Kerman City Council
March 12, 2025

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Kerman City Hall, 850 S. Madera Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630 LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE. Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the City Council is required to disclose on the record any campaign contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made by the party or the party’s agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure should be made when the agenda item is called and must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution, the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made. Council Members are also required to make such disclosures and recuse themselves.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST. City Council Members with a conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act are required to make disclosure of financial interest when the item is called and recuse themselves.

1. OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Invocation
D. Flag Salute

2. AGENDA APPROVAL/ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
To accommodate members of the public or convenience in the order of presentation, items on the agenda may not be presented or acted upon in the order listed.

3. PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIAL MATTERS

4. PUBLIC FORUM (for matters not on agenda)
This portion of the meeting is reserved for members of the public to address the Council on items of interest that are not on the Agenda and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council.

Speakers shall be limited to three minutes. It is requested that no comments be made during this period on items on the Agenda. Members of the public wishing to address the Council on items on the Agenda should notify the Mayor when that Agenda item is called, and the Mayor will recognize your discussion at that time. It should be noted that the Council is prohibited by law from taking any action on matters discussed that are not on the Agenda. Speakers are asked to please use the microphone, and provide their name and address.
1 5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, a member of the audience or a Council Member may request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and it will be considered separately.

A. SUBJECT: Minutes - February 26, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve minutes as presented.

B. SUBJECT: Payroll (JA)
1/19/25 to 2/1/25: $246,691.24; Retro Pay & Other: $450.19; Overtime: $6,246.51; Holiday:
$1,885.88; Standby: $2,258.51; Comp Time Earned: 70.88
02/05/25 - 02/15/25: $246,356.57; Retro Pay & Other: $404.09; Overtime: $3,674.75; Holiday:
$0.00; Standby: $1,772.33; Comp Time Earned: 51.75
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve payroll as presented.

C. SUBJECT: Monthly Investment Report
RECOMMENDATION: Council accept monthly investment report as presented.

D. SUBJECT: Revision to Resolution No. 24-78 Initiating Annexation for the Crown-Schaad Residential Project (JJ)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt a revised resolution of the City Council of the City of Kerman initiating annexation for the Crown-Schaad residential project consisting of one (1) parcel identified as APN 020-140-22S containing approximately 9.69 acres located on the North side of West Kearney Boulevard between South Modoc and South Siskiyou Avenues (Annexation 2023-02).

E. SUBJECT: Revision to Resolution No. 24-77 Initiating Annexation for the Whispering Falls Residential Project (JJ)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt a revised resolution initiating annexation for the Whispering Falls residential project consisting of six (6) parcels identified as APNs 020-160-36S, 020-160-18S, 020-160-19S, 020-041-45S, 020-041-47S and 020-041-09U containing approximately 64.76 acres located on the east side of South Modoc Avenue between West Kearney Boulevard and the West California Avenue Alignment/San Joaquin Valley Railroad (Annexation 2023-01).
2 F. SUBJECT: Approval of Submission of Funding Applications for Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and Resolution Supporting and Implementing AB 1012 “Timely Use of Funds” (JG)
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt resolution supporting and implementing AB 1012 “Timely Use of Funds”.

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.

7. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. SUBJECT: Mid-Year Budget Status Report Fiscal Year 2024/2025 (JA) RECOMMENDATION: Council review the Mid-Year Budget Report and approve resolution adopting revisions to the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget.

B. SUBJECT: Approval of Appointment to Planning Commission (JJ) RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt a resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment of member to the Planning Commission.

C. SUBJECT: Consideration of Monthly Stipend for Members of the City Recreation Commission (JAJ)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion consider whether to adopt a resolution establishing a stipend per meeting for members of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission and to determine the amount of such stipend.

D. SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution Additional Holiday - Cesar Chavez Birthday, March 31 (JAJ)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion consider whether to adopt a resolution establishing Cesar Chavez Birthday, March 31 as a paid City holiday for at-will employees.

E. SUBJECT: Consideration of Out of State Travel by Mayor Pacheco (JAJ) RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt resolution approving out of state travel by Mayor Pacheco to attend Fresno Council of Governments, One Voice Advocacy Mission to Washington D.C.

8. CITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
3 9. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (This portion of the meeting is reserved for the Mayor and Council Members (i) to make brief reports on boards, committees, and other public agencies, and at public events, (ii) to request updates, (iii) to initiate future agenda items at the request of a Council Member, and (iv) to take action on matters initiated under this section of the agenda items. Under this section the Council may take action only on items specifically agendized and which meet other requirements for action.)

10. CLOSED SESSION
None.

11. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AGENDA MATERIALS: Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council within 72 hours of the meeting regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office located at 850 S. Madera Ave., Kerman, CA 93630 and on the City website at www.cityofkerman.net.

ADA Compliance and Reasonable Accommodation. The Council has adopted a Reasonable Accommodation Policy, which is available on the City website at www.cityofkerman.net or upon request by emailing the City Clerk at [email protected] or calling (559) 550-1414. The Policy provides a procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation to participate in this meeting. If you need assistance in order to attend this Council meeting or require auxiliary aids or services, e.g., hearing aids or signing services to make a presentation to the Council, please contact the City Clerk at (559) 550-1414 or email at [email protected] so such aids or services can be arranged. Accommodations should be requested as early as possible as additional time may be required in order to provide the requested accommodation. The meeting room is accessible to persons with physical disabilities.

AGENDA POSTING CERTIFICATION
I, Josie Camacho, City Clerk for the City of Kerman, do hereby declare under penalty of perjury that I caused the above agenda to be posted at City of Kerman Council Chambers at 850 S. Madera Ave., Kerman, CA 93630 and on the City website at www.cityofkerman.net.

Date: March 7, 2024 /s/ Josie Camacho, City Clerk
4 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Kerman City Hall, 850 S. Madera Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630

1. OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Call to Order - 6:01 p.m.

B. Roll Call - All members present except Councilmember Herrera C. Invocation - Performed by Mayor Pacheco
D. Flag Salute – Performed

2. AGENDA APPROVAL/ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Yep, Seconded by Councilmember Dhaliwal Ayes: Yep, Dhaliwal, Hall, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: Herrera
Motion passed 4-0-0-1

3. PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIAL MATTERS
A. Women's History Month Proclamation - Presentation to Alvarez and Johnson - Presented.

Mayor Pacheco said a few words.

B. Code Compliance and Enforcement 2024 Annual Report (RB) – Presented

4. PUBLIC FORUM (for matters not on agenda) – None.

5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes - February 12, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve minutes as presented.

B. SUBJECT: Contingent Acceptance of Irrevocable Offers of Dedication from Kerman Unified School District (KUSD) to the City of Kerman, relating to the KUSD Harvest Elementary School Project (JG)
5 Section 5, Item A.

RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt a resolution:

1. Agreeing to accept Irrevocable Offers of Dedication from KUSD to the City for public utility and street right-of-way purposes pertaining to APNS 020-120-32ST, 26ST, and 27ST and 020- 120-28S, upon completion of specified improvements related to the KUSD Harvest Elementary School Project. – Res. 25-14
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Yep, Seconded by Councilmember Dhaliwal Ayes: Yep, Dhaliwal, Hall, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: Herrera
Motion passed 4-0-0-1

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.

7. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. SUBJECT: Del Norte Estates Project: General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-03), Rezone (REZ 2023-04), Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM 2023-04), Annexation (ANX 2023-04), and an Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2024031008) (ENV 2023-08) pertaining to three (3) parcels located on the north side of Whitesbridge Road (State Route 180) between North Siskiyou and North Madera Avenues (APNs 020-120-29S, 020-120-30S and 020-120-28ST) (JJ) RECOMMENDATION: That the Council consider the second reading of the ordinance, adoption of the Tentative Subdivision Map Resolution and Annexation Initiation Resolution; deliberate; and by motion:

1. Waive the full reading and adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kerman amending the official City of Kerman zoning map for three (3) parcels identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs 020-120-29S, 020-120-30S, and 020-120-28ST) pre-zoning approximately 38 acres to the Smart Development Combining District – Residential – Minimum 5,000 square feet (SD-R-5.0), approximately 10.96 acres within the Two Family Residential (R-2), 4 acres within the Multi-Unit Residential (R-3), and 18.95 acres within the General Commercial zoning districts (CG), totaling approximately 72.29 acres. – Ord. 25-01

2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Kerman approving Tentative Subdivision Map 2023-04 for a property located on the north side of Whitesbridge Road (State Route 180) between north Siskiyou and North Madera Avenue (APNs 020-120-29S, 020-120-30S, and 020-120-28ST); and – Res. 25-05

3. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Kerman initiating annexation for the Del Norte Estates residential project consisting of three (3) parcels identified as APNs 020-120- 29S, 020-120-30S, and 020-120-28ST containing approximately 79.29 acres located on the north side of Whitesbridge Road (State Route 180) between North Siskiyou and North Madera Avenues (Annexation 2023-04). – Res. 25-06
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Revision was made to Item 7.A.3 - Res. 25-06
Comment from Mike Sanchez and Michael Cheney on behalf of the Holland Group.

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Yep, Seconded by Councilmember Hall Ayes: Yep, Hall, Dhaliwal, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: Herrera
Motion passed 4-0-0-1
B. SUBJECT: Mixed Use Development Conceptual Designs Program (MC) RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt a resolution approving the Mixed Use Development Conceptual Designs Program. – Res. 25-15
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Yep, Seconded by Councilmember Dhaliwal Ayes: Yep, Dhaliwal, Hall, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: Herrera
Motion passed 4-0-0-1
C. SUBJECT: Consideration of Monthly Stipend for Members of the City Recreation Commission (JAJ)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion consider whether to adopt a resolution establishing a stipend per meeting for members of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission and to determine the amount of such stipend.

Item is tabled to March 12, 2025 meeting.

8. CITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

9. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor requests for a future meeting agenda:

1. Report on how the current ordinance reads regarding gas stations, and what Council can do to place a limit.

2. A discussion item, adding a dog park or implementing sections to existing parks.

3. A report on current activities/hangout areas for teens, as well as a discussion on what to budget for new activities/projects.

4. A presentation to Council from Christine Baker with FIRM. 7 Section 5, Item A.

5. A presentation to Council from Mr. Gill regarding Security Bank.

6. A discussion item for adding more walking trails.

10. CLOSED SESSION - None.

11. ADJOURNMENT - 7:46 p.m.

MINUTES CERTIFICATION
I, Josie Camacho, City Clerk for the City of Kerman, do hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the above minutes are a true depiction of all actions taken at the City Council meeting held on the first date above written at City of Kerman Council Chambers at 850 S. Madera Ave., Kerman, CA 93630.

Date: February 27, 2025 /s/ Josie Camacho, City Clerk
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CITY OF KERMAN

PAYROLL REPORT

RETRO PAY GROSS COMP TIME
Salary & OTHER Hours Amount Hours Amount Hours Amount SALARY EARNED Grand Total $ 246,691.24 $ 450.19 128.91 $ 6,246.51 101.00 $ 1,885.88 106.00 $ 2,258.51 $ 257,532.34 70.88 OVERTIME HOLIDAY at 1/2 TIME STANDBY
PAY PERIOD: January 19, 2025 - February 01, 2025

9 Section 5, Item B.

CITY OF KERMAN

PAYROLL REPORT

RETRO PAY GROSS COMP TIME
Salary & OTHER Hours Amount Hours Amount Hours Amount SALARY EARNED Grand Total $ 246,356.57 $ 404.09 81.80 $ 3,674.75 0.00 $ - 88.00 $ 1,772.33 $ 252,207.73 51.75 OVERTIME HOLIDAY at 1/2 TIME STANDBY
PAY PERIOD: February 02, 2025 - February 15, 2025

10 Section 5, Item B.

CITY OF KERMAN
CD/Securities Portfolio
As of January 31, 2025 6/30/2023 6/30/2024 FY to Date
Interest Rate/ Opening Maturity Book Additions/ Book Interest Institution Account Number Trans. Date Date Date Balance (Deletions) Cashed In Balance Fair Value Paid CD's:

American Express National Bank 615-030525-245 3.30% 6/29/22 7/1/24 245,000.00 (245,000.00) - - 4,097.88 Capital One National Mclean 615-030525-245 3.30% 6/29/22 7/1/24 245,000.00 (245,000.00) - - 4,097.88 Customers Bank Phoenixville PA 615-030525-245 4.70% 2/16/23 8/16/24 250,000.00 (250,000.00) - - 5,858.90 Charles Schwab Bank 615-030525-245 5.20% 3/7/23 9/16/24 250,000.00 (250,000.00) - - 6,767.12 Wells Fargo Bank in Sioux Falls 615-030525-245 4.35% 10/14/22 10/15/24 249,000.00 (249,000.00) - - 3,650.08 Morgan Stanley Private National Bank 615-030525-245 4.80% 4/20/23 10/21/24 244,000.00 (244,000.00) - - 5,904.13 Western Alliance Bank 615-030525-245 4.85% 4/13/23 10/21/24 244,000.00 (244,000.00) - - 5,933.21 Brookline Bank Mass 615-030525-245 5.30% 8/30/23 10/30/24 248,000.00 (248,000.00) - - 5,509.68 Morgan Stanley Bank 615-030525-245 5.20% 8/30/23 3/3/25 243,000.00 243,000.00 243,174.96 6,335.31 Bank of Wisonsin 615-030525-245 5.40% 9/27/23 4/2/25 248,000.00 248,000.00 248,416.64 7,851.73 Merrick Bank 615-030525-245 5.40% 9/27/23 4/4/25 248,000.00 248,000.00 248,431.52 7,851.73 Synchrony Bank 615-030525-245 5.50% 11/3/23 5/5/25 243,000.00 243,000.00 243,711.99 6,737.42 Bank of America 615-030525-245 5.50% 11/8/24 5/8/25 243,000.00 243,000.00 243,702.27 6,737.42 State Bank of India 615-030525-245 1.10% 5/28/20 5/28/25 248,000.00 248,000.00 245,443.12 1,375.21 Capital One National National 615-030525-245 3.35% 6/29/22 6/30/25 245,000.00 245,000.00 244,044.50 8,229.98 Pacific Member Bank Irvine 615-030525-245 5.00% 3/15/24 9/15/25 243,000.00 243,000.00 244,052.19 6,124.93 Discover Bank Greenwood 615-030525-245 3.55% 9/20/22 9/22/25 245,000.00 245,000.00 243,990.60 4,384.49 BMW Bank North Amer Salt Lake 615-030525-245 0.50% 9/25/20 9/25/25 249,000.00 249,000.00 243,098.70 627.62 Bank of Hapoalim B M New York 615-030525-245 5.05% 4/24/24 10/29/25 200,000.00 200,000.00 201,120.00 5,063.84 Flagstar Bank National Association 615-030525-245 5.20% 6/11/24 1/13/26 243,000.00 243,000.00 245,094.66 6,335.31 US Government Bonds
Federal Home Loan Bank 615-030525-245 4.75% 8/21/24 8/13/27 250,000.00 250,000.00 250,060.00 - Federal Home Loan Bank 615-030525-245 4.75% 10/30/24 10/30/29 500,000.00 500,000.00 500,060.00 Federal Home Loan Bank 615-030525-245 4.50% 1/30/25 7/30/27 500,000.00 500,000.00 499,190.00 Federal Home Loan Bank 615-030525-245 5.05% 1/30/23 1/28/25 500,000.00 (500,000.00) - - 18,937.50 Federal Home Loan Bank 615-030525-245 5.10% 1/30/23 1/28/26 500,000.00 (500,000.00) - - 19,125.00 Federal Home Loan Bank 615-030525-245 5.30% 7/15/24 7/15/27 - - - 13,250.00 Federal Home Loan Bank 615-030525-245 5.00% 10/29/24 10/30/29 500,000.00 500,000.00 497,135.00 Federal Home Loan Bank 615-030525-245 4.00% 9/23/22 9/23/24 500,000.00 (500,000.00) - - 10,000.00 United Security Bank CD
United Security Bank 1317802 4.75% 2/2/24 2/2/26 250,000.00 250,000.00 250,000.00 - United Security Bank 1317802 4.75% 6/27/24 6/27/26 250,000.00 250,000.00 250,000.00 - Average Rate 4.45%
Total CD's 6,373,000.00 (1,225,000.00) - 5,148,000.00 5,140,726.15 171,064.08 11 Section 5, Item C.

