AGENDA  ORANGE COVE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING November 04, 2024 11:00 AM 6336th St. Orange Cove, CA 93646 ZOOM Information Meeting ID: 81759522761 Passcode: 160311  City of Orange Cove Council Chambers  ntps/uO6web.zoom.us/817595227617PMGFALAABTG9OCHULLEUTIA4guyC9DEWAN.  1. CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME  Roll call Invocation  Flag Salute (Pledge of Allegiance) 2. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA 3. PRESENTATIONS  BRS Financial Group, LLC  Public comments during regular business items are limited to three minutes per person and fifteen minutes total per item.  4. CONSENT  (All items listed under the consent calendar category are considered routine. The complete consent calendar will be enacted by one motion by ROLL CALL VOTE. For purposes of discussion, any council member may have an item removed from the consent calendar and made part of the regular agenda. The Council can  then approve the remainder of the consent calendar).    4.a. Minutes of the October 23, 2024, Special Meeting 4.b. Minutes of the October 23, 2024, Regular Meeting 4.c. Consideration and Necessary Action to (1) Adopt  Cisneros Cisneros Dominguez  of Orange Cove City Council of Orange Cove City Council  Environmental Negative Declaration (ND) finding for the 2024 Fresno County Regional Active Transportation Plan (RATP) (2) Adopt Fresno County 2024 Regional Active Transportation Plan (RATP). Staff recommends the Council to adopt the following resolutions; 1) Resolution 2024-36 Fresno County Regional Active Transportation Plan (RATP) Negative Declaration finding associated with the countywide plan environmental review as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and 2) Resolution 2024-37 Fresno  County RATP  5. PUBLIC HEARING  5.a. SUBJECT Adopt Resolution No. 2024-38 authorizing submittal Dominguez of the Community Development Block Grant Application for the  Sheridan Park Improvement Project  RECOMMENDATION The City Council authorizes the submittal of the 2025- 2026 grant application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding under the CDBG program, and if selected, the execution of standard agreements and required program documents and, adopt resolution  2024-38 approving the submittal of the application  6. PUBLIC COMMENTS  Notice(s) to the Public: This is the opportunity fora any memberc of the public to address the City Council on any item over which the Council has jurisdiction. No action or discussion will be taken on any item not on the agenda. Issues raised will be referred to the City Manager forreview. Members oft the public shall limit theirremarks to three  (3) minutes and no more than 15 minutes per topic.  7. CLOSED SESSION  A closed session is needed to discuss the following matter: 7.a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to S 54956.9(b): 2 case    Public Employment 7.b. Public Employment (S 54957) Title: City Attorney  8. ADJOURNMENT  ADA Notice: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, ifyou need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (559) 626-4488 ext. 213. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the city to make arrangements to Documents: Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the front counter at City Hall, Orange Cove, CA during normal business hours. In addition, most documents are posted  ensure accessibility to this meeting.  on City's website at clyolorangecove.com,    STATEMENT ON RULES OF DECORUM AND ENFORCEMENT The Brown Act provides that members of the public have a right to attend public meetings, to provide public comment on action items and under the public forum section of the agenda, and to criticize the policies, procedures, or services of the city or of the acts or omissions of the city council. The Brown Act also provides that the City Council has the right to exclude all persons who willfully cause a disruption of a meeting sO that  itd cannot be conducted in an orderly fashion.  During a meeting of the Orange Cove City Council, there is a need for civility and. expedition ini the carrying out of public business in order to ensure that the public has a full opportunity to be heard and that the Council has an opportunity to conduct business in an orderly manner. The following is provided to place everyone on notice of the rules  of decorum and enforcement.  GENERAL RULES OF DECORUM  While any meeting of the City Council is in session, the following rules of 1. All remarks shall be addressed to the City Council as a whole and not to any single member, unless in response to a question from a member of the City 2. A person who addresses the City Council under public comment for a specific agenda item or under the Public Forum section of the agenda may not engage in speech or conduct () which is likely to provoke others to violent or riotous behavior, (i) which disturbs the peace of the meeting by loud and unreasonable noise, (ii) which is irrelevant or repetitive, or (iv) which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of any City Council 3. A person, other than members of the Council and the person, who has the floor, shall not be permitted to enter into the discussion unless requested by 4. Members of the City Council may not interrupt a person who has the floor and isr making public comments. Members of the City Council shall wait until a person completes his or her public comments before asking questions or commenting. The mayor shall then ask Councilmembers if they have 5. No person in the audience at a Council meeting shall engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including the utterance of loud, threatening or abusive language, whistling, stamping of feet or other acts which disturb, disrupt or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of any Council meeting.  decorum shall be observed:  Council.  meeting.  the mayor to speak.  comments or questions.    