0  FOWLER CITY COUNCIL MEETING  AGENDA MARCH 5, 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 Councilmember 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.  6. Communications  1    7. Staff Reports  A) Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 2019-01, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fowler 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" B) City Manager's Report C) City Engineer's Report  Discussion on Possible Traffic Mitigation Measures for the Merced and  10th Street Area  D) Public Works Report E) Finance Department Report F) Police Department Report G) Fire Department Report 8. City Attorney's Report  9. Consent Calendar - Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and shall be approved by one motion of the Council. If a 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 asa  separate item. A)  Ratification of Warrants - March 5, 2019  B) Approve Minutes of the Fowler City Council and Fowler Planning Commission Special Joint Workshop and the City Council Meeting - February 19, 2019  10. 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  11. Adjournment  Next Ordinance No. 2019-02  Next Resolution No. 2423  2    CERTIFICATION: 1, Corina Burrola, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Fowler, California, hereby certify that  the foregoing.agendai wasp posted for public review on Friday, March 1, 2019.  Corina Burrola Deputy City Clerk  CouToré  3    ITEM  7A  ORDINANCE NO. 2019-01  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER 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  TOTHE CITY'S RESIDENTIAL WATERSERVICE.  THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOWLER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6-4.707 OF FOWLER MUNICIPAL CODE. Section 6-4.707, or Article 7, of Chapter 4, ofTitle 6 oft the Fowler Municipal Code, is hereby  amended to read as follows:  6-4.707 - Due dates - Payment - Copy of Bill  (a) Water charges shall be due and payable at the office oft the Water Department thirty (30) days from the issuance ofthe bill and shall thereafter become delinquent. Water services may be discontinued in accordance with Section 6-4.1109 oft the Fowler Municipal Code. (b) The water charges shall begin when a service connection isi installed and the meter is set, unless the water is ordered to be left shut off when the service connection is ordered to be  installed.  (c) Anyone wishing an additional copy ofal bill shall pay a fee as established by resolution of SECTION1. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6-4.709 OF FOWLER MUNICIPAL CODE. Section 6-4.709, or Article 7, of Chapter 4, ofTitle 6 of the Fowler Municipal Code, is hereby  the City Council.  amended to read as follows: 6-4.709-I Delinquencies.  (a) Penalties. Any charges set forth in this chapter which are not paid on or before the day of (b) Suits for Collection. All unpaid rates, charges, and penalties provided fori in this chapter (c) Suits for Collection- Costs. The defendant shall pay all costs of suit in any. judgment  delinquency shall be subject to a penalty of fifteen (15) percent.  may be collected by suit. rendered in favor oft the City.    (d) Written Policy. Delinquencies shall be subject to any written policy approved by the City Council, which policy shall be posted ont the City's internet website. Ifthere is any conflict between this section and the written policy, the written policy shall control. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTTO: SECTION 6-4.1109 OF FOWLER MUNICIPAL CODE. Section 6-4.1109, of Article 11, of Chapter 4, ofTitle 6 of the Fowler Municipal Code, is hereby  amended to read as follows: 6-4.1109-1 Disconnections  (a) Water services to a premises may be disconnected or refused connection where cross- connections exist, unsafe appliances or apparatus are used, there is noncompliance with regulations and laws relating to water distribution systems, or to protect the city against fraud or (b) Upon vacating premises users shall notify the City Water Department two (2) days prior to vacating to disconnect service. Failure to notify will result ini the user being liable for charges (c) Nonresidential users may have service disconnected for nonpayment of charges on or (d) Residential users may have service disconnected for nonpayment of charges upon due notice and under the provisions of Sections 10010 and 10010.1 oft the Public Utilities Code oft the State, or otherwise in accordance with any written policy approved by the City Council, which policy shall be posted on the City's internet Website. Ifthere is any conflict, the written policy (e) No disconnections shall occur during the time period when the business office of the (f) Ar reconnection fee, as established by Council resolution, shall be paid before water  abuse.  whether or not water is used.  after the twentieth (20th) day of the month ofl billing.  shall control.  Water Department is closed. services are reconnected. SECTION3: EFFECTIVE DATE.  This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and operation from and after thirty  (30) days after its final passage and adoption.  The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on 2019 and was adopted at a regular meeting of said Council held on  2019 by the following vote, to wit:  2    AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:  David Cardenas, Mayor  ATTEST:  Dated:  Jeannie Davis, City Clerk  AWDOCS0025000TORD002895DOCX  3    ITEM  9A  6    006 881088888 8  on  A  S mg  38888 0 00 888 88888888 8 888888 8 8 888888  00000 o  o 00000000 o 000000 o o o o o o 00  - 10    Nor me 8888 8 Wm 688 noow 0g  rn - -  E  -  05 u  d0 d0 0 88888 888 8888 8 888 d0 888 8888888 88 8 o 00000 000 0000 o 000 o 000 o o o o 000 o o  o  88   S    000 0m 4  288866688 NC 000005 INNNNOS  0u  88888 8 8888 888 88888 8 88 o0 888 5 888888888 8 0 8  00000 o 0000 000 00000 o o  > > > 000000000 o o  o3oo 0000 aaaa mmmm 8S8S 09og 0000 mmm  0go 9 30s mmm    8888 m m  8888 888 00 0000 o o o  AAR a  9 -    88888888 8 d8 00000000 o o  dedee 0000000 anaaaaa  000000    L  0 0 88888 00 888 8 8 88888 8 8 88888 888  o 000 o o 00000 o o o 0000 o o  ooo 000U aaAa  0000        MINUTES OF THE FOWLER CITY COUNCIL  AND  ITEM  FOWLER PLANNING SPECIALJOINT MEETING FEBRUARY19, 2019  9B  COMMISSION  Mayor Cardenas called the meeting to order at 5:02 p. m. Roll call was taken.  