ORANGE COVE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
6:30 PM
Senior Center
699 6th St.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
ZOOM Information
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CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
Roll Call
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
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.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items listed under the consent calendar category are considered routine. The complete consent calendar will be enacted by one motion by ROLL CALL VOTE.
For purposes of discussion, any council member may have an item removed from the consent calendar and made part of the regular agenda. The Council can then approve the remaining items on the consent calendar.
4.a. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of Cisneros Orange Cove City Council on January 14, 2026.
4.b. Consideration/Approval of fee waiver request by Cisneros the Orange Cove Lions for the use of J.O. Eaton
Memorial Park on March 07, 2026.
4.c Consideration/Approval of Mayor Guerra-Silva's Escobar Travel attend the 2026 Fresno COG One Voice D.C. Trip
March 22-26, 2026.
4. d. Consideration/Approval of the Building Plans Examiner Lockridge Agreement Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the proposed agreement between the City of
Orange Cove and Rod Carsey Consulting & Plan Checking
Service. We predict that our city will see an increase in developments requiring rapid attention.
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
Administration-City Manager Escobar
5.a. Subject: City of Orange Cove Water Rate Study (informational only) Presentation by Dan Bergman with Interstate Gas Services, Inc.
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
7. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
9. 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 22 day of January 2026.
Cynthia Ci
Cynthia Cisneros, City Clerk
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.
4. a.
ORANGE COVE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 14, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Orange Cove City Council was called to order by Mayor Guerra-Silva at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the City of Orange Cove Council Chambers at 633 6" Street, Orange Cove, California.
1. ROLL CALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS' PRESENT
Del Bosque, Ortiz., Rodriguez, and Mayor Pro-Tem Garcia and Mayor Guerra-Silva.
ABSENT
None.
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro-Tem Garcia.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Rodriguez.
2. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
No changes to the agenda.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Two members of the public spoke. Gloria Mejorado, President of the Orange Cove Lions Club spoke on the Annual Blossom Bike Ride Fundraiser set for March 7, 2026. J.O. Eaton Memorial Park will be a rest stop for bike riders. Carlos Espinoza, resident of Orange Cove, proposed an open mic night for community engagement.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member Ortiz to approve the consent calendar items. The motion was unanimously carried.
4.a. Approval of Minutes of the Joint Meeting of Orange Cove City Council and Successor Agency on December 10, 2025
4.b. Approval/Consideration of the 2026 City of Orange Cove Events Calendar
4.c. Approval/Adopt Resolution No. 2026-01 approving the Amended Joint Powers Agreement of the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority (CSJVRMA)
4.d. Approval of December 2025 Warrant List
5. REGULAR BUSINESS
Administration-City Manager Escobar
5.a. SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: Funding Mechanism Options - Parcel Tax Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the pursuit of an evergreen parcel tax with an escalator clause as an alternative funding mechanism. Upon Council approval, staff will return with a professional services agreement with NBS for consideration.
ORANGE COVE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES-JANUARY 14, 2026 City Manager Escobar addressed the council. Amanda Walker, Associate Director with NBS attended the meeting via Zoom and presented an overview of the Community Facilities District (CFDs) providing two different options.
Public Comment: No members of the public spoke.
Action: Motion made by Council Member Ortiz, seconded by Council Member Garcia to move forward with a parcel tax and not a CFD. The motion was unanimously carried.
5.b. SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: Soup Kitchen Services, Community Center Showers, and Temporary Sleep Pods. Staff recommended continuing volunteer-operated soup kitchen services, authorizing Community Center shower access for unhoused individuals, and directing staff to explore feasibility and funding options for temporary sleep pods.
City Manager Escobar addressed the council. To coordinate use of the Community Center for soup kitchen operations, provide shower/locker access, organize volunteers for shower and warming center operations, and convene faith-based organizations to form a sustainable coalition and service plan.
Mayor Guerra-Silva Shared the vision for Sandy's Soup Kitchen, including its origins and the importance of providing showers and clothing for unhoused individuals of Orange Cove.
Public Comment: Four members of the public spoke. Gloria Mejorado, Jan Holt, Charles Espinoiza, and David Action: Motion made by Council Member Ortiz, seconded by Council Member Del Bosque to continue the current use of volunteer-operated soup kitchen services, authorize the coordinated use of the Community Center shower facilities to support unhoused individuals, and direct staff to explore the feasibility, partnerships, and funding opportunities for future temporary sleep pods as a short-term shelter solution.
