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OF PART CITY COUNCIL OF PARLIER

CITY REGULAR MEETING
This meeting of the City of Parlier City Council is live streamed and may be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJs3y/cM9NWQGLdWpBCmoAQ DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2025
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 temp Sabrina Rodriguez, Council member Juanita "Janie" Molina, Council member Diego Garza, Council member Cathryn "Kathy" Solorio, City Clerk Lina Martinez and Treasurer Ismael Spindola.

FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Alma M. Beltran
INVOCATION:

ADDITIONS/DELETIONS:

PRESENTATIONS/INFORMATIONAL:

Mayra Escobedo, Finance Director - Preliminary Budget Overview 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 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 June 17, 2025 through June 30, 2025.

2. Approve the Final Acceptance of Work for Fig Tree Park and adopt Resolution No. 2025-54, "Authorizing Final Acceptance and Notice of Completion" and authorize the City Engineer to record the Notice of Completion
REGULAR BUSINESS:

3. SUBJECT: Consideration and Necessary Action on Approval of Contract for Consultant Services with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. PRESENATION BY BERTHA ESCALERA, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER.

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-55, approve the Contract for Consultant Services with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This contract will provide the City of Parlier with professional legislative relationship development, grant writing, and funding advocacy services.

4. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve City/Parlier Police Department to enter into an agreement with ActVnet through Parlier Unified School District to improve school safety.

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.

Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Reyes v. City of Parlier
(Government Code Section 54956.9)
Public Employee Employment
Title: City Attorney
(Government Code Section 54957)

ADJOURNMENT

ADA NOTICE
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (559) 646-3545 ext. 227. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the city to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

