City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. – B. CITY OF AVENAL “Pistachio Capital of the World®” CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PFA MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2021; 5:15 P.M. AVENAL THEATER & EVENT CENTER, 233 E. KINGS ST., AVENAL, CA VIA ZOOM AVIDEO/WEB CONFERENCING: Web Link: bit.ly/AvenalCouncil or use https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87243440488 Or by calling +1 669 900 6833 and use meeting ID 872 4344 0488 to join. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: at 5:17 p.m. PELAGE OF ALLEGIANCE: by Mayor Preciado. ROLL CALL: Councilman Gravelle, Councilman Verdugo, Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez, Mayor Preciado. ABSENT: Councilman Hernandez. STAFF: Lopez, Ortiz, Bermudez, Davis, Yang, Verdugo. LEGAL COUNSEL: Moses Diaz. CITY CLERK: Government Code Section 54952.3: The members of the City Council/Successor Agency are entitled to receive a total of $300.00 per month because of being elected to the City Council. They receive no other compensation for sitting as a member of Successor Agency. Mayor Preciado opened public comments for Closed Session items at 5:19 p.m. with no public comments it was closed at 5:19 p.m. The City Council went into Closed Session at 5:20 p.m. and will reopen at 6:15 p.m. Antony Lopez, City Manager announced that there is interpretation to select on the bottom menu English or Spanish. CLOSED SESSION: (City/Successor Agency): It is the intent of this governing body to meet in closed session to review its position and to instruct its designated representatives: Any person may directly address the Council/Agency at this time on items of interest regarding Closed Session. A. Pending Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9). It is the intention of this governing body to meet in closed session concerning: Conference with legal counsel – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)). Parties, case/claim no: Alba Luz Calderón De Cerda et al. v. Corteva Inc.et al. (Kings County Superior Court, Case No. 20C-0250). B. Pending Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9). It is the intention of this governing body to meet in closed session concerning: Conference with legal counsel – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)). Parties, case/claim no: Center for Biological Diversity et al. v. United States Bureau of Reclamation, et al. (United States District Court, Case No. 1:20-cv-007606-DAD-EPG). C. Pending Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9). It is the intention of this governing body to meet in closed session concerning: Conference with legal counsel – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)). Significant exposure to litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)). Number of potential cases is: 2. D. Conference with Real Property Negotiator(s) (Government Code § 54956.8). It is the intent of this governing body to meet in Closed Session to confer with its real property negotiator(s) concerning the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property by or for this agency as follows: Property Description: APN: 040-301-017; 040-301-026; & 040-301-028 Negotiator(s): City Manager / City Attorney. Party with whom negotiating: Dollar General. Instructions to negotiator concerning: Terms. Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency June 24, 2021 Page 2 of 9 Property Description: APN: 038-290-028 Negotiator(s): City Manager/City Attorney Party with whom negotiating Avenal Sand Drags Association, Inc. Instructions to negotiator concerning: Terms. E. Conference with Labor Negotiator(s) (Government Code § 54957.6). It is the intent of this It is the intent of this governing body to meet in Closed Session to review its position and to instruct its designated representatives: Designated representatives: City Employees Bargaining Units 1-5 / APOA. Mayor Preciado re-opened the City Council meeting at 6:15 p.m. with nothing to report out of Closed Session. PUBLIC COMMENT/ANNOUNCEMENTS & UNSCHEDULES APPERANCES: There were no public comments. CONSENT CALENDAR: All items listed under the consent calendar are routine and enacted by one motion: (Action). A. Approval of City of Avenal/Successor Agency’s Minutes for June 10, 2021. B. Consider Warrants and Financial Statements for May 2021. C. County Agreement with County of Kings for Assessor’s Property Management Information System and Related Services D. Consider Adopting Debt Policy. A motion was made by Councilman/Successor Agency Member Gravelle approve Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilman Hernandez, and carried. RESOLUTION 2021-28: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF KINGS FOR OUTSIDE ACCESS TO THE COUNTY OF KINGS ASSESSOR’S OFFICE PROPERTY INFORMATION SYSTEM. A motion was made by Councilman Gravelle, seconded by Councilman Hernandez, and carried. RESOLUTION 2021-29: CITY OF AVENAL RESOLUTION NO. 2021-29/ AVENAL PUBLIC FINANING AUTHORITY 2021-02 /SUCCSSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION 2021-01 RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY. A motion was made by Councilman Gravelle, seconded by Councilman Hernandez, and carried. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Gravelle, Hernández, Verdugo, Ramírez, Preciado. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBER/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: A. None. ACTIVITY REPORTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & COMMITTEE REPORTS: A. Activity Reports: 1) Economic/Community Development Department Activity Report: Koa Nou Yang Koa Nou Yang, Economic/Community Development Department reported the following: 1) Planning: Site Plan Review No. 21-01; 2) Avenal Community sports and Recreation Center; 3) Tentative Tract Map No. 21-01; 4) Highway Improvement Project S. 7th Avenue Project - helped Public Works complete the Environmental; 5) Long Range Planning: Zoning, Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency June 24, 2021 Page 3 of 9 Subdivision and Building Ordinance – working currently on updating all; 6) Building and Zoning Permits Reorganization; and 7) Economic Development Division: Jason Siegen of CrisCom will presented an update on the City’s Economic Development Division. Also, containing numerous entities, enquires for development for the city. 2) Recreation Department Activity Report: Shelia Verdugo. Shelia Verdugo, Activity Supervisor reported the following: 1) Friday Night Flea Market 2nd Friday of each month – Sports Complex – 7-10 pm. First one went well. Ruth Sanchez and her husband organized a Food Distribution which helped with food traffic. We used the Kings Commission on aging to provide rides to community. We had 10 vendors (3 food/7 merchandise; 2) Programs: Karate: Tues/Thurs – 5-8 years from 6:00 7:00 pm and 9 and up from 7:00 – 8:00 pm - $55.00 per month – One time $30.00 fee for uniform, Zumba – M/W/F – from 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Fit to Succeed – M/W/F – from 8:00 – 9:00 pm. 25% of total collected per class goes back to the department; 3) Upcoming: Fireworks Show and Medal Presentation: Saturday, June 26th 6-10 pm. All vendors from Flea Market will be provided the opportunity to have booth free of charge. Rotary will sponsor Corn Hole Tournament (limit of 8 teams) and the Ice Cream Bar. There is a $2.00 fee per person. Included in fee is access to all games and activities, ticket to hotdog and ice cream bar. We will have DJ James Horn out to provide music.4) Kidz Spot: Runs from June 21st – 1st Friday in August - Mondays will be craft/lunch distribution from 11:00 – 12:00 pm - Craft packets will be $5.00 per family. All packets must be pre-ordered. Beginning July, we will have Fun Fridays. There will be games, water slide (if allowed) and lunch provided to all registered participants; 5) Staff will assist with Animal Clinic - Drive-Thru – AHS Parking Lot; and 6) Future Programs: she reached out to WHC Baseball and Football Program, and both are willing to come out and do Clinics/Camps. Also, reached out to WHC Theater Program Instructor to see if they could come do some dinner theater or put on acting clinic, but their program is not active at this time and instructor will get back to me if/when it opens again. Humberto will be training staff to run equipment so we can take over the responsibilities. Prior to opening staff will have to take the Food Managers course B. Special Presentations/Reports: 1. None. PUBLIC HEARING(s): Joint Hearing of the City of Avenal Successor Agency RDA Trust Obligations Fund/Public Finance Authority: Antony Lopez, City Manager reported that the Public Hearing Notice to consider the proposed City of Avenal's FY 2021/22 Budget; proposed Avenal Successor Agency/RDA Debt Obligation Fund FY 2021/22 Budget; Avenal Housing Authority (FY) 2021/2022 Budget; and, proposed Public Financing Authority (PFA) FY 2021/22 Budget was duly noticed and posted for the City Council's June 23, 2021, special meeting. Any new proposed "Fees and Charges" were also noted in the Public Hearing Notice. There are "Fees and Charges" proposed as part of the FY 2021/22 City Budget. The Avenal City Council noticed and will continue to hold FY 2020/21 Budget Workshops to review all departments/funds including fund revenues and fund expenditures with City Department Heads and Management Staff. Mayor Preciado continued Public Hearing for Joint Hearing of the City of Avenal Successor Agency RDA Trust Obligations Fund/Public Finance Authority/Housing Authority Fiscal Year Budgets 2021/22. 