Motion carried.
AYES: Ortiz, Del Bosque, Rodriguez, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Guerra-Silva
ABSENT: None
Planning Department-Planning Director Patlan
5.c. Subject: Presentation on Vacant Lots and Buildings.
Planning Director Patlan addressed the council and provided an overview of vacant lots and buildings in Orange Cove.
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Reports on the progress of the One Voice trip project and support from the county.
7. CITY ATTORNEYS REPORT
Attorney Christina Di Filippo was present. She had nothing to report.
ORANGE COVE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES-JANUARY 14, 2026
8. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Guerra-Silva
Thanked all supporters of Sandy's Soup Kitchen for the generous contributions from churches, pastors, community members, and volunteers, including monetary donations, clothing donations, and volunteer assistance.
Mayor Pro Tem
Announced and invited the community to attend the Basketball Opening Ceremonies on Tuesday, January 20, at 5:30 PM, the return of organized sports after several years.
Council Member Del Bosque
• Thanked those in attendance, including the chiefs, administration, and service club representatives and family. Noted the completion of one year of service on the Council and expressed pride in representing the community.
Council Member Ortiz
The 2026 Events Calendar was approved at today's meeting and will be posted on the City's website. Save the dates. If you would like a copy of the calendar or would like to donate or help, let her know.
9. CLOSED SESSION
A closed session is needed to discuss the following matter:
9.a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) Name of case: Velicescu v. City of Orange Cove,
Case No. 24CECG02311
9.b. Conference with Real Property Negotiations (§ 54956.8) Property: 507 Park Boulevard, Orange Cove, CA 93646
Agency Negotiation: Samuel Escobar, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Tom Greenwood
9.c. Conference with Real Property Negotiations (§ 54956.8) Property: APNs 378-063-07 and 378-220-19
Agency Negotiation: Samuel Escobar, City Manager
9.d. Conference with Real Property Negotiations (§ 54956.8) Property: APN 375-040-361
Agency Negotiation: Samuel Escobar, City Manager
Manager Negotiating Parties: Palwinder Singh and
Ravinder Kaur
Reconvene to Open Session at 8:03 PM. Mayor Guerra-Silva stated that there was nothing to report.
10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Cisneros, City Clerk Diana Guerra-Silva, Mayor
4.60. For the Meeting of January 28, 2026
CITY OF ORANGE COVE
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
To: Orange Cove City Council
From: Cynthia Cisneros, City Clerk
Subject: Approval of Facility Use Application-Orange Cove Lions Attachments: Facility Use Application-Orange Cove Lions RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City waive the day-use fees for J.O. Eaton Memorial Park.
BACKGROUND:
The Reedley Lions Club is hosting its 36th Annual Blossom Bike Ride on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The Orange Cove Lions will provide a rest stop. Expected attendance is 50 bicyclists. Bicyclist riders from the 40 to 60 mile ride thru Squaw Valley are 1/2 way and will stop at the OC Lions booth for water/bathroom/snack break, stretch out, then will continue to Reedley to finish off the event. This is a great opportunity to show bicyclists from all over California the City of Orange Cove's hospitality.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None.
Prepared by: Cynthia Cisneros Approved by: Samuel A. Escobar, City Manager REVIEW: Samuel A. Escobar Finance: City Attorney:
TYPE OF ITEM: COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED NO ACTION Consent Public Hearing
Info Item Matter Initiated by a Council Member
Action Item Other
Department Report Continued to:
Redevelopment Agency
INSTRUCTION FOR ORANGE COVE FACILITY USE APPLICATION
..•.FILL OUT FACILITY USE APPLICATION AND SIGN IT
Fill out the application for Facility Use as completely as possible. Read all instructions and agreement of this application and sign it.