DOCUMENTS
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the front counter at City Hall 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.
#1
Check Report
CITY OF PARLIER By Check Number
Date Range: 06/17/2025 - 06/30/2025
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Bank Code: APBNK-APBNK
LEA01 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 06/23/2025 Regular 0.00 223.60 64938 UNIOS UNITY IT 06/23/2025 Regular 0.00 1,797.73 64939
A&MOO A&M CONSULTING ENGINEERS 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 181,002.5764940 **Void** 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 0.00 64941
AT&09 AT&T 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 30.55 64942
AT&08 AT&T 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 609.55 64943
AT&09 AT&T 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 189.48 64944
AT&02 AT&T MOBILITY 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 831.80 64945 BRE14 BRENNAG PACIFIC, INC. 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 1,501.39 64946 CAL3O CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC. 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 1,500.00 64947 ENEOO CHOICE PARTNERS, INC. 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 1,726.00 64948 COM02 COMCAST BUSINESS 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 739.19 64949 REE01 EDDIE C. REED 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 1,125.00 64950 ROB06 ISAC ROBLES 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 173.61 64951
JOR01 JORGENSEN COMPANY 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 316.90 64952 VALO3 MATTHEW STACY KNIFFIN 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 598.00 64953 P.G01 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 12,334.68 64954 SOU03 SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 291.56 64955 STEOS STERICYCLE, INC. 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 95.92 64956 THOOO THOMSON REUTERS - WEST 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 768.86 64957 UNIOS UNITY IT 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 264.99 64958
UN 01 UnWIRED BROADBAND, INC. 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 74.9964959 VLA01 VLADI LAW GROUP 06/30/2025 Regular 0.00 11,445.00 64960 Bank Code APBNK Summary
PayableR Payment
Payment Type Count Count Discount Payment
Regular Checks 50 22 0.00 217,641.37
Manual Checks 0.00 0.00
Voided Checks 1 0.00 0.00
Bank Drafts 0.00 0.00
EFT's 0.00 0.00
50 23 0.00 217,641.37
6/30/2025 11:17:05 AM Page 1 of 2
Check Report Date Range: 06/17/2025 - 06/30/2025
All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payable Payment
Payment Type Count Count Discount Payment
Regular Checks 50 22 0.00 217,641.37
Manual Checks 0.00 0.00
Voided Checks 1 0.00 0.00
Bank Drafts 0.00 0.00
EFT'S 0.00 0.00
50 23 0.00 217,641.37
Fund Summary
Fund Name Period Amount
999 POOL FUND 6/2025 217,641.37
217,641.37
6/30/2025 11:17:05 AM Page 2 of 2
PAR Check Report
CITY OF PARLIER By Check Number
Date Range: 06/17/2025 - 06/30/2025
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Bank Code: APBNK-APBNK
LEA01 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 06/23/2025 Regular 0.00 223.60 64938 Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount 8185 Invoice 06/18/2025 SOUTH SJ DIV MERSHP DUES 2025 0.00 173.60 100-5200-6501 MEMBERSHIP DUES SOUTH SJ DIV MBRSHP DUES 20 173.60 8208 Invoice 06/18/2025 SOUTH SJ DIV (2/13/25)- A.BELTRAN, D.BE 0.00 50.00 100-5200-6503 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TR SOUTH SJ DIV (2/13/25) - A.BELT 50.00 UNI05 UNITY IT 06/23/2025 Regular 0.00 1,797.73 64939
Payable# Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount 368132 Invoice 06/18/2025 DELL DESKTOP COMPUTER PURCHASE 0.00 1,797.73 100-5200-6001 OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES DELL DESKTOP COMPUTER PUR 1,797.73 A&MOO A&M CONSULTING ENGINEERS 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 181,002.57 64940 Payable# Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount INV22842025 Invoice 06/24/2025 GE-ENCROACHMENT PERMIT REVIEW 5/2 0.00 420.00 100-5700-6519 ENGINEERING FEES EXTENSTIONS 2024-30, 2021-29 420.00 INV22852025 Invoice 06/24/2025 FIG TREE 5/25 0.00 2,850.00 243-5700-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ FIG TREE 5/25 2,850.00 IN22862025 Invoice 06/24/2025 UFG 5/25 0.00 1,728.00
245-5700-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ UFG 5/25 1,728.00
INV22872025 Invoice 06/24/2025 UFPG GRANT MANAGEMENT 5/25 0.00 576.00 245-5700-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ UFPG GRANT MANAGEMENT 5/ 576.00 INV22882025 Invoice 06/24/2025 TCP TREATMENT PROJ 5/25 0.00 55,948.45 403-5600-7006 CAPITAL PROJECT TCP TREATMENT PROJ 5/25 55,948.45 INV22892025 Invoice 06/24/2025 FLOOD CONTROL & GROWTR BRING 5/ 0.00 31,115.00 316-5700-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ FLOOD CONTROL & GRNDWTR 31,115.00 INV22902025 Invoice 06/24/2025 DOWNTOWN FACADE 5/25 0.00 700.00 250-5700-7037 DOWNTOWN FACADE PR DOWNTOWN FACADE 5/25 700.00 INV22912025 Invoice 06/24/2025 PD BUILDING CE 5/25 0.00 150.00 314-5400-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ PD BUILDING CE 5/25 150.00 INV22922025 Invoice 06/24/2025 HSIPSL-5252 036) PEDESTRAIN SAFETY 5/ 0.00 192.00 236-5600-6519 ENGINEERING FEES HSIPSL-5252 (036) PEDESTRAIN 192.00 INV22932025 Invoice 06/24/2025 HSIPSL-5252(037) GUARDRAIL SAFETY 5/2 0.00 720.00 237-5600-6519 ENGINEERING FEES HSIPSL-5252(037) GUARDRAILS 720.00 INV22942025 Invoice 06/24/2025 INDOOR I.N. SPORTS PARK 5/25 0.00 1,100.00 250-5700-7038 IN PARLIER SPORTS COM INDOOR IN. SPORTS PARK 5/25 1,100.00 INV22952025 Invoice 06/24/2025 ATPL-5252(39) CYCLLIMITLESS LANE 5/ 0.00 12,126.00 239-5600-6519 ENGINEERING FEES ATPL-5252 (39) CYCL6 LIMITLESS 12,126.00 INV22962025 Invoice 06/24/2025 ATPL-5252 (39) NON-INFRASTRUCTURE 5/ 0.00 348.00 239-5600-6519 ENGINEERING FEES ATPL-5252 (39) NON-INFRASTR 348.00 INV22972025 Invoice 06/24/2025 ATPL-5252 (39) PS&E 5/25 0.00 4,212.92 239-5600-6519 ENGINEERING FEES ATPL-5252 (39) PS&E 5/25 4,212.92 INV23022025 Invoice 06/24/2025 ADMIN. ZEDIKER WTR TANK 5/25 0.00 1,376.20 427-5600-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ ADMIN. ZEDIKER WTR TANK 5/2 1,376.20 INV23072025 Invoice 06/24/2025 OSG RICHARD FLORES PH2 0.00 67,440.00 6/30/2025 11:18:00 AM Page 1 of 5
Check Report Date Range: 06/17/2025 - 06/30/2025
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number 406-5600-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ OSG RICHARD FLORES PH2 67,440.00 *"Void*• 06/27/2025 0.00 0.00 64941
AT&09 AT&T 06/27/2025 0.00 30.55 64942
Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount 000023611074 Invoice 06/26/2025 WELLZA 5/25 BAN65 0.00 30.55 400-5600-6510 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER WELLZA 5/25 BAN65 30.55 AT&08 AT&T 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 609.55 64943
Payable# Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount 000023614503 Invoice 06/20/2025 PD CONNECT 5/25 0.00 609.55 102-5400-6510 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER PD CONNECT 5/25 609.55 AT&09 AT&T 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 189.48 64944
Payable# Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount 000023610728 Invoice 06/26/2025 VARIOUS SVCS 5/25 BAN67 0.00 189.48 400-5300-6510 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER COMM CENTER 31.58
400-5600-6510 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER WELL 9A 31.58