6:51 p.m. A. Consider Proposed City of Avenal Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 City Budget /Fees & Charges: • Staff Report • Public Hearing • Discussion/Action: Approval by Resolution (including Fees & Charges). Note: Funding Requests included in FY 2021/2022 B. Consider Proposed Avenal Successor Agency/RDA Debt Obligation Fund (FY) 2021/2022 Budget: • Staff Report • Public Hearing • Discussion/Action: Approval by Resolution. C. Consider Avenal Housing Authority (FY) 2021/2022 Budget: Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency June 24, 2021 Page 4 of 9 • Staff Report • Public Hearing • Discussion/Action: Approval by Resolution. D. Consider Proposed Finance Authority Public Finance Authority (PFA) Fiscal Year 2021/2022 City Budget: • Staff Report • Public Hearing  Discussion/Action: Approval by Resolution Staff recommends by motion continuing Public Hearing for Joint Hearing of the City of Avenal Successor Agency RDA Trust Obligations Fund/Public Finance Authority/Housing Authority Fiscal Year Budget 2021/22. Staff is still finalizing details on budgets. Also, will be having Special City Council meeting June 28, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. Councilman Verdugo motioned to continuing Public Hearing for Joint Hearing of the City of Avenal Successor Agency RDA Trust Obligations Fund/Public Finance Authority/Housing Authority Fiscal Budget 2021/22, seconded by Councilman Hernandez, and carried. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Verdugo, Hernández, Gravelle, Ramírez, Preciado. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. OLD BUSINESS: A. Consider Extending Local Emergency Declared on March 24, 2020: Mr. Lopez reported that the Local Emergency continues to exist or threat existence of a local emergency: COVID-19 pandemic. The declaration must be reviewed to consider the following action: 1) reaffirm that a local emergency continues to exist; or, 2) make a finding that a local emergency no longer exists. Staff is recommending that the City Council consider the following action by motion: Available federal funding may be contingent on the city continuing COVID-19 safety measures. Staff is recommending the City Council consider the following action by motion: Approve and support the ongoing local emergency Resolution, and specifically, move to renew the emergency Resolution by thirty (30) days, unless a Councilmember or member of the public request that the Council convene to consider the ongoing emergency Resolution, at which time a special meeting wouldbe scheduled. A motion was made by Councilman Verdugo to approve as recommended, seconded Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez and carried. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Verdugo, Ramirez, Gravelle, Preciado. NOES: None. ABSENT: Hernández. ABSTAIN: None. B. Consider Extending Local Emergency Declared on May 27, 2021: On May 27, 2021, the Avenal City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-23 declaring a Local Emergency due to the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency: Severe Water Shortage. The declaration is required to be reviewed to consider the following action: 1) reaffirm that a local emergency continues to exist; or, 2) make a finding that a local emergency no longer exists. As of June 1st, 2021, the city is being allotted 636 acre-feet of water for the water year. To date (March-May), the city has utilized approximately 537 acre-feet of water. Currently we are utilizing 6-8 acre-feet of water a day. Currently, Staff is Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency June 24, 2021 Page 5 of 9 working with representatives of USBR to evaluate options on acquiring Public Health and Safety Water from USBR – however due to the severity of this year’s drought, nothing is certain. Staff is recommending the City Council consider the following action by motion: Approve and support the ongoing local emergency Resolution, and specifically, move to renew the emergency Resolution by thirty (30) days, unless a Councilmember or member of the public request that the Council convene to consider the ongoing emergency Resolution, at which time a special meeting would be scheduled. A motion was made by Councilman Verdugo to approve as recommended, seconded Councilman Gravelle and carried. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Verdugo, Gravelle, Hernández, Ramirez, Preciado. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. NEW BUSINESS: A. Consider Fiscal Year 2020-2021 – End Budget Revisions: Mr. Lopez reported that as part of the auditing process, Staff must address and propose to the City Council fiscal budget year- end revisions which must be approved prior to June 30, 2021. For the FY 2020/2021 budget, COVID adversely affected many accounts in ways not previously foreseen, such as zero revenue from facility rentals, or a utility billing deficit looming close to $150,000.00 from delinquent utility bills over the last year. Accordingly, staff, alongside consultant Esther Strong, are reallocating budget amounts accordingly to reconcile revenues with expenditures. Staff is requesting that the City Council authorize Staff to adjust the revenues at fiscal year-end to reflect the actual revenues received and adjust the expenditures within the budgeted funds and reallocate funds, as necessary. Staff is also requesting authorization to adjust the revolving funds as needed throughout the year: Revolving Accounts consist of CDBG, HOME, Cal Home, Grants, Recreation programs, Explorers, Police Activity League, etc. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-30: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE CITY’S BUDGET FOR FY 2020-2021. A motion was made by Councilman Gravelle, seconded Councilman Hernandez and carried. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Gravelle, Hernández, Verdugo, Ramirez, Preciado. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. B. Consider Fiscal Year Appropriations Limits: Mr. Lopez reported that Article XIII B of the State of California Constitution places limits on the amount of revenue which can be spent by all entities of Government. To address the restrictions of the Article and increase the accountability of government entities in adopting their limits, voters approved Proposition III in June 1990 providing new adjustment formulas which should make the Appropriation Limits more responsive to local growth issues. It also requires an annual review of Limit Calculations. He continued that The City Council shall, each year by Resolution, establish an appropriations limit for the expenditure of so- called proceeds of taxes. The adoption of the Resolution must be at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council or at a noticed special meeting. The Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Appropriations Limit is $3,852,028.75 and the Appropriation Limits subject to limitations is $2, Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency June 24, 2021 Page 6 of 9 687540.31. Since the City's appropriation limits are $1,164,488.44 less than the limitations, it is safe to say we will not exceed our limit this year. He recommends that the City Council establish the Appropriation Limits for Fiscal Year RESOLUTION 2021-31: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL ESTABLISHING FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION. A motion made by Councilman Verdugo, seconded by Councilman Hernandez, and carried. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Verdugo, Hernández, Gravelle, Ramirez, Preciado. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. C. Consider Transfer of Monies CIP Fund: Mr. Lopez reported that at the April 11, 1996, meeting, the City Council authorized staff to establish an implement a Capital Improvement Project Fund which would identify the Capital Project needs of the City and assist each departments budget for long term capital projects that could not normally be funded in a fiscal year. Staff, at this time is requesting City Councils consideration and approval to transfer monies into the City of Avenal CIP Fund for future capital improvements as noted in “Exhibit “A” CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS Fiscal Year 2020/21 EXHIBIT “A” Enterprise Fund ACTT. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT *14.14000.726 Machinery WWTP $71,000.00 14.14100.726 Machinery WD $76,200.00 15.15000.725 Sewer Line Infras. $15,000.00 15.15100.726 Auger Monster $37,000.00 TOTAL $199,700.00 *Plant #1 Filter Rebuild $12,500 Plant #1 South Clarifier Re-Coat $10,000 Plant #2 Filter Rebuild $ 9,000 Plant #2 Filter Re-Coat $ 4,000 Plant #2 Tube Settler Replacement $12,500 3 Year & 5 Year Risk Mgmt. plan $ 3,000 Tank#1 Blasting & Coating $15,000 Staff recommends approving by motion said transfers of monies into CIP Fund. (Only if monies are available on June 30, 2021). A motion was made by Councilman Gravelle to approve transfers of monies into CIP Fund. (Only if monies are available on June 30, 2021), seconded Councilman Verdugo and carried. Roll Call Vote: Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency June 24, 2021 Page 7 of 9 AYES: Gravelle, Verdugo, Hernández, Ramirez, Preciado. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. D. Consider Authorizing the Purchase of HP DesignJet T2600 Multifunction Printer Series: Ms. Yang reported that on June 25th, 2020, the City Council passed and adopted Resolution 2020 - 26 authorizing the application for, and receipt of Local Government Planning Support Grant Program funds such as the Local Early Action Planning grant (LEAP). The City of Avenal applied for the LEAP grant for an amount of $65,000 dollars. The LEAP grant was then awarded to the City on October 16, 2020. This LEAP grant will be utilized to help the city streamline and facilitate the community development planning documents and procedures as stated in the Scope of work. Therefore, the Community Development has investigated numerous large-scale scanners /printers to help facilitate this transition from paper to digital. After thorough review of all equipment and specifications, the Department has found that the HP DesignJet T2600 Multi-Functional Printer series quoted from the California Survey and Drafting Supply