2..... ...TURN IN FACILITY USE APPLICATION TO ORANGE COVE CITY HALL Once the application has been completed, it must be turned in at the Orange Cove Cit Hall, 633 Sixth Street, Orange Cove, California 93646 with the following a) Processing fee of $45 - this is a non-refundable fee. If your application is approved, the processing fee is applied toward your fees. If the application is denied or if canceled, the processing fee is not refundable:
b) Cleaning Deposit (See attached rates for facility)
c) A copy of a PROOF OF RESIDENCY. This can be a copy of valid applicant's driver's license showing an Orange Cove address, a copy of a utility bill with applicant's name and Orange Cove address, or an approved ID card with Orange Cove address. If "PROOF OF RESIDENCY" is not turned in, applicant will be charged non-resident rates
3... IF A DANCE (WITH OR WITHOUT ALCOHOL) IS BEING HELD IN
CONJUNCTION WITH ACTIVITY
Once the application has been completed and the security arranged, the application must be turned in at the Orange Cove City Hall with the following:
a) A signed contract from an approved security company:
b) A copy of a valid photo ID of applicant showing applicant is at least 21 years of age;
c) Activity will end 12 a.m. (midnight) after midnight need Council's approval
4...... IF ALCOHOL OR FOOD IS BE SOLD WITH OR WITHOUT A DANCE/DINNER Complete the Alcohol Permit and obtain the necessary security. Once the application has been completed and the security arranged, the application must be turned in at the Orange Cove City Hall with the following:
a) A signed contract from an approved security company; b) A copy of a photo ID of applicant showing applicant is at least 21 years of age. c) If Alcohol or Food is sold a permit must be obtained. (Alcohol permit through ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control in Fresno) and Food «анал ресті! permit through the Fresno County Health Dept.) The Alcohol Permit must be turned in within ten (10) working days of the date of Applicant for Facility Use was turned in. If it is not, you may forfeit your $45 processing fee and be required to submit a new application and an additional $45 processing fee to reactivate your eligibility for the use of the facility and become dependent upon the availability of that date.
Sinner and dance tOrMENt Security is required lung all sent urina. for every 50 people. (The Orange Cove Police Department requirements shall be one uniformed security guard for every 50 people present). Security guard firm shall be licensed with the City and have the proper insurance/bonding. All applications for functions open to the public held in a public facility will be reviewed by the City of Orange Cove to determine what, if any, private security will be required. The type of event, anticipated attendance, location and other relative factors will be considered.
CITY OF ORANGE COVE
633 Sixth Street, Orange Cove, California (559) 626-4488
FACILITY USE APPLICATION
Name:Gloria Mejorado . Please consider waving charges for nonprofit group Organization/Representative: Orange Cove Lions
Mailing Address:PO Box 3_City:Orange Cove CA. Zip : 93646 Home Phone:559-289-7420 Work Phone:
Date of Use: March 7th 2026 Saturday
Nature of Use:Rest stop for Reedley Lions blossom bike ride event Expected Attendance:50 bicyclists & volunteer Time: From: 8:am - 2:pm (Hours of operation shall not exceed 12:00
midnight unless approved by the City Council)
Other information, please specify:bicycle riders from 40 60 mile ride thru squaw valley are 1/2 way and will stop at OC lions booth for water/bathroom/snack break stretch out, then will continue on to Reedley to finish off event, this is a great opportunity to show bicyclists from all over California, Orange Cove hospitality.
DECORATING/REHEARSAL: Date:
From_ _a.m./p.m. To_ _a.m./p.m.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
Name of Insurance Company:
(Please provide Certificate of Insurance showing the City of Orange Cove as an additional Insured) FACILITY REQUIRED:
(Please Check) XXX (R) Resident (N) Non Resident
(No Smoking in Public Buildings pursuant to Ordinance No. 284) Gene Welch Park (Behind Victor P. Lopez Center)
XXXX. J.O. Eaton Park
Sheridan Park
Victor P. Lopez Community Center
Senior Citizen Center
OTHER (Please specify)
2 FACILITY RATES
(New Rates approved by Council on January 27, 2010 by Resolution No. 2010-05) Senior Center Building
No activity is permitted unless approved by City Manager
1.O. Eaton Park
(R) $150 + Cleaning Deposit = Total $150.00
(N) $175 + Cleaning Deposit = Total $175.00
Sheridan Park
(R) $150 + Cleaning Deposit = Total $150.00
(N) $175 + Cleaning Deposit = Total $175.00
4. c.
For the Meeting of January 28, 2026
CITY OF ORANGE COVE
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
To: Orange Cove City Council
From: Samuel A. Escobar, City Manager
Subject: Approval of Mayor-Guerra-Silva's travel to
attend the 2026 Fresno COG One Voice D.C. Trip
March 22-26, 2026.
