AGENDA
KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025 at 6:00pm
Meeting held in the Council Chamber, 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631 (559)897-5821
www.cityofkingsburg-ca.gov
The Council Chamber is accessible to the physically disabled. Requests for additional accommodations for the disabled should be made 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting the City Clerk at 559-897-6520.
Any document that is a public record and provided to a majority of the City Council regarding an open session item on the agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall, in the City Clerk's office, during normal business hours. In addition, such documents may be posted on the City's website.
Unless otherwise required by law to be accepted by the City at or prior to a Council meeting or hearing, no documents shall be accepted for Council review unless they are first submitted to the City Clerk by the close of business one day prior to said Council meeting/hearing at which the Council will consider the item to which the documents relate.
The meeting will be held in person. Public comment may be made in person or submitted in writing.
Members of the public who wish to provide written comments are encouraged to submit their comments to the City Clerk at [email protected] by the close of business one day prior to the start of the meeting to ensure that the comments will be available to the City Council. Please indicate the agenda item number to which the comment pertains. Written comments that do not specify a particular agenda item will be marked for the general public comment portion of the meeting. A copy of any written comment will be provided to the City Council at the meeting. Please note that written comments received will not be read aloud during the meeting but will be included with the meeting minutes.
Brandon Pursell, Mayor
Vince Palomar, Mayor Pro Tem Staci Smith, Council Member Laura North, Council Member David M. Silva, Council Member Kingsburg City Council Agenda
March 19, 2025
Invocation to be given by Pastor Mark Thompson, Kingsburg First Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Brandon Pursell.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
APPROVE AGENDA - To better accommodate members of the public or inconvenience in the order of presentation, items on the agenda may not be presented or acted upon in the order listed.
Additions to Agenda may be added only pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2 (b).
PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
Recognition of Local MMA Fighter and Wrestler Alex Hernandez Sponsor: Council Member Palomar
Recognition of the Division 2 Valley Champions- Boys Varsity Wrestling Sponsor: Council Member Palomar
PUBLIC COMMENT - Provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council on items of interest to the public within the Council's jurisdiction and which are not already on the agenda this evening. It is the policy of the Council not to answer questions impromptu. Speakers should limit their comments to not more than THREE (3) minutes. For items which are on the agenda this evening, members of the public will be provided an opportunity to address the Council as each item is brought up for discussion.
CONSENT CALENDAR - Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and include a recommended action from Staff and shall be acted on by one motion of the Council. If a Council member requests additional information or would like to pull an item for discussion, that item shall be pulled from the Consent Calendar and acted upon separately. A motion to approve the Consent Calendar is deemed to include a motion to waive the full reading of any ordinance or resolution on the Consent Calendar.
1. Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the March 5, 2025 Regular Council Meeting as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
2. Check Register: Ratify/approve payment of bills listed on the check register for the period February 25, 2025 through March 10, 2025 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
3. Accept the Treasurer’s Report from October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 pursuant to Government Code 4001.- Staff Report by Finance Director Alma Colado.
Sponsor: Finance Department
4. Review and file the 2024 Building Division Report. - Staff Report by Building Official AJ O’Connell.
Kingsburg City Council Agenda
March 19, 2025
Sponsor: Community Development Department
5. Authorize a retitle of the Job Classification of Records Supervisor to Police Services Supervisor - Staff Report by Chief Neil Dadian
Sponsor: Police Department
6. Approve the job description changes for Part-Time Firefighter/EMT and Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic- Staff Report by Chief Rodnie Roberts Sponsor: Fire Department
7. Adopt January 1, 2025 and July 1, 2025 Salary Charts- Staff Report by Assistant City Manager Christina Windover
Sponsor: Assistant City Manager’s Office
REGULAR CALENDAR
8. Water Rate Study and Prop. 218 Update- Staff Report by Public Works Director Daniel Galvez
Sponsor: Public Works Department
Action As Deemed Necessary
9. Housing Element Update and Discussion- Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson.
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
Action As Deemed Necessary
10. Model Water, Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)- - Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters
Sponsor: City Engineer’s Office
Action As Deemed Necessary
11. Presentation on Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant Award- Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters
Sponsor: City Engineer’s Office
Informational- No Action Necessary
12. 2024/2025 Revenue Report Update- Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson.
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
Informational- No Action Necessary
13. City CalPERS Update- Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson.
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
Informational- No Action Necessary
14. Status of the City of Kingsburg’s Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Calendar 2024- Staff Report by Assistant City Manager Christina Windover Sponsor: Assistant City Manager’s Office
Kingsburg City Council Agenda
March 19, 2025
Action As Deemed Necessary
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council requests for future agenda items. Items require a consensus.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
COUNCIL REPORTS/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Brief report by Council members on City related functions as authorized by the Brown Act.
ADJOURN REGULAR KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL MEETING INTO CLOSED SESSION:
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivisions (c) and (d)(4) of California Government Code 54956.9
One potential case.
ADJOURN OUT OF CLOSE SESSION INTO REGULAR KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION.
ADJOURN REGULAR KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
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 ___
th day of March 2025.
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG
RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF LOCAL MMA FIGHTER AND
WRESTLER ALEX HERNANDEZ
WHEREAS, the City Council of Kingsburg takes great pride in recognizing outstanding individuals within our community who demonstrate perseverance, dedication, and excellence; and
WHEREAS, Alex Hernandez, a resident of Kingsburg, has exemplified these qualities through his remarkable journey in wrestling and mixed martial arts (MMA); and WHEREAS, Alex Hernandez faced significant adversity from an early age, losing an eye due to a childhood injury, yet he never allowed this challenge to hinder his determination to succeed; and
WHEREAS, despite the passing of his father in 2015, Alex continued to push forward, using his passion for wrestling and MMA as a source of motivation and resilience; and WHEREAS, through years of dedication and hard work, Alex has excelled in both wrestling and MMA, proving himself to be a formidable athlete and an inspiration to many; and WHEREAS, Alex Hernandez currently wrestles at Fresno City College, where he continues to develop his skills and represent our community with pride and determination; and WHEREAS, his journey serves as a testament to the power of perseverance, inspiring countless individuals within our city to pursue their dreams despite life's obstacles; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the City Council of Kingsburg formally recognizes and commends Alex Hernandez for his outstanding achievements, his resilience in overcoming adversity, and his representation of the strength and determination that define the spirit of our community.
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Signed this 19st day of March, 2025
_______________________________
Brandon Pursell, Mayor
City of Kingsburg
CITY OF KINGSBURG
PROCLAMATION
HONORING THE 2024-2025 KINGSBURG HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' VARSITY WRESTLING TEAM
WHEREAS, the Kingsburg High School Boys' Varsity Wrestling Team has demonstrated exceptional skill, perseverance, and sportsmanship throughout the 2024-2025 wrestling season; and WHEREAS, the team has achieved remarkable success, securing their second consecutive Tri-County Conference title and earning the prestigious title of Division 2 Valley Champions for the first time since 1997; and
WHEREAS, this championship victory was hard-fought, as the Kingsburg Vikings overcame a deficit to Madera High School at the start of the finals, showcasing their resilience and determination; and WHEREAS, individual excellence was recognized, with Wrestler Carlos Melgoza earning the LowerWeight MVP Award and Wrestler Emilio Ayala receiving the Upper-Weight MVP Award for their outstanding performances; and
WHEREAS, this historic achievement would not have been possible without the dedicated leadership of Head Coach Vince Palomar, Co-Head Coach Coleman Hammond, Assistant Coaches Jesse Perez, Josh Longoria, Cal Muxlow, and Bryce Hammond, who all played integral roles in training and supporting the team, ensuring their preparedness for competition at the highest level; and WHEREAS, the Kingsburg Vikings were led by their senior captains, Leo Macias and Eli Reyes, who provided inspiration and leadership on and off the mat; and WHEREAS, the team boasts four individual Valley Champions: Carlos Melgoza, Leo Macias, Eli Reyes, and Emilio Ayala, demonstrating the depth of talent and commitment within the program; and WHEREAS, additional team members who contributed to this remarkable season include Noah Payne, Sebastian Reynoso, Paxton Palomar, Jonathan Muxlow, Jose Amaral, David Muxlow, Max Austin, Fransico Nunez and Ezra Salinas, each of whom played a vital role in the team's overall success; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Kingsburg City Council does hereby recognize and commend the Kingsburg High School Boys' Varsity Wrestling Team, their coaches, and their families for their dedication, hard work, and extraordinary accomplishments; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Kingsburg takes great pride in celebrating the team's success and wishes them continued excellence in their future endeavors, both in wrestling and beyond. ***********************
Signed this 19st day of March, 2025
_______________________________
Brandon Pursell, Mayor
City of Kingsburg
KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING Minutes
March 5, 2025
Invocation was given by Pastor Ricky Chambers, Kingsburg Community Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Brandon Pursell.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mayor Pursell called the regular meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order at 6:02pm.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: David Silva, Laura North, Staci Smith, Vince Palomar and Mayor Pursell.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
APPROVE AGENDA: A motion was made by Council Member Palomar, seconded by Council Member North, to approve the agenda, as published. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Larry King, non-resident, spoke regarding housing allocations.
CONSENT CALENDAR – A motion was made by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Silva, to approve the items appearing on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
1. Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the February 19, 2025, Regular Council Meeting as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
2. Check Register: Ratify/approve payment of bills listed on the check register for the period February 10, 2025, through February 24, 2025, as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
3. Adopt Resolutions 2025-010; 2025-011; 2025-012; 2025-013; 2025-014- Approving the Budget Amendments as Presented and Recommended By The Finance Committee- Staff Report Prepared by Finance Director Alma Colado.
Sponsor: Finance Department
4. Adopt Resolution 2025-015 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. Kingsburg Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Awards:
* Citizen of the Year Award for Danny and Teresa Cates– Adopt Resolution No. 2025-016 * Junior Citizen of the Year Award for Briar Estes– Adopt Resolution No. 2025-017 Kingsburg City Council Minutes
March 5, 2025
* Educator of the Year Award for Kim Martinez – Adopt Resolution No. 2025-018 * Public Safety Officer of the Year Award for Sergio Gonzales – Adopt Resolution No. 2025-019
* Agriculture Business of the Year Award for Sierra Packing– Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 020
* Business of the Year Award for Coddington Wealth Advisors– Adopt Resolution No. 2025-021
*Note: Resolutions are not included and will be available to the public on March 16, 2025, after the Chamber Dinner.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
REGULAR CALENDAR
2024/2025 Capital Improvement Update and FY26 Introduction- Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson.
Sponsor: City Manager & Finance Department
City Manager Alexander Henderson provided an update regarding the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) and discussed different projects and recommendations. City Manager Henderson provided a status update on the FY25 CIP and the adopted policy that outlines the CIP process.
Informational - No Action Necessary
City Engineers Update- Report by City Engineer Dave Peters.
Sponsor: City Engineer’s Office
Engineer David Peters reviewed the ongoing and upcoming capital improvement projects, 2025 streets projects, and various development projects that are process or near completion.
Engineer Peters answered and clarified council members’ questions.
Informational- No Action Necessary
Measure E Extension Discussion- Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson.
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
City Manager Alexander Henderson discussed extending Measure E beyond 2028. The voting history of Measure E was discussed, the first time the measure received 72% of support and went into effect October 1, 2018, for ten (10) years. City Manager Henderson discussed the sunset date noting that unless it is extended, the expiration date will be in 2028.
City Manager Henderson discussed the details of Measure E being a transaction and tax that increases revenue from collections. It was also discussed that Measure E annual revenues exceed what was initially anticipated when it first passed. City Manager Henderson also discussed the positive impact Measure E has had on our Police and Fire Departments, discussing the various equipment and wages and benefits that it has gone towards.
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
March 5, 2025
The Finance Committee has recommended the Measure E ballot measure goes on the June 2, 2026, California primary ballot. They have also asked for input from the Measure E Committee regarding the sunset date and want to have both chiefs prepare to talk about the significance to their departments if Measure E is no longer in place.
Council Member North asked about the cost on the ballot and if the start date, if passed, would be the start date be 2026, or in 2028 when it was set to expire. City Manager Henderson said Fresno County has quoted us. According to the language, Measure E extension would start at the end of the existing one in 2028.
Council supports it 100%.
Council Member North spoke about the 10-year sunset, when this was first discussed in 2018.
Doing it right was important, and we needed to show we would be fiscally responsible. Moving forward she would be in favor of putting Measure E on the June 2, 2026, ballot. She would like a longer sunset or no sunset and to make sure the public knows that our safe town is because of their funds.
Council Member Smith agrees with putting it on the June 2, 2026, ballot. She’s also in favor of a longer sunset along the lines of 30 years. However, thinks it might be harder to pass without a sunset, we might not have the support.
Council Member Silva gave kudos to previous council who set it up the way they did. It showed that not only is it a great program, but we have been good stewards. Council Member Silva asked Fire and Police if they have a preference to the sunset date. Both said they would prefer 30 years.
Council Member Palomar stated this is an important subject tonight. He has concerns regarding a 30-year sunset, and thinks it might be hard to pass, the 10-year sunset might be easier.
Mayor Pursell we would like the sunset to be infinite, but understands that the 30 year might gain more support. It is our job to reach out to our constituents to see what their appetite is for the sunset time.
Direction from council for the June 2, 2026, election. City Manager Henderson said we can further discuss the sunset.
Council Member North asked about polling. Mayor Pursell said polling is very expensive. City Manager Henderson said we can add the costs to the proposals. Mayor Pursell is trusting the labor groups will go out there and talk to the citizens.
Chris Peterson, resident, brought up the idea of marketing the safety of our town for future generations. Asked for clarification about the 93631-zip code for the tax revenue. City Manager Henderson stated it is just within our city limits.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
March 5, 2025
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Update on the housing element. Not quite an approval, we need to respond to some items. He will keep them updated. If they have any ideas for the budget, let him know.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Silva stated that the Kingsburg Health Care will meet March 12th.
Council Member North BID met, discussed Christmas tree corners, hiring an influencer for the Swedish festival, and ladies’ night out- Blossoms and Bridgerton. COG- discussed the parking lot upgraded for the Smith Street parking lot. Discussed the One Voice Group. Looking for each mayor to appoint someone to the Measure C Committee.
Council Member Smith reported that the Finance Committee met, discussed Measure E.
Community Services discussed the Dog Park opening is set for April 12, 2025, at 12:00PM.
Looking into grants.
Council Member Palomar discussed the Planning Commission meeting. Division 2 Valley Champions for boys for wrestling who brought home 3 state medals.
Mayor Pursell thanked Council Member North for attending COG.
Mayor Pursell adjourned the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting at 6:52 PM.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk
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Invoice No Description Reference
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Coldo 2/14/2025 Staples-Finance supplies 28.66
Coldo 2/14/2025 Excel Training-M. Lozano 67.25
Coldo 2/14/2025 Excel Training-M. Lozano 67.25
Coldo 2/14/2025 Air Oasis Air Filter 27.25
Coldo 2/14/2025 Staples-Finance Supplies 79.26
Coldo 2/14/2025 Air Oasis Air Filter 27.24
Coldo 2/14/2025 Staples-Finance supplies 28.65
Coldo 2/14/2025 Staples-Finance Supplies 79.26
Coldo 2/14/2025 Excel Training-M. Lozano 67.25
Coldo 2/14/2025 Excel Training-M. Lozano 67.25
Cstnd 2/14/2025 Amazon-Senior center-copy paper 47.94
Cstnd 2/14/2025 Smart and Final-Birthday lunch supplies 99.41 Cstnd 2/14/2025 Amazon-Senior center-sink cleaner 10.84 Cstnd 2/14/2025 Amazon-Senior Center new vacuum 207.04
Hrndz 2/14/2025 Paypal Membership for CPR classes 25.00 Hrndz 2/14/2025 AFSS Conf-Session 2- Grants for fire depts 50.00 Hrndz 2/14/2025 Zazzle-FF of the Year Plaque 73.84
Hrndz 2/14/2025 Central Calif Peer Support Conf 3/4- Capt Clark, Ro 46.36 Hrndz 2/14/2025 AFSS Conf-Session 1 Mars Training/strike teams-Ro 50.00 Osbrn 2/14/2025 Swiftchoice-Parts 116.54
Osbrn 2/14/2025 Home Depot- Equipment 94.21
Owen 2-14-2025 Amazon-Janitorial Supplies 60.59
Owen 2-14-2025 Amazon-Office Supplies 15.94
Owen 2-14-2025 Amazon-Janitorial Supplies 21.78
Owen 2-14-2025 Amazon- HR supplies 30.50
Owen 2-14-2025 Amazon-Janitorial Supplies 27.04
Owen 2-14-2025 Amazon- office supplies 13.07
Plsgd 2/14/2025 Admin Car Gas 24.20
Plsgd 2/14/2025 CCAC Advanced Academy 100.00
Plsgd 2/14/2025 Admin Car Wash 14.00
Plszj 2-14-2025 Advanced Combat-Sexual Assault Investigations (Jimenez) 250.00 Plszj 2-14-2025 Vista Print Business Cards (Gong) 52.29 Plszj 2-14-2025 Amazon-HP Toner Cartidges 4pk 144.70
Plszj 2-14-2025 Advanced Combat-Sexual Assault Investigations (Arevalo) 250.00 Plszj 2-14-2025 Police Embossed Shoe Covers (Investigations) 57.48 Plszj 2-14-2025 Amazon-HP Toner Cartridges 3pk wireless mouse, mouse pad 150.94 Plszj 2-14-2025 PSA Training Enhanced Drug Identification (Meza) 125.00 Plszj 2-14-2025 Microsoft mop pads 3pk (Wayde) 8.99
Plszj 2-14-2025 Lake Natoma Inn (SLI4) (Forlines) 401.70 Plszj 2-14-2025 Advanced Combat- Sexual Assault Investigations (Ruiz) 250.00 Robts 2-14-2025 USPS- postage for large envelope 2.31
Robts 2-14-2025 Shell Oil-Fuel C140 116.48
Salns 2/14/2025 Walmart-Samsung Galaxy Black (Investigations) 63.46 Wndvr 2-14-2025 Office Max Supplies 16.58
Wndvr 2-14-2025 Enroll Ease 390.00
Wndvr 2-14-2025 Dropbox 270.00
Wndvr 2-14-2025 Credit-Hilton Hotel-San Diego -359.63
Wndvr 2-14-2025 Dropbox 270.00
AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (3/13/2025 10:13 AM) Page 1 Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
Invoice No Description Reference
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4789: 4,127.92
87165 5074 24/7 PETVETS 02/28/2025
84429 Emergency Exam-Canine Euthanasia 6/22/24 323.10
89508 Emergency Exam-Feline Euthanasia 1/19/25 (Call out 2501190687) 212.40 Total for Check Number 87165: 535.50
87166 3521 A.O.K INDUSTRIES 02/28/2025
25-005 Discing Business Park 250.00
Total for Check Number 87166: 250.00
87167 5064 AGRI-TURF DISTRIBUTING LLC 02/28/2025
103242 Burrow RX Oil Gophers 983.56
Total for Check Number 87167: 983.56
87168 3565 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 02/28/2025
14C4-HXYR-3TPN Bolt cutters, pliers-new E141 184.64
14QM-MKL9-JXTG Dishwasher soap 37.92
1CVP-9PH9-6XFH Dept supplies, tpaper, gain soap 176.24
1D1H-MQP1W-MFTV Honeywell key safe, external dr 154.31
1KRX-JR4F-CKJW Credit for soap -31.98
1P6F-F9M1-GKWN Dep supplies, zip lock bags 76.85
Total for Check Number 87168: 597.98
87169 4545 AMAZON.COM SALES, INC. 02/28/2025
Feb21 Clorox Bleach 3 pack 23.30
Feb21 File folders, computer speakers, & nitrile gloves 292.41 Feb21 Hanging File Folders (2 packs) 38.42
Total for Check Number 87169: 354.13
87170 3891 AMERICAN BUSINESS MACHINES 02/28/2025
786289 Senior Center Black Toner 15.00
790973 Waste Toner Bottle 7.50
790973 Waste Toner Bottle 7.50
Total for Check Number 87170: 30.00
87171 4875 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC 02/28/2025
85661204 Medical Supplies 126.90
85666177 Medical Supplies 14.95
Total for Check Number 87171: 141.85
87172 3054 BSK ASSOCIATES 02/28/2025
AI032205 Well Treatment BACT 2/3/25 119.12
AI04113 Well Treatment BACT 2/11/25 119.12
AI04119 Well Treatment BACT 2/20/2025 208.46
AI04542 Well Treatment BACT 2/18/2025 119.12
AI04863 Well Treatment BACT 2/20/2025 29.78
AI05334 Well Treatment BACT 2/11/25 681.40
Total for Check Number 87172: 1,277.00
87173 4429 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC 02/28/2025
34937666 Contract Charge (Sept) 601.90
34937666 CL Meter Usage (Aug) 119.85
AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (3/13/2025 10:13 AM) Page 2 Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
Invoice No Description Reference
34937666 Maintenance & Service (Sept) 114.42
38526014 Senior Center Printer Services 21.13
Total for Check Number 87173: 857.30
87174 3991 JOSH CAREY 02/28/2025
March 2025 Per Diem- Per Diem Firearms Instructor Course POST Plan IV 115.00 SLI1 Per Diem- Supervisory Leadership Institute 3/9-3/12/25 Post Plan 301.00 Total for Check Number 87174: 416.00
87175 3069 CASCADE FIRE EQUIPMENT 02/28/2025
16947 Nomex Coat-Chief Roberts 470.17
Total for Check Number 87175: 470.17
87176 4861 CCLS, INC 02/28/2025
24759 INV# 24759 LANDSCAPE FEB 25- KINGS ESTATES 1,170.00 24759 INV# 24759 LANDSCAPE FEB 25- VETS 920.00
Total for Check Number 87176: 2,090.00
87177 5021 CENTRAL CALIFORNIA S.P.C.A 02/28/2025
634,575,289 Animal Services 5.00
Total for Check Number 87177: 5.00
87178 3918 CINTAS 02/28/2025
Feb 2025 Uniforms- MN Public Works-2/1/25-2/28/25 51.10 Feb 2025 Uniforms- MN Public Works-2/1/25-2/28/25 102.39 Feb 2025 Uniforms- MN Public Works-2/1/25-2/28/25 123.88 Feb 2025 Uniforms- MN Public Works-2/1/25-2/28/25 545.72 Feb 2025 Uniforms- MN Public Works-2/1/25-2/28/25 923.87 Total for Check Number 87178: 1,746.96
87179 3487 CRANE'S WASTE OIL 02/28/2025
202469 PW Waste Oil 255.00
Total for Check Number 87179: 255.00
87180 5002 DATA TICKET, INC 02/28/2025
175931 Citation Processing Services Jan 2025 205.58
Total for Check Number 87180: 205.58
87181 3148 DON BERRY CONSTRUCTION INC 02/28/2025
02/13/2025 Refund hydrant meter deposit after water calculations 1,573.63 Total for Check Number 87181: 1,573.63
87182 4615 EMERALD TEXTILES SERVICES 02/28/2025
EFRE-00226319 Linens, Mats 2/9/25-2/15/25 288.83
Total for Check Number 87182: 288.83
87183 4975 TAYPHRAANUSONE ANTHONY FENTHONG 02/28/2025
Reimb Recert EMT License 82.00
Total for Check Number 87183: 82.00
87184 5084 FIGUEROA CONCRETE PARTNERS 02/28/2025
02/24/2025 Refund Hydrant Meter Deposit After Water Calculations 1,889.41 AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (3/13/2025 10:13 AM) Page 3 Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
Invoice No Description Reference
Total for Check Number 87184: 1,889.41
87185 3188 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF 02/28/2025
SO21863 Prisoner Processing (3) Q4 04/01/24-06/30/24 107.40 SO22092 Prisoner Processing (2) Q1 7/1/24-9/30/24 71.60 SO22363 Prisoner Processing (4) Q2 10/1/24-12/31/24 144.48 Total for Check Number 87185: 323.48
87186 4640 FRESNO COUNTY TREASURE 02/28/2025
330950 Fresno County Pool Permitting Fees 1,310.00
Total for Check Number 87186: 1,310.00
87187 4932 FRESNO OXYGEN/BARNES WELDING 02/28/2025
63533089 Pool Co2 bulk 403.41
Total for Check Number 87187: 403.41
87188 5001 G&H DIESEL SERVICE, INC. 02/28/2025
49455 90 day bit inspection A504 oil, filter change, motor oil, filter 889.46 Total for Check Number 87188: 889.46
87189 3721 DEREK GAGNON 02/28/2025
March 2025 Per Diem Firearms Instructor Course POST Plan IV 115.00 Total for Check Number 87189: 115.00
87190 4569 JORDAN GONG 02/28/2025
March 10 Per Diem- Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic Pilots Course 115.00 Total for Check Number 87190: 115.00
87191 5082 GRENZ BENEFIT SOLUTIONS & ADMINISTRATORS 02/28/2025 Feb 2025 HRA Admin Fees 80.10
Feb 2025 HRA Admin Fees 75.00
Feb 2025 HRA Admin Fees 7.50
Feb 2025 HRA Admin Fees 60.00
Feb 2025 HRA Admin Fees 98.00
Feb 2025 HRA Admin Fees 237.30
Feb 2025 HRA Admin Fees 30.00
Feb 2025 HRA Admin Fees 51.00
Feb 2025 HRA Admin Fees 10.20
Feb 2025 HRA Admin Fees 450.00
Feb 2025 HRA Admin Fees 30.00
Feb 2025 HRA Admin Fees 30.00
Feb 2025 HRA Admin Fees 22.50
Feb 2025 HRA Admin Fees 410.10
Feb 2025 HRA Admin Fees 330.00
Feb 2025 HRA Admin Fees 30.00
Feb 2025 HRA Admin Fees 38.40
Feb 2025 HRA Admin Fees 78.90
Jan 2025 HRA Admin Fees 30.00
Jan 2025 HRA Admin Fees 450.00
Jan 2025 2024 Runout Claim-Henderson 85.00
Jan 2025 2024 Runout Claim-Palsgaard 8.20
Jan 2025 HRA Admin Fees 380.10
Jan 2025 2024 Runout Claim-Forlines 85.00
Jan 2025 HRA Admin Fees 75.00
Jan 2025 2024 Runout Claim-Palsgaard 8.20
AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (3/13/2025 10:13 AM) Page 4 Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
Invoice No Description Reference
Jan 2025 HRA Admin Fees 22.50
Jan 2025 2024 Runout Claim-Resendez 4,237.80
Jan 2025 HRA Admin Fees 315.00
Jan 2025 HRA Admin Fees 38.40
Jan 2025 HRA Admin Fees 30.00
Jan 2025 HRA Admin Fees 30.00
Jan 2025 HRA Admin Fees 30.00
Jan 2025 2024 Runout Claim-Henderson 52.94
Jan 2025 2024 Runout Claim-Resendez 4,237.81
Jan 2025 HRA Admin Fees 78.90
Jan 2025 HRA Admin Fees 7.50
Jan 2025 HRA Admin Fees 45.00
Jan 2025 HRA Admin Fees 237.30
Jan 2025 HRA Admin Fees 10.20
Jan 2025 HRA Admin Fees 39.00
Jan 2025 HRA Admin Fees 80.10
Jan 2025 HRA Admin Fees 51.00
Total for Check Number 87191: 12,733.95
87192 3994 GUARDIAN 02/28/2025
3/1/25-3/31/25 Monthly Ins Premium-3/2025- VSP Vision 1,119.53 3/1/25-3/31/25 Monthly Ins Premium-3/2025 Guardian Dental 5,010.88 3/1/25-3/31/25 Monthly Ins Premium-3/2025 Life Employee 222.90 3/1/25-3/31/25 Monthly Ins Premium-3/2025 Vol Life Ins 1,693.19 3/1/25-3/31/25 Monthly Ins Premium-3/2025 Vol Ins Plans 1,708.26 Total for Check Number 87192: 9,754.76
87193 3225 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 02/28/2025
02/18/2025 PW Supplies/City Hall Blind 109.33
Total for Check Number 87193: 109.33
87194 3534 JACK'S REFRIGERATION, INC. 02/28/2025
76131 PD Work Order Check Unit 135.00
77110 PD Work Order Check Unit 2.03
Total for Check Number 87194: 137.03
87195 3860 JAS PACIFIC 02/28/2025
PC7364 Inspections Billing period 1/01/25-1/31/25 4,515.00 Total for Check Number 87195: 4,515.00
87196 4830 JC LAND MANAGEMENT INC 02/28/2025
2239 INV# 2239 Landscape Servcies November 2024 6,572.20 2293 INV# 2293 Landscape Servcies January 2025 6,572.20 Total for Check Number 87196: 13,144.40
87197 4622 JENSEN & PILEGARD #2 02/28/2025
745070 2-Chainsaws and 2- blowers. 2,275.31
Total for Check Number 87197: 2,275.31
87198 3887 KINGS INDUSTRIAL OCC. MED CTR., INC. 02/28/2025 269299 Pre employment physical- S. Chavez 697.41
Total for Check Number 87198: 697.41
87199 3686 KINGSBURG AUTO CARE 02/28/2025
AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (3/13/2025 10:13 AM) Page 5 Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
Invoice No Description Reference
18843 PD # 1734 Maintenance 868.93
18846 PD # 1734 Maintenance 205.11
18852 PD # 1628 Maintenance 742.28
Total for Check Number 87199: 1,816.32
87200 3625 KINGSBURG MEDIA FOUNDATION 02/28/2025
CWM12318 Replace aged computer, Hard drive only (Admin) 2,369.40 Total for Check Number 87200: 2,369.40
87201 3266 BRENT KROEGER 02/28/2025
March10 Per Diem- Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic Pilots Course 115.00 Total for Check Number 87201: 115.00
87202 3267 KULOW BROS. 02/28/2025
8922 Business Cards-A Henderson 63.57
Total for Check Number 87202: 63.57
87203 4517 LECHOWICZ & TSENG MUNICIPAL CONSULTANTS 02/28/2025 3 WATER RATE STUDY 11/1/24 TO 1/31/25 3,570.00
Total for Check Number 87203: 3,570.00
87204 3275 LIEBERT, CASSIDY, WHITMORE 02/28/2025
284302 LCW General Legal Dec. 31, 2024 315.00
Total for Check Number 87204: 315.00
87205 3279 MARCO LOPEZ 02/28/2025
March 10 Per Diem- Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic Pilots Course 115.00 Total for Check Number 87205: 115.00
87206 3997 MID VALLEY DISPOSAL RECYCLING & TRANSFER STATION 02/28/2025 77004400 Drop off fee for 20YD Dumpster 50.00
Total for Check Number 87206: 50.00
87207 3466 NAPA AUTO PARTS 02/28/2025
696139 PW E-622 Trailer Lamp 26.69
696668 PW Equipment 12.21
697753 PW Oil for vehicles 45.70
Total for Check Number 87207: 84.60
