City Council Regular Meeting Agenda

Mayor Laura North City of Kingsburg Mayor Pro Tem Vince Palomar Council Member Michelle Roman 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631-1908 Council Member Jewel Hurtado Phone (559)897-5821 Fax (559)897-5568 Council Member Brandon Pursell, Jr. City Manager Alexander J. Henderson

AGENDA KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631 (559) 897-5821 www.cityofkingsburg-ca.gov

PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM THE COUNCIL CHAMBER WILL BE OPEN AT 50% CAPACITY (including City Council Members and City Staff) TO THE PUBLIC. PUBLIC WILL ALSO HAVE THE OPTION TO CALL 1 (425) 436-6335 PASSCODE 5290024 TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS. WRITTEN COMMENTS CAN STILL BE SUBMITTED BY MAIL OR EMAIL TO APALSGAARD@CITYOFKINGSBURG- CA.GOV. THE CUT OFF FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS IS 05/18/2021 at 4:30pm. THEY WILL NOT BE READ OUT LOUD. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 6pm

Invocation to be given by Pastor Tim Boynton, of The Kingsburg Covenant Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Laura North. 6 P.M. REGULAR SESSION MEETING: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Public Comments: This is the time for any citizen to come forward and address the City Council on any issue within its jurisdiction that is not listed on the Agenda. A maximum of five (5) minutes is allowed for each speaker. 3. Approve Agenda: Action by the Council to approve the agenda or to make modifications. Items that can be added to the agenda is constrained by State law. 4. Presentations: 4.1 Council Proclamation of the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Kingsburg. Sponsor: Council Member Hurtado Possible Action(s): a. Presentation by Council Member Hurtado b. Council Discussion c. Action as Deemed Necessary Kingsburg City Council Agenda 05/19/2021

5. Consent Calendar: Items considered routine in nature are to be placed on the Consent Calendar. They will be considered as one item and voted upon in one vote unless individual consideration is requested. Each vote in favor of the Consent Calendar is considered and recorded as a separate affirmative vote in favor of each action listed. Approval of the Consent Calendar items include recitals reading ordinance(s) by titles(s) only and adoption of recommended action(s) contained in Staff Reports. 5.1 Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the May 5, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard. Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office

5.2 Check Register: Ratify/approve payment of bills listed on the check register for the period April 29, 2021 through May 12, 2021 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Grace Reyna. Sponsor: Finance Department

5.3 Adopt Resolution No. 2021-021- A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Kingsburg, County Of Fresno, State Of California Initiating Proceedings For The Annual Levy And Collection Of Assessments For The City Assessment District No. 93-01 For Fiscal Year 2021/22 Pursuant To The Landscaping And Lighting Act Of 1972, Part 2 Of Division 15 Of The Streets And Highways Code And As Provided By Article Xiii D Of The California Constitution; And Ordering The Preparation Of An Engineer’s Report In Connection Therewith- Staff Report prepared by Finance Director Alma Colado Sponsor: Finance Department

5.4 Adopt Resolution No. 2021-022- A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Kingsburg, County Of Fresno, State Of California Preliminarily Approving The Report Of The Engineer In Connection With The Annual Levy Of And Collection Of Assessments For The City Assessment District No. 93-01 For Fiscal Year 2021/22, Pursuant To The Landscaping And Lighting Act Of 1972, Part 2 Of Division 15 Of The Streets And Highways Code And As Provided By Article Xiii D Of The California Constitution- Staff Report prepared by Finance Director Alma Colado Sponsor: Finance Department

5.5 Adopt Resolution No. 2021-023- A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Kingsburg, County Of Fresno, State Of California Declaring Its Intention To Order The Annual Levy And Collection Of Assessment For The City Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 93-01 For Fiscal Year 2021/22 Pursuant To The Landscaping And Lighting Act Of 1972, Part 2 Of Division 15 Of The Streets And Highways Code And As provided By Article Xiii D Of The California Constitution, And Appointing A Time And Place For Hearing Protests- Staff Report prepared by Finance Director Alma Colado Sponsor: Finance Department

5.6 Approve Updated Community Development Director Job Description and Add Part Time Neighborhood Improvement Officer Job Description- Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Christina Windover. Sponsor: Administrative Services

Kingsburg City Council Agenda 05/19/2021

5.7 Kingsburg Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Awards: * Citizen of the Year Award – Adopt Resolution No. 2021-024 * Junior Citizen of the Year Award – Adopt Resolution No. 2021-025 * Elementary Educator of the Year Award – Adopt Resolution No. 2021-026 * Public Safety Officer of the Year Award – Adopt Resolution No. 2021-027 * Business of the Year Award – Adopt Resolution No. 2021-028 * Recycler of the Year Award– Adopt Resolution No. 2021-029 * Agriculture Business of the Year Award– Adopt Resolution No. 2021-030 *Note: Resolutions are not included in order to maintain anonymity until Awards are presented at the Chamber Dinner on May 27, 2021 and will be available to the public on May 28, 2021 Sponsor: Kingsburg Chamber of Commerce

6. Regular Calendar

6.1 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update- Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson. Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Possible Action(s): a. Presentation by City Manager Alexander Henderson b. Council Discussion c. Informational- No Action Necessary

6.2 1% Public Safety Sales Tax - Measure E Budget Discussion- Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson. Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Possible Action(s): a. Presentation by City Manager Alexander Henderson b. Council Discussion c. Informational- No Action Necessary

6.3 Crime Statistics Report for the Month of April 2021 and General Police Department Update- Crime Statistics Report prepared by Kingsburg Police Department Records Supervisor Corina Padilla. Sponsor: Police Department Possible Action(s): a. Presentation by Police Chief Neil Dadian b. Council Discussion c. Informational- No Action Necessary

7. Council Reports and Staff Communications 7.1 Community Services Commission 7.2 Public Safety Committee 7.3 Chamber of Commerce 7.4 Economic Development 7.5 Finance Committee 7.6 Planning Commission 7.7 South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA) 7.8 Downtown Business Improvement District Kingsburg City Council Agenda 05/19/2021

7.9 Council of Governments 7.10 Council Member Reports 7.11 City Manager’s Report -Reminder that the first June meeting will be on Tuesday, June 1st at 6pm. -KYBA invites council on June 7 @ 7pm for Hank Hash Field Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 8. Future Agenda Items: None

9. Adjourn Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall, in the City Clerk’s office, during normal business hours. In addition, such writings and documents may be posted on the City’s website at www.cityofkingsburg-ca.gov. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk (559) 897-6520. Notification 48 hours prior to a meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting [28 CFR 35 .102.35.104 ADA Title II].

I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing Agenda was posted at the front entrance of City Hall not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 14th day of May 2021.

______Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk Written Public Comment for Consideration for the 5/19/2021 Regular City Council Meeting. These comments are added to the record and will not be read out loud. Dear Board,

I am writing this letter to you all as a way to formally express my disappointment in this year’s Swedish Festival.

I would like to start off however by saying that I deeply respect you all and the work that you do to keep downtown Kingsburg thriving. You all devote your time and energy to making traditions in our town continue on and succeed.

However, this year’s Swedish Festival felt different. Beyond the traditions of the Maypole being lifted into the center of Draper Street and dancing around it to Swedish songs were some very unwelcoming vendors.

As I am sure some of you know, I am a proud Democrat who believes in hearing others voices and opinions. But let us all be honest with ourselves, the past two election cycles have been nothing less than arduous regardless of which candidate you voted for.

I personally felt extremely uncomfortable of the following vendors that were allowed to have a space at the Swedish Festival.

-Trump Merch Booth in front of Los Pepes -Turning America Booth in front of the Chamber -Let Us Pray for you Booth in front of WestAmerica Bank -Vet merchandise Booth in front of Jackson & Associates (Only because the vendor displayed a confederate flag, which has a long history of racism against Black individuals and also stood/stands against the freedom, basic human rights and liberty that The United States of America stands for)

Regardless of who you vote for, these vendors paint Kingsburg as a place that is not welcoming to others’ opinions, political beliefs, race, and religious beliefs.

Now as a solution I could recommend that as a board you all reach out to vendors who are more left leaning as a way to balance out so it doesn’t feel partial but let us all be honest with ourselves. This is a festival. The Swedish Festival. This is our town’s biggest event of the year and it brings in people from all over. These booths do nothing to enhance this as a Swedish-oriented event.

It starts at home. If we want America to thrive and us to be united in some semblance we need to avoid making political statements at community events such as this. I was so uncomfortable being at the festival and seeing what our community is becoming, a political statement. I yearn for the Swedish Festival and days, honestly where I could go and just have fun and not think about politics or religion or whatever can be divisive but rather see my fellow friends whom I grew up with in this beautiful town. So what I ask of you all is, can we be more mindful of keeping the politics and religion out of our chamber sponsored events and make sure that all who visit Kingsburg, feel included and welcomed?

Thank you all for your time and devotion to our city,

Chase Viramontes

Meeting Date: 05/19/2021 Agenda Item: 4.1

CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT

REPORT TO: Mayor North & City Council

REPORT FROM: Councilwoman Jewel Hurtado REVIEWED BY: AH

AGENDA ITEM: LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation

ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ___Resolution ____Motion ____Receive/File

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY LGBTQ+ Americans have made, and continue to make, great and lasting contributions that strengthen the fabric of American society. Here in the city of Kingsburg, we pride ourselves in being a town where all feel welcomed and a place that residents are proud to call home.

During LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we commemorate the Stonewall Uprising events of June 1969 and commit to achieve equal justice under the law for LGBTQ+ Americans. While the LGBTQ+ rights movement has made great progress, there is more work to be done. LGBTQ+ youth should feel safe and have the ability to attend school and learn without the fear of harassment, and LGBTQ+ families and seniors should be allowed to live their lives with dignity and respect.

This proclamation is one step that our great city can make towards showing support for our own LGBTQ+ residents and we can show our residents our acceptance by flying the rainbow flag at City Hall. One high quality rainbow flag will be donated by an anonymous resident of Kingsburg.

RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL 1. Councilwoman Hurtado recommends adopting the LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation and having the City fly one rainbow flag annually from June 1st-June 30th in front of City Hall.

POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S) 1. Council could choose not to adopt the proclamation or agree to fly the rainbow flag at City Hall for the month of June.

STRATEGIC GOAL(S) MET: 1. Improve Community Communication.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FISCAL IMPACT: 1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? No 2. Is it Currently Budgeted? No 3. If Budgeted, Which Line? N/A

PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW

On 5/5/2021 Council agreed to discuss this topic.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION See executive summary.

ATTACHED INFORMATION 1. LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation

2. LGBTQ+ Pride Month Presentation

Page 2 of 2 City of Kingsburg Proclamation Declaration of Kingsburg LGBTQ+ Pride Month WHEREAS, Kingsburg is a welcoming community and recognizes the importance of equality and freedom; and WHEREAS, the nation was founded upon and is guided by a set of principles that includes that every person has been created equal, that each has rights to their life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and that each shall be accorded the full recognition and protection of law; and WHEREAS, June has been recognized as a time to honor and reflect on the history and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community and the 1969 Stonewall Uprising that served as the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ civil rights movement; and WHEREAS, the right for same-sex couples to marry was not legalized until June 26, 2015 when the US Supreme Court struck down all state bans on same-sex marriage; followed by same-sex couples winning the right to adopt children on June 26, 2017 and WHEREAS, qualified, gay men and women were prohibited from serving in the US military, and later discriminated against with policies such as, “Don’t Ask Tell” and WHEREAS, the long and ongoing struggle of transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and other sexual minorities for basic civil and human rights continues to provide inspiration to all; and WHEREAS, June has become designated “Pride Month” and is a symbolic month in which Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer-identifying people and supporters come together in various celebrations of Pride; and WHEREAS, June 2021 marks the 51st anniversary of annual LGBTQ+ Pride traditions; and WHEREAS, the City of Kingsburg’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) community are a vital part of all fields and professions and contribute to a stronger community; and WHEREAS, the City of Kingsburg is dedicated to fostering acceptance of all its residents and preventing discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression; and WHEREAS, Kingsburg is strengthened by and thrives upon the rich diversity of ethnic, cultural, racial, gender and sexual identities of its residents; all of which contribute to the vibrant character of our City; and WHEREAS, it is imperative that young people and the community at large, irrespective of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, feel valued, safe, empowered, and supported by their peers and community leaders. NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Kingsburg, hereby proclaim and recognize the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month in the City of Kingsburg. We further recognize Pride month by flying the rainbow flag at City Hall during the month of June annually. We urge residents to recognize the contributions made by members of the LGBTQ+ community and to actively promote the principles of equality and liberty. Dated this 19th day of May 2021.

______Mayor Laura North

Pride Month

Proclamation Presentation

Presentation by Councilwoman Hurtado Why Should We Recognize Pride Month?

LGBTQ+ Americans have made, and continue to make, great and lasting contributions that strengthen the fabric of American society. Here in the City of Kingsburg, we pride ourselves in being a town where all feel welcomed and a place that residents are proud to call home. This proclamation is one step that our great city can make towards showing support for our own LGBTQ+ residents. The Gay Rights movement in the United States has seen huge progress in the last century, and especially the last two decades. Laws prohibiting homosexual activity have been struck down; lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals are now allowed to serve openly in the military (transgender individuals were allowed to serve openly from 2016 until March 2018, when a new ban was put in place). And same-sex couples can now legally get married and adopt children in all 50 states. But it has been a long and bumpy road for gay rights proponents, who are still advocating for employment, housing and transgender rights. Patrons of the Stonewall Inn on the night of the 1969 riots. Source: Getty Images Brief LGBTQ+ History Timeline

Stonewall Riots Right to Marry Bostock v Clayton In response to an unprovoked police The Court voted 5-4 that the County raid of a gay bar, 400 people gay, fundamental right to marry lesbian, bisexual, transgender and is guaranteed to same-sex A landmark Supreme straight people protested their couples by both the Due Court case that protects treatment and pushed the police Process Clause and the employees from away from the area. The Stonewall Equal Protection Clause of distrimination because Riots became a pivotal, deﬁning the Fourteenth Amendment they are gay or moment for gay rights. of the U.S. Constitution. transgender

1966 1969 1981 2015 2017 2020

Compton’s Cafeteria Riot AIDS Epidemic Right to Adopt Transgender and drag queens The U.S. Center for Disease Control The Supreme Court reversed an in San Francisco reacted to reported the first cases of a rare lung Arkansas Supreme Court ruling and disease, which would be named AIDS ongoing harassment by the ordered all states to treat same-sex (Acquired Immune Deficiency police force. After several days, couples equally to opposite-sex couples Syndrome) the following year. There the protests stopped. in the issuance of birth certificates. were a total of 583, 298 U.S. men These court rulings have made women and children who would die adoption by same-sex couples legal in from AIDS through 2007. all 50 states.

The Trevor Project’s 2020 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health is our second annual release of new insights into the unique challenges that LGBTQ+ youth face every day.

40% of LGBTQ 48% of LGBTQ youth reported 10% of LGBTQ youth respondents seriously engaging in self-harm in the past reported undergoing considered attempting twelve months, including over 60% conversion therapy, with suicide in the past twelve of transgender and nonbinary youth. 78% reporting it occurred months, with more than half of transgender and 46% of LGBTQ youth report they when they were under age 18. nonbinary youth having wanted psychological or emotional seriously considered counseling from a mental health 29% of LGBTQ youth have suicide. professional but were unable to experienced homelessness,

receive it in the past 12 months. been kicked out, or run away. 61% of transgender and nonbinary youth reported 1 in 3 LGBTQ youth reported 86% of LGBTQ youth said that being prevented or that they had been physically recent politics have negatively discouraged from using a threatened or harmed in impacted their well-being. bathroom that corresponds their lifetime due to their with their gender identity. LGBTQ identity. Why ﬂy a Rainbow ﬂag?

The rainbow flag was created in 1978 by artist, designer, Vietnam War veteran and then-drag performer, Gilbert Baker. He was commissioned to create a flag by another gay icon, politician Harvey Milk, for San Francisco’s annual pride parade. Baker died on March 31, 2017, at the age of 65, just two years after the legalization of same-sex marriage throughout the U.S. His legacy lives on in the six-colored flag that flies proudly every Gay Pride month, recognizing the lives, and loves, of LGBTQ+ people worldwide.

The different colors within the flag were meant to represent togetherness, since LGBTQ+ people come Life in all races, ages and genders, and rainbows are Healing both natural and beautiful. The original flag featured eight colors, but now just includes six Sunlight each having a different meaning. At the top is red Nature for life, orange for healing, yellow signifying Serenity sunlight, green for nature, blue for serenity, and Spirit finally violet at the bottom for spirit. Central Valley Cities That Have Recognized Pride Month

Fresno Delano The City of Fresno recognizes Pride The City of Delano declared Month & Transgender Day of Visibility. June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month Population 525,010 in 2020. Population 52, 886 Porterville Merced The City of Porterville declared The City of Merced declared June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month 2013. Population 59,697 in 2020. Population 82,662 Selma Visalia Recently voted to recognize Pride Month. Population 132,104 Population 24,675 What this means to Kingsburg LGBTQ+ residents & allies

“Some will argue that Kingsburg “As someone who spent my entire childhood welcomes all, and if someone feels in Kingsburg, having a Pride within Kingsburg “By officially recognizing unwelcome, then “that’s on them.” We would mean so much both for the growth of the month of June as Pride are good at victim blaming and terrible our town, and also the growth and support of Month, Kingsburg affirms it at looking at the reality – especially our town's people. Growing up as a member commitment to stand for the when it puts us on the stand. For those within the LGBT Community in Kingsburg was who would say, “well, I haven’t seen any not easy, but I believe that this Pride within whole community - prejudice in Kingsburg against the our town will show our children and adults including its often LGBTQ+,” I answer with, “I have.” that there is hope and we can be our true marginalized members. It selves within our town.” sends the message that our LGBTQ+ citizens are equally “Growing up gay in Kingsburg, I was bullied and ostracized throughout my entire upbringing. valued and considered by the People would make fun me for the way that I walked, the music I listened to, the kids I hung out City of Kingsburg.” with, the clothes that I wore, and just about every other typical gay stereotype that you can imagine. Even as a high schooler and an adult, I have had slurs and insults shouted at me by strangers in passing cars (“Fu**ing Fa***t!” & “F*** you, Queer!”) while walking around our town a regular basis. There are a great number of LGBTQ+ citizens in our town; there -Just a couple quotes from Kingsburg residents who sent in always have been and there always will be. By recognizing Pride Month, Kingsburg can take a letters of support. step in the right direction to help mend its relationship with its queer residents.

Thank You! Sources

● https://www.history.com/news/how-did-the-rainbo w-flag-become-an-lgbt-symbol ● https://www.history.com/news/how-did-the-rainbo w-flag-become-an-lgbt-symbol ● LGBT employment discrimination in the United States ● LGBT employment discrimination in the United States ● Bostock v. Clayton County ● https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2020/?sec tion=Introduction ● https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/history-o f-gay-rights ● Written Public Comment for Consideration for the 5/19/2021 Regular City Council Meeting. These comments are added to the record and will not be read out loud. From: ABBY RIVERA To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Support Letter Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 9:26:56 AM

Dear Honorable Mayor North and Council members,

I am writing to you today in support of Council member Hurtado’s proposal to recognize June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month here in the City of Kingsburg. I have lived in this town for the past 25 years, worked at the local library in our community, and grown to love our town’s sweet charm.

I support anyone’s right to live freely, and to be recognized for the heartbreaking hardships these individuals have endured in our community and beyond. It is my humble opinion that this will not divide us, but will make us stronger by recognizing the role of this integral part of our community. While I may not be gay myself, I love and respect people who are. That is sufficient for me to send in this letter of my support today. I have witnessed the hardships, and pain endured by both young and old through my line of work. If this small step will help them feel loved and included then I stand in solidarity with them.

Proclamations like this are a way cities across California have shown inclusion of all residents in its city and celebrate the progress made toward equality for all. Thank you for your time and I strongly urge you to vote in support.

Respectfully,

Obdulia F. Rivera Resident

If my address is needed please let me know, but I would rather not have that out in the public.

Please attach this letter of my support as public comment. Thank you! From: Jason Hamada To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Support, Public Comment Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 8:53:56 AM

I grew up and still live in Kingsburg and I've seen the community thrive. I've also seen the community disappoint me. I felt isolated growing up in this community whether it be for my religion or my ethnicity. However, I found my place among fellow members of the LGBTQ+ community at places like Kingsburg High School. I finally found myself enjoying life and enjoying school! I had finally found a support group that didn't make me feel like I had to act out or compete all the time. I was able to be open with who I was and I would not be alive today if it weren't for people coming out and expressing themselves for who they are. I know there are kids out there in Kingsburg who walk through town afraid that someone will call them a name or physically harass them for being part of the LGBTQ+ community. I know there are kids who fear walking around school because they don't want to be bullied by someone for being who they are. I also know there are a number of young adults who move away from Kingsburg because they fear harassment or they understand the level of prejudice living in this town. I know Kingsburg can do better and I know this town is full of love. Acknowledging June as Pride Month isn't about forcing anybody to change their views or about idolizing those who identify as LGBTQ+. Pride Month is about showing everybody that it's okay to be different. In many ways it's about saving those who have yet to accept who they are. Members of the LGBTQ+ community are more likely to die by suicide than other young adults. A large part of that comes from feeling isolated within their community or isolated within their families. With June acting as Pride Month it not only shows them that they are not alone, but they are a valuable part of this community. I hope that everyone on the city council votes to recognize June as Pride Month. I want Kingsburg to reflect its citizens and to acknowledge the diversity living within its borders. Please vote with Councilmember Jewel Hurtado to recognize June as Pride Month. I'm not only asking for myself, but for every kid who has yet to accept who they are and for every kid who feels alone.

-Resident From: India Sigle To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Support, Public Comment Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 8:54:26 AM

City of Kingsburg,

As a life-long resident of Kingsburg, I have found so much pride in our town and what it stands for. I believe that officially recognizing June as Pride Month is another step in the right direction for Kingsburg. This is a very simple decision to support all members of our Kingsburg family and I urge that you support the measure brought by Council Member Hurtado. I have many friends that are part of the LGBTQ+ community and I am an ally which is the main reason I am writing to you.

This is a common practice in many cities across the country to recognize members of our LGBTQ+ community- a proclamation that will show a commitment to mutual respect and equality for all of its citizens.

Communities that support diversity and inclusion efforts help reduce rates of hate crimes and youth suicides. Proclaiming this month and flying the rainbow flag would say Kingsburg cares about their citizens, and that there is no place for bullying or hate in our city.

Thank you for your time and I strongly urge you to support this proposal brought forward by Council Member Hurtado.

Sincerely,

India Sigle Resident May 11th, 2021

To: Mayor Laura North Councilman Brandon Purcell Councilman Vince Palomar

I am writing in regards to the proposal made by Jewel Hurtado that the City Council recognize and proclaim the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the city of Kingsburg. I am urging you to vote against this proposal. While I agree we all must try to live in harmony with those who are from different cultures, religions, and who choose different sexual orientations, it is my belief that the proposal made by Miss Hurtado only serves to create more division, by singling out a particular community of people and giving special recognition for a month. Our focus should be on the fact that we are Americans, Californians, and citizens of Kingsburg. The LGBTQ+ is a personal choice about who you choose to be with and doesn’t warrant an entire month of recognition. The more these personal agendas are forced onto people who do not believe the same way the more division that will occur in our community. Can we as a small town really afford that kind of division? What is the cost in establishing a month of recognition for the LGBTQ+ community? Banners? Signs? Special event? Where does it end? If anything our community should be giving more recognition to the heritage of Kingsburg, I find it very disconcerting that Miss Hurtado has decided to push her personal lifestyle onto the city council for a vote and onto the citizens of Kingsburg. As a city council member, Miss Hurtado was elected to represent her whole district, not just parts of it. While she may find support for this amongst the like-minded people in her district, there are others who disagree and find this suggestion from her to be just one more act to cancel any ones religious and political beliefs that don’t align with the extreme left of which she has publicly supported. Does Miss Hurtado identify as a citizen of Kingsburg or only a member of LGBTQ+? If it is the latter, then her goals as a council member will be limited to only what benefits the LGBTQ+ community and not the district she is supposed to represent. There are a multitude of remembrances for the Month of June. Will those be given equal consideration to recognize in our town?

Please, decline this divisive suggestion from Miss Hurtado and turn the city councils energy on managing the business of our city. If you choose to move forward with this, then I would hope that any costs involved would NOT be funded by the city, i.e. our tax dollars, and that the LGBTQ+ community would have to fund their own event, banners, signs, on their own dime.

Respectfully submitted,

Deborah DeLong

From: Sirina Resendez To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Public comment letter for City Council meeting on 5/19/2021 Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 2:52:49 PM

(Please submit me the following as public comment:)

Dear Kingsburg City Council,

I'm writing to you today to show my support that our City Council votes to recognize June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. This is a common practice in many cities throughout the country to recognize members of our LGBTQ+ community- a proclamation that will show a commitment to mutual respect and equity for all of its citizens. It is your DUTY & RESPONSIBILITY to fairly represent ALL members of the community. And though this city is rooted in religious Christian & Catholic beliefs, it should not dictate the exclusion of people who are of different faith and/or beliefs. All people in Kingsburg should feel safe in self-expression and identity, but unfortunately that is not the case as you can see that many of the churches in the community are trying to recall this Pride Plan. I hope you will make a stand for the oppressed members of this town. Be a fair voice!!! Kingsburg can support our LGBTQ+ community’s right to live without fear and show that our city is inclusive to all its citizens. The message this measure sends to LGBTQ+ residents is that they are seen, accepted, and part of the Kingsburg community. Communities that support diversity and inclusion efforts help reduce rates of hate crimes and youth suicides. Proclaiming this month and flying the rainbow flag would say Kingsburg cares about these citizens, and that there is no place for bullying or hate in our city. Thank you for your time and I strongly urge you to support this proposal brought forward by Councilmember Hurtado.

Peace, Inclusion, Love!

Sincerely, Kingsburg Resident -- Sirina Resendez From: Lance Jackson To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Letter for inclusion at the City Council Meeting of 19 May 2021 Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021 5:43:27 PM

Please include the following for the record of the Kingsburg City Council meeting for 19 May 2021

City Council members,

I understand the city council is to be taking a vote on a proclamation introduced on May 5th, 2021 under agenda item 8.1.:Council Recognition and Proclamation of the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City

of Kingsburg.

As the city council may or may not be aware, June is the month for a number of remembrances and recognitions:

National Give a Bunch of Balloons Month

National DJ Month

African-American Music Appreciation Month

National Zoo and Aquarium Month

LGBTQIA Pride Month

Men’s Health Month

National Accordion Awareness Month

National Adopt a Cat Month

National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month

National Candy Month National Camping Month

National Caribbean American Month

National Country Cooking Month

National Dairy Month

National Great Outdoors Month

National Homeownership Month

National Iced Tea Month

National Papaya Month

National Pollinators Month

National PTSD Awareness Month

National Safety Month

National Soul Food Month

Rose Month

With that in mind, I believe the city should either amend the proclamation to include all of the above items of interest to our community, or decline to get involved at all in this frivolity, and move forward with managing the business of our community.

Sincerely,

Lance Jackson

Kingsburg, CA From: Brianna Linder To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Support, Public Comment Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 11:10:54 AM

Dear City Council,

I write to you today to show my support in Council Member Jewel Hurtado's proposal for the city of Kingsburg to acknowledge June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. I am personally a part of this community; I came out to my family when I was a sophomore in high school (about 4 years ago). I am very fortunate to have a loving and supporting family, but I know that this is not the case for everyone. I believe that the city's support and acknowledgment will help others feel more safe, and less alienated. I have seen many kids be harassed due to how they identify themselves, and have experienced this myself. I hope that we can begin solving this problem, and the city's support during Pride Month will hopefully do so.

I'm writing to you today to show my support that our city council votes to recognize June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. This is a common practice in many cities throughout the country to recognize members of our LGBTQ+ community- a proclamation that will show a commitment to mutual respect and equity for all its citizens.

Kingsburg can support our LGBTQ+ community's right to live without fear and show that our city is inclusive to all its citizens.The message this measure sends to LGBTQ+ residents is that they are seen, accepted, and part of the Kingsburg community. Communities that support diversity and inclusion efforts help reduce rates of hate crimes and youth suicides. Proclaiming this month and flying the rainbow flag would say Kingsburg cares about these citizens, and that there is no place for bullying or hate in this city.

Thank you for your time and I strongly urge you to support this proposal brought forward by Council Member Hurtado.

Best, Brianna Linder, Resident From: Alyssa Santivanez To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Support, Public Comment Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 10:17:39 AM

Dear City Council Member,

Hello! I am a 2018 Graduate of Kingsburg High School and I am sending this email in support of having Kingsburg Pride. As someone who spent my entire childhood in Kingsburg, having a Pride within Kingsburg would mean so much both for the growth of our town, and also the growth and support of our town's people. Growing up as a member within the LGBT Community in Kingsburg was not easy, but I believe that this Pride within our town will show our children and adults that there is hope and we can be our true selves within our town. I would like to let you know that there are many adults and young people who would benefit and are waiting for Pride within our community. We are not only depending on you, but looking up to you for support. Thank you for listening and I hope to see this town change for the better and allow all of our town to be accepted and safe.

Best,

A Kingsburg Resident 14 May 2021 Mayor North, Kingsburg City Council,

Bottom Line Up Front:

A formal declaration of the month of June as “Pride Month” in Kingsburg would affirm the city’s commitment to stand with its whole community – including its disenfranchised members It sends a loud and unambiguous message that the LGBTQ+ members of our community are valued and considered. It is a strong message of unity in an area wrestling with progressive ideas of equity and the vocalization of valid complaints from traditionally disenfranchised groups. Likewise, Pride Month in Kingsburg sends a unified message that traditionally accepted and encouraged acts of aggression, segregation, and exclusion are not values upon which Kingsburg stands in the year 2021.

My name is Michael Brewer. I am a constituent of District 2 under Mayor Laura North. Some of you may already be familiar with me through the local "Kingsburg Neighborhood News" Facebook group run by city icon Crystal Ingrao. My contributions to the group are often lighthearted and adorned with poor attempts at humor. Other times my posts have been a little more contentious - critical commentary on perceived relationships between members of our wonderful city and issues surrounding race, gender, equity, and classism.

I served in the United States Navy from February 2004 until medically retired in March 2019. Just over fifteen proud years of service. Now, through the assistance of the Office of Veterans Affairs, I am completing a degree program to earn a Bachelor's in English and complete the California Teacher Credentialing requirements in order to become a high school educator. I include this information so that I might be forthcoming about my long term goals. I am a child of the Central Valley and I chose to return to the Central Valley to give back to my community.

I am writing to you in regard to the agenda item up for the Council's consideration on May 19, 2021: Kingsburg's declaration of the month of June as Pride Month.

Crystal Ingrao posed the question to the community page to get a feel for the town's thoughts. Her post received over 300 replies from approximately 44 unique users. The community page boasts a proud 3.7K members. If every member of the page was a citizen of Kingsburg, we could estimate the page to represent approximately 30.8% of the town's population. However, this number is not completely accurate as there are members who live outside the city limits. The 44 unique members who responded to Mrs. Ingrao's post represent approximately 1.2% of the community page's membership and approximately 0.367% of the city of Kingsburg’s population. These numbers are important to put into context the representation of the city who have actually voiced their opinion one way or another on the matter of Pride Month within Kingsburg's unofficial (yet semi-official) online community presence.

The opinions ran the range from ‘for,’ ‘against,’ and what arguably can be reduced to "this is stupid, why?" Many of the comments against declaring June as "Pride Month," as well as those who leaned "against" but followed on with questions we can categorize as "whataboutisms" (i.e. what about heart disease, what about straight month, what about craft brewing, etc.), tend to argue that Kingsburg is welcoming to everyone and special recognition is not needed. Some argued the matter was just a "political" ploy to stir up trouble. Others argued that a declaration of "Pride Month" would just cause "more division" in a city that according to some of these same individuals "welcomes everyone." Many of these opinions seem to come from insular and isolated individuals holding on to idealistic and romantic ideas of Kingsburg (and the country at large) in a Norman Rockwell meets Thomas Kincaid framework. Many of these same voices have spoken out against modern civil rights movements which demand an end to the generations old problems of bigotry and exclusion. Most of these individuals are good people, doing the best they can, and desire to assume the best about society in spite of scientific, historic, and statistical data which argues the converse. Cognitive dissonance motivates denial and hinders progress.

If it is easier to simply bow to cognitive dissonance, support denial, etc., then why trouble the waters? Because idealism and reality often do not match and the disenfranchised suffer as a result.

I confess my own bias upfront. I was raised in a religious home around very bigoted people. I was indirectly and directly instructed to hate the LGBTQ+ community. They were an 'enemy' of family values, the sanctity of marriage, predators, perverts, and a number of other things not appropriate for this piece of writing. By God’s grace, those teachings never stuck as I found myself surrounded by friends who were gay, lesbian, bisexual, uncertain, questioning, or queer. Beautiful, imaginative, loving, self-discovering human beings hindered by politically and religiously motivated oppression.

A formal declaration of the month of June as “Pride Month” in Kingsburg would affirm the city’s commitment to stand with its whole community – including its disenfranchised members It sends a loud and unambiguous message that the LGBTQ+ members of our community are valued and considered. It is a strong message of unity in an area wrestling with progressive ideas of equity and the vocalization of valid complaints from traditionally marginalized groups. Likewise, Pride Month in Kingsburg sends a unified message that traditionally accepted and encouraged acts of aggression, segregation, and exclusion are not values upon which Kingsburg stands in the year 2021.

In absence of traditionally conservative and religious arguments, some opponents to Kingsburg declaring June 2021 as Pride Month will argue from a point of “whataboutism.” These arguments tend to skirt the issue, rely on slippery slopes, ignore data, grasp at shaky reasonings, etc., but I pose this response to all the “whataboutism” the council will hear over the next week: which of these potential future issues have been subject to legal and social oppression? How many of these things have been outlawed, faced social persecution, or forced into silence?

I ask this because the LGBTQ+ community has faced legal, religious, and social persecution. While legal doors are opening, such as same-sex marriage become legal in America less than ten years ago, social and religious persecution still persists. Even in Kingsburg. Some will argue that Kingsburg welcomes all, and if someone feels unwelcome, then “that’s on them.” We are good at victim blaming and terrible at looking at the reality – especially when it puts us on the stand. For those who would say, “well, I haven’t seen any prejudice in Kingsburg against the LGBTQ+,” I answer with, “I have.”

I have seen and addressed anti-LGBTQ+ behavior locally. I have heard firsthand experiences of anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment in our town. These anecdotes become minimized or dismissed by those who argue the issue “doesn’t exist.” I don’t think we get to dismiss these complaints so that our “everything is fine” narrative may stand, and then argue a commitment to what is true. At the very least, a number of people feel uncomfortable because of perceived negative attitudes towards who they are as fellow human beings, and maybe we owe them the reassurance that we care, and that we have their backs as fellow citizens of Kingsburg.

Please vote in support of Kingsburg Pride Month, June 2021.

Very Respectfully,

Michael W. Brewer Jr. RP1(SW), USN, Ret. Kingsburg, CA 93631 From: Benjamin Nicholas To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Month Public Support Letter Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 10:12:59 AM

Dear Honorable Mayor North and Council Members

My name is Benjamin Nicholas, I was born and raised in Kingsburg, and I am queer. I am reaching out to you because of how incredibly excited I am about the vote that will be taking place at the City Council meeting next week for Kingsburg to recognize Pride Month. The reason that I am so excited about this item is because I believe that it has the potential to do an incredible amount of good for our community.

Growing up gay in Kingsburg, I was bullied and ostracized throughout my entire upbringing. People would make fun of me for the way that I walked, the music I listened to, the kids I hung out with, the clothes that I wore, and just about every other typical gay stereotype that you can imagine. Even as a high schooler and an adult, I have had slurs and insults shouted at me by strangers in passing cars while walking around our town on a regular basis. Thankfully I developed a thick skin quickly, but many of my LGBTQ+ peers were not able to shake these things off so easily and I have watched them spend years trying to process the affects of growing up in such a difficult environment.

I never brought these bullying issues up with any school administrators, church leaders, or other authority figures growing up because so many of them had made it clear to me either directly or indirectly that they did not think favorably of people who are LGBTQ+ and that they would not have my back. Because of this, from a very young age, I got the impression that my community did not care about the issues that I faced as a queer person and that these struggles were mine to bear alone.

