Agenda packet — Orange Cove City Council, August 26, 2026

ORANGE COVE CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 12, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Orange Cove City Council was called to order by Mayor Garcia at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the City of Orange Cove Council Chambers at 633 6th Street, Orange Cove, California.

1. ROLL CALL

COUNCIL MEMBERS' PRESENT
Del Bosque, Ortiz, and Mayor Garcia.

ABSENT
Council Member Rodriguez

INVOCATION
Council Member Ortiz.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Del Bosque.

2. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
No changes to the agenda.

3. Subject: Oath of Office – Appointed City Council Member Council Member Jaime Casillas, appointed at the July 22, 2026, Regular Meeting to fill the vacant City Council seat, was administered the Oath of Office and took his seat on the Council. Council Member Casillas thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve, stated he looked forward to working alongside the Council to benefit the community, and invited residents to bring their concerns directly to him.

Council Member Rodriguez arrived at 6:38 p.m.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Four members of the public spoke.

Isaiah Lopez. Commented that, in reviewing the agenda packet, he noticed the Planning Commission had met on the second Tuesday of the month rather than the first Tuesday as he had understood and stated he had not seen advance notice of the meeting on social media or elsewhere. He asked that the City do a better job publicizing upcoming Planning Commission meetings and requested an update on the meeting, including the outcome regarding the new commissioners and chairperson.

Two members of the public addressed the Council in Spanish regarding recently approved water rate increases. One speaker stated that Orange Cove's water rates are, in her view, higher than those in Dinuba and Fresno, and expressed concern that the increases place a burden on residents in a community with many seasonal and agricultural workers; she asked for a clearer explanation of the increases and for advance notice of related meetings. A second speaker stated agreement with the concerns raised by the English-speaking public comment described below, noting a perceived inconsistency in how funding is found for some City priorities but not others.

ORANGE COVE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES- August 12, 2026 Leticia Mendoza. Commented on the City's recent elimination of the reduced senior water rate allowance, stating that pairing this change with the rate increase creates hardship for senior residents, particularly those who use additional water for gardens. She cited an example of a senior resident's bill reaching approximately $300 and asked the Council to consider the combined impact of the rate increase and the removal of the senior allowance.

City Manager Escobar responded to the public comments. Regarding the Planning Commission, he confirmed the meeting had been noticed as required by law, that all five newly appointed Planning Commissioners were present at their first meeting, that Susana Ledesma was elected Chair and David Vega Vice Chair, and that the Commission discussed several items, including forthcoming amendments to the City's nuisance ordinance for eventual Council consideration. He noted the Commission does not meet on a fixed monthly schedule and will meet as needed, with future notices also to be posted on social media.

Regarding water rates, City Manager Escobar explained that the City spent approximately six months studying its water rates and that the increase is needed to fund deferred repairs to aging water treatment plant infrastructure, noting the plant had not undergone major repairs in five to six years. He explained that Orange Cove's treatment costs differ from other cities because the City treats canal water rather than well water. He confirmed the City completed the required Proposition 218 notice process, including public workshops held in conjunction with regular Council meetings over the preceding five to six months, and received zero protests. He noted the originally proposed 50 percent rate increase was reduced to 25 percent based on anticipated state grant funding. He stated that State law does not permit the City to fund a senior discount through the water enterprise fund, and that the prior 10,000-gallon senior minimum had, in practice, been used inequitably by larger, non-qualifying households; the revised rate structure removes the minimum-gallon threshold so that all customers pay a base connection fee plus a per-gallon charge, which he described as the more equitable approach.

CONSENT CALENDAR

5. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of Orange Cove City Council on July 22, 2026.

Action: Motion was made by Council Member Ortiz to approve the Consent Calendar and seconded by Council Member Del Bosque. The motion carried unanimously.

REGULAR BUSINESS
Legal Counsel – City Attorney Smith (appearing on behalf of City Attorney Crouch)

6. Subject: Addendum to City Manager Escobar's Employment Agreement City Attorney Smith presented a proposed addendum to City Manager Escobar's employment agreement, noting that because the addendum addresses salary, State law requires it to be discussed on the record.

She explained that, following a satisfactory performance evaluation conducted pursuant to his contract, City Manager Escobar is entitled to a 2.5 percent salary increase; through subsequent negotiation between the City Manager and Council, the parties instead agreed to advance Mr. Escobar to the next full salary step (skipping Step C), pending formal Council approval, resulting in an annual salary of $191,027. The addendum also provides a $50 per month cell phone stipend and increases combined vacation and administrative leave from 96 to 120 hours. The addendum further authorizes the City Council to forgo future contractual step increases (5 percent annually) in years when the budget does not allow for them.

Public Comment: Two members of the public spoke in opposition. Leticia Mendoza, citing city manager salary figures she attributed to reporting by the Mid Valley Times for comparable Central Valley cities (Reedley $216,000; Dinuba $195,000; Fowler $198,000; Kingsburg $218,000; Selma $231,000; Sanger.

ORANGE COVE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES- August 12, 2026 $212,000; and Parlier $180,000–$200,000), stated that the proposed $191,027 salary was excessive for a city the size of Orange Cove, noted that the position had previously been advertised in the $130,000– $150,000 range, and urged the Council not to approve the increase in light of other unfunded City needs, including water infrastructure. A second speaker, addressing the Council in Spanish, stated agreement with the concerns raised by the prior speaker.

Action: Motion was made by Council Member Del Bosque to approve the First Addendum to the Employment Agreement of the City Manager and seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. The motion carried unanimously.

REGULAR BUSINESS

7. Finance Department – Director Jimenez
SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution No. 2026-30, approving the contract between the City of Orange Cove and the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging for FY 2026-2027.

Finance Director Jimenez addressed the council and members of the public.

Action: Motion was made by Council Member Casillas to approve the contract between the City of Orange Cove and the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging for FY 2026-2027 and seconded by Council Member Rodriguez. The motion carried unanimously.

8. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Escobar provided a brief update.

Public Comment: A member of the public asked about the orange stakes on the street.

9. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Nothing to report.

10. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council congratulated newly appointed Council Member Jaime Casillas.

Council Member Ortiz: Provided information about the Art Council, the recent Backpack event, and provided details of the upcoming City of Orange Cove Halloween Event on October 31, 2026.

Council Member Del Bosque: Congratulated Council Member Casillas, Jaime Casillas. Thanked the public in attendance, administration, police, and fire departments.

Mayor Garcia: He asked for prayers for an upcoming procedure.

11. CLOSED SESSION
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 7:13 p.m. to discuss the following:

Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(b): 1 case The City Council reconvened the Open Session at 7:31 p.m. There was no reportable action.

12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
_______________________ ________________________
Cynthia Cisneros, City Clerk Gilbert Garcia, Mayor
REPORT.: Aug 20 26 Thursday CITY OF ORANGE COVE PAGE: 001 RUN....: Aug 20 26 Time: 09:03 Cash Disbursement Detail Report ID #: PY-DP Run By.: Danny Jimenez Check Listing for 07-26 thru 07-26 Bank Account.: 1010 CTL.: ORA Check Check Vendor Net
Number Date Number Name Amount Invoice # Description
------ -------- ------ ------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------------------------------------------- 052975 07/15/26 LBP01 LOGAN BROS PUMP & AG, INC -758.19 250833u Ck# 052975 Reversed 053461 07/27/26 LBP01 LOGAN BROS PUMP & AG, INC -4152.33 DK260126u Ck# 053461 Reversed -10037.06 DK260127u Ck# 053461 Reversed
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Check Total..........: -14189.39
053469 07/01/26 BOU10 BOUNCE HOUSE BUDDIES 980.00 070326 IND DAY-BOUNCE HOUSES 7/3/26 053470 07/01/26 HER46 OMAR HERRERA 987.05 0705-1126 PER DIEM/MILEAGE-CACEO MOD 1 7/6-10/26-O HERRERA 053471 07/01/26 NUN02 NUNEZ, JORGE G. 1700.00 009 IND DEP-DJ 7/3/26 053472 07/01/26 PS002 PYRO SPECTACULARS 9200.00 INV438361 IND DAY-FIREWORKS 7/3/26-BAL 053473 07/01/26 THE12 MARK EATON 600.00 001 IND DAY-LIVE PERFORMANCE 7/3/26 053492 07/10/26 PGE01 PG & E 3710.26 017-3/26 STREET LT SVCS 3/26 ACCT#7274346401-7

83.90 056-3/26 RAILS-TRAILS LT SVCS 3/26 ACCT #7710877005-6 106.04 056-4/26 RAILS-TRAILS LT SVCS 4/26 ACCT#7710877005-6 100.85 056-5/26 RAILS-TRAILS LT SVCS 5/26 ACCT#7710877005-6

38.09 058-3/26 STREET LT SVCS 3/26 ACCT#2479253905-8

99.23 078-3/26 STREET LT SVCS 3/26 ACCT#4858281207-8
193.48 096-3/26 TRAFFIC LT SVCS 3/26 ACCT#884072809-6
181.87 096-4/26 TRAFFIC LT SVCS 4/26 ACCT#8840702809-6
184.21 096-5/26 TRAFFIC LT SVCS 5/26 ACCT#8840702809-6
.00 109-3/26 BASIN PUMP ELEC SVCS 3/26 ACCT#9328374210-9 .00 109-4/26 BASIN PUMP ELEC SVCS 4/26 ACCT#9328374210-9 .00 109-5/26 BASIN PUMP ELEC SVCS 5/26 ACCT#9328374210-9 248.26 135-3/26 EATON PK ELEC SVCS 3/26 ACCT#1140373013-5 258.79 135-4/26 EATON PK ELEC SVCS ACCT#1140373013-5
259.90 135-5/26 EATON PK ELEC SVCS 5/26 ACCT#1140373013-5 465.02 165-3/26 SC ELEC SVCS 3/26 ACCT #8892938016-5
464.12 165-4/26 SC ELEC SVCS 4/26 ACCT#8892938016-5
728.72 165-5/26 SC ELEC SVCS 5/26 ACCT#8892938016-5
310.43 181-3/26 EATON PK ELEC SVCS 3/26 ACCT#6661179918-1 320.31 181-4/26 EATON PK ELEC SVCS 4/26 ACCT#6661179918-1 327.22 181-5/26 EATON PK ELEC SVCS 5/26 ACCT#6661179918-1 963.76 197-3/26 CH ELEC SVCS 3/26 ACCT #3536187419-7
969.89 197-4/26 CH ELEC SVCS 4/26 ACCT#3536187419-7
1238.92 197-5/26 CH ELC SVCS 5/26 ACCT#3536187419-7
8161.53 198-3/26 WTP ELEC SVCS 3/26 ACCT #9858963919-8
7800.51 198-4/26 WTP ELEC SVCS 4/26 ACCT#9858963919-8
9385.89 198-5/26 WTP ELEC SVCS 5/26 ACCT#9858963919-8
2012.62 199-3/26 CC ELEC SVCS 3/26 ACCT #9567780319-9
1779.20 199-4/26 CC ELEC SVCS 4/26 ACCT#9567780319-9
2521.60 199-5/26 CC ELEC SVCS 5/26 ACCT#9567780319-9
REPORT.: Aug 20 26 Thursday CITY OF ORANGE COVE PAGE: 002 RUN....: Aug 20 26 Time: 09:03 Cash Disbursement Detail Report ID #: PY-DP Run By.: Danny Jimenez Check Listing for 07-26 thru 07-26 Bank Account.: 1010 CTL.: ORA Check Check Vendor Net
Number Date Number Name Amount Invoice # Description
------ -------- ------ ------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------------------------------------------- 053492 07/10/26 PGE01 PG & E 4073.11 222-3/26 WWTP ELEC SVCS 3/26 ACCT #1466139422-2 6013.98 222-4/26 WWTP ELEC SVCS 4/26 ACCT#14666139422-2 3460.52 222-5/26 WWTP ELEC SVCS 5/26 ACCT#1466139422-2
.00 240-3/26 WATER MTR ELEC SVCS 3/26 ACCT#7343321924-0 .00 240-4/26 WATER MTR ELEC SVCS 4/26 ACCT#7343321924-0

