Newman City Council
April 11, 2023

AGENDA

NEWMAN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 11, 2023
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7:00 P.M., 938 FRESNO STREET
NOTICE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT (CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54950, ET SEQ.) AND THE FEDERAL AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

1. Call To Order.

2. Pledge Of Allegiance.

3. Invocation.

4. Roll Call.

5. Declaration Of Conflicts Of Interest.

6. Ceremonial Matters.

7. Items from the Public - Non-Agenda Items.

8. Consent Calendar
a. Waive All Readings Of Ordinances And Resolutions Except By Title. b. Approval Of Warrants. (View Warrant/Check Register)
c. Approval Of Minutes Of The March 28, 2023 Meetings. (View Minutes)

9. Public Hearings.

10. Regular Business
a. Approve The Final Newman Downtown Plaza Phase 2 Concept. (View Report) b. Report On 2023 Newman Fall Festival. (View Report)
c. Adopt Resolution No. 2023- , A Resolution Approving The 6th Cycle Housing Element Update Proposal From EMC Planning Group And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract For Services. (View Report)
d. Adopt Resolution No. 2023- , A Resolution Of Concurrence And Support Of The Stanislaus County CDBG Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan. (View Report) e. Adopt Resolution No. 2023- , Approving The Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement Between The County Of Stanislaus And The City Of Newman And Authorize The City Manager To Execute The CDBG Subrecipient Agreement For Fiscal Year 2023-2024. (View Report)
f. Adopt Resolution No. 2023- , Approving The Home Investment Partnerships Program Subrecipient Agreement Between The County Of Stanislaus And The City Of Newman And Authorize The City Manager To Execute The Home Subrecipient Agreement For Fiscal Year 2023-2024. (View Report)

11. Items From District Five Stanislaus County Supervisor.

12. Items From The City Manager And Staff.

13. Items From City Council Members.

14. Adjournment.

Calendar of Events
April 3–8 – Spring Clean-Up Week.

April 11 – City Council - 7:00 P.M.

April 18 – Two-On-Two Meeting With The School Board - 4:00 P.M.

April 18 – Tax Day.

April 20 – Planning Commission – Cancelled.

April 25 – City Council - 7:00 P.M.

AP Check Register
March 22, 2023 through April 4, 2023
1 of 9
Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description Amazon Capital Services 10-22-6300 $ 23.71 122227 3/24/2023 Key Fob Holder Amazon Capital Services 10-22-6300 $ 32.34 122227 3/24/2023 Remote Control $ 56.05 122227 Total
Animal Traps and Supplies 10-21-6210 $ 2,015.32 122228 3/24/2023 Cat Traps $ 2,015.32 122228 Total
Aramark 10-07-6200 $ 107.00 122229 3/24/2023 Uniform Cleaning/Mat Rental/Shop Towels/ February
2023
Aramark 10-33-6200 $ 263.59 122229 3/24/2023 Uniform Cleaning/Mat Rental/Shop Towels/ February
2023
Aramark 10-44-6200 $ 175.72 122229 3/24/2023 Uniform Cleaning/Mat Rental/Shop Towels/ February
2023
Aramark 60-50-6200 $ 263.58 122229 3/24/2023 Uniform Cleaning/Mat Rental/Shop Towels/ February
2023
Aramark 10-21-6200 $ 124.50 122229 3/24/2023 Uniform Cleaning/Mat Rental/Shop Towels/ February
2023
Aramark 63-56-6200 $ 175.72 122229 3/24/2023 Uniform Cleaning/Mat Rental/Shop Towels/ February
2023
Aramark 10-22-6200 $ 77.37 122229 3/24/2023 Uniform Cleaning/Mat Rental/Shop Towels/ February
2023
$ 1,187.48 122229 Total
AT&T MOBILITY 10-22-6420 $ 206.25 122230 3/24/2023 Cell Phone Use 2-03-23 to 2-02-23
AT&T MOBILITY 10-44-6420 $ 96.79 122230 3/24/2023 Cell Phone Use 2-03-23 to 2-02-23
AT&T MOBILITY 73-70-6420 $ 11.41 122230 3/24/2023 Cell Phone Use 2-03-23 to 2-02-23
AT&T MOBILITY 10-45-6420 $ 32.57 122230 3/24/2023 Cell Phone Use 2-03-23 to 2-02-23
AT&T MOBILITY 10-33-6420 $ 101.45 122230 3/24/2023 Cell Phone Use 2-03-23 to 2-02-23
AT&T MOBILITY 10-03-6420 $ 76.16 122230 3/24/2023 Cell Phone Use 2-03-23 to 2-02-23
AT&T MOBILITY 10-02-6420 $ 20.01 122230 3/24/2023 Cell Phone Use 2-03-23 to 2-02-23
AT&T MOBILITY 60-50-6420 $ 389.03 122230 3/24/2023 Cell Phone Use 2-03-23 to 2-02-23
AT&T MOBILITY 69-47-6420 $ 83.28 122230 3/24/2023 Cell Phone Use 2-03-23 to

2-02-23
AT&T MOBILITY 22-20-6420 $ 9.31 122230 3/24/2023 Cell Phone Use 2-03-23 to 2-02-23
AT&T MOBILITY 10-07-6420 $ 23.27 122230 3/24/2023 Cell Phone Use 2-03-23 to 2-02-23
AT&T MOBILITY 10-21-6420 $ 618.81 122230 3/24/2023 Cell Phone Use 2-03-23 to 2-02-23
AT&T MOBILITY 10-06-6420 $ 61.65 122230 3/24/2023 Cell Phone Use 2-03-23 to 2-02-23
AT&T MOBILITY 63-56-6420 $ 417.77 122230 3/24/2023 Cell Phone Use 2-03-23 to 2-02-23
$ 2,147.76 122230 Total
Avilez Lesly 10-00-5717 $ 57.00 122231 3/24/2023 Reimbursement for DMV Fees/ Avilez $ 57.00 122231 Total
Baker Dorothy June 10-44-6300 $ 51.78 122232 3/24/2023 Oil $ 51.78 122232 Total
Bender Rosenthal, Inc 18-32-7739 $ 412.50 122233 3/24/2023 Highway 33 & Inyo Project $ 412.50 122233 Total
Borrelli Travis 69-47-6200 $ 185.74 122288 3/27/2023 Portable Restroom Rental Service
$ 185.74 122288 Total
Bowen Trista 10-22-6690 $ 481.59 122234 3/24/2023 Reimbursement for Hotel Stay & Food/ Bowen
$ 481.59 122234 Total

AP Check Register
March 22, 2023 through April 4, 2023
2 of 9
Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description BUSINESS CARD 10-21-6300 $ 14.01 122235 3/24/2023 Stamp BUSINESS CARD 10-21-6300 $ 9.44 122235 3/24/2023 Name Tape BUSINESS CARD 10-21-6200 $ 10.00 122235 3/24/2023 Scheduling Software BUSINESS CARD 10-21-6690 $ 60.16 122235 3/24/2023 Training Lunch BUSINESS CARD 10-03-6265 $ 69.00 122235 3/24/2023 Joomlatools BUSINESS CARD 10-21-6300 $ 191.40 122235 3/24/2023 Nitrile Gloves BUSINESS CARD 10-21-6300 $ 233.23 122235 3/24/2023 Tactical Pants & Shirts BUSINESS CARD 10-14-6203 $ 54.00 122235 3/24/2023 Finance Charge BUSINESS CARD 10-21-6308 $ 595.54 122235 3/24/2023 Animal Vaccines $ 1,236.78 122235 Total
Canon Financial Services, Inc. 60-50-6200 $ 89.32 122236 3/24/2023 Contract Charges February 2023/Copy
Charges March 2023
Canon Financial Services, Inc. 63-56-6200 $ 89.33 122236 3/24/2023 Contract Charges February 2023/Copy
Charges March 2023
Canon Financial Services, Inc. 10-22-6200 $ 235.91 122236 3/24/2023 Contract Charges February 2023/Copy
Charges March 2023
Canon Financial Services, Inc. 10-21-6200 $ 274.22 122236 3/24/2023 Contract Charges February 2023/Copy
Charges March 2023
Canon Financial Services, Inc. 63-56-6200 $ 95.35 122236 3/24/2023 Contract Charges February 2023/Copy
Charges March 2023
Canon Financial Services, Inc. 10-14-6200 $ 95.34 122236 3/24/2023 Contract Charges February 2023/Copy
Charges March 2023
Canon Financial Services, Inc. 60-50-6200 $ 95.34 122236 3/24/2023 Contract Charges February 2023/Copy
Charges March 2023
$ 974.81 122236 Total
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 63-56-6530 $ 2.50 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-21-6330 $ 5.40 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-21-6330 $ 7.49 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 63-56-6300 $ 4.13 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 63-56-6530 $ 6.00 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking,

Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 63-56-6500 $ 12.50 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-14-6330 $ 8.95 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-21-6330 $ 9.25 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 60-50-6530 $ 2.50 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-21-6330 $ 5.10 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-06-6330 $ 14.76 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-21-6330 $ 5.40 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-21-6330 $ 9.65 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 60-50-6530 $ 2.50 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-14-6300 $ 10.66 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-06-6330 $ 9.30 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 63-56-6530 $ 6.00 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 60-50-6300 $ 4.14 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 60-50-6530 $ 6.00 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-14-6300 $ 4.14 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 60-50-6530 $ 7.00 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement

AP Check Register
March 22, 2023 through April 4, 2023
3 of 9
Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-21-6330 $ 5.10 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 60-50-6530 $ 6.00 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 68-68-6620 $ 29.25 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-14-6330 $ 9.52 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 63-56-6530 $ 2.50 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 60-50-6330 $ 28.75 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 63-56-6530 $ 7.00 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 63-56-6300 $ 10.66 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-22-6300 $ 39.00 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 60-50-6500 $ 12.51 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-21-6300 $ 1.08 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 60-50-6530 $ 6.00 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-06-6330 $ 47.32 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-33-6690 $ 3.75 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-21-6330 $ 5.10 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 63-56-6330 $ 9.51 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-21-6330 $ 9.45 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 63-56-6530 $ 6.00 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-06-6330 $ 9.00 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-21-6330 $ 5.40 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 63-56-6690 $ 13.00 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 63-56-6530 $ 7.00 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking,

Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-33-6300 $ 10.00 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 10-21-6330 $ 5.60 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 60-50-6530 $ 7.00 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 60-50-6300 $ 10.66 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
CITY OF NEWMAN - PETTY CASH 60-50-6330 $ 9.52 122261 3/24/2023 Postage, Supplies, Parking, Mileage Reimbursement
$ 459.05 122261 Total
COELHO CARL J. (CHUCK) 10-22-6690 $ 38.00 122282 3/27/2023 Reimbursement for CPR Instructor Training/ Coelho $ 38.00 122282 Total
COMCAST CABLE 63-56-6200 $ 65.48 122237 3/24/2023 High speed internet/water COMCAST CABLE 10-21-6420 $ 158.42 122237 3/24/2023 High Speed lnternet 3-6-23 lo 4-5-23 /PD
COMCAST CABLE 60-50-6200 $ 65.47 122237 3/24/2023 High speed internet/sewer COMCAST CABLE 10-21-6200 $ 65.47 122237 3/24/2023 High speed internet/PD $ 354.84 122237 Total
CSG Consultants, Inc 10-23-6215 $ 592.00 122238 3/24/2023 Building Permit Issuance/ February 2023
CSG Consultants, Inc 10-23-6215 $ 4,540.00 122238 3/24/2023 Building Services February 2023
CSG Consultants, Inc 10-23-6215 $ 3,780.00 122238 3/24/2023 Building Services February 2023
$ 8,912.00 122238 Total

AP Check Register
March 22, 2023 through April 4, 2023
4 of 9
Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description CSJVRMA 63-56-6631 $ 15,947.00 122239 3/24/2023 Workers Compensation/Liability Program 2022-2023 4th Quarter
CSJVRMA 10-00-2292 $ 62,927.00 122239 3/24/2023 Workers Compensation/Liability Program 2022-2023 4th Quarter
CSJVRMA 60-50-6631 $ 15,947.00 122239 3/24/2023 Workers Compensation/Liability Program 2022-2023 4th Quarter
CSJVRMA 10-15-6631 $ 15,947.00 122239 3/24/2023 Workers Compensation/Liability Program 2022-2023 4th Quarter
$ 110,768.00 122239 Total
DISH NETWORK 10-22-6200 $ 1,589.68 122240 3/24/2023 Fire Dept. Annual Payment $ 1,589.68 122240 Total
Dittos 10-21-6300 $ 271.85 122241 3/24/2023 Vaccine Vouchers $ 271.85 122241 Total
ECONOMIC & PLANNING SYSTEMS, INC. 40-06-6200 $ 13,252.50 122242 3/24/2023 Nexus Study $ 13,252.50 122242 Total
EMC Planning Group, Inc 10-00-2520 $ 550.50 122243 3/24/2023 Mattos Ranch Planning Analysis EMC Planning Group, Inc 10-00-2516 $ 1,815.50 122243 3/24/2023 Caton Ranch Planning Analysis EMC Planning Group, Inc 10-00-2520 $ 11,706.09 122243 3/24/2023 lnfluent Sewer Project $ 14,072.09 122243 Total
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNIQUES 60-50-6300 $ 3,900.00 122244 3/24/2023 Pro Oxidizer $ 3,900.00 122244 Total
FGL ENVIRONMENTAL, INC 60-50-6200 $ 5,849.75 122245 3/24/2023 Inorganic Analysis, Support Analysis
$ 5,849.75 122245 Total
Flores Diego 10-22-6690 $ 2,597.20 122283 3/27/2023 Reimbursement for EMT Training/ Flores $ 2,597.20 122283 Total
Gamboa Maria Cecilia 10-00-2840 $ 300.00 122246 3/24/2023 Memorial Building Rental Deposit Refund/ Gamboa
$ 300.00 122246 Total
Garcia Armando 10-33-6200 $ 2,700.00 122278 3/24/2023 General Tree Services Garcia Armando 10-33-6200 $ 2,932.00 122278 3/24/2023 General Tree Services Garcia Armando 10-33-6200 $ 900.00 122278 3/24/2023 General Tree Services Garcia Armando 10-33-6200 $ 2,200.00 122278 3/24/2023 General Tree Services $ 8,732.00 122278 Total
Garcia Oscar 10-45-6730 $ 70.00 122247 3/24/2023 Refund for Basketball Registration/ Garcia $ 70.00 122247 Total
Gouveia Engineering, Inc 17-36-7780 $ 3,602.50 122248 3/24/2023 Project 555.04-3.2 NEWS Construction Implement
Gouveia Engineering, Inc 10-00-2545 $ 8,085.00 122248 3/24/2023 Project 580.04 Mattos Ranch Phase 1
Con Observation
Gouveia Engineering, Inc 24-32-7781 $ 628.55 122248 3/24/2023 Project 545.18 Main St Stanislaus Gouveia Engineering, Inc 18-56-7771 $ 8,863.13 122248 3/24/2023 Project 525.12 Jensen Rd Utilities Gouveia Engineering, Inc 18-32-7739 $ 4,202.50 122248 3/24/2023 Project 525.02 STPI-5172 (024} Highway 33/ lnyo
Gouveia Engineering, Inc 17-36-7779 $ 3,528.00 122248 3/24/2023 Project 555.05 Newman Wetlands Gouveia Engineering, Inc 10-31-6200 $ 133.88 122248 3/24/2023 Project 575.18 Oasis Mini Mart Power Pole Easement
Gouveia Engineering, Inc 61-55-7521 $ 57.75 122248 3/24/2023 Project 525.09 lnyo Canal School Utility lmprovements
Gouveia Engineering, Inc 18-32-7768 $ 3,240.77 122248 3/24/2023 Project 545.070 STPL-5172 (026) lnyo Canal School