The sad truth about growing up LGBTQ+, especially in a place like Kingsburg, is that it is such a profoundly lonely experience. We are told often that we don’t belong here and that we need to change ourselves to be respected and seen as worthy by the people around us.

Next week, you have an opportunity to help change this for the LGBTQ+ members of our community.

There are a great number of LGBTQ+ citizens in our town; there always have been and there always will be. By recognizing Pride Month, Kingsburg can take a step in the right direction to help mend its relationship with its queer residents. By voting yes to this proposal, YOU can help our town show that its citizens are ALL loved, regardless of what they wear, what they identify as, or who they love themselves.

I sincerely hope that these values are as important to you as they are to me and I look forward to hearing your vote.

Sincerely,

Benjamin Nicholas I would like this to be submitted as public comment. From: Nancy Thompson To: Laura North Cc: Abigail Palsgaard; Todd Thompson Subject: City Council meeting May 19 Date: Saturday, May 15, 2021 10:03:25 AM

Dear Mayor and Abigail:

Todd and I, as business owners and residents in kingsburg urge you to postpone the vote on June being LGBTQ month, until more information is gathered. Please consider postponing for a future vote.

And

Mayor North, I understand the city council is to be taking a vote on a proclamation introduced on May 5th, 2021 under agenda item 8.1. Council Recognition and Proclamation of the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Kingsburg. As the city council may or may not be aware, June is the month for a number of remembrances and recognitions: National Give a Bunch of Balloons Month National DJ Month African-American Music Appreciation Month National Zoo and Aquarium Month LGBTQIA Pride Month Men’s Health Month National Accordion Awareness Month National Adopt a Cat Month National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month National Candy Month National Camping Month National Caribbean American Month National Country Cooking Month National Dairy Month National Great Outdoors Month National Homeownership Month National Iced Tea Month National Papaya Month National Pollinators Month National PTSD Awareness Month National Safety Month National Soul Food Month Rose Month With that in mind, I believe the city should either amend the proclamation to include all of the above items of interest to our community, or decline to get involved at all and move forward with managing the business of our community. Sincerely,

Nancy Berberian Thompson [email protected] 559-643-7979 Lic#01759720 Sent from my iPhone

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As posted on the May 19 City Council agenda, you will considering a well-organized and precisely worded resolution to “[fly] the rainbow flag at City Hall during the month of June annually.“

To be clear, I really don’t care who someone sleeps with or what gender identity they prefer. I do care about the slippery slope of “Wokedom” some of the Council members seem eager to embark upon. If an individual Council member wants to fly a Rainbow flag in front of their home, go for it. But only two flags should ever fly over City Hall; The Stars & Stripes and the California State Flag. As elected Council men and women, it is not your job to be social warriors. If that is your passion, do it on your own time and property.

The resolution under consideration is worded in such a way as to mandate flying the Rainbow flag every year, regardless of Council makeup, unless a new resolution is passed to end the obligation. Thus it runs indefinitely. The long term implications should not be taken lightly by any Council member. Picking and choosing which political or social issue the city government officially endorses is risky business. If a Rainbow flag is to be flown for a month, why not a “Straight Pride” too?

I don’t recall a single board member introducing a resolution recognizing April 24th as the Armenian Genocide Day of Remembrance to commemorate the 1.5 million victims of the Armenian Genocide. Armenian families right here in the Kingsburg area still anguish over the fact that family members were starved to death and brutally murdered by the Ottoman Turks in 1915-1918. Many escaped to America and settled in the Fresno-Kingsburg area, knowing they would never see their families again. Even here they were looked down upon, called names and suffered discrimination. There was no banner hung from city property or flag poles on April 24, 2021. Did they not endure significant political, social and cultural oppression? Are their descendants not part of the Kingsburg community too?

What about MIA/POW support and recognition? More than 81,700 Americans remain missing from WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and the Gulf Wars. Will City Hall be flying a MIA/POW flag on the third Friday of September ad infinitum?

Proponents of this resolution have prepared a professional looking presentation, organized a writing campaign where others regurgitate the same phrases and claims. Obviously they have been planning this campaign for months; no doubt with the aid of allies outside the city. Thus the letters attached to the agenda appear to be overwhelmingly in favor. However, little notice has been afforded those in opposition. Still a very vocal opposition has been expressed on social media via the Kingsburg Neighborhood News page on Facebook. I suggest each council member review those comments as well.

I realize some council members may be afraid of being “cancelled”, much like the recent campaign against a local business owner over a comment taken out of context. Don’t let fear of the woke mob force you to vote in favor of this resolution. I also urge you not to be lemmings that follow the crowd. Regardless of actions taken by Selma, Fowler or Fresno, you represent citizens of Kingsburg.

Respectfully,

Mike Dunn From: Douglas Varner To: Abigail Palsgaard Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 2:47:56 PM

Dear Mayor/Vice Mayor/Councilmember,

I'm writing to you today to show my support that our City Council votes to recognize June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

This is a common practice in many cities throughout the country to recognize members of our LGBTQ+ community- a proclamation that will show a commitment to mutual respect and equity for all of its citizens.

Proclaiming this month and flying the rainbow flag would say Kingsburg cares about these citizens, and that there is no place for bullying or hate in our city.

Thank you for your time and I strongly urge you to support this proposal brought forward by Council member Hurtado.

Douglas Varner

District 5 May 15, 2021

Dear Mayor North:

What a year it has been. Thank you for your ability to navigate uncharted waters as a newly appointed official, I do not envy your position. Though I live outside of town I have been a part of Kingsburg all my life; born in the Kingsburg District Hospital. Our family currently has five generations alive and well within the city and surrounding countryside. The older I get the more I appreciate our small town and all its quirks.

My entire life I have been the round peg attempting to be shoved into a square hole. I have marched to my own drum for as long as I can remember. When my husband and I became foster parents, I recall many in town not knowing how to respond to us, we looked different. We would walk into a restaurant with 8-10 children of every color, commandeer the largest table and sit ourselves smack in the middle of a somewhat colorless crowd. Of course we had those that “praised” us for what we were doing, the “nobility” of it…….which was never the reason we did what we did. We did what we did out of a love for our fellow humans. We witnessed and understood the need of many children around us. We fostered over 30 children in an 18 year period…..many of these children are still in our lives.

Every child that came into my home brought history. Every child brought a different set of values. Every child carried emotional trauma. This emotional trauma will be with them until their dying breath, that is just how life plays out.

I had to learn how to accept and celebrate many things I did not understand. I had to swallow a lot of pride. I had to let go of the “I’ve got it all together” façade many parents’ wear. I struggled with making everyone coexist within the walls of my home. It was hard work, there were a lot of tears, strife, fear, anger, and the likes. Yet at the end of the day, we had each other’s backs. We had to have empathy for each individual we considered family.

Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Empathy, an element mostly missing from society.

To be empathetic to one another is what all of society needs.

I did not celebrate one child over another. I did not reward a child for fitting in or for being different. I worked at accepting each child (some were easier than others). I can only imagine what life in a household of 12 would have looked like if my husband and I had started singling out and celebrating one child over another outside of their day of birth. The amount of division we would have created would never have allowed us to do and be who we were.

I now have a multitude of varying individuals in my life I still call family. We have children and relatives that are a part of the LGBTQ community, we love them equally. I know of the hurts, the bullying, the judgement those within this community have faced. I empathize with their plight and the plight of those they love but if we choose to set them apart, if we choose to celebrate them because they are different then we choose to willingly bring division to our “houses”.

We must choose to be united out of a love for our town, out of an empathy for all residence setting aside our differences rather than celebrating them.

Please consider voting against the Gay Pride motion, let us look further into our similarities and celebrate those in a unified manner.

Let us not let our differences further divide us during a time when it is imperative in our state and nations history that we come together as one.

Sincerely,

Cindy Regier From: Ginger To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride flag Date: Monday, May 17, 2021 2:42:43 PM

:To all Kingsburg City Council members I have been a Kingsburg citizen for more than 45 years. I have gone through junior high and high school here and lived here for most of my adult life. I am also openly lesbian. I have never felt that the citizens of Kingsburg have treated me poorly, with animosity or with hate. I have always felt accepted, Included, and respected. I have owned homes here, adopted my child here, and am raising her in the Kingsburg school systems. My daughter’s friends (and their parents), acquaintances, teammates, coaches and teachers all know that I am gay, and they could care less. In regards to the current conversations about the gay pride flag being flown at City Hall for pride month, I am opposed to this. I believe that City Hall should represent ALL people, and they already do so by flying the American flag and the California flag. As a gay person, I have always felt included - as an American citizen and a California citizen. I do not believe that the city needs to individually acknowledge every citizens different cultures, lifestyles, beliefs, ideals, and pride. I do not believe that the city should ever single out and represent one group of people. It should represent all people that live within its boundaries. If the argument is to have the pride flag on City Hall to welcome LGBTQ+ And show that we accept them here…… That is sending out a personal invitation to one group. Kingsburg is a tourist town, that accepts all visitors from all walks of life. We don’t fly a French flag, yet that doesn’t stop the tour buses from stopping in Kingsburg. And they didn’t need a personal invitation to come here. I believe that if you vote to put the rainbow flag on a Government building, you would be opening the door to having to put flags that represent all cultures. Because of the diversity of Kingsburg, there are many many many different cultures within the city. I am not saying that any of them are right, wrong, Important or unimportant. I just feel as though singling out any specific culture or cause is irresponsible and creates further division. Think about the ramifications if you had to fly a flag for each culture (or movement) that resides here. Are you willing to support pro choice or pro life? Armenian Genocide? Swastica? BLM? Our city has people from all of those groups. But if you flew any of those flags, it would create a Civil War within our city limits. I don’t think the gay pride flag is going to go that far, but it does create division, as you can see from the Facebook thread and other social media outlets that have been discussing it. But the general consensus is that most people are accepting of alternative lifestyles, but don’t feel as though any one group should be singled out as being acknowledged by the city. And I will speak on behalf of many younger people that have confided to me that they do not want the flag either. The one common reason is that they want to just be “normal” and not be singled out. Many of us like the quiet existence of just being a community member simply because we live here. I think most of us that do live here don’t lead with our gayness, because we have acknowledged that we are way more than just gay. We are parents, teachers, veterans...... And kids. They (and I) feel as though they can go to Fresno and have a variety of different ways, venues and events to participate in gay pride. What has been communicated to me is that they will go to Fresno or San Francisco or LA or any larger town for the pomp and circumstance, but want a relatively sedentary lifestyle here. A few of them have the pride flag on their homes, and the younger ones have pride flags in their bedrooms or on their wrists. I personally have three different pride tattoos to express myself. How we express ourselves and our pride is an individual decision. Being out loud and proud should be a personal decision, and being supportive of the LGBTQ+ community should also be an individual decision. I have never felt as though I needed permission, an invitation, or individual acceptance by City Hall to be myself. Singling out one lifestyle, cause, movement, or group to show support of by the city is irresponsible and creates further division. Again, I do not believe that any city should ever single out and represent one group of people. It should represent all people that live within its boundaries.

Thank you,

Ginger Selsor, R.N. From: Eliza Derfelt To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Support, Public Comment Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 4:12:38 PM

Kingsburg can support our LGBTQ+ community’s right to live without fear and show that our city is inclusive to all its citizens. The message this measure sends to LGBTQ+ residents is that they are seen, accepted, and part of the Kingsburg community. Communities that support diversity and inclusion efforts help reduce rates of hate crimes and youth suicides. Proclaiming this month and flying the rainbow flag would say Kingsburg cares about these citizens, and that there is no place for bullying or hate in our city. As a community we know how devastating is and countless students that have walked through Kingsburg High School know how much it can affect everyone.

Our loving community has given many people a place to call home, but it's time that we start making Kingsburg a home for everyone. We're a small town, but making a move to acknowledge LGBTQ+ members in the community will show the world that we are who we say we are. We love our neighbors and we choose to live in this community. Thank you for your time and I strongly urge you to support this proposal brought forward by Council member Hurtado.

-Kingsburg Resident From: Sirina Resendez To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Public comment letter for City Council meeting on 5/19/2021 Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 2:52:49 PM

(Please submit me the following as public comment:)

Dear Kingsburg City Council,

Peace, Inclusion, Love!

Sincerely, Kingsburg Resident -- Sirina Resendez From: Johanna Pena To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Re: Pride Support, Public Comment Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 3:46:03 PM

Best,

Johanna Pena A Kingsburg Resident since '03

On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 3:45 PM Johanna Pena < wrote: Dear Council Member Palsgaard, I have been a resident of Kingsburg since 2003, so I have grown up in our schools and our community all of my life. Growing up, there was no mention of gay or transgendered individuals or any sort of community anywhere in our town. I remember myself and my classmates being bullied for our sexual orientation or identity expression by our fellow peers. I also remember teachers expressing their negative beliefs about gay people which made a lot of my classmates feel unsafe of going to school. "If our own Kingsburg community does not support us, then what are we doing here?" would be one the main point we would come across when facing our adversities. It is crucial for the next generation of people to feel safe and accepted in our community. LGBTQ+ individuals are worthy of being who they are without any sort of backlash from community members solely because of who they love and being human. So far, we have failed our children in our schools in keeping them safe and accepted for who they are. Having a PRIDE month can be a giant leap forward in making Kingsburg a safe community for all individuals. I am writing to you today to show my support that our City Council votes to recognize June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. This is a common practice in many cities throughout the country to recognize members of our LGBTQ+ community- a proclamation that will show a commitment to mutual respect and equity for all of its citizens. Kingsburg can support our LGBTQ+ community's right to live without fear and show that our city is inclusive to all its citizens. The message this measure sends to LGBTQ+ residents is that they are seen, accepted, and a part of the Kingsburg community. Communities that support diversity and inclusion efforts help reduce rates of hate crimes and youth suicides. Proclaiming this month and flying the rainbow flag would say Kingsburg cares about these citizens, and that there is no place for bullying or hate in our city. Thank you for your time and I strongly urge you to support this proposal brought forward by Council member Hurtado. From: Katie Pellegrine To: Abigail Palsgaard; Laura North Subject: 5/19 City Council Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:26:48 PM

Sent from my iPhone From: Nicole Raven To: Abigail Palsgaard; Laura North Subject: 5/19 mtg Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:07:24 PM

Dear Council Members,

I am a long time Kingsburg resident and mom of three kids. When my husband and I got married and started our family here, we chose to raise our kids in Kingsburg because of the conservative town is has always been known as. Kingsburg has a church on almost every corner downtown. Declaring June as Pride Month and raising a rainbow flag takes away from the meaning that every church in this town teaches: the rainbow is a sign of God's promise to never destroy the earth again. I do not feel that it should be necessary or allowed for a small population of our community to impose their beliefs on the town as a whole. To keep unity and avoid division, Kingsburg needs to allow individuals to wave whatever flag they want in their own yard, but not downtown. Sexual orientation isn't something that should be on public display. Please make the choice to choose what is right for the elderly, who have worked so hard to keep the innocence of our town, and for the children, who are the future of Kingsburg.

Thank you, Nicole Raven From: Peggi KRIEGBAUM To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: 5/29/21 City Council Meeting vote Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:48:44 PM Attachments: image.png

Hello, I am a Kingsburg resident in District 2; I would like to voice my vote and desire NOT to have a special/additional flags flown in front of Kingsburg City Hall (USA and CA flags are sufficient and appropriate), and specifically not a rainbow flag flown during the month of June. Please include my vote/desire in public comment. Thank you, Peggi Kriegbaum

From: Tom Elrod To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:38:49 PM

I'm against the pride flag being flown at city hall for the month of June. Concerned citizen of kingsburg for over 50 years, Denise Elrod

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android From: Breanne Beigel To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Against Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:32:20 AM

Against the flag at city hall From: Danielle Hendricks To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Against LGBTQ flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:20:25 PM

Hi,

I am highly against having a LGBTQ flag downtown kingsburg. If we are going to have one thing promoted, then might as well promote all things and have a flag representing ALL things. If people want to have a flag outside their own property, great, but not downtown. Thank you.

Have a blessed day, Dani From: TIFFANY BARKOWSKY To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Against Pride flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:30:37 PM

To Whom it May Concern: I have been a lifelong resident of Kingsburg. I do not approve of the pride flag being displayed/flown at city Hall. I think this causes division and dissension among the people. At this time we need to come together as a community not be against one another. The Swedish festival was a great success and it was fun seeing the community coming out together enjoying the festivities and the fellowship. I would love to see more of this type of display of people coming together in love and kindness and not stirring up division. I don’t think Kingsburg is against people with alternative lifestyles. People can display whatever they want in front of their own homes, it’s their personal preference. I love our town and ALL the people in it, Thank you for your time ! Tiffany Barkowsky

Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone From: JordynZara To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Against Pride Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:58:52 AM

Hi! I am a resident of Kingsburg with 3 young boys living under my roof! I am 100% AGAINST the pride flag being flown at city hall! I’ve grown up in Kingsburg and love it to death! Thanks for your time! Jordyn Gonzalez From: Shannon Coddington To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Agenda item to proclaim June as LBGTQ+ month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:25:57 PM

,Dear Council Members

I am writing in regards to the item on this week’s council meeting agenda concerning the recognition of the month of June as LBGTQ+ pride month. First of all I want to say I believe it is possible to love all people and yet disagree with lifestyle choices. It’s so upsetting to see people called bigot, homophobic and other things just because they choose to speak out against this proclamation. I truly feel that all this agenda item has done is cause more division within our community at a time when division is already at an all time high. I do not feel like it is the city’s job or responsibility to make a political statement by flying the pride flag over city hall, especially when it’s clear that many of its citizens are opposed. People can be free to fly what ever flag they choose on their private property. The bottom line is if you say yes to this you set a precedent for all the groups who believe their cause is worthy of special recognition. What makes one group’s cause or beliefs more important than any others?? Just to clarify, I oppose the proclamation and flag over City Hall to recognize the month of June as LGBTQ+ pride month. I feel for our council members who have been put in this tough position because one member of the city council thought it was appropriate to use her position on the council to push her own personal agenda.

Respectfully, Shannon Coddington

Sent from my iPhone Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone From: Gretchen Dillon To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Apposition to Gay Pride Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:27:44 PM

I oppose the suggestion that one group is better than another. This will bring strong separation between people who have always gotten along here in Kingsburg. THIS IS NOT WHAT KINGSBURG STANDS FOR!!

Longtime Kingsburg resident. Sent from my iPhone From: Matthew Misko Subject: Citizen comment Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:20:48 PM

Hello, as a Kingsburg resident and father I ask that my opinion be included for public comment.

I ask the City Council to deny the request to adopt any LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation and having the City fly a rainbow flag at any time. Granting the request would cause an unwelcomed demand to affirm someone else’s moral standard by my local government. I would not ask the City to do the do the same for me. In my opinion, the City’s role is to serve it’s citizens and stakeholders by providing essential services for health/safety and infrastructure while making plans & zoning decisions that makes sense for families to thrive as homeowners and promotes sustainable commerce. The request of the City Council falls outside of any obligations of our Government.

Thank you,

Matt Misko

Sent from my iPhone

From: Ethan To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: City Council Meeting - May 5, 2021 - LGBT Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:54:15 PM

Hi there, I was directed by Laura North to send my letter regarding the LGBT agenda item to the city clerk for public comment for the upcoming city council meeting. Feel free to include my inquiry for public comment if there is time available. Thanks a bunch!

Hello there council members, my name is Ethan Warkentin. First off, I would like to point out that I am a legal resident of Kingsburg and that I was raised in town since my birth. Technically, I was born in the Selma hospital, but I've lived in Kingsburg since I was a baby (subtract a few years of college). Therefore, I hope this message carries some weight and provokes respectful discourse.

I did call the phone number with the extension code listed on the city's Facebook page multiple times in regards to the May 5th council meeting concerning the LGBT agenda item, but I was placed on hold and wasn’t able to speak with anyone.

In light of that, I would like to respectfully express my opposition for the city council to publicly support and declare the month of June as LGBT pride month. One of the reasons I hold this position is because the lifestyle practices of the LGBT community are antithetical to my own personal convictions as a Christian. Further, I understand that this sentiment may fall upon deaf ears of some non-Christians and even some Christians who may interpret the Bible differently than me, so I have an alternate idea. I think it's important for both sides to compromise, and given the politically charged nature of this topic, my argument is that the city council should vote for neutrality and not show partiality towards one group's paradigm or worldview.

I don't want the LGBT community to feel unwelcome in our town, or that Christians like myself despise them or claim superiority over them. In fact, a close friend of mine is bisexual so I don't think that way at all. I don't endorse this person's lifestyle, but that doesn't mean we can't find commonground and be friends. Truthfully, I don’t think that 'acceptance' of the LGBT community in Kingsburg is the problem in this agenda item. Correct me if I'm mistaken, but if acceptance was the problem, then why is there a bisexual and a vocal proponent of the LGBT group currently serving on the council?

Therefore, if need be, my argument is for fairness for both sides of the discussion to be publicly recognized equally in the city in the event that the council does not vote for neutrality. However, whatever form that takes for both sides is beyond the scope of my message. Preferably, I would rather see the council take a neutral approach towards this topic.

I hope I was able to offer some ideas into this important decision. Good luck, and thanks for the work on these controversial topics.

Ethan From: Tammy Dooley To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: City council meeting for the record !! I think by passing this is just opening up a can of worms and city would be better off to vote it down !! And for jewel to even bring it up as a council person was wrong !! Tammy Dooley Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:53:12 PM

Sent from my iPhone From: Emily Navarrette To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: City council meeting may 19th Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:07:32 PM

Hi my name is Emily and I am emailing to let the city Council know that I oppose having the gay pride flag flown at city Hall. If we’re going to do that for gay pride then we need to do it for other things as well throughout our city and celebrate every aspect of our city. Dad‘s being great dad’s! Homeschool moms being great homeschool moms.....and so on!! -- Sent from Gmail Mobile From: JANET KELLY To: Abigail Palsgaard; Janet Kelly Subject: City Council Meeting Wednesday May 19 Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:52:31 PM

Dear Mayor North, I am concerned that the upcoming vote to name a month after a segment of Kingsburg's population is a premature and unwise decision without serious conversations with each council member's constituents. There are many segments of any community that may want to be recognized, but to name an entire month for a small element is short sighted and will only divide our community. Designating an entire month for a segment of our community would be paramount to naming a month for golfers, or baby-boomers, or brunettes. The list could be endless. In fact, the month of June has many nationally recognized distinctions already:

African-American Music Appreciation Month Men's Health Month National Adopt a Cat Month National Safety Month National PTSD Awareness Month the list goes on...23 in all

I hope this LBGTQIA proposal, which I find short sighted, self-serving, and not based on what is best for Kingsburg, will be tabled until the motives can be fully investigated and constituents properly polled. This letter has nothing to do with anti-LGBTQIA motivation. I have a number of friends that are LGBTQIA that I love dearly. This is about naming an entire month for a small group of citizens in a town that has not had the opportunity to express their desires. If there is a push to vote on the 19th, or if there are any tactics such as bullying from outside activist sources, I hope the City Council and Mayor North will stand up against a forced partisan agenda and either vote no or table this proposal. Thank you, Janet Kelly, Kingsburg resident for 70 years. From: Stephanie Dorrough To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: City Council Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:05:31 PM

Please include the following letter in the public comments.

Thanks

Stephanie A Dorrough VP, Ag Loan Officer II 246 E Tulare Ave. Tulare, CA 93724 Cell - (559)393-9810 [email protected]

From: Laura North Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:03 PM To: Stephanie Dorrough Subject: Re: City Council Meeting

***EXTERNAL SENDER***

Thank you for your email. Please make sure to send it to our city clerk and ask for it to be included in public comment before 3:30 today. [email protected]

Blessings, Laura North

On May 18, 2021, at 2:58 PM, Stephanie Dorrough wrote:

Laura – I am writing to voice my concerns regarding the Agenda Item – LGBTQ+ Pride Proclamation.

I am highly opposed to this proclamation. Civic buildings should only fly the American Flag and the California State Flag.

On a separate note, Jewel Hurtado is currently the representative in my district which is District 1. As a representative of District 1 it is her duty to represent all of the people from her district. It is my understanding the Councilwoman Hurtado has presented several letters from anonymous residents. Has the council women taken the opportunity to get feedback from the other people in her district? Are those anonymous residents in her district? Can that be verified? I know many people in my neighborhood and district, and know for certain that many are in direct opposition to this proclamation motion. If she cannot represent all her constituents in a fair manner, her removal should be considered.

In my opinion Councilwoman Hurtado is merely pushing her own personal agenda and not representing her district. There is no place in this community for someone who only works to further her own personal agenda and not those of the people she promised to represent.

I have also been informed that there will be many attendees at the City Council meeting that are not residents of Kingsburg. Due to the amount of Kingsburg residents that seem to plan to attend (social media) I’m concerned that Kingsburg Residents will not take precedent over those that are not residents. This proclamation only effects Kingsburg residents and seating AND speakers should be limited to Kingsburg residents only.

Sincerely, Concerned Citizen.

Stephanie A Dorrough VP, Ag Loan Officer II 246 E Tulare Ave. Tulare, CA 93724 Cell - (559)393-9810 [email protected]

Bank of the Sierra Email Confidentiality Disclaimer: The information in this electronic message and any files transmitted with it are intended only for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any files, may contain private, confidential information exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately advise the sender by reply and delete this message and all attachments. From: Jackie Wongsing To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: City Hall meeting vote Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:12:29 PM

Good afternoon,

I am e-mailing to give my opinion on raising a pride flag for the month of June. I am for it. For too long, I have lived in Kingsburg feeling unsafe and unwelcome and seeing how many people are against the simple hanging of a flag does not change that feeling.

I do not believe that the flag itself will make a difference. It won’t change people’s opinions on the matter. But I do feel that if the city officials vote for it and support it, it shows the public that their bigoted and prejudiced opinions are not the only ones in this town that boasts being so accepting and welcoming.

No one can even make a solid argument why having a flag is so terrifying and threatening. They think it will cause a chain reaction of all sorts of other flags being flown in the city. Honestly, why does it matter? Fly BLM flags, fly pride flags. It doesn’t even affect any of them directly. All it does it is make them uncomfortable. Why? Because they may not be as accepting as they claim to be.

Thank you for your time, Jackie Wongsing Dear Kingsburg City Council,

My name is Chase Viramontes. I grew up in Kingsburg since birth and have always appreciated how Kingsburg has been able to maintain a charming and quaint feel. This town really is a gem and I try my best to encourage friends to visit and shop Kingsburg.

However there is a dark history of exclusion in our town. This history is seen throughout the country in multiple forms. From race, to gender, to sexual identity it seems that Americans who don’t fit in with the societal norms that we have accepted are told they’re wrong. This of course is a very lengthy and emotional conversation to have and there is no possible way to sum it all up in one council meeting. But it is time to have these conversations.

At this point in our country’s history we have to create the change and the equality we want to see, at the civic level. The federal government has let down so many Americans for generations due to the constant partisan divide that grows stronger year after year. We need to begin to LOVE each other.

So I ask, “Does Kingsburg LOVE people of color? Does Kingsburg LOVE people who are atheist? Does Kingsburg LOVE the LGBTQ+ community?

Unfortunately in my experience hate has trumped love in this community. I went through grade school in Kingsburg and was bullied constantly because I was “different.” As someone who was born as a boy, I never felt like a boy. Before I even knew what gender and sexuality was I didn’t align with the American stereotype of what a boy should be like.

I didn’t want to hang out with boys. I didn’t want to wear boy’s clothing. I didn’t want to be a boy. But I had to suppress that. I went through Kingsburg schools a nervous wreck. I wanted so deeply to be accepted but was only degraded. I can remember every instance of hate that was spoken toward me in my schooling here. My voice was either too “girly” or it was weird that I only had girl friends. They would tease me for liking dresses and make up. My music choices were too feminine. Needless to say in Kingsburg, I could never be me.

But as I left for college I could finally be embraced by people who, yes I just met, but loved and supported me for me. Is that not all anyone wants?

This week after years of questioning my gender and sexualtiy, I finally came out as a transgender woman. The amount of love, support, and freedom I have felt cannot be described by words. I can finally be me. And so, in saying this I think it is time for Kingsburg to love me and others like me. This is not a partisan issue. America is founded on freedom. This may not align with certain people’s religious beliefs, but that is what America is all about! Christianity should not dictate how I or others live their lives. Church and State are not to be combined, yet they increasingly are.

So I ask all of you council members, please make Kingsburg an accepting place. One where I can feel comfortable. Do we not all deserve to be accepted, loved and supported?

Thank you for your time and I strongly urge you to support this proposal brought forward by Council member Hurtado.

Best,

Chase Viramontes

Kingsburg, CA 93631 From: Seth & Melissa McCook To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Council agenda for flags Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:53:03 PM

Would you please add my statement below to public comment. Thank you.

Since when did a city AKA government need to make somebody feel better about themselves; to feel welcome. The government is here to govern, enforce laws, make sure it's governed citizens are constitutionally conducting business/community affairs legally and justly. It is the people and camaraderie between all of us, our neighbors, our friends, our family that make us feel welcome and a part of this city. Not a flag flying on the building of government. An alternative would be for whomever that wants this, send flyers out, ask your neighbors, ask your friends and family to fly the flags in support. As stated, from the proposition or proposal, the lgbtq+ community that already lives here in Kingsburg, has found themselves welcomed and not discriminated. So why should it be that a government building displays acceptance when it is already here among US? I disagree with the city, AKA government, displaying the flag because it's not the government we should be looking to for acceptance. It's our fellow Americans.

Sincerely, Melissa McCook From: Amy Jackson To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Council Meeting 5/19/21-public comment Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:24:18 PM

Dear Kingsburg City Leaders,

I am writing on behalf of Agenda item LGBTQ pride month. I would ask you to oppose this initiative. The job of the city council is to foster commerce and protect public safety. To adopt this initiative only distracts from those goals by creating division among community members. We all have different thinking and ideals in how we live our personal lives. But what we have in common is a love for this small town and how we are able to do business here freely and engage in community. We support our police and fire and public servants. We support and enjoy new businesses coming to town. We cheer on our youth events and unite around our high school. To make a stand on Pride month simply takes away from the camaraderie of things that Kingsburg citizens have in common and can unite around. I have grown up in Kingsburg and have raised our children here. It has been an honor to name Kingsburg as my home. Let’s keep that spirit alive for the sake of our community and for the future of our hometown.

Respectfully, Amy Jackson From: Gail Jackson To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: council meeting comment Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:58:42 PM

To Kingsburg city council: As a citizen of Kingsburg I come to you in earnest about the decision being made and discussed tomorrow evening on Wednesday regarding LGBTQ.

My plea in this matter in this community is to go forth as we have for the past 100 years. Living in peace with our neighbors.

There is now an obvious attempt to bring neighbor against neighbor. An attempt to draw out our differences rather than love one another as it is taught in Scripture.

Please vote NO, on the issue, making a special day or month for gay pride.

None of us that truly care about our neighbor want special treatment for ourselves over anyone else in our town.

When a group wants to cut the baby in half (Kingsburg), it is made clear their intentions... "Destruction of the body."

I ask this in serious concern.

In Christ name, Gail Ward Jackson From: Boyce Silva To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Council Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:06:41 PM

Dear Council members, It has been brought to my attention that one certain council member is proposing/demanding that the month of June be recognized as LGBTQ month in Kingsburg. I want to know what exactly is the purpose of this? If we as a community are going to do this, then in the name of inclusiveness I propose/demand that August be deemed Heterosexual Month. You as the city leadership will set the precedence, you cannot cater to one subsection of the public and ignore the rest. Let’s all be real honest here, the only purpose of this whole thing is for Jewel Hurtado to push her Liberal agenda upon a whole community in which she only represents a small portion of. It would seem we have much more important issues in this town to attend to instead of one council members personal agenda. That same city council member is calling out to the surrounding area to bring unrest to the city and force you to abide by her whims, this is not what a representative for the community does. As I mentioned before, if the city does go forward with this, then I must demand the following month be proclaimed Heterosexual Month. I hope you all do the right thing and not give in to the strongarm bully tactics, cause I can assure you, It will not end there.

Thank you for your Time,

Please include this in the public comments at the meeting

Sincerely, Boyce Silva

From: Lee Henriksen To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Council Proclamation of the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:13:37 PM

Dear Council Members,

Thank you for the sacrifice of your time to serve our community. It is very much appreciated.

I was born in Kingsburg District Hospital almost 59 years ago and after marrying my wife over 36 years ago, we chose to remain and raise our family in Kingsburg as it is a bastion of the conservative Christian values that we embrace. While our embracement of these values is Biblically based, we are not homophobic nor will we judge those who choose the LGBTQ+ lifestyle - that judgment is reserved for God. I am, however, troubled that Council Member Hurtado feels it necessary to impose her alternative lifestyle endorsement on our community. I may be mistaken but if we were to poll the residents of Kingsburg, I believe we'd find that on whole, they share values similar to that of my family.

There are plenty of other places in California to celebrate the LGBTQ+ lifestyle for those who are inclined to do so. I respectfully request that you decline Council Member Hurtado's request for this proclamation, thereby preserving the culture of our unique community.

Sincerely,

Lee Henriksen Dear Madam Mayor and Council members, My name is Blake Carlson. I grew up living at . Kids all innocently played in the streets together, and many nights safely played Hide and seek on the KHS football and baseball fields. Most of us either walked to school or rode our bikes. It was a wonderful time to be a kid! We were safe, we knew all the neighbors and all the neighbors knew us. Kingsburg, her city council, and her citizens have done an excellent job of trying to hold on to and maintain a safe, peaceful, family-oriented community where families would and can gather downtown, enjoy fellowship over coffee, business over lunch, and ice cream at band concerts. Kingsburg is indeed an oasis. For the most it has Kind, loving citizens who love and respect all who come to visit or settle here permanently. I want to THANK YOU ALL!! For helping to keep our wonderful little town that way. I ask that you PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE Vote NO on the “Lesbian, Bi Sexual, Gay, Transgender, Queer, Pride” Proclamation. Let me be honest, I really don’t care what anyone does with their spouse, partner, or close friend behind closed doors. These are private matters and should remain private. This proclamation is all about SEX, SEX, SEX! Our children DO NOT need to be exposed to matters of SEX, SEXUAL orientation and or SEXUAL preference. We all know they will in due time reach a maturity level where they will know what’s right for them. Our community doesn’t nor should we literally ROB our children of their innocence!! We as leaders need to do all we can to aid, assist, and equip all our parents; regardless of their beliefs, in raising their children. All parents deserve the same opportunity my parents had. To raise, nurture, and educate their children in a safe, loving, innocent community as they see fit! Once you reach adult hood, it’s no longer about you!! It’s all about God’s children! He’s put them in our care. Mine and yours!! We need to protect them with all of our might!!! Thank you for your NO vote in advance. “Not our Will Father, but Yours be done” Kind sincere regards, Blake Carlson

From: greg stone To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:23:22 PM

Its not necessary to fly the flag that Jewel want to fly at city hall if people want that have them do it in their own yards

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: Tracy Alexander To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:22:10 PM

Good afternoon, just wanting to voice my opinion in regards to miss Hurtados pride flag. I am strongly against it being flown at city hall. That flag can be flown at her own home but it does not need to be flown for our whole town.

Sent from my iPhone From: Stacey Pettitt To: Laura North; Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:20:58 PM

Hello, I just wanted to share my thoughts. Please feel free to include it in public comment tonight.

Please vote no on flying the rainbow flag at city Hall. This will only create division in our town. It is best for city Hall to remain neutral, flying only our state and country flags. I completely support people being able to fly whichever flags they want at their own homes and businesses. However, this opens up the dilemma of which flags do we fly? Who is being left out? And why fly flags that represent some groups but not others? I care for and love all people in our community, but this is not the place or the proper way to show support. It will only cause frustration in our community. If you are on Facebook, all you have to do is look at the Kingsburg Neighborhood News page to see that this is true. There are hundreds of comments with people stating that this is the wrong way to show support.

Thank you, Stacey Pettitt From: Carly Heinzen To: Abigail Palsgaard; Laura North Subject: Flag this month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:17:13 PM

Hi Abigail and Laura!

I’d love to keep our city as conservative as possible in these ever changing times. I’d prefer to not publicly acknowledging the event LGTBQ in our community.

