08  FOWLER CITY COUNCIL MEETING  AGENDA MARCH2, 2021 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 128 S. 5TH STREET FOWLER, CA 93625  This meeting will be conducted pursuant to the previsions of Paragraph 11 of the Governor's Executive Order N-25-20 which suspends certain requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act, and as aresponse to mitigating the spread of COVID-19, the meeting will not be open to the public. The telephone number listed below will provide access to the City Council meeting via teleconference. Please note: when joining the meeting you will be asked your name which will be used to identify  you during any public comment period. Telephone Number: 978-990-5175  Meeting ID:  494026#  Itis requested that any member of the public attending while on the teleconference to have his/her/their phone set on "mute" to eliminate background noise or other interference from Any writing or document that is a public record and provided to a majority of the City Council regarding an open session item on the agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall, in the City Clerk's office, during normal business hours. In addition, such writings and documents may be posted on  telephonic participation.  the City's website aty www.fowlerciy.org. Meeting called to order Roll call  1. 2. 3.  Public Presentations - (This portion of the meeting reserved for persons desiring to address the Council on any matter not described on this agenda. Presentations are limited to 5 minutes per person and no more than 15 minutes per topic.) With respect to the approval of resolutions and ordinances, the reading of the title thereto shall be deemed a motion to waive a reading of the complete resolution or ordinance and unless there is a request by a Councilmember that the resolution or ordinance be read ini full, further reading of the resolution or ordinance shall be  deemed waived by unanimous consent oft the Council.  1    4.  Public Hearing  Public Hearing to Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Rezone) Application No. 20-01 and Site Plan Review Application No. 20-08, filed by Ray Duran, to Rezone a 14,000 square foot lot from R-1-6 to RM-2-A, at 704  East Main Street (APN: 343-192-16)  5. 6.  Communications Staff Reports  A) City Engineer's Report  Provide Staff Direction Regarding the Development Impact Fee Update and Nexus Study Prepared by DTA with the Following Possible Actions: 1) Direct the City Engineer to bring forth ordinances for Council consideration at future meetings to amend development impact fees in accordance with the report 2) Other action as deemed  appropriate by the Council  B) City Manager's Report  COVID-19 Update  C) Public Works Director's Report D) Finance Department Report E) Police Department Report F) Fire Department Report  Authorize the Fire Chief to Purchase 2 Engines to Replace E-348 and  Introduce Patrol Unit 102  7. 8.  City Attorney's Report  Consent Calendar Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and shall be approved by one motion of the Council. Ifa Councilmember requests additional information or wants to comment on an item, the vote should be held until the questions or comments are made, and then a single vote should be taken. Ifa Councimember objects to an item, then it should be removed and acted upon as a  separate item. A)  Ratification of Warrants - March 2, 2021 and City Council Meeting - February 16, 2021  B) Approve Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting = February 16, 2021,  2    9.  Committee Reports (No action except where a specific report is on the agenda)  Mayor Cardenas Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriquez Councilmember Kazarian Councimember Mejia Councimember Parra  10. Adjournment  Next Ordinance No. 2021-02  Next Resolution No. 2493  CERTIFICATION: 1, Corina Burrola, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Fowler, California, hereby certify that  the foregoing agenda was posted for public review on Friday, February 26, 2021.  CPHA Poxt  Corina Burrola Deputy City Clerk  3    ITEM  4  CITY OF FOWLER PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  California  STAFF REPORT  TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT:  Cilyo ofFowler Cily Council Dawn! E. Marple, Cily Planner March 2, 2021  Public Hearingt to Consider Zoning Ordinance. Amendment (Rezone) Application No. 20-01 and Site Plan Review Application No. 20-08, filed by Ray Duran, to rezone a 14,000 square  foot lot from R-1-6t tol RM-2-A, at 7041 East Main Street (APN:3 343-192-16)  Recommendation  Staff recommends that the City Council approve Rezone Application No. 20-01 and Site Plan At its regularly scheduled meeting on January 7, 2021 the Planning Commission made a recommendation that the City Council deny the Rezone and Site Plan Review applications. The subject parcelis currently zoned R-1-6 (One-Family Residential Districts, Minimum 6,000 square foot lot), and is planned for Medium Density Residential land uses by the City of Fowler General Plan. The site, approximately 0.32 acres, is located on the north comer of East Main and South Ist Streets (APN 343-192-16) across from Fowler High School. Duplexes are the only mullifamily use allowed in the R-1-6 zone district, subject toi