Agenda — Kingsburg City Council, May 18, 2022

AGENDA

KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631 (559) 897-5821 www.cityofkingsburg-ca.gov
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 100% CAPACITY.

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 6pm
Invocation to be given by Cathleen Lawler, Police Chaplain, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Laura North
6 P.M. REGULAR SESSION MEETING:

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Approve Agenda: Action by the Council to approve the agenda or to make modifications. Items that can be added to the agenda is constrained by State law.

3. Presentations:

None

4. Public Comments: This is the time for any citizen to come forward and address the City Council on any issue within its jurisdiction that is not listed on the Agenda. A maximum of five (5) minutes is allowed for each speaker.

5. Consent Calendar: Items considered routine in nature are to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

They will be considered as one item and voted upon in one vote unless individual consideration is requested. Each vote in favor of the Consent Calendar is considered and recorded as a separate affirmative vote in favor of each action listed. Approval of the Consent Calendar items include recitals reading ordinance(s) by titles(s) only and adoption of recommended action(s) contained in Staff Reports.

5.1 Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the May 4, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.

Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
City of Kingsburg
1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631-1908
Phone (559)897-5821 Fax (559)897-5568
Mayor Laura North
Mayor Pro Tem Vince Palomar
Council Member Michelle Roman
Council Member Jewel Hurtado
Council Member Brandon Pursell, Jr.

City Manager Alexander J. Henderson
Kingsburg City Council Agenda
May 18, 2022

5.2 Check Register: Ratify/approve payment of bills listed on the check register for the period April 26, 2022 through May 9, 2022 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.

Sponsor: Finance Department

5.3 Adopt Resolution 2022-027 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Kingsburg Calling And Giving Notice Of The Holding Of A General Municipal Election To Be Held In Said City On Tuesday November 8, 2022, For The Election Of Certain Officers Of Said City And Requesting The Board Of Supervisors Of The County Of Fresno To Consolidate And Canvass The General Municipal Election To Be Held On November 8, 2022 With The Statewide General Election To Be Held On That Date Pursuant To California Elections Code Section 10400 Et Seq.; To Permit The County Clerk/Registrar Of Voters Of The County Of Fresno To Render Specified Services To The City Of Kingsburg Relating To The Conduct Of Said General Municipal Election Pursuant To California Elections Code Section 10002; And Authorizing Reimbursement Funds To Pay For Said Services. - Staff Report by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office

5.4 Approve Changes to the Part-Time Firefighter EMT/Firefighter Paramedic Program. - Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Christina Windover.

Sponsor: Administrative Services

5.5 Kingsburg Business Improvement District Board Member Re-AppointmentAffirm Mayor North’s re-appointment of Leslie Carpenter to the Kingsburg Business Improvement District Board to a term that is set to expire November 2023. – Staff Report by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office

5.6 Kingsburg Business Improvement District Board Member Re-AppointmentAffirm Mayor North’s re-appointment of Steve Safarjian to the Kingsburg Business Improvement District Board to a term that is set to expire November 2023. – Staff Report by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office

5.7 Kingsburg Business Improvement District Board Member Re-AppointmentAffirm Mayor North’s re-appointment of Reggie Gierke to the Kingsburg Business Improvement District Board to a term that is set to expire November 2023. – Staff Report by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office

5.8 Kingsburg Business Improvement District Board Member Re-AppointmentAffirm Mayor North’s re-appointment of June Hess to the Kingsburg Business Improvement District Board to a term that is set to expire November 2023. – Staff Report by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office

5.9 Kingsburg Business Improvement District Board Member Re-AppointmentAffirm Mayor North’s re-appointment of Lauren Cooper to the Kingsburg Kingsburg City Council Agenda
May 18, 2022
Business Improvement District Board to a term that is set to expire November 2023. – Staff Report by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office

5.10 Kingsburg Business Improvement District Board Member Re-AppointmentAffirm Mayor North’s re-appointment of Amanda Carrasco to the Kingsburg Business Improvement District Board to a term that is set to expire November 2023. – Staff Report by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office

5.11 Kingsburg Business Improvement District Board Member Appointment- Affirm Mayor North’s re-appointment of Paiton Lackey to the Kingsburg Business Improvement District Board to a term that is set to expire November 2023. – Staff Report by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office

5.12 Award of the 2022 Streets Project to Don Berry Construction, Inc. in the amount of $489,693.00.– Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters Sponsor: City Engineer’s Office

6. Regular Calendar

6.1 Solid Waste Rate Study and Prop. 218
Sponsor: Public Works
Possible Action(s):
a. Presentation by Lechowicz + Tseng Municipal Consultants b. Council Discussion
c. Action As Deemed Necessary

6.2 Crime Statistics Report for the Month of April 2022 and General Police Department Update- Crime Statistics Report prepared by Kingsburg Police Department Records Supervisor Corina Padilla.