Thank you! Carly Woods :)

Sent from my iPhone From: Jerry Beer To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:11:04 AM

Please only allow the American Flag. If you start with one then you will be having request for all different flags.

Thank you

Jerry Beer From: Brandi Atkins To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Flags Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:47:51 PM

My name is Brandi Atkins I am a Kingsburg resident. I live on . I am speaking for myself and my husband Louis Atkins we strongly believe the only flags that should be flown above city hall are government flags. From: Chris Roup To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: For Public Comment: Support for Pride Month for City of Kingsburg Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:26:51 PM

Due to conflict in my schedule, I am unable to attend the City Council meeting in person. I would like this email to be read during public comment in my absence.

NAMI Fresno County supports the request to recognize Pride Month in the City of Kingsburg. For far too long, individuals who identify with the LGBTQI+ community have been stigmatized. Stigma is extremely harmful to mental health. Stigma is stereotyping, labeling, discrimination and bullying. This can lead to mental health crises. This population of amazing members of your community are at a higher risk of suicide. Your leadership has the opportunity to be safe, inclusive and accepting of ALL residents living in the City.

Chris Roup (she/her/hers) Executive Director NAMI Fresno From: TIFFANY BARKOWSKY To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Fw: Against Pride flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:31:15 PM

Can include for public comment

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On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 1:41 PM, TIFFANY BARKOWSKY wrote:

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On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 1:30 PM, TIFFANY BARKOWSKY wrote:

Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone From: Bryan Brey To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Fw: May 19th City Council Vote Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:43:43 PM

Hello,

Please vote "No" on the gay pride month.

My address is , Kingsburg, Ca, 93631.

Please include the following in the for public comment:

I am saddened that at a time when we have been apart and looking to come back together, such a divisive issue is brought forth. Please consider seeking an alternative creative way, that better represents the Kingsburg community, to help bring our town together.

Thank you, Bryan Brey From: Emily Snyder To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Fwd: Kingsburg Gay Pride Support Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:46:10 AM

------Forwarded message ------From: Emily Snyder < Date: Monday, May 17, 2021 Subject: Kingsburg Gay Pride Support To: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Dear City Council Members,

I am writing to you in response to the proposal to celebrate gay pride month in Kingsburg. As someone who had lived in Kingsburg for most of my life, I feel that this decision would be harmful to our community. Kingsburg had always been a community where small town values are widely held, consistent with much of rural America. These values include things such as deep religious faith, and belief in the importance of traditional family structures. Introducing the celebration of gay pride in an official capacity by our city would only work to deepen political tension in our community as well as take a political stand on a hot button issue. Our nation as a whole is so deeply divided now, and while I understand there are many who might favor the celebration of gay pride, there are still many in our community who this would deeply upset. Flying a pride flag or any other official celebration of pride month would do little more than stir up a city wide controversy pitting neighbor against neighbor. I fully support people’s freedom to express themselves within our community individually, but I feel that it would be detrimental for the city to take a public stand on an issue as divisive as this.

Sincerely, Emily Sorensen (Snyder) From: Jared Ekizian To: Abigail Palsgaard Cc: Laura North Subject: Fwd: LGBTQ Agenda Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:40:46 AM

Hi Laura,

I’m 100% opposed to allowing this agenda item to pass, so a flag can be hung in front of city hall. This opens a can of worms regarding others thinking they should have their own month (BLM or Confederate Flag) I could go on. The only flags that should be hung are the USA, Swedish and all emergency services flags in the city.

I hope that your vote is a No on this agenda item.

Thank you,

Jared Ekizian

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From: Jared Ekizian Date: May 14, 2021 at 11:01:38 PM PDT To: Laura North Subject: LGBTQ Agenda

Hi Laura,

I hope that your vote is a No on this agenda item.

Thank you,

Jared Ekizian From: Nancy Warkentin To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Fwd: LGBTQ Proclamation Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:10:56 AM

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From: Laura North Date: May 18, 2021 at 9:55:57 AM PDT To: Nancy Warkentin Subject: Re: LGBTQ Proclamation

Thank you Nancy. Please make sure to send this to our city clerk for public comment before 3:30 today. [email protected]

Blessings, Laura North

On May 18, 2021, at 9:28 AM, Nancy Warkentin wrote:

The LGBTQ Proclamation WILL NOT take our City of Kingsburg and its residents towards a goal that is advantageous. I vote “NO” in regards to a “Pride Month” proclamation.

Is nothing private anymore!? I think it is out of line for a city council member to announce that she is bisexual. There is a big difference between Breast Cancer Awareness month, Black history month etc., and Pride month. I’m sure there are heterosexual people that are proud of their sexual orientation as well. Whatever sexual preferences you have is your personal decision. Why do we have to acknowledge it and if we don’t agree, be looked at as “haters” or worse. Just be you!!! A parade or public acknowledgment is not going to change how anyone feels ....it just might open the doors to protesting and resentful actions on both sides. Let’s celebrate privacy and NOT be a society that craves attention and needs validation for life’s most sensitive topics. We all deserve to feel accepted. I shop local , except to the store which has BLM In her window displayed. I would never go to any council meeting and say, “my name is...and I’m heterosexual.” People should be accepted just because they are human beings alone created in the image of God. Let’s not make decisions that affect the whole town because one council member wants everyone to know how “accepting” Kingsburg is. This could cause a huge backlash and I only pray you all have a plan to deal with it when it happens.

Nancy Warkentin

Sent from my iPhone From: Doug and Sheryl Kredit To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Fwd: LGBTQ+ proclamation Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:22:49 AM

------Forwarded message ------From: Doug and Sheryl Kredit Date: Mon, May 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM Subject: LGBTQ+ proclamation To: , , , ,

My wife Sheryl and I, Douglas Kredit, live in District 1. We are not in favor of our representative's (Jewel Hurtado) endeavor to have our city embrace a very small percentage of our populace by recommending that the City of Kingsburg adopt the LGBTQ+ Pride month proclamation and by flying the rainbow flag for a month from City Hall.

Let's not open Pandora's box.

We believe all people are created in God's image and we can extend Christian love to all. Condoning alternate lifestyles however, crosses the line. This is an area of politics we believe the City of Kingsburg would do well to stay out of.

Thank-you for your consideration.

Respectfully,

Douglas G. Kredit From: Thomas Rios To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Fwd: Rainbow Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:35:24 PM

Abigail,

Please include this email as public comment for the appropriate City Council meeting.

Thank you,

Thomas Rios

------Forwarded message ------From: Laura North Date: Tue, May 18, 2021, 2:30 PM Subject: Re: Rainbow Flag To: Thomas Rios

Thank you for your email. Please make sure to send it to our city clerk and ask for it to be included in public comment before 3:30 today. [email protected]

Blessings, Laura North

On May 18, 2021, at 2:25 PM, Thomas Rios wrote:

It has come to my attention that there is a motion to have a rainbow flag hung from the City Hall of Kingsburg for the month of June, annually.

The initiative is said to be for the purpose of making LGBTQ+ people feel welcome. With a goal of improving community communications.

If people of any identity do not feel welcome in Kingsburg, they should walk down Draper and talk to people that they immediately see. I'm fairly certain most people encountered on this incursion would help the individual feel welcomed where they stand, Draper Street of Kingsburg.

Community events in Kingsburg are open to the public and have no signs or auditory warnings discouraging people of any group to participate. All public events that Kingsburg has hosted which I have attended always make me feel welcome (I am technically a minority).

No group of people need a flag hung from any City Hall which communicates how welcome they should feel. That is preferential treatment, which could be considered discriminatory.

The first sentence of the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence provides the motivation for basic human respect in the U.S..

Please reject this motion.

Thomas Rios

Kingsburg, CA 93631 From: Darin Peterson To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Gay Pride Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:43:16 PM

I am strongly opposed to any kind of gay pride display or recognition. It is not acceptable for this to be imposed on this town.

Sincerely, Darin Peterson

Sent from my iPhone From: Larry Dillon To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Gay Pride Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:31:32 PM

I oppose your suggestion that we fly a gay pride flag in Kingsburg.

Sent from my iPhone From: Pauline Nyberg To: Abigail Palsgaard; Laura North Subject: Gay Pride Month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:33:43 PM

I am writing to let you know that I am not in favor of celebrating a Gay Pride Month in Kingsburg. I don't believe we have a large LGBQ+ community in Kingsburg and if we celebrate the gay community what else we will have to celebrate. Let's just keep Kingsburg Swedish and celebrate our heritage and not get in the area of LGBQ. Other larger cities like LA, SF and even Fresno with the Tower District can celebrate but we don't need to here in Kingsburg.

Pauline G. Nyberg From: Stacy To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: gay pride month flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:30:38 PM

I am writing to state that I am 100% against flying the gay flag for in the City of Kingsburg. It is not right to elevate one type of people over another. We already fly the flags that represent Kingsburg as a whole. Let’s keep it that way. Thank you, Stacy Tartaglia

I give permission to have this read at any time. Dear Madam Mayor and Council members, My name is Sue Collin. Although we do not live in the Kingsburg city limits, our lives and those of our children & grandchildren are deeply involved in this community. We also have a business that resides in the city limits. We have lived here for 40 years and have been proud to call ourselves residents of Kingsburg. Today, I am saddened that you are facing a vote on Gay Pride Month being endorsed by our city. I plead with you to VOTE NO. Our community has promoted family values that are based on the foundations laid down by God and written about in the Bible. The issues surrounding the LGBTQ+ movement are contrary to these values. This movement seeks to destroy what our country has built, based on the solid foundation of truth that God is Creator and creates us as male or female, nothing more or less. Please help us continue our rich heritage found in this community. VOTE NO ON THE PROCLAIMATION FOR GAY PRIDE MONTH.

Sue Collin

From: zros To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Gay Pride Month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:21:09 PM

We would like you to know we are tremendously opposed to gay pride month!

Michael Rosenfeld

Zarina Rosenfeld From: A. Marshall To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Gay Pride- Opposed Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:34:14 AM

Good morning,

This is to state my unequivocal opposition to Gay Pride day, week, or month and flags flying over city hall and down Draper Street.

Sincerely, Angela Marshall From: Jan To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Gay pride Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:01:48 PM

We are strongly opposed to having a Gay Pride day, week or Month in Kingsburg. We do not believe that is beneficial to our community or representative of our Kingsburg community values. It goes against our Christian Values & beliefs & teachings in the Bible. Please vote against allowing the GAy Pride Day, Week or Month. Gary Peterson Janice Peterson Sent from my iPhone From: John Lehrman To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Homosexual plus others agenda item Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:38:47 PM

I am appalled that the council would even consider making a proclamation for homosexuals, et. al. The Bible clearly teaches that homosexual and other lifestyles like that are unbiblical.

I wouldn't discriminate against homosexuals but neither would I advocate making a proclomation that legitimzes the homosexual lifestyle or hang a flag that would exxentially do the same. I wouldn't do that anymore than I would hang a flag or proclaim that living a life of sexual infidelity is healthy. From: Jerry Avedikian To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Hurtado’s proposal. Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:31:45 PM

It is my opinion that a City council member should not try to impose her personal beliefs on the city. It is my hope that the motion will not get a second.

Jerry Avedikian From: Brad Deaver To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: J Hurtado’s proposal for June Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:18:31 PM

City council members,

I request that you vote “No” on member Hurtado’s proposal to declare the month of June LGBTQ month in Kingsburg and to fly the rainbow flag on city buildings/properties. These kinds of events only serve to polarize and widen the division that already exists between our citizens. We are ALL Americans. Californians, and residents of Kingsburg. THAT is what unites us and THOSE are the flags that we can all get behind. Other, more politically charged symbols and flags should continue to be limited for display on private properties and businesses only.

This does not mean I think less of anyone because of their beliefs or appearance. I believe in treating all people with respect, good manners, politeness, ... etc. I will hold the door open for anyone, help anyone pick up something they dropped ... etc. I simply think this particular proposal will do more harm than good in pitting groups against one another. In addition, it sets a precedent for other groups to demand they get a month and flags as well. By allowing one group to fly their flag or display their symbols against the wishes of another, the city is unnecessarily choosing sides. It is more important for us to unite as Americans than to divide into subgroups.

Sincerely,

Brad Deaver

Sent from my iPhone From: Josie Jackson To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Keep Kingburg safe Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:29:35 PM

Me and my family do not support the gay pride month. We are not aloud to have a month for our beliefs we should not have to recognize gay pride. We live in a wonderful small town that people swarm to because we are conservative and a great community for people to raise their children, why do we need to conform to this abomination. I could not allow me family to be apart of a community that will encourage something like this. I would like to remain anonymous if that’s okay. But I feel this sort of thing will only bring in more trouble and problems for this town.

Sent from my iPhone From: Kristen Frankmore To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: KF Vote for Pride Month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:49:58 AM

Hello Abigail, my name is Kristen Frankmore and I am emailing in my vote regarding the pride flag to be displayed in front of city hall for the month of June. I am voting AGAINST displaying this flag in front of city hall. I believe that if this flag is allowed to be displayed, then it opens up a bigger issue of displaying flags for other groups who wish to be recognized by displaying a flag for them as well. I believe that this is a personal agenda for one of our council members and do not feel that this would benefit our community in any way. Thank you for your time and consideration of my vote. Have a great day.

Best, Kristen Frankmore

From: Shelby Jackson To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Kingsburg gay pride month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:19:52 PM

Good afternoon,

I am writing you in regards to the new petition for gay pride month in Kingsburg. I ask that you please do not allow this. I have many reasons and concerns but mainly just wanted to send my request to you as I know you want what is best for the entire community. I am sure there are many groups of people that would like their own month and to have their flag flown at city hall. This would open numerous doors for all kinds of people to want their own month. We are unified in Kingsburg by our differences and we celebrate them, but we don’t need to raise a flag of one group above all the others. We are American first, Californians 2nd and kingsburg Swedish citizens 3rd. Let’s keep those three flags flying and none other. Thank you and I hope you have a great day.

Shelby Jackson From: Rachel Floyd To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Kingsburg Pride Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:09:10 AM

Good Morning,

I wanted to take this opportunity to reach out to you in support of the Kingsburg City Council recognizing LGBTQ Pride Month.

My name is Rachel Floyd and I grew up in Kingsburg. I attended Kingsburg schools for my entire K-12 education. Over the course of my time as a student at Rafer and then KHS, I experienced ways that friends and classmates had to navigate community life, hiding a huge piece of their identity. Whether they identified as LGBTQ to themselves or merely questioned if they were, there wasn't space for those students. In the 2000s, the culture of our schools, churches, and community was clear. If you were part of the LGBTQ community, you were not allowed to be open about it without social consequences. As a result, I knew many thoughtful, smart, and capable people who chose to leave Kingsburg because their LGBTQ identities were not accepted by enough of Kingsburg at large. This was as true for my queer classmates as it was for my next-door neighbors, an elderly lesbian couple.

Kingsburg has come a long way in the past 12 years since I last lived there. From what I understand, I know more youth are more comfortable being themselves in their sexuality and gender identities. By adopting a proclamation that the City of Kingsburg recognizes June as LGBTQ Pride Month, it will help move the needle forward in supporting youth as well as Kingsburg's other LGBTQ citizens. I would ask you to take this measure to promote the health, safety, and acceptance of all Kingsburgians.

Sincerely, Rachel Floyd From: Leah Jackson To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: LBGQT Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:21:41 PM

NO...LBGQT!!!

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: Scott Carlson To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: LBGT Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:04:24 PM

City of Kingsburg Council Members; We are fortunate enough to live in one of the greatest communities in our country. Why, the people. Though we are many, we are one. We get along with one another, we respect one another, we watch out for one another. Our children go to school at the same place with the same kids from Kindergarten at Washington School through high school at KHS. They grow up as friends and that continues for a lifetime. We don’t have this group or that group. The exception maybe the Lion’s Club, Rotary, Kiwanis or the Kingsburg Cancer Volunteers and the like. All have one goal, work together to make Kingsburg a better place to live. We may or may not know those that are LBGT in our Kingsburg. It is a nonissue for Kingsburg. But if you allow Council Member Hurtado’s request to flaunt the issue, it will only lead to division in our very special community. I truly believe that the goal is to divide the people of Kingsburg, not to benefit the LGBT community. I urge all of you to vote NO on waving any flags for any group on any city owned property.

Scott Carlson Lic#0583640 Kingsburg Insurance Agency 1398 Smith Street P.O. Box 100 Kingsburg, CA 93631 559-897-5811 559-896-0829 Fax

From: Laura Duncan To: Abigail Palsgaard; Laura North; Brandon Pursell; Jewel Hurtado; Michelle Roman Subject: LBGTQ VOTE Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:31:46 PM

My husband Richard and I live in District 1. We both are highly against having an LBGTQ flag flown at city hall. We are parents of a Gay Son and have no problem with the LBGTQ community but feel that this is a personal agenda that Council Member Jewel Hurtado wants to push. City Hall is a government building and should only fly the American flag. Please listen to your community and vote against it. Thank you!

Laura Duncan

From: Hannah Anderson-Ortega To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: LGBT flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:13:19 PM

Good Afternoon,

I am writing as a concerned born and raised 4th generation citizen of Kingsburg in regards to the subject being brought forth at the next City Council Meeting, to fly a rainbow flag on the City Hall building.

I do believe only flags that should be flown are the State of California Flag and the United States Flag. NO OTHER flag should be allowed on a government building which is what City Hall represents in our community. Should you allow this, it will open the city up to any and all groups, parties, etc. to expect the same. Where is the line drawn?

I also, don’t believe a city council member should be allowed to use their publicly elected platform for their own personal agenda, which I feel is what Jewel Hurtado is doing. I do not agree with what she is doing.

I VOTE NO TO HER MOTION.

Thank you for taking the time to read my email.

Sincerely,

Hannah Anderson-Ortega From: Sandra Wilbanks To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: LGBT flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:13:35 PM

I would like this to be put into the record at the meeting. In am not in agreement that v the LGBT flag should be flown over city hall. Thank you.. From: To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: LGBT meeting/ please read Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:14:19 PM

Hello, I am a Kingsburg resident, and my family loves our sweet town. It’s like living in a bubble away from the chaos. I have several friends and family members moving out of CA to escape this chaos in our state. Luckily, we live in a town that is special. We keep it’s traditions without pushing other agendas onto each other. We all respect each other’s opinions. Now, from what I am understanding is that there is a chance that a LGBT flag can fly over our town. I am not asking for my religious flag, or my skin color flag or even a “women’s” flag to be flying over our town. It is not my place to advertise my beliefs of any kind to the others. If we offer to fly one flag what is stopping us from flying 100’s of other flags. How can you pick and choose. My children will see that flag on a daily basis, and it will raise question to what it stands for. I try to keep my children’s eyes focused on what flags should be flying in our country. It’s the US flag and our state flag. Please don’t allow something like this. I always feel honored to say that I live in Kingsburg. This will change my feelings of our town. I can say without a doubt that it will change the majority of the towns feelings also. Please consider these thoughts. Thank you! Autumn Olfert

Sent from my iPhone From: Diana willis To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: LGBT Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:56:14 PM

Good Afternoon,

I am writing as a citizen of Kingsburg in regards to the subject being brought forth at the next City Council Meeting, to fly a rainbow flag on the City Hall building.

I feel the only flags that should be flown are the State of California Flag and the United States Flag. NO OTHER flag should be allowed on a government building which is what City Hall represents in our community. Should you allow this, it will open the city up to any and all groups, parties, etc. to expect the same. Where do you draw the line??

I also, don’t believe a city council member should be allowed to use their platform for their personal agenda, which I feel is what Jewel Hurtado is doing. What she is doing is very wrong.

I VOTE NO TO HER MOTION.

Thank you for your time.

Diana Willis Accounting License #0C14443 [email protected] Kingsburg Insurance/Reedley Insurance Central Valley Crop Insurance (559)897-5811

From: Robin Boss To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: LGBTQ Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:00:53 PM

We do not want the LGBTQ flag to be flown in front of city hall or anywhere in our town. Please include this In your public comment. Sincerely, Robin Boss

Sent from my iPhone From: Hali Burns To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: LGBTQ Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:25:11 PM

I am opposed to the flying of the LGBTQ flag at city hall.

Thank you,

Hali Burns

Sent from my iPhone From: Tyler Grandal To: Brandon Pursell; Vince Palomar; Laura North; Michelle Roman; Jewel Hurtado; Abigail Palsgaard Subject: LGBTQ Flag Opposition Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:41:34 PM

Dear City Council Members,

I would like to express my opposition to flying an LGBTQ flag in front of city hall during the month of June. Individuals can express themselves however they would like to on their own property but I feel it has no place in our small community. Any council members who vote to pass this request will not be receiving my vote or support in the future.

Respectfully,

Tyler Grandal Family Tree Farms From: Jennifer Burns To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: LGBTQ Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:50:34 AM

I am opposed to the flying of the LGBTQ flag at city hall.

Thank you,

Jennifer Burns

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1400 Ellis St. Kingsburg, CA 93631 Office: 559-207-3000 Direct: 559-341-8203 BRE lic #01752999 From: Danish Dancers of Fresno To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: LGBTQ pride month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:08:26 PM

Hi Abby. I would like to make it known that Brad and I do not support or agree with our town supporting LGBTQ pride month. A person's sexual preference is not something to fly from an official public building. I don't need to share my preferences, and I don't want to know about other people's. Putting a rainbow flag on City Hall will only put a wedge between people instead of drawing them together in love and harmony. Please do not let our town support pride month.

Sincerely, Christin and Brad Holt and Rebecca Holt From: Carla Dignan To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH RESOLUTION Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:33:17 PM

I do not agree with the LGBTQ Pride Month Resolution. I would like to see it tabled for future discussion. Thank you. Please include in the record. From: sheri balakian To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: LGBTQ pride month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:38:29 PM

I was just made aware of a presentation on the agenda for Wednesday night, May 19th’s meeting regarding proclaiming June LGBTQ Pride month. I am writing as a member of the larger community around Kingsburg because I love this town and really hope that you will uphold the values this town was built on and continues to treasure! My great grandmother was the first woman to drive a car down the Main Street of Kingsburg and my roots in this town run deep. Kingsburg became the town it is because of the many churches and strong families that became the center of this village. LGBTQ pride week flies in the face of all the people, past and present, who love God and have values that are opposite to the LGBTQ agenda. No one group should be celebrated for their lifestyle choices, especially when they are extremely offensive to such a large percentage of the population. This would be an anti-God, anti-family move that would be detrimental to such a charming, family friendly city. Please do not proclaim June LGBTQ pride month!!! Sincerely, Sheri Balakian

Sent from my iPhone From: huckabayjjjr To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: LGBTQ Vote Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:28:12 PM

I was born at the Kingsburg Hospital and have lived here all my life. We grew up feeling loved and safe. In fact at times we even had people care for us so much that when we got home our parents already knew what we had been doing. We had and still have a deep respect for our police officers and know they have a tough job. Our town also has a sweet unity, a joy, a respect that shows towards the young to the elderly. We have differences but we don’t try to bring that up but instead focus on things that unit us and bring joy. In this time of craziness our town has stayed United and whenever I’ve been out of state or out of country I can’t wait to return to Kingsburg because we have stayed sane and have stayed away from the lies the news so wants us to believe. We chose common sense and did not give into the fear they want to press upon us. We have wisely opened our town and have been fairly good about being kind and letting people choose to mask or not mask. We have had sweet High school sport and our children have had normalcy. In fact Kingsburg has thrived through this adversity staying with a can do attitude rather than a fearful hideout attitude. With this emotional explosive topic as LGBTQ our sweet small town does not need to blow up with opinions and divisions but to be wise and give the individuals the right to put a flag in their own yard and keep our town’s opinion neutral. This way we can love each other and stay United. I’m actually sad you as the city council have to even be bothered with the worldly politics that are being pressured upon towns everywhere. What’s interesting is the LGBTQ want to be normal and yet normal doesn’t get special days let along special months. If you decide to have this it will only open up a can of worms that we don’t need. So in parting please be careful, chose what is best for the town of Kingsburg, it’s so hard to hold on to what is right and so easy to lose never to come back. Look to the future not the instant gratification that is so the trend of the day. Stay strong be brave and stay away from division. Lifetime resident, Julie Huckabay

Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS From: P 1 To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: LGBTQ+ Open Meeting on May 19, 2021 Public Comment Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:15:32 PM

May 18, 2021

Dear Kingsburg City Counsel My name is Patrick Kertzman I have lived and raised my three children, in this lovely and quaint town, for the past 25 years. During that time, I have been very active, in this community, by coaching soccer, baseball and girl’s softball, including coaching softball, at Rafer Johnson Junior High School. In addition, I have served on the Restorative Justice Commission and have been a Parent Representative at the elementary, junior high and high school levels. During that time, I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with hundreds of Kingsburg youth, parents and professionals. In my professional career, I spent 42 years, as a Clinical Social Worker, primarily working with the adolescent population. During my career, I have had the opportunity and pleasure to meet and counsel youth and adults, with their struggles with hate, violence and intolerance, because they were a part of the LGBTQ+ community. Most of the hate, violence and intolerance towards them, was due to peoples’ lack of understanding and knowledge, which often leads to fear, intolerance and hate, that, unfortunately, is reinforced by the adults in their lives! I'm writing to you, today, to show my support, that our City Council votes to recognize June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Many cities, throughout the country, have come to realize the importance and responsibility to recognize members of the LGBTQ+ community, in their Community and to not tolerate any hate, violence or intolerance towards these members of their Community. A proclamation, to recognize June 2021, as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, will show a commitment to mutual respect and equity for all of its citizens. Kingsburg can support our LGBTQ+ community’s right to live without fear and show that our city is inclusive to All its citizens, including the LGBTQ+ and people of color residents. The, recent, Black Lives Matter Rally was a beginning towards this goal. Now, it is time, to do the same for our LGBTQ+ residence. The message this City Council can send to our LGBTQ+ residents and all our residents, is that LGBTQ+ residents are seen, accepted, and are part of the Kingsburg community. Communities that support diversity and inclusion efforts help reduce rates of hate, violence and intolerance towards others. Hate, intolerance and non-acceptance towards others has led to hate crimes, against these individuals/communities and a high youth suicide rate, in these communities. Proclaiming June 2021 LGBTQ+ Month and flying the rainbow flag would say Kingsburg cares about these residents, and that there is no place for bullying, hate or intolerance in our city, just like they did with the Black Lives Matter Rally. Thank you for your time and I strongly urge you to support this proposal, brought forward by Council member Hurtado. Sincerely, Patrick C. Kertzman, MSW

Sent from Outlook Eric and Lori Sanders

Kingsburg, CA 93631

May L8, 2021

Kingsburg City Council Members,

As a lifelong resident of Kingsburg, I call on each member of the city council to vote no on allowing June be declared LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and fly a rainbow flag at city hall during the month of June. Not only will this create disunion, it goes against the vast majority of beliefs within our community. lt also opens the door to any and all activists to come into our community and demand the same allowance be provided them.

As noted on the actual agenda as "Strategic Goal(s) Met", how can this even be suggested to "lmprove Community Communication", when in all reality it will be doing the exact opposite; causing division?

Please include this letter, encouraging board members to vote no, in the public comment segment of the meeting, and enter it into the official record as well.

Sincerely, 6\ L? Eric and Lori Sanders From: Janelle Wilgenburg Subject: LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation Motion Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:15:43 PM

Dear Mayor North & City Council, I am a current resident of Kingsburg, CA and I am writing to you because I strongly oppose the LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation motion and am asking that you vote against it. My friend, Erin Davis, recently emailed you as well and I completely agree with everything that she said in her email and could not think of a better way to state my opposition to the motion so I am sending you a copy of what she wrote. Here is a copy in case you did not receive her message. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely, Janelle Wilgenburg

" Dear Mayor North & City Council, I am writing as a resident of Kingsburg to strongly oppose the LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation motion. After reading the motion, I agree that Kingsburg is a town where all should feel welcome, and certainly people who identify with and/or support LGBTQ+ are welcome too. As a person who loves Jesus, I don't look at people as "gay" or "straight"...instead, I see each person as someone who is created and sustained by God, each with a desperate need to be loved and to be reconciled to God. Having said that, I do accept and love every person, treating them with respect and kindness always. However, committing homosexual acts is sin. And because is is sin, to display a LGBTQ+ rainbow flag at our City Hall would sate that it is acceptable to commit homosexual acts and that is wrong. Kingsburg does not need to (nor should it) display the rainbow flag to prove that its residents love a homosexual person; we show each person by our actions that we love them. But we wouldn't be loving them if we condoned and accepted the sin in their life. Just like a good father loves his child but hates and corrects his child's sinful behavior, so we should love all people, but hate the sin (whatever that sin is) in their life and not support that sin. I know that we live in a world where nobody wants to be told that what they are doing is wrong or sinful, but as a community that largely loves God, we need to be willing to be the Light in the darkness even if it's unpopular. I am praying for each council member and for each one of us that make up the Kingsburg community.

Sincerely, Erin Davis" From: Erin Davis To: Abigail Palsgaard Cc: Laura North Subject: LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation Motion Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:11:27 AM

Good morning,

Per Mayor North's request, please include my email to the City Council below in the public comments.

Thank you so much!

Erin Davis

------Forwarded message ------From: Erin Davis Date: Mon, May 17, 2021, 10:18 PM Subject: LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation Motion To: , , , , , Erin Davis

Dear Mayor North & City Council, I am writing as a resident of Kingsburg to strongly oppose the LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation motion. After reading the motion, I agree that Kingsburg is a town where all should feel welcome, and certainly people who identify with and/or support LGBTQ+ are welcome too. As a person who loves Jesus, I don’t look at people as “gay” or “straight”…instead, I see each person as someone who is created and sustained by God, each with a desperate need to be loved and to be reconciled to God. Having said that, I do accept and love every person, treating them with respect and kindness always. However, committing homosexual acts is sin. And because it is sin, to display a LGBTQ+ rainbow flag at our City Hall would state that it is acceptable to commit homosexual acts and that is wrong. Kingsburg does not need to (nor should it) display the rainbow flag to prove that its residents love a homosexual person; we show each person by our actions that we love them. But we wouldn’t be loving them if we condoned and accepted the sin in their life. Just like a good father loves his child, but hates and corrects his child’s sinful behavior, so we should love all people, but hate the sin (whatever that sin is) in their life and not support the sin. I know that we live in a world where nobody wants to be told that what they are doing is wrong or sinful, but as a community that largely loves God, we need to be willing to be the Light in the darkness even if it's unpopular. I am praying for each council member and for each one of us that make up the Kingsburg community. Sincerely,

Erin Davis From: Brooke A Helm To: Laura North; Jewel Hurtado; Michelle Roman; Vince Palomar; [email protected]; Abigail Palsgaard Subject: LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:27:43 PM

To Our City Council Members,

I'm writing to you in regards to flying a LGBTQ+ flag in front of City Hall for the month of June. I'd like to let you know I oppose this and do not want this motion passed. I am all for people expressing themselves on their own property, but feel that it should not be expressed downtown in our community.

Thank you, Brooke Grandal (Helm) From: Katina Latham To: Abigail Palsgaard Cc: Brandon Pursell; Vince Palomar; Laura North; Michelle Roman; Jewel Hurtado Subject: LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proposal Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:13:41 PM

Dear Council Members,

I read the proposal about the LGBTQ Pride Month made by Ms. Hurtado and I wanted to take the time to share my opinion on the matter with you all. I live in Kingsburg's District 1 and have for many years. I was shocked to learn that this proposal came from my district, since myself, neighbors, friends and family in my community do not support this proposal. I do not feel Ms. Hurtado is representing the people of my district, but rather pushing an agenda on us and onto Kingsburg as a whole. I ask the council members to hear the voice of our community in district 1 and vote no on this proposal.

Kingsburg has a unique values based culture that needs to be protected from those who want to make it like everywhere else. We aren't like everywhere else and that is what makes Kingsburg special. Please protect our town and vote no.

Respectfully, Catherine Latham From: Paul Nielsen To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: LGBTQ+ Pride Month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:21:05 AM

I am writing to encourage the Kingsburg City Council to recognize June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

I am not a resident of Kingsburg but my cousin is and I'm very proud of his advocacy and hard work to make this happen. Being proud is a good thing in this case because it allows me to appreciate and value the contributions of this young man. It enriches my life.

This is a chance for Kingsburg to feel the same kind of pride. Pride is not just for the LGBTQ+ community in regards to itself, it is also for the community in which they live. Pride in their accomplishments and contributions to Kingsburg and a way for it to show that they are valued as equal members.

I hope the City Council will approve this measure, everybody will be richer for it.

Sincerely,

Paul Nielsen Los Angeles From: Shane Mulligan To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: LGBTQ+ Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:42:21 PM

To whom it may concern, I would like to express my opinion on the matter of flying "the rainbow flag". I do not think a city should be forced to do this divisive action. I believe this will only fuel hate and divide a great town. I do not believe, to my knowledge, there being any laws or ordinances that ban any and all LGBTQ+ gatherings. That being said, I'm not in agreement with celebrating a group of people that are not oppressed in our community. We embrace and love everyone from every background in this town. I believe that flying the American flag is a much better idea and it represents every person from every background!

Regards, Shane Mulligan Kingsburg resident From: Trent Jackson To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: LGBTQRZ Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:17:43 PM

It seems like there is a discussion to have June as a LGBT month in Kingsburg. I understand the pressures of the world to pursue this direction. The reality of it is that elected officials should never push their version of morality. Instead they are to protect citizen, foster commerce and build infrastructure. If I was an elected official I would not consider have a month dedicated to Christian because that would not be my place even though I am a Christian. My point is that the council has a job and that job is not to pressure a town into someone’s personal beliefs. Please stand up for Kingsburg or it will go fast.

Trent From: Joan Roehlk To: Abigail Palsgaard Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:54:51 PM

I am against the pride flag being flown at City Hall for the month of June. From: Rodney Johnson To: Abigail Palsgaard Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:23:19 PM

Dear city council,

I am writing to you to express my concern about the issue of the LGBTQ flag being flown at city hall. Our community is trying, as are cities across our nation, to recover from one of the most difficult years we have ever faced, as a nation and a world. The US in particular has faced not only the COVID pandemic, but also enormous turmoil over a very difficult presidential election, racial tensions, and violence across or nation. In our city, we currently do not fly flags to honor any group except the United States, our state of California, and the Swedish flag which represents the founding of our city. I believe to fly any other flag will cause unwanted division and turmoil in our city.

Please include in the agenda remarks tomorrow night.

Sincerely, Judy Johnson

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Get Outlook for Android From: Jennifer Simonian To: Abigail Palsgaard Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:23:27 PM

To whom it may concern: As a non resident and frequent visitor to Kingsburg I’d like to express my concern over the idea of flying a flag of a particular group of people. I believe that the flag of the country I live in, the state I live in and possibly the city if there is a flag should be flown. Once you start adding “groups “to the mix, there will not be enough flagpoles to handle the volume the flags that need to be flown. I feel the same about different months being celebrated and standing out. Inevitably, someone is left out and not celebrated and that causes more tension and divisiveness then if you try to celebrate each group. Each person has the opportunity to celebrate and fly their own flags. I don’t think it is the cities duty or responsibility to take part in that. Keep it simple and keep it the way it’s meant to be.

Thank you!

Sent from my iPhone From: Becky Crass To: Abigail Palsgaard Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:04:59 PM

I do not want to see a pride flag flown at the city hall in June or anytime. Its a insult to our Christian community and to God.

-- Becky Crass From: John Fausone To: Abigail Palsgaard; Laura North; Vince Palomar; Michelle Roman; Brandon Pursell; Jewel Hurtado Subject: Message of support for LGBTQ+ pride month declaration Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:02:58 PM

Kingsburg City Council,

I am writing to voice my support for declaring June LGBTQ+ pride month.

Not a lot needs to be said here as the point should not need elaboration. By declaring June LGBTQ+ pride month we are telling our LGBTQ+ friends in the community that our town stands with them and does not seek to marginalize them in any way. It's as simple as that.

We can disagree on sidewalk placements, or how to zone a field, but we can't disagree about acknowledging the worth of our fellow human beings. As members of the city council, you get to be the ones to make this decision, and have your votes put into the record to be seen for the rest of your lives.

Do the right thing and vote in support of this declaration.

