Agenda packet — Yuba City City Council, May 5, 2026 (part 1 of 3)

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AGENDA
MAY 5, 2026

REGULAR MEETING

CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF YUBA CITY
5:45 P.M. CLOSED SESSION

SUTTER ROOM/VIRTUAL
6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING

COUNCIL CHAMBERS/VIRTUAL
MAYOR ● Marc Boomgaarden
VICE-MAYOR ● Michael Pasquale
COUNCILMEMBER ● Toni Cole
COUNCILMEMBER ● Wade Kirchner
COUNCILMEMBER ● Dave Shaw
CITY MANAGER ● Robert Bendorf
CITY ATTORNEY ● Shannon L. Chaffin
1201 Civic Center Blvd
Yuba City CA 95993
Wheelchair Accessible

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AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING

CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF YUBA CITY
MAY 5, 2026
5:45 P.M. CLOSED SESSION

SUTTER ROOM/VIRTUAL
6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING

COUNCIL CHAMBERS/VIRTUAL
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at 1201 Civic Center Blvd., Yuba City, during normal business hours. Such documents are also available on the City of Yuba City’s website at www.yubacity.net, subject to staff’s availability to post the documents before the meeting.

The Council Chambers will be open for public attendance and participation. The meeting will also be live streamed for public viewing, but not participation, at the following link:https://yubacity-net.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9z7uhazuRzmfZbV6pWtxcg. Emailed comments sent to [email protected] at least 24 hours before the meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting. Please identify the Agenda item(s) addressed by the comments.

Public Comment:

Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any item listed on the closed session agenda, if any, will have an opportunity to present testimony to the City Council in the Council Chamber prior to the City Council convening into closed session. Comments from the public will be limited to three minutes. No member of the public will be allowed to be present once the City Council convenes into closed session.

Closed Session
A. Liability Claim
Claimant: Mohammed Irshad Ali, Claim 26-13
Agency Claimed Against: City of Yuba City
B. Liability Claim
Claimant: Manuel Salvador Romero-Oceguera, Claim 26-15
Agency Claimed Against: City of Yuba City
Regular Meeting
Call to Order
Roll Call
__ Mayor Boomgaarden
__ Vice-Mayor Pasquale

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__ Councilmember Cole
__ Councilmember Kirchner
__ Councilmember Shaw
Invocation/Inspiration
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
City Attorney's Report on Closed Session Items, City Attorney Shannon Chaffin Agenda Modifications
Ceremonial Presentations

1. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Proclamation

2. National Police Week Proclamation
Public Communication

3. Appearance of Interested Citizens
You are welcome and encouraged to participate in this meeting. Public comment is taken on action items appearing on the Consent Calendar or Business Items on the Agenda when they are called. Public comment on any other items within the scope of the City’s jurisdiction, including items not listed on the Agenda will be considered at this time. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker. Members of the public submitting written requests at least 24 hours prior to the meeting will be allotted five minutes to comment per speaker. Repetitive comments may be limited, and large groups are encouraged to select representatives to express the opinions of the group.

Consent Calendar
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time that Council votes on the motion unless members of the City Council request specific items to be discussed or removed from the Consent Calendar for individual action.

4. Fiscal Year 26/27 Chemical Award
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution which takes the following action:

5. Debit and Credit Card Processing Fees
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing City staff to begin charging debit/credit card users a fee of 2.00% of the transaction amount.

Authorize the Finance Department to charge EFT users a pertransaction fee or a percentage-based fee not to exceed 2.00% as necessary in order to recover actual costs paid by the City

6. Appointment of Chief Labor Negotiator for the City
Recommendation: Approve the appointment of the City Manager, Robert Bendorf, or

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his designee as the Chief Labor Negotiator for the City of Yuba City

7. Citywide Sign Upgrades (Award Contract Agreement)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution which takes the following actions:

8. Reallocate Senior Planner to Deputy Director-Development Services Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution taking the following actions:

9. Administration Department Vacancy Staffing Request – Executive Assistant Recommendation: Ratify the City Manager's independent action to initiate the recruitment process for a full-time permanent Executive Assistant to the City Manager in Administration and authorize the Human Resources Director to fill the vacancy

10. Professional Services Agreement with Perkins Eastman (Phase 2) Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution:

11. Professional Services Agreement with Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange,

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Inc.

Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange, Inc. of Sacramento, CA for an amount not to exceed $49,200 annually for State legislative advocacy, subject to immaterial modifications by the City Manager and upon approval of the City Attorney as to legal form, with the finding that it is in the best interest of the City

12. Services Agreement with Electric Sky Drone Shows, LLC Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Services Agreement, in consult with the City Attorney as to legal form, with Electric Sky Drone Shows, LLC in the amount of $42,500 for a Drone Aerial Light Show on July 4, 2026 with the finding that it is in the best interest of the City
Business Items

13. Traffic Calming: Sanborn Road & McCune Ave
Recommendation: Review the results of the March 11, 2026, Sanborn/McCune Neighborhood Traffic Calming Meeting and provide
recommendations regarding traffic-calming solutions along Sanborn Road, between Lincoln Road and Cherry Street

14. Amendment to the 2021-2029 City of Yuba City General Plan Housing Element Recommendation: A. Conduct a Public Hearing, and;
B. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yuba City adopting the revised 2021-2029 City of Yuba City General Plan Housing Element

15. ZC 26-01 Mobile, Open Air, and Sidewalk Vending Ordinance Update Recommendation: A. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
B. Introduce by title only and waive the first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yuba City amending Article 53 of Chapter 5 of Title 8 of the Municipal Code regarding mobile, open air, and sidewalk vending operations, including a finding that Zoning Code Amendment ZC 26-01 is not subject to environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
Future Agenda Items

16. Future Agenda Items
Reports and Communications
The following reports and communication items are provided for the Council’s information. No action can be taken on items under this section unless the Council agrees to include it on a subsequent agenda

17. City Manager's Report

18. City Council Reports
Adjournment

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Proclamation
of the City Council
Yuba City Police Department
Communications Division
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
April 12 – 18, 2026
WHEREAS, the Yuba City Police Department Public Safety Dispatchers play a vital role in the protection of human life and property in our community; and WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are responsible for responding to telephone calls from the public for police, fire, and emergency medical assistance and for dispatching said assistance to help save the lives and property of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, Yuba City Public Safety Dispatchers endure long shifts while handling life and death emergencies all the while setting high standards in the performance of their duties in a manner that has earned recognition by the California 911 Commission; and WHEREAS, Yuba City Public Safety Dispatchers service and dedication to duty have resulted in countless lives saved, injuries minimized, and property damage reduced; and WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are typically the first, and most critical, contact our citizens have with emergency services; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are a vital link for our police and fire personnel by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them with critical information, and ensuring their safety; and
WHEREAS, each dispatcher has exhibited compassion, understanding, and professionalism during their performance on the job in the past year; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers perform their duties behind the scenes, utilizing advanced communication systems and critical decision-making skills while remaining a calm and steady voice during emergencies;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Marc Boomgaarden, Mayor of the City of Yuba City, on behalf of the entire Council and citizens we serve, do hereby recognize and honor our Yuba City Public Safety Dispatchers whose diligence and professionalism keep our city, citizens and first responders safe.

Done on this 5th day of May 2026 in the City of Yuba City, County of Sutter, State of California.

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Proclamation
of the City Council
Yuba City Police Department
National Police Week
May 10 - 16, 2026
WHEREAS, in 1962 President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15th as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, an annual observance to honor the nation’s fallen law enforcement officers as men and women of courage, judgement and dedication; and WHEREAS, the calendar week in which it falls has been designated as National Police Week, a time of reflection and appreciation for the ultimate sacrifices made by the exceptionally dedicated men and women of law enforcement who were killed or disabled in the line of duty; and WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens understand the challenges, duties and responsibilities of their police department and that the members of our police department recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence or disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deceptions and the weak against oppression or intimidation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yuba City is grateful for the day-to-day heroism of our officers, both past and present, as well as their families, who have given so much of their lives in service to our community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yuba City wishes to honor all the police officers who, through their courageous deeds, have lost their lives or have become disabled in the performance of duty. May we always remember their tremendous sacrifice and the loved ones they left behind.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Marc Boomgaarden, Mayor of the City of Yuba City, on behalf of the entire Council and the citizens we serve, do hereby recognize and honor the men and women of Law Enforcement whose diligence and professionalism keep our city and citizens safe.

Done on this 5th day of May 2026 in the City of Yuba City, County of Sutter, State of California.

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CITY OF YUBA CITY

Public Communication
Members of the public may address the City Council on items of interest that are within the City’s jurisdiction. Individuals addressing general comments are encouraged to limit their statements.

Procedure
You are welcome and encouraged to participate in this meeting. Complete a Speaker Card located in the lobby and give to the Clerk, public comment is taken on action items appearing on the Consent Calendar or Business Items on the Agenda when they are called. Public comment on any other items within the scope of the City’s jurisdiction, including items not listed on the Agenda, will be considered at this time.

When a matter is announced, wait to be recognized by the Mayor to provide your comments to the Council. Comments should begin by providing your name and place of residence. A three minute limit is requested when addressing Council.

Request for additional time to address Council
Members of the public submitting written requests at least 24 hours prior to the meeting will be allotted 5 minutes to comment per speaker. Repetitive comments may be limited, and large groups are encouraged to select representatives to express the opinions of the group.

Procedure
When requesting to comment, please indicate your name and the topic and mail to:

City of Yuba City
Attn: City Clerk
1201 Civic Center Blvd
Yuba City CA 95993
Or email to:

Ciara Wakefield, City Clerk
[email protected]

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Agenda Item 4

CITY OF YUBA CITY

STAFF REPORT
Date: May 5, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council;
From: Utilities Department
Presentation By: Phil Marler, Utilities Director
Summary
Subject: Fiscal Year 26/27 Chemical Award
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution which takes the following action:

A. Awarding bulk chemical purchase contracts for City facilities per the results of the Bay Area Chemical Consortium Fiscal Year 26/27 formal bid for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and
B. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and amend the awarded contracts as needed during the fiscal year, including to adjust unit prices, with the finding that it is in the best interest of the City
Fiscal Impact: $553,000 – Water Treatment Plant
$200,000 – Acct. No. 7120-63702 (Chlorine)
$275,000 – Acct. No. 7120-63703 (Alum)
$70,000 – Acct. No. 7120-63708 (Fluoride)
$8,000 – Acct. No. 7120-63714 (Citric Acid)

$660,000 – Wastewater Treatment Facility
$500,000 – Acct. No. 8120-63702 (Chlorine)
$160,000 – Acct. No. 8120-63731 (Sodium Bisulfite)

$49,000 – Gauche Aquatic Park Acct. No. 5130-63701 (Chemicals)

Balances are based on projected need. The actual costs will vary based upon usage.

Purpose:

To cost-effectively provide the essential chemicals for the water and wastewater treatment processes and operation of the Gauche Aquatic Park (GAP).

Council’s Strategic Goals:

This item supports Council’s Strategic Goals of Fiscal Responsibility and Infrastructure by ensuring the safe operation of water, wastewater, and recreation services through responsible procurement of

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materials and supplies.

Background:

The City’s Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) treatment processes and the maintenance of the GAP facility require a number of chemicals purchased in bulk. In order to maximize cost savings and purchasing efficiencies, the City has primarily utilized two avenues for obtaining annual contracts for the chemical supply and delivery. These options are a City-run formal bid and the Bay Area Chemical Consortium (BACC) annual bid.

In 2016, the City joined the BACC for the purchase of bulk chemicals. The BACC is a group of over sixty (60) municipalities and water agencies which consolidate all chemical purchases into one shared formal bid to leverage economy of scale for better pricing and facilitation with these large chemical companies.

Analysis:

The City uses six (6) of the chemicals bid by the BACC, as listed below. The recommended awardees and base unit prices for Fiscal Year 25/26 per the annual BACC bid are as follows:

Aluminum Sulfate
Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC $1.3053 /gallon
Parsippany, NJ
Citric Acid
Northstar Chemical as a dba of Pacific Star Chemical
Monrovia, CA $7.90 /gallon
Hydrofluosilicic Acid
DuBois Chemicals, Inc. $3.23 /gallon
Sharonville, OH
Liquid Chlorine
Thatcher Company of California, Inc. $2,649.00 /ton
Salt Lake City, UT
Sodium Bisulfite (40%)
Univar Solutions USA LLC $2.32 /gallon
Kent, WA
Sodium Hypochlorite (12.5%)
Pioneer Americas LLC (Olin Corporation) $3.545 /gallon
Cleveland, TN
Individual contracts will also include any required taxes, delivery, and other fees as indicated in their BACC bid specifications.

On June 6, 2023, City Council awarded two (2) chemical contracts from Formal Bid 23-02 and one (1) sole-source chemical contract to fulfill the remaining bulk chemical needs. Fiscal Year 26/27 will be the third of the three (3) yearly extensions approved by Council as part of those contract terms.

Chemical pricing is subject to variability driven by broader market conditions, including fluctuations in

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raw material costs, energy markets, and global supply chain dynamics. These factors may result in unanticipated price increases beyond the manufacturer’s control. To ensure the City’s ability to secure and maintain a consistent supply of essential treatment chemicals, staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to approve adjustments to contract amounts, within the established authorized range, as necessary to respond to such fluctuations.

Fiscal Impact:

Funding for these bulk chemical purchases is annually budgeted in the Water, Wastewater, and GAP operating budgets. The Fiscal Year 26/27 proposed budget amounts for these chemicals are as follows:

Facility Account Title Estimated Amount
WTP CHLORINE $200,000
WTP ALUMINUM SULFATE $180,000
WTP FLUORIDE $70,000
WTP CITRIC ACID $6,000

WWTF CHLORINE $500,000
WWTF SODIUM BISULFITE $160,000

GAP SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE $49,000

The total chemical expenditures for the fiscal year are estimated at $1,165,000; however, chemical needs are variable during the treatment process due to water quality, weather, and other mitigating factors and subsequent usage can only be estimated.

Alternatives:

Direct staff to conduct a formal bid for the subject chemicals, rather than utilizing the BACC bid results.

This is unlikely to result in any cost savings, as negotiating in bulk via the BACC helps to secure lower rates from vendors.

Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution:

B. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and amend the awarded contracts as needed during the fiscal year, including to adjust unit prices, with the finding that it is in the best interest of the City.

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Attachments:

1. Resolution
Prepared By: Submitted By:

Mylaina McMurray
Administrative Analyst Il
Robert Bendorf
City Manager

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ATTACHMENT 1

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RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUBA CITY AWARDING FISCAL YEAR 26/27 BULK CHEMICAL PURCHASE CONTRACTS TO BAY AREA CHEMICAL

CONSORTIUM LOW BIDDERS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE

SAID CONTRACTS
WHEREAS, the City of Yuba City joined the Bay Area Chemical Consortium (BACC) in order to acquire bids for six (6) of the City of Yuba City’s Fiscal Year 26/27 chemical procurement needs; and
WHEREAS, in response to the BACC’s advertisement, the City received the bids for BACC Fiscal Year 26/27 in the total base bid amounts listed herein; and WHEREAS, the City Utilities Department has reviewed the bids, examined the low bidders and their bid responses, and found them to be both the lowest qualified responsive and responsible bidders, as listed below:

Aluminum Sulfate
Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC $1.3053 /gallon
Parsippany, NJ
Citric Acid
Northstar Chemical as a dba of Pacific Star Chemical
Monrovia, CA $7.90 /gallon
Hydrofluosilicic Acid
DuBois Chemicals, Inc. $3.23 /gallon
Sharonville, OH
Liquid Chlorine
Thatcher Company of California, Inc. $2,649.00 /ton
Salt Lake City, UT
Sodium Bisulfite (40%)
Univar Solutions USA LLC $2.32 /gallon
Kent, WA
Sodium Hypochlorite (12.5%)
Pioneer Americas LLC (Olin Corporation) $3.545 /gallon
Cleveland, TN
, and has recommended them for award of these contracts; and WHEREAS, the City desires to award the bids to the above low bidders and enter into a agreements with said vendors to provide bulk chemicals to the City’s Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Facility, and Gauche Aquatic Park throughout Fiscal Year 26/27.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of Yuba City as follows:

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1. The City Council of the City of Yuba City does hereby accept the bids received by the Bay Area Chemical Consortium as listed herein, identifies the lowest responsive and responsible bidders as noted above, and awards bulk chemical purchase contracts for City facilities per the results of the Bay Area Chemical Consortium Fiscal Year 26/27 formal bid for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 as follows:

Aluminum Sulfate
Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC $1.3053 /gallon
Parsippany, NJ
Citric Acid
Northstar Chemical as a dba of Pacific Star Chemical
Monrovia, CA $7.90 /gallon
Hydrofluosilicic Acid
DuBois Chemicals, Inc. $3.23 /gallon
Sharonville, OH
Liquid Chlorine
Thatcher Company of California, Inc. $2,649.00 /ton
Salt Lake City, UT
Sodium Bisulfite (40%)
Univar Solutions USA LLC $2.32 /gallon
Kent, WA
Sodium Hypochlorite (12.5%)
Pioneer Americas LLC (Olin Corporation) $3.545 /gallon
Cleveland, TN
The City Manager is authorized to enter into agreements on behalf of the City of Yuba City for the same, subject to review as to legal form by the City Attorney.

2. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate and amend these agreements as needed during the fiscal year, including to adjust unit prices, in an amount not to exceed 15% of the base price.

3. The City Council finds that the award of each of these bids is in the best interest of the City.

The foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Yuba City at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of May 2026.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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Marc Boomgaarden, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ciara Wakefield, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM
COUNCIL FOR YUBA CITY:

Shannon Chaffin, City Attorney
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP

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Agenda Item 5

CITY OF YUBA CITY

STAFF REPORT
Date: May 5, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council;
From: Finance/IT Department
Presentation By: Joe Jones, Accounting Manager
Summary
Subject: Debit and Credit Card Processing Fees
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing City staff to begin charging debit/credit card users a fee of 2.00% of the transaction amount. Authorize the Finance Department to charge EFT users a per-transaction fee or a percentage-based fee not to exceed

2.00% as necessary in order to recover actual costs paid by the City Fiscal Impact: For fiscal year 2024-25, the city paid approximately $95,600 in debit/credit card and EFT processing fees. Thus, it is estimated that cost recovery fees will bring in revenue that would offset this annual cost
Purpose:

To establish a cost recovery fee to recoup the cost of debit card, credit card, and electronic funds transfer (EFT) processing fees.

Strategic Focus Area:

This project addresses the City's Strategic Focus Area of fiscal responsibility through evaluation of all citywide expenditures and revenues.

Background:

The City accepts debit and credit cards and EFT as payment for City services. These payments are accepted both in person and online. The fees charged by card processors for these transactions are currently paid by the City on behalf of the customer. The City has several card processors across various departments including Finance, Police, and Community Services.

The fees charged by cities vary based on the type of service, such as providing utilities services or registering for recreational programs. Fees can also vary in their structure in that some cities use a percentage-based fee whereby a flat percentage of the transaction price is charged. This can also be combined with a minimum charge. For example, a 3% fee imposed with a minimum transaction charge of $1.00. The Finance Department compiled information for 12 California cities and found that fee percentages ranged from 2.45% to 4.00%, with an average of 3.14% across all cities.

For fiscal year 2024-25, the City of Yuba City paid approximately $95,600 in fees on behalf of

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customers. Two different methods are currently being utilized by the City for the fee depending on the vendor/processor. These methods are 1) vendor-collected fees; and 2) pass through fees. With vendor-collected fees, the fees are charged directly to the customer by the card processor and collected from the customer at the point of sale. As a result, the City is not involved in the fee collection process. However, in the pass-through method the City collects the fee from the customer and later remits the fees to the card processor.

Analysis:

California law authorizes the City to impose a fee for the use of debit card, credit card, and EFT to pay for City services. The fee should be limited to cost recovery and may be approved through City Council action by Resolution. The fee should 1) reflect only the reasonable cost of processing the transaction, 2) be clearly disclosed to the customer in advance of payment, and 3) be avoidable by paying with a no-fee alternative such as by cash or check.

To ensure these requirements are met, the proposed fee will be characterized as a “cost-recovery fee” or “convenience fee,” and be charged to cover actual fees paid by the City.

To inform customers in advance of payment that a fee will be applied to the transaction, staff will post written signs at cashiering locations and/or debit/credit card terminals as necessary. Further, staff will include a note on bills sent to customers to inform them of the new fee for the optional use of a debit or credit card or EFT to pay the bill. For payments made online, staff will work with credit card processors to confirm the fee is disclosed to the customer prior to accepting payment. Staff will also update the City’s website as appropriate to disclose the new fee. The City’s website will also inform customers of alternative no-fee payment options (e.g., cash and check).

The proposed cost-recovery fee is very reasonable. Of the 12 cities reviewed, the average fee charged to customers was 3.10%. Staff have analyzed the City’s costs and found that debit and credit card fees are approximately 2.00% of the transaction amount. For EFT transactions, the City’s fee can vary by card processor and is generally a flat amount per transaction.

The cost recovery fee would not be imposed on transactions under the vendor-collected method since the customer pays the fee directly to the card processor. Accordingly, the 2.00% fee would apply to debit and credit card transactions under the pass-through method to recover the City’s costs of providing the service. For EFT transactions, the City will work with card processors to establish a percentage-based fee or a per transaction fee to charge to customers. In addition, Staff plan to work with the City’s current card processors regarding the potential to move to the vendor-collected method to streamline the process.

The Finance Department will regularly review the cost recovery fees charged to customers and fees paid by the City, and recommend adjustments to the fee as necessary.s Fiscal Impact:

For fiscal year 2024-25, the city paid approximately $95,600 in debit/credit card and EFT processing fees. Thus, it is estimated that cost recovery fees will bring in revenue that would offset this annual cost.

Alternatives:

A. Select a fee amount in an amount less than 2.00% for debit/credit card, and EFT payments.

B. Do not set a cost-recovery fee and continue to pay debit/credit card and EFT fees on behalf of

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the customer.

Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution authorizing City staff to begin charging debit/credit card users a fee of 2.00% of the transaction amount. Authorize the Finance Department to charge EFT users a per-transaction fee or a percentage-based fee not to exceed 2.00% as necessary in order to recover actual costs paid by the City.