2.21 240-5/26 WATER MTR ELEC SVCS 5/26 ACCT#7343321924-0 205.51 276-3/26 SHERIDAN PK LT SVCS 3/26 ACCT#9733963927-6 252.58 276-4/26 SHERIDAN PK LT SVCS 4/26 ACCT#9733963927-6 192.04 276-5/26 SHERIDAN PK LT SVCS 5/26 ACCT#9733963927-6 1757.26 289-3/26 PD & FD ELEC SVCS 3/26 ACCT #9567296228-9 1591.50 289-4/26 PD&FD ELEC SVCS 4/26 ACCT#9567296228-9 1868.77 289-5/26 PD &FD ELEC SVCS 5/26 ACCT#9567296228-9 .00 298-3/26 TRAFFIC LT SVCS 3/26 ACCT#8155902229-8
.00 298-4/26 TRAFFIC LT SVCS 4/26 ACCT#8155902229-8

10.55 298-5/26 TRAFFIC LT SVCS 5/26 ACCT#8155902229-8
406.85 380-3/26 SKATE PK LT SVCS 3/26 ACCT#7667158938-0 242.64 380-4/26 SKATE PK LT SVCS 4/26 ACCT#7667158938-0 317.48 380-5/26 SKATE PK LT SVCS 5/26 ACCT#7667158938-0

33.53 403-3/26 STREET LT SVCS 3/26 ACCT#1938644740-3

14.25 414-3/26 RAILS-TRAILS LT SVCS 3/26 ACCT #9429010041-4

5.43 414-4/26 RAILS-TRAILS LT SVCS 4/26 ACCT#9429010041-4

19.49 414-5/26 RAILS-TRAILS LT SVCS 5/26 ACCT#9429010041-4 .00 485-3/26 TRAFFIC LT SVCS 3/26 ACCT#9380553148-5
.00 485-4/26 TRAFFIC LT SVCS ACCT#9380553148-5
.00 485-5/26 TRAFFIC LT SVCS 5/26 ACCT#9380553148-5
.00 491-3/26 WWTP ELEC SVCS 3/26 ACCT #4109445249-1
.00 491-4/26 WWTP ELEC SVCS 4/26 ACCT#4109445249-1
.00 491-5/26 WWTP ELEC SVCS 5/26 ACCT#4109445249-1
.00 500-3/26 RAILS-TRAILS LT SVCS 3/26 ACTT #1415424150-0

20.22 500-4/26 RAILS-TRAILS LT SVCS 4/26 ACCT#1415424150-0

26.99 500-5/26 RAILS-TRAILS LT SVCS 5/26 ACCT#1415424150-0

83.56 541-3/26 LIFT STATION ELEC SVCS 3/26 ACCT#6673948954-1 113.46 541-4/26 LIFT STATION ELEC SVCS 4/26 ACCT#6673948954-1 119.20 541-5/26 LIFT STATION ELEC SVCS 5/26 ACCT#6673948954-1 .00 631-3/26 WELL ELEC SVCS 3/26 ACCT#9692297263-1

13.10 631-4/26 WELL ELEC SVCS 4/26 ACCT#9692297263-1

24.64 631-5/26 WELL ELEC SVCS 5/26 ACCT#9692297263-1

43.39 667-3/26 WWTP ELEC SVCS 3/26 ACCT #8523025466-7

74.70 667-4/26 WWTP ELEC SVCS 4/26 ACCT#8523025466-7

79.56 667-5/26 WWTP ELEC SVCS 5/26 ACCT#8523025466-7

43.27 752-3/26 RAILS-TRAILS LT SVCS 3/26 ACCT #1114385675-2

69.44 752-4/26 RAILS-TRAILS LT SVCS 4/26 ACCT#1114385675-2

66.68 752-5/26 RAILS-TRAILS LT SVCS 5/26 ACCT#1114385675-2 662.54 835-3/26 PW YARD ELEC SVCS 3/26 ACCT #9900630583-5 583.48 835-4/26 PW YARD ELEC SVCS 4/26 ACCT#9900630583-5 678.15 835-5/26 PW YARD ELEC SVCS 5/26 ACCT#9900630583-5

37.25 874-3/26 WTP PUMP ELEC SVCS 3/26 ACCT#1902234887-4 REPORT.: Aug 20 26 Thursday CITY OF ORANGE COVE PAGE: 003 RUN....: Aug 20 26 Time: 09:03 Cash Disbursement Detail Report ID #: PY-DP Run By.: Danny Jimenez Check Listing for 07-26 thru 07-26 Bank Account.: 1010 CTL.: ORA Check Check Vendor Net
Number Date Number Name Amount Invoice # Description
------ -------- ------ ------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------------------------------------------- 053492 07/10/26 PGE01 PG & E 73.03 874-4/26 WTP PUMP ELEC SVCS 4/26 ACCT#1902234887-4

76.79 874-5/26 WTP PUMP ELEC SVCS 5/26 ACCT#1902234887-4 .00 992-3/26 STREET LT SVCS 3/26 ACCT#9650630599-2
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Check Total..........: 66271.77
053493 07/10/26 CEC03 CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISS 68236.66 12509 ENERGY COMM LOAN PMT #4-LOAN #004-21-ECI 053494 07/14/26 APE04 APEX TRAINING SOLUTIONS 4500.00 061726 PD ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING-7/19-20/26 053495 07/14/26 AVI05 TOMAS AVILES 170.00 /15-17/26 PER DIEM-DUI TRNG 7/15-17/26-T AVILES 053496 07/14/26 MCN01 TEAGAN MCNAIR 170.00 /15-17/26 PER DIEM-DUI TRNG 7/15-17/26-T MCNAIR -170.00 /15-17/26u Ck# 053496 Reversed
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Check Total..........: .00
053497 07/14/26 ATTM1 AT&T MOBILITY 1249.90 X06242026 CELL PH & COMM SVCS 5/26 INV#287019327302X06242026 053498 07/14/26 BSK01 BSK ASSOCIATES 808.36 AJ12887 WTP WATER SAMPLING 5/26 5487.84 AJ12888 WWTP WATER SAMPLING 5/26
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Check Total..........: 6296.20
053499 07/14/26 CWS01 CORBIN WILLITS SYSTEM 1183.10 00C605151 MOM SOFTWARE SVCS 6/26 INV#000C605151 053500 07/14/26 GWL01 GRISWOLD LASALLE 11330.00 24241 ATTORNEY MONTHLY FEE 4/26 .65 24242 PHOTOCOPIES 4/26

51.67 24359 ADMIN LEGAL SVCS 4/26
11330.00 25301 ATTORNEY MONTHLY FEE 5/26
479.59 25418 ADMIN LEGAL SVCS 5/26
11330.00 26575 ATTORNEY MONTHLY FEE 6/26
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Check Total..........: 34521.91
053501 07/14/26 PIT01 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINAN 225.87 107700825 POSTAGE MCHN LEASE 1Q INV#3107700825 225.87 107916855 POSTAGE MCHN LEASE 2Q INV#3107916855
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Check Total..........: 451.74
053502 07/14/26 PUR01 PITNEY BOWES BANK, INC. P 1046.99 3662-5/26 POSTAGE CHARGES 5/26

93.00 3662-6/26 POSTAGE CHARGES 6/26
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Check Total..........: 1139.99
053503 07/15/26 ACS02 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, 97.16 11GT-NP3C PD OFFICE EQUIPMENT INV#19W7-11GT-NP3C

61.79 346F-4YC4 PD FLAG FOOTBALL PRGM SUPPLIES INV#11YM-346F-4YC4 REPORT.: Aug 20 26 Thursday CITY OF ORANGE COVE PAGE: 004 RUN....: Aug 20 26 Time: 09:03 Cash Disbursement Detail Report ID #: PY-DP Run By.: Danny Jimenez Check Listing for 07-26 thru 07-26 Bank Account.: 1010 CTL.: ORA Check Check Vendor Net
Number Date Number Name Amount Invoice # Description
------ -------- ------ ------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------------------------------------------- 053503 07/15/26 ACS02 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, 16.13 3MKR-19Q9 CH JANITORIAL SUPPLIES INV#1QJ3-3MKR-19Q9

22.56 4R9T-NVMQ FIN OFFICE SUPPLIES INV#1YDD-4R9T-NVWQ
173.57 69N7-J93D CH BREAK RM & SC SUPPLIES INV#1NH6-69N7-J93D 105.60 69VW-1CQX PW OFFICE SUPPLIES INV#1MML-69VW-1CQX
420.02 6DK9-QCVD CH CHARGING STATION SUPPLIES INV#1L1Y-6DK9-QCVD 162.84 6Q1C-GF1R ADM OFFICE SUPPLIES INV#1YKY-6Q1C-GF1R 123.42 73MR-YNNT PW OFFICE SUPPLIES INV#1XVG-73MR-YNNT
429.78 CDDM-NK7G CH CHARGING STATION SUPPLIES INV#1GXD-CDDM-NK7G

30.76 KGDM-1331 ADM OFFICE SUPPLIES INV#1RYM-KGDM-1331

22.97 LYDR-39VW CH BREAK ROOM SUPPLIES INV#14R4-LYDR-39VW 146.83 N6KL-63L3 PD OFFICE SUPPLIES INV#1MKX-N6KL-63L3

22.71 NNPC-LXTV PW SUPPLIES INV#13MQ-NNPC-LXTV
533.41 NXYX-JLTV BREAK ROOM EQUIP-FRIDGE&MICRO INV#1LMC-NXYX-JLTV 164.47 PRF4-MLLC PW OFFICE SUPPLIES INV#1HXQ-PRF4-MLLC

40.99 RPHV-MXFF CH CHARGING STATION 2YR WTY INV#1K3H-RPHV-MXFF

70.25 TPCW-FRJX PD FLAG FOOTBALL PRGM SUPPLIES INV#116V-TPCW-FRJX

18.66 TRRL-FF6M FIN OFFICE SUPPLIES INV#1GJH-TRRL-FF6M

46.41 TTLL-KYYD EASTER SUPPLIES INV#1W9G-TTLL-KYYD

28.81 VKM6-JNY7 ADM OFFICE SUPPLIES INV#17Q7-VKM6-JNY7
114.27 WNKR-DNFK ADM OFFICE SUPPLIES INV#1HVD-WNKR-DNFK

58.76 WT7K-D1LN FIN OFFICE SUPPPLIES INV#1RC1-WT7K-D1LN 291.52 X7KM-7PMN CC JANITORIAL SUPPLIES INV#1VT3-X7KM-7PMN

21.58 XGXH-6QXQ PD OFFICE SUPPLIES INV#1NWK-XGXH-6QXQ

32.06 XQKH-93K3 PD FLAG FOOTBALL PRGM SUPPLIES INV#1QC9-XQKH-93K3 234.63 Y17T-VCL4 PW OFFICE SUPPLIES INV#1JVM-Y17T-VCL4
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Check Total..........: 3491.96
053504 07/15/26 APV01 VESTIS - ACCOUNTS RECEIVA 54.78 580697097 PW UNIFORM SVCS 4/26 #2580697097

78.19 580697098 PW JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 4/26 #2580697098

86.98 580697099 PW-W JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 4/26 #2580697099

23.23 580697100 PW-W UNIFORM SVCS 4/26 #2580697100

79.85 580697101 SC JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 4/26 #2580697101 268.60 580697102 CH JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 4/26 #2580697102 458.40 580697103 PD-JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 4/26 #2580697103 190.10 580697104 CC JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 4/26 #2580697104

22.69 580697105 PW-WW UNIFORM SVCS 4/26 #2580697105

79.47 580697106 PW-WW JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 4/26 #2580697106

54.78 580700015 PW UNIFORM SVCS 4/26 #2580700015

78.19 580700016 PW JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 4/26 #2580700016

99.78 580700017 PW-W JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 4/26 #2580700017

