Reedley City Council
August 26, 2025

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AGENDA

REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
7:00 P.M.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025
Meeting Held in the Council Chambers
845 "G" Street, Reedley, California
www .reedley.ca.gov
Peticiones para servicios de traducci6n deben ser sometidas 48 horas antes a la Secretaria Municipal al numero 637-4200 ext. 212
The Council Chambers are accessible to the physically disabled. Requests for additional accommodations for the disabled, including auxiliary aids or to request translation services, should be made 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting the City Clerk at 637-4200 ext. 212.

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The meeting will be held in person and may be observed remotely via Zoom or at:
http://www.reedley.com/livestream.php.

Public comment may be made in person or submitted in writing . Members of the public who wish to provide written comments are encouraged to submit their comments to the City Clerk at [email protected] by the close of business one day prior to the start of the meeting to ensure that the comments will be available to the City Council. Please indicate the agenda item number to which the comment pertains. Written comments that do not specify a particular agenda item will be marked for the general public comment portion of the meeting. A copy of any written comment will be provided to the City Council at the meeting. Please note that written comments received will not be read aloud during the meeting, but will be included with the meeting minutes.

Matthew Tuttle, Mayor
Mary Fast, Mayor Pro Tern
Christopher Arriaga, Council Member

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Michael Crutchfield , Council Member
Scott Friesen , Council Member
INVOCATION- Len Kinzel-Reedley Police Department Chaplain, Pastor Redeemers Church

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

AGENDA APPROVAL - ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

1. INTRODUCTION OF NEW PART TIME CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - Community Development
PUBLIC COMMENT - Provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council on items of interest to the public within the Council's jurisdiction and which are not already on the agenda this evening. It is the policy of the Council not to answer questions impromptu. Concerns or complaints will be referred to the City Manager's office. Speakers should limit their comments to not more than three (3) minutes. No more than ten (10) minutes per issue will be allowed. For items which are on the agenda this evening, members of the public will be provided an opportunity to address the Council as each item is brought up for discussion.

NOTICE TO PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA items are considered routine and a recommended action for each item is included, and will be voted upon as one item. If a Councilmember has questions, requests additional information, or wishes to comment on an item, the vote should not be taken until after questions have been addressed or comments made, and the public has had an opportunity to comment on the Consent Agenda items. If a Councilmember wishes to have an item considered individually or change the recommended action, then the item should be removed and acted upon as a separate item. A Councilmember's vote in favor of the Consent Agenda is considered and recorded as a separate affirmative vote in favor of each action listed. For adoption of ordinances, only those that have received a unanimous vote upon introduction are considered Consent items.

CONSENT AGENDA (Item 2-10)

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 22, 2025 - (City Clerk)
Staff Recommendation: Approve

3. APPROVE MAYORS NOMINATION TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE AIRPORT COMMISSION - (City Clerk)
Staff Recommendation: Approve

4. RECOMMENDATION OF REJECTION OF CLAIM-RICHARD PULIDO - (Administrative Services)
Staff Recommendation: Approve Claim Rejection

5. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-047 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT

POWERS AGREEMENT OF THE CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY- (Administrative Services)
Staff Recommendation: Approve

6. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS (A) AND (B) FOR THE REEDLEY CNG STREET SWEEPER REPLACEMENT PROJECT:

A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-055 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026 ADOPTED BUDGET APPROPRIATING $506,177 FOR THE REEDLEY

CNG STREET SWEEPER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
2 B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-056 AWARDING A PROCUREMENT CONTRACT TO GCS ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR

THE REEDLEY CNG STREET SWEEPER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
(Engineering)
Staff Recommendation: Approve

7. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS (A) AND (8) FOR THE ANNEXATION OF KINGS VIEW TOWNHOMES (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2021-07) INTO THE CITY OF REEDLEY LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-061 INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE

ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (KINGS VIEW TOWNHOMES) INTO THE CITY OF REEDLEY LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, AS ZONE FF, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MAXIMUM ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND THE LEVY

AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-062 DECLARING THE INTENTION TO

ANNEX TERRITORY (KINGS VIEW TOWNHOMES) INTO THE CITY OF REEDLEY LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1

AS ZONE FF, TO ESTABLISH A MAXIMUM ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND CALLING

FOR A PROPERTY PROTEST PROCEEDING TO SUBMIT TO THE

QUALIFIED PROPERTY OWNERS FOR SAID ANNEXATION TERRITORY

PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION,

ARTICLE XIIID AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING (Engineering)
Staff Recommendation: Approve

8. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-063 APPROVING THE UPDATED FRESNO COUNTY

MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN TO ENABLE THE PLANS FINAL

APPROVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DISASTER MITIGATION ACT OF 2000 - (Fire Department)
Staff Recommendation: Approve ~

9. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS (A) AND (8) RELATED TO LEAGUE OF

CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
A. APPROVAL FOR TRAVEL AND CONFERENCE RELATED EXPENSES FOR

MAYOR TUTTLE AND COUNCIL MEMBER CRUTCHFIELD
B. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-064 DESIGNATING A VOTING DELEGATE FOR

THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
(City Clerk)
Staff Recommendation: Approve
3 10.APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-066 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

REEDLEY AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PERSONNEL TO SIGN PAYMENT CHECKS DRAWN ON THE CITY TREASURY AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 1-9A-3 OF THE REEDLEY MUNICIPAL CODE - (Administrative Services)
Staff Recommendation: Approve

PUBLIC HEARING

11.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-065, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REEDLEY APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 2025-08, A "COMMON SENSE" EXEMPTION UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(8)(3), AND APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2025-02 PERTAINING TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN USE MAP OF

THE CITY OF REEDLEY TO REFLECT RECENT ANNEXATIONS, MAP CLEAN UP, AND REFORMATTING - Report, discussion and/or other Council action to approve, modify, and/or take other action as appropriate. - (Community Development) Staff Recommendation: Approve

ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS

12. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PERTAINING TO A "MAYOR'S LEGACY LUNCH" EVENT A. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PLAN AND ORGANIZE THE LUNCH EVENT FOR FALL 2025
B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-060 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $1,500 IN THE GENERAL FUND

FOR THE EVENT EXPENSES
Report, discussion and/or other Council action to approve, modify, and/or take other action as appropriate. - (Administration)
Staff Recommendation: Approve

WORKSHOP

13. COMMUNITY VIDEO POLICING PROJECT UPDATE- Administrative Services

RECEIVE INFORMATION & REPORTS
These items are formal transmittals of information to the Reedley City Council. They are not voted upon by the Reedley City Council. Members of the public who have questions on these items are suggested to call City staff members during regular business hours.

14. RECEIVE, REVIEW AND FILE THE QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR FOURTH QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 - Administrative Services

15. QUARTERLY EXPENSE & TRAVEL REPORT FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS - APRIL 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 - Administrative Services 4 COUNCIL REPORTS

16.BRIEF REPORT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON CITY RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY THE BROWN ACT AND REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.

STAFF REPORTS

17.UPDATES AND/OR REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND/OR STAFF MEMBERS

CLOSED SESSION

18. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager

19.GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing revised agenda was posted in accordance with the applicable legal requirements. Dated this 21st day of August 2025.

Dates to Remember:

September 9, 2025- Regular Meeting at 7pm
September 23, 2025 -Regular Meeting at 7pm
5 REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING - July 22, 2025
A complete audio record ofthe minutes is available at www.reedlev.ca.gov The meeting of Reedley City Council was called to order by Mayor Tuttle at 7:02 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 845 "G" Street, Reedley, California.

INVOCATION - John Bums, Director Central Valley Teen Challenge

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Tuttle.

ROLL CALL
Council Members

Present:

Absent:

Michael Crutchfield, Mary Fast, Scott Friesen and Matthew Tuttle Christopher Arriaga.

AGENDA APPROVAL - ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
Council Member Friesen motioned, Council Member Crutchfield seconded to accept and approve agenda.

Motion unanimously carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT
None.

CONSENT AGENDA (Item 1-12)
Council Member Fast asked to discuss items 5, 6 and 12 prior to the vote. Mayor Tuttle asked to discuss item 8 prior to the vote. Staff answered questions regarding the items.

Council Member Fast moved, Council Member Friesen seconded to accept, approve and adopt all items listed under the CONSENT AGENDA.

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2025 -Approved

2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-024 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ADOPTED BUDGET APPROPRIATING $928,579 TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF REED A VENUE AND REEDLEY COLLEGE DRIVEWAY TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT -Approved

3. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-044, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

REEDLEY APPROVING DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS AS LISTED ON EXHIBIT A - Approved

4. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-045 ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE

HOPE A VE RECONSTRUCTION FROM OLSON TO CURTIS A VE PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZE THE

CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE - Approved

5. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-046 APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

CLAIMS FOR MEASURE C LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS FROM THE FRESNO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY-Approved

6. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE REEDLEY OPERA HOUSE REVITALIZATION

PROJECT
REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING - July 22, 2025
A. RATIFY THE AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A VISUAL

CONTENT LICENSE WITH T-MOBILE ASSOCIATED WITH THE HOMETOWN GRANT

PROGRAM
B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-048 AMENDING THE CITY OF REEDLEY 2025-26 ADOPTED BUDGET APPROPRIATING $74,769 TO FUND CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR

THE ST AGE PROJECT
C. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL PERTAINING

DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ST AGE PROJECT
-Approved

7. APPROVAL OF ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE SENIOR CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM AT THE

REEDLEY SENIOR CENTER
A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-049 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT NO. 26-0171 AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WITH THE FRESNOMADERA AREA AGENCY ON AGING (FMAAA) B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-050 AMENDING THE 2025-26 CITY OF REEDLEY ADOPTED BUDGET APPROPRIATING $9,500 IN FUND 027 SENIOR CITIZENS NUTRITION

GRANT TO FUND THE SENIOR CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM
-Approved

8. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PERTAINING TO CONSTRUCTION OF TWO PICKLEBALL COURTS AT

THE REEDLEY SPORTS PARK
A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-051 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $214,000 IN MULTIPLE FUNDS TO COMPLETE FUNDING

FOR THE PROJECT
B. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO A $100,000 GRANT FROM THE SIERRA KINGS HEALTH CARE DISTRICT -Approved

9. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-052 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ADOPTED BUDGET APPROPRIATING $550,770 TO UPDATE THE CITY OF REEDLEY'S INTEGRATED UTILITY MASTER PLAN-Approved

10. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS (A) AND (B) FOR THE LOCAL AND COLLECTORS STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT:

A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-053 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ADOPTED BUDGET APPROPRIATING $3,454,447 FOR THE LOCAL AND COLLECTOR STREET

IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-054 A WARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO

AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR THE LOCAL AND COLLECTOR STREET

IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
-Approved

11. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS (A) AND (B) FOR THE JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT:

A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-057 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND SIGN THE GRANT

DEEDS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF REEDLEY TO ACCEPT STREET RIGHT OR WAY 2 REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING - July 22, 2025

AND/OR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FROM FOUR PROPERTY OWNERS

RELATED TO THE JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-058 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ADOPTED BUDGET APPROPRIATING $54,822 FOR THE JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SAFE ROUTES

TO SCHOOL PROJECT
-Approved

12. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE FINAL PHASE OF UPGRADES TO THE FIRE

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
A. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS

PERTAINING TO A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION WITH J'S COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS) FOR A TOTAL COST OF $30,606 B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-059 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ADOPTED BUDGET APPROPRIATING $30,606 IN THE FIRE FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMP ACT

FEE FUND FOR THE PROJECT
-Approved

ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS

13. PRESENTATION OF OPTIONS RELATED TO THE WATER AEROBICS ONE-DAY PASS FEE AND

MONTHLY RA TE ADJUSTMENTS, AND DIRECTION TO STAFF
Community Services Director Sarah Reid explained that at the June 24, 2025 City Council meeting staff presented to Council public concerns regarding the increase of the water aerobics one-day pass fee from $5 to $10. The Council directed staff to return at a future meeting with alternative options for consideration. Staff presented three different options for Council to consider. Option one is take no action and current fee will remain in effect. Option two is reduce the one-day pass fee back to $5. That option would require public notice, a public hearing and a 30 day waiting period. However narrowing the cost difference between the daily and monthly rates may further reduce the incentive for monthly enrollment. Option 3 is staff has contacted Sierra Kings Health Care District regarding a potential grant to subsidize 50% of the cost for one-day passes or the monthly fee for individuals using water aerobics for physical therapy or rehabilitation. With a doctor's note, eligible participants would receive a 50% discount for the program. If this option is selected, staff will submit a grant proposal to Sierra Kings Health Care District.

Council discussed the three options and Council Member Crutchfield motioned for option 3 and Council Member Fast seconded the motion.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

WORKSHOP
Crutchfield, Fast, Friesen, Tuttle.

None.

None.

Arriaga.

14. PAYROLL SYSTEM UPDATE
Assistant City Manager Paul Melikian discussed the history of the payroll system. Mr. Melikian shared what payroll will look like moving forward.

15. DISCUSSION REGARDING MEASURE C RENEWAL
City Manager Nicole Zieba discussed the Measure C Renewal. Mayor and Council discussed the future for Measure C.
3 REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING - July 22, 2025

COUNCIL REPORTS

16. BRIEF REPORT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON CITY RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY THE BROWN ACT AND REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.

Council Member Fast
• Discussed the Transportation For All workshop she attended • Attended an Upper Kings Basin meeting and provided a brief update • Mentioned the retirement of Todd Lowery
• Shared about the ribbon cutting at First Class Furniture she attended • Attended the Senior Luncheon
• Brought up the League of California Cities event at Tulare she attended • Took part in the Sports Park ribbon cutting
Mayor Tuttle
• Discussed the Transportation for All workshop he attended • Shared about the Council of Government meeting he attended • Attended the Kings River East GSA meeting and provided an update • Mentioned the Good Morning Reedley he attended
• Shared about a transportation funding workshop he attended

STAFF REPORTS
UPDATES AND/OR REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND/OR STAFF MEMBERS.

City Manager Nicole Zieba:
• Discussed the calendar for future Council Meetings
• Mentioned the upcoming State of the County
• Informed Council that the Splash Park is down for repairs and should be operational again soon Police Chief Ediger:
• Provided an update on department training
• Reminded Council of upcoming kids camp

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Tuttle adjourned the regular meeting at 8:57 p.m.

ATTEST:

Ruthie Greenwood, City Clerk
Mayor Matthew Tuttle
4 DATE: August 26, 2025

REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL
~ Consent
D Regular Item
D Workshop
D Closed Session
D Public Hearing
ITEM NO: _3_· __
TITLE: APPROVE MAYOR'S NOMINATION TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE AIRPORT

COMMISSION
SUBMITTED: Ruthie Greenwood (}~
City Clerk f:::l?I
APPROVED: Nicole R. Zieba v ·
City Manager
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending that the Reedley City Council approve Mayor Tuttle's nomination to fill a vacancy on the Airport Commission. After review of the application by Mayor Tuttle, he is recommending appointment to the commission.

BACKGROUND
The position is available on the Airport Commission due to the resignation of Gary Schales.

Mayor Tuttle has reviewed the application and is recommending that Melvin Council Jr. be appointed to complete the rest of Gary Schales' term on the Airport Commission.

Airport Commission terms are three (3) year terms. Due to Melvin Council Jr. is completing the remainder of a term, his term expiration will be October 2027.

FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact

ATTACHMENTS
One (1) application

CITY OF REl:DLEY

COMMISSION/COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
I hereby request that I be considered for appaintment to the following Commission or Committee:

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN BLACK INK

CHECK ONE ONLY- USE SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR EACH COMMISSION NAME:
121 Airport Commission
D Community Services Commission
(Must reside within City limits)
D Planning Commission
(Must reside within City limits)
D Traffic Safety Commission
(Must reside within City limits)
D Streetscape Maintenance Committee
(Must be a business owner Within downtown streetscape
maintenance district)
Melvin J Council Jr.

HOME ADDRESS:

MAILING ADDRESS (if different from above):

HOME PHONE:-
EMAIL ADDRESS (if applicable): _____ _____ _ _ _ ______ _ 30 RESIDENT OF REEDLEY FOR _ __ YEARS.

EMPLOYED BY:

Reedley Coflege Flight Science Department
DATE: 7/'(}..3/Js" SIGNATURE: mJ_ -J ~ '7),'
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REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL
DATE: August 26, 2025
[gj Consent
D Regular Item
D Workshop
D Closed Session
D Public Hearing
ITEM NO: '-/- ----
TITLE: RECOMMENDATION OF REJECTION OF CLAIM - RICHARD PULIDO SUBMITTED: Amar Bains, Accountant ~
REVIEWED: Paul A. Melikian, Assistant City Manager~
APPROVED: Nicole R. Zieba. City Manager [\ /
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RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council reject the claim filed by Richard Pulido on May 20, 2025. The claim was referred to Acclamation Insurance Management Services (AIMS) for investigation and recommendation to the City.

BACKGROUND
The Claim Form for Richard Pulido alleges that on March 6, 2025, his vehicle hit a pothole on Buttonwillow that damaged the wheel and tire beyond repair. The claimant is seeking reimbursement of $862.89 in damages for the purchase of rims, tires and their installation. Since the claim occurred at an active construction site for housing development, it has been tendered to the developer for review and investigation.

According to Government Code Section 912.4, the City Council must act upon a claim within 45 days after receipt. If there is no official action by Council, the claim is deemed to be rejected on the last day. Denial by minute order action provides a clearly defined rejection date and allows AIMS to begin their investigation and take appropriate action to resolve the claim in a timely manner.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Claim
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Reedley. CA 93654 Invoice: 56800307073
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Customer Information Vehicle Information
Name: RICHARD PULIDO Color: WHITE
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DATE: August 26, 2025

REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL
cg] Consent
D Regular Item
D Workshop
D Closed Session
D Public Hearing
ITEM NO: 5 ----
TITLE: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-047 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT

POWERS AGREEMENT OF THE CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RISK MANAGEMENT

AUTHORITY
SUBMITTED: Paul A. Melikian, Assistant City Manager
APPROVED: Nicole R. Zieba, City Manager

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-047 approving an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement of the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority, to which the City of Reedley is a member entity.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority's (CSJVRMA) staff and legal counsel conducted a full review of the CSJVRMA governing documents to ensure they continue to reflect current practices, legal requirements, and operational needs. As a result of the review, CSJVRMA legal counsel has advised that although the Joint Powers Agreement, last amended in 1994, meets the legal requirements as set forth in the government code for Joint Powers Authorities, an Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement is necessary with the document updated as follows:
• Definitional terms have been defined more clearly;
• Language has been broadened to give leeway in the event the CSJVRMA wants to consider creating or participating in a captive insurance agency; • An addition was made pursuant to Government Code Section 6509 that was not part of the law in 1994 when CSJVRMA last amended the Agreement. The change requires Joint Powers Authorities (JPAs) to designate a member entity whose restrictions would apply to the operations of the JPA.

This code section was enacted to prevent a local public entity from exercising powers inconsistent with its own charter, ordinance or resolution simply by becoming a member of a JPA; as further explained below.

JPA's are formed to permit public entities to exercise powers on a collective basis, which they could, absent the JPA, exercise individually. However, the legislature wanted to place some restriction on the power of the JPA, without that JPA having to comply with all restrictions that might be in place for all of the members of the JPA. It would be unworkable, for instance, if the JPA had to satisfy or verify any and all restrictions from the ordinances of all of the 53 member cities of the JPA when transacting the business of the JPA. In order to strike a balance, section 6509 permits the JPA to agree to any restrictions in its exercise of powers based on the restrictions of one identified member city. The City of Ripon has been added to the Agreement as the designated city under Government Code Section 6509, with City of Madera listed as a secondary city in the event the City of Ripon were to terminate its membership. These two cities have no restrictions in place that would conflict with the day-to-day operations of the JPA.

BACKGROUND
The Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority (CSJVRMA) is a public entity formed on April 1, 1979, by a Joint Powers Agreement in accordance with the California Government Code and currently has 53 members in Central San Joaquin Valley. CSJVRMA provides several self-insured and group purchased programs. Through membership in the CSJVRMA, the City of Reedley is covered for worker's compensation, liability, crime, auto, property, and employer's liability insurance, among other program areas. The City's membership in the CSJVRMA is a form of risk pooling, which is a proven cost-effective approach as opposed to relying upon traditional insurance carriers for these essential coverages.

Risk pooling by forming a Joint Powers Authority legal entity is a method of managing risk by combining a large number of individual or organizational risks into a single pool, where the losses are shared among all participants. This approach is commonly used in insurance to offset the financial impact of unexpected events and stabilize costs. By spreading the risk across a larger group, the impact of individual losses is reduced, making it easier to predict and manage overall costs. Many public entities, such as schools and municipalities, form risk pools to manage risks and reduce insurance costs.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact from approving the amendments to the Joint Powers Agreement of the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority.

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2025-047
CSJVRMA Joint Powers Agreement as Amended July 1, 2025

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-047

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REEDLEY, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT OF THE

CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority (CSJVRMA) is a California Joint Powers Authority created and operated pursuant to California Government Code 6500 et. seq. for the purpose of pooling funds to provide coverage for indemnification and defense and to purchase excess insurance for certain civil claims involving general liability, workers' compensation, and property damage; and
WHEREAS, the City of Reedley is authorized pursuant to California Government Code 990.8 to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement for the purposes described above; and WHEREAS, the City of Reedley is a member of the CSJVRMA; and WHEREAS, the Joint Powers Agreement which was created establishing the CSJVRMA allows for amendment of the agreement upon approval by the city councils of two-thirds of the members of the CSJVRMA; and
WHEREAS, the CSJVRMA desires to amend the Joint Powers Agreement as set forth in the Agreement dated July 1, 1994, and as amended July 1, 2025, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Reedley approves the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority Joint Powers Agreement, dated July 1, 1994, as amended and restated on July 1, 2025, and in the form as attached hereto, and it is further resolved that the City Manager is authorized and directed to execute such agreement.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council for the City of Reedley, California at a regular meeting thereof this 26th day of August, 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Matthew Tuttle, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ruthie Greenwood, City Clerk

CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY

RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
AS AMENDED JULY 1, 2025±994

CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I ............... .. ..... ............................................................................................. ...................... 3 DEFINITIONS ...... .. ........... ......... ........ .. ............................... .................. ........................................ .. .. . 3 ARTICLE 11 .......... ................................... ................................... .. ......... .. ..................................... ...... 4 PURPOSES .. .............. .......................... ... .................................................................... ...................... 4 ARTICLE Ill ........................ ... ............. ................................................................. ...................... .. ...... 4 CREATION OF JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY ... ............. ... ................. ........................... .. .................... 4 ARTICLE IV .. .................................................................................... .. .. ........ ....... ................... .. ......... 5 PARTIES TO AGREEMENT ...... .. .... .............. ............................................ .................... .... .................. 5 ARTICLE V ................. .... ................................................ .............................................. ..................... 5 MEMBERSHIP ........................................................... .. ........................................ ............................. 5 ARTICLE VI .. ........................................................... .................................. ............................... ... .... .. 6 TERM OF AGREEMENT ... .................................... ............ ................................................ .. ............... 6 ARTICLE VII ............................................................ ............................................................. .. ........... 6 POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY .......... ..................................................................... ......................... .. 6 ARTICLE VIII ......... .. ......................... ... ... .. ...... .. .... .............. ........................ .............................. ......... 7 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ........... ................. .... .......................................... .................. ........................ 7 ARTICLE IX ....................... ............ ... ....... ................... ........ ...... ....... .. ... ......... .. ................ ... ............... 8 BYLAWS AND REGULATIONS ....... ... ............ .............. ... .............. .... ........................... .. ... ... ............... 8 ARTICLE X .......... .................................... ..... .. ........................................... ................. .. ... .. ... ........... .. 8 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE .... ...................... ...... .. .............................................. ... .. ............................ 8 ARTICLE XI ........... .. ..... .. .. .. ....... ... ... ............. .. ................................................................ ................... 9 OFFICERS ........ ............ .......... .. ............ ... ..................... ..................................................................... 9 ARTICLE XII ................ .......... .......................... .............. ... .. .. ..... ... .......... .. .. ........... ............ ..... ........... 9 JOINT PROTECTION PROGRAMS ............. .... ............. ............... ...... ........ .. .......... .. ............................ 9 ARTICLE XIII ............ ................ ...................................... ........ ... .. .... .............................................. .. 10 RESERVE FUNDS ..................... ......... .. .................................. .............................................. .. .... ... ... 10 ARTICLE XIV ....... ......................... ....... ......................... ................................................... .. .. .. .......... 10 OPERATING FUND ......... .... .. ... ........................................... .. .................................... ...... ......... ... .... 10 ARTICLE XV ... .............................. ...... .................. ... .. .... .... .... ............. .. ........ .... .... .. ......... ................ 10 BUDGET ... .......... .... ....... ............................ .... ............. ................................... ..... .. ............ .. .......... .. 10 ARTICLE XVI ....................... ..... .... ... ............ ......................... .. .......... .. ..... .......... ... ........... ... ............. 10 FUNDING AND PROCEDURES FOR CALCULATING ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS .. ...... ........... .......... 10 Joint Powers Agreement
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ARTICLE XVII .................................. .... .............................. ..... ............... ............ ...... ......... ........ ....... 10 RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORITY .......... ..... ......... ........ ...... ... ... ................... .... ........ ................. .... 11 ARTICLE XVIII .... ......... .... ... .............................. .. .... ......................................................................... 11 RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBER CITIES ... ........... ............ ............ .... .... ... .... ..................................... 11 ARTICLE XIX ..... .......... ......... ........... ... .. ... ...... .......... ......... .... ........ .... .......... ..................................... 12 WITHDRAWAL ... .............. .. ....... .. ............. .. ................................. ............................ ...... ...... ..... ...... 12 ARTICLE XX ........ ......... .. ....... .......... ..... ... .... ... .. ............... .. .... .. .... ........... .... ....... .. ........ .............. ... ... 12 INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION .. ................... ... .............. ... .................. ....... .. .... ............. .... ...... .. ... .. 12 ARTICLE XXI ... .. ....... ...... .. ....................... .. ...... .. ................ ...................... ..... .. .. ... .. .. .. ...... .. .............. 12 CONTINUED LIABILITY ......... ................ ..... .. .. ................ .................... ... ..... ....... .... .. ..... ..... ....... ..... .. 12 ARTICLE XXI I ...... ....... ....... ... ............ .... ... ...... ....... ........ .. .. ...................... .... ...... .... ........ ....... ............ 12 REFUNDS UPON WITHDRAWAL OR INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION ....... ... ..... .... .......................... 12 ARTICLE XXIII .. .. ......... ... .... ... ........... ....................... ............. ............... .................... ... ....... .. ............ 13 TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY .. .... .................... .. .............................. ............................................ 13 ARTICLE XXIV ..... ....... .................................... ... .... ....... .................... ........... ...... .. ........ ........ ......... ... 13 AUDIT .... .. ................. ..... ....... .. .......... ..... ..... ................... ............................... ...................... .... ..... .. 14 ARTICLE XXV .... .... ... .. ............................ .......... .... ... ................ ..................... ............ ... .......... .......... 14 ARBITRATION .... ............................................. ... ........ .................... ... ............................ .. ......... .. .. .. 14 ARTICLE XXVI ....... .. .. .. .......... ... ........ ................ ... .... ... .................. ............. .................................... .. 14 BINDING EFFECT OF BYLAWS, MASTER PLAN DOCUMENTS, AND MEMORANDA OF COVERAGE14 ARTICLE XXVII .. ... ................. ... .. ........ .. ...... .......... .... .. .... ................................... .. .. ....... ................... 14 ENFORCEMENT ........ ......... ...... .. .... .. .. .... ... ......... .. ............... ..... .......... ...... ............. ........... .... ... ..... .. 14 ARTICLE XXVIII ....................................................... ... .... ........ .. ... .... ........ ... ... .... ......... .. .. ..... ......... ... 14 AMENDMENTS ....... .... .. ...... ........... ........... .. .. .. .... ... .............. ...... .. .. ........... ............................ ......... 14 ARTICLE XXIX .. .... ... .......... .. ......... ........ .. .... ..... .............. ................................... ....... ........................ 15 NOTICES ............ ..... ... ... .. .... .. ..................................................... ............... .... ......... ..... ...... ..... ........ 15 ARTICLE XXX ........ .. .... ... .......... .. ......... .... ...... ...................................... ............... ..... ..... ........ ........... 15 COUNTERPARTS .... ....... ........ ...... ....... .. ................ ........ ... ............... ......................................... ...... . 15

