City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. – A. CITY OF AVENAL “Pistachio Capital of the World®” REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PFA MEETING February 8, 2024, 5:15 P.M. AVENAL THEATER & EVENT CENTER, 233 E. KINGS ST., AVENAL, CA VIA ZOOM VIDEO/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 & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: by Mayor Preciado at 5:22 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilmen’s: Ricardo Verdugo, Lou Gravelle, Mayor Pro Tem Alejandro Ramirez. Pablo Hernandez, Mayor Alvaro Preciado. ABSENT: None. STAFF: Lopez, Ortiz, Price, Bermudez, Davis, William, Nevarez. LEGAL COUNCEL: 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. The City Council went into Closed Session at 5:25 p.m. 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. 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: 1. Property Description: APN: 040-320-009-000; & 040-320-014-000 Negotiator(s): City Manager / City Attorney. Party with whom negotiating: CrisCom Company. Instructions to negotiator concerning: Terms of Payment. 2. Property Description: APN: 040-165-007 Negotiator(s): City Manager/City Attorney/CrisCom. Party with whom negotiating: County of Kings/State of California. Instructions to negotiator concerning: Terms. B. Personnel (Government Code §54957(b)). Consider Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Positions of: • Chief of Police Mayor Preciado reopened meeting at 6:37 p.m. with nothing to report out of Closed Session. PUBLIC COMMENT/ANNOUNCEMENTS & UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES: Maria Ortiz, City Clerk announced there was no public comment cards submitted. Chief Nevarez introduced Sofia Lopez, a longtime resident, one of the triplets, graduate of Avenal High School, and Bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State University. Sofia’s parents Estela Lopez & Jose Luis Lopez glad of their daughters accomplishments. Sofia mentioned that is proud to serve her community as a resident was an explorer, miss Teen Avenal, represented my and proud to be part of the Avenal Police Department. The City Council welcomed Sofia to the Avenal family. Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency/PFA – February 8, 2024 Page 2 of 3 Logan Odneal, Representative of Assemblyman Devon Mathis presented a certificate of recognition to Robert Nevarez for serving as Chief of Police for the City of Avenal. CONSENT CALENDAR: All items listed under the consent calendar are routine and enacted by one motion: (Action). A. Consider City of Avenal/Successor Agency’s Approval of Minutes for January 24 & 25, 2024. B. Consider Authorizing an Application to RAISE Grant Funds (Resolution 2024-08). C. Consider Authorizing Creation of the Director of Public Safety Position (Resolution 2024-09). D. Consider Authorizing the Mayor to sign a Letter Verifying Awareness of a CCW Application by the City Manager (Resolution 2024-10). E. Consider Amending Stationary Food Vending Application to include Veterans Hall and Kings Street Public Parking Lots as Alternate Authorized Locations. F. Consider Approving Avenal Art Maintenance and Landscape Agreement 06-1E750 with CalTrans for Skyline Boulevard (Resolution 2024-11). G. Consider Authorization to Sign a Subordinated Lender's Consent for El Palmar Project (SA Resolution 2024-01). After a lengthy discussion the following action was taken. RESOLUTION 2024-08: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AVENAL AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION(S) FOR GRANT FUNDS TO THE REBUILDING AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE WITH SUSTAINABILITY AND EQUITY (RAISE) DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez motioned to approve, second by Councilman Hernandez and motion carried. RESOLUTION 2024-09: Establishment of One Employment Positions within City Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez motioned to approve, second by Councilman Hernandez and motion carried. RESOLUTION 2024-10: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CARRY A CONCEALED WEAPON ON CITY PROPERTY AND OUTLINING ASSOCIATED STIPULATIONS. Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez motioned to approve, second by Councilman Hernandez and motion carried. RESOLUTION 2024- 11: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH CAL TRANS FOR ART MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPING ALONG SKYLINE BOULEVARD. Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez motioned to approve, second by Councilman Hernandez and motion carried. SA RESOLUT10N 2024- 01: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMIENT AGENCY OF TIIE CITY OF AVENAL AUTHORIZING TO E SIGNING OF A SUBORDINATED LENDER'S CONSENT FOR THE EL PALM APRARTMENT PROJECT. Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez motioned to approve, second by Councilman Hernandez and motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem/Council Member/Successor Agency Member Ramirez motioned to approve Consent Calendar, second by Councilman/Successor Agency Member Hernandez, and motion carried. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Ramirez, Hernandez, Verdugo, Preciado. NOES: Gravelle. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: A. None. ACTIVITY REPORTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & COMMITTEE REPORTS: Antony Lopez, City Manager requested to move up the Recreation Department report. The City Council is in consensus to the request moving up the Recreation Department Report. A. Activity Reports: 1) Recreation Department Activity Report: Sheila Verdugo, Community Activities Supervisor. Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency/PFA – February 8, 2024 Page 3 of 3 Sheila Verdugo, Community Activities Supervisor reported the following: 1) Staff met with the City Manager to finalize the 2024 Event/Activities Calendar. Staff and/or City Manager will meet with California Health Collaborative, Tobacco Coalition, Kings County Partnership for Preventions, Cynthia Morales APD, Valley Voices, Avenal Rotary, Gear Up and the Family Engagement Center to work on scheduling future collaborative events and activities for the community. Staff will be working this month to update local and county resources/ Staff will be sending out annual calendar early next week/ Staff continues to move as we can on completing the Community Garden/ Staff meets with City Manager every Wednesday (as schedule allow) to coordinate events and process ideas for future growth. We will be working on goal setting for the department; 2) In the works: February 16th: Sip ‘n Paint Date Night – Theater – Doors open at 6:00 – Painting at 6:30 Movie following. $40.00 per couple or $25.00 single. Additional activities for singles will be Lotteria and will be ran by Antony – cost will be $10.00 per person. Winners will receive a prize; 3) March 13th: The Amazing Race Obstacle Course at the Bill Wooley Pocket Park from 3-5pm; 4) March 23rd: Easter Eggstravaganza in Rice Park from 10:00am- 2:00 pm Staff has scheduled meetings with Families of Children with Special Needs to provide; 5) Rentals: Rec Center: Community Rentals Feb 3rd, 10th and 24th, Vet’s Hall: KCAO Tax Prep – Saturdays from 8:30 – 4:30 pm – Must go online for appt. Community Rental 10th, Theater: Valley Voices – Candidate Night 6th confirmed and the 20th pending. Food Distributions: Rotary 2nd Tuesday/ Adult School 2nd Friday of month/3) Casa de Dios – 1st Friday, Iglesias Cristiana 3rd Friday &Valley Voices pending. 2) Public Works/Code Enforcement/Animal Control Departments Activity Report: Scott Davis, Public Works Supervisor. Scott Davis, Public Works Supervisor reported the following: 1) Code Enforcement; 2) Park & Landscape; 3) Animal Control; 4) Streets; 5) Water Distribution; 6) Wastewater Distribution; and 7) Vehicle, Equipment, Building Maintenances 3) IT Department Activity Report: Humberto Bermudez, IT Manager. Humberto Bermudez, IT Manager reported the following: 1) Internet; 2) Phone System; 3) Emails; 4) Server; and 5) Others: -Kings County reached out with an update on the digital signage project, Continuing assisting local (Food distributions, Candidates Night), Assisting with City Clerk on retrieving permits, plans, and other documents from previous staff emails as requested, -Progressing on vouchering system in conjunction with the Avenal Landfill, researching and demoing membership management software like what gyms use, continues to maintain the city website, and provide tech support across all facilities. A. Special Presentations/Reports: 1) None. PUBLIC HEARING(s): A. None OLD BUSINESS: A. None. NEW BUSINESS: A. None. CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS/CLOSING COMMENTS: City Clerk Ortiz reported that 700 forms will be available next meeting. City Manager Lopez reported the following: 1) recognizing Cheerleaders for their wins in Las Vegas at the next meeting; 2) presentation form Behavioral Health report; 3) Swearing in of Cecilio Velasco at 11am in the Pegasus Room all invited and 4) reminder on February 21, 2024 - City County Coordinating meeting. Mayor Preciado reported the following: 1) attended many meetings and thanked all for attending. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Maria Ortiz, City Clerk