23.23 580700018 PW-W UNIFORM SVCS 4/26 #2580700018

79.85 580700019 SC JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 4/26 #2580700019

82.48 580700020 CH JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 4/26 #2580700020 119.24 580700021 CC JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 4/26 #2580700021

22.69 580700022 PW-WW UNIFORM SVCS 4/26 #2580700022

79.47 580700023 PW-WW JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 4/26 #2580700023 REPORT.: Aug 20 26 Thursday CITY OF ORANGE COVE PAGE: 005 RUN....: Aug 20 26 Time: 09:03 Cash Disbursement Detail Report ID #: PY-DP Run By.: Danny Jimenez Check Listing for 07-26 thru 07-26 Bank Account.: 1010 CTL.: ORA Check Check Vendor Net
Number Date Number Name Amount Invoice # Description
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Check Total..........: 1982.00
053505 07/15/26 CAS13 ALEXANDREA CASTRO 10.00 0673 REIM-SC BINGO PRIZES

15.00 1213 REIM-SC BINGO PRIZES

15.67 019576 REIM-SC BINGO PRIZES
140.72 400009525 REIM-SC SUPPLIES-4TH OF JULY FUNDRAISER ------------
Check Total..........: 181.39
053506 07/15/26 COOK1 COOK'S COMMUNICATION 82.50 163362 PD VEHICLE REPAIRS-UNIT#21-09 2405.52 163373 PD VEHICLE REPAIRS-UNIT#TAURUS
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Check Total..........: 2488.02
053507 07/15/26 CWS01 CORBIN WILLITS SYSTEM 875.00 000C60615 UTILITY BILLING SVCS 053508 07/15/26 DAP01 DODSON AUTO PARTS 10.77 55218 PW VEH MAINT SUPPLIES

19.40 55254 PW VEH MAINT SUPPLIES

34.51 55256 PW ST SWP REPAIR SUPPLIES

7.33 55270 WWTP SUPPLIES

17.25 55296 PW SUPPLIES

12.93 55298 PW SUPPLIES

43.17 55308 PW SUPPLIES

38.83 55314 PW SUPPLIES

26.98 55316 WTP SUPPLIES
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Check Total..........: 211.17
053509 07/15/26 ESC02 ESCOBAR, SAMUEL 20.00 063026 REIM-NOTARY GRANT APP 6/30/26 053510 07/15/26 OCP02 ORANGE COVE FIRE PROTECTI 19637.40 271 TRANSFER IMPACT FEES 053511 07/15/26 QUI05 QUILL CORPORATION 110.60 48963118 PW OFFICE SUPPLIES 160.81 49092370 PD OFFICE SUPPLIES

94.35 49276575 CH OFFICE SUPPLIES
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Check Total..........: 365.76
053512 07/15/26 RL001 REEDLEY LUMBER CO. 104.72 388724 CH JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 108.02 389366 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
228.27 389601 PW EQUIP MAINT SUPPLIES

47.08 389721 EATON PK SPRINKLER SUPPLIES

27.27 389793 EATON PK SPRINKLER SUPPLIES
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Check Total..........: 515.36
053513 07/15/26 SJVA1 SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR PO 155.00 C384208 PERMIT TO OP-WTP C-8538 26/27 REPORT.: Aug 20 26 Thursday CITY OF ORANGE COVE PAGE: 006 RUN....: Aug 20 26 Time: 09:03 Cash Disbursement Detail Report ID #: PY-DP Run By.: Danny Jimenez Check Listing for 07-26 thru 07-26 Bank Account.: 1010 CTL.: ORA Check Check Vendor Net
Number Date Number Name Amount Invoice # Description
------ -------- ------ ------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------------------------------------------- 053514 07/15/26 SUP03 SUPERIOR POOL PRODUCTS LL 3457.90 Q2035229 WTP WATER TREATMENT SOLUTIONS 053515 07/17/26 ARI05 MILTON ARIAS 2500.00 -2026-003 PW EQUIP-PIPE FINDER, LASER LEVEL INV#OC-2026-003 053516 07/17/26 PC007 PATRICK CHAFFEE 8625.00 OC-053 FINANCE SVCS 6/26 053517 07/14/26 JT200 JT2 INC 27420.13 674932 WELL & TANK SITE B-PROJ #25141 053518 07/24/26 CAS13 ALEXANDREA CASTRO 51.37 099996 REIM-SC BINGO PRIZES/EXERCISE EQUIP 053519 07/24/26 HER46 OMAR HERRERA 860.67 0726-3126 PER DIEM/MILEAGE-CACEO MOD 3 7/27-31/26-O HERRERA 053520 07/28/26 JIM00 JIM MANNING DODGE, INC 42242.38 07162026 WTP VEHICLE PURCHASE-2026 RAM 1500 PICKUP 053521 07/29/26 LBP01 LOGAN BROS PUMP & AG, INC 4152.33 260126-RI WTP REPAIRS-REISSUE INV#DK260126-RI 10037.06 260127-RI WTP REPAIRS-REISSUE INV#DK260127-RI
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Check Total..........: 14189.39
053522 07/30/26 MED04 HUGO MEDINA 306.00 08/2-6/26 PD FTO TRNG-H MEDINA 8/3-6/26 ------------
Cash Account Total......: 312116.64
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Total Disbursements.....: 312116.64
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REPORT.: Aug 20 26 Thursday CITY OF ORANGE COVE PAGE: 007 RUN....: Aug 20 26 Time: 09:03 Cash Disbursement Detail Report - Payroll Vendor Payment(s) ID #: PY-DP Run By.: Danny Jimenez Check Listing for 07-26 thru 07-26 Bank Account.: 1010 CTL.: ORA Check Check Vendor Net
Number Date Number Name Amount Invoice # Description
------ -------- ------ ------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------------------------------------------- 702407 07/02/26 COL10 COLONIAL LIFE 87.56 C60630 Accident Insurance

10.12 1C60630 Critical Illness Ins
178.32 2C60630 Life Insurance
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Check Total..........: 276.00
702408 07/02/26 EDD01 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOP. DEPT. 6.81 C60630A State Income Tax

15.23 1C60630A SDI
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Check Total..........: 22.04
702409 07/02/26 IUO00 IUOE LOCAL 39 690.65 C60630 Union Due Local 39 702410 07/02/26 PER00 CALIF.PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RE .00 C60630A PERS PAYROLL REMITTANCE 702411 07/02/26 SEC00 UNION BANK .00 C60630A Federal Income Tax 145.28 1C60630A Social Security

33.98 2C60630A Medicare
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Check Total..........: 179.26
702412 07/02/26 TRA08 TRANSAMERICA EMPLOYEE BEN 366.21 C60630 Life Insurance Trans 702416 07/08/26 EDD01 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOP. DEPT. 3577.27 C60706 State Income Tax 1719.29 1C60706 SDI
238.49 2C60706 SUI
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Check Total..........: 5535.05
702417 07/08/26 PER00 CALIF.PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RE 20421.45 C60706 PERS PAYROLL REMITTANCE 702418 07/08/26 PER01 P.E.R.S. FOR THE 457 350.00 C60706 457 Plan 702419 07/08/26 SEC00 UNION BANK 8907.04 C60706 Federal Income Tax 16399.86 1C60706 Social Security
3835.44 2C60706 Medicare
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Check Total..........: 29142.34
702420 07/08/26 STA20 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 807.69 C60706 Garnishment 702422 07/09/26 EDD01 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOP. DEPT. 9.06 C60709 State Income Tax

20.91 1C60709 SDI

23.18 2C60709 SUI
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Check Total..........: 53.15
702423 07/09/26 PER00 CALIF.PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RE .00 C60709 PERS PAYROLL REMITTANCE REPORT.: Aug 20 26 Thursday CITY OF ORANGE COVE PAGE: 008 RUN....: Aug 20 26 Time: 09:03 Cash Disbursement Detail Report - Payroll Vendor Payment(s) ID #: PY-DP Run By.: Danny Jimenez Check Listing for 07-26 thru 07-26 Bank Account.: 1010 CTL.: ORA Check Check Vendor Net
Number Date Number Name Amount Invoice # Description
------ -------- ------ ------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------------------------------------------- 702424 07/09/26 SEC00 UNION BANK 30.12 C60709 Federal Income Tax 199.50 1C60709 Social Security

46.66 2C60709 Medicare
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Check Total..........: 276.28
702429 07/22/26 EDD01 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOP. DEPT. 3175.29 C60721 State Income Tax 1630.10 1C60721 SDI
180.23 2C60721 SUI
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Check Total..........: 4985.62
702430 07/22/26 PER00 CALIF.PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RE 20475.35 C60721 PERS PAYROLL REMITTANCE 702431 07/22/26 PER01 P.E.R.S. FOR THE 457 425.00 C60721 457 Plan 702432 07/22/26 SEC00 UNION BANK 8039.17 C60721 Federal Income Tax 15548.84 1C60721 Social Security
3636.40 2C60721 Medicare
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Check Total..........: 27224.41
702433 07/22/26 STA20 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 807.69 C60721 Garnishment ------------
Cash Account Total......: 112038.19
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Total Disbursements.....: 112038.19
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ORANGE COVE PARKS & RECREATION
2026 YOUTH SPORTS
T-BALL • SOFTBALL • BASEBALL

SEASON RECAP

TOTAL YOUTH PARTICIPATION
160+
Youth Athletes Served
through T-ball, softball & baseball
110+ ORANGE COVE YOUTH
from our own community
50+

VISITING YOUTH
from neighboring communities

PROGRAM BY THE NUMBERS
4 T-BALL TEAMS
3 MINOR SOFTBALL
6 MINOR / MAJOR

BASEBALL TEAMS

REGIONAL REACH
4 VISITING TEAMS
Riverdale • Tulare
Reedley (2 teams)
Neighboring teams traveled to play in Orange Cove.

VOLUNTEER POWER
30 VOLUNTEERS
25 adults + 5 youth
Coaches • scorekeepers • concession support and general program help 9 COMMUNITY

SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS
• AC Market
• OC Pizza
• Jimenez Family
• OC Truck Driving Academy
• Booth Ranches
• Tom’s Equipment Rental
• Workforce Connection

BRONZE SPONSORS
OC Tacos • Cricket Wireless

BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH YOUTH SPORTS
Strengthening Community • Inspiring Youth • Creating Connections • Growing Together Through Sports

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
Public Works Operations
Public Works staff has completed street striping around local schools to improve safety and visibility and has performed several street patching projects throughout the City. Staff has also been able to complete additional work with assistance from the Fresno County Adult Offender Program.

Civicly Service Requests
Since June, Public Works has received 79 Civicly complaints/service requests, with an overall completion rate of approximately 86%. Currently, 68 requests have been completed and 10 remain in progress.

Water Treatment & System Monitoring
Water Treatment staff is currently preparing for the scheduled Friant-Kern Canal shutdown in October to ensure continued and reliable water service to the community.

Current Beacon system health indicators are:
• Communication Health: 98.9%
• Device Health: 98.8%
• Building Health: 96.7%
• Flow Health: 79.4%
Staff continues to monitor system performance and address areas requiring attention.

Water Conservation & Customer Education
Staff has developed several educational videos for residents covering the City's water source, identifying household water leaks, and residential water conservation through the “Every Drop Counts” campaign.

Staff also developed an EyeOnWater educational video showing customers how to create and use an account from a computer or mobile device. Residents can monitor their water usage daily, weekly, monthly, and annually, helping identify potential leaks and better understand their water consumption and utility bills.

Wastewater Treatment Facility
The Wastewater Treatment Facility continues its summer discharge operations, which are anticipated to conclude within the next one to two months.

Staff is also pumping down two wastewater ponds in preparation for emergency levee repairs. The repairs are anticipated to be funded through a FEMA reimbursable grant, with staff coordinating the necessary work.

The Orange Cove Senior Center continues to see positive growth in participation and community involvement. Since the previous department update, senior attendance has doubled.