AMENDED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT

FOR INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT PURPOSES
THIS AMENDED AGREEMENT, dated for convenience this 1st day of_-July, 2025±9-94, made and entered into by, between, and among those Member Cities which become parties to this Agreement by action of their governing boards adopting a resolution agreeing to participate in the joint powers entity created by the terms and conditions of this Agreement; RECITALS:

WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 6500, et. seq. provides that two or more public agencies may, by agreement, exercise any power common to the contracting parties; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Sections 990 and 990.4 provide that a local entity may self-insure, purchase insurance through an authorized insurer, purchase insurance through a surplus line broker, or any combination thereof; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 990.8 provides that two or more local public entities, by a joint powers agreement, may provide insurance for any authorized purpose by any one or more ofthe methods specified in Section 990.4; and WHEREAS, Article XVI, Section 6, of the California Constitution provides that insurance pooling arrangements under joint exercise of powers agreements shall not be considered the giving or lending of credit as prohibited therein; and
WHEREAS, each of the cities which are parties to this Agreement desires to join together with other cities in order to collectively self-insure or pool their losses and to jointly purchase insurance and administrative services in connection with Joint Protection Programs for said cities; and
WHEREAS, the Tulare-Kings Municipal Risk Management Authority, a public entity, was created by an initial Agreement dated April 1, 1979, among various cities within the Counties of Tulare and Kings; and
WHEREAS, the name of the organization was changed to the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority on July 1, 1981; and
WHEREAS, the initial Agreement was amended on January 1, 1985 and July 1, 1994 by a two-thirds vote of the Member Cities' city councils; and Joint Powers Agreement Page 1 Amended July 1, 2025-±-9-9-4 WHEREAS, said Member Cities have determined that it is again appropriate and in the public interest to make certain technical corrections and additions to this Agreement which will provide clarification and will permit the governing body to meet a minimum of two times a year to conduct that business which only the governing body may act upon; and WHEREAS, it is therefore necessary to amend said Joint Powers Agreement; and WHEREAS, said Agreement provides that amendments to the Agreement may be made by a vote of two-thirds (2/3rds) of the- Member Cities by resolution of the City Councils of said Cities :

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the execution of this Agreement by twothirds (2/3rds) of the Member Cities, each of the Member Cities which are parties hereto does hereby adopt this amended Agreement, dated July 1, 2025±99-4, which concurrently supersedes that certain Agreement_ creating the Authority, dated April 1, 1979, and all amendments thereto.

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ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS
The following words, when typed in bold print within the provisions of this Agreement, shall have the following definitions :
"Administrator" shall mean that person or group appointed by the Executive Committee and given responsibility for the management, administration, and operation of the Authority.
"Agreement" shall mean the Joint Powers Agreement creating the Central San Jt1-oaguin Valley Risk Management Authority.
"Authority" shall mean the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority, aka the RMA.
"Board of Directors" or "Board" shall mean the governing body of the Authority. "Broker" shall mean the insurance broker hired by the- Executive Committee to acquire insurance coverage .
"Claims" shall mean demands made against the Authority arising out of occurrences which are claimed to be within one of the Authority's Joint Protection Programs as developed by the Board.
"Deposit Premium" shall mean the annual dollar amount determined by the Board of Directors payable by each Member City for the purpose of self-insurance coverage, excess insurance premiums, and administrative costs, charged for the-purpose of carrying out the powers of the Authority. those funds charged for the purpose of self insured coverage. "Executive Committee" shall mean the elected officers and the representatives appointed by each region to represent that region.
"Fiscal Year" shall mean the period July 1 to June 30 of each year. "Insurance" shall mean any commercial insurance coverage. "Insurance Premium" shall mean those funds charged for the payment of group purchased insurance.
"Joint Protection Programs" shall mean any program to provide risk sharing or insurance coverage under this Agreement and shall include a determination as to the amount of initial Insurance Premiums and/or Deposit Premiums, a precise allocation plan and formula, and a determination of the amount and type, if any, of excess insurance to be purchased.,..-~ Included within the term Joint Protection Program is the identification of exposures to accidental loss, the reduction or limitation of losses to Member City properties and from injuries to persons or property caused by the operations of Member Cities and the funding Joint Powers Agreement Page 3
of those risks, together with any other functions appropriate or necessary to the functioning of the Joint Protection Program.
"Master Plan Document" shall mean the document, formally adopted by the Executive Committeeparticipating Member Cities, containing the provisions setting forth the operations, policies, and provisions of a self-insured or pooled coverage programi which shall include, but not be limited to, the following :

1. The scope of the program;

2. The procedures to be followed;

3. Who may participate;

4. Any limits or restrictions;

5. How Deposit Premiums are determined;

6. How refunds, if any, are determined;

7. Commitments required by participants; and

8. How the document may be amended.
"Member City" shall mean a city which is an incorporated municipality organized with a council, City Manager/Administrator form of government, which has been approved for participation in the Authority by the Executive Committee in accordance with applicable provisions of the Agreement and the Bylaws; and has signed the Agreement. "Operating Fund" -shall mean the fund established by the Authority for the purpose of paying just demands submitted to the Authority. 7
"Representative" shall mean the person,. normally the City ~fanager/Adrninistrator of the Member City_, who has been designated in writing by the Member City to represent and act for and on behalf of the Member City regarding any matter before the Authority's Board or Executive Committee. The Representative must be either: (a) the City Manager/Administrator or (b) a person designated by the City Manager/Administrator who holds a management/organizational position with the Member City and whose responsibilities include all or part of the Member City's risk management functions (i .e., finance, human resources, claims/losses, insurance, and safety/risk control). "Self-Insurance" shall mean the process whereby the Authority maintains sufficient reserves to pay all claims and associated expenses of a risk exposure¥e-a without purchasing insurance to cover the risk or a portion of the risk.

ARTICLE II

PURPOSES
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide joint powers common to each- Member City for insurance purposes; to pool self-insured claims and losses, to purchase or participate in excess pooling or excess insurance coverage, and to provide related administrative services including risk management. consulting, actuarial services, claims adjusting and legal defense services; and share ~ to implement risk management principles; and to provide for the future inclusion of additional incorporated municipalities- desiring to become parties to the Agreement.

Joint Powers Agreement Page 4 Amended July 1, 2025-±-9-9- 4 ARTICLE Ill

CREATION OF JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
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___ Pursuant to Section 6500, et. seq. of the California Government Code, the Authority is a public entity separate and apart from the parties to this Agreement. Pursuant to Government Code Section 6508.1, the debts, liabilities, and obligations ofthisjoint powers authority shall not constitute debts, liabilities, or obligations of any party to this Agreement. 1h It is the express understanding of all parties that the Authority created originally on or about April 1, 1979, is the same Authority continued under this Agreement, even though some powers and procedures may be changed by this Agreement.

G,. The Authority, its Board, officers, membership, and staff shall be governed by this Agreement, the Bylaws, Master Plan Documents, Memoranda of Coverage, and other documents duly adopted by the Authority.

ARTICLE IV

PARTIES TO AGREEMENT
A-: Each city which has applied to and been accepted as a member ofthe Authority is a party to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement,-.,_Each party to the Agreement shall be bound by this Agreement when two-thirds (2/3rds) ofthe city councils ofthe Member Cities have adopted this amended Agreement-,-.,_A party to this Agreement certifies that it intends to and does contract with the Authority and with all other Member Cities which have signed this Agreement and, in addition, with each city which may hereafter be added as a party to and may sign this Agreement-,-.,_Each city which has or may hereafter sign this Agreement also certifies that the deletion of any city from the Authority by voluntary withdrawal, involuntary termination, or otherwise, shall not affect this Agreement nor each Member City's intent to contract as described above with the then remaining Member Cities. 1h Each city which is a member of the Authority at the time this amended Agreement is adopted by two-thirds (2/3rds) of the Member Cities, certifies that it intends to and does hereby contract with the Authority and with all other current Member Cities, and in addition, with each city which may hereafter be added as a party to and may sign this Agreement.

A. ELIGIBILITY
Joint Powers Agreement

ARTICLE V

MEMBERSHIP

To be a member of this Authority, a city must be an incorporated municipality which is characterized by having professional management as typified by a bona fide Council Manager/ Administrator form of government and must be approved for participation in the Authority in the manner provided by the Bylaws.

B. NEW MEMBERS
Eligible incorporated municipalities may become a party to this Agreement pursuantto the Bylaws of the Authority.

ARTICLE VI

TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement, as amended, shall become effective when approved by two thirds (2/3rds) of the respective City Councils of the Member Cities-,-.,_When effective, this Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, shall continue thereafter until terminated as herein provided,-.:..This Agreement shall become effective as to any new Member City in accordance with the Bylaws and Master Plan Documents of the Authority.

ARTICLE VII

POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY
The Autl:ierity shall have all of the po•,&Jers coFRFROn to Member Cities anel all aelelitional powers set forth in Section 6§00, et. seq. anel Section 989, et. seq. ofthe GovernFRent Code and other applicasle la"'. The Autl=ierity shall have all ofthe rights, imFRunities, privileges, anel defenses afford eel each Member City and peCl-.lliar to the particular Member City seing sued or against which there has seen a claim .

Pursuant to and to the extent required by Government Code section 6509, the Authority shall be restricted in the exercise of its powers in the same manner as the City of Ripon is restricted in the exercise of its powers. In the event the City of Ripon shall cease to be a Member of the Authority. then the Authority shall be restricted in the exercise of its powers in the same manner as the City of Madera.

The Authority is hereby authorized to do all acts necessary or appropriate for the exercise of said powers, including, but not limited to any or all of the following:

1. te-m,Make and enter into contracts;

2. te-+!ncur debts, liabilities, and obligations, but no debt, liability, or obligation of the Authority is a debt, liability, or obligation of a Member City which is a part of this Agreementexcept as otherwise provided :

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3. te-aAssess Member Cities as deemed appropriate fo r good cause as determined by the Executive Committee;

4. te-aAcquire, hold, or dispose of real and personal property;

5. te-f.B,eceive contributions and donations of property, funds, services, and other forms of assistance from any sources-;

6. t-e-&~ue and be sued in its own name;

7. :t:e-e1mploy agents and employees;

8. ~ ~cquire, construct, manage, and maintain buildings;

9. ffi-1-l ease real or personal property, including property#l-at of a Member City; and

10. to exercise all powers necessary and proper to carry out the terms and provisions of this Agreement or otherwise authorized by law.
\6,thenever in this /lgreement any consent or appro•,1al is re€juired, the same sha ll not 13e unreasonal31y 11•ithheld. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

ARTICLE VIII

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A. STRUCTURE
The Authority shall be governed by a Board composed of one -Representative from each Member City, each serving in an individual capacity as a member of the Board.,--.:...Each Member City shall appoint one Representative.,-.:..Appointments shall be limited to the City Manager/ Administrator of each Member City or his/her authorized delegate.,--.,_Each Member City shall also appoint one alternate Representative-. - .:.._The alternate Representative may attend and may participate in any meeting of the Board.,--.:..When the regular Representative for whom he/she is an alternate is absent from the meeting, the alternate Representative may vote.,..-.,__Each Representative serves at the pleasure of the Member City being represented..--.:..Each Representative has one vote as the member of the Board..-.:... Representatives are not entitled to compensation..-.:...However, the Executive Committee may authorize reimbursement for expense incurred by a Representative in connection with his/her duties for the Authority.

B. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
~he Board shall hold at least two meetings each year,-.,__The -Executive Committee shall determincfix 13y res olution the date upon which and the hour and place at which each regular meeting is to be held .L-------------- - --------- The President may call for a special meeting of the Board in compliance with open meeting laws in the State of California or a majority of the Representatives may call for a special meet ing by filing a written request with the Secretary.,.-.:.. The President must then set a date, time, and place for the meeting to be held within 30 days and must make provision for Joint Powers Agreemen Page 7 Amended July 1 , 2025-1--9-9-4 Commented [JW1]: Meetings wi ll continue to
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notice of the special meeting being given .

Each meeting of the Board, and each meeting of the Executive Committee, including, without limitation, regular, adjourned regular, and special meetings, shall be called, noticed, held, and conducted in accordance with the Ralph M . Brown Act (Section 54950 et. seq . of the Government Code).

The Authority shall have minutes of regular and special meetings kept-:-.:....As soon as possible after each meeting, copies of the minutes shall be forwarded to each -Member City.

A majority of the members of the Board is a quorum for the transaction of business-,-~ However, less than a quorum may adjourn from time to time.,....:...A vote ofthe majority of a quorum at a meeting is sufficient to take action, unless otherwise specified.

C. POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board shall provide policy direction for the Executive Committee, the officers, and the Administrator.,--.:....The Board may delegate any and all of its authority to the Executive Committee except the following :

1. Amendments toTo change the Bylaws, which requires at least a two-thirds (2/3rds) vote of the Board;

2. Te-creation ofe any new Joint Protection Program;

3. +a-termination of ae any Joint Protection Program;

4. +a-expulsion of~ a Member City;

5. +a-adoption of an operating budget for the Authority;

6. To change or reviseAmendments to the Authority's Conflict of Interest Code; and

7. +&~authoriz ation for e-the issuance, modification, or defeasance of bonds.

ARTICLE IX

BYLAWS AND REGULATIONS
The Board shall adopt Bylaws and general regulations not inconsistent with State law and this Agreement.

ARTICLE X

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Board shall establish an Executive Committee and delegate function s not otherwise reserved to the entire Board-:-:...The Executive Committee shall be appointed, have the powers, and hold meetings as set forth in the Bylaws .

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ARTICLE XI

OFFICERS
The officers of the Authority shall consist of an elected President, First Vice President, and Second Vice President, and an appointed Administrator, Secretary, and Treasurer,-.,_Other offices may be created by the Bylaws, Master Plan Documents, or the Administrator, subject to the approval of the Board or the Executive Committee, as applicable.-.,_AII offices shall be filled and have the powers and responsibilities as prescribed in the Bylaws or Master Plan Documents. ~he 19resielent shall appoint someone other than the treasurer to r;ierforrn the functions of auditor/controller of the Authority shall be performed by the Authority's contracted aelministration firmofficers or employee~ or in house staff. or the president may assurne these functions as a collateral duty ofthe presidenct. The auElitor/controller must be a member of tt:1e -B-e-afd. The I t reasurer and auditor/controller have the powers, duties, and responsibilities specified in Government Code Section 6505.6. The Bears shall require the treasurer and auditor/controller to file v•ith the A1:1therit11 an official bona in the amount to be fiHed by the 8oarrc;I . The A1:1tl::iority shall pay the rnst of bond premit1ms reqt1ired b',' this section. The Authority shall purchase a bond which includes coverage for the duties performed by the Treasurer and the auditor /controller.

ARTICLE XII

JOINT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
A-: The Executive Committee may at any time, and from time to time, offer to the Board for adoption such Joint Protection Programs as may be deemed desirable.,....:..AII Member Cities shall participate in those mandatory Joint Protection Programs as set forth in the Bylaws.,...~ All other Joint Protection Programs shall be optional.,-.,_The Board shall establish the amount of Deposit Premium, determine the amount of loss reserve contribution, provide for the handling of claims, and otherwise establish the policies and procedures necessary to provide a particular Joint Protection Program for Member Cities. g.,. Each Joint Protection Program shall remain separate and distinct from every other Joint Protection Program and the liability and obligations of each programL and its participating Member Cities shall not be a liability or obligation of another program or participating Member City of another program.,....:..A Member City's participation in one program shall not obligate it or its funds on deposit with the Authority, to the debts, obligations, or liabilities of any other program.,....:..Separate accounting shall be maintained for each Joint Protection Program .

ARTICLE XIII

RESERVE FUNDS
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to cover the retained portion of losses that may be insured against by the Authority or the Member Cities-,-:.. The funds treasu rer shall be invested and reim•est the funds in compliance with the Authority's Investment Policy and [relevant ~~tate lawsl and in the same manner as if they were Memeer City funds .

Refunds shall be made in accordance with the !Master Plan Document ~or each program.

ARTICLE XIV

OPERATING FUND
The Authority shall establish an Operating Fund.-The Operating Fund is for the purpose of paying insurance premiums, broker's fees, adjusting fees, consultant and legal fees, and such other items as are appropriate,...:..Just demands for payment shall be made by warrants in compliance with the adopted budget-,-:..The warrants shall be paid as directed by the Executive Committee,....:.. The Board may establish such other funds as it considers appropriate which shall be maintained and invested in the same manner as the Operating Fund.

The Board shall adopt a budget annually.

ARTICLE XV
BUDGET

ARTICLE XVI

FUNDING AND PROCEDURES FOR CALCULATING

ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
The provisions for funding and calculating annual contributions shall be as set forth in the Bylaws and the Master Plan Documents for each program .

ARTICLE XVII

RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORITY
The Authority may perform or have performed the following functions in discharging its responsibilities under this Agreement:

1. assist Member Cities in developing their risk management programs;

2. participate in risk management advisory committees formed by Member Cities;

3. provide loss prevention, safety, and security services;

4. provide all program- services as required by program Master Plan Documents;

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record and file keeping services,....:.. The purpose of this information is to identify high exposure operations and to evaluate proper levels of self-retention and deductibles;

6. conduct risk management audits to review the participation of each Member City in the program; and

7. perform other functions as required by the Board for the purpose of accomplishing the goals of this Agreement.

ARTICLE XVIII

RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBER CITIES
The Member Cities have the following responsibilities :

1. pay all financial obligations to the Authority within the time prescribed;

2. appoint an individual to be responsible for coordinating the risk management activities of his/her Member City with the Authority;

3. conduct its operations in a manner which enhances safety and loss control consistent with recommendations by Authority staff:

4. ado13t a risl< FAanageFAent program ;carry out the duties and responsibilities as assigned or mandated by the Board of Directors and/or the Executive Committee which may include. but are not limited to. adherence to and/or adoption of policies and procedures, support of initiatives deemed necessary for the properfunctioning of the Authority. and timely execution of tasks deemed necessary for the operation and governance of the Authority;

5. establish a risk management aElYisory comA'littee to v·ork "'ith the risk manager of the 1\wthority;

6. maintain an acti,,,.e safety comA'littee;

7. report to the risk manager during the development stages the addition of new programs or the significant reduction or expansion of existing programs;

8. permit and assist the Authority in conducting on-site safety and loss control inspections and/or safety or risk management audits as required by the Board;

9. lsubA1it Dee DPs to the ,awtherity concurrent with the s1::1bA1ission Elates establishes

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submit underwriting information requested by the Authority on a timely basis; provide accurate statistical data concerning the Member City to the Authority when requested;

12. cooperate fully with the Authority in determining the cause of losses and in the settlement of losses;

13. cooperate to the fullest extent with the Authority's Litigation Manager on matters of claims and the conduct of defense of claims; and

14. comply with risk management requirements established underthe authority of this Agreement.

ARTICLE XIX
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WITHDRAWAL
Any Member City, at their sole discretion, may voluntarily withdraw from membership in the Authority only at the end of any fiscal year by notifying the Authority in writing six (6) months prior to the end of any fiscal year, or at any other time which is agreed to by the Board, unless otherwise prohibited in the Master Plan Document of any program,-.:..A notice of withdrawal shall be final and irreversible upon its receipt by the Authority unless the Board authorizes it to be rescinded by the Member City.

ARTICLE XX

INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION
A Member City may be removed from this Agreement by a two-thirds (2/3rds) vote of the Board for non-compliance with- any provision of the governing documents.,.-.:_Such involuntary termination shall proceed in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Bylaws.

ARTICLE XXI

CONTINUED LIABILITY
Upon any withdrawal or involuntary termination of a Member City, the said Member City shall continue to be responsible for any unpaid insurance premiums, deposit premiums, surcharges, administration costs, and claims and for any debts and assessments in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, the Bylaws, Resolutions, and the Master Plan Documents of Joint Protection Programs in which the Member City has participated .

ARTICLE XXI I

REFUNDS UPON WITHDRAWAL OR INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION
A-: In the event a Member City withdraws from the Authority or its membership is involuntarily terminated, said Member City shall thereafter be entitled to receive its unobligated share of monies held by the Authority, less any and all amounts owed the Authority whether contingent or not, by the said withdrawing or terminated Member City. -.:...The remainder of any funds held by the Authority for the withdrawing or terminating Member City subject to any retention amount as provided below, shall be the unobligated share and shall be refunded to the Member City and shall be accepted in full settlement and satisfaction against any claims the Member City may have against the Authority.,....:..The Authority shall require that sufficient funds are retained on deposit with the Authority to completely pay any and all unpaid insurance premiums, deposit premiums, surcharges, administration costs, or claims, including any amounts for unreported claims and maturity of claims against said withdrawing or terminating Member City, and the amount to be retained on deposit shall be determined by the Authority,--.:_Any and all rights, entitlements, benefits, and obligations after withdrawal or termination shall be subject to ongoing obligations and responsibilities agreed to by a Member City by agreeing to Joint Powers Agreement Page 12 Amended July 1 ,
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participate in any pooled Joint Protection Programs.

ARTICLE XXIII

TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY
The Authority may be terminated at any time if two-thirds (2/3rds) of the respective city councils of the then-Member Cities adopt a resolution requesting termination of the Authority; provided, however, that this Joint Powers Agreement and the Authority shall continue to exist for the purpose of disposing of all claims, concluding any pending litigations, for the liquidation and distribution of assets, and for all other functions necessary to conclude the affairs of the Authority, -.: ... _T he Board shall take whatever action is necessary or appropriate to cause these ongoing responsibilities to be discharged and to effectively close out the affairs of the Authority,.......,__Upon completion of the liquidation and dissolution of the Authority, the Authority shall pay to each city which was a member of the Authority at the time of termination its pro rata share based on a city's contribution to the Authority, as determined by an independent Certified Public Accountant which has audited the financial records of the Authority, of the remaining assets of the Authority and shall pay to each Member City all monies held by the Authority in the reserve funds of that Member City.

ARTICLE XXIV
AUDIT
A., The Authority shall obtain an annual certified audit of its accounts and financial record s which shall be made by a Certified Public Accountant and shall conform to generally accepted auditing standards .

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ARTICLE XXV

ARBITRATION
Any controversy between the parties hereto arising out of this Agreement shall be submitted to arbitration, and such arbitration shall comply with and be governed by the provisions of the California Arbitration Act, Sections 1280 through 1294.2 ofthe California Code of Civil Procedure .

ARTICLE XXVI

BINDING EFFECT OF BYLAWS, MASTER PLAN DOCUMENTS,

AND MEMORANDA OF COVERAGE
Each party to this Agreement by the execution hereof agrees to be bound by and to comply with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Bylaws, the Master Plan Documents, Memoranda of Coverage, and any resolution adopted by the Authority, the Board of Directors, or the Executive Committee as they now exist or may hereafter be adopted or amended .

ARTICLE XXVII

ENFORCEMENT
The Authority is hereby granted authority to enforce this Agreement.-!....ln the event action is instituted by the Authority to enforce any term of this Agreement, the Bylaws, or the Master Plan Document of any program against any Member City, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred because of said action, in addition to other appropriate relief.

ARTICLE XXVIII

AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may be amended by written resolution approved and signed by two-thirds (2/3rds) of the respective city councils of the Member Cities that are parties to this Agreement-.-.:_Upon signature of any amendment by two-thirds (2/3rds) of the Member Cities, any Member City failing or refusing to abide by such amendment may be involuntarily terminated as a party to this Agreement as provided herein.

