Avenal public meetings in 2021

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council voted unanimously to extend the local COVID-19 emergency declaration for another 60 days, reaffirming that the state of emergency continues to impact in-person meetings. The council also approved the city manager's travel to the 2022 League of California Cities City Managers Conference in Monterey, with lodging at the Stagecoach Lodge. The meeting included a closed session on labor negotiations and a performance evaluation for the city manager, with no reportable actions.

• Extended local COVID-19 emergency declaration for 60 days (5-0)
• Approved city manager's travel to 2022 City Managers Conference in Monterey (5-0)

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council/Successor Agency/PFA will hold a regular meeting on December 9, 2021, with a closed session for anticipated litigation, labor negotiations, and a City Manager performance evaluation. The council will consider consent items, including ratifying employee negotiating team offers and adopting a purchasing ordinance amendment, plus new business on opioid settlement agreements, a professional services agreement for a zoning ordinance, and organic waste handling ordinances. They will also discuss extending two local emergencies and writing a letter to President Biden about drought and water infrastructure.

• Consider authorizing City Manager to sign opioid settlement agreements with Janssen and distributors (McKesson, AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal)
• Consider awarding professional services agreement for Comprehensive Zoning and Land Division Ordinance
• First reading of ordinance and urgency ordinance for organic waste and edible food handling
• Consider extending local emergencies declared March 24, 2020 and May 27, 2021
• Ratify expenses for 2021 Operation Gobble food distribution under ARPA

The Avenal City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including adopting an urgency ordinance for organic waste and edible food handling, authorizing the city manager to sign national opioid settlement agreements, and awarding a contract for zoning ordinance updates. The council also extended local emergencies for COVID-19 and severe water shortage, and tabled a planning commission appointment.

• Adopted urgency ordinance 2021-03 for organic waste and edible food handling (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance 2021-02 for organic waste and edible food handling (4-0)
• Authorized city manager to sign opioid settlement agreements (Resolution 2021-52) (4-0)
• Awarded contract to QK Inc. for zoning and land division ordinance update (Resolution 2021-53) (4-0)
• Extended local emergency for COVID-19 (4-0)
• Extended local emergency for severe water shortage (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including resolutions 2021-49, 2021-50, 2021-51 and ordinance 2021-01 (4-0)
• Tabled planning commission appointment to later meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Avenal Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with no public hearings and no old business. The agenda includes staff updates on new hires, legislative updates, and economic development activity reports. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Staff updates on new Community and Economic Development Director and Community Development Assistant
• Legislative updates from City Attorney's office
• Economic/Community Development Activity Update

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The City of Avenal Council meets to consider extending local emergencies declared in 2020 and 2021. The agenda includes a vote to purchase a 6-inch water pump for the Utilities Department and an ordinance amending purchasing procedures. A study session will review the proposed ARPA Infrastructure Project List.

• Consider extending Local Emergency declared on March 24, 2020
• Consider extending Local Emergency declared on May 27, 2021
• Consider purchase of 6” Water Pump & Accessories for Utilities Department
• Consider Ordinance Amending Purchasing System in Chapter 8 of Title 3
• Study Session: Proposed ARPA Infrastructure Project List

The Avenal City Council voted unanimously to extend two local emergency declarations—one for COVID-19 and one for severe water shortage—each for 60 days. They also approved the purchase of a backup water pump and accessories for $12,673 from Absolute Water Pumps, funded by ARPA. The council appointed Edgar Garcia to the Planning Commission and introduced an ordinance to raise small purchase limits. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Extended COVID-19 local emergency for 60 days (5-0)
• Extended severe water shortage local emergency for 60 days (5-0)
• Appointed Edgar Garcia to Planning Commission (4-year term)
• Approved $12,673 purchase of water pump and accessories from Absolute Water Pumps (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending purchasing system (5-0)

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for November 11, 2021, was adjourned because a quorum was not present. The meeting was rescheduled to reconvene on November 17, 2021, at 6:00 P.M.

