Hughson City Council
February 9, 2026

City Council Agenda February 9, 2026
1 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT/CALIFORNIA BROWN ACT

NOTIFICATION FOR THE CITY OF HUGHSON
This Agenda shall be made available upon request in alternative formats to persons with a disability as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132) and the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code Section 54954.2).

Disabled or Special needs Accommodation: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons requesting a disability related modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting and/or if you need assistance to attend or participate in a City Council meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (209) 883-4054. Notification at least 48-hours prior to the meeting will assist the City Clerk in assuring that reasonable accommodations are made to provide accessibility to the meeting.

City of Hughson

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hughson City Hall – 7018 Pine Street Hughson, California MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026
*Closed Session - 5:00 P.M.*
*Regularly Scheduled Meeting - 6:00 P.M*

0. CLOSED SESSION:

0.1: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: one case
AGENDA

HUGHSON CITY COUNCIL
How to participate in, or observe the Meeting:
• In person in the City Council Chambers and submit public comment when invited during the meeting. • Observe only via YouTube live, by accessing this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PwkdIrKoMmOJDzBSodu6A?view_as=subscriber If a technical issue arises with any streaming option, the City Council meeting will continue unless the meeting is being held pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 2449. • In addition, recorded City Council meetings are posted on the City’s website the second business day following the meeting. Recorded videos can be accessed with the following link:

Upcoming Meetings | Hughson CA

City Council Agenda February 9, 2026
2 COUNCIL WILL RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION FOR REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 P.M CALL TO ORDER: Mayor George Carr
ROLL CALL: Mayor George Carr
Mayor Pro Tem Randy Crooker
Councilmember Julie Ann Strain
Councilmember Alan McFadon
Councilmember Susana Vasquez
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor George Carr
INVOCATION: Hughson Ministerial Association

1. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR (No Action Can Be Taken):

Please limit presentations to three minutes. If you wish to speak regarding an item on the agenda, you may be asked to defer your remarks until the Council addresses the matter. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(3), no action or discussion may be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except that the City Council, or its staff, may briefly respond to comments or questions from members of the public, provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, or direct staff to place the issue on a future agenda.

2. PRESENTATIONS: None.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR:

All items listed on the Consent Calendar are to be acted upon by a single action of the City Council unless otherwise requested by an audience member, or individual Councilmember, for special consideration. Otherwise, the recommendation of staff will be accepted and acted upon by roll call vote.

3.1: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 12, 2025.

3.2: Approve of the Warrants.

3.3: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-03, Waiving Yard Sale Application/Permit Fees for the CityWide Yard Sale scheduled for March 21–22, 2026.

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

4.1: Receive the All-Way Stop Warrant Analysis for the Euclid Avenue and Fox Road Intersection.

5. PUBLIC HEARING: None.

City Council Agenda February 9, 2026
3 6. NEW BUSINESS:

6.1: Discuss and Provide Direction on the Proposed Land Use Plan for the City’s General Plan Update.

6.2: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-04, Approving the Access Agreement with the West Turlock Subbasin GSA for Installation and Monitoring of a Groundwater Well on City property and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, Record it with the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Office, and Execute the Stanislaus County Permit Applications needed for the Construction of the Monitoring Well.

6.3: Approve Engagement of Grant Management Associates (GMA) to provide Grant Research Services for the Public Safety/Civic Center Project in an amount not to exceed $1,800.

7. CORRESPONDENCE: None.

8. COMMENTS:

A brief report on notable attendance at a meeting, or conference, or other notable topics of City business shall be made. The Brown Act does not allow for discussion or action of items by the City Council during this time.

8.1: Staff Reports and Comments:

City Manager
Director of Finance
Community Development Director
Police Services
City Attorney

8.2: Council Comments:

9. CLOSED SESSION: None.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

The next City Council meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2026, at 6:00 pm.

In accordance with California Government Code Section 54957.5, any writing or document that is a public record, relates to an open session agenda item, and is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a regular meeting will be made available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk at Hughson City Hall during normal business hours. If, however, the document or writing is not distributed until the regular meeting to which it relates, then the document or writing will be made available to the public at the location of the meeting, as listed on the agenda.

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
Date: February 6, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM
Name: Sarah Chavarin Title: Accounting Manager

City Council Agenda February 9, 2026
4 Notice Regarding Non-English Speakers
Pursuant to California Constitution Article III, Section IV, establishing English as the official language for the State of California, and in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedures Section 185, which requires proceedings before any State Court to be in English, notice is hereby given that all proceedings before the City of Hughson City Council shall be in English and anyone wishing to address the Council is required to have a translator present who will take an oath to make an accurate translation from any language not English into the English language.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

February 10 • Parks, Recreation and Entertainment Commission Meeting, City Council Chambers, 6:00PM
February 13-16 • Washington & Lincoln- President’s Day Holidays – City Hall Closed February 17 • Planning Commission Meeting, City Council Chambers, 6:00PM February 23 • Economic Development Committee Meeting, City Hall, 4:30PM February 23 • City Council Meeting, YouTube Live Stream/City Council Chambers, 6:00PM

Item 3.1 February 9, 2026
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1
SECTION 3: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: February 9, 2026
Subject: Approval of the City Council Minutes
Presented By: Dominique Romo, City Manager
Approved By:
____________________________
City Manager
______________________________________________________________________________ Recommended Council Action:

Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 12, 2026. The Regular Meeting of January 26, 2026 was canceled.

Item 3.1 February 9, 2026

MINUTES
City of Hughson

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hughson City Hall – 7018 Pine Street Hughson, California MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor George Carr
ROLL CALL:

Present: Mayor George Carr
Mayor Pro Tem Randy Crooker
Councilmember Alan McFadon

Absent: Councilmember Julie Ann Strain
Councilmember Susana Vasquez
Staff Present: Dominique Romo, City Manager
Andy Pinasco, City Attorney
Ashton Gose, City Clerk
Carla Jauregui, Community Development Director
Kim Weimer, Director of Finance and Admin Services
Jose Vasquez, Public Works Superintendent
Brock Dias, Chief of Police

1. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR (No Action Can Be Taken): NONE.

2. PRESENTATIONS: NONE.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR:

3.1: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 8, 2025.

3.2: Approval of the Warrants.

3.3: Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-02, Amending Chapter 15 Building and Construction of the Hughson Municipal Code, and Adopting by Reference,

HUGHSON CITY COUNCIL

Item 3.1 February 9, 2026
the California Building Standards, 2025 Edition, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, with Amendments and Other Uniform Codes.

3.4: Second Street Surface Improvement Project Acceptance and Notice of Completion.

3.5: 2025 Ramp Replacement Project Acceptance and Notice of Completion.

CROOKER/MCFADON 3-0-0-2 motion passes to approve the Consent Calendar as presented with the following roll call vote:

McFADON VASQUEZ STRAIN CROOKER CARR

AYE ABSENT ABSENT AYE AYE

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.

5. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE.

6. NEW BUSINESS: NONE.

7. CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.

8. COMMENTS:

8.1: Staff Reports and Comments:

City Manager Romo attended a City Managers/County CEO meeting. She will be attending the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency Strategic Plan Workshop on January 15, 2026.

City Clerk Gose provided a reminder regarding Annual Form 700 submission.

Director Weimer provided an update regarding the Fiscal Year 24/25 Financial Audit, the Measure L Audit, and the Fiscal Year 25/26 Mid-Year Budget.

Director Jauregui provided an update regarding the Well 8 Rehabilitation Project bid, and Family Game Night scheduled for January 15, 2026.

8.2: Council Comments:

Councilmember McFadon participated in the 2026 Light Up The Town award presentations, and the National Ugly Christmas Sweater award presentation.

Mayor Pro Tem Crooker participated in the 2026 Light Up The Town award presentations.

Item 3.1 February 9, 2026
Mayor Carr participated in Operation Santa and the 2026 Light Up The Town award presentations. He provided printed comments regarding the U.S. Conference of Mayors, to the Council and the public, which have been attached to be kept on file as part of the official record of this meeting.

9. CLOSED SESSION: NONE.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

McFADON/CROOKER 3-0-0-2 motion passes to adjourn the January 12, 2026, meeting at 6:14PM with the following roll call vote:

McFADON VASQUEZ STRAIN CROOKER CARR

AYE ABSENT ABSENT AYE AYE
APPROVED:
_____________________
GEORGE CARR, Mayor

ATTEST:
____________________________
Dominique Romo, City Manager

Meeting Date: February 9, 2026
Subject: Approval of Warrants Register
Presented By: Kim Weimer, Director of Finance
Approved By: _________________________
City Manager
Recommended Council Action:

Approve the Warrants Register as presented.

Background and Overview:

The warrants register presented to the City Council is a listing of all expenditures paid from January 8, 2026, through February 3, 2026.

Fiscal Impact:

There are reductions in various funds for payment of expenses.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.2
SECTION 3: CONSENT CALENDAR

2/3/2026 3:16:22 PM Page 1 of 1
Refund Check Register
Hughson Refund Check Detail
UBPKT04462 - Refunds 01 UBPKT04458 Regular
Account Name Date Check # Amount Code Receipt Amount Type 11-0980-008 Ramirez, Paula 1/1/2026 60461 246.14 246.14 Deposit 11-1710-002 ARREOLA, MARIA AND ANTHON 1/1/2026 60462 53.86 53.86 Generated From Billing 17-0070-001 Urrutia, Natalie 1/1/2026 60463 222.21 222.21 Generated From Billing 18-1240-000 Bavaro, Eric & Paige 1/1/2026 60464 83.17 83.17 Generated From Billing 18-3860-000 Homes, KB 1/1/2026 60465 100.88 100.88 Deposit 18-3980-000 Homes, KB 1/1/2026 60466 97.20 97.20 Deposit Total Refunds: 6 Total Refunded Amount: 803.46
Revenue Code Summary
Revenue Code Amount
996 - UNAPPLIED CREDITS 803.46
Revenue Total: 803.46
General Ledger Distribution
Account Number Account Name Posting Amount IFT
Posting Date: 01/01/2026
Fund: 510 - WATER/SEWER DEPOSIT
510-10001 CLAIM ON CASH-WATER/SEWER DEPOSIT -803.46 Yes 510-11040 CUSTOMER CREDITS 803.46
510 Total: 0.00
Fund: 999 - POOLED CASH/CONSOLIDATED CASH
999-10010 CASH IN BANK-MONEY MARKET -803.46
999-20000 DUE TO OTHER FUNDS (POOLED CASH) 803.46 Yes
999 Total: 0.00
Distribution Total: 0.00

2/3/2026 3:11:30 PM Page 1 of 9
Check Report
Hughson By Check Number
Date Range: 01/08/2026 - 02/03/2026
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Bank Code: Payable Bank-Payable Bank
00049 ALLIED ADMINISTRATORS 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 2,678.12 60365 INV0015057 Invoice 01/07/2026 DELTA DENTAL- FEB 0.00 2,678.12 01603 Amazon Capital Services, Inc. 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 656.85 60366 16GC-RX4H-9RC7 Invoice 12/22/2025 Office Supplies- Recycled paper 0.00 516.96 1CNW-VF7W-FX… Invoice 01/07/2026 Phone Cases 0.00 20.49 1M7L-DXMH-JPF7 Invoice 12/22/2025 Office Supplies- Paper 0.00 66.94 1T6J-JQHW-G9FL Invoice 01/05/2026 Office Supplies- Desk organizer 0.00 21.51 1XNL-TG3C-Q1XM Invoice 12/22/2025 Notepads and desk organizer 0.00 30.95 02104 Autrey's Sweeping LLC 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 2,700.00 60367 48791 Invoice 01/07/2026 Street sweeping - December 0.00 2,700.00 00210 California Building Standards Commission 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 210.60 60368 INV0015061 Invoice 01/02/2026 Green building fees 4th QTR 2025 0.00 210.60 01881 Celina Palafox 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 500.00 60369 INV0015065 Invoice 12/23/2025 Damage Deposit - Palafox 0.00 500.00 02114 Christopher Kleiber 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 141.49 60370 INV0015060 Invoice 12/26/2025 Refund for services permit MECR25-2020, … 0.00 141.49 00302 CITY OF WATERFORD 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 3,122.54 60371 November 2025 Invoice 12/22/2025 Code Enforcement Officer - November 0.00 3,122.54 00310 CLARK'S PEST CONTROL 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 593.00 60372 38754965 Invoice 12/03/2025 PEST CONTROL 0.00 143.00
38755576 Invoice 12/09/2025 WWTP pest control Blanket PO 0.00 219.00 39003976 Invoice 01/07/2026 PEST CONTROL 0.00 143.00
39004077 Invoice 01/05/2026 PEST CONTROL 0.00 88.00
01538 Colonial Life 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 190.98 60373 5405907-1201359 Invoice 01/07/2026 Colonial Life 0.00 190.98 00364 CSJVRMA 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 57,996.00 60374
INV0425 Invoice 01/07/2026 3rd QTR Workers Comp 0.00 57,996.00 01616 De Novo Planning Group 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 13,578.75 60375 4959 Invoice 01/07/2026 General Plan Update 0.00 13,578.75 00406 Department of Conservation 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 624.34 60376 INV0015062 Invoice 01/02/2026 SMIP Fees collected & due to the state 4th… 0.00 624.34 01969 Dominique Romo 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 2,077.24 60377 INV0015056 Invoice 01/07/2026 Employee Holiday Party & Vasquez Cal Citi… 0.00 2,077.24 00464 EZ NETWORK SYSTEMS, INC. 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 9,063.28 60378 47397 Invoice 12/29/2025 IT SERVICES- october 0.00 1,853.14 47420 Invoice 12/30/2025 IT SERVICES 0.00 703.11
TS47512 Invoice 12/30/2025 IT SERVICES- december 0.00 6,507.03 00594 HINDERLITER, dELLAMAS & 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 750.00 60379 SIN057233 Invoice 01/07/2026 Contract Services - Sales Tax Oct-Dec 2025 0.00 750.00 00659 J.B. Anderson Land Use Planning 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 927.00 60380 569 Invoice 12/01/2025 General Planning Services 0.00 927.00 02032 James Mejia 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 128.00 60381

Check Report Date Range: 01/08/2026 - 02/03/2026
2/3/2026 3:11:30 PM Page 2 of 9
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0015063 Invoice 12/22/2025 Wastewater OIT Application 0.00 128.00 02113 Matthew Fontana 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 960.00 60382 INV0015059 Invoice 01/07/2026 Damage Deposit- Fontana cancelled 0.00 960.00 00755 MCR ENGINEERING, INC 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 36,800.00 60383 21792 Invoice 11/21/2025 Services performed thorugh 10/31/25 0.00 36,800.00 01750 Monica Lopez 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 460.00 60384 INV0015058 Invoice 01/06/2026 Damage Deposit - Lopez Cancelled 0.00 460.00 01884 PACIFIC STORAGE COMPANY 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 88.61 60385 2230122 Invoice 12/31/2025 RECORDS STORAGE- Dec 0.00 88.61 00879 PG & E 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 2,138.99 60386
INV0015064 Invoice 01/07/2026 UTILITIES 0.00 2,138.99
01009 SHRED-IT USA LLC 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 221.22 60387 8013106016 Invoice 01/03/2026 Shredding 0.00 221.22
01599 SMILE BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 142.56 60388 1322967 Invoice 12/23/2025 COPIES 0.00 142.56
01040 STANISLAUS COUNTY SHERIFF 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 128,138.43 60389 2526-23 Invoice 12/09/2025 Law Enforcement Services - November 20… 0.00 128,138.43 01149 TURLOCK IRRIGATION DIST. 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 26,654.53 60390 INV0015055 Invoice 12/29/2025 ELECTRIC 0.00 26,654.53
01638 U.S. Bank National Association 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 357.52 60391 572035129 Invoice 01/07/2026 Lease - printers 0.00 357.52 00005 United Site Services of California, Inc. 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 80.78 60392 114-14175885 Invoice 01/07/2026 Fence Rental - Dec 0.00 80.78 01264 VERIZON WIRELESS 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 76.02 60393 6131870089 Invoice 01/07/2026 TABLETS FOR SCADA 0.00 76.02 01192 VISION SERVICE PLAN 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 616.31 60394 824278036 Invoice 01/07/2026 MEDICAL INSURANCE WITHHELD- JAN 0.00 616.31 01206 WARDEN'S OFFICE 01/09/2026 Regular 0.00 213.33 60395 024212-00 Invoice 01/05/2026 MISC OFFICE SUPPLIES- Calendars 0.00 213.33 02072 GoTo Technologies USA, LLC 01/14/2026 Regular 0.00 875.65 60396 IN95AA1690501 Invoice 12/01/2025 Phones - December 0.00 437.96 IN95AA1728306 Invoice 01/01/2026 Phones - January 0.00 437.69 01257 1ST SECURITY & SOUND INC 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 179.85 60397 0271888 Invoice 01/02/2026 MONITORING- 0.00 179.85
01532 Adrian Luna 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 250.00 60398
INV0015094 Invoice 01/08/2026 Work boots 0.00 250.00
00032 AFLAC 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 254.85 60399
589113 Invoice 01/15/2026 AFLAC 0.00 254.85
01603 Amazon Capital Services, Inc. 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 175.19 60400 17H6-RPWY-YM… Invoice 12/19/2025 Office Supplies - Signage 0.00 10.24 1FD1-MXTM-K9DX Invoice 12/10/2025 CHRISTMAS TREE DECOR 0.00 20.49 1HWR-NHP3-DD… Invoice 12/10/2025 Christmas tree decor 0.00 134.56 1LCT-M49W-GNGJ Invoice 01/08/2026 Office Supplies- notepad 0.00 9.90 1R9R-G69H-PN1G Credit Memo 01/06/2026 Office Supplies - COFFEE 0.00 -56.99 1RRF-MM91-399J Invoice 12/04/2025 Office Supplies- COFFEE 0.00 56.99 00104 AYERA TECHNOLOGIES INC. 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 198.00 60401

Check Report Date Range: 01/08/2026 - 02/03/2026
2/3/2026 3:11:30 PM Page 3 of 9
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 730991 Invoice 12/01/2025 Ayera Blanket PO 0.00 99.00
739882 Invoice 01/01/2026 Ayera Blanket PO 0.00 99.00
00109 BADGER METER, INC 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 12.16 60402 80216933 Invoice 11/26/2025 badger meter Blanket PO 0.00 6.08 80220224 Invoice 12/24/2025 badger meter Blanket PO 0.00 6.08 00878 CASH 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 159.97 60403
INV0015095 Invoice 01/14/2026 Petty Cash - 9/25/25 - 1/13/26 0.00 159.97 00284 CHARTER COMMUNICATION 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 157.99 60404 010126 Invoice 01/14/2026 IP ADDRESS- PINE ST 0.00 157.99 00305 CITY OF HUGHSON 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 2,808.84 60405 INV0015098 Invoice 01/14/2026 LLDS & STARN PARK 0.00 2,808.84 02046 Clayton K. Casey MD Inc. A Professional Medical Corp. 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 244.00 60406 EM002400 Invoice 01/14/2026 Pre-placement Physical - Corneille 0.00 117.00 EM002441 Invoice 01/14/2026 Pre-placement physical - Benham Non-DO… 0.00 127.00 00332 CONDOR EARTH TECHNOLOGIES 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 2,532.95 60407 92999 Invoice 12/31/2025 MS4 Storm Water Support- 11/24/25 - 12… 0.00 2,532.95 01969 Dominique Romo 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 383.59 60408 INV0015097 Invoice 01/14/2026 Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon 0.00 383.59 02106 Environmental.com LLC 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 70.00 60409 9123-25700 Invoice 12/23/2025 blanket po for enviromental.com lab 0.00 70.00 00474 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES,INC 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 453.46 60410 6436650 Invoice 12/30/2025 Ferguson Water Blanket PO 0.00 453.46 00475 FGL ENVIRONMENTAL 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 1,954.00 60411 558241A Invoice 01/02/2026 WW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 235.00 558636A Invoice 01/07/2026 WW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 204.00 558637A Invoice 12/18/2025 WW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 134.00 558640A Invoice 12/17/2025 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 83.00 558919A Invoice 01/07/2026 WW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 204.00 558920A Invoice 01/02/2026 WW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 134.00 558921A Invoice 01/05/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 65.00 558922A Invoice 01/05/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 57.00 558923A Invoice 01/02/2026 WW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 105.00 559290A Invoice 01/07/2026 WW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 134.00 559291A Invoice 01/07/2026 WW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 204.00 559293A Invoice 01/02/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 88.00 559294A Invoice 01/05/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 97.00 559429A Invoice 01/09/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 105.00 559466A Invoice 01/09/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 105.00 00527 GIBBS MAINTENANCE CO 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 1,050.00 60412 18014 Invoice 12/31/2025 JANITOR SERVICES 0.00 1,050.00 02115 Gilberto Flores 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 271.25 60413 INV0015093 Invoice 01/08/2026 Water treatment operati Vol 1 & SWRCBA … 0.00 271.25 00546 GRANITE TELECOMMUNICATION 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 1,944.89 60414 728830970 Invoice 01/14/2026 PHONES 0.00 1,944.89
01612 GreatAmerica Financial Svcs. 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 424.39 60415 40921267 Invoice 01/15/2026 LEASE 0.00 424.39
00627 HUGHSON NAPA AUTO & TRUCK 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 382.36 60416 418380 Invoice 12/02/2025 Napa Blanket PO PW 0.00 1.39
418434 Invoice 12/03/2025 Napa Fleet Blanket PO 0.00 20.42 418436 Invoice 12/03/2025 Napa Fleet Blanket PO 0.00 8.08