CITY OF KERMAN
CD/Securities Portfolio
As of January 31, 2025 6/30/2023 6/30/2024 FY to Date
Interest Rate/ Opening Maturity Book Additions/ Book Interest Institution Account Number Trans. Date Date Date Balance (Deletions) Cashed In Balance Fair Value Paid Securities America Sweep Program
Beginning Balance - -
Transfers In/(Out) 7/2-7/30/24 0.00 0.00
8/5-8/31/24 (0.00) (0.00)
9/3-9/30/24 627.62 627.62
10/1-10/30/24 (627.62) (627.62)
11/1-11/30/24 - -
12/3-12/31/24 - -
1/1-1/31/25 5.47 5.47
- 5.47 - 5.47 5.47 -
Local Agency Investment Fund
Beginning Balance 98-10-400 17,636,545.69 17,636,545.69 - Interest 4.55% 7/15/24 199,072.39 199,072.39 199,072.39

4.71% 10/15/24 211,511.36 211,511.36 211,511.36

4.62% 1/15/25 209,893.04 209,893.04 209,893.04
- -
Transfers In/(Out) -
-
-
Total - LAIF 4.63% 17,636,545.69 620,476.79 - 18,257,022.48 18,257,022.48 620,476.79 Central Valley Money Market Acct 015030960
Beginning Balance 3,646,347.63 3,646,347.63
Interest 7/31/23 263.74 263.74 263.74
8/30/24 239.78 239.78 239.78
9/30/24 247.79 247.79
10/31/24 247.80 247.80 247.80
11/29/24 231.83 231.83
12/31/24 255.83 255.83
1/31/25 247.85 247.85
- -
Transfers In/(Out) -
-
-

0.08% -
3,646,347.63 1,734.62 - 3,648,082.25 3,648,082.25 751.32 Subtotal All City Investments 3.05% 27,655,893.32 (602,788.59) - 27,053,104.73 27,045,830.88 792,292.19 27,655,893.32 (602,783.12) - 27,053,110.20 27,045,836.35 792,292.19 Market Value Adjustment (7,273.85)
(602,783.12)
(602,783.12)

0.00 Total Investments
12 Section 5, Item C.

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 12, 2025
PRESENTER: Jerry Jones, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Revision to Resolution No. 24-78 Initiating Annexation for the Crown-Schaad Residential Project (JJ)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt a revised resolution of the City Council of the City of Kerman initiating annexation for the Crown-Schaad residential project consisting of one (1) parcel identified as APN 020-140-22S containing approximately 9.69 acres located on the North side of West Kearney Boulevard between South Modoc and South Siskiyou Avenues (Annexation 2023-02).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

On September 25, 2024, City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-78 (Resolution) initiating annexation for the Crown-Schaad Residential Project (Project). The area to be annexed for the project is generally located on the north side of Kearney Boulevard between Modoc and Siskiyou Avenues. The annexation will include one (1) parcel identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 020-140-22S.

The Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) is the agency that processes the final approval of all annexations within Fresno County. After City Council’s initiation of annexation for the project, the applicant submitted the necessary documents to LAFCo for processing, review, and approval of the annexation. Upon review, LAFCo found an inconsistency in the City’s resolution initiating annexation that requires a revision to the resolution. The proposed revision is to the third paragraph of the resolution and is as follows:

The revision to the resolution is for clarification purposes and involves no change in the overall scope of the project, limits of the annexation area, or environmental impacts.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution w/Exhibit
13 Section 5, Item D.

Attachment ‘A’
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-__

A REVISED RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KERMAN INITIATING

ANNEXATION FOR THE CROWN-SCHAAD RESIDENTIAL PROJECT AREA CONSISTING OF ONE (1) PARCEL IDENTIFIED AS APN 020-140-22S CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 9.69

ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WEST KEARNEY BOULEVARD BETWEEN SOUTH MODOC AND SOUTH SISKIYOU AVENUES (ANNEXATION 2023-02) WHEREAS, the City of Kerman desires to initiate proceedings, pursuant to the Cortese-KnoxHertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, Division 3, commencing with Section 56000 of the California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 56654 provides that “[a] proposal for a change of organization or a reorganization may be made by the adoption of a resolution of application by the legislative body of an affected local agency . . . [;]” and WHEREAS, the specific changes of organization requested consists of an annexation to the City of Kerman and detachment from the County of Fresno and the Kings River Conservation District of the parcel identified as APNs 020-140-22S and the adjacent right-of-way on West Kearney Boulevard (“Project Area”); and
WHEREAS, a map of the boundaries of the territory is set forth in Exhibit ‘1’ attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, the affected territory proposed to be changed is uninhabited, and on this day contains 0 registered voters, according to information received from the County Elections Office; and WHEREAS, the proposed annexation area is inside the Sphere of Influence (SOI) of the City of Kerman; and
WHEREAS, the City has an agreement with the County of Fresno to comply with Revenue and Tax Code Section 99 regarding property tax revenue transfer upon annexation, which memorandum of understanding includes standards of annexations; and
WHEREAS, the City does not propose any specific term and conditions for the proposed reorganization; and
WHEREAS, the reasons for this proposed annexation is to allow for the implementation of City of Kerman 2040 General Plan adopted July 2020 through the development of a residential project proposed by Joseph Crown Construction & Development (“Developer”); and WHEREAS, the Project Area contains approximately one (1) existing parcel containing approximately 9.69 acres within the City’s existing Sphere of Influence, and is located on the north side of West Kearney Boulevard between South Modoc and South Siskiyou Avenues (see Exhibit ‘1’); and 14 Section 5, Item D.

WHEREAS, approval of the project requires approval of Rezone 2023-02, Tentative Subdivision Map 2023-02, Development Plan Permit 2023-03, and Annexation 2023-02; and WHEREAS, the City prepared an Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration 2023-03 and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program dated June 2024 (SCH #202404148) for the project, and this related annexation; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 15, 2024, to consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding annexation of the Project Area; and WHEREAS, in conjunction with the public hearing on July 15, 2024, the Planning Commission considered a recommendation of annexation for the Project Area, consistent with the General Plan; and WHEREAS, after due consideration of all the items before it, the Planning Commission recommended the City Council initiate the annexation of the Project Area; and WHEREAS, all prerequisites for the initiation of proceedings, pursuant to the Cortese-KnoxHertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, have been met; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the project; and WHEREAS, after due consideration of all the items before it, the City Council now desires to adopt this Resolution to initiate proceedings for the affected territory as set forth in Exhibit ‘1’.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Kerman as follows:

1. Recitals. The City Council hereby finds that all of the facts set forth in the recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein.

2. CEQA. The City Council concurrently adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration 2023-03 (MND) for the project. The MND identified annexation of the entire Project Area that is not within the City limits. The annexation does not change the environmental assessment of the MND.

The City Council further finds that no subsequent review is required under CEQA Guidelines section 15162 as since that time no substantial changes have been proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previously adopted MND due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Likewise, no substantial changes have occurred since that time with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the MND due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. There is also no new information, which was not known and could not have been known at the time of the adoption of the MND that the project will have significant effect not discussed in the MND. As such, the City Council finds Annexation 2023-02 has already been fully assessed in accordance with CEQA, no subsequent review is required under CEQA Guidelines section 15162, and no further action or review is required under CEQA. 15 Section 5, Item D.

3. General Plan Consistency. The City Council finds that the annexation is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Kerman General Plan. In this regard, the City Council finds that public necessity, convenience, general welfare, or good zoning practices justify annexation of the Project Area. Specifically, the annexation and pre-zoning change is consistent with the General Plan goals and policies, any operative plan, or adopted policy, including General Plan Policy LU-3.2 Urban Form, LU-3.3 Prevent Sprawl Development, and LU-5.4 New Incompatible Land Uses as described below, and implements the planned residential land uses in the Project Area.

General Plan Policy LU-3.2. Urban Form: The Project site is within the City’s Sphere of Influence and is within the “Area 1” growth line as identified in the General Plan. Based on the site’s proximity to City limits and existing infrastructure, the City is able to provide services to the site upon annexation to the city. Further, the Project meets several considerations of General Plan Policy LU-3.2 including meeting residential housing needs by offering a wider and more diverse range of housing and community needs by providing open space and recreational facilities. In addition, there are no obstacles to growth such as cost of infrastructure or Williamson Act properties. Therefore, the Project is consistent with General Plan Policy LU-3.2.

General Plan Policy LU-3.3. Prevent Sprawl Development. The Project Area is contiguous to existing and approved development within City limits. Therefore, the Project is consistent with General Plan Policy LU-3.3.

General Plan Policy LU-5.4. New Incompatible Uses. The Project Area is adjacent to existing or approved residential development. The Project would result in new residential uses within a residential area and would not introduce incompatible land uses or environmental hazards.

Therefore, the Project is consistent with General Plan Policy LU-5.4.

The change is also consistent with the purpose of the Development Code to promote the growth of the city in an orderly and sustainable manner, and to promote and protect public health, safety, peace, comfort, and general welfare. The change is also necessary for good zoning practices to achieve the balance of land uses desired by the City and to provide sites for needed residential uses consistent with the General Plan.

4. Findings for Annexation. The City Council further finds:
a. The proposed annexation is within the City’s adopted Sphere of Influence. This project is located within Area 1 of the proposed Sphere of Influence outlined in the General Plan and maintains growth management controls consistent with the General Plan. Based on the site’s proximity to City limits and existing infrastructure, the City is able to provide services to the site upon annexation to the city. Further, the Project meets several considerations of General Plan Policy LU-3.2 Urban Form including meeting residential housing needs by offering wider and more diverse range of housing and community needs by providing open space and recreational facilities. In addition, there are no obstacles to growth such as cost of infrastructure or Williamson Act properties. 16 Section 5, Item D.
b. The proposal must be consistent with city general and specific plans, including adopted goals and policies. The proposed annexation area will be consistent with the City’s General Plan goals and policies including General Plan Policy LU-3.2 Urban Form, LU-3.3 Prevent Sprawl Development, and LU-5.4 New Incompatible Uses, contingent upon approval of the entitlements, including the Prezone/Rezone, Tentative Subdivision Map, and Development Plan. In particular, the Project site is in Area 1 of the proposed Sphere of influence outlined in the General Plan, which allows the City to consider amendment and annexation requests into Area 1 based on the ability of the City to provide services to the area. Based on the site’s proximity to City limits and existing infrastructure, the City is able to provide services to the site upon annexation to the city. Further, the Project meets several considerations of the General Plan including meeting residential housing needs by offering wider and more diverse range of housing and community needs by providing open space and recreational facilities. In addition, there are no obstacles to growth such as cost of infrastructure or Williamson Act properties. The Project site is also contiguous to existing and approved residential development within City limits and would result in new residential uses within a residential area and thereby would not introduce incompatible land uses or environmental hazards.
c. Pursuant to CEQA, the proposal must mitigate any significant adverse effect on continuing agricultural operations on adjacent properties, to the extent reasonable and consistent with the applicable general and specific plan. The City has prepared an Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the project. The MND has concluded that no significant environmental impacts will occur as a result of the project. d. At least 25% of the area proposed for annexation has an approved tentative subdivision map(s) (single-family residential) and an approved site plan (for uses besides singlefamily). The proposed annexation would meet this condition whereby at least 25% of the proposed annexation area will include an approved tentative subdivision map for singlefamily residential. e. The annexation is to fulfill the city’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) obligation which otherwise cannot be accommodated on lands currently within the city’s incorporated boundary. The proposed annexation would meet this condition whereby the City has contemplated this annexation area as a housing program necessary to fulfill RHNA obligations within the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. f. The proposal would not create islands. Boundaries must ultimately minimize creation of peninsulas and corridors, or other distortion of boundaries. The proposed annexation area would not create islands. New boundaries would not create any peninsulas or corridors.

5. Approval of Initiation of Reorganization. Based on the information provided above, the City Council of the City of Kerman approves initiation of the annexation and reorganization for the entire Project Area that is not within the City limits, by adopting a resolution of application requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission of Fresno County to initiate proceedings 17 Section 5, Item D.
for the change of organization of territory as described in Exhibit ‘1’, in the manner provided by the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000. The City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager to take all necessary steps to effectuate and initiate such reorganization proceedings, and to support Developer’s processing of the same at Developer’s sole cost and expense.

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Kerman at a regular meeting on the 12th day of March 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

The foregoing resolution is hereby approved.
_________________________
Maria Pacheco
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________
Josie Camacho
City Clerk
Exhibit ‘1’: Proposed Area of Annexation (Annexation 2023-02) 18 Section 5, Item D.

