DOS PALOS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA City-County Building, 1554 Golden Gate Avenue Dos Palos, California, USA 6:00 pm, Tuesday, October 22, 2024  A. CALL TO ORDER: 1.1 Flag Salute: 2. Invocation: 3. Roll Call:  by Mayor. April Hogue  by Councilmember Debbie Orlando by Councilmember Thomas Pigg by Acting City Clerk Manuela Sousa Requires urgency and four affirmative votes  4. Urgency Additions or Deletions:  5. Public Comment: At this time, anyone present may comment upon any city-related business item, which  is not on this agenda. Please state your name and address for the record. Please be concise and avoid repetition. The mayor may limit you to one presentation not lo exceed two minutes ini length. State law now requires at least twice as much time be allotted to a member of the public who utilizes a non-English translator. Action, ff necessary, is. limited to staffreferral, or withs special conditions, placement on afuture agenda.  B. COMMENDATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, and PROCLAMATIONS. 1. Presentation from Nathan Alonzo, Pacific Gas & Electric Company. 2. Review ofthe Refuse Rate Study, Steve Brandt, Quad Knopf, Inc,  C. CONSENT CALENDAR:  Action  Items considered routine in nature are placed on the Consent Calendar. There is no discussion of these items before the Council vote, unless a member of the Council or the public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the Council shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended. 1. Approval oft the Minutes of the September 17,2 2024, Regular City Council Meeting.  2. Approval oft the Pre-Paids for September 2024. 3. Approval ofthe Warrants for October 2024. 4. Denial of Claims filed by Stacey Warren. 5. Denial of Claim filed by Maribel Coronado.    D. BUSINESS:  1. Consider Approving Resolution 2024-17,Approving a Minor Subdivision and Variance Located at] Fir Avenue and Santa Rita Street, APN012-102-015.  Report Discussion Public Comment Action Report Discussion Public Comment Action  2. Consider Increasing the Building Department Budget by $39,992 and Allocating $30,000 to Building Department Computer 0&M  and $9,992 to Building Department Training.  3. Consider Approving the Revised Police Sergeant Job Description.  Report Discussion Public Comment Action Report Discussion Public Comment Action Report Discussion Public Comment Action Report Discussion Public Comment Action Discussion Public Comment Action  4. Consider. Accepting the Blossom Street Slurry Project and Authorizing the Remaining Project Balance to be Paid.  5. Consider. Approving the Valeria Street Project for the Congestion  Mitigation & Air Quality Program Funding.  6. Consider Awarding Bid to the Lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder for the Center Street Bridge Project.  7. Consider Authorizing the City Engineer to go to Bid for thel Replacement Report  Ofthe Siphon Pipe at the Outtake from the Aqueduct to the  Water Treatment Plant.    E. CORRESPONDENCE, EVENTS, COUNCIL & STAFF REPORTS.  F. ADJOURNMENT ini memory oflocal departed:  Judy Ball 89 James McCurdy 76 Bryan Van Worth 46  Disclosures and. Information:  The 97th City Council consists of Mayor April Hogue, Mayor pro Tempore Marcus Porter, Councilmember Thomas Pigg, Councilmember Debbie Orlando, and Councilmember Armando Bravo. The 45th Council Session is now in session and ends on November 15, 2024. The next available numbers of record are Ordinance #443 and Resolution 2024-18. Per 54954.2(a)(1). the City's website ityofdospalos.org may be OCity of] Dos Palos, Inc., website: www.dtyoldospalosorg 2174 Blossom Street, Dos Palos CA93620, (209)392-2174, malsipotéposiyolip.con  down intermittently or temporarily for maintenance OT repairs.  4882-4568-1904, v.1    Dos Palos City Council Regular Meeting Minutes  September - 17,2024  A. CALLTOORDER: Mayor April Hogue called a Regular Meeting of thel Dos Palos City Council to order at 6:00 pm in the City-County Building at 1546-1554 Golden Gate Avenue in Dos Palos, 1. Roll Call: Acting City Clerk, Manuela Sousa called the roll finding Councilmembers present: Mayor Hogue, Councilmember Pigg, Councilmember Orlando, Councilmember Bravo, and  California on Tuèsday, September: 17, 2024.  Councilmember Porter.  2. The Flag Salute was led by Councilmember Debbie Orlando. 3. There Invocation was led by Councilmember Thomas Pigg. 4. Urgency Additions and Deletions: None. 5. Public Comment: None.  B. COMMENDATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, and PROCLAMATIONS:  1. 2.  Presentation from Nathan Alonzo, PG &E- Canceled.  Presentation from Robert Mitchell, Premier Recycling Company, regarding opening a AB939 construction material recycling center, and wanting to lease property from the  City at Lexington Avenue and Blossom Street.  € CONSENT CALENDAR:  1. Itwas moved by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg to approve the City of Dos Palos regular meeting Minutes for August 20, 2024 the motion was passed ona5-0: as follows: AYES: Hogue, Pigg, Orlando, Bravo and Porter. NOES: None. ABSENT: 2. It was moved by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg to approve the GSA meeting Minutes for August 20, 2024 the motion was passed on a! 5-0 as follows: AYES: Hogue, Pigg, Orlando, Bravo and Porter. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 3. It was moved by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg to approve the Pre-Paids for August, 2024, the motion was passed on a! 5-0 as follows: AYES: Hogue, 4. Itv was moved by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg to approve the Warrants for September, 2024 including all the. JPA warrants once approved, the motion was passed on a 5-0 as follows: AYES: Hogue, Orlando, Pigg, Bravo and Porter. NOES:  None.  Orlando, Pigg, Bravo and Porter. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.  None. ABSENT: None.    5. Itwas moved by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg to approve the Amended Treasurer's Reports for. January-June 2024, the motion was passed ona5-0 as follows: AYES: Hogue, Orlando, Pigg, Bravo and Porter. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 1. Following a staff report it was moved by Councilmember Porter and seconded by Councilmember Bravo to waive the second reading of Ordinance 441, adding Chapter 281 to Title 9 of the City of Dos Palos Municipal Code pertaining to encampments on City property, the motion was passed 5-0, as follows: AYES: Hogue, Orlando, Pigg, Bravo and Porter. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. The public hearing was opened at 6:29pm and closed at 6:31pm. It was moved. by. Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Porter to adopt Ordinance 441, the motion was passed 5-0, as follows: AYES: Hogue, Orlando, Pigg, Bravo 2. Following a staff report it was moved by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg to waive the second reading of Ordinance 442, amending Section 17.60.070.H of Chapter 17.60 of Title 17 of the City of Dos Palos Municipal Code to update the process required for obtaining al business license for alcohol sales related to ABC Type 41 licenses, the motion was passed 5-0, as follows: AYES: Hogue, Orlando, Pigg, Bravo and Porter. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. The public hearing was opened at 6:33pm and closed at 6:34pm. It was moved by Councilmember Pigg and: seconded by Councilmember Porter to adopt Ordinance 442, the motion was passed 4-1, as follows: AYES: Hogue, Orlando, Pigg, 3: Following as staff report, it was moved by Councilmember Porter and seconded by Councilmember Orlando to change the date of the October City Council Meeting to Tuesday, October 22, 2024. The motion was passed 5-0, as follows: AYES: Hogue, Orlando, Pigg, Bravo 4. Following a staff report, it was moved by Councilmember Pigg and seconded by Councilmember Bravo to designate Councilmember Porter as voting delegâte and Councilmember Bravo as alternate fori the 2024 League of California Cities annual conference being held October 16-18, in Long Beach, California. The motion was passed 5-0, as follows: AYES: Hogue, Orlando, Pigg, Bravo and Porter. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.  D. BUSINESS:  and Porter. NOES: None.. ABSENT: None.  and Porter. NOES: Councilmember Bravo. ABSENT: None.  and Porter. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.  E. CORRESPONDENC, EVENTS, COUNCIL & STAFF REPORTS:  Various reports were made. McCurdy, and. Judy Ball 89. Meeting Adjourned at 7:14 pm.  F. ADIOURNMENT in memory ofl local departed: Vaughn Von Aliman 85, Maria Reyna 79, Jim  Respectfully Submitted By: Acting City Clerk Manuela Sousa    Pre-Paid Listing September 2024  24453 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore A Pro 24454 T&T Pavement Markings & Products 24525 Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law  09/04/2024 $ 09/04/2024 $ 09/10/2024 $ 09/13/2024 $ 09/13/2024 $ 09/17/2024 $ 09/17/2024 $ 09/17/2024 $ 09/17/2024 $ 09/17/2024 $ 09/17/2024 $ 09/17/2024 $ 19,547.41 09/17/2024 $ 09/17/2024 $ 22,803.44 09/17/2024 $ 09/24/2024 $ 09/24/2024 $  3,359.50 1,470.20 650.00 5,429.36 55.49 2,391.12 1,564.62 910.00 500.00 1,567.50 303.78 4,597.70 7,448.38 6,046.00 700.00  24462 R.H. Concrete Pump 24526 Erphan Hamim 24527 Pegboard  09/13/2024 $ 50,000.00  24533 Bureau of Reclamation 24534 Central California Irrigation 24535 Electric Drives, Inc. 24537 Hawks & Associates CPAS, Inc 24538 Abby R Hunter 24539 Gabriel A Delgado Law Office of 24540 Quad Knopf 24541 San Luis & Delta Mendota Water 24542 Simplot Grower Solutions Firebaugh 24543 USDA, Service Center Rural Dev 24544 Utility Service Co., Inc 24553 Enviromental.com LLC 24554 R.H. Concrete Pump  09/17/2024 $ 11,057.27  Report Total (19 checks): $ 140,401.77  AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date (10/17/2024 4:08 PM)    Warrant Listing - October 2024  24584 All Phase Electric 24585 AT&T  10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 12,900.00 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 75,757.00 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $. 