Check Report Date Range: 01/08/2026 - 02/03/2026
2/3/2026 3:11:30 PM Page 4 of 9
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 418506 Invoice 12/04/2025 Napa Blanket PO PW 0.00 21.56 418561 Invoice 12/05/2025 Napa Blanket PO PW 0.00 40.91 418570 Invoice 12/05/2025 Napa Blanket PO PW 0.00 8.59
418714 Invoice 12/09/2025 Napa Blanket PO PW 0.00 17.21 418725 Invoice 12/09/2025 Napa Blanket PO PW 0.00 17.83 419056 Invoice 12/15/2025 Napa Fleet Blanket PO 0.00 219.56 419304 Invoice 12/19/2025 Napa Fleet Blanket PO 0.00 20.47 419418 Invoice 12/22/2025 Napa Blanket PO PW 0.00 6.34
01583 Hunt & Sons, Inc. 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 1,411.84 60417 908268 Invoice 12/22/2025 Hunt & Sons Fuel Balnket PO 0.00 1,411.84 00659 J.B. Anderson Land Use Planning 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 290.00 60418 609 Invoice 12/24/2025 General Planning Services 0.00 290.00 00718 LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 5,925.00 60419 INV-45629-Z2Y6… Invoice 01/14/2026 Membership dues 2026 0.00 5,925.00 00611 Mid Valley Publications 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 1,610.15 60420 357528 Invoice 01/05/2026 Legal # 17316 0.00 647.50
357537 Invoice 01/07/2026 Public Notice of Unclaimed Money 0.00 179.50 357538 Invoice 01/14/2026 Public Notice of Unclaimed Money 0.00 161.55 357567 Invoice 01/13/2026 Notice of Contractors 0.00 621.60 00884 PITNEY BOWES 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 502.25 60421 INV0015132 Invoice 01/15/2026 POSTAGE 0.00 502.25
00901 PREFERRED ALLIANCE, INC. 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 154.56 60422 0209439-IN Invoice 12/31/2025 OFF-SITE PARTICIPANT 0.00 154.56 01943 Quality Service, Inc. 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 1,950.00 60423 37527 Invoice 01/14/2026 Backflow testing 0.00 1,950.00 02097 REV Capital 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 13,026.82 60424 106 Invoice 12/29/2025 Extra Help - PW 12.29.25 0.00 1,126.54 121 Invoice 01/05/2026 Extra Help - PW 1.03.26 0.00 1,175.52 130 Invoice 01/13/2026 Extra Help - PW 1.10.26 0.00 1,836.75 34 Invoice 11/04/2025 Extra Help - PW 11.01.25 0.00 2,082.27 43 Invoice 11/11/2025 Extra Help - PW 11.08.25 0.00 2,914.93 55 Invoice 11/24/2025 Extra Help - PW 11.22.25 0.00 2,377.08 70 Invoice 12/01/2025 Extra Help - PW 11.29.25 0.00 1,513.73 01709 The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 548.72 60425 4926007323 Invoice 02/01/2026 Life Insurance- FEB 0.00 548.72 02078 UniFirst Corporation 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 148.78 60426 K526376 Invoice 01/08/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 148.78 01867 KIM WEIMER 01/16/2026 Regular 0.00 257.20 60427
INV0015133 Invoice 01/16/2026 Meals & Parking - Conf. Public Sec Emplo… 0.00 257.20 **Void** 01/21/2026 Regular 0.00 0.00 60428
**Void** 01/21/2026 Regular 0.00 0.00 60429
01420 CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 01/21/2026 Regular 0.00 40.12 60430 INV0015045 Invoice 12/31/2025 INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPP… 0.00 40.12 01420 CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 01/21/2026 Regular 0.00 40.12 60431 INV0015079 Invoice 01/14/2026 INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPP… 0.00 40.12 00016 ABS DIRECT INC 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 6,979.61 60432 141951 Invoice 01/15/2026 BILL PRINTING- January 0.00 1,979.61 MP-20260115 Invoice 01/15/2026 Postage 0.00 5,000.00
01532 Adrian Luna 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 83.36 60433
INV0015148 Invoice 01/22/2026 SS washers and nuts for WWTP 0.00 29.58

Check Report Date Range: 01/08/2026 - 02/03/2026
2/3/2026 3:11:30 PM Page 5 of 9
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0015149 Invoice 01/22/2026 Stainless Steel 5/8" x 3' all thread 0.00 53.78 01603 Amazon Capital Services, Inc. 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 44.17 60434 14K6-1JYR-GJ3D Invoice 01/13/2026 Family game night 0.00 28.00 1TD3-LCDW-G79H Invoice 01/13/2026 City Clerk Office Supplies 0.00 16.17 00094 AT&T MOBILITY 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 972.61 60435 01102026 Invoice 01/22/2026 PHONES 0.00 972.61
00105 AZEVEDO'S AUTO SERVICE 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 68.00 60436 25615 Invoice 12/26/2025 Azevedos Auto Blanket PO 0.00 68.00 00123 BAY ALARM CO 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 289.50 60437 22686937 Invoice 01/01/2026 bay alarm Blanket PO 0.00 289.50 00822 BlueTriton Brands Inc 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 221.68 60438 06A6703905050 Invoice 01/22/2026 Water for City Hall 0.00 123.54 26A0025664277 Invoice 01/21/2026 WWTP waters Blanket PO 0.00 98.14 01608 Bray Sales, Inc 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 663.96 60439 22090029054 Invoice 12/18/2025 valve mounting kit well 8 0.00 663.96 01570 CSG Consultants 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 1,605.46 60440 B251802 Invoice 01/05/2026 Building Plan Review Services 0.00 1,605.46 02106 Environmental.com LLC 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 225.00 60441 9123-25699 Invoice 01/12/2026 enviromental.com blanket 0.00 85.00 9123-25812 Invoice 01/12/2026 enviromental.com blanket 0.00 70.00 9123-26021 Invoice 01/22/2026 enviromental.com blanket 0.00 70.00 00464 EZ NETWORK SYSTEMS, INC. 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 1,736.69 60442 TS47513 Invoice 12/30/2025 WWTP IT 0.00 1,736.69
00475 FGL ENVIRONMENTAL 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 934.00 60443 559295A Invoice 01/12/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 65.00 559296A Invoice 01/12/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 65.00 559427A Invoice 01/16/2026 WW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 204.00 559428A Invoice 01/14/2026 WW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 134.00 630145A Invoice 01/14/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 144.00 630147A Invoice 01/14/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 106.00 630150A Invoice 01/13/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 144.00 630153A Invoice 01/14/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 72.00 00528 GILTON SOLID WASTE MANAGE 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 77,134.91 60444 December 2025 Invoice 12/01/2025 GARBAGE SERVICE- DECEMBER 0.00 77,134.91 00538 GOVERNMENT FINANCE 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 55.00 60445 3202239 Invoice 01/14/2026 Public Sector - No Tax on Overtime 0.00 55.00 00614 HUGHSON FARM SUPPLY 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 655.88 60446 H545782 Invoice 12/01/2025 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 8.62 H545793 Invoice 12/01/2025 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 9.68 H545829 Invoice 12/01/2025 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 19.40 H545840 Invoice 12/01/2025 Hughson Farm Blanket PO utilities 0.00 23.72 H545864 Invoice 12/02/2025 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 107.87 H546095 Invoice 12/04/2025 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 34.27 H546237 Invoice 12/05/2025 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 31.90 H546430 Invoice 12/08/2025 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 51.54 H546590 Invoice 12/09/2025 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 54.97 H546642 Invoice 12/10/2025 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 130.75 H546652 Invoice 12/10/2025 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 73.33 H546736 Invoice 12/11/2025 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 22.30 H546865 Invoice 12/12/2025 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 8.19 H547057 Invoice 12/15/2025 Hughson Farm Blanket PO utilities 0.00 7.55

Check Report Date Range: 01/08/2026 - 02/03/2026
2/3/2026 3:11:30 PM Page 6 of 9
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount H547354 Invoice 12/19/2025 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 42.05 H547355 Credit Memo 12/19/2025 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 -3.23 H547362 Invoice 12/19/2025 Hughson Farm Blanket PO utilities 0.00 3.66 H547541 Invoice 12/22/2025 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 40.97 H547596 Credit Memo 12/22/2025 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 -19.41 H547597 Invoice 12/22/2025 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 7.75 00682 KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 8,028.27 60447 691534639425 Invoice 01/22/2026 MEDICAL SERVICES- FEB 0.00 8,028.27 00755 MCR ENGINEERING, INC 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 7,260.00 60448 21889 Invoice 12/17/2025 Work performed through 11/30/25 0.00 7,260.00 02108 Microbac Laboratories, Inc 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 330.00 60449 726000047 Invoice 01/22/2026 microbac blanket 0.00 330.00 00611 Mid Valley Publications 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 1,010.10 60450 356888 Invoice 09/09/2025 Legal 16708 0.00 854.70
357019 Invoice 09/30/2025 Legal 16868 0.00 155.40
00855 OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 544.00 60451 1/2026-1 Invoice 01/22/2026 LOCAL UNION DUES #3 0.00 544.00 02079 PACE Supply Corp 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 3,240.57 60452 0510864643 Invoice 01/09/2026 Pace Blanket PO 0.00 1,902.94 0510864643-1 Invoice 01/16/2026 pace supply blanket PO 0.00 1,337.63 02097 REV Capital 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 1,836.75 60453 143 Invoice 01/19/2026 Extra Help - PW 1-17-26 0.00 1,836.75 00978 SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Air Pollution Control District01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 624.00 60454 N172637 Invoice 01/22/2026 well 8 generator permit 0.00 624.00 00983 SAUNDERS A/C & HEATING 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 6,692.00 60455 25183.02 Invoice 01/10/2026 server room AC unit 0.00 6,692.00 01000 SEEGER'S 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 317.15 60456
0147154-IN Invoice 01/16/2026 OFFICE SUPPLIES- Envelopes 0.00 317.15 01115 THE HOME DEPOT CRC 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 428.74 60457 5035772 Invoice 12/22/2025 Home Depot Blanket PO PW 0.00 73.63 9012852 Invoice 12/18/2025 Home Depot Blanket PO PW 0.00 12.96 9031976 Invoice 12/08/2025 Home Depot Blanket PO PW 0.00 218.31 904100 Invoice 01/22/2026 PW home depot Blanket 0.00 145.01 CM0000314 Credit Memo 12/22/2025 Home Depot Blanket PO PW 0.00 -21.17 02078 UniFirst Corporation 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 416.00 60458 2360212709 Invoice 12/22/2025 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 20.11 2360212710 Invoice 12/22/2025 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 70.84 2360212711 Invoice 12/22/2025 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 46.64 2360214543 Invoice 12/29/2025 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 20.11 2360214544 Invoice 12/29/2025 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 70.84 2360214545 Invoice 12/29/2025 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 46.64 2360216330 Invoice 01/05/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 20.11 2360216335 Invoice 01/05/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 74.07 2360216340 Invoice 01/05/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 46.64 00543 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 792.55 60459 9702529935 Invoice 11/06/2025 WWTP supplies 0.00 650.68 9702842312 Invoice 11/06/2025 PH tester display 0.00 141.87 01249 WORLD OIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 01/23/2026 Regular 0.00 153.00 60460 I500-01309202 Invoice 01/29/2026 World oil Blanket PO 0.00 153.00 01603 Amazon Capital Services, Inc. 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 73.69 60467

Check Report Date Range: 01/08/2026 - 02/03/2026
2/3/2026 3:11:30 PM Page 7 of 9
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 1J6J-XMR3-1VX4 Invoice 01/22/2026 Office Supplies- 1099s 0.00 31.67 1Y4L-H97W-P3HV Invoice 01/29/2026 Office Supplies- paper 0.00 42.02 00302 CITY OF WATERFORD 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 3,435.07 60468 December 2025 Invoice 01/29/2026 Code Enforcement Officer - December 0.00 3,435.07 02046 Clayton K. Casey MD Inc. A Professional Medical Corp. 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 75.00 60469 EM002591 Invoice 01/20/2026 Non DOT - Delarm 0.00 75.00 00368 CSU STANISLAUS 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 60.00 60470 CMP-015827 Invoice 01/27/2026 November Live Scans 0.00 60.00 01931 Elizabeth Alvarez 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 460.00 60471 INV0015234 Invoice 01/27/2026 Damage Deposit- Alvarez Cancelled 0.00 460.00 02118 Eriberto Valenca 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 500.00 60472 INV0015237 Invoice 01/22/2026 Damage Deposit - Valenca 0.00 500.00 00462 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 674.26 60473 28905031 Invoice 01/21/2026 Ewing Blanket PO 0.00 674.26 00464 EZ NETWORK SYSTEMS, INC. 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 9,342.06 60474 47568 Invoice 01/27/2026 IT SERVICES- November 0.00 1,749.26 47613 Invoice 01/27/2026 IT SERVICES- January 0.00 1,075.82 TS47612 Invoice 01/27/2026 IT SERVICES - January 0.00 6,516.98 02103 FBD Vanguard Construction Inc. 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 108,669.14 60475 INV0015235 Invoice 01/29/2026 Ramp Replacement & Change Order 0.00 108,669.14 01794 HdL Coren & Cone 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 1,585.58 60476 SIN058844 Invoice 01/27/2026 Contract Services Property Tax - Jan - Mar … 0.00 1,585.58 02107 Health Net of California, Inc. 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 19,208.39 60477 INV0015232 Invoice 01/29/2026 Medical Service - Feb 2026 0.00 19,208.39 02032 James Mejia 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 208.50 60478
INV0015238 Invoice 01/29/2026 Boots 0.00 208.50
01835 Julie Ann Strain 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 938.16 60479 INV0015240 Invoice 01/29/2026 League of CA Cities Reimbursement 0.00 938.16 01867 KIM WEIMER 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 1,126.35 60480 INV0015241 Invoice 01/29/2026 Employment Law Conference Reimburse… 0.00 1,126.35 00718 LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 75.65 60481 8251 Invoice 01/15/2026 Membership Dues 2026 0.00 75.65 00755 MCR ENGINEERING, INC 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 37,269.50 60482 21615 Invoice 10/24/2025 Services performed through 9/30/25 0.00 14,410.00 22001 Invoice 01/21/2026 Services performed 12/31/25 0.00 22,859.50 01962 NJA Architecture 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 1,920.00 60483 24003-15 Invoice 01/29/2026 Civic Center Master Plan 0.00 1,920.00 00899 PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTIN 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 3,939.94 60484 56264 Invoice 01/29/2026 Sidewalk Offset Repair 0.00 3,939.94 01040 STANISLAUS COUNTY SHERIFF 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 151,890.30 60485 2526-28 Invoice 01/16/2026 Law Enforcement Services - December 0.00 151,890.30 02023 Susana Vasquez 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 67.33 60486 INV0015239 Invoice 01/29/2026 Parking & Gas League of CA Cities 0.00 67.33 01149 TURLOCK IRRIGATION DIST. 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 27,752.30 60487 INV0015233 Invoice 01/29/2026 ELECTRIC 0.00 27,752.30
01159 UNITED PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE INC 01/30/2026 Regular 0.00 8,847.46 60488

Check Report Date Range: 01/08/2026 - 02/03/2026
2/3/2026 3:11:30 PM Page 8 of 9
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0015236 Invoice 01/29/2026 2nd Street Surface Improvements 0.00 8,847.46 01943 Quality Service, Inc. 02/03/2026 Regular 0.00 74,828.38 60489 37649 Invoice 08/28/2025 QSI DW contracted work 0.00 15,193.00 37831 Invoice 09/21/2025 QSI fox rd tank contracted work 0.00 16,685.79 38000 Invoice 10/06/2025 QSI DW SWRCB drought reports 0.00 765.00 38005 Invoice 10/09/2025 QSI DW backflow testing 0.00 3,625.00 38280 Invoice 12/18/2025 QSI WW contract work 0.00 20,202.48 38281 Invoice 12/19/2025 QSI DW contracted work 0.00 2,099.38 38425 Invoice 01/21/2026 QSI WW contracted work 0.00 14,704.48 38426 Invoice 01/20/2026 QSI DW contracted work 0.00 1,553.25 01420 CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 02/03/2026 Regular 0.00 40.12 60490 INV0015219 Invoice 01/28/2026 INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPP… 0.00 40.12 Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Discount
Payment
Payment Type Count
Bank Code Payable Bank Summary
Bank Drafts
EFT's
118
0 2
0 0

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 120 0.00
Payment
909,905.58

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
909,905.58
Payable
Count
227
0 0
0 0
227

Check Report Date Range: 01/08/2026 - 02/03/2026
2/3/2026 3:11:30 PM Page 9 of 9
All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payment Type Discount
Payment
Count Payment
Payable
Count
Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Bank Drafts
EFT's
118
0 2
0 0

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 120 0.00
909,905.58

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
909,905.58
227
0 0
0 0
227
Fund Name Period Amount
Fund Summary
999 POOLED CASH/CONSOLIDATED CASH 1/2026 835,037.08
999 POOLED CASH/CONSOLIDATED CASH 2/2026 74,868.50
909,905.58

Meeting Date: February 9, 2026
Subject: A Resolution Waiving Fees for the City-Wide Yard Sale Scheduled for March 20-22, 2026
Enclosure: Registration Flyer and Resolution
Presented By: Dominique Romo, City Manager
Approved By: ___________________________
City Manager
Recommended Council Action:

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-03, waiving Yard Sale Application/Permit Fees for the City-Wide Yard Sale scheduled for March 20–22, 2026.

Discussion:

The City-Wide Yard Sale is a popular community event that encourages neighborhood participation and civic pride. It provides residents with an opportunity to connect, declutter, and engage in a fun, city-supported activity.

In addition to promoting community interaction, the event serves as a timely reminder that unsold items may be disposed of using Gilton Dump Vouchers, which are available to Hughson residents during the months of May through July. The event also brings increased foot traffic to Hughson, benefiting local businesses as visitors shop yard sales and explore the community.

City staff will promote the event through multiple channels, including the City’s Facebook and Instagram pages and the Utility Newsletter, to ensure broad awareness and participation.

Fiscal Impact:

The Yard Sale Application/Permit Fee is $5 for a first-time occurrence and $30 for each subsequent occurrence within a 12-month period. Staff estimate that 40–50 households will participate in the March 2026 event, generating approximately $200–$250 in fees.

To encourage participation and support community engagement, the City Council has historically waived these fees for the designated City-Wide Yard Sale weekend. Adoption of the Resolution would continue that tradition.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.3
SECTION 3: CONSENT CALENDAR

C I T Y W I D E

YA R D SA L E
M a r c h 2 0 - 2 2 , 2 0 2 6
F R E E T O R E G I S T E R !
Give your unwanted items a second life!
V i s i t o u r w e b s i t e w w w . h u g h s o n . o r g o r c o m e t o C i t y H a l l t o r e g i s t e r .

REGISTER YOUR ADDRESS NO LATER THAN MARCH 18TH AT 5PM

CITY OF HUGHSON

CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGHSON WAIVING THE ESTABLISHED YARD SALE FEES FOR THE CITY-WIDE YARD SALE EVENT SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 20-22, 2026 WHEREAS, the Hughson City Council and the City of Hughson support local businesses and actively pursue ways to provide that support; and
WHEREAS, City-Wide Yard Sale Events are successful in attracting people from other areas into cities and towns, as demonstrated by other cities within California; and WHEREAS, these types of events provide opportunities for citizens to come together socially as well as visit the commercial establishments Hughson has to offer; and WHEREAS, the waiving of the fee will serve the public purpose of creating a city-wide activity that enhances civic pride as well as provide an increased ability of the citizens of the City to sell items of value that might otherwise be discarded into landfills, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Hughson does hereby waive the established Yard Sale Fees for the City-Wide Yard Sale Event scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 20-22, 2026.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Hughson at its regularly scheduled meeting held on this 9th day of February 2026, by the following roll call votes:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTENTIONS:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
_______________________
GEORGE CARR, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
, City Clerk

Meeting Date: February 9, 2026
Subject: Intersections of Fox Road and Euclid Avenue and Euclid Avenue and Whitmore Avenue
Enclosures: Warrant Analysis for Euclid/Fox Intersection Presented By: Dominique Romo, City Manager
Approved By: ___________________________
City Manager
Recommended Council Action:

Receive the All-Way Stop Warrant Analysisforthe Euclid Avenue and Fox Road Intersection.

Background and Overview:

At the October 27, 2025, Council meeting, the Council provided directions to staff to Conduct Traffic Studies and Engineering Reports regarding Potential Improvements at the Intersections of Fox Road & Euclid Avenue and Euclid Avenue & Whitmore Avenue. The Euclid and Whitmore review is still in process, but the Euclid and Fox review has been completed.

In summary, the identified criteria for consideration of All-Way stop sign control are not met at the subject intersection. This includes the minimum volumes, crash data, the combined criteria, and other criteria considered.

No other action is needed.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1
SECTION 6: NEW BUSINESS

MPBDESIGN, INC.

PO Box 1485, Graeagle, CA 96103
January 27, 2026
Mr. Rob Marler

MCR ENGINEERING, INC
RE: ALL-WAY STOP WARRANT ANALYSIS FOR THE EUCLID AVENUE / FOX ROAD INTERSECTION,

CITY OF HUGHSON
Dear Mr. Marler:

This letter summarizes MPB Design’s analysis regarding the installation of All-Way stop signs at the Euclid Avenue / Fox Road intersection in the City of Hughson. The installation of All-Way stop signs as an appropriate control measure at the intersection has been evaluated using 12-hour traffic counts conducted in January 2026 and on guidelines contained in Chapter 2, Section 2B.07 Multi-Way Stop Applications of the CA MUTCD.

The existing 4-way intersection is currently controlled by stop signs at the Euclid Avenue approaches to Fox Road. There are no marked crosswalks at the intersection. Euclid Avenue is a 2-lane roadway which extends south from Hatch Road on the east side of Hughson to Service Road, a distance of 2 miles. The posted speed limit is 25 mph through the study area. Fox Road is a 2-lane east-west facility which extends through the City for a distance of approximately 2.5 miles. The posted speed limit within the City is also 25 mph. Fox Road is stop sign controlled at 7th Street (0.5 miles to the west) and at Geer Road (0.25 miles to the east).

CA MUTCD Section 2B.07 Multi-Way Stop Applications is appended. Traffic counts conducted at the intersection are also attached and include A.M. and P.M. peak hour volumes and the 12-hour count summary. Identified criteria in Section 2B.07 of the CA MUTCD includes the following:

Minimum volumes:

1. The vehicular volume entering the intersection from the major street approaches averages at least 300 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day; and

2. The combined vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle volume entering the intersection from the minor street approaches averages at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the highest hour.

This volume criteria is not satisfied. The highest hourly volume at the Fox Road approaches is 264 vehicles, with no hours meeting the 300 vehicles per hour minimum threshold. Similarly, the highest hourly volume at the Euclid Avenue approaches is 143 vehicles per hour, with no hours meeting the 200 unit threshold.

Crash data:

Five or more reported crashes in a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by a multi-way stop installation. Such crashes include right-turn and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions.

This accident criteria is not satisfied. Reported accident data for the 3 year period from April 2022 to May 2025 consisted of one (1) accident within a 12 month period.

Combined Criteria:

Where no single criterion is satisfied, but were the above volume criteria and crash data criteria are all satisfied to 80 percent of the minimum values. This combined criteria is also not satisfied. Both volume criteria and crash data do not meet 80 percent of the minimum values.