• Adjournment of the November 11, 2021, City Council meeting

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The City Council and Successor Agency will meet to confer with negotiators regarding the terms of a potential property transaction involving Dollar General. The agenda also includes discussions on extending local emergencies and adopting resolutions for teleconferenced meetings.

• Real property negotiations for APN: 040-301-017, 040-301-026, & 040-301-028 with Dollar General
• Discussion on extending local emergencies declared March 24, 2020, and May 27, 2021
• Adoption of Resolution 2021-48 to continue teleconferenced meetings per AB 361
• Appointment for a vacant Planning Commission seat
• Ratification of employee bargaining unit offers for fiscal years 2021-2024

The Avenal City Council voted unanimously to extend two local emergency declarations—one for COVID-19 and one for severe water shortage—for another 60 days. It also adopted Resolution 2021-48 to continue teleconferenced meetings under AB 361, and joined the Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for $250. The council tabled a Planning Commission appointment and approved the consent calendar, including a CalHome housing application.

• Extended COVID-19 local emergency for 60 days (5-0)
• Extended severe water shortage local emergency for 60 days (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-48 to continue teleconferenced meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Joined Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for $250 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including CalHome application and labor negotiation offers (5-0)
• Tabled Planning Commission appointment and directed staff to advertise vacancy

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council will meet to consider extending two local emergency declarations, approving a generator purchase for Veterans Hall, and entering into several agreements. The agenda also includes a study session on a proposed ARPA infrastructure project list, closed-session litigation and negotiation items, and informational presentations on redistricting, the landfill, and an EV carshare program.

• Consider extending local emergency declared March 24, 2020
• Consider extending local emergency declared May 27, 2021
• Approval of generator purchase for Veterans Hall under CalOES FY20 grant
• Agreement with CivicPlus for board/agenda software subscription
• Change order for wastewater plant solar project under Drinking Water State Revolving Funds grant

The Avenal City Council approved several resolutions: purchasing a $41,286.40 generator for Veterans Hall, entering a CivicPlus software agreement, approving a change order for the wastewater solar project, and supporting labor offers to employee bargaining units. They also extended local emergencies for COVID-19 and severe water shortage, and approved an MOU with the Avenal Rotary Club for Pistachio Days.

• Approved Resolution 2021-42 authorizing Caltrans master agreement (5-0)
• Extended COVID-19 local emergency for 30 days (5-0)
• Extended severe water shortage local emergency for 30 days (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-43 for generator purchase at $41,286.40 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-44 for CivicPlus software agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-45 for wastewater solar change order (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Avenal Rotary Club for Pistachio Days (4-0, Gravelle absent)
• Approved Resolution 2021-46 supporting labor offers (5-0)

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council is holding a special meeting with no study session. The only substantive item is an informational presentation on redistricting by Ruth López, Executive Director of Valley Voices. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items: call to order, roll call, public comment, closing comments, and adjournment.

• Redistricting presentation by Valley Voices (informational)
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)
• Council members receive $300 per month compensation
• Meeting held via Zoom and in person at Avenal Theater & Event Center

The Avenal City Council met in a special session and received an informational presentation on redistricting from Valley Voices. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting, which also included public comments and announcements.

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council voted unanimously to extend two local emergency declarations—one for COVID-19 and one for severe water shortage—by 30 days each. They also ratified the purchase of server equipment and authorized payment of up to $5,091 to UFW for gift cards used as incentives at a September 19 vaccination event. The meeting included informational discussions on noise ordinance enforcement, traffic undulations, and street sweeper scheduling, but no formal action was taken on those items.

• Extended COVID-19 local emergency for 30 days (4-0)
• Extended severe water shortage local emergency for 30 days (4-0)
• Ratified purchase of server equipment (4-0)
• Authorized payment to UFW for gift cards up to $5,091 (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and financial statement (4-0)
• Moved closed session to end of meeting and added potential litigation item (4-0)

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council will meet to discuss and act on several items, including converting the Theater Department into a new Information Technology (IT) Department and reclassifying the Theater/Event Coordinator position to IT Manager. They will also consider extending two local emergency declarations and approving attendance at a city managers seminar. The agenda includes a closed session for anticipated litigation, real property negotiations with Dollar General, and labor negotiations.