Attachments: 2026 One Voice D.C. Participants Information and Sign-Up Forms RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City approve Mayor Guerra-Silva's travel to attend the 2026 Fresno COG One Voice D.C. Trip March 22-26, 2026.
BACKGROUND:
The main purpose of attending these 2026 One Voice DC advocacy trips is to bring local elected officials, business leaders, and community representatives together to lobby for federal funding and policy support for critical regional projects.
FISCAL IMPACT: Yes. The mayor and each council member have a travel budget of $3,000 for the current fiscal year of 2025-2026. Mayor Guerra-Silva currently has less than $ 200 available in her budget. The estimated cost for this trip, including flight, hotel, conference registration, and per diem, is $3,500.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None.
Prepared by: Cynthia Cisneros Approved by: Samuel A. Escobar, City Manager REVIEW: Samuel A. Escobar Finance: City Attorney:
TYPE OF ITEM: COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED NO ACTION X Consent Public Hearing
Info Item Matter Initiated by a Council Member
Action Item Other
Department Report Continued to:
Redevelopment Agency
2026 One Voice D.C. Participant Information and Sign-Up Forms Fresno "One Voice" Trip - March 22 - 26, 2026
Fresno COG is planning its annual One Voice Trip to Washington, D.C. and is holding 20 hotel rooms with three spots committed to COG staff and the Fresno COG Policy Board Chair, at $409 per night + 15.95% room tax.
Marriott Bonvoy members will receive complimentary, standard, in-room internet FRESNO access during their stay. Non-members may sign up for Marriott Bonvoy any time prior to their stay or at check-in upon request to access this benefit. COG Hotel Information:
One Voice D.C.
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
775 12*h Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202)
Hotel Website Link
Reservations Link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51179838
Registration Fees: A non-refundable $300 registration fee is required for each participant attending the 2026 One Voice trip. The fee and delegate form are due no later than February 27, 2025. This fee covers all materials, meeting refreshments and ridesharing services. You will be billed for any remaining charges over $300 that Fresno COG may incur on your behalf. Fresno COG is not responsible for hotel charges, room incidentals, shuttle service to and from the airport, alcohol or meal purchases other than what is indicated. Any additional reimbursements owed to Fresno COG must be remitted no later than April 30, 2026. Registration fees apply to One Voice participants only.
Delegates' guests): One Voice participants bringing spouses or guests to group tours, dinners or meetings should complete and submit the guest participation form and a trip deposit fee of $200. The fee covers mid-week transportation, refreshment costs, meeting materials and other essentials.
Metro Passes: Metro transit passes may be included with registration if it is deemed necessary and are good for seven days with unlimited trips.
Planned dinners requiring prior reservations: Delegates registering for a group dinner where prior reservations are required will be charged if they cancel after the announced deadline or if they fail to attend. Guests attending group dinners will also be charged unless otherwise specified.
Morning Meals and Meeting times: Participants will be responsible for their own breakfast each morning unless otherwise announced. Morning briefings may be held at set meeting locations. All participants must be ready to leave the hotel at designated times, allowing adequate time to travel to meeting locations, go through security checkpoints and be escorted to meeting rooms. Attending the Monday evening delegation dinner and morning briefings is required to properly prepare for delegate meetings.
Hotel Accommodations: All participants will be responsible for making, modifying, or canceling their own hotel reservations. Guests must make their own reservations online at https://book.passkey.com/e/51179838
All reservations must be made on or before Sunday. March 1, 2026, Twenty rooms are available for One Voice delegates, but we can expand that room block if we are sure delegates will need them.
All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card.
PLEASE NOTE: Charges for room cancellations after March 1, 2026, become the delegate's responsibility if the room nights are not rebooked by another Fresno COG delegate.
Transportation: Participants are responsible for booking their own transportation to and from Washington, D.C. Delegates arriving on the same flight with Fresno COG staff may opt to join Fresno COG's travel reservations from the airport to the hotel.
Attending One Voice: To reserve your spot on the One Voice trip, please email or deliver by hard copy, a completed and signed copy of the attached 2026 Fresno COG One Voice Delegate Reservation Form Packet to Brenda Thomas at [email protected] Please mail or hand-deliver check or cash for your $300 deposit payment. Fresno COG does not accept credit cards.
