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CITY OF AVENAL “Pistachio Capital of the World®” REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PFA MEETING MARCH 28, 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. Study Session: None LAST ORDINANCE: 2022-06 CITY LAST RESOLUTION: 2024-15 (SA) LAST RESOLUTION: 2023-02 PFA LAST RESOLUTION: 2023-01 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 2. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Louis Gravelle, Ricardo Verdugo, Pablo Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tem Alejandro Ramirez; Mayor Alvaro Preciado. 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. 3. 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. Pending Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9). Conference with legal counsel – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)). Parties, case/claim no: Ross Family Properties, LLC, v. City of Avenal (Kings County Superior Court, Case No. 24CU0071) 4. PUBLIC COMMENT/ANNOUNCEMENTS & UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES: Any person may directly address the Council/Agency at this time on any item on the agenda or on any other items of interest to the public that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council/Successor Agency. State Law prohibits any member of the Council/Agency from commenting or acting on matters not on the agenda. Three (3) minutes are allowed per person. New Officer Presentation: Irma Soto & Michael Harding 5. 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 March 14, 2024. B. Consider Approval for Traffic Lines (striping) for South Seventh Ave. Road Project. 6. MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBER/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: A. Updates Regarding City Warrants, and Financial Statements (Informational). 7. ACTIVITY REPORTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & COMMITTEE REPORTS: A. Activity Reports: 1. Police Department Activity Report: Cecilio Velasco, Chief of Police B. Special Presentations/Reports: 1) None. March 28, 2024 Pg. 1  8. PUBLIC HEARING(s): A. None 9. OLD BUSINESS: A. None. 10. NEW BUSINESS: A. Consider Establishing One Additional Employment Position (Property & Evidence Officer) within Avenal Police Department (Resolution 2024-16): Chief Velasco (Discussion/Action). 11. CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS/CLOSING COMMENTS: Any Council member may request an item be placed on a future agenda, provided that a simple majority also support adding said item. Discussion or action on any item not on the current agenda is strictly prohibited. Closing comments are intended for Council members to report attendance of any special events and pertinent information back to the public. • Upcoming/Future Agenda Items to Consider. • Correspondence/Announcements/Information/Closing Comments. 12. ADJOURNMENT: 1) In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (559) 386-5766. Avenal Theater & Event Center, 233 East Kings Street Avenal, CA 93204. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.02.35.1044 AA Title II]. 2) Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the [Council/ Authority] after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the [City Clerks] office at 919 Skyline Blvd., Avenal, CA 93204 during normal business hours. I certify this Agenda of the City of Avenal City Council workshop is to be posted at the following locations: 1) City Council Chambers, Avenal Theater 233 E. Kings St.; 2) City Hall 919 Skyline Blvd.; 3) Avenal Lumber, 600 Skyline Blvd.; and 4) T&T Market, 801 Skyline Blvd. Avenal CA 93204 on, March 25, 2024. __ /s/ Maria Ortiz Maria Ortiz, City Clerk March 28, 2024 Pg. 2  CIUDAD DE AVENAL "Capital Mundial® del Pistacho" REUNIÓN ORDINARIA DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL/AGENCIA SUCESORA/PFA 28 DE MARZO DE 2024; 5:15 P.M. AVENAL THEATER & EVENT CENTER, 233 E. KINGS ST., AVENAL, CA A TRAVÉS DE VIDEO/CONFERENCIA WEB DE ZOOM: Enlace web: bit.ly/AvenalCouncil o utilizar https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87243440488 O llamando al +1 669 900 6833 y usando el ID de reunión 872 4344 0488 para unirse. Sesión de estudio: Ninguna ÚLTIMA ORDENANZA: 2022-06 ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN DE LA CIUDAD: 2024-15 (SA) ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN: 2023-02 ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN DE LA PFA: 2023-01 AGENDA 1. LLAMADO AL ORDEN Y JURAMENTO A LA BANDERA: 2. PASE NOMINAL: Concejales: Louis Gravelle, Ricardo Verdugo, Pablo Hernández, Alcalde Interino Alejandro Ramírez; Alcalde Álvaro Preciado. SECRETARIO MUNICIPAL: Sección 54952.3 del Código de Gobierno: Los miembros del Concejo Municipal/Agencia Sucesora tienen derecho a recibir un total de $300.00 por mes debido a ser elegidos para el Concejo Municipal. No reciben ninguna otra compensación por ser miembros de la Agencia Sucesora. 3. SESIÓN CERRADA: (Ciudad/Agencia Sucesora): Es la intención de este órgano rector reunirse en sesión cerrada para revisar su posición e instruir a sus representantes designados: Cualquier persona puede dirigirse directamente al Consejo/Agencia en este momento sobre temas de interés relacionados con la Sesión Cerrada. A. Conferencia con Negociador(es) de Bienes Raíces (Código de Gobierno § 54956.8). Es la intención de este órgano rector reunirse en sesión cerrada para consultar con su(s) negociador(es) de bienes inmuebles con respecto a la compra, venta, intercambio o arrendamiento de bienes inmuebles por o para esta agencia de la siguiente manera: 1. Descripción de la propiedad: APN: 040-320-009-000; y 040-320-014-000 Negociador(es): Administrador de la Ciudad/Abogado de la Ciudad. Parte con quien negociar: Empresa CrisCom. Instrucciones al negociador relativas a: Condiciones de pago. 2. Descripción de la propiedad: APN: 040-165-007 Negociador(es): Administrador de la Ciudad/Abogado de la Ciudad/CrisCom. Parte con la que se negocia: Condado de Kings/Estado de California. Instrucciones al negociador relativas a: Términos. B. Litigio pendiente (Código de Gobierno § 54956.9). Conferencia con un asesor legal – LITIGIO EXISTENTE (Código de Gobierno § 54956.9(d)(1)). Partes, caso/reclamación n.