Recent Updates
• $1,000 donation from Ruiz Foods to support Senior Center programs and activities.
• New Smart TV donated by Best Buy employees for the Senior Center exercise room.
• Monthly free haircuts are being provided for seniors. • Working with Animal Control to establish a monthly dog visit program at the Senior Center. Seniors will also have the opportunity to sew blankets, bowties, and clothing items for shelter dogs.
• Continuing to see monthly craft and painting days for seniors. • Beginning plans for senior trips and outings to be offered in the coming months.

The Senior Center continues to build partnerships with local businesses and community organizations while expanding programs and activities that encourage senior participation, socialization, and community involvement.

For the Meeting of August 26, 2026

CITY OF ORANGE COVE

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
To: Orange Cove City Council
From: Megan Crouch, City Attorney
Subject: First Reading of Ordinance No. 406, Amending Municipal Code Chapter 5.28 Related to Bingo
Attachments: Ordinance No. 406
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the Council discuss and provide direction to staff regarding Cash Prize Bingo at the Senior Center.

BACKGROUND:

Currently, the City does not allow cash-prize Bingo at the Senior Center. California law allows Bingo to be played for cash prizes in a local jurisdiction as long as that local jurisdiction has a Municipal Code allowing those to do so and very specific requirements are met. Orange Cove currently does have a municipal code; however, it is very minimal.

There are very specific requirements to allow a Bingo game to be played and, therefore, our Municipal Code should reflect those requirements prior to proceeding with allowing Bingo.

At the July 22nd meeting, Council provided direction to staff to proceed with amending the City’s Municipal Code to create a license program for Bingo to be played within the City limits. The updated ordinance will not only allow Bingo to be played at the Senior Center, but also elsewhere as long as a license is obtained and the requirements of the Code are met. The code complies with current California law regarding Bingo. If the first reading is approved tonight, the ordinance will come back for a second reading and public hearing.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

None.

Prepared by: City Attorney Approved by: Megan Crouch
REVIEW: City Manager___________ Finance: _______ City Attorney: ______ TYPE OF ITEM: COUNCIL ACTION: • APPROVED • DENIED • NO ACTION Consent
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Continued to: __________
ORDINANCE NO. 406

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ORANGE COVE AMENDING
CHAPTER 5.28, RELATING TO BINGO, OF THE CITY OF ORANGE
COVE MUNICIPAL CODE.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE COVE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Amendment of Entire Chapter. Chapter 5.28 of the Orange Cove Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

Chapter 5.28 - BINGO GAMES

5.28.010 - Bingo games authorized. Purpose.

A. Bingo games are authorized within the city and may be conducted only by those organizations qualifying under Section 326.5 of the Penal Code or as subsequently amended.

B. The games shall be conducted in accordance with and subject to all of the conditions imposed by the penal code as amended. It is the purpose of this chapter to authorize the playing of the game of chance generally known as "bingo" subject to and pursuant to the restrictions contained in Article IV, Section 19c of the Constitution of the state of California, and Section 326.5 of the Penal Code of the state. Definitions, conditions and restrictions set forth in this chapter are intended to comply with and implement the constitutional and Penal Code provisions. To the extent that any provision of this chapter is substantially the same as that contained in Section 326.5 of the Penal Code and violation thereof is deemed a violation of the Penal Code and punishable thereunder, such provisions of this chapter shall be deemed explanatory only.

5.28.020 – Definitions.
"Bingo" means a game of chance in which prizes are awarded on the basis of designated numbers or symbols on a card which conform to numbers or symbols selected at random. "Church" means any organized religious group of any denomination with an organized governing body, ministry, membership and a fixed place of worship at which regular meetings of religious services are held.
"License collector" means the city clerk of the city of Kingsburg, California. "Nonprofitable charitable organization" means any church or other nonprofit charitable organization exempted from the payment of bank and corporation taxes by Section 231(d) of the Revenue and Taxation Code and a contribution or gift to which would be a charitable contribution under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code (1954).

5.28.030 – Bingo permitted.
2 A nonprofit charitable organization having in effect a license therefor from the license collector pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may conduct a bingo game for charitable purposes subject to all conditions and restrictions contained in Section 326.5 of the Penal Code of the state, and this chapter.

5.28.040 – License Application.

A nonprofit charitable organization may apply to the license collector for a license to conduct a bingo game. The application shall be upon forms provided therefor by the license collector, or in writing containing all the information called for in Section 5.12.050 and satisfactory to the license collector, and shall be accompanied by a nonreturnable fee as may be determined from time to time by the city council and established by resolution thereof. If the applicant is a church, it shall provide proof to the satisfaction of the license collector that it comes within the definition of a church, as defined in Section 5.24.020. If the applicant is other than a church, it shall accompany the application with a certificate or letter from the State Franchise Tax Board stating that the applicant is exempt from the payment of the bank and franchise tax, and from the Internal Revenue Service stating that it is a charitable organization to which a gift would be a charitable contribution under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

5.28.050 – Content of application.

A. The application for a license for conducting bingo games shall contain the following:

1. The name of the organization, together with the names, signatures and addresses of all the officers of the organization and that the applicant is an eligible organization pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;

2. The address of the premises where the bingo game is proposed to be conducted;

3. A statement of the ownership or lessor and lessee of the premises;

4. Principal purpose for which the premises are used by the organization, together with the length of time for which the premises have been so used;

5. Name and address of the person responsible for the operation of the bingo game and those persons assisting therein;

6. Days and hours of proposed operation of bingo games;

7. Such further information as may be required by the license collector.

B. Said application shall be signed by the principal officer of the applicant under penalty of perjury.

5.28.060 – Consent to investigation.

The filing of an application for a license shall be deemed a consent by the applicant for the chief of police to make an investigation to determine if all the statements on the application are true and to investigate the officers of the applicant and the person who will be responsible for the operation of the bingo game and those persons assisting therein as to any criminal record which they may have, and to disclose the same to the license collector and the city council upon an appropriate hearing. The application shall also be deemed consent for the planning and development department, the fire chief and the public works department of the city to inspect the 3 premises and report thereon of any violations of law or other conditions which might endanger the public health, safety and well-being.

5.28.070 – Denial of License.

In the event the chief of police, planning and development director, director of public works or fire chief recommend against the issuance of the license, due to being out of conformance with state law/city ordinance, or determined to be in the best interest of the city, the license collector shall refuse to issue such license.

5.28.080 – Appeal.

In the event the license collector refuses to issue such license or attaches conditions thereto recommended by the chief of police, the planning and development director, director of public works or fire chief, the applicant may, within ten (10) days after the notice is given of such refusal or such conditions, appeal the same to the city council, who shall hold a hearing thereon and whose decision shall be final. The city council may attach additional conditions to the license found by it to be necessary to protect the public health, safety and well-being.

5.28.090 – Issuance of License.

In the event the license collector does not receive a recommendation against the issuance of the license, he/she shall issue the same for a period of one year, which license shall contain the following information:

A. The name and nature of the organization to whom the license is issued; B. The address where the bingo games are authorized to be conducted; C. The maximum occupancy of the room in which the bingo games are to be conducted; D. The date of the expiration of the license;
E. The days and hours during which bingo may be conducted; F. Such conditions as may have been recommended by the chief of police, planning and development director, director of public works or fire official.

5.28.100 – Posting of license.

A licensee shall keep the license posted in a conspicuous place within the room in which bingo is being played during the conduct of any such game. The licensee shall produce and exhibit the same whenever requested to do so by any peace officer, director of public works or fire official.

5.28.110 – Conditions of operation.

It is unlawful for any bingo game to be operated in violation of any of the following conditions:

A. No minors shall be allowed to participate in any bingo game; B. All bingo games shall be open to the public, not just to the members of the nonprofit charitable organization except as otherwise provided in this chapter; C. No person shall be allowed to participate in a bingo game unless the person is physically present at the time and place in which the bingo game is being conducted; 4 D. The total value of prizes awarded during the conduct of any bingo games shall not exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) in cash or kind, or both, for each separate game which is held;
E. Attendance at any bingo game shall be limited to the occupancy capacity of the room as set forth in the license;
F. No licensee shall issue chips or money to a patron on credit or a loan, including but not limited to IOU's and checks to be held, nor shall patrons be allowed to play on credit; G. No person who is obviously intoxicated shall be allowed to participate in a bingo game;
H. Any condition attached to the license;
I. The licensee shall post and keep posted in a conspicuous place within the room in which bingo is being played the rules and regulations of the game; J. Conduct any bingo game after the license therefor has expired or during any period which it is suspended.

5.28.120 – Records.

Each licensee conducting a bingo game shall maintain detailed records of all profits, expenditures, prizes and other expenses relating to the operation of the bingo game. Such records shall be retained for a period of three years and as long thereafter as may be required by any state or federal law. Such records, including related bank accounts, shall be open for inspection at any time by the chief of police, city clerk of the city, or any state or federal official in the performance of his/her duties.

5.28.130 – Changes in conditions.

Any change during the license period in the organization of the licensee, its principal officers, or the condition of the premises shall be immediately reported to the license collector who shall refer such changes to the appropriate official who shall make an investigation thereof and, if he/she deems appropriate, recommend the suspension and revocation of the license or the imposition of additional conditions thereto, which suspension, revocation or additional conditions shall be appealable to the city council as in the instance of an original application.

5.28.140 – License nontransferable.

Any license granted under this chapter shall not be transferable either as to the licensee or the location. Any attempt to transfer shall render the license invalid.

5.28.150 – Suspension or revocation.

Any license issued under this chapter shall be immediately suspended by the license collector upon the recommendation of either the chief of police, the health officer, the director of public works or the fire official, which recommendation must be based upon either violation of this chapter by the licensee or the discovery of some condition which would have caused a recommendation to have been made against the issuance of the license. Such suspension shall result in the automatic revocation of the license fifteen (15) days after the notice thereof unless 5 within ten (10) days after the receipt of such notice the licensee appeals the suspension and revocation to the city council. In the event of such appeal, the city council shall hold a public hearing thereon and its decision shall be final. The suspension shall remain in effect pending decision by the city council.

5.28.160 – Renewal.

A licensee desiring to continue the conducting of a bingo game shall, at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the license, make application to the license collector for a renewal. The application for renewal shall be accompanied by the fee, proofs, and be processed in all respects as an original application.

5.28.170 – Exceptions.

Provisions of this chapter, including the requirement to obtain a license, shall not be applicable to those bingo games limited to members only.

SECTION 2. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance is held to be invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and the City Council hereby declares that it would have passed the remainder of this Ordinance, as if such invalid portion thereof had been deleted.

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to certify the passage of this Ordinance and to cause the same to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation, published in the County of Fresno.

I, Cynthia Cisneros, City Clerk for the City of Orange Cove do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Orange Cove held on the 26th day of August of 2026, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the ___ day of ____________ 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
(Signatures on following page)
6 ________________________________
Gilbert Garcia
Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Cynthia Cisneros
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________________
Megan N. Crouch
City Attorney
For the Meeting of August 26, 2026

CITY OF ORANGE COVE

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Orfil Muniz, City Engineer
Subject: Review of Park Boulevard Urban Cooling & Greening Project Concept Layouts (Concepts 1, 2, and 3) and Direction on the Preferred Concept for a California Urban Greening Grant Program Application
Attachments: 1. Concept 1 Exhibit – Park Boulevard

2. Concept 2 Exhibit – Park Boulevard

3. Concept 3 Exhibit – Park Boulevard (A&M Consulting Engineers, Inc., August 2026)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Receive and review the three concept layouts prepared for the Park Boulevard Urban Cooling & Greening Project (Concepts 1, 2, and 3);

2. Provide direction to staff on the preferred concept, or preferred combination of concepts, to be advanced; and

3. Direct staff to incorporate the preferred concept and the results of ongoing public outreach into the City's grant application under the California Urban Greening Grant Program.

BACKGROUND:

Park Boulevard is the principal downtown corridor of the City of Orange Cove and is characterized by wide paved sections, diagonal parking, and limited tree canopy.

Summer surface temperatures along the corridor are elevated by the extent of unshaded asphalt, and shade for pedestrians between 4th Street and Center Street is minimal.

