Kingsburg City Council
November 16, 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, November 16, 2022 at 6pm
Invocation to be given by Pastor Clayton Paull, Hope Kingsburg, 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:

Fire Department Swearing In and Badge Pinning
-Vincent Woodley, Firefighter/EMT
-Dariuss Rodriguez, Engineer
-Jeff Loyd, Engineer
Sponsor: Fire Department
FCRTA/Kingsburg Resiliency Hub- FCRTA General Manager Moses Stites Sponsor: FCRTA

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 November 2, 2022 Regular Council Meeting as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.

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
November 16, 2022
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office

5.2 Check Register: Ratify/approve payment of bills listed on the check register for the period October 25, 2022 through November 7, 2022 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.

Sponsor: Finance Department

5.3 Amend The City’s Financial Policy to Allow for Investment with California CLASS. - Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson.

Sponsor: City Manager’s Department

5.4 Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2022-002- Staff Report by AJ O’Connell, Building Official
Sponsor: Community Development Department
Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2022-002, an Ordinance Of The City Of Kingsburg An Ordinance Of The City Of Kingsburg Amending Various Chapters And Sections Within Said Chapters Of Title 15 Of The Kingsburg Municipal Code And Adopting The California Code Of Regulations, Title 24, 2022 Edition, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, And 12, The 2021 International Property Maintenance Code As Amended, And The 2021 International Swimming Pool And Spa Code As Amended; Amending City Of Kingsburg Ordinance 2009-01 Section 1; And Repealing Ordinance 2020-002, Ordinance 2010-04, Ordinance 476, Ordinance 99-06 Section 4, And Ordinance 2015-09 Of The City Of Kingsburg and pass to a second reading on November 16, 2022 with the following recital constituting reading the title of the Ordinance:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS WITHIN SAID CHAPTERS OF TITLE 15 OF

THE KINGSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, 2022 EDITION, PARTS 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, AND 12, THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AS AMENDED, AND THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE AS AMENDED; AMENDING CITY OF KINGSBURG ORDINANCE 2009-01 SECTION 1; AND REPEALING
ORDINANCE 2020-002, ORDINANCE 2010-04, ORDINANCE 476,
ORDINANCE 99-06 SECTION 4, AND ORDINANCE 2015-09 OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG”

5.5 Approval of the Closure of Church Street for the Kingsburg Extravaganza Events on 12/17/2022; 1/14/2023 and 2/18/2023- Staff Report by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda.

Sponsor: Community Services Department

5.6 Approve the proposed KPOA MOU Revision for 2022-2024– Staff Report by Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director Christina Windover Sponsor: Administrative Services Department
Kingsburg City Council Agenda
November 16, 2022

6. Regular Calendar

6.1 Grant Writing Consultant Discussion – Staff Report by Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director Christina Windover Sponsor: Administrative Services Department
Possible Action(s):
a. Presentation by City Manager Alexander Henderson
b. Public Comment
c. Council Discussion
d. Action as Deemed Necessary

6.2 Request for Proposals – General Plan Update – Staff Report by Community Development Director Holly Owen
Sponsor: Community Development Department
Possible Action(s):
a. Presentation by Community Development Director Holly Owen b. Public Comment
c. Council Discussion
d. Action as Deemed Necessary

6.3 Kingsburg Elementary Charter School District Consulting Agreement After School Recreation Program– Staff Report by Community Services Director Adam Castenada Sponsor: Community Services Department
Possible Action(s):
a. Presentation by Community Services Director Adam Castenada b. Public Comment
c. Council Discussion
d. Action as Deemed Necessary

6.4 Crime Statistics Report for the Month of October 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. Public Comment
c. Council Discussion
d. Informational- No Action Necessary

7. Council Reports and Staff Communications

7.1 Community Services Commission

7.2 Public Safety Committee

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
Kingsburg City Council Agenda
November 16, 2022

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 10th day of November 2022.
____________________________________
Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk
New Technology Reserve Grant Project:

FCRTA Kingsburg Resiliency Hub
Kingsburg City Council Meeting
Laura North, Mayor
Vince Palomar, Mayor Pro Tem
Michelle Roman, Council Member
Jewel Hurtado, Council Member
Brandon Pursell Jr., Council Member
Alexander Henderson, City Manager
November 16, 2022
Fresno County Rural Transit Agency

Kingsburg Resiliency Hub Project
• Capital Requested for
Project: solar carport with
27 parking spaces, 15 solar
powered Level 2 EV charging
stations, and a battery
energy storage system
• Total Project Cost: $595,000,
Awarded $538,200 and a
$56,800 match from FCRTA
• Project Location: 1399
Draper Street, Kingsburg
Resiliency Hub System Design
BEFORE
AFTER
Resiliency Hub Project • The resiliency hub consisting of a solar carport with Level II EV
charging stations is a new
technology & highly innovative
approach to electric vehicle
charging.
• FCRTA’s proposed solar carport
structure will power the Level II EV
charging stations located on-site.
• The Level II EV charging stations
will be open to the public.
• FCRTA will use the Level II EV
chargers installed at the resiliency
hub to charge its fleet of electric
vehicles and to expand its EV Micro
Transit service.
• FCRTA’s innovative resiliency hub
could be replicated in other areas.

Other Benefits of Resiliency Hub Project
• Supports ZEVs: the development of this infrastructure supports & promotes the use of zero emission vehicles.
• Reduces Emissions: The solar carport and EV charging system will help FCRTA to expand its on demand EV Micro Transit service and Rural Transit Dial-a-Ride service, which provide a low emission alternative to driving in a single occupancy vehicle (SOV) in Fresno County, reducing emissions. • Promotes Resiliency: The resiliency hub will include an energy storage component, further reducing reliance on the electrical grid and providing backup power in the case of emergency to promote resiliency. • Promotes Economic Development: The resiliency hub will promote economic development opportunities. It will power the EV Micro Transit service, which will be operated by local drivers, providing job opportunities for rural residents.

Resiliency Hub Project is Consistent
with other FCRTA Projects
• FCRTA Electric Vehicle Micro Transit/Rideshare/Carshare/Rural Transit Expansion Plan – a study to evaluate the implementation of a rural EV ridesharing pilot transit service in Fresno County. This plan serves as the basis for FCRTA’s Micro Transit service expansion planning.
• FCOG EV Readiness Plan – a plan developed by FCOG in partnership with FCRTA, to identify locations for EV charging infrastructure and ultimately contribute to increased local electric vehicle adoption.
• FCRTA Electrical Grid Analysis – to identify the impacts of the anticipated increased electrification on the electric grid system and the unique challenges faced by rural communities served by FCRTA. The proposed projects support the following recommendations from the study: development of shared charging infrastructure; redundant infrastructure which integrates solar and storage; and resilience hubs.
• FCRTA Microgrid Study – FCRTA is in the process of analyzing potential sites throughout Fresno County to install distributed energy resources/microgrid system as community resiliency hubs. The proposed Kingsburg resiliency hub will include a back-up energy storage component which could be expanded to include a microgrid and link to the system.
• FCRTA Transit Feasibility Study – a study that will evaluate SR 99 in Fresno County and analyze the feasibility a transit system such as a BRT or light rail that builds on existing service and connects rural Fresno County municipalities with the City of Fresno.

Resiliency Hub Project is Consistent
with other FCRTA Projects Continued
• FCRTA Maintenance Facility Inductive Charging Station- a capital project to install inductive WAVE charging station at the new FCRTA maintenance facility in Selma.
• TIRCP Resiliency Hub Project- FCRTA was awarded $6.1
million from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program to construct a resiliency hub in downtown Fresno adjacent to the future HSR station that will include inductive charging and solar carports with EV charging.
• FCRTA Microtransit Program- FCRTA, in partnership with the Biola Community Services District and League of Women
Voters, is deploying a microtransit program operated by MV Transportation utilizing EV Chevy Bolts and hiring local drivers in community of Biola, if successful this service will be expanded to other areas.

Thank you
Moses Stites – General Manager
[email protected]
Janelle Del Campo – Operations Manager
[email protected]
(559) 233-6789

KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 2, 2022
Council Chamber, 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631 (559) 897-5821 www.cityofkingsburgca.gov

The Invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Vince Palomar, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Laura North.
6 P.M. REGULAR SESSION MEETING:

Call to Order and Roll Call: Mayor Pro Tem Vince Palomar called the regular meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order at 6:04 pm.

Council Members Present: Jewel Hurtado, Brandon Pursell, Jr., and Mayor Pro Tem Vince Palomar.

Council Members Absent: Michelle Roman and Laura North.

Approve Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member Pursell, Jr., seconded by Council Member Hurtado, to approve the agenda with the modification of postponing the FCRTA Presentation until a later date. The motion carried by unanimous voice of those members present.

Presentations:

Mayor Pro Tem Palomar presented the Fall 2022 Public Service Award - Firefighter/Medic Devin Young.

Chief Perkins awarded him with the Chief’s Commendation Coin.

Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
Public Comments:

Mike Knoll, resident, asking for traffic control on Madsen.

Consent Calendar: A motion was made by Council Member Hurtado, seconded by Council Member Pursell, Jr., to approve the items appearing on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those members present.

5.1 Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the October 19, 2022 Regular Council Meeting as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.

Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office

5.2 Check Register: Ratify/approve payment of bills listed on the check register for the period October 11, 2022 through October 24, 2022 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.

Sponsor: Finance Department

5.3 Adopt Resolution 2022-067 allowing the Police Department to apply for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control Grant for patrol vehicles. - Staff Report by Neil Dadian, Chief of Police.

Sponsor: Police Department

5.4 Approve the Fire Department Auto-Aid / Mutual Aid Agreement with Tulare County Fire Department. - Staff Report by Fire Chief Daniel Perkins Sponsor: Fire Department
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
November 2, 2022
Regular Calendar

Adoption of 2022 California Building Codes, Title 24 - Staff Report by AJ O’Connell, Building Official Sponsor: Community Development Department
Building Official AJ O’Connell presented on the proposed ordinance. The city hasn’t updated the code in over a decade. The updated code is modern and will help Kingsburg build a safer community.

Generally, Building Codes are defined as sets of minimum requirements for the design, construction, alteration, maintenance, and use of buildings. These requirements adequately safeguard building occupants’ health, safety, and welfare.

Council asked about the date the new building codes will go in to effect, and what would happen if they voted against the code. Mr. O’Connell stated that is will go in to effect 1/1/2023 and that it becomes law no matter how council votes. With the passing of the ordinance, it gives the city the ability to make parts more restrictive, if necessary.

Council Member Pursell, Jr., seconded by Council Member Hurtado, motioned to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2022-002, An Ordinance Of The City Of Kingsburg An Ordinance Of The City Of Kingsburg Amending Various Chapters And Sections Within Said Chapters Of Title 15 Of The Kingsburg Municipal Code And Adopting The California Code Of Regulations, Title 24, 2022 Edition, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, And 12, The 2021 International Property Maintenance Code As Amended, And The 2021 International Swimming Pool And Spa Code As Amended; Amending City Of Kingsburg Ordinance 2009-01 Section 1; And Repealing Ordinance 2020-002, Ordinance 2010-04, Ordinance 476, Ordinance 99-06 Section 4, And Ordinance 2015-09 Of The City Of Kingsburg and pass to a second reading on November 16, 2022 with the following recital constituting reading the title of the Ordinance:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS WITHIN SAID CHAPTERS OF TITLE 15 OF THE

KINGSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, 2022 EDITION, PARTS 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, AND 12, THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AS AMENDED, AND THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE AS AMENDED; AMENDING CITY OF KINGSBURG ORDINANCE 2009- 01 SECTION 1; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 2020-002, ORDINANCE 2010-04, ORDINANCE 476, ORDINANCE 99-06 SECTION 4, AND ORDINANCE 2015-09 OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG”
The motion carried by unanimous voice of those members present.

Mid Valley Disposal SB1383 Update- Presentation by Mid Valley Disposal Sponsor: Public Works
Thomas Hamon, Mid Valley Disposal, presented regarding SB1381. Council Member Pursell, Jr. commented on the warning tags & audits that Mid Valley gives out. He asked how many violations are you finding? Mr. Hamon said it depends on the area. In Kingsburg it is 35% 45% in recycle contamination. Not too much in the green waste. Fines don’t go into effect until 2024. They discussed that raw food goes in the green waste and how often the commercial green waste get picked up.

Council discussed if purchasing compost is a requirement. Mr. Hamon said based on population, you are required to purchase a certain amount, it is a rolling percentage until 2025. 600 to 800 tons.

Council Member Pursell, Jr. asked how much is a ton? $600 for 20 tons. Mayor Pro Tem Palomar Kingsburg City Council Minutes
November 2, 2022
asked if farmers want to buy compost? Mr. Hamon said we are not selling to any farmers currently, we want to make sure that cities can purchase what they need. Maybe in the future since cities do not need to buy 100% right now.
2022 Fire Department Update- Presentation by Fire Chief Daniel Perkins Sponsor: Fire Department
Fire Chief Daniel Perkins presented his update. Year to date calls are up approximately 4% for a total of 2919 with 78% being medical and 22% fire. The Fire Department’s response times are quicker than the national average. There has been an increase in ambulance revenue. Chief Perkins discussed staff, capital improvement projects, programs, and training. Kingsburg’s ISO rating moved from 3 to 2 with 1 being the best. This is a testament to dispatching, pre-planning, equipment, staffing and the water system. Council Member Pursell, Jr. asked about payor mix- do you track how many come from FireMed? Chief Perkins said we can get a report for next time. Council discussed response time, that the data shows fire response faster than medical. Chief Perkins said it is in the issue of that data that is being pulled. They have been working on getting it corrected. Council Member Pursell, Jr. said good job on the wellness, it is really important. Mayor Pro Tem Palomar asked about the air compressor, do other communities want to fill their tanks. Chief Perkins said we don’t want to just be self sufficient, we want to be forward facing and a regional resource. Once we get tested and have the tools, we can do that and charge people for that service. Mayor Pro Tem Palomar discussed the Trunk or Treat at the park that the police and fire hosted. It was a great event.

David Silva, resident, met with Perkins several weeks back. In this presentation there are a lot of positives, he is a proponent of staffing Station 2. Thanked Council and Fire.

Council Reports and Staff Communications
Community Services Commission- City Manager Henderson said they meet next Wednesday.

Public Safety Committee- Mayor Pro Tem Palomar said they meet 11/14/2022.

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

Economic Development – City Manager Henderson said they meet next Monday afternoon, will be reviewing the mini-mural applications.

Finance Committee- Council Member Pursell, Jr. said they met last Tuesday, discussed short term/long term investments.

Planning Commission- City Manager Henderson said they haven’t met.

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

Downtown Business Improvement District- Council Member Hurtado said the holiday kick off is this Saturday. The Board discussed Thursday night late shopping, street eats, and starting workshops for businesses including marketing.

Council of Governments- City Manager Henderson said there was a ground breaking for Measure C on Golden State.

Kingsburg City Council Minutes
November 2, 2022
Council Member Reports- no report.

City Manager’s Report – no report.

Future Agenda Items: None.

The Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:24 P. M.

Submitted by:
____________________________________
Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk
Accounts Payable
User:

Printed:
marshaa
11/9/2022 1:04 PM
Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date
Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
82348 3003 A-1 NATIONAL FENCE 10/27/2022 11,639.50
82349 3006 AIRGAS NCN 10/27/2022 1,082.24
82350 3891 AMERICAN BUSINESS MACHINES 10/27/2022 30.00
82351 4307 AT & T MOBILITY 10/27/2022 2,185.68
82352 4247 ADRIAN BAVERY 10/27/2022 82.64
82353 3634 RYAN BOYD 10/27/2022 200.00
82354 4764 BRAND NEW DAY 10/27/2022 303.85
82355 3054 BSK ASSOCIATES 10/27/2022 1,390.00
82356 4429 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC 10/27/2022 2,582.99 82357 3067 CARDMEMBER SERVICE 10/27/2022 10,725.09
82358 3101 CITY OF SANGER FIRE 10/27/2022 365,119.80
82359 4488 COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS 10/27/2022 375.00
82360 4385 CPSI 10/27/2022 7,894.00
82361 3148 DON BERRY CONSTRUCTION 10/27/2022 260,901.62 82362 3149 DOOLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. 10/27/2022 650.34
82363 4749 EMEENTERPRISES, LLC 10/27/2022 113.14
82364 4615 EMERALD TEXTILES SERVICES 10/27/2022 72.20
82365 3158 ENER POWER 10/27/2022 7,072.00
82366 3179 LEE FORLINES 10/27/2022 531.58
82367 3184 FRESNO CITY COLLEGE-Business Office 10/27/2022 302.00 82368 3185 FRESNO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 10/27/2022 1,781.83 82369 4492 MONIQUE GONZALES 10/27/2022 531.58
82370 3994 GUARDIAN 10/27/2022 8,055.29
82371 3222 HENRY SCHEIN, INC. 10/27/2022 1,544.68
82372 4613 J C MELTON AIR CONDITIONING 10/27/2022 467.00 82373 3860 JAS PACIFIC 10/27/2022 5,722.50
82374 3237 JCS LAND MANAGEMENT 10/27/2022 5,676.80
82375 3242 JOE SAUBERT INC. 10/27/2022 7,673.60
82377 3277 LINCOLN AQUATICS 10/27/2022 3,383.40
82378 4489 MAACO 10/27/2022 400.00
82379 4329 MCI COMM SERVICES 10/27/2022 36.90
82380 3997 MID VALLEY DISPOSAL RECYCLING & TRANSFER STATION 10/27/2022 1,608.20 82381 3466 NAPA AUTO PARTS 10/27/2022 231.88
82382 4763 AJ O'CONNELL 10/27/2022 975.56
82383 4583 CIERA ORTIZ 10/27/2022 99.20
82384 3315 P G & E 10/27/2022 65,631.01
82385 4635 PAYCHEX 10/27/2022 850.00
82386 3333 PRICE, PAIGE & COMPANY 10/27/2022 4,195.00
82387 3335 PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT 10/27/2022 2,340.38 82388 3363 SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS 10/27/2022 311.22
82389 4762 JEDIDIAH SCOTT 10/27/2022 630.00
82390 3961 SHARP AMBULANCE BILLING 10/27/2022 4,053.89
82391 3369 SILVAS OIL COMPANY, INC. 10/27/2022 9,429.56 82392 3690 SOLV Business Solutions - Safeguard-23343910/27/2022 356.71 82393 4142 SPARKLETTS 10/27/2022 121.88
82394 4744 SPENCE FENCE COMPANY ENTERPRISES10/27/2022 3,906.00 82395 3380 STATE OF CALIFORNIA-D O J 10/27/2022 70.00
AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date (11/9/2022 1:04 PM) Page 1 Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
82396 3385 STRYKER SALES CORPORATION 10/27/2022 17,363.80 82397 4028 SUPERIOR POOL CARE 10/27/2022 355.45
82398 4708 T & T EPOXY COATINGS 10/27/2022 4,426.25
82399 4334 TELSTAR 10/27/2022 4,308.00
82400 3397 THE GAS COMPANY 10/27/2022 1,527.03
82401 4016 ULINE Shipping Supplies Specialist 10/27/2022 657.83 82402 3464 UNITY IT, LLC 10/27/2022 31.25
82403 3416 VERIZONWIRELESS 10/27/2022 1,456.73
82404 3419 VIKING CLEANING SERVICE 10/27/2022 180.00
82405 4287 VSS INTERNATIONAL, INC 10/27/2022 159,546.34 Total for 10/27/2022: 993,190.42
ACH 3231 ICMA RETIREMENT CORP - WIRE 457 11/04/2022 1,200.00 ACH 3470 Internal Revenue Service - ACH 11/04/2022 60,380.47 ACH 3471 Employment Development Department - ACH11/04/2022 11,751.37 ACH 3472 CalPERS - ACH 11/04/2022 47,519.60
ACH 3475 Empower 11/04/2022 3,610.17
ACH 3476 CHILD SUPPORT STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT - ACH 11/04/2022 240.46 ACH 3526 Public Employees Retirement System 457 Plan-Deferred Comp - ACH 11/04/2022 341.26 ACH 4707 ICMA-WIRE 401(A) 11/04/2022 250.00
Total for 11/4/2022: 125,293.33
Report Total (65 checks): 1,118,483.75
AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date (11/9/2022 1:04 PM) Page 2

CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
REPORT TO: Mayor North and City Council
REPORT FROM: Alexander J. Henderson, ICMA-CM REVIEWED BY: AC AGENDA ITEM: California CLASS Investment Pool; Financial Policy Update ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ___Resolution _ Motion ___Receive/File

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
California CLASS, endorsed by Cal Cities and the California Special Districts Association, is a local government investment pool. The investment program is a California Joint Powers Authority (JPA) created pursuant to the California Joint Exercise of Powers Act and is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of special district and city finance professionals.

California CLASS provides public agencies with the opportunity to pool their funds together with the goal of collectively earning interest on investments. “The California CLASS philosophy is to provide competitive returns while focusing on safety and liquidity. With two portfolios designed to suit the varying investment needs of public agencies, California CLASS provides a comprehensive approach to the management of public funds.”
The JPA provides two types of investment options. The PRIME fund is an option for every-day funds, which offers daily liquidity. The ENHANCED CASH fund is best suited for non-operating dollars and strategic reserves that a public agency would not anticipate withdrawing for 12-18 months. California CLASS Prime is rated ‘AAAm’ by S&P Global Ratings Services, the highest rating assigned to principal stability government investment pools. This rating reflects the conservative nature of the pool’s investments as well as the excellent credit quality of the program. S&P Global Ratings monitors the pool on a weekly basis.

Currently, the city invests most of our reserves with the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). While California CLASS operates a similar formula, the short to medium term securities portfolio offers the opportunity to optimize interest earnings, while not sacrificing safety or liquidity of the funds.

To maximize the amount of interest earnings, staff and representatives from California CLASS presented to the Finance Committee on October 25, 2022. After consideration of CA CLASS, the Finance Committee recommends that the City Council amend the current Financial Policy to allow for funds to be invested with California CLASS PRIME fund. Staff would keep a diversified amount of funds with LAIF and would monitor yields for both.

RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL

1. Amend the city’s financial policy to allow for investment with California CLASS.

POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)

1. The City Council could choose to not to amend the city’s financial policy and not invest in California CLASS.

Meeting Date: 11/16/2022
Agenda Item: 5.3

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION/KEY METRIC

1. Ensure Financial Stability

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
The City Council approves the city’s Financial Policies each year as part of our review of the annual budget.

Staff and the Finance Committee has met with California CLASS representatives to answer questions and discuss options for city investments.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Some frequently asked questions regarding California CLASS include (information from their website):

1. What transaction fees does California CLASS charge?
California CLASS does not charge any transaction fees to its Participants. However, your receiving bank may have wiring fees and/or incoming ACH fees, therefore we recommend checking with a representative at your bank to discuss the potential costs.

2. What is the minimum requirement for investing in California CLASS? There is no minimum investment amount for California CLASS.

3. Who oversees California CLASS?
Pursuant to the JPA Agreement, the management of California CLASS is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of eligible Participants of California CLASS. The Board supervises the California CLASS and its affairs and acts as the liaison between the Participants, the Custodian, the Administrator, the Investment Advisor, and all service providers.

4. What types of securities does California CLASS invest in? California CLASS may only invest in a manner that is permitted pursuant to the laws of the state of California and California Government Code Section 6509.7. Furthermore, investments are made in accordance with the program’s investment policy that is structured to achieve the highest attainable rating for local government pools from a nationally recognized statistical ratings organization.

5. Who is eligible to use California CLASS?
California CLASS is open to all public agencies as defined in California Government Code Section 6509.7. California CLASS is a joint powers entity and public agency that is managed by a Board of Trustees comprised of eligible Participants of the program.

ATTACHMENTS

1. California CLASS Information

2. Proposed Kingsburg Financial Policy
FISCAL IMPACT:

1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? Yes

2. Is it Currently Budgeted? N/A

3. If Budgeted, Which Line? N/A
Part icipant s
benefit from t he following:
- Same-day availability of funds in
Prime Fund (11:00 a.m. PT cut-off)
- Deposits by wire or ACH
- Ratings of 'AAAm' & 'AAAf/S1'
- Prime fund transacts at stable NAV
- Portfolio securities
marked-to-market daily
- Secure online access for transactions
and account statements
- No withdrawal notices for Prime Fund
- Participant-to-Participant
transactions
- Interest accrues daily and pays
monthly
- No maximum contributions
- No minimum balance requirements
- No transaction fees*
- Annual audit conducted by
independent auditing firm**
- Dedicated client service
representatives available via phone
or email on any business day
*You may incur fees associated with wires and/or ACH
transactions by your bank, but there will be no transaction fees charged from California CLASS for such transactions. **External audits may not catch all instances of accounting errors and do not provide an absolute guarantee of
accuracy.

California Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System
What is California CLASS?
California Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System (California CLASS) is a joint exercise of powers entity authorized under Section 6509.7, California Government Code. California CLASS is a pooled investment option that was created via a joint exercise of powers agreement by and among California public agencies.

California CLASS offers public agencies a convenient method for investing in highly liquid, investment-grade securities carefully selected to optimize interest earnings while maximizing safety and liquidity. The California CLASS Prime and Enhanced Cash funds offer public agencies the opportunity to strengthen and diversify their cash management programs in accordance with the safety, liquidity, and yield hierarchy that provides the framework for the investment of public funds.

How is it governed and managed?
California CLASS is overseen and governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board is made up of public agency finance professionals who participate in California CLASS and are members of the Joint Powers Authority (JPA). The Board of Trustees has entered into an Investment Advisor and
Administrator Agreement with Public Trust Advisors, LLC. Public Trust is responsible to the Board for all program investment and administrative activities as well as many of the services provided on behalf of the Participants.

How can we participate?
Enrolling in California CLASS is simple. Public agencies may become Participants simply by filling out the Participant Registration Form that can be found in the document center on the California CLASS website. Public agencies may submit the completed registration packet to California CLASS Client Services for processing at [email protected]. To obtain account forms and fund documents, visit
www.californiaclass.com/document-center/.

T (877) 930-5213 | F (877) 930-5241| www.californiaclass.com | [email protected] Endorsed By:
www.calcities.org www.csda.net
What are the objectives of California CLASS?
Have Quest ions? Contact us or visit www.californiaclass.com for more information.

Safety
The primary investment objective of the California
CLASS Prime fund is preservation of principal. Both
California CLASS portfolios are managed by a team of
investment professionals who are solely focused on the
management of public funds nationwide. The custodian
for California CLASS is U.S. Bank, N.A.

Liquidity
When you invest in the California CLASS Prime fund,
you have access to your funds on any business day. You
must notify California CLASS of your funds transaction
requests by 11:00 a.m. PT via the internet or phone.

There are no withdrawal notices for the daily-liquid
California CLASS Prime fund. Enhanced Cash is a
variable NAV fund that provides next-day liquidity and a one-day notification of withdrawal.

Competitive Returns
California CLASS strives to provide competitive returns while adhering to the objectives of safety and liquidity.

Participants benefit from the investment expertise and
institutional knowledge provided by the team of Public
Trust professionals. Portfolio performance is
strengthened by the extensive knowledge of California
public agency cash flows that the Public Trust team
possesses.