STATEMENT ON RULES OF DECORUM AND ENFORCEMENT The Brown Act provides that members of the public have a right to attend public meetings, to provide public comment on action items and under the public forum section of the agenda, and to criticize the policies, procedures, or services of the city or of the acts or omissions of the city council. The Brown Act also provides that the City Council has the right to exclude all persons who willfully cause a disruption of a meeting SO that  ito cannot be conducted in an orderly fashion.  During a meeting of the Orange Cove City Council, there is a need for civility and expedition in the carrying out of public business in order to ensure that the public has a full opportunity to be heard and that the Council has an opportunity to conduct business in an orderly manner. The following is provided to place everyone on notice of the rules  of decorum and enforcement.  GENERAL RULES OF DECORUM  While any meeting of the City Council is in session, the following rules of 1. All remarks shall be addressed to the City Council as a whole and not to any single member, unless in response to a question from a member of the City 2. A person who addresses the City Council under public comment for a specific agenda item or under the Public Forum section of the agenda may not engage in speech or conduct (i) which is likely to provoke others to violent or riotous behavior, (i) which disturbs the peace of the meeting by loud and unreasonable noise, (ii) which is irrelevant or repetitive, or (iv) which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of any City Council 3. A person, other than members of the Council and the person, who has the floor, shall not be permitted to enter into the discussion unless requested by 4. Members of the City Council may not interrupt a person who has the floor and isr making public comments. Members of the City Council shall wait until a person completes his or her public comments before asking questions or commenting. The mayor shall then ask Councilmembers if they have 5. No person in the audience at a Council meeting shall engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including the utterance of loud, threatening or abusive language, whistling, stamping of feet or other acts which disturb, disrupt or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of any Council meeting.  decorum shall be observed:  Council.  meeting.  the mayor to speak.  comments or questions.    ENFORCEMENT OF DECORUM RULES (Resolution No. 2012-16)  While the City Council is in session, all persons must preserve order and decorum. A person who addresses the city council under public comment for a specific agenda item or under the Public Forum section of the agenda may not engage in speech or conduct which is likely to provoke others to violent or riotous behavior, which disturbs the peace of the meeting by loud and unreasonable noise, which is irrelevant or repetitive, or which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise The mayor or other presiding officer shall request that a person who is breaching the rules of decorum cease such conduct. Ifafter receiving such a warning, the person persists in breaching the rules of decorum, the mayor or other presiding officer may order the person to leave the City Council meeting. Ifsuch person does not leave, the mayor or presiding officer may request any law enforcement officer who is on duty at the meeting as sergeant-at-arms to remove the person from the Council Chambers. In the event there is no one from law enforcement present, the mayor or presiding officer may direct the City Manager to contact  impedes the orderly conduct of any City Council meeting.  law enforcement.  Ina accordance with the Point of Order Rule 4.6, the majority of the Council may overrule the mayor if the majority of the Council believes the mayor or other presiding officer is not applying the rules of decorum appropriately.    Y.a.  ORANGE COVE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 6:25 PM City Council Chambers 6336th Street, Orange Cove, CA 93646  MINUTES  1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER  Mayor Guerra-Silva called the meeting to order at 6:25 PM.  ROLL CALL COUNCIL PRESENT: Council Member Maria Vacio Council Member Esperanza Rodriguez Council Member Josie Cervantes Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert Garcia Mayor Diana Guerra-Silva ABSENT: None  CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Parra, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Dominguez, Director of Planning and Building Patlan, Police Chief Pena, Assistant Finance Director Jimenez and City Clerk Cisneros. City Attorney Crouch was  present via Zoom. ABSENT: None  Invocation: Mayor Pro Tem Garcia Flag Salute: Council Member Cervantes 2. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA There are no changes to the agenda. 3. REGULAR BUSINESS  3.a. Consideration and Necessary Action on the Approval for Resolution No. 2024-35 authorizing the execution of contract documents with the Department of Education for the purpose of Providing Child Care and Development Services for FY 2024-2025    Council Member Vacio excused herself from the meeting. She is an employee of the  Child Care Center.  Assistant Finance Director Jimenez addressed the council and the public.  City Manager Parra also addressed the council.  Council Member Garcia motioned, and Council Member Cervantes seconded to Approve Resolution No. 2024-35 authorizing the execution of contract documents with the Department of Education for the purpose of Providing Child Care and Development Services for FY 2024-2025 and the City of Orange Cove shall be reimbursed in accordance with the Determination of Reimbursable Amount section of the FT&C, at a Maximum Reimbursable Amount Rate AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Garcia, Cervantes, Rodriguez, Guerra-Silva  (MRA) of $1,925,947.00.  The motion carried with the following vote: NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Vacio ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None  4. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.  