This meeting of the City of Parlier City Council is live streamed and may be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJs3ylcM9NWQGLdwpBCmoAQ NEXT AGENDA NUMBER 3
DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
TIME: 6:30 PM
PLACE: Parlier City Hall
1100 E. Parlier Avenue
Parlier, CA 93648
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME:
Roll Call: Mayor Alma M. Beltran, Mayor Pro tem Sabrina Rodriguez, Council member Juanita “Janie” Molina, Council member Diego Garza, Council member Cathryn “Kathy” Solorio, City Clerk Dorothy Garza and Treasurer Michelle Lopez.
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Alma M. Beltran
INVOCATION:
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS:
PRESENTATIONS/INFORMATIONAL: AB101 Focused General Plan Amendments. Presented by Jeff O’Neal, Community Development Director
Development Process Flowchart. Presented by Jeff O’Neal, Community Development Director Update on new age requirements at Parlier Academy of Excellence, Demetria “Debbie” Cardenas, Center Director.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
At this time any citizen may address the City Council on matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the jurisdiction of the City of Parlier. Speakers shall limit their comments to three (3) minutes unless extended by the Mayor. Please begin your comments by stating your name and City of residence.
The City Council is prohibited by law from taking collective formal action on matters raised during public that are not on the agenda, but individual council members may respond to anyone
CITY COUNCIL OF PARLIER
REGULAR MEETING
providing any public comment. No adverse conclusion should be drawn if the City Council does not respond to any public comment. Responses to public comment by individual city council members may or may not reflect the views of any other, or of a majority of council members.
The Council may refer the matter to the City Manager or staff or request that it be placed on a future agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of items appearing on the Consent Calendar unless requested to be removed for separate discussion and acted on by separate vote.
1. Approve the Check Report dated August 13, 2024 through August 30, 2024.
2. Approve the Minutes for the Special meeting of August 15, 2024.
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-50 ratifying the emergency procurement of New Vision Landscaping for repairs at Veterans Park.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-51, ratifying the procurement of Velarde Ornamental Iron for the automatic gates at Parlier Police Department.
5. Approve the Parlier Bikes and Trails Master Plan.
6. Adoption of Resolution 2024-52, accepting the completion of the Avila Sewer Improvements by Yanez Construction Inc.
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-53, accepting the completion of the Tuolumne Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements Highway Safety Improvement Program HSIPSL-5252 (033) by Ares Eng LLC.
8. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-54, accepting the completion of the Manning Avenue Rehabilitation Project [CRRSAASL-5252 (034)] by Dave Christian Construction.
9. Approve the use and waive all fees of the Parlier Civic Center for community outreach on Monday’s, Wednesday, Friday’s, Saturday’s and Sunday 2024/2025 (when not reserved) from 9 AM to 7 PM and the use of city’s internet.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
10. SUBJECT: Consideration and Necessary Action on Adoption of Resolution 2024-55, awarding the contract to Yanez Construction for the design and construction of the Parlier Indoor Sprots Facility and authorizing the City Mayor or Acting City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Parlier.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends he City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-55 designating and authorizing the City Mayor or Acting City Manager to execute the contract with Yanez Construction for the design and construction of the Parlier Indoor Sports Facility. Presented by Javier Andrade, City Engineer.
11. Consideration and Necessary Action on a Draft Budget Presentation for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. Presented by David Cerda, Acting City Manager.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council receive budget information.
12. SUBJECT: Consideration and Necessary action on a resolution Initiating Amendments to the Text of Parlier Municipal Code Related to Accessory Buildings. Presented by Jeff O’Neal, City Planner.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 2024-56, Initiating amendments to the Parlier Municipal Code.
13. SUBJECT: Consideration and Necessary action on Emergency Animal Services. Presented by David Cerda, Acting City Manager.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve Staff to enter into an agreement with local Veterinarian facility for life saving circumstances.
14. SUBJECT: Consideration and Necessary action on Extend Lemon Tree Consulting agreement to recruit Finance Director. Presented by David Cerda, Acting City Manager.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff request City Council approve extending Lemon Tree Consulting agreement (Sherman Dix) to recruit permanent Finance Director.
15. SUBJECT: Consideration and Necessary action on RFQ for City Attorney recruitment.
Presented by David Cerda, Acting City Manager.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff request City Council approve RFQ, request for Qualifications to hire City Attorney.
16. SUBJECT: Consideration and Necessary action on hiring a consulting firm for City Manager recruitment. Presented by David Cerda, Acting City Manager.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff request City Council approve hiring of a consulting firm specializing in executive recruitment to assist in the search and selection process for the position of City Manager.
17. SUBJECT: Consideration and Necessary action on approval of Operating Agreements with Partners for BSCC Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety (Prop 64 PH&S) Grants. Presented by David Cerda, Acting City Manager.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the operating agreements with our partners under the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety (Prop 64 PH&S) grants.
18. SUBJECT: Consideration and Necessary action on approval of High School Student Council.
Presented by David Cerda, Acting City Manager.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff request City Council approve establish Student City Council to foster leadership qualities in the development of future leaders.
19. SUBJECT: Consideration and Necessary action on Review of Water Rates. Presented by David Cerda, Acting City Manager.
RECOMMENDATION: Continue the previously approved annual increases of water rates pursuant to Resolution 2021-52 approved September 2, 2021. This means that water rates will increase again this year and next, 12 percent October 1, 2024, and 12 percent October 1, 2025. These are the last two of the increases from the 2021 water rate study.
20. SUBJECT: Consideration and Necessary action on GPS tracking for City vehicles.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve Staff to enter into agreement with Verizon Connect for GPS vehicle tracking.
BRIEF COMMENTS: COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/COMMENTS:
CITY MANAGER:
CITY COUNCIL:
CITY ATTORNEY:
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
THIS PORTION OF THE MEETING IS RESERVED FOR PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON AN ITEM WHICH IS TO BE CONSIDERED DURING CLOSED SESSION. SPEAKERS SHALL LIMIT THEIR COMMENTS TO THREE (3) MINUTES.
CLOSED SESSION:
21. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
City Attorney
Finance Director
22. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9
Garza v. City of Parlier; Superior Court Case No. 21CECG02953.
23. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9)
One Case
ADJOURNMENT
ADA NOTICE
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DOCUMENTS
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the front counter at City Hall located at 1100 East Parlier Avenue, Parlier, CA during normal business hours. In addition, most documents are posted on the city’s website at www.parlier.ca.us.