Chowchilla public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a construction bid for pickleball courts and an agreement for regional planning grants. The meeting also includes the annual reorganization to elect a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.

• Construction bid for pickleball courts at Edward Ray Park to JT2 Inc. (DBA Todd Companies) for $192,750.00
• Acceptance of $10,000 from United Way of Fresno & Madera Counties for the CERF Program
• Agreement with Madera County Transportation Commission for REAP 1.0 Grants Program
• Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
• Resolution regarding employer-employee relations rules for recognized employee organizations

City Council

The City Council will discuss awarding a contract for urban runoff management and review a new fire engine presentation. The body is also considering legal representation for water contamination litigation and updates to building codes.

• Contract award for Urban Runoff Management Project for $2,811,990.00
• Retainer agreement with Frazer Law, PLC, and Ventura Law regarding PFOA/PFAS in water and soil
• Development Agreement 23-0174 for Sessions Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 17-0006
• Amendments to Title 15 – Buildings and Construction of the Chowchilla Municipal Code
• Annual renewal for California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Grant Programs

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 20, 2023, has been cancelled. No other business was listed.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the formation of Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 and a corresponding special tax. The meeting includes decisions on a development agreement for the Sessions Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map and updates to the city's Housing Element.

• Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 and authorization of a special tax
• Development Agreement 23-0174 for the Sessions Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 17-0006
• Submission of the 2024-2032 Housing Element Update to the State of California
• Amendment to the 2023/2024 Salary Scale for Public Works Facilities Supervisor
• Rejection of claim FR101569 from Evangelina Quintero, Iliana Tapia, and Osiel Tapia

City Council

The City Council will consider budget amendments for Measure N and an agreement for architectural services for accessory dwelling units. The meeting also includes discussions on delaying business license fees for semi-mobile food vendors and an update on a multi-family housing project.

• Budget amendments for Measure N for Fiscal Year 2023/2024
• Architectural services agreement with Gary Rogers, Inc. for accessory dwelling unit design plans
• Resolution to delay revised business license fees for semi-mobile food vendors
• Public hearing regarding amendments to the Chowchilla Municipal Code
• Donation of a bronze plaque to the Chowchilla District Historical Society

Planning Commission

The Chowchilla Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending City Council approval of Development Agreement 23-0174 for the Lone Oak (Sessions) Vesting Tentative Map, a 203-lot residential project. The commission will also review the public draft of the 2024-2032 Housing Element and approve the August 16, 2023 meeting minutes. The development agreement includes terms for impact fees and city improvements, though one section on intersection reimbursement costs remains under negotiation.

• Public hearing on Development Agreement 23-0174 for Lone Oak Vesting Tentative Map (APN 001-410-005), 203 residential lots
• Review of 2024-2032 Housing Element public draft
• Approval of August 16, 2023 Planning Commission minutes
• Development agreement includes three 5-year terms and sets per-unit development impact fees
• Reimbursement costs for Robertson Boulevard and Washington Drive intersection improvements still under negotiation

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee's regular meeting scheduled for October 16, 2023, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2024, at 5:30pm. This notice is procedural only, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for October 16, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for January 15, 2024 at 5:30pm

City Council

The Chowchilla City Council will hold a closed session to evaluate the City Administrator's performance, then in open session consider resolutions to establish a new Community Facilities District (CFD 2023-1) to replace CFD 2006-1 and to incur bonded indebtedness for it. They will also approve the Measure T Annual Expenditure Plan for FY 2023/24, a contract for public opinion research on Measure N renewal, and routine consent items including minutes and the September warrant register.

• Resolution to establish CFD 2023-1 (replacing CFD 2006-1) and authorize special taxes
• Resolution to incur bonded indebtedness for proposed CFD 2023-1
• Resolution approving Measure T Annual Expenditure Plan FY 2023/24 for MCTA
• Agreement with FM3 for public opinion research on Measure N renewal (2024 ballot)
• Acceptance of public street and utility easement for Road 16/5th Street Curve Reconstruction

City Council

The Chowchilla City Council will consider approving an agreement with Lew Edwards Group to place a reauthorization of Measure N before voters on the 2024 General Election ballot, and a separate agreement with NBS for ongoing services for Community Facilities District (CFD) 2022-1. The council will also receive an outreach update on Measure T, a countywide transportation sales tax, and consider routine consent items including approval of meeting minutes, the August 2023 financial report, and contracts for landscape maintenance and regional transportation funding.