at 6:29 PM.  Respectfully submitted,  Cynthia Cisneros City Clerk  Diana Guerra-Silva Mayor    4,b,  ORANGE COVE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 6:30 PM City Council Chambers 633 6th Street, Orange Cove, CA 93646  MINUTES  1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER  Mayor Guerra-Silva called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.  ROLL CALL COUNCIL PRESENT: Council Member Maria Vacio Council Member Esperanza Rodriguez Council Member Josie Cervantes Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert Garcia Mayor Diana Guerra Silva  CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Parra, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Dominguez, Director of Planning and Building Patlan, Police Chief Pena, Assistant Finance Director Jimenez and City Clerk Cisneros. City Attorney Crouch was present via  Zoom. Invocation: None  Flag Salute: Council Member Rodriguez 2. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA There are no changes to the agenda.  3. PRESENTATION None scheduled 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Orange Cove City Council  4.a. Minutes of the October 09, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City Manager or authorized Designee to Execute a "Common Use Agreement" between the City of Orange Cove and the Orange Cove Irrigation District (OCID) - Governing the Roles & Responsibillties of each agency with respect to existing OCID pipeline infrastructure and proposed City Improvements to be constructed as part of the  4.b. Consideration and Necessary Action Consideration and Necessary Action to Authorize    Park Boulevard Infrastructure Improvement project. The Common Use Agreement defines the roles and responsibilities of each agency with respect to repair and maintenance of an existing OCID irrigation pipeline, as well as the restoration and repair of City infrastructure damaged as a result of a maintenance repair or unforeseen break 4.c. Consideration and Necessary Action of Notice of Completion and Acceptance Sheridan Park Playground Equipment Procurement &! Installation and to Adopt Resolution 2024-34, accepting work and authorizing the Notice of Completion to the KYA Group for the Sheridan Park Playground Equipment Procurement & Installation project for a final contract price of $654,205.68. Staff further recommends that the City Manager or his designee be authorized to execute and file a Notice of Completion and Acceptance ofs said public works and improvements described herein as required by law  Council Member Cervantes motioned, and Council Member Rodriguez seconded to accept  and approve the consent calendar. The motion was unanimously carried. 5.a. Adoption of Resolution No 2024-32 Adopting a Common-Sense Exemption as the Environmental Finding for the Housing Element and Approving General Plan Amendment GPA NO. 24-01 adopting the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element and 2023-2031 Orange Cove Housing Element as per the recommendation of the Orange Cove Planning Commission  5. PUBLIC HEARING  Planning and Building Director addressed the council and public. Chelsey Payne, Director of Urban Planning for Ascent Consulting Firm provided detailed information regarding the Public Hearing opened at 7:00 PM and closed at 7:01 PM. One person from the public Mayor Pro Tem Garcia motioned, and Council Member Cervantes seconded to approve the Adoption of Resolution No 2024-32 Adopting a Common-Sense Exemption as the Environmental Finding for the Housing Element and Approving General Plan Amendment GPA NO. 24-01 adopting the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element and 2023-2031 Orange Cove Housing Element as per the recommendation of the Orange Cove Planning Commission. 5.b. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-33 authorizing submittal of the Community  City of Orange Cove Housing Element.  spoke.  The motion unanimously carried. Development Block Grant Application.  Public Hearing opened at 7:13 PM and closed at 7:14 PM. One person from the public Council member Cervantes motioned, and Council Member Rodriguez seconded that the City Council authorizes the submittal of one 2024 grant application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for funding under the CDBG program, and if selected, the execution of standard agreements and required program documents. At  spoke.    the close of the public hearing, adopt resolution 2024-33 approving the submittal of the  application. The motion unanimously carried.  6.REGULAR BUSINESS  6.a.Consideration and Necessary Action on Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section City Attorney Crouch addressed the council regarding cannabis operations in the city. This Public Comments opened to discuss agenda item 6.a. (in person & via Zoom).  8.70.140 of the Orange Cove Municipal Code ist the second reading for this ordinance. No members of the public spoke.  Council Member Vacio motioned, and Council Member Cervantes seconded to approve the ordinance amending section 8.70.140 of the Orange Cove Municipal Code. The  motion was unanimously carried. 7. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS  City Manager Parra addressed the council that three staff members would be providing  staff reports. Reports are informational only to the council.  Planning & Building Department Director Encarnacion "Shun" Patlan  Starbucks-Reviewing the site plan and scheduling a meeting The Housing Element was adopted today and will be sent to the California Department of Housing and Community Development The Fresno Housing Authority Project. Rezone was provided to the Planning Commission on Sept. 8th. Their recommendation is for the City Council to approve and adopt the rezone. A Public Hearing will take place at a An approval letter was received from California Department of Housing and Community Development for an exemption on the surplus land act.  future council meeting.  