Newman City Council
September 8, 2026

AGENDA

NEWMAN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
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 REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE ENABLED ONLY WHEN AT LEAST ONE COUNCIL MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY (Gov. Code § 54953.4(c)(2))

1. Call To Order.

2. Roll Call.

3. Items From The Public.

4. Adjourn To Closed Session
a. Conference With Legal Counsel - Initiation Of Litigation Pursuant To California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): (One Case).
b. Conference With Labor Negotiator – Agency Negotiator: Michael E. Holland - Employee Organizations: Newman Police Officers Association Bargaining Unit - G.C. 54957.6. c. Return To Open Session.

5. Adjournment.

AGENDA

NEWMAN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
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 REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE ENABLED ONLY WHEN AT LEAST ONE COUNCIL MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY (Gov. Code § 54953.4(c)(2))

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 August 25, 2026 Meetings. (View Minutes) d. Adopt Resolution No. 2026- , A Resolution Of Concurrence And Acceptance Of The Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) For Fiscal Year (FY) 2025- 2026 Prepared For The Stanislaus Urban County And Stanislaus Home Consortium. (View Report)

9. Public Hearings.

10. Regular Business
a. Report On The Newman Chamber Of Commerce 2026 Tree Lighting Event At The Downtown Plaza. (View Report)
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2026- , A Resolution Accepting A Bid And Awarding A Contract To Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. DBA TBS Contractors For The Veterans Circle Improvements Project And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Agreement. (View Report) c. Adopt Resolution No. 2026- , A Resolution Approving A Prelitigation Settlement And Release Agreement Between The City Of Newman And West Stanislaus County Fire Protection District And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Said Agreement. (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
September 4 – 7 – Newman Fall Festival.

September 7 – Labor Day Holiday – City Offices Closed.

September 8 – City Council - 7:00 P.M.

September 12 – Youth Soccer Season Begins At Sherman Park.

September 17 – Planning Commission - Cancelled.

September 22 – City Council - 7:00 P.M.

AP Check Register
August 19, 2026 through September 1, 2026
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Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description AMERICAN FIDELITY ASSURANCE CO. 10-00-5830 $ 99.88 128666 8/25/2026 American Fidelity Insurance/ Anthieny $ 99.88 128666 Total
AT&T 10-07-6420 $ 26.85 128668 8/25/2026 Landlines 7-13-26 to 8-12-26 AT&T 10-14-6420 $ 81.54 128668 8/25/2026 Landlines 7-13-26 to 8-12-26 AT&T 10-14-6200 $ 9.41 128668 8/25/2026 Alarm 7-13-26 to 8-12-26 AT&T 63-56-6200 $ 9.40 128668 8/25/2026 Alarm 7-13-26 to 8-12-26 AT&T 60-50-6200 $ 9.41 128668 8/25/2026 Alarm 7-13-26 to 8-12-26 AT&T 63-56-6420 $ 81.96 128668 8/25/2026 Landlines 7-13-26 to 8-12-26 AT&T 10-21-6420 $ 365.88 128668 8/25/2026 Circuit Line Between Fresno St to Ceres 7-13-26 to 8-12-26 AT&T 10-21-6420 $ 28.98 128668 8/25/2026 Landlines 7-13-26 to 8-12-26 $ 613.43 128668 Total
AT&T MOBILITY 73-70-6420 $ 11.35 128667 8/25/2026 Cell Phone Use 7-03-26 to 8-02-26 AT&T MOBILITY 10-45-6420 $ 31.86 128667 8/25/2026 Cell Phone Use 7-03-26 to 8-02-26 AT&T MOBILITY 10-33-6420 $ 94.07 128667 8/25/2026 Cell Phone Use 7-03-26 to 8-02-26 AT&T MOBILITY 10-06-6420 $ 61.34 128667 8/25/2026 Cell Phone Use 7-03-26 to 8-02-26 AT&T MOBILITY 10-44-6200 $ 89.86 128667 8/25/2026 Cell Phone Use 7-03-26 to 8-02-26 AT&T MOBILITY 63-56-6420 $ 448.67 128667 8/25/2026 Cell Phone Use 7-03-26 to 8-02-26 AT&T MOBILITY 10-03-6420 $ 92.57 128667 8/25/2026 Cell Phone Use 7-03-26 to 8-02-26 AT&T MOBILITY 69-47-6420 $ 85.57 128667 8/25/2026 Cell Phone Use 7-03-26 to 8-02-26 AT&T MOBILITY 60-50-6420 $ 515.45 128667 8/25/2026 Cell Phone Use 7-03-26 to 8-02-26 AT&T MOBILITY 22-20-6420 $ 9.10 128667 8/25/2026 Cell Phone Use 7-03-26 to 8-02-26
AT&T MOBILITY 10-21-6420 $ 611.96 128667 8/25/2026 Cell Phone Use 7-03-26 to 8-02-26 AT&T MOBILITY 10-22-6420 $ 268.34 128667 8/25/2026 Cell Phone Use 7-03-26 to 8-02-26 AT&T MOBILITY 10-02-6420 $ 19.57 128667 8/25/2026 Cell Phone Use 7-03-26 to 8-02-26 AT&T MOBILITY 10-07-6420 $ 23.90 128667 8/25/2026 Cell Phone Use 7-03-26 to 8-02-26 $ 2,363.61 128667 Total
Belerique Braxton 60-50-6150 $ 206.38 128669 8/25/2026 Reimbursement for Boots/ Belerique $ 206.38 128669 Total
California Chamber of Commerce 10-21-6300 $ 64.65 128670 8/25/2026 2026 California Labor Law Poster CID 510170 $ 64.65 128670 Total
Canon Financial Services, Inc. 10-21-6200 $ 279.67 128671 8/25/2026 Contract Charges Aug 2026/Copy Charges Jul 2026 Canon Financial Services, Inc. 10-14-6200 $ 300.27 128671 8/25/2026 Contract Charges Aug 2026/Copy Charges Jul 2026 Canon Financial Services, Inc. 60-50-6200 $ 105.76 128671 8/25/2026 Contract Charges Aug 2026/Copy Charges Jul 2026 Canon Financial Services, Inc. 60-50-6200 $ 300.27 128671 8/25/2026 Contract Charges Aug 2026/Copy Charges Jul 2026 Canon Financial Services, Inc. 10-22-6200 $ 418.35 128671 8/25/2026 Contract Charges Aug 2026/Copy Charges Jul 2026 Canon Financial Services, Inc. 63-56-6200 $ 300.27 128671 8/25/2026 Contract Charges Aug 2026/Copy Charges Jul 2026 Canon Financial Services, Inc. 63-56-6200 $ 105.77 128671 8/25/2026 Contract Charges Aug 2026/Copy Charges Jul 2026 $ 1,810.36 128671 Total
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AP Check Register
August 19, 2026 through September 1, 2026
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Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description Castro Denise 10-00-2840 $ 300.00 128672 8/25/2026 Memorial Building Rental Deposit Refund/ Castro $ 300.00 128672 Total
City of Ceres 10-21-6615 $ 18,920.00 128673 8/25/2026 Dispatch Service 7-1-26 to 7-31-26 $ 18,920.00 128673 Total
COMCAST CABLE 10-21-6420 $ 181.00 128674 8/25/2026 High Speed Internet 7-6-26 to 8-5-26/ PD COMCAST CABLE 63-56-6200 $ 76.34 128674 8/25/2026 High speed internet/water COMCAST CABLE 60-50-6200 $ 76.33 128674 8/25/2026 High speed internet/sewer COMCAST CABLE 10-21-6200 $ 76.33 128674 8/25/2026 High speed internet/PD $ 410.00 128674 Total
CRESCENT SUPPLY CO. #1 10-21-6300 $ 30.73 128675 8/25/2026 Uniforms/ Lopez CRESCENT SUPPLY CO. #1 10-21-6300 $ 23.94 128675 8/25/2026 Uniforms/ Arroyo $ 54.67 128675 Total
Dave's Drain Cleaning & Plumbing 10-07-6200 $ 2,860.43 128655 8/25/2026 Plumbing Repair at Theater $ 2,860.43 128655 Total
Dave's Drain Cleaning & Plumbing 63-56-6225 $ 393.75 128676 8/25/2026 Plumbing Repair at Pioneer Park $ 393.75 128676 Total
DJ Dan Entertainment 10-45-6724 $ 430.00 128656 8/25/2026 Inflatable Screen/ Audio for Movie Night DJ Dan Entertainment 10-45-6724 $ 430.00 128656 8/25/2026 Inflatable Screen/ Audio for Movie Night DJ Dan Entertainment 10-45-6724 $ 430.00 128656 8/25/2026 Inflatable Screen/ Audio for Movie Night $ 1,290.00 128656 Total
Elite Uniforms 10-21-6300 $ 1,458.06 128677 8/25/2026 Uniforms/ Framstad $ 1,458.06 128677 Total
Failsafe Testing 10-22-6200 $ 1,375.00 128678 8/25/2026 PumpTesting $ 1,375.00 128678 Total
FGL ENVIRONMENTAL, INC 60-50-6200 $ 397.00 128679 8/25/2026 Inorganic Analysis, Support Analysis FGL ENVIRONMENTAL, INC 60-50-6200 $ 397.00 128679 8/25/2026 Inorganic Analysis, Support Analysis $ 794.00 128679 Total
Firepenny Fire Equipment 10-22-6300 $ 832.85 128680 8/25/2026 Fire Equipment $ 832.85 128680 Total
Freeman Marcus 10-21-6695 $ 76.00 128681 8/25/2026 POST Training Per Diem/ Freeman $ 76.00 128681 Total
Gouveia Engineering, Inc 10-31-6200 $ 410.03 128682 8/25/2026 Project 575.20 Mattos Ranch Parcel Map 26-01 Gouveia Engineering, Inc 10-31-6200 $ 4,854.15 128682 8/25/2026 Project 580.09 Inyo Ave-CUP 24-03 Gouveia Engineering, Inc 10-31-6200 $ 284.03 128682 8/25/2026 Project 585.21 27642 Fig Ln Complex 25.01 Gouveia Engineering, Inc 23-33-6220 $ 150.18 128682 8/25/2026 Project 545.19C 2023 Measure L Gouveia Engineering, Inc 27-44-6200 $ 15,783.60 128682 8/25/2026 Project 555.09 Downtown Plaza Improvements Gouveia Engineering, Inc 23-33-6200 $ 1,500.23 128682 8/25/2026 Project 545.19C 2023 Measure L Gouveia Engineering, Inc 60-50-6200 $ 294.00 128682 8/25/2026 Project 525.15D Jensen Rd Utility Crossing Gouveia Engineering, Inc 18-32-7771 $ 991.85 128682 8/25/2026 Project 545.21 SS4A Q"f: Nl::;'ij>.
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AP Check Register
August 19, 2026 through September 1, 2026
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Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description Gouveia Engineering, Inc 10-31-6200 $ 375.90 128682 8/25/2026 Project 525.01 Public Works General Gouveia Engineering, Inc 20-44-7786 $ 22,998.94 128682 8/25/2026 Project 545.17D CDBG Steff/Sunshine Park Improvements Gouveia Engineering, Inc 23-33-6210 $ 299.97 128682 8/25/2026 Project 545.19C 2023 Measure L $ 47,942.88 128682 Total
GRAINGER 60-50-6225 $ 83.10 128683 8/25/2026 Hour Meters $ 83.10 128683 Total
Guerrero's Tire and Auto Repair, LLC 10-33-6530 $ 77.00 128684 8/25/2026 1 New Tire on Spray Rig/ PW Guerrero's Tire and Auto Repair, LLC 10-44-6530 $ 77.00 128684 8/25/2026 1 New Tire on Spray Rig/ PW $ 154.00 128684 Total
Heredia Oscar Manuel 10-00-2840 $ 300.00 128657 8/25/2026 Memorial Building Rental Deposit Refund/ Heredia $ 300.00 128657 Total
INFOSEND, INC 63-56-6200 $ 1,248.74 128685 8/25/2026 Utility Bill & Late Notice Mailing July 2026 INFOSEND, INC 60-50-6200 $ 1,248.74 128685 8/25/2026 Utility Bill & Late Notice Mailing July 2026 $ 2,497.48 128685 Total
Jara David 10-00-2840 $ 300.00 128686 8/25/2026 Memorial Building Rental Deposit Refund/ Jara $ 300.00 128686 Total
JOE'S LANDSCAPING & CONCR 69-47-6200 $ 16,360.00 128687 8/25/2026 Maintenance Service For The Month of July $ 16,360.00 128687 Total
J's Communications, Inc 10-22-6615 $ 756.00 128658 8/25/2026 Radio Repair $ 756.00 128658 Total
Larry Walker & Associates, Inc 60-50-6200 $ 4,030.24 128659 8/25/2026 Services Rendered Through 4-30-26 $ 4,030.24 128659 Total
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 10-15-6200 $ 1,300.00 128689 8/25/2026 Professional Services Rendered Through 7-31-26 $ 1,300.00 128689 Total
Lou's Gloves, Inc 63-56-6300 $ 91.67 128690 8/25/2026 Nitrile Gloves Lou's Gloves, Inc 10-33-6300 $ 91.67 128690 8/25/2026 Nitrile Gloves Lou's Gloves, Inc 10-07-6300 $ 91.65 128690 8/25/2026 Nitrile Gloves Lou's Gloves, Inc 10-44-6300 $ 91.67 128690 8/25/2026 Nitrile Gloves Lou's Gloves, Inc 69-47-6300 $ 91.67 128690 8/25/2026 Nitrile Gloves Lou's Gloves, Inc 60-50-6300 $ 91.67 128690 8/25/2026 Nitrile Gloves $ 550.00 128690 Total
Madrigal Sara 10-00-2841 $ 20.00 128691 8/25/2026 Pioneer Park Rental Deposit Refund/ Madrigal $ 20.00 128691 Total
MARRIOTT JOHN E. 10-21-6695 $ 76.00 128692 8/25/2026 POST Training Per Diem/ Marriott $ 76.00 128692 Total
McKesson Medical-Surgical 10-22-6300 $ 401.09 128693 8/25/2026 EMS Supplies $ 401.09 128693 Total
Microbac Laboratories, Inc. 63-56-6200 $ 3,035.41 128660 8/25/2026 Water Samples $ 3,035.41 128660 Total
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AP Check Register
August 19, 2026 through September 1, 2026
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Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description MID VALLEY IT, INC 10-21-6200 $ 3,772.14 128694 8/25/2026 IT CONTRACT/PD MID VALLEY IT, INC 60-50-6200 $ 1,886.07 128694 8/25/2026 IT CONTRACT/SEWR MID VALLEY IT, INC 10-14-6200 $ 1,886.08 128694 8/25/2026 IT CONTRACT/FIN MID VALLEY IT, INC 63-56-6200 $ 1,886.07 128694 8/25/2026 IT CONTRACT/WATR $ 9,430.36 128694 Total
MID VALLEY IT, INC 10-07-7105 $ 43,351.41 128695 8/25/2026 Server $ 43,351.41 128695 Total
Motorola Solutions, Inc 10-21-6300 $ 1,072.23 128696 8/25/2026 Battery $ 1,072.23 128696 Total
Newman Auto Repair 10-22-6530 $ 1,578.52 128661 8/25/2026 Repair on 2005 Ford F450/ FD Newman Auto Repair 10-22-6530 $ 477.12 128661 8/25/2026 Repair on 2005 Ford F450/ FD Newman Auto Repair 63-56-6530 $ 144.69 128661 8/25/2026 Repair on GMC Yukon/ CE Newman Auto Repair 60-50-6530 $ 144.70 128661 8/25/2026 Repair on GMC Yukon/ CE Newman Auto Repair 10-22-6530 $ 109.15 128661 8/25/2026 Repair on 2014 GMC Sierra/ FD Newman Auto Repair 63-56-6530 $ 260.68 128661 8/25/2026 Repair on Honda Civic/ CE Newman Auto Repair 60-50-6530 $ 260.69 128661 8/25/2026 Repair on Honda Civic/ CE Newman Auto Repair 10-22-6530 $ 220.00 128661 8/25/2026 Repair on E55/ FD $ 3,195.55 128661 Total
Newman Auto Repair 10-22-6530 $ 248.03 128697 8/25/2026 Repair on 2014 GMC Sierra/ FD Newman Auto Repair 10-22-6530 $ 1,641.61 128697 8/25/2026 Repair on 2005 Ford F450/ FD $ 1,889.64 128697 Total
Nutrien Ag Solutions Inc 60-50-6230 $ 561.11 128698 8/25/2026 17.5 Gallons Makaze, 7.5 Gallons Ultra Pro Nutrien Ag Solutions Inc 60-50-6230 $ 447.14 128698 8/25/2026 15 Gallons Makaze, 5 Gallons Ultra Pro $ 1,008.25 128698 Total
One Step GPS LLC 63-56-6200 $ 153.45 128699 8/25/2026 GPS Fleet Tracking Software One Step GPS LLC 10-22-6200 $ 69.75 128699 8/25/2026 GPS Fleet Tracking Software One Step GPS LLC 10-21-6200 $ 195.30 128699 8/25/2026 GPS Fleet Tracking Software One Step GPS LLC 60-50-6200 $ 153.45 128699 8/25/2026 GPS Fleet Tracking Software $ 571.95 128699 Total
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION NO. 3 10-00-5830 $ 58.00 128700 8/25/2026 Union Dues/ Anthieny $ 58.00 128700 Total
P G & E 60-50-6410 $ 1,053.94 128701 8/25/2026 Gas & Electric @ City Hall 7-3-26 to 8-3-26 P G & E 63-56-6510 $ 57.59 128701 8/25/2026 Natural Gas Pumped @ CNG Fueling Station 7-9-26 to 8-7-26 P G & E 10-33-6510 $ 460.74 128701 8/25/2026 Natural Gas Pumped @ CNG Fueling Station 7-9-26 to 8-7-26 P G & E 10-21-6510 $ 57.59 128701 8/25/2026 Natural Gas Pumped @ CNG Fueling Station 7-9-26 to 8-7-26 P G & E 10-07-6410 $ 1,053.94 128701 8/25/2026 Gas & Electric @ City Hall 7-3-26 to 8-3-26 P G & E 60-50-6410 $ 167.88 128701 8/25/2026 Storm Pump P G & E 69-47-6510 $ 287.96 128701 8/25/2026 Natural Gas Pumped @ CNG Fueling Station 7-9-26 to 8-7-26 P G & E 60-50-6510 $ 57.59 128701 8/25/2026 Natural Gas Pumped @ CNG Fueling Station 7-9-26 to 8-7-26 Q"f: Nl::;'ij>.
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AP Check Register
August 19, 2026 through September 1, 2026
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Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description P G & E 63-56-6410 $ 1,053.93 128701 8/25/2026 Gas & Electric @ City Hall 7-3-26 to 8-3-26 P G & E 10-44-6510 $ 230.37 128701 8/25/2026 Natural Gas Pumped @ CNG Fueling Station 7-9-26 to 8-7-26 $ 4,481.53 128701 Total
Public Agency Coalition Enterprise 10-00-2260 $ 27,410.27 128688 8/25/2026 Health Insurance Premium Kaiser/ September 2026 Public Agency Coalition Enterprise 10-00-2260 $ 20,031.40 128688 8/25/2026 Health Insurance Premium Anthemn/ September 2026 $ 47,441.67 128688 Total
Rael & Letson 10-14-6200 $ 2,300.00 128662 8/25/2026 2025-2026 GASB 68 Disclosure $ 2,300.00 128662 Total
ROCHA BACKHOE SERVICE, IN 10-33-6300 $ 942.50 128702 8/25/2026 12.18 Tons Blacktop ROCHA BACKHOE SERVICE, IN 63-56-6300 $ 942.50 128702 8/25/2026 12.18 Tons Blacktop $ 1,885.00 128702 Total
RRM DESIGN GROUP, INC. 17-44-7780 $ 3,726.50 128703 8/25/2026 Newman Nature Park $ 3,726.50 128703 Total
SAFE-T-LITE 10-21-7105 $ 829.30 128663 8/25/2026 Portable Speed Bumps $ 829.30 128663 Total
San Joaquin Valley Drainage Authority 60-50-6635 $ 828.00 128704 8/25/2026 Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program/ Second Installment $ 828.00 128704 Total
Scott's PPE Recon, Inc 10-22-6300 $ 927.42 128705 8/25/2026 Fire Prevention Jumpsuit Repair/ FD $ 927.42 128705 Total
Stanislaus County Dept of Environmental Resources 10-46-6200 $ 469.00 128706 8/25/2026 Business Plan Fee, GENVSQG, CUPA, CERS/ Corp Yard Stanislaus County Dept of Environmental Resources 60-50-6675 $ 411.00 128706 8/25/2026 Business Plan Fee, GENVSQG, CUPA, CERS/ WWTP $ 880.00 128706 Total
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 10-14-6300 $ 12.27 128707 8/25/2026 Wrist Rest STAPLES ADVANTAGE 10-21-6300 $ 106.32 128707 8/25/2026 Coffee, Pens, Memeo Books STAPLES ADVANTAGE 10-14-6300 $ 23.05 128707 8/25/2026 Wrist Rest, Stapler STAPLES ADVANTAGE 60-50-6300 $ 23.05 128707 8/25/2026 Wrist Rest, Stapler STAPLES ADVANTAGE 63-56-6300 $ (10.78) 128707 8/25/2026 Return of Stapler STAPLES ADVANTAGE 60-50-6300 $ 12.26 128707 8/25/2026 Wrist Rest STAPLES ADVANTAGE 60-50-6300 $ (10.78) 128707 8/25/2026 Return of Stapler STAPLES ADVANTAGE 63-56-6300 $ 18.39 128707 8/25/2026 Shredder Oil, Pens STAPLES ADVANTAGE 63-56-6300 $ 12.26 128707 8/25/2026 Wrist Rest STAPLES ADVANTAGE 60-50-6300 $ 18.40 128707 8/25/2026 Shredder Oil, Pens STAPLES ADVANTAGE 63-56-6300 $ 23.04 128707 8/25/2026 Wrist Rest, Stapler STAPLES ADVANTAGE 10-14-6300 $ 18.40 128707 8/25/2026 Shredder Oil, Pens STAPLES ADVANTAGE 10-14-6300 $ (10.79) 128707 8/25/2026 Return of Stapler $ 235.09 128707 Total
State Water Resources Control Board 60-50-6690 $ 228.00 128708 8/25/2026 Wastewater Operator in Training Application/ Belerique $ 228.00 128708 Total
SWRCB-DWOCP 63-56-6690 $ 60.00 128716 8/26/2026 Drinking Water Distribution Cert/ Garza Q"f: Nl::;'ij>.
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AP Check Register
August 19, 2026 through September 1, 2026
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Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description $ 60.00 128716 Total
SWRCB-DWOCP 63-56-6690 $ 60.00 128717 8/26/2026 Drinking Water Treatment Operator Cert/ Garza $ 60.00 128717 Total
The Sherman-Williams Company 69-47-6225 $ 138.85 128709 8/25/2026 Paint & Paint Supplies for Public Works The Sherman-Williams Company 10-33-6225 $ 138.84 128709 8/25/2026 Paint & Paint Supplies for Public Works $ 277.69 128709 Total
Thomas Darla Ann 17-36-7780 $ 2,600.00 128664 8/25/2026 Prop 1 News Grant $ 2,600.00 128664 Total
Tibbetts Investigations 10-21-6200 $ 2,448.00 128665 8/25/2026 Background Investigation/ Framstad $ 2,448.00 128665 Total
True Blue Veterinary Group 10-21-6208 $ 1,189.01 128710 8/25/2026 Shelter Animals $ 1,189.01 128710 Total
Turlock Mosquito Abatement District 60-50-6200 $ 121.41 128711 8/25/2026 Spraying @ Wetlands Area Canal & Braza Rd August 2026 $ 121.41 128711 Total
Westside Connect 10-22-6200 $ 52.00 128713 8/25/2026 Newspaper Subscription/ FD $ 52.00 128713 Total
Wex Bank 10-22-6500 $ 1,366.74 128714 8/25/2026 Gas and Diesel Purchases 7-16-26 to 8-15-26 Wex Bank 10-33-6500 $ 380.17 128714 8/25/2026 Gas and Diesel Purchases 7-16-26 to 8-15-26 Wex Bank 69-47-6500 $ 417.88 128714 8/25/2026 Gas and Diesel Purchases 7-16-26 to 8-15-26 Wex Bank 60-50-6500 $ 1,481.34 128714 8/25/2026 Gas and Diesel Purchases 7-16-26 to 8-15-26 Wex Bank 10-21-6500 $ 3,117.85 128714 8/25/2026 Gas and Diesel Purchases 7-16-26 to 8-15-26 Wex Bank 63-56-6500 $ 811.66 128714 8/25/2026 Gas and Diesel Purchases 7-16-26 to 8-15-26 Wex Bank 10-44-6500 $ 181.70 128714 8/25/2026 Gas and Diesel Purchases 7-16-26 to 8-15-26 Wex Bank 10-07-6500 $ 110.13 128714 8/25/2026 Gas and Diesel Purchases 7-16-26 to 8-15-26 $ 7,867.47 128714 Total
WHETSTONE JOHN 63-00-2010 $ 32.39 128712 8/25/2026 Refund Check 017595-000, 656 CEDAR MOUNTAIN $ 32.39 128712 Total
White Brenner, LLP 10-15-6200 $ 70.11 128715 8/25/2026 Professional Srvcs Rendered Through Jul 2026 Contracts White Brenner, LLP 10-15-6200 $ 455.72 128715 8/25/2026 Professional Srvcs Rendered Through Jul 2026 Labor & Employme White Brenner, LLP 10-15-6200 $ 126.69 128715 8/25/2026 Professional Srvcs Rendered Through Jul 2026 HR White Brenner, LLP 10-15-6200 $ 1,078.15 128715 8/25/2026 Through Jul 2026 General Municipal White Brenner, LLP 10-15-6200 $ 1,226.92 128715 8/25/2026 Professional Srvcs Rendered Through Jul 2026 West Stan White Brenner, LLP 10-15-6200 $ 70.11 128715 8/25/2026 Professional Srvcs Rendered Through Jul 2026 Real Estate White Brenner, LLP 10-15-6200 $ 0.80 128715 8/25/2026 Professional Srvcs Rendered Through Jul 2026 Litigation $ 3,028.50 128715 Total
$ 253,805.64 Grand Total
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MINUTES

