HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-07-31 Council Agenda PacketThursday, July 31, 2014
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City of Fresno
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Fresno, CA 93721
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Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
Regular Session
July 31, 2014City Council Meeting Agenda -
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Following is a general schedule of items for Council consideration and action. The
City Council may consider and act on an agenda item in any order it deems
appropriate. Actual timed items may be heard later but not before the time set on
agenda. Persons interested in an item listed on the agenda are advised to be present
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8:39 A.M. ROLL CALL
Invocation by Pastor Chue Koua Xiong
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Ceremonial Presentations:
Proclamation of ‘NATIONAL NIGHT OUT” - Acting President
Baines
ID#14-213
Sponsors:Baines III
Presentation of P.R.I.D.E. Team Certificates to City
Employees for the Summer Quarter (Reception immediately
following - 2nd floor foyer)
ID#14-215
Sponsors:Office of the City Clerk
APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES
Approve June 26, 2014 FRC minutes
Approve July 17, 2014 Council minutes
Councilmember Reports and Comments
Approve Agenda
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
All Consent Calendar items are considered to be routine and will be treated as one
agenda item. The Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion. Public
comment on the Consent Calendar is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a
Councilmember, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent
Calendar and will be considered as time allows.
1.RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Chief of Police or
designee to specify TASER International, Inc., without
substitution, for the purchase of 100 TASER Axon Flex
Body-worn video cameras under the sole source competitive
ID#14-152
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bidding exception
2.Award a purchase contract in the amount of $159,732.13
to TASER International, Inc., for the purchase and service of
body video cameras to be worn by police officers
Sponsors:Police Department
* RESOLUTION - 4th amendment to Annual Appropriations
Resolution No. 2014-95 appropriating $330,400 of
Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds for development
agreements previously approved by Council (Requires 5
affirmative votes)
ID#14-159
Sponsors:Planning and Development Department
Approve agreements with Unison to complete the purchase of
a defined easement for the cell site at Fire Station 13
ID#14-192
Sponsors:Fire Department
*Adopt a Side Letter of Agreement between the City of
Fresno and Unit 10, represented by the International
Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 753, Management
Unit amending the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
provision on payment of health care premiums
ID#14-194
Sponsors:Personnel Services Department
*Adopt a Side Letter of Agreement between the City of
Fresno and Unit 15, Airport Public Safety Supervisors
(FAPSS), represented by Operating Engineers, Local No. 3
(OE3), regarding benefits for permanent part time employees
ID#14-195
Sponsors:Personnel Services Department
Approve appointments of Karl Johnson and the
reappointments of Timothy D. Lowe and Craig Scharton; the
reappointment of Barbara Goodwin and Mike Rastegar to the
Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District; the appointment
of Scott Miller to the Fresno Regional Workforce Investment
Board; and the appointment of Lawrence Garcia to the
Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC)
ID#14-229
Sponsors:Mayor's Office
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CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
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2. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Actions pertaining to the N. Willow Avenue widening project,
0.25 miles south of Nees Avenue to Shepherd Avenue - Bid
File 3332 (Council District 6)
1.* RESOLUTION - 5th amendment to the Annual
Appropriation Resolution No. 2014-95 to appropriate
$3,334,100 for construction costs on the Willow Avenue
widening between Nees and Shepherd capital project in FY
2015 (Requires 5 affirmative votes)
2.Award a Construction Contract to Avison Construction
Inc., of Madera, California in the amount of $2,199,899 for the
N. Willow Avenue widening project, 0.25 miles south of Nees
Avenue to Shepherd Avenue and to authorize the Public
Works Director, or his designee, to execute the standard
contract on behalf of the City
ID#14-172
Sponsors:Public Works Department
Actions pertaining to the McKinley Avenue Traffic
Synchronization Project from Highway 99 to Clovis Avenue
rebid - Bid File 3338 (Council Districts 1, 3, 4 and 7)
1.Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff
determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA
Guidelines, for the McKinley Avenue Wireless ITS Project
from Highway 99 to Clovis Avenue
2.Award a Construction Contract to Crosstown Electrical &
Data, Inc. of Irwindale, California in the amount of $833,370
for the base bid all add alternates for the McKinley Avenue
Wireless ITS Project from Highway 99 to Clovis Avenue rebid
ID#14-173
Sponsors:Public Works Department
Actions pertaining to the Bullard Avenue Traffic
Synchronization Project from Marks Avenue to Willow Avenue
rebid - Bid File 3320 (Council Districts 2, 4, 6 and Fresno
County)
1.Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff
determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA
Guidelines, for the Bullard Avenue Wireless ITS Project from
ID#14-178
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Marks Avenue to Willow Avenue
2.Award a Construction Contract to Crosstown Electrical &
Data, Inc. of Irwindale, California in the amount of $755,808
for the base bid and add alternate 1 for the Bullard Avenue
Wireless ITS Project from Marks Avenue to Willow Avenue
rebid
Sponsors:Public Works Department
Acquisition of a 2.46-acre parcel located at 6135 N. Golden
State Boulevard to use as right-of-way for the construction of
Veterans Boulevard Overcrossing (Council District 2)
ID#14-199
Sponsors:Public Works Department
3. CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION of the Council of the City of Fresno,
California, supporting California Assembly Bill 69
ID#14-210
Sponsors:Mayor Brand and Council President Brandau
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4. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (a)
1.City of Fresno, et al v. AIG Financial Products Corp., et al.
U.S. District Court Case No.: 08 MDL No. 1950
ID#14-201
Sponsors:City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9,
Subdivision (d)(1)
1.City of Fresno et al. v. Doug Vagim, et al.; Fresno Superior
Court No. 13CECG03080,
5th District Court of Appeal No. F069296
Related Matter: Doug Vagim, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.;
Fresno Superior Court No. 13CECG03206
ID#14-218
Sponsors:City Attorney's Office
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5. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
10:00 AM SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
Appearance by Ike Grewal of the Sikh Community Activist to
request approval of a discount on the fees for the Convention
Center
ID#14-207
10:30 A.M.
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY OF FRESNO AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FRESNO AND FRESNO
REVITALIZATION CORPORATION
Successor Agency Board, City Council and Fresno
Revitalization Corporation Board consider
approving:
1.Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to
Article 19, Sections 15301/Class 1 (existing facilities) and
15303/class 3 (new construction or conversion of small
structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines for ornamental fence installation, 450 M
Street @ Santa Clara. (bid file No. 3299); and
2.Award a contract to Marko Construction Group as the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder for ornamental
fence installation, 450 M Street @ Santa Clara (bid file No.
3299)
ID#14-208
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10:45 AM - 1
BILL - (For introduction) - Amending the Fresno Municipal
Code to add Article 6.5 of Chapter 10, authorizing citizens to
file Administrative Complaints for Municipal Code violations
involving public nuisances.
ID#14-183
Sponsors:City Attorney's Office
10:45 AM - 2
*BILL NO. B-33 - (Intro. 7/31/2014) (For adoption) - Amending
Sections 1-405, 1-407, 1-408, and 1-409 of the Fresno
Municipal Code relating to the Administrative Hearing
procedure
ID#14-188
Sponsors:City Attorney's Office
1:30 P.M.
Actions pertaining to a consultant contract for the High Speed
Rail Station Area Master Plan
1.* RESOLUTION- 3rd amendment to the Annual
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2014-95 appropriating
$1,020,000 for High Speed Rail Station Master Plan
consulting services and miscellaneous City expenses
(Requires 5 affirmative votes)
2.Authorize the Director of the Development and Resource
Management (DARM) Department to enter into a professional
services agreement with the firm of AECOM Technical
Services, (AECOM) in the amount not to exceed $966,068
utilizing funding from the California High Speed Rail Authority
(CHSRA) and Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG)
ID#14-181
Sponsors:Planning and Development Department
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2:00 P.M.
Workshop on the City of Fresno’s Draft General PlanID#14-197
Sponsors:Planning and Development Department
3:00 P.M.
Actions Pertaining to Initiative Measure to Repeal the Four
Year Water Rate Plan and Required Council Action.
ID#14-203
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PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATIONS IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A
SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
Members of the public may address the Council regarding items that are not listed
on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. Each
person is limited to a three (3) minute presentation. Anyone wishing to be placed
on an agenda for a specified topic should contact the City Clerk’s Office at least
ten (10) days prior to the desired date. Council action on unscheduled items, if
any, shall be limited to referring the item to staff for a report and possible
scheduling on a future Council agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
Aug. 21
2:00 P.M. HEARING re: Final Tract Map No. 6073 annexed to CFD No. 11;
northside of E. Church Avenue betw. S. Chestnut and Peach Avenues (Council
District 5)
UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
Oct. 2
8:30 A.M. Employee of the Fall Quarter (Reception immediately following - 2nd
floor foyer)
Oct 22 - (Weds)
2:00 P.M. Presentation of Employee Service Awards (Reception immeidately
following - 2nd floor foyer)
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City of Fresno
Staff Report
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
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File #:ID#14-213 Agenda Date:7/31/2014 Agenda #:
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION
Proclamation of ‘NATIONAL NIGHT OUT” - Acting President Baines
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CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION
Presentation of P.R.I.D.E.Team Certificates to City Employees for the Summer Quarter (Reception
immediately following - 2nd floor foyer)
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File #:ID#14-152 Agenda Date:7/31/2014 Agenda #:
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 31, 2014
FROM:JERRY P. DYER, Chief of Police
Police Department
BY:KEITH L. FOSTER, Deputy Chief of Police
Police Department
SUBJECT
1.RESOLUTION -Authorizing the Chief of Police or designee to specify TASER International,
Inc.,without substitution,for the purchase of 100 TASER Axon Flex Body-worn video cameras
under the sole source competitive bidding exception
2.Award a purchase contract in the amount of $159,732.13 to TASER International,Inc.,for the
purchase and service of body video cameras to be worn by police officers
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Council authorize the Chief of Police or designee to specify TASER
International,Inc.,(TASER)without substitution,for the purchase of 100 TASER Axon Flex body-
worn video cameras under the sole source competitive bidding exception without an “or equal”
provision in the specifications.It is also recommended that a purchase and service contract of
$159,732.13 be awarded to TASER for the purchase and maintenance of the 100 TASER Axon Flex
body-worn cameras and related data storage.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Across the country many police encounters are often recorded by citizens with smart phones or other
recording devices.On some occasions,those images are distorted or altered.The use and
availability of body-worn cameras will provide the “point of view”of an officer and could reduce or
minimize organizational litigation.
The Fresno Police Department’s Homeless Taskforce,which is comprised of one sergeant,four
police officers,two code enforcement specialists and two sanitation staff members currently wear
TASER Axon Flex body-worn cameras.The body-worn cameras have proven to be valuable tools to
the Homeless Taskforce Team and members of the community.
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BACKGROUND
Video technology is being utilized by law enforcement agencies at an increasing pace.The first large
scale introduction of video technology for police officers was limited to “in-car”video camera systems.
However,the “in car”video systems were limited to the video footage that was captured in the front of
the vehicle.
Personal body-worn cameras were eventually introduced as a more realistic tool to capture the true
“point of view”of a police officer.In an era of increased public scrutiny and litigation,body-worn
camera systems provide video evidence to capture critical incidents and also prove to be invaluable
during investigations of complaints against police officers,when independent witnesses are not
present.
TASER has patented a body-worn video camera technology system -AXON flex and a secure
patented cloud based video storage component called evidence.com.TASER International’s
trademarked mounting capabilities provide unparalleled options for users to place a video camera on
sunglasses,helmets,baseball caps,lapels and uniform epaulettes to provide unobstructed point of
views.The variety of mounting options is not available from other manufacturers.TASER has
emerged as the leader in body-worn video technology.
The extended battery life provides over 12 hours of video camera operation to accommodate an
officer’s entire work shift.The battery pack has LED lights to show the battery level and operating
mode.The video camera system has a “Bluetooth”pairing component to allow video playback on a
mobile device,yet the camera system has an internal security system which prevents users from
altering or deleting video footage.The video system contains a buffering protocol to capture 30
seconds of video footage prior to the activation of the recording feature.
The video camera system includes the evidence transfer system which downloads all of the video
footage at the completion of a work shift into a secured cloud-based server while also fully charging
the battery.The evidence server is a hosted management system which enables police departments
and military units to seamlessly manage and share digital evidence.The management system allows
an agency to establish password encrypted access levels for line,supervisors and managers.The
system has a feature for the Chief of Police to designate one department member to have “executive
access”which is the highest authorization level.The chief’s designee with the executive access is
the only user that can delete video footage that may have captured sensitive or restricted images.
The access feature also allows assisting agencies such as courts,district attorneys or federal
prosecutors to have “read only” password encrypted access to digital evidence for prosecution.
The purchase contract will cover the entire cost of the cameras,the mounting options,the
evidence.com docking and charging terminals,wireless hub,future equipment as needed,the three-
year licensing fee,a one-year factory warranty and an additional two-year extended warranty.The
warranties will fully cover the cameras and all associated equipment for a total of three years.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
N/A
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LOCAL PREFERENCE
This contract would be awarded as a sole source,meaning local preference would not apply since
there is a single provider of the specified equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT
The FY/2015 budget for the Fresno Police Department has designated $89,732.13 to be used for the
purchase of body-worn video cameras.The remaining $70,000.00 cost of the TASER Axon Flex
cameras and associated equipment will be covered by a State Law Enforcement Supplemental Fund
Grant.
Attachments:Resolution
Agreement
Sole Source Memorandum
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File #:ID#14-159 Agenda Date:7/31/2014 Agenda #:
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 31, 2014
FROM:JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Development and Resource Management Department
BY:CRYSTAL SMITH, Management Analyst III
Development and Resource Management / CDBG Section
SUBJECT
*RESOLUTION -4th amendment to Annual Appropriations Resolution No.2014-95 appropriating
$330,400 of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds for development agreements previously
approved by Council (Requires 5 affirmative votes)
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the 4th Amendment to AAR No.2014-95 approving the appropriation of $330,400 of
Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1 (NSP1)funds for projects previously approved by the City
Council.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On November 29,2012,Council adopted a substantial amendment to the Annual Action Plan
approving development agreements with Fresno Housing Authority and TFS Investments to carry out
acquisition,rehabilitation,and leasing activities.The agenda item also approved the use of NSP1
revenue to complete the projects.
This agenda item seeks spending authority for $330,400 of revenue drawn at the end of the prior
fiscal year for reimbursement of eligible program costs but not included in the carryover.These
activities and associated reimbursement need to be appropriated at this time to complete the
activities.These are not new funds for purposes of new development projects.Both programs are
near construction completion and staff seeks to close out the program and make the final payment to
the NSP3 development partners, as previously approved by Council.
BACKGROUND
The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)provides funding from the U.S.Department ofCity of Fresno Printed on 12/15/2022Page 1 of 2
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The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)provides funding from the U.S.Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)to assist jurisdictions with addressing the impact the
national foreclosure crisis had on local neighborhoods.The City of Fresno is the recipient of $10.969
million of NSP1 funds and $3.547 million of NSP3 funds,as authorized under the Housing and
Economic Recovery Act of 2008 and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Protection Act of 2010,
respectively.
The City of Fresno is an entitlement jurisdiction that receives grant funding through the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.As a requirement to receive the funding,the City is
required to prepare an Annual Action Plan that details the jurisdiction’s approved activities and
funding.On November 29,2012,Council adopted a substantial amendment to the Annual Action
Plan approving development agreements with Fresno Housing Authority and TFS Investments to
carry out acquisition,rehabilitation,and leasing activities.The agenda item also approved the use of
NSP1 revenue to complete the projects.
As recipients of NSP funding,the City was charged with acquiring,rehabilitating,selling,and leasing
foreclosed homes to persons at or below 120%of the area median income.To this end,the City,
through its NSP partners, successfully:
·Acquired and rehabilitated 81 homes,a 118-unit complex near downtown,and a 32-unit
apartment complex near Fresno State;
·Sold 71 homes under NSP1 to low to middle income households;
·Leased open units in the 32-unit apartment complex and the single family properties acquired
under NSP3; and
·Created $4 million in program income under NSP1.
This agenda item seeks spending authority for funds drawn down at the close of the prior fiscal year
that were not included in the carryover.Funds will be used to reimburse the NSP3 partners for
eligible construction costs previously approved by Council.This revenue is not new funding available
for new projects. Approval of the items allows the City to meet its contractual obligations.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
This is not a project for purposes of CEQA. No environmental finding is required.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference is not applicable because of the use of federal funding.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.This action seeks appropriation authority for funds
drawn down at the end of the prior program year and not captured as part of the carryover.NSP
funds are received from HUD and are used for eligible construction activities.
Attachment:Exhibit A - 4th Amendment to AAR Resolution No. 2014-95
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Date Adopted:
Date Approved:
Effective Date:
Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO
ADOPTING THE 4th AMENDMENT TO THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION No. 2014-95 APPROPRIATING
$330,400 OF NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM
FUNDS FOR DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED BY COUNCIL
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO:
THAT PART III of the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2014-95 be and is hereby
amended as follows:
Increase/(Decrease)
TO: DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT
Nghbrhd Stabiliztn Prgm $ 330,400
THAT account titles and numbers requiring adjustment by this Resolution are as follows:
Nghbrhd Stabiliztn Prgm
Revenues:
Account: 30101 Transfer from Fund Balance $ 330,400
Fund: 20515
Org Unit: 109901
Total Revenues $ 330,400
Appropriations:
Account: 57507 Contract Construction $ 330,400
Fund: 20515
Org Unit: 109901
Total Appropriations $ 330,400
THAT the purpose is to appropriate $330,400 of NSP funds reimbursed from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development and increase appropriations for contract
construction to cover Neighborhood Stabilization 3 Program constructions costs.
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Date Adopted:
Date Approved:
Effective Date:
Resolution No.
CLERK’S CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA}
COUNTY OF FRESNO } ss.
CITY OF FRESNO }
I, YVONNE SPENCE, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing
Resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, California, at a regular meeting
thereof, held on the
Day of , 2014
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor Approval: , 2014
Mayor Approval/No Return: , 2014
Mayor Veto: , 2014
Council Override Veto: , 2014
YVONNE SPENCE, CMC
City Clerk
City of Fresno
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File #:ID#14-192 Agenda Date:8/21/2014 Agenda #:
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
August 21, 2014
FROM:KERRI L. DONIS, Fire Chief
Fire Department
BY:CHERYL CARLSON, Management Analyst III
Fire Department
SUBJECT
Approve agreements with Unison to complete the purchase of a defined easement for the cell site at
Fire Station 13
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve agreements with Unison to complete the purchase of a defined
easement for the cell site at Fire Station 13 through March 31, 2023.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of the recommended action will allow the Fire Department (Department)to complete the
defined easement process for the cell tower site located at Fire Station 13 that was approved by
Council on May 22,2014.This defined easement will provide a lump sum,one-time payment of
$203,073 to the City in exchange for the current scheduled rent stream of $1,651 per month (plus
one CPI escalator in 2018)for the term of the assigned easement (expiring March 31,2023).In
addition,any future rent received by Unison over and above the current base monthly fee shall be
split 50/50 between the City of Fresno and Unison.Ownership of the overall property remains with
the City subject to the easement.
BACKGROUND
On April 1,1993,City Council approved an agreement with Contel Cellular of California,Inc.,a
California public utility corporation,to license certain real property together with access and utility
easements located at Fire Station 13 for the purpose of constructing,maintaining,and operating a
communications facility, including tower structures and related equipment.
Crown Castle GT Company LLC is currently the licensee under the license as successor in interest to
the original licensee (Contel Cellular of California,Inc).The term of the original agreement was 25
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the original licensee (Contel Cellular of California,Inc).The term of the original agreement was 25
years,expiring March 31,2018,and the agreement provides for a monthly license fee payable to the
City of Fresno that is adjusted every five years by the CPI.
In 2013,Crown Castle GT Company LLC requested an extension of the existing agreement and on
February 6,2014,City Council approved a five-year term extension to March 31,2023,for a one-
time,lump sum payment of $10,000.The current monthly fee is $1,651.28 and provides $19,815.36
in General Fund revenues annually.This amount will be subject to one final CPI adjustment in April
2018.
In late 2013 the Department was also contacted by Unison about the possibility of assignment of the
Crown Castle GT Company LLC agreement.Under the approved agreement,Unison will receive the
currently scheduled monthly rent stream (including the April 2018 escalator)for the remaining term of
the original agreement in exchange for a one-time,lump sum payment of $203,073.In addition,if
Unison engages any future tenants on the cell site,any rental revenues would be split 50/50 between
the City of Fresno and Unison.Ownership of the overall property remains with the City of Fresno
subject to the easement.
Unison’s offer is greater than the total lease rent due under the remaining term of the existing lease
(assuming an April 2018 CPI escalator of twelve percent,which is the average of the prior four CPI
adjustments).Staff calculated the existing contract estimated revenues receivable through March
2023 to be $185,100.This provides positive net proceeds of $17,973 by taking the lump sum
payment now,and any future revenue increases from the site will be split 50/50 between Unison and
the City.Staff also performed present and future value comparisons which indicate that the Unison
lump sum payment is financially beneficial and it eliminates the risk of decreased revenues that might
occur in the future should the current contractor decommission this site due to changes in the
communications industry.
City Council approved the Terms of Agreement and Document Checklist for this transaction on May
22,2014.Since that time,staff has been working with Unison to finalize the agreements necessary
to complete the transaction.The Net Profits Agreement outlines Unison’s obligation to pay the City of
Fresno fifty percent of any rental revenues from future cell site tenants.The Wireless
Communication Easement and Assignment Agreement grants Unison an exclusive easement for the
transmission and reception of any and all wireless communication signals and a non-exclusive
easement over portions of the property at Fire Station 13 to allow ingress and egress to the cell tower
site for installation, repair, maintenance, etc.
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved as to form the proposed Agreements.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
By the definition in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)Guidelines Section 15378,an
agreement to purchase an easement does not qualify as a “project” as defined CEQA.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference was not considered because the purchase of an easement does not include a bid or
award of a construction or services contract.
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FISCAL IMPACT
This transaction will provide a one-time lump sum payment of $203,073 and the Department will no
longer appropriate General Fund revenues of approximately $19,800 annually through FY 2023.
Staff will return to Council for appropriation of the revenues and proposed expenditures at a future
date.
Attachments:
-Unison Net Profits Agreement
-Unison Easement Agreement
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NET PROFITS AGREEMENT
THIS NET PROFITS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made as of the ____ day of July, 2014 (“Effective Date”) by
and between City of Fresno, a California municipal corporation, whose address is 2600 Fresno Street, 2nd Floor,
Fresno, California 93721 (“Site Owner”) and T14 Unison Site Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, whose address is P.O. Box 1951 Frederick, Maryland 21702-0951 (“Unison”). All references hereafter to
“Unison” and “Site Owner” shall include their respective heirs, successors, personal representatives, lessees,
licensees and assigns (Unison and Site Owner, collectively, “Parties”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Site Owner is the owner of that certain real property (“Property”) located in the City of
Fresno, and County of Fresno, in the State of California, having a street address of 815 E. Nees Avenue, Fresno,
California 93720;
WHEREAS, the Property is subject to certain existing leases and license agreements (collectively,
“Existing Agreements”) and may be subject to New Agreements (as hereafter defined) that require the lessees or
licensees thereunder to pay rents, license payments, escalations and any other amounts (such amounts, collectively
the “Rent”);
WHEREAS, as of July _______, 2014, the Parties entered into a Wireless Communication Easement and
Assignment Agreement (the “Easement Agreement”), pursuant to which Site Owner granted to Unison certain
easements in the Property (the “Easement”), and assigned to Unison the Existing Agreements;
WHEREAS, the Easement Agreement grants Unison the right to lease, license, transfer or assign, in whole
or in part, or permit the use of the Easement to third parties and/or customers of Unison (collectively, “Customers”)
and grants Unison the right to any and all Rent through the stated term of the Easement Agreement;
WHEREAS, the Parties agree that “Scheduled Rent” means the Rent due, at any point in time, in
accordance with the provisions of the Existing Agreements as of the Effective Date. Scheduled Rent shall begin on
the Effective Date and continue through the stated term of the Easement Agreement. For purposes of determining
Scheduled Rent, the Existing Agreements are deemed to remain in full force and effect throughout the stated term of
the Easement Agreement;
WHEREAS, the Parties agree that “Unison Rent” means the cumulative amount of Scheduled Rent due to
Unison from the Effective Date through the date on which the amount is calculated (“Date of Determination”);
WHEREAS, the Parties recognize that in the future, Unison may enter into agreements with Customers
("New Agreements") pursuant to which Unison may lease or license, or consent to a sublease, sublicense or co-
location with respect to portions of the Easement which lie within and/or outside the boundarie s of the premises
demised in the Existing Agreements which may result in Unison actually receiving Rent that is greater than Unison
Rent (“Excess Revenue”);
WHEREAS, Unison has agreed to pay to Site Owner fifty percent (50%) of Excess Revenue, if any, as set
forth below;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of Two Hundred and Three Thousand and
Seventy-Three and No/100 ($203,073.00) Dollars and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which Site Owner does hereby acknowledge and grant Unison full discharge and acquittance therefor,
Site Owner and Unison agree to the following:
1. Stipulation and Acknowledgement. The Parties stipulate, acknowledge, and agree that this
Agreement (i) does not constitute an “executory contract” under Section 365 of the United States Bankruptcy Code,
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11 U.S.C. § 365; and (ii) is non -executory in nature, and therefore is not subject to rejection under Section 365 of the
United States Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. § 365. The Parties stipulate, acknowledge, and agree that this Agreement
does not impose any continuing obligations on the Site Owner whatsoever.
2. Acknowledgement Concerning Effect of Easements. The Parties acknowledge and agree that,
pursuant to the Easement Agreement and the easements created and real property rights granted to Unison under the
Easement Agreement, only Unison is entitled to collect and receive Rent from the Existing Agreements and New
Agreements.
3. Excess Revenue. Notwithstanding the acknowledgement contained in Section 2 above, Unison
shall pay to Site Owner, on a monthly basis, fifty percent (50%) of all Excess Revenue, if any, from the Rent
actually received by Unison from Customers (the "Net Profits Payment"). Unison shall remit the Net Profits
Payment to Site Owner on the fifteenth (15th) day or first business day thereafter of each month throughout the term
hereof, based on the amount of Excess Revenue, if any, actually received by Unison during the preceding month,
less (i) any costs and expenses actually incurred by Unison due to the failure of Site Owner to comply with its
obligations under the Easement Agreement and any amounts due to Unison (including, without limitation, any
reimbursement or offset) under the Easement Agreement, and (ii) fifty percent (50%) of collection costs, attorneys’
fees and court costs actually incurred by Unison in enforcing or otherwise litigating the terms of any Customer
agreement.
4. Unison Rent. Throughout the term of this Agreement, Unison is entitled to receive the amount of
Unison Rent as determined in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The Parties intend that if at any
time during the term hereof the Rent actually received by Unison is less than Scheduled Rent, then Unison shall
retain all Rent, until such time as Unison has received the full amount of Unison Rent which would then be due to
Unison as of the Date of Determination. The obligation of Unison to pay any amounts to Site Owner pursuant to
this Agreement is expressly subject to the condition that at any point in time throughout the term of this Agreement,
Unison shall have received the full amount of Unison Rent due to Unison as of the Date of Determination.
5. Termination. This Agreement shall terminate, and the payment and other obligations of Unison
hereunder shall immediately cease and be of no effect upon termination of Unison's interest in the Property for any
reason.
6. Default. (a) In the event of a monetary default ("Default") hereunder by Unison, Site Owner shall
provide Unison with written notice of the Default, and Unison shall have fifteen (15) days from its actual receipt of
such notice to cure same. If Unison fails to cure the Default within the foregoing grace period, then Site Owner may
(i) exercise any right, remedy (in contract, law or equity), or privilege which may be available to it under applicable
laws of the State of California or any other applicable law; and/or (ii) proceed by appropriate court action to enforce
the terms of the Agreement. Further, Site Owner is not entitled to terminate the Easement Agreement or terminate
the easements created under such agreement for any reason whatsoever (including any breach of this Agreement or
the Easement Agreement).
(b) In the event of any dispute (including any dispute over an alleged Default) or non-monetary
default arising out of this Agreement, the following dispute resolution process shall be followed: (1) upon a party's
written notice of dispute to the other party, an authorized representative of the Site Owner and Unison shall, through
a good faith negotiation, attempt to settle a written resolution with thirty (30) days and (2) if such negotiation
attempts fail, the parties must participate in non -binding mediation before either party may initiate litigation. The
parties shall mutually select, in writing, a mediator with at least 5 years’ experience. The parties shall share the
mediator’s fees equally. In the event the parties are unable to reach a mutually acceptable resolution of the Claim
within 20 working days of the state of the mediation, unless extended or otherwise terminated by written mutual
agreement of the parties, mediation shall terminate. Any settlement reached must be in writing and is subject to
approval by the City Manager or City Council consistent with City la ws and policies. If the dispute continues after
exhausting all aforementioned measures, litigation may be initiated. The prevailing party, in any proceedings under
this Section 6, shall be entitled to recover all costs incurred in connection therewith, in cluding legal fees.