ARTICLE XXIX

NOTICES
Notices under this Agreement shall be sufficient if delivered to the office of the Clerk or Secretary of the respective jurisdictions.

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ARTICLE XXX

COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and shall be as fully effective as though executed in one document.

Dated: ____ _
Joint Powers Agreement

MEMBER CITY
BY:

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CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT

AS AMENDED AND RESTATED
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2 0 2 5

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AMENDED AND RESTATED

JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY {CSJVRMA) ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................. 2 ARTICLE II - PURPOSES ................................... ................................................................................ 4 ARTICLE Ill - CREATION OF JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY ................................................................ 4 ARTICLE IV - PARTIES TO AGREEMENT .................................................................... ....................... 4 ARTICLE V- MEMBERSHIP .............................................................................................................. 5 ARTICLE VI -TERM OF AGREEMENT ................................................... ............................................ 5 ARTICLE VII - POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY ................................................................................... 5 ARTICLE VIII - BOARD OF DIRECTORS ............................................................................................. 6 ARTICLE IX- BYLAWS AND REGULATIONS ...................................................... ................................ 7 ARTICLE X- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ........................................... ........... ............... ........................ 7 ARTICLE XI - OFFICERS .................................................................................................................... 8 ARTICLE XII -JOINT PROTECTION PROGRAMS ................................... .................. .......................... 8 ARTICLE XIII - RESERVE FUNDS ....................................................................................................... 8 ARTICLE XIV - OPERATING FUND .................................................................................................... 9 ARTICLE XV - BUDGET ..................................................................................................................... 9 ARTICLE XVI - FUNDING AND PROCEDURES FOR CALCULATING ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS .. ...... 9 ARTICLE XVII - RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORITY ........... ............................ .. ................................. 9 ARTICLE XVIII - RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBER CITIES ...................................................... .... ...... 10 ARTICLE XIX - WITHDRAWAL ........ ...................................................................... ..................... ...... 10 ARTICLE XX - INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION .......................................................................... ..... . 11 ARTICLE XXI - CONTINUED LIABILITY ............................................................................................ 11 CSJVRMA Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement
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ARTICLE XXII - REFUNDS UPON WITHDRAWAL OR INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION ..................... 11 ARTICLE XXIII -TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY ... .................................. ........ .. .. ... ...... ................... 11 ARTICLE XXIV-AUDIT .......................... ...... .................................................................. ..... ..... ....... 12 ARTICLE XXV -ARBITRATION ......................................................................................................... 12

ARTICLE XXVI - BINDING EFFECT OF BYLAWS, MASTER PLAN DOCUMENTS, AND MEMORANDA OF COVERAGE .................................................................................................. 12 ARTICLE XXVII - ENCORCEMENT .. ............................................................................................ ... .. 12 ARTICLE XXVIII - AMENDMENTS .......................... ......... ................................................................ 13 ARTICLE XXIX - NOTICES ................ ..................... .................................................. ......................... 13 ARTICLE XXX - COUNTERPARTS .................................. .................. ... .............................................. 13

AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT

FOR INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT PURPOSES
THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT, dated for convenience this 1st day of July 2025, made and entered into by, between, and among those Member Cities which become parties to this Agreement by action of their governing boards adopting a resolution agreeing to participate in the joint powers entity created by the terms and conditions of this Agreement; RECITALS:

WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 6500, et. seq. provides that two or more public agencies may, by agreement, exercise any power common to the contracting parties; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Sections 990 and 990.4 provide that a local entity may self-insure, purchase insurance through an authorized insurer, purchase insurance through a surplus line broker, or any combination thereof; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 990.8 provides that two or more local public entities, by a joint powers agreement, may provide insurance for any authorized purpose by any one or more of the methods specified in Section 990.4; and WHEREAS, Article XVI, Section 6, of the California Constitution provides that insurance pooling arrangements under joint exercise of powers agreements shall not be considered the giving or lending of credit as prohibited therein; and
WHEREAS, each of the cities which are parties to this Agreement desires to join together with other cities in order to collectively self-insure or pool their losses and to jointly purchase insurance and administrative services in connection with Joint Protection Programs for said cities; and
WHEREAS, the Tulare-Kings Municipal Risk Management Authority, a public entity, was created by an initial Agreement dated April 1, 1979, among various cities within the Counties of Tulare and Kings; and
WHEREAS, the name of the organization was changed to the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority on July 1, 1981; and
WHEREAS, the initial Agreement was amended on January 1, 1985, and July 1, 1994, by a two-thirds vote of the Member Cities' city councils; and WHEREAS, said Member Cities have determined that it is again appropriate and in the public interest to make certain technical corrections and additions to this Agreement which will provide clarification and will permit the governing body to meet a minimum of two times a year to conduct that business which only the governing body may act upon; and Joint Powers Agreement Page 1 Amended and Restated July 1, 2025 WHEREAS, it is therefore necessary to amend said Joint Powers Agreement; and WHEREAS, said Agreement provides that amendments to the Agreement may be made by a vote of two-thirds (2/3rds) of the Member Cities by resolution of the City Councils of said Cities:

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the execution of this Agreement by twothirds (2/3rds) of the Member Cities, each of the Member Cities which are parties hereto does hereby adopt this amended and restated Agreement, dated July 1, 2025, which concurrently supersedes that certain Agreement creating the Authority, dated April 1, 1979, and all amendments thereto.

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS
The following words, when typed in bold print within the provisions of this Agreement, shall have the following definitions:
"Administrator" shall mean that person or group appointed by the Executive Committee and given responsibility for the management, administration, and operation of the Authority.
"Agreement" shall mean the Joint Powers Agreement creating the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority.
"Authority" shall mean the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority, aka the RMA.
"Board of Directors" or "Board" shall mean the governing body of the Authority. "Broker" shall mean the insurance broker hired by the Executive Committee to acquire insurance coverage.
"Claims" shall mean demands made against the Authority arising out of occurrences which are claimed to be within one of the Authority's Joint Protection Programs as developed by the Board.
"Deposit Premium" shall mean the annual dollar amount determined by the Board of Directors payable by each Member City for the purpose of self-insurance coverage, excess insurance premiums, and administrative costs, charged for the purpose of carrying out the powers of the Authority.
"Executive Committee" shall mean the elected officers and the representatives appointed by each region to represent that region.

Joint Powers Agreement Page 2 Amended and Restated July 1, 2025 "Fiscal Year" shall mean the period July 1 to June 30 of each year. "Insurance" shall mean any commercial insurance coverage. "Insurance Premium" shall mean those funds charged for the payment of group purchased insurance.
"Joint Protection Programs" shall mean any program to provide risk sharing or insurance coverage under this Agreement and shall include a determination as to the amount of initial Insurance Premiums and/or Deposit Premiums, a precise allocation plan and formula, and a determination of the amount and type, if any, of excess insurance to be purchased. Included within the term Joint Protection Program is the identification of exposures to accidental loss, the reduction or limitation of losses to Member City properties and from injuries to persons or property caused by the operations of Member Cities and the funding of those risks, together with any other functions appropriate or necessary to the functioning of the Joint Protection Program. "Master Plan Document" shall mean the document, formally adopted by the Executive Committee, setting forth the operations, policies, and provisions of a self-insured or pooled coverage program, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. The scope of the program;

2. The procedures to be followed;

3. Who may participate;

4. Any limits or restrictions;

5. How Deposit Premiums are determined;

6. How refunds, if any, are determined;

7. Commitments required by participants; and

8. How the document may be amended.
"Member City" shall mean a city which is an incorporated municipality organized with a council, City Manager/Administrator form of government, which has been approved for participation in the Authority by the Executive Committee in accordance with applicable provisions of the Agreement and the Bylaws and has signed the Agreement. "Operating Fund" shall mean the fund established by the Authority for the purpose of paying just demands submitted to the Authority.
"Representative" shall mean the person, designated in writing by the Member City to represent and act for and on behalf of the Member City regarding any matter before the Authority's Board or Executive Committee. The Representative must be either: (a) the City Manager/ Administrator or (b) a person designated by the City Manager/ Administrator who holds a management/organizational position with the Member City and whose responsibilities include all or part of the Member City1 s risk management functions (i.e.,
finance, human resources, claims/losses, insurance, and safety/risk control).

Joint Powers Agreement Page 3 Amended and Restated July 1, 2025 "Self-Insurance" shall mean the process whereby the Authority maintains sufficient reserves to pay all claims and associated expenses of a risk exposure without purchasing insurance to cover the risk or a portion of the risk.

ARTICLE II

PURPOSES
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide joint powers common to each Member City for insurance purposes; to pool self-insured claims and losses, to purchase or participate in excess pooling or excess insurance coverage, and to provide related administrative services including risk management, consulting, actuarial services, claims adjusting and legal defense services; to implement risk management principles; and to provide for the future inclusion of additional incorporated municipalities desiring to become parties to the Agreement.

ARTICLE Ill

CREATION OF JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
Pursuant to Section 6500, et. seq. of the California Government Code, the Authority is a public entity separate and apart from the parties to this Agreement. Pursuant to Government Code Section 6508.1, the debts, liabilities, and obligations of this joint powers authority shall not constitute debts, liabilities, or obligations of any party to this Agreement.

It is the express understanding of all parties that the Authority created originally on or about April 1, 1979, is the same Authority continued under this Agreement, even though some powers and procedures may be changed by this Agreement.

The Authority, its Board, officers, membership, and staff shall be governed by this Agreement, the Bylaws, Master Plan Documents, Memoranda of Coverage, and other documents duly adopted by the Authority.

ARTICLE IV

PARTIES TO AGREEMENT
Each city which has applied to and been accepted as a member of the Authority is a party to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement. Each party to the Agreement shall be bound by this Agreement when two-thirds {2/3rds) of the city councils of the Member Cities have adopted this amended and restated Agreement. A party to this Agreement certifies that it intends to and does contract with the Authority and with all other Member Cities which have signed this Agreement and, in addition, with each city which may hereafter be added as a party to and may sign this Agreement. Each city which has or may hereafter sign this Agreement also certifies that the deletion of any city from the Authority by voluntary withdrawal, involuntary termination, or otherwise, shall not affect this Agreement nor each Member City's intent to contract as described above with the then remaining Member Cities.

Joint Powers Agreement Page 4 Amended and Restated July 1, 2025 Each city which is a member of the Authority at the time this amended and restated Agreement is adopted by two-thirds (2/3rds) of the Member Cities, certifies that it intends to and does hereby contract with the Authority and with all other current Member Cities, and in addition, with each city which may hereafter be added as a party to and may sign this Agreement.

A. ELIGIBILITY

ARTICLE V

MEMBERSHIP
To be a member of this Authority, a city must be an incorporated municipality which is characterized by having professional management as typified by a bona fide Council Manager/ Administrator form of government and must be approved for participation in the Authority in the manner provided by the Bylaws.

B. NEW MEMBERS
Eligible incorporated municipalities may become a party to this Agreement pursuant to the Bylaws of the Authority.

ARTICLE VI

TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement, as amended and restated, shall become effective when approved by two thirds (2/3rds) of the respective City Councils of the Member Cities. When effective, this Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, shall continue thereafter until terminated as herein provided.

This Agreement shall become effective as to any new Member City in accordance with the Bylaws and Master Plan Documents of the Authority.

ARTICLE VII

POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY
Pursuant to and to the extent required by Government Code section 6509, the Authority shall be restricted in the exercise of its powers in the same manner as the City of Ripon is restricted in the exercise of its powers. In the event the City of Ripon shall cease to be a Member of the Authority, then the Authority shall be restricted in the exercise of its powers in the same manner as the City of Madera.

The Authority is hereby authorized to do all acts necessary or appropriate for the exercise of said powers, including, but not limited to any or all of the following:

1. Make and enter into contracts;
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2. Incur debts, liabilities, and obligations, but no debt, liability, or obligation of the Authority is a debt, liability, or obligation of a Member City except as otherwise provided;

3. Assess Member Cities as deemed appropriate by the Executive Committee;

4. Acquire, hold, or dispose of real and personal property;

5. Receive contributions and donations of property, funds, services, and other forms of assistance from any source;

6. Sue and be sued in its own name;

7. Employ agents and employees;

8. Acquire, construct, manage, and maintain buildings;

9. Lease real or personal property, including property of a Member City; and

10. To exercise all powers necessary and proper to carry out the terms and provisions of this Agreement or otherwise authorized by law.

This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

A. STRUCTURE
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Authority shall be governed by a Board composed of one Representative from each Member City, each serving in an individual capacity as a member of the Board. Each Member City shall appoint one Representative. Appointments shall be limited to the City Manager/ Administrator of each Member City or his/her authorized delegate. Each Member City shall also appoint one alternate Representative. The alternate Representative may attend and may participate in any meeting of the Board. When the regular Representative for whom he/she is an alternate is absent from the meeting, the alternate Representative may vote. Each Representative serves at the pleasure of the Member City being represented. Each Representative has one vote as the member of the Board.

Representatives are not entitled to compensation. However, the Executive Committee may authorize reimbursement for expense incurred by a Representative in connection with his/her duties for the Authority.

B. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
The Board shall hold at least two meetings each year. The Executive Committee shall determine the date upon which and the hour and place at which each regular meeting is to be held.

The President may call for a special meeting of the Board in compliance with open meeting laws in the State of California or a majority of the Representatives may call for a special Joint Powers Agreement Page 6 Amended and Restated July 1, 2025 meeting by filing a written request with the Secretary. The President must then set a date, time, and place for the meeting to be held within 30 days and must make provision for notice of the special meeting being given.

Each meeting of the Board, and each meeting of the Executive Committee, including, without limitation, regular, adjourned regular, and special meetings, shall be called, noticed, held, and conducted in accordance with the Ralph M . Brown Act (Section 54950 et. seq. of the Government Code).

The Authority shall have minutes of regular and special meetings kept. As soon as possible after each meeting, copies of the minutes shall be forwarded to each Member City.

A majority of the members of the Board is a quorum for the transaction of business.

However, less than a quorum may adjourn from time to time. A vote of the majority of a quorum at a meeting is sufficient to take action, unless otherwise specified.

C. POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board shall provide policy direction for the Executive Committee, the officers, and the Administrator. The Board may delegate any and all of its authority to the Executive Committee except the following:

1. Amendments to the Bylaws, which requires at least a two-thirds (2/3rds) vote of the Board;

2. Creation of any new Joint Protection Program;

3. Termination of any Joint Protection Program;

4. Expulsion of a Member City;

5. Adoption of an operating budget for the Authority;

6. Amendments to the Authority's Conflict of Interest Code; and

7. Authorization for the issuance, modification, or defeasance of bonds.

ARTICLE IX

BYLAWS AND REGULATIONS
The Board shall adopt Bylaws and general regulations not inconsistent with State law and this Agreement.

ARTICLE X

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Board shall establish an Executive Committee and delegate functions not otherwise reserved t o the entire Board . The Executive Committee shall be appointed, have the powers, and hold meetings as set forth in the Bylaws.

Joint Powers Agreement Page 7 Amended and Restated Ju ly 1, 2025

ARTICLE XI

OFFICERS
The officers of the Authority shall consist of an elected President, First Vice President, and Second Vice President, and an appointed Administrator, Secretary, and Treasurer. Other offices may be created by the Bylaws, Master Plan Documents, or the Administrator, subject to the approval of the Board or the Executive Committee, as applicable. All offices shall be filled and have the powers and responsibilities as prescribed in the Bylaws or Master Plan Documents.

The functions of auditor/controller of the Authority shall be performed by the Authority's officers or employees. The Treasurer and auditor/controller have the powers, duties, and responsibilities specified in Government Code Section 6505.6. The Authority shall purchase a bond which includes coverage for the duties performed by the Treasurer and the auditor/controller.

ARTICLE XII

JOINT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
A. The Executive Committee may at any time, and from time to time, offer to the Board for adoption such Joint Protection Programs as may be deemed desirable. All Member Cities shall participate in those mandatory Joint Protection Programs as set forth in the Bylaws.

All other Joint Protection Programs shall be optional. The Board shall establish the amount of Deposit Premium, determine the amount of loss reserve contribution, provide for the handling of claims, and otherwise establish the policies and procedures necessary to provide a particular Joint Protection Program for Member Cities.

B. Each Joint Protection Program shall remain separate and distinct from every other Joint Protection Program and the liability and obligations of each program, and its participating Member Cities shall not be a liability or obligation of another program or participating Member City of another program . A Member City's participation in one program shall not obligate it or its funds on deposit with the Authority, to the debts, obligations, or liabilities of any other program. Separate accounting shall be maintained for each Joint Protection Program.

ARTICLE XIII

RESERVE FUNDS
The Authority may establish a fund for the purpose of paying the losses and establishing a reserve to cover the retained portion of losses that may be insured against by the Authority or the Member Cities. The funds shall be invested in compliance with the Authority's Investment Policy and relevant state laws.

Refunds shall be made in accordance with the Master Plan Document for each program.

Joint Powers Agreement Page 8 Amended and Restated July 1, 2025

ARTICLE XIV

OPERATING FUND
The Authority shall establish an Operating Fund. The Operating Fund is for the purpose of paying insurance premiums, broker's fees, adjusting fees, consultant and legal fees, and such other items as are appropriate. Just demands for payment shall be made by warrants in compliance with the adopted budget. The warrants shall be paid as directed by the Executive Committee. The Board may establish such other funds as it considers appropriate which shall be maintained and invested in the same manner as the Operating Fund.

ARTICLE XV
BUDGET
The Board shall adopt a budget annually.

ARTICLE XVI

FUNDING AND PROCEDURES FOR CALCULATING

ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
The provisions for funding and calculating annual contributions shall be as set forth in the Bylaws and the Master Plan Documents for each program.

ARTICLE XVII

RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORITY
The Authority may perform or have performed the following functions in discharging its responsibilities under this Agreement:

1. Assist Member Cities in developing their risk management programs;

2. Participate in risk management advisory committees formed by Member Cities;

3. Provide loss prevention, safety, and security services;

4. Provide all program services as required by program Master Plan Documents;

5. Provide loss analysis control by use of statistical analysis, data processing, and record and file keeping services. The purpose of this information is to identify high exposure operations and to evaluate proper levels of self-retention and deductibles;

6. Conduct risk management audits to review the participation of each Member City in the program; and

7. Perform other functions as required by the Board for the purpose of accomplishing the goals of this Agreement.

Joint Powers Agreement Page 9 Amended and Restated July 1, 2025

ARTICLE XVIII

RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBER CITIES
The Member Cities have the following responsibilities:

1. Pay all financial obligations to the Authority within the time prescribed;

2. Appoint an individual to be responsible for coordinating the risk management activities of his/her Member City with the Authority;

3. Conduct its operations in a manner which enhances safety and loss control consistent with recommendations by Authority staff;

4. Carry out the duties and responsibilities as assigned or mandated by the Board of Directors and/or the Executive Committee which may include, but are not limited to, adherence to and/or adoption of policies and procedures, support of initiatives deemed necessary for the proper functioning of the Authority, and timely execution of tasks deemed necessary for the operation and governance of the Authority;

5. Report to the risk manager during the development stages the addition of new programs or the significant reduction or expansion of existing programs;

6. Permit and assist the Authority in conducting on-site safety and loss control inspections and/or safety or risk management audits as required by the Board;

7. Submit underwriting information requested by the Authority on a timely basis;

8. Provide accurate statistical data concerning the Member City to the Authority when requested;

9. Cooperate fully with the Authority in determining the cause of losses and in the settlement of losses;

10. Cooperate to the fullest extent with the Authority's Litigation Manager on matters of claims and the conduct of defense of claims; and

11. Comply with risk management requirements established under the authority of this Agreement.

ARTICLE XIX

WITHDRAWAL
Any Member City, at their sole discretion, may voluntarily withdraw from membership in the Authority only at the end of any fiscal year by notifying the Authority in writing six (6) months prior to the end of any fiscal year, or at any other time which is agreed to by the Board, unless otherwise prohibited in the Master Plan Document of any program. A notice of withdrawal shall be final and irreversible upon its receipt by the Authority unless the Board authorizes it to be rescinded by the Member City.

Joint Powers Agreement Page 10 Amended and Restated July 1, 2025

ARTICLE XX

INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION
A Member City may be removed from this Agreement by a two-thirds (2/3rds) vote of the Board for non-compliance with any provision of the governing documents. Such involuntary termination shall proceed in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Bylaws.

ARTICLE XXI

CONTINUED LIABILITY
Upon any withdrawal or involuntary termination of a Member City, the said Member City shall continue to be responsible for any unpaid insurance premiums, deposit premiums, surcharges, administration costs, and claims and for any debts and assessments in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, the Bylaws, Resolutions, and the Master Plan Documents of Joint Protection Programs in which the Member City has participated.

ARTICLE XXII

REFUNDS UPON WITHDRAWAL OR INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION
In the event a Member City withdraws from the Authority or its membership is involuntarily terminated, said Member City shall thereafter be entitled to receive its unobligated share of monies held by the Authority, less any and all amounts owed the Authority whether contingent or not, by the said withdrawing or terminated Member City. The remainder of any funds held by the Authority for the withdrawing or terminating Member City subject to any retention amount as provided below, shall be the unobligated share and shall be refunded to the Member City and shall be accepted in full settlement and satisfaction against any claims the Member City may have against the Authority. The Authority shall require that sufficient funds are retained on deposit with the Authority to completely pay any and all unpaid insurance premiums, deposit premiums, surcharges, administration costs, or claims, including any amounts for unreported claims and maturity of claims against said withdrawing or terminating Member City, and the amount to be retained on deposit shall be determined by the Authority. Any and all rights, entitlements, benefits, and obligations after withdrawal or termination shall be subject to ongoing obligations and responsibilities agreed to by a Member City by agreeing to participate in any pooled Joint Protection Programs.

ARTICLE XXIII

TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY
The Authority may be terminated at any time if two-thirds (2/3rds) of the respective city councils of the then-Member Cities adopt a resolution requesting termination of the Authority; provided, however, that this Joint Powers Agreement and the Authority shall continue to exist for the purpose of disposing of all claims, concluding any pending litigations, for the liquidation and distribution of assets, and for all other functions necessary to conclude the affairs of the Authority.

Joint Powers Agreement Page 11 Amended and Restated Ju ly 1, 2025 The Board shall take whatever action is necessary or appropriate to cause these ongoing responsibilities to be discharged and to effectively close out the affairs of the Authority. Upon completion of the liquidation and dissolution of the Authority, the Authority shall pay to each city which was a member of the Authority at the time of termination its pro rata share based on a city's contribution to the Authority, as determined by an independent Certified Public Accountant which has audited the financial records of the Authority, of the remaining assets of the Authority and shall pay to each Member City all monies held by the Authority in the reserve funds of that Member City.

ARTICLE XXIV
AUDIT
The Authority shall obtain an annual certified audit of its accounts and financial records which shall be made by a Certified Public Accountant and shall conform to generally accepted auditing standards.

ARTICLE XXV

ARBITRATION
Any controversy between the parties hereto arising out of this Agreement shall be submitted to arbitration, and such arbitration shall comply with and be governed by the provisions of the California Arbitration Act, Sections 1280 through 1294.2 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.

ARTICLE XXVI

BINDING EFFECT OF BYLAWS, MASTER PLAN DOCUMENTS,

AND MEMORANDA OF COVERAGE
Each party to this Agreement by the execution hereof agrees to be bound by and to comply with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Bylaws, the Master Plan Documents, Memoranda of Coverage, and any resolution adopted by the Authority, the Board of Directors, or the Executive Committee as they now exist or may hereafter be adopted or amended .

ARTICLE XXVII

ENFORCEMENT
The Authority is hereby granted authority to enforce this Agreement. In the event action is instituted by the Authority to enforce any term of this Agreement, the Bylaws, or the Master Plan Document of any program against any Member City, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred because of said action, in addition to other appropriate relief.

Joint Powers Agreement Page 12 Amended and Restated July 1, 2025

ARTICLE XXVIII

AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may be amended by written resolution approved and signed by two-thirds {2/3rds) of the respective city councils of the Member Cities that are parties to this Agreement. Upon signature of any amendment by two-thirds {2/3rds) of the Member Cities, any Member City failing or refusing to abide by such amendment may be involuntarily terminated as a party to this Agreement as provided herein.

ARTICLE XXIX

NOTICES
Notices under this Agreement shall be sufficient if delivered to the office of the Clerk or Secretary of the respective jurisdictions.

ARTICLE XXX

COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and shall be as fully effective as though executed in one document.

Dated: -------------- MEMBER CITY
BY:

Joint Powers Agreement Page 13 Amended and Restated July 1, 2025

RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT OF THE

CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (CSNRMA) is a California Joint Powers Authority created and operated pursuant to California Government Code 6500 et. seq. for the purpose of pooling funds to provide coverage for indemnification and defense and to purchase excess insurance for certain civil claims involving general liability, workers' compensation, and property damage; WHEREAS, the City of __ is authorized pursuant to California Government Code 990.8 to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement for the purposes described above; WHERAS, the City of __ is a member of the CSNRMA;
WHEREAS, the Joint Powers Agreement which was created establishing the CSNRMA allows for amendment of the agreement upon approval by the City Council of two thirds of the members of the CSJVRMA;
WHEREAS, the CSJVRMA desires to amend the Joint Powers Agreement as set forth in the Agreement dated July 1, 1994, and as amended July 1, 2025, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein;
The City hereby resolves:

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of
approves the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority Joint Powers Agreement, dated July 1, 1994, as amended and restated on July 1, 2025, and in the form as attached hereto, and it is FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager/ Administrator is authorized and directed to execute such agreement.