Exhibit ‘1’
Proposed Area of Annexation (Annexation 2023-02)
19 Section 5, Item D.
20 Section 5, Item D.

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 12, 2025
PRESENTER: Jerry Jones, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Revision to Resolution No. 24-77 Initiating Annexation for the Whispering Falls Residential Project (JJ)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt a revised resolution initiating annexation for the Whispering Falls residential project consisting of six (6) parcels identified as APNs 020- 160-36S, 020-160-18S, 020-160-19S, 020-041-45S, 020-041-47S and 020-041-09U containing approximately 64.76 acres located on the east side of South Modoc Avenue between West Kearney Boulevard and the West California Avenue Alignment/San Joaquin Valley Railroad (Annexation 2023-01).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

On September 25, 2024, City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-77 (Resolution) initiating annexation for the Whispering Falls Project (Project). The area to be annexed for the Project is generally located on the East side of Modoc Avenue between Kearney Boulevard and the San Joaquin Valley Railroad. The annexation will include six (6) parcels identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 020-160-36S, 020-160-18S, 020-160-19S, 020-041-45S, 020-041-47S and 020- 041-09U.

The Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) is the agency that processes the final approval of all annexations within Fresno County. After City Council’s initiation of annexation for the Project, the applicant submitted the necessary documents to LAFCo for processing, review, and approval of the annexation. Upon review, LAFCo found an inconsistency in the City’s resolution initiating annexation that requires a revision to the resolution. The proposed revision is to the third paragraph of the resolution and is as follows:

The revision to the resolution is for clarification purposes and involves no change in the overall scope of the project, limits of the annexation area, or environmental impacts. 21 Section 5, Item E.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution w/Exhibit
22 Section 5, Item E.

Attachment ‘A’
RESOLUTION NO. 25-__

A REVISED RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KERMAN INITIATING ANNEXATION FOR THE WHISPERING FALLS RESIDENTIAL PROJECT CONSISTING OF SIX (6) PARCELS IDENTIFIED AS APNS 020-160-36S, 020-160-18S, 020-160-19S, 020-041-45S, 020-041- 47S, AND 020-041-09U CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 64.76 ACRES LOCATED ON THE EAST

SIDE OF SOUTH MODOC AVENUE BETWEEN WEST KEARNEY BOULEVARD AND THE WEST CALIFORNIA AVENUE ALIGNMENT/SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RAILROAD (ANNEXATION 2023-01).

WHEREAS, the City of Kerman desires to initiate proceedings, pursuant to the CorteseKnox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, Division 3, commencing with Section 56000 of the California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 56654 provides that “[a] proposal for a change of organization or a reorganization may be made by the adoption of a resolution of application by the legislative body of an affected local agency . . . [;]” and WHEREAS, the specific changes of organization requested consists of an annexation into the City of Kerman and detachment from the County of Fresno and the Kings River Conservation District of the parcels identified as APNs 020-160-36S, 020-160-18S, 020-160-19S, 020-041-45S, 020-041-47S, and 020-041-09U and the adjacent right-of-way on South Modoc Avenue and the West California Avenue Alignment (“Project Area”); and
WHEREAS, the Project Area includes one (1) active Williamson Act contract (APN 020-160- 19S) at the northernmost parcel (which is not currently proposed for development); and WHEREAS, the City will not succeed to the rights, duties, and powers of the County under the Williamson Act contract for APN 020-160-19S, as allowed under California Government Code 51243.5, and meeting all the criteria under Subsection (d)/(e); and WHEREAS, a map of the boundaries of the territory is set forth in Exhibit ‘1’ attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, the affected territory proposed to be changed is uninhabited, and on this day contains 3 registered voters, according to information received from the County Elections Office; and
WHEREAS, the proposed annexation area is inside the Sphere of Influence (SOI) of the City of Kerman; and
WHEREAS, the City has an agreement with the County of Fresno to comply with Revenue and Tax Code Section 99 regarding property tax revenue transfer upon annexation, which memorandum of understanding includes standards of annexations; and WHEREAS, the City does not propose any specific term and conditions for the proposed reorganization; and
23 Section 5, Item E.

WHEREAS, the reasons for this proposed annexation is to allow for the implementation of the City of Kerman 2040 General Plan adopted in July 2020 through the development of a residential project proposed by Whispering Falls, LLC. (“Developer”); and WHEREAS, the Project Area contains six (6) existing parcels containing approximately

64.76 acres within the City’s existing Sphere of Influence, and is located on the east side of South Modoc Avenue between West Kearney Boulevard and the West California Avenue Alignment/San Joaquin Valley Railroad (Exhibit ‘1’); and
WHEREAS, approval of the project requires approval of Annexation 2023-01, Rezone 2023-01, General Plan Amendment 2023-01, Tentative Subdivision Map 2023-01, Development Plans 2023-01 and 2023-02, Conditional Use Permit 2023-02, and Variance 2023-01; and WHEREAS, the City prepared an Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration 2023-01 and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program dated June 2024 (SCH #2024040147) for the project, and this related annexation; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 15, 2024, to consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding annexation of the Project Area shown in Exhibit ‘A-1’; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the public hearing on July 15, 2024, the Planning Commission considered a recommendation of annexation for the Project Area, consistent with the General Plan, as amended; and
WHEREAS, after due consideration of all the items before it, the Planning Commission recommended the City Council initiate the annexation of the Project Area; and WHEREAS, all prerequisites for the initiation of proceedings, pursuant to the CorteseKnox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, have been met; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the project; and WHEREAS, after due consideration of all the items before it, the City Council now desires to adopt this Resolution to initiate proceedings for the affected territory as set forth in Exhibit ‘1’.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Kerman resolves as follows:

1. Recitals. The City Council hereby finds that all of the facts set forth in the recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein.

2. CEQA. The City Council previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration 2023-01 (MND) for the project. The MND identified the annexation. The annexation does not change the environmental assessment of the MND. Further, the MND was recently adopted by the City Council. The City Council further finds that no subsequent review 24 Section 5, Item E.
is required under CEQA Guidelines section 15162 as since that time no substantial changes have been proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previously adopted MND due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Likewise, no substantial changes have occurred since that time with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the MND due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.

There is also no new information, which was not known and could not have been known at the time of the adoption of the MND that the project will have significant effect not discussed in the MND. As such, the City Council finds Annexation 2023-01 has already been fully assessed in accordance with CEQA, no subsequent review is required under CEQA Guidelines section 15162, and no further action or review is required under CEQA.

4. General Plan Consistency. The City Council finds that the annexation is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Kerman General Plan, as amended by General Plan Amendment 2023-01. In this regard, the City Council finds that public necessity, convenience, general welfare, or good zoning practices justify annexation of the Project Area. Specifically, the annexation and pre-zoning change is consistent with the General Plan goals and policies, any operative plan, or adopted policy including LU3.2 Urban Form; LU-3.3 Prevent Sprawl Development; and LU-5.4 New Incompatible Land Uses as described below and implements the planned residential land uses in the Project Area.
(a) General Plan Policy LU-3.2. Urban Form: To maintain the City’s compact form, this policy requires the City to maintain growth management controls by managing changes to the City’s Sphere of Influence and incorporated City limits. Future changes to the City’s Sphere of Influence are managed by two growth lines, “Area 1” and “Area 2.” The Project Area is in Area 1. In particular, the Project Area is within “Area 1” of the City’s Sphere of Influence. LU 3.2 Urban Form allows the City to consider requests to amend the current Sphere of influence and City limits into Area 1 based on the ability of the City to provide services to the area. Further, for any change in Sphere of Influence or City Limits, the City is to consider 1) 80% of The change is also consistent with the purpose of the Development Code to promote the growth of the city in an orderly and sustainable manner, and to promote and protect the public health, safety, peace, comfort, and general welfare. The change is also necessary for good zoning practices to achieve the balance of land uses desired by the City and to provide sites for needed residential uses consistent with the General Plan.
(b) General Plan Policy LU-3.3. Prevent Sprawl Development. The City shall direct new development to areas that are continuous to existing or approved development and prevent sprawl development. The Project Area is contiguous to existing and approved development within City limits. Therefore, the Project is consistent. 25 Section 5, Item E.
(c) General Plan Policy LU-5.4. New Incompatible Uses. This policy prohibits the City from introducing new incompatible land uses and environmental hazards into existing residential areas. The Project Area is adjacent to existing or approved residential development. The Project would result in new residential uses within a residential area and would not introduce incompatible land uses or environmental hazards. Therefore, the Project is consistent.

5. Findings for Annexation. The City Council finds, as follows:
(a) The proposed annexation is within the City’s adopted Sphere of Influence. This project is located within Area 1 of the proposed Sphere of Influence outlined in the General Plan and maintains growth management controls consistent with the General Plan including but not limited to LU-3.2, LU-3.3, LU-5.4. (b) The proposal must be consistent with city general and specific plans, including adopted goals and policies. The proposed annexation area will be consistent with the City’s General Plan goals and policies contingent upon approval of the entitlements, including the General Plan Amendment, Prezone/Rezone, Tentative Subdivision Map, Development Plans, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance, including but not limited to LU-2.1, LU-2.4, LU-2.5, LU-3.2, LU-3.3, LU-5.4, CIRC1.10, and CIRC-2.1. (c) Pursuant to CEQA, the proposal must mitigate any significant adverse effect on continuing agricultural operations on adjacent properties, to the extent reasonable and consistent with the applicable general and specific plan. The City has prepared an Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the project. The MND has concluded that no significant environmental impacts will occur as a result of the project.
(d) At least 25% of the area proposed for annexation has an approved tentative subdivision map(s) (single-family residential) and an approved site plan (for uses besides single-family). The proposed annexation would meet this condition whereby at least 25% of the proposed annexation area will include an approved tentative map for single-family residential and approved development plan for multi-family residential.
(e) The annexation is to fulfill the city’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) obligation which otherwise cannot be accommodated on lands currently within the city’s incorporated boundary. The proposed annexation would meet this condition whereby the City has contemplated this annexation area as a housing program necessary to fulfill RHNA obligations within the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.
(f) The proposal would not create islands. Boundaries must ultimately minimize creation of peninsulas and corridors, or other distortion of boundaries. The proposed annexation area would not create islands. New boundaries would not create any peninsulas or corridors.
26 Section 5, Item E.

4. Approval of Initiation of Reorganization. Based on the information provided above, the City Council of the City of Kerman approves initiation of annexation and reorganization for the entire Project Area that is not within the City limits, by adopting a resolution of application requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission of Fresno County to initiate proceedings for the change of organization of territory as described in Exhibit ‘1’, in the manner provided by the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000. The City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager to take all necessary steps to effectuate and initiate such reorganization proceedings, and to support Developer’s processing of the same at Developer’s sole cost and expense.

5. Effective Date of Resolution. This resolution shall become effective immediately after the City Council approves Rezone 2023-01 and said ordinance adopting the same then becomes effective. If said ordinance does not become effective within 65 days of the adoption of this Resolution, or the ordinance is not otherwise adopted by the City Council, then Annexation 2023-01 shall be returned to the City Council for further consideration and a final decision.

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Kerman at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of March 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

The foregoing resolution is hereby approved.
________________________
Maria Pacheco
Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Josie Camacho
City Clerk
Exhibit ‘1’: Proposed Area of Annexation (Annexation 2023-01) 27 Section 5, Item E.

Exhibit ‘1’
Proposed Area of Annexation (Annexation 2023-01)
28 Section 5, Item E.

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 12, 2024
PRESENTER: Jesus A. Gonzalez, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Approval of Submission of Funding Applications for Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and Resolution Supporting and Implementing AB 1012 “Timely Use of Funds” (JG)
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt resolution supporting and implementing AB 1012 “Timely Use of Funds”.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Fresno Council of Governments (COG) administers Federal funding for local transportation projects, and called for applications for projects to be funded through the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program. The City has traditionally relied on STBG funding to complete transportation-related projects, primarily pavement rehabilitation/reconstruction projects, on City collector streets. For the current Call for Projects, COG estimates that approximately $35.64 million in total funding will be available to agencies within Fresno County under the STBG program.

Staff identified four projects for funding consideration, listed in order of proposed priority with current preliminary estimates of costs as follows:

1. Vineland Avenue Rehabilitation from Sunset Avenue to San Joaquin Avenue - $735,710;

2. Siskiyou Avenue Rehabilitation & Widening from UPRR to California Avenue - $597,336;

3. E Street Rehabilitation from Vineland Avenue to Goldenrod Avenue - $847,140;

4. Del Norte Avenue Rehabilitation from Kearney Boulevard to Whitesbridge Road – $1,226,400.

The projects will rehabilitate the existing pavement as well as replace existing sections of damaged curb and gutter, sidewalk, signing and striping. Additionally, the Siskiyou Avenue project will widen northbound Siskiyou to allow for construction of its ultimate configuration including a travel lane, curb, gutter and sidewalk. The project applications were submitted to Fresno COG prior to the March 3rd submittal deadline. Per the submittal guidelines, the 29 Section 5, Item F.
attached resolution must be submitted to support the applications prior to the convening of the Scoring Committee in June 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Federally-funded transportation projects require a minimum local match of 11.47% from local Gas Tax, Measure C, TDA, or other Local Transportation Funds. For the recommended priority projects, this equates to an estimated total maximum of $390,735 if all projects were funded.

The proposed projects would be programmed for future fiscal years to allow the City time to plan for the expenditures beyond that which has already been included in the Capital Improvement Plan.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution
B. Project Locations Map
30 Section 5, Item F.

Attachment ‘A’
RESOLUTION NO. 25-__

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KERMAN
SUPPORTING AND IMPLEMENTING AB 1012 “TIMELY USE OF FUNDS” WHEREAS, AB 1012 has been enacted into State Law in part to provide for the “timely use” of State and Federal funding; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kerman (City) is able to apply for and receive Federal and State funding under the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the City desires to ensure that its projects are delivered in a timely manner to preclude the Fresno Region from losing those funds for non-delivery; and WHEREAS, it is understood by the City that failure for not meeting project delivery dates for any phase of a project may jeopardize Federal or State funding to the Region, and WHEREAS, the City must demonstrate dedicated and available local matching funds; and WHEREAS, the City has a proposed project list for STBG projects for the 25-26.

NOW THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Kerman hereby resolves as follows:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated by reference.