401-5600-6510 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER MILTON LIFT STATION 31.58 401-5600-6510 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER ZEDIKER LIFT STATION 31.58 401-5600-6510 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER INDUSTRIAL LIFT STATION 31.58 401-5600-6510 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER WWTP 31.58
AT&02 AT&T MOBILITY 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 831.80 64945 Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount 287289569526X6 Invoice 06/25/2025 PD MDT'S 05/25 0.00 831.80 100-5400-6510 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER PD MDT'S 05/25 831.80 BRE14 BRENNTAG PACIFIC, INC. 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 1,501.39 64946 Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount BP1527215 Invoice 06/26/2025 SWIMMING POOL 0.00 1,501.39 100-5616-6002 PARTS & SUPPLIES SWIMMING POOL 1,501.39
CAL3O CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC. 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 1,500.00 64947 Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount 7362 Invoice 06/25/2025 GRANT ADMIN. PLA 16054 - 3/25 0.00 1,500.00 297-5700-6582 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES GRANT ADMIN. PLA 16054 - 3/ 1,500.00 ENEOO CHOICE PARTNERS, INC. 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 1,726.00 64948 Payable# Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount 73386 06/26/2025 ELEC ENERGY SVGS 3/25 0.00 1,726.00
401-5600-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ ELEC ENERGY SVGS 3/25 1,726.00 COMOZ COMCAST BUSINESS 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 739.19 64949 Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount 241863610 Invoice 06/20/2025 FSO CONNECT 5/25 0.00 739.19 102-5400-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ ESO CONNECT 5/25 739.19 REE01 EDDIE C. REED 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 1,125.00 64950 6/30/2025 11:18:00 AM Page 2 of 5
Check Report Date Range: 06/17/2025 - 06/30/2025
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable# Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount 5103 Invoice 06/26/2025 POOL & HP SVCS 7/25 0.00 1,125.00 100-5610-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ HP SVCS 250.00
100-5616-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ POOL SVCS 700.00
100-5616-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ POOL VACUUM SVCS 175.00 ROBOG ISAC ROBLES 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 173.61 64951
Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount 6/23/2025 Invoice 06/25/2025 H&S11550 TRAINING 0.00 173.61 100-5400-6503 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TR H&S11550 TRAINING 173.61 JOR01 JORGENSEN COMPANY 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 316.90 64952 Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount 6195611 Invoice 06/20/2025 PD FIRE EXT SVCS 5/25 0.00 316.90 100-5400-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ PD FIRE EXT SVCS 5/25 316.90 VALO3 MATTHEW STACY KNIFFIN 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 598.00 64953 Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount 29213 Invoice 06/20/2025 WWTP PEST CTRL SVCS 6/25 0.00 37.00 401-5600-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ WWT PEST CRL SVCS 6/25 37.00 29216 Invoice 06/20/2025 PD PEST CTRL SVCS 6/25 0.00 55.00 100-5400-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ PD PEST CRL SVCS 6/25 55.00 29218 Invoice 06/20/2025 CC PEST CTRL SVCS 6/25 0.00 55.00 100-5617-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ CC PEST CTRL SVCS 6/25 55.00 29219 Invoice 06/20/2025 CH PEST CTRL SVCS 6/25 0.00 59.00 100-5620-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ CH PEST CTRL SVCS 6/25 59.00 29224 Invoice 06/20/2025 SC PEST CTRL SVCS 6/25 0.00 55.00 100-5615-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ SC PEST CTRL SVCS 6/25 55.00 29230 Invoice 06/20/2025 CC PEST CTRL SVCS 6/25 0.00 55.00 100-5618-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ CC PEST CTRL SVCS 6/25 55.00 29231 Invoice 06/20/2025 PW PEST CTRL SVCS 6/25 0.00 62.00 400-5600-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ PW PEST CTRL SVCS 6/25 62.00 29232 Invoice 06/20/2025 CC1 PEST CRL SVCS 6/25 0.00 55.00 100-5620-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ CC1 PEST CTRL SVCS 6/25 55.00 29233 Invoice 06/20/2025 CC2 PEST CTRL SVCS 6/25 0.00 55.00 100-5620-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ CC2 PEST CRL SVCS 6/25 55.00 29237 Invoice 06/20/2025 TC PEST CRL SVCS 6/25 0.00 55.00 100-5620-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ TC PEST CTRL SVCS 6/25 55.00 29246 Invoice 06/20/2025 PA PEST CTRL SVCS 6/25 0.00 55.00 269-6303-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ PA PEST CTRL SVCS 6/25 55.00 P.G01 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 12,334.68 64954 Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount 50754-3-5-25 Invoice 06/26/2025 STREET LIGHT SVCS 5-25 0.00 7,268.89 200-5600-6512 ELECTRICITY STREET LIGHT SVCS 5-25 7,268.89 52769-3-5-25 Invoice 06/26/2025 STREET LIGHT SCS 5-25 0.00 4,904.59 200-5600-6512 ELECTRICITY STREET LIGHT SVCS 5-25 4,904.59 80980-1-5-25 Invoice 06/26/2025 TRAFFIC LIGHT SVCS 5-25 0.00 161.20 200-5600-6512 ELECTRICITY TRAFFIC LIGHT SVCS 5-25 161.20 SOUO3 SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 291.56 64955 6/30/2025 11:18:00 AM Page 3 of 5
Check Report Date Range: 06/17/2025 - 06/30/2025
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount 7250031075 Invoice 06/25/2025 PD TIRES 0.00 291.56
100-5400-6531 REPAIRS & MAINTENANC PD TIRES 291.56
STEO8 STERICYCLE, INC. 06/27/2025 Regular 95.92 64956
Payable# Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount 8011055435 Invoice 06/25/2025 PD DOC SHREDING 05/25 0.00 95.92 100-5400-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ PD DOC SHREDING 05/25 95.92 THOOO THOMSON REUTERS - WEST 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 768.86 64957 Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount 852005468 Invoice 06/25/2025 PD SUBCRIPTION 06/25 0.00 768.86 100-5400-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ PD SUBCRIPTION 06/25 768.86 UNI05 UNITY IT 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 264.99 64958
Payable# Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount 368102 Invoice 06/25/2025 PD IT SVCS 05/25 0.00 264.99
100-5400-6520 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ PD IT SVCS 05/25 264.99 UN 01 unWIRED BROADBAND, INC. 06/27/2025 Regular 0.00 74.99 64959 Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount INVO2391196 Invoice 06/26/2025 SC DATA SVCS 7/25 0.00 74.99 100-5615-6510 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER SC DATA SVCS 7/25 74.99 VLA01 VLADI LAW GROUP 06/30/2025 Regular 0.00 11,445.00 64960 Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount 22CECG00075 Invoice 06/30/2025 MONETARY SANCTION 0.00 11,445.00 100-5400-6521 ATTORNEY SERVICES MONETARY SANCTION 11,445.00 Bank Code APBNK Summary
Payable Payment
Payment Type Count Count Discount Payment
Regular Checks 50 22 0.00 217,641.37
Manual Checks 0.00 0.00
Voided Checks 1 0.00 0.00
Bank Drafts 0.00 0.00
EFT's 0.00 0.00
50 23 0.00 217,641.37
6/30/2025 11:18:00 AM Page 4 of 5
Check Report Date Range: 06/17/2025 - 06/30/2025
All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payable Payment
Payment Type Count Count Discount Payment
Regular Checks 50 22 0.00 217,641.37
Manual Checks 0.00 0.00
Voided Checks 1 0.00 0.00
Bank Drafts 0.00 0.00
EFT'S 0.00 0.00
50 23 0.00 217,641.37
Fund Summary
Fund Name Period Amount
999 POOL FUND 6/2025 217,641.37
217,641.37
6/30/2025 11:18:00 AM Page 5 of 5
OF PAR AGENDA ITEM: #2
MEETING DATE: May 15, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:

Adoption of the Resolution No. 2025- accept the completion of Fig Tree Park by American Paving Co.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council approve the Final Acceptance of Work for Fig Tree Park and adopt Resolution No. 2025- _ "Authorizing Final Acceptance and Notice of Completion" and authorize the City Engineer to record the Notice of Completion.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

American Paving Co. has completed the offsite work required for Fig Tree Park. The work has been inspected by our Public Works Inspector and found to be in compliance with the plans and specifications.

BACKGROUND:

The project involves the construction of a new community space, Fig Tree Park, covering approximately 1.8 acres. The park will feature various amenities including trash bins, benches, a discovery plaza, a pedestrian bridge, a bioswale, pavilions, an accessible walking path with lighting, a monument sign, picnic areas, shade trees, a drinking fountain, playground equipment, and a lighted vine trellis. American Paving Co. completed this work, and the surety for the contractor was Liberty Mutual Insurance Company.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Fiscal Impact to the City.

Prepared By: Approved By:

Javier Andrade, City Engineer
A&M Consulting Engineers
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-—

CITY OF PARLIER

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARLIER, CALIFORNIA,

ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF THE NOTICE OF

COMPLETION FOR THE FIG TREE PARK PROJECT
WHEREAS, American Paving Co. has completed the work for the Fig Tree Park project; and WHEREAS, the City Public Works Inspector has inspected the improvements required by the City and all improvements required by the City have been completed; and Council to aERoris, the i Engineer ear end atie are the on free Park project and requests.

NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HERBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Parlier as follows:

1. Accept the Fig Tree Park project and request the Council to authorize the City Engineer to record the Notice of Completion.

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of a Resolution duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Parlier at a meeting thereof held on the 15 day of May by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Alma M. Beltran, Mayor
ATTEST:

Lina Martinez, City Clerk
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:

AND RECORDING REQUESTED BY:

City of Parlier
1100 E. Parlier Avenue
Parlier, CA 93648
No Fee - Gov't. Code Sections 6103 & 27383

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE

OF COMPLETION OF PUBLIC WORK

BY CITY OF PARLIER

FIG TREE PARK PROJECT
(221-011)
The City of Parlier, a municipal corporation, hereby gives notice that certain work of improvement was completed and accepted by the City Council of the City of Parlier on the 15 day of May 2025, by Resolution 2025-; that said work consisted of the following:

The project involves the construction of a new community space, Fig Tree Park, covering approximately 1.8 acres. The park will feature various amenities including trash bins, benches, a discovery plaza, a pedestrian bridge, a bioswale, pavilions, an accessible walking path with lighting, a monument sign, picnic areas, shade trees, a drinking fountain, playground equipment, and a lighted vine trellis. American Paving Co. completed this work, and the surety for the contractor was Liberty Mutual Insurance Company.

CITY OF PARLIER, a municipal corporation
Javier Andrade 5/15/2025
Javier Andrade, City Engineer Date
Verification
Javier Andrade, being duly sworn, deposes and says: That he is the City Engineer of the City of arlier, and makes this verification for and on behalf of said City; that he has read the foregoin otice and knows the contents thereof and the facts thereon stated are truc Javier Andrade 5/15/2025
Javier Andrade Date
Recommendation:

Move to accept the Notice of Completion for the construction contract for the Fig Tree Park with American Paving Co, authorize the City Engineer to sign the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk to file the notice with the County Recorder's Office and approve an additional appropriation of $2,878,230.00 in State's Urban Greening Grant Program funds.

Discussion:

During the regular City Council Meeting on May 1st, 2025, the Council awarded the construction contract to American Paving Co., in the amount of $2,340,400.00 to provide construction services for the Fig Tree Park Project.

A final punch list job walk was conducted on March 13, 2025 and no items were noted as needing correction or reconstruction.

A Notice of Completion will need to be recorded with the County Clerk Recorder's office now that the contractor has fulfilled his contractual obligation for construction of the project.

Summary of Change Orders:

Change Bid
Order Brief Proposed Approved Comments
Item Description Item Cost Item Cost
No. No.
1, 2, 8,
9, 10, Value This portion is part
1 11, 12, Engineering ($940,300.00) ($940,300.00) of the value 13, 16, of Project engineering.
17,20
Construct This portion is part
2 $149,000.00 of the value
Arch Bridge & $149,000.00
# 3 & 5 Mound Slide engineering
5 gal trees to Increased size of
3 2 15 gal $9,950.60 $9,950.60
trees.
4 Sch. 80 Increasing
9 $2,030.43 $2,030.43 durability of fittings.
fittings
2"-4" River Addition of River
5 2 $6,493.30 $6,493.30 Rock.

Rock
Class 200
Increasing
6 2 PVC to Sch. $3,349.83 $3,349.83 durability of fittings. 40 PVC
7 11 Fire Hydrant $28,500.69 $28,500.69
Tie-In
Cut Down Drain Inlets were
8 8 $722.37 $722.37 cut to meet proper
Di's
elevations.

Sod material to be
9 2 Sod Material $57,728.00 $57,728.00 used in lieu of
hydroseed.
(5) benches were
Deductive not installed due to
10 12 Change ($1,820.00) ($1,820.00) shortage of
Order materials at the
time of fabrication.