º: Ross Family Properties, LLC, contra la ciudad de Avenal (Tribunal Superior del Condado de Kings, caso n.º 24CU0071) 4. COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS/ANUNCIOS Y APARICIONES NO PROGRAMADAS: Cualquier persona puede dirigirse directamente al Concejo/Agencia en este momento sobre cualquier tema de la agenda o sobre cualquier otro tema de interés para el público que esté dentro de la jurisdicción del Ayuntamiento/Agencia Sucesora. La ley estatal prohíbe que cualquier miembro del Consejo/Agencia comente o actúe sobre asuntos que no estén en la agenda. Se permiten tres (3) minutos por persona. Presentar Nuevos Oficiales: Irma Soto y Michael Harding 5. CALENDARIO DE CONSENTIMIENTO: Todos los elementos enumerados en el calendario de consentimiento son rutinarios y se promulgan mediante una moción: (Acción). A. Considere la aprobación de las actas de la Ciudad de Avenal/Agencia Sucesora para el 14 de marzo de 2024. B. Considere la aprobación de líneas de tráfico (trazado) para el proyecto vial de la Séptima Avenida Sur. 6. ALCALDE Y CONCEJAL / AGENCIA SUCESORA / TEMAS A CONSIDERAR: A. Actualizaciones sobre las órdenes de arresto de la ciudad y los estados financieros (informativos). March 28, 2024 Pg. 3  7. INFORMES DE ACTIVIDADES/PRESENTACIONES ESPECIALES E INFORMES DE COMITÉS: A. Informes de actividad: 1. Reporte de Actividad del Departamento de Policía: Cecilio Velasco, Jefe de Policía B. Presentaciones/Informes Especiales: 1) Ninguno. 8. AUDIENCIA(s) PÚBLICA(s): A. Ninguno 9. NEGOCIOS ANTIGUOS: A. Ninguno. 10. NUEVOS NEGOCIOS: A. Considere la posibilidad de establecer un puesto de trabajo adicional (Oficial de Propiedad y Evidencia) dentro del Departamento de Policía de Avenal (Resolución 2024-16): Jefe Velasco (Discusión/Acción). 11. CORRESPONDENCIA/ANUNCIOS/COMENTARIOS DE CIERRE: Cualquier miembro del Consejo podrá solicitar que un tema se incluya en un orden del día futuro, siempre que una mayoría simple apoye también la adición de dicho tema. Queda terminantemente prohibido debatir o actuar sobre cualquier tema que no figure en el orden del día actual. Los comentarios finales tienen la intención de que los miembros del Consejo informen al público sobre la asistencia a cualquier evento especial y la información pertinente. • Próximos y futuros puntos del orden del día a tener en cuenta. • Correspondencia/Anuncios/Información/Comentarios finales. 12. APLAZAMIENTO: 1) De conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, si necesita asistencia especial para participar en esta reunión, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal al (559) 386-5766. Avenal Theater & Event Center, 233 East Kings Street Avenal, CA 93204. La notificación 48 horas antes de la reunión permitirá a la ciudad hacer arreglos razonables para garantizar la accesibilidad a esta reunión [28 CFR 35.02.35.1044 AA Título II]. 2) Los materiales relacionados con un tema de esta Agenda presentados al [Concejo/Autoridad] después de la distribución del paquete de la agenda están disponibles para inspección pública en la oficina de [Secretarios Municipales] en 919 Skyline Blvd., Avenal, CA 93204 durante el horario comercial normal. Certifico que esta Agenda del taller del Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Avenal se publicará en los siguientes lugares: 1) Cámaras del Concejo Municipal, Teatro Avenal 233 E. Kings St.; 2) Ayuntamiento 919 Skyline Blvd.; 3) Avenal Lumber, 600 Skyline Blvd.; y 4) T&T Market, 801 Skyline Blvd. Avenal CA 93204 el 25 de marzo de 2024. __ /s/ María Ortiz María Ortiz, Secretaria Municipal March 28, 2024 Pg. 4  AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. – A. CITY OF AVENAL “Pistachio Capital of the World®” REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PFA MEETING March 14, 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 5:19 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilmen’s: Ricardo Verdugo, Mayor Pro Tem Alejandro Ramirez, Pablo Hernandez, Mayor Alvaro Preciado. Councilman Lou Gravelle joined meeting at 5:40 p.m. ABSENT: None. STAFF: Lopez, Ortiz, Price, Bermudez, Davis, Velasco. Williams. 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. Mayor asked for a moment of silence for Donna Curt as she has passed away. The City Council went into Closed Session at 5:23 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. Party with whom negotiating: CrisCom Company. Instructions to negotiator concerning: Terms. B. Initiate Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4)). Conference with legal counsel – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4)). Initiation of Litigation (Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Gov. Code § 54956.9)). Number of potential cases is: 1. Mayor Preciado reopened meeting at 6:27 p.m. with the following report: City Council initiate litigation and authorized legal defense. The particulars will be disclosed upon inquiry, after filing. Mayor Preciado motioned to initiate litigation and authorized legal defense, seconded by Councilman Gravelle, and motion carried. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Preciado, Gravelle, Verdugo, Hernandez, Ramirez. March 28, 2024 Pg. 5 Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency/PFA – March 14, 2024 Page 2 of 5 NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. PUBLIC COMMENT/ANNOUNCEMENTS & UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES: Maria Ortiz, City Clerk announced one request for public comment from Raul Corona. Pastor Raul Corona, Church Casa De Dios Cristina Fellowship stated the following: They had an incident about 2-weeks. Church Casa De Dios Cristina Fellowship has food distribution the first Friday of each month and there are always issues with the public/community, but this month they had an incident with Ricardo Verdugo. Mr. Verdugo came to the church and did not suggest came in the name of the city because he is a resident of Avenal. The Church sets aside food about 20-food baskets for those that come late, but Mr. Verdugo stated that the church hides it, and one thing is set aside and store it for the ones that come in the afternoon and another thing is to hide the food. It surprised him when Mr. Verdugo as a member of the City Council there were complaints Mr. Verdugo took pictures and video. Staff from the church also too videos asked Mr. Verdugo to leave. Also, for example if Shelia Mr. Verdugo’s wife needs help form use, we work together in collaboration to help. Also, this was uncomfortable because he came to use ordering not suggestion. Also, contacted the Food Bank and any complaints need to go through them and would like this to stop. Teresa Corona reported the following: 1) this incident wasn’t a good example for anyone especially because we are serving God; 2) Also, the city has a statement In God We Trust; 3) the Church has meeting with the Food Bank, If there issues or complaints call the Food Bank they will inform us of we are doing wrong; and, 4) we hope to keep working together. Antony Lopez, City Manager announced that to make it clear that the City Council did not vote or take any action to send any Council Member to represent the city to any food distribution and hopes that there's not, that this situation is not become misconstrued as a city condoning any of the alleged actions. Mayor Preciado mentioned that unfortunately the City Council is unable to comment on any items that is not in the agenda. Also, they take any complaints seriously, invites the community to participate in council meetings and go to City Hall to request information, any inquiries/issues or complaints and see what the city may be able to work on. If there's any follow up or anything else the City Manager would reach out. 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 February 22, 2024. B. Consider FY 2023/24 Local Transportation Fund Claim (LTF): Resolution 2024-12. C. Consider Replacing the vacant Community Development position, into the Building Assistant: Resolution 2024-13. D. Consider One-Time Additional Premium Pay Stipend to Bargaining Unit 4: Councilman/Council Member/Successor Agency Member Verdugo motioned to approve Consent Calendar, second by Councilman/Successor Agency Member Hernandez, and motion carried. RESOLUTION 2024-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL AUTHORIZING A CLAIM TO BE MADE FOR THE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS FOR THE 2024/25 FISCAL YEAR, FINDING NO UNMET PUBLIC TRANSIT NEEDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE AND AMEND SUCH CLAIMS. Councilman Verdugo motioned to approved as presented, second by Councilman Hernandez, and motion carried. RESOLUTION 2024-13: AMENDING AN EXISTING EMPLOYMENT POSITION WITHIN CITY HALL. Councilman Verdugo motioned to approved as presented, second by Councilman Hernandez, and motion carried. RESOLUTION 2024-14: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL SUPPORTING AND APPROVING OFFERS TO THE EMPLOYEE DESIGNATED NEGOTIATING TEAMS NO. 4 AS PER REQUESTED FOR FY 2023/2024. Councilman Verdugo motioned to approved as presented, second by Councilman Hernandez, and motion carried. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Verdugo, Hernandez, Gravelle, Ramirez, Preciado. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. March 28, 2024 Pg. 6 Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency/PFA – March 14, 2024 Page 3 of 5 MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: A. Consider Approval to Officially Join the California Sustainability Coalition’s efforts to address feasibility and concerns to the State’s Sustainability Initiatives: City Manager Lopez reported two points of correction wrong heading on the agenda and posted that there was a resolution but not required. Also, added that Mayor may add comments. There are two letters signed on by numerous Mayor’s and City officials addressing significant concerns and challenges to the State Budget 2035 which undercut your zero emissions policies and ability to comply. The following are just a few of many examples which are threatening our businesses, livelihoods, and our communities: 1) Waterfront Labor and Preservation of Union Jobs, Tugboats and Harbor Craft, Food processing facilities, Drayage Trucking to/from Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland, and rail terminals, Temperature Monitoring of Freight, African American Farmers/ Asian Farmers and other cultures, Francisco: Rural Community Resident, Cities and Towns in Support of The California Sustainability Coalition, We, the undersigned towns, and cities, representing a diverse array of communities from the San Joaquin Central Valley to the bordering cities along the Central Coast and Mojave Desert, are united in our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Our coalition encompasses both rural and urban areas, each with unique challenges and perspectives on the state’s sustainability initiatives. While we fully support the goals and objectives of the administration's policies, many of which have commenced as of January 1, 2024, we are increasingly uneasy about several critical issues that could impede the successful and complete realization of these initiatives by 2035. Our collective concerns are as follows: • Trucking Industry Challenges: We are facing an increase in operational costs for our businesses and municipal services, coupled with a decrease in delivery efficiency due to the limited availability of compliant vehicles. • Power Grid and Substation Limitations: The existing power infrastructure is insufficient to meet the increased demand. The financial burden of equipping every household, business, and facility with necessary connections, along with the escalating electricity costs, poses a significant challenge. • Transportation and EV