Councilmembers present: Councilmembers absent: Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: City staff present:  Cardenas, Hammer, Rodriquez Kazarian, Parra Mellon, Fernandez, Mukai, Kandarian Mejia  City Manager Davis, Public Works Supervisor/Fire Chief Lopez, Finance Director Uyeda, City Attorney Lerner, Police Chief. Alcaraz, City Engineer Peters, City Planner Marple, Deputy City Clerk Burrola, Planning Secretary Zavala, Senior Center/Recreation Coordinator Hernandez  AB 1234 ETHICS AND PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING  Mary Lerner, Senior Council with Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law conducted the biennial AB 1234 ethics training for elected and appointed officials. The presentation began with topics of personal financial gain, personal advantages, government transparency and general ethic principals beyond the law. Ms. Lerner spoke about news items concerning public corruption that took place in recent years. She explained the conflict of interest laws that prohibit officials from participating in any discussion or decision on matters that materially affect their financial interest, whether negatively or positively. Ms. Lerner provided copies of the City's recently adopted Rules of Conduct for City Employees and Whistleblower Policy. A list of questions involving scenarios related to potential conflicts ofinterests was discussed. Ms. Lerner noted the "10 Rules of Public Service", to provide service to the public; be open to transparency; be honest and fair and always do the right thing, even when no one is looking.  ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Pro Tem Hammer made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Rodriquez. The  motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.    MINUTES OF THE FOWLER CITY COUNCIL MEETING  FEBRUARY 19, 2019  Mayor Cardenas called the meeting to order at 7:00 p. m. Roll call was taken. Councilmembers Present: Cardenas, Hammer, Parra, Rodriquez  Councilmember Absent: City Staff1 Present:  Kazarian  City Manager/City Clerk Davis, Public Works Supervisor/Fire Chief Lopez, City Attorney Mary Lerner, Finance Director Uyeda, Police ChiefA Alcaraz, City Planner Marple, Deputy City Clerk Burrola  The Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance were followed by ai moment of silence and reflection.  PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS There were no public presentations. PRESENTATIONS  Police Chief Alcaraz introduced the newly Fowler Police Department Explorers. Officer Michael Allison has taken the initiative in coordinating the police department explorer program. The applicants are high school students that have had to go through a thorough background, panel interview and attend a 4-day training program; they will continue to receive training as they work alongside with the officers. Currently the department has four explorers they will be providing assistance at school events such as patrolling, traffic enforcement and report assistance to officers. Law Enforcement Exploring is the preeminent career orientation and experience program for young people contemplating a career in the field of criminal justice. Its mission is to offer young adults, ages 14-21, interested in a career in law enforcement aj personal awareness ofthe criminal justice system through training, practical experiences and other activities. Officer Allison promoted Rebecca Castro to squad leader; she will be the first line of supervision to the other explorers. The Council commended the young adults for their commitment and dedication to this  program.  COMMUNICATIONS  City Manager Davis mentioned the Annual CitiPAC Golf Fund Raiser of the South San Joaquin Valley Division of League will be held on Friday, May 17,2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ridge Creek She mentioned an email was sent out as a reminder to submit the FPPC 700 forms, forms are due in April. For those serving on various committees there are new requirements from Fresno County  Golf Course.  on filing these forms. STAFF REPORT  CITY MANAGER'S REPORT  City Manager Davis mentioned the City has been extremely busy with applications; the Planning Department is working on twenty eight applications for developments, subdivisions and  businesses.    She mentioned the City recently approved an agreement with an agency to assist in applying fora a parks grant through the State. Staff met with representatives on gathering information. Public outreach meetings will be taking place to gather information and opinions from the public on what they would like to see for the future park on Sunnyside and South Avenue. Invitations will be  mailed out with the water bill and surveys can be completed online.  PUBLIC WORKS REPORT labor costs for servicing the areas. FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT  Public Works Supervisor Lopez circulated the Landscape District assessments for expenses and  SIX MONTH BUDGET PERFORMANCE FORJULYTHROUGH DECEMBER 2018 Finance Director Uyeda gave a brief overview of the six month budget versus actual revenues and expenditures for the general fund and selected special funds. He said overall the City is doing well.  POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT  Police Chief Alcaraz circulated the DOJ statistics for 2018. He mentioned the department will be hosting "Coffee with a Cop" on Thursday, February 28th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the  Fowler Starbucks.  FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT  Fire Chief Lopez said he has one volunteer firefighter attending the Fire Academy at Fresno City College. He mentioned the main fire engine truck is currently having maintenance done.  CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No Report was given. CONSENT CALENDAR  The consent calendar consisted of: A) Ratification of Warrants - February 19, 2019; B) Approve Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting - January 31, 2019 and The City Council Meeting = February 5, 2019; C) Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with DTA in the Amount of $42,500 for Preparation ofal Development Impact Fee Update and Nexus Study Subject Councimember Parra made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Rodriquez. The motion carried by voice vote: Ayes: Cardenas, Hammer, Parra,  to the Review and Approval of the City Attorney." 7  Rodriquez. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Kazarian.  COMMITTEE REPORTS  Mayor Pro-Tem Hammer provided a list of dates for the Recreation Department City Events. Councilmember Parra attended the League of California Cities dinner in Madera.    Councilmember Rodriquez attended the Heart of the Horse Therapy Ranch benefit concert  sponsored by the Sutter Middle School's Civics program students.  ADJOURNMENT  Having no further business, Councilmember Rodriquez made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hammer to adjourn. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.