the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Multifamily dwellings are a permitted use in the RM-2-A (Multi-Family Residential District, Minimum 3,500 site area per dwelling unit) zone district pursuant to Section 9-5.803 of the Fowler Zoning Ordinance. The subject parcel currently has two buildings: one building contains one dwelling unit and the second building contains three units. City records indicate that the one dwelling unit was legally constructed in 1938 and two of the units within the second building were legally constructed in 1946. Although the zoning of the site and the applicable development standards have since changedi ini they past 75 years, the structures and use are considered tol bel legally non-conforming. The third dwelling unit within the second building appears tol have been constructedrecently. and without the necessary building permits or any other City approvals. Because it was constructedi in violation of City requirements, it is not part of the legal non-conforming use. The applicant has requested a rezone to the RM-2-A zone district. The RM-2-A zone would accommodate the four total units and bring the current use of the property as ay whole into conformance with applicable current City requirements, although the fourth unit would need to bei inspected and permitted by The General Plan Land Use Designation of Medium Density Residential allows densities up to 13.5 dwelling units per acre, or one dwelling unit per 3,226 square feet of land area. The requested RM- 2-A zone district allows up to one unit per 3,500 square feet of land area, for a maximum density of 12.4 dwelling units per acre, and would be consistent with the General Plan land use  Review Application No. 20-08, including the allachedresolutions.  II. Background & Project Description  the Building Official before occupancy would be allowed.    CITY OF FOWLER PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT designation. The propertyi is 14,000 square feeti in size, allowing for four (4) dwellingunits. Therefore, approval of the Rezone wouldresolve the xasingnoncontomiles between the current three units on the site and the existing R-1-6 zoning, and between the current R-1-6 zoning and the General Plan Medium Density Residential designation; and would allow the properly owner to move forward with improvements on the fourth unit in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance. Figure lis an aerial photograph of the site. Figure 2 depicts the aerial vicinity of the site; Figure 3is the General Plan map, and Figure 4i is the zoning map. The site is located in Fowler's R-1-6 Zone District, surrounded by R-1-61 to the north, west, and east, and RCO (Resource Conservation, Public The table below describes the existing and proposed development standards of the zone districts,  Califoraia  STAFF REPORT  Use, and Open Space District) to the south. juxtaposed with the overall proposed development.  Comparison of Development Standards  R-1-6 District 6,000 40% 351 feet, or 2s stories Two (2) stalls, one ()covered 20' 10' 5' 10' 65' 95' N/A Ip primary per lot  RM-2-A District N/A 55% 351 feet 3+ BR Units: 2s stalls 0-2 BR Units: 1.5s stalls 15' 10' 5' 10' 50' 100' 10%  Minimum Lot Area Maximum Lot Coverage Maximum Height Minimum Parking Minimum Yards Front Rear Interior Side Corner Side Minimum Lot Dimensions Width Depth Minimum Open Space Maximum Dwelling Units  Duplexes allowed with CUP Iper 3,500 square feet  After review of the Sitel Plani in accordance withi the RM-2-Az zone district, the property as-is appears to bei in conformance with the proposed RM-2-A zone district property development standards. The Rezone would not create new nonconformities. Approval of the Rezone and Site Plan would notremove the requirement that the fourth dwellingunit obtain the proper building permits. Denial of the Rezone and Site Plan would leave the existing three units on the site as legally nonconforming, andresulti in thet fourth dwelling unit being denied and unpermitted. The property owner would then be prohibited from using the fourth unit as a dwelling unit, and the City could Additionally, the applicant has submitted a non-discretionary (ministerial) application which is nowi in process to allow for the construction oft two (2) detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Asaresult of recent amendments to the State. ADU law, the City cannot require the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions as a condition of ADU approval. Therefore, because the property currently possesses two legal dwelling structures, the property is allowed two (2) detached ADUS by right. The City is required to approve the ADUC application if the ADU proposal  thenp proceed with the appropriate Code Enforcement actions, if necessary.    CITY OF FOWLER PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT conforms to applicable zoning standards. On-site parking would be required of the approval. Approval or denial of the Rezone would not affect the development of the ADUS. ADUS are  California  STAFF REPORT  deemed by State Law to be consistent with the General Plan.  