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7. Severability. The Parties agree that if any term of this Agreement is found to be void or invalid,
such provision shall be fully severable herefrom and such invalidity shall not affect the remaining terms of this
Agreement, which shall continue in full force and effect, and this Agreement shall be reformed and construed as if
such invalid provision had never been contained herein, and if possible, such provisions shall be reformed to the
maximum extent permitted under applicable law to render same valid, operative and enforceable to reflect the intent
of the Parties as expressed herein.
8. Absence of Certain Representations or Warranties. Site Owner acknowledges that Unison has not
made any representations or warranties to Site Owner concerning the amount of Excess Revenue, if any, to which
Site Owner may be entitled to receive pursuant to the Agreement, and Unison hereby disclaims all such
representations and warranties.
9. Receipt of Certain Funds by Site Owner. In the event Site Owner receives any revenues or checks
due Unison pursuant to the Existing Agreements or otherwise with respect to the Easement, Site Owner shall
promptly deliver such funds and/or endorse such checks to Unison for distribution pursuant to the terms hereof.
10. Assignment; Secured Parties. Unison has the unrestricted right to assign, mortgage or grant a
security interest in all of Unison’s interest in and to this Agreement, and may assign this Agreement to any such
assignees, mortgagees or holders of security interests, including their successors and assigns (“Secured Party” or,
collectively, “Secured Parties”). Site Owner agrees to notify Unison and Secured Parties (provided Unison has
given Site Owner notice and contact information of Secured Parties) simultaneously of any default by Unison and
give Secured Parties the same right to cure any default. If any Secured Party shall succeed to Unison’s interest
under this Agreement, such Secured Party shall have no liability for any defaults of Unison accruing prior to the d ate
that such Secured Party succeeds to such interest. Site Owner will enter into modifications of this Agreement
reasonably requested by any Secured Party. Site Owner shall have the right to assign or grant a security interest in
this Agreement, provided that Unison shall not be bound by any such assignment or security interest unless Unison
receives notice of such assignment or security interest, together with the correct notice address of such assignee or
grantee. All payments made by Unison to Site Owner prior to receipt of the foregoing notice shall be deemed to
satisfy the payment obligations of Unison hereunder .
11. Estoppel Certificate. At any time during the term hereof, each party shall have the right to deliver
to the other a statement of such party certifying: (i) that this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect
(or, if there have been modifications, stating the modifications and that the modified Agreement is in full force and
effect); (ii) whether or not, to the best knowledge of th e responding party, the requesting party is in default in
performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement, and, if so, specifying each such default; (iii) that there
are no amounts due to the responding party from the requesting party; and (iv) any other information reasonably
requested concerning this Agreement (the “Estoppel Certificate”). In the event the responding party fails to dispute
the Estoppel Certificate by delivery to the requesting party of a notice specifying the nature and circumstances of
any matter in the Estoppel Certificate that is disputed by the responding party within ten (10) days of receipt of the
Estoppel Certificate, then all matters specified in the Estoppel Certificate shall be deemed true and correct, and the
Estoppel Certificate shall thereafter be binding on the Parties, Secured Party or any party designated by the
requesting party, and all of such parties may thereafter rely on the Estoppel Certificate as a conclusive statement of
fact by the responding party as to the matters set forth therein.
12. Audit. Site Owner shall have the right to conduct an audit of Unison's books and records
pertaining to the rental income from the Easement and any amounts to be paid to Site Owner hereunder , upon at
least thirty (30) days prior written notice to Unison delivered on or before December 31 of the calendar year
following the calendar year for which the audit is to be conducted. Site Owner shall bear all reasonable costs of the
audit, including, without limitation, reasonable copying costs.
13. Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing
and shall be deemed given one (1) business day after posting with a nationally recognized overnight courier service,
or the earlier of receipt or ten (10) days after posting by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the
addresses of Site Owner and Unison set forth on the signature page. Either party may change its notice address by
providing a new recipient name and address by notice as set forth in this paragraph.
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14. No Joint Venture or Partnership. Neither party shall be, or hold itself out to be, the agent of the
other party and neither party shall have the authority to bind or commit the other party. Neither party shall be
empowered to accept legal process on behalf of the other party. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be
deemed to create a partnership or joint venture between the Parties.
15. Miscellaneous. (a) The Parties agree that the recitals and prefatory phrases and paragraphs set
forth above are hereby incorporated in full, and made a part of, this Agreement; (b) this Agreement constitutes the
entire agreement and understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and
supersedes all offers, negotiations and any other written or verbal agreements; (c) any amendments to this
Agreement must be in writing and executed by both Parties; (d) this Agreement is governed by the laws of the State
in which the Property is located; (e) venue for purposes of the filing of any action regarding the enforcement or
interpretation of this Agreement and any rights and duties hereunder shall be Fresno County, California; (f) the
section headings of this Agreement have been inserted for convenience of reference only, and shall in no way
modify or restrict the terms of this Agreement; (g) Site Owner acknowledges that Unison has not provided any legal
or tax advice to Site Owner in connection with the execution of this instrument; and (h) this Agreement may be
executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall, when executed, be deemed to be an original and all of
which shall be deemed to be one and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written
above.
“UNISON”:
T14 UNISON SITE MANAGEMENT LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By:
James R. Holmes
Title: Authorized Signatory
Address:
T14 Unison Site Management LLC
P.O. Box 1951
Frederick, Maryland 21702-0951
Tel: (646) 452-5455
Fax: (301) 360-0635
"SITE OWNER":
CITY OF FRESNO,
a California municipal corporation
By:
Bruce Rudd, City Manager
By:
Kerri Donis, Fire Chief
ATTEST:
YVONNE SPENCE, CMC
City Clerk
By:
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney’s Office
By:
Brandon M. Collet Date
Deputy City Attorney
Address:
City of Fresno
Attention: ____________________
2600 Fresno Street, 2nd Floor
Fresno, California 93721
Tel: (559) _________________
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Prepared by:
Robert W. Mouton
Locke Lord LLP
601 Poydras Street, Suite 2660
New Orleans, LA 70130
LL File: #0590924.06142
Record and Return to:
Dione Carter
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
7130 Glen Forest Drive, Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23226
Phone: 1.804.267.2049
Fax: 1.804.267.2330
File: # 18833244
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WIRELESS COMMUNICATION EASEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT
THIS WIRELESS COMMUNICATION EASEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”)
is made as of the ____ day of July, 2014 (“Effective Date”), by and between City of Fresno, a California municipal
corporation, whose address is 2600 Fresno Street, 2nd Floor, Fresno, California 93721 (“Site Owner”) and T14 Unison
Site Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, whose address is P.O. Box 1951, Frederick, Maryland
21702 (“Unison”). All references hereafter to “Unison” and “Site Owner” shall include their respective heirs,
successors, personal representatives, lessees, licensees and assigns (Unison and Site Owner, collectively, “Parties”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Site Owner is the owner of that certain property (the “Property”) located in the City of Fresno,
and County of Fresno, in the State of California, having a street address of 815 E. Nees Avenue, Fresno, California
93720, and which Property is more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto.
WHEREAS, the effective date of this Agreement is the earlier of the date this Agreement is recorded of
public record or the funding date (“Effective Date”).
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten and No/100 Dollars and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which Site Owner does hereby acknowledge and grant Unison
full discharge and acquittance therefor, Site Owner and Unison agree to the following:
1. Grant of Easement.
(a) Site Owner grants, bargains, sells, transfers and conveys to Unison:
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(i) an exclusive easement in, to, under and over the portion of the Property substantially as shown
and/or described on Exhibit B-1 (“Communication Easement”) for the transmission and reception of any and
all wireless communication signals and the construction, maintenance, repair, replacement, improvement
operation and removal of towers, antennas, buildings, fences, gates, g enerators and related facilities
(collectively, “Facilities”) and any related activities and uses including those necessary for Unison to comply
with its obligations under the agreements listed on Exhibit C (“Existing Agreements”) together with the right
to enter the Property and access the Easements described below, without notice to Site Owner, twenty-four
(24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, as may be required in connection with the activities and uses
described in this Agreement, and
(ii) a non-exclusive easement in, to, under and over portions of the Property substantially as shown
and/or described on Exhibit B-2 (“Access and Utility Easements;” Communication Easement and Access and
Utility Easements, collectively “Easements”) for ingress and egress to and from the Communication
Easement and a publicly dedicated roadway, and for the installation, repair, replacement, improvement ,
maintenance and removal of utilities providing service to the Communication Easement and the Facilities,
and any related activities and uses.
(b) The Parties agree that the Communication Easement includes, without limitation, (i) the portion of the
Property leased by Site Owner under the Existing Agreements, and (ii) the portion of the Property upon
which any Facilities are located on the Effective Date.
2. Assignment of Existing Agreements. Site Owner transfers and assigns to Unison, as of the Effective Date, all of
its right, title and interest in, to and under the Existing Agreements, including without limitation, all rents, secur ity
deposits and other monies due the Site Owner specified therein. The Parties intend that this Agreement serve as an
absolute assignment and transfer to Unison of all rents and other monies due the Site Owner pursuant to the Existing
Agreements. Unison assumes the obligations and liabilities of Site Owner under the Existing Agreements only to the
extent that such obligations and liabilities (a) are not the responsibility of the Site Owner pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement; and (b) accrue on or after the Effective Date.
3. Use of Easements. Consistent with the uses set forth in Section 1 above, Unison shall have the right to lease,
license, transfer or assign, in whole or in part, or permit the use of the Easements and/or its rights under this
Agreement by any third parties including communication service providers or tower owners or operators, and any
lessee or licensee under the Existing Agreements and the affiliates, agents, contractors, invitees and employees of
Unison and/or Unison’s present or future lessees or licensees (collectively, “Customers”).
4. Term. This Agreement and the Easements shall be perpetual commencing on the Effective Date.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event Unison and Customers voluntarily cease to use the Easements (as defined
in Section 1) for a period of more than five years (for reasons other than casualty, condemnation or Act of God), the
Easements shall be deemed surrendered. Unison may surrender the Easements for any reason or at any time by giving
thirty (30) days’ notice to Site Owner. Upon surrender, this Agreement shall be terminated, and Unison and Site
Owner shall execute and record such documents reasonably required to terminate the Easements. This Agreement
may not be terminated by Site Owner.
5. Improvements; Utilities. Unison and its Customers, may, at their discretion and expense, construct such
improvements in, to, under and over the Easements, consistent with the uses specified in Section 1, all of which shall
be deemed part of the Facilities. Th e Facilities shall remain the property of Unison and its Customers, as applicable,
and Site Owner shall possess no right, title or interest therein. In the event that utilities necessary to serve the
Facilities cannot be installed within the Easements, Site Owner agrees to cooperate (at no cost to Site Owner) with
Unison and to act reasonably and in good faith in granting Unison the right to locate such utilities on the Property
without requiring the payment of additional fees. If necessary, Site Owner sh all, upon Unison’s request, execute and
record a separate written easement with Unison or with the utility company providing the utility service to reflect such
right. Site Owner hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints Unison as its true and lawful at torney-in-fact, with full
power of substitution and resubstitution, to apply for and obtain any and all licenses, permits, consents or approvals
which may be required in connection with the use of the Easements by Unison and as necessary to comply with
applicable laws, statutes or regulations.
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6. Taxes. Site Owner acknowledges that a portion of the purchase price delivered by Unison to Site Owner is for
and in consideration of the continuing obligation of Site Owner to pay, on or before the due date, all present and future
real property taxes, transfer taxes, penalties, interest, roll -back or additional taxes, sales and use taxes and all other
fees and assessments, regardless of the taxing method (the “Taxes”) attributable to the Property, this Agreement and
the Easements. Without limiting the foregoing, except to the extent Taxes are the obligation of tenants under the
Existing Agreements, Site Owner shall be solely responsible for the payment of such Taxes. Within ten (10) days of
receiving a request from Unison, Site Owner shall furnish to Unison a copy of each bill for any such Taxes and
evidence of Site Owner’s payment of such bill. In the event that Site Owner fails to pay any Taxes when due, Unison
shall have the right, but not the obligation, to pay such Taxes on behalf of Site Owner. Site Owner shall reimburse
Unison for the full amount of such Taxes paid by Unison on Site Owner’s behalf within five (5) business days of Site
Owner’s receipt of an invoice from Unison.
7. Property Maintenance and Access. Site Owner agrees to maintain the Property. Without limiting the foregoing,
except to the extent maintenance is the obligation of tenants under the Existing Agreements, Site Owner shall be
solely responsible for the maintenance of the Property. Site Owner agrees to provide Unison and its Customers access
to and from the Easements and all other space in the Property consistent with the grant of the Easements set forth in
Section 1 above, twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
8. Representations; Other Covenants of Site Owner. Site Owner represents, warrants and agrees that: (a) it is the
legal owner of indefeasible and marketable title to the Property with the right, power and authority to enter into this
Agreement and to grant the Easements to Unison, and any consents and authorizations required in connection with the
execution and delivery of this Agreement have been obtained; (b) except for the Existing Agreements and as disclosed
on Exhibit D, no leases, mortgages, deeds of trust or other encumbrances affect the Property as of the Effective Date,
(c) Site Owner will comply with all governmental laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Property; (d) Site
Owner has delivered to Unison true, correct and complete copies of the Existing Agreements, and, to Site Owner’s
best knowledge, no party is in default of any of their respective obligations under the Existing Agreements; (e) no
party under the Existing Agreements has advised of any intention to exercise, nor have they exercised, any ri ght of
early termination set forth in its Existing Agreements, and further, no party has requested a reduction in the rental
amount or escalator due under the Existing Agreements; (f) Site Owner has no past or current claims for utilities, taxes
or other charges against tenants under the Existing Agreements; (g) Site Owner hereby waives all claims against said
tenants and Unison for reimbursement of any future charges or expenses paid by Site Owner on behalf of Unison or
said tenants unless Site Owner forwards evidence of the charge or expense and payment thereof for reimbursement
within twelve (12) months of the date incurred; (h) as of the Effective Date, Site Owner shall not, without the prior
written consent of Unison, amend or modify the Existing Agreem ents in any respect or exercise any rights granted by
Site Owner to Unison under this Agreement, including, without limitation, any and all rights and remedies of Site
Owner under the Existing Agreements; (i) notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Site Owner
shall comply with all obligations of the lessor under the Existing Agreements which relate to the use, ownership and
operation of the Property; and (j) Site Owner shall not use nor permit its affiliates, licensees, invitees or agents to use
any portion of the Property or any other property owned or controlled by Site Owner, either directly, indirectly or by
action or inaction, in a manner which in any way could result in default of the Existing Agreements or otherwise
interfere with the operations of Unison and/or any Customers.
9. Environmental Covenants and Indemnity. Site Owner represents that it has not permitted or engaged in the use
of, and has no knowledge of, any substance, chemical or waste (collectively “Substance”) located on, under or about
the Property that is identified as hazardous, toxic or dangerous in any applicable federal, state or local law or
regulation. Neither Site Owner nor Unison will introduce or use any such Substance on, under or about the Property
in violation of any applicable law or regulation. No underground storage tanks for petroleum or any other Substance,
or underground piping or conduits, are or have previously been located on the Property, and no asbestos –containing
insulation or products containing PCB or other Substances have been placed anywhere on the Property by Site Owner
or, to Site Owner’s knowledge, by any prior owner or user of the Property. Site Owner and Unison shall each defend,
indemnify, protect and hold the other party harmless from and against all claims, costs, fines, judgments and
liabilities, including attorney’s fees and costs, arising out of or in connection with the presence, storage, use or
disposal of any Substance on, under or about the Property caused by the acts, omissions or negligence of the
indemnifying party and their respective agents, contractors and employees; provided nothing herein shall constitute a
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waiver by Site Owner of governmental immunities including California Government Code section 810 et seq. The
foregoing indemnity shall survive any termination of this Agreement.
10. General Indemnity. In addition to the Environmental Indemnity set forth above, Site Owner and Unison shall
each indemnify, defend and hold the other harmless against any and all costs (incl uding reasonable attorney’s fees)
and claims of liability or loss arising (a) due to the breach of any representation, warranty or covenant of such
indemnifying party set forth herein; and (b) out of the use and/or occupancy of the Property and Easements by the
indemnifying party; provided nothing herein shall constitute a waiver by Site Owner of governmental immunities
including California Government Code section 810 et seq. This indemnity shall not apply to any claims to the extent
arising from the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of the indemnified party. Unison agrees that this
Agreement shall in no way abrogate or waive governmental immunities available to Site Owner including but not
limited to the Tort Claims Act of the state of California
11. Assignment; Secured Parties. Unison has the unrestricted right to assign, mortgage or grant a security interest in
all of Unison’s interest in and to this Agreement and the Easements, and may assign this Agreement and the
Easements to any such assignees, mortgagees or holders of security interests, including their successors and assigns
(“Secured Party” or, collectively, “Secured Parties”). Site Owner agrees to notify Unison and Secured Parties
(provided Unison has given Site Owner notice and contact information of Secured Parties) simultaneously of any
default by Unison and give Secured Parties the same right to cure any default. If a termination, disaffirmation or
rejection of this Agreement shall occur, pursuant to any laws (including any bankruptcy or insolvency laws), Site
Owner will notify Secured Parties (provided Unison has given Site Owner notice and contact information of Secured
Parties) promptly and Site Owner shall enter into a new easement agreement with any such Secured Party upon the
same terms of this Agreement, without requiring the payment of any additional fees. If any Secured Party shall
succeed to Unison’s interest under this Agreement, such Secured Party shall have no obligation to cure and no liability
for any defaults of Unison accruing prior to the date that such Secured Party succeeds to such interest, but Unison
shall remain liable for any such defaults. Site Owner will enter into modifications of this Agreement reasonably
requested by any Secured Party. Site Owner hereby waives any and all lien rights it may have, statutory or otherwise,
in and to the Easements and/or the Facilities or any portion thereof.
12. Estoppel Certificate. At any time during the term hereof, each party shall have the right to deliver to the other a
statement of such party certifying: (i) that this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect (or, if there have
been modifications, stating the modifications and that the modified Agreement is in full force and effect); (ii) whether
or not, to the best knowledge of the responding party, the requesting party is in default in performance of any of its
obligations under this Agreement, and, if so, specifying each such default; (iii) that there are no amounts due to the
responding party from the requestin g party; and (iv) any other information reasonably requested concerning this
Agreement (the “Estoppel Certificate”). In the event the responding party fails to dispute the Estoppel Certificate by
delivery to the requesting party of a notice specifying the nature and circumstances of any matter in the Estoppel
Certificate that is disputed by the responding party within ten (10) days of receipt of the Estoppel Certificate, then all
matters specified in the Estoppel Certificate shall be deemed true and correct, and the Estoppel Certificate shall
thereafter be binding on the Parties, Secured Party or any party designated by the requesting party, and all of such
parties may thereafter rely on the Estoppel Certificate as a conclusive statement of fact by the resp onding party as to
the matters set forth therein.
13. Additional Customers. It is the intent of the Parties to encourage the addition of Customers to the Property
throughout and after the term hereof. Site Owner hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints Unison as its true and
lawful attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution and resubstitution to negotiate and consummate leases, licenses
and/or other agreements of use with Customers having a duration beyond the term of this Agreement. Site Owner
ratifies and acknowledges the right of Unison to enter into such agreements, and the Property and Site Owner will be
bound by such agreements throughout and after the termination of this Agreement for any reason. Site Owner
acknowledges that all such agreements entered into by Unison shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any
reason. Site Owner agrees that it shall not, directly or indirectly, divert or solicit the business of any of Unison’s
Customers on behalf of itself or on behalf of any third party. Unison shall have a right of first refusal to acquire, on
the same terms and conditions offered by or to a third party, any interest in the Property or any portion thereof being
transferred by Site Owner for wireless communication purposes such as described in Section 1 above. Site Owner
shall, prior to granting or transferring such interest, notify Unison with a copy of the offer including the price and
terms thereof. The foregoing is a continuing right in favor of Unison and shall not be extinguished by Unison’s
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exercise or non -exercise of such right on one or more occasions. Upon the grant or transfer of the Property, or any
portion thereof, to a third party, Site Owner shall immediately notify Unison in writing of such grant or transfer, with
the name and address of the purchaser.
14. Condemnation. In the event of any condemnation of the Easements in whole or in part, Unison shall be entitled
to file claims against the condemning authority for, and to receive, the value of the portion of th e Property so taken on
which the Easements are located, business dislocation expenses and any other award or compensation to which
Unison may be legally entitled. Site Owner hereby assigns to Unison any such claims and agrees that any claims
made by Site Owner will not reduce the claims made by Unison.
15. Covenant Running with the Land. The provisions of and covenants contained in this Agreement shall run with
the land and shall bind and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors, h eirs and/or assigns as
their interests may appear.
16. Dispute Resolution.
(a) If Unison fails to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement, Site Owner agrees to notify Unison
and any Secured Parties, provided Unison has given Site Owner notice and contact information of Secured
Parties, in writing of any default by Unison, and to give Unison and/or any Secured Parties the right to cure any
default within a period of not less than sixty (60) days from Unison’s receipt of the written default notice. If
Unison or any Secured Parties shall fail to cure any default in accordance with this Section, Site Owner agrees
that its only remedies for such default shall be specific performance or damages. Any and all damages for which
Site Owner may be compensated is limited to the actual damages of Site Owner and Unison’s liability shall be
limited to its interest in the Property. In the event that any dispute or claim arises that could impair the use or
possession of the Facilities by Unison or its Customers, Unison shall have the right to seek injunctive relief,
without the necessity of posting a bond.
(b) Except as set forth in Section 16(a), in the event of any dispute arising out of this Agreement, the following
dispute resolution process shall be followed: (i) upon a party’s written notice of dispute to the other party, an
authorized representative of the Site Owner and Unison shall, through a good faith negotiation, attempt to settle a
written resolution within thirty (30) days and (ii) if such negotia tion attempts fail, the parties must participate in
non-binding mediation before either party may initiate litigation. The parties shall mutually select, in writing, a
mediator with at least 5 years experience. The parties shall share the mediator’s fees equally. In the event the
parties are unable to reach a mutually acceptable resolution of the Claim within 20 working days of the state of
the mediation, unless extended or otherwise terminated by written mutual agreement of the parties, mediation
shall terminate. Any settlement reached must be in writing and is subject to approval by the City Manager or City
Council consistent with City laws and policies. If the dispute continues after exhausting all aforementioned
measures, litigation may be initiated. The prevailing party, in any proceedings under this Section 16, shall be
entitled to recover all costs incurred in connection therewith, including legal fees.
17. Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be
deemed given one (1) business day after posting with a nationally recognized overnight courier service, or the earlier
of receipt or ten (10) days after posting by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the addresses of Site
Owner and Unison set forth on the signature page. Either party may change its notice address by providing a new
recipient name and address by notice as set forth in this paragraph.
18. Miscellaneous. (a) This Agreement and all Exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire agreement and
understanding of Site Owner and Unison with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes all
offers, negotiations and any other written or verbal agreements; (b) any amendments to this Agreement must be in
writing and executed by both parties; (c) this Agreement is governed by the laws of the State in which the Property is
located; (d) venue for purposes of the filing of any action regarding the enforcement or interpretation of this
Agreement and any rights and duties hereunder shall be in Fresno County, California; (e) if any term of this
Agreement is found to be void or invalid, such provision shall be fully severable herefrom and such invalidity shall
not affect the remaining terms of this Agreement, which shall continue in full force and effect, and this Agreement
shall be reformed and construed as if such invalid provision had never been contained herein, and if possible, such
provisions shall be reformed to the maximum extent permitted under applicable la w to render same valid, operative
and enforceable to reflect the intent of the Parties as expressed herein; (f) upon the request of Unison, Site Owner shall
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execute a Memorandum of this Agreement and such plats or surveys as deemed reasonably necessary by Unison for
recordation in the public records of the County in which the Property is located; (g) the paragraph headings of this
Agreement have been inserted for convenience of reference only, and shall in no way modify or restrict the terms of
this Agreement; (h) Site Owner acknowledges that Unison has not provided any legal or tax advice to Site Owner in
connection with the execution of this instrument; and (i) this Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall, when executed, be deemed to be an original and all of which shall be deemed to be
one and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written
above.
“UNISON”:
T14 UNISON SITE MANAGEMENT LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By:
James R. Holmes
Title: Authorized Signatory
Address:
T14 Unison Site Management LLC
P.O. Box 1951
Frederick, Maryland 21702-0951
Tel: (646) 452-5455
Fax: (301) 360-0635
“SITE OWNER”:
CITY OF FRESNO,
a California municipal corporation
By:
Bruce Rudd, City Manager
By:
Kerri Donis, Fire Chief
ATTEST:
YVONNE SPENCE, CMC
City Clerk
By:
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney’s Office
By:
Brandon M. Collet Date
Deputy City Attorney
Address:
City of Fresno
Attention: ____________________
2600 Fresno Street, 2nd Floor
Fresno, California 93721
Tel: (559) _________________
Attachments: Exhibit A, Legal Description of Property
Exhibit B-1, Communication Easement
Exhibit B-2, Access and Utility Easements
Exhibit C, Existing Agreements
Exhibit D, Title Encumbrances
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STATE OF NEW YORK )
) ss.
COUNTY OF NEW YORK )
On the ____ day of July in the year of 2014, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said state,
personally appeared James R. Holmes, Authorized Signatory of T14 Unison Site Management LLC, personally known
to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whos e name is subscribed to the
within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity, and that by
his/her signature on the instrument the individual or the entity upon behalf of which the individual acted, execu ted the
instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature:
My Commission Expires:
Commission Number:__________________
State of California
County of Fresno
On July ____, 2014, before me _____________________, personally appeared ______________________________,
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the
within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized
capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which
the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoin g
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature _________________________________ (Seal)
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
An interest in land, said interest being over a portion of the following described parent parcel:
The land referred to herein below is situated in the City of Fresno, County of Fresno, State of California and is
described as follows:
The North 250 feet of the West 175 feet of Lot 87, of Perrin Colony No. 2, in the City of Fresno, County of Fresno,
State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 4, Page 68 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said
County.
Tax Parcel No. 303-660-68T
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EXHIBIT B-1
COMMUNICATION EASEMENT
That portion of the Property on which any Facilities exist on the date of this Agreement, together with the portion of
the Property leased by Site Owner under the Existing Agreements, and the portion of the Property described as
follows:
Commencing from the southeast corner of the Property and Point of Begi nning; thence North, along the eastern
boundary of the Property, a distance of 55.00 feet; thence West, a distance of 20.00 feet; thence South, a distance of
20.00 feet; thence West, a distance of 40.00 feet; thence South, a distance of 35.00 feet to a point on the southern
boundary of the Property; thence East, along the southern boundary of the Property, a distance of 60.00 feet to the
Point of Beginning.
Containing 2,500.00 square feet or 0.0574 acres, more or less.
Site Owner herein agrees that this legal description may be substituted at a later date upon presentation of a survey of
the property more clearly defining the location thereof.
Agreed and Approved:
Site Owner:
City of Fresno
By: _____________________________
Name: Bruce Rudd
Title: City Manager
Date: July ______, 2014
Unison:
T14 Unison Site Management LLC
By: ______________________________
Name: James R. Holmes
Title: Authorized Signatory
Date: July ______, 2014
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EXHIBIT B-2
ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENTS
That portion of the Property on which any Facilities exist on the date of this Agreement or provided by Site Owner
under the Existing Agreements for access and utility providers, including the following:
All rights of ingress and egress across the Property, m ore fully described on Exhibit A hereof, to and from the
Communication Easement described in Exhibit B-1 hereof, providing access to a publicly dedicated roadway,
including but not limited to N. Bond Street (hereinafter the “Access and Utility Easement”), along with the right to
use said Access and Utility Easement for the development, repair, maintenance and removal of utilities providing
service to the Communication Easement and the Facilities, as defined herein, and any related activities and uses.
Site Owner herein agrees that this legal description may be substituted at a later date upon presentation of a survey of
the property more clearly defining the location thereof.