Public Works Director & City Engineer Assistant City Manager- Public Works Director Dario Dominguez  The alley paving project went out for bid last week. This project consists of four blocks between 8th & 3rd Street, between the blocks of Park Boulevard and E Street. The 6th street paving project between Adams and C Street will be bid out next week. Two bus shelters were awarded through Fresno County Rural Transit Agency. They will be installed and constructed in the next couple of weeks. The Park Boulevard project will have two additional bus shelters. On Park Boulevard there will be a total of four new Phase Two of Sheridan Park project will be out for bid in early November. Received a letter from Fresno Council of Governments informing the city we could use CDBG funds of $300,000, to improve ADA parking and 2nd Street adjacent to Sheridan  bus shelters.  park Police Department Chief of Police Javier Pena    Staffing levels are good. There are currently eleven officers and the department are Stats have been good sO far. A few assaults and the Officers are following through the National Night Out was a great success. All of the support shown is much appreciated.  running well. investigations.  8. Orange Cove Fire Protection District-information Only No one was present from the Orange Cove Fire Protection District.  9. PUBLIC COMMENTS One member of the public spoke. 10.CITY MANAGER'S REPORT  A Special Council Meeting will be scheduled for 11/04 @ 11:00 AM. There may be several items on the agenda. This will be the only meeting for the month of November Cleanup day is scheduled for this Saturday, October 26th from 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM The Halloween Event will take place at the park on Halloween Day from 5:00 PM-8:00 Thanksgiving Community Dinner will take place on Monday, November 25th  unless there's an urgent matter.  PM with haunted houses, games and food vendors  11.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Nothing to report. 12.CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Council member Cervantes:  Attended a conference last week and the classes were great.  The National Night out was outstanding. She thanked all the staff that put together the event and for everyone who attended. This event needs to continue for our community. National Night Out was well attended. Lots of informational booths and backpack  Mayor Pro Tem Garcia:  giveaway from the Lyons Club Council Member Vacio:  The community would like to have a movie night at the park and basketball with police  department, and also play Mexican Bingo.  13. CLOSED SESSION None Scheduled at t7:33PM. Respectfully submitted, Cynthia Cisneros City Clerk  14.ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned  Diana Guerra-Silva Mayor    4cR  Fort the Meeting of Nov 4,2024  CITY OF ORANGE COVE REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL  To: From: Subject:  Orange Cove City Council  Dario Dominquez, Assistant City Manager r/Public Works Director  1) Adopt Environmental Negative Declaration (ND) finding for the 2024 Fresno 2) Adopt Fresno County 2024 Regional Active Transportation Plan (RATP)  County Regional Active Transportation Plan (RATP) Resolution 2024-36 Adopting RATP Negative Declaration Chapter 12 -2024 RATP City of Orange Cove Overview  Attachments:  Resolution 2024-37 Adopting RATP  RECOMMENDATION:  Staff recommends the Council to adopt the following resolutions; 1) Resolution 2024-36 Fresno County Regional Active Transportation Plan (RATP) Negative Declaration finding associated with the countywide plan environmental review as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),  and 2) Resolution 2024-37 Fresno County RATP  BACKGROUND:  Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG), in coordination with its member agencies, the general public, and stakeholder groups has developed the Regional Active Transportation Plan (RATP). The 2024 RATP is an update to the 2019 RATP developed to create a comprehensive countywide vision for active transportation and to support applications for newf funding to create sidewalks, shared use paths, The goal of the 2024 RATP is to create a network of safe and attractive trails, sidewalks and bikeways that connect Fresno County residents to key destinations such as local schools, parks and commercial amenities. The networks include shared-use paths, bike lanes and routes, sidewalks and crosswalk improvements. The ultimate 2024 RATP goal is to create a network of regional bikeways that allow bicyclists to safely ride between cities and other regional destinations, and to increase regional walking and bicycling trips by creating user-friendly facilities. The 2024 RATP contains various programs, policies and recommendations that pertain to bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Fresno County. The 2024 RATP is intended to help Fresno COG's member agencies better compete for funding sources that support ATP projects and satisfy California Transportation Commission (CTC) requirements. Jurisdictional resolutions are a CTC requirement of member agencies. The City must approve two (2) separate resolutions, passed in specific order. The CEQA Negative Declaration resolution must be approved and adopted first, followed by the Resolution to approve and adopt the RATP. Specific projects are not being proposed under the 2024 RATP, therefore adopting the CEQA ND resolution would not authorize any project that would result in an adverse environmental impact.  bike lanes, better street crossings, and other improvements for walking and bicycling.  Projects are identified at a conceptual level for the 2024 RATP.    Adopt Resolutions - Fresno Couty Regional Active Transportation Plan (RATP)  Page2 2  The complete Fresno County 2024 RATP is a large document and has not been included as an attachment to the staff report. The link below can be used to access the complete RATP document: itps/www.fresnocorproeclaclve-ransportation. Chapter 12 of the 2024 RATP outlines the City  of Orange Cove's plan and is attached for reference.  ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:  All Environmental Reviews associated with the development of the 2024 RATP have been completed by Fresno COG in accordance with CEQA guidelines. An environmental Negative Declaration (ND) finding was issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) on May 16, 2024, ND  Sch. No. 2024040476 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:  None  FISCAL IMPACT:  The RATP does not pose a fiscal impact. Future projects resulting from the RATP will be presented to  Council on a project-by-project basis.  REVIEW: Assistant City Manager: Dario Dominguez Approve: Dario Dominguez City Attorney:  TYPE OF ITEM: XConsent Info Item Action Item Department Report Redevelopment Agency  COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED  NO ACTION  Public Hearing Other Continued to:  Matter Initiated by a Council Member    RESOLUTION NO. 2024-36  RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE COVE ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE 2024 FRESNO COUNTY  REGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN  WHEREAS, the Fresno Council of Governments (COG) has prepared a comprehensive County-wide Active Transportation Plan that outlines the future of walking and bicycling in  Fresno County; and  WHEREAS, Fresno COG is the lead agency for the purposes ofenvironmental review of the Project under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), pursuant to Public Resources Code $ 21000 et seq., and the State "Guidelines for Implementation of the California  Environmental Quality Act"; and  WHEREAS, Fresno COG caused to be prepared an Initial Study in April 2024, for the adoption of the Regional Active Transportation Plan (RATP) to evaluate potentially significant environmental impacts and on the basis of that study it was determined that no signifiçant  environmental impacts would result from this RATP; and  WHEREAS, on the basis ofthe Initial Study, a Negative Declaration has been prepared, WHEREAS, Fresno COG submitted the Initial Study / Negative Declaration (IS/ND) to the State Clearinghouse and distributed it to those agencies which have jurisdiction by law with respect to the Project; posted thel Notice of Intent to. Adopt al Negative Declaration concerning the Project with the Fresno County Clerk and published such Notice in the. Fresno Bee on April 11, 2024; and mailed the Notice ofIntent to Adopt/Notice of Availability ofal Negative Declaration  circulated, and made available for public comment pursuant to CEQA; and  to other interested parties; and  WHEREAS, the draft IS /ND with appendices and supporting information sources were duly noticed for public review and comment from April 11, 2024 to May 13, 2024, as provided  by law; and  WHEREAS, al hearing concerning Fresno COG's intent to adopt a Final IS/ND was duly noticed and held on May 10 and again on May 30, at which time any interested parties were afforded an opportunity to be heard in addition to the public review and comment period  referenced above as part of the Environmental Record.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council oft the City of Orange  Cove, as follows:  1. The Council adopts the foregoing recitals as true and correct. inc compliance with CEQA and CEQA guidelines.  2. That Council finds that the IS/ND for the project are adequate and have been completed 3. The Council finds that it has independently, reviewed and considered the Environmental Record, including the Initial Study and proposed Negative Declaration, as a final    Negative Declaration, prior to adopting the final Negative Declaration.  4. On the basis ofthe Environmental Record as the whole record before the Board, including the Initial Study and any comments received, the Board finds, in its independent judgement and analysis, that there is no substantial evidence the Project will have a significant effect 5. The Council approves and adopts the findings set forth herein, and the Negative 6. The Policy Council authorized Fresno COG staff to cause a Notice of Determination concerning the adoption ofthe Negative Declaration for the Project tol be filed in the office of the Fresno County Clerk and with the Office of Planning and Research in accordance 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption ofthis Resolution and the that the same shall  on the environment.  Declaration, based on the Environmental Record.  with CEQA and State CEQA guidelines. be in full force and effect.  PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November 2024, at a special  meeting of the Orange Cove City Council by the following vote:  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:  APPROVED:  Diana Guerra Silva, Mayor  ATTEST:  Cynthia Cisneros, City Clerk    RESOLUTION NO. 2024-37  RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE COVE  ADOPTING THE: 2024 FRESNO COUNTY REGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN  WHEREAS, the 2024 Fresno County Regional Active Transportation Plan (RATP) complies with the California Transportation Commission 2023 Active Transportation Program  Guidelines; and  WHEREAS, the Fresno County 2024 RATP is in compliance with the 2022 Fresno Council of Governments Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy;  and  WHEREAS, the Fresno County 2024 RATP is an implementation tool for the City of WHEREAS, the Fresno County 2024 RATP promotes walking and biking for transportation and recreation by all members of the community by creating a connected and complete network oftrails, walkways, and bikeways that provide safe, convenient, and enjoyable  Orange Cove General Plan Circulation Elements; and  connections tol key destinations and neighborhoods; and  WHEREAS, the Fresno County 2024 RATP promotes pedestrian and bicyclist safety and WHEREAS, the Fresno County 2024 RATP will improve the accessibility of funding for WHEREAS, approval ofthe Fresno County 2024 RATP meets the clgblityrequirements NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Orange 1. The above radicals are true and correct and are adopted as the findings of the City 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and that the same shall PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November 2024, at a special  collision reduction; and  pedestrian and bicycle related-related improvements for City of Orange Cove; and  for Active Transportation Program funding.  