John Fausone District 1 Resident Kingsburg, CA From: To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Month of June as possible pride month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:20:51 PM

Good afternoon,

I am emailing in regards to the month of June possibly being declared pride month and the rainbow flag being displayed. I believe that the only flag/flags that should ever be flown officially in our town should be that of our state and our nation. Each individual is allowed the right to represent the activity/movement/group that they would like to at their own residence. I think that supporting only 1 group would cause further disunion within our community.

Thank you for considering my opinion, Misty Sweeney

Sent from my iPhone From: Dianne Bennett To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Month of June Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:19:13 PM

I believe God created the marriage relationship (sex) to be between a man and a woman. Genesis 2:24 Matthew 19:4-5.

I believe these to be Gods words and plan for our lives.

I do not support making the month of June a celebration for the queer community in kingsburg.

Laus Deo, Dianne

Sent from my iPhone From: Amanda Wilkins To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: NO LGBQT Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:30:54 PM

Sent from my iPhone From: kenneth boss To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: No LGBTQ Flag in KGB Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:03:11 PM

Hello County Clerk, Please include my comments in the public comment that my family does not want the LGBTQ flag flown in Kingsburg at any time. Thank you for your time, Kenny Boss

Sent from my iPhone From: Joshua Peterson To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: No LGTBQ Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:56:47 PM

Sent from my iPhone From: Sheri Irigoyen To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: No on LGBQT Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:21:45 PM

Sent from my iPhone From: Jenny Woods To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: No on lgbqt Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:17:21 PM From: Robert Bejarano To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: NO on Pride Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:43:09 AM

I would like to cast my vote, no on pride flag From: Aaron Winslow To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: No rainbow flag at city hall... Kingsburg Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:49:22 PM

Good afternoon The good citizens of Kingsburg, CA do not want a rainbow flag flying at our city hall in Kingsburg. The rainbow flag represents nothing for Kingsburg and its residents and especially all our children. It is a horrible flag and would misrepresent the Christian values of our great town of Kingsburg. It has no place in our town. Vote no on the rainbow flag Aaron Winslow Kingsburg, CA

Sent from my iPhone From: Kari Larson To: Laura North; Abigail Palsgaard Subject: No to LGBTO proclamation Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:39:40 PM

This email is in regards to LGBTO pride month proclamation. I disagree with promoting LGBTO around town. As stated in last month's meeting, Kingsburg is an inviting town. In my opinion, we can continue to be without flying rainbow flags around town.

Kari Larson Mother of two young girls From: Danika Aguirre To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Opinion on pride flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:54:46 PM

Hello, I am against the pride flag being hung at the city hall for the month of June. I feel like the counsel woman is bringing her personal feelings into this and it should not be allowed. If the pride flag is going to be approved, there are going to be so many others that feel their flags of choice should be approved (BLM, Canadian, KKK etc). It's just going to open up a load of problems and divide our community. Whoever feels they want to celebrate "pride month" can easily display the flag at their own homes.

Thank you, Danika Aguirre From: danielrodriguez2 To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Oppose lgbt flag city hall Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:43:09 PM

Hello I live in the city of kingsburg district 2 and wanted to state my voice and strongly oppose the proclamation of flying the lgbt flag at city hall.

Thank you, Daniel From: tawny jackson To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Opposed to LGBTQ+ parade Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:28:14 PM

I would like to send a longer email to you but I am at my daughters tennis match at the moment. I am strongly against this Pride month or even parade or both coming to the town of Kingsburg. Kingsburg doesn’t not need to display the LGBTQ+ flag to love on the community. That drives more division. Tawny Jackson

Sent from my iPhone From: Rob Sandquist To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Opposition to agenda item 4.1 May 19, 2021 City Council Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 4:12:25 PM

Dear Mayor North and Honorable Members of the Kingsburg City Council,

I oppose and respectfully request you and the Kingsburg City Council Members do not act on the proposed proclamation to declare June LGBTQ+ pride month in Kingsburg. All people are created in God's image and Jesus commands us to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. We must all try to live peaceably with our neighbors.

The fact is that a proclamation supporting a specific group of people creates division in our community. If the council wants to recognize Kingsburg citizens it should do so based on character, service to the community, and merritt. Characterizing and dividing people by sexual orientation, skin color, or other immutable characteristics does not unite us. It divides us. Literally. It also sets bad precedent.

We must love our LGBTQ+ neighbors and recognize them for their service and contribution to our community. We must NOT recognize them based solely on identity. The proclamation as written does the latter, not the former.

We, the citizens of Kingsburg, elected you council members to represent us all, not a small minority. Please do NOT act on or support the proclamation to declare June LGBTQ+ pride month in Kingsburg.

Respectfully submitted,

Rob Sandquist From: Kara Meyer To: Abigail Palsgaard; Laura North Subject: Pride Flag - NO!!!!! Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:31:40 AM

Hello,

My name is Kara Meyer and I live at here in Kingsburg and I would like to voice my opinion about council member Jewel Hurtado's request to hang a rainbow flag at city hall. I am strongly AGAINST this request and ask that all other council members vote NO and do not allow this to move forward. Hurtado initially brought up at the first meeting that she wanted the city of Kingsburg to simply declare that they support the LGBTQ community, but then when she submits her agenda in writing, she reveals she wants a rainbow flag to be hung up at city hall. She was very misleading during the first meeting and I don't appreciate her lack of transparency. It tells me that she is not to be trusted since she wouldn't put it all on the table to begin with. She deceived the council members by making her request seem simpler than it actually was, which then in turn had the council members vote yes to move forward. She is misleading to the council and she is misleading to the community.

I don't feel it is necessary for Kingsburg to take a stance one way or another. We are living in a great community with great people and hanging this flag at city hall will cause division amongst the residents here. The rainbow flag is not a representation for all who live here and I think that Kingsburg has always done a great job of making the residents of this city feel united. I feel that Hurtado's motive is more personal than it is communal and I am hoping that this is evident to the other council members.

Thank you, Kara From: Gonzalo Cano To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:36:20 PM

In my opinion, there should be three flags that pertain to Kingsburg the United States flag California state flag and the Swedish flag. The city was fine without the flag. But may not be with the flag it may cause people to bash and destroy things like we saw with trump and Biden signs on peoples front lawns. Many people may just see it as a eye sore. Thanks for listening. Sent from my iPhone From: KERRY NYSTREM To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Flag @ City Hall Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:47:10 PM

Good Afternoon, I would like to express my adamant objection to the pride flag being flown at our town's City Hall during "pride" month.

City hall is a government office whose focus should be upholding the laws of the State of California and the United States of America. To honor a specific group and not all groups would be a disservice to all residents. While giving special honor to this specific group, the City would essentially be saying that every other group should also be represented individually for their personal beliefs and life choices. If that is not done then those groups could and should claim discrimination against the City that represents them.

I love Kingsburg, I have lived and raised my children here for over 20 years. I have interest vested in this great little town to see it continue to grow and prosper.

It's quite simple; by flying only the Untied States of America flag and the State of California flag the city is representing ALL residents. Any decision to additionally represent one specific group as well would in turn divide us as a whole.

We are Kingsburg We are California We are AMERICAN

We are NOT all Gay Pride

Thank you for your time and consideration Kerry Nystrem From: TERRY HAMLIN To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:58:36 AM

I do not agree with any groups flag being flown at a City building except the American flag and the flag of the City, California flag. Government should stay government not movements or groups!

Sent from my iPhone From: Cheryl Regier To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:02:37 AM

To Ms Palsgaard:

I vote NO on flying a Pride Flag.

Mrs. Cheryl Regier From: Stacey McFerran To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:15:39 AM

Hello, I wanted to express my thoughts regarding the pride flag being flown at City Hall. I believe that the government building should fly only the US Flag and the California Flag. I believe that the pride flag, whether you support or do not, causes division in our community that should not be a part of our city government.

Thank you, Stacey McFerran 559- From: Emily Flaming To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:18:31 AM

Good Morning, I have a strong feeling that we should not have a pride flag posted up on our City Hall. We are a strong Christian community and we need to keep it that way. Thank you.

Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone From: Matt Smith To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:06:22 AM

I was told to email this address to vote on the pride flag. I’m against it.

Sent from my iPhone From: Matthew Workman To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:48:40 PM

To whom it may concern;

The city of Kingsburg is a small, safe and quiet town that seems to keep out of the limelight. I believe these attributes are attractive qualities that most of our residents enjoy.

For this reason, I would like to offer my express opposition to this outlandish proposal. There is no need to align our city with any controversial ideals. Furthermore, this would only create a larger divide between the city and its citizens and among the residents, themselves.

Matt Workman From: Lonnie Loven To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: pride flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:06:41 PM

I would like to express my desire to Not have the pride flag flown. thank you, Carolyn Loven From: Shannen Zulim To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:08:54 PM

I am a resident of kingsburg and am voting against flying the pride flag downtown kingsburg.

Sent from my iPhone From: Theresa Smith To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:08:43 PM

Hi I have lived in Kingsburg for over 50 years I love this community of ours. I have seen changes over the last few years of division and it’s not good for our town. My grandaughter is bisexual so I’m not being prejudiced when I talk about this. I feel putting up this flag will divide this town more. It’s like we’re putting people in different groups by doing this. Let’s put up a Mexican flag for the Mexicans that live in this town. An Asian flag for all the Asians that live in this Town.This could go on and on it’s just opening up a can of worms. This world has become a I can do anything I want world and it will backfire on us sooner or later. Let’s just all work together and pull together as a community and except everyone as they are. We don’t need to hang a flag for everyone’s different personalities or preferences. Thank you for listening.

Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone From: To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:12:26 PM

I am against the Pride Flag being flown the month of June at the City Hall.

Janis Conklin From: Joan Roehlk To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:31:00 PM

I am against the Pride flag being flown at City Hall.

Joan Roehlk From: Brenda Deason To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:43:34 PM

Dear City Council,

I would like to go on the record as opposed to hanging a Pride Flag at City Hall for a month. It is primarily about sexuality, and I do not think that is an appropriate subject to celebrate citywide. I feel that sexuality is a private matter.

Brenda Deason Kingsburg Resident From: Danielle Danielson To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride flag flown at city hall Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:06:14 PM

Good afternoon,

It has come to my attention that there is a vote going on whether or not a pride flag flown at city hall should be allowed. Based on the history of the LGBTQ+ being a marginalized group in the past and currently.

I am in FAVOR of the pride flag being flown at city hall in honor of Pride month. It is important that as a community we understand that the LGBTQ+ community is still under discrimination and feels that Kingsburg is willing to support and create a safe welcoming environment.

Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter.

Danielle R. Danielson From: [email protected] To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: pride flag proposal in city of kingsburg Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:23:40 PM

To whom it may concern:

I would like to personally submit my letter against having the pride flag flown in the city of Kingsburg. I personally have children that are in the LGBT community however I do not feel that we need a specific flag flown in our town supporting this group of individuals. If we start at this point where do we stop? How many flags representing how many groups do we need to start flying? Where do we draw the line? We just need to keep it to our current flags representing our state and our country and leave it at that. If this is approved then we will need to start representing our other groups that aren’t thought of highly enough like flying our flag with the blue line for our police, and the one with the green line for our military and then we will need to have one that has a red line for our fire and rescue… I’m sure you can see where I’m going with this. Our town and the people that live in it recognizes that we value all races, genders, sexual orientations, ages and the people that live in it. We do not need to post a special flag to acknowledge that fact. We need to not bend to the will of our young councilperson just because she wants to jump on the bandwagon with the “woke” societal trends.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Gonzalez Resident of Kingsburg

From: Stacy Farrell To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Flag Vote Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:08:21 AM

My vote is No. Against pride flag being flown.

We can all be accepting of each others beliefs and life choices without flying it on a flagpole. What’s next, flying a BLM flag? This is a slippery slope. I would hope that the community would also support the opposite, flying a straight pride flag, Christian flag, or a Trump flag... etc. see what I mean... SLIPPERY SLOPE. This is a city building, and should be reserved for the American flag and California flags ONLY. Anyone is welcome to fly whatever flag they choose on their own property, go for it. From: Eli Macha To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Flag Vote Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:59:50 AM

I vote against the pride flag being flown at City Hall. My name is Eli Macha and I live at in Kingsburg. From: Chad Danielson To: Abigail Palsgaard; Michelle Roman Subject: Pride Flag Vote Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:03:03 PM

To whom it may concern, I have noticed that there will be a vote on whether the pride flag will be flown at city hall and I just wanted to say that I whole heartedly support the flag being flown. As a graduating member of the class of 2006 at Kingsburg High School I will always be great full that i was taught inclusivity and acceptance by my school and community. I grew up with all kinds of different people and learned that their trials and tribulations were just as valid as my own. I made many LGBTQ+ friends in my time in the Kingsburg School system and I would hate for them to feel and see that they are unsupported by their community. Inclusivity and acceptance do not mean that you have to have the same feelings and interests that they do. It means that you acknowledge they have the right and freedom to make their choices. Hanging the flag isn’t just a way to show support of the LGBTQ+ community here in Kingsburg but it also shows that we as a community support people standing for rights and freedoms. With May being mental health awareness month I think it is also important to look at the implications of not flying the pride flag. Growing up in a group that is considered a minority and often times an outcast from family and friends can have terrible implications on mental health. Teenage suicide rates in the LGBTQ+ community is 1.5 to 3 times higher than the rate for heterosexual youth. It’s estimated that 5 to 10% have attempted suicide. An action as simple as flying a flag and showing support may seem small but it can have major implications in showing a person they are accepted. Just as casting a vote that can ultimately commit to public record a condemnation of a group can have major implications. Imagine finding out your city voted against you as a person. It maybe be easy to shrug that off saying that’s not what you are voting for but really it is. You are voting on water our community as a whole will publicly stand with or denounce members of a group of people that are part of this community. I urge you to vote for city hall to fly the pride flag with pride. Be the Kingsburg that teaches its children inclusivity and acceptance.

Chad Danielson KHS class of 2006 and current resident. From: Janelle To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Flag Vote Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:11:53 AM

Voting for whether the “pride flag” should be hung at City Hall.. NO!

City Hall is a government building, and only needs two flags flown- our State flag and The American Flag . Flying the gay pride flag is opening a can of worms and will lead to a slippery slope. We can acknowledge gay pride month and show support in other ways.

Janelle Baker District 1 Sent from my iPhone From: Jessica Parker To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: pride flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:30:25 AM

I vote against this.

Jessica Parker From: [email protected] To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride flags Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:58:09 PM

We oppose flying any flag other than the flag of the United States or State of California outside of City Hall. No other flags should be flown on City property.

Alissa Helm

Sent from my iPhone Dear Council Members,

Hello everyone, My name is Sarah Chrisman. I was asked if I would participate in a public comment in favor of this Pride Proclamation.

Pride. When was the last time you felt proud of yourself? It could be something big or something small. I felt small while having to hunker down in the closet. Being too scared to show anyone for 19 years of my life that I was not straight. Within the walls of this small conservitive town, I felt trapped. I was envious of those in high school that were so confident enough to be out and proud of who they were regardless of the town judging them for it. For those who want to claim that this Pride month in their “christain town” would simply allow their children to be gay, you are wrong. This would allow anyone and everyone to feel just a little more comfortable in their own skin, regardless of who they love.

When asked if I would participate in coming forward for this, I was scared. I felt as though I was that little girl who was scared to come out of the closet again. I have been out for just about three years now. Been in my relationship with my girlfriend for 2 years. I still get scared that something will happen to me or to her simply because of who we love. It is 2021, we should not have to live in this fear. This starts with spreading love and acceptance to all no matter who they love or how they present themselves. “This can really help those who are young, with a story similar to mine be more comfortable with being their true selves”. This statement is what I had sent to show how excited I was to be part of this. This is my hometown and it would be so amazing to see this type of progression of how far this town has come. Thank you.

Kingsburg Resident,

Sarah Chrisman From: Kristyn Warren To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:40:59 AM

Hi,

Just writing to give my opinion of June being dedicated to pride month. I believe this will cause more diversity in the town and we should not dedicate any month to any type of organization.

Thanks!

Kristyn Warren

Sent from my iPhone From: Kacie Peacock To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:47:48 AM

I’m against pride month in Kingsburg. As we all know everyone is entitled to their opinion and sexual orientation I feel like it’s discrimination towards Straight persons. It is a sin to live this lifestyle. So to encourage a sinful lifestyle is not something I agree with. We are all sinners and saved by grace and I fully believe everyone can be saved if they repent of their sins. I would hate to see our sweet Christian based town support sin. From: Paiton Coelho To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:41:09 PM

Hi!

I wanted to write and express my concern over flying pride flags and addressing this loaded social emotional issue into the city. Each person is entitled to their own opinion, but the city should not participate in such a statement nor should they have any stance on what citizens do in their personal life. Every person here is free, and that is why America is so great. We are free to make our own choices in our lives, but to bring government into personal decisions is not a choice I support.

Respectfully,

Paiton Lackey From: Kristyn Warren To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:40:59 AM

Hi,

Just writing to give my opinion of June being dedicated to pride month. I believe this will cause more diversity in the town and we should not dedicate any month to any type of organization.

Thanks!

Kristyn Warren

Sent from my iPhone From: Samuel Marshall To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:35:19 AM

I am unequivocally opposed to Gay Pride month and pride flags flying in Kingsburg. From: Garrett Marshall To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:52:02 AM

Please do not fly the gay pride flag in Kingsburg. I oppose this stance as well as Kingsburg supporting gay pride month.

Garrett Marshall From: Kristine To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:27:54 PM

To Whom it may concern,

I am writing in regards to the upcoming City Council meeting where they will discuss if we should annually celebrate pride month. My feeling is that if we follow through with this and allow a month long celebration it will cause an even greater division of our community. I personally have family members of the LGBTQ community and love and adore them for who they are. We are a community that supports, we pull together and are there for each other. This will divide us. If past this, it will be the beginning of more groups stepping up wanting their celebration which in turn will cause more division. Lets be a community that supports all. My vote is a no on allowing Pride month. Stop the division

Sincerely, Kristine Johnston From: Sharp, Julie To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:40:21 PM

Hello, I just wanted to write to you to give my opinion of June being dedicated to pride month. I believe this will cause more division in our town and I’m against it. I believe that the only flags that should be flown should be our State and Nations flags.

Thank you,

Julie Sharp Kingsburg, CA 93631

From: Jenn Rossotti To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:47:41 PM

Hi Abigail,

I’m writing in regards to the proposal to be voted on at today’s city council meeting. My understanding is that it has been proposed that the city of Kingsburg fly a rainbow flag for the month of June, as that has been designated nationally/internationally as Pride Month.

I wanted to write because I feel conflicted about whether or not the city should choose to do that. I personally do not take issue with the flag being flown during the month of June. I feel like that is a relatively benign and perhaps even nice(?) thing to do for those who the flag represents. My conflict comes not from a personal issue with anyone’s lifestyle or sexual orientation but with the general direction I see the world headed. I’m having a difficult time deciding if gesture of this sort hurts more than it helps. I see so much tribalism everywhere I look and it seems to me we would be much more progressive if we focused on what we as residents have in common rather than how we are different.

I would prefer the city chose to honor individuals or even groups of individuals for doing honorable things. I don’t think simply being born a particular way is reason for special recognition. I do believe that those who are part of the LBGTQ+ community should be proud to be so and I am happy that as a group they have designated a time of year to celebrate that together. I think that is important for group cohesion and belonging, and all around acceptance. However, I’m just not sure if the city as an entity needs to make comments on the matter. To my knowledge there aren’t any barriers to individuals or organized groups in the city to celebrating the month of June as Pride month. I would venture to say that if a group of individuals wanted to organize a public event in celebration of Pride as a group the city would be perfectly fine with it, as would the vast majority of residents.

Lastly, I just want to suggest that the proposal can be interpreted to have an emotionally manipulative hidden premise. That premise being that Kingsburg is not accepting of LGBTQ+ persons and that in order to fix this problem the city needs to make such a gesture to prove that it is not unaccepting. I do not believe Kingsburg, generally speaking, is hostile or unaccepting of LGBTQ+ community. It has been my experience that the vast majority of residents in this town do not take any issue with people living their lives exactly how they chose as long as it remains within the boundaries of the law.

Thank you and I greatly appreciate your taking the time to read this.

Sincerely,

Jenn Rossotti From: Jennifer Silva To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:22:40 PM

Dear Abigail,

The idea of celebrating the achievements of any group of people seems noble. All people regardless of their background or personal preferences are valuable and are worthy of dignity and respect. As a Christian, it is difficult to distinguish between the rules and precepts of God and the love that we are called to share. I’ve thought a lot about the LGBTQ+ organization over the past several years and how this group, and what their organization stands for, fits within my faith. People in my family are gay. People I have worked with are gay, transgender and lesbian. I love them and I respect them, but I can not celebrate their lifestyle because the Bible is clear that their lifestyle is in opposition to the Lord’s will. It is defined as sexually immoral. There are many ways the Bible defines sexual immorality and many ways in which we sin against God. Homosexuality is not the the greatest sin nor should people who commit it be characterized as the worse sinners or be judged at all. They certainly shouldn’t be discriminated against. All our decisions to believe in God or to believe what the Bible says is true is an individual choice between that individual and the Lord. The Bible is clear that we have a choice to make in our faith and furthermore we get to choose how we will walk once we've decided we do have faith. The issue for me is celebrating what the Bible calls sin. I simply can’t support that. I denounce descrimination. I denounce hate. I support those in the LGBTQ+ community as individuals, but I will not celebrate any sort of sin. Asking me to make peace and accept anything defined as sin in the Bible would be an abandonment of my faith.

I understand that not all people are Christians and the Bible is not the standard that all people choose to live by. I respect that, but I’m speaking from a Christian perspective. I’m speaking for thousands of Kingsburg residents who do call themselves Christians. It is not my standard, it is the standard created by God in His holy scriptures.

While I oppose pride month in Kingsburg primarily for religious reasons I also oppose it fundamentally. Gay, bi-sexual, lesbian, these are sexual preferences. Why do I need to celebrate the sexual preferences of anyone? This is a private matter. What do we tell our children we are celebrating? Why does a gay mans sexual prefence need flag waving associated with it? It’s just rather strange when you think of it. Remove discriminatory laws. Punish hate crimes to the fullest extent of the law, but there is no reason I need to celebrate what satisfies someone sexually.

Furthermore, I would like to remind councilwoman Hurtado that she is a representative leader. We live in a republic. This means she is not self-serving, but a representative of those in her community. I hope her bringing this agenda item to the council is a request from her constituents. Not those outside of our community and not her own agenda as this would be a breach of her powers and a lack of integrity on her part. There are so many things that we can unite around. It is unfortunate that she has decided to put forth her energy in something that has divided our community. From: Paige Coelho To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:29:02 PM

Hello!

I wanted to write in expressing my concern over a Pride Month in Kingsburg and flying the pride flag in town. While we as American citizens are each granted the entitlement to our own opinions, this is too charged an issue for the city to take such a stance on and make such a bold statement as to flying the pride flags/hosting a pride month. We are free to make our own decisions in our personal lives and at our own homes, but for the city of Kingsburg to involve itself in such an issue is discouraging. I hope the city does the right thing and does not allow itself to partake in a pride month/flying of the pride flags.

Respectfully, Brandon & Paige Lamborn From: Gina Chappell To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride month flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:40:55 AM

Here is my opinion/vote: I am completely against these pride flags being up anywhere in this town. We can be welcoming and supportive to all people who come to our town or reside in our town without having to fly flags or giving special privileges to someone’s personal set of beliefs or lifestyles they choose.

The mere fact of this pushes lifestyle choices on others who don’t support it. Everyone is free to choose. But we don’t have to support these decisions on the platform that is proposed. God design us to be able to create new life between a man and a woman. Homosexuality is a sin. We need to take a stand and stop being swayed by the immorality of men/women/children.

Thank you, Mrs. Chappell From: Peter Grandal To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Month Proclamation Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:16:00 AM

Dear Kingsburg Council Members, We are writing in response to Councilwoman Hurtado’s request to honor the LGBTQ community by flying their flag in front of city hall for the month of June. We want you to know that we oppose this idea and ask you to NOT approve this motion. We are not opposed to the LGBTQ community or their freedom to fly their flags on their own property. However, we believe the city should stick to the business of running the city and not be pulled back and forth by every social agenda that any particular councilperson feels like supporting that day, year or season. Please continue to keep Kingsburg, our wonderful, happy, peaceful little town free from political and social agendas. As both life long residents of Kingsburg we ask you to please not go down the slippery slope of pleasing individuals and their personal agendas. Thank you, Peter and Lisa Grandal

Please include this in public comment. From: Emily Grandal To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Month Proclamation Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:19:52 AM

Dear City Council Members, I am writing to you in response to councilwoman Hurtado's request to fly the gay pride flag in front of city hall for the duration of gay pride month. I do not have a problem with the LGBTQ community and believe that those who are in this group should feel comfortable in the town that they call home. However, I am not in favor of Ms. Hurtado's request. Any resident can fly this flag in front of their home if they choose but I do not think that the city of Kingsburg should take a stand on this social agenda. I, along with many other residents, are not interested in our small town taking any stands such as this. If we make this statement, think of all the other statements we'll inevitably have to make in the future. This will be a slippery slope for our town. In addition, I believe that this will cause division amongst the residents of Kingsburg which is something we should avoid as our country is already so divided. Again, I am not interested in the city of Kingsburg taking this stand and would prefer if our city councilors, staff, and residents focused on city business. If Ms. Hurtado would like to fly a gay pride flag in front of her home she is more than welcome to. But please don't allow her to push our great town down a slippery slope of social agendas. Thank you, Emily Grandal

Please include this in public comment From: Chad bennett To: Abigail Palsgaard; Laura North Subject: PRIDE Month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:32:44 PM

Hello,

I would like to make a public comment regarding the upcoming vote on PRIDE month.

Our city does not need to have an entire month celebrating a lifestyle of very few of our citizens. We, as a community need to be welcoming of all, and respectful of people with different ethnicities, lifestyles, disabilities, etc. However, this is taught to our children as they grow up and will continue to positively influence our community going forward.

Creating a PRIDE month will in no way help to bridge relationships between the community members. It is also not restitution to those that feel they have been mistreated. We need to show our love daily to all in our community, and this starts at home, not with a flag flying at city hall.

Please vote NO on this measure to make June PRIDE month.

Respectfully, Heather Bennett From: Veronica Ramos To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:18:53 PM

Kingsburg, Ca 93631 From: To: [email protected] Subject: Proclamation of June as LGBTQ+ as Pride Month in the City of Kingsburg Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:13:14 AM

Good morning Mayor and City Councilmembers. I am sending this email to you in support of the Proclamation of June as LGBTQ+ as Pride Month in Kingsburg. I am very encouraged that our small town is contemplating this proclamation and am hopeful that you will vote in favor of this action.

As an almost 30 year resident of Kingsburg, I have seen a lot of positive change in my little town and I think this proclamation is a move in the right direction. Our youth need to know that they are accepted in their own town. There are too many disenfranchised youth who identify as LGBTQ+ and many turn to self hate because of a lack of acceptance and unfortunately, self harm. We must rally around our youth and adults in our community and provide love and acceptance. This proclamation would prove that all are welcomed in Kingsburg.

The Lord calls on us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Our LGBTQ+ in our community are our neighbors and it is time Kingsburg, as a community, stand up and proclaim that love.

I am hopeful that you will vote in favor of this proclamation. Thank you.

Laura Moreno

Kingsburg, CA 93631

From: Jodi Wiggs To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Rainbow Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:01:46 AM

To Whom It May Concern,

I writing in regards to having the rainbow flag hung during the month of June.

I am AGAINST it. If any flags should be flown other than the State, Swedish and American flags, it should be the thin blue line, red line and green line flags. Those flags represent men and women, no matter their sexuality, that work everyday to protect the citizens of our town, state and country. We don’t need flags for any type of movement. We need flags that are uniting and not bringing division.

Thank you,

Jodi Wiggs Kingsburg Resident From: Lisa Beck To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Rainbow flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:11:26 PM

ABSOLUTELY NOT ON THIS PLANET EVER!

Sent from my iPhone From: To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Rainbow flag Date: Monday, May 17, 2021 2:55:21 PM

Good afternoon Ms. Palsgaard,

It has come to mine and my husbands attention recently that the city council will be voting on whether or not to fly the rainbow flag in Kingsburg. I am a resident of Kingsburg and was actually born here. I do not want to start displaying flags other then the State flag and the American flag. I believe once we open that door we will have to oblige every group and or cause that is out there. I know that Kingsburg is a wonderful caring and accepting town. There is no need for us to have to display a groups flag or banner to prove that they are welcome here. Our town spirit provides that already. The City Council need to vote against displaying flags of groups and causes across the board.

My husband and I would also like to know who represents our district, here's our address: Kingsburg, CA

Thank you, Scott and Mona Kuhlemeier From: Stephanie Weathers To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Rainbow flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:26:24 PM

Hello

I am a concerned resident of Kingsburg for 17 years. I do not believe it necessary to display the rainbow flag. I am against it. The only flags that ought to be displayed on government buildings is our American flag and our state flag. The rainbow represents God's promise to not allow flooding on the face of the earth. Sincerely, Stephanie Weathers From: Ruth Ekberg To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Rainbow Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:37:30 PM

Hanging a rainbow flag for even one day in the city of Kingsburg should Not be allowed. God created the rainbow and promised to everyone that He would never flood the entire earth again. What are we promoting to all of the children in this town? Why promote a sin that is against God's laws, to the entire city and to the entire nation. Even if a person does not believe in God or His word, God's word still prevails. God took one of Adam's ribs and made the rib into a woman and brought her to man. God's holy word says, This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife so that the two become one. Genesis 2:21-24. God made a promise that He would never flood the entire earth again like He did in Noah's time by sending his rainbow after a rainfall. A concerned citizen

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: Patricia Yates To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Rainbow Flag Flying at City Hall Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:57:52 AM

NO——. NO FLAG at all flying at City Hall—- Trish Yates

Sent from my iPhone From: Megan Rios To: Abigail Palsgaard; Laura North Subject: Rainbow Flag Proposal Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:04:47 PM

Good afternoon,

I recently learned that there is a proposal to begin hanging a rainbow flag in the month of June in downtown Kingsburg. As a resident of the community, I would like to recommend that this not be approved.

Kingsburg is a wonderful community. I am not from here and am considered to be a minority, yet I have never felt discriminated against or unwelcome as I wander downtown or attend local events. The people I see represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities, beliefs, religious affiliations, etc, and yet these people come together freely and participate comfortably in our community events.

Hanging a flag other than that of our nation, state, or community is more divisive than unifying as it is preferential treatment rather than the general welcome that we as Kingsburg residents regularly extend to people of all identities.

For the sake of unity in our community, I recommend that we reject this motion.

Megan Rios From: Sharon Guss To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Rainbow Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:45:22 AM

Who gave the city the permission to raise that flag? Do you really think this represents the citizens of Kingsburg? I don’t think so. You are not there to satisfy a council persons personal views but the entire of Kingsburg. Take it down.

Sent from my iPhone From: Michele Buckner To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Rainbow flag/pride month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:24:58 PM

As a Kingsburg resident I urge the city council to vote NO on putting a Pride or rainbow flag up at city hall. It is supposed to be inclusive of a certain group but I think it is actually not inclusive Are we going to allow a flag for every group or organization? Private individuals or businesses can put any flag they want but Kingsburg City Hall should remain neutral and support just one group The only flag I would support is American, California, first responders, Veterans or Swedish Thank you! Michele Buckner Street Kingsburg -- Michele Buckner Davidian Sent from Gmail Mobile From: Emily Navarrette To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Re: City council meeting may 19th Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:19:42 PM

I vote no!! Thank you

On Tue, May 18, 2021 at 3:07 PM Emily Navarrette < wrote: Hi my name is Emily and I am emailing to let the city Council know that I oppose having the gay pride flag flown at city Hall. If we’re going to do that for gay pride then we need to do it for other things as well throughout our city and celebrate every aspect of our city. Dad‘s being great dad’s! Homeschool moms being great homeschool moms.....and so on!! -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- Sent from Gmail Mobile From: BMRUEGGE To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: RE: My vote on LGBQT Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 4:15:01 PM

Sorry this is Betty Ruegge.

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On Tue, May 18, 2021 at 3:20 PM, Abigail Palsgaard wrote:

Hello, I notice your email didn't have a name. For your comment to be included in the public record for the 5/19/2021 City Council Meeting I will need your first and last name for the record. Thank you!

Kind regards,

Abigail Palsgaard

From: Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:18 PM To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: My vote on LGBQT

Vote No.

Sent from AT&T Yahoo Mail on Android From: Julie To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Re: Please include in public comments Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:01:16 AM

Julie Snyder

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 18, 2021, at 10:51 AM, Abigail Palsgaard wrote: > Hello, I notice your email didn't have a name. For your comment to be included in the public record for the < 5/19/2021 City Council Meeting I will need your first and last name for the record. Thank you! > > Kind regards, > > Abigail Palsgaard > > -----Original Message----- > From: Abigail Palsgaard > Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:47 AM > To: Julie > Subject: RE: Please include in public comments > > Hello, > > Your comment was received and will be included in the public record for the 5/19/2021 City Council Meeting. > > Kind regards, > > Abigail Palsgaard > > -----Original Message----- > From: Julie > > Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:41 AM > To: Abigail Palsgaard > Subject: Please include in public comments > > I don’t want to see the city of Kingsburg take a stand on pride month. This is a personal decision > > Sent from my iPhone From: TXO EXODUS To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Re: Pride Flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:38:35 AM

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On Tue, May 18, 2021 at 11:22 Abigail Palsgaard wrote:

Hello,

Your comment was received. For your comment to be included in the public record for the 5/19/2021 City Council Meeting I will need your first and last name for the record. Thank you.

Kind regards,

Abigail Palsgaard

From: TXO EXODUS < Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:09 AM To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride Flag

My vote is against this. I don’t know if there is anything else I need to do but I was told to email you my vote. It’s not a national symbol like old glory or the California republic flag so this does not need to fly on our city’s government buildings. If people want to show their support they can do it on their own time/property From: Gina Chappell To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Re: Pride month flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:35:56 PM

Oops. Sorry.

Gina Chappell

Kingsburg, Ca 93631

Thank you, Mrs. Chappell

On May 18, 2021, at 11:46 AM, Abigail Palsgaard wrote:

Kind regards,

Abigail Palsgaard

-----Original Message----- From: Gina Chappell < Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:41 AM To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Pride month flag

Thank you, Mrs. Chappell From: Johanna Pena To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Re: Pride Support, Public Comment Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 4:01:59 PM Attachments: image001.png

I see. The following is what I would like to have as a part of the public record: I have been a resident of Kingsburg since 2003, so I have grown up in our schools and our community all of my life. Growing up, there was no mention of gay or transgendered individuals or any sort of community anywhere in our town. Instead of having positive role models to look up to, I remember myself and my fellow gay, lesbian and everything in between peers being harassed and bullied for our identity. It is crucial for the next generation of people to feel safe and accepted in our community. LGBTQ+ individuals are worthy of being who they are without any sort of backlash from community members solely because of who they love and being human. So far, we have failed our children in our schools in keeping them safe and accepted for who they are. Having a PRIDE month can be a giant leap forward in making Kingsburg a safe community for all individuals. From: June Hess To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Re: proposal for May 19th council meeting Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:37:44 PM

Please vote NO on the proposal for the LGBTQ Pride Month resolution. Include this in the record.

June Hess -- Svensk Butik June Hess 1465 Draper St. Kingsburg, CA 93631 (559)859-7872 cell (559)897-5119 Svensk Butik From: Linnea Hess To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Re: proposal for May 19th council meeting Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:30:50 PM

Please vote NO on the proposal for the LGBTQ Pride Month resolution. Include this in the record.

Linnea Hess From: To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: RE: Rainbow flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:49:34 AM

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------Original message ------From: Abigail Palsgaard Date: 5/18/21 11:36 AM (GMT-08:00) To: Subject: RE: Rainbow flag

Kind regards,

Abigail Palsgaard

From: Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:12 AM To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Rainbow flag

I strongly vote no! The City Hall is not the place for this.