AP Check Register
March 22, 2023 through April 4, 2023
5 of 9
Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description Gouveia Engineering, Inc 10-00-2545 $ 288.70 122248 3/24/2023 Project 580.04 Mattos Ranch Phase 1
Gouveia Engineering, Inc 10-31-6200 $ 2,239.13 122248 3/24/2023 Project 585. 11 Arco Site Plan Gouveia Engineering, Inc 10-31-6200 $ 674.63 122248 3/24/2023 Project 525.0'1 Public .works General
Gouveia Engineering, Inc 10-00-2518 $ 217.88 122248 3/24/2023 Project 585.05 1035 T St Con Observation
$ 35,762.42 122248 Total
Guerrero's Tire and Auto Repair, LLC 10-44-6530 $ 16.67 122249 3/24/2023 Tire Rotation Guerrero's Tire and Auto Repair, LLC 10-33-6530 $ 30.00 122249 3/24/2023 Repair of Flat Tire on Street Sweeper/ PW
Guerrero's Tire and Auto Repair, LLC 69-47-6530 $ 30.00 122249 3/24/2023 Repair of Flat Tire on Street Sweeper/ PW
Guerrero's Tire and Auto Repair, LLC 69-47-6530 $ 17.50 122249 3/24/2023 Tire Swap Guerrero's Tire and Auto Repair, LLC 10-33-6530 $ 17.50 122249 3/24/2023 Tire Swap Guerrero's Tire and Auto Repair, LLC 63-56-6530 $ 638.00 122249 3/24/2023 2 New Tires on Ford F250/ PW Guerrero's Tire and Auto Repair, LLC 10-33-6530 $ 16.66 122249 3/24/2023 Tire Rotation Guerrero's Tire and Auto Repair, LLC 10-46-6300 $ 49.00 122249 3/24/2023 Air Gauge Guerrero's Tire and Auto Repair, LLC 69-47-6530 $ 16.67 122249 3/24/2023 Tire Rotation $ 832.00 122249 Total
HINDERLITER, dELLAMAS & ASSOCIATES 10-14-6200 $ 2,382.79 122250 3/24/2023 Audit Services- Sales Tax 3rd Quarter2022
$ 2,382.79 122250 Total
Hydrofocus, Inc 17-44-7757 $ 8,237.88 122251 3/24/2023 Wetland Restoration Grant Agreement
Hydrofocus, Inc 17-44-7757 $ 12,528.47 122251 3/24/2023 Wetland Restoration Grant Agreement
$ 20,766.35 122251 Total
INFOSEND, INC 63-56-6200 $ 1,227.60 122252 3/24/2023 Utility Bill& Late Nottce Mailing February 2023
INFOSEND, INC 60-50-6200 $ 1,227.61 122252 3/24/2023 Utility Bill& Late Nottce Mailing February 2023
$ 2,455.21 122252 Total
LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES 10-01-6635 $ 122.44 122253 3/24/2023 Membership dues for year 2023 /League of Calif Cities
$ 122.44 122253 Total
Ledezma Yamlin 10-00-2841 $ 20.00 122286 3/27/2023 Sherman Park Rental Deposit Refund/ Ledezma
$ 20.00 122286 Total
Lee's Floral & Gift Shop 10-01-6620 $ 177.52 122254 3/24/2023 Sympathy Flowers for Elaine Collison $ 177.52 122254 Total
Maier Mike 10-45-6730 $ 60.00 122255 3/24/2023 Refund for Basketball Registration/ Maier $ 60.00 122255 Total
Marquez III Jose 10-00-2840 $ 244.30 122256 3/24/2023 Memorial Building Rental Deposit Refund Minus $35.70/ Marquez
Marquez III Jose 10-00-2841 $ 20.00 122256 3/24/2023 Memorial Building Rental Deposit Refund/ Marquez
$ 264.30 122256 Total
Merced County Sheriff's Office 10-21-6695 $ 100.00 122257 3/24/2023 POST Training FTO/ Parrott
$ 100.00 122257 Total
MID VALLEY IT, INC 10-21-6200 $ 2,552.40 122258 3/24/2023 IT CONTRACT/PD MID VALLEY IT, INC 60-50-6200 $ 1,276.20 122258 3/24/2023 IT CONTRACT/SEWR MID VALLEY IT, INC 10-14-6200 $ 1,276.20 122258 3/24/2023 IT CONTRACT/FIN

AP Check Register
March 22, 2023 through April 4, 2023
6 of 9
Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description MID VALLEY IT, INC 63-56-6200 $ 1,276.20 122258 3/24/2023 IT CONTRACT/WATR $ 6,381.00 122258 Total
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 30.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program February 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6208 $ 55.00 122259 3/24/2023 Animal Shelter/ March 2023 Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 30.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program February 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 40.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 45.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 30.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program February 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 25.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program February 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 61.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 45.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program February 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6208 $ 123.00 122259 3/24/2023 Animal Shelter/ February 2023 Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 45.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program February 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 40.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6208 $ 10.00 122259 3/24/2023 Animal Shelter/ March 2023 Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 30.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program February 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 25.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program February 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 40.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 40.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6208 $ 105.00 122259 3/24/2023 Animal Shelter/ February 2023 Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 60.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 61.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program

March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 45.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program February 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 85.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 30.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program

February 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 61.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 65.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program February 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 40.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 30.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program February 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 40.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 40.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 40.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6208 $ 215.00 122259 3/24/2023 Animal Shelter/ March 2023 Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6208 $ 230.00 122259 3/24/2023 Animal Shelter/ March 2023 Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6208 $ 140.00 122259 3/24/2023 Animal Shelter/ March 2023 Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 60.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 40.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6208 $ 110.00 122259 3/24/2023 Animal Shelter/ March 2023 Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 30.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program February 2023

AP Check Register
March 22, 2023 through April 4, 2023
7 of 9
Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 40.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 40.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 30.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program February 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 60.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 40.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 40.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 76.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 85.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6208 $ 110.00 122259 3/24/2023 Animal Shelter/ March 2023 Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 40.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 30.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program February 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 40.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6208 $ 15.00 122259 3/24/2023 Animal Shelter/ February 2023 Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 25.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program February 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 25.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program February 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 30.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program February 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 85.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6208 $ 220.00 122259 3/24/2023 Animal Shelter/ March 2023 Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6208 $ 140.00 122259 3/24/2023 Animal Shelter/ February 2023 Modesto Junior College Ag Department 10-21-6210 $ 85.00 122259 3/24/2023 Catch & Release Program March 2023
$ 3,497.00 122259 Total
NBS 10-00-1052 $ 1,000.00 122260 3/24/2023 Professional Services Ending

2-28-23
NBS 10-00-1052 $ 2,528.75 122260 3/24/2023 Professional Services Ending 2-28-23
$ 3,528.75 122260 Total
OMG National 10-21-6300 $ 334.72 122262 3/24/2023 Stickers $ 334.72 122262 Total
One Step GPS LLC 10-22-6200 $ 55.80 122263 3/24/2023 GPS Fleet Tracking Software One Step GPS LLC 10-21-6200 $ 139.50 122263 3/24/2023 GPS Fleet Tracking Software One Step GPS LLC 60-50-6200 $ 153.45 122263 3/24/2023 GPS Fleet Tracking Software One Step GPS LLC 63-56-6200 $ 153.45 122263 3/24/2023 GPS Fleet Tracking Software $ 502.20 122263 Total
OSNER GEORGE 10-00-2519 $ 432.00 122264 3/24/2023 Planning Services Argiana Project February 2023
$ 432.00 122264 Total
Owen Equipment Sales 69-47-6530 $ 129.35 122265 3/24/2023 Push Lock Tee, Connector Owen Equipment Sales 10-33-6530 $ 129.34 122265 3/24/2023 Push Lock Tee, Connector $ 258.69 122265 Total
P G & E 10-44-6510 $ 381.97 122268 3/24/2023 Electrical Charges for Solar Meter @WWTP 2-9-23 to 3-10-23
P G & E 60-50-6410 $ 34.64 122268 3/24/2023 Electrical Charges for Solar Meter @WWTP 2-8-23 to 3-9-23
P G & E 63-56-6410 $ 568.16 122268 3/24/2023 NaturalGas Pumped @ CNG Fueling Station 2-3-23 to
3-7-23

AP Check Register
March 22, 2023 through April 4, 2023
8 of 9
Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description P G & E 10-33-6510 $ 733.93 122268 3/24/2023 Electrical Charges for Solar Meter @WWTP 2-9-23 to 3-10-23
P G & E 60-50-6410 $ 568.17 122268 3/24/2023 NaturalGas Pumped @ CNG Fueling Station 2-3-23 to
3-7-23
P G & E 60-50-6510 $ 117.99 122268 3/24/2023 Electrical Charges for Solar Meter @WWTP 2-9-23 to 3-10-23
P G & E 63-56-6510 $ 117.99 122268 3/24/2023 Electrical Charges for Solar Meter @WWTP 2-9-23 to 3-10-23
P G & E 10-21-6510 $ 117.99 122268 3/24/2023 Electrical Charges for Solar Meter @WWTP 2-9-23 to 3-10-23
P G & E 10-07-6410 $ 568.17 122268 3/24/2023 NaturalGas Pumped @ CNG Fueling Station 2-3-23 to
3-7-23
P G & E 69-47-6510 $ 289.96 122268 3/24/2023 Electrical Charges for Solar Meter @WWTP 2-9-23 to 3-10-23
$ 3,498.97 122268 Total
Parrott William 10-21-6695 $ 75.00 122266 3/24/2023 POST Training Per Diem/ Parrott
$ 75.00 122266 Total
Pete's Auto Repair 69-47-6530 $ 108.54 122267 3/24/2023 Repair 2007 Chevy 2500 Pete's Auto Repair 10-33-6530 $ 108.54 122267 3/24/2023 Repair 2007 Chevy 2500 Pete's Auto Repair 60-50-6530 $ 33.50 122267 3/24/2023 Repair 2019 Toyota Prius Pete's Auto Repair 63-56-6530 $ 33.50 122267 3/24/2023 Repair 2019 Toyota Prius Pete's Auto Repair 63-56-6530 $ 86.00 122267 3/24/2023 Repair 2012 Ford F250 $ 370.08 122267 Total
Public Agency Coalition Enterprise 10-00-2260 $ 23,940.34 122284 3/27/2023 Health Insurance Premium/ April
2023
$ 23,940.34 122284 Total
Public Agency Coalition Enterprise 10-00-2260 $ 22,172.30 122285 3/27/2023 Health Insurance Premium/ April
2023
$ 22,172.30 122285 Total
Rick Engineering Company 17-36-7780 $ 3,065.00 122269 3/24/2023 Project C 18529-C00 Newman Design Prop 1
$ 3,065.00 122269 Total
Royston, Hanamoto, Alley & Abey 40-06-6200 $ 1,195.00 122270 3/24/2023 Professional Services Rendered Through 2-28-23
$ 1,195.00 122270 Total
RRM DESIGN GROUP, INC. 27-44-6200 $ 5,162.50 122271 3/24/2023 Newman Plaza Green and Veterans
Memorial Plan
$ 5,162.50 122271 Total
SJRECGSA 63-56-6200 $ 22.50 122272 3/24/2023 Groundwater Sustainability Plan CCID 50% Share
$ 22.50 122272 Total
Solar Integrated Fund III 60-50-6410 $ 8,101.61 122287 3/27/2023 Solar Production Period 2-1 -23 to
2-28-23
$ 8,101.61 122287 Total
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 60-50-6300 $ 12.85 122274 3/24/2023 Pens STAPLES ADVANTAGE 63-56-6300 $ 12.85 122274 3/24/2023 Pens STAPLES ADVANTAGE 10-14-6300 $ 12.85 122274 3/24/2023 Pens STAPLES ADVANTAGE 10-22-6300 $ 17.14 122274 3/24/2023 Receipt Book $ 55.69 122274 Total
State of Calif Dept of Justice 10-00-2014 $ 747.00 122273 3/24/2023 Fingerprint Apps $ 747.00 122273 Total
UNITED STATES POSTMASTER 60-50-6330 $ 118.00 122275 3/24/2023 P.O. Box 787 Annual Fee 2023 UNITED STATES POSTMASTER 63-56-6330 $ 118.00 122275 3/24/2023 P.O. Box 787 Annual Fee 2023

AP Check Register
March 22, 2023 through April 4, 2023
9 of 9
Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description UNITED STATES POSTMASTER 10-14-6330 $ 118.00 122275 3/24/2023 P.O. Box 787 Annual Fee 2023 $ 354.00 122275 Total
Vollmar Natural Lands Consulting 17-36-7779 $ 1,638.50 122276 3/24/2023 Project J-445 CDFW $ 1,638.50 122276 Total
West Coast Pet Memorial Services 10-21-6208 $ 2.40 122279 3/24/2023 Disposal Clinic West Coast Pet Memorial Services 10-21-6208 $ 46.61 122279 3/24/2023 Disposal Clinic $ 49.01 122279 Total
Westside Connect 10-06-6300 $ 268.39 122277 3/24/2023 Garbage Violation Stickers Westside Connect 10-01-6600 $ 40.00 122277 3/24/2023 Single Box Ad Westside Connect 10-06-6300 $ 268.39 122277 3/24/2023 Abandoned Vehicle Labels Westside Connect 63-56-6600 $ 40.00 122277 3/24/2023 Single Box Ad Westside Connect 60-50-6600 $ 40.00 122277 3/24/2023 Single Box Ad $ 656.78 122277 Total
Wex Bank 63-56-6500 $ 858.99 122280 3/24/2023 Gas and Diesel Purchases 2-16-23 to 3-15-23
Wex Bank 10-33-6500 $ 382.46 122280 3/24/2023 Gas and Diesel Purchases 2-16-23 to 3-15-23
Wex Bank 69-47-6500 $ 243.58 122280 3/24/2023 Gas and Diesel Purchases 2-16-23 to 3-15-23
Wex Bank 60-50-6500 $ 482.36 122280 3/24/2023 Gas and Diesel Purchases 2-16-23 to 3-15-23
Wex Bank 10-22-6500 $ 1,296.87 122280 3/24/2023 Gas and Diesel Purchases 2-16-23 to 3-15-23
Wex Bank 10-21-6500 $ 3,023.77 122280 3/24/2023 Gas and Diesel Purchases 2-16-23 to 3-15-23
Wex Bank 10-07-6500 $ 55.03 122280 3/24/2023 Gas and Diesel Purchases 2-16-23 to 3-15-23
Wex Bank 10-44-6500 $ 35.63 122280 3/24/2023 Gas and Diesel Purchases 2-16-23 to 3-15-23
$ 6,378.69 122280 Total
White Brenner, LLP 10-15-6200 $ 882.30 122281 3/24/2023 Professional Srvcs Rendered Through Feb 2023 HR
White Brenner, LLP 10-15-6200 $ 1,251.50 122281 3/24/2023 Through Feb 2023 General Municipal
White Brenner, LLP 63-56-6200 $ 42.90 122281 3/24/2023 Professional Srvcs Rendered Through Feb 2023 Cal Sport v
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White Brenner, LLP 10-15-6200 $ 191.00 122281 3/24/2023 Professional Srvcs Rendered Through Feb 2023 PD
$ 2,367.70 122281 Total
$ 337,701.83 Grand Total

MINUTES

NEWMAN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 28, 2023
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM, 6:30 P.M., 938 FRESNO STREET NOTICE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT (CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54950, ET SEQ.) AND THE FEDERAL AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

1. Call To Order- Mayor Graham 6:37 P.M.

2. Roll Call - PRESENT: McDonald, Mayor Pro Tem Ball, Tomlinson, Pimentel, And Mayor Graham.

ABSENT: None.

3. Items From The Public – None.

4. Adjourn To Closed Session - 6:38 P.M.
a. Conference With Real Property Negotiator – 1617 Main Street - Stanislaus County APN 128- 009-080 - G.C. 54956.8. Agency Negotiator: Michael E. Holland. Negotiating Parties: City Of Newman And Fresno Farming LLC. Under Negotiation: Price And Term Of Payment. b. Return To Open Session - 6:44 P.M.

No Reportable Action Was Taken.

5. Adjournment.

ACTION: On A Motion By McDonald Seconded By Pimentel, The Meeting Was Adjourned At 6:45 P.M. By The Following Vote: AYES: McDonald, Ball, Tomlinson, Pimentel, And Mayor Graham; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; NOT PARTICIPATING: None.

MINUTES

NEWMAN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MARCH 28, 2023
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7:00 P.M., 938 FRESNO STREET
NOTICE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT (CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54950, ET SEQ.) AND THE FEDERAL AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

1. Call To Order - Mayor Graham 7:00 P.M.

2. Pledge Of Allegiance.

3. Invocation – Council Member McDonald.

4. Roll Call - PRESENT: McDonald, Mayor Pro Tem Ball, Tomlinson, Pimentel, And Mayor Graham.

ABSENT: None.

5. Declaration Of Conflicts Of Interest – None.

6. Ceremonial Matters – None.

7. Items from the Public - Non-Agenda Items – None.

8. Consent Calendar
a. Waive All Readings Of Ordinances And Resolutions Except By Title. b. Approval Of Warrants.
c. Approval Of Minutes Of The February 28, 2023 Meeting. d. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-11, A Resolution Approving The Local Transportation Fund Claim For Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Other Purposes And Authorizing The Finance Director To Execute The Same On Behalf Of The City Of Newman.
e. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-12, A Resolution Nominating A Candidate To Represent Stanislaus County On The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s Governing Board.
f. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-13, A Resolution Opposing Initiative 21-0042A1.

Mayor Graham Solicited Public Comment For Items On The Consent Calendar.

ACTION: On A Motion By McDonald Seconded By Ball, The Consent Calendar Was Approved By The Following Vote: AYES: McDonald, Ball, Tomlinson, Pimentel, And Mayor Graham; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; NOT PARTICIPATING: None.

9. Public Hearings
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-14, Declaring The Existence Of A Public Nuisance Under Ordinance No. 281 Mistletoe Abatement.

Mayor Graham Opened The Public Hearing At 7:05 P.M.

There Being No Public Comment, Graham Closed The Public Hearing At 7:05 P.M.

ACTION: On A Motion By Ball Seconded By McDonald, Ordinance No.. 2023-14, A Resolution Declaring The Existence Of A Public Nuisance Under Ordinance No. 281 Mistletoe Abatement, Was Adopted By The Following Vote: AYES: McDonald, Ball, Tomlinson, Pimentel, And Mayor Graham; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; NOT PARTICIPATING: None.

10. Regular Business
a. Report On The Downtown Market Events At The Downtown Plaza.

ACTION: On A Motion By Pimentel Seconded By Tomlinson, The Council Approved The Downtown Market Events As Submitted In The Staff Report, By The Following Roll Call Vote: AYES: McDonald, Ball, Tomlinson, Pimentel, And Mayor Graham; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; NOT PARTICIPATING: None.

11. Items From District Five Stanislaus County Supervisor – None.

12. Items From The City Manager And Staff.

City Manager Holland Reported That The Planning Commission Had Certified The Mitigated Negative Declaration CEQA Document For The Caton Ranch Annexation Project By A Four To One Vote At Their Most Recent Meeting. Holland Stated That The City Council Would Have An Opportunity To Consider Said Project For Approval In The Future.