The forgoing resolution was adopted this __ day of _____ , 20_ by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

MAYOR/CITY MANAGER
ATTEST:

CITY CLERK
DATE:

TITLE:

SUBMITTED:

APPROVED:

REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL
C8:] Consent
D Regular Item
D Workshop
D Closed Session
D Public Hearing
ITEM NO: (o
August 26, 2025

CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS (A) AND (B) FOR THE REEDLEY CNG STREET SWEEPER REPLACEMENT PROJECT:
(A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-055 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ADOPTED BUDGET APPROPRIATING $506,177 FOR THE REEDLEY CNG

STREET SWEEPER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
(B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-056 AWARDING A PROCUREMENT CONTRACT TO GCS ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR

THE REEDLEY CNG STREET SWEEPER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Marilu S. Morales, P.E. \ \ ~
City Engineer ~ .

Nicole Zieba
City Manager

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
(A) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-055 amending the fiscal year 2025-2026 adopted budget appropriating $506,177 for the Reedley CNG Street Sweeper Replacement Project. (B) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-056, awarding a procurement contract to GCS Environmental Equipment Services, Inc. for the CNG Street Sweeper Replacement Project.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff is requesting that the City Council adopt Budget Resolution No. 2025-055 in the amount of $506,177 to fully fund the procurement contract and administrative expenses for the Reedley CNG Street Sweeper Replacement Project (Project). The Project is being funded by a Congestion and Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Federal Grant and Measure C Flexible Fund.

The Project will procure one CNG Street Sweeper to replace an old street sweeper that is run by diesel engines. The existing street sweeper does not meet air quality restrictions and is being replaced by a cleaner fuel technology sweeper that does meet air quality restrictions.

In conjunction with the requested budget amendment, Staff is requesting that Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-056 awarding the procurement contract to GCS Environmental Equipment Services, Inc. in the amount of $496,177.27 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement for the Project.

Execution of the Agreement is subject to the submittal of the necessary bonds, insurance certificates and other necessary documents as required by the bid documents for this project and State law.

Staff is also requesting that an additional $10,000 be added to the project funding for administrative expenses associated with the procurement contract.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND
On June 24, 2025, a Notice to Bidders for the Project was advertised on the City website, the Sentinel Newspaper and on local builders exchanges for a period of approximately three (3) weeks. During the bidding period, two (2) bidders requested bid documents from the City for this Project.

On July 10, 2025, City staff conducted the bid opening for this project where two (2) bids were received, opened, and read aloud. The bids received for the total Bid ranged from $436,177.27 to $496,177.27 as shown in the attached Bid Tabulation. The engineer's estimate of probable cost for the Bid was $388,160.00. In reviewing the submitted bids it was found that the lowest bidder was not the most responsive, responsible bidder as they did not meet all of the requirements stated in the bid documents and they also modified the Bid Proposal to include an item that was not originally on the released documents. Staff is therefore requesting that Council award the project to the second bidder as they were the most responsive, responsible bidder.

FISCAL IMPACT
The total authorization request for the procurement contract is $496,177.17 with an additional $10,000 requested for administrative expenses for a total of $506,177. The Project is funded by a CMAQ Federal Grant in the amount of $390,858 and Measure C Flexible Fund in the amount of $115,319.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Budget Resolution No. 2025-055

2. Resolution No. 2025-056

3. Exhibit A Bid Tabulation

BUDGET AMENDMENT
RESOLUTION 2025-055
The City Council of the City of Reedley does hereby amend the 2025-26 Budget as follows:

SECTION I - ADDITIONS
Account Number
007-4450.6456
014-4441.6456
Total
Account Description
Sweeper CMAQ
Sweeper CMAQ
Purpose: Purchase of one CNG Street Sweeper

SECTION II - SOURCE OF FUNDING
Account Number
007-3864
014-2710
Total
Account Description
CMAQ Street Sweeper
FCT A Flexible Unallocated Fund Balance
$
$
$
$
$
$
Amount
390,858
115,319
506,177
Amount
390,858
115,319
506,177
Impact: Sufficient Federal and Measure C Flexible funds for the purchase of one CNG Street Sweeper REVIEWED:
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Assistant City Manager 3 / f 't /-zs- City Manager
The foregoing resolution was approved by the City Council of the City of Reedley on August 26, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN: APPROVED:

Matthew Tuttle, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ruthie Greenwood, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-056

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REEDLEY AWARDING A PROCUREMENT CONTRACT TO GCS ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC.

FOR THE REEDLEY CNG STREET SWEEPER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Reedley issued a Notice to Bidders for Reedley CNG Street Sweeper Replacement Project; and
WHEREAS, the City received, opened and read aloud two (2) bids which the total ranged from $436,838.41 to $496,177.27; and
WHEREAS, the most responsive, responsible bid was submitted by GCS Environmental Equipment Services, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, using their independent judgment, desires to award a procurement contract for the most responsible, responsive bid, for total Bid in the amount of $496,177.27.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Reedley, using their independent judgment, hereby approves Resolution No. 2025-056 based on the following:
1 . The above recitals are true and correct; and

2. That the contract for the Reedley CNG Street Sweeper Replacement Project is awarded to GCS Environmental Equipment Services, Inc. for the sum of $496,177.27.

3. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to promptly execute the contract for the subject work with GCS Environmental Equipment Services, Inc. subject to the submittal of the necessary bonds, insurance certificates and other necessary documents required by the specifications and special provisions for this project, all for the approval by and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney.

4. The total budget for this project, including the procurement contract and administrative expenses, shall not exceed $506, 177 and shall be funded by the Congestion and Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Federal Grant and Measure C Flexible Fund.

5. This resolution is effective immediately upon adoption.

This foregoing resolution is hereby approved at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Reedley held on the 26th day of August 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Matthew Tuttle, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ruthie Greenwood, City Clerk
Item No. Description
1 CNG Street Sweeper
Sales & Use Tax
Delivery
CA Tire Fee*
* Bid Proposal modified to add in this item
Exhibit A
Reedley CNG Street Sweeper Replacement Project
Bid Tabulation
Engineer's Estimate
Quantity Units Unit Cost Total
1 EA $ 388,160.00 $ 388,160.00 $
$ - $
$ - $
$ - $
Total for BASE BID: $ 388,160.00
Municipal Maintenance Equipment
Unit Cost Total
399,934.00 $ 399,934.00
36,893.91 $ 36,893.91
- $ -

10.50 $ 10.50
$ 436,838.41
$
$
$
$
Prepared By: A. Barajas
Approved By: M. Morales
Date: 7/15/2025
GCS Environmental Equipment
Unit Cost Total
454,250.00 $ 454,250.00
41,927.27 $ 41,927.27
- $ -
- $ -
$ 496,177.27
DATE:

TITLE:

SUBMITTED:

APPROVED:

August 26, 2025

REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL
~ Consent
D Regular Item
D Workshop
D Closed Session
D Public Hearing
ITEM NO: ---
7 CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS (A) AND (8) FOR THE ANNEXATION OF KINGS VIEW TOWNHOMES (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2021-07) INTO

THE CITY OF REEDLEY LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-061 INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE

ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (KINGS VIEW TOWNHOMES) INTO THE

CITY OF REEDLEY LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1, AS ZONE FF, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MAXIMUM ANNUAL ASSESSMENT COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND

THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE 8) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-062 DECLARING THE INTENTION TO

ANNEX TERRITORY (KINGS VIEW TOWNHOMES) INTO THE CITY OF REEDLEY LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1

AS ZONE FF, TO ESTABLISH A MAXIMUM ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND CALLING

FOR A PROPERTY PROTEST PROCEEDING TO SUBMIT TO THE

QUALIFIED PROPERTY OWNERS FOR SAID ANNEXATION TERRITORY

PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION,

ARTICLE XIIID AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING Marilu S. Morales, P.E. 1 J I A
City Engineer J\}I\
Nicole R. Zieba ~
City Manager ~

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action:

A) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-061 Initiating proceedings for the annexation of territory (Kings View Townhomes) into the City of Reedley Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD) No. 1 as Zone FF, the establishment of a maximum annual assessment commencing in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the levy and collection of annual assessments commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 pursuant to the provisions of part 2 of division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, and ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report in connection therewith and setting a time and place for a public hearing.

B) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-062 declaring the intention to annex territory (Kings View Townhomes) into the City of Reedley LLMD No. 1 as Zone FF, to establish a maximum annual assessment beginning in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and to levy and collect assessments commencing with Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and calling for a property protest proceeding to the qualified property owners for said annexation territory pursuant to the provisions of the California constitution, article XIIID.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A condition to annex into the LLMD was imposed on new developments being processed by the City in November 1989, when the District was established. Since that time, properties that receive benefit from landscaping and lighting improvements are assessed for such improvements in proportion to the benefit received to maintain, operate, service and administer the landscaping, irrigation and lighting within each zone. The approval of the attached resolutions and Engineer's Report initiate the process for the Annexation and sets a date for the public hearing as required by the conditions of approval of Condition Use Permit (CUP) No. 2021-07.

BACKGROUND
On November 7, 1989, the City Council adopted Resolution 4202, which established the City of Reedley's LLMD No. 1. LLMD No. 1 was established to sustain on-going maintenance, operation and servicing of the local pocket parks, open spaces, landscaping and irrigation in local area buffers, entryways and median islands, street trees, block walls and local street lighting within said District. The LLMD provides and ensures the continued maintenance, servicing, administration and operation of various landscaped and lighting improvements and associated appurtenances located within the public right-of-ways and dedicated landscape easements in the various zones annexed into the LLMD throughout the City. Each of the landscaped maintenance areas is identified within a distinct Zone with differing costs and benefits to the parcels within each Zone. The spreading of the improvement costs is based upon the total cost of the improvements within each Zone. Each property is assessed only for the cost of the improvements from which benefit is received. The benefit formula used within each of the Zones in the LLMD may vary.

The formula used for each Zone reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly proportion the costs based on the special benefit to each parcel.

To initiate the process for annexation of a territory into the LLMD, the Council must approve a resolution of intention to annex territory into the LLMD. Resolution No. 2025-061 includes various actions necessary for the annexation to the LLMD. The attached Engineer's Report provides details for the proposed assessment of $160.86 per Equivalent Benefit Unit with 12.0 Equivalent Benefit Units consistent with 12 townhomes within CUP 2021-07. The assessment will commence with fiscal year 2026-2027. Resolution No. 2025-062 approves the Engineer's Report for Kings View Townhomes and the assessments as detailed above and sets the public hearing date to September 23, 2025. At that time the ballots will be counted, and if there is no majority protest, the Engineer's Report and resolution to be heard at the public hearing on September 23, 2025 will confirm and levy the assessments placed on each parcel for the maintenance costs beginning in fiscal year 2026-2027.

FISCAL IMPACT
The City will collect approximately $1,930.00 annually to offset the cost of maintaining landscaping and street lighting in Zone FF. The cost to process this annexation is funded by the Developer of CUP 2021- 07 as required by the conditions of approval.

PRIOR COUNCIL ACTIONS
On November 7, 1989, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4202 to establish LLMD No. 1.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 2025-061 Initiating proceedings for the annexation of territory

2. Resolution No. 2025-062 Intention to annex territory

3. City of Reedley Engineer's Report LLMD No. 1 Annexation Zone FF (Kings View Townhomes) Fiscal Year 2025-2026

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-061

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REEDLEY INITIATING

PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (KINGS VIEW

TOWNHOMES) INTO THE CITY OF REEDLEY LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, AS ZONE FF, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MAXIMUM ANNUAL ASSESSMENT COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND

THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolutions, formed the City of Reedley Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 (hereafter referred to as "District") pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the "Act"), in which annual assessments have been levied and collected in past fiscal years; and WHEREAS, said Act requires that proceedings for the levy of assessments shall be initiated by resolution describing any proposed new improvements or any substantial changes in existing improvements in accordance with Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 22620) of Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highway, and ordering the engineer to prepare and file the report in accordance with Article 4 of Chapter 1 of said Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to initiate proceedings for the annexation of territory identified as Zone FF (hereafter referred to as the "Annexation Territory"), to the District pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 2 of the Act; and the establishment of the proposed maximum annual assessment related thereto effective in Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and the future levy and collection of annual assessments against lots and parcels of land within the Annexation Territory commencing in Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 for the landscaping and lighting improvements and services that will provide special benefits to the properties within the Annexation Territory pursuant to Chapter 4 Article 2 of the Act and the California Constitution Article XIIID; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan as the Assessment Engineer of Work, for the purpose of assisting with the annexation of the territory to the District, the establishment of annual assessments, and to prepare and file Engineer's Report with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Reedley, using their independent judgement, approves Resolution No. 2025-061 based on the following:

1. Engineer's Report: The City Council hereby orders the Assessment Engineer to prepare and file with the City Clerk the Engineer's Report concerning the annexation of territory to the District; the improvements and services connected therewith and the establishment of a proposed maximum annual assessment amount to be effective beginning in the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The report shall also address the levy and collection of annual assessments beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-2027, in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22623 of the Act. Said Engineer's Report shall contain a description of the improvements and services, an estimate of the costs financed by the levy of the assessments, the properties benefiting from the improvements and the method of apportioning the assessments connected with the annexation of said territory to the District.

2. Proposed Improvements: The proposed improvements and services for the Annexation Territory may include installation, construction or maintenance of any authorized improvements under the Act, including, but not limited to lighting and landscaping improvements and any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the aforementioned or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof. The Engineer's Report prepared in connection with the Annexation Territory shall provide a more detailed description of the improvements and services to be provided and for which properties are to be assessed.

3. Annexation Territory: The City Council hereby finds that proposed territory within the Annexation Territory consists of all lots, parcels and subdivisions of land within a plan area comprised of Assessor Parcel Numbers 365-220-80 and 365-220-81, known as Kings View Townhomes and developed into twelve (12) residential single-family lots.

The Annexation Territory includes all properties that receive special benefits from the improvements to be provided.

4. Assessments: The City Council hereby determines that in order to provide the improvements described in the Engineer's Report, it is necessary to levy and collect assessments against the lots and/or parcels within the Annexation Territory commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and said assessments shall be outlined and described in the Engineer's Report and imposed pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the California Constitution Article XIIID.

This foregoing resolution is hereby approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Reedley this 26th day of August 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Matthew Tuttle, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ruthie Greenwood, City Clerk
Resolution No. 2025-061
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-062

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REEDLEY DECLARING ITS

INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY INTO THE CITY OF REEDLEY LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AS ZONE FF, TO ESTABLISH A MAXIMUM ANNUAL ASSESSMENT BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA

STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, AND CALLING FOR A PROPERTY OWNER

PROTEST PROCEEDING TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED PROPERTY OWNERS THE

QUESTION OF LEVYING SUCH ASSESSMENTS FOR SAID ANNEXATION TERRITORY

PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITION, ARTICLE XIIID WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (hereinafter referred to as the "Act"), did by previous resolution, initiate proceedings for the annexation of territory comprised of Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APNs) 365-220-80 and 365-220-81, generally located at the north west corner of S. Frankwood Avenue and W. Lilac Avenue (hereafter referred to as the "Annexation Territory"), to the City of Reedley Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 (hereinafter referred to as the "District") and the levy and collection of assessments against lots and parcels within said Annexation Territory commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to annex the territory of land comprising the Annexation Territory to the District, to establish such as Zone FF within said District, and to levy and collect new assessments against lots and parcels of land within the Annexation Territory to pay the cost and expenses related to the special benefits received from the maintenance and operation of the landscaping and lighting improvements connected therewith; and WHEREAS, the Assessment Engineer of Work has prepared and filed the Engineer's Report in connection with the Annexation Territory including the establishment of a proposed maximum annual assessment commencing in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026) and the proposed levy and collection of annual assessments commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 with the City Clerk pursuant to Section 22623 of the Act and said report has been presented to the City Council and is incorporated herein by reference; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Reedley, using their independent judgment, approves Resolution No. 2025-062 based on the following:

1. Engineer's Report Content: The Engineer's Report as presented, consists of the following:
• The Plans and Specifications which describe the boundaries of the Annexation Territory and the improvements associated therewith that provides special benefits to the parcels therein.
• The Method of Apportionment that details the method of calculating proportional special benefit and the annual assessment obligation for each affected parcel. • The Estimate of Improvement Costs including the calculation of the assessments and the estimated annual funding (Budget) required for the annual maintenance, servicing, and operation of landscaping and lighting improvements and specifically the costs associated with the improvements determined to be of special benefit to parcels within the Annexation Territory establishing the proposed maximum assessment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
• The Assessment Range Formula (Annual Inflationary Adjustment) to be applied to the proposed Maximum Assessment per Equivalent Dwelling Unit established in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is applicable in subsequent fiscal years. The proposed Maximum Assessments including the Assessment Range Formula shall be presented to the property owner(s) of record in a protest ballot proceeding pursuant to the California Constitution Article XIIID.
• An Assessment Diagram outlining the boundaries of the Annexation Territories. • An Assessment Roll containing the maximum assessments for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 for each Assessor Parcel Number within the Annexation Territories.

2. Engineer's Report Approval: The Engineer's Report is hereby approved on a preliminary basis as submitted or amended by the direction of this City Council and is hereby ordered to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection.

3. Intention: The City Council hereby declares its intention to annex the development known as Kings View Townhomes to the City of Reedley Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 2 of the Act, to establish a maximum annual assessment effective beginning in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and to levy and collect annual assessments against APNs 365-220-80 and 365-220-81 commencing with Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in accordance with the Act and the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID. The territory being annexed to the District as part of these proceedings shall subsequently be designated as Zone FF of the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1.

4. Annexation Territory: The City Council hereby finds that territory within the proposed Zone FF consists of all lots, parcels and subdivisions of land within a plan area comprised of APNs 365-220-80 and 365-220-81, to be known as Kings View Townhomes and developed into twelve (12) residential single-family townhomes. The Annexation Territory includes all properties that receive special benefits from the improvements to be provided.

5. Improvements: The proposed improvements and services for the Annexation Territory include installation, construction, or maintenance of any authorized improvements under the Act, including, but not limited to, landscaping and lighting improvements and any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the aforementioned or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof. The Engineer's Report prepared in connection with the Annexation Territory provides a more detailed description of the improvements and services to be provided and for which properties shall be assessed and by reference that Engineer's Report is made part of this resolution.

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6. Assessments: The City Council hereby determines that to provide the improvements described in Section 5 of this resolution, it is necessary to levy and collect assessments against lots and parcels within the Annexation Territory commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The Engineer's Report referred to in Section 1 of this resolution establishes the proposed maximum assessment including an inflationary adjustment to the maximum assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and an estimate of assessment necessary to provide for the annual operation, administration, services, and maintenance of the improvements for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

7. Consumer Price Index: If the assessments proposed by this resolution are approved by the property owners pursuant to a mailed ballot election conducted in accordance with Article XIII D of the California Constitution, the City Council in subsequent fiscal years may thereafter impose the assessment at any rate or amount that is less than or equal to the amount authorized for fiscal year 2025-2026, increased each year based upon the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, for the San Francisco - Oakland - Hayward, CA ("CPI"), as determined by the United States Department of Labor, or its successor without conducting another mailed ballot election. Should the Bureau of Labor Statistics revise such index or discontinue the preparation of such index, the Engineer shall use the revised index or a comparable system as approved by the City Council for determining fluctuations in the cost of living.

8. Compliance with the Constitution: Pursuant to California Constitution Article XIIID, an assessment ballot proceeding is hereby called on the matter of confirming the proposed new assessments for the Annexation Territory. The ballots and notices so authorized shall be distributed by first class mail to the property owners of record as of the last County equalized roll, and each property owner may return the ballot by mail or in person to the City Clerk not later than the conclusion of the public hearing for this matter.

While provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID require that the City conduct a public hearing not less than forty-five (45) days after mailing a notice of the proposed assessment to record owners of each parcel which will have a special benefit conferred upon them and upon which an assessment will be imposed, California Civil Code, Section 3513 allows anyone to waive the advantage of a law intended solely for their benefit, and the forty-five (45) day mailed ballot period before the scheduled public hearing is not established for a public reason, but is solely for the advantage of the parcels having a special benefit conferred upon them and which an assessment will be imposed.

9. Mailed Notice and Ballot: The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Clerk or their designee to prepare and mail the Notice of Public Hearing, and in the same or separate mailing, mail the property owner protest ballot(s) to the subject property owner(s) regarding the proposed levy of assessments and the assessment range formula outlined in the Engineer's Report, for return receipt prior to the date and time of the public hearing set forth in this resolution.

10. Public Hearing: The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a public hearing concerning the Annexation Territory, the improvements, and the levy of assessments. In accordance with Section 22624 (e) and 22625 of the Act, notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 7:00 P.M., the City Council will Resolution No. 2025-062
hold a public hearing regarding the annexation of territory, the establishment of a proposed maximum annual assessment beginning in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the levy and collection of annual assessments beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-2027, or as soon thereafter as feasible. The public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers, located at 845 "G" Street in the City of Reedley, California, at the time so fixed. At the public hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard.

11. Determination of Majority Protest: The property owner protest ballot proceeding conducted for the Annexation Territory shall constitute the property owner's approval or rejection of the annual levy of assessments and assessment range formula. The property owner may return the ballot by mail or in person to the City Clerk not later than the conclusion of the public hearing on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. After the close of the public hearing, pursuant to Section 4, Sub-Section 4 (e) of the California Constitution, the City shall tabulate the ballots returned to determine if majority protest exists. The ballots shall be weighted according to the proportional financial obligation of the affected property. Majority protest exists if, upon the conclusion of the hearing, ballots submitted in opposition to the assessment exceed the ballots submitted in favor of the assessment.

Any interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the hearing, or having previously filed a protest, may file a written withdrawal of that protest. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection, and protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by such property owner. At the public hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard.

12. Notice: The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such public hearing as provided by law.

13. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and shall enter the same in the Book of Original Resolutions.

This foregoing resolution is hereby approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Reedley this 26th day of August 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Matthew Tuttle, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ruthie Greenwood, City Clerk
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CITY OF REEDLEY

ENGINEER'S REPORT

LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1

ANNEXATION ZONE FF
(KINGS VIEW TOWNHOME_S)
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
INTENT MEETING: AUGUST 26, 2025
PUBLIC HEARING: SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
JULY 2025

PREPARED BY

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ENGINEER'S REPORT AFFIDAVIT

CITY OF REEDLEY
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1

ANNEXATION ZONE FF
(KINGS VIEW TOWNHOMES)
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026

CITY OF REEDLEY, COUNTY OF FRESNO,

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

ENGINEER'S REPORT

AFFIDAVIT
As part of the Resolution of Intention packet presented for the consideration of the Reedley City Council, this Report and the enclosed budgets, diagrams, and descriptions outline the proposed annexation of territory to the Reedley Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 as the same existed at the time this Report was prepared. Said annexation includes the lots and parcels of land identified as Assessor Parcel Numbers 365-220-80 and 365-220-81. Reference is hereby made to the Fresno County Assessor's Parcel Map for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of each parcel within this annexation. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City Council.

Dated this ___ day of _____ , 2025.

Willdan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of Reedley
By: ______ _ __ _
Stacee Reynolds
Principal Consultant
By: _________ _
Tyrone Peter
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 1 BALLOT PROCEEDINGS ...................................................................................................... ................... 1 REPORT CONTENT ................................................................................................................................. 2 PART A- PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................ 4 DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT .......................................................................................................... 4 DESCRIPTION OF THE ANNEXATION TERRITORY .............................................................................. 4 DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MAINTAINED AND SERVICED ....................................... 4 PART B - METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT .............................................................................................. 6 BACKGROUND ......................................................................................... ............................................... 6 SPECIAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................ 6 GENERAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS .............................................................................................................. 7 APPORTIONMENT ................................................................................................................................... 7 LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 8 ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA .......................................................................................................... 9 PART C - ESTIMATED COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................... 10 ANNEXATION ZONE FF (KINGS VIEW TOWN HOMES) BUDGET ESTIMATE .................................... 11 PART D -ASSESSMENT DIAGRAMS ..................................................................................................... 12 PART E - ASSESSMENT ROLL ............................................................................................................... 14 City of Reedley
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INTRODUCTION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, being Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, commencing with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the "1972 Act"), this Engineer's Report (hereafter referred to as "Report") is prepared in compliance with the requirements of Article 4, Chapter 1, of the 1972 Act regarding the annexation of territories into the City of Reedley's (referred to as "City") existing Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 (hereafter referred to as "LLMD No. 1" or "District").

The City Council of the City of Reedley (referred to as "City Council") being the legislative body for LLMD No. 1, may, pursuant to the 1972 Act, annex territories and levy annual assessments for the operations and administration of LLMD No. 1. In Section 22608 of the 1972 Act, it states "right of majority protest shall be limited to the territory proposed to be annexed."
In addition, the 1972 Act provides for the levy of annual assessments after annexation into or formation of an assessment district for the continued maintenance and servicing of the improvements. The 1972 Act further allows various areas to be annexed into an existing district when the territories in the annexation receive substantially the same proportional special benefits from the improvements. The costs associated with the installation, maintenance, and servicing of the improvements may be assessed to properties, which benefit from the installation, maintenance, and servicing of such improvements.

This Report specifically addresses the annexation of Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APNs) 365-220-80 and 365-220-81, which will be developed into twelve (12) townhomes to be named Kings View Townhomes. The territory is more specifically identified as:
• Kings View Townhomes, comprised of APNs 365-220-80 and 81, generally located at the north west corner of S. Frankwood Avenue and W. Lilac Avenue.

This area is legally described as Parcel A and B of Parcel Map No. 2017-1, according to the map thereof recorded December 24, 2018 in Book 75 Pages 1 and 2 of Parcel Maps, Fresno County Records. This area is proposed to be annexed into LLMD No. 1 as Annexation Zone FF (referred to as "Annexation Territory"), with the establishment of a proposed maximum annual assessment amount to be effective in Fiscal Year 2025/2026. This Report addresses the levy and collection of annual assessments beginning in Fiscal Year 2026/2027.

The properties associated with and identified herein as Annexation Territory are shown within the Assessment Diagrams incorporated herein as Part D of this Report.