Sponsor: Police Department
Possible Action(s):
a. Presentation by Police Chief Neil Dadian
b. Council Discussion
c. Informational- No Action Necessary

6.3 1% Public Safety Sales Tax - Measure E Budget Discussion- Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson.

Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
Possible Action(s):
a. Presentation by City Manager Alexander Henderson
b. Council Discussion
c. Informational- No Action Necessary

7. Council Reports and Staff Communications

7.1 Community Services Commission

7.2 Public Safety Committee
Kingsburg City Council Agenda
May 18, 2022

7.3 Chamber of Commerce

7.4 Economic Development

7.5 Finance Committee

7.6 Planning Commission

7.7 South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA)

7.8 Downtown Business Improvement District

7.9 Council of Governments

7.10 Council Member Reports

7.11 City Manager’s Report

8. Future Agenda Items:

None

9. Adjourn Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall, in the City Clerk’s office, during normal business hours. In addition, such writings and documents may be posted on the City’s website at www.cityofkingsburg-ca.gov.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk (559) 897-6520. Notification 48 hours prior to a meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting [28 CFR 35 .102.35.104 ADA Title II].

I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing Agenda was posted at the front entrance of City Hall not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 13th day of May 2022.
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk

KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 4, 2022
Council Chamber, 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631 (559) 897-5821 www.cityofkingsburgca.gov

THE COUNCIL CHAMBER WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 100% CAPACITY.

The invocation was given by Pastor Tim Boynton, Kingsburg Covenant Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Laura North.
6 P.M. REGULAR SESSION MEETING:

Call to Order and Roll Call – Mayor Laura North called the regular meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order at 6:02 pm.

Council Members Present: Jewel Hurtado, Vince Palomar, Brandon Pursell, Jr., and Mayor Laura North.

Council Members Absent: Michelle Roman.

Staff Present: City Manager Alexander Henderson, City Attorney Michael Noland, Finance Director Alma Colado, City Engineer Dave Peters, and City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.

Approve Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member Pursell, Jr., seconded by Council Member Hurtado, to approve the agenda, as published. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those Council Members present.

Presentations: None.

Public Comments:

June Hess, resident and business owner, would like incentives to encourage restaurants and retail to come on to Draper and relocated offices off of Draper.

Consent Calendar: Items considered routine in nature are to be placed on the Consent Calendar. They will be considered as one item and voted upon in one vote unless individual consideration is requested.

Each vote in favor of the Consent Calendar is considered and recorded as a separate affirmative vote in favor of each action listed. Approval of the Consent Calendar items include recitals reading ordinance(s) by titles(s) only and adoption of recommended action(s) contained in Staff Reports. A motion was made by Council Member Palomar, seconded by Council Member Hurtado, to approve the items appearing on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those Council Members present.

5.1 Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the January 13, 2022 Joint Workshop, March 9, 2022 Workshop and the April 20, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.

Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
May 4, 2022

5.2 Check Register: Ratify/approve payment of bills listed on the check register for the period April 12, 2022 through April 25, 2022 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.

Sponsor: Finance Department

5.3 Adopt Resolution 2022-024 authorizing the Community Services Director to execute contract(s) with FMAAA for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 to June 30 2024, including any subsequent amendments and all necessary supporting documents.. - Staff Report by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda Sponsor: Community Services Department

5.4 Accept the Madsen Avenue Rehabilitation project completed by Don Berry Construction, Inc. and authorize the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion. – Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters Sponsor: City Engineer’s Office

5.5 Approve the Easement Purchase Agreement with Wigh Properties, LLC, authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement and accept the Grant of Easement from Wigh Properties, LLC.- Staff Report by City Attorney Michael Noland Sponsor: City Attorney’s Office

5.6 Approve the City of Kingsburg Educational Assistance Program- Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Christina Windover.

Sponsor: Administrative Services

5.7 Approve the Salary Chart Effective May 4, 2022- Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Christina Windover.

Sponsor: Administrative Services
Regular Calendar
Resolution 2022-025 Establishing 2022 Fresno County Homelessness Priorities- Staff Report by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office via request from Fresno County Sonia M. De La Rosa, Program Administrator- Homeless Liaison, Fresno County presented regarding homelessness stats for Fresno County. There are about 3 homeless in Kingsburg. Fresno County and incorporated cities set priorities in 2019, then covid hit. Fresno County received state funding and was able to have more beds. Recently there has been a new location, including Selma where you can advise people to go to for resources. She spoke about All Youth partnership in the schools for mental help. Fresno County Board of Supervisors updated priorities to help people through the process and not have them just stay in the emergency. Spoke about partnerships. They are here tonight requesting council adopt a resolution supporting Fresno County’s homelessness priorities.