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 57,844.00 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $  62.19 415.10 4,681.11 210.31 154.40 250.39 160.12 929.79 4,140.72 58.50 96.48 6,395.10 1,095.93 750.62 6,120.46 10.40 225.00 1,989.78 203.04 163.59 700.00 989.00 635.77 64.42 350.00 79.01 1,058.58 120.75 309.08 118.27 83.70 212.77 2,003.59 177.80 3,145.05 340.00 735.00.  24586 Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law 24587 AutoZone, Inc. 24588 Baker Supplies and Repairs 24589 Bankcard Center 24590 Boot Barn 24591 BSN Sports 24592 Bureau of Reclamation 24593 California Department of Conservation 24594 Casey Moving Systems 24595 Central California Irrigation 24596 Central Valley Concrete  24597 Cintas 24598 Comcast  24599 CSG Consultants, Inc. 24600 CSJVRMA - C/O Bickmore Risk Se 24601 Division of the State Architect 24602 Dos Palos Fire Dept. 24603 Elan Financial Services 24604 Electric Drives, Inc. 24605 Elite Uniforms  24606 Enviromental Systems Research Institute, Inc 24607 Enviromental.com LLC 24608 Ford Motor Credit Municipal Finance 24609 Frasier Irrigation 24610 Fresno Mobile Radio Inc. 24611 Frontier Communications 24612 Gall's, an Aramark Company 24613 Gouveia Engineering, Inc 24614 Great America Financial Services 24615 Kaina Guerrero 24616 Harbor Freight Tools 24617 Hart Paving 24618 HCL Machine Works, Inc 24619 Home Depot Credit Services 24620 JG Hardware Store 24621 Justin's Tire and Auto 24622 Katen Pest Solutions 24623 Melin Enterprises, INC    Warrant Listing - October 2024  24664 Valley Animal Hosptial 24665 Linda Vasquez 24666 Verizon Wireless 24667 Vestis 24668 Westamerica Bank 24669 Westamerica Bank 24670 Yonkers & Johnson 24671 Young's Air Conditioning  10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $ 10/17/2024 $  65.35 150.00 1,068.99 391.80 1,503.84 741.92 2.05 1,827.00  Total for 10/17/2024: $ 465,984.95  Report Total (88 checks):  AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date (10/17/2024 3:19 PM)    RESOLUTION 2024-17  ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOS PALOS RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF MINOR SUDIVISION NO. MS24-001MARIANCE NO. VAR21-001 SUBDIVIDING A 7,700 SQUARE FOOT LOT AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FIR ST. & SANTA RITA AVE. IDENTIFIED AS APN NO. 012-102-015 AND CREATE A 5' REARYARD SETBACK FOR PROPOSED PARCEL 1  WHEREAS, the Planning Commission is the recommending body for Subdivisions pursuant WHEREAS, an application to subdivide said property was applied for on August gth, 2024, WHEREAS, the project site is located on the southeast corner of Fir Ave. and Santa Rita St., WHEREAS, the project site is designated Medium-High Density Residential in the City's General Plan and zoned R-2 (Medium-High Density Multi-Family Residential), WHEREAS, the public hearing was duly noticed in the Westside Express Newspaper on WHEREAS, property owners within 300 feet of the project site were notified via mail dated WHEREAS, no comments from the public were received from the public notices as of the WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that the proposed subdivision and variance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) = "General Rule" of the CEQA WHEREAS, at the duly noticed public hearing, the Planning Commission made the motion to NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF  to Chapter 16.24.100 of the City of Dos Palos Zoning Code,  identified as APN No. 012-102-015,  September 4, 2024, and October 9, 2024,  September 6, 2024,  writing of the staff report and public hearing,  Guidelines.  recommend approval of the proposed project to the City Council,  DOS PALOS AS FOLLOWS:  Recitals  The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.  Findings  Based upon the facts and analysis presented int the staff report, public testimony received and subject    toc conditions listed below, and the findings made by thel Planning Commission:  1. The project site is designated Medium-High Density Residential Land Use in the City's 2. The project site is zoned R-2 (Medium-High Density Multi-Family Residential). Lots containing two or more dwellings are required to be no less. than 3,000 square feet per lot. 3, The site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use and in all yards, spaces, walls and fences, parking, loading, landscaping and other features to adjust 4. The site fort the proposed use relates tos streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the quantity and kind oft traffic generated by the proposed use; 5. The proposed use will have no adverse effect upon adjoining or other properties, including improvements to vehicular ingress/egress; internal circulation; height of buildings; walls and fences; landscaping; outdoor lighting; signs; and such other characteristics as will affect 6. The proposed variance will not grant the property owner a special privilege not enjoyed by  General Plan  said use with land and uses ini the neighborhood;  surrounding property; other property owners. Environmental Determination  This application is Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section  15061(b)(3): - "General Rule" ofthe CEQA Guidelines.  