• Resolution to approve agreement with Lew Edwards Group for Measure N reauthorization on 2024 ballot
• Resolution to authorize professional services agreement with NBS for CFD 2022-1 services
• Resolution awarding landscape and right-of-way maintenance contract to Grover Landscape Services, Inc.
• Resolution approving master agreement with Madera County Transportation Commission for FY 2022/2023 RSTP exchange funding
• Measure T outreach update: $156M generated to date, $217M expected by sunset; renewal considered for Nov 2024

Planning Commission

The Chowchilla Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for September 20, 2023, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for October 18, 2023. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and public posting details, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for September 20, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for October 18, 2023
• Agenda posted at Chowchilla City Hall, 130 S. Second Street

Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee

The Citizen's Oversight Committee for Measure N Public Safety Tax will approve the minutes from the September 19, 2022 meeting. The committee will also receive an informational presentation on fiscal year 2022-23 accomplishments and 2023-24 budget highlights. No new ordinances or contracts are being voted on at this special meeting.

• Approval of September 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• FY 2022-23 expected revenue of $2,516,647 and expenses of $3,414,198
• FY 2023-24 projected revenue of $2,672,604 and expenses of $2,909,530
• Fire Department Phase 1 expansion completed with training room and four engine bays
• Purchase of one police patrol vehicle and CAD/RMS software

City Council

The Chowchilla City Council will consider several resolutions, including awarding a $688,086 construction contract for the Robertson/Kings & Robertson/Trinity Alley Paving Project, approving new agreements with school districts for the Campus Resource Officer Program, and approving a side letter with the police officers association. The council will also hold a public hearing on amending the Master User Fee Schedule and receive an informational presentation on the Housing Element for 2024-2032. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes, the July 2023 check register, and a financial report.

• Resolution awarding $688,086 construction contract to Avison Construction for alley paving project
• Resolution approving new Campus Resource Officer agreements with Chowchilla Elementary and Union High School Districts
• Public hearing on resolution amending Master User Fee Schedule
• Resolution approving side letter agreement with Chowchilla Police Officers Association
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for fleet services

The City Council approved several resolutions including a construction contract for alley paving and new agreements for the Campus Resource Officer Program. The council also amended the Master User Fee Schedule and approved a side letter agreement with the Police Officers Association.

• Awarded $688,086 construction contract for Robertson/Kings & Robertson/Trinity Alley Paving Project to Avison Construction, Inc.
• Approved Resolution 64-23 for Campus Resource Officer Program agreements with Chowchilla Elementary and Union High School Districts
• Approved Resolution 63-23 amending the Master User Fee Schedule
• Approved Resolution 66-23 side letter agreement with the Chowchilla Police Officers Association
• Approved Resolution 67-23 for a Deposit/Reimbursement Agreement regarding a proposed Community Facilities District
• Approved Resolution 62-23 authorizing an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for fleet services
• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes, July 2023 check register, and July 2023 financial report

Planning Commission

The Chowchilla Planning Commission will hear an informational presentation on the Housing Element Cycle 2024-2032, with no action or recommendation at this time. The presentation covers the process for updating the Housing Element to comply with state law and maintain eligibility for housing-related grants. The commission will also consider approving the April 19, 2023 meeting minutes and receive staff updates on city projects.

• Housing Element Cycle 2024-2032 informational presentation (no action)
• Approval of April 19, 2023 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Planning Commission reorganization to fill Vice Chair vacancy
• Staff updates on various city projects (informational only)

City Council

The August 8, 2023 Chowchilla City Council meeting is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Chowchilla City Council will hold a closed session on labor negotiations with the police officer association, then an open session covering routine consent items, a public hearing on landscape district assessments, and several new business items. Key actions include a housing subrecipient agreement, a resolution supporting Caltrans improvements to SR 233/Robertson Boulevard, and increasing the fireworks sales permit to five.

• Resolution accepting improvements and filing Notice of Completion for Humboldt Avenue Street Improvements Project
• Ordinance amending public purchasing and procurement code sections 4.04.070, 4.04.105, 4.04.160
• Resolution approving Transportation Development Act fund applications for FY 2023/2024
• Resolution confirming assessments for Landscape Maintenance and Lighting District No. 90-1 for FY 2023-2024
• Resolution supporting Caltrans District 6 improvements to SR 233/Robertson Boulevard corridor using IIJA funds

The City Council approved a subrecipient agreement with Self Help Enterprises for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program and supported Caltrans funding for the SR 233/Robertson Boulevard Corridor. The council also passed a series of consent items including public purchasing code amendments and street improvement completions.