Agreed and Approved:
Site Owner:
City of Fresno
By: _____________________________
Name: Bruce Rudd
Title: City Manager
Date: July ______, 2014
Unison:
T14 Unison Site Management LLC
By: ______________________________
Name: James R. Holmes
Title: Authorized Signatory
Date: July ______, 2014
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EXHIBIT C
EXISTING AGREEMENTS
Site Owner assigns and transfers to Unison, as of the effective date herein, all of its right, title and interest in, to and
under any existing lease agreements, and any amendments, transfers, modifications and/or assignments thereof,
affecting an y portion of the Property leased by Site Owner under any Existing Agreements, including, without
limitation, the following:
That certain License Agreement dated April 21, 1993, by and between the City of Fresno, as lessor, and Contel
Cellular of Californ ia, Inc., as lessee, as assigned by that certain Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated
June 1, 2001, by and between Cellco Partnership (successor as sole member upon dissolution of GTE Wireless
Holdings LLC, successor by merger to GTE Mobilnet of Central California Incorporated; successor by name change
to Contel Cellular of California, Inc.), as assignor, and Fresno MSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, as
assignee, as thereafter assigned by that certain Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated June 13, 2001, by and
between Fresno MSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, as assignor, and Crown Castle GT Company LLC,
as assignee, recorded on February 27, 2003 under Instrument No. 2003-0045715, as disclosed by that certain
Agreement and Memorandum of License dated July 15, 2002, by and between The City of Fresno, as licensor, and
Crown Castle GT Company LLC, as licensee, recorded on December 30, 2002 under Instrument No. 2002-0237094,
all in Official Records of Fresno County, California, and as amended by that certain First Amendment to License
Agreement dated April 15, 2010, by and between the City of Fresno, as lessor, and Crown Castle GT Company LLC,
as lessee.
Site Owner hereby authorizes Unison to replace this Exhibit C if information becomes available to more accurately
describe the agreement(s) listed above, and upon delivery to Site Owner, such revised Exhibit C shall be deemed to be
the final agreement between the Parties with respect to this Exhibit.
Agreed and Approved:
Site Owner:
City of Fresno
By: _____________________________
Name: Bruce Rudd
Title: City Manager
Date: July ______, 2014
Unison:
T14 Unison Site Management LLC
By: ______________________________
Name: James R. Holmes
Title: Authorized Signator y
Date: July ______, 2014
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EXHIBIT D
TITLE ENCUMBRANCES
None
City of Fresno
Staff Report
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
File #:ID#14-194 Agenda Date:7/31/2014 Agenda #:
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 31, 2014
FROM:JEFF CARDELL, Director
Personnel Services Department]
BY:KEN PHILLIPS, Labor Relations Manager
Personnel Services Department]
SUBJECT
*Adopt a Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Fresno and Unit 10, represented by the
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 753, Management Unit amending the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) provision on payment of health care premiums
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Council approve the attached Side Letter of Agreement between the City and
Unit 10,Fire Management implementing an MOU provision which provides for a change in the City
payment of health and welfare premiums.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The MOU between the City and Fire Management contains a provision that allows renegotiation of
the health and welfare benefit if a more favorable benefit is provided to another bargaining unit.On
July 14,2014,Terms and Conditions were implemented for Unit 5,represented by IAFF Local 753,
Fire Basic which contained a more favorable benefit.
Approval of this Side Letter Agreement will change the monthly City contribution for health insurance
from $800 to $813.The monthly contribution for employees will change from $284 to $271.Any
future increases will be shared equally by the City and the employees with a cap of 30%of the
monthly premium for the employees.
BACKGROUND
In 2013,the City paid 80%of the monthly health and welfare premium set by the City of Fresno
Health and Welfare Trust for the majority of employees.The City contribution rate for new employees
with a few bargaining units is 70% of the monthly premium.
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Through negotiations of successor MOUs,the City has been pursuing other cost sharing approaches
for health and welfare premiums.In the current MOU,Fire Management agreed to a flat City
contribution of $800 per month;however,the MOU included a provision indicating that if another
bargaining unit negotiated a greater City contribution towards health benefits,the City and the
Association will meet and confer with the goal of providing an equivalent benefit.
Effective July 14,2014,Council implemented Terms and Conditions for Unit 5,Fire Basic,which
included a City contribution of 75%of the health and welfare premiums with future increases to be
shared equally with 50%paid by the City and 50%paid by the employee,up to a maximum payment
of 30%of the health and welfare premium by the employee.If the employee payment reaches 30%,
the City contribution would be 70%.Fire Management submitted a written request on July 9,2014 to
implement the terms of the MOU.The parties have met and conferred and reached agreement.The
attached Side Letter of Agreement makes the change in payment of health and welfare premiums for
employees in Unit 10 effective August 1, 2014.
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved as to form the attached proposed Side Letter
of Agreement.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Not applicable.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this Side Letter of Agreement results in an additional cost of $13 per member for eleven
months in FY 2015, or approximately $1,859.
Attachment:Side Letter of Agreement between the City and Fire Management
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City of Fresno
Staff Report
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
File #:ID#14-195 Agenda Date:7/31/2014 Agenda #:
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 31, 2014
FROM:JEFF CARDELL, Director
Personnel Services Department
BY:KEN PHILLIPS, Labor Relations Manager
Personnel Services Department]
SUBJECT
*Adopt a Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Fresno and Unit 15, Airport Public Safety
Supervisors (FAPSS), represented by Operating Engineers, Local No. 3 (OE3), regarding benefits for
permanent part time employees
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Council approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the City and
FAPSS/OE3 that outlines the benefits for permanent part time employees in the Unit.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City and FAPSS/OE3 have been negotiating the terms of a successor Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU)for an extended period of time.Until October 2013,permanent part time
employees were not included in the Unit and benefits for such employees were not defined in the
MOU.Presently there is one permanent part time employee in the Unit resulting in a need to define
the benefits that are provided to such employees in the Unit.
While the City and the Union continue to meet regarding a successor MOU,the parties reached a
separate agreement regarding certain terms for permanent part time employees in the Unit.There is
a need to have a separate agreement because,without such agreement,the permanent part time
Unit employee is unable to obtain health and welfare benefits since the Health and Welfare Trust
requires a written agreement to cover part time employees.Council is asked to approve the Side
Letter Agreement to allow the employee to enroll in health benefits and to further define other
benefits provided to permanent part time employees in the Unit effective August 11, 2014.
BACKGROUND
The City and FAPSS/OE3 have been in MOU negotiations for an extended period of time.As part of
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The City and FAPSS/OE3 have been in MOU negotiations for an extended period of time.As part of
the negotiations,proposals have been exchanged regarding permanent part time employees.The
attached Side Letter Agreement sets forth the benefits that are to be provided to permanent part time
employees in the Unit including the accumulation of leave time,health and welfare benefits,and
participation in Social Security.In addition,it clarifies when a permanent part time Unit member will
be eligible to participate in the City of Fresno Fire and Police Retirement System.
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved as to form the proposed Side Letter
Agreement.In addition,the language regarding the eligibility of a permanent part time Unit member
to participate in the City of Fresno Fire and Police Retirement System has been approved by the Fire
and Police Retirement System,which is consistent with the authority already adopted by Council in
the Fresno Municipal Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Not applicable.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no General Fund impact.The Airports contribution to the Health and Welfare Trust on behalf
of the existing employee will be approximately $6,900 in FY 2015.
Attachment:Side Letter of Agreement with FAPSS/OE3
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Staff Report
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
File #:ID#14-229 Agenda Date:7/31/2014 Agenda #:
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 31, 2014
FROM:MAYOR’S OFFICE
SUBJECT
Approve appointments of Karl Johnson and the reappointments of Timothy D. Lowe and Craig
Scharton; the reappointment of Barbara Goodwin and Mike Rastegar to the Fresno Metropolitan
Flood Control District; the appointment of Scott Miller to the Fresno Regional Workforce Investment
Board; and the appointment of Lawrence Garcia to the Housing and Community Development
Commission (HCDC)
RECOMMENDATION
[If more than one recommendation pluralize]
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
[Brief, 1-2 paragraphs; information stated here must be expanded in Background section; clear and
concise so anyone understands action being requested]
BACKGROUND
[Include: Any prior history; “City Attorney has reviewed and approved to form,” if applicable; source of
funding; appropriate regulation summary information]
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
[Include CEQA findings or state N/A]
LOCAL PREFERENCE
[N/A due to State and Federal money; N/A because it is more than ½ of 1%; or yes, state why]
FISCAL IMPACT
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[Funding source, clarify whether General Fund is or is not impacted; appropriation authority already
approved or an AAR is attached; if appropriate explain impact on other projects or timing of funding
from other agencies; future obligations]
Attachment:[If more than one, pluralize]
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For rvhat Board or Commission are you applying?Fresno Housing Authoriry (City)
Briefly explain rvhy you are interested in serving on this Board(s) or Commission(s): I am interested in serving on the board
because as a tenant I feel that I will be a great asset to the team, I am also concerned about our low income families
and will like to see the best for them. I love and have a heart to serve our city.
Provide 3 Personal and Professional References. Provide name, address, and phone number rvhere they rnay be reached during the day.
Pastor Paul Binion,
Paulette Parker,
Phil Skei,'
I declare under penalty ofperjury the above
Daßd. 03120/2012 Applicant:
Renrrn completed, signed application to Clêrk's Offrce,
488-1005. Your application rvill be kept for trvo years.
or Commission.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Date refer¡ed to Mayor
Fresno Street, Room 2133, Fresno, CA 93721-3603 or FAX to 559-
re-file after that time ifyou are still interested in serving on a Board
Date referred to Councilmember
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Yvonne Spence, City Clerk
Ashley Swearengin, Mayor
Reappointment
New Appointment
Name of person replaced: N/A
Craig Scharton
Housing Authority
Through 0413012018
Cìty Council Agenda 07/3 1/20 I 4
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Kelli Furtado
Subject:FW: APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OR COMMISSION
From : webmaster@ Fresno.gov fmailto :webmaster@Fresno.gov]
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 3:12 pM
To: Clerk
Subject: APPLICAION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OR COMMISSTON
Name: Craig Scharton
Home Phone: : { Work Phone:
Home Address: ,3701
V/ork Address: 2600 tr'resno Street Zip:93721
E-Mail Address : Crai g. Scharlon@fresno. gov
Council District: 3
Occupation/Employer: City of Fresno Years: 1 Months: 7
Educational Background, schools Attended, Degrees and certifications :
Southern New Hampshire University Master of Science Community Economic Development May 2010
California state University, Fresno - Politicial Science -no degree, January 2008
X'resno Cify College, A.S. Political Science, January 2008
Profes sional and Community Affiliations :
Past President, California Main Street Alliance
Mayor's Creative Economy Council
Adjunct Professor, Urban Entrepreneurship, CSU Fresno
Past President, Fresno Downtown Association
For what Board or Commission are you applying?
Housing Authority
Briefly explain why you are interested in serving on this Board(s) or Commission(s):
I am interested in alleviating the problems associated with the chronic proverty of our region.
Do you or an immediate family member have any professional or fînancial relationship that may present a
potential conflict of interest for this board, commission or similar body?
No
Provide 3 Personal and Professional References.
Provide name, address, and phone number where they may be reached during the day.
Tim Stearns, California state University Fresno Lyles Center, I
X'resno, CA;
Kurt $adden, X'resno Unified School District,
Al Smith, Chamber of Commerce,
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Mnvon As Hrey SwnnnnNcrN
NOTIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT BY MAYOR
TO BOARD OR COMMISSION
City Council
Yvonne Spence, City Clerk
Ashley Swearengin, Mayor
Reappointment
New Appointment
Name of person replaced:
Barbara Goodwin
Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District
Through 08/03/2018
Cìty Councíl Agenda 07/31/14
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Application for Boards and Commissions
Home Phone:
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Years: ?Months: 6
Educational Background, Schools Attended, Degrees and Certifications:
Please see attached biography
Professional and Community AÍfiliations:
Please see attached biography
For what Board or Commission are you applying?
Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District
Briefly explain why you are interested in serving on this Board(s) or Commission(s):
My career was in the public arena, specifically as Executive Director for Fresno COG and
providing for transportation infrastructure. ln retirement I would like to continue to
contribute to the Fresno community, and the safeg of Fresno resident through proper
maintenance and development of our Flood Control lnfrastructure, via partiipation as a
Board member, is of interest to me. I believe my background working with Boprds, staff,
legislators and federal and state goverment agencies would be of service to the District.
Do you or an immediate family member have any professional or fìnancial relationship that
may present a potential conflict of interest for this board, commission or similar body?
I do not believe so. My husband is an architect, generally providing services to schools
and other institutions. lt is the institution's responsibility to apply for permits through the
district, not the architect.
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Provide 3 Personal and Professional References.
Prov¡de name, address, and phone numberwhere they may be reached during the day.
Octavia Diener,
Nathan Magsig,
Al Smith,
http://webapp.fr esno. gov/CityClerk/B oardslDefault. aspx 111r7t2010
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Eanbara Goodwin
Resident, City of Fresno
Education: BachelorofArts-Journalism/publ¡cRelations
Cum Laude Graduate of California State University, Fresno, California
Professional Background Highlights:
¡ Retired from fulltime employment May, 2008
¡ 2008-2009 - Part-Time Consultant to San Joaquin Valley Regional Policy
Council/eight Valley Councils of Governments (to aid formal development of newly
established coalition)
¡ t994-2O08 - Executive Director of Council of Fresno County Governments.
Employed by agency in 1973, holding increasingly responsible positions throughout
the years.
o 2OO7-2008 - Appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger to California Partnership for
the San Joaquin Valley
r 2006-2007 - National Association of Regional Councill Strategic Planning
Committee (one of four Executive Directors serving with four elected official Board
members)
o 2003-2006 - National Association of Regional Councils' Executive D¡rector
Committee as one of two California representatives - included participation at
national level on transportation and envíronmental subcommittees
o 2000-2001 - Chair of the San Joaquin Valley COG Directors Association¡ L998-1999 - Chair of the COG Directors Association of California
o L994 - Chair for California's Regional Transportation Planning Agencies,
representing group monthly before the California Transportation Commission
o Served on numerous statewide committees over career, such as
o Senator Kopp's Task Force on State Transportation lmprovement program
Reform
o Federal Transportation Bíll Reauthorization/California Consensus Principles
o Advisory panel to set transportation planning curriculum for University of
California campuses
r Often asked by state agencíes or legislators to represent the Valley on
transportat¡on issues.
Career Milestones (partial list):
c 2007 Excellence in Public Seruîce Aword from the Fresno Business Councilo 2006 Meosure C Renewøl- 20 year Half-Cent Sales Tax Transportation Ballot lssue
requiring 2/3 majority
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lssue
c Fresno COG "One Voìce" - advocacy effort at federal and state level, began in 2003
after I introduced it to the Fresno COG for consideration.
o Vdlley and Fresno COG Blueprìnt Planning - community vision for 2050 future
nl rf linino trîhcn^r+ât¡nn lrnd I lco hn¡ rcino rnd nihar noadc
. Formdtíon of San Joaquin Valley Regiona! Polícy Councíl - develop and maintain
unífied Valley approach to issues within their joint jurisdictionalauthority.
o Freewdys 47, 768, 780 and other projects, lncludlng Some Interest Free State
Advonces for Freewoy Projects - COG responsible for submissions of
tra nsportation p rojects fo r state/fed e ra I f u nd ing. N egotiated th ree interest-f re e
advance state loans totaling S131.1 million providing acceleration of construction,
and savings in cost escalation.
c Other Notables; State Route 99 (Valley) Business Plan; FreewayService Patrol;
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program; Eight-County San Joaquin Valley Goods
Movement Action Plan; lnitiated the Public Transportation lnfrastructure Study
Other Commu nity I nvolvement:
r 2009 - Current: Board of Directors, Boys & Gírls Clubs of Fresno Countyc Former Rotary Club of Fresno member
o Former Board member, Girl Scouts, Golden Valley Council Chapter
Contact lnformation:
Barbara Goodwin
Fresno, CA 93720
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Yvonne Spence, City Clerk
Ashley Swearengin, Mayor
Reappointment
New Appointment
Name of person replaced:
Mike Rastegar
3619
Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District
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City Council Agenda 07/31/14
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NOTIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT BY MAYOR
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Yvonne Spence, City Clerk
Ashley Swearengin, Mayor
Reappointment
New Appointment
Name of person replaced: Justin Surratt
Scott Miller
(Business Representative Category)
Fresno Regional Workforce Investment Board
Through lllll20l5
City Councíl Agenda 07/31/2014
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From : webmaster@Fresno.gov [mailto :webmaster@Fresno, gov]
Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 5:35 pM
To: Clerk
subject: APPLICATON FoR APPOINTMENT To BOARD oR coMMISSToN
Name: Scott Miller
Home Phone:
Home Address: ,
V/ork Address:
Work Phone:
)a Zip:93728
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E-Mail Address: millerclark@msn.com
Council District: 1
occupationÆmployer: owner, Gazebo Gardens Nursery years: 9 Months: 0
Educational B ackground, s cho ols Attended, De grees and certifi cations :
BA Environmental studies, UC Santa Cruz
MBA CSU X'resno
C-27 Contractor
Graduate, San Joaquìn Political Academy
Professional and Community Affiliations :
Board Member, X'resno Chamber
Board Member, Tree X'resno
Former Board President, Tower District Marketing Assoc
Member, Council District 1 implementation committee
For what Board or Commission are you applying?
WIB
Briefly explain why you are interested in serving on this Board(s) or Commission(s):
I am interested in the work of the WIB and believe my background and community involvement willbenefit the organization.
Do you or an immediate family member have any professional or financial relationship that may present apotential conflict of interest for this board, commission or similar body?
our business participates in programs related to the wrB (ARBOR, g0/20, etc.)
Provide 3 Personal and Professional References.
ovide name, address, and phone number where they may be reached during the day.
Al Smith, CEO Fresno Chamber, C,of¿Å-e-u Ìfu :
Karen Maroot, Executive Director Tree X'resn o y/ û,,I.+aA , / - - ,
Peter Robertson, Director of Annual Giving CSU X'resno ' ---l' -a' t'Øl*
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ISOTIFICATION OF' APPOINTMENT BY MAYOR
TO BOARD OR COMMISSION
City Council
Yvonne Spence, City Clerk
Ashley Swearengin, Mayor
Reappointment
New Appointment
Name of person replaced: Daniel Payne
Lawrence Garcia
Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC)
Through 0613012018
City Council Agendø 07/3 1/2 0 I 4
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City of Fresno
Staff Report
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
File #:ID#14-172 Agenda Date:7/31/2014 Agenda #:
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 31, 2014
FROM:SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH:ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
BY:LAL GOONAWARDENA, PE, Design Services Manager
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
SUBJECT
Actions pertaining to the N.Willow Avenue widening project,0.25 miles south of Nees Avenue to
Shepherd Avenue - Bid File 3332 (Council District 6)
1.*RESOLUTION -5th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No.2014-95 to
appropriate $3,334,100 for construction costs on the Willow Avenue widening between Nees
and Shepherd capital project in FY 2015 (Requires 5 affirmative votes)
2.Award a Construction Contract to Avison Construction Inc.,of Madera,California in the
amount of $2,199,899 for the N.Willow Avenue widening project,0.25 miles south of Nees
Avenue to Shepherd Avenue and to authorize the Public Works Director,or his designee,to
execute the standard contract on behalf of the City
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the 5th amendment to the Annual Appropriation
Resolution No.2014-95 and award a Construction Contract to Avison Construction Inc.,of Madera,
California in the amount of $2,199,899 for the N.Willow Avenue widening project,0.25 Miles South of
Nees Avenue to Shepherd Avenue.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Willow Avenue widening project will improve traffic flow along Willow Avenue and Nees Avenue.Under the proposed project, southbound Willow Avenue will be widened to its ultimate width of three southbound lanes with necessary streetlights and median island landscaping. Nees Avenue will be widened to eliminate the current traffic bottleneck west of Willow Avenue.
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BACKGROUND
The proposed project includes the widening of southbound Willow Avenue to three southbound
lanes from Shepherd Avenue to 0.25 miles south of Nees Avenue and the widening of eastbound
Nees Avenue to two eastbound travel lanes approaching Willow Avenue.The scope of the project
includes widening of portions of Willow and Nees Avenues,the installation of new streetlights,
modification of traffic signals at Nees and Willow,installation of new concrete curb and gutter,
sidewalk,driveway approaches,median island landscaping,relocation of Fresno Irrigation District
(FID)pipe line,and completion of the pedestrian trail along the west side of Willow Avenue.This
project will improve circulation, safety and access at the intersection of Willow and Nees Avenues.
Public Works staff prepared the construction documents for the project and a Notice Inviting Bids
was published in the Business Journal on April 25,2014,and posted on the City’s website and faxed
to ten (10)building exchanges.The specifications were distributed to fifteen (15)prospective
bidders.Eight (8)sealed bid proposals were received and opened on June 17,2014 in a public bid
opening.Bids ranged from $2,199,899 to 2,672,916.The bid submitted by Avison Construction,
Inc.,of Madera,California in the amount of $2,199,899 was determined to be the lowest responsive
and responsible bidder for the project.The bids will expire in 64 days from of the bid opening date
on August 20, 2014.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
The City Council adopted the Environmental Finding of Categorical Exemption per CEQA guidelines
for this project on February 9, 2012 during the right of way acquisition phase of this project.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
The local preference was not implemented based on conditions of the Federal Regional Surface
Transportation Program grant.
FISCAL IMPACT
The project is located in Council District 6.The overall cost of the project is $4,741,100 and is
funded by a $2,705,170 grant from the Federal Regional Surface Transportation Program,
$1,278,200 in Regional Measure C Tier 1 funds,$96,492 of Measure C Bike and Trail funds,and
$661,238 in Developer fees. The project will not have any impact to the General Fund.
Of the total overall costs of the project, $2,419,900 will be used for the construction contract award.
Attachments:
- 5th Amendment to Annual Appropriation Resolution
- Bid Evaluation/ Fiscal Impact Statement
- Vicinity Map
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Willow Avenue widening
from 0.25 miles S/O Nees Avenue to Shepherd Avenue
City of Fresno
Staff Report
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
File #:ID#14-173 Agenda Date:7/31/2014 Agenda #:
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 31, 2014
FROM:SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH:ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
LAL GOONAWARDENA, PE, Design Services Manager
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
BY:JOHN STANBOULIAN, Project Manager
Public Works Department, Traffic and Engineering Division
SUBJECT
Actions pertaining to the McKinley Avenue Traffic Synchronization Project from Highway 99 to Clovis
Avenue rebid - Bid File 3338 (Council Districts 1, 3, 4 and 7)
1.Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff determination,pursuant to Section 15301(c)
of the CEQA Guidelines,for the McKinley Avenue Wireless ITS Project from Highway 99 to Clovis
Avenue
2.Award a Construction Contract to Crosstown Electrical &Data,Inc.of Irwindale,California in
the amount of $833,370 for the base bid all add alternates for the McKinley Avenue Wireless ITS
Project from Highway 99 to Clovis Avenue rebid
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends Council adopt a finding of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c)
of CEQA Guidelines and award a Construction Contract to Crosstown Electrical &Data,Inc.of
Irwindale,California in the amount of $833,370 for the McKinley Avenue traffic signals
synchronization project from Highway 99 to Clovis Avenue.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The McKinley Avenue traffic signals synchronization project will install a wireless communication
system to interconnect the new traffic signal controllers along McKinley Avenue and synchronize the
corridor.This project will result in an efficient responsive coordinated system,improving safety,
operations,energy conservation and effective capacity of the McKinley Avenue corridor,while
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operations,energy conservation and effective capacity of the McKinley Avenue corridor,while
reducing emissions and improving overall quality of life.
BACKGROUND
McKinley Avenue Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)project was initially bid on November 8,
2013,and bids were opened on December 10,2013;two bids were received and opened at a public
bid opening.After the bid opening,it was determined that the contractor qualification requirements
were incorrectly included in the bid documents material specifications without a corresponding
requirement on Bidder’s checklist.Council rejected the bids per staff request and directed staff to
rebid the project.
Public Works Department staff prepared general construction documents for the McKinley Avenue
Wireless ITS Project from Highway 99 to Clovis Avenue rebid.
The Notice Inviting Bids was published in the Business Journal on March 26,2014,and posted on
the City’s website and faxed to ten (10)building exchanges.The specifications were distributed to
eleven (11)prospective bidders.Two (2)sealed bid proposals were received and opened in a public
bid opening on April 29,2014.Crosstown Electrical &Data,Inc.of Irwindale,California submitted a
bid in the amount of $740,600 for the base bid,$26,000 for the add alternate 1 and $66,770 for add
alternate 2.Kertel Communications dba Sebastian submitted a bid in the amount of $798,250 for
the base bid,$26,008 for the add alternate 1 and $56,576 for add alternate 2.Crosstown Electrical
&Data,Inc.of Irwindale,California was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder for the project.
A bid appeal was received by Kertel Communications dba Sebastian.An appeal hearing was
scheduled for June 11,2014 in accordance with Resolution 2003-129 which establishes procedures
for appeals in the competitive bidding process.
The Independent Administrative Hearing Officer recommended to the City Manager that the City
Council uphold the staff determination that designated Crosstown Electrical and Data,Inc.as the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder in his Findings and Recommendations letter dated June
19,2014,attached hereto.The Public Works Department is requesting the City Council approval of
the construction contract with Crosstown Electrical &Data,Inc.following the City Manager’s
concurrence with the Independent Administrative Hearing Officer’s recommendation.The bids will
expire on August 21, 2014.
Staff is recommending award of a construction contract to Crosstown Electrical &Data,Inc.of
Irwindale,California in the amount of $833,370 for the base bid and add alternates 1 and 2 for the
McKinley Avenue Wireless ITS Project from Highway 99 to Clovis Avenue rebid as lowest
responsive responsible bidder and to authorize the Public Works Director or his designee to sign
and execute the standardized contract on behalf of the City of Fresno.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Staff has performed a preliminary environmental assessment of this project and has determined that
it falls within the Categorical Exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c)(existing
facilities)which exempts projects involving a negligible or no expansion of an existing facility.This
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exemption applies because this project involves improving efficiency of an existing roadway through
coordinating the operation of existing traffic signals to reduce congestion without expansion of the
roadway.The relatively small transmitters will be mounted on existing signal mast arms;wiring is
run in existing conduit and signal cabinets;and existing cabinets will be replaced without expanding
the current space.Staff determined under the CEQA Guidelines this project fits within the definition
of existing facilities in Section15301(c)Class 1,as Categorically Exempt from further CEQA review.
Furthermore,Staff has determined that none of the exceptions to Categorical Exemptions set forth
in the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 apply to this project.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
The local preference was not implemented based on conditions of the Federal Congestion Mitigation
Air Quality (CMAQ) grant.
FISCAL IMPACT
The project is located in Council Districts 1,3,4 and 7.The overall cost of the project is $1,119,000
and is funded by $1,031,600 Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ)Regional Bid funds and
$87,400 Proposition 111 Gas Tax funds.The project will not have any impact to the General Fund.
Of the overall cost of the project, $833,370 will be used for the construct contract award.
Attachments:
Bid Evaluation/Fiscal Impact Statement
Vicinity Map
Findings and Recommendation Letter
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Staff Report
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
File #:ID#14-178 Agenda Date:7/31/2014 Agenda #:
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 31, 2014
FROM:SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH:ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
LAL GOONAWARDENA, PE, Design Services Manager
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
BY:JOHN STANBOULIAN, Project Manager
Public Works Department, Traffic and Engineering Division
SUBJECT
Actions pertaining to the Bullard Avenue Traffic Synchronization Project from Marks Avenue to Willow
Avenue rebid - Bid File 3320 (Council Districts 2, 4, 6 and Fresno County)
1.Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff determination,pursuant to Section 15301(c)
of the CEQA Guidelines,for the Bullard Avenue Wireless ITS Project from Marks Avenue to Willow
Avenue
2.Award a Construction Contract to Crosstown Electrical &Data,Inc.of Irwindale,California in
the amount of $755,808 for the base bid and add alternate 1 for the Bullard Avenue Wireless ITS
Project from Marks Avenue to Willow Avenue rebid
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends Council adopt a finding of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c)
of CEQA Guidelines and award a Construction Contract to Crosstown Electrical &Data,Inc.of
Irwindale,California in the amount of $755,808 for the Bullard Avenue traffic signals synchronization
project from Marks Avenue to Willow Avenue.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Bullard Avenue traffic signals synchronization project will install a wireless communication
system to interconnect the new traffic signal controllers along Bullard Avenue and synchronize the
corridor.This project will result in an efficient responsive coordinated system,improving safety,
operations,energy conservation and effective capacity of the Bullard Avenue corridor,while reducing
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operations,energy conservation and effective capacity of the Bullard Avenue corridor,while reducing
emissions and improving overall quality of life.
BACKGROUND
Bullard Avenue Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)project was initially bid on November 8,2013,
and bids were opened on December 10,2013;two bids were received and opened at a public bid
opening.After the bid opening,it was determined that the contractor qualification requirements were
incorrectly included in the bid documents material specifications without a corresponding
requirement on Bidder’s checklist.Council rejected the bids per staff request and directed staff to
rebid the project.
Public Works Department staff prepared general construction documents for the Bullard Avenue
Wireless ITS Project from Marks Avenue to Willow Avenue rebid.