Other criteria:

1. The need to control left turn conflicts;

2. The need to control vehicle pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes;

3. Locations were a road user, after stopping, cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able to negotiate the intersection unless conflicting cross traffic is also required to stop.

These other considerations are not present at the subject intersection. Pedestrian volumes crossing the intersection were observed to be relatively minor, with a highest hour of 4 pedestrians and most hours having one (1) or no pedestrians. Satisfactory sight distance is also provided from the Euclid Avenue approaches to Fox Road. The most constrained view is from the northbound Euclid Avenue approach looking west. Available sight distance in this direction is 440 feet. This provides adequate corner sight distance for a design speed of 40 mph based upon Table 405.1A of the Caltrans Highway Design Manual.

As the posted speed limit (25 mph) on Fox Road as well as the observed 85th percentile speed (27 mph) are below this speed, satisfactory sight distance is available from this approach to the intersection.

In summary, identified criteria for consideration of All-Way stop sign control are not met at the subject intersection. Thank you for this opportunity to provide you with our services. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.

Sincerely,
Mike Becker
MPB Design, Inc.
[email protected]
c 916-316-8111

National Data & Surveying Services
Intersection Turning Movement Count
Location: Euclid Ave & Fox Rd
City: Hughson Project ID:

Control: 2-Way Stop(NB/SB) Date:

NS/EW Streets:
0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0

NL NT NR NU SL ST SR SU EL ET ER EU WL WT WR WU TOTAL
7:00 AM 1 2 0 0 1 5 1 0 5 11 6 0 0 1 1 0 34
7:15 AM 2 2 0 0 1 5 2 0 3 8 6 0 0 6 0 0 35
7:30 AM 8 6 3 0 1 15 2 0 4 13 15 0 2 10 3 0 82
7:45 AM 6 3 2 0 3 6 4 0 3 14 16 0 1 12 1 0 71
8:00 AM 12 6 0 0 0 12 3 0 12 15 22 0 2 25 0 0 109
8:15 AM 28 5 0 0 4 16 11 0 15 23 44 0 0 26 0 0 172
8:30 AM 10 8 2 0 0 8 1 0 8 14 18 0 2 17 5 0 93
8:45 AM 5 4 0 0 1 6 1 0 1 8 2 0 1 4 0 0 33
9:00 AM 1 1 0 0 0 4 2 0 2 7 3 0 0 3 0 0 23
9:15 AM 0 2 1 0 0 5 1 0 3 3 5 0 0 4 1 0 25
9:30 AM 0 1 2 0 2 3 0 0 1 7 3 0 2 6 2 0 29
9:45 AM 0 1 1 1 1 5 1 0 3 4 4 0 1 5 0 0 27

NL NT NR NU SL ST SR SU EL ET ER EU WL WT WR WU TOTAL
TOTAL VOLUMES : 73 41 11 1 14 90 29 0 60 127 144 0 11 119 13 0 733 APPROACH %'s : 57.94% 32.54% 8.73% 0.79% 10.53% 67.67% 21.80% 0.00% 18.13% 38.37% 43.50% 0.00% 7.69% 83.22% 9.09% 0.00% PEAK HR : 7:45 AM 40 TOTAL
PEAK HR VOL : 56 22 4 0 7 42 19 0 38 66 100 0 5 80 6 0 445 PEAK HR FACTOR : 0.500 0.688 0.500 0.000 0.438 0.656 0.432 0.000 0.633 0.717 0.568 0.000 0.625 0.769 0.300 0.000 Headers NBL NBT NBR NBU SBL SBT SBR SBU EBL EBT EBR EBU WBL WBT WBR WBU 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0

NL NT NR NU SL ST SR SU EL ET ER EU WL WT WR WU TOTAL
10:00 AM 1 4 2 0 0 4 0 0 1 7 2 0 1 3 0 0 25
10:15 AM 3 3 0 0 2 6 0 0 6 9 2 0 1 2 3 0 37
10:30 AM 1 5 1 0 0 6 3 0 3 9 1 0 2 3 0 0 34
10:45 AM 3 2 1 0 1 3 1 0 2 8 3 0 0 8 0 0 32
11:00 AM 0 5 1 0 1 4 1 0 4 9 4 0 1 10 0 0 40
11:15 AM 2 6 0 0 4 3 1 0 0 6 7 0 1 8 1 0 39
11:30 AM 3 5 0 0 3 5 1 0 1 8 2 0 1 10 0 0 39
11:45 AM 3 6 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 9 5 0 1 9 3 0 41
12:00 PM 3 1 2 0 1 2 0 0 2 6 3 0 4 9 1 0 34
12:15 PM 2 3 0 0 0 5 1 0 2 7 4 0 0 6 0 0 30
12:30 PM 7 7 0 0 1 2 0 0 4 7 4 0 2 4 0 0 38
12:45 PM 4 2 2 0 0 4 1 0 1 10 4 0 1 2 1 0 32
1:00 PM 1 1 1 0 0 2 2 0 1 8 4 0 0 6 1 0 27
1:15 PM 4 3 0 0 0 5 2 0 5 5 3 0 0 8 1 0 36
1:30 PM 6 4 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 12 5 0 2 8 0 0 42
1:45 PM 1 6 0 0 1 6 0 0 1 5 4 0 0 7 1 0 32

NL NT NR NU SL ST SR SU EL ET ER EU WL WT WR WU TOTAL
TOTAL VOLUMES : 44 63 11 0 15 63 15 0 33 125 57 0 17 103 12 0 558 APPROACH %'s : 37.29% 53.39% 9.32% 0.00% 16.13% 67.74% 16.13% 0.00% 15.35% 58.14% 26.51% 0.00% 12.88% 78.03% 9.09% 0.00% PEAK HR : 11:00 AM 12:00 AM TOTAL
PEAK HR VOL : 8 22 2 0 9 14 4 0 5 32 18 0 4 37 4 0 159
PEAK HR FACTOR : 0.667 0.917 0.500 0.000 0.563 0.700 1.000 0.000 0.313 0.889 0.643 0.000 1.000 0.925 0.333 0.000 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0

NL NT NR NU SL ST SR SU EL ET ER EU WL WT WR WU TOTAL
2:00 PM 2 4 0 0 0 3 7 0 2 7 4 0 0 5 3 0 37
2:15 PM 5 9 1 0 0 4 2 0 2 5 5 0 2 2 0 0 37
2:30 PM 12 7 2 0 4 15 5 0 4 6 4 0 2 6 0 0 67
2:45 PM 7 3 1 0 2 10 6 0 3 2 4 0 4 16 1 0 59
3:00 PM 15 8 2 0 2 4 6 0 2 9 10 0 2 10 0 0 70
3:15 PM 11 8 1 0 3 5 3 0 17 33 38 0 0 18 3 0 140
3:30 PM 2 5 1 0 0 6 4 0 5 14 13 0 5 18 1 0 74
3:45 PM 3 8 1 0 1 7 0 0 9 2 3 0 6 10 0 0 50
4:00 PM 7 7 0 0 1 10 7 0 13 11 9 0 2 11 2 0 80
4:15 PM 6 11 1 0 0 6 3 0 2 5 4 0 2 22 1 0 63
4:30 PM 10 7 0 0 1 10 3 0 4 17 7 0 1 12 3 0 75
4:45 PM 5 11 1 0 0 10 3 0 4 7 2 0 0 10 1 0 54
5:00 PM 8 9 0 0 1 8 1 0 3 7 5 0 3 12 3 0 60
5:15 PM 6 9 0 0 3 2 9 0 3 9 6 0 1 20 4 0 72
5:30 PM 7 7 0 0 1 11 4 0 0 11 8 0 4 9 2 0 64
5:45 PM 5 7 1 0 2 8 2 0 1 14 8 0 0 16 1 0 65
6:00 PM 3 3 0 0 0 6 4 0 5 11 2 0 2 8 2 0 46
6:15 PM 4 1 1 0 1 5 1 0 1 7 1 0 2 14 4 0 42
6:30 PM 4 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 4 4 3 0 1 7 0 0 28
6:45 PM 1 5 1 0 0 7 1 0 1 6 1 0 2 2 0 0 27

NL NT NR NU SL ST SR SU EL ET ER EU WL WT WR WU TOTAL
TOTAL VOLUMES : 123 130 15 0 22 138 73 0 85 187 137 0 41 228 31 0 1210 APPROACH %'s : 45.90% 48.51% 5.60% 0.00% 9.44% 59.23% 31.33% 0.00% 20.78% 45.72% 33.50% 0.00% 13.67% 76.00% 10.33% 0.00% PEAK HR : 3:15 PM 12:00 AM TOTAL
PEAK HR VOL : 23 28 3 0 5 28 14 0 44 60 63 0 13 57 6 0 344 PEAK HR FACTOR : 0.523 0.875 0.750 0.000 0.417 0.700 0.500 0.000 0.647 0.455 0.414 0.000 0.542 0.792 0.500 0.000 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM

0.614 0.675 0.653 0.474 0.792
PM

NORTHBOUND SOUTHBOUND EASTBOUND WESTBOUND
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

0.970 0.800 0.750 0.809 0.865
NOON

NORTHBOUND SOUTHBOUND EASTBOUND WESTBOUND
07:45 AM - 08:45 AM

0.647 0.621 0.548 0.622 0.843
AM

NORTHBOUND SOUTHBOUND EASTBOUND WESTBOUND
26-090001-001
1/6/2026
Data - Total
Euclid Ave Euclid Ave Fox Rd Fox Rd

Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
ID: 26-090001-001 Day:

City: Hughson Date:

AM 19 42 7 0 AM
NOON 4 14 9 0 NOON
PM 14 28 5 0 PM

AM NOON PM PM NOON AM
0 1 0 0 0 6 4 6
1 57 37 80
0 0 0 0 0 13 4 5
38 5 44 0 TEV 445 159 344 0 0 0 0
66 32 60 1 PHF 0.65 0.97 0.61
100 18 63 0
0 0 1 0

AM NOON PM PM NOON AM
PM 0 23 28 3 PM
NOON 0 8 22 2 NOON
AM 0 56 22 4 AM
Pedestrians (Crosswalks)
Cars (PM) HT (PM)
36 147

NORTHBOUND
Euclid Ave
Cars (NOON) HT (NOON)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
68 43 77
Cars (AM) 104 HT (AM) Fox Rd EASTBOUNDWESTBOUND Fox Rd
155 49 94

CONTROL
2-Way Stop(NB/SB)
31 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
03:15 PM - 04:15 PM 78
Euclid Ave & Fox Rd
Peak Hour Turning Movement Count
Euclid Ave Tuesday
SOUTHBOUND 1/6/2026 PEAK HOURS 2:00 PM - 07:00 PM
07:45 AM - 08:45 AM 66 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM COUNT PERIODS

AM NOON PM
PM
AM
AM
NOON
PM
PM
NOON
AM
AM
NOON
PM

NOON PMNOON AMAMNOON PM PMNOON AMAMNOON PM
0 0
0 1
1 0
00000
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 000000
0 1
4 0
0 0
000
000
1 0
2 2
2 2
010
010
0 1
3 0
0 1
001
100
6 56
59 13
60 44 1428
5 2328
3 3
37 16 2
30 3
4139
8212
6 79
97 5
66 37 1942
6 5522
4

California MUTCD 2014 Edition Page 129
(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1 & 2, as amended for use in California) Chapter 2B – Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates November 7, 2014 Part 2 – Signs
Support:
17 Caltrans will grant such permission only when an investigation indicates that the STOP (R1-1) sign will benefit traffic.

Section 2B.06 STOP Sign Applications
Guidance:
01 At intersections where a full stop is not necessary at all times, consideration should first be given to using less restrictive measures such as YIELD signs (see Sections 2B.08 and 2B.09). 02 The use of STOP signs on the minor-street approaches should be considered if engineering judgment indicates that a stop is always required because of one or more of the following conditions:

A. The vehicular traffic volumes on the through street or highway exceed 6,000 vehicles per day; B. A restricted view exists that requires road users to stop in order to adequately observe conflicting traffic on the through street or highway; and/or
C. Crash records indicate that three or more crashes that are susceptible to correction by the installation of a STOP sign have been reported within a 12-month period, or that five or more such crashes have been reported within a 2-year period. Such crashes include right-angle collisions involving road users on the minor-street approach failing to yield the right-of-way to traffic on the through street or highway.

Support:
03 The use of STOP signs at grade crossings is described in Sections 8B.04 and 8B.05.

Section 2B.07 Multi-Way Stop Applications
Support:
01 Multi-way stop control can be useful as a safety measure at intersections if certain traffic conditions exist.

Safety concerns associated with multi-way stops include pedestrians, bicyclists, and all road users expecting other road users to stop. Multi-way stop control is used where the volume of traffic on the intersecting roads is approximately equal.
02 The restrictions on the use of STOP signs described in Section 2B.04 also apply to multi-way stop applications.

Guidance:
03 The decision to install multi-way stop control should be based on an engineering study. 04 The following criteria should be considered in the engineering study for a multi-way STOP sign installation:

A. Where traffic control signals are justified, the multi-way stop is an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the installation of the traffic control signal.

B. Five or more reported crashes in a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by a multi-way stop installation. Such crashes include right-turn and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions.

C. Minimum volumes:

1. The vehicular volume entering the intersection from the major street approaches (total of both approaches) averages at least 300 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day; and

2. The combined vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle volume entering the intersection from the minor street approaches (total of both approaches) averages at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor-street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the highest hour; but

3. If the 85th-percentile approach speed of the major-street traffic exceeds 40 mph, the minimum vehicular volume warrants are 70 percent of the values provided in Items 1 and 2.

D. Where no single criterion is satisfied, but where Criteria B, C.1, and C.2 are all satisfied to 80 percent of the minimum values. Criterion C.3 is excluded from this condition.

Option:
05 Other criteria that may be considered in an engineering study include:

A. The need to control left-turn conflicts;
B. The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes; C. Locations where a road user, after stopping, cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able to negotiate the intersection unless conflicting cross traffic is also required to stop; and

California MUTCD 2014 Edition Page 130
(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1 & 2, as amended for use in California) Chapter 2B – Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates November 7, 2014 Part 2 – Signs
D. An intersection of two residential neighborhood collector (through) streets of similar design and operating characteristics where multi-way stop control would improve traffic operational characteristics of the intersection.

Section 2B.08 YIELD Sign (R1-2)
Standard:
01 The YIELD (R1-2) sign (see Figure 2B-1) shall be a downward-pointing equilateral triangle with a wide red border and the legend YIELD in red on a white background.

Support:
02 The YIELD sign assigns right-of-way to traffic on certain approaches to an intersection. Vehicles controlled by a YIELD sign need to slow down to a speed that is reasonable for the existing conditions or stop when necessary to avoid interfering with conflicting traffic.

Section 2B.09 YIELD Sign Applications
Option:
01 YIELD signs may be installed:

A. On the approaches to a through street or highway where conditions are such that a full stop is not always required.

B. At the second crossroad of a divided highway, where the median width at the intersection is 30 feet or greater.

In this case, a STOP or YIELD sign may be installed at the entrance to the first roadway of a divided highway, and a YIELD sign may be installed at the entrance to the second roadway.

C. For a channelized turn lane that is separated from the adjacent travel lanes by an island, even if the adjacent lanes at the intersection are controlled by a highway traffic control signal or by a STOP sign.

D. At an intersection where a special problem exists and where engineering judgment indicates the problem to be susceptible to correction by the use of the YIELD sign.

E. Facing the entering roadway for a merge-type movement if engineering judgment indicates that control is needed because acceleration geometry and/or sight distance is not adequate for merging traffic operation.

Standard:
02 A YIELD (R1-2) sign shall be used to assign right-of-way at the entrance to a roundabout. YIELD signs at roundabouts shall be used to control the approach roadways and shall not be used to control the circulatory roadway.
03 Other than for all of the approaches to a roundabout, YIELD signs shall not be placed on all of the approaches to an intersection.

Section 2B.10 STOP Sign or YIELD Sign Placement
Standard:
01 The STOP or YIELD sign shall be installed on the near side of the intersection on the right-hand side of the approach to which it applies. When the STOP or YIELD sign is installed at this required location and the sign visibility is restricted, a Stop Ahead sign (see Section 2C.36) shall be installed in advance of the STOP sign or a Yield Ahead sign (see Section 2C.36) shall be installed in advance of the YIELD sign. 02 The STOP or YIELD sign shall be located as close as practical to the intersection it regulates, while optimizing its visibility to the road user it is intended to regulate. 02a YIELD signs shall not be erected upon the approaches to more than one of the intersecting streets. Refer to CVC 21356.
03 STOP signs and YIELD signs shall not be mounted on the same post. 04 No items other than inventory stickers, sign installation dates, and bar codes shall be affixed to the fronts of STOP or YIELD signs, and the placement of these items shall be in the border of the sign. 05 No items other than official traffic control signs, inventory stickers, sign installation dates, antivandalism stickers, and bar codes shall be mounted on the backs of STOP or YIELD signs. 06 No items other than retroreflective strips (see Section 2A.21) or official traffic control signs shall be mounted on the fronts or backs of STOP or YIELD signs supports.

Meeting Date: February 9, 2026
Subject: Discussion Regarding the Proposed Land Use Plan for the Hughson General Plan Update
Enclosures: Proposed Land Use Plan
Presented by: Carla C. Jauregui, Community Development Director Perry Banner, De Novo Planning Group
Approved By:
___________________________
City Manager
Recommended Council Action:

Discuss and Provide Direction on the Proposed Land Use Plan for the City’s General Plan Update.

Summary:

The Proposed Land Use Plan is a key component of the City’s ongoing General Plan Update and serves as one of the primary tools for guiding land use and development decisions over the next 20 years. The Land Use Plan establishes land use designations throughout the city and describes the general location, distribution, and intensity of future development consistent with community values and State law requirements.

The Proposed Land Use Plan is shaped by analysis of existing conditions, recent development patterns, and community engagement conducted as part of the General Plan Update process.

The Plan is intended to preserve Hughson’s small-town character, protect surrounding open space and agricultural lands, support Downtown revitalization through mixed-use development, and provide a balanced mix of residential and nonresidential uses to support long-term fiscal sustainability.

This item was presented to the Planning Commission for discussion and direction at its regularly scheduled meeting on January 20,2026. The Commission did not have any adjustment to the plan and recommended consideration by the City Council for advancement into the next phases of the General Plan Update, including preparation of the General Plan Policy Document and Environmental Impact Report.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1
SECTION 6: NEW BUSINESS

PROPOSED

LAND USE PLAN
NOVEMBER 2025

This page intentionally left blank.

PREPARED FOR:

City of Hughson
PREPARED BY:

PROPOSED

LAND USE PLAN
NOVEMBER 2025

This page intentionally left blank.

PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN / 5

PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN

INTRODUCTION
The City of Hughson initiated its General Plan
Update process in July 2021. The General Plan
provides policy guidance on land use, housing,
transportation, infrastructure, community design,
conservation, and other development-related
topics. State law requires every city and county in
California to prepare and maintain a General Plan.

As part of the General Plan Update process, the
City has evaluated the Land Use Plan (or “map”)
to determine if the land uses and development
patterns articulated through the Land Use Plan
best reflect the community’s vision for the future of
Hughson. The Land Use Plan is one of the General
Plan’s primary mechanisms for shaping the city’s
future development pattern. The map assigns a
land use designation to each parcel within the city,
which describes the range of uses allowed and the
development intensity permitted on associated
parcels.

The purpose of this Proposed Land Use Plan is
to provide the City with a tool to consider and
evaluate potential land use and development
pattern changes throughout Hughson that may be
desirable over the next 20 years.

6 / PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE

OVERVIEW
The Proposed Land Use Plan serves as one of the key
deliverables that the City and the consultant team
are preparing as part of the General Plan Update
process. This report considers existing conditions
and is intended to present a Land Use Plan that
implements the community’s vision for the future of
Hughson.

Existing Conditions Report
(Completed)
The Existing Conditions Report (ECR) for Hughson
is an extensive analysis of existing City documents,
utilizing available state and federal databases/maps,
and reviewing local, state, and federal laws to establish a comprehensive baseline of the current state of the
city. The ECR covers a wide array of topics including
land use and development patterns, socio-economic
landscape, mobility trends, utilities and community
services, hazards and safety, natural resources
conservation, community health and wellness, and
environmental justice. The ECR will support the
General Plan Policy Document by containing most
of the narrative that provides the context for the
City’s goals, policies, and actions – thereby allowing
the Policy Document to be a streamlined document
inclusive of clear policy guidance.

Housing Element (In Progress)
At the writing of this report, the 2023-2031 Hughson
Housing Element was under review (3rd submittal)
by the Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD). It is anticipated that HCD will
complete its review and that the Housing Element
will be ready for adoption in early 2026.

General Plan Policy Document
(Upcoming)
The General Plan Policy Document will contain the
goals, policies, and actions (strategies) related to
various elements of the General Plan. The General
Plan must address at least seven elements. These
State-mandated elements include land use,
circulation, housing, open space, conservation,
noise, and safety. The City may also address other

PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN / 7
topics of community interest in the General Plan,
such as economic development, community design,
environmental justice, community health and
wellness, utilities, and/or community services.

Through careful analysis and community engagement,
the General Plan Update sets out the goals, policies,
and strategies in each of these areas and serves as
a blueprint for how the City will make key planning
decisions over the next 20+ years. It also identifies
how the City will interact with Stanislaus County,
adjacent and nearby cities, and other local, regional,
state, and federal agencies on shared developmentrelated decisions and actions.

Environmental Impact Report
(Upcoming)
The General Plan Update process will require an
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that will respond
to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). The preparation of an EIR
will address all potential environmental impacts
associated with the proposed General Plan Update.

The Planning Commission and City Council will use
the EIR during the General Plan Update process to
understand the potential environmental effects
associated with implementing the General Plan.

The Program-level EIR will serve as a “tiering
document” to facilitate streamlined environmental
review of all subsequent development, planning,
and infrastructure projects undertaken in the
city, which are consistent with the General Plan.

The EIR will be prepared concurrently with the
Policy Document to facilitate the development of a
General Plan that is largely self-mitigating. In other
words, as environmental impacts associated with
the General Plan are identified, goals, policies, and
implementation actions may be incorporated into
the Policy Document to reduce or avoid potential
environmental impacts.

