement shall be observed and will be verified where a building permit is required.

17.12.180. Signs.

Signs placed in the R-M zones shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.56.

Analysis: Signage for the single-family residences are generally limited to temporary signs (political signs), and subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.56. Signage for the multi-family portions of the development will be required to adhere to the table below. A sign permit will be required to be submitted.

Table 17.56.090(A)
Number and Size of Permanent Signs by Zone
Zone District Building Signs Freestanding Signs
AP, R-L, R-M, and R-H
zones with 4 or less
residences per site
1 sign per residence maximum.
4 sq. ft. maximum size per sign.

Placement a maximum 8 feet high.

External illumination only.

None allowed.

AP, R-M, and R-H
zones with 5 or more
residences per site or
with nonresidential
uses on site
1 sign per street frontage maximum.
30 sq. ft. maximum size per sign.

Placement a minimum 5 feet below
roofline.

External illumination only.
1 sign per site maximum.
20 sq. ft. maximum size.
6 feet high maximum.

External illumination only.

17.10.190. General Provisions and Standards.

Structures and the use of structures or land shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.50.

Conclusion: All requirements of the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district are satisfied in the proposed subdivision, with the deviations permitted through the planned unit development, or will be satisfied by conditions of approval for future building permits.

Conformance with the MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use Regulations

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The commercial portion of Tentative Tract 945 has been evaluated for conformance with the MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use zone district regulations, consistent with the proposed prezoning of the site.

17.24.020 Permitted uses
Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.030.

Analysis: Although the development of the commercial shopping center is conceptual, it is estimated that it may include two fast food restaurants, two general retail stores, and one convenience store. The uses proposed are allowed within the MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use zone district. Since the commercial portion of the site is considered conceptual, a Site Plan Review will be required for development of the site in the future. All uses proposed for the site will be required to adhere to the land use table and allowable uses in the MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use zone district.

Figure 20: MX-N Uses

17.24.030 Site area
In the MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use zone district the minimum site area shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet, unless a smaller site is approved with a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.80. Between twenty-five percent (25%) and seventy-five percent (75%) of the contiguously zoned parcels in an MX-N zone shall be reserved for residential use.

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Analysis: The MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use portion of the development is 5.45 acres. The entirety of Phase 5 of Tentative Tract 945 is approximately 9.23 acres. Therefore, the residential to commercial percentage is approximately 60% commercial to 40% residential.

Figure 21: MX-N and R-M Ratio

17.24.040 Lot dimensions.

The minimum lot frontage shall be forty (40) feet, unless a reciprocal use agreement for shared common access and parking areas is recorded with the Kings County recorder’s office.

Analysis: The MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use parcel has approximately 400 feet of street frontage on 9 ¼ Avenue and 500 feet of street frontage on Grangeville Boulevard and future Canyon Creek Street.

17.24.050 Coverage.

The maximum coverage of a lot shall be determined by the combined building setback area requirements, open space requirements, and off-street parking and loading requirements.

Analysis: The requirements for setbacks, open space, and off-street parking and loading are addressed below.

17.24.60 Building setback areas
In the MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use zone district, no structure shall be placed within a building setback area.

The front building setback area shall be fifteen (15) feet.

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Analysis: Since development of the commercial portion of the site is conceptual and lot lines have not been identified, the front lot line cannot be identified at this time; however, all structures are setback a minimum of 15 feet from a lot line abutting a street; therefore, the front yard setback is able to be satisfied. Future development of the commercial portion of the site will require Site Plan Review, where the lot lines will be clearly defined and the setback required to be satisfied.

The rear building setback may be zero (0) feet from the rear lot line, except where the rear lot line abuts a public street or an R-L, R-M, R-H, OR, O, PF, AP, or CO zone district then the rear building setback shall be fifteen (15) feet.

Analysis: Since development of the commercial portion of the site is conceptual and lot lines have not been identified, the rear lot line cannot be identified at this time. Future development of the commercial portion of the site will require Site Plan Review, where the lot lines will be clearly defined and the setback required to be satisfied.

The side building setback area shall be zero (0) feet, except where the side lot line abuts a public street or an R-L, R-M, R-H, OR, O, PF, AP, or CO zone district then the side building setback area shall be fifteen (15) feet.

Analysis: Since development of the commercial portion of the site is conceptual and lot lines have not been identified, the side and street-side lines cannot be identified at this time. Future development of the commercial portion of the site will require Site Plan Review, where the lot lines will be clearly defined and the setback required to be satisfied.

17.24.070 Distances between structures.

The minimum distance between a structure used solely for residential purposes and another structure shall be ten (10) feet, except as provided by the building code.

Analysis: There are not residential uses proposed within the MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use portion of the site, however residential uses are proposed east of the MX-N zone in the R-M zone. A 15-ft setback will be required between the MX-N and R-M zone, therefore, the 10-ft. minimum distance between a structure used solely for residential purposes and another structure will be satisfied and verified during site plan review.

17.24.080 Height of structures.

In the MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use zone district, the maximum structure height shall be thirty-five (35) feet.

Analysis: The development of the commercial portion of the site is conceptual. A 35-ft height limitation will be a condition of approval and verified during future site plan review for the site’s development.

17.24.090 Driveways.

In the MX-N zone district, wherever possible developments shall share driveways to minimize the number of driveways on public streets. New driveways near street corners shall be located a

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minimum one hundred (100) feet from the radius curve of the curb, unless otherwise specifically approved by the City Engineer.

Analysis: The commercial portion of the site is considered conceptual. On the conceptual plan, the driveway is shown setback 195 feet from the radius of the curb on 9 ¼ Avenue and 200 feet from the radius of the curb on Grangeville Boulevard and future Canyon Creek Street. Ultimate driveway locations will be verified during Site Plan Review.

17.24.100 Off-street parking
Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.

Analysis: Parking requirements will be verified during Site Plan Review. Conceptually, parking has been provided, as shown in the table below:

Parking requirements and provision of parking spaces will be reviewed and required during site plan review.

17.24.110 Usable open space
New commercial developments shall provide a common outdoor, shaded sitting area for use by customers. The size of this area shall be a minimum two hundred fifty (250) square feet per acre of site area.

Analysis: Open space has not been identified within the conceptual site plan. Open space will be required to be provided within the commercial site’s development and will be verified during Site Plan Review.

17.24.120 Landscaping
In the MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use Landscaping shall be provided for each use as prescribed in Section 17.52 Landscape Standards. Landscaping shall be provided and permanently maintained in the required setback area from a lot line adjoining a street. Required landscaping is to be installed prior to occupancy and continually maintained pursuant to Chapter 17.52.

Analysis: Landscaping has not been identified within the conceptual site plan. Landscaping will be required to be provided within the commercial site’s development and will be verified during Site Plan Review.

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17.24.130 Screening, fences, and walls.

A block wall with a minimum height of seven (7) feet shall be provided along any side or rear lot line that abuts an R-L, R-M, R-H, OR, PF, AP, or CO zone district.

Analysis: Although conceptual, a block wall is not provided between the MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use portion of the site and the R-M Medium-Density Residential designation to the east. A block wall would separate the uses and not provide horizontal mixed use integration. Through the planned unit development, removal of the block wall requirement is sought. Upon Site Plan Review, if pedestrian access between the site is limited and the sites not intended to be integrated, a block wall shall be provided.

C. No fence or wall shall be placed in front of or within any landscaped area located next to a street.

D. The open storage of materials and equipment attendant to a use shall be permitted only within an area surrounded or screened by a solid wall or fence seven (7) feet minimum in height. Such storage shall not be visible above the fence or wall.

Subdivisions Improvements
Street Improvements:

The improvements consisting of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains, communication conduit, concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights, street subgrading and surfacing, signage and striping and all other improvements are required to be installed in accordance with Chapter

16.24 “Improvements” of the Hanford Municipal Code, the City of Hanford’s Active Transportation Plan (ATP), and the resolution pertaining to subdivision improvements in effect at the time of filing the tentative map.