Council Member Ball Asked How Many Homes Would Be In The Twenty-Acre Project.

City Manager Holland Noted That The Project Consisted Of Approximately One Hundred And Twelve Lots.

City Manager Holland Pointed Out That Every Seven Years The City Was Required To Do A Housing Element Report. Holland Explained That The Cost Of The Previous Report Was About Forty Thousand Dollars But Expected The New Report To Cost About Two Hundred And Fifty Thousand Dollars. He Stated That The City Council Would Consider Approval Of A Contract To Conduct The Housing Element At The Next City Council Meeting. Holland Indicated That The State Would Like The City To Provide Water Service To The Martins Mobile Home Park On River Road But Shared That Staff Had Serious Concerns About Providing Said Service To The Mobile Home Park.

Council Member Pimentel Asked How The Mobile Home Park Was Currently Receiving Water.

City Manager Holland Stated That Currently They Receive Water From A Private Well But The State Would Like A Certified System To Provide That Service To The Mobile Home Park.

City Manager Holland Reported That Staff Was Continuing To Work With The Land Owners Of The Phase 2 Northwest Newman Plan. Holland Noted That The Second Phase Of The Project Would Be Residential Lots And Stated That It Was In The City’s Best Interest To Determine Their Next Residential Project. Holland Mentioned That Construction Of The Mattos Ranch Homes Should Begin In The Summer Of 2023. He Concluded By Noting That The Newman Crows Landing School District’s New Pool Site Would Likely Not Open Until Mid To Late July Because Of Electrical Power Equipment Delays.

Recreation Director/Community Liaison Mendoza Reported That The Youth Basketball Season Had Concluded. Mendoza Noted That Kajukenbo Classes Were Still Being Held At The Louis J. Newman Memorial Building. She Mentioned That The Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League Was Coming To A Close And That The Adult Basketball Open Gym Was Taking Place On Sunday Afternoons At The Yolo Middle School Gym. Mendoza Provided A Brief Update On The Upcoming Downtown Market Events.

Public Works Director Reyes Reported That The Canal School/Inyo Avenue Pavement Improvement Project Would Soon Be Released For Bid. Reyes Pointed Out That The Hwy 33/Inyo Avenue And The NEWS Projects Would Both Begin As Soon As The Weather Cleared Up. She Noted That The City Would Be Opening Bids For The Second Wetlands Project In April.

Council Member McDonald Stated That It Was Great To Know That The Reconstruction Of Canal School Road Would Be Happening Soon. McDonald Noted That The Traffic On Sherman Parkway At Hwy 33 Backs Up During School Hours And That Vehicles Are Traveling Too Fast. He Asked About Adding Stop Signs Or A Signal On Hwy 33 And Sherman Parkway.

Public Works Director Reyes Explained That The City Had A Highway Specific Plan That Included Traffic Calming Measures But Stated That Said Measures Could Not Be Implemented Until They Were Approved By Caltrans. Reyes Noted That It Could Possibly Be Three To Ten Years Before The Project Would Be Approved.

Chief Bowen Reported That He Had The Opportunity To Participate In The Senior Interviews At Orestimba High School. Bowen Noted That The Fire Department Would Have Operational Pumps Training The Following Weekend. He Pointed Out That There Was An Explorer Orientation On April 6th At 6:00 P.M. At The Crows Landing Fire Station. Bowen Reminded Everyone That The Newman Fire Fighters Association Was Having Their Annual Pancake Breakfast Saturday, April 8th At The Louis J. Newman Memorial Building. He Stated That The Fire Department Had Assisted With A Structure Fire At Hwy 33 And Fruit Avenue In Patterson. Bowen Explained That The Rivers And Creeks Were Doing Well But Noted That River Road Remained Closed.

Council Member Pimentel Asked If The Hills Ferry Bridge Was Open.

Chief Bowen Stated That The Bridge Was Still Closed And Would Remain Closed Until The River Water Flows Were Reduced.

13. Items From City Council Members.

Council Member McDonald Welcomed The Orestimba High School Students In The Audience And Thanked Them For Attending The City Council Meeting.

Mayor Graham Wished Everyone A Happy Easter.

14. Adjournment.

ACTION: On A Motion By Pimentel Seconded By Ball And Unanimously Carried, The Meeting Was Adjourned At 7:29 P.M.

Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Newman City Council
Agenda Item: 10.a.

City Council Meeting
of April 11, 2023
APPROVE FINAL CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE DOWNTOWN PLAZA PHASE 2 RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the Council approve the final concept of the Downtown Plaza Phase 2.

BACKGROUND:

The Downtown Plaza is a popular meeting place for community events such as the Spring and Fall Farmer's Markets, Back to School event, Christmas Tree Lighting, Wine and Cheese, and other community events. To fulfil the entire plaza potential, discussions have occurred around installing a tribute for veterans and create a more accessible access to utilize the grass area, in addition to incorporating a future Job Development and Business Center into the Downtown Plaza. As staff started analyzing the potential of the site, we realized the importance of soliciting community input for the overall plan.

RRM Design Group designed the existing plaza and presented a proposal that assisted us in the solicitation of input from the community and various stakeholder groups for the development of the final phase of the plaza. The process resulted in a solid plan to consider as we attempt to obtain funding to complete the Plaza area.

The proposed scope by RRM included a diligent process designed to inform the team and staff on the primary issues to be addressed and gather and review data and input from the community. At the April 26, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with RRM Design Group to analyze the potential of the site with extensive community input.

ANALYSIS:

The final concept plan for Downtown Plaza Phase 2 is the result of a concerted community engagement effort beginning in June 2022. Through focused outreach to the Newman community, the project team gathered input and guidance for shaping a plan that meets community interests for the site's future uses, features, and appearance.

Community members provided valuable input through a survey conducted at the Newman Farmers Market, a virtual workshop, and an online questionnaire with over 80 participants. Throughout the project, community interest and awareness for the project was built using social media and the local newsletter.

Community engagement occurred at different phases in the development of the concept plan. Early engagement shaped the development of design alternatives and reiterated the community's desire to include a feature honoring veterans and current members of the US Armed Forces. Following the development of initial concepts, community input provided direction for the creation of the final community-preferred plan. The final plan incorporates a "Veterans Circle" tribute, seating, open lawn, plantings, pathways, features for children, a dedicated place for the annual Christmas tree, and more. The plan seeks to be well-integrated with its surroundings and provide convenient connections to adjacent uses.

FISCAL IMP AC
Approving this concept plan does not have a direct impact on the General Fund.

CONCLUSION:

It is recommended that the Newman City Council approve the Final Concept Plan for the Downtown Plaza Phase 2.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Newman Downtown Plaza Phase 2 Final Concept Package March 2023 Respectfully Submitted,
~~ Kathryn Reyes
REVIEWED/CONCUR:

Director of Public Works
-~ Michael Holland
City Manager

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REPORT ON NEWMAN FALL FESTIVAL 2023
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council approve the annual Fall Festival.

BACKGROUND:

Agenda Item: 10.b.

City Council Meeting
of April 11, 2023
The Fall Festival is a well-established annual community event. Staff has been working with the Fall Festival Committee in assisting with the allocation of City assets and services for this year's event.

ANALYSIS:

As of the date and time of the preparation of this staff report, the organizing committee is in the beginning stages of planning this year's event. Any subsequent changes will be reported out by staff during the presentation of this report and future reports.

Routine street closures and parade street closures are as follows:
•!• "R" Street- Will be closed between Fresno and Tulare Streets from Wednesday, August 30th at 12P.M. to Monday, September 4th at noon. The carnival will be set up on this street. •!• Fresno Street - Will be closed between "R" and "Q" Streets from Saturday, September 2nd at 5A.M. to Monday, September 4th at 12 A.M.
•!• Tulare Street - Will be closed between "R" and "Q" Streets Sunday, September 3rd from 7 A.M. to 7P.M. •!• "Q" Street - Will be closed between Fresno and Tulare Streets from Saturday, September 2nd at 5 A.M. to Monday, September 4th at 12 A.M.
•!• Fall Festival Parade Street Closures 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Sunday, September 3rd - Mariposa Street will be closed from "S" to Main Street, Main Street from Mariposa to Fresno, Fresno Street from Main to "R" Street.

The road will re-open when the parade passes. Horse staging will be on the 1100 block of R Street. •!• Main Street - Will be closed between Kem and Fresno Streets Saturday, September 2nd from 6 A.M. to 11 A.M. Additional side streets along the course route will be "soft" or "rolling" closures controlled with crossing guards. The roadways will progressively re-open as the last runner passes.

Scheduled events with a potential impact include:
• The "Evening under the Stars" event (Wine and Cheese) has been tentatively scheduled in the Downtown Plaza for Friday, September 1st 7 P.M. to 11 P.M.
• The carnival will open at 12 P.M. on Friday, September ist. On-stage children's entertainment will be held at the Pioneer Park gazebo from 6 P .M. to 8 P .M.
• Tunnel to Towers 5k run will be held on Saturday, September 2nd, from 8 A.M. to 11 A.M. and will begin in the 1200 block of Main Street and conclude in the Downtown Plaza.

The Fall Festival Committee has asked that the following downtown standards be waived for the "Evening under the Stars" event:
• Day of operation. This is a Friday event. Per standards, Sunday is the preferred day. • Hours of operation. This event is scheduled until 11 P.M. Per standards, events are to end by 9 P.M. • Music hours of operation. Amplified music is scheduled until 11 P.M. Per standards, music to cease by 8 P.M. • Clean-up deposit. Downtown standards require a $1,000.00 deposit refundable upon satisfactory cleaning of the affected area. The Fall Festival Committee assures staff that they will thoroughly clean up. · • Waive ordinance 09.01.021, Drinking in Public, for the event area and timeframe. • Waive electrical and restroom use fees.
• Waive glass cup and bottle usage standard.

Agenda Item: 10.b.

All other Standards for Downtown events will apply.

Event organizers will be submitting a site plan for the event. There will be screened security fencing around the upper level with one entrance/exit at the archway on Main Street and one entrance/exit near the restrooms. There will be three private security guards hired by the Fall Festival Committee. One will staff each entrance/exit and one will remain inside the venue. The Fall Festival Committee will acquire all the necessary permits from the Alcoholic Beverage Control. All parking lots, alleys, and sidewalks will remain open for traffic.

The Fall Festival Committee has secured the $3,000,000.00 total aggregate insurance and liability policy with the City named as an additional insured. The organizing committee is requesting city services, as has been provided in past years, and is aware that any costs not covered by City Council action will be the responsibility of the Fall Festival Committee. The committee will also work with the Public Works Superintendent on the required number of portable restrooms, trash receptacles, and barricades as well as other needs in the park. There are no changes in this area as well, as these are the same requests as were approved by the City Council last year.

Other requests by the Fall Festival Committees are:

1. Waive Business License fees for vendors in the park

2. Exclusive use of Pioneer Park, Densmore Park, Barrington Park and the L.J. Newman building.

3. Waive permit to have alcohol in Pioneer Park.

4. Authorize the use of the entire Pioneer Park as a Beer Garden. (This has been approved by ABC in previous years.)

5. Public Works assistance with park maintenance prior to the event.

All sworn police personnel have been required to staff the Fall Festival throughout the weekend and only Reserve Officers and the School Resource Officer's salary have been invoiced to the Fall Festival. Previous security issues for this event have involved intoxicated subjects and altercations involving juveniles and young adults. The Fall Festival Committee will retain a private security firm to cover additional carnival security and overnight park security.

The Fall Festival committee plans to follow any local and state Covid-19 protocols in place at the time of the event.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Police Department will fully staff the park with all available police personnel. Staff recommends that any applicable costs of staffing, or necessary equipment, be invoiced to the Fall Festival Committee.

CONCLUSION:

This staff report is submitted for City Council consideration and action. Staff recommends the City Council approve the 2023 Fall Festival.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Standards for Downtown Events

2. Tunnel to Towers 5k run route
Resnectfully submitte.d,.
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Ashley Williams
Police Sergeant
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REVIEWED/CONCUR:
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Michael Holland
City Manager
Attachment 1

ST AND ARDS FOR DOWNTOWN EVENTS

1. DAYS:

One Day Event: Saturday or Sunday preferred.

Two Day Events: Saturday & Sunday or Sunday & Monday may be allowed on weekends.

2. HOURS:

Events should be scheduled during daylight hours. Events may not begin prior to 7:00 a.m. or end later than 9:00 p.m. unless approved by the Chiefof Police.

3. STREET USAGE:

First time event:

Anticipated crowd size:

4. INSURANCE:

One block
500 or less - one block
500 to 1000 - two blocks
1000 or more - three blocks
Three Million dollar policy naming the City as an additional insured. This must be received by the City three weeks prior to the event.

5. SECURITY:

Total cost of security for the event will be the responsibility of the event organizer. One half of the anticipated cost of police services will be deposited with the City Finance Department two weeks prior to the event.

General ·event: 1 officer per 200 attendees or as deemed necessary by the Chief of Police.

Alcohol/Bands/Dances - 2 officers per 300 attendees or more if required by the Chief of Police.

6. MUSIC:

No amplified sound systems before 10 A.M. or after 8 P.M. unless approved by the Chiefof Police.

7. ELECTRICAL:

If electrical power use is requested, an electrical use fee of $25 .00 will be collected prior to the event date.

A diagram of the outlet locations to be used and a plan, consisting of what type of equipment will be used at each outlet location, will be submitted for approval prior to the event date. No more than 20 amps per circuit will be allowed. Extension cords shall be a minimum of 14-3 gauge wire and properly sized for intended use. The cords shall be protected from abrasions caused by foot traffic and shall be placed so as not to cause a tripping hazard.

8. EVENT PLAN:

The applicant is to complete a street closure plan for barricading the downtown streets and provide a site plan for the location of any portable stages, alcohol sales, and other semi-permanent structures. This must be submitted to the Chief of Police or his/her designee 60 days prior to the date of the event. Downtown plaza usage will also require a site plan.

9. CLEAN UP:

The event organizer will be responsible for cleaning the streets, sidewalks and other public areas used by the event. A $1,000.00 deposit will be required. The deposit will be refunded if all city property is cleaned to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works or his/her designee.

Revised September 25, 2012
Attachment 1

10. APPROVAL OF AFFECTED BUSINESSES:

First Time Events: Provide written approval of at least 75 percent of any business affected by the proposed street closure in the blocks involved.

Yearly Events: Provide a flyer making the downtown business community aware of the type of event, date, time and streets to be used.

Notification must be completed at least 45 days prior to the City Council meeting and must be approved by the Chief of Police or his/her designee.

11. BUSINESS LICENSES:

All local and out of town vendors/businesses conducting sales of goods or services shall have a business license with the City of Newman prior to participating in the event.

12. HEALTH PERMITS:

Food vendors shall obtain a Stanislaus County Health Permit prior to the sale of any food items.

13. CANOPIES OR OTHER TEMPORARY STRUCTURES:

All temporary structures including but not limited to stages, platforms and booth structures must be inspected by the City's Building Department on the day of the event. Any direct cost to the City for this service will be the responsibility of the fundraiser/organizer. Any use of canopies must be inspected and approved by a designee of the City on the day of the event. No canopies or temporary structures are to be tethered or anchored, to any tree, structure, or fixture.

14. BLEACHERS:

All bleachers must be inspected by the City's Building Department the day of the event. Any direct cost to the City for this service with be the responsibility of the fundraiser/organizer.

15. ADVERTISING:

The event organizer shall not advertise or promote the event until the event has been approved by the City Council

16. ALCOHOL:

The sale or providillg of alcohol shall be done under the following conditions:

A. That it is the fundraiser/organizers responsibility to make sure vendors obtain an on sale one-day permit from the California Alcohol Beverage Control Board (commonly known as ABC). This must be done and received by the City two weeks prior to the event.

B. That alcohol is served in paper or plastic cups (no glass cups or bottles).

C. That no alcohol sold inside any establishment can be consumed in the street closure area or plaza.

D. That the City Council approves the use of the street closure, or plaza, for a beer garden and that they waive the city ordinance prohibiting consumption of alcohol on public streets.

17. TRAFFIC/CROWD CONTROL DEVICES:

The fundraiser/organizer will be responsible for the direct cost of barricades, no parking signs, and any other required devices.

18. STATEMENT OF FUNDS
The fundraiser/organizer will provide documentation and/or a list of who has or will financially benefit from the fundraiser for the current event and any previous events. It will also state how much was raised and the amount or percentage that will or has been donated to what community organization(s).

Revised September 25, 2012
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19. TRASH AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES
The event coordinator shall provide trash and recycling receptacles for the event in an amount not less than one per fifty attendees.

20. PLAZA USAGE
The standards for downtown events will apply to the downtown plaza where applicable.

Additional plaza-specific standards include:

A. The East parking lot will remain open for event parking.

B. Any requests to close the West parking lot will be submitted in the event plan.

C. Any request to open the plaza restrooms for use will be submitted in the event plan and will be subject to a use fee of $25.00 collected prior to the event date.

D. No use of any kind in the planters and other vegetation areas of the plaza.

E. No anchoring to any trees, vegetation, or other stationary plaza structures.

F. Use of the stage shall be requested in the event plan.

21. ADMINISTRATIVE OPTION FOR "PLAZA ONLY" USE
For smaller events that are contained within the plaza, an administrative option can be utilized with the following conditions:

A. The event is being hosted by a non-profit group for public benefit.

B. The event is contained within the pedestrian areas of the plaza.

C. All parking lots remain open and accessible for vehicle parking.

D. The event is no longer than three hours in duration.

The administrative option for plaza use will require approval from the City Manager, Chief of Police, and Fire Chief. This option is designed to streamline the process for smaller events that meet the above criteria.