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

From: Rodney Johnson To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Regarding the vote to fly the LGBTQ flag at city hall Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:14:49 PM

Dear city council,

Sincerely, Judy Johnson

Get Outlook for Android From: Jennifer Silva To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Regards to June being Pride Month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:50:14 PM

Good Afternoon, I wanted to take the time to write and express my feelings about June being Pride month for LGBTQ+ month. I want to start off by saying my feelings have nothing to do about someones choice about being LGBTQ+, I love and appreciate everyone for who they are. I feel like this would open the door for everything to have a month of dedication and I don't feel like it would be productive in bringing people together, but rather tear people further apart. It won't change anyone's opinions on how they feel about the matter. This I believe will only cause more diversity in our town. I don't believe we should dedicate any month to any one type of organization. I feel like flying a flag is only a gateway to other things that would follow. I feel like our town should only fly flags of that of our nation and our state.

Thank you for your time,

Jennifer Dodd From: lupe alvarado To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Ruling on pride flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:21:26 PM

I am a resident of Kingsburg and have been for about 40 years. My 5 children attended school here in Kingsburg. I am opposed to the request of Pride flag. My opinion is the your selection of lifestyle is your own personal business . You do not need to announce it. There are so many flags we could fly especially the Blue Line Flag. How many would be opposed to this? Allowing this flag will cause much division in our beautiful city. People have a choice of lifestyle and as long as it is not forced on us then continue on....

Sent from my iPhone From: Kimbi Sigle To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Statement of support for PRIDE Month to be read Wednesday May 19 Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:32:30 PM

Dear Kingsburg City Council,

As a music educator of over 25 years, I have had the privilege of educating thousands of students so far in my career. Music provides us a way to communicate emotions and to be expressive without words. Music is what truly makes us human and allows us to express our humanity.

Music in an inclusive space. Musicians accept everyone for who they are and who they want to become. I have been fortunate to serve many LGBTQ+ youth throughout my career in Kingsburg. I am so happy to provide a safe space for these students to be themselves and to be an ally and support them.

I happen to have two moms. These two lovely women have navigated the world in a very different way than typical spouses so the idea that we here in Kingsburg can celebrate June as PRIDE month is so very exciting!

I thank you for supporting this proposal! Our students will benefit from seeing the city affirm it's inclusivity!

Sincerely, Kimbi Sigle

(559) From: Chris Peterson To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: to be included in the 19 May city council record meeting Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:28:52 PM

REQUESTING TO BE INCLUDED in the RECORD

Dear City Council~~

Kingsburg is a special and unique place to grow up in and to live. In fact, Kingsburg has often been referred as the “jewel of the Central Valley.” If you didn’t grow up here you have to actively choose to live here and anytime a person makes a choice to live in a specific place the decision is made with care and insight. The same kind of care and insight should be the thinking behind ALL City Council decisions with the understanding of the special place---this jewel we call Kingsburg. The suggested resolution to be presented in front of the City Council this week to “[fly] the rainbow flag at City Hall during the month of June annually,” should have ALSO had the care and insight behind it….so much so that if the Council truly understood how special Kingsburg is the resolution would have NEVER been suggested. SHAME on this City Council for even considering this! And TRIPLE SHAME to City Councilperson Jewel Hurtado for forcing her personal agenda and that of other negative forces in her capacity of a city council person in this town! She has become a divisive and radical force that does not belong in Kingsburg! Let her fly the rainbow flag in front of her home… but… wait…. She owns no home! Along that line, has she ever been a part of the adult salary-earning work force or just a mere political toy used by evil forces to create divisiveness? The people of Kingsburg have rallied behind businesses and traditional community events this past year to support each other and to keep the sparkle of this quaint town. We don’t the need device problems that such a “rainbow” revolution would create. Frankly, I do not care who consenting adults want to sleep or play with or the company they keep. The applies to all the City Council members. However, when elected representatives of Kingsburg allow her/his radical agenda to overtake common sense and decency and create division forthcoming from their and allow personal pogroms to take precedent over what is best for the community there is something rotten within the City Council Chambers and the “jewel” does not shine!

There are at least 23 “remembrances and recognitions” for the month of June. Why has this device one been chosen to reign over City Hall? If you want to give some recognition during the month of June, then give it to ALL those 23 groups!! Do not create a problem that does not exist! This City has countless alleys, sidewalks, and streets in dire need of repair. There are still a few blighted buildings in town that need attention. Local businesses are still trying to recover from a forced closure and loss of revenu. There are some graffiti issues. And then, there is the disgusting cockroach problem in the depths of our sewers that needs some serious attention. I am sure that are other really important issues that the City Council should focus on, but, for some inane reason the City Council wants to force a divisiveness rainbow flag proclamation issue down the throats of its citizens. SHAME ON YOU CITY COUNCIL!!

Sincerely,

Chris G. Peterson

Kingsburg CA 93631

"Rejoice in what may at first appear to be a tragic bit of serendipity that truly ends up being a prodigious serving of blessing in disguise." ~~ Drottning Chris Peterson, Dec. 2015

From: Leah Jackson To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: To be included in comment Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:23:45 PM

NO...LGBQT KIRBY JACKSON

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: Dina Lou Wright To: [email protected] Subject: Vote for tonight Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:22:47 AM

HIGHLY AGAINST THE LBGTQ FLAG AT CITY OFFICES

REGARDS,

DINA WRIGHT From: Bill Dodd To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Vote No Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:38:46 PM

Dear Council Members, Thank you for all the time and work you put into our community. I appreciate you! I was raised in Kingsburg and have lived here for almost 60 years. My husband and I have raised our three children here. We embrace the conservative christian values our town offers. I am disappointed that Council Member Hurtado thinks that it’s necessary to impose her sexual orientation lifestyle in the community. I respectfully request that you decline Council Member Hurtado’s request for this proclamation, preserving the culture of our community. Vote No!

Sincerely,

Tami Dodd From: Tyler Carlson To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Vote No for gay pride month Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:56:15 PM

Please put up for public comment

For the Mayor and city counsel members, Please do not vote to pass through the gay pride month agenda. Firstly, I am Shocked that you declare a month when Kingsburg has had not a single day dedicated to anything. How is this not to be passed to the people for a vote? You are now in the position to represent the families and the values that they hold. I would encourage you to read our preamble and recall the values written in that statement. In no where in that statement is there the value of sexuality. Sexuality is not the identity of Kingsburg but rather Kingsburg holds it highest values with family, neighbors, and Swedish traditions. How then, can holding a pride month that celebrates sexuality represent and uphold the values of the majority of your citizens? I also want to remind you all that this is not a case of discrimination or intolerance. As Wednesday arrives, be aware that this is the format for equal opportunity, for everyone’s voice to Be heard. Your vote will reflect those voices and I implore you to vote against this motion. Intolerance does not allow others to speak, discrimination would not allow counsel woman Hurtsdo to put this on the agenda. Allowing these things is equal representation. Now it is your turn to represent the families that have equal passion in disagreeing with having a LGBTQ month. Have the courage to uphold the values of the people and do not fall into the false argument that by voting “no” you are a bigot. Thank you

-Tyler C

Sent from my iPhone From: Allison Swanson To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Vote no on flag Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:38:25 PM

Good afternoon, My vote is NO for the vote for the gay pride flag. I believe the city council should not fly anything other then the US and California Flag. City hall should be a representation of the city and the whole city does not support each matter the same.

Thank you, Allison Swanson

Sent from my iPhone From: Jackson Huckabay To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Vote No on lgbtq Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:56:54 PM

Sent from my iPhone From: Jonas Huckabay To: Abigail Palsgaard; Laura North Subject: Vote no Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:23:01 PM

LGBTQ+ Pride month should not be a city celebration. Our town should not spend any funds on the personal pride of a few out spoken individuals in our community.

Sent from my iPhone From: Yvette Scott To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Wednesday meeting Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:55:24 PM

To whom it may concern,

Good afternoon! My name is Yvette Scott and I’m a resident of Kingsburg. I am writing to oppose the projected motion to establish pride month annually every month of June and for a rainbow flag to be flown as well. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely, Yvette Scott

Sent from my iPhone From: Becky Muxlow To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Wednesday’s LGBTQ decision Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:33:32 PM

Dear Amy,

Sent from my iPhone

Sent from my iPhone From: Becky Muxlow To: Abigail Palsgaard Subject: Wednesday’s LGBTQ decision Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:06:35 PM

Hello, Can you please include my email in the public comment before 3:30 today?

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PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM, THE COUNCIL CHAMBER WAS OPEN AT 50% CAPACITY (including City Council Members and City Staff) TO THE PUBLIC. PUBLIC ALSO HAD THE OPTION TO CALL 1 (425) 436-6335 PASSCODE 5290024 TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS. WRITTEN COMMENTS WERE TO HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED BY MAIL OR EMAIL TO [email protected]. THE CUT OFF FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS WAS 05/04/2021 at 4:30pm. THEY WILL NOT BE READ OUT LOUD.

Invocation was given by Mayor Laura North, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Laura North. 6:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION MEETING: Call to Order and Roll Call – Mayor Laura North called the Regular Meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order at 6:06 P. M. Council Members present: Jewel Hurtado, Vince Palomar, Brandon Pursell, Jr., Michelle Roman, and Mayor Laura North.

Staff Present: City Manager Alexander Henderson, City Attorney Michael Noland, City Engineer Dave Peters, Public Works Director Daniel Galvez, and City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard. Public Comments: None Approve Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member Hurtado, seconded by Council Member Palomar, to approve the Agenda, as published. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Presentations: Certificate for Kingsburg Elementary Charter School District for their efforts during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Mayor North presented Dr. Wes Sever with the certificate. Dr. Sever commented that the District wants the best for kids.

Certificate for Kingsburg Joint Union High School District for their efforts during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Mayor North presented Mr. Thom Sembritzki with the certificate.

National Public Works Week Proclamation. Public Works Superintendent Daniel Galvez stated that it is an honor to be here to represent the Public Works Department. There have been lots of changes and the staff has not missed a beat. A motion was made by Council Member Roman, seconded by Council Member Hurtado to approve the National Public Works Week Proclamation. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Kingsburg City Council Minutes 05/05/2021

Consent Calendar: A motion was made by Council Member Roman, seconded by Council Member Palomar, to approve the items appearing on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

5.1 Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the April 21, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard. Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office

5.2 Check Register: Ratify/approve payment of bills listed on the check register for the period April 15, 2021 through April 28, 2021 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Grace Reyna. Sponsor: Finance Department

5.3 Adopt Resolution 2021-018- Master Fee adjusting the fee for Summer Recreation Program Fee. Staff Report Prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard. Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office

5.4 Adopt Resolution 2021-019 and Approve the Amendment and Novation Agreement between Municipal Resource Consultants and MuniServices, LLC and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Kingsburg. - Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson. Sponsor: City Manager’s Office

5.5 Adopt Resolution 2021-020 and Accept the Funding Claim for Local Transportation Funds (TDA) and State Transit Assistance Funds (STAF) apportionment and authorize the Finance Director to sign and submit the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Transportation Funding Claim. - Staff Report by Finance Director Alma Colado. Sponsor: Finance Department

5.6 Approve Koster Extraterritorial Water Service Agreement - Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters. Sponsor: Engineering Department

REGULAR CALANDER

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update- Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson. Sponsor: City Manager’s Office

Presentation by City Manager Alexander Henderson – Mr. Henderson stated that demand for vaccination is low. It could be because Johnson & Johnson was pulled. We only had 100 new appointments last week. Johnson & Johnson has been re-released and we are hoping to get more doses. A pop-up clinic was discussed and maybe having a Johnson & Johnson clinic at Fire Station 1 during Swedish days. He stated that we are hoping to have doses for our paramedics to administer, as needed, in the field. There is still no guidance on the ARPA funds.

Informational- No Action Necessary

Bethel Avenue / Sierra Street Roundabout Median Alternatives Sponsor: Engineering Department Kingsburg City Council Minutes 05/05/2021

Presentation by City Engineer Dave Peters – Mr. Peters gave an update and 3 examples of roundabout center island concepts. Council asked about pedestrians that may want to take pictures and asked about sidewalks. Council liked the coffee pot with the blue sign around the bottom.

No action necessary.

Proposed Capital Improvement Projects for FY2021-2022- Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson. Sponsor: City Manager’s Office

Presentation by City Manager Alexander Henderson – Mr. Henderson reviewed the Capital Improvement Projects list for FY 2022. There are 54 projects that have been selected, based on priority as outlined by respective Department Heads, for a total of $5.8 from various funding sources.

There was brief discussion with Council Member Roman asking if the owners of the council chamber would help with the recarpeting. Council Member Palomar commented that Madsen Avenue, from Sierra to Stroud, is really bad. City Engineer Dave Peters said that they are working on getting it fixed this summer. The Linnaea Villa project was discussed. Council Member Palomar said that the county part of the road on Mehlert is the worst. Dave Peters said that we have reached out to the County and haven’t heard back. Mr. Henderson said that we have also reached out to the County Supervisor in the area and their funding process makes it difficult for them to just do a project.

No action necessary.

CalPERS Discussion- Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson. Sponsor: City Manager’s Office

Presentation by City Manager Alexander Henderson – Mr. Henderson spoke about the City’s pension fund and the City’s unfunded liability. He reviewed the history and three different options for paying down the unfunded liability. The City is doing a hybrid of making their own trust and making extra payments. He stated that we should have an up-to-date number in August.

Informational- No Action Necessary

Council Reports and Staff Communications

Community Services Commission – Mayor North reported that they met and discussed grants.

Public Safety Committee – Council Member Palomar reported that they will be meeting later this month.

Chamber of Commerce – Council Member Pursell reported that they have not met.

Economic Development Committee – Council Member Roman reported that they have not met.

Finance Committee – Council Member Pursell reported that they met about CIP and Rescue Act funding and CalPERS.

Planning Commission – Mayor North reported that they have not met. Kingsburg City Council Minutes 05/05/2021

South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA) – Council Member Hurtado reported that they have not met.

Downtown Business Improvement District Board – Council Member Hurtado reported that they met this morning, approved their budget, and had social media management quotes presented. The Board is looking to hold a town hall.

Council of Governments – Council Member Roman reported that north bound Sierra is closed until July due to Caltrans Project.

Council Member Reports – Council Members Roman and Hurtado met with Congressman Valadao and discussed parks and train stoppage problems in our town. We discussed ARPA and showed him the downtown. We also discussed the Veteran’s funeral parades and how neat it was to see the streets lined with supporters.

Mayor North brought up the rental assistance in town. She stated that she would like to get the word out. She mentioned the Chamber dinner is 5/27 and Swedish Days.

City Manager’s Report- City Manager Alexander Henderson reported that 1536 21st Avenue is going to auction.

Future Agenda Items:

Council Recognition and Proclamation of the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Kingsburg. Sponsor: Council Member Hurtado

Council Member Hurtado stated that she is asking to add this topic to the next agenda to be discussed and she is asking for a proclamation. She stated that she believes actions are stronger than words. She shared a story of support and stated that she would like to get direction to bring it as an agenda item. Council Member Palomar asked if we do this for other groups? He said that he remembers discussing this before. Council Member Pursell asked for clarification. City Attorney Michael Noland said that tonight you are deciding if you want it on the agenda for discussion and action at a future meeting. Mayor North said that she wants to be clear that if we open this up, in the future we can get more requests. She said that is fine, she just wants to make sure we are aware of this. Council supported putting it on the agenda.

Adjourn Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting. Mayor North adjourned the meeting at 7:36 P. M.

Submitted by:

______Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk Accounts Payable Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date

User: gracer Printed: 5/12/2021 1:31 PM

Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount 79445 3005 AFLAC 04/30/2021 863.54 79446 3006 AIRGAS NCN 04/30/2021 833.74 79447 3007 ALERT-O-LITE, INC. 04/30/2021 1,624.53 79448 3018 ANDERSON STRIPING & CONSTRUCT 04/30/2021 2,863.50 79449 3020 ANGELICA TEXTILES SERVICES COR 04/30/2021 298.90 79450 4307 AT & T MOBILITY 04/30/2021 486.31 79451 3030 AT&T MOBILITY 04/30/2021 925.52 79452 3054 BSK ASSOCIATES 04/30/2021 1,290.00 79453 4429 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC 04/30/2021 705.00 79454 3954 CAPE ACCOUNTING 04/30/2021 50.00 79455 3067 CARDMEMBER SERVICE 04/30/2021 15,112.78 79456 3068 BARBARA CARPENTER 04/30/2021 877.50 79457 3074 CENTRAL SANITARY SUPPLY 04/30/2021 256.49 79458 3080 CHADS AUTO GLASS 04/30/2021 60.00 79459 3101 CITY OF SANGER 04/30/2021 1,312.75 79460 4340 DAWSON-MAULDIN, LLC 04/30/2021 158,654.75 79461 UB*00043 CONNI DELINGER 04/30/2021 5.79 79462 3147 DIVISION OF STATE ARCHITECT 04/30/2021 160.00 79463 3149 DOOLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. 04/30/2021 893.75 79464 3152 E C N POLYGRAPH & INVEST 04/30/2021 200.00 79465 4229 EBA&M CORPORATION 04/30/2021 150.00 79466 3158 ENER POWER 04/30/2021 1,093.00 79467 3188 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF 04/30/2021 311.15 79468 4410 JUSTIN GIBSON 04/30/2021 23.00 79469 4236 PHIL GRIJALVA 04/30/2021 600.00 79470 3994 GUARDIAN 04/30/2021 6,740.92 79471 3222 HENRY SCHEIN, INC. 04/30/2021 1,798.18 79472 3225 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 04/30/2021 4,698.05 79473 4440 J'S MOBILE DETAILING 04/30/2021 4,000.00 79474 3248 KAHN, SOARES & CONWAY, LLP 04/30/2021 6,078.75 79475 3625 KINGSBURG MEDIA FOUNDATION 04/30/2021 762.81 79476 4470 Le Deit & Sons Glass 04/30/2021 38.70 79477 3275 LIEBERT, CASSIDY, WHITMORE 04/30/2021 342.00 79478 3277 LINCOLN AQUATICS 04/30/2021 912.22 79479 4471 BRYAN LOPEZ 04/30/2021 90.00 79480 3282 MAACO COLLISION REPAIR 04/30/2021 350.00 79481 4329 MCI COMM SERVICES 04/30/2021 36.93 79482 3844 NATHAN MOON 04/30/2021 42.00 79483 3797 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. 04/30/2021 11,278.41 79484 4230 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES 04/30/2021 11,718.46 79485 3300 MuniServices/Avenu 04/30/2021 450.00 79486 3307 NELSON'S ACE HARDWARE 04/30/2021 2,378.32 79487 3961 OoSoSHARP, LLC. 04/30/2021 3,140.37 79488 3315 P G & E 04/30/2021 42,685.43 79489 4469 LABORATORY OF FORENSIC SVS'S SACRAMENTO04/30/2021 COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY 2,385.44 79490 3537 SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL SHELTER 04/30/2021 1,750.00 79491 3368 SIGN RANCH BY ROD'S CUSTOM SIGNS04/30/2021 408.16

AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date (5/12/2021 1:31 PM) Page 1 Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount 79492 3369 SILVAS OIL COMPANY, INC. 04/30/2021 4,857.54 79493 4142 SPARKLETTS 04/30/2021 76.04 79494 4028 SUPERIOR POOL CARE 04/30/2021 2,600.00 79495 3416 VERIZONWIRELESS 04/30/2021 225.36 79496 3493 VILLAGE TIRE SALES 04/30/2021 22.00

Total for 4/30/2021: 299,518.09

ACH 3231 ICMA RETIREMENT CORPORATION - WIRE05/07/2021 1,062.50 ACH 3470 Internal Revenue Service - ACH 05/07/2021 45,264.26 ACH 3471 Employment Development Department - ACH05/07/2021 8,594.76 ACH 3472 CalPERS - ACH 05/07/2021 35,264.51 ACH 3475 Empower 05/07/2021 3,314.46 ACH 3476 CHILD SUPPORT STATE DISBURSEMENT05/07/2021 UNIT - ACH 471.22

Total for 5/7/2021: 93,971.71

Report Total (58 checks): 393,489.80

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Meeting Date: 05/19/2021 Agenda Item: 5.3; 5.4 & 5.5

CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT

REPORT TO: Mayor North & City Council

REPORT FROM: Alma Colado, Finance Director REVIEWED BY: AP

AGENDA ITEM: Initiating Proceedings for The Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for Landscape Assessment District No. 93.01 for Fiscal Year 2021-22.

ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance __ Resolution ____Motion ______Receive/File

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Kingsburg currently levies and collects special assessments for Landscape Assessment District No. 93-01 to offset the cost of the maintenance, servicing, and operation of landscape and lighting improvements within public easements and right-of-ways, parks, open spaces and appurtenant facilities throughout the District. Each year the Council must approve the annual levy of assessments within the District to fund the coming fiscal year budget for the District.

RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL Staff recommends that the City approve resolutions initiating proceedings for the annual levy and collection of assessments, preliminary approve the Engineer’s Report and declaring the City’s Intention to levy assessments within Landscape Assessment District No. 93-01 for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S) None.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION/KEY METRIC The City has prepared resolutions initiating proceedings to levy and collect assessments to fund the cost of maintenance of landscape improvements within Landscape Assessment District No. 93-01. The attached resolution also sets a date of June 16, 2021 for the public hearing. At that time the Engineer’s Report and resolution approving the levy will confirm the levy and authorize staff to place the assessments on the County tax rolls to be collected through the property tax bills.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FISCAL IMPACT:

1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? Yes 2. Is it Currently Budgeted? Yes 3. Budgeted, Which Line? Landscape & Lighting District 93-01 Fund 759

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY The amount of $103,670.70 will provide funding for the City’s Landscape maintenance assessment district, whereby each property owner, through property tax assessments, participates in the upkeep of common areas located within their housing subdivision.

ATTACHED INFORMATION 1 Resolution 2021-021 2 Resolution 2021-022 3 Resolution 2021-023 4 Engineer’s Report.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-021

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG, COUNTY OF FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 93-01 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION; AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council hereby proposes to levy and collect annual assessments for the City Assessment District No 93-01 (hereinafter referred to as the “District”), and to levy and collect assessments against the lots and parcels of land within such District to pay for the costs and expenses of the improvements described in Section 3 hereof for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, being Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code (the "Act") and as provided by Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

Section 2. The general location and boundaries of the District including the amendment to the boundaries is shown on maps on file in the office of the City Clerk, and is incorporated herein by reference, and open to public inspection. The designation of the existing District is as follows: “Kingsburg Assessment District No. 93-01”. The District includes the following zones:

Pheasant Grove, Phases 1 and 2, Tracts 4210 and 4635 Goldcreek Estates, Tract 4659 Pheasant Grove, Phases 3 and 4, Tracts 4751 and 4769 (a.k.a. Kings Estates) Kingsburg Country Estates, Phases 1 and 2, Tract 4900 and 5005 Sierra Ranch West, Phase 1, Tract 4950 Kingsburg Country Estates, Phase 3, Tract 5068 Sierra Ranch West, Phase 2, Tract 5089 Sierra Ranch, Unit No. 6, Tract 5151 Sierra Annexation, No. 9, Tract 5177 Annexation No. 10, Tract 5087 Annexation No. 11, Tract 5610 Annexation No. 12 Annexation No. 13 Annexation No. 14, Tract 6094

Section 3. The proposed improvements may be briefly described as follows: the operation, maintenance and servicing of turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, irrigation, lighting systems, entry monuments, walls, drainage systems, park facilities, and associated appurtenances, located in public places within the boundaries of the District. These improvements include all necessary service, operations, administration, and maintenance required to keep the above-mentioned improvements in a healthy, vigorous, and satisfactory condition.

Section 4. The City Council hereby designates Willdan Financial Services as the Engineer for the purposes of these proceedings and orders the Engineer to prepare and file with the City Clerk a written report in accordance with Article XIII D, Section 4 of the California Constitution and Article 4 (commencing with Section 22565) of Chapter 1 of the Act for that portion of the fiscal year 2021/2022 commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. Such Report shall refer to the District by its distinctive designations.

Section 5. Lots or parcels within the District that are owned or used by any county, city, city and county, special district or any other local or regional governmental entity, the State of California or the United States shall be assessed unless the City demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that such lots or parcels receive no special benefit from the proposed improvements.

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I, Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk of the City of Kingsburg, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2021-021 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of Kingsburg City Council held on this 19th day of May 2021, by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilmembers Noes: Councilmembers Absent: Councilmembers Abstain: Councilmembers

______Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk City of Kingsburg

RESOLUTION NO. 2021-022

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG, COUNTY OF FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE ENGINEER IN CONNECTION WITH THE ANNUAL LEVY OF AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 93-01 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/22, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code (the "Act") and as provided by Article XIII D of the California Constitution, by its previous Resolution No. 2021-021 initiated proceedings for the annual levy and collection of assessments of the City Assessment District No. 93-01 (hereinafter referred to as the “District”) as described on maps of the District on file in the office of the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference, and the levy and collection of assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of land within such District for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 and ordered the Engineer, Willdan Financial Services, to prepare and file a written report in accordance with Article XIII D, Section 4 of the California Constitution and Article 4 of Chapter 1 of the Act.

Section 2. The Engineer has prepared and filed with the City Clerk of the City of Kingsburg and the City Clerk has presented to the City Council such report entitled "City of Kingsburg, Assessment District No. 93-01, 2021/2022 Engineer’s Annual Levy Report” (hereinafter referred to as the "Report") which pertains to the annual levy of assessments and the amendment to the boundaries of the District.

Section 3. The City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Report, and the Report is hereby approved as filed. ********* I, Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk of the City of Kingsburg, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2021-022 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of Kingsburg City Council held on this 19th day of May 2021, by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilmembers Noes: Councilmembers Absent: Councilmembers Abstain: Councilmembers ______Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 2021-023

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG, COUNTY OF FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENT FOR THE CITY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 93-01 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. By its previous Resolution No. 2021-021, the City Council initiated proceedings pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, commencing with Section 22500 (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") and as provided by Article XIII D of the California Constitution, for the levy and collection of annual assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of land within, and for consideration of an amendment to the boundaries of the existing City Assessment District No 93-01 (hereinafter referred to as the “District”) described on maps on file in the office of the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference, for fiscal year 2021/2022 and ordered the Engineer, Willdan Financial Services, to prepare and file a written report in accordance with Article XIII D, Section 4 of the California Constitution and Article 4 of Chapter 1 of the Act. The Engineer has prepared and filed a written report (the “Report”) with the City Clerk, which pertains to the annual levy and collection of assessments and amendment to the boundaries of the District; and by previous resolution, the City Council approved the Engineer's Report.

Section 2. The City Council hereby (1) finds that the public interest and convenience requires; (2) declares its intention to order the annual levy and collection of assessments and to levy and collect assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of land within such District for that portion of the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 to pay the costs and expenses of the improvements described in Section 3. For Kingsburg Country Estates Phase 3, Sierra Ranch West Phase 2, Sierra Ranch Unit No. 6, Sierra Annexation No. 9, Annexation No. 10, Annexation No. 11, Annexation No. 12, Annexation No. 13 and Annexation No. 14 the assessments proposed by this resolution were approved by the property owners pursuant to a mailed ballot election conducted in accordance with Article XIII D of the California Constitution. For these Zones the City Council in subsequent fiscal years may thereafter impose the assessment at any rate or amount that is less than or equal to the amount authorized for Base Fiscal Year for each Zone, increased each year based upon the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, for the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward (“CPI”), as determined by the United States Department of Labor, or its successor without conducting another mailed ballot election. The Base Fiscal Year being 2004/2005 for Zones Kingsburg Country Estates Phase 3, Sierra Ranch West Phase 2, Sierra Ranch Unit No. 6, 2006/2007 for Sierra Annexation No. 9, 2007/2008 for Annexation No. 10 and Annexation No. 11, 2010/2011 for Annexation No. 12, 2015/2016 for Annexation No. 13 and 2016/2017 for Annexation No. 14. The Engineer shall compute the percentage of difference between the CPI for February of each year and the CPI for the previous February, and shall then adjust the existing assessment by an amount not to exceed such percentage for the following fiscal year. Should the Bureau of Labor Statistics revise such index or discontinue the preparation of such index, the Engineer shall use the revised index or a comparable system as approved by the City Council for determining fluctuations in the cost of living; and the current CPI has been determined to be 1.56% calculated from the average of All Urban Consumers for San Francisco- Oakland-Hayward Area.

Section 3. The proposed improvements may be briefly described as follows: the operation, maintenance and servicing of turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, irrigation, lighting systems, entry monuments, walls, drainage systems, park facilities, and associated appurtenances, located in public places within the boundaries of the District. These improvements include all necessary service, operations, administration, and maintenance required to keep the above- mentioned improvements in a healthy, vigorous, and satisfactory condition.

Section 4. The general location and boundaries of the District including the amendment to the boundaries is shown on maps on file in the office of the City Clerk, and is incorporated herein by reference, and open to public inspection. The designation of the existing District is as follows: “Assessment District No. 93-01.” The District includes the following zones:

Section 5. Reference is hereby made to the Engineer's Annual Levy Report, on file in the office of the City Clerk and open to public inspection, for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the amended boundaries of the District and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District.

Section 6. Notice is hereby given that Wednesday, the 16th day of June, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall of the City of Kingsburg, 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, California, is the time and place fixed for a public hearing by the City Council on the question of the levy and collection of assessments for fiscal year 2021/22 against lots and parcels of land within the District. At the hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard.

Section 7. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of the public hearing by publishing this resolution not less than one time and not less than ten days prior to the above hearing date as set forth in Section 6 and in accordance with law.

Section 8. The City Council hereby designates Alma Colado telephone number (559) 897-5821, to answer inquiries regarding the hearing, protest proceedings, and procedural or technical matters.

Section 9. Lots or parcels within the District that are owned or used by any county, city, city and county, special district or any other local or regional governmental agency, the State of California or the United States shall be assessed unless the City demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that such lots or parcels receive no special benefit from the proposed improvements.

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I, Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk of the City of Kingsburg, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of Kingsburg City Council held on the 19th day of May 2021, by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilmembers: Noes: Councilmembers: Absent: Councilmembers: Abstain: Councilmembers:

______Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk City of Kingsburg City of Kingsburg Assessment District No. 93-01

2021/2022 ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT

Intent Meeting: May 19, 2021 Public Hearing: June 16, 2021

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www.willdan.com TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. OVERVIEW ...... 1 A. INTRODUCTION ...... 1 B. PROVISIONS OF THE 1972 ACT (IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES) ...... 2 C. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION ...... 3 D. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT AND SERVICES ...... 3 E. BUDGET AND LEVY SUMMARY ...... 5 II. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT ...... 6 A. GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES WITHIN THE DISTRICT ...... 6 B. DISTRICT ZONES AND SPECIFIC AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT ...... 6 III. CHANGES TO THE DISTRICT ...... 9 A. ANNEXATIONS TO THE DISTRICT ...... 9 B. DISTRICT RATE CHANGES ...... 9 IV. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT ...... 10 A. BACKGROUND ...... 10 B. SPECIAL BENEFIT ...... 10 C. GENERAL BENEFIT ...... 11 D. APPORTIONMENT ...... 11 V. ZONE BUDGETS AND HISTORICAL RATES ...... 13 A. DESCRIPTION OF BUDGET ITEMS ...... 13 B. ZONE BUDGETS ...... 15 C. ASSESSMENT RATE HISTORICAL INFORMATION ...... 16 APPENDIX A — DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS ...... 17 APPENDIX B — 2021/2022 ASSESSMENT ROLL ...... 18

I. OVERVIEW

A. INTRODUCTION The City of Kingsburg (the “City”) annually levies and collects special assessments in order to maintain the improvements that provide a special benefit to properties within Assessment District 93-01 (the “District”). The District was formed by the adoption of Resolution 93-50, on September 15, 1993. The assessments within the District are levied annually for the District pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (the “1972 Act”).

The Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (the “Report”) describes the District, any annexations, or changes to the District, and the proposed assessments for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2021/2022. The assessments are based on the historical and estimated cost to maintain the improvements that provide a special benefit to properties within the District and Zones, as described below in subsection D. The improvements within the District and the corresponding costs, including all expenditures, deficits, surpluses, revenues, and reserves, are budgeted and assessed for each Zone.

For the purposes of this Report, the word “parcel” refers to an individual property assigned its own Assessment Number by the Fresno County (the “County”) Assessor’s Office. The County Auditor/Controller uses Assessment Numbers and specific Fund Numbers to identify properties assessed for special district benefit assessments on the tax roll.

Following consideration of all public comments and written protests at a noticed public hearing and review of the Report, the City Council of the City of Kingsburg (the”City Counicl”) may order amendments to the Report or confirm as submitted. Following final approval of the Report and confirmation of the assessments, the Council may then order the levy and collection of assessments for FY 2021/2022 pursuant to the 1972 Act. In such case, the assessment information will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for each parcel in FY 2021/2022.

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B. PROVISIONS OF THE 1972 ACT (IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES) The Method of Apportionment described for the District utilizes commonly accepted assessment-engineering practices and have been established pursuant to the 1972 Act and the provisions of the California Constitution. As generally defined, the improvements and the associated assessments for any district formed pursuant to the 1972 Act may include one or any combination of the following: 1) The installation or planting of landscaping. 2) The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities. 3) The installation or construction of public lighting facilities, including, but not limited to streetlights and traffic signals. 4) The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof; including but not limited to, grading, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities. 5) The installation of park or recreational improvements including, but not limited to the following: i. Land preparation, such as grading, leveling, cutting and filling, sod, landscaping, irrigation systems, sidewalks, and drainage. ii. Lights, playground equipment, play courts and public restrooms. 6) The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing including the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including, but not limited to: i. Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvements; ii. Grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation, repair or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities; iii. Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury; iv. The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste; v. The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti. vi. Electric current or energy, gas, or other agent for the lighting or operation of any other improvements. vii. Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements. 7) The acquisition of land for park, recreational or open-space purposes, or the acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized by the 1972 Act.

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8) Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to: i. The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment; ii. The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices; iii. Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments; iv. Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services; v. Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements; and, vi. Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.

C. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are in compliance with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”), which was added to the California Constitution with the passage of state-wide Proposition 218 in 1996.

The assessments contained in this report were imposed in accordance with voter approval pursuant to the establishment of the District and annexations. As such, the City has determined that the assessments are compliant with the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID. The proposed assessments for the current fiscal year may be less than or equal to the maximum assessment rates previously approved and adopted for the District and annexations. Any proposed assessment that exceeds the adjusted maximum assessment rate is considered an increased assessment. Pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, all new or increased assessments (the incremental increase) are subject to both the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4, including a property owner protest proceeding (property owner assessment balloting).

D. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT AND SERVICES

The District provides for the maintenance, servicing and operation of landscape and lighting improvements within public easements and right-of-ways, parks, open spaces and appurtenant facilities throughout the District. The District consists of fourteen (14) district benefit Zones (“Zones”).

Each Zone has specific improvements that provide a special benefit to the parcels within the Zone. In general, improvements within the District are open space areas; parkways; and slopes; neighborhood, passive, and community parks. The improvements include: turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, irrigation systems, lighting

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systems, entry monuments, walls, drainage systems, park facilities, and associated appurtenances. Services provided include all necessary service, operations, administration and maintenance required to keep the improvements in a healthy, vigorous, and satisfactory condition.

All parcels identified as being within a Zone share in both the cost and the benefits of the improvements. The costs associated with the improvements, are equitably spread between all benefiting parcels within that Zone. Only parcels that receive benefit from the improvements are assessed, and each parcel is assessed in proportion to the estimated special benefit received.

Table I is a list of the District Zones within the District along with related tracts and the number of parcels: TABLE I: DISTRICT ZONES

Zone Description Tract(s) Parcels*

Pheasant Grove, Phases 1 and 2 4210 and 4635 88 Goldcreek Estates 4659 31 Pheasant Grove, Phases 3 and 4 4751 and 4769 79 Kingsburg Country Estates, Phases 1 and 2 4900 and 5005 64 Sierra Ranch West, Phase 1 4950 53 Kingsburg Country Estates, Phase 3 5068 30 Sierra Ranch, Phase 2 5089 61 Sierra Ranch, Unit No. 6 5151 50 Sierra Annexation, No. 9 5177 42 Annexation No. 10 5087 57 Annexation No. 11 5610 58 Annexation No. 12 N/A 5 Annexation No. 13 N/A 46 Annexation No. 14 6094 34 Total: 698 * The Parcels count for each Zone is the total parcels located in the Zone. The number of parcels levied may change. The parcel count will be updated upon receipt of the final secured roll from the County of Fresno.