All corner lots will be required to meet the requirements of California's daylighting law (Assembly Bill 413), which prohibits parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, marked or unmarked, to improve visibility and pedestrian safety. This statewide law, which went into effect January 1, 2024, began being enforced with citations on January 1, 2025. The goal is to give drivers more time to see pedestrians and cyclists approaching or crossing intersections, regardless of whether the curb is painted red All streets within the subdivision will be developed to residential street standards (City standard ST32 and ST-39 with a traffic index of 6, except the following:

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Figure 22 Local Streets
9 ¼ Avenue shall be developed as a Minor Collector street with an 68 foot right of way width in conformance with City Standard. ST-17 and ST-26 and the City of Hanford’s ATP, and a traffic index of 9. Developer shall be required to construct the remaining width of right of way on the east side of 9 ¼ Avenue from Grangeville Boulevard to Leland Avenue.

Figure 23 - 9 ¼ Avenue
Developer shall construct the extension of Leland Avenue as a Minor Collector street with a 68’ ultimate right of way width between 9 ¼ Avenue and 9th Avenue in conformance with City Standard ST-17 and ST-26 and the City of Hanford’s ATP, and a traffic index of 9. Developer shall construct Leland Avenue to the centerline (half width) of ultimate width creating 2-eleven foot travel lanes. An asphalt dike shall be installed along the westbound travel lane edge of pavement for the full length

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of the Leland Avenue project frontage. To align the half width street section with the existing lane alignment established on the west side of 9 ¼ Avenue, the developer shall remove the existing lane striping and reinstall a temporary transition stripe in conformance with the Highway Design Manual to align with the travel lanes on the east side of the intersection. Stop signs, stop limit lines and stop legends shall be installed in all directions of the Leland Avenue and 9 ¼ Avenue intersection per City Standard Detail ST-47.

Figure 24 - Leland Way
Developer shall construct 9th Avenue as an Arterial Street with a 100 foot ultimate right of way width in conformance with City Standard Detail ST-20 and the City of Hanford’s ATP with a traffic index of

11. Developer shall be required to construct half of the raised median width for the full length of the 9 th Avenue project frontage in conformance with City Standard Detail CO-17 and CO-18. Turn pockets associated with the ultimate raised median design shall be delineated using 48” high visibility delineators in conformance with CA.M.U.T.C.D. To allow for northbound and southbound traffic on 9th Avenue, a temporary centerline striping shall be installed. A timber barricade per City Standard Detail GE-59 shall be installed on 9th Avenue at the south project boundary. Additionally, the developer will be required to coordinate with the ongoing CIP project on 9th Avenue. The coordination will include, but not be limited to, the ultimate road alignment and location requirements of the CIP Engineering Division.

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Figure 25 – 9
th Avenue
Grangeville Boulevard shall be developed as a Arterial Street with a modified right of way width of 84 foot in conformance with City Standard Detail ST-17 and ST-20 and the City of Hanford’s ATP, with a traffic index of 11. Developer shall be required to construct the remaining width of right of way on the north side of Grangeville Boulevard between 9 ¼ Avenue and the eastern boundary of the project. A pavement transition shall be required beyond the east project boundary. The developer shall in good faith attempt to obtain an easement for purposes of pavement transition, and provide documentation of such attempt. Additionally, the developer will be required to coordinate with the ongoing CIP project on Grangeville Boulevard. The coordination will include, but not be limited to, the ultimate road alignment and location requirements of the CIP Engineering Division.

Figure 26 -Grangeville Boulevard

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That streetlights be installed throughout the interior of the development and along project frontages in conformance with City standard GE-56. Streetlights shall be located as designated by City Engineer.

The development is subject to a transportation mitigation impact fee as required by City Ordinance No. 90-09 and any revisions thereof. Developer shall be entitled to a credit against subject development fee for oversizing of roadway improvements for increased traffic index constructed by developer within Grangeville Boulevard, 9 ¼ Avenue, Leland Avenue and 9th Avenue. Additionally, the developer shall be entitled to credit against the construction of 9th Avenue as determined by the City of Hanford Development Impact Fee Study dated September 2019.

Backup Parkway Improvements
The developer shall design and construct the following improvements along 9 1/4 Avenue, Leland Avenue, 9th Avenue and Grangeville Boulevard frontages of proposed subdivision. a. A six (6) ft. minimum high ornamental, masonry block fence with continuous footing. Wall shall be treated with an anti-graffiti repellent. (Excluding Grangeville Boulevard). A blockwall easement will be required in any locations where a blockwall footing or foundation encroaches on private property.
b. A sidewalk in conformance with City Standards and the City’s adopted ATP. c. Soil preparation, automatic irrigation and landscaping. d. Landscape plans for right-of-way and a 10 ft. wide landscape lot.

Sewer Improvements:

The developer’s engineer will provide a sanitary sewer master plan complete with calculations for the entire subdivision for City review and approval prior to recording a subdivision final map for the first phase of development. Consideration shall be given for future areas of development located adjacent to proposed subdivision per the City Sanitary Sewer Master Plan.

A minimum 12-inch diameter sanitary sewer main will be installed within 9th Avenue between Leland Avenue and the southern property boundary, subject to reimbursement for over sizing in accordance with City Municipal Code Section 13.08, or any revisions thereof.

A minimum 12-inch diameter sanitary sewer main will be installed within 9th Avenue between the southern property boundary and Grangeville Boulevard, subject to reimbursement for over sizing in accordance with City Municipal Code Section 13.08, or any revisions thereof.

The developer will install a 12-inch sewer main in Grangeville Boulevard from 9 ¼ Avenue to project flow to a future sanitary sewer main planned for the future 9th Avenue alignment, subject to reimbursement for over sizing in accordance with City Municipal Code Section 13.08, or any revisions thereof.

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A minimum 12-inch diameter sanitary sewer main will be installed within Leland Avenue between 9 ¼ Avenue and 9th Avenue, subject to reimbursement for over sizing in accordance with City Municipal Code Section 13.08, or any revisions thereof.

The developer is entitled to a reimbursement agreement in accordance with City Municipal Code section 13.08 for sanitary sewer main improvements constructed within 9th ‘Avenue, Grangeville Boulevard and Leland Avenue, which also provides a benefit to others. Costs for sanitary sewer main improvements installed within the streets referenced here, if applicable, shall be per the City of Hanford Development Impact Fee Study document dated September of 2019. Reimbursement cost shall be per the Fee Study at time of improvement installation and operational acceptance.

The Copper Ridge development will not be allowed occupancy until a sewer trunk line is installed within 9th Avenue from Grangeville Boulevard to E. Lacey Boulevard.

Storm Drainage Improvements:

The developer’s engineer will provide a storm drainage master plan complete with calculations for the entire subdivision for City review and approval prior to recording a subdivision final map for the first phase of development. The Master Plan will determine the ultimate temporary basin location built to City Standard.

The developer is required to obtain an easement and complete construction of the temporary storm drain basin with the first phase of the subdivision. The basin shall be designed in conformance with the City of Hanford’s Storm Drainage Design Criteria specifications and shall include a six foot (6’) high chain-link fence with privacy slats per City Standard Detail GE-23. A 24’ wide drive approach per City Standard Detail CO-41 and access gates per City Standard Detail GE-26 shall also be installed.

The developer is required to comply with the State of California Water Resources Control Board requirements specifically related to the National Pollution Elimination System Permit process.

Water System
The developer’s engineer is required to provide a Water System Master Plan complete with calculations for the entire subdivision for City review and approval prior to recording a subdivision final map for the first phase of development. Consideration shall be given for future areas of development located adjacent to proposed subdivision, as shown on the city Water Master Plan.

A minimum 18 inch diameter water main and appurtenances, be extended along the Grangeville Boulevard project frontage. Applicant shall be entitled to a refund for water main oversizing in accordance with City Municipal Code Section 13.04. The new water main shall connect with the existing water main on 9 ¼ Avenue and shall include a blow off assembly per City Standard Detail WA-26 at the eastern terminus.

A minimum 12 inch diameter water main and appurtenances, be extended along the Leland Avenue project frontage. Applicant shall be entitled to a refund for water main oversizing in accordance with City Municipal Code Section 13.04. The new water main shall connect to the existing water main at the intersection of Leland Avenue and 9 ¼ Avenue.

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As determined by results shown in the Hydraulic Capacity Study provided by Akel Engineering, the developer is required to replace approximately 550 LF of existing 8” water main and install the same LF of 10” water main on 9 ¼ Avenue from Grangeville Boulevard to approximately 550’ to the north of Grangeville Boulevard.