Ease of Use
To make cash management streamlined and efficient,
California CLASS includes many features that make it
easy to access account information and simplify record
keeping. Participants can transact on any business day
using the California CLASS phone number (877)
930-5213, fax number (877) 930-5214, email
[email protected] or via the California CLASS Online Transaction Portal at
www.californiaclass.com.

Flexibility
You may establish multiple California CLASS
subaccounts. You will receive comprehensive monthly
statements that show all of your transaction activity,
interest accruals, and rate summaries. These
statements have been specifically designed to facilitate public sector fund accounting and to establish a clear
accounting and audit trail for your records.

Legality
California CLASS only invests in securities permitted by California State Code Section 53601; permitted
investments are further restricted to those approved by the Board of Trustees as set forth in the California
CLASS Investment Policies.

Any financial and/or investment decision should be made only after considerable research, consideration, and involvement with an experienced professional engaged for the specific purpose. Past performance is not an indicat ion of fut ure performance. Any financial and/or invest ment decision may incur losses. Please see the Information Statement for further details on the fee calculation and other key aspects about California CLASS. California CLASS Prime is rated 'AAAm' by S&P Global Ratings. A ?AAAm?rating by S&P Global Ratings is obtained after S&P evaluates a number of factors including credit quality, market price exposure, and management. For a full description on rating methodology, please visit www.spglobal.com. California CLASS Enhanced Cash is rated by 'AAAf/S1' by FitchRatings. The ?AAAf? rating is Fitch?s opinion on the overall credit profile within a fixed-income fund/portfolio and indicates the highest underlying credit quality of the pool?s investments. The ?S1?volatility rating is Fitch?s opinion on the relative sensitivity of a portfolio?s total return and/or net asset value to assumed changes in credit spreads and interest rates. The ?S1? volatility rating indicates that the fund possesses a low sensitivity to market risks. For a full description on rating methodology, please visit www.fitchratings.com. Ratings are subject to change and do not remove credit risk.

T (877) 930-5213 | F (877) 930-5241| www.californiaclass.com | [email protected] Bob Shull
Director, Investment Services
[email protected]
(213) 378-2070
Laura Glenn, CFA®
Senior Director, Investment Services
[email protected]
(404) 822-8287
Brent Turner
Regional Director of Strategy
[email protected]
(303) 999-8190
Rodrigo Bettini
Director, Investment Services
[email protected]
(813) 820-0703
1 CITY FINANCIAL, MONETARY, AND BUDGETARY POLICIES
The budget for the City of Kingsburg is a comprehensive guide for the financial decision-making and operational management throughout the fiscal year. The budget is not only a financial plan but also a performance plan to assist in accomplishing the strategic goals set forth by the City Council. This section describes the policies and procedures that govern the preparation and implementation of the City’s budget as well as managing the short and long-term finances and investments of the City.

Approved Budget Guidelines
Each year, the respective subcommittees and City Council approve budget guidelines to provide guidance and assist in the development of the annual budget. The development of the 2018- 2019 budget will also incorporate the plans set forth in the City’s strategic planning process, as well as a comprehensive employee survey. The proposed 2021-22 Budget guidelines are outlined below, and include:

Financials:
• Examine 5 year historical trending in all revenue and expenditure accounts. • Analyze and update financial policies and procedures, • Incorporate policies into 2021-2022 budget. Identify non-dedicated fund balances, and define purpose or recommend usage alternatives.
• Fund long-term future obligations and designated reserve accounts. • Utilize one-time funds received to help pay down debt and purchase deferred capital equipment.
• Examine current and alternative revenue sources that promote long-term financial sustainability.
• Examine adequacy and equity of fees and revenues for services and programs.

Citizen Commitment:
• Analyze performance measurement metrics to enhance service delivery efficiencies. • Examine the most cost effective way of providing service and conducting business. • Examine and where applicable reduce redundancies in service provisions. • Enhance joint purchasing arrangements from a multi-community and City perspective. • Maintain preventative infrastructure maintenance program and Capital Improvements funding.
• Examine additional energy efficiency initiatives to offset rising energy costs.

Personnel:
• Examine organizational structure and necessary staffing adjustments to meet growing organizational needs.
• Implement changes (if necessary) from collective bargaining agreements and employee handbook.
2 • Examine special fund contributions to the general fund to ensure allocations are appropriately structured to reimburse general fund (i.e. Water, Measure C, Local Transportation Funds, and Solid Waste).
• Transition to performance, metric based wage and evaluation compensation system. • Examine and make recommendation on employee leave programs to proactively address GASB 45-Other Post Employment Benefit liabilities
Explanation of Budgetary Process
Although the administration of the existing budget is a constant process, the preparation of the next year's budget begins during January with the establishment of the annual budget guidelines which serve as written goals and parameters for the development of the annual operating budgets. The City uses the following procedures when establishing budgetary data reflected in this document:

A. During January-February, planning meetings are held whereby the City Council, its subcommittees, and Department Heads receive input and subsequently develop areas of emphasis and specific action items in order to provide a framework for the budget development.

B. In April, a budget session with Department Heads is held at which time budget instructions for the ensuing year are given by the City Manager.

C. In April, the department heads submit to the City Manager, proposed operating budgets for the fiscal year which commences the following July 1. The operating budget includes proposed expenditures and means of financing them.

D. In May, the City Manager submits the Executive Budget to the City Council. Copies of the budget are made available for general public use at the City Clerk's Office and online via the City’s website and other social media outlets.

E. A budget public meeting/workshop is held by the City Council and City staff in early part of June. A public hearing is held the middle of June concerning the proposed budget.

F. During the second Council meeting in June, the City Council approves by resolution the proposed budget.

Budget Overview
Beginning with the 2015-2016 budget, the document was evaluated by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), which offers critiques, praise, and other suggestions to help improve every aspect of the budget document. The City was honored to receive the GFOA Distinguished Budget Award for the first time and consecutively thereafter for the 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 budgets. The award reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.

The budget guidelines approved by the City Council were used as the foundation to create the 2021-2022 financial blueprint for the City. The 2021-2022 budget is designed to provide ease of use to the reader, while acting as a financial conduit for all City related expenses. We anticipate submitting the document for review to the GFOA for the fourth consecutive year. Overall, the budget is designed and graded based upon the following:
3 The Budget as a Policy Document
As a policy document, the budget indicates what services the City will provide during the next fiscal year. Throughout the document the reader will have the opportunity to view both long and short-term goals, and how the financial policies will interact to meet the needs of City residents.

The Budget as an Operations Guide
As an operations guide, the 2021-2022 budget provides detailed expenditures based upon departmental need. Each department is responsible for specific actions that feed into the overall organizational plan.

The Budget as a Financial Plan
As a financial plan, the budget summarizes and details the cost to the citizens of Kingsburg for services received, as well as funding information. The document will outline major revenue sources, expenditures, and overall changes and challenges from previous years. The Budget in Brief provides a quick synopsis of expenditures and revenues.

The Budget as a Communications Device
Perhaps the most important part of the budget document is to make sure it is a usable, readable document for citizens, elected officials, and staff alike. Staff has worked diligently to provide summary information available in text, charts, tables, and graphs.

The user will notice several departmental goals, as well as how they are incorporated into the overall budget and management methods.

GENERAL OPERATIONS POLICY
The establishment of general operations policy statements is an important component of the City’s financial management policy and planning efforts.

A. Accounting
• The City will establish and maintain the accounting systems according to GAAP. • An annual audit will be performed by an independent public accounting firm which will issue an official opinion on the annual financial statements. In addition, full disclosure will be provided in the financial statements and bond representations. • Financial systems will be maintained to monitor expenditures and revenues on a monthly basis and all revenue collections will be consolidated under the Finance Director. A cashflow analysis, including disbursements, collections, and investments, will be prepared on a regular basis indicating that sufficient cash is available for daily financial needs. • Encumbrances represent commitments related to unperformed contracts for goods or services, and will be recorded when incurred. Encumbrances outstanding at year-end will be reported as reservations of fund balance.
• The City will establish and maintain a depreciation schedule based on the straight-line method. The useful life of capital assets will be based on internal information, 4 information on comparable assets from other governments, and general guidelines from professional or industry organizations.

B. Revenue
• Each year and whenever appropriate, existing revenues will be re-examined and possible new sources of revenues will be explored to ensure that we are maximizing our revenue potential.
• Legally restricted revenues will be avoided when they adversely affect the short or longterm financial health of our government. One-time revenues will be used for capital improvements or as legally restricted to a specific purpose. • Each year and whenever appropriate, intergovernmental revenues will be reviewed to determine their short and long-term stability, to minimize the impact of any adverse changes. Intergovernmental revenues shall be used as legally prescribed or otherwise set forth by policy.
• Any amounts due to the City will be carefully and routinely monitored. An aggressive policy of collection will be followed for all receivables. In addition, proprietary funds will generate revenue sufficient to support the full direct and indirect costs of these funds. • All potential grants and other aid shall be carefully examined for matching requirements and restrictive covenants, to ensure that our participation in such grants will be beneficial and cost-effective.

C. Budget & Capital Improvements
• The City will pay for all current operating expenses with current revenues and will avoid budgetary procedures that balance current costs at the expense of future years, such as postponing necessary expenses, accruing future revenues, or rolling over of short-term debt.
• The City will prepare and maintain a multi-year capital improvements plan and project its equipment replacement needs for at minimum the next five years Estimated costs of each capital improvement projected for each year will be included in the annual budget, including the impact to annual operating expenditures.
• Intergovernmental funding sources for capital improvements from the federal, state, and private sector will be actively sought and used as available to assist in financing of capital improvements.

BUDGET AMENDMENT POLICY
Following the adoption of the annual budget, budget transfers and supplemental appropriations are made based on the following:

A. Items requiring City Council Action
• Appropriation of fund balance reserves; transfers of appropriations between funds; appropriation of any non-departmental revenue; new interfund loans or advances; and creation of new capital projects or increases to existing capital projects. 5 B. Items delegated to the City Manager
• Since the annual City budget is adopted at the functional level of expenditure (program categories, i.e., Public Works and Public Safety), the City Manager may authorize any intra-program line item change, i.e., utilities, local auto expense, supplies, etc. between departments within funds; appropriation of unbudgeted departmental revenues; and approval of transfers which increase salary and benefit appropriations.

FINANCIAL PROCEDURES & INVESTMENT POLICY
The purpose of this policy is to establish investment objectives; to delegate authority for the execution and reporting of investments; to establish standards of prudence; to direct the development of internal control; to establish standards for Depositories, to set and establish collateral requirements; and to identify permitted investment.

This investment policy applies to all cash assets of the City, except:

A. Funds which are held by an external trustee and are restricted in their investment by terms of a trust indenture; in which case the trust indenture shall regulate investment activities;
B. Funds granted to or held in custody by the City, under terms which provide for or restrict their investment in a particular manner; in which case said provisions or restrictions shall regulate investment activities;
C. Funds otherwise restricted by State or Federal laws or regulations; in which case said restrictions shall regulate investment activities.

The primary objectives of investment activities shall be the following in order of importance:
safety, liquidity, and yield:

A. Safety: Preservation and safety of principal are the foremost objective of the investment program. Investment shall be undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure the preservation of capital in the overall portfolio. In addition, all risks associated to City funds and investments will be disclosed on an annual basis or as requested.

1. Credit Risk - The City will minimize credit risk, which is the risk of loss due to the failure of the security issuer or backer by:
o Limiting investments to the types of securities listed in this Investment Policy. o Pre-qualifying the financial institutions, broker/dealers, intermediaries, and advisers with which the City will do business.
o Diversifying the investment portfolio.

2. Interest Rate Risk - The City will minimize rate risk, which is the risk that the market value of securities in the portfolio will fall due to changes in market interest rates, by:
o Structuring the investment portfolio so that securities mature to meet cash requirements for ongoing operations, thereby avoiding the need to sell securities on the open market prior to maturity.
6 o Investing operating funds primarily in shorter-term securities, money market mutual funds, or similar investment pools and limiting the average maturity of the portfolio in accordance with this policy.
o Utilizing securities with adjustable coupon rates to minimize price volatility.

B. Liquidity: The investment portfolio will remain sufficiently liquid to meet all operating requirements that might be reasonably anticipated. This is accomplished by structuring the portfolio so that securities mature concurrent with cash needs to meet anticipated demands.

C. Yield: The investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of attaining a rate of return/yield throughout budgetary and economic cycles, commensurate with the City’s investment risk constraints and the cash flow characteristics of the portfolio. Return on investment is of secondary importance compared to the safety and liquidity objectives described above. The core of investments is limited to low risk securities in anticipation of earning a fair return relative to the risk being assumed. Securities shall generally be held until maturity unless as deemed appropriate by the City Manager, or for the following exceptions:

1. A security with declining credit may be sold early to minimize loss of principal.

2. A security swap would improve the quality, yield, or target duration in the portfolio.

3. Liquidity needs of the portfolio require that the security be sold.

STANDARDS OF CARE & REPORTING
A. Prudence:

The City’s investments shall be made with judgment and care, under prevailing circumstances, which a person of prudence, discretion, and intelligence would exercise in that management of the person’s own affairs, not for speculation, but for investment, considering the safety of capital and the yield to be derived.

B. Ethics and Conflicts of Interest:

Officers and employees involved in the investment process shall refrain from personal business activity that could conflict or be perceived to conflict with proper execution of the investment program, or that could impair their ability to make impartial decisions. Employees and investment officials shall disclose any material interests in financial institutions with which they conduct business. They shall further disclose any personal financial/investment positions that could be related to the performance of the investment portfolio. Employees and officers shall refrain from undertaking personal investment transactions with the same individual with whom business is conducted on behalf of the City.

C. Delegation of Authority:

The City Council (the “Council”) is ultimately responsible for the investment of City funds.

The responsibility for conducting investment transactions is delegated to the Finance Committee (the “Committee”) which shall conduct its day- to-day activities through the office of the Finance Director. The Finance Director may, with Committee and Council 7 approval, receive assistance from one or more investment advisors. The Finance Director will provide investment data, statistics and recommendations to the Committee to aid in investment decisions.

D. Reporting Requirements:

The Finance Director shall report investment portfolio performance to the Committee at least annually or when a specific request is made. The report will summarize the investment strategies employed, describe the portfolio in terms of investment securities, maturities, risk characteristics and other factors. The report will indicate any areas of policy concern and suggested or planned revision of investment strategies. The Committee shall report investment portfolio performance to the Council annually and shall ask the Council to review its investment strategies at least annually.

E. Internal Controls:

The Finance Director shall establish a system of internal controls, which shall be approved by the Committee. The internal controls shall be reviewed by an independent certified public accountant in conjunction with the annual examination of the financial statements of the City. The controls shall be designed to forecast cash flows, maximize the investment of available balances, fully report results of investment activities and prevent losses of public funds arising from fraud, employee error, misrepresentation by third parties, unanticipated changes in financial markets, or imprudent action by employees and officers of the City.

All purchases and sales of investment securities must be authorized by the City Manager and the Finance Director. All bank accounts shall be reconciled monthly and shall be completed in a reasonable time after the receipt of the monthly bank statement.

AUTHORIZED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, DEPOSITORIES, AND BROKER/DEALERS A. Depositing of Funds:

All currency, checks, drafts or other funds in any form payable to the bearer, or endorsed for payment, shall be promptly deposited in an approved Depository, so designated by the Council.

Designation by the Council shall be given only when the financial institution meets all Public Depository requirements provided for by applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, and the following additional criteria:

1. Deposit Insurance:

The financial institution is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and deposits made with the financial institution are insured to the maximum permitted by the FDIC.

2. Depository Agreement:

Any financial institutions acting as a depository for the City must enter into a “depository agreement” requiring the depository to:
8 a. Pledge collateral to secure amounts over and above guaranteed amounts. All securities serving as collateral shall be specifically pledged to the City (not as part of a pooled fund) and placed in a custodial account at a Federal Reserve Bank, a trust department of a commercial bank, or through another financial institution. The custodian may not be owned or controlled by the depository institution or its holding company unless it is a separately operated trust institution. b. Require the custodian to send statements of pledged collateral to the City Finance Director on a monthly basis.
c. Annually, provide the City its audited financial statements. d. Provide the City normal banking services, including, but not limited to: checking accounts, wire transfers, purchase and sale investment securities and safekeeping services. Fees, if any, shall be mutually agreed to by an authorized representative of the depository bank and the Finance Director.

B. Preferences for Local Financial Institutions:

All else being equal comparing financial institutions meeting the criteria set forth, the City Council will give preference in selection to those financial institutions who maintain offices in the immediate area.

COLLATERALIZATION
A. Collateral Required:

All City funds held in City Depositories which are not held in investment securities registered in the name of the City shall to the extent they exceed federal deposit insurance and state public deposit security fund coverage limits, be collateralized as provided in this Section. The City will minimize the amount of time that cash and investments are held at any given bank exceeding $500,000, understanding that certain times during the year, it may be temporarily unavoidable to not exceed these dollar amounts due to fluctuating cash flows, and depository requirements.

B. Form of Collateral:

Except as provided in Subparagraph a. of Subsection C.1. of this Section, collateral shall be pledged in the name of the City and must be one of the following:

1. Securities of the U.S. Treasury or U.S. Governmental Agency as defined by the Federal Reserve. If held herein, the collateral may consist of any reserves deemed acceptable by the Federal Reserve Bank to meet other reserve requirements of the Depository provided it is held in a sub-account which names the City as beneficiary.

2. U.S. government guaranteed securities such as those issued through the Small Business Administration, provided they are fully guaranteed.

3. General obligations of states or municipalities provided they are rated in the highest or second highest rating categories by Moody Investors Service, Inc., Standard and Poor’s Corporation or Fitch Investors Service, L.P.
9 C. Valuation of Collateral:

1. Valuation: Collateral must be marked to market not less frequently than monthly and its value reported on the monthly statement.

2. Sufficiency: The value of the collateral must equal 105% of the amount requiring collateralization. Additional collateral is to be requested when the monthly statement indicates a deficiency.

D. Substitution of Collateral:

Collateral agreements are to prohibit the release of pledged assets without the authorization of the Finance Director, however, exchanges of collateral of like value are to be permitted.

AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS
Funds of the City which are not immediately needed for payment of obligations shall be invested to the greatest extent practical, in accordance with applicable Statutes, if the funds have been appropriated for the payment of debt service, and California Statutes, if the funds are to be used for any other purpose. The following investment securities are permitted to be used:

1. U.S. Treasury Obligations and Government Agency Securities.

2. Certificates of Deposit.

3. Municipal General Obligations.

4. LAIF.

4. California Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System, dba the California CLASS

5. 5.6. Repurchase Agreements.

6.7. Operating Bank Account.

7.8. Money Market Funds.

8.9. Commercial Paper.

9.10. Bonds rated in the highest or second highest rating category.

INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS & PARAMETERS
A. Co-mingling of Funds:

The Finance Director may pool cash from several different funds for investment purposes, provided such co-mingling is permitted by law, and records are maintained which show that interest earned on such investments has been fairly allocated to each originating fund.

B. Securities Firms:

The Finance Director is authorized to execute purchases and sales of Permitted Securities with City Depositories or with securities firms previously approved by the Committee, (the “Approved List”). Such firms must be licensed to conduct business in California, shall be a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation.

C. Diversification:

The investment policy incorporates the investment strategy and as such, will allow for diversification of investments to the extent practicable considering yield, collateralization, investment costs, and available bidders. Diversification by investment institutions shall be determined by an analysis of yield, collateral, investment costs, and available bidders. 10 Diversification by types of securities and maturities may be as allowed by this policy and California State Statutes.

D. Maximum Maturities:

To the extent possible, the City will attempt to match its investments with anticipated cash flow requirements. However, the maximum maturities for any single investment shall not exceed five (5) years, except for reserve funds. The maximum dollar-weighted average maturity for pooled investments will not exceed three (3) years. Reserve funds may be invested in securities not to exceed ten (10) years if the maturity of such investments is made to coincide as nearly as practicable with the expected call date or final payment date, whichever is shorter. For securities with adjustable rate coupons, the average time to coupon reset will be used as a measure of average maturity.

APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND AMENDMENT
This investment policy is intended to clarify, amend, and supersede existing investment policies.

The Committee is delegated the authority to amend this Investment Policy from time to time as it deems such action to be in the best interest of the City. Any such amendment shall be promptly recommended to the City Council for consideration. When amendment occurs, any investment currently held that does not meet the guidelines of the amended policy, shall be temporarily exempted from the requirements of this policy. Investments must come in conformance with the amended policy within six (6) months of the policy’s adoption or the Committee must be presented with a plan through which investments will come into conformance.

FUND BALANCE POLICY
The establishment of a formal fund balance policy is an important component of the City’s financial management policy. Maintaining appropriate levels of fund balance is a key element of the City’s overall financial health. This policy is intended to set targets for the desired level of fund balances, identify the approach to maintain these levels, and to provide guidelines for the use of fund balance.

A. To insulate the City from large, unanticipated one-time expenditures or revenue reductions resulting from external changes.

B. To provide funds to allow the City to respond to unforeseen emergencies.

C. To provide sufficient working capital to eliminate the need for short-term borrowing due to the timing of the receipt of short-term receivables and the remittance of short-term payables.

D. To strive to maintain a general fund balance equal to or above 20% of budgeted general fund appropriations. In determining the acceptable range of general fund balance, the City considers the following factors:

1. Historical stability of the City’s revenues and expenditures.

2. Timing of revenue collections in relation to payments made for operational expenditures.

3. Anticipated growth in the services to be provided City residents.

E. Apply any operational surplus at the end of any fiscal year to the reserve for working capital if necessary to meet policy minimums.
11 F. Eliminate the budgeted use of fund balance if its use would reduce the available balance below policy minimums.

FUND BALANCE AND RESERVE FUND REQUIREMENTS
The City recognizes that fund balances are targeted objectives to ensure the long-term stability of the City’s finances. From time to time, upon City Council authorization, the funds may not contain the stated goal. This is done with the understanding that it is in the best interests of the taxpayers and most cost effective manner to utilize the reserve funds.

The City also recognizes that in some instances, it will take time to build the fund balances to the desired level. The timeframe for achieving the desired level is balanced with the short and long term financial considerations of the City.

A. General Fund - The fund balance shall not be less than 20% of the budgeted general fund appropriations as approved by the City Council as of July 1 of each year. Any excess shall be allocated and approved by the City Council upon completion of the annual audit of City financials. Amounts over the 20% will be allocated as deemed necessary into designated reserve accounts by the City Council.

DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY
Debt can be an effective way to finance capital improvements. State statutes limit the amount of general obligation debt a governmental entity may issue to five percent of its total equalized valuation. Properly managed debt preserves credit ratings, provides flexibility in current and future operating budgets, and provides long-term assets that maintain or improve our quality of life. To provide for the appropriate issuance and responsible use of debt, the City has adopted the following (below) debt management policy objectives.

A. Long-term debt will be issued only for objects or purposes having a period of probable usefulness of at least five years.

B. Short-term debt should be limited, but may be issued whenever appropriate for objects or purposes having a period of probable usefulness of at least five years, when deemed financially prudent.

C. Debt maturity will not exceed the lesser of: the useful life, or the period of probable usefulness of the object or purpose so financed.

D. The annual operating budgets of all funds will be maintained so as to ensure the full and timely repayment of debt principal and interest due that year.

E. The total amount of outstanding debt will comply with State Statutes.

F. Good communications will be maintained with bond rating agencies, bond counsel, banks, financial advisors, and other involved in debt issuance and management.

G. Comprehensive annual financial reports and official statements will reflect the City’s commitment to full and open disclosure concerning debt.

CAPITALIZED FIXED ASSETS POLICY
The purpose of this policy is to establish a general policy for Capitalized Fixed Assets including standards for valuation of assets with a useful life greater than one-year. This policy applies to 12 the purchases of all departments and divisions of the City of Kingsburg. Procurements shall comply with the City of Kingsburg procurement policies and procedures, and conform to applicable State and Federal law and the standards identified int eh Procurement Standards Sections of 44 CFR Part 13, “Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments.”
Additionally, the City of Kingsburg shall comply with 2 CFR 200 procurement policies when procuring items with federal funds. Small purchase procedures are those relatively simple and informal procurement methods for securing services, supplies, or other property that do not cost more than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. If small purchase procedures are used, price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources.

Contractors that develop or draft specifications, requirements, Statements of Work (SOW), and/or Requests for Proposals (RFP) for a proposed procurement shall be excluded from bidding or submitting a proposal to compete for the award of such procurement to comply with federal regulations on conflict of interest. In most instances, local bidder’s preference is not allowed for federally funded procurements. However, 44CFR 13.36 should be used as guidance for all procurement with federal funds.

Procurement transactions shall be conducted to provide maximum open and free competition.

Justification must be provided for all noncompetitive procurement.

A. The Fixed Assets Account Group shall include general fixed assets, i.e., non-infrastructure assets. Infrastructure assets are assets that are immovable and of value only to the City government, e.g., buildings, sewers, and streets. As a general rule, “capitalized” items maintained within the Fixed Assets Account Group shall have an expected useful life greater than one year and a purchase, donated or assessed value equal to or greater than $5,000. For computer equipment, initial operating software shall be included but subsequent operating software and application software shall be excluded.

B. Generally repairs will not qualify for changing the initial capitalized value. Only major replacements of components and/or additions which significantly change the initial capitalized value or significantly extend the expected useful life of any capitalized item shall be considered in order to substantiate any subsequent year value change of an asset maintained within the Fixed Assets Account Group.

C. Encumbrances are commitments related to requisitions or contracts that have been issued, but for which no goods or services have yet been received. Encumbrances are recorded as they occur for budgetary control purposes.

The issuance of a purchase order requisition or the signing of a contract creates an encumbrance of the amount required to be paid during the current year. This amount is no longer available for obligation or expenditure, unless the purchase order requisition or contract is canceled.

Encumbrance records shall be maintained by the City Finance Director. 13 ASSET VALUATION
Departments shall record long-term assets at historic cost or, if the cost is not readily determined, at estimated historic cost. Cost shall include applicable ancillary costs. All costs shall be documented, including methods and sources used to establish any estimated costs.

A. Purchased Assets - the recording of purchased assets shall be made on the basis of actual costs, including all ancillary costs, based on vendor invoice or other supporting documentation.

B. Salvage Value – the recording of purchased assets that are expected to be sold at retirement should be recorded with the historical estimated sale value if in excess of $5,000. If sale value is less than $5,000, normal depreciation for the useful life will be used.

C. Self-Constructed Assets – All direct costs (including labor) associated with the construction project shall be included in establishing a self-constructed asset valuation. If a department is unable to specifically identify all direct costs an estimate of the direct cost is acceptable, but must be supported by a reasonable methodology.

D. Donated Assets –Fixed assets acquired by gift, donation or payment of a nominal sum not reflective of the asset’s market value shall be assigned cost equal to the fair market value at the time of acquisition.

E. Leased Property - Capital lease property should be recorded as an asset and depreciated as though it had been purchased.