Mail or deliver forms and payment to:
Brenda Thomas
Communications & Planning Services Manager
Fresno Council of Governments
2035 Tulare Street, Suite 201
Fresno, CA 93721
Updated trip information will be posted to COG's website at the following link: Fresno COG Legislative Advocacy Trips - Fresno Council of Governments
PLEASE KEEP THIS PORTION OF THE INTENT TO TRAVEL FOR REFERENCE FRESNO
COG
One Voice D.C.
2026 Fresno COG One Voice Delegate Reservation Form
Name: Title:_
Organization:_ Address:
City: State/Zip: _
Phone:_ Email:
Cell Phone:
Emergency Contact Information:
Name of contact:
Relationship to delegate:
Phone number(s):
Email:
More Information, please check all that apply:
Yes, I am committed to participating and will pay for the cost of the trip. I will submit a $300 participation fee.
Yes, I am bringing a guests) with me on the 2026 One Voice trip. I will submit a $200 deposit for my guest, as well as the required Guest Participation Form.
Name of Guests):
One Voice Participant Signature
Participant Disclaimer
Advocacy
For legislative advocacy purposes, Fresno COG exclusively reserves the right to use the One Voice moniker. No delegate or agency will advocate separately on any issue other than those agreed upon by the Fresno Council Policy Board at any time while using the One Voice name.
While this admonition does not preclude delegates from extending their stay in Washington D.C. or from bringing additional staff or representatives during the One Voice trip timeframe, additional staff members or representatives may not use the One Voice name to advocate during non-sanctioned activities.
In addition, any person committed to attending the One Voice trip must participate in all scheduled appointments assigned and not hold separate meetings during One Voice DC meeting hours unless previously discussed and agreed upon by the One Voice delegates.
Expenses
A non-refundable $300 registration fee is required for each participant attending the 2026 One Voice trip. The fee and delegate form are due no later than April 1. This fee covers all materials, meeting refreshments and ridesharing services. You will be billed for any remaining charges over $300 that Fresno COG may incur on your behalf. Fresno COG is not responsible for hotel charges, room incidentals, shuttle service to and from the airport, alcohol or meal purchases other than what is indicated. Any additional reimbursements owed to Fresno COG must be remitted no later than April 30, 2025. Registration fees apply to One Voice participants only.
Delegates' guests should complete and submit the guest participation form and a trip deposit fee of $200.
Charges for room cancellations after March 1, 2026, become the delegate's responsibility if the room nights are not rebooked by another Fresno COG delegate.
The trip is scheduled for March 22-26, 2026, including travel days.
I agree to cooperate with the policies listed above: (Please sign below) FRESNO
Participant Signature
COG
Date One Voice D.C.
FRESNO
COG
One Voice D.C.
2025 Fresno COG One Voice Guest Reservation Form
One Voice DC delegate's guests attending group tours, dinners or meetings should complete and submit this guest participation form with a trip deposit fee of $200. The fee covers mid-week transportation, refreshment costs, meeting materials and other essentials.
Name:
Guest of:
Address:
City: State/Zip: _
Phone: Email:_
Cell Phone:
Emergency Contact Information:
Name of contact:
Relationship to delegate:
Phone number(s):_
Email:
One Voice Guest Signature
4.d.
For the Meeting of January 28, 2026
CITY OF ORANGE COVE
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
To: Orange Cove City Council
From: Carl Lockridge, Code Enforcement Director
Subject: Building Plans Examiner Agreement
Attachments: Proposed Agreement Between Rod Carsey Consulting & Plan Check Service and the City of Orange Cove
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the proposed agreement between the City of Orange Cove and Rod Carsey Consulting & Plan Checking Service.
We predict that our city will see an increase in developments requiring rapid attention.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Orange Cove Building Inspector has been conducting plan examinations submitted by contractors, developers, and homeowners. The plan examinations were of small room additions, small new single-family dwellings, and small commercial tenant improvements.
FISCAL IMPACT: The current plan check fees will cover 55% of the proposed plan-checking consultant's cost. Therefore, no new additional cost will occur.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None.
Prepared by: Carl Lockridge Approved by: Samuel A. Escobar, City Manager REVIEW: Samuel A. Escobar Finance: City Attorney:
TYPE OF ITEM: COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED NO ACTION X Consent Public Hearing
Info Item Matter Initiated by a Council Member
Action Item Other
Department Report Continued to:
Redevelopment Agency
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on this _ day of January 2026 (the "Effective Date") is hereby entered into between the City of Orange Cove, hereinafter referred to as the "City," and Rod Carsey, hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor." The City and Contractor are sometime collectively referred to herein as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party".