• Closed session: anticipated litigation (2 potential cases), real property negotiation with Dollar General (APN 040-301-017, 040-301-026, 040-301-028), labor negotiations with City Employees Bargaining Units 1-5 / APOA
• Consent calendar: approval of minutes, updating JSO Resolution/Agreement to School Resource Officer (Resolution 2020-41), Addendum No.1 to Willdan Agreement, PD out-of-state travel-training request
• Old business: consider extending local emergency declared March 24, 2020 and May 27, 2021
• New business: modifying Theater Department into new IT Department; reclassifying Theater/Event Coordinator to IT Manager
• New business: consider approval for new City Managers Seminar hosted by California City Management Foundation

The City Council voted to rename the Theater Department as the Information Technology Department and to reclassify the Theater/Event Coordinator position into an IT Manager role, which will be filled. The council also approved extending two local emergency declarations (COVID-19 and severe water shortage) by 30 days, and authorized the City Manager to travel to a seminar in Pasadena.

• Approved consent calendar, including minutes, SRO agreement, and Willdan addendum.
• Extended the COVID-19 local emergency declaration by 30 days.
• Extended the severe water shortage local emergency declaration by 30 days.
• Renamed Department 10.08050 from Theater Department to Information Technology Department.
• Retired the Theater/Event Coordinator role and replaced it with an IT Manager role, to be filled.
• Authorized City Manager travel to the New and Future City Managers Seminar, Nov 5-7, 2021, in Pasadena.

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The City Council will consider a draft budget for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and review proposals for a Prop 218 rate study regarding water and wastewater. The meeting also includes discussions on general taxes, redistricting, and extending local emergency declarations.

• Draft Budget for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
• Proposals for Prop 218 Rate Study for Water & Wastewater
• Purchase of handheld radios for the Police Department
• Extension of Local Emergency declared March 24, 2020
• Extension of Local Emergency declared May 27, 2021

The City Council approved a tentative budget for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, authorizing the City Manager to begin using the funds for approved expenses. The council also approved a resolution to enter into an agreement with Interstate Gas Services (IGS) for a Proposition 218 rate study for water and wastewater, and extended the local emergency declarations for COVID-19 and severe water shortage by 30 days.

• Approved tentative ARPA fund budget of $2,070,832.64 for various projects (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate and execute agreement with IGS for Prop 218 rate study (unanimous)
• Extended local emergency declaration for COVID-19 by 30 days (unanimous)
• Extended local emergency declaration for severe water shortage by 30 days (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including fire services agreement with Kings County ($400,000) and other routine items (unanimous)

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council, Successor Agency, and Public Finance Authority will meet to consider refunding the Authority's 2005 Refunding Revenue Bonds through new Series 2021 bonds, extending two local emergency declarations, and purchasing server equipment for City Hall using American Rescue Plan Act funds. The agenda also includes a study session on road maintenance, facility hours, and noise ordinance, plus closed session items on litigation and property negotiations.

• Consider resolutions to refund 2005 Refunding Revenue Bonds via Series 2021 Bonds
• Extend local emergency declared March 24, 2020
• Extend local emergency declared May 27, 2021
• Approve purchase of server equipment for City Hall using ARPA funds
• Closed session: real property negotiations with Dollar General and Avenal Sand Drags Association

The City Council approved three resolutions to refund the Avenal Public Financing Authority's 2005 Refunding Revenue Bonds through the issuance of Series 2021 bonds, with estimated net present value savings of $510,317. The Council also extended two local emergency declarations (COVID-19 and severe water shortage) by 30 days each, and tabled a proposal to purchase server equipment using American Rescue Plan Act funds pending more information. Additionally, the Council authorized the mayor to sign letters of support for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021.