BALLOT PROCEEDINGS
As part of this annexation proceeding, pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution (referred to as "Article XIIID"), the City shall conduct a property owner protest ballot proceeding (referred to as "Ballot Proceeding") for the proposed levy of new assessments as described in this Report. In conjunction with this Ballot Proceeding, the City Council will conduct a noticed public hearing (scheduled for September 23, 2025) to consider public testimonies, comments, and written protests regarding the levy of the proposed new assessments. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, property owner protest ballots received will be opened and tabulated to determine whether majority protest exists:

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"A majority protest exists if, upon the conclusion of the hearing, ballots submitted in opposition to the assessment exceed the ballots submitted in favor of the assessment. In tabulating the ballots, the ballots shall be weighted according to the proportional financial obligation of the affected property." After completion of the ballot tabulation, the City Council will confirm the results of the balloting. If majority protest were to exist, further proceedings to implement the proposed new assessments (including the inflationary adjustment) and the annexation of the Annexation Territory shall be abandoned at that time.

If tabulation of the ballots indicates that majority protest does not exist for the proposed assessment and the assessment range formula presented and described herein, the City Council may by Resolution approve this Report (as submitted or amended), order the annexation of the Annexation Territory to the District, approve the assessment diagram, and confirm the assessments. The City Council may order the levy and collection of the assessments for the Annexation Territory with the assessments for other properties in the District during the annual assessment approval process for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. The assessments for the Annexation Territory for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 shall be submitted to the Fresno County Auditor/Controller for inclusion on the property tax roll for each parcel within the Annexation Territory as approved and ordered by the City Council.

Each subsequent fiscal year, an Engineer's Report for the District including the Annexation Territory shall be prepared and presented to the City Council to address any proposed changes to the improvements, budget, and assessments for that fiscal year. The City Council shall hold a noticed public hearing regarding these matters prior to approving and ordering the levy of such assessments.

REPORT CONTENT
This Report consists of the following five (5) parts.

PART A - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Provides an overall description of the District, the zone of benefit ("Zone(s)") therein and the improvements to be provided including those improvements associated with the Annexation Territory being addressed by this Report. The Zones previously established for this District or established herein as part of this annexation proceedings are based on the type of improvements and services provided to properties within each development and the type of property development (residential versus non-residential).

PART B - METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
Describes the basis on which the costs have been apportioned to each parcel of land within the Annexation Territory of the District, in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such lots and parcels. This section also identifies and outlines an Assessment Range Formula that provides for an annual adjustment to the maximum assessment rate initially established by this Report. This Assessment Range Formula limits increases on future assessments but also provides for reasonable cost adjustments due to inflation without the added expense of additional property owner protest ballot proceedings.

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PART C- ESTIMATE OF COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS
An estimate of the annual expenditures and revenues budgeted for the maintenance and servicing of the landscaping and streetlight improvements installed and constructed in connection with the development of properties within the Annexation Territory and/or shared with other properties in the District that benefit from similar improvements. The budget(s) include an estimate of anticipated direct maintenance costs and incidental expenses associated with the improvements, including but not limited to administration expenses and the collection of appropriate fund balances. The maximum assessment rates established for the Zones are based on similarities in property developments, improvements, services, and expenses. The maximum allowable assessment rate (Rate per Benefit Unit) for each Zone of the District, as approved by a vote of the property owners in a protest ballot proceeding, includes an assessment range formula that provides for an annual Consumer Price Index adjustment to the maximum rate.

PART D - ASSESSMENT DIAGRAMS
Contains a diagram of the exterior boundaries of the Annexation Territory along with the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the area to be annexed into the District.

PART E - ASSESSMENT ROLL
Identifies the maximum assessment to be levied on each benefited lot or parcel of land within the Annexation Territory.

If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, portion, or zone of this Report is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of the Report and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, portion, or zone thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, portions, or zones might subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

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PART A- PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT
On November 7, 1989, the City of Reedley Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 was formed under the provisions of the 1972 Act and in compliance with the substantive and procedural requirements of the California Constitution Article XIIID (the "California Constitutionll). The District consists of twenty-six (26) benefit zones (Zones A, E, G through U, W through Zand AA, BB, CC and EE) (referred to as "Zones1), such that those properties receiving benefits from a particular improvement are assessed for such improvements in proportion to the benefit received to maintain on-going maintenance, operation and servicing of the local pocket parks, open spaces, landscaping and irrigation in local area buffers, entryways and median islands, streets trees in park strips block walls and local street lighting within said District.

DESCRIPTION OF THE ANNEXATION TERRITORY
The Annexation Territory identified within this Report incorporates the lots or parcels of land within and/or in proximity to the development and improvement areas associated with Kings View Townhomes. Specifically, the Annexation Territory can be found on the Fresno County Assessor1s Parcel Map within Book 75, Pages 1 and 2; Parcels A and B of Parcel Map No. 2017-1.

The Annexation Territory is generally located at the north west corner of S. Frankwood Avenue and W. Lilac Avenue. The area is identified by the Fresno County Assessofs Office as APNs 365-220-80 and 81.

Development of the Annexation Territory is anticipated to consist of twelve (12) townhomes, comprising approximately 0.902 acres.

DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MAINTAINED AND SERVICED The improvements installed, maintained, and serviced within the Annexation Zone FF are generally described as streetlights, landscaping, and irrigation improvements within or adjacent to the Annexation Territory and surrounding properties. Together these improvements provide special benefits to those individual parcels located within the Annexation Territory. These improvements collectively may include, but are not limited to:
landscaping, lighting, planting, shrubbery, trees, grass, bark, other ornamental vegetation, irrigation systems, hardscapes, and fixtures; facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.

The Annexation Territory, as part of LLMD No. 1, will fund costs in connection with the maintenance and servicing including, but not limited to, labor, electrical energy, water, materials, contracting services, administration, and other expenses necessary for the satisfactory maintenance and servicing of these improvements.

Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of the streetlights, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities, including repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any improvement; providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of the landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury; the removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste; and the cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

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Servicing means the furnishing of electricity for the operation of streetlights and any appurtenant facilities; and water for the irrigation of the landscaping and the maintenance of any of the landscaping and appurtenant facilities.

The improvements to be maintained as part of Annexation Zone FF include one (1) 100-watt streetlight located on Frankwood Avenue1 one (1) 60-watt streetlight located on Cyrier Avenue1 approximately 954 square feet of landscaping (trees and shrubs), and two (2) trees within or adjacent to the Annexation Territory.

A more detailed description of the plans and specifications for the improvements are on file at the City and are incorporated herein and made part of this Report.

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PART B - METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT

BACKGROUND
The 1972 Act provides that assessments may be apportioned upon all assessable lots or parcels of land within an assessment district or annexation in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each lot or parcel from the improvements. In addition, the California Constitution Article XIIID requires a parcel's assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel.

Article XIIID further provides that only special benefits are assessable, and the City must separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel. A special benefit is a particular and distinct benefit over, and above general benefits conferred on the public at large, including real property within the district or annexation. The general enhancement of property value does not constitute a special benefit.

SPECIAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS

LANDSCAPING
The ongoing maintenance of public landscape areas within the District provide aesthetic benefits to the properties within each respective Annexation and more specifically, those improvements identified in Part A of this Report, provide aesthetic benefits to the properties within the Annexation Territory and create a more pleasant environment to walk, drive, live, and work. The primary function of these landscape improvements and related amenities serve as an aesthetically pleasing enhancement and green space for the benefit of those parcels and developments for which the improvements are to be constructed and installed for the benefit of those parcels and developments within the Annexation Territory. These improvements are an integral part of the physical environment of parcels within the Annexation Territory and the associated District, providing a positive enhancement of the community's character, attractiveness, and desirability. Collectively the improvements to be provided by the District and specifically for the Annexation Territory as part of Annexation Zone FF represent a physical extension of those parcels, and if the improvements are not properly maintained, it is these parcels that would be aesthetically burdened. Additionally, street landscaping serves as a pleasant aesthetic amenity that enhances the approach to the parcels and in some cases, serves as both a physical buffer as well as a sound reduction buffer between the roadways and the properties within the District/Zone. Likewise, the landscaped areas for some of the Zones within the District may include landscaped parks, green spaces, slopes, or trails that provide visually pleasing open space areas that serve as an extension of the physical attributes of the parcels assessed, such as their front or rear yards and may also provide a greater opportunity for recreation. As a result, the maintenance of these landscaped improvements and amenities provides a particular and distinct benefit to the properties and developments within each respective Zone, including the proposed Annexation Territory.

STREET LIGHTING
Street lighting in the District is primarily useful for illuminating the streets that provide access to the properties in the District as well as the sidewalks and parking lanes associated with those properties. While it is recognized that both streetlights and traffic signals serve in part to enhance traffic safety, installation and construction of these improvements were clearly required by the development of properties within the District/Zone and these improvements provide three main special benefits to those properties: (i) property security benefit, (ii) pedestrian safety benefit, and (iii) parkway/roadway egress benefit. Furthermore, because traffic circulation in the City is largely the result of local traffic to and from these properties by the City of Reedley
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property owners and guests, it is reasonable to assume that these properties derive a particular and distinct benefit from the streetlights and traffic signals that support the safe access to the properties and essentially all pedestrians and parking vehicles in the lit areas will, after dark, be directly associated with the assessed properties. As a result, the maintenance of these lighting improvements is a particular and distinct benefit to the properties in Zone FF.

GENERAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the 1972 Act and the provisions of the California Constitution, the costs of the District/Zone are apportioned by a formula or method that fairly distributes the net amount to be assessed among all assessable parcels in proportion to the special benefit to be received by each such parcel from the improvements. Article XIIID requires that a parcers assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. Article XIIID also requires the agency to separate the general benefit from special benefit and that only special benefit is assessable.

In reviewing the location and extent of the specific landscaped areas and improvements to be funded by the proposed assessment for the Zone/Annexation Territory and the proximity and relationship to properties to be assessed, it is evident these improvements were primarily installed in connection with the development of properties within the Annexation Territory. It is also evident that the maintenance of these improvements and the level of maintenance provided has a direct and particular impact (special benefit) on those properties and such maintenance beyond that which is required to ensure the safety and protection of the general public and property in general, has no quantifiable benefit to the public at large or to properties outside the Annexation Territory/Zone.

In the absence of a special funding Zone, the City would typically provide only limited tree management, weed abatement, rodent control, and erosion control services for the various landscape easement areas.

This baseline level of service would typically provide for periodic servicing of the improvement areas (generally twice annually) or on an as-needed basis. This baseline level of service provides public safety and essential property protection to avoid negative impacts on adjacent roadways and vehicles traveling on those roadways and potential property damage resulting from fire hazards but results in a far less visually pleasing environment than is created with the enhanced levels of services associated with the regular landscape maintenance to be provided in the various District Zones.

APPORTIONMENT
The method of apportionment (method of assessment) is based on the premise that each assessed parcel receives special benefit from the improvements maintained, serviced, and funded by the assessments and specifically, the lighting, landscape and irrigation improvements installed in connection with the development of these parcels. The desirability of properties within the District is enhanced by the presence of wellmaintained lighting and landscaping improvements in close proximity to those properties.

The costs to provide maintenance and servicing of the improvements within or adjacent to the original area and each annexation area represent a zone of benefit (referred to throughout as "Zonell) and provide a distinct and special benefit to each parcel in the Zone. The costs to provide maintenance and servicing of the improvements for each Zone are determined and are fairly and equitably distributed among each assessable parcel in the Zone based upon the estimated special benefit received by each parcel. The costs of the Report and District administration are fairly and equitably distributed to all Zones, including those that have no improvements or that are fully or partially self-maintained.

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In addition to the use of Zones, the method of apportionment established for the District to reflect the proportional special benefit of each parcel utilizes a weighted methodology of apportionment commonly referred to as an Equivalent Benefit Unit ("EBU") methodology.

For the purposes of this Engineer's Report, an EBU is the quantum of benefit derived from the Zone improvements by a single-family residential parcel. The single-family residential parcel has been selected as the basic unit for calculation of assessments. Thus, the "benchmark" property (the single-family residential parcel) derives one EBU of benefit and is assigned 1.00 Equivalent Benefit Unit.

An assessment amount per EBU ("Rate") for the Zone improvements is established by taking the total cost of the improvements and dividing that amount by the total number of EB Us for parcels benefiting from such improvements.

Total Balance to Levy/ Total EBUs = Levy per EBU ("Rate") This amount is then applied back to each parcel's individual EBU to determine each parcel's proportionate benefit and assessment obligation.

Rate x Parcel EBU = Parcel Levy Amount

LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS
Every parcel within the District is assigned a land use classification based on available parcel information obtained from the County Assessor's Office. It has been determined that parcel use and size are the appropriate factors necessary to identify and calculate the proportional special benefits conveyed to each property within the District and respective Zone for the cost of improvements associated with that property.

The following provides an overall description of the various land use classifications assigned to properties in the proposed Zone FF and the proportional special benefit (weighted allocation) for those land uses. The proposed Zone FF will be comprised of lots identified as Residential Single-Family Parcels and Vacant/Undeveloped Parcels.

Residential Single-Family Parcels (SFR) - This classification may include but is not limited to all subdivided residential tract lots (with or without structures); townhomes; condominiums; or other single-family residential units on a single parcel. The single-family residential parcel has been selected as the basic unit for calculation of assessments, and each is assigned one (1.00) Equivalent Benefit Unit.

Vacant/Undeveloped Parcels (VAC/UNDV) - This classification includes properties that are identified as parcels with no development but have development potential. Although it is recognized that the improvements provided within the various Zones of the District were primarily constructed and installed as the result of property development, it is also recognized that the majority of these improvements were constructed in part to support the overall development of properties within the District and/or Zone to their full and best use, including vacant undeveloped properties. Therefore, parcels identified as Vacant/Undeveloped Parcels shall be assigned a proportional EBU that is twenty-five percent (25%) of the developed non-residential property, or 1. 75 EBU per acre, up to a maximum of five (5) acres per parcel.

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EXEMPT PARCELS
The following are exempt from the assessment: areas of streets, avenues, lanes, roads, drives, courts, alleys, public easements, rights-of-way, parkways, and drainage/pond basins. Also exempt are utility rights-of-way used exclusively for utility transmission, common areas (such as in condominium complexes), land dedicated as open space or parks, landlocked parcels, and small parcels vacated by the City, as these parcels do not benefit from the improvements. In addition, public schools, government agencies, and parcels with no road frontage will not be assessed.

ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA
The maximum assessment amount allowed for each fiscal year shall be adjusted annually by an amount equal to the percentage increase of the CPI for the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area for Urban Consumers, as developed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, annually. The Assessment Range Formula shall be applied to the maximum assessment rates developed for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and shall be applied in each subsequent fiscal year unless the City Council formally suspends its application.

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PART C - ESTIMATED COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS
The 1972 Act provides that the estimated costs of the improvements shall include the total cost of the improvements, including incidental expenses, which may include reserves to operate the District until funds are collected on the County tax rolls and are transferred to the City from the County around December/January of the current fiscal year.

The 1972 Act also provides that the amount of any surplus, deficit, or contribution be included in the estimated cost of improvements. The net amount to be assessed on the lots or parcels within LLMD No. 1 is the total cost of installation, maintenance, and servicing with adjustments either positive or negative for reserves, surpluses, deficits, and/or contributions.

The budget on the next page outlines the estimated costs to maintain the improvements at build-out and establishes the initial Maximum Assessment per EBU (Maximum Assessment Rate) and the proposed budget and maximum annual assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

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PART D - ASSESSMENT DIAGRAMS
The Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Assessment Diagram on the page that follows outlines the boundaries of the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1. A separate diagram for the proposed Annexation Zone FF is provided as well and consists of all lots, parcels, and subdivisions of land listed on the Assessment Roll contained herein as Part E; the lines and dimensions of which are shown on the Fresno County Assessor's parcel maps for the current year and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.

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All assessed lots or parcels of real property within Annexation Zone FF are listed on the assessment roll below. Each parcel's corresponding Balloted Maximum Assessment is based on the parcel's proposed land use and the maximum assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. Commencing Fiscal Year 2026/2027, the maximum assessment rate shall be adjusted annually by an amount equal to the percentage increase of the CPI for the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Area for Urban Consumers, as developed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, annually.

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DATE:

TITLE:

August 26, 2025

REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL
[8:1 Consent
D Regular Item
D Workshop
D Closed Session
D Public Hearing
ITEM NO: 8 ----
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-063 APPROVING THE UPDATED FRESNO
COUNTY MUL Tl-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

TO ENABLE THE PLANS FINAL APPROVAL IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DISASTER MITIGATION ACT OF 2000
SUBMITTED: Michael Canales, Fire Chief ~
APPROVED: Nicole R. Zieba
City Manager

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution 2025-063 approving the updated Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan dated June 24, 2025.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of hazard mitigation is to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards. Fresno County along with other participating jurisdictions developed this multi-jurisdictional local hazard mitigation plan (LHMP) to make the County and its residents less vulnerable to future hazard events. This plan was prepared pursuant to the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 so that Fresno County would be eligible for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants, including Pre-Disaster Mitigation and Hazard Mitigation Grant programs as well as lower flood insurance premiums (in jurisdictions that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System).

The local plan was originally developed in 2007-2008 and FEMA approved in 2009. The plan was comprehensively updated in 2023-2024. The County followed a planning process in alignment with FEMA guidance during its original development and update, which began with the formation of a hazard mitigation planning committee comprised of key county, city, and district representatives and other stakeholders.

City staff conducted a risk assessment that identified and profiled hazards that pose a risk to the City, assessed the City's vulnerability to these hazards, and examined the capabilities in place to mitigate them. The City, along with Fresno County, is vulnerable to several hazards that are identified, profiled , and analyzed in this plan. Floods, severe weather, drought, and agricultural hazards are among the hazards that can have a significant impact on the City.

The local findings are presented as part of the overall hazard mitigation plan.

BACKGROUND
The City of Reedley did not participate in the original planning process back in 2007-2008, but due to the increase in the number of disaster incidents in the state and the corresponding increase in recovery costs in California and nationwide in recent years, it is imperative the City is a stakeholder in the county-wide plan to become eligible for financial assistance for mitigation and recovery efforts.

Information in this plan will be used to help guide and coordinate mitigation activities and decisions for local land use policy in the future. Proactive mitigation planning will help reduce the cost of disaster response and recovery to communities and their residents by protecting critical community facilities, reducing liability exposure, and minimizing overall community impacts and disruptions. The Fresno County planning area has been affected by hazards in the past and is thus committed to reducing future impacts from hazard events and becoming eligible for mitigation-related federal funding.

In the plan, the City is identified as Annex K. Within this annex are general details about the City, specific data and review of identified hazards, mitigation capabilities and the mitigation projects (back-up generator for the community center designated EOC) that is a planning priority. The back-up generator will provide backup power for the Reedley Community Center, which is designated Emergency Operations Center. The project will provide the following benefit: Provide critical continuous emergency capabilities such as communications for response, operations, evacuations and recovery efforts. The project is currently in a 5-year planning phase and is estimated to cost $150,000. Inclusion in the LHMP will provide an opportunity to acquire FEMA funding to offset the project costs.

This plan will also be adopted by reference into the Safety Element of the General Plan 2030 in accordance with the requirements of AB2140, the Planning and Zoning Law that requires a city to include a safety element in the General Plan.

FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of the LHMP will allow the City to become eligible to apply for future pre-hazard mitigation funds through FEMA for prospective relief to the General Fund. There is no cost to the City in adopting this plan.

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2025-063
Summary and Introduction, Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex K: City of Reedley, Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-063

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REEDLEY ADOPTING

THE FRESNO COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN DATED August 26, 2025
WHEREAS, the City of Reedley recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property within our community; and
WHEREAS, undertaking hazard mitigation actions will reduce the potential for harm to people and property from future hazard occurrences; and WHEREAS, the US Congress passed the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 ("Disaster Mitigation Act") emphasizing the need for pre-disaster mitigation of potential hazards; and
WHEREAS, an adopted Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is required as a condition of future funding for mitigation projects under multiple FEMA pre- and post-disaster mitigation grant programs; and
WHEREAS, The County of Fresno, as the lead agency, in 2023-2024 updated the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Reedley has fully participated in the FEMA-prescribed mitigation planning process to prepare this updated hazard mitigation plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Reedley is identified as Annex I in the hazard mitigation plan; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has reviewed the local hazard mitigation plan and determined that this plan is eligible for final approval contingent upon adoption by Fresno County and all participating agencies; and WHEREAS, the City of Reedley desires to comply with the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act and to augment its emergency planning efforts by adopting the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan; and WHEREAS adoption by the governing body for the City of Reedley demonstrates the jurisdiction's commitment to fulfilling the goals and objectives outlined in this Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
WHEREAS adoption of the plan authorizes responsible agencies to carry out their responsibilities under the plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Reedley using their independent judgment hereby resolves as follows:

1. Adopts Resolution 2025-063.

2. Adopts the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by reference into the Safety Element of the General Plan 2030 in accordance with the requirements of AB2140.

3. The City of Reedley will submit this adoption resolution to the Emergency Manager, Fresno County Office of Emergency Services, to enable the plan's final approval in accordance with the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and to establish conformance with the requirements of AB2140.

This foregoing resolution is hereby approved the 26th day of August, 2025, in the City of Reedley, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Matthew Tuttle, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ruthie Greenwood, Deputy City Clerk
2 1. Introduction

PURPOSE
Fresno County, along with 17 participating jurisdictions, prepared this local multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan to better protect the people and property of the County from the effects of hazard events. This plan underwent a comprehensive update in 2023-2024 building upon the plan that was originally developed in 2009. This plan demonstrates the community's commitment to reducing risks from hazards and serves as a tool to help decision makers direct mitigation activities and resources.

This plan was also developed to make Fresno County and participating jurisdictions eligible for certain federal disaster assistance, specifically, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program, and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC). This plan also meets the planning requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System (CRS).
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BACKGROUND AND SCOPE
Each year in the United States, natural disasters take the lives of hundreds of people and injure thousands more. Nationwide, taxpayers pay billions of dollars annually to help communities, organizations, businesses, and individuals recover from disasters. These monies only partially reflect the true cost of disasters because additional expenses to insurance companies and nongovernmental organizations are not reimbursed by tax dollars. Many natural disasters are predictable, and much of the damage caused by these events can be alleviated or even eliminated through planned mitigation.

Hazard mitigation is defined by FEMA as "any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long- term risk to human life and property from a hazard event." The results of a three-year, congressionally mandated independent study to assess future savings from mitigation activities provide evidence that mitigation activities are highly cost-effective. Natural hazard mitigation saves $6 on average for every $1 spent on federal mitigation grants, according to an analysis by the National Institute of Building Sciences. An earlier (2005) study by NIBS found a benefit-cost ratio (BCR) of 4: 1. ' Hazard mitigation planning is the process through which hazards that threaten communities are identified, likely impacts of those hazards are determined,, mitigation goals are set, and appropriate strategies to lessen impacts are determined, prioritized, and implemented. This plan documents Fresno County's hazard mitigation planning process identifies relevant hazards and vulnerabilities and provides strategies the County and participating jurisdictions will use to decrease vulnerability and increase resiliency and sustainability in Fresno County.

The Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan is a multi-jurisdictional plan that geographically covers everything within Fresno County's jurisdictional boundaries (hereinafter referred to as the planning area). Unincorporated Fresno County and the following communities and special districts participated in the planning process:
• City of Clovis
• City of Coalinga
• City of Firebaugh
• City of Fowler
• City of Fresno
• City of Kerman
• City of Kingsburg
• City of Mendota
• City of Reedley
• City of San Joaquin
• City of Sanger
• City of Selma
• Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District
• Kings River Conservation District
• Lower San Joaquin Levee District
• Sierra Resource Conservation District/Highway 168 Fire Safe Council • Westlands Water District
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This plan was prepared pursuant to the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Publiclaw 106-390) and the implementing regulations set forth by the Interim Final Rule published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2002, (44 CFR §201.6) and finalized on October 31, 2007. (Hereafter, these requirements, and regulations will be referred to collectively as the Disaster Mitigation Act.) While the act emphasized the need for mitigation plans and more coordinated mitigation planning and implementation efforts, the regulations established the requirements that local hazard mitigation plans must meet for a local jurisdiction to be eligible for certain federal disaster assistance and hazard mitigation funding under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Act (Public Law 93-288).

Because the Fresno County planning area is subject to many kinds of hazards, access to these programs is vital.

Information in this plan will be used to help guide and coordinate mitigation activities and decisions for local land use policy in the future. Proactive mitigation planning will help reduce thecost of disaster response and recovery to communities and their residents by protecting critical community facilities, reducing liability exposure, and minimizing overall community impacts anddisruptions. The Fresno County planning area has been affected by hazards in the past and is thuscommitted to reducing future impacts from hazard events and becoming eligible for mitigation- related federal funding. 2024 Fresno County Hazard Mitigation Plan
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PLAN ORGANIZATION
The Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Community Profile
• Chapter 3: Planning Process
• Chapter 4: Risk Assessment
• Chapter 5: Mitigation Strategy
• Chapter 6: Plan Implementation and Maintenance
• Jurisdictional Annexes
• Appendices
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JURISDICTONAL ANNEXES
Each jurisdiction participating in this plan developed its own annex, which provides a more detailed assessment of the jurisdiction's unique risks as well as their mitigation strategy to reduce long-term losses. Each jurisdictional annex contains the following:
• Community profile summarizing geography and climate, history, economy, and population. • Hazard risk information for geographically specific hazards or unique vulnerabilities. • Hazard map(s) at an appropriate scale for the jurisdiction, if available. • Number and value of buildings, critical facilities, and other community assets located in hazard areas, if available.
• Vulnerability information in terms of future growth and development in hazard areas. • A capability assessment describing existing regulatory, administrative, technical, and fiscal resources and tools as well as outreach efforts and partnerships and past mitigation projects; and • Mitigation actions specific to the jurisdiction.
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Executive Summary:

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of hazard mitigation is to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards. Fresno County and the other participating jurisdictions developed this multi- jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan to make the County and its residents less vulnerable to future hazard events.

This plan was prepared pursuant to the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 so that Fresno County would be eligible for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants, including Pre-Disaster Mitigation and Hazard Mitigation Grant programs as well as lower flood insurance premiums (in jurisdictions that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System).