NEWMAN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 25, 2026
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 REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE ENABLED ONLY WHEN AT LEAST ONE COUNCIL MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY (Gov. Code § 54953.4(c)(2))

1. Call To Order - Mayor Graham 6:30 P.M.

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

ABSENT: None.

3. Items From The Public – None.

4. Adjourn To Closed Session - 6:31 P.M.
a. Conference With Legal Counsel - Initiation Of Litigation Pursuant To California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): (One Case).
b. Conference With Labor Negotiator – Agency Negotiator: Michael E. Holland - Employee Organizations: Newman Police Officers Association Bargaining Unit - G.C. 54957.6. c. Conference With Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation – G.C. 54956.9. (One Case). d. Return To Open Session - 7:03 P.M.

No Reportable Action Was Taken.

5. Adjournment.

ACTION: On A Motion By Pimentel, Seconded By Tomlinson, The Meeting Was Adjourned At 7:04 P.M. By The Following Vote: AYES: Pimentel, Ball, Tomlinson, Harden, And Mayor Graham; NOES:

None; ABSENT: None; NOT PARTICIPATING: None.
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NEWMAN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25, 2026
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 REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE ENABLED ONLY WHEN AT LEAST ONE COUNCIL MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY (Gov. Code § 54953.4(c)(2))

1. Call To Order - Mayor Graham 7:05 P.M.

2. Pledge Of Allegiance.

3. Invocation – Council Member Pimentel.

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

ABSENT: None.

5. Declaration Of Conflicts Of Interest – None.

6. Ceremonial Matters.
a. Presentation By Turlock Mosquito Abatement District.

David Heft, General Manager, Turlock Mosquito Abatement District, Explained That The Said District Covers The City Of Newman For Mosquito Abatement And Disease Surveillance. Heft Reviewed Mosquito Related Issues, Transmitted Diseases, Virus Activity, Types Of Mosquitoes, Preventative Measures, And Mosquito Control Strategies/Methods. He Noted That They Only Apply Less Than One Ounce Of Chemical Per Acre Aerially.

Council Member Pimentel Inquired If The Chemical Was Mixed With Something Prior To Being Spread.

David Heft Explained That It Was A Straight Chemical Fine Mist That Gets Distributed.

Council Member Pimentel Asked How They Treat The Larva.

David Heft Pointed Out That The Larva Were Treated Differently By Using Bacteria And Hormones That Were Non-Toxic To Humans And Pets; Heft Noted That They Also Utilize Non-Harmful Hormones To Keep The Larva In The Juvenile Stage.
b. Presentation By Stanislaus County Regarding Unpermitted Food Vendors.

Robert Kostlivy, Stanislaus County Director of Environmental Resources, Reviewed A Presentation Regarding Unpermitted Food Vendors, Including The Risks, Challenges, And Public Safety Concerns Associated With Their Operations. Kostlivy Proposed The Creation Of An Interagency Task Force That Included Each Of The County’s Cities To Combat Unpermitted Food Vendors. He Provided Examples Of Unpermitted Commissaries In Stanislaus County And Explained That These Operations Create An Unfair Economic Disadvantage For Legally Permitted Businesses, Resulting In Financial Losses For Local Businesses That Comply With Regulatory Requirements. c. Recognition Of Lieutenant Brett Short.

Chief Framstad Reviewed Lieutenant Brett Short’s Career Highlights And Congratulated Him On His Retirement.

Evyn Galvan, Field Representative for Assemblymember Juan Alanis, Presented Lieutenant Short With An Assembly Resolution And Congratulated Lieutenant Short On His Retirement.

Supervisor Condit Presented Lieutenant Short, On Behalf Of The Board Of Supervisors A Proclamation For His Dedication And Service To The City Of Newman.

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

Paul Willette, Director Of Ambulance Operations For Patterson Ambulance, Informed Everyone That Patterson Ambulance Has Been Providing Mutual Aid To Newman And Gustine More Frequently And Explained That They Were Trying To Provide A More Scheduled And Stable Service To The Community. Willette Explained That The County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Allowed Patterson Ambulance To Provide Services In Zone A, And Noted That They Were Currently In The Contractor Agreement Phase To Provide Service. He Concluded By Stating That Patterson Ambulance’s Intent Was To Stabilize EMS Presence In The Community.

Paul Rey, 809 Southington, Stated That He Was There To Address The Flock Cameras. Rey Noted That He Believes The City Does What Was Best For The Community But He Has Issues With The Flock Company Itself. He Mentioned That There Have Been Breaches Of Public Trust, Violations, And Some Cities Were Actually Suing The Flock Company. Rey Expressed That He Didn’t Believe That Flock Could Be Trusted And Felt That Cameras Were An Invasion Of Privacy.

8. Consent Calendar
a. Waive All Readings Of Ordinances And Resolutions Except By Title. b. Approval Of Warrants.
c. Approval Of Minutes Of The August 11, 2026 Meetings.

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

9. Public Hearings – None.

10. Regular Business
a. Presentation Regarding The Newman Police Department's Use Of Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Technology.

Chief Framstad Reviewed A Presentation Regarding The City Of Newman Police Department's Automated License Plate Readers. Framstad Discussed Accountability And Oversight, Compliance With California Law, Transparency, Data Sharing, The Department’s Utilization, Camera Locations, What Is Captured By The Plate Readers, What Is Not Captured By The Plate Readers, Facts About Flock Cameras, The Costs, And Actual Local Investigations That Involved Use Of The City’s Plate Readers.

Paul Rey Asked About The National Lookup Data Feature On The Flock Cameras.

Chief Framstad Reported That They Were Only Sharing Data With A Select Number Of Agencies Within The State Of California And Not Being Shared Nationally Or With Any Federal Agencies.

Rebecca Tacheira Asked About The Security Of The Cloud And Whether There Were Any Planned Upgrades.

Chief Framstad Noted That There Were No Plans To Upgrade.

City Manager Holland Explained That The Flock Cameras In Newman Were License Plate Readers Only.

Council Member Pimentel Inquired If, On The City Website, It Showed Who We Share Data With And Who Shares With Us.

Chief Framstad Replied That The Public Can See Who The City Shares Data With And Who Shares Data With The Newman’s Police Department.

Council Member Pimentel Questioned When The City Flock Contract Expired.

Chief Framstad Noted That The Contract Expired In August Of 2027.

Council Member Harden Asked What Criteria Was Used To Share Data With Other Agencies, And Do The Other Agencies Use The Same Criteria.

Chief Framstad Reported That The Flock Data Was Set Not To Share Data With Out-Of-State And Federal Agencies.

Mayor Graham Pointed Out That The Cameras Were A Vital Tool To Solving Serious Crimes Throughout The Country. Graham Pointed Out That Improper Use Of The Data Was A Crime. b. Authorize The City Manager To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding With The Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District For School Resource Officer Services.

Council Member Harden Inquired When Would The School Resource Officer (SRO) Be On Campus.

City Manager Holland Replied That They Were Already On Campus.

ACTION: On A Motion By Tomlinson, Seconded By Harden, The Council Authorized The City Manager To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding With The Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District For School Resource Officer Services, By The Following Roll Call Vote: AYES:

Pimentel, Ball, Tomlinson, Harden, And Mayor Graham; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; NOT PARTICIPATING: None.

11. Items From District Five Stanislaus County Supervisor.

Supervisor Condit Reported That There Would Be A Community Cleanup Sponsored By Stanislaus County On September 12th At Orestimba High School From 7 A.M. To 1 P.M. Condit Provided An Update On The Crows Landing Air Base, Stating That The Fourteen Million Dollar Underground Construction Project Was Scheduled To Be Completed By The Spring Of 2027. He Explained That He Was Still Trying To Secure A Level 3 Trauma Center Located At The Old Air Base Site Sometime In The Future. Condit Noted That He Recently Spoke With Dr. Sanders At Modesto Junior College, And They Were Still Committed To Having A Campus At The Said Site.

Council Member Tomlinson Asked For An Update On Paving Stuhr Road.

Supervisor Condit Stated That He Would Reach Out To County Staff About Stuhr Road.

Council Member Pimentel Inquired If There Would Be Hazardous Waste Or Shredding At The Community Cleanup.

Supervisor Condit Explained That The Community Cleanup Was Intended More For Bulky Items.

James Tacheira Asked If An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Had Been Completed Related To The Crows Landing Air Base Construction.

Supervisor Condit Stated That An EIR Had Been Completed Prior To His Tenure But Noted That A New EIR May Be Required Depending On Future Uses At Said Site.

12. Items From The City Manager And Staff.

City Manager Holland Congratulated Lieutenant Short On His Retirement. Holland Thanked David Heft For His Mosquito Presentation. He Pointed Out That There Have Been Some Public Record Requests Regarding Data Centers And American Disabilities Act Compliance. Holland Reminded Everyone That The Fall Festival Was Coming Up And Time Was Running Out To Purchase A Veterans Circle Commemorative Engraved Brick. He Noted That The Company Conducting The City Manager Search Would Be In Newman And Wished To Speak To The City Council Individually.

Council Member Harden Asked When The Last Day For The Commemorative Brick Sales Would Be.

City Manager Holland Indicated That There Was About A Week And A Half Left.

Recreation Director/Community Liaison Mendoza Reported That The Recreation Department Would Be Hosting The Kid Zone At The Fall Festival Saturday And Sunday, September 5th & 6th. Mendoza Explained That Youth Soccer Practices Were Underway And Urged People To Be Cautious Near Those Practice Areas. She Noted That The Adult Basketball Program Was Continuing At Yolo.

Chief Framstad Stated That The Police Department Had Stickers Made And They Would Be Handing Them Out At The Fall Festival And Mentioned That He Looked Forward To Meeting Community Members. Framstad Thanked Mike Maier For All His Help With Revising The Police Department Web Page.

Public Works Director Spankowski Thanked Robert Kostlivy From Stanislaus County Environmental Resources And David Heft From Turlock Mosquito Abatement District For Their Presentations.

Spankowski Reported That He Was Working To Get A Balance Of Plants And Water At The NEWS Project To Control The Mosquitoes. He Stated That The Public Works Department Was Preparing For The Fall Festival And Invited The Public To Stop And Visit The City’s Outreach Booth At Said Event.

Spankowski Explained That The Measure “L” Project Would Begin In September And Was Sheduled To Be Completed In The Fall. He Concluded By Mentioning That Bids For The Veterans Circle Would Be Brought To Council For Consideration In September.

Chief Bowen Reported That The Fire Department Had Been Busy Responding To Mutual Aid Requests Throughout The State. Bowen Stated That The Department Would Be At The Fall Festival Providing Fire Truck Rides And An Obstacle Course.

13. Items From City Council Members.

Council Member Ball Explained That He Looked Forward To The Fall Festival And Appreciated That The Community And The Council Were United.

Council Member Tomlinson Thanked The Community For Their Input.

Council Member Harden Thanked Everyone For Coming And Noted That There Had Been Some Good Discussions.

Mayor Graham Congratulated Lieutenant Short On His Retirement. Graham Thanked The Community For Their Input.

14. Adjournment.

ACTION: On A Motion By Tomlinson, Seconded By Harden, And Unanimously Carried, The Meeting Was Adjourned At 9:14 P.M.

Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Newman City Council
Agenda Item: 8.d.

City Council Meeting
of September 8, 2026

ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF CONCURRENCE AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-2026

PREPARED FOR THE STANISLAUS URBAN COUNTY AND STANISLAUS HOME CONSORTIUM RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-, A Resolution Of Concurrence And Acceptance Of The Consolidated Annual Performance And Evaluation Report (CAPER) For Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Prepared For The Stanislaus Urban County And Stanislaus HOME Consortium
BACKGROUND:

As required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Stanislaus County Consortium that includes the Cities of Oakdale, Hughson, Patterson, Newman, Ceres, Waterford and Stanislaus County has prepared a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to document progress made in accomplishing goals set forth in the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan. The report includes the accomplishments of the individual jurisdictions participating in the Stanislaus County Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Consortium also known as the Stanislaus Urban County for the FY 2025-2026. The need for a public hearing at each member City is no longer required; however, each city must present their respective CDBG accomplishments to their City Councils on an annual basis.

ANALYSIS:

The Draft CAPER was made available for a 15-day review and comment period which began on August 7, 2026 and ended August 21, 2026. The Final CAPER is now before the City Council for recommendation of approval to the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting to be September 15, 2026. Upon approval by the Board of Supervisors, the CAPER will be submitted to HUD for final certification.

During the reporting period, the City continued with the planning and design of the Steffensen-Sunshine Area project and construction is tentatively scheduled to start in the Spring of 2027. The project consists of tree removal, sidewalk, curb, gutter street repair and overlay. These repairs are necessary due to severe damage by tree roots. The work will be performed on both sides of the 1900 block of Leslie Avenue, Sydney A venue, Pine Street and Pine Court.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Positive, the City of Newman was allocated $145,177 in FY 2025-2026.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2026- , A Resolution Of Concurrence And Acceptance Of The Consolidated Annual Performance And Evaluation Report (CAPER) For Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Prepared For The Stanislaus Urban County And Stanislaus HOME Consortium ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2026- , A Resolution Of Concurrence And Acceptance Of The Consolidated Annual Performance And Evaluation Report (CAPER) For Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Prepared For The Stanislaus Urban County And Stanislaus HOME Consortium

2. Draft FY 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER).

Respectfully submitted,

REVIEWED/CONCUR
Michael Holland
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

A RESOLUTION OF CONCURRENCE AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONSOLIDATED

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-2026 PREPARED FOR THE STANISLAUS URBAN COUNTY AND STANISLAUS HOME

CONSORTIUM
WHEREAS, the Stanislaus County Urban County includes the Cities of Oakdale, Hughson, Newman, Patterson, Ceres, Riverbank and Waterford and unincorporated areas of Stanislaus County have received and expended CDBG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for FY 2025-2026 ; and,
WHEREAS, the Stanislaus HOME Consortium which includes the Stanislaus Urban County and the City of Turlock, and the unincorporated areas of Stanislaus County have received HOME funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for FY 2025-2026; and WHEREAS, the City as a member of the Stanislaus Urban County and the HOME Consortium is required to assist the County in the CAPER process to report their project status and to document progres made in accomplishing goals set forth in the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan; and WHEREAS, the Draft CAPER was made available for a 15-day public review period from August 7, 2026 through August 21, 2026 to allow the public the opportunity to review and provide comments prior to the public hearing by the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Newman City Council hereby does adopt a Resolution of Concurrence and Support of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Fiscal Year 2025-2026 prepared for the Stanislaus Urban County and the Stanislaus HOME Consortium.

The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newman held on the 8th day of September, 2026 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
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

STANISLAUS HOME CONSORTIUM AND

STANISLAUS URBAN COUNTY

CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE

AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development Entitlement Programs
August 2026
Prepared by:

Stanislaus County Planning and Community Development Department 1010 10th Street, Suite 3400
Modesto, CA 95354
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 1

STANISLAUS HOME CONSORTIUM AND STANISLAUS URBAN COUNTY

MEMBERS
Stanislaus County
Chairman Vito Chiesa
Vice Chairman Terry Withrow
Supervisor Buck Condit
Supervisor Mani Grewal
Supervisor Channce Condit
City of Ceres
Mayor Javier Lopez
Vice Mayor Daniel A. Martinez
Councilmember James Casey
Councilmember Rosalinda L. Vierra
Councilmember Cerina Otero
City of Hughson _____ ________ _
Mayor George Carr
Mayor Pro Tern Randy Crooker
Councilmember Julie Ann Strain
Councilmember Alan McFadon
Councilmember Susana Vasquez
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 2 Stanislaus Home Consortium and Stanislaus Urban Coun Members City of Newm_ a_n ___________ _
Mayor Casey Graham
Councilmember Scott Ball
Councilmember Shane Tomlinson
Councilmember Gisel Pimentel
Councilmember Matthew Harden
Ci~ of Oakdale
Mayor Cherilyn Bairos
Mayor Pro Tern Kayleigh Gilbert
Councilmember Jarod Pitassi
Councilmember Jeff Kettering
Councilmember Richard Murdoch
City of Patterson~------
Mayor Michael Clauzel
Councilmember Gabriela Hernandez
Councilmember Kendra Mora
Councilmember Carlos Roque
Councilmember (Vacant)
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 3 Stanislaus Home Consortium and Stanislaus Urban Coun Members Cify of Riverbank _______ ~_
Mayor Rachel Hernandez
Vice Mayor John C. Pimentel
Councilmember Luis Uribe
Councilmember Cindy Fosi
Councilmember Stacy Call
Ci~ of Waterford ________ _
Mayor Charlie Goeken
Vice Mayor Jamie Hilton
Councilmember Christine Harris
Councilmeniber Elizabeth Talbott
Councilmember Guadalupe "Lupita" Gutierrez
City of Turlock - Only_ participates in Stanislaus Home Consortium Mayor Amy Bublak
Vice Mayor Rebecka Monez
Councilmember Kevin Bixel
Councilmember Cassandra Abram
Councilmember Erika Phillips
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS
STANISLAUS HOME CONSORTIUM AND STANISLAUS URBAN COUNTY MEMBERS 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5
TABLE OF FIGURES 6
INTRODUCTION 7
CR-05 - GOALS AND OUTCOMES 10
CR-10 - RACIAL AND ETHNIC COMPOSITION OF FAMILIES ASSISTED 17 CR-15 - RESOURCES AND INVESTMENTS 91.520(A) 19
CR-20 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING 91.520(8) 26
CR-25 - HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS 91.220(0, E); 91.320(0, E); 91.520(C) 30 CR-30 - PUBLIC HOUSING 91.220(H); 91.320(J) 36
CR-35-OTHER ACTIONS 91.220(J)-(K); 91.320(I)-(J) 38
CR-40 - MONITORING 91.220 AND 91.230 44
CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(C) 49
CR-50 - HOME 24 91.520 (d) 50
CR-58 - SECTION 3 51
CR-60 - ESG 91.520(G) (ESG RECIPIENTS ONLY) 54
CR-65 - PERSONS ASSISTED 59
CR-70 - ESG 91.520(G) -ASSISTANCE PROVIDED AND OUTCOMES 63 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 5

TABLE OF FIGURES
Table 1 Urban County Allocations
Table 2 HOME Consortium Allocation
Table 3 CDBG CARES Act Allocations
Table 4 Consolidated Plan Goals
Table 5 Consolidated Plan Goals Funding Source
Table 6 Goals Accomplishments - Strategic Plan and Program Year 1 Table 7 Community Emergency Response Goal Accomplishments Table 8 Urban County Members Infrastructure Projects
Table 9 Assistance to Racial and Ethnic Populations by Source of Funds Table 10 CARES Program Assistance to Racial and Ethnic Populations Table 11 Resources Made Available
Table 12 Identify the Geographic Distribution and Location of Investments Table 13 Fiscal Year Summary - HOME Match Report
Table 14 HOME Match Contribution Sources for the Federal Fiscal Year Table 15 HOME Program Income
Table 16 Minority Business and Women Business Enterprises Table 17 Minority Owners of Rental Property
Table 18 Relocation and Real Property Acquisition
Table 19 Affordable Housing Number of Households
Table 20 Rental Assistance Number of Households Supported Table 21 Number of Persons Served
Table 22 Total Labor Hours
Table 23 Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program Table 24 Household Information for Homeless Prevention Activities Table 25 Household Information for Rapid Re-Housing Activities Table 26 Shelter Information
Table 27 Household Information for Street Outreach
Table 28 Household Information for Persons Served with ESG Table 29 Age Information
Table 30 Special Population Served
Table 31 Shelter Capacity
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 8 8
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6 INTRODUCTION
The 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) constitutes the first reporting period (Fiscal Year covering the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026) of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Stanislaus County, in partnership with the cities of: Ceres, Hughson, Newman, Oakdale, Patterson, Riverbank, and Waterford form the Stanislaus Urban County (hereafter "Urban County") for purposes of receiving U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program funds. The Urban County, in partnership with the City of Turlock forms the Stanislaus HOME Consortium (hereafter "HOME Consortium") for purposes of receiving HUD HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funding. Stanislaus County serves as lead entity for both the HOME Consortium and the Urban County.