Yvette Quiroga, Fresno County, discussed HOME funding. The City of Kingsburg is a part of the JPA for CDBG and HOME funds. Recently they received funds for homelessness for the first time. They received $4.2 million, can be used as housing vouchers, support services, can serve homeless, almost homeless, domestic violence, sexual violence, and veteran housing. With the funds, they might be able to build a Kingsburg City Council Minutes
May 4, 2022
small complex. Council Member Pursell, Jr. asked for a priority schedule. Are they trying to sustain or trying to get homeless people to be able to be self-sufficient? Ms. Quiroga said the priority schedule depends on who the partners are, and what their survey completed by the homeless tells them. They won’t implement something that isn’t substantiable. Council Member Pursell, Jr. would like an educated element where they can use the time to build themselves up, pass through, help someone when they need it, but not become a crutch. Mayor North said maybe with ties to adult school. Council Members Hurtado said people are unhoused for many reasons, like domestic violence. She asked about when people are apply for SSI or state health care- how do they do it if they are homeless and they do not have electronics or an address. Ms. De La Rosa said that they assist them in applying for services and right now at triage it is 90 days, we have a treatment plan of evolving. They discussed that some people do not want to be helped.

Council Member Pursell, Jr. appreciates that they do, he doesn’t think Kingsburg is a good site for a homeless complex. His constituents have made that clear. Mayor North asked if there is a way to use some money for a room for the counselors for All Youth after school is closed in the summer and breaks. Lots of kids use All Youth. Ms. Quiroga spoke about community rooms in Marion Villas and Linnaea Villas.

Ms. De La Rosa will reach out to housing authority to see if they can share resources.

Council Member Hurtado asked about citizens who are at risk of becoming homeless, what does that support look like? Ms. Quiroga said there is a process, they have to confirm there is over crowding for at risk and then they can be subsidized. Council Member Hurtado thanked them, and said she knows there are more than 3 homeless people. Council Member Palomar said he prefers services for mental health and substance abuse help. Council Members asked about disabled people, seniors. She would like to have resources at the senior center, city hall and on the website. Mayor North is interested in what the homeless say what their priorities are in the survey.

Council Member Hurtado motioned, seconded by Council Member Palomar, to adopt Resolution 2022- 025, a resolution in support of the County of Fresno Board of Supervisors Resolution regarding homelessness priorities. The motion passed by an unanimous voice vote of all members present.

Award of the Madsen Avenue Bike Trail project to Don Berry Construction, Inc. in the amount of $137,460.00– Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters Sponsor: City Engineer’s Office
City Engineer Dave Peters presented regarding the Madsen Avenue Bike Trail. The first phase of bike path is from Sierra to Stroud. Escrow has been cleared for the right-a-way. The project would start at the end of May and will finished in June. Mayor North asked if the road will be closed. City Engineer Peters said no, just the trail. Council is excited to see it start. Staff is working on a flashing cross walk at Madsen and Sierra, bike trail continues south to the Summerlyn development.

Council Member Pursell Jr. motioned, seconded by Council Member Palomar, to the award of the Madsen Avenue Bike Trail project to Don Berry Construction, Inc. in the amount of $137,460.00. The motion passed by an unanimous voice vote of all members present.

DRAFT FY2022-2023 Capital Improvement Projects- Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson.

Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
May 4, 2022
City Manager Alexander Henderson presented the draft 2022/2023 CIP plan as a part of the budget process. Staff is looking for public and council input. For the 2022/2023 CIP plan there are 59 projects, $9.1 million, including grants. Last year 54 projects totaling $5.8 million. They discussed big projects, including a 5 year strategic plan, the housing element, and updating the emergency operations plan.

Council Member Palomar asked about the price of street striping. City Manager Henderson said the goal is to get all of the schools and bike lanes painted. The prices have gone up. Council Member Palomar said there is a need for a shade cover over the playground at Heritage Park, there are no trees for shade.

Council Reports and Staff Communications
Community Services Commission- Mayor North said they have not met.

Public Safety Committee- Council Member Palomar said we have not met.

Chamber of Commerce- Council Member Pursell, Jr. said they will meet next week.

Economic Development- City Manager Henderson said they have not met.

Finance Committee- Council Member Pursell Jr. said we have not met.

Planning Commission- Mayor North said they have not met.

South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA)- Council Hurtado said she has nothing to report.

Downtown Business Improvement District- Council Hurtado said they discussed the photography for the website.

Council of Governments- City Manager Henderson said the policy board approved the housing element.

Official approval for the transit-oriented grant for $400,000 for the downtown strategic plan, staff will bring it back for further discussions.

Council Member Reports- none.

City Manager’s Report- Linnaea Villas grand opening will be 5/25, staff is waiting for the final details.

Measure E is meeting next Tuesday at 4pm. Swedish festival is coming up.

Future Agenda Items- None.

The Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:20pm.

Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk
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Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date
Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
81320 3006 AIRGAS NCN 04/29/2022 578.30
81321 4532 ALTA TESTING SERVICES 04/29/2022 55.00
81322 3565 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 04/29/2022 95.82
81323 4545 AMAZON.COM SALES, INC. 04/29/2022 803.35
81324 3018 ANDERSON STRIPING & CONSTRUCT 04/29/2022 1,344.00 81325 4307 AT & T MOBILITY 04/29/2022 1,056.72
81326 3029 AT&T CALNET 3 04/29/2022 573.13
81327 3030 AT&T MOBILITY 04/29/2022 925.52
81328 4676 MATTHEW BEGINES 04/29/2022 500.00
81329 3054 BSK ASSOCIATES 04/29/2022 309.00
81330 3056 CAL STATE TERMITE AND PEST 04/29/2022 670.00 81331 4429 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC 04/29/2022 989.11 81332 3991 JOSH CAREY 04/29/2022 1,174.25
81333 3094 CITY OF KINGSBURG-CITY HALL 04/29/2022 715.40 81334 4488 COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS 04/29/2022 600.00
81335 4385 CPSI 04/29/2022 2,152.87
81336 3146 DINUBA FIRE 04/29/2022 271.67
81337 4639 DMV RENEWAL 04/29/2022 10.00
81338 3148 DON BERRY CONSTRUCTION 04/29/2022 359,960.02 81339 3149 DOOLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. 04/29/2022 6,433.34 81340 3152 E C N POLYGRAPH & INVEST 04/29/2022 200.00
81341 4615 EMERALD TEXTILES SERVICES 04/29/2022 294.89
81342 3693 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC. 04/29/2022 14,811.67 81343 3955 FIRE APPARATUS SOLUTIONS 04/29/2022 31,645.68 81344 3175 FIVE CITIES EDA 04/29/2022 978.52
81345 4673 BRYAN FLORES 04/29/2022 100.00
81346 3179 LEE FORLINES 04/29/2022 159.22
81347 3184 FRESNO CITY COLLEGE-Business Office 04/29/2022 466.00 81348 3188 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF 04/29/2022 131.28
81349 3198 FRESNO TRUCK CENTER 04/29/2022 58.26
81350 3994 GUARDIAN 04/29/2022 7,770.68
81351 3921 HD CUSTOM PAINTING 04/29/2022 950.00
81352 3219 HEALTHWISE SERVICES 04/29/2022 173.75
81353 3221 ALEX HENDERSON 04/29/2022 172.50
81354 4649 KIMBERLY HOFF 04/29/2022 2,280.00
81355 4650 INTERWEST 04/29/2022 21,430.00
81356 4196 J.P. COOKE CO. 04/29/2022 106.10
81357 3983 JIM CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION 04/29/2022 1,058.35 81358 3242 JOE SAUBERT INC. 04/29/2022 617.00
81359 3887 KINGS INDUSTRIAL OCC. MED CTR., INC. 04/29/2022 356.17 81361 4625 LASER TECHNOLOGY, INC. 04/29/2022 3,040.40
81362 3276 LIFE ASSIST INC 04/29/2022 750.00
81363 3277 LINCOLN AQUATICS 04/29/2022 1,129.28
81364 4680 CESAR LUNA 04/29/2022 500.00
81365 4177 MATTOS UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION, INC. 04/29/2022 4,585.90 81366 4329 MCI COMM SERVICES 04/29/2022 34.57
81367 3518 METRO UNIFORM 04/29/2022 302.10
AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date (5/11/2022 11:46 AM) Page 1 Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
81368 3997 MID VALLEY DISPOSAL RECYCLING & TRANSFER STATION 04/29/2022 811.95 81369 3297 MORGAN'S VILLAGE FLOORING 04/29/2022 3,498.93 81370 3307 NELSON'S ACE HARDWARE 04/29/2022 1,179.36
81371 4342 NPSC - NATIONAL PROTECTION & SAFETY CONSULTING 04/29/2022 1,790.00 81372 3313 WAYNE OSBORNE 04/29/2022 2,000.00
81373 3315 P G & E 04/29/2022 37,740.42
81375 4635 PAYCHEX 04/29/2022 425.00
81376 4674 PRECISION TRAINING GROUP 04/29/2022 375.00
81377 3334 PROFESSIONAL PRINT & MAIL, INC 04/29/2022 1,102.36 81378 4550 BRANDON PURSELL, JR. 04/29/2022 241.50
81379 4677 ANTHONY RIVAS 04/29/2022 1,000.00
81380 4670 ISAAC RUSSELL 04/29/2022 3,000.00
81381 3940 SAN DIEGO POLICE EQUIPMENT, INC 04/29/2022 352.77 81382 3363 SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS 04/29/2022 327.20
81383 3961 SHARP AMBULANCE BILLING 04/29/2022 4,258.19
81384 3772 SIGN MAX 04/29/2022 2,551.13
81385 3369 SILVAS OIL COMPANY, INC. 04/29/2022 8,405.71 81386 4262 SILVERFOX ELECTRIC, INC. 04/29/2022 774.10
81387 4142 SPARKLETTS 04/29/2022 101.38
81388 3378 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 04/29/2022 2,735.52
81389 4671 SWINERTON 04/29/2022 1,843.81
81390 3397 THE GAS COMPANY 04/29/2022 5,674.46
81391 4636 THE MOWERS EDGE INC 04/29/2022 68.24
81392 4678 BRIAN TOROSIAN 04/29/2022 500.00
81393 3414 ERIC VASQUEZ 04/29/2022 1,174.25
81394 3416 VERIZONWIRELESS 04/29/2022 1,143.00
81395 3493 VILLAGE TIRE SALES 04/29/2022 24.00
81396 3421 VINCENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 04/29/2022 62,148.65 Total for 4/29/2022: 618,566.75
81397 3067 CARDMEMBER SERVICE 05/03/2022 15,512.16
Total for 5/3/2022: 15,512.16
81398 3686 KINGSBURG AUTO CARE 05/04/2022 729.19
81399 4451 ART'S CONSTRUCTION CO 05/04/2022 7,975.15
Total for 5/4/2022: 8,704.34
ACH 3231 ICMA RETIREMENT CORPORATION - WIRE 05/06/2022 1,283.65 ACH 3470 Internal Revenue Service - ACH 05/06/2022 53,963.83 ACH 3471 Employment Development Department - ACH05/06/2022 9,974.66 ACH 3472 CalPERS - ACH 05/06/2022 45,135.13
ACH 3475 Empower 05/06/2022 3,557.46
ACH 3476 CHILD SUPPORT STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT - ACH 05/06/2022 240.46 ACH 3526 Public Employees Retirement System 457 Plan-Deferred Comp - ACH 05/06/2022 327.35 Total for 5/6/2022: 114,482.54
Report Total (85 checks): 757,265.79
AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date (5/11/2022 11:46 AM) Page 2

CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
REPORT TO: Mayor North & City Council
REPORT FROM: Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk, CMC REVIEWED BY: AH AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Kingsburg Calling And Giving Notice Of The Holding Of A General Municipal Election To Be Held In Said City On Tuesday November 8, 2022, For The Election Of Certain Officers Of Said City And Requesting The Board Of Supervisors Of The County Of Fresno To Consolidate And Canvass The General Municipal Election To Be Held On November 8, 2022 With The Statewide General Election To Be Held On That Date Pursuant To California Elections Code Section 10400 Et Seq.; To Permit The County Clerk/Registrar Of Voters Of The County Of Fresno To Render Specified Services To The City Of Kingsburg Relating To The Conduct Of Said General Municipal Election Pursuant To California Elections Code Section 10002; And Authorizing Reimbursement Funds To Pay For Said Services
ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ___Resolution ____Motion ____Receive/File

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Each City Council election year City Council adopts a resolution to call an election and consolidate with the Fresno County Clerk for the general municipal election on November 8, 2022. There is one seat in District 1, one seat in District 4 and one seat in District 5 that are up for election.

The Candidate Nomination period opens July 18, 2022 and closes August 12, 2022. If an incumbent does not file, the nomination period is extended five calendar days to August 17, 2022, for non-incumbents only. The extension period does not apply to vacant seats.

The Fresno County Clerk has scheduled an in-person Candidate Filing Training for Monday July 11, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at 4525 E. Hamilton Ave. Fresno, CA 93702.

Additional election information can be found on the City Clerk’s Election webpage.

RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL

1. Staff recommends adopting Resolution 2022-027

POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)
None.

STRATEGIC GOAL(S) MET:

1. Improve Community Communication
Meeting Date: 05/18/2022
Agenda Item: 5.3

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ATTACHED INFORMATION

1. Resolution 2022-027
FISCAL IMPACT:

1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? Yes

2. Is it Currently Budgeted? Yes

3. If Budgeted, Which Line? 001-1800-519-5360

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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-027

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG CALLING

AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR

THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AND REQUESTING THE

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF FRESNO TO CONSOLIDATE

AND CANVASS THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10400 ET SEQ.; TO PERMIT THE COUNTY CLERK/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF THE

COUNTY OF FRESNO TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF

KINGSBURG RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF SAID GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10002;

AND AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO PAY FOR SAID SERVICES WHEREAS, the next Statewide General Election to be held in the County of Fresno will take place on November 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kingsburg, intends to call and order a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the election of one seat for District 1, one seat for District 4 and one seat for District 5; each for a 4 term; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of the City of Kingsburg to adopt a Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno to consolidate said election with the Statewide General Election pursuant to Part 3 of Division 10 of the Elections Code of the State of California (commencing with Section 10400) to be held on the same date and that, within the Cityof Kingsburg, the precincts, vote center locations, ballot drop box locations, and election officersof the two (2) elections be the same; the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election; and the election be held in all respects as if there were only one (1) election; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of the City of Kingsburg to adopt a Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno to render specified services to the Cityof Kingsburg relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election pursuant to Section 10002 ofthe Elections Code of the State of California; and WHEREAS, Section 10002 of the Elections Code of the State of California requires the City of Kingsburg to reimburse the County of Fresno in full for the services performed upon presentation of a bill to the City of Kingsburg.

WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Kingsburg has determined that each candidate for elective office who submits a statement to be sent to the voters with the sample ballot shall be charged a sum not greater than the actual prorated cost of printing, handling and translating the candidate’s statement, if any incurred by the County of Fresno as a result of providing this service.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Kingsburg as follows:

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SECTION 1. A General Municipal Election is called and ordered for the City of Kingsburg to be held on November 8, 2022, for the purpose of the election of 3 members of the City Council to represent District 1, District 4 and District 5 each for a 4 year term.

SECTION 2. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 10403 of the Elections Code of the State of California, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of the General Municipal Election and the Statewide General Election on November 8, 2022.

SECTION 3. In accordance with the provisions of Section 10403 of the Elections Code of the State of California, the City Council of theCity of Kingsburg acknowledges that the consolidated election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the Statewide General Election pursuant to Section 10418 of the Elections Code of the State of California.

SECTION 4. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno is requested to direct the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to take any and all steps necessary for and related to the holding of the consolidated election in a manner consistent with law, including, without limitation: the provision of all election materials and equipment; publication of notices; the hiring, training and supervision of election officers and other election personnel; the printing and distribution of ballot materials; the translation of ballot materials; the collection of submitted ballots; the tallying and canvassing of votes; and the certification of election results.

SECTION 5. Pursuant to Section 10002 of the Elections Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of Kingsburg authorizes reimbursement to the County of Fresno in full for the services to be performed as herein requested and that said sum be paid to the County of Fresno upon demand and presentation of a bill to theCity of Kingsburg.

SECTION 6. The candidate shall, if he/she elects to submit a statement, of no more than 200 words, to be included with the sample ballot and sent to the registered voters, pay all costs associated with said election statement; Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 13307, the candidate is required to make an estimated pre-payment to the County at the time the candidate files the nomination papers.

THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of theCity of Kingsburg at a regular meeting of the City Council held on 18th day of May, 2022, by the followingvote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk
City of Kingsburg

CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
REPORT TO: Mayor North & City Council
REPORT FROM: Christina Windover, Administrative Services Director REVIEWED BY: AP AGENDA ITEM: Fire Department Part-time Firefighter Program -Revised ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ____Resolution √ Motion ______Receive/File

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Kingsburg Fire Department Part-time Firefighter EMT/Paramedic Program was approved by Council on March 16, 2022. The Program is intended to continue the efforts of the Fire Department to provide the best services possible to the community and to provide the Fire Department with supplemental staffing.

Implementing this Program had potential impacts on the Kingsburg Professional Firefighters Association (“KPFA”) members that required management and the Association to meet and confer. The attached Fire Department Part-time Firefighter Program has been revised based on meetings between management and the Association. Some of the changes included:
• Removing probationary status language. All City of Kingsburg part-time employees are at-will employees. We do not intend to extend benefits and rights that full-time Association members receive due to their membership in the Kingsburg Professional Firefighters Association.

Additionally, the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act Government Code Section 3250 (“FFBOR”) provides “firefighters” with a set of legal rights including due process rights arising from any “punitive action,” rights to representation, and many more procedural rights. The City is taking the position that part-time employees in the Program cannot establish “permanent” employee status.
• Minimum staffing language has been modified to be consistent with the KPFA MOU 2022-2024.

The City’s Salary Chart was updated on May 4, 2022 to incorporate the new positions and pay rates into the City’s Compensation Plan.

RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL

1. Staff recommends Council approve changes to the Part-time firefighter EMT/Firefighter Paramedic Program.

POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)

1. Not Adopting the recommended actions could prohibit the department from efficiently staffing.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION/KEY METRIC

1. Improve Public Safety

2. Ensure Financial Stability
Meeting Date: 05/18/2022
Agenda Item: 5.4

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The current program is budgeted and the positions were identified in the latest salary schedule update.

PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
N/A

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Council approved the Part-time Firefighter Program during the Regular Council Meeting on March 16, 2022. Some of the major changes from the old to new program included:
• removing longevity pay
• placing employees on shifts rather than “working when available,” • providing more flexibility to utilize personnel to best meet the needs of the citizens through broader definitions of assigned work.

The new program provides for better trained Part-time employees by means of incentivizing certifications that expand emergency response capabilities and service levels for the Kingsburg community.

ATTACHMENTS

1. New Part-Time Firefighter EMT/Firefighter Paramedic Program and redline draft.

FISCAL IMPACT:

1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? Yes

2. Is it Currently Budgeted? Yes

3. If Budgeted, Which Line? 106 & 320 Funds
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PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER-EMT /FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC PROGRAM Mission: the Kingsburg Fire Department Part-Time Firefighter Program’s primary mission is to:
• Provide the Kingsburg Fire Department and citizens of Kingsburg with supplemental staffing for emergency response and related activities.
• Provide an opportunity to mentor, develop, and prepare candidates who wish to pursue a career in fire and emergency services.
• Set the highest standard possible in fire and emergency services through commitment, professionalism, and cooperation.