Attachments:

1. ATTACHMENT 1

2. (Yuba - Resolution) Approval of Credit Card Processing Fees (2117129.2) v.2 Prepared By: Submitted By:

Joe Jones
Accounting Manager
Robert Bendorf
City Manager

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ATTACHMENT 1

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01248.0007 2117129.2
RESOLUTION NO. ____

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUBA CITY

APPROVING CREDIT CARD COST RECOVERY FEES FOR COST RECOVERY WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yuba City (“City”) may authorize the use of a credit card, debit card, or electronic funds transfer for payment of services rendered by the City pursuant to California Government Code Sections 6159(b)(5) and 6159(c).

WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 6159(h), the City may impose a fee for the use of a credit or debit card or electronic funds transfer, not to exceed the costs incurred in providing for such payment method.

WHEREAS, vendors use two methods of fee collection, a “vendor-collection” method wherein the card user pays any fees directly to the vendor, and the “pass-through” method wherein the City pays any card processing fees.

WHEREAS, the City will impose a cost recovery fee to recover costs associated with the passthrough method which is calculated to save the City an estimated $95,600 annually in processing fees.

WHEREAS, customers can continue to pay with cash, check or in some cases, an electronic check, to avoid incurring a cost recovery fee.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Yuba City does hereby resolve as follows:

1. The recitals set forth herein are true and correct.

2. The City Council does hereby authorize the City to impose a cost recovery fee in the amount of two percent (2%) of the transaction amount on payments for City services made using a credit or debit card, and a fee determined by the Finance Director for electronic funds transfer pursuant to California Government Code Section 6519(h). The City Council finds that any such fee will not exceed the costs incurred by the City in providing the option for payment by credit or debit card, or electronic funds transfer, as determined from time to time by the Finance Director based on actual or estimated processing costs.

3. The City Manager or the Finance Director of the City are hereby authorized to do all things necessary to implement this resolution, including establishing and periodically updating such fees, and adopting any administrative procedures necessary.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and read at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Yuba City on the 5th day of May, 2026, and was duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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01248.0007 2117129.2
_______________________
Marc Boomgaarden, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Ciara Wakefield, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM

COUNSEL FOR YUBA CITY
________________________________
Shannon Chaffin, City Attorney
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP

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Agenda Item 6

CITY OF YUBA CITY

STAFF REPORT
Date: May 5, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council;
From: Administration Department
Presentation By: Gina Rowland, Human Resources Director Summary
Subject: Appointment of Chief Labor Negotiator for the City Recommendation: Approve the appointment of the City Manager, Robert Bendorf, or his designee as the Chief Labor Negotiator for the City of Yuba City Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact resulting from this recommended action Purpose:

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6, the City Council is required to identify its designated labor negotiation representatives in an open and public session.

Background:

The City has labor agreements with the following four bargaining units that will expire on June 26, 2026:
• Yuba City Police Officers' Association
• Police First Level Managers
• Police Mid-Managers
• Public Employees' Union, Local 1 / AFSCME 57
Historically, the City has contracted out for labor negotiation services. These outside services are no longer necessary as internal staff possess the necessary experience and expertise to negotiate successor agreements.

Analysis:

Staff recommends the City Council appoint the City Manager, Robert Bendorf, or his designee as the City's Chief Negotiator to consult with and advise the Council in employer-employee relations matters, and to meet and confer in good faith with representatives of recognized employee organizations.

Fiscal Impact:

No longer using an outside consultant as the City's Chief Spokesperson for labor negotiations will

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result in cost savings to the City.

Alternatives:

The City Council could choose to not make this appointment. If this alternative is selected, the City would continue to contract out for labor relations services.

Attachments:

None
Prepared By: Submitted By:

Gina Rowland
Human Resources Director
Robert Bendorf
City Manager

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Agenda Item 7

CITY OF YUBA CITY

A. Awards a construction contract to Square Signs, LLC of Burbank, CA in the amount of $847,842.60
B. Authorizes the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval as to legal form by the City Attorney C. The City Council finds that CEQA was previously assessed for the project, a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (SCH#2025091013) was adopted, award of this construction contract is within the scope of the previously approved project, and no further environmental review is required under CEQA
Fiscal Impact: $1,144,587.51 – Account No. 921315 (Citywide Signal Hardware Upgrades) $847,842.60 - Contract Award Amount
$211,960.65 - Construction Contingency (25%)
$84,784.26 - Construction Management/Inspection Contingency (10%) Purpose:

To promote vehicle and pedestrian safety by maintaining safe and effective signage throughout the City.

Strategic Focus Area:

This project addresses the City's Strategic Focus Area of improving the City’s infrastructure.

Background:

In October of 2020, the City applied for a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant to audit the current condition of all City-owned signs, and to replace and/or upgrade signs as determined necessary by said audit. In March of 2021, the City was notified by Caltrans that it had been awarded $305,900 for the sign audit, and $1,529,500 for construction costs, totaling $1,835,400 grant funds received for the project. Between 2023 and 2024 the citywide audit took place, with a consultant

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collecting data on sign size, retro-reflectivity, condition, and overall compliance with the current version of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD).

The project involves the improvements of signs at over 2,000 locations throughout the City. The scope of improvements includes rehabilitation, relocation, removal, and replacement to comply with current standards set forth by the CAMUTCD.

The locations to be addressed are shown on the Project Location Map (Attachment 2).

City staff developed the Plans, Specifications, and Estimate for the Citywide Sign Upgrades Project.

On April 1, 2025, Council approved the Plans and Specifications for the Citywide Sign Upgrades and authorized the Public Works Department to advertise for bids.

Analysis:

The project was advertised for bids beginning March 17, 2026. On April 6, 2026, only two (2) bids were received and opened by the City Clerk. The two bids received, and the Engineer’s Estimate are shown below:

Company Base Bid Amount
Square Signs, LLC $847,842.60
Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs, Inc. $1,371,785.00
Engineer’s Estimate: $1,120,050.00
Square Signs, LLC. is the low, responsible, and responsive bidder. Contract administration, construction management, and quality assurance inspection will be performed by Public Works Department staff. Project construction is expected to begin Summer 2026 and continue through Fall 2026.

Fiscal Impact:

The estimated total construction cost for the project is approximately $1,102,195.38, which consists of the following components:

Construction Contract: $847,842.60
Construction Contingency (25%) $211,960.65
Construction Management and Inspection
(10%)
$ 84,784.26
Total Project Cost: $1,144,587.51
Staff recommends a 25% construction contingency to maximize the use of grant funding for eligible sign upgrades not currently included in the contract plans. Currently, CIP Account No. 921315 (Citywide Sign Upgrades) has a balance of $1,495,787.70, consisting entirely of HSIP grant funds. No fiscal adjustments are required for this account.

Environmental:

An environmental assessment has been conducted for this project in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on the environmental assessment, the project has been determined to be Categorically Exempt (Class 1 §15301(c)) from CEQA and a Notice of Exemption (SCH#2025091013) was filed on September 22, 2025. This action is within the scope of the previously approved Project for which a Categorical Exemption was adopted, and no further CEQA review is required.

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Alternatives:

1. Reject the bids and delay or cancel proposed project.

Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution which takes the following actions:

A. Awards a construction contract to Square Signs, LLC of Burbank, CA in the amount of $847,842.60.

B. Authorizes the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval as to legal form by the City Attorney.

C. The City Council finds that CEQA was previously assessed for the project, a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (SCH#2025091013) was adopted, award of this construction contract is within the scope of the previously approved project, and no further environmental review is required under CEQA.

Attachments:

1. Attachment 1 - Resolution

2. Exhibit A - Draft Agreement

3. Attachment 2 - Citywide Sign Upgrades Plans
Prepared By: Submitted By:

Santiago Carrillo
Associate Civil Engineer
Robert Bendorf
Interim City Manager

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ATTACHMENT 1

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RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUBA CITY

AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO SQUARE SIGNS, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF THEIR TOTAL BID OF $847,842.60, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE

CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL AS TO LEGAL FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR THE CITYWIDE SIGN UPGRADES PROJECT.

WHEREAS, the City of Yuba City (City) advertised for bids for the Citywide Sign Upgrades Project (Project); and
WHEREAS, in response to the advertisement, the City received two (2) bids for the Project in the following bid amounts:

Square Signs, LLC $847,842.60
Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs, Inc. $1,371,785.00; and

WHEREAS, the City Public Works Department has reviewed the two (2) bids, and examined Square Signs, LLC and its bid response, found it to be both the lowest qualified responsive and responsible bidder, and has recommended it for award of this project; and WHEREAS, the City desires to award the bid to Square Signs, LLC and enter into an agreement with Square Signs, LLC to construct the Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Yuba City as follows:

1. The City Council finds that all of the facts set forth in the recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein.

2. The City Council finds that CEQA was previously assessed for the project, a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (SCH#2025091013) was adopted, award of this construction contract is within the scope of the previously approved project, and no further environmental review is required under CEQA.

3. The City Council of the City of Yuba City does hereby accept the two (2) bids received as noted above, finds that Square Signs, LLC is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and awards the construction contract to Square Signs, LLC in the total amount bid of $847,842.60 for the Citywide Sign Upgrades Project. City Manager is authorized to execute the same and make any non-material changes thereto subject to approval as to legal form by City Attorney.

4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.

The foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Yuba City at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of May 2026.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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_________________________
Marc Boomgaarden, Mayor

Ciara Wakefield, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM
COUNSEL FOR YUBA CITY:
_________________________
Shannon Chaffin, City Attorney
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
Attachment(s):

A. Exhibit A – (Draft) Agreement for the Construction of the Citywide Sign Upgrades Project

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EXHIBIT A

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CONTRACT AGREEMENT

CONTRACT

FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF

CITYWIDE SIGN UPGRADES PROJECT
CONTRACT NO: 1315-CON-26
THIS AGREEMENT, made and concluded this ____ day of _____________________ 2026, between the City of Yuba City, party of the first part, and Square Signs, LLC., Contractor, part of the second part.

ARTICLE I. – WITNESSETH, That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereinafter mentioned, to be made and performed by the said party of the first part, and under the conditions expressed in the two bonds, bearing even date with these presents, and hereunto annexed, the said party of the second part agrees with the said party of the first part, at his own proper cost and expense, to do all the work and furnish all the materials, except such as are mentioned in the specifications to be furnished by said party of the first part, necessary to construct and complete in a good, workmanlike and substantial manner and to the satisfaction of the City of Yuba City Public Works Department, the work described in the Special Provisions, Standard Specifications of the State of California Department of Transportation dated 2024, the Standard Plans dated 2024, including any addenda thereto and also in conformance with current Labor Surcharge and Equipment Rental Rates in effect on the date the work is accomplished, which said special provisions, project plans, Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, and Labor Surcharge and Equipment Rental Rates are hereby specially referred to and by such reference made a part hereof.

The special provisions for the work to be done are dated 04/01/2025 and are entitled:

BID BOOK

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

PROPOSAL

AND CONTRACT
FOR

CITYWIDE SIGN UPGRADES PROJECT
CONTRACT NO: 1315-CON-26
The project plans for the work to be done were approved April 1, 2025, and are entitled:

PROJECT PLANS FOR

CITYWIDE SIGN UPGRADES PROJECT
CONTRACT NO: 1315-CON-26

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ARTICLE II. – The said party of the first part hereby promises and agrees with the said Contractor to employ, and does hereby employ, the said Contractor to provide the materials and to do the work according to the terms and conditions herein contained and referred to, for the prices hereinafter set forth, and hereby contracts to pay the same at the time, in the manner and upon the conditions herein set forth; and the said parties for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, do hereby agree to the full performance of the covenants herein contained.

ARTICLE III. – The State general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of Industrial Relations are hereby made a part of this contract. It is further expressly agreed by and between the parties hereto that should there be any conflict between the terms of this instrument and the bid or proposal of said Contractor, then this instrument shall control and nothing herein shall be considered as an acceptance of the said terms of said proposal conflicting herewith. When the project is subject to both State and Federal hourly minimum rates for wages and fringe benefits and when the two rates differ for similar kinds of labor, the Contractor shall not pay less than the higher rate.

ARTICLE IV. – By my signature hereunder, as Contractor, I certify that I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for worker's compensation or to undertake self-insurance in conformance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.

ARTICLE V. – And the said Contractor agrees to receive and accept the following prices as full compensation for furnishing all materials and for doing all the work contemplated and embraced in this agreement; also for all loss or damage, arising out of the nature of the work aforesaid, or from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen difficulties or obstructions which may arise or be encountered in the prosecution of the work until its acceptance by the City of Yuba City, and for all risks of every description connected with the work; also for all expenses incurred by or in consequence of the suspension or discontinuance of work and for well and faithfully completing the work, and the whole thereof, in the manner and according to the plans and specifications, and the requirements of the Engineer under them, to wit.

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Approved as to legal form:

City Attorney
City of Yuba City

CITY OF YUBA CITY
Robert Bendorf
City Manager
Date

CONTRACTOR
Company Name
Company Address
Phone Number
Signature
Name (Printed)
Title
Date

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BID ITEM LIST

CITYWIDE SIGN UPGRADES PROJECT
CONTRACT NO. 1315-CON-26
Bid Item Item Description Unit Quantity Unit
Price
Total
Price
1 Mobilization, Demobilization, and Final Cleanup LS 1
2 Traffic Control (Encroachment Permit and Traffic Control Plans) LS 1
3 Rehabilitate Signs (Includes Signs, Posts, Stainless
Steel Brackets & Hardware, and Mounts for Compliance
with Current CA MUTCD Standards.) EA 167
4 Relocate Signs (Relocate Signs to the Current CA
MUTCD Compliant Vertical Position.) EA 990
5 Remove Roadside Signs (Removal of signs no longer
included in the current CA MUTCD or deemed
unnecessary) EA 2
6 Remove Signposts (Removal of Posts where signs are
no longer needed) EA 2
7 Replace Roadway Signs (Replace signs in compliance
with current CA MUTCD Standards.) EA 520
8 Remove Signs (Signs Mounted on Wood Poles) EA 282
9 Install Sign on Metal Post (City Light Pole or Metal
Tabular Post) EA 339
10 Metal Post Installation (Furnishing and installation of breakaway metal signpost with ground sleeve, including
all necessary hardware for a complete installation) EA 328 11 Furnish Single Sheet Aluminum Sign (.080" - Unframed) with 3M #3930 HIP reflective sheeting or equivalent EA 50 12 Furnish Single Sheet Aluminum Sign (.080" - Unframed) with 3M #4081 DG3 reflective sheeting or equivalent EA 93 13 Furnish Single Sheet Aluminum Sign (.080" - Unframed) with 3M #4083 DG3 reflective sheeting or equivalent EA 31 14 Furnish Single Sheet Aluminum Sign (.080" - Unframed) with 3M #4090 DG3 reflective sheeting or equivalent EA 719 Total Bid Amount:

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ATTACHMENT 2

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COVER S. CARRILLO SCSCKB 04/01/2025 1 6 1201 CIVIC CENTER BLVD. YUBA CITY, CA 95993 (530) 822-3288 SUBMITTED BY: DESIGN BY: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: DATE OF PLANS: DRAWING NO. SHEET ____ OF ____ SHEETS CITY OF YUBA CITY FOR THE CITY OF YUBA CITY SUTTER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH: CALTRANS STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS DATED 2024 CALTRANS STANDARD PLANS DATED 2024 CITY OF YUBA CITY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS DATED JULY 2016 12-4 5 & 6 COVER SHEET INVENTORY MAP CITY STANDARD DETAILS US A CITYWIDE SIGN UPGRADES PROJECT Project Plans for PLAN INDEX NTS CALL BEFORE YOU DIG 2 WORKING DAYS CALL "USA" TOLL FREE 811 OR 1-800-227-2600 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY ALL UTILITY COMPANIES TWO (2) WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO GRADING OR DIGGING VICINITY MAP Designed under the direction of: __________________________ Santiago Carrillo, PE RCE No. 96422 Expires: 09/30/2026 Approved on 04/01/2025 City of Yuba City, City Council PROJECT LOCATION SHEET NO. DESCRIPTION 1. CONTRACTOR SHALL CALL "UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT" AT (800) 227-2600 AT LEAST ONE (1) WEEK PRIOR TO START OF CONSTRUCTION FOR LOCATING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. 2. CONTRACTOR IS TO VIDEO OR PHOTOGRAPH JOBSITE AREA TO DOCUMENT EXISTING CONDITIONS PRIOR TO START (i.e. CULVERTS, DRIVEWAYS, EXISTING PAVEMENT CONDITIONS, STRIPING, EDGE OF ROAD, PRIVATE PROPERTY, LANDSCAPING, FENCING, ETC.) TO MINIMIZE UNDUE CLAIMS. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RETURNING ALL PROPERTY TO ORIGINAL OR BETTER CONDITION, INCLUDING TRAFFIC MARKINGS. 3. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO CITY OR OTHER UTILITIES CAUSED BY HIS OPERATIONS. 4. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN REASONABLE ACCESS TO ALL DRIVEWAYS DURING CONSTRUCTION. MAIL AND REFUSE SERVICE SHALL BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THIS PROJECT. THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE SHALL HAVE UNINTERRUPTED ACCESS TO MAILBOXES AT ALL TIMES. 5. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL POSSESS A CLASS "A" OR ANY OTHER LICENSE(S) REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. 6. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE, AT PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE, CONSTRUCTION SIGN LOCATIONS AND TRAFFIC HANDLING PLAN THAT WILL BE SUBJECT TO CITY REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS FOR ANY WORK OTHER THAN SHOULDER CLOSURES. 7. CONTRACTOR SHALL PLACE "NO PARKING" SIGNS 48 HOURS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION IN AREAS WHICH PARKING NEEDS TO BE RESTRICTED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION AND NOTIFY AFFECTED BUSINESSES AND RESIDENCES WITH CITY APPROVED DOOR HANGER NOTICES. 8. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE USA TICKET NUMBER FOR THIS PROJECT TO THE CITY PRIOR TO COMMENCING ANY EXCAVATIONS. GENERAL NOTES (ALL SHEETS)

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1201 CIVIC CENTER BLVD. YUBA CITY, CA 95993 (530) 822-3288 SUBMITTED BY: DESIGN BY: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: DATE OF PLANS: DRAWING NO. SHEET ____ OF ____ SHEETS CITY OF YUBA CITY INVENTORY MAP S. CARRILLO SCSCKB 04/01/2025 2 6 MATCHLINE SEE SHEET NO. 3

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INVENTORY MAP S. CARRILLO SCSCKB 04/01/2025 3 6 1201 CIVIC CENTER BLVD. YUBA CITY, CA 95993 (530) 822-3288 SUBMITTED BY: DESIGN BY: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: DATE OF PLANS: DRAWING NO. SHEET ____ OF ____ SHEETS CITY OF YUBA CITY MATCHLINE SEE SHEET NO. 4 MATCHLINE SEE SHEET NO. 2

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1201 CIVIC CENTER BLVD. YUBA CITY, CA 95993 (530) 822-3288 SUBMITTED BY: DESIGN BY: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: DATE OF PLANS: DRAWING NO. SHEET ____ OF ____ SHEETS CITY OF YUBA CITY CITY STANDARD DETAILS S. CARRILLO SCSCKB 04/01/2025 5 6

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Agenda Item 8

CITY OF YUBA CITY

STAFF REPORT
Date: May 5, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council;
From: Human Resources Department
Presentation By: Gina Rowland, Human Resources Director Summary
Subject: Reallocate Senior Planner to Deputy Director-Development Services Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution taking the following actions:

A. Approve an amendment to the Salary Schedule to add Deputy Director – Development Services with a salary range of $12,374 to $15,041 monthly B. Reallocate 1.0 vacant Senior Planner authorized position in Budget Unit 1910 to 1.0 Deputy Director – Development Services
Fiscal Impact: Full year cost increase for salaries and benefits is estimated to be $90,632 to Budget Unit 1910 – Development Services. The majority of the cost will be paid for with development fees as well as an increase in the general fund allocation to the department.

Purpose:

To reallocate the existing vacant Senior Planner position to a new Deputy Director-Development Services who will oversee day-to-day operations for the Planning division and provide for succession planning within the Development Services Department.

Strategic Focus Area:

This item speaks to the City's Strategic Focus Area of Workforce Excellence by making staffing adjustments that improve current operations and provide for succession planning for the future.

Background:

Currently, the Planning Division of the Development Services Department is staffed with one Assistant/Associate Planner and one Senior Planner. The incumbent in the Senior Planner position recently resigned and the department has reevaluated its staffing needs considering both current needs as well as future needs. An emphasis in all City departments is ensuring a succession plan is in place for leadership positions.

Analysis:

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In order to provide a high level of professional planning services both internally to City staff and externally to the public, as well as to ensure a succession plan is in place for the Development Services Department, staff recommends the City Council approve the reallocation of an existing vacant Senior Planner to a new at will Deputy Director – Development Services with a salary range of $12,374 to $15,041 monthly. The recommended salary is at a level that will be very competitive with surrounding jurisdictions in order to attract a highly qualified candidate with well-rounded and progressive City planning experience as well as someone with an established track record of implementing innovative economic development initiatives.

The "at will" designation for this assistant department head position represents a new direction for the City. "At Will" means the position serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority and the incumbent can be separated at any time with or without cause. Converting assistant department head positions to at will at the time they become vacant will allow the City maximum flexibility in filling key leadership positions with the best qualified candidates.

Fiscal Impact:

The full year cost for the Deputy Director position for salary and benefits is estimated to be $252,689.

The net difference between the new Deputy Director position and the now vacant Senior Planner for the upcoming Fiscal Year is approximately $90,632, of which will be paid for with a majority of development fees and an increase in the general fund portion.

Alternatives:

Do not approve the recommended actions. If this alternative is selected, there would be no advanced level professional planner available to serve in the absence of the Development Services Director.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Exhibit A - Salary Reso
Prepared By: Submitted By:

Gina Rowland
Human Resources Director
Robert Bendorf
City Manager

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ATTACHMENT 1

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RESOLUTION NO. _____

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUBA CITY

APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SALARY SCHEDULE AND

REALLOCATING A VACANT SENIOR PLANNER TO

DEPUTY DIRECTOR-DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Development Services Department has a current vacancy for Senior Planner; and
WHEREAS, the Department has evaluated its staffing needs and has identified a need for a higher level professional planner position to provide oversight of day-to-day operations for the Planning division and to serve in the absence of the Director of Development Services; and
WHEREAS, a priority for all City departments is to ensure a succession plan is in place for leadership positions; and
WHEREAS, Human Resources recommends approval of a new at will Deputy Director – Development Services position to meet the business needs of the department and to provide for succession planning.