The Urban Greening Grant Program is administered by the California Natural Resources Agency and funded through California Climate Investments, the State's capand-trade program. The program funds projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions by converting built or paved environments into green space, expanding urban tree canopy, and supporting walking and bicycling. Projects located in and benefitting disadvantaged communities receive funding priority, and the City of Orange Cove qualifies as a disadvantaged community under the program's criteria. The program does not require a local funding match.

In anticipation of the next funding cycle, A&M Consulting Engineers, Inc. prepared three concept-level exhibits (August 2026) illustrating alternative greening treatments for three segments of Park Boulevard. The City has initiated a public outreach campaign, including social media, inviting residents to review the three concepts and identify their preferred layout. The draft concept proposal contemplates a grant request of approximately $1.85 million toward a total project cost of approximately $2.05 million; these figures will be refined once a preferred concept is selected.

DISCUSSION:

The three concepts are summarized below. Each is illustrated on the attached exhibits.

Concept 1 – adds new 4-foot-wide tree planting strips along both sides of the street and constructs a new landscaped center median with curb, ground cover, and shade trees.

Existing sidewalks and diagonal parking remain in place. This concept delivers shade on both street frontages and a landscaped downtown gateway with the least disruption to existing improvements.

Concept 2 – widens the existing sidewalks by 4 feet on both sides of the street to accommodate continuous rows of new tree wells, producing the largest number of new shade trees and the most complete canopy of the three concepts. Existing median curbs and trees remain, and diagonal parking is preserved.

Concept 3 – is the most transformative concept. It establishes an accessible walking path along the center of the roadway flanked by shade trees, reorganizes parking as diagonal stalls along the center, and adds protected bicycle lanes in both directions.

Existing sidewalks remain. This concept provides the greatest greening, cooling, and active-transportation benefit, and correspondingly involves the largest change to circulation and parking patterns.

The concepts are not mutually exclusive. Because each concept addresses a different segment of Park Boulevard, the Council may select a single treatment to apply corridorwide, or a combination of treatments applied by segment, subject to the funding limits of the program. Public input received through the City's outreach campaign will be summarized and included in the grant application as evidence of community engagement, which is a scored component of the Urban Greening Grant Program.

Council review of the concept layouts is a preliminary planning activity and does not constitute approval of a project. Environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) will be completed prior to any project approval.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no impact to the General Fund associated with this item. Preparation of the grant application is being performed under the City's on-call professional services agreement. If the grant is awarded, the Urban Greening Grant Program does not require a local match; the concept-level project budget is approximately $2.05 million, of which approximately $1.85 million would be requested in grant funds. Long-term maintenance of new trees, landscaping, and irrigation would become a City responsibility, and staff will return with a recommended maintenance funding approach, which may include the City's community facilities district framework, before project acceptance.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

None.

Prepared by: Orfil Muniz, PE, City Engineer Approved by: Samuel A. Escobar, City Manager REVIEW: Samuel A. Escobar__________ Finance: _______ City Attorney: ______ TYPE OF ITEM: COUNCIL ACTION: • APPROVED • DENIED • NO ACTION Consent
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Continued to: __________

For the Regular Meeting of August 26, 2026

CITY OF ORANGE COVE

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
To: Orange Cove City Council
From: Orfil Muniz, PE, City Engineer
Subject: Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Public Facilities Maintenance District No. 1) — Adoption of Resolution 2026-32 Local Goals and Policies and Resolution 2026-33 of Intention; Tract No. 6289 (Macias Subdivision); Setting Public Hearing
Attachments: Resolution No. 2026-32(Local Goals and Policies for Community Facilities Districts); Resolution No. 2026-33 (Resolution of Intention with Exhibit A – Description of Services and Exhibit B – Rate and Method of Apportionment); Proposed Boundary Map; Owner Petition; Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council: (1) approve Resolution No. 2026-32 adopting Local Goals and Policies for Community Facilities Districts as required by Government Code Section 53312.7; (2) approve Resolution No. 2026-33, declaring the Council’s intention to establish Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Public Facilities Maintenance District No. 1) over Tract No. 6289 (Macias Subdivision) with a future annexation area; and (3) set the public hearing on formation for the regular meeting of September 09, 2026.

BACKGROUND:

A Community Facilities District ("CFD") is a special financing district authorized by the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Government Code Section 53311 et seq.). Within a CFD, a special tax approved by two-thirds of the district’s voters is levied each year on the property inside the district, collected on the regular Fresno County property tax bill, and may be spent only for the purposes stated when the district is formed. Many cities title a maintenance-oriented CFD a "Public Facilities Maintenance District," which is the naming used here.

The City has no CFDs or Landscaping and Lighting Act districts today. Without a district, the maintenance of the new public improvements built by each subdivision becomes a General Fund obligation the day the City accepts them, including:
• Street lights, street trees, and parkway landscaping and irrigation. • New public streets, sidewalks, striping, and signage. • Storm drainage facilities and retention/detention basins. • The local park and open space dedicated with the subdivision.

Tract No. 6289 (Macias Subdivision, approved by Resolution No. CC 2020-43) will add, per the final map, 41 lots on 19.54 gross acres: 39 single-family lots, a 4.85-acre multi-family lot, and a

3.52-acre commercial lot fronting Park Boulevard, together with all of the improvements listed above.

DISCUSSION:

What the district does. The CFD levies an annual special tax on the property within the subdivision to fund the maintenance, repair, and replacement of the public improvements serving it — landscaping, lighting, streets, storm drainage, the local park, graffiti abatement, and any other facility built as a condition of the subdivision — plus district administration and a repair-andreplacement reserve. Maximum tax rates are fixed in the Rate and Method of Apportionment (Exhibit B) and escalate annually by the greater of CPI or 2% so the levy keeps pace with maintenance costs.

Who votes, and who pays. State law provides that where fewer than twelve registered voters reside in a proposed district, the election is by the landowners. No one resides on the property; the property owner and subdivider, Efrain Yanez Construction, Inc., owns all 19.54 gross acres and has petitioned the City to form the district. The owner may waive election time limits, allowing the election to occur the same evening as the public hearing. Future homebuyers purchase with recorded notice: a Notice of Special Tax Lien is recorded within fifteen days of the election, and sellers of new homes must deliver a special tax disclosure to every purchaser.

No General Fund obligation. The property owner advances all formation costs under a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement. The special tax is not a City debt, no bonds will be issued, and the district’s budget is funded solely by the levy on district property.

A citywide framework, not a one-time district. The Resolution of Intention designates a future annexation area under Government Code Section 53339.7. Once District No. 1 is formed, each future subdivision can be annexed with a single consent form signed by its owner — no new hearings, elections, or formations. Staff intends this district to become the City’s standard maintenance-funding tool for all new development. Formation of the CFD also satisfies the intent of Condition of Approval No. 9 of Resolution No. CC 2020-43, which contemplated a Landscaping and Lighting District, while covering a broader maintenance scope than a 1972 Act district could.

Prerequisite — Goals and Policies. Government Code Section 53312.7 requires the Council to adopt local goals and policies for CFDs before initiating any CFD proceedings. The attached policies establish financing priorities, purchaser disclosure requirements, developer cost-advance requirements, and standards that would apply if a future CFD were to issue bonds (none is proposed). Adoption is a one-time action covering all future districts.

Next steps. Following tonight’s actions:

1. Within 15 days: record the boundary map with the Fresno County Recorder; publish notice at least 7 days before the hearing.

2. Before the hearing: the City Engineer files the report required by Government Code Section 53321.5 (services and estimated annual cost).

3. Hearing night: conduct the public hearing; adopt the Resolution of Formation; hold the landowner election; declare results; first reading of the special tax ordinance.

4. Following meeting: second reading and adoption of the ordinance; the Notice of Special Tax Lien records within 15 days of the election.

5. First levy: Fiscal Year 2027-28, submitted to the Fresno County Auditor-Controller in summer 2027.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None to the General Fund. All formation costs are advanced by the property owner. Once formed, the district’s special tax fully funds the maintenance, administration, and reserves for the improvements serving the subdivision — costs the General Fund would otherwise absorb at buildout. City staff time spent administering the district is reimbursable from the annual levy.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

Adoption of the resolutions is not a "project" subject to CEQA (State CEQA Guidelines §§ 15378(b)(4), 15061(b)(3)) because it is a government funding mechanism involving no commitment to any specific project. The underlying subdivision was separately reviewed, and a Negative Declaration adopted, in connection with Resolution No. CC 2020-43.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

None.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ORANGE COVE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

ADOPTING LOCAL GOALS AND POLICIES FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53312.7
WHEREAS, the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, commencing with Section 53311 of the California Government Code (the "Act"), authorizes cities to form community facilities districts to finance the acquisition and construction of public facilities and the provision of certain public services, including the maintenance of parks, parkways, streets, roads, storm drainage systems, streetlights, and landscaping; and WHEREAS, Section 53312.7 of the Act provides that a local agency may initiate proceedings to establish a community facilities district pursuant to the Act only if it has first considered and adopted local goals and policies concerning the use of the Act; and WHEREAS, the City of Orange Cove (the "City") has not previously adopted local goals and policies concerning the use of the Act, and the City anticipates that new development within the City, including new residential subdivisions, will create a need for community facilities districts to provide a stable and adequate funding source for the ongoing maintenance and servicing of public facilities and improvements serving such development; and WHEREAS, the goals and policies attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Goals and Policies") satisfy the requirements of Section 53312.7 of the Act, including a statement of financing priorities, credit quality requirements for any bond issues, steps to ensure prospective property purchasers are fully informed of their taxpaying obligations, criteria for appraisals, and definitions and standards for determining property value; and WHEREAS, adoption of the Goals and Policies is not a "project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15061(b)(3).

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Orange Cove City Council as follows:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. Adoption of Goals and Policies. The City Council hereby considers and adopts the "City of Orange Cove Local Goals and Policies for Community Facilities Districts," attached hereto as Exhibit "A," as the local goals and policies of the City concerning the use of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, in satisfaction of Government Code Section 53312.7.

SECTION 3. Application. The Goals and Policies shall apply to all community facilities districts formed by the City on or after the effective date of this Resolution, including districts formed to fund public services and the maintenance of public facilities, and to all annexations of territory to such districts.

SECTION 4. Amendment. The Goals and Policies may be amended from time to time by resolution of the City Council. The City Council may, in its sole discretion, waive any provision of the Goals and Policies that is not required by the Act when the City Council determines that such waiver is in the best interest of the City.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption, and the City Clerk shall certify to its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of Orange Cove City Council, on the ___ day of ____________ 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

APPROVED:
___________________________
Gilbert Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Cynthia Cisneros, City Clerk
EXHIBIT “A”

CITY OF ORANGE COVE

LOCAL GOALS AND POLICIES FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS I. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
These Local Goals and Policies (the “Goals and Policies”) are adopted by the City Council of the City of Orange Cove (the “City”) pursuant to Section 53312.7 of the California Government Code to establish the City’s policies concerning the use of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, Government Code Section 53311 et seq. (the “Act”). These Goals and Policies apply to all community facilities districts (“CFDs”), whether designated as a “Community Facilities District,” “Public Facilities Maintenance District,” or similar title, formed by the City under the Act, and to all annexations of territory thereto. The City anticipates that its principal initial use of the Act will be the formation of services CFDs to fund the ongoing maintenance, servicing, and operation of public facilities and improvements within new development, without the issuance of bonds. Provisions of these Goals and Policies relating to bonded indebtedness, appraisals, and value-to-lien ratios shall apply only to CFDs for which the issuance of bonds is authorized.

II. GOALS
The City’s goals in using the Act are: (1) to ensure that new development pays its fair share of the costs of public facilities and services required to serve that development, so that such costs are not borne by the City’s General Fund or by existing residents; (2) to provide a stable, adequate, and legally secure funding source for the long-term maintenance and operation of public improvements accepted by the City in connection with new development; (3) to protect prospective property owners through full disclosure of special tax obligations; and (4) to preserve the City’s creditworthiness and limit the City’s financial exposure. Nothing in these Goals and Policies obligates the City to form any CFD; the formation of a CFD is a discretionary act of the City Council.