vendor as being the best equipment for its price value and functionality. This device will help the Department be able to archive and scan all the maps, building permits, residential permits, and planning documents into a digital form to help with accessibility and organization of all planning documents. The reason why this item is being presented to counsel is because the HP DesignJet T2600 is over $5000 and requires Council’s approval. This proposal has been reviewed by the Finance Division and the City Manager's Office. Staff recommends by motion to authorize the City Manager to sign the Purchase Order and supportive documents for the HP DesignJet T2600MFP. The primary source for the purchase will be from the 20-LEAP-15363 Grant. The purchase amount will be $8,574.64. A motion was made by Councilman Verdugo to authorize the City Manager to sign the Purchase Order and supportive documents for the HP DesignJet T2600MFP, seconded Councilman Hernandez and carried. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Verdugo, Hernández, Gravelle, Ramirez, Preciado. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. E. Consider Supporting Reef-Sunset Unified School District with Agreement between Mangini Associates Inc. and RSUSD for Consultative Services for the New District Office/City Civic Center: Mr. Lopez reported that as discussed in the joint meeting between the City Council and Reef-Sunset Unified School District, staff from both agencies have continued the dialogue regarding a potential joint venture for a new district office/city civic center. To continue the conversation and convert ideas into tangible plans, both agencies see it beneficial to hire an architect to help facilitate discussions with both staff and the public to best understand the needs of community with this new facility. Mangini & Associates Inc. have been assisting both the City and School District with information and examples of how a project of this class could be executed and are willing to facilitate further meetings and discussions with relevant stakeholders. These services are provided in the attached agreement, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for consultation services for the new facility. He continues that the RSUSD approved entering into an agreement with Mangini & Associates at their previous board meeting on June 17, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00, with the understanding that the City Council will also approve paying up to $7,500.00 of the same agreement back to the School District. Approve a resolution authorizing payment not to exceed $7,500.00 to the Reef-Sunset Unified School in the joint venture of consultation services provided by Mangini & Associates Inc. for mutual workshops related to the creation of a new district office/city civic center. After a brief, discussion the following action was taken. Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency June 24, 2021 Page 8 of 9 RESOLUTION 2021-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL, THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE REEF-SUNSET UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN AN AMMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,500 FOR MUTUAL CONSULTATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY MANGINI & ASSOCIATES INC. A motion was made by Councilman Verdugo, seconded by Councilman Hernandez, and carried. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Verdugo, Hernández, Gravelle, Ramirez, Preciado. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. F. Consider Underwriting Agreement with 280 Securities for Refunding of 2005 Bonds and Approval of Rule G-17 Disclosure Form: (Discussion/Action will be provided for the following, as needed: Mr. Lopez reported that in 2005, the City of Avenal refinanced $9,660,000.00 in bond obligations for the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) and Water Enterprise Account. Currently, the bonds are showing interest rates from 4.50%-5.00% and will mature on September 1, 2036. Given historically low interest rates in today’s economy, it may be beneficial for the City to consider another refunding of the City’s bonds to take advantage of this opportunity. Staff, along with consultant Melissa Whitten, have reached out to the underwriter and bond counsel who helped arrange the 2005 refinancing, Tom Lockard and Chip Eady respectively. They both represent new firms but are familiar with Avenal and have assist Staff in exploring whether or not a refinance would benefit the City. Rough estimates show that in the life of the bonds the City could save around $500,000.00. At the April 8, 2021, City Council meeting, the Council approved entering into an agreement with Kenneth Dieker of Del Rio Advisors to act as Municipal/Financial Advisor to a potential bond refinancing. At the May 13, 2021, City Council Meeting, the Council approved entering into an agreement with Chip Eady of Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, for