ORANGE COVE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
6:00 PM
City of Orange Cove Council Chambers
633 6th St.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
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1. CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
Roll Call
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Notice(s) to the Public: This is the opportunity for any member of the public to address the City Council on any item over which the Council has jurisdiction. No action or discussion will be taken on any item not on the agenda. Issues raised will be referred to the City Manager for review. Public members shall limit their remarks to three (3) minutes and no more than 15 minutes per topic.
3. REGULAR BUSINESS
3.a. Approve a fee waiver request by California Public Dominguez Utilities Commission for the use of the Orange Cove
Community Center on August 25, 2025.
4. ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing notice was posted in accordance with the applicable legal requirements. Dated this 12th day of August 2025.
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cynthia Cisneros, City Cler
ADA Notice: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (559) 626-4488 ext. 213. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the city to make arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Documents: Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the front counter at City Hall, Orange Cove, CA during normal business hours. In addition, most documents are posted on City's website at cityoforangecove.com.
STATEMENT ON RULES OF DECORUM AND ENFORCEMENT
The Brown Act provides that members of the public have a right to attend public meetings, to provide public comment on action items and under the public forum section of the agenda, and to criticize the policies, procedures, or services of the city or of the acts or omissions of the city council. The Brown Act also provides that the City Council has the right to exclude all persons who willfully cause a disruption of a meeting so that it cannot be conducted in an orderly fashion.
During a meeting of the Orange Cove City Council, there is a need for civility and expedition in the conducting of public business in order to ensure that the public has a full opportunity to be heard and that the Council has an opportunity to conduct business in an orderly manner. The following is provided to place everyone on notice of the rules of decorum and enforcement.
GENERAL RULES OF DECORUM
While any meeting of the City Council is in session, the following rules of decorum shall be observed:
1. All remarks shall be addressed to the City Council as a whole and not to any single member, unless in response to a question from a member of the City Council.
2. A person who addresses the City Council under public comment for a specific agenda item or under the Public Forum section of the agenda may not engage in speech or conduct (i) which is likely to provoke others to violent or riotous behavior, (i) which disturbs the peace of the meeting by loud and unreasonable noise, (iii) which is irrelevant or repetitive, or (iv) which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of any City Council meeting.
3. A person, other than members of the Council and the person, who has the floor, shall not be permitted to enter into the discussion unless requested by the mayor to speak.
4. Members of the City Council may not interrupt a person who has the floor and is making public comments. Members of the City Council shall wait until a person completes his or her public comments before asking questions or commenting. The mayor shall then ask Councilmembers if they have comments or questions.
5. No person in the audience at a Council meeting shall engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including the utterance of loud, threatening, or abusive language, whistling, stamping of feet or other acts which disturb, disrupt, or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of any Council meeting.
ENFORCEMENT OF DECORUM RULES
(Resolution No. 2012-16)
While the City Council is in session, all persons must preserve order and decorum. A person who addresses the city council under public comment for a specific agenda item or under the Public Forum section of the agenda may not engage in speech or conduct which is likely to provoke others to violent or riotous behavior, which disturbs the peace of the meeting by loud and unreasonable noise, which is irrelevant or repetitive, or which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of any City Council meeting.
The mayor or other presiding officer shall request that a person who is breaching the rules of decorum cease such conduct. If after receiving such a warning, the person persists in breaching the rules of decorum, the mayor or other presiding officer may order the person to leave the City Council meeting. If such person does not leave, the mayor or presiding officer may request any law enforcement officer who is on duty at the meeting as sergeant-at-arms to remove the person from the Council Chambers. In the event there is no one from law enforcement present, the mayor or presiding officer may direct the City Manager to contact law enforcement.
In accordance with the Point of Order Rule 4.6, the majority of the Council may overrule the mayor if the majority of the Council believes the mayor or other presiding officer is not applying the rules of decorum appropriately.
CITY OF ORANGE COVE
FACILITY USE APPLICATION
This application form is to be filled out and returned to the Orange Cove City Hall with all appropriate material and signatures prior to the City Manager's approval. (Note: if an organization if making application please note the position of the individual making application such as, President, Chairman etc.).
Please review all the attached documents for Fee Schedules and regulations and sign where needed.
(PLEASE PRINT)
NAME/ORGANIZATION: California Public Utilites Commission (CPUC) REPRESENTIVE: Claudia Sanchez
MAILING ADDRESS: 505 Van Ness Ave.