The plan was originally developed in 2007-2008 and FEMA approved in 2009. The plan was comprehensively updated in 2017-2018. The County followed a planning process in alignment with FEMA guidance during its original development and update, which began with the formation of a hazard mitigation planning committee (HMPC) comprised of key county, city, and district representatives and other stakeholders. The HMPC conducted a risk assessment that identified and profiled hazards that pose a risk to Fresno County, assessed the County's vulnerability to these hazards, and examined the capabilities in place to mitigate them. The County is vulnerable to several hazards that are identified, profiled, and analyzed in this plan. Floods, wildfires, severe weather, drought, and agricultural hazards are among the hazards that can have a significant impact on the County.

Based on the risk assessment, the HMPC identified goals and objectives for reducing the County's vulnerability to hazards. To meet identified goals and objectives, the plan recommends a number of mitigation actions that include actions specific to each participating jurisdiction. This plan has been formally adopted by the County and the participating jurisdictions and will be updated every five years at a minimum.

PLANNING PROCESS
Mitigation planning is critical to lessen impacts from hazards to the whole community. In order to achieve this, mitigation planning must encourage whole community involvement, assessing risk and using a range of resources to reduce risk to people, economies, and natural environments. The updated LHMP complies with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidance and California Office of Emergency Services guidelines for Local Hazard Mitigation Plans. The update followed the requirements noted in the Disaster Mitigation Act (OMA) of 2000 and the 2023 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Handbook.

A wide variety of participants and stakeholders were involved in the update of this plan, which took place between August 2023 and May 2024. The following jurisdictions participated in the planning process and will be adopting the updated plan following FEMA approval. • Fresno County
• City of Clovis
• City of Coalinga
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• City of Firebaugh
• City of Fowler
• City of Fresno
• City of Kerman
• City of Kingsburg
• City of Mendota
• City of Reedley
• City of San Joaquin
• City of Sanger
• City of Selma
• Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District
• Lower San Joaquin Levee District
• Sierra Resource Conservation District/Highway 168 Fire Safe Council • Kings River Conservation District
• Westlands Water District
In addition to the jurisdictions adopting the plan, the HMPC included a wide variety of other stakeholders, including:
• American Red Cross of the Central Valley
• California State University, Fresno
• Cargill
• Central Valley Flood Protection Board
• City of Huron
• City of Orange Cove
• City of Parlier
• Clovis Community College
• Fresno Chamber of Commerce
• Fresno City College
• Fresno Madera Continuum Of Care (FMCoC)
• Inyo County Office of Emergency Services
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• Kern County Fire
• Kings County Emergency Management
• Madera County Emergency Management
• Mariposa County Emergency Management
• Merced County Emergency Management
• Mono County
• Monterey County Emergency Management
• PG&E
• Pilot Power Group
• Reedley College
• San Benito County Emergency Management
• San Joaquin College of Law
• San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors Water Authority • Southern California Edison
• Sun-Maid
• Tulare County OES
• United Way of Tulare County
• West Hill College Coalinga
A complete list of the participants in the HMPC is included in Appendix B: Participation Documentation.

RISK ASSESSMENT
The Fresno County HMPC conducted a hazard identification study to determine the hazards that threaten the planning area. Using existing hazards data and input gained through planning meetings during the 2024 plan update, the HMPC agreed to continue to profile the same 19 hazards identified in the 2018 plan. In order to update the profiled hazards, data from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CA-OES), FEMA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and many other sources were examined to assess the significance of these hazards to the planning area.

Significance was measured in general terms and focused on key criteria such as frequency and resulting damage, which includes deaths and injuries and property, economic, and crop damage as the county is one of the largest agricultural producers in the state. The hazards evaluated as part of this 2024 Fresno County Hazard Mitigation Plan
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plan include those that occurred in the past or have the potential to cause significant human and/or monetary losses in the future. The profiled hazards are:
• Agricultural Hazards
• Avalanche
• Dam Failures
• Drought
• Earthquake
• Flood
• Wildfire
• Volcano
• Epidemic/Pandemic
• West Nile Virus
• Landslide
• Extreme Temperatures
• Extreme Cold/Freeze
• Extreme Heat
• Fog
• Heavy Rain/Thunderstorm/Hail/Lightning/Wind
• Winter Storm
• Tornado
• Erosion
• Expansion Soils
• Land Subsidence
• Landslide

MITIGATION STRATEGY
Based on a review of the risk assessment and a conversation about changes in the last five years, the HMPC identified the following goals and objectives, which provide the direction for reducing future hazard-related losses within the Fresno County planning area. These are the same goals and objectives as were listed in the previous plan, with a small change to reflect FEMA's transition from the PDM to BRIC program.
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• Goal 1: Provide Protection for People's Lives from Hazards o Objective 1.1: Provide timely notification and direction to the public of imminent and potential hazards
o Objective 1.2: Protect public health and safety by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from the effects of natural or technological disasters o Objective 1.3: Improve community transportation corridors to allow for better evacuation routes for the public and better access for emergency responders • Goal 2: Improve All Communities' Resilience and Capabilities to Mitigate Hazards and Reduce Exposure to Hazard-Related Losses
o Objective 2.1: Reduce wildfires/protect life, property, and natural resources from damaging wildfires
o Objective 2.2: Reduce flood and storm-related losses
o Objective 2.3: Reduce hazards that adversely impact the agricultural industry o Objective 2.4: Minimize the impact to the communities due to recurring drought conditions that impact both ground water supply and the agricultural industry o Objective 2.5: Minimize the risk/loss to endangered species, native plants, land (erosion), and native wildlife
• Goal 3: Improve Community and Agency Awareness about Hazards and Associated Vulnerabilities that Threaten Fresno County Planning Area Communities o Objective 3.1: Increase public awareness about the nature and extent of hazards they are exposedto, where they occur, what is vulnerable, and recommended mitigation and preparedness for identified hazards
• Goal 4: Provide Protection for Critical Facilities, Utilities, and Services from Hazardlmpacts • Goal 5: Maintain Coordination of Disaster Planning
o Objective 5.1: Coordinate with changing U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA needs
o Objective 5.2: Coordinate with other community plans
o Objective 5.3: Maximize the use of shared resources between jurisdictions and special districts for mitigation/communication
o Objective 5.4: Standardize systems among agencies to provide for better interoperability • Goal 6: Maintain/Provide for FEMA Eligibility and Work to Position Jurisdictions for Grant Funding
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o Objective 6.1: Provide County departments and other jurisdictions with information regarding mitigation opportunities
o Objective 6.2: As part of plan implementation, review actions in this plan on an annual basis to be considered for annual FEMA Building Infrastructure and Resilient Communities (BRIC) grant allocations or after a presidential disaster declaration in California for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding as well as for other local, state, and federal funding opportunities.

Based on these goals and objectives, each participating community identified specific mitigation actions they could take to reduce hazard related risk. These actions are detailed in Chapter 5 and in the community annexes.

PLAN ADOPTION
The purpose of formally adopting this plan is to secure buy-in from Fresno County and participating jurisdictions, raise awareness of the plan, and formalize the plan's implementation. The adoption of this plan completes Planning Step 9 of the 10-step planning process: Adopt the Plan, in accordance with the requirements of OMA 2000. This adoption also establishes compliance with AB 2140 requiring adoption by reference or incorporation into the safety element of the general plan. The governing board for each participating jurisdiction has adopted this multi- hazard mitigation plan by passing a resolution.

A copy of the generic resolution and the executed copies are included in Appendix A: Adoption Resolutions.

PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Mitigation is most successful when it is incorporated into the day-to-day functions and priorities of government and development. Implementation will be accomplished by adhering to the schedules identified for each action and through constant, pervasive, and energetic efforts to network and highlight the multi-objective, win-win benefits to each program and the Fresno County community and its stakeholders. This effort is achieved through the routine actions of monitoring agendas, attending meetings, and promoting a safe, sustainable community. Additional mitigation strategies could include consistent and ongoing enforcement of existing policies and vigilant review of programs for coordination and multi-objective opportunities. Further information about how the mitigation plan will be implemented, and incorporated into other planning mechanisms, is available in Chapter 6. 2024 Fresno County Hazard Mitigation Plan
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Annex : City of
Reedley

PARTICIPATION
To update the City of Reedley's jurisdictional annex, the City had the opportunity to consult and engage local stakeholders and partners during the planning process as needed. Additionally, during the planning process, the Witt O'Brien's consulting team provided opportunities for the City of Reedley's input. These opportunities included completing worksheets (such as the Capability Assessment, Hazard Risk Assessment, and Mitigation Strategy Worksheets), reviewing and providing feedback on the draft jurisdictional annex, providing feedback during planning team meetings, and providing feedback through emails or phone calls. The City of Reedley did not engage with stakeholders outside of those invited by the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (identified in Appendix B) or conduct additional rounds of public outreach.
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COMMUNITY PROFILE
Figure 1. City of Reedley Boundaries displays a map and the location within Fresno County of the City of Reedley and its Sphere of Influence.

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GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE
Reedley is situated approximately 25 miles southeast of the City of Fresno and equidistant from the City of Visalia, which is southeast of Reedley. The planning area encompasses approximately 8,570 acres. The current city limits consist of 3,632 acres and the sphere of influence (SOI) contains approximately 4,938 acres, shown in Figure 2. City of Reedley Limits and Sphere of Influence. The proposed SOI expansion includes an additional 2,860 acres, totaling approximately 7,913 acres. 2024 Fresno County Hazard Mitigation Plan
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Figure 2. City of Reedley Limits and Sphere of Influence Cify of Reedley
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Manning Avenue, a four-lane divided major arterial street, connects the City with State Highway 99 which is 12 miles to the west. State Highway 180 is located eight miles north of the City, and both highways are heavily used by local, regional, and national residents, travelers, and motor carriers. In addition to its location near these major highways, the community lies adjacent to the Tulare Valley Railroad and the Southern Pacific Railroad lines.

Reedley is located in the central San Joaquin Valley portion of California, lying inland between the State's coastal mountain ranges and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Reedley's economy continues as predominantly based upon agricultural production and agriculturally oriented industry. The valley floor is the richest intensive agricultural production area in the world. Although there has been economic diversification in recent years, local economy continues to be significantly dependent upon the underlying agricultural character of the region.

The nearest National Weather Service weather station is located at the Fresno International Airport which is approximately 20 miles north of the City of Reedley. Reedley has a Mediterranean climate, averaging over 300 sunny days per year and little or no measurable precipitation from June through September. Annual rainfall averages 11 inches and the City's prevailing winds are typically light and from the northwest. Figure 3. Fresno-Yosemite International Airport Monthly Normals for Precipitation and Temperature (1991-2020) describes the monthly normal precipitation and temperatures for the City of Reedley in more detail.

Figure 3. Fresno-Yosemite International Airport Monthly Normals for Precipitation and Temperature (1991-2020)
Jan Apr Jul Oct
• Total PrecipFtation Normal - Mean Max Temperature Normal - Mean Min Temperature Normal - · Mean Avg Temperature Normal Source: National Weather Service (NWS)
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HISTORY
The lands within the Planning Area have a long history of human habitation, including habitation by the Southern Valley Yokut Indians. The Reedley area was the territory of the Wechikit or Wechikit Yokuts.

As was the case all over California, the arrival of the railroad, even miles away, stimulated commercial agricultural development. In 1884, Civil War veteran Thomas Law Reed moved to what is now Reedley and began farming more than 2,000 acres. Reed settled in the area to provide wheat for Gold Rush miners. Reed's land included what was to become the entire Reedley town site of 360 acres. His donation of land for a railroad station site established the town as the center of the Valley's booming wheat business. Railroad officials commemorated his vision by naming the fledgling City in his honor.

When wheat demand slackened, Kings River water was diverted for crop irrigation, and the region began its over 100-year tradition of bountiful field, tree, and vine fruit harvests. With water and railroad services in place, farming families of European immigrants were recruited, and the settlement was incorporated in 1913, with Ordinance No. 1 adopting and prescribing the style of a Common Seal on February 25, 1913. An important element in the early town was a colony of German Mennonites, whose strong traditions and values still shape Reedley's culture.

ECONOMY
Reedley contributes a wide variety of agricultural products to the County's economy. The area's rich, fertile soil produces the finest fruit, nut, vegetable, grain and cotton varieties. Since 1946, Reedley has been known as the Fruit Basket of the World because it leads the nation in the shipping of fresh fruit.

Thirty fruit and vegetable packing and cold storage facilities, including the world's largest plant, along with nearby wineries, supply tree and vine fruit products. Related manufacturing industries in Reedley include boxes and packing machinery, and automatic packing equipment. The Council-Manager form of government administers a general fund operating budget of over $20, 165,000 with a total budget in excess of $50,795,000. The City has had a Planning Commission since the 1940s and provides full City services, including a municipal airport, water system. sewer plant, and trash collection. A modern, acute-care hospital with a new birthing center provides comprehensive medical coverage. The active Greater Reedley Chamber of Commerce is responsible for significant on-going revitalization and is a catalyst for business growth in the city.

Select estimates of economic characteristics for the City of Reedley are shown in Table 1. City of Reedley's Economic Characteristics.

Table 1. City of Reedley's Economic Characteristics - - - --- - - - --- - - - ~ --~ - ---- -- ----- --- - - ------------ ------ Chairnctte1rnstfo
F amities below poverty level
AH people below poverty level
Median family income
Median household income
Per capita income
Population in labor force
Population employed
Unemployment
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11 .8%

16.0%
$66,774
$61 ,629
$22,826
11,477
10,173

7.1%
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Charracterdstuc City of Reedl~ey
Number of Companies
Table 2. City of Reedley's Employment by Industry and Table 3. City of Reedley's Employment by Occupation detail how the City of Reedley's labor force breaks down by industry and occupation based on estimates from the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.

Table 2. City of Reedley's Employment by Industry
Occupation I # Employed % Employed I
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and 2,768 27.21% Hunting, and Mining Educational Services, and Health 2,425 23.84% Care and Social Assistance Retail Trade 783 7.70%
Manufacturing 797 7.83%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation,
and Accommodation, and Food 439 4.32%
Services
Professional, Scientific, and Mgmt.,
and Administrative and Waste 580 5.70%
Mgmt. Services
Other Services, Except Public 420 4.1 3% Administration Transportation and Warehousing, 385 3.78% and Utilities Public Administration 442 4.34%
Construction 339 3.33%
Wholesale Trade 452 4.44%
Finance and Insurance, and Real 329 3.23% Estate and Rental and Leasing Information 14 0.14%
Total 10,173 100.00%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ Table 3. City of Reedley's Employment by Occupation -~-------------- ----------- -i------- ----- -- -- - - --- - - --- - -- - - - -- - -- -- - --- OcclUlpaitnoll1l 1 # Errnptloyedl
Natural Resources, Construction,
and Maintenance Occupations
Management, Business, Science,
and Arts Occupations
Management, Business, and
Financial Occupations
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2,906
2,439
(743)
0 /o Emriofoyedl

28.57%

23.98%
(30.46%)
8 Occupattton1! # Emplloyedl % Emp~oyedl
Computer, Engineering, and Science (148) (6.07%) Occupations Education, Legal, Community
Service, Arts, and Media (1,152) (47.23%)
Occupations
Healthcare Practitioner and (396} (16.24%) Technical Occupations Service Occupations 1,652 16.24%
Sales and Office Occupations 1,655 16.27%
Production, Transportation, and 1,521 14.95% Material Moving Occupations ,, Total 10,173 100.00%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/

POPULATION
Reedley is a community of many converging cultures and peoples, from Asian, African, Central American, European, Mexican, Native American and South American. This diverse community provides exposure to a mix of social and cultural . influences.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 Population Estimates, the population estimate for the City of Reedley was estimated at 25,441. Select demographic and social characteristics for the City of Reedley from the 2018-2022 ACS are shown in Table 4. City of Reedley's Demographic and Social Characteristics.

Table 4. City of Reedley's Demographic and Social Characteristics Charracterrostnc
Male
Female
Median age
Under 5 years
Under 18 years
65 years and over
White
Asian
Black or African American
American Indian/Alaska Native
Hispanic or Latino {of any race)
High school graduate or higher
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Gender/Age

49.0%

51.0%

31.1 9.4%

30.3%

10.3%
Race/Ethnicity

50.6%

1.3%

1.2%

0.6%

81.3% "'
Education

66.8%
Disability Status
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Charracterwstnc
Population 5 years and over
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9.8%%
10 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND SUMMARY
Reedley's planning team identified the hazards that affect the City and summarized their frequency of occurrence, spatial extent, potential magnitude, and significance specific to Reedley (see Table 6. City of Reedley - Hazard Summaries). Table 5. Risk Methodology shows methodology to how the hazards were ranked. In the context of the plan's planning area, there are no hazards that are unique to Reedley.

Table 5. Risk Methodology
RF Value = {(Probability x .30) + (Impact x .30) + (Spatial Extent x.20) + (Warning Time x .10) + (Duration x .1 O)}
Risk Assessment
Category
Probability: What is
the likelihood of a
hazard event
occurring in a given
year?
Unlikely
Possible
Likely
Highly Likely
Minor
Degrees of Risk
Less than 1 % annual probability 1
Between 1 % and 49.9% annual probability 2
Between 50% and 90% annual probability 3
Greater than 90% annual probability 4
Very few injuries, if any. Only minor property
damage and minimal disruption on quality of
life. Temporary shutdown of critical facilities. 1
Minor injuries. More than 10% of property in
Impact: In terms of affected area damaged or destroyed. injuries, damage, or Complete shutdown of critical facilities for death, would you Limited more than one day. 2
anticipate impacts to 1--------+-----------------1------- ---1 be minor, limited,
critical, or
catastrophic when a
significant hazard
event occurs?
Critical
Catastrophic
Multiple deaths I injuries possible. More than
25% of property in affected area damaged
or destroyed. Complete shutdown of critical
facilities for more than a week. 3
High number of deaths / injuries possible.

More than 50% of property in affected area
damaged or destroyed. Complete shutdown
of critical facilities for 30 days or more. 4
Spatial Extent: How Negligible Less than 1 % of area affected 1 large of an area
could be impacted by Small Between 1% and 10.9% of area affected 2 a hazard event? Are 1--M-o-d-er-a-te---+--B-e_tw_e_e_n_1_1_~_o_a_n_d_2_5_%_o_f_a_li_ea- a-ffect - -ed-------r--3------, impacts localized or
regional? Large Greater than 25% of area affected 4
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Weight
Value
30%
30%
20%
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RF Value = {(Probability x .30) + (Impact x .30) + (Spatial Extent x.20) + (Warning Time x .10) + (Duration x .10)}
Risk Assessment
Category
Warning Time: is
there usually some
lead time associated
with the hazard
event? Have warning
measures been
implemented?
Duration: how long
does the hazard
event usually last?
More than 24
hours
12 to 24 hours
6 to 12 hours
Less than 6
hours
Less than 6
hours
Less than 24
hours
Less than 1
week
More than 1
week
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Degrees of Risk
Self-Defined
Self-Defined
Self-Defined
Self-Defined
Self-Defined
Self-Defined
Self-Defined
Self-Defined
1 2
3 4
1 2
3 4
Weight
Value
10%
10%
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0.3 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 Overall Hazard
Probability Impact Spatial Extent Waming Time Duration Risk Highly Likely Critical Moderate 12 to 24 hours* 24 hours* Avalanche Unlikely Minor Negligible NIA NIA
Dam Failure Possible Critical Large Less than 6 hours
Less than
24 hours
Drought Possible Critical Large
More than 24 More than
hours 1 week
Earthquake Possible Catastrophic Large Less than 6 hours hours Flood/Levee Failure Likely Critical Small More than 24 Less than 1 hours week
Hazardous Materials Possible Critical Large Less than 6 hours Less than 1
week
Human Health Hazards
Epidemic/Pandemic Highly Likely Catastrophic Large
More than 24 More than
hours 1 week
West Nile Virus Highly Likely Minor NIA NIA NIA
Severe Weather
Extreme Likely Limited Large
Morethan24 Less than 1 Medium* Cold/Freeze/Heat hours week Fog Likely Limited Large
More than 24 Less than Medium* hours 24 hours
Heavy More than 24 Less than Rain/Thunderstorm/ Likely Minor Large hours 24 hours Low*
Hail/Lightning/Wind
Tornado Possible Minor Large Less than 6 hours
Less than 6 Low* hours
Winter Storm Highly Likely Minor Large
More than 24 Less than 1 Low* hours week
Soil Hazards
Erosion Likely Limited Moderate NIA NIA Medium
Expansive Soils Possible Limited Large NIA NIA Medium
Land Subsidence Possible Limited Small NIA NIA Medium*
Landslide Unlikely Minor Negligible 12 to 24 hours* Less than 6 Low hours* Volcano Possible Minor Negligible
Less than 6 More than Low hours* 1 week*
Wildfire Possible Critical Negligible 12 to 24 hours* More than Low* 1 week* *Rated on an average basis. For example, warning time for agricultural hazards by vary by the type of hazard (When under the Warning Time and Duration column). *Hazard "Overall Risk" column differs from the risk factor methodology used based on the jurisdiction's Hazard Risk Assessment Worksheet. For example, the "Overall Risk" for a hazard may be High but the jurisdiction assessed the hazard to be a Low risk based on other factors. 2024 Fresno County Hazard Mitigation Plan
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Note: NI A was identified for hazard characteristics when the information was not available or relevant to the hazard/jurisdiction.

Note: Transportation and Rail Incidents were not assessed as a hazard to the planning area, thus they are not included in the table above. Nonetheless, it is important to note that transportation hazards are a concern for the City of Reedley.
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VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
The intent of this section is to assess San Joaquin's vulnerability separate from that of the planning area as a whole, which has already been assessed in the Vulnerability Assessment section in the main plan. This vulnerability assessment analyzes the population, property, and other assets at risk to hazards ranked of medium or high significance that may vary from other parts of the planning area.

The information to support the hazard identification and risk assessment for this Annex was collected through a worksheet, which was distributed to each participating municipality or special district to complete during the 2024 plan update. Information collected was analyzed and summarized in order to identify and rank all the hazards that could impact anywhere within the County, as well as to rank the hazards and to identify the related vulnerabilities unique to each jurisdiction.

Each participating jurisdiction was in support of the main hazard summary identified in the base plan.

However, the hazard summary rankings for each jurisdictional annex may vary slightly due to specific hazard risk and vulnerabilities unique to that jurisdiction (See Figure 6. Table 6. City of Reedley - Hazard Summaries). Identifying these differences helps the reader to differentiate the jurisdiction's risk and vulnerabilities from that of the overall County.

The hazard risk reflects overall ranking for each hazard and is based on the City of Reedley's HMPC member input from the Risk Assessment Worksheet and the risk assessment developed during the planning process (see Chapter 4 of the base plan), which included a more detailed qualitative analysis with best available data.

The hazard summaries in Table 6. City of Reedley - Hazard Summaries reflect the hazards that could potentially affect the City. The discussion of vulnerability for each of the following hazards is located in the Estimating Potential Losses section. Those hazards that are not profiled in the vulnerability assessment were identified as consistent with the County's overall vulnerability assessment.

See Chapter 4 Risk Assessment for details on vulnerability to these hazards.

POPULATION AT RISK
The CDC's Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) is a tool that supports in identifying communities that are vulnerable to hazards and other stressors. Emergencies and disasters often highlight and intensify existing societal inequities, affecting groups based on socioeconomic status, race, age, disability, and other social factors. These events disproportionately impact certain populations, creating additional challenges in preparation, response, and recovery phases. More information on the SVI can be found in Chapter 4 of the base plan under the Social Vulnerability section.

In the City of Reedley, census tracts with a higher SVI are clustered near central and eastern portion of the City, as shown in Figure 4. City of Reedley Social Vulnerability Index. These census tracts may be at more risk of disaster and hazard impacts based on existing social inequities. To equitably reduce impacts to these communities, future planning, preparedness, and mitigation activities should work to address the social inequities that may increase their risk to disaster impacts. The CDC's Interactive SVI Map is a useful tool is understanding which social factors contribute to a census tracts higher overall SVI (e.g., socioeconomic status, race, age, disability, etc.). 1 ~oa.a~~;J.H.'t§DW~Wc~<F9~1rMW1mtiw1h~~ (SVI) I Pl ace and Hea lth I ATSDR ~ttps ://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/placea nd health/svi/interactive_ma p. html 15 Figure 4. City of Reedley Social Vulnerability Index Reedley
Overall SVI
D 0.013 - o.353
D o.353 - o.646
D o.646 - o.785
- 0.785 - 0.918
- 0.918-1
ft. I' I
• I l l
I ,1 I i
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ASSETS AT RISK
This section considers Reedley's assets at risk, including values at risk, critical facilities and infrastructure, historic assets, economic assets, and growth and development trends.

CRITICAL FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
A critical facility may be defined as one that is essential in providing utility or direction either during the response to an emergency or during the recovery operation.

An inventory of critical facilities in the City of Reedley is provided in Table 7. City of Reedley's Critical Facilities and shown in Figure 5. City of Reedley Critical Facilities. Specific facilities and their hazard specific issues as identified by the city's hazard mitigation planning team are listed in Table 8.

City of Reedley's Hazard Specific Issues for Critical Facilities.

Table 7. City of Reedley's Critical Facilities
Criticai~ Facmties Type Number
Airport 2
CalARP 8
Colleges & Universities 1
Fire Station 1
Health Care 1
Waste Water Treatment Facility 1
Police 1
School 17 - Total 32
Source: Fresno County
Table 8. City of Reedley's Hazard Specific Issues for Critical Facilities -, Name of Asset
Reedley City Hall / Police Dept.

