FOWLER CITY COUNCIL FOWLER PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY SPECIAL: JOINT MEETING AGENDA APRIL 16, 2019 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 128 S. 5TH STREET FOWLER, CA 93625 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to access the Council Chambers or to otherwise participate at this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact City Clerk Jeannie Davis at (559) 834-3113 ext. 302. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the Council Any writing or document that is a public record and provided to a majority oft 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 meeting. The City of Fowler is an equal opportunity provider and employer. the City's website at www.fowlercitvy.org. 1. Meeting called to order 2. Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance 3. Invocation 4. Roll call 5. 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 Councimember that the resolution or ordinance be read in full, further reading of the resolution or ordinance shall be deemed waived by unanimous consent of the Council. 2017: Borchardt, Corona, Faeth & Zakarian 6. Presentation of Financial Statements - Auditor's Report for the Year Ended June 30, 7. 8. Communications Staff Reports A) City Manager's Report Public Works Report C) Finance Department Report D) Police Department Report B) Presentation of Pilot Patrol Vehicle E) Fire Department Report 9. City Attorney's Report 10. Consent Calendar - Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and shall be approved by one motion of the Council. Ifa Councimember 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 Councilmember objects to an item, then it should be removed and acted upon as a separate item. A) Ratification ofV Warrants - April 16, 2019 B) Approve Minutes of the City Council Meeting - March 19, 2019 C) Approve Proclamation " Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide" D) Adopt Resolution No. 2019-2423, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fowler for Inclusion in the 2019-20 Budget to Incorporate a List of Projects Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act" and Authorize the City Engineer to Transmit the Resolution and Project List to the California Transportation Commission by May 1, 2019. 11. Committee Reports (No action except where a specific report is on the agenda) Mayor Cardenas Mayor Pro-Tem Hammer Councimember Kazarian Councimember Parra Councimember Rodriquez 12. Adjournment Next Ordinance No. 2019-02 Next Resolution No. 2424 2 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, April 12, 2019. Coxiq . 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Roll call was taken. Councilmembers Present: Hammer, Kazarian, Parra, Cardenas (arrived at 7:37 p.m.) Councilmembers Absent: Rodriquez City Staff Present: City Manager/City Clerk Davis, City Attorney Wolfe, Police Chief Alcaraz, Public Works Supervisor/Fire Chief Lopez, Finance Director Uyeda, Building Official Baxa, Deputy City Clerk Burrola The Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance were followed by a moment of silence and reflection. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Colby Wells, Public Affairs Manager at Southern California Gas Company spoke about natural gas and what is going on in the natural gas industry. SoCal Gas serves a small portion of the City of Fowler. He said the State is trying to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases from residential and commercial buildings. The State has already started electrifications of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings to achieve these results. Senate Bill AB 3232 was introduced last year, if passed it would require the commission, by January 1, 2022, of all new buildings in the State of California to be electric and by 2030 all existing buildings, residential, commercial, and industrial to be converted to electricity at the building owners expense. Mr. Wells said there is another possible alternative, renewable natural gas; he explained that this consists of methane which comes from composition of organic matter. COMMUNICATIONS City Manager Davis said SKF will be sponsoring a Mixer at the Selma Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the City's upcoming rabies clinic is Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the City Hall breeze way. PUBLIC WORKSHOP - DISCUSSION ON ESTALISHING PRORIOTIES FOR US OF Finance Director Uyeda said the City recently passed a 1% district sales tax to generate funds to help the General Fund. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has announced that it will go into effect April 1, 2019 however the funds won't be available until September of this year. The Measure specifically listed the use of proceeds for a new police department, public safety equipment; especially the replacement of police vehicles which require excessive amount of maintenance. Anotherissue is CalPERS unfunded liability which continues to be a major expenditure that will only increase in the coming years. CalPERS reduced their projection by $20,000; the City paid the entire amount off at the beginning of the year, which saved the City approximately $12,000 in interest. He said the City has an opportunity to improve public safety, its streets and roads, meet the previously unforeseen negative effects oft the CalPERS unfunded liability and increase its reserve funds. Mr. Uyeda apportioned funds for the police building and is currently looking into grants and loans to help supplement the building and outfitting costs. Mayor Pro Tem Hammer opened the matter for public comment. Steve Barela, Fowler resident, expressed that the funds should be used for public safety since that is what it was specifically listed for. Tomas Carrasco, Fowler resident, agrees that the lions share should go THE DISTRICT SALES TAXI PROCEEDS directly to public safety. A discussion took place and the Councils consensus was that staff be directed to continue working on the projection of this project. City Manager Davis added that as staff develops the budget it will be brought back to the Council. STAFF REPORT SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2019-01 Councilmember Parra made a motion to waive the second reading and approve Ordinance No. 2019-01, "An Ordinance ofthe City Council oft the City ofFowler Amending Sections 6-4.707 and 6-4.709 of Article 7, of Chapter 4, of Title 6, and Amending Section 6-4.1109 of Article 11, of Chapter 4, of Title 6 of the Fowler Municipal Code Relating to the City's Residential Water Service", seconded by Councilmember Kazarian. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote: Ayes: Hammer, Kazarian, Parra. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Cardenas, Rodriquez. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Davis said the Magill Terrace apartments are almost finished. The City will be allowing the Housing Authority to use office space at the senior center to process leasing Ms. Davis mentioned the City has hired a temporary part-time Code Enforcement Officer, Ceasar Luna, who is a City volunteer firefighter. He will be working a couple of days a week and will be applications for about a month and al half. working alongside Building Official, Nolasco Baxa and Police Chief Alcaraz. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Public Works Supervisor Lopez said benches were placed along the track area at Donny Wright Park. He said they are still working on getting shade covers for the playground area. Councimember Kazarian said he was approached at the FIA luncheon by someone who would like to donate a memorial bench for the park. Supervisor Lopez said he was contacted about the donation oft the bench, but the City currently does not have aj policy. Councilmember Kazarian said maybe the City can look into implementing aj policy and bring it back to Council. He mentioned he is currently working on providing reports to the State, these reports consist oft the Lead and Copper for school sites, Yearly Water Distribution Report, and the Consumer Mr. Lopez said the Adams Avenue project is nearly completed; it was delayed a few days due to Confidence Report. rain. FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Finance Director Uyeda reported the fire station project passed its first inspection from USDA today. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT No report was given. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT Fire Chief Lopez provided information on year to date call statistics. Calls were down from last year. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report was given. CONSENT CALENDAR The consent calendar consisted of: A) Ratification of Warrants - March 19, 2019; B) Approve Councilmember Kazarian made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Parra. The motion carried by voice vote: Ayes: Hammer, Kazarian, Parra. Noes: Minutes ofthe City Council Meeting - March 5,2019. None. Abstain: None. Absent: Cardenas, Rodriquez. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Hammer said the Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.; Spring Fest is April 27,2019. Councilmember Parra attended al luncheon and met with Senator Caballero. CLOSSED SESSION The meeting adjourned to a closed session at 7:37 p.m. to discuss, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 - Conference with Real Property Negotiators: Property: 130 S. 6th Street. Agency Negotiators: City Manager. Negotiating Party: United Health Centers. Under Negotiation: Price, The meeting reconvened to open session at 7:54 p.m. with no reportable action taken. Terms. ADJOURNMENT Having no further business, Councilmember Kazarian made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Parra to adjourn. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. ITEM 10C Proclamation WHEREAS, the City of Fowler joins human rights advocates, historians, and people of good conscience from around the world to reaffirm and mourn over1.5 million innocent Armenian victims who perished from 1915 to 1923 in the mass execution perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire;and WHEREAS, 2019 marks the 104th anniversary since the beginning of the Armenian Genocide, which continues to be actively denied by the Turkish government and its proxies; and WHEREAS, the City of Fowler encourages all people to acknowledge and honor today as a historic reminder of the remarkable courage, resilience, and perseverance of the Armenians and their sufferings; and WHEREAS, by honoring and remembering those who perished, we will spread the importance of tolerance, justice, and respect to ensure that an act of similar NOW, THEREFORE, I David Cardenas, Mayor of the City of Fowler do hereby hatred is never again perpetrated. proclaim that this City recognizes April 24, 2019, as: DAYOF REMEMBRANCE OF' THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE David Cardenas, Mayor ITEM 10D MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL DAVID PETERS, CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: SB1FUNDING APRIL12,2019 REQUESTED ACTION /1 RECOMMENDATION to the California Transportation Commission by May 1,2019. Approve resolution 2019-2423 and authorize the City Engineer to transmit the resolution and project list DISCUSSION In April 2017, the California State Legislature passed Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. As part of the Bill, specific transparency and accountability provisions must be met in order to ensure that the public is aware of the projects that have been completed utilizing SB 1 Each year, the City is required to update and provide a list of proposed projects to receive funding from Each year, cities and counties must adopt via resolution a project list comprised of projects they anticipate funding with SB1 funds. These project lists must be submitted to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) by May 1st in order to be eligible for SB 1 funding for that fiscal year and must funds. the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), also known as SB1 1. include: Location oft the project Proposed schedule of completion Estimated useful life of the improvement For FY19/20, the City is expected to receive $205,108 from the RMRA fund and proposes to use the project to fund improve Main Street from 7th Street to 5th Street. Attachments 1. Proposed Resolution 2019-2423 RESOLUTION: NO. 2019-2423 AI RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2019-20 BUDGETTO INCORPORATE. Al LIST OF PROJECTS FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 in order to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of the City ofFowler are aware oft the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the City of Fowler: must include a list ofall projects proposed to receive funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, in the City of! Fowler budget, which must include a description and the location ofeach proposed project, aj proposed schedule for the project'scompletion, and the estimated useful life oft the improvement; and WHEREAS, the City of] Fowler, will receive an estimated $103,299 in RMRA WHEREAS, this is the third year in which the City of] Fowler is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable the City to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible funding in Fiscal Year 2019-20 from SB 1; and without SB 1;and WHEREAS, the City of] Fowler has undergone ai robust public process to ensure public input into our community's transportation priorities/the project list; and WHEREAS, the City of Fowler used a Pavement Management System to develop the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost- effective projects that also meet the communities priorities for transportation investment; and WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City of] Fowler maintain and rehabilitate one (I)streets/roads within the City of Fowler this year and similar projects into the future; and WHEREAS, the 2018 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City of Fowler's streets and roads are in an "poor" condition and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade will bring our streets and roads into a "good" condition; and WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, willl have significant positive co-benefits statewide. Fowler, State of California, that: NOW, THEREFORE ITI IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City of 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct. 2. The following list of proposed projects will be funded in-part or solely with fiscal year 2019-20 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues: Project Main Street Rehabilitation Description Remove and replace asphalt surfacing Location 7t Street to5h Street ****** Estimated Anticipated Useful Life Construction 15Yr Year of 2020 I, Jeannie Davis, City Clerk of the City of Fowler, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting oft the Fowler City Council held on the 16h day of April 2019, by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Councilmembers: Councilmembers: Councilmembers: Councilmembers: Jeannie Davis, City Clerk City ofl Fowler