III. Findings  Fowler Municipal Code Section9-5.420, Amendment ofZoning Map, allows the oficialzoningmap to be amended whenever necessary or convenient to the public health, safety and general welfare. The proposed Rezone would alleviate al legainon-conforming use, would be convenient to the public health, safety and general welfare as it would allow the property to be developed The zoning ordinance requires the following findings be made for approval of a Site Plan:  and maintained consistent with the existing nature of the property.  1.  All applicable provisions of this ordinance are complied with.  The Project has been conditioned to comply with all applicable sections of the Fowler Municipal Code (FMC). The following conditions have been placed on the Project in order to comply with FMC Section 9-5.307-B states "All actions and procedures pertaining to the granting or denial of various permits or other entitlements shall be consistent with applicable policies set forth in the General Plan." The proposed Project is consistent with the following General Plan Policies:  the FMC that will affect the site plan:  Medium Density: 5.6-1 13.5units per gross acre. This category recognizes that small lots single family andi low density multifamily units will make up ani increasing percentage of the City's housing stock. Lots as small as 5,000 square feet would be permitted. Mobile home parks and apartments within this density range will meet the needs of many households without the financial means or the desire to be homeowners. The most compatible zone districts  are R-1-5,R-1-6, R-1-7, RM-2-A, and R-MP.  The Project site is planned for Medium Density Residential uses and proposes to rezone the property from R-1-6 to RM-2-A, which are deemed by the General Plan Multi-family residential development of 12 or more units per acre shall either have direct access to a major street or to a local street which does not pass through a single family  tol be the most compatible zone districts.  area prior toi intersecting a major street.  Neither Mainr nor Is+Streets are designated major streets, however the Project does not pass through a single-family area as iti is located between a single-family area Development standards for the interface between multi-family residential and single- Outdoor recreational areas, game courts, pools, and solid waste collection areas onmuli-familyi properties: shall be orientedo away fromadjacent, properties planned The Project proposes outdoor recreational areas and solid waste near the alley, allowing for a buffer between the adjacent single-family residential  and a high school.  family residential shall be as follows:  for single family residential.  uses.    CITY OF FOWLER PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  Califorwia  STAFF REPORT  Multi-family parking areas, garages, other structures, and access drives shall be separated from adjacent properties planned for single family residential with a landscaped setback containing deciduous and evergreen trees. A 10- foot minimum transition is preferred but may be reduced depending on site conditions. The transition may include such provisions as building setbacks, landscaping and Exterior area lighting for multi-family residential parking, carports, garages, access drives, and outdoor recreation areas, shall be shielded to prevent line of sight visibility of the light source from abutting property planned for single-family New area lighting for parking and outdoor recreation areas are required to be arranged as to deflect thel light away from adjoining properties in order Mullomlybuidings: greater than 20f feeti inl height shalll be prohibited within 25 feet The site currently does not have buildings over 20 feet in height within 25 feet of abutting single-family residential properties, nor does it propose to  masonry wall requirements to benefit future residents. The existing parking area allows for a 5-foot transition.  residential.  for the Site Plani tol be approved.  ofabutting property planned for single-family residential.  construct any building of such height.  All residential projects shall provide usable open space within the boundaries of the development. This open space shall be in addition to any development fees paid for Within multifamily projects, including mobile home parks, a minimum of 10% of the project site shall be developed with usable open space which could include swimming pools, green space, landscaping, and recredtion/meeling rooms. The Project provides more than 10% of the site area as open space. The following are so arranged that fraffic congestion is avoided and that pedestrian and vehicular safety and welfare are protected and there will not be adverse effect on  neighborhood or community park space.  2.  surrounding properly:  a. b.  Facilities and improvements.  No additional improvements are proposed.  Vehicular ingress, egress, internal circulation and off-streef parking and loading.  The site currently has a sufficient amount of off-street parking to accommodate the maximum  allowed number of dwelling units.  Setbacks.  No new buildings are proposed. Parking stalls are set more than 15 feet away from building  entrances. d. e.  Height of buildings. Walls and fences.  NoI new buildings are proposed.  