The Notice Inviting Bids was published in the Business Journal on March 26,2014,and posted on
the City’s website and faxed to ten (10)building exchanges.The specifications were distributed to
eleven (11)prospective bidders.Two (2)sealed bid proposals were received and opened in a public
bid opening on April 29,2014.Crosstown Electrical &Data,Inc.of Irwindale,California submitted a
bid in the amount of $569,465 for the base bid and $186,343 for the add alternate 1.Kertel
Communications dba Sebastian submitted a bid in the amount of $618,244.76 for the base bid and
$138,406.80 for the add alternate 1.Crosstown Electrical &Data,Inc.of Irwindale,California was
determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the project.
A bid appeal was received by Kertel Communications dba Sebastian.An appeal hearing was
scheduled for June 11,2014 in accordance with Resolution 2003-129 which establishes procedures
for appeals in the competitive bidding process.
The Independent Administrative Hearing Officer recommended to the City Manager that the City
Council uphold the staff determination that designated Crosstown Electrical and Data,Inc.as the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder in his Findings and Recommendations letter dated June
19,2014,attached hereto.The Public Works Department is requesting the City Council approval of
the construction contract with Crosstown Electrical &Data,Inc.following the City Manager’s
concurrence with the Independent Administrative Hearing Officer’s recommendation.The bids will
expire on August 21, 2014.
Staff is recommending award of a construction contract to Crosstown Electrical &Data,Inc.of
Irwindale,California in the amount of $755,808 for the base bid and add alternate 1 for the Bullard
Avenue Wireless ITS Project from Marks Avenue to Willow Avenue rebid as lowest responsive
responsible bidder and to authorize the Public Works Director or his designee to sign and execute
the standardized contract on behalf of the City of Fresno.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Staff has performed a preliminary environmental assessment of this project and has determined that
it falls within the Categorical Exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c)(existing
facilities)which exempts projects involving a negligible or no expansion of an existing facility.This
exemption applies because this project involves improving efficiency of an existing roadway through
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coordinating the operation of existing traffic signals to reduce congestion without expansion of the
roadway.The relatively small transmitters will be mounted on existing signal mast arms;wiring is
run in existing conduit and signal cabinets;and existing cabinets will be replaced without expanding
the current space.Staff determined under the CEQA Guidelines this project fits within the definition
of existing facilities in Section 15301(c)Class 1,as Categorically Exempt from further CEQA review.
Furthermore,Staff has determined that none of the exceptions to Categorical Exemptions set forth
in the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 apply to this project.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
The local preference was not implemented based on conditions of the Federal Congestion Mitigation
Air Quality (CMAQ) grant.
FISCAL IMPACT
The project is located in Council Districts 2,4,6 and Fresno County.The overall cost of the project is
$1,021,600 and is funded by $935,900 Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ)Regional Bid funds
and $85,700 Proposition 111 Gas Tax funds.The project will not have any impact to the General
Fund. Of the overall cost of the project, $755,808 will be used for the construct contract award.
Attachments:
Bid Evaluation/Fiscal Impact Statement
Vicinity Map
Findings and Recommendation Letter
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City of Fresno
Staff Report
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
File #:ID#14-199 Agenda Date:7/31/2014 Agenda #:
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 31, 2014
FROM:SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH:ANDREW J. BENELLI, PE, City Engineer/Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Traffic and Engineering Services Division
CRAIG L. HANSEN, Supervising Real Estate Agent
Public Works Department, Real Estate Services Section
BY:PETE CALDWELL, Senior Real Estate Agent
Public Works Department, Real Estate Services Section
SUBJECT
Acquisition of a 2.46-acre parcel located at 6135 N.Golden State Boulevard to use as right-of-way
for the construction of Veterans Boulevard Overcrossing (Council District 2)
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the acquisition of property owned by George Dakovich and Son,Inc.,for $930,000 to be
used as right of way for Veterans Boulevard and also authorize the Public Works Director,or his
designee, to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno in cooperation with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)plans
to build a new interchange on State Route 99 plus supporting roadway improvements in northwest
Fresno.The improvements will add a new interchange to State Route 99 between Shaw Avenue
and Herndon Avenue as well as a new city super arterial roadway that will enhance the local
circulation network.The City needs to acquire a 2.46 acre parcel that belongs to a construction
company,George Dakovich and Son,Inc.to be able to develop the roadway.The property owner
(s)have agreed to the negotiated settlement of $930,000 for the full acquisition of this property,
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including an office building, a warehouse and three storage buildings.
BACKGROUND
Veterans Boulevard,originally referred to as the Herndon-Grantland Diagonal,was part of the 1984
General Plan and is a planned six-lane super arterial in the 2025 General Plan.The interchange
concept was refined in 1986 with a feasibility study conducted to analyze potential
interchange/grade separation configurations.In 1991,a Project Initiation Document was
completed,and in 1996,the Official Plan Line for Veterans Boulevard was adopted by the Council.
In recent years,staff has completed the Project Study Report (PSR),Project Report and
Environmental Impact Report (EIR).Veterans Boulevard and the proposed interchange with State
Route 99 are identified as part of the Circulation Element in both the City and County General
Plans.The new interchange will be a partial cloverleaf connecting State Route 99 and Veterans
Boulevard.The new overcrossing will have three southbound lanes,a Class I bicycle
lane/pedestrian trail on the west side of the structure and Class II bicycle lanes on both sides of the
structure.The project will include two bridge structures,one to cross over Route 99 and one to
cross over the existing Union Pacific Railroad tracks,Golden State Boulevard,and the future high
speed rail tracks.
The City needs to acquire a 2.46-acre parcel located at 6135 N.Golden State Boulevard (APN 505-
808-31s)to use as right-of-way for the construction of Veterans Boulevard.The City retained Kelly
P.Stevens Real Property Analysts to appraise the property.Stevens worked under the direction of
Lawrence D.Hopper,MAI.The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved as to form the
proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
The proposed project is a joint project by the Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration,and
is subject to state and federal environmental review requirements.Project documentation,
including an EIR,has been prepared in compliance with both the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA)and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).Caltrans is the lead agency under
NEPA.In addition,the Federal Highway Administration is responsible for environmental review,
consultation,and any other action required in accordance with applicable Federal laws for this
project which is being,or has been,carried out by Caltrans under its assumption of responsibility
pursuant to 23 United States Code 327.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT
The $130 million Veterans Boulevard Project which is located in Council District 2 will have no
impact upon the General Fund.The Veterans Boulevard project is being funded through Measure
“C”Tier 1 funds,Citywide Regional Street Impact fees,State Transportation Improvement Program
(STIP) funding, Regional Transportation Mitigation Fees (RTMF) and Federal transportation funds.
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Attachments:
Veterans Blvd Vicinity Map
APN Vicinity Map
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File #:ID#14-210 Agenda Date:7/31/2014 Agenda #:
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 31, 2014
FROM:COUNCILMEMBER BRAND AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRANDAU
Council Offices
SUBJECT
RESOLUTION of the Council of the City of Fresno,California,supporting California
Assembly Bill 69
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA
ASSEMBLY BILL 69
WHEREAS, the City of Fresno is concerned about the impact of the fuels-under-
the-cap regulation and the increased price of fuel for consumers; and
WHEREAS, any increase in the price of fuel will serve to hurt the most vulnerable
members of our communities who must continue to commute and drive long distances
for services like healthcare, and who are least able to diversify their transportation
options; and
WHEREAS, California is still in the early stages of its economic recovery and a
price increase on fuelwill serve to weaken the economic recovery; and
WHEREAS, many Californians are still unemployed and looking for work and are
at a disadvantage when it comes to paying for basic necessities like fuel; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fresno was more economically impacted by the "Great
Recession" than many other cities throughout the state, and high poverty and double
digit unemployment still persist in the City; and
WHEREAS, professional estimates put the probable increase in the price of gas
between $0.16 and $ 0.76 a gallon; and
WHEREAS, increases in fuel prices will disproportionately impact low-income
Californians who will be hurt the most by such a price increase; and
WHEREAS, the majority of Californians are unaware that this price increase is
coming; and
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WHEREAS, the state's greenhouse gas reduction goals are already well on track
and will not be helped by this price increase; and
WHEREAS, Assemblyman Henry Perea (D-Fresno) has introduced state
legislation, Assembly Bill 69, seeking a delay in this implementation until January 1,
2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE lT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as
follows:
1. The City of Fresno call upon the administration of Governor Jerry Brown,
the California Air Resources Board, and the California State Assembly and
Senate to delay the implementation of this portion of the cap-and-trade
program so that Californians may have more time to prepare for the
economic consequences.
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l, WONNE SPENCE, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing
resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on the
day of 2014.
AYES :NOES :
ABSENT :
ABSTAIN :
Mayor Approval:
Mayor Approval/No Return:
2014
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Mayor Veto:
Council Override Vote:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
BY:
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WONNE SPENCE, CMC
City Clerk
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 31, 2014
FROM:Douglas T. Sloan, City Attorney
City Attorney’s Office
BY:Erica M. Camarena, Senior Deputy City Attorney
City Attorney’s Office
SUBJECT
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (a)
1.City of Fresno, et al v. AIG Financial Products Corp., et al.U.S. District Court Case No.: 08
MDL No. 1950
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 31, 2014
SUBJECT
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION -Government Code Section
54956.9, Subdivision (d)(1)
1.City of Fresno et al. v. Doug Vagim, et al.; Fresno Superior Court No. 13CECG03080,
5th District Court of Appeal No. F069296
Related Matter: Doug Vagim, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.;
Fresno Superior Court No. 13CECG03206
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS
The parlies to this SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE OF
CLAIMS ("Agreement") are DOUG VAGIM, DIANE SMITH and STEVE WAYTE (referred to as
"Initiative Proponents" or "Proponents" herein), on the one hand, and the CITY OF FRESNO, a
California chafter city and municipal corporation (sometimes referred to as or "City"), and
DOUGLAS SLOAN, in his capacity as City Attorney of the City of Fresno on the other hand.
These persons and entity are referred to collectively as "Parties" or separately as "each Pafty"
herein. This Agreement is effective as of the latest date written next to the signature of a Party to
this Agreement.
I. Recitals.
WHEREAS, The City of Fresno increased its water rates in August 2013; and
WHEREAS, The Initiative Proponents sought to qualify an initiative measure seeking repeal
of the City's 2013 water rates; and
WHEREAS, The City challenged Initiative Proponents' authority to seek repeal of the water
rates by initiative measure; and
WHEREAS, The City f,iled a Complaint in Declaratory Relief seeking a judicial
determination denying Initiative Proponents' authority to seek repeal of the City's August 2013
water rates (City of Fresno, et al., v. Vagim, et al., Case No. l3CECG03080); and
V/HEREAS, Initiative Proponents filed a Verified Petition for Writ of Mandate compelling
the City to issue a title and summaly such that the Initiative Proponents could commence collecting
signatures on their rate-repeal ballot initiative measure (Vagim, et al., v. City of Fresno, et al., Case
No. 13C8CG03206); and
WHEREAS, Initiative Proponents were successful in defending against the City's
Complaint in Declaratory Relief, which case remains on appeal before the Califomia Fifth District i
Coufi of Appeal, and for which the City recently renewed a Writ of Mandate separate from its
appeal of this matter; and
WHEREAS, Initiative Proponents were successful on their Writ Petition matter and related
appeals, which case is now ftrlly concluded; and
WHEREAS, Initiative Proponents were awarded attorneys fees by the Fresno County
Superior Court in the two litigation cases; and
V/FIEREAS, The City has before it a duly qualified initiative measure submitted by
Initiative Proponents to repeal the August 2013 water rates, and is required, pursuant to operation of
law, to either repeal the challenged rates or set the matter of the rate repeal for a vote of the People
ofFresno; and
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WHEREAS, The Parties wish to immediately resolve the remaining litigation disputes,
payment of attorneys' fees, and the issue of the repeal of the City's 2013 water rates.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants undertaken and the releases herein
contained, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, as follows:
II. Terms and Conditions of the Settlement Agreement.
1. Operative Settlement Provisions. Pafties desire to settle the Lawsuits and to fully and
finally settle any and all matters between them arising out of, or relating to, the Lawsuits, or any
claims that could have been raised in connection with the Lawsuits or the City's August 2013 water
rate increase, without any further court proceedings, trial, appeal or adjudication of any issue of fact
or law, and without any admission with respect to such matters. This shall also include issues raised
by Proponents' qualified Initiative Measure. In consideration of the mutual promises herein, the
Parties agree:
E.
All Lawsuits and related motions, appeals, and actions filed and/or pursued by the
Parties shall forthwith be dismissed with prejudice.
The August2013 water rate inct'eases enacted by the City shall be immediately repealed
by the City pursuant to Article XIII C, section 3 of the California Constitution.
The City shall delay enactment of any new water rate increases for a minimum of 6
months from the date of this agLeement, and thereafter may establish new, lower rates.
Such rate increases, if sought by the City, shall full comply with Proposition 2l 8, the
California Constitution, the Elections Code and other applicable provisions of law and
legal authority. Any new rate increases sought shall also comply with the new notice
and protest provisions of Item No. 1.E. herein.
Any new rate plan enacted by the City shall be set for a period of not less than hve years
(the current rate plan is for four years), during which time water rates may not be
increased by the City.
Starting from the date of this agreement and for a period of l0 years thereafter, all
protest notices on proposed utility rate/fee increases shall be transmitted by the City in
envelopes with distinguishing markings that it not be mistaken for any other City mail
(said notices sl-rall appear similar to notices for jury duty), and have on the outside front
face of the transmittal envelope the wolds "IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
AN INCREASE TO YOUR UTILITY RATES ENCLOSED" in font size not less than
14pt. The notice envelopes shall include inside a ballot card and self-addressed, reply
mail envelopes. All property and other information needed to tally a vote shall have
been pre-printed on the envelopes and protest ballot cards so that a valid protest is cast
by mail with a check mark and signature on the ballot card by either the property owner
of or tenant at an affected property. Such notices shall be transmitted to property owners
and also all tenant ratepayers for the affected properties. Only one protest per affected
rate-payer property will be eligible to be tallied. The ballot return envelopes shall be
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B.
C.
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pre-printed with the City's recipient/return address, include the APN on the outside of
said envelope, and include proper business reply postage or similar provided by the City,
such that a ballot card may be retumed by a voter at no direct cost to the voter. The
notice requirements herein shall apply to any rate increase sought by the City for water,
garbage, and sewer rates.
F. The City commits that it wilì seek the most efficient and equitable legal funding
mechanisms for any new water projects to minimize cost increases or reduce costs for
rate payers, including pursuit of the most cost effective means to save on infrastructure
costs.
G. Proponents agree to refrain frorn participating in any manner, directly or indirectly, in a
new initiative or referendum following the next water rate establishment.
H. During the 6 month interim period discussed in Item No. l.C. herein, the City shall
sponsor and publicize abona fide, open, participatory roundtable process involving City
leaders, rate-payers (both City and Co Island), taxpayers, taxpayer organizations,
initiative proponents, experts, media and interest groups. The purpose of the roundtable
process is to fostel and undertake serious discussions relative to all project issues,
inclr-rding but not limited to the regional water issue, the scope of city projects,
alternatives of financing capital costs both on new development and system-wide
infrastructure, altematives to City's current policy on water, process and methods of low
or fixed income subsidy (including, but not limited to, CDBG and PACE program
elements). The City shall publicize each of these roundtable meetings on the City's
website and on all the public media sites available. Prior to the conclusion of this six-
month period, the resulting findings discussed through this process will be put out for
further public review by the City for a 45-day period, and at the conclusion of the 45-day
period, the findings and summary of discussions and will be placed before the City
Council for final review and consideration.
I. The City shall pay Proponents'attorney fees and legal costs inthe amount of $150,000,
which shall be payable by the City within 10 business days of the execution of this
agreement to "Bell, McAndrews & Hiltachk, LLP Client Trust Account," 455 Capitol
Mall, Suite 600, Sacramento, CA 95814.
J. The City shall refund the Initiative Proponents' $200 within 10 business days of the
execution of this agreement.
2. Release of Claims. In return for the mutual promises and other consideration provided in
this Agreement, Proponents, for themselves and their past, present or future heirs, beneficiaries,
exectrtors, administrators, ofÏcers, directors, agents, partners, srìccessors and assigns ("Releasors"),
do hereby fully release, acquit, waive and forever discharge the City and its past, present or future
council rnembers, mayofs, administratols, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns
("Releasees"), frorn any and all claims, actions, causes of action, factual allegations, demands
(including without limitation demands for equitable and injunctive relief), debts, damages, costs,
expenses inclr"rding expert fèes, losses, or attorney's fees of whateveL nature involving the City's
August 2013 rate increases and Proponents' subsequent ballot Initiative Measure effort, whether or
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not known, suspected or claimed arising out of, based on, or in any way related to the facts alleged
(or facts that coulcl have been alleged) in the Lawsuits and related actions, appeals and/or motions
("Claims"), which Claims the Releasors have or may have against the Releasees except for rights to
enforce this Agreement. In this Paragraph, the conjunctive includes the disjunctive.
3. Express'Waiver of All Claims Under California Civil Code Section 1542.It is further
understood and agreed that this Agreement extends to all of the above-described Claims and
potential Claims, and that all rights under California Civil Code $ 1542 are hereby expressly waived
by Proponents for themselves with respect to all such Claims. Section 1542 provides as flollows:
"A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does
not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the
release, which if known by him must have materially affected his
settlement with the debtor."
Notwithstanding these provisions of Section 7542, the Parties expressly acknowledge that
this Agreement is intended to include in its effect, without limitation, all Clairns as described in
Paragraph 2 based on the facts allegecl (or that could have been alleged) in the Lawsuits, which they
do not know or suspect to exist in their favor al the time of execution hereof and that the settlement
reflected in this Agleement contemplates the extinguishment of all such Claims, except for rights to
enforce this Agreement.
4. Interpretation. The interpretation of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of California and any applicable laws of the United States. This Agreement shall be construed
as thougl-r jointly prepaled by the Parties and any uncertainty or ambiguity shall not be construed
against any one Party.
5. Admissibility of this Agreement. This Agreement constitutes a compromise of disputed
claims and shall not be treated as an admission of liability by the City or any of the Releasees aI-any
time or 1'or any reason. This Agreement shall not be admissible in any legal or administrative
proceeding, including proceedings between the City and the Proponents or proceedings involving
the City and any othel party. Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, the Parties agree that
once it is signed by the Parties, this Agreement shall be fully binding and admissible in any judicial
or administrative proceeding to enforce the terms of this Agreement and/or for breach of this
Agreement' s provisions.
6. Jurisdiction and Venue. Venue over any dispute that may arise under this Agreement
shall be in the Superior Courl in and for the County of Fresno and shall be pursued as a related case
to the prior LawsLrits. In the event that Proponents are compelled to and thereafter prevail in an
action in law or equity to enforce the provisions of this Agreernent, to obtain a declaration of rights
and obligations in conjunctior-r therewith, or otherwise arising out of this Agreement, the Proponents
shall be entitled to recovery of their reasonable attorney's fees and costs, including any costs
incurred to retain expert witnesses in connection therewith.
7. Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and
facsimile or scanned signatures will have the same folce and effect as the original.
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8. Bntire Agreement. The Parties acknowledge that no representations, inducements,
promises or agreements, oral or otherwise, have been made by any Party or anyone acting on behalf
of a Party which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, representation, inducement
or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding. Any modification, waiver or
amendment of this Agreement will be effective only if it is in writing and signed by the Party to be
charged.
9. Representation by Counsel. Each of the Parties expressly acknowledges and represents
that it has been represented by counsel in the negotiations culminating in this Agreement. Each of
the Parties has read this Agreement, reviewed the same with counsel, and fully understands the
meaning and effect of each and every provision of this Agreement, in particular the meaning and
effect of the releases and the waiver of rights under Califomia Civil Code$ I 542.
10. Mayor's Authority to Sign on Behalf of City. The City hereby confirms that upon
approval of this Agreement by the City Council, the Mayor is authorized pursuant to the City's
Charter to sign this Agreement on the City's behalf.
11. Severability. If any term of this Agreement is declared invalid for any reason, that
determination shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Agreement. The remaining parts
of this Agreement shall remain in elfect as if the Agreement had been executed without the invalid
term.
DATE:
DOUG VAGIM
DATE:
DIANE SMITH
DATE:
STEVE V/AYTE
CITY OF FRESNO,
A California Charter City and municipal
colporation
By: ASHLEY SWEARENGIN
Mayor'
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8. Entire Agreement. 'I'he Parties apknówìedge that no rcpresentations. inducements,
promises or agreements, oral or othErwise, havé bcen made by any Party or ilnyone acting on bchalf
of a Parry whioh are not embodied herein, and that no other ¿rgreemsnt! reprcsentation, inducenrenr
br promisc not contained in this Agr'eement shall be valid or binding. Any modification, waivcr or
amendment of this Agreement will bc e ffectiveionly if ít is in writing anrì signecl by the Party to be
charged.
9. Represenlation by Counsel. lìach of the Partie¡- expressly acknowlcdges and represents
that it has bcen represented by counsel in the negotiations culminating in this Agreement. Each of
the Parties hes read thi.s Agreemenl,,revielved the same with counsel, and fully understands the
meaning and eliÞct of cach and every provision'of this Agreement. in particular the meaning and
etïect of the releases and the waiver of righït unrler C¿lifomia Clivil Code$ t 542.
10.. Mayor's Authority to fiign ou lBeþulf of City, The City hereby confirms that uporr
approval of this Agreement by the City Council, the Mayor is authorized pursuanr to the Ciry's
Cha¡ter to sign this Agreement on the Cifyis behalf.
. ll. Severnbility. lf any term of this Agreement is deolared invalirt lbr any reason, that
.detcrmination shall not affect the va,lidity of the remaincier of the Agrermùnt. Thc remaining parts
of this Agreement shaLl renrain in eflect as if the Agrcemcnt had been executed without the invalid
term.
DATE:
DIANË SMITI{
DATE:
STEVE WAYTE
CITY OF FRESNO,
A Califomia Ch.arter City arrd municipal
corporation
,DATF-:
By: ASHLEY SWËARI,NOIN
Mayor
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L Entire Agreement. The Pa¡ties ackrowledge thât no representations, indusemenls,
pronrises or agrÊsments, oral or othenvise, have been rnade by an), Pârty or ânyone acting on behalf
ola Party which are no1 embodied herein, and that no other agreemÈnt, re.presÈntâtion, inducemenl
or promise nol conlaìned in thìs Agrcement shall be vaiid or binding. An-y modifleation, waiver or
amendmsnf of this Agreemenf wiìì be effeetivc i:nly if it is in writing and signed by the Pafiy to be
chargecl.
9. Represertation by Counsel. Ilach olthe Parties expressly acknolvledges and represents
that il has been represented by counsel in the negotiations culminatin*e in this ,Agreenrent. Êach cf
the Parties has read this Agreement, reviewed lhe same with counse l, and f"ulll' underst¿nds the
meaning and effect of each and e very provision of thìs Agreement, in partículnr the rneaning and
ellèct of the releases and the r.vaiver o[rights under Calitìrmia Civìl Code$ l-54?.
10. Mrryor's Authority to Sign on Behalf of e ify. Thc Cig hereby confims that upon
approval of this Agreement by the City CouncìI, the Mayor is authorizæd pursuånt to the Cify's
Clra¡ter to sìgn this Agreement on the City's behalf".
11. Severability. If any terrn of rhis A.greement is declareti invalid for ary rÊason. thaf
determínation shall no1 afiectthe validity of tlre rernainder oI'tlre Agreenrenl- The remaining parts
of this AgreemËnt shâll remain in eflect as if the Agreenient had be¿n execuletJ rvithout the invalici
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City of Fresno
Staff Report
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
File #:ID#14-207 Agenda Date:7/31/2014 Agenda #:
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 31, 2014
SUBJECT
Appearance by Ike Grewal of the Sikh Community Activist to request approval of a discount on the
fees for the Convention Center
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File #:ID#14-208 Agenda Date:7/31/2014 Agenda #:
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 31, 2014
FROM:MARLENE MURPHEY, Executive Director
BY:ENRIQUE MENDEZ, Project Manager
SUBJECT
Successor Agency Board, City Council and Fresno Revitalization Corporation Board consider
approving:
1.Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Article 19,Sections 15301/Class 1
(existing facilities)and 15303/class 3 (new construction or conversion of small structures)of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)Guidelines for ornamental fence installation,
450 M Street @ Santa Clara. (bid file No. 3299); and
2.Award a contract to Marko Construction Group as the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder for ornamental fence installation, 450 M Street @ Santa Clara (bid file No. 3299)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Agency staff solicited bids from qualified vendors to furnish and install ornamental steel fencing at
450 M Street in the Convention Center Redevelopment Area as part of the Old Armenian Town
Project.Staff is recommending the Agency Board award a contract in the amount of $69,177.28 to
Marko Construction Group as the lowest responsive bidder.
BACKGROUND
Bid specifications were prepared by Successor Agency staff and provided to the City’s Purchasing
Department.A Notice Inviting Bids was published in the Business Journal on April 30,2014 and also
posted on the City’s web site.Specifications were faxed to fifteen (15)building exchanges and
distributed to thirteen (13)prospective bidders.The bids were opened on May 20,2014.Five (5)
sealed bids were received and opened by the Purchasing Division.Marko Construction Group
submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $69,177.28 and is considered the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder.
The Historic Preservation Commission previously reviewed and provided positive comments on the
design proposal for the wrought iron fence around the perimeter of the site containing the historic
buildings on August 26, 2013, September 23, 2013, and June 23, 2014.
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CEQA FINDING
Staff has performed a preliminary environmental assessment of this project and has determined that
it falls within the Class 1 and Class 3 Categorical Exemptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines,sections
15301 and 15303.A Class 1 Categorical Exemption is appropriate as the installation of a fence is
part of the routine operation,maintenance or minor alteration of existing structures,facilities and
topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that currently existing.
Additionally,a Class 3 Categorical Exemption is appropriate,as it exempts new construction of
accessory structures including garages,carports,patios,swimming pools,and fences.Furthermore,
none of the exceptions to Categorical Exemptions set forth in the CEQA Guidelines,section 15300.2
apply to this project.
Attachments:
Evaluation of Bid Proposals
Fencing Profile
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File #:ID#14-183 Agenda Date:7/31/2014 Agenda #:
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 31, 2014
FROM:DOUGLAS T. SLOAN, City Attorney
City Attorney’s Office
BY:MARY RATERMAN-DOIDGE, Deputy
City Attorney’s Office
SUBJECT
BILL -(For introduction)-Amending the Fresno Municipal Code to add Article 6.5 of Chapter 10,
authorizing citizens to file Administrative Complaints for Municipal Code violations involving public
nuisances.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached ordinance adding Article 6.5 of Chapter
10 to the Fresno Municipal Code authorizing citizens to file Administrative Complaints for certain
Municipal Code violations involving public nuisances.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The attached ordinance amends the Fresno Municipal Code by allowing private citizens to file
Administrative Complaints for Municipal Code violations involving public nuisances which may be
resolved through mediation or a hearing.
BACKGROUND
This ordinance provides an alternative method of enforcing Municipal Code violations.Establishing a
program allowing private citizens to file administrative complaints for certain enumerated public
nuisances will enhance compliance with code regulations to protect the public’s health,safety,and
quality of life.
This program will be voluntary,and does not take the place of existing methods for enforcement of
violations of the Municipal Code.The adoption of this ordinance will simply give private citizens an
opportunity to combat code violations,as an alternative to the existing method of code enforcement
by the Community Revitalization Department.
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The City intends to defray the administrative cost by establishing a fee associated with processing
and resolving Administrative Complaints.Staff intends to bring back to Council for approval the filing
fee amount required to pay for processing complaints and staff time,along with supporting
documents.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
This is not a “project”for the purposes of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines,section 15378(b)(5),
as it is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the
environment.The City has existing code enforcement procedures;this ordinance simply adds an
alternative administrative procedure.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference was not considered because this ordinance does not include a bid or award of a
construction or services contract.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no significant fiscal impact from this proposed addition to the Fresno Municipal Code
because the administration of this ordinance should be cost neutral when a filing fee will be charged
to pay all processing costs,limited City Attorney time may be used,and this ordinance operates on a
voluntary basis.
Attachment:Ordinance
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File #:ID#14-188 Agenda Date:7/31/2014 Agenda #:
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
August 21, 2014
FROM:DOUGLAS T. SLOAN, City Attorney
City Attorney’s Office
BY:MARY RATERMAN-DOIDGE, Deputy
City Attorney’s Office
SUBJECT
*BILL NO.B-33 -(Intro.7/31/2014)(For adoption)-Amending Sections 1-405,1-407,1-408,and 1-
409 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the Administrative Hearing procedure
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached ordinance amending sections 1-405,1-
407,1-408,and 1-409 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the Administrative Hearing
procedure.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The attached ordinance amends the Fresno Municipal Code by changing certain requirements of the
Administrative Hearing Officer and the Administrative Hearing Procedure to allow for better
scheduled administrative hearings to take place in a more orderly manner.