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

SECTION I.

Approve an amendment to the City’s salary schedule as set forth in Exhibit A for Deputy Director – Development Services.

SECTION II.

Amend the Authorized Positions to reallocate 1.0 FTE Senior Planner in Budget Unit 1910 to 1.0 FTE Deputy Director – Development Services.

SECTION III.

The changes set forth herein shall be effective May 16, 2026. The Director of Human Resources is hereby authorized to implement the provisions of this Resolution.

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The forgoing Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yuba City was duly introduced, passed and adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of May 2026.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Marc Boomgaarden, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ciara Wakefield, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:

Ian B. Sangster
Kronick, Special Counsel
Exhibits:

A. Salary Schedule Amendment (Effective May 16, 2026)

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EXHIBIT A

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4/27/20263:14 PM
Mid Managers - EMPLOYEES HIRED PRIOR TO APRIL 28, 2018
CLASSIFICATION Group 1 2 3 4 5
7165* ACCOUNTING MANAGER MM 10,041 10,543 11,070 11,624 12,205 Monthly

57.93 60.83 63.87 67.06 70.42 Hourly
7070* ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST III MM 7,761 8,149 8,556 8,984 9,433 Monthly

44.78 47.01 49.36 51.83 54.42 Hourly
7125* ANIMAL SERVICES MANAGER MM 8,600 9,030 9,481 9,955 10,452 Monthly

49.62 52.10 54.70 57.43 60.30 Hourly
7025* BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER MM 10,335 10,852 11,395 11,965 12,563 Monthly

59.63 62.61 65.74 69.03 72.48 Hourly
7112* CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL MM 9,857 10,350 10,868 11,411 11,981 Monthly

56.87 59.71 62.70 65.83 69.12 Hourly
7418* CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATOR MM 9,434 9,906 10,401 10,921 11,467 Monthly

54.43 57.15 60.01 63.01 66.16 Hourly
7114* CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATOR - RISK MANAGER MM 10,142 10,649 11,181 11,740 12,327 Monthly

58.51 61.44 64.51 67.73 71.11 Hourly
DEPUTY DIRECTOR - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MM 12,374 12,993 13,643 14,325 15,041 Monthly

71.39 74.96 78.71 82.64 86.78 Hourly
7175* DEPUTY P.W. DIRECTOR - ENGINEERING MM 11,298 11,863 12,456 13,079 13,733 Monthly

65.18 68.44 71.86 75.46 79.23 Hourly
7160* DEPUTY DIRECTOR - UTILITIES MM 9,989 10,488 11,012 11,563 12,141 Monthly

57.63 60.51 63.53 66.71 70.05 Hourly
7110* DIVISION FIRE CHIEF MM 11,720 12,306 12,921 13,567 14,245 Monthly

67.62 71.00 74.54 78.27 82.18 Hourly
7120* ENGINEER - SENIOR MM 9,350 9,818 10,309 10,824 11,366 Monthly

53.94 56.64 59.48 62.45 65.57 Hourly
7200* ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MANAGER MM 9,080 9,534 10,011 10,512 11,037 Monthly

52.38 55.00 57.76 60.65 63.68 Hourly
7205* INFORMATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR MM 9,043 9,495 9,970 10,469 10,992 Monthly

52.17 54.78 57.52 60.40 63.42 Hourly
7105* INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER MM 10,018 10,519 11,045 11,597 12,177 Monthly

57.80 60.69 63.72 66.91 70.25 Hourly

CITY OF YUBA CITY

SALARY SCHEDULE AND GENERAL COMPENSATION PLAN
EFFECTIVE MAY 16, 2026

SALARY STEPS
050526 SALARY SCHEDULE - Prop and Evid Tech,Dep Dir DS

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4/27/20263:13 PM
Mid Managers - EMPLOYEES HIRED ON OR AFTER APRIL 28, 2018 CLASSIFICATION Group 1 2 3456789
7565* ACCOUNTING MANAGER MM 10,041 10,292 10,543 10,807 11,070 11,347 11,624 11,915 12,205 Monthly

57.93 59.38 60.83 62.35 63.87 65.46 67.06 68.74 70.42 Hourly 7470* ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST III MM 7,761 7,955 8,149 8,353 8,556 8,770 8,984 9,209 9,433 Monthly

44.78 45.89 47.01 48.19 49.36 50.60 51.83 53.13 54.42 Hourly 7525* ANIMAL SERVICES MANAGER MM 8,600 8,815 9,030 9,256 9,481 9,718 9,955 10,204 10,452 Monthly

49.62 50.86 52.10 53.40 54.70 56.07 57.43 58.87 60.30 Hourly 7425* BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER MM 10,335 10,594 10,852 11,124 11,395 11,680 11,965 12,264 12,563 Monthly

59.63 61.12 62.61 64.18 65.74 67.38 69.03 70.75 72.48 Hourly 7512* CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL MM 9,857 10,104 10,350 10,609 10,868 11,140 11,411 11,696 11,981 Monthly

56.87 58.29 59.71 61.21 62.70 64.27 65.83 67.48 69.12 Hourly 7419* CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATOR MM 9,434 9,670 9,906 10,154 10,401 10,661 10,921 11,194 11,467 Monthly

54.43 55.79 57.15 58.58 60.01 61.51 63.01 64.58 66.16 Hourly 7414* CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATOR - RISK MANAGER MM 10,142 10,396 10,649 10,915 11,181 11,461 11,740 12,033 12,327 Monthly

58.51 59.98 61.44 62.97 64.51 66.12 67.73 69.42 71.11 Hourly DEPUTY DIRECTOR - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MM 12,374 12,684 12,993 13,318 13,643 13,984 14,325 14,683 15,041 Monthly

71.39 73.18 74.96 76.83 78.71 80.68 82.64 84.71 86.78 Hourly 7575* DEPUTY P.W. DIRECTOR - ENGINEERING MM 11,298 11,581 11,863 12,160 12,456 12,768 13,079 13,406 13,733 Monthly

65.18 66.81 68.44 70.15 71.86 73.66 75.46 77.34 79.23 Hourly 7560* DEPUTY DIRECTOR - UTILITIES MM 9,989 10,239 10,488 10,750 11,012 11,288 11,563 11,852 12,141 Monthly

57.63 59.07 60.51 62.02 63.53 65.12 66.71 68.38 70.05 Hourly 7510* DIVISION FIRE CHIEF MM 11,720 12,013 12,306 12,614 12,921 13,244 13,567 13,906 14,245 Monthly

67.62 69.31 71.00 72.77 74.54 76.41 78.27 80.23 82.18 Hourly 7520* ENGINEER - SENIOR MM 9,350 9,584 9,818 10,064 10,309 10,567 10,824 11,095 11,366 Monthly

53.94 55.29 56.64 58.06 59.48 60.96 62.45 64.01 65.57 Hourly 7600* ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MANAGER MM 9,080 9,307 9,534 9,773 10,011 10,262 10,512 10,775 11,037 Monthly

52.38 53.69 55.00 56.38 57.76 59.20 60.65 62.16 63.68 Hourly 7605* INFORMATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR MM 9,043 9,269 9,495 9,733 9,970 10,220 10,469 10,731 10,992 Monthly

52.17 53.48 54.78 56.15 57.52 58.96 60.40 61.91 63.42 Hourly 7505* INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER MM 10,018 10,269 10,519 10,782 11,045 11,321 11,597 11,887 12,177 Monthly

57.80 59.24 60.69 62.20 63.72 65.31 66.91 68.58 70.25 Hourly

CITY OF YUBA CITY

SALARY SCHEDULE AND GENERAL COMPENSATION PLAN
EFFECTIVE MAY 16, 2026

SALARY STEPS
050526 SALARY SCHEDULE - Prop and Evid Tech,Dep Dir DS

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Agenda Item 9

CITY OF YUBA CITY

STAFF REPORT
Date: May 5, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council;
From: Administration Department
Presentation By: Ciara Wakefield, City Clerk
Summary
Subject: Administration Department Vacancy Staffing Request – Executive Assistant Recommendation: Ratify the City Manager's independent action to initiate the recruitment process for a full-time permanent Executive Assistant to the City Manager in Administration and authorize the Human Resources Director to fill the vacancy Fiscal Impact: Budgeted position - 1305 (Administration - City Manager) Salary Range: $64,596.00 - $78,528.00 Annually
Purpose:

To fill the vacant Executive Assistant to the City Manager position in the Administration Department in order to adequately support the City Manager, Executive Team, and City Council.

Background:

The Executive Assistant to the City Manager plays a vital role in providing high-level administrative and organizational support to the City Manager, while also serving as a key coordination point between the City Manager’s Office, Department Heads, City Council, and the public. This role goes beyond traditional administrative duties and requires a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and organizational expertise.

The previous Executive Assistant retired in February 2026, leaving a vacancy in this critical classification. In an effort to provide Administration with needed support, another retired annuitant is currently assisting with special projects part-time until July 1 and/or until the recruitment/selection process for the full-time Executive Assistant can be completed.

Analysis:

City Council implemented a hard hiring freeze as a budgetary control measure, effective September 1, 2025. However, given the critical nature of this position and the limited timeframe to hire full-time staff, the City Manager preemptively directed the Human Resources Department to initiate a recruitment for an Executive Assistant this month. In order to finalize the recruitment and move forward with the selection process, staff is requesting that the City Council ratify the City Manager's independent action and authorize the Human Resources Director to fill the vacancy.

Fiscal Impact:

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Funding for this position is included in the current fiscal year budget. There will be no additional fiscal impact associated with filling the vacancy beyond the already approved personnel costs. The salary range for the Executive Assistant classification is $64,596.00 - $78,528.00 Annually.

Alternatives:

Direct the City Manager to leave this position vacant and continue to ask part-time and existing staff to cover these functions. Note: This is not a sustainable alternative due to the sizable workload and undue burden on remaining staff.

Recommendation:

Ratify the City Manager's independent action to initiate the recruitment process for a full-time permanent Executive Assistant to the City Manager in Administration and authorize the Human Resources Director to fill the vacancy.

Attachments:

None
Prepared By: Submitted By:

Ciara Wakefield
City Clerk
Robert Bendorf
City Manager

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Agenda Item 10

CITY OF YUBA CITY

A. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Perkins Eastman Architects D.P.C. of New York, NY for ongoing City visioning and planning services (Phase 2) in an amount not to exceed $100,000
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to immaterial modifications and approval as to legal form by the City Attorney; and C. Approving a budget transfer of $60,000 from 1510-62701 to Account No. 1305-62701 (City Manager Budget - Professional Services) Fiscal Impact: Up to $100,000 - 1305-62701 (City Manager - Professional Services) Budget Transfer of $60,000 from 1510-62701 to Account No. 1305-62701 (City Manager Budget - Professional Services)
Purpose:

To continue the City's visioning and planning process with Perkins Eastman Architects D.P.C. (Perkins Eastman).

Strategic Focus Area:

Consistent with the City's vision statement - One community, endless possibilities, a place to call home, the work of economic visioning and effectively planning for the City's future will touch all of the City's Strategic Focus Areas: Safe Communities, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Workforce Excellence, Fiscal Responsibility.

Background:

The City of Yuba City is committed to enhancing community livability, economic vitality, and overall quality of life through thoughtful planning and strategic investment. As part of this commitment, the City previously engaged Perkins Eastman to conduct Phase 1 of a comprehensive citywide visioning and planning process.

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Phase 1, completed in March 2026, resulted in the delivery of a detailed report outlining a forwardlooking vision for the City. The report identified key opportunities for improvement, including targeted amenities, infrastructure enhancements, and place-based strategies designed to strengthen the City’s identity and long-term competitiveness.

Analysis:

Building upon the foundation established in Phase 1, the City now seeks to initiate Phase 2 of the visioning and planning process. This next phase will focus on refining conceptual ideas, developing actionable implementation strategies, and advancing priority projects identified in the initial report.

Perkins Eastman is uniquely qualified to perform this work due to their direct involvement in Phase 1.

Their familiarity with the City’s goals, stakeholder input, and prior analysis ensures continuity, efficiency, and a cohesive planning process. Engaging the same firm minimizes duplication of effort and allows the City to build upon existing work without delay.

Fiscal Impact:

Up to $100,000 - 1305-62701 (City Manager - Professional Services) Budget Transfer of $60,000 from 1510-62701 to Account No. 1305-62701 (City Manager Budget - Professional Services)
Alternatives:

1. Do not proceed with City visioning and planning services and provide staff with alternate direction.

2. Direct staff to modify the scope of services.

Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution:

A. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Perkins Eastman Architects D.P.C. of New York, NY for ongoing City visioning and planning services (Phase 2) in an amount not to exceed $100,000 B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to immaterial modifications and approval as to legal form by the City Attorney; and
C. Approving a budget transfer of $60,000 from 1510-62701 to Account No. 1305-62701 (City Manager Budget - Professional Services)
Attachments:

1. Resolution - PSA Perkins Eastman (Phase 2)

2. PSA Perkins-Eastman (Phase 2) - Effective 05.05.26

3. PSA Perkins-Eastman (Phase 2) - Exhibit A (Scope of Services)

4. PSA Perkins Eastman (Phase 2) - Exhibit B (Insurance Req) Prepared By: Submitted By:

Ciara Wakefield
City Clerk
Robert Bendorf
City Manager

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ATTACHMENT 1

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RESOLUTION NO. _________

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUBA CITY

APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PERKINS EASTMAN ARCHITECTS D.P.C. OF NEW YORK, NY, FOR CITY VISIONING AND PLANNING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000, SUBJECT TO IMMATERIAL

MODIFICATIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER UPON APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY,

WITH THE FINDING THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY, AND APPROVE A BUDGET TRANSFER OF $60,000 FROM ACCOUNT NO. 1510-62701
TO ACCOUNT NO. 1305-62701
WHEREAS, the City of Yuba City is committed to enhancing community livability, economic vitality, and overall quality of life through thoughtful planning and strategic investment; and
WHEREAS, the City previously engaged Perkins Eastman Architects D.P.C. to conduct Phase 1 of a comprehensive visioning and planning process, resulting in the delivery of an original report and recommendations in March 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Phase 1 report established a framework and identified key opportunities to improve the City through targeted amenities, infrastructure, and place-based strategies; and WHEREAS, the City now seeks to advance into Phase 2 of the visioning and planning process, which will focus on refining concepts, developing actionable implementation strategies, and advancing priority projects; and
WHEREAS, Perkins Eastman Architects D.P.C. possesses the institutional knowledge, expertise, and continuity necessary to effectively carry forward the Phase 2 work; and WHEREAS, the proposed Professional Services Agreement with Perkins Eastman Architects D.P.C. is in an amount not to exceed $100,000; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds are not currently appropriated in the project account, and a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $100,000 is necessary to fund the agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of Yuba City as follows:

1. The City Council hereby approves a Professional Services Agreement with Perkins Eastman Architects D.P.C. of New York, NY, for City Visioning and Planning services in an amount not to exceed $100,000.

2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the agreement and any necessary amendments consistent with the intent of this resolution, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

3. The City Council hereby approves a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $60,000 from Account No. 1510-62701 to Account No. 1305-62701 to fund the agreement.

4. The approved services will support Phase 2 of the City’s visioning and planning process, with the goal of improving the City and providing needed amenities, enhancing livability, and advancing strategic community development priorities.

5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

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The foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Yuba City at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of May, 2026.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Marc Boomgaarden, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ciara Wakefield, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM
COUNSEL FOR YUBA CITY:

Shannon Chaffin, City Attorney
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
Exhibit:

A. Professional Services Agreement – Perkins Eastman

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1 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Agreement is made and entered into as of May 5, 2026, by and between the City of Yuba City, a municipal corporation (“City”) and Perkins-Eastman Architects D.P.C. (“Consultant”).

RECITALS
A. Consultant is specially trained, experienced and competent to perform the special services which will be required by this Agreement; and
B. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and knowledge to provide the services described in this Agreement on the terms and conditions described herein; and
C. City desires to retain Consultant to render professional services as set forth in this Agreement.

AGREEMENT

1. Scope of Services. The Consultant shall provide Visioning and Planning Services:

See Attached Scope of Services
(Exhibit A)

2. Time of Performance. The services of Consultant are to commence on May 5, 2026 and shall continue until all authorized work is completed and approved by the City.

Finalization shall be completed at the direction of the City of Yuba City.

3. Compensation. Compensation to be paid to Consultant shall be in accordance with the Schedule of Charges set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In no event shall Consultant’s compensation exceed $100,000 without additional written authorization from the City. Payment by City under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of defects, even if such defects were known to the City at the time of payment.

4. Method of Payment. Consultant shall submit monthly billings to City describing the work performed during the preceding month. Consultant’s invoices shall include a brief description of the services performed, the date the services were performed, the number of hours spent and by whom, and a description of any reimbursable expenses.

City shall pay Consultant not later than 30 days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff. When payments made by the City equal 90% of the maximum fee provided for in this Agreement, no further payments shall be made until the final work under this Agreement has been accepted by City.

5. Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, “Extra Work” means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from City.

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2 6. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by the City immediately for cause or by either party without cause upon fifteen days written notice of termination. Upon termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for services performed up to the effective date of termination. Such compensation is subject to the conditions of Section 4 of this agreement.

7. Ownership of Documents. All plans, studies, documents and other writings prepared by and for Consultant, its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors in the course of implementing this Agreement, except working notes and internal documents, shall become the property of the City upon payment to Consultant for such work, and the City shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to Consultant or to any other party. Consultant shall, at Consultant’s expense, provide such reports, plans, studies, documents and other writings to City upon request.

Consultant shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regards to Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than Consultant or provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents & Data at any time, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City’s sole risk.

Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other Documents & Data either created by or provided to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such materials shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the services under this Agreement. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of the services under this Agreement. Nothing furnished to Consultant, which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use City’s name or insignia, photographs relating to project for which Consultant’s services are rendered, or any publicity pertaining to the Consultant’s services under this Agreement in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of City.

8. Consultant’s Books and Records:

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3 a. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to charges for services, or expenditures and disbursements charged to City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant to this Agreement. b. Consultant shall maintain all documents and records which demonstrated performance under this Agreement for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of termination or completion of this Agreement.
c. Any records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement shall be made available for inspection or audit, at any time during regular business hours, upon written request by the City Administrator, City Attorney, City Auditor or a designated representative of these officers. Copies of such documents shall be provided to the City for inspection at City Hall when it is practical to do so. Otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, the records shall be available at Consultant’s address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement.
d. Where City has reason to believe that such records or documents may be lost or discarded due to dissolution, disbandment or termination of Consultant’s business, City may, by written request by any of the above named officers, require that custody of the records be given to the City and that the records and documents be maintained in City Hall. Access to such records and documents shall be granted to any party authorized by Consultant, Consultant’s representatives, or Consultant’s successor-in-interest.

9. Independent Contractor. It is understood that Consultant, in the performance of the work and services agreed to be performed, shall act as and be an independent contractor and shall not act as an agent or employee of the City. Consultant shall obtain no rights to retirement benefits or other benefits which accrue to City’s employees, and Consultant hereby expressly waives any claim it may have to any such rights.

Consultant is not a designated employee within the meaning of the Political Reform Act because Consultant:
a. Will conduct research and arrive at conclusions with respect to his/her rendition of information, advice, recommendation or counsel independent of the control and direction of the City or of any City official, other than normal agreement monitoring; and
b. Possesses no authority with respect to any City decision beyond rendition of information, advice, recommendation or counsel. (FPPC Reg. 18700(B)(2).)

10. Interest of Consultant. Consultant (including principals, associates and professional employees) covenants and represents that it does not now have any investment or interest in real property and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in the area covered by this Agreement or any other source of income, interest in real property or investment which would be affected in any manner or degree by the performance of Consultant’s services hereunder. Consultant further covenants and represents that in the performance of its duties hereunder no person having any such interest shall perform any services under this Agreement.

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4 11. Professional Ability of Consultant. City has relied upon the professional training and ability of Consultant to perform the services hereunder as a material inducement to enter into this Agreement. Consultant shall therefore provide properly skilled professional and technical personnel to perform all services under this Agreement. All work performed by Consultant under this Agreement shall be in accordance with applicable legal requirements and shall meet the standard of quality ordinarily to be expected of competent professionals in Consultant’s field of expertise.

13. Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall use the standard of care in its profession to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.

14. Licenses. Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature, which are legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times during the term of this Agreement, any licenses, permits, insurance and approvals which are legally required of Consultant to practice its profession.

Consultant shall maintain a City of Yuba City business license.

14. Indemnity. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, officials, agents, employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, damages, injuries, and liability, direct or indirect (including any and all costs, including attorney fees and expenses in connection therein), arising out of the performance of this Agreement in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the Consultant, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by the Consultant or anyone for whose acts the Consultant may be liable, or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except for any such claim arising out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its officers, agents, employees or volunteers.

15. Insurance Requirements. Consultant, at Consultant’s own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain, for the duration of the contract, necessary insurance policies as described in Exhibit B.

16. Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and either served personally or sent prepaid, first class mail. Any such notice shall be addressed to the other party at the address set forth below. Notice shall be deemed communicated within 48 hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this section.

If to City Robert Bendorf
City Manager
City of Yuba City
1201 Civic Center Blvd
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-4602
If to Consultant: Vaughan Davies
Principal
Perkins-Eastman Architects D.P.C.

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5 115 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10003
(310) 754-1523

17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of Agreement between the City and Consultant. All prior written and oral communications, including correspondence, drafts, memoranda, and representations, are superseded in total by this Agreement.

18. Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the City Attorney.

19. Assignment and Subcontracting. The parties recognize that a substantial inducement to City for entering into this Agreement is the professional reputation, experience and competence of Consultant. Assignments of any or all rights, duties or obligations of the Consultant under this Agreement will be permitted only with the express consent of the City. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the work to be performed under the Agreement without the written authorization of the City. If City consents to such subcontract, Consultant shall be fully responsible to City for all acts or omissions of the subcontractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between City and subcontractor nor shall it create any obligation on the part of the City to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to any such subcontractor other than as otherwise is required by law.