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E. BUDGET AND LEVY SUMMARY

Table II shows a comparison of the FY 2020/2021 District Budgets and the proposed FY 2021/2022 District Budgets for each Zone. TABLE II: BUDGET AND LEVY SUMMARY

Fiscal Year 2020/2021

*Totals may not foot due to county’s even cent levy requirement. Fiscal Year 2021/2022

*Totals may not foot due to county’s even cent levy requirement.

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II. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT

A. GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES WITHIN THE DISTRICT

Landscape and lighting improvements provided in the District includes turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, irrigation, lighting systems, entry monuments, walls, drainage systems, park facilities, and associated appurtenances. These improvements include all necessary service, operations, administration, and maintenance required to keep the above-mentioned improvements in a healthy, vigorous, and satisfactory condition.

The costs associated with all improvements in each Zone, are collected through annual assessments for each parcel receiving benefit. The funds collected for each Zone are dispersed and used for only the services and operations provided to that Zone. The special benefits associated with the landscaping improvements and facilities have specifically:

• Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements. • Improved aesthetic appeal of properties within the District providing a positive representation of the area. • Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, and dust and debris control. • An enhanced sense of pride in ownership of property within the District and increased business opportunities resulting from well-maintained improvements associated with the properties. • Reduced criminal activity and property-related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties in the District through well-maintained surroundings and amenities including abatement of graffiti. • Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels within the District by moderating temperatures, providing oxygenation and attenuating noise.

B. DISTRICT ZONES AND SPECIFIC AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT

Pheasant Grove, Phases 1 and 2 – Zone consists of residential tract numbers 4210 and 4635. Improvements include maintenance of turf area, trees, landscape and irrigation system, and wall along Rafer Johnson Drive adjacent to and fronting the Pheasant Grove Subdivisions.

Goldcreek Estates – Zone consists of residential tract number 4659. Improvements include maintenance of turf area, trees, shrubs, landscape and irrigation system, and fence surrounding the temporary ponding basin and park area located along 10th Avenue south of Silverbrooke Street within said subdivision.

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Pheasant Grove, Phases 3 and 4 – Zone consists of residential tract numbers 4751 and 4769. Improvements include maintenance of shrubs, trees, landscape and irrigation system, and wall along Sierra Street fronting Phase 4 of the Pheasant Grove subdivision, and maintenance of the special concrete crosswalks at intersections within the boundaries of the subdivision.

Kingsburg Country Estates, Phases 1 and 2 – Zone consists of residential tract numbers 4900 and 5005. Improvements include maintenance of turf area, trees, landscape and irrigation system, and wall along Rafer Johnson Drive adjacent to and fronting the Kingsburg Country Estates Subdivision.

Sierra Ranch West, Phase 1 – Zone consists of residential tract 4950. Improvements include maintenance of landscape and irrigation improvements and decorative masonry wall along Sierra Street and Bethel Avenue, adjacent to and fronting the subdivision.

Kingsburg Country Estates, Phase 3 – Zone consists of residential tract number 5068. Improvements include maintenance of turf area, trees, landscape and irrigation system, and wall along Magnolia Avenue and Rafer Johnson Drive adjacent to and fronting the subdivision.

Sierra Ranch West, Phase 2 – Zone consists of residential tract 5089. Improvements include maintenance of turf area, trees, landscape and irrigation system, and wall along Bethel Avenue adjacent to and fronting the subdivision.

Sierra Ranch, Unit No. 6 – Zone consists of residential tract 5151. This tract includes forty-four (44) single family and seven (7) multifamily parcels (lots 2, 3, 21, 22, 40, 41, and 42). Improvements include maintenance of turf area, trees, landscape and irrigation system, and wall along Kern Street (formerly Magnolia Avenue) and South Bethel Avenue adjacent to and fronting the subdivision.

Sierra Annexation, No. 9 – Zone consists of commercial tract 5177. Improvements include maintenance of turf area, trees, landscape and irrigations systems, along W. Sierra Street fronting the development.

Annexation No. 10 – Zone consists of residential tract 5087. Improvements include maintenance of turf area, trees, landscape and irrigation system, and wall along 18th Avenue and the landscaping and maintenance of a drainage basin along 14th Avenue in the northwest corner of the development.

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Annexation No. 11 – Zone consists of residential tract 5610. Improvements include maintenance of turf area, trees, landscape and irrigation system within a multi-purpose trail along Azalea Street, and the landscaping and maintenance of a drainage basin along 23rd Avenue in the northwest corner of the development.

Annexation No. 12 – Zone consists of a commercial development consisting of two parcels located on 19.12 acres. Improvements include maintenance of turf area, trees, landscape and irrigation systems, along Simpson Street fronting the development and landscape and irrigation systems surrounding a drainage basin along Highway 99 to the south of the development.

Annexation No. 13 – Zone consists of a residential subdivision consisting of 46 lots on over 11 acres. Improvements include maintenance of turf area, trees, landscape and irrigation system, along East Kamm Avenue and South Academy Avenue fronting the development, as well as entryway landscaping into the development on South Academy Avenue.

Annexation No. 14 – Zone consists of residential tract 6094 subdivision consisting of 34 lots on over 9.75 acres. Improvements include maintenance and provision of street lighting within and surrounding the Annexation area consisting of 8 street lights. The APN’s within the District consist of the land within and associated with the development located on the Southeast corner of Howard Street and 14th Avenue.

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III. CHANGES TO THE DISTRICT

A. ANNEXATIONS TO THE DISTRICT

The annexation of Annexation No. 10 and Annexation No. 11 was approved by the property owners on June 20, 2007. FY 2007/2008 was the first year these Zones were assessed. The annexation of Annexation No. 12 was approved by the property owners on August 4, 2010. FY 2010/2011 was the first year this Zone was assessed. Annexation No. 13 was approved by property owners on December 3, 2014. FY 2015/2016 was the first year this Zone was assessed. Annexation No. 14 was approved by property owners on August 3, 2016. FY 2016/2017 was the first year this Zone was assessed. There are no planned annexations for FY 2021/2022.

B. DISTRICT RATE CHANGES

The rate per EDU for Pheasant Grove Phases 1 and 2, Goldcreek Estates, Pheasant Grove Phases 3 and 4, Kingsburg Country Estates Phases 1 and 2 and Sierra Ranch West Phase 1, will remain the same as the previous fiscal year. For Kingsburg Country Estates 3, Sierra Ranch Phase West 2, Sierra Ranch Unit No. 6, and Sierra Annexations No’s. 9 through 14, the maximum assessment amount allowed for each fiscal year shall be increased in an amount equal to the annual percentage increase of the Local Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) for “All Urban Consumers” for the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward California.

Each fiscal year the administrator for the District shall identify the percentage difference between the CPI for February and the CPI for the previous February. This percentage difference shall then establish the range of increased assessments allowed based on CPI. Should the Bureau of Labor Statistics revise such index or discontinue the preparation of such index, the City shall use the revised index or comparable system as approved by the City Council for determining fluctuations in the cost of living.

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IV. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT

A. BACKGROUND

The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 provides that assessments may be apportioned upon all assessable lots or parcels of land within a district or annexation in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each lot or parcel from the improvements. In addition, Article XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218) requires that a parcel's assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. The Proposition provides that only special benefits are assessable, and the City must separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel. A special benefit is different from a general benefit in that it is a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits. General benefits are conferred on the public at large, including real property within the district. The general enhancement of property value does not constitute a special benefit.

B. SPECIAL BENEFIT

Each and every parcel within the District receives a particular and distinct benefit from the improvements over and above general benefits conferred by the improvements.

The proper maintenance of landscaping and appurtenant facilities specially benefit parcels within the District by moderating temperatures, providing oxygenation, attenuating noise from adjacent streets, and controlling dust for those properties in close proximity to the landscaping, thereby enhancing the environmental quality of the parcels and making them more desirable. Properly maintained landscaping also deters the erosion of slopes and thereby minimizes the risk of instability and the potential destruction of property within the District. The spraying and treating of landscaping for disease reduces the likelihood of insect infestation and other diseases spreading to landscaping located throughout the properties within the District. The proper maintenance of the landscaping, ornamental structures, and appurtenant facilities reduces property-related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties in the District through the abatement of graffiti and the screening of properties within the District from arterial streets. Finally, the proper maintenance of landscaping and ornamental structures improves the attractiveness of the properties within the District and provides a positive visual experience each and every time a trip is made to or from the property. All of the above-mentioned contributes to a specific enhancement of the property values of each of the parcels within the District.

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C. GENERAL BENEFIT

In addition to the special benefits received by the parcels within the District, there are incidental general benefits conferred by the proposed improvements.

The proper maintenance of landscaping and appurtenant facilities within the District will not only control dust from blowing onto properties within the District, but will also control dust from blowing onto properties outside of the District. Also, the control of slope erosion will not only protect properties within the District, but will also reduce runoff into the City's storm drain system. The proper maintenance of drainage basin and similar landscaped areas not only facilitates proper drainage of properties within the District, but also reduces the potential for flooding damage to properties on the downward slope from the District. The spraying and treating of landscaping within the District for disease reduces the likelihood of insect infestation and other diseases spreading to landscaping located throughout other properties within the City. Finally, the proper maintenance of landscaping and ornamental structures provides a positive visual experience to persons passing by the District. All of the above-mentioned constitutes incidental general benefits conferred by the improvements.

The total benefits are thus a combination of the special benefits to the parcels within the District and the general benefits to the public at large and to adjacent property owners. The portion of the total landscape maintenance costs which are associated with general benefits will not be assessed to the parcels in the District, but will be paid from other City Funds.

Because the landscaping is located immediately adjacent to properties within the District, and is maintained solely for the benefit of the properties within the District, any benefit received by properties outside of the District is merely incidental. It is estimated that the general benefit portion of the benefit received from the improvements for any District is less than one (1) percent of the total benefit. Nonetheless, the City has agreed to contribute a percentage of the total cost of the improvements for the District to ensure that no property is assessed in excess of the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that property.

D. APPORTIONMENT

Pursuant to the 1972 Act, the costs of the maintenance of the improvements may be apportioned by any formula or method that fairly distributes the net amount to be assessed among all assessable dwelling units in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each parcel from the improvements. The benefit formula used within the District may vary. The formula used for the District reflects the composition of the parcels, and the

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improvements and services provided, to accurately proportion the costs based on estimated special benefit to each parcel.

Each parcel within the District is assigned a weighting factor known as an Equivalent Dwelling Unit (“EDU”).

Single-family residential (“SFR”) units consist of one unit per parcel, and receive the same special benefit from the improvements due to their similarity in size and use and their similar proximity to the improvements. Therefore, each parcel or dwelling unit is assessed an equal amount or one (1) EDU per parcel.

The multi-family residential units consist of three units per parcel and are specifically located on seven parcels within the Sierra Ranch, Unit No. 6 District zone. These parcels also receive the same benefit from the improvements. However, the multi-family parcels are of a larger size, approximately 1.5 times that of a single-family parcel. Therefore, the multi- family parcel is equal to 1.5 times the single-family parcel and is assessed based on (1.5) EDUs per parcel.

All the commercial parcels are currently located in the District zone of Sierra Annexation No. 9 and receive the same special benefit from the improvements due to their similarity in size and use and their similar proximity to the improvements. Each acre is equivalent in size to six residential parcels. Therefore, each parcel is assessed based on six (6) EDUs per acre.

The following formula is used to arrive at a levy amount for parcels in each Zone:

Property Type EDU Value Single Family Residential (SFR) 1.00 Multi-Family Residential 1.50 Commercial, Developed (per acre) 6.00

The Total EDUs in a Zone is the sum of all parcel’s individual EDUs that receive benefit from the improvements in that Zone.

Total Balance to Levy in a Zone / Total EDU’s in a Zone = Levy per EDU in a Zone

Parcel’s EDUs x Levy per EDU’s = Parcel’s Levy Amount

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V. ZONE BUDGETS AND HISTORICAL RATES

A. DESCRIPTION OF BUDGET ITEMS

The Act provides that the estimated costs of the improvements shall include the total cost of the improvements for the entire Fiscal Year 2021/2022, including incidentals, which may include reserves to operate the Zones.

The following describes the costs that are funded through the District shown in the Zone Budgets.

Electricity - Utility costs for electricity required to run irrigation systems and ornamental lighting for landscaped areas.

Water - Utility costs for water required to irrigate landscaped areas.

Maintenance - Includes all contracted labor, material and equipment required to properly maintain the improvements within the Zone. All improvements within the Zone are maintained and serviced on a regular basis. The frequency and specific maintenance operations required within the Zone are determined by City staff, but are generally scheduled weekly.

Fertilizer - Costs for annual fertilizing of landscaped areas.

Graffiti Removal - This item includes repairs that are generally unforeseen and may not be included in the yearly maintenance contract costs. This includes repair of damaged improvements due to vandalism.

Concrete and Sprinkler Repairs - These items include repairs that are generally unforeseen and may not be included in the yearly maintenance contract costs. This may include repair of damaged amenities due to vandalism, storms, earthquakes, etc. Also included may be planned upgrades that provide a direct benefit to the Zone.

Incidental Expenses for Administration and Overhead Allocation - The cost to all particular departments and staff of the City, for providing the coordination of Zone services and operations, response to public concerns and education, as well as procedures associated with the levy and collection of assessments. This item also includes the costs of contracting with professionals to provide any additional administrative, legal or engineering services specific to the Zone including any required notices, mailings or property owner protest ballot proceedings.

Total Balance to Levy - This is the total amount to be levied to the parcels within the Zone. The Balance to Levy represents the total maintenance and

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administration costs. This dollar amount represents the funds that are to be collected for the Fiscal Year from the property owners.

Total Equivalent Dwelling Units The Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDUs) is a numeric value calculated for each parcel based on the parcel’s land use and size as compared to a single family residence. The EDUs shown in the Zone budgets represents the sum of all parcel EDUs that receive benefit from the improvements in each Zone.

Levy per EDU - The amount levied for each EDU. For a more detailed explanation please refer to Section IV. Method of Apportionment.

Max Rate per EDU - The maximum rate per EDU is the maximum assessment that the Council can levy per EDU based on the approved assessment range formula for the Zone. The maximum amounts are typically rounded down and levied at the nearest even penny for the purpose of the County.

Historical Max Rate History - This table shows the history of the max tax by Zone over the prior ten years of the District.

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B. ZONE BUDGETS

Table III is the budget of the District Zones for Fiscal Year 2021/2022:

TABLE III: ZONE BUDGETS

FY 2021/2022

1 Totals may not foot due to rounding. 2 Zone Budget totals have been reduced by any General Benefit.

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C. ASSESSMENT RATE HISTORICAL INFORMATION Table IV portrays historical rate information for the District Zones since Fiscal Year 1993/1994 through Fiscal Year 2021/2022 proposed charge. Table IV Assessment Rate Historical Information Kingsburg Sierra Pheasant Pheasant Kingsburg Sierra Sierra Sierra Goldcreek Country Ranch Annex Annex Annex Annex Annex ZONE Grove, 1 Grove, 3 Country Ranch Ranch, Annex Estates Estates 1 West No. 10 No. 11 No. 12 No. 13 No. 14 and 2 and 4 Estates 3 West 2 Unit 6 No. 9 and 2 1 HISTORICAL

INFORMATION 2021/22 $67.42 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 $121.83 $128.35 $128.35 $130.04 $158.07 $192.24 $67.23 $128.46 $32.89 2020/21 $67.42 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 $119.96 $126.38 $126.38 $128.05 $155.64 $189.30 $66.20 $126.48 $32.38 2019/20 $67.42 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 $121.83 $128.35 $128.35 $130.04 $158.07 $192.24 $67.23 $128.46 $31.48 2018/19 $67.42 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 $112.62 $118.65 $118.65 $120.20 $146.12 $177.71 $62.15 $118.74 $30.42 2017/18 $67.42 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 $108.75 $114.57 $114.57 $116.07 $141.10 $171.60 $60.02 $114.66 $29.38 2016/17 $67.42 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 $105.14 $110.76 $110.76 $112.21 $136.41 $165.90 $58.03 $110.85 $28.41 2015/16 $67.42 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 $102.07 $107.52 $107.52 $108.93 $132.42 $161.05 $56.34 $107.61 N/A 2014/15 $67.42 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 $99.55 $104.87 $104.87 $106.24 $129.15 $157.08 $54.95 N/A N/A 2013/14 $67.42 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 $97.18 $102.37 $102.37 $103.71 $126.07 $153.33 $53.64 N/A N/A 2012/13 $67.42 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 $94.86 $99.93 $99.93 $101.24 $123.06 $149.67 $52.36 N/A N/A 2011/12 $67.42 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 $92.10 $97.02 $97.02 $98.30 $119.48 $145.32 $50.84 N/A N/A 2010/11 $67.42 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 $90.57 $95.41 $95.41 $96.67 $117.49 $142.90 $50.00 N/A N/A 2009/10 $67.42 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 $88.98 $93.73 $93.73 $94.97 $115.42 $140.39 N/A N/A N/A 2008/09 $67.42 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 $87.96 $92.66 $92.66 $93.88 $114.10 $138.78 N/A N/A N/A 2007/08 $67.42 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 $85.57 $90.15 $90.15 $91.33 $111.00 $135.00 N/A N/A N/A 2006/07 $67.43 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 $82.92 $87.35 $87.35 $88.49 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2005/06 $67.43 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 $80.59 $84.89 $84.89 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2004/05 $67.43 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 $79.34 $83.58 $83.58 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2003/04 $67.43 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2002/03 $67.43 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2001/02 $67.43 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2000/01 $67.43 $80.60 $76.28 $79.20 $83.42 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1999/00 $67.43 $80.60 $76.28 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1998/99 $67.43 $80.60 $76.28 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1997/98 $67.43 $80.60 $76.28 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1996/97 $67.43 $80.60 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1995/96 $67.43 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1994/95 $67.43 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1993/94 $67.43 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

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Appendix A — DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS

The Boundary Maps for the District, reflecting the various non-contiguous residential tracts within the City that represent the District Zones, have previously been submitted to the Clerk of the City in the format required under the 1972 Act and by reference are made part of this Report. The Boundary Maps are available for inspection at the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours.

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Appendix B — 2021/2022 ASSESSMENT ROLL

Parcel identification, for each lot or parcel within the District, shall be the parcel as shown on the Fresno County Assessor Parcel Maps and/or the Fresno County Secured Tax Roll for the year in which this Report is prepared.

Non-assessable lots or parcels may include government owned land, public utility owned property, land principally encumbered with public right-of-ways or easements and dedicated common areas. These parcels will not be assessed.

Upon approval of the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report and confirmation of the assessments, the assessment information will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller, and included on the property tax roll in Fiscal Year 2021/2022. If the parcels or assessment numbers within the District and referenced in this Report are re- numbered, re-apportioned or changed by the County Assessor’s Office after approval of the Report, the new parcel or assessment numbers with the appropriate assessment amount will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller. If the parcel change made by the County includes a parcel split, parcel merger or tax status change, the assessment amount submitted on the new parcels or assessment numbers will be based on the method of apportionment and levy amount approved in this Report by the City Council.

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Meeting Date: 05/19/2021 Agenda Item: 5.6

CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT

REPORT TO: Mayor North & City Council

REPORT FROM: Christina Windover, Administrative Services Director REVIEWED BY: AP

AGENDA ITEM: Update Community Development Department Job Descriptions

ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ___Resolution _ _Motion ____Receive/File

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY √ A classification plan is a way of systematically describing the positions and classes in a public agency. A position description describes the duties and responsibilities of the job, minimum qualifications, qualifying tests and the salary range appropriate for all positions in the class. Consequently, as job assignments to individual positions change, the classification plan should be reviewed accordingly to meet the needs of the organization.

Staff is proposing to update the Planning and Development Director position description because the position responsibilities have grown and changed with the needs of the department and the City. Staff is also proposing to add a Part-time Neighborhood Improvement Officer position to the City’s Classification Plan.

The attached position descriptions reflect the changes staff believes are essential for future growth and changes in services. The updated position descriptions will also aid the City in recruiting and selecting qualified personnel for the position. Proposed changes of note include:

1. Updating the position title from Planning and Development Director to Community Development Director to better reflect the current needs of the City. 2. Updating essential job duties and minimum qualifications for the Director position. 3. Adding a Part-time Neighborhood Improvement Officer position.

RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL 1. Approve the proposed position descriptions.

POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S) 1. Council could decline to update the position description and/or provide direction.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION/KEY METRIC The City of Kingsburg Personnel Manual (Section 501 Position Classification) authorizes Council to approve all new or revised job descriptions within the City’s Classification Plan. The proposed position descriptions more accurately describe the roles and responsibilities of the Community Development Director. Having accurate position descriptions ensures an equitable salary plan, aids in recruiting and selecting qualified personnel, and can help determine what should be in the examination process.

The addition of the Part-time Neighborhood Improvement Officer position will provide needed staff support for the City’s Code Enforcement Program including the identification, investigation, and correction of violations of the City’s municipal code and Health and Safety Codes.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FISCAL IMPACT: 1. Is There a Fiscal Impact? Yes 2. Is it Currently Budgeted? N/A 3. If Budgeted, Which Line? N/A

PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW The Classification Plan was updated and approved by Council on September 8, 2011. City Council has approved individual position descriptions on a case-by-case basis, as needed.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION See Executive Summary.

ATTACHED INFORMATION 1. Proposed Community Development Director position description. 2. Redline version of previous Planning and Development position description. 3. Proposed Part-time Neighborhood Improvement Officer position description.

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

DEFINITION

Under the direction of the City Manager, to plan, direct, and oversee the activities and operations of the Planning and Development Department including planning, building inspection, and code enforcement services and activities; to serve as staff advisor to the Planning Commission, Site Plan Review Committee, and other commissions/committees as assigned; to serve as City liaison with developers and property owners; and provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the City Manager in areas of expertise.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Community Development Director will serve as the chief staff person to the Planning Commission and Site Plan Review Committee presenting reports and recommendations on zoning and land use matters. The Community Development Director will supervise personnel assigned to building permitting and inspection and code enforcement activities.

TYPICAL DUTIES

1. Assume full responsibility for all Community Development Departments including planning, building inspection, and code enforcement services and activities.

2. Represent the Department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explain and interpret Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.

3. Train, motivate, and evaluate Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; recommend staff selection, discipline and termination.

5. Coordinate Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.

6. Provide staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

7. Serve as professional and technical advisor and provide staff support to the Planning Commission and Site Plan Review Committee; establish items to be placed on the agenda; prepare staff reports including recommended action on agenda items; review drafts of agenda for accuracy and completeness.

Community Development Director (continued)

8. Conduct reviews of the General Plan, Zoning and Subdivision Codes and interpret relationships; initiate Plan and Code amendments.

9. Monitor the enforcement of building regulations in conjunction with the city’s Building Official.

10. Perform field inspections as necessary to validate enforcement of and compliance with local planning laws and building codes.

11. Manage the overall function of the public counter area for the Department and review and approve all forms and information given to the public.

12. Participate in a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay informed of trends and innovations in the fields of building and planning.

13. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.

14. Manage the development and implementation of Community Development Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly.

15. Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.

16. Prepare and review contracts by professionals for consultant work; monitor service contracts associated with assigned areas of responsibility.

17. Respond to all pertinent proposed legislation; respond to guidelines and the proposed means of implementation.

18. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in planning, management or related field. Master’s degree in management is desirable.

Experience: Experience in planning or related field including administrative and supervisory responsibility of at least 3 years.

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid California Operator’s License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.

Knowledge of:

Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive planning and building inspection program.

Modern principles and practices of municipal planning.

Principles and techniques used in the development of a General Plan, Zoning Code and Subdivision Code for municipal land use.

Methods and techniques for preparing plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and recommendations related to municipal planning.

Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations including the Subdivision Map Act and the California Environmental Quality Act.

Safe driving principles and practices.

Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations including the Subdivision Map Act and the California Environmental Quality Act.

Ability to:

Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Community Development Department.

Identify and respond to community, City Manager, and City Council issues, concerns, and needs.

Analyze problems; identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Prepare ordinances and resolutions and formulate land use policies.

Interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.

Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner. Prepare clear and concise financial reports.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish, maintain, and foster harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

DEFINITION

Under the direction of the City Manager, to plan, direct, and oversee the activities and operations of the Planning and Development Department including planning, building inspection, and code enforcement services and activities; to serve as staff advisor to the Planning Commission, Architectural Site Plan Review Committee, and other commissions/committees as assigned; to serve as City liaison with developers and property owners; and provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the City Manager in areas of expertiseto provide administrative support to the City Manager.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Planning andCommunity Development Director will serve as the chief staff person to the Planning Commission and ArchitecturalSite Plan Review Committee presenting reports and recommendations on zoning and land use matters. The Planning anCommunityd Development Director will supervise personnel assigned to building permitting and inspection and code enforcement activities.

TYPICAL DUTIES

1. Assume full responsibility for all Community Development Departments including planning, building inspection, and code enforcement services and activities.

3. Train, motivate, and evaluate Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; recommend staff selection, discipline and termination.

4. Directs and administers the planning and building operations and activities of the City, which include Capital Improvement Program design and current, long-term, and environmental planning activities.Develop and administer the Department budget; monitor and approve expenditures; request budget adjustments as necessary.

5. Coordinate Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.

6. Provide staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

7. Serve as professional and technical advisor and provide staff support to the Planning Commission and Architectural Site Plan Review Committee; establish items to be placed

Planning andCommunity Development Director (continued) on the agenda; prepare staff reports including recommended action on agenda items; review drafts of agenda for accuracy and completeness.

8. Conduct reviews of the General Plan, Zoning and Subdivision Codes and interpret relationships; initiate Plan and Code amendments.

9. Monitor the enforcement of building regulations in conjunction with the city’s Building Official..

10. Perform field inspections as necessary to validate enforcement of and compliance with local planning laws and building codes.

11. Manage the overall function of the public counter area for the Department and review and approve all forms and information given to the public.

12. Participate in a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay informed of trends and innovations in the fields of building and planning.

13. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.

16. Prepare and review contracts by professionals for consultant work; monitor service contracts associated with assigned areas of responsibility.

13.17. Respond to all pertinent proposed legislation; respond to guidelines and the proposed means of implementation.

14.18. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in planning, management or related field. Master’s degree in management is desirable.

Experience:

Experience in planning or related field including administrative and supervisory responsibility of at least 3 years..

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid California Operator’s License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.

Knowledge of:

Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive planning and building inspection program.

Modern principles and practices of municipal planning.

Principles and techniques used in the development of a General Plan, Zoning Code and Subdivision Code for municipal land use.

Methods and techniques for preparing plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and recommendations related to municipal planning.

Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations including the Subdivision Map Act and the California Environmental Quality Act.

Safe driving principles and practices.

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Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations including the Subdivision Map Act and the California Environmental Quality Act.

Ability to:

Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Planning andCommunity Development Department.

Identify and respond to community, City Manager, and City Council issues, concerns, and needs.

Analyze problems; identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Prepare ordinances and resolutions and formulate land use policies.

Interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.

Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner. Prepare clear and concise financial reports.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish, maintain, and foster harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PART-TIME NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT OFFICER DEFINITION

Under general supervision, assists the Code Enforcement Officer in the performance of a variety of routine to complex duties related to maintenance of properties and structures, including the identification, investigation and correction of violations of the City's municipal, building, zoning, occupancy, signage and housing codes, and of State and City Health and Safety Codes and Ordinances, assists in the investigation of citizen complaints of public nuisances and quality of life issues and seeks voluntary compliance or issues citations and initiates abatement procedures; and performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Neighborhood Improvement Officer receives general supervision from the Community Development Director and works closely with the City Manager, Building Official, Public Works and Police Department for code enforcement and community development. Exercises no supervision over staff.

TYPICAL DUTIES

1. Receives, records, and investigates complaints from the public and staff regarding violations of municipal codes, ordinances, standards, and health and safety regulations; documents violations by securing photographs and other pertinent data; research ownership records, prior complaints, municipal codes and ordinances, and state regulations to establish whether a violation has occurred. 2. Initiates contacts with residents, business representatives and other parties to explain the nature of incurred violations and to encourage compliance with municipal codes, ordinances, and community standards; initiates abatement of dangerous properties and vector control issues of vacant properties; provides confirmation to public by telephone and in person regarding code regulations. 3. Prepares notices of violation or noncompliance and citations according to applicable codes and regulations; issues letters to property owners notifying them of violation; as appropriate, affixes a notice of violation on property to abate fire and public safety hazards and public nuisances. 4. Meets with other staff and code enforcement personnel to coordinate activities and mitigation measures. 5. Coordinates and conducts follow-up abatement procedures including the preparation of additional correspondence, site visits, and communication with property owners; conducts follow- up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances. 6. Makes drive-by or on-site inspections of residential, industrial, and or commercial areas; notes possible violations at other property sites during field investigations. 7. Provides information to violators, the public, business community and other government agencies regarding codes, laws, and ordinances; respond to questions, complaints, and inquiries. 8. Participates in public education events. 9. Operates and maintains department vehicle. 10. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties including answering the telephone, maintaining files and records related to citations and violations; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence. 11. Inputs and retrieves a variety of information using a computer terminal. 12. Enters violations and notes into City’s online and internal code enforcement management programs. 13. Works independently to complete projects and assignments with little or no direct supervision. 14. Serves as a liaison for animal control services. 15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of enforcing fire prevention or municipal zoning and or building codes with a public agency, or other qualifying related experience.

Training:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an ICC Housing and Property Maintenance or ICC Zoning certification within one year of appointment. • Specialized training in fire science related to fire prevention, law enforcement, or building inspections, or a related field.

License or Certificate:

• Must possess a valid California driver's license.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, methods and techniques of code violation investigation and enforcement. • Methods and procedures used in code enforcement including rights of entry and citation issuance procedures. • Practices for documenting inspections, correcting violations. • Basic requirements of zoning, building and related codes, ordinances and regulations. • Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including administrative and departmental policies. • Legal descriptions and boundary maps of real property and legal terminology as used in code enforcement. • Techniques for dealing with and solving the problems presented by a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone. • Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of code enforcement. • Safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous materials and chemical capture weapons. • Research and reporting methods, techniques and procedures. • Technical report writing and preparation of correspondence. • Principles and procedures of record keeping. Modem office practices, methods, and computer equipment. • Techniques and practices of public speaking and making presentations before small groups. • Basic computer software related to work. • Basic mathematical principles. • Safe driving rules and practices. • English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation. • Techniques for dealing effectively with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff, in person and over the telephone. • Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff, in person and over the telephone. • Principles and procedures of record keeping. • Basic care, maintenance and operational requirements of equipment and apparatus.

Skill to:

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software applications. • Operate a motor vehicle safely. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Ability to:

• Learn, interpret, and apply new Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations. • Handle multiple tasks simultaneously. • Perform mathematical calculations. • Troubleshoot and resolve problems. • Understand and follow oral and written instructions. • Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records. • Learn, follow, and maintain quality control and quality assurance procedures. • Prepare a variety of reports. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Special Requirements: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

• Must possess mobility to work in the field and in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle, drive on surface streets, and make inspections; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light physical work. • Vision must be sufficient to read printed materials and a computer screen. • Hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. • The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking on uneven terrain and landscapes when performing inspections. • Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. • Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. • Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 40 pounds. • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, hearing, reaching with arms and hands, crouching, smelling, kneeling, stooping, talking, handling, fingering, data entry, keyboarding, repetitive hand and/or arm movement, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying. • Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. • The employee is often exposed to outside inclement weather and wet conditions. Other work conditions include exposure to unpleasant odors, fumes, gases, airborne particles, moderate noise levels, electrical currents, dusts, chemicals and poor ventilation. • May be required to wear respiratory protection and/or other safety equipment, such as: safety footwear, glasses, goggles, gloves, face masks, etc. • Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. • The incumbent is often faced with having to deal with Spanish speaking customers and public, therefore, the ability to speak the language is desirable but not required.

Meeting Date: 05/19/2021 Agenda Item: 6.1

CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT

REPORT TO: Mayor North & City Council

REPORT FROM: Alexander J. Henderson, ICMA-CM REVIEWED BY: AP

AGENDA ITEM: COVID-19 Update – Vaccination and Federal Funding Updates

ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance __ Resolution ____Motion _Receive/File

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NOTE: This information is the best available as of posting on Friday, May 14, 2021. The rapidly changing nature of this pandemic means information may not be accurate with current events.

On March 23, 2020, the city council declared a local state of emergency. Fresno Co. officially moved into the orange (moderate) tier for the first time on April 21, 2021.

Vaccinations The city continues to provide vaccinations at Fire Station #2 (1880 Bethel Ave.). The vaccinations are being provided through OptumServe, while Kingsburg employees (mainly KFD) are assisting with logistics daily. Last week, we received 215 doses of the one dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. To date, we have delivered over 2,100 total vaccines at our clinic.

The County has also purchased $20 local gift cards to be provided for those getting the vaccine at our site. 200 gift cards were delivered and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis until supplies last.

Federal Funding Update: American Rescue Plan

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) was signed into law in early March. The package includes several provisions including money allocated for individual payments, extended unemployment, vaccines, schools, small businesses, expanded child tax credit and funding for State and local governments. The state/local allocation is $350 billion. For Kingsburg, our allocation is estimated at $2,279,066.

These local fiscal recovery funds will remain available to cover qualifying expenses through December 31, 2024. ARP funds can be used by local governments:

• To respond to the public health emergency caused by COVID-19; • To provide assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits related to the negative economic impacts of COVID-19; • To aid impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality; • For premium pay (hazard pay) up to $13/hour, not to exceed $25,000 to any individual employee, to eligible local government essential workers; • To provide government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue of such cities/counties due to COVID-19 relative to revenues collected in the most recent full fiscal year prior to the emergency (the baseline would be the FY2019 budget); or • To make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure.

Timing

The Treasury Dept. released guidance on May 10. Most of the information was aimed at larger, entitlement communities (Kingsburg is a non-entitlement community). We will receive tour distribution through the State. The State has an additional 30 days to distribute the recovery funds to recipients which means those cities would receive their distribution by June 9, 2021. The State can apply for a 30-day extension should distribution of the funds cause an “excessive administrative burden,” in which case those cities would receive their distribution at the latest by July 9, 2021. To date, the State has not issued guidance on when they expect to distribute the funds.

Some of the Treasury information released is included for your review. The FAQs outline how funding can be spent, including repaying stabilization funds, paying down debt, premium pay, retroactive pay eligibility, eligible infrastructure projects, etc.

Treasury also provided some insight for Non-entitlement units (NEUs) starting with FAQ #37 (page 12). Some questions pertain to the State’s ability to put further restrictions on funds (not allowed), while also clarifying the responsibility to the States. Staff anticipates that because the States have responsibility of enforcement of certain clauses, they will require additional reporting from the cities.

We continue to await additional information from Treasury as well as the State regarding distributions.

RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL 1. Informational only.

POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S) 1. N/A

STRATEGIC GOAL(S) MET: 1. Improve Community Communication 2. Ensure Financial Stability

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FISCAL IMPACT: 1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? Yes 2. Is it Currently Budgeted? Varies 3. If Budgeted, Which Line? Varies

ATTACHED INFORMATION 1. *Fresno County data To Be Provided 05/17/2021 2. American Rescue Plan FAQs (From Treasury Dept.) 3. American Rescue Plan Fact Sheet (From Treasury Dept.)

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FRESNO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE ON COVID-19 5/17/2021

Data AsData Of: as 5/13/2021 of 5/6/2021 Residents 65+ that have received the COVID-19 vaccine:

+0.7% Increase AS OF MAY 10, 2021

Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Frequently Asked Questions

AS OF MAY 10, 2021

This document contains answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSFRF / CLFRF, or Fiscal Recovery Funds). Treasury will be updating this document periodically in response to questions received from stakeholders. Recipients and stakeholders should consult the Interim Final Rule for additional information.

• For overall information about the program, including information on requesting funding, please see https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local- and-tribal-governments • For general questions about CSFRF / CLFRF, please email [email protected] • Upon publication of the Interim Final Rule in the Federal Register, Treasury encourages stakeholders to submit public comments on the Interim Final Rule at regulations.gov

Eligibility and Allocations

1. Which governments are eligible for funds?

The following governments are eligible: • States and the District of Columbia • Territories • Tribal governments • Counties • Metropolitan cities • Non-entitlement units, or smaller local governments

2. Which governments receive funds directly from Treasury?

Treasury will distribute funds directly to each eligible state, territory, metropolitan city, county, or Tribal government. Smaller local governments that are classified as nonentitlement units will receive funds through their applicable state government.