Infrastructure: The high cost of compliant vehicles and the lack of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations, especially in rural areas, both in residences and at workplaces. • Loss of Jobs: The transition is expected to lead to a reduction in available jobs, particularly affecting the trucking sector and businesses dependent on current infrastructure capabilities. Mayor Preciado stated that as part of those that dialogue that the Council formally adopt or support the letters. The California Sustainability Coalition’s efforts to address feasibility and concerns to the State’s Sustainability Initiatives. Councilman Gravelle motioned to Approval to Officially Join the California Sustainability Coalition’s efforts to address feasibility and concerns to the State’s Sustainability Initiatives, second by Councilman Hernandez and motion carried. B. Consider Formal Direction on revising the City Council Compensation/Stipend City Manager Lopez reported that This proposal offers four options for adjusting the compensation of Avenal City Council members. The aim is to better align council members' compensation with their participation in council meetings, city events, and functions, ensuring accountability and maximizing benefits to the community. *Option 1: Performance-based Incremental Compensation • Base Pay: $300/month. Additional pay for attending council and board meetings, active participating in (signing up to help at events) or simply attending city events. • Max Compensation: $950. *Option 2: Deduction-based Compensation • Base Compensation: $950/month. • Deductions applied for non-attendance at council meetings, city events, and board/committee assignments. • Deductions: • Regular Meeting: -$300 for absence/meeting or -$600 is only one meeting scheduled • Special Meeting: -$100 for absence/or no meeting • Board/Committee Meeting: -$150 for absence/or no assignment • City Event: -$50 (attend) per absence, assuming two events per month. • Budget: $57,000/year, ensuring participation through deductions. March 28, 2024 Pg. 7 Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency/PFA – March 14, 2024 Page 4 of 5 *Option 3: Base Plus Special Participation Compensation • Base Pay: $450/month, requires attendance at all council meetings. • Additional $150 for attending special committee/board assignments. • Deductions: • Regular Meeting: -$225 for absence/meeting or -$450 is only one meeting scheduled. • Special Meeting: -$150 for absence/if scheduled. • Board/Committee Meeting: $150 if assigned per month. • City Event: $100/must attend two per month or no benefit, or volunteer at one. • Budget: $57,000/year. Option 4: Flexible Stipend Without Attendance Requirement • Council members receive up to ~$950/month at council's discretion, without specific attendance requirements. • Budget: Up to $57,000/year. *Attendance. In options 1-3, attendance would be verified by both the City Manager and City Clerk, a tally of attendance and present it as part of the consent calendar once per month during a council meeting. *Community Grant Fund. Remaining funds and budget surplus can be reallocated into a special City Council - Community Grant Fund, where request can be considered by the majority of council on a case-by-case basis for ad-hoc requests by recognized and eligible groups or causes. This fund would also be expected to have funding for regular yearly requests for establish organizations. City Manager concluded This proposal outlines four distinct options for revising the compensation structure for Avenal. The City Council members each option has been designed with the goal of incentivizing participation, ensuring accountability, and aligning compensation with community engagement. The City Council is encouraged to review these options carefully to select the structure that best aligns with the city's goals and the council members' roles and responsibilities. After a brief discussion, the following action was taken. Councilman Verdugo motioned to have a flat rate of $450 and no second motion dies. Councilman Hernandez motion*Option 1: Performance-based Incremental Compensation Base Pay: $300/month. Additional pay for attending council and board meetings, active participating in (signing up to help at events) or simply attending city events. Max Compensation: $950, second by Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez and motioned carried. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Hernandez, Ramirez, Preciado. NOES: Verdugo, ABSENT: Gravelle. ABSTAIN: None. ACTIVITY REPORTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & COMMITTEE REPORTS: A. Activity Reports: 1. 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 2. 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: -Awaiting a response from the City Attorney regarding the MOU Kings County Behavioral Health sent. - Continuing to assist in local events (Food distributions, Chief Swearing In Ceremony, County Coordinating Meeting) Assisting in onboarding our Part-Time Customer Service Representative with OpenGov. Continues to maintain the city website and provide tech support across all facilities. March 28, 2024 Pg. 8 Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency/PFA – March 14, 2024 Page 5 of 5 3. Recreation Department Activity Report: Sheila Verdugo, Community Activities Supervisor. City Manager Lopez reported the following: 1) Shelia Verdugo out medical leave; 2) Community Garden; 3) Loteria/Move Night; 4) Meeting with Families of children with needs; 5) the Amazing Race Obstacle Course; 6) March 23rd Ester Extravaganza 11-2pm; 7) Working on petting zoo & Rentals and 8) collaboration - Health Collaborative Outdoor Movies FEC Health Fair, AAG Music in the Park, Rotary – OTD/Food Distributions, Patty’s Studio – Theater Classes, KCAO – Scholarships for Kidz Spot Summer Program, Valley Voices and County Elections 33. B. Special Presentations/Reports: 1) None. PUBLIC HEARING(s): A. None OLD BUSINESS: A. None. NEW BUSINESS: A. None. CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS/CLOSING COMMENTS: City Manager Lopez reported the following: 1) Financials will be presented at the next meeting; 2) Measure A brought in $700,00 and thanked the City Council. Councilman Gravelle thanked all employees for all they do. Councilman Verdugo reported the following: 1) he would like to see the financials each month. Mayor Preciado reported the following: 1) attended many meetings and thanked all for attending. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Preciado re-opened meeting at 9:52 with nothing to report and no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Maria Ortiz, City Clerk March 28, 2024 Pg. 9  City of Avenal 919 Skyline Blvd. Avenal, CA 93204 Phone: (559) 386-5766 Fax: (559) 386-0629 www.cityofavenal.com TO: Antony V. Lopez, City Manager FROM: Scott Davis, Public Works Supervisor DATE: March 22, 2024 RE: Traffic Lines (striping) for South Seventh Ave. Road Project <><><><> INFORMATION: The South Seventh Ave. Road Project is nearing completion and will need to be striped. Staff received four (4) proposals for striping with Paint and Thermoplastic. Staff discussed the differences and decided to use the thermoplastic due to the longevity of the material. The proposals all reflect a price of a detail, these are the standard detail plans from Caltrans an example is included. The prices below are just for thermoplastic striping. 1. T&T Pavement Markings $34,643.00 2. Womak Striping, Inc. $38,107.30 3. California Striping Service, Inc. $36,900.00 4. Fresno Seal & Stripe $36,029.00 RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending, by motion, that Council approve using T&T Pavement Markings to install the traffic lines on the South Seventh Ave. Road Project with Thermoplastic for $34,643.00. FISCAL IMPACT: The funds will come from Gas Tax Street Fund 300-65500-330 Professional Services. “Pistachio Capital of the World®” “Oasis in the Sun – Gateway to the Coast” March 28, 2024 Pg. 10  ロバ 3276 VV.Sussex VVay PROPOSAL ￢日l「 NEヽ A′ L00K′ SAME =MENT MARKING5 'V′ GREAT SERVICE! Fresno′ CA 93722 Ph()ne:559‑275‑2879 Fax:559‑229‑2527 DATE: 3/14/2024 PROPOSAL#: 24‑128 "We are a non-union 丁IN#81‑4165560 PREVA:L:NG: Contractor" License#687921 tandtpavemark@gma‖ .com DIR Registration#1000046338 SB#2004666 CUSTOMER: PROJECT: City of Avenal S.7th A∨ e′ A∨ enal 919 Skyline Blvd. Avenal, CA 93204 ★ ☆THIS PROP(DSALIS TO BE ACCEPTED AS Aヽ ⅣHOLE AND NC)T BROKEN(DUTIN PARTSナ ★ WE HEREBY PROPOSE TO FURNISH THE FOLLOW!NG WORK AS DESCRIBED BELOW: This quote is for work perormed′ M― F′ 6a「 )‑2pm.An additional cost w‖ l be added for weekend、 ′ vork Qty Description 丁ota! between Highway 33 and Skyline INSTALL-a|l markings to be applied with paint 1 Mobilization 476 Linear feet of detail 21 5′680 Linear feet of detail 31 155 Linear feet of detail 38a 7′ 138 Linear feet of detail 27b $18,939.00 INSTALL-all markings to be applied with thermoplastic 1 Mobilization 476 Linear feet of detail 21 5′680 Linear feet of detail 31 155 Linear feet of detail 3Ba 7′ 138 Linear feet of detail 27b $34,643.00 Additional Exclusions: crosswalks, legends, stop bar, traffic control-T&T will utilize 1 day of traffic control and 2 days for thermoplastic. ALTERNATE#1 Reflective rnarkerS(Dn Centerline an(l turn lane S2′ 480.00 - Please direct questions regarding this proposal to Tom Ochoa at i559) 217-7645 - Upor acceptance of this proposal, please sign and email to our office Total: $0.00 - Proposal is not valid after 30 days without a signature. ^Please note: Payments made by credit card on final Signature Date invoice will be subject to an addrtional 3.5% THIS QUOTE INCLUDES ALL STIPULATIONS FOUND ON SEPARATE ATTACHMENT. IF NOT surcharge on the total cost to cover fees. ATTACHED, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. March 28, 2024 Pg. 11  ″ゴ &I″ a hrο ″αcた s静 ′ 1336 Lone Palrn Ave. ESTIMATE 「Viodesto,lCa.95351 C:ontractoris Lic.#647795 Ph.(209)550‑0771 Fax(209)550‑0831 Submitted To: City of Avenal 919 Skyline Blvd ATTENT:ON Avenal, CA 93204 PHONE: FAX: Ce‖ : Estimate's Date: 3/14/2024 J l Job Name S.7th Ave,Avenal O N Location: B F Descr■ IPtュ on of Work: Quantity Unit Rate Amount PAINT Detai1 21 476 LF Detai1 31 5680 LF Detal:38A 155 LF Detai!27B 7,138 LF Mobilization 1 EA $ 20,832.90 THERMO Detai1 21 476 LF Detal1 31 5680 LF Deta‖ 38A 155 LF Detai1 27B 7,138 LF Mobilization 1 巨A $ 38,107.30 MARKERS(Center‖ ne&Turn) S 2,728.00 PREVAILING WAGES CERTIFIED PAYROLL SUBMITTALS YES No ll ves NO YES NO SPECIAL NOTES EA PRiCE: Sioned Title March 28, 2024 Pg. 12  CAL′ FORⅣ ′n STRP′NC SERИ CE,′ NC DATEf3‐ 14‐ 24 6062′ V.BE=‖ EL CL01′ ′ S,Cハ .986f9 559‐ 325・ 298〔 ソF■ χ 559・ 32,α :09 CELL 559‐ 289‐ 5'33 アOJ C′ アY OFハ 剛 AL Aァ 丁ⅣrscorT REF TRハ 月F′ C STR′ P′ ⅣG BEコWEEⅣ ″′ GHll Y33ハ ⅣD Sκ yL′ NE SCOPE OF〕MORKf NT DET■ ′ 476LF・ P質 ′ L2イ L3f 5680と lF・ PA′Ⅳ丁DET■ ′ f55LF・ PA′ⅣT DET■ ′ L38■ 7138LF‐ PA′NT DE乃蝙L2ZB f口 ‖OⅥ卜′ Ⅳ 70mL=S20rOa00 476LF・ πHER‖ O DEInfL 21 5680L員 ‐THER″ O DETA′ L3f f55LF・ O DETA′L38■ 7139LF‐ =HER″O DET■ ′ L27B f‐ =HER″ ″OVEイ Ⅳ 70И L=S36,90000 ДDD ALT#f SED REFLEC7ME M■ Rκ ERS,CENIRL′ NEハ ⅣD Tυ RN POCκ ET RД ′ Ю mL=銘 65a00 ′ YOυ 月ハVE ANy Qυ EST′ OⅣ S PLE■ SE G′ VE lり[ハ Cハ Lと F , ‖κ γOυ ′ =Hハ M■ RK S″ ARER March 28, 2024 Pg. 13 Fresno Seal & Stripe, lnc. 1285 VV ShawAve Ste 108 Fresno,CA 93711 FRESN10) SEAL a STREpE CSLB:1099313D]R:100■ 000062 へ■1)￨:￨:、 ■ ￨■ )ilり ∴￨:￨ 1730 C!丁 Y OFAVENAL 03/15/2024 919 SKYLIN E BLVD AVENAL,CA 93204 DESCRIPT!ON AMOUN丁 PRC)JECTi S.7丁 H AVE,BETWVEttN HIGHVVAY 33&SKYLINE LOCAT10N:AVENAL,CA STR!PING INSTALL MARKINGS― ALL MARKINGS TO BE APPLIED VVITH PAINT 19,508.00 l MOBILIZAT10N 476 LINEAR FEE丁 OF DETAIL 21 5,680 LINEAR FEET OF DETAIL 31 155 LINEAR FEE丁 OF DETAIL 38a 7,138 LINEAR FEE丁 OF DETAIL 27b STRIPING INSTALL MARKINGS― ALL MARKINGS TO BE APPLIED WITH THERMOPLASTIC 36,029.00 MATERIAL l MOBILIZAT10N 476 LINEAR FEET OF DETAIL 21 5,680 LINEAR FE巨 丁 OF DETAIL 31 155 LINEAR FEET OF DETAIL 38a 7,138 LINEAR FE巨 丁 01F DETAIL 27b MARKERS ADDノ ALTERNATE OP丁 10N#1 2,555.00 REFLEC丁 IVE MARKERS(DN CENTERLINE&丁 URN LANE 丁RAFFIC CONTROLIS EXCLUD巨 D PREVAILINGヽ 〃AGES ARE FIGURED ｀ '1 ‐ ￨、 58,092.00 1・ 、 ス 0.00 $58,092.00 t 1. t'; .' ?1", ":'t ■ ｀ ■.