20. Waiver. Waiver of a breach or default under this Agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver of a subsequent breach of the same or any other provision under this Agreement.

21. Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

22. Controlling Law Venue. This Agreement and all matters relating to it shall be governed by the laws of the State of California and any action brought relating to this Agreement shall be held exclusively in a state court in the County of Sutter.

23. Litigation Expenses and Attorneys’ Fees. If either party to this Agreement commences any legal action against the other party arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable litigation expenses, including court costs, expert witness fees, discovery expenses, and attorneys’ fees.

24. Mediation. The parties agree to make a good faith attempt to resolve any disputes arising out of this Agreement through mediation prior to commencing litigation. The parties shall mutually agree upon the mediator and shall divide the costs of mediation equally. If the parties are unable to agree upon a mediator, the dispute shall be submitted to JAMS/ENDISPUTE (“JAMS”) or its successor in interest. JAMS shall provide the parties with the names of five qualified mediators. Each party shall have the option to strike two of the five mediators selected by JAMS and thereafter the mediator remaining shall hear the dispute. If the dispute remains unresolved after mediation, either party may commence litigation.

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6 25. Execution. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become binding upon the parties when at least one copy hereof shall have been signed by both parties hereto.

In approving this Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.

26. Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and to bind each respective party.

27. Prohibited Interest. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising there from.

28. Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non- discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City’s Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date first written above.

CITY OF YUBA CITY: CONSULTANT:

By:_____________________________ By: _______________________________ Robert Bendorf Vaughan Davies
City Manager Principal
City of Yuba City Perkins-Eastman Architects D.P.C.

Attachments:

Exhibit A – Scope of Services
Exhibit B - Insurance Requirements

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EXHIBIT A

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PERKINS EASTMAN ARCHITECTS D.P.C.

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant shall perform the following work on time and materials basis not to exceed a total of $100,000, upon request and prior to authorization by the City:

1. Site Plan and Downtown Vision Refinements
Develop more refined illustrative plans for near term priority sites, indicating total GSF, recommended program, public realm improvements, private development/investments, and preliminary form and massing. Assist the City with as needed building and/or site due diligence. property owners’ discussions to facilitate potential land use changes. Sites are assumed to be a selection of the following:
a. Triangle Site
b. “Levee District”
c. Teegarden Street Improvements
d. Harter Site
e. Fairgrounds
f. County Waterfront Site (south of Bridge St.)
This scope shall also include an update of overall “Vision Diagram” to reflect the above.

2. Technical Assistance, Planning Policies and Development Standard Update a. Building from Scope Area 1, coordinate with others (consultants, stakeholders, property owners, agencies) to support regulatory updates.
b. Coordinate as needed with Downtown Specific Plan Update focusing on building form, place and urban design guidance. Other areas shall include but are not limited to parking design guidance, circulation, access and site planning.

3. Development and Implementation Assistance
a. Coordinate with the City as needed to develop RFI’s and RFQ/P’s for individual site opportunities - Levee, Harter, Triangle Site, Fairgrounds; etc. i. Update and refine collateral; Context map, Illustrative plan, sketch view/s, precedent character images, Narrative and fact sheet for each site b. Identify prospective developers and create a contact list for prospective developers. c. Support the City in other related research and collateral for implementation and funding such as EIFD or Energy or Third Party funders.

4. Greenway Trail Implementation, Vision and Technical Assistance a. Build from city existing resources to develop a site plan; confirm sites to be acquired to support the greenway vision
b. Develop vignettes and sketches and images for select trail segments to support city-led discussions, e.g. Explore partnership opportunities with Rails to Trails, Legislators Travel, reimbursables, and direct expenses charged by Consultant must by authorized by the City and billed separately; such charges are subject to the not to exceed contract amount.

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EXHIBIT B

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Professional Services Agreement
Insurance Requirements
I. Workers’ Compensation Coverage. Consultant shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance for his/her employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California and Employers Liability Insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury and/or disease. In addition, Consultant shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of California and Employers Liability Insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury and/or disease for all of the subcontractor’s employees. Any notice of cancellation or non-renewal of all Workers’ Compensation policies must be received by the City at least thirty (30) days prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by Consultant for City. This provision shall not apply if Consultant has no employees performing work under this Agreement.

If the Consultant has no employees for the purposes of this Agreement, Consultant shall sign the “Certificate of Exemption from Workers’ Compensation Insurance” which is attached hereto as Exhibit C.

II. General Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If a commercial general liability insurance form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit.

III. Automobile Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles, in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for each occurrence.

IV. Professional Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain professional errors and omissions liability insurance for protection against claims alleging negligent acts, errors or omissions which may arise from Consultant’s operations under this Agreement, whether such operations are by the Consultant or by its employees, subcontractors, or sub-consultants. The amount of this insurance shall not be less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) on a claims-made annual aggregate basis, or a combined single-limit per occurrence basis.

V. Endorsements. Each general liability and automobile liability insurance policy shall be with insurers possessing a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII and shall be endorsed with the following specific language or equivalent:

A. The City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insured with respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the Consultant,

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including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. Conforms to ISO CG 2009 and CG 2037 10 01. Both are required.

B. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects to the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance maintained by the City, including any selfinsured retention the City may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with it.

C. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring company.

D. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees or agents.

E. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers.

F. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage except after thirty (30) days written notice has been received by the City.

VI. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At the City’s option, Consultant shall demonstrate financial capability for payment of such deductibles or self-insured retention’s.

VII. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to City, as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. Certificates of such insurance shall be filed with the City on or before commencement of performance of this agreement. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with the City at all times during the term of this Agreement.

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Agenda Item 11

CITY OF YUBA CITY

To provide legislative advocacy services to ensure the City’s interests are effectively represented at the State level.

Strategic Focus Area:

Working with a legislative advocacy firm supports each of the City’s Strategic Focus Areas by strengthening the City’s ability to influence policy, secure resources, and proactively respond to State actions.

Background:

The City of Yuba City operates in an increasingly complex legislative and regulatory environment where State actions directly impact local operations, funding, and policy implementation. Legislative advocacy services are an important tool to ensure the City’s interests are effectively represented and advanced at the State level.

Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange, Inc. (SYASL) is a well-established California-based advocacy firm providing legislative and regulatory representation, association management, and strategic consulting services to public, private, and nonprofit clients. The firm has been consistently ranked among the top ten most successful advocacy firms in California in recent years. Additionally, several SYASL lobbyists have been recognized among the “Top 100” most influential individuals in Sacramento.

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SYASL has extensive experience representing municipalities and has demonstrated success advocating before both the California State Legislature and various state regulatory agencies and departments.

Analysis:

Retaining SYASL would provide the City with professional representation and strategic guidance on legislative matters that affect municipal operations and community priorities. Services to be provided include, but are not limited to:
• Monitoring legislation and regulatory actions relevant to the City • Advocating on behalf of the City before the State Legislature and regulatory agencies • Identifying and supporting funding opportunities and grant programs • Providing strategic advice on legislative positioning and policy development • Facilitating communication between the City and State decision-makers SYASL emphasizes accountability and measurable outcomes, with a strong focus on delivering a return on investment for its clients—particularly public agencies that must demonstrate the value of such services to their constituents.

Through this agreement, the City will be better positioned to proactively engage in the legislative process, protect local interests, and pursue opportunities that enhance services, infrastructure, and overall community well-being.

Fiscal Impact:

Not to exceed 49,200 Annually - 1305-62701 (City Manager - Professional Services) Alternatives:

1. Do not proceed with legislative advocacy services and provide staff with alternate direction.

2. Direct staff to modify the scope of services.

Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange, Inc. of Sacramento, CA for an amount not to exceed $49,200 annually for State legislative advocacy, subject to immaterial modifications by the City Manager and upon approval of the City Attorney as to legal form, with the finding that it is in the best interest of the City.

Attachments:

1. Resolution - PSA SYAS&L (Effective 06.01.26)

2. PSA SYAS&L - (Exhibit A) - Effective 06.01.26

3. PSA SYASL - (Exhibit B) (Scope of Services)

4. PSA SYAS&L (Exhibit B) - Proposal

5. PSA SYAS&L (Exhibit C) - Insurance Req
Prepared By: Submitted By:

Ciara Wakefield Robert Bendorf

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City Clerk City Manager

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ATTACHMENT 1

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RESOLUTION NO. _________

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUBA CITY

APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SHAW YODER ANTWIH SCHMELZER & LANGE, INC. (SYASL) OF SACRAMENTO, CA FOR LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $49,200 ANNUALLY, SUBJECT

TO IMMATERIAL MODIFICATIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER UPON APPROVAL BY THE

CITY ATTORNEY, WITH THE FINDING THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY WHEREAS, the City of Yuba City seeks to actively monitor, influence, and respond to legislative and regulatory actions at the State level that impact municipal operations, funding opportunities, and local priorities; and
WHEREAS, Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange, Inc. (SYASL) provides legislative and regulatory advocacy, association management, and strategic consulting services to a broad range of public, private, and non-profit sector clients; and WHEREAS, SYASL has been consistently recognized as one of the top ten most successful advocacy firms in California for several years, and several of its lobbyists have been named among the “Top 100” most influential individuals in Sacramento; and WHEREAS, SYASL has demonstrated expertise representing clients before the California State Legislature, as well as a proven record of success advocating before state regulatory agencies and departments; and
WHEREAS, SYASL emphasizes measurable return on investment for its clients, particularly public sector agencies that must demonstrate the value of advocacy services to their constituents; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to retain SYASL to provide legislative advocacy services to support the City’s interests and strategic priorities at the State level; and WHEREAS, the proposed Professional Services Agreement is in an amount not to exceed $49,200 annually;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of Yuba City as follows:

1. The City Council hereby approves a Professional Services Agreement with Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange, Inc. for legislative advocacy services in an amount not to exceed $49,200 annually.

2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the agreement and any necessary amendments consistent with the intent of this Resolution, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

3. The services provided under this agreement will support the City’s efforts to effectively engage in the legislative process, advocate for local priorities, secure funding opportunities, and monitor regulatory developments impacting the City.

4. This Resolution shall take effect June 1, 2026.

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The foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Yuba City at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of May, 2026.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Marc Boomgaarden, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ciara Wakefield, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM
COUNSEL FOR YUBA CITY:

Shannon Chaffin, City Attorney
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
Exhibits:

A. Professional Services Agreement – Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange, Inc.

B. Scope of Work
C. Insurance Requirements

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1 EXHIBIT A

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2 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Agreement is made and entered into as of June 1, 2026, by and between the City of Yuba City, a municipal corporation (“City”) and Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange, Inc. (“Consultant”).

AGREEMENT

1. Scope of Services. The Consultant shall provide Legislative Advocacy Services:

See Attached Scope of Services
(Exhibit A)

2. Time of Performance. The services of Consultant are to commence on June 1, 2026 and shall continue until all authorized work is completed and approved by the City.

Finalization shall be completed at the direction of the City of Yuba City.

3. Compensation. Compensation to be paid to Consultant shall be in accordance with the Schedule of Charges set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In no event shall Consultant’s compensation exceed $49,200 per year without additional written authorization from the City. Payment by City under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of defects, even if such defects were known to the City at the time of payment.

4. Method of Payment. Consultant shall submit monthly billings to City. City shall pay Consultant not later than 30 days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff.

6. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by the City immediately for cause or by either party without cause upon fifteen days written notice of termination. Upon termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for services performed up to the effective date of termination. Such compensation is subject to the conditions of Section 4 of this agreement.

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3 7. Ownership of Documents. All plans, studies, documents and other writings prepared by and for Consultant, its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors in the course of implementing this Agreement, except working notes and internal documents, shall become the property of the City upon payment to Consultant for such work, and the City shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to Consultant or to any other party. Consultant shall, at Consultant’s expense, provide such reports, plans, studies, documents and other writings to City upon request.

Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement creates a nonexclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement (“Documents & Data”). Consultant shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regards to Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than Consultant or provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents & Data at any time, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City’s sole risk.

8. Consultant’s Books and Records:
a. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to charges for services, or expenditures and disbursements charged to City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant to this Agreement. b. Consultant shall maintain all documents and records which demonstrated performance under this Agreement for a minimum period of three (3) years, or

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4 for any longer period required by law, from the date of termination or completion of this Agreement.
c. Any records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement shall be made available for inspection or audit, at any time during regular business hours, upon written request by the City Administrator, City Attorney, City Auditor or a designated representative of these officers. Copies of such documents shall be provided to the City for inspection at City Hall when it is practical to do so. Otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, the records shall be available at Consultant’s address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement.
d. Where City has reason to believe that such records or documents may be lost or discarded due to dissolution, disbandment or termination of Consultant’s business, City may, by written request by any of the above named officers, require that custody of the records be given to the City and that the records and documents be maintained in City Hall. Access to such records and documents shall be granted to any party authorized by Consultant, Consultant’s representatives, or Consultant’s successor-in-interest.

11. Professional Ability of Consultant. City has relied upon the professional training and ability of Consultant to perform the services hereunder as a material inducement to enter into this Agreement. Consultant shall therefore provide properly skilled professional and technical personnel to perform all services under this Agreement. All work performed by Consultant under this Agreement shall be in accordance with applicable legal requirements and shall meet the standard of quality ordinarily to be expected of competent professionals in Consultant’s field of expertise.

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5 13. Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall use the standard of care in its profession to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.

15. Insurance Requirements. Consultant, at Consultant’s own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain, for the duration of the contract, necessary insurance policies as described in Exhibit B.

If to City Robert Bendorf
City Manager
City of Yuba City
1201 Civic Center Blvd
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-4602
If to Consultant: Karen Lange
Partner
Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange, Inc.
1415 L Street, Suite 1000
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 446-4656

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6 18. Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the City Attorney.

20. Waiver. Waiver of a breach or default under this Agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver of a subsequent breach of the same or any other provision under this Agreement.

25. Execution. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become binding upon the parties when at least one copy hereof shall have been signed by both parties hereto. In approving this Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.

26. Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each party

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7 warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and to bind each respective party.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date first written above.

CITY OF YUBA CITY: CONSULTANT:

By:_____________________________ By: _______________________________ Robert Bendorf Karen Lange
City Manager Partner
City of Yuba City Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange, Inc.

Attachments:

Exhibit A – Scope of Services
Exhibit B - Insurance Requirements

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EXHIBIT B

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SHAW YODER ANTWIH SCHMELZER & LANGE, INC.

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consistent with its proposal of April 2, 2026, Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange (Consultant) shall perform the following work on a time and materials basis not to exceed a total of $49,200 annually, upon request and prior authorization by the City:

Provide lobbying services including:
i) Through relationships with the State/Newsom administration, legislative leadership, and other Constitutional offices;
ii) Timely intelligence and reports;
iii) Assistance with the sponsorship of legislation;
iv) Preparation of position letters and periodic updates as bills are amended; v) Drafting of legislation and amendments;
vi) Provide Mr. Yoder and Ms. Lange as the lead advocates for all legislation requiring committee testimony, with support as needed, and draft testimony for City personnel or witnesses;
vii) Manage the scheduling of any meetings with City officials or other stakeholders identified by the City;
viii) Assisting with the coordination of allied interests and statewide associations (such as League of Cities) to further the interests of the City; and ix) Providing an advocacy approach consistent with the Consultant’s proposal

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April 2, 2026
To: Mayor Marc Boomgaarden, City of Yuba City
Vice-Mayor Michael Pasquale, City of Yuba City
Robert Bendorf, City Manager, Yuba City
Fm: Karen Lange, Partner
Paul Yoder, Partner
Dylan Elliott, Legislative Advocate
RE: City of Yuba City – Proposed Scope of Services Providing Legislative Advocacy Services On behalf of everyone here at Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange (SYASL), thank you for meeting with us to discuss the possibility of our firm providing legislative advocacy services to the City of Yuba City.

Our reputation of integrity and professionalism allows us to forge and maintain strong relationships with lawmakers and influencers, as well as with the hundreds of local elected officials we represent through their Boards of Supervisors and City Councils, and our intimate understanding of policymaking enables us to always know what to do next. So, when challenges arise, we lead our clients to the local, legislative, regulatory or budgetary outcome they seek – and deliver results about which they can feel good.

Our firm’s local government foundation has proven valuable to our clients as we develop relationships with local elected officials who often move on to the statehouse. We currently represent 21 County Boards of Supervisors throughout California, as well as 6 cities.

We encourage you to learn more about our firm at www.SYASLpartners.com.

Proposed Scope of Services
Project Approach and Work Schedule
Our basic approach to effective advocacy is information-based; and our principals have demonstrated repeatedly the ability to deliver the right information to influence the right decision-makers in Sacramento, as well as the ability to obtain for our clients the meetings with the people they want to meet with, when they want to meet with them. SYASL specializes in the timely delivery of information to decision-makers of both parties, instead of advocacy through strictly partisan relationships.

SYASL is well situated to help Yuba City curate relationships with not just key legislators and staff, but also with key figures in the Newsom Administration, as well as gubernatorial candidates running to replace Governor Newsom after he terms out. Through our work, we would ensure that Yuba City would maintain a stellar reputation as a leader in a variety of policy areas, maintain credibly positive relations

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with the Yuba City legislative delegation, and be broadly seen as a thoughtful and constructive participant in policy conversations.

Relationships
Newsom Administration and Legislative Leadership
SYASL works effectively with the Newsom Administration. We have strong relationships at every level of the Newsom Administration, and in many cases these relationships are based on years of close and positive working relationships. We have had former clients and employees go to work in the Governor’s executive office. There is not one single key player with whom we do not have a longstanding and beneficial relationship. Legislatively, we are on first-name terms with the Speaker, Pro Tem, budget chairs, and other legislative leaders.

Other Constitutional Offices
SYASL maintains great relationships with every constitutional officer. SYASL also plays the “long-game,” i.e., we cultivate positive relationships with every potential future Governor and other constitutional officers.

Proactive Lobbying
Legislative Monitoring
SYASL daily monitors the introduction and amendment of every piece of legislation throughout the entire year, as this is the only way to ensure that relevant changes are caught and communicated with clients. The SYASL team would, on a daily basis, review a report containing every introduced and amended bill in California to ensure that Yuba City is up to speed on the latest developments in Sacramento. We would work with the City Administrator to inform the appropriate Yuba City staff of timely amendments so the proper advocacy can occur.

In addition to scouring legislation, we monitor the legislative process for relevant audit requests through the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, budget items and related trailer bills, consequential political appointments, and regulatory actions by relevant state departments, boards, and offices. We would communicate developments to Yuba City personnel in a timely fashion.

Our staff also actively monitors press releases and other forms of communication utilized by the Governor, legislative leadership, and other key players. This can sometimes provide early signs of things to come.

Timely Intelligence & Reports
We would provide frequent updates via e-mail, phone call or other communication to ensure timely delivery of intelligence and status updates that work for both Yuba City and SYASL. We deliver weekly reports that outline the current status of legislation, administrative actions and other relevant reports, studies, polls and grant information important to Yuba City. We can and will adjust our delivery approach as requested or warranted. Timely information is vital to making informed decisions on critical

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policy and we are committed to ensuring that Yuba City stays up to speed on the latest events and provides us with the direction needed to achieve the best results for the residents of Yuba City.

We would also provide Yuba City staff with links to reports that will be updated through our bill tracking software in real time, so you can access them at your ease. For example, we would you with a link to your bill matrix that will refresh with all relevant updates each time you click the link. We also will continue to provide you with a link that will allow you to check which bills being tracked by Yuba City have been amended on any given day. This would give your staff the ability to review amendments to priority bills daily so they can be completely up to speed with the latest changes.

We believe the system SYASL has built for our local government clients is effective and produces results, and if selected and the City is onboarded, we would refine and develop that system so that it works best for you. Please see our attachments to this proposal for an example of our regular, proactive correspondence to county clients.

Sponsored Legislation
SYASL has a demonstrated record of success in the introduction and passage of legislation on behalf of our clients, and we are prepared to continue that success for Yuba City. SYASL annually sponsors more local government-related legislation than any other advocacy firm in California. Carrying sponsored bills, if done correctly to maximize the probability of success, is significant and requires significant preparation, material development, and substantial lobbying effort depending on the bill's nature.

Position Letter & Paper Preparation
We can assist in both the initial drafting of position letters and the periodic updating of those letters as bills are amended and move through the process, as well as distributing the letters that the City prepares themselves. We propose to work with key staff in Yuba City to develop a process whereby SYASL can get meaningful input from council members and staff so that we can draft letters and get them submitted timely, as well as make sure the letters the City produces reach their intended destination. Yuba City positions on legislative proposals should be communicated clearly with precision and technical proficiency. Therefore, the substance of the letters needs to be informed by the technical experts at Yuba City. SYASL will work with Yuba City to ensure that the necessary technical data and information is collected and analyzed so we can use the information in the preparation of position letters.

It would be helpful to parlay the City’s strategic plan into a format that can be considered a legislative platform that provides sufficient flexibility for the Council to take positions on bills as rapidly as needed to keep pace with the legislative process; it is often the case that bills move faster than the Brown Act allows local agencies to engage and it is vital that a legislative platform be proactively approved to ensure that the City can be directly engaged quickly on critical legislation.

Draft Legislation and Amendments
SYASL works with many of our clients on drafting legislation to sponsor in the legislative process. We can draft legislation and amendments in areas where our lobbyists have expertise. We still suggest that our clients consult legal experts, internal or external, where it is appropriate to do so. That being said, in the normal course of daily operations in and around the state capitol and regulatory bodies the team of

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lobbyists from SYASL are more than capable of working with Yuba City to develop and advance legislation or amendments.

Committee Testimony
Mr. Yoder and Ms. Lange will be lead advocates for all legislation requiring committee testimony, with support as needed provided by Dylan Elliott and Clift Wilson. SYASL is also capable of drafting testimony for Yuba City personnel or other witnesses when needed.

Influencing Policy Analysis
We regularly field inquiries from legislative staff regarding nettlesome policy matters or in preparation for an oversight or informational hearing. We routinely consult with clients from our Counties and Cities regarding these inquiries and facilitate the City or County’s inclusion in informational hearings on policy questions before the legislature, particularly around local government issues. Our firm is regularly the first call a policy consultant will make when analyzing proposed legislation. Ensuring our clients are positioned to inform state policy has been a hallmark of our years of work together.