In consideration of the mutual promises herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Contractor will render the following services to the City:
a. Review current building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, structural, energy, and ADA requirements.
b. Preparation of a plan check letter with all building code related comments which will be emailed to the City's Building Department and applicant.
2. Term. Contractor shall commence providing services under this Agreement on January 1, 2026 and shall continue until terminated by either party as outlined in Section 9 herein. Contractor shall diligently perform as required to complete each project assigned in a timely manner but no later than 30 business days from the date of assignment.
3. Compensation and Invoicing. The City agrees to pay the Contractor for review services as described in Section 1 above satisfactorily rendered pursuant to this Agreement a total fee of fifty- five percent (55%) of the plans examination fee. Contractor shall be compensated for review of all plan addendums at a rate of $100 per hour. Contractor shall submit monthly invoices to the City on the 10th of each month for services that have been completed for the previous month. The City shall pay Contractor such fee according to the following terms and conditions: Upon receipt of invoice for services rendered, the City will remit payment by check to Contractor within 30 days.
4. Documents. Contractor will make available to the City all documents, studies, or other information in its possession related to the services provided by Contractor under this Agreement.
5. Expenses. The City shall not be liable to Contractor for any costs or expenses paid or incurred by Contractor in performing services for Client without the City's prior written approval.
6. Independent Contractor. Contractor, in the performance of this Agreement, shall be and act as an independent contractor. Contractor understands and agrees that he and all of his employees shall not be considered officers, employees, or agents of the City, and are not entitled to benefits of any kind of nature normally provided employees of the City and/or to which the City's employees are normally entitled, including but not limited to State Unemployment Compensation or Workers' Compensation. Contractor assumes the full responsibility for the acts and/or omissions or his/her employee of agents as they relate to the services to be provided under this Agreement. Contractor shall assume full responsibility for payment of all federal, state, and local taxes or contributions, including but not limited to unemployment insurance, workers compensation insurance, social security and income taxes with respect to Contractor's employees.
7. Materials. Contractor shall furnish, at its own expense, all labor, materials, equipment, supplies and other items necessary to complete the services to be provided pursuant to this Agreement.
8. Disputes. In the event of a dispute between the City and the Contractor as to an interpretation of any of the requirements specified in the agreement, the decision of the City shall for the time being prevail and the Contractor, without delaying his or her service, shall proceed as directed by the City without prejudice to any final determination.
9. Confidentiality. Contractor and the City agree that they will not disclose any report to any third parties, including, but not limited to, any members of the news media. Notwithstanding the foregoing language, the parties may make such disclosures as are required by court order, law, and as necessary for legitimate law enforcement or compliance purposes, and the parties may disclose the monetary amount to her or its spouse, attorneys, and respective tax advisors and/or accountants after advising such parties of this confidentiality provision.
10. Termination.
a. With Cause. Either Party may at any time terminate this Agreement for cause in the following event:
i. Failure to comply with Agreement after due notice by the other party provided that the breaching party is afforded 30 days to cure. ii. Failure to pay for services rendered.
iii. An illegal or improper use of funds.
b. Without Cause. Either party may at any time terminate this Agreement without cause with a thirty (30) day notice to the other party. Contractor shall be compensated for services satisfactorily rendered to the date of termination based upon the compensation outlined in Section 3.
c. In no event shall payment by the City constitute a waiver by the City of any breach of this Agreement or any default which then may exist. Neither shall such payment impair or prejudice any remedy available with respect to the breach or default.
11. Assignment. The obligations of the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement shall not be assigned by the Contractor unless such assignment is approved and agreed to in writing by the City.
12. Compliance with Applicable Laws. The services completed herein must meet the approval of the City and shall be subject to the City's general right of inspection to secure the satisfactory completion thereof. Contractor agrees to comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances that are now or may in the future become applicable to Contractor, Contractor's business, equipment, and personnel engaged in operations covered by this Agreement or accruing out of the performance of such operations.
13. Entire Agreement/Amendment. This Agreement, the purchase order, and any exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understanding or agreement with respect to the services contemplated, and may be amended only by a written amendment executed by both parties to the Agreement. The Agreement shall be binding upon Contractor, the City, and their successors in interest legal representatives, administration, and assigns with respect to all terms set forth herein.