87208 3307 NELSON'S ACE HARDWARE-SELMA 02/28/2025
158188 PW Hardware Supplies 37.83
158191 PW Hardware Supplies 8.30
158203 2 kit drill, saw, equipment- new E141 466.35
158269 Ceiling fan duster, telescopic pole 46.07
158397 Wiring, ballast elect 31.36
158472 Water Supplies 54.51
158513 Landscape pin 6.46
158647 PW Hardware Supplies 117.72
Total for Check Number 87208: 768.60
87209 4876 OAT & OAK LLC 02/28/2025
72277 BID Social Media Manager Jan 2025 2,500.00
AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (3/13/2025 10:13 AM) Page 6 Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
Invoice No Description Reference
Total for Check Number 87209: 2,500.00
87210 3312 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 02/28/2025
4445-490029 PW Equipment 61.49
4445-490953 PW Shop Supplies 16.34
Total for Check Number 87210: 77.83
87211 3315 P G & E 02/28/2025
2/12/2025 Electricity 1/15/25-2/12/25 Acct#2493668675-7 30.49 2/12/2025 Electricity 1/15/25-2/12/25 Acct#2493668675-7 30.49 2/12/2025 #2 Electricity 1/15/25-2/12/25 Acct#5421414331-2 140.29 2/12/2025 #3 Electricity 1/15/25-2/12/25 Acct#7502184272-1 4,695.61 2/12/2025 #3 Electricity 1/15/25-2/12/25 Acct#7502184272-1 4,695.60 Total for Check Number 87211: 9,592.48
87212 3333 PRICE PAIGE&COMPANY, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT 02/28/2025 35107 Work in Progress year end June 30, 2024 3,291.40
35107 Work in Progress year end June 30, 2024 2,586.10
35107 Work in Progress year end June 30, 2024 5,877.50
Total for Check Number 87212: 11,755.00
87213 4715 PRICKETTS DISTRIBUTING, INC. 02/28/2025
371418 Senior Center Ice Machine 208.00
Total for Check Number 87213: 208.00
87214 3335 PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT 02/28/2025
Sig P365 Xmacro 9mm 17RD (Gonzales) 267.09
566218 Sig P365 Xmacro 9mm 17RD (Gonzales) 463.03
568640 Ballistic Vest Chavez 885.20
Total for Check Number 87214: 1,615.32
87215 3337 PROVOST & PRITCHARD 02/28/2025
116976 Kings Estates V Ceqa Document Prep. Reimb from West Star 6,415.00 116977 Planning On Call Services Jan. 1- Jan. 31, 2025 5,947.88 117156 GIS Services Jan. 1- Jan. 31, 2025 851.20
117177 City Focused G.P. Update Jan. 1-Jan. 31, 2025 9,776.00 Total for Check Number 87215: 22,990.08
87216 4667 DARIUSS RODRIGUEZ 02/28/2025
Reimb Paramedic Recert State 300.00
Reimb Paramedic Recert County 48.00
Total for Check Number 87216: 348.00
87217 3368 SIGN RANCH BY ROD'S CUSTOM SIGNS02/28/2025
15825 Vehicle Signs and Lettering (Units 2521, 2523) 658.68 Total for Check Number 87217: 658.68
87218 3369 SILVAS OIL COMPANY, INC. 02/28/2025
1967789CT PW & CH Gas Chrgs 2/1/25-2/15/25 214.99
1967789CT PW & CH Gas Chrgs 2/1/25-2/15/25 158.73
1967789CT PW & CH Gas Chrgs 2/1/25-2/15/25 143.52
1967789CT PW & CH Gas Chrgs 2/1/25-2/15/25 149.59
1967789CT PW & CH Gas Chrgs 2/1/25-2/15/25 38.63
AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (3/13/2025 10:13 AM) Page 7 Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
Invoice No Description Reference
1967789CT PW & CH Gas Chrgs 2/1/25-2/15/25 38.63
1967789CT PW & CH Gas Chrgs 2/1/25-2/15/25 221.23
196890CT KES Fuel (Jimenez) 139.45
196890CT GF Fuels 2,257.50
196890CT ACT Fuel (Gomez) 322.93
196890CT Measure E Fuels (Stephens, Salinas, Forlines, Ruiz, Padavick) 1,189.77 196890CT KHS Fuel (Arevalo) 77.65
196891CT Fire - 2/1/25-2/15/25 708.41
196891CT Measure E - 2/1/25-2/15/25 708.40
196891CT Ambulance - 2/1/25-2/15/25 708.40
Total for Check Number 87218: 7,077.83
87219 3380 STATE OF CALIFORNIA-D O J 02/28/2025
793595 Fingerprint FBI 187.00
793595 Fed Lvl Volteer-Billed 25.00
793595 Fingerprints Apps(Qty 11) 352.00
798939 Blood Alcohol Analysis (Jan 2024) Qty 4 140.00
Total for Check Number 87219: 704.00
87220 4028 SUPERIOR POOL CARE 02/28/2025
5056 Owner-Eddie C. Reed Monthly Service February Invoice # 5056 2,600.00 Total for Check Number 87220: 2,600.00
87221 4334 TELSTAR 02/28/2025
124284 Well #12 PLC 1,404.00
124419 Well #12 PLC 1,624.00
Total for Check Number 87221: 3,028.00
87222 3396 THE BUSINESS JOURNAL 02/28/2025
2025-6584 Notice of Unclaimed Property Publishing 2/2025 280.00 Total for Check Number 87222: 280.00
87223 3397 THE GAS COMPANY 02/28/2025
02/10/2025 Gas Services 1/8/25-2/6/25 242.71
02/10/2025 Gas Services 1/8/25-2/6/25 186.82
02/10/2025 Gas Services 1/8/25-2/6/25 426.93
02/10/2025 Gas Services 1/8/25-2/6/25 4,806.05
02/10/2025 Gas Services 1/8/25-2/6/25 98.42
02/10/2025 Gas Services 1/8/25-2/6/25 181.30
02/10/2025 Gas Services 1/8/25-2/6/25 139.56
02/10/2025 Gas Services 1/8/25-2/6/25 838.18
02/10/2025 Gas Services 1/8/25-2/6/25 332.98
Total for Check Number 87223: 7,252.95
87224 4636 THE MOWERS EDGE INC 02/28/2025
211603 Chainsaw Sprocket and Clutch 101.32
Total for Check Number 87224: 101.32
87225 UB*00076 MICHELLE & JEFF VANDERSTEEN 02/28/2025
Refund Check 012079-000, 1601 KLEPPER ST 10.43
Total for Check Number 87225: 10.43
87226 3416 VERIZONWIRELESS 02/28/2025
6106107804 Cellular Svc. Jan. 16- Feb. 15, 2025 25.39
AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (3/13/2025 10:13 AM) Page 8 Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
Invoice No Description Reference
6106107804 Cellular Svc. Jan. 16- Feb. 15, 2025 36.50
6106107804 Cellular Svc. Jan. 16- Feb. 15, 2025 88.69
6106107804 Cellular Svc. Jan. 16- Feb. 15, 2025 78.72
6106107804 Cellular Svc. Jan. 16- Feb. 15, 2025 95.48
6106107804 Cellular Svc. Jan. 16- Feb. 15, 2025 20.81
6106107804 Cellular Svc. Jan. 16- Feb. 15, 2025 34.26
6106107804 Cellular Svc. Jan. 16- Feb. 15, 2025 52.19
6106107804 Cellular Svc. Jan. 16- Feb. 15, 2025 85.39
6106107805 Wireless bill for fire/amb Jan. 16- Feb. 15, 2025 1,186.45 Total for Check Number 87226: 1,703.88
87227 3421 VINCENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 02/28/2025
89682 Repair KNG2P150 SN 10060301910049 525.00
89683 KNG2PI50 CMD Repair SN 10060301192 332.68
89684 Repair GPH102X CMD radio SN 0837054 275.46
Total for Check Number 87227: 1,133.14
87228 4468 FER YANG 02/28/2025
02/21/2025 Tuition Reimbursement- University of Phoenix 1,364.00 Total for Check Number 87228: 1,364.00
Total for 2/28/2025: 148,969.79
ACH 3231 ICMA RETIREMENT CORP - WIRE 457 03/07/2025
PR Batch 00001.03.2025 457 Mission Square PR Batch 00001.03.2025 457 Mission Square 7,909.80 PR Batch 00001.03.2025 457 Percent - Mission Square PR Batch 00001.03.2025 457 Percent - Mission Square 631.01 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 3231: 8,540.81
ACH 3470 Internal Revenue Service - ACH 03/07/2025
PR Batch 00001.03.2025 Medicare Employer Portion PR Batch 00001.03.2025 Medicare Employer Portion 4,511.69 PR Batch 00001.03.2025 FICA Employer Portion PR Batch 00001.03.2025 FICA Employer Portion 19,291.08 PR Batch 00001.03.2025 Federal Income Tax PR Batch 00001.03.2025 Federal Income Tax 27,078.42 PR Batch 00001.03.2025 FICA Employee Portion PR Batch 00001.03.2025 FICA Employee Portion 19,291.08 PR Batch 00001.03.2025 Medicare Employee Portion PR Batch 00001.03.2025 Medicare Employee Portion 4,511.69 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 3470: 74,683.96
ACH 3471 Employment Development Department - ACH03/07/2025 PR Batch 00001.03.2025 State Income Tax PR Batch 00001.03.2025 State Income Tax 11,233.99 PR Batch 00001.03.2025 CA SDI PR Batch 00001.03.2025 CA SDI 3,279.00 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 3471: 14,512.99
ACH 3472 CalPERS - ACH 03/07/2025
PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Misc. Classic PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Misc. Classic 2,717.19 PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Safety Police PEPRPR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Safety Police PEPR A ER A ER 9,947.25 PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Misc. Classic ER PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Misc. Classic ER 4,691.88 PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Reported FLSA PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Reported FLSA 1,781.61 PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Safety Police ER PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Safety Police ER 3,897.64 PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Safety Fire ER PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Safety Fire ER 5,054.32 PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Misc. PEPRA ER PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Misc. PEPRA ER 5,066.05 PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Safety Fire PEPRAPR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Safety Fire PEPRA 6,448.89 PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Safety Police PEPRAPR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Safety Police PEPRA 10,399.12 PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Safety Fire PEPRA ER PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Safety Fire PEPRA ER 6,912.99 PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Safety Fire -ClassicPR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Safety Fire -Classic 1,950.08 PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Misc. PEPRA PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Misc. PEPRA 4,988.80 AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (3/13/2025 10:13 AM) Page 9 Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
Invoice No Description Reference
PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Safety Police PR Batch 00001.03.2025 PERS Safety Police 1,503.01 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 3472: 65,358.83
ACH 4707 ICMA-WIRE 401(A) 03/07/2025
PR Batch 00001.03.2025 Def Comp 401(a) ICMAPR Batch 00001.03.2025 Def Comp 401(a) ICMA 250.00 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4707: 250.00
87229 3660 KPFA 03/07/2025
PR Batch 00001.03.2025 Professional Firefighters Asc. PR Batch 00001.03.2025 Professional Firefighters Asc. 720.00 Total for Check Number 87229: 720.00
87230 3525 Kingsburg Police KPOA 03/07/2025
PR Batch 00001.03.2025 KPOA Union Dues PR Batch 00001.03.2025 KPOA Union Dues 1,160.00 Total for Check Number 87230: 1,160.00
Total for 3/7/2025: 165,226.59
Report Total (72 checks): 314,196.38
AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (3/13/2025 10:13 AM) Page 10
CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
REPORT TO: Mayor Pursell & City Council
REPORT FROM: Alma Colado, Finance Director REVIEWED BY: AP AGENDA ITEM: Treasurer’s Reports
ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ___Resolution _√_ Motion ____Receive/File
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Attached for the Council’s information is the Treasurer’s Report for the Quarter ended December 31, 2024.
Historically, the City invested most of our reserves with the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). LAIF is a pooled investment fund established by the state to provide cities with safe investment option that is administered by the State of California Treasure’s Office. Interest rates in LAIF lag behind the current economic trends; earnings or returns are typically lower than other investment channels. At the end of the second quarter, the interest rate for LAIF was at 4.43%.
Currently the cash balances of the City of Kingsburg are invested in Local Area Investment Fund Pool (LAIF) and California CLASS Pool investments.
In the first half of the 2022-23 Fiscal Year, the Council amended the city’s financial policy to allow for investment with California CLASS. CA CLASS is a local government investment pool that 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. While CA 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. At the end of the second quarter, the interest rate for CA CLASS was at 4.64%.
The monthly financial summaries attached provide a detailed report of the City’s cash and investments. A responsibility of the City Council is to monitor the financial transactions and cash management. Acceptance of the quarterly summary indicates that the council is aware of the financial status of the city.
RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL
1. City Council accepts the Treasurer’s Report from October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)
N/A
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION/KEY METRIC
1. Financial Stability.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
None related to the City budget.
ATTACHED INFORMATION
1. Treasurer’s Reports
Meeting Date: 03/19/2025
Agenda Item: 3
FISCAL IMPACT:
1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? Yes
2. Is it Currently Budgeted? N/A
3. If Budgeted, Which Line? N/A
Pooled Investments Interest Rate
Petty Cash/Change Fund N/A $ 1,050.00
WestAmerica Payroll A/C N/A 207,804.12
WestAmerica Bank General Operating N/A 284,565.88
WestAmerica Finance Authority A/C N/A 11,750.14
Cal Class Investments 5.004% 12,884,076.48
Local Agency Investment Fund-City 4.518% 171,498.85
Total $ 13,560,745.47
Funds
General Fund- $3,215,821.52
Pool -$274,579.59
Senior Center -$401,198.57
CDBG -$344,333.84
Park Improvements -$371,027.11
Transient Oriented Development -$404,036.03
San Joaquin Valley Air Grant $21.00
COPS $71,485.05
Linnaea Villas Public Project $99,544.68
ARPA Funds $1,811,706.83
Frontage Road $5,038.58
Heritage Clean Grant -$3,176.81
18th Ave Sidewalks $462.00
10th Ave Reconstruction $71,103.77
18/Kern Lighted Crosswalk -$13,756.87
Bethel Avenue Improvements $10,652.37
Madsen Ave Recon Sierra to Std -$605,719.37
Madsen Av Bike Pth Strd to Kam -$34,709.91
Bethel Sierra Roundabout $2,005.49
Mehlert Ave Reconstruction -$32,121.94
Funds -$36,293.08
18th Ave Sidewalks -$105,238.00
18th Ave Sidewalks-Sierra-Stroud -$232,979.05
Fund $519,726.28
LTF 3 $131,257.74
LTF 8 $667,370.08
Measure C $357,895.02
Measure E -$35,753.61
Abandoned Vehicle $18,304.31
Act Task Force -$24,677.44
School Resource Officer Grant -$201,274.40
KJUHSD SRO Grant -$83.26
Elementary SRO Grant -$40,370.64
Tri-County-Emtparamedic Grant -$99,166.47
Capital Facilites $6,081,380.88
Sewer $1,770,574.22
Storm Drain $216,219.74
Par & Rec $759,255.87
Traffic Impact $14,231.67
Equipment Reserve $26,978.94
Water $378,393.22
Solid Waste -$10,733.87
Ambulance -$2,682,767.24
Risk Management $98,778.43
CALPERS UAL Fund $1,449,630.38
Economic Stabilization Fund $694,640.08
Equipment Reserve Fund $534,140.12
Forgivable Loan Program Fund $385,993.20
RDA Cap Proj Successor Agency $148,262.28
RDA Low/Mod Successor Agency -$81,134.39
Finance Authority -$101,353.97
Spec Assess 91-1 Agency -$219,999.96
Spec Assess 91-1 Supp Agency $815.47
Spec Assess 92-1 Agency $135,293.38
Spec Assess 92-2 Agency $96,056.09
Landscaping & Lighting -$5,786.47
Community Facilities District $668,967.53
Cash Payroll Clearing -$539,185.35
Deposit adjustments $20,196.49
Total $ 13,560,745.47
City of Kingsburg Treasurer's Report
Pooled Cash Investments and Cash
Period Ended October 31, 2024
13,000,000.00
14,000,000.00
15,000,000.00
16,000,000.00
17,000,000.00
18,000,000.00
19,000,000.00
20,000,000.00
21,000,000.00
MONTHLY POOLED CASH AND INVESTMENTS
FY 24-25
FY 23-24
FY 22-23
FY 21-22
FY 20-21
Pooled Investments Interest Rate
Petty Cash/Change Fund N/A $ 1,050.00
WestAmerica Payroll A/C N/A -
WestAmerica Bank General Operating N/A 229,353.59
WestAmerica Finance Authority A/C N/A 11,750.14
Cal Class Investments 4.827% 12,734,346.05
Local Agency Investment Fund-City 4.477% 171,498.85
Total $ 13,147,998.63
Funds
General Fund- $2,794,316.96
Pool -$291,406.58
Senior Center -$417,196.71
CDBG -$9,466.29
Park Improvements -$491,496.61
Transient Oriented Development -$404,036.03
San Joaquin Valley Air Grant $21.00
COPS $191,742.08
Linnaea Villas Public Project $99,544.68
ARPA Funds $1,806,095.39
Frontage Road $5,038.58
Heritage Clean Grant -$229,615.01
18th Ave Sidewalks $462.00
10th Ave Reconstruction $71,103.77
18/Kern Lighted Crosswalk -$13,756.87
Bethel Avenue Improvements $10,652.37
Madsen Ave Recon Sierra to Std -$47,492.91
Madsen Av Bike Pth Strd to Kam -$34,709.91
Bethel Sierra Roundabout $2,005.49
Mehlert Ave Reconstruction -$32,121.94
Funds -$36,293.08
18th Ave Sidewalks -$105,238.00
18th Ave Sidewalks-Sierra-Stroud -$232,979.05
Fund $562,132.98
LTF 3 $131,664.91
LTF 8 $653,727.74
Measure C $369,098.97
Measure E -$128,000.63
Abandoned Vehicle $18,361.08
Act Task Force -$46,594.10
School Resource Officer Grant -$201,274.40
KJUHSD SRO Grant -$14,739.21
Elementary SRO Grant -$15,670.76
Tri-County-Emtparamedic Grant -$99,166.47
Capital Facilites $6,066,221.32
Sewer $1,784,077.47
Storm Drain $216,890.32
Par & Rec $771,638.10
Traffic Impact $14,275.81
Equipment Reserve $27,062.61
Water $393,935.54
Solid Waste $162,108.78
Ambulance -$3,596,083.16
Risk Management $200,574.60
CALPERS UAL Fund $1,449,630.38
Economic Stabilization Fund $694,640.08
Equipment Reserve Fund $534,140.12
Forgivable Loan Program Fund $385,993.20
RDA Cap Proj Successor Agency $148,262.28
RDA Low/Mod Successor Agency -$81,134.39
Finance Authority -$101,353.97
Spec Assess 91-1 Agency -$219,999.96
Spec Assess 91-1 Supp Agency $815.47
Spec Assess 92-1 Agency $135,293.38
Spec Assess 92-2 Agency $96,056.09
Landscaping & Lighting -$5,786.47
Community Facilities District $665,474.72
Cash Payroll Clearing -$492,059.35
Deposit adjustments $32,612.22
Total $ 13,147,998.63
City of Kingsburg Treasurer's Report
Pooled Cash Investments and Cash
Period Ended November 30, 2024
13,000,000.00
14,000,000.00
15,000,000.00
16,000,000.00
17,000,000.00
18,000,000.00
19,000,000.00
20,000,000.00
21,000,000.00
MONTHLY POOLED CASH AND INVESTMENTS
FY 24-25
FY 23-24
FY 22-23
FY 21-22
FY 20-21
Pooled Investments Interest Rate
Petty Cash/Change Fund N/A $ 1,050.00
WestAmerica Payroll A/C N/A -
WestAmerica Bank General Operating N/A 748,908.11
WestAmerica Finance Authority A/C N/A 11,750.14
Cal Class Investments 4.639% 12,983,253.07
Local Agency Investment Fund-City 4.434% 871,498.85
Total $ 14,616,460.17
Funds
General Fund- $4,083,108.99
Pool -$311,810.38
Senior Center -$428,495.61
CDBG -$9,466.29
Park Improvements -$588,732.53
Transient Oriented Development -$404,036.03
San Joaquin Valley Air Grant $21.00
COPS $207,304.31
Linnaea Villas Public Project $99,544.68
ARPA Funds $1,789,806.26
Frontage Road $5,038.58
Heritage Clean Grant -$229,615.01
18th Ave Sidewalks $462.00
10th Ave Reconstruction $71,103.77
18/Kern Lighted Crosswalk -$13,756.87
Bethel Avenue Improvements $10,652.37
Madsen Ave Recon Sierra to Std -$47,492.91
Madsen Av Bike Pth Strd to Kam -$34,709.91
Bethel Sierra Roundabout $2,005.50
Mehlert Ave Reconstruction -$32,121.94
Funds -$36,293.08
18th Ave Sidewalks -$105,238.00
18th Ave Sidewalks-Sierra-Stroud -$232,979.05
Fund $590,238.20
LTF 3 $132,022.49
LTF 8 $873,882.82
Measure C $394,907.90
Measure E -$145,099.03
Abandoned Vehicle $18,410.93
Act Task Force -$63,880.20
School Resource Officer Grant -$201,274.40
KJUHSD SRO Grant -$29,308.77
Elementary SRO Grant -$30,931.87
Tri-County-Emtparamedic Grant -$99,226.47
Capital Facilites $6,115,838.68
Sewer $1,793,498.34
Storm Drain $217,479.23
Par & Rec $778,029.40
Traffic Impact $14,314.57
Equipment Reserve $27,136.09
Water $426,343.99
Solid Waste $177,073.28
Ambulance -$3,698,370.33
Risk Management $61,848.77
CALPERS UAL Fund $1,449,630.38
Economic Stabilization Fund $694,640.08
Equipment Reserve Fund $534,140.12
Forgivable Loan Program Fund $385,993.20
RDA Cap Proj Successor Agency $148,262.28
RDA Low/Mod Successor Agency -$81,134.39
Finance Authority -$101,353.97
Spec Assess 91-1 Agency -$219,999.96
Spec Assess 91-1 Supp Agency $815.47
Spec Assess 92-1 Agency $135,293.38
Spec Assess 92-2 Agency $96,056.09
Landscaping & Lighting $50,966.60
Community Facilities District $785,425.06
Cash Payroll Clearing -$300,190.84
Deposit adjustments -$109,316.80
Total $ 14,616,460.17
City of Kingsburg Treasurer's Report
Pooled Cash Investments and Cash
Period Ended December 31, 2024
13,000,000.00
14,000,000.00
15,000,000.00
16,000,000.00
17,000,000.00
18,000,000.00
19,000,000.00
20,000,000.00
MONTHLY POOLED CASH AND INVESTMENTS
FY 24-25
FY 23-24
FY 22-23
FY 21-22
FY 20-21
CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
REPORT TO: Mayor Pursell & City Council
REPORT FROM: AJ O'Connell, MCP, CBO, CCEA – Building Official REVIEWED BY: AJH AGENDA ITEM: 2024 Building Division Report
ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ___Resolution ____Motion ____Receive/File
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Kingsburg Building Division is tasked with the administration, implementation, and enforcement of the adopted Codes of the City of Kingsburg. These include the 2022 California Building Standards Code, the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, and the provisions of the Kingsburg Municipal Code. The Division accomplishes these tasks by providing three basic services to the public: permit issuance, plans examination, and inspections.
The report is primarily broken down into Residential and Commercial categories. Residential represents any construction project in a 1- or 2-family dwelling unit or an associated accessory structure. Commercial categories represent both commercial and industrial development, as well as any multi-family project of 3 or more dwellings on a single property.
While certain effects of the pandemic from 2020 through 2022 are starting to subside, 2024 saw construction face several issues including higher interest rates, inflation, material shortages, and a lack of qualified labor. Despite this, construction in 2024 within the City of Kingsburg has shown remarkable resiliency. Certain sectors of construction have rebounded to almost pre-pandemic levels of activity and are primed for a robust year ahead.
In the calendar year 2024, the Building Division enjoyed a vigorous and active year of activity. The attached report details the metrics and accomplishments for the calendar year, and outlines objectives for the upcoming year.
A summary of the report is as follows:
• Permits issued in 2024 – 506 (431 residential, 75 commercial) • Total fees collected - $1,740,270.55 ($1,279,342.85 residential, $460,927.70 commercial) • Total valuation of projects - $56,227,978.98 ($33,002,744.91 residential, $23,225,233.07 commercial) • 57 permits issued for new single-family dwellings, 98 permits issued for residential solar. • New ground-up development was the largest generator of fees for commercial accounting for more than $275,600 in fees collected.
• 143 projects were plan checked in-house by the Building Official. • 2498 inspections were performed with the Building Official performing almost 90% of that total. • Permits were issued for new Union 76 gas station, Stone Plaza Tenant Improvements, Kwik Korner fire rebuild, and PCA Packaging addition. Projects were finaled for Phase I of the Grace Church Multipurpose Facility, Mennonite Disaster Warehouse, and the Kings Estate Phase III. • Accomplishments in 2024 included the awarding of the Community Development Leader Award from SAFEBuilt for Public Service Innovator, approval of Preapproved ADU Plans, and an inspection ride-along by US Representative Jim Costa.
Meeting Date: 03/19/2025
Agenda Item: 4
• For 2025, Building Division will be working to fully assume the duties of Fire Construction Permits and inspections, further integrating the Construction Permit module in GovPilot into existing systems, and preparing for the adoption of the 2025 Building Standards Code.
RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL
1. Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council review and file the Building Division report.
POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. N/A
STRATEGIC GOAL(S) MET:
1. Improve Public Safety
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
None.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
None.
ATTACHED INFORMATION
1. Building Division Report
FISCAL IMPACT:
1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? No
2. Is it Currently Budgeted? No
3. If Budgeted, Which Line? N/A
Building Safety Division Report
for Mayor and City Council
January 2024 – December 2024
City of Kingsburg
February 27, 2025
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council –
It is my pleasure to present to the Mayor and City Council this report on Building Division activity within the City of Kingsburg for the 2024 calendar year. This is the continuation of what I hope are many annual reports regarding the hard work and positive outcomes that City Staff have been undertaking and achieving in the Building Division.
The City of Kingsburg Building Division is tasked with the administration, implementation, and enforcement of the adopted Codes of the City of Kingsburg. These include the 2022 California Building Standards Code, the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, and the provisions of the Kingsburg Municipal Code. The Division accomplishes these tasks by providing three basic services to the public: permit issuance, plans examination, and inspections.
This report will be primarily broken down into Residential and Commercial categories.
Residential represents any construction project in a 1- or 2-family dwelling unit or an associated accessory structure. Commercial categories represent both commercial and industrial development, as well as any multi-family project of 3 or more dwellings on a single property.
While certain effects of the pandemic from 2020 through 2022 are starting to subside, 2024 saw construction face several issues including higher rates for borrowing, volatility in mortgage rates, inflation, material shortages, and a lack of qualified labor. Despite this, construction in 2024 within the City of Kingsburg has shown remarkable resiliency. Certain sectors of construction have rebounded to almost pre-pandemic levels of activity and are primed for a robust year ahead.
• STATISTICAL DATA:
Total Building Permits Issued:
2024 2023 2022 2021
506 590 754 793
The issuance of Building Permits is the most effective means of compliance with adopted Codes and Standards. The Building Division in 2024 issued 506 total Building Permits. This represents a 14% decrease from the number issued in calendar year 2023 and a 36% decrease from permits issued in 2021.
Total Issued Permits by Type:
2024 2023 2022 2021
Residential 431 560 708 730
Commercial 75 60 46 63
The number of building permits issued for Commercial projects (which includes multi-family units of greater than or equal to 3 units) was 75 in 2024. This represents a 25% increase in Commercial activity in the calendar year. Residential building permits issued in 2024 decreased 23% from the amount issued in 2023. This is a trend that is being seen by cities across the state. While residential development has slowed, commercial activity has increased. This should be a testament to the robust economic development efforts of the City and availability of both developable land and in-fill properties.
Total Fees Collected:
2024 2023 2022 2021
Residential $1,279,342.85 $954,643 $1,760,896 $1,645,600 Commercial $460,927.70 $384,862 $374,844 $563,124
Total $1,740,270.55 $1,339,505 $2,135,740 $2,208,724
The overall collection of fees by the Building Division increased by nearly 30% year-overyear from 2023. However, the collection of fees is still lower than the amounts collected in 2022 and 2021.
Total Valuation of Projects:
2024 2023 2022 2021
Residential $33,002,744.91 $25,486,499 $40,852,902 $38,059,143 Commercial $23,225,233.07 $16,127,012 $7,150,332 $29,994,042 Total $56,227,978.98 $41,613,511 $48,003,234 $68,043,185 The valuation of a project is a required piece of information needed for an issued building permit. Defined, the valuation represents the fair market value of materials and labor for a given project. In 2024, the City of Kingsburg saw a nearly 35% increase in the valuation of all projects from the previous year. Residential projects within the City saw an increase of nearly 30% of stated valuation from the previous year. Construction projects saw in increase of 44% since 2023.
2024 Issued Permits by Type:
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Res 18 21 43 45 38 37 53 49 47 29 31 20
Com 6 8 5 8 6 8 4 14 6 4 4 2
The busiest month for permit activity within the Building Division was August with a total of 63 permits issued cumulatively. July was the busiest month for residential permit activity with 53 permits issued, while August was the busiest month for commercial with 14 permits issued. The Building Division issued an average of 36 residential permits per month for calendar year 2024, with commercial activity averaging roughly 6 permits per month for calendar year 2024.
2024 Issued Permits by Residential Project
Number Sum of Valuation Sum of Fees
Addition/Alteration 5 $525,129.58 $9,203.10
Deck/Patio 11 $81,791 $2,848.77
Demolition 3 $9,000 $747.97
Electrical 18 $83,449 $2,712.116
Fire Sprinkler 13 $26,000 $2,986.84
Garage 2 $233,870 $4,760.47
Mechanical 68 $979,952.31 $20,259.45
Master Plan Fire
Sprinkler
4 $8,000 $989.78
Master Plan NSFR 10 $1,000 $500
Rehab 18 $290,739.04 $6,140.70
New Single Family 57 $25,681,693 $1,135,170.16
Other 3 $508,906 $2,700.45
Plumbing 19 $61,114 $1,940.98
Reroof 87 $1,153,356.98 $24,900.86
Solar 98 $2,498,691 $44,833.71
Swimming Pool 15 $860,053 $18,647.49
Total 431 $33,002,744.91 $1,279,342.85
The most issued residential building permit was for solar, representing almost 23% share of the residential permits issued. Solar projects within the City accounted for almost $2.5 million in valuation and produced more than $44,800 in permit revenue for the Building Division. Overall, residential permit valuations and fees collected increased 29% and 34%, respectively.
57 building permits were issued for new single-family residences in 2024 with a combined permit revenue of more than $1.1 million, representing more than $25 million in construction valuation. The number of new single-family permits increased more than 40% since 2023.
2024 Issued Permits by Commercial Project
Number Sum of Valuation Sum of Fees
Addition/Alteration 4 $15,011,300 $127,649.79
Demolition 3 $63,113 $7,540.05
Fire Alarms 5 $77,272.87 $2,394.77
Electrical
Commercial
3 $14,500
$500.05
Fire Sprinkler
Commercial
8 $552,734
$12,088.44
Mechanical 8 $118,350 $4,055.53
New Commercial 4 $4,321,147.63 $275,617.90
Other 4 $76,500 $5,055.29
Plumbing
Commercial
7 $30,203.27
$135.96
Rehab 4 $202,000 $2,927.42
Reroof 11 $360,762 $5,804.25
Sign 6 $62,384.60 $2,003.78
Solar 4 $1,439,965.58 $2,109.60
Tenant Improvement 4 $895,000 $13,044.87
Total 75 $23,225,233.07 $460,927.70
The most issued commercial building permit was for reroofs. 11 permits were issued for this scope of work producing more than $5,800 in revenue. The 4 Addition/Alteration permits issued in 2024 represented the largest share of construction valuation in 2024 accounting for 65% of the valuation share. New Commercial development within the City accounted for the largest revenue source in 2024 bringing in more than $275,617. Overall, the City Building Division issued 25% more building permits for commercial projects than in 2023. Further, the amount of valuation increased by 44% and the fees collected increased by nearly 20% compared to 2023.
2024 Plan Checks Performed
In-House JAS Pacific SolarAPP+
Jan 0 5 1
Feb 7 13 1
Mar 15 6 1
Apr 10 4 1
May 19 7 5
Jun 19 5 7
Jul 13 13 5
Aug 18 13 9
Sep 11 15 7
Oct 17 22 6
Nov 9 5 5
Dec 5 7 3
Totals 143 115 51
City Building Division staff performed 143 plan checks for construction projects in 2024. A further 51 projects were plan checked by the SolarAPP+ software. In-house plan checking services accounted for 46% of the plan checking done. These encompassed both residential and commercial projects. The total number of plan checks performed by the Building Division dropped more than 27% since 2023.
2024 Inspections Performed
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Jun Jul Au
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7 11
8 134 212 239 20
1 24
1 260 15
5 19
8 148 74 2218
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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 98 10
5 77 0 280
Total 13
7 11
8 134 212 239 20
1 24
1 260 25
3 30
3 225 175 2498
October accounted for the busiest month for inspections with 303 total requested inspections, followed by August with 260. The Building Official performed nearly 90% of the inspections in 2024. Consultant services were utilized for the remainder of the inspections.