SECTION 2. The City’s proposed project list for STBG projects for the 25-26 Call for Projects is:
 Priority #1 – Vineland Avenue Rehabilitation from Sunset Avenue to San Joaquin Avenue;
 Priority #2 - Siskiyou Avenue Rehabilitation & Widening from UPRR to California Avenue; and
 Priority #3 - E Street Rehabilitation from Vineland Avenue to Goldenrod Avenue; and
 Priority #4 - Del Norte Avenue Rehabilitation from Kearney Boulevard to Whitesbridge Road
SECTION 3. The City agrees to ensure that all project delivery deadlines for all project phases will be met or exceeded.

SECTION 4. The City understands that failure to meet project delivery deadlines may be deemed as sufficient cause for the Fresno Council of Governments Policy Board to terminate an agency’s project and reprogram Federal/State funds as deemed necessary.
31 Section 5, Item F.

SECTION 5. Management and engineering staff are directed to ensure all projects are carried out in a timely manner as per the requirements of AB 1012 and the directive of the City Council.

SECTION 6. This resolution is effective upon adoption.

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Kerman at a regular meeting held on the 12
th day of March 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

The foregoing resolution is hereby approved.

Maria Pacheco
Mayor
ATTEST:

Josie Camacho
City Clerk
32 Section 5, Item F.

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STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 12, 2025
PRESENTER: Josefina Alvarez, Finance Director
SUBJECT: Mid-Year Budget Status Report Fiscal Year 2024/2025 (JA) RECOMMENDATION: Council review the Mid-Year Budget Report and approve resolution adopting revisions to the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City of Kerman performs a mid-year budget analysis of revenue and expenditures for the first half of fiscal year (July 1st through December 31st). This analysis is also used as part of the preparation for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budgeting process.

The Fiscal Year 2024/2025 annual budget was adopted on June 12, 2024 with a General Fund deficit of $3,486,557. Staff is recommending some budget adjustments to the General Fund and other funds due to unforeseen operational expenses and revenues. Exhibit ‘A’ lists each revenue and expense that staff is proposing to adjust this fiscal year.

With the proposed adjustments, the General Fund would end up with a reduced deficit of $3,141,679 by increasing revenues by $640,093 and increasing expenses by $295,215. The table below summarizes the General Fund proposed surplus.

General Fund
Total Proposed Surplus 344,878
Deficit from Original Budget -3,486,557
Ending Deficit -3,141,679
The Enterprise Funds would end up with an overall reduced deficit of $215,185. The Water Fund would have an ending surplus of $272,605, the Sewer Fund would eliminate the deficit and end up with a surplus of $92,141, the Solid Waste Fund would have an ending surplus of $265,799 and the Storm Drain Fund would reduce the deficit to $52,701. The Internal Service Funds would decrease the deficit to $793,030. The tables below summarize the estimated surplus and deficits of each of these funds.

Water Fund
Total Proposed Increase of Surplus 142,005
Surplus from Original Budget 130,600
Ending Surplus 272,605
34 Section 7, Item A.

Sewer Fund
Total Proposed Decrease of Deficit 377,209
Deficit from Original Budget -285,067
Ending Surplus 92,142
Solid Waste Fund
Total Proposed Increase of Surplus 109,520
Surplus from Original Budget 156,279
Ending Surplus 265,799
Storm Drain Fund
Total Proposed Decrease of Deficit 30,856
Deficit from Original Budget -83,557
Ending Deficit -52,701
Internal Service Funds
Total Proposed Increase of Deficit 120,934
Deficit from Original Budget -913,964
Ending Deficit -793,030
FISCAL IMPACT:

The overall fiscal impact based on the budget adjustments listed above will decrease the deficit of the General Fund to aproximately $3,141,679. The overall fiscal impact on the Enterprise Funds, excluding the Internal Service Funds, would create a combined surplus of $577,845. The Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Funds would have an ending surplus and the Storm Drain Fund would still have a deficit. The Internal Service Funds would reduce the overall deficit to $793,030.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution w/Exhibits
35 Section 7, Item A.

Attachment ‘A’
RESOLUTION NO. 25-__

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KERMAN ADOPTING REVISIONS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget by Resolution 24-46 dated June 12, 2024;and
WHEREAS, adjustments are requested for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget based on the actual and estimated sources and uses; and
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget adjustments requests include adjustments totaling minus (-)$1,055,053.45 per the attached schedule identified as Exhibit ‘A’ to this resolution; and
WHEREAS, a Mid-Year Budget Report is attached as Exhibit ‘B’ which includes more detailed information on the City’s mid-year status.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Kerman as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated by reference.

2. The Council approves adjustments to expenditures and revenues for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget as outlined in the schedule attached as Exhibit ‘A’.

3. The Council accepts and has considered the Mid-Year Budget Report as outlined in Exhibit ‘B’ in adopting this resolution.

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Kerman at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of March 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
36 Section 7, Item A.

The foregoing resolution is hereby approved.
__________________________
Maria Pacheco
Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Josie Camacho
City Clerk
37 Section 7, Item A.

Exhibit ‘A’
Expenses
Account # Description
Original
Budget
Amt
New
Budget Amt Difference
100-1002-410-30-00 Overtime 0.00 610.26 610.26
100-1002-540-02-00 Equipment Rental - Lease 266.59 1,691.04 1,424.45 Total Expenses for Administration 2,034.71
100-1008-510-10-00 Professional Services 40,000.00 60,000.00 20,000.00 100-1008-552-01-00 Public Notice/Advertising/Recr 3,500.00 15,000.00 11,500.00 100-1008-555-00-00 Dues & Subscriptions(GIS) 2,500.00 7,500.00 5,000.00 100-1009-410-30-00 Overtime 500.00 1,000.00 500.00
100-1009-521-01-00 Office Supplies 750.00 1,000.00 250.00 100-1010-510-10-01 Professional Serv-Gen Admin 60,000.00 70,000.00 10,000.00 100-1010-510-10-02 Professional Serv-Proj R & PCk 80,000.00 90,000.00 10,000.00 100-1010-510-10-03 Professional Serv-Proj M & Ins 120,000.00 150,000.00 30,000.00 100-1042-552-02-00 Public Notice/Advertising/Recr 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Total Expenses for Community
Development
88,250.00
100-2002-552-02-00 Public Notice/Advertising/Recr 600.00 1,200.00 600.00 100-2002-600-04-00 Capital Outlay/Equipment 500.00 583.02 83.02 100-2010-410-30-00 Overtime 780.00 1,100.00 320.00
100-2010-410-35-00 Stand By 0.00 100.00 100.00
100-2010-510-10-00 Professional Services 2,500.00 3,000.00 500.00 100-2010-521-05-00 Park Maintenance Supplies 15,000.00 20,000.00 5,000.00 100-2010-521-06-00 Uniforms 1,500.00 2,000.00 500.00
100-2010-551-01-00 Communications-Telephone 200.00 492.02 292.02 100-2010-555-00-00 Dues/Subscriptions 5,000.00 5,300.00 300.00 100-2044-510-10-00 Contract Services 0.00 430.00 430.00 100-2044-521-02-00 General Supplies & Postage 450.00 650.00 200.00 100-2047-410-30-00 Overtime 0.00 800.00 800.00
100-2047-420-11-01 FICA Tax Expense KUSD
Aquatics

0.00 200.00 200.00
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100-2047-420-12-01 FICA MED Tax Expense KUSD
Aqua 0.00 50.00 50.00
Account # Description
Original
Budget
Amt
New
Budget Amt Difference
100-2047-420-55-01 Workers Comp Exp KUSD
Aquatics

0.00 40.00 40.00
100-2047-420-60-01 SDI Expense KUSD Aquatics 0.00 40.00 40.00 100-2069-420-55-00 Workers Compensation
Expense 671.07 2,796.99 2,125.92
100-2069-510-01-00 Contract Services -
Maintenance 6,500.00 9,000.00 2,500.00
100-2069-600-04-03 Capital Outlay -Floor Scrubber 5,000.00 4,378.18 (621.82) Total Expenses for Community Services 13,459.14
100-3011-410-30-00 Overtime 95,022.00 185,811.00 90,789.00 100-3011-410-36-00 FTO Wages 3,893.22 6,269.06 2,375.84 100-3011-510-11-00 Professional Serv-Emp Hiring 16,000.00 20,000.00 4,000.00 100-3011-510-16-00 Professional Services-TaserCer 0.00 21,369.67 21,369.67 100-3011-521-01-00 Office Supplies 3,000.00 4,386.18 1,386.18 100-3011-521-02-00 General Supplies 9,500.00 14,826.21 5,326.21 100-3011-521-12-00 Bullet Resistant Vests 6,400.00 12,000.00 5,600.00 100-3011-551-02-00 Communications-Cellular
Phone 8,000.00 13,040.73 5,040.73
100-3011-552-02-00 Public Notice/Advertising/Recr 5,000.00 5,800.00 800.00 100-3011-555-04-00 Prof Serv/Forensic Software Up 8,000.00 11,500.00 3,500.00 100-3011-600-03-05 Capital Outlay-Tasers (30) 21,370.00 0.00 (21,370.00) 100-3041-510-01-00 Contract Services 5,000.00 15,000.00 10,000.00 100-3041-521-07-00 Postage 500.00 700.00 200.00
Total Expenses for Police Department 129,017.63
100-4010-515-01-00 Utilities 8,500.00 10,992.10 2,492.10 410-4041-510-10-00 Professional Services 15,000.00 40,000.00 25,000.00 410-4041-510-14-00 Professional Serv/Hex Chrome 0.00 154,000.00 154,000.00 410-4041-515-01-00 Utilities 475,000.00 608,519.62 133,519.62 410-4041-555-03-00 N. Kings Groundwater
Sustainab 5,000.00 5,386.49 386.49
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410-4041-555-04-00 Kings Water Alliance(Nitrate) 15,000.00 13,444.00 (1,556.00) 420-4042-510-10-00 Professional Services 10,000.00 16,013.50 6,013.50 420-4042-551-02-00 Communications-Cellular
Phone 3,500.00 6,401.33 2,901.33
420-4042-600-03-30 WWTP Facility Repairs 6,000.00 7,711.14 1,711.14 500-4050-521-03-00 Vehicle & Eq Parts/Supplies 15,000.00 30,000.00 15,000.00 Account # Description
Original
Budget
Amt
New
Budget Amt Difference
500-4050-551-01-00 Communications-Telephone 1,020.00 1,212.77 192.77 500-4050-600-04-15 A/C Freon Recovery/Recharge
Sy 9,000.00 9,287.65 287.65
500-4050-600-04-18 Vehicle Diagnostic Scanner 9,000.00 7,154.70 (1,845.30) 750-4075-510-10-00 Professional Services 4,000.00 6,175.00 2,175.00 750-4075-600-03-38 Street Light/Pole Replacement 0.00 18,646.00 18,646.00 410-8000-600-03-27 Emergency Water Line Repair 0.00 41,158.54 41,158.54 410-8000-600-03-41 Well No 33 0.00 318,000.00 318,000.00 410-8000-600-04-00 Well No 14 Emergency
Generator 189,907.37 199,907.37 10,000.00
410-8000-600-04-01 SGMAGrant Recharge Proj.

Lions 10,000.00 35,000.00 25,000.00
520-8000-600-03-02 Water Main Across SR180 0.00 52,000.00 52,000.00 530-8000-600-03-02 Water Main Across SR180 0.00 238,000.00 238,000.00 810-4081-515-01-00 Utilities 50,500.00 70,056.01 19,556.01 830-4083-510-03-00 Professional Services-GIS Map 6,000.00 8,926.25 2,926.25 870-4087-510-01-00 Contract Services 0.00 8,297.41 8,297.41 870-4087-521-02-00 General Supplies 51,000.00 78,268.02 27,268.02 870-8000-600-03-35 Median Landscaping Reno #1 0.00 610.53 610.53 870-8000-600-03-90 Siskiyou Rehab - Kearney to CA 7,685.00 6,100.00 (1,585.00) 870-8000-600-03-91 Kearney Rehab -
16th/Goldenrod 4,244.00 7,200.00 2,956.00
870-8000-600-03-91 Kearney Rehab -
16th/Goldenrod 4,244.00 11,444.00 7,200.00
870-8000-600-03-92 Goldenrod Rehab - Stanislaus/K 5,850.00 7,200.00 1,350.00 880-4088-521-50-00 Street Field Operations 7,125.00 7,695.49 570.49 40 Section 7, Item A.

Total Expenses for Public Works 1,112,232.55
100-5005-551-02-00 Communications - Cell Phone 150.00 288.00 138.00 410-5005-410-20-00 Part-Time Wages 2,778.48 8,700.00 5,921.52 410-5005-510-01-00 Contract Services 30,000.00 50,000.00 20,000.00 410-5005-551-02-00 Communications-Cellular
Phone 150.00 503.68 353.68
410-5005-554-01-00 Travel-Meetings 350.00 450.00 100.00 420-5005-410-20-00 Part-Time Wages 2,778.48 7,943.96 5,165.48 420-5005-420-40-00 Health Insurance Expense 12,352.70 20,967.79 8,615.09 420-5005-510-01-00 Contract Services 25,000.00 38,922.92 13,922.92 Account # Description
Original
Budget
Amt
New
Budget Amt Difference
420-5005-551-01-00 Communications-Telephone 300.00 762.11 462.11 420-5005-551-02-00 Communications-Cellular
Phone 150.00 503.67 353.67
430-5005-410-20-00 Part-Time Wages 2,778.48 6,876.65 4,098.17 430-5005-521-06-00 Uniforms 380.00 630.00 250.00
430-5005-551-02-00 Communications-Cellular
Phone 150.00 288.00 138.00
510-5051-410-30-00 Overtime 0.00 10.00 10.00
Total Expenses for Finance 59,528.64
100-6001-410-20-00 Part-Time Wages 15,000.00 32,400.00 17,400.00 100-6001-410-30-00 Overtime 0.00 3,319.57 3,319.57
100-6001-420-11-00 FICA Tax Expense 930.00 2,009.00 1,079.00 100-6001-420-12-00 FICA MED Tax Expense 217.50 470.00 252.50 100-6001-420-22-00 SUI Expense 75.00 162.00 87.00
100-6001-420-55-00 Workers Compensation
Expense 446.85 965.00 518.15
100-6001-420-60-00 SDI Expense 165.00 356.00 191.00
100-6001-521-01-00 Office Supplies 200.00 750.00 550.00 Total Expenses for City Council 23,397.22
100-6004-410-30-00 Overtime 0.00 343.91 343.91
100-6004-510-01-00 Contract Services 12,000.00 20,000.00 8,000.00 100-6004-540-02-00 Equipment Rental - Lease 1,186.15 2,066.62 880.47 41 Section 7, Item A.
100-6004-552-02-00 Public Notice/Advertising/Recr 0.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 100-6004-554-01-00 Travel-Meetings 1,500.00 2,034.88 534.88 Total Expenses for City Clerk 11,759.26
100-7001-410-10-00 Salary 5,187.22 7,287.56 2,100.34
100-7001-410-30-00 Overtime 0.00 50.00 50.00
100-7001-420-11-00 FICA Tax Expense 330.91 446.08 115.17 100-7001-420-12-00 FICA MED Tax Expense 77.39 105.41 28.02 100-7001-420-40-00 Health Insurance Expense 364.67 2,083.43 1,718.76 100-7001-420-50-00 Retirement City Contribution 408.23 550.67 142.44 100-7001-420-60-00 SDI Expense 58.71 82.45 23.74
100-7001-600-03-04 Northwest Park 88,500.00 98,500.00 10,000.00 Account # Description
Original
Budget
Amt
New
Budget Amt Difference
100-7001-600-03-50 Vehicle for Animal Control Off 0.00 10,488.84 10,488.84 Total Expenses for Measure M 24,667.31
100-3999-410-10-13 Salary 50,498.18 0.00 (50,498.18)
100-3999-410-30-13 Overtime-Tobacco Grant 3,150.00 0.00 (3,150.00) 100-3999-410-30-17 Overtime-OTS Grant 0.00 58,000.00 58,000.00 100-3999-420-11-13 FICA Tax Expense-Tobacco
Grant 3,199.09 0.00 (3,199.09)
100-3999-420-11-17 FICA Tax Expense-OTS Grant 0.00 3,591.79 3,591.79 100-3999-420-12-13 FICA MED Tax ExpenseTobacco G 748.17 0.00 (748.17) 100-3999-420-12-17 FICA MED Tax Expense-OTS
Grant 0.00 839.60 839.60
100-3999-420-40-13 Health Insurance ExpenseTobac 10,166.46 0.00 (10,166.46) 100-3999-420-40-17 Health Insurance Expense-OTS
G