A minimum 12 inch diameter water main and appurtenances are required to be extended along the 9th Avenue project frontage. Applicant shall be entitled to a refund for water main oversizing in accordance with City Municipal Code Section 13.04. The new water main shall connect to the new water main at the intersection of Leland Avenue and 9th Avenue and shall include a blow off assembly per City Standard Detail WA-26 at the southern terminus.

All existing water wells are required to be abandoned in conformance with State of California Department of Health Standards.

Easements and Dedications
Easements:

All easements are required to be designated on the recorded final map as required by the utility companies and where needed for providing service to streetlights as designated by the City of Hanford Engineering Department.

The developer is required to acquire an easement for temporary storm basin purposes be dedicated to the City where it is necessary to facilitate installation of storm drainage facilities connecting the portion of the development to the proposed storm drainage basin. Easements required to serve and maintain the temporary storm drainage basin may include, but are not limited to, access and storm drain pipeline easements. Easement locations and widths are required to be approved by the City Engineer and dedicated on the Final Map or by separate instrument.

The developer shall in good faith attempt to obtain an easement for sanitary sewer purposes from the south development boundary through the Not-A-Part and provide documentation of such attempt. This is to accommodate the installation of the 9th Avenue sanitary sewer main from the south development boundary through the Not-A-Part, to the intersection of 9th Avenue and Grangeville Boulevard. Easement locations and widths shall be approved by the City Engineer and dedicated on the Final Map or by separate instrument.

All easements for irrigation ditches and/or irrigation pipelines are required to be legally abandoned or relocated to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to acceptance of the subdivision improvements.

All proposed landscape/public utility easements as shown on the tentative map are required to be dedicated to the City and be included on the subdivision final map. Additional landscape or public utility easements determined necessary by the City Engineer or City Planner during review of the improvement plans shall also be dedicated with the Final Map, as required by the City.

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Dedications:

The developer is required to dedicate to the City, additional right of way along the east side of 9 ¼ Avenue, between Grangeville Boulevard and Leland Avenue to facilitate construction of the development frontage improvements as approved on the Tentative Map.

The developer is required to dedicate to the City, additional right of way of Grangeville Boulevard between the eastern project boundary and 9 ¼ Avenue to facilitate construction of the development frontage improvements as approved on the Tentative Map.

The developer is required to dedicate to the City, right of way along the Leland Avenue project frontage to facilitate construction of the development frontage improvements as approved on the Tentative Map.

The developer is required to dedicate to the City, right of way along the 9th Avenue property frontage to facilitate construction of the development frontage improvements as approved on the Tentative Map.

The developer is required to dedicate an easement to the City, for the proposed onsite drainage basin for Tract 945 drainage purposes.

The developer is required to dedicate all Outlots to the City that shall be maintained by the Community Facilities District (CFD). Additionally, at entrances to the development where roads transfer from collectors/arterials to local streets and there are side lot frontages, the outlots need to extend around these side lot frontages (ending where the side lot meets the beginning of the curve) and include block walls. These outlots must fully extend around the side lot frontages, the current configuration on the proposed Tentative Map fails to indicate the entire outlot area.

Assessment District
The developer will enter into an agreement with the City for the formation of a community facilities district tax assessment district for the maintenance of landscaping, decorative block wall/ fencing, roadways, streetlights, curb and gutter, sidewalk, signage, storm drain system and basin and emergency services.

That prior to funds of the tax assessment district being obtained, the developer will be responsible for the maintenance of all items listed above.

Neighborhood Park.

Goal O9: Parks provided at a combined ratio of 3.5 acres per 1,000 residents.

Calculation:
650 units x 3.08 persons per household = 2002 persons
2002 residents ÷ 1,000 = 2.002

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2.002 x 3.5 acres = 7.007 acres of park space required
Although the project’s population would yield 7 acres of park space, due to the proximity of the project to the future Heroes Park and the existing Freedom Park, the City requested park space be accommodated through the payment of fees, instead of the provision of park space within the development. Therefore, it is at the request of staff that a 7-acre park not be provided within the subdivision.

Figure 26: Proximity to Park Space
As a condition of approval of a final subdivision map or parcel map, the subdivider shall pay a fee in lieu for park or recreational purposes, at the time and according to the standards and formula contained in this title.

Restricted Access:

A one-foot reservation strip will be established at the end or sides of the roads abutting unsubdivided property and dedicated on the subdivision final map. All access will be restricted from the 9 th Avenue,
9 ¼ Avenue, and Leland Avenue for lots backing or siding onto said rights-of-way. Side-lot access shall also be restricted for the following Lots: 369, 337, 336, 231, 241, 280, 299, 300, 310, 311, 101 and 102. A restricted access designation will be depicted on all recorded final maps.

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Figure 27: Restricted Access
Special Requirements:

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

2. That each lot owner within Tract No. 945 shall care for and maintain the trees and lawn area located in the parkway in front of their lot(s). For corner lots, the lot owner shall also care for and maintain the parkway trees and lawn area along the street side of their lot. All species of trees shall be selected from a list approved by the City Street Tree Commission. The parkway is defined as that land area located between the street curb and the public sidewalk.

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

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

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

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

6. That Lots established as multi-family, particularly Lots 351-387, shall design each parcel to have one (1) shared access drive approach equaling 24’ in width per City Standard Detail CO-41. If separate drive approaches are necessary, a 12’ wide drive approach per City of Hanford Standard CO-38 for each garage will be required with a minimum of 22’ of full height curbing in between the drive approaches.

Drive approaches shall not exceed 40% of frontage.

Impact Fees:

Impact fees related to single family residential, multi-family and commercial will be assessed separately.

Multi-family and Commercial must be approved through site plan review as individual project.

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

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

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

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

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

6. That development is subject to a Storm Drainage Development Impact fee, as required by City Ordinance No. 98-14, and any revisions thereof. The development will be constructing a temporary storm basin and the City will acquire property in the future for a regional storm basin that will acquire the storm water from this development.

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

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

9. That development is subject to a Sanitary Sewer area of benefit assessment fee in accordance with City Ordinance No. 92-03 and any revisions thereof. Subject fee shall be paid prior to recording a subdivision final map.

General Comments:

1. The approval of this Tentative Map does not authorize construction or development of any multifamily or commercial uses shown on the map. Prior to any development of these areas, the applicant shall obtain Site Plan Review approval in accordance with the Hanford Municipal Code and all other applicable City regulations. Site Plan Review may include review and approval by the Planning Commission and/or City Council, as required at the time of application. If future subdivision of any multifamily or commercial parcel is proposed, additional Tentative and Final Maps or Parcel Maps shall be required in compliance with the California Subdivision Map Act (Government Code §66410 et seq.) and the Hanford Subdivision Ordinance.

2. Per the applicant’s direction, the area designated for the temporary storm drainage basin shall not be further subdivided as part of the Final Maps for this subdivision. At such time as the City establishes a regional storm drainage basin to serve this area, any proposal to develop or reuse the temporary basin site shall be required to resubmit for Site Plan Review in accordance with the Hanford Municipal Code and all applicable City regulations. Upon resubmittal, the project shall be subject to all conditions and requirements in effect at that time, including the preparation and approval of a new Tentative Map(s) and any necessary Final or Parcel Maps, consistent with the California Subdivision Map Act (Government Code §66410 et seq.) and the Hanford Subdivision Ordinance.

3. Block wall easements shall be provided wherever block wall footings or foundations encroach onto private property, as determined necessary by the City Engineer. Such easements shall be dedicated on the Final Map.

4. A Declaration of Temporary Building Restrictions shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map, encompassing the area designated for the temporary storm drainage basin. The restriction shall prohibit any building or structural development within the designated basin area until such time as the City establishes a regional storm drainage facility and the property is subsequently entitled for development through the required Site Plan Review and Subdivision Map Act processes. The document shall be prepared in a form acceptable to the City Attorney and City Engineer and shall be recorded with the Kings County Recorder’s Office at the time of final map recordation.

FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
Annexation No. 165
The Hanford Planning Commission is charged with reviewing the proposed annexation and making a finding of consistency with the Hanford General Plan to forward to the City Council. The Planning

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Commission was able to make a finding of General Plan consistency at their meeting on November 25, 2025.

Annexation 165 is consistent with the Hanford General Plan Policy L15 and L17.