Change Order Total: $106,955.22
Original Bid Amount: $3,131,700.00
Final Bid Amount: $2,340,400.00
Approved Change Orders: 10
Change Order %: 4.57%
Final Contract Total: $2,447,355.22
The Engineer's opinion of probable construction costs for this project prior to bid opening was $.

Additional costs incurred as part of this project but not included in the construction budget amount are:

BSK - Material Testing..... ....................$7,876.75 A&M Consulting Engineers - Construction Management.......... $85,000.00 Total Project Cost. ...$
Attachment:

Notice of Completion

RECORDING REQUESTED
AND RETURN TO:

City of [City Name]
[Street Address]
[City, CA, ZIP]
FREE RECORDING: Govt. Code 6103

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:

1. That the City of [City Name], California, a Municipal Corporation, whose address is [City Address], is the owner of the real property, public works or structure hereinafter described.

2. That on the 24* day of April 2020, a work of improvement on real property hereinafter described was completed pursuant to a contract to which Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 1, Article 4, of the Public Contract Code applies.

3. That the name of the contractor who performed said work of improvement pursuant to such contract with the City of [City Name] is [General Contractor], [DBA]whose address is [GC Address], and that [Bonding Company] is the surety on said contract.

4. That the real property or public work or structure is described as follows:

5. That the Nature of the owner's interest or estate is: In Fee

6. That Resolution No. _ authorizing acceptance of construction of said project, is attached.

Date:

A Municipal Corporation

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
)sS
COUNTY OF [County] )
The undersigned being duly sworn says: That he is the Public Works Director of the City of [city name], a Municipal Corporation, and gives notice for and on behalf of said Municipal Corporation, that he has read the foregoing notice and knows the contents thereof, and the same is true of his own knowledge.

By:
, Public Works Director

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
)SS

COUNTY OF KINGS )
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me on this day of [Month YYYY], by [Authorized Personnel], who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) who appeared before me.

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. Witness my hand and official seal.

Notary Public in and for the County of [County Name], State of California Commission Expiration Date
CITY AGENDA ITEM: #3
MEETING DATE: January 7, 2021
DEPARTMENT: Administration

REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract for Consultant Services with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council approve the Contract for Consultant Services with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

This contract will provide the City of Parlier with professional legislative relationship development, grant writing, and funding advocacy services.

BACKGROUND:

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (Consultant) is a recognized leader in government affairs, specializing in legislative advocacy, grant writing, and funding advocacy. The City of Parlier seeks to enter into a contract for consulting services to enhance its legislative efforts and access to grant funding opportunities. The scope of services provided by the Consultant will assist the City in achieving its legislative and financial goals.

CONTRACT OVERVIEW:

1. Term
The contract is effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

2. Services Provided
The Consultant will deliver a range of services as outlined in the contract, including:
• Legislative Relationship Development
Grant Writing and Funding Advocacy
Specific tasks under these services include:
• Creation and implementation of a legislative platform • Coordination of advocacy trips to Washington, DC, and Sacramento • Development of grant strategies and submission of grant applications
• Post-submittal advocacy for grant funding

3. Fee Schedule
The City will pay the Consultant a monthly fee of $3,500, with payment due within 30 days of receipt of an invoice. The fee covers all services as detailed in Exhibit A of the contract.

4. Lobbyist Registration
As part of the agreement, Townsend Public Affairs will manage the necessary lobbyist registration filings, including Form 602 and Form 635 with the California Secretary of State, as well as federal registration with the United States Congress.

The City is responsible for filing fees.

5. Insurance Requirements
The Consultant is required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability insurance, ensuring coverage for the City and its personnel.

6. Independent Contractor Status
The Consultant will perform the services as an independent contractor, not as an employee of the City. The Consultant retains the right to provide services to other clients during the term of the contract.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The cost for this consulting contract is $3,500 per month, totaling $42,000 for the one- year term. This cost is accounted for in the City's budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

CONCLUSION:

Approval of this contract will provide the City with valuable support in advancing its legislative agenda and securing critical funding through grants. The services offered by Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. will be instrumental in achieving these objectives over the next year.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Contract for Consultant Services
Exhibit A: Fee Schedule & Services
• / Addendum to Exhibit A: Detailed Scope of Services
PREPARED BY:

Bertha Escalera
Assistant City Manager

CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
THIS CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES ("Contract") is made and entered into this 1st day of July 2025 by and between City of Parlier, a municipal government (Client), and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., a California corporation ("Consultant"). For valuable consideration, Client and Consultant agree:

1. Term.

This Contract is effective as of the date above. The terms and conditions of this Contract shall remain in full force for the period set forth in Exhibit "A."

2. Services.

Consultant will, in accordance with the terms of this Contract, perform the services described in Exhibit "A," ("Services").

3. Fees.

Client agrees to pay Consultant for the services in accordance with the provisions of the Fee Schedule set forth in Exhibit "A." The Consultant will submit a monthly invoice to Client reflecting the fee and including any expenses incurred for such month. Client shall pay each billing within thirty (30) days of receipt thereof.

Laws, Rules and Regulations.

Consultant shall perform the Services in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations, exercising the standard of care applicable to Consultant's profession.

5. Lobbyist Registration
As a lobbyist employer, Client is required to file a Form 602 with the California Secretary of State, a quarterly Form 635, and register with the United States Congress. Consultant will prepare all forms for Client's signature and will file the forms on your behalf of Client. All filing fees will be Client's responsibility.

6. No Condition to Payment.

It is the intention of the parties to this Contract that the Services rendered hereunder and the payments made hereunder and the payments made therefore are not in any way contingent upon the defeat or enactment of any legislative or administrative proposal or the achievement of any specific result. Consultant has made no representation or warranties regarding the achievement of any particular result or results. The parties hereto agree that such sums as are paid pursuant to this Contract shall be deemed to be the reasonable value of services rendered hereunder. Consultant does not guarantee any specific results in connection with the provision of services.