The number of requested inspections increased by nearly 14% from 2023. 2024 Inspections Performed by Type
Building Sewer 56
Underground Electrical 8
Underground Plumbing 66
Underground Gas 1
Setbacks 70
Foundation 90
Underground Ferrous Grounding 53
Floor Nailing 8
Roof Sheathing 192
Shear Wall 90
Rough Electrical 137
Rough Plumbing 133
Rough Mechanical 131
Rough Frame 159
Rough Gas 2
Reroof 7
Exterior Lath 58
Wall Insulation 85
Attic Insulation 1
Drywall Nail 101
Shower Pan 58
Structural Steel 2
Masonry 4
T-Bar 13
Temp Power 95
Gas Release 52
Pre-Gunite 27
Deck Grounding 21
Pre-Plaster 17
Misc 19
Fire Groundwork 30
Fire Flush 3
Fire Rough Sprinkler 62
Fire Final 23
Building Final 624
Total 2498
Final Inspections for both residential and commercial projects accounted for 26% of the inspections performed in 2024. When analyzing the core structural inspections – Footings, Floor Nailing, Roof Sheathing, Shear Wall, and Rough Framing – these represent 15% of the inspections done by Building Division staff.
2024 Inspections Results
APPROVED 1715
CORRECTIONS 514
PARTIAL APPROVAL 81
COMPLETED 7
PROGRESS 6
CANCELLED 72
NOT READY 76
NO ACCESS 27
RE-INSPECTION FEE 0
Inspections were approved 69% of the time with correction notices accounting for a fifth of the inspection results.
A key component of the Building Division inspection efforts is the Drone Inspection Program.
This innovative program, approved by the Mayor and City Council in 2023, has been groundbreaking in keeping our inspection staff safely on the ground and away from potentially hazardous elevated locations. In 2024, Building Division staff flew the city’s Drone a total of 318 times with a total flight time of nearly 51 hours. Inspections done using the Drone observed 19 instances where Corrections were made. The most common inspection done using the Drone were for Reroof projects, including both Roof Sheathing and Roof Finals.
• SPECIAL PROJECTS:
2024 saw the issuance of building permits for multiple substantial commercial projects.
Examples of these projects include:
Union 76 Gas Station
Nearly 5,000sf Gas Station, Convenience Store, Car Wash, and Taqueria project located at 204 Sierra St. Permits issued in February 2024.
El Potrillo
New 19,200sf Commercial Building in the Kingsburg Business Park for El Potrillo Western Wear offices and retail. Permit issued in May 2024.
Stone Plaza Tenant Improvements
Diccico’s Italian Restaurant in Space 102. 3,756sf of restaurant space in the multi-tenant Stone Plaza Building. Permit issued May 2024.
Senior Center Kitchen Remodel
New kitchen equipment and functional space for the Senior Center food serving operation.
Permit issued in June 2024.
Kwik Korner Fire Rebuild
Ground up rebuild of previously fire damaged gas station. Permit issued in December 2024.
PCA Packaging Addition
Production addition to the existing building and relocation of the rail spur valued at almost $15 million. Permit issued in October 2024.
2024 saw the finalization and issuance of Certficates of Occupancy for the following notable projects:
• City solar projects at the Police Station and Well Site. • Phase I of the Grace Church Multipurpose facility.
• Kings Estate Phase III
• Mennonite Disaster Warehouse
• ACCOMPLISHMENTS
January
On January 1, the Building Division fully launched the GovPilot software for the issuance of building permits. Leading up to this, the Building Division and City Administration had dozens of meetings with the GovPilot staff to refine the software to account for our unique community.
April
In April, the City Council approved a concept for the City of Kingsburg’s first ever Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) plan. This Preapproved Plan simplifies the issuance of permits for ADUs by utilizing a pre-engineered, pre-reviewed, and pre-approved Standard Plan. After approval, the Building Division worked with Precision Engineering Inc, utilizing Regional Early Action Planning grant monies, to develop the technical specifications for 550- and 775-square foot ADUs. The plans were reviewed by in-house plan checkers, JAS Pacific, and Interwest Consulting for conformance to minimum Codes and standards. The Preapproved Plans became available for use by the general public on January 1, 2025.
May
A celebration of sorts was in order in May with the Mayor and City Council adopting a proclamation of Building and Safety Month. The proclamation was filed with the International Code Council as part of their international efforts to promote the cause.
May
In a groundbreaking first, Building Division staff were joined for an afternoon by US Representative Jim Costa and members of his staff for a building inspection ride-along. This was the first documented instance of a federal representative going on a building inspection in the nation.
June
The City of Kingsburg Building Official was awarded the Community Development Leader Award as “Public Service Innovator” by SAFEbuilt, a nationwide Building and Planning professional consulting agency.
SAFEbuilt describes the award as such:
“Celebrates a municipal leader who has implemented an innovative project or policy that significantly improved the quality of services offered to citizens, including, but not limited to, digital technologies, unique partnerships, and other creative strategies.” The impetus for the award was the Building Division’s pioneering use of Unmanned Aerial Systems, “Drones”, for inspections.
September
In September, the Mayor and City Council approved a revamped process for quickly and efficiently permitting Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, “EVCS.” Under this new ordinance, citizens can obtain permits for EVCS without having to endure a long application process.
This brings the City into compliance with AB 1236, as mandated by the State of California.
October
In October, the Building Official attended a five-day Annual Conference and Code Hearings event hosted by the International Code Council in Long Beach, CA. The event included training seminars on items such as plan reviews regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, emergency planning, and strategies for addressing labor shortages in the Code industries.
The Code Hearings were related to the creatin of the 2027 International Wildland and Urban Interface and International Fire Code editions, tentatively slated to be adopted into California law in 2028.
• OBJECTIVES
For 2025, the Building Division will be actively developing and coordinating the following projects:
Assumption of duties for Fire Construction Permit Issuance and Inspections Working in close collaboration with the Kingsburg Fire Department, the Building Division will assume all application intake, plan review, permit issuance, and inspections for all newly constructed fire suppression and alarm systems. This is a natural evolution of duties for the Building Division that will permit our Fire Inspectors to focus on maintenance and Statemandated inspections.
GovPilot Permitting Software
At the time of this report, the Building Division has fully-implemented the GovPilot software.
It is currently working in tandem with the City’s old Microsoft Access-based permitting software. Building Division staff will continue working throughout the year to better coordinate these two systems to ensure better cohesiveness of department data collection.
Participation in the Code Development Process
Building Division staff will be working in preparation for Mayor and City Council consideration adoption of the 2025 Building Standards Code for January 1, 2026. This triennial process allows our Codes and standards to keep up with the ever-changing means and methods of construction, ensuring that fire and life safety are not compromised. The Mayor and City Council can expect that recently adopted amendments will be carried forward as part of the new adoption.
Increase Public Information
A continuous objective for the Building Division is to communicate the importance of Codes and Standards to the community. This is through informational handouts, exceptional customer service, public events, and outreach to the legislative body. The City Council can expect this objective to continue vigorously throughout 2025.
Respectfully submitted,
AJ O’Connell, MCP, CBO, CCEA
Building Official
March 5, 2025
Received and filed by Mayor and City Council on March 5, 2025
CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
REPORT TO: Mayor Pursell & City Council
REPORT FROM: Neil Dadian, Chief of Police REVIEWED BY: CW AGENDA ITEM: Records Supervisor Reclass to Police Services Supervisor ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ___Resolution ____Motion ____Receive/File
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Records Supervisor position in the Police Department is out of date as to current duties and responsibilities. The chief of police is proposing to update the job title, duties and responsibilities, essential functions, and pay in order to keep current with industry standards and responsibilities. This update was negotiated as part of the Kingsburg Police Officer’s Association’s 2025-2027 MOU.
In August 2023 the City contracted to have a salary survey done comparing City of Kingsburg Job Classifications with like type job classifications from 10 selected like-type cities. Unfortunately, the Records Supervisor job classification had limited data. Of the 10 comparative cities, only three were found by the vendor, Gallagher Consulting, for use in the salary comparison: Sanger, Kerman, and Selma. The other seven cities were listed as Non-Comparator. All three cities compared were at a slightly higher salary than the Kingsburg position. Reference page 38 of 39 of the Gallagher report, attached.
The duties, tasks, functions, and supervision responsibilities for this position have greatly increased since it was originally created. Several new laws were enacted requiring mandated reporting and the technological responsibilities have grown considerably and are not adequately addressed in the current job specifications. In keeping with a newer job classification added in 2016, that of Police Services Technician, the primary job class this position would supervise, a retitling of Records Supervisor to Police Servies Supervisor is appropriate. In addition, the position also requires the incumbent to supervise, train, and direct sworn police officers as well. This was not a requirement and probably not perceived or contemplated back then. This is a considerable amount of the responsibilities now required of this position. Training sworn staff in technology, evidence protocols, laws and mandates, as well as directing their efforts and supervising their work product is a daily requirement. This role is singular and unique in that a police sergeant could not adequately perform the duties as the ramp up and training required would be overwhelming to the point of realistically requiring abandonment of other police and law enforcement skills in order to focus on learning this position’s responsibilities. A collateral or even rotational assignment for a police sergeant would not be practicable. This position requires, like any line supervisor, constant training in the technical aspects of a Police Services Technician, but also knowledge of new laws and best practices as they relate to peace officers performing in the field, as well as human resources, supervisory and leadership skills that any line supervisor should possess.
As such, compensation for Police Services Supervisor E Step should equate to Police Sergeant A Step. That is the appropriate salary range. Salary to advance concurrently with any KPOA Negotiated Salary Increases (NSI) or Cost Of Living Adjustments (COLA). The intention is to keep Police Services Supervisor Step E equal to Police Sergeant Step A. Classic or Hired After 1/1/15 salary range depending upon the incumbents’ status.
RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL
1. Authorize a retitle of the Job Classification of Records Supervisor to Police Services Supervisor and increase the pay to match other line supervision in the department.
POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)
Meeting Date: 03/19/2025
Agenda Item: 5
1. To not authorize the retitling of the job classification and commensurate pay.
STRATEGIC GOAL(S) MET:
1. Community Safety
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ATTACHED INFORMATION
1. Gallagher Consulting, Page 38 of 39
2. Records Supervisor Job Description (Current)
3. Police Services Supervisor Job Description (Proposed) FISCAL IMPACT:
1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? Yes
2. Is it Currently Budgeted? Yes
3. If Budgeted, Which Line? 001-3400-539-5101
Police Services Supervisor
DEFINITION
Plans, organizes, and supervise the activities and operations of the Police Department’s records and evidence function, including the preparation, processing, indexing, storage, retention, and disposition of Police Department records; and the acceptance, proper storage and release of property and evidence stored in the Kingsburg Police Departments evidence room; and to perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Police Services Supervisor is responsible for the overall supervision of the police records and evidence functions and supervision of one or more incumbents of the Police Services Technician class and sworn police officers. Incumbents will be responsible for selecting, disciplining, counseling, evaluating personnel and establishing work schedules. This position has considerable independence in selecting work methods from a variety of standard methods or procedures.
TYPICAL DUTIES
• Performs highly complex specialized record keeping and tasks related to police functions by using automated and manual systems.
• Supervise, train and operate all department computer systems, which include but are not limited to: California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), Criminal Justice Information Center (CJIS), National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and the Kingsburg Police Department Records Management System and other law enforcement integrated records systems.
• Manages clerical procedures and incoming/outgoing information and records. • Develops/conducts training programs for professional and sworn staff • Reviews requests in accordance with the Public Records Act for release of reports and comply with State and Federal laws on the release of public information. • Manages social media and other media requests.
• Testifies in court as required.
• Accept and prepare subpoena duces tecum, discovery, court orders and report Perform all related duties of a Police Services Technician as required. • Performs research, assists with audits, compiles data, conducts studies, and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Supervises, develops, and trains staff, completes performance evaluations, recommends and implements approved discipline, and maintains high standards necessary for efficient, professional operations.
• Builds and maintains respectful, positive working relationships with staff, supervisors, outside agencies and the public using principles of good customer service; provides effective conflict resolution, as needed.
Police Services Supervisor
• Models appropriate professional supervisory conduct; maintains appropriate confidentiality of sensitive information; complies with and supports City policies and procedures, labor laws, and MOU provisions.
• Supervises the acceptance and proper storage of release of property and evidence; participates in and plans for long term storage of material; makes and implements recommendations for the use of and application of technology to store and access material.
• Supervise the accountability of incoming fees and manages cash receipts. • Responsible for reviewing video footage, performing redactions, and serving as the primary liaison to the District Attorney's office regarding body-worn camera-related matters.
KNOWLEDGE and ABILITY
• Principles of supervision and training, personnel leadership skills, and performance evaluation techniques.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Arithmetic, including percentages.
• Knowledge of computers and office-related software programs including the Microsoft suite of products.
• Police Recordkeeping practices and procedures.
• Organization, procedures, and operating details of police agencies. • Police terminology related to police records functions. • Crimes and classifications codes.
• Principles and practices of law enforcement property and evidence room management.
• Operate office machines and equipment.
• Plan, assign, review, and supervise the work of subordinates. • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Exercise independent judgment and work with a minimum of supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: An associates degree
Experience: At least three years’ experience in public safety law enforcement agency (municipal police, county sheriff, state or federal law enforcement) working with police records, property/evidence, and public contact.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
REPORT TO: Mayor Pursell & City Council
REPORT FROM: Rodnie Roberts, Fire Chief REVIEWED BY: CW AGENDA ITEM: Update Job Descriptions for Part-Time Personnel.
ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ____Resolution √ Motion ______Receive/File
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Job descriptions are routinely updated as the course work, required certifications, and skills for the position change with the department's needs and training or certification requirements. The Kingsburg Fire Department utilizes job descriptions to establish minimum qualifications, duties, and other related items for each job classification. Many part-time job descriptions for positions within the Fire Department have not been evaluated and updated in several years. These changes allow KFD to best align the position's minimum requirements with those of certifying agencies that personnel must hold certifications and or licenses.
The city met with the Kingsburg Professional Fire Association to review these changes' impacts on their members. All parties agreed with the proposed changes and updates.
RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL
1. Approve the job description changes for Part-Time Firefighter/EMT and Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic.
POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. The council could choose not to support the changing of the job descriptions and the job duties, however, this would place KFD in a position that does not align with the current industry’s best practices or certifications.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION/KEY METRIC
1. Community Safety
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Meeting Date: 03/19/2025
Agenda Item: 6
FISCAL IMPACT:
1. Is There a Fiscal Impact? No
2. Is it Currently Budgeted? No
3. If Budgeted, Which Line? N/A
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
None
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
These job descriptions are integral to the operation of the fire department. They establish minimum requirements for hiring/promotion and define the duties of each position.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
These job descriptions are updated periodically to ensure that the current best practices and minimum qualifications for positions meet current practical applications.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Job Description for the Fire Department Part-Time Firefighter/EMT
2. Job Description for the Fire Department Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic 1 KINGSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT
PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER-EMT
Program Description:
The Part-Time Firefighter EMT is a part-time, at will, paid position with the City of Kingsburg Fire Department. These positions are designed to provide supplemental staffing for the department.
Job Description:
This position is under a Fire Captain's or assigned supervisor's general supervision. The PartTime Firefighter EMT responds to alarms, rescue, and other emergency calls. May be required to drive emergency ambulance apparatus, and or department utility and support vehicles in both non-emergency and emergency situations. Assist in protecting life and property endangered by fire or other hazards. Administers Basic Life Support and participates in fire prevention activities based on his or her skill and certification level. The Part-Time Firefighter EMT also participates in regular training, drills, and related activities. Assists in maintenance of fire stations, apparatus, and equipment. May participate in public education activities, community risk reduction efforts, and perform other duties as assigned.
Part-Time Firefighters / EMTs are scheduled to work by the staffing officer and shall be assigned as best as possible to a particular shift or time that best suits the city’s staffing needs.
Monthly staffing for the Part-Time Firefighter EMT program will vary to account for staffing shortages, vacation relief, sick calls, or unforeseen emergencies.
The primary mission is to assist staffing the city’s transport paramedic ambulances; however, this does not preclude the assignment from including specialized projects (i.e., hydrants, fire prevention inspections, and other duties within the scope of the purview of the Kingsburg Fire Department, and the training of the employees).
Part-time personnel will be allowed to work a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. Once 960 hours are reached, the Part-Time Firefighter EMT will no longer be able to work until the hours reset to zero on July 1st of the next fiscal year.
Minimum Applicant Requirements:
1. Must be at least 18 years of age by date of appointment.
2. High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
3. Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, and an ambulance driver certificate.
2 4. Possession of a Fire Fighter I certification or completion of an approved Basic Firefighter I Academy from an Accredited Regional Training Program by California State Fire Training, or IFSAC / PROBOARD Firefighter I or Firefighter II.
5. Possession of Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations certification
6. Possession of a valid EMT-1 license issued by a California Emergency Medical Services Authority or National Registry.
7. Local EMT accreditation in Central California Emergency Medical Services Agency within 45 days of appointment.
8. Possession of a valid health care provider CPR certification.
Example of Essential Functions: (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the job's essential functions.
• Responds to fire alarms, delivers all equipment, and implements fire suppression and firefighting techniques to rescue victims and protect private and public property. • Responds to emergency medical calls and provides basic life support functions such as patient assessment, splinting, and safe patient transport. • Serves within a command structure, requiring adherence to officers' orders in lifethreatening situations. • Responds to structural residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, aircraft, and wildland fires, and performs search and rescue operations to remove people from burning structures, and fire suppression techniques as appropriate; lays, connects, charges and uses supply lines and various water appliances to control and extinguish fires; places water curtains and performs ventilating and access maneuvers; uses foam and chemical extinguishers as required by the nature of the fire; operates fire streams as directed; raises and climbs ladders; ventilates roofs and windows. • Operates all types of portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment, emergency medical equipment, and other firefighting and medical equipment as required. • Perform salvage duties at fire scenes by placing salvage covers, sweeping, vacuuming up water, and removing debris.
• Conducts daily inspections of condition and readiness of fire department ambulances and all equipment including medical and first aid equipment; cleans, washes, and services fire apparatus, vehicles and equipment; inspects, tests, and maintains equipment and pump motors including nozzles, appliances, fittings, hydrants, fire extinguishers, hand and power tools, ropes, emergency lighting equipment, generators, rescue and first aid, and related equipment.
• Assists in investigating fires; obtains and preserves evidence at a fire scene, secures fire scene and controls traffic, and participates in determining fire origin and cause; may be required to testify in court, as necessary.
• Assists in inspecting building structures to ensure code compliance; explains city fire codes and fire prevention policies and procedures to the public; identifies common, 3 special, structural, and panic hazards and recommends pre-fire planning; issues orders to comply with codes; and prepares complete and accurate reports of inspection activities as required.
• Responds to emergency rescue calls, including auto accidents and collapsed buildings requiring extrication, search and rescue, gas system leaks, confined space rescues, and rope rescues.
• Performs overhaul operations to ensure the complete suppression of fire. • Maintains firefighting and emergency equipment in a clean and operable condition, including performing daily equipment checks, and performing basic repair of damaged equipment as necessary; maintains inventories of apparatus, equipment, and supplies. • Ensures the use of appropriate firefighting safety apparel and equipment and follows appropriate safety procedures as required.
• Works closely with other emergency medical staff, public safety, and fire personnel from other agencies, depending upon response situation.
• Responds to hazardous materials emergencies, including scene assessment, identifying the extent of damage and/or potential hazard to the community, implementing containment plans, and protecting fire personnel and civilians from chemical exposure. • Responds to man-made and natural disasters, including fires, floods, earthquakes, crash rescues and other catastrophic events, including providing medical assistance and removing persons from harmful structures or exposure to fire, smoke, adverse weather conditions, and harmful materials.
• Performs all necessary training activities as assigned and in accordance with readiness and preparation for firefighting activities, including training in fire suppression, emergency medical training, hazardous materials, vehicle extrication, technical rescues, equipment use and maintenance, and other related functions; participates in fire drills. • Operates and maintains a variety of fire vehicles, apparatus, and equipment on a training basis.
• Maintains station and personal living areas clean and orderly and maintains surrounding grounds to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for fire personnel and the public. • Performs various administrative duties including maintaining proper records and documentation on all job-related activities, functions, apparatus, and equipment, preparing reports, forms, recommendations, and other required administrative procedures. • Participates in various public awareness and education activities to promote good public relations and fire safety awareness, including providing tours of fire facilities and giving presentations at local schools as requested; responds to complaints and requests for information from the public; engages in public information activities. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical:
Must possess mobility, physical strength and stamina to respond to emergency situations and use all emergency apparatus and equipment. Perform medium to heavy physical work, work in confined spaces, around machines, and climb and descend ladders. Vision to discern colors and assess emergency situations, including medical incidents, to read printed materials and a 4 computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate the above-mentioned apparatus and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials, objects, and individuals necessary to perform job functions.
Environmental Elements:
Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, extreme temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, substantial heights, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Other Requirements:
Must be able to pass a detailed background investigation and pre-employment physical examination.
1 KINGSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT
PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC
Program Description:
The Part-Time Firefighter Paramedic is a part-time, at will, paid position with the City of Kingsburg Fire Department. These positions are designed to provide supplemental staffing for the department.
Job Description:
This position is under a Fire Captain's or assigned supervisor's general supervision. The PartTime Firefighter Paramedic responds to alarms, rescue, and other emergency calls. May be required to drive emergency ambulance apparatus, and or department utility and support vehicles in both non-emergency and emergency situations. Assists in protecting life and property endangered by fire or other hazards. Administers Advanced Life Support and participates in fire prevention activities based on his or her skill and certification level. The Part-Time Firefighter Paramedic also participates in regular training, drills, and related activities. Assists in maintenance of fire stations, apparatus, and equipment. May participate in public education activities, community risk reduction efforts, and perform other duties as assigned.
Monthly staffing for the Part-Time Firefighter Paramedic program will vary to account for staffing shortages, vacation relief, sick calls, or unforeseen emergencies.
The primary mission is to assist staffing the city’s transport paramedic ambulances; however, this does not preclude the assignment from including specialized projects (i.e., hydrants, fire prevention inspections, and other duties within the scope of the purview of the Kingsburg Fire Department, and the training of the employees).
Part-time personnel will be allowed to work a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. Once 960 hours are reached, the Part-Time Firefighter Paramedic can no longer work until the hours are reset to zero on July 1st of the next fiscal year.
Minimum Applicant Requirements:
1. Must be at least 18 years of age by date of appointment.
2. High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
3. Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, and an ambulance driver certificate.
4. Possession of a Fire Fighter I certification or completion of an approved Basic Firefighter I Academy from an Accredited Regional Training Program by California State Fire Training, or IFSAC / PROBOARD Firefighter I or Firefighter II. 2 5. Possession of Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations certification
6. Possession of a valid Paramedic license issued by a California Emergency Medical Services Authority or National Registry.
7. Local Paramedic accreditation in Central California Emergency Medical Services Agency within 45 days of appointment.
8. Possession of the following current certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
9. Possession of a valid health care provider CPR certification.
Example of Essential Functions: (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the job's essential functions.
• Responds to fire alarms, delivers all equipment, and implements fire suppression and firefighting techniques to rescue victims and protect private and public property. • Responds to emergency medical calls and administers advanced emergency medical procedures including EKG interpretation, intravenous access, drug therapy, endotracheal intubation, pediatric emergencies, cardioversion and defibrillation, needle thoracostomy, patient assessment techniques, and safe patient transport. • Serves within a command structure, requiring adherence to officers' orders in lifethreatening situations. • Responds to structural residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, aircraft, and wildland fires, and performs search and rescue operations to remove people from burning structures, and fire suppression techniques as appropriate; lays, connects, charges and uses supply lines and various water appliances to control and extinguish fires; places water curtains and performs ventilating and access maneuvers; uses foam and chemical extinguishers as required by the nature of the fire; operates fire streams as directed; raises and climbs ladders; ventilates roofs and windows. • Operates all types of portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment, emergency medical equipment, and other firefighting and medical equipment as required. • Perform salvage duties at fire scenes by placing salvage covers, sweeping, vacuuming up water, and removing debris.
• Conducts daily inspections of condition and readiness of fire department ambulances and all equipment including medical and first aid equipment; cleans, washes, and services fire apparatus, vehicles and equipment; inspects, tests, and maintains equipment and pump motors including nozzles, appliances, fittings, hydrants, fire extinguishers, hand and power tools, ropes, emergency lighting equipment, generators, rescue and first aid, and related equipment.
• Assists in investigating fires; obtains and preserves evidence at a fire scene, secures fire scene and controls traffic, and participates in determining fire origin and cause; may be required to testify in court, as necessary.
3 • Assists in inspecting building structures to ensure code compliance; explains city fire codes and fire prevention policies and procedures to the public; identifies common, special, structural, and panic hazards and recommends pre-fire planning; issues orders to comply with codes; and prepares complete and accurate reports of inspection activities as required.
• Responds to emergency rescue calls, including auto accidents and collapsed buildings requiring extrication, search and rescue, gas system leaks, confined space rescues, and rope rescues.
• Performs overhaul operations to ensure the complete suppression of fire. • Maintains firefighting and emergency equipment in a clean and operable condition, including performing daily equipment checks, and performing basic repair of damaged equipment as necessary; maintains inventories of apparatus, equipment, and supplies. • Ensures the use of appropriate firefighting safety apparel and equipment and follows appropriate safety procedures as required.
• Works closely with other emergency medical staff, public safety, and fire personnel from other agencies, depending upon response situation.
• Responds to hazardous materials emergencies, including scene assessment, identifying the extent of damage and/or potential hazard to the community, implementing containment plans, and protecting fire personnel and civilians from chemical exposure. • Responds to man-made and natural disasters, including fires, floods, earthquakes, crash rescues and other catastrophic events, including providing medical assistance and removing persons from harmful structures or exposure to fire, smoke, adverse weather conditions, and harmful materials.
• Performs all necessary training activities as assigned and in accordance with readiness and preparation for firefighting activities, including training in fire suppression, emergency medical training, hazardous materials, vehicle extrication, technical rescues, equipment use and maintenance, and other related functions; participates in fire drills. • Operates and maintains a variety of fire vehicles, apparatus, and equipment on a training basis.
• Maintains station and personal living areas clean and orderly and maintains surrounding grounds to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for fire personnel and the public. • Performs various administrative duties, including maintaining proper records and documentation on all job-related activities, functions, apparatus, and equipment, preparing reports, forms, recommendations, and other required administrative procedures. • Participates in various public awareness and education activities to promote good public relations and fire safety awareness, including providing tours of fire facilities and giving presentations at local schools as requested; responds to complaints and requests for information from the public; engages in public information activities. • May provide directions to EMT-1 staff on medical emergencies. • Performs other duties as assigned.
4 Physical:
Must possess mobility, physical strength and stamina to respond to emergency situations and use all emergency apparatus and equipment. Perform medium to heavy physical work, work in confined spaces, around machines, and climb and descend ladders. Vision to discern colors and assess emergency situations, including medical incidents, to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate the above-mentioned apparatus and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials, objects, and individuals necessary to perform job functions.
Environmental Elements:
Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, extreme temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, substantial heights, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Other Requirements:
Must be able to pass a detailed background investigation and pre-employment physical examination.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
REPORT TO: Mayor Pursell & City Council
REPORT FROM: Christina Windover, Assistant City Manager REVIEWED BY: AJH AGENDA ITEM: Salary Chart: January 1, 2025 (Proposed Revisions) & July 1, 2025 ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ___Resolution __Motion _____Receive/File
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff has updated the current January 1, 2025, City of Kingsburg Salary Chart and the upcoming July 1, 2025, Salary Chart.
Staff has updated the January 1, 2025, City of Kingsburg Salary Chart to reflect the following wage increases:
• Police Services Technician Supervisor and Police Services Technician Supervisor (hired after 1/1/15) base wage increase as part of the Kingsburg Police Officers Association 2025-2027 MOU. • City Manager 4.0% base wage increase authorized by the City Manager’s contract.
Staff has updated the July 1, 2025 City of Kingsburg Salary Chart to reflect the following wage increases:
• Kingsburg Professional Firefighters Association 2024-2026 MOU 3.0% base salary increases (all represented classifications).
• Part-time Firefighter and Part-time Paramedic hourly rate changes. • Update Account Clerk II, Account Clerk II w/Accounts Payable, and Account Clerk III so the steps within the ranges correspond to each other. Ex: Step B Account Clerk II equals Step A Account Clerk II w/AP.
This change is more clean-up in nature and provides management with the ability to move staff within classifications as necessary.
RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL
1. Approve the proposed Salary Charts.
POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. City ordinance and CalPERS require employee wages to be approved by the governing body of the agency.
Council can direct staff to revise the proposed salary charts and provide alternative direction to staff.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION/KEY METRIC
1. The Council has oversight on all wages associated with City positions. This is part of our financial stability initiative.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
Council approves all Salary Charts.
Meeting Date: 03/19/2025
Agenda Item: 7
FISCAL IMPACT:
1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? Yes
2. Is it Currently Budgeted? Yes
3. If Budgeted, Which Line? Varies
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
See Executive Summary.