F. Dedicated Assets –Required installation by Developer of public improvements, including but not limited to sanitary service mains, manholes, laterals and all appurtenances, water mains, laterals, hydrants, valves and all appurtenances, storm sewers, stormwater management measures, streets, curb and gutter, street lights, street signs, sidewalks will be dedicated to the City upon completion. Recording of infrastructure assets will be made on the basis of actual costs, including all ancillary costs, based on vendor invoice or other supporting documentation provided by the Developer.

PURCHASING & EXPENDITURE/EXPENSE POLICY
Goal
Expenditure/expenses are a rough measure of a local government’s service output. While many expenditures/expenses can be easily controlled, emergencies, unfunded mandates, and unanticipated service demands may strain our ability to maintain a balanced budget. To ensure the proper control of expenditures/expenses and provide for a quick and effective response to adverse financial situations, the City of Kingsburg has adopted the expenditure/expense policy.

The controls and procedures set forth are intended to provide reasonable assurance that the 14 lowest cost, highest quality good or service is obtained, while balancing the need for flexibility and efficiency in departmental and City operations.

Coverage
This policy applies to the purchases of all departments and divisions of the City of Kingsburg. The provisions of California Statute take precedence over any portion of this policy that may be in conflict. More restrictive procurement procedures required by grants, aids, statutes or other external requirements or funding sources will take precedence.

Ethical Standards

1. All procurement shall comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

2. Employees are not to engage in any procurement related activities that would actually or potentially create a conflict of interest, or which might reasonably be expected to contribute to the appearance of such conflict.

3. No employee shall participate in the selection, award or administration of a contract if a conflict of interest would be involved. Such a conflict would arise when the employee, any member of his immediate family, business partner or any organization that employs, or is about to employ, any of the above, has a financial interest or other interest in the firm selected for award.

4. To promote free and open competition, technical specifications shall be prepared to meet the minimum legitimate need of the City and to the extent possible, will not exclude or discriminate against any qualified contractors.

5. No employee shall solicit or accept favors, gratuities, or gifts of monetary value from actual or potential contractors or subcontractors.

6. Employees must maintain strict confidentiality in the procurement process and shall not impart privileged information to any contractors that would give them advantage over other potential contractors.

7. Personal purchases for employees by the City are prohibited. City employees are also prohibited from using the City’s name or the employee’s position to obtain special consideration in personal purchase.

General Guidelines

1. Purchases are classified into the following major categories:
a. Goods (tangible items): e.g. equipment, supplies, vehicles b. Services: items requiring outside labor, maintenance agreements, etc. c. Construction of public buildings and improvement

2. Purchasing Oversight
o Department heads are responsible for procurement issues in their individual departments. Departments are to insure that the purchase order requisitions are entered prior to purchases, receipts are collected and recorded, and the requisition is put through for payment and will be responsible to respond to questions on the payment or non-payment of the item.
15 3. Expenditures/expenses and purchase commitments will be made in a form and process that is legal, appropriate, funded, authorized and sufficiently documented.

4. Expenditures/expenses and purchase commitments will be recorded in an accurate and timely fashion.

5. For items that are purchased regularly or by multiple departments, departments are encouraged to use cooperative purchasing or purchasing in bulk in order to reduce City costs.

6. The Finance Director shall review each request to determine compliance with the City’s budget and purchasing policy.

7. This purchase order requisition must include the invoice and forwarded to the Finance Director her designee for processing the payment.

1. Purchases under $2,000
Purchases under $2,000 shall be made as follows:

Budgeted Supplies, Services and Equipment
Purchases of budgeted supplies, services and equipment in an amount up to twothousand dollars ($2,000.00) shall be made by Payment Voucher request approved by the City Department Head.

Unbudgeted Supplies, Services and Equipment
Purchase of supplies, services and equipment not contained in the annual budget in an amount up to two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) shall be made only by approval by the Department Head and the City Manager or Finance Director.

Department heads are responsible for monitoring all purchases made using this procedure to ensure that the City is receiving a high value for its expenditures.

2. Purchases of at least $2,000 and under $25,000
Purchases of at least $2,000 and under $25,000 shall be made as follows:

Budgeted Supplies, Services and Equipment
Purchases of budgeted supplies, services and equipment between two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) and twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) shall be preceded by obtaining no less than two (2) quotations received in writing from separate vendors for compatible items. Such purchases shall be made by purchase order with the approval of the Department Head and City Manager or Finance Director.

Unbudgeted Supplies, Services and Equipment
Purchases of supplies, services and equipment not contained in the annual budget between two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) and twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) shall be with the approval of the City Council after presenting no less than two (2) quotations received in writing from separate vendors for compatible items. Such 16 purchases shall be made by purchase order with the approval of the Department Head and City Manager or Finance Director.

The purchase order for the item must be provided to the City’s Finance Director within 4 days after approval of the purchase. If the selected vendor did not offer the lowest price, the purchase order must include an explanation of why the vendor offering the lowest price was not chosen.

3. Purchases of a least $25,000 and under $100,000
Purchases of at least $25,000 and under $100,000 shall be made as follows:

Budgeted Supplies, Services and Equipment
Purchases of budgeted supplies, services and equipment between twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) and one -hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) shall be preceded by two (2) written quotations from vendors. On a case by case basis the City Manager shall direct whether or not the formal bid process shall be used. If no formal bid process is directed, such purchases shall be made by purchase order with the approval of the Department Head and the City Manager.

Unbudgeted Supplies, Services and Equipment
Purchases of supplies, services and equipment not contained in the annual budget between twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) and one one-hundred thousand ($100,000.00) shall be preceded by two (2) written quotations from vendors. On a case by case basis the City Manager shall direct whether or not the formal bid process shall be used. If no formal bid process is directed such purchases shall be made by purchase order with the approval of the Department Head and the City Manager. In either case, formal bids or not, unbudgeted purchases shall be made only with the approval of the City Council. If the selected vendor does not offer the lowest price, the City Council will be provided with an explanation of why the vendor offering the lowest price was not chosen.

4. Purchases greater than $100,000
Purchases greater than $100,000 shall be made as follows:

Budgeted Supplies, Services and Equipment
Purchases of budgeted supplies, services and equipment greater than one one-hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) shall be preceded by three (3) written quotations from vendors. On a case by case basis the City Manager shall direct whether or not the formal bid process shall be used. If no formal bid process is directed such purchases shall be made by purchase order with the approval of the Department Head and the City Manager. If the selected vendor does not offer the lowest price, the purchase order must include an explanation of why the vendor offering the lowest price was not chosen. 17 Unbudgeted Supplies, Services and Equipment:

Purchases of supplies, services and equipment not contained in the annual budget greater than one one-hundred thousand ($100,000.00) shall be selected through a formal bidding process. These purchases shall be made only with the approval of the City Council. If the selected vendor does not offer the lowest price, the City Council will be provided with an explanation of why the vendor offering the lowest price was not chosen.

Emergency Purchases Policy
When an emergency situation does not permit the use of the purchasing procedures identified above, the City Manager may determine the most appropriate method to the make the procurement of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) or less. Appropriate documentation identifying the basis for the emergency and the method of procurement will be submitted to the Finance Director within five (5) working days after making the purchase.

The City Mayor with the concurrence of one other council member may authorize the City Manager in writing to incur expenditures of more than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) but not more than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) under emergency situations when the health, safety and welfare of the employees or residents of the City or their property are threatened and time constraints do not permit normal City Council expenditure approval. If the City Mayor is not available the Mayor Pro-tem of the City Council with the concurrence of one other council member may act in the City Mayor's absence to authorize the emergency expenditure. If neither the Mayor nor the Mayor Pro-tem of the City Council are available, any two council members shall have the authority to authorize any such emergency expenditure. . The City Council shall be notified of the emergency expenditure within 48 hours after the decision to make the expenditure. At the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting the City Council shall be provided with all the information and documentation regarding with expenditure including a copy of the written authorization required for the expenditure.

Purchases of Services
Any contract entered into shall comply with local, state and federal government contracting regulations. Contracts for professional and consultant services must include local, State and federal government required contract language as found in the Code of Federal Regulations 48, Part 31, to include a project budget, and to require pre-approval prior to implementation.

Contract deliverables must meet the intent of the grant application and grant requirements.

Justification is required for compensation for individual consultant services, which must be reasonable and consistent with the amount paid for similar services in the market place. Detailed invoices and time and effort reports are required for consultants. o Services is defined as the furnishing of labor, time or effort by a contractor, usually not involving the delivery of specific goods or products other than those that are the 18 end result of and incidental to the required performance. Examples of contractor service include: refuse and recycling collection, maintenance, mailing, or delivery services. Contractor services shall follow the competitive procurement policy for the purchase of goods subject to the same spending guidelines. The cost shall be determined by considering the maximum total expenditure over the term of the contract.
o Construction services is defined as substantial repair, remodeling, enhancement construction or other changes to any City owned land, building or infrastructure.

Procedures found with in State of California Statute shall take precedence. In absence of guidance in these areas, construction services shall follow the competitive procurement policy for the purchase of goods subject to the same spending guidelines.
o Combined Goods and Services in situations where the purchase combines goods and services (exclusive of construction and contractor services), such as many technology projects, the purchase shall be treated as a purchase of professional services. o Professional services is defined as consulting and expert services provided by a company, organization or individual. Examples of professional services include:
attorneys, certified public accountants, appraiser, financial and economic advisors, engineers, architect, planning and design. Professional services are generally measured by the professional competence and expertise of the provider rather than cost alone.

1. If it is estimated that the service being solicited has a total cost of over $25,000 a formal Request for Proposal may be used to solicit vendor responses. The department head shall be responsible for the preparation of all Requests for Proposal specifications, notices and advertising. Prequalification of proposers may be done at the discretion of the department head.
o The Purpose of an RFP is to solicit proposals with specific information on the proposer and the service offered which will allow the City to select the best proposal. The best proposal is not necessarily the proposal with the lowest cost. o Based upon the services or project and the magnitude of the outcome a selection committee may be advisable.
o Requests for proposals shall be formally noticed. All notices and solicitations of proposals shall state the time and place of the proposal opening. o Information to be requested of the proposer should include : Number of years the proposing company has been in business, company’s experience in the area of desired services, financial strength of the company, examples of similar services/projects completed, resumes of staff that will be associated with the project/service, list of references, insurance information. In addition the proposal should provide information about the City, scope of services requested and any outcomes. The proposal should also identify evaluation factors and relative importance.
19 o Establish selection criteria and include this information with the RFP. It is generally advisable to establish a numeric ranking matrix. This reduces the subjective nature of the rating process.
o Proposals should be solicited from an adequate number of qualified sources.

Requests for proposal should be formally noticed. All notices and solicitations should provide the issue date, response due date, date and time of opening responses and a contact person.
o Proposals shall be opened and recorded with a tabulation of proposals received shall be available for public inspection. All proposal documentation shall be placed on file with the City Clerk. The Department Head and selection committee (if applicable) will then review the proposals and make a recommendation to the City Council. o Service contracts or agreements should be reviewed by the City Insurance Company and the City Attorney and placed on file with the City Clerk.

Sole Source Purchasing Policy
Sole source purchasing should be avoided unless it is clearly necessary and justifiable. The justification must withstand the scrutiny of the City Council and the public. The Department Head is responsible for providing written documentation justifying the valid reason to purchase from one source or that only one source is available.

Sole source purchasing criteria include:

1. Urgency due to public safety, serious injury, financial or other unusual and compelling reasons.

2. Goods or service is available from only one source and no other good or service will satisfy the City’s requirements

3. Legal services provided by an attorney

4. Lack of acceptable bids or quotes

5. An alternate product or manufacturer would not be compatible with current products resulting in additional operating or maintenance costs

6. Standardization of a specific product or manufacturer will result in a more efficient or economical operation

7. Aesthetic purposes or compatibility is an overriding consideration

8. Purchase is from another governmental body

9. Continuity achieved in a phased project

10. Supplier or service demonstrates a unique compatibility not found elsewhere Sole source purchases follow the same necessary approval process as described above under the purchasing of goods.

Petty Cash Policy
The City maintains a petty cash account to expedite the miscellaneous purchases and payment of small bills. Petty cash funds are available at City Hall.

To be eligible to use the petty cash fund, the following requirements must be met:

1. The item to be purchased must not be regularly stocked 20 2. The employee must have a petty cash slip completed which includes the item(s) to be purchased, the amount of petty cash needed and the account number the purchase is budgeted to.

Upon completion of the purchase, the employee must return the receipt and any change to the Finance Director/Designee. The designee in charge of the petty cash funds is responsible to enter in all the petty cash expenditures using a purchase order requisition in order to receive a replenishment of petty cash funds.

Employee Reimbursement Policy
If the need arises to purchase an item for the City with personal funds, the employee must submit the receipt and an Expense Reimbursement Form to the Finance Director. This form should include a detailed listing of the items purchased and must be signed by the employee to be reimbursed, his or her Department Head and the Finance Director. It is the responsibility of the employee making the purchase to ensure that any available discounts are applied and that sales tax is not included, when applicable.

Credit Card Policy
The City maintains a credit card account that may be used when it is impractical or inefficient to follow the normal payment process. The Finance Director shall administer the use of the City credit card. To use the City credit card, the employee must have a purchase order requisition form completed and signed by the Department Head. The requisition will include the item(s) to be purchased, the limit of funds to be spent and the account number the purchase is budgeted to. Upon completion of its use, the credit card shall immediately be returned to the Finance Director along with the receipt and the purchase order requisition.

The use of these cards shall be strictly for the purchase of approved goods. Employees using the credit cards are responsible for any credit, returns or disputes regarding purchases made by the employee. If a return or credit is made, you must notify the Finance Director.

At no time is the credit card user permitted to use the City credit card for any purchases not on an approved purchase order requisition, without permission or for a transaction that is personal in nature. Misuse of the credit card will result in revocation of privileges of the credit card for future purchasing and, if necessary, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. Liability for misuse of these cards shall accrue directly to the credit card user, and not the City.

Employees authorized to use a City credit card are responsible for lost or stolen cards. If a card is lost or stolen, immediately report the incident to the Finance Director and they will contact the credit card company.

Receiving and Inspection Policy
Department Heads, or their designees, are responsible for receiving to their departments to ensure that items received conform to the specifications and quantities set forth in the purchase order requisition. All deliveries should be thoroughly inspected to ensure that materials are 21 received in satisfactory condition. If there are any discrepancies, the Department Head or designee should contact the vendor and resolve the issue before submitting the invoice for payment. When items are sent in multiple shipments, the department should clearly indicate which items have been received and accepted when approving the invoice for payment.

Billings
All billings are to be handled through the Finance Director. It is the responsibility of each department to notify the Finance Director of all billings that need to occur.

Purchasing Authority
• The City Manager may approve purchases for the amounts outlined in the policy above. • The City Manager has the authority with the advice and consent of the City attorney to settle property damage claims against the City which are less than $5,000 and for which the City would appear in the opinion of the City attorney to have partial or total liability providing the claimant signs a release of liability in form approved by the City attorney.

Any such claims under $5,000 which are settled by the City Manager shall be routinely reported to the City Council for informational purposes. • purchase equipment, replacement and capital items up to the amount approved by the City Council and reflected in budget supplementary information. • The City Manager has the authority to make payment of accounting and auditor fees not to exceed the amount provided in the budget supplementary information.

BILLING/ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE COLLECTION POLICY
The establishment of a formal Billing/Accounts Receivable Collection policy is an important component of the City’s financial policy and management efforts.

A. The City shall not sell municipal materials (goods or supplies) to third parties unless authorized by the City Manager.

B. The City reserves the right to require cash payment prior to the sale of any goods or services.

C. Due diligence will be conducted by City staff for the collection of receivables. Accounts will be considered delinquent upon reaching 30 days beyond the date of the invoice or upon the first day after the due date as per the invoice. Invoices overdue will accrue appropriate penalties as defined by the Clerk/Treasurer and/or the Finance Committee.

D. Accounts considered for writing-off are those that cannot be collected because of the inability to locate the party owing the City money, the party has filed for bankruptcy, or the expense of collected the delinquent funds owed to the City exceed the amount of the delinquency.

E. Delinquent personal property tax bills that become a year overdue and are determined to be uncollectible by the Clerk/Treasurer will be presented to the Finance Committee and authorization to write-off will be required for any amounts over $1,000. Delinquent personal property is exempt from any administrative fees or interest charges, as the 22 interest and penalties associated with delinquent personal property taxes are set forth in state statutes.

SEGREGATION OF DUTIES & FINANCIAL CONTROLS POLICY
The City has established a system of internal financial controls to carry out its operations in an economical, efficient, effective and orderly manner. The primary objective of the internal control system is appropriate segregation of duties.

A. Staff who create purchase orders shall not approve those purchase orders. That is, a person independent of the purchase order creation, must approve the purchase order.

B. Staff who create purchase orders may approve receipt of goods for those purchase orders. However, where a variation to the original purchase order occurs, it must be approved by a person independent of the variation to the order.

C. Staff who enter accounts payable invoices shall not approve payment of those invoices. A person independent of the invoice entry process must approve invoice payments.

Payable checks shall be mailed by a person other than the person who created the checks.

D. Staff who create accounts receivable invoices may also process credit notes and debt write-offs. However, these transactions are supported by documentation with sign-off authorized delegates, who do not have access to create account receivable invoices.

E. Staff who create general journals and other system journals shall not approve those journals for posting to the general ledger. The City Manager, who is independent of the journal creation process, shall approve the posting of journals.

F. Users with access to create accounts receivable invoices have retained access to add or change customer records in the address book. The City understands and recognizes the risk associated with this particular duty.

G. Staff shall have a preference for system controlled on-line transactional environments with appropriate security and audit trails.

H. Staff shall have end to end responsibility for any series of financially related transactions to be distributed among two or more staff members or departments.

I. Non-compliance with established procedures are reported directly to the City Manager and the Finance Committee.

J. At a minimum, payroll shall be reviewed by the appropriate designee by: Scanning the names of those paid for people who have been terminated or not hired, scanning the amounts paid to people to make sure they look reasonable in amount, and to review hours worked to validate that they are reasonable hours for the person doing the job.

K. No one individual is to handle a cash transaction from receipt to deposit. If a department is unable to separate the receipt of cash and deposit function due to staffing limitations, a responsible employee independent from these functions (normally a department head or administrative senior employee) must be designated to verify that the total amount received equals the total amount deposited. This should be done daily, but no less than once a week.
23 L. All deposits should be made intact; department receipts should never be used to replenish petty cash or other funds.

M. All security and bid deposits received in negotiable form and escrowed funds or other funds requiring specialized handling should be held in the main vault at City Hall.

N. The general operating standard for deposit of negotiable funds, cash and checks, to the primary depository shall be within twenty-four hours of receipt of those funds.

Departments should weigh reasonableness and practicality versus security in determining the timing for the deposit of smaller amounts. All deposits not made daily should be held in a secured location such as a safe or vault.

O. Segregation of deposit duties: The Finance Director shall have the responsibility for creating all deposits for the City. The actual delivery of the deposits (in a sealed envelope) shall be the responsibility of the Finance Director or their designee.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
REPORT TO: Mayor North & City Council
REPORT FROM: AJ O’Connell, MCP, CBO, CCEA – Building Official REVIEWED BY: AP AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of 2022 California Building Codes, Title 24 ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ___Resolution ____Motion ____Receive/File

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On November 2, 2022 Council waived the first reading and introduced Ordinance No. 2022-002, An Ordinance Of The City Of Kingsburg An Ordinance Of The City Of Kingsburg Amending Various Chapters And Sections Within Said Chapters Of Title 15 Of The Kingsburg Municipal Code And Adopting The California Code Of Regulations, Title 24, 2022 Edition, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, And 12, The 2021 International Property Maintenance Code As Amended, And The 2021 International Swimming Pool And Spa Code As Amended; Amending City Of Kingsburg Ordinance 2009-01 Section 1; And Repealing Ordinance 2020-002, Ordinance 2010-04, Ordinance 476, Ordinance 99-06 Section 4, And Ordinance 2015-09 Of The City Of Kingsburg and pass to a second reading on November 16, 2022 with the following recital constituting reading the title of the Ordinance:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS WITHIN SAID CHAPTERS OF TITLE 15 OF THE KINGSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, 2022 EDITION, PARTS 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, AND 12, THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AS AMENDED, AND THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE AS AMENDED; AMENDING CITY OF KINGSBURG ORDINANCE 2009-01 SECTION 1; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 2020-002, ORDINANCE 2010-04, ORDINANCE 476, ORDINANCE 99-06 SECTION 4, AND ORDINANCE 2015-09 OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG”
On January 1, 2023, the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 24 will take effect statewide. The City of Kingsburg will be required by State Law to enforce these standards at that time, and with this second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2022-002 we will have the ordinance in place before 1/1/2023.

RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL

1. Staff recommends waiving the second reading and adopt Ordinance 2022-002 adopting the Title 24 codes, with amendments and appendices, the International Property Maintenance Code, as amended, and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, as amended.

POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)

1. The council could decide not to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 2022-002.

STRATEGIC GOAL(S) MET:

1. Improve Public Safety

2. Improve Community Communication

3. Promote Sustainable Growth
Meeting Date: 11/16/2022
Agenda Item: 5.4

FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Fiscal impacts are currently budgeted for the current fiscal year. These items include code books and reference information within City Hall, training for staff for code updates, and continuing dues to code enforcement agencies such as California Building Officials Association and International Code Council.

PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
City Council waived the first reading and introduced Ordinance 2022-02 on November 2, 2022.

ATTACHED

1. Ordinance 2022-002
FISCAL IMPACT:

1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? Yes

2. Is it Currently Budgeted? Yes

3. If Budgeted, Which Line? Acct #’s 2300-519-5201, 2600- 519-5270, 2600-519-5291,
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ORDINANCE NO.2022-002

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS WITHIN SAID CHAPTERS OF TITLE 15 OF THE KINGSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, 2022 EDITION, PARTS 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, AND 12, THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AS AMENDED, AND THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE AS AMENDED; AMENDING CITY OF KINGSBURG ORDINANCE 2009-01 SECTION 1; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 2020-002, ORDINANCE 2010-04, ORDINANCE 476, ORDINANCE 99-06 SECTION 4, AND ORDINANCE 2015-09 OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG.

The City Council of the City of Kingsburg does hereby ordain as follows:

Section 1. That certain documents, copies of which are on file in the office of the Building Division of the City of Kingsburg, being marked and designated as the California Code of Regulations, 2022 edition, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 as published by the California Building Standards Commission, the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition, as amended, and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 edition, as amended, be and are hereby adopted as the Building Codes of the City of Kingsburg, in the State of California, for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings, and structures in the City of Kingsburg; providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of certain fees; and each and all of the regulations provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of said Building Codes on file in the office of the Building Division of the City of Kingsburg are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 2 of this ordinance.

Section 2. The following sections of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Kingsburg Municipal Code are hereby amended as follows:

Section 15.04.030 is amended in its entirety as follows:

15.04.030 – Adopted codes and code of ordinances of the City of Kingsburg defined.

A. As used in this title:

1. California Building Code may be abbreviated CBC.

2. California Residential Code may be abbreviated CRC.

3. Reserved

4. California Electrical Code may be abbreviated CEC.

5. California Mechanical Code may be abbreviated CMC.

6. California Plumbing Code may be abbreviated CPC.

7. California Energy Code may be abbreviated CEnC.

8. California Historical Building Code may be abbreviated CHBC.

9. California Fire Code may be abbreviated CFC.

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2 11. California Green Building Standards Code may be abbreviated Green Code.

12. California Referenced Standards Code may be abbreviated CRefC.

13. California Administrative Code may be abbreviated CAC.

14. International Property Maintenance Code may be abbreviated IPMC.

15. International Swimming Pool and Spa Code may be abbreviated ISPSC.

B. Code of ordinances of City of Kingsburg may be referred to as “municipal code”, “ordinance”, “the ordinance” or “this ordinance”, all meaning this title as adopted by ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kingsburg.

Section 15.04.040 is amended in its entirety as follows:

15.04.040 – Owner’s Permit
Except as provided by other sections of this chapter, permits required shall be issued only to contractors licensed by the State of California to engage in the business or act in the capacity of a contractor in a specified field. The building official may issue a permit to the owner of a building and/or property in accordance with the provisions set forth in the California Contractors License Law and Reference Book, as set forth in the California Business and Professions Code.

Section 15.04.060 is amended in its entirety as follows:

15.04.060 – Final Approval for Utility Connections.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code, the Building Official shall not issue a certificate of occupancy for any building or separately occupied space within a building built pursuant to a permit issued by the City until the director of public works has determined and stated that all required improvements and conditions pertaining to subject development, have been constructed or accomplished, unless the director of public works or the city council has authorized a waiver of public street improvements and until all conditions and requirements imposed by this Code or any other special approval conditions required have been completed.

Section 15.04.070(a) is deleted in its entirety.

Section 15.04.095A is amended in its entirety as follows:

15.04.095 – Appeal of administrative citation.

A. Any person receiving an administrative citation may appeal the issuance of the administrative citation to the city council. The notice of appeal must be submitted on an appeal form provided by the Building Division, must specify the basis for the appeal in detail and must be filed with the Building Division within ten (10) calendar days after the date on the administrative citation. If the filing deadline falls on a weekend or city holiday, the deadline shall be extended until the next regular business day.

Section 15.06.010 is amended in its entirety as follows:
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3 15.06.010 – CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24 ADOPTED.

A. The California Code of Regulations, Title 24, 2022 Edition, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, as approved by the California Building Standards Commission, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full, except as amended herein. Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.

B. California Building Code, 2022 Edition

1. The following appendix chapters to the California Building Code, 2022 Edition, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full. Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.
a. Appendix H Patio Signs.
b. Appendix I Patio Covers.
c. Appendix N Replicable Buildings.
d. Appendix P Emergency Housing.

2. The following California Building Code, 2022 section is hereby amended as follows:
a. Section 101.1. Insert City of Kingsburg.

C. California Residential Code, 2022 Edition

1. The following appendix chapters to the California Residential Code, 2022 Edition, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full. Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.
a. Appendix AH Patio Covers.
b. Appendix AQ Tiny Houses.
c. Appendix AR Light Straw-Clay Construction.
d. Appendix AS Strawbale Construction.
e. Appendix AU Cob Construction.
f. Appendix AW 3D-Printed Building Construction
g. Appendix AX Swimming Pool Safety Act.
h. Appendix AZ Emergency Housing.

2. The following California Residential Code, 2022 section is hereby amended as follows:
a. Section 101.1. Insert City of Kingsburg.

D. California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition

1. The following appendix chapters to the California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full. Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.
a. Appendix A Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System. b. Appendix B Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems. c. Appendix I Installation Standard for PEX Tubing Systems for Hot- and Cold- Water Distribution.
d. Appendix J Combination of Indoor and Outdoor Combustion and Ventilation Opening Design.

E. California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition

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a. Appendix B Procedures to be Followed to Place Gas Equipment in Operation.