Meetings with Decision Makers
SYASL proposes to manage the scheduling of any and all meetings for Yuba City on every issue within the scope of our contract. Our team can obtain meetings with elected officials, key staff, other stakeholders, and virtually any other appointee or agency/department representative with whom Yuba City will want to meet.

Coordination with Allied Interests
SYASL is widely respected as the hardest working and entirely ethical lobbying practice in California. Our representation of clients across the political and economic spectrum has allowed us to establish and maintain strong relationships in the Capitol community. Not only do we have extensive experience organizing coalitions and leading groups of lobbyists to achieve a common outcome, but we have the relationships necessary to marshal allied interests quickly and effectively based on the hard-won trust of other interests in Sacramento. Related to local government, SYASL is pleased at the potential opportunity to serve as Yuba City’s Sacramento advocate and we would be able to position Yuba City with likeminded entities, and where appropriate, coordinate with statewide associations such as the League of Cities to further the interests of Yuba City.

Advocacy Approach
As stated above, our approach to successful advocacy starts with relationship building and ensuring the flow of information to key decision-makers.

That said, delivering results for Yuba City will require that we be engaged with key decision-makers on your behalf daily. This tactical work is described in detail below.

1. We would hold meetings with members of the Yuba City staff, as directed, to discuss the current political situation in Sacramento, review legislation, pending regulatory actions, open or forthcoming funding opportunities, upcoming ballot measures, and any other issues of interest

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to the City and further obtain an understanding of the client’s desired legislative and regulatory program, and to define specific objectives for the upcoming calendar year. Conversations with the Mayor and Vice-Mayor clearly outlined goals specific to economic development and public safety and we will devote appropriate resources to those interests.

2. We would meet with relevant legislators and other key state officials, formally when needed and informally on an ongoing basis, with an emphasis on building and maintaining excellent relationships to further Yuba City’s stated goals. These cultivated relationships are critical to the success of Yuba City’s legislative objectives, as they aid us in continuing our ongoing educational efforts with the Legislature regarding all issues of importance to the City.

3. We would work with your staff to translate your legislative and funding priorities into specific tactics, such as introduction of, or amendments to, bills to further Yuba City goals, the adoption of official positions on existing legislation and pending regulatory actions, the adoption of official positions on funding programs and administrative guidelines. We would obtain authors and champions for your original legislative proposals and lobby the Legislature and Administration-level officials to further your legislative and funding priorities.

4. As bills of interest to Yuba City move through the legislative process, we would monitor and if appropriate, communicate the City’s official position on legislation to the appropriate legislators, committees, and staff, including preparing and distributing letters and alerts, preparing and delivering testimony before committees, and through personal contact with and lobbying of appropriate legislators and staff. This process would include preparing Yuba City staff for carrying out similar activities, such as testifying before committees and meeting with legislators, legislative staff, or administrative officials. As bills move to the Governor's desk, we would communicate with the appropriate staff in the Governor’s Office and in his key policy departments and agencies regarding the City’s position on bills. We would carry out a similar program on all regulatory and funding matters of interest to Yuba City, including lobbying Executive Branch agencies and departments as well as state boards and commissions.

5. As funding opportunities become available that align with Yuba City funding priorities, we would notify the City of the opportunities and pursue requested changes to program structure and administrative guidelines for Yuba City, including by securing letters from your legislative champions and allies.

6. We would continue to review every individual piece of legislation as it is introduced or amended. As stated earlier in the proposed scope, we assign all of our registered lobbyists the task of reviewing every introduced bill every day, and every amendment to every existing bill every day, so that nothing falls through. To help identify bills of importance to Yuba City, we would first flag bills that may have an impact on the adopted legislative and regulatory program (once one has been established; in the meantime we would flag those bills of interest by subject matter, specifically economic development and public safety). We would also cross-check key bills flagged by other SYASL clients, as well as associations and companies representing City interests to further bolster our efforts to initially capture relevant bills. Legislation potentially impacting Yuba City would be referred to Yuba City staff for further analysis and response. We would also research the background of and obtain all available specialized reports and other printed information relating to key bills and refer that material to staff to assist in the development of agency positions. We would provide advice and analysis as necessary on the key

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bills identified by staff. As Yuba City adopts positions on these introduced and amended bills, we would carry out the activities identified above. We would continue to track these bills in a computer database and generate regular, streamlined reports to Yuba City regarding the status of each of your tracked bills.

7. We would monitor and attend legislative committee and administrative agency hearings as necessary to assess the impact on Yuba City of actions taken by these entities regarding legislation, regulations, and funding opportunities. Our emphasis would be on legislation, regulations, or funding developments consistent with the City’s legislative and funding priorities.

8. We would assist Yuba City staff in developing strategies and assessing political considerations and would provide recommendations to respond to legislative and regulatory issues as they arise, whether in the form of specific bills or as broad policy or funding issues. Our emphasis would be on maximizing state benefits accruing to Yuba City and opposing threats to your missions.

9. We would assist you in working with regional agencies and state agencies and commissions to develop support for Yuba City policies and identify those entities with like-minded goals. The members of our team regularly interact with the staff, lobbyists, and members of organizations Yuba City already is partnering with.

10. We would maintain necessary formal and informal ongoing communications with Governor’s Office staff and state officials on the City’s behalf. This continuing contact would ensure that these individuals understand that Yuba City should be of vital interest to them and a critical component of the future of legislation affecting city operations and governance.

11. We would, upon request from Yuba City staff, provide logistical support to arrange appointments, meetings, and site tours with key elected officials, their staff, and state agencies, departments, boards, and commissions.

12. We would continue to provide necessary or requested written and oral reports on issues of importance to Yuba City including: telephone calls and/or emails as needed to provide high priority alerts on breaking legislative, regulatory, and funding and ballot measure news; regularly-scheduled telephone calls (at a frequency determined by Yuba City for purposes of providing updates and receiving direction; and, if needed, regular written reports reflecting the latest status of each bill lobbied or being monitored by Yuba City, as well as an overview of ongoing policy and state and regional funding developments affecting Yuba City. We would also attend meetings and provide presentations to Yuba City staff and leadership, at your request.

13. We would adhere to all regulations governing the activities of registered lobbyists in California, including preparing necessary Fair Political Practices Commission lobbying reports for execution by Yuba City.

We believe the three essential characteristics of an effective lobbyist (or advocacy team) are:

1. Understanding each client’s needs through ongoing conversations with the client to effectively convey to policymakers the client’s position;

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2. Regular communication with members of the Legislature, their staff, and Administration officials to ensure they understand the client’s legislative program; and,

3. Ethically bound and committed to the honest presentation of positions and facts.

Evolving Policy Approach
The Governor is in his final year of his second term; the Administration will begin to see turnover in anticipation of new leadership, and we plan to ensure our clients are well-positioned to engage with whoever is next elected to the Governor’s Office. This strategy includes engaging with existing elected officials seeking the next office (such as we did with then-Sen. Lara on fire insurance) and talking to newcomers who are looking to educate themselves on issues facing discrete parts of the State. We regularly seize on the opportunity to be the source of information and policy when newly-elected officials are looking to rapidly gain an understanding of a particular issue. We would move to position Yuba City Councilmembers and/or staff in that role where the City has an interest.

Company Background and Experience
Legal name: Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer and Lange, Incorporated (SYASL) Address: 1415 L Street,
Suite 1000
Sacramento, CA., 95814
Telephone number: (916) 446-4656
Website: https://syaslpartners.com/
SYASL is a corporation in California. SYASL is a privately held company. Karen Lange is the person in our company authorized to execute a proposed contract; the best number for Karen is (916) 446- 4656 and the best email is [email protected].

SYASL is owned by seven Partners – Paul Yoder, Andrew Antwih, Jason Schmelzer, Karen Lange, Matt Robinson, Silvia Solis Shaw, and Michael Pimentel. Joshua Shaw and Paul Yoder acquired the firm in 1998. The firm under its original ownership – which Mr. Shaw joined in 1990 and Mr. Yoder joined in 1993 – was founded in 1975. Andrew Antwih was named a Partner of the firm in 2009, and Jason Schmelzer and Karen Lange were both added as Partners in 2016. Matt Robinson was named partner in 2020. Silvia Solis Shaw was named partner in 2024 and Michael Pimentel was named partner in 2025.

Mr. Shaw has transitioned to an advisory role with the firm and has stepped back from ownership and advocacy roles.

SYASL’s lineage dates back to 1978. The firm still retains its first client. This continuing forty-seven year relationship is emblematic of how our firm produces for its clients over and over – and year after year –we place the value of long-term relationships and dedication to our clients as the highest priority every day.

SYASL provides legislative and regulatory advocacy, association management and strategic consulting services to a broad range of public, private and non-profit sector clients. We have been continuously listed in the top ten most successful advocacy firms in California for the past several years, and several of our lobbyists have been touted on the “Top 100” most influential people in Sacramento list. SYASL

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not only expertly represents its clients before the State Legislature, but also brings a proven record of success lobbying state regulatory agencies and departments. SYASL prides itself on providing return on investment for all its clients, especially its public sector ones who must – and should – prove the ongoing value of hired advocacy to their constituents.

Our firm’s rich history of representation for local government agencies allows our advocates to form lasting relationships with local officials who, due to California’s term limit laws, often move to the statehouse, where we continue to work effectively with them on a wide array of issues. This is vital, as at least half the legislature is relatively new going into the 2026 legislative session. Also, because the firm represents many statewide associations consisting of public and private organizations, our lobbyists work regularly with all legislators and state agencies across many policy and committee areas, which would naturally extend the influence Yuba City can have with these same entities. The firm also represents twenty-two counties in California, which allows for multi-dimensional and cross-cutting analysis and implementation of strategies that produce excellent results for all our clients.

Our firm’s record is one of achievement and significant success in the enactment, defeat, or amendment of legislation for our clients. We enjoy regular access to and success in working with the leadership of both parties and both houses of the California Legislature, as well as longstanding ties to the top personnel in the Newsom Administration. Furthermore, we have worked effectively during both Republican and Democratic administrations and during every different turn of executive and legislative leadership since the firm’s inception.

The Partners of SYASL are pleased to emphasize the client focus of the firm. Due to the firm’s client base and our array of advocates, we are able to offer increased services to our core clients and utilize the firm's resources to tailor legislative representation programs individually for each client. Yuba City would be served by two of the seven Partners in the firm, and supported by two additional lobbyists and the firm’s senior legislative aide.

Each one of our clients is unique and we pride ourselves on devoting the proper time and resources to learn their issues and represent them knowledgeably and energetically – we operate for each client as if we are an extension of their in-house operations. We invest our time and energy getting to know each client’s needs; we do that because our understanding and knowledge of our clients’ needs over the years directly correlate to an informed representation of a client’s specific interests in specific policy and budget negotiations. We are able to deter badly-devised concepts and proposals before they ever see the light of day, because we know from years of experience with our individual clients what will and will not work for them.

Including the Partners, SYASL currently employs twelve registered lobbyists, four legislative assistants, and one dozen other full-time or part-time professional, clerical, and technical staff. We are registered with the Fair Political Practices Commission to lobby state government for various clients consisting of local governments, transit or transportation agencies, private sector organizations, and non-profit trade associations. SYASL’s core competencies include, but are not limited to, local government, transportation, housing, behavioral health, natural resources, energy, and human resources issues.

Our firm enjoys a reputation among legislators, staff, and peers as one of the hardest working and most effective lobbying firms in Sacramento. All our advocates spend much of their time in the “Swing Space” and the Capitol making direct contact with legislators and staff. It is in the halls of the Capitol that we

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can be most effective, and it is there that we are most likely to learn in a timely manner about opportunities for, and challenges to, our clients.

In addition to the firm representing twenty-one other counties in California, as well as six cities, we constantly work with the California State Association of Counties (CSAC), Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), the Urban Counties Caucus (UCC), the League of Cities (CalCities) and the California Special Districts Association (CSDA). These relationships help us coordinate allied interests on important legislative measures and stay informed of key bills that will impact county interests.

KAREN LANGE, Partner
Karen Lange became a partner in Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer and Lange in 2016 and has worked with the firm’s partners and staff since 2006. Karen began her career in public policy in 1998, first interning for a member of Congress. Following that, she began working in the California State Assembly.

During the California energy crisis in 2001, Karen left the Legislature to work for Navigant Consulting, which was advising the State of California on energy contracts procured by the State. Karen returned to the Legislature and worked as the Legislative Director for a member of the California Assembly, focusing on issues impacting the Central Valley – particularly health, agriculture, and water. Don Peterson hired Karen to become a lobbyist with his firm, Peterson Consulting, Inc. in 2006. Mr. Peterson maintained a longstanding strategic partnership with Joshua Shaw and Paul Yoder and shared several clients – mostly counties.

Since her hiring, Karen has worked on issues for nearly two dozen California counties and countyrelated organizations. Karen worked for Peterson Consulting for three years, until Don Peterson passed on December 9, 2009. On that date, Shaw / Yoder / Antwih purchased Peterson Consulting. Since 2009, Karen has expanded her focus area to include animal shelter and welfare issues, as well as working on energy policy. Karen holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, Berkeley.

PAUL J. YODER, Partner
Paul J. Yoder is one of the founding Partners of Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer and Lange. Mr. Yoder has been a legislative advocate in California for thirty years. In 1990, he began his career as a lobbyist for the County of San Diego. At the time, Mr. was the youngest lobbyist in the state. In 1993, Mr. Yoder joined Gerber and Associates, Inc., where he lobbied for many of the firm’s public clients, including several counties, several water agencies, transit agencies, and solid waste interests, as well as the firm’s corporate clients.

Mr. Yoder joined with Mr. Shaw to acquire Gerber and Associates, Inc. The firm was subsequently renamed Shaw / Yoder, Inc. In 2001, Mr. Joshua Yoder again partnered with Mr. Shaw in the acquisition of several other lobbying firms, and together they successfully transitioned other sets of local government clients. Mr. Yoder now successfully represents dozens of local governmental entities both in legislative and regulatory matters.

Mr. Yoder’s government advocacy duties and experience at the firm include: drafting legislative language; reviewing, tracking and analyzing legislative bills, public laws, and agency regulations, including Federal laws; monitoring legislative committee and agency hearings; testifying at hearings; maintaining cordial and cooperative relationships with key legislators, legislative staff and committee consultants, and administrative agency staff, including in the Governor’s Office; coordinating legislative

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strategies with other interest groups and related associations; and, maintaining liaison with clients regarding pending legislative issues and developing strategies to move client interests forward.

Mr. Yoder holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, from Yale University. He has completed all the course work towards a Master of Arts degree in Public Policy and Administration, at the California State University at Sacramento.

DYLAN ELLIOTT, Legislative Advocate
Dylan Elliott joined Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange as a Legislative Advocate in 2024 after serving on the policy team of State Senator Ben Allen.

In his former role, Dylan served as lead advisor to the Senator on a broad array of issues including natural resources, water, energy, emergency preparedness, health, human services, and governmental organization, among others. In addition to his advisory responsibilities, Dylan managed several highprofile bills during which he successfully negotiated and worked with various stakeholders including advocacy organizations, local governments, and the Governor’s Administration.

Beyond his legislative role, Dylan served on the Senator’s communications team as a speech writer and constituent outreach coordinator prior to a brief stint as Acting Director of Communications.

Dylan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Pomona College.

CLIFTON WILSON, Legislative Advocate
Clifton Wilson is a Legislative Advocate at Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange. He first joined the team in 2022 as a Legislative Intern. Clifton was also a Legislative Aide at SYASL before being promoted to Legislative Advocate.

As a Legislative Advocate, Clifton works closely with SYASL’s local government clients to gather pertinent issue-oriented information, monitoring the legislature, state agencies, departments, boards, regulatory commissions, third parties, news and current events. Clifton also supports client relations and keeps stakeholders informed through various newsletters.

Prior to joining the SYASL team, Clifton was highly active in academia. He was a teacher’s assistant for multiple political science courses, running the gambit from Constitutional Law, California Politics, to Political Theory.

Clifton received his Master of Arts in Political Science from the California State University of Sacramento and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Davis.

Our Proposed Fee
Our proposed monthly fee is $4,100 per month.

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EXHIBIT C

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including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. Conforms to ISO CG 2009 and CG 2037 10 01. Both are required.

C. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring company.

D. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees or agents.

E. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers.

F. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage except after thirty (30) days written notice has been received by the City.

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Agenda Item 12

CITY OF YUBA CITY

STAFF REPORT
Date: May 5, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council;
From: Administration Department
Presentation By: Robert Bendorf, City Manager
Summary
Subject: Services Agreement with Electric Sky Drone Shows, LLC Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Services Agreement, in consult with the City Attorney as to legal form, with Electric Sky Drone Shows, LLC in the amount of $42,500 for a Drone Aerial Light Show on July 4, 2026 with the finding that it is in the best interest of the City Fiscal Impact: $42,500 - Account 1305-62701 (City Manager - Professional Services) Purpose:

To provide a drone aerial light show as part of Yuba-Sutter's July 4, 2026 celebration, enhancing community engagement through a safe, innovative, and regionally significant event.

Strategic Focus Area:

This item supports the City's Strategic Focus Areas of Safe Communities and Economic Development.

By offering residents the opportunity to celebrate on a big scale locally, families are likely to remain within the community for holiday festivities, reducing travel and associated risks while increasing patronage of local businesses and contributing to the local economy.

Background:

The year 2026 marks a significant milestone as the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Communities across the nation are planning commemorative events that reflect on the country’s history while celebrating community pride, innovation, and shared experiences.

Locally, the City is partnering with other local jurisdictions on a two-day regional celebration scheduled for July 3–4, 2026. Planned activities include a fireworks display in the river bottoms on July 3, followed by a family-oriented event at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds on July 4, featuring a car show, community activities, and a drone aerial light show.

To enhance the July 4 event and provide a unique, modern alternative to traditional fireworks, staff is recommending the use of a drone light show as a featured attraction.

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Analysis:

Electric Sky Drone Shows, LLC specializes in designing, choreographing, and performing large-scale drone aerial light shows. The company brings Hollywood-level production expertise and cutting-edge technology to create synchronized, animated light displays in the night sky. Their performances are designed to captivate audiences and provide a safe, innovative, and environmentally conscious entertainment option.

The proposed drone show will serve as the headline attraction for the July 4 celebration at the YubaSutter Fairgrounds. Unlike traditional fireworks, drone shows reduce fire risk, minimize noise impacts, and allow for highly customized storytelling elements, including patriotic imagery and communityspecific themes.

This event is expected to draw residents and visitors from throughout the region, supporting community engagement and local economic activity. The drone show complements the July 3 fireworks event, creating a full weekend of celebration that appeals to a broad audience.

Entering into an agreement with Electric Sky Drone Shows, LLC ensures a high-quality production that aligns with the City’s goals of innovation, safety, and community celebration.

Fiscal Impact
Funding Source: 1305-62701 (City Manager - Professional Services) The total cost of the Services Agreement will not exceed $42,500.

Funding for this event is being shared by local Yuba-Sutter agencies in partnership with several private businesses. Yuba City will have a share of cost estimated to be approximately $30,000 to $35,000.

Funding has been included in the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–27 budget.

In addition, since Yuba City is the host agency for the drone show, it is recommended Yuba City will provide the initial deposit as stated in the attached. This is consistent with the City of Marysville and their coordination and approval of the regional fireworks show to be held on July 3.

Alternatives:

1. Do not proceed with the 4th of July drone show and provide staff with alternate direction.

Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Services Agreement, in consult with the City Attorney as to legal form, with Electric Sky Drone Shows, LLC in the amount of $42,500 for a Drone Aerial Light Show on July 4, 2026 with the finding that it is in the best interest of the City.

Attachments:

1. Resolution - Electric Sky

2. Electric Sky Service Agreement

3. Electric Sky Certificate of Insurance

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Prepared By: Submitted By:

Ciara Wakefield
City Clerk
Robert Bendorf
City Manager

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ATTACHMENT 1

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RESOLUTION NO. _________

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUBA CITY

APPROVING A SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ELECTRIC SKY DRONE SHOWS, LLC OF STUDIO CITY, CA FOR AN AERIAL DRONE LIGHT SHOW ON JULY 4, 2026 IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,500.00 WITH THE FINDING THAT IT IS IN THE

BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yuba City is committed to fostering community engagement, supporting local economic vitality, and providing safe and innovative public events; and
WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, presenting a unique opportunity for communities nationwide to host commemorative celebrations; and
WHEREAS, the City is participating in a two-day regional celebration on July 3 and July 4, 2026, including a fireworks display in the river bottoms on July 3 and a family-oriented event at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds on July 4; and
WHEREAS, the July 4 event will include a car show, family activities, and a drone aerial light show designed to provide a unique and memorable experience for residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, Electric Sky Drone Shows, LLC specializes in designing, choreographing, and performing high-quality drone light shows utilizing advanced technology and artistic production to create engaging visual displays; and
WHEREAS, the use of a drone aerial light show provides a safe and innovative alternative to traditional fireworks, reducing fire risk and noise impacts while allowing for customized and dynamic visual storytelling; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that entering into a Services Agreement with Electric Sky Drone Shows, LLC in the amount of $42,500 is in the best interest of the City to ensure a high-quality event that promotes community pride and regional participation; and WHEREAS, the Services Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to legal form by the City Attorney.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of Yuba City as follows:

Section 1. The City Council hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2. The City Council hereby finds that entering into a Services Agreement with Electric Sky Drone Shows, LLC is in the best interest of the City.

Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Services Agreement, in consultation with the City Attorney as to legal form, with Electric Sky Drone Shows, LLC

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in the amount of $42,500.00 for a drone aerial light show to be held on July 4, 2026 at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds.

Section 4. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to make minor, non-substantive modifications to the Agreement consistent with the intent of this Resolution, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to legal form.

Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

The foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Yuba City at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of May, 2026.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Marc Boomgaarden, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ciara Wakefield, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM
COUNSEL FOR YUBA CITY:

Shannon Chaffin, City Attorney
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
Exhibit:

A. Proposed Services Agreement – Electric Sky Drone Shows, LLC B. Certificate of Insurance

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EXHIBIT A

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SERVICE AGREEMENT
This Service Agreement, hereinafter ‘the Agreement’, for the provision of Drone Show Services is made between Electric Sky Drone Shows LLC of 12400 of Ventura Blvd #561 Studio City, CA 91604 ("Company") through its
representative________________________________Ali Amini________________________ and _______________________________________________________ of_________________________________________________________through its representative ________________________________________________("Customer").