III. PRIORITIES FOR FINANCING (Gov. Code § 53312.7(a)(1)) The following public facilities and services, in the following order of priority, are eligible for financing through a CFD:

1. Services and Maintenance. Maintenance, servicing, and operation of parks, parkways, open space, landscaping, streets, roads, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, streetlights, traffic control devices, storm drainage and flood control facilities, retention and detention basins, water quality and stormwater treatment facilities, graffiti abatement, and appurtenant facilities serving the district.

2. Public Safety Services. Police protection, fire protection and suppression, and ambulance and paramedic services, to the extent authorized by the Act.

3. Basic Infrastructure. Acquisition or construction of streets, water, sewer, and storm drainage facilities with a useful life of five years or more.

4. Other Public Facilities. Parks, recreation facilities, and other public buildings and facilities authorized by the Act.

Facilities and services that primarily benefit private interests, or in-tract improvements customarily provided by a subdivider as a condition of map approval, shall not be financed by a CFD.

IV. CREDIT QUALITY OF BOND ISSUES (Gov. Code § 53312.7(a)(2)) The City does not presently intend to authorize bonded indebtedness for its CFDs. If the City Council authorizes a CFD to issue bonds, the following shall apply: (1) the value of the real property subject to the special tax, as determined by an appraisal consistent with Section VII below or by assessed value, shall be at least three (3) times the principal amount of the bonds to be issued plus the principal amount of all other bonds and assessments secured by liens on the same property, unless the City Council makes the findings authorized by Government Code Section 53345.8; (2) the maximum projected annual special tax proceeds shall be at least one hundred ten percent (110%) of projected maximum annual debt service; (3) a reserve fund shall be established in an amount consistent with federal tax law limits; and (4) the total projected effective tax rate on any residential parcel, including ad valorem taxes, special taxes, and assessments, shall not exceed two percent (2%) of the projected sales price at the time of formation.

V. SPECIAL TAX FORMULA; EQUITY
Each rate and method of apportionment of special tax (“RMA”) shall: (1) allocate the special tax to parcels in a reasonable manner based on benefit received, such as land use category, acreage, or dwelling unit; (2) establish a maximum special tax; (3) for services CFDs, provide for an annual escalation of the maximum special tax by a stated index or fixed percentage, so that the levy keeps pace with maintenance costs; (4) identify exempt parcels, including public property; and (5) specify the duration of the levy. Special taxes for services shall be levied only in amounts necessary to fund the authorized services, administration, and a reasonable operating reserve not to exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the annual budget for the services.

VI. DISCLOSURE TO PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS (Gov. Code § 53312.7(a)(3)) The City shall take the following steps to ensure that prospective purchasers of property within a CFD are fully informed about their taxpaying obligations: (1) recordation of the Notice of Special Tax Lien pursuant to Government Code Section 53328.3 and Streets and Highways Code Section 3114.5 within fifteen (15) days of the election establishing the special tax; (2) compliance by sellers with the notice requirements of Government Code Sections 53340.2 and 53341.5, including delivery of the prescribed Notice of Special Tax to prospective purchasers of new residential property; (3) a requirement that developers include disclosure of the special tax in all sales materials and purchase documents for property within the CFD; and (4) provision by the City, upon request, of the current and maximum special tax applicable to any parcel.

VII. APPRAISALS (Gov. Code § 53312.7(a)(4), (a)(5))
If bonds are to be issued, the definitions, standards, and assumptions to be used in appraisals shall be those set forth in the Appraisal Standards for Land-Secured Financings published by the California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission, as it may be amended or superseded, and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. The appraisal shall be conducted by a statecertified real estate appraiser, shall value the property subject to the special tax lien in its as-is condition, taking into account the value added by the facilities to be financed, and shall be dated not more than six (6) months prior to the sale of the bonds. For CFDs that fund only services and issue no bonds, no appraisal shall be required.

VIII. FACILITIES OWNED BY OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES
A CFD may finance facilities to be owned or operated by a public agency other than the City, or services provided by another public agency, only pursuant to a joint community facilities agreement or joint exercise of powers agreement adopted pursuant to Government Code Section 53316.2 prior to the formation of the CFD, upon a finding by the City Council that the agreement is beneficial to the residents of the City.

IX. FORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH NEW DEVELOPMENT
As a condition of approval of a tentative subdivision map, parcel map, or other development entitlement, the City may require the applicant to petition for the formation of a CFD, or annexation to an existing CFD, to fund the maintenance and servicing of public improvements serving the development, and to cast affirmative ballots in the special tax election while the applicant owns the property within the proposed district. The City will structure its CFDs, where practical, with a designated future annexation area pursuant to Government Code Section 53339.7 to allow subsequent developments to annex by unanimous approval of the owners of the annexing territory.

All City costs of formation or annexation shall be advanced by the applicant through a deposit and reimbursement agreement.

X. ADMINISTRATION
Each RMA shall authorize the levy of special taxes to recover the City’s reasonable costs of administering the CFD, including the annual levy submittal to the Fresno County Auditor-Controller, delinquency management, and reporting required by Government Code Sections 50075.1, 50075.3, and 53343.1. The Finance Director, or designee, shall maintain the accountability measures required by law for each CFD.

XI. EXCEPTIONS
The City Council may, in its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, waive or modify any provision of these Goals and Policies not mandated by the Act upon a finding that the waiver or modification is in the best interest of the City.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-33

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ORANGE COVE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2026-1 (PUBLIC FACILITIES MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1)

OF THE CITY OF ORANGE COVE, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL

TAX THEREIN TO FUND CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVICES, AND TO ESTABLISH

A FUTURE ANNEXATION AREA
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Resolution No. 2026-32 adopting Local Goals and Policies for Community Facilities Districts pursuant to Section 53312.7 of the California Government Code, and is therefore authorized to initiate proceedings under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, Government Code Section 53311 et seq. (the "Act"); and WHEREAS, Efrain Yanez Construction, Inc., a California corporation, the owner of record of all of the land within the proposed district (the "Owner") and the subdivider of Tract Map No. 6289 (Macias Subdivision), approved as a tentative map by City Council Resolution No. CC 2020- 43, comprising approximately 19.54 gross acres identified as Fresno County Assessor’s Parcel Number 375-040-26 and consisting, per the final map, of forty-one (41) lots: thirty-nine (39) singlefamily residential lots (Lots 1 through 39), one (1) multi-family residential lot (Lot 40, 4.85 acres), and one (1) commercial lot (Lot 41, 3.52 acres) fronting Park Boulevard (the "Subdivision"), has submitted a written petition pursuant to Sections 53318 and 53319 of the Act requesting that the City Council institute proceedings to establish a community facilities district to fund the maintenance and servicing of public improvements serving the Subdivision, and has agreed to advance the costs of the proceedings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish "Community Facilities District No. 2026- 1 (Public Facilities Maintenance District No. 1) of the City of Orange Cove" (the "CFD") to fund the public services described in Exhibit "A" hereto (the "Services"), to authorize the levy of a special tax within the CFD in accordance with the rate and method of apportionment set forth in Exhibit "B" hereto (the "Rate and Method"), and, pursuant to Section 53339.7 of the Act, to designate territory for future annexation to the CFD with the unanimous approval of the owner or owners of each parcel at the time of annexation, without additional hearings; and WHEREAS, a map entitled "Proposed Boundaries of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Public Facilities Maintenance District No. 1) of the City of Orange Cove," which also depicts the territory proposed for future annexation (the "Boundary Map"), is on file with the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, no bonds will be issued for the CFD, and the special tax will fund only the Services, the reasonable costs of administering the CFD, and an operating reserve.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Orange Cove City Council as follows:

SECTION 1. Recitals; Petition. The foregoing recitals are true and correct. The City Council finds that the petition of the Owner complies with Sections 53318 and 53319 of the Act, is signed by the owners of all of the land within the proposed CFD, and is accompanied by an agreement to advance the costs of the proceedings.

SECTION 2. Intention; Name of District. The City Council declares its intention to establish a community facilities district under the Act to be known as "Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Public Facilities Maintenance District No. 1) of the City of Orange Cove." SECTION 3. Boundaries; Future Annexation Area. The boundaries of the proposed CFD, and of the territory proposed for annexation to the CFD in the future (the "Future Annexation Area"), are as shown on the Boundary Map, which is hereby approved. Pursuant to Section 53339.7 of the Act, territory within the Future Annexation Area may be annexed to the CFD only with the unanimous approval of the owner or owners of each parcel or parcels at the time of annexation, and upon such annexation the special tax shall be levied in accordance with the Rate and Method without further public hearing. The City Clerk is directed to record the Boundary Map with the Fresno County Recorder within fifteen (15) days of the adoption of this Resolution, and in any event not later than fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing set herein (Sts. & Hwys. Code §§ 3110–3111).

SECTION 4. Services. The types of public services proposed to be funded by the CFD (the "Services") are set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein. The Services are in addition to those provided in the territory of the CFD as of the date hereof and will not supplant services already available within that territory.

SECTION 5. Special Tax. Except where funds are otherwise available, a special tax sufficient to pay for the Services, the costs of administering the CFD, and an operating reserve, secured by recordation of a continuing lien against all nonexempt real property in the CFD, will be levied annually within the CFD. The rate and method of apportionment of the special tax is set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein, and is described in sufficient detail to allow each landowner to estimate the maximum amount that he or she will have to pay. The special tax shall be collected in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem property taxes, or in such other manner as the City Council shall determine, and shall be levied in perpetuity unless terminated by the City Council.

SECTION 6. Exempt Property. Property owned by or irrevocably offered for dedication to a public agency, and such other property as is identified as exempt in the Rate and Method, shall be exempt from the special tax.

SECTION 7. Public Hearing. A public hearing on the establishment of the CFD, the extent of the CFD, the Future Annexation Area, the furnishing of the Services, and the levy of the special tax shall be held on ____________________, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable, in the City Council Chambers, 633 6th Street, Orange Cove, California.

SECTION 8. Notice. The City Clerk is directed to publish a notice of the hearing pursuant to Section 53322 of the Act one time in a newspaper of general circulation published in the area of the proposed CFD, such publication to be completed at least seven (7) days before the date of the hearing, and may give additional notice by first-class mail pursuant to Section 53322.4 of the Act.

SECTION 9. Election. If, following the public hearing, the City Council determines to establish the CFD, the City Council intends to submit the levy of the special tax and the establishment of an appropriations limit for the CFD to the qualified electors of the CFD at a special election.

Because fewer than twelve (12) persons have been registered to vote within the territory of the proposed CFD for each of the ninety (90) days preceding the close of the hearing, the vote shall be by the landowners of the proposed CFD, with each landowner having one vote for each acre or portion of an acre of land owned within the CFD (Gov. Code §§ 53326, 53353.5).

SECTION 10. Report. The City Engineer, as the officer having responsibility for the Services, is directed to study the proposed CFD and, at or before the time of the hearing, file a report with the City Council containing a brief description of the Services and an estimate of their fair and reasonable cost, including the cost of administering the CFD (Gov. Code § 53321.5). Such report shall be made a part of the record of the hearing.

SECTION 11. Advance of Costs. All costs of the formation proceedings shall be advanced by the Owner pursuant to a deposit and reimbursement agreement, and none of said costs shall be borne by the City’s General Fund.

SECTION 12. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of Orange Cove City Council, on the ___ day of ____________ 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

APPROVED:
___________________________
Gilbert Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Cynthia Cisneros, City Clerk
EXHIBIT “A”
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2026-1
(PUBLIC FACILITIES MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1)

OF THE CITY OF ORANGE COVE

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
The services to be funded, in whole or in part, by the special taxes of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Public Facilities Maintenance District No. 1) of the City of Orange Cove (the "CFD") consist of the maintenance, servicing, operation, repair, and replacement of the following public improvements and appurtenances serving the territory of the CFD, together with the incidental expenses described below:

1. Landscaping and Irrigation. Maintenance and servicing of landscaping, trees, shrubs, turf, groundcover, and irrigation systems within public streets, parkways, medians, trails, basins, and other public rights-of-way, easements, and dedicated areas, including water and electrical costs, weed and pest control, pruning, fertilization, and replacement of plant materials and irrigation components.