Reedley Fire Department
Reedley Municipal Airport
Kings Canyon Unified School
District (X Schools)
Immanuel Schools
Reedley College
Manning Avenue Bridge
Olson Avenue Bridge
Burlington Northern/ Santa Fe
Railroad
Reedley Community Center
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Type* Hazard Specific Issues
El Security / Proximity to Rail
El Security
VF Security
VF Security
VF Security
VF Security / Proximity to Rail
VF Major Transportation Route
VF Major Transportation Route
VF Vulnerability / Commerce
VF Security
17 Name of Asset
Reedley Wastewater Treatment
Facility
Reedley Sports Park Hydropillar
Reedley Municipal Well Sites (7)
Central Valley Transportation Center
Fueling Stations (8)
Hamilton Packing / Cold Storage
Asian Packing / Cold Storage
Thiele Manufacturing
Moonlite Packing / Cold Storage
Gerawan Farming/ Cold Storage
Reedley Lumber Company
City of Reedley Public Works
Maintenance Yard
Adventist Hospital, Reedley
Sequoia Safety Council (Ambulance
Provider)
Reedley Opera House
Palm Village Retirement Center
Golden Living Center
Sierra View Homes
Reedley City Museum
Source: Fresno County
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Type* Hazard Specific Issues
El Security
El Security
El Security
VF Security
VF Security
VF Food Processing (Economic)
VF Food Processing (Economic)
VF Manufacturing (Economic)
VF Food Processing (Economic)
VF Food Processing (Economic)
VF Security
VF Security/ Proximity to Rail
El Security
VF Security
VF Earthquake Collapse (Historic)
VF Security
VF Security
VF Security
VF Security/ Proximity to Rail(Cultural)
18 Figure 5. City of Reedley Critical Facilities
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~
~:) City of Reedley
Critical Facilities & Critical Infrastructure
D Fresno County. CA -f'v-- Rivers
D Bordering Counties ~ - Railroads
Q City Boundaries
• Medical Core Airport Facifities Utilities
Po lice Stations .t
Nursing Ho mes El
Schoo!s e Child Care Centers Iii Waste Wa ter Treatment U..:.,bJ Sio1.?-e.-c{~i: C f .Gc•.•p v..-b!:C/". Dr\'I~ C~1'!T,ofl:rCo,.,,,y <>1 fmi,v, · C<>· tt!flO. 'X':12 7023 Source: CA Geoportal; CA-DFW; Ca/Trans; County of Fresno - G/S; HIFLD, 2022, 0223 2024 Fresno County Hazard Mitigation Plan
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HISTORIC RESOURCES
According to the Southern San Joaquin Valley Archaeological Information Center at California State University Bakersfield, 30 recorded cultural resources are found in and within a 1-mile radius of the project area. Four of these sites are Native American archaeological sites or isolates, while the remainders are historic buildings and sites. Two sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and on the California Register of Historic Resources, the Reedley Opera House and the Old Bank of America Building.

ECONOMIC ASSETS
In 2016, Fresno County produced agricultural goods eclipsing $6.18 Billion in value. Thousands of local jobs - ranging from manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, technical services and beyond - are supported by this industry within the City of Reedley. The Fresno County Department of Agriculture, under the direction of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, is responsible for conducting regulatory and service functions pertaining to the multi- billion-dollar agricultural industry in Fresno County. These functions are mandated by state and federal laws and regulations and by local measures and ordinances by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors. The City works closely with Fresno County, the Fresno Council of Governments, the Fresno County Farm Bureau, and other local and regional agencies in the region to address legislation, regulations, and policies that that address preparations and response for public health emergencies, which includes the potential for agroterrorism, in an effort to protect the area's most significant economic asset.

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
Between 1990 and 2010, Reedley experienced an average annual growth rate of 2.73% per year.

Since 2010, that number has ranged annually between 2.35% & 3.59% per year - with numbers trending consistently up in the most recent years. This trend is one of the major indicators of the City's potential growth over the life of the Agency's General Plan (2030). By analyzing past growth trends, in comparison to the State Department of Finance projections for growth in the San Joaquin Valley, an average annual growth rate of 3% was utilized in the Reedley General Plan. While the vast majority of housing structures in the community are traditional or "site-built", the City permits manufactured housing on a permanent foundation in all zones allowing single family residential uses.

Bounded by the Fresno County/Tulare County line along the southern portion of the City; as well as the Kings River to the West, paced and contiguous growth will take place to the north and east. These areas do not contain any known hazard-related concerns, such as soil hazards, excessive flooding or wildfire. Capacity for critical infrastructure is either in place or appropriately planned for. Design, placement and protection of these items will be a most crucial concern. Additionally, the protection and conservation of water resources will continue to be a major priority, as the area is prone to drought conditions.

The City's General Plan Land Use Map, adopted in February 2014 and last updated in March 2020, is shown in Figure 6. City of Reedley Land Use Map. The General Plan projects that Reedley's population will reach 47,369 by year 2030.

Table 9. City of Reedley's Change in Population and Housing Units shows how the City has grown in terms of population and number of housing units between 2017 and 2022. As of 2020, the population of Reedley was 25,248 with an average growth rate of negative .67 percent. 2024 Fresno County Hazard Mitigation Plan
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Table 9. City of Reedley's Change in Population and Housing Units 25,419 25,248
Estimated
Percent
Charnige2017-,
20)22
-0.67%
2017 # of
Housing
Unnts
7,653
2022
Esfonnatedl #of
iHOIUISirnlg
Units
7,320
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Swvey 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates Esfonatedl
Percent
Chainge2017~
2022
-4.35%
Of the 7,320 housing units in Reedley, 95.2 percent are occupied. Owner-occupied units account for

59.5 percent of all occupied housing. Single family detached homes comprise 74.9 percent of the housing stock in the City.

More general information on growth and development in Fresno County as a whole can be found in "Growth and Development Trends" in the Fresno County Vulnerability and Assets at Risk section of the main plan.
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Figure 6. City of Reedley Land Use Map

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22 ESTIMATING POTENTIAL LOSSES
Fresno County's parcel and assessor data was used to calculate the improved value of parcels. The most vulnerable structures are those in the floodplain ( especially those that have been flooded in the past), unreinforced masonry buildings, and buildings built prior to the introduction of modern-day building codes. Regarding these types of structures, there are currently 62 parcels in the 100-year floodplain and 157 parcels in the 500-year floodplains in the City of Reedley. No further information on vulnerable structures is available. Impacts of past events and vulnerability to specific hazards are further discussed below (see the Hazard Identification section for more detailed information about these hazards and their impacts on Fresno County as a whole).

AGRICULTURAL HAZARDS (HIGH)
Among the largest impacts to agricultural production is the changing weather patterns seen within the Valley over the past decade. More extreme weather threatens the proper growth and maintenance of crops, and harbors the introduction of pest infestation, various plant diseases, and increased fire hazards. Since the plan update in 2018, agriculture has increased in productivity despite challenges from a significant drought period from 2020 to 2023. However, weather-related hazards still pose a significant threat to the agricultural industry in and around the City of Reedley.

DAM FAILURE (MEDIUM)
Reedley is in the mapped inundation area of Pine Flat Dam. Pine Flat Reservoir is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, approximately 20 miles northeast of Reedley. The construction of the 440-foot Pine Flat Dam on the Kings River was completed in 1954. The project's primary purposes are flood control, irrigation, water conservation, and recreation. When completely full, Pine Flat Reservoir is 20 miles long, holds 1 million acre-feet of water, and covers 5,790 acres with 67 miles of shoreline. The upper Kings River is the main tributary that fills the reservoir. According to the Kings River Conservation District, the water management agency encompassing Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties, "In the event of a major release from Pine Flat Dam, downstream flooding could occur over agricultural lands near the riverbanks and possibly within the Cities of Reedley and Kingsburg." The Kings River runs through the western section of the City of Reedley limits.

Dam failures can result from earthquakes, erosion of the face or foundation, improper sitting, rapidly rising floodwaters, structural/design flaws or acts of terrorism. The Pine Flat Dam is a concrete gravity dam. The Jeff L. Taylor Pine Flat Power Plant is a hydroelectric generation station operated by Kings River Conservation District and is located at the base of the dam.

A dam failure will cause loss of life, damage to property, and other ensuing hazards, as well as the displacement of persons residing in the inundation path. Damage to electric transmission lines could impact life support systems in communities outside the immediate hazard areas. A catastrophic dam failure, depending on size of dam and population downstream, could exceed the response capability of local communities. Damage control and disaster relief support would be required from other local governmental and private organizations, and from the state and federal governments. Mass evacuation of the inundated areas would be essential to save lives, if warning time should permit. Extensive search and rescue operations may be required to assist trapped or injured persons. Emergency medical care, food, and temporary shelter would be required for injured or displaced persons. The identification and burial of many dead persons would pose difficult problems; public health would be a major concern.

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These and other emergency/disaster operations could be seriously hampered by the loss of communications, damage to transportation routes, and the disruption of public utilities and other essential services. Governmental assistance could be required and may continue for an extended period. Actions would be required to remove debris and clear roadways, demolish unsafe structures, assist in reestablishing public services and utilities, and provide continuing care and welfare for the affected population including, as required, temporary housing for displaced persons.

The following events occurred due to significant water releases from the Pine Flat Dam described in more detail below.
• 6/19/2017: Between June 18 and June 29, significant water releases from Pine Flat Dam caused flooding along the Kings River, prompting evacuations and levee breaches near Kingsburg, affecting homes, and prompting a large-scale sandbagging operation. The second levee breach on June 24 threatened 90 homes in Tulare County, leading to the evacuation of 300 people and damaging 7 structures. Water levels receded by June 29 after releases from the dam were reduced on June 26, ending the immediate flood threat.
• 5/29/2019: Following cool temperatures, the area warmed up on May 28, leading to seasonable conditions and daily afternoon showers and thunderstorms due to abundant moisture. On May 31, storms in the mountains contributed to heavy rainfall, snowmelt, and significant runoff, causing river levels in the San Joaquin Valley to rise rapidly, notably along the Kings River due to Pine Flat Dam releases. This led to flooding at Lindy's Landing campground near Reedley and the Kings River Golf and Country Club near Kingsburg from May 29, continuing beyond month's end. • 6/01/2019: Because of continued increased releases at Pine Flat Dam. Runoff continued to produce flooding at Lindy's Landing campground near Reedley, and the Kings River Golf and Country Club near Kingsburg well into June. The releases were cut back during the middle of the month and the flood waters receded by the evening of June 19.
• 4/17/2023: Increased releases at Pine Flat dam due to heavy snow melt runoff resulted in flooding near the Kings River downstream of Pine Flat Dam. The increased runoff produced flooding at Lindy's Landing campground near Reedley, and the Kings River Golf and Country Club near Kingsburg.

DROUGHT (HIGH)
Groundwater is the source of domestic water supply for Reedley. The groundwater basin is recharged primarily by rainfall and infiltration, storm water runoff, infiltration from irrigated ditch flows and seepage in the Kings River bottom, and water conservation recharge to natural sloughs in the nearby agricultural area. Agriculture on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley relies largely on water transferred through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta from Northern California. The effects of multi-year droughts over the past several decades have severely narrowed the periods in which massive pumps can be used to move water from north to south. Less water means less acreage planted, creating a spike in unemployment and economic hardship for farm laborers and their communities. The geologic drought has shown how agriculture affects many lives, impacting communities well beyond the farm sector. For the past several years, the City's water utility has been operating at maximum peak performance due to the drought conditions.
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EARTHQUAKE (MEDIUM)
A major earthquake and ground shaking can cause significant social disruption and damage to buildings and infrastructure in the City of Reedley due to the close proximity of earthquake faults.

Earthquakes can cause structural damage, injury, and loss of life, as well as damage to infrastructure networks, such as water, power, gas, communication, and transportation. A significant earthquake could occur and exceed the response capabilities of the City of Reedley. Response and disaster relief support would be required from other cities, private organizations, and from the state and federal governments.

Reedley has experienced several noticeable ground movement incidents, such as the 1983 Coalinga earthquake and the 1989 Watsonville earthquake, but no local damage was sustained.

Socioeconomically disadvantaged communities would experience the most damage due to the event perpetuating a cycle of poverty, displacement, and overall inequities. These communities may not be able to afford earthquake mitigation projects to their property, may not have authority to make such changes due to renting, or may be unhoused. Older adults, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with limited English proficiency are likely are more vulnerable to earthquakes due to lack of access to emergency communications and difficulty in evacuating unsafe structures for example.

EPIDEMIC/PANDEMIC (HIGH)
Based on the recent COVID-19 pandemic, epidemic and pandemic is ranked as high due to high mortality, hospitalizations, and infection rates. The City of Reedley's vulnerability to an epidemic and pandemic is similar to the County's and therefore no further information is needed to add to this section.

FLOOD/LEVEE FAILURE (MEDIUM)
The Kings River begins on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada and flows westerly to Pine Flat Reservoir. Twenty-five miles downstream of this reservoir, the river passes along the west side of Reedley as it flows to the Valley floor. The supply of surface water for the Kings River Basin area comes primarily from two sources, the Kings River and the San Joaquin River. The Kings River flows are regulated by Pine Flat Dam, with a storage capacity of 1,000,000-acre feet. Flows in the river at Reedley come from releases from Pine Flat Dam and tributary inflow. The dam, completed in 1954, was constructed for flood control, irrigation, recreation and water conservation.

The annual flow in the Kings River, as measured at the Reedley Narrows gaging station located three miles upstream of Reedley for the period 1963 to 1987, averages approximately 1,000,000 acre-feet per year. The highest average monthly flows occur in late spring with a maximum flow of approximately 3,000 cubic feet per second (cuffs), while the lowest flows generally occur in late fall with a minimum flow of approximately 290 cfs. Flooding in the Reedley area can occur due to high flows in the Kings River or as a result of local runoff from intense rainfall.

The most recent FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) affecting the City of Reedley was updated in February 2009. According to the FIRM, portions of the Planning Area west of Reed Avenue are subject to 100-year ( or 1-percent-annual-chance) flooding by the Kings River, areas in the northern plan area are subject to a 100-year flooding by the Wahtoke Creek and areas in the eastern plan area are subject to 100-year flooding by the Travers Creek.

According to FEMA's 2016 Flood Insurance Study (FIS), damaging floods occurred in Reedley and the surrounding area in 1867, 1914, 1950, 1958, 1967, 1969, and 1978. Details on some of these events follow:
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• January 1914-Kings River overtopped and damaged the Manning Avenue bridge. The river reached almost a half mile wide, and the river banks and surrounding agricultural land were scoured and eroded.
• November 1950-High flows on the Kings River washed out the Olsen Avenue bridge and threatened the Manning Avenue bridge.
• January-February 1969-A discharge of 17,100 cfs at the community of Piedra resulted in the City's most costly flood.

Recently, The City of Reedley experienced some flooding in May 2019 at Lindy's Landing campground, and again June 2019 and April 2023. Flooding occurred in March 2023 but fortunately did not cause any injuries, deaths, or damages.

The City of Reedley's objectives and policies for managing flood risk are based on the Fresno County Safety Element and on Federal Insurance Administration regulations. The similarity between the City and County Safety Elements should ensure that the City of Reedley and Fresno County follow a uniform approach toward the management of the Kings River flood-prone areas.

VALUES AT RISK
Following the methodology described in the Vulnerability of Fresno County to Specific Hazards section, a flood map for the City of Reedley was created (see Figure 7. City of Reedley Flood Hazard Areas}.

Table 10. City of Reedley's FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood Hazard by Property Type and Table

11. City of Reedley's FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood Hazard by Property Type summarize the values at risk in the City's 100-year and 500-year floodplain, respectively. These tables also detail loss estimates for each flood.

Table 10. City of Reedley's FEMA 1 % Annual Chance Flood Hazard by Property Type Property Parcel Improved Content Total Value Loss
Type Count Value Value Estimate
Primary Use 12 $0 $0 $0 $0
Not
Designated
Vacant 1 $0 $9,066 $9,066 $2,267
Unknown 49
Total 62 $0 $9,066 $9,066 $2,267
Source: City of Reedley parcel data; National Flood Insurance Program Flood Mapping Data Note: The "Exempt'' property type includes government, school, and church owned building for which building value is not given.
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Table 11. City of Reedley's FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood Hazard by Property Type Property Parcel Improved Content Total Value Loss
Type Count Value Value Estimate
Primary Use 9 $0 $0 $0 $0
Not
Designated
Single-Family 144 $39,218,838 $1 2,958,384 $52, 177,222 $1 3,044,306 Residence
Vacant 4 $0 $582,617 $582,617 $ 145,654
Total 157 $39,218,838 $13,541,001 $52,759,839 $13,189,960 Source: City of Reedley parcel data; National Flood Insurance Program Flood Mapping Data Based on this analysis, the City of Reedley has limited assets at risk to the 100-year and 500-year floods. 62 parcels are located within the 100-year floodplain, with a total value of $9,066. An additional 157 parcels valued at over $52 million fall within the 500- year floodplain.

Applying the 25 percent damage factor, there is a 1 percent chance in any given year of a 100-year flood causing roughly $2,267 in damage, and a 0.02 percent chance of a 500-year flood causing $13 million in damage. This information is detailed in Figure 8. City of Reedley Flood Hazard Area Buildings at Risk.

Limitations: This model may include structures in the floodplains that are elevated at or above the level of the base-flood elevation, which will likely mitigate flood damage. Also, the assessed values are likely below the actual market values. Thus, the actual value of assets at risk may be higher than those included herein.
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POPULATION AT RISK
Using 2020 census data and the digital flood insurance rate map, population at risk was calculated for the 100-year and 500-year floods based on the number of residential properties at risk and the average number of persons per household (3.17). This analysis found that approximately 16,628 people are at risk of impacts from a 100-year flood, and 11,547 additional people are at risk of being impacted by a 500-year flood.

Generally, within the United States, communities disproportionately at risk of flooding impacts and damage are communities placed in low-lying areas due to social and economic inequities, especially in urban settings. For example, these communities may not have ease of access to shelters during a flood event which can further increase vulnerability based on factors such as age, disability, and access to transportation. 2

INSURANCE COVERAGE, CLAIMS PAID, AND REPETITIVE LOSSES
The City of Reedley joined the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) on September 30, 1982, NFIP data indicates that as of March 19, 2024, there were 18 flood insurance policies in force in the City with $19,231 in total premium or total paid. According to the FEMA Community Information System accessed March 19, 2024, there are no Repetitive Loss or Severe Repetitive Loss properties, and zero claims located in the jurisdiction.

CRITICAL FACILITIES AT RISK
Critical facilities are those community components that are most needed to withstand the impacts of disaster as previously described. In the City of Reedley there are no critical facilities located in the 100- or 500-year floodplain.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (HIGH)
The City of Reedley is susceptible to hazardous materials release from the result of transportation accidents or spills of stored materials used at an industrial business. The significance of the problems to the environment, property, or human health is dependent on the type, location and quantity of the material released.

Manning Avenue and the San Joaquin Valley Railroad both run through the heart of Reedley. There is the potential for hazardous material spills on these transportation routes. Numerous commercial transportation vehicles travel Manning Avenue with various types and quantities of hazardous materials. The San Joaquin Valley Railroad is strictly a commercial freight transportation system. Large quantities and numerous types of hazardous materials are transported through Reedley by rail on a daily basis. Of particular concern is the large number of liquefied petroleum gas vessels that are transported on the system. A derailment and fire, with large exploding liquefied petroleum gas vessels, could cause widespread damage to the City. Although warning devices have been installed to decrease the potential for a rail incident, increased rail and vehicle traffic in the City allow for the occurrence in the future.
~oa4/ijJ~8R,~.~~n'i1f~~~-~iY~M~l'~1tfP, F. High urban flood risk and no shelter access disproportion ally impacts vulnerable 30 ~ommunit ies in th e USA. Commun Earth En viron 5, 2 {2024). https ://doi.org/10.1038/s43 247-023-01165-x There are also stationary quantities of hazardous materials used by the agricultural industry that are stored and used within Reedley and in the surrounding areas. There is the potential for hazardous materials releases from large industrial plants in Reedley. Facilities such as these throughout the City are less of a threat due to current laws and regulations requiring them to have contingency and evacuation plans. The Reedley Fire Department is responsible to check compliance of these facilities and maintain records of stored quantities of hazardous materials.

Additional causes of hazardous materials spills could be clandestine dumping of toxic or hazardous waste on public or private property. As the costs and restrictions increase for legitimate hazardous waste disposal sites, illegal dumping of hazardous materials may also increase proportionately.

Besides the immediate effect of hazardous materials incidents on scene, there are also ancillary effects such as the impact on waterways and drainage systems, and the evacuation of schools, business districts, and residential areas.

There have been 2 hazardous materials incidents from 2017-2022 that have occurred in the City of Reedley. Of the 2 incidents, there have been 2 fixed hazardous materials incidents. There were no injuries, damage, or deaths during the time period. One incident required evacuation however, the number of evacuees is unknown. 3 There are eight CalARP hazardous materials facilities located in the City of Reedley.

SOIL HAZARDS: EROSION (MEDIUM)
Because the topography of the Reedley area is relatively flat, erosion does not have a significant impact in the area. Moderate-to-severe water erosion potential does exist, however, along the bluffs of the Kings River as a result of the steep slope conditions found in that area. Gullies can be started at the onset of the rainy season; and, once started, they can cut back into the adjacent level soils. It is generally more difficult to control such gullies than to prevent them. In areas of the bluff where there are gopher or squirrel burrows, tunnel erosion may result since such burrows can collapse. As a result, water and rodent management may be needed on the bluffs.

A band of Atwater (AoA) soil is found in the northeastern portion of the Planning Area. This soil consists of stabilized old dunes of wind-sorted materials which are susceptible to moderate-to- severe wind erosion during infrequent periods of high wind.

SOIL HAZARDS: EXPANSIVE SOILS (MEDIUM)
Severe expansive soil conditions which could cause heavy damage to buildings, roads, and other structures are rare within the Planning Area. They are limited to the Cometa (CzaD) soil, with its dense clay subsoil, which is found in the far northwestern portion of the Planning Area. Although, according to the Soils Conservation Service, this soil has a severe limitation rating for most urban type land uses, its relatively isolated location will insure that it will not adversely impact Reedley's future development.

Moderately expansive soils - including soils in the Ramona (Rb; Re) and San Joaquin (ScA; SeA) Series - are found in a relatively large area within the northeastern and eastern portions of the Planning Area. Although these areas are generally planned for urban uses, moderately expansive soils will usually cause damage only to substandard structures and to flatwork such as streets and patios. In addition, foundations can usually be especially engineered to minimize damage due to these moderately expansive soils. The Ramona and San Joaquin soils, however, also have a severe ~0}~~~?i iS~lJl8tt'M M-ii~!~~f~~~es ( Ca IO ES) Sp i 11 Re I ease Reporting, 2017 -2 02 2, https ://www. ca lo es. ca. gov/ offi ce-031 r he-d i recto r/operation s/ response-operati on s/fi re-rescue/h a za rdo us-m ateri a Is/ s pi I I-rel ease-re po rting/ limitation rating for use as septic tank absorption fields and storm drainage basin sites because of their slow permeability.

WILDFIRE (LOW)
Wildfires are a low risk for the City of Reedley, as the Wildfire Hazard Severity Zone is outside of the city limits, shown in Figure 9. City of Reedley Wildfire Hazard Severity Zones.

Figure 9. City of Reedley Wildfire Hazard Severity Zones - Fresno County Hazard Mitigation Plan D -noCounly. CA Q COyBoundmie, ~ ~ # City of Reedley D Bordering Counties /',./ Railro ads Wildfire Hazard Severity Zones
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CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
Capabilities are the programs and policies currently in use to reduce hazard impacts or that could be used to implement hazard mitigation activities. This capabilities assessment is divided into five sections: regulatory mitigation capabilities, administrative and technical mitigation capabilities, fiscal mitigation capabilities, mitigation outreach and partnerships, and other mitigation efforts.

To develop this capability assessment, the jurisdictional planning representatives used a matrix of common mitigation activities to inventory which of these policies or programs were in place. The team then supplemented this inventory by reviewing additional existing policies, regulations, plans, and programs to determine if they contributed to reducing hazard-related losses.

During the plan update process, this inventory was reviewed by the jurisdictional planning representatives and Witt O'Brien's consultant team to update information where applicable and note ways in which these capabilities have improved or expanded. Additionally, in summarizing current capabilities and identifying gaps, the jurisdictional planning representatives also considered their ability to expand or improve upon existing policies and programs as potential new mitigation strategies. The City of Reedley's updated capabilities are summarized below. A summary of the mitigation capabilities is summarized in Table 12. City of Reedley Mitigation Capability Summary.

Table 12. City of Reedley Mitigation Capability Summary Area Degree of Capability
Limited Moderate High
Planning and Regulatory X Capability
Administrative and X Technical Capability
Fiscal Capability X
Available Staff X
Political Support/Interest X
Community Support X

REGULATORY MITIGATION CAPABILITIES
Table 13. City of Reedley's Regulatory Mitigation Capabilities lists regulatory mitigation capabilities, including planning and land management tools, typically used by local jurisdictions to implement hazard mitigation activities and indicates those that are in place in Reedley.

Table 13. City of Reedley's Regulatory -Mitigation Capabilities In Place
Tool/Program . Adopted/Updated
Yes No
Building Codes (please
indicate UCC or IBC + year) --
12/2022
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Development
Yes No '
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Implement
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Development Expect to Tool/Program Adopted/Updated Implement Yes No I Yes No I I
Community Emergency X X Response Team (CERT)
Community Rating System X (CRS Program of the NFIP)
Emergency Management X X Accreditation Program (EMAP)
Fire Code X 12/2022
Firewise Community X X
Floodplain Management/Flood X 02/1995 Damage Prevention Ordinance Land Use/Development X 03/2020 Planning
National Flood Insurance X 09/1 982 Program (NFIP)
Post Disaster
Redevelopment/Reconstruction X X
Plan/Ordinance
Storm Ready X
Stormwater Management X 04/201 6 Plan/Ordinance
Subdivision X 04/2000 Regulations/Ordinance
Two Weeks Ready X
Unified Development X X Ordinance
Zoning Ordinance X 09/1980

PLANNING MITIGATION CAPABILITIES
Table 14. City of Reedley Planning Capabilities lists regulatory mitigation capabilities, including planning and land management tools, typically used by local jurisdictions to implement hazard mitigation activities and indicates those that are in place in Reedley.