The effective date of this Agreement is ______April 28,2026____________________, and this Agreement remains in force unless terminated under the terms hereinafter provided,
WHEREAS, Company has the capability and capacity to provide drone services for aerial light shows and other related services, and
WHEREAS, Customer desires the Company to provide such services under the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, and Company is willing to perform such services.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Company and Customer (hereinafter, collectively, the "Parties", or each, individually, a "Party") agree as follows:

SERVICES

1. Company Services and Responsibilities of the Customer: Company makes available drone services for aerial light shows, hereinafter ‘the light shows’, through drone

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technology and the Customer agrees to facilitate and support the Company in relation to entry, stay and the provision of the light show services at the required locations agreed for the light shows. Customer support would also be provided during the duration of the shows and without prejudice to the foregoing, the Customer must provide the show Location together with precise launch area coordinates, show display storyboard requirements, and show date except in exceptional circumstances such as major service failures; or inclement weather conditions which cause the show to be canceled.

COMPENSATION AND PAYMENTS

2. Compensation: The Customer will provide compensation to Company based on the pricing schedule below for the services rendered by Company as required by this agreement. All prices stated include all relevant local taxes:

Show Name Yuba City INDEPENDENCE Day Celebration
Show Date and Time July 4th 2026, Time TBD
Show Location 421 Center St, Yuba City, CA 95991
Launch Area
Coordinates
39°07'56.2"N 121°36'29.4"W
Duration 12-14 Minutes
Drone # 250
Total Cost $42,500.00
In the event that this agreement is terminated by the Customer prior to completion of the services but where the services have been partially performed, Company will be entitled to pro rata payment of the compensation and any deposit, provided that there has been no breach of contract on the part of the Company.

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3. Modes of Payment: The Company accepts payment of compensation via Cash, Money Order, Zelle, Paypal, Visa, Amex, Discover and/or Mastercard. If there is adequate time the Company may accept personal checks. Full payment of the remaining balance must be paid by the Customer to the Company no later than 72 hours before the scheduled show date/ time.

The Customer invoice will disclose method of desired payment options convenient to the Customer. When using a credit card as a type of payment there will be an additional charge of 2.4%- 3.4%. A separate invoice will be created for credit card payments. The Customer also acknowledges that once the Customer has booked the light show with the Company, it means that the Company has reserved time in their schedule exclusively for the Customer.

4. Animation Design and Lighting Changes: No animation changes can be made 7 days prior to the show. If, however, a change is required for:
a. 1 formation change then Company will need to be notified 8 working days prior to the show and the cost per formation change would be $1000. b. Every other additional formation, an additional 5 working days notification would be required.

5. Other Payment terms:
a. 50% payment will be applied if cancellation occurs more than 60 days before the show.
b. 100% payment will be applied if cancellation occurs 60 days or less before the show.
c. If the show is booked in less than 30 days, then 100% payment will be applied in the case of any cancellation prior to the show.
d. Other:

6. Rescheduling, Postponement and Relocation:

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a. In case of a cancellation due to weather or any other reason such as FAA, security or force majeure issues, the Company may delay the show until conditions improve.
b. If the conditions do not improve, the Company will reschedule or relocate the show at a convenient day and time and place for both parties. c. If conditions do not improve and the event is rescheduled or relocated, the client is responsible for all incremental costs caused by the change, including but not limited to, travel changes, lodging, crew standby, freight/shipping, additional site assessments, permitting rework, etc.
d. Local permits and licenses are managed/handled with the assistance of the Customer. There are permit fees, the Customer is responsible for managing and covering these costs thereof.
e. Other:

7. Deposit: The Company requires a non-refundable deposit equal to 30% of the total cost which shall be due upon execution of this agreement from the Customer in order to secure and reserve the time and date of the aerial drone show including animation and FAA permission. Deposits may be partially refunded due to extreme circumstances or major service failure and force majeure. The remaining balance of the total cost must be paid by the Customer to the Company no later than 72 hours before the scheduled show date/ time.

Payments via credit cards are subject to a processing fee of 2.4%–3.4%. Failure to pay the balance by the deadline constitutes a material breach and grounds for cancellation by the Company.

8. Refunds: The Company reserves the sole discretion to issue refunds only in extraordinary circumstances, such as catastrophic service failures, legally recognized force majeure events, or extreme weather conditions that render performance impossible. The Customer expressly acknowledges and agrees that no refunds, credits, or rescheduling will be granted

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for cancellations, delays, or terminations arising from non-weather-related disruptions, changes in event plans, or any cause outside of the Company’s control. Furthermore, the Customer acknowledges that 30% of the total deposit is specifically allocated to pre-production services, including but not limited to animation and programming, and is strictly non-refundable under any circumstances.

BOOKINGS AND DURATION OF THE AGREEMENT

9. Term: The term of this agreement will begin on the "effective date" of this agreement and will remain in full force and effect until the completion of the services or for a minimum of twelve months, subject to earlier termination as provided in this agreement. The term of this agreement may be extended with the written consent of the parties.

10.Booking: In order to allow and enable the Company to immediately reserve and book the desired time and date of the aerial light shows, both the deposit and full payment must be paid by the Customer and the Customer acknowledges that:
a. A booking is taken on a provisional basis until the deposit has been paid in full and funds cleared through the banking system (where appropriate). b. The balance of the service charges is payable not less than 72 hours after the start of the service. Failure to pay the deposit or balance in full by the due dates will constitute grounds for cancellation by Company.
c. Upon confirmation of a custom order, the Company will initiate contact with the Customer to discuss and gather input regarding the Customer’s vision and desired themes. The parties will collaborate to select up to ten (10) visual concepts to be incorporated into a preliminary storyboard.

SITE ASSESSMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES

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11. Site/Event Assessment: Company will evaluate site location by making certain that; permits, waivers, safety measures and FAA regulations and requirements are in place and, in doing so, Company may use a series of FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) automated applications to make certain all safety measures have been met when the site is located within the USA and in case of its provision of services in territories beyond the USA, the domestic and international laws shall be applicable. Each Site location is assessed thoroughly by following specific safety procedures, further Company must be able to forecast and identify any safety hazard, whether procedural, operational, or maintenance related as soon as possible after, if not before, an incident occurs. However, the Company does not bear any responsibility for any intentional torts or disorder committed by the Customer’s spectators, by-standers or the outsiders. Furthermore, the Company does not bear any liability for any public and private nuisance when the site is selected at the choice of the Customer. Customer is responsible for securing the "fallout zone" with barriers and security. Company is not liable for nuisance claims on the Customer selected the site.

12.Responsibilities: Company shall provide all digital storage, equipment, and administrative support personnel in furtherance of this agreement. Company agrees and warrants that all service activities undertaken will strictly adhere to the Customer’s requests which the Customer has reviewed and approved in writing. Customer is responsible for securing fallout zone with proper signage, barriers and security personnel.

13.Inability to Conduct Show due to Weather or other Legal Obstructions: In the event that Company’s light shows for the site within the USA are halted or delayed due to inclement weather per the discretion of the FAA or Company using standard aviation forecasting tools or FAA restrictions and a force majeure, the show will be rescheduled to a later time that is more conducive to safe flight operations. In addition, if the FAA issues flight restrictions due to standard operating national airspace procedures, the show will be rescheduled within a reasonable time based on when those restrictions have been lifted or

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released. When the site for the light shows is located beyond the USA, this clause will be read in consonance with the domestic and international laws.

14.Likeness, Social Media, Customer Picture Usage Waiver: The Customer understands that the Company may wish to use their pictures of shows or designs on social media or for other advertising purposes or other business concepts. Customer agrees to permit Company to use such imagery as appropriate for an indefinite period, with the exception of images of individuals, recognizable private property and other company’s logo- these would require approval in writing.

15.Intellectual Property: Company retains all rights to show animations and programming.

Customer grants Company a perpetual right to use footage of the show for promotional purposes.

16.Show Waivers/Authorizations: In the event that Company’s show requires a waiver or authorization from the FAA for flight operations outside of standard allowable regulations, such as line of sight, flight over people or other special requirement, the Company will manage the FAA approval process and notify the Customer of the specific details, possible modifications and/or decisions by the FAA or local municipal ordinances. However, it is obligatory for the Customer to provide specific details for the light shows so that the proper parameters can be submitted for approval. Moreover, when the site for the light shows is located beyond the USA, this clause will be read in consonance with the domestic and international laws.

17.Independent Contractor. In providing the services under this agreement it is expressly agreed that Company is acting as an independent contractor and not as an employee.

Company and the Customer acknowledge that this agreement does not create a partnership or joint venture between them, and is exclusively a contract for service. The Customer is

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not required to pay, or make any contributions to, any social security, local, state or federal tax, unemployment compensation, workers' compensation, insurance premium, profit-sharing, pension or any other employee benefit for Company during the term.

Company is responsible for paying, and complying with reporting requirements for, all local, state and federal taxes related to payments made to Company under this agreement.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

18.Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure: The Company, and Company's director officers, employees, independent contractors and representatives agree and recognize that all names provided to Company by Customer are to be held in strict confidence. Company, or any of Company's directors, officers, employees, and representatives will not, directly or indirectly, copy, lend, rent, trade, give away, duplicate, pledge or sell the Customer’s names, address and/or telephone numbers to any third party, as all such material is deemed "confidential information." Further, Company agrees to adhere to any state or federal privacy statutes or regulations applicable to the aforementioned information. This provision survives the termination of this agreement, regardless of the basis for such termination. Company shall take such measures to prevent its directors, officers, employees, and representatives from using any confidential information, other than for the intended benefit of Customer.

19.Indemnification. Each party hereto agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other party hereto and its affiliates, and their officers, agents and employees from and against any and all losses, claims, demands, liabilities, costs, fines, penalties, forfeitures, assessments, damages, and expenses (including attorneys' fees and any punitive or extra-contractual damages) or other liabilities resulting or arising from or involving any of the following: the violation of any law, regulation, or other legal mandate, by any party hereto or its officers, directors, employees, subcontractors, agents or representatives or its affiliates, and their

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officers, directors, employees, subcontractors, agents or representatives; or the breach by any party, or its officers, directors, employees, subcontractors, agents or representatives or its affiliates, and their officers, directors, employees, subcontractors, agents or representatives of any covenant, condition, warranty, or representation contained in this Agreement; or any other acts or omissions of either party, its officers, directors, employees, subcontractors, agents or representatives or its affiliates, and their officers, directors, employees, subcontractors, agents or representatives in connection with this Agreement, whether negligent, intentional, or otherwise, including, but not limited to, the failure to satisfy any of the duties as required under this Agreement.

20.Warranties. There are no warranties from the Company to the Customer and as such the Customer agrees to discharge Company and its affiliates, successors and assigns, officers, employees, representatives, partners, agents and anyone claiming through them, in their individual and/or corporate capacities from any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, disputes, demands, damages, causes of action of any nature and kind, known or unknown, which the Customer has or ever had or may in the future have against the Company or any of the released parties arising out of or relating to this contract. This release shall not be in any way construed as an admission by the Company that it has acted wrongfully with respect to the Customer or any other person that it admits liability or responsibility at any time for any purpose, or that the Customer has any rights whatsoever against the Company.

21.Limitation of Liability: Company's total liability is limited to the Total Cost of this Agreement. The Company is not liable for intentional torts by the Customer’s spectators.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

22. Arbitration: Any dispute or difference arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall

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be referred to an arbitration panel consisting of a party-appointed arbitrator. Arbitration shall be initiated by the delivery of a written notice of demand for arbitration by one party to the other. Each party shall choose and agree on the same arbitrator. If both parties fail to agree, a court of law with proper jurisdiction may appoint an arbitrator. If either party refuses or neglects to appoint an arbitrator within thirty (30) days after a request by the other to do so, the other party may appoint arbitrator.

The arbitrator shall have the power to determine all procedural rules for the arbitration, including discretionary power to make orders as to any matters which it may consider proper in the circumstances of the case with regard to pleadings, discovery, and inspection of documents, examination of witnesses and any other matter relating to the conduct of the arbitration. The arbitrator may receive and act upon evidence, whether oral or written, strictly admissible or not, as it shall in its discretion think fit. The arbitrator shall not be obliged to follow judicial formalities or the rules of evidence, may abstain from following the strict rules of law, and shall make its decision giving due consideration to the custom and practice of the insurance and reinsurance business. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on both parties. Judgment upon the award rendered may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

OTHER

23. Insurance: The Company’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Liability and Commercial General Liability insurance is placed through Convex Insurance UK Limited for third party bodily injury and/or property damage resulting from an Occurrence at any premises used by the Insured in connection with their UAS operations.

24. Entire Agreement: This agreement represents the full and complete understanding of the parties. It supersedes all prior oral or written understandings, agreements, and negotiations about the subject of this agreement. No provisions or agreements made after execution of

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this agreement are binding, unless in writing and signed by all the parties. This agreement cannot be amended, changed, or altered without the express written agreement of each of the parties hereto.

25.Titles/Headings. Headings are inserted for the convenience of the Parties only and are not to be considered when interpreting this Agreement

26.Force Majeure: In no event shall the parties be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations hereunder arising out of or caused by, directly or indirectly, forces beyond its control, including (but not limited to) accidents, acts of war or terrorism, natural catastrophes, pandemics, or acts of God, and interruptions, loss or malfunctions of utilities, communications or computer (software and hardware) services; it being understood that the parties shall use reasonable efforts which are consistent with accepted practices in the industry to resume performance as soon as practicable under the circumstances.

27.Modification & Waiver: No provision of this agreement may be amended or modified unless such amendment or modification is agreed to in writing and signed by Company and Customer. No waiver by either of the parties of any breach by the other party hereto of any condition or provision of this agreement to be performed by the other party hereto shall be deemed a waiver of any similar or dissimilar provision or condition at the same or any prior or subsequent time.

28.Notice: Any notice given pursuant to this agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given on the earlier of the date the same is emailed, mailed, postage prepaid, registered with return receipt requested, to the address as shown on the signature page, or at such other address as a party may from time to time designate in writing.

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29. Severability & Survival: Should any provisions of this Agreement be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions hereof, and if such provision or provisions are not modified as provided above, this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provisions had not been set forth herein. Upon the expiration or other termination of this Agreement, the respective rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall survive such expiration or other termination to the extent necessary to carry out the intentions of the parties under this Agreement.

30.Authority: Each party warrants and represents that i) it has the full right and authority to enter into and perform its responsibilities pursuant to this agreement; ii) in performing its obligations under this agreement, the Company and the Customer will remain in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and will not infringe or violate any rights of any third parties. The foregoing warranties shall survive any termination of this agreement.

31. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue: This Agreement, for all purposes, shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, USA without regard to conflicts of law principles. Any action or proceeding by either of the parties to enforce this agreement shall be brought only in a state or federal court located in Los Angeles County, California. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waive the defense of inconvenient forum to the maintenance of any such action or proceeding in such venue.

SIGNATORIES

IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FULL UNDERSTANDING, THE PARTIES

ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THEY HAVE FULLY READ, UNDERSTOOD

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AND VOLUNTARILY ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT. THE PARTIES

ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THEY HAVE HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO

ASK QUESTIONS AND CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY OF THEIR CHOICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

Company
Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Company Name: ___________________________________________________________ Title/ Role: _______________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________________________ Signature: Date:

Customer
Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Company Name: ___________________________________________________________ Title/ Role: _______________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________________________ Signature: Date:

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EXHIBIT B

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SUBROGATION WAIVED? (Y / N)

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

CANCELLATION

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

INSURER E :

INSURER D :

INSURER C :

INSURER B :

INSURER A :

INSURER F : THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE % NAIC #
NAME: CONTACT
(A/C, No): FAX
E-MAIL ADDRESS: CUSTOMER ID #: PRODUCER

PRODUCER
(A/C, No, Ext): PHONE

INSURED

QUOTA SHARE
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

EXCLUDING CREW

MEDICAL PAYMENTS
EA PER

EA PASS
ACORD 333, Aircraft Schedule attached
TERRITORY:

YEAR MAKE MODEL SERIAL NUMBER REGISTRATION NUMBER AIRCRAFT INFORMATION

EXCESS HULL ONLY MIXED FLEET HULL & LIABILITY HELICOPTER

LIABILITY ONLY

AIRPLANE

LINE OF BUSINESS SUBCODE PLEASURE & BUS COMMERCIAL NON-OWNED

INDUSTRIAL AID

POLICY TYPE POLICY INFORMATION

The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD

CERTIFICATE HOLDER

OPTIONS LIMIT APPLIES TO LIMIT APPLIES TO
$ EA PER

INCLUDING CREW
AGGR
EA OCC

AIRCRAFT LIABILITY

LIMIT APPLIES TO LIMIT APPLIES TO

CODE DESCRIPTION

COVERAGE OPTIONS

INSURER LETTER EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE
CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:

AIRCRAFT COVERAGES
POLICY NUMBER ADDITIONAL INSURED? (Y / N)

AIRCRAFT HULL

CERTIFICATE OF AIRCRAFT INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / REMARKS (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) 4/28/2026
Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC
1160 N Town Center Dr Ste 300
Las Vegas NV 89144
Jami Keener 702-998-3883 [email protected] ELECSKY-01 License#: 0D69293 Electric Sky Drone Shows LLC
12400 Ventura Boulevard #561
Studio CA
Convex Insurance UK Limited 1908226673 X
X UAS Light Show X X UAS/Drone See Remarks* Worldwide A C2601ELE2324 4/1/2026 4/1/2027 Y X War Liability 10,000,000 25,000 Premises Liab 10,000,000 EA OCC See Attached...

City of Yuba City
1201 Civic Center Blvd
Yuba City CA 95993

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THIS ADDITIONAL REMARKS FORM IS A SCHEDULE TO ACORD FORM, FORM NUMBER: FORM TITLE:

ADDITIONAL REMARKS
ADDITIONAL REMARKS SCHEDULE Page of
AGENCY CUSTOMER ID:

LOC #:

AGENCY

CARRIER NAIC CODE

POLICY NUMBER

NAMED INSURED
EFFECTIVE DATE:

ELECSKY-01 1 1
Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC
Electric Sky Drone Shows LLC
12400 Ventura Boulevard #561
Studio CA
21 CERTIFICATE OF AVIATION LIABILITY INSURANCE
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Liability for Drone Light Shows and related operations.

Policy Territory: Worldwide excluding Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Sudan, North Korea, Palau, Cuba, Venezuela, Iran, Syria, Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Israel.

Premises Liability: Policy is extended to cover third party claims for Bodily Injury and/or Property Damage resulting from an Occurrence at any premises used by the Insured in connection with their Unmanned Aircraft System operations.

Blanket Liability Coverage for UAS held on file, including:

UAS MAKE MODEL TOTAL # INSURED
UVify IFO 320
DJI Mavic 4 Pro 1
DJI Mavic 2 Pro 1
As respects the UAS operations of the Named Insured:
- Certificate Holder is an Additional Insured as respects UAS Liability and Premises Liability, pursuant to and subject to the policy's terms, definitions, conditions and exclusions.

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Additional Insured Clause
Solely as respects an occurrence arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of an unmanned aircraft insured under this policy, and solely to the extent required by an agreement with the Named Insured, the following provisions shall apply as required by the Named Insured:

The insured section of the policy is amended to include the certificate addressee as an insured, but only as respects the Named lnsured's use of the aircraft and only with respect to the certificate addressee's liability because of acts or omissions of the Named Insured, as required by the Named Insured.

However, no such person or organization is an Insured if he, she, or it, or any of his, her, or its agents or employees is engaged in the manufacture, maintenance, repair, or sale of aircraft, aircraft engines, components or accessories, or in the operatic n of any airport, hangar, flying school, flight service, or aircraft or piloting service, as respects any occurrence arising out of such activity.

The insurance, as to the interest of the certificate addressee, shall be primary without right of contribution by any other valid and collectible insurance available to the certificate addressee, as required by the Named Insured.

We waive any right of recovery we may have against the certificate addressee because of payments it makes for physical damage to aircraft described in this certificate, but only to the same extent that the Named Insured has waived its right of recovery for such physical damage against the certificate addressee, and only as required by the Named Insured.

A121 Amended

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Agenda Item 13

CITY OF YUBA CITY

STAFF REPORT
Date: May 5, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council;
From: Public Works Department
Presentation By: Joshua Wolffe, Public Works Director
Summary
Subject: Traffic Calming: Sanborn Road & McCune Ave
Recommendation: Review the results of the March 11, 2026, Sanborn/McCune Neighborhood Traffic Calming Meeting and provide recommendations regarding traffic-calming solutions along Sanborn Road, between Lincoln Road and Cherry Street Fiscal Impact: Minor staff time associated with the installation of temporary traffic calming measures.

Purpose:

To calm traffic and improve safety along Sanborn Road, between Cherry Street and Lincoln Road.

Strategic Focus Area:

This project addresses the City's Strategic Focus Area of Safe Communities and improves the City’s quality of life as calming traffic in a residential area will allow residents, pedestrians, and cyclists to feel safer.

Background:

The section of Sanborn Road between Lincoln Road and Cherry Street has been subject to speeding, reckless driving, and accidents. This is likely due to its nature as a collector roadway with a long, straight, wide right-of-way, with no traffic-calming devices in place. Since 2024, staff has worked with the Sanborn/McCune neighborhood community to determine options for traffic-calming solutions. In Summer of 2025, City staff installed a mini roundabout at the intersection of Sanborn Road and McCune Drive, in hopes of slowing vehicular traffic. While vehicle speeds did slow slightly, ultimately the community alerted the City to navigability issues with the mini-roundabout, and it was removed in Winter of 2025. Based upon the strong community feedback, staff coordinated another neighborhood meeting with the community.

Analysis:

On March 11, 2026 a meeting was held at 728 Sanborn Road to discuss safety concerns, provide potential solutions, and allow for the community to provide input. The meeting was attended by Public Works staff, District Councilmember Kirchner, City firefighters, the Sutter County Sheriffs Department, the County's Director of Development Services, Neal Hay, and 42 area residents. During the meeting,

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the staff discussed issues with reckless driving, speeding, previous accident history, and provided examples of a number of traffic-calming countermeasures.