8 / PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN

GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The Proposed Land Use Plan has been designed to meet the following guiding principles, which were developed with input from the community:
• Keep Hughson’s small town charm, character, and sense of community • Preserve surrounding open space and agricultural lands • Maintain and support high quality schools within the city • Sustain and improve public safety and crime prevention • Celebrate and enhance Downtown Hughson
• Create a fiscally-sustainable land use plan with balanced residential and nonresidential development

PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN / 9

LAND USE, HOUSING, AND JOBS
Table 1: Acreage by Land Use Designation
Land Use Designation 1 Business as Usual (No
Change)
Proposed Land Use Plan
Total Change from BAU 2
Residential Development Use
Low Density Residential 522 595 14.0%
Medium Density Residential 166 81 -51.2%
High Density Residential 94 94 0%
Commercial Development Use
Downtown Commercial 17 -- -100%
Neighborhood Commercial 1 1 0%
General Commercial 56 41 -26.8%
Service Commercial 21 -- -100%
Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-Use -- 17 100%
Industrial Development Use
Industrial 453 452 -0.2%
Public/Quasi-Public Development Use
Park/Open Space 30 58 93.3%
Public Facility 148 149 0.7%
Other Development Use
Urban Reserve 298 319 7.0%
Agriculture 0 0 0%
Roads/Right-of-Way 441 441 0%
TOTAL 2,247 2,247 0%
(1) Numbers may not add due to rounding.
(2) For new land use designations where existing acreage is zero, Change from BAU is reflected as a 100% increase.

One of the General Plan’s primary objectives is to
establish the reasonable long-term buildout potential
for housing units, population, nonresidential building
square footage, and employment that could be
generated by the Land Use Map. Buildout capacity is
calculated by three factors: 1) the density and intensity (floor area ratio) allowed per acre; 2) the number of
acres of land that can be developed as a particular
land use; and 3) the increases in units, population,
square footage, and employment associated with
new development at buildout.

As the General Plan was last comprehensively
updated in 2005 and a significant amount of
residential development has occurred over the
past 20 years, this General Plan Update takes into
consideration the realities of the recent development
patterns, particularly single-family construction in
the northeast and northwest of Hughson. Orchards
and Heritage at Parkwood for example, will result in
299 new single-family homes, some of which built
on land currently designated as General Commercial
and Medium Density Residential. The General Plan
Update corrects for these types of development
pattern changes.

Table 1 identifies the distribution of acreage in the
city by land use designation under the Proposed
Land Use Plan compared to a Business as Usual or
No Change scenario.

10 / PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN
Potential Buildout
Table 2 compares the projected amount of housing and nonresidential development in the city in 2045 under the Proposed Plan relative to existing development (2025).

Using a No Change or Business as Usual (BAU) scenario as a comparison, the table also includes relative growth over BAU to assist with understanding land use, housing, and job implications associated with the potential land use changes. The potential buildout numbers are based on expected density and intensity levels for each land use type.

The potential buildout summary is not a goal; it simply represents the reasonable development potential that could occur within the community over the coming decades. It is used to help determine things such as roadway improvements, number of parks needed, potential environmental impacts, and mitigation (if any) required to offset impacts that could occur with implementation of the General Plan. The development potential of each individual parcel is influenced not only by the land use designation, but by market conditions, physical site characteristics, environmental constraints, infrastructure requirements, and detailed standards in the Zoning Code. Therefore, we do not assume that all parcels will be redeveloped and we do not assume that parcels will develop to their maximum potential (end of the density or intensity range) because there is inherently some variation in development types within any given land use. The information contained in Table 2 below is an estimate and further refinement of potential buildout will be prepared as the Land Use Plan is developed.

Since the Proposed Land Use Plan largely corrects for how development has been occurring in the city (e.g., low density residential construction on commercial land) and strives to preserve Hughson’s small town character, the Proposed Plan reflects some decreases in buildout potential such as a 0.6 percent decrease in potential commercial and industrial square footage compared to a No Change scenario. However, as projected, all the indicators show a considerable increase over existing development in the city through the 20-year planning horizon of the General Plan.

PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN / 11
Table 2: Summary of Potential Buildout Under Proposed Land Use Plan Existing
Development 1, 2, 3
Business as
Usual (No
Change)
Proposed Land Use Plan
Total Change from
BAU
% Change from
BAU
Units 2,787 5,300 5,163 -138 -2.6%
Single-Family 2,412 4,500 4,294 -268 -4.6%
Multifamily 375 800 868 68 8.5%
Population 8,527 16,219 15,798 -422 -2.6%
Single-Family 7,380 13,771 13,140 -631 -4.6%
Multifamily 1,146 2,448 2,657 209 8.5%
Nonresidential Square Feet 686,592 2,140,446 2,127,015 -13,432 -0.6% Jobs 1,130 3,962 3,937 -25 -0.6%
(1) Existing population is based on the U.S. Census; American Community Survey 2025. (2) Existing nonresidential square footage is based on information provided by the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Office, 2025.

This figure has been crosschecked with available commercial real estate transaction data from CoStar which confirms the above estimate.
(3) Existing jobs estimates are based on 2020 Longitudinal Housing Employment Data prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau (note that 2020 represents the most recent data set for this source of employment information).

12 / PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN
Residential Development
The Proposed Land Use Plan will accommodate growth over the next 20 years through a combination of low-density housing and multifamily, mixed-use development where new homes can be developed close to goods, services, and transportation facilities. The broadening of housing types and locations will make living in Hughson more financially attainable for people like teachers, public safety officers, service workers, emptynesters looking to downsize their homes, and employees of some of Hughson’s most important businesses.

Table 3 presents the estimated number of new housing units by land use type under the Proposed Land Use Plan and the percentage they represent of the total for the plan. These estimates are based on the buildout assumptions for the Proposed Land Use Plan.

PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN / 13
Table 3: Residential Potential by Land Use Type
Business as Usual (No Change) Proposed Land Use Plan
Total Units Percent of Total Total Units Percent of Total Residential Designations
Low Density Residential 3,192 60.2% 2,974 57.6%
Medium Density Residential 451 8.5% 570 11.0%
High Density Residential 1,314 24.8% 1,314 25.5%
Mixed-Use Designation 1
Mixed-Use 203 3.8% 305 5.9%
Public/Quasi-Public Development Use
Park/Open Space 131 2.5% 0 0%
Public Facility 10 0.2% 0 0%
Other Designations
Urban Reserve 0 0% 0 0%
Agriculture 0 0% 0 0%
TOTAL 5,300 100% 5,163 100%
(1) Areas designated as Mixed-Use which allow for residential development may be developed with a combination of residential and commercial uses or with stand-alone nonresidential uses. For the purposes of this analysis, residential development at the expected densities has been applied consistently across all Mixed-Use acreage thereby representing the upper boundaries of the existing residential development. In reality, not all parcels within the Mixed-Use land use designation will develop with residential uses.

14 / PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN
1 2
4 5
6 7
8 10
11 12
13 15 14
17 18
20 21
23 24
25 26, 27, 28, 30, 31
29 32, 33
34 35
36 37
39 40
41 42
43 44
22 38
3 19 SOI adjusted
to Greer Rd
and 24 parcels
removed from
General Plan
Planning Area
S Santa Fe Ave
E Hatch Rd
Fox Rd
Tully Rd
Geer Rd
E Whitmore Ave
7Th St
E Whitmore Ave
E Service Rd
Geer Rd
Tully Rd
Mariposa Dr
Amber Pl
Locust St
Elm St
Thomas Taylor
Dr
4Th St
Palma Ave
Leaflet Ln
Walnut Haven Dr
Hughson Ave Charles St
Kit Fox Dr
Huntmaster Dr
Little Ave
Fox Rd
Willow St
Flora Vista Dr
Varni Wy
Pine St
2Nd St
Metcalf Wy
1St St
Narcisco Wy
Elm St
3Rd St
4Th St
6Th St
5Th St
5Th St
Finale Ln
Graybark Ln
2Nd St
Charles St
Locust St
E Service Rd
E Redwood Rd
Fox Rd
Euclid Ave
Tegner Rd
Roeding Rd
Mountain View Rd
7Th St
Walnut Ave
Griffin Rd
Burlington Northern Santa Fe RR
LEGEND
Hughson City Boundary
Sphere of Influence
Area of Proposed Change
Residential Uses
LDR - Low Density Residential
MDR - Medium Density Residential
HDR - High Density Residential
Commercial Uses
NC - Neighborhood Commercial
GC - General Commercial
Industrial Uses
I - Industrial
Mixed-Uses
MU - Mixed Use
Public/Quasi-Public Uses
PF - Public Facility
P/OS - Park/Open Space
Other Uses
UR - Urban Reserve
AG - Agriculture*
Proposed General Plan Land Uses
with Changes Noted (v3) Sources: Stanislaus County; City of Hughson.

Produced for the City of Hughson by De Novo Planning Group June 12, 2025
0 500 1,000
Feet
* Designation is not currently applied to any parcels
Figure 1: Proposed Land Use Plan

PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN / 15

PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN
The Proposed Land Use Plan stays true to the community’s desire for Hughson to retain its small town character and atmosphere, while accommodating the need to provide a more diverse range of housing typologies and encouraging new desirable nonresidential uses to support the growing housing market. The Proposed Land Use Plan preserves the rural character of Hughson and protects the city’s existing lower density residential neighborhoods. At the same time, the plan looks to enliven Downtown Hughson by allowing for a mix of residential and commercial uses in a pedestrian-focused format. Downtown Hughson would permit mixeduse development at densities of up to 30 du/ac, which would allow the downtown to gain enough critical mass to reinvigorate the area and help create a walkable urban environment. The Proposed Land Use Plan also emphasizes growth on the eastern side of the city and would permit higher density development of up to 27 du/ac on sites along Euclid Avenue.

The Proposed Land Use Plan continues to recognize that there may be a need for additional housing and employment opportunities in the City’s sphere of influence (SOI) in areas designated as Urban Reserve and which are identified as reasonable locations for future urban expansion.

The Proposed Land Use Plan imagines mixed-use development in the downtown core with an emphasis on creating environments that are memorable and have a “sense of place”. The Proposed Plan offers a range of housing options while stimulating economic development in specific areas.

16 / PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN

LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
Current and New Land Use Designations
The Proposed Land Use Plan is based on the land use designations in the current General Plan. However, the consolidation of four existing commercial designations into two commercial land use designations (Neighborhood Commercial and General Commercial) and one new mixed-use land use designation (MixedUse) is intended to add mixed-use options to help activate Downtown Hughson and to clarify and add flexibility to commercial land uses. New designations proposed to be applied are highlighted in Table 4 below. All land use designations are subject to further refinement based on the Proposed Land Use Plan’s objectives.

Table 4: Land Use Designations
Name Definition Notes
Residential Designations
Low Density
Residential (LDR)
0-7.0 du/ac
The Low Density Residential (LDR) designation is intended for lower density residential uses. Development in these areas is characterized by single-family residential dwellings, duplexes, and other incidental uses such as home occupations. This designation allows up to 7.0 dwelling units per gross acre.

Updated definition; no
change to density
Medium Density
Residential (MDR)

5.1-14.0 du/ac
The Medium Density Residential (MDR) designation is intended to allow for a mix of housing types at medium densities. Development in these areas is characterized by single- and multiple-family residential dwellings such as duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, and similar buildings, and may include other compatible uses such as neighborhood-serving public and commercial uses. This designation is designed to provide a transition between higher density multiplefamily and commercial development and low density residential neighborhoods. This designation allows for a density range of between 5.1 and 14.0 dwelling units per gross acre.

Updated definition; no
change to density
High Density
Residential (HDR)

10.1-27.0 du/ac;

0.6 Maximum FAR
The High Density Residential (HDR) designation is intended to allow for higher density residential uses. This designation is most suitable in urbanized areas along principal transportation corridors that are served by infrastructure and community services. Development in these areas is characterized by multiple-family residential dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, and similar buildings, and may include other compatible uses such as neighborhood serving public and commercial uses. This designation allows for a density range of between 10.1 and 27.0 dwelling units per gross acre.

For nonresidential uses, the maximum FAR is 0.6.

Updated definition; no
change to density
Commercial Designations
Neighborhood
Commercial (NC)

0.6 Maximum FAR
The Neighborhood Commercial (NC) designation is intended to allow for locally-serving commercial uses that meet the daily needs of residents in surrounding neighborhoods. This designation allows for smaller retail and service uses such as coffee shops, restaurants, hair salons, professional offices, and other similar uses that serve a community-wide market. Neighborhood Commercial areas shall be designed and conditioned to be compatible with surrounding land uses. This designation allows for a maximum FAR of 0.6.

Updated definition; no
change to intensity

PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN / 17
Name Definition Notes
General Commercial
(GC)

0.5 Maximum FAR
The General Commercial (GC) designation is intended to allow for a variety of larger-format commercial uses that serve the community and region as a whole. This designation is most suitable for locations along major streets and regional roadways where any one or a combination of significant community serving retail, office, and service activity is appropriate. General Commercial areas shall be designed and conditioned to be compatible with surrounding land uses. Examples of appropriate uses are supermarkets, destination retail tenants, business and commercial services, and professional and commercial offices. Other uses that are determined to be employment generators and compatible with commercial uses may also be allowed. This designation allows for a maximum FAR of 0.5.

Updated definition; no
change to intensity
Mixed-Use Designations
Mixed-Use (MU)
Up to 30.0 du/ac;

1.8 Maximum FAR
The Mixed-Use (MU) designation is intended to provide for a mix of residential and community-serving commercial uses in a pedestrian-focused format. This designation allows for a range of community-serving retail, office, financial, and public uses. Residential development, including live/work units, are allowed within this designation when combined with commercial uses in a mixed-use format, either vertically (such as when residential uses are located over commercial uses) or horizontally (such as when the street frontage of a site is devoted to commercial uses with residential uses behind). This designation allows for a maximum FAR of 1.8 for Nonresidential development. The maximum allowable residential density is 30 units per gross acre. For projects including residential and Nonresidential components, the density requirement shall apply to the residential component and the FAR shall apply to the Nonresidential component.

Renamed and updated
designation description
(formally “Downtown
Commercial”)
Industrial Designations
Industrial (I)

0.6 Maximum FAR
The Industrial (I) designation allows for a variety of heavy industrial land uses, industrial parks, and light industrial uses. Examples of uses which are considered appropriate under this designation include, but are not limited to, processing and manufacturing uses, warehousing and distribution, office and business parks, service and repair, equipment storage yards, and incidental uses designed to meet the needs of the industrial workforce. Other uses that are determined to be compatible with primary uses may also be allowed. Development should be designed and sited to encourage appropriate industrial uses that will be compatible with adjacent land uses and will not create adverse environmental impacts. This designation allows for a maximum FAR of 0.6.

Updated definition; no
change to intensity
Public/Quasi-Public Designations
Park/Open Space (P/
OS)

0.1 Maximum FAR
The Park/Open Space (P/OS) designation is intended to provide for parks, open space, and recreational activities. These uses include both public- and privately-owned and maintained parks and drainage basins. This designation allows for a maximum FAR of 0.1 to allow for necessary improvements that provide for public use of the property, such as restrooms and visitor facilities, while maintaining the maximum amount of undeveloped space as possible.

Updated definition; no
change to intensity

18 / PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN
Name Definition Notes
Public Facility (PF)
No Maximum FAR
The Public Facility (PF) designation is intended for the development of public-serving facilities to meet community needs. Examples of uses which are considered appropriate under this designation include, but are not limited to, governmental and institutional facilities, fire and police facilities, utility uses and structures, wastewater treatment facilities, educational facilities, and other community service uses.

Updated definition; no
change to intensity
Other Uses
Urban Reserve (UR) The Urban Reserve (UR) designation is intended to preserve undeveloped and rural lands, including agricultural land, open space, and existing rural residential uses, until such time that conversion to urban uses is determined appropriate and feasible. Additional environmental analysis, a General Plan amendment, and annexation, if located outside the city limits, will be required before urban uses and/or substantial development is permitted on land classified Urban Reserve.

Although territory outside of the Hughson city limits is not under the direct control of the City of Hughson, the Urban Reserve designation is intended to express Hughson’s preference that agricultural production and/or rural uses remain until a proposal for the orderly development of urban uses is presented. No substantial urban development or annexation may occur on lands designated as Urban Reserve until the General Plan is amended to specify a primary land use designation for the property. In order to encourage a creative and efficient approach to the use of land, and to provide for greater flexibility in the design and implementation of integrated developments, it is highly recommended that proposals for annexation are accompanied by a Specific Plan, Planned Development Overlay Zone, or Development Agreement in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance.

Updated definition
Agriculture (AG)

2.0 du/40.0 ac;

0.3 Maximum FAR
The Agriculture (AG) designation is intended to identify, preserve, and protect lands used primarily for agriculture and agriculturally-related uses. Additional uses that are allowed to a restricted extent include dwelling units, farmworker housing, limited agricultural-related commercial services, and agricultural-related light industrial uses. This designation allows for between 0 to 2.0 dwelling units per 40 gross acres, excluding farmworker housing.

The Agriculture designation may be used by the City to maintain an agricultural buffer area between urban uses in Hughson and adjacent communities in an effort to preserve the agricultural character of the area. The Agriculture designation also serves to provide protection for agricultural operations in the region, which are important to the local economy and identity of Hughson.

Updated definition;
no change to density/
intensity

PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN / 19

NEXT STEPS
Proposed Land Use Plan
As the Land Use Map is developed in the coming
weeks all materials will be posted on the project’s
website. Please refer to the Hughson General
Plan Update website (Hughson.generalplan.org)
for additional information, including documents
prepared for the project, community surveys, and
information regarding upcoming meetings to discuss
the project.

Public Hearings
Preparation of the Draft General Plan Policy
Document and Draft Environmental Impact Report
will take several months after the Land Use Plan
is developed. Upon completion of these draft
documents, the City will begin a public review period
of the draft documents so that community members
and other stakeholders may comment on the
General Plan Update work products. All material will
be posted to the project website and the City will host an open house in 2026 so that community members
can learn more about the General Plan Update,
the Draft Policy Document, and any environmental
impacts associated with the project. All community
feedback on the draft documents will be summarized
and delivered to the Planning Commission and City
Council for their consideration alongside the draft
documents.

The Draft General Plan and Draft EIR will be
presented to the Planning Commission and City
Council during the public review period to provide
the community further opportunities to comment
on the documents. Following completion of the Final
EIR and revised Draft General Plan Policy Document,
these documents will be brought to the Planning
Commission for a recommendation and to City
Council for consideration of adoption.

The City Council can, at any time, request
modifications to the draft documents, including the
Land Use Plan; however, any significant deviations
from the Land Use Plan may necessitate additional
technical analysis to ensure all potential impacts are
adequately analyzed.

No draft documents should be construed as policy
decisions or policy direction until such time as
the required public hearings are complete and
the City Council has made a decision on the draft
documents.

Meeting Date: February 9, 2026
Subject: Consideration of an Access Agreement With the West Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (WTSGSA) for the Installation and Monitoring of a Groundwater Monitoring Well
Enclosures: Well Install and Access Agreement and Resolution Stanislaus County Permit Application
Presented by: Carla C. Jauregui, Community Development Director Approved By:
___________________________
City Manager
Recommended Council Action:

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-04, Approving the Access Agreement with the West Turlock Subbasin GSA for Installation and Monitoring of a Groundwater Well on City property and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, Record it with the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Office, and Execute the Stanislaus County Permit Applications needed for the Construction of the Monitoring Well.

Background:

In 2014, the California Legislature enacted the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) to ensure long-term sustainability of groundwater resources. SGMA requires local agencies in medium-and high-priority groundwater basins to form Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) and prepare Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs) to prevent undesirable outcomes such as chronic lowering of groundwater levels, degraded water quality, and land subsidence.

The West Turlock Subbasin GSA, formed in 2017, represents multiple local public agencies, including the cities of Hughson, Ceres, Modesto, Turlock, Stanislaus and Merced counties, water districts, and the Turlock Irrigation District. It serves as a regional platform for managing groundwater sustainably, coordinating with municipal, agricultural, and community interests across the subbasin. Together with the East Turlock Subbasin GSA, it developed the Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan, which guides monitoring, groundwater management, and sustainability measures to ensure a reliable water supply for the region through 2042.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.2
SECTION 6: NEW BUSINESS

2 As a member agency, the City of Hughson contributes to governance, policy, and program implementation, helping to shape regional groundwater management while ensuring local needs are addressed. Participation in the GSA allows the City to access technical expertise, data, and funding opportunities for sustainable water planning. The Access Agreement before the Council formalizes one aspect of this partnership, granting the GSA access to City property for installation and monitoring of groundwater monitoring well. This well, along with the other wells within the basin are critical for tracking groundwater levels, water quality, and other key data needed to implement the GSP and maintain the long-term health of the basin.

Discussion:

The proposed Access Agreement grants the GSA permission to enter and use a designated portion of City property at 6760 Jo Ruddy Court (APN 018-049-068-000), an existing detention basin, for the installation of a groundwater monitoring well to collect groundwater level information necessary for preparing and implementing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP).

The well will record water levels, quality, temperature, and other relevant data, all of which will be publicly available. The GSA is responsible for providing all equipment, materials, and labor for installation, operation, maintenance, and calibration.

State funding from the California Department of Water Resources is being provided to the WTSGSA for the training, troubleshooting, operation, and labor for all or a portion of the installation of the well and equipment, and the Agreement includes acknowledgment of this grant at the well site. State personnel may observe installation as part of funding oversight.

The Agreement becomes effective upon execution and remains in effect for a minimum of twenty years or until obligations are satisfied. Abandoned wells must be properly destroyed, and the site restored as closely as possible to its original condition. The Agreement will be recorded with the County Assessor’s Office as an easement and will run with the land.

Both parties agree to exercise reasonable precautions to avoid damage to persons or property and to indemnify one another for liabilities arising from their respective actions under the Agreement. This Agreement formalizes the City’s role in regional groundwater sustainability and ensures proper monitoring and management of a vital water resource.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no direct fiscal impact with the approval of this agreement. Funding for the project associated with the agreement is provided by the WTSGSA.