HUD requires the HOME Consortium and Urban County to prepare and adopt a five-year Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) and Annual Action Plans to inform HUD on how the allocated grant funds will be used. At the end of each fiscal year (FY), HUD requires this annual CAPER to report the progress made in accomplishing the goals set forth in the Con Plan, also referred to as a Strategic Plan, and Annual Action Plan (AAP). As a recipient of Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funding in prior FYs, the Urban County reports on NSP program income funds still programmed for use. The projects and activities outlined within this CAPER were administered and overseen by the County's Department of Planning and Community Development.

PROGRAM YEAR 1 - CONSOLI DA TED PLAN 2025-2029
In FY 2025-2026, the HOME Consortium and Urban County continued focusing on effectively administering and implementing CDBG, ESG, HOME, and NSP programs. CDBG funding continued to support public infrastructure improvements throughout the Urban County, with projects progressing through environmental review, design, engineering, procurement, and construction. CDBG Public Service funding assisted nonprofit agencies in providing fair housing, homelessness prevention, youth services, food assistance, senior services, and other essential community programs benefiting vulnerable populations. ESG funding continued to support emergency shelter operations, rapid rehousing, homeless prevention, and supportive services through local nonprofit agencies. These programs emphasized a Housing First approach, helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness quickly access safe shelter, stabilize their housing situations, and transition toward permanent housing. During the upcoming FY, the County anticipates completing the closeout of the NSP grant. Upon HUD approval of the closeout, any remaining NSP program income and other 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 7 eligible funds will be transfer_red to the CDBG program in accordance with HUD requirements, allowing the County to continue investing these resources in eligible community development activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

The annual HUD Entitlement program funding allocated to the Urban County in FY 2025-2026 were:

Table 1 Urban County Allocations
Program Allocation
CDBG $2,302,867.00
ESG $202,582.00
Total $2,505,449.00
The annual HUD Entitlement program funding allocated to the HOME Consortium in FY 2025-2026 was:

Table 2 HOME Consortium Allocation
Pro ram Allocation
HOME $1,234,276.61
FY 2025-2026 marked the third year of the HOME Consortium. During the program year, the County continued to build the foundation of the Consortium by working towards implementing HOME-funded rental housing development projects, developing a Consortium-wide Housing Rehabilitation program and strengthening administrative processes to ensure long-term program compliance and successful project delivery.

The County completed a Request for Proposals (RFP) process to award HOME funds to affordable rental housing developments that will increase the supply of rental housing units within the Consortium service area. Staff also continued development of the Housing Rehabilitation Program, including the addition of assistance for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), by developing program policies, agreements, and administrative procedures necessary· to launch the program.

In addition, the County continued coordinating with the City of Turlock regarding the transition from the former HOME Consortium, including discussions related to unallocated HOME funds and HOME program income administered by the City. The County also worked with consultants, environmental review specialists, legal counsel, and project partners to complete environmental reviews, underwriting, agreement development, and other pre-development activities necessary to advance HOME-assisted projects toward implementation.
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 8 These efforts have positioned the Consortium to expand affordable housing opportunities and continue meeting the housing needs of low- and moderate-income residents throughout Stanislaus County and the participating jurisdictions.

In addition to the funding listed above, the CAPER also reports on the use of HUD CDBG Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding awarded to the Urban County in FYs 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, with an expenditure deadline of June 30, 2026. The CARES Act identified additional funding for the CDBG program to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the community impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

HU D's distribution plan for CDBG CARES Act funding included multiple rounds: an initial round (CV1) that allowed for quick access to funding necessary to address the immediate crisis resulting from the pandemic and funding rounds two and three, CV2 and CV3, that supported post-pandemic community recovery. The Urban County did not receive CV2 funding. The following are the amounts that the Urban County was awarded for CDBG CV1 and CDBG CV3 funding:

Table 3 CDBG CARES Act Allocations
Program Allocation
CDBG Round One (CV1) Allocation: $1,358,994.00
CDBG Round Three (CV3) Allocation: $1,432,755.00
Total $2,791,749.00
CDBG, ESG, NSP, and HOME funds are designed to primarily serve the low-income community as defined by the Area Median Income (AMI) limits per program for Stanislaus County as determined by HUD. Funds are used by the HOME Consortium and Urban County to meet the following goals of the Con Plan:

Table 4 Consolidated Plan Goals
Goal Number Goal Description
One Support affordable housing and promote accessible housing options Two Work to address, prevent and mitigate homelessness
Three Improve infrastructure and public facilities
Four Provide essential public services
Five Administration
In FY 2025-2026, the HOME Consortium and Urban County continued to collaborate with the Stanislaus Community System of Care (CSOC), the local federally recognized Continuum of Care (CoC), on homeless services and programs. A CoC is an integrated system of care that guides and 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 9 tracks homeless individuals and households through a comprehensive array of housing and services designed to prevent and end homelessness. Services supported with ESG funding are brought to the local CoC for feedback and to ensure coordination with countywide efforts to address homelessness.

The County's Department of Planning and Community Development has also served as the Administrative Entity for the local CoC for state ESG (CA-ESG) since 2017. The department works with the CoC to identify service needs and allocates the CA-ESG funding through its annual grant application process. Over the last few years, the local CoC area has received approximately $350,000 annually in CA-ESG funding.

This CAPER addresses a series of questions and answers in relation to specific program funding received by the HOME Consortium and Urban County. The information provided in the CAPER is limited to the specific questions that HUD requires of Stanislaus County, as the lead entity, and does not address any other federal or state funding received by the members of the HOME Consortium and Urban County. The CAPER is submitted through HUD's Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) which limits the length of responses to each question.

CR-05 - GOALS AND OUTCOMES

PROGRESS THE JURISDICTION HAS MADE IN CARRYING OUT ITS STRATEGIC PLAN AND ITS ACTION PLAN. 91.520(A)
This could be an overview that includes major initiatives and highlights that were proposed and executed throughout the program year.

The priorities identified in the Con Plan are to improve public infrastructure and facilities, support affordable housing and promote accessible housing options, provide essential public services, and work to address, prevent and mitigate homelessness. In many neighborhoods and communities throughout the planning area, public infrastructure (sewer, curb, gutter, sidewalk, storm drainage, etc.) is minimal or non-existent, causing this to be a high priority need. All of the Urban County members utilize CDBG funds for infrastructure improvement projects in an effort to improve the quality of life for residents in and around the project areas.

Through the CDBG Public Services Grant (CDBG-PSG) program, the Urban County set aside approximately 15% of its annual CDBG allocation for programs that provide services to low to moderate-income households (families or individuals). A total of $345,430 in funding was awarded to six (6) public service programs to carry-out a number of needed services that included assistance to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. Approximately 1,211 individuals received 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 10 some form of service, from CDBG-PSG funded programs ranging from meals and shelter for lowincome households to emergency food assistance.

Through the HOME Program, the HOME Consortium continued implementing its third program year as the newly established lead entity. During FY 2025-2026, the HOME Consortium focused on administering the annual HOME allocation, coordinating with participating jurisdictions, developing and implementing program policies and procedures, and advancing affordable housing activities.

Efforts included the development of a new Housing Rehabilitation Program to include assistance for the rehabilitation of ADUs, project environmental reviews and project pre-development activities, and coordination with affordable housing developers to facilitate future HOME-assisted housing opportunities.

Throughout FY 2025-2026, the Urban County and the local CoC worked together on strengthening efforts to address and collaborate on homeless issues. Those efforts included working with the CoC and other entitlement jurisdictions to:
• Oversee and monitor programs for federal compliance
• Support the Coordinated Entry System (CES)
• Support the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) • Update local CES policies and procedures
CDBG CV1 and CDBG CV3 funding were awarded in prior years through a competitive grant application process. A total of twelve (12) programs provided by eight (8) service providers were funded CDBG CV funds. During FY 2025-2026, a total of 127 individuals were assisted by these CDBG CV funded programs.
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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 11

COMPARISON OF THE PROPOSED VERSUS ACTUAL OUTCOMES FOR EACH OUTCOME

MEASURE SUBMITTED WITH THE CONSOLI DA TED PLAN AND EXPLAIN, IF APPLICABLE, WHY PROGRESS WAS NOT MADE TOWARD MEETING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. 91.520(G) Categories, priority levels, funding sources and amounts, outcomes/objectives, goal outcome indicators, units of measure, targets, actual outcomes/outputs, and percentage completed for each of the grantee's program year goals.

Table 5 Consolidated Plan Goals Funding Source
Goal Number Program Category Funding Source
One Affordable Housing HOME: $1 ,110,849.61
NSP1 : $289,982.42
NSP3: $612,944.97
Two Homeless ESG: $187,389
Three Non-Housing Community Development CDBG: $1,461 ,864 Four Homeless and Non-Homeless Special CDBG Public Services: $345,430 Needs
Five Other-Administration CDBG: $435,573
ESG: $15,1 93
HOME: $123,427
CDBG CV1 : $68,805.73
CDBG CV3: $286,551
NSP1 : $32,220.26
NSP3: $68,104.99
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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 12 Table 6 Goals Accomplishments - Strategic Plan and Program Year 1 Goal ·indicator Units Expected Actual Percent
Measure Complete
Strategic Plan
One Housing Units 60 40 0 0%
Two Other Other 1,700 2,538 149%
Three Households 2,500 1,427 57% Infrastructure Activities Assisted Four Public service activities other Persons
than Low/Moderate- Income Assisted 6,000 13,664 227%
Housing Benefit
Five Not Applicable
Program Year 1
One Housing Units 60 10 0 0%
Two Other Other 350 223 64%
Three Households 500 250 50% Infrastructure Activities Assisted Four Public service activities other Persons
than Low/Moderate- Income Assisted 1,200 1,211 101%
Housing Benefit
Five Not Applicable
The Community Emergency Response Program goal was established under the FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. Outcomes continue to be reported in this CAPER because CDBG-CV funding remained active through June 30, 2026, which falls within the FY 2025-2026 CAPER reporting period.
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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 13 Table 7 Community Emergency Response Goal Accomplishments Indicator Units Measure Expected Actual Percent
Complete
Strategic Plan
Rapid Re-Housing Households Assisted 385 35 9%
Homeless Persons Persons Assisted 970 1,851 190%
Overnight Shelter
Homeless Prevention Persons Assisted 900 88 9.7%
Other Other 4,361 6,290 144%
Program Year 1
Rapid Re-Housing Households Assisted 10 0 0%
Homeless Persons Persons Assisted 300 66 22%
Overnight Shelter
Homeless Prevention Persons Assisted 10 38 380%
Other Other 500 23 4.6%
Emergency Assistance Funding Source: CDBG CV1 $168,962 and CDBG CV3 $446,281.38

ASSESS HOW THE JURISDICTION'S USE OF FUNDS, PARTICULARLY CDBG, ADDRESSES

THE PRIORITIES AND SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES IDENTIFIED IN THE PLAN, GIVING SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE HIGHEST PRIORITY ACTIVITIES IDENTIFIED.

The Con Plan identifies public infrastructure and facility improvements, affordable housing, public services, and homeless services, as the high priority needs. Consistent with these priorities, the following activities were undertaken:
• Continued with.the design, engineering, and construction of various public infrastructure projects contributing to the improvement of neighborhoods throughout the Urban County. • Continued to fund public service programs through a competitive grant process to assist nonprofits that aid low- and moderate-income persons in need of services (i.e., food, shelter, and youth services).
• Continued to oversee CDBG CV awarded grants, to nonprofits, that were offered through a competitive process to assist the community to prepare, prevent, and protect its residents, service providers, and businesses from the impact of COVID-19. • Continued development of a Consortium-wide Housing Rehabilitation Program, including assistance for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 14 • Development of program policies and procedures, coordinating environmental review and underwriting activities, and working with legal counsel and consultants to establish the administrative framework necessary for long-term program implementation of the HOME program.

The following expenditures of public services program funding occurred during the FY:

CDBG-PSG Program Funded Service Providers (Fiscal Year 2025-2026) Court Appointed Special Advocates of Stanislaus County - Direct Services Project Center for Human Services - Economic and Mobility Program Children's Crisis Center of Stanislaus County - Guardian House Children's Crisis Center of Stanislaus County - Marsha's and Verda's House Healthy Alternatives to Violent Environments - Legal Program We Care Program - Turlock - Substance Abuse-Counseling Program 2024 ESG Program Funded Service Providers
Center for Human Services - Youth Low Barrier Shelter Program · Healthy Alternatives to Violent Environments - Haven Emergency Shelter Program Turning Point Community Programs - Rapid Re-Housing Program 2025 ESG Program Funded Service Providers
Center for Human Services - Youth Low Barrier Shelter Program Healthy Alternatives to Violent Environments - Haven Emergency Shelter Program We Care Program - Turlock - Rapid Re-Housing Program
CDBG CV1 Program Funded Service Providers
Cambridge Academies - Enterprise Connection Program
Center for Human Services - Family Resource Center Concrete Support Children's Crisis Center - CDBG CARES Program
Family Promise of Greater Modesto - Rent/Utility Assistance Program The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield - Feed the Need Program United Samaritans Foundation - Employee Hazard Pay
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER $35,543
$35,543
$35,543
$35,543
$30,543
$172,715
$77,042
$26,830
$85,962
$30,456
$75,900
$81,033
$201,731.50
$201,731.50
$170,691.50
$201,731.50
$201,731.50
$109,578.50
15 CDBG CV3 Program Funded Service Providers
Cambridge Academies - HOST House Shelter Program
Cambridge Academies - Naomi's House Shelter Program
Center for Human Services - Family Resource Center Concrete Support Community Housing and Shelter Services - Rental Assistance Program Healthy Alternatives to Violent Environments - Haven Emergency Shelter Program The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield - Feed the Need Program $200,000
$200,000
$200,000
$180,000
$166,204
$200,000
The competitive grant review process utilized a Grant Review Panel made up of representatives from each of the Urban County's members and the CSOC to ensure progress towards meeting the Con Plan's priorities and addressing community needs.

As the Urban County's lead entity, county staff administratively supported all of the Urban County members on their paths towards meeting the goals in the Con Plan. The following were the projects that the Urban County Members undertook during FY 2025-2026.

Table 8 Urban County Members Infrastructure Projects
Urban County Member Project
Stanislaus County West Modesto Infrastructure Improvements City of Ceres Morrow Village Phase Ill Improvements
City of Hughson 2nd Street Improvements Infrastructure
7th Street Improvements Infrastructure
City of Newman Steffensen-Sunshine Area Infrastructure
City of Oakdale Southwest Downtown Safe Routes to School Improvements North Fifth-South Sixth Improvements
City of Patterson Washburn Infrastructure Improvements Project, 68 E Street Waterline Replacement and 9th Street Improvements
City of Riverbank Water and Sewer Line- High StreeURiverside Drive Project and Pioneer Park ADA Improvements
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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 16 CR-10 - RACIAL AND ETHNIC COMPOSITION OF FAMILIES ASSISTED

DESCRIBE THE FAMILIES ASSISTED (INCLUDING THE RACIAL AND ETHNIC STATUS OF FAMILIES ASSISTED). 91.520(A)
Table 9 Assistance to Racial and Ethnic Populations by Source of Funds Race/Ethnicity CDBG % CDBG ESG % ESG HOME % HOME
White 988 81.59% 76 34.08% 0
Black or African American 65 5.37% 21 9.42% 0
Asian 24 1.98% 2 0.90% 0
American Indian or American Native 16 1.32% 1 0.45% 0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 17 1.40% 4 1.79% 0 Other 101 8.34% 119 53.36% 0
Refused to Answer 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0
Total 1,211 100% 223 100% 0
Hispanic 722 59.62% 69 30.94% 0
Not Hispanic 489 40.38% 154 69.06% 0
Table 10 CARES Program Assistance to Racial and Ethnic Populations Race/Ethnicity CDBGCV Percent
White 96 75.59%
Black or African American 8 6.30%
Asian 9 7.09%
American Indian or American Native 2 1.57%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1 0.79%
Other 11 8.66%
Refused to Answer 0 0.00%
Total 127 100%
Hispanic 97 76.38%
Not Hispanic 30 23.62% ...

Narrative
...

The Urban County and HOME Consortium identify priority community needs through its Consolidated Plan and fund programs that provide services to eligible individuals and households. Tables 9 and 10 above reflect the CDBG-PSG, ESG, and CDBG CV programs administered during FY 2025-2026 and is auto-generated by the HUD CAPER template reflecting demographic information provided by participants and recorded in the HUD Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) reporting system.

The HOME Program is not reflected in the accomplishment tables above because no HOME-funded housing projects were completed or occupied during FY 2025-2026. During the program year, the 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 17 HOME Consortium continued implementing its affordable housing programs through project underwriting, environmental review, agreement development, and coordination with housing developers and participating jurisdictions. These activities are necessary pre-development and administrative steps that will support the construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable housing units in future program years. As HOME-funded projects move into construction and occupancy, beneficiary data will be reported through HUD's IDIS and reflected in future CAPERs.

CDBG-PSG funds were used by several nonprofits that addressed the needs of special populations in the Urban County. Of the total 1,211 individuals assisted, approximately 78 individuals with disabilities were assisted, 154 were assisted with emergency food, 216 received emergency shelter services, and 162 were assisted with utility assistance. Among the total assisted individuals, there were 98 female head of households, 54 veterans, 111 seniors, 91 domestic violence victims, and 216 homeless. Of those assisted, 12 were provided with homeless prevention services, and 821 were provided case management.

ESG funds were used by several nonprofits that assisted homeless persons and families, both the individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness and those experiencing temporary homelessness, make a transition to permanent housing and independent living. While enrolled in these programs, case managers worked with each household to set goals and work on a housing action plan in order to identify and connect with any services needed such as: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), food stamps, Veter·an's benefits, future employment opportunities, etc.

ESG-funded Rapid Re-Housing activities assisted eight individuals in obtaining permanent housing, and all eight remained stably housed at the end of the FY.

ESG funds were also used to provide emergency shelter to homeless individuals and households.

Participants who demonstrated progress motivation toward self-sufficiency received extended case management in conjunction with rapid re-housing assistance funds to assist in obtaining employment and permanent housing. Shelter service providers assisted 16 individuals to obtain housing this last FY. The ESG-funded programs assisted a total of 223 individuals throughout the FY. [Space below intentionally left blank.]
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 18 CR-15 - RESOURCES AND INVESTMENTS 91.520(A)
IDENTIFY THE RESOURCES MADE AVAILABLE.