F. California Fire Code, 2022 Edition

1. The following appendix chapters to the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full. Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.
a. Appendix 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy. b. Appendix A Board of Appeals.
c. Appendix B Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings.
d. Appendix C Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution.
e. Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
f. Appendix E Hazard Categories.
g. Appendix F Hazard Ranking.
h. Appendix H Hazardous Materials Management Plan and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statements.
i. Appendix I Fire Protection Systems Noncompliant Conditions. j. Appendix J Building Information Sign.
k. Appendix K Construction Requirements for Existing Ambulatory Care Facilities.
l. Appendix L Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems. m. Appendix N Indoor Trade Shows and Exhibitions
n. Appendix O Temporary Haunted Houses, Ghost Walks and Similar Amusement Uses.

2. The following California Fire Code, 2022 section is hereby amended as follows:
a. Section 101.1 Insert City of Kingsburg
G. California Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition

1. The following California Existing Building Code, 2022 section is hereby amended as follows:
a. Section 101.1 Insert City of Kingsburg
Chapter 15.07 is added to Title 15 of the Kingsburg Municipal Code as follows:

Chapter 15.07 – INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE Section 15.07.010 – The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5771, is hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full, except as amended herein. Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.

The following sections of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition are hereby amended as follows:
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B. Section 102.3
Repairs, additions, or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the 2022 California Title 24 Codes as adopted by the City of Kingsburg. Where this code refers to "International" Administrative, Building, Residential, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or other International Codes, the term “International” shall be replaced with the word "California." C. Section 103.5
Permit fees, Plan Review fees, and Investigation fees shall be assessed as provided in Kingsburg Municipal Code Section 15.04.070.

D. Section 109.1
When, in the opinion of the Building Official, there is imminent danger of failure or collapse of a building or structure that endangers life, or when any structure or part of a structure has fallen and life is endangered by the occupation of the structure, or when there is actual or potential danger to the building occupants or those in the proximity of any structure because of explosives, explosive fumes or vapors or the presence of toxic fumes, gases or materials, or operation of defective or dangerous equipment, the Building Official is hereby authorized and empowered to order and require the occupants to vacate the premises forthwith. The Building Official shall cause to be posted at each entrance to such structure a notice reading as follows:

DO NOT ENTER

UNSAFE TO OCCUPY
It is a misdemeanor to occupy this building or to remove or deface this notice.

By order of the City of Kingsburg Building Division:
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Building Official
E. Section 201.3
Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the California Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Code or NFPA 70, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as stated in those codes. Where this code refers to "International" Administrative, Building, Residential, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or other International Codes, the term “International” shall be replaced with the word "California." F. Section 302.4
Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds and plant growth in accordance with City of Kingsburg Municipal Code Chapter 8.20.

G. Section 303.2
Enclosures for private swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas containing water more than 24 inches in depth shall be maintained as provided in Section 3109 of the 2022 CBC and Appendix V of the 2022 CRC. An existing pool enclosure shall not be removed or changed in a manner that reduces its effectiveness as a safety barrier. Replaced enclosures shall be in compliance with the requirements of Section 3109 of the 2022 CBC and Appendix V of the 2022 CRC. 1 2
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Every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms of residential occupancies shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25mm), and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.

Exception: Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are employed.

I. Section 404.4.4
Kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, and non-habitable spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes.

J. Section 602.3
Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one (1) or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat to maintain a temperature of 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms.

K. The following appendix chapters are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full.

Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.

1. Appendix A Boarding Standard
Chapter 15.08 of Title 15 of the Kingsburg Municipal Code is amended in its entirety as follows:

Chapter 15.08 – INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE Section 15.08.010 - Chapters 1 through 3 and Chapters 7 through 11 of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5771, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full, except as amended or added herein. Copies are on file in the office of the Building Division.

The following provisions and Sections of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code are amended and additional provisions are added thereto as follows:

A. Where the term International Building Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Building Code.

B. Where the term International Residential Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Residential Code.

C. Where the term International Plumbing Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Plumbing Code.

D. Where the term International Energy Conservation Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Energy Code.

E. Where the term International Fire Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Fire Code.
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G. Where the term International Mechanical Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Mechanical Code.

H. Where the term NFPA 70 is used it shall be replaced with the term California Electrical Code.

I. Section 101.1. Insert City of Kingsburg.

J. Sections 101.2 through 107
The 2022 CBC, as adopted, will govern the administration and enforcement in the ISPSC.

K. Chapter 2 Definitions. The following definitions are added to Chapter 2:
1) SWIMMING POOL Any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 24 inches deep. Includes in-ground and aboveground structures and includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and nonportable wading pools. 2) ENCLOSURE A fence, wall, or other barrier that isolates a swimming pool from access to the home.
3) APPROVED SAFETY POOL COVER A manually or power-operated safety pool cover that meets all of the performance standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), in compliance with standard F1346-91.
4) EXIT ALARMS Devices that make audible, continuous alarm sounds when any door or window, that permits access from the residence to the pool area that is without any intervening enclosure, is opened or is left ajar. Exit alarms may be battery operated or may be connected to the electrical wiring of the building.
5) ANSI/APSP PERFORMANCE STANDARD: Standard that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and published by the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP).

L. CHAPTER 2 Definitions. The following definitions are added to Chapter 2 as follows:
1) PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL A swimming pool operated for the use of the general public with or without charge, or for the use of the members and guests of a private club. Public swimming pool does not include a swimming pool located on the grounds of a private singlefamily home. 2) SUCTION OUTLET A fitting or fixture typically located at the bottom or on the sides of a swimming pool that conducts water to a recirculating pump.

M. Section 301.1.2. is added as follows:
303.1.2 Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the Swimming Pool Safety Act, the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 Edition, the 2022 California 1 2
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N. Section 303.1.2.1 is added as follows:
303.1.2.1 Operating Time. A time switch or other control mechanism shall be installed as part of a pool water circulation control system that will allow all pumps to be set or programmed to run only during off-peak electric demand period, and for the minimum time necessary to maintain the water in the condition required by applicable public health standards.

O. Section 303.1.3 is amended as follows:

Cover. A cover is required for outdoor pools or outdoor spas that have a heat pump or gas heater.

Exception: Pools or spas deriving at least 60 percent of the annual heating energy from site solar energy or recovered energy.

P. Section 305.1 is amended as follows:
305.1 General. The provisions of this section shall apply to the design of barriers for restricting entry into areas having pools and spas. Barriers shall be designed with an outside surface free of protrusions, cavities, or other physical characteristics that would serve as handholds or footholds that could enable a child below the age of five years to climb over. Where spas or hot tubs are equipped with a lockable safety cover complying with ASTM F1346, the areas where those spas and hot tubs are located shall not be required to comply with Sections 305.2 and 305.7.

Q. Section 305.2 is amended as follows:
305.2 Outdoor swimming pools and spas. Other than those facilities regulated in Section 305.8, all outdoor pools and spas and indoor swimming pools shall be surrounded by a barrier that complies with Sections 305.2.1 through 305.7

R. Section 305.2.1(1) is amended as follows:
305.2.2(1) The top of the barrier shall be not less than 60 inches (1524 mm) above grade where measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the pool or spa. Such height shall exist around the entire perimeter of the barrier and for a distance of 3 feet (914 mm) measured horizontally from the outside of the barrier.

S. Section 305.2.1(3) is amended as follows:
305.2.1(3) The vertical clearance between a surface below the barrier to a solid surface, such as concrete, and the bottom of the required barrier shall not exceed 2 inches (51 mm) where measured on the side of the required barrier that faces away from the pool.

T. Section 305.3.3(1.2) is amended as follows:
305.3.3(1.2) At residential pools and spas, not less than 60 inches (1524 mm).

U. Section 305.3.3(2.2) is amended as follows:
305.3.3(2.2) At residential pools and spas, at not less than 60 inches (1524 mm).

V. Section 305.4 is amended as follows:
305.4 Structure wall as barrier. Where a wall of a dwelling or structure serves as part of the barrier and where doors and/or gates provide direct access to the pool or spa through that wall, one of the following shall be required:
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c. In structures other than dwellings, the operable parts of the alarm deactivation switches shall be located not greater than 54 inches (1372 mm) and not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the finished floor.

2. A safety cover that is listed and labeled in accordance with ASTM F1346 in installed for the pools and spas.

3. An approved means of protection, such as self-closing doors with self-latching devices, is provided. Such means of protection shall provide a degree of protection that is not less than the protection afforded by Section 305.4(1).

W. Section 305.9 is added as follows:
305.9 Drowning Prevention Safety Measures.

Except as provided in Swimming Pool Safety Act Section 115925, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with at least two of the following seven drowning prevention safety features:

1. An enclosure that meets the requirements of Swimming Pool Safety Act Section 115923 and isolates the swimming pool or spa from the private singlefamily home.

2. Removable mesh fencing that meets American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Specifications F2286 standards in conjunction with a gate that is self-closing and self-latching and can accommodate a key lockable device.

3. An approved safety pool cover, as defined in subdivision (d) of Swimming Pool Safety Act Section 115921.

4. Exit alarms on the private single-family home’s doors that provide direct access to the swimming pool or spa. The exit alarm may cause either an alarm noise or a verbal warning, such as a repeating notification that “the door to the pool is open.”

5. A self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches above the floor on the private single-family home’s doors providing direct access to the swimming pool or spa.

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7. Other means of protection, if the degree of protection afforded is equal to or greater than that afforded by any of the features set forth above and has been independently verified by an approved testing laboratory as meeting standards for those features established by the ASTM or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

X. Section 310.2 is added as follows:
310.2 Construction Requirements for building a pool or spa. Whenever a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa, the pool or spa shall meet all of the following requirements:

1. The suction outlets of the pool or spa for which the permit is issued shall be equipped to provide circulation throughout the pool or spa as prescribed in paragraphs (2) and (3).

2. The swimming pool or spa shall either have at least two circulation suction outlets per pump that shall be hydraulically balanced and symmetrically plumbed through one or more “T” fittings, and that are separated by a distance of at least three feet in any dimension between the suction outlets, or be designed to use alternatives to suction outlets, including, but not limited to, skimmers or perimeter overflow systems to conduct water to the recirculation pump.

3. The circulation system shall have the capacity to provide a complete turnover of pool water, as specified in Section 3124B of Chapter 31B of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).

4. Suction outlets shall be covered with antientrapment grates, as specified in the ANSI/APSP-16 performance standard or successor standard designated by the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission, that cannot be removed except with the use of tools. Slots or openings in the grates or similar protective devices shall be of a shape, area, and arrangement that would prevent physical entrapment and would not pose any suction hazard to bathers.

5. Any backup safety system that an owner of a new swimming pool or spa may choose to install in addition to the requirements set forth Sections 310.2(1) through 310.2(4) shall meet the standards as published in the document, “Guidelines for Entrapment Hazards: Making Pools and Spas Safer,” Publication Number 363, March 2005, United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Y. Section 310.3 is added as follows:

Section 310.3 Existing Pool, Toddler Pool, or Spa.

Whenever a building permit is issued for the remodel or modification of an existing swimming pool, toddler pool, or spa, the permit shall require that the suction outlet or suction outlets of the existing swimming pool, toddler pool, or spa be upgraded so as to be equipped with antientrapment grates, as specified in the ANSI/APSP-16 performance standard or a successor standard designated by the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Z. Section 316.2.1 (a) and (b) is added as follows:
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1. Efficiency. A thermal efficiency that complies with the Appliance Efficiency Regulations in Title 20, Division 2, Chapter 4, Article 4 of the California Code of Regulations; and CEnC 110.4(a)1

2. Instructions. A permanent, easily readable and weatherproof plate or card that gives instruction for the energy efficient operation of the pool or spa heater and for the proper care of pool or spa water when a cover is used; and CEnC 110.4(a)3.

3. Electric resistance heating. No electric resistance heating; and Exception 1 to Section 110.4(a)4: Listed package units with fully insulated enclosures, and with tight-fitting covers that are insulated to at least R-6.

Exception 2 to Section 110.4(a)4: Pools or spas deriving at least 60 percent of the annual heating energy from site solar energy or recovered energy. (b) Installation. Any pool or spa system or equipment shall be installed with all of the following:

1. Piping. At least 36 inches of pipe shall be installed between the filter and the heater or dedicated suction and return lines, or built-in or built-up connections shall be installed to allow for the future addition of solar heating equipment.

2. Directional inlets. The swimming pool shall have directional inlets that adequately mix the pool water.

AA. Section 901.2 is deleted.

BB. Sections 903-908 are added as follows:

SECTION 903

MATERIALS
903.1 Pumps and motors. Pumps and motors shall be listed and labeled for use in spas.

SECTION 904

STRUCTURE AND DESIGN
904.1 Water depth. The maximum water depth for spas shall be 4 feet (1219 mm) measured from the design waterline except for spas that are designed for special purposes and approved by the authority having jurisdiction. The water depth for exercise spas shall not exceed 6 feet 6 inches (1981 mm) measured from the design waterline.
904.2 Multilevel seating. Where multilevel seating is provided, the maximum water depth of any seat or sitting bench shall be 28 inches (711 mm) measured from the design waterline to the lowest measurable point.
904.3 Floor slope. The slope of the floor shall not exceed 1 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (8.3-percent slope). Where multilevel floors are provided, the change in depth shall be indicated.

SECTION 905

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905.2 Suction fittings. Suction fittings shall be in accordance with Sections 905.2.1 through 905.2.4.
905.2.1 Testing and certification. Suction fittings shall be listed and labeled in accordance with APSP 16.
905.2.2 Installation. Suction fittings shall be sized and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. Spas and exercise spas shall not be used or operated if the suction outlet cover is missing, damaged, broken or loose. 905.2.3 Outlets per pump. Suction fittings shall be provided in accordance with Section 310.
905.2.4 Submerged vacuum fittings. Submerged vacuum fittings shall be in accordance with Section 310.

SECTION 907

HEATER AND TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS
907.1 General. This section pertains to fuel-fired and electric appliances used for heating spa or exercise spa water.
907.2 Water temperature controls. Components provided for water temperature controls shall be suitable for the intended application.
907.2.1 Water temperature regulating controls. Water temperature regulating controls shall comply with UL 873 or UL 372. A means shall be provided to indicate the water temperature in the spa. Exception: Water temperature regulating controls that are integral to the heating appliance and listed in accordance with the applicable end use appliance standard.
907.2.2 Water temperature limiting controls. Water temperature limiting controls shall comply with UL 873 or UL 372. Water temperature at the heater return outlet shall not exceed 140°F (60°C).

SECTION 908

WATER SUPPLY
908.1 Water temperature. The temperature of the incoming makeup water shall not exceed 104°F (40°C).Section 15.08.020 is added to Chapter 15.08 as follows:

Section 15.08.020 Building Official Authority Generally The Building Official shall have the right to inspect all trucks, tractors, excavators, and other equipment proposed to be used in the construction of a swimming pool or spa within the City. He/She shall be the sole judge as to the hazard or danger that such equipment may impose on curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and other improvements as may be located in the City right-of-way at or near the construction site, and 1 2
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Section 15.08.030 is added to Chapter 15.08 as follows:

Section 15.08.030 Duty to repair damages caused to City improvements In the event of damage to any street, curb, gutter, sidewalk, or any other public property resulting from swimming pool or spa construction, the Building Official shall cause work as may be necessary to restore the improvements to as good a condition as the same was prior to such damage, and shall charge the cost thereof to the applicant whom the permit was issued for the particular construction job. Such work may be performed by a local contractor or by city employees as deemed most economical and appropriate by the Building Official. Such damages as occur may be recovered from the cash bond as stated in Section 15.08.040 or other indemnification security as required in this chapter.

Section 15.08.040 is added to Chapter 15.08 as follows:

Section 15.08.040 Indemnification of City A building permit required by this code shall not be issued unless the applicant has deposited with the Building Official a cash bond, certified check, letter of credit or a security bond payable to the city in the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) to indemnify the city for any damage to curbs, gutters, sidewalks or improvements located within the city right-of-way.

Section 15.08.050 is added to Chapter 15.08 as follows:

Section 15.08.050 Release of Bond The cash bond or any residual thereof required under this code may be released upon certification by the Building Official, that any city improvements damaged by the swimming pool builder has been restored to as good a condition as it was prior to such damage or that city property suffered no damage incident to the construction process.

Chapter 15.09 of the Kingsburg Municipal Code is amended in its entirety as follows:

CHAPTER 15.09 – SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS Section 15.09.010 – Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish an expedited, streamlined permitting process that complies with the California Solar Rights Act and California Assembly Bill 2188 to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. The provisions of this chapter encourage the use of residential solar systems by removing unreasonable barriers, minimizing costs to property owners and the city and expanding the ability of residential property owners to install solar energy systems. This chapter allows the city to achieve these goals while protecting the public health and safety of the citizens of Kingsburg.

Section 15.09.020 – Definitions.

As used in this chapter:
"Association" means a nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development.
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"Electronic submittal" means a submission to the city utilizing Email, the Internet or facsimile. "Reasonable restrictions" on a solar energy system are those restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or significantly decrease its efficiency or specified performance or that allow for an alternative system of comparable cost, efficiency, and energy conservation benefits. "Restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or decrease its efficiency or specified performance" means:

A. For water heater systems or solar swimming pool heating systems: An amount exceeding ten (10%) percent of the cost of the system, but in no case more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or a decrease in system efficiency by an amount exceeding ten (10%) percent as originally specified and proposed.

B. For photovoltaic systems: An amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) over the system cost as originally specified and proposed, or a decrease in system efficiency by an amount exceeding ten (10%) percent as originally specified and proposed. "Small residential rooftop solar energy system" means all of the following:

A solar energy system that is no larger than ten (10) kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or thirty (30) kilowatts thermal and conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the city and all state and city health and safety standards. The solar energy system must be installed on a single family dwelling or duplex multi-family dwelling and the solar panel or module array cannot exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the city.
"Solar energy system" means either of the following:

A. Any solar collector or other solar energy device whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for space heating, space cooling, electric generation, or water heating.

B. Any structural design feature of a residential building, whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for electricity generation, space heating or cooling, or for water heating.
"Specific, adverse impact" means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.

Section 15.09.030 – Application
A. The provisions of this chapter apply to the permitting of all small residential rooftop solar energy systems in the City of Kingsburg.
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Routine operation and maintenance or like-kind replacements shall not require a permit.

Section 15.09.040 – Solar Energy Requirements.

A. All solar energy systems shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the state and the city, building and fire departments.

B. Solar energy systems for heating water in single-family residences and for heating water for swimming pool applications shall be certified by an accredited listing agency as defined by the California Plumbing and Mechanical Code.

C. Solar energy systems for producing electricity shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the public utilities commission regarding safety and reliability.

Section 15.09.050 – Duties of Building Division
A. All documents required for the submission of an expedited solar energy system application shall be made available on the publicly accessible city website.

B. Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents by email, the Internet, or facsimile shall be made available to all small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applicants.

C. An applicant's electronic signature shall be accepted on all forms, applications, and other documents in lieu of a wet signature.

D. The city’s Building Division shall adopt a standard plan and checklist of all requirements with which small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall comply to be eligible for expedited review.

E. The small residential rooftop solar system permit process, standard plan(s), and checklist(s) shall substantially conform to recommendations for expedited permitting, including the checklist and standard plans contained in the most current version of the California Solar Permitting Guidebook adopted by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.

F. All fees prescribed for the permitting of small residential rooftop solar energy system must comply with Government Code Section 65850.55, Government Code Section 66015, Government Code Section 66016, and State Health and Safety Code Section 17951 as amended from time to time.

Section 15.09.060 – Permit review and inspection requirements.

A. The Building Division shall adopt an administrative, nondiscretionary review process to expedite approval of small residential rooftop solar energy systems within sixty (60) days after this chapter becomes effective.

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C. The city building official may require an applicant to apply for a use permit if the building official finds, based on substantial evidence, that the solar energy system could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety. Such decisions may be appealed to the Kingsburg City Council in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section

17.04.090 of Chapter 17.04 of Title 17 of the Kingsburg Municipal Code.

D. Review of the application shall be limited to the building official's review of whether the application meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan and all applicable local, state, and federal building, health and safety requirements.

E. If a use permit is required, the building official may deny an application for the use permit if the building official makes written findings based upon substantive evidence in the record that the proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health or safety and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the adverse impact. Such findings shall include the basis for the rejection of any potential feasible alternative for preventing the adverse impact. Such decisions may be appealed to the Kingsburg City Council in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 17.04.090 of Chapter 17.04 of Title 17 of the Kingsburg Municipal Code.

F. Any condition imposed on an application shall be designed to mitigate the specific adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost.

G. A feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact includes, but is not limited to, any cost-effective method, condition, or mitigation imposed by the city on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit. The city shall use its best efforts to ensure that the selected method, condition, or mitigation meets the conditions of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 714 of the Civil Code defining restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or decrease its efficiency or specified performance of the system.

H. The city shall not condition approval of an application on the approval of an association, as defined in Section 4080 of the Civil Code.

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Chapter 15.10 is added.

Chapter 15.10 – Reserved
Chapter 15.11 is added.

Chapter 15.11 – Reserved
Chapter 15.12 is amended.

Chapter 15.12 – Reserved
Chapter 15.16 through Chapter 15.44 are deleted.

Section 3. That Ordinance 2020-002, Ordinance 2010-04, Ordinance 476, and Ordinance 2015-09 of the City of Kingsburg and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Section 4. That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Kingsburg hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Section 5. That nothing in this ordinance or in the codes hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed by this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this ordinance.

Section 6. That this ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and matters established and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effect on January 1, 2023.

Section 7. Within fifteen (15) days after adoption of this ordinance, a summary of this ordinance shall be published with the names of the City Council members voting for and against the same, once in a local newspaper of general circulation in the City of Kingsburg, County of Fresno, State of California. 1 2
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I, Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk of the City of Kingsburg do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Kingsburg on the ____ day of November, 2022, and it was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the ______ day of November, 2022.

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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk

CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
REPORT TO: Mayor North & City Council
REPORT FROM: Community Services Director Adam Castaneda REVIEWED BY: AP AGENDA ITEM: Requested Closure of Church Street for the Kingsburg Extravaganza Event Series ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ___Resolution ___Motion _____Receive/File

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On October 5, 2022 City Council approved the updated Special Event Application along with an update to the street closure policy. The policy states that all closures of central commercial streets must be approved by Council unless there is a pre-approved agreement.

Under this policy, local businesses can request the closure of central commercial streets for community events.

However, all requests for street closures in the central commercial zone district shall require City Council approval.

An applicant, at its expense, will provide written notice of the request for the street closure to all businesses fronting on the portion of the street to be closed (collectively “Affected Business”). The written notice must identify the date and time of the street closure and the Community Event that will take place during the street closure.

Before seeking City Council approval of the street closure, the applicant must receive written consent to the street closure from a majority of affected businesses. If the applicant receives written consent to the street closure from a majority of affected businesses, the applicant may seek City Council approval of the street closure. Applications must be received at least forty-five (45) days prior to the proposed event date for Council approval. Administrative approval must be sought and granted for event rescheduling due to inclement weather forecast or emergencies.

Mel Styles Salon is submitting their request for partial closure of Church Street between Draper Street and Lewis Street for their Kingsburg Extravaganza vendor event series on December 17, 2022, January 14, 2023 and February 18, 2023. The events will run from 12pm to 6pm.

This event will be open to the public and will consist of local businesses and vendors selling products and promoting small business awareness. Staff believes the proposed events meet all current policy guidelines and is eligible for street closure consideration. The application has been distributed internally for departmental input and has received comments (if applicable). There are no pending issues with the application.

RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL

1. Staff has evaluated the application for policy compliance and has no pending concerns regarding the application.

POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)

1. The council could choose to not approve the requested closure.

STRATEGIC INITIATIVE

1. Increase Retail Opportunities

2. Improve Community Communication
Meeting Date: 11/16/2022
Agenda Item: 5.5

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
None.

ATTACHED INFORMATION

1. Completed Special Event Application
FISCAL IMPACT:

1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? No

2. Is it Currently Budgeted? N/A

3. If Budgeted, Which Line? N/A

CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
REPORT TO: Mayor North & City Council REVIEWED BY: AP
REPORT FROM: Christina Windover, Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director AGENDA ITEM: Kingsburg Police Officers Association – MOU 2022-2024 Revision ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ___Resolution ___Motion ____Receive/File

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Council approves the Memorandum of Understanding (labor contracts) for employee associations along with any amendments or revisions to those contracts. Attached is a proposed revision to the 2022-2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Kingsburg Police Officers Association (“KPOA”) and the City.

The following revisions are proposed:

1. Reduce probationary period from 18 months to 12 months so that it is consistent with the Personnel Manual.

2. Add a footnote that explains POA members who received the Advanced POST Certificate prior to January 1, 2017 are eligible for 5% incentive pay instead of 2.5%. The Advanced POST Certificate was 5% before the 2017-2018 MOU. When the change to 2.5% was made, employees with existing incentive pay were not penalized. We need to memorialize the pay for CalPERS special compensation reporting.

3. Increase Education Incentive Pay for non-sworn POA members from 2.5% to 5% incentive pay for a BA/BS degree. This is consistent with Sworn association members. Clean up language to clarify a bachelor’s degree is worth 5% maximum. A Bachelors and an Associates degree is worth 5% total.

4. Pro-rate December one-time payments based on hire date. This is clean-up language only.

RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL

1. Approve the proposed KPOA MOU Revision for 2022-2024.

POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)

1. Don’t approve proposed KPFA MOU for 2022-2024 and provide direction to staff.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION/KEY METRIC

1. Council has provided direction for the terms of the original MOU as this is part of our financial stability initiative and staff believes the proposed changes are in-line with the intent of the original MOU. Kingsburg Police Officers Association has ratified their approval of the proposed MOU changes.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Meeting Date: 11/16/2022
Agenda Item: 5.6
FISCAL IMPACT:

1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? Yes

2. Is it Currently Budgeted? Yes

3. If Budgeted, Which Line? Varies

PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
Council approved the original MOU on January 5, 2022.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
See Executive Summary.

ATTACHED INFORMATION

1. Proposed Kingsburg Police Officers Association MOU 2022-2024.

2. Proposed Kingsburg Police Officers Association MOU 2022-2024 Redline.

2022-2024

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE CITY OF KINGSBURG AND

THE KINGSBURG POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
This is a "Memorandum of Understanding" ("MOU") between the CITY OF KINGSBURG ("CITY") and the KINGSBURG POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION ("ASSOCIATION"). This MOU sets forth the full and only agreement on wages, hours and terms and conditions of employment that are subject to negotiation between the ASSOCIATION and the CITY.

ARTICLE 1.

ASSOCIATION/RECOGNITION
CITY has recognized ASSOCIATION as the exclusive representative of the full-time association members, including probationary association members, employed in the job classifications listed below and their representative agent Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver, PC. For purposes of this MOU a "full time association member" is one who is regularly scheduled to work an average of forty (40) hours per week.

Probationary Period
Original appointments to regular municipal service positions shall be tentative and subject to a one-year probationary period at the time of appointment.

CLASSIFICATION TITLES
Police Sergeant ("Sworn")
Police Officer ("Sworn")
Records Supervisor ("Non-Sworn")
Police Services Technician ("Non-Sworn")
Unless otherwise expressly stated, the singular or plural of the word "association member" as used in this MOU means "full time association member" as defined above.

ARTICLE 2.