• Approved Resolution 2021-36 authorizing refunding of installment sale and loan obligations (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-05 authorizing issuance of up to $5,525,000 Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-04 (SA) approving amendment of enforceable obligation for bond issuance (5-0)
• Extended local emergency declared March 24, 2020 (COVID-19) by 30 days (5-0)
• Extended local emergency declared May 27, 2021 (severe water shortage) by 30 days (5-0)
• Tabled purchase of server equipment using ARPA funds for more information (5-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign letters of support for Farm Workforce Modernization Act (5-0)

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council, Successor Agency, and Public Finance Authority will hold a joint public hearing to consider and approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2021/2022 budgets for the city, the Successor Agency/RDA Debt Obligation Fund, and the Public Finance Authority. The meeting includes a budget workshop and action by resolution on each budget, including city fees and charges.

• Public hearing and approval of FY 2021/2022 City Budget and Fees & Charges
• Public hearing and approval of Successor Agency/RDA Debt Obligation Fund FY 2021/2022 Budget
• Public hearing and approval of Public Finance Authority FY 2021/2022 Budget
• Council members receive $300 per month compensation
• Meeting held via Zoom and in person at 919 Skyline Blvd.

The City Council, Successor Agency, and Public Finance Authority held a joint special meeting and approved the FY 2021-22 budgets for the city, Successor Agency/RDA Debt Obligation Fund, Housing Authority, and Public Finance Authority, along with changes to the fee/charge schedule. All resolutions passed unanimously with four ayes and one absence. No public comments were offered during the public hearing.

• Adopted FY 2021-22 City Budget via Resolution 2021-34 (4-0)
• Approved fee/charge schedule changes as part of FY 2021-22 budget via Resolution 2021-35 (4-0)
• Adopted Successor Agency/RDA Debt Obligation Fund FY 2021-22 budget via Resolution 2021-02 (4-0)
• Adopted Public Finance Authority FY 2021-22 budget (4-0)

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council, Successor Agency, and Public Finance Authority will hold a joint public hearing to consider and potentially approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2021/2022 budgets for the City, the Successor Agency/RDA Debt Obligation Fund, and the Public Finance Authority. The meeting includes a study session budget workshop and public comment periods. Approval of the City budget would also set fees and charges for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2021/2022 City Budget and Fees & Charges, approval by resolution
• Public hearing on proposed Successor Agency/RDA Debt Obligation Fund FY 2021/2022 Budget, approval by resolution
• Public hearing on proposed Public Finance Authority FY 2021/2022 Budget, approval by resolution
• Council members receive $300.00 per month compensation
• Meeting held via Zoom and in-person at Avenal City Hall, 919 Skyline Blvd.

The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2021/22 budgets for the City, Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Public Finance Authority. Staff recommended continuing the hearing to finalize budget details. The council voted unanimously to continue the hearing to a special meeting on June 30, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. No budget was adopted at this meeting.

• Continued public hearing for FY 2021/22 budgets to June 30 special meeting (4-0)

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council, Successor Agency, and Public Finance Authority will hold a joint public hearing on the proposed FY 2021/2022 budgets for the city, successor agency, housing authority, and PFA, with resolutions for approval. The council will also consider extending two local emergencies (declared March 24, 2020, and May 27, 2021), end-of-year budget revisions, appropriations limits, a CIP fund transfer, a printer purchase, a school district support agreement, and a bond refunding underwriting agreement. Closed session items include pending litigation, real property negotiations with Dollar General and Avenal Sand Drags Association, and labor negotiations.

• Public hearing and approval of FY 2021/2022 City Budget and Fees & Charges
• Public hearing and approval of Successor Agency/RDA Debt Obligation Fund budget
• Public hearing and approval of Avenal Housing Authority budget
• Public hearing and approval of Public Finance Authority budget
• Consider extending local emergencies declared March 24, 2020 and May 27, 2021