Table 11 Resources Made Available
Source of Funds Resources Made Available Amount Expended During Program Year 2025 CDBG $6,635,087 $3,296,426
ESG $202,582 $104,729
HOME $4,023,750 $32,712
Narrative
The annual entitlement CDBG, HOME, and ESG in the amounts identified in Table 11- Resources Made Available, continued to provide critical resources for public infrastructure improvements, public services, and affordable housing activities. Collectively, CDBG and ESG funding assisted the Urban County in addressing infrastructure needs and to provide services to the community's most vulnerable residents. Whenever possible, Urban County members leveraged CDBG funds with local, state, and other federal funding. sources to maximize community investment and expand the impact of HUD-funded activities. Although HOME program expenditures during FY 2025-2026 were limited to eligible administrative and pre-development activities, no HOME-funded housing units were completed during the reporting period. Consequently, there were no HOME match contributions or leveraged project funding to report for completed housing activities. [ Space below intentionally left blank. ]
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 19

IDENTIFY THE GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION AND LOCATION OF INVESTMENTS Table 12 Identify the Geographic Distribution and Location of Investments Planned% of Actual% of
Target Area
Allocation Allocation Description
Ceres 16 16
Infrastructure, Public Services, and
Community Development
Newman 9 9
Infrastructure, Public Services, and
Community Development
Oakdale 10 10
Infrastructure, Public Services, and
Community Development
Patterson 11 11
Infrastructure, Public Services, and
Community Development
Riverbank 9 9
Infrastructure, Public Services, and
Community Development
Infrastructure, Public Services,
Stanislaus Urban County 20 20 Community Development, and Administration
Unincorporated Stanislaus
8 8
Infrastructure, Public Services, and
County Community Development
Waterford 9 9
Infrastructure, Public Services, and
Community Development
Hughson 8 8
Infrastructure, Public Services, and
Community Development
Turlock N/A N/A Affordable Housing and Services
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 20 Narrative
CDBG funding is allocated among all the Urban County's members based on a population and poverty formula, along with an equitable amount of funding for administration: Stanislaus County, as lead entity, receives a greater percentage of funding for administration. Each member sets their own priority for public infrastructure projects. In many neighborhoods and communities within the Urban County's planning area, public infrastructure is minimal or non-existent, making infrastructure improvements one of the highest community priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan.

Infrastructure such as sewer, water, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and storm drainage are typical development standards in newer neighborhoods but are non-existent or antiquated in older neighborhoods. The Urban County members each use the majority of their annual CDBG entitlement funds for infrastructure improvement-related projects. CDBG-PSG and ESG funding are made available for use throughout the entire Urban County planning area. CDBG funding also supports fair housing services throughout the Urban County.

HOME funding is allocated among all the HOME Consortium members based on a population and poverty formula for activities. All members are given the opportunity to propose projects using their HOME allocation, with a requirement that funding for the project(s) must be encumbered for use within six months of the beginning of each FY. Unencumbered funds are utilized by Stanislaus County, as lead entity, in delivery of eligible housing programs and projects. As needed, programs and projects will be developed through the release of a request for proposal (RFP) for general affordable housing projects for the entire HOME Consortium. The County will maintain an ongoing list of projects, developed from RFPs (released to developers, realtors, and with others interested in participating in affordable housing development) seeking funding for projects. The project list will be prioritized based on community need, project feasibility (i.e., funding, entitlements, design stage, etc.), and time frame for full implementation.

During FY 2025-2026, no HOME-funded housing projects were under construction or completed; therefore, no geographic investment percentages are reported for HOME activities during this FY.

While the City of Turlock is not a member of the Urban County and does not receive CDBG funds through the Urban County allocation, it is a participating member of the HOME Consortium and is therefore included for HOME planning purposes. Because HOME-funded projects had not yet advanced to implementation during the reporting period, there were no HOME direct project expenditures or beneficiary data to attribute to individual Consortium jurisdictions. Geographic OM B Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 21 distribution of HOME investments will be reflected in future CAPERs as HOME-assisted projects proceed to construction, rehabilitation, and occupancy.

LEVERAGING
Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources {private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as how any publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that were used to address the needs identified in the plan.

Leveraging Resources
CDBG and ESG activities leveraged $5,089,650 and $1,254,986 respectively to support service delivery. The sources of leveraged funding included: private donations, other local funding, program income, and in-kind donations. Although matching funds were not required for CDBG-funded public service providers, awarded agencies were required to report leveraged resources, including private donations, local funding, program income, and in-kind contributions. [ Space below intentionally left blank. ]
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 22 No HOME-funded housing projects were completed during the reporting period. Therefore, the HOME tables related to match, program income, MBE/WBE participation, minority owners, and relocation reflect zero activity for FY 2025-2026.

Table 13 Fiscal Year Summary - HOME Match Report
Excess match from prior Federal fiscal year $0
Match contributed during current Federal fiscal year $0 Total match available for current Federal fiscal year (Line 1 plus Line 2) $0 Match Liability for current Federal -fiscal year $0
Excess match carried over to next Federal fiscal year (Line 3 minus Line 4) $0 Table 14 HOME Match Contribution Sources for the Federal Fiscal Year Project No. or Other ID NIA
Date of Contribution NIA
Cash (non-Federal sources) NIA
Foregone Taxes, Fees, Charges NIA
Appraised Land/Real Property NIA
Required Infrastructure NIA
Site Preparation, Construction Materials, Donated Labor NIA Bond Financing NIA
Total Match NIA
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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 23 Table 15 HOME Program Income
Balance on hand Amount Total amount Amount Balance on hand at beginning of received during expended expended for at end of reporting period reporting period during reporting TBRA reporting period period
N/A
Table 16 Minority Business and Women Business Enterprises Minority Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises - Indicate the number and dollar value of contracts for HOME projects completed during the reporting period Total Minority Business Enterprises White
NonHispanic
Alaskan Native or Asian or Black Hispanic
American Indian Pacific NonIslander Hispanic
Contracts N/A
Number
Dollar Arnau nt
Sub-Contracts
Dollar Amount
Sub-Contracts
Total Women Business Male
Enterprises (WBE)
Contracts N/A
Number
Dollar Amount
Sub-Contracts
Number
Dollar Amount
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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 24 Table 17 Minority Owners of Rental Property
Minority Owners of Rental Property - Indicate the number of HOME assisted rental property owners and the total amount of HOME funds in these rental properties assisted Total Minority Property Owners White NonAlaskan Asian or Black Non- Hispanic Hispanic Native or Pacific Hispanic
American Islander
Indian
Number NIA
Dollar
Amount NIA
Table 18 Relocation and Real Property Acquisition
Relocation and Real Property Acquisition - Indicate the number of persons displaced, the cost of relocation payments, the number of parcels acquired, and the cost of acquisition Parcels Acquired 0
Businesses Displaced 0
Nonprofit Organizations Displaced 0
Households Temporarily Relocated, not Displaced 0
Households Total Minority Property Enterprises White NonDisplaced Alaskan Asian or Black Non- Hispanic Hispanic Native or Pacific Hispanic
American Islander
Indian
Number NIA
Cost NIA
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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 25 I

MATCHING
Under the ESG program (federal and state), 50% of the costs related to the projects are reimbursed and the remainder of the costs paid by non-ESG match funding sources (i.e., local unrestricted donations). In this manner, the subrecipient in turn commits their dol!ar-to-dollar match by paying the remainder of the expenses from non-ESG sources.

The HOME Program requires that a contribution or match of no less than 25 cents for each dollar of HOME funds be spent on affordable housing. HOME housing development projects selected through an RFP process will be subject to meeting the match requirement. For this reporting period funding was awarded, however, there were no housing activity funds expended.

CR-20 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING 91.520(8)

EVALUATION OF THE JURISDICTION'S PROGRESS IN PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING,

INCLUDING THE NUMBER AND TYPES OF FAMILIES SERVED, THE NUMBER OF EXTREMELY

LOW-INCOME, LOW-INCOME, MODERATE-INCOME, AND MIDDLE-INCOME PERSONS SERVED.

Table 19 Affordable Housing Number of Households
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of Homeless households to be
0 0
provided affordable housing units
Number of Non-Homeless households to
5 0
be provided affordable housing units
Number of Special-Needs households to
0 0
be provided affordable housing units
Total 5 0
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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 26 Table 20 Rental Assistance Number of Households Supported One-Year Goal Actual
Number of households supported through 0 0
Rental Assistance
Number of households supported through 0 0
The Production of New _Units
Number of households supported through 5 0
Rehab of Existing Units
Number of households supported through 0 0
Acquisition of Existing Units
Total 5 0

DISCUSS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOALS AND OUTCOMES AND PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED IN MEETING THESE GOALS.

Several housing goals established in the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan remain in progress due to the nature of affordable housing development and housing rehabilitation activities. Affordable housing projects often require multiple years to complete because they involve environmental review, project underwriting, financing commitments, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and ongoing compliance activities.

During the program year, the County continued progress on affordable housing goal by awarding HOME and PLHA funds to eligible affordable housing projects, completing environmental review activities, coordinating with project sponsors, and working toward the implementation of the Housing Rehabilitation, that will include assistance for the rehabilitation ADUs. While these activities did not immediately result in completed housing units during the reporting period, they represent significant progress toward achieving the housing goals identified in the Consolidated Plan.

The County began efforts to restructure its Housing Rehabilitation Program to serve the entire HOME Consortium. The restructure includes an update to program Policies and Procedures and a focused target of bringing unpermitted accessory dwelling units into compliance with all applicable building codes. The County anticipates launching a restructured program during the next program year. 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 27 DISCUSS HOW THESE OUTCOMES WILL IMPACT FUTURE ANNUAL ACTION PLANS.

The actions undertaken during FY 2025-2026 to advance the affordable housing goal will continue to shape future Annual Action Plans by reaffirming the need for long-term investment in affordable housing development and rehabilitation throughout the HOME Consortium area. During the program year, the County focused on advancing affordable housing through funding projects, environmental review activities, program development, and coordination with housing partners. The County recognizes that affordable housing projects often require multiple years to complete due to environmental review, financing, permitting, construction, and other pre-development activities. As a result, future Annual Action Plans will continue to prioritize projects that demonstrate readiness while supporting development through the various stages of implementation.

The County will continue to leverage HOME and PLHA funding to increase and preserve the supply of affordable housing. Implementation of the Housing Rehabilitation Program,.including the addition of assistance for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), is expected to expand housing rehabilitation opportunities for low- and moderate-income households while preserving the County's existing housing stock.

The County and its member jurisdictions recognize the importance of maintaining State-certified Housing Elements to remain eligible and competitive for state housing funding opportunities. As jurisdictions continue updating and implementing their Housing Elements, the County will continue coordinating with member agencies to support long-term housing planning, identify local housing needs, and seek available state and federal housing resources. Maintaining compliance with State housing requirements will remain an important component of advancing affordable housing opportunities throughout Stanislaus County.

The County will continue collaborating with the Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority (SRHA), member jurisdictions, affordable housing developers, nonprofit organizations, and other funding partners to leverage federal, state, and local resources. Although state funding opportunities have increased in recent years, the rising costs of land acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, and project development continue to present challenges in meeting the County's affordable housing needs.

Future Annual Action Plans will continue to prioritize investments that maximize available funding, leverage additional resources, and increase the production and preservation of affordable housing throughout the Urban County and HOME Consortium.
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 28 INCLUDE THE NUMBER OF EXTREMELY LOW-INCOME, LOW-INCOME, AND MODERATEINCOME PERSONS SERVED BY EACH ACTIVITY, WHERE INFORMATION ON INCOME BY FAMILY SIZE IS REQUIRED TO DETERMINE THE ELIGIBILITY OF THE ACTIVITY.

Table 21 Number of Persons Served
Number of Persons CDBG Actual Percentage HOME Actual Percentage Served
Extremely Low-income 971 80% 0 0%
Low-income 232 19% 0 0%
Moderate-income 8 1% 0 0%
Total 1,211 100% 0 0%
Narrative
For activities requiring household income eligibility, beneficiaries were determined to be extremely low-, low-, or moderate-income according to applicable HUD regulations prior to receiving assistance.

The number of persons served within each income category is reflected in the accompanying tables above. Activities qualifying under the Low- and Moderate-Income Area Benefit (LMA) or other applicable national objectives were administered in accordance with HUD eligibility requirements and therefore did not require individual household income verification. [ Space below intentionally left blank. ]
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 29 CR-25 - HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS 91.220(0, E); 91 .320(0, E); 91.520(C)

EVALUATE THE JURISDICTION'S PROGRESS IN MEETING ITS SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES FOR REDUCING AND ENDING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH:

Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs.

The Urban County utilized Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Community Development Block Grant Public Service Grant (CDBG-PSG), and California Emergency Solutions Grant (CA-ESG) funding to support a coordinated approach to reducing homelessness and connecting individuals and families experiencing homelessness with housing and supportive services. Through these programs, the County funded nonprofit service providers that conducted outreach, assessed participant needs, provided emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, case management, food assistance, and referrals to mainstream resources.

All ESG-funded providers actively participate in the local Continuum of Care (CoC), helping to strengthen coordinated outreach, engagement, assessment, and referral efforts throughout Stanislaus County. The County also continued participating in CSOC planning activities to identify service gaps, improve coordination among providers, and support implementation of the Coordinated Entry System. Through Coordinated Entry, individuals experiencing homelessness are assessed using a standardized process to identify housing and supportive service needs, prioritize households with the greatest services and housing needs, and connect them with the most appropriate available resources.

During FY 2025-2026, ESG-funded providers assisted 215 individuals through emergency shelter services and helped eight (8) individuals obtain permanent housing through Rapid Re-Housing assistance. ESG-funded providers maintained participant information in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) or comparable database, allowing providers to coordinate services, document outcomes, and improve system-wide planning and evaluation.

In addition to federal ESG funding, the County continued serving as the Administrative Entity for CAESG funding on behalf of the local CoC. During the program year, CA-ESG funding supported emergency shelter and rapid re-housing activities that expanded access to housing and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including youth and survivors of domestic violence.
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 30 The members of the HOME Consortium, through participation in the CoC, continue to engage in hospital discharge planning for individuals experiencing homelessness through participation in the Stanislaus County Hospital and Shelter Partners (SCHSP) meetings. Since April 2019, the Hospital Council of Northern California has coordinated SCHSP monthly meetings with representatives from local hospitals, homeless shelters, public agencies, and stakeholder groups to plan for the discharge of homeless individuals from health care facilities to comply with SB 1152. The objective has been to create a community standard of care and greater coordination among healthcare providers, shelters, and homeless service organizations.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons.

Throughout FY 2025-2026, the Urban County utilized Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Community Development Block Grant Public Service Grant (CDBG-PSG), and California Emergency Solutions Grant (CA-ESG) funding to address the emergency shelter needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. ESG-funded providers operated emergency shelters serving adults, youth, and survivors of domestic violence, while providing comprehensive case management, housing navigation, and referrals to supportive services designed to promote housing stability and permanent housing outcomes. Collectively, County's ESG-funded and CDBG-funded emergency shelters maintained 95 year-round emergency shelter beds, including 49 beds at We Care Program, 24 beds at the Center for Human Services Youth Low-Barrier Emergency Shelter, and 22 beds at HAVEN's shelter:

We Care Program - Emergency Shelter
The 49-bed shelter provided safe, temporary housing and access to essential services designed to help participants stabilize their immediate housing crisis while working toward permanent housing solutions. In addition to emergency shelter, participants received comprehensive case management, housing navigation, and referrals to mainstream resources, including healthcare, behavioral health services, employment assistance, and income support programs. Staff worked collaboratively with each participant to develop individualized housing plans focused on overcoming barriers to housing and increasing self-sufficiency. The shelter emphasized low-barrier access to services and assisted participants in identifying and securing appropriate permanent housing opportunities as quickly as possible.

Center for Human Services - Youth Low-Barrier Emergency Shelter The 24-bed shelter provided safe, temporary shelter and supportive services for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. The shelter operated using a low-barrier approach that prioritized 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 31 immediate access to shelter while reducing barriers to services and permanent housing. Participants received individualized case management, housing navigation, life skills development, and referrals to education, employment, healthcare, behavioral health, and other supportive services. The traumainformed, client-centered program focused on helping youth achieve safe, stable, and permanent housing while building long-term self-sufficiency.

HAVEN - Emergency Shelter
The 22-bed shelter served individuals and families fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The shelter provided 24-hour crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, legal advocacy, and supportive services. HAVEN's services focused on helping survivors achieve safety, stabilize their housing situations, and transition to permanent housing while addressing their unique safety and supportive service needs.

The HOME Consortium and Urban County have collaborated with the Stanislaus Community System of Care (CSOC), the local Continuum of Care, for more than twenty-five years to strengthen the regional homeless response system. Through this collaboration, the County works with the SRHA, the Cities of Modesto and Turlock, County departments, nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, faith-based organizations, and other community stakeholders to coordinate emergency shelter, outreach, housing, and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

ESG funding supported HMIS participation to improve coordination among homeless service providers, enhance data quality, and strengthen the County's ability to evaluate program outcomes and identify community needs.

While not funded by the Urban County, the following are some of the facilities available, and efforts undertaken, during the FY to address the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons countywide:

Access Center Emergency Shelter (ACES)
The Access Center Emergency Shelter (ACES), located in the City of Modesto, is a 182-bed lowbarrier shelter focused on providing shelter to the most vulnerable unsheltered population by decreasing common barriers to individuals accepting shelter service, such as pets, partners, and possessions. ACES opened November 2~, 2019, and is operated by the Salvation Army. lnc.luded in the bed count is a 22-bed dorm area available for those individuals experiencing homelessness that suffer from a significant mental illness. This dorm-style room reduces instances of victimization and 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 32 increases the efficacy of therapeutic intervention. The County's Community Assessment Response and Engagement (CARE) Team is also able to use the location to provide case management and shelter to the most vulnerable unsheltered individuals. ACES has also afforded an opportunity for the most vulnerable unsheltered population to be sheltered and connected with case management services, with a strong emphasis on assisting shelter guests to become document ready for entry into the community's coordinated entry housing continuum. Additionally, Stanislaus County Animal Services Agency partnered with ACES to create a healthy pets program. This program provides pet food, crates, and animal health services to pets residing at ACES.

Empire Cold Weather Family Shelter
The Empire Cold Weather Family Shelter, located in the community of Empire, was initiated by the County's Community Services Agency (CSA) in November 2018 as a partnership with the SRHA.

The target population served are families who are currently being case managed in CSA Housing Support Program (HSP) unit, have used all available temporary shelter nights, are still engaged in the search for permanent housing and have been unsheltered the longest based on date of referral to the HSP program.

CSA works in partnership with Community Housing and Shelter Services (CHSS) for placement of families at the Empire Cold Weather Family Shelter and has an existing contract with CHSS to administer, arrange and facilitate temporary housing services to CalWORKs and Welfare-to-Work eligible families. CHSS also provides case management services, which include assisting and educating participants on their income, household budgets, and housing options; aiding participants in completion of housing applications and landlord outreach; and providing housing search workshops.

The Empire Migrant center consists of 90 dwelling units used for farmworker housing from April to October each year. This project allows CSA to use 22 units during the months of November through March.

Family Housing Facility {FHF)
In November 2019, CSA began leasing a motel, located in Modesto area, to operate a year-round family shelter using the model implemented at the Empire Cold Weather Family Shelter. The. property has 23 units and a three (3) room office space.

CSA works in partnership with CHSS for placement at FHF. CHSS services include primary case management oversight which include: assisting participants with household budget, understanding 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 33 their income, housing options, completing housing application, landlord outreach and housing search workshops, working with families to remove barriers to self-sufficiency, and connecting families to applicable and relevant community resources.

FHF complements the seasonal Empire Cold Weat_her Shelter by offering continuous availability throughout the year, prioritizing families with longer-term unsheltered status or those nearing exhaustion of temporary shelter nights. Through integrated services and stable housing options, FHF reinforces the County's homelessness prevention and support strategy.

Access Center
On February 3, 2020, the Access Center, a "hub location" for multiple homeless programs and the entry way into the shelter system, opened in the City of Modesto. The Access Center serves as a one-stop hub and physical entry point for individuals at-risk of or currently experiencing homelessness to access a wide range of co-located homelessness services including centralized homeless outreach and engagement; housing assessments and navigation; and homelessness support services and referrals. The Access Center also employs a "meet you where you are" strategy that has specialized homeless outreach workers meet individuals on the street and in homeless encampment areas and encourages individuals to connect to services.

The following partners are co-located at the Access Center: Center for Human Services; Community Housing and Shelter Services; Community Impact Central Valley; Disability Resource Agency for Independent Living; Golden Valley Health Centers; Salvation Army - Modesto; Stanislaus County (Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and Community Services Agency); Telecare Corporation; and Turning Point Community Programs.

Sierra House - City of Riverbank's Shelter and Service Program Sierra House is a residential training and shelter program operated collaboratively by the City of Riverbank and Cambridge Academies. The City acquired the property specifically to offer a structured pathway out of homelessness for vulnerable individuals in the community. The live-in component provides General Education Development (GED) tests and life-skills training alongside case-managed support. Cambridge Academies staff oversee operations.

Adjacent to the main site, their Day-Use Facility offers essential services to Riverbank's unhoused population, including hot showers, clean clothing, and warm meals. 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 34 Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become homeless after being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.

The HOME Consortium continued to actively participate in the CSOC to ensure CDBG-PSG and ESG funding aligned with countywide efforts to help low-income individuals and families to avoid becoming homeless. CSOC efforts include improving the program planning for homeless funding utilization throughout Stanislaus County and working with private hospitals to encourage the incorporation of rental assistance and case management into discharge planning. CSOC representatives actively collaborate with the County Sheriff's Office and the Probation Department to identify services available for recent1y discharged parolees to help prevent homelessness among that population.

Nonprofits awarded CDBG-PSG and ESG funding are required to participate in the CSOC as part of the effort to ensure alignment with the broader community efforts to address homelessness and to allow for education opportunities on new community programs that can add value to existing programs.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.

The Urban County partnered with CHSS, CHS, Turning Point Community Programs, and the We Care Program to help homeless individuals and families make a transition to permanent housing and independent living. With the use of ESG grant funds, both the chronically homeless populations and temporarily homeless households were provided the opportunity to be placed into permanent housing. While enrolled in these programs, case managers work with each household to set goals and work on a housing action plan in order to identify and connect with any needed services, such as:

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamps, Veteran's Benefits, future employment opportunities, etc. Throughout the FY, ESG shelter, homeless prevention, and rapid re0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 35 housing funds placed eight (8) homeless individuals into permanent housing. At the end of the FY, all eight (8) of those individuals were stably housed.