CITY OF HUGHSON

CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGHSON APPROVING AN ACCESS

AGREEMENT WITH THE WEST TURLOCK SUBBASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY

FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MONITORING OF A GROUNDWATER WELL, AND AUTHORIZING

ALL NECESSARY AND RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, in 2014, the California Legislature enacted the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) to ensure the long-term sustainability of the State’s groundwater resources; and
WHEREAS, SGMA requires local agencies in medium-and high-priority groundwater basins to form Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) and to prepare and implement Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs) to prevent undesirable results, including chronic lowering of groundwater levels, degraded water quality, and land subsidence; and WHEREAS, the West Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (WTSGSA) was formed in 2017 and represents multiple local public agencies, including the Cities of Hughson, Ceres, Modesto, and Turlock, Stanislaus and Merced Counties, water districts, and the Turlock Irrigation District; and
WHEREAS, together with the East Turlock Subbasin GSA, the WTSGSA developed the Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan, which provides the framework for monitoring and managing groundwater resources through the year 2042; and WHEREAS, the City of Hughson is a member agency of the WTSGSA and participates in regional groundwater management to ensure that local and regional groundwater needs are addressed in a coordinated and sustainable manner; and
WHEREAS, the WTSGSA has requested access to City-owned property located at 6760 Joe Ruddy Court (APN 018-049-068-000), an existing detention basin, for the installation and monitoring of a groundwater monitoring well to collect groundwater level, quality, temperature, and related data necessary for implementing the GSP; and WHEREAS, the proposed Access Agreement grants the WTSGSA permission to enter and use a designated portion of City property for installation, operation, monitoring, maintenance, and calibration of the groundwater monitoring well, with all costs for equipment, materials, labor, and maintenance to be borne by the WTSGSA; and
WHEREAS, state funding from the California Department of Water Resources has been awarded to the WTSGSA to support installation, training, troubleshooting, and operation of the

monitoring well, and the Access Agreement includes acknowledgment of this funding at the well site; and
WHEREAS, the Access Agreement will remain in effect for a minimum of twenty (20) years or until the obligations of the parties are satisfied, will be recorded as an easement with the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Office, and will run with the land.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hughson that:

1. The City Council approves the Access Agreement with the West Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the installation and monitoring of a groundwater monitoring well on City-owned property located at 6760 Jo Ruddy Court.

2. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute the Access Agreement and the recording of the Agreement with the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Office.

3. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute the Stanislaus County Permit Application for construction of the groundwater monitoring well.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Hughson at its regular meeting held on this 9th day of February 2026, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTENTIONS:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

_____________________
GEORGE CARR, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
, City Clerk

2677981v2 / 20622.0001 Page 1 of 3

ACCESS AGREEMENT FOR INSTALL AND MONITORING OF GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELL(S) Permission is hereby granted by City of Hughson, herein called "LANDOWNER", to WEST TURLOCK SUBBASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY, herein called a “GSA,” and their representatives, agents and contractors, to enter upon and use a portion of LANDOWNER’S property without charge, herein called the "SITE", in the County of Stanislaus, as outlined on the attached map. This Agreement includes permission for the GSA to pass over certain other portions of LANDOWNER's property as may be necessary for entrance to and exit from the SITE, subject to the following conditions:

1. The GSA will use the SITE for the installation, maintenance, operation and monitoring of one (1) single- or multi-completion groundwater monitoring well(s) to collect groundwater level information necessary for preparing and implementing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP).

The well(s) may be instrumented for automated collection and storage of groundwater levels, water quality data, temperature data, and other relevant data. All data will be public information.

2. After the GSA installs the monitoring well(s) and any automated measuring equipment, the GSA will be responsible for data retrieval as well as facility and equipment maintenance.

3. GSA will provide all equipment, materials, and/or supplies necessary for installation, maintenance and monitoring of the groundwater monitoring station. GSA will also replace equipment as necessary to maintain data gathering, storage, and retrieval during the life of the well. GSA will be responsible for initial and ongoing calibration of the station equipment.

4. The State of California, Department of Water Resources, herein called "STATE" provided funding to the GSA for the training, troubleshooting, operation, and labor for all or a portion of the installation of the well and equipment pursuant to this Agreement. LANDOWNER agrees that a statement of recognition of this grant funding will be located at the well site location. The STATE may also accompany GSA and/or its contractors during installation to observe and/or document work pursuant to the grant agreement between the GSA and the STATE for well installation.

5. This Agreement shall become effective on the date it is fully executed. It shall terminate either at the end of the useful life of the wells, which is a minimum of twenty (20) years from the date of the GSP or alternative implementation, or when all the parties’ obligations under this Agreement are fully satisfied, whichever occurs earlier. At any point when a well drilled pursuant to this Agreement is abandoned, the GSA shall destroy the abandoned well in accordance with prevailing well completion and destruction standards and shall attempt to return the SITE to its original condition. This Agreement will be recorded as an easement with the County Assessor’s office and run with the land upon conveyance.

6. The GSA and LANDOWNER will exercise reasonable precautions to avoid damage to people and property. Each agrees that it is responsible for its own actions under this Agreement and hereby agrees, to the extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold the other party and their respective officers and agents harmless, against any asserted liability arising out of its actions, either willful, negligent, or intentional, in implementing the project. Such indemnity will include any losses relating to any claim made, whether or not a court action is filed.

2677981v2 / 20622.0001 Page 2 of 3
“SITE”

2677981v2 / 20622.0001 Page 3 of 3
“LANDOWNER”
City of Hughson
_______________________________ Date: ________________
Dominique Romo, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO SUFFICIENCY:
_______________________________ Date: ________________
Carla Jauregui, Community Development Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ Date: ________________
Andy Pinasco, City Attorney
ATTEST:
_______________________________ Date: ________________
, City Clerk
“WTS GSA”
West Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency _______________________________ Date: ________________
Joe Alamo, Chairman

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
3800 Cornucopia Way, Suite C, Modesto, CA 95358-9492
Phone: 209.525.6700, Fax: 209.525.6774
Monitoring Wells and Geotechnical Borings Within Stanislaus County Stanislaus County Department of Environmental Resources (DER) oversees the constructing and destructing of soil borings for including those for installing vadose zone, groundwater (monitoring and/or extraction) and cathodic protection wells in all areas of Stanislaus County. The above types of wells include both permanent and temporary wells and those that are made with cone penetration technology or so called "Hydropunch type" sampling devices.

Please submit a completed Checklist (pages 3-6) for all Monitoring Well or Soil Boring Permit Applications (pages 7-8) submitted in Stanislaus County limits, with the exception of the City of Modesto (see Important Note #1 below).

The checklist is not exhaustive nor inclusive of all requirements for the permit application, but rather its intent is to help applicants catch common mistakes before submitting permits to this department and ensure all provided information is correct and required documents are included. NOTE: Incomplete or inaccurate information will extend the application review process. Permit Application will not be accepted without a completed Checklist (pages 3-6).

Important Notes:

1. All proposed work within City of Modesto limits has its own separate permitting requirement, in addition to those of DER, for activities performed within the incorporated area where they have jurisdiction. Please consult with the City of Modesto if you intend to place any wells and/or borings within their jurisdiction. If you’re unsure if the proposed project is within City of Modesto limits, check the City of Modesto GIS at https://gis.modestogov.com/gis/.
x If the project is within City of Modesto limits, then contact the City of Modesto-Groundwater Application (Monitoring Wells) team at 209-342-4712,
https://www.modestogov.com/1509/Groundwater-Application-Monitoring-Wells regarding the City of Modesto application.
x Our Department does not require the submittal of any additional County application(s) or fees for these City of Modesto circumstances.

2. Completion and submittal of a Stanislaus County Monitoring Well Permit is required prior to beginning work on any of the following:
a. Exploratory boring in areas where hazardous substances or wastes have or are stored or where soil and/or groundwater is suspected/ known to be contaminated with hazardous substances or wastes, or b. Any boring in which a casing will be installed, or
c. Any boring that has a monitoring device installed, or d. Any soil boring greater than 20 feet. in depth, or
e. Any soil boring 20 feet in depth or less where it is anticipated that groundwater table will be encountered.

3. It is not necessary to obtain a separate monitoring well permit for the installation of multiple groundwater monitoring wells provided the wells:
a. Are all located at one site (one parcel number or address), and b. Will be installed during the same specified time frame, and c. Are of the same construction type.

4. All wells shall be constructed according to the State of California Department of Water Resources (CA DWR) Bulletins 74-81 and 74-90. Each well must be identified by a unique descriptive well name/number. Each well must have this descriptive name/number permanently marked on the well.

5. A representative line drawing of the wells construction details as well as a separate site map depicting the proposed location (referenced with each wells descriptive name/ number) must accompany each monitoring well permit. If construction specifications of the monitoring wells differ, a specific monitoring well construction diagram must be provided for each differing well. It is acceptable to reference a previously completed work plan if well construction details/location we addressed in the work plan and a copy of this work plan accompanies the well permit.

6. Any contractor performing work of this type must have on file with the DER:
a. A valid C-57 license, and
b. A current Certificate of Insurance.

7. Once permitted, the DER must be notified at least 48 hours in advance of the construction/ destruction activities. DER reserves its right to inspect field activities, but a representative of DER need not be present prior to commencing the work provided the activity has been properly permitted and the DER has been sufficiently notified. The permit fee is derived from analysis of staff time for review and processing of the permit application and any site inspections, which may be conducted by staff during or subsequent to the installation of the monitoring wells.

8. Monitoring wells and soil borings shall be abandoned in accordance with CA DWR Bulletins 74-81 and 74-90.

9. Prior to commencing boring/well destruction and for completion of boring/well permit, the contractor must:
a. Complete of the destruction section a monitoring well permit form. (For wells constructed and destroyed within the same mobilization both the construction and destruction sections must be completed.) b. Estimate the volume of grout expected to be necessary to destruct each monitoring well prior to destruction, and
c. Describe the steps and methods used to destruct the well including the management of the casing and the installation method used to fill the well with grout.

10. After field destruction activities are complete, the contractor must report to the DER:
a. Any planned vs. field work anomalies, and
b. The actual amount of grout used so as to evaluate the effectiveness of the well destruction.

For additional information on boring/monitoring well construction and/or destruction, please contact the Environmental Resources Department at (209) 525-6700 or via email ([email protected]).

Permit Application Checklist
Check Yes or No boxes below. Permit Application will not be accepted without a completed Checklist (pages 3-6).

Section A - Assessor’s Parcel Number:

1. a. Does the APN match the Counties APN?
x Check Assessor Map Book Viewer (arcgis.com) at
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/29a526aa3639499f96b63f17c2b14cc5. b. Does the property owner access agreement match the listed property owner? c. If your project involves multiple parcel numbers and/or addresses, a separate application is required for each.
d. If the property owner is the same, but the project involves multiple parcel numbers, a separate application is required for each parcel.
e. If there are multiple property owners for a single project, then an application must be submitted for each property owner.
f. If a project involves multiple drillers, then page 1 of the application must be submitted for each additional driller and a certificate of liability must be submitted for each one.

2. Are there any Mitigation cases with in ½ mile of the site? Check drilling location address in both public access databases listed below.
a. https://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov
b. https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public
If so, delays may occur in the permitting process while reaching out to State Case Worker for consent for drilling project to proceed.

Section B - Property Owner:

1. This must be the property owner, which is listed through the Assessor’s office website https://www.stancounty.com/assessor/. Do not use the resident or business owner information, unless they are the property owner.

Sections C - E: Please check the box to reflect the entity completing this application.

Section C - Responsible Party:

1. Complete?
This will be the entity responsible for the proposed work and ensuring all standards and regulations are followed.

Section D - Consulting Firm:

1. Complete?
a. Is the Registered professional number listed on the permit application? b. Active?
c. Match the name provided?
d. Have you indicated the type of registration?
e. Validate here: Search - DCA at https://search.dca.ca.gov/?BD=31 If they are also the responsible party, the information for the Registered Professional is only needed within this section.

Section E - Drilling Company:

1. Complete?
a. Is the C57 listed?
b. Does C57 match the listed company?
c. Is Drillers Certificate Of Insurance included?
i. At a minimum, they should have active general liability and workers’ compensation.

Checklist - Page 3 of 7
Yes No

ii. The only time workers’ compensation is not required, is if the owner of the business is the only one performing the work. If the employees utilized have been subcontracted, then their employer must provide proof of workers’ compensation.
d. Did you check insurance included box on permit application? e. Validate here: Check A License - CSLB (ca.gov) at
https://cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx When applicable, proof of workers compensation must be indicated on the Certificate of Liability form. If the company has one or more employees conducting the work, workers compensation is required. The responsible party must ensure the drilling company has workers compensation or exempt from this requirement.

Section F - Attachments:

1. Have you included the following attachments with the permit application? a. Detailed Site map with all borings keyed out with unique number/name identifiers. b. Proposedwell construction diagram(s) (when installing monitoring wells) c. USA dig ticket (Proof of underground utilities assessment, i.e. receipt) d. Access agreement from private property owner on record. It may be in the form of an email. e. Well construction diagrams (if appropriate)
f. List of all borings proposed on each APN.
g. Encroachment permit if right of way access is required. Apply here: Applications & Forms - Public Works - Stanislaus County (stancounty.com) at
https://www.stancounty.com/publicworks/forms.shtm
Section G - Construction Information:

1. Complete all applicable areas pertaining to your proposed work. a. Do the number of items being constructed match what is reflected on the map? b. Backfill material listed?
c. Water source listed?
d. Drilling method listed?
e. Ground water depth listed?
f. Depth of Boring listed?
g. Seal material and depth listed?
h. Is the permit application signed by owner or agent?
There will be no additional fee for backfilling the exploratory borings covered under the permit, therefore, do not include these in the fee section under well destruction.

Section H - Fees: Complete allapplicable sections pertaining to the proposed work.

1. Fees section filled out appropriately for the number of wells/borings? a. Monitoring wells, exploratory borings, and destructions have their own separate categories.

For monitoring wells installed in the unincorporated areas of the County, the DER permit fee is: $265.00 for the first boring/well included in the permit, and $53.00 for each additional boring/well. Contact us at 209-525-6700 for the current fees. Utilize the drop-down function to apply the appropriate fee for the amount and check to ensure it is correct before submitting.

Examples:
x The first construction, drilling and destruction is $265, then $53 for each one after. x You are proposing three (3) monitoring wells would be $265.00+$53.00+$53.00 = $371.00. x You are proposing seven (7) monitoring wells, would be $583.

Checklist – Page 4 of 7
Yes No

x You are proposing 7 borings and 1 monitoring well, therefore, the cost for the seven (7) borings would be $583 and the cost for the one (1) monitoring well would be $265. The total cost of the permit would be $848.

Section I - Questionnaire:
a. Have you answered all 6 questions?
b. Open mitigation cases listed?
Complete all applicable areas. If additional room is needed, please attach supplemental documents as needed. When a question is not applicable, please write “N/A” in the provided sections. Please do not leave them blank.

Section J - Well Completion Report:
a. Reports are required for all monitoring wells constructed, destroyed or altered. The responsible party or driller mustsubmit reports within the Online System for Well Completion Reports (OSWCR). Please utilize the following link
https://civicnet.resources.ca.gov/DWR_WELLS/ to access the system. x For more information on this requirement, please refer to the following website https://water.ca.gov/Programs/Groundwater-Management/Wells.

Forward the completed Monitoring Well and Exploratory or Geotechnical Boring permit Checklist and Application to the Stanislaus County Dept. of Environmental Resources email address [email protected] to begin the review process.
x Expect that permit review will take an average of 14 days. This is to allow time for the HMPermit team to receive consent from State Case Workers for drilling projects within the vicinity of soil and/or groundwater contamination cases to proceed.

After the HMPermit team completes the application review and emails a permit number to you, and we are provided with proof of payment, a copy of the signed permit will be sent to you. x Payment Options:
x Payment over the phone maybe made with Visa, MasterCard or Discovery (credit card or debit card). American Expressis not accepted. Please call (209) 525-6700. x Postal Address:

Stanislaus County Department of Environmental Resources, Attn: Monitoring Well Permits, 3800 Cornucopia Way, Suite C, Modesto, CA 95358.
x Checks must be made payable to: Stanislaus County or Stanislaus County Department of Environmental Resources. Do not abbreviate and use SCDER on checks.

To close this Monitoring Well and Exploratory or Geotechnical Boring permit, you are responsible for:

Checklist - Page 5 of 7
Yes No

1. Removing soil cuttings and purge water from the drilling location within 30 days. a. Containerized soil cuttings and purge water left onsite must have information the following information marked on the drum in indelible ink:
b. Site Name & Address
c. Contact Name and Phone
d. Contents of Drum
e. Accumulation start date

2. Submitting a photo log as a single PDF file showing the following:
a. Consistency of each batch of grout being used once it has been prepared with photos labeled by well or boring # and batch # an
b. Photos showing the final holes after grouting labeled by well or boring hole #. c. Additional photos if the bore holes are covered by asphalt. d. To represent grout consistency, also include a photo for each grout batch and well or bore hole of the grout adhering on a pen or possibly from a driller’s gloved fingertip e. Forward the photo log to the Stanislaus County Dept. of Environmental Resources email address [email protected] with the subject line “MW..-.. (permit number) Photo Log”.

3. The permit is not valid if there are any changes to the scope of work as previously approved by this department. If changes are required, please contact the office at (209)-525-6700 as soon as possible to amend the permit on record.

DEPARTMENT USE ONLY
PERMIT #:

CASE #:

FEE PAID: _
ISSUED BY:

SIGNED:

DATE ISSUED:

DATE CLOSED: _____________________
INSPECTED BY: ____________________
Department of Environmental Resources
3800 Cornucopia Way, Suite C, Modesto, CA 95358
Phone: (209) 525-6700 Fax: (209) 525-6774

PERMIT APPLICATION

GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELLS AND

EXPLORATORY OR GEOTECHNICAL BORINGS
A. ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER
Site Name
Site Address City Zip
B. PROPERTY OWNER
Phone Ext. Fax
Mailing Address City State Zip
C. RESPONSIBLE PARTY Email
(The person, persons, or company responsible for the construction, monitoring, and destruction of proposed wells and or borings. ) Mailing Address City State Zip
Contact Person Phone _ Fax _
D. CONSULTING FIRM
Mailing Address City State Zip
Registered Professional Registration # (RG, RCE, CEG, PG) E-mail
Contact Person Phone Fax
E. DRILLING COMPANY C57# __
E-mail
City State Zip
Contact Person
Mailing Address
Phone Fax Current Certificate of Liability Insurance included F. A detailed/scaled site map with proposed drilling locations, well construction diagram(s), proof of underground utilities assessment, and encroachment permit or access agreement must be included.

G. CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION

TYPE OF WELLS
/BORINGS
#
Monitoring
Boring
Soil Vapor
Other

WELLS TO BE

DESTROYED
#

MATERIALS TO BE USED

SEAL/BORING

CASING BACKFILL

PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
Estimated groundwater depth: ft
Estimated depth of boring: ft
Concrete seal 0 to
Annular seal to
Bentonite to
transition seal
Filter Pack to
Perforation to
Borehole diameter
Type
Neat Cement
Cement & Bentonite
Gauge Sand-Cement
Diameter
Bentonite
Screen Size
Other Filter Pack
Water Source
Drilling Method
Auger Air Rotary
Mud Rotary Other
Percussion
I hereby certify that I have prepared this application and that the work will be done in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of California, the ordinances of Stanislaus County, and the rules and regulations of theStanislaus County Department of Environmental Resources.

SIGNED PRINT DATE
(Owner or Authorized Representative*)
Stanislaus County Monitoring Well / Boring Permit Application Revised /10/2024 Page 6 of 7

______
______
______
______
______ ______
H. FEES

ACTIVITY FEE SCHEDULE AMOUNT
Monitoring Well Construction
Initial Monitoring Well…………………….....

Additional Wells (up to 6)……………………
Additional Wells (7+)…………………………
$ 265.00
x $ 53.00
WLR*
Soil/Geotechnical Boring
Monitoring Well Destruction

TOTAL COST OF PERMIT
I. QUESTIONNAIRE: Please answer all applicable questions completely.

For well destruction, complete only # 1 below and submit any required supportive documentation.

1. What is the purpose of the well/boring investigation? a. An ongoing site assessment case in which a government regulator is the lead agency. If yes, indicate which government regulator is the lead agency, site address, case number, and attach the associated approval letter to the permit application;
GeoTracker EnviroStor ID: Case ID / Global ID:

Site Address:
b. Part of an Environmental Site Assessment for property ownership transfer; or c. Geotechnical investigation for proposed construction, land stabilization; or d. Other:

2. What field procedures will be utilized to determine if contamination exists?

3. What procedures will be used to determine whether samples will be sent for laboratory testing or archiving?

4. What constituents will be monitored and tested (Include laboratory analytical method)?

5. How will samples be transported and preserved?

6. What is your removal plan for containerized soil cuttings and purge water? J. Well Completion Report:

California Water Code Section 13751 requires that anyone who constructs, alters, or destroys a water well, cathodic protection well, groundwater monitoring well, or geothermal heat exchange well must file with the Department of Water Resources a report completion within 60 days of the completion of the work. Drillers submit their well completion reports with the Online System of Well Completion Reports (OSWCR, say "Oscar"). OSWCR users create an account based on their C-57 license that DWR will validate. Upon approval users will be able to submit Well Completion Reports.

Initial Monitoring Borings…………………... $ 265.00
Additional Borings (up to 6)…………………
Additional Borings (7+)………………………
x $ 53.00
WLR*
Initial Destruction……….…………………... $ 265.00
Additional Destructions (up to 6)………….. x $ 53.00

Stanislaus County Monitoring Well / Boring Permit Application Revised 2024 Page 7 of 7

Path: \\todd-file\data\Projects\Turlock Round 3 Projects 64211\GRAPHICS\Well_Construction_Details_20230407.gpj April 2023 Figure 32
MW-9 Proposed
Well Design
0 20
40 60
80 100
120
140
160
180
200
Depth (feet)
Annular Cement Seal
Type II Portland Neat (0' to 165')
Bentonite Transition Seal
(165' to 170')
#2/12 Graded Monterey
Sand Filter Pack (170' to 205')
2'' Schedule 80 PVC
Blank Casing (2' to 175')
2'' Schedule 80 PVC
Slotted Screen .02'' (175' to 195')
2'' Schedule 80 PVC
Blank Casing with End Cap
(195' to 200')
165'
170'
205'
175'
195'
200'
At-Grade Completion
with Locking Cap
Ground Surface Elevation:
121.7 feet MSL
Estimated water level, Fall 2015

74.3 feet-bgs

A!
MW-9
Figure 10
Monitoring Well
Site MW-9
One monitoring well will be
constructed at this location.