All other event standards will still apply, but waivers may be decided by the administrative group.

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Agenda Item: 1 O.c.

City Council Meeting
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 6rn CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE PROPOSAL AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 2023- , A Resolution Approving The 6th Cycle Housing Element Update Proposal From EMC Planning Group and Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract For Services.

BACKGROUND:

State law requires each city and county to adopt a general plan containing at least seven elements; including housing.

Housing elements have been mandatory portions of general plans since 1969. In April 2007, the City ofNewman adopted its updated General Plan and in October 2009 and April 2016, the City adopted updated Housing Elements.

Unlike the other mandatory general plan elements, the Housing Element is required to be updated every eight years.

The Housing Element, which will cover the planning period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2031 (6th Cycle), must show how the City of Newman will accommodate the region's Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Allocation. According to the Stanislaus County Final Regional Housing Needs Plan (RHNP) 2023-2031, prepared by the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG), the City of Newman's share of the total region's allocation is 1,048 housing units. The City of Newman is required to adopt and submit a housing element to the State office of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review and certification by December 31, 2023.

ANALYSIS:

The City's two most recent housing element updates were completed by Martin Carver, Principal and Owner of Coastplans. Due to a more arduous process, Mr. Carver has elected to team together with EMC Planning Group to prepare housing elements during this 6th cycle. The City of Newman has a long-standing relationship with EMC Planning Group (including three CEQA documents that were either recently completed or near completion) and is confident they will meet this tight timeline and produce a document that the City Council can approved. EMC has prepared State-approved Housing Elements for several Bay Area towns over the past couple of years; including Los Gatos and Larkspur.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Due to the onerous process, the price of preparing Housing Elements has significantly increased. The proposed price is $298, 150; which includes a $20,000 contingency. This price is based upon time and materials contract, not a fixed price. Therefore, staff remains hopeful we can reduce this number through efficiencies.

The City is in the process of securing a LEAP Grant for $65,000 and a $154,927 REAP 2.0 allocation from StanCOG to be used towards the preparation of the Housing Element. The estimated cost to the City will be $78,223.

CONCLUSION:

In order to comply with California law, the City must update its housing element every eight years. Each eligible city in Stanislaus County must have an updated housing element adopted and submitted by December 31, 2023. EMC Planning Group's experience and knowledge of the City of Newman makes it the ideal candidate to complete the update. Therefore, staff recommends that the City Council approve the budget adjustment and adopt Resolution No. 2023- , A Resolution Approving The 6th Cycle Housing Element Update Proposal From EMC Planning Group and Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract For Services.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2023- , A Resolution Approving The 6th Cycle Housing Element Update Proposal From EMC Planning Group and Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract For Services.

2. EMC Planning Group Housing Element Update Proposal.

Respectfully submitted,
-~ker) Michael Holland
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 6rn CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE PROPOSAL

FROM EMC PLANNING GROUP AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES.

WHEREAS, California law requires that housing elements be updated every eight years; and WHEREAS, the City of Newman must adopt and submit an updated housing element to HCD no later than December 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is desirous of complying with State law; and WHEREAS, the City has a long-standing relationship with EMC Planning Group; and WHEREAS, Martin Carver, who completed the City's last two Housing Element updates, will be an active member of the EMC Planning Group team working on the City's housing element; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newman has determined it would be in the best interest of the City to enter into a contract with EMC Planning Group; and NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Newman hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract with EMC Planning Group to complete the 6th Cycle Housing Element update for the City of Newman. ·
The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newman held on 11th day of April, 2023, by Council Member , who moved its adoption, which motion was duly seconded and it was upon roll call carried and the resolution adopted by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST:

Mike Maier,
City Clerk of the City of Newman,
County of Stanislaus, State of California
APPROVED:

Casey Graham
Mayor of the City of Newman
County of Stanislaus, State of California
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March 14, 2023
Michael E. Holland, City Manager
City of Newman
938 Fresno Street
Newman, CA 95360
Plmningfor Surcf)s.

Re: City of Newman 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
Proposal
Dear Michael,
Thank you for allowing EMC Planning Group the opportunity to prepare this Housing Element Update Proposal. Attached is one electronic copy of our proposal for your review.

The Project Manager for this policy update will be Ande Flower, AICP. Please let him know if you have any questions. You can reach him at [email protected] or on his cell at 206.697.6009. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you on this project.

Sincerely,
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Michael Groves, AICP
President/ Senior Principal

PROPOSAL

CITY OF NEWMAN
6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE

PREPARED FOR
City of Newman
Michael E. Holland, City Manager
938 Fresno Street
Newman, CA 95360
Tel 209.862.3725
[email protected]

PREPARED BY
EMC Planning Group Inc.
601 Abrego Street
Monterey, CA 93940
Tel 831.649.1799
Fax 831.649.8399
Ande Flower, AICP, Principal Planner
[email protected]
www.emcplanning.com
March 2023
Table of Contents

1. 0 EXECUTIVE s UI\!IJ\/L-\RY ............................................................................................. 1-1

2.0 EMC PLANNING GROUP QUALIFICATIONS .......................................................... 2-1

2.1 Implementation Plan .............................................................................................................. 2-1 ·

2.2 Client References .................................................................................................................... 2-2

2.3 Past Housing Element Projects ............................................................................................ 2-4

2.4 Public Outreach Experience .................................................... _ ............................................. 2-7

3.0 CONSULTANT PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE ................................................... .. .......... 3-1

3.1 EMC Planning Group Primary Staff ................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 EMC Planning Group CEQA Team ................................................................................... 3-2

3.3 Staff Resumes .......................................................................................................................... 3-3

3.4 Subconsultants ........................................................................................................................ 3-3

4.0 SCOPE OF WORI<:. ....................................................................................................... 4-1

5.0 DELIVERABLES .......................................................................................................... 5-1

6.0 BUDGET AND FEE SCHEDULE ................................................................................. 6-1

6.1 Budget ...................................................................................................................................... 6-1

6.2 Fee Schedule ............................................................................................................................ 6-1

6.3 Subconsultants ........................................................................................................................ 6-1 Attachments
Attachment A EMC Planning Group Staff Resumes

1.0 Executive Summary
EMC Planning Group team is pleased to submit this proposal for the City of N ewman("City") Housing Element Update (2023-2031), along with consistency updates to the City's Safety Element.

We understand the challenge posed by the draft 6th cycle regional housing needs allocation (RHNA) equaling 1,048 units for the City of Newman. We have tailored a work program and approach that welcomes solution-oriented community involvement. We have assembled a team of consultants whose expertise dovetail to provide a full scope of services, including updates to the housing element, the safety element, and full CEQA environmental review responsive to the subsequent project. Our team has demonstrated competence in working successfully with residents and other members of the public in formulating goals and building consensus.

EMC Planning Group, located in Monterey, California, is celebrating 44 years in business, providing land use, planning, and environmental consulting services to public agencies throughout California.

The firm has prepared housing elements for jurisdictions in various parts of California, including several recently completed and certified elements, as well as on-going preparation of 6th Cycle Housing Element updates with the Town of Los Gatos and the Cities of Larkspur, Monte Sereno, Belvedere, and Sand City. The City of likely Newman presents unique challenges and surprising opportunities to meet state requirements for affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH). Through learning from community leaders, our process will encourage a vision for Newman's future that is in keeping with the character and spirit of the community.

Over the course of 44 years, EMC Planning Group has gained rich experience in a broad range of planning and development disciplines. Our firm translates that experience into concrete, focused results in a time and cost-effective manner. EMC Planning Group's receipt of numerous awards and national recognition is one indicator that our clients and peers acknowledge our expertise.

EMC Planning Group's success and longevity are due in large part to the diversity, talents, and creativity of its team members. Our land use planners, environmental planners, housing planners, biologists, archaeologists, noise and air quality specialists, and land use designers are skilled professionals with the ability to deliver practical yet innovative solutions to land use planning, development design, environmental review, and regulatory compliance challenges.

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2.0 EMC Planning Group Qualifications

2.1 Implementation Plan
EMC Planning Group proposes to commence work on the housing element immediately upon execution of a contract and would work to complete the scope of services by December 15 2023, which is the statutory deadline for completing the update. This tight timeline necessitates a process for rapid City review and collaboration. There are no City approval requirements prior to the initial draft submittal to HCD. We will work closely with staff to strategize the most effective, efficient, and supported method of production to enable submittal of the preliminary draft to HCD by June, 2023. HCD requires a 90-day review period with the preliminary draft, preceded with a 30-day public comment period according to AB 215. HCD's revision requests from that draft will guide any subsequent drafts. If made available, we will work with HCD to learn of their approach during a mid-cycle review meeting. Our goal is to not need HCD reviews subsequent to their first review.

In order to create enough time in the schedule for the possibility of a full EIR, the Sites Inventory will be the first decision point. Second, it is crucial to understand the effects and impact of prior Housing Element Cycles from City Staff in order to build on what works well in Newman. Similarly, local knowledge to assist in understanding and to describe demographic shifts over time is essential to the narrative requirements of the 6th Housing Element cycle. Lastly, having the insight, direction, and advice of the preparer of the City's 5th Cycle Housing Element, Martin Carver, who is currently on the EMC Planning Group team is extremely helpful.

Our proposed implementation plan and estimated timeline to update the Housing and Safety Elements and obtain certification from HCD by December 15, 2023 heavily relies on cooperation and collaboration with City Staff in navigating decision-maker and public comments, concerns, and suggestions. The table below connects milestones with goal dates through the process of providing deliverables.

Within the following sections of this proposal, details are provided that support the overall implementation plan:
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Section 3.0 - Proposed staffing for the project, including the number of staff assigned, major roles of staff, and qualifications of the proposer's team members.

Section 4.0 - Scope of work, including the project schedule and details for each individual Task.

Section 5.0 - Details for each of the Deliverables .

Section 2.0 EMC Planning Group Qualifications
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The proposed Implementation Plan follows:

Milestone Implementation & Deliverables Goal Date
Determine with staff the best process to enable support for Outreach Plan a preliminary draft for HCD 90-day review according to AB April 2023 215.

Sites Inventory Present site options to the public and decision-makers for a April - May 2023 CEQA path determination to be made in time for an EIR.

Review of 5th Cycle Work with staff to review existing policies and programs as April - May 2023 Housing Element a foundation for the 6th Cycle draft update.

Policy Present policy options to the public based on housing needs May 2023 Recommendations and public comments received.

Draft Housing Incorporate City-specific needs and researched best- July 2023 Element to HCD practices for a preliminary draft to be reviewed by HCD.

Revised Draft Prepare a revised draft Housing Element combined with all Housing Element to Fall 2023 (final adoption Dec. 15, 2023) HCD General Plan updates for a second HCD review.

CEQA Completion Complete EIR, IS/MND, or Categorical Exemption for Public Fall 2023 (final adoption Dec. 15, 2023) Hearings.

Prepare a final revised draft Housing Element, combined Public Hearings with necessary General Plan amendments for Public Fall 2023 (final adoption Dec. 15, 2023) Hearings and Final Adoption following a ready-to-certify letter from HCD for Certification.

2.2 Client References
EMC Planning Group is currently working on 6th Cycle Housing Elements that are on an earlier timeline than Newman. Housing Element experience within the Association of Bay Area Governments' jurisdictions include the following:

Los Gatos
A HEAB-approved (Housing Element Advisory Board) draft Housing Element update was submitted to HCD on October 14, 2022. A revised draft was brought to Council on January 30, 2023 for adoption. This Housing Element update has coincided with the Town's General Plan update, led by a different consultant. EMC Planning Group has kept the public aware of each step in the process via this dedicated website: https://engagelosgatoshousing.com/ Los Gatos contact:

Erin Walters, Associate Planner
Town of Los Gatos
110 East Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 9 5030
Phone: 408.354.6867
Email: [email protected]
Section 2.0 EMC Planning Group Qualifications
City of Newman Element Update Proposal
2-2 EMC Planning Group
March 14, 2023
Monte Sereno
A draft Housing Element was submitted to HCD on October 11, 2022. A revised draft was brought to Council on January 17, 2023 for adoption. Decision-makers have led a grass-roots campaign to promote secondary unit production through the next eight years. EMC Planning Group has kept the public aware of each step in the process via this dedicated website:
https:// AtHomeinMonteSereno.com/
Monte Sereno contact:

Diana Perkins, City Planner
City of Monte Sereno
18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road
Monte Sereno, CA 95030
Phone: 408.498.5283
Email: [email protected]
Larkspur
A Steering Committee reviewed draft Housing Element was submitted to HCD before January 31, 2022. This Housing Element update has coincided with the Town's General Plan update led by a different consultant. Timing necessary for Land Use, Safety, and CEQA coordination has enabled a more comprehensive approach to Objective Development and Design Standards to coincide with Housing Element update adoption. EMC Planning Group has kept the public aware of each step in the process via this dedicated website: https:/ /LivinginLarkspur.com/ Larkspur contact:

Elise Semonian, Community Development Director
City of Larkspur
400 Magnolia A venue
Larkspur, CA 94939
Phone: 415.927.6713
Email: [email protected]
Belvedere
An unanimously recommended Planning Commission draft Housing Element update was presented to City Council on January 9, 2023 for an HCD draft to be submitted prior to January 31, 2023. A feasible Sites Inventory for this City proved especially challenging to determine, given the multiple environmental hazards, cost of land, and community resistance to up-zoning. EMC Planning Group has kept the public aware of each step in the process via this dedicated website:
https:/ /blueprintforBelvedere.com/
Section 2.0 EMC Planning Group Qualifications
City of Newman Element Update Proposal
2-3 EMC Planning Group
March 14, 2023
Belvedere contact:

Irene Borba, Director of Planning & Building
City of Belve~ere
450 San Rafael Avenue
Belvedere, CA 94920
Phone: 415.435.3838
Email: [email protected]
Sand City
Sand City Council has rec~ntly approved a contract for EMC Planning Group to move forward with producing the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. Our Kick-off meeting is scheduled for later this month.

Sand City contact:

Vibeke N ogaard, City Manager
City of Sand City
1 Pendergrass Way
Sand City, CA 93955
Phone: 831.394.3054
Email: [email protected]

2.3 Past Housing Element Projects
Below is a brief list of past projects EMC Planning Group has completed that are related to this proposal. This list includes relevant projects completed by Martin Carver, now a Principal at EMC Planning Group, prior to joining the EMC Planning Group team.

San Juan Bautista 4th & 5th Cycle Housing Elements and Implementing Ordinances
The City of San Juan Bautista had not adopted its 5th Cycle housing element, and the City was required to adopt two consecutive four-year housing elements to return to the standard eight-year cycle. EMC Planning Group worked with the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to facilitate the adoption of an initial four-year housing element in September 2019 and a second four-year housing element prior to the December 2019 deadline. Both housing elements were certified by HCD after City Council adoption. EMC Planning Group accomplished completion of both housing elements, including several implementing ordinances, in the span of eleven months, and the City is now in compliance with State housing law and eligible for grants that are tied to that compliance.

Section 2.0 EMC Planning Group Qualifications
City of Newman Element Update Proposal
2-4 EMC Planning Group
March 14, 2023
EMC Planning Group prepared the 2015-2019 and 2019-2023 housing elements in compliance with all of the statutory requirements for housing elements, including public participation and adequate environmental review. The update process consisted of two well-attended community outreach meetings; ongoing consultation with HCD, obtaining data from appropriate sources; mapping and quantifying appropriate housing sites; and establishing policies and programs and quantified objectives to guide the City's housing development. The housing element updates accommodated the Regional Housing Needs Allocation established by the San Benito Council of Governments in the context of the general plan land use designations. EMC Planning Group also prepared all of the staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, and CEQA documentation associated with the housing elements. In order to receive state certification for the second four-year housing element, the City needed to adopt four ordinances to implement programs from the first four-year housing element, and EMC Planning Group prepared that set of ordinances for adoption by the City.

San Juan Bautista Contact:

Brian Foucht, AICP, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Phone: 831. 623. 4661
Email: [email protected]. us
Don Reynolds, City Manager
Phone: 831.623.4661
Email: citymanager@san-juan-bau tis ta.ca. us
City of Newman Jrd, 4th, and 5th Cycle Housing Elements Mr. Carver prepared housing element updates for the City of Newman in 2003, 2008, and 2015, and in each case the plan gained certification from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

Newman contact:

Michael Holland, City Manager
City of Newman
938 Fresno Street
Newman, CA 95360
Phone: 209.862.3725
City of Gustine 5th Cycle Housing Element
Mr. Carver prepared two 5 rh cycle housing element updates for the City of Newman in the period 2017 through early 2020 (the City was on a four-year cycle due to lateness of the 2015 plan). In each case, the plan gained certification from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

Section 2.0 EMC Planning Group Qualifications
City of Newman Element Update Proposal
2-5 EMC Planning Group
March 14, 2023
Gustine contact:

Doug Dunford, City Manager
City of Gustine
352 5th Street
Gustine, CA 95322
Doug has since left the Ciry of Gustine, but Ciry
staff should be able to answer af!)l questions about
the work completed ry Mr. Carver
Phone: 209.854.6471
City of Atwater 5th Cycle Housing Element
EMC Planning Group assumed responsibility for the Atwater Housing Element about a year ahead of the deadline for the fourth cycle housing element. Our firm worked with the State Housing and Community Development Department to understand the City's options, and elected to skip the fourth cycle housing element and go directly to the fifth cycle. Although there were shortfalls to carry forward, due to decreased Regional Housing Needs Assessment numbers, this option was advantageous to the City. The update included a significant effort to catalogue all of the vacant and underutilized sites, and recommended a re-zone of commercial land to high density housing to achieve the very low-income target. The Atwater Housing Element was recently certified by the State Housing and Community Development Department.