HOURS OF WORK
Eight (8), nine (9), ten (10), and twelve (12) hour work shifts are established for all sworn and non-sworn association members. Association members on these shifts shall be assigned at the discretion of the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police reserves the right to assign staff based upon the needs of the police department.

Standard Schedule
Standard Work Schedule – The Standard Work Schedule is defined as five (5) eight (8) hour days in each week of the pay period, for a total of 80 hours in the pay period.

1. Sworn personnel – The Standard Work Schedule for Sworn personnel shall be five (5) eight (8) hour shifts per week, with a non-guaranteed meal period not to exceed 30 minutes.

2. Non-Sworn personnel – The Standard Work Schedule for Non-Sworn personnel shall be five (5) eight (8) hour shifts per week, with a non-paid meal period of 30 minutes.

Alternative Schedules
9/80 Alternative Work Schedule – The 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule is defined as five (5) nine (9) hour shifts in one week of the pay period and three (3) nine (9) hour shifts and one (1) eight (8) hour shift in the other week of the same pay period, for a total of 80 hours in the pay period.

Scheduling of the weeks shall be at the discretion of the Chief of Police or designee.

1. Sworn personnel – The 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule shall be five (5) nine (9) hour shifts in one week of the pay period and three (3) nine (9) hour shifts and one (1) eight (8) hour shift in the other week of the same pay period, with a non-guaranteed meal period not to exceed 30 minutes.

2. Non-Sworn personnel – The 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule shall be five (5) nine (9) hour shifts in the first week of the pay period and three (3) nine (9) hour shifts and one 1) eight (8) hour shift in the second week of the same pay period, with a non-paid meal period of 30 minutes.
4/10 Alternative Work Schedule – The 4/10 alternative Work Schedule is four (4) ten (10) hour shifts in each week of the pay period, for a total of 80 hours

1. Sworn personnel – The 4/10 Alternative Work Schedule for Sworn personnel shall be four (4) ten (10) hour shifts per week, with a non-guaranteed meal period not to exceed 30 minutes.

2. Non-Sworn personnel – The 4/10 Alternative Work Schedule for Non-Sworn personnel shall be four (4) ten (10) hour shifts per week with a non-paid meal period of 30 minutes. 12 Hour Alternative Work Schedule – The 12 Hour Alternative Work Schedule is defined as six (6) 12 hour shifts and one (1) eight (8) hour shift inside of a two (2) week pay period, for a total of 80 hours in the pay period.

1. Sworn Personnel – The 12 Hour Alternative Work Schedule for Sworn personnel shall be six (6) 12 hour shifts and one (1) eight-hour shift in a two (2) week pay period, with a nonguaranteed meal period not to exceed 30 minutes.

It is understood that sick leave and vacation time are earned at the same (current) rate, but are utilized on an hour for hour basis.

Association members working a 12-hour workday may be held over or asked to report to work early in order to cover shifts. Every effort will be made to limit a workday to 18 consecutive hours.

Shift Coverage for Scheduled Community Events – Shift schedules designed to provide staffing for annual, recurring community events as determined by the Police Chief will be

completed and posted by the department at least fourteen (14) days in advance of the event.

Exceptions may occur when events take place or information is received that necessitates changes in staffing levels within the 14-day period.

All association members available for event staffing will receive advanced notice of the sign-up posting for any event requiring overtime staffing.

Notwithstanding the above, the Police Chief or his authorized representative may assign any Police Officer to any Watch, at any time, when there exists a need or cause to make such assignment. In these cases, the Police Officer being reassigned shall be given the reasons for reassignment and at least 48 hours’ notice of said reassignment except that shorter notice may be given in cases of emergent need.

ARTICLE 3.

OVERTIME
All overtime work must be authorized by the Chief of Police or his designee in advance.

For the purpose of computing overtime, all hours in paid status shall be considered as hours worked.

Overtime pay at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times the association member's straight time hourly wage rate shall be paid for all hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per week.

Alternatively, association members may elect to accrue compensatory time at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times the number of overtime hours worked. All current KPOA association members hired before January 1, 2017 may accrue a maximum of 240 hours at any given time.

Once this maximum is reached there shall be no further accrual of compensatory time, until the accrual is below the maximum. All new association members hired on or after January 1, 2017, may accrue a maximum of 120 hours of compensatory time. Effective January 1, 2017, any association members whose compensatory time bank exceeds the maximum cap will be unable to accrue further comp time until they are below the maximum set forth herein. Any association member who is separated from CITY service shall be entitled to payment for accrued compensatory time at the association member's base hourly wage at the time of the association member's separation, less all normal deductions.

ARTICLE 4.

NON-SWORN EDUCATION EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Non-Sworn association members who receive advance approval (Department Heads' approval is based upon a finding that courses are job related and sufficient funds remain in the training appropriation), and who voluntarily attend and successfully complete (with a grade of "C" or better) community college/California State University undergraduate courses of instruction or equivalent (including technical institute courses), will be reimbursed for documented out-of-pocket expenditures for course fees and books limited to $400 per school year.

ARTICLE 5.

REST PERIODS

Association members working eight hour/five-day week shifts shall be allowed a rest period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes during each four (4) consecutive hours of work. Association members who work more than 10 hours in a day may take a third rest period of at least 10 minutes.

Rest periods will be scheduled with the association members' supervisor so that the delivery of services is not adversely impacted. If events interfere with a scheduled rest period, the association member will contact his/her supervisor to reschedule a rest period sometime during the same four (4) hour period. Association members who believe they have not been provided the opportunity to take all rest periods should inform their supervisor immediately.

ARTICLE 6.

MEAL PERIOD
All association members working over five hours in a day shall normally be scheduled for their 30-minute meal break near the middle of the normal work day. Meal periods will be scheduled with the association members' supervisor so that the delivery of service is not adversely impacted.

If events interfere with a scheduled meal period, the association member shall contact his/her supervisor to reschedule a lunch period at some other convenient time as near the middle of the work day as feasible. Association members who believe they have not been provided the opportunity to take all meal periods should inform their supervisor immediately.

ARTICLE 7.

HOLIDAYS
The following days are recognized as paid holidays for Non-Sworn association members:

Holiday
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday
Lincoln's Birthday
Washington's Birthday
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
Association member’s Birthday
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January 1
Third Monday in January
2nd Monday in February
3d Monday in February
One-half day Friday before Easter
Last Monday in May
July 4
First Monday in September
November 11
Fourth Thursday in November
Friday after Thanksgiving
December 24
December 25
December 31,
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Holidays which fall on Saturday are observed on the preceding Friday; and holidays which fall on Sunday are observed on the following Monday. Holidays that occur during an association member's vacation will be treated as a paid holiday rather than a vacation day. This holiday schedule shall apply solely to Non-Sworn association members in the bargaining unit.

ARTICLE 8.

VACATION
Association members shall be entitled to annual vacation leave, with pay, at the convenience of CITY, and shall earn annual vacation credits at the following rates:

Years of Service Days of Vacation
1-5 years 12 days
6 years 13 days
7 years 14 days
8 years 15 days
9 years 16 days
10 years 17 days
11 years 18 days
12 years 19 days
13 years 20 days
20 years 25 days
Vacation leave accrual shall be hourly as calculated by the City every pay period, in accordance with the above schedule Vacation leave accrual shall have a maximum cap of 240 hours. Thus, when an association member reaches this cap, there will be no vacation leave accrual until the vacation leave accrued is below the maximum cap of 240 hours. Use of compensatory time for scheduled vacation is not allowed. All association members are required to take a minimum of 40 hours of vacation per calendar year.

ARTICLE 9.

UNIFORMS/UNIFORM ALLOWANCES
In accordance with CITY regulations, Sworn association members shall be required to wear CITY prescribed, full uniforms (including footwear) at all times when on duty, on an assignment that requires a uniform or as directed by the Chief of Police or his designee. Uniforms shall only be worn while performing City duties or as authorized by the Chief of Police. The uniform allowance for all Sworn association members shall be $1,000.00 per year, paid in the second month (February) of the pay year.
• For Sworn association members hired in the first quarter of a calendar year (January-March) and worked at least nine (9) months of that calendar year, uniform allowance will be $750, paid in the following calendar year.

• For Sworn association members hired in the second quarter of a calendar year (April-June) and worked at least six (6) months of that calendar year, uniform allowance will be $500, paid in the following calendar year. • For Sworn association members hired in the third quarter of a calendar year (JulySeptember) and worked at least three (3) months of that calendar year, uniform allowance will be $250, paid in the following calendar year. • For Sworn association members hired in the fourth quarter of a calendar year (October-December) no uniform allowance will be paid until the association member has worked a full 12 month in the next calendar year.

For Non-Sworn association members, the uniform allowance shall be $800.00 per year, payable in the second month (February) of the pay year. However, the uniform allowance for NonSworn association members hired on or after January 1, 2017, shall be $200 per year, payable in the second month (February) of the year. This amount shall include costs of uniform purchase, maintenance, damage, and repair. Association members shall be responsible for paying all associated PERS contributions, if any.

ARTICLE 10.

SICK LEAVE
Association members earn fifteen (15) days of sick leave per year, at a rate of ten (10) hours per month. Upon retirement from CITY service,' an association member is entitled to cash out onehalf of the sick leave hours accumulated at date of retirement.

Sick leave accrual shall have a maximum cap of 800 hours. Thus, when an association member reaches this cap, there will be no sick leave accrual until the sick leave accrued is below the maximum cap of 800 hours. In January 2013, the cap was set at 400 hours and association members with hours in excess of 400 hours, as of 1/1/2013, had all such excess hours addressed in the following manner: The association member had two separate sick leave banks for a temporary period of time. In the first, original, accruing sick leave bank ("Leave Bank 1"), on 1/1/2013, the amount in Leave Bank 1 will be 320 hours, and the excess hours over 320 hours will be set aside in a separate, non-accruing sick leave bank. ("Leave Bank 2"). From 1/1/2013 through 12/31/2013, all sick leave utilized by the association member was deducted from Leave Bank 1. Beginning 1/1/2014, and continuing through this MOU, 25% of all sick leave utilized by the association member will be deducted from Leave Bank 1 and 75% will be deducted from Leave Bank 2 until the excess is depleted and Leave Bank 2 is thereby eliminated. All hours of sick leave accrued during the time of this MOU shall be placed in Leave Bank 1.

Upon retirement from CITY service, and having worked for at least ten (10) consecutive years with the CITY, an association member is entitled to cash out one-half (1/2) of the sick leave days accumulated, up to a maximum of 200 hours, at the date of retirement.

ARTICLE 11.

SICK LEAVE CONVERSION
Association members who have an accumulated balance of thirty-five (35) or more days of sick leave as of the end of the last full pay period in June may elect the following sick leave conversion option once per calendar year during the month of July so long as the association member’s remaining sick leave balance is not less than thirty (30) days after the conversion.

Association members may annually convert five (5) accumulated sick days into five (5) vacation days. The election will be done by responding to City on the form designated for this purpose provided by the payroll clerk.

ARTICLE 12.

COURT STAND-BY PAY
Association members shall be paid one-half (1/2) pay at their overtime rate for all time recorded as Court Stand-by Pay. If an association member is summoned to court, they will be paid a minimum of 2 hours overtime.

ARTICLE

13. RETIREMENT
A) California Public Employees’ Retirement System. CITY shall provide all association members access to the California Public Employees' Retirement System ("CalPERS") retirement plan benefits. The existing CalPERS retirement plan elements are set by the existing contract(s) between CITY and CalPERS; and are generally described below:

The existing plan for members who are not defined as “new members” under the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (“PEPRA”) are as follows:
1) a) For Sworn: CalPERS three percent (3%) per year at age 55 formula. b) For Non-Sworn: CalPERS two percent (2%) at age 55 formula.

Employees who are not defined as “new members” will pay the entire nine percent (9%) employee contribution. In addition, classic members will pay an additional three percent (3%) of the employer share as cost sharing under Government Code section 20516(f) for a total employee contribution of twelve percent (12%).

Employees who are defined as “new members” under PEPRA will be subject to all applicable PEPRA provisions. New members will contribute fifty percent (50%) of the total normal cost of the retirement benefit, as determined by CalPERS. The parties agree that cost sharing shall survive the expiration of the MOU during negotiations for a successor MOU. If, at any time in the future, cost sharing ceases without reaching agreement on a successor MOU,

employees’ base salary will be reduced by an amount equal to the value of this three percent(3%) cost sharing. The total member contribution shall be as follows:

Association member
Group
Association member Contribution
Safety – Police PEPRA 50% total normal cost of the retirement benefit Safety – Police CLASSIC 12% (9% member contribution and 3%cost sharing)
A) Social Security ("FICA"). CITY participates in Social Security. Association member participation and benefits are required and provided in accordance with law. CITY paid and shall continue to pay the employer's FICA contribution.

B) State Disability Insurance ("SDI"), CITY participates in the California State Disability Insurance program ("SDI"). Eligible association members shall pay for and be coveredby and receive SDI benefits in accordance with law, to be coordinated as determined by CITY with accrued paid time off benefits under this MOU
ARTICLE 14.

DIRECT DEPOSIT/DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS
All association members shall participate in the direct deposit and/or deferred compensation plans offered by CITY through its payroll system. Such participation must be effected using forms approved by CITY.

ARTICLE 15.

HEALTH PLANS
A) Plans. In accordance with the provisions of the City selected applicable plan(s), association members will pay 15% per pay period for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance cost/premiums for the current association member, and if applicable, eligible dependents.

B) Incentive. City will offer a, three-tiered cash incentive (subject to taxation as wages) to those who opt out of the medical insurance plan during open enrollment or qualifying events and who provide proof satisfactory to the City of comparable, alternative health insurance coverage, and there must be no break in the association member's health plan coverage. Failure to notify the City of loss of health plan coverage will require association member to pay his/her insurance premiums retroactively. By opting out of insurance for the association member and/or dependent(s), association members will receive a cash incentive for changing "tiers": For each tier that association members

qualify for and drop down from, association members will receive $100/month as cash wages. The three tiers are defined as:
1St Tier
*Family (Association member and 2 or more dependents)
2"d Tier
*Association member + Spouse)
*Association member + Child(ren)
3rd Tier
*Association member (Association member only)
Example: If an association member with a spouse and a child opts out of insurance for the dependents, that association member moves down tiers from "Family" to "Association member" and will receive $200/month. If that same association member chooses 'to completely opt out of insurance for the whole family, $300/month would be paid.

ARTICLE 16.

BILINGUAL PAY
Association members who pass a bilingual proficiency test administrated by CITY will receive two and one-half percent (2.5 %) additional pay calculated on base wages.

ARTICLE 17.

WAGES
A) Wage Increase: The City will provide the following wage increases to all association members in this bargaining unit as follows:

Sworn Members:
• January 1, 2022 5.0% base salary increase
• January 1, 2023 2.5% base salary increase
• July 1, 2023 2.5% base salary increase
• January 1, 2024 2.5% base salary increase
• July 1, 2024 2.5% base salary increase
Sworn Members:
• First payroll in December– One-time payment equivalent to 96 hours of pay at the base hourly rate as of the time of payment. Employees who separate prior to December 1, of each year will receive a prorated amount based on 8 hours per month of employment with the City during the calendar year. Employees will receive a prorated amount of hours at 8 hours per full month of employment with the City

based on their hire date and how many months they were employed with the City during their first year of employment.

B) For those Police Officers designated by the Chief of Police or his Designee as a scheduled Officer-In-Charge (OIC), for a period of at least 4 weeks, or as otherwise determined by the Chief, shall be compensated an additional two percent (2%) for the period of time they are scheduled as an OIC.

C) Step Increases: Step increases within a pay range shall not be automatic but shall be based upon merit and then only upon written approval by the association member's Department Head and the City Manager. Upon successful completion of six months of employment, an association member at the "A" step shall be eligible for consideration for a step increase to "B" step.

Eligibility for consideration for "C" step requires six (6) months minimum service at "B" step.

Eligibility for consideration for "D" and "E" steps requires one (1) year minimum service at each of the lower steps.

ARTICLE 18.

INCENTIVE PAY
Incentive pay defined:

POST Intermediate Certificate Two- and one-half percent (2.5%) POST Advanced Certificate Two- and one-half percent (2.5%)1 POST Supervisor Certificate $1,000 one-time payment –
Sergeants only.

Associate degree Two- and one-half percent (2.5)
Bachelor’s degree w/Associate degree Five percent (5%)
Bachelor’s degree w/o Associate degree Five percent (5%) Master’s degree Two- and one-half percent (2.5)
Note: a total of 5% only is available for a Bachelor’s degree, with or without an Associate degree.

Assignment Pay: Police Chief has sole discretion to assign and remove employees from assignments based on operational needs or performance. Specialty assignments:

Detectives Two- and one-half percent (2.5)
MAGEC Two- and one-half percent (2.5)
Field Training Officer Two- and one-half percent (2.5)
School Resource Officer Two- and one-half percent (2.5) Adult Compliance Team Two- and one-half percent (2.5)
Motorcycle Two- and one-half percent (2.5)
1 Association members who earned an Advanced POST Certificate prior to January 1, 2017 will continue to receive five percent (5%) of base wages incentive pay.

Accreditation shall be by a national or regional accrediting body that is recognized by the Secretary of the United States Department of Education.

The above incentive pay shall not exceed ten percent (15%) in any combination. All incentive pay shall be paid to those qualified association members who are off probation. There shall be no reduction in pay for all current association members who may be receiving incentive pay which exceeds 10%. All other association members shall be paid incentive pay as set forth herein.

City is working on an Education Reimbursement Policy to be incorporated into City of Kingsburg Personnel Manual.

ARTICLE 19.

LONGEVITY PAY
A longevity benefit in the form of a one-time only lump sum benefit equal to $500 for each five years of service payable at the beginning of the first year of service after each fifth-year increment, e.g. $500 at the beginning of the 6th year, $1,000 at the 11th year, $1,500 at the 16th year, $2,000 at the 21st year, and $2,500 at the 26th year.

ARTICLE 20.

SHIFT ROTATION
Shift rotation shall be every six (6) months, beginning on the first (1st) pay period of the pay year and again beginning on the thirteenth (13th) pay period. Shift sign-ups will be for Police Officer positions only, not in a specialty assignment, and not on probation. Police Sergeants are not entitled to sign-up for shift selection.

Shift sign-ups for both rotations for each pay year will be conducted no earlier than six (6) weeks before the first pay period of the pay year and no later than three (3) weeks before the first pay period of the pay year.

All efforts will be made to keep the schedule for the twenty-six (26) weeks of the shift signup however; the Chief of Police shall have the right to alter the schedule based upon the needs of the department.

ARTICLE 21.

VACATION SIGN UP
Vacation sign-ups will be for a 26-week duration, or 13 pay periods; commencing at the start of each rotation cycle. Vacation sign-ups will be conducted immediately after shift sign-ups and completed no later than two weeks before the beginning of the pay cycle (PP1 and PP 14).

Vacation sign-ups shall be conducted by department seniority within assignment.

ARTICLE 22.

SWORN OFFICER TAKE HOME VEHICLE PROGRAM
The CITY has a Take Home Car Program, allowing officers who reside within 40 miles of the Kingsburg Police Department to take their police vehicle home. The assignment of police vehicles to officers will be at the sole discretion of the Police Chief and shall be dependent upon the following factors including, but not limited to, fleet size, mechanical issues, and/or costs. Said vehicles are not for personal use and only the officer may operate said vehicle for City authorized business and travel to and from the Kingsburg Police Station, assigned duty stations, and/or the officer’s residence. The Chief of Police will develop a Take Home Vehicle Policy related to care, maintenance, and the implementation of the program.

ARTICLE 23.

SAVINGS CLAUSE
The provisions of this MOU are declared to be severable, and if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this MOU shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this MOU, but they shall remain in effect. It is the intent of the parties that this MOU shall stand notwithstanding the invalidity of any part. Should any portion of this MOU be found invalid or unconstitutional, the parties will meet and confer to arrive at a mutually satisfactory replacement for that provision or portion of the MOU found to be invalid or unconstitutional.

ARTICLE 24.

FULL UNDERSTANDING
It is intended that this MOU set forth the full and entire understanding of the parties regarding the matters set forth herein, and any other previous understandings or agreements by the parties, with the exception of addenda and side letter agreements, whether formal or informal, regarding any such matters are hereby superseded and terminated in their entirety. With respect to addenda and side letter agreements all previously existing side letter agreements and addenda and side letter agreements entered into during the term of this MOU shall continue in force subject to the terms and conditions set forth within each addendum and side letter. Further, neither party shall be bound by any promise or assurance that is not explicitly covered in this MOU, addenda, or in a side letter agreement signed by both parties.

This MOU shall govern in case of conflict with provisions of existing City ordinances, rules, and regulations pertaining to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment but otherwise such ordinances, rules, and regulations shall be effective and the City Council, and other City Boards and Commissions retain the power to legislate pertaining to such matters subject to compliance with the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act.

ARTICLE 25.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Grievance procedures for association members are provided in the City of Kingsburg Personnel Manual, Chapter 11, Grievance Procedures. Association members shall have the right to present a grievance for which an appeal right is not authorized or provided and is not prohibited under the provisions of the City of Kingsburg Personnel Manual, Chapter 10, Disciplinary Proceedings.

ARTICLE 26.

CRITICAL INCIDENT DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTING
For any criminal investigation conducted by the City, or authorized by and on behalf of the City, all drug and or alcohol testing requested by the City or its agents on an association member will be done pursuant to a search warrant in accordance with existing law. Drug or alcohol testing obtained as a condition of employment, as specified in City Personnel Rules and Police Department policy for an administrative investigation, may not be used against an association member for a criminal investigation conducted by the City, or authorized by and on behalf of the City, without obtaining a search warrant or unless the test results are otherwise required to be produced by law or court order.

ARTICLE 27.

TERM OF MOU
Regardless of dates or sequence of execution by CITY and ASSOCIATION representatives, this MOU shall be effective for all purposes as of January 1, 2022 and shall terminate December 31, 2024.

SIGNATURES

CITY OF KINGSBURG KINGSBURG POLICE OFFICERS
(" CITY") ASSOCIATION ("ASSOCIATION")
By: ________________________________ By: ______________________________ Alex Henderson, City Manager Date Nissi Robledo Lopez, President Date

2022-2024

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE CITY OF KINGSBURG AND

THE KINGSBURG POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
This is a "Memorandum of Understanding" ("MOU") between the CITY OF KINGSBURG ("CITY") and the KINGSBURG POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION ("ASSOCIATION"). This MOU sets forth the full and only agreement on wages, hours and terms and conditions of employment that are subject to negotiation between the ASSOCIATION and the CITY.

ARTICLE 1.

ASSOCIATION/RECOGNITION
CITY has recognized ASSOCIATION as the exclusive representative of the full-time association members, including probationary association members, employed in the job classifications listed below and their representative agent Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver, PC. For purposes of this MOU a "full time association member" is one who is regularly scheduled to work an average of forty (40) hours per week.

Probationary Period
Original appointments to regular municipal service positions shall be tentative and subject to a one-year probationary period at the time of appointment.

CLASSIFICATION TITLES
Police Sergeant ("Sworn")
Police Officer ("Sworn")
Records Supervisor ("Non-Sworn")
Police Services Technician ("Non-Sworn")
Unless otherwise expressly stated, the singular or plural of the word "association member" as used in this MOU means "full time association member" as defined above.

ARTICLE 2.

HOURS OF WORK
Eight (8), nine (9), ten (10), and twelve (12) hour work shifts are established for all sworn and non-sworn association members. Association members on these shifts shall be assigned at the discretion of the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police reserves the right to assign staff based upon the needs of the police department.

Standard Schedule
Standard Work Schedule – The Standard Work Schedule is defined as five (5) eight (8) hour days in each week of the pay period, for a total of 80 hours in the pay period.

1. Sworn personnel – The Standard Work Schedule for Sworn personnel shall be five (5) eight (8) hour shifts per week, with a non-guaranteed meal period not to exceed 30 minutes.

2. Non-Sworn personnel – The Standard Work Schedule for Non-Sworn personnel shall be five (5) eight (8) hour shifts per week, with a non-paid meal period of 30 minutes.

Alternative Schedules
9/80 Alternative Work Schedule – The 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule is defined as five (5) nine (9) hour shifts in one week of the pay period and three (3) nine (9) hour shifts and one (1) eight (8) hour shift in the other week of the same pay period, for a total of 80 hours in the pay period. Scheduling of the weeks shall be at the discretion of the Chief of Police or designee.

1. Sworn personnel – The 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule shall be five (5) nine (9) hour shifts in one week of the pay period and three (3) nine (9) hour shifts and one (1) eight (8) hour shift in the other week of the same pay period, with a non-guaranteed meal period not to exceed 30 minutes.

2. Non-Sworn personnel – The 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule shall be five (5) nine (9) hour shifts in the first week of the pay period and three (3) nine (9) hour shifts and one 1) eight (8) hour shift in the second week of the same pay period, with a non-paid meal period of 30 minutes.
4/10 Alternative Work Schedule – The 4/10 alternative Work Schedule is four (4) ten (10) hour shifts in each week of the pay period, for a total of 80 hours

1. Sworn personnel – The 4/10 Alternative Work Schedule for Sworn personnel shall be four (4) ten (10) hour shifts per week, with a non-guaranteed meal period not to exceed 30 minutes.

2. Non-Sworn personnel – The 4/10 Alternative Work Schedule for Non-Sworn personnel shall be four (4) ten (10) hour shifts per week with a non-paid meal period of 30 minutes. 12 Hour Alternative Work Schedule – The 12 Hour Alternative Work Schedule is defined as six (6) 12 hour shifts and one (1) eight (8) hour shift inside of a two (2) week pay period, for a total of 80 hours in the pay period.

1. Sworn Personnel – The 12 Hour Alternative Work Schedule for Sworn personnel shall be six (6) 12 hour shifts and one (1) eight-hour shift in a two (2) week pay period, with a nonguaranteed meal period not to exceed 30 minutes.

It is understood that sick leave and vacation time are earned at the same (current) rate, but are utilized on an hour for hour basis.

Association members working a 12-hour workday may be held over or asked to report to work early in order to cover shifts. Every effort will be made to limit a workday to 18 consecutive hours.

Shift Coverage for Scheduled Community Events – Shift schedules designed to provide staffing for annual, recurring community events as determined by the Police Chief will be completed and posted by the department at least fourteen (14) days in advance of the event. Exceptions may occur when

events take place or information is received that necessitates changes in staffing levels within the 14- day period.

All association members available for event staffing will receive advanced notice of the signup posting for any event requiring overtime staffing.

Notwithstanding the above, the Police Chief or his authorized representative may assign any Police Officer to any Watch, at any time, when there exists a need or cause to make such assignment.

In these cases, the Police Officer being reassigned shall be given the reasons for reassignment and at least 48 hours’ notice of said reassignment except that shorter notice may be given in cases of emergent need.

ARTICLE 3.

OVERTIME
All overtime work must be authorized by the Chief of Police or his designee in advance. For the purpose of computing overtime, all hours in paid status shall be considered as hours worked.

Overtime pay at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times the association member's straight time hourly wage rate shall be paid for all hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per week.