Policy L15 Initiation of Annexations
Consider initiation of annexation of land into the City of Hanford only when the following criteria are met:

1. The land is within the Primary Sphere of Influence.

Analysis: The property proposed to be annexed is within the City’s Primary Sphere of Influence, as shown in Attachment 3.

2. The capacity of the water, sewer, fire, school, and police services are adequate to service the area to be annexed or will be adequate at the time that development occurs.

Analysis: A Plan for Services has been prepared by Engineering for Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Drainage – see Attachment 4.

Fire and Police
Fire and police services are adequate to service the area to be annexed. Impacts to fire and police services will be mitigated through payment of impact fees.

School
Since the proposed Project includes the addition of 650 residential units, the number of students in the school district will increase. The Project will pay school development impact fees to the school districts at the time of building permit issuance in compliance with Education Code Section 17620 and Government Code Section 65995 et. Seq.. These fees are used to construct new or expanded school facilities.

3. Land for development within the City limits is insufficient to meet the current land use needs.

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4. The territory to be annexed is contiguous to existing developed areas.

Analysis: The territory to be annexed is directly contiguous to the current City limits to the north and west. Three annexations are in progress west and south of the project site – shown in Figure 13.

Policy L17 Plan for Services
Prepare and make publicly available a written Plan for Services that describes how urban services will be provided prior to initiating an annexation.

Analysis: A Plan for Services is attached (Attachment 4).

1. The proposed area is close to urban development and municipal-type services and would enhance its potential for full development.

2. The proposed annexation conforms to the adopted General Plan.

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3. The proposed area is consistent with the sphere of influence.

Analysis: The property proposed to be annexed is within the City’s Primary Sphere of Influence, as shown in Attachment 3.

4. The proposed annexation comes with 100% consent of all landowners.

Analysis: Unable to make finding. The annexation area comes with consent of two property owners; however, the remaining property owners have not consented to the annexation.

General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24 and Prezone No. 0013-24 In accordance with HMC Section 17.88.040, before a general plan amendment may be approved, all of the following findings shall be made by the reviewing authority:

In accordance with HMC Section 17.86.030, before a zone change may be approved, all of the following findings shall be made by the reviewing authority:
(Note: the required findings to support the rezone application are the same as the findings used to support the General Plan Amendment).

1. That the amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and the Municipal Code.

Analysis: That Prezone No. 0013-24 and General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24 are internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan, including Low-Density Residential Policies L31-L33, Medium-Density Residential Policies L34 – L37, Neighborhood Commercial Polices L34-L37, Neighborhood Mixed Use policies L60 – L64, and Annexation Policies L15 and L17. The development proposed in the annexation area, under Tentative Tract 945, conforms with the regulations pertaining to the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district and MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use zone district, except where expressly modified under Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24.

2. That the amendment would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community.

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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. That the amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City.

Analysis: That job-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 existing 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 job-rich area.

The prezone of the northern portion of the annexation area is consistent with the General Plan designation, Neighborhood Commercial and Low-Density Residential. The southern portion of the site, the planned development area, proposes to align with the land use designations proposed through General Plan Amendment No. 0007-24, Neighborhood Mixed Use and Medium-Density Residential.

The project proposes the up-zoning of approximately 72.92 acres of Low-Density Residential to Medium-Density Residential and the addition of a 5.45-acre Neighborhood Mixed Use site. The site will increase both housing opportunity and commercial activity, thus maintaining an appropriate balance of land uses within the City.

4. That the anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses.

The anticipated land uses for the annexation area include low-density residential, mediumdensity residential, and neighborhood commercial and mixed-use development. The anticipated land uses are compatible with the surrounding land uses and planned land uses in the area, which include agricultural land, a future regional park, single-family and multi-family residential.

Tentative Tract Map 945:

Pursuant to Section 16.04.010 of the Hanford Subdivision Ordinance, Section 66474 of the Subdivision Map Act, and Hanford’s Zoning Ordinance, the following findings can be made by the discretionary body:

1. Consistency Finding:

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Ordinance. The subdivision is consistent with the General Plan Designation for the property, as amended through General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24 (for which the required findings can be satisfied), Medium-Density Residential and Neighborhood Mixed Use. All requirements of the Neighborhood Mixed Use zone and the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district are satisfied, except where expressly modified through Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24 for lot area, lot dimensions, site area per dwelling unit, building setbacks, and usable open space, as set forth below:

Section Requirement Deviation Requested
§ 17.12.030 Lot area The minimum lot area shall be 5,000 square feet, except as prescribed in
Section 17.12.100
Minimum lot size of 2,800 sq. ft.
§ 17.12.040 Lot
Dimensions
Frontage: The minimum lot frontage
shall be 40 feet
Minimum frontage 40
Width: The minimum lot width shall be
50 feet for interior lots and 60 feet for
corner lots, except as prescribed in
Section 17.10.100.

A block wall with a minimum height of
seven (7) feet shall be provided along
any side or rear lot line that abuts an RL, R-M, R-H, OR, PF, AP, or CO zone district.

Deviation request to remove the block
wall requirement between the MX-N and
R-M zone district to allow for integration
and mixed uses between sites.

2. Design Finding:

ANALYSIS: That the design and improvement of the subdivision is consistent with the State Subdivision Map Act, General Plan (as amended through General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24), Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Ordinance. The subdivision is consistent with the General Plan Designation for the property, as amended through General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24 (for which the required findings can be satisfied), Medium-Density Residential and Neighborhood Mixed Use. All requirements of the Neighborhood Mixed Use zone and the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district are satisfied, except where

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expressly modified through Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24 for lot area, lot dimensions, site area per dwelling unit, building setbacks, and usable open space, as set forth below:

Section Requirement Deviation Requested
§ 17.12.030 Lot area The minimum lot area shall be 5,000 square feet, except as prescribed in
Section 17.12.100
Minimum lot size of 2,800 sq. ft.
§ 17.12.040 Lot
Dimensions
Frontage: The minimum lot frontage
shall be 40 feet
Minimum frontage 40
Width: The minimum lot width shall be
50 feet for interior lots and 60 feet for
corner lots, except as prescribed in
Section 17.10.100.

A block wall with a minimum height of
seven (7) feet shall be provided along
any side or rear lot line that abuts an RL, R-M, R-H, OR, PF, AP, or CO zone district.

Deviation request to remove the block
wall requirement between the MX-N and
R-M zone district to allow for integration
and mixed uses between sites.

3. Type of Development Finding:

ANALYSIS: That the site is physically suitable for the single-family and multi-family residential and Neighborhood Mixed-Use development proposed under Tentative Tract 945.

The submitted floorplans demonstrate the ability for the proposed residences to be situated on the proposed lots. All parcels have adequate street frontage on a public street and buildable lot configurations.

4. Density Finding:

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acre, with an expected average of nine units per gross acre for the Medium-Density Residential land use designation. The project has a density of 8.31 dwelling units per gross acre.

5. Environmental Finding:

ANALYSIS: That a in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24, Prezone No. 0013-24, Tentative Tract 945, and Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24 were evaluated in an Environmental Assessment/Initial Study. Based on the review, it was determined that the proposed project would not result in a significant adverse impact on the environment with the incorporation of mitigation measures, therefore Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2025-73 has been prepared, attached as Attachment 6.

6. Public Health Finding:

ANALYSIS: That the design of the subdivision and type of improvements are not likely to cause serious health problems. The City of Hanford Building Division is responsible for ensuring that future construction of the site follows adopted building codes, thus reducing exposures to accidents to the general public. Consultation was sent for Tentative Tract 945 to interested agencies, including the County Health Department, Public Works Department, Fire Department, and Building Division. Any improvements or mitigations required for public health and safety were applied to the proposal and required in the conditions of approval and the mitigation monitoring and reporting program.

7. Improvements and Access Findings:

ANALYSIS: That the design of the subdivision and type of improvements will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision. All easements will be designated on the final subdivision map, as required by the utility companies and where needed for providing service to streetlights and landscape improvements, as designated by the City Public Utilities and Engineering Division.

Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24:

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

1. That the location and design of the PUD is in accordance with the purpose of this title; Analysis: Location - That in accordance with Section 17.82.050 of the Hanford Municipal Code, a planned unit development shall be a minimum five-acre site area, except that there shall be no minimum site area requirements if the site is an infill development site. The planned unit development pertains to an 83.61-acre development site.