The applicant proposes to replace the existing dilapidated masonry wall along the northwestern property line with a six (6) foot tally wood fence. This would create a fence with multiple materials    CITY OF FOWLER PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT of multiple heights. Staff recommends the entirety of this fence be replaced with as six (6) foot tall wood fence to create visual continuity and prevent adverse effects on adjacent property.  Califoria  STAFF REPORT  f.  Landscaping, including screen planting and street trees.  The site plan proposes landscaping, as is required by the Fowler Municipal Code. Staff has  conditioned thei inclusion of additional: street trees along South IstStreet.  g.  Drainage.  The proposed site plan proposes minimal ground disturbance. Direction of runoff will not be  changed. The proposed lot coverage is less than the R-1-6standard.  3. 4.  Proposed lighting is so arranged as to deflect the light away from adjoining properties. Proposed signs will comply with all of the applicable provisions of Article 22 of this No signs are proposed as part of the Project. The: sign ordinance will allow one (1) monument sign per street frontage not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet. Signs must be wall-mounted or, when freestanding, five (5) feet from property line and 100 feet away from each other.  No additional lighting is proposed on the site plan.  ordinance.  5.  That adequate provision is made to reduce adverse or potentially adverse environmental Staff has reviewed the proposed Project and has determined that the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as the Project meets the definition of an Existing Facility (Class 1) and New Construction or Conversion of a Small Structure (Class 3). The City, as the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determined that the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA through a Class 1 Existing Facilities  impacts to acceptable levels.  IV. Environmental Review  and Class 31 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures exemption.  V.A Attachments  A. City Council Resolutions 2491 and 2492 B. Residential Building Records    & N    CITY OF FOWLER PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  Callforwia  STAFF REPORT  Figure 2- Aerial Vicinify  Project Site (APN3 343-192-16)  Boundaries 1 City! Umits  250  500 Feet  PROVOST& PRITCHARD    CITY OF FOWLER PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  Calljorwia  STAFF REPORT  Figure 3-G General Plan Land Uses  AEAMS  Project Site (APN343-192-16) Low Density Residential Medium Low! Density Residential Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Community' Commercial Parks and Opens Space Public Facilities Boundaries i) Cityl Limits 0  Land Use  250  500 Feet  PROVOST& PRITCHARD    CITY OF FOWLER PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  Callforia  STAFF REPORT  Figure 4-Zoning Map  ADAMS  Project Site (APN3 343-192-16) Zoning R-1-10 R-1-7 R-1-6 RM-2 RM-3 C-2  RCO Boundaries 1 City Limits 0  MALIIR  250  500 Feet  PROVOST& PRITCHARD    RESOLUTION NO. 2491 OF THE CITY OF FOWLER  RESOLUTION BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL COUNTY OF FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA  RESOLUTIONAPPROVNG  ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REZONE)APPLCAION NO. 20-01  WHEREAS, an application for Zoning Ordinance Amendment ("Rezone") No. 20-01 has been received to rezone the property from the R-1-6 (One-Family Residential Districts, Minimum 6,000 square fool lol) zone district tot the RM-2-A (Muli-Family Residential Districl, Minimum 3,500. site area per dwelling uit) zone district to allow for improvements to an existing Multifamily dwelling ("Project"), on an approximately 14,000 square foot parcel (APN: 343-192-16) at 704 East Main Street, located on the north corner of East Main Street and WHEREAS, the subject application was deemed complete by the Fowler Planning and Community Development Department and has been reviewed for compliance with the Fowler Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Project requires approval of a Rezone in accordance with Article 7 of the Fowler WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, Construction and Conversion of Small Structures, and 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, and that no  South 1st Street; and  Zoning Ordinance; and  additional environmental analysis is required; and  WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended. denial of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was duly published informing the public that the Categorical Exemption and Project would be considered for approval at a City Council meeting held on March 2, 2021 at WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the proposed Rezone together with the Categorical WHEREAS, the Council reviewed the staff report prepared pursuant to the request, which is herein incorporated by this reference, and considered all submissions, testimony, and evidence found in the record. NOWTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fowler, based on  20-01 ata duly noticed regular Planning Commission meeting held on January 7,2021; and  7:00 p.m.; and  Exemption at a Regular Meeting on March 2, 2021;and  the entire record of proceedings, finds and determines as follows:  1.  