BACKGROUND
This ordinance streamlines the City’s administrative hearing process.Enacting the proposed
changes will allow the effective and efficient use of city resources while ensuring a timely resolution
of appealed issues based upon the following changes:
•Employment contracts for the Administrative Hearing Officer shall be for one year and
compensation may be on an hourly or flat rate basis;
•Appeal hearings shall be scheduled for specific dates and times based upon the parties’
reasonable estimates for presenting their case;
• Hearings shall not be continued unless good cause is shown;
•The hearing officer shall conduct each hearing in an orderly manner taking into consideration
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•The hearing officer shall conduct each hearing in an orderly manner taking into consideration
more formalized rules of evidence; and
•The hearing officer may not increase or decrease any citations imposed against parties as
set forth in the master fee schedule.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
This is not a “project”for the purposes of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines,section 15378(b)(5),
as it is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the
environment.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference was not considered because this ordinance amendment does not include a bid or
award of a construction or services contract.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no significant fiscal impact from this proposed amendment to the Fresno Municipal
Code because the changes only impact the Administrative Hearing Officer Requirements and
Administrative Hearing procedures to allow for hearings to be conducted orderly and efficiently.
Attachment:Ordinance
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BILL NO.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FRESNO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 1405, 1-407, 1.408,
AND 1-409 OF THE FRESNO MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
PROCEDURE.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 1-405 of the Fresno Municipal Code is amended to read:
SECTION 1405. HEARING OFFICER. The City Manager shall appoínt
persons to serue as hearing officers under the following rules:
(a) Permanent Hearing Officer. The City Manager may appoint a
person or persons to serve as permanent hearing offícers lwíth
compensation on a flat rate or hourlv basip]. Permanent hearing officers
shall be hired undep+lfor a one year] contract with lan annual option to
re4ew, subiect to thirty (30) days' notice prior to the termination of the
contractl . The hearing officer may not be
terminated without cause and the basis of termination shall not be related
to the outcomes of hearíngs. A permanent hearing officer may be
appointed to hear all types of administrative hearings or may be appointed
to hear a select category of hearings or a select number of hearings. A
ffi +temeerary hearing effieerwithin a ene year peied.
Date Adopted:
Date Approved
Effective Date:
City Attorney Approval: {Y\ftD
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(b) Temporary Hearing Officer. The City Manager may appoint a
person or persons to serve as temporary hearing officer on an as needed
basis for those hearings in which the city does not have a permanent
hearing officer or where the permanent hearing officer(s) is/are unable to
serve because of the existence of a personal conflict or for practical
reasons or where the Code otheruise requires appointment of a person to
hear a particular class of hearings. The following persons may serve as
temporary hearing officers:
(1) Any person willing to serve without compensation
valuable consideration or promise of future compensation
valuable consideration;
(2) Any person serving for compensation l.shall be
compensated on a flat rate or hqurly basisl@
has neFprevieusly served as a ternperary hearirg effieer fer the+ity
@;
(3) A person serving for compensation who has
previously served as a temporary hearing officer within the past
year may serve as a temporary hearing officer upon written consent
of the appellant or the person whose propefty or interest ís the
subject of the hearing after disclosure by the city of the person's
prior service for the city, including, if requested, disclosure of the
final determination of any prior decision(s) by the hearing officer;
(4) A person servíng for compensation who has served
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as a temporary hearing officer within a year may serve without the
written consent of the appellant where the person is randomly
selected from a list or panel of at least four persons who have all
agreed to serve as temporary hearing officers under such a random
selecfion prpcesq;
(5) A salaried city stafl member who regularly supervises
at least ten people and who does not, and has not within the
previous twelve months, directly supervised the divísion or unii of
the staff member responsible for representing the city in the appeal
and who has not participated in the order, citation, decision or
determination being appealed may serve as a temporary hearing
officer; or
(6) A State Administrative Law Judge under a contract
with the Office of Administrative Hearings or an arbitrator employed
by a private independent arbitration service, such as JAMS or the
American Arbítration Association.
(c) Multiple Hearing Officers. Where more than one hearing
officer, whether temporary or permanent, is available to hear the same
administrative hearing, selection of the hearing officer shall be determined
either by the terms of the hearing officer's contract or by random process.
Subsection (e) of Section 1-407 of the Fresno Municipal Code is amended
SECTION 1407. FILING A NOTICE OF APPEAL.
SECT¡ON 2.
to read:
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(e) Notice of Hearing. Upon receipt of an appeal, or if notice of
insufficiency is given in accordance with this section, upon receipt of an
amended appeal within the time specified, the hearing officer shall cause
one copy to be stamped indicating the date of receípt thereof, and shall
immediately forward the other copy to the officer or employee whose
officer shall set the appeal for hearing and shall give to the appellant and
to the officer or employee whose order, citation, decision, or determination
is being appealed not less than fifteen calendar day's written notice of the
date, time, and place of hearing. [The hearing officer shall schedule each
scheduled at the same time as anv other hearing. Each party shall provide
within the allotted amount of time, which is reasonablv based on the
parties' estimated-timg reouirements.lThe appellant, or his/her authorized
representatíve, may waive the fifteen calendar days written notice, so long
as said waiver is in writing and received by the hearing officer. The notice
of the hearing to the appellant shall include a statement as to the
appellants'rights as provided in subsection 1-507(c).
SECTION 3. Subsections (a), (b), and (d) of Section 1408 of the Fresno Municipal
Code are amended to read:
SECTION 1-408. CONDUCT OF HEARING,
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(a) Gontinuance. @iseretien--erulU]pon
good cause shown, the hearíng officer may continue the hearing by written
notice before the scheduled hearing or orally at or during the hearing.
(b) Hearing. At the hearing, the officer or employee who issued
the order, citation, decision, or determination or his or her designee shall
present evidence in support of the findings or reasons upon which the
order, citation, decisíon, or determination, was based. The appellant, or
any individual authorized in writing to represent the appellant, may then
present evidence in support of the contentions made in the notice of
appeal. The hearing shall be informally conducted. [The hearing officer
hearing officer shall maintain control over the order of evidence and order
hearings.l
(d) Evidence. The rules ef evidenee previded b" State statute in
eivil and eriminal aetiens shall net-apply; exeepÊthat-irrelevant-and unduly
ien=
evidence:
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(1I Oral evidence shall be taken onl)¡ on oath or
affirmation which shall be administered bv the hearing officer.. Only
credible testimony shall be considered by the hearinq officer.
(2) Each party may call and examine witnesses.
introduce exhibits. and cross-examine and impeach any witness on
any matter relevant to the issues. lf the appellant does not testify in
his/her own behalf. the appellant mav be called and examined as if
u nder cross-examination.
(3) Such hearinq need not be conducted accordino to the
technical rules of law relatinq to evidence and witnesses. Any
relevant evidence may be admitted if it is the type of evidence on
which responsible persons are accustomed to rely on in the
conduct of serious affairs, regardless of the existence of anv
common law rule or statute which might make improper the
evidence may be used for the purpose of supplementing or
explaininq anv direct evidence but shall not be sufficient in itself to
support a finding unless it would be admissible over objection in
civil actions.
(4) Copíes of the reports and reco,rds of any
qovernmental. agencv, division. or bureau will be accepted as
evidence in lieu of the originalthereof.l
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SECTION 4. Subsection (g) of Section 1-409 of the Fresno Municipal Code is amended
to read:
SECTION 1-409. HEARING OFFICER AUTHORITY.
(g) Limitations. The hearing officer shall not have authority to
waive any requirements of the Code or law. [The hearing officer is
required to adhere to any citation amount set in the Code or Master Fee
parties. The parties themse_lves maintain the discretion to reduce citation
amounts in order to independently settle the dispute.l
' SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective and in full force and effect at 1201
a.m. on the thirty-first day after its final passage.
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STATE OF CALTFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
ctTY oF FRESNO )
I, WONNE SPENCE, C¡ty Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the
foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Council of the Gity of Fresno, at a regular
meeting held on the day of
AYES :
NOES. _ .- - ABSENT :
ABSTAIN :
Mayor Approval:
Mayor Approval/No Return :
Mayor Veto:
Council Override Vote:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
BY:
Mary Raterman-Doidge Date
Deputy
M RD: prn [65030prn/ordl O7 -1 0-1 4
WONNE SPENCE, CMC
City Clerk
BY:
Deputy
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City of Fresno
Staff Report
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
File #:ID#14-181 Agenda Date:7/31/2014 Agenda #:
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 31, 2014
FROM:JENNIFER K. CLARK, AICP, Director
Development and Resource Management Department
BY:MIKE SANCHEZ, Assistant Director
Development and Resource Management Department
BONIQUE EMERSON, AICP, Supervising Planner
Development and Resource Management Department
SUBJECT
Actions pertaining to a consultant contract for the High Speed Rail Station Area Master Plan
1.*RESOLUTION-3rd amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR)No.2014-95
appropriating $1,020,000 for High Speed Rail Station Master Plan consulting services and
miscellaneous City expenses (Requires 5 affirmative votes)
2.Authorize the Director of the Development and Resource Management (DARM)Department to
enter into a professional services agreement with the firm of AECOM Technical Services,
(AECOM)in the amount not to exceed $966,068 utilizing funding from the California High Speed
Rail Authority (CHSRA) and Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council take the following actions:
1.Adopt the resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno adopting the 3rd amendment to the
Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR)No.2014-95 appropriating $1,020,000 for High Speed
Rail Station Master Plan consulting services and miscellaneous City expenses.
2.Authorize the Director of the DARM Department to enter into a professional services
agreement with the firm of AECOM in the amount not to exceed $966,068 utilizing funding
from the CHSRA and Fresno COG.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On August 25,2011,the Council adopted a resolution amending the AAR to appropriate $900,000
from the CHSRA in the Public Works Department budget for preparation of the High Speed Rail
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from the CHSRA in the Public Works Department budget for preparation of the High Speed Rail
Station Area Master Plan (Master Plan).On March 29,2012,the Council adopted a resolution to
appropriate $120,000 from Fresno COG for the Master Plan and to transfer the funds from the Public
Works Department to the DARM Department.In June of 2012,staff prepared the Request for
Proposals (RFP)to solicit proposals from teams of professional planners,architects,engineers and
municipal finance consultants for preparation of the Master Plan.Eight firms submitted proposals
and,after an extensive interview process,AECOM was chosen as the best firm to accomplish all
needed tasks.
BACKGROUND
Purpose of the Annual Appropriation Resolution
The Council took action on August 25,2011,to amend the AAR to appropriate a total of $900,000
from the CHSRA for the preparation of a Master Plan.The $900,000 consists of $700,000 in
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)dollars that the CHSRA is receiving from the
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA),as well as $200,000 in Proposition 1A High Speed Rail bond
proceeds.The executed agreement between the City and the CHSRA lays out the provisions for City
invoicing of eligible Master Plan costs incurred and reimbursement of those expenditures by the
CHSRA.The Council took action on March 29,2012 to amend the AAR to appropriate an additional
$120,000 from Fresno COG’s Overall Work Program (OWP)for the Master Plan.Thus,the attached
resolution would appropriate funds that were budgeted in previous years but were not appropriated in
Fiscal Year 2015.
Purpose of the Station Area Master Plan
The Master Plan is intended to provide a vision for the Station Area that builds upon the City’s
existing (and proposed)plans and policies,while maximizing the long term benefits of this public
investment.The Master Plan will identify strategies for future development while supporting the
station’s urban setting,operations,passenger access,parking and intermodal connectivity.The City
desires a complete and inclusive Master Plan that prepares the City to take advantage of all potential
benefits associated with the implementation of a major regional multi-modal transportation facility that
will link Fresno to the economic centers of Northern and Southern California.This Master Plan will
further implement and refine the Fulton Corridor Specific Plan,which anticipates and makes some
recommendations for the Station Area,but does not provide the level of needed detail that this
Master Plan will provide.
The transportation portion of the Master Plan will include the full range of multi-modal connections to
the station,including passenger cars,Fresno Area Express service including Bus Rapid Transit,
private charter buses,bicycles and pedestrians.Locations of parking lots and structures will be
addressed by the plan as well.In addition,as part of this Master Planning effort,the consultant will
prepare a comprehensive Real Estate Development Strategy,an Economic Opportunity Analysis and
an Infrastructure and Financing Plan.An extensive community outreach effort will be an overarching
theme throughout the entire development of the Master Plan.
Consultant Selection Process
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professional planners,architects,engineers and municipal finance consultants for preparation of the
Master Plan.Eight firms submitted proposals in response to this RFP and after staff review of all
proposals, four firms were invited to continue on in the selection process.
A Selection Committee was formed consisting of staff from Public Works,DARM,FAX and Fresno
COG.The Selection Committee reviewed the written team proposals based on criteria outlined
within the RFP.In addition,each of the four firms was invited to participate in a four hour interview,
which included oral presentations and questions and answers from staff.Firms were evaluated
based on their ability to convey their project approach to the Selection Committee.Based on the
thorough selection process,the Selection Committee has recommended that DARM proceed with
contract negotiations with AECOM.The Selection Committee is confident that AECOM was the best
qualified of the eight firms to provide the services identified.Two firms with a local presence (Jeffrey
Scott Associates and VAST) are part of this team as sub consultants.
AECOM is a national leader in creative place-making and has extensive experience in designing
catalytic projects.They also have economic development experience from both public and private
sector perspectives and have a strong knowledge of the value rail brings to communities and how to
capture and leverage value.They also have extensive knowledge related to station area planning.
Examples of their work include Denver Union Station,Alameda District Master Plan and the
Downtown Merced High Speed Rail Station Plan.
AECOM estimates that the preparation of the Master Plan will take approximately 11 months.
AECOM’s Scope of Work and Summary Cost Proposal are included as appendices to the attached
Consultant Services Contract.This is a standardized contract which the City Attorney’s Office has
previously reviewed and approved as to form.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
This is not a “project” for the purposes of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, section 15378(b)(5),
as it is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the
environment.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local Preference was not implicated due to State funding.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this request has been appropriated and is sufficient to pay for the scope of services
identified by AECOM.Funding for this Consultant Services Contract will come from the CHSRA and
Fresno COG.In order to receive this funding,staff has agreed to commit approximately $117,000 of
staff time as an in-kind match.The salaries of staff who will contribute to the preparation of the
Master Plan are funded by the General Fund.
Attachments: Resolution
Agreement for Consultant Services
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Date Adopted:
Date Approved:
Effective Date:
Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO
ADOPTING THE 3rd AMENDMENT TO THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION No. 2014-95 APPROPRIATING
$1,020,000 FOR HIGH SPEED RAIL STATION MASTER PLAN
CONSULTING SERVICES AND MISCELLANOUS CITY EXPENSES
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO:
THAT PART III of the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2014-95 be and is hereby
amended as follows:
Increase/(Decrease)
TO: DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT
High Speed Rail Projects $ 1,020,000
THAT account titles and numbers requiring adjustment by this Resolution are as follows:
High Speed Rail Projects
Revenues:
Account: 33527 State ARRA Revenue $ 700,000
33529 Proposition 1A Revenue 200,000
33820 COG--Local Transp Planning 120,000
Fund: 26001
Org Unit: 409901
Total Revenues $ 1,020,000
Appropriations:
Account: 53302 Prof Svcs/Consulting-Outside $ 966,100
58004 Special Projects 53,900
Fund: 26001
Org Unit: 409901
Project: EC00003
Total Appropriations $ 1,020,000
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Date Adopted:
Date Approved:
Effective Date:
Resolution No.
THAT the purpose is to appropriate $1,020,000 for High Speed Rail Station Area Master
Planning.
CLERK’S CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA}
COUNTY OF FRESNO } ss.
CITY OF FRESNO }
I, YVONNE SPENCE, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing
Resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, California, at a regular meeting
thereof, held on the
Day of , 2014
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor Approval: , 2014
Mayor Approval/No Return: , 2014
Mayor Veto: , 2014
Council Override Veto: , 2014
YVONNE SPENCE, CMC
City Clerk
SUMMARY COST PROPOSAL - AECOM/FRESNO HSR STATION AREA PLAN
NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNTS BY TASK AND SUB-TASK 7/1/2014
TASK TASK TOTAL SUB-TASK SUB-TASK TOTAL
1a. Project Initiation Kick-off meetings 38,792$
1b. Staff Coordination monthly meetings 67,664$
2a. Presentations for public meetings 66,594$
2b. Materials & website 73,540$
3a. HSR Sacramento 2014 annual meeting 10,364$
3b. HSR Sacramento 2015 annual meeting -$
Task 4: Meetings with the Authority 26,992$ 4. HSR QUARTERLY MEETINGS 26,992$
Task 5: Quarterly Reporting 22,204$ 5. Quarterly Progress reports & Invoices 22,204$
Task 6: Delivery of Final Plans 422,160$ 6b. Delivery of Station Area Plans 422,160$
7a. Market Feasibility Analysis 84,298$
7b. Infrastructure and Financing Plan 94,649$
Task 8: Development of Transportation Intergration Plan 58,810$ 8. Transportation Integration Plan 58,810$
NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNTS BY CONSULTANT
791,334$
43,880$
55,300$
15,730$
34,924$
24,900$
TOTAL CONSULTANT FEES 966,068$
Jones Lang LaSalle
Fransen Company
AECOM
VAST GROUP
Fehr and Peers
TOTAL COSTS ALLOCATD TO
IDENTIFIED TASKS
Task 1: Contract Management, Development of Implementation Documents
Jeffrey Scott Agency (JSA)
106,456$
966,068$
140,134$
10,364$
Task 7: Development of Market and Financing Plans 178,948$
Task 2: Public Outreach Communication
Task 3: Annual Meeting
City of Fresno
Staff Report
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
File #:ID#14-197 Agenda Date:7/31/2014 Agenda #:
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 31, 2014
FROM:JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Development and Resource Management Department
SUBJECT
Workshop on the City of Fresno’s Draft General Plan
RECOMMENDATION
None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fresno General Plan (Plan)articulates a vision for the City and presents a set of policies and
implementation actions to achieve that vision.The Plan is the result of hundreds of interviews,
workshops,meetings,and other outreach to thousands of residents,business owners and other
stakeholders which has been compiled into this comprehensive document.The Plan draws from the
ideas and visions of those who participated in the planning process,under the leadership provided by
the General Plan Citizens Advisory Committee (GPCC),the Planning Commission,the Mayor,and
the City Council.
On April 19,2012,the City Council selected a preferred alternative and on August 23,2012,the City
Council initiated the Fresno General Plan after receiving extensive public comment and conducting
considerable discussions regarding alternative growth scenarios.These actions were a culmination
of a plan development process that included 12 public workshops,22 GPCC meetings,6 Planning
Commission meetings and 3 extensive City Council hearings.Based upon the Council’s direction,
the staff,together with the consulting firms of Dyett &Bhatia and MW Steele Group,has prepared the
Fresno General Plan.The Public Review Draft of the Plan is now available for public review and
comment through Monday, August 18, 2014.
The Draft Master Environmental Impact Report (DMEIR)with technical studies,conducted by
FirstCarbon Solutions, will be available for public review and comment through September 8, 2014.
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BACKGROUND
As noted in previous reports to the City Council,the effort to update the City’s General Plan and the
City’s Zoning Ordinance through the preparation of the Fresno General Plan and new implementing
development code has been funded by federal grants from the U.S.Department of Energy (DOE)
under the Energy Efficiency &Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)program and HUD Sustainable
Communities Initiative,and a state grant from the California Strategic Growth Council Sustainable
Communities grant funding.The DOE grant was provided to the City of Fresno for the Energy
Efficiency Survey program and to encourage comprehensive energy conservation and efficiency in
Fresno’s land use planning and property development standards.The other grants were provided to
integrate long term community sustainability principles and practices into the City’s comprehensive
general plan addressing land use,transportation,public utilities and services,and resource
management goals and the implementing property development regulations.
A complete description of the Fresno General Plan update planning process and alternative growth
concepts was presented to the City Council on April 5,2012,with additional requested information
presented at a follow-up meeting occurring on April 19,2012.Both meetings included thorough
discussion.At the conclusion of this review,the Council selected a preferred alternative and four
months later on August 23, 2012, initiated the completion of the Plan.
PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD
The Public Review Draft of the Fresno General Plan is available for public review and comment
through Monday, August 18, 2014.
The DMEIR is available for public review and comment through Monday, September 8, 2014.
Copies of the documents are available at: Development and Resource Management Department,
Front Counter and at the Downtown Fresno County Library. Additionally, the document may be
viewed online at:www.fresno.gov/newplan <http://www.fresno.gov/newplan>.
Comments may be sent to:
Jennifer K. Clark, AICP, Director
Development and Resource Management Department
2600 Fresno Street, Room 3065
Fresno, Ca 93722
Email responses may be sent to Trai.Her@fresno.gov.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
The environmental studies and findings are available in the DMEIR.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
N/A
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for consultants to assist in completion of the Fresno General Plan and Development Code
documents are provided by a grant from the California Strategic Growth Council.All environmental
assessment studies and reports are funded by grants from the U.S.Departments of Energy and
Housing and Urban Development.
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CITY CLER}I, FRESHO CA
Ju|y 28,2014
Council President Brondou
Fresno City Council
2ó00 Fresno Street Room 2097
Fresno, CA93721
RE: Fresno Building Heolthy Communities Generol Plon Presentolion to Fresno City Council
Deor Mr. Brqndou,
On beholf of the Fresno Building Heolthy Communities colloborotive we respectfully request to be
qllocoted time following stoff's 2:00 pm presentotion on the generol plon on July 3lst lo shore our
priorifies qnd volues for the 2035 Generol Plon Updote.
We collectively represent the Centrol/Southeost/Southwest Fresno oreos thot exceed 90,000 in
populotion. We ore o colloborotive of over 30 Fresno bosed community orgonizotions thot work
together with residents to moke heolth hoppen in their neighborhoods. We wont o generol plon thot
invests in existing neighborhoods thot creotes One Heolthy Fresno. This meons heolthy growlh,
heolthy jobs, heolthy neighborhoods ond heolthy porks ond open spoce.
We thonk you for your considerotion. Pleose contoct me directly of (559) 392-6012 to confirm our
porticipotion of this Thursdoy's City Council meeiing.
Sincerelv,
Fresno Building Heolthy Communities
cc
Yvonne Spence, Cily Clerk
Councilmember Oliver Boines
Councilmember Clint Olivier
Councilmember Sol Quintero
Council member Lee Brond
Councilmember Poul Coprioglio
Councilmember Blong Xiong
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4949 E. Kings Ccnyon Road I Fresno, CASS72T-3812 | (559) 244-5710lFresnoBHC.org
City of Fresno
Staff Report
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
File #:ID#14-203 Agenda Date:7/31/2014 Agenda #:
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE:July 31, 2014
FROM:YVONNE SPENCE, City Clerk
City Clerk’s Office
SUBJECT
Actions Pertaining to Initiative Measure to Repeal the Four Year Water Rate Plan and Required
Council Action.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Presentation of Report to Council pursuant to Elections Code Section 9212.
Council must take one of the following actions:
1. BILL - (For Introduction - Adopting the Initiative Measure Repealing Resolution No. 2013-
143 that adopted the Four Year Water Rate Plan and Resolution No. 2013-144 that amended
the Master Fee Schedule adjusting the water rates; or
2. RESOLUTION - Submitting to City voters the ballot measure relating to Resolution Nos.
2013-143 and 2013-144 that adopted the Four Year Water Rate Plan, for the November 4,
2014 general election.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The initiative petition regarding Resolution 2013-143 and 2013-144 (Adopting a Four Year Water
Rate Plan) has been determined to be sufficient. A resolution accepting the City Clerk’s Certificate of
Sufficiency of the Imitative Measure to Repeal the City of Fresno’s Four Year Water Rate plan was
approved by Council on July 17, 2014. Council also referred the initiative measure to staff for a
report on its effect on matters listed in Elections Code Section 9192, by July 31, 2014 (Attachment
A).
BACKGROUND
On August 15, 2013, the Council adopted Resolution 2013-143, a resolution adopting a four year
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water rate plan and Resolution 2013-144 amending the Master Fee Schedule adjusting the water
rates according to Proposition 218.
An Initiative Petition was received by the City Clerk on June 25, 2014, regarding Resolution 2013-143
and Resolution 2013-144. After performing a prima facie examination of the petitions as required by
law, the City Clerk deemed the Initiative Petition to be filed as of June 27, 2014 and submitted the
Initiative Petition to the Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters for a full signature count in
accordance with the Election Code.
The Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters examined the signatures on the Initiative Petition and
found that it contained 5,544 sufficient signatures. The City Clerk issued a Certificate of Sufficiency
of the Initiative Petition which Council approved on July 17, 2014. The Council also referred the
initiative measure to staff for a report on its effect on matters listed in Elections Code Section 9212.
(Attachement A). Elections Code Section 9215 provides that when the Report is presented to the
City Council, the City Council shall either adopt the ordinance within 10 days or order an election and
submit the ordinance without alternation of the voters. As such, Council must take action on one of
the following alternatives:
a.Take one of the following actions:
1. BILL - (For Introduction) - Adopting the Initiative Measure Repealing Resolution No. 2013-
143 that adopted the Four Year Water Rate Plan and Resolution No. 2013-144 that amended
the Master Fee Schedule adjusting the water rates; or
2. RESOLUTION - Submitting to City voters the ballot measure relating to Resolution Nos.
2013-143 and 2013-144 that adopted the Four Year Water Rate Plan, for the November 4,
2014 general election.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
N/A
LOCAL PREFERENCE
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT
Election Date and Cost:
November 4, 2014 $55,000 to $75,000
Attachment:
Attachment A - Report
Attachment B - Bill
Attachment C - Resolution
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BILL NO.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FRESNO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING INITIATIVE MEASURE
REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS. 2013-143 AND 2013-144
ON THE FOUR YEAR WATER RATE PLAN
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. REPEAL WATER RATE INCREASES. The Ordinance entitled "lnitiative
Measure to be Submitted Directly to the Voters" which is attached as Exhibit A, is
adopted.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective and in full force and effect at 12:01
a.m. on the thirty-first day after its final passage. The current rates will remain in effect,
until this ordinance takes effect and applied prospectively.
Ht
IH
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Date Adopted:
Date Approved
Effective Date:
City Attorney Approval :
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STATE OF CALTFORNTA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
ctrY oF FRESNO )
l, YVONNE SPENCE, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing
ordinance was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held
on the day of 2014.
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT :
ABSTAIN :
Mayor Approval:
Mayor Approva l/No Return:
Mayor Veto:2014
Council Override Vote:,2014
WONNE SPENCE, CMC
City Clerk
BY:
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
BY:
Tei Yukimoto [Date]
Assistant City Attorney
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,2014
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EXHIBIT A
INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS
The City Attorney has prepared the following title and summary of the chief purpose and points of tle proposed measure:
Title: INITIATTVE MEASURE TO REPEAI, CITY OF.F.RESNO'S F.OUR.YEAR WATER RATE PLAN
AND RELATED WATER F'EES
SummaIry: A "yes" vote on this measure would repeal water rates to be charged over four years that the
X'resno City Council adopted on August 15r2013, and cause the rates to return to what the Council adopted in
2008. The City Council adopted the 2013 water rates to pay for increased costs to provide adequate waier that
is safe to drink. The increased costs are caused by changes in state and federal drinking water standards,
depletion of ground water, costs of maintenance and repairs to old water pipes and other parts of the water
system, and the necessity to build a surface water treatment plant. If the current rates are repealed, the City
Council could impose higher rates again. Horyever, it would delay the City's work to repair and improve the
water system.
TO THE IIONORÄBLE CLERK OF TIIE CITY OF FRESNO:
We, the undersigned, registered, qualified voters of California, residents of the City of Fresno, hereby
propose an ordinance relating to water rates, and petition you to immediately submit this initiative to the City
Council for adoption without alteration, or in the alternative, for submission to the voters of the City of Fresno
at a special election pursuant to Elections Code section 9214, or the jurisdiction's next regular election for
which it qualifies. The proposed ordinance reads as follows:
The people of the City of F'resno do ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF' F'II\IDINGS
A. The City of Fresno conducted a Proposition 218
process for increasing water rates charged to City and
County residents who receive City water services. The
process was flawed in that the materials provided by
the City did not adequately inform all ratepayers of
the actual impact of the increased rates and involved a
burdensome procedure that had the effect of denying
all ratepayers a reasonable opportunity to protest.
B. The new increased water rates schedule includes
perplexing and irrational calculations based on a
combination of how water is used, standby charge,
pipe size and water meter volume.