The Avenal City Council approved several fiscal actions, including FY 2020-21 budget revisions, the FY 2021-22 appropriations limit, transfers to the CIP fund, and a bond underwriting agreement with 280 Securities for refunding 2005 bonds. The council also extended local emergencies for COVID-19 and severe water shortage, and continued the public hearing for the FY 2021/22 budgets to a special meeting on June 28, 2021. All votes were unanimous except for the COVID-19 emergency extension, which passed 4-0 with Councilman Hernandez absent.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, warrants, county agreement, and debt policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-28 for county assessor property information system access (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-29 adopting debt management policy (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for FY 2021/22 budgets to June 28 special meeting (unanimous)
• Extended COVID-19 local emergency for 30 days (4-0, Hernandez absent)
• Extended severe water shortage local emergency for 30 days (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-30 authorizing FY 2020-21 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-31 establishing FY 2021-22 appropriations limit of $3,852,028.75 (unanimous)

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council, Successor Agency, and Public Finance Authority are holding a joint public hearing to consider and potentially approve the proposed FY 2021/2022 budgets for the City, Successor Agency/RDA Debt Obligation Fund, Housing Authority, and Public Finance Authority. The meeting is a budget workshop where staff reports will be presented and resolutions for approval, including fees and charges, will be considered.

• Consideration and approval of proposed FY 2021/2022 City Budget, including Fees & Charges
• Consideration and approval of proposed FY 2021/2022 Successor Agency/RDA Debt Obligation Fund Budget
• Consideration and approval of proposed FY 2021/2022 Avenal Housing Authority Budget
• Consideration and approval of proposed FY 2021/2022 Public Finance Authority Budget
• Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per person

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The City Council approved Resolution 2021-27, revising the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program guidelines to include grants up to $50,000 per household for health and safety repairs, with additional grants for asbestos, lead paint, and relocation. The council also approved a $1 million CDBG application for housing rehab and homebuyer assistance, extended two local emergencies (COVID-19 and severe water shortage) by 30 days, and approved purchases of surveillance cameras ($40,254.69) and thermal cameras ($30,164.84).

• Approved Resolution 2021-27 revising CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program guidelines to include grants up to $50,000 per household.
• Approved Resolution 2021-26 authorizing submission of a 2021 CDBG application for $1,000,000 (housing rehab and homebuyer assistance).
• Extended the local emergency declared on March 24, 2020 (COVID-19) by 30 days.
• Extended the local emergency declared on May 27, 2021 (severe water shortage) by 30 days.
• Approved purchase of traffic surveillance cameras from Security Lines US for $40,254.69.
• Approved purchase of Noptic thermal cameras from Code3 for $30,164.84.
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and a Juvenile Services Officer contract for FY 2021-2024.

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council/Successor Agency will hold a public hearing on the FY 2021-22 SB 1 street and road project list, consider extending the local emergency declared March 24, 2020, and discuss declaring a local emergency due to anticipated water allocation shortage with adoption of Tier III water conservation rules. The agenda also includes closed-session items on litigation and real property negotiations, plus routine consent items.

• Public hearing on FY 2021-22 SB 1 'Streets and Roads' project list
• Consider declaring local emergency due to anticipated water allocation shortage and adopting Tier III water conservation rules
• Consider extending local emergency declared March 24, 2020
• Consider agreement with PYRO Spectaculars for Independence Celebration fireworks
• Closed session: real property negotiations with Dollar General (APNs 040-301-017, 040-301-026, 040-301-028) and Avenal Sand Drags Association (APN 038-290-028)

The City Council declared a local emergency due to an anticipated water allocation shortage and adopted emergency Tier III water conservation measures. It also approved the FY 2021-22 SB 1 streets and roads project list, authorized an agreement with PYRO Spectaculars for the Independence Day fireworks display, and extended the COVID-19 local emergency. The council approved the consent calendar, including a resolution for outside access to Kings County real estate records, and reported no action from closed session except authorizing the city attorney to defend the city in litigation.

• Declared local emergency due to severe water shortage (Resolution 2021-23, 5-0)
• Adopted emergency Tier III water conservation measures (Resolution 2021-24, 5-0)
• Approved FY 2021-22 SB 1 streets and roads project list (Resolution 2021-21, 5-0)
• Authorized agreement with PYRO Spectaculars for fireworks display up to $11,000 (Resolution 2021-22, 4-0-1 abstention)
• Extended local emergency for COVID-19 by 30 days (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Resolution 2021-20 for county real estate records access (5-0)
• Authorized city attorney to defend city in litigation and enter into agreements (5-0, from closed session)

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council/Successor Agency will hold a regular meeting with closed-session items on personnel, litigation, and real estate negotiations with Dollar General. Public items include discussing a backyard chicken ordinance, extending the local emergency declared March 24, 2020, and considering contracts for asphalt pavement investigation on Avenal Cutoff Road and legal representation for refinancing 2005 revenue bonds.