7. Independent Contractor.

It is the intention of the parties to this Contract that the Services rendered hereunder shall be so rendered by Consultant as an independent contractor and not as an employee, agent, joint venturer or partner of Client. Nothing in this Contract shall be interpreted or construed as creating or establishing the relationship of employer and employee between Client and Consultant or any employee or agent of Consultant. Both parties acknowledge that Consultant is not an employee for state or federal tax purposes. Consultant shall retain the right to perform services for others under terms of this Contract during the entire term hereof.

Master Contract between City of Parlier and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc 1 Work Product
Any tangible work product that is developed by Consultant shall be the property of the Client.

Confidentiality.

Consultant agrees to maintain the confidentiality of files or other information it is provided or develops during the course of its work for Client. It is understood, however, that disclosure of certain information provided by Client may be necessary or appropriate in the course of its representation of Client. Such disclosures shall be made upon consultation with Client or Client's designated representative and with written consent from the Client

10. Termination.

This Contract may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party specifying desired date of termination.

11. Contract Modifications.

Client and Consultant agree that the terms and conditions of this Contract shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties signatory hereto as to the matters set forth herein.

Client and Consultant may modify the terms of this Contract only by executing a written Contract Addendum, which shall reference this Contract and shall be executed by the parties' Signatory hereto.

12. Attorneys Fees.

Client and Consultant agree that the prevailing party in any dispute under this Agreement shall be entitled to an award of attorneys' fees and costs as ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

13. Certification of Non-Discrimination.

By signing this Contract, Consultant certifies that it does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap or medical conditions.

14. Indemnification.

Except as to the negligence or willful misconduct of the City, Consultant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City, its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, from any loss, damage, claim for damage, liability, expense or costs, including attorneys fees, which arise out of or are in any way connected with performance of the Services or any other work by Consultant pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. This provision applies to Services and work provided by Consultant's employees, agents or sub-consultants and from all claims by Consultant's employees, agents or sub-consultants. This section shall survive termination of this Agreement.

15. Insurance.

During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain at its sole cost and expense the insurance set forth below.
a. Professional Liability.

Errors and Omissions Professional Liability insurance for protection against claims alleging negligent acts, errors or omissions which may arise from Consultant's work under this Agreement, whether such work be by Consultant or by its employees, agents, or sub- consultants. This insurance shall be in the minimum amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000).

Master Contract between City of Parlier and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc 2 b. Workers Compensation.

Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance for its employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any notice of cancellation or non-renewal of policies must be received by City at least thirty (30) days prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by Consultant for City. If Consultant does not have employees, Consultant shall submit to City a Certificate of Exemption from Worker's Compensation Insurance.
c. General Liability.

Commercial General Liability Insurance covering bodily injury (including death, personal injury, and property damage. This insurance shall be in the minimum amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate. d. Automobile Liability Coverage.

Automobile Liability Insurance covering bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage for all activities of Consultant arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles. This insurance shall be in the minimum amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for each occurrence.
e. Endorsements.

The General Liability Insurance and Automobile Liability Insurance shall be with insurers possessing a Best's rating of no less than A:VIl and shall be endorsed with the following language:
(i) The City, its elected or appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of Consultant, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. (i) This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects to City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers.

Any insurance maintained by City, including any self-insured retention City may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with it.
(ii) This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insureds as though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring company.
(iv) The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against City, its elected or appointed officials, officers, employees or agents.
(v) Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers.
(vi) The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days written notice has been received by City.

Master Contract between City of Parlier and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc 3 f. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions.

Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. At City's option, Consultant shall demonstrate financial capability for payment of such deductibles or self-insured retentions.
g. Certificates of Insurance.

Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. The certificates of such insurance shall be filed with City on or before commencement of work under this Agreement. Current certifications of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this Agreement.

16. Notice and written communications sent by one party to the other shall be personally delivered or sent by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, to the following addresses:

To Client: City of Parlier
1100 E. Parlier Avenue
Parlier CA, 93648
To Consultant: Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
1401 Dove Street, Ste. 430
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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"CONSULTANT" "CLIENT"
TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC., CITY OF PARLIER
a California corporation a municipal government
By:

Name: CHRISTOPHER TOWNSEND Name:

Title: PRESIDENT Title:

Master Contract between City of Parlier and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc 4 EXHIBIT "А"
TO

CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
TERM: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
FEE SCHEDULE: $3,500 per month
SERVICES: Please see attached Addendum to Exhibit "A" for full description of services provided.

Client Initials.

Consultant initials It
Master Contract between City of Parlier and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc 5

ADDENDUM
TO
EXHIBIT "A"
The Services provided pursuant to the terms of the Contract for Consultant Services are the following:

LEGISLATIVE RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT
• Conduct orientation as needed regarding updates to City agenda • Assist City with the creation of a legislative platform and objectives to focus message development and advocacy efforts
• Identify, assess, and monitor key legislators and stakeholders relevant to City agenda for relationship development
• Coordinate advocacy trips to Washington, DC and Sacramento • Schedule, organize, and coordinate meetings with key legislators and stakeholders • Develop briefing materials for legislators and stakeholders about City agenda • Provide pre-meeting briefings for City participants to help them excel in meetings with key legislators and stakeholders
• Manage post-meeting follow-up assignments from legislators • Continue to strengthen and maintain relationships with key legislators and stakeholders and promote the City agenda
• Provide progress reports
• Prepare and file lobbying disclosure reports

GRANT WRITING AND FUNDING ADVOCACY
• Conduct targeted orientation on the details of City funding needs • Develop grant funding strategy
• Identify, research, and monitor grant funding opportunities • Develop, compose, and submit grant applications
• Provide post-submittal grant advocacy support
• Assist with grant award compliance as needed
Master Contract between City of Parlier and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc Resolution No. 2025-55

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARLIER APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC.