Atwater contact:

Scott McBride, Community Development Director
City of Atwater
750 Bellevue Rd
Atwater, CA, 95301
Phone: 209.357.6310
Sand City's 5th Cycle Housing Element
EMC Planning Group prepared Sand City's 5th Cycle Housing Element. The update included review and revision of the city's housing goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The largely commercial and industrial City has only about 100 existing housing units but re-zoned a portion of the City to mixed use in 2002, and has been slowly increasing its housing supply. The State Housing and Community Development Department has certified the Sand City Housing Element.

Sand City Contact:

Vibeke N ogaard, City Manager
City of Sand City
1 Pendergrass Way
Sand City, CA 93955
Phone: 831.394.3054
Email: [email protected]
Section 2.0 EMC Planning Group Qualifications
City of Newman Element Update Proposal
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2.4 Public Outreach Experience
EMC Planning Group has extensive experience in facilitation of public engagement and participation for various types of projects. Currently EMC Planning Group is working on five (5) housing element updates for various cities within the Bay Area, the Monterey Bay Area, and Stanislaus County. On nearly all past Housing Element updates, EMC Planning Group has utilized in person workshops and Stakeholder meetings to garner the necessary public outreach and input to adequately complete the housing element updates. With the unfortunate arrival of COVID-19, EMC Planning Group has developed and mastered alternative means to facilitate the same amount or more public input, we have currently been using virtual meeting places such as Engagement HQ to assist the public in participating in the outreach for the various updates. EMC Planning Group is well versed in how to conduct both in person, and virtual public outreach; allowing us to give the public multiple ways to participate, throughout the policy update process.

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3.0 Consultant Personnel Experience

3.1 EMC Planning Group Primary Staff
Ande Flower, AICP, MUP, Principal Planner, Project Manager Mr. Ande Flower will be the project manager and primary contact for the City of Newman Housing Element update. Ande joined EMC Planning Group in 2021 and has been working in the planning field since 2005. His professional experience includes project management in the municipal sector and is a leading expert in the preparation of housing elements. Ande is skilled in the analysis of complex development requests, ordinance updates, and the delivery of compelling presentations to Commissions, City Council, agencies, the business community, and residents.

Mr. Flower is an integral part of the internal EMC Housing Team, currently working with the Cities of Belvedere, Monte Sereno, Larkspur, Sand City, and the Town of Los Gatos to prepare their 6th Cycle Housing Element Updates.

Michael Groves, President, Senior Principal, Principal in Charge Mr. Michael Groves founded EMC Planning Group nearly 45 years ago. His focus within the firm is on client representation for urban and regional planning projects; coastal planning efforts; conceptual design; real estate due diligence and site evaluation studies; land use planning and permitting efforts; and city, county, school district and special district planning and permitting. With his experience as a land use and policy planner, Mr. Groves has provided project management for over 7 50 planning projects, within more than 150 California cities, counties, and special districts.

Martin Carver, MRP, Principal
Mr. Carver is a highly skilled member of the EMC Planning Group staff. He will act in an advisory management role and be an active participant on our internal EMC Housing Team to assist with preparation of the document. Martin has years of experience in the planning field, most of which has been focused on plan making. Mr. Carver has prepared numerous housing element updates in his career, including most recently updates for the City of San Juan Bautista, the City of Gustine, and the City of Newman.

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Anastazia Aziz, AICP, Principal
Ms. Aziz brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the EMC Planning Group staff. Primary responsibilities include leading policy-focused discussions and contributing to the management and presentation of the update process.

Kailon Thompson, MS, Associate Planner
Ms. Thompson joined the firm in July 2022 as an Associate Planner to provide support to the Housing Element team. Primary responsibilities include the preparation of complex and detailed written housing elements, general plan updates, and other related planning documents.

Kylie Pope, MSP, Assistant Planner
Ms. Pope joined the firm in August 2022 as an Assistant Planner to provide support to the Housing Element team. Primary responsibilities include the preparation of complex and detailed written housing elements, general plan updates, and other related planning documents.

3.2 EMC Planning Group CEQA Team
Under the direction of the project manager, Ande Flower, the following staff members would be responsible for the CEQA process.

Teri Wissler Adam, Senior Principal
Ms. Wissler Adam joined the firm in 1991 and has been a principal since 2001. Her area of expertise is in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance. Ms. Wissler Adam's workload includes oversight of all CEQA-focused workload for the firm. Ms. Wissler Adam will provide high-level project oversight and lead on tasks associated with CEQA compliance. Most recently, Teri was the project manager and principal-incharge for EIRs for the Town of Corte Madera Housing Element Update (6th Cycle) and the City of Mill Valley Housing Element Update (6th Cycle).

Stuart Poulter, AICP, MCRP, Senior Planner
Mr. Poulter joined the firm in 2015. His responsibilities include project management and preparation of initial studies and environmental impact reports in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with a primary interest and project experience in addressing impacts associated with to historical (built) resources and wildfire hazards. Stuart served as the assistant project manager for the Town of Corte Madera Housing Element Update (6th Cycle) EIR and the City of Mill Valley Housing Element Update (6th Cycle) EIR.

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Shoshana Lutz, Associate Planner
Ms. Lutz will assist with preparation of the zoning updates and any potential associated CEQA documentation. Ms. Lutz has been with the firm for nearly six years and assisted with the preparation of the housing element update for the City of San Juan Bautista. She was one of the primary authors for EIRs for the Town of Corte Madera Housing Element Update (6th Cycle) and the City of Mill Valley Housing Element Update (6th Cycle).

Zane Mortensen, MS, Associate Planner
Mr. Mortensen joined the firm in April 2022 to provide support in the preparation of environmental planning and land use documents for a variety of development projects such as residential sites, schools, subdivisions, specific plans, hospitals, and recreational facilities. Primary responsibilities involve conducting air quality and greenhouse gas emissions modeling and analysis, as well as the preparation of environmental review documentation in compliance with CEQA/NEP A regulatory standards.

Janet Walther, MS, Principal Biologist
Ms. Walther joined the firm in 2003 and has been working in the field of biology since 2000. She is responsible for performing various surveys for CEQA/NEP A documentation including botanical and wildlife surveys; wetland and waters of the U.S. determinations; data analysis; and reports in support of management agreements, permits, and mitigation monitoring. She assists clients in complying with the Federal Endangered Species Act, California Endangered Species Act, Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, California Fish and Game Code, and local (county and/ or city) regulations.

3.3 Staff Resumes
Resumes for the team are presented in Attachment A.

3.4 Subconsultants
Hexagon Transportation Consultants
Hexagon Transportation Consultants will prepare a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) assessment for the initial study/ mitigated negative declaration.

Subconsultants will be named at a later time if determined necessary for outreach effects or CEQA documentation.

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4.0 Scope of Work
The Scope of Work for the Housing Element is presented on the following pages. The scope of work is preliminary, and EMC Planning Group is open to modification of the scope of work as necessary to meet the City's needs.

Task Timeframe
Task 1 Project Management Ongoing through completion of project Task 2 Community Outreach and Engagement Spring 2023 through Fall 2023 Task 3 Housing Element Update - Admin Draft and Final Draft Summer and Fall 2023 Task 4 Safety Element Update - Admin Draft and Final Draft Summer and Fall 2023 Task 5 CEQA Documentation Summer 2023
Task 6 Public Hearings, Final Adoption, and Certification Fall 2023 (final adoption Dec. 15, 2023) Task 7 General Plan Amendment Fall 2023
Task 1 Project Management and Coordination
This task involves the development of a timeline/ schedule, with milestones, that will lead to HCD certification of the housing element by December 31, 2023. This work will include scheduling for:
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Kickoff meeting with staff to refine the scope of services; Identification of major milestones, meetings, and work products; Up to five (5) Community-based meetings;
Planning Commission and City Council study sessions (one (1) meeting each for a total of two (2) meetings);
Five (5) public hearings (two (2) Planning Commission and three (3) City Council); Development of strategies to meet the City's 6th Cycle RHNA and the housing element update; Response to HCD review comments and City staff review times; and Delivery of an administrative draft, public review draft and final draft housing element, including any subsequent updates to other general plan elements as required by State law.

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City of Newman Housing Element Update Proposal March 14; 2023 This task also includes project management and covers communication and coordination between the EMC Planning Group team, City staff, regional collaborators, HCD. It includes meetings, phone conferences, email exchanges, and other communications. The EMC Planning Group team will attend one (1) kickoff meeting with staff to discuss project goals, issues, availability of reference materials, work product expectations, communications protocols, public outreach program, and site inventory. The team will also meet with staff on days that coincide with community outreach and engagement. Finally, this task includes consultation with HCD. City staff is expected to be available for meetings with the EMC Planning Group team, to take regular coordination Zoom, and to provide City documents as needed.

Task2 Community Outreach and Engagement
This task will consist of public outreach, where EMC Planning Group will first review any available information from the City on the public outreach efforts by the City during the 5th Cycle Housing Element. The outreach efforts will be meaningful, in that all segments of the community will be taken into account. Possible communities include, but are not limited to: the disabled, elderly, large families, farm workers, families with female heads of household, and families and persons in need of emergency shelter, including homeless persons.

EMC Planning Group will develop content and assist the City with outreach strategy for the City Staff to take leadership and implement appropriate community outreach for preparation of the Housing Element. This may include, but is not limited to, residential door to door survey or questionnaire, follow-up with residents, compiling results and providing a write-up to EMC Planning Group for use in preparation of the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element.

Using Engagement HQ, the EMC Team will work with City staff to design an interactive engagement plan that allows community members to engage on their own time with a website devoted to the Housing Element update process. Community workshops can span days and include customizable discussion forums, and through the digital platform, discussions can be made available in multiple languages and moderated to weed out any personal attacks, profanity, or off-topic comments. This platform will serve as the internet portal for information regarding the housing element update, key documents, and interactive activities to solicit input at various stages of the process.

The following are a sample of the tools available through the Engagement HQ platform:
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Forums. A safe and interactive space for Newman community-members to discuss and debate pertinent issues. The site is moderated to assure safety.

Ideas. These "virtual post-it notes" are a way for Newman community-members to share what inspires them. EMC Planning Group staff can then assist in creating virtual stakeholder groups to help the community "grow" their ideas.

Places. Gather feedback and photos directly on a map with a simple "pin" drop .

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Stories. Help your community better understand, empathize, and relate to others and to all that contributes to contemplating additional housing in the community.

Guestbook. Simple, streamlined, and moderated space for Newman community-members to upload comments.

Q& A . Receive questions in a managed space that accommodates messages through the iterative brainstorming process.

Polls. Ask a single question and get immediate insight with this quick and targeted tool.

S urvrys. Encourage Newman community-members to voice their opinions in a convenient way that can also help us understand what areas of city need more encouragement to participate.

Aggregate data can help the city understand generally who is participating with the outreach tools.

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Digital Communication. EMC Planning Group will develop an online engagement platform with content that includes information about the Housing Element/Housing needs, the Safety Element, environmental review (CEQA), tools and widgets to invite engagement, and an interactive scenario mapping exercise.

As part of this effort, EMC Planning Group will work with City staff to develop a list of organizations that will be contacted to participate in the update process. City staff will be responsible for identifying and/ or confirming focus group members and providing EMC Planning Group with appropriate contact information. Draft letters to appropriate Tribes will be made available for City Staff to distribute and facilitate any requested Tribal Consultation meetings.

EMC Planning Group will facilitate presentations of the Housing Element update planning process to the Planning Commission and City Council, and stakeholder focus group meetings. These presentations include an initial meeting to inform and discuss the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update process, the Public Review Draft Housing Element, and Final Draft Housing Element.

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Task 3 General Plan Housing Element Update
Administrative Draft Housing Element
Preparation of the Administrative Draft Housing Element will consist of sections based on the statutory requirements of Government Code section 65580-65583, including public outreach and participation. Those sections consist of:

Task 3.1 Housing and Special Housing Needs
Housing needs will be assessed based on the City's RHNA, and existing and projected housing needs for all income levels. In accordance with Government Code Section 65583(a)(1,2,7), EMC Planning Group will analyze special housing needs for the disabled, elderly, large families, farm workers, families with female heads of household, and families and persons in need of emergency shelter, including homeless persons in effort to affirmatively further fair housing. To preserve existing affordable housing, an update analysis of the potential loss of existing assisted housing developments during the next 10-year period (due to the expiration of subsidy contracts or use restrictions; or mortgage pre-payments) will be conducted. Each development will be listed by project name and address, the type of government assistance received, the earliest possible change from low-income use, the total number of elderly and non-elderly units that could be lost from the City's low-income housing stock in each year during the 10-year period.

Data from the pre-approved housing element data set for Stanislaus County and/ or the City of Newman will be used to the extent available. Additional updates to the background data included in the Housing Element will be made to match the timeframe in the pre-approved data set. Data to be included in the current Housing Element, but that is not included in the pre-approved data set or readily available will be requested from the City and may be eliminated from the update if it is deemed non-essential to obtaining certification from HCD. The update will incorporate the RHNA numbers designated for Newman.

Included in this task will be the identification of current and past housing programs in the City based on data from the current Housing Element, the County, the City, and non-profit organizations; develop information on County housing programs; and to analyze programs and implementation record of the previous Housing Element. This task requires substantial City staff dedication to providing local knowledge. Included with this task is an opportunity to update potential residential energy conservation policies; summarize types and proportions of fuels used for residential heating and a general characterization of neighborhood design and analysis of local policies affecting the use of alternative energy sources.

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processing, will be requested from 2012 through 2021. Any other "Growth Management" Restrictions or reports will be obtained from the City for the period of 2012 through 2021.

Constraints to the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing will be identified to meet the City's housing needs. EMC Planning Group will carefully review the City's General Plan policies and standards, zoning requirements, and processes to identify potential constraints to housing development, including housing for lower income households and special needs groups. EMC Planning Group will review the City's processes to identify if modifications need to be made to address recent. changes to State law, including recent laws related to accessory dwelling unit standards, low barrier navigation centers, supportive housing by right, and SB 35 streamlining requirements. The consultant will develop programs to reduce constraints, where appropriate and feasible. EMC Planning Group will reference HCD's Accessory Dwelling Unit Handbook to document the number of actual and potential constraints, including:
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• Local processing and permit procedures;
• Building codes and their enforcement;
• On and off-site improvement requirements;
• Fees and other exactions;
• Housing for persons with disabilities; and
• Analysis of locally adopted ordinances that directly impact the cost and supply of housing .

Pursuant to Government Code section 65583, subdivision (a)(6) EMC Planning Group will document any actual and potential nongovernmental constraints which include:
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Requests to develop housing below identified densities in the sites inventory and analysis; and Typical timeframes between approval for a housing development project and application for building permits.

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learned from the results of the previous 5th Cycle Housing Element, consultation with City staff, policy makers, and community members, stakeholder and workshop input. This information will be used to develop goals and policies to address adequate sites for new construction, affordable housing development incentives or programs, conservation of existing affordable housing, regulatory relief, rental and homeowner assistance, equal access, utility prioritization, shelters, energy conservation and sustainable community strategy. To the extent feasible, the existing policies and programs will be carried over from the current Housing Element.

This task will further evaluate and describe how past programs were effective in addressing the housing needs of the special populations and any failures to implement rezonings required due to a lack of adequate sites to meet the 5th Cycle Planning Period RHNA for lower income households.

This evaluation will be incorporated into the discussion of the effectiveness of the previous housing element.

Task 3.4 Sites Inventory
EMC Planning Group will also review existing Housing Element sites inventory and preliminarily confirm the status via online aerial mapping and site reconnaissance to determine development status of potential housing sites. A summary of land determined to be suitable for residential development would be compiled, which would include sites that are currently vacant or have potential for redevelopment. This determination would be made based on the inventory data to be provided by the City, the General Plan Land Use Map, and field reconnaissance information. To complete this task EMC Planning Group will use the site inventory form provided by HCD.

Analysis of the data collected will consist of monitoring RHNA progress, documenting environmental constraints, identifying the appropriate density for vacant lots to accommodate for low-income households, identifying capacity of each vacant parcel, any new infrastructure that may be needed, as well as differentiate between small and large sites. This analysis will also include identification of sites for affirmatively further fair housing, and a non-vacant sites analysis.

Beyond confirming potential housing sites, EMC Planning Group will look at alternative methods to accommodate the RHNA. Alternative methods could include incentives for building Accessory Dwelling Units, rehabilitation of existing residential units, conversion of motel/hotel units, reuse of commercial spaces for housing, use of SB-9 to create additional lots, etc.

As a part of the inventory of housing sites, EMC Planning Group will consider the constraints, consistency with the General Plan, availability of water and sewer services, energy savings opportunities, fire hazards, and other constraints or policy direction of the General Plan triggered by the adoption of a new housing element. Additionally, updated maps will be prepared, as needed, to be incorporated in the updated Housing Element.