Approval  The Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve Minor Subdivision MS24- 001 and Variance VAR21-001 subject to the recommended conditions of approval herein as PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOS  Attachment A  PALOS this 22nd DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024 by the following vote:  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: APPROVED  ATTEST  April Hogue, Mayor  Manuela Sousa, Acting City Clerk  2    POLICE SERGEANT  SUMMARY OF DUTIES: work as required.  Under direction, to take charge of patrol, investigation, and law enforcement; and to do related  DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:  Thej position of a police sergeant is distinguished from positions in the next. lower class by performing duties requiring extensive law enforcement experience. A sergeant will often supervise police patrol duties or investigations on an assigned shift and take the lead over subordinate or reserve personnel in deciding courses ofa action and proper methods and techniques. Specialized responsibilities are often assigned toi incumbents including coordination of the reserve officer program, supervision oft the vehicle maintenance program, and  performance ofr more difficult investigative work.  EXAMPLEC OF DUTIES:  Supervises the patrol and law enforcement activities during an assigned shift; as well as but not limited to, investigations of complaints and crime reports to determine if a crime has been committed; supervises and participates in the protection of crime scenes, the gathering of evidence, questioning ofwitnesses, and apprehension of suspects; takes charge of and delegates the collecting of facts and evidence at the scene of crimes and traffic accidents; prepares cases for trail and may personally appear in court to present the evidence and testimony; maintains contact with other law enforcement agencies; patrols, observing known gathering places of criminal activity; prepares reports of accidents, crimes and complaints investigated; checks building security; gives information and direction to the public; shall review reports submitted by officers; prepares reports of shift activity; coordinates the scheduling and training of reserve  officers; oversees a program of vehicle maintenance of patrol cars.  DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:  Modern police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, basic investigation, and identification techniques; criminal law with particular reference to apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons accused ofmisdemeanors and felonies; rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and preservation of evidence in court; recent court decisions on arrest procedures and the handling of suspects and prisoners, principles of  supervision and training.    ABILITYTO:  Provide lead supervision to other law enforcement personnel; analyze situations effectively and interpret and apply laws and regulations; obtain a standard first aid certification; demonstrate keen powers ofc observation and memory; exercise good judgment inj personal encounters and relationships with the general public; meet standards as established by the City ofl Dos Palos police department; meet other related employment standards as: may be established by the City in connection with the state. commission onj peace officer standards; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other law enforcement agencies, departmental employees  and the general public. KNOWLEDGE: investigation techniques. EXPERIENCE:  Know criminal law, modern police procedures, community-oriented policing, and criminal  Have a least five years of service as a police officer.  PHYSICAL. ABILITY:  Meet established standards for physical endurance, agility, and vision.  EDUCATIONAL:  Having the equivalent to completion oft the 12th grade (Le. GED or Diploma). associate or bachelor's degree in a related field, such as criminal justice, public administration, or business  administration is preferred. CERTIFICATION:  Have al P.O.S.T. Intermediate Certificate, Advance Certificate preferred.  DRIVER'S. LICENSE:  Have a valid California driver's license.  PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING:  Pass aj psychological screening conducted by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.    LEADERSHIP:  Be al leader and motivator who exemplifies professionalism.  TEAMWORK:  Be. Able to work effectively as a team member and team leader.  MEDICAL:  Ability toj pass ai medical examination with no reported restrictions.  ANI EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER    MERCED COUNTY GOVERNMENTS  MCAG ASSOCIATIONOF  Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ) Program  and  Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)  Application Packet August 2024  Contact: Christopher Winkels christopher.winkels@mcagov.org 209-723-3153 ext. 127  Application deadline: October 11, 2024  Merced County Association of Governments  369 West 18th Street Merced, CA 95340 209-723-3153 http/www.meagovorg    CMAQ/CRP Call for Projects (Summer 2024) Introduction and Timeline  Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG)  The Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) is issuing a Call for Projects for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program. MCAG's seven member agencies (the cites of Atwater, Dos Palos, Gustine, Livingston, Los Banos, Merced and Merced County) and the region's two public transit agencies (the Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County and' Yosemite. Area Regional Transportation System) may apply. There is approximately $8.5 million available for this call for projects. CMAQ projects must document their emissions reductions and they must be able to meet all federal project requirements. It is important to note that even if only one phase is federally funded, the entire project and all phases must meet federal requirements. There are a number of requirements for federal projects, such as federal environmental clearance, required bidding processes, and much more. Projects must be programmed in the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) and must obtain federal funding obligation (E-76) before bidding any federally-funded project phases and in order to be Local agencies will work with Caltrans on implementation of projects once they are authorized and programmed by the MCAG Board. MCAG approves projects based on local scoring criteria and the information in project applications; project specific requirements and project eligibility will ultimately be Agencies may: submit multiple projects. The CMAQ committee will evaluate and score the projects and make a recommendation of projects for programming. The Governing Board is expected to consider  reimbursed fori incurred, eligible costs.  determined by Caltrans on behalf oft the US DOT.  projects for award in November 2024.  Project applications are due by 5 pm on October 11, 2024.  About CMAQ  The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program is ai federal funding program. The purpose. of the program is to fund transportation projects or programs that will contribute to attainment or maintenance of National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Funding can be expended on projects to reduce ozone and particulate matter and precursor emissions- - nitrogen oxides  (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOC), and particulate matter (PM). Information about the program can bet found ont the US DOT website here: tP/wwafwadotgoervipmmenvatr quality/cmag/ The most recent program guidance was published in 2013 and can be found here:  tPS/pwafwadotsoenviommenvatr quality/cmag/policy and guidance/2013 guidance/cmag  2013.pdf Eligible Projects  Some examples of eligible projects include:  Traffic flow improvements (e.g. roundabout; auxiliary (turn) lane; signals synchronization; etc.);    CMAQ/CRP Call for Projects (Summer 2024) Bicycle and pedestrian projects; Electric vehicle charging stations (must be publicly accessible); Paving dirt roads, shoulders, and alleyways; Ridesharing, carpooling, and vanpooling projets/programs;and Transit service expansion and transit capital.  Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG)  Examples of ineligible projects:  Projects that add new capacity for single-occupancy vehicles;  Maintenance and rehabilitation/reconstruction projects, including rehabilitation of existing  bicycle lanes.  