• Approved Resolution 61-23 for Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program agreement with Self Help Enterprises
• Approved Resolution 60-23 supporting IIJA funds for SR 233/Robertson Boulevard Corridor (3-1)
• Approved Resolution 59-23 for Landscape Maintenance and Lighting District No. 90-1 annual assessments
• Approved Ordinance 514-23 amending Municipal Code regarding public purchasing and procurement
• Approved Resolution 56-23 accepting Humboldt Avenue Street Improvements Project completion
• Approved Resolution 57-23 for FY 2023/2024 Transportation Development Act fund applications
• Approved Resolution 58-23 updating Title VI Program for Chowchilla Area Transit Express (CATX)
• Denied/Tabled increase of fireworks sales permits to five (no motion)

Planning Commission

The Chowchilla Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 19, 2023, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for August 16, 2023. This notice is procedural only, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting of July 19, 2023 cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for August 16, 2023
• Notice posted July 6, 2023 at Chowchilla City Hall, 130 S. Second Street

Airport Advisory Committee

The Chowchilla Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss airport operations, including an informational report on hangar vacancies and the wait-list, a discussion of the Airport Capital Improvement Program, and a request for a recommendation on transient agricultural spraying operations. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no consent calendar or deferred business items.

• Swearing in of committee members by City Clerk Joann McClendon
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Informational report on hangar vacancies and wait-list
• Discussion of Airport Capital Improvement Program
• Discussion and request for recommendation on transient agricultural spraying operations

City Council

The City Council approved an emergency agreement with the California Rural Water Association and updated the 2023/24 salary scale. Council also approved amended guidelines for the CDBG Coronavirus Aid Small Business Loan and introduced an ordinance regarding public purchasing and procurement.

• Approved introduction of ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 4.04 regarding public purchasing and procurement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #53-23 amending 2023/24 salary scale to include Accounting Technician I, Accounting Technician II, and Utility Billing Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #54-23 amending Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Coronavirus Aid Small Business Loan program guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #55-23 declaring an emergency to approve a Specialized Utility Services Program Agreement with California Rural Water Association (unanimous)
• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes and June 2023 check register (unanimous)
• Conducted fireworks booth sales permit drawing for 2024 and 2025

City Council

The Chowchilla City Council will hold a joint meeting with the Redevelopment Successor Agency and Public Finance Authority to consider adopting the 2023/24 fiscal year budgets for the city, successor agency, and finance authority, along with the Gann Appropriation Limit and salary scale amendment. They will also hear a Caltrans workshop on a proposed pavement rehabilitation project for State Route 233 (Robertson Blvd) with potential Complete Streets funding. Consent items include approving meeting minutes, financial reports, and a fireworks display permit.

• Caltrans workshop: $5.4M pavement rehab on SR 233 (Robertson Blvd) from Avenue 24 ½ to SR 99, construction fall 2026
• Consider $4.0M IIJA Complete Streets funding for bikeways, crosswalks, curb extensions
• Adopt resolutions for 2023/24 budgets (City, RDA, PFA, Gann limit, salary scale)
• Resolution of intention to levy Landscape Maintenance and Lighting District No. 90-1 assessment
• Approve April and May 2023 financial reports

The City Council unanimously approved the operating and capital budgets, the Redevelopment Successor Agency budget, and the Public Finance Authority budget for the 2023/24 fiscal year. The council also approved a salary scale amendment and an annual assessment for a landscape and lighting district.

• Approved 2023/24 City Operating and Capital Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2023/24 Redevelopment Successor Agency Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2023/24 Public Financing Authority Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #51-23 establishing the 2023-2024 appropriation limit (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #52-23 amending the city salary scale for July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #49-23 to levy annual assessment for Landscape Maintenance and Lighting District No. 90-1 (unanimous)
• Approved aerial fireworks display at Chowchilla Fairgrounds for July 8, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes and April/May 2023 financial reports (unanimous)

City Council

The Chowchilla City Council is reviewing the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, which includes detailed revenue and expenditure plans for all city funds, capital projects, and debt service. The agenda is primarily a budget presentation and adoption item, with no other substantive actions listed.