[11 11.L̲Ⅲ ((メ 、 ′ 1「 ヽ̀￨ ' 1 .:′ ,P・ 1...‐ ●:￨: ■ 1‑‐ . ・´t i.、 ￨｀ V Lit'I.l,I｀ 1、 ー ‐ ■ ■., 十 11う ‐ .)、 .:ヘ :ヾ ::・ .1̲ ￨ .‐ =11｀ .■ ‐ ‐ ■ r、 .: :、 ― ´‐=￨(う ,「 、 'PI、 ′ ￨、 1 =´ it■ ヽ 「)￨,Vl1 1、 .∵ , ‐ ,■ ￨ ■ ・ ― t'‐ ̲:￨ ヽ 1..、 . :￨,・ 一i l.′ ‐ ・ :̀￨ ￨̀,,■ 」￨く 「 ;:̲ 1‐ ￨「 「 ￨. ´̲̀.― ■ ￨1 1.■ ‐ …― ■.Firl・ 1■ ̀り 1 March 28, 2024 Pg. 14  LECEND LINES LEFT EDGE LINES MEDIAN ISLANDS (OIV10ED HiCHWAYS) DETAIL 24 TYPE D首 尚 :陶之 囲 YCLLOW ⊥ DETAIL 28 圏麗画園国 6・ ｀ 圏 圏 囲 日 園 圏 園 園 園 園 上 く :Ⅷ EFtCCTIVC ― TTttLIWAY (ヽ}=コ ユ 目 TYPE H DETAIL 25 =薦 上 可 EDGE OF TRAVELED WAY田 1 ユ 目 I TYPE RY INTERSECTION E={〕 )' 田 コヽ i3 ￢ 「 TREATMENTS 庁・ ´ 、 dE DETAIL 25A :‖ 言 DETAIL 34 二 > E三 C=〕 DETAIL 29 L̲2上 吐 ̲̲卜 ̲こ二饉 ̲コ く (}=] 国 囲 日 ̲」 上 DETAIL 25B ■ ⊥ DETAIL 34A EDGE OF TRAVELED WAY 可 口■ E=￨〕 〕 > ￢ □壽興B 「 … μ2上Q卜̲̲̲̲壺 Э̲̲̲.1」̲2上 囃 DETAIL 26 」言 ■ 0:‖ /ィ ーー EDGE OF TM虹 旺 D WAY 目 =T ̲L 匡 =2>劇 こ□ 日 日￢ DETAIL 35 → 「 DETAIL 26A ― ―D… 3∈ ̲― ― ― EDGE OF TRAVELED WAγ T̲L ´ ″´ 匡 f> ︐７︱ ヨ d ― =― DETAlL 26B 二﹈ 1 DETAIL 35A ― EDGE OF TRAVELED WAY ロロ TWO― WAY LEFT TURN LANES ― → ¨ DETAIL 31 鯰 MARKER DETAILS 刊旦 可 DETAIL 27 1 てく }=⊃ ぶ ︲・ ぷ E={〕 )> 〔OCE OF TRAVELED WAY目 l F甲 ￨ 圏 置園圏 :11'￨!￨￨￨l1lI:1・ i[11:￨￨「 ﹇ ﹈ 1;￨!:llllill ・ ・ ０● Et> RIGHT EDCE LINES DETAIL 32 脅 綾レタ脅 Ⅸ耳■L■ 好各 く(I卜 =] ￢ DETAIL 27B 田」 〕 C=く〕> II旦 EL̲EI̲̲ TYPE H ＼｀ 丁 AND TYPE ID 「 EDGE OF TRAVELEO WAγ (@ aztaoatrrcttw ract RICHT EDGE LINE EXTENSION THROUGH 田 国 訂 → INTERSECT10NS DETAIL 27C E=[)> 上咽 書 婦 七十 PAVE:MIENT MARKERS AND TRAFFiC L:NES TYPiCAL DETAILS NO SCALE On freewoys us€ troffic stripe detoils *iih Type RY morkers. A Return to Table of Contents March 28, 2024 Pg. 15  AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. C City of Avenal 919 Skyline Blvd. Avenal, CA 93204 Phone: (559) 386-5766 Fax: (559) 386-0629 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Griselda Price, Director of Administrative Services DATE: March 28, 2024 RE: Updates Regarding City Warrants, and Financial Statements INFORMATION: Warrants & Financial Statements: As the Council is aware, City Staff is working with Price Paige & Company to help clean and organize the City’s financial books and bring all its numbers to actuality. Over the past few months, the Finance Department has worked closely with PP&C to provide all necessary information. The hope was to have an update and caught up on warrants and financial statements by the end of 2023, but many factors hindered PP&C from completing these tasks City Staff spoke to Josh Giosa, partner at PP&C who indicated they would provide a memo updating progress and current timeline for completing tasks for the City, as well as bank statements and General Ledger to show the current status. Audit: The 2020/2021 audit work is completed, per Sotomayor, as of Monday March 25th, 2024 (see attached email). The report is being drafted and staff expects to have it to Council before the April 11th meeting. Sotomayor is already preparing to initiate the 2021/2022 audit soon after. March 28, 2024 Pg. 16 Audit Update - 2021 Mohammed Hossain <mohammedh@sotomayorcpa.com> Mon 3/25/2024 9:36 AM To:Antony V. López <alopez@cityofavenal.us> Cc:Griselda Price <gprice@cityofavenal.us> Good Morning Anthony, Hope you are doing good. I just want to give you some update on the audit work. Audit work has been completed but currently I am preparing the draft report and hope to send it to you soon. Thank you, Mohammed Zahid Hossain Senior Auditor 699 Hampshire Road, Suite 101 Westlake Village, California 91361 Phone: (626) 397-4900 Fax: (626) 397-4908 mohammedh@sotomayorcpa.com www.sotomayorcpa.com March 28, 2024 Pg. 17  AVENAL POLICE DEPARTMENT Cecilio Velasco, Chief of Police 317 Alpine St., Avenal, CA 93204 Bus. 559-386-4444 Fax 559-386-4447 Chief’s Monthly Report March 28, 2024 Organizational Priorities I. Leadership Stability • Senior Police Officer Soto, who brings more than ten years of experience in law enforcement, has been officially hired and sworn into duty. • Acting Captains R. DeLeon and E. Rij are adjusting effectively, maintaining continuity, and providing consistent leadership. • Regular and productive administrative meetings are taking place to strategically tackle issues facing both the organization and the community. These discussions cover a range of topics, including growth, budget forecasts, root cause analysis, and ways to enhance community trust and engagement. II. Recruit and Retain the Best • Officer Hardy, with previous experience as a Community Service Officer in Fresno and family connections to Avenal, was brought onto our team. • We have resumed accepting applications for the roles of Police Officer I/II and Police Sergeant. • We are considering the employment of a Part-Time Property and Evidence Officer to aid in evidence processing and initiate the succession planning process. III. International Model of Community Trust • To uphold our promise of nurturing community ties across all areas, our officers engaged in various initiatives including Read Across America, Kids Day, Rotary Food Distribution, the Amazing Fitness Challenge, efforts to prevent youth substance abuse in partnership with the California Health Collaborative/SOL Youth, the St. Joseph Procession, AHS Career Expo, Avenal State Prison Kids Day, and the Easter Egg Hunt. • SRO Gracida has been provided with a lesson plan and is now working on creating a presentation focused on combating bullying, cyberbullying, gang involvement, and drug use, tailored for children between the ages of 8 and 12. • We maintained our community outreach through the media (ABC Channel 30) and our social media channels. • Community Service Officer Morales conducted welfare checks on individuals experiencing homelessness within the city. • On Tuesday March 19, members of the Grand Jury visited the Ken Brown Safety Center. Staff provided a tour and the Grand Jury was pleasantly surprised