Design – the Planned Unit Development will allow the development of a 650-unit single- and multi-family mixed-use development, proposed under Tentative Tract 945. The design has been

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evaluated in accordance with the requirements of the MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use and R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district.

2. That the PUD is being proposed to achieve one or more of the objectives identified in Section

17.82.030;
Purpose: That planned unit developments are encouraged to achieve a more functional, aesthetically pleasing, and harmonious living and working environment within the City, that otherwise might not be possible by strict adherence to the provisions of the municipal code. In certain instances, the objectives of the municipal code may be achieved by development that does not conform in all respects with the land use pattern designated on the zoning map or in the zone district prescribed. The planned unit development seeks to:
✓ To permit a site within more than one zone district to mix the permitted or conditionally permitted land uses of both zones within the site without regard to the zone district boundary.
✓ To permit development intensity greater than would otherwise be permitted by the implementation of the standards of the zone district in which the site is located; ✓ To permit the lot patterns on size, shape, and layout that would otherwise not be permitted by the standards of the zone district in which the site is located; ✓ To modify the required building setbacks, distances between structures, and landscaped areas that would otherwise be required by this title; ✓ To permit the implementation of the mixed use provisions in the MX-N, MX-C, or MX-D zone districts.

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

Analysis:

Design and Purpose - That planned unit developments are encouraged to achieve a more functional, aesthetically pleasing, and harmonious living and working environment within the City, that otherwise might not be possible by strict adherence to the provisions of the municipal code. In certain instances, the objectives of the municipal code may be achieved by development that does not conform in all respects with the land use pattern designated on the zoning map or in the zone district prescribed. The planned unit development seeks to:
✓ To permit a site within more than one zone district to mix the permitted or conditionally permitted land uses of both zones within the site without regard to the zone district boundary.
✓ To permit development intensity greater than would otherwise be permitted by the implementation of the standards of the zone district in which the site is located;

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✓ To permit the lot patterns on size, shape, and layout that would otherwise not be permitted by the standards of the zone district in which the site is located; ✓ To modify the required building setbacks, distances between structures, and landscaped areas that would otherwise be required by this title; ✓ To permit the implementation of the mixed use provisions in the MX-N, MX-C, or MX-D zone districts.

Design – The Planned Unit Development will allow the development of a 650-unit single- and multi-family mixed-use development, proposed under Tentative Tract 945. The design has been evaluated in accordance with the requirements of the MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use and R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district.

4. The location and design of the PUD will not generate more traffic than the streets in the vicinity can carry without congestion, and will not overload utilities; Analysis: A traffic impact analysis was conducted for the initial study, which demonstrated that the location and design of the proposed development will not generate more traffic than the streets in the vicinity can handle without congestion, with the application of Engineering Conditions of Approval, conditioning the right-of-way development.

5. That the PUD's population density, site area and dimensions, site coverage, yard spaces, height of structures, distances between structures, off-street parking and off-street loading facilities, landscaped areas and street design will produce an environment of stable and desirable character consistent with the purpose of this title; Analysis: The PUD’s population density is within the allowable range prescribed for the R-M Medium-Density and MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use zone district. The site area, dimensions, site coverage, yard spaces, height of structures, distances between structures, parking, and landscaping were evaluated for conformance with the MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use zone district and R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district regulations.

Deviations were requested, as follows:

Section Requirement Deviation Requested
§ 17.12.030 Lot area The minimum lot area shall be 5,000 square feet, except as prescribed in
Section 17.12.100
Minimum lot size of 2,800 sq. ft.
§ 17.12.040 Lot
Dimensions
Frontage: The minimum lot frontage
shall be 40 feet
Minimum frontage 40
Width: The minimum lot width shall be
50 feet for interior lots and 60 feet for
corner lots, except as prescribed in
Section 17.10.100.

Minimum interior lot width: 40 feet
Minimum corner lot width: 45 feet
Depth: The minimum lot depth shall be
90 feet
Minimum depth: 70 feet

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§ 17.12.050 Site Area
per Dwelling Unit
The minimum site area per dwelling unit
shall be 3,000 square feet
Minimum site area per dwelling unit
2,800 sq. ft.
§ 17.12.070 Building
Setback Areas
Front – Livable: 15 feet Front – Livable: 12 feet
Front – Garage: 20 feet Front – Garage: 20 feet
Rear – one-story: 15 feet Rear – one-story: 10 feet
Rear – two-story: 25 feet Rear – two-story: 10 feet
Side – Interior: 5 feet Side – Interior: 5 feet
Side – Street-Side: 10 feet Side – Street-Side: 10 feet § 17.12.150 Usable
Open Space
300 square feet per dwelling unit. The
open space shall be a minimum 15-feet
wide
Deviation from the minimum width
dimension requested, 10 feet. 300 sq. ft.
of open space will still be
accommodated.
§ 17.24.130
Screening, fences,
and walls.

A block wall with a minimum height of
seven (7) feet shall be provided along
any side or rear lot line that abuts an RL, R-M, R-H, OR, PF, AP, or CO zone district.

Deviation request to remove the block
wall requirement between the MX-N and
R-M zone district to allow for integration
and mixed uses between sites.

The deviations proposed will allow the development, as proposed in Tentative Tract 945 and will produce an environment of stable and desirable character, achieving goals L6 and L7 of the General Plan to provide for a wide range of housing choices that insure opportunities for a variety of age groups, lifestyles, and income levels and allow residential densities that encourage both compact and infill development.

6. The combination of different dwelling types, architectural appearance, and/or varieties of land uses in the development will complement each other and will harmonize with the existing and proposed land uses in the vicinity; and
Analysis: The combination of single-family and multi-family dwellings and commercial development provides for a mix of uses for the Neighborhood Mixed-Use and R-M MediumDensity Residential zone district. The uses will compliment and harmonize with each other and the surrounding land uses. The deviations proposed will allow the development, as proposed in Tentative Tract 945 which achieves goals L6 and L7 of the General Plan to provide for a wide range of housing choices that ensure opportunities for a variety of age groups, lifestyles, and income levels and allow residential densities that encourage both compact and infill development.

CONSULTATION
Early Consultation
On December 23, 2024, the City of Hanford submitted a pre-consultation request to the Office of Planning and Research (OPR). In response, the California Department of Conservation (DOC) and Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) submitted written comments, which can be found in Appendix A of the Initial Study. A summary of the comments is found in each pertinent discussion in the environmental checklist, Agricultural Resources and Hazards and Hazardous Materials, respectively.

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Consultation
In accordance with Section 15073 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was sent to the concerned agencies, mailed to residents within 300 feet of the project site, and posted on CEQANet on September 12, 2025, for a 30-day review period. No comments have been received as of the date of preparation of this report.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24, Prezone No. 0013-24, Tentative Tract 945, and Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24 were evaluated in an Environmental Assessment/Initial Study. The Initial Study analyzed the project’s potential impacts on
Aesthetics
Agriculture and Forest Resources
Air Quality
Biological Resources
Cultural Resources
Energy
Geology and Soils
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Hydrology and Water Quality
Land Use and Planning
Mineral Resources
Noise
Population and Housing
Public Services
Parks and Recreation
Transportation
Tribal Cultural Resources
Utilities and Service Systems
Wildfire
Based on the review, it was determined that the proposed project would not result in a significant adverse impact on the environment with the incorporation of mitigation measures, therefore Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2025-73 has been prepared, attached as Attachment 6.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Notice of Public Hearing for the proposed projects was published in the Hanford Sentinel, posted on the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) CEQANet website, and mailed to property owners within 300 ft. of the project site on September 12, 2025. Notice of the public hearing before the City Council was mailed to property owners within 300 ft. of the project site and published in the Hanford Sentinel on December 5, 2025.

The Community Development Department has not received comments on the projects as of the date of preparation of this report.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Environmental:

1. Certify Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2025-73 (SCH# 2024121093) for the project.

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Annexation:

2. Adopt Resolution No. 25-68-R, initiating proceedings for Annexation No. 165 and direct staff to file the appropriate application with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of Kings County.