ATTACHED INFORMATION
1. January 1, 2025, Salary Chart
2. January 1, 2025, Salary Chart – redline with proposed changes
3. July 1, 2025, Salary Chart
4. July 1, 2025, Salary Chart – redline with proposed changes Salary Chart as of 1/1/2025
Annual except where noted A B C D E
Administration
Unrepresented
City Manager $ 226,905
Assit City Manager /Director Admin Srvcs $ 154,196 $ 161,906 $ 170,001 $ 178,501 $ 187,426 Fire Chief $ 148,071 $ 155,475 $ 163,249 $ 171,411 $ 179,982 Police Chief $ 148,071 $ 155,475 $ 163,249 $ 171,411 $ 179,982 Community Development Director $ 134,191 $ 140,900 $ 147,945 $ 155,342 $ 163,110 Finance Director $ 134,191 $ 140,900 $ 147,945 $ 155,342 $ 163,110 Public Works Director $ 134,191 $ 140,900 $ 147,945 $ 155,342 $ 163,110 Community Services Director $ 114,042 $ 119,744 $ 125,731 $ 132,018 $ 138,619 Police Lieutenant $ 110,724 $ 116,260 $ 122,073 $ 128,176 $ 134,585 City Clerk $ 106,429 $ 111,750 $ 117,338 $ 123,205 $ 129,365 Building Official $ 73,073 $ 76,722 $ 80,544 $ 84,554 $ 88,801 Public Works Superintendent $ 72,802 $ 76,442 $ 80,264 $ 84,277 $ 88,491 Accountant $ 67,783 $ 71,172 $ 74,730 $ 78,467 $ 82,390 Fire Adm Analyst (NEW) $ 59,958 $ 62,956 $ 66,104 $ 69,410 $ 72,880 Police Admin Assistant $ 57,103 $ 59,961 $ 62,946 $ 66,107 $ 69,412 Fire Adm Assistant $ 57,103 $ 59,961 $ 62,946 $ 66,107 $ 69,388 Payroll Specialist $ 56,273 $ 59,087 $ 62,041 $ 65,143 $ 68,400 Councilmember-Mayor Monthly Stipend $ 700
Represented (KPSEA)
Bld. Ins/ Code Enforc I $ 48,049 $ 50,456 $ 52,956 $ 55,615 $ 58,383 Bld. Ins.Code Enforc II $ 57,628 $ 60,506 $ 63,542 $ 66,734 $ 70,069 Community Dev Admin Asst ll w/Plan Com $ 51,966 $ 54,561 $ 57,282 $ 60,144 $ 63,148 Neighborhood Improvement Officer/ Hourly $ 22.75
PT Account Clerk 1/ Hourly $ 20.25 $ 21.27 $ 22.33 $ 23.45 $ 24.62 Account Clerk 1 $ 42,120 $ 44,227 $ 46,445 $ 48,773 $ 51,195 Account Clerk II $ 46,178 $ 48,474 $ 50,896 $ 53,460 $ 56,134 Account Clerk II W/AP $ 48,458 $ 50,880 $ 53,444 $ 56,118 $ 58,902 Account Clerk III $ 50,770 $ 53,303 $ 55,992 $ 58,776 $ 61,717 Management Intern/ Hourly $ 16.50
Management Assistant $ 51,864 $ 54,473 $ 57,189 $ 60,043 $ 63,066 Fire (KPFA)
Fire Captain EMT $ 77,612 $ 81,488 $ 85,589 $ 89,860 $ 94,373 Fire Captain Paramedic $ 81,780 $ 85,883 $ 90,169 $ 94,677 $ 99,369 Fire Engineer/EMT (NEW) $ 63,845 $ 67,037 $ 70,389 $ 73,909 $ 77,604 Fire Engineer/Paramedic $ 70,432 $ 73,959 $ 77,643 $ 81,530 $ 85,604 Firefighter/EMT $ 61,015 $ 64,070 $ 67,261 $ 70,635 $ 74,160 Firefighter/Paramedic $ 67,070 $ 70,405 $ 73,884 $ 77,665 $ 81,536 Part-time Firefighter EMT $ 17.66 $ 18.76 $ 19.87
Non-Safety Paramedic/ Hourly $ 24.92
PT FF/Medic $ 24.92
Police (KPOA)
Police Sergeant Classic $ 90,665 $ 95,198 $ 99,958 $ 104,956 $ 110,204 Police Sergeant hired+ 1/1/15 $ 88,902 $ 93,346 $ 98,014 $ 102,914 $ 108,060 Police Officer $ 69,372 $ 72,839 $ 76,468 $ 80,289 $ 84,337 Police Officer hired+ 1/1/15 $ 68,018 $ 71,420 $ 74,968 $ 78,709 $ 82,676 Police Recruit / Hourly $ 22.50
Police Service Technician $ 49,775 $ 52,250 $ 54,875 $ 57,633 $ 60,491 Police Services Supervisor Classic $ 73,847 $ 77,734 $ 81,825 $ 86,132 $ 90,665 Police Services Supervisor hired +1/1/2015 $ 72,411 $ 76,222 $ 80,234 $ 84,457 $ 88,902 Community Services
Pool Manager/ Hourly $ 17.75
Aqua Aerobics Instructor/ Hourly $ 19.50
Lead Aqua Aerobics Instructor/ Hourly $ 21.00
Lead Guard/ Hourly $ 17.50
Lifeguard/ Hourly $ 16.50
Return Lifeguard/ Hourly $ 17.25
Pool Cashier/ Hourly $ 16.50 $ 17.25
Nutrition Coordinator/ Hourly $ 20.50
Public Works (KPSEA)
Maintenance Worker I $ 43,787 $ 45,957 $ 48,254 $ 50,660 $ 53,192 Maintenance Worker III $ 54,215 $ 56,936 $ 59,798 $ 62,771 $ 65,916 Maintenance Worker II $ 45,769 $ 48,049 $ 50,456 $ 52,956 $ 55,615 Trolley Driver/ Hourly $ 31.00 Holiday 51.00
Water Operator I $ 47,750 $ 50,141 $ 52,642 $ 55,284 $ 58,021 Water Operator II $ 56,417 $ 59,232 $ 62,205 $ 65,319 $ 68,574 Water Operator III $ 68,433 $ 71,862 $ 75,448 $ 79,238 $ 83,202 Salary Chart as of 7/1/2025
Annual except where noted A B C D E
Administration
Unrepresented
City Manager $ 226,905
Assit City Manager /Director Admin Srvcs $ 154,196 $ 161,906 $ 170,001 $ 178,501 $ 187,426 Fire Chief $ 148,071 $ 155,475 $ 163,249 $ 171,411 $ 179,982 Police Chief $ 148,071 $ 155,475 $ 163,249 $ 171,411 $ 179,982 Community Development Director $ 134,191 $ 140,900 $ 147,945 $ 155,342 $ 163,110 Finance Director $ 134,191 $ 140,900 $ 147,945 $ 155,342 $ 163,110 Public Works Director $ 134,191 $ 140,900 $ 147,945 $ 155,342 $ 163,110 Community Services Director $ 114,042 $ 119,744 $ 125,731 $ 132,018 $ 138,619 Police Lieutenant $ 110,724 $ 116,260 $ 122,073 $ 128,176 $ 134,585 City Clerk $ 106,429 $ 111,750 $ 117,338 $ 123,205 $ 129,365 Building Official $ 73,073 $ 76,722 $ 80,544 $ 84,554 $ 88,801 Public Works Superintendent $ 72,802 $ 76,442 $ 80,264 $ 84,277 $ 88,491 Accountant $ 67,783 $ 71,172 $ 74,730 $ 78,467 $ 82,390 Fire Adm Analyst (NEW) $ 59,958 $ 62,956 $ 66,104 $ 69,410 $ 72,880 Police Admin Assistant $ 57,103 $ 59,961 $ 62,946 $ 66,107 $ 69,412 Fire Adm Assistant $ 57,103 $ 59,961 $ 62,946 $ 66,107 $ 69,388 Payroll Specialist $ 56,273 $ 59,087 $ 62,041 $ 65,143 $ 68,400 Councilmember-Mayor Monthly Stipend $ 700
Management Assistant $ 51,864 $ 54,473 $ 57,189 $ 60,043 $ 63,066 Represented (KPSEA)
Bld. Ins/ Code Enforc I $ 48,049 $ 50,456 $ 52,956 $ 55,615 $ 58,383 Bld. Ins.Code Enforc II $ 57,628 $ 60,506 $ 63,542 $ 66,734 $ 70,069 Community Dev Admin Asst ll w/Plan Com $ 51,966 $ 54,561 $ 57,282 $ 60,144 $ 63,148 Neighborhood Improvement Officer/ Hourly $ 22.75
PT Account Clerk 1/ Hourly $ 20.25 $ 21.27 $ 22.33 $ 23.45 $ 24.62 Account Clerk 1 $ 42,120 $ 44,226 $ 46,437 $ 48,759 $ 51,197 Account Clerk II $ 46,437 $ 48,759 $ 51,197 $ 53,757 $ 56,445 Account Clerk II W/AP $ 48,759 $ 51,197 $ 53,757 $ 56,445 $ 59,267 Account Clerk III $ 51,197 $ 53,757 $ 56,445 $ 59,267 $ 62,230 Management Intern/ Hourly $ 16.50
Fire (KPFA)
Fire Captain EMT $ 79,940 $ 83,932 $ 88,157 $ 92,255 $ 97,204 Fire Captain Paramedic $ 84,233 $ 88,459 $ 92,874 $ 97,517 $ 102,349 Fire Engineer/EMT (NEW) $ 65,760 $ 69,048 $ 72,500 $ 76,125 $ 79,932 Fire Engineer/Paramedic $ 72,544 $ 76,178 $ 79,972 $ 83,976 $ 88,172 Firefighter/EMT $ 62,845 $ 65,991 $ 69,278 $ 72,753 $ 76,385 Firefighter/Paramedic $ 69,081 $ 72,517 $ 76,100 $ 79,995 $ 83,982 Part-time Firefighter EMT $ 20.46
Non-Safety Paramedic/ Hourly $ 25.67
PT FF/Medic $ 25.66
Police (KPOA)
Police Sergeant Classic $ 90,665 $ 95,198 $ 99,958 $ 104,956 $ 110,204 Police Sergeant hired+ 1/1/15 $ 88,902 $ 93,346 $ 98,014 $ 102,914 $ 108,060 Police Officer $ 69,372 $ 72,839 $ 76,468 $ 80,289 $ 84,337 Police Officer hired+ 1/1/15 $ 68,018 $ 71,420 $ 74,968 $ 78,709 $ 82,676 Police Recruit / Hourly $ 22.50
Police Service Technician $ 49,775 $ 52,250 $ 54,875 $ 57,633 $ 60,491 Police Services Supervisor Classic $ 73,847 $ 77,734 $ 81,825 $ 86,132 $ 90,665 Police Services Supervisor hired +1/1/2015 $ 72,411 $ 76,222 $ 80,234 $ 84,457 $ 88,902 Community Services
Pool Manager/ Hourly $ 17.75
Aqua Aerobics Instructor/ Hourly $ 19.50
Lead Aqua Aerobics Instructor/ Hourly $ 21.00
Lead Guard/ Hourly $ 17.50
Lifeguard/ Hourly $ 16.50
Return Lifeguard/ Hourly $ 17.25
Pool Cashier/ Hourly $ 16.50 $ 17.25
Nutrition Coordinator/ Hourly $ 20.50
Public Works (KPSEA)
Maintenance Worker I $ 43,787 $ 45,957 $ 48,254 $ 50,660 $ 53,192 Maintenance Worker III $ 54,215 $ 56,936 $ 59,798 $ 62,771 $ 65,916 Maintenance Worker II $ 45,769 $ 48,049 $ 50,456 $ 52,956 $ 55,615 Trolley Driver/ Hourly $ 31.00 Holiday 51.00
Water Operator I $ 47,750 $ 50,141 $ 52,642 $ 55,284 $ 58,021 Water Operator II $ 56,417 $ 59,232 $ 62,205 $ 65,319 $ 68,574 Water Operator III $ 68,433 $ 71,862 $ 75,448 $ 79,238 $ 83,202 Salary Chart as of 1/1/2025
Annual except where noted A B C D E
Administration
Unrepresented
City Manager $ 226,905
Assit City Manager /Director Admin Srvcs $ 154,196 $ 161,906 $ 170,001 $ 178,501 $ 187,426 Fire Chief $ 148,071 $ 155,475 $ 163,249 $ 171,411 $ 179,982 Police Chief $ 148,071 $ 155,475 $ 163,249 $ 171,411 $ 179,982 Community Development Director $ 134,191 $ 140,900 $ 147,945 $ 155,342 $ 163,110 Finance Director $ 134,191 $ 140,900 $ 147,945 $ 155,342 $ 163,110 Public Works Director $ 134,191 $ 140,900 $ 147,945 $ 155,342 $ 163,110 Community Services Director $ 114,042 $ 119,744 $ 125,731 $ 132,018 $ 138,619 Police Lieutenant $ 110,724 $ 116,260 $ 122,073 $ 128,176 $ 134,585 City Clerk $ 106,429 $ 111,750 $ 117,338 $ 123,205 $ 129,365 Building Official $ 73,073 $ 76,722 $ 80,544 $ 84,554 $ 88,801 Public Works Superintendent $ 72,802 $ 76,442 $ 80,264 $ 84,277 $ 88,491 Accountant $ 67,783 $ 71,172 $ 74,730 $ 78,467 $ 82,390 Fire Adm Analyst (NEW) $ 59,958 $ 62,956 $ 66,104 $ 69,410 $ 72,880 Police Admin Assistant $ 57,103 $ 59,961 $ 62,946 $ 66,107 $ 69,412 Fire Adm Assistant $ 57,103 $ 59,961 $ 62,946 $ 66,107 $ 69,388 Payroll Specialist $ 56,273 $ 59,087 $ 62,041 $ 65,143 $ 68,400 Councilmember-Mayor Monthly Stipend $ 700
Represented (KPSEA)
Bld. Ins/ Code Enforc I $ 48,049 $ 50,456 $ 52,956 $ 55,615 $ 58,383 Bld. Ins.Code Enforc II $ 57,628 $ 60,506 $ 63,542 $ 66,734 $ 70,069 Community Dev Admin Asst ll w/Plan Com $ 51,966 $ 54,561 $ 57,282 $ 60,144 $ 63,148 Neighborhood Improvement Officer/ Hourly $ 22.75
PT Account Clerk 1/ Hourly $ 20.25 $ 21.27 $ 22.33 $ 23.45 $ 24.62 Account Clerk 1 $ 42,120 $ 44,227 $ 46,445 $ 48,773 $ 51,195 Account Clerk II $ 46,178 $ 48,474 $ 50,896 $ 53,460 $ 56,134 Account Clerk II W/AP $ 48,458 $ 50,880 $ 53,444 $ 56,118 $ 58,902 Account Clerk III $ 50,770 $ 53,303 $ 55,992 $ 58,776 $ 61,717 Management Intern/ Hourly $ 16.50
Management Assistant $ 51,864 $ 54,473 $ 57,189 $ 60,043 $ 63,066 Fire (KPFA)
Fire Captain EMT $ 77,612 $ 81,488 $ 85,589 $ 89,860 $ 94,373 Fire Captain Paramedic $ 81,780 $ 85,883 $ 90,169 $ 94,677 $ 99,369 Fire Engineer/EMT (NEW) $ 63,845 $ 67,037 $ 70,389 $ 73,909 $ 77,604 Fire Engineer/Paramedic $ 70,432 $ 73,959 $ 77,643 $ 81,530 $ 85,604 Firefighter/EMT $ 61,015 $ 64,070 $ 67,261 $ 70,635 $ 74,160 Firefighter/Paramedic $ 67,070 $ 70,405 $ 73,884 $ 77,665 $ 81,536 Part-time Firefighter EMT $ 17.66 $ 18.76 $ 19.87
Non-Safety Paramedic/ Hourly $ 24.92
PT FF/Medic $ 24.92
Police (KPOA)
Police Sergeant Classic $ 90,665 $ 95,198 $ 99,958 $ 104,956 $ 110,204 Police Sergeant hired+ 1/1/15 $ 88,902 $ 93,346 $ 98,014 $ 102,914 $ 108,060 Police Officer $ 69,372 $ 72,839 $ 76,468 $ 80,289 $ 84,337 Police Officer hired+ 1/1/15 $ 68,018 $ 71,420 $ 74,968 $ 78,709 $ 82,676 Police Recruit / Hourly $ 22.50
Police Service Technician $ 49,775 $ 52,250 $ 54,875 $ 57,633 $ 60,491 Police Records Supervisor $ 63,532 $ 66,708 $ 70,044 $ 73,546 $ 77,223 Police Services Supervisor Classic $ 73,847 $ 77,734 $ 81,825 $ 86,132 $ 90,665 Police Services Supervisor hired +1/1/2015 $ 72,411 $ 76,222 $ 80,234 $ 84,457 $ 88,902 Community Services
Pool Manager/ Hourly $ 17.75
Aqua Aerobics Instructor/ Hourly $ 19.50
Lead Aqua Aerobics Instructor/ Hourly $ 21.00
Lead Guard/ Hourly $ 17.50
Lifeguard/ Hourly $ 16.50
Return Lifeguard/ Hourly $ 17.25
Pool Cashier/ Hourly $ 16.50 $ 17.25
Nutrition Coordinator/ Hourly $ 20.50
Public Works (KPSEA)
Maintenance Worker I $ 43,787 $ 45,957 $ 48,254 $ 50,660 $ 53,192 Maintenance Worker III $ 54,215 $ 56,936 $ 59,798 $ 62,771 $ 65,916 Maintenance Worker II $ 45,769 $ 48,049 $ 50,456 $ 52,956 $ 55,615 Trolley Driver/ Hourly $ 31.00 Holiday 51.00
Water Operator I $ 47,750 $ 50,141 $ 52,642 $ 55,284 $ 58,021 Water Operator II $ 56,417 $ 59,232 $ 62,205 $ 65,319 $ 68,574 Water Operator III $ 68,433 $ 71,862 $ 75,448 $ 79,238 $ 83,202 Salary Chart as of 7/1/2025
Annual except where noted A B C D E
Administration
Unrepresented
City Manager $ 226,905
Assit City Manager /Director Admin Srvcs $ 154,196 $ 161,906 $ 170,001 $ 178,501 $ 187,426 Fire Chief $ 148,071 $ 155,475 $ 163,249 $ 171,411 $ 179,982 Police Chief $ 148,071 $ 155,475 $ 163,249 $ 171,411 $ 179,982 Community Development Director $ 134,191 $ 140,900 $ 147,945 $ 155,342 $ 163,110 Finance Director $ 134,191 $ 140,900 $ 147,945 $ 155,342 $ 163,110 Public Works Director $ 134,191 $ 140,900 $ 147,945 $ 155,342 $ 163,110 Community Services Director $ 114,042 $ 119,744 $ 125,731 $ 132,018 $ 138,619 Police Lieutenant $ 110,724 $ 116,260 $ 122,073 $ 128,176 $ 134,585 City Clerk $ 106,429 $ 111,750 $ 117,338 $ 123,205 $ 129,365 Building Official $ 73,073 $ 76,722 $ 80,544 $ 84,554 $ 88,801 Public Works Superintendent $ 72,802 $ 76,442 $ 80,264 $ 84,277 $ 88,491 Accountant $ 67,783 $ 71,172 $ 74,730 $ 78,467 $ 82,390 Fire Adm Analyst (NEW) $ 59,958 $ 62,956 $ 66,104 $ 69,410 $ 72,880 Police Admin Assistant $ 57,103 $ 59,961 $ 62,946 $ 66,107 $ 69,412 Fire Adm Assistant $ 57,103 $ 59,961 $ 62,946 $ 66,107 $ 69,388 Payroll Specialist $ 56,273 $ 59,087 $ 62,041 $ 65,143 $ 68,400 Councilmember-Mayor Monthly Stipend $ 700
Management Assistant $ 51,864 $ 54,473 $ 57,189 $ 60,043 $ 63,066 Represented (KPSEA)
Bld. Ins/ Code Enforc I $ 48,049 $ 50,456 $ 52,956 $ 55,615 $ 58,383 Bld. Ins.Code Enforc II $ 57,628 $ 60,506 $ 63,542 $ 66,734 $ 70,069 Community Dev Admin Asst ll w/Plan Com $ 51,966 $ 54,561 $ 57,282 $ 60,144 $ 63,148 Neighborhood Improvement Officer/ Hourly $ 22.75
PT Account Clerk 1/ Hourly $ 20.25 $ 21.27 $ 22.33 $ 23.45 $ 24.62 Account Clerk 1 $ 42,120 $ 44,226 $ 46,437 $ 48,759 $ 51,197 Account Clerk II $ 46,437 $ 48,759 $ 51,197 $ 53,757 $ 56,445 Account Clerk II W/AP $ 48,759 $ 51,197 $ 53,757 $ 56,445 $ 59,267 Account Clerk III $ 51,197 $ 53,757 $ 56,445 $ 59,267 $ 62,230 Management Intern/ Hourly $ 16.50
Fire (KPFA)
Fire Captain EMT $ 79,940 $ 83,932 $ 88,157 $ 92,255 $ 97,204 Fire Captain Paramedic $ 84,233 $ 88,459 $ 92,874 $ 97,517 $ 102,349 Fire Engineer/EMT (NEW) $ 65,760 $ 69,048 $ 72,500 $ 76,125 $ 79,932 Fire Engineer/Paramedic $ 72,544 $ 76,178 $ 79,972 $ 83,976 $ 88,172 Firefighter/EMT $ 62,845 $ 65,991 $ 69,278 $ 72,753 $ 76,385 Firefighter/Paramedic $ 69,081 $ 72,517 $ 76,100 $ 79,995 $ 83,982 Part-time Firefighter EMT $ 20.46
Non-Safety Paramedic/ Hourly $ 25.67
PT FF/Medic $ 25.66
Police (KPOA)
Police Sergeant Classic $ 90,665 $ 95,198 $ 99,958 $ 104,956 $ 110,204 Police Sergeant hired+ 1/1/15 $ 88,902 $ 93,346 $ 98,014 $ 102,914 $ 108,060 Police Officer $ 69,372 $ 72,839 $ 76,468 $ 80,289 $ 84,337 Police Officer hired+ 1/1/15 $ 68,018 $ 71,420 $ 74,968 $ 78,709 $ 82,676 Police Recruit / Hourly $ 22.50
Police Service Technician $ 49,775 $ 52,250 $ 54,875 $ 57,633 $ 60,491 Police Services Supervisor Classic $ 73,847 $ 77,734 $ 81,825 $ 86,132 $ 90,665 Police Services Supervisor hired +1/1/2015 $ 72,411 $ 76,222 $ 80,234 $ 84,457 $ 88,902 Community Services
Pool Manager/ Hourly $ 17.75
Aqua Aerobics Instructor/ Hourly $ 19.50
Lead Aqua Aerobics Instructor/ Hourly $ 21.00
Lead Guard/ Hourly $ 17.50
Lifeguard/ Hourly $ 16.50
Return Lifeguard/ Hourly $ 17.25
Pool Cashier/ Hourly $ 16.50 $ 17.25
Nutrition Coordinator/ Hourly $ 20.50
Public Works (KPSEA)
Maintenance Worker I $ 43,787 $ 45,957 $ 48,254 $ 50,660 $ 53,192 Maintenance Worker III $ 54,215 $ 56,936 $ 59,798 $ 62,771 $ 65,916 Maintenance Worker II $ 45,769 $ 48,049 $ 50,456 $ 52,956 $ 55,615 Trolley Driver/ Hourly $ 31.00 Holiday 51.00
Water Operator I $ 47,750 $ 50,141 $ 52,642 $ 55,284 $ 58,021 Water Operator II $ 56,417 $ 59,232 $ 62,205 $ 65,319 $ 68,574 Water Operator III $ 68,433 $ 71,862 $ 75,448 $ 79,238 $ 83,202 Salary Chart as of 7/1/2025
Annual except where noted A B C D E
Administration
Unrepresented
City Manager $ 226,905
Assit City Manager /Director Admin Srvcs $ 154,196 $ 161,906 $ 170,001 $ 178,501 $ 187,426 Fire Chief $ 148,071 $ 155,475 $ 163,249 $ 171,411 $ 179,982 Police Chief $ 148,071 $ 155,475 $ 163,249 $ 171,411 $ 179,982 Community Development Director $ 134,191 $ 140,900 $ 147,945 $ 155,342 $ 163,110 Finance Director $ 134,191 $ 140,900 $ 147,945 $ 155,342 $ 163,110 Public Works Director $ 134,191 $ 140,900 $ 147,945 $ 155,342 $ 163,110 Community Services Director $ 114,042 $ 119,744 $ 125,731 $ 132,018 $ 138,619 Police Lieutenant $ 110,724 $ 116,260 $ 122,073 $ 128,176 $ 134,585 City Clerk $ 106,429 $ 111,750 $ 117,338 $ 123,205 $ 129,365 Building Official $ 73,073 $ 76,722 $ 80,544 $ 84,554 $ 88,801 Public Works Superintendent $ 72,802 $ 76,442 $ 80,264 $ 84,277 $ 88,491 Accountant $ 67,783 $ 71,172 $ 74,730 $ 78,467 $ 82,390 Fire Adm Analyst (NEW) $ 59,958 $ 62,956 $ 66,104 $ 69,410 $ 72,880 Police Admin Assistant $ 57,103 $ 59,961 $ 62,946 $ 66,107 $ 69,412 Fire Adm Assistant $ 57,103 $ 59,961 $ 62,946 $ 66,107 $ 69,388 Payroll Specialist $ 56,273 $ 59,087 $ 62,041 $ 65,143 $ 68,400 Councilmember-Mayor Monthly Stipend $ 700
Management Assistant $ 51,864 $ 54,473 $ 57,189 $ 60,043 $ 63,066 Represented (KPSEA)
Bld. Ins/ Code Enforc I $ 48,049 $ 50,456 $ 52,956 $ 55,615 $ 58,383 Bld. Ins.Code Enforc II $ 57,628 $ 60,506 $ 63,542 $ 66,734 $ 70,069 Community Dev Admin Asst ll w/Plan Com $ 51,966 $ 54,561 $ 57,282 $ 60,144 $ 63,148 Neighborhood Improvement Officer/ Hourly $ 22.75
PT Account Clerk 1/ Hourly $ 20.25 $ 21.27 $ 22.33 $ 23.45 $ 24.62 $ 44,226 $ 46,437 $ 48,759 $ 51,197
Account Clerk 1 $ 42,120 $ 44,227 $ 46,445 $ 48,773 $ 51,195 Account Clerk II $ 46,437 $ 48,759 $ 51,197 $ 53,757 $ 56,445 Account Clerk II W/AP $ 48,759 $ 51,197 $ 53,757 $ 56,445 $ 59,267 Account Clerk III $ 51,197 $ 53,757 $ 56,445 $ 59,267 $ 62,230 Management Intern/ Hourly $ 16.50
Fire (KPFA)
Fire Captain EMT $ 79,940 $ 83,932 $ 88,157 $ 92,255 $ 97,204 Fire Captain Paramedic $ 84,233 $ 88,459 $ 92,874 $ 97,517 $ 102,349 Fire Engineer/EMT (NEW) $ 65,760 $ 69,048 $ 72,500 $ 76,125 $ 79,932 Fire Engineer/Paramedic $ 72,544 $ 76,178 $ 79,972 $ 83,976 $ 88,172 Firefighter/EMT $ 62,845 $ 65,991 $ 69,278 $ 72,753 $ 76,385 Firefighter/Paramedic $ 69,081 $ 72,517 $ 76,100 $ 79,995 $ 83,982 Part-time Firefighter EMT $ 17.66 $ 18.76 $ 20.46
Non-Safety Paramedic/ Hourly $ 25.67
PT FF/Medic $ 25.66
Police (KPOA)
Police Sergeant Classic $ 90,665 $ 95,198 $ 99,958 $ 104,956 $ 110,204 Police Sergeant hired+ 1/1/15 $ 88,902 $ 93,346 $ 98,014 $ 102,914 $ 108,060 Police Officer $ 69,372 $ 72,839 $ 76,468 $ 80,289 $ 84,337 Police Officer hired+ 1/1/15 $ 68,018 $ 71,420 $ 74,968 $ 78,709 $ 82,676 Police Recruit / Hourly $ 22.50
Police Service Technician $ 49,775 $ 52,250 $ 54,875 $ 57,633 $ 60,491 Police Services Supervisor Classic $ 73,847 $ 77,734 $ 81,825 $ 86,132 $ 90,665 Police Services Supervisor hired +1/1/2015 $ 72,411 $ 76,222 $ 80,234 $ 84,457 $ 88,902 Community Services
Pool Manager/ Hourly $ 17.75
Aqua Aerobics Instructor/ Hourly $ 19.50
Lead Aqua Aerobics Instructor/ Hourly $ 21.00
Lead Guard/ Hourly $ 17.50
Lifeguard/ Hourly $ 16.50
Return Lifeguard/ Hourly $ 17.25
Pool Cashier/ Hourly $ 16.50 $ 17.25
Nutrition Coordinator/ Hourly $ 20.50
Public Works (KPSEA)
Maintenance Worker I $ 43,787 $ 45,957 $ 48,254 $ 50,660 $ 53,192 Maintenance Worker III $ 54,215 $ 56,936 $ 59,798 $ 62,771 $ 65,916 Maintenance Worker II $ 45,769 $ 48,049 $ 50,456 $ 52,956 $ 55,615 Trolley Driver/ Hourly $ 31.00 Holiday 51.00
Water Operator I $ 47,750 $ 50,141 $ 52,642 $ 55,284 $ 58,021 Water Operator II $ 56,417 $ 59,232 $ 62,205 $ 65,319 $ 68,574 Water Operator III $ 68,433 $ 71,862 $ 75,448 $ 79,238 $ 83,202
CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
REPORT TO: Mayor Pursell & City Council
REPORT FROM: Daniel Galvez. Public Works Director REVIEWED BY: AJH AGENDA ITEM: Water Rate Study and Prop. 218 Update
ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ___Resolution ____Motion ____Receive/File
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City awarded Lechowicz & Tseng Municipal Consultants (L&T) the contract to conduct our 2024/2025 Water Rate study. Since the contract was awarded City Staff have worked with L&T staff and are ready to present the Final Water Rate Study which covers a five-year period starting with fiscal year 2025/26 to 2029/30.
Ongoing updates can be found by visiting the city’s website, where a dedicated rate study page has been created.
The rate study includes the following:
• A detailed cost-of-service analysis.
• A determination of current and future revenue needed to provide water services. • An assessment of the existing customer service fee structure. • Options for changes to the rate structure such as meter fees, conservation fees, bulk water usage, etc. • Requirements for communication to comply with Prop 2018.
L&T has provided a proposed schedule for the rate study, to be completed by July 1, 2025 • February 11 - Present draft rate options to Finance Committee (information only) • February 19 - Present draft rate options to City Council (information only) • March 19 - Present Final Report to City Council
• March 28 - Mail Prop 218 notice of rate hearing to customers • April/May - 45-day Prop 218 waiting period; conduct ratepayer outreach • May 21 - Written objections are due (55 days after postmark) • July 1 - Implement new rates absent a majority protest; rate increase will be reflected on September bill for July service
If the Prop 218 rate study and public hearing notice are approved, it will begin the 45-day notice period for the Prop 218 public hearing. The Public Hearing Notice will be mailed separately from the utility bill to all active accounts as of March 21, 2025, to be mailed by March 28, 2025. The Public Hearing Notice indicates the reasoning for proposed rate changes, as well as information on the proposed fees, and how to submit a protest vote. If the opposition vote is more than 50% plus one of the total numbers of service locations, the adjustments fail. Otherwise, if the adjustments pass (only one vote per service location), the new rates will become effective July 1, 2025, and will be reflected on the September 2025 utility bill as the City bills 2 months in arrears. Subsequent increases would take place July 1 of 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. The subsequent increases would be proposed as part of the City’s master fee scheduled; the proposed increases represented as percent of the total base rate would be the maximum the rates could increase. For reference the Prop 218 rates approved in 2022 for Solid Waste authorized up to 10% increase Meeting Date: 03/19/2025
Agenda Item: 8
year over year, yet due to grants from Cal-Recycle the City’s organic procurement cost have been off set which has resulted in 5.5% increase year over year. City staff aims to continue to look for other funding sources to offset potential capital improvement cost.
RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL
1. Staff recommends Council approve the Water Rate study as presented and authorize the mailing of the Public Hearing Notice as part of the Prop 218 and set a Public hearing at a regular City Council Meeting regarding the Proposed Water Rate Changes on May 21 at 6pm and approve Resolution NO. 2025-XX establishing the procedures for the submission and tabulation of protest in Connection with the rate hearing conducted pursuant to the requirement of Proposition 218.
POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. Council could choose not to reject the rate study and/or Public Hearing Notice and/or Resolution and request modifications to the rates or notice or resolution.
STRATEGIC GOAL(S) MET:
1. Preserve the Kingsburg Experience
2. Financial Stability
3. Community Safety
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
Alison Lechowicz with L&T presented three (3) rate options to the Council at the February 19, 2025, City Council Meeting. The council provided directions to proceed with Option #1 of the presented rates. Option #1 includes moderate increases in the first two years and tapers during the last two years; this option provides the healthiest fund balance at the end of the 5-year period. A higher fund balance will likely shield the need for an increase when we examine rates again in 5 years. The Finance Committee also reviewed and discussed the three proposed rates at the February 11, 2025, meeting and did not request any changes to the proposals and provided directions to staff to present to the City Council. When presenting the draft study, Council did share concerns regarding residential and commercial meter size. City Staff has audited the residential meters and has confirmed there are no 2” residential water meters. Commercial meters were also audited, and City Staff updated various accounts with the correct meter size , as the default commercial size was 2 inches. This resulted in the proposed base rate slightly increasing in the first year for 1 inch customer and majority of accounts where downsized from a 2” to a 1”. Should the proposed rate increase be approved, City staff has contacted our billing system vendor to have the meter size be part of the billing description should the new rates go into effect.
FISCAL IMPACT:
1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? Yes
2. Is it Currently Budgeted? No
3. If Budgeted, Which Line? 318 Enterprise Fund
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Prop 218 process can be outlined as follows:
• Step 1: Council considers report on current and proposed service fees through a workshop(s) held at a regular City Council meeting.
• Step 2: Council sets a public hearing date (45-day notice) • Step 3: Staff posts public hearing notice and mails copies to all service locations. • Step 4: At the public hearing, service recipients turn in votes opposing rate increase (votes can also be mailed or dropped off).
• Step 5: Staff count votes after public hearing closes. • Step 6: If the opposition vote is more than 50% plus one of the total numbers of service locations, the adjustments fail. Otherwise, the adjustments pass (only one vote per service location).
The last water rate increase occurred in 2019 and was deferred from a 2014 study due to drought restrictions during the 2015 and 2016 years.