Alternatively, association members may elect to accrue compensatory time at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times the number of overtime hours worked. All current KPOA association members hired before January 1, 2017 may accrue a maximum of 240 hours at any given time. Once this maximum is reached there shall be no further accrual of compensatory time, until the accrual is below the maximum. All new association members hired on or after January 1, 2017, may accrue a maximum of 120 hours of compensatory time. Effective January 1, 2017, any association members whose compensatory time bank exceeds the maximum cap will be unable to accrue further comp time until they are below the maximum set forth herein. Any association member who is separated from CITY service shall be entitled to payment for accrued compensatory time at the association member's base hourly wage at the time of the association member's separation, less all normal deductions.

ARTICLE 4.

NON-SWORN EDUCATION EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Non-Sworn association members who receive advance approval (Department Heads' approval is based upon a finding that courses are job related and sufficient funds remain in the training appropriation), and who voluntarily attend and successfully complete (with a grade of "C" or better) community college/California State University undergraduate courses of instruction or equivalent (including technical institute courses), will be reimbursed for documented out-of-pocket expenditures for course fees and books limited to $400 per school year.

ARTICLE 5.

REST PERIODS

Association members working eight hour/five-day week shifts shall be allowed a rest period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes during each four (4) consecutive hours of work. Association members who work more than 10 hours in a day may take a third rest period of at least 10 minutes.

Rest periods will be scheduled with the association members' supervisor so that the delivery of services is not adversely impacted. If events interfere with a scheduled rest period, the association member will contact his/her supervisor to reschedule a rest period sometime during the same four (4) hour period.

Association members who believe they have not been provided the opportunity to take all rest periods should inform their supervisor immediately.

ARTICLE 6.

MEAL PERIOD
All association members working over five hours in a day shall normally be scheduled for their 30-minute meal break near the middle of the normal work day. Meal periods will be scheduled with the association members' supervisor so that the delivery of service is not adversely impacted. If events interfere with a scheduled meal period, the association member shall contact his/her supervisor to reschedule a lunch period at some other convenient time as near the middle of the work day as feasible.

Association members who believe they have not been provided the opportunity to take all meal periods should inform their supervisor immediately.

ARTICLE 7.

HOLIDAYS
The following days are recognized as paid holidays for Non-Sworn association members:

Holiday
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday
Lincoln's Birthday
Washington's Birthday
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
Association member’s Birthday
Date
January 1
Third Monday in January
2nd Monday in February
3d Monday in February
One-half day Friday before Easter
Last Monday in May
July 4
First Monday in September
November 11
Fourth Thursday in November
Friday after Thanksgiving
December 24
December 25
December 31,
May be used as a floating holiday;
must be used in the same calendar year or it
is lost

Holidays which fall on Saturday are observed on the preceding Friday; and holidays which fall on Sunday are observed on the following Monday. Holidays that occur during an association member's vacation will be treated as a paid holiday rather than a vacation day. This holiday schedule shall apply solely to Non-Sworn association members in the bargaining unit.

ARTICLE 8.

VACATION
Association members shall be entitled to annual vacation leave, with pay, at the convenience of CITY, and shall earn annual vacation credits at the following rates:

Years of Service Days of Vacation
1-5 years 12 days
6 years 13 days
7 years 14 days
8 years 15 days
9 years 16 days
10 years 17 days
11 years 18 days
12 years 19 days
13 years 20 days
20 years 25 days
Vacation leave accrual shall be hourly as calculated by the City every pay period, in accordance with the above schedule Vacation leave accrual shall have a maximum cap of 240 hours.

Thus, when an association member reaches this cap, there will be no vacation leave accrual until the vacation leave accrued is below the maximum cap of 240 hours. Use of compensatory time for scheduled vacation is not allowed. All association members are required to take a minimum of 40 hours of vacation per calendar year.

ARTICLE 9.

UNIFORMS/UNIFORM ALLOWANCES
In accordance with CITY regulations, Sworn association members shall be required to wear CITY prescribed, full uniforms (including footwear) at all times when on duty, on an assignment that requires a uniform or as directed by the Chief of Police or his designee. Uniforms shall only be worn while performing City duties or as authorized by the Chief of Police. The uniform allowance for all Sworn association members shall be $1,000.00 per year, paid in the second month (February) of the pay year.
• For Sworn association members hired in the first quarter of a calendar year (JanuaryMarch) and worked at least nine (9) months of that calendar year, uniform allowance will be $750, paid in the following calendar year.

• For Sworn association members hired in the second quarter of a calendar year (AprilJune) and worked at least six (6) months of that calendar year, uniform allowance will be $500, paid in the following calendar year.
• For Sworn association members hired in the third quarter of a calendar year (JulySeptember) and worked at least three (3) months of that calendar year, uniform allowance will be $250, paid in the following calendar year. • For Sworn association members hired in the fourth quarter of a calendar year (OctoberDecember) no uniform allowance will be paid until the association member has worked a full 12 month in the next calendar year.

For Non-Sworn association members, the uniform allowance shall be $800.00 per year, payable in the second month (February) of the pay year. However, the uniform allowance for NonSworn association members hired on or after January 1, 2017, shall be $200 per year, payable in the second month (February) of the year. This amount shall include costs of uniform purchase, maintenance, damage, and repair. Association members shall be responsible for paying all associated PERS contributions, if any.

ARTICLE 10.

SICK LEAVE
Association members earn fifteen (15) days of sick leave per year, at a rate of ten (10) hours per month. Upon retirement from CITY service,' an association member is entitled to cash out one-half of the sick leave hours accumulated at date of retirement.

Sick leave accrual shall have a maximum cap of 800 hours. Thus, when an association member reaches this cap, there will be no sick leave accrual until the sick leave accrued is below the maximum cap of 800 hours. In January 2013, the cap was set at 400 hours and association members with hours in excess of 400 hours, as of 1/1/2013, had all such excess hours addressed in the following manner:

The association member had two separate sick leave banks for a temporary period of time. In the first, original, accruing sick leave bank ("Leave Bank 1"), on 1/1/2013, the amount in Leave Bank 1 will be 320 hours, and the excess hours over 320 hours will be set aside in a separate, non-accruing sick leave bank. ("Leave Bank 2"). From 1/1/2013 through 12/31/2013, all sick leave utilized by the association member was deducted from Leave Bank 1. Beginning 1/1/2014, and continuing through this MOU, 25% of all sick leave utilized by the association member will be deducted from Leave Bank 1 and 75% will be deducted from Leave Bank 2 until the excess is depleted and Leave Bank 2 is thereby eliminated. All hours of sick leave accrued during the time of this MOU shall be placed in Leave Bank

1. Upon retirement from CITY service, and having worked for at least ten (10) consecutive years with the CITY, an association member is entitled to cash out one-half (1/2) of the sick leave days accumulated, up to a maximum of 200 hours, at the date of retirement.

ARTICLE 11.

SICK LEAVE CONVERSION
Association members who have an accumulated balance of thirty-five (35) or more days of sick leave as of the end of the last full pay period in June may elect the following sick leave conversion option once per calendar year during the month of July so long as the association member’s remaining sick leave balance is not less than thirty (30) days after the conversion. Association members may annually convert five (5) accumulated sick days into five (5) vacation days. The election will be done by responding to City on the form designated for this purpose provided by the payroll clerk.

ARTICLE 12.

COURT STAND-BY PAY
Association members shall be paid one-half (1/2) pay at their overtime rate for all time recorded as Court Stand-by Pay. If an association member is summoned to court, they will be paid a minimum of 2 hours overtime.

ARTICLE 13.

RETIREMENT
A) California Public Employees’ Retirement System. CITY shall provide all association members access to the California Public Employees' Retirement System ("CalPERS") retirement plan benefits. The existing CalPERS retirement plan elements are set by the existing contract(s) between CITY and CalPERS; and are generally described below:

The existing plan for members who are not defined as “new members” under the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (“PEPRA”) are as follows:
1) a) For Sworn: CalPERS three percent (3%) per year at age 55 formula. b) For Non-Sworn: CalPERS two percent (2%) at age 55 formula.

Employees who are not defined as “new members” will pay the entire nine percent (9%) employee contribution. In addition, classic members will pay an additional three percent (3%) of the employer share as cost sharing under Government Code section 20516(f) for a total employee contribution of twelve percent (12%).

Employees who are defined as “new members” under PEPRA will be subject to all applicable PEPRA provisions. New members will contribute fifty percent (50%) of the total normal cost of the retirement benefit, as determined by CalPERS. The parties agree that cost sharing shall survive the expiration of the MOU during negotiations for a successor MOU. If, at any time in the future, cost sharing ceases without reaching agreement on a successor MOU, employees’ base salary will be reduced by an amount equal to the value of this three percent (3%) cost sharing. The total member contribution shall be as follows:

Association member
Group
Association member Contribution
Safety – Police PEPRA 50% total normal cost of the retirement benefit Safety – Police CLASSIC 12% (9% member contribution and 3% cost sharing)
A) Social Security ("FICA"). CITY participates in Social Security. Association member participation and benefits are required and provided in accordance with law. CITY paid and shall continue to pay the employer's FICA contribution.

B) State Disability Insurance ("SDI"), CITY participates in the California State Disability Insurance program ("SDI"). Eligible association members shall pay for and be covered by and receive SDI benefits in accordance with law, to be coordinated as determined by CITY with accrued paid time off benefits under this MOU
ARTICLE 14.

DIRECT DEPOSIT/DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS
All association members shall participate in the direct deposit and/or deferred compensation plans offered by CITY through its payroll system. Such participation must be effected using forms approved by CITY.

ARTICLE 15.

HEALTH PLANS
A) Plans. In accordance with the provisions of the City selected applicable plan(s), association members will pay 15% per pay period for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance cost/premiums for the current association member, and if applicable, eligible dependents.

B) Incentive. City will offer a, three-tiered cash incentive (subject to taxation as wages) to those who opt out of the medical insurance plan during open enrollment or qualifying events and who provide proof satisfactory to the City of comparable, alternative health insurance coverage, and there must be no break in the association member's health plan coverage. Failure to notify the City of loss of health plan coverage will require association member to pay his/her insurance premiums retroactively.

By opting out of insurance for the association member and/or dependent(s), association members will receive a cash incentive for changing "tiers": For each tier that association members qualify for and drop down from, association members will receive $100/month as cash wages. The three tiers are defined as:
1St Tier

*Family (Association member and 2 or more dependents)
2"d Tier
*Association member + Spouse)
*Association member + Child(ren)
3rd Tier
*Association member (Association member only)
Example: If an association member with a spouse and a child opts out of insurance for the dependents, that association member moves down tiers from "Family" to "Association member" and will receive $200/month. If that same association member chooses 'to completely opt out of insurance for the whole family, $300/month would be paid.

ARTICLE 16.

BILINGUAL PAY
Association members who pass a bilingual proficiency test administrated by CITY will receive two and one-half percent (2.5 %) additional pay calculated on base wages.

ARTICLE 17.

WAGES
A) Wage Increase: The City will provide the following wage increases to all association members in this bargaining unit as follows:

Sworn Members:
• January 1, 2022 5.0% base salary increase
• January 1, 2023 2.5% base salary increase
• July 1, 2023 2.5% base salary increase
• January 1, 2024 2.5% base salary increase
• July 1, 2024 2.5% base salary increase
Sworn Members:
• First payroll in December– One-time payment equivalent to 96 hours of pay at the base hourly rate as of the time of payment. Employees who separate prior to December 1, of each year will receive a prorated amount based on 8 hours per month of employment with the City during the calendar year. Employees will receive a prorated amount of hours at 8 hours per full month of employment with the City based on their hire date and how many months they were employed with the City during their first year of employment.

B) For those Police Officers designated by the Chief of Police or his Designee as a scheduled Officer-In-Charge (OIC), for a period of at least 4 weeks, or as otherwise determined by the Chief, shall be compensated an additional two percent (2%) for the period of time they are scheduled as an OIC.

C) Step Increases: Step increases within a pay range shall not be automatic but shall be based upon merit and then only upon written approval by the association member's Department Head and the City Manager. Upon successful completion of six months of employment, an association member at the "A" step shall be eligible for consideration for a step increase to "B" step. Eligibility for consideration for "C" step requires six (6) months minimum service at "B" step. Eligibility for consideration for "D" and "E" steps requires one (1) year minimum service at each of the lower steps.

ARTICLE 18.

SWORN INCENTIVE PAY
Incentive pay for Sworn positions defined:

POST Intermediate Certificate
POST Advanced Certificate
POST Supervisor Certificate
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree w/Associate Degree
Bachelor's degree w/o Associate Degree
Master’s degree
Two- and one-half percent (2.5%)
Two- and one-half percent (2.5%)1
$1,000 one-time payment – Sergeants
only.

Two- and one-half percent (2.5)
Five percent (5%)
Five percent (5%)
Two- and one-half percent (2.5)
Assignment Pay: Police Chief has sole discretion to assign and remove employees from assignments based on operational needs or performance. Specialty assignments:

Detectives
MAGEC
Field Training Officer
School Resource Officer
Adult Compliance Team
Motorcycle
Two- and one-half percent (2.5)
Two- and one-half percent (2.5)
Two- and one-half percent (2.5)
Two- and one-half percent (2.5)
Two- and one-half percent (2.5)
Two- and one-half percent (2.5)
Accreditation shall be by a national or regional accrediting body that is recognized by the Secretary of the United States Department of Education.

The above incentive pay shall not exceed ten percent (15%) in any combination. All incentive pay shall be paid to those qualified association members who are off probation. There shall be no 1 Association members who earned an Advanced POST Certificate prior to January 1, 2017 will continue to receive five percent (5%) of base wages incentive pay.

Note: a total of 5% only is available for a Bachelor's degree, with or without an Associate Degree.

reduction in pay for all current association members who may be receiving incentive pay which exceeds 10%. All other association members shall be paid incentive pay as set forth herein.

Non-Sworn association members in the bargaining unit who obtain an Associate degree will receive a salary adjustment of 2.5% and another 5% for a Bachelor’s degree.

City is working on an Education Reimbursement Policy to be incorporated into City of Kingsburg Personnel Manual.

ARTICLE 19.

LONGEVITY PAY
A longevity benefit in the form of a one-time only lump sum benefit equal to $500 for each five years of service payable at the beginning of the first year of service after each fifth-year increment, e.g. $500 at the beginning of the 6th year, $1,000 at the 11th year, $1,500 at the 16th year, $2,000 at the 21st year, and $2,500 at the 26th year.

ARTICLE 20.

SHIFT ROTATION
Shift rotation shall be every six (6) months, beginning on the first (1st) pay period of the pay year and again beginning on the thirteenth (13th) pay period. Shift sign-ups will be for Police Officer positions only, not in a specialty assignment, and not on probation. Police Sergeants are not entitled to sign-up for shift selection.

Shift sign-ups for both rotations for each pay year will be conducted no earlier than six (6) weeks before the first pay period of the pay year and no later than three (3) weeks before the first pay period of the pay year.

All efforts will be made to keep the schedule for the twenty-six (26) weeks of the shift sign-up however; the Chief of Police shall have the right to alter the schedule based upon the needs of the department.

ARTICLE 21.

VACATION SIGN UP
Vacation sign-ups will be for a 26-week duration, or 13 pay periods; commencing at the start of each rotation cycle. Vacation sign-ups will be conducted immediately after shift sign-ups and completed no later than two weeks before the beginning of the pay cycle (PP1 and PP 14).

Vacation sign-ups shall be conducted by department seniority within assignment.

ARTICLE 22.

SWORN OFFICER TAKE HOME VEHICLE PROGRAM

The CITY has a Take Home Car Program, allowing officers who reside within 40 miles of the Kingsburg Police Department to take their police vehicle home. The assignment of police vehicles to officers will be at the sole discretion of the Police Chief and shall be dependent upon the following factors including, but not limited to, fleet size, mechanical issues, and/or costs. Said vehicles are not for personal use and only the officer may operate said vehicle for City authorized business and travel to and from the Kingsburg Police Station, assigned duty stations, and/or the officer’s residence. The Chief of Police will develop a Take Home Vehicle Policy related to care, maintenance, and the implementation of the program.

ARTICLE 23.

SAVINGS CLAUSE
The provisions of this MOU are declared to be severable, and if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this MOU shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this MOU, but they shall remain in effect. It is the intent of the parties that this MOU shall stand notwithstanding the invalidity of any part. Should any portion of this MOU be found invalid or unconstitutional, the parties will meet and confer to arrive at a mutually satisfactory replacement for that provision or portion of the MOU found to be invalid or unconstitutional.

ARTICLE 24.

FULL UNDERSTANDING
It is intended that this MOU set forth the full and entire understanding of the parties regarding the matters set forth herein, and any other previous understandings or agreements by the parties, with the exception of addenda and side letter agreements, whether formal or informal, regarding any such matters are hereby superseded and terminated in their entirety. With respect to addenda and side letter agreements all previously existing side letter agreements and addenda and side letter agreements entered into during the term of this MOU shall continue in force subject to the terms and conditions set forth within each addendum and side letter. Further, neither party shall be bound by any promise or assurance that is not explicitly covered in this MOU, addenda, or in a side letter agreement signed by both parties.

This MOU shall govern in case of conflict with provisions of existing City ordinances, rules, and regulations pertaining to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment but otherwise such ordinances, rules, and regulations shall be effective and the City Council, and other City Boards and Commissions retain the power to legislate pertaining to such matters subject to compliance with the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act.

ARTICLE 25.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Grievance procedures for association members are provided in the City of Kingsburg Personnel Manual, Chapter 11, Grievance Procedures. Association members shall have the right to present a grievance for which an appeal right is not authorized or provided and is not prohibited under the provisions of the City of Kingsburg Personnel Manual, Chapter 10, Disciplinary Proceedings.

ARTICLE 26.

CRITICAL INCIDENT DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTING
For any criminal investigation conducted by the City, or authorized by and on behalf of the City, all drug and or alcohol testing requested by the City or its agents on an association member will be done pursuant to a search warrant in accordance with existing law. Drug or alcohol testing obtained as a condition of employment, as specified in City Personnel Rules and Police Department policy for an administrative investigation, may not be used against an association member for a criminal investigation conducted by the City, or authorized by and on behalf of the City, without obtaining a search warrant or unless the test results are otherwise required to be produced by law or court order.

ARTICLE 27.

TERM OF MOU
Regardless of dates or sequence of execution by CITY and ASSOCIATION representatives, this MOU shall be effective for all purposes as of January 1, 2022 and shall terminate December 31, 2024.

SIGNATURES

CITY OF KINGSBURG KINGSBURG POLICE OFFICERS
(" CITY") ASSOCIATION ("ASSOCIATION")
By: ________________________________ By: ______________________________ Alex Henderson, City Manager Date Nissi Robledo Lopez, President Date

CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
REPORT TO: Mayor North and City Council
REPORT FROM: Christina Windover; ACM/DAS REVIEWED BY: AJH AGENDA ITEM: Grant Writing Consultant Discussion
ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ___Resolution _ Motion ___Receive/File

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Historically, city staff have researched and completed grant writing applications for eligible projects. While we have been successful in getting both local (Kingsburg Tri-County Healthcare) and State (Prop. 68 Park funds) grants to help improve the community, many grants are becoming more complex and time consuming to complete.

Given the historic congressional funding that has been approved (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act & Inflation Relief Act), the Finance Committee directed staff in August to begin researching grant writing professionals that could assist the city in getting once in a lifetime funds. As such, staff has met with two wellknown California firms: (1) Townsend Public Affairs and (2) California Consulting. Information about each of the firms and cost proposals were reviewed by the Finance Committee during their last meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

Each of the firms brings experience, success in grant writing and have a local footprint. However, after review of the two proposals, the Finance Committee recommended follow up with Townsend Public Affairs because they also offer a State and Federal legislative advocacy (lobbying) service that could provide additional funding opportunities for Kingsburg. The original fee for services quote that was presented to the Finance Committee was $7,500 per month. However, City Manager, Alex Henderson was able to negotiate the fee for grant writing and lobbying services down to $6,500 per month. If approved by City Council, the contract would be effective on November 16, 2022. The contract can be terminated with 30 days written notice should the city no longer wish to utilize their services.

RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL

1. Approve the agreement and authorize the city manager to execute the Townsend Public Affairs Contract.

POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)

1. The Council could decline to approve the Townsend Public Affairs contract.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION/KEY METRIC

1. Ensure Financial Stability
Meeting Date: 11/16/2022
Agenda Item: 6.1

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
Staff has met with representatives from both firms to answer questions and discuss options for the city.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
See Executive Summary.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Townsend Public Affairs Contract for Consultant Services

2. Townsend Public Affairs Proposal for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services

3. California Consulting Proposal for Grant Funding Services FISCAL IMPACT:

1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? Yes

2. Is it Currently Budgeted? N/A

3. If Budgeted, Which Line? N/A
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CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
THIS CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES ("Contract") is made and entered into as of this 16th day of November 2022 (“Effective Date”), by and between City of Kingsburg, a municipal corporation (“Client”), and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., a California corporation (“Consultant”). For valuable consideration, Client and Consultant agree:

1. Term.

This Contract is effective as of the date above. The terms and conditions of this Contract shall remain in full force for the period set forth in Exhibit “A.”

2. Services.

Consultant will, in accordance with the terms of this Contract, perform the services described in Exhibit “A,” (“Services”).

3. Fees.

Client agrees to pay Consultant for the Services in accordance with the provisions of the Fee Schedule set forth in Exhibit "A." The Consultant will submit a monthly invoice to Client reflecting the fee and including any City authorized expenses incurred for such month. Each monthly invoice shall identify, in reasonable detail, the Services rendered and the date the Services were rendered. If Client’s approvals the monthly invoice, Client shall pay the monthly invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt thereof.

4. Expenses.

Client shall not reimburse Consultant for any expenses with third party vendors incurred while providing Services as defined herein on behalf of Client unless such expenses received prior written authorization from the Client. Any such pre-authorized expense shall be billed to the Client on a monthly basis and reimbursement thereof will be due within thirty (30) days after receipt by Client.

5. Laws, Rules and Regulations.

Consultant shall perform the Services in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations, exercising the standard of care applicable to Consultant’s profession. Consultant has and shall maintain in effect during the term of this Agreement all permits, approvals and licenses required by applicable law to perform the Services.

6. Lobbyist Registration
As a lobbyist employer, Client is required to file a Form 602 with the California Secretary of State, a quarterly Form 635, and register with the United States Congress. Consultant will prepare all forms for Client’s signature and will file the forms on behalf of Client.

7. No Condition to Payment.

It is the intention of the parties to this Contract that the Services rendered hereunder and the payments made hereunder are not in any way contingent upon the achievement of any specific result including, without limitation, the defeat or enactment of any legislative or administrative proposal. Consultant does not guarantee, represent or warrant any specific results in connection with the provision of Services. The parties hereto agree that such sums as are paid pursuant to this Contract shall be deemed to be the reasonable value of Services rendered hereunder.
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8. Independent Contractor.

Client confirms to Consultant that the Services provided by Consultant to Client hereunder are not of a type performed by Client on its own behalf and are not within the scope of Client’s usual business. It is the intention of the parties to this Contract that the Services rendered hereunder shall be so rendered by Consultant as an independent contractor and not as an employee, agent, joint venturer or partner of Client. Nothing in this Contract shall be interpreted or construed as creating or establishing the relationship of employer and employee between Client and Consultant or any employee or agent of Consultant.

Consultant’s performance of the Services shall not be subject to the control and direction of Client. Both parties acknowledge that Consultant is not an employee for state or federal tax purposes. Consultant fully retains the right to contract with and perform services for other parties during the entire term hereof.

9. Work Product
Any tangible work product that is developed by Consultant shall be the property of the Client.

10. Confidentiality.

Consultant agrees to maintain the confidentiality of files or other information it is provided or develops during the course of its work for Client. It is understood, however, that disclosure of certain information provided by Client may be necessary or appropriate in the course of its representation of Client. Such disclosures shall be made upon consultation with Client or Client’s designated representative and with the prior written consent from the Client

11. Termination.

This Contract may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party specifying desired date of termination.

12. Contract Modifications.

Client and Consultant agree that the terms and conditions of this Contract shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties signatory hereto as to the matters set forth herein.

Client and Consultant may modify the terms of this Contract only by executing a written Contract Addendum, which shall reference this Contract and shall be executed by the parties’ signatory hereto.

13. Attorneys Fees.

Client and Consultant agree that the prevailing party in any dispute under this Contract shall be entitled to an award of attorneys’ fees and costs as ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

With respect to any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or related to this Contract, or the documentation related hereto, the parties hereby submit to the jurisdiction and venue, in the County of Fresno, State of California for any proceeding arising hereunder.

14. Certification of Non-Discrimination.

By signing this Contract, Consultant certifies that it does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap or medical conditions.

15. Notice.

Any notice, consent, authorization, or other communication to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given and received when delivered personally, when 2022-11-11
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To Client: City of Kingsburg
Attention: Alexander Henderson, City Manager
1401 Draper Street
Kingsburg, CA 93631
To Consultant: Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

Attention: Christopher Townsend, President
1401 Dove Street, Ste. 330
Newport Beach, CA 92660

16. Execution.

The person executing this Agreement for such party has been duly authorized by the by that party to execute this Agreement on behalf of that party and to bind that party to the terms and conditions of this Contract.

17. Indemnification. Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers from and against all claims, demands, actions, injuries, liabilities, losses, costs or damages, direct or indirect, and any and all attorneys fees and other expenses which City or its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers may sustain or incur as a consequence of or anyway related to Consultant’s or its employees, agents and subcontractor's performance of the Services and Consultant's performance of its responsibilities and obligations to be performed under this Contract or its failure to perform or comply with any of its obligations or responsibilities set forth in this Contract. This indemnification shall survive the termination of this Contract.

18. Successors and Assigns. This Contract and the provisions of this Contract shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties. However, neither party shall assign the rights, obligations or responsibilities under this Contract without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent can be withheld in the sole and absolute discretion of the other party.

19. Counterparts. This Contract may be executed in multiple counterparts, (including copies sent to a party by facsimile transmission or email transmission in PDF form), each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.

20. Governing Law. This Contract and the provisions of this Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
(Signatures on Following Page)
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TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC., CITY OF KINGSBURG
a California corporation a municipal government

By: ________________________________ By: ________________________________ Name: _____________________________ Name: ______________________________

Title: _______________________________ Title:________________________________ Proposal for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services | City of Kingsburg Page 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Proposal for
Legislative Advocacy
and Grant Funding Services
September 19, 2022
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Mr. Alexander Henderson, City Manager
City of Kingsburg
1401 Draper Street
Kingsburg, CA 93631
Dear Mr. Henderson
Thank you for the opportunity for Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (“TPA”) to submit our proposal for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services to the City of Kingsburg (“City”).

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

Our strategic approach to advocacy and funding is tailored to meet the individual needs of each client by leveraging the breadth and depth of our team as well as our vast network of relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.

Utilizing this method on behalf of our clients, TPA has shepherded over 100 legislative and regulatory proposals into law, and secured over $2.5 billion in grants from state, federal, and local government agencies as well as nonprofit foundations and private companies.