The countermeasures which staff provided included horizontal countermeasures: medians, pinchpoints, chicanes, lane shifts, on-street parking, intersection curb extensions, street trees, and one vertical countermeasure: speed humps. Additionally, staff provided renderings of a potential test option for median pinch points (Attachment 1). This option would require vehicles to slow by means of median pinch points placed approximately every 450 ft. This option would have no material cost, as all materials used were previously purchased for the previous mini-roundabout pilot project.

After the initial discussion, staff provided poster boards in which residents could view the City's proposed countermeasures, and vote on which items they liked and disliked via red and green stickers.

Further, staff provided comment cards for residents to provide additional input. The comment cards received have been attached as Attachment 2 to this Staff Report. Lastly, staff opened the meeting up for discussion. During the discussion portion of the meeting, many residents provided examples of their experiences with dangerous traffic situations in the area, and their thoughts on traffic-calming solutions.

Between the poster boards, comment cards, and discussion, the most common items requested by the residents were speed humps and an all-way stop at Sanborn Road and McCune Drive.

Regarding the residents' desire for an all-way stop at the intersection of Sanborn Road and McCune Avenue, staff does not recommend the installation of an all-way stop. Per CA MUTCD Section 2B.04 05, "YIELD or STOP signs should not be used for speed control." CA MUTCD states that multi-way stop controls should be based upon an engineering study which considers minimum criterion the following:

1. Crash Experience

2. Site Distance

3. Transition to Signal Control or Transition to Yield Control at a Circular Intersection

4. 8-Hour Volume

5. Other Factors Including:

1. Need to control left turn conflicts

2. Intersection with streets of similar design and operating characteristics where all-way stop control would improve traffic operational characteristics

3. Where pedestrian and/or bicyclists' movements support the installation of all-way stop control
City staff collected data, completed an Engineering Study for All-Way Stop Control, and determined that none of the criteria were met. Studies have shown that installation of stop signs unnecessarily can cause negative results, such as: increased speed after stopping to compensate for time lost, and reduced compliance at stop signs and rolling stops for signs that may feel unwarranted.

Regarding speed humps, staff requested quotes for bolt-down speed cushions which would include cutouts for emergency vehicles. Attachment 3 includes a brochure on the staff's preferred model. The cost for the material to construct four speed cushions is approximately $12,000. Public Works Staff has the capability of installing these in-house. While staff is not opposed to utilizing speed cushions as a lastresort traffic-calming measure on local roadways, staff does not recommend installing speed humps or other types of vertical traffic control measures on arterial or collector roadways at this time.

Staff recommends that the presented median pinch-point traffic control be installed at this time as no equipment purchases are necessary, and staff can install the pinch points in-house.

Moving forward, staff plans to create a Traffic Calming Program which will provide resources to residents traffic calming solutions for different scenarios, provides traffic calming request forms, and

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ultimately creates a uniform and more efficient process for implementing traffic calming throughout the City.

Fiscal Impact:

Minor staff time associated with the installation of temporary traffic calming measures.

Alternatives:

1. Direct staff to purchase and install the presented speed cushions. Equipment cost is approximately $12,000

2. Direct staff to implement other traffic control methods, such as the horizontal measures presented by staff, and considered by the community.

3. Direct staff to purchase and install solar speed feedback signs Reccomendations:

Review the results of the March 11, 2026, Sanborn/McCune Neighborhood Traffic Calming Meeting and provide recommendations regarding traffic-calming solutions along Sanborn Road, between Lincoln Road and Cherry Street.

Attachments:

1. Attachment 1 - Test Option

2. Attachment 2 - Comments

3. Attachment 3 - Speed Cushions
Prepared By: Submitted By:

Josh Wolffe
Public Works Director
Robert Bendorf
City Manager

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ATTACHMENT 1

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POTENTIAL TEST OPTION:

MEDIAN / PINCH-POINTS
Poten
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fits:
 Only
five parking spaces restricted along Sanborn; can be placed in coordina Ɵon with property owners
 Will not restrict emergency service vehicles, large delivery trucks, or large personal vehicles  Placed every 450 feet to ensure vehicles maintain reduced speeds  Discourages Sanborn being used as cut-through.  Minimal cost; tra ffic control devices from roundabout can be re-used, no addi Ɵonal devices necessary

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ATTACHMENT 2

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Sanborn Rd &
McCune Ave Traffic
Calming Meeting
Community Feedback Card
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McCune Ave Traffic
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ATTACHMENT 3

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SPEED CUSHION
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vehicles
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RubberForm.com | 716-478-0404 | 75 Michigan Street Lockport, NY 14094 USA

SPEED CUSHIONS SPECIFICATIONS
RUBBERFORM SPEED CUSHION (10-PC)
• 3”H x 78”W x 80”L
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RUBBERFORM RF-SCEPR
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Agenda Item 14

CITY OF YUBA CITY

STAFF REPORT
Date: May 5, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council;
From: Development Services Department
Presentation By: Doug Libby, Development Services Director Summary
Subject: Amendment to the 2021-2029 City of Yuba City General Plan Housing Element Recommendation: A. Conduct a Public Hearing, and;
B. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yuba City adopting the revised 2021-2029 City of Yuba City General Plan Housing Element Fiscal Impact: None
Purpose:

To hold a Public Hearing on the Amended 2021-2029 City of Yuba City General Plan Housing Element.

Strategic Focus Area:

This proposal aligns with the City's Strategic Focus Area of Infrastructure.

Background:

The purpose of a General Plan Housing Element is to identify current and projected housing needs, and set goals, policies, and programs to address those needs. Housing Elements are required to be updated on eight-year cycles and are subject to the review and approval of the State Housing and Community Development Department (HCD). The 2021–2029 Housing Element serves as the City of Yuba City’s guiding policy document to meet future housing needs for all of the City’s economic levels.

Analysis:
2021-2029 City of Yuba City General Plan Housing Element.

Per State requirements, the City’s 2021 – 2029 Housing Element Update includes the following components:

Analysis of existing and projected housing needs
• Assessment of Fair Housing
• Inventory of available land for housing
• Analysis of potential constraints on housing

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• Evaluation of previous housing element
• Goals, policies, and implementation programs
Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). HCD determines the number of housing units that regions throughout the state must plan for. Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) is responsible for developing a methodology for allocating these units by income category to each city and county in the region. The City is not responsible for building these allocated housing units, but the City is responsible for identify adequately zoned vacant land to accommodate the development of these units. The City of Yuba City was assigned 3,308 of SACOG’s 153,512 new housing units. Due to a carryover (remaining unaccommodated need) RHNA from the previous Housing Element cycle, 529 units are added to 3,308 resulting in 3,837. Based on the City’s current land inventory the City does not have enough land zoned at a minimum of 20 units an acre to meet the high density RHNA allocation.

Therefore, the element includes Program H-C-7 to address a shortfall of adequate sites and unaccommodated need from the prior planning period. Government Code section 65584.09 requires the unaccommodated housing need to be addressed (rezoned) within the first year of the new planning period. Program H-C-7 commits the City to complete the rezoning of sites by May 15, 2022.

The City prepared General Plan Amendment 22-03 and Rezone 22-04 which was approved by the City Council on May 2, 2023. The entitlements redesignated certain properties to a High-Density Residential General Plan land use designation and rezoned the properties to Multiple-Family Residence District (R-3). However, not all sites included were rezoned due to certain property owners ultimately deciding to “opt-out.” As a result, the Housing Element required updating to bring it consistent with the properties that were ultimately rezoned.

The amendment proposed updates to incorporate properties previously designated as High-Density Residential Land-Use designation and rezoned to Multiple-Family Residence District (R-3) as part of General Plan Amendment 22-03 and Rezone 22-04, consistent with Government Code Section 65583.2(i). This amendment only comprises textural changes and updates to existing tables within the Housing Element.

The amended Housing Element was presented to the Yuba City Planning Commission on March 25, 2026, with a recommendation to City Council to approve the amended Housing Element. The motion to approve passed 5-0.

Environmental Determination:

An Addendum to the City of Yuba City General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the 2021-2029 Housing Element (State Clearinghouse Number 2001072105) that was adopted by the City Council on March 1, 2022. The Addendum to the General Plan EIR can be viewed online at:
https://www.yubacity.net/departments/development_services/housing_cdbg/housing_element.php A Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the City Council for General Plan Amendment 22-03 and Rezone 22-04 on May 2, 2023, (State Clearinghouse Number 2023020503) that redesignated certain properties to High-Density Residential Land-Use Designation and rezoned the properties to Multiple-Family Residence District (R-3) for compliance with State Housing laws. A Notice of Determination was filed by the City on May 5, 2023. A copy of the Environmental Assessment for General Plan Amendment 22-03 and Rezone 22-04 may be viewed online at www.yubacity.net/environmental
Environmental impacts of the properties to be included in the proposed Housing Element amendment have been previously analyzed by the City and no additional environmental review is determined

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necessary.

Recommended Action:

A. Conduct a Public Hearing, and;
B. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yuba City adopting the revised 2021-2029 City of Yuba City General Plan Housing Element.

Attachments:

1. City Council Resolution
Prepared By: Submitted By:

Doug Libby
Development Services Director
Robert Bendorf
City Manager

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1 ATTACHMENT 1

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2 RESOLUTION NO._____

RESOLUTION OF THE YUBA CITY CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE
AMENDED 2021-2029 CITY OF YUBA CITY GENERAL PLAN HOUSING

ELEMENT
WHEREAS, the California Legislature has determined that the availability of housing is a matter of statewide importance and that cooperation between government and the private sector is critical to attainment of the State’s housing goals; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65588(b) requires the City of Yuba City to periodically prepare and update to the Housing Element of its General Plan; and WHEREAS, as provided in Government Code Section 65350 et. seq., this 2021-2029 Housing Element constitutes a General Plan Amendment (“Project”); and WHEREAS, the City of Yuba City prepared the draft 2021-2029 Housing Element in accordance with California Housing Element Law (Government Code section 65580 et seq.); and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65583 requires that the Housing Element Update contain: (i) an assessment of the City’s housing needs and an analysis of the resources and constraints, both governmental and non-governmental, relevant to the meeting of these needs; (ii) an inventory of land suitable and available for residential development and an analysis of the development potential of such sites; (iii) a statement of the community’s goals, quantified objectives, and policies relative to the maintenance, preservation, improvement, and development of housing; and (iv) programs that set forth a schedule of actions the local government is undertaking or intends to undertake to implement the policies and achieve the goals and objectives of the housing Element Update; and WHEREAS, the City’s share of the regional housing need was established in the Regional Housing Needs Assessment Plan prepared and adopted by the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) in March 2020. The allocation establishes the number of new units needed, by income category, to accommodate expected population growth over the planning period of the Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, Housing Element Law requires the Housing Element to identify adequate sites to accommodate the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for all income categories, and the Housing Element Update identifies sites that can accommodate housing exceeding the City’s RHNA; and
WHEREAS, the City prepared General Plan Amendment 22-03 and Rezone 22-04 which was approved by the City Council on May 2, 2023 and redesignated certain properties to a HighDensity Residential General Plan Land Use Designation and Rezoned the properties to MultipleFamily Residence District; and WHEREAS, not all sites included in the Housing Element were rezoned due to certain property owners deciding to ‘opt-out’ and as a result the Housing Element requires updating the bring it consistent with the properties that were rezoned as part of General Plan Amendment 22- 03 and Rezone 22-04; and,

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3 WHEREAS, the City prepared an Addendum to the General Plan EIR for the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update that fully demonstrates that the analysis in the General Plan EIR (State Clearinghouse Number 2001072015), adequately addressed the potential physical impacts associate with implementation of the proposed project, and the proposed project would not trigger any of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the project would not cause any new significant environmental impacts or substantially increase the severity of significant environmental impacts disclosed in the General Plan EIR. Thus, the proposed project does not trigger any of the conditions in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 mandating the preparation of a subsequent EIR, and the appropriate environmental document authorized by CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(b) is an addendum; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on March 25, 2026, to consider the Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element Update; and WHEREAS, after considering all information provided to it, and providing an opportunity to the public to provide public testimony, the Planning Commission recommend the City Council adopt the proposed Amended 2021-2029 City of Yuba City General Plan Housing Element; and WHEREAS, on May 5, 2026, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the project, at which time it received input from City Staff, public comment portion was opened, and public testimony and evidence, both written and oral, was considered by the City Council after which public testimony was closed; and
WHEREAS, the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element and associated Addendum must be reviewed and re-adopted by City Council prior to HCD certification; and WHEREAS, on May 5, 2026, the City Council re-adopted the 2021-2029 City of Yuba City General Plan Housing Element.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Yuba City does resolve as follows:

1. Recitals: The City council hereby finds that all of the facts set forth in the recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein.

2. CEQA Findings: The City Council finds an Addendum to the City of Yuba City General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the 2021-2029 Housing Element (State Clearinghouse Number 2001072105) that was adopted by the City Council on March 1, 2022.

Additionally, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the City Council for General Plan Amendment 22-03 and Rezone 22-04 on May 2, 2023, (State Clearinghouse Number2023020503) that redesignated certain properties to High-Density Residential LandUse Designation and rezoned the properties to Multiple-Family Residence District (R-3) for compliance with State Housing laws.

The City Council finds that the proposed project was previously environmentally assessed under these CEQA documents. In this regard, the City Council finds:

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4 i. No substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the 2023 Mitigated Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. In this case, there are no changes to the previously analyzed project.
ii. No substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous mitigated negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. In this case, there are no changes to the previously analyzed project.
iii. There is no new information, which was not known and could not have been known at the time of the environmental documents that the project would have significant effect not otherwise discussed in the environmental document.

As such, environmental impacts of the properties to be included in the proposed Housing Element amendment have been previously analyzed by the City and no additional environmental review is determined necessary.

3. State Law Compliance: The City Council finds that the 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan substantially complies with Housing Element Law, as provided in Government Code 65580 et seq. and is consistent with the Land Use and other elements of the City’s General Plan. The proposed amendments reflect the latest requirements of State Law for housing elements and are consistent with sound planning principles in that the proposed policies and proposed implementing regulation are compatible and ensure that the goals and policies of the General Plan can be adequately implemented to achieve the community’s vision.

4. General Plan Consistency. The City Council finds the proposed Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element complies with the policies of the City’s General Plan.

5. Public Benefits. The City Council finds the proposed Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element is a public benefit.

6. No Detrimental Impact. The City Council finds that the proposed Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element will not be detrimental, or cause adverse effects, to adjacent property owners, residents, or the general public.

7. Approval of Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element. Based on the information provided above, the City Council of the City of Yuba City amends the General Plan Housing Element to adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element as set forth in Exhibit A.

8. Effective Date of Resolution. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.

The foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Yuba City at a regular meeting thereof held on May 5, 2026, by the following vote:

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5 Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Recused:

By order of the City Council of the City of Yuba City.

Marc Boomgaarden, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Ciara Wakefield, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

__________________________________
Shannon L. Chaffin, City Attorney
Exhibit A: Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element

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Exhibit A

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City of Yuba City –2021-2029 Housing Element Update i
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................1 Data Sources ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Summary of Population and Housing Characteristics ...................................................................................... 2 2 PUBLIC OUTREACH ...............................................................................................................3 Consultations ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 Public Meetings and Hearings ............................................................................................................................. 5 3 HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT ..........................................................................................7 Population ............................................................................................................................................................. 7 Households ............................................................................................................................................................ 9 Local Housing Supply ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Employment ........................................................................................................................................................ 17 Income and Housing Costs ................................................................................................................................ 21 Special-Needs Groups ........................................................................................................................................ 27 At-Risk Units ....................................................................................................................................................... 38 Energy Conservation .......................................................................................................................................... 41 Future Housing Needs ........................................................................................................................................ 42

4. ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING ....................................................................................43 Outreach .............................................................................................................................................................. 43 Assessment of Fair Housing Issues .................................................................................................................... 44 Sites Inventory and Existing Affordable Housing ........................................................................................... 67 Contributing Factors .......................................................................................................................................... 69 5 LAND INVENTORY ................................................................................................................71 Existing Land Uses ............................................................................................................................................. 71 Progress Toward Meeting Housing Needs ....................................................................................................... 72 Land Inventory ................................................................................................................................................... 73 Underutilized Sites.............................................................................................................................................. 75 Mixed-Use Sites ................................................................................................................................................... 78 Specific Plan Areas ............................................................................................................................................. 90 Rezone ................................................................................................................................................................. 95 6 HOUSING CONSTRAINTS ..................................................................................................103 Governmental Constraints............................................................................................................................... 103 Market Constraints .......................................................................................................................................... 124 Environmental Constraints ............................................................................................................................. 126 7 HOUSING RESOURCES ......................................................................................................131 Local Housing Resources ................................................................................................................................. 131 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program ................................................................................................. 132 8 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS ...................................................................................139 Review of Policies and Implementing Actions ............................................................................................... 139 9 HOUSING PROGRAM SCHEDULE, 2021-2029 ...............................................................153 Regulatory Requirements and Incentives ...................................................................................................... 153 Funding ............................................................................................................................................................. 157

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Adequate Sites ................................................................................................................................................... 160 Special-Needs Housing ..................................................................................................................................... 163 Energy Efficiency ............................................................................................................................................. 167 Equal Housing Opportunity ............................................................................................................................ 168 10 QUANTIFIED OBJECTIVES .............................................................................................173 Quantified Objectives ....................................................................................................................................... 173 APPENDIX I. .............................................................................................................................175 Public Participation .......................................................................................................................................... 175 Stakeholder Consultations ............................................................................................................................... 176 APPENDIX II. GLOSSARY .....................................................................................................179 APPENDIX III. QUALIFIED ENTITIES ...............................................................................187 Tables
Table 3-1: Population Trends in Yuba City and Neighboring Jurisdictions (2010 to 2019) ........................ 7 Table 3-2: Age Distribution in Yuba City (2018) ......................................................................................... 8 Table 3-3: Total Population by Race/Ethnicity in Yuba City and Neighboring Jurisdictions (2018) .......... 9 Table 3-4: Household Growth Trends in Yuba City (2010 and 2018).......................................................... 9 Table 3-5: Household Types in Yuba City (2010 and 2018) ...................................................................... 10 Table 3-6: Housing Units by Tenure in Yuba City (2010 to 2018) ............................................................ 11 Table 3-7: Housing Vacancies in Yuba City (2010 to 2018) ...................................................................... 11 Table 3-8: Renters in Single-Family and Multifamily Units in Yuba City (2010 and 2018 Estimate) ...... 12 Table 3-9: Household Size by Tenure in Yuba City (2010 and 2018) ........................................................ 13 Table 3-10: Householders by Age and Tenure in Yuba City (2010 and 2017 Estimate) ............................ 14 Table 3-11: Number of Bedrooms by Tenure (2010 and 2018 Estimate) ................................................... 15 Table 3-12: Year Housing Stock Built in Yuba City .................................................................................. 16 Table 3-13: Housing Units by Type in Yuba City (2010 to 2019) ............................................................. 17 Table 3-14: Employment Growth Trends in Yuba City and Sutter County, 2016-2040 ............................ 18 Table 3-15: Employment by Industrial Sector in Yuba City (2018) ........................................................... 19 Table 3-16: Commute Times for Yuba City Residents (2018) ................................................................... 20 Table 3-17: Top Employers in Yuba City (Fiscal Years 2011 and 2020) ................................................... 20 Table 3-18: Median Income by Household Size for Yuba City (2019 Estimate) ....................................... 21 Table 3-19: Households by Income Category and Tenure (2016 Estimate) ............................................... 22 Table 3-20: Maximum Monthly Housing Costs by Income Category ........................................................ 23 Table 3-21: Median Home Value, Sale Prices and Rental Costs in Yuba City (2020) ............................... 23 Table 3-22: Households Overpaying for Housing in Yuba City (2016) ..................................................... 25 Table 3-23: Overcrowded Households in Yuba City (2010 and 2017 Estimate) ........................................ 26

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City of Yuba City –2021-2029 Housing Element Update iii Table 3-24: Households with One or More Housing Problems by Income and Tenure for Yuba City (2016 Estimate) ..................................................................................................................................................... 27 Table 3-25: Persons with Disabilities by Disability Type in Yuba City (2017) ......................................... 28 Table 3-26: Population with a Developmental Disability by Age in Yuba City (2019) ............................. 29 Table 3-27: Persons with Disabilities by Employment Status in Yuba City (2018) ................................... 29 Table 3-28: Female-Headed Households in Yuba City (2010 and 2018) ................................................... 31 Table 3-29: Households by Size (2018) ...................................................................................................... 31 Table 3-30: Senior Households by Tenure (2017) ...................................................................................... 32 Table 3-31: Senior Households by Income (2017 Estimate) ...................................................................... 32 Table 3-32: State Department of Social Services Licensed Elderly Care Facilities in Sutter County (2020) .................................................................................................................................................................... 34 Table 3-33: Homeless Population in Sutter-Yuba Area (2019) .................................................................. 35 Table 3-34: Major Homeless Facilities/Providers in Yuba City Area, 2020 .............................................. 36 Table 3-35 Assisted Housing Units at Risk of Conversion ......................................................................... 39 Table 3-36: Rental Assistance Required ..................................................................................................... 40 Table 3-37: Nonprofit Organizations Interested in Acquiring At-Risk Housing ........................................ 41 Table 3-38: Housing Needs by Household Income Category ..................................................................... 42 Table 4-1: Bases for Housing Discrimination Cases in Yuba City ............................................................. 66 Table 4-2: Factors that Contribute to Housing Issues in Yuba City ........................................................... 69 Table 5-1: Yuba City Assisted Housing Supply ......................................................................................... 71 Table 5-2: Progress in Meeting Regional Housing Allocation ................................................................... 73 Table 5-3 Recent Multifamily Housing Projects ........................................................................................ 74 Table 5-4: Vacant and Non-Vacant Land Inventory Summary .................................................................. 79 Table 5-5: Vacant Land Inventory (See Figure 5-3 for additional site data). ......................................... 80 Table 5-6: Underutilized Land Inventory (See Figure 5-3 for additional site data). .............................. 84 Table 5-7A: Specific and Master Plan Capacity within Sites Inventory ..................................................... 90 Table 5-7B: RHNA Sites in Specific and Master Plan Areas ..................................................................... 92 Table 5-7C: Bogue Stewart Master Plan: Phase 1, Newkom Ranch .......................................................... 95 Table 5-8A: Original Candidate Sites for Rezoning ................................................................................... 98 Table 5-8B: Vacant and Underutilized Sites Rezoned to Meet Shortfall ................................................... 99 Table 5-9: Regional Housing Allocation and Capacity after Rezone ....................................................... 102 Table 6-1: Zoning for Residential Uses .................................................................................................... 105 Table 6-2: Property Development Regulations ......................................................................................... 107 Table 6-3: Property Development Regulations: Central City Specific Plan ............................................. 110 Table 6-4: Property Development Regulations: Harter Specific Plan ...................................................... 110 Table 6-5: Property Development Regulations: El Margarita Master Plan .............................................. 111 Table 6-6: Property Development Regulations: El Yuba Crossing Mixed Use Plan ................................ 111 Table 6-6A: Property Development Regulations: Bogue Stewart Master Plan ........................................ 112