February 2023
Santa Fe Ave
Joe Ruddy Ct
(
"N
0 200
E Whitmore Ave Feet
Tully Rd

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE
INSURER F :

INSURER E :

INSURER D :

INSURER C :

INSURER B :

INSURER A :

NAIC #
NAME:

CONTACT
(A/C, No):

FAX
E-MAIL
ADDRESS:

PRODUCER
(A/C, No, Ext):

PHONE

INSURED
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

OTHER:
(Per accident)
(Ea accident)
$
$
N / A
SUBR
WVD
ADDL
INSD

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. $
$
$
$

PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
BODILY INJURY (Per person)

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT

AUTOS ONLY

AUTOS ONLY AUTOS

NON-OWNED

OWNED SCHEDULED

ANY AUTO

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
Y / N

WORKERS COMPENSATION

AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH)
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
If yes, describe under

ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
$
$
$
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
ER
OTHSTATUTEPER
(MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS POLICY EXP(MM/DD/YYYY)

POLICY EFF

LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER
INSR
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required)

EXCESS LIAB
UMBRELLA LIAB EACH OCCURRENCE $
AGGREGATE $
$
OCCUR

CLAIMS-MADE
DED RETENTION $
PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $
GENERAL AGGREGATE $
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $
MED EXP (Any one person) $
EACH OCCURRENCE $

DAMAGE TO RENTED
PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY

CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:

POLICY PROJECT LOC

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)

CANCELLATION

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
ACORD 25 (2016/03)
© 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

CERTIFICATE HOLDER
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
HIRED

AUTOS ONLY
7/1/2025
Risk Strategies Company
2040 Main Street, Suite 450
Irvine, CA 92614
949-242-9237
www.risk-strategies.com CA DOI License No. 0F06675
RSC Insurance Brokerage
Sherry Young
[email protected]
ABC Liovin Drilling, Inc.
1180 East Burnett Street
Signal Hill CA 90755
86066215
Excess Liability follows form to the general, auto, employer's liability, and cpl/pl policies. *For Bid and Information Purposes Only*
This certificate issued for Bid and Information Purposes Only. 1,000,000
50,000
5,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
10,000,000
10,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
A 1000067029251 7/1/2025 7/1/2026
B 1000638043251 7/1/2025 7/1/2026
A 1000337351251 7/1/2025 7/1/2026
0 B 100200697900 7/1/2025 7/1/2026

CA & NV
Y
A Contractors Pollution Liability 1000067029251 7/1/2025 7/1/2026 $1,000,000 Each Occ / $2,000,000 Agg A Professional Liability 1000067029251 7/1/2025 7/1/2026 $1,000,000 Per Claim / $2,000,000 Agg Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company 13604
Starr Indemnity & Liability Company 38318
86066215 | 25-26 GL-AL-XS-WC-CPL-PL | Sherry Young | 7/1/2025 10:40:14 AM (PDT) | Page 1 of 1

1902056-2
Meeting Date: February 9, 2026
Subject: Grant Writing Services
Enclosures: Grant Proposals and Conceptual Drawings
Presented By: Dominique Romo, City Manager
Approved By: ____________________________
City Manager
Recommended Council Action:

Approve engagement of Grant Management Associates (GMA) to provide grant research services for the Public Safety/Civic Center Project in an amount not to exceed $1,800.

Background and Overview:

On January 22, 2024, the City Council approved a contract with NJA Architecture for architectural services associated with Phase 1 of the Civic Center Architectural Design Project. This phase was funded in the amount of $103,600 using the City’s allocation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funds.

ARPA provided $1.9 trillion in federal COVID‑19 relief, including $350 billion for state and local governments through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). The City of Hughson received $1,809,708, which was allocated across several citywide projects, including Phase 1 of the Civic Center Architectural Design Project.

The Civic Center Project originally contemplated redevelopment of the existing City Hall and Fire District site, with potential use of adjacent roadways. The Hughson branch of the Stanislaus County Library also expressed interest in participating due to space limitations at its current location. Phase 1 of the Civic Center Project included: Square footage and space needs analysis, Two conceptual design solutions, Up to three architectural renderings, A detailed cost estimate for design services, and a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review.

Through multiple meetings with the Fire District and Sheriff’s Office, the project evolved into two separate buildings. The Fire District’s facility, now referred to as Phase 1: Public Safety Center, would house both Fire and Police services, with shared common spaces such as lockers, training rooms, break areas, and conference rooms. The Civic Center building would follow as Phase 2, housing the County Library as well.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.3
SECTION 6: NEW BUSINESS

1902056-2
Given the estimated project cost of $25–$30 million, securing external funding is essential. All grant writing firms consulted have advised that the City will need to obtain multiple grants to fully fund the project, supplemented by potential budget requests and federal or state earmarks where possible.

Discussion:

The City of Hughson received four (4) proposals for grant writing and strategic funding support from Grant Management Associates (GMA), California Public Policy Group (CPPG), Townsend Public Affairs (TPA), and California Consulting (CC). Each firm offers a different combination of cost, expertise, and service model.

GMA provides highly technical grant research and capital funding strategy, making them well‑suited for the City’s Public Safety and Civic Center Project. Their pricing is competitive for research but hourly for writing. GMA boosts a 90.2% success rate, has high level technical expertise, and has secured $100 million plus in federal awards
CPPG offers a balanced approach with strong municipal experience, strategic planning, and grant writing across multiple departments. Their retainer model provides ongoing support and proactive funding identification. CPPG has strong public sector references and experience and has secured $285 million since 2021.

TPA appears to provide the most comprehensive package, combining grant writing with state and federal advocacy, earmark strategy, and legislative support. Their services appear the most robust, with over 150 legislative wins and they have secured $3.2 billion since their inception.

California Consulting offers the most affordable and flexible pricing, with a large team capable of producing a high volume of grant applications. Their approach is practical and cost‑effective, securing $1.6 billion since their inception.

Staff’s evaluation considers cost, expertise, municipal fit, and alignment with the City’s funding needs.

GMA CPPG TPA CC
Cost Research: $1,600
Writing: $150/hr
Retainer or
per-project; typically
mid-range
Retainer: $5,000/mo
Per-grant: $5k–$25k
Retainer: $4,800/mo
Per-grant: $2k–$18k
Staffing 59 specialists;
PhDs; engineers;
bankers
16 staff; municipal
experts; former city
officials
23 staff; lobbyists +
grant writers
40 staff; 30 grant
writers
Scope
of
Services
Research, writing,
capital stack, tax
credits, post-award
Strategy, readiness,
writing, tracking,
compliance
Writing, advocacy,
earmarks, budget
requests, post-award
Research, writing,
administration,
monthly reporting
Cost Considerations

1902056-2
Grant writing costs vary significantly by firm and by grant size. Larger, more complex grants, such as those needed for the Public Safety Center, require extensive time and can take months to prepare. For example, at $150/hour, a 40‑hour work week totals $6,000, and many large federal grants require substantially more time.

To manage costs responsibly, staff recommend engaging GMA with a not to exceed amount of $1,800 to conduct exploratory grant research in accordance with their proposal, limiting this grant research to the Public Safety/Civic Center Project in partnership with the Hughson Fire Protection District. This effort is intended solely to identify potential external funding opportunities that could supplement and offset future project costs.

Approval of this item does not commit the City to any future phases of the project, additional consultant services, or capital expenditures.

Staff could then return to Council in the future for approvals prior to pursuing any high‑cost, per‑grant applications. Staff will also continue to support the selected firm to minimize billable hours wherever possible.

Fiscal Impact:

Approval would authorize a not to exceed $1,800 expenditure for GMA to conduct exploratory grant research.

Funding will be included in the mid-year FY 2025/2026 budget adjustments. No additional commitments for future project phases or expenditures are implied.

Grant Management Associates (GMA) is pleased to offer a discounted price for a grant research effort for the city of Hughson’s planned two-phase Public Safety and Civic Center Project, with an initial focus on the public safety side, in part because this designation is likely to attract more grant funding specific to public safety.

Grant Research
Our normal price is $1,800 discounted to $1,600. GMA has an entire business unit dedicated to grant research with three of its fifty-nine people. The firm does over a hundred grant research projects a year and has developed and refined its grant research process since 2009.

In a two-week time period, we will create a customized “grant library” inside our user-friendly project management software, ASANA, with all the key information designed for an executive-level person to make decisions in regard to grant strategy. This “grant library” can also be downloaded into an Excel spreadsheet. If desired, GMA can include grant research relevant to other departments within the city, but not part of this particular project, at no extra cost.

Beyond grants, we can also research loans, forgivable loans, and tax credits for building projects that cities can turn directly into cash for so-called “green” elements to their building design, at no extra charge. Large projects like these are often funded by a “capital stack” from multiple sources.

GMA has three bankers on its team, and our CEO, Kristin Cooper, previously worked for a green hedge fund and was a full professor in the school of engineering at CSU Chico, where for seven of her seventeen years there, she ran the grant programs end-to-end for five of the colleges. She founded the Concrete Construction Program at the university, and her expertise is in materials science and green construction.

Kristin graded National Science Foundation grants for seven years, considered the most difficult of all grants. She has served as an expert witness for the US DOJ on two grant fraud cases, winning both in out-of-court settlements. In the past six weeks, she has given four speeches on grants at large conventions. She has a national reputation and would be considered at the pinnacle of the grant world.

Grant Writing
Grant writing is our core business, and we have a 90.2% success rate since 2009. GMA is considered by many to be the premier grant firm in the world, with 503 current and former clients, including five states and seventy-two local governments, over half of them in California. Our grant team of 59 specialists includes thirteen Ph.D.s.

GMA is headquartered in Durham, California, a town similar in population to Hughson and located in California’s Central Valley. This part of California is of great interest and concern to our CEO, who has lived here since 1974. GMA will discount our normal and customary rate of $225 an hour for grant writing to $150 an hour for Hughson. Our CEO has a master’s degree in the project management arena and has over thirty years of grant and project management experience. GMA does a detailed and careful estimate for every grant writing project. All of our grant writing projects are managed inside our project management software. You are invited to it, and can see at any moment our progress on your grant application.

We will also sometimes do a detailed analysis and pre-soring of a grant opportunity to identify strengths and particular weaknesses in order to increase our score. Most grants are graded on a hundred-point sale, and applicants often lose by only one or two points. Stretching for every point possible is one of the keys to our 90.2% win rate since 2009. We did this pre-scoring exercise recently for a client who applied in the first round and lost, then hired GMA. We pre-scored them below fifty points and got them to 92 and a first-place win and the highest award amount - $100,000,000.

Grant Wins
The most recent grant that GMA won in the Valley was this one in Kern County:

Golden Empire Transit District
California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA)
Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program
October 2024
$117,877,595 Award - Total Project $147,346,993
Other building construction awards include:

Ramapo College of New Jersey
OSHE Higher Education Capital Facilities Programs Joint Solicitation - May 2023 $31,700,000 Awarded - for a new campus building
MP Assets Corporation (Microporous)
U.S. Department of Energy
Advanced Energy Manufacturing and Recycling Factory

November 2023
$100,000,000 Award - the largest award in Round 1 for a $1.2B project Mainspring Energy, Inc.

U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Manufacturing & Energy Supply Chains
Accelerating Clean Energy Manufacturing in America's Energy and Industrial Communities October 2024
$87,000,000 Award - the highest award in Round 2
Establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to produce 1,000 linear generators annually Apricus Energy Partners
U.S. Department of Energy - Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association Big Rock H2 Production Facility
July 2025
$6,700,000 Grant, $31,700,000 match, $38,400,000 total project costs Development of a renewable hydrogen production facility Competitive and Saleable Tax Credit Allocation (2 separate awards) Infrastructure New Building Projects
January 2025
$220,000,000
USDA Infrastructure Loan
October 2025
$18,000,000
Some 86 California winning grants are listed on our website, along with our federal and nonprofit grant wins. About a third of all our grant wins are on the site, in part because of non-disclosure agreements. www.grantmanagementassoc.com
Pre-Award Negotiation and Post-Award Grant Management
GMA also does pre-award negotiation and post-award grant management. Our leader of this business unit is a Certified Grant Management Specialist (CGMS), the industry’s gold standard. She worked at a Big Four accounting firm, has taught employees at nearly every major federal agency how to do their job in this arena, plus teaches the subject at the university level.

She also consults Homeland Security and USDA on post-award grant management. With 33 years in the industry, she’s exceptional. Berkshire Hathaway is a post-award client of GMA’s for whom we won a $37,800,000 infrastructure grant.

We customize our post-award grant management to do as little or as much as you wish and are qualified to assist in all the areas of post-award: accounting, audit, compliance, procurement, and reporting. State and federal grantors have unique accounting and procurement rules that need to be followed.

GMA would be delighted to assist Hughson on this exciting and bold project!! Grant Management Associates
P.O. Box 246
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 228-9235
Kristin Cooper, Founder
[email protected]

TITLEPROPOSAL FOR GRANT RESEARCH, WRITING,

AND STRATEGIC CONSULTING SERVICES
Jake Whitaker
Director of Grant Services
[email protected]
Phone: (530) 681-9731

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Firm’s Qualifications........................................................................................................ 3 Experience and Capabilities............................................................................................ 4 Team Personnel............................................................................................................. 5 Jake Whitaker, Director of Grant Services ..................................................................... 5 Maira Durazo, Senior Grant Writing Associate............................................................... 7 Mary Sylla, Grant Writing Associate.............................................................................. 8 Bruce Rudd, Senior Consultant.................................................................................... 9 Heather Montano, Grant Writing Consultant............................................................... 10 Public Agency References............................................................................................. 11 Reference #1: City of Bakersfield ............................................................................... 11 Reference #2: City of Santa Rosa ............................................................................... 12 Reference #3: City of San Bernardino ......................................................................... 13 Scope of Work................................................................................................................ 15 The CPPG Way: Strategy, Readiness, Results ................................................................. 15 Grant Proposal Development and Submission............................................................ 16 Grant Opportunity Identification and Tracking............................................................. 16 Grant Strategy and Readiness.................................................................................... 17 Milestones and Deliverables ......................................................................................... 18 Cost Proposal................................................................................................................ 20 Option #1: Monthly Retainer Structure........................................................................... 20 Option #2: Per-Project Fee Schedule + Hourly Rate Structure .......................................... 20 Exhibit A: List of Past Funded Grant Programs ................................................................ 22

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 3 FIRM’S QUALIFICATIONS
Over the past six years, the California Public Policy Group (CPPG), formerly known as Renne Public Policy Group (RPPG), has emerged as a statewide leader in legislative advocacy, funding strategy, grant writing, and municipal consulting. We are proud to work with 31 local government clients spanning nearly every region of California. Led by Founder and CEO Dane Hutchings, CPPG is headquartered in Sacramento and supported by a team of 16 professionals, including legislative advocates, grant writers, municipal policy advisors, and operational staff. Our team is committed to meeting the highest standards of transparency and ethics and providing highquality, boutique customer service.

Established in 2021, CPPG’s Grant Services team has a strong and growing track record of successful grant applications across a wide array of competitive state and federal funding programs. The team includes 4 full-time staff members and 4 sub-contractors that have been carefully vetted and regularly take assignments on behalf of CPPG’s clients. Our portfolio of successful grant applications spans a range of critical local priorities including traffic safety, parks and open space, fire and emergency response, broadband access, homelessness, climate resilience, library modernization, and infrastructure renewal. This success reflects the technical quality of our applications, our ability to strategically align local projects with broader funding priorities, and our team’s deep commitment to delivering results for our clients.

GRANT FUNDING SECURED
Combined funds that CPPG secured on behalf of local
government and nonprofit clients since the Grant
Services Team began operating in 2021.

SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICATIONS
Total number of successful grant applications prepared
by CPPG’s Grant Services Team.

CLIENT UPDATES SENT IN 2025 (YTD)
Targeted Grant Alerts, monthly Municipal Funding
Outlook reports, and memos covering federal grant
policy developments
$285M
128
65

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 4 Experience and Capabilities
The CPPG Grant Services Team brings a depth of experience developing complex proposals and aligning them with the nuanced priorities of federal and state funding programs. We are wellversed in the full lifecycle of grant development—from early-stage project scoping and stakeholder coordination through to final submission and compliance review—and maintain a strong working knowledge of government grant application systems and protocols. We understand the political, regulatory, and administrative landscape in which grant programs operate, and we leverage this knowledge to help our clients translate their priorities into fundable grant applications.

CPPG’s Grant Services Team currently supports over a dozen municipal clients. We have delivered successful outcomes for some of California’s most complex municipalities, including a member of the “Big 10,” as well as highly urbanized Bay Area jurisdictions and rural communities striving to improve infrastructure and quality of life in their communities. Across all settings, we support agencies in securing competitive funding that supports long-term fiscal sustainability and capacity building through high-impact grant initiatives.

Our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team decades of combined expertise in issue areas that are high priorities for municipal governments, including traffic safety and complete streets; park and public space improvements; homelessness and housing initiatives; community and economic development; climate resilience; transit; and public safety. CPPG’s Grant Services Team supports clients in navigating highly competitive programs, helping to ensure proposals are grounded in data, responsive to scoring criteria, and designed for implementation success.

The firm’s areas of expertise include:

Transportation infrastructure
Public safety and criminal justice
Firefighting and wildfire prevention
Water infrastructure
Green spaces and parks
Transit
Economic development
Workforce development
Housing construction
Homelessness and human services
Clean energy infrastructure
Hazard mitigation
For a full list of programs where CPPG has secured awards, please see Exhibit A: List of Past Funded Grant Programs.

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 5 Team Personnel
Each of CPPG’s consultants brings both technical grant writing skills and lived experience in government and community advocacy. Our assigned personnel have extensive experience supporting municipal clients through strategic grant planning and hands-on proposal development. Their combined experience includes awarded funds across dozens of federal and state programs. Together, this team is well-positioned to meet the City of Hughson’s grantseeking and management needs with the high level of skill, reliability, and strategic foresight necessary for sustained success. CPPG’s Grant Services Team functions as a 100% remote workplace. The primary office location for management of the team is the firm’s Sacramento office located at 1127 11th Street, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Name Title Role Years of Experience Work Location
Jake Whitaker
Director of
Grant
Services
Main Point of
Contact,
Grant Writer
8 years of related
experience. Woodland, CA
Maira Durazo
Senior Grant
Writing
Associate
Primary Grant
Writer
7 years of related
experience. Banning, CA
Mary Sylla Grant Writing
Associate
Secondary
Grant Writer
20 years of related
experience. San Rafael, CA
Bruce Rudd Senior
Consultant*
Strategic
Counsel
42 years of related
experience. Overland Park, KS
Heather
Montano
Grant Writing
Consultant*
Secondary
Grant Writer
5 years of related
experience. San Diego, CA
* Denotes a 1099 contracted/subconsultant position.

Jake Whitaker, Director of Grant Services
APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE: AT A GLANCE
• Certified Grant Writer with Over $160 Million in Funding Secured for Local Government Agencies, Institutions of Higher Education, and Nonprofit Organizations
• Nearly 10 Years of Experience Working in and with Local Government
• 4 Years of Experience as a Local Government Elected Official • Member, Grant Professionals Association
• Certificated Grant Manager through Grant Management USA • B.A. Politics, Willamette University
More About Jake
Jake Whitaker serves as Director of Grant Services at CPPG, where he leads our team in developing high impact grant proposals for local governments and public agencies across California. Since launching the Grant Services practice in June 2021, Jake has worked on 61

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 6 successful proposals – securing more than $160 million in grant awards. His consulting work spans across the state of California, working with communities of various sizes, geographies, and demographics; from the Central Valley City of Bakersfield, the ninth-largest city in California, to the agrarian community of Greenfield (pop. 18,000) in the Salinas Valley, the Inland Empire urban population center of the City of San Bernardino, the San Mateo Peninsula City of Redwood City, and the North Bay City of Santa Rosa. Jake first honed his grant writing skills working as an Administrative Analyst for the County of Yolo.

Among Jake’s signature accomplishments is his leadership role in securing over $20 million for the San Bernardino Community College District through California Workforce Development Board’s High Road Training Partnership (HRTP) and High Road Construction Careers programs.

This effort represented a landmark regional collaboration, involving all 12 Inland Empire community colleges with programming across multiple industry sectors, to advance equitydrive career pathways to good paying jobs for low-income residents living in historically disinvested areas.

Jake also played a key role in supporting the Southeast Strong initiative in Bakersfield, which was awarded $42 million through the EPA’s Community Change Grant ($20 million) and the Strategic Growth Council’s Transformative Climate Communities program ($22 million). These grant awards support a multi-year, community-led investment in housing, mobility, transit access, urban greening, and workforce development in the long-neglected and historically underserved area of Southeast Bakersfield.

With a proven track record of securing millions of state and federal dollars for local public agencies and nonprofit organizations, Jake’s portfolio of grant awards includes transportation infrastructure, public safety, climate resilience, housing and homelessness, and economic development. He brings nearly a decade of experience working in and with local government, including four years as an elected school board member for his hometown Woodland Joint Unified School District. Known for a collaborative leadership style and sharp strategic insight, Jake excels at translating local priorities into compelling proposals. His expertise spans the full grant lifecycle—from early scoping and strategic positioning to final submission and compliance. A deep knowledge of state and federal funding landscapes enables Jake to offer proactive guidance to clients on upcoming funding opportunities.

Jake also maintains a strong working knowledge of grant management best practices and standards. Working with the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD), Jake has successfully managed reporting and compliance for a complex Economic Development Administration (EDA) project. This multi-year endeavor has required extensive collaboration with the funding agency, including complying with Special Award Conditions (SACs), adhering to federal procurement requirements, submitting multiple amendments, and negotiating a termination for convenience on the original project due to budgetary constraints that resulted in a revised version of the project being subsequently reauthorized for funding by the EDA.

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 7 Maira Durazo, Senior Grant Writing Associate
APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE: AT A GLANCE
• Successful Grant Proposal Writer and Strategist Securing Over $100 Million for Government Agencies and Non-Profits
• Managed over $14 million in federal and state funding, including full grants administration, subcontractor oversight, and compliance with 2 CFR 200 and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Licensed Vocational Nurse for 18 years
• Expertise in Housing and Homeless Programming, Public Health, Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Government Service Delivery
• 7 Years of Experience Working in Local Government
• Master of Public Administration, CSU San Bernardino, CSUSB Certificate—Nonprofit Leadership, CSUDH Certificate—Grant Writing and Administration
• Master of Science in Integrative Nutrition, Bastyr University More About Maira
Maira brings over seven years of professional grant writing and program management experience, along with 18 years of expertise as a licensed healthcare professional, to her role as Senior Grant Writing Associate at CPPG. She has successfully secured over $100 million in competitive grant funding from State and Federal sources and has experience managing the full grant lifecycle, including post-award compliance, fiscal oversight, and performance reporting.

Her experience includes applying federal regulations such as 2 CFR 200, GAO Green Book internal control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with a record of achieving zero findings during single audits. Her work has primarily focused on advancing initiatives in housing and homelessness, public health, mental health, infrastructure development, and workforce development. Maira has managed over $14 million complex portfolios funded through State and Federal agencies, including the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and California Strategic Growth Council, overseeing full compliance and accountability of multi-subcontractor management through GAO Green Book internal control principles.