0.00 2,769.89 2,769.89
100-3999-420-50-13 Retirement City Contribution 3,974.21 0.00 (3,974.21) 100-3999-420-55-13 Workers Compensation
Expense
420.40 0.00 (420.40)
100-3999-420-55-17 Workers Compensation
Expense 0.00 4,375.23 4,375.23
100-3999-420-60-13 SDI Expense-Tobacco Grant 567.58 0.00 (567.58) 100-3999-420-60-17 SDI Expense-OTS Grant 0.00 643.63 643.63 42 Section 7, Item A.
100-3999-520-00-13 Tobacco Grant 2,300.00 0.00 (2,300.00) 100-3999-520-00-17 OTS Grant 0.00 3,752.00 3,752.00
100-8000-600-03-17 Skate Park Inspec & Prev Maint 0.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 100-8000-600-03-78 City Hall Roof Replacement 680,000.00 600,686.06 (79,313.94) 100-8000-600-03-95 Kerckhoff Park ATT Storage Bld 0.00 1,008.23 1,008.23 780-8000-600-03-72 Police Station 0.00 47,262.50 47,262.50 Total Expenses for Other Funds (20,095.16)
Total Expenses 1,444,251.30
Revenues
Account # Description Original
Budget Amt
New Budget
Amt Difference
100-0000-321-10-00 Business License Penalty 3,381.45 4,500.00 1,118.55 100-0000-322-61-00 Animal Surrender Fee 300.00 500.00 200.00 100-0000-341-40-00 Building Permits 320,000.00 600,000.00 280,000.00 100-0000-341-41-00 Engineering Inspect. Fees 50,000.00 340,000.00 290,000.00 100-0000-341-48-00 Const & Demo Recycle
Program 7,500.00 15,000.00 7,500.00
100-0000-342-01-00 Police Dept. Special Services 6,000.00 6,300.00 300.00 100-0000-342-04-00 Live Scan-Fingerprint Fee 1,500.00 7,000.00 5,500.00 100-0000-342-40-00 POST Reimbursements 0.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 100-0000-342-99-00 Miscellaneous Police Rev. 0.00 800.00 800.00 100-0000-361-03-00 Rents Cell Tower Leases 41,172.90 70,847.65 29,674.75 100-3999-334-30-06 Dept of Justice-Bullet Proof
V
3000 12,000.00 9,000.00
100-3999-334-30-13 Tobacco Grant 75282.08 0.00 (75,282.08) 110-0000-344-50-00 Development Impact Fees 15,000.00 40,000.00 25,000.00 140-0000-344-50-00 Development Impact Fees 35,000.00 110,000.00 75,000.00 180-0000-344-50-00 Development Impact Fees 20,000.00 60,000.00 40,000.00 410-0000-344-10-00 Water User Charges 2,604,773.23 3,008,462.32 403,689.09 410-0000-361-10-00 Penalty 38,057.17 112,198.63 74,141.46 43 Section 7, Item A.
410-0000-369-01-00 Miscellaneous 100.00 2,000.00 1,900.00 420-0000-344-20-00 Sewer User Charges 1,892,449.87 2,262,505.98 370,056.11 420-0000-361-02-00 Rent-Almonds/Nick Koretoff 7,622.78 5,657.40 (1,965.38) 420-0000-361-10-00 Penalty 27,541.06 75,804.22 48,263.16 430-0000-361-10-00 Penalty 12,861.80 126,867.98 114,006.18 470-0000-344-70-00 Storm Drain User Charges 82,847.06 108,647.28 25,800.22 470-0000-361-10-00 Penalty 2,257.41 7,312.86 5,055.45
490-0000-344-50-00 Development Impact Fees 30,000.00 85,000.00 55,000.00 530-0000-344-50-00 Development Impact Fees 2,000.00 25,000.00 23,000.00 540-0000-344-50-00 Development Impact Fees 65,000.00 185,000.00 120,000.00 550-0000-344-50-00 Sewer Front Foot Improv
Fees
1,500.00 3,500.00 2,000.00
560-0000-344-50-00 Development Impact Fees 10,000.00 45,000.00 35,000.00 Account # Description Original
Budget Amt
New Budget
Amt Difference
580-0000-344-50-00 Development Impact Fees 35,000.00 225,000.00 190,000.00 590-0000-344-50-00 Development Impact Fee
Quimby 15,000.00 60,000.00 45,000.00
750-0000-350-00-00 Special Assessments 257,407.30 412,807.49 155,400.19 870-0000-369-01-00 Miscellaneous 0.00 1,147.05 1,147.05 910-0000-344-50-00 Development Impact Fees 30,000.00 130,000.00 100,000.00 940-0000-344-50-00 Outside Travel Lane Impact
Fee
7,000.00 25,000.00 18,000.00
Total Revenues 2,499,304.75
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Exhibit ‘B’
FY 2024/2025 Mid–Year Budget Report
Josefina Alvarez,
Finance Director
John Jansons,
City Manager
March 12, 2025
City of Kerman
45 Section 7, Item A.

Table of Contents
MID- YEAR STATUS OVERVIEW .......................................................................................... 1 REVENUE STATUS REVIEW ................................................................................................... 1  General Fund ...............................................................................................................................................1  Enterprise Funds..........................................................................................................................................2 EXPENDITURE STATUS REVIEW ......................................................................................... 4  General Fund ...............................................................................................................................................4  Enterprise Funds..........................................................................................................................................5 GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE SUMMARY ...................................... 8 GENERAL FUND RESERVES................................................................................................... 8 ENTERPRISE FUNDS REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE SUMMARY .............................. 9 ENTERPRISE FUNDS CASH RESERVES ............................................................................ 10 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE ............................................................................................. 11 46 Section 7, Item A.

Mid- Year Status Overview
The Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget was adopted by the City Council on June 12, 2024. The annual adopted budget is a financial plan based on the best information available at the time it is prepared.

The Mid-Year Budget Review provides information to the City Council of the City’s financial picture through December 31, 2024, with any necessary adjustments to complete Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

This Mid-Year Budget Review focuses on revenues and expenditures of the General Fund, the City’s Enterprise Funds and all other City funds. Staff reviews each revenue received as well as each expense incurred from the beginning of the fiscal year on July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, and compares the amounts to the adopted budget. Generally, at the middle of the fiscal year, a ratio of approximately 50% between the adopted budget and actual amounts should exist in the analysis; however, this might vary based on the timing of certain revenues and expenses.

The Fiscal Year 2024/2025, at this point (December 31, 2024) is looking positive. The revenues collected so far this fiscal year average 57% and expenditures incurred average 40% for the GF and the Enterprise Funds revenues are at 60% and the expenses incurred are at 50%.

The GF adopted budget for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 was approved with a deficit of $3,486,557, due to the Hart Ranch Park project. Staff has reviewed all accounts and recommends some adjustments to the revenues and expenses to the approved budget.

Revenue Status Review
 General Fund
The General Fund accounts for taxes and other various general-purpose revenues like sales taxes, property taxes, franchise fees, permit fees, rents and fines. These revenues are used to fund essential general government services like legislation, administration, city clerk's services, police, parks and recreation, public works and community development. Generally, the two primary sources for the General Fund are property taxes and sales taxes. So far for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, Table 1 below reflects the percentage of revenue collected per source as of December 31, 2024, with property, sales and transient occupancy taxes at 75.19% and other fees such as fees for services/rents at 12.15%
Table 1
Property Taxes 27.75% Permits/Fines 2.05%
Sales Tax 20.84% Fees for Svc./ Rents 12.15%
Sales Tax - Measure M 26.47% Refunds/Miscellaneous 0.30% Transient Occupancy Tax 0.13% Other Fees/KUSD, SRO/Recreation 7.31% Franchise Fees 0.43%
Internal Charges 2.58%

GENERAL FUND REVENUE BY SOURCE
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Figure 1
 Enterprise Funds
Enterprise Funds include Water, Sewer, Solid Waste (refuse), Storm Drain and Landscape and Lighting District. These funds are accounted for separately and revenue is generated from services provided to the public on a user fee basis.

In this report, the Internal Service Funds (ISF), such as Vehicle and Technology, are included under Enterprise Funds. The ISF accounts for any activity that provides goods or services to other funds, departments or agencies on a cost-reimbursement basis.

Table 2 on page 3 summarizes the revenues collected through the first six months of the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2024 for the General Fund and the Enterprise Funds.

Property Taxes,
1,671,946
Sales Tax- Measure M, Sales Tax, 1,255,388
1,594,712
Transient
Occupancy
Tax, 8,021
Franchise
Fees,
25,639
Permits/Fines,
123,267
Fees for Svc./ Rents,
731,669
Refunds/Miscellaneous,
18,132
Other Fees/KUSD,
SRO/Recreation, 440,211
Internal Charges,
155,386

GENERAL FUND REVENUE BY SOURCE
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Table 2
Table 2 reflects the General Fund revenue of $6,024,371 as of December 31, 2024, of the annual budget amount of $10,654,943. In the first half of the fiscal year, some revenues received came higher than the budget projection. This outcome is due to specific events such as the development of properties in the City and the increase in population for this Fiscal Year. The adjustments that are proposed are conservative. Overall, the revenue collected at mid-point is 57%, compared to the budget amount projected and we are expecting to receive the other 43% by the end of the fiscal year with the additions of the proposed changes explained under the adjustments on page 4.

A B D E F G
2024/2025 Actual % Projected 2024/2025 2024/2025
Fund Fund Name Adopted Through Collected Amount Proposed Final No. Budget 12/31/24 12/31/2024 1/1-6/30/25 Changes Budget 100 GENERAL FUND
Property Taxes 3,177,377 1,671,946 53 1,505,430 - 3,177,377 Sales Tax 2,365,432 1,255,388 53 1,110,044 - 2,365,432
Sales & Use Tax - Measure M. 2,958,000 1,594,712 54 1,363,288 - 2,958,000 Transient Occupancy Tax 23,000 8,021 35 14,979 - 23,000 Franchise Fees 222,030 25,639 12 196,390 - 222,030
Permits 111,150 79,834 72 31,516 200 111,350
Fines 65,744 43,433 66 22,312 - 65,744
Fees for Services 615,479 613,208 100 585,571 583,300 1,198,779 Other Fees 183,896 194,800 106 -8,986 1,919 185,814
Recreation Fees 55,170 13,288 24 41,882 - 55,170
Rents 164,177 118,461 72 75,390 29,675 193,852
Refunds/Miscellaneous 14,240 18,132 127 21,108 25,000 39,240 Internal Charges 310,771 155,386 50 155,385 - 310,771
KUSD-SRO Reimbursement 231,995 231,995 100 0 - 231,995
ACT Reimbursement 156,483 127 0 156,356 - 156,483
Total General Fund 10,654,943 6,024,371 57% 5,270,665 640,093 11,295,036

ENTERPRISE FUNDS
410 Water Operating 2,714,184 1,817,458 67 1,376,456 479,731 3,193,914 420 Sewer Operating 1,969,897 1,224,460 62 1,161,790 416,354 2,386,251 430 Solid waste 2,401,948 1,246,432 52 1,269,522 114,006 2,515,954 470 Storm Drain 85,224 57,857 68 58,223 30,856 116,080
500 Vehicle-ISF 1,075,483 588,640 55 486,843 1,075,483
510 Technology- ISF 138,366 69,410 50 68,956 138,366
750 Landscape & Light District 258,791 214,223 83 199,968 155,400 414,191 Total Enterprise Fund 8,643,891 5,218,480 60% 4,621,757 1,196,346 9,840,238 GRAND TOTALS 19,298,834 11,242,851 58.26% 9,892,423 1,836,440 21,135,273

CITY OF KERMAN
2024/2025 MIDYEAR REVENUE OVERVIEW STATUS REPORT
December 31, 2024
49 Section 7, Item A.

The adjustments are:
 Increase in building permits, engineering inspection fees and construction and demolition recycling program due to the continued development of both residential and commercial properties
 Increase in live scan/fingerprint fee due to the increased services  Increase in POST reimbursement due to increased POST trainings for our police officers  Increase in rents cell tower leases due to new lease for T-Mobile executed this fiscal year For the Enterprise Funds, the revenue collected for the first half of the fiscal year, December 31, 2024 is $5,218,480 of the annual budget amount of $8,643,891. At mid-point, all of Enterprise Funds exceeded or were at the expected 50% projection. Overall, revenue collected during the first half of the fiscal year is 60% if compared to the adopted budget amount and it is expected to receive the 40% by the end of the fiscal year. With the City implementing the adopted increase recommended by the Water, Wastewater and Storm Drain Rate Study and the delinquent accounts and accounts on a payment plan that are making their monthly payments, we are proposing a couple of adjustments to our revenues. There are also several adjustments to our expenditures that are necessary to provide our residents the quality of life that is expected by the City of Kerman. The proposed revenue changes are summarized below.