The water rate study also proposes drought rates. City staff understands the State of California and the Central Valley Region continues to be in a perpetual drought cycle, with precipitation being either a feast or famine. Prior to any drought rates becoming effective and charged regardless of the drought designation given by the State or Water Board, City staff would come before City Council for approval prior to implementing the drought rates.
Adoption of the rates now gives the City flexibility should the need occur.
ATTACHED INFORMATION
1. Wate Rate Presentation
2. Kingsburg Water Rate Report
3. Water Rate Prop 218 Public Notice
4. Resolution 2025-022
Water Rate Study
Final Report
March 19, 2025
Alison Lechowicz
Project Manager
CITY OF KINGSBURG
Background
▪ Water rates have not been increased since 2019
▪ Since 2019, a number of factors have increased water service costs ▪ Regulatory compliance:
▪ Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) – monitoring and reporting groundwater levels; recharge projects
▪ Increased regulations for monitoring and testing water quality, environmental protections and water conservation
▪ Water treatment & GAC (Granular Activated Carbon) Costs ▪ The City has implemented more advanced treatment that uses costly GAC filters ▪ Meter replacements
▪ Increased costs for electricity, well components including pumps, piping, and motors, and software to manage the system
2 Background Continued
▪ Current monthly rates consist of:
▪ Base fee of $32.25 which includes the first 11,000 gallons of water ▪ Tiered rates for use over 11,000 gallons
▪ Water Fund is an Enterprise Fund -> should be self-supported by rates ▪ Rate study will cover a 5-year period and determine water rates for fiscal years 2025/26 to 2029/30. Rate adjustments are proposed to go into effect each July 1.
▪ Goals of the rate study are:
▪ Cover costs of operations, debt repayment, capital projects, and appropriate reserves ▪ Proposed reserve is 6 months of operating costs + debt service payment ▪ Adjust the rate structure to better reflect industry standard practice and Proposition 218 requirements
3 Legal Requirements: Proposition 218
▪ Governs how property-related charges are adopted
▪ Covers rates over a maximum 5-year period
▪ Rates must be based on the reasonable cost of service and proportionally recover costs based on how customers take service
▪ Procedural requirements:
▪ Conduct a rate study
▪ Mail a notice to property owners and ratepayers
▪ Hold a public hearing a minimum of 45 days after notice is mailed ▪ Rates cannot be adopted if more than 50% of ratepayers submit written protests ▪ NEW January 1, 2025 Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies:
▪ Customers have the option submit a Written Objection to the rate proposal (must cite specific statutes, rules, constitutional provisions, regulations, and/or cases that are alleged to be violated)
▪ Failure to submit a Written Objection limits future lawsuits 4 Current Financial Standing
Estimated reserve of $1.2M
5 Revenues
Rate Revenues $2,430,300
Penalties & Interest Earnings $94,600
Total Current Revenues $2,524,900
Ongoing Expenses
O&M $1,601,900
Utilities $409,800
SGMA Costs $581,600
Debt Service $160,000
Total Ongoing Expenses $2,753,300
Net revenues at current rates ($228,400)
Capital Improvement Costs
6 Project Title 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30 5-Year Funding Total
New Well #17 0 0 0 0 330,000 330,000
SGMA Recharge Projects 200,000 225,000 250,000 275,000 300,000 1,250,000 Water Line Replacements 0 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 600,000 Street Valve Replacement 0 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 400,000 Other Large Maintenance 150,000 300,000 285,000 285,000 300,000 1,320,000 Total 350,000 775,000 785,000 810,000 1,180,000 3,900,000 Five Year Cost of Service Increase
7 Annual Revenue Increase Cumulative Increase
over 5 years
Notes
Proposal 15%/30%/20%/4%/4% 93%
All capital projects are cash-funded
from rates; FY2029/30 ending
balance is $2.4M
Average systemwide revenue increase; impacts on customers will vary. Due to proposed rate structure changes, the initial revenue increase is intentionally lower than subsequent years.
Proposed Cash Flow
8 Rate Design Proposal
▪ Phase-out 11,000 gallon water allotment; bill all water usage ▪ Single volume rate for all levels of use
▪ Recovers utilities, maintenance, and a portion of staffing and engineering costs related to the delivery of water to customers
▪ Proposed to increase by 4% annually
▪ Volume rate calculation reflects estimated 5% water conservation ▪ Drought rates based on various levels of water shortage emergencies ▪ Base fees are scaled based on meter size
▪ American Water Works Association standard
▪ Fees based on maximum capacity of each meter
▪ Fees for up to 1” meters, 1.5” meters, 2” meters, 3” meters, and 4” meters ▪ Base fee recovers fixed operating costs, debt service, capital costs, and accumulation of reserves
▪ Update of the base fees since February 19 reflecting inventory of meters by City staff 9 Proposed Rates
10 Proposed
Current Meter Size July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027 July 1, 2028 July 1, 2029 Base Fee $32.25 Up to 1" $32.57 $47.57 $60.44 $62.85 $65.37
1.5” $65.14 $95.14 $120.88 $125.70 $130.74
2" $104.22 $152.22 $193.41 $201.12 $209.18
3” $208.45 $304.45 $386.82 $402.24 $418.37
4" $325.70 $475.70 $604.40 $628.50 $653.70
Volume Rates ($/1,000 gal)[1]
0 to 11 ,000 gal included in base fee
11,000 to 22,000 gal $0.80 All use [1] $1.23 $1.28 $1.34 $1.39 $1.44 22,000 to 34,000 gal $0.95 ($/1,000 gallons)
Above 34,000 gallons $1.14
Unmetered (per dwelling unit)
Up to 10,000 sq ft $39.00 [2] $52.25 $68.05 $81.88 $85.09 $88.41 10,000 - 15,000 sq ft $51.30 [3] $69.47 $85.97 $100.64 $104.55 $108.57 Over 15,000 sq ft $63.55 [4] $87.92 $105.17 $120.74 $125.40 $130.17 Multifamily $34.30 [5] $44.87 $60.37 $73.84 $76.75 $79.77 1 – The volume rates shown are billed per 1,000 gallon increments 2 – Based on the 1” meter fee plus assumed monthly use of 16,000 gallons 3 – Based on the 1” meter fee plus 30,000 gallons of usage 4 – Based on the 1” meter fee plus 45,000 gallons of usage 5 – Based on the 1” meter fee plus 10,000 gallons of usage Proposed Drought Rates
11 Scenario July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027 July 1, 2028 July 1, 2029 Volume rate charged to all use ($/1,000 gallons)
Normal Water Year $1.23 $1.28 $1.34 $1.39 $1.44
10% Cutback $1.30 $1.36 $1.42 $1.48 $1.54
20% Cutback $1.37 $1.43 $1.49 $1.55 $1.62
30% Cutback $1.44 $1.50 $1.56 $1.63 $1.70
40% Cutback $1.50 $1.56 $1.63 $1.70 $1.77
50% Cutback $1.57 $1.64 $1.71 $1.78 $1.86
Unmetered (per dwelling unit; based on parcel size)
Up to 10,000 sq ft
The total bill will be the 1" meter fee plus assumed use of 16,000 gallons of usage multiplied by the volume rate
10,000 to 15,000 sq ft
The total bill will be the 1" meter fee plus assumed use of 30,000 gallons of usage multiplied by the volume rate
Over 15,000 sq ft
The total bill will be the 1" meter fee plus assumed use of 45,000 gallons of usage multiplied by the volume rate
Multifamily
The total bill will be the 1" meter fee plus assumed use of 10,000 gallons of usage multiplied by the volume rate
▪ Optional rates that can be billed during water shortage emergencies ▪ Cost-based rates that will cover water delivery costs during a drought Rate Impacts
12 Proposed
Current 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30
Average Bill (16,000 gal)
Base Fee $32.25 $32.57 $47.57 $60.44 $62.85 $65.37
Usage $4.00 $19.68 $20.48 $21.44 $22.24 $23.04
Total $36.25 $52.25 $68.05 $81.88 $85.09 $88.41
44% 30% 20% 4% 4%
Winter Bill (8,000 gal)
Base Fee $32.25 $32.57 $47.57 $60.44 $62.85 $65.37
Usage $0.00 $9.84 $10.24 $10.72 $11.12 $11.52
Total $32.25 $42.41 $57.81 $71.16 $73.97 $76.89
32% 36% 23% 4% 4%
Summer Bill (24,000 gal)
Base Fee $32.25 $32.57 $47.57 $60.44 $62.85 $65.37
Usage $10.70 $29.52 $30.72 $32.16 $33.36 $34.56
Total $42.95 $62.09 $78.29 $92.60 $96.21 $99.93
45% 26% 18% 4% 4%
Proposed
Current 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30
Average Bill (16,000 gal)
Base Fee $32.25 $32.57 $47.57 $60.44 $62.85 $65.37
Usage $4.00 $19.68 $20.48 $21.44 $22.24 $23.04
Total $36.25 $52.25 $68.05 $81.88 $85.09 $88.41
44% 30% 20% 4% 4%
Winter Bill (8,000 gal)
Base Fee $32.25 $32.57 $47.57 $60.44 $62.85 $65.37
Usage $0.00 $9.84 $10.24 $10.72 $11.12 $11.52
Total $32.25 $42.41 $57.81 $71.16 $73.97 $76.89
32% 36% 23% 4% 4%
Proposed
Current 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30
Average Bill (16,000 gal)
Base Fee $32.25 $32.57 $47.57 $60.44 $62.85 $65.37
Usage $4.00 $19.68 $20.48 $21.44 $22.24 $23.04
Total $36.25 $52.25 $68.05 $81.88 $85.09 $88.41
44% 30% 20% 4% 4%
Rate Survey – Average Use
13 Rate Survey – Winter Use
14 Rate Survey – Summer Use
15 Rate Study Schedule
▪ March 19 - Present Final Report to City Council
▪ March 28 - Mail Prop 218 notice of rate hearing to customers ▪ April/May - 45-day Prop 218 waiting period; conduct ratepayer outreach ▪ May 21 - Proposition 218 hearing (55 days after postmark) ▪ July 1 - Implement new rates absent a majority protest; rate increase will be reflected on respective bill for July service
16 Wrap Up
17 Water Rate Study
for the City of Kingsburg
Final Report
March 12, 2025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................1
1.1 Background .......................................................................................................................1
1.2 Requirements of Proposition 218.....................................................................................2
1.3 Rate Study Process............................................................................................................3
1.4 Proposed Rates.................................................................................................................4
1.5 Bill Impacts........................................................................................................................5 SECTION 2: CUSTOMER BASE AND CURRENT RATE REVENUES.........................................................7
2.1 Current Rates....................................................................................................................7
2.2 Rate Revenues and Water Consumption..........................................................................7
2.3 Typical Bills........................................................................................................................9 SECTION 3: COST OF SERVICE ..........................................................................................................10
3.1 Background .....................................................................................................................10
3.2 Expense Projection..........................................................................................................11
3.3 Revenues.........................................................................................................................13
3.4 Cash Flow Projection.......................................................................................................13 SECTION 4: COST ALLOCATION ........................................................................................................16
4.1 Methodology...................................................................................................................16
4.2 Proposed Cost Allocation................................................................................................16 SECTION 5: WATER RATE DESIGN....................................................................................................18
5.1 Billing Units .....................................................................................................................18
5.2 Rate Calculation ..............................................................................................................20
5.3 Monthly Water Bill Comparison......................................................................................26 City of Kingsburg
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Current and Proposed Rates (Normal Water Year).........................................................................4 Table 2: Proposed Drought Rates.................................................................................................................5 Table 3: Current Monthly Rates....................................................................................................................7 Table 4: Current Customer Counts and Rate Revenues................................................................................8 Table 5: Typical Single Family Bills Under Current Rates..............................................................................9 Table 6: Operating Cost Projection.............................................................................................................11 Table 7: Capital Improvement Projects ......................................................................................................12 Table 8: Cash Flow Projection.....................................................................................................................14 Table 9: Cost Allocation ..............................................................................................................................17 Table 10: Proposed Meter Equivalents.......................................................................................................19 Table 11: Estimated Water Use for Rate Design (1,000 gallons)................................................................20 Table 12: Water Rate Calculation ...............................................................................................................21 Table 13: FY2025/26 Drought Rate Calculation..........................................................................................22 Table 14: Proposed Monthly Water Rates..................................................................................................23 Table 15: Proposed Drought Rates.............................................................................................................24 Table 16: Bill Impacts..................................................................................................................................25 Table 17: Average Single Family Bill Comparison over Five Years..............................................................26 City of Kingsburg Page 1
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Background
The City of Kingsburg (City) is a rural community located in Fresno County along the Highway 99 corridor between Fresno and Tulare. The City is situated in the Central Valley and its surroundings include Kings River to the east. The City has a population of over 13,000 residents and encompasses an area of about
3.7 square miles. The City provides a full range of municipal services including water service to over 4,000 accounts consisting of the homes and businesses within its boundaries. The majority of the City’s water service customers are single family residential homes.
The City last increased its water rates in 2019 and has since faced increased costs due to new regulatory requirements, increased equipment and materials costs, and inflation. The implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) requires groundwater agencies and water suppliers to develop and implement sustainability plans, leading to additional costs for monitoring, reporting and water recharge. The City of Kingsburg is a member of the South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency and must participate in groundwater management.
The City is also facing increased regulatory requirements related to water quality, conservation, and environmental protections which have led to additional monitoring, testing, and compliance and reporting measures. Increased costs for water treatment chlorination, monitoring equipment, and routine maintenance have necessitated advanced treatment methods, including the use of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filters. The cost of these filters, along with ongoing maintenance and media replacement, has added significant expenses to water treatment operations that were not contemplated in the City’s prior rate adjustments. The Water Fund is predicted to have a slight operating deficit this year meaning that expenses are higher than revenues. One goal of this rate study is to determine rate increases necessary to cover costs so that the City can continue to provide safe and reliable drinking water to its customers.
A second goal of this rate study is to revise the rate structure to recover costs more fairly from customers. The current water rate structure’s Base Fee includes an allotment of 11,000 gallons of monthly usage. Water usage above 11,000 gallons is billed tiered volume rates. The proposed water rate structure eliminates the water allotment so that customers are billed a single volume rate for all water consumed. Regarding the Base Fee, the proposed rate structure includes fixed charges that increase based on the size of the water meter. Larger connections require a higher level of capital investment and maintenance for the City to provide water to these customers.
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1.2 Requirements of Proposition 218
The implementation of public agency utility rates in California is governed by the substantive and procedural requirements of Proposition 218 the “Right to Vote on Taxes Act” which is codified as Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution. The City must follow the procedural requirements of Proposition 218 for all utility rate increases. These requirements include:
1. Noticing Requirement – The City must mail a notice of the proposed rate increases to all affected property owners. The notice must specify the amount of the fees, the basis upon which they were calculated, the reason for the fees, and the date/time/location of a public rate hearing at which the proposed rates will be considered/adopted.
2. Public Hearing – The City must hold a public hearing prior to adopting the proposed rate increases. The public hearing must be held not less than 45 days after the required notices are mailed.
3. Rate Increases Subject to Majority Protest – At the public hearing, the proposed rate increases are subject to majority protest. If more than 50% of affected property owners (counted one per parcel) submit timely written protests against the proposed rate increases, the increases cannot be adopted.
Proposition 218 also established substantive requirements that apply to water rates and charges, including:
1. Cost of Service – Revenues derived from the fee or charge cannot exceed the funds required to provide the service. In essence, fees cannot exceed the “cost of service”.
2. Intended Purpose – Revenues derived from the fee or charge can only be used for the purpose for which the fee was imposed.
3. Proportional Cost Recovery – The amount of the fee or charge imposed upon any parcel or person as an incident of property ownership shall not exceed the proportional cost of service attributable to that parcel. Caselaw allows this determination to be made customer class-bycustomer class rather than parcel-by-parcel.
4. Availability of Service – No fee or charge may be imposed for a service unless that service is used by, or immediately available to, the owner of the property. Standby charges are approved as assessments on real property.
5. General Government Services – No property-related fee or charge may be imposed for general governmental services available to the public at large, as police and some fire services are.
Charges for water service are exempt from additional voting requirements of Proposition 218 for other property-related fees, provided the charges do not exceed the cost of providing service and are adopted pursuant to the procedural requirements of Proposition 218.
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1.3 Rate Study Process
A summary of the rate study process is provided in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Rate Study Process
The following is a brief description of the rate study process:
▪ Revenue Requirement – Revenue requirements are analyzed via a cash flow projection based on the best information currently available, such as the City’s historical operating results, budgets, audits, and input from staff. The cash flow serves as a roadmap for funding future operating costs and capital expenditures while maintaining long-term fiscal stability, all of which is calculated in this study to produce rates that will be necessary to recover only the projected cost of service per parcel under these proposed rates.
▪ Cost of Service Allocation - The cost of service process builds on the revenue requirement analysis and assigns water costs to functional cost components: metering and customer service, base demand, and extra demand.
▪ Rate Design - Rate design involves developing a rate structure that fairly recovers costs from customers but does not exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to each parcel.
Final rate recommendations are designed to fund the City’s short- and long-term costs of providing service and fairly allocate costs to all customers.
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The rates recommended in this report are based on the best available information gathered from the City’s budgets, audits, and input from staff and the ratemaking consultant’s professional opinion. The cost allocations proposed herein are based on industry standard practice. The proposed rates are based on the reasonable cost of providing service and do not exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to each parcel.
1.4 Proposed Rates
Table 1 provides the current and proposed rates. The proposed rates are designed to fund the water system’s cost of service. It is proposed that the first rate increase go into effect on July 1, 2025 with subsequent rate adjustments effective on July 1 of each year from July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2029.
Table 1: Current and Proposed Rates (Normal Water Year) Proposed
Current Meter Size
July 1,
2025
July 1,
2026
July 1,
2027
July 1,
2028
July 1,
2029
Base Fee $32.25 Up to 1" $32.57 $47.57 $60.44 $62.85 $65.37
1.5” $65.14 $95.14 $120.88 $125.70 $130.74
2" $104.22 $152.22 $193.41 $201.12 $209.18
3” $208.45 $304.45 $386.82 $402.24 $418.37
4" $325.70 $475.70 $604.40 $628.50 $653.70
Volume Rates ($/1,000 gal) [1]
0 to 11,000 gal $0.00
11,000 to 22,000 gal $0.80 All use [1] $1.23 $1.28 $1.34 $1.39 $1.44 22,000 to 34,000 gal $0.95 ($/1,000 gallons)
Above 34,000 gallons $1.14
Unmetered
(per dwelling unit; based on parcel size)
Up to 10,000 sq ft $39.00 [2] $52.25 $68.05 $81.88 $85.09 $88.41 10,000 to 15,000 sq ft $51.30 [3] $69.47 $85.97 $100.64 $104.55 $108.57 Over 15,000 sq ft $63.55 [4] $87.92 $105.17 $120.74 $125.40 $130.17 Multifamily $34.30 [5] $44.87 $60.37 $73.84 $76.75 $79.77 1 – Usage is billed in 1,000 gallon increments
2 – Based on the 1” meter fee plus assumed monthly use of 16,000 gallons 3 – Based on the 1” meter fee plus 30,000 gallons of usage 4 – Based on the 1” meter fee plus 45,000 gallons of usage 5 – Based on the 1” meter fee plus 10,000 gallons of usage City of Kingsburg Page 5
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The proposed water rates also include a schedule of drought rates, which would only be implemented during a water shortage emergency. The City does not currently have a schedule of drought rates. Under drought conditions, the meter charges would remain the same, but the volume rate would increase according to the level of water cutback, as shown in Table 2. Drought rates are intended to make the City financially whole and recover the costs to supply and deliver water to customers.
Table 2: Proposed Drought Rates
Scenario July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027 July 1, 2028 July 1, 2029 Volume rate charged to all use ($/1,000 gallons)
Normal Water Year $1.23 $1.28 $1.34 $1.39 $1.44
10% Cutback $1.30 $1.36 $1.42 $1.48 $1.54
20% Cutback $1.37 $1.43 $1.49 $1.55 $1.62
30% Cutback $1.44 $1.50 $1.56 $1.63 $1.70
40% Cutback $1.50 $1.56 $1.63 $1.70 $1.77
50% Cutback $1.57 $1.64 $1.71 $1.78 $1.86
Unmetered (per dwelling unit; based on parcel size)
Up to 10,000 sq ft The total bill will be the 1" meter fee plus assumed use of 16,000 gallons of usage multiplied by the volume rate
10,000 to 15,000 sq ft The total bill will be the 1" meter fee plus assumed use of 30,000 gallons of usage multiplied by the volume rate
Over 15,000 sq ft The total bill will be the 1" meter fee plus assumed use of 45,000 gallons of usage multiplied by the volume rate
Multifamily The total bill will be the 1" meter fee plus assumed use of 10,000 gallons of usage multiplied by the volume rate
Note: the meter fee will remain the same under drought conditions; see meter fees in Table 1
1.5 Bill Impacts
The typical customer in the City of Kingsburg is a single family residential home served by a 1” meter (or smaller) that uses 16,000 gallons per month. Under current water rates, the typical customer pays a monthly water bill of $36.25. Under the proposed July 1, 2025 rates, the typical customer will pay a monthly water bill of $52.25. Figure 2 provides a bill survey that compares the City of Kingsburg’s current and proposed typical bill with comparable bills charged by other local agencies. Under current water rates, the City of Kingsburg’s bill is among the lowest in the region. Following the rate increase, the City’s typical bill will fall in the mid-range of agencies surveyed.
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Figure 2: Single Family Residential Bill Survey – Average Use (16,000 gallons) City of Kingsburg Page 7
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SECTION 2: CUSTOMER BASE AND CURRENT RATE REVENUES
2.1 Current Rates
A schedule of current monthly water rates is provided in Table 3. The City’s current water rate structure consists of two components: (1) Water Rates for unmetered customers and (2) Water Rates for metered customers. Customers without water meters are billed according to parcel size and location (inside or outside City limits) and multi-unit apartments are billed a fixed charge per dwelling unit.
All metered customers regardless of meter size or customer class are billed a monthly Base Charge of $32.25 which includes the first 11,000 gallons of water usage. Usage above the first 11,000 gallons is billed based on the tiered rate structure shown below.
Table 3: Current Monthly Rates
WATER RATES (For residential customers that do not have water meters.) RESIDENCE - Inside City Limit up to 10,000 Sq. Ft. $39.00 RESIDENCE - Inside City Limit 10,000 to 15,000 Sq. Ft. $51.30 RESIDENCE - Inside City Limit Over 15,000 Sq. Ft. $63.55 RESIDENCE - Outside City Limit up to 10,000 Sq. Ft. $41.60 RESIDENCE - Outside City Limit 10,000 to 15,000 Sq. Ft. $42.30 RESIDENCE - Outside City Limit Over 15,000 Sq. Ft. $67.10 MULTI-UNIT APARTMENTS - Flat Rate (Per Unit) $34.30
WATER RATES (For Residential, Multi-family, Outside the City Limits and Commercial with water meters.)
Effective June 1, 2019
0 - 11,000 gallons $32.25 base charge
11,001 - 22,000 gallons $0.80 per 1,000 gal
22,001 - 34,000 gallons $0.95 per 1,000 gal
Above 34,001 gallons $1.14 per 1,000 gal
2.2 Rate Revenues and Water Consumption
The City provides water service to over 4,000 accounts. Table 4 provides current customer counts by customer class, water usage statistics, and annual rate revenues. Current water rates generate about $2,430,000 annually. Approximately 85% of water rate revenues are collected from metered customers and 15% are collected from unmetered customers (primarily unmetered apartment complexes). About 48% of metered water use falls with the base allotment of 11,000 gallons per month which is not billed a water usage rate.
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Table 4: Current Customer Counts and Rate Revenues
Customer Class No. of Accounts
No. of
Units
Monthly Flat
Charge per
Unit
Estimated
Annual
Revenue
% of
Total
Metered Customers
Single Family Residential 3,666 3,676 $32.25 $1,422,612 59% Multifamily Residential 76 249 $32.25 $96,363 4%
Commercial 261 332 $32.25 $128,484 5%
Kingsburg High School 1 1 $32.25 $387 0%
Subtotal Metered Customers 4,004 4,258 $1,647,846 68%
Unmetered Customers
Residential - Up to 10,000 sq ft 40 40 $39.00 $18,720 1% Residential - 10,000 to 15,000 sq ft 6 6 $51.30 $3,694 0% Residential - Over 15,000 sq ft 5 5 $63.55 $3,813 0%
Multifamily Residential 80 825 $34.30 $339,570 14%
Subtotal Unmetered Customers 131 876 $365,797 15%
Total Fixed Revenues 4,135 5,134 $2,013,643 83%
All Metered Customers
Gallons in Tier
[1]
Rate per
Thousand
Gallons
Usage
in Tier
(1,000 gal)
Estimated
Annual
Revenue
% of
Total
Tier 1 (Allotment) 0 - 11,000 $0.00 409,798 $0 0%
Tier 2 11,001 - 22,000 $0.80 192,217 $153,774 6%
Tier 3 22,001 - 34,000 $0.95 86,205 $81,895 3%
Tier 4 Above 34,001 $1.14 158,742 $180,966 7%
Total Volume Revenues 846,962 $416,634 17%
Total Rate Revenues $2,430,277 100%
1 - Gallons included in each tier are scaled upward based on the number of units for multifamily residential customers. For example, the Tier 1 allotment for a duplex (2 units) is 22,000 gallons rather than 11,000.
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2.3 Typical Bills
Table 5 provides example monthly water bills for an average customer year-round (average over 12 months) as well as in the winter and summer months.
Table 5: Typical Single Family Bills Under Current Rates AVERAGE MONTHLY BILL (16,000 gallons)
Fee Description Current # of Units Total Charges
Base Charge $32.25 X 1 $32.25
Volume Rates $/1,000 gal
0 - 11,000 $0.00 X 11 $0.00
11,001 - 22,000 $0.80 X 5 $4.00
22,001 - 34,000 $0.95 X 0 $0.00
Above 34,001 $1.14 X 0 $0.00
16 $4.00
Total Monthly Bill $36.25
TYPICAL WINTER MONTHLY BILL (8,000 gallons)
Fee Description Current # of Units Total Charges
Base Charge $32.25 X 1 $32.25
Volume Rates $/1,000 gal
0 - 11,000 $0.00 X 8 $0.00
11,001 - 22,000 $0.80 X 0 $0.00
22,001 - 34,000 $0.95 X 0 $0.00
Above 34,001 $1.14 X 0 $0.00
8 $0.00
Total Monthly Bill $32.25
TYPICAL SUMMER MONTHLY BILL (24,000 gallons)
Fee Description Current # of Units Total Charges
Base Charge $32.25 X 1 $32.25
Volume Rates $/1,000 gal
0 - 11,000 $0.00 X 11 $0.00
11,001 - 22,000 $0.80 X 11 $8.80
22,001 - 34,000 $0.95 X 2 $1.90
Above 34,001 $1.14 X 0 $0.00
24 $10.70
Total Monthly Bill $42.95
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SECTION 3: COST OF SERVICE
This section provides an analysis of water system revenues and expenses to determine the total cost of service to be recovered via water rates. The cost of service is expressed in a cash flow table that illustrates revenue increases needed to keep up with expenses and promote financial health. Over the five-year rate study period, rate increases are proposed so that the City can pay for operating costs, fund capital improvements, and continue to balance the Water Fund, all of which are calculated in this study to produce rates that will be necessary to recover only the actual cost of the water service per parcel under these proposed water rates.
3.1 Background
Several factors have impacted the City’s cost of service since its most recent water rate adjustment in 2019.
1. Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) Compliance – The implementation of SGMA has required groundwater agencies and water suppliers to develop and implement sustainability plans, leading to additional costs for monitoring, reporting, and water recharge.
2. Water Treatment & Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Costs – Increased cost for water treatment chlorination, monitoring equipment, and routine maintenance have necessitated advanced treatment methods, including the use of GAC filters. The cost of these filters, along with ongoing maintenance and media replacement, has added significant expenses to water treatment operations.
3. Increased Regulatory Requirements – Stricter state and federal regulations related to water quality, conservation, and environmental protections have required the City to implement additional monitoring, testing, and compliance and reporting measures, all of which increase operational costs.
4. Rising Utility Costs – Electricity, fuel, and other utility costs have risen substantially, impacting the operation of pumps, treatment facilities, and distribution networks. Higher energy costs translate directly into higher water production expenses.
5. Increased Equipment Costs – The cost of essential equipment such as pumps, motors, filtration systems, and distribution infrastructure has increased due to supply chain disruptions, raw material cost hikes, and inflation.
6. Meter Replacements – Aging water meters require replacement to ensure accurate billing and leak detection. The cost of new meters, installation, and software integration has added to overall operational expenses.
7. Increased Cost of Water Well Replacement Parts – Water well components, including pumps, piping, and motors, have become more expensive due to supply chain issues and increased demand for replacement parts.
8. Software and Hardware Upkeep & Replacement – Modern water management relies on SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems and other software tools for real-time monitoring and efficiency improvements. The ongoing need to upgrade, replace, and maintain both software and hardware has resulted in additional operational costs.
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9. Inflation – General inflation has driven up the cost of labor, materials, and services across all sectors, including water production. The increased cost of goods and services has made every aspect of water production—from equipment procurement to employee wages—more expensive.
Together, these factors have contributed to the rising cost of water production, making it more expensive to deliver safe and reliable water to consumers.
3.2 Expense Projection
The Water Fund’s expenses include operating costs, capital improvement projects, debt service, and contributions to reserves. Together these expenses comprise the total cost of service to be recovered from water rates.
3.2.1 Operating Costs
Budgeted water operating costs for FY2024/25 are projected to total about $2.6 million. Table 6 includes a projection of operating expenses over the next five years through FY2029/30. All operating costs are projected to increase by 4% per year to account for inflation. Salaries & Benefits are the largest operating cost, representing about 34% of total FY2024/25 expenses.
Table 6: Operating Cost Projection
Operating Expenses 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30 Wages and Benefits 4% 4% 4% 4% 4%
Supplies, Insurance, Vehicles 4% 4% 4% 4% 4%
System Maintenance 4% 4% 4% 4% 4%
Utilities 4% 4% 4% 4% 4%
SGMA Fees 4% 4% 4% 4% 4%
Professional Services 4% 4% 4% 4% 4%
City Overhead & Audit 4% 4% 4% 4% 4%
2024/25
Operating Expenses Budget 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30 Wages and Benefits 879,000 914,200 950,800 988,800 1,028,400 1,069,500 Supplies, Insurance, Vehicles 178,000 185,100 192,500 200,200 208,200 216,500 System Maintenance 105,000 109,200 113,600 118,100 122,800 127,700 Utilities 409,800 426,200 443,200 460,900 479,300 498,500 SGMA Fees 581,600 600,000 624,000 649,000 675,000 702,000 Professional Services 145,000 150,800 156,800 163,100 169,600 176,400 City Overhead & Audit 294,900 306,700 319,000 331,800 345,100 358,900 Total Operating Expenses $2,593,300 $2,692,200 $2,799,900 $2,911,900 $3,028,400 $3,149,500 City of Kingsburg Page 12
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3.2.2 Capital Improvements
In addition to funding operating costs, the City intends to fund $3.9 million in capital projects over the next five years, see Table 7. These projects are critical for the City to continue to provide safe and reliable water service to customers. Projects include replacing valves, maintaining and repairing water lines, and performing large scale maintenance. This rate study assumes that all projects listed in Table 7 will be funded from rate revenues and/or existing Water Fund reserves. No new debt is planned or proposed.