• Discussion on backyard chickens (Fowl Ordinance) and Planning Commission Resolution 2017-06
• Consider extending local emergency declared March 24, 2020
• Agreement with Moore Twining Associates, Inc. for asphalt concrete pavement investigation on Avenal Cutoff Road
• Out-of-state travel for staff to California Rural Water Association Expo & 36th Annual Tri-State Seminar
• Legal representation for refinancing Avenal Public Financing Authority 2005 Refunding Revenue Bonds

The City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to contract with Moore Twining Associates for pavement investigation on Avenal Cutoff Road, approved out-of-state travel for staff to water/wastewater conferences, and approved Procopio as bond counsel for refinancing the 2005 bonds. The council also extended the local COVID-19 emergency and discussed but tabled a backyard chickens ordinance. A closed session action on a sexual harassment complaint was announced.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes and notice of completion for San Joaquin Road project (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on backyard chickens ordinance to a later date (5-0)
• Extended local emergency declared March 24, 2020 (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with Moore Twining Associates for pavement investigation, not to exceed $8,300 (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Public Works and Utilities staff to conferences (5-0)
• Approved Procopio as bond counsel for refinancing 2005 bonds (5-0)
• Closed session: concluded confidential hearing on sexual harassment complaint, decision to be issued to complainant (3-0, with abstention and absence)

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

This is a special meeting of the Avenal City Council and Successor Agency, held via Zoom, with no study session. The main actions are closed-session items: performance evaluations for the Community & Economic Development Director and Director of Administrative Services, and a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation with two potential cases. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including public comment and correspondence.

• Closed session: performance evaluations for Community & Economic Development Director and Director of Administrative Services
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (2 potential cases)
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)
• Council members receive $300/month compensation

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council/Successor Agency will hold a regular meeting with a closed session covering the city manager's performance evaluation, existing litigation (Alba Luz Calderon De Cerda et al. v. Corteva Inc. et al.), anticipated litigation (3 potential cases), and real property negotiations with Dollar General for APNs 040-301-017, 040-301-026, and 040-301-028. In open session, they will consider extending the local emergency declared March 24, 2020, appoint one member to the Avenal State Prison Citizens' Advisory Committee, and continue discussing vehicle overcrowding and commercial vehicles on residential streets. The agenda also includes routine consent items (minutes and warrants) and activity reports from Public Works and Police.

• Closed session: real property negotiation with Dollar General for APNs 040-301-017, 040-301-026, 040-301-028
• Closed session: existing litigation Alba Luz Calderon De Cerda et al. v. Corteva Inc. et al. (Case No. 20C-0250)
• Consider extending local emergency declared March 24, 2020
• One appointment to Avenal State Prison Citizens' Advisory Committee
• Continued discussion on vehicle overcrowding and commercial vehicles on residential streets

The Avenal City Council appointed Veronica Aguirre to the Avenal State Prison Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC) by unanimous vote. The council also approved the consent calendar, renewed the local COVID-19 emergency declaration for 30 days, and discussed vehicle overcrowding and commercial vehicle parking enforcement. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Veronica Aguirre to Avenal State Prison CAC (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and March 2021 warrants (4-0)
• Renewed local emergency declaration for COVID-19 for 30 days (4-0)

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council/Successor Agency will meet via Zoom to discuss and act on several items, including extending the local emergency declared in March 2020 due to COVID-19, refinancing bonds and considering proposals for a financial advisor, and purchasing BOLA Wrap. The council will also consider appointments to the Avenal State Prison Citizens’ Advisory Committee and a vacant Planning Commission seat, collaborate with the Avenal Rotary Club for Old Timers’ Day, and hear a presentation on a proposed new transit service on Route 12. Closed session will cover pending litigation and real property negotiations with Dollar General.