Program Description:

The Part-Time Firefighter EMT/Firefighter Paramedic Program is a part time, at will, paid position with the City of Kingsburg Fire Department. The program is designed to provide supplemental staffing for the department. The program is divided into Three levels and two types of employees: Part-Time Firefighter EMT and Part-Time Firefighter Paramedic, each with varying levels of training and certification requirements.

Job Description:

Under general supervision of a Fire Captain, or other assigned supervisor the Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Paramedic responds to alarms, rescue and other emergency calls, may be required to drive emergency ambulance apparatus and or department utility and support vehicles in both non-emergency and emergency situations, assists in protecting life and property endangered by fire or other hazards, administers Basic Life Support and or Advanced Life Support and participates in fire prevention activities based on his or her skill and certification level. The Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Paramedic also participates in regular training, drills, and related activities, assists in maintenance of fire stations, apparatus, and equipment, may participate in public education activities community risk reduction efforts, and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Applicant Requirements:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age by date of appointment.

2. High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

3. Firefighter I or Firefighter 2 certification or completion of a fire academy with FFI eligibility and /or CSFM reciprocity within 5 years of application.

4. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic (EMT-P) with local accreditation.

5. Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) within the last 12 months prior to appointment.

6. Must possess a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License by the date of appointment.

Commented [RH1]: Added EMT/Firefighter Paramedic
2 7. Clean DMV record with no major violations (DUI, Hit and Run, etc.) and no more than one minor violation during the last 12 months.

Application Process:

1. Submit completed application to Human Resources with Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) printout.

2. Possess a valid California class C driver’s license.

3. Complete Live Scan fingerprint check.

4. Complete and pass a comprehensive background check.

5. Complete and pass medical examination and drug test.

6. Driver Operator 1A completion preferred.

Selection process:

Successfully complete and pass with a minimum cumulative 80% score:
• A Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic written exam • A Firefighter practical/aptitude test
• An oral board interview with additional points given to those who have successfully completed Firefighter Internships at KFD through cooperative agreements with local community colleges.

Schedule:

Part-Time Firefighters are scheduled to work by the staffing officer(s) and shall be assigned as best as possible to a particular shift or time period that best suits the city’s staffing needs.

Monthly staffing for the Part-Time Firefighter program will be assigned out as far as is practicable and to the best of the department’s abilities allowing for staffing shortages, vacation relief, sick calls, or unforeseen emergencies. *
Most often the Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Firefighter Paramedic will be assigned a 12-hour shift with some limited ability to work a 24-hour shift as the need of the department dictates. The primary mission being to assist staffing the City’s Transport Paramedic Ambulances; However, this does not preclude the assignment to include specialized projects (i.e., hydrants, fire prevention inspections and other duties within the scope of the Purview of the Kingsburg Fire Department and the training of the employee).

Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Firefighter Paramedics are assigned through means of Plan-it or other electronic means to work a minimum of one, 12-hour shift, per month and a minimum of 144 hours per year with a maximum of 24 hours per week* and a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1st – June 30th).

Once 960 hours is reached, the Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Firefighter Paramedic will no longer be able to work until the hours reset to zero on July 1st of the next fiscal year. 3 *Emergencies may provide for exigent circumstances requiring greater than 24-hour periods assigned to calls or remaining on duty.

Staffing:

Part-Time Firefighter EMTs or Paramedic Firefighters will be utilized to support departmental efforts to meet the demands of emergency and non-emergency efforts of the department.

Part-Time Firefighter EMTs or Paramedic Firefighters may be scheduled to work in the operations, administration, or community risk reduction divisions at any point in time and with minimal advanced notice.

Only Level II or Level III Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Paramedics are eligible to work in -lieu of other staff members in like positions. This can ONLY occur after all means to hire full time permanent members for required minimums have been exhausted and all paid personnel have refused the open available shift(s). Once scheduled, a Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Paramedic can be “Bumped” by a FullTime departmental member 24 hours prior to the beginning of the shift. After the 24 hour “window” has passed the Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Paramedic has been locked into the staffing position.

Physical:

Must be physically and mentally fit for duty. Applicant must pass physical evaluation by the city’s identified facility or provider and be able to complete physical activities as assigned. Must possess the strength and stamina to lift and carry equipment and patient weighing up to 165 pounds and be able to operate in a self-contained breathing apparatus working in arduous conditions in lowlight, confined spaces, at heights all in extreme weather conditions. Additionally, the Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Paramedic must possess the ability to legally drive a wide variety of emergency vehicles in both emergency and non -emergency conditions and situations.

Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Paramedic Positions:

All candidates must complete a 24-hour minimum Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Paramedic Firefighter orientation which consists of a minimum of three 8-hour sessions followed by a skills evaluation.

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the skills evaluation to become eligible as a Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Firefighter Paramedic.

All Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Firefighter will be required to complete a Kingsburg Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Firefighter Paramedic Task Book within one year of their hire date. Failure to complete the assigned task book within the 12-month period will result in removal from the Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Firefighter Paramedic Program.

The Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Firefighter Paramedic Program consists of 3 levels. To advance to the next level, The Firefighter EMT/ Firefighter Paramedic must successfully have completed the requirements for each of the levels below. Each Part-Time Firefighter EMT /Firefighter Paramedic will 4 be evaluated on their job performance annually and must remain proficient at their designated level to remain in the program.

A Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Firefighter Paramedic may be eligible, dependent upon their experience and their certifications, to move to level II or III after successful completion of 12 months of continuous service. Most typically, new Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Paramedic Firefighters will begin at Level I.

Level I
Level I Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Firefighter Paramedics performs as an entry-level firefighter and must possess a valid EMT-1 or Paramedic card. As well as all the following:
• Successfully complete the task book portion of the CSFM FF1 certificate within the first 12 months to remain in the program.

Level I Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Firefighter Paramedic must possess or obtain ambulance drivers certificate within the first 12 months of employment.

Level I Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Firefighter Paramedic must possess or obtain Driver Operator 1A certificate within the first twelve months of employment.

Level II
Level II Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Firefighter Paramedic are those who have successfully completed all requirements of level I and currently possess:
• CSFM FFII certificate,
• Driver Operator 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D making them eligible to operate any of the designated apparatus per their skill level.

Level III
Level III Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Firefighter Paramedic are those who have all the required certifications listed above for levels I and II as well as certifications in any one or a combination of the following areas:

Community Risk Reduction: CSFM Inspector I and 2, or Plans Examiner Rescue: CSFM- Confined Space Tech., and Trench Rescue Tech, and Rope Rescue Tech, Hazardous Materials: CSTI HazMat Tech or Haz Mat Specialist Instructor: CSFM Instructor 1 or Instructor 2.

Compensation:
5 1. Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Paramedic Firefighter hourly rate is commensurate with their level of training and certification.

2. All Level I Part-Time Firefighter EMTs will start at the state minimum wage ($15.00 HR)

3. All Level I Part-Time Firefighter Paramedics will start at ($16.00 HR)

4. All Level II Part-Time Firefighter EMTs will start at ($16.00 HR)

5. All Level II Part-Time Firefighter Paramedics will start at ($18.00 HR)

6. All Level III Part-Time Firefighter EMTs will start at ($17.00 HR)

7. All Level III Part-Time Firefighter Paramedics will start at ($20.98 HR) Training requirements:

The mission of the Part-Time Firefighter EMT / Firefighter Paramedic Program is to provide an increased level of trained personnel to supplement on-duty staffing; therefore, all Part-Time Firefighter EMT / Paramedic must successfully complete a minimum required training level each year. Training will be conducted on duty, with additional opportunities to make up mandated training also offered. Part-Time Firefighter EMT / Firefighter Paramedics must complete a minimum of four hours of training per month which must be documented by the on-duty Captain.

Part-Time Firefighter EMT / Firefighter Paramedics will be paid for training at their regular compensatory rate for any other training sessions they are directed or required to attend.

Failure to meet this standard will result in removal from the Part-Time Firefighter EMT / Firefighter Paramedic Program.

Required certifications SHALL be the responsibility of the employee and are NOT reimbursable by the City.

Longevity:

A Part-Time Firefighter EMT or Paramedic Firefighter employed with the department for a period of 2 years in good standing, with the permission of the Fire Chief, is eligible for reimbursement for their required certifications.

Training Exception:

Part-Time Firefighter EMT / Firefighter Paramedics who are employed full time at another fire department may submit documentation of up to 24 hours of outside training for approval by the Captain or designee to be counted towards the minimum training requirements. The remaining 24 hours of training MUST be performed with the Kingsburg Fire Department. Any submission not approved by the Captain or designee within the designated reporting period will not be applied towards the minimum training requirements. Failure to meet the minimum annual training requirements will result in immediate suspension or removal from the program.

Commented [RH2]: Do you want the same pay for these
2 positions?
6 Uniform:

The department will provide one t- shirt, one Class B shirt, and one pair of uniform pants, one belt and one pair of station safety/ duty boots up to a maximum of $250, on initial hire. Replacement of uniform items will be on an as needed basis as approved by the Fire Chief.

Identification of personnel as Part-Time Firefighter EMT / Paramedic SHALL be by means of the identifier “RESERVE” placed on all fire department station wear as well as PPE. Identification of the “PARAMEDIC”, SHALL be by means of helmet identifiers as well as station wear bearing “RESERVE/ PARAMEDIC”.

Department uniforms and equipment are to be worn/used on duty only and as directed by the onduty Captain or Fire Chief.

Commented [RH3]: Are we going to increase budget for
these positions? PPE, name badges, name plates, etc. We order a lot of various name tags (engraved or Velcro) for the various PPEs. We know it cost $1,000 for the initial uniform.

Even if its $500, the additional PPE and training
requirements to be added to our budget. Including
EMT/Medic recertifications (if applicable).
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