That the Project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act  (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, Construction and Conversion of Small Structures, and 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, and that no additional  environmental analysis is required.    2. surrounding neighborhood. 3.  That the Project is consistent with the General Plan and it is in the best interests of the That Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 20-01 for the Project is approved.  Mayor of the City Council  Attest:  Deputy City Clerk  I,Corrina S. Burrola, Deputy City Clerk oft the City Council, dol hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Fowler, on the motion of Councilmember  and second' by Councilmember,  on the 2nd day of March,  2021 by the following vote:  AYES: NAYS:  Councilmembers, Councilmembers: Councilmembers:  ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:  ABSENT:  2    RESOLUTION NO. 2492 OF THE CITY OF FOWLER  RESOLUTION BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL COUNTY OF FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA  RESOLUTION. APPROVING OF SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION NO. 20-08  WHEREAS, Ray Duran has proposed to convert existing space into a 421 square foot multifamily dwelling unit in aj proposed RM-2-A (Muli-Famib Residentiall District, Minimum. 3,500. site ara perdvelling uit): zone district ("Project") located on an approximately 14,000 square foot parcel (APN:343-192-10). at 7041 East Main WHEREAS, the Project is a permitted use in an RM-2-A (Muli-Famik Residential Distrid, Minimum 3,500 site ara) per dwelling unit) zone district but requires Site Plan Review (SPR) in accordance with Article 26 of WHEREAS, an application for Site Plan Review No. 20-08 has been received to allow the WHEREAS, the subject application was deemed complete by the Fowler Planning and Community Development Department and has been reviewed for compliance with the Fowler Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, Existing Facilities, and 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Smal! Structures, andt that no additional environmental. analysis  Street, located on the north corner of East Main Street and South 1st Street ("Site-"); and  the Fowler Zoning Ordinance; and  establishment of the proposed Project, on the Site; and  is required; and  WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended denial of Sitel Plan Review No. 20-08 at a duly WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was duly published informing the public that the Categorical Exemption and Project would be considered for approval ata City Council meeting held on March 2, 2021 at WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the proposed Project and Site Plan together with the WHEREAS, the Council reviewed the staff report prepared pursuant to the request, which is herein incorporated by this reference, and considered the Planning Commission's recommendation and all NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fowler, based on  noticed regular Planning Commission meeting held on January 7,2021; and  7:00 p.m.; and  Categorical Exemption at a Regular Meeting on March 2, 2021; and submissions, testimony, and evidence found int the record. the entire record of proceedings, finds and determines as follows:  1.  Site Plan Review No. 20-08 for thel Project is approved subject to the conditions of approval    (as found in Attachment A'attached to this Resolution). Code (FMC) and other applicable law, as follows:  2.  The Project, as conditioned, complies with all applicable sections of the Fowler Municipal A. The Project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, Existing Facilities, and 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, and that no additional environmental analysis is  required. B.  All applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance are complied with. C. The following are 50 arranged that traffic congestion is avoided and that pedestrian b. Vehicular ingress, egress, internal circulation and off-street parking and loading.  and vehicular safety and welfare are protected and there will not be adverse effect on surrounding property:  Facilities and improvements. Setbacks. d. Height of buildings. Walls and fences. Drainage. E.  Landscaping, including screen planting and street trees.  D. Proposed lightingi is so arranged as to deflect the light away from adjoining properties. Proposed signs will comply with all of the applicable provisions of Article 22 of the F. Adequate provision is made to reduce adverse or potentially adverse environmental  Zoning Ordinance. impacts to acceptablel levels.  Mayor of the City Council  Attest:  Deputy City Clerk  I,Corrina S. Burrola, Deputy City Clerk of the City Council, dol hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Fowler, on the motion of Councilmember  and second by Councilmember  on the 2nd day ofMarch,  2021 by the following vote:  AYES: NAYS:  Councilmembers: Councilmembers: Councilmembers:  ABSTAIN: Councilmembers,  ABSENT:  2    Attachment. tA- Conditions of Approval  Property Development Standards  Comply witht the! property development standards of the RM-2-A zone district.  The applicant shalli install: a new: six (6) foott tall wood fence along the entire northwestern propertyl line, where allowed 3. The applicant shall install and maintain a minimum oft three (3) street trees along South 1* Street.  