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Task 3.5 Coordination with HCD
Once the initial draft Housing Element has been submitted for HCD review, EMC Planning Group will facilitate a mini.mum of two (2) meetings with HCD. These meetings are typically conducted at the 45- and 90-day mark during the review process. Both meetings are at the discretion of the HCD Reviewer.

Task 3.6 Goals, Policies, Programs and Quantified Objectives EMC Planning Group will reference the "Housing Element Sites Inventory Guidebook" to complete a Schedule of Action pursuant to Government Code 65583, subdivisions (c)(l-7), and (10).

During this task EMC Planning Group will develop a consolidated set of quantified objectives based on the City's RHNA and consultation with City staff, policy makers and community members; and develop objectives that account for units produced since adoption of the RHNA, future housing units through housing programs and future private market housing units. EMC Planning Group will present goals, objectives, policies, and implementation measures to address identified housing needs and constraints, consistent with the requirements of GC Section 65583(b, c). This will carry forward successful goals, policies, and measures identified in the adopted 5th Cycle Housing Element and will provide focused updates where necessary to address the requirements of State law. This task includes ensuring updated policies and program are consistent with other elements of the General Plan. The implementation plan will identify housing policies and programs, based on public and stakeholder input, City guidance, and the needs identified in the 'needs and constraints' analysis.

Task 3.7 Rezoning
Based on the site analyses, EMC Planning Group will work with City staff to identify potential areas for rezoning, if necessary. This will include consideration of the State requirements for maintaining an adequate housing sites inventory throughout the eight-year planning period. EMC Planning Group will coordinate with the City's Planning Director in his efforts to prepare ordinances to rezone land, if necessary, to High Density Residential, to accommodate the city's RHNA requirements for low- and very low-income housing; as well as the preparation of an ordinance to allow emergency housing in at least one of the City's existing zones.

Task 3.8 Maps
EMC Planning Group will prepare maps, as needed, to be incorporated in the updated Housing Element and related documents to ensure consistency.

Task 3.9 Draft Housing Element
This task involves preparation of the Housing Element document, which includes collating materials developed in the previous tasks, plus:
• Updating housing, population, demographic, and employment data to coincide with recent StanCOG growth projections and Census data;
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Undertaking an analysis that affirmatively furthers fair housing, in compliance with Assembly Bill 686;
Updating housing goals and policies to address compliance with State law and effectively responds to the housing needs, constraints, and key priorities identified through data gathering and analysis and the public participation process; and
Preparing an implementation program, including quantified objectives, to address housing needs for all income levels, seniors, veterans, populations with disabilities, or special needs, and those experiencing homelessness.

EMC Planning Group will prepare and submit an administrative draft housing element for City staff review. City Staff will provide a comprehensive set of recommended changes. Once edits are complete, the team will then prepare a public review draft housing element that is made available to the public.

Planning Commissioner and City Council member review of the initial public draft will be individual and coincide with collection of public comments in preparation for an HCD review draft, which will be submitted to HCD for the mandated initial 90-day review.

This task involves working closely with HCD and City Staff to respond to comments and produce a final draft housing element for final adoption. EMC Planning Group will prepare PowerPoint presentations and present the final draft document at public hearings before the Planning Commission and before the City Council (three (3) hearings total). The team will then prepare the final adopted housing element, including any changes from the public hearings, and submit it to HCD for final certification. It will also distribute the document to the applicable water/ sewer district and the California Office of Planning and Research.

Task4 Safety Element Update
This task involves preparing Safety Element updates/revisions needed to ensure consistency with recent State legislature and the Housing Element, including text, tables, maps, etc. This also includes update of the Safety Element as required by SB 3 79 (but does not include any update to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan).

Task 4.1 Review of the Existing Safety Element
This task will include the assessment of the existing Safety Element to determine compliance with State Law. EMC Planning Group will review safety goals and policies to prepare new and/ or revised goals and policies for safety based on recent legislation and consultation with City staff, public safety agencies, policy makers, and community members, stakeholder and workshop input. To the extent feasible, the existing policies and programs will be carried over from the current Safety Element.

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Task 4.2 Meet with Public Safety Agencies
EMC Planning Group will facilitate meetings with appropriate public safety agencies throughout the planning process to ensure the updated Safety Element complies with local requirements and recommendations.

Task 4.3 Provide Recommendations
This task will include the preparation of a memo outlining necessary revisions to the Safety Element to comply with State Law. Such revisions may include corrections to text, maps, and/ or figures in the Safety Element.

Task 4.4 Maps
EMC Planning Group will prepare maps, as needed, to be incorporated in the Safety Element and related materials.

Task 4.5 Safety Element Draft
This task involves preparing Safety Element updates/revisions needed to ensure compliance with State Law and consistency with the housing element, including text, tables, maps, etc. This also includes update of the safety element as required by SB 3 79 (but does not include any update to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan).

Task 5 Environmental Analysis (CEQA Documentation)
The appropriate CEQA documentation is unknown at this time. For past housing element updates, including for the 6th cycle, we have prepared exemption documentation, initial studies/negative declarations, and EIRs that are subsequent to the agency's General Plan EIR. This proposal assumes the Housing Element Update would require an initial study/ mitigated negative declaration and a budget for that effort is included in this proposed.

The scope includes preparation of the following: an administrative draft and a public review draft of the initial study and mitigated negative declaration; and draft and final copies of a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) analysis, notice of completion, notice of intent to adopt a negative declaration, State Clearinghouse forms, response to public comments, mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and a notice of determination. This task also includes assisting the County of San Benito with SB 18 and ABS2 tribal consultation.

If City staff determines that an EIR is required, a scope of work and budget would be submitted for a contract amendment.

Task6 Public Hearings, Final Adoption, and Certification This task will include EMC Planning Group preparing a draft staff report for two (2) Planning Commission meetings and three (3) City Council meetings, including a resolution for certifying the Housing Element document and adoption of the Housing Element. The resolution will include the Section 4.0 Scope of Work
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CEQA and project findings to support the approval. EMC Planning Group recommends implementing zoning amendments be considered at the same meeting, as necessary, for compliance with low-income housing and emergency shelter site needs. EMC Planning Group can incorporate these in the staff report prepared for the City Council hearing, however, the Scope of Work assumes the City Planning Director will finalize zoning ordinances that were prepared in Task 3.7 by the Planning Director or EMC Planning Group (if budget is available) for presentation to the City Council. EMC Planning Group will attend three (3) City Council and two (2) Planning Commission hearings to present the Housing and Safety Elements, highlighting the modifications from the prior Elements and answer questions regarding the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update and Safety Element Update.

The City Council must approve the Housing Element as early as possible, given HCD review timelines. EMC Planning Group will then prepare the Final Draft Housing Element per directions for revisions, if any, from the City Council. One (1) electronic copy of the Final Draft Housing Element will be submitted with as copy of the City's signed adoption resolution to HCD for certification. Also, to be provided to HCD at this time are the zoning ordinances for low-income housing sites and emergency shelter sites, along with a cover letter to be provided to the City for printing on City letterhead.

HCD advises that the City should anticipate 60 days for completion of a second review. If further changes are requested, EMC Planning Group will revise the Final Draft Housing Element (Housing Element of the 6th Cycle) and re-submit to HCD. The scope of work does not include other than very minor adjustments to the Housing Element for this task. Following certification by HCD, prepare a Certified Housing Element that includes a copy of the City adoption and evidence of HCD certification.

Task 7 - General Plan Amendment
This task will include identifying content in the City's existing General Plan that may need to be amended to ensure consistency with the Housing and Safety Elements, and to comply with State law. Such amendments may include revisions to text, tables, figures, maps, etc.

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5.0 Deliverables
The following is a list of deliverables that EMC Planning Group is committed to providing through the course of its work program.

Deliverables to Include Work for Both the Housing and Safety Element Update

1. Workplan -The EMC Planning Group team will develop a workplan with goals and timeframes.

2. Public Outreach & Education - The EMC Planning Group team will work with City staff to develop a public engagement plan that includes project roles, outreach activities, target audiences, and schedule. EMC Planning Group will produce a draft and final public engagement plan in word. Particular emphasis will be given to support participation of residents & others who do not typically attend public meetings and become involved in City issues. This includes making materials available in Spanish.

3. Meeting Attendance - The EMC Planning Group team will work with City staff to identify the appropriate number of meetings, educational workshops with community groups, and Planning Commission & City Council workshops & public hearings.

4. Preparation of any background technical reports. The EMC Planning Group team will identify whether technical background reports will be prepared in-house or by subcontractors. The majority of technical reports required for CEQA analysis will be prepared in-house, with the exception of transportation analysis, which will be provided by subconsultant Hexagon Transportation Inc.

5. Preparation of Notices & Memos for Staff Reports - The EMC Planning Group team will assist with preparation of all notices for workshops & public hearings; memos for hearings, and advise on draft resolutions & ordinances as required. The Planning Department staff and/ or City Attorney shall review all material prior to distribution and provide direction on local practice and City process.

6. Environmental Review - Administrative Drafts and Final CEQA Documentation - The EMC Planning Group team will prepare administrative drafts and final CEQA documentation in electronic format, as well as all CEQA noticing and document distribution.

Deliverables Specific to the Housing Element Update

7. Review of Current Housing Element - The EMC Planning Group team will conduct a workshop with the Planning Commission and City Council to discuss the current Housing Element, shall identify possible inconsistencies with State Law, and shall receive policy direction.

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8. Draft Housing Element - The EMC Planning Group team will work with City staff, the City Council and the Planning Commission in drafting the update to the Housing Element.

Clear concise graphics, charts, and maps are necessary to communicate the policy concepts to the Community. The EMC Planning Group team will develop a program to encourage public review of draft Housing Element & Environmental/ CEQA analysis. Provide one (1) electronic copy.

9. Public Review Draft Housing Element- Based on City staff comments, the EMC ~lanning Group team will prepare a Public Review Draft Housing Element. Additionally, the EMC Planning Group team will develop a program to encourage public review of draft Housing Element & Environmental/ CEQA analysis. Provide one (1) electronic copy.

10. Preparation of the Final Housing Element - The EMC Planning Group team will make all necessary revisions to the Housing Element Update document as a result of public comments during the public review process.

11. Adoption of Housing Element - The EMC Planning Group team will present the Housing Element Update to the Planning Commission at up to two (2) public hearings. Additional hearings may be provided according to costs for time, materials, and travel. Following the hearing(s), the consultant shall make any necessary change to the document in anticipation of presentation to the Council. EMC Planning Group shall present the Final Draft of the Housing Element Update to the Council, having incorporated the public comments received at the Planning Commission. City Council presentations beyond three (3) will be billed for costs of time, materials, and travel expense.

12. Format of the Final Housing Element - The EMC Planning Group team will prepare a final, camera-ready copy of the Housing Element text, a copy of the same on a disk in a Word version format. Final Plan text, maps, and illustrations shall be submitted in an electronic format (Adobe pdf).

Deliverables Specific to the Safety Element Update

13. Review of Current Safety Element-The EMC Planning Group team will conduct a workshop with the Planning Commission, City Council to discuss the current Safety Element, shall identify possible inconsistencies with State Law, and shall receive policy direction.

14. Draft Safety Element - The EMC Planning Group team will work with City staff, the City Council and the Planning Commission in drafting the update to the Safety Element. Clear concise graphics, charts, and maps are necessary to communicate the policy concepts to the Community. The EMC Planning Group team will develop a program to encourage public review of draft Safety Element & Environmental/ CEQA analysis.

15. Public Review Draft Safety Element - Based on City staff comments, the EMC Planning Group team will prepare a Public Review Draft Safety Element. Additionally, the EMC Planning Group team will develop a program to encourage public review of draft Safety Element & Environmental/ CEQA analysis. Provide one (1) electronic copy.

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16. Preparation of the Final Safety Element- The EMC Planning Group team shall make all necessary revisions to the Safety Element document as a result of public comments during the public review process.
1 7. Adoption of Safety Element - The EMC Planning Group team will present the Safety Element Update to the Planning Commission at up to two (2) public hearings. Additional hearings may be provided according to costs for time, materials, and travel. Following the hearing(s), the consultant shall make any necessary change to the document in anticipation of presentation to the Council. The consultant shall present the Final Draft of the Safety Element Update to the Council, having incorporated the public comments received at the Planning Commission. City Council presentations beyond three (3) will be billed for costs of time, materials, and travel expense.

18. Format of the Final Safety Element - The EMC Planning Group team will prepare a final, camera-ready copy of the Safety Element text, a copy of the same on a disk in a Word version format. Final Plan text, maps, and illustrations shall be submitted in an electronic format (Adobe pdf).

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6.1 Budget

6.0 Budget and Fee Schedule
The proposed itemized budget for the City of Newman 6th Cycle Housing Element Update and Safety Element Update is presented on the following page. The total cost of the project is $298, 150, including a contingency of $20,000. This cost does include a CEQA Environmental Impact Report (EIR).

6.2 Fee Schedule
Following the budget is a copy of the 2023 Fee Schedule for EMC Planning Group. This Fee Schedule outlines costs based on the position of the team member working on each task for the preparation of the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element, and updates to the Safety Element; and includes additional costs such as digital outreach, travel, and production/ deliverables. Additionally, an estimate of subconsultant fees is included, but are subject to the determination of need.

6.3 Subconsultants
Additional subconsultants will be named at a later time if determined necessary for CEQA analysis and/ or public outreach support.

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Task EMC Planning Group Inc.

Staff Senior Principal Principal Principal Planner Senior Planner Associate Planner Assistant Planner Reg . Prof. Principal Biologist Graphics Production Archaeologist Manager Total Total Cost Hours
Billing Rate (Per Hour) $275.00 $250.00 $220.00 $195.00 $165.00 $140.00 $125.00 $210.00 $140.00 $125.00 Task 1 ·Project Management and Coordination 10.0 20.0 40.0 0.0 20.0 5.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 12.0 107.0 $22,050.00 Task 2 ·Community Outreach and Engagement 0.0 15.0 35.0 0.0 20.0 12.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 82.0 $16,430.00 Task 3 ·General Plan Housing Element Update
Task 3.1 - Housing and Spedal Housing Needs 0.0 4.0 14.0 0.0 8.0 12.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 38.0 $7,080.00 Task 3. 2- Housing Constraints 0.0 4.0 8.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 72.0 $12,760.00 Task 3. 3 - Review of Existing Housing Element 1.0 4.0 6.0 0.0 24.0 24.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 59.0 $9,915.00 Task 3. 4 - Sites Inventory 1.0 16.0 20.0 0.0 10.0 24.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 71.0 $13,685.00 Task 3.5 - Coordination with HCD 1.0 2.0 10.0 0.0 6.0 10.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 29.0 $5,365.00 Task 3.6 - Goals, Po/ides, Programs and Quantified Objectives 2.0 24.0 15.0 0.0 16.0 16.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 73.0 $14,730.00 Task 3. 7 - Rezoning 0.0 5.0 20.0 0.0 16.0 16.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 57.0 $10,530.00 Task 3.8 - Maps (Housing Element) 0.0 3.0 3.0 0.0 2.0 2.0 0.0 0.0 20.0 0.0 30.0 $4,820.00 Task 3.9- Draft Housing Element 6.0 25.0 35.0 5.0 20.0 30.0 0.0 0.0 6.0 10.0 137.0 $26,165.00 Task 4 · General Plan Safety Element Update
Task 4. 1 - Review of the Existing Safety Element 0.0 5.0 20.0 100 8.0 12.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 55.0 $10,600.00 Task 4. 2 - Meet with Public Safety Agencies 0.0 0.0 8.0 12.0 6.0 16.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 42.0 $7,330.00 Task 4.3 · Provide Recommendations 0.0 0.0 12.0 0.0 4.0 16.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 32.0 $5,540.00 Task 4.4 ·Maps (Safety Element) 0.0 0.0 10.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 0.0 0.0 12.0 0.0 32.0 $5,280.00 Task 4.5 ·Safety Element Drafts 0.0 0.0 100 15.0 10.0 30.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.0 73.0 $11,975.00 Task 5 ·Environmental Analysis (CEQA Documentation) 40.0 0.0 4.0 68.0 72.0 0.0 44.0 32.0 18.0 8.0 286.0 $52,760.00 Task 6 ·Public Hearings, Final Adoption, and Certification 1.0 10.0 25.0 0.0 10.0 10.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.0 61.0 $11,950.00 Task 7 ·General Plan Amendment 1.0 6.0 20.0 4.0 10.0 10.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.0 56.0 $10,630.00 Subtotal (Hours) 63.0 143.0 315.0 134.0 282.0 275.0 44.0 32.0 56.0 48.0 Total Hours Total Cost Subtotal (Cost) $17,325.00 $35,750.00 $69,300.00 $26, 130.00 $46,530.00 $38,500.00 $5,500.00 $6,720.00 $7,840.00 $6,000.00 1,392.00 $259,595.00 ---- -- - - -- - -- ------ ---- - --- - -- - ---- -- --- -- - - - - - Additional Costs Production Costs $6,000.00
Travel Costs $800.00
Postal/ Deliverables $500.00
Miscellaneous (Northwest Information Center Records Search and CNDDB) $750.00 Spanish translation $1 ,000.00
Online Platform $6,000.00
Administrative Overhead 10% $1,505.00
Total $16,555.00
Total Costs $298, 150.00
Principals
EMC PLANNING GROUP INC. A LAND USE PLANNING & DESIGN FIRM

FEE SCHEDULE
(Effective January 1, 2023)
Hourly Billing Rate
Senior Principal .............................................................. $275.00 Principal .......................................................................... $250.00 Planners
Principal Planner ........................................................... $220.00 Senior Planner ................................................................ $195.00 Associate Planner .......................................................... $165.00 Assistant Planner ........................................................... $140.00 Biologists Monitoring Rate
Principal Biologist .......................................................... $210.00 ($150.00) Senior Biologist ............................................................... $170.00 ($130.00) Associate Biologist ......................................................... $145.00 ($120.00) Assistant Biologist .......................................................... $125.00 ($100.00) Archaeologist
Registered Professional Archaeologist ....................... $125.00 Support Staff
Desktop Publisher ···················: ..................................... $150.00 Executive Assistant/Production Manager .................. $125.00 Administrative Assistant .............................................. $115.00 GIS/Graphics Technician .............................................. $140.00 This fee schedule is exclusive of direct reimbursable expenses, such as word processing, editing, printing, copying, travel, lodging, dining, communications, supplies, equipment rental, etc. All expenses are billed at cost plus ten percent (10%) for administration. All outside services are billed at cost plus ten percent (10%) for administration. This fee schedule is subject to revision at any time.