At CPPG, Maira has developed successful grant applications supporting housing access, homelessness prevention, and permanent supportive housing across multiple jurisdictions. Her writing consistently weaves together strategic planning, evidence-based best practices, and community impact.

Maira holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from California State University, San Bernardino, along with Certificates in Nonprofit Leadership, Grant Writing and Administration.

Her previous roles in local government and regional planning—including with the City of Redlands and Riverside County’s Housing, Homelessness Prevention, and Workforce Solutions

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 8 Department—helped shape her systems-level understanding of housing equity and the intersectional barriers faced by justice-involved and chronically homeless individuals.

Mary Sylla, Grant Writing Associate

APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE AT A GLANCE
• Successful Nonprofit Executive and Fundraiser
• Over 20 Years of Grant Writing Experience and Over $10 Million in Funding Secured
• Expertise in Public Health and Social Justice Projects • 12 Years of Experience as a Local Government Elected Official • J.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, MPH, UC Berkeley, B.A. in Public Policy, Brown University
• Member of the California Bar
More About Mary
Mary Sylla is a lawyer and member of the California Bar with a master’s degree in public health and over 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, advocacy, and grant writing. She has successfully written proposals for and managed millions of dollars of county, state, and federal funding for nonprofit organizations, including funding for novel public health programs and innovative research to improve medical treatment in jails and prisons. In addition, as a policy advocate, she has successfully lobbied for legislation and budgets requests in California to increase access to syringe services and other public health programs.

Mary is also a local elected official in Marin County, serving on the Board of Directors of the Ross Valley Sanitary District (RVSD) since 2012. During her tenure, the District emerged as wastewater leader in the region, earning recognition as the Small Collections System of the Year by the California Water Environmental Agency (CWEA) and being awarded for Organizational Excellence by the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) in 2023. Mary currently serves as President of the Board as well as one of RVSD’s two delegates to the Central Marin Sanitation Agency, the region’s wastewater treatment plant.

Prior to joining CPPG, Mary served as Director of Policy for the National Harm Reduction Coalition and as a Senior Staff Attorney at the Drug Policy Alliance. Earlier in her career, she worked for the U.S. Department of Justice in the Civil Rights Division and for the ACLU of Southern California. Mary also founded a nonprofit organization focused on the public health challenge of HIV in jails and prisons, and she served as an adjunct professor at Touro University California’s School of Public Health.

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 9 Bruce Rudd, Senior Consultant
APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE: AT A GLANCE
• 42 Years of Public Service, Including Serving as The City Manager of Fresno, Assistant City Manager, Director of
Transportation, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation • Extensive Knowledge and Understanding of Municipal Finance and Operations
• Successfully Managed Multiple Complex Grant-Funded Capital Improvement Projects
• Secured $100 Million In Transformative Climate Communities Funding for the City of Fresno
• B.S. In Business Administration, University of Phoenix More About Bruce
Bruce Rudd retired from the City of Fresno after 42 years of public service that culminated with his appointment by Mayor Ashley Swearengin to the position of City Manager in June 2013. The City of Fresno is unique when compared to other cities of its size in that public transportation and airports departments are also managed and operated by the City.

Bruce represented the City of Fresno on the County of Fresno Council of Government’s (CFCOG) Policy Advisory Council and advised the Mayor and other policymakers on transportation projects and/or issues involving CFCOG, the Fresno County Transportation Authority, Caltrans, and the California High Speed Rail Authority. Because of his background and experience in transportation and project management, there were times during the Great Recession when Bruce simultaneously held the role of City Manager and Director of Transportation. One of his final assignments was to assume responsibility for ensuring that Fresno’s $53 million Bus Rapid Transit project was successfully completed.

In his role as City Manager, Bruce Rudd led the effort on behalf of the City of Fresno to vie for a $70 million Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Collaborative grant from the State of California. This included a 50% match requirement or $35 million representing a total investment of more than $100 million in total. Bruce sought out, drafted, and met with key stakeholders throughout the grant application process. In order to fund the needed match, Bruce led the effort to identify a number of internal and external resources that were leveraged, including funding from State Center Community College District, federal Congestion and Mitigation and Transit Program funds, local transportation tax revenues, as well as other sources in order to fund the required match.

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 10 Heather Montano, Grant Writing Consultant
APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE: AT A GLANCE
• Experienced Grant Writer and Consultant with Over $8.7 Million in Funding Secured for Nonprofits, Local Government Agencies, and Community-Based Organizations
• Over 5 years of Experience in Grant Writing, Specializing in Health and Human Services and Community-Based
Organizations
• Member, Grant Professionals Association (GPA)
• B.A. Philosophy, Humboldt State University
More About Heather
Heather Montano is a seasoned grant writer and consultant with a proven track record of helping organizations secure essential funding. Prior to joining CPPG, Heather specialized in working with grassroots organizations, partnering with communities on the ground to secure critical funding needed to sustain and grow their programs. Her early career achievements include helping a local diaper bank triple its revenue in just three years by focusing on private funding strategies. Heather’s expertise expanded into public funding when she secured her first $1 million federal grant through the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP), further solidifying her passion for supporting health equity and community well-being. As a member of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA), Heather is committed to maintaining the highest standards in grant development. Heather’s ability to craft compelling narratives and her dedication to high-quality service make her an invaluable partner for organizations looking to expand their impact and achieve lasting change.

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 11 Public Agency References
Reference #1: City of Bakersfield
Description of Services
CPPG provides state legislative advocacy services and grant writing, research, and strategic consulting services as a combined service offering for the City of Bakersfield.

Annual Cost of Services $13,500 per month. $162,000 annually.

Duration of Providing Services
CPPG has provided services to the City of Bakersfield since August 4, 2021. This service agreement was transferred from RPLG to CPPG effective October 1, 2024.

Grant Funding Awarded $113,575,886
Staffing
Jake Whitaker: Director of Grant Services
Maira Durazo: Senior Grant Writing Associate
Bruce Rudd: Senior Consultant
Heather Montano: Grant Writing Consultant
Client Contact Information
Juan Heredia
Assistant to the City Manager
City of Bakersfield
Phone: (661) 852-7027
Email: [email protected]
Client Testimonial: “CPPG’s grant writers exemplify knowledge, professionalism, and diligence. Their team is driven by purpose and a mission to help government agencies take a holistic approach to seeking outside funding for new programs and infrastructure. We can’t thank CPPG enough for transforming the City’s grant writing operation and working with our team to improve the quality of life for our residents.” Grant Name Agency Amount Submitted Status
Clean California Grant Program Caltrans $1,491,250 2/1/2022 AWARDED Youth Workforce Development
Program CA Volunteers $5,354,257 12/30/2021 AWARDED
Active Transportation Program
California
Transportation
Commission
$2,950,000 6/15/2022 AWARDED
Urban Greening Program
California Natural
Resources
Agency
$1,419,099 3/28/2022 AWARDED
Water and Energy Efficiency
Grant
U.S. Bureau of
Reclamation $499,829 7/28/2022 AWARDED

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 12 RAISE U.S. Department
of Transportation $10,000,000 2/28/2023 AWARDED
Organized Retail Theft
Prevention Program
Board of State
and Community
Corrections
$6,203,009 7/7/2023 AWARDED
Transformative Climate
Communities
Strategic Growth
Council $22,125,000 8/1/2023 AWARDED
Community Change Grant
U.S.

Environmental
Protection Agency
$20,000,000 4/2/2024 AWARDED
Outdoor Recreation Legacy
Partnership
U.S. National Park
Service $13,612,607 4/17/2024 AWARDED
Proposition 47 Grant Program
Board of State
and Community
Corrections
$1,999,374 6/10/2024 AWARDED
Behavioral Health Community
Infrastructure Program (BHCIP)
Department of
Health Care
Services
$22,867,345 11/19/2024 AWARDED
Reference #2: City of Santa Rosa
Description of Services
CPPG provides state legislative advocacy services and grant writing, research, and strategic consulting services as a combined service offering for the City of Santa Rosa.

Annual Cost of Services $9,922.50 per month. $119,070 per year.

Duration of Providing Services
CPPG has provided lobbying services to the City of Santa Rosa since August 26, 2021. Grant writing services were added on December 22, 2022. This service agreement was
transferred from RPLG to CPPG effective October 1, 2024.

Grant Funding Awarded $27,817,072
Staffing
Jake Whitaker: Director of Grant Services
Mary Sylla: Grant Writing Associate
Heather Montano: Grant Writing Consultant
Client Contact Information
Jason Nutt
Assistant City Manager
City of Santa Rosa
Phone: (707) 543-3810
Email: [email protected]

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 13 Client Testimonial: “CPPG provides critical strategic advice for Santa Rosa to ensure we remain competitive in the funding opportunities we seek. Jake and his team allow us to apply for all types of grants and have proven to be a key part of our team to secure this funding. CPPG continues to bolster Santa Rosa’s ability to provide crucial services to our community based on the successes we have had in securing competitive funding.” Grant Name Agency Amount Submitted Status
Encampment Resolution
Funding HCFC $3,907,182 2/28/2023 AWARDED
Low or No Emission Vehicles
Program FTA $9,899,120 4/13/2023 AWARDED
Staffing for Adequate Fire and
Emergency Response (SAFER) FEMA $7,084,440 3/17/2023 AWARDED Community Policing
Microgrants COPS Office $101,904 5/8/2023 AWARDED
Organized Retail Theft
Prevention Program BSCC $560,653 7/7/2023 AWARDED
Statewide Crisis Intervention
Program BSCC $303,523 4/5/2024 AWARDED
Community Policing
Microgrants COPS Office $166,875 5/21/2024 AWARDED
Local Cybersecurity Grant
Program CalOES $250,000 9/27/2024 AWARDED
Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program CalOES/ FEMA $3,886,000 8/4/2023 AWARDED
OTS Traffic Safety Grant (EMS) OTS $213,555 1/31/2025 AWARDED Proposition 47 Grant Program BSCC $1,693,820 6/23/2025 AWARDED Reference #3: City of San Bernardino
Description of Services CPPG provides grant writing, research, and strategic consulting services for the City of San Bernardino.

Annual Cost of Services $8,500 per month. $102,000 per year.

Duration of Providing Services
CPPG has provided services to the City of San Bernardino since May 9, 2022. This service agreement was transferred from RPLG to CPPG effective October 1, 2024.

Grant Funding Awarded $22,546,181

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 14 Staffing
Jake Whitaker: Director of Grant Services
Maira Durazo: Senior Grant Writing Associate
Bruce Rudd: Senior Consultant
Client Contact Information
Mary Alvarez-Gomez
Grant Division Manager
City of San Bernardino
Phone: (909) 384-5341
Email: [email protected]
Client Testimonial: “The CPPG team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the grant seeking and application process that has elevated the quality and output in our grant writing.

They are professional, organized, and have developed an understanding of the unique needs of our City that helps us make strategic decisions when seeking competitive grant funding.” Grant Name Agency Amount Submitted Status
Building Forward CA State Library $6,409,370 5/18/2023 AWARDED Safe Streets and Roads for All
(Planning)
U.S. Department
of Transportation $240,800 7/10/2023 AWARDED
Local Agency Technical
Assistance
California Public
Utilities
Commission
$425,256 9/20/2022 AWARDED
Bridge Investment Program
(Planning)
U.S. Department
of Transportation $676,348 2/19/2024 AWARDED
Safe Streets and Roads for All
(Implementation)
U.S. Department
of Transportation $5,279,592 5/16/2024 AWARDED
Encampment Resolution
Funding (ERF-3)
California
Department of
Housing and
Community
Development
$4,569,511 1/31/2024 AWARDED
Extreme Heat and Community
Resilience
Governor’s Office
of Planning and
Research
$175,000 5/7/2024 AWARDED
Highway Safety Improvement
Program Caltrans $2,946,150 9/9/2024 AWARDED

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 15

SCOPE OF WORK
The CPPG Way: Strategy, Readiness, Results
At CPPG, we believe that effective grant-seeking is rooted in intentionality and preparation—not just writing to a deadline. Our approach is built around the idea that grant readiness is the cornerstone of success. We help our clients evaluate whether a project is truly ready to compete by asking the right questions: Is the project well-defined? Are the costs realistic? Are the stakeholders aligned? Has the community been engaged? Do we have the data necessary to justify the need for this project?
This vetting of readiness thresholds is more than a checklist—it reflects a project’s ability to meet a funder’s expectations: to be completed on budget, on schedule, and in alignment with program requirements. Whether for planning or capital grants, we assess where a project falls on the readiness spectrum and advise whether to pursue now or prepare for a future round. We don’t just help clients chase funding—we work with them build readiness by developing the internal clarity, capacity, and strategic momentum needed to compete successfully again and again. This makes our work sustainable and positions our clients for long-term success.

While every funding program is different, we’ve found that winning proposals feature the same common elements: a clearly defined problem, a well-articulated solution, a feasible budget, organizational capacity, and a plan to measure impact. These principles guide how we design and structure every proposal. These are the Core Elements of Grant-Seeking.

CPPG’s grant application development process moves through clearly defined and managed phases—Preparation, Development, and Submission. Each phase is guided by a strategic work plan and clear timelines that is prepared at the start of the process, with clearly defined roles for each member of the application development team. We begin each project with a structured kickoff, ensure consistent communication and document sharing throughout development, and perform rigorous quality control prior to submission. This disciplined approach ensures not only

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 16 technical completeness, but also that every proposal reflects the client’s voice, priorities, and readiness to deliver.

Grant Proposal Development and Submission
• Proposal Development: CPPG will provide grant writing and proposal development services from start to finish of the proposal development process. This includes preparing funding abstracts, project narratives, and the required forms and attachments. The grant writer will convene a kickoff meeting for each project and outline expectations for all staff involved in preparing the application. Optimizing your use of resources and staff time is an overarching priority for our team. CPPG will develop a strategic work plan for the development of each proposal, take the lead in scheduling meetings, and work to obtain relevant information from stakeholders. • Collaborative Approach: CPPG utilizes a collaborative grant writing process to compile highly competitive proposals. Our skilled consultants understand that leveraging the subject matter expertise of our client is critical to success. We use cloud-based document-sharing services to enable real-time feedback from the client throughout the proposal development process. When there is an active project, the assigned grant writer will schedule weekly/bi-weekly calls to provide a consistent check-in point (cadence is determined on a case-by-case basis). • Quality Control: Prior to submitting a grant application, CPPG’s grant writer will review the contents of the narrative and each attachment, check for typographical or grammatical errors, and ensure that all required components for a complete proposal are included in the application package.
• Peer Review: CPPG’s consultants are available to provide peer review for grant applications prepared by the client’s own staff.
• Advocacy: CPPG’s grant writers work in partnership with our Sacramento lobbying team to notify legislators about grant applications in their districts and request letters of support to include in grant applications.

Grant Opportunity Identification and Tracking
• Progress Monitoring and Grant Tracking: CPPG’s team will provide monthly Grant Activity Reports that include a comprehensive list of grant applications in progress, grant opportunities being vetted, funding opportunities being tracked by CPPG’s team on behalf of the client, and the outcomes (awarded/pending/rejected) of submitted grant applications. These customized tracking lists are organized based on identified focus areas and aligned to the client’s priority projects, which are developed using feedback from interdepartmental staff during the onboarding process.

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 17 • Funding Opportunity Research: CPPG conducts continual and comprehensive research to keep clients informed of upcoming grant opportunities. Proactively identifying funding priorities allows staff and consultants to focus grant-seeking efforts in a way that supports the client’s long-term strategic goals and helps strategically align grant-seeking activities with council-approved priorities. CPPG clients receive the monthly Municipal Funding Outlook report detailing current and cyclical grant programs administered by federal, state, and regional agencies. • Monitoring the State Budget: CPPG’s Director of Grant Services works directly with legislative advocates who provide updates and analysis on the state budget and relevant bills, allowing the Grant Services Team to proactively identify upcoming opportunities, the creation of new grant programs, and changes to existing grant programs.

Grant Strategy and Readiness
• Strategic Planning: CPPG works directly with organizational leadership teams to identify funding and service gaps to inform grant-seeking activities. We schedule “deep dive” meetings with departments within the client’s organization as part of our onboarding process to focus on key priorities and use these priorities to drive our research and grant tracking efforts.
• Grant Readiness: CPPG’s consultants will support the client’s efforts to proactively identify priority projects and triage potential grant opportunities to support these projects. As part of this effort, our consultants will vet projects for competitive viability to support the development of strong grant applications. • Interdepartmental Grants Teams: CPPG frequently works with clients to form an Interdepartmental/Interdisciplinary Grants Team. This model is intended to designate and bring together the main points of contact in key departments for consistent communication and sharing of upcoming opportunities, breaking down silos and building an organizational culture that prioritizes grant-seeking at the staff level.

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 18 Milestones and Deliverables
# Activity Timeline /
Frequency Deliverable
1 Kickoff Meeting with City’s designated
primary point of contact to review contract
scope, establish communication protocols,
and confirm immediate priorities.

Month 1
Kickoff agenda, meeting
notes, and agreed-upon
communication plan
2 Deep Dive Meetings with key City
departments (Finance, Community
Development, Public Works, Police, Fire,
etc.) to assess current funding needs,
identify priority projects, and evaluate grant
readiness.

Months 1 - 3
(series of
sessions)
Summary of
departmental priorities
and readiness
assessment notes
3 Summary of Findings & Strategic Alignment
Report synthesizing input from Deep Dives,
outlining recommended focus areas, crossdepartmental opportunities, and a preliminary grant-seeking roadmap.

End of
Month 3
Written report delivered
to Finance Director and
City Manager’s Office
4 Customized Grant Opportunity Tracking List
developed and aligned with City priorities
and readiness. This list becomes the
foundation for ongoing opportunity
monitoring.

Month 3,
refined
quarterly
Customized tracking list
integrated into monthly
Grant Activity Reports
5 Establishment of Interdepartmental Grants
Team to institutionalize coordination,
ensure ongoing staff input, and build
internal capacity.

Month 3
Formal roster of
departmental
representatives; initial
team meeting
6 Ongoing Grant Research & Notification:
continuous identification of relevant
federal, state, and regional opportunities;
Grant Alerts with tailored email
notifications sent as opportunities emerge.

Continuous
Targeted Grant Alerts,
with distribution lists
tailored based on
subject-matter relevance
7 Grant Proposal Development &
Submission: full-service writing,
preparation of required attachments,
budget narratives, and submission.

Continuous Completed grant
applications

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 19 8 Monthly Meetings with the City’s point of
contact to review active opportunities,
submitted proposals, and upcoming
deadlines.

Monthly Meeting agendas and
notes
9 Monthly Grant Activity Report with updates
on tracking list, opportunities in
development, status of submitted
applications, and anticipated timelines for
award decisions.

Monthly Written report
10 Municipal Funding Outlook Report providing
broader statewide and federal funding
landscape analysis.

Monthly Report delivered
electronically
11 Annual Interdepartmental Strategy Session
with the Grants Team to revisit and refine
multi-year priorities.

Annually,
after Year 1
(June)
Updated strategic focus
areas
12 Annual Grant Services Report summarizing
funding pursued, awarded, and pending;
analysis of outcomes and
recommendations for the next year.

Annually
(December)
Written report submitted
to primary point of
contact

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 20

COST PROPOSAL
Option #1: Monthly Retainer Structure
The Monthly Retainer Structure offers a full service, ongoing partnership designed to maximize strategic alignment, ensure grant readiness, and provide continuous support for the City’s funding priorities. Under this model, CPPG functions as an extension of staff, proactively identifying, vetting, and preparing competitive grant applications while providing regular updates and consultation.

The retainer includes unlimited grant writing services, grant research, strategic grant consulting, and grant management support. CPPG’s Grant Services Team will provide strategic consulting support, proactive grant opportunity research, and develop and submit grant proposals on behalf of the client. CPPG schedules monthly meetings with clients that have us on retainer to keep clients informed of upcoming funding opportunities and progress on grant-seeking activities. Consultants are available to meet with staff on request to discuss grant opportunities and funding needs.

Monthly Retainer Amount Annual Contract Total
On-Call Grant Research,
Writing, and Strategic
Consulting Services
$4,000 per month $48,000 per year
Option #2: Per-Project Fee Schedule + Hourly Rate Structure Under this model, CPPG will provide comprehensive proposal development services from kickoff through final submission, with fees determined by the size and complexity of each grant opportunity. Costs associated with the per-project fee schedule are predictable and appropriately scaled based on the potential funding amount, while still providing access to the same high-quality grant writing services offered by CPPG. An hourly rate will be billed for services requested outside of the scope of a specific grant application assignment.

Tier 1 Grants worth $50,000 and below or Letters of
Intent/Inquiry (standalone)
$2,000
Tier 2 $50,001 to $200,000 $6,000
Tier 3 $200,001 to $499,999 $8,000
Tier 4 $500,000 to $1,499,999 $10,000
Tier 5 $1,500,000 to $5,000,000 $12,000
Tier 6 $5,000,001 or higher $16,000

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 21 The per-project fee will be billed upon submission of the grant application. If, for whatever reason, a grant writing project is assigned to CPPG and the client decides at a later point not to move forward with submitting the grant application, an assessment of the total of time committed to the discontinued project will be compiled and submitted to the client for payment at the hourly rates below.

Position Billable Hourly Rate
Director of Grant Services $325/hour
Senior Consultant $300/hour
Senior Associate $250/hour
Grant Writing Associate $200/hour
Consultant $150/hour
Grant Services Analyst $100/hour
Grant Services Assistant $50/hour
The above hourly rates would be billed for targeted research, strategic consulting, peer review services, grant management, and any other activities that are not directly related to an assigned grant application. Prior to starting work on a task, CPPG will prepare a written estimate of the number of hours to complete a specific project for the client’s consideration. Projects can be assigned a “not to exceed” cap based on the initial estimate. If additional hours are needed to complete an assigned project, the Director of Grant Services will notify the client and request approval for additional hours.