Table 14. City of Reedley Planning Capabilities
Reg1U1~.attorry 7f oo~
llfl1l P~ace
Yes/No
Capital Improvement Plan Yes (CIP)
Climate Resiliency or No Adaptation Plan
Community Wildfire No Protection Plan (CWPP}
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Yes/No
No
No
Comments
06/2023 adopted/updated
34 Regulatory Too~ ~n Plaice Underr Deve~opment Comments Yes/Nie Yes/Nlo Comprehensive Emergency Yes 08/2017 adopted/updated Management Plan Comprehensive Land Use
Plan {or General, Master, or Yes 03/2020 adopted/updated Growth Management Plan)
Continuity of Operations Plan Yes 08/2017 adopted/updated (COOP) Disaster Recovery Plan Yes No 08/2017 adopted/updated
Economic Development'Plan No No
Emergency Operations Plan 08/2017 adopted/updated,
(EOP) Yes Yes expected completion Fall
2024
Evacuation Plan Yes 0812017 adopted/updated
Flood Response Plan Yes 0812017 adopted/updated
Floodplain Management Yes 02/1995 adopted/updated Plan/Flood Mitigation Plan Hazard Mitigation Plan Yes Yes
Historic Preservation Plan No No
Natural Resources Protection Yes 03/2020 adopted/updated Plan (NRPP} Open Space Management
Plan (Parks and Yes 2009 adopted/updated
Rec/Greenway Plan)
Threat Hazard Identification Yes 08/2017 adopted/updated and Risk Assessment CITY OF REEDLEY GENERAL PLAN 2030
The purpose of the General Plan 2030 Update is to develop a document that includes the vision of the City of Reedley, is easy to read and complies with the laws of California. This General Plan will supersede the previously adopted General Plans and is directing expansion and diversification of the City's economic base. The City recognizes that residential growth is beneficial; however, it is also understood that growth must be balanced with local employment opportunities, City services, and increased sales tax revenues to support continued City services. The General Plan addresses the need for master planning local infrastructure to accommodate growth. The document will define what kind of community Reedley should be in the future. The general plan includes eight out of the nine state mandated elements including land use, circulation, housing, conservation, noise, open space, safety, air quality. The latest plan update does not include the newly required environmental justice element.

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CONSERVATION, OPEN SPACE, PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT
Hazardous Materials
Table 15. Hazardous Materials Policies
Policy Policy Description Number
COSP4.6A Minimize exposure of the public to toxic air emissions and odors from industrial, manufacturing, and processing facilities.

The City shall require residential projects and other sensitive receptors to be located an adequate COSP4.6.1 distance from existing and potential sources of toxic emissions such as freeways, industrial sites, and hazardous material locations.

COSP 4.6.2 The City shall require new air pollution point sources such as industrial, manufacturing, and processing facilities to be located an adequate distance from residential areas and other sensitive receptors.

Require project proponent's to prepare health risk assessments in accordance with SJVAPCD COSP4.6.3 procedures when the proposed industrial process has toxic emissions designated by the state as a toxic air contaminant or, similarly, by the federal government as a hazardous air pollutant.

COSP4.6.4 Designate industrial land in areas well-separated from sensitive uses. Protect vacant industrial sites from encroachment by residential or other sensitive uses through appropriate zoning Air Quality
Table 16. Air Quality Policies
Policy Policy Description Number
COSP4.7A Minimize particulate emissions from sources under the jurisdictions of the City of Reedley COSP 4.7.1 The City shall work with the SJVAPCD to reduce particulate emissions from construction, grading, excavation, and demolition to the maximum extent feasible.

The City shall require all access roads, driveways, and parking areas serving new development to be COSP4.7.2 constructed with materials that minimize particulate emissions and are appropriate to the scale and intensity of use.

COSP4.7.3 The City shall reduce PM10 emissions from City-maintained facilities to the maximum extent feasible.

The City shall include PM10 control measures as conditions of approval for subdivision maps, site plans, and grading permits to assist in implementing the SJVAPCD's Regulation VIII, Fugitive PM10 COSP4.7.4 Prohibitions. In addition to Regulation VIII, apply as feasible the mitigation measures to reduce PM10 emissions contained in Air Quality Guidelines for General Plans, published by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, 2005
COSP 4.7.5 Use strategies to minimize soil disturbance.

SAFETY ELEMENT
Flooding
Table 17. Flooding Policies ---------- ------------- - - ------------ -- --- - ~ ------- - -- -- -- -- - - -- Policy p 1
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SE 5.1A Minimize the potential for damage caused by inundation in flood hazards areas.

SE 5.1.1
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Policy Policy Description Number
resources in the floodplain including, but not limited to, emergency preparedness plans, flood control works, floodplain management regulations and open space plans.

Flood hazard regulations shall be applied to all property subject to a 100-year flood. Staff shall evaluate all permits for development located within a 100-year flood area and apply the following:

SE 5.1.2 a} Portions of the 100-year flood hazard area to remain free of all new obstructions in order to reasonably provide for the passage of floodwaters of a given magnitude. b} limited development, subject to City policies and Federal Flood Insurance Program requirements, may be permitted if adequate floodproofing measures are constructed.

Areas identified on floodplain maps are subject to flooding, but on which detailed flood studies ( delineating the area and depth of a 100-year flood) are not yet available, shall be treated as Flood-Fringe SE 5.1.3 areas unless conclusive evidence is presented to the contrary. Any development requiring a City permit in these flood-hazard lands shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. The following conditions should apply
SE 5.1.4 Where there are accurate and detailed flood-hazard maps that indicate the exact area and depth of inundation by a 100-year flood,
All flood proofing shall be done in a manner that will not cause floodwaters to be diverted onto adjacent property, increase flood hazards to property located elsewhere, or otherwise adversely affect other property.
a) Anchorage to resist flotation and lateral movement
b) Use of special water resistant paints, membranes. or mortars to reduce seepage of water through walls
c) Addition of weight to structures to resist flotation d) Construction of water and waste systems to prevent the entrance of floodwaters SE 5.1.5 e) Construction to resist rupture or collapse caused by water pressure or floating debris f) Location of all electrical equipment, circuits, and installed electrical appliances in a manner that will assure they are not subject to inundation by a 100-year flood g) Flood-proofing shall be required for structural storage facilities containing chemicals, explosives, buoyant materials, flammable liquids, or other toxic materials which could be hazardous to public health, safety, and welfare. These shall be located in a manner which will assure that the facilities are: a) situated at elevation above the heigh associated with the 100-year flood protection elevation; or b) adequately flood-proofed to prevent flotation of storage containers or damage to storage containers which could result in the escape of toxic materials into floodwaters.

In flood-hazard areas, all public utilities and facilities, such as road, sewage disposal, gas, electrical, and SE 5.1.6 water systems, shall be located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage to the facilities.

This work shall be done in a manner that will not adversely affect other property.

Open space uses should be encouraged in flood-hazard areas and Land Conservation Contracts and SE 5.1.7 Open Space and Scenic Easements should be made available by the County to property owners within 100-year flood areas located in the unincorporated area.

Geologic Hazards
Table 18. Geologic Hazard Policies
- NPolibcy , Policy Description
um er
SE5.2A
SE 5.2.1
Protect the lives and property of residents of the Reedley area by establishing urban growth patterns and development policies which recognizes 1he limitations of soils and physical features.

Development should be prohibited in areas where corrective measures to affect the geologic hazard are not feasible.
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Fire Hazards
Table 19. Fire Hazards Policies
Policy
Number
SE 5.3A
SE 5.3.9
Policy Description
Minimize the loss of life and damage to property as a result of fire.

Provide public safety education and awareness and ensure fire code compliance Seismic Hazards
Table 20. Seismic Hazards Policies
Policy Policy Description Number
SE5.4A Minimize serious physical damage to structures used for human occupancy and to critical facilities and structures where large numbers of people are ept to congregate.

A building or structure constructed prior to 1948 should be examined to determine the earthquake SE 5.4.1 resistant capacity. If the structure is determined to be below an acceptable standards a program to minimize potential hazard should be established.

Structures of more than 50 feet or four (4) stories, or requiring special design considerations for seismic hazards shall be constructed consistent with State law. Additional factors to be considered, as recommended in the Five County Seismic Safety Element, are as follows a) A dynamic analysis procedure shall be used for assessing structural design requirements for structures of more than 50 feet or four (4) stories SE 5.4.2 b) Critical facilities should be designed at double the current seismic design forces required in Zone 3 by the current California Uniform Building Code
c) The bracing and anchoring of all mechanical and electrical equipment for critical facilities shall be designed to designed to withstand lateral seismic forces equal to 20 percent of its total dead load.

Hazardous Materials
Table 21. Hazardous Materials Policies
Policy Policy Description Number
SE 5.6A Protect the public and the environment from exposure to hazardous materials SE 5.6.1 Assess the risk involving the transportation, disposal, manufacture, storage and handling of any hazardous materials at all levels of planning.

SE 5.6.2 Residential development in close proximity to heavy industrial zones shall be avoided.

SE 5.6.3 Establish a program to obtain hazardous materials control, technical assistance and cleanup to response to hazardous materials incidents
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ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL MITIGATION CAPABILITIES
Table 22. City of Reedley's Administrative and Technical Mitigation Capabilities identifies the personnel responsible for activities related to mitigation and loss prevention in Reedley.

Table 22. City of Reedley's Administrative and Technical Mitigation Capabilities Staff and Personnel Department or
Resources Yes No Single Staff Comments
Member
City Manager,
Emergency Manager X Police Chief, Fire
Chief
Engineers or professionals Community trained in construction practices related to buildings X Development
and/or infrastructure Department
Fiscal Management or X Assistant City
Procurement Specialists Manager
Floodplain Manager X City Manager, Fire
Chief. Police Chief
Land Surveyors X
Land Community
Use/Management/Development X Development
Planning Department
Planners or engineers with an Engineering understanding of natural X Department and/or human-caused hazards Community
Resource Development Staff X Development,
or Grant-writing Engineering
Department
Scientists familiar with the Fire, Police,
hazards of the community X Engineering, Public
Works
Staff experienced with Engineering Geographic Information X Department Systems (GIS) Staff with education or Public Works
expertise to assess the X Department, Fire
community's vulnerability to Department, Police
hazards Department

FISCAL MITIGATION CAPABILITIES
Table 23. City of Reedley's Fiscal Mitigation Capabilities identifies financial tools or resources that the City could potentially use to help fund mitigation activities. 2024 Fresno County Hazard Mitigation Plan
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Table 23. City of Reedley's Fiscal Mitigation Capabi lities Staff or I
Personnel Never Used Previously Currently Used , Comments Used Resource I Capital
Improvement X
Programming
Community
Development Block X
Grants (CDBG)
Special Purpose
Taxes ( or taxing X
districts}
Gas/Electric Utility N/A Fee
Water/Sewer Fees X
Stormwater Utility N/A Fees
Development X Impact Fees
General Obligation,
revenue, and/or X
Special Tax Bonds
Partnering
Agreements or X Intergovernmental
Agreements
FEMAHazard
Mitigation X Assistance Grants
(HMGP, FMA, PDM)
Homeland Security X Grants (HSGP)
USDA Rural
Development N/A
Agency Grants
US Economic
Development N/A Administration
Grants
Infrastructure
Investment and N/A
Jobs Act (IIJA)

MITIGATION OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIPS
The City of Reedley administers a variety of outreach efforts to support mitigation. The City's website offers ongoing and seasonal information pertaining to water conservation and general public safety and maintenance issues. The Reedley Fire and Police Departments provide year- round safety education at schools, downtown public events, service clubs and the annual open house. The Reedley Fire Department also administers the HomeSAFE program which provides smoke alarms for qualifying 2024 Fresno County Hazard Mitigation Plan
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households. The "Reedley Communicator" is a quarterly publication by the City of Reedley issued to its residents with various helpful tips and safety information.

OTHER MITIGATION EFFORTS
Based on the capabilities assessment, the City of Reedley has several existing mechanisms in place that will help to mitigate hazards. These capabilities remain relevant as priorities set forth in the prior hazard mitigation plan are unchanged. In addition to these existing capabilities, there are also opportunities to expand or improve on these policies and programs to further protect the community.

Some of the possible opportunities for enhancement of the City's existing mitigation program are listed below.
• Develop a Drought Contingency Plan that will help to create a framework for drought response and mitigation in the City of Reedley.
• Develop a stormwater management program
• Develop an Evacuation Plan in partnership with the County and specific to hazardous materials incidents.
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MITIGATION STRATEGY

MITIGATION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The City of Reedley adopts the hazard mitigation goals and objectives developed by the HMPC and described in Chapter 5 Mitigation Strategy.

INCORPORATION INTO EXISTING PLANNING MECHANISMS
The information contained within this plan, including results from the Vulnerability Assessment, and the , Mitigation Strategy will be used by the City to help inform updates and the development of local plans, programs and policies. The Community Development Department, specifically the Planning and Building Divisions may utilize the hazard information when reviewing site plan application or when reviewing a building permit application. The Engineering Department may use this information while managing the City's Capital Improvement Program and help to focus future Capital Improvement Projects. The City will also incorporate this LHMP into the Safety Element of their General Plan, as recommended by Assembly Bill (AB) 2140.

As noted in Chapter 7 Plan Implementation, the HMPC representatives from Reedley will report on efforts to integrate the hazard mitigation plan into local plans, programs and policies and will report on these efforts at the annual HMPC plan review meeting. The previous 2018 plan was integrated into the city's Drought Mitigation Planning for ponding basins, Back-up Generator Plan for Community Center (EOG), and flood mitigation planning including hardening critical infrastructure assets near the Kings River.

CONTINUED COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE

PROGRAM
The City has been an NFIP participating community since 1982. In addition to the mitigation actions identified herein the City will continue to comply with the NFIP. This includes ongoing activities such as enforcing local floodplain development regulations, including issuing permits for appropriate development in Special Flood Hazard Areas and ensuring that this development mitigated in accordance with the regulations. This will also include periodic reviews of the floodplain ordinance to ensure that it is clear and up to date and reflects new or revised flood hazard mapping. 2024 Fresno County Hazard Mitigation Plan
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MITIGATION ACTIONS
The planning team for the City of Reedley identified and prioritized the following mitigation actions based on the risk assessment. Background information and information on how each action will be implemented and administered, such as ideas for implementation, responsible office, potential funding, estimated cost, and timeline are also included.

In addition to implementing the mitigation action below the City of Reedley will be participating in the county-wide, multi-jurisdictional action of developing and conducting a multi-hazard seasonal public awareness program, with an emphasis on drought. The county-wide project will be led by the County in partnership with all municipalities and special districts. The City agrees to help disseminate information on hazards provided by the County. More information on the action can be found in the base plan Chapter 5 Mitigation Strategy.

While epidemics and pandemics are ranked as high risk, there are no mitigations actions listed below.

Mitigation, planning, and preparedness activities are being led by the Fresno County Department of Health.

1. BACK-UP GENERA TOR FOR COMMUNITY CENTER (DESIGNATED EOC) Hazard(s) Addressed: Multi-Hazard: agriculture and drought Issue/Background: Provide backup power generator for the Reedley Community Center which is a designated Emergency Operations Center.

Other Alternatives: None
Cost Estimate: $150,000
Benefits: Will provide critical continuous emergency capabilities such as communications for response, operations, evacuations, and recovery efforts.

Responsible Office: City of Reedley Public Works
Priority (High, Medium, Low): High
Potential Funding: FEMA HMGP
Schedule: Within 5 years
Status: New action in 2024
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DATE:

TITLE:

REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL
[81 Consent
D Regular Item
D Workshop
D Closed Session
D Public Hearing
ITEM NO: _ q_-_
August 26, 2025

CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS (A) AND (B) RELATED TO LEAGUE OF

CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

A) APPROVAL FOR TRAVEL AND CONFERENCE RELATED EXPENSES FOR

MAYOR TUTTLE AND COUNCIL MEMBER CRUTCHFIELD
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-064 DESIGNATING A VOTING DELEGATE FOR

THE ANNUAL MEETING
SUBMITTED: Ruthie Greenwood, City Clerk fl»
APPROVED: Nicole R. Zieba, City Manager

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action:

A) Request the City Council to approve the travel expenses for Mayor Tuttle and Council Member Crutchfield to attend the League of California Cities Council Annual Business Meeting in October 2025.

B) Request that the City Council adopt Resolution 2025-064 and appoint Council Member Crutchfield as Reedley's Voting Delegate.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mayor Tuttle and Council Member Crutchfield are registered to attend the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting. According to the City's Expense Reimbursement and Travel/Conference Policy for Legislative Officials, Section 8 of the policy states: "Travel Authorization Process: Conference and overnight travel by a Legislative official shall be pre-approved by having the item placed on the City Council Consent Calendar. If time does not permit pre-approval, then the Council shall be asked to ratify the approval at a subsequent Council meeting ... "
Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 2025-064 appointing Council Member Michael Crutchfield as the Voting Delegate. After approval of Resolution No. 2025-064, the Annual Conference Voting Delegate/Alternate form will be submitted by deadline of September 24, 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT
No new appropriations are needed for this reimbursement as limited conference attendance for elected officials is included in the annual City budget.

ATTACHMENT

1. Resolution No. 2025-064

2. 2025 Annual Conference Voting Delegation Form
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-064

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REEDLEY

DESIGNATING A VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF

CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
WHEREAS, the League of Cities 2025 Annual Conference is scheduled for October 8-10, 2025 in Long Beach, California; and
WHEREAS, the annual business meeting of the conference is scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025; and
WHEREAS, each City must designate one voting delegate by Council action.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Reedley as follows:

Council Member Michael Crutchfield has been designated as the primary voting delegate for the City of Reedley.

The foregoing resolution was approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Reedley on the 26th day of August, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Matthew Tuttle, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ruthie Greenwood, City Clerk

LEAGUE OF

CALIFORNIA
CITIES
Council Action Advised by September 24, 2025
DATE: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
TO: Mayors, Council Members, City Clerks, and City Managers RE: DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Oct. 8-10, 2025 Long Beach Convention Center
Every year, the League of California Cities convenes a member-driven General Assembly at the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The General Assembly is an important opportunity where city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy.

Taking place on Oct. 10, the General Assembly is comprised of voting delegates appointed by each member city; every city has one voting delegate. Your appointed voting delegate plays an important role during the General Assembly by representing your city and voting on resolutions.

To cast a vote during the General Assembly, your city must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote if the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity. Voting delegates may either be an elected or appointed official.

Action by Council Required. Consistent with Cal Cities bylaws, a city's voting delegate and up to two alternates must be designated by the city council. Please note that designating the voting delegate and alternates must be done by city council action and cannot be accomplished by individual action of the mayor or city manager alone.

Following council action, please submit your city's delegates through the online submission portal by Wed., Sept. 24. When completing the Voting Delegate submission form, you will be asked to attest that council action was taken. You will need to be signed in to your My Cal Cities account when submitting the form.

Submitting your voting delegate form by the deadline will allow us time to establish voting delegate/alternate records prior to the conference and provide pre-conference communications with voting delegates.

Conference Registration Required. The voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. They need not register for the entire conference; they may register for Friday only. Conference registration is open on the Cal Cities website.
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For a city to cast a vote, one voter must be present at the General Assembly and in possession of the voting delegate card and voting tool. Voting delegates and alternates need to pick up their conference badges before signing in and picking up the voting delegate card at the voting delegate desk. This will enable them to receive the special sticker on their name badges that will admit the voting delegate into the voting area during the General Assembly.

Please view Cal Cities' event and meeting policy in advance of the conference.

Transferring Voting Card to Non-Designated Individuals Not Allowed. The voting delegate card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates, but only between the voting delegate and alternates. If the voting delegate and alternates find themselves unable to attend the General Assembly, they may not transfer the voting card to another city official.

Seating Protocol during General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

The voting delegate desk, located in the conference registration area of the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, will be open at the following times: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 17, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On Friday, Oct. 18, the voting delegate desk will be open at the General Assembly, starting at 7:30 a.m., but will be closed during roll calls and voting.

The voting procedures that will be used at the conference are attached to this memo.

Please share these procedures and this memo with your council and especially with the individuals that your council designates as your city's voting delegate and alternates.

Once again, thank you for submitting your voting delegate and alternates by Wednesday, Sept. 24. If you have questions, please contact Zach Seals at zsea ls@c alciti es. org.

Attachments:
• General Assembly Voting Guidelines
• Information Sheet: Cal Cities Resolutions and the General Assembly 1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org -

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CITIES
General Assembly Voting Guidelines
l. One City One Vote. Each member city has a right to cast one vote on matters pertaining to Cal Cities policy.

2. Designating a City Voting Representative. Prior to the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, each city council may designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates; these individuals are identified on the voting delegate form provided to the Cal Cities Credentials Committee.

3. Registering with the Credentials Committee. The voting delegate, or alternates, may pick up the city's voting card at the voting delegate desk in the conference registration area. Voting delegates and alternates must sign in at the voting delegate desk. Here they will receive a special sticker on their name badge and thus be admitted to the voting area at the General Assembly.

4. Signing Initiated Resolution Petitions. Only those individuals who are voting delegates (or alternates), and who have picked up their city's voting card by providing a signature to the credentials committee at the voting delegate desk, may sign petitions to initiate a resolution.

5. Voting. To cast the city's vote, a city official must have in their possession the city's voting card and voting tool; and be registered with the credentials committee. The voting card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates but may not be transferred to another city official who is neither a voting delegate nor alternate.

6. Voting Area at General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

7. Resolving Disputes. In case of dispute, the credentials committee will determine the validity of signatures on petitioned resolutions and the right of a city official to vote at the General Assembly.
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How it works: Cal Cities
Resolutions and the General Assembly
Developing League of California Cities policy is a dynamic process that engages a wide range of members to ensure Cal Cities represents cities with one voice. These policies directly guide Cal Cities' advocacy to promote local decision-making, and lobby against statewide policies that erode local control.

The resolutions process and General Assembly is one way that city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. If a resolution is approved at the General Assembly, it becomes official Cal Cities policy. Here's how resolutions and the General Assembly work.

Prior to the Annual Conference and E~po
General Resolutions
Sixty days before the
~ Annual Conference
and Expo, Cal Cities
members may submit
policy proposals on ____,,.
issues of importance
to cities. The resolution must
have the concurrence of at least
five additional member cities or
individual members.

Policy Committees
e e e The Cal Cities
Q President assigns
general resolutions
to policy committees
where members
review, debate, and recommend
positions for each policy proposal.

Recommendations are forwarded
to the Resolutions Committee.

During the Annual Conference and Expo
Petitioned Resolutions
The petitioned
resolution is an
alternate method
to introduce policy
proposals during
the annual conference. The
petition must be signed by
voting delegates from l 0% of
member cities, and submitted to
the Cal Cities President at least
24 hours before the beginning
of the General Assembly.

General Assembly
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Resolutions Committee
• • • The Resolutions
Q Committee considers
all resolutions. General
Resolutions approved1 by
either a policy committee
or the Resolutions Committee are next
considered by the General Assembly.

General resolutions not approved, or
referred for further study by both a
policy committee and the Resolutions
Committee do not go to the General
Assembly. All Petitioned Resolutions
are considered by the General
Assembly, unless disqualified.2
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During the General Assembly, voting delegates
debate and consider general and petitioned
resolutions forwarded by the Resolutions
Committee. Potential Cal Cities bylaws
amendments are also considered at this meeting.

Who's who
Cal Cities policy
-development is a memberinformed process,
grounded in the voices and
experiences of city officials
throughout the state.

The Resolutions Committee
includes representatives
from each Cal Cities
diversity caucus, regional
division, municipal
department, and policy
committee, as well as
individuals appointed by
the Cal Cities president.

Voting delegates
are appointed by each
member city; every city
has one voting delegate.

The General Assembly is a
meeting of the collective
body of all voting
delegates -one from
every member city.

Seven policy committees
meet throughout the year
to review and recommend
positions to take on bills
and regulatory proposals.

Policy committees include
members from each Cal
Cities diversity caucus,
regional division, and
municipal department,
as well as individuals
appointed by the Cal
Cities president.
: The_ ~esolution Co:'1mittee can ~ men~ a general resoluti?n prior to s_ending it to the General Assembly.

Pet1t1 oned Resolutions may be disqua lified by the Resolutions Committee according to Cal Cities Bylaws Article VI. Sec. 5(f) .

For more information visit www.calcities.ora/aeneral-assemblv

REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL
DATE: August 26, 2025
C8J Consent
D Regular Item
D Workshop
D Closed Session
D Public Hearing
ITEM NO: 10 ----
TITLE: APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-066 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF REEDLEY AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PERSONNEL TO SIGN

PAYMENT CHECKS DRAWN ON THE CITY TREASURY AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 1-9A-3 OF THE REEDLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
SUBMITTED: Paul A. Melikian, Assistant City Manage~
APPROVED: Nicole R. Zieba, City Manager

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve the attached resolution re-authorizing certain City personnel, namely, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Accounting Manager, and Senior Accountant as authorized signers on City payment checks as required by Reedley Municipal Code Section 1-9A-3.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The list of City of Reedley officials authorized to sign payment checks is being amended to reflect operational requirements. Currently the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Accounting Manager are the only officials hereby authorized to sign City payment checks. Due to the approaching retirement of the Accounting Manager, it is necessary to authorize the subsequent senior position in the Finance Division, the Senior Accountant, as an authorized signor.

Section 1-9A-3 of the Reedley Municipal Code states: "All demands when reviewed, approved, and allowed, and all salaries, shall be paid by a check or electronic funds transfer drawn on the city treasury or authorized custodian account. Personnel authorized to sign checks or authorize electronic funds transfers shall be established by resolution . Facsimile signatures on checks are allowed, provided that the register of warrants identifying each check is manually signed, in advance, by those authorized to sign checks. Custody and control of the signature stamp is the responsibility of the director of finance. In addition, checks for any purpose other than payroll shall require the manual signature of at least one authorized city official."

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact or adverse effect on internal controls because of making this change.

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2025-066