F. Virtually all residents are concerned about assuring
that we have a healthy and reliable water supply and
have supported efforts to provide it. However, any
increases in water rates must be reasonably based on
actual costs to achieve such a goal, and requiring
current ratepayers to foot the bill to benefit future
urban development that exceeds the actual cost of
providing current service is unreasonable and
burdensome to the current ratepayers. Also, they
expect that the City will not punish them for a
reasonable use of water to maintain the needs of their
businesses, families and their landscapes.
SECTION 2. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
C. The revenue from the new increased water rates is The voters of the City of Fresno desire to repeal
set to pay for over $410 million in new projects and the recent water rate increase in accordance with
will cause the City to borrow of over $320 million - Section 3 of Article XIII C of the Constitution of the
more than doubling the debt the City owes for the State of California. Further, the people of the City of
current water system. Fresno, and on behalf of ratepayers outside of the City
D. A big part of this rate increase is for the payment of who receive their water services from the City, desire
the new debt, causing the ratepayer's water bill to that the City repeal these unsound and unfair rates,
nearly triple by the middle of 2016. and call on the City to undertake a ne\¡y, sincere and
E. Over two-thirds of the cost of the new projects is comprehensive look at adopting water rates that
on the City's southeast side where the City's Draft reflect the City's legitimate costs of providing water
2035 General PIan calls for urbanization of prime service without creating huge new debt obligations
agricultural land within 20 years. Apparently this and subsidizing future development and other non-
water rate increase scheme is designed to allow the water related City endeavors.
City to significantly expand its boundaries and Any future rate setting process should respect
promote urban sprawl. the participation of all ratepayers by (a) providing
INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS
impartial, accurate information regarding the impact
ofthe proposed new rates; (b) providing all ratepayers
a reasonable opportunity to participate and does not
have the affect of s upp ressing ratepayer/voter
involvement; (c) respecting the rights of all non-City
residents of Fresno County who have no
representation in the rate-setting process; (d) be
cognizant of the impact of any rate increase on
businesses and families, particularly to the large
number of fixed and low income households in this
community; and (e) adopting rates that are rational
and justified by the City's operational costs related to
delivery of water services, and infrastructure
maintenance and improvement needs.
SECTION 3. REPEAL WATER RATE INCREASES
In accordance with Section 3 of Article XIII C of the
Constitution of the State of California, the People of
the City of Fresno hereby repeal the water rates
adopted by the City Council on August 15,2013:
A. Resolution number 2013-143 is hereby repealed.
The full text of Resolution 2013-143 is attached.
B, Resolution number 2013-144 is hereby repealed.
The full text of Resolution 2013-t44 is attached.
Notice of Intent to Circulate Petition
Notice is hereby given by the persons whose names appear hereon of their intention to circulate the petition
within the City of Fresno for the purpose of repealing recent water rate increases. A statement of the reasons of
the proposed action as contemplated in the petition is as follows:
On August 15, 2013, the Fresno City Council passed, with the Mayor agreeing, a series of water rate
increases that will take effect each year for the next 3 years that are outrageously high and punitive to most
households and businesses that are connected to Fresno's water system. For example, one rate will rise over
450"/0.
On June 27,20L3, the Council authorized Proposition 218 protest notices be mailed, declaring the new
proposed rate increases, only to property owners and not tenant ratepayers. In the City of Fresno this
clearly eliminated a significant number of ratepayer customers from the Proposition 218 notice and protest
process.
Besides failing to provide a meaningful opportunity for expression of protest by the elimination of the
tenant notice the process was additionalþ flawed because it also relied on inaccurate data, minimized the
scope ofrate increases, and adopted rates that are confusing and irrational and obviously structured to
justify further indebting the City, in part, to bankroll urban sprawl.
The new water rates do not reflect the needs and resources of ratepayers and far exceed the rates
necessary to cover the City's costs of providing water service and maintaining infrastructure.
Increasing the per capita debt for the City's water system by more than double is risþ and foolhardy
during these uncertain times.It creates too big of a burden on any individual utility customer, particularly
in a City that has alzrge number of households with fixed, low and poverty level incomes.
The people of the Cþ of Fresno, and on behalf of ratepayers outside of the City who receive their water
services from the City, desire that the City repeal these unsound and unfair rates, and call on the City to
undertake a new, sincere and comprehensive look at adopting water rates that reflect the City's legitimate
costs of providing water service without creating huge new debt obligations and subsidizing future
development and other non-water related City endeavors.
Signed:
/s/ Diane Smith /s/ Steve Wayte/s/Dous Vaeim
Diane Smith Doug Vagim Steve Wayte
RESOLUTTON NO. 2013-143
A RESOLUNON OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, RAT|FYING THE PROPOSITION 2f8
PROCESS ACCORDING TO CALIFORNIA CONST|ruTþN
ARTICLE XIIID ANO ADOPflNG A FOUR YEAR WATER RATE
PI.AN
WHEREAS, on June 27,2019, thc Departnent of public
Report to the city council, and thc city council d¡r€cted sffi to
218 process on tho proposed water ratês, as ouflined in lhe Reoc
WI{EREAS, on June 28, 2013, staff mailad üro Notir:e of
propory ou,ncrs served by tho Dcpadrnent of public Utilities, as
218 (Cal. Const Art XtllD, g G);
WHEREAS, the Notice of public Hearing instrud
file a protest on the propoeed water rates, in âccordan
ropllmtrers on how to
llElifomia Constitr.¡tion
1.
Article XlllD;and
WHEREAS, the proposed uater rates
obligations, resetves, and costs for
within the service areas; and
Vì'ÞIEREAS,
Financial Plan and
Clerk's Ofüce.
NOW,
based upon he
15,2013,
Ddo Arloptcd: 0811512013
Datc Ap prcved : O8f26 12013
Effecüvc Date: 08126f201 3
fund capibl projacts, debt
curent service levels
supported by the ïfater Utility
whictr is on file at City Halt in the Cú
tesümony prerentcd at the public Hearing of August
lVritten protests were presentcd to prevent üre prcposed
imposed; and
water rates set forlh in the Notice of public Headng, to take1!,2013, July 1,2014, July 1, 2015 and Juty I ,1016, a¡e
by the Fee Stucty vìrhich is incorporated herein: and
Ratifes the Proposition 218 process and adopts the water rates recommended
ry- .t.ht Department.of Public Utillties, as set fo.rtn ¡n the Notice of pubtic Heàr¡ng
to all property owners; and
1 ol2
Resolution No. 201$,143
4.
process, in accordanæ wÌth the erfrective rates adopted as part of this Resolution.
CLERK'S CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALTFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
crw oF FRESNo )
I, WONNE SPENCE, City Clerk of the City of Fresno,
rcsolulion uas adopted bythe Councilof the City of Frasno, at a
on üc 15th day of Ar¡oust . 2013.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT
ABSTAIN
Baines, Brand, Brandau, Caprioglio,
OMer, Quinþro
None
None
Mayor Approval/No Retum:
MayorVeto:
Council Ovenide Vots:
2013
2013
2013
2013
WONNE SPENCE, CMC
City Cþrk
2oîZ
August 16,2013 RECEIV¡D n#H:l*!'BJtsjÆMayorAppiwal:TO: MAYORASHLEYSWEAREMIUEZO ÂIIII:flrI Üffii'-TTå,O,FRoM: woNNE sPENcE, cMc [glI4QlERí. Fnrsilt cACitY Clerk - -
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SUBJECT: TRANSM|TTAL OF COUNCIL AenON FOR APPROVAL OR
At the Council nneting oÍ 8,1151i2O13, Council adopted the attached
entitled Raüfylng the Propocltlon 218 proe.ûr accordlng to
Arüclc XlllD and adoptlng propoaed wabr ntes under a four
No. 5:00 p.m. b. by the following vote:
Ayes
Noes
Absent
Ablain
Baines, B¡and, Brandau, Caprioglio,
Olivier, Quintero
None
None
Plcase indlcate either your formal approval or veto b plefthe following sections and
executing and dating your action. Please fil-e the comp mo with the Clerk's officc on
or before August 28,2013. ln computing
has been excluded and the tenth day has
Sunday, or holiday, ln which case it has
the Clerk's ofüe,e within he
resolution or ac'tion, and it
Thank you.
VETOED
add
OVERRIDE ACTION:
Aycs
Noes
Absent
Abstain
periilfequired by Charter, the firct day
¡þunless the lOtn day is a Satuday,
Failurc to file this memo wiür
consfr'h¡te approval of the ordinance,
the Mayofs signed approval.
(Written object'lons arc required by Charte6 attach
Date:
Date:
I ig fgasons:
RESOLUTTON NO. 2013-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO
ADOPTING TI{E514h AMENDMENTTO THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
RESOLUTION NO. 8o4,2O TO AD.'UST WATER FEES IN TI.IE PUBL¡C
UTIL]TIES WATER FEE SECTION ACCORDING TO PROPOSITION 218
BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF FRESNO:
THAT thc Mastor Fcc Schedule Resolution No. 80.f20 be and is
adiust water feec ln thc Publlo Utllltlcs Watcr Fee Sectbn in accordancs
ard Rcsolution No.20l3-143. The rcvised pegca of the Master Fee
Éûlbit "A'and are hercby incorponted by refooncc and made a part
shall update the Ma¡tor Fcc Scfiadulc annually durirq the budgot proc
efrcct" as adoptcd ln Rosolutlon No. 201S1¡lô.
THAT Ëcc chall bccomc cfiactfuc Scptcmbcr 17, 2013.
CLERKS CERTIFICAT]
STATE OFCAUFORNIA
COUNTY OF FRESNO
CITY OF FRESNO
I, WONNE SPENCE, City Clcrk of cedify that lhe foregoing
Resolution rvas adopted by thc Council Califomia, at a regular meeting
thersol held on the 15th day of
)
)se.
)
AYES :
NOES :
ABSEM:
ABSTAIN:
Baineg, Brand,
Olivier, Quintep
l,lone
None
Mayor
Mayor
Mayor
tÞtcAdopbd: t811512013
tÞte Apprcvcd: 0E/262013
Efrec{vc Dato: OilflnÛ13
2013
2013
2013
2013
Resolution No. 2013-14[
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WONNE SPENCE
C¡TY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
AMENDMENT SUMMARY
DEPARTII'ENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
WATER DMSION
WATER FEES
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Water Servlce Charges, Flat Rate (shgle-ltamity only)
For Prcmiscs conahing only a sinlge-family residence, the totel
:harge shall be the basic rate plus appl'xálc additionalchages.
Basic rate (per month):
Fist 6,000 squarc feet ol less ol lot s?e
Each addilional 100 square feet
Senior Citizcn (62 years or older) meeting allthe conditions listed
belovv:
1. Singlc-family rcsidents onty; I
2- ServicE must be in name of senbr citize4 |
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MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
AMENDMENT SUMMARY
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AMENDMENT SUMMARY
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I,IASTER FEE SCHEDULE
AMENDNilENT DETAIL
DEPARTiIENT OF PUBLIC UTIL]TIES
WATER DMSION
lntroductbn
The Water Division contraated srlth MunirSal Financial Sen icEs in Junc 2010 to cmduc{ a
ratc study. The brcad objocthr. otho stu<lywas inilialtyb wicwthesholt#m rwGnue
Fnsnol llrlatcr Enterpdcc for FY 2012 þ FY 201ô ürrcrgh lhc inplcmenûatin of cost of
mcthodologieg. subs¡quntþ, thc ratc atudy uras revisedb fur¡d water sptcnr lirnding
ürmugh Fl2017 and thc wbt¡r tlifity Flnanciat Plan And Rat€s study Frral RcDort (R¡
March 2013. Thc study was b¡¡od Won a cenpchensiv. rwiew dthc Cily d
r+ortq uyaËr systram phns; billing lnfomation, sudr as e¡Sornor dæs¡s and
capltial improvcrncntc projcctq bond covcnæb; pnþcted rystem opcnilione ad
infomdion dccmed 4plicablc.
Following is a summary of hor tha ¡rcormanded clranges to rratcr
tho poposcd ntc¡ is abo üdrcd.
Ratr$ülng Prccrs¡
Tln study was conducfed uring thc lUlow'ng steps of
1. Rcvenue Roquircmenls -Thc amountof revenue
sufficient revenuc b mcat thc fullo,vlng thrac
a
a
a
Cover all operational and malntanance
Saüsfactbn of dcbt s¡rvico
Maintain a prudenl lewlof fuld
2. Gostof€eruico - Allocatcs th¡ ¡svenuc
equitrablc manner
3. Rat+Docign-Con¡il¡lr
rcquircmcnb f¡øn e.ch clasc
Rcvonu¡ Rrqulrcmrntr
Thewdorsyrtem
o&M
rcpah, etc. These
and
and
A¡! L¡¡ cfiocfvr 07r0lrl3 unbr¡ oür¡rwl!. nd3d
MF9 Am¡núnrnt l5l4 (Augurt 20lt) l0,trr20is:r:,ts pMt
rdtlwl.r. d4op€d. A trable sholing
dcpendcnt upon producing
ssndcc elçcnd (net of non"rata lwenue)
wlir¡r¡s c¡¡dorner classa¡ of scryicc in a fair and
the rsb dccign to colec{ the dlsüËuted roìrenue
*r compdsed of fivc basb categodæ:
îl 2014, the Cit¡/s O&M e¡çendlh¡Fr alc buûptêd at S4g.3 mlltíon.
as bbor, chcmlcals. power, uaterpurclæcr, parts, equipmenû, oontrad
rc dr¡c to negoliatcd labor contræt increæec; irfaffonary incraasss for goods
with morE stinçnt stete and Êderal waterteÆnent rcgulations; op€ratíon
and watersyslem componenb; and repairand maintenarrce of old, failing
thc prcjcc{ion of O&M êxpêndituru incrcases belfond Fy 2014, as a factor ln
lT¡tt¡ru rate increases. These incrcases increased to $55.6 mfllion peryear in1l2O'l7,which irclude a
inflation factor.
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CITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SGHEDULE
AIIENDMENT DETAIL
Etn¡nn ,rìrE¡\ ¡- -¿¿__- The City has dwdopsd a compr€hens¡vc !{later Capital trprolementProgram (ClP) to addres¡ ct rtot anq ru¡uß ìmtcr srcbm necds. fncsc prp¡cctcO ;*r. ¡";ld;;ilöannuai inflation faclordue b anücipatsd increase¡ in ænsrr¡dþn costs owilhnc. Thi¡ ¡nnarf¡n øtaìscrnsorvative €st¡mâtc and ell.eures üat thc cily has adcquatc Ësouroê8 reseflcd to compbrc thàpqbas. Thesa prcjccts arc nquûed to lrvarss the declining watcr table, rcplace aging
regulatory rcquiruments and ms.t opêretonal demands.
GIP profect expenditurer planncd fur Fy 14 through Fy 17 æ rccommcndcd in the
$410 million and are summadzed in üle fofbuving êtcgoÈ¡ along with thetobl exl. SE SuÍæa Walcr Treüncnt Fadmy (SWÍFN226.6M. V\latc¡ Maln Rcncwal-i55.3il. SESWTFTrapmbstonpipcilncs+49.6M. WdorVllcllCon¡tlr¡dior$32.BM. T4 Dalntonn Telù & Booder punp Station{9.7M. City Reúarge Ba¡in¡{/.lil. l/ìlãlcr Main E¡rtcn¡lonl$8.4M. Dqyr¡town Vlfåbf Ð/!t€rn Upgndcs-g4.. 19otherwncrc?ilâtpÍdêcts-$17-gñt
The CIP is to be funded through a corùlnation of ry¡tcm
million) of thc $410 miltion is prclected to bc tundedôde
lbond linanclng. Approdmatsly 7go/o 1g325
Bond issuances arc scheduled îq 2}il añ
fom watcr ratcs. Thc Dlvision will
of this study, no rcvenucs werc
and intcrcsl pa¡nents are apprcxlmately $tS.S
ttatc loan and onc loan lhrough the Freenopaymcnt8 ero prcjedod to appoxinrtc $3.3 miflkm in Fy
b?gl1¡r-nS lnFl-2017, is projected to be approximately $+Z.Omadc in 2O14and2019.
2016. The rcmaining expcnditurer a¡e funderl
oontinuc to pursue grant and lorJdere¡t
assumed from lhesc sourca¡.
Debt Scrvlc¡ - Thc City's exirting
mlllion brthrcc bonds, üìruc
lnþalion Didrlct ilaw debt
2014tor a totalof $'19.0
million pcr yaar if the t¡vo
to flx, prcsciba
Net Revenues
meel this
fve
amount
IFE-- fu a c_ondnion of bond issuanccs, the city must mako rare covenante
and dìeEe3 for the v\leter-system each lbcal ycar, which wlll al least yield
of üe estimated Dabt Seruica. Thc proposcd ráa ¡nseãse¡à'"¡;ú;ä't"
s durlng üc srudy pedod vary trqn 1.4T in Fy 2014 to 1.53 in Fy ZOí1.-
- -
n brg-e.¡ fu_nd belanoa (rcscrues) was devsloped for the entcrpñec fr¡nd to providethatwillenable lhe cfty to adjust to unexpêctod chançs ¡n accounts nceivable fiom
ïfffi]i:T:i-I_99y_e_xpen-ses and emersency capirat cosrs. The worktng capttat
E tT_1?T:!*1! b_atancr is based m 45 <rays or annuar o&M'orpinses A;#icãr¡;;#iffiï;
annual o&M oçenses for pumpiq power and source of supply. The thlld componenl is a ñr(edcapäaloçeno¡Erês nd budgeted as part of the
""óiiai
irptou"r"r,t ürcrr. The totalenteryrise tund targct balancc h Fy 2013 ts $1S.0 miilion and increases to OIZ.O million in ñ Zlñ.
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CITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
AMENDIIENT DETAIL
Co¡t ol Scrvlcr Methodology
Thc key steps in the prccess of determlning oostof-seruice waler ratcs includc:l. Dctcrmlnhg, a¡ patt of ütc 5-ycarfinancial plannlng proorss, btalsystem rgv€nue rcqulæmcnt2. Forccasüng watqr dcmand fur ths total system, and for each q¡slomcr rate s{ass;3. Assignlng the rêvcttuc requiæmcnt frrom wder ratss to fundionalcost categøies such as4. Clatrfilng tlrs nvcnuc rcquircrncnt fiom rrrabr rates based on lhc engineerhg desþn and/or5. Dctcmining tha revcnuc ruquirrmcnt fronr wabr rates br spæific orstomer ¡atc da¡sesh,ar6. Tho llnal step h lhe ntamakirp procêûs is rate design. This is thc prccess of
R¡corun¡ndad R¡to Stn¡ctu¡¡
Thc total anrcunt d ævcnuc requirad lirom chargcs ls allocatcd b€fituccn a¡ounts io
coct
ruadlng,
storagc,
Monthly Meter Seryice Charge - The dcvcbpment of rcco¡nmcndcd met based on cost of seruice
pdnclple¡ lnvolr¡cc allocathg rovenu. requiremenle that are hdcpendent of w'ong lhrcc catcaodcs of
sclvlcc chergcs and flom lhe quanlity clnrge. This is æomplishcd by firt allocding co
cabgorico - tho¡¡ llnt an indcpendent of thc ¿nount of rvabr u¡e (for o nptc, billng,
cost¡ and dividing thosc dollar amounb by the projccted
forthe monhly rnctcr scruice charge b recommended at
compongnl¡:¡ Accounts; 13.4% - costs that hclude, but are not
and valvcs.
customo¡ c.rv¡cr and collccling oçonsss.. Domcsüc use: l¡[.0% - costs that I
melers and serv'rce¡ that provlde water for. Flru geruice: 8.6% - costs that incl
or eqlglênt rnctêrs. Thc total perccnt
am5ng thc follorving lhrse cost
bllllng, customet accounling,
to, thc mainlenancc and capital cosls rclated to
and lnigatron water).
public firc hydrants and relatcd b¡anch maíns
cherym bascd on cost of servicc principler ls bascd
lhr of a¡pply ad pro<ludlon of water and dMdlng thst dollar
The perced of re\renuo requind from rate¡ to bc rccowrcd l¡om
sfcÊnl,ag€s af9 compldely dependent on assumptbns dproiectul water
projection secdon). A maJorchanç in lhe proposed nvjsed rate struc{ure
chargas (SFR and Custorncrs Other than SFR) wih a singlc quantity
- lt is recommended that the City adopt thc follovving additional changcr in
charges for irrigatbn meters (delete fire ootec{ion comooncnÙ-
Cllizens. Thc cost of scrvice based m€*dr charges and i¡uantit!' charges for Fy
ft""H4. Adlu
capacrty.
havE an allowance for sen¡or c'itizen custoriìers. Thc allwvancc for scnbr cithen customers
prcjccted residentialflat charges witl phase out when all residential cuslomcrs are
billing.
f¡rc scrvbe meter servicc charyes to include the accouni and lîre servica components and cxclude
mctor sorv¡ce chaqes for pdvate hydrants and for meter sizes 4 inch and smaller to thc same rEted
5. Reassign lraval meter charges to üte same 3 inch meter rated capacþ.
All fer¡ ¡ff¡otlv¡ OTlOlll? unle¡¡ othemri¡c notcd
MFS Amrndm¡nt #514 (Augu$ 2013) lUszots3:1E pMl
Quentitv Charoe- Thc
on allocding rGwnue
anount by lhc pnrJcctcd
qulnt¡ty chaqcs is 66%.
usc for Each customcr
ls to rcplecc lhc
Pagc t
CITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Ai,IENDMENT DETAIL
6. Dclcte Other Miscellancous RcsËcntial Flat Rate Chargæ - Cunenüy there are oürer miscellaneous
that are applicablc to rcsidcntial custromere wilh flat chages. The dhcr charyas are for Charges fur
Units, Air Condilioning / Refþemt'on Units and Discfiarge llliãle inb a Dry Wcll, Thesc charges will
as they bccomc obsoletE dus lo the implementaûion of ul¡lity bills basêd on metercd waler use.7. Eliminatc Wat¡rTrcatment Chaqe. Fluoftlation Charges - This Prognam afleded
c¡¡stomers and wEs projected to recover approximately $271.000. As of July fd, 2013, the pqlm wai
lhe¡efore, this ratc will be eliminated and the associated rcvenue not included in the rate
Prior Backflo¡¿ Prevenlisn Prcoram Fee Amendmenb - lt shouH be noted lhat thc
alrcady bcan amended. Dudng FY 2013, the City Council apgwed the change to havc
cciliff bacHlwtt devic¡¡ and to l¡rstead rcquirc cr¡¡torrcr¡ wih backflow dcv¡c.! to cerlify
annual basls using pÉvatc (non€ity) tæling service prwiders. City edimates of thc annual
revised Bedrflov Pranentlon Program ara $262,0ü) and the neur
alrcady been adopted by the City Gouncil and is in the MFS.
R¡v¡nuc ProJcctlonr
of$3.00 per
lnFl 2014, thc proposcd 25% lrænaso in rswnuc frorn
customer user charges. This is based upon a projectbn of
numbcr and type of scrvice conneclions and any proposed
intended to be slightly lowerthan whatwould be
scenarioo to help insurs lhat sufücient r€venues
categories of watcr service accounts:
. W-Tha
moslly complgted in FY 2013. lMthoul
proiecled walcr conseilation,
SFR accounts w¡th mete¡cd
eetimating pdor SFR fld rate
using the rccent short-lcrm
resldenüal accounts is
study pedod. The
a
serv¡cE and
cuncnt numbcr ol
Al! fcet eff¡cüve 07r0lrl3 unles! otherwise noted
MFS Amendmcnt #tl4 (August 2013) [8/5¡20133:4s PMI
have
test and
on an
the
dcvicc has
$72 mill'ron in annual
and lhe prolected growth in the
use prcjectbns ln this study are
condiliong and realistic deneloprnent
is dMded between the follorving two
from unmelered to metered connedlonswas
for a fully metercd systêrt and the impacts of
For purposes of lhis ralc str¡dy, lt is proJected that
(on an average annualbasis). This is based on
metered usagc and eslimated losscs from tol¡al uater productbn,
and Êctoñng in a ænsenation perccntage. The number of
and proiecled to gror by an a\rêragc of about 730 per ycar during lhe
from both monthly seruioe and usage chages is $41.E million.
aecounts ara categonzel as gtther comrn€rcta!, tßgaton, pnvatg ttfo
for commercial, schools, indusüial, mun'rcipal and mullipta family. The
pÉvate fire seruice and tavel meter accounts is approximately 22p00.
accounts with the remainder inigation (14%) ard pdvate fire serv'lce (14o/o).Tnuel
13dþe total number of dornestic, inigation, and pñvata fire scrvicc is pmjected to increase
for the sturdy period. The estimated water usageforlhese accounts is based on prioryear
have been metercd for many years. For the nale study, water use is projected to
use from neruv connections offset by consewation. The total estimated revenue from boür
and usage charges is $30.2 milÍon.
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GITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SGHEDULE
AiIENDMENT DETAIL
Rab Recomm¡ndatlon
To acæmpl'ch thc objcctives €stablÊhcd by the aaluation criterh it is pcommended ürat the bltodng incrcases
tur r€vrruc frDm lãtcs bG adopbd in thc MFS:
raconsilþred cæ.h fiscal year.
A copy of the Water Llüfty Finandal Phn And Ratæ Study Final Repat is avalbbls
All f¡c¡ efr¡eliv¡ glß1n3 unlæ! otìorrrh. nobd
¡lFS Amcnôn.nt l5l¡l (Augu¡t 2013, 18r5t2013:!:.0 PMI
-fit+jisFE
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GITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
- contlnued
I analysis/per hour
er hour
Mlscellaneous non-enforcernent chargedper hour
Water Servlce Chargcs, Flat Rebt*. (singl+famlly only)
For premises conlaining only a single-family resideneo,the total
charge shall bc the basic rate plus appticable additional charges.
Basic ratc (pcrmmth):
F¡rst 6,000 squae feet or less of lot size
Each additional 100 squarc feet
Senior Citizcn (62 years or older) meeting allthe conditions listed
28.32 5140.286 514
Amond
Effee*¡ve
9¡t#!008
beloa
1.
2.
3.
Singlefarnily residents only;
Service musl bc in name of senior cítizen;
Occupants of resíder¡ce must bc
dependants of seníor citizen (not to
per residence);4. Bcnefitting senior citízen
longer qualifr.
Basic Rate (per month):
Firsú 6,fl)0 square foot or
Each addílional 100
All fees effeclive Oll01l13 unles¡ olherv¡sê noted
MFS Am€nùnent #514 (August 2013) [B/s/201æ:as pMl
Delete
Eþfete
Dclcte
DelEte
in MFS Amencknent #514 shall take effect on September 17,2013 arÉ shall be adjusted annualty by
Êudget process to reflec{ tln rates in effect as per Reso No. _ .
ete wliRf, scrvce charges for single family residential customers shall sunset âs ofajaa|¡eryJî¿oia
30' 2014 or until all single famiry residences are metered, whichever comes ñlst
2s.49 5140.257 514
514
305s
e304
11,78
++99
5€9
+€8
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GITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
. ] PUBLIC UT¡LITIES DEPARTMENT" :.
Watcr, Mrt¡r¡d Seruicc Rate tofralcharç st¡all be ÈaÔ', monthf mcter seruicg charge
plus quantity charye based on usage.
Water Mdcr Serv¡ceSlant by Charge (metsr size per monlh)
R¡ddanüel
3/4inch or smaller
llnch
1-1l2-inch
2-inch
9inch
4inch
6-inch
Einch
lùinch
l2inctr
llonrr¡ld¡nü¡l
3/4inbh or ¡maller
linctr
1-1Zl-inch
2-lnch
3-¡rE r
4Jrrch
Nar
New
New
Nsu,
Ilcu,
N€st
t{eu/
¡¡sw
NGw
l{.w
¡¡oi,
l,lüp
l.terr
lþr,
Nai,
Nar
New
New
Netr
Na,u
l0
74.60
1¿t3.00
225.00
320.m
593.æ
514
&inch
tHrrctr
lorinch
l2inch
lnigflon
3/¡l-inch
'linch
'1.
All fre¡ cfrccllvr Oll01l13 unlcss othe¡uiro notêd
llFS Am¡ndmcnt #514 (August 20t3) 18/5120133:48 PMI
r1.00
14.10
21.W
31.10
55.E0
8:t.50
r61.00
25:¡.m
361.m
670.00
9.70
11.90
17.40
21.@
41.50
61.30
116.ü)
t8¿00
250.00
478.00
514
adopted in MFS Amendmentfü14 shall t¡k¡ erfrd on Scptcmbcr '17,2013 and shall bc adjusted annually by
th€ budget process to refred he rates in efiect as per Reso No.
-
R€3r+ler¡008+0F
P¡ge t0
CITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
WatcrQuentity Ghaqe:
Al Gulomerclæses
Each 100 Cubic Fecr (HCF)
f+eegdeñeWWffeegdef,.