• Extend local emergency declared March 24, 2020 (COVID-19)
• Discuss bonds refinancing and consider proposals for financial advisor
• Consider approval to purchase BOLA Wrap
• Closed session: real property negotiation with Dollar General (APNs 040-301-017, 040-301-026, 040-301-028)
• Consider extending consulting agreement with Melissa G. Whitten

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council, Successor Agency, and Reef-Sunset Unified School District will hold a joint meeting to hear a presentation from Mangini Associates Inc. on a site analysis for a proposed new district office and City Hall. The item is for presentation, discussion, and direction only, with no formal action scheduled. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including public comment and announcements.

• Presentation on site analysis for proposed new district office/City Hall by Mangini Associates Inc.
• Joint meeting with Reef-Sunset Unified School District
• Council members receive $300 per month compensation
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council/Successor Agency will hold a regular meeting with a closed session covering pending litigation, anticipated litigation, and real property negotiations with Chevron and Dollar General. In open session, they will discuss 2021/22 council goals, consider extending the local emergency declared March 24, 2020, and take action on quotes for striping the San Joaquin Street road project, the FY 2021/22 Local Transportation Fund claim, and authorizing USBR CVP WIIN Act repayment. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a police activity report.

• Closed session: litigation in Alba Luz Calderon De Cerda et al. v. Corteva Inc. et al. (Case No. 20C-0250)
• Closed session: real property negotiations with Chevron (APN 038-260-062 & 038-260-048) and Dollar General (APN 040-301-017; 040-301-026; 040-301-028)
• Consider extending local emergency declared March 24, 2020
• Consider quotes for striping San Joaquin Street road project
• Consider FY 2021/22 Local Transportation Fund claim (LTF)

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council/Successor Agency will hold a regular meeting with closed-session items on pending litigation and real property negotiations with Dollar General. Public business includes continued discussion on vehicle overcrowding and commercial vehicles on residential streets, an update on street sweeper operations, considering extending the local emergency declared March 24, 2020, and approving applications for Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program grant funds. The agenda also includes introducing a new Community/Economic Development Director and routine consent calendar items.

• Closed session: existing litigation Alba Luz Calderon De Cerda et al. v. Corteva Inc. et al. (Case No. 20C-0250)
• Closed session: real property negotiation with Dollar General for APN 040-301-017, 040-301-026, 040-301-028
• Discussion on vehicle overcrowding and commercial vehicles on residential streets
• Consider extending local emergency declared March 24, 2020
• Consider approving applications for Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program grant funds

The City Council approved Resolution 2021-15, authorizing applications for three projects under the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (Prop. 68): indoor amenities and a park at the new Avenal Community Center, a pocket park behind the Avenal Boxing Club, and a splash pad at Rice Park. The council also renewed the local COVID-19 emergency declaration for 30 days. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution 2021-15 authorizing three park grant applications (5-0)
• Renewed local COVID-19 emergency declaration for 30 days (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes of Feb. 25, 2021 (5-0)

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council/Successor Agency will discuss and possibly act on several items, including extending the local COVID-19 emergency, approving a Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) 2025 power supply contract, and expanding a scope of work/MOU with CrisCom. They will also discuss vehicle overcrowding on residential streets and set 2021-2022 council goals. The meeting includes a closed session for pending litigation and real property negotiations.

• Consider extending local emergency declared March 24, 2020
• Consider approval of WAPA 2025 Base Resource Power Supply Contract
• Consider expanded scope of work/MOU with CrisCom Company
• Discussion on vehicle overcrowding and commercial vehicles on residential streets
• Closed session: litigation (Alba Luz Calderon De Cerda et al. v. Corteva Inc. et al.) and real property negotiation (APN 040-165-007)

The City Council approved a 30-year Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) contract for electric service, preserving the city's options until 2024. They also approved an expanded MOU with CrisCom Company for grant writing and economic development at $4,000 monthly. The council extended the local emergency declaration for COVID-19 by 30 days and discussed vehicle overcrowding enforcement.