3. Are special-purpose units of government eligible to receive funds?

Special-purpose units of local government will not receive funding allocations; however, a state, territory, local, or Tribal government may transfer funds to a special-purpose unit of government. Special-purpose districts perform specific functions in the community, such as fire, water, sewer or mosquito abatement districts.

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4. How are funds being allocated to Tribal governments, and how will Tribal governments find out their allocation amounts?

$20 billion of Fiscal Recovery Funds was reserved for Tribal governments. The American Rescue Plan Act specifies that $1 billion will be allocated evenly to all eligible Tribal governments. The remaining $19 billion will be distributed using an allocation methodology based on enrollment and employment.

There will be two payments to Tribal governments. Each Tribal government’s first payment will include (i) an amount in respect of the $1 billion allocation that is to be divided equally among eligible Tribal governments and (ii) each Tribal government’s pro rata share of the Enrollment Allocation. Tribal governments will be notified of their allocation amount and delivery of payment 4-5 days after completing request for funds in the Treasury Submission Portal. The deadline to make the initial request for funds is May 24, 2021.

In mid-May or shortly after completing the initial request for funds, Tribal governments will receive an email notification to re-enter the Treasury Submission Portal to confirm or amend their 2019 employment numbers that were submitted to the Department of the Treasury for the CARES Act’s Coronavirus Relief Fund. The deadline to confirm employment numbers is June 7, 2021. Treasury will calculate each Tribal government’s pro rata share of the Employment Allocation for those Tribal governments that confirmed or submitted amended employment numbers. In mid-June, Treasury will communicate to Tribal governments the amount of their portion of the Employment Allocation and the anticipated date for the second payment.

Eligible Uses – Responding to the Public Health Emergency / Negative Economic Impacts

5. What types of COVID-19 response, mitigation, and prevention activities are eligible?

A broad range of services are needed to contain COVID-19 and are eligible uses, including vaccination programs; medical care; testing; contact tracing; support for isolation or quarantine; supports for vulnerable populations to access medical or public health services; public health surveillance (e.g., monitoring case trends, genomic sequencing for variants); enforcement of public health orders; public communication efforts; enhancement to health care capacity, including through alternative care facilities; purchases of personal protective equipment; support for prevention, mitigation, or other services in congregate living facilities (e.g., nursing homes, incarceration settings, homeless shelters, group living facilities) and other key settings like schools; ventilation improvements in congregate settings, health care settings, or other key locations; enhancement of public health data systems; and other public health responses. Capital investments in public facilities to meet pandemic operational needs are also eligible, such as physical plant improvements to public hospitals and health clinics or adaptations to public buildings to implement COVID-19 mitigation tactics.

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6. If a use of funds was allowable under the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) to respond to the public health emergency, may recipients presume it is also allowable under CSFRF/CLFRF?

Generally, funding uses eligible under CRF as a response to the direct public health impacts of COVID-19 will continue to be eligible under CSFRF/CLFRF, with the following two exceptions: (1) the standard for eligibility of public health and safety payrolls has been updated; and (2) expenses related to the issuance of tax-anticipation notes are not an eligible funding use.

7. If a use of funds is not explicitly permitted in the Interim Final Rule as a response to the public health emergency and its negative economic impacts, does that mean it is prohibited?

The Interim Final Rule contains a non-exclusive list of programs or services that may be funded as responding to COVID-19 or the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency, along with considerations for evaluating other potential uses of Fiscal Recovery Funds not explicitly listed. The Interim Final Rule also provides flexibility for recipients to use Fiscal Recovery Funds for programs or services that are not identified on these non-exclusive lists but which meet the objectives of section 602(c)(1)(A) or 603(c)(1)(A) by responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency with respect to COVID-19 or its negative economic impacts.

8. May recipients use funds to respond to the public health emergency and its negative economic impacts by replenishing state unemployment funds?

Consistent with the approach taken in the CRF, recipients may make deposits into the state account of the Unemployment Trust Fund up to the level needed to restore the pre- pandemic balances of such account as of January 27, 2020, or to pay back advances received for the payment of benefits between January 27, 2020 and the date when the Interim Final Rule is published in the Federal Register.

9. What types of services are eligible as responses to the negative economic impacts of the pandemic?

Eligible uses in this category include assistance to households; small businesses and nonprofits; and aid to impacted industries.

Assistance to households includes, but is not limited to: food assistance; rent, mortgage, or utility assistance; counseling and legal aid to prevent eviction or homelessness; cash assistance; emergency assistance for burials, home repairs, weatherization, or other needs; internet access or digital literacy assistance; or job training to address negative economic or public health impacts experienced due to a worker’s occupation or level of training.

Assistance to small business and non-profits includes, but is not limited to:

AS OF MAY 10, 2021

• loans or grants to mitigate financial hardship such as declines in revenues or impacts of periods of business closure, for example by supporting payroll and benefits costs, costs to retain employees, mortgage, rent, or utilities costs, and other operating costs; • Loans, grants, or in-kind assistance to implement COVID-19 prevention or mitigation tactics, such as physical plant changes to enable social distancing, enhanced cleaning efforts, barriers or partitions, or COVID-19 vaccination, testing, or contact tracing programs; and • Technical assistance, counseling, or other services to assist with business planning needs

10. May recipients use funds to respond to the public health emergency and its negative economic impacts by providing direct cash transfers to households?

Yes, provided the recipient considers whether, and the extent to which, the household has experienced a negative economic impact from the pandemic. Additionally, cash transfers must be reasonably proportional to the negative economic impact they are intended to address. Cash transfers grossly in excess of the amount needed to address the negative economic impact identified by the recipient would not be considered to be a response to the COVID-19 public health emergency or its negative impacts. In particular, when considering appropriate size of permissible cash transfers made in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments may consider and take guidance from the per person amounts previously provided by the federal government in response to the COVID crisis.

11. May funds be used to reimburse recipients for costs incurred by state and local governments in responding to the public health emergency and its negative economic impacts prior to passage of the American Rescue Plan?

Use of Fiscal Recovery Funds is generally forward looking. The Interim Final Rule permits funds to be used to cover costs incurred beginning on March 3, 2021.

12. May recipients use funds for general economic development or workforce development?

Generally, not. Recipients must demonstrate that funding uses directly address a negative economic impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency, including funds used for economic or workforce development. For example, job training for unemployed workers may be used to address negative economic impacts of the public health emergency and be eligible.

13. How can recipients use funds to assist the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries?

Aid provided to tourism, travel, and hospitality industries should respond to the negative economic impacts of the pandemic. For example, a recipient may provide aid to support

AS OF MAY 10, 2021

safe reopening of businesses in the tourism, travel and hospitality industries and to districts that were closed during the COVID-19 public health emergency, as well as aid a planned expansion or upgrade of tourism, travel and hospitality facilities delayed due to the pandemic.

Tribal development districts are considered the commercial centers for tribal hospitality, gaming, tourism and entertainment industries.

14. May recipients use funds to assist impacted industries other than travel, tourism, and hospitality?

Yes, provided that recipients consider the extent of the impact in such industries as compared to tourism, travel, and hospitality, the industries enumerated in the statute. For example, nationwide the leisure and hospitality industry has experienced an approximately 17 percent decline in employment and 24 percent decline in revenue, on net, due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Recipients should also consider whether impacts were due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as opposed to longer-term economic or industrial trends unrelated to the pandemic.

Recipients should maintain records to support their assessment of how businesses or business districts receiving assistance were affected by the negative economic impacts of the pandemic and how the aid provided responds to these impacts.

15. How does the Interim Final Rule help address the disparate impact of COVID-19 on certain populations and geographies?

In recognition of the disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 virus on health and economic outcomes in low-income and Native American communities, the Interim Final Rule identifies a broader range of services and programs that are considered to be in response to the public health emergency when provided in these communities. Specifically, Treasury will presume that certain types of services are eligible uses when provided in a Qualified Census Tract (QCT), to families living in QCTs, or when these services are provided by Tribal governments.

Recipients may also provide these services to other populations, households, or geographic areas disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. In identifying these disproportionately-impacted communities, recipients should be able to support their determination for how the pandemic disproportionately impacted the populations, households, or geographic areas to be served.

Eligible services include:

• Addressing health disparities and the social determinants of health, including: community health workers, public benefits navigators, remediation of lead paint or other lead hazards, and community violence intervention programs;

AS OF MAY 10, 2021

• Building stronger neighborhoods and communities, including: supportive housing and other services for individuals experiencing homelessness, development of affordable housing, and housing vouchers and assistance relocating to neighborhoods with higher levels of economic opportunity;

• Addressing educational disparities exacerbated by COVID-19, including: early learning services, increasing resources for high-poverty school districts, educational services like tutoring or afterschool programs, and supports for students’ social, emotional, and mental health needs; and

• Promoting healthy childhood environments, including: child care, home visiting programs for families with young children, and enhanced services for child welfare-involved families and foster youth.

Eligible Uses – Revenue Loss

16. How is revenue defined for the purpose of this provision?

The Interim Final Rule adopts a definition of “General Revenue” that is based on, but not identical, to the Census Bureau’s concept of “General Revenue from Own Sources” in the Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances.

General Revenue includes revenue from taxes, current charges, and miscellaneous general revenue. It excludes refunds and other correcting transactions, proceeds from issuance of debt or the sale of investments, agency or private trust transactions, and revenue generated by utilities and insurance trusts. General revenue also includes intergovernmental transfers between state and local governments, but excludes intergovernmental transfers from the Federal government, including Federal transfers made via a state to a locality pursuant to the CRF or the Fiscal Recovery Funds.

Tribal governments may include all revenue from Tribal enterprises and gaming operations in the definition of General Revenue.

17. Will revenue be calculated on an entity-wide basis or on a source-by-source basis (e.g. property tax, income tax, sales tax, etc.)?

Recipients should calculate revenue on an entity-wide basis. This approach minimizes the administrative burden for recipients, provides for greater consistency across recipients, and presents a more accurate representation of the net impact of the COVID- 19 public health emergency on a recipient’s revenue, rather than relying on financial reporting prepared by each recipient, which vary in methodology used and which generally aggregates revenue by purpose rather than by source.

18. Does the definition of revenue include outside concessions that contract with a state or local government?

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Recipients should classify revenue sources as they would if responding to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances. According to the Census Bureau’s Government Finance and Employment Classification manual, the following is an example of current charges that would be included in a state or local government’s general revenue from own sources: “Gross revenue of facilities operated by a government (swimming pools, recreational marinas and piers, golf courses, skating rinks, museums, zoos, etc.); auxiliary facilities in public recreation areas (camping areas, refreshment stands, gift shops, etc.); lease or use fees from stadiums, auditoriums, and community and convention centers; and rentals from concessions at such facilities.”

19. What is the time period for estimating revenue loss? Will revenue losses experienced prior to the passage of the Act be considered?

Recipients are permitted to calculate the extent of reduction in revenue as of four points in time: December 31, 2020; December 31, 2021; December 31, 2022; and December 31, 2023. This approach recognizes that some recipients may experience lagged effects of the pandemic on revenues.

Upon receiving Fiscal Recovery Fund payments, recipients may immediately calculate revenue loss for the period ending December 31, 2020.

20. What is the formula for calculating the reduction in revenue?

A reduction in a recipient’s General Revenue equals:

nt Max {[Base Year Revenue* (1+Growth Adjustment) 12 ] - Actual General Revenuet ; 0} � � Where:

Base Year Revenue is General Revenue collected in the most recent full fiscal year prior to the COVD-19 public health emergency.

Growth Adjustment is equal to the greater of 4.1 percent (or 0.041) and the recipient’s average annual revenue growth over the three full fiscal years prior to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

n equals the number of months elapsed from the end of the base year to the calculation date.

Actual General Revenue is a recipient’s actual general revenue collected during 12-month period ending on each calculation date.

Subscript t denotes the calculation date.

21. Are recipients expected to demonstrate that reduction in revenue is due to the COVID-19 public health emergency?

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In the Interim Final Rule, any diminution in actual revenue calculated using the formula above would be presumed to have been “due to” the COVID-19 public health emergency. This presumption is made for administrative ease and in recognition of the broad-based economic damage that the pandemic has wrought.

22. May recipients use pre-pandemic projections as a basis to estimate the reduction in revenue?

No. Treasury is disallowing the use of projections to ensure consistency and comparability across recipients and to streamline verification. However, in estimating the revenue shortfall using the formula above, recipients may incorporate their average annual revenue growth rate in the three full fiscal years prior to the public health emergency.

23. Once a recipient has identified a reduction in revenue, are there any restrictions on how recipients use funds up to the amount of the reduction?

The Interim Final Rule gives recipients broad latitude to use funds for the provision of government services to the extent of reduction in revenue. Government services can include, but are not limited to, maintenance of infrastructure or pay-go spending for building new infrastructure, including roads; modernization of cybersecurity, including hardware, software, and protection of critical infrastructure; health services; environmental remediation; school or educational services; and the provision of police, fire, and other public safety services.

However, paying interest or principal on outstanding debt, replenishing rainy day or other reserve funds, or paying settlements or judgments would not be considered provision of a government service, since these uses of funds do not entail direct provision of services to citizens. This restriction on paying interest or principal on any outstanding debt instrument, includes, for example, short-term revenue or tax anticipation notes, or paying fees or issuance costs associated with the issuance of new debt. In addition, the overarching restrictions on all program funds (e.g., restriction on pension deposits, restriction on using funds for non-federal match where barred by regulation or statute) would apply.

Eligible Uses – General

24. May recipients use funds to replenish a budget stabilization fund, rainy day fund, or similar reserve account?

No. Funds made available to respond to the public health emergency and its negative economic impacts are intended to help meet pandemic response needs and provide immediate stabilization for households and businesses. Contributions to rainy day funds and similar reserves funds would not address these needs or respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency, but would rather be savings for future spending needs.

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Similarly, funds made available for the provision of governmental services (to the extent of reduction in revenue) are intended to support direct provision of services to citizens. Contributions to rainy day funds are not considered provision of government services, since such expenses do not directly relate to the provision of government services.

25. May recipients use funds to invest in infrastructure other than water, sewer, and broadband projects (e.g. roads, public facilities)?

Under 602(c)(1)(C) or 603(c)(1)(C), recipients may use funds for maintenance of infrastructure or pay-go spending for building of new infrastructure as part of the general provision of government services, to the extent of the estimated reduction in revenue due to the public health emergency.

Under 602(c)(1)(A) or 603(c)(1)(A), a general infrastructure project typically would not be considered a response to the public health emergency and its negative economic impacts unless the project responds to a specific pandemic-related public health need (e.g., investments in facilities for the delivery of vaccines) or a specific negative economic impact of the pandemic (e.g., affordable housing in a Qualified Census Tract).

26. May recipients use funds to pay interest or principal on outstanding debt?

No. Expenses related to financing, including servicing or redeeming notes, would not address the needs of pandemic response or its negative economic impacts. Such expenses would also not be considered provision of government services, as these financing expenses do not directly provide services or aid to citizens.

This applies to paying interest or principal on any outstanding debt instrument, including, for example, short-term revenue or tax anticipation notes, or paying fees or issuance costs associated with the issuance of new debt.

27. May recipients use funds to satisfy nonfederal matching requirements under the Stafford Act? May recipients use funds to satisfy nonfederal matching requirements generally?

Fiscal Recovery Funds are subject to pre-existing limitations in other federal statutes and regulations and may not be used as non-federal match for other Federal programs whose statute or regulations bar the use of Federal funds to meet matching requirements. For example, expenses for the state share of Medicaid are not an eligible use. For information on FEMA programs, please see here.

Eligible Uses – Premium Pay

28. What criteria should recipients use in identifying essential workers to receive premium pay?

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Essential workers are those in critical infrastructure sectors who regularly perform in- person work, interact with others at work, or physically handle items handled by others.

Critical infrastructure sectors include healthcare, education and childcare, transportation, sanitation, grocery and food production, and public health and safety, among others, as provided in the Interim Final Rule. Governments receiving Fiscal Recovery Funds have the discretion to add additional sectors to this list, so long as the sectors are considered critical to protect the health and well-being of residents.

The Interim Final Rule emphasizes the need for recipients to prioritize premium pay for lower income workers. Premium pay that would increase a worker’s total pay above 150% of the greater of the state or county average annual wage requires specific justification for how it responds to the needs of these workers.

29. What criteria should recipients use in identifying third-party employers to receive grants for the purpose of providing premium pay to essential workers?

Any third-party employers of essential workers are eligible. Third-party contractors who employ essential workers in eligible sectors are also eligible for grants to provide premium pay. Selection of third-party employers and contractors who receive grants is at the discretion of recipients.

To ensure any grants respond to the needs of essential workers and are made in a fair and transparent manner, the rule imposes some additional reporting requirements for grants to third-party employers, including the public disclosure of grants provided.

30. May recipients provide premium pay retroactively for work already performed?

Yes. Treasury encourages recipients to consider providing premium pay retroactively for work performed during the pandemic, recognizing that many essential workers have not yet received additional compensation for their service during the pandemic.

Eligible Uses – Water, Sewer, and Broadband Infrastructure

31. What types of water and sewer projects are eligible uses of funds?

The Interim Final Rule generally aligns eligible uses of the Funds with the wide range of types or categories of projects that would be eligible to receive financial assistance through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) or Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).

Under the DWSRF, categories of eligible projects include: treatment, transmission and distribution (including lead service line replacement), source rehabilitation and decontamination, storage, consolidation, and new systems development.

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Under the CWSRF, categories of eligible projects include: construction of publicly- owned treatment works, nonpoint source pollution management, national estuary program projects, decentralized wastewater treatment systems, stormwater systems, water conservation, efficiency, and reuse measures, watershed pilot projects, energy efficiency measures for publicly-owned treatment works, water reuse projects, security measures at publicly-owned treatment works, and technical assistance to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act.

As mentioned in the Interim Final Rule, eligible projects under the DWSRF and CWSRF support efforts to address climate change, as well as to meet cybersecurity needs to protect water and sewer infrastructure. Given the lifelong impacts of lead exposure for children, and the widespread nature of lead service lines, Treasury also encourages recipients to consider projects to replace lead service lines.

32. May construction on eligible water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure projects continue past December 31, 2024, assuming funds have been obligated prior to that date?

Yes. Treasury is interpreting the requirement that costs be incurred by December 31, 2024 to only require that recipients have obligated the funds by such date. The period of performance will run until December 31, 2026, which will provide recipients a reasonable amount of time to complete projects funded with Fiscal Recovery Funds.

33. May recipients use funds as a non-federal match for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) or Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)?

Recipients may not use funds as a state match for the CWSRF and DWSRF due to prohibitions in utilizing federal funds as a state match in the authorizing statutes and regulations of the CWSRF and DWSRF.

34. Does the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) apply to eligible infrastructure projects?

NEPA does not apply to Treasury’s administration of the Funds. Projects supported with payments from the Funds may still be subject to NEPA review if they are also funded by other federal financial assistance programs.

35. What types of broadband projects are eligible?

The Interim Final Rule requires eligible projects to reliably deliver minimum speeds of 100 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload. In cases where it is impracticable due to geography, topography, or financial cost to meet those standards, projects must reliably deliver at least 100 Mbps download speed, at least 20 Mbps upload speed, and be scalable to a minimum of 100 Mbps download speed and 100 Mbps upload speed.

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Projects must also be designed to serve unserved or underserved households and businesses, defined as those that are not currently served by a wireline connection that reliably delivers at least 25 Mbps download speed and 3 Mbps of upload speed.

36. For broadband investments, may recipients use funds for related programs such as cybersecurity or digital literacy training?

Yes. Recipients may use funds to provide assistance to households facing negative economic impacts due to Covid-19, including digital literacy training and other programs that promote access to the Internet. Recipients may also use funds for modernization of cybersecurity, including hardware, software, and protection of critical infrastructure, as part of provision of government services up to the amount of revenue lost due to the public health emergency.

Non-Entitlement Units (NEUs)

37. Can states impose requirements or conditions on the transfer of funds to NEUs?

As the statute requires states to make distributions based on population, states may not place additional conditions or requirements on distributions to NEUs, beyond those required by the ARPA and Treasury’s implementing regulations and guidance.

For example, states may not impose stricter limitations than permitted by statute or Treasury regulations or guidance on an NEU’s use of Fiscal Recovery Funds based on the NEU’s proposed spending plan or other policies, nor permitted to offset any debt owed by the NEU against its payment. Further, states may not provide funding on a reimbursement basis (e.g., requiring NEUs to pay for project costs up front before being reimbursed with Fiscal Recovery Fund payments), because this approach would not comport with the statutory requirement that states make distributions to NEUs within the statutory timeframe.

38. Can states transfer additional funds to local governments beyond amount allocated to NEUs?

Yes. The Interim Final Rule permits states, territories, and Tribal governments to transfer Fiscal Recovery Funds to other constituent units of government or private entities beyond those specified in the statute, as long as the transferee abides by the transferor's eligible use and other requirements. Similarly, local governments are authorized to transfer Fiscal Recovery Funds to other constituent units of government (e.g., a county is able to transfer Fiscal Recovery Funds to a city, town or school district within it).

39. What is the definition of “budget” for the purpose of the 75 percent cap on NEU payments, and who is responsible for enforcing this cap?

States are responsible for enforcing the “75 percent cap” on NEU payments, which is a statutory requirement that distributions to NEUs not exceed 75 percent of the NEU’s

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most recent budget. Treasury interprets the most recent budget as the NEU’s most recent annual total operating budget, including its general fund and other funds, as of January 27, 2020. States may rely for this determination on a certified top-line budget total from the NEU. Funding amounts in excess of such cap must be returned to Treasury.

40. May states use funds to pay for the administrative costs of allocating and distributing money to the NEUs?

Yes. If necessary, states may use Fiscal Recovery Funds to support the administrative costs of allocating and distributing money to NEUs, as disbursing these funds itself is a response to the public health emergency and its negative economic impacts.

41. When will states get their payments for NEUs? When will NEUs get their payments?

States can find their state-level allocations for NEUs on the Treasury website. Treasury plans to issue further guidance on distributions and payments to NEUs in the coming days.

State governments that request their own funds under the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund through Treasury’s Submission Portal will be considered by Treasury to have requested funding for their non-entitlement units as well.

42. When will NEUs know if they are eligible for payment?

Treasury plans to provide further guidance on distributions and payments to NEUs in the coming days.

Ineligible Uses

43. What is meant by a pension “deposit”? Can governments use funds for routine pension contributions for employees whose payroll and covered benefits are eligible expenses?

Treasury interprets “deposit” in this context to refer to an extraordinary payment into a pension fund for the purpose of reducing an accrued, unfunded liability. More specifically, the interim final rule does not permit this assistance to be used to make a payment into a pension fund if both: (1) the payment reduces a liability incurred prior to the start of the COVID-19 public health emergency, and (2) the payment occurs outside the recipient’s regular timing for making such payments.

Under this interpretation, a “deposit” is distinct from a “payroll contribution,” which occurs when employers make payments into pension funds on regular intervals, with contribution amounts based on a pre-determined percentage of employees’ wages and salaries. In general, if an employee’s wages and salaries are an eligible use of Fiscal

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Recovery Funds, recipients may treat the employee’s covered benefits as an eligible use of Fiscal Recovery Funds.

Reporting

44. What records must be kept by governments receiving funds?

Financial records and supporting documents related to the award must be retained for a period of five years after all funds have been expended or returned to Treasury, whichever is later. This includes those which demonstrate the award funds were used for eligible purposes in accordance with the ARPA, Treasury’s regulations implementing those sections, and Treasury’s guidance on eligible uses of funds.

45. What reporting will be required, and when will the first report be due?

Recipients will be required to submit an interim report, quarterly project and expenditure reports, and annual recovery plan performance reports as specified below, regarding their utilization of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.

Interim reports: States (defined to include the District of Columbia), territories, metropolitan cities, counties, and Tribal governments will be required to submit one interim report. The interim report will include a recipient’s expenditures by category at the summary level and for states, information related to distributions to nonentitlement units of local government must also be included in the interim report. The interim report will cover activity from the date of award to July 31, 2021 and must be submitted to Treasury by August 31, 2021. Nonentitlement units of local government are not required to submit an interim report.

Quarterly Project and Expenditure reports: State (defined to include the District of Columbia), territorial, metropolitan city, county, and Tribal governments will be required to submit quarterly project and expenditure reports. This report will include financial data, information on contracts and subawards over $50,000, types of projects funded, and other information regarding a recipient’s utilization of award funds. Reports will be required quarterly with the exception of nonentitlement units, which will report annually. An interim report is due on August 31, 2021. The reports will include the same general data as those submitted by recipients of the Coronavirus Relief Fund, with some modifications to expenditure categories and the addition of data elements related to specific eligible uses. The initial quarterly Project and Expenditure report will cover two calendar quarters from the date of award to September 30, 2021 and must be submitted to Treasury by October 31, 2021. The subsequent quarterly reports will cover one calendar quarter and must be submitted to Treasury within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter.

Nonentitlement units of local government will be required to submit the project and expenditure report annually. The initial annual Project and Expenditure report for nonentitlement units of local government will cover activity from the date of award to

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September 30, 2021 and must be submitted to Treasury by October 31, 2021. The subsequent annual reports must be submitted to Treasury by October 31 each year.

Recovery Plan Performance reports: States (defined to include the District of Columbia), territories, metropolitan cities, and counties with a population that exceeds 250,000 residents will also be required to submit an annual recovery plan performance report to Treasury. This report will include descriptions of the projects funded and information on the performance indicators and objectives of each award, helping local residents understand how their governments are using the substantial resources provided by Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program. The initial recovery plan performance report will cover activity from date of award to July 31, 2021 and must be submitted to Treasury by August 31, 2021. Thereafter, the recovery plan performance reports will cover a 12-month period and recipients will be required to submit the report to Treasury within 30 days after the end of the 12-month period. The second Recovery Plan Performance report will cover the period from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 and must be submitted to Treasury by July 31, 2022. Each annual recovery plan performance report must be posted on the public-facing website of the recipient. Local governments with fewer than 250,000 residents, Tribal governments, and nonentitlement units of local government are not required to develop a Recovery Plan Performance report.

Treasury will provide further guidance and instructions on the reporting requirements for program at a later date.

46. What provisions of the Uniform Guidance for grants apply to these funds? Will the Single Audit requirements apply?

Most of the provisions of the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) apply to this program, including the Cost Principles and Single Audit Act requirements. Recipients should refer to the Assistance Listing for detail on the specific provisions of the Uniform Guidance that do not apply to this program. The Assistance Listing will be available on beta.SAM.gov.

Miscellaneous

47. May governments retain assets purchased with Fiscal Recovery Funds? If so, what rules apply to the proceeds of disposition or sale of such assets?

Yes, if the purchase of the asset was consistent with the limitations on the eligible use of funds. If such assets are disposed of prior to December 31, 2024, the proceeds would be subject to the restrictions on the eligible use of payments.

48. Can recipients use funds for administrative purposes?

Recipients may use funds to cover the portion of payroll and benefits of employees corresponding to time spent on administrative work necessary due to the COVID–19 public health emergency and its negative economic impacts. This includes, but is not

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limited to, costs related to disbursing payments of Fiscal Recovery Funds and managing new grant programs established using Fiscal Recovery Funds.

Operational Questions

49. How does an eligible entity request payment?

Eligible entities (other than non-entitlement units) must submit their information to the Treasury Submission Portal. Please visit the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund website for more information on the submission process.

50. I cannot log into the Treasury Submission Portal or am having trouble navigating it. Who can help me?

If you have questions about the Treasury Submission Portal or for technical support, please email [email protected].

51. What do I need to do to receive my payment? All eligible payees are required to have a DUNS Number previously issued by Dun & Bradstreet (https://www.dnb.com/).

All eligible payees are also required to have an active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov).

And eligible payees must have a bank account enabled for Automated Clearing House (ACH) direct deposit. Payees with a Wire account are encouraged to provide that information as well.

More information on these and all program pre-submission requirements can be found on the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund website.

52. Why is Treasury employing id.me for the Treasury Submission Portal?

ID.me is a trusted technology partner to multiple government agencies and healthcare providers. It provides secure digital identity verification to those government agencies and healthcare providers to make sure you're you – and not someone pretending to be you – when you request access to online services. All personally identifiable information provided to ID.me is encrypted and disclosed only with the express consent of the user. Please refer to ID.me Contact Support for assistance with your ID.me account. Their support website is https://help.id.me.

53. Why is an entity not on the list of eligible entities in Treasury Submission Portal?

The ARP statute lays out which governments are eligible for payments. The list of entities within the Treasury Submission Portal includes entities eligible to receive a direct

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payment of funds from Treasury, which include states (defined to include the District of Columbia), territories, Tribal governments, counties, and metropolitan cities.

Eligible non-entitlement units of local government will receive a distribution of funds from their respective state government and should not submit information to the Treasury Submission Portal.

If you believe an entity has been mistakenly left off the eligible entity list, please email [email protected].

54. What is an Authorized Representative?

An Authorized Representative is an individual with legal authority to bind the government entity (e.g., the Chief Executive Officer of the government entity). An Authorized Representative must sign the Acceptance of Award terms for it to be valid.

55. How does a Tribal government determine their allocation?

Tribal governments will receive information about their allocation when the submission to the Treasury Submission Portal is confirmed to be complete and accurate.

56. How do I know the status of my request for funds (submission)?

Entities can check the status of their submission at any time by logging into Treasury Submission Portal.

57. My Treasury Submission Portal submission requires additional information/correction. What is the process for that?

If your Authorized Representative has not yet signed the award terms, you can edit your submission with in the into Treasury Submission Portal. If your Authorized Representative has signed the award terms, please email [email protected] to request assistance with updating your information.

58. My request for funds was denied. How do I find out why it was denied or appeal the decision?

Please check to ensure that no one else from your entity has applied, causing a duplicate submission. Please also review the list of all eligible entities on the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund website.

If you still have questions regarding your submission, please email [email protected].

59. When will entities get their money?

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Before Treasury is able to execute a payment, a representative of an eligible government must submit the government’s information for verification through the Treasury Submission Portal. The verification process takes approximately four business days. If any errors are identified, the designated point of contact for the government will be contacted via email to correct the information before the payment can proceed. Once verification is complete, the designated point of contact of the eligible government will receive an email notifying them that their submission has been verified. Payments are generally scheduled for the next business day after this verification email, though funds may not be available immediately due to processing time of their financial institution.

60. How does a local government entity provide Treasury with a notice of transfer of funds to its State?

For more information on how to provide Treasury with notice of transfer to a state, please email [email protected].

FACT SHEET: The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Will Deliver $350 Billion for State, Local, Territorial, and Tribal Governments to Respond to the COVID-19 Emergency and Bring Back Jobs

May 10, 2021 Aid to state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments will help turn the tide on the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the launch of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, to provide $350 billion in emergency funding for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments. Treasury also released details on how these funds can be used to respond to acute pandemic response needs, fill revenue shortfalls among these governments, and support the communities and populations hardest-hit by the COVID-19 crisis. With the launch of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, eligible jurisdictions will be able to access this funding in the coming days to address these needs.

State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments have been on the frontlines of responding to the immense public health and economic needs created by this crisis – from standing up vaccination sites to supporting small businesses – even as these governments confronted revenue shortfalls during the downturn. As a result, these governments have endured unprecedented strains, forcing many to make untenable choices between laying off educators, firefighters, and other frontline workers or failing to provide other services that communities rely on. Faced with these challenges, state and local governments have cut over 1 million jobs since the beginning of the crisis. The experience of prior economic downturns has shown that budget pressures like these often result in prolonged fiscal austerity that can slow an economic recovery.

To support the immediate pandemic response, bring back jobs, and lay the groundwork for a strong and equitable recovery, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 established the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, designed to deliver $350 billion to state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to bolster their response to the COVID-19 emergency and its economic impacts. Today, Treasury is launching this much-needed relief to:

• Support urgent COVID-19 response efforts to continue to decrease spread of the virus and bring the pandemic under control;

• Replace lost public sector revenue to strengthen support for vital public services and help retain jobs;

• Support immediate economic stabilization for households and businesses; and,

• Address systemic public health and economic challenges that have contributed to the inequal impact of the pandemic on certain populations.

The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide substantial flexibility for each jurisdiction to meet local needs—including support for households, small businesses, impacted industries, essential workers, and the communities hardest-hit by the crisis. These funds also deliver resources that recipients can invest in building, maintaining, or upgrading their water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure.

1 Starting today, eligible state, territorial, metropolitan city, county, and Tribal governments may request Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through the Treasury Submission Portal. Concurrent with this program launch, Treasury has published an Interim Final Rule that implements the provisions of this program.

FUNDING AMOUNTS The American Rescue Plan provides a total of $350 billion in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to help eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments meet their present needs and build the foundation for a strong recovery. Congress has allocated this funding to tens of thousands of jurisdictions. These allocations include:

Amount Type ($ billions) States & District of Columbia $195.3

Counties $65.1

Metropolitan Cites $45.6

Tribal Governments $20.0

Territories $4.5

Non-Entitlement Units of $19.5 Local Government

Treasury expects to distribute these funds directly to each state, territorial, metropolitan city, county, and Tribal government. Local governments that are classified as non-entitlement units will receive this funding through their applicable state government. Treasury expects to provide further guidance on distributions to non-entitlement units next week.

Local governments should expect to receive funds in two tranches, with 50% provided beginning in May 2021 and the balance delivered 12 months later. States that have experienced a net increase in the unemployment rate of more than 2 percentage points from February 2020 to the latest available data as of the date of certification will receive their full allocation of funds in a single payment; other states will receive funds in two equal tranches. Governments of U.S. territories will receive a single payment. Tribal governments will receive two payments, with the first payment available in May and the second payment, based on employment data, to be delivered in June 2021.

USES OF FUNDING Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments with a substantial infusion of resources to meet pandemic response needs and rebuild a stronger, more equitable economy as the country recovers. Within the categories of eligible uses, recipients have broad flexibility to decide how best to use this funding to meet the needs of their communities. Recipients may use Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to:

• Support public health expenditures, by funding COVID-19 mitigation efforts, medical expenses, behavioral healthcare, and certain public health and safety staff;

• Address negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency, including economic harms to workers, households, small businesses, impacted industries, and the public sector;

• Replace lost public sector revenue, using this funding to provide government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue experienced due to the pandemic;

• Provide premium pay for essential workers, offering additional support to those who have borne and will bear the greatest health risks because of their service in critical infrastructure sectors; and,

• Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure, making necessary investments to improve access to clean drinking water, support vital wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and to expand access to broadband internet.

Within these overall categories, Treasury’s Interim Final Rule provides guidelines and principles for determining the types of programs and services that this funding can support, together with examples of allowable uses that recipients may consider. As described below, Treasury has also designed these provisions to take into consideration the disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency on those hardest-hit by the pandemic.

1. Supporting the public health response Mitigating the impact of COVID-19 continues to require an unprecedented public health response from state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments. Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide resources to meet these needs through the provision of care for those impacted by the virus and through services that address disparities in public health that have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Recipients may use this funding to address a broad range of public health needs across COVID-19 mitigation, medical expenses, behavioral healthcare, and public health resources. Among other services, these funds can help support:

• Services and programs to contain and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, including:  Vaccination programs  Enhancement of healthcare capacity,  Medical expenses including alternative care facilities  Testing  Support for prevention, mitigation, or  Contact tracing other services in congregate living  Isolation or quarantine facilities and schools  PPE purchases  Enhancement of public health data  Support for vulnerable populations to systems access medical or public health services  Capital investments in public facilities to  Public health surveillance (e.g., meet pandemic operational needs monitoring for variants)  Ventilation improvements in key settings  Enforcement of public health orders like healthcare facilities  Public communication efforts

• Services to address behavioral healthcare needs exacerbated by the pandemic, including:  Mental health treatment  Crisis intervention  Substance misuse treatment  Services or outreach to promote access  Other behavioral health services to health and social services  Hotlines or warmlines

• Payroll and covered benefits expenses for public health, healthcare, human services, public safety and similar employees, to the extent that they work on the COVID-19 response. For public health and safety workers, recipients can use these funds to cover the full payroll and covered benefits costs for employees or operating units or divisions primarily dedicated to the COVID-19 response.