14. Nondiscrimination. Contractor agrees that it will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment of persons because of race, color, age, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, or sex of such persons.
15. Indemnification. To the fullest extent allowable by law, Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers from and against all claims, demands, actions, injuries, liabilities, losses, costs or damages, direct or indirect, and any and all attorneys' fees and other expenses which City or its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers may sustain or incur as a consequence of or are in any way related to Contractor's or its owners, directors, officers, managers, employees, agents and subcontractor's willful or negligent acts or omissions in the performance of the services and Contractors responsibilities and obligations to be performed under this agreement or its failure to perform or comply with any of its obligations or responsibilities contained in this agreement; excluding, however, such liability, claims, losses, damages or expenses arising from City's sole or active negligence or willful acts. This duty to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless shall survive the termination of this agreement. If Contractor maintains additional coverage or higher limits than those required herein, then City shall be entitled to additional coverage or higher limits maintained by Contractor.
16. Insurance Requirements.
a. Contractor, at Contractor's own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain, for the duration of this Agreement, the following insurance policies. i. General Liability Coverage. Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form CG 0001, including products and completed operations, with limits of no less than TWO MILLION AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,000,000) per
occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage ii. Professional Liability Coverage. Contractor will maintain Professional Liability coverage with limits no less than TWO MILLION AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($1,000,000) per occurrence or claim, and TWO MILLION AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,000,000) policy aggregate.
If Contractor maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by Contractor.
Contractor's insurance policies shall be "occurrence" policies and not "claims- made" coverage except for Professional Liability Coverage.
Contractor may maintain an Umbrella policy in conjunction with the insurance policies referenced above. In such case, Contractor shall be deemed to have satisfied the insurance requirements of this contract as long as: (i) the coverage limits of the Umbrella policy and of the underlying liability policy(ies), when combined, satisfy each of the per occurrence and aggregate requirements identified in this subsection a.; and (ii) coverage under the Umbrella policy is as broad as and includes all incidents and events covered by the underlying insurance that it supplements.
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require Contractor to purchase coverage with a lower deductible or retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
Alternatively, the City may require Contractor to provide a financial guarantee " in the senion satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. b. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
i. The City and its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CL and automobile liability policies with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of Contractor including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations; products used by Contractor; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Contractor. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to Contractor's insurance at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85 or if not available, through the addition of both CG 20 10 and CG 20 37 if a later edition is used. . The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
ii. For any claims related to this contract, Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City and its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City and/or its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be in excess of Contractor's insurance and shall be non-contributory. ili. Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City.
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A: VII.
Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and
approved by the City before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Contractor's obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
Contractor hereby grants to City and its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of Contractor may acquire against the City and/or its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Contractor agrees to obtain endorsements necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
The City reserves the right to modify the insurance requirements contained in this contract, including, without limitation, coverage limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
17. Conflict of Interest. Contractor represents and warrants that it has not paid or agreed to pay any compensation, contingent or otherwise, direct or indirect, to solicit or procure this Agreement or any rights/benefits hereunder.
18. Non Waiver. The failure of the City or Contractor to seek redress for violation of, or to insist upon, the strict performance of any term or condition of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver by that party of such term or condition or prevent a subsequent similar act from again constituting a violation of such term or condition.
19. Notice. All notices or demands to be given under this Agreement by either party to the other shall be in writing and given either by: (a) personal service; or (b) deposited in the U.S. mail with First Class postage prepaid. Service shall be considered given when received if personally served or if mailed on the third day after deposit in any U.S. Post Office. The address to which notices or demands may be given by either party may be changed by written notice given in accordance with the notice provisions of this section. At the date of this Agreement, the addresses of the parties are as follows:
City of Orange Cove Rod Carsey
City Manager 9182 North Watson Meadows Lane
633 Sixth Street Mooresville, Indiana 46158
Orange Cove, California 93646 [email protected]
Phone: 559-626-4488 Phone: (559) 250-0203
20. Severability. If any term, condition or provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will nevertheless continue in full force and effect, and shall not be affected, impaired or invalidated in any way.
21. Governing Law and Venue. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California with venue in Fresno County, California.
22. Authority to Enter Agreement. Contractor has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver and perform the Agreement. Each party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and to bind each respective party.
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this day of January 2026.
CITY OF ORANGE COVE ROD CARSEY
By: _ By:_
Samuel A. Escobar, City Manager Rod Carsey