byt the RM-2-A zone district.  5    L        A  9 V        ITEM  6A  STAFF REPORT  TO: FROM: DATE:  MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL DAVID PETERS, CITY ENGINEER  SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE UPDATE AND NEXUS STUDY  FEBRUARY26,2 2021  RICOMAIENDATION/REQUESTIDACTON Study prepared by DTA with the following possible actions:  Provide staff direction regarding the Development Impact Fee Update and Nexus 1. Direct the City Engineer to bring forth ordinances for Council consideration at a future meeting to amend development impact fees in accordance with the  report.  2. Other action as deemed appropriate by the Council.  DISCUSSION  The City of Fowler imposes impact fees on proposed development projects within the City boundaries. These fees are collected to fund infrastructure and other services necessary to support and serve the developments. The amount of the impact fees are set though studies performed periodically to accurately account for and determine costs for development related infrastructure and services. The most recent impact fee and nexus study was last prepared and adopted in June 2000. Since June 2000, the city has experienced new and diverse development proposals and projects. This coupled with inflation and changing needs necessitates the need for a revised impact fee and nexus study in order to update the impact fees. Based on the need to reevaluate the impact fees, the City contracted with DTA. The consultant has worked closely with city staff and stakeholders to develop a comprehensive Development Impact Fee Program that meets the requirements of the City. The project included preparing a public facilities financing plan, reviewing proposed impact fees, and preparing a nexus study in order to develop updated and  sustainable impact fees for newly proposed development projects.    DTA has prepared a draft impact fee study for consideration by the City Council. The report recommends updating the existing development fees to reflect current public facilities plans. DTA staff will provide aj presentation of the report. Staff has reviewed the study and recommends that the Council accepts the study and take steps to update development fees as recommended in the report.    ITEM 6F  908  STAFF REPORT  DATE: TO: FROM:  March 2, 2021  Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers  Manuel Lopez, Fire Chief  SUBJECT: Purchase of2 Engines to Replacement ofl E-348 and Introduce Patrol 102  RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:  Authorize the Fire Chieft toj purchase 2 Engines to replace Engine E-348 and Patrol Unit 102  DISCUSSION:  Five years ago Engine E-348 was taken out ofs service due to mechanical problems and age. That Engine was the departments second out of service and primary back up to E-48 and with no replacement fori it yet, the department has no second engine that can pump 1250 gallons per minute (GPM). With no replacement the City ISO will be affected in the negative which will The department is now: responding to more calls as the City population has grown substantially. The department is due for another ISO audit next year. The department needs to ensure at any given time a big pumper is available to respond. As ofnow, we really have only one big pumper The plan is for the department toj purchase a Type 2 Engine that pumps 1500 GPM and mini pumper that pumps 1000 GPM. Both units will be ISO: rated and the Type 2 will pump higher than the one we currently have. The mini pumper will also have a bigger pump but doesn't require special license to operate it. All volunteers are able to drive it and that will ensure response within the City. Both units also will be primary units while the P48 will be second out  result inl higher insurance.  and one quick response unit. We have no backups for either one.  and E-248 will be reserve.    The department does have auto-aid agreement with the County ofl Fresno with a Fire call out. There is a good chance that when we have an event it's very possible that County willl have one at the same time. Ifthis happens or they are delayed and we have our only big pumper out of service, it's going to end up with al big problem. Ic can'ttotally rely on the County during the Fire The department can have the ability to respond to request made by the County to aid in nearby Fires in the wildland. Cities do get hourly rate for the units while it's on assignment. We will  season.  have the ability to do sO and this will help in expenses.  The age ofour fleet is as follows: 1. E-248=1 1997 2. E-48 =2 2004 3. P-48 =2004  With the addition to our fleet with another' Type-2 and mini pumper will provide the City with Toj purchase these I have put together several different plans to work from. It involves financial The payment for a single unit can be around $38,000 and for two units around $80,000. The payment on these will commence 2 years after delivery oft the units to my Fire Station. As Fire Chief, If feel the financial impact is not substantial compared to the benefits this project will bring  good coverage for the next 25 years.  