Cove, as follows:  Council  be in full force and effect.  meeting oft the Orange Cove City Council by the following vote:  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:    APPROVED:  Diana Guerra Silva, Mayor  ATTEST:  Cynthia Cisneros, City Clerk    Chapter12  ORANGE COVE  This chapter describes the current conditions and future plans for walking and biking in the City of  Orange Cove. EXISTING CONDITIONS  The City of Orange Cove is located in the San Joaquin Valley, 8 miles east-southeast of Reedley. (see Figure 1-1). SR 63 runs north-south along Orange Cove's eastern boundary, which is also the boundary between Fresno and Tulare Counties. The main east-west roadway is Park Boulevard, There are 33.7 miles of sidewalks and 1.1 miles of bikeways within Orange Cove. These networks  which is central to the city's downtown business district  Existing Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities  are summarized in Table 7-1 and depicted in Figures 7-1 and 7-2. Table: 12-1: Summaryo of1 Existing Walking & Bicycling Facilities in Orange Cove  Facility Type Sidewalk Shared Use Path (Class 1) Bike Lane (Classl II)* Bike Route (Class 1I)* Separated Bikeway (Class IV)* *Distance measured. by centerline Orange Cove:  Miles 33.7 1.2 1.1 0.0 0.0  The following conditions are noted relevant to the safety and comfort of bicycling and walking in 7 Though the city has made much progress in adding sidewalks, many gaps still exist. Residents have expressed a strong desire for improved pedestrian crossings in many locations - As shared-use path runs along the former railroad alignment that bisects the city.  across the city.  FRESNO COUNTY REGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATIONI PLAN 12-1    Figure 12-1: Existing Pedestrian Facilities in Orange Cove  ECaytunie  hshe  -  pK  imrke  ESnhe  Fiteh  EManringAve  Sidewalk) Presento on! Both: Sides Sidewalk) Present on One Side Shared- Use Path (ClassI I)  City Limits: City Sphere ofI Influence County! Boundary  ++ Railroad Canal Waterway Park/Opens Space  12-2 FRESNO COUNTY REGIONAL ACTIVETRANSPORTATIONPLAN    Figure 12-2:E Existing Bicycling Facilities in Orange Cove  ECayonhre  bs  Esimmht  ParkS  aNe  a  ESouthAve  Eblehe  EManiaghe  Shared- -Usel Path (ClassI I). Bikel Lane (Classl II) Bike Route (Class III) Separated) Bikeway (ClassI IV)  City! Eimits City Sphere ofl Influençe County Boundary  ++ Railroad Canal Waterway Park/Open Space  FRESNOCOUNTYI REGIONAL: ACTIVE TRANSPORTATIONPILAM 12-3    Plans and Policies Relatedt to Active Transportation  City of Orange Cove General Plan (2003) City of Orange Cove Standard Drawings (2013). 1 Municipal Code and Charter of Orange Cove (2016) plans and policies are also discussed in Appendix C.  The: following city plans and policies are relevant to biking and walking in Orange Cove:  These, plans and policies are discussed in greater detail in Appendix C. Regional, state, and federal  Maintenance  The city does not have formal policies for maintenance of active transportation facilities.  Maintenance is generally performed as needed. Education & Encouragement Programs  The city has reported no education or encouragement programs related to active transportation. Figure 7-3 shows key destinations for bicyclists and pedestrians in the City of Orange Cove.  Key Destinations Highlights include  - Local schools and parks, including Memorial Park and Feinstein Park Restaurants and businesses downtown along Park Boulevard  > Lopez Community Center Orange Cove Branch Library.  S VICTOR P LOPEZ COMMUNITY CKNTER  TNCNC  KE)  gnas  Lopezo Community Center  12-4 FRESNO COUNTY REGIONAL ACTIVETRANSPORTATIONPLAN    Figure 12-3: Key Destinations in Orange Cove  EGaytonAve  Aamke  -  Flamele  SemaAe 225  Enhe  @  Firhn  EManringAve  Higher Education Employment Center Government Library Medical Center/Hospital Retail  Public School Privates School Transit Stop SeniorE Facilities  City Limits Citys Sphere ofl Influence County Boundary  + Railroad Canal Waterway Park/Open Space Source: Fehre-Peers. 2023  FRESNO COUNTY REGIONAL ACINETRANGPORATONPAN 12-5    isoamegedcommuntes  All of Orange Cove meets more than one of the Active Transportation Program criteria for disadvantaged communities, described in Chapter: 2, Existing Conditions. - Median Household Income: All households in Orange Cove make less that 65 percent of the Free & Reduced Price Meals for Schools: All schools in Orange Cove have over 90 percent of CalEnviroScreen: All of Orange Cove is within the 10 percent most disadvantaged areas in the Healthy Places Index: All of Orange Cove is within the 10 percent most disadvantaged areas in Federal Climate & Economic Justice Tool: Orange Cove exceeds three to six categories in the US DOT Equitable Transportation Community Disadvantaged Community Tool: The southwest side of Orange Cove falls within the 15 through 20 percent most disadvantaged areas in the FCOG Environmental Justice Areas: All of Orange Cove is considered disadvantaged by this Because all of Orange Cove meets one or more of these criteria for disadvantaged communities, the challenges for walking and biking described at the beginning of this chapter are equity issues.  state median.  students eligible for free or reduced price meals.  state. the state.  screening tool, as shown in Figure 7-4. state, as shown in Figure 7-5.  definition.  