2. Street Lighting. Maintenance, servicing, operation, and energy costs of streetlights, safety lighting, and appurtenant facilities.

3. Streets and Sidewalks. Maintenance, repair, and servicing of public streets, including pavement maintenance and rehabilitation, striping, signage, traffic control devices, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and accessibility (ADA) improvements.

4. Storm Drainage and Water Quality. Maintenance, servicing, and operation of storm drainage facilities, including pipelines, inlets, outfalls, retention and detention basins, pump stations, and post-construction stormwater treatment and water-quality best management practice facilities, including inspection, sediment and debris removal, and vector control.

5. Local Park and Open Space. Maintenance and servicing of the local park(s), open space, trails, and recreational improvements constructed in connection with development within the territory of the CFD and dedicated to and accepted by the City, including turf, plantings, irrigation, play equipment, site furnishings, restrooms, shade structures, park lighting, and utilities.

6. Graffiti Abatement. Removal of graffiti from public improvements within or serving the territory of the CFD.

7. Other Public Facilities Serving the Development. Maintenance, servicing, operation, repair, and replacement of any other public facilities and improvements constructed or installed as a condition of approval of development within the territory of the CFD (or of territory annexed thereto) and dedicated to and accepted by the City, including any real property or other tangible property with an estimated useful life of five (5) or more years owned by the City, as authorized by Section 53313 of the Act.

The Services include the direct costs thereof; the reasonable costs of City staff and consultants attributable to the CFD; repair and replacement reserves; utility costs; insurance; and the "incidental expenses" authorized by Section 53345.3 of the Act, including the costs of planning, engineering, and administering the CFD, the annual levy and collection of the special tax, and compliance with state reporting requirements.

The Services are in addition to those provided in the territory of the CFD before the date of creation of the CFD and will not supplant services already available within that territory as of that date.

EXHIBIT “B”
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2026-1
(PUBLIC FACILITIES MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1)

OF THE CITY OF ORANGE COVE

RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX
A special tax (the "Special Tax") shall be levied on and collected from each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property within Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Public Facilities Maintenance District No. 1) of the City of Orange Cove (the "CFD") each Fiscal Year, commencing Fiscal Year 2027-28, in an amount determined by the City Council through the application of the procedures set forth below. All of the real property within the CFD, unless exempted by law or by the provisions hereof, shall be taxed for the purposes, to the extent, and in the manner herein provided.

SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
"Act" means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, Government Code Section 53311 et seq. "Administrative Expenses" means the actual or reasonably estimated costs of administering the CFD, including levy and collection of the Special Taxes, responding to inquiries, delinquency management, and required reporting. "Approved Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property for which a final subdivision map creating individual residential lots was recorded prior to June 1 of the preceding Fiscal Year, but for which no building permit was issued prior to that date. "Developed Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property for which a building permit for new construction was issued prior to June 1 of the preceding Fiscal Year. "Dwelling Unit" means each residential dwelling unit, including each unit within a multi-family structure and each accessory dwelling unit for which a separate building permit was issued. "Fiscal Year" means the period from July 1 through the following June 30. "Maximum Special Tax" means the maximum Special Tax that may be levied in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor’s Parcel, as set forth in Section C. "Special Tax Requirement" means the amount determined in Section B. "Taxable Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels within the boundaries of the CFD that are not exempt pursuant to Section F. "Undeveloped Property" means all Taxable Property not classified as Developed Property or Approved Property.

SECTION B. SPECIAL TAX REQUIREMENT
For each Fiscal Year, the City Council shall determine the "Special Tax Requirement," which means the amount required in that Fiscal Year to: (1) pay the costs of the Services (as described in Exhibit "A" to the Resolution of Intention); (2) pay Administrative Expenses; (3) establish or replenish an operating and repair-and-replacement reserve in an amount not to exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the annual budget for the Services; and (4) cure any delinquencies in the payment of Special Taxes levied in prior Fiscal Years; less (5) any credit for funds available to reduce the annual Special Tax levy, as determined by the City Council.

SECTION C. MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX
The Maximum Special Tax for each Fiscal Year for each class of Taxable Property shall be as set forth in Table 1 below, as escalated pursuant to Section D.

TABLE 1 — MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
Land Use Category Taxable Unit Maximum Special Tax
(FY 2027-28)
Developed Property – Single-Family
Residential
Dwelling Unit $222 per Unit
Developed Property – Multi-Family Residential Dwelling Unit $166 per Unit Developed Property – Non-Residential Acre $887 per Acre Approved Property Lot $222 per Lot
Undeveloped Property Acre $1,240 per Acre
SECTION D. ANNUAL ESCALATION
On each July 1, commencing July 1, 2028, the Maximum Special Tax for each class of Taxable Property shall be increased by the greater of (i) the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), All Items, for the West Region, as published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, or such successor or replacement index as the City Council may reasonably designate, or (ii) four percent (4%), with such escalation applied regardless of whether the Special Tax was levied at the Maximum Special Tax in the prior Fiscal Year.

SECTION E. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
For each Fiscal Year, the City Council shall levy the Special Tax as follows: First, proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property, up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax, until the amount levied equals the Special Tax Requirement; Second, if additional monies are needed, proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Approved Property, up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax; and Third, if additional monies are still needed, proportionately on each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property, up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax.

SECTION F. EXEMPTIONS
No Special Tax shall be levied on: (1) property owned by, dedicated to, or irrevocably offered for dedication to the federal government, the State of California, the County of Fresno, the City, or any other public agency; (2) property encumbered by public utility easements making impractical its use for other than the purposes set forth in the easement; and (3) property designated as permanent open space or common area owned by a homeowners’ association, unless such common area maintenance obligations are assumed by the CFD.

SECTION G. DURATION; MANNER OF COLLECTION
The Special Tax shall be levied in perpetuity to fund the Services, unless terminated by action of the City Council. The Special Tax shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem property taxes and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure, sale, and lien priority in the case of delinquency; provided, however, that the City Council may provide for other appropriate methods of collection, including direct billing, to meet the financial obligations of the CFD.

SECTION H. APPEALS
Any taxpayer who feels that the amount of the Special Tax levied on his or her Assessor’s Parcel is in error may file a written notice of appeal with the City not later than one calendar year after having paid the Special Tax that is disputed. The City Engineer or designee shall promptly review the appeal and, if necessary, meet with the applicant. If the City Engineer verifies that the tax should be modified or changed, a refund or credit against the next levy shall be granted. The decision of the City Engineer may be appealed to the City Council, whose decision shall be final and binding.

SECTION I. INTERPRETATION
The City Council may, by resolution, interpret this Rate and Method of Apportionment for purposes of clarifying any ambiguity, and may make minor administrative and technical changes that do not materially affect the rate, method, or manner of apportionment of the Special Tax.

For the Meeting of August 26, 2026

CITY OF ORANGE COVE

REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: Orange Cove City Council
FROM: Samuel Escobar, City Manager
SUBJECT: Appointment of Members to the Orange Cove Downtown Business and Tourism Advisory Committee
ATTACHMENTS:

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the appointment of the following individuals to serve as members of the Orange Cove Downtown Business and Tourism Advisory Committee, and that Council designate one of its members to serve as the City Council representative on the Committee.

BACKGROUND:

On July 8, 2026, the City Council approved the establishment of the Orange Cove Downtown Business and Tourism Advisory Committee to advise the City on downtown revitalization, tourism development, business engagement, and the long-term establishment of an independent Orange Cove Chamber of Commerce.

Following the initial two meetings, staff has identified individuals interested in serving on the Committee. Staff now requests that City Council formally appoint the Committee membership and designate a City Council representative to participate in Committee meetings, as outlined below.

PROPOSED COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:

Business Owner Representatives:
• Kristal Neise
• Francisco Figueroa
• Alex Garcia
• Yolanda Guerra
Orange Cove Resident Representatives:
• Isaiah Lopez
• Erika Gutierrez
• Milton Alverado
• Gail Dahl
• Estela Juarez
City Manager's Office Representative:
• Samuel Escobar
City Council Representative:

Staff requests that the City Council designate one of its members to serve as the Council's representative on the Committee.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

None.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

Prepared by: Jennifer Hernandez Approved by: Samuel A. Escobar REVIEW: Samuel Escobar Finance: _______ City Attorney: ______ TYPE OF ITEM: COUNCIL ACTION: • APPROVED • DENIED • NO
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For the Meeting of August 26, 2026

CITY OF ORANGE COVE

REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: Orange Cove City Council
FROM: Samuel Escobar, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of the Establishment of the Arts Council and Appointment of Members
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 2026-31, City of Orange Cove Arts Council Bylaws RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-31 to: (1) approve the establishment of the Arts Council; and (2) appoint the following seven individuals as its inaugural members: Nancy Villegas, Kaycie Hernandez, Milton Alvarado, Gilbert Mendoza Munoz, Destiny Fierro, Eliana Saucedo, and Estela Juarez.

BACKGROUND:

The City has identified a need to promote and support public art, cultural enrichment, and creative placemaking within the community. To advance these goals, staff recommends the formation of an Art Council to serve as an advisory to the City Council on matters related to public art programs, cultural events, and related policy initiatives.

Following staff outreach, staff identified seven individuals interested in serving as founding members of the Art Council. Each candidate has demonstrated an interest in and commitment to supporting the arts within the community. Staff recommends the following individuals be appointed to the Art Council:

1. Nancy Villegas

2. Kaycie Hernandez

3. Milton Alvarado

4. Gilbert Mendoza Munoz

5. Destiny Fierro

6. Eliana Saucedo

7. Estela Juarez
If approved, appointees shall serve staggered two (2) year terms to preserve institutional continuity, with no member serving more than three (3) consecutive terms absent from a specific waiver by the City Council.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

None.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the establishment of the Art Council at this time.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE COVE

ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE BYLAWS OF THE ART COUNCIL
WHEREAS, on August 26, 2026, the City Council of the City of Orange Cove adopted Resolution No. 2026- 31, approving the establishment of the Art Council and appointing its founding members; and
WHEREAS, the Art Council was created to advise the City Council on matters relating to public art, cultural enrichment, and creative placemaking within the community; and WHEREAS, in order to govern its own organization, membership, meetings, and operating procedures, the Art Council has prepared and proposed a set of bylaws (the “Bylaws”), attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, the Bylaws set forth, among other things, the Art Council's purpose, membership composition and terms, officer roles, meeting procedures, quorum and voting requirements, and provisions for amending the Bylaws; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed Bylaws and finds that they are consistent with the purpose and intent for which the Art Council was established and with applicable City policies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to formally accept and adopt the Bylaws to guide the operation of the Art Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Orange Cove as follows:

1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

2. Acceptance of Bylaws. The City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Bylaws of the Art Council as the governing document for the organization and operation of the Art Council.

3. Effective Date. The Bylaws shall take effect immediately upon adoption of this Resolution.

4. Amendments. Any future amendments to the Bylaws shall be subject to City Council approval / adopted by the Art Council in accordance with the amendment procedures set forth in the Bylaws and shall be transmitted to the City Council for informational purposes.

5. Authorization. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement this Resolution and the Bylaws.

6. Effective Date of Resolution. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of June 2026, at a regular meeting of the Orange Cove City Council by the following vote:

AYES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Approved:
_________________________
Gilbert Garcia, Mayor
Attest:
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Cynthia Cisneros, City Clerk

CITY OF ORANGE COVE

ARTS COUNCIL
BYLAWS
Adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 2026-31
of the Orange Cove City Council
Effective Date: August 26, 2026
ARTICLE I — NAME
This body shall be known as the "City of Orange Cove Arts Council" (hereinafter the "Arts Council" or "Council"), an advisory body established by and serving at the direction of the Orange Cove City Council (the "City Council").