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Table 6-7: Planning and Building Fee Schedule (2020) ........................................................................... 118 Table 6-8: Development Impact Fees in Yuba City .................................................................................. 119 Table 6-9: Example Permit and Impact Fees ............................................................................................ 120 Table 6-10: Project Review Time for Residential Projects ....................................................................... 123 Table 6-11: Example of Development Costs for an Owner-built Single-family Home ............................ 126 Table 6-12: Public Water System Information ......................................................................................... 128 Table 7-1: Grant Funding Received by Yuba City, 2018-2020 ................................................................ 131 Table 7-2: Properties Available for Rental Voucher Housing (2020) ...................................................... 132 Table 7-3: Federal, State, and Private Housing Funding Programs .......................................................... 133 Table 10-1: Quantified Objectives for the Housing Element Program, 2021-2029 .................................. 173 Figures
Figure 4-1: TCAC/HCD Opportunity Areas ............................................................................................... 45 Figure 4-2: Diversity Index (2018) ............................................................................................................. 48 Figure 4-3: Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty ............................................................ 49 Figure 4-4: Predominant Population – Hispanic Majority .......................................................................... 50 Figure 4-5: Percentage of Population Linguistically Isolated ..................................................................... 51 Figure 4-6: Poverty Status (2010-2014) ...................................................................................................... 52 Figure 4-7: Poverty Status (2015-2019) ...................................................................................................... 53 Figure 4-8: Population with a Disability (2015-2019) ................................................................................ 56 Figure 4-9: TCAC Opportunity Areas – Education Domain Score ............................................................ 57 Figure 4-10: Jobs Proximity Index.............................................................................................................. 62 Figure 4-11: Overcrowded Households ...................................................................................................... 63 Figure 4-12: Overpayment by owner (2015-2019) ..................................................................................... 64 Figure 5-1: Land Cover, 2001 ..................................................................................................................... 76 Figure 5-2: Land Cover, 2016 ..................................................................................................................... 77 Figure 5-3: Site Inventory ........................................................................................................................... 85 Figure 5-4: Sites Rezoned to Meet Lower and Moderate-Income Shortfall ............................................. 101

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City of Yuba City –2021-2029 Housing Element Update 1
1 Introduction
This is the City of Yuba City’s 6th cycle, 2021-2029 Housing Element update. The purpose of the Housing Element is to establish specific goals, policies, and objectives relative to the provision of housing for all economic segments of the community and to adopt an action plan toward this end. State law (Government Code Sections 65580 through 65589) mandates the Housing Element contain the following:
• An assessment of housing needs that includes an analysis of population and housing characteristics, employment and population projections, special housing needs, subsidized rental housing at risk of conversion, future housing construction need (regional housing allocation), and opportunities for energy conservation.
• An analysis of constraints (governmental and non-governmental) to the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels.
• An inventory of vacant and underutilized sites by zoning category and General Plan land use designation, with an assessment of the availability of public facilities, and services to those sites. • A housing strategy containing an evaluation of past program achievements, goals, and policies, and an eight-year schedule of implementing actions with quantified objectives. • Assembly Bill (AB) 686 requires that all housing elements due on or after January 1, 2021, must contain an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) consistent with the core elements of the analysis required by the federal Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Final Rule of July 16, 2015.

In accordance with state law, the Housing Element has been updated to be consistent and compatible with other General Plan elements. The principles of the General Plan focus on generating and preserving a mix of housing types in all neighborhoods to ensure that Yuba City remains affordable to all economic segments of the community. The City is completing an update to its other General Plan elements concurrently with this Housing Element update. The City will incorporate mandated Environmental Justice goals and policies into existing General Plan elements as they are updated.

Data Sources
The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) provided two data packages for the 6th cycle update. Both were approved by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). These are the primary sources used in this Housing Element for data on population, housing, employment, and income. SACOG’s first data package is primarily point-in-time data based off the 2013- 2017 U.S. Census American Community Survey (ACS) five-year data and covers Total Population, Total Housing Units, Employment by Industry, Household Characteristics, Housing Stock Characteristics, Disability, Farm Workers, Homeless, and Assisted Units (both at-risk and all other). SACOG’s second data package is primarily trend data based off the 2000 Census, the 2010 Census, and Census ACS fiveyear data products from 2010-2014 and 2014-2018 time spans. These tables are a continuance of the Housing Element data provided to jurisdictions for the 2013-2021 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) cycle and in most cases include that prior data with the addition of more recent ACS data. In cases where previous Census tables had been discontinued, other similar Census tables were identified, and data provided wherever possible. Data package two topics include: Population Trend Characteristics (Gender/Age/Race-Ethnicity), Employment by Industry Trends, Household Trends, Household Income Trends, Housing Stock Trends, Disability Trends, Elderly Trends, Large Household and Female-Headed Household Trends, and detailed Homeless Trends.

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City of Yuba City –2021-2029 Housing Element Update 2
Where additional data was needed during the preparation of this Housing Element, it was obtained from sources including the California Department of Finance, U.S. Census, ACS, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS), HCD, real estate websites, California Department for Developmental Disabilities, Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Sutter-Yuba Homeless Consortium Continuum of Care, and the California Housing Partnership Corporation.

Due to differences in sampling methods and sample sizes, the total number of households or total population may show slight differences between data sources. Many tables in this assessment use data from the 2014-2018 ACS. However, other data sources, such as the 2012-2016 CHAS and the California Department of Finance housing survey were used and may show slight differences.

Summary of Population and Housing Characteristics
• The population in Yuba City grew 4 percent between 2010 and 2019, from 64,925 people to 67,536 people. Neighboring jurisdictions of Live Oak and Marysville each grew by 5 percent during that time, while unincorporated Sutter County decreased by 1 percent (California Department of Finance).

The annexation of unincorporated land is a factor in the population changes. The estimated 2020 population was 70,458 (California Department of Finance). • The number of people aged 19 and younger decreased by 7 percent between 2010 and 2018 (20,328 residents to 18,917 residents). During the same time, the population aged 60 and older grew by 22 percent (10,645 residents to 12,965 residents) (U.S. Census, ACS). This may indicate an increased need for housing for seniors.
• In 2018, 43 percent of Yuba City residents identified as White (28,502 residents), 19 percent were Asian (12,390 residents), and 2 percent were African American (1,450 residents). Thirty percent of all residents (19,931 residents) were of Hispanic origin (ACS). • Between 2010 and 2018, the number of households in Yuba City grew by 5 percent (from 21,550 to 22,572), while the number of housing units only increased by 2 percent (from 23,174 to 23,690) (ACS). Average household size remained approximately the same (2.9 in 2010 and 3.0 in 2018) (California Department of Finance).
• In 2018, the homeowner vacancy rate in Yuba City was 1.5 percent and the rental vacancy rate was

3.5 percent (ACS). According to the Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation, in 2018, the region’s vacancy rate was estimated at 8.34 percent, suggesting that housing pressures are higher in Yuba City than in the surrounding region.
• In 2019, 66 percent of the homes in Yuba City were detached single-family, 4 percent were attached single-family, 8 percent were multifamily located in a 2- to 4-unit structure, 18 percent were multifamily located in a 5+ unit structure, and 4 percent were mobile homes or trailers. (California Department of Finance).
• Among lower-income households, 70 percent of renters (6,480 households) and 63 percent of owneroccupied households (1,895 households) are overpaying for housing (paying 30 percent or more of their gross monthly income). This indicates a significant need for housing that is affordable to lowerincome groups.

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2 Public Outreach
State law requires the City of Yuba City (the City) to solicit public participation during the update of the Housing Element. Public participation assists the City with identifying and analyzing existing and projected housing needs to preserve, improve, and develop housing for all income segments of the community. To meet the requirements of California law, the City has completed public outreach and encouraged community involvement, as described herein.

It should also be noted that the City has several opportunities for public participation with regard to housing and special needs supportive services outside the Housing Element process. The City is a member of the Sutter-Yuba Homeless Consortium and City staff regularly attends the consortium meetings. The Point in Time Count prepared by the Consortium was used in the preparation of the Housing Element. A one-on-one consultation with the Consortium’s Executive Director, Johnny Burke was conducted to obtain input for this Housing Element and Consortium members will be invited to the Planning Commission Study Session on April 28, 2021 and included in the distribution list for the Public Draft Housing Element. As a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement city, Yuba City annually solicits input from the public regarding housing needs and supportive service needs for specialneeds populations. The most recent CDBG Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing was completed in 2020 and covers the years 2020 – 2024. The City held two public meetings on the CDBG Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, however no feedback from the public was received. These efforts collectively provide valuable insight into affordable housing and the housing needs of the homeless and special-needs populations. The City has used the information obtained through these forums in the development of housing policies and programs.

Consultations
In November and December 2020 and March 2021, 13 agencies and organizations were contacted to request their feedback on housing needs in Yuba City. One-on-one interviews were conducted with these 10 organizations:
• St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
• Twin Cities Rescue Mission
• Central Valley Homeless Assistance Veterans Program
• Hands of Hope
• Sutter-Yuba Homeless Consortium
• Regional Housing Authority for Sutter and Nevada Counties • California Rural Legal Assistance
• Alta California Regional Center
• Sutter-Yuba Mental Health Services
• FREED Center for Independent Living

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The stakeholders were asked the following questions:

1. Opportunities and concerns: What three top opportunities do you see for the future of housing in the City? What are your three top concerns for the future of housing in Yuba City?

2. Housing preferences: What types of housing do your clients prefer? Is there adequate rental housing in the City? Are there opportunities for home ownership? Are there accessible rental units for seniors and persons with disabilities?

3. Housing barriers/needs: What are the biggest barriers to finding affordable, decent housing? Are there specific unmet housing needs in the community?

4. Housing conditions: How would you characterize the physical condition of housing in Yuba City? What opportunities do you see to improve housing in the future?

5. Equity and Fair Housing: What factors limit or deny civil rights, fair housing choice, or equitable access to opportunity? What actions can be taken to transform racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty into areas of opportunity (without displacement)? What actions can be taken to make living patterns more integrated and balanced?

6. How has COVID affected the housing situation?
Through these consultations, the stakeholders expressed several concerns for unmet housing needs and barriers to access housing in Yuba City. Overall, stakeholders identified the lack of affordable housing as a top concern for the future of housing in the city. Lack of affordable housing can exacerbate existing concerns for overcrowding, overpayment, and homelessness. Stakeholders attributed the lack of affordable housing in Yuba City to the housing market influencing rising rents, due in part to the cost of development, which outpaces the ability for residents to access housing. Where affordable rental housing is available, standards to secure housing, such as prior rental history and credit checks, continue to make housing inaccessible for some very low- and extremely low-income households. Additionally, the heightened competition for limited affordable housing puts populations that need assistance in applying for housing, such as seniors or persons with a disability, at a disadvantage. (See Programs H-A-3, H-D-1, H-D-5, H-D-6.)
Stakeholders serving homeless individuals expressed that in addition to the need for affordable housing, persons experiencing homelessness need services to support re-entry to housing situations. To prevent persons re-entering homelessness, access to affordable housing needs to be coupled with substance-abuse services, mental health services, self-sufficiency education, and job opportunities. Additionally, service providers emphasized the importance of homeless prevention programs and services that keep vulnerable populations housed, such as extremely low-income households and seniors and persons with disabilities living on a fixed income. (See Program H-D-5.)
Stakeholders expressed that stronger code enforcement program that encouraged rehabilitation would benefit all residents. They felt that of the available affordable housing options, many of them are in physical disrepair and are not accessible or safe for residents. A stronger code enforcement program could address rehabilitation and preservation of existing housing stock without displacing current residents.

Rehabilitation and preservation of existing housing stock can also address housing supply concerns. (See Program H-A-1.)

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Stakeholders agreed that their clients are primarily seeking affordable rental housing, particularly for extremely low-income households, and suggested that opportunities for housing ownership for very lowand extremely low-income households would only be successful with a significant subsidized loan program. (See Programs H-C-1 and H-D-1.)
As of March 2021, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to housing in Yuba City were not yet fully understood by stakeholders, as the eviction moratorium was an ongoing and significant measure to ensure that residents maintain housing. Stakeholders anticipating an increase in un-housed residents when the moratorium has lifted commented that the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the need for more affordable housing in Yuba City, as well as policies similar to the eviction moratorium to protect tenants. (See Programs H-A-3, H-B-2, H-C-1, H-D-3, and H-D-5.) The City implemented two programs in response to COVID-19: a Mortgage Assistance program, which provides up to 90 days of mortgage assistance to qualified residents who are behind in mortgage, and the Emergency Winter Shelter Program which provides funding for additional days/nights the emergency winter shelter will be open and helps to cover the COVID-19 costs that have increased operation costs.

Stakeholders discussed alleged fair housing issues in the city. These issues may be addressed through community education to increase understanding of rights and responsibilities of tenants, landlords, homeowners, and property owners. (See Program H-F-1.)
Comments provided during these consultations that are related to fair-housing issues are described in greater detail in Section 4, Assessment of Fair Housing.

Comments have been considered and when required by state law or are appropriate and feasible based on the City’s available resources, changes have been made to the plan to address the comments. The list of interviewees is included in Appendix A.

Public Meetings and Hearings
See Appendix I for information on public noticing and distribution lists.

The City of Yuba City held a public meeting with the Planning Commission on April 28, 2021, to solicit public input and encourage public participation in the Housing Element update. Translation services were available upon request; however, none were requested. No public comment was received. Planning Commissioner Adams expressed support for mixed-use development in the Plumas Street Corridor /Freemont area near downtown. The other Commissioners concurred.

At a public hearing on August 25, 2021, the Planning Commission passed Resolution NO. PC21-13, recommending that the City Council approve the 2021-2029 City of Yuba City General Plan Housing Element and associated Addendum to the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR). At a public hearing on September 7, 2021, the City Council took the recommended action and passed resolution NO. 21-127. At both hearings, translation services were available upon request; however, none were requested. No public comment was received at either hearing.

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3 Housing Needs Assessment
This chapter provides demographic and housing market information to evaluate existing and future housing needs. The main purposes of this assessment are to evaluate the effectiveness of existing housing policies and programs and to provide a general direction and focus for future housing, policies, and programs.

Note: Due to differences in sampling methods and sample sizes, the total number of households or total population may show slight differences between data sources. Many tables in this assessment use data from the 2014-2018 American Community Survey (ACS). However, other data sources, such as the 2012- 2016 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) and the Department of Finance housing survey, were used and may show slight differences.

Population
Yuba City’s population growth has been strong but variable throughout the twentieth and early twentyfirst centuries, more than doubling in the 1920s and growing most quickly thereafter in the post-World War II era (until 1960) and in the 1980s. As shown in Table 3-1, Yuba City’s population has grown significantly from 64,925 in 2010 to 67,536 in 2019. Since 2010, the population in Yuba City has increased by 4 percent (2,611 additional residents). When compared to neighboring jurisdictions, Yuba City had the third-largest population growth between 2010 and 2019. Live Oak and Marysville’s populations increased 5 percent in the same time period. Sutter County’s overall population increased by 3 percent, while the population of the unincorporated area of the county decreased by 1 percent. The population change in Sutter County and Yuba City is largely attributed to the City’s annexation of unincorporated land. In addition, there was an influx of population in Sutter County and its cities as a result of the Camp Fire in Paradise in nearby Butte County that may not be fully accounted for in Table 3-

1. According to Department of Finance estimates released in 2020, the estimated 2020 Yuba City population was 70,458 (most recent data available, as of March 2021).

Table 3-1: Population Trends in Yuba City and Neighboring Jurisdictions (2010 to 2019) Jurisdiction Population Absolute Change % Change
2010 2015 2019 2010-2019 2010-2019
Sutter County Total 94,737 96,383 97,490 2,753 3%
Live Oak 8,392 8,496 8,840 448 5%
Yuba City 64,925 66,982 67,536 2,611 4%
Unincorporated Sutter County 21,420 20,905 21,114 -306 -1% Marysville 12,072 12,263 12,627 555 5%
Source: SACOG 2020; California Department of Finance, E-1 Population Estimates, 2019.

Table 3-2 shows the estimated distribution of residents by age group within Yuba City. According to the 2014-2018 ACS, 15 percent of Yuba City residents (9,991 residents) were between the ages of 25 and 34 in 2018. The majority of residents (57 percent; 38,048 people) were between the ages of 20 and 64 in 2018 and constitute the City’s workforce-age population. Elderly residents (age 65 or greater) made up 14 percent of the population (9,423 residents) in 2018.

Those aged 20 to 64 (the workforce age group) made up 57 percent of the population in 2010 and 2018.

The number of residents between the ages of 65 and 74 increased by 30 percent during this time period, but this age group represents only 8 percent of the total population (5,293 residents in 2018).

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The number of people aged 19 and younger decreased by 7 percent between 2010 and 2018 (20,328 residents to 18,917 residents). During the same period, the population aged 60 and older grew by 22 percent (10,645 to 12,965 residents). This may indicate an increased need for housing for seniors.

Programs H-D-4 and H-D-5 are included to address these needs.

Table 3-2: Age Distribution in Yuba City (2018)
Age Group
2010 2018 2010 to 2018
Population Percent of
Total Population Percent of Total
Absolute
Change
Percent
Change
Under 5 years 5,256 8% 4,911 7% -345 -7%
5 – 9 years 5,115 8% 4,996 8% -119 -2%
10 – 14 years 4,893 8% 4,517 7% -376 -8%
15 – 19 years 5,064 8% 4,493 7% -571 -11%
20 – 24 years 4,616 7% 4,293 6% -323 -7%
25 – 34 years 9,251 14% 9,991 15% 740 8%
35 – 44 years 8,324 13% 8,406 13% 82 1%
45 – 54 years 8,323 13% 8,007 12% -316 -4%
55 – 59 years 3,438 5% 3,809 6% 371 11%
60 – 64 years 3,049 5% 3,542 5% 493 16%
65 – 74 years 4,059 6% 5,293 8% 1,234 30%
75 – 84 years 2,524 4% 2,859 4% 335 13%
85 years and over 1,013 2% 1,271 2% 258 25%
Total 64,925 100% 66,388 100% 1,463 2%
Note: Items may not sum to total due to rounding.

Source: 2010 US Census, 2014-2018 ACS (SACOG)
According to the 2014-2018 ACS, 43 percent of Yuba City residents were White (28,502 residents), 19 percent were Asian (12,390 residents), and 2 percent were African American (1,450 residents) (see Table 3-3). Thirty percent of all residents (19,931 residents) were of Hispanic origin. This is less than Live Oak (50 percent of the population) and slightly more than unincorporated Sutter County (24 percent of the population). Additionally, Yuba City has a significantly higher Asian population than neighboring jurisdictions.

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Table 3-3: Total Population by Race/Ethnicity in Yuba City and Neighboring Jurisdictions (2018) Race/ Ethnicity
Sutter County
Total Live Oak Yuba City Unincorporated Sutter County
SACOG
Region
# % # % # % # % # %
Hispanic 29,354 31 4,333 50 19,931 30 5,090 24 191,731 26 Non-Hispanic
White 44,769 47 3,116 36 28,502 43 13,151 63 320,672 43 African American 1,793 2 156 2 1,450 2 187 1 70,735 10
Asian 14,532 15 786 9 12,390 19 1,356 6 106,666 14
Other 1,254 1 46 1 916 1 292 1 15,277 2
Two or More 4,170 4 185 2 3,199 5 786 4 34,512 5
Total Population 95,872 100 8,622 100 66,388 100 20,862 100 739,593 100 Source: US Census, ACS 2018 5-year Estimates, Table DP05 Households
The US Census defines a household as consisting of all the people who occupy a housing unit. A household includes the related family members and all the unrelated people, if any, such as lodgers, foster children, wards, or employees who share the housing unit. A person living alone in a housing unit, or a group of unrelated people sharing a housing unit, such as partners or roomers, is also counted as a household. The US Census defines a family as a group of two or more people (one of whom is the householder) related by birth, marriage, or adoption and residing together. The definition of family in the City’s code is “One or more persons occupying a residence and living as a single housekeeping unit as distinguished from a group occupying a boarding house or hotel.” This is compliant with California fair housing law. The US Census defines a family household as a household maintained by a householder who is in a family (as defined above) and includes any unrelated people (unrelated subfamily members and/or secondary individuals) who may be residing there. The number of family households is equal to the number of families. However, the count of family household members differs from the count of family members in that the family household members include all people living in the household, whereas family members include only the householder and his/her relatives.

Between 2010 and 2018, the number of households in Yuba City grew by 5 percent, while the number of housing units only increased by 2 percent during that time (see Table 3-4). The number of households in Yuba City increased from 21,550 in 2010 to 22,572 in 2018 according to the 2014-2018 ACS, a 5-percent increase. The number of housing units increased from 23,174 in 2010 to 23,690 in 2018, a 2-percent increase. Household size remained approximately the same. The California Department of Finance identifies an average household size of 3.00 in 2018, compared to an average household size of 2.99 in 2010.

Table 3-4: Household Growth Trends in Yuba City (2010 and 2018) 2010 2018 Absolute Change % Change
2010-2018 2010-2018
Total Households 21,550 22,572 1,022 5%
Total Housing Units 23,174 23,690 516 2%
Average Household Size 2.99 3.00 0 <1%
Source: 2014-2018 ACS, 2010 Census, California Department of Finance, (SACOG Housing Element Data)

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