Center for Human Services, HAVEN and the We Care Program utilized ESG funds to provide emergency shelter to homeless individuals. Clients that showed progress toward self-sufficiency received extended case management in conjunction with rapid re-housing assistance funds to assist in the placement of job and permanent housing placement.

CR-30 - PUBLIC HOUSING 91.220(H); 91.320(J)
ACTIONS TAKEN TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF PUBLIC HOUSING.

In California, public housing is administered through local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). The Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority (SRHA) continues to play a vital role in addressing housing needs throughout Stanislaus County, particularly for extremely low- and very low-income households.

As the largest provider and property manager of public housing in the County, SRHA is committed to maintaining safe, decent, and affordable housing for its residents.

According to the SRHA 2025 PHA Plan, SRHA administers 647 public housing units and 4,929 Housing Choice Vouchers throughout its service area. In addition, SRHA serves as the administrative agency for the Riverbank Housing Authority, which operates an additional 90 public housing units, including 60 units designated for seniors and 30 family units serving low-income households.

The SRHA operates an overall 1,872 housing units that include conventional public housing, affordable rental development, and specialized farm labor housing.

As of FY 2025, the SRHA's portfolio includes:
• 647 public housing units under the Asset Management Program (AMP), located throughout the cities of Modesto, Turlock, Ceres, Oakdale, Patterson, Newman, Hughson, and Westley. • 580 farm labor and migrant worker housing units, providing safe and affordable seasonal housing in rural communities such as Empire, Westley, Patterson, and Ceres. • 550 affordable housing units managed independently or in partnership with nonprofit developers, that serve low-income individuals and families, some of which are financed through USDA or other state/federal programs.
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 36 These units are managed and maintained by SRHA to HUD standards and contribute to the County's broader affordable housing inventory. The HOME Consortium coordinates closely with SRHA to align planning, voucher administration, and other programs in support of shared housing goals.

Of 4,929 vouchers in Stanislaus County, 212 vouchers are specifically for homeless veterans (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing [VASH] vouchers), 270 vouchers are specifically for reunifying families that are facing homelessness or living in substandard housing with children removed from the home, 380 are project-based vouchers, and 11 are project-based vouchers for a senior complex in the City of Patterson.

During the FY, SRHA's public housing stock remained a critical component of the affordable housing landscape, particularly as the demand for deeply affordable units outpaced supply across Stanislaus County. The HOME Consortium continues to support regi9nal collaboration and strategic planning to preserve and expand housing opportunities for vulnerable households. The SRHA and the HOME Consortium have a strong relationship and continue to work together towards furthering decent, safe, and affordable housing throughout the community.

ACTIONS TAKEN TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN MANAGEMENT AND PARTICIPATE IN HOMEOWNERSHIP.

SRHA encourages resident participation through its Resident Advisory Board (RAB), which is comprised of Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher program participants. The RAB is provided the opportunity to review and comment on proposed policy and program changes, including revisions to the PHA Annual Plan and Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan, prior to consideration by the SRHA's Board of Commissioners. SRHA also includes resident representation in its planning process, consistent with HUD requirements.

SRHA continues to encourage self-sufficiency and homeownership opportunities by working with HUD and other housing finance partners to develop a Lease-to-Purchase Homeownership Program for eligible public housing residents. In addition, SRHA has expanded resident engagement through online resident portals, electronic recertifications, and other process improvements that improve communication and access to housing programs and services.

ACTIONS TAKEN TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO TROUBLED PHAS.

There are no PHAs operating within the HOME Consortium area that are designated as troubled or that have requested assistance.
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 37 CR-35-OTHER ACTIONS 91.220(J)-(K); 91.320(I)-(J)

ACTIONS TAKEN TO REMOVE OR AMELIORATE THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF PUBLIC

POLICIES THAT SERVE AS BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUCH AS LAND USE

CONTROLS, TAX POLICIES AFFECTING LAND, ZONING ORDINANCES, BUILDING CODES,

FEES AND CHARGES, GROWTH LIMITATIONS, AND POLICIES AFFECTING THE RETURN ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT. 91.220 (J); 91.320 (I)
The Con Plan identifies the following public policies as having the potential to negatively affect affordable housing and residential investment: shortage of affordable housing funding, climate change, environmental protection, growth management, planning and development fees, and prevailing wages. To address the potential negative effects of these policies, the members of the HOME Consortium strive to consistently review all potential barriers to affordable housing that are within their authority to address (local development standards and development review procedures); to continue to pursue and utilize available funding for mortgage assistance and housing rehabilitation; and to continue partnering with nonprofit and for-profit housing developers to promote the development of affordable and special-needs housing.

During the FY, the HOME Consortium continued to take steps to address barriers to affordable housing, even though no new construction was completed using CDBG or HOME funds. The HOME Consortium prioritized long-term planning and policy work. These zoning changes are aimed at increasing the availability of multifamily and mixed-use sites, reducing regulatory constraints, and aligning with the County's Housing Element goals. These actions lay the groundwork for future affordable housing projects by improving the feasibility of development and attracting affordable housing developers. The HOME Consortium recognizes that public infrastructure is essential to maintaining healthy neighborhoods. Improvements to water, sewer, streets, sidewalks, drainage, and other public facilities help preserve existing housing by extending the useful life of established neighborhoods, reducing health and safety concerns, and improving accessibility. These investments also create the infrastructure capacity needed to support future housing development and infill opportunities, furthering long-term affordable housing and community development goals.

The members of the HOME Consortium continued to take steps to program state funding sources aimed at increasing the production of housing. Funding sources include PLHA is an ongoing state funding source that is based on the Urban County's 2017 CDBG entitlement allocation. As such, the funding is targeted for use in the unincorporated areas of Stanislaus County along with cities of:

Ceres, Hughson, Newman, Oakdale, Patterson, and Waterford. The City of Riverbank joined the 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 38 Urban County in FY 2020-2021 and, as such, is eligible for PLHA funding directly from the state. The City of Turlock, although a member of the HOME Consortium, also receives its own PLHA allocation from the state. PLHA funding provides for the: acquisition/development of permanent supportive housing, developmenUpreservation of ADUs, fiscal incentives, and multi-family rental housing.

ACTIONS TAKEN TO ADDRESS OBSTACLES TO MEETING UNDERSERVED NEEDS.

91.220(K); 91.320(J)
The Urban County continually identifies and evaluates underserved community needs through ongoing public engagement, collaboration with member jurisdictions, nonprofit agencies, CoC and other community stakeholders. The County uses information gathered through the Consolidated Planning process, public hearings, consultations with service providers, and program performance evaluations to establish funding priorities that address the greatest unmet housing and community development needs.

Community Development Block Grant Public Service Grant (CDBG-PSG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding are awarded through competitive application processes designed to ensure limited federal resources are directed toward programs that demonstrate community need, collaboration, measurable outcomes, and effective service delivery. Representatives from each Urban County member jurisdiction, along with the local Continuum of Care, participate in the grant review process to help ensure funding recommendations reflect countywide priorities and complement other community resources.

During FY 2025-2026, the County awarded CDBG-PSG funding to nonprofit agencies providing food assistance, emergency shelter, fair housing services, counseling, utility assistance, youth services, and other public services benefiting low- and moderate-income residents. ESG funding supported emergency shelter operations, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) participation, and program administration, helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness obtain shelter, housing stability, and supportive services.

Recognizing that federal resources alone are insufficient to address all identified com·munity needs, the County continued leveraging multiple funding sources, including CDBG, ESG, HOME, PLHA, and Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds, while coordinating with member jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, housing providers, and other public agencies to maximize available resources. These collaborative efforts continue to strengthen the County's ability 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 39 to address underserved needs, expand access to housing and supportive services, and improve outcomes for low- and moderate-income residents throughout Stanislaus County.

Additional information regarding funding allocations and expenditures is provided in CR-15 - Resources and Investments.

ACTIONS TAKEN TO REDUCE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS. 91.220(K); 91.320(J) The Health Services Agency (HSA) of Stanislaus County is the lead agency for the identification, documentation, and prevention of lead poisoning in Stanislaus County. HSA works with referrals from schools and other agencies to test for lead-based paint hazards. During the FY, approximately nine (9) homes were tested and two (2) were found to have contamination. If a housing unit is found to have lead-based paint, the abatement process and consequences of living in a home that is contaminated are explained to the residents. The HOME Consortium members provide lead-based paint information to all residents that participate in the down payment assistance and/or housing rehabilitation programs. If, during a housing rehabilitation, a housing unit is found to have any leadbased paint issues, information on the dangers of lead-based paint is provided to the property owner and lead abatement is conducted as part of the rehabilitation work. Every effort is made to provide a safe and healthy housing opportunity for clients participating in HOME Consortium funded housing assistance programs. During the FY, no County HUD funded activities necessitating the need to test for lead-based paint were undertaken.

ACTIONS TAKEN TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF POVERTY-LEVEL FAMILIES. 91.220(K);

91.320(J)
To reduce the number of persons living below the poverty level, the Urban County has continued its partnership with other local entitlement jurisdictions, agencies, and the CSOC, to provide services and resources to families in need.

The Urban County supported local nonprofit agencies through $345,430 in CDBG-PSG and $187,389 in ESG funds, which provided services that promote housing stability and self-sufficiency. Funded activities included emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, food assistance, utility assistance, fair housing services, youth services, counseling, housing navigation, and comprehensive case management. These services support individuals and families in obtaining or maintaining stable housing, reducing the likelihood of continued or recurring poverty.

In addition, funded service providers connected participants with employment resources, education and training opportunities, healthcare, behavioral health services, public benefits, and other 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 40 mainstream resources that support long-term economic stability. These coordinated efforts help reduce barriers faced by low-income households, prevent homelessness, increase housing stability, and provide pathways toward greater self-sufficiency and financial independence.

ACTIONS TAKEN TO DEVELOP INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE. 91.220(K); 91.320(J) The strategies identified in the Con Plan for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs are to: 1) continue to work collaboratively with service providers, housing partners, community organizations, and shelter providers to identify and address gaps in the service delivery system; and 2) continue to invest time and resources to strengthen the overall CoC system and not one particular agency or organization.

The Urban County continued its active involvement in the Stanislaus Community System of Care (CSOC), the locally recognized CoC, to enhance collaboration with homeless service providers, local jurisdictions, and the SRHA. Staff participated in regular meetings, coordinated funding strategies, and provided technical assistance to local partners to strengthen program delivery and compliance.

The County also continued developing institutional capacity by providing technical assistance, monitoring, and training to CDBG and ESG subrecipients. Program monitoring included reviewing agency referral practices, coordination among service providers, and compliance with federal requirements to help ensure participants received comprehensive services without unnecessary gaps or duplication. In addition, the County conducted program workshops and provided ongoing guidance to strengthen nonprofit capacity in areas such as program administration, eligibility determination, recordkeeping, reporting requirements, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) participation.

The CSOC is a dedicated network of service providers, consumers, and government agencies that work collaboratively to identify where gaps exist and how they can be best addressed. The CSOC continues working to improve coordination among service providers and to further enhance the Coordinated Entry_ System (CES). The main goal of the CES is to assist service providers with tracking and responding to the needs of individuals that seek services.

ACTIONS TAKEN TO ENHANCE COORDINATION BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HOUSING AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. 91.220(K); 91.320(J)
Stanislaus County maintained coordination with the SRHA and other housing and service providers to support the planning of future affordable housing developments. The HOME Consortium also 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 41 collaborated with local jurisdictions and community-based organizations on fair housing outreach, housing referrals, and funding alignment.

The HOME Consortium recognizes it cannot work alone in achieving the housing goals outlined in the Con Plan. Therefore, the HOME Consortium participates with and coordinates with the following collaboratives and public housing agency in order to better serve and coordinate the needs of the community:

Turlock Community Collaborative
This collaborative was formed to deal with homeless issues facing the Turlock community. The group is comprised of concerned community members, faith-based groups, and government agencies -working together to deal with issues concerning the homeless and the community. County staff regularly attends and presents to the group on CDBG, ESG and HOME programs throughout the year.

Stanislaus Community System of Care (CSOC)
The CSOC, the locally recognized CoC, is a collaborative comprised of local government agencies, shelter providers, housing and housing counseling services providers, faith-based organizations, and over a dozen housing and supportive service providers. The Stanislaus County's Community Services Agency (CSA), serving as the Collaborative Applicant (CA), assists the CSOC to coordinate with service providers, law enforcement, and community members to conduct the County's annual Homeless Point in Time (PIT) Count. The HOME Consortium members participate in efforts to improve the functionality of the CSOC's HMIS, including the CES component, and to update the CES policies and procedures. FY efforts have also included working with the CSOC's CA on the operations of the HMIS in order to meet HUD's mandate that all ESG program participants are part of and actively entering pertinent universal data elements into the HMIS.

Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority (SRHA)
The SRHA and the HOME Consortium have a strong relationship and continue to work towards furthering decent, safe, and affordable housing throughout the County. The SRHA serves as the administrator for housing rehabilitation and Emergency Sewer Lateral Connection programs for the County. The SRHA also serves on several housing and community development related committees alongside HOME Consortium members.
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IDENTIFY ACTIONS TAKEN TO OVERCOME THE EFFECTS OF ANY IMPEDIMENTS

IDENTIFIED IN THE JURISDICTION'S ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE. 91.520(A)
Project Sentinel, as the Urban County's fair housing service provider, responded to a total of 210 calls for landlord/tenant mediation and fair housing information within the Urban Cou·nty area. A total of five (5) of fair housing cases and seven (7) tenant/landlord cases were handled by the agency during the FY. Additionally, Project Sentinel fielded 151 fair housing information and service referral calls, benefiting 512 residents. The U.S. Department of Justice, through their Fair Housing Testing Program, contracts out with fair housing agencies to conduct testing separate from their service agreements with any _jurisdiction. Project Sentinel conducted no fair housing tests within the Urban County in FY 2025-2026.

Additional Actions Taken to Address Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Needs As some nonprofits and community organizations may not be familiar with the HUD funding grant process, the Urban County, working collaboratively with agencies familiar with HUD processes, continued to share program and funding information with service providers and grassroots organizations throughout the community to better meet the needs of the community.

An annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) was announced for the release of CDBG and ESG funds for the Public Service Grant cycle. The NOFA included an announcement of a mandatory Grant Technical Workshop and a timeline for the grant cycle. The NOFA was advertised in the local newspaper, The Modesto Bee, in English and Spanish. An e-mail was sent out to all past and current grantees and applicants that had applied in the last five (5) years. County staff also announced the NOFA at the local CSOC meeting, distributed a reminder, and e-mailed the local CSOC agencies a NOFA announcement. County staff coordinated with Urban County members to distribute the NOFA announcement to service providers working in their respective cities. It is with funds awarded through the NOFA process that the Urban County is able to provide much needed services to communities.

The annual Grant Technical Workshop provides an opportunity for questions and answers. In addition to the workshop, County staff are available via phone, in person, and by e-mail to answer questions throughout the grant application process. Once grant awards are announced, the County also requires grantees to attend a Grantee Technical Workshop prior to receiving their agreements.

In the workshop, the policies, procedures, program regulations, requirements, and obligations of the grant are explained. All grantees receive the information covered in the workshop via email. 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 43 Technical assistance is ongoing to those agencies awarded funding and those agencies interested in competing for future funding. Reference, guidance, and support materials are provided upon request, and staff are available to address inquiries in person, by phone/virtually, or via email. The Urban County is constantly looking for ways to expand service provider capacity and to encourage public and private partnerships and joint ventures between nonprofit and for-profit housing developers.

CR-40 - MONITORING 91 .220 AND 91.230

EVALUATE THE JURISDICTION'S PROGRESS IN MEETING ITS SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES FOR REDUCING AND ENDING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH:

Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements.

During the program year, the Urban County continued to implement its monitoring plan to ensure compliance with applicable HUD regulations for CDBG and ESG programs. Monitoring was conducted using a combination of desk reviews, on-site visits (when feasible), and virtual monitoring protocols. Funding and service agreements set clear performance measures, reporting procedures, timeliness, and budgets against which goals are measured. County staff regularly monitors compliance with contracting requirements and performance goals through the implementation and review of quarterly performance reports, reimbursement requests and desk and on-site monitoring.

When necessary, County staff provided technical assistance to improve reporting and performance.

ESG financial and program files are reviewed to ensure compliance with 24 CFR Part 576, particularly around participant eligibility, habitability standards, and allowable costs. County staff reviews quarterly ESG statistical tables, narratives, HMIS activity reports, RFF forms and budget printouts, which identify the total funds used/requested by each grantee during that reporting period.

ESG funded agencies are provided with ongoing HMIS system training. As part of the ESG monitoring process, only fifty percent (50%) of the costs related to the project are reimbursed, as the remainder of the costs are paid by non-ESG match funding sources (i.e., local unrestricted donations). In this manner, the subrecipient in turn ensures that dollar-to-dollar matching requirements are satisfied by paying the remainder of the expenses from non-ESG sources.

For nonprofits awarded CDBG-PSG and ESG funds, County staff conducts an initial technical workshop to provide a comprehensive overview of the quarterly reporting, request for funds, and 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 44 monitoring processes and requirements. County staff is available to awarded agencies during regular business hours to address technical concerns and questions as they arise. Nonprofits that reach a certain performance threshold become eligible for bi-annual monitoring reviews in place of quarterly reviews.

The County uses a risk-based approach to prioritize monitoring, giving special attention to new subrecipients, high-dollar contracts, or organizations with past performance issues. Subrecipients are evaluated based on factors such as program size, type of activity, complexity, and prior audit findings.

In addition to formal monitoring, County staff provided ongoing technical assistance, conducted subrecipient trainings, responded to program questions, and assisted agencies in maintaining compliance with HUD requirements throughout the program year.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN. 91.105(0); 91.115(0)
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on performance reports.

The following public comment period, community meeting and public hearing information provided in this section are for public notification purposes and will be updated upon CAPER approval by the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors as part of the final CAPER submitted to HUD:

Public comment period: August 7, 2026 to August 21, 2026. Written public comments must be submitted to the Stanislaus County Planning and Community Development Department by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026. Written public comments can be mailed to 1010 10th Street, Suite# 3400, Modesto, CA 95354 or emailed to [email protected].

As part of the CAPER process the following community meetings are being held:
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IN-PERSON MEETINGS INFORMATION
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City of Ceres August 13, 2026 5:30 p.m. Ceres Community Center 2701 4th Street
Ceres, CA
City of Hughson August 18, 2026 5:15 p.m. Hughson City Hall 7018 Pine Street
Hughson, CA
City of Newman August19,2026 3:00 p.m. Newman Council Chambers 938 Fresno Street 2nd Floor
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! Newman, CA
City of Oakdale August 14, 2026 10:00 Oakdale Public Services Conference Room a.m. 455 S. 5th Avenue
Oakdale, CA
City of Patterson August19,2026 5:30 p.m. Patterson Council Chambers 1 Plaza Circle
Patterson, CA
City of Riverbank August 19, 2026 5:00 p.m. Riverbank Council Chambers 6707 3rd Street, Suite B
Riverbank, CA
Stanislaus County August 17, 2026 5:30 p.m. Baseme.nt Training Room 8300 1010 10th Street
Modesto, CA
Stanislaus County August24,2026 12:00 Basement Training Room 8300 noon 1010 10th Street
Modesto, CA
City of Turlock August 19, 2026 6:00 p.m. Turlock City Hall Yosemite Conference Room,
156 S. Broadway
. Turlock, CA
City of Waterford 1 September. 2, 5:30 p.m. i Waterford City Hall 2026 101 E Street
Waterford, CA
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VIRTUAL MEETINGS INFORMATION
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Community meetings for the Cities and County will be posted online at Stanislaus Community Development Services notices webpage.
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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 48 A Notice of Public Hearing and Document Availability was released in accordance with the HOME Consortium and Urban County's Citizen Participation Plan advising residents of the availability of the draft CAPER for 15-day public review period. The notice was published in both English and Spanish on August 7, 2026, in The Modesto Bee, defining the CAPER review process and how persons, agencies, and interested groups may participate; as well as instructions on how to submit written comments. As part of the public review process, the Draft CAPER notice was distributed electronically to the CSOC and to persons registered through the County's StanAware electronic notification system. The Draft CAPER was made available for public review via the County's Planning and Community Development Department website, and copies of the Draft CAPER were available for review at the planning departments of all the HOME Consortium members.

A public hearing will be held in accordance with the County's Citizen Participation Plan on September 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at Tenth Street Place, the County Administration Building, 1010 10th Street, Board Chambers, Modesto, CA 95354. Notice of the public hearing will also be made available by email to community members that had expressed interest in the CAPER.

CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(C)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction's program objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences.

No changes in the Urban County's program objectives occurred.

Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grants?
No.
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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 49 CR-50 - HOME 24 91.520 (d)
Include the results of on-site inspections of affordable rental housing assisted under the program to determine compliance with housing codes and other applicable regulations.

Please list those projects that should have been inspected on-site this program year based • upon the schedule in 24 CFR 92.504 (d). Indicate which of these were inspected and a summary of issues that were detected during the inspection. For those that were not inspected, please indicate the reason and how you will remedy the situation.

There were no HOME-assisted rental housing projects requiring on-site property inspections during FY 2025-2026. Although the HOME Consortium awarded HOME funding for affordable housing developments, the projects remained in the environmental review, underwriting, agreement development, and pre-construction stages and had not yet reached the point at which inspections were required under 24 CFR 92.504(d).

An assessment of the jurisdiction's affirmative marketing actions for HOME units. 91.520 (e ) and 92.351 (a )
No HOME-assisted housing projects requiring affirmative marketing were completed or available for occupancy during the reporting period. Therefore, there were no affirmative marketing activities to assess pursuant to 24 CFR 92.351 (a).

Data on the amount and use of program income for projects, including the number of projects and owner and tenant characteristics?
Not applicable. No program income has been generated by HOME funds to date.