CITY: San Francisco ZIP: 94102
CONTACT PHONE: 4155316059
DATE(S) OF USE: August, 25, 2025
NATURE OF USE: Public Participation Hearing on hydrogen blending project proposed TIME OF USE: FROM 12 _AMPM TO_ AM/PM NOTE:
HOURS OF OPERATION SHALL NOT EXCEED 12:00 MIDNIGHT UNLESS ATTROVED BY
THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY COUNCIL)
SET UP/DECORATING DATE 8|/25/25 TIME: FROM 12pm_TO
EXPECTED ATTENDANCE: 200+
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
FACILITY REQUIRED:
VORANGE COVE COMMUNITY CENTER
CLASS ROOM AREA OF 480 SF @$43.20 PER DAY
GENE WELCH PARK (Behind Orange Cove Community Center)
_ J.O. EATON PARK
_ SHERIDIAN PARK
_ OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) _
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
NAME OF INSURANCE COMPANY: see letter attached
**** THE CITY OF ORANGE COVE REQUIRES THAT YOU PROVIDE A
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE SHOWING THE CITY OF ORANGE
COVE AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED.
**** INSURANCE CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH THE CITY OF
ORANGE COVE, FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE. RATES WILL VARY
WITH EACH EVENT AND EACH YEAR. INSURANCE WILL NEED TO
BE PROVIDED WITH APPLICATION WHEN SUBMITTTED BEFORE THE DATE CAN BE PLACED ON THE CITY CALENDAR.
PROCESSING FEE: A $35.00 non-refundable processing fee must accompany the facility application.
- FOR OFFICAL USE -
FACILITY USE
FEES PAID
Initial
Application Fee: $35.00
Park Rental Fee:
Cleaning Deposit:
Community Center Fee:
Funeral Reception:
Non-Profit Fee
Set Up / Clean Up Fee
Decorating/Rehearsal Fee
TOTAL FEE PAID
FEE REIMBURSED
Cleaning Deposit:
Refund Date:
LIABILITY INSURANCE
The City of Orange Cove and our insurance carrier requires that persons using city owned facilities provide adequate liability insurance coverage for the City and the user against claims for damages and money.
A Certificate of Insurance showing that adequate coverage is in effect must be on file with the City prior to the issuance of a final approval for the event.
The Lessee shall save, keep and hold harmless the City of Orange Cove, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers from all damages, costs or expenses in law or equity that may arise or be set up because of damages to property or personal injury received by reason or in the course of use which may by occasioned by any willful or negligent act or omission of the Lease, any of the Lessee's employees or guest.
The City of Orange Cove will not be held liable for any accident, loss or damage.
I understand that the City of Orange Cove will not be held responsible for items brought to the Lessees' requested activity, outlined in this application, which becomes lost, stolen or damaged before, during or after this activity.
This is to include damage or loss due to any mechanical failure that may occur.
Signature of Applicate or Representative:
Claudia Sanchez 4/11/25
_ Date
Printed Name:
Claudia Sanchez
Position: Project and Program Supervisor
CITY OF ORANGE COVE
UNIFORMED SECURITY GUARD REQUIREMENTS
Private security officers are required whenever there is a dance, dinner, and/or alcoholic beverages being served at any function being held at a City owned facility.
All Security Companies must be Licensed with the Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security and Investigating Services The Security companies must have a business licenses to do business in the City of Orange Cove and must be turned in with the application.
Private security companies are listed in the telephone directory; internet, and on the State web site www.bsis.ca.gov
• Security shall be responsible for maintaining the maximum load count at 455 or less persons.
Claudia Sanchez
Signature: Date: 4/11/25
SMOKING POLICY
I understand that in accordance with State Law and Orange Cove City Ordinance #284:
SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC BUILDING, IN CITY PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, INDOOR • OR OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES AND WITHIN 20 FEET OF A DOOR WAY OR WINDOW
THAT OPENS OF ANY PUBLIC BUILDING.
CS
Please initial:
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fire extinguishers and local fire alarms (if within a building) are to be only in case of a fire only. Any misuse or tampering of the fire equipment can result in a fine.