A retainer of up to fifty percent (50%) of the approved contract amount may be required for new clients or projects. Invoices are due and payable within 30 days. Past due balances are subject to a service charge of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month. Service charges are in addition to approved contract amount.

Expert witness services are provided at a fifty percent (50%) mark-up.

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EMC Planning Group Staff Resumes
Michael J. Groves, AICP

PRESIDENT/SENIOR PRINCIPAL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Groves founded EMC Planning Group in 1978.

Through his leadership and commitment to excellence in
client service and the hiring of highly qualified
personnel, Mr. Groves has successfully established the
firm as one of the leading land use and environmental
planning firms in California.

Mr. Groves is involved in project management and
coordination of a full range of planning projects
completed by the firm. From 1995-1997, he served as
project manager for the Fort Ord Reuse Plan, a national, award-winning policy document. His focus within the
firm is on client representation for urban and regional planning projects; coastal planning efforts; conceptual design; real estate due diligence and site evaluation
studies; land use planning and permitting efforts; and
city, county, school district and special district planning and permitting. With his experience as a land use and
policy planner, Mr. Groves has provided project
management for over 750 planning projects, within more
than 150 California cities, counties, and special districts.

EDUCATION
B.A. University of California at Santa Barbara, Environmental Studies, 1977
B.A. University of California at Santa Barbara, Geography, 1977

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
AICP -American Institute of Certified Planners, Professional Certification, 1990-Present

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
• Professional Certification, American Institute of Certified Planners, 1990-Present
• Initiative Author, Initiative Measure to Allow For a Recreational Vehicle Park and other Recreational Oriented Uses in the Vicinity of the Fort Ord National Monument, Laguna Seca Raceway and Recreation Area, and the Monterey Peninsula and Monterey Bay Region.
• Awards, City of Salinas Economic Development Element, 2014 • Outstanding Planning Document-Association of
Environmental Professional (2016)
• Economic Planning and Development Award of ExcellenceAmerican Planning Association, California Chapter, Northern Section (2015)
• Economic Planning and Development Award of MeritAmerican Planning Association California Chapter (2015) • Award, Fort Ord Reuse Plan Reassessment, 2012
• Best Practices Award of Merit-American Planning
Association, California Chapter, Northern Section, 2013 • Award, Fort Ord Reuse Plan and EIR, 1997
• Comprehensive Planning in a Small Jurisdiction - National Planning Award for Outstanding Planning, American
Planning Association National Chapter

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Member, American Planning Association
• Former Member, Monterey Peninsula Water Management
District, Policy and Technical Advisory Committees
• Former Member, Sand City Habitat Conservation Task Force • Member, Ventana Chapter, Sierra Club
• Head Coach, Monterey High School Baseball Program,
1980-Present
• President, Save Our Sports (SOS), Local Non-profit Supporting High School Baseball and Softball
• President, Foster Parent Association, Santa Cruz County • Member, Child Welfare Services Systems Improvement
Steering Committee
• Community Leadership Council - Ending Oppression Worldwide STAFF RESUME I EMC Planning Group
Martin Carver, MRP, AICP

PRINCIPAL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Carver joined EMC Planning Group in 2019 on a part-time basis, after years of providing services to EMC Planning Group on an ad hoc basis. Mr. Carver is a certified planning professional with over 35 years of professional planning and project management experience.

His experience has focused on the preparation of comprehensive plans, housing elements, land use planning, energy and climate analysis, and zoning regulation. It also includes development of the Gonzales General Plan, General Plan EIR, and Climate Action Plan, as well as housing elements, CEQA initial studies, and
zoning/municipal code revisions. Finally, Mr. Carver has years of CEQA and NEPA experience and has prepared a full range of environmental documentation for local jurisdictions.

Mr. Carver is currently working on the San Juan Bautista Housing Element Update, San Juan Bautista zoning code revisions, a supplemental EIR for King City's Downtown Addition Specific Plan, SB 2 applications for Sand City and the City of Gustine, and various smaller projects. His project responsibilities include project management, municipal code revisions, and public participation.

EDUCATION
M.R.P. Cornell University, Ithaca, New York,
Regional Planning
B.A. University of California, Santa Cruz,
Environmental Studies
B.A. University of California, Santa Cruz,
Politics

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
AICP - American Institute of Certified Planners,
Professional Certification

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• Member, American Institute of Certified
Planners
• Member, American Planning Association
STAFF RESUME I EMC Planning Group
Ande Flower, AICP, MUP

PRINCIPAL PLANNER

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Flower joined EMC Planning Group in 2021, and has been working in the planning field since 2005. His professional experience includes project management in the municipal and private sectors. Ande is skilled in the analysis of complex development requests, ordinance updates, and the delivery of compelling presentations to Commissions, City Council,
agencies, the business community, and residents.

Prior to joining the company, Ande was principal planner for the cities of Monterey, CA and Lake Forest Park, WA where he gained extensive hands-on experience in processing review for mixed-use housing developments. In each City, reviews
resulted in well-regarded design with evolved community support.

While working with the City of Monterey, he created
opportunities for affordable housing in Monterey with new Overlay districts, access to water through advocacy, and relationship-building with developers and community leaders.

During his tenure at City of Lake Forest Park, he managed both long range and current planning activities to effectively encourage infill development proposals while respecting ecological habitat. In the private sector of Seattle (MAKERS), Ande spearheaded creation of objective design standards for Vancouver, WA.

EDUCATION
M.U.P. University of Washington at Seattle, WA,
Urban Planning, 2006
B.A. University of Washington at Tacoma, WA
(Graduated Magna Cum Laude), Urban Studies,
2004
University of Florida at Gainesville, FL,
Architecture Coursework, 1989 - 1993

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
• HUD-sponsored Design-Build for Yakama Nation, led
by architect Michael Pyatok

CERTIFICATES AND TRAINING
• Urban Design Certificate, University of Washington -
Seattle
• Historic Preservation Certificate, University of
Washington - Seattle
• GIS Certificate, University of Washington - Tacoma
• AICP - American Institute of Certified Planners,
Professional Certification, since 2015
STAFF RESUME I EMC Planning Group
Anastazia Aziz, AICP

PRINCIPAL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Anastazia Aziz, AICP, joined EMC Planning Group in January 2022 and holds the position of Principal. Prior to that she worked at the City of Pacific Grove for eight years and culminated her time there as the Director of the Community Development Department. During this time, she achieved many significant accomplishments including attaining the first certified Local Coastal Program in the city's history.

She also embarked on a comprehensive update of the Historic Resources Inventory to better align with state and national criteria, and worked on the Welcome Home: Creating a More Affordable Future Mayor's initiative.

Ms. Aziz oversaw a wide variety of departmental projects including managing water entitlements for development within the Central Coast's scarce potable water environment and working with the county on hazard mitigation planning, including addressing sea level rise. She also supervised the planning and building entitlement processes, code enforcement, and housing policy. She is well versed at conducting public outreach meetings and staffing a wide variety of commissions and boards, in addition to representing the city departments at city council meetings.

Prior to working for the City of Pacific Grove, Ms. Aziz was employed at the City of San Jose for 12 years where she gained experience and expertise in three departments: Development Services,
Environmental Services, and the City Manager's Office. She brings expertise in the areas of advanced policy planning, current planning, storm water regulations, coastal zone management, climate change and sea level rise, historic preservation, contract administration, and city government administration.

Ms. Aziz holds a Bachelor's of Environmental Studies degree in urban and regional planning with a minor in English Literature from the University of Waterloo, Canada. She was awarded the Commonwealth Scholarship from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka where she researched urban industrial pollution and related environmental issues.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL

TRAINING
B.E.S. - University of Waterloo, Ontario
Canada, Environmental Studies with a major in
urban and regional planning, and a minor in
English Literature, 1995.

Commonwealth Scholarship - University of
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1996. Researched urban
industrial pollution and related environmental
issues.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
AICP - American Institute of Certified Planners,
Professional Certification, 2002-Present
STAFF RESUME I EMC Planning Group
Kailon Thompson, MS

ASSOCIATE PLANNER

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kailon joined the firm in July 2022 as an Associate Planner to provide support to the Housing Element team. Primary responsibilities include the preparation of complex and detailed written housing elements, general plan updates, and other related planning documents.

In April 2021, Kailon was awarded a Master's of Science degree from Florida State University in Urban and Regional Planning. During her academic career, she participated in numerous community engagement and outreach research projects. She was also an intern for a company through the Costa Rica Internship in Ecological and Environmental Sustainability at Florida State University where she researched development of crop production and land needs, established methods of sustainability, and assessed labor efficiency and the cost of crops for overall production.

Prior professional experience includes working as a Housing Planner Analyst for the City of Tallahassee where she analyzed and visualized housing data using ArcGIS and other visualization tools, and compiled reports according to Federal and State guidelines.

EDUCATION
M.S. Florida State University, Urban and
Regional Planning, 2021
B.S. Florida State University, International
Affairs, Minor: Social Work, 2018

RESEARCH PROJECTS
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Envisioning the Future of St. George
Island, Program Manager, Florida State
University, Jan. 2021 - May 2021
The Great Gun Divide: Faculty Views on
Firearms, Research Assistant, Florida
State University, Feb. 2018 -Aug. 2018
Frenchtown Heritage Hub: Kitchenshare
Program, Student Consultant, Florida
State University, Aug. 2017 - Dec. 2021
STAFF RESUME I EMC Planning Group
Kylie Pope, MSP

ASSISTANT PLANNER

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kylie joined the firm in August 2022 as an Assistant Planner to provide support to the Housing Element team. Primary
responsibilities include the preparation of complex and detailed written housing elements, general plan updates, and other related planning documents.

In 2021, Kylie was awarded a Master's of Science degree from Florida State University in Urban and Regional Planning. Kylie's primary areas of expertise are in community engagement and outreach, inclusionary planning practices, and web content development and communication. Core competencies include advanced planning skills, brand management communication, report analysis and writing, social content planning, and qualitative and quantitative research management.

Prior professional experience includes working as a Planning and Communications Consultant for the American Planning Association's Florida Chapter. Kylie's technical proficiencies include Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS Pro, Canva, Google Workspace, Mailchimp, and Survey Monkey.

EDUCATION
M.S.P.Florida State University, Urban and
Regional Planning, 2021
B.S. Florida State University, Sociology, 2018

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• American Planning Association, Florida
Chapter

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS Pro, Canva,
Google Workspace, lssuu, JotForm, Mailchimp,
Microsoft Office, Sprout Social, SPSS STAT A,
SurveyMonkey, Wagtail CMS, WordPress
STAFF RESUME I EMC Planning Group
Teri Wissler Adam

SENIOR PRINCIPAL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ms. Wissler Adam joined the firm in 1991 and has been a principal since 2001. Her area of expertise is in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance.

Ms. Wissler Adam directs the CEQA and NEPA compliance projects for the firm. She has been responsible for a large variety of private projects, including residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, and large specific plan and general plan projects. She has also managed several projects for public facilities, such as recycled water projects, roadway projects, bikeway projects, bridge projects, elementary schools, high schools, and college campuses, and other public facilities, such as health clinics, landfills, child development centers, and federal research facilities. She has represented public clients throughout Monterey County, San Benito County, Santa Clara County, Merced County, San Luis Obispo County, San Mateo County, Santa Cruz County, and as far south as Los Angeles County.

EDUCATION
B.S. California Polytechnic State University
at San Luis Obispo, Business
Administration, Concentration in
Environmental Management, 1991

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
• Presenter, CEQA Seminar, Lorman
Education Services
• Presenter, CEQA Workshop, Association
of Environmental Professionals
• Member, Association of Environmental
Professionals
• Contributor, Environmental Mitigation
Handbook, California's Coalition for
Adequate School Housing, February 2009
• Past Director/PresidenUNewsletter Editor,
Monterey Bay Area Chapter, Association
of Environmental Professionals

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
• Member, Association of Environmental
Professionals
Stuart Poulter, AICP, MCRP

SENIOR PLANNER

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Poulter joined the firm in 2015. His responsibilities include project management and preparation of initial studies and environmental impact reports in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with a primary interest and project experience in addressing impacts associated with historical (built) resources and wildfire hazards.

Mr. Poulter has demonstrated experience across a range of project types including recreation facilities, school sites, residential subdivisions, transportation facilities, coastal
development/infrastructure, and commercial/ tourism development.

In addition, Mr. Poulter provides staff support services to various municipal planning departments, where he processes permit applications including: general plan, specific plan, and zoning amendments; tentative maps; urban service area amendments; conditional use/coastal development permits; staff level historic evaluations; and architectural and site reviews. Processing development applications includes plan review and comments to the applicant, preparation of staff reports, findings, and resolutions, and presentations at public hearing. Additionally, he provides private clients with permit processing and entitlement assistance, constraints analysis, land use assessments, and feasibility analyses.

Prior to joining the firm and while completing his graduate degree in City and Regional Planning at Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, Mr. Poulter worked as an environmental planning intern/technician in the private sector where he was responsible for the preparation of environmental documents in compliance with CEQA/NEP A and the preparation of permit application packages for various coastal and inland projects.

EDUCATION
M.C.R.P. California Polytechnic State
University-San Luis Obispo,
City and Regional Planning Program,
Environmental Planning
Concentration, 2015
B.A. Santa Clara University, History, 2008

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
AICP -American Institute of Certified Planners,
2018-Present

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• Secretary, Monterey Bay-Silicon Valley
Chapter Board of Directors, Association of
Environmental Professionals, 2017-2019
• Member, Association of Environmental
Professionals, 2014-Present
• Member, American Planning Association,
California Chapter, 2014-Present

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

COURSES
• CLE International - CEQA Conference
(San Francisco), December 2022
• Cultural Resource Management: CEQA,
NEPA and Section 106, UC Davis
Continuing and Professional Education,
January 2022
• Mastering CEQA Compliance and
Mitigation for Historic Resources, California
Preservation Foundation, September 2020

PUBLICATIONS
• Master's Capstone Project: Recreational
Trail Signage Plan and Draft Trail Map for
California Polytechnic State University, San
Luis Obispo. June 2015. California
Polytechnic State University, San Luis
Obispo.

STAFF RESUME I EMC Planning Group
Shoshana Lutz

ASSOCIATE PLANNER

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ms. Lutz joined the firm in 2017. Her responsibilities include writing initial studies and environmental impact reports in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), providing contract staff support to governmental agencies, assisting with public outreach programs, and providing private clients with permit processing and entitlement assistance, constraints analysis, land use assessments, and feasibility analyses.

Prior to joining EMC Planning Group, Ms. Lutz worked for the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea in the Community Planning and Building Department. Her responsibilities included assisting with preliminary plan check review for building and planning applications, conducting preliminary site assessments on residential properties, and conducting preliminary design reviews in residential and commercial areas. Ms. Lutz' s experience also includes completing an internship with BuildingWise, LLC, a private consulting firm that assists organizations with commercial structures' LEED certification.

EDUCATION
S.S. California State University Monterey Bay,
Environmental Science Technology and
Policy, Emphasis in Ecology and Natural
Resources, 2014

TRAINING
• ESRI ArcGIS Map Making and Spatial
Analysis Course

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
• Member, Association of Environmental
Professionals
STAFF RESUME I EMC Planning Group
Zane Mortensen, MS

ASSOCIATE PLANNER

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Mortensen joined the firm in April 2022, as an Assistant Planner to provide support in the preparation of environmental planning and land use documents for a variety of development projects such as residential sites, schools, subdivisions, specific plans, hospitals, and recreational facilities. Primary responsibilities involve conducting air quality and greenhouse gas emissions modeling and analysis, as well as the preparation of environmental review documentation in compliance with CEQA/NEP A regulatory standards.

In May 2019, he was awarded a Master's of Science degree from the Environmental Science Graduate Program at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB). During his academic career, he developed a range of skills to apply to environmental issues within the community while working on projects for both State and County entities. He also had the opportunity to participate in research focused on the development of water treatment technology aimed at remediating agricultural pollutants from local tributaries.

Upon receiving his Master's of Science degree in Environmental Science from CSUMB, Mr. Mortensen was hired by the Rural Community Assistance Corporation to facilitate planning efforts that supported drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater
infrastructure development for low-income rural communities. His role largely involved overseeing State funded consolidation efforts between small rural community water systems and larger local utility providers.