• Approved WAPA 2025 Base Resource Power Supply Contract (Resolution 2021-13) (4-0)
• Approved expanded MOU with CrisCom Company (Resolution 2021-14) (4-0)
• Extended local emergency declaration for COVID-19 by 30 days (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar, tabling financial statement for January (4-0)
• Approved goals and norms for 2021-2022 (4-0)

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The City Council will vote to extend the local emergency declared on March 24, 2020, and consider signing a subordination agreement for Arroyo Del Camino II. The meeting includes discussions on street sweeper operations and Microenterprise Home Kitchen (MEHKO) operations, but no public hearings are scheduled. Routine consent items include approving minutes and reviewing January 2021 financial statements.

• Consider extending Local Emergency declared on March 24, 2020
• Consider signing Subordination Agreement for Arroyo Del Camino II
• Discussion regarding Street Sweeper Operation update
• Discussion regarding Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO)
• Approval of City Warrants & Financial Statement for January 2021

The City Council approved Resolution 2020-12, authorizing a subordination agreement for the Arroyo Del Camino II low-income apartment complex, making the city's loan security subordinate to other lenders. The council also renewed the local COVID-19 emergency declaration for 30 days and approved the consent calendar, tabling the January financial statement. No public hearings were held.

• Approved Resolution 2020-12 for subordination agreement with Arroyo Del Camino II (5-0)
• Renewed local emergency declaration for COVID-19 for 30 days (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar, including minutes from Jan 28 and Feb 6, 2021 (5-0)
• Tabled January financial statement (part of consent calendar motion)

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council and Successor Agency will meet in a special session via Zoom. The agenda includes public comment and a closed session to discuss the appointment of a Community Development Director and the performance evaluation of the City Manager. No other substantive items are listed.

• Closed session: Consider appointment for Community Development Director
• Closed session: Performance evaluation for City Manager
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)
• Council members receive $300 per month compensation

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council and Successor Agency will hold a regular meeting with a study session on regional transportation planning. The council will discuss traffic speeding on residential streets, consider a letter to Kings County prioritizing COVID-19 vaccinations for farm laborers, and review the annual Development Impact Fees (DIF) and Capital Improvement Plan. They will also consider extending the local emergency declared on March 24, 2020, and approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for 2021-22.

• Annual review of Development Impact Fees (DIF) and Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2019/20
• Letter to Kings County Board of Supervisors prioritizing COVID-19 vaccination for farm laborers
• Extending local emergency declared March 24, 2020
• Approving Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 21-22 (July 2021-June 2022)
• Discussion on traffic speeding along residential streets

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority

The Avenal City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss extending the COVID-19 local emergency, terminating the severe water shortage emergency and adopting Phase II water conservation rules, and authorizing the mayor to execute a perpetual water supply contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation under the WIIN Act. They will also consider an interim renewal contract for project water service.

• Extend local emergency declared March 24, 2020 due to COVID-19
• Terminate local emergency declared November 5, 2020 due to severe water shortage
• Adopt Phase II water conservation rules with fines of $50, $100, or $150 per violation
• Authorize mayor to execute perpetual water supply contract with USBR under WIIN Act
• Consider Interim Renewal Contract #7 with USBR for project water service

The Avenal City Council approved a perpetual water supply contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation under the WIIN Act, replacing the need for future interim renewal agreements. The council also terminated the local emergency declared for severe water shortage and adopted Phase II water conservation rules. Additionally, the council extended the COVID-19 local emergency for 30 days and authorized signing Interim Renewal Contract #7 as a contingency.

• Approved Resolution 2021-03 authorizing the Mayor to execute a perpetual water supply contract with USBR (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2020-01 terminating the local emergency for severe water shortage (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2020-02 adopting Phase II water conservation rules (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-04 authorizing the Mayor to sign Interim Renewal Contract #7 with USBR (unanimous)
• Approved motion to extend the COVID-19 local emergency for 30 days (unanimous)