General Plan Amendment:

3. Adopt Resolution No. 25-69-R, approving General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24.

Pre-Zone:

4. Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-13, approving Prezone No. 0013-

24. Tentative Subdivision Map:

5. Adopt Resolution No. 25-70-R, approving Tentative Subdivision No. 0012-24 (TT 945).

Planned Unit Development:

6. Adopt Resolution No. 25-71-R, approving Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24.

Applicant:

N&M Tulare, LLC
1878 N. Mooney Boulevard
Tulare, CA 93724

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RESOLUTION NO. 25-68-R

A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF HANFORD REQUESTING THE

LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR ANNEXATION NO. 165, A REQUEST TO ANNEX APPROXIMATELY 141.85 ACRES INTO THE CITY OF HANFORD CITY LIMITS FROM THE KINGS COUNTY JURISDICTION. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED NORTH OF GRANGEVILLE BOULEVARD AND EAST OF 9 ¼ AVENUE. (APNS 014-143-022, -069, -078, 014-830-010, -011, AND -013 THROUGH-018).

RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hanford on December 16, 2025, that WHEREAS, the City of Hanford desires to initiate proceedings pursuant to the Cortese-KnoxHertzberg Local Reorganization Act of 2000, Division 3, commencing with Section 5600 of the California Government Code, an affected City, as defined therein, may by resolution adopted by its legislative body make a proposal for a change of organization and request initiation of proceedings thereon; and WHEREAS, notice of intent to adopt this resolution of application has been given, and this Council has conducted a public hearing based upon this notification; and WHEREAS, the principal reasons for the proposed annexation are as follows:

1. The land will be within the Primary Sphere of Influence.

2. The capacity of the water, sewer, fire, school, and police services are adequate to service the area to be annexed, or will be adequate at the time that development occurs.

3. Land for development within the City limits is insufficient to meet the current land use needs.

4. The territory to be annexed is contiguous to existing developed areas.

WHEREAS, the following agency would be affected by the proposed jurisdictional changes:

Agency Nature of Change
City of Hanford Annexation
WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed is inhabited, and a map and description of the boundaries of the territory are attached hereto as Exhibits A (annexation map) and B (legal description) and by this reference incorporated herein, and,
WHEREAS, the proposal is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Hanford; and WHEREAS, it is desired to provide that the proposed annexation be subject to the following terms and conditions:

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1. That the annexation area be prezoned a combination of R-M Medium-Density Residential (78.16 acres) and MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use (5.45 acres), consistent with General Plan Amendment 0009-24, and R-L-5 Low-Density Residential (51.92 acres) and C-N Neighborhood Commercial (6.32 acres), consistent with the General Plan Designation.

2. That the Williamson Act contract for APN 014-143-078 be cancelled upon annexation into the City limits.

WHEREAS, this proposal will be consistent with the spheres of influence for all agencies which would be affected by the annexation; and
WHEREAS, The Council certified that an Initial Study was prepared for the project, consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determined that the project would not result in significant impacts to the environment with the incorporation of mitigation measures and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2025- 73 (SCH #2024121093) was certified and mitigations measures required, as included in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, shown in Exhibit C.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Resolution of Application is hereby adopted and approved by the City Council of the City of Hanford and the Local Agency Formation Commission of Kings County is hereby requested to take proceedings of the annexation of territory as authorized in the manner provided by the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the 16th day of December 2025 by the following vote:

AYES: Council Member ________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________

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________________________
NOES: Council Member ________________________
ABSTAIN: Council Member ________________________
ABSENT: Council Member ________________________
__________________________________________
MAYOR

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)

COUNTY OF KINGS )

CITY OF HANFORD ) SS
I, Natalie Corral, City Clerk of the City of Hanford, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Hanford at a regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of December, 2025.

Dated: ______________________
__________________________________
City Clerk

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Exhibit A
Annexation Map

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Exhibit B
Legal Description

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Exhibit A
Geographic Description
City of Hanford
Annexation 2025-____
Annexation to the City of Hanford
That portion of the East Half of Section 19, Township 18 South, Range 22 East, Mount Diablo Meridian in the County of Kings, State of California, described as follows:

Beginning at the Northeast Corner of said Section 19 thence S00°8’31”E along the East line of said Northeast Quarter, a distance of 339.46 feet to the True Point of Beginning; Course 1: Thence continuing S00°08’31”E along said East line a distance of 2339.29 feet to the East Quarter corner of said Section 19:

Course 2: Thence S00°08’55”E along the East line of the Southeast Quarter a distance of 2649.14 feet to a point on the North right of way line of Grangeville Blvd. located 30 feet north of the Southeast corner of said section 19;
Course 3: Thence N89°20’39”W along said North right of way line a distance of 997.38 feet, thence continuing along said North right of way the following courses; Course 4: Thence N84°44’20”W a distance of 74.76;
Course 5: Thence N89°20’39”W a distance of 110.60 feet; Course 6: Thence N84°20’18”W a distance of 68.76 feet to the termination of said North right of way line and the beginning of a tangent curve concave Northeasterly with a radius of 30 feet and a central angle of 89°12’06”;
Course 7: Thence Northerly along said curve a distance of 46.71 feet; Course 8: Thence N04°08’13”W along the Easterly right of way of 9 ¼ Ave a distance of 129.20 feet thence continuing along said Easterly right of way the following courses; Course 9: Thence N00°08’33”W a distance of 450.03 feet to a tangent curve concave Westerly with a radius of 1525 feet and a central angle of 11°49’17”;
Course 10: Thence Northerly along said curve a distance of 314.64 feet; Course 11: Thence N11°57’50”W a distance of 1304.65 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concave Easterly with a radius of 1475.00 feet and a central angle of 11°49’17”; Course 12: Thence northerly along said curve a distance of 304.33 feet;

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Course 13: Thence N00°08’33”W a distance of 129.84 feet to a point on the North line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 19 and the termination of said Easterly right of way of 9 ¼ Ave.; Course 14: Thence S89°46’01”E along the North line of said Southeast Quarter a distance of 687.64 feet to the centerline of 9 ¼ Ave.;
Course 15: Thence N00°08’20”W a distance of 2680.95 feet to a point on the North line of the Northeast Quarter 933.18 feet West of the Northeast Corner of said Section 19; Course 16: Thence S89°37’55”E along the North Line of said Northeast Quarter a distance of 440.13 feet to a point on the Southwesterly right of way line of State Hwy 43. Said point being located 493.05 feet West of the Northeast Corner of said Section 19;
Course 17: Thence S55°14’57”E along said Southwesterly right of way line a distance of 601.09 feet to the True Point of Beginning.

Containing 141.89 acres, more or less.

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Exhibit C
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

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COPPER RIDGE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION Page 88 of 85

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
As required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, subd. (a)(1), a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) has been prepared for the Project in order to monitor the implementation of the mitigation measures that have been adopted for the Project. This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) has been created based upon the findings of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the Copper Ridge Subdivision proposed by Quest Equity LLC in the City of Hanford.

The first column of the table identifies the mitigation measure. The second column names the party responsible for carrying out the required action. The third column, “Timing of Mitigation Measure” identifies the time the mitigation measure should be initiated. The fourth column, “Responsible Party for Monitoring,” names the party ensuring that the mitigation measure is implemented. The last column will be used by the City of Hanford to ensure that the individual mitigation measures have been monitored.

Plan checking and verification of mitigation compliance shall be the responsibility of the City of Hanford.

MITIGATION MEASURE RESPONSIBLE PARTY
FOR

IMPLEMENTATION

IMPLEMENTATION
TIMING

RESPONSIBLE

PARTY FOR

MONITORING

VERIFICATION
Biological Resources
Mitigation Measure BIO 1
(Construction Timing). If
feasible, future
construction activities will
take place entirely outside
of the avian nesting
season, defined as
February 1 to August 31.

Applicant
Developer
Builder
Ongoing City of Hanford
Mitigation Measure BIO 2
(Preconstruction Surveys).

If construction must occur
between February 1 and
August 31, a qualified
biologist will conduct
surveys for active bird
nests within 7 days prior to
the start of work during
this period. The survey
area will encompass the
site and accessible
surrounding lands within ¼
mile for nesting Swainson’s
hawks, 500 feet for other
nesting raptors, 300 feet
for the tricolored
blackbird, and 250 feet for
Applicant
Developer
Builder
7 days prior to
construction
City of Hanford

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COPPER RIDGE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION Page 89 of 85
other nesting birds.