• Proposed FY 2023-2024 operating and capital budget
• Capital projects include Berenda Slough Bridge, Riverside/11th & Kings, Alley Paving, and Bridge Preventative Maintenance
• Debt service schedules for pension obligation bonds and water/wastewater loans
• Salary scale resolution for FY 2023-2024
• Gann appropriation limit resolution

Planning Commission

The Chowchilla Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for June 21, 2023, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for July 19, 2023. This notice is procedural only, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting scheduled for July 19, 2023

City Council

The Chowchilla City Council will hold a budget workshop for fiscal year 2023/24 and consider several resolutions, including awarding a $199,865.40 contract for the 2024-2032 Housing Element to Precision Engineering. The council will also discuss a commercial incentives program, a salary scale amendment, and forming a Measure N ad hoc committee. Public hearings are scheduled for abandoned vehicles, procurement policy, and a general plan amendment.

• Award $199,865.40 contract to Precision Engineering for 2024-2032 Housing Element
• Public hearing on abandoned vehicles per Municipal Code Section 10.40
• Resolution updating City's Procurement Policy and Procedures
• Resolution approving General Plan Amendment 23-0006 to comply with state law
• 2023/24 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop

The City Council approved several resolutions including a new commercial incentives program and updates to the city's procurement policy and General Plan. The council also awarded a housing element contract to Precision Engineering and established a Measure N Ad Hoc Committee.

• Approved $199,865.40 contract to Precision Engineering for 2024-2032 Housing Element (unanimous)
• Approved Commercial Incentives Program for new businesses in specific zones (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 44-23 updating Procurement Policy and Procedures (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 45-23 amending General Plan Text for state law compliance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 46-23 adding Human Resources Manager to 2022/23 Salary Scale (unanimous)
• Formed Measure N Ad Hoc Committee with Council Members Chavez and Troost (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 42-23 designating SB1 Road Repair and Accountability Act projects (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 43-23 for Landscape Maintenance and Lighting District No. 90-1 assessments (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to finalize the New Beacon and Beacon Tower Project at the municipal airport and establish funding structures for housing programs. The body adopted resolutions to accept the completed airport improvements and amend the fiscal year 2022/23 budget to create a special fund for the CalHOME program. Additionally, the council held a public hearing on the 2023 weed abatement program and discussed the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Adoption of resolution accepting the New Beacon and Beacon Tower Project, funded by a $236,867 FAA grant, with a final cost of $228,618.11
• Amendment of the Fiscal Year 2022/23 City Budget to create Special Fund No. 460 with $700,000 for the CalHOME Program
• Public hearing on the 2023 Weed Abatement Program, where owners of non-compliant properties may protest; a $100 citation fee applies if the city must abate
• Approval of a Subrecipient Agreement with Self-Help Enterprises to implement the 2018 and 2019 HOME Programs
• Discussion regarding the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds

The City Council approved agreements with Self-Help Enterprises to implement HOME housing programs and amended the budget to create associated special funds. The Council also directed the use of remaining ARPA funds for water infrastructure and approved the 2023 weed abatement process.

• Approved Resolution 35-23 accepting improvements for the New Beacon and Beacon Tower Project
• Approved Resolution 36-23 amending the FY 2022/23 budget for the CalHOME Program
• Approved Resolution 37-23 regarding 2023 Weed Abatement protests and documentation
• Directed staff to use remaining ARPA funds for a new well, water line extensions to Berenda Slough, and a generator for Well 1A
• Approved Resolution 38-23 rejecting a bid for the HOME Services RFP
• Approved Resolution 39-23 and 40-23 for subrecipient agreements with Self-Help Enterprises for 2018 and 2019 HOME programs
• Approved Resolution 41-23 amending the FY 2022/23 budget to create special funds for HOME and Program Income Programs

City Council

The May 23, 2023 Chowchilla City Council meeting is cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Commission

The Chowchilla Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for May 17, 2023, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for June 21, 2023. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting of May 17, 2023 cancelled
• Next regular meeting scheduled for June 21, 2023

City Council

The Chowchilla City Council will consider several resolutions, including terminating the local COVID-19 emergency declared in March 2020, adopting a Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan, and amending the budget for the CalHOME program. They will also vote on renewing the police department's military equipment use authorization and a memorandum of understanding with the Chowchilla Historical Society. The agenda includes proclamations for Police Officer Week and Public Works Week, and a presentation on mosquito awareness.