bond counsel services. All that is left to move forward with the potential sale of the 2005 bonds is to enter into an agreement with an underwriter. A bond underwriter purchases debt securities—such as municipal bonds, —from the issuing body (in this case, the City and PFA) to take them to market and resell them for a profit. He continues that currently the city has been working with Tom Lockard of 280 Securities to discuss and consult on the structure of a bond refinance and taking the current bonds to marker for resell. Given Tom’s history with the City of Avenal on the previous bond sale, Tom’s firm, 280 Securities (soon to be InspireX), is prepared to act as bond underwriter and assist in the refunding of the City’s 2005 bonds. Additionally, the City will need to approve signing of the Rule G-17 Disclosure Form, which clarifies the underwriter’s role and interests: 1. the underwriter must always deal fairly with both issuers and investors, 2. the underwriter’s primary role is to purchase securities with a view to distribution in an arm’s-length commercial transaction with the issuer and it has financial and other interests that differ from those of the issuer; 3. unlike a municipal advisor, an underwriter does not have a fiduciary duty to the issuer under the federal securities laws and is not required by federal law to act in the best interest of the issuer without regard to its own financial or other interests; 4. the issuer may choose to engage the services of a municipal advisor with a fiduciary obligation to represent the issuer’s interests in the transaction, and, 5. the underwriter has a duty to purchase securities from the issuer at a fair and reasonable price but must balance that duty with its duty to sell municipal securities to investors at prices that are fair and reasonable. In addition, the underwriter also must not recommend that the issuer not retain a municipal advisor. Accordingly, "an underwriter may not discourage an issuer from using a municipal advisor or otherwise imply that the hiring of a municipal advisor would be redundant because the underwriter can provide the same services that a municipal advisor would." The City’s municipal advisor, Kenneth Dieker also reviewed the agreement and disclosure form and recommends approval. Staff recommend review and approve entering into an agreement with 280 Securities to act as bond underwriter for the City of Avenal Public Finance Authority in order to refinance the 2005 Bonds. Additionally, approve Rule G-17 Disclosure Form Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency June 24, 2021 Page 9 of 9 as well. The bond underwriter fees are payable contingent on the successful sale of bonds and payable from bond proceeds at closing. After a brief, discussion the following action was taken. RESOLUTION 2021-33/PFA 2021-03: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR BOND UNDERWRITING WITH 280 SECURITIES/INSPIREX. A motion was made by Councilman Gravelle, seconded by Councilman Hernandez, and carried. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Gravelle, Hernández, Verdugo, Preciado. NOES: None. ABSENT: Ramirez. ABSTAIN: None. CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS/CLOSING COMMENTS: Councilman Hernandez add future item: Veterans Hall opens hours for the community. Councilman Verdugo add future item: Noise Ordinance and Enforcement. Mr. Lopez mentioned pending future agenda item is street maintenance by Mayor Preciado. Mr. Lopez reported the following: 1) Saturday, June 26, 2021, Annual Independence Day Celebration activities start at 6:00 p.m. bounces houses, concessions, food, other vendors, Fire works show starts at 9:00 p.m. medal presentation to our Veterans and slideshow and all done by Community Activities Department; 2) He order a plaque to honor Jose Ramirez July 2nd. Ms. Ortiz reported that Staff is working for Utilities Assistance workshop June 30, 2021, 5-7 p.m. at Recreation Center. Councilman Hernandez thanked Staff for opening the Theater it was being used by homeless that were hot. Mayor Preciado reported the following: 1) attended the San Joaquin Valley Governing Board Meeting; 2) attended via zoom Reef Sunset Unified School District meeting; 3) Avenal State Prison meeting regarding conserving water and second sources of water. Also, went to see the Avenal Theater Cooling Center being use and Humberto was showing English movie and Spanish to cool off; 5) Catholic Church/County to have a vaccination clinic it was outside and planning on coming out in mid July and will bring mobile vaccination clinic. Also, requested a vaccination clinic for Kettleman City and there going to get it; 6) he received a call from Assembly women Mellissa Hurtado, offered her support regarding the water crises and got invited to a press conference. He told the community not to panic and conserve water and any concerns call City Hall. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Maria Ortiz, City Clerk