Other actions taken to foster and maintain affordable housing. 24 CFR 91.220 (k ) The HOME Consortium members continued with efforts to certify and/or implement their respective Housing Elements which include policies that aim to reduce regulatory barriers and encourage the construction of affordable housing units in priority areas, including unincorporated communities and areas of high need. For many of the Consortium members, efforts also included the rezoning of sites to allow for by-right housing development.

HOME Consortium continued its partnerships with the SRHA and local nonprofit developers to identify sites for new affordable housing projects and preserve existing affordable units. Coordination included discussions around leveraging federal and state funds, including HOME, ESG, and PLHA, to support site acquisition, rehabilitation, and new construction. 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 50 CR-58 - SECTION 3
TOTAL LABOR HOURS:

Table 22 Total Labor Hours

CDBG HOME ESG
Total Number of Activities 4 0 0
Total Labor Hours 23,298 0 0
Total Section 3 Hours 0 0 0
Total Targeted Section 3 Worker Hours 0 0 0
QUALITATIVE EFFORTS- NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES BY PROGRAM:

Table 23 Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program Activity CDBG HOME ESG
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Public 0 0 0
Housing.

Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Other 0 0 0
Funding Targeted Workers.

Direct, on-the job training (including apprenticeships). 0 0 0 Indirect training such as arranging for, contracting for, or paying 0 0 0 tuition for, off-site training.

Technical assistance to help Section 3 workers compete for 0 0 0
jobs.

Outreach efforts to identify and secure bids from Section 3 2 0 0
business.
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 51 Activity CDBG HOME ESG
Technical assistance to help Section 3 businesses understand 5 0 0
and bid on contracts.

Division of contracts into smaller jobs to facilitate participation 0 0 0 by Section 3 businesses.

Provided or connected residents with assistance in seeking employment including: drafting resumes, preparing for
2 0 0
interviews, finding job opportunities, connecting residents to job placement services.

Held one or more job fairs. 1 0 0
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that 2 0 0
can provide direct services or referrals.

Assisted residents with finding child care. 0 0 0
Assisted residents to apply for or attend community college or a 0 0 0
4 year educational institution.

Provided or connected residents with supportive services that provide one or more of the following: work readiness health 2 0 0
screenings, interview clothing, uniforms, test fees,
transportation.

Assisted residents to apply for or attend vocational/technical 2 0 0
training.

Assisted residents to obtain financial literacy training and/or 2 0 0
coaching.

Bonding assistance, guaranties or other efforts to support viable 0 0 0
bids from Section 3 businesses.
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 52 Activity CDBG HOME ESG
Provided or connected residents with training on computer use 2 0 0
or online technologies.

Promoting the· use of a business registry designed to create 0 0 0
opportunities for disadvantaged and small businesses.

Outreach, engagement or referrals with the state one-stop system, as designed in Section 121 (e) (2) of the Workforce 0 0 0 Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Other. 0 0 0
Narrative
Stanislaus County continued implementing the requirements of HUD's Section 3 Final Rule (24 CFR Part 75) for applicable CDBG and HOME-funded projects. The County incorporated Section 3 requirements into applicable construction contracts, informed contractors of their Section 3 responsibilities, and monitored compliance through contract administration and project oversight.

Labor hour information for covered projects is reported in the accompanying tables.

The Urban County had four projects, the City of Oakdale's Southwest Downtown Safe Routes to School Project, City of Hughson's 2nd Street Improvements Project, City of Waterford's G Street Infrastructure Improvements Project and the County's Spencer-Marshall Area 7 and Rouse-Colorado Area 9 Sewer Improvements Projects that reported hours.as required by Section 3 regulations. The hours are reflected in the table above. There were no Section 3 hours to report for any HOME or ESG projects this last FY.
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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 53 CR-60 - ESG 91 .520(G) (ESG RECIPIENTS ONLY)
ESG Supplement to the CAPER in E-SNAPS for Paperwor.k Reduction Act

RECIPIENT INFORMATION - ALL RECIPIENTS COMPLETE
Recipient Reporting Period Date
Program Year Start Date 07/01/2025
Program Year End Date 06/30/2027
Information: Recipient
Name: Stanislaus County
DUNS Number: 073136772
EIN/TIN Number: 946000540
Field Office: San Francisco
CoC(s) in which the recipient or subrecipients will Turlock, Modesto, and Stanislaus provide ESG assistance:

Contact Name: Angela Freitas, Planning and
Community Development Director
Contact Address: 1010 10th Street Suite 3400
Modesto, CA 95354
Contact Phone Number: (209) 525-6300
Secondary Contact: Ana San Nicolas, Planning and
Community Development Deputy
Director
Secondary Contact Phone Number (209) 525-6330
Secondary Contact Email: sannicolasa(@stancounty.com
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 54

SUBRECIPIENT FORM - COMPLETE ONE FORM FOR EACH SUBRECIPIENT Subrecipient Reporting Period Date
Program Year Start Date 07/01/2024
Program Year End Date 06/30/2026
Fiscal Year 2025 ESG Funds
Form Information Subrecipient 1
Name: Stanislaus County - Administration
DUNS Number: 073136772
Address: 1010 10th Street Suite 3400
Modesto, CA 95354
Is subrecipient a victim services provider: No
Subrecipient Organization Type: Unit of Government
ESG Subgrant Amount: $15, 193 (Administration)
Balance as of June 30, 2026: $11,656.20
Form Information Subrecipient 2
Name: Center for Human Services-Youth Low
Barrier Shelter
Address: 2000 W. Briggsmore Ave., Building A
Modesto, CA 95350
ID Number: 94-1725620
Is subrecipient a victim services provider: No
Subrecipient Organization Type: Other Nonprofit Organization ESG Subgrant Amount: $30,456 (Shelter)
Balance as of June 30, 2026: $29,666.04
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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 55 Form Information Subrecipient 3
Name: HAVEN - Emergency Shelter Program
Address: 618 13th Street Modesto, CA 95354
ID Number: 94-2499361
Is subrecipient a victim services provider: Yes
Subrecipient Organization Type: Other Nonprofit Organization ESG Subgrant Amount: $75,900 (Shelter)
Balance as of June 30, 2026: $74,942.16
Form Information Subrecipient 4
Name: We Care Program - Rental Assistance
Program
Address: 221 S. Broadway Turlock, CA 95380
ID Number: 20-1843967
Is subrecipient a victim services provider: No
Subrecipient Organization Type: Other Nonprofit Organization ESG Subgrant Amount: $81,033 (Rapid-Re-Housing)
Balance as of June 30, 2026: $69,096.29
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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 56 Fiscal Year 2024 ESG Funds
Form Information Subrecipient 1
Name: Stanislaus County - Administration
DUNS Number: 073136772
Address: 1010 10th Street Suite 3400
Modesto, CA 95354
Is subrecipient a victim services provider: No
Subrecipient Organization Type: Unit of Government
ESG Subgrant Amount: $15,391 (Administration)
Balance as of June 30, 2025: $0.00
Form Information Subrecipient 2
Name: Center for Human Services-Youth Low
Barrier Shelter
Address: 2000 W. Briggsmore Ave., Building A
Modesto, CA 95350
ID Number: 94-1725620
Is subrecipient a victim services provider: No
Subrecipient Organization Type: Other Nonprofit Organization ESG Subgrant Amount: $77,042 (Shelter)
Balance as of June 30, 2025: $0.00
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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 57 Form Information Subrecipient 3
Name: HAVEN - Emergency Shelter Program
Address: 618 13th Street Modesto, CA 95354
ID Number: 94-2499361
Is subrecipient a victim services provider: Yes
Subrecipient Organization Type: Other Nonprofit Organization ESG Subgrant Amount: $26,830 (Shelter)
Balance as of June 30, 2025: $0.00
Form Information Subrecipient 4
Name: Turning Point Community Programs - Rental
Assistance Program
Address: 912 D Street Modesto, CA 95354
ID Number: 94-2609766
Is subrecipient a victim services provider: No
Subrecipient Organization Type: Other Nonprofit Organization ESG Subgrant Amount: $85,962 (Rapid-Re-Housing)
Balance as of June 30, 2025: $0.00
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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 58 CR-65 - PERSONS ASSISTED

PERSONS SERVED
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION ACTIVITIES.

Table 24 Household Information for Homeless Prevention Activities Number of Persons Total Percentages
Adults 0 -
Children 0 -
Don't Know/Refused/Other 0 -
Missing Information 0 -
Total 0 -

RAPID RE-HOUSING ACTIVITIES
Table 25 Household Information for Rapid Re-Housing Activities Number of Persons Total Percentages
Adults 6 75%
Children 2 25%
Don't Know/Refused/Other 0 -
Missing Information 0 -
Total 8 100%
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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 59

SHELTER
Table 26 Shelter Information
Number of Persons Total Percentages
Adults 204 94.8%
Children 11 5.2%
Don't Know/Refused/Other 0 -
Missing Information 0 -
Total 215 100%

STREET OUTREACH
Table 27 Household Information for Street Outreach
Number of Persons Total Percentages
Adults 0 -
Children 0 -
Don't Know/Refused/Other 0 -
Missing Information 0 -
Total 0 -
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 60

TOTALS FOR ALL PERSONS SERVED WITH ESG
Table 28 Household Information for Persons Served with ESG Number of Persons Total Percentages
Adults 210 94.2%
Children 13 5.8%
Don't Know/Refused/Other 0 -
Missing Information 0 -
Total 223 100%

AGE-COMPLETE FOR ALL ACTIVITIES
Table 29 Age Information
Age Total Percentage
Under18 13 5.8%
18-24 101 45.4%
25-61 109 48.8%
62 and Over 0 -
Don't Know/Refused/Other 0 -
Missing Information 0 -
Total 223 100%
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 61

SPECIAL POPULATIONS SERVED-COMPLETE FOR ALL ACTIVITIES
Table 30 Special Population Served
Total Persons
Total Persons
ServedSubpopulation Total Served - Rapid Homeless
Prevention Re-Housing
Veterans 2 0 0
Victims of Domestic
101 0 0
Violence
Elderly 0 0 0
HIV/AIDS 1 0 0
Chronically Homeless 89 0 0
Total Persons
Total Persons
ServedTotal Served - Rapid Persons with Homeless
Disabilities Prevention Re-Housing
Severely Mentally Ill 27 0 0
Chronic Substance
Abuse 33 0 0
Other Disability 77 0 1
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Total Persons
Served in
Emergency
Shelters
2 101
0 1
89 Total Persons
Served in
Emergency
Shelters
27 33
76 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCA~ YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 62 CR-70 - ESG 91 .520(G) -ASSISTANCE PROVIDED AND OUTCOMES

SHELTER UTILIZATION
Table 31 Shelter Capacity
Number of New Units - Rehabbed 0
Number of New Units - Conversion 0
Total Number of bed-nights available 16,790
Total Number of bed-nights provided 16,454
Capacity Utilization 98%

PROJECT OUTCOMES DATA MEASURED UNDER THE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

DEVELOPED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE COC(S)
The County regularly updates and utilizes a CDBG and ESG program Desk Guide for subrecipients.

This guide was developed and is updated in consultation with the local CoC. The Desk Guide covers both federal and state ESG funds administered by Stanislaus County. Under the CDBG and ESG program, County staff track the progress of individual subrecipients in fulfilling goals and objectives set forth in the Con Plan in order to ensure that programs remain on task. Tracked data is reviewed and entered into the IDIS system on a semiannual basis. If tracked data falls short of the goals and objectives set forth, appropriate adjustments will be made, and notification sent to the respective subrecipients to make them aware of milestones and timeliness needed to be met in order to ensure continued receipt of funding.

The coordinated monitoring process has been established to verify and confirm that grant funds have been used in an eligible and appropriate manner for each and every program funded with CDBG and ESG funds.

County staff reviews quarterly ESG statistical tables, narratives, HMIS activity reports, Request for Funds forms, and budget printouts, which identify the total funds used/requested by each subrecipient during that reporting period. County staff also verifies and cross-references the information on the quarterly budget activity reports. Monitoring visits are also scheduled quarterly by County staff for each gra·ntee to ensure appropriate expenditure of funds. As part of the ESG monitoring process, invoices and accompanying receipts are reviewed for reimbursement eligibility. Once eligibility is confirmed, fifty percent (50%) of the costs related to the project are reimbursed, as the remainder of 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 63 the costs are paid by a non-ESG match funding sources (i.e., local unrestricted donations). In this manner, the subrecipient in turn commits their dollar-to-dollar match by paying the remainder of the expenses from non-Federal sources.
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 64 Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Newman City Council
Agenda Item: 10.a.

City Council Meeting
of September 8, 2026

REPORT ON NEWMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TREE LIGHTING EVENT AT THE

DOWNTOWN PLAZA
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council approve the Newman Chamber of Commerce tree lighting event scheduled at the Downtown Plaza on December 5, 2026, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

BACKGROUND:

The Newman Chamber of Commerce has submitted a request for exclusive use of the Downtown Plaza and the 1300 block of Main Street on December 6th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., to host its annual tree lighting event.

Event organizers have tentatively scheduled fire truck rides from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. as well as food and craft booths. There will be a D.J. playing holiday music for the duration of the event, and NO ·alcohol will be served or sold. A community parade is also scheduled as part of the event. The event date does not appear to conflict with any other known community activities, and the organizers are currently seeking council approval to proceed with this year's event.

ANALYSIS:

As of the preparation date of this staff report, event planning by the Chamber was still in its initial phase; any subsequent changes will be reported by staff during the presentation of this report.

The Chamber of Commerce has made the following requests:
❖ Exclusive use of the Downtown Plaza and the 1300 block of Main Street. Street Closures at Main/Tulare and Main/Fresno.
❖ Waive parade permit fees.
❖ Waive Standards for Downtown Events in the areas of:
• Clean-up deposit. Downtown standards require a $1,000.00 deposit, refundable upon satisfactory cleaning of the affected area. The event organizer assures staff that they will thoroughly clean up. • Traffic/crowd control device costs. City-owned barricades could be utilized. • Restroom and electrical use fees. Current standards indicate a $25.00 fee for each.

All other Standards for Downtown events will apply.

Event organizers and city staff have coordinated on a proposed layout that includes closing the east plaza parking lots and the 1300 block of Main Street to vehicular traffic during the event.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There will be no direct fiscal impact as a result of this event.

CONCLUSION:

This staff report is submitted for City Council consideration and action. Staff recommends the City Council approve the event as presented.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Standards For Downtown Events

2. EventMap
Respectfully submi~ed,
Alicia
~~ Mendoza
Recreation Director/ Community Liaison
REVIEWED/CONCUR:

Michael Holland
City Manager
Attachment 1

STANDARDS FOR DOWNTOWN EVENTS

1. DAYS:

One Day Event: Saturday or Sunday preferred.

Two Day Events: Saturday & Sunday or Sunday & Monday may be allowed on holiday 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 Chief of Police.

3. STREET USAGE:

First time event:

Anticipated crowd size:

4. INSURANCE:

One block
500 orless - one block
500 tol000 - 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 Chief of 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 locati.ons 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 Revised September 25, 2012
Attachment 1
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. CLEANUP:

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.

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 ~o 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, fo any tree, structure, or fixture.

14. BLEACHERS:

Revised September 25, 2012
Attachment 1
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 providing 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).

19. TRASH RECEPTICALS
The event coordinator shall provide trash 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.

Revised September 25, 2012
Attachment 1
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. .

Revised September 25, 2012

NEWMAN EVENT MAP

CONSTRUCTION
ZONE
Base: supplied Google satellite image. Event locations adapted from the supplied event map. t§~
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Newman City Council
Agenda Item: 10. b.

City Council Meeting
of September 8, 2026
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-, ACCEPTING BID FROM TAYLOR BACKHOE SERVICE, INC.

DBA TBS CONTRACTORS FOR VETERANS CIRCLE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AUTHORIZING

THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWMAN RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 2026- , accepting the low bid from Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. dba TBS Contractors in the amount of $554,963.30 for the Veterans Circle Improvements Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and any associated change orders up to twenty percent (20%) of the construction contract on behalf of the City of Newman.

BACKGROUND:

The City is moving forward with the Veterans Circle Improvement Project. The City has developed the project improvements from a conceptual illustration for the site. The project consists of constructing a Veterans memorial adjacent to the Downtown Plaza. The work includes construction of a monument wall, concrete sidewalks, installation of engraved bricks, curbing, curb cut ramp, installation of flag poles, site amenities, drainage improvements, electrical lighting improvements, solar lighted bollards, planting trees, landscaping, and landscape irrigation.

The project was advertised on August 5, August 12, and August 19, 2026 in the Westside Index Newspaper, and bids were opened on August 26, 2026.

ANALYSIS:

The City received a total of seven (7) bids that were opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. on August 26, 2026, this being the advertised bid opening date and time. The lowest responsible and responsive bid was submitted by Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. dba TBS Contractors in the amount of $554,963.30. The bid results were as listed:

Contractor Total Bid
Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. dba TBS Contractors $554,963.30 Stockbridge General Contracting, Inc. $606,991.00
Cervantes Landscaping Service, Inc. $617,750.00
Joes Landscape & Concrete, Inc. $638,303.16
United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. $641,528.00
F. Loduca Co. $693,214.00
Penna-Green Hydroseeding, Inc. $768,507.00
Engineer's Estimate $798,445.00
FISCAL IMPACT:

The project construction cost will be funded by Fund 31 - Community Benefit - Contract Services (31-44-6200).

CONCLUSION:

It is recommended that the Newman City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026- , accepting the low bid from Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. dba TBS Contractors for the Veterans Circle Improvements Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and any associated change orders up to twenty percent (20%) of the construction contract on behalf of the City of Newman.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2026-

2. Engineer's recommendation letter to award project

3. Abstract of Bids
R~
Thomas Spankowski
Director of Public Works

REVIEWED/CONCUR
V£)O
Michael Holland
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWMAN ACCEPTING THE BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO TAYLOR BACKHOE SERVICE, INC. DBA TBS

CONTRACTORS FOR THE VETERANS CIRCLE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Invitation to bid for the Veterans Circle Improvements project in the City of Newman was listed in the Westside Index Newspaper on August 5, 2026; and WHEREAS, the major work consists of constructing a Veterans memorial adjacent to the Downtown Plaza. The work includes construction of a monument wall, concrete sidewalks, installation of engraved bricks, curbing, curb cut ramp, installation of flag poles, site amenities, drainage improvements, electrical lighting improvements, solar lighted bollards, planting trees, landscaping, and landscape irrigation; and WHEREAS, the following bids for the project were publicly opened and read aloud at the Newman City Hall on August 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, a total of seven (7) bids were received and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. on May 27, 2026 at the Newman City Hall, this being the advertised bid opening date and time. The bid results were as listed below:

Contractor
Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. dba TBS Contractors
Stockbridge General Contracting, Inc.

Cervantes Landscaping Service, Inc.
foes Landscape & Concrete, Inc.

United Pavement Maintenance, Inc.

F. Loduca Co.

Perma-Green Hydroseeding, Inc.

WHEREAS, the City Engineer's Estimate was $798,445.00.

Total Bid
$554,963.30
$606,991.00
$617,750.00
$638,303.16
$641,528.00
$693,214.00
$768,507.00
WHEREAS, the bids have been reviewed, and Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. dba TBS Contractors submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofNewman upon the recommendation of the City Engineer that the Veterans Circle Improvements project be awarded to:

Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. dba TBS Contractors in the amount of five hundred fifty-four thousand nine hundred sixty-three dollars and thirty cents ($554,963.30) and authorize the City Manager to execute any associated change orders up to twenty percent (20%) of the construction contract amount.

The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newman held on the 8th day of September, 2026 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
GOUVEIA ENGINEERING, INC.

September 2, 2026
City of Newman

CONSULTING ENGINEERS
93 8 Fresno Street
Newman, CA 95360
Re: Veterans Circle Improvements Project
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Newman City Council:

Bids for the above referenced project were opened at 2:00 p.m. on August 26, 2026. A total of seven (7) bids were submitted, ranging from $554,963.30 to $768,507.00. The low bid totaling $554,963.30 was submitted by Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. dba TBS Contractors, Inc. The Engineer's Estimate was $798,445.00. We recommend the project be awarded to Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. dba TBS Contractors.

A complete Abstract of Bids received has been enclosed herewith.

M 1a,P.E.

City eer
Enclosures
cc: file
456 SIXTH STREET• GUSTINE, CALIFORNIA 95322 • TELEPHONE (209) 854-3300 Item Quantity
No. Item Description and Unit
1 Mobilization I LS
2 Traffic Control 1 LS
3 Clearing, Grubbing, and Demolition 1 LS
4 Earthwork 1 LS
5 Construct Type 3 Concrete Curb 18 LF
6 Construct Concrete Mow Strip Curb 63 LF
7 Construct Concrete Sidewalk/Pathway 1,447 SF
8 Construct Concrete Pathway with Brick Inlay
1,238 SF
9 Construct Colored/Patterned Concrete 600 SF
10 Construct Case F Ramp 1 EA
11 Construct 6" Thick Concrete Slab 202 SF
12 Furnish and Construct Bench Rest Area 4 EA
13 Construct Monument Wall 1 LS
14 Construct Type I Column Planter 2 EA
15 Construct Concrete Seat I EA
16 Storm Drain System Alterations 1 LS
17 Furnish and Install Electrical System I LS
18 Furnish and Install Owner Provided Lights I LS
19 Furnish and Install CommunicationNideo
System I LS
20 Irrigation I LS
21 Landscaping I LS
22 Furnish and Install 25 Foot Flag Pole 6 EA
23 Furnish and Install 40 Foot Flag Pole I EA
24 Furnish and Install Dumor 92-60 Bench 2 EA
25 Furnish and Install Removeable Bollard 3 EA
26 Furnish and Install Bike Rack I EA
27 Signage Installation, Alteration, and Pavement
Markings 1 LS

BID TOTAL
Taylor Backhoe Svc., Inc. dba
TBS Contractors
Engineer's Estimate 1605 E. Gerard Ave.