Water drawn from a fire hydrant / Min'rnum per month
Wells, private (used lor inigation or commerciat purposes ntren
rcqulrcd to bc metcred)
Each l-lCF
1,fi)O gallons
Bacldlow Prwcntlon, Prcgram Fee
Per aasembly/per month
Fr+llydmtt¡on-pri€leprepedy{per-menth)
Prlvfo Fl¡rSorylco
Pdvac Hydnnt
lirdt
1-1Z-tnch
2-irx r
2-'lf2-inch
+¡ndl
&inctt
tl-inch
New
Na,y
Nan
Nar
l.¡gtr
New
Nar
Nor
Ì.¡sìr,
t¡cuv
37.60
37.60
37.60
37.60
37.60
37.60
66.70
106.00
150.00
n4.oo
Delete
512
Effed¡'ve
1nnus
Amêñd
Sffeel¡ve
9ft{t008
514
All fc¡¡ cflcctivc 07r0lrl3 urle¡r ollren¡¡¡o nobd
MFS Amendment#514 (August 2013) fsrsnol3:l:{s pMl
&
rent*514 shall takccfÊcr on scptgnbcr 17.2013and shall be adjusted annualþ by
to reffect lhe rates in erlbct as per Ræo No.-- R*¡¡e{007+È
Prge ll
CITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
F¡re Pr€teeüen Aeþrla
@
-S{nsh-Clam*er+Ftafg€É{diameþ+Jneh+e+month)
lrrlgation of City€wned Property, l,lot Mds¡.d
100 square feet
Pcr menth
Pcnalties
Fire hydrant, unauthorized use / first violation
Each violation after first violation
Fire hydrant damage repair fee
Excavation not required
Excavation required
Delinquent notice
Sewer connecllon, defened
delinquent
Returning travel meter
Conditions of service
FMC 6-s20(d)
Water Wastage Services,
fourth incident)'
conservalion class attended)*
fiorn second incidEnt if a
2.00 +
accumulated
intere$ &
principal
installment
10.00
45.00
45.00
500
45.00
45.00
45.00
was attended)'
defened for first incident)'
in MFS Amendment #514 shall take effect on Septembor 17,2013 and shall be adjusted annualþ by
prooÊss to reñect the rates in effect as per Reso No.- Res' l'le' 2007 7S
are effectlve 9/1/08
All feos eflective 07101113 unless otherulso noted
lìlFS Amendment #514 (August 2013) t8/5/20133:48 PMI Page I 2
CITY OF FRESNO
II'IASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Pcnaltle¡ (contlnucd)
lllcgal connection / per viohtion
(Scc Sewice Work fordsconneclion, damage, and
reinslallation of servica afrcr fi rst incident.)
Delinquent Payment
Utility billings / per billirg for water, sewer, sanitdion,
and/or solid wase seruice
if unpaid balance > $10.00
l.lotificatlon to disconlinuE serviæs for non-payment of utility
chages:
Customers / pcr notilrcatiøt
Customerc with tsnants I per tenant nolilied at a single
billing address
Minimum
Research project fees'/ per hour
Discontinuance sf s€rvice for norpayment and
service afler payment
Per Discontinuance / Restordion
NOTE: The abore fees are
Collection Section of the
Service Woil (ælated to
Blind washer/ per service
Service
Padlock on curb stop
lntentional
lntentional
After-hourc
15.00
219.00
368.00
10.00
406.00
lOWo
169.00
510
Box (Gost & Oveñead)
Stç/Curb Stop
& Overhead)
of sewice (except
MFS Ameridmfit #514 shall take effect on Septrmber 17,2013 and shall be adjusted annually by
budget ¡ocess to reflect the rates in effect as per Ræo l,¡o. RsÊ, Ne, 3007 79'
4il
All fo.r effectlv¡ 07r0lrt3 unlest oth.rwbe notrd
tlFS Amondmcnt#514 (August 2013) tu520l3:Ì.18 PMI
PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
P¡ge l3
CITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Water, Temporary Servicc'
Residential (rþrHnetered)
Each 24 houn
Each additionalday
Singlc Family Residentíal (metered)
Fire hydranl permit
Fire hydrant vwench deposit
&ínch meter, turbine
Deposit
Oeposiß required shall be refunded upon the return
servíce charges due and the cost of repair or
replacement cosls will be tilled to the
Well Drilling Permit and Examinaüon
Water Supply Well / each
Monitoring Well
1 to 3 / per application
Morclhan3/per
Well lnspectlon, psr
Well Abandonmenl
(when not ready on
Destruclion
Fee (per call back)
+Deily Ratê
based on
SeeWater
Service
487
Effective
3nno10
500
shall be made for water
equipment. Any additional
175.00
295,00
+50.00
62.00
238.00
174.00
46,00
78.00
2E5.00
133.00
500
500
500
500
500
500
sunset as of January 1 , 2013 for customErs on a metered rale
MFS Amendment#514 shall take effect on Seplember 17,2013 and shall be adjusted annually by
during the budget process to rellect lhe rates in effect as per Reso No. . R€êrÀl€r¿€e7+O:
All fcr! effectlve O7lO1l13 unlcss olhctwisr noted
MFS Amendment û514 (Augurt 2013) t8/5/20133:ao PMI
WellDeet¡uclion
Monitoring
P¡gc 14
CITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Salc of Surplus DiÉ
City load / per yad of dirt
Customer pick-up / per yard of dirt
Dgfarment of Paymcnt applicable to existing
singl+family residences
Same basis and fees as sel ¡ar connection charges.
Frontage Charge
Front foot or fiaction
lnstallatlon Charges
Meter & Seryice lnstallation (when installed together)
l-inch
1-112¿nüt
2-inch
Minimum residentíal service connections:
Lots less than 20,000 squarc feet (1-inch)
Lots 20,000 square feel or greater
Meter lnstallation (when installed on
f -inch
'l-1|i2-inch
2-inch
Larger than 2-inch (FMC
God plus
Service lnstâllation
Service to
Sec FMC
M
489
415
reduced
the
curb
1
e'507(a)(3)
t f'No.101
No.201
No.301
No.401*'No.501
All lc!! eff¡cllvc O7l0'll'13 unlas¡ otho¡rrllc noted
MFS Amendmsnt #5t4 (August 2013) fu520133:,fB PMI
operty line and house) can be
, fixtures, etc., as prorided in
tap, service line, corp stop.
330.00
455.00
530.00
1Wo/o
4178.00
2,363.00
2,486.00
100%
160.00{t
-0-
{-{-{-
56.00
&
438
P¡ge 15
GITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT' '
Transmlsslon Grtä Ma¡n (fGM! Ghaqe
For parcels in the UGM area, TGM charges are depodte¿ in saparate UGM-
TGM cùarye sefvice ar€ accounùs.
Aggregate gross area:
Lcss than 5 acres
Net acre or fraction
Mlnimum charge
5 acrcs or moÍê
Gro$ acre or fnaction
Transmisslon Gdd Maln Bond Debt Serice Charge
pcr FMC Section 6.50{al(8)
Less than 5 acreE
Nct acre or fraclion
Mlnimum charge
5 acres or more
Gross acre orfraclion
UGM Water Supply Fee
Single.Wcll Supply Areas (per gross
No.114
No.86
No.90
No.91
No. 102
No. 107
No.113
No. 132
No.
Areas (per unit")
No.101-SI t (noilheast) No. 101-5
(nodhwesl) No. 201-3
(west) No. 301-5
(southwest) No.401-S
"'(southeast) No. 501-S
243.00
172.00
417
67E.00
322.00
609.00
s11.00
609.00
609.00
385.00
356.00
356.00
,108.00
379.00
557.00
563.00
s05.00
567.00
456.00
407.00
508.00
371.00
1,738.00
438
All fee¡ sffectlve 07//01113 unless otherwlso notcd
MFS Amcndment *51{ (August 2013} lU5,:10133:,18 PMI Page 16
CITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Well Head Treatmcnt Fec - Area (per unit-f
t*No.101
t 1'No.101
No.201
No.301
No. ¡101
*No.501
1994 Bond Drbt Servlcs Fee - Araa (pcr unif'lf No.101t t No.101
No.201
No.301
No,401
'-No. 501
' SErvlce Arsa No. l0l ræs establi$ed by the
1995 in accordmce with the provisions of No.
rerna¡n in effect br da¡elopi€nt in the
" Unit as defined in FMC 8-501(kk)
"' 501 E neÍgency Measure,t For subdivision maps deemedt t For suMivision maps
Water main
size (pcr
Alf l€es cflectivc g7l01l13 unlott otlrerwisc noted
MFS Amendnent #51¡l (Augurt 2013) [Br5/2013:¡:¡rs pMl
Dlrector on March 19,
provisions of Resolution No. 9G18
Plan Area.Park
438
10, 1997
June 10, 1997
constructed to transrnission grid
diameter
area maximum (except as provided in FMC e508(d)
surfacing credit for TGM in$allations (per linear foot):
asphalt concrete Sreets
ln existÍng non-asphalt concrete Sreets
:,
.,., t',;.,9urign!;.'.., i. li.
See FMC &s08(c)
10.00
14.50
31.00
41.00
10,000.00
10,000 or construction
costs, trùichever is less
6.00 or conetruclion
cost. whichwar is less
-ù
i0.00
Psgo t7
August 16, Z)13 RECEIVED oouncilndoptton:
ro: MAyoRASHlEjsvl/EAB:ryug6 ftflt,:ot ffHffi#*
At the Council meeting oî 8l'1512013, Counciladçted the attached R
entitled 514ü amondm¡ntto the llarter Fee Schedule Resolution
fee¡ in th¡ Public Utllitics Walcr Fec Scction,ltem No. 5:00
Ayes
Noes
Absent
Abstain
Baines, Brand, Brandau, Caprioglio,
Olivier, Quintero
None
None
Please indicate either your formal approval or veto ¡ompletinqle follodng seclions and
exeouting and dating your action. Please file the co with tho ClerKs offico on
or before August 26,2013, ln computing thg ten day p l[uired by Charter, the llnt day
ss the 10n day is a Sahrrday,has been excluded and the tenth day
Sunday, or holiday, in which case it has
the Clerk's office within the required time
resolution or action, and it shall
Thank you.
VETOED fOr
addiüonal
OVERR¡DE AGTION:
Nocs
Absent
Abstain
Failure to file this memo with
approval of the ordinance,
the Mayo/s signed approval.
(Writbn obiections are required by Charter; attach
APPROVED/NO
BILL NO.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CIry OF FRESNO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING INITIATIVE MEASURE
REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS. 2013-143 AND 2013-144
ON THE FOUR YEAR WATER RATE PLAN
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. REPEAL WATER RATE INCREASES. The Ordinance entitled "lnitiative
Measure to be Submitted Directly to the Voters" which is attached as Exhibit A, is
adopted.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective and in full force and effect at 12:01
a.m. on the thirty-first day after its final passage. The current rates will remain in effect,
until this ordinance takes effect and applied prospectively.
Hr
IH
IH
Date Adopted:
Date Approved
Effective Date:
City Attorney Approval:
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Ordinance No.
STATE OF CALTFORNTA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
crTY oF FRESNO )
l, WONNE SPENCE, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, ceftify that the foregoing
ordinance was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held
on the day of
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT :
ABSTAIN :
2014.
Mayor Approval:
Mayor Approval/No Retu rn :
2014
2014
2014
2014
Mayor Veto:
Council Override Vote:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CIry ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
BY:
Tei Yukimoto [Date]
Assistant City Attorney
TY:elb [65300e1b ftyl Otd. 07 231 4
WONNE SPENCE, CMC
City Clerk
BY:
Deputy
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA SUBMITTING TO CITY VOTERS A
BALLOT MEASURE RELATING TO RESOLUTION NOS.
2013-143 AND 2013-144 THAT ADOPTED THE FOUR
YEAR WATER RATE PLAN, FOR THE NOVEMBER 4,
2014 GENERAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, on August 15,2013, the City Council of the City of Fresno adopted
Resolution Nos. 2013-143 and 2013-144 adopting the Four Year Water Rate Plan; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2014, the City Clerk (Elections Official) received an
lnitiative Petition to repeal Resolution Nos. 2013-143 and 2013-144; and
WHEREAS, after a prima facie review by the City Clerk, the lnitiative Petition was
deemed filed on June 27,2014; and
WHEREAS, the Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters examined the petition
signatures against the records of registration and submitted the findings of the
verification process to the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk issued a Certificate of Sufficiency for the lnitiative
Petition as required under the Elections Code; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined to submit the ordinance to the City
voters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE lT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as
follows:
SECTION 1. The Council submits to the electors of the City of Fresno, at its general
municipal election to be consolidated with the statewide general election to be held on
November 4, 2014, a ballot measure to repeal Resolution Nos. 201 3-143 and 2013-144,
that adopted the Four Year Water Rate Plan. The Council acknowledges that the
consolidated election will be held and conducted in the manner prescribed in Elections
Code Section 10418.
SECTION 2. The question to be submitted to the voters with respect to the ballot
measure shall be printed on the election ballot with the title and in the form set forth as
follows:
Date Adopted:
Date Approved:
Effective Date:
City Attorney Approval:
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Resolution No.
CITY OF FRESNO'S FOUR YEAR WATER RATE PLAN. Shall I Yes
the ordinance repealing Resolution Nos. 2013-143 and 2013-
144 on the Four Year Water Rate Plan be adopted, and return | ¡e
the water rates to those previously in effect, and reduce the
funding available to the City to operate, maintain, and improve
the City's water supply, treatment, and distribution facilities in
accordance with regulatory requirements for public health and
safe
SECTION 3. The following constitutes the synopsis of the measure to be voted on for
purposes of meeting the publication requirements of Election Code Section 12111.
MEASURE TO BE VOTED ON
CITY OF FRESNO'S FOUR YEAR WATER RATE PLAN
This measure repeals the Four Year Water Rate Plan
adopted by City Council on August 15,2013, after a majority
protest hearing, following 45 days mailed notice, to which
less than 0.4 % of the City's water customers protested the
rates. The Rate Plan is based on a study of the City's water
system plans, future planned capital improvement projects,
and projected systems operations and maintenance by an
independent rate-making consultant. The repeal of
Resolution Nos. 2013-143 and 2013-144 that established the
Four Year Water Rate Plan will return the water rates to
those in effect prior to its adoption, thereby reducing funding
to maintain and improve the City's water utility to address
drought, groundwater quality and supply problems, and other
costs. The measure does not limit the City Council's power
to set new rates in the future.
SECTION 4. The full text of the measure to be submitted to the voters is attached as
Exhibit A. The ordinance without the attachments, shall be printed in the Sample Ballot
and Voters Pamphlet. The full text of the measure is not required to be printed in the
Sample Ballot and Voters Pamphlet. However, the full text of the measure shall be
made available at the Office of the Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters and the
Office of the Fresno City Clerk.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall file a certified copy of this resolution with the Fresno
County Elections Office on or before August 8,2014.
SECTION 6. The Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters shall give the appropriate
notices for the election and shall conduct the election pursuant to appropriate provisions
of state law.
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Resolution No.
SECTION 7. The City shall reimburse the County of Fresno for the above-mentioned
services performed by the Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters, upon presentation
of the bill to the City.
SECTION 8. The City Attorney shall prepare an impartial analysis of the measure in
accordance with Elections Code Section 9280.
SECTION 9. Arguments in favor or against the proposed measure are permissible and
shall be filed with the Fresno County Clerk/Registrar in accordance with Elections Code
Section 9280 and file it with the Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters.
SECTION 9. Passage of this measure requires 50% plus 1 vote.
STATE OF CALTFORNTA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
crTY oF FRESNO )
l, WONNE SPENCE, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing
resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held
on the day of
AYES :NOES :
ABSENT :
ABSTAIN :
2014.
Mayor Approval:
Mayor Approval/No Return :
Mayor Veto:
Council Override Vote:
WONNE SPENCE, CMC
City Clerk
BY:
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
BY:
Tei Yukimoto [Date]
Assistant City Attorney
TY:elb [65247e1b/ty] RESO Rev 071514
,2014
,2014
2014
2014
3of3
Resolution No.
EXHIBIT A
INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS
The Cify Attorney has prepared the foltowing title and summary of the chief purpose and points of the proposed measure¡Title: INITIÄTIVE MEASURE To REPEAL CITY oF FRESNO'S FOUR-yEAR W¡,inn RATE pLAI\
AND RELA.TED WATER F'EES
Summarr: A "yes" vote on this measure would repeal Ìyater rates to be charged over four years that the
Fresno City Council adopted on August 15,20l3rand cause the rates to return to what the bouncil adopted in2008. The City Council adopted the 2013 water rates to pay for increased costs to provide adequate waier that
is safe to drink. The increased costs are caused by changes in state and federal driñking water-standards,
depletion of ground water, costs of maintenance and repairs to old water pipes and othır parts of the water
system, and the necessity to build a surface water treatment plant. If the current rates arı repealed, the City
Council could impose higher rates again. However, it would delay the City's work to repair and improve the
water systern.
TO THE ITONORABLE CLERK OF'THE CITY OF'FRESNO:
We, the undersigned, registered, qualified voter
propose an ordinance relating to water rates, and petit
Council for adoption without alteration, or in the alter
at a special election pursuant to Elections Code section
which it qualifies. The proposed ordinance reads as follows:
The people of the City of Fresno do ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF F'II\IDINGS
A. The City of Fresno conducted a Proposition 218
process for increasing water rates charged to City and
County residents who receive City water services. The
process was flawed in that the materials provided by
the City did not adequately inform all ratepayers of
the actual impact of the increased rates and involved a
burdensome procedure that had the effect of denying
all ratepayers a reasonable opportunity to protest.
B. The new increased water rates schedule includes
perplexing and irrational calculations based on a
combination of how water is used, standby charge,
pipe size and water meter volume.
C. The reyenue from the new increased water rates is
set to pay for over $410 million in new projects and
will cause the City to borrow of over $320 million -
more than doubling the debt the City owes for the
currentwater system.
D. A big part of this rate increase is for the payment of
the new debt, causing the ratepayer's water bill to
nearly triple by the middle of 2016.
E. Over two-thirds of the cost of the new projects is
on the Cityts southeast side where the City,s Draft
2035 General Plan calls for urbanization of prime
agricultural land within 20 years. Apparently this
water rate increase scheme is designed to allow the
City to significantly expand its boundaries and
promote urban sprawl.
actual costs to achieve such a goal, and requiring
current ratepayers to foot the bill to benefit future
urban development that exceeds the actual cost of
providing current service is unreasonable and
burdensome to the current ratepayers. Atso, they
expect that the City will not punish them for a
reasonable use of water to maintain the needs of their
businesses, families and their landscapes.
SECTION 2. STATEMENT OF'PURPOSE
The voters of the City of Fresno desire to repeal
the recent water rate increase in accordance with
Section 3 of Article XIII C of the Constitution of the
and call on the City to undertake a new, sincere and
comprehensive look at adopting water rates that
reflect the City's legitimate costs of providing water
service without creating huge new debt obligations
and subsidizing future development and other non-
water related City endeavors.
Any future rate setting process should respect
the participation of all ratepayers by (a) providing
INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS
impartial, accurate information regarding the impact
ofthe proposed new rates; (b) providing all ratepayers
a reasonable opportunity to participate and does not
have the affect of suppressing ratepayer/voter
involvement; (c) respecting the rights of all non-City
residents of Fresno County who have no
representation in the rate-setting process; (d) be
cognizant of the impact of any rate increase on
businesses and families, particularly to the large
number of fixed and low income households in this
community; and (e) adopting rates that are rational
and justified by the City's operational costs related to
delivery of water services, and infrastructure
maintenance and improvement needs.
SECTION 3. REPEAL \ryATERRATE INCREASES
In accordance with Section 3 of Article XIII C of the
Constitution of the State of California, the People of
the Cìty of Fresno hereby repeal the water rates
adopted by the City Council on August 15,2013:
A. Resolution number 2013-143 is hereby repealed.
The full text of Resolution 2013-143 is attached.
B, Resolution number 2013-L44 is hereby repealed.
The full text of Resolution 2013-144 is attached.
Notice of Intent to Circulate Petition
Notice is hereby given by the persons whose names appear hereon of their intention to circulate the petition
within the City of Fresno for the purpose of repealing recent water rate increases. A statement of the reasons of
the proposed action as contemplated in the petition is as follows:
On August 15, 2013, the Fresno City Council passed, with the Mayor agreeing, a series of water rate
increases that will take effect each year for the next 3 years that are outrageously high and punitive to most
households and businesses that are connected to F resno's tryater system. For example, one rate will rise over
450Vo.
On June 27 r2013, the Council authorized Proposition 218 protest notices be mailed, declaring the new
proposed rate increases, only to property owners and not tenant ratepayers. In the Cíty ofFresno this
clearly eliminated a significant number of ratepayer customers from the Proposition 218 notice and protest
process.
Besides failing to provide a meaningful opportunity for expression of protest by the elimination of the
tenant notice the process was additionalþ flawed because it also relied on inaccurate data, minimized the
scope of rate increases, and adopted rates that are confusing and irrational and obviously structured to
justify further indebting the City, in part, to bankroll urban sprawl.
The new water rates do not reflect the needs and resources ofratepayers and far exceed the rates
necessary to cover the City's costs of providing water selice and maintaining infrastructure.
Increasing the per capita debt for the City's water system by more than double is risþ and foolhardy
during these uncertain times.It creates too big of a burden on any individual utility customer, particularly
in a City that has a large number of households with fixed, low and poverty level incomes.
The people of the City of Fresno, and on behalf of ratepayers outside of the City who receive their water
services from the City, desire that the City repeal these unsound and unfair rates, and call on the City to
undertake a nevr, sincere and comprehensive look at adopting water rates that reflect the City's legitimate
costs of providing water service without creating huge new debt obligations and subsidizing future
development and other non-water related City endeavors.
Signed:
/s/ Diane Smith /s/Dous Vasim /s/ Steve W"yt"
Diane Smith Doug Vagim Steve Wayte
RESOLUTTON NO. 2013-1 43
A RESOLUTTON OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CIW OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIÀ RATIFYING THE PROPOSITION 218
PROCESS ACCORDING TO CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE XIIID AND ADOFÍING A FOUR YEAR WATER RATE
PtAN
VVIIEREAS, on Juno 27,2019, thc Deparbnent of public
Report to the City Gounci[ and the Gity Councit directed sffi to
218 proccss on the proposed water rates, as ouüined in tho Repc
WI{EREAS, on June 28, 2013, staff mailed the Notþe of
propedy owncrs serued by thc Degadrnent of Fublic Utilities, ac
218 (Cal. Const Art XlllD, g 6);
WHEREAS, the Notice of Public Hearing instn¡t
file a probst on the propæed water rates, in accordan
Artide XlllD;and
WHEREAS, the proposed uater natos
obligations, reseryes, and costs for
within the service areas; and
WHEREAS,
Financial Plan and
Clerk's Ofüce.
NOW,
based upon he
15,2013,
Datc Adoptcd: 0811512O13
Date Apprcve d: Oú26 lî2O13
Effe€tivc Date: 08f26201 3
roge¡]wners on how to
IlJãlibmla Constitution
fund capiÞl projects, debt
curent service levels
supported by the It/ater Ut¡lity
whictr is on file at City Hail in the Cú
thc F
Rateg
1.
tosümony presentcd at the Public Heañng of August
úritten protests were pres€nted to prevent üre proposed
imposed;and
waþr rates set forth in the Notice of public Headng, to t¡ake
17,2013, July 1, 2014, July 1,2015 and July 1,201ç,are
by the Fee Study wh¡ch is incorporated herein; and
h'fies the Proposition 218 process and adopts thE water rates rccommerrded
the Department of Public Utilities, as set forth in the Notice of Public Headn!
to all property owners; and
1 ofz
Resolut¡on No. 201&,143
4. Directs stafi to update the Mastcr Fec Scfiedulc during the annual budget
proccss, in accordanæ wilh the efiective rates adopted as pail of this Resolution.
CLERKS CERTIF¡CATION
STATE OF CALTFORNTA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
crw oF FRESNo )
I, WONNE SPENCE, C¡ty Clqk of the Gity of Fresno,
resolulion'uuas adopted bythe Councilof the City of Frasno, at a
onthcJEi$Ldayof Ar¡oust .2013.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT
ABSTAIN
Baines, Brand, Brandau, Caprioglio,
OlMer, Quinbro
None
Ì,lone
Mayor Approval/No Ret¡m:
MayorVeto:
Council OvenideVotc:
2013
2013
2013
2013
WONNE SPENCE, CMC
City Cl€rk
ttup 2lt H!dng,R..ô¡ R!Y_- eSlS
2oî2
Ausust 16, 2013 RECEIV¡D .eouldtAdopüon:
Mayoi Apptor/ål:ro: MAyoRASHLEv swEAREmlue zo ilt u: 0h ül#iolïå,o,FRoM: woNNE sPENcE, cMc b{ilçúRí, Fnrsilf cACitY Clerk --ö-- "!" !rr.r'
Item
SUBJECT TRANSMTTTAL OF COUNCILAENON FOR APPROVAL OR
At the Council meeting qÍ 8115//i2013, Council adopted the attached
entitled Reüfilng the Prcpooltlon 218 proæEs according to
Arüclc XlllD ¡nd adoptlng prcposed wabr ¡ates under a four
No. 5:00 p.m. b. by the following vote:
143
Ayes
Noes
Absent
Abstain
VETOED
Aycs
Noes
Absent
Abstain
Baines, Brand, Brandau, Capdoglio,
Olivier, Quinterc
None
None
Plcase indlcate oither your formal approval or veto b plglhe following sections and
executing,and dating your action. Pleasefil^e the comp mo with the Clerk's office on
or before August 28,2013. ln computing uired by Charter, the first day
the 10ü day is a Saturdây,
-has been excluded and the tenth day has
Sunday, or holiday, in which case it has
the Clerk's office within the
resolution or ac'tion, and it
Thank you.
Failurc to file this memo wiür
consü'h¡te approval of the ordinance,
the Mayo/s slgned approval.
atfiftÉrffitürttÉ
(Written objections arc requircd by Charteç attach
OVERRIDE ACTION:
RESOLUnON NO. 2013-11/-
A RESOLUTÍOT{ OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO
ADOPTING TI{8514h AUENDMENTTO THE MASTER FEE SCHEOULE
RESOLUTION NO. 80.020 TO AD,UST WATER FEES lN TF|E pUBLtC
UTIL]TIES WATER FEE SECTION ACCORDING TO PROPOSITION 218
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF FRESNO:
THAT thc Mastcr Fec Schedule Rssolution No. 8G420 bc and is
adjust water fecs ln thc Publlc utlllties watcr Fec section in accordance
ard Resolution No.20l3-143. The rcvised pagæ of the Master Fee
Eû¡bit "A' and are hcrcby incorpontrad by rufcnnce and made a pert
shall update the Mastcr Fcc Sctrcdulc annually durirp the budget proq
etrect, as adoptcd ln Rcsolutlon No. 201$143.
THAT Þcc shall bccomc gffcc{lvc Scptcmbcr 17, 2013.
CLERKS CERTIFICATI
STATE OFCAUFORNIA
COUNTYOF FRESNO
CITYOF FRESNO
I, WONNE SPENCE, Cþ Clcrk of eærúy that the foregoing
Resolution was adopted by the Council Calïfomia, at a regular meeting
tharcof, held on the 15th day of
)
)se.
)
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Baines, Brand,
Olivier, Quinbrc
l,lone
None
Mayor
Mayor
Mayor
Datc Adopbd: 08115120'13
tÞte Approved: ßli2ü20'13
Efrec{vs Datc: 091fin013
2013
2013
2013
2013
Resolution No. 2013-144
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WONNE SPENCE
CITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
AMENDMENT SUMMARY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITTES
WATER DI\/ISION
WATER FEES
Water Serylce Charges, Flat Rale (shgle-llamily on[)
For Premises conaining only a sinlge-family residence, the tote¡
charge shall be the basic rate plus applláþ addilional chages.
Basic rete (per month):
Fi$ 6,000 squarc feet or leas ol lot size
Each additional 100 squara feet
Senior Citizen (62 years or older) meeting allthe conditiôns listed
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MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
AMENDMENT SUMMARY
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AMENDIIENT SUMMARY
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MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
AMENDMEI{T DETAIL
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILfT¡ES
WATER DMSION
lnboductlon
The Water Division contraated with Munblpal Financial Servicsi in Junc ãll0 to cmduc{ a
ntc dudy. The blod objectivr ol üto str,¡dy was inilftrlly to reviaw ltæ short-tsm rwtug
Frcsnol tltúalcr Enteryri¡c for Fl 2012 b FY 2016 ürrct¡gh thc inplcmenbtin of cost of
mchodologies. subs¡quntly, thc ratc study was rcvtsedb funrl water rys!ênr funding
thrcugh Af 2017 and thc Wbtrr Lltifúy Flnanctat Plan And Rat€s Study Fnd Rcport
Marct¡ 2013. Thc study was bard çon a cønpruhensirn nvisw of thc City d
nporlq wabrlystom plans; billirp inbnnation, such aa q.¡$om¡r dassrs a¡rd
capltial improvcrncnts projcctr; ború corrcnmb; prþdcd rystem oælaiirns and
infomation dccmed 4plicablc.