estimates for the units. The idea is to finance both units at a 10 year term.  to our community. There are 2 options:  Option 1- is toj purchase a patrol and Type-2 Engine for the amount of $612.896.56  Option 2 - is toj purchase Type 2 Engine for $324,829.00  FISCAL IMPACT: this project.  Iintend to use part oft the department General Fund, part of AB1600, and Utility tax to finance    ITEM  8A  0    848 888888 www  8844888889995  8888 888888 8 8888 8 8 888888888888888888888888 d8 000 000000 o 0000 o o Go6000066660666o6cddde 0    888 E 88880809 888 C 888 888  88 : 88  0000  91N  88 AE R8 s  88888 888 8 8 88888888 888 888 888 8 8888 8 88 00000 000 o o 00000000 000 000 000 o 0000 o 00  mm  NNNNNN NNNNNN OUL 6s N 88888S ss in    88 0 8888888 8 8 d8 888 8 38888888888888888888 8 8 8  0000000 o o o 000 o 666666666cdocod o o d    888888888 8 8 000000000 o o        ITEM  8B  MINUTES OF' THE FOWLER CITY COUNCIL  SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 2021  Mayor Cardenas called the meeting to order at 6:01 p. m. Roll call was taken.  Councilmembers Present: Cardenas, Rodriquez, Mejia, Parra. Kazarian joined via Zoom  City Staff Present:  City Attorney Wolfe, City Manager Davis, Public Works Director Dominguez, Police Chief Alcaraz, Fire Chief Lopez, City Clerk  Burrola  PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS There were no public presentations.  DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE UPDATE AND NEXUS STUDY  City Manager Davis said tonight's presentation is to provide a draft development impact fee study with the help of DTA. She said the City's last impact fee study was conducted in 2000. Richard City Engineer Peters said DTA has prepared a draft impact fee study for consideration by the City Council. The report recommends updating the existing development fees to reflect current public facilities plans. He introduced Richard Ruiz with DTA who provided an introduction of the study. Mr. Ruiz said in order to adequately plan for new development and identify the public facilities and costs associated with mitigating the direct and cumulative impacts of this new development, DTA was retained by the City to prepare an update AB 1600 fee justification study (the Fee Study). For this Fee Study, DTA will update all Development Impact Fees (DIF), including the adoption of two new fees. Mr. Ruiz provided a PowerPoint presentation of the impact fee basics, fees to be updated, and neighboring. jurisdictions current development impact fee comparison. The project included preparing a public facilities financing plan, reviewing proposed impact fees, and preparing a nexus study in order to develop updated and sustainable impact fees for newly Mr. Peters said staff has reviewed the study and recommends that the Council adopt the study and  Ruiz with DTA and City Engineer David Peters joined via zoom.  proposed development projects.  take steps to update development fees and recommended in the report.  ADJOURNMENT  Having no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriquez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Parra to adjourn. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.    MINUTES OF THE FOWLER CITY COUNCIL MEETING  FEBRUARY16, 2021  Mayor Cardenas called the meeting to order at 7:01 p. m. Roll call was taken.  Councilmembers Present: Cardenas, Rodriquez, Mejia, Parra. Kazarian joined via Zoom.  City Staff Present:  City Manager Davis, City Attorney Wolfe, Public Works Director Dominguez, Fire Chief Lopez, Police Chief Alcaraz, Deputy City Clerk Burrola. City Engineer Peters joined via Zoom.  PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS  Cheryl Hudspeth, Fowler resident, asked when Rezone Application 20-01 and Site Plan Review  20-08 will be plaçed on the City Councils agenda for further review.  COMMUNICATIONS  None.  STAFF REPORTS  CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2020-01  Councilmember Parra made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2020-01 * An Ordinance oft the City of Fowler Amending the Title of Chapter 2 of Title 7, and Adding Chapter 4 to Title 7 of the Fowler Municipal Code Pertaining to Requirements for Installation and Relocation of Utility Facilities Underground", seconded by Councilmember Mejia. The motion carried by roll call vote: Ayes: Parra, Mejia, Cardenas, Rodriquez, Kazarian. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.  CITY MANAGER'S REPORT COVID-19 Update  City Manager Davis said the City is currently at 995 total cases. She said the Fresno County Health Department has administered 130,000 vaccines doses, and with the administering of these  vaccinations cases are decreasing. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Energy Conservation Project Update  Councilmember Parra recused himself due to doing business with Sitelogiq in the past. Public Works Director Dominguez introduced Jessica Ritter and Eddie Jordan of Sitelogiq, and  Hector Gannon of Advanced Lighting Services    Ms. Ritter said Sitelogiq is the nation's largest privately held energy and infrastructure solutions for State and Local Governments. She provided a PowerPoint presentation of the energy conservation project update. She said they have been working diligently to develop an energy project for the City which includes lighting, HVAC replacements, and solar. Ms. Ritter said the program goals include achieving long-term cost savings through reduced energy usage and Solar PV, upgrade antiquated and inefficient HVAC and lighting equipment, reduce the risk of airborne transmission of Covid-19 in city facilities, and provide comprehensive funding solutions. Ms. Ritter provided information on the bipolar ionization device that is integrated into HVAC systems that inactivate the virus. She said the presentation tonight is to provide information to the Council Hector Gannon with Advanced Lighting Services spoke about the study of the lighting solutions for the City. Mr. Gannon said detailed studies were conducted for interior and exterior lighting and A discussion took place on the current lighting issues throughout the City and the need for more lighting in the older established areas. Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriquez asked about converting the Ms. Ritter said many sites where reviewed for installation ofs solar. One location is a ponding basin located off of Highway 99; the only issue is there is no existing meter and very little grid capacity at this location. As a result, the City would be responsible for upgrading PG&E's infrastructure. A Approve Request to Close Fresno Street and Walter Street - Fowler High Cross Country Public Works Director Dominguez said the Fowler High School Cross Country Club will be having a track meet on February 17th and February 24!h from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and are Councilmember Mejia made a motion to approve the request to close Fresno Street and Walter Street for Fowler High Cross Country Club - February 17th and February 24", seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriquez. The motion carried by roll call vote: Ayes: Mejia, Rodriquez, Cardenas,  and gather feedback and direction.  controls and to reimage the old lighting fixtures.  FOWLER sign from neon to LED.  discussion took place on looking into other possible locations.  Club  requesting to close Fresno Street and Walter Street for this event.  Parra, Kazarian. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.  FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT  No report was given.  POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT  No report was given.  FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT No report was given.    CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Manager Effective March 1, 2021  Consider/Approve City Manager Employment Agreement and Appoint Wilma Quan as City City Attorney Wolfe said the City Council has been searching for a New City Manager for several months since City Manager Jeannie Davis announced her in September 2020. The recruitment process has concluded, and the City Council has selected Ms. Wilma Quan to serve as the new City Manager. He said tonight's appointment is for City Council to approve the proposed City Manager Employment Agreement with Wilma Quan, and appoint Wilma Quan as City Manager effective March, 1, 2021. Mr. Wolfe said under the terms oft the contract agreement Ms. Quan will bej placed on Step E oft the current City Manager salary schedule of$13,092.33 per month. Ms. Quan is eligible for a $5,000.00 performance bonus at the end ofh her first year of employment if approved by the City Council. She will receive an initial allocation of 96 hours ofl leave upon hire, a$750.00 monthly automobile allowance, vacation leave accrual of20 days per year and receive Wilma Quan spoke and expressed her gratitude and said she is excited to start her new position as  Executive Management health benefits.  City Manager and is looking forward to working with the community. The Mayor opened for public comments. There were no public comments.  Councilmember Parra made a motion to approve the City Manager Employment Agreement and Appoint Wilma Quan as City Manager effective March 1, 2021, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriquez. The motion carried by roll call vote: Ayes: Parra, Rodriquez, Mejia, Cardenas,  Kazarian. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.  CONSENT CALENDAR  The consent calendar consisted of: A) Ratification of Warrants February 16, 2021; B) Approve Minutes of the City Council Special Meetings February 2, 2021, February 4, 2021, and City Councilmember Kazarian made a motion to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Councilmember Parra. The motion carried by roll call vote: Ayes: Kazarian, Parra, Mejia,  Council Meeting, February 2, 2021.  Rodriquez, Cardenas. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.  COMMITTEE REPORTS  Mayor Cardenas announced that the Mosquito Abatement District will be celebrating their 75th  anniversary.  Councilmember Kazarian attended a South Kings GSA meeting.  He said he met with land owners regarding future development opportunities near American  Avenue and Highway 99.    Councilmember Mejia said the Recreation Committee is preparing for a post COVID environment  and planning and preparing events for the City.  He said the City wide Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, March 27th.  ADJOURNMENT  Having no further business, Councilmember Kazarian made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro- Tem Rodriquez to adjourn. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.