• Resolution to terminate COVID-19 local emergency (March 2020)
• Resolution to adopt Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) Rollout Plan for CARB compliance
• Resolution to amend FY 2022/23 budget for CalHOME program implementation
• Resolution renewing police military equipment use authorization (Ordinance 509-22)
• Resolution authorizing MOU with Chowchilla Historical Society

The City Council approved several resolutions, including the termination of the March 2020 COVID-19 local emergency. The council also authorized a zero-emission bus rollout plan and amended the 2022/23 budget for the CalHOME program.

• Terminated COVID-19 March 2020 Proclaimed Local Emergency (Resolution 34-23)
• Approved submission of Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) Rollout Plan to CARB (Resolution 32-23)
• Amended FY 2022/23 City Budget to implement CalHOME Program (Resolution 33-23)
• Authorized MOU with Chowchilla Historical Society (Resolution 31-23)
• Appointed Mr. Hale to Planning Commission and Mr. Kelley to Airport Advisory Committee
• Renewed police department policy on military equipment use (Resolution 30-23)
• Amended Planning Commission meeting times (Resolution 29-23)
• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes and April 2023 check register

City Council

The Chowchilla City Council will consider routine consent items including meeting minutes, financial reports for February and March 2023, a quarterly fee waiver report, and a resolution authorizing an airport land lease with Thiel Air Care, Inc. They will also hear a presentation on quarterly financial investments and discuss the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds. A proclamation will honor National Crime Victims' Week.

• Resolution authorizing airport land lease with Thiel Air Care, Inc.
• Discussion on use of American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Quarterly Financial Investments Report
• Approval of February and March 2023 financial statements
• Quarterly Fee Waiver Report (no waivers issued)

The City Council approved a consent calendar that included a resolution to execute an airport land lease. The council also directed staff to table a discussion on American Rescue Plan Act funds pending more information on the water system.

• Approved Resolution 28-23 authorizing airport land lease agreement with Thiel Air Care, Inc.
• Approved April 11, 2023 Joint Meeting Minutes
• Accepted February and March 2023 Financials
• Accepted March 2023 Check Register
• Approved Quarterly Fee Waiver and PMP Reports
• Tabled use of American Rescue Plan Act Funds for further water system information

Planning Commission

The Chowchilla Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for two caretaker residential units at the Allwire Inc. facility and a General Plan amendment for state law compliance. They will also consider a resolution setting meeting days, times, and locations, and approve the March 15 meeting minutes.

• CUP 23-0001: 2 caretaker units at Allwire Inc., 16395 Avenue 24 ½ (APN 002-250-016)
• General Plan Amendment 23-0006: strategic updates for state law compliance
• Resolution for regular Planning Commission meeting days, times, locations
• Approval of March 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Planning Commission reorganization (Vice Chair election)

Airport Advisory Committee

The City of Chowchilla Airport Advisory Committee's regular meeting scheduled for April 17, 2023, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for July 17, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The cancellation notice was posted by Senior Administrative Supervisor Wendy Smith on April 11, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting July 17, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
• Notice posted April 11, 2023 at 2:15 p.m.

City Council

The Chowchilla City Council will hold a joint meeting with the Public Financing Authority, starting with a closed session on anticipated litigation. In open session, the council will consider routine consent items, including approving meeting minutes, a lease termination agreement, and a transit funding application. The main new business items are accepting the FY 2021-2022 financial audit and discussing Measure N, with no staff report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 potential case)
• Consent: Resolution to execute and record a Termination Agreement for leases on Ed Ray Park recreation building (625 N. 15th St.) and Chowchilla Senior Center (820 Robertson Blvd.)
• Consent: Resolution approving amendment to State Transit Assistance (STA) funds application for FY 2022/23 to Madera County Transportation Commission
• New business: Presentation and acceptance of FY 2021-2022 financial statement audit
• New business: Discussion and/or direction regarding Measure N (no staff report)

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including resolutions for a termination agreement and state transit assistance funds. The Council also accepted the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Financial Statement Audit and directed staff to include Measure N on the 2024 ballot.