The adjustments are:
 Increase in all Enterprise Funds (Water, Sewer, Solid Waste and Storm Drain) penalties due to the City resuming penalties this fiscal year
 Increase in Enterprise Funds (Water, Sewer and Storm Drain) user charges due to the adopted new rates approved under the Water, Wastewater and Storm Drain Rate Study Expenditure Status Review
 General Fund
The General Fund operating expenditures adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 are $14,141,500, and the estimated ending amount for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 after the adjustments recommended by staff is $14,436,714. Figure 2, on page 6 shows the percentage allocation of the general fund by department.

The City of Kerman's primary investments from the General Fund (GF) are:
 Public Safety (Police Department ) with a 36% allocation for public safety;  Measure M Projects of City facilities with 33% allocation;  Parks and Recreation programs with a 14% allocation to continue investing in our youth and senior residents.

This 83% appropriation of funds from the GF reflects why many families continue to elect the City of Kerman to raise their children in Fresno County.
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Figure 2
 Enterprise Funds
The Enterprise Funds' operating expenditure adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 is $9,639,600. These expenses are incurred by each fund to provide the goods and services to City of Kerman residents and departments within the City. These services are water, sewer, solid waste collection, fleet services and technology.

Table 3 on page 6 summarizes the results of expenses incurred through the first six months of the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2024, for the General Fund and the Enterprise Funds.

Administration,
616,794, 4%
City Council & City
Clerk, 232,636, 2%
Measure M,
4,799,511, 33%
Legal Services,
195,000, 1%
Community
Development,
852,591, 6%
Engineering, 310,000,
2%
Parks & Recreation
Administration,
1,935,286, 14%
Police, 5,241,977,
36%
Debt
Service(Gateway Villa
DIF), 95,339, 1%
Finance, 147,582,
1%

GENERAL FUND EXPENSES BY DEPARTMENT
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Table 3
Table 3 reflects the General Fund expenditures of $5,644,645 as of December 31, 2024, of the annual budget amount of $14,141,500. The first half of the fiscal year shows some departmental expenditures both higher and lower than what was adopted. One example is the increased expenses in the Engineering Department with 76% of expenses incurred already in the first half of the fiscal year. In the same way, some departments used less than the projected expenses such as Police ACT (grant) as well as Measure M. The Engineering Department is higher than what was budgeted due to the continued development of both residential and commercial development. The Police ACT grant was resumed in December 2024, therefore, only a small portion is captured through mid-year. For Measure M, the much anticipated Hart Ranch Park will start to incur costs under this fiscal year since a contract has been awarded. The following adjustments on page 7 are recommended by staff for the General Fund.

A B D E F G
2024/2025 Actual % Projected 2024/2025 2024/2025
Adopted Through Used Amount Proposed Final
Fund Fund Name Dept. Budget 12/31/24 12/31/24 1/1-6/30/25 Changes Budget No. No.
100 GENERAL FUND
Administration 1002 614,759 379,762 62 237,032 2,035 616,794 City Council 6001 40,991 14,729 36 49,658 23,397 64,388 Measure M 7001 4,784,844 705,491 15 4,104,020 24,667 4,809,511 City Clerk 6004 156,489 72,653 46 95,595 11,759 168,248 Legal Services 6003 195,000 90,177 46 104,823 0 195,000 Community Development 1008, 1009, 1042 814,341 422,569 52 430,022 38,250 852,591 Engineering 1010 260,000 197,168 76 112,832 50,000 310,000 Recreation Administration 2002 443,807 227,088 51 217,403 683 444,490 Senior Center 2044 169,074 74,338 44 95,367 630 169,704 Aquatics 2047 82,564 40,548 49 43,146 1,130 83,694
Community Teen Center 2069 183,007 92,988 51 94,023 4,004 187,011 Building Maintenance 2010 771,039 361,818 47 416,233 7,012 778,051 Police 3011 4,533,513 2,475,134 55 2,177,196 118,818 4,652,330 Police ACT 3015 156,483 127 0 156,356 0 156,483
Police SRO 3016 257,821 106,768 41 151,052 0 257,821
Animal Control 3041 165,143 80,549 49 94,793 10,200 175,343 Bldg/Park Operations 4010 269,843 124,901 46 147,434 2,492 272,335 Finance 5005 147,444 82,497 56 65,084 138 147,582
Debt Service(Gateway Villa DIF) 5006 95,339 95,339 100 0 0 95,339 Total General Fund 14,141,500 5,644,645 40% 8,792,070 295,215 14,436,714

ENTERPRISE FUNDS
410 Water Operating 4041,5005,5006 2,583,583 1,505,796 58 1,415,513 337,725 2,921,309 420 Sewer Operating 4042,5005,5006 2,254,964 1,082,272 48 1,211,837 39,145 2,294,109 430 Solid waste 5005 2,245,668 1,125,300 50 1,124,855 4,486 2,250,155 470 Storm Drain 4047 168,781 73,850 44 94,930 168,781
500 Vehicle-ISF 4050 1,689,109 732,033 43 970,721 13,645 1,702,754 510 Technology- ISF 4051 121,701 59,595 49 62,106 121,701 750 Landscape & Light District 4075 575,793 269,621 47 326,994 20,821 596,614 Total Enterprise Fund 9,639,600 4,848,467 50% 5,206,956 415,823 10,055,423 GRAND TOTALS 23,781,100 10,493,112 44% 13,999,026 711,038 24,492,137

CITY OF KERMAN
2024/2025 MIDYEAR EXPENSES OVERVIEW STATUS REPORT
December 31, 2024
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The adjustments are:
 Increase in City Council wages and benefits due to Council compensation increase  Increase in Measure M animal control vehicle due to uplift and decals  Increase in contract services for City Clerk due to Kerman Municipal Code web update  Increase in professional services in Community Development and Engineering due to increased development
 Increase in public notice/adverting in Community Development due to publications of major construction projects
 Increase in dues & subscriptions in Community Development due to GIS software increase  Increase in overtime in the Police Department due to the shortage of staff and coverage  Increase in general supplies in the Police Department due to mobile radio program and new equipment for new detective
 Increase in communications-cellular phone in the Police Department due to new hires and additional assigned cell phones
 Increase in uniform supplies in the Police Department due to new police officers hired  Increase in contract services in Animal Control due to veterinarian fees The Enterprise Funds in Table 3 on page 6 show total expenditures of $4,848,467 as of December 31, 2024, of the annual adopted budget amount of $9,639,600. At mid-point of the fiscal year, most of the Enterprise Funds expenditures are close to 50% of the budget; except for the Vehicle ISF at 43% and the Storm Drain Fund at 44%, due major projects that have not been started and police vehicles that have not been purchased for this fiscal year.

Overall, the expenses incurred in the first half of the fiscal year are 50% if compared to the adopted budget amount. It is expected to incur the additional 50% by the end of the fiscal year with the addition of following adjustments.

The adjustments are:
 Increase in professional services in the Water Fund due to the Utility Master Plan Update and the Kerman Water Services Inventory due to a mandate from State  Increase in professional services-Hex Chrome in the Water Fund due to the State adopting the MCL for Chromium-6; all wells are above MCL and a feasibility study will be done for treatment of wells in the near future
 Increase in part-time wages in the Water and Sewer Funds due to additional hours for part-time help for record keeping/staff shortage
 Increase in utilities in the Water Fund due to increased rates  Increase in contract services in the Water and Sewer Funds due to the grant application for the Water Meter Project as well credit card fees due to increased credit card usage  Increase in professional services in the Sewer Fund due to Utility Master Plan Update  Increase in health insurance expense in the Sewer Fund due to updated employee rates  Increase in vehicle equipment parts/supplies due to oil station for new vehicles purchased that require specific oil
 Increase in street light/pole replacement due to repair of street pole off of Siskiyou/Gateway (this will be reimbursed due to auto accident) 53 Section 7, Item A.

General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Summary
The revenues and expenditures below in Figure 3 reflect General Fund revenues of $6,024,371 or 57% of the annual budget at the midpoint of the fiscal year and General Fund expenditures of $5,644,645 or 40% of the annual budget at the exact midpoint of the fiscal year. Therefore, at this point, the General Fund is showing a $379,726 surplus on revenues over expenses. With the adjustments recommended by staff, the estimated year-end for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 for revenues is $11,295,036 and estimated expenditures are $14,436,714, the general fund reserve balance is expected to decrease by approximately $3,141,678.

Figure 3
General Fund Reserves
The Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget adopted by the City Council on June 12, 2024, projected a deficit of $3,486,557 (expenditures exceeded revenues) in the General Fund. The mid-year budget review indicates the General Fund deficit will decrease to $3,141,678.

Figure 4 on page 9 shows the historical General Fund reserve cash balances with the projected surplus at the end of the Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
10,654,943
6,024,371
11,295,036
14,141,500
5,644,645
14,436,714
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2,000,000
4,000,000
6,000,000
8,000,000
10,000,000
12,000,000
14,000,000
16,000,000
Adopted Budget
FY 2024/2025
Actual through
12/31/24
Final Budget
FY 2024/2025
General Fund Revenue vs Expenditure
Revenue Expenses
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Figure 4
Enterprise Funds Revenue and Expenditure Summary
The revenues and expenditures presented in Figure 5 below reflect the Enterprise Funds revenues of $5,218,480 or 60% of the adopted budget at the midpoint of fiscal year and Enterprise Funds expenditures of $4,848,467 or 50%. As a result, the Enterprise Funds are showing a surplus of $370,013.

Figure 5
6,660,919
8,410,469
10,196,237
13,901,799
15,725,462
12,583,784
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2,000,000
4,000,000
6,000,000
8,000,000
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14,000,000
16,000,000
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2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
General Fund Cash Reserves
8,643,891
5,218,480
9,840,238
9,639,600
4,848,467
10,055,423
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2,000,000
4,000,000
6,000,000
8,000,000
10,000,000
12,000,000
Adopted Budget
FY 2024/2025
Actual through
12/31/24
Final Budget
FY 2024/2025
Enterprise Funds Revenue vs Expenditures
Revenue Expenses
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Enterprise Funds Cash Reserves
The Enterprise Funds are estimated to end Fiscal Year 2023/2024 with cash reserves in the Water, Sewer, Solid Waste, and Storm Drain funds of approximately $8.9 million. The majority of these reserves are in the Water Fund, with revenues received for the construction of a new well last Fiscal Year 2023/2024.

Figure 6 below shows the cash balances (working capital) over the period from the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, through June 30, 2025 (estimated) by each Fund.

Most of the Enterprise Funds seem to present a healthy reserve balance, with all but the Storm Drain Fund, having a projected increase in the reserve balance. The Water Fund will increase $272,605, the Sewer Fund will increase $92,141, the Solid Waste Fund will increase $265,799 and the Storm Drain Fund will decrease $52,701 this Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

Figure 6
In Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Council approved the water and sewer rates that went into effect February 1, 2024 and storm drain rates were also approved and went into effect April 1, 2024.

All rate increases are scheduled until 2028. All three rate increases were necessary in order to help maintain infrastructure, operations and maintenance, new and ongoing capital projects, cover debt payments and maintain a healthy reserve balance for future emergencies.

Staff will continue monitoring closely all expenses incurred by the Enterprise Funds to ensure the liquidity necessary to operate and comply with debt service obligations. 1,656,092 2,287,812
5,634,540 5,386,944 5,659,549
2,072,176 2,139,520 2,055,327 2,091,977
2,184,118
471,308
526,628 620,743 913,506
1,179,305
41,612 10,858
(5,123) (29,190)
(81,891)
(1,000,000)
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2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Enterprise Funds Historical Cash Reserves
Water Sewer Solid Waste Storm Drain
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Looking into the future
 The Broader Economy
While easing off the peaks in 2022, 2023 and 2024, the domestic economy continues to experience higher than optimal (2%) inflation rates with recent rates ranging between 3% and 5% effecting nearly all economic activity and spending, but inflation has begun to show signs of declining from recent highs of 8 to 9%. Interest rates are still higher than desired impacting mortgages, capital investment and business expansion. Unemployment rates remain with in normal levels of 4%, but uncertainty exists in maintaining healthy levels due to macro and global economic conditions. Locally, water deliveries, drought and solar conversions threatened the health and strength of the agricultural economy and crop prices.

Finally, the local agricultural and manufacturing economy faces further uncertainty with reciprocal tariff threats that may affect import and export markets.  Fiscal Responsibility
The City continues to be prudent with its expenditures and maintaining its goal of providing excellent service levels and investing in improvements for residents, businesses and visitors.

Revenues, including property taxes, sales and use taxes and fees remain steady and strong with modest growth. New Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue continues to augment the General Fund. New updated utility rates and service fees approved in Fiscal Year 2023/2024 are now fully implemented to recapture costs of service and to augment revenues to keep pace with operations and maintenance costs and inflation. The City continues to address its unfunded CALPERS liability through its measured annual payment strategy. New three year labor agreements have been approved and implemented holding salary and benefits at reasonable and affordable cost of living rates through June 30, 2027.  Development Progress
The City of Kerman continues to show positive economic factors including additional new home construction and development of new commercial, industrial and retail businesses.

Crown Homes completed their Villa Serrano subdivision north of Whitesbridge of 144 homes in early 2024 and is nearly complete with an additional 85 single family residences (SFR) at California and Siskiyou. Another Crown subdivision was approved this current fiscal year which proposes 163 SFR on Kearney Blvd., just west of Siskiyou which is currently under construction. Major future housing developments include, the Whispering Falls mixed use project featuring over 118 SFR and 54 multi-family residential (MFR) units and Del Norte Estates with 200 SFR units and up to 87 MFR units, which both received approvals by City Council and now await annexation into the City and construction to start in late 2025.

Commercial development continues at a brisk pace with the opening of Denny’s, Dutch Bros Coffee and a nearly complete Surf Thru Carwash and Fast N Esy Gas Station Convenience Store on the City’s eastside. On the west side, Kerman’s second Starbucks and a Chipotle Restaurant are nearly complete. These new retail projects and other in the City also provide for additional lease space for tenants soon to be announced. Industrial growth is slow due to 57 Section 7, Item A.

near zero vacancy and the difficult timelines, availability of financing and State regulations necessary for new development. Stabilization of the new Buttonwillow Chemical Plant output and an expansion of MEC Manufacturing contribute to modest sector growth.