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 22 EXHIBIT A: LIST OF PAST FUNDED GRANT PROGRAMS
Grant Program Funding Agency Issue Area
Active Transportation Program California Transportation Commission
Transportation Safety /
Infrastructure
Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Climate Resilience
Behavioral Health Community
Infrastructure Program
California Department of Health
Care Services (DHCS)
Mental and Behavioral
Health Care
Tobacco Grant Program California Department of Justice Public Health / Enforcement
Statewide Crisis Intervention
Program (SCIP)
CA Department of Health Care
Services
Mental Health / Crisis
Response
Clean California Grant Program Caltrans Beautification / Active Transportation
Encampment Resolution Funding CA Interagency Council on Homelessness Homelessness
Extreme Heat and Community
Resilience Program Strategic Growth Council Climate Resilience Habitat Conservation Fund CA Wildlife Conservation Board Natural Resources Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Proposition 47 Grant CA Board of State and Community
Corrections
Behavioral Health /
Justice Reform
Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP) Caltrans Traffic Safety / Infrastructure Library Services and Technology Act
(LSTA) Grants
Institute of Museum and Library
Services (IMLS) Libraries
Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Bureau of Reclamation Sustainability / Water Infrastructure
Low or No Emission Vehicles Program Federal Transit Administration Zero-Emission Transit Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grants California Office of Traffic Safety Road Safety / Enforcement
Organized Retail Theft Prevention
Grant
CA Board of State and Community
Corrections Crime Prevention

1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 23 Outdoor Recreation Legacy
Partnership National Park Service Parks
Quality Infrastructure Grant Program CalRecycle Recycling Processing / Infrastructure
Reconnecting Communities Program U.S. Department of Transportation Transportation Equity Safe Streets and Roads for All U.S. Department of Transportation Traffic Safety / Infrastructure
Staffing for Adequate Fire and
Emergency Response (SAFER)
FEMA Firefighting
Sustainable Transportation Planning
Grant Caltrans Transportation Planning
Transformative Climate Communities Strategic Growth Council Environmental Justice / Equity
Urban Greening Program California Natural Resources
Agency
Urban Forestry / Green
Infrastructure
Urban and Community Forestry
Program
CAL FIRE Urban Forestry
Wildfire Prevention Grant CAL FIRE Wildfire Resilience
Youth Service Corps California Volunteers Youth Careers in Municipal Service

Proposal for Grant Writing Services | City of Hughson Page 1 Proposal for
Grant Writing Services

Proposal for Grant Writing Services | City of Hughson Page 1 September 9, 2025
Dominique Romo, City Manager
City of Hughson
7018 Pine Street
Hughson, CA 95326
Dear Ms. Romo:

Thank you for the opportunity for Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (“TPA”) to submit our proposal for Grant Writing Services to the City of Hughson (“City”).

Since our inception in 1998, TPA has earned the reputation as a Champion for Better Communities by providing the experience, resources, and relationships expected from a premier legislative advocacy and grant writing firm while also giving clients the unique brand of customer service they deserve: personal attention, maximum accessibility, and passion for their mission.

Our strategic approach to advocacy and funding is tailored to meet each client's individual needs.

We leverage the breadth and depth of our team and our vast network of relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.

Over the years, TPA has been proud to secure more than $3.2 billion in competitive grants and appropriations and to successfully advance more than 150 pieces of legislation on behalf of our clients. But beyond the numbers, what sets us apart is our dedication to helping communities like Hughson turn bold ideas into reality, whether securing new funding, shaping statewide policy, or protecting vital resources that your residents rely on.

Thank you again for your interest in our firm and consideration of this proposal. Please contact us if you have any questions or need additional information. We would be honored to serve the City of Hughson.

Yours truly,
Christopher Townsend
President

Proposal for Grant Writing Services | City of Hughson Page 2

FIRM OVERVIEW
TPA is a state and federal grant writing and legislative advocacy firm that provides lobbying and funding services to public agencies and nonprofit organizations throughout California. • Founder/Owner/President: Christopher Townsend
• Advocacy Success: Shepherded over 150 client-sponsored legislative proposals into law
• Funding Success: Over $3.2 billion in state, federal, and local government grants as well as grants from nonprofit organizations and private companies • Longevity: 26 years (founded in 1998)
• Number of Employees: 23
• Number of Grant Writers and Registered State and Federal Lobbyists: 18 • Number of Offices: Five
o TPA State Capitol Office, Sacramento
o TPA Federal Office, Washington, DC
o TPA Northern California Office, Oakland
o TPA Central California Office, Fresno
o TPA Southern California Office, Newport Beach
• Types of Clients:
o City Governments
o County Governments
o Water and Sanitation Districts
o Transportation Districts
o K–12 School Districts
o Community College Districts
o Parks and Recreation Districts
o Fire Protection Districts
o Museums, Science Centers, and Cultural Facilities
• Areas of Specialization:
o Local Governance (Cities, Counties, Special Districts) o Transportation Policy and Infrastructure
o Water and Sanitation Policy and Infrastructure
o Education Policy and Infrastructure
o Housing and Economic Development
o Parks and Community Facilities (Recreational, Cultural, Historical) o Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources
o Public Safety
o Budget and Finance
• Ranking by Revenue Reported to the California Secretary of State:
o 5th of 491 Firms Registered for Q1 of the 2025–26 Legislative Session o 99th Percentile
• TPA is ranked as one of the top 100 federal lobbying firms and represents more California public agencies in Washington, DC than any other advocacy firm in the nation.

Proposal for Grant Writing Services | City of Hughson Page 3

FIRM OVERVIEW

GRANT FUNDING ACHIEVEMENTS
This table provides an overview of our grant funding achievements on behalf of our clients from state, federal, and local government agencies and private and nonprofit grant programs. These amounts represent grants secured through a competitive and/or legislative process and do NOT include any funds awarded to clients via formulas or related forms of funding entitlements.

Policy Area State Funding Federal Funding All Sources
Water and Sanitation $134 Million $24.8 Million $159 Million Transportation $766 Million $388 Million $1,154 Million Education $257 Million $49.9 Million $306 Million
Parks and Recreation $306 Million $38.9 Million $345 Million Cultural Resources $140 Million $14.3 Million $154 Million Housing and Development $812 Million $42.2 Million $854 Million Public Safety $161 Million $102.1 Million $263 Million
TOTAL $2.5 Billion $627 Million $3.2 Billion
A DETAILED 20-PAGE SCHEDULE OF OUR STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL GRANT

FUNDING ACHIEVEMENTS CAN BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST

EXAMPLES OF SUCCESSFUL STATE & FEDERAL EARMARKS
The following charts detail TPA’s success in securing state and federal earmarks over the past several years. For each award, TPA strategized with our clients to identify priority projects and transform them into budget requests. TPA then worked closely and diligently with state and federal legislators, their staff, relevant committee members, and other key stakeholders to ensure our client projects were included in the final official budget.

STATE BUDGET EARMARKS
Year Total Number of Projects Total Amount Awarded
2023-2024 55 $73,910,000
2022-2023 42 $200,950,000
2021-2022 30 $377,715,020
2019-2020 15 $36,230,000
TOTAL STATE BUDGET EARMARKS SECURED: $688,805,020

FEDERAL EARMARKS
Year Total Number of Projects Total Amount Awarded
2024 52 $57,599,445
2023 34 $60,390,094
2022 30 $59,060,357
TOTAL FEDERAL EARMARKS SECURED: $177,049,896

Proposal for Grant Writing Services | City of Hughson Page 4

GRANT WRITING SCOPE OF SERVICES
TPA will utilize the following strategic and comprehensive approach to provide grant writing services to the City:
• Conduct Detailed Orientation: TPA utilizes a comprehensive onboarding process that includes extensive meetings with various relevant members of City leadership and key City departments to help develop a strategic plan that is carefully tailored to satisfy the needs of the City and is designed for maximum success in the current political climate and funding environment.
• Craft Strategic Funding Plan: Utilizing the information gathered during the onboarding process, TPA will coordinate with the City to develop a proactive and comprehensive strategic funding plan that serves the needs of the City’s priorities. The plan will do more than identify City projects; it will outline and prioritize multiple funding options for each project and develop a specific work plan tailored to each project. It will also identify key “strings attached” to help assess the cost/benefit ratio for each grant opportunity. • Identify, Research, and Monitor Grant Funding Opportunities: TPA will utilize list-serve subscription programs, funding workshops, agency canvassing, and other networking tactics to ensure every potential opportunity is identified and reviewed for relevance with the City’s projects. TPA will then share these opportunities with the City for further assessment and determination if a grant application is warranted. The City will also receive a grant matrix of funding programs that is updated regularly as new opportunities arise. • Grant Application Development and Submittal: TPA will develop, draft, submit, and follow up on each City grant application through the following process:
o Establishment of Clear Accountabilities: TPA will coordinate with the City to ensure the assignment of responsibilities and tasks is clear so that confusion and inefficiency are avoided and the City is burdened as little as possible while TPA pursues a grant opportunity.
o Provide Overview of Full Application Requirements: For each grant application, TPA will provide the City with a detailed overview of the requirements for the grant program and corresponding application to ensure that the program is a strong fit for the City’s project. This will include:
 Application timeline
 Eligible project types
 Funding availability and award maximums and minimums
 List of application components, including proposal questions and any required attachments
o Assemble Project Background and Details: TPA will conduct a detailed informational interview with the City staff most involved with each project to fully understand the project background and scope details necessary for developing the grant proposal and addressing all application questions.

Proposal for Grant Writing Services | City of Hughson Page 5

SCOPE OF SERVICES
o Coordinate Technical Project Details: For technical application components such as site plans, detailed cost estimates, project timelines, engineering plans, and costbenefit analyses, TPA will coordinate with City staff to compile all necessary attachments and ensure consistency across all application elements. o Draft Written Proposal: TPA will fully draft all narrative components of the application and, when applicable, will indicate where additional input or project detail from the City could be provided during the proposal review process.
o Incorporate Feedback to Finalize Proposal: Well ahead of the application deadline, TPA will provide the City with a complete draft for review and feedback. TPA will incorporate any additional details or revisions provided during this process to finalize the grant application and obtain City approval for the final version before submission. o Submit Completed Application: TPA will ensure that applications are submitted before the deadline, whether electronically or in hard copies, per the submission instructions for each program. For hard copy submissions, TPA will print and package applications according to submission instructions and ship them through a reliable courier service such as FedEx to provide the City with tracking and delivery confirmation. TPA will also obtain a receipt for proof of submission and provide the City with a final copy of all submitted application documents. o Funding Advocacy: Throughout the grant application process, TPA will leverage relationships with relevant officials and program officers in various state and federal funding agencies to ensure that City grant applications align with the goals of the specific grant program and are well-crafted and well-positioned for funding. • Post-Grant Submittal Advocacy: TPA will frequently contact legislators and agency officials to follow up on the status of a grant application and promote its need and urgency. This will include drafting letters of support after grant submissions and distributing them to legislators for their consideration. In addition, TPA will work with legislators to reach out to individual granting agencies to provide background on the City’s projects and convey their support. • Post-Award Services—Above and Beyond Advocacy: TPA has a track record of success with post-award grant administration and retention. TPA has worked on behalf of clients who, due to unforeseen circumstances, need to request an extension of the grant performance period to accomplish project deliverables. TPA is prepared to engage in the legislative process and work with legislators to get bills passed that would allow the City to retain its grant funding after the performance period would have otherwise ended. Additionally, TPA is prepared to work directly with the City and agencies to secure scope of work changes to already awarded projects to ensure the City will not have to return any hard-won grant funding. • Comprehensive Follow-Up on Unsuccessful Applications: Despite all best efforts, some grant applications are not selected for funding. When grant applications are unsuccessful, TPA will work with the relevant state and federal funding agencies to set up in-person or telephone debriefing sessions to discuss them and how to best revise them for the next funding round to ensure success.

Proposal for Grant Writing Services | City of Hughson Page 6

SCOPE OF SERVICES
• State Budget Funding Opportunities: To maximize state funding, TPA will work with the City to identify projects and other funding priorities suitable for funding through the State Budget. TPA will coordinate with the City to develop supporting materials for the budget request. TPA will also work with members of the City’s state legislative delegation, along with the Assembly and Senate Budget Committees, to gain support for the inclusion of the City’s project in the final State Budget approved by the Legislature. • Federal Earmark Opportunities: To maximize federal funding, TPA will work with the City to identify projects and other funding priorities that may be suitable for funding through the Federal Earmark process. TPA will coordinate with the City to develop supporting materials for the earmark request. TPA will also work with members of the City’s federal legislative delegation to gain support for the inclusion of the City’s project. • Workshops and Community Training Events: Upon request, TPA will conduct interactive workshops and training sessions tailored to build the City’s capacity in grant identification, application processes, and effective grant management. These sessions will empower City staff, local organizations, and community members to navigate funding opportunities, strengthen project proposals, and successfully manage awarded funds. • Provide Monthly Progress Reports: TPA will confer regularly with the City on our activities.

TPA will provide timely electronic monthly reports on the status of all funding activities, such as current funding opportunities, applications, submitted applications, and post-grant submittal advocacy. In addition to written reports, TPA will be available to the City for conference calls, in-person briefings, and meetings.

Proposal for Grant Writing Services | City of Hughson Page 7

FEE SCHEDULE
OPTION I: ALL-INCLUSIVE RETAINER:

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES MONTHLY FEE
Grant Writing Services $5,000*
• Conduct Detailed Orientation Included
• Craft Strategic Funding Plan Included
• Identify, Research, and Monitor Grant Funding Opportunities Included • Grant Application Development and Submittal Included
• Establishment of Clear Accountabilities Included
• Provide Overview of Full Applications Requirements Included • Assemble Project Background and Details Included
• Coordinate Technical Project Details Included
• Draft Written Proposal Included
• Incorporate Feedback to Finalize Proposal Included
• Submit Completed Application Included
• Funding Advocacy Included
• Post-Grant Submittal Advocacy Included
• Post-Award Services—Above and Beyond Advocacy Included • Comprehensive Follow-Up on Unsuccessful Applications Included • State Budget Funding Opportunities Included
• Federal Earmark Opportunities Included
• Workshops and Community Training Events Included
• Provide Monthly Progress Reports Included
*The monthly fee includes all reasonable business and travel expenses.

Proposal for Grant Writing Services | City of Hughson Page 8

FEE SCHEDULE
OPTION II: PROJECT RATES:

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES APPLICATION FEE
Project-Based Grant Writing Services $5,000-$25,000**
• Conduct Detailed Orientation Included
• Grant Application Development and Submittal Included
• Establishment of Clear Accountabilities Included
• Provide Overview of Full Applications Requirements Included • Assemble Project Background and Details Included
• Coordinate Technical Project Details Included
• Draft Written Proposal Included
• Incorporate Feedback to Finalize Proposal Included
• Submit Completed Application Included
• Funding Advocacy Included
• Post-Grant Submittal Advocacy Included
• Post-Award Services—Above and Beyond Advocacy Included • Comprehensive Follow-Up on Unsuccessful Applications Included *The fee includes all reasonable business and travel expenses. *Project fee determined by grant program requirements and length of project.

A Proposal for the City of Hughson
History
Founded in 2004, California Consulting has an excellent reputation for hard work and a commitment to success for our clients. California Consulting is the largest grant writing firm in California. With offices in Southern California, Northern California and Central California, we have almost 250 clients statewide. We have 40 members of our team from Chico in the North, to San Diego in the South. California Consulting has developed an expertise in representing public agencies, and non-profit organizations. We have secured over $1.6 billion for our clients since inception. The California Consulting team boasts approximately 30 grant writers. Through years of experience our grant writers have a proven track record of success and have mastered their skills of identifying, researching, and obtaining funding for significant projects at every level of government. California Consulting grant writers have written over 1,700 competitive grant applications that have been funded. Our aggressive, hard-working, and results-oriented style has translated into success for our clients. Our professional grant writers are diligent and stay current on every Federal and State grant available on a myriad of different topics and public policy areas.

Whether it is recreation, education, parks money, or public safety our grants team knows where to locate grant funds and how to successfully write the applications.

Grant Funding Services
California Consulting is a full service grant writing firm. We are experts in the fields of grant research and identification. We prepare comprehensive and concise grant application packages. We submit grants in a timely fashion and follow through after the grant has been submitted to determine the status of the grant. We also conduct post award compliance and administration. California Consulting has a fundamental business philosophy founded on open communication and tailoring the grants we pursue to fit our client’s needs.

1. Needs Assessment (Meetings with Department Heads to review priorities and funding needs): We learn about the client at the outset of the contract by conducting an in-depth Needs Assessment. Each client is assigned a lead Project Manager. The Project Manager communicates regularly with the client and on an ongoing basis. This relationship building is the key to keeping the grants pursued on target with the client’s overall goals.

Sample questions asked during the Needs Assessment:
a) List and describe any program initiatives or priority projects. b) What needs, projects, or content areas would you like to target for funding? You can list specific projects or general areas in which you have funding needs. c) List any grants for which you are considering applying or have decided to apply. In addition, please list what kind of grant-writing support would be helpful for each grant. d) List past grants that your agency has received.
e) List past grant applications you would like to revise and submit again.

2. Facilitation of Department Decision Making Processes: Our Project Managers are experts on grant identification. With years of experience, your Project Manager will be

able to assist your Staff in deciding which grants make the most sense to meet the funding needs identified.

3. Grant Research and Identification: Our Project Manager’s conduct thorough research on an ongoing basis. We track current and upcoming grants in order to let our client’s know what is available and what we recommend would fit their situation. By regularly tracking grant announcements we are able to present these grant opportunities to our clients as soon as they are released. California Consulting will provide you with a Grant Activity Report monthly detailing the grants available, grants in progress and grants submitted. You will also be provided with available grant opportunities on an ongoing basis.

4. Client Commitment: When identifying grants that meet your needs and funding priorities, your Project Manager will advise you of the estimated time commitment required from your staff.

5. Grant Preparation Process: When your staff and California Consulting agree to pursue a grant, we will develop a checklist and schedule. The checklist and schedule will include what things you will be responsible for and when we will need them submitted. We need your staff involved in the grant preparation process to provide required information we don’t have access to. The Project Manager will provide you with grant portions along the way to review for content accuracy. The more engaged you are able to be in this process, the higher quality the application will be. California Consulting retains copies of all grants we’ve submitted. If the application was successful, we use it as a guide for future grants.

Below is a list of general tasks for our grant process:
a. Create a task timeline with due dates
b. Ensure the proposed project meets the grant agency’s requirements c. Review similar successful grant applications and apply where possible d. Collect information on the project
e. Meet with staff to create an accurate scope of work, budget, timeline, narratives, and cost analysis
f. Obtain letters of support when necessary
g. Draft proposals and send to staff for review
h. Incorporate staff edits in final drafts
i. Submit completed application timely
j. Monitor funding agency until grant awards are announced.

6. Quality Assurance: California Consulting takes pride in our impeccable grant applications. We are successful in this area due to our thorough quality assurance measures. Our Grant Mangers conduct group meetings with all Project Managers regularly.

In addition, our Grant Managers meet individually with each Project Manager to review each client. These meetings thoroughly discuss each client’s needs, what grants are being worked on and what additional grants may be a good fit. We ensure the best quality product before the grant application is submitted.

7. Facilitation of Partnership Meetings: Our Project Managers will arrange and schedule meetings with key personnel to review all grants prior to submission to ensure application accuracy.

8. Timely Submission: We create a precise timeline to ensure the grant is submitted on time.

This timeline not only captures the submission deadline, but we create other deadlines in order to obtain the information needed for a quality submission. We believe if everyone is on the same page and is aware of what needs to be done, we can limit scrambling at the last minute.

9. Funding Agency Monitoring: California Consulting will monitor the Funding Agency until grant awards are announced.

10. Grant Administration: Some grants require post award compliance, reporting and administration. California Consulting will prepare required agency reports and submit them by the required due date. We propose that to the extent legally allowed, the Client hire California Consulting as grant administrators when dollars are available from within the grant (at no additional cost to you). When grant dollars from the grant are not available for administration, reporting and evaluation purposes we will provide these services to the Client for a monthly fee, or a one-time fee based on the Client’s preference. If the Client chooses the monthly retainer option, grant administration services are included.

11. Monthly Progress Reporting: California Consulting will prepare a monthly report reflecting grants in progress, grants submitted and grants awarded. This will provide you and your Board with a clear report on our work.

References
California Consulting references include key leaders from around the State. All of our current clients are references. California Consulting currently has contracts with over 150 cities across California, almost 60 School Districts and several Non-Profits and others. A full client list can be obtained at www.californiaconsulting.org.

Pricing
California Consulting offers two different pricing options for Grant Writing services.

Pricing Option 1: Monthly Retainer
California Consulting’s monthly retainer services include all grant research, grant identification, grant writing, and post award administration as needed. Items 1 – 11 under Grant Writing is included in the Monthly Retainer Services. Below is a more detailed scope of work:

Task Included
in Price
Meet with Client Staff to ascertain needs and goals √
Conduct background research as requested by Client √
Provide advice on best grants for Client to pursue based on project and grant requirements and guidelines
√
Attend meetings in person or by teleconference as necessary √ Develop schedule for grants chosen by Client √
Preparing and writing all grant applications chosen by Client √ Develop evaluation strategies in accordance with funding agency’s instructions √ Adhere to decisions made by Client relating to grants √ Write all sections of grant applications and proposals √ Draft and finalize grant language with direction of Client √ Ensure timelines for grant submittal are met √
Monthly reports to include grants in progress, grants submitted, and grants awarded √ Regular communication via email and/or phone regarding upcoming grant opportunities √ Grant administration and post award compliance as needed √ We propose a flat monthly rate of $4,800, plus reimbursement of out of pocket expenses for services explained above.

Pricing Option 2: Per Grant
We propose an agreement for a Per Grant basis, plus reimbursement of out of pocket expenses. The following is a breakdown of cost per grant:

Grant Amount Request Cost
Up to $10,000 $2,000
$10,001 - $50,000 $5,000
$50,001 - $200,000 $8,000
$200,001 - $500,000 $10,000
$500,001 - $2,000,000 $12,000
Over $2,000,000 $15,000 - $18,000
*Cost will be determined based on complexity of grant preparation for grant requests exceeding $2,000,000 Grant research, grant identification, and grant administration can be provided at an hourly rate of $150.00. For research completed at an hourly rate, client may specify a “not to exceed” amount.

PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING RENDERINGS MASTER PLAN CITY OF HUGHSON

PUBLIC SAFETY - CONCEPTUAL STREET VIEW MASTER PLAN CITY OF HUGHSON

PUBLIC SAFETY - CONCEPTUAL STREET VIEW MASTER PLAN CITY OF HUGHSON

PUBLIC SAFETY - AERIAL VIEW MASTER PLAN CITY OF HUGHSON

PUBLIC SAFETY - PUBLIC PLAZA VIEW MASTER PLAN CITY OF HUGHSON

CITY HALL - CONCEPTUAL STREET VIEW MASTER PLAN CITY OF HUGHSON

CITY HALL - CONCEPTUAL STREET VIEW MASTER PLAN CITY OF HUGHSON

CITY HALL - CONCEPTUAL STREET VIEW MASTER PLAN CITY OF HUGHSON