and thanked everyone for their service. March 28, 2024 Pg. 18  AVENAL POLICE DEPARTMENT Cecilio Velasco, Chief of Police 317 Alpine St., Avenal, CA 93204 Bus. 559-386-4444 Fax 559-386-4447 IV. Among the Safest Cities in America • Participated in the Kings Joint Meeting with countywide law enforcement leaders, focusing on new technology for better crime data sharing and trend analysis. • Officers joined forces with Corcoran PD for a sweep in Corcoran, leading to arrests. This collaboration underscores our commitment to reciprocal support, bolstering safety across both communities. V. Embrace Wellness Among Our Employees • We are emphasizing the significance of wellness and engaging in meaningful discussions about the challenges Officers and Professional Staff encounter in this area, as well as exploring effective coping strategies. • Took part in a brief TV segment with ABC Channel 30 (Vanessa Vasconcelos) focused on Officer Wellness, set to broadcast in early April 2024. March 28, 2024 Pg. 19  AGENDA ITEM NO. 10 – A City of Avenal 919 Skyline Blvd. Avenal, CA 93204 Phone: (559) 386-5766 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager, by Cecilio Velasco, Chief of Police DATE: March 28, 2024 RE: Consider Establishing One Additional Employment Position within Avenal Police Department INFORMATION: Following the strategic review of the Avenal Police Department's needs, it has been identified that the succession planning for the Property and Evidence responsibilities would be significantly enhanced by the creation of a part-time Property and Evidence Officer. This action is aimed at ensuring the department's long-term operational stability and maintaining the integrity of our evidence management process, which is crucial for the justice system's effectiveness. Creating the Property and Evidence Officer position is critical to the department's operation, and while the workload has remained consistent, the importance of preparing for future needs cannot be overstated. Currently these auxiliary duties are fulfilled by a Reserve Officer, who is also a retiree, and could plan to take time off in the future, creating a gap in fulfilling these duties. To address this, the creation of a new part-time position within APD will serve as a key component in our succession planning efforts. This proactive approach will facilitate a smooth transition and continuous operation, safeguarding against potential operational vulnerabilities. Funding for this position will be allocated from existing personnel funds, capitalizing on savings from current vacancies. The use of existing funds ensures that the addition of this role is financially responsible and sustainable. Staff would recommend making any necessary adjustments in the next Fiscal Year budget to accommodate for the new position. Given the critical nature of the Property and Evidence Officer's role in our department and the necessity of robust succession planning, it is recommended that the City Council approve the establishment of an additional part-time Property and Evidence Officer position. This decision will reflect our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of operation within the Avenal Police Department and our foresight in planning for its future needs. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends by Resolution, establishing one additional employment position within the Avenal Police Department, a part time Property and Evidence Officer. FISCAL IMPACT: Police Department- Utilize existing funds in the Personnel Budget for FY 2023/2024, and budget accordingly for FY 2024/2025. March 28, 2024 Pg. 20  City of Avenal 919 Skyline Blvd. Avenal, CA 93204 Phone: (559) 386-5766 Fax: (559) 386-0629 PROPERTY & EVIDENCE OFFICER SALARY RANGE: D $19.44- $23.63 per hour| Non-Exempt | Temporary Part-Time UNDER DIRECTION OF: Police Captain; Chief of Police GENERAL DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide the Police Department with an accounting of all property and/or evidence seized or obtained in the course of investigations. Assures a secure chain of custody by storage of such property and evidence. Acts as the department’s sole trustee for property and evidence retained. Maintains necessary logs and positive control of all items. Responsible for the return to owners of seized property or evidence as is authorized, and the destruction of evidence, in accordance with State and Federal law. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Duties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodations will be made when requested and determine by the city to be appropriated under applicable laws. • Plans and organizes the daily routine of the Property and Evidence section by availability and pending investigations, etc. • Accepts property and evidence. • Assures proper protection of property and evidence, receives items, and prepares inventories, logs into system. • Provides similar services to the sheriff, highway patrol and other agencies • Prepares material for storage, identifies storage locations, stores and secures property and evidence. • Maintains chain of evidence and all records pertaining to retained property and evidence. • Controls access to property and evidence, maintains security logs, checks material out exclusively to those with a “need to know” and within established guidelines. • Prepares evidence and property items for destruction. • Gathers items for destruction, researches requirements for destruction of individual items. • Prepares evidence and property items for destruction and destroys these materials after obtaining a court order for destruction. • Provides court testimony as required. • Requests court orders for distribution of retained property. • Moves secured storage from and to a variety of City locations, lifting and transporting a variety of stored materials. • Duplicate photographs and other documents needed as evidence. • Makes copies of available reports and other documents for citizen customers. • Interface with local and