FOR LEGISLATIVE RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND GRANT WRITING SERVICES WHEREAS, the City of Parlier has identified the need for professional consulting services to support its legislative relationship development and grant funding efforts; and WHEREAS, Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. has been identified as a qualified firm with expertise in legislative advocacy, government relations, and grant writing; and WHEREAS, the City of Parlier has negotiated a contract with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., to provide consulting services as outlined in the attached Contract for Consultant Services, including legislative relationship development, coordination of advocacy trips, and grant writing; and WHEREAS, the total compensation for the services provided by Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. will be $3,500 per month for a term of one year, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the terms and conditions of the contract, and finds that approval of the contract is in the best interest of the City; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Parlier that the Contract for Consultant Services with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved, and the City Manager or his/her designee is authorized to execute the contract and any necessary documents to implement the contract.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to make any modifications or amendments to the contract that may be necessary, provided such modifications do not materially affect the terms of the contract or result in additional cost to the City.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the total cost of this contract, in the amount of $3,500 per month, is included in the City's fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, and that all payments due to Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. shall be made in accordance with the payment terms outlined in the contract PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Parlier at a regular meeting held on July 3, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST:

Bertha Escalera Alma M. Beltran
Deputy City Clerk Mayor
I, Bertha Escalera, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2025-55, adopted by the City Council of the City of Parlier on July 3, 2025.

Bertha Escalera
Deputy City Clerk
City of Parlier
AGENDA ITEM: #4
MEETING DATE: July 3, 2025

STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Parlier Unified School District ActV/net security services agreement RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve City/Parlier Police Department to enter into agreement with ActV/net through Parlier Unified School District to improve school safety.

BACKGROUND:

Parlier Unified School District has entered into an agreement with ActVnet systems to provide state of the art enhanced school safety and security. ActV/net is designed to promote cooperation between participating schools and police agencies during emergencies, with the ultimate goal of protecting students, employees and community members. ActV/net software must be installed at the dispatch center to allow for improved dispatching and police response to violence and active shooter situations on Parlier Unified School District campuses. This cutting-edge alert system will send direct messages to officers' mobile digital terminals without delay, improving response times.

Improved communication protocols between schools and police will eliminate common causes of confusion and misinformation during emergency situations.

ActVnet will provide training hours, including, in-person, or via pre-recorded videos and written materials.

The City/Police Department desires to improve the safety of PUSD campuses and is enthusiastic about the efficiency and sophistication of ActVnet. City desires to collectively enter into this agreement with ActVnet through the PUSD and allow ActVnet to install software.

FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact
Attachment: Resolution/agreement
PREPARED BY:

Chief of Police
David Cerda
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF PARLIER AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AGREEMENT

BETWEEN CITY OF PARLIER/PARLIER POLICE DEPARTMENT AND ACTVNET

THROUGH PARLIER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR IMPROVED SCHOOL SAFETY
WHEREAS, the City of Parlier/Parlier Police Department desires to enter into contract with ActVnet through Parlier Unified School District for enhanced security and safety on school campuses.

WHEREAS, Parlier Unified School District entered into an agreement with ActVnet to improve safety and security for students, staff and community.

WHEREAS, ActVnet required permission from City/Parlier Police Department to install software in Police communications system at dispatch at no cost to City/Parlier Police Department at no cost to City.

WEHERAS, PUSD wishes to collectively enter into agreement with City/Parlier Police Department and ActVnet for improved security on school campuses.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

City of Parlier/Parlier Police Department agrees to enter into collective agreement with ActVnet through Parlier Unified School District for state of the art communications system to improve safety and security for students, staff, community by improving response times, report accuracy in real time.

This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by the city council. ***************************************
The foregoing Resolution was duly approved this 3rd day of July 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Alma Beltran, Mayor, City of Parlier
ATTEST:

Bertha Augustine, Deputy City Clerk, City of Parlier

CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
THIS CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES ("Contract") is made and entered into this 1st day of July 2025 by and between City of Parlier, a municipal government ("Client"), and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., a California corporation ("Consultant"). For valuable consideration, Client and Consultant agree:

Term.

This Contract is effective as of the date above. The terms and conditions of this Contract shall remain in full force for the period set forth in Exhibit "A." Sensultant will in accordance with the terms of this Contract, perform the services described in Exhibit "A," ("Services").

3. Fees.

Client agrees to pay Consultant for the services in accordance with the provisions of the Fee Schedule set forth in Exhibit "A." The Consultant will submit a monthly invoice to Client reflecting the fee and including any expenses incurred for such month. Client shall pay each billing within thirty (30) days of receipt thereof.

4. Laws, Rules and Regulations.

Consultant shall perform the Services in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations, exercising the standard of care applicable to Consultant's profession.

5. Lobbyist Registration
As a lobbyist employer, Client is required to file a Form 602 with the California Secretary of State, a quarterly Form 635, and register with the United States Congress. Consultant will prepare all forms for Client's signature and will file the forms on your behalf of Client. All filing fees will be Client's responsibility.

6. No Condition to Payment.

It is the intention of the parties to this Contract that the Services rendered hereunder and the payments made hereunder and the payments made therefore are not in any way contingent upon the defeat or enactment of any legislative or administrative proposal or the achievement of any specific result. Consultant has made no representation or warranties regarding the achievement of any particular result or results. The parties hereto agree that such sums as are paid pursuant to this Contract shall be deemed to be the reasonable value of services rendered hereunder. Consultant does not guarantee any specific results in connection with the provision of services.

Independent Contractor.