Kerman Unified School District completed and opened their newest campus with Harvest Elementary School to keep pace with the residential growth and desirability of Kerman. New interest in additional residential and commercial development opportunities near the new campus have already surfaced as a result of the new school campus.  Future Investments
The City has broken ground on the long awaited Hart Ranch Park which will create a new recreational focal point for the community. Planning and design continue for both the new Police Station and Multi-Generational Resiliency Center as major facility investments.

Northwest Park will continue its buildout in 2025 and additional street and infrastructure investments will continue to maintain Kerman’s assets and quality of life.  Conclusion
In conclusion, the abovementioned examples demonstrate progress and confidence in Kerman's future and its continued growth and health. However, it remains necessary to continue practicing fiscal prudence and due diligence and adjust operations and priorities as necessary throughout the fiscal year.

City staff remains committed to continuously monitor revenues and expenditures to manage the needs and resources of the City.
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STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 12, 2025
PRESENTER: Jerry Jones, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Approval of Appointment to Planning Commission (JJ) RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt a resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment of member to the Planning Commission.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City had two Planning Commission vacancies beginning January 1, 2025. An advertisement for Planning Commissioners was published with a deadline of December 31, 2024. One application was received from Cory Molloy, for re-appointment. The City Council re-appointed Cory Molloy on January 22, 2025.

To fill the final vacancy, an advertisement was published on January 22, 2025 with a deadline for applications to be submitted on February 14, 2025. The City received three applications for the final vacancy. The applications received were from Jordan Dolzadelli, Cristian Lopez Salazar, and Tammy Barrett. The applications were reviewed by the Mayor and the Mayor has elected to appoint Jordan Dolzadelli to the Planning Commission.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution w/Exhibit
59 Section 7, Item B.

Attachment ‘A’
RESOLUTION NO. 25-___

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KERMAN

APPOINTING MEMBER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, under state law, the Mayor may appoint members to the Planning Commission subject to approval of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council may consider such appointmentsto the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, an application was received to fill one vacancy on the Planning Commission for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2027; and WHEREAS, the Mayor nominated and appointed Mr. Jordan Dolzadelli to serve a threeyear term; and WHEREAS, at the March 12, 2025 City Council Meeting, the City Council voted to approve the nomination by the Mayor.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Kerman resolves as follows:

Section 1. The forgoing recitals are true, correct, and incorporated by reference.

Section 2. The City Council approves the appointment of Mr. Jordan Dolzadelli to the Planning Commission for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2027.

Section 3. This resolution is effective upon adoption.

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Kerman at a regular meeting held on the 12th of March, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
60 Section 7, Item B.

The foregoing resolution is hereby approved.
_________________________
Maria Pacheco
Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Josie Camacho
City Clerk
61 Section 7, Item B.

Exhibit 'A'
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STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 12, 2025
PRESENTER: John Jansons, City Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration of Monthly Stipend for Members of the City Recreation Commission (JAJ)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion consider whether to adopt a resolution establishing a stipend per meeting for members of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission and to determine the amount of such stipend.

DISCUSSION:

This agenda item is presented from a request of Mayor Pro Tem Yep at the January 8, 2025 Council Meeting. Chapter 2.26 of the Kerman Municipal Code (KMC) governs the operation of City Boards and Commissions; and Chapter 2.32 governs the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission (“Recreation Commission”).

KMC Section 2.26.070 provides: “Members of city boards and commissions shall serve without compensation for their service unless otherwise provided by resolution of the city council.” Unlike Resolution Number 15-60 which established a per meeting stipend for Planning Commissioners in the amount of $75 per meeting with a maximum of two meetings per month as needed, the City does not have a resolution addressing compensation for members of the Recreation Commission.

A brief survey of California cities reveals that payments to Commissioners varies greatly, with many paying nothing as Commission members are resident volunteers, to upwards of $350 per meeting for Planning Commissioners, with other advisory committees receiving $25 or $50 per meeting. It is noted that the Recreation Commission is an advisory body whereas the Planning Commission does have action authority under the KMC and state law.

The amount determined by Council would be paid per meeting for what is historically one meeting per month. Adoption of the attached resolution would authorize the proposed change effective March 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The annual Recreation Commission cost would increase by the amount as established by Council as per the table below assuming a full Commission of five members meeting once monthly.
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5 Commissioners Stipend per Meeting 12 meetings Annual Cost $25.00 per meeting $1,500
$50.00 per meeting $3,000
$75.00 Per meeting $4,500
ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution
69 Section 7, Item C.

Attachment ‘A’
RESOLUTION NO. 25-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KERMAN ESTABLISHING A MONTHLY

PAYMENT TO MEMBERS OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $____ PER MEETING
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.26 of the Kerman Municipal Code (KMC) governs the operation of City Boards and Commissions; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.32 governs the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission (“Recreation Commission”);
WHEREAS, Section 2.26.070 provides: “Members of city boards and commissions shall serve without compensation for their service unless otherwise provided by resolution of the city council”; and
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that it is in best interest of the City to pay a per meeting stipend to members of the Recreation Commission; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Kerman:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated by reference.

2. The City Council approves a $_____ stipend for each meeting up to two meetings per month to members of the City Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission.

3. The City Council directs the Director of Finance to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget to include Commission payments beginning March 2025 and to include such expenditures in future budget years unless this resolution is rescinded or amended.

4. This resolution is effective upon adoption.

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Kerman at a regular meeting held on the 12
th day of March 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
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The foregoing resolution is hereby approved.
____________________________
Maria Pacheco
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Josie Camacho
City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 12, 2025
PRESENTER: John Jansons, City Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution Additional Holiday - Cesar Chavez Birthday, March 31 (JAJ)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion consider whether to adopt a resolution establishing Cesar Chavez Birthday, March 31 as a paid City holiday for at-will employees.

DISCUSSION:

In July, 2024, the City Council approved an updated Memorandum of Understanding with the Kerman Municipal Employees Association, which included awarding that bargaining unit an additional paid holiday in observance of the Cesar Chavez birthday, each March 31.

The additional holiday applies to all City operating departments with the exception of the Police Department. With all departmental employees off that day, the question becomes how would City Council wish to address the Department Directors and City Manager, who are at-will employees with individual employment agreements, and would City Council consider granting those employees an additional paid holiday in observance of the Cesar Chavez birthday, which is a State and National holiday?
With City Hall and other operational departments (except Police) closed that day, it is recommended that Executive Leadership employees also be granted the Cesar Chavez Holiday in recognition of their continued contributions to Kerman’s success, for operational cohesiveness, and in honor of a significant cultural, labor and societal leader important to the City of Kerman. If the proposed resolution is approved the City Manager will update the respective employment agreements to reflect the holiday.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The cost to provide the additional paid holiday to the at-will employees under consideration is approximately $2,800 for the six affected employees this current year. Future salary increases will increase that amount slightly each future year.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution
72 Section 7, Item D.

Attachment ‘A’
RESOLUTION NO. 25-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KERMAN AWARDING

AN ADDITIONAL PAID HOLIDAY TO AT-WILL EMPLOYEES IN OBSERVANCE OF THE CESAR CHAVEZ BIRTHDAY, MARCH 31.

WHEREAS, the employees represented by the Kerman Municipal Employees Association bargained for and were granted the Cesar Chavez birthday, March 31, as a paid City holiday; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department employees are in a separate bargaining unit and did not bargain for the additional holiday; and
WHEREAS, City Hall and its operating departments, with the exception of the Police Department, are closed on March 31 in observance of the Cesar Chavez holiday; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined it would be mutually beneficial to the City and the at-will employees to be granted the additional paid holiday.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Kerman as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated by reference.

2. The City Council approves granting the Cesar Chavez holiday as a paid holiday for the Department Directors, Chief of Police and City Manager.

3. The City Council directs the Director of Finance to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget beginning March 2025 to include the approximate cost of $2,800 and to include the additional cost in future budget years unless this resolution is rescinded or amended.

4. This resolution is effective upon adoption.
(Certification on Following Page)
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The foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Kerman at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of March 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

The foregoing resolution is hereby approved.
____________________________
Maria Pacheco
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Josie Camacho
City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 12, 2025
PRESENTER: John Jansons, City Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration of Out of State Travel by Mayor Pacheco (JAJ) RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt resolution approving out of state travel by Mayor Pacheco to attend Fresno Council of Governments, One Voice Advocacy Mission to Washington D.C.

DISCUSSION:

The proposed resolution (Attachment ‘A’) concerns out of state travel by the Mayor. Kerman City Council Resolution 2023-07, which approved an Expense and Reimbursement Policy for City Council Members, Commissioners and Employees, requires City Council approval of Out of State, and International travel.

The Fresno Council of Governments, (FCOG) is soliciting elected officials to participate in their annual “One Voice” advocacy mission to Washington D.C. to lobby for Fresno County project funding April 27 through May 1.

FCOG encourages local officials to participate in the mission to demonstrate leadership and solidarity in Fresno County to engage those in the highest levels of the United States government. Policy Board Members and others are strongly encouraged to join your FCOG staff and its stakeholders – other elected officials, public administrators, and private business executives, as part of the 19th annual One Voice D.C. delegation It is essential that the FCOG Policy Board present its approved list of One Voice priorities to congressional members, federal agencies, and White House staff as a regionally united Central California delegation led by our elected officials.

As a Policy Board Member and Kerman’s representative to the FCOG, Mayor Pacheco is qualified to attend and has expressed a desire to participate.

While individual appointments and meetings are not finalized yet, the overall schedule and deadlines before and during the trip is as follows:
 April 1 – Delegate form and fees due to Fresno COG
 April 6 – Hotel reservation deadline to be included in our block  April 27 – Travel to D.C. (Washington Reagan Airport)  April 28 at 5 pm – Mandatory delegates meeting/dinner  April 29 & 30 – One Voice priority meetings in D.C.
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 May 1 – Travel back to Fresno
Included in this report are 2025 One Voice Delegate Form, Attachment ‘B’; the 2025 One Voice Priorities Matrix, Attachment ‘C’; and the “Fruits of One Voice” (past One-Voice Successes), Attachment ‘D’.

In order to secure the most cost effective airfare and hotel arrangements, time is of the essence in considering this request.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The anticipated approximate total cost is estimated at $4,000- $4,500 and would be charged to the City Council Travel and Training Budget.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution
B. 2025 One Voice Delegate Form
C. 2025 One Voice Priorities Matrix
D. The “Fruits of One Voice” (past One-Voice Successes) 76 Section 7, Item E.

Attachment ‘A’
RESOLUTION NO. 25-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KERMAN APPROVING OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR MAYOR TO ATTEND FRESNO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS “ONE VOICE” LOBBYING TRIP TO WASHINGTON D.C. APRIL 27, THROUGH MAY 1, 2025 WHEREAS, the Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG) sponsors an annual lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. to advocate for funding for priority project in Fresno County; and WHEREAS, FCOG is recruiting members to attend the trip in support of their efforts; and WHEREAS, Mayor Maria Pacheco is the Kerman representative on the FCOG Policy Board and is eligible to attend; and
WHEREAS, Kerman City Council Resolution 2023-07 requires that out of state travel be approved by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of Kerman to have the Mayor attend the One Voice lobbying mission.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Kerman as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated by reference.

2. The City Council approves the expenditure of approximately $4,500 for the cost of the trip.

3. The City Council directs the Director of Finance to make the necessary 2024-2025 Budget adjustments to the City Council Travel and Training budget accordingly.

5. This resolution is effective upon adoption.
(Certification on Following Page)
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The foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Kerman at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of March 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

The foregoing resolution is hereby approved.
____________________________
Maria Pacheco
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Josie Camacho
City Clerk
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The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 347-3000
Hotel Website Link
Registration Fees: A non-refundable $300 registration fee is required for each participant attending the 2025 One Voice trip. The fee and delegate form are due no later than April 1, 2025. This fee covers all materials, meeting refreshments and ridesharing services. You will be billed for any remaining charges over $300 that Fresno COG may incur on your behalf. Fresno COG is not responsible for hotel charges, room incidentals, shuttle service to and from the airport, alcohol or meal purchases other than what is indicated. Any additional reimbursements owed to Fresno COG must be remitted no later than May 30, 2025. Registration fees apply to One Voice participants only.

Delegates’ guest(s): One Voice participants bringing spouses or guests to group tours, dinners or meetings should complete and submit the guest participation form and a trip deposit fee of $200. The fee covers mid-week transportation, refreshment costs, meeting materials and other essentials.

Metro Passes: Metro transit passes may be included with registration if it is deemed necessary and are good for seven days with unlimited trips.

Planned dinners requiring prior reservations: Delegates registering for a group dinner where prior reservations are required will be charged if they cancel after the announced deadline or if they fail to attend. Guests attending group dinners will also be charged unless otherwise specified.

Morning Meals and Meeting times: Participants will be responsible for their own breakfast each morning unless otherwise announced. Morning briefings may be held at set meeting locations. All participants must be ready to leave the hotel at designated times, allowing adequate time to travel to meeting locations, go through security checkpoints and be escorted to meeting rooms. Attending the Monday evening delegation dinner and morning briefings is required to properly prepare for delegate meetings.

Hotel Accommodations: All participants will be responsible for making, modifying, or canceling their own hotel reservations. Guests must make their own reservations online at https://book.passkey.com/go/FresnoCouncil. You may also call the following dedicated Group Reservations phone number to access special block rates: Reservations Toll Free #: 877-212-5752 When calling, indicate the event name and dates of your stay to secure a room in Fresno COG's One Voice DC block. All reservations must be made on or before Sunday, April 6, 2025. Twenty rooms are available for One Voice delegates, but we can expand that room block if we are sure delegates will need them. All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card.

Attachment 'B'
2025 One Voice D.C. Participant Information and Sign-Up Forms Fresno “One Voice” Trip – April 27 – May 1, 2024
Fresno COG is planning its annual One Voice Trip to Washington, D.C. and is holding 20 hotel rooms with three spots committed to COG staff and the Fresno COG Policy Board Chairperson, at $349 per night + 15.95% room tax.

Marriott Bonvoy members will receive complimentary, standard, in-room internet access during their stay. Non-members may sign up for Marriott Bonvoy any time prior to their stay or at check-in upon request to access this benefit.