Table 7: Capital Improvement Projects
Project Title 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30 5-Year Funding Total
New Well Site - Test Well #17 0 0 0 0 330,000 330,000
Water Meters /Register Heads 0 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 160,000 Annual Well Site Maintenance 0 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 240,000 Efficiency Testing 0 15,000 0 0 15,000 30,000
Water Conservation Turf 0 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 60,000 Fire Hydrants 0 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 100,000
Water Line Replacements 0 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 600,000 Street Valve Replacement 0 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 320,000 Sample Station Replacements 0 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 40,000 Backflow Replacement at City Sites 0 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 20,000 Recharge Projects 200,000 225,000 250,000 275,000 300,000 1,250,000 Large Maintenance 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 750,000 Total $350,000 $775,000 $785,000 $810,000 $1,180,000 $3,900,000
3.2.3 Debt Service
The Water Fund has one existing outstanding debt obligation – a California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank installment sale agreement from 2004 and amended in 2011. The total annual cost of the debt is about $160,000. Most forms of municipal debt require that the issuer maintain a coverage ratio of 1.2 times or greater. This is calculated as net operating revenues divided by the annual debt service cost. It is projected that the Water Fund will meet or exceed this target each year of the rate plan. Debt coverage is one factor that lenders take into consideration when determining the credit rating of issuers. By maintaining a strong coverage ratio, the City is more likely to receive favorable financing terms if it chooses to issue debt in the future.
3.2.4 Reserves
The accumulation of reasonable reserves is one component of the cost of service. Based on City projections, the Water Fund will have a positive fund balance of about $1.2 million to begin FY2025/26.
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resulting in minimal change to the cash reserves/fund balance. For the remaining three years of the rate plan (FY2027/28 to FY2029/30), the City is projected to accumulate about $2.43 million in reserves. This balance is in excess of the proposed target of $1.73 million which is equal to six months of operating expenses plus one year of debt service costs. Cash reserves above the target will provide capital funding in case of an emergency such as a pump failure or pipeline break.
3.3 Revenues
The Water Fund’s primary source of revenue is water rates. Current water rates generate about $2,430,000 annually. In addition, the City collects about $65,000 annually in penalty charges and about $29,600 of interest earnings. It is assumed that penalty revenues and interest earnings will remain the same throughout the duration of the rate plan. Beginning July 1, 2025, and continuing each July 1 from 2026 through 2029, a series of rate increases are proposed to fund the costs described above.
3.4 Cash Flow Projection
The City’s cash flow with proposed rate increases is provided in Table 8 and Figure 3. The cash flow projection spans the five-year rate study period from FY2025/26 to FY2029/30. An initial rate revenue increase of 15% is followed by a 30% increase, then 20%, then 4% for the remaining two years of the rate plan. Rate increases are proposed to go into effect each July 1 from 2025 through 2029.
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Table 8: Cash Flow Projection
1 – 50% of operating costs plus the annual debt service cost 2 – Ratio of net operating revenues to debt service cost; the target is 1.20 or above Projected: Years 1 - 5 (Prop 218 Period)
2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30
Rate Increase 15% 30% 20% 4% 4%
Date of Rate Change Jul 1, 2025 Jul 1, 2026 Jul 1, 2027 Jul 1, 2028 Jul 1, 2029 Beginning Fund Balance $1,200,000 $887,200 $880,100 $1,477,600 $2,108,000
REVENUES
Water Rate Revenues 2,794,800 3,633,200 4,359,800 4,534,200 4,715,600 Penalty Charges 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000
Interest 29,600 29,600 29,600 29,600 29,600
Total Revenues 2,889,400 3,727,800 4,454,400 4,628,800 4,810,200
EXPENSES
Operating Expenses +4% +4% +4% +4% +4%
Wages and Benefits 914,200 950,800 988,800 1,028,400 1,069,500 Supplies, Insurance, Vehicles 185,100 192,500 200,200 208,200 216,500 System Maintenance 109,200 113,600 118,100 122,800 127,700 Utilities 426,200 443,200 460,900 479,300 498,500
SGMA Fees 600,000 624,000 649,000 675,000 702,000
Professional Services 150,800 156,800 163,100 169,600 176,400 City Overhead & Audit 306,700 319,000 331,800 345,100 358,900 Subtotal Operating 2,692,200 2,799,900 2,911,900 3,028,400 3,149,500 Net Operating Revenues 197,200 927,900 1,542,500 1,600,400 1,660,700 Non-Operating Expenses
Total Capital Projects 350,000 775,000 785,000 810,000 1,180,000 Debt Service 160,000 160,000 160,000 160,000 160,000
Total Expenses 3,202,200 3,734,900 3,856,900 3,998,400 4,489,500 Total Net Revenues (312,800) (7,100) 597,500 630,400 320,700 Ending Fund Balance $887,200 $880,100 $1,477,600 $2,108,000 $2,428,700 Reserve Fund Target [1] 1,506,100 1,560,000 1,616,000 1,674,200 1,734,800 Target Met? No No No Yes Yes
Coverage Ratio (1.20x) [2] 1.23 5.80 9.64 10.00 10.38
Target Met? yes yes yes yes yes
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Figure 3: Cash Flow Projection
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SECTION 4: COST ALLOCATION
The prior section determined the total cost of providing water service to customers. In this section, the cost of service is allocated to rates to fairly recover costs based on how customers use the system, and in any event, not to exceed the proportional cost of the water service attributable to each parcel.
4.1 Methodology
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) recommends methods to classify costs among various customers. Using the Base-Extra Capacity Method as recommended by the AWWA, water operating expenses are allocated to the following categories: (a) Base, (b) Extra, (c) Meters and Services, and (d) Customer Service. The Base and Extra categories are intended to recover the costs to deliver water to customers, while the Customer Service and Meters and Services categories are intended to recover expenses related to maintaining infrastructure in the system to supply water at all times under the proposed water service rates in this study. A summary of the cost allocation categories is provided below:
▪ Base: Base costs include the expenses related to providing water under average (“base”) demand conditions.
▪ Extra: The extra category includes costs related to providing water above the system average demand (i.e., related to peak, “extra” usage).
▪ Meters and Services: These include costs related to maintaining infrastructure and operating capacity to provide service at any time under the proposed water service fee rates in this study.
▪ Customer Service: This category contains costs associated with serving customers, such as billing and answering customer inquiries.
4.2 Proposed Cost Allocation
This section determines the percentage of the annual revenue requirement to be collected from each rate or charge (consisting of the volume rate and the fixed meter fee) based on the actual costs attributable to each rate or charge and establishes that each parcel’s total water bill will not exceed the proportional cost of service for that parcel.
It is proposed that the AWWA recommended cost categories of Base and Extra be combined as the proposed volume (usage) rate is a single tier applied to all levels of use. The volume rate is proposed to recover utilities and maintenance costs as well as 50% of wages, benefits, and professional services, see Table 9. The fixed meter fee is proposed to be made up of the AWWA recommended cost categories Meters and Services and Customer Service. The fixed charge will recover expenses for supplies, insurance, vehicles, SGMA fees, City overhead, and 50% of wages, benefits, and professional services.
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Table 9 below allocates the budgeted costs for test year FY2025/26, where the fixed meter fee for operations and maintenance is correlated with fixed costs regardless of the amount of customers’ water use and the volume rate for water delivery is correlated with the actual costs of water supply and delivery. The FY2025/26 cost of each category is multiplied by the allocation percentages shown to calculate the total amount of revenue to be recovered from the volume and fixed rates. In total, the volume rate is proposed to recover 39.67% of costs and the fixed meter fee is proposed to recover
60.33% of operating costs. The volume rate is intended to recover the costs of delivering water to customers. The proposed fixed meter fees are intended to recover the fixed operating costs shown below plus debt service costs, capital expenses, and accumulation of reserves.
Table 9: Cost Allocation
Projected Base + Meters & Base + Meters &
Operating Expense 2025/26
Extra
(Volume)
Customer Service
(Fixed)
Extra
(Volume)
Customer Service
(Fixed)
Wages and Benefits 914,200 50.0% 50.0% 457,100 457,100
Supplies, Insurance, Vehicles 185,100 0.0% 100.0% 0 185,100 System Maintenance 109,200 100.0% 0.0% 109,200 0
Utilities 426,200 100.0% 0.0% 426,200 0
SGMA Fees 600,000 0.0% 100.0% 0 600,000
Professional Services 150,800 50.0% 50.0% 75,400 75,400 City Overhead & Audit 306,700 0.0% 100.0% 0 306,700
Total O&M 2,692,200 1,067,900 1,624,300
Total % 39.67% 60.33%
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SECTION 5: WATER RATE DESIGN
Following the allocation of costs, the next step is to derive the total cost responsibility for each customer class by developing unit costs of service for each cost function and then assigning those costs to the customer classes based on the respective service requirements of each.
5.1 Billing Units
AWWA guidelines recommend using meter equivalents to assign demand-related costs to larger meter sizes. The ratio at which the meter charge increases is typically a function of either meter investment (estimated cost) or the meter’s safe operating capacity. Larger meters have the ability to place a greater demand on the water system and are therefore charged based on that potential demand. For example, based on the AWWA meter capacity ratios, a customer that has a 2” meter has 3.20 times the capacity equivalency of a customer with a 1” meter—a 2” meter has a safe operating capacity of 160 gallons per minute (gpm) compared to a 1” meter which has a safe operating capacity of 50 gpm. It is proposed that meter sizes of 5/8”, 3/4", and 1” be grouped into a single category with an assumed maximum flow rate of 50 gpm. The 1” meter size is the California building code standard for residential construction due to fire flow needs.
Table 10 shows the proposed meter equivalents based on AWWA standards. The alignment of the fixed rates with the proposed meter equivalents will ensure that each meter size is charged based on their proportional impact on the system. The meter sizes and customer counts shown below differ slightly from the customer counts provided in Table 4. Through the rate study process, the City audited its commercial customers and updated its meter size records. Table 10 reflects updated records and proposed customer counts over the next five years.
In addition to updating its customer records, the City intends to meter the currently unmetered apartment complexes within its service area. For planning purposes, it is assumed that half of the apartment complexes will be served by 1” meters and half will be served by 2” meters. It is assumed that all unmetered single family residential customers will eventually be served by 1” meters.
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Table 10: Proposed Meter Equivalents
Meter Size
# of
Customers
Operating
Capacity
(gpm) [1]
Meter
Ratio [2]
# of Meter
Equivalents [3]
3/4", 5/8", & 1" 3,936 50 1.00 3,936.0
1.5" 5 100 2.00 10.0
2" 64 160 3.20 204.8
3" 3 320 6.40 19.2
4" 3 500 10.00 30.0
Currently metered customers 4,011 4,200.0
Residential Unmetered Customers
Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft. 40 50 1.00 40.0
10,000 to 15,000 Sq. Ft. 6 50 1.00 6.0
Over 15,000 Sq. Ft. 5 50 1.00 5.0
Multifamily Residential Accounts (1") [4] 40 50 1.00 40.0 Multifamily Residential Accounts (2") [4] 40 160 3.20 128.0 Total currently unmetered customers 131 219.0
Total meter equivalents for rate design 4,419.0
Gpm – gallons per minute
1 – maximum operating capacity of each meter size
2 – Ratio of the maximum operating capacity of each meter size compared to the capacity of a 1” meter 3 – # of customers multiplied by the meter ratio
4 – There are currently 80 unmetered multifamily accounts that will be metered in the coming year. For rate design, it is estimated that 40 accounts will be served by 1" meters, and 40 accounts will be served by 2" meters)
Table 11 estimates the water usage of currently metered customers as well as unmetered customers that are proposed to be transitioned to metered service. It is assumed that existing customers will reduce their usage by 5% in response to the new rates (i.e. the increased cost per 1,000 gallons and the elimination of the 11,000 gallon water allotment that is currently included in the Base Fee). Water usage estimates for unmetered customers were based on usage trends of other City customers. The rate design proposed in this report eliminates the current allotment of 11,000 gallons included in the Base Fee and instead bills customers a volume rate for every 1,000 gallons consumed.
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Table 11: Estimated Water Use for Rate Design (1,000 gallons) Currently metered customers (Table 4) 846,962
Less 5% conservation of currently metered customers (42,348) Proposed to be metered single family residential accounts [1] 10,920 Proposed to be metered multifamily residential accounts [2] 49,500 Estimated water use (1,000 gallons) 865,034
1 – Based on 16,000 gallons per month for small currently unmetered single family lot size, 20,000 gallons per month for the medium unmetered single family residential lot size, and 30,000 gallons per month for the large currently unmetered single family residential lot size. 2 – Based on 5,000 gallons per month for 825 currently unmetered multifamily dwelling units
5.2 Rate Calculation
Table 12 provides the water rate calculation over the next five years. Operations and maintenance expenses (O&M) are allocated to volume and fixed charges based on the percentages shown in Table 9 based on the FY2025/26 test year. Volume rate revenue is divided by the water usage estimate shown in Table 11 to calculate the rate per 1,000 gallons. Miscellaneous revenue (penalty fees and interest earnings) is deducted from the amount of revenue to be collected from the fixed meter fee. Debt service, capital costs, and the accumulation of reserves are also funded through the fixed meter fee. The total revenue requirement of the fixed meter fee is divided by the meter equivalents shown in Table 10 and then divided by 12 months to calculate the meter fee for a 1” meter.
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Table 12: Water Rate Calculation
2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30
Total O&M 2,692,200 2,799,900 2,911,900 3,028,400 3,149,500 Volume (39.67%) 1,067,900 1,110,600 1,155,000 1,201,200 1,249,200 Fixed (60.33%) 1,624,300 1,689,279 1,756,853 1,827,141 1,900,205 Fixed 1,624,300 1,689,279 1,756,853 1,827,141 1,900,205 Net of Misc Rev (94,600) (94,600) (94,600) (94,600) (94,600) Net Fixed O&M 1,529,700 1,594,679 1,662,253 1,732,541 1,805,605 Debt Service 160,000 160,000 160,000 160,000 160,000
Capital and Reserves 37,200 767,921 1,382,547 1,440,459 1,500,795 Total Revenue Requirement 2,794,800 3,633,200 4,359,800 4,534,200 4,715,600 Volume Revenue $1,067,900 $1,110,600 $1,155,000 $1,201,200 $1,249,200 Usage (1,000 gal) (Table 11) 865,034 865,034 865,034 865,034 865,034 Rate per 1,000 gal $1.23 $1.28 $1.34 $1.39 $1.44
4.1% 4.7% 3.7% 3.6%
Net O&M Fixed 1,529,700 1,594,679 1,662,253 1,732,541 1,805,605 Debt 160,000 160,000 160,000 160,000 160,000
Capital and Reserves 37,200 767,921 1,382,547 1,440,459 1,500,795 Total Meter Fee Revenue 1,726,900 2,522,600 3,204,800 3,333,000 3,466,400 Divided by Meter Eqv.
(Table 10)
4,419 4,419 4,419 4,419 4,419
Net O&M Fixed $28.85 $30.07 $31.35 $32.67 $34.05
Debt $3.02 $3.02 $3.02 $3.02 $3.02
Capital and Reserves $0.70 $14.48 $26.07 $27.16 $28.30
Total Meter Fee $32.57 $47.57 $60.44 $62.85 $65.37
46.1% 27.1% 4.0% 4.0%
5.2.1 Drought Rates
Drought rates are only implemented during a water shortage emergency, allowing for financial stability due to reduced water sales. During times of water shortages, a water utility has two core objectives: (1) to reduce the amount of water customers consume, and (2) to maintain an adequate amount of revenue to continue operations. The two competing objectives work against each other because as less water is sold, it becomes more difficult to maintain adequate revenue to cover an agency’s costs. It should be noted that under drought conditions, certain expenses will decrease relative to the decrease in water use, primarily electricity and maintenance. However, other costs to operate the water system such as staffing and maintaining long-term supply remain the same.
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Drought rates are designed to cover costs at decreased levels of consumption. The City recognizes that ratepayers are already doing their part to conserve. Therefore, applying the drought surcharge to only the volume rates gives customers the increased ability to control a portion of their water bills. The proposed drought rates would be charged on a temporary basis and would be phased out when the City determines that water supply conditions have returned to normal and drought-related costs and revenue reductions have been recovered.
Table 13 shows the FY2025/26 expenses recovered in the volume rate as derived in Table 9. During water shortage emergencies, it is expected that utilities and maintenance costs will decrease proportionally to the decrease in consumption. Costs for staffing and professional services related to water delivery will remain the same. The volume revenue requirement for water shortage cutbacks of 10% to 50% are shown below. The revenue requirement is then divided by estimated consumption under each cutback scenario to calculate the FY2025/26 drought rate. Drought rates for future years are calculated by increasing the rates shown below by 4% annually (i.e. the annual increase in operating costs).
Table 13: FY2025/26 Drought Rate Calculation
Volume Revenue
Requirement
Normal
Water Year
10%
Cutback
20%
Cutback
30%
Cutback
40%
Cutback
50%
Cutback
Wages and Benefits $457,100 $457,100 $457,100 $457,100 $457,100 $457,100 Supplies, Insurance, Vehicles $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
System Maintenance $109,200 $109,200 $109,200 $109,200 $109,200 $109,200 Utilities $426,200 $383,580 $345,222 $310,700 $279,630 $251,667 SGMA Fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Professional Services $75,400 $75,400 $75,400 $75,400 $75,400 $75,400 City Overhead & Audit $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $1,067,900 $1,025,280 $986,922 $952,400 $921,330 $893,367 Usage (1,000 gal) 865,034 778,531 700,677 630,610 567,549 510,794 FY2025/26 Rate per 1,000 gal $1.23 $1.32 $1.41 $1.51 $1.62 $1.75
5.2.2 Proposed Five-Year Rate Plan
Table 14 provides the five-year schedule of proposed rates. To calculate the proposed fixed monthly rates for meter sizes above 1”, the rate per meter equivalent per month is scaled by the meter ratio for each meter size. The allotment of 11,000 gallons of water use included in the current Base Fee is proposed to be eliminated and all usage will be billed at the volume rates. The drought rates are only intended to be implemented during a water shortage emergency. The rates are calculated in this study as described above to produce rates that will be necessary to recover only the actual cost of the water service per parcel.
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Table 14: Proposed Monthly Water Rates
Proposed
Current Meter Size
July 1,
2025
July 1,
2026
July 1,
2027
July 1,
2028
July 1,
2029
Base Fee $32.25 Up to 1" $32.57 $47.57 $60.44 $62.85 $65.37
1.5” $65.14 $95.14 $120.88 $125.70 $130.74
2" $104.22 $152.22 $193.41 $201.12 $209.18
3” $208.45 $304.45 $386.82 $402.24 $418.37
4" $325.70 $475.70 $604.40 $628.50 $653.70
Volume Rates ($/1,000 gal) [1]
0 to 11,000 gal $0.00
11,000 to 22,000 gal $0.80 All use [1] $1.23 $1.28 $1.34 $1.39 $1.44 22,000 to 34,000 gal $0.95 ($/1,000 gallons)
Above 34,000 gallons $1.14
Unmetered
(per dwelling unit; based on parcel size)
Up to 10,000 sq ft $39.00 [2] $52.25 $68.05 $81.88 $85.09 $88.41 10,000 to 15,000 sq ft $51.30 [3] $69.47 $85.97 $100.64 $104.55 $108.57 Over 15,000 sq ft $63.55 [4] $87.92 $105.17 $120.74 $125.40 $130.17 Multifamily $34.30 [5] $44.87 $60.37 $73.84 $76.75 $79.77 1 – Usage is billed in 1,000 gallon increments
2 – Based on the 1” meter fee plus assumed monthly use of 16,000 gallons 3 – Based on the 1” meter fee plus 30,000 gallons of usage 4 – Based on the 1” meter fee plus 45,000 gallons of usage 5 – Based on the 1” meter fee plus 10,000 gallons of usage Table 15 provides the five-year schedule of proposed drought rates under various cutback scenarios.
These rates will only be implemented by a vote of the City Council during a water shortage emergency.
The meter fees are proposed to remain the same during drought conditions. Unmetered customers are proposed to be charged the 1” meter fee plus volume charges calculated as the drought rate times assumed usage as noted in Table 15. Because the actual water consumption of unmetered customers is unknown and not directly billed, it is assumed that these customers would not conserve during a drought.
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Table 15: Proposed Drought Rates
Scenario July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027 July 1, 2028 July 1, 2029 Volume rate charged to all use ($/1,000 gallons)
Normal Water Year $1.23 $1.28 $1.34 $1.39 $1.44
10% Cutback $1.30 $1.36 $1.42 $1.48 $1.54
20% Cutback $1.37 $1.43 $1.49 $1.55 $1.62
30% Cutback $1.44 $1.50 $1.56 $1.63 $1.70
40% Cutback $1.50 $1.56 $1.63 $1.70 $1.77
50% Cutback $1.57 $1.64 $1.71 $1.78 $1.86
Unmetered (per dwelling unit; based on parcel size)
Up to 10,000 sq ft The total bill will be the 1" meter fee plus assumed use of 16,000 gallons of usage multiplied by the volume rate
10,000 to 15,000 sq ft The total bill will be the 1" meter fee plus assumed use of 30,000 gallons of usage multiplied by the volume rate
Over 15,000 sq ft The total bill will be the 1" meter fee plus assumed use of 45,000 gallons of usage multiplied by the volume rate
Multifamily The total bill will be the 1" meter fee plus assumed use of 10,000 gallons of usage multiplied by the volume rate
Note: the meter fee will remain the same under drought conditions
5.2.3 Bill Impacts
Table 16 provides sample bill impacts for the typical average monthly residential bill, winter bill, and summer bill under the proposed rates. As shown in the table, bill impacts for the typical customer will vary throughout the year as water consumption varies seasonally. The average monthly bill will increase by 44%. Table 17 provides a 5-year outlook for the average, winter, and summer single family monthly bills.
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Table 16: Bill Impacts
CURRENT PROPOSED July 1, 2025
AVERAGE MONTHLY BILL (16,000 gallons)
Fee Description Current
# of
Units
Total
Charges Fee Description Current
# of
Units
Total
Charges
Base Charge $32.25 X 1 $32.25 Meter Fee (1") $32.57 X 1 $32.57 Volume Rates $/1,000 gal Usage Rate $/1,000 gal
0 - 11,000 $0.00 X 11 $0.00 All usage $1.23 X 16 $19.68 11,001 - 22,000 $0.80 X 5 $4.00
22,001 - 34,000 $0.95 X 0 $0.00
Above 34,001 $1.14 X 0 $0.00
16 $4.00
Increase
Total Monthly Bill $36.25 $52.25 $16.00
44%
TYPICAL WINTER MONTHLY BILL (8,000 gallons)
Fee Description Current
# of
Units
Total
Charges Fee Description Current
# of
Units
Total
Charges
Base Charge $32.25 X 1 $32.25 Meter Fee (1") $32.57 X 1 $32.57 Volume Rates $/1,000 gal Usage Rate $/1,000 gal
0 - 11,000 $0.00 X 8 $0.00 All usage $1.23 X 8 $9.84
11,001 - 22,000 $0.80 X 0 $0.00
22,001 - 34,000 $0.95 X 0 $0.00
Above 34,001 $1.14 X 0 $0.00
8 $0.00
Increase
Total Monthly Bill $32.25 $42.41 $10.16
31%
TYPICAL SUMMER MONTHLY BILL (24,000 gallons)
Fee Description Current
# of
Units
Total
Charges Fee Description Current
# of
Units
Total
Charges
Base Charge $32.25 X 1 $32.25 Meter Fee (1") $32.57 X 1 $32.57 Volume Rates $/1,000 gal Usage Rate $/1,000 gal
0 - 11,000 $0.00 X 11 $0.00 All usage $1.23 X 24 $29.52 11,001 - 22,000 $0.80 X 11 $8.80
22,001 - 34,000 $0.95 X 2 $1.90
Above 34,001 $1.14 X 0 $0.00
24 $10.70
Increase
Total Monthly Bill $42.95 $62.09 $19.14
44%
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Table 17: Average Single Family Bill Comparison over Five Years Proposed
Current 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30
Average (16,000 gal)
Base Fee 1” $32.25 $32.57 $47.57 $60.44 $62.85 $65.37
Usage $4.00 $19.68 $20.48 $21.44 $22.24 $23.04
Total $36.25 $52.25 $68.05 $81.88 $85.09 $88.41
44% 30% 20% 4% 4%
Winter (8,000 gal)
Base Fee 1” $32.25 $32.57 $47.57 $60.44 $62.85 $65.37
Usage $0.00 $9.84 $10.24 $10.72 $11.12 $11.52
Total $32.25 $42.41 $57.81 $71.16 $73.97 $76.89
32% 36% 23% 4% 4%
Summer (24,000 gal)
Base Fee 1” $32.25 $32.57 $47.57 $60.44 $62.85 $65.37
Usage $10.70 $29.52 $30.72 $32.16 $33.36 $34.56
Total $42.95 $62.09 $78.29 $92.60 $96.21 $99.93
45% 26% 18% 4% 4%
5.3 Monthly Water Bill Comparison
Figure 4, Figure 5, and Figure 6 provide bill surveys comparing the City of Kingsburg’s typical 1” meter water bill with those of other local agencies based on average, winter, and summer water usage, respectively. In general, the City of Kingsburg’s current residential water bills are in the lower range of surveyed agencies. After the proposed July 1, 2025 rate increase, Kingsburg’s typical water bills will be in the middle range of surveyed agencies.
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Figure 4: Single Family Residential Bill Survey – Average Use (16,000 gallons) Figure 5: Single Family Residential Bill Survey – Winter Use (8,000 gallons) City of Kingsburg Page 28
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Figure 6: Single Family Residential Bill Survey – Summer Use (24,000 gallons)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED
ADJUSTMENTS TO WATER RATES
Hearing Date & Time
May 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Kingsburg City Council Chambers
1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, 31
Dated: March ___, 2025
You are receiving this notice as owner of property or rate payer receiving water service from the City of Kingsburg (City). The City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, to hear public input and to consider and potentially approve water rate changes for the next five years.
Background
The City of Kingsburg owns and operates a water transmission and distribution system with the service goals of providing safe, clean, and reliable drinking water to our customers. The City engaged an independent ratemaking consultant to conduct a rate study to estimate revenues, expenses, and capital improvement costs over the next five years and to recommend rates sufficient to cover those costs. In addition, the rate study proposed adjustments to the user classifications and rate formula to ensure equitable rates for all customers. The proposed water rates do not exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to each parcel. The cost of service includes operating costs, debt service payments, capital expenses, and maintaining reasonable reserves.
Need for a Rate Adjustment
The City last increased rates in 2019 and the cost of water production has increased significantly since then due to several key factors, including compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), the implementation of advanced water treatment methods like Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filters, and rising regulatory requirements. Additionally, higher utility, equipment, and material costs, along with inflation, have contributed to increased operational expenses for maintaining and upgrading infrastructure, water treatment, and delivery systems. These combined factors have led to higher water production costs, necessitating rate adjustments. In addition, the City plans to fund $3.9 million in infrastructure improvements over the next five years including a new test well (Well #17), water line and fire hydrant replacements, and recharge projects to sustainably manage groundwater.
Table 1 provides the City’s current monthly water rates and a five-year schedule of proposed rates. Currently, the City bills all customers (including large commercial customers) a base fee of $32.25. The base fee includes the first 11,000 gallons of monthly water usage. Usage above the first 11,000 gallons is billed rates per 1,000 gallons depending on the level of consumption.
The City also has a schedule of charges for unmetered customers based on parcel size for single family residential customers and per dwelling unit for multifamily apartments.
New rates are proposed to go into effect July 1, 2025 and each July 1 through 2029. The proposed rates include a fixed charge based on meter size. Most single family customers are served by 1” meters or smaller. If you wish to confirm your meter size please call the City utility billing department at (559) 897-5821. It is proposed that the new meter fees will no longer provide the first 11,000 gallons of water use. All usage will be billed as the volume rates per 1,000 gallons shown below.
Table 1: Current & Proposed Monthly Water Rates
Proposed
Current Meter Size
July 1,
2025
July 1,
2026
July 1,
2027
July 1,
2028
July 1,
2029
Base Fee $32.25 Up to 1" $32.57 $47.57 $60.44 $62.85 $65.37
1.5” $65.14 $95.14 $120.88 $125.70 $130.74
2" $104.22 $152.22 $193.41 $201.12 $209.18
3” $208.45 $304.45 $386.82 $402.24 $418.37
4" $325.70 $475.70 $604.40 $628.50 $653.70
Volume Rates ($/1,000 gal)[1]
0 to 11,000 gal $0.00
11,000 to 22,000 gal $0.80 All use [1] $1.23 $1.28 $1.34 $1.39 $1.44 22,000 to 34,000 gal $0.95 ($/1,000 gallons)
Above 34,000 gallons $1.14
Unmetered (per dwelling unit;
based on parcel size)
Up to 10,000 sq ft $39.00 [2] $52.25 $68.05 $81.88 $85.09 $88.41 10,000 to 15,000 sq ft $51.30 [3] $69.47 $85.97 $100.64 $104.55 $108.57 Over 15,000 sq ft $63.55 [4] $87.92 $105.17 $120.74 $125.40 $130.17 Multifamily $34.30 [5] $44.87 $60.37 $73.84 $76.75 $79.77 1 – The volume rates shown are billed per 1,000 gallon increments 2 – Based on the 1” meter fee plus assumed monthly use of 16,000 gallons of usage 3 – Based on the 1” meter fee plus 30,000 gallons of usage 4 – Based on the 1” meter fee plus 45,000 gallons of usage 5 – Based on the 1” meter fee plus 10,000 gallons of usage The proposed water rates also include a schedule of drought rates, which would only be implemented by a vote of the City Council during a water shortage emergency. The City does not currently have a schedule of drought rates. Under drought conditions, the fixed meter fees would remain the same, but the volume rate would increase according to the level of water cutback. Table 2 provides a five-year schedule of proposed drought rates.
Table 2: Proposed Drought Rates
Scenario
July 1,
2025
July 1,
2026
July 1,
2027
July 1,
2028
July 1,
2029
Volume Rates charged to all use ($/1,000 gallons)
Normal Water Year $1.23 $1.28 $1.34 $1.39 $1.44
10% Cutback $1.30 $1.36 $1.42 $1.48 $1.54
20% Cutback $1.37 $1.43 $1.49 $1.55 $1.62
30% Cutback $1.44 $1.50 $1.56 $1.63 $1.70
40% Cutback $1.50 $1.56 $1.63 $1.70 $1.77
50% Cutback $1.57 $1.64 $1.71 $1.78 $1.86
Unmetered (per dwelling unit; based on parcel size)
Up to 10,000 sq ft The total bill will be the 1" meter fee plus assumed use of 16,000 gallons of usage multiplied by the volume rate
10,000 to 15,000 sq ft The total bill will be the 1" meter fee plus assumed use of 30,000 gallons of usage multiplied by the volume rate
Over 15,000 sq ft The total bill will be the 1" meter fee plus assumed use of 45,000 gallons of usage multiplied by the volume rate
Multifamily The total bill will be the 1" meter fee plus assumed use of 10,000 gallons of usage multiplied by the volume rate
Note: The meter fee will remain the same under drought conditions; see meter fees in Table 1 How to Participate
The proposed rate increases are governed by section 6 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution (Proposition 218), Government Code sections 53751 et seq. and 53759 et seq., and related laws.
Property owners subject to the proposed rates and other interested members of the public may participate in this ratemaking in a variety of ways. More information and the Water Rate Study Report are on the City’s website at https://www.cityofkingsburg-ca.gov or you can call (559) 897-5821. The City will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, to receive public comment, including any written protests to the proposed rates. Any property owner or other ratepayer may submit one written protest per parcel. Immediately following the close of the public hearing on May 21, 2025, protests will be counted. If valid protests are submitted for a majority of the parcels subject to the proposed rate increases, the City will not adopt the rates.
How do I file a protest or participate in the public hearing? Proposition 218 provides that “Property Related Fees” such as these proposed rates are subject to a “majority protest” process. Any property owner or other ratepayer may submit a written protest of proposed rates; provided, however, that only one protest will be counted per property. If protests are filed on behalf of a majority of the properties subject to the rates, the City cannot adopt the proposed rates.