EDUCATION
M.S. California State University Monterey Bay,
Environmental Science, 2019
S.S. California State University Monterey Bay,
Environmental Science Technology and
Policy, 2017
A.S. Cerritos College, Natural Sciences, 2015
A.A. Cerritos College, Automotive Mechanical
Repair, 2013

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
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UC San Diego CEQA Practice
Certification, current enrollment
The Safe Drinking Water Act, 2019
Advanced Water Treatment, 2019
Successful completion Grade I
Wastewater Plant Operator Examination,
2014

PUBLICATIONS
• Current Conditions and Restoration
Scenarios for the Carmel River and
Riparian Corridor at the Rancho Canada
Parcel of Palo Corona Park: Carmel Valley
CA, Central Coast Watershed Studies,
March 2019
• Hydrology and Water Quality of the Big Sur
Land Trust Property in Carr Lake, Central
Coast Watershed Studies, April 2019
• Isolation of Microbial Populations with the
Ability to Use Pesticides as a Sole Carbon
Source in Multichannel Woodchip
Bioreactors under a Controlled
Environment, American Chemical Society,
October 2018
STAFF RESUME I EMC Planning Group
Janet Walther, MS

PRINCIPAL BIOLOGIST

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ms. Walther joined the firm in 2003 and has been working in the field of biology since 2000. She is responsible for performing botanical and wildlife surveys; wetland and waters of the U.S. determinations; data analysis; and reports in support of management agreements, permits, and mitigation monitoring. She assists clients in complying with the Federal Endangered Species Act, California Endangered Species Act, Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, California Fish and Game Code, and local (county and/or city) regulations.

Ms. Walther works with clients to design projects to avoid or minimize impacts to threatened and endangered species. Where impacts are unavoidable, she helps create mitigation strategies and the application documents necessary to obtain the required permits, including habitat conservation and land management plans.

In addition to her experience in biological survey and reporting, Ms.

Walther is responsible for preparation of environmental documents in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). She produces a variety of graphics for use in environmental and natural resources documents and routinely works with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop.

In previous positions, Ms. Walther inventoried both native and nonnative species in compliance with regulatory requirements, and assisted in preparing California Energy Commission Applications for Certification for four major power plant projects in California. She also conducted biological survey work in southern California and the High Desert and wetland and endangered species survey work in Nevada, Arizona, Georgia, and Florida.

EDUCATION
M.S. California State University Monterey Bay,
Coastal Watershed Science and Policy,
2014
S.S. California Polytechnic State University at
San Luis Obispo, Ecology and Systematic
Biology, 2000 - Concentration:

Environmental Management

CERTIFICATES AND TRAINING
• Biology and Management of California Tiger
Salamander Workshop, Elkhorn Slough
Coastal Training Program, 2007
• Biology and Management of California Redlegged Frog Workshop, Elkhorn Slough Coastal Training Program, 2007
• OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER Certificate, 2001
and 8-hr Refresher Training, 2002-2007
• California Pesticide Application Certification,
2003/2004
• Army Corps of Engineers Wetland
Delineation Training, 2002

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
• Contributor, Environmental Mitigation
Handbook, California's Coalition for
Adequate School Housing, February 2009
STAFF RESUME I EMC Planning Group
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Newman City Council
Agenda Item: 1 O.d.

City Council Meeting
of April 11, 2023

CONCURRENCE AND SUPPORT OF THE STANISLAUS COUNTY CDBG
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 2023- , A Resolution Of Concurrence And Support Of The Stanislaus County CDBG Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan
BACKGROUND:

The City of Newman is part of a six-member CDBG/ESG consortium that is led by Stanislaus County. The Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) encompasses the following three specific goals:

1. Provide decent housing

2. Provide a suitable living environment

3. Expand economic opportunities
Each year the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides funding for housing and community development programs to the Stanislaus Urban County and the City of Turlock, specifically Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grants. In order to receive these funds, the City and Stanislaus Urban County must complete an Annual Action Plan (AAP) every year (in addition to a Consolidated Plan every five years).

The Annual Action Plan has been developed to assist the Stanislaus Urban County in achieving the three aforementioned goals on an annual basis. The overriding consideration that is required of the CDBG program is to benefit those members of the population that meet the definition of Targeted Income. A Targeted Income person is one who earns 80% or less of the AMI for CDBG funds, and 30% or less than the AMI for ESG grant funds.

Additionally, if a project benefits a specific neighborhood or community, at least 51 % of the population within that geographic boundary must be within the Targeted Income Group (TIG). As identified by the FY 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan, priority will be given to projects in the following areas: Infrastructure, Economic Development, Housing Assistance, Housing Programs, and Public Services.

ANALYSIS:

The FY 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan identifies the Stanislaus Urban County and the City of Turlock's housing and community development needs, priorities, goals, and strategies and to stipulate how funds will be allocated to housing and community development activities over the period of the regional plan. The FY 2022-2023 AAP is . considered a part of the Stanislaus Urban County's Consolidated Plan and describes the specific projects and activities that will be undertaken during Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

As stated above, CDBG area benefit activities must address the needs of low and moderate-income persons residing in an area where at least 51 % of the residents are oflow-income. This is recognized by United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a Low/Moderate Area (LMA). With HUD's release of2010 Census data in 2014, a number of areas that previously qualified as LMA are no longer eligible. There is reason to believe that HUD-provided data does not reflect the actual majority income levels of several Stanislaus Urban County neighborhoods based on the visible physical conditions of the project areas and local knowledge and information of the community's demographics. In these cases (of which Newman is included) County and City staff will conduct door-to-door income surveys of the project areas to ensure that they meet the required LMA standards.

On an annual basis, via the Annual Action Plan, the Stanislaus Urban County will try to achieve as many of its housing and community development needs goals as feasible. The City ofNewman's CDBG projects for FY 2023/2024 are as follows:

Steffensen/Sunshine Park Area Improvement Project (multi-phase) Sidewalk, curb, gutter repair/replacement and street repair and overlay (due to infrastructure repairs; includes the replacement of antiquated Fire Hydrants (where applicable) at the 1900 Block of Sydney A venue, 1900 Block of Leslie Avenue, Pine Street and Pine Court.

Agenda Item: 10.d.

Please note that the above-listed project is a continuation projects due to HUD delays and allocation amounts.

Each member of the Consortia must concur and support the plan in order for the lead agency (Stanislaus County) to prepare and finalize said plan and submit it to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

FISCAL IMPACT:

During Fiscal Year 2023-2024, the Stanislaus Urban County expects to receive approximately $2,335,030 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funding and $208,317 in Emergency Grant Solutions (ESG) funding. The City will receive $164,712 in program funding for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2023- , A Resolution Of Concurrence And Support Of The Stanislaus County CDBG Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2023- , A Resolution Of Concurrence And Support Of The Stanislaus County CDBG Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan.

2. Copy of the Excerpted Draft FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan.

Respectfully submitted,
Michael Holland
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-

A RESOLUTION OF CONCURRENCE AND SUPPORT OF THE STANISLAUS COUNTY CDBG FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
WHEREAS, the Stanislaus Urban County has prepared the FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan; WHEREAS, the Stanislaus County CDBG Consortium includes the County of Stanislaus, Cities of Ceres, Hughson, Newman, Oakdale, Patterson and Waterford and each have unanimously chosen to participate in the entitlement process thereby receiving a portion of the CDBG, HOME and NSP funds allocated to Stanislaus County and;
WHEREAS, an Annual Action Plan (AAP) outlining the Consortia's goals and projects for the upcoming fiscal year is required by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and; WHEREAS, the Draft Fiscal Year 2023-2024 AAP will be presented to the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors, to open the required 30-day public review period; and WHEREAS, the following project(s) listed below have been selected as CDBG projects according to low to moderate-income eligibility and existing health and safety issues in the project area(s):

Steffensen/Sunshine Park Area Improvement Project (multi-phase) Sidewalk, curb, gutter repair/replacement and street repair and overlay (due to infrastructure repairs; includes the replacement of antiquated Fire Hydrants (where applicable) at the 1900 Block of Sydney A venue, 1900 Block of Leslie A venue, Pine Street and Pine Court.

WHEREAS, the draft FY 2023-2024 AAP will be made available to the public as an opportunity to review and provide comments prior to the final public hearing to be held by the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors to consider formal adoption of said plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Newman City Council hereby concurs and supports the proposed FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan.

The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City ofNewman held on the 11th day of April, 2023 by Council Member , who moved its adoption which motion was duly seconded and it was upon roll call carried and the resolution adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST:

Mike Maier,
City Clerk of the City of Newman,
County of Stanislaus, State of California
APPROVED:

Casey Graham,
Mayor of the City of Newman,
County of Stanislaus, State of California
Annual Action Plan
National Objective:

Matrix Code:

Presumed Benefit:

Objective:

Performance Outcomes:

Attachment 2
Fiscal Vear 2023-2024
located along Walker Lane between Tully Road and 2nd Street. Project will be phased out and costs include design, engineering, and construction.

LMA
03K
No
Address the need for infrastructure improvements in the low-income residential area of Hughson.
• Number of households with access to infrastructure improvements: SO • Number of residents impacted by infrastructure improvement: 140 Target Date: 6/30/202S
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities: 140 individuals SO households
Location Description: 7018 Pine Street, Hughson, CA 9S326 Planned Activities: Infrastructure Improvements

8. City of Newman-CDBG Project Administration FY 23-24 (CDBG) Target Area(s):

Goals Supported:

Needs Addressed:

Funding:

Description:

March 31, 2023
Newman
Improve Infrastructure in Low-Income Neighborhoods
Fair Housing and Tenant/Landlord Services
Access To Public Services for Low-Income Households
Public Infrastructure Improvement
Affordable Housing
Economic Development
Public Services
Homeless Services
CDBG - $10,160
This expenditure costs associated with management, oversight, and coordination of the related CDBG funded projects.

Final Draft Annual Action Plan 27
Annual Action Plan Fiscal Vear 2023-2024
National Objective: N/A
Matrix Code: 21A
Target Date: 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities: N/ A Location Description: 1162 Main Street, Newman, CA 95360 Planned Activities: Administration of CDBG projects for the City of Newman in FY 23-24.

9. City of Newman-Steffensen-Sunshine Park Area Improvements FY 23-24 (CDBG) Target Area(s):

Goals Supported:

Needs Addressed:

Funding:

Description:

National Objective:

Matrix Code:

Presumed Benefit:

Objective:

Performance Outcomes:

Newman
Improve Infrastructure in Low-Income Neighborhoods
Public Infrastructure Improvement
CDBG - $154,712
This project is to improve sidewalks, curbs, lights and make ADA improvements within the residential area surrounding the community park. Project will be phased out and costs include design, engineering, and construction.

LMA
03F
No
Address the need for infrastructure improvements in the low-income residential area of Newman.
• Number of households with access to infrastructure improvements: 200 • Number of residents impacted by infrastructure improvement: 510 Target Date: 6/30/2025
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities: 510 Individuals 200 Households
March 31, 2023 Final Draft Annual Action Plan 28
Annual Action Plan Fiscal Vear 2023-2024
Location Description: 1162 Main Street, Newman, CA 95360 Planned Activities: Infrastructure Improvements

10. City of Oakdale - CDBG Project Administration FY 23-24 (CDBG) Target Area(s):

Goals Supported:

Needs Addressed:

Funding:

Description:

National Objective:

Matrix Code:

Target Date:

Oakdale
Improve Infrastructure in Low-Income. Neighborhoods
Fair Housing and Tenant/Landlord Services
Access To Public Services for Low-Income Households
Public Infrastructure Improvement
Affordable Housing
Economic Development
Public Services
Homeless Services
CDBG - $10, 160
This expenditure costs associated with management, oversight, and coordination of the related CDBG funded projects.

N/A
21A
6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities: N/ A Location Description: 280 N. 3rd Avenue, Oakdale, CA 95361 Planned Activities: Administration of CDBG projects for the City of Oakdale in FY 23-24.

11. City of Oakdale - Wood Basin Area Storm Drain Improvements Project FY 23-24 (CDBG) Target Area(s): Oakdale
Goals Supported: Improve Infrastructure in Low-Income Neighborhoods Needs Addressed: Public Infrastructure Improvement
Funding: CDBG - $100,000
March 31, 2023 Final Draft Annual Action Plan 29
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Newman City Council
Agenda Item: 10.e.

City Council Meeting
of April 11, 2023
APPROVAL OF 2023-2024 CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 2023- , Approving the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with Stanislaus County and authorizing the City Manager to execute the CDBG SubRecipient Agreement for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 .

BACKGROUND:

The City of Newman has been a part of the Stanislaus County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) consortium since 2005. During this time, the City of Newman has been allocated over $2.8 million dollars in CDBG funding. This funding has allowed to City to partake in projects such as the Teen Center Computer Lab, Pioneer Park Rehabilitation and various infrastructure projects (i.e. curb, gutter, sidewalk, water lines, etc.) improving Inyo Avenue and Yolo, Fresno, Merced, Tulare, P, Q, R, Sand T Streets.

ANALYSIS:

The attached agreement allows Stanislaus County to receive entitlement funds as an "urban county" and disperse said funds to the CDBG Consortium in accordance with required population and poverty calculations.

In order to receive CDBG funds, each Member City must be designated as a sub-recipient; this designation is renewed on an annual basis. As a member of the Stanislaus County CDBG Consortium, the City of Newman is eligible to receive $$164,872 ($154, 712 program, $10, 160 administration) this fiscal year. The funds will be used to improve infrastructure (water and street/sidewalk repair) in the Steffinson/Sunshine Park Area.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Positive, the City will receive an allocation of $164,712.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the Council adopt Approving the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 CDBG Subrecipient Agreement With Stanislaus County and authorizing the City Manager to execute the CDBG SubRecipient Agreement for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2023- , Approving The FY 2023-2024 CDBG Subrecipient Agreement With Stanislaus County and authorizing the City Manager to execute the CDBG SubRecipient Agreement for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

2. Map of project area
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Holland
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWMAN CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SUBRECIPIENT

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF STANISLAUS AND THE CITY OF

NEWMAN AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXCECUTE THE CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
WHEREAS, the Stanislaus County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Consortium which includes the cities of Ceres, Hughson, Newman, Oakdale, Riverbank, Patterson and Waterford and unincorporated areas of Stanislaus County has been granted a total allocation of $2,335,030 and,
WHEREAS, the City of Newman chooses to participate in the entitlement process thereby receiving a portion of the CDBG entitlement grant to Stanislaus County and participating jurisdictions; and, WHEREAS, the City of Newman allocation of CDBG funds is $164,872 ($154,712 for CDBG project activities and $10,160 to administer) for 2023-2024 Fiscal Year; and WHEREAS, on the April 11th, 2023, City Council and approved the Annual Action Plan with activities eligible under HUD guidelines,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Newman City Council hereby approves the FY 2023/2024 CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with Stanislaus County CDBG allowing the City of Newman to receive its FY 2023/2024 funding allocation.

The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newman held on the 11th day of April, 2023 by Council Member , who moved its adoption, which motion was duly seconded and it was upon roll call carried and the resolution adopted by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST:

Mike Maier,
City Clerk of the City of Newman,
County of Stanislaus, State of California
APPROVED:

Casey Graham,
Mayor of the City of Newman,
County of Stanislaus, State of California
Steffinson/Sunshine Park Area
CDBG Project area
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Newman City Council
Agenda Item: 10. f.

City Council Meeting
of April 11, 2023

APPROVE THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Resolution No. 2023- , Approving the Home Investment Partnerships Program Subrecipient Agreement between the County of Stanislaus and the City of Newman and authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Newman has been a part of the Home Investment Partnerships Program (originally named City of Turlock/Stanislaus County HOME Consortium) for nearly two decades. In order to receive HOME funds, the City must be designated as a sub-recipient; this designation is renewed on an annual basis.

ANALYSIS:

This agreement designates the City of Newman as a HOME sub-recipient of HOME funds for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. As a member of the HOME Consortium, the City of Newman has been allocated $135,827 for this fiscal year.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Positive, the City of Newman will benefit from $135,827 in HOME funding.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement with the Home Investment Partnerships Program.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2023- , Approving the Home Investment Partnerships Program Subrecipient Agreement between the County of Stanislaus and the City of Newman and authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement.

Respectfully submitted,
Michael Holland
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWMAN CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE

HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF STANISLAUS AND THE CITY OF NEWMAN AND

AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE HOME SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
WHEREAS, the Stanislaus County Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program Consortium which includes the cities of Ceres, Hughson, Newman, Oakdale, Riverbank, Patterson, Turlock and Waterford and unincorporated areas of Stanislaus County has been granted a total allocation of $1, 708,364 and,
WHEREAS, the City of Newman chooses to participate in the entitlement process thereby receiving a portion of the HOME entitlement grant to Stanislaus County and participating jurisdictions; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Newman allocation of HOME funds is $135,827 for HOME project activities for 2023-2024 Fiscal Year; and
WHEREAS, on Insert Date of Meeting the April 111
\ 2023 City Council and approved the Annual
Action Plan with activities eligible under HUD guidelines, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Newman City Council hereby approves the HOME Investment Partnership Program between the County of Stanislaus and the City of Newman and authorizes the City Manager to execute the HOME SubRecipient Agreement for FY 2023-2024.

The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newman held on the 11th day of April, 2023 by Council Member , who moved its adoption, which motion was duly seconded and it was upon roll call carried and the resolution adopted by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST:

Mike Maier,
City Clerk of the City of Newman,
County of Stanislaus, State of California
APPROVED:

Casey Graham,
Mayor of the City of Newman,
County of Stanislaus, State of California