2. Addressing the negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency The COVID-19 public health emergency resulted in significant economic hardship for many Americans. As businesses closed, consumers stayed home, schools shifted to remote education, and travel declined precipitously, over 20 million jobs were lost between February and April 2020. Although many have since returned to work, as of April 2021, the economy remains more than 8 million jobs below its pre- pandemic peak, and more than 3 million workers have dropped out of the labor market altogether since February 2020.

To help alleviate the economic hardships caused by the pandemic, Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds enable eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to provide a wide range of assistance to individuals and households, small businesses, and impacted industries, in addition to enabling governments to rehire public sector staff and rebuild capacity. Among these uses include:

• Delivering assistance to workers and families, including aid to unemployed workers and job training, as well as aid to households facing food, housing, or other financial insecurity. In addition, these funds can support survivor’s benefits for family members of COVID-19 victims.

• Supporting small businesses, helping them to address financial challenges caused by the pandemic and to make investments in COVID-19 prevention and mitigation tactics, as well as to provide technical assistance. To achieve these goals, recipients may employ this funding to execute a broad array of loan, grant, in-kind assistance, and counseling programs to enable small businesses to rebound from the downturn.

• Speeding the recovery of the tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors, supporting industries that were particularly hard-hit by the COVID-19 emergency and are just now beginning to mend. Similarly impacted sectors within a local area are also eligible for support.

• Rebuilding public sector capacity, by rehiring public sector staff and replenishing unemployment insurance (UI) trust funds, in each case up to pre-pandemic levels. Recipients may also use this funding to build their internal capacity to successfully implement economic relief programs, with investments in data analysis, targeted outreach, technology infrastructure, and impact evaluations.

3. Serving the hardest-hit communities and families While the pandemic has affected communities across the country, it has disproportionately impacted low-income families and communities of color and has exacerbated systemic health and economic inequities. Low-income and socially vulnerable communities have experienced the most severe health impacts. For example, counties with high poverty rates also have the highest rates of infections and deaths, with 223 deaths per 100,000 compared to the U.S. average of 175 deaths per 100,000.

Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds allow for a broad range of uses to address the disproportionate public health and economic impacts of the crisis on the hardest-hit communities, populations, and households. Eligible services include:

• Addressing health disparities and the social determinants of health, through funding for community health workers, public benefits navigators, remediation of lead hazards, and community violence intervention programs;

• Investments in housing and neighborhoods, such as services to address individuals experiencing homelessness, affordable housing development, housing vouchers, and residential counseling and housing navigation assistance to facilitate moves to neighborhoods with high economic opportunity;

• Addressing educational disparities through new or expanded early learning services, providing additional resources to high-poverty school districts, and offering educational services like tutoring or afterschool programs as well as services to address social, emotional, and mental health needs; and,

• Promoting healthy childhood environments, including new or expanded high quality childcare, home visiting programs for families with young children, and enhanced services for child welfare-involved families and foster youth.

Governments may use Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to support these additional services if they are provided:

• within a Qualified Census Tract (a low-income area as designated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development);

• to families living in Qualified Census Tracts;

• by a Tribal government; or,

• to other populations, households, or geographic areas disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.

4. Replacing lost public sector revenue State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments that are facing budget shortfalls may use Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to avoid cuts to government services. With these additional resources, recipients can continue to provide valuable public services and ensure that fiscal austerity measures do not hamper the broader economic recovery.

Many state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments have experienced significant budget shortfalls, which can yield a devastating impact on their respective communities. Faced with budget shortfalls and pandemic-related uncertainty, state and local governments cut staff in all 50 states. These budget shortfalls and staff cuts are particularly problematic at present, as these entities are on the front lines of battling the COVID-19 pandemic and helping citizens weather the economic downturn.

Recipients may use these funds to replace lost revenue. Treasury’s Interim Final Rule establishes a methodology that each recipient can use to calculate its reduction in revenue. Specifically, recipients will compute the extent of their reduction in revenue by comparing their actual revenue to an alternative representing what could have been expected to occur in the absence of the pandemic. Analysis of this expected trend begins with the last full fiscal year prior to the public health emergency and projects forward at either (a) the recipient’s average annual revenue growth over the three full fiscal years prior to the public health emergency or (b) 4.1%, the national average state and local revenue growth rate from 2015-18 (the latest available data).

For administrative convenience, Treasury’s Interim Final Rule allows recipients to presume that any diminution in actual revenue relative to the expected trend is due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Upon receiving Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, recipients may immediately calculate the reduction in revenue that occurred in 2020 and deploy funds to address any shortfall. Recipients will have the opportunity to re-calculate revenue loss at several points through the program, supporting those entities that experience a lagged impact of the crisis on revenues.

Importantly, once a shortfall in revenue is identified, recipients will have broad latitude to use this funding to support government services, up to this amount of lost revenue.

5. Providing premium pay for essential workers Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide resources for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to recognize the heroic contributions of essential workers. Since the start of the public health emergency, essential workers have put their physical well-being at risk to meet the daily needs of their communities and to provide care for others.

Many of these essential workers have not received compensation for the heightened risks they have faced and continue to face. Recipients may use this funding to provide premium pay directly, or through grants to private employers, to a broad range of essential workers who must be physically present at their jobs including, among others:

 Staff at nursing homes, hospitals,  Truck drivers, transit staff, and and home-care settings warehouse workers  Workers at farms, food production  Childcare workers, educators, and school facilities, grocery stores, and restaurants staff  Janitors and sanitation workers  Social service and human services staff  Public health and safety staff

Treasury’s Interim Final Rule emphasizes the need for recipients to prioritize premium pay for lower income workers. Premium pay that would increase a worker’s total pay above 150% of the greater of the state or county average annual wage requires specific justification for how it responds to the needs of these workers.

In addition, employers are both permitted and encouraged to use Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to offer retrospective premium pay, recognizing that many essential workers have not yet received additional compensation for work performed. Staff working for third-party contractors in eligible sectors are also eligible for premium pay.

6. Investing in water and sewer infrastructure Recipients may use Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to invest in necessary improvements to their water and sewer infrastructures, including projects that address the impacts of climate change.

Recipients may use this funding to invest in an array of drinking water infrastructure projects, such as building or upgrading facilities and transmission, distribution, and storage systems, including the replacement of lead service lines.

Recipients may also use this funding to invest in wastewater infrastructure projects, including constructing publicly-owned treatment infrastructure, managing and treating stormwater or subsurface drainage water, facilitating water reuse, and securing publicly-owned treatment works.

To help jurisdictions expedite their execution of these essential investments, Treasury’s Interim Final Rule aligns types of eligible projects with the wide range of projects that can be supported by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. Recipients retain substantial flexibility to identify those water and sewer infrastructure investments that are of the highest priority for their own communities.

Treasury’s Interim Final Rule also encourages recipients to ensure that water, sewer, and broadband projects use strong labor standards, including project labor agreements and community benefits agreements that offer wages at or above the prevailing rate and include local hire provisions.

7. Investing in broadband infrastructure

The pandemic has underscored the importance of access to universal, high-speed, reliable, and affordable broadband coverage. Over the past year, millions of Americans relied on the internet to participate in remote school, healthcare, and work.

Yet, by at least one measure, 30 million Americans live in areas where there is no broadband service or where existing services do not deliver minimally acceptable speeds. For millions of other Americans, the high cost of broadband access may place it out of reach. The American Rescue Plan aims to help remedy these shortfalls, providing recipients with flexibility to use Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to invest in broadband infrastructure. Recognizing the acute need in certain communities, Treasury’s Interim Final Rule provides that investments in broadband be made in areas that are currently unserved or underserved—in other words, lacking a wireline connection that reliably delivers minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload. Recipients are also encouraged to prioritize projects that achieve last-mile connections to households and businesses.

Using these funds, recipients generally should build broadband infrastructure with modern technologies in mind, specifically those projects that deliver services offering reliable 100 Mbps download and 100

Mbps upload speeds, unless impracticable due to topography, geography, or financial cost. In addition, recipients are encouraged to pursue fiber optic investments.

In view of the wide disparities in broadband access, assistance to households to support internet access or digital literacy is an eligible use to respond to the public health and negative economic impacts of the pandemic, as detailed above.

8. Ineligible Uses

Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide substantial resources to help eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments manage the public health and economic consequences of COVID-19. Recipients have considerable flexibility to use these funds to address the diverse needs of their communities.

To ensure that these funds are used for their intended purposes, the American Rescue Plan Act also specifies two ineligible uses of funds:

• States and territories may not use this funding to directly or indirectly offset a reduction in net tax revenue due to a change in law from March 3, 2021 through the last day of the fiscal year in which the funds provided have been spent. The American Rescue Plan ensures that funds needed to provide vital services and support public employees, small businesses, and families struggling to make it through the pandemic are not used to fund reductions in net tax revenue. Treasury’s Interim Final Rule implements this requirement. If a state or territory cuts taxes, they must demonstrate how they paid for the tax cuts from sources other than Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds—by enacting policies to raise other sources of revenue, by cutting spending, or through higher revenue due to economic growth. If the funds provided have been used to offset tax cuts, the amount used for this purpose must be paid back to the Treasury.

• No recipient may use this funding to make a deposit to a pension fund. Treasury’s Interim Final Rule defines a “deposit” as an extraordinary contribution to a pension fund for the purpose of reducing an accrued, unfunded liability. While pension deposits are prohibited, recipients may use funds for routine payroll contributions for employees whose wages and salaries are an eligible use of funds. Treasury’s Interim Final Rule identifies several other ineligible uses, including funding debt service, legal settlements or judgments, and deposits to rainy day funds or financial reserves. Further, general infrastructure spending is not covered as an eligible use outside of water, sewer, and broadband investments or above the amount allocated under the revenue loss provision. While the program offers broad flexibility to recipients to address local conditions, these restrictions will help ensure that funds are used to augment existing activities and address pressing needs.

Meeting Date: 05/19/2021 Agenda Item: 6.2

CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT

REPORT TO: Mayor North & City Council

REPORT FROM: Alexander J. Henderson, City Manager; ICMA-CM REVIEWED BY: AP

AGENDA ITEM: 1% Public Safety Sales Tax - Measure E Overview

ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ___Resolution ___Motion _____Receive/File

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY As we continue our development of the annual budget, staff will be providing an overview of activity related to the voter-approved 1% public safety sales tax (Measure E). Measure E was approved by 72% of voters during the June 5, 2018 general election. As such, the City receives monthly installments from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA).

"Local Tax" is the general term for sales and use taxes imposed under the Bradley-Burns Uniform Sales and Use Tax Law. The basic statewide sales and use tax rate is 7.25% and is divided as follows:

• 6.00% State • 1.00% Local Jurisdiction (City or county of place of sale or use) • 0.25% Local Transportation Fund (County of place of sale or use)

"District Taxes" are imposed locally under the Transactions and Use Tax Law. The total tax rate in Kingsburg is 8.975%, which includes the statewide 7.25% plus the following:

• 1.00% Public Safety District Tax (Measure E) • 0.725% Fresno County

Measure E is considered a transaction and use tax, which are allocated to the jurisdiction where the taxed product is received or registered (as in the case of a motor vehicle purchase). Because of this, Measure E 1% revenues are higher than the !5 local jurisdiction place of sale or use. For example, if a consumer purchases a new motor vehicle and registers it in Kingsburg (place of residence), the city receives the 1% sales tax for that vehicle for the purposes of Measure E. The same theory applies with destination based purchases, which is especially relevant for online activity, which saw a sharp increase during the pandemic.

Some important factors have shaped revenues and expenditures during the first few years of Measure E. Examples include:

• After adoption in June 2018, the measure officially took effect in October 2018. The first fiscal “year” consisted of 9 months (Oct. 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019). Initial expenditures included mostly new equipment with limited employee hiring until staff could gauge revenue receipts. • The first full fiscal year was July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020. Revenues outpaced initial budget projections by ~30%. Because of the additional revenues, fund balance also increased. • For FY21, the city conservatively adopted a budget based upon unknowns given the early months of the pandemic and the potential for long-term revenue shortages. Consumers moved heavily to online purchases in the earlier months, buoying Measure E receipts. Federal and State stimulus legislation may have also contributed to additional spending. Again, we are projecting higher than anticipated receipts. This, combined with some vacancies of PD positions, have increased the fund balance. • For FY22, we are projecting revenues based upon figures provided by Avenu Insights, our sales tax consultant. We are also anticipating the use of fund balance based upon additional hiring.

Both Police and Fire Dept. summary presentations are included in this packet. Chief Dadian and Chief Perkins will give overviews and be available for questions.

RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL 1. Informational only. No action required.

POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S) 1. NA

STRATEGIC INITIATIVE 1. Ensure Financial Stability 2. Improve Public Safety

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FISCAL IMPACT: 1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? Yes 2. Is it Currently Budgeted? Yes 3. If Budgeted, Which Line? 106 – Measure E Fund

PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW Measure E was approved by 72% of voters during the June 5, 2018 general election.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION See Executive Summary.

ATTACHED INFORMATION 1. Measure E Fund Balance & Budget Worksheets 2. Measure E Revenue Forecast 3. KPD Measure E Overview 4. KFD Measure E Overview

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MEASURE E PUBLIC SAFETY TAX

Description: Kingsburg voters approved a 1% sales and use tax on June 5, 2018. Revenues can only be used for the purpose of public safety activities (police, fire/EMS).

Budget Highlights: Revenues are based upon forecasts provided by the City's third party sales tax consultant. NOTE: The charts below reflect 2021‐2022 proposals.

EXPENSES REVENUES

Wages and Benefits 25%

Maintenance and 1% Voter Approved Operation 10% 65% Tax 100% Capital Outlay

Measure E 2017‐18 2018‐19 2019‐20 2020‐21 2020‐21 2021‐22 ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ADOPTED PROJECTED PROPOSED REVENUE 1% Voter Approved Tax$ - $ 1,144,067 $ 1,899,962 $ 1,550,000 $ 2,064,000 $ 2,144,000 Interest$ - $ - $ 5,442 $ - $ - $ - From Other Funds$ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - From Fire Marshal Services $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - TOTAL REVENUES $ ‐ $ 1,144,067 $ 1,905,404 $ 1,550,000 $ 2,064,000 $ 2,144,000

POLICE EXPENDITURES Wages and Benefits$ - $ 175,233 $ 275,518 $ 396,180 $ 244,479 $ 1,071,910 Maintenance and Operation$ - $ 25,826 $ 24,457 $ 49,777 $ 42,839 $ 116,789 Debt Service$ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Capital Outlay $ - $ 3,677 $ 590,848 $ 320,000 $ 240,000 $ 395,000 Training $ - $ - $ 6,987 $ 10,000 $ - $ 14,500 Total Police $ - $ 204,735 $ 897,809 $ 775,957 $ 527,318 $ 1,598,199

FIRE/EMS EXPENDITURES $ ‐ $ ‐ Wages and Benefits$ - $ 100,264 $ 407,038 $ 515,986 $ 584,843 $ 607,087 Maintenance and Operation$ - $ 5,647 $ 52,537 $ 72,150 $ 99,150 $ 108,535 Debt Service$ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Capital Outlay $ - $ 599,445 $ 174,668 $ 187,350 $ 187,988 $ 258,000 Training $ - $ 1,885 $ 5,294 $ 8,000 $ 8,500 $ 9,000 Total Fire/EMS $ - $ 707,241 $ 639,537 $ 783,486 $ 880,481 $ 982,622 TOTAL EXPENDITURES ‐$ $ 911,976 $ 1,537,346 $ 1,559,442 $ 1,407,799 $ 2,580,821 Net Revenue/(Expenditures) $ - $ 232,091 $ 368,058 $ (9,442) $ 656,201 $ (436,821) Changes in Fund Balance $ - $ - $ - Net Increase/(Decrease) in Fund Balance $ - $ 232,091 $ 368,058 $ (9,442) $ 656,201 $ (436,821) Beginning Fund Balance July 1$ - $ - $ 232,091 $ 600,149 $ 600,149 $ 1,256,349 Ending Fund Balance June 30$ - $ 232,091 $ 600,149 $ 590,706 $ 1,256,349 $ 819,528

REVENUE & EXPENSE TREND $3,000,000

$2,500,000

$2,000,000

$1,500,000

$1,000,000

$500,000

$‐ 2018‐19 2019‐20 2020‐21 2021‐22

TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL EXPENDITURES CITY OF KINGSBURG SPECIAL REVENUE-PUBLIC SAFETY FUND BUDGET PREPARATION WORKSHEET - REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22

FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 PROJECTED FY 21/22 Percent ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION ACTUALS ACTUALS ACTUALS BUDGET YEAR END PROPOSED Change

MEASURE E - REVENUES 106-0000-404-0400 MEASURE E TAX$ - $ 1,144,067 $ 1,899,962 $ 1,550,000 $ 2,064,000 $ 2,144,000 38.32% 106-0000-404-0101 INTEREST$ - $ - $ 5,442 $ - $ - 106-0000-404-0401 TRANSFER TO MEASURE E $ - $ - $ - $ - 106-0000-404-0402 FIRE MARSHAL SERVICES$ - $ - $ - $ - TOTAL MEASURE E REVENUE $ - $ 1,144,067 1,905,404.18 $ 1,550,000 $ 2,064,000 $ 2,144,000 38.32%

Revenues $ - $ 1,144,067 $ 1,905,404 $ 1,550,000 $ 2,064,000 $ 2,144,000 38.32% Expenses $ - $ 911,976 $ 1,537,346 $ 1,559,442 $ 1,407,799 $ 2,580,821 65.50% $ - $ 232,091 $ 368,058 $ (9,442) $ 656,201 $ (436,821) 4526.18% CITY OF KINGSBURG SPECIAL REVENUE-PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDS BUDGET PREPARATION WORKSHEET - EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22

FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 PROJECTED FY 21/22 Percent ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION ACTUALS ACTUALS ACTUALS BUDGET YEAR END PROPOSED Change

MEASURE E POLICE 106-3400-549-5101 SALARIES$ - $ 122,938 $ 172,478 $ 241,587 $ 157,145 $ 636,919 163.64% 106-3400-549-5102 OVERTIME$ - $ 13,589 $ 18,005 $ 16,000 $ 25,458 $ 40,000 150.00% 106-3400-549-5106 SPECIAL PROJECT OT$ - $ - $ 20,496 $ 40,000 $ 1,056 $ 50,000 25.00% 106-3400-549-5121 FICA$ - $ 7,371 $ 14,488 $ 22,765 $ 14,144 $ 55,609 144.27% 106-3400-549-5122 PERS-UAL$ - $ - $ 1,946 $ 1,946 $ 92,579 4657.40% 106-3400-549-5123 PERS-PAYROLL$ - $ 12,992 $ 21,988 $ 27,468 $ 18,352 $ 90,164 228.25% 106-3400-549-5125 MEDICAL$ - $ 5,083 $ 8,544 $ 23,872 $ 5,636 $ 41,480 73.76% 106-3400-549-5127 WORKERS COMP$ - $ 11,150 $ 17,058 $ 18,573 $ 18,573 $ 56,503 204.22% 106-3400-549-5129 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE$ - $ 2,000 $ 2,313 $ 3,800 $ 2,000 $ 8,200 115.79% 106-3400-549-5131 EAP$ - $ 34 $ 34 $ 25 $ 25 $ 132 428.00% 106-3400-549-5133 LIFE INSURANCE$ - $ 75 $ 114 $ 144 $ 144 $ 324 125.00% TOTAL WAGES & BENEFITS $ - $ 175,233 $ 275,518 $ 396,180 $ 244,479 $ 1,071,910 170.56% 106-3400-549-5201 OFFICE SUPPLIES$ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 4,500 106-3400-549-5208 SAFETY EQUIPMENT$ - $ 7,393 $ 2,137 $ 6,000 $ 9,862 $ 8,000 33.33% 106-3400-549-5209 SCREENING PERSONNEL$ - $ - $ - $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ 20,000 233.33% 106-3400-549-5210 DEPT TOOLS $ - $ - $ 1,077 $ 3,000 $ 2,000 $ 4,500 50.00% 106-3400-549-5216 COMMUNICATIONS$ - $ - $ - $ 6,800 $ 2,000 $ 8,300 22.06% 106-3400-549-5222 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE$ - $ 6,159 $ 4,116 $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ 7,000 16.67% 106-3400-549-5224 FUELS$ - $ 6,769 $ 6,995 $ 14,000 $ 9,000 $ 30,000 114.29% 106-3400-549-5226 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE$ - $ - $ - $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 2,000 33.33% 106-3400-549-5261 LIABILITY INSURANCE$ - $ 3,265 $ 4,789 $ 2,668 $ 2,668 $ 17,478 555.10% 106-3400-549-5262 PROPERTY INSURANCE$ - $ 466 $ 726 $ 593 $ 593 $ 5,466 821.75% 106-3400-549-5263 VEHICLE INSURANCE$ - $ 744 $ 2,716 $ 2,297 $ 2,297 $ 8,485 269.39% 106-3400-549-5264 ERMA$ - $ 713 $ 1,497 $ 744 $ 744 $ 5,303 612.77% 106-3400-549-5265 RISK MGT/RMA ADMIN FEES$ - $ 317 $ 404 $ 175 $ 175 $ 257 46.86% 106-3400-549-5296 TRAINING & EDUCATION$ - $ - $ 6,987 $ 10,000 $ 14,500 45.00% TOTAL MAINT. & OPERATIONS $ - $ 25,826 $ 31,444 $ 59,777 $ 42,839 $ 131,289 119.63% 106-3400-549-5701 CAPITAL OUTLAY$ - $ 3,677 $ 152,860 $ 80,000 $ 200,000 150.00% 106-3400-549-5715 POLICE PATROL CARS$ - $ - $ 369,791 $ 240,000 $ 240,000 $ 180,000 -25.00% 106-3400-549-5753 COMPUTERS-MONITORS/TABLETS$ - $ - $ 68,197 $ - $ 15,000 TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $ - $ 3,677 590,847.71 $ 320,000 $ 240,000 $ 395,000 23.44% 106-3400-549-5505 DEBT SERVICE TO GF$ - $ - $ - $ - $ - TOTAL, POLICE EXP $ - $ 204,735 $ 897,809 $ 775,957 $ 527,318 $ 1,598,199 105.96%

MEASURE E FIRE 106-6200-549-5101 SALARIES$ - $ 60,200 $ 212,845 $ 214,926 $ 217,537 $ 320,113 48.94% 106-6200-549-5102 OVERTIME$ - $ 4,847 $ 16,329 $ 15,000 $ 84,067 $ 24,000 106-6200-549-5106 PARTTIME RESERVES$ - $ - $ 39,350 $ 120,000 $ 95,682 $ 40,000 -66.67% 106-6200-549-5121 FICA$ - $ 4,845 $ 19,410 $ 26,256 $ 30,392 $ 29,385 11.92% 106-6200-549-5122 PERS-UAL$ - $ - $ - $ 38,039 $ 38,039 $ 56,667 48.97% 106-6200-549-5123 PERS-PAYROLL$ - $ 7,384 $ 49,295 $ 28,490 $ 33,418 $ 46,395 62.85% 106-6200-549-5125 MEDICAL$ - $ 9,027 $ 31,631 $ 38,004 $ 43,312 $ 48,381 27.31% 106-6200-549-5127 WORKERS COMP$ - $ 8,811 $ 27,633 $ 29,119 $ 29,119 $ 33,904 16.43% 106-6200-549-5129 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE$ - $ 5,053 $ 10,350 $ 6,000 $ 13,124 $ 8,000 33.33% 106-6200-549-5131 EAP$ - $ 30 $ 85 $ 44 $ 44 $ 62 40.91% 106-6200-549-5133 LIFE INSURANCE$ - $ 66 $ 111 $ 108 $ 108 $ 180 66.67% TOTAL WAGES & BENEFITS $ - $ 100,264 $ 407,038 $ 515,986 $ 584,843 $ 607,087 17.66% 106-6200-549-5210 DEPT TOOLS & SUPPLIES$ - $ - $ 18,475 $ 20,500 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 46.34% 106-6200-549-5224 FUELS$ - $ - $ - $ 22,000 $ 23,500 $ 24,000 9.09% 106-6200-549-5261 LIABILITY INSURANCE$ - $ 2,868 $ 8,192 $ 4,693 $ 4,693 $ 8,188 74.47% 106-6200-549-5262 PROPERTY INSURANCE$ - $ 409 $ 1,242 $ 1,044 $ 1,044 $ 2,561 145.31% 106-6200-549-5263 VEHICLE INSURANCE$ - $ 265 $ 2,309 $ 2,297 $ 2,297 $ 3,182 38.53% 106-6200-549-5264 ERMA$ - $ 626 $ 2,561 $ 1,308 $ 1,308 $ 2,484 89.91% 106-6200-549-5265 RISK MGT/RMA ADMIN FEES$ - $ 278 $ 690 $ 308 $ 308 $ 120 -61.04% 106-6200-549-5270 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES$ - $ 1,200 $ 19,068 $ 20,000 $ 36,000 $ 38,000 90.00% 106-6200-549-5296 TRAINING & EDUCATION$ - $ 1,885 $ 5,294 $ 8,000 $ 8,500 $ 9,000 12.50% TOTAL MAINT. & OPERATIONS $ - $ 7,532 $ 57,831 $ 80,150 $ 107,650 $ 117,535 46.64% 106-6200-549-5701 CAPITAL OUTLAY $ - $ 591,320 $ 112,673 $ 123,850 $ 123,850 $ 183,000 106-6200-549-5710 RADIOS AND EQUIPMENT $ - $ - $ 31,559 $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ 35,000 40.00% 106-6200-549-5711 SCBA REFILLING STATION$ - $ - $ 14,397 $ 22,000 $ 22,638 -100.00% 106-6200-549-5712 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING $ - $ 8,126 $ 16,038 $ 16,500 $ 16,500 $ 40,000 142.42% 106-6200-549-5713 FE SIMULATOR (TRAINING PROP)$ - $ - $ - $ - TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $ - $ 599,445 174,667.69 $ 187,350 $ 187,988 $ 258,000 37.71% 106-6200-549-5505 DEBT SERVICE TO GF$ - $ - $ - $ - $ - TOTAL, FIRE/EMS EXP $ - $ 707,241 $ 639,537 $ 783,486 $ 880,481 $ 982,622 25.42%

TOTAL, MEASURE E EXPENSES $ - $ 911,976 $ 1,537,346 $ 1,559,442 $ 1,407,799 $ 2,580,821 65.50%

Revenues $ - $ 1,144,067 $ 1,905,404 $ 1,550,000 $ 2,064,000 $ 2,144,000 38.32% Expenses $ - $ 911,976 $ 1,537,346 $ 1,559,442 $ 1,407,799 $ 2,580,821 65.50% $ - $ 232,091 $ 368,058 $ (9,442) $ 656,201 $ (436,821) 4526.18% Kingsburg T&UT 1% Sales & Use Tax Forecast Summary Accrual through August Clean-up

Voter Approved FY 19 - 20 FY 20 - 21 FY 21 - 22 FY 22 - 23 FY 23 - 24 FY 24 - 25 FY 25 - 26 FY 26 - 27 Cash Projection 1,900,000 2,064,000 2,144,000 2,230,000 2,312,000 2,391,000 2,466,000 2,537,000

Percent Change 66.1% 8.6% 3.9% 4.0% 3.7% 3.4% 3.1% 2.9%

2,537,000

2,466,000

2,391,000

2,312,000

2,230,000

2,144,000

2,064,000

1,900,000 1,144,000

FY 15 - 16 FY 16 - 17 FY 17 - 18 FY 18 - 19 FY 19 - 20 FY 20 - 21 FY 21 - 22 FY 22 - 23 FY 23 - 24 FY 24 - 25 FY 25 - 26 FY 26 - 27

Non-Confidential Avenu Insights & Analytics Kingsburg Police

Measure E Expenditures FY 19/20 Recap Measure E Expenditures FY 20/21 Measure E Spending Plan FY 21/22

Presented by Neil G. Dadian Chief of Police FY 18/19 Spending Plan

• Personnel • 2 police officers

• Maintenance & Operations $13,400

• Capital Outlay $90,000 • Tablets/Other tech • Actual - $3,677 • Miscellaneous equipment purchases FY 19/20 Spending Plan • Personnel • 3 police officers

• Maintenance & Operations $30,400

• Capital Outlay $69,000 • Tasers, carbines, training, OT, tech

• Vehicles $420,000 • 7 new patrol vehicles FY 19/20 Expenditures

Equipment • Ford Police Interceptor SUV • Standardized ABC 2.5 Fire Extinguisher (Mounted) • Panasonic CF-33 Toughbooks w/Tablet Handle • Halligan Tools • Motorola APX 8000 Duel Band Radios w/Mics • Tasers

KINGSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT FY 19/20 Expenditures • Ballistic Helmets (Threat Level IIIA) • Riot Face Shields w/bags • Tactical Mesh Vests w/Rescue Handle • Ballistic Body Shield • Dynamic Entry Door Ram • Colt M4 LE Carbines .556 cal. • Shotguns Remington 870 12 GA • Duty Gear – Measure E Police Officer

KINGSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT FY 19/20 Expenditures

• Reflective Safety Yellow Traffic Vests • Reflective Safety Yellow Raincoats w/Hoods • Electronic Flares (6 pack) • Flair Container Safety Tubes • Stop Stick Portable Tire Deflation Device • Enhancements to Police Station Interview Room • 40” Monitors - Briefing Room A/V Enhancements • 75” Monitors - Training Room A/V Enhancements • Podium - Briefing Room Enhancement

KINGSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT FY 19/20 Expenditures

Training • One-Day Patrol Seminar • Raid Planning Training

KINGSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT KINGSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT Spending Plan FY 20/21

Personnel • 3 police officers – 2 hired, 1 beginning May 17 • 1 Police Services Technician – Hired March 2021 Capital Projects • $80k Budgeted • Pistol Replacement – on order/delivery in June • Personal Safety Equipment Upgrade – equipment received or on back order • Field Grade Duty Belt, Holster, etc. • Class A Duty Belt Upgrade – on back order • Technology • Training & Equipment Tracking – not acquired • Personnel System – not acquired, still researching • Investigative Tools – not acquired, still researching • Citizen Reporting Software – not cost effective

KINGSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT Spending Plan FY 20/21

Vehicles • $240k Budgeted • 3 Ford PI SUV – acquired, paint/upfitting in-progress • 1 Pickup Truck – on order Training • $10k Budgeted • Report Writing • All Department – completed • Reflex Optic Sighting Systems – Handgun • All Officers – push to next budget year • Trained two sergeants as optics instructors • 40 Hour Defensive Handgun Course • 9 Police Officers – COVID shutdown, push to FY 21/22

KINGSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT Spending Plan FY 21/22

Personnel Ongoing • 3 Police Officers • 1 Police Services Technician Additional • 3 Police Officers • 1 Police Sergeant • 1 Police Lieutenant Personnel costs 9 positions TBD Maintenance & Operations $108,575

KINGSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT Spending Plan FY 21/22

Capital Outlay Equipment & Technology $50,000 Budgeted

• Safety Equipment • Additional officers • Personal Protective Equipment • Miscellaneous Tools • Technology • Training & Equipment Tracking • Personnel System • Investigative Software and Tools

KINGSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT Spending Plan FY 21/22 Capital Outlay

Police Vehicles $180,000 Budgeted • 3 Ford PI SUV

Computers & Docking Equipment $15,000 Budgeted • 3 Panasonic Toughbook & vehicle docking

KINGSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT Spending Plan FY 21/22 Capital Outlay Remodel Police Station $100,000 Budgeted • Redesign the interior of the police station to accommodate new Measure E added positions and allow for future Measure E and General Fund growth positions. • Police Station built in 2002. Former gym. • Double space and improve ventilation for Property/Evidence room. • Add evidence storage lockers. • Add interior wall to training room to reduce noise/distractions. • Remove carpet/tile in back entry and kitchen, replace with more durable materials, wall passthrough area from kitchen to training room. • R/R old gym lockers with proper size dressing lockers in men’s locker room.

KINGSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT

DANIEL C. PERKINS FIRE CHIEF DISCUSSION ITEMS

• MEASURE E PROJECTS FY20/21 • MEASURE E PROPOSED PROJECTS FY21/22 • MEASURE E PROPOSED 5 YEAR STRATEGIC USE PLAN MEASURE E PROJECTS FY 20/21

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL

• Maintained: 3 F/T FF/PM Positions –

Enabled 4 Person FIRE Response critically important to FF and Public Safety • Total FIRE calls Increased by 4.5% 2020 • Added: Peak Hour Staffing-Pilot Program -

6 P/T NON-Safety P/M hired

10 Reserve FF hired Peak-hour / Part-time ambulance ran

507 calls in 2020. MEASURE E PROJECTS FY 20/21

SUPPORT PERSONNEL

• Added: 1 Full-Time Administrative Assistant

• Utilized: 1 Part-Time Permanent staff member completing 300+ Fire/ Life Safety Inspections

• Activated: 2 Part-time personnel to staff

COVID VACCINE clinic 5 days a week since 3/30/21 giving nearly 2000 vaccines MEASURE E PROJECTS FY 20/21

PPE

4 Additional Complete Sets of Structural PPE

13 New NFPA compliant WLFF PPE

13 New Multi-discipline rescue helmets

13 Upgraded pairs of station boots

13 New Swiftwater Vests MEASURE E PROJECTS FY 20/21

RADIOS 8 Additional Handheld BK KNG 2 3 Apparatus received: • Upgraded Panasonic CF33 Tough books • Updated Swivel-Base mounting brackets • New GETAC patient care tablets • Upgraded air cards MEASURE E PROJECTS FY 20/21

RESCUE EQUIPMENT New Hazardous Atmosphere Monitors • 5 gas • Carbon Monoxide • RAD 57 MEASURE E PROJECTS FY 20/21

RESCUE EQUIPMENT Multi-discipline

2000’ of New Rescue ropes New Clutch Descenders

2 complete sets of Rescue Software

2 complete sets of Rescue Hardware MEASURE E PROJECTS FY 20/21

TRAINING

Sent 5 personnel to Regional Rescue Task Force Training courses: • Rescue Systems I, II • Confined Space Tech • Rope Rescue Tech Hosted: • Confined Space Tech

• Fire Prevention 2 series- 4 courses

• Plans Examiner series – 3 courses MEASURE E PROJECTS FY 20/21

MAJOR Repairs of Equipment REBUILD: of MAIN FIRE Pump on E142 STRUCTURAL REBUILD:

T-145 Ladder Base swivel T-145 Pump Valves Old Ambulance Repurpose Air and REHAB unit

Support-140 MEASURE E PROJECTS FY 20/21

SIGNIFICANT Repairs to Facilities: • Replacement Fire Alarm Fire Station 1 • Replacement of A/C units Station 1 • Testing /Maint. of Kitchen Hood Systems • Replacement of Roll-up door motors • Replacement of beds • Re-Keying of Doors MEASURE E PROJECTS FY 21/22

PERSONNEL

• Maintain 4 Positions PART-TIME NON-SAFETY PROGRAM

*Maintain 6 positions –pending Grant Results RADIOS • Replace Dual Band Handheld radios • Replace/ Upgrade unit Radios in ME142, T145, Support140 MEASURE E PROJECTS FY 21/22

PPE

• Purchase 9 Structural Firefighting ensembles SCBA STATIONARY FILL STATION

• Begin phase 1 of 2 - Electrical upgrade at Station 2 T145 EQUIPMENT • Complete Phase 2 of Outfit of equipment to meet FIRESCOPE Truck Typing standards. MEASURE E PROJECTS FY 21/22

FACILITIES REPAIRS: • Repair Station 2 Fire Alarm • Begin Phase 1of 2 for Station1 Re-Painting • Begin Upgrading of Office Furniture Station 1 and 2 to meet recommendations of Ergonomics consultant. • Replacement of Beds Station 2 MEASURE E PROJECTS FY 21/22

TRAINING • Provide Training in: Off-Road Driving, Water Tender Ops. Firefighter II, Company Officer and Chief Officer Course tracks ,Fire Marshal Tracks • Provide further training in WLFF: Safety Officer, Fire Line Medic, Plans and Logistics Sections, Weather -S 290, S390 • Provide further training in: Rescue Task Force assignments- REMS, TFL/STL, Swift Water Tech, Technical Search Specialist.