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

Yours truly,
Christopher Townsend
President
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ABOUT TPA
TPA is a state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing firm that provides lobbying and funding services to public agencies and nonprofit organizations throughout California. • Founder/Owner/President: Christopher Townsend
• Advocacy Success: Shepherded over 100 client-sponsored legislative proposals into law • Funding Success: Over $2.5 billion in state, federal, and local government grants as well as grants from nonprofit organizations and private companies • Longevity: 24 years (founded in 1998)
• Number of Employees: 17
• Number of Registered State and Federal Lobbyists and Grant Writers: 14 • Number of Offices: Five
o TPA State Capitol Office, Sacramento
o TPA Federal Office, Washington, DC
o TPA Northern California Office, Oakland
o TPA Central California Office, Fresno
o TPA Southern California Office, Newport Beach
• Types of Clients:
o City Governments
o County Governments
o Water and Sanitation Districts
o Transportation Districts
o K-12 School Districts
o Community College Districts
o Parks and Recreation Districts
o Fire Protection Districts
o Museums, Science Centers, and Cultural Facilities
• Areas of Specialization:
o Local Governance (Cities, Counties, Special Districts) o Transportation Policy and Infrastructure
o Water and Sanitation Policy and Infrastructure
o Education Policy and Infrastructure
o Housing and Economic Development
o Parks and Community Facilities (Recreational, Cultural, Historical) o Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources
o Public Safety
o Budget and Finance
• Ranking by Revenue Reported to the California Secretary of State:
o 6th of 486 Firms Registered for 2021-22 Legislative Session o 99th Percentile
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LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY ACHIEVEMENTS
Policy Sector Issue Description
Local Governance
Local Control and Finance
• Public Facilities and Finance
• Public Employee Programs
• Contractual Assessment Programs
• Infrastructure Financing Opportunities
Public Employee Benefits
• PEPRA Compliance
• JPA Benefits
• Medical Benefits Vesting
Cannabis • Drafting Local and State Cannabis Regulations • Local Control
Transportation
Local Streets and Roads • State Highway Relinquishments • Local Venue Signage on State Highways
State Highway System • State Bond Funding for Highway Projects • Expansion of Toll Lanes/Toll Roads
Water and Sanitation
Water Quality
• Drinking Water Public Health Regulations
• Groundwater Pollution Liability
• Groundwater Management Plans
• Direct/Indirect Potable Reuse
Water Infrastructure
• State Bond Funding for Water Projects
• Local Reliability Projects
• Water Conservation Programs
Sanitation Infrastructure • Integrated Regional Watershed Projects • Advanced Water Treatment Facilities
Housing and
Community Development
Affordable Housing • Developing Funding for Affordable Housing • Expanding Affordable Housing Eligibility
Economic Development
• Capital Investment Incentive Program Expansion
• Enterprise Zone Program Regulations
• Military Base Re-Use Land Planning
Redevelopment
• Agency Dissolution Process
• Developing Post-RDA Funding Sources
• State Liability Reduction
Recreation and Natural
Resources
Park Facilities
• Joint-Use Projects with Schools Districts
• State Bond Funding for Local Park Projects
(Propositions 11, 68, and 84)
Greenhouse Gas Reduction • TOD Housing to Support Cap and Trade Objectives • Increase Transit Accessibility for Active Transportation Cultural and Historical
Resources Cultural Facilities • CA Cultural and Historical Endowment • CA Nature Education Facilities Program
Public Safety
Public Health
• Air Pollution Reduction Methods
• Treatment of the Remains of a Deceased
• Veteran Resources
Crime Reduction • Sex Trafficking Control
• Gun Control
Local Law Enforcement
• Increasing Local Police Presence/COPS
• Police Body Cameras
• Regional Public Safety Task Force Initiatives
Education
Community College Districts
• Veterans Resources
• Alternative Energy Job Training
• ADA Reform
K-12 School Districts • K-12 Safety Planning Programs
• Joint Use Projects with Civic Agencies
School Facilities
• Charter School Facilities Funding
• Community College Facilities Funding
• K-12 School District Facilities Funding

A DETAILED SCHEDULE OF OUR STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL LEGISLATIVE

ADVOCACY ACHIEVEMENTS CAN BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
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FY 2022-23 STATE BUDGET EARMARKS
This table provides an overview of the budget earmarks that TPA secured on behalf of our clients in the State Budget for FY 2022-23. TPA strategized with our clients to identify priority projects and transform them into budget requests. TPA then worked closely and diligently with Members of the Assembly and Senate (and their staff), the Budget Committees, the Governor’s Administration, and other key stakeholders to ensure our client projects were included in the final official budget.

Client Name Project Amount
Awarded
California Academy of
Sciences Thriving California Environmental Learning Plan $2,100,000 City of Agoura Hills Linear Park Project $6,000,000
City of Anaheim Boysen Park Rehabilitation $15,000,000
City of Berkeley Marina and Pier Projects $15,000,000
City of Buena Park Water System Improvements $5,000,000 City of Comptom Artesia Boulevard Bridge Rehabilitation $12,000,000 City of Costa Mesa
Citywide Park Project $10,000,000
Ketchum Liboldt Park $1,200,000
Fairview Developmental Center $3,500,000
City of Del Mar Del Mar Bridge Replacement Project $2,200,000 City of Dinuba Fire Department Equipment and Training $2,000,000 City of Farmersville Fire Station Construction $7,000,000 City of Fremont
Teen Center Building Upgrades $8,000,000
Sabercat Bridge and Trail project open space
acquisition and planning $6,000,000
I-680 Sabercat Bridge Infrastructure $6,000,000
Housing Navigation Center $500,000
City of Fullerton Navigation Center Project $6,000,000
City of Gardena
Broadband Infrastructure $4,000,000
Revitalization of Gardena Boulevard $2,000,000
City of Hayward Scattered Site Housing Model to Create Cost-Effective Permanent Housing for unhoused individuals $5,400,000
City of Huntington Beach Mental Health Crisis Unit $1,500,000 City of Irvine
Sweet Shade Park $2,800,000
Mental Health Crisis Unit $1,500,000
City of La Habra Imperial/Coyote Creek Sinkhole $8,500,000 City of Laguna Beach Mental Health Crisis Unit $1,500,000 City of Merced Merced Regional Fire Training Center $3,000,000 City of Oakland Teachers Rooted in Oakland (TRiO) Program $5,000,000 Proposal for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services | City of Kingsburg Page 6

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City of Palo Alto Replacement of Fire Station 4 $5,200,000 Newell Road Bridge Replacement $2,000,000
City of Parlier Parlier Police Station $2,500,000
City of Santa Clara Magical Bridge All-Inclusive Playground in Central Park $800,000 City of South San
Francisco
Linden Park Project $3,200,000
County of San Mateo Union Community Alliance $1,500,000 City of Tustin Centennial Park Rehab Project $4,800,000 Discovery Cube Los
Angeles Sustainability Park Project $5,000,000
Discovery Cube Orange
County Santiago Creek Sustainability Park $10,000,000
Imperial County Lithium Valley Specific Plan and PEIR $5,000,000 Land Conservancy of San
Luis Obispo County Camatta Ranch Preservation $2,500,000 North Orange County
Public Safety Task Force
Servicing the Public Safety Collaborative efforts within the cities of Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La
Habra, Stanton, and Placentia
$8,000,000
Oakland Museum of
California
Calli Americas Poster Collection Digitizing and
Cataloguing Project $250,000
Port of Hueneme eCrane - Electrical Crane Plug-In Infrastructure $5,000,000 Tri-Valley Cities Coalition Valley Link Rail Project (Environmental Study and Preliminary Engineering) $5,000,000
TOTAL FY 2022-23 STATE BUDGET EARMARKS: $200,950,000
FY 2021-22 STATE BUDGET EARMARKS
This table provides an overview of the budget earmarks that TPA secured on behalf of our clients in the State Budget for FY 2021-22. TPA strategized with our clients to identify priority projects and transform them into budget requests. TPA then worked closely and diligently with Members of the Assembly and Senate (and their staff), the Budget Committees, the Governor’s Administration, and other key stakeholders to ensure our client projects were included in the final official budget.

Client Name Project Amount
Awarded
City of Costa Mesa Regional Fire and Rescue Facility Improvements $2,500,000 City of Del Mar Del Mar Fairgrounds Operating Shortfall $3,500,000 City of Emeryville Affordable Housing Site Remediation $2,500,000 City of Farmersville Fire Engine Acquisition $750,000
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City of Fullerton Hunt Library Restoration $2,750,000
Homelessness Recuperative Center $4,000,000
City of Half Moon Bay Carter Park Renovation Project $4,750,000 City of Hayward Hayward Navigation Center $662,000
South Hayward Youth Family Center Project $1,000,000
City of Irvine Bommer Canyon Fire Prevention Efforts $1,000,000 City of Lafayette Safe Pathway for Children Trail $238,000 City of Modesto Infrastructure Improvements to County Islands $5,000,000 City of Oakland Oakland Fund for Public Innovation for the California Entrepreneurship Capital in the
Community Initiative
$8,000,000
Local Jurisdiction Assistance for Cannabis Equity
Program
$9,905,020
Oakland MACRO Project $10,000,000
Port of Oakland Freight and Passenger Infrastructure
Enhancements
$280,000,000
City of Pismo Beach Public Safety Communications Equipment $470,000 City of Reedley Olson/Kings River Sewer Main Replacement $2,800,000 City of San Leandro Memorial Park Rehabilitation Project $2,750,000 City of San Pablo Alternative Policing and Mental Health Program $2,000,000 City of Santa Ana Youth Facilities Improvements $4,000,000 City of South San Francisco Vehicle License Fee Adjustment $3,000,000 City of Tracy Multi-Generational Recreation Center $5,000,000 City of Tustin New Emergency Backup Generator $1,500,000 Discovery Science
Foundation
Discovery Cube of Orange County Re-Opening
Operating Expenses
$2,040,000
Discovery Cube of Los Angeles Re-opening
Operating Expenses
$2,600,000
North Orange County Public
Safety Task Force
North Orange County Public Safety and Homelessness
Task Force Program Extension
$7,800,000
TOTAL FY 2021-22 STATE BUDGET EARMARKS $377,715,020
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FY 2019-20 STATE BUDGET EARMARKS
This table provides an overview of the budget earmarks that TPA secured on behalf of our clients in the State Budget for FY 2019-20. TPA strategized with our clients to identify priority projects and transform them into budget requests. TPA then worked closely and diligently with Members of the Assembly and Senate (and their staff), the Budget Committees, the Governor’s Administration, and other key stakeholders to ensure our client projects were included in the final official budget.

Client Name Project Amount
Awarded
City of Agoura Hills Stormwater Treatment Project $1,000,000 City of Avalon Underground Fuel Tank Removal and Replacement $500,000 City of Buena Park Historical Facilities Renovations $500,000 City of Costa Mesa Lions Community Park $1,000,000
City of Dinuba Water Well Replacement $1,000,000
City of Huntington Beach Multi-Use Blufftop Path $1,700,000 City of Laguna Beach Laguna Canyon Road Fuel Modification $1,000 City of Oakland Public Safety Projects $4,000,000
Bus Services $1,000,000
City of Selma Storm Drain, Storage, and Recharge $1,500,000 Discovery Cube of
Los Angeles Natural Resources Pavilion $5,000,000
Discovery Cube of
Orange County Property Acquisition/Parking Structure $10,000,0000 East Contra Costa Fire
Protection District
Equipment, Vehicles, and Facilities
Acquisitions and Improvements $500,000
North County Transit District Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Project $6,130,000 Tri Valley Cities Coalition Dublin Sports Grounds All-Abilities Playground $1,400,000 TOTAL FY 2019-20 STATE BUDGET EARMARKS $36,230,000

CUMULATIVE TOTAL STATE BUDGET EARMARKS
FOR FY 2019-20 AND FY 2021-22:
$614,895,020
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FY 2021-22 FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS EARMARKS
This table provides an overview of the appropriations earmarks that TPA secured on behalf of our clients in the Federal Appropriations legislation for FY 2021-22. TPA strategized with our clients to identify priority projects and transform them into appropriations requests. TPA then worked closely and diligently with Members of Congress and the U.S. Senate (and their staff), the appropriations committees, the President’s administration, and other key stakeholders to ensure our client projects were included in the final appropriations legislation.

Client Name Project Amount
Awarded
Amity Foundation Mother's Hub Residence $2,838,521
Cities of Anaheim, Brea,
Buena Park, Fullerton,
Stanton, Placentia
North Orange County Public Safety and Homelessness
Task Force $5,000,000
Cities of Dublin, Livermore,
and Pleasanton AXIS Mental Health Urgent Care $450,000
City of Agoura Hills Community Center $1,000,000
City of Beaumont Pennsylvania Avenue Widening $1,500,000 City of Berkeley African American Holistic Resource Center $1,000,000 City of Brea Tracks at Brea Extension $2,000,000
City of Chino Hills Open Space Fuel Reduction $565,000
City of El Monte MacLaren Community Park Project $1,500,000 City of Emeryville Contaminated Remediation for Housing $2,000,000 City of Hesperia Maple Avenue Street Improvements $2,000,000 City of Huntington Beach Sand Mitigation $15,500,000
Mobile Crisis Response Program $500,000
City of Murrieta Homeless Outreach Services Funding $500,000 City of Oakland Mental Health Resilience Project $1,230,000 Mental Health Resilience Project $734,000
Broadway - Bus and Pedestrian Safety $2,000,000
Violence Prevention Project $200,000
City of Placentia Golden Avenue Bridge $2,200,000
City of San Ramon Iron Horse Trail Crow Canyon Road Iron Horse Trail Bicycle-Pedestrian Overcrossing $2,000,000
City of Santa Clara City of Santa Clara De La Cruz Blvd, Lick Mill Blvd, and Scott Blvd Bicycle Projects $2,725,000
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City of Stanton Orangewood Parkette $850,000
Discovery Cube of
Orange County
Land Acquisition and Development for Sustainability
Festival $2,000,000
East Contra Costa Fire
Protection District Fire Station $1,500,000
Guadalupe Union School
District LeRoy Park $1,700,000
North County Transit District Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus Station $1,717,836 Rancho Santiago
Community College District RSCCD Digital Access Consortium $2,000,000 Town of Danville Danville Townwide Traffic Signal Modernization $1,000,000 Iron Horse Trail Bridge, Nature Park, and Pedestrian
Safety Project $350,000
Yorba Linda Water District Heli-Hydrant $500,000
TOTAL FY 2021-22 FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS EARMARKS $59,060,357

TOTAL FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS EARMARKS
FOR FY 2021-22:
$59,060,357
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GRANT FUNDING ACHIEVEMENTS
This table provides an overview of our grant funding achievements on behalf of our clients from state, federal, and local government agencies as well as private and nonprofit grant programs.

These amounts represent grants secured through a competitive and/or legislative process and do NOT include any funds awarded to clients via formulas or related forms of funding entitlements.

Policy Sector State Funding Federal Funding All Sources Water and Sanitation $128.9 Million $8.7 Million $137.6 Million Transportation $619.2 Million $161.3 Million $780.5 Million Education $253.0 Million $46.8Million $299.8 Million
Parks and
Recreation $255.4 Million $30.1 Million $285.5 Million
Cultural Resources $122.4 Million $10.3 Million $132.7 Million Housing and
Development $715.6 Million $14.2 Million $729.8 Million Public Safety $138.7 Million $66.7 Million $205.4 Million TOTAL $2.233 Billion $338.2 Million $2.571 Billion
A DETAILED 20-PAGE SCHEDULE OF OUR STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL GRANT

FUNDING ACHIEVEMENTS CAN BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
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RELATIONSHIPS

STATE GOVERNMENT
• Kingsburg Legislative Delegation
o Senator Anna Caballero
o Assembly Member Joaquin Arambula
o Senator Melissa Hurtado or David Shepard (effective once sworn in) o Assemblymember Devon Mathis (effective once sworn in) • Governor’s Administration and Agency Leadership:
o Governor Gavin Newsom
 Executive Secretary Jim DeBoo
 Senior Counselor Jason Elliott
 Cabinet Secretary Ana Matosantos
o Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis
o State Treasurer Fiona Ma
o State Controller Betty Yee
o Attorney General Rob Bonta
o Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
o Secretary Wade Crowfoot, Natural Resources Agency
o Secretary Toks Omishakin, California State Transportation Agency o Secretary Amelia Yana Garcia Gonzalez, California Environmental Protection Agency o Secretary Lourdes Castro Ramirez, Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency
o Director Armando Quintero, Department of Parks and Recreation o Director Karla Nemeth, Department of Water Resources
o Director Joe Stephenshaw, Department of Finance
o Director Gustavo Velasquez, Department of Housing and Community Development  State Legislative Leadership:
o Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins
o Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire
o Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk
o Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon
o Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes
o Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher
• Key Legislative Committees:
o Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee
o Senate Governance and Finance Committee
o Senate Housing Committee
o Senate Transportation Committee
o Senate Agriculture Committee
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o Assembly Budget Committee
o Assembly Local Government Committee
o Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee
o Assembly Transportation Committee
o Assembly Agriculture Committee

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
• Kingsburg Legislative Delegation:
o Senator Dianne Feinstein
o Senator Alex Padilla
o Congressman David Valadao
o Congressman Jim Costa (effective once sworn in)
• President’s Administration and Federal Agencies:
o White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
o Department of Agriculture
o Department of Commerce
o Department of Education
o Department of Homeland Security
o Department of Housing and Urban Development
o Department of the Interior
o Department of Justice
o Department of Labor
o Department of Transportation
o Army Corps of Engineers
o Bureau of Reclamation
o Economic Development Administration
o Environmental Protection Agency
o Fish and Wildlife Service
o National Marine Fisheries Service
o National Park Service
• Key Legislative Committees:
o Senate Appropriations Committee
o House Appropriations Committee
o House Agriculture Committee
o House Natural Resources Committee

A DETAILED LIST OF OUR STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL

RELATIONSHIPS CAN BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
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CLIENT SERVICE TEAM
Christopher Townsend, President: Christopher founded TPA in 1998 and has 40 years of experience in public affairs, legislative advocacy, and grant writing. Christopher and TPA have represented over 315 clients, including 235 local public agencies, such as cities, counties, transportation agencies, water and sanitation districts, elementary and secondary school districts, community college districts, park and recreation districts, and other special districts, as well as nonprofit organizations.

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

President 1998-Present
Christopher provides leadership to a team of 14 advocates and grant writers while managing the development and implementation of strategies for the agendas of each client. His achievements include:
• Under Christopher’s leadership, TPA has become one of the most successful advocacy firms in California (and is continually recognized as a “top ten” firm registered with the California Secretary of State) while still providing the personalized attention and focus of a small boutique firm.
• Under Christopher’s leadership, TPA has shepherded over 100 legislative and regulatory proposals into law over a wide range of policy areas, including local governance, water and sanitation, transportation, housing and economic development, parks and natural resources, historical and cultural resources, elementary and secondary education, higher education, and public safety. The bipartisan capabilities of the firm are evidenced by legislative and funding successes over the tenure of several federal and state administrations, including: President Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Governors Pete Wilson, Gray Davis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jerry Brown, and Gavin Newsom.
• Christopher and his team have secured over $2.5 billion in local, regional, state, and federal government grants as well as private and nonprofit grants for a multitude of legacy projects in the policy sectors of water and sanitation, transportation, education, housing and economic development, parks and natural resources, historical and cultural resources, and public safety.
• Maintains close bi-partisan relationships with several members of the California Congressional delegation, including Senators Feinstein and Padilla, and Representatives Torres, Lowenthal, Porter, Levin, Correa, Lee, Swalwell, Napolitano, Garamendi, Carbajal, DeSaulnier, Sanchez, Lieu, Costa, Harder, McNerney, Calvert, Garcia, Steel, and Kim.
• Christopher and TPA have participated in the development and implementation of several California bond propositions for the statewide ballot to provide capital funding for major infrastructure projects, including water and sanitation, transportation, education, housing and economic development, parks and natural resources, and historical and cultural resources, including Propositions 1, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 12, 13, 14, 40, 47, 50, 55, 68 and 84.

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Most recently, Christopher worked closely with the State Legislature and the Governor’s office on the drafting of SB 5 (De Leon), which authorized a $4 billion park bond that was approved on the November 2018 statewide ballot as Proposition 68. • In 1999, Christopher was appointed by Assembly Speaker Antonio Villaraigosa to serve on the Speaker’s Commission on State and Local Government Finance. • In 1997, Christopher was appointed by Assembly Speaker Cruz Bustamante to serve on the California Film Commission.

PepsiCo/Taco Bell Corp., Irvine, CA
Senior Director, Government & Community Affairs 1992-1998 Christopher managed and directed government and media relations, crisis management, internal communications, and marketing publicity. Christopher also managed the political action committee for state and federal political races. Additionally, Christopher managed community relations initiatives, corporate philanthropy, and the Taco Bell Foundation.

Stein-Brief Group, Inc., Dana Point, CA
Vice President, Public Affairs 1982-1992
Christopher directed government, community, and media relations at the level, state, and federal levels, including the management of all political, civic, charitable, and cultural activities.

Christopher provided land-use planning and entitlement process analysis for domestic and international projects. Christopher also managed activities with numerous state and federal agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing land use.

Finally, Christopher created and directed a political action committee that supported various local, state, and federal candidates and ballot initiatives.

JFK School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Master of Public Administration 1991
Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Magna cum Laude, Political Science Honors Prize 1982 Coro Fellow
Southern California 1981
Harry S Truman Scholar
California 1980
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Niccolo De Luca, Vice President: Niccolo brings 25 years of legislative and public policy experience to TPA. Niccolo has expertise in the policy sectors of local governance, parks and recreation, public safety, natural resources, cultural resources, cannabis, and consumer affairs.

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

Vice President 2008-Present
Throughout his tenure at TPA, Niccolo has been responsible for dozens of legislative proposals that have been signed into law and secured millions in competitive grant funds for local public agency clients. In addition to his public policy expertise, Niccolo has widespread bi-partisan relationships with Members and staff of the State Legislature, Governor Newsom Administration, and relevant agencies. Some of Niccolo’s accomplishments include:
• Niccolo led the TPA efforts to secure $33.1 million in critically needed park funding for cities and nonprofits in the Bay Area, Central Valley, and Southern California. These efforts included working on the funding guidelines, drafting the applications, lobbying for the applications, and working hand in hand with the funding agency. Niccolo was the team lead and instrumental in the many victories of our clients. • Niccolo, in recognizing the need for additional tools to protect public and private infrastructure from natural disasters such as earthquakes, championed legislation to allow cities to create a special assessment district to provide low-cost earthquake retrofit loans in areas with vulnerable housing stock. In addition, Niccolo worked with the City of Oakland and the City of Los Angeles to create the first ever state loan program for seismic retrofits of multi-unit buildings.
• Niccolo was a major part of the coalition to help pass the state’s first ever medicinal cannabis regulatory framework legislation. A comprehensive, thorough approach to statewide medicinal cannabis guidelines has been needed for several years. Niccolo served as an instrumental member of the statewide coalition that supported the views of both local government and the industry. Niccolo actively drafted language and advocated with legislators and staff to ensure statewide regulations would be in the best interest of cities. Due to these efforts, Niccolo has been recognized as a policy expert on cannabis policy and has testified before numerous legislative committees on issues related to the statewide implementation of cannabis regulations.
• Niccolo assisted the City of Oakland in securing $2.2 million in State Budget earmarks in FY14 and FY16. Niccolo coordinated with the Oakland Mayor, State Legislature, Governor’s Office, and appropriate Administration officials to draft the language for inclusion into both budgets. Niccolo’s strategy and execution led to two significant financial wins for the City and their various public safety efforts. • Niccolo worked closely with the City of Oakland to secure four grants in the combined amount of $18.9 million from the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program. Niccolo developed the applications and shepherded them through the grant Proposal for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services | City of Kingsburg Page 17

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process, including leveraging relationships with the US Department of Justice and COPS staff, which resulted in critical federal funding for the City to hire additional police officers. • Niccolo worked with the City of Emeryville to secure $600,000 in federal funding from the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program to finance the cost of seismic retrofitting of the City’s one and only emergency community gathering and housing facility. Niccolo worked closely with the City and Congresswoman Barbara Lee on the application as well as development and execution of an advocacy strategy, including the defeat of a hostile amendment that would have taken the grant away from Emeryville and reverted the funds back to FEMA.

City of Oakland
Deputy City Administrator 2004-2007
Niccolo was responsible for the daily operations and decision making for the two largest departments (public works and police department), overseeing a combined annual budget of $323 million. Niccolo also directly supervised four different divisions with 45 employees.

Niccolo provided direct organizational leadership to create a standard operating procedure for a multi-faceted crime reduction initiative, which was adopted by the City Council and resulted in crime reduction. Additionally, Niccolo expanded the number of organized neighborhood public safety gatherings for three consecutive years, with an average of nearly 100 percent annual increase. Furthermore, Niccolo served as lead administrative staff member for three City Council committee, providing expertise and support to the Mayor and City Council in the formulation, interpretation, and application of public policy.

City of Oakland
Assistant Director, Public Works Agency 2001-2004
Niccolo was responsible for three divisions of the public works department (including finance and human relations), five direct reports, and 40 staff members. Niccolo oversaw the financial operations of the entire public works department, including revenues and expenditures. Niccolo implemented procedures to reduce the number of worker’s compensation claims subsequently adopted for the entire City.

Niccolo also served as the spokesperson of the public works department and maintained all media relations. Niccolo built strong media relations and served as hearing officer for union grievances, ultimately helping to improve key relationships with affected unions.

City of Oakland
Assistant to Councilmember Richard Spees 1998-2001
Niccolo served as lead spokesperson for the Council Member within the district. Niccolo improved the overall district-wide public approval rating of the Council Member through grass roots marketing campaigns and new information dissemination strategies. Additionally, Niccolo led constituent services for the district, ensuring proper and efficient service delivery for 58,000 residents.

University of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts, American History 1997
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Alex Gibbs, Grant Manager: Alex brings ten years of public policy and legislative advocacy experience to TPA. Alex has four years of experience working for the State Legislature analyzing researching, writing, and shepherding bills through the legislative process. Alex has also secured significant grant funding for clients throughout California. Alex has expertise in the policy sectors of parks and recreation, local governance, public safety, transportation, cap and trade, and labor relations.