Cost-Effectiveness Policy  Since 2011, all San. Joaquin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), including MCAG, adopted policies for distributing at least 20% of CMAQ funds to projects that meet a cost-effectiveness threshold for emission reductions. This call for projects is a supplement to existing programmed CMAQ funds. To meet the 20% requirement for the cumulative CMAQ program, approximately 30% of the funding, or $2.5 million, from this call for projects must be awarded to projects that meet this threshold. The cost-effectiveness: threshold is periodically updated and is currently $88 per pound. Projects meeting this threshold (s $88/lb.) will receive 20 points during application scoring. Ift there isa a shortage of projects that meet this threshold, then the funding shortfall will remain unprogrammed and available The base methodology for calculating cost-effectiveness is the 2005 ARB "Methods to Fund the Cost- Effectiveness of Funding Air Quality Projects". This report is available on the source website: www.arb.ca.gov/planning/tsag/eval/eval.htm - While the methodologies are approaching twenty years old and some project types are outdated, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) updates the emissions factors every year or two. New emissions factors must be used as inputs into the methodology to calculate the cost-effectiveness of projects. The most recent emissions factors were Utilizing this ARB cost-effectiveness methodology and the most current emission factor tables, staff has prepared a standardized spreadsheet for applicants to use. The result should be submitted along with Other methodology may be used for projects noti included in the guidance upon review by MCAG staff. It isi important that inputs into projects are reasonable and that projects can be reviewed against one another fairly. Cost-effectiveness: for CMAQ projects should be expressed as dollars spent per pound of pollutant reduced. Cost-effectiveness: is based on CMAQ dollars only (not total project cost).  fori future/additional. projects that can use those funds.  adopted in February 2024 and are posted on the webpage cited above.  the application.  Example Formula  Cost-Effectiveness: = (Capital Recovery Factor * CMAQ Funding) / (ROG + NOx + PM2.5+ PM10)  2    CMAQ/CRPCall for Projects (Summer 2024)  Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG)  Policies and Procedures for Programming CMAQ Funds  The updated Policies and Procedures were adopted by the MCAG Governing Board at the August 2024 meeting. They willl be posted on MCAG's CMAQ webpage: AtpS/wwwmcgoVoT8/Congestion  MigatonancArqualry Application Requirements  All project applications must document all oft the following information: Project's total cost and CMAQ cost, by phase and by year;  Engineer's Estimate; Cost-effectiveness of CMAQ dollars; Project map/depiction; Project schedule; Proof of public vetting; and  Assurance of timely delivery of programmed projects (via board/city council action). This must be received prior to MCAG Governing Board approval of projects on November21, 2024.Itis  not required in order to submit project applications by October 11th.  Application Scoring  Staff will review and assess project applications for their completeness and CMAQ eligibility. The CMAQ Scoring Committee will evaluate and score project applications. The following scoring factors will be  used to rank the project applications: Cost-effectiveness: 20 points  Priority is given to Highly Cost-Effective projects ( $88/lb.)  The full 20 points will be awarded to projects that score $88/lb or better, with the There is a maximum amount of funding available for PMio projects (dust- reducing projects such as paving alleyways or road shoulders) of $1.7 million. There are a number of reasons fort this. PM10 is no longeray primary pollutant in the San. Joaquin Valley air basin; great strides have been made in PMoreduction over the last few decades and instead of being out of compliance with federal standards we are ina a "maintenance" status. Federal regulations set at floor for funding that must be directed to projects that reduce PM2.5 specifically. Also, scoring criteria by weight gives a disproportionate advantage to these project Street sweepers with emissions calculations relying on PM10 reductions will be included in this project-type limit. Street sweepers may reduce both PM10 and PM2.5S0 it is possible that they can bei funded on PM2.5 emissions alone.  following exceptions:  types.  Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction: 10 points Benefits Disadvantaged Community: 10 points See htps/cepaagov/Envstre/GHGinves Partial points could be awarded if:  Reduction of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) results in reduction of GHG emissions  project location is partially in a disadvantaged community,  3    CMAQ/CRP Call for Projects (Summer 2024)  Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG)  if not in a disadvantaged community, but benefits to one which could be  explained.  Subjective Evaluation: 15 points  Such considerations mayi include, but are not limited to: connectivity, accessibility,  improving quality ofl life, and supportive of economic activity.  Safety: 10 Points  Project implements transportation safety measures to increase transportation safety for  travelers such as drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.  