Merced, CA 95341
Unit Price Amount Unit Price Amount
30,000.00 30,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00
10,000.00 10,000.00 2,400.00 2,400.00
40,000.00 40,000.00 14,054.40 14,054.40
20,000.00 20,000.00 26,712.00 26,712.00
125.00 2,250.00 56.33 1,013.94
125.00 7,875.00 51.14 3,221.82

20.00 28,940.00 14.93 21 ,603.71

30.00 37,140.00 36.18 44,790.84

27.00 16,200.00 22.36 13,416.00
8,000.00 8,000.00 9,102.00 9,102.00
20,00 4,040.00 17.95 3,625.90
10,000.00 40,000.00 7,896.26 31,585.04
80,000.00 80,000.00 105,807.60 105,807.60
20,000.00 40,000.00 14,520.00 29,040.00
5,000.00 5,000.00 6,391.20 6,391.20
40,000.00 40,000.00 22,231.30 22,231.30
100,000.00 100,000.00 56,769.04 56,769.04
15,000.00 15,000.00 9,448.92 9,448.92
15,000.00 15,000.00 37,871.21 37,871.21
60,000.00 60,000.00 25 ,500.00 25,500.00
65,000.00 65,000,00 22,800.00 22,800.00
12,000.00 72,000.00 4,703.40 28,220.40
30,000.00 30,000.00 5,640.00 5,640.00
5,000.00 10,000.00 3,242.78 6,485.56
2,500.00 7,500.00 2,088.25 6,264.75
2,500.00 2,500.00 1,167.67 1,167.67
12,000.00 12,000.00 1,800.00 1,800.00
$798,445.00 $554,963.30

ABSTRACT OF BIDS FOR

CITY OF NEWMAN

VETERANS CIRCLE IMPROVEMENTS
Bid Opening: August 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Stockbridge Gen. Contracting, Inc. Cervantes Landscaping Svc., Inc. 2972 Larkin Ave. POBox321
Clovis, CA 93612 Patterson, CA 95363
Unit Price Amount Unit Price Amount
30,000.00 30,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00
10,000,00 10,000.00 8,750.00 8,750.00
32,000,00 32,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00
25,000.00 25,000.00 16,000.00 16,000.00
250.00 4,500.00 250.00 4,500.00

60.00 3,780.00 85.00 5,355.00
21 .00 30,387.00 28.00 40,516.00

45.00 55,710.00 45.00 55,710.00
30,00 18,000.00 38.00 22,800.00
6,200.00 6,200.00 6,500.00 6,500.00

32.00 6,464.00 35.00 7,070.00
8,300.00 33,200.00 8,700.00 34,800.00
70,000.00 70,000.00 85 ,000.00 85,000.00
15,300.00 30,600.00 5,500,00 I 1,000.00
4,000.00 4,000.00 15,500.00 15,500.00
10,200.00 10,200.00 22,000 00 22,000.00
50,000.00 50,000.00 45,000.00 45,000.00
9,000.00 9,000.00 45,000.00 45,000.00
32,000.00 32,000.00 21,249.00 21,249.00
46,300.00 46,300.00 27,000.00 27,000.00
38,200.00 38,200.00 25 ,750.00 25,750.00
5,000.00 30,000.00 6,000.00 36,000.00
12,200.00 12,200.00 10,500.00 10,500.00
2,300.00 4,600.00 3,200.00 6,400.00
1,850.00 5,550.00 2,800.00 8,400.00
2,100.00 2,100.00 1,950.00 1,950.00
7,000.00 7,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00
$606,991.00 $617,750.00
Subcontractors Listed: Hensley's Paving and Gen. Eng., Inc. Elite Landscape Const., Inc. Access Electric * Denotes corrected total
Valley 29 Electric Badillo Const.

Incentive New Creation
Womack Striping
McPhee Masonry, Inc.

Revere Builders, Inc.

Valley 29 Electric
Sekon & Sons Trucking
Central Valley Concrete
DeLatorre Traffic Control
Joes Landscape & Concrete, Inc.
802 Inyo Ave.

Newman, CA 95360
Unit Price Amount
30,000.00 30,000.00
10,000.00 10,000.00
61,000.00 61,000.00
10,000.00 10,000.00
516.66 * 9,299.88
190.47 * 11 ,999.61
32,49 * 47,013.03

44.42 * 54,991.96

60.00 36,000.00
14,000.00 14,000.00

64.35 * 12,998.70
4,500.00 18,000.00
50,000.00 50,000.00
7,500,00 15,000.00
12,500.00 12,500.00
36,000.00 36,000.00
51 ,000.00 51,000.00
14,000.00 14,000.00
35,000.00 35,000.00
20,000.00 20,000.00
20,000.00 20,000.00
8,000.00 48,000.00
10,000.00 10,000.00
2,500.00 5,000.00
666.66 * 1,999.98
1,5 00.00 1,500.00
3,000.00 3,000 00
* $638,303.16
Valley 29 Electric
United Pavement Maint., Inc.

PO Box 1017
Hughson, CA 95326
Unit Price Amount
30,000.00 30,000.00
10,000 00 10,000.00
21 ,713.00 21,713.00
31 ,329.00 31,329.00
120.00 2,160.00
110.00 6,930.00

18.00 26,046.00

40.00 49,520.00

60.00 36,000.00
12,000.00 12,000.00

40.00 8,080.00
8,264.00 33,056.00
3,500.00 35,000.00
10,210.00 20,420.00
6,000.00 6,000.00
38,160.00 38,160.00
58,592.00 58,592.00
8,818.00 8,818.00
32,681.00 32,681.00
40,023.00 40,023.00
45,474.00 45,474.00
7,767.00 46,602.00
12,351.00 12,351.00
2,709.00 5,418.00
3,920.00 11,760.00
2,755.00 2,755.00
10,640.00 10,640.00
$641,528.00
Chrisp Co.

American Flagpole Co.

Artificial Turf & Landscpe
Valley 29 Electric
F. Loduca Co.

PO Box 69011 I
Stockton, CA 95269
Unit Price Amount
30,000.00 30,000.00
7,500.00 7,500.00
25,000.00 25 ,000.00
40,000.00 40,000.00
125.00 2,250.00

60.00 3,780.00

24.00 34,728.00
I

30.00 37,140.00

50.00 30,000.00
5,500.00 5,500.00

58.00 11,716.00
8,000,00 32,000.00
59,000.00 59,000.00
7,500.00 15,000.00
15,000.00 15,000.00
60,000. 00 60,000.00
60,000.00 60,000.00
21,000.00 21,000.00
i
40,000.00 40,000.00
45,000.00 45,000.00
40,000.00 40,000.00
. 7,000 00 42,000.00
12,000.00 12,000.00
3,300.00 6,600.00
2,000.00 6,000,00
2,000.00 2,000,00
10,000.00 10,000.00
$693,214.00
Valley 29 Electric
Perma-Green Hydroseeding, Inc.

PO Box 39
Gilro ', CA 95021
Unit Price Amount
30,000.00 30,000.00
10,000.00 10,000.00
42,850.00 42,850.00
50,000.00 50,000.00
438.00 7,884.00
112.00 7,056.00

26.00 37,622.00

27.00 33,426.00

40.00 24,000.00
8,300.00 8,300.00

44.00 8,888.00
13,850.00 55,400.00
103,410.00 103,410.00
14,750.00 29,500.00
6,500.00 6,500.00
37,210.00 37,210.00
58,307.00 58,307.00
11,133.00 11 ,133.00
40,559.00 40,559.00
48,400.00 48,400.00
27,310.00 27,310.00
8,900.00 53,400.00
[2,500.00 12,500,00
5,100.00 10,200.00
3,284.00 9,852.00
1,700.00 1,700.00
3,100.00 3,100.00
$768,507.00
Epic Land Surveying
Badillo Const.

McPhee Masonry
Delta Bluegrass
Valley 29 Electric
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Newman City Council
Agenda Item: 10.C.

City Council Meeting
of September 8, 2026
APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2026- , APPROVING A PRELITIGATION SETTLEMENT AND

RELEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWMAN AND WEST STANISLAUS COUNTY

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID

AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Resolution No. 2026 - , approving a Prelitigation Settlement and Release Agreement ("Agreement") with West Stanislaus County Fire Protection District ("District") resolving disputed claims between the Parties and providing for the City's purchase of District's undivided one-half interest in the fire station property located at the northeast comer of Kem and "N" Streets (Stanislaus County APN 128-014-004-000) for $550,000, and authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement.

BACKGROUND:

The City and District have jointly owned and operated Station 55, located on an approximately 1.013-acre parcel at the northeast comer of Kem and "N" Streets (State Highway 33) in the City, since entering into the JP A in November 1988. Under the JP A, District conveyed to the City an undivided one-half fee interest in the property, with the City contributing one-half of the original purchase price, and the Parties jointly funded construction of Station 55 to serve City residents as well as the surrounding unincorporated area of Stanislaus County.

The Parties also entered into a November 1, 2018 Memorandum of Understanding for cost-sharing of a jointly retained Fire Chief and related joint equipment purchases ("MOU"), and a separate Automatic Aid Agreement providing for reciprocal emergency assistance.

On October 13, 2025, District notified the City that it had rescinded the resolution approving the MOU and intended to terminate the MOU, with termination ultimately effective April 13, 2026. A dispute subsequently arose between the Parties. The City contends District failed to reimburse its forty percent (40%) share of joint personnel costs under the MOU and its fifty percent (50%) share of other joint expenses under the JP A, and asserts District owes the City approximately $95,246.35 in unreimbursedjoint expenses. District disputes certain billed expenses, contends the City breached the JPA and MOU by restricting District's access to Station 55, jointly acquired equipment, and electronic data, and claims the City owes District $94,443.69 in California Office of Emergency Services reimbursements.

To toll applicable statutes of limitations while pursuing resolution, the Parties entered into a Tolling Agreement on December 31, 2025, and participated in a full-day mediation with the Honorable Richard M. Silver (Ret.) on February 17, 2026. In connection with mediation, the Parties jointly retained appraiser John A. Hillas, MAI, SRA, who valued the property at $1,400,000 using a sales comparison approach, and later, at District's request, at the same value using a replacement cost approach.

ANALYSIS:

The proposed Agreement resolves all disputed claims between the Parties and unwinds their joint ownership and operation of Station 55 under the following terms:
a. Property Buy-Out. The City will pay District $550,000 to purchase District's undivided one-halffee interest in the property, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, reflecting the appraised value adjusted for the marketability discount the City asserts applies to an undivided interest. b. Outstanding Invoices. District will pay the City $40,000 in full and final settlement of the City's claim for unreimbursed joint expenses, to be credited against amounts owed to District under the Agreement. c. OES Reimbursement. The City will pay District $94,443.69 in full and final settlement of District's claim for Office of Emergency Services reimbursements.
d. Rescue 55 Vehicle. The City will pay District $21,500 to purchase District's one-half interest in the jointly held Rescue 55 vehicle, based on a stipulated appraised value of $43,000. e. Net Settlement Proceeds. Netting these amounts, the City will pay District a total of $625,943.69 in full and final settlement of all claims between the Parties.

Agenda Item: 10.C.
f. Ford Interceptors. The Parties have agreed to an in-kind division.of the two jointly held Ford Interceptor patrol vehicles, with the City retaining full ownership of the 2023 Ford Interceptor and District retaining full ownership of the 2020 Ford Interceptor.
g. Outstanding O&M Costs. District will separately pay the City its unpaid one-half share of Station 55 maintenance and operation costs for the period of April 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026, within fourteen (14) days of invoice.

Upon the Effective Date, the JPA will be mutually terminated pursuant to Section 9 of the JPA, subject to approval by both the City Council and the District's Board of Directors within fourteen (14) days. District will fully vacate Station 55 and remove its separate equipment and property by the Effective Date; continued use beyond that date exposes District to liquidated damages calculated at fair market rental value. The City will act as liquidating agent for the Parties' joint obligations arising from the JP A, MOU, and Automatic Aid Agreement, will assume sole responsibility for Station 55 going forward, and each Party waives any right to partition the property. The Agreement also includes a mutual release of all claims arising from the JP A, MOU, Automatic Aid Agreement, and the Parties' joint use of Station 55, including a waiver of Civil Code section 1542, and contains no admission of liability by either Party.

The Parties have determined that the Property does not constitute "surplus land" under the Surplus Land Act (Government Code section 54220 et seq.) because it does not meet the definition of "surplus land" set forth in Government Code section 5422l(b)(l), as the Property continues to be used for the same public purpose - continued operation of Station 55 for fire protection and emergency services - for which it has been used since its original acquisition. Accordingly, the transaction contemplated by the Agreement is not subject to the requirements of the Surplus Land Act.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Agreement requires a net payment by the City to District of $625,943.69, consisting of $550,000 for District's one-half interest in the property, $94,443.69 for the OES Reimbursement claim, and $21,500 for District's interest in the Rescue 55 vehicle, less a $40,000 credit for District's payment of the Outstanding Invoices. District is separately responsible for paying the City its outstanding one-half share of O&M costs for the property. Following execution, the City will hold sole (ee title to the property and sole responsibility for Station 55's ongoing operation and maintenance costs, previously shared with District.

CONCLUSION:

The proposed Agreement resolves the disputed claims between the City and District without the time, expense, and uncertainty of litigation, including a threatened partition action, and provides for an orderly dissolution of the 1988 JPA with the City acquiring sole ownership of Station 55. Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution No. 2026- , approving the Prelitigation Settlement and Release Agreement with West Stanislaus County Fire Protection District and authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2026 - , approving a Prelitigation Settlement and Release Agreement ("Agreement") with West Stanislaus County Fire Protection District ("District") and authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement.

2. Prelitigation Settlement and Release Agreement between the City of Newman and West Stanislaus County Fire Protection District
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael E. Holland
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWMAN APPROVING A

PRELITIGATION SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF

NEWMAN AND WEST STANISLAUS COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Newman ("City") and West Stanislaus County Fire Protection District ("District") are parties to that certain Joint Powers Agreement for Construction and Equipping, Operation, and Maintenance of a Fire Station, entered into on or around November 8, 1988 ("JP A"), pursuant to which City and District jointly acquired, developed, and have since jointly owned and operated a fire station ("Station 55") on real property located at the northeast comer of Kem and "N" Streets (State Highway 33) in the City, identified as Stanislaus County Assessor's Parcel Number 128-014-004-000 (the "Property"), with City and District each holding an undivided one-half fee interest therein; and WHEREAS, a dispute has arisen between City and District regarding their respective obligations under the JP A and that certain Memorandum of Understanding for Cost Sharing of Fire Department Staff and Joint Equipment Purchases, entered into on or around November 1, 2018 ("MOU"), and the Automatic Aid Agreement between the parties, including disputed claims for unreimbursed joint expenses, California Office of Emergency Services reimbursements, and access to Station 55 and jointly held equipment; and WHEREAS, City and District entered into a Tolling Agreement on or around December 31, 2025, and participated in a full-day mediation with a mediator on February 17, 2026, in the course of which the parties jointly retained a licensed real estate appraiser to value the Property; and WHEREAS, in order to avoid the time, expense, and uncertainty of litigation, including a threatened action for partition of the Property, City and District have negotiated the terms of a Prelitigation Settlement and Release Agreement ("Agreement"), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference, pursuant to which, among other things, (1) City shall pay District $550,000 to purchase District's undivided one-half interest in the Property, (2) District shall pay City $40,000 in settlement of outstanding invoices, (3) City shall pay District $94,443.69 in settlement of District's Office of Emergency Services reimbursement claim, (4) City shall pay District $21,500 to purchase District's one-half interest in the jointly held Rescue 55 vehicle, resulting in a net payment by City to District of $625,943.69, and (5) City and District shall mutually terminate and dissolve the JPA pursuant to Section 9 thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Parties believe that the conveyance of District's undivided one-half interest in the Property to City is not subject to the California Surplus Land Act (Government Code section 54220 et seq.) (the "Act"), because it involves the transfer of a fractional interest in the Property between co-owner public agencies, which interest has retained the same public use and purpose - continued operation of Station 55 for fire protection and emergency services - as when the Property was first acquired; and the Parties further agree that, to the extent the Act is deemed to apply to such transfer, District's interest in the Property would qualify as "exempt surplus land" under Government Code section 54221, subdivision (f)(l)(D), as set forth more fully in the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Agreement and desires to approve the Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newman that the recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council that the City Council hereby approves the Prelitigation Settlement and Release Agreement with West Stanislaus County Fire Protection District, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any and all documents, and take any and all actions, reasonably necessary or convenient to carry out and implement the Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the mutual termination and dissolution of the JPA in accordance with Section 9 thereof.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council that the City Council hereby directs and authorizes the City Manager and City staff to cooperate in good faith with District, as and to the extent provided in the Agreement, in connection with District's compliance with the Surplus Land Act.

The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newman held on the 8th day of September, 2026 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

PRELITIGA TION SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT
between
CITY OF NEWMAN and WEST STANISLAUS COUNTY FIRE PROTECT DISTRICT

THIS PRELITIGA TION SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT
("Agreement") is entered into and effective this 30th day of September 2026 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF NEWMAN, a municipal law corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California ("City"), and the WEST STANISLAUS COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, an independent special district of the State of California organized and existing under the Fire Protection District Law. of 1987 (Health & Saf. Code, § 13 800 et seq.,) ("District"). City and District may be referred to hereinafter collectively as "Parties" or individually as a "Party."

RECITALS
A. City provides fire protection and related emergency services within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City through the City of Newman Fire Department, whereas District provides fire protection services within its jurisdictional boundaries including areas in the unincorporated west side of Stanislaus County bordering the cities of Newman and Patterson.

B. City and District wished to partner in the acquisition and development of property at the northeast comer of Kem and "N" Streets (State Highway 33) in the City of Newman, bearing Stanislaus County Assessor's Parcel Number 128-014-004-000 and described more particularly in Exhibit A hereto which is incorporated here by this reference ("Property"), for purposes of constructing and operating a fire station to service those communities adjacent to the City but located in the unincorporated area of Stanislaus County ( described as District Response Areas 55 and 56 as shown on SR911 maps) ("Station 55") and to provide fire protection services to City residents when required. The Property consists of approximately 44,141 square feet or 1.013 acres.

C. In furtherance thereof, on or around November 8, 1988, City and District entered into that certain JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A FIRE STATION ("JPA"), adopted pursuant to the City Resolution No. 88-91, with respect to the construction, equipping, operation, and maintenance of a fire station for the Parties' joint use and operation of Station 55, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B and is incorporated herein by this reference. Pursuant to Section 12 of the JPA, the Parties agreed that the City's Fire Chief"shall be the designated manager of the station for day to day maintenance." Although the JPA references California Government Code sections 6500 through 6514 (the Joint Powers Act) in the Recitals thereof, the Parties acknowledge never forming a separate local agency entity or agency to perform the obligations under the JP A.

D. Pursuant to Section 1 of the JP A, District agreed to "convey to the City, by grant deed, a good and sufficient title free and clear of any and all encumbrances whatsoever, an undivided one-half interest" in the Property, and City agreed to pay for "one-half of the cost" to purchase the Property. Title to the Property was originally acquired by District in 1986 in fee. City did contribute one-half of the purchase price for the Property such that City adopted Resolution Settlement and Release Agreement
City of Newman and West Stanislaus Fire Protection Services Page 1 of 11 No. 90-27 accepting a Corporation Deed for an undivided one-half interest in the Property, which was recorded in the Official Records of Stanislaus County on or around May 23, 1990.

E. Pursuant to Section 9 of the JP A, the Parties agreed that the JP A may be terminated "at any time by mutual agreement of the parties" or by either Party providing "written notice of its intention so to do to the other party at least 12 months prior to the date of termination." Section 9 further provides that "[ s ]hould either party desire to purchase the rights of ownership from the other party, the price must be mutually agreeable." Pursuant to this Agreement, the Parties intend to mutually terminate the Agreement pursuant to Section 9 of the JP A as of the Effective Date herein.

F. The Parties thereafter jointly funded the construction of Station 55 on the Property and jointly or severally purchased certain equipment, apparatus, personal protective equipment ("PPE"), and other assets for their joint use at Station 55. As of the date of this Agreement, the Parties held interests in the following equipment and/or the apparatus maintained at Station 55:

Vehicle ID Model Year Type Ownership
2023 Ford Interceptor 50% City
50% District
2020 Ford Interceptor 50% City
50% District
4894 2019 Light Duty - Tender 5 5 100% District
3814 2011 Light Duty -Ford F-150 Newman Fire 100% District Chief
5122 2007 Heavy Duty - E55 100% City
3804 2005 Heavy Duty - Rescue 55 50% City
Ford F550 50% District
3800 1998 Heavy Duty - Brush 55 100% District
Engine/Westmark-Intl. Fire Engine
5153 1991 Heavy Duty - E255 100% City
The Parties agree and acknowledge that the only jointly held fire apparatus between them are Rescue 55, 2023 Ford Interceptor, and 2020 Ford Interceptor listed above. The Rescue 55 vehicle was appraised by Sales Representative Scott Beck, of Fire Apparatus Services in Rialto, California, at approximately Forty-Three Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($43,000), and the Parties have stipulated to such valuation for purposes of this Agreement.

Assets and equipment on the Property purchased solely by one Party are separate property of the acquiring Party as set forth more particularly in the Asset List attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated herein by this reference ("Asset List"). The Parties jointly purchased other assets and equipment located on the Property and the Parties agree those assets shall be split as listed in the Asset List.

Settlement and Release Agreement
City of Newman and West Stanislaus Fire Protection Services Page 2 of 11 G. On or around November 1, 2018, City and District entered into that certain

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWMAN AND WEST

STANISLAUS COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR COST SHARING OF FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF AND JOINT EQUIPMENT PURCHASES for purposes of memorializing their cost-sharing agreement with respect to specified joint personnel and related expenses ("MOU"), a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit D and is incorporated herein by this reference.