Every written protest MUST include ALL of the following to be counted:
1. A statement that it is a protest against the proposed water rates;
2. Name of the property owner or other customer who is submitting the protest;
3. Identification of the assessor’s parcel number or street address (service address) of the property for which the protest is made; and
4. An original signature of the record owner or other customer who is submitting the protest.
Written protests may be submitted by:
1. Mail to: Prop 218 Protest, 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631; or
2. In-person delivery during City business hours at 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631; or
3. At the Public Hearing, before the end of the Public Hearing.
Regardless of how the written protest is submitted, it must be received by the City before the end of the public hearing to be held on May 21, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631. (Postmark dates will not be accepted.) To ensure protests are genuine, they will not be accepted by e‐mail or other electronic means. Please identify on the front of the envelope for any written protest, whether mailed or submitted in person to the City, that the enclosed protest is for the Public Hearing on the Proposed Water Rate Increases. Oral comments at the Public Hearing will not qualify as formal protests unless accompanied by a written protest, but the City welcomes that input.
At the end of the public hearing, protests will be counted in public view. If protests are not submitted as to a majority of the properties subject to the fees, the City may adopt the proposed rates. The first rate change, if approved, will take effect on or after July 1, 2025.
Pursuant to California Government Code 53759, a 120-day statute of limitations applies to any legal challenge to a new, increased, or extended fee. All written objections must be submitted before the end of the public hearing as stated above and a failure to timely object in writing bars any right to challenge that fee or assessment through a legal proceeding.
A protest form is provided below. If you would like to protest the proposed rates, fill in the form and mail it to:
City Clerk: Prop 218 Protest
1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631
I, _________________________________________________ submit this protest vote to [Print full name of person on the water bill or property owner] oppose the water rate increase proposed by the City of Kingsburg on behalf of the following property:
___________________________________________________
[Service address or Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) of property or Kingsburg Utility Account Number] I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California by my signature below, that the information I provided on and in connection with this form is true and correct. I also understand that any false statements or deliberate omissions on this form may subject me to legal actions for fraudulent misrepresentation.
Signed, ______________________________________________ ______________ [Sign here] [Date]
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG APPROVING GUIDELINES FOR
THE SUBMISSION AND TABULATION OF PROTESTS IN CONNECTION WITH
ENTERPRISE RATE HEARINGS CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIID, SECTION 6 OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Kingsburg, California as follows:
WHEREAS, Article XIIID, Section 6 of the California Constitution requires the City Council to consider written protests to certain proposed increases to utility charges; and WHEREAS, this constitutional provision does not offer specific guidance as to who may submit protests, how written protests are to be submitted, or how the City is to tabulate protests.
WHEREAS, upon adoption of this resolution, any and all resolutions, or rules or regulations of this City in conflict with it, shall be repealed and shall have no further force or effect. This resolution supersedes all prior resolutions of the City to the extent that such resolutions established guidelines for the submission and tabulation of protests in connection with rate hearings conducted by the City pursuant to Article XIIID, Section 6 of the California Constitution.
NOW IT IS, THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Kingsburg that when notice of a public hearing with respect to the adoption or increase of Enterprise Rate charges has been given by the City pursuant to Article XIIID, Section 6(a) of the California Constitution,the following shall apply:
SECTION 1: Definitions.
Unless the context plainly indicates another meaning was intended, the following definitions shall apply in the construction of these guidelines.
A. "Parcel" means a County Assessor's parcel the owner or occupant of which is subject to the proposed charge that is the subject of the hearing.
B. "Record customer" and "customer of record" mean the person or persons whose name or names appear on the City records as the person who has contracted for, or is obligated to pay for, utility services to a particular utility account.
C. "Record owner" or "parcel owner" means the person or persons whose name or names appear on the County Assessor's latest equalized assessment roll as the owner of a parcel.
D. A "fee protest proceeding" is not an election, but the City Clerk will maintain the confidentiality of protests as provided below and will maintain the security and integrity of protests at all times.
SECTION 2: Notice Delivery.
Notice of proposed rates and public hearing shall be as follows:
2 A. The City shall give notice of proposed charges via U.S. mail to all record owners and customers of record served by the City.
B. The City will post the notice of proposed charges and public hearing at its official posting sites.
SECTION 3: Protest Submittal.
A. Any record owner or customer of record who is subject to the proposed utility charge that is the subject of the hearing may submit a written protest to the City Clerk, by:
(i) Delivery to the City Clerk's Office at 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA, 93631 during published business hours; or
(ii) Mail to City Clerk at 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA, 93631; or (iii) Personally submitting the protest at the public hearing prior to the close of the public hearing.
B. Protests must be received prior to the close of the public hearing, including those mailed to the City. No postmarks will be accepted; therefore, any protest not physically received prior to the close of the public hearing, whether or not mailed prior to the close of the public hearing, shall not be counted.
C. Because an original signature is required, emailed, faxed and photocopied protests shall not be counted.
D. Although oral comments at the public hearing will not qualify as a formal protest unless accompanied by a written protest; the City Council welcomes input from the community during the public hearing on the proposed charges.
SECTION 4: Protest Requirements.
A. A written protest must include:
(i) A statement that it is a protest against the proposed charge that is the subject of the hearing.
(ii) Name of the record owner or customer of record who issubmitting theprotest; (iii) Identification of assessor's parcel number, street address, or utility account number of the parcel with respect to which the protest is made; (iv) Original signature and legibly printed name of the record owner or customer of record who is submitting the protest.
B. Protests shall not be counted if any of the required elements (i thru iv) outlined in the preceding subsection "A." are omitted.
3 SECTION 5: Protest Withdrawal.
Any person who submits a protest may withdraw it by submitting to the City Clerk a written request that the protest be withdrawn. The withdrawal of a protest shall contain sufficient information to identify the affected parcel and the name of the record owner or customer of record who submitted both the protest and the request that it be withdrawn.
SECTION 6: Multiple Record Owners or Customers of Record.
A. Each record owner or customer of record of a parcel served by the City may submit a protest. This includes instances where:
(i) A parcel is owned by more than one record owner or more than one nameappears on the City's records as the customer of record for a parcel, or (ii) A customer of record is not the record owner, or
(iii) A parcel includes more than one record customer, or (iv) Multiple parcels are served via a single utility account, as master-metered multiple-family residential units.
B. However, only one protest will be counted per parcel as provided by Government Code Section 53755(b).
SECTION 7: Transparency, Confidentiality, and Disclosure.
A. To ensure transparency and accountability in the fee protest tabulation while protecting the privacy rights of record owners and customers of record, protests will be maintained in confidence until tabulation begins following the public hearing.
B. Once a protest is opened during the tabulation, it becomes a disclosable public record, as required by state law, and will be maintained in City files for two years.
SECTION 8: City Clerk.
The City Clerk shall not accept as valid any protest if he or she determines that any of the following is true:
A. The protest does not state its opposition to the proposed charges.
B. The protest does not name the record owner or record customer of the parcel identified in the protest as of the date of the public hearing.
C. The protest does not identify a parcel served by the City that is subject to the proposed charge.
D. The protest does not bear an original signature of the named record owner of, or record customer with respect to, the parcel identified on the protest. Whether a signature is 4 valid shall be entrusted to the reasonable judgment of the City Clerk, who may consult signatures on file with the County Elections Official.
E. The protest was altered in a way that raises a fair question as to whether the protestactually expresses the intent of a record owner or a customer of record to protest the charges.
F. The protest was not received by the City Clerk before the close of the public hearing on the proposed charges.
G. A written request to withdraw the protest was received prior to the close of the public hearing on the proposed charges.
SECTION 9: City Clerk's Decisions Final.
The City Clerk's decision that a protest is not valid shall constitute a final action of the City and shall not be subject to any internal appeal.
SECTION 10: Majority Protest.
A. A majority protest exists if written protests are timely submitted and not withdrawn by the record owners of, or customers of record with respect to, a majority (50% plus one) of the parcels subject to the proposed charge.
B. While the City may inform the public of the number of parcels served by the City when a notice of proposed charges is mailed, the number of parcels within the city limits plus parcels with active customer accounts (affected by the proposed charges) served by the City on the date of the hearing shall control in determining whether a majority protest exists.
SECTION 11: Tabulation of Protests.
At the conclusion of the public hearing, the City Clerk shall tabulate all protests received, including those received during the public hearing and shall report the result to the City Council. If the number of protests received is obviously substantially fewer than the number required to constitute a majority protest, the City Clerk may determine the absence of a majority protest without opening the envelopes in which protests are returned.
SECTION 12: Report of Tabulation.
If the number of protests received is insufficient to constitute a majority protest, the City Clerk may announce the absence of a majority protest in which case the protest process ends.
If the City Clerk determines that an apparent majority protest has been received but will require additional time to tabulate the protests, he or she shall so advise the City Council, which may adjourn the meeting to allow the tabulation to be completed on another day or days. 5 If so, the City Council shall declare the time and place of tabulation, which shall be conducted in a place where interested members of the public may observe the tabulation, and the City Counsil shall declare the time at which the meeting shall be resumed to receive and act on the tabulation report of the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall ensure the tabulated protests are sealed and secured until the validation can occur.
SECTION 13: This resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Kingsburg duly called and held on the 19th day of March, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member(s):
NOES: Council Member(s):
ABSTAIN: Council Member(s):
ABSENT: Council Member(s):
___________________________
Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
REPORT TO: Mayor Pursell & City Council
REPORT FROM: Holly Owen, Community Development Director REVIEWED BY: AJH AGENDA ITEM: 2023-2031 Kingsburg Housing Element Update ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ___Resolution ____Motion ____Receive/File
PRIOR ACTION
On December 4, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing regarding amendments to Title 17 of the Kingsburg Municipal Code as identified in Ordinance 2024-07. After Staff presentations, consideration of the Planning Commission action, public testimony and Council discussion, Council considered three (3) options presented by Staff to address Council’s and the public’s concerns with Section 17.48.050 (Housing Element Implementation “HEI”) of the Ordinance and the identification and zoning of four (4) parcels of real property identified in the HEI. After Council discussion regarding the three (3) options, the Council agreed to proceed with Option 3 which directed Staff to reexamine the entire sites inventory identified in adopted Kingsburg sixth (6th) cycle Housing Element and add newly annexed territory to the sites inventory by amendment to the sites inventory.
Council’s selection of Option 3 required analysis of existing prepared components of the Sites Inventory of the adopted Housing Element and any other applicable components, as well as identifying newly annexed territory for potential housing sites.
On January 29, 2025, the City submitted a revised proposal to HCD for their consideration (Attachment #1), which outlined our proposed changes. Staff believed the with the identification of additional sites and inclusion of newly annexed territory, we would be able to meet our RHNA without the need for rezoning (upzone) any of the properties originally considered for such action.
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the City received a response from HCD regarding the proposed changes (Attachment #2). In summary, HCD views the addition of new sites that were not initially identified as requiring more analysis to demonstrate that the sites proposed are adequate to accommodate the regional housing need. While disappointing, it is not entirely surprising. This leaves the council with a few additional options:
1. Council can authorize the use of additional funding to complete the analysis required. The city would engage Provost & Pritchard to assist in this endeavor. The consultants have provided a proposed cost for this work of $45,000.
2. Council could explore upzoning only a few of the properties proposed.
3. Council could decide to upzone the original four (4) parcels, which HCD has already deemed satisfactory.
Of note, the City’s original contribution of expenses for the Housing Element Update as part of the multi-jurisdictional effort was $69,208.68. After the fact, Fresno COG was able to participate in a LEAP grant cycle to cover this effort.
The city received a reimbursement check on February 3, 2025. These funds, originally intended for Housing Element efforts, could be reappropriated by Council to support option #1, above.
RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL
1. Staff recommends the City Council proceed with Option #1 and appropriate up to $45,000 in funds to complete the analysis required for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Amendment.
Meeting Date: 03/19/2025
Agenda Item: 9
POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. The Council can provide alternative direction to staff.
STRATEGIC GOAL(S) MET:
1. Preserve the Kingsburg Experience
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ATTACHED INFORMATION
1. Kingsburg Revised Sites Inventory Amendment
2. HCD Response
3. Provost & Pritchard Housing Element Consultant Services Proposal FISCAL IMPACT:
1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? Yes
2. Is it Currently Budgeted? No
3. If Budgeted, Which Line? N/A
January 29, 2025
Melinda Coy
Proactive Housing Accountability Chief
Division of Housing Policy Development
Department of Housing and Community Development
651 Bannon Street, Ste. 400
Sacramento, CA 95811
RE: 6
th Cycle Housing Element Sites Inventory Amendment
Ms. Coy:
The City of Kingsburg (City) adopted its 6th Cycle Housing Element (Housing Element) at the City’s July 17, 2024, City Council meeting. Subsequently, the City received a letter from the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on September 16, 2024, indicating that its adopted Housing Element met the requirements of State law, making it one of the first cities in Fresno County to be in compliance. Subsequent to adopting the Housing Element and receiving the substantial compliance letter from HCD, the City initiated a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to implement the provisions of the programs included in the Housing Element by the required State deadline of December 31, 2024.
The City Council considered the proposed ZTA at their meeting on December 4, 2024. Part of the proposed ZTA language included establishing a Housing Element Implementation (HEI) overlay to require a minimum density of 20 dwelling units/acre (du/ac) for four sites (Sites 47, 48, 102, and 103) identified in the City’s sites inventory. The minimum density for these sites was required as part of Program 16 (Zoning Code Amendments) to meet the City’s lower income Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) unit obligation. Several City residents voiced their concern with the increase in density for the four sites, citing aesthetics, land use compatibility, and traffic safety as the points of primary concern with the proposed density increases. These points brought forth by the public led the City Council to discuss the potential for finding alternative sites to increasing the density minimums for the four sites, while still meeting the City’s lower income RHNA obligation. During this discussion it was noted that there could be other sites available within the City that would allow for housing projects at densities that would provide for lower income housing opportunities.
At the December 4, 2024 meeting, the City Council ultimately elected to not adopt the proposed HEI overlay language proposed as part of the ZTA that would require Sites 47, 48, 102, and 103 to develop at a minimum density of 20 du/ac. However, the City Council has adopted the entirety of the other ZTA language, which addresses all other zoning text amendments required under the Housing Element implementation programs.
Based on public comments also received at the Planning Commission meeting held on November 14, 2024, City staff anticipated that the City Council may wish to pursue alternative sites and proactively met with HCD on November 21, 2024, to discuss the viability of revising the adopted sites inventory. In preparation for this meeting, the City found that the adopted sites inventory had undercounted a total of 129 units in the lower income category as follows:
City of Kingsburg
1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631-1908
(559)897-5821 Fax: (559)897-5568
Mayor Brandon Pursell, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Vince Palomar.
Council Member Laura North
Council Member Staci Smith
Council Member David M. Silva
City Manager Alexander J. Henderson
2 • Site 102 in Table 1H-4 (Vacant Land Inventory) assumed that the site would be developed according to a proposed project application, which was conveyed to staff verbally. However, an application for the site has not been received. The realistic capacity of the site (67 units) is greater than the project that was assumed for the site (24 units), resulting in a net shortfall of 43 units. • Site 103 in Table 1H-4 assumed that the site would be developed according to a proposed project application, conveyed to staff verbally. However, an application for the site has not been received. The realistic capacity of the site (112 units) is greater than the project that was assumed for the site (55 units), resulting in a net shortfall of 57 units.
• Site P-5 (Ratzlaff Property) in Table 1H-5 (Approved and Pending Projects to Meet the RHNA [Including Pending Annexations]) identified 70 units to be counted towards the lower income category total.
Subsequently, an application and project was approved for 99 units, resulting in a shortfall of 29 units that the City can allocate toward meeting their lower income RHNA obligation.
After discussing these three under counts with HCD staff at the November 21, 2024, meeting, HCD staff indicated that changes to the Housing Element to account for these numbers would fall within a technical edit to the Housing Element. Also discussed in this meeting was the possibility of using sites that were not included within the adopted sites inventory to contribute toward meeting the City’s lower income RHNA obligation and removing four sites (Sites 47, 48, 102, and 103) currently identified in the adopted sites inventory for that income category.
Communications between the City and HCD following this meeting indicated that revisions to the adopted sites inventory to add and/or remove sites may be considered an amendment to the Housing Element.
The City is committed to providing housing types for all socioeconomic groups and intends to do so in a manner that meets the requirements of State law, identifies available sites to facilitate housing opportunities at a range of densities, and in a manner in which the residents of the community are supportive of given the concerns raised. The City has continued to act in good faith with HCD to come to a resolution that meets their RHNA obligation and has remained in contact with HCD through the process, indicating the City’s intent to review the sites inventory for potential modification (Attachment 4).
After reviewing the adopted sites inventory and other vacant lands within the City that are not included in the sites inventory, and considering the undercounted units discussed above, the City has found that there is adequate realistic capacity on alternative sites that could provide enough capacity in the lower income category negating the need to require the 20 du/ac minimum for Sites 47, 48, 102, and 103.
Please see Attachment 1 for a redlined version of the sites inventory table (Table 1H-4), pending and approved projects table (Table 1H-5), and the summary of residential capacity compared to the 6th Cycle RHNA table (Table 1H-6). The changes shown in these three tables indicate that there is adequate realistic capacity within the City without Sites 47, 48, and 102 and with Site 103 retaining its current zoning of RM-3 to accommodate units in the moderate income category. The changes to the tables are summarized below:
• Sites 47, 48, and 102 have been removed from the sites inventory. • Site 103 will maintain its current zoning designation of RM-3 and will be used towards the moderate income RHNA requirement, rather than the City’s lower income RHNA requirement. • The following sites that are zoned Highway Commercial have been added (by Site Number, shown on Attachment 2):
o Site 106
o Site 107
o Site 108
o Site 112
o Site 113
o Site 114
o Site 115
o Site 116
o Site 117
o Site 118
• The following sites that are zoned Central Commercial/Form Based Code have been added:
3 o Site 109
o Site 110
o Site 111
All sites added are larger than 0.5 acres and smaller than 10 acres in size, with the exception of Site 107. While Site 107 exceeds 10 acres in size (10.24 acres), the parcel is still reasonable in size to feasibly be developed with a project at a density that would accommodate units at the lower income category. Additionally, the City will actively work to facilitate the development of the site and will pursue funding to complete off-site improvements and incentivize the development of the site.
The realistic capacity identified for all sites are consistent with the realistic capacity assumptions previously reviewed and approved by HCD as part of the Housing Element adoption process. With these changes, the City will be providing capacity for 409 units in the lower income category (409 required), 183 units in the moderate income category (150 required), and 351 units in the above moderate income category (323 required), and will continue to meet its RHNA requirements and remain in substantial compliance with State law. The City anticipates that Program 16 of the Housing Element may need to be revised, but that no new Programs are required to be added.
The City looks forward to further coordination and cooperation with HCD to remain compliant with its Housing Element. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at 559-897-6528 or by emailing me at [email protected].
Respectfully,
Alexander J. Henderson; ICMA-CM
City Manager
City of Kingsburg
Attachments: Attachment 1 – Revised Housing Element Tables (with track changes) Attachment 2 – Map of Adopted and Proposed Sites
Attachment 3 – HCD Letter of Inquiry dated December 4, 2024 Attachment 4 – City Response to HCD Letter of Inquiry dated January 3, 2025 4 Attachment 1: Revised Housing Element Tables (with track changes) Table 1H-4 Vacant Land Inventory
Site ID
Assessor’s
Parcel
Number
Existing
Use Acres Zoning General Plan Land Use
Max.
Density
(per acre)
Max.
Capacity
Realistic
Capacity Affordability Constraints
1 39606401 Vacant 0.09 CC/FBC Central Commercial 25 2 1 Moderate None 3 39606409 Vacant 0.33 CC/FBC Central Commercial 25 8 1 Moderate None 4 39606410 Vacant 0.25 CC/FBC Central Commercial 25 6 1 Moderate None 5 39612122 Vacant 0.13 CC/FBC Central Commercial 25 3 1 Moderate None 6 39612123 Vacant 0.2 CC/FBC Central Commercial 25 5 1 Moderate None 7 39612124 Vacant 0.31 CC/FBC Central Commercial 25 7 1 Moderate None 8 39612125 Vacant 0.3 CC/FBC Central Commercial 25 7 1 Moderate None 12 39607213 Vacant 0.16 CC/FBC Central Commercial 25 4 1 Moderate None 17 39439004 Vacant 0.69 HC/MXU Highway Commercial 22 15 3 Lower None 18 39439012 Vacant 0.28 HC/MXU Highway Commercial 22 6 1 Moderate None 19 39439013 Vacant 0.33 HC/MXU Highway Commercial 22 7 1 Moderate None 22 39439016 Vacant 0.33 HC/MXU Highway Commercial 22 7 1 Moderate None 23 39439017 Vacant 0.28 HC/MXU Highway Commercial 22 6 1 Moderate None 24 39439018 Vacant 0.37 HC/MXU Highway Commercial 22 8 1 Moderate None 25 39439019 Vacant 0.45 HC/MXU Highway Commercial 22 9 2 Moderate None 27 39440001 Vacant 0.77 HC/MXU Highway Commercial 22 16 4 Lower None 28 39440003 Vacant 0.78 HC/MXU Highway Commercial 22 17 4 Lower None 29 39440008 Vacant 0.28 HC/MXU Highway Commercial 22 6 1 Moderate None 30 39440009 Vacant 0.33 HC/MXU Highway Commercial 22 7 1 Moderate None 31 39440010 Vacant 0.53 HC/MXU Highway Commercial 22 12 2 Lower None 33 39404205 Vacant 2.16 HC/MXU Highway Commercial 22 47 11 Lower None 34 39404206 Vacant 1.05 HC/MXU Highway Commercial 22 23 5 Lower None 35 39404208 Vacant 1.9 HC/MXU Highway Commercial 22 41 9 Lower None 36 39440007 Vacant 1.42 HC/MXU Highway Commercial 22 31 7 Lower None 37 39440012 Vacant 0.36 HC/MXU Highway Commercial 22 7 1 Moderate None 38 39440013 Vacant 0.48 HC/MXU Highway Commercial 22 10 2 Moderate None 39 39440002 Vacant 0.77 HC/MXU Highway Commercial 22 17 4 Lower None Site ID
Assessor’s
Parcel
Number
Existing
Use Acres Zoning General Plan Land Use
Max.
Density
(per acre)
Max.
Capacity
Realistic
Capacity Affordability Constraints
40 39404310 Vacant 1.08 HC Highway Commercial 22 245 Lower None 43 39333019* Vacant 5.33 HC Highway Commercial 22 117 28 Lower None 44 39324028 Vacant 19.13 HC Highway Commercial 22 421 100 Moderate None 45 39612204 Vacant 0.17 RM-2/FBC High Density
Residential 17.4
32 Moderate None
47 39425116 Vacant 1.31 New zone to
be created**
New designation to be
created** 30 39 31 Lower None
48 39425117 Vacant 4.15 New zone to
be created**
New designation to be
created** 30 124 99 Lower None
54 39616113 Vacant 0.15 RM-3 Medium Density 14.521 Moderate None 58 39406018 Vacant 0.58R-1-7
Low Density
Residential 6.2
32 Above
Moderate None
59 39438041 Vacant 0.21R-1-7
Low Density
Residential 6.2
11 Above
Moderate None
60 39438042 Vacant 0.22R-1-7
Low Density
Residential 6.2
11 Above
Moderate None
61 39508105 Vacant 0.17R-1-7
Low Density
Residential 6.2
11 Above
Moderate None
62 39508231 Vacant 0.16R-1-7
Low Density
Residential 6.2
11 Above
Moderate None
63 39616313 Vacant 0.21R-1-7
Low Density
Residential 6.2
11 Above
Moderate None
64 39619009 Vacant 0.2R-1-7
Low Density
Residential 6.2
11 Above
Moderate None
66 39620119 Vacant 0.21R-1-7
Low Density
Residential 6.2
11 Above
Moderate None
102 39602019 Vacant 2.82 New zone to
be created**
New designation to be
created** 30 84 24*** Lower None
103 39421007 Vacant 4.69 New zone to
be
created**RM-
3 New designation to be
created**Medium
Density Residential
3014.5 14068 55***54 LowerModerate None
104 39425103 Vacant 9.04R-1-7
Medium Density
Residential 6.2 56 41**
*
Above
Moderate None
105**** 39404413 Vacant 5.39R-M-3
Medium Density
Residential 14.5 78 62 Lower None
106 39504025 Vacant 3.69 HC
Highway
Commercial 22 81 19 Lower None
107 39404218 Vacant 10.24 HC
Highway
Commercial 22 225 53 Lower None
108 39402152 Vacant 4.77 HC
Highway
Commercial 22 104 25 Lower None
109 39603112 Vacant 1.35 CC/FBC
Central
Commercial 25 33 8 Lower None
110 39606301 Vacant 0.56 CC/FBC
Central
Commercial 25 14 3 Lower None
111 39604319 Vacant 1.43 CC/FBC
Central
Commercial 25 35 8 Lower None
112 39440021 Vacant 0.67 HC
Highway
Commercial 22 14 3 Lower None
113 39440022 Vacant 0.67 HC
Highway
Commercial 22 14 3 Lower None
114 39440023 Vacant 0.61 HC
Highway
Commercial 22 13 3 Lower None
115 39440024 Vacant 0.60 HC
Highway
Commercial 22 13 3 Lower None
116 39440025 Vacant 1.12 HC
Highway
Commercial 22 24 5 Lower None
117 39440028 Vacant 1.06 HC
Highway
Commercial 22 23 5 Lower None
118 39404217T Vacant 3 HC
Highway
Commercial 22 66 15 Lower None
Site ID
Assessor’s
Parcel
Number
Existing
Use Acres Zoning General Plan Land Use
Max.
Density
(per acre)
Max.
Capacity
Realistic
Capacity Affordability Constraints
Lower-Income Capacity 297330
Moderate-Income Capacity 148177
Above Moderate-Income Capacity 9550
Total Vacant Land Capacity 524573
*Water and wastewater infrastructure is located very near the site in Golden State Blvd. **See Program 16***Realistic capacity is based on pending project applications. ****A 100 percent affordable residential project is pending on this site so it is being counted towards the lower-income RHNA.
Table 1H-5 Approved and Pending Projects to Meet the RHNA (Including Pending Annexations)
Site
ID Project Name Affordability Acres Project Status General Plan/Zoning Total
Project
Units
P-1 Kings Estates III Market Rate 19.16 Under Construction 2023 LDR / R-1-7 58
P-2 Kings Estates IV Market Rate 18.76
Grading Plan Review
Complete 2022.
Approved.
Construction
Expected to Begin
Late 2023.
LDR / R-1-7 57
P-3
Kings Estates V
(pending
annexation)
Market Rate 19.34 Allocations Granted LDR / R-1-7 53
P-4
Quait Property
(pending annexation,
now joined with P-3
as part of Kings
Estate V)
Market Rate 22.39 Allocations Granted LDR / R-1-7 96
P-5 Ratzlaff Property
Lower Income
(Senior
Housing)
5.39 Site Plan Review
Complete 2024 MDR / RM-3 7099
P-6
Sohal Multifamily
Project Market Rate 5.33 Approved 2022 MDR / RM-5 35
Lower-Income Units 9970
Moderate-Income Units 0
Above Moderate-Income Units 299
Total Units 369398
Table 1H-6 Summary of Residential Capacity Compared to the 6th Cycle RHNA Income
Category RHNA Vacant Site Capacity
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Annexation
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330297 9970 0 13 4093 04
Low 161
Moderate 150 17748 0 0 6 18354 334
Above
Moderate 323 9550 150 149 2 35196 2873
Total 882 52473 24920 149 21 943963 6181
Sources: FCOG, 2022; City of Kingsburg, 2023.
5 Attachment 2: Map of Adopted and Proposed Sites
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6 Attachment 3: HCD Letter of Inquiry dated December 4, 2024 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
651 Bannon Street, Ste. 400
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453
www.hcd.ca.gov
December 4, 2024
Alexander J. Henderson, City Manager
City of Kingsburg
1401 Draper Street
Kingsburg, CA 93631
RE: 6th Cycle Housing Element Update Rezone Requirements – Letter of Inquiry Dear Alexander J. Henderson:
The purpose of this letter is to inquire about the status of the City of Kingsburg’s (City) 6th Cycle Housing Element Implementation Program related to sites to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (i). The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) sent the City a letter on September 16, 2024 finding the City’s housing element in substantial compliance with Housing Element Law.1 This was based on, among other reasons, the City’s commitment to complete Program 16 (Zoning Code Amendments) by December 31, 2024 to rezone adequate sites to satisfy its RHNA shortfall. HCD requests that the City provide an update on the status and timeline of implementation for Program 16 by January 3, 2025.
Rezoning Requirements
Pursuant to Government Code section 65588, subdivision (e)(4)(C) if a local government fails to adopt a compliant housing element within 120 days of the statutory deadline (December 31, 2023), then any rezoning to make sites available to accommodate the RHNA shall be completed no later than one year from the statutory deadline.
2 As the City did not adopt a compliant housing element within 120 days of the statutory deadline, Program 16 must be completed no later than one year from the statutory deadline.
Consequences of Failure to Implement Program 16
Government Code section 65585, subdivision (i), grants HCD authority to review any action or failure to act by a local government that it determines is inconsistent with an adopted housing element or Housing Element Law. This includes failure to implement 1 Gov. Code, § 65580 et seq.
2 Gov. Code, §§ 65583, subd. (c), 65583.2, subd. (c).
Alexander J. Henderson, City Manager
program actions included in the housing element. Failure to implement rezone actions in Programs 16 by the statutory deadline means the City’s housing element will no longer substantially comply with Housing Element Law, and HCD may revoke its finding of substantial compliance.
Various consequences may apply if the City does not have a housing element in compliance with Housing Element Law, including ineligibility or delay in receiving certain state funds, referral to the California Office of the Attorney General, court-imposed financial penalties, the loss of local land use authority to a court-appointed agent, and the application of the “builder’s remedy.”3
Conclusion
Housing elements are essential to developing a blueprint for growth and are a vital tool to address California’s prolonged housing crisis. Accordingly, state law has established clear disincentives for local jurisdictions that fail to comply with Housing Element Law.
To ensure the City continues to meet the 6th cycle update requirements for a substantially compliant housing element, the City must submit any adopted rezones and accompanying resolutions to HCD for review.
4 HCD will consider any written response before taking further action authorized by Government Code section 65585, subdivision (i), including issuance of a Corrective Action Letter and removal of HCD’s finding of housing element compliance.
HCD looks forward to receiving your written response to this inquiry. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the content of this letter, please contact Reid Miller of our staff at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Melinda Coy
Proactive Housing Accountability Chief
Division of Housing Policy Development
3 Gov. Code, §§ 65585, subds. (j), (l)(1), (i); 65589.5, subd. (d)(5). 4 Gov. Code, § 65585.
7 Attachment 4: City Response to HCD Letter of Inquiry dated January 3, 2025 January 3, 2025
Melinda Coy
Proactive Housing Accountability Chief
Division of Housing Policy Development
Department of Housing and Community Development
651 Bannon Street, Ste. 400
Sacramento, CA 95811
Re: 6th Cycle Housing Element Update Rezone Requirements – Letter of Inquiry Dear Ms. Coy,
Thank you for your letter dated December 4, 2024, regarding the City of Kingsburg’s progress on its 6th Cycle Housing Element Implementation Program and rezone requirements under Program 16. We appreciate the opportunity to provide an update on our efforts to meet the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) targets and maintain compliance with Housing Element Law.
The City of Kingsburg is committed to supporting the development of housing for all income levels through various measures, including the analysis and optimization of our existing sites inventory. As we have discussed with HCD staff on November 21, 2024, as well as through subsequent email correspondence, we are examining alternative options to meet our existing RHNA targets without the need to rezone the four (4) properties originally identified in Program 16.
We have, however, moved forward with several initiatives laid out in the adopted Housing Element. Our efforts include:
1. Stakeholder Engagement: We have engaged with local developers and community members to identify opportunities and address barriers to higher density residential development that would accommodate housing in the lower income category.
2. Zoning Code Text Amendments: On December 4th, the City adopted the zoning code amendments identified in the submitted and substantially compliant Housing Element.
3. Strategic Planning for Future Housing: Beyond the immediate requirements, we are integrating longterm strategies to ensure sustainable housing development that aligns with community needs and state priorities now and for future Housing Element updates.
4. Comprehensive Review of Sites Inventory: We are evaluating our current inventory of available sites to ensure their suitability for accommodating housing for the lower income categories. This includes analyzing zoning designations, infrastructure capacity, and other factors affecting development feasibility. We also have sites that we believe are candidates for housing in the lower income category that were not previously available when we began our update in 2022.