It is the intention of the parties to this Contract that the Services rendered hereunder shall be so rendered by Consultant as an independent contractor and not as an employee, agent, joint venturer or partner of Client. Nothing in this Contract shall be interpreted or construed as creating or establishing the relationship of employer and employee between Client and Consultant or any employee or agent of Consultant. Both parties acknowledge that Consultant is not an employee for state or federal tax purposes. Consultant shall retain the right to perform services for others under terms of this Contract during the entire term hereof.

Master Contract between City of Parlier and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc 1 Work Product
Any tangible work product that is developed by Consultant shall be the property of the Client.

Confidentiality.

Consultant agrees to maintain the confidentiality of files or other information it is provided or develops during the course of its work for Client. It is understood, however, that disclosure of certain information provided by Client may be necessary or appropriate in the course of its representation of Client. Such disclosures shall be made upon consultation with Client or Client's designated representative and with written consent from the Client

10. Termination.

This Contract may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party specifying desired date of termination.

11. Contract Modifications.

Client and Consultant agree that the terms and conditions of this Contract shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties signatory hereto as to the matters set forth herein.

Client and Consultant may modify the terms of this Contract only by executing a written Contract Addendum, which shall reference this Contract and shall be executed by the parties' signatory hereto.

12. Attorneys Fees.

Client and Consultant agree that the prevailing party in any dispute under this Agreement shall be entitled to an award of attorneys' fees and costs as ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

13. Certification of Non-Discrimination
By signing this Contract, Consultant certifies that it does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap or medical conditions.

14. Indemnification.

Except as to the negligence or willful misconduct of the City, Consultant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City, its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, from any loss, damage, claim for damage, liability, expense or costs, including attorneys fees, which arise out of or are in any way connected with performance of the Services or any other work by Consultant pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. This provision applies to Services and work provided by Consultant's employees, agents or sub-consultants and from all claims by Consultant's employees, agents or sub-consultants. This section shall survive termination

15. Insurance.

During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain at its sole cost and expense the insurance set forth below.
a. Professional Liability.

Errors and Omissions Professional Liability insurance for protection against claims alleging negligent acts, errors or omissions which may arise from Consultant's work under this Agreement, whether such work be by Consultant or by its employees, agents, or sub- consultants. This insurance shall be in the minimum amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000).

Master Contract between City of Parlier and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc 2 b. Workers Compensation.

Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance for its employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any notice of cancellation or non-renewal of policies must be received by City at least thirty (30) days prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by Consultant for City. If Consultant does not have employees, Consultant shall submit to City a Certificate of Exemption from Worker's Compensation Insurance.
c. General Liability.

Commercial General Liability Insurance covering bodily injury (including death), personal injury, and property damage. This insurance shall be in the minimum amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate. d. Automobile Liability Coverage.

Automobile Liability Insurance covering bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage for all activities of Consultant arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles. This insurance shall be in the minimum amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for each occurrence.
e. Endorsements.

The General Liability Insurance and Automobile Liability Insurance shall be with insurers possessing a Best's rating of no less than A:VIl and shall be endorsed with the following language:

The City, its elected or appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of Consultant, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. (ii) This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects to City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers.

Any insurance maintained by City, including any self-insured retention City may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with it.
(iii) This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insureds as though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring company.
(iv) The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against City, its elected or appointed officials, officers, employees or agents.
(v) Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers.
(vi) The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days written notice has been received by City.

Master Contract between City of Parlier and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc 3 f. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions.

Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. At City's option, Consultant shall demonstrate financial capability for payment of such deductibles or self-insured retentions.
g. Certificates of Insurance.

Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. The certificates of such insurance shall be filed with City on or before commencement of work under this Agreement. Current certifications of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this Agreement.

16. Notice.

Notice and written communications sent by one party to the other shall be personally delivered or sent by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, to the following addresses:

To Client: City of Parlier
1100 E. Parlier Avenue
Parlier CA, 93648
To Consultant: Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
1401 Dove Street, Ste. 430
Newport Beach, CA 92660

17. Execution.

The representatives of Client and Consultant warrant that they have authority to sign on behalf of and bind their principals and have caused this Contract to be duly executed the day and year first above written.
"CONSULTANT" "CLIENT"
TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC., CITY OF PARLIER
a California corporation a municipal government
By: _
Name: CHRISTOPHER TOWNSEND Name:

Title: PRESIDENT Title:_
Master Contract between City of Parlier and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc 4 EXHIBIT "A"
TO

CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
TERM: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
FEE SCHEDULE: $3,500 per month
SERVICES: Please see attached Addendum to Exhibit "A" for full description of services provided.

Client Initials
Consultant Initials It
Master Contract between City of Parlier and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc 5

ADDENDUM
TO
EXHIBIT "А"
The Services provided pursuant to the terms of the Contract for Consultant Services are the following:

LEGISLATIVE RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT
• Conduct orientation as needed regarding updates to City agenda • Assist City with the creation of a legislative platform and objectives to focus message development and advocacy efforts
• Identify, assess, and monitor key legislators and stakeholders relevant to City agenda for relationship development
• Coordinate advocacy trips to Washington, DC and Sacramento • Schedule, organize, and coordinate meetings with key legislators and stakeholders • Develop briefing materials for legislators and stakeholders about City agenda • Provide pre-meeting briefings for City participants to help them excel in meetings with key legislators and stakeholders
• Manage post-meeting follow-up assignments from legislators • Continue to strengthen and maintain relationships with key legislators and stakeholders and promote the City agenda
• Provide progress reports
• Prepare and file lobbying disclosure reports

GRANT WRITING AND FUNDING ADVOCACY
• Conduct targeted orientation on the details of City funding needs • Develop grant funding strategy
• Identify, research, and monitor grant funding opportunities • Develop, compose, and submit grant applications
• Provide post-submittal grant advocacy support
• Assist with grant award compliance as needed
Master Contract between City of Parlier and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc 6

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