Notetaking by Trong Yang
Here’s what you need to know
- The Kerman City Council met on Oct. 26 and received a presentation from Fresno County on its $4.2 million award from the HOME American Rescue Plan and CDBG activities, which must primarily benefit low-to moderate-income residents.
- A new officer will be joining the City of Kerman Police Department.
- The council approved the award of a contract to Cal Valley Construction, Inc. for Vineland Ave. rehabilitation from California Avenue to Kearney Boulevard. Some of the roads in the area will be dug out and replaced.
Follow-up questions
- Why are vendors getting charged for temporary use permits and possible fire expenses all of a sudden?

Notes
- The meeting took place on Oct. 26, 2022 at 6 p.m. The meeting was made available via Zoom and in-person
- The agenda was available on the official City of Kerman website
- City Council
- Gary Yep, Mayor – Present in the chambers
- Ismael Herrera, Mayor Pro Tem – Absent
- Bill Nijjer, Council Member – Present in the chambers
- Jennifer Coleman, Council Member – Present via Zoom
- Kevin Nehring, Council Member – Present in the chambers
- Mayor Yep called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
- Pledge of Allegiance led by Marci at 6:03 p.m.
- Agenda Approval/Additions/Deletions
- Item 5C2: SUBJECT: Warrants
- Exceptions. CK #25308 $99.00
- Not accepted; goes to item 2C1
- Motion to approve clarifications in the agenda by Mayor Yep, seconded by Council Member Nijjer
- Item 5C2: SUBJECT: Warrants
- HOME ARP Funding and County CDBG/HOME Programs
- Ceremonial Matters
- Officer Anthony Anderson
- New Code enforcing officer
- Servicing the city Wednesdays through Fridays, sometimes Saturdays
- Consent Calendar
- Award of Contract for the Vineland Ave. Rehabilitation – California