City of Kingsburg
1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631-1908
(559)897-5821 Fax: (559)897-5568
Mayor Brandon Pursell, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Vince Palomar
Council Member Laura North
Council Member Staci Smith
Council Member David M. Silva
City Manager Alexander J. Henderson
2 We value HCD’s guidance and partnership in addressing California’s housing challenges and welcome the opportunity to discuss any questions or provide additional information about our progress. We anticipate submitting a revised sites inventory by January 31, 2025.
Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me directly at 559-897-6528 or by emailing [email protected].
Respectfully,
Alexander J. Henderson; ICMA-CM
City Manager
City of Kingsburg
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
651 Bannon Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453
www.hcd.ca.gov
March 5, 2024
Alexander J. Henderson, City Manager
City of Kingsburg
1401 Draper Street
Kingsburg, CA 93631
RE: City of Kingsburg Rezone Implementation – Letter of Technical Assistance Dear Alexander Henderson:
The purpose of this letter is to provide technical assistance regarding the implementation of Program 16 (Zoning Code Amendments) to rezone sites to accommodate the regional housing needs allocation (RHNA).
On November 21, 2024, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) met with the City of Kingsburg (City) to discuss questions from the City regarding alternative options to meet existing RHNA targets without the need to rezone sites identified in Program 16. On December 4, 2024, HCD sent a Letter of Inquiry to the City regarding the completion of Program 16. HCD received written response from the City on January 3, 2025, stating that the City has continued to reevaluate alternative options.
On January 29, 2025, the City submitted a letter to HCD with amendments to Tables 1H-4 (Vacant Land Inventory), 1H-5 (Approved and Pending Projects to Meet the RHNA, including pending annexations), and 1H-6 (Summary of Residential Capacity Compared to the 6th Cycle RHNA). The amendments would remove Sites 47, 48, and 102 from the sites inventory, keep Site 103 to be used towards the moderate-income RHNA requirement, and add thirteen (13) new sites, zoned Highway Commercial or Central Commercial/Form Based Code, to the sites inventory.
HCD reviewed the documentation submitted by the City and has determined that the rezone is dependent upon sites which were not identified in the housing element to accommodate the shortfall of lower-income units and were not analyzed to demonstrate that the sites are adequate to accommodate the regional housing need pursuant to Government Code section 65583.2. This represents a significant change in the sites inventory strategy from the housing element found in substantial compliance by HCD on September 16, 2024. As a result, the City must provide a draft element revision to HCD Alexander J. Henderson, City Manager
pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (b)(1) to demonstrate that these sites meet the provisions of State Housing Element Law.
As part of this amendment, the City will need to provide analysis for the sites inventory and zoning to reflect all changes made in the housing element. Additionally, the City must amend the analysis related to Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH), as well as any other affected sections of the housing element as applicable in relationship to the new identified sites.
Furthermore, the City must demonstrate the rezone sites comply with the requirements of Government Code section 65583.2, subdivisions (h) and (i). For example, the rezoning must demonstrate the sites have a site capacity of at least 16 units, permit rental and owner multifamily uses by-right for developments in which 20 percent or more of the units are affordable to lower-income households, and that at least 50 percent of the very low and low-income housing need shall be accommodated on sites designated for exclusive residential uses or on sites zoned for mixed uses that accommodate all of the very low and low-income housing need, if those sites allow 100 percent residential use and require that residential use occupy 50 percent of the total floor area of a mixed-use project.
By-right means local government review must not require a conditional use permit, planned unit development permit, or other discretionary review or approval that would constitute a “project” for purposes of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code.1 HCD requests that the City revise its zoning code accordingly and provide written documentation clearly demonstrating that the revisions meet the statutory requirements described above. A copy of the ordinance should be transmitted to HCD.
HCD requests that the City provide a timeline for immediate housing element amendment and submittal. A draft of the amended housing element should be transmitted to HCD prior to adoption. HCD will review the documentation and issue correspondence before taking any action authorized by Government Code section 65585, subdivisions (i and (j). Such action may include issuance of written findings (Corrective Action Letter) and revoking HCD’s finding that the City’s Housing Element is in substantial compliance with State Housing Element Law and/or referral to the California Office of the Attorney General.
1 Gov. Code, § 65583.2, subd. (i)
Alexander J. Henderson, City Manager
HCD provides the City until April 4, 2025, to provide a written response to these findings. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Stephanie Chan at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Melinda Coy
Proactive Housing Accountability Chief
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CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
CSA NO:
City of Kingsburg 1345-24-004, HE
Client/Agency Proposal No.
Alexander J. Henderson, City Manager (559) 897-5821
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City of Kingsburg
Bill to Fax
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Kingsburg, CA 93631
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DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
See attached proposal dated March 14, 2025.
The provisions set forth below and on the following paragraphs 1 through 42 are incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement. In signing, the Client acknowledges that they have read and approved all such terms and hires Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc., dba Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, (Consultant) to perform the above described services.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Client and Consultant agree that the following terms and conditions shall be part of this agreement:
1. In providing services under this Agreement, the Consultant shall perform in a manner consistent with that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the same profession currently practicing under similar circumstances at the same time and in the same or similar locality. The Consultant makes no warranty, express or implied, as to its professional services rendered under this Agreement.
2. Client acknowledges that Consultant is not responsible for the performance of work by third parties including, but not limited to, the construction contractor and its subcontractors.
3. Client agrees that if Client requests services not specified in the scope of services described in this agreement, Client will pay for all such additional services as extra services, in accordance with Consultant's billing rates utilized for this contract.
DOCUMENTS
4. Client acknowledges that all reports, plans, specifications, field data and notes and other documents, including all documents on electronic media, prepared by Consultant (collectively Work Product) are instruments of service which shall remain the property of Consultant and may be used by Consultant without the consent of Client. Consultant shall retain all common law, statutory law and other rights, including copyrights. Consultant grants Client a perpetual, royalty-free fully paid-up, nonexclusive and irrevocable license to copy, reproduce perform, dispose of, use and reuse the Work Product in connection with the Project, in whole or in part, and to authorize others to do so for the Project Manager: WAC
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benefit of Client. Client acknowledges that its right to utilize Work Product pursuant to this agreement will continue only so long as Client is not in default, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this agreement, and Client has performed all its obligations under this agreement.
5. Client agrees not to reuse Work Product, in whole or in part, for any project other than the project that is the subject of this agreement. Client further agrees to waive all claims against Consultant resulting in any way from any unauthorized changes or unauthorized reuse of the Work Product for any other project by anyone on Client’s behalf.
Client agrees not to use or permit any other person to use versions of Work Product which are not final and which are not signed and stamped or sealed by Consultant. Client shall be responsible for any such use of non-final Work Product. Client hereby waives any claim for liability against Consultant for use of non-final Work Product. If a reviewing agency requires that check prints be submitted with a stamp or seal, those shall not be considered final for purposes of this paragraph.
6. In the event Client (1) makes, agrees to, authorizes, or permits changes in Work Product, or (2) makes, agrees to, authorizes, or permits construction of such unauthorized changes, which changes are not consented to in writing by Consultant, or (3) does not follow recommendations prepared by Consultant pursuant to this agreement, resulting in unauthorized changes to the project, Client acknowledges that the unauthorized changes and their effects are not the responsibility of Consultant. Client agrees to release Consultant from all liability arising from such unauthorized changes, and further agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Consultant, its officers, directors, employees and subconsultants from and against all claims, demands, damages or costs, including attorneys' fees, arising from such changes.
7. Under no circumstances shall delivery of Work Product for use by the Client be deemed a sale by the Consultant, and the Consultant makes no warranties, either express or implied, of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose. In no event shall the Consultant be liable for indirect or consequential damages as a result of the Client’s unauthorized use or reuse of the Work Product.
8. The Client is aware that differences may exist between electronic files delivered and the printed hard-copy construction documents. In the event of a conflict between the signed construction documents prepared by the Consultant and electronic files, the signed sealed hard-copy documents shall govern.
LIMITATIONS
9. Consultant makes no representations concerning soils or geological conditions unless specifically included in writing in this agreement, or by amendments to this agreement. If Consultant recommends that Client retain the services of a Geotechnical Engineer and Client chooses to not do so, Consultant shall not be responsible for any liability that may arise out of the making of or failure to make soils or geological surveys, subsurface soils or geological tests, or general soils or geological testing.
10. Client acknowledges that, unless specifically stated to the contrary in the proposal’s description of services to be provided, Consultant's scope of services for this project does not include any services related in any way to asbestos and/or hazardous or toxic materials. Should Consultant or any other party encounter such materials on the job site, or should it in any other way become known that such materials are present or may be present on the job site or any adjacent or nearby areas which may affect Consultant's services, Consultant may, at its option, suspend or terminate work on the project until such time as Client retains a qualified contractor to abate and/or remove the asbestos and/or hazardous or toxic materials and warrant that the job site is free from any hazard which may result from the existence of such materials.
INDEMNIFICATION
11. To the fullest extent allowed by law, Consultant will indemnify and hold harmless, but shall have no duty to defend Client, its officers, directors, employees, and agents (collectively, the "Client indemnities") from, for and against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, expenses, liabilities, and penalties arising out of or relating to the Project, but only to the extent caused by the negligent or other wrongful acts or omissions of Consultant, its subconsultants, or any person or entity for whose acts or omissions any of them are responsible, or by the failure of any such party to perform as required by this Agreement. To the fullest extent allowed by law, Client will indemnify and hold harmless, but shall have no duty to defend Consultant and its officers, directors, employees and agents from, for and against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, expenses, liabilities and penalties arising out of or relating to the Project, but only to the extent caused by the negligent or other wrongful acts or omissions of Client or any person or entity for whose acts or omissions it is responsible, or by the failure of any such party to perform as required by City of Kingsburg March 14, 2025
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this Agreement. The obligations and rights of this Section are in addition to other obligations and rights of indemnity provided under this Agreement or applicable law.
FINANCIAL
12. All fees and other charges due Consultant will be billed monthly and shall be due at the time of billing unless specified otherwise in this agreement. If Client fails to pay Consultant within sixty (60) days after invoices are rendered, Consultant shall have the right in its sole discretion to consider such default in payment a material breach of this entire agreement, and, upon written notice, Consultant's duties, obligations and responsibilities under this agreement may be suspended or terminated for cause pursuant to Sections 26 through 31. In such event, Client shall promptly pay Consultant for all outstanding fees and charges due Consultant at the time of suspension or termination including all costs and expenses incurred in the performance of services up to suspension or termination.
13. Consultant shall not be liable to Client for any costs or damages that may result from the termination or suspension of services under this agreement due to Client’s failure to pay Consultant invoices in accordance with the terms of this paragraph. In the event that Consultant agrees to resume terminated or suspended services after receiving full payment of all late invoices, Client agrees that time schedules and fees, as applicable, related to the services will be equitably adjusted to reflect any delays or additional costs caused by the termination or suspension of services.
14. In all cases where the proposal calls for payment of a retainer, that payment shall be made by Client to Consultant prior to commencement of services under this agreement. Upon receipt of retainer payment, the Consultant shall commence services as provided for under this Agreement. Unless otherwise provided for in the project proposal, such retainer shall be held by Consultant throughout the duration of the contract, and shall be applied to the final project invoice, and to any other outstanding AR, including late payment charges, on the project. Any amount of said retainer in excess of the final invoice and other outstanding AR shall be returned to the Client within 30 days of issuance of the final project invoice.
15. Client agrees that all billings from Consultant to Client will be considered correct and binding on Client unless Client, within ten (10) days from the date of receipt of such billing, notifies Consultant in writing of alleged inaccuracies, discrepancies, or errors in billing. In the event of a dispute over any billing or portion of billing, Client agrees to pay the undisputed portion of any billings in accordance with the payment terms set forth in Section 12.
16. Client agrees to pay a monthly late payment charge, which will be the lesser of one and one half percent (1-1/2%) per month or a monthly charge not to exceed the maximum legal rate, which will be applied to any unpaid balance commencing thirty (30) days after the date of the billing. Client acknowledges that payments applied first to unpaid late payment charges and then to unpaid balances of invoices.
17. In the event Consultant's fee schedule changes due to any increase of costs such as the granting of wage increases and/or other employee benefits to field or office employees or any taxes or fees imposed by local, state, or federal government on consultants’ fees during the lifetime of this agreement, the new fee schedule shall apply to all subsequent work on time-and-materials contracts.
18. If payment for Consultant's services is to be made on behalf of Client by a third party lender, Client agrees that Consultant shall not be required to indemnify the third party lender, in the form of an endorsement or otherwise, as a condition to receiving payment for services. Client agrees to reimburse Consultant for all collection agency fees, legal fees, court costs, reasonable consultant staff costs and other expenses paid or incurred by Consultant in the event that collection efforts become necessary to enforce payment of any unpaid billings due to Consultant in connection with the services provided in this agreement.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
19. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, the aggregate liability of the Consultant under this Agreement, whether for breach of contract, tort, strict liability or any other legal theory, will not exceed the total amount of Consultant's compensation for performing services under this Agreement or $50,000, whichever is greater, however this limitation of Consultant's liability does not apply to third-party claims, or to the Client's reasonable attorneys' fees and expert witnesses' fees and litigation expenses arising out of or related to such thirdparty claims for which Consultant is liable.
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION
20. In an effort to resolve any conflicts or disputes that arise regarding performance under this agreement by either party, Client and Consultant agree that all such disputes shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation, using a mutually agreed upon mediation services experienced in the resolution of construction disputes. Unless the parties mutually agree otherwise, such mediation shall be a pre-condition to the initiation of any litigation. The parties further agree to include a similar mediation provision in their agreements with other independent contractors and consultants retained for the project and require them to similarly agree to these dispute resolution procedures. This provision shall not be interpreted to restrict the right of either party to file an action in a court of law, in the County of Fresno, State of California, having appropriate jurisdiction or to preclude or limit the Consultant’s right to record, perfect or to enforce any applicable lien or Stop Notice rights.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
21. If the scope of services contained in this agreement does not include construction phase services for this project, Client agrees that such construction phase services will be provided by Client or by others. Client assumes all responsibility for interpretation of the contract documents and for construction observation and supervision and waives any claim against Consultant that may in any way be connected thereto. In addition, Client agrees to indemnify and hold Consultant harmless from any loss, claim, or cost, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of defense, arising or resulting from the performance of such services by other persons or entities and from any and all claims arising from the modification, clarification, interpretation, adjustments or changes made to the contract documents to reflect changed field or other conditions, except for claims arising from the negligence or other wrongful acts of Consultant, its employees, its subconsultants, or any other person or entity for which Consultant is responsible.
22. Client agrees to include provisions in its contract with the construction contractor to the effect that in accordance with generally accepted construction practices, the construction contractor will be required to assume sole and complete responsibility for job site conditions during the course of construction of the project, including safety of all persons and property, and that this requirement shall apply continuously and not be limited to normal working hours.
Neither the professional activities of Consultant nor the presence of Consultant or its employees or subconsultants at a construction site shall relieve the contractor and its subcontractors of their obligations, duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to, construction means, methods, sequence, techniques or procedures necessary for performing, superintending or coordinating all portions of the work of construction in accordance with the contract documents and applicable health or safety requirements of any regulatory agency or of state law.
23. Client agrees to require its contractor and subcontractors to review the plans, specifications and documents prepared by Consultant prior to the commencement of construction phase work. If the contractor and/or subcontractors believe there are deficiencies, conflicts, errors, omissions, code violations, or other deficiencies in the plans, specifications and documents prepared by Consultant, contractors shall notify Client so those deficiencies may be corrected or otherwise addressed by Consultant prior to the commencement of construction phase work.
24. If, during the construction phase of the project, Client discovers or becomes aware of changed field or other conditions which necessitate clarifications, modifications or other changes to the plans, specifications, estimates or other documents prepared by Consultant, Client agrees to notify Consultant and, at Client’s option, retain Consultant to prepare the necessary changes or modifications before construction activities proceed. Further, Client agrees to require a provision in its construction contracts for the project which requires the contractor to promptly notify Client of any changed field or other conditions so that Client may in turn notify Consultant pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph.
25. If, due to the Consultant's error, omission or negligence, a required item or component of the Project is omitted from the Consultant's construction documents, the Consultant shall not be responsible for paying the cost required to add such item or component to the extent that such item or component would have been required and included in the original construction documents. The Consultant will not be responsible for any cost or expense that enhances the value of the Project.
SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION
26. If the Project or the Consultant’s services are suspended by the Client for more than thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, the Consultant shall be compensated for all services performed and reimbursable expenses incurred prior to the receipt of notice of suspension. In addition, upon resumption of services, the Client shall compensate the City of Kingsburg March 14, 2025
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Consultant for expenses incurred as a result of the suspension and resumption of its services, and the Consultant’s schedule and fees for the remainder of the Project shall be equitably adjusted.
27. If the Consultant’s services are suspended for more than ninety (90) days, consecutive or in the aggregate, the Consultant may terminate this Agreement upon giving not less than five (5) calendar days’ written notice to the Client.
28. If the Client is in breach of the payment terms or otherwise is in material breach of this Agreement, the Consultant may suspend performance of services upon five (5) calendar days’ notice to the Client. The Consultant shall have no liability to the Client, and the Client agrees to make no claim for any delay or damage as a result of such suspension caused by any breach of this Agreement by the Client. Upon receipt of payment in full of all outstanding sums due from the Client, or curing of such other breach that caused the Consultant to suspend services, the Consultant shall resume services, and there shall be an equitable adjustment to the remaining project schedule and fees as a result of the suspension.
29. Client acknowledges Consultant has the right to complete all services included in this agreement. In the event this agreement is terminated before the completion of all services, unless Consultant is responsible for such early termination, Client agrees to release Consultant from all liability for services not performed or completed by Consultant and from liability for any third-party reliance, use, interpretation or extrapolation of Consultant’s work product. In the event all or any portion of the services by Consultant are suspended, abandoned, or otherwise terminated, Client shall pay Consultant all fees and charges for services provided prior to termination, not to exceed the contract limits specified herein, if any. Client acknowledges if the project services are suspended and restarted, there will be additional charges due to suspension of the services which shall be paid for by Client as extra services pursuant to Section 26. Client acknowledges if project services are terminated for the convenience of Client, Consultant is entitled to reasonable termination costs and expenses, to be paid by Client as extra services pursuant to Section 31.
30. The Client may terminate this Agreement for the Client's convenience and without cause upon giving the Consultant not less than seven (7) calendar days' written notice.
31. In the event of termination of this Agreement by either party, Consultant shall invoice Client for all outstanding services and expenses reasonably incurred by the Consultant in connection with the orderly termination of this Agreement, including but not limited to demobilization, reassignment of personnel, associated overhead costs and all other expenses directly resulting from the termination. The Client shall within thirty (30) calendar days of termination pay the Consultant for all services rendered and all reimbursable costs incurred by the Consultant up to the date of termination, in accordance with the payment provisions of this Agreement.
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32. This agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of Client and Consultant.
33. This agreement shall not be assigned by either Client or Consultant without the prior written consent of the other.
34. Consultant's or Client's waiver of any term, condition or covenant shall not constitute the waiver of any other term, condition or covenant. Consultant's or Client's waiver of any breach of this agreement shall not constitute the waiver of any other breach of the Agreement.
35. Client and Consultant agree that if any term or provision of this Agreement is determined to be illegal, in conflict with any law, void or otherwise unenforceable, and if the essential terms and provisions of this Agreement remain unaffected, then the validity of the remaining terms and provisions will not be affected and the offending provision will be given the fullest meaning and effect allowed by law.
36. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The Client agrees and consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of California for all purposes regarding this Agreement and further agrees and consents that venue of any action brought hereunder shall be exclusively in the County of Fresno, State of California.
37. Within the limits of the approved scope and fee, Consultant may engage the services of any subconsultants when, in the Consultant's sole opinion, it is appropriate to do so. Such subconsultants may include testing laboratories, geotechnical engineers and other specialized consulting services deemed necessary by the Consultant to carry out the scope of the Consultant's services.
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38. Consultant shall be entitled to immediately, and without notice, suspend the performance of any and all of its obligations pursuant to this agreement if Client files a voluntary petition seeking relief under the United States Bankruptcy Code or if there is an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed against Client in the United States Bankruptcy Court, and that petition is not dismissed within fifteen (15) days of its filing. Any suspension of services made pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph shall continue until such time as this agreement has been fully and properly assumed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code and in compliance with final order or judgment issued by the Bankruptcy Court.
39. This agreement shall not be construed to alter, affect or waive any design professional's lien, mechanic's lien or stop notice right, which Consultant may have for the performance of services pursuant to this agreement. Client agrees to provide to Consultant the current name and address of the record owner of the property upon which the project is to be located. Client also agrees to provide Consultant with the name and address of any and all lenders who may loan money on the project and who are entitled to receive a preliminary notice.
40. Consultant shall not be liable for damages resulting from the actions or inactions of governmental agencies including, but not limited to, permit processing, environmental impact reports, dedications, general plans and amendments thereto, zoning matters, annexations or consolidations, use or conditional use permits, project or plan approvals, and building permits. Client agrees that it is the responsibility of Client to maintain in good standing all governmental approvals or permits and to timely apply for any necessary extensions thereof.
41. Consultant and Client each agree to waive consequential damages for claims, disputes or other matters in question arising out of or relating to this Agreement. This mutual waiver is applicable, without limitation, to all consequential damages due to either party’s termination in accordance with paragraphs 26 through 31, except for termination expenses provided for in said paragraph 31. Client further agrees that to the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall not be liable to Client for any special, indirect or consequential damages whatsoever, whether caused by Consultant's negligence, errors, omissions, strict liability, breach of contract, breach of warranty or other cause or causes whatsoever, including but not limited to, loss of use of equipment or facility, and loss of profits or revenue.
42. This Agreement is the entire Agreement between the Client and the Consultant. It supersedes all prior communications, understandings and agreements, whether oral or written. Amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both the Client and the Consultant.
City of Kingsburg
Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc.,
dba Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
Client/Agency
By By
Alexander J. Henderson Sara Allinder, AICP
Name Name
City Manager Director of Operations
Title Title
Date Signed Date Signed
3/14/2025
400 E Main St, Ste 300, Visalia, CA 93291 • (559) 636-1166 www.provostandpritchard.com
Engineering • Structural • Geostructural • Surveying • Planning • Environmental • GIS • Construction Services • Hydrogeology • Consulting Clovis • Visalia • Bakersfield • Modesto • Los Banos • Chico • Sacramento • Sonora • San Luis Obispo • Riverside • Camarillo • Boise, ID March 14, 2025
Alexander J. Henderson
City Manager
City of Kingsburg
1401 Draper Street
Kingsburg, CA 93631
Subject: Planning Services for Housing Element Amendment, Kingsburg, California Dear Mr. Henderson,
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal for Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group (Provost & Pritchard) to provide Planning services for the City of Kingsburg’s (City) 6th Cycle Housing Element Amendment Project (project). This proposal discusses our understanding of the project, recommends a scope of services together with associated fees, deliverables and approximate schedules, and sets forth our assumptions.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
We understand that the City desires to amend its recently adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element (Housing Element) to remove three (3) of the adopted sites, add thirteen (13) new sites, and revise the zoning assumed for one (1) site within the City’s Housing Element sites inventory. After an initial inquiry with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), changes to several sections of the Housing Element would be required in order to meet State Housing Element law. It is understood that the revisions to the adopted sites inventory would likely allow the City to avoid rezoning any sites within the City as a part of the Housing Element process; however, the revised Sites Inventory and other required revisions to the Housing Element are subject to review and approval by HCD to be considered compliant with State Housing Element law. It is anticipated that the appropriate level of review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the amended Housing Element would be filing a Notice of Determination under CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Administrative Draft Housing Element. Provost & Pritchard will prepare administrative draft revisions (in redline) to the Housing Element for the proposed sites inventory changes. Maps and analysis contingent upon the sites inventory change, including the Local Assessment of Fair Housing (Section 1H-3) will be included in the revisions. Existing data in this Section 1H-3 will be updated, if available, and analysis based upon such data will also be updated relative to the proposed sites inventory changes. Provost & Pritchard will respond to one (1) round of consolidated comments from the City on the administrative draft Housing Element revisions.
Public Draft and Final Housing Element. Following receipt of City comments, a public draft of the Housing Element revisions will be posted for the mandatory 7-day period prior to submittal to HCD for review. After receiving comments from HCD, a final version of the revised Housing Element will be prepared in response to HCD comments and re-submitted to HCD for review.
Project Notifications. Provost & Pritchard will provide email notification to the City’s existing Housing Element stakeholder list at Project initiation, public review periods, and meetings. Provost & Pritchard will prepare the City of Kingsburg March 14, 2025
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necessary notices for the Project; however, the City will be responsible for posting required notices and content to the City’s website and for providing any notices to a newspaper of general circulation, and/or mailing notices to affected property owners. Timelines for the notices are driven by State Housing Element law.
Adoption. Provost & Pritchard will also attend the Planning Commission and City Council meetings for the Project. Upon Project approval, a Notice of Determination will be prepared and filed with the County of Fresno.
An electronic sites inventory will also be provided to HCD, along with the adopted version of the revised Housing Element.
DELIVERABLES
• One (1) electronic copy of the Administrative Draft Housing Element revisions • One (1) electronic copy of the Public Draft Housing Element revisions • One (1) electronic copy of the Final Housing Element revisions • One (1) electronic copy of the electronic sites inventory list • Notice of Determination following City Council adoption of the revised Housing Element
SCHEDULE
Once we receive an executed copy of this Proposal and are authorized to proceed, we can prepare the administrative draft deliverable for initial submittal to the City for review in approximately eight (8) weeks. It is anticipated that the City will review the administrative draft submittal within two (2) weeks of receipt of the administrative draft. After receiving one set of consolidated City comments, the public draft version of the revised Housing Element will be prepared and submitted to HCD. Timing for the subsequent submittal to HCD will be dependent on the scope of the comments provided by HCD. HCD review time is beyond our control.
PROFESSIONAL FEES
Provost & Pritchard will perform the services above on a time and materials basis, in accordance with our Standard Fee Schedule in effect at the time services are rendered. For budgeting purposes, our preliminary budget estimate is $45,000. These fees will be invoiced monthly as they are accrued. Reimbursable expenses will be invoiced in addition to professional fees and are included in the estimate above. If it appears we will need to exceed the estimate provided above, we will notify you in writing before we do so and will provide a revised estimate. We will not continue work beyond the initial budget without additional authorization.
ASSUMPTIONS
• The City will be responsible for posting the Housing Element revisions and accompanying notices to the City’s website.
• The City will be responsible for publishing any required newspaper notices in a newspaper of general circulation.
• The City will be responsible for posting/publishing required notices. • Due to recent federal executive branch changes, some data at the federal level may not be available.
When such data is not available, we will document such instances and utilize existing data found in the adopted Housing Element.
• Review time by HCD is beyond our control.
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• HCD may request additional changes that were not anticipated within this scope of work, including revisions to other sections of the Housing Element data and analysis or programs. • The sites inventory, including planned or approved projects, will not change from what was provided to HCD on January 29, 2025, or previously adopted.
• This proposal does not include any changes to the City’s Zoning Ordinance as a result of HCD review and the City’s Housing Element programs.
• Filing a Notice of Determination under CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 is the appropriate level of environmental analysis for the project.
• Two (2) total submittals will be made to HCD.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
In order to convey a clear understanding of our mutual responsibilities under this proposal (or amendment), our standard Consultant Services Agreement is attached. Please sign both of these documents and mail or email a copy to our office. These documents will serve as our Notice to Proceed. This proposal is valid for 30 days from the date above. Alternatively, the City may amend our existing on-call services contract to include the scope of work and related fee for this proposal.
Respectfully,
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
Wyatt Czeshinski, AICP Sara Allinder, AICP
Associate Planner Director of Operations
TERMS AND CONDITIONS ACCEPTED
By Alexander J. Henderson, City Manager
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
REPORT TO: Mayor Pursell & City Council
REPORT FROM: David Peters, City Engineer REVIEWED BY: AJH AGENDA ITEM: MWELO Ordinance
ACTION REQUESTED: _√__Ordinance _ __Resolution √ Motion ______Receive/File
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2015 the State adopted a Model Water, Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), codified in Title 23, Division 2, Chapter 2. 7 of the California Code of Regulations, starting with Section 490, to further its policy of promoting the conservation and efficient use of water. State law requires that local agencies adopt a Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance. A local agency may adopt their own Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance with the same or more stringent requirements or adopt the MWELO by reference. Staff have determined that the best approach is to adopt the MWELO by reference and administer the ordinance's requirements through the Planning and Building Department.
RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL
1. Waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2025-02, An Ordinance of the City of Kingsburg Adding Chapter 15.10 To Title 15 Of the Kingsburg Municipal Code Adopting the Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance and pass the Ordinance to a second reading and adoption at the City Council meeting on April 2, 2025, with the following recital constituting reading the title of the Ordinance:
“An Ordinance of the City of Kingsburg Adding Chapter 15.10 to Title 15 Of the Kingsburg Municipal Code Adopting the Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.”
POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. Council could choose to not waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2025-02.
STRATEGIC GOAL(S) MET:
1. Community Engagement
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ATTACHED INFORMATION
1. Proposed Ordinance 2025-02
Meeting Date: 03/19/2025
Agenda Item: 10
FISCAL IMPACT:
1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? No
2. Is it Currently Budgeted? N/A
3. If Budgeted, Which Line? N/A
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG
ADDING CHAPTER 15.10 TO
TITLE 15 OF THE KINGSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE MODEL WATER EFFICIENT
LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE
The City Council of the City of Kingsburg does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. Section 15.10 is added to Title 15 of the Kingsburg Municipal Code Chapter as follows:
15.10-Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance (MWELO) Requirements.
The Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) requirements found in 23 CCR, Division 2 Chapters 2.7, as amended and revised from time to time, IS hereby adopted by reference into the Kingsburg Municipal Code as if set forth in full. Copies of the MWELO are on file in the office of the City Building Division.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Kingsburg, duly called and held on the ___ day of _____________, 2025, by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member(s):
Noes: Council Member(s):
Absent: Council Member(s):
Abstain: Council Member(s):
APPROVED:
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Brandon Pursell, Mayor
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ATTEST: _____________________________
Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk
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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 ___________, 2025, and it was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the _____ day of ______________, 2025.
DATED: __________ ____, 2025 ____________________________________ Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
REPORT TO: Mayor Pursell & City Council
REPORT FROM: David Peters, City Engineer REVIEWED BY: AJH AGENDA ITEM: Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant Application ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ____Resolution ____Motion ___Receive/File
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), codified as Section 148 of Title 23, United States Code (23 U.S.C. §148) is one of the core federal-aid programs for funding transportation improvement projects. The purpose of the HSIP program is to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads, including non-State-owned public roads and roads on tribal land. For a project to be eligible for HSIP funding, a specific safety problem must be identified, and the proposed countermeasure(s) must substantially address the condition. All proposed projects must lead to and complete the construction of safety improvements.
After previous discussions with City Council, staff identified Kern Street / 10th Avenue as a candidate HSIP project.
Improvements that were considered at this location included one of the following countermeasures:
• Traffic Signal installation
• Roundabout/traffic circle
• Installation of safety devices such as LED enhance stop signs, safety lighting, warning signs, and enhanced visibility striping.
After determining that traffic signal warrants were not met, staff further analyzed the remaining countermeasures during the application process and determined that the countermeasure that provided the best benefit to cost ratio was installation of safety devices including Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, realignment of 10th Avenue east of Kern Street, and intersection improvements including high visibility crosswalks, new ADA compliant ramps, updated striping, and application of a speed table/elevated pedestrian crossing. The application was submitted on September 9, 2024, based on this alternative.
Staff was notified on February 26, 2025 that $1,066,320 in HSIP funding has been allocated to the project. The project will likely be constructed in Summer of 2027.
RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL
1. Informational only.
POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. N/A
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION/KEY METRIC
1. Community Safety
Meeting Date: 03/19/2025
Agenda Item: 11