This body shall ultimately become a sole nonprofit organization that becomes self-sufficient as a separate entity from the City of Orange Cove.

ARTICLE II — PURPOSE AND MISSION
Section 2.1. Mission
The mission of the Arts Council is to cultivate public art, cultural enrichment, and creative opportunity throughout the City of Orange Cove by developing standards for public art, coordinating community art events, and expanding access to art education for the City's youth, all in service of civic pride, economic vitality, and quality of life.

Section 2.2. Core Objectives
• Establish and recommend criteria, standards, and approval processes governing public murals, art placed on City-owned buildings and property, decorative wraps or paintings on utility boxes, fire hydrants, standpipes, and other municipal infrastructure. • Plan, organize, and support community art exhibitions and events, including recurring “Art Hop” style gallery walks and other public showcases of local and regional artists. • Develop, in partnership with City staff, schools, and community organizations, art education and enrichment programs for youth.
• Serve as an advisory resource to the City Council on matters of public art, cultural programming, and creative placemaking, bringing formal recommendations forward for Council consideration and approval.
• Encourage private, philanthropic, and grant investment in the arts within Orange Cove.

ARTICLE III — AUTHORITY AND RELATIONSHIP TO CITY COUNCIL Section 3.1. Advisory Status
The Arts Council is an advisory body only. It does not possess independent authority to approve, fund, install, alter, or remove any mural, artwork, or public art installation on City property or public infrastructure. All such actions require formal review by the Arts Council followed by a recommendation to, and final approval by, the City Council or its designee, consistent with applicable City ordinances, municipal code provisions, and budgetary authority.

Section 3.2. Recommendation Process
The Arts Council shall bring recommendations to the City Council in the form of a written staff report or agenda item, prepared with the assistance of City staff, that includes: a description of the proposed project or policy; how it satisfies the Arts Council's adopted public art criteria (Article VII); estimated cost and funding source, if any; and the Arts Council's vote on the recommendation. The City Council retains sole and final authority to approve, modify, table, or deny any recommendation.

Section 3.3. City Staff Liaison
The City Manager or a designee shall serve as staff liaison to the Arts Council to assist with agenda preparation, public noticing, records retention, and coordination with other City departments (e.g., Public Works, Planning, Parks and Recreation).

ARTICLE IV — MEMBERSHIP
Section 4.1. Composition
The Arts Council shall consist of seven (7) voting members appointed by the City Council. Membership should, to the extent feasible, reflect a balance of practicing artists, arts educators, business or downtown/economic development representatives, and residents at large. One seat may be designated for a youth representative (ages 16–17) to serve in an advisory, non-voting capacity if the City Council so elects.

Section 4.2. Appointment and Terms
Members shall be appointed by the City Council following the same public application and appointment process used for other City boards and commissions. Members shall serve staggered two (2) year terms to preserve institutional continuity, with no member serving more than three (3) consecutive terms absent a specific waiver by the City Council.

Section 4.3. Qualifications
Members must be residents of the City of Orange Cove, or, at the discretion of the City Council, own or operate a business within City limits. Prior experience in visual arts, art education, design, or community event planning is desirable but not required.

Section 4.4. Vacancies, Resignation, and Removal
A member may resign by written notice to the City Clerk. Vacancies shall be filled by City Council appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term. A member may be removed by majority vote of the City Council for excessive absences (three consecutive unexcused absences, or more than 25% of meetings in a rolling twelvemonth period), conflict of interest violations, or conduct inconsistent with these Bylaws.

Section 4.5. Compensation
Members shall serve without compensation, though the City Council may authorize reimbursement of preapproved, documented expenses directly related to Arts Council business.

ARTICLE V — OFFICERS
Section 5.1. Officers
The Arts Council shall annually elect from among its voting members a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary at the first regular meeting of each calendar year. Officers shall serve one-year terms and may be re-elected.

Section 5.2. Duties

1. Chair: Presides over all meetings, sets meeting agendas in coordination with the staff liaison, serves as the primary spokesperson to the City Council, and signs official Arts Council correspondence and recommendations.

2. Vice Chair: Performs the duties of the Chair in the Chair's absence and assists the Chair as requested.

3. Secretary: Ensures accurate minutes are kept (or coordinates with staff to do so), maintains records of votes and recommendations, and ensures records are transmitted to the City Clerk as required.

Section 5.3. Vacancy in Office
If an officer position becomes vacant, the Arts Council shall elect a successor from among its members at the next regular meeting to serve the remainder of the term.

ARTICLE VI — MEETINGS
Section 6.1. Regular Meetings
The Arts Council shall hold regular meetings not less than monthly, at a time and location established by the Council and noticed in advance. Meetings shall be open to the public and conducted in full compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code § 54950 et seq.) and other applicable open meeting and public records laws.

Section 6.2. Special Meetings
Special meetings may be called by the Chair or by a majority of voting members, with public notice provided consistent with the Brown Act's requirements for special meetings.

Section 6.3. Quorum and Voting
A quorum shall consist of a majority of the currently appointed voting members. Official action requires an affirmative vote of a majority of members present at a meeting where a quorum is established. Each voting member has one vote; the Chair may vote on all matters. Proxy voting is not permitted.

Section 6.4. Agendas and Minutes
Agendas shall be posted in accordance with the Brown Act not less than 72 hours before regular meetings.

Minutes of all meetings shall be recorded, approved by the Arts Council, and filed with the City Clerk as the official record.

Section 6.5. Public Comment
Time shall be reserved at each regular meeting for public comment on agenda and non-agenda items consistent with City policy.

ARTICLE VII — PUBLIC ART: STANDARDS AND REVIEW PROCESS
The Arts Council's central charge is to develop, maintain, and recommend for City Council adoption a set of clear criteria governing public art placed on or affecting City property and infrastructure. Until formally adopted by City Council resolution or ordinance, criteria developed under this Article are recommendations only.

Section 7.1. Scope
This Article applies to murals and artwork proposed for: City-owned building exteriors and interiors; Cityowned walls, fences, and structures; utility boxes (traffic signal cabinets, electrical boxes); fire hydrants and standpipes; and other public infrastructure or right-of-way as designated by the City Council. It does not govern art on private property, which remains subject to the City's zoning and sign ordinances.

Section 7.2. Public Art Criteria — Recommended Elements The Arts Council shall develop and periodically update criteria addressing, at minimum:
• Design quality, originality, and technical feasibility. • Community relevance and appropriateness to the site, neighborhood, and City's cultural identity, including consideration of Orange Cove's agricultural heritage and diverse community. • Content standards: prohibiting content that is obscene, defamatory, discriminatory, or that constitutes commercial advertising, consistent with applicable First Amendment and content-neutrality requirements.
• Durability, material safety, and maintenance requirements appropriate to the surface (masonry, metal utility cabinet, standpipe, etc.).
• Artist qualifications and a portfolio or design proposal submission. • Surface preparation, installation, and anti-graffiti coating requirements. • Ownership, maintenance responsibility, expected lifespan, and process for future removal, restoration, or replacement.
• Insurance, liability, and indemnification requirements for artists and sponsoring organizations. • Accessibility of the review and application process to artists of varying experience levels, including local and youth artists.

Section 7.3. Application and Review Process

4. Artist or sponsor submits a proposal (design concept, site, materials, budget/funding source) using a standard Arts Council application form.

5. Arts Council, or its Public Art Review Subcommittee (see Article VIII), reviews the proposal against the adopted criteria and relevant site constraints identified by City staff (e.g., Public Works for utility infrastructure, Planning for zoning).

6. Arts Council votes on a recommendation — approve, approve with conditions, or deny — at a noticed public meeting.

7. Approved recommendations, together with supporting materials, are transmitted to the City Council (or delegated City staff, for minor/utility-box scale projects if the Council so authorizes) for final approval prior to any installation.

8. No mural, artwork, or installation shall be placed on City property or infrastructure without final approval as described above.

Section 7.4. Delegated Approval Option
The City Council may, by resolution, authorize the City Manager to grant final approval for small-scale projects meeting pre-approved criteria (for example, standardized utility box wraps that meet an adopted design template), subject to Arts Council review and periodic reporting back to the City Council.

ARTICLE VIII — COMMITTEES
Section 8.1. Standing Subcommittees
The Arts Council may establish standing or ad hoc subcommittees of no more than three (3) members (to avoid triggering a separate quorum under the Brown Act) to carry out its work between regular meetings, including but not limited to:
• Public Art Review Subcommittee — conducts initial review of mural and public art proposals against adopted criteria prior to full Council consideration.
• Events & Exhibitions Subcommittee — plans and coordinates Art Hops, gallery walks, art shows, and related community events.
• Youth Programs Subcommittee — develops youth art education and enrichment programming in coordination with schools, the Parks and Recreation Department, and community partners.

Section 8.2. Authority
Subcommittees may make recommendations to the full Arts Council but may not take final action or make recommendations directly to the City Council; all subcommittee recommendations must be adopted by the full Arts Council before being forwarded.

ARTICLE IX — COMMUNITY ART EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
Section 9.1. Purpose
The Arts Council shall plan and support recurring and one-time community art events — including “Art Hop” style evening gallery walks, seasonal art shows, and pop-up exhibitions — that showcase local and regional artists, activate public and downtown spaces, and support local business and economic vitality.

Section 9.2. Planning and City Coordination
Each proposed event or event series shall be brought to the Arts Council for a vote and, where it requires City resources, road closures, use of City facilities, or City funding, shall be presented to the City Council for approval as part of the standard event permitting and budget process.

Section 9.3. Partnerships
The Arts Council is encouraged to partner with local businesses, the Chamber of Commerce, schools, nonprofit organizations, and neighboring jurisdictions to expand the reach, funding, and quality of community art events.

ARTICLE X — YOUTH ART PROGRAMS
Section 10.1. Purpose
The Arts Council shall work with City staff, the Parks and Recreation Department, Orange Cove Unified School District, and community partners to develop art programs, workshops, competitions, and mentorship opportunities for the City's youth.

Section 10.2. Program Development
• Identify funding sources, including grants, sponsorships, and City budget allocations, for youth art programming.
• Propose youth involvement in public art projects (e.g., youth-designed panels within a larger mural, youth art displays at community events) subject to the same design and content criteria in Article VII. • Coordinate with schools and youth organizations to identify program needs and interested participants.
• Report program outcomes and participation to the City Council periodically.

Section 10.3. Youth Voice
Where feasible, the Arts Council should seek input from youth participants and, if a youth representative seat is established under Section 4.1, incorporate that perspective directly into program planning.

ARTICLE XI — CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ETHICS
Members shall comply with the City's Conflict of Interest Code, the California Political Reform Act, and all other applicable state ethics and disclosure laws. A member with a financial or personal interest in a matter before the Arts Council (including being the artist, sponsor, or a close relative or business associate of the artist/sponsor on a proposal under review) shall publicly disclose the interest and recuse themselves from discussion and voting on that matter.

ARTICLE XII — RECORDS AND REPORTING
Section 12.1. Public Records
All Arts Council records, including agendas, minutes, applications, and adopted criteria, are public records subject to the California Public Records Act and shall be maintained by the City Clerk's office in accordance with the City's records retention schedule.

Section 12.2. Annual Report
The Arts Council shall provide the City Council with an annual summary of its activities, recommendations acted upon, events held, and youth programs supported, along with any proposed priorities for the coming year.

ARTICLE XIII — AMENDMENTS
These Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the Arts Council, but no amendment shall take effect unless and until approved by resolution of the City Council. Proposed amendments shall be included on a noticed meeting agenda at least one meeting cycle prior to any vote.

ARTICLE XIV — SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE
If any provision of these Bylaws is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. These Bylaws shall take effect upon adoption by resolution of the Orange Cove City Council.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED
by the City Council of the City of Orange Cove, California, on the ____ day of ____________, 20____. _________________________________
Mayor, City of Orange Cove
ATTEST:
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City Clerk

Orange Cove City CouncilAugust 26, 2026

Orange Cove City Council
August 26, 2026