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

Grants Manager 2014-Present
During his tenure at TPA, Alex has been responsible for securing millions in competitive grant funds at the private, state, and federal levels for local public agency clients. In addition to his expertise on parks and recreation, transportation, and public safety, Alex has a strong network of relationships with State Legislators and key staff, as well as various state departments and agencies. Some of his accomplishments include:
• Alex worked closely with the City of Oakland staff to secure $10,801,183 in grant funding from the Clean CA Local Grant Program. Alex leveraged relationships with the California Department of Transportation and the City’s legislative delegation to successfully advocate for two funded projects. This funding helped the City of Oakland conduct the Courtland Creek Restoration Project, as well as the Oakland Mini Parks Beautification Project, both of which provided significant remediation and beautification of public resources for local residents.
• Alex led a team of Kern County staff through the application process to secure $6,515,000 in grant funding from the Prop 68 Statewide Parks Program (Round 4). This funded the South-Kern Lamont Park Project which provided much needed renovations to an existing park in the community of Lamont, despite grant program guidelines which provided preferences for the construction of new parks.
• Alex collaborated with state Natural Resources Agency staff to secure a $3,086,000 Urban Greening Grant for the Desert Recreation District. This funded the construction of a new park and sports complex in unincorporated Riverside County. Alex then continued to work with the District on grant administration, ensuring the client was able to see the completion of their legacy project, that had been years in the making. • Alex worked jointly with the City of South San Francisco to secure a $868,000 grant from the Active Transportation Program (ATP). Alex leveraged relationships with the California Department of Transportation and coordinated among local business stakeholders and school officials to craft a competitive grant application to the statewide ATP. This funding helped the City with their Linden and Spruce Avenue Traffic Calming Improvement Project to construct major traffic calming improvements to ensure bike and pedestrian safety at crucial intersections to residential and commercial neighborhoods. • Alex collaborated with state and federal Land and Water Conservation Fund staff to secure a $750,000 grant for the City of Imperial. This funded the construction of a 300 plus acre regional park and equestrian center. Alex then continued to work with the City on grant Proposal for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services | City of Kingsburg Page 19

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administration, ensuring the client was given the appropriate time to meet deadlines and retain their funding.
• Alex worked in concert with the City of South San Francisco to secure a $658,000 grant from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority’s Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle Program. Alex leveraged relationships with stakeholders in the County to ensure that the City received the funding needed for their Sunshine Gardens Project, including major traffic-calming improvements on streets frequented by students walking and riding bicycles.
• Alex worked closely with City of Novato staff to secure a $220,500 grant from the Food Waste Recovery program at CalRecycle. This funded a local food waste recovery effort in Marin County that allowed the City of Novato to partner with local non-profits and ensure that good food, that otherwise would go to waste, reached food banks and vulnerable residents.
• Alex has developed broad expertise with respect to public safety policy and funding. In conjunction with local stakeholders, Alex has worked successfully on a variety of public safety issues that affect local public agencies in California, including the fight against the trafficking and exploitation of minors, as well as the protection of local control regarding the manufacturing of medicinal cannabis products.

California State Senate
Legislative Aide 2012-2014
Alex worked as a member of the Eighth Senate District’s legislative team representing San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. Alex’s primary responsibilities included monitoring, reviewing, and making recommendations on legislation passing through the Senator’s committee’s as well as bills of interest to the District. Alex annually carried a bill package through the legislative process and assisted with problem bills that required more support. Alex consistently had one of the highest numbers of bills signed into law of any senate staffer.

University of San Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Politics 2011
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Andres Ramirez, Senior Associate: Andres brings an array of knowledge, experiences, and deep connections to TPA. His work focuses on policy analysis and the unique effects that bills have on clients, shepherding bills through the legislative process, securing substantive amendments on legislation that threatens his clients’ operations or priorities, and securing direct fiscal allocations through the State Budget and Federal Appropriations process. He works with both individual clients and coalition clients. Andres has significant state legislative experience in the policy sectors of energy and broadband, local governance, water, and cannabis. He also had state legislative experience in housing and transportation.

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

Senior Associate 2019-Present
Since joining TPA, Andres has worked in the California political arena to vigilantly track, analyze, craft strategic plans, and impact legislation and administrative regulations that will directly affect his clients.
• Andres provides expert analysis and feedback on a variety of policy issues for his clients.

He successfully advocates utilizing multiple touch points, which includes crafting letters and official correspondence to bring client concerns to the attention of decision makers in Sacramento and DC, constantly being present and vocal in the halls of the Capitol – whether in committee hearings or in Legislative meetings, and by utilizing his connections with key Legislators, Capitol Staff, State Agencies and Departments, and various other stakeholders.
• Andres enjoys leveraging his colleagues at TPA, all of whom bring diverse backgrounds and experiences. Utilizing a team approach to lobbying has proven successful in helping clients better navigate the complexities of the California/Washington DC political landscapes and their robust legislative and budget processes. Andres takes pride in the close relationships he maintains with his clients and ensures that he fully understands the intricacies of their unique perspectives and needs – enabling his clients to have successful outcomes in the political arena.
• Throughout his tenure at the firm, Andres has successfully secured over $59 million in direct State Budget allocations for his clients. He has worked closely with the Governor’s Administration, Senators, Assembly Members, Budget Committees, and other key stakeholders to deliver the capital needed for his clients’ priority projects. These budget funds have enabled the development of major bridge and road infrastructure, city facilities, critical housing and homelessness programs, police and fire station construction/repair, and more. He has also successfully secured tens of millions of dollars in direct Federal Appropriations allocations for his clients.
• Andres worked with the City of Fremont to secure $7.2 million for their i-680/Mission Boulevard Interchange Modernization Project. This allocation was critical to ensure traffic and pedestrian safety in one of the most dangerous overpasses in the East Bay Area. • Andres worked with the City of Farmersville to secure $7 million for the construction of a new fire station.

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• Andres worked with the Tri-Valley Cities Coalition to secure $5 million for the Valley Link Rail Project – environmental study and preliminary engineering. • Andres worked with the City of Oakland to secure $5 million for the Teacher’s Rooted in Oakland (TRiO) program, enabling educators to live within their district and providing critical cost of living stipends.
• In the Legislative arena, Andres was an instrumental part of championing legislative proposals which were signed by the Governor that increased county revenue in order to build out more efficient transportation infrastructure and reduce regional traffic. • Andres worked to secure critical amendments in AB 1737 (Holden), exempting cities from a number of onerous and costly requirements related to the operations of daycamps. His work to amend the bill ensured that municipally run or contracted camps could remain open and affordable.
• Andres was able to amend SB 379 (Wiener) by adding provisions that would remove liabilities on cities and counties when they utilize an online, automated platform for issuing permits and conducting inspections related to solar energy systems. • Andres has worked on the successful election campaign for a California State Senate Majority Leader and has experience working in both Capitol and District Legislative offices.

Through his past work, he has gained valuable legislative experience – discussing and explaining major California policy issues with stakeholders, developing and conducting policy projects, and working closely with Elected officials and policy consultants. Prior to joining TPA full time, Andres worked as an intern at the TPA State Capitol office in Sacramento, where he laid a solid framework for his career in government relations.

Andres is an Executive Board Member for the California Latino Capitol Association Foundation, where he serves as Lobbyist-Liaison. In this role, he serves as a linchpin to the Foundation, by maintaining close relations with other Lobbyists, Trade Organizations, Non-Profits, Private Companies, and Legislators. He also leads efforts to expand the organization’s reach by spearheading fundraising and networking.

University of California Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 2019
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Christine Rose, Senior Associate: Christine brings a variety of experience and knowledge to TPA, including five years of experience in public policy and four years of experience in higher education. Christine has grant writing experience in areas such as education, cultural resources, public health, and transportation.

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

Senior Associate 2022 – Present
Since joining TPA, Christine has worked with clients to identify their funding needs and develop competitive proposals. She has identified new and strategic funding resources, bringing her clients’ proposals from idea to reality. Her work includes:
• Securing $3.8 million in California Community Schools Program implementation funding for Merced Union High School District for the expansion of their community school program. Funds will allow the district to offer social, academic, and medical services and resources at each of their community school sites, allowing students and their families to receive needed counseling, mental health services, behavioral support, food services and more in a linguistically and culturally appropriate environment. • Working with Department of Education staff to secure a $200,000 California Community Schools Program planning grant award for Guadalupe Union School District. This funding helped the district plan for the expansion of their community school resources, including hiring additional staff and purchasing supplies.
• Advocating for funding for Guadalupe Union School District’s early learning center and securing federal community program funding in the amount of $200,000. • Christine works to create accessible grant writing and development tools for clients such as grant tracking matrices and application breakdowns. These tools allow clients to access key strategic funding opportunities, develop comprehensive and competitive proposals, and ultimately secure grant funding.
• Christine works closely with clients to understand and meet their funding goals. Her collaboration with clients allows her to craft persuasive narratives and strong grant proposals. She is always researching and identifying new funding opportunities that fit the goals and objectives of her clients.

California State Assembly
Legislative Director 2018 – 2022
Christine worked as the lead member of the Twenty-third Assembly District’s legislative team representing portions of Fresno and Tulare Counties. Her primary responsibilities included crafting the Assembly member’s legislative package and shepherding all bills through the legislative process, as well as identifying budget priorities and staffing those requests. Christine was responsible for monitoring all legislation passing through the Member’s committees and the Assembly Floor, analyzing each bill and making an appropriate recommendation. She had numerous bills signed into law and multiple budget requests included in the state budget.

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California State Assembly
Legislative Aide 2017 – 2018
Christine worked as a member of the Seventy-seventh Assembly District’s legislative team representing San Diego County. Christine’s primary responsibilities included carrying multiple bills through the legislative process as well as monitoring, reviewing, and making recommendations on legislation passing through the Assembly member’s committees. She worked collaboratively with constituents and stakeholders to help craft the Assembly member’s legislative package, carrying multiple bills to the Governor’s desk.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Master of Arts, History 2013
California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts, History and Government 2011
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Ben Goldeen, Federal Advocacy Manager: Ben brings 12 years of federal legislative, funding, and public policy experience. Ben has experience managing legislative activity, including bill analysis, research, and drafting particularly for federal funding opportunities. Ben has expertise in several policy sectors including water resources, healthcare, housing, environmental hazards, agriculture, foreign affairs, and resources for veterans.

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

Federal Advocacy Manager 2021-Present
Since joining TPA, Ben keeps clients informed of significant actions and pertinent developments in the federal government and strategizes on ways in which to influence and enact changes in Washington, DC that have concrete results for clients. Some of Ben’s accomplishments include:
• Ben’s nearly seven years working for members of California’s Congressional Delegation has led to an extensive network of relationships both on Capitol Hill and within federal agencies. His understanding of the regional and political dynamics of the California Congressional delegation and their interactions with other members of the House and Senate are important to successfully advocating for California-based clients. • Ben has first-hand knowledge of the current federal appropriations process, including community project funding requests. This process differs from the pre-2011 earmark process and an understanding of the need to balance transparency and politics to submit a competitive request is key. Ben has utilized his experience to successfully assist clients secure millions of dollars’ worth of earmarks.
• Ben has identified new and previously-underutilized federal grants for the benefit of TPA clients. He has leveraged his relationships with key grant officials at various federal agencies to ascertain their specific priorities and buzz words required for successful grant applications. Ben then leverages that information to help TPA federal clients develop and submit more competitive federal grant applications and then provide more effective tailored advocacy to secure funding awards.

US House of Representatives, Office of Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) Legislative Director, Senior Policy Advisor, Legislative Assistant 2016-2021 As Legislative Director Ben developed and implemented a diverse legislative strategy ranging from transportation projects to health care, water resources, agriculture, nutrition and more. Ben updated and advised the Congressman on the latest happenings in Congress and the Administration in order to successfully advance priorities. Ben directly managed a portfolio of water resources, agriculture, trade, federal budgeting, and appropriations while overseeing the entire legislative program. Prior to serving as Legislative Director Ben served as Senior Policy Advisor and Legislative Assistant, demonstrating expertise in housing, veterans affairs, financial services, health care, foreign affairs, intelligence, defense, and labor issues.

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Maryland State Senate, Prince George’s County Senate Delegation Legislative Director 2016
Ben managed the legislative priorities of the County’s Senate delegation, successfully steering to passage dozens of bills related to local matters.

US House of Representatives, Office of Rep. Dennis Cardoza (CA-18) Legislative and Press Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Staff Assistant 2010-2013 Ben advised the Congressman on a diverse range of legislative issues. In addition Ben composed, documented, and tracked office correspondence, drafted memoranda, reports, and other informational documents for Representative Cardoza and senior staff that informed legislative positions. Ben coordinated with California government, local governments, community leaders, and industry experts to address constituent problems. Ben also received and documented messages, queries, and complaints from constituents, and categorized and assigned responses to constituent mail.

Boston College
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Latin American Studies 2010 University of Pennsylvania
Certificate in Community Development and Growth 2015
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Sammi Maciel, Associate: Sammi brings four years of federal legislative, funding, and public policy experience. Sammi has experience managing legislative activity, including bill analysis, research, and drafting particularly for federal funding opportunities. Sammi has expertise in several policy sectors including local governance, transportation, broadband, energy, and cultural resources.

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

Associate 2021-Present
Since joining TPA, Sammi keeps clients informed of significant actions and pertinent developments in the federal government and strategizes ways in which to influence and enact changes in Washington, DC that have concrete results for clients. Some of Sammi’s experience include:
• Sammi’s four years of experience working for two California Senators has led to an extensive network of relationships both on Capitol Hill and within federal agencies. Her understanding of the regional and political dynamics of the California Congressional delegation and their interactions with other members of the Senate and House are important to successfully advocating for California-based clients. • Sammi has first-hand knowledge of the current federal appropriations process, including community project funding requests. This process differs from the pre-2011 earmark process and an understanding of the need to balance transparency and politics to submit a competitive request is key. Sammi has utilized her experience to successfully assist clients secure millions of dollars’ worth of earmarks.
• Sammi has identified new and previously-underutilized federal grants for the benefit of TPA clients. She has leveraged her relationships with key grant officials at various federal agencies to ascertain their specific priorities and buzz words required for successful grant applications. Sammi then leverages that information to help TPA federal clients develop and submit more competitive federal grant applications and then provide more effective tailored advocacy to secure funding awards.

US Senate, Office of Senator Kamala Harris (CA)
Field Representative 2019-2021
Sammi represented a 30-county region on behalf of Senator Harris, attending events, hosting meetings, and facilitating outreach to constituents. She tracked key issues, facilitated rapid response, and built an extensive network of relationships with local elected officials and advocacy groups within her 30-county region. Additionally, Sammi drafted letters of support on behalf of her 30-county region addressed to numerous federal agencies, requesting funding for key projects in the region.

US Senate, Office of Senator Dianne Feinstein (CA)
Legislative Intern Summer of 2017
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As a legislative intern with Senator Dianne Feinstein’s office, Sammi researched and drafted memos for state field representatives regarding state legislature bills in the policy areas of transportation and water infrastructure, cannabis, and sanctuary cities.

Dominican University of California
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science 2017
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TPA uses a strategic and comprehensive approach to legislative advocacy and grant funding that will be tailored to meet the specific needs of the City. With a team of 14 registered state and federal lobbyists and grant writers, TPA has the breadth and depth of experience AND the ability to deploy as many lobbyists and grant writers as needed to maximize success for the City. Other members of the team not listed above, but who are available to assist in meeting the City’s priorities include:

Casey Elliott, Vice President
• 20 years of legislative and public policy experience:
o Senior Legislative Assistant, Office of the Governor
o Legislative Assistant, Assembly Member Tom Umberg
o Legislative Coordinator and Analyst, Secretary of State • Extensive experience representing public agencies, having served as the primary lobbyist for numerous entities during his tenure at TPA
• Widespread bi-partisan relationships with Members and staff of the California Legislature, and with the Governor's Office, including key officials in various agencies and departments
• Expertise in the policy sectors of municipal finance, budget, redevelopment, education, local governance, water resources, parks and recreation, and cultural resources
Cori Takkinen, Vice President
• 12 years of legislative and public policy experience
• Secured significant grant funding and legislative directed funding for clients throughout California
• Widespread bi-partisan relationships with Members and staff of the California Legislature, and with the Governor's Office, including key officials in various agencies and departments
• Expertise in the policy sectors of water resources, infrastructure, sanitation, local governance, transportation, parks and recreation, and economic development
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Eric Thronson, Deputy Director
• 13 years of legislative and public policy experience with public agencies throughout California:
o Assembly Transportation Committee Chief Consultant
o California Transportation Commission Deputy Director of Legislation
• Secured significant grant funding and legislative directed funding for clients throughout California
• Widespread bi-partisan relationships with Members and staff of the State Legislature, and with the Governor's Office, including key officials in various agencies and departments
Expertise in the policy sectors of transportation planning and infrastructure (including State Transportation Agency, California Transportation Commission, and Caltrans), public safety, parks and recreation, local governance, and water resources
Eric O’Donnell, Deputy Director
• 8 years of legislative and public policy experience
• Secured significant grant funding and legislative directed funding for clients throughout California
• Widespread bi-partisan relationships with Members and staff of the California Legislature, and with the Governor's Office, including key officials in various agencies and departments
• Expertise in the policy sectors of water resources, natural resources, local governance, parks and recreation, and transportation • D1 and T1 State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator Certificate
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CLIENT SERVICE TEAM
Sean McReynolds, Senior Associate
• 9 years of experience in state and federal government affairs, including:
o Senior Policy Analyst, Orange County Health Authority o Legislative Assistant and Committee Liaison, Congressman Ed Royce
• Secured significant grant funding and legislative directed funding for clients throughout California
• Widespread bi-partisan relationships with Members and staff of the California Legislature, and with the Governor's Office, including key officials in various agencies and departments
• Expertise in several policy sectors including local governance, healthcare, transportation, natural resources, and economic development.

Anastasia Heaton, Associate
• Experience working with local public agency clients throughout California
• Secured significant grant funding for clients throughout California • Widespread bi-partisan relationships with Members and staff of the California Legislature, and with the Governor's Office, including key officials in various agencies and departments
• Expertise in several policy sectors including cultural resources, parks and recreation, water resources, transportation, and local governance
Carly Shelby, Associate
• 5 years of legislative and public policy experience:
o Legislative and Policy Development Assistant,
League of California Cities
o Press Assistant, Office of Speaker Anthony Rendon
• Widespread bi-partisan relationships with Members and staff of the California Legislature, and with the Governor's Office, including key officials in various agencies and departments • Expertise in the policy sectors of local governance, water resources, housing, municipal finance, parks and recreation, and cultural resources
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LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SCOPE OF SERVICES
TPA will utilize the following strategic and comprehensive approach to provide legislative advocacy services to the City:
• Conduct Detailed Orientation: TPA utilizes a comprehensive onboarding process that includes extensive meetings with various relevant members of City leadership and key City departments to help develop a strategic plan that is carefully tailored to satisfy the needs of the City, as well as designed for maximum success in the current political climate and funding environment.
• Develop Legislative Strategy: Utilizing the information gathered during the onboarding process, TPA will coordinate with the City to develop an official legislative platform and strategy that represents the City’s priorities in Sacramento and Washington, DC. This blueprint will be shared with key stakeholders in the State Legislature and Governor’s Administration as well as Congress and the Biden Administration.
• Implement the Legislative Strategy: TPA will advocate for the City’s legislative agenda utilizing the following methods:
o Build and Strengthen Relevant Relationships: TPA has cultivated a network of valuable relationships that will be leveraged to promote the City’s legislative agenda. o Leverage Relationships for Strategic Advocacy Plan: TPA will engage various techniques to leverage our network of key relationships on behalf of the City:
 Schedule meetings for the City to discuss relevant legislation  Prepare all briefing materials and talking points for the City  Brief legislative offices and stakeholders on the City’s legislative agenda  Follow-up on meetings to ensure commitments and deliverables are being met o Coordinate Advocacy Trips: TPA will work with the City to coordinate advocacy trips to Sacramento and Washington, DC to meet with the City’s legislative delegation, as well as legislators that serve on committees relevant to the City’s agenda.

Furthermore, whenever possible, TPA will also schedule site visits by legislators to the City.
o Track Legislation: TPA will identify, analyze, and monitor all bill introductions and amendments relevant to the City’s legislative platform and assess their potential impact on the City.
o Craft Testimony and Position Letters: TPA will prepare and submit written and verbal testimony regarding legislation relevant to the City. TPA will also draft and deliver position letters to legislators and key officials on specific bill language. o Draft Bill Language: TPA will draft language and amendments for relevant legislation, as required to protect and promote the City’s agenda.
o State Budget Funding Opportunities: In an effort to maximize state funding, TPA will work with the City to identify projects and other funding priorities that may be suitable for funding through the State Budget. TPA will coordinate with the City to Proposal for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services | City of Kingsburg Page 32

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develop supporting materials for the budget request. TPA will also work with members of the City’s state legislative delegation, along with the Assembly and Senate Budget Committees, to gain support for the inclusion of the City’s project in the final State Budget approved by the Legislature.
o Federal Earmark Opportunities: In an effort to maximize federal funding, TPA will work with the City to identify projects and other funding priorities that may be suitable for funding through the Federal Earmark process. TPA will coordinate with the City to develop supporting materials for the earmark request. TPA will also work with members of the City’s federal legislative delegation to gain support for the inclusion of the City’s project.
• Provide Progress Reports: TPA will confer regularly with the City on our activities. TPA will provide timely electronic reports on the status of all legislative activity, such as bill language, amendments, and committee analyses. In addition to written reports, TPA will be available to the City for conference calls, in-person briefings, and meetings. • Prepare and File Lobbying Disclosure Reports: TPA will prepare and file, on behalf of the City, all applicable state and federal lobbying disclosure reports.

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GRANT FUNDING SCOPE OF SERVICES
TPA will utilize the following strategic and comprehensive approach to provide grant funding services to the City:
• Conduct Detailed Orientation: TPA utilizes a comprehensive onboarding process that includes extensive meetings with various relevant members of City leadership and key City departments to help develop a strategic plan that is carefully tailored to satisfy the needs of the City, as well as designed for maximum success in the current political climate and funding environment.
• Craft Strategic Funding Plan: Utilizing the information gathered during the onboarding process, TPA will coordinate with the City to develop a proactive and comprehensive strategic funding plan that serves the needs of the City’s priorities. The plan will do more than simply identify City projects; it will outline and prioritize multiple funding options for each project, and develop a specific plan of work tailored for each project. It will also identify key “strings attached” to help assess the cost/benefit ratio for each grant opportunity. • Identify, Research, and Monitor Grant Funding Opportunities: TPA will utilize list-serve subscription programs, funding workshops, agency canvassing, and other networking tactics to ensure every potential opportunity is identified and reviewed for relevance with the City’s projects. TPA will then share these opportunities with the City for further assessment and determination if a grant application is warranted. The City will also receive a grant matrix of funding programs that is updated regularly as new opportunities arise. • Community Outreach: TPA will assist the City with community outreach required for grant applications by ensuring the City is aware of specific requirements, help develop materials that capture all elements required by the grant, and compile the data following the outreach to include in the application
• Grant Application Development and Submittal: TPA will develop, draft, submit, and follow up on each City grant application through the following process:
o Establishment of Clear Accountabilities: TPA will coordinate with the City to ensure the assignment of responsibilities and tasks are made clear so that confusion and inefficiency are avoided and the City is burdened as little as possible while TPA pursues a grant opportunity.
o Provide Overview of Full Application Requirements: For each grant application, TPA will provide the City with a detailed overview of the requirements for the grant program and corresponding application to ensure that the program is a strong fit for the City’s project. This will include:
 Application timeline
 Eligible project types
 Funding availability and award maximum and minimums
 List of application components, including proposal questions and any required attachments
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of the project background and scope details necessary for developing the grant proposal and addressing all application questions.
o Coordinate Technical Project Details: For technical application components such as site plans, detailed cost estimates, project timelines, engineering plans, and cost-benefit analyses, TPA will coordinate with City staff to compile all necessary attachments and ensure consistency across all elements of the application. o Draft Written Proposal: TPA will fully draft all narrative components of the application and, when applicable, will indicate where additional input or project detail from the City could be provided during the proposal review process.
o Incorporate Feedback to Finalize Proposal: Well ahead the of the application deadline, TPA will provide the City with a full draft for review and feedback. TPA will incorporate any additional details or revisions provided during this process to finalize the grant application and will obtain City approval for the final version of the application prior to submission. o Submit Completed Application: TPA will ensure that applications are submitted prior to the deadline, whether the submission is electronic or through hard copies, in accordance with submission instructions for each individual program. For hard copy submissions, TPA will print and package applications according to submission instructions and will ship applications through a reliable carrier service such as FedEx in order to provide the City with tracking and delivery confirmation for the application. TPA will also obtain a receipt for proof of submission and provide the City with a final copy of all submitted application documents.
o Funding Advocacy: Throughout grant application process TPA will leverage relationships with relevant officials and program officers in various state and federal funding agencies to ensure that City grant applications are aligned with the goals of the specific grant program and that the applications are well-crafted and well-positioned for funding.
• Post-Grant Submittal Advocacy: TPA will frequently contact legislators and agency officials to follow up on the status of a grant application and promote its need and urgency. This will include drafting letters of support after grant submissions and distributing them to legislators for their consideration. In addition, TPA will work with legislators to reach out to individual granting agencies to provide background on City’s projects and convey their support for those projects.
• Post-Award Grant Administration and Compliance: TPA will also assist, as needed, with post-award administration and compliance for all grant applications submitted by TPA on behalf of the City. This assistance will include interacting with granting agencies on behalf of the City, providing support for the drafting and submission of required reports, evaluations, and other tasks related to the successful monitoring of and compliance with the program requirements.
• Comprehensive Follow-Up on Unsuccessful Applications: Despite all best efforts, some grant applications are not selected for funding. In those instances where grant applications are unsuccessful, TPA will work with the relevant state and federal funding agencies to set up Proposal for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services | City of Kingsburg Page 35

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in-person or telephone debriefing sessions to discuss the grant applications and how to best revise the grant applications for the next funding round to ensure success. • Provide Monthly Progress Reports: TPA will confer regularly with the City on our activities.

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

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FEE SCHEDULE

ALL-INCLUSIVE COMBINED SERVICE STRUCTURE

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES FEE FEE
State/Federal Advocacy, Grant Funding Services State/Federal Advocacy, Grant Funding Services
$12,000 per month*
State/Federal Advocacy, Grant Funding
Services – Bundled for City of Kingsburg
$7,500 per month*
State and Federal Legislative Advocacy
• Conduct Detailed Orientation Included Included
• Develop Legislative Strategy Included Included
• Implement the Legislative Strategy Included Included
• Build and Strengthen Relevant Relationships Included Included • Leverage Relationships for Strategic Advocacy
Plan Included Included
• Coordinate Advocacy Trips Included Included
• Track Legislation Included Included
• Craft Testimony and Position Letters Included Included • Draft Bill Language Included Included
• State Budget Funding Opportunities Included Included
• Federal Earmark Opportunities Included Included
• Provide Progress Reports Included Included
• Prepare and File Lobbying Disclosure Reports Included Included Grant Funding
• Craft Strategic Funding Plan Included Included
• Identify, Research, and Monitor Grant Funding
Opportunities Included Included
• Grant Application Development and Submittal Included Included • Establishment of Clear Accountabilities Included Included • Provide Overview of Full Applications
Requirements Included Included
• Assemble Project Background and Details Included Included • Coordinate Technical Project Details Included Included • Draft Written Proposal Included Included
• Incorporate Feedback to Finalize Proposal Included Included • Submit Completed Application Included Included
• Funding Advocacy Included Included
• Post-Grant Submittal Advocacy Included Included
• Post-Award Grant Administration and
Compliance Included Included
• Comprehensive Follow-Up on Unsuccessful
Applications Included Included
*The monthly fee includes all reasonable business and travel expenses