Hotel Information:
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PLEASE NOTE: Charges for room cancellations after April 6, 2025, become the delegate’s responsibility if the room nights are not rebooked by another Fresno COG delegate.

Transportation: Participants are responsible for booking their own transportation to and from Washington, D.C. Delegates arriving on the same flight with Fresno COG staff may opt to join Fresno COG’s travel reservations from the airport to the hotel.

Attending One Voice: To reserve your spot on the One Voice trip, please email or deliver by hard copy, a completed and signed copy of the attached 2025 Fresno COG One Voice Delegate Reservation Form Packet to Brenda Thomas at [email protected] Please mail or hand-deliver check or cash for your $300 deposit payment. Fresno COG does not accept credit cards.

Mail or deliver forms and payment to:

Brenda Thomas
Communications & Planning Services Manager
Fresno Council of Governments
2035 Tulare Street, Suite 201
Fresno, CA 93721
Updated trip information will be posted to COG’s website at the following link: Fresno COG Legislative Advocacy Trips - Fresno Council of Governments

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2025 Fresno COG One Voice Delegate Reservation Form
Name: Title: _
Organization: Address:

City: State/Zip:

Phone: Email: _
Cell Phone:

Emergency Contact Information:

Name of contact:

Relationship to delegate:

Phone number(s): _
Email:

More Information, please check all that apply:

Yes, I am committed to participating and will pay for the cost of the trip. I will submit a $300 participation fee.

Yes, I am bringing a guest(s) with me on the 2024 One Voice trip. I will submit a $200 deposit for my guest, as well as the required Guest Participation Form.

Name of Guest(s):

One Voice ParticipantSignature
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Participant Disclaimer
Advocacy
For legislative advocacy purposes, Fresno COG exclusively reserves the right to use the One Voice moniker. No delegate or agency will advocate separately on any issue other than those agreed upon by the Fresno Council Policy Board at any time while using the One Voice name.

While this admonition does not preclude delegates from extending their stay in Washington D.C. or from bringing additional staff or representatives during the One Voice trip timeframe, additional staff members or representatives may not use the One Voice name to advocate during non-sanctioned activities.

In addition, any person committed to attending the One Voice trip must participate in all scheduled appointments assigned and not hold separate meetings during One Voice DC meeting hours unless previously discussed and agreed upon by the One Voice delegates.

Expenses
A non-refundable $300 registration fee is required for each participant attending the 2025 One Voice trip. The fee and delegate form are due no later than April 1. This fee covers all materials, meeting refreshments and ridesharing services. You will be billed for any remaining charges over $300 that Fresno COG may incur on your behalf. Fresno COG is not responsible for hotel charges, room incidentals, shuttle service to and from the airport, alcohol or meal purchases other than what is indicated. Any additional reimbursements owed to Fresno COG must be remitted no later than May 30, 2025. Registration fees apply to One Voice participants only.

Delegates’ guests should complete and submit the guest participation form and a trip deposit fee of $200.

Charges for room cancellations after April 6, 2025, become the delegate’s responsibility if the room nights are not rebooked by another Fresno COG delegate.

The trip is scheduled for April 27 – May 1, 2025, including travel days.

I agree to cooperate with the policies listed above: (Please sign below) Participant Signature
Date
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2025 Fresno COG One Voice Guest Reservation Form
One Voice DC delegate’s guests attending group tours, dinners or meetings should complete and submit this guest participation form with a trip deposit fee of $200. The fee covers mid-week transportation, refreshment costs, meeting materials and other essentials.

Name:

Guest of: _
Address:

City: State/Zip:

Phone: Email: _
Cell Phone:

Emergency Contact Information:

Name of contact:

Relationship to delegate:

Phone number(s): _
Email:

One Voice GuestSignature
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One Voice D.C. 2025 Regional Priorities Summary & Participants Priority Name Sponsoring Agency Rep in DC Request Summary "ASK" Contact Name Email Phone Number Airport Priorities
Coalinga Municipal Airport Capital Improvements City of Coalinga Sean Brewer, Interim City Manager
Federal funding assistance to support essential maintenance and capital improvement projects at New Coalinga Municipal Airport. These improvements are critical to ensuring the continued safe operation of the airport, enhancing its utility for local and regional users, and fostering economic growth in the surrounding community. Total Request $3.96 million.

Sean Brewer, Interim City
Manager [email protected] 559-935-1533 143
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) Air
Traffic Control Tower Replacement Project
City of Fresno – Airports
Department TBD
The City of Fresno seeks $10M to support the construction of a replacement Air Traffic Control Tower and Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).

Henry Thompson, Director of
Aviation [email protected] 559-621-4500
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) East
Terminal Expansion Project
City of Fresno – Airports
Department TBD
City of Fresno - Airports requests assistance with funding this critical project. It is anticipated that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will provide priority funding for most of the $100M cost, however, an estimated $10M in matching funds is needed.

Henry Thompson, Director of
Aviation [email protected] 559-621-4500
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
Runway Reconstruction Project
City of Fresno – Airports
Department TBD The City of Fresno seeks an additional $7M for completion of design and site preparation for the East Terminal Expansion Project.

Henry Thompson, Director of
Aviation [email protected] 559-621-4500
BUILD Grant Support
Shaw Avenue/State Route 99 Interchange
Modernization Project City of Fresno TBD
Increase federal funding to support this transformational, large-scale transportation infrastructure project by at least $19M needed for next steps in increasing our local and regional economic diversity and vitality in this area with these subsequent phases:
• Initiate the necessary Environmental Impact Report (EIR) • Commence field survey activities
• Preliminary design and right-of-way (ROW) acquisition Jill Gormley, Assistant Director of
Public Works [email protected] 559-621-8792
South Fresno SR-99 Corridor Project Fresno Council of
Governments
Alma Beltran,
Mayor, City of Parlier;
Chairwoman, Fresno Council
of Governments
[email protected]
Congressional delegation support for the BUILD grant application already on file with the Department of Transportation. Robert Phipps, Executive Director [email protected] 559-233-4148, ext. 210 Parlier to Reedley Education Trail City of Parlier
Alma Beltran,
Mayor, City of Parlier;
Chairwoman, Fresno Council
of Governments
[email protected]
The City of Parlier urgently seeks the support of Congressional representatives to advocate to the Department of Transportation for funding through the highly competitive BUILD discretionary grant program. The City has submitted an application for the FY 2025 BUILD grant cycle, requesting $11.8 million to fully fund the transformative Parlier to Reedley Educational Trail project. This critical investment will enable right-of-way acquisition, environmental clearance, engineering design, and the construction of a safe, multimodal, three-mile trail that will enhance connectivity, improve public safety, and promote economic opportunities for the region. Federal support is essential to ensure this project moves forward, providing much-needed infrastructure improvements.

Javier Andrade, City Engineer [email protected] Cell: 559.960.1282 Office:
559.490.7102
Attachment 'C'
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Millerton Road Widening and Safety
Improvements
County of Fresno Public
Works and Planning TBD
A request for continued delegation support is being sought for a $25 million BUILD grant application to fund critical safety and infrastructure improvements. This project aims to enhance safety for families, improve access to tribal lands, provide emergency access during fire events, and bolster housing and economic development. The requested funding will cover the final design, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, and reconstruction/safety improvements phases of the project. Importantly, NEPA and CEQA reviews are complete, and $3 million in partial funding has already been secured through the Highway Safety Improvement Program, demonstrating significant progress and readiness for the BUILD grant to complete this vital project.

Erin Haagenson, Program
Manager [email protected] 559-930-8181
Rail Priorities
High-Speed Rail Funding Fresno Council of
Governments
Alma Beltran,
Mayor, City of Parlier;
Chairwoman, Fresno Council
of Governments
[email protected]
Preserve up to $3.07 billion in FRA high-speed rail funding under the FY 22- 23 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail, which funds the design and construction of the Fresno HSR station, in addition to final design and right-of-way acquisition for the Merced extension (Madera, CA to Merced, CA) and Bakersfield extension (from Poplar Avenue in Shafter, CA to Bakersfield, CA); civil, track and systems construction for the 13-mile Bakersfield Interim extension; and, design and procurement of trainsets, as well as design and construction of trainset facilities.

Robert Phipps, Executive Director [email protected] 559-233-4148, ext. 210 Cross Valley Rail in Huron Fresno COG TBD
Congressional delegation support for future grant applications for the Cross Valley Corridor in general and for rail station construction in Huron, specifically.

Robert Phipps, Executive Director [email protected] Other Priorities
Easton Complete Streets County of Fresno Public
Works and Planning TBD
An earmark request of $3 million to $5 million is being sought to address critical infrastructure deficiencies in an unincorporated community lacking sidewalks and storm drains. This funding will transform the area into a safer environment for children and families by supporting the final design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction phases of a complete streets project. The project has already secured $800,000 through the Active Transportation Program to fund the initial design phase, demonstrating local commitment and momentum toward improving safety and walkability in the community.

Erin Haagenson, Program
Manager [email protected] (559) 600-9908, (559) 388- 7292
Refuse and Recycling Collection Trucks Policy
Change Mid-Valley Disposal Kacey Auston-Tibbetts
Mid Valley Disposal
Under Revision: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has mandated the electrification of commercial fleets beginning in 2025. We are requesting that the federal government provide funding assistance in the form of grants for vehicle purchase and charging infrastructure. Without federal funding to support electric vehicle purchases and charging infrastructure, the financial burden will fall on residents and businesses and will lead to a higher rate of disproportionate impact on the Central Valley, harming its economy and making the transition unsustainable. If funding is not provided, we request additional time to allow for continued improvement of EV technology, the development of necessary infrastructure, and the extension of service life for existing fleet vehicles to mitigate these challenges.

Kacey Auston-TibbettsGovernment Affairs
Organization Auston Consulting
[email protected] (559) 991-5408
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Raising Pine Flat Dam Resiliency Project
County of Fresno and
Kings River Conservation
District
TBD
Funding request: $3 million. Funding is needed to support a 12-foot raise of Pine Flat Dam to increase storage capacity in Pine Flat Reservoir and mitigate the effects of climate variability by increasing flood protection, enhancing drought resilience, increasing water supply reliability, enhancing carbon-free electric power generation, and improving water storage management. The required U.S. Army Corps of Engineers feasibility study was included in the federal 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This important step is the beginning of the process to determine Estimated Timeline if a 12-foot raise is feasible.

KRCD has prior submitted a funding request for the USACE fiscal year (FY) 2026 and will resubmit for FY 2027, if needed. If funding is secured, the feasibility study the USACE would perform is known as the ‘3X3X3 Rule’.

The goal of this process is to complete feasibility studies within three years, at a cost of no more than $3 million, and with three levels of the USACE engaged throughout, thereby reducing time and cost. Total estimated capital cost of project is $1 billion.

David Merritt, General Manager
Kings River Conservation District [email protected] Office: (559) 237-5567 x 111 Cell: (559) 476-0538
Manning Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Safety
Enhancement
City of Parlier
Alma Beltran,
Mayor, City of Parlier;
Chairwoman, Fresno Council
of Governments
[email protected]
The City of Parlier is requesting $1,000,000 in federal funding to install a pedestrian-activated High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) beacon at a key crossing location on Manning Avenue. This funding will be utilized for environmental clearance, engineering design, and the physical construction of the improvements.

Javier Andrade, City Engineer
City of Parlier [email protected] (559) 991-5408
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Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) began its “One Voice” effort in 2003 to seek federal funding for projects that benefit the community of Fresno County. The public-private delegation selected prioritized projects and visited Congressional and federal departmental representatives in Washington, D.C., to pursue funding and grant opportunities. Fresno COG continued the annual effort until 2020, taking a four-year hiatus from 2020 to 2023 due to the COVID19 pandemic. Then, it renewed the One Voice D.C. tradition in 2024, advocating for funding programs crucial to regional projects that may collectively seek hundreds of millions of dollars through federal discretionary grant programs.

Building on the broad-based coalition Fresno COG assembles, Congressional representatives and their staff welcome and encourage the communications to assist federal representatives identify, prioritize, and shepherd much-needed projects and programs through the federal budgetary process. One Voice focuses on a core group of regional projects and priorities around which the broadest group of public and private leaders unite. Fresno COG’s One Voice delegation seeks funding sources for projects that appeal to federal decisionmakers and advocates for congressional and federal agency support during the competitive grant process. The delegation also advocates for policy and regulatory reform. In doing so, Fresno COG's “One Voice” has been responsible for legislation that today streamlines how federal and state agencies work together. The program continues to help eliminate unnecessary procedures so that government agencies and the business community can work together seamlessly toward job creation for our communities.

Fresno COG’s One Voice D.C. efforts reap a considerable harvest. The “fruits” of One Voice include the following:

Congress has enacted transportation legislation that contained many of the policy positions advocated by “One Voice” in recent years, including:
• In 2024, two One Voice priorities received Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending allocations: The Parlier to Reedley Education Trail and the FAT Terminal Expansion • In 2019, the City of Fresno received $10.5 million for the Veterans Boulevard interchange project from the federal Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program - a project for which One Voice lobbied extensively for a decade
• Passed five-year surface transportation reauthorization bills • Established both formula and discretionary grant programs to fund critical transportation projects that would benefit freight movement
• Authorized funding for the Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects (NSFHP) program at $4.5 billion through 2020
• Approximately $1.5 billion in discretionary funding available through Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grants in Fiscal Year 2018 for various transportation projects • Department of Transportation (DOT) extended the Local Hire Initiative, which explores new ways to make it easier for states and cities to hire residents for transportation projects • In 2017, the One Voice delegation united behind an $18 million request for the long-awaited State Route 269 Bridge Project in the City of Huron. The bridge and a 2.1-mile stretch of the corridor were completed in 2019 Both the House and Senate worked towards authorizing legislation to respond to the crisis resulting from the California drought, including:
• The House approved Rep. Valadao’s drought legislation, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 (H.R. 2898), as well as H.R. 23, the Gaining Responsibility on Water Act of 2017 • Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015 (S.1894) • The departments of Commerce and Interior exercised regulatory flexibility to increase pumping operations and water supplies during spring storms
Attachment 'D'
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Other Federal Priorities
Congress and the Administration continue to ensure that competitive discretionary grant programs are available throughout the legislative sessions, many of which continued as high priorities during “One Voice” advocacy efforts.

These include, but are not limited to:
• Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) • Department of Interior (DOI) Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) • Department of Commerce (DOC) Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant programs • Department of Agriculture (USDA) Pest Prevention Program, Agriculture Canine Inspection, and the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP).
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