Following is a summary of hor ths rlcorfincndêd dwBes b nater
tha prcposcd ratcr k also athdrcd.
Ratr Srülng Prccr¡¡
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1, R¡venue Roquircrnents - Thc arrount of revenue
sufficient revenus þ mcet thc fullo,nring thrac
Cover all operatl¡nal and malntcnance
Mainliain a prudent lswlof fulld
Satishctbn of dêbt gcMcc
2. Cost-of€eruiæ -Allocetaç ülo rcvcnuc
equitable m¡nner
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roqu¡rcmcnts f¡om each clas¡
Rovonuo Rrqulrumrntr
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vaños cr¡dorner clasae3 of scnicc in a Íair end
the r€b d€slgn to coþc{ the digüibut€d roìrcnuc
ac compdsad of fivc basiccalcEoriæ:
Fln FY 20f 4, the Cit/s OEM ependihrec aru hrdgetcd at S4g.g miilbn.
as labor, chcmlcals. power, uatcrgrrclræo¡, parb, equlpment, contract
ic dr¡c to ncgotiatcd labor contræt lncrweq infationary increaees for goods
with mo¡E sùingent state and Gderat rtabrùeáncnt nguhions; operation
and watersyslem components; and rcpairand maintcnance of oH, faillng
thc pldection of OEM crpendituru increases betfond F'( 2014, ag a factor in
fi¡lt¡ru ratc lncreaseg. ThesE increases increased to $55.6 mlllm pcr year in Fy 2017, wtrich ircludc a
inflafon factor.
Pagr I
CITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
AMENDMENT DETAIL
Caoital lmorovements Funded Frcm Ralea .,'The Gity has deveropsd a comprehensirrc rrrbtcr capital rmprorcmentProgram (clP) to addresû cur€nt and tuturc w"tcr sysÞm nêGcb. rn"r" pråi""rú .*ú;;ù;äilräannuai inflatíon factordr¡e b anüdpatcd ¡ncreas€r in constr¡slþn co¡m oGrilmc. This ¡man¡n ranisconsclvative ætimetô and ensurcs that lhe City has adcquata lcsourccs reserysd to compþtc thapqþcts. Thccc prcjccts arc nqulred þ r¡nerse the oeclining watcr tarbte, rcphce aging
regulator¡r requircmenb and mcêt opc rlional demands.
GIP prc¡'ec{ orpendilures planncd Ër Fy i4 thrcngh Fy 17 æ rucommendad in the
$410 million and are cummer¡zod in the foltoring catcgorb along with t¡e totalexr. SE Sufpcs !'tJatsrTroatnent Facil¡ty (SWÌF)+ZZO.8U. l/tlblp¡MalnRcnaral-i55.3il. SE SWTFTransmbskm pþ[nos+49.6M. WdcrWcllCon¡tn¡dion-$32.gM. T4 Downtown Taù & Boodar prmp Station-Sg.7M. City Redrarye Bar¡in¡{7.iM. t/ìlbtcr M¡in E¡dcn¡ion¡S6.4M. Do¡ntownt{abrS¡ptenrUpgndos-g4.1. 19 olher wtcr cãpiþt prúects-lt7.gM
2016. The rcmaining êxpend¡tures aß ltrnded
continua to pursuo gnnt and lowJrtere¡t
a$umed from lhess sourpa!.
Dsbl Scfvlcc - Thc City's existing
mlllion brthrca bondg. th¡cc
lrþalion D¡¡trlct ñlow debt
2O14lo¡ a totelof $19.0
million pcrycar if thêtwo
lo llx, presølbc
Net Revenuqs
maet this
five
!Fr. .- As a c¡nditionof bond issuances, thc cig must make rate covenant¡
and cnaEæ for the vrher.system each rbcd ycar, wtrich wiil at reast yield
The CIP is to be funded through a comblnation of rvstcm
million) of ttre $410 miltion is prgectcd to bc tun¿edôde
fbond linanclng. Approdmately 79o/o (9325
Bond is¡uances arc schcduledlor 20ì4 and
fom water ¡atcs. Thc Dlvision will
of lhia study, no rcvenucs wera
¡nd intcrcsl paymenb aæ apprcxlmately $tS.S
ltalc loan and onc loan through the Freercpaymcntc are prcJeded to approximatr $S.e miU¡on ¡n Fybcglnning lnF-( 2017, is proJected to be approximalely i+Z.Omade in 2O14and2O19.
of the esrimated Debt scMcc. Thc propoecd rate ¡ncr€asæ erc ¿.rignä¡'ù
s dudng ho sü¡dy pedod vary I¡æt1-47 inFy 2o14ro 1.sg inît zoí2.
- I tafg-q fu.rtd balancc (rcsclvcs) uras devaloped for the entcrpdsc li¡nd to providethatwillenablethe cþ to adJust to une¡<pccted changes in accor.nis,*"¡*il i;;
lftr]i:î:f :r ogy expenses and ernersency capirat cosb. Thc workins capttatg,,Pj?f:llîd--b_.!-T l"_!ld I45 d4;s of.annuar oau=ooãnse!:Ãã;jäË;i",ffili:;
*""ffiäH:fl'Jfili,:ì:ü:,fr.'*l'ff"rîi::'^::î:î"j':tfl;r1lÏ!-T^Tþ1,;"içn-;Jcapitaloçendiü¡res nd budgeled as paft of the capiiai imprcver"r,t piıor. The totalenteryrise tund targot balancc h FY 2013 ts S15.0 m¡lt¡on an¿ increases r.iOn.ã ñt'd", nrt'ãiñ.
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CIry OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
AMENDMENT DETAIL
Co¡t ol Scrvlcr Mothodology
Thc kcy aleps in the prccess of determlning oogtof-seruic¡ wder ratcs includc:1. Dclcrmlnhg, ar pail of thaS-ycarfinancial planning proqcss, þtal system letrenue rcqutæmcnt2. Foncaslíng watsr dcmand ftrthc toüal system, and foræh q¡stonrcr rate chEs:3. Als¡gn¡ng the rlrtcnuc requircmcnt from wder ralcs to fundional cad categories such æ4, Clarlfilng üc nvsnuc rtqu¡rcm.ntfromurater rates based on thc engineering desþn rrd/ói5. Dttcm¡ning tht revcnu nquirement ftorn waÞr rates fur spæilic cr¡sþmer ratc clasg3s6. Tho llnal slep h lhe ntcmaking pfocêss is ratc design. This i¡ thc process of
R¡comm¡ndcd R¡tc Structurr
The tolal amount d mvcnuc required firom chargcs ls allocatcd beilnccn ¡nounls lo
ecrulcc chrrgca and frcm lhe quantity charge. This is acconrplßrhcd by fint allocding co
cabgorioc - thoc¡ lh¡t a¡r indcpendent of thc rnount of rval¡r me (for exanplc, bflilng,
Monthlv Maler Servica Gharoe - The dev¿bpment of rucqnmandcd
pdnclplec lnvohrc¡ allocatlng rovGnue rgquir€menls that are fidcpcndEnt of
cost¡ and dividing thæc dollar amounb by thc proJecied
forthe monü¡ly motcrscrvice charge b recommended at
componenls:¡ Ac@unts: 13.4% - costs that hclude, but are not
customer scw¡c€ and cdlcding ðçonE€s.¡ Domesüc use: 14.0% - costs that I
melerr and cerv¡ces that prcvide wate¡ for. Ffru servica: 6.6% - coats that ¡ncl
co¡t
rcading,
storagc,
based on cost ofseruice
lhruc catogodar of
metêÊ. Thc total perccnt
thc fblloring three cost
billing, custonrr accounting,
to, the ¡naintenance and capital costr lclated to
lcr ar¡d ûri,g6don water).
publicfrc hydrants anä relatcd branch mains
nen{þüty ctntges based on cost of scrv¡cc principtes is basst
thc ¡olñ of supply and producüon of water and dMdlng that dollar
Tho p€rc€nl of rewnue rcquírud f¡om ¡ate¡ to bc tecowrcd fiom
and valvcs.
Cls¡nlig-Gharca - Tìe
on allocding ravrnue
amount by lhc projêctd
qusntty chargcs is 66%.
u¡c for each cu¡tomcr
ls to rcphce lhc
charge appllcable
the ratc
1.
2.
1
5. Reassign lravel meter charges to üle same 3 inch meter rated capacity.
All fer¡ rffictiv. 07r0lrl3 unler¡ othemÍ¡c nolcd
MFS Am¡ndmrnt ¡[514 (Augurt 2013) l8rSzors3:46 pMl
elcentiages an compldcly dependent on assurptbns of proiectcd water
projcction secüon). A major chanç in the proposcd revised rate strudure
ft"*H4. Adju
c¡pacrty.
charges (SFR and Custsncrs Other han SFR) wih a singlc qu*rtity
- lt ¡¡ r.commended thd the city adopt lha follovrring additional changc in
9h?rSes for irrigatbn meters (ddete fire prcteclion componcnt).sl¡trens. f nc oost of saruioc bascd mefer chargcs and quantitÍ chanses for Fy
havc an alloulence for sen¡or citizen custome¡s. Ths allowance for senþr c¡tizen cr¡stomers
prdccted residentialflat charges will phasa out when all resídential cr¡slomcrs are
tere-d billing.
llrc scrvir:a meter serukr charyes to include the accouni and fire scrvice compon€nts and exclude
scrvice charges fur pdvate hydrants and for meter sizes 4 lnch and smaller to the same reted
Pagc 6
CITY OF FRESNO
I'IASTER FEE SCHEDULE
AMENDMENT DETAIL
6. Delcte Other Miscellaneous Rcsldcntial Flat Rate Charges - Cunenüy there ara oher miscelhneous
that Ere applicablc to rcsidenlial customcrs with flat charges. The othcr charyes are for Charges for
Units, Air Conditioning / Refrþeration Unils and Discfrarge l/llãler inb a Dry Wcll, Thesc charges will
as they becomc obsolcte duc lo thc implenæntation of ut¡lily bills basêd on rretered waler use. /7. Eliminalc WatcrTrcatment Chaqe. Fluodrlation Charges - This Prrognam afreded
q¡stomeru and was projected to recover approximately f271,000. Æ of July 1d, 2013, thc
lherefore, this rate will be elimlnated and the associated revìenuo not included in the rate r
Prior Backf,o¡¿ Prewnlbn Prooram Fes Anrendments - lt should be noted that thc
aheady bscn amended, Dudng FY 2013, the City Courrdl+groved lhe cfiange to hevcl
cciliff backflorv devicc¡ end to ¡ßtead requirc customs¡¡ u,ih baddlon dwlco¡ to cartifi
annual basia ueing privato (non€ity) testing servÈo povidea. city cc¡nætæ of ho annual
revþed Badcflorv Freventlon Program ara 9262,0ü) and thE nal
already been adopled by the Cþ Gouncil and is in the MFS.
Rcv¡nue ProJecfonr
of$3.@ per devics has
lnFl 2014, tho ptopossd 25% increase in rcvsnuc fronr $72 núll'pn in annual
cuslorner user charges. This is based upon a proiec.tion and the prciected growth in the
numbc¡ and type of scrv{ce connections and any proposed use projcctlons in this study are
intended to be slightly lower than what would be
scenarios to help insurs lhat suftcient revenues
cond¡lions and rcalistic deroloprænt
categories of water serybe accounts:
¡ Slngle-FamlV Residential -Thg fiorn unmetered to metered conne¿tions was
mßtly completed ín FY 2013. Wthqt frr a fully meterrd sptern and the impacts of
ptoiected walcr conscwalion,For purposes of this rale study, it is prcjec{ed that
SFR accounls w¡th mete¡cd (on an avcnage annualbasis). Th's is based on
estimating pñor SFR fld rate melered usage and est¡meted losses from tol¡el water produc{bn,
using lhc rccclrt shoñ-term and lladoñrp in a on¡ervation perccnlage. The number of
resldenilal accounts is and proiec,ted to gror by an avcngc of about 730 perycar during the
study pcriod. The from both rnonthly seruice and usage charges is $41.8 million.
a aocounts at€ categonzed aE etlher Gomrn8tclal, tmgatlon, prude ilfo
servbE and for commercial, schools, induddal, municipaland multiple fami$. The
cuncnt numbcr ol inigalion, private firc seruice and üavel meler ace¡unts is approximately 22,200.
accounts with the remainder inigation (14%) ard private fire señr¡ce (147o). Travel
total number of dornestjc, inigation, and pdvate fire scrvicc is pmjectcd to incræse
for the sturdy pedod. The estimated rrwbr usage for llæsc accounts is based on prior year
have been me{ered for many yean. For the nle study, water use is proiected to
use from nenr conneclions offset by conservation. The total esl¡mated revenuc from boür
and usage charges is $30.2 millon.
All tc¡r efl¡cüve 07r0lrl3 unlcss othefwi¡o notod
MFS Amendment f5l4 (August 2013) lo/5/zoi3s:.ts plrl
have
tætand
is dMded between thc folloring two
the
Peg¡ 7
GITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Ai,IENDIUIENT DETAIL
Reb Rccommend¡tlon
To accomplish thc objcdives €stablishcd by the cvaluation criteda it F ncommended ftat tho lblloring incrcases
Ër f€ìrril¡c from råtos bc adopted in lhc MFS:
All fte¡ efr¡cüv¡ Clß1n3 unl¡¡¡ othelwl¡o noû¡d
ilFS Amcnût.nt l5l¡f ( ugurt 2013) f8r5nu 3¡r:,16 PMI
ú¿s+rgFE
rcconsidercd cac-tt fiscal year.
A copy of lhe Water tldlity Finandel Phn And Ralcr Study FinalRepat is anaihblc ræon
Prgc I
GITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
is/per hour
hour
Water Seruh¡ Chargcs, Flat Rab* (singl+family only)
For premises conlaining mly a síngle-family rasidenca, the totat
charye shall be the basic ntE plus applicable additional charges.
Basic ratc (pcrmmth):
First 6,000 square feet or less of lot ¡izE
Each additional 100 square feet
Senior Citizcn (62 years or older) meeting allthe conditions listed
28.32 5140.2&¡ 514
Deleta
Delete
Dclcte
Delete
Am€nd
E#eet¡ve
9Ét#¡008
belo¡r¡:
1.
¿.
3.
Singl+family residents only;
Serviec must be in name of senior citizen;
Occupants of residence must bc
dependants of senior cilizen (not to
per residence);4. Bcnefittingseniorcitízen
longer qualiff,
Basic Rate (per month):
First 6,ü)0 square foot or
Each addilional 100
All tees effectlvo 07101113 unlesr othemrlse notod
MFS Amenûnent #514 (August 2013) [U5/201d]4E pMj
Amendment #514 shall take effec,t on september 17 ,2019 arÉ shall be adjusted annualty by
process to reflecl tle rates in effect as per Reso No. _ .R€€+ler¡og7+gr
25.49 5140.257 514
514
20ácw
11.79
1+9S
å99
+€c
8to wa-rã stMoe charges for single family residential customers shall sunset as of¡5fl¡8âL+geß
30' 2014 or until all single family residences are metered, whicfrerær comes ñrst
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CITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
PUBLIC UT¡LITIES DEPARTMENT,. :.
plus quantity charge based on usage.
W¡ter Metcr Scrvice€lantlby Charge (mder size per month)
R¡ddand¡l
3/4inch or smaller
lJnch
1-1l21nch
2-inch
}inch
#inch
6-inch
Sinch
lGinch
l2lnctr
Nonru¡ld¡ndrl
3/¡tinch or ¡rnaller
/EJT l0
74.60
1¡t¡t.00
22s.æ
320.m
593.00
linctr
1-ll2-inch
2-lnch
3inch
¿f-inch
Nar
New
New
Nor
¡lrrw
11.ü)
14.10
21.æ
31.10
55.80
8:ì.50
161.00
253.00
361.00
670.00
9.70
1'1.90
't7.40
24.æ
41.50
61.30
116.00
t0¿00
250.00
478.00
514
0{nch
tlinctr
l0tinch
'12inch
lnlgfion
U¡l-inch
linch
All fre¡ clTectlvr 07l0ll13 unless othenrito notod
MFS Amcndmcnl f51¿f (August 2013) l /5,2013Í¡:48 PMI
Nes,
¡leü,
N6w
Neur
Ì\¡cl¡r,
t{êi,
Itgtr,
l{€uu
l{Gìt
Ncìiv
Ncw
New
New
New
Nar
514
adopt€d in MFS Amendment #514 shall t¡kr trct on Sçtarber 17 ,2013 and shall bc adjusted annually by
the budget process to ref,ed the rates in efect as per Reso Ño.
-
R€srlt€F¿00+-+0b
Prge 10
CITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SGHEDULE
All CulomerClæses
Each 100 Cubic Fect (HCF)
r+ee¡sllenoWW
4;eeegeilof,¡
Water drarn fiom a fire hydrant / Min'rnum per month
Wells, private (used for inigation or cqlmercial purposes rrtren
requlrcd to bc meterad)
Each llCF
1,000 gallons
Bacldlow Prsv¡ntlon, Prognm Fee
Per assembly/per month
Fr+llyd nn$+ngrival+peperty{pecnrenlh)
Prþet¡ Fl¡rSolvico
Pdvetc Þlydrant
linctt
1-112Ånch
2-¡nctr
2-1Ì2-inch
4-indr
&incfi
tl-inch
Neu,
Nar
Nur
Nar
Ì.Iil,
Naw
Na¡v
Nar
t¡ãr,
NGw
37.60
37.60
37.60
37.60
37.60
37.60
66.70
100.00
150.00
n4.o0
rent*514 shall takc€ftcr on scptønber 17,2e13andshall be a_dJustcd annualty by
to reflect the rates in eftct as per Reso No. _. RæñNe¡CC++€i
W Delete
512
Effec-tive
thnu3
AæHd
Effeelive
9¡t#¡008
514
All fo¡¡ cftccttyo 07t0lrl3 unle¡¡ othclwÉe noûrd
tllFs AmendmentflSl4 (August 2013) [Usnol$:as pMt
Watcr Quant¡ty Ghage:
Ptge ll
Flro Frcleeüen lutenat¡e
@
--S¡aehdlam'el€r€Flarg€F{di.ameþCneh+er-monlh)
lrrigatlon of Clty€wned Property, Not Metor.d
100 square feet
Per nenlh
Pcnalties
Fire hydrant, unauthorized use / first violation
Each violation after lirst violation
Fire hydrant damage repair fee
Excavation not required
Excavation required
Delinquent notice
Sevær conneclion, defened
delinquent
Retuming travel meter
CITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Water Wastage Services,
2.00 +
accumulated
intered &
principal
installment
10.00
Conditions of service
FMC 6-520(d)
fourth incident)'
conservation class attended)'
fiorn second incident if a
was attended)'
defened for lirst incident)'
in MFS Amendrnent #5't4 shall take effect on Septambgr 17 , 2013 and shall be adjusted annualþ by
procêss to reflecl the rates in effect as per Reco No, . Rae' Ne-2007 79'
are effectlve 9/1/08
45.00
45.00
45.00
45.00
45.00
All feos effective 07t01113 unl¡ss otherurisc noted
MFS Amendmênt #514 (Augu¡t 2013) lU5Æ0133:a0 PMI
PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
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CITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Penaltle¡ (contlnucd)
lllcaal connection / pcr viohtion
(Scc Sewice Work fordiscolrneclion, damage, and
reinslallation of scrvice afrcr fi rst incident.)
Delinquent Payment
Utility billings / per billiry forrvater, sewer, sanitdion,
and/or solid waste service
if unpaid balance > $10.00
l.lotificatlon to discontinue sarvices for nori+eymenl of utilaty
charges:
Customers t pcr notificatiøt
Gustomers with tenants / per tenant mtifíed at a single
billing addrcss
Minimum
Research project feeí/ per hour
Discontinuance of service for nonpeymant and
service after paymenl
Fer Disconünuance / Restordion 15.00
NOTE: The abore fees are
Collection Section of the
Bor (Gost & Overhead)
219.00
368.00
10.00
406.00
100%
169.00
Stç/Curb Slop
& Overhead)
of service (except
MFS Amendment tt5l4 shell take efect on Septanber 17,2013 and shall be adjusted annuelly by
budget pfocass to refrect the rates in ellbct as per Reso l,¡o.- Re€Je, 2007 79,
510
Padlock on curb stop
lntentional
lntentional
After{ourc
All fræ effectlv¡ 07101113 unlos¡ othentb¡ not¡d
tlFS Amcndmcnt #51a (Ar¡gust 20131 [8/s20133:18 PMI
4il
Service Woil (related to
Blind washer / per service
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PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
GITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Water, Temponry Scryica'
Residential (nonmetered)
Each 24 houn
Each additionalday
Singlc Family Residential (metered)
Fire þdrant permit
Fire hydrant tmench dePasit
Sinch meter, turUne
Deposit
Deposits required shall be refunded upon
service chargas due and the cost of
replacement costs will be billed to the
Well Drilling Pemit and Examination
Water Supply Well / each
Monitoring Well
I to 3 / per application
Morethan3/per
Well lnspectlon, per
WellAbandonment
Well Destruction
Monitoring
Well
+Daity
based on
See
Rate
Water
Service
shall be
equipment.
487
Effective
3t1t2010
500
made for water
Any additional
the return
repalr or
(when not ready on
175.00
295,00
+50.00
62.00
236.00
174.00
46,00
78,00
2E5.00
133.00
Destruclion
Fee (per call back)
500
500
500
500
500
500
sunset as of January 1,2013 for customers on a metered rale
MFS Amendment #514 shall take eftect on September 1? ,2013 and shall be adlusted annually by
during the budget process to reflect lhe rates in etfect as per Reso No. , R€¡r+¡€Fa?€€È7€f
All fccs effectlve 07101113 unlcss otherwlse noted
MFS Amendmcnt f5l.l (Augu3t 2013) [8/5/20133:48 PMI P¡gc 14
CITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
PUBLIC UTIL¡TIES DEPARTMENT
Salo of Surplus Dld
City load / per yard of dirt
Customer pick-up / per yard of dirt
All lcr! effrctlvc OTl01l13 unlês! olhorwlsc notcd
MFS Amendment #514 (August 2013) [E/520133:48 pM]
Defement of Paymcnt applicable lo existing
singl+family residences
Same basis and fees as setr¡er connection charges.
Frcntage Charge
Front foot or fnaction
lnstallatlon Charges
Meter & Service lnslallation (when installed together)
l-inch
1-1|2-lnctt
2-inch
Minimum residential service connections:
Lots less than 20,000 square feet (1-inch)
Lots 20,000 square feet or greater
Meter lnstallalion (when installed on
1-inch
1-1|2-inch
2-inch
Larger than 2-inch (FMC
Cod plus
Service lnstâllation
rperty line and house) can be
fixtures, etc., as provided in
tap, s€n ice line, corp stop,
F507(aX3)
t t'No. 101
No.201
No.301
No.401
-'No.501
SEE FMC
489
415
330.00
455.00
530.00
1O0o/o
4178.00
2,363.00
2,4æ.00
100%
160.00.(l
-0-{-{-{-
56.00
484
438
Service to
reduced
¡¡sgpcÆ UBC.
curb
P¡ge'15
GITY OF FRESNO
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT' :
For parcels in ths UGM area, TGM charges are deposited in separate UGM-
TGM cùarye seruica ar€ accounts.
Aggregate gross area:
Lcss than 5 acres
Net ære ol fraction
Mlnlmum charge
5 acres or morc
Gross acre or fraction
Transmission Gdd Maln Bond Debt Seruice Charge
per FMC Section 6{07(a)(8}
Less than 5 acres
Nct acre orfrac{ion
Minimum charge
5 acres or more
Gross acre orfraction
UGM Water Supply Fee
Singl+Wcll Supply Areas (per gross
No.11A
No. 86
No.90
No.91
No. 102
No.107
No.113
243.00
172.00
417
No.132
No.
Areas (per unit")
No.101-S
t t (northeast) No. 101-5
(rrcrthwest) No. 201-3
(west) No. 301-5
(southwest) No.401-5
"'(southeasl) No. 501-5
Alf lee¡ eflectlve O7,O1l'13 unles¡ otherulse notcd
MFS Amcndnent t514 (Augwt 2013) p/5/20rß:{8 PMI
67E.00
3212.00
609.00
s11.00
609.00
609.00
385.00
356.00
356.00
¡108.00
379.00
557.00
563.00
505.00
567.00
456.00
407.00
508.00
371.00
1,738.00
43E
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CITY OF FRESNO
N'ASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Well Hcad Treatmcnt Feo - Arca (per unit-)
1'l.lo. 101t Î'No.101
No.201
No.301
No. ¿101
*No.501
1990 Bond O.bt Seil¡co Fee - Ar¡a (pcr unitftlI No.101t t No.101
No.201
No,301
No.401*No. 501
438
' Servics Area No. 101 r,ras established by fhe
1995 in aæordace with the provisions of
remain in efiecl br dwelopnent in the
" Unit as defined in FMC e'So1(kk)
"' 5O1 Emergency Measur€, Resolutiont For subdivision maps deemedt t For subdivision maps
size (per
All fee¡ effectlvc O7tO1r13 unlc¡¡ otlrerwis¡ noted
MFS Amendment llSl¡l (Augurt 2013) [E/5rz0i*t:¡t8 pMl
Dlrector on March 19,
provisions of Resolution No. 9G18
Plen Areâ.
ce No,
Paß (
10,1997
June 10, 1997
for pñvate
constructed to tranvnission grid
diameter
ârea maximum (except as provided in FMC È508(d)
surfacing credit for TGM in$allations (per linear foot):
asphalt concrete Sreets
ln existing non-asphalt concrete streets
,'-'..'', .. .:'i'.: :: :l.r'
-.., ','.:.:
"¡,.,9Jú$:i'1'',.r
i, ..
See FMC &508(c)
10.00
14.50
31.00
41.00
10,000.00
10,000 or construclion
costs, whichever is less
6.00 orcomtruclim
cost, whichwer ¡s lgss
-ù
i0.00
Water main
Prge 17
August 16, æ13 RECEI\IED oouncllAdoptlon: 8l$/q
MayorApproral:ro: ìjtAyoR AsHLEy.sfvEABEmü,ft 6 26 lill$ otr l?vî,vlår*u
FROM: WONNE SPENCE;'c
Ciry Cþrk
SUBJECT: TRANSMFTAL OF CO
At the Council meeting ol Sl'15112013, Counciladopted the attached R
entitled 5l4h amcndmcntto tho llarter Fee Sch¡dule Resolut¡on
fuea in tho Public Utllltics W¡tcr Fec Scction,ltem No. 5:ül
Ayes
Noes
Absont
Abstain
Nocs
Absent
Abstain
Baines, Brand, Brandau, Caprioglio,
Olivier, Quintero
None
None
Please indicatc elther your formal approval or vet gmpletinqle following sec{ions and
executing and dating your action. PlEase file the co with the ClerKs ofüce on
or before August 26,2013. ln computing the ten day p l[uired by Gharter, the first day
ss the 10h day is a Saturday,has been excluded and the tenth day has
Sunday, or holiday, in which case it has Failure to file this memo with
approval of the ordinance,the Clerkþ office within the required time
resolution or action, and it shall the Mayo/s sigæd approval.
Thank you.
trt*r.r+ir*r¡*l
VETOED fOr (Writbn objections are required by Charter; attach
additional
APPROVED/NO
BILL NO.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FRESNO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING INITIATIVE MEASURE
REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS. 2013-143 AND 2013-144
ON THE FOUR YEAR WATER RATE PLAN
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. REPEAL WATER RATE INCREASES. The Ordinance entitled "lnitiative
Measure to be Submitted Directly to the Voters" which is attached as Exhibit A, is
adopted.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective and in full force and effect at 12:01
a.m. on the thirty-first day after its final passage. The current rates will remain in effect,
until this ordinance takes effect and applied prospectively.
Hl
Iil
ul
Date Adopted:
Date Approved
Effective Date:
City Attorney Approval :
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Ordinance No.
******+*******
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF FRESNO
CITY OF FRESNO
l, WONNE SPENCE, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing
ordinance was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held
on the day of 2014.
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT :
ABSTAIN :
Mayor Approval:
SS.
Mayor Approval/No Return :
2014
2014
2014
2014
Mayor Veto:
Council Override Vote:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
BY:
Tei Yukimoto [Date]
Assistant City Attorney
TY:elb [65300e1b/tyl Otd. 07 231 4
WONNE SPENCE, CMC
City Clerk
BY:
Deputy
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