other law enforcement agencies and courts concerning location of evidence and property. • Interacts with agencies concerning management of the property and evidence facility. • Responds to inquiries from the public concerning property • Orders supplies for property and evidence to assure appropriate levels of stock. • Creates evidence forms. • Prepare forms, reports, logs, correspondence and other documents, as required. • Prepares and maintains files of the Property & Evidence unit. • Performs a variety of other duties as assigned. ALL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A VALID CONTACT TELEPHONE. EMPLOYEES SHALL WORK HARMONIOUSLY WITH ALL CITY EMPLOYEES. THE CITY OF AVENAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER March 28, 2024 Revised 3/25/2024 Pg. 21  City of Avenal 919 Skyline Blvd. Avenal, CA 93204 Phone: (559) 386-5766 Fax: (559) 386-0629 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of PC’s and related software. • Correct use of oral and written English, spelling punctuation and composition. • Record keeping methods • Principles and practices of proper evidentiary storage, identification and retrieval. • Operation of standard office equipment. • Practices and techniques of inventory, record keeping, and security measures • Basic police terminology and evidentiary terminology. Skilled in: • Reading, interpreting and applying procedures and policies. • Performing detailed work. • Operating standard office equipment. • Compliance with state and federal rules, procedures and regulations. • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Ability to: • Operate a PC and related software • Maintain effective working relationships • Wear standardized apparel. • Function within a structured “chain-of-command” environment. • Communicate in oral and written English. • Read, understand interpret and apply applicable law, procedures, and regulations. • Apply principles, practices, techniques and equipment used in the handling and custody of property and evidence. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be: • High School Diploma or an equivalent certificate or diploma recognized by the State of California. • Associate’s Degree or two (2) full academic years of attendance at, an accredited college or university with a major or emphasis in criminology, law enforcement/administration of justice, behavioral science or related field, preferred. • Maintain a Certificate of Graduation from a Property and Evidence Training Course, or acquire this certificate within six (6) months of employment or appointment to the classification. • One (1) to Two (2) years experience in a property and evidence division or department with a law enforcement agency, or service as a reserve peace officer with a police or sheriff department, preferred. • One (1) year of experience in document or material security in an industrial or armed forces environment, preferred. • Must be able to periodically work an alternate work schedule, overtime, and respond to recall when paged and physically available. • Be Bondable ALL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A VALID CONTACT TELEPHONE. EMPLOYEES SHALL WORK HARMONIOUSLY WITH ALL CITY EMPLOYEES. THE CITY OF AVENAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER March 28, 2024 Revised 3/25/2024 Pg. 22  City of Avenal 919 Skyline Blvd. Avenal, CA 93204 Phone: (559) 386-5766 Fax: (559) 386-0629 PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Moves record boxes and stacks and stores in small and awkward spaces. Works in confined spaces. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. ALL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A VALID CONTACT TELEPHONE. EMPLOYEES SHALL WORK HARMONIOUSLY WITH ALL CITY EMPLOYEES. THE CITY OF AVENAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER March 28, 2024 Revised 3/25/2024 Pg. 23  BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION 2024-_16_ Amending an existing Employment Positions within City Hall. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Avenal (“City”) desires to consider information and recommendations from the City Manager pursuant to Avenal Municipal Code § 2-4.108(d) pertaining to reorganization of employment positions; WHEREAS, City desires to amend an existing employment positions to assist with carrying out the lawful business of the City under the control, oversight and direction of the relevant department head(s), and it is in the best interest of the City to amend such employment positions; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to amend the employment position and approve the job descriptions and classifications thereof. UPON MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER , SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER , THE FOLLOWING WAS PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT AN OFFICIAL MEETING HELD ON March 28, 2024, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ATTEST: , MARIA ORTIZ, City Clerk AVENAL CITY OF AVENAL ****************** NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: Page 1 of 2 March 28, 2024 Pg. 24  1. Found that the foregoing recitals are true; 2. Approved and adopted the one job descriptions in ATTACHMENT A; to this resolution; 3. Approved the creation of one employment position and classification within the Police Department which shall be governed by the job description in ATTACHMENT A for the Property & Evidence Officer position. 4. Unless a budget amendment is necessary, in which case it shall be added to a future Council meeting agenda, the new employment positions created by this resolution shall be considered funded under the existing City budgets for the relevant departments or special budget circumstances; and 5. Authorized the City Manager, City Clerk and all relevant City staff to carry out the terms and conditions of this resolution and to take all steps reasonably necessary, proper and/or convenient and/or incidental thereto. ****************** Page 2 of 2 March 28, 2024 Pg. 25