12-6 FRESNO COUNTYREGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATIONPLAN    Figure 12-4: Orange Cove Federal Climate & Economic/ustice Screen  EOonAe  I  SemaAve  ESauthAve  EPadierAve  EMearingAe  7Categories Exceeded 5-6 6Categories Exceeded 3-4Categories) Exceeded 1-2Categories! Exceeded OCategories Exceeded  Cityl Limits City Sphere ofl Influence County Boundary  ++ Railroad Canal Waterway Park/Open Space  Source: Councilo on Environmental Quality 2023: Fehre d Peers 2023 FRESNOCOUNTYRECIONAL ACTIVETRANSPORTATIONPLAN 12-7    Figure 12-5: Orange Cove US DOT Equitable Transportation Community Screening  Results  ig  B&    GS1  uwE    EMamringhe  <10%1 Most Disadvantaged 10% to <15%1 Most Disadvantaged 15% to <20%1 Most Disadvantaged 20% to2 25%1 Most Disadvantaged Above: 259N Most Disadvantaged  City Limits City Sphere of Influence County Boundary  ++ Railroad Canal Waterway Park/Open Space  Source: US. DOI2023:4 Fehr e-Peers, 2023  12-8 FRESNO COUNTY REGIONALI ACTIVE TRANSPORTATIONPLAN    Existing Trips  Based on the U.S. Census American Community Survey, approximately two percent of Orange Cove workers commute to work by walking and zero percent commute to work by bicycling. These shares are. lower than the statewide averages, as shown in' Table 7-2. However, these statistics only include workers who walk or ride every day, not those who do SO occasionally. Reliable data on non-commute trips, including trips to school, trips for shopping, and recreational trips is not readily available and not included in these estimates. Thus, the total number of biking and walking  trips in Orange Cove is higher than shown here. Table 12-2: Trips to Work by Walking and Bicycling in Orange Cove  Walk  Bicycle Estimate 0 128,474  Jurisdiction Orange Cove California  Estimate 64 440,483  Share 2.0% 2.4%  Share 0.0% 0.7%  Note: Workers aged 16J years ando older, excludes percentage ofe femployees that work) from home. Source: US Census: 2018- -20224 American Community. Survey, 2023; Fehr & Peers, 2023  Collisions  There were two total injury collisions reported between 2016 and 2021 in Orange Cove. None of the  collisions in this time period involved people walking or bicycling.  FRESNO COUNTYI REGIONAL: ACTIVE TRANSPORTATIONPLAN 12-9    PLANNED NETWORKS  The planned walking and biking networks for Orange Cove are summarized in Table 7-3 and shown in Figures 7-6 and 7-7. The networks include shared-use paths, bike lanes and routes, sidewalks, and crosswalk improvements. The proposed networks are designed to connect to Orange Cove's shared-use paths, to provide access to key destinations, and to serve as recreational assets. The sidewalk improvements also fill gaps in the sidewalk network and add crossing improvements to enhance safety near schools and across busy roads. Appendix D includes a list of these network improvements including locations and extents, lengths, high-level estimated costs, and priorities. Additionally, several of the high priority projects have been grouped into a single project. Additional information to support ai funding application for this project has been combined into a Figure 7-7 also presents planned bike parking for Orange Cove. These planned bike parking locations supplement existing locations by adding parking at parks and near retail areas. Based on the indicators of disadvantaged communities discussed earlier in this section, these  fact sheet, which is included in Appendix F.  facilities all support disadvantaged communities.  Table 12-3: Summary of Planned Walking and Biking Facilities in Orange Cove  Existing (Miles) 33.7 1.2 1.1 0.0 0.0  Planned (Miles) 3.6 3.4 14.1 0.0 0.0  Total (Miles) 37.3 4.6 15.2 0.0 0.0  Facility Type Sidewalk Shared Use Path (Class! 1) Bike Lane (Classi I)* Bike Route (Class I)* Separated Bikeway (Class IV)* huncmandeyemcine  Sources: Fresno CouncilofG Governments, Fehre e Peers, 2023  Costs to implement these facilities are summarized in Table. 7-4. Table 12-4: Cost of Planned Walking and Biking Facilities in Orange Cove  Cost Per Mile High Priority $369,600 $1,171,800 $1,313,200 $955,700 $3,048,683 $3,268,494 $401,400 $4,491,666 $5,639,670  Facility Type Sidewalk Shared Use Path (Classl). Bikel Lane (Classl II) Bike Route (Class II) Separated Bikeway (Class IV) $633,600 Crossing improvements Total Source: Fehr e Peers, 2023  Total  $16,000  $304,800 $9,016,949 $10,526,164  $304,800  12-10 FRESNO COUNTYREGIONAL: ACIMETRANBPORATONPAN    Figure 12-6: Planned Walking Facilities in Orange Cove  Edayon.Ave  Elnarhe  Eink  EManningAve  ExistingFacilities  Planned Facilities Funded Sidewalk Planned: Shared- Use Path (ClassI I) Funded Shared-Usel Path (Classl I) Intersectionl mprovementsPedestian Crossings Fundedi Intersectionl impovemensPedestdian Crossings  Chty! Limits City Spherec ofI Influence County Boundary  + Railroad Canal. Waterway Park/Open! Space  Sidewalk Present onE Both Sides : Construct Sidewalk  Sidewalk Present ond One Side Shared- Use Path (Class1)  Source: Fehre eh Peers, 2023  FRESNO COUNTYREGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATIONPLAN 12-11    Figure 12-7: Planned Bicycle Facilities in Orange Cove  EOaytonhre  Esme  0  EMaennghve  Bicycle Façility Status Existing) Bicycle Facility FundedE BicycleE Facility Planned BicycleE Facility Existing BicycleE Parking Proposed Bicycle Parking  Bicycle Facility Classification Shared-Usel Path (ClassI) Bikel Lane( (Class II) Bike! Route( (Class III): Class IIIV withl Multi-use Shoulder Separated Bikeway (Classl IV).  City Limits City SphereofI Influençe : Canal County Boundary  ++ Railroad Waterway Park/Open Space Source: Fehr -Peers, 2023  Class IorlII Class IIorIV  12-12 FRESNO COUNTYREGIONAL: ACTIVETRANSPORTATIONPLAN    Sa:  For the Meeting of November 4, 2024  CITY OF ORANGE COVE  REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL  To: From: Subject:  Orange Cove City Council  Dario Dominguez, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Adopt Resolution No. 2024-38 authorizing submittal of the Community Development Block Grant Application for the Sheridan  Park Improvement Project. 1. Resolution No. 2024-38 2. Public Hearing Notice  Attachments:  RECOMMENDED ACTION  The City Council authorizes the submittal of the 2025-2026 grant application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding under the CDBG program, and if selected, the execution of standard agreements and required program documents and, adopt resolution 2024-38 approving the submittal of the application.  