Mitigation Measure BIO 3
(Avoidance of Active
Nests). Should any active
nests be discovered in or
near proposed
construction zones, the
biologist will identify a
suitable construction-free
buffer around the nest.

This buffer will be
identified on the ground
with flagging or fencing
and will be maintained
until the biologist has
determined that the young
have fledged and are
capable of foraging
independently.

Applicant
Developer
Builder
Ongoing City of Hanford
Cultural Resources
Mitigation Measure CUL-1:

In the event of accidental
discovery of unidentified
archaeological remains
during development or
ground disturbing activities
in the Project area, all work
shall be halted in
immediate vicinity (within
a 100-foot radius) until a
qualified archaeologist can
identify the discovery and
assess its significance.

Applicant/
Construction Contractor
Ongoing during
construction
City of Hanford
Mitigation Measure CUL 2:

If human remains are
uncovered during
construction, work shall be
halted, and the Kings
County Coroner is to be
notified to investigate the
remains and arrange
proper treatment and
disposition. If the remains
Applicant/
Construction Contractor
Ongoing during
construction
City of Hanford

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COPPER RIDGE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION Page 90 of 85
are identified on the basis
of archaeological context,
age, cultural associations,
or biological traits to be
those of a Native
American, California Health
and Safety Code 7050.5
and California Public
Resources Code 5097.98
require that the coroner
notify the Native American
Heritage Commission
(NAHC) within 24 hours of
discovery. The NAHC will
then identify the Most
Likely Descendent who will
make recommendations
regarding the treatment
and disposition of the
remains.

Mitigation Measure CUL 3
A burial Treatment Plan
shall be entered into by the
Project applicant/property
owner prior to any ground
disturbing activities.

Applicant
Construction Contractor
Prior to ground
disturbing activities
City of Hanford

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RESOLUTION NO. 25-69-R

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HANFORD APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN.

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 0009-24, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE LAND USE

DESIGNATION FROM A COMBINATION OF LOW- AND MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (78.16 ACRES) AND NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE (5.45 ACRES).

THE PROJECT IS LOCATED NORTH OF GRANGEVILLE BOULEVARD AND EAST OF 9 ¼ AVENUE. (APNS 014-143-069 AND 014-143-078)
At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford, duly called to order and held on December 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., it was moved by Council Member , and seconded by Council Member , and duly carried that the following resolution be adopted:

WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24, proposes to amend the land use designation of certain real property as follows:

General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24
Approximately 83.61 acres from a combination of Low- and Medium-Density Residential to Medium-Density Residential (78.16 acres) and Neighborhood Mixed Use (5.45 acres) as shown in attached Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the proposed general plan amendment was presented to the Planning Commission of the City of Hanford on October 16 and November 25, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City of Hanford Planning Commission, at its regularly scheduled meeting on October 16 and November 25, 2025 held a public hearing and received testimony and evidence for and against the proposed general plan amendment. After closing the public hearing, the Planning Commission, by resolution, recommended that the City Council of the City of Hanford approve General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hanford, at its regularly scheduled meeting on December16, 2025, held a public hearing and received testimony and evidence regarding proposed General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24; and

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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hanford considered the evidence presented in the staff report and testimony presented during the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hanford finds that no significant environmental impacts would result from the proposed project with the incorporation of mitigations, as presented in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, attached as Exhibit B; and WHEREAS, Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2025-73 (SCH# 2024121093) was prepared and adopted; and,
WHEREAS, on the basis of the application for the amendment to the general plan, the documentation and information provided in the staff report, and the evidence and testimony submitted at the public hearing, the City Council of the City of Hanford hereby makes the following findings in accordance with Section 17.88.040 of the Hanford Municipal Code:

General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24

1. That the amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and the Municipal Code.

2. That 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.

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3. That the amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City.

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 existing 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 job-rich area.

4. That the anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses.

Analysis: That the anticipated land uses on the subject site include single-family residences (existing large-lot single family residential and planned small-lot single family), duplexes, low-rise apartments, and neighborhood commercial uses, as proposed under Tentative Tract 945. The anticipated land uses for the annexation area include low-density residential, medium-density residential, and neighborhood commercial and mixed-use development. The anticipated land uses are compatible with the surrounding land uses and planned land uses in the area, which include agricultural land, a future regional park, single-family and multi-family residential.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hanford hereby approves General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24, subject to the following condition(s):

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

Defense and Indemnification Provisions:

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

Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford, duly called and held on December 16, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

TRAVIS PADEN
MAYOR of the City of Hanford
Attest:

NATALIE CORRAL

CITY CLERK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF KINGS ) ss

CITY OF HANFORD )

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I, Natalie Corral, City Clerk of the City of Hanford, do hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the __ day of ___________, 2025.

Date:

City Clerk

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Exhibit A
Current and Proposed General Plan Land Use Designation
Existing General Plan Designation
(project site outlined in red)
General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24
(project site shown in red; area changed outlined in bold)

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Exhibit B
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

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Plan checking and verification of mitigation compliance shall be the responsibility of the City of Hanford.

MITIGATION MEASURE RESPONSIBLE PARTY
FOR

IMPLEMENTATION

IMPLEMENTATION
TIMING

RESPONSIBLE

PARTY FOR

MONITORING

Applicant
Developer
Builder
Ongoing City of Hanford
Mitigation Measure BIO 2
(Preconstruction Surveys).

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other nesting birds.

This buffer will be
identified on the ground
with flagging or fencing
and will be maintained
until the biologist has
determined that the young
have fledged and are
capable of foraging
independently.

Applicant
Developer
Builder
Ongoing City of Hanford
Cultural Resources
Mitigation Measure CUL-1:

Applicant/
Construction Contractor
Ongoing during
construction
City of Hanford
Mitigation Measure CUL 2:

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Mitigation Measure CUL 3
A burial Treatment Plan
shall be entered into by the
Project applicant/property
owner prior to any ground
disturbing activities.

Applicant
Construction Contractor
Prior to ground
disturbing activities
City of Hanford

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CC Ordinance Prezone 0013-24, Page 1 of 3
ORDINANCE NO. 25-13
PREZONE NO. 0013-24

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HANFORD PREZONING

CERTAIN PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF HANFORD FROM COUNTY ZONING AL-10 LIMITED AGRICULTURE TO A COMBINATION OF R-M MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (78.16 ACRES) AND MX-N NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE (5.45 ACRES), CONSISTENT WITH THE PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND R-L-5 LOWDENSITY RESIDENTIAL (51.92 ACRES) AND C-N NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (6.32 ACRES), CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION.

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 prezoned under the terms of Chapter 17.86 of the Hanford Municipal Code:

Annexation 165 filed by N&M Tulare, LLC
FROM: County zoning of AL-10 Limited Agriculture
TO: City zoning R-M Medium-Density Residential (78.16 acres), MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use (5.45 acres), R-L-5 Low-Density Residential (51.92 acres), and C-N Neighborhood Commercial (6.32 acres), as shown in Exhibit A On property described in Exhibit B, containing approximately 141.85 acres, as depicted in attached Exhibit C; 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. 2025-73 is approved, in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The City Council hereby finds that the prezoning 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 16th day of December 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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CC Ordinance Prezone 0013-24, Page 2 of 3
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:

ATTEST:

Natalie Corral

APPROVED
_________________________
MAYOR of the City of Hanford

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 16th day of November, 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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CC Ordinance Prezone 0013-24, Page 3 of 3
Exhibit A
Prezone No. 0013-24
A request to prezone the properties as a R-M Medium-Density Residential (78.16 acres) and MX-N Neighborhood Mixed Use (5.45 acres), consistent with the proposed General Plan Amendment and R-L-5 Low-Density Residential (51.92 acres) and C-N Neighborhood Commercial (6.32 acres), consistent with the General Plan Designation.

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Exhibit B
Legal Description

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Containing 141.89 acres, more or less.

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Exhibit C
Annexation Area to be Prezoned

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RESOLUTION 25-70-R

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HANFORD APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT 945, A REQUEST TO A SUBDIVIDE 83.61 ACRES INTO A 650-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY (300 UNITS) AND SINGLE-FAMILY (350 UNITS) RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AND A 5.45-ACRE NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE SITE WITH A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED NORTH OF GRANGEVILLE BOULEVARD AND EAST OF 9 ¼ AVENUE (APNS 014-143-069 AND 014-143- 078).