IN CASE OF FIRE OR EMERGENCY PLEASE CONTACT 9-1-1
Please initial:
AGREEMENT OF CITY RULES AND REGULATIONS
Claudia Sanchez
I (print) on behalf of my
organization/group agree that we will follow all the rules, regulations and policies of the City of Orange Cove and the Orange Cove Police Department for the use of the facility requested. I understand that I/We are responsible for any, and all repair cost for damages to the building, parks, equipment and surrounding area.
CS
Please initial:
CITY OF ORANGE COVE
DANCE POLICY
All dances with our without alcohol are required to have a security guard! The City of Orange Cove and the Orange Cove Police Department requires security guard(s) at all events during dinner and/or dance with or without alcohol.
Applicants for dinner/dances must show a valid photo ID that they are at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
The requirement is one (1) uniformed security guard for every fifty (50) people.
The Security Guard firm shall be licensed with the City and approved by the Police Department. The Security Guard firm shall have the proper insurance and bonding.
A signed contract with the Private Security will be required before the application is approved.
The City of Orange Cove will review all applications to determine, if any, private security will be required and the number of guards required. In making the determination the type of event, location, number of attendees will be considered by the City.
EVENTS WITH FOOD AND ALCOHOL POLICY
Events with Alcohol must provide the City with a permit from the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) ten (10) days prior to the event. (If the permit is not received the applicant will forfeit the $35 processing fee and might be required to submit a new application.)
Events with food may be required to obtain a Food Permit through Fresno County Health Department. A copy of the Health Department Permit must be provided to the City prior to the issuance of the Facility Permit.
CITY OF ORANGE COVE
AGREEMENT OF POLICIES AND FEES
I have reviewed the City of Orange Cove's Facilities policies and fee schedule and I agree to follow all the policies as set forth.
I understand that the City of Orange Cove will not be held responsible for items brought to this activity that might be lost, stolen or damaged. This includes damage or loss due to any mechanical failures that may occur. And that, as the representative of the Lessee, agree that we shall hold harmless the City of Orange Cove, its officers, agent, employees and volunteers.
NOTE: Rates and Fees are subject to change upon City Council approval. In addition City Sponsored events will take precedence and may bump other reserved events.
THE DEPOSIT IS DUE WHEN THE APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED.
ALL FEES ARE DUE WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE
ACTIVITY DATED.
THE DEPOSIT AND FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE IS THE EVENT IS CANCELLED WITHIN THIRY (30) DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
Claudia Sanchez 4/11/25
Representative of Lessee Date
CPUC
Lessee
City of Orange Cove
FACILITY RENTAL RATES
PARKS
CITY OF ORANGE COVE
FACILITY RENTAL RATES
FUNERAL RECEPTIONS
CITY OF ORANGE COVE
FACILITY RENTAL RATES
COMMUNITY CENTER
MAXIUM OCCUPANCY: The maximum occupancy for any event in the Community Center Gymnasium SHALL, BE NOT MORE THAN 455 PERSONS. (There will be No Exceptions and more than that number could cause the City to close the event down.) AVAILABLE CHAIRS AND TABLES: There are 450 chairs and 40 tables available. Tables seat eight (8) persons.
City of Orange Cove
SOUND AMPLIFICATION
The City Ordinance regulates noise within the City Limits (Chapter 12.08.010-12.08-080).
The Ambient Noise has been determined:
DISTRICT TIME SOUND LEVEL DECIBLES
Residential 10pm to 7 am 50
Residential 7am to 10 pm 55
Commercial 10pm to 7 am 60
Commercial 7am to 10 pm 70
Industrial anytime 75
APPLICATION
The Police Chief shall within five (5) working days either approve or disapprove of this application
(Print)
Name of Owner and Operator:
Address:
Contact Phone:
General description of sound amplifying equipment to be used: Venue's PA system including but not limited to 3 mics and speaker connected to mics Dates and Times to be used: 8/25/25
Purpose for which sound equipment is to be used: For attendees including CPUC staff to hear everyone that speaks
FACILITIES PERMIT
Name of Lessee:
CPUC
has made a facilities application and been granted use of the following Orange Cove City facility:
On the date(s) of: August 25, 2025
For the Hours of: 12pm- 8pm
Set up: Yes C); No (
Time/Date: 12pm
Security is to be present: Yes ; No L) We will have California Highwaty Patrol (CHP) Alcohol served: Yes (_); No
Dancing: Yes (.); No (V)
Food Served: Yes (); No
Sound Application: Yes C); No U
City Representative Date