H. City and District entered also into that certain AUTOMATIC AID AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWMAN AND WEST STANISLAUS COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT with respect to the provision of reciprocal supplemental assistance in the event of non-extraordinary/emergency incidents ("Automatic Aid Agreement"), a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit E and is incorporated herein by reference.

I. Pursuant to Section 2 of the MOU, City and District agreed to jointly retain a Fire Chief, the sitting City Fire Chief, with sixty (60%) percent of the total employment cost of the same assigned to the City and forty ( 40%) percent of the total cost assigned to the District. City retained responsibility for administering all wages and benefits arising therefrom. Pursuant to the MOU, City agreed to bill District for its forty percent (40%) share of such expenses, and District agreed to reimburse City for the same, on a quarterly basis.

J. Pursuant to Section 1 of the MOU, its term continued through October 30, 2021 and would automatically renew for an additional three (3) years unless either Party provided notice of termination as follows: (1) "without cause ... by providing no less than six (6) months prior written notice of its intent of termination or non-renewal," or (2) "for cause upon serving a written Notice to cure Default, therein specifying the acts or omissions constituting the alleged default and demanding that the default be cured within thirty (30) days .... " K. On or around October 13, 2025, District sent a letter to City notifying City that District had adopted a resolution rescinding its Resolution No. 2018-004 ("2025 Resolution") which had previously approved the MOU. On or around October 25, 2025, District confirmed that by way of its 2025 Resolution, District intended to terminate the MOU effective November 1, 2025, although it later agreed the notice of termination would become effective on April 13, 2026 (six (6) months after its October 13, 2025 notice of intent to terminate).

L. A dispute has arisen and exists between the Parties. City claims ( 1) District is in breach of the MOU by, among other things, not fully reimbursing City its forty ( 40%) share of the expenses incurred to employ joint personnel under the MOU and failing to maintain Workers Compensation insurance for joint employees, (2) District violated the terms of the JPA in failing to reimburse City for its fifty (50%) share of joint expenses not covered by the MOU, and that (3) District violated the covenant of good faith and fair dealing with respect to these agreements, among other claims. City claims District owes it approximately $95,246.35 in unreimbursed joint expenses incurred from July 1 of 2025 to April 1, 2026 ("Outstanding Invoices"), while the District challenges specified expenses billed to District.

M. District disputes City's claims and contends that City is in breach of the MOU (1) by violating provisions concerning implementation of a shared personnel program and joint equipment purchase program; (2) by violating Reporting/Supervision provisions regarding District Settlement and Release Agreement
City of Newman and West Stanislaus Fire Protection Services Page 3 of 11 operations and chain of command; the MOU and JP A; (3) by violating implied access provisions of the Parties' agreements including limiting District's access to Station 55 and jointly acquired safety equipment, apparatus, Personal Protective Equipment ("PPE"), electronic data, and reports; (4) by violating the covenant of good faith and fair dealing with respect to these agreements due to City employee(s) conduct; and (5) by improperly withholding $94,443.69 in California Office of Emergency Services reimbursements under the Statewide Master Mutual Aid Agreement for use of District-owned apparatus ("OES Reimbursement"). City disputes these claims and the amounts asserted by District.

N. On or around December 31, 2025, to facilitate potential pre-litigation settlement and mediation between them, City and District entered into that certain TOLLING AGREEMENT ("Tolling Agreement") whereby they agreed to toll the applicable statutes of limitations on all claims existing and arising between them with respect to the JPA, the MOU, and/or the Automatic Aid Agreement ( collectively "Claims").

0. On or around February 17, 2026, the Parties engaged in a full day of mediation with the Honorable Richard M. Silver (Retired Judge of the Superior Court) ("Mediation").

P. In conjunction with Mediation, the Parties jointly retained licensed real estate appraiser, John A. Hillas, MAI, SRA, to appraise the Property. Pursuant to a written appraisal report dated February 11, 2026, Mr. Hillas estimated the fair market value of the Property at $1,400,000, applying a sales comparison approach ("Initial Report").

Q. District commissioned a secondary appraisal report of the Property by Mr.

Hillas utilizing a replacement cost approach, which Mr. Hillas provided on or around April 17, 2026 which valued the Property at $1,400,000 ("Supplemental Report").

R. City contends that the Property is subject to a marketability discount of between twenty-five percent (25%) and thirty percent (30%) based on the undivided fractional interests in the Property valued for sale.

S. City has expressed its intention to file an action for partition of the Property pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 872.010-874.240 and other claims, whereas the Parties wish to avoid the time, expenses, and uncertainty of litigation.

T. The Parties believe that the Property pursuant to Government Code section 54222.3, the conveyance of District's interests in the Property to City as contemplated in this Agreement is not subject to the California Surplus Land Act (Government Code section 54220 et seq.) ("Act"), because it involves the transfer of a fractional interest in the Property between co-owner agencies which has retained the same public use and purpose as when it was first acquired, which would be exempt under Government Code section 54221, subdivision (f)(l).

Nonetheless, the Parties agree to cooperate in the submission of any and all exemption notification requirements that may be required or requested by the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD") to ensure the transaction is in compliance with the Act.

U. District has therefore agreed to accept, and City has agreed to pay, $550,000 to purchase District's undivided one-half interest in the Property, the Parties have agreed to settle Settlement and Release Agreement
City of Newman and West Stanislaus Fire Protection Services Page 4 of 11 the other monetary claims between them and have further agreed to mutually terminate and dissolve the JP A subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the promises, covenants and agreements herein contained, the adequacy and sufficient of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. Incorporation of Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are expressly incorporated as terms of this Agreement. In the event of any conflict between the Recitals above and the Agreement Sections below, the latter shall prevail.

2. Settlement Terms. Within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date of this Agreement, provided District has fully vacated the Property by the Effective Date, in full satisfaction of the disputes and controversies between them, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
a. Property Buy-Out. District shall accept, and City shall pay, the total sum of Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($550,000) to purchase District's undivided one-half fee interest in the Property free and clear of all liens and encumbrances;
b. Outstanding Invoices. City shall accept, and District shall pay to City, the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($40,000) as full and final settlement of the Outstanding Invoices, which sum shall operate as a credit against the amounts due District by City as set forth herein;
c. OES Reimbursement. District shall accept, and City shall pay, the sum of Ninety-Four Thousand, Four Hundred Forty-Three Dollars and Sixty-Nine Cents ($94,443.69) to District as full and final settlement of District's OES Reimbursement claim;
d. Rescue 55. City shall pay, and District shall accept, the total sum of TwentyOne Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($21,500.00), for City to purchase District's one-half interest in the Rescue 55 apparatus. Any necessary deed transfer will occur within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date of this Agreement.
e. Net Settlement Proceeds. In total therefore, District shall accept, and City shall pay, the total net sum of Six Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand, Nine Hundred Twenty-Three Dollars and Eighty Five Cents ($625,943.69) as full and final settlement of all Claims between them existing as of the Effective Date. f. Ford Interceptors. The parties have agreed to an in-kind division of the Ford Interceptors with the City retaining full ownership and rights to the 2023 Ford Interceptor and District retaining full ownership and rights to the 2020 Ford Interceptor. Any necessary deed transfer will occur within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date of this Agreement.

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City of Newman and West Stanislaus Fire Protection Services Page 5 of 11 g. Interim Operations and Maintenance Costs. District acknowledges and agrees that pursuant to Section 6 of the JP A, District is responsible for one-half of all reasonable maintenance and operation costs of the Property and Station 55, and that District has not paid its one-half share of such costs for the six (6)- month period of April 1, 2026 through the Effective Date, which City estimates to total approximately $9,936.41 from April 1, 2026 to the Effective Date of this Agreement ("Interim O&M Costs"). City shall invoice District for such Interim O&M Costs and District shall accept receipt of same by and through its counsel of record herein, within five (5) days of the Effective Date of this Agreement, along with District shall pay the full balance of the Interim O&M Costs within fourteen (14) days of its receipt of said invoice and supporting documents.
h. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The Parties acknowledge and agree that certain PPE was jointly purchased and issued for the use of individual firefighters. Each item of PPE shall remain with the firefighter for whom it was purchased, and such firefighter may continue to use the PPE in providing fire protection services for the City, the District, or both, as applicable. i. Asset List. Remaining assets and equipment belong to the Parties as set forth more particularly in the Asset List. Assets or equipment on the Property not listed on the Asset List will remain as property of Station 55. j. Surplus Land Act. The Parties agree and understand that the real property transaction contemplated in this Agreement does not involve the disposition of "surplus land" under the Act, in that it involves the conveyance of the District's undivided one-half interest in the Property to the City, a co-owner of the remaining undivided one-half interest, and because City intends to continue to use the Property for purposes of supporting City's fire protection services after the transfer. Nonetheless, the Parties agree that even if the Act can be construed to apply to the subject transfer, the property interest transferred would be "exempt" as a local agency-to-agency transfer under subdivision (f)(l )(D) of Government Code section 54221. Within seven (7) days of the Effective Date of this Agreement, District agrees to (a) adopt a resolution ofits governing body designating its interest in the Property as "exempt surplus land" pursuant to Section 54221(f)(l)(D) of the Act, and (b) prepare and submit a declaration of exempt status relating to said exemption ("Exemption Declaration") to the HCD via the HCD Surplus Land Act Portal, as well as any other documentation required by the HCD to support such Exemption Declaration. City agrees to cooperate in good faith in the procurement of such Exemption Declaration.

Each Party shall bear its own costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees and costs, other professional fees, and administrative fees and expenses, to process the Exemption Declaration, including without limitation any and all costs to prepare and submit the Exemption Declaration to the HCD .. The Parties anticipate that the HCD's acceptance and/or approval of the Exemption Declaration will be proforma. Nonetheless, the HCD's acceptance and/or approval of the aforementioned Exemption Declaration shall be an express condition of the Parties' obligations under this Agreement, such that .....

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3. Termination of JPA. Pursuant to Section 9 of the JPA, the Parties hereby agree to mutually terminate the JP A as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, at which point all obligations of the Parties under the JPA and all rights to the District's use of Station 55 or any portion of the Property and joint equipment shall cease, provided the respective governing bodies of City and District (the City Council and District Board of Directors respectively) each approve such termination and dissolution by way of duly adopted resolutions of such bodies within fourteen (14) days of the Effective Date of this Agreement.

4. Vacation of Property/Liquidated Damages. District agrees to fully vacate Station 55 and all other portions of the Property and to remove all of its personal equipment, apparatus, and other personal property assets therefrom on or before the Effective Date. Should District continue to occupy any portion of Property by way of maintaining fire engines, apparatus, or other equipment on the Property and/or using Station 55 for any purpose to respond to calls and/or incidents within District's jurisdictional boundaries, after the Effective Date, District shall become liable to City for liquidated damages in the form of reasonable rental value of the Property, estimated at One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1. 50) per square foot per month, reflecting the fair market rental value of comparable commercial properties along State Highway 33, equating to Two Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Eighteen Cents ($218.18) per day based on District's one-half interest therein, on a pro rata basis, for each day the Property is utilized beyond the Effective Date.

5. Allocations and Distributions Upon Termination.
a. Pending Reimbursements. The Parties agree that except as set forth in subdivisions (b), (c), and (f) of Section 2 of this Agreement [relating to Outstanding Invoices, OES Reimbursements, and Inteirum O&M Costs, respectively], there are no pending reimbursements due to either Party arising from joint expenses or resulting from a Party's application for reimbursements from local, state, or federal agencies for equipment and/or services provided by the District or the City under the JP A, MOU, or Automatic Aid Agreement, and that as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Parties are aware of no other or further pending reimbursements. To the extent that any such reimbursement obligations or opportunities arise or are discovered relating to the Parties' joint operations after the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Parties agree that the City as defined in Section 5 hereto may, but is not required to, exercise its discretion to apply for the same.
b. Capital and Asset Contributions. The Parties agree and acknowledge that no Party has any right, title, or interest in return of capital contributions to the acquisition of the Property, the construction of Station 55 and improvements thereto, and/or the assets maintained jointly by the Parties at Station 55 apart from that which is set forth in the Asset List attached as Exhibit C and incorporated herein by reference. Within ten (10) days of the Effective Date of this Agreement, City agrees to make available to District, and District agrees to retrieve, each and all remaining separate assets of District as outlined in such Assets List and further agrees that any separate assets of District not removed from the Property within said period will become property of City. c. Third Party Debts and Obligations. During the term of the JP A, City has maintained subscriptions for communication, electronic data storage, and Settlement and Release Agreement
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emergency response monitoring services made available to District as part of the Parties' joint operations at Station 55 and has portions thereof billed to District as part of the reimbursable expenses under the JP A. The Parties acknowledge that as of the Effective Date hereof, City has cancelled all such subscriptions previously made available to District arising from its joint use of Station 55 and the Property and District's share of such costs will be incorporated into the Interim O&M Costs which District is responsible for paying pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 2 above.

6. Waiver of Partition. Upon the Effective Date of this Agreement, each Party waives any right to partition of the Property or personal property assets jointly held by the Parties.

7. Full Satisfaction. The Parties agree that by performing the mutual obligations provided in Section 2 of this Agreement, the Parties fully satisfy any and all obligations they may owe to each other relating to issues arising from and concerning the Claims between them, and the facts upon which each are based. Upon completion of the mutual obligations provided in Section 2 of this Agreement, the Parties agree to release and forever discharge each other from any and all claims, demands, costs, liabilities, rights of action and causes of action of any kind or character whatsoever which they may have, known or unknown, against the other Party and its officers, elected officials, agents, employees, representatives, and contractors, regarding the facts alleged or which could have been alleged against one another arising from or related to the Claims, or any of them. This provision shall not affect the Parties' rights to move to enforce the provisions of this Agreement pursuant to common law or Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6.

8. Release. The Parties hereby agree that the release set forth in this Agreement is a full and final release of all claims which are or could have been asserted arising from or related to the JPA, MOU, or Automatic Aid Agreement, from their joint use of Station 55, or from the Claims between them, or any of them. The Parties acknowledge that whatever damages, losses, costs or expenses they may have sustained in connection with the JPA, MOU, Automatic Aid Agreement, their joint use of Station 55, and/or any and all of the Claims, including those which are presently unknown and unsuspected, and such damages, losses, costs or expenses which may have been sustained, may.give rise to additional damages, losses, costs, or expenses in the future. The Parties agree and acknowledge that they may hereafter discover facts different from or in addition to those they now know or believe to be true with respect to the matters released herein, and they agree that all of the terms of this Agreement shall and will remain effective in all respects, regardless of such different or additional facts which may be learned. The Parties hereby expressly waive any and all rights they may have under Civil Code section 1542 and any similar law of any other competent jurisdiction. Civil Code section 1542 provides as follows:

A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.

9. No Admission of Liability. The Parties understand and agree that this Agreement constitutes a settlement and waiver of all existing disputes and Claims alleged or unalleged between the Parties arising from or related to the JPA, MOU, Automatic Aid Agreement, the Settlement and Release Agreement
City of Newman and West Stanislaus Fire Protection Services Page 8 of 11 Parties' joint use of Station 55, and/or the Claims between them, or any of them. Neither the settlement referred to in this Agreement, nor the execution of this Agreement shall constitute or be deemed or construed to be an admission by any Party of liability or fault of any kind with respect to such Claims, or any of them.

10. Non-assignment. No Party has sold, transferred, conveyed or assigned any of the rights or claims referred to in this Agreement, and neither this Agreement nor the rights hereunder may be assigned absent the written agreement of all the Parties.

11. Notices. Any notice or communication required hereunder between the Parties must be in writing, and may be given either personally, by electronic mail transmission ("email") (with original forwarded by regular U.S. Mail), by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested);or by Federal Express, UPS, or other similar couriers providing overnight delivery. If personally delivered, a notice shall be deemed to have been given when delivered to the Party to whom it is addressed. If given by email, a notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given and received upon actual receipt of the entire document by the receiving Party's email server.

Notices transmitted by email after 5:00 p.m. on a normal business day, or on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, shall be deemed to have been given and received on the next normal business day. If given by registered or certified mail, such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given and received on the first to occur of (a) actual receipt by any of the addressees designated below as the Party to whom notices are to be sent, or (b) five (5) business days after a registered or certified letter containing such notice, properly addressed, with postage prepaid, is deposited in the United States mail. If given by Federal Express or similar courier, a notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given and received on the date delivered as shown on a receipt issued by the courier. Any Party hereto may at any time, by giving ten (10) business days written notice to the other Party hereto, designate any other address in substitution of the address to which such notice or communication shall be given. Such notices or communications shall be given to the Parties at their addresses set forth below:

If to the City:

With copies to:

If to the District:

Settlement and Release Agreement
City of Newman
Attn: City Manager with copy to City Clerk
P.O. Box 787
Newman, CA 95360
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
White Brenner LLP
1608 T Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Attn: Nubia Goldstein
Email: [email protected]
West Stanislaus County Fire Protection District
Attn: Fire Chief with copy to District Board Chair
22012 G Street
Crows Landing, CA 95313
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
City of Newman and West Stanislaus Fire Protection Services Page 9 of 11 With copies to: Ross & Schwartz, PC
350 Cambridge Ave. Suite 125
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Attn: William Ross
Christina Bellardo
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]

12. Modification of Agreement. This Agreement may be supplemented, amended, or modified only by a writing executed by both of the Parties.

13. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for this Agreement and each section contained within this Agreement is made and declared to be a material, necessary, and essential part of this Agreement.

14. Authority. All Parties to this Agreement warrant and represent that they have the power and authority to enter into this Agreement and the nanies, titles, and capacities herein stated on behalf of any public agencies, entities, persons, states, or firms represented or purported to be represented by such entities, persons, agencies, or firms and that all formal requirements necessary or required by the state or federal law in order to enter into this Agreement have been fully complied with and/or duly obtained. Further, by entering into this Agreement, neither Party hereto shall have breached the terms or conditions of any other contract or agreement to which such Party is obligated, which such breach would have a material effect hereon.

15. Headings. The headings in this Agreement are included for convenience only and neither affect the construction or interpretation of any section in this Agreement nor affect any of the rights or obligations of the Parties to this Agreement.

16. Necessary Acts and Further Assurances. The Parties shall, at their own cost and expense, execute and deliver such further documents and instruments and shall take such other actions as may be reasonably required or appropriate to evidence or carry out the intent and purposes of this Agreement, including without limitation all required and necessary resolutions of the governing bodies of each Party.

17. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Venue for all legal proceedings arising from this Agreement shall be in the Superior Court of California in and for the County of Stanislaus with recognition that venue may be changed pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 394, subdivision (a).

18. Attorney's Fees and Costs. If any action at law or in equity, including action for declaratory relief, is brought to enforce or interpret provisions or the Parties' rights and obligations under this Agreement, or for relief in any way relating to or arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs, which may be set by the court in the same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose, in addition to any other relief to which such Party may be entitled.

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19. Waiver. No covenant, term, or condition, or the breach of this Agreement shall be deemed waived, except by written consent of the Party against whom the waiver is claimed, and any waiver of the breach of any covenant, term, or condition shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other covenant, term, or condition.

20. Ambiguities and Representation by Counsel. Each Party affirms and acknowledges that it has read and fully understands the words, terms, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement, is fully and entirely satisfied with the same, has been represented in the negotiation and execution of this Agreement by legal counsel of its choosing prior to the execution of this Agreement, and that each Party has participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement. As a result, any rule of construction that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting Party does not apply in interpreting this Agreement.

21. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. A facsimile or electronic signature shall be deemed the equivalent of the actual original signature. All counterparts so executed shall constitute one agreement binding on all Parties hereto.
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City of Newman and West Stanislaus Fire Protection Services Page 11 of 11 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Stipulation to be executed by and through their respective, authorized officers or representatives:

CITY
CITY OF NEWMAN, a California municipal
law corporation

MICHAEL HOLLAND
City Manager
Date: ---------------

APPROVED AS TO FORM
MARIA FATIMA GIOLETTI, attorney for
the City of Newman
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DISTRICT

WEST STANISLAUS COUNTY FIRE
DISTRICT, a special district of the State of
California

JAROD LARA
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Date: --------------
WILLIAM A. ROSS, attorney for
West Stanislaus County Fire Protection
District
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EXHIBIT A
(Legal Description)
The following described real property in the City of Newman, County of Stanislaus, State of California, commonly known as 1162 Highway 3 3, Vemalis, California, bearing Assessor's Parcel Number 128-014-004-000, being a portion of Block 70 in said City, more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point of intersection of the Northeasterly line of "N" Street (80 feet wide), with the Northwesterly line of Kem Street (80 feet wide); thence North 72° 56' 00" East along said Northwesterly line, being also the Southeasterly line of said Block 70, a distance of 170.00 feet to a point in a line parallel with and distant 50.00 feet Southwesterly, measured at right angles, from the original located center line of Southern Pacific Transportation Company's main tract (Tracy-Fresno); thence North 17° 04' 00" West along said parallel line 266.94 feet more or less, to a point that is distant thereon North 17° 04' 00" West 29.75 feet more or less, from the Northerly line of Section 19, Township 7 South, Range 9 East, Mount Diablo Meridian; thence South 72°56' 00" West, 170.00 feet to a point in said Northeasterly line of"N" Street; thence South 17° 04' 00: East along said Northeasterly line, being also the Southwesterly line of said Block 70, a distance of266.94 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion thereof lying below a depth of 500 feet, measured vertically, from the contour of the surface of said property, however, Grantor, or its successors and assigns, shall not have the right for any purpose whatsoever to enter upon, into or through the surface of said property or any part thereof lying between said surface and 500 feet below said surface, as set forth in deed recorded October 20, 1986, as Instrument No. 28352, Reel 153, Image 0772, Stanislaus County Records.

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EXHIBITB
(Joint Powers Agreement)
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EXHIBITC
(Asset List)
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EXHIBITD
(Memorandum of Understanding)
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EXHIBIT E
(Automatic Aid Agreement)
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