At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford duly called and held on December 16, 2025, by motion of Councilmember , and seconded by Councilmember , and duly carried, the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 945, filed by L&M Tulare, LLC, a request to subdivide 83.61 acres into a 650-unit multi-family (300 units) and single-family (350 units) residential subdivision and a 5.45-acre Neighborhood Mixed Use site with a planned unit development overlay, as shown in Exhibit A, has been reviewed by the City Council of the City of Hanford, in accordance with Title 16 of the Hanford Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered recommendations and testimony presented at the public hearing of December 16, 2025, and
WHEREAS, all affected public utility companies, various governmental department agencies, staff, and the City Council, have given careful consideration to this tentative subdivision map and have made recommendations thereon; and
WHEREAS, the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2025-73, and all notices related thereto were prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Hanford Municipal Code and Policies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has made the following findings, pursuant to Section 16.04.010 of the Hanford Subdivision Ordinance, Section 66474 of the Subdivision Map Act and Hanford’s Zoning Ordinance:

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Tentative Tract 945

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1. Consistency Finding:

ANALYSIS: That a consistency finding can be made, because the proposed subdivision map is consistent with the State Subdivision Map Act, General Plan (as proposed to be amended through General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24), Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Ordinance. The subdivision is consistent with the General Plan Designation for the property, as amended through General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24 (for which the required findings can be satisfied), MediumDensity Residential and Neighborhood Mixed Use. All requirements of the Neighborhood Mixed Use zone and the R-M Medium-Density Residential zone district are satisfied, except where expressly modified through Planned Unit Development No. 0037-24 for lot area, lot dimensions, site area per dwelling unit, building setbacks, and usable open space, as set forth below:

Section Requirement Deviation Requested
§ 17.12.030 Lot area The minimum lot area shall be 5,000 square feet, except as prescribed in Section

17.12.100
Minimum lot size of 2,800 sq. ft.
§ 17.12.040 Lot
Dimensions
Frontage: The minimum lot frontage shall
be 40 feet
Minimum frontage 40
Width: The minimum lot width shall be 50
feet for interior lots and 60 feet for corner
lots, except as prescribed in Section

17.10.100.

Minimum interior lot width: 40 feet
Minimum corner lot width: 45 feet
Depth: The minimum lot depth shall be 90
feet
Minimum depth: 70 feet
§ 17.12.050 Site Area
per Dwelling Unit
The minimum site area per dwelling unit
shall be 3,000 square feet
Minimum site area per dwelling unit 2,800
sq. ft.
§ 17.12.070 Building
Setback Areas
Front – Livable: 15 feet Front – Livable: 12 feet
Front – Garage: 20 feet Front – Garage: 20 feet
Rear – one-story: 15 feet Rear – one-story: 10 feet
Rear – two-story: 25 feet Rear – two-story: 10 feet
Side – Interior: 5 feet Side – Interior: 5 feet
Side – Street-Side: 10 feet Side – Street-Side: 10 feet § 17.12.150 Usable
Open Space
300 square feet per dwelling unit. The open
space shall be a minimum 15-feet wide
Deviation from the minimum width
dimension requested, 10 feet. 300 sq. ft. of
open space will still be accommodated.
§ 17.24.130 Screening,
fences, and walls.

A block wall with a minimum height of
seven (7) feet shall be provided along any
side or rear lot line that abuts an R-L, R-M,
R-H, OR, PF, AP, or CO zone district.

Deviation request to remove the block wall
requirement between the MX-N and R-M
zone district to allow for integration and
mixed uses between sites.

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Tentative Tract 945

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2. Design Finding:

Section Requirement Deviation Requested
§ 17.12.030 Lot area The minimum lot area shall be 5,000 square feet, except as prescribed in Section

17.10.100.

Minimum interior lot width: 40 feet
Minimum corner lot width: 45 feet
Depth: The minimum lot depth shall be 90
feet
Minimum depth: 70 feet
§ 17.12.050 Site Area
per Dwelling Unit
The minimum site area per dwelling unit
shall be 3,000 square feet
Minimum site area per dwelling unit 2,800
sq. ft.
§ 17.12.070 Building
Setback Areas
Front – Livable: 15 feet Front – Livable: 12 feet
Front – Garage: 20 feet Front – Garage: 20 feet
Rear – one-story: 15 feet Rear – one-story: 10 feet
Rear – two-story: 25 feet Rear – two-story: 10 feet
Side – Interior: 5 feet Side – Interior: 5 feet
Side – Street-Side: 10 feet Side – Street-Side: 10 feet § 17.12.150 Usable
Open Space
300 square feet per dwelling unit. The open
space shall be a minimum 15-feet wide
Deviation from the minimum width
dimension requested, 10 feet. 300 sq. ft. of
open space will still be accommodated.
§ 17.24.130 Screening,
fences, and walls.

A block wall with a minimum height of
seven (7) feet shall be provided along any
side or rear lot line that abuts an R-L, R-M,
R-H, OR, PF, AP, or CO zone district.

Deviation request to remove the block wall
requirement between the MX-N and R-M
zone district to allow for integration and
mixed uses between sites.

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3. Type of Development Finding:

ANALYSIS: That the site is physically suitable for the single-family and multi-family residential and Neighborhood Mixed-Use development proposed under Tentative Tract 945. The submitted floorplans demonstrate the ability for the proposed residences to be situated on the proposed lots.

All parcels have adequate street frontage on a public street and buildable lot configurations.

4. Density Finding:

ANALYSIS: That a density finding can be made, because the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. The General Plan, as amended through General Plan Amendment No. 0009-24, prescribes a density range between seven and 20 units per gross acre, with an expected average of nine units per gross acre for the Medium-Density Residential land use designation. The project has a density of 8.31 dwelling units per gross acre.

5. Environmental Finding:

6. Public Health Finding:

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7. Improvements and Access Findings:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council finds that no significant environmental impacts would result from the proposed project with the incorporation of mitigation measures, adopts a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, attached as Exhibit B, and certifies that Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2025-73 was prepared consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and City of Hanford Environmental Guidelines.

THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hanford hereby approves Tentative Tract 945, subject to the conditions of approval, attached as Exhibit C, and the following:

1. That this tentative subdivision map becomes null and void after 24 months has elapsed from the date of approval, if the above conditions have not been satisfied or bonded for, and a final map recorded. A time extension may be granted by the approving body upon written request by the applicant. The time extension, if approved, will be subject to the improvement standards and fees in effect at the time the time the extension for the tentative subdivision map is granted.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the 16th day of December 2025 by the following vote:

AYES: Council Member ________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
NOES: Council Member ________________________
ABSTAIN: Council Member ________________________

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ABSENT: Council Member ________________________
__________________________________________
MAYOR

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)

COUNTY OF KINGS )

Dated: ______________________
__________________________________
City Clerk

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Exhibit A:

Tentative Tract 945

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SITE GRANGEVILLE BLVD 9 1/4 AVENUE LOCAL STREETS 9TH AVENUE DEVELOPER PROJECT INFO OWNER PHASES INFO 4,140 SF 90' 46'
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B UNIT UNIT A BUILDING #25
A UNIT UNIT B UNIT B A UNIT BUILDING #11 BUILDING #12 A UNIT UNIT B UNIT B A UNIT BUILDING #11 BUILDING #12 A UNIT UNIT B UNIT B A UNIT BUILDING #11 BUILDING #12 A UNIT UNIT B BUILDING #15
B UNIT UNIT A BUILDING #16 BUILDING #5B UNIT UNIT A B UNIT UNIT A BUILDING #6 6,147 SF 352 6,162 SF 351 PRIVATE OPEN SPACE 6,684 SF PRIVATE OPEN SPACE 11,518 SF PRIVATE OPEN SPACE 13,696 SF PRIVATE OPEN SPACE 4,000 SF BARRICADES STREET
STREET

STREET VISITOR PARKING SPACES VISITOR PARKING SPACES VISITOR PARKING SPACES PUBLIC STREET PARKING INFO OUTLOT B (10' WIDE)
OUTLOT A (10' WIDE)
R=20'
R=20'
R=30'
R=20'
R=20' 50' 100' 200' 156' 88' 81'
75'
75' 74' 82'
77' 47'
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Hanford City CouncilJanuary 20, 2026

Hanford City Council
January 20, 2026