Project Readiness: 10 Points  Considerationsi may include, but are not limited to: Right ofWay Acquisition, other sources off funding, coordination with corporate or governmental agencies, etc.  Scoring Committee  The scoring committee consists of one representative from each oft the following agencies:  City of Atwater; City of Dos Palos; City of Gustine; City of Livingston; City of Los Banos; City of Merced; County of Merced; Caltrans District 10; and MCAG.. Schedule  The following is the entative/anticpated schedule:  August 15 August 30 October 11 November 21  Approve Policies and Procedures and authorize Call for Projects  Release Call for Projects Deadline for applications  Week of October 21 Applications willl be provided to the CMAQ committee for review  Week of October 28 CMAQ committee evaluates applications  Governing Board action (estimated)  4    CMAQ/CRP, Application (Summer 2023)  Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG)  CMAQ/CRP Project Application Applications must be received by 5 pm October 11,2024.  Submit an electronic copy to:  plamning@meagov.org Agency (project applicant): City ofDos Palos Project Title:  Valeria Street Improvements  Project Point of Contact (name, title, email, and phone #):  Garth A. Pecchenino, PE, City Engineer, arth.pecchenino@gkinc.com, (209)723-  2066  Project Description:  Construction of pedestrian improvements along South side of Valeria Street, between Madera Avenue and 215 feet east of California Avenue. New sidewalk, ADA: ramps, lighted cross walk and street stripping. There is a space along the south side ofValeria Street that does not have a sidewalk, this is a route to a nearby schools, the present surface is dirt. The intersection of Valeria Stret and California Avenue is a four-way stop, this intersection also is part oft the route to schools for students that live north and south of the intersection. The installation ofthe lighted Crosswalk will provide addition awareness of the students when they cross the street during their travel to and from school. The ramps at the intersection presently do not meet the ADA standards and will be replaced as part oft the project improvements. The Construction Documents for the project have been completed and are ready to put out for Public Bid. Due to the soil type in the Dos Palos area the spring is the best time to start a construction project ofthis type The project will provide a safe route for students to walk to school, therefore reducing vehicle trips by parents to the school for drop-off and pickup. The two Elementary Schools in the area are from 700 to 900 feet from the intersection, Dos Palos Elementary School (north ofintersection) & Bernhard Marks Elementary  when the rainy season is over.  School (East of the Intersection).  CMAQ Application 1    CMAQ/CRP Application (Summer 2023)  Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG)  Project Cost ($): Prelim. Engineering (PE) Right-of-Way (R/W) Construction TOTAL  CMAQ N/A 455,500.00 455,500.00  Other 24,000.00 24,000.00  Local (11.47% Min.) 58,000.00 58,000.00  Total 24,000.00 513,500.00 537,500.00  (88.53% Max.) (ifany)  Please add an asterisk to your CMAQ cost ifit has already been awarded and programmed. For example, ifyour PE: has already been awarded, denote it as $100,000* ini the CMAQ column, For  new funding requests, do not add the asterisk. Source ofOther funds, ifany: Source ofLocal funds:  Please add additional pages or backup as needed.  Project Schedule:  When will you be ready to begin each phase? For federally-funded phases when will you be ready to submit your Request for Authorization (RFA) or FTA transfer to Caltrans? These will be your committed project implementation dates. Include all phases that apply to your project  regardless of funding source. Prelim. Engineering (PE) Right-of-Way (R/W) Construction  Start Month/Year March 17, 2025  Estimated Completion Month/Year June 15,2023 July 18, 2025  Project Cost-Effectiveness (in dollars/pound) (attach calculations):  750.07  Additional Information (attach more: sheets if needed). Projects will be evaluated  subjectively based on this supporting information:  Attached are the Construction Documents for the project, they will be updated for the Public Bid process, once funding is secured for the City. Construction  Documents approved by Caltrans.  CMAQ Application 2    CMAQ/CRP. Application (Summer 2023) Proof ofPublic Vetting:  Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG)  Project has been on previous City Council agenda and reported out on project  description and available for public comment.  Assurance of Project Delivery by Formal Board/City Council Action? Ifthis is completed please enter YES' and attach documentation. Ifnot, please enter 'NO' and provide the date this City Council to take action for supporting funds at October 22nd Council Meeting  will be provided. (Must be provided before November: 21, 2024.)  CMAQ Application 3