BACKGROUND  The 2025-2026 CDBG Program regulations require that the City conduct a public hearing on this project to provide for and encourage citizen participation, particularly by low- and moderate-ncome persons who reside in areas in which CDBG funds are used. The On October 21, 2024, The County's Community Development Division completed their review of the City's initial Community Development Block Grant Program application for the Sheridan Park Improvement Project in the amount of $318,012. The County determined that the proposed project was eligible under the CDBG program. A public notice was published in four public places on October 25, 2024, notifying the The resolution authorizes the City Manager or designee(s), to sign the application, the Standard Agreements, and any subsequent amendments or modifications thereto, as well as any other documents required by HUD for participation in the CDBG Program.  public hearing is opened to the public to comment on the project.  public of this public hearing.    The City proposes to apply for CDBG funds for the Sheridan Improvement Project which consists of improving the adjacent street and include adequate ADA parking.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST  None  FINANCIAL IMPACT the general fund.  The cost for preparation of the CDBG application by our City Engineer will be paid out of  Prepared by: Assistant City Manager REVIEW: City Manager: TYPE OF ITEM: Consent Info Item Action Item Department Report Redevelopment Agency  Approved by: Dario Domnguez  Finance:  City Attorney:  COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DENIED NO ACTION  X Public Hearing Other Continued to:  Matter Initiated by a Council Member  2    Resolution of the Governing Body RESOLUTION NO. 2024-38  A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO FROM THE 2025-2026 FUNDING YEAR OF THE STATE CDBG PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Orange Cove as follows: The City Council has reviewed and hereby approves the submission to the State of California of one or more application(s) in the aggregate amount, of $318,012 for the following CDBG activities, pursuant to the and 2025-2026 CDBG program:  SECTION1 1:  List activities and amounts  Activity (e.g. Public Services, Infrastructure, etc.)  Dollar Amount Being Requested for the  Activity  Sheridan Park Improvement Project  $318,012 $ $ $ $  SECTION 2:  The City Council hereby approves the use of Program Income in an amount of  $318,012 for the CDBG activities described in Section 1.  SECTION 3:  The City Council acknowledges compliance with all state and federal public participation requirements in the development of its application(s).  SECTION 4:  The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager or designee*, to execute and deliver all applications and act on the City's behalf in all matters pertaining  to all such applications.  SECTION 5:    Ifan application is approved, the Mayor or designee*, is authorized to enter into, execute and deliver the grant agreement (ie., Standard Agreement), any recordable or nonrecordable contract documents, and any and all subsequent amendments thereto  with the State of California for the purposes of the grant.  SECTION 6:  Ifan application is approved, the City Manager or designee*, is authorized to sign and submit Funds Requests and all required reporting forms and other documentation as may be required by the State of California from time to time in connection with the grant. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Orange  Cove held on 11/4/2024 by the following vote:  AYES: NOES:  ABSENT: ABSTAIN:  Diana Guerra Silva, Mayor  City Council  STATE OF CALIFORNIA City of Fresno  1,0 Cynthia Cisneros, City Clerk of the City of Orange Cove, State of California, hereby certify the above and foregoing to be a full, true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by said City Council on this 4th day of November, 2024 and that said resolution has not been amended, modified, repealed, or rescinded since its date of adoption and  is in full force and effect as of the date hereof.  Cynthia Cisneros, City Clerk ofi the City of Orange Cove,  State of California  By: Cynthia Cisneros, City Clerk    CITY OF ORANGE COVE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  Notice of Public Meeting on the Status of CDBG Funded Activities  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Orange Cove will hold a public hearing on November 4, 2024, at 11:00am at 6336-"Street/Orange Cove, CA93646. The purpose oft thel hearing will bet to update residents on the progress of the Sheridan Park Parking Lot Improvement Project. The project is being funded through a Community Development Block Grant provided by the Department of Housing and Urban The following information related to the project is available at 633 6th Street / Orange Cove, CA 93646 between the hours of 8:00a am -5:00 pm, Monday - Friday or by emailing the contact listed below: A. Project progress/status ofc completion and expected timeframe to completion B. Results to date and projected totals, portion of project in service. Balance of funds available, and budget expectations to completion.  Development.  All persons interested in the status of funding, or the progress of the project are welcome to attend this meeting. Written comments can be directed to the City of Orange Cove, at 633 6th Street /Orange Cove, CA 93646), or you may contact Mr. Dario Dominquez by telephone or email at (559) 626-4488 and adominguez@ctyotorangecove.com no later than! 5pm on November1, 2024 to ensure placement in the The City of Orange Cove does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, religion or disability. If you require specific accommodations to participate in the public hearing, please contact Mr. Dario Dominquez at least 5 days prior to the  official record of the hearing.  scheduled hearing.  Publish: October 25, 2024 in the Fresno Bee