• Approved March 28, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
• Approved March 30, 2023 City Council Goal Setting Workshop Meeting Minutes
• Adopted Resolution 26-23 authorizing a Termination Agreement and Certificate of Acceptance
• Adopted Resolution 27-23 amending the State Transit Assistance (STA) Funds application for FY 2022/23
• Accepted the City’s Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Financial Statement Audit
• Directed staff to place Measure N on the 2024 ballot

City Council

The City of Chowchilla held a special meeting on March 30, 2023, specifically for a Goal Setting Workshop. The sole agenda item was a discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2023/2024 goals and priorities to be incorporated into the budget. No other decisions, ordinances, or contracts were listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2023/2024 goals and priorities for the budget

The City Council conducted a workshop to discuss department budget requests for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. Council members also reviewed survey results submitted by residents and stakeholders. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

City Council

The Chowchilla City Council will consider awarding a contract for the Well No. 15 test hole, approve a subrecipient agreement for the CalHOME program, accept annual progress reports, and review the mid-year budget for FY 2022/23. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance amending development impact fees and a closed session on anticipated litigation.

• Resolution awarding Well No. 15 test hole contract for $803,895
• Subrecipient agreement with Self Help Enterprises for CalHOME program
• Second reading of ordinance amending Title 17.40 and adopting Title 17.42
• Acceptance of 2022 General Plan and Housing Element annual progress reports
• Mid-year budget update for FY 2022/23

The City Council approved several resolutions including a contract for a well test hole and budget changes for the 2022/23 fiscal year. The council also approved agreements to implement the CalHOME program and accepted annual progress reports for the General Plan and Housing Element.

• Approved $803,895 contract for Well No. 15 Test Hole (unanimous)
• Approved subrecipient agreement with Self Help Enterprises for CalHOME program (unanimous)
• Approved monitoring agreement with California Department of Housing and Community Development (unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 General Plan and Annual Housing Element Progress Reports (unanimous)
• Approved mid-year budget changes for FY 2022/23 (unanimous)
• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 513-23 amending Title 17.40 and adopting Title 17.42 of Municipal Code (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chowchilla Planning Commission will hear presentations on the city's 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Housing Element Progress Report, which summarize progress on implementing the General Plan and housing goals. The commission may ask questions but will not take formal action; the reports will go to the City Council for acceptance before being submitted to state agencies. The agenda also includes approval of the January 26, 2023 special meeting minutes and a reorganization of the commission.

• Discussion of 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Housing Element Progress Report
• Approval of January 26, 2023 special meeting minutes
• Planning Commission reorganization (election of officers)
• 2022 housing data: 79 proposed units in Rancho Calera Block 4, 19 single-family homes on Oleander Dr/Ct approved and built

City Council

The Chowchilla City Council will consider approving a $1.2 million design/build contract for the Fire Station Expansion and Renovation Project, along with change orders totaling $66,623. They will also hold a public hearing on new development impact fees and a temporary 24-month reduction in residential fees. Other items include purchasing OpenGov procurement software for $35,365 and approving the February 2023 check register.

• Award $1,204,700 to Diede Construction for Fire Station Expansion and Renovation
• Approve change orders totaling $66,623 for the fire station project
• Public hearing on new development impact fees and temporary residential fee reduction (July 1, 2023–June 30, 2025)
• Purchase OpenGov procurement software for $35,365
• Approve February 2023 check register

The City Council awarded a design/build contract for the Fire Station Expansion and Renovation Project and approved temporary reductions for residential development fees. The Council also authorized the purchase of procurement software and approved several infrastructure resolutions.

• Awarded $990,000 Fire Station Expansion and Renovation Project to Diede Construction, Inc. (Passed with Mayor Smith voting 'no')
• Approved temporary reduction of single-family and multi-family residential development fees from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025
• Approved purchase of OpenGov Procurement Software Platform for $35,3653.00
• Approved $66,623.00 for Change Order No. 1 and No. 2 for Fire Station Expansion and Renovation Project
• Approved implementation of proposed development impact fees per CMC Section 17.76
• Approved donation to Chowchilla Union High School Class of 2023 for senior graduation activities
• Adopted Resolution 16-23 declaring a public nuisance due to weed growth
• Approved Resolution 15-23 accepting improvements for Police Department Domestic Water Piping Retrofit Project

City Council

The February 28, 2023 City Council meeting is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Commission

The February 15, 2023 regular Planning Commission meeting is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2023. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting March 15, 2023

City Council

The Chowchilla City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on anticipated litigation, followed by an open session. The main business includes considering a resolution opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, approving budget amendments for Measure N to replace a totaled patrol vehicle, and approving the Madera County Economic Development Commission's 2023-2024 fiscal year budget proposal. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, the January 2023 check register, and a resolution to apply for the AB 836 Clean Air Centers Pilot Program.

• Resolution opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act)
• Budget amendments for Measure N to replace a totaled patrol vehicle
• Approval of Madera County Economic Development Commission's 2023-2024 budget proposal
• Resolution authorizing application for AB 836 Clean Air Centers Pilot Program
• Approval of January 2023 check register

The City Council met on February 14, 2023. The only substantive action recorded in the open session was the unanimous approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The Chowchilla City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a proclamation recognizing the city's centennial anniversary. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment. Public participation is available in person or via Zoom.

• Proclamation of the City of Chowchilla's Centennial Anniversary

The City Council held a special meeting to receive certificates of recognition for the city's Centennial Anniversary. Legislative offices presented certificates and celebrations were announced for the year.

• Received Centennial Anniversary certificates from Supervisor David Rogers, Congressman John S. Duarte, Senator Anna Caballero, and Assembly Member Esmeralda Soria

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution allowing the Chowchilla Historical Society to apply for State of California Historical Designation for the former County Library. The Council also assigned the City Administrator or designee to handle alcohol license convenience determinations. Several routine financial and administrative items were approved via the consent calendar.

• Approved Resolution #07-23 authorizing historical designation application for former County Library (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #08-23 assigning City Administrator or designee to make Public Convenience or Necessity determinations for ABC licenses (Unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2023 Special and Regular City Council Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved December 2022 Financials (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions 05-23 and 01-23 approving the Annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Redevelopment Successor Agency (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 06-23 authorizing continued use of remote teleconferencing (Unanimous)
• Approved Quarterly Waiver Report (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chowchilla Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for January 18, 2023, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2023. This agenda contains only the cancellation notice and no substantive items.

• Regular Planning Commission meeting of January 18, 2023 cancelled
• Next regular meeting scheduled for February 15, 2023

City Council

The Chowchilla City Council is holding a special meeting with one new business item: considering adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Administrator to implement teleconferenced public meetings under Assembly Bill 361. The resolution is required for the council to continue remote meeting capabilities during the COVID-19 state of emergency, and would need to be re-adopted every 30 days. No fiscal impact is foreseen.

• Resolution authorizing teleconferenced public meetings under AB 361 and Government Code Section 54953
• Remote participation via Zoom and phone available for the public
• Meeting held at City Hall, 130 S. Second Street, Chowchilla, CA

The City Council held a special meeting to address the use of remote teleconferencing. The council unanimously approved a resolution to authorize these provisions under AB 361 and Government Code Section 54653.

• Approved Resolution # 01-23 authorizing use of remote teleconferencing provisions (unanimous)

City Council

The Chowchilla City Council will hold a closed session to negotiate terms for property at 235 Robertson Boulevard, then in open session consider a resolution to exchange exempt surplus land, set the time and location for regular meetings, and discuss the former County Library. The agenda also includes routine consent items like approving minutes, the December check register, and appointments, plus recognition of the new police chief.

• Closed session: real property negotiation for 235 Robertson Boulevard (APN 002-051-010)
• Resolution authorizing exchange of comparable exempt surplus land (APN 002-280-027 and portion of Tract 1)
• Resolution establishing time, days, and location of regular City Council meetings
• Discussion and/or direction on the former County Library
• Approval of December 2022 check register and CalRecycle application

The City Council updated the schedule for regular meetings and authorized the exchange of exempt surplus land. Council also directed staff to seek a resolution for the historical designation of the former County Library.

• Approved Resolution #04-23 changing regular meeting times to 3:00 p.m. for Closed Session and 4:00 p.m. for Open Session (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #03-23 authorizing the exchange of exempt surplus land (APN 002-280-027 & Portion of Tract 1) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #02-23 for CalRecycle Annual City/County Payment Program application (unanimous)
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 2022 check register (unanimous)
• Approved Madera County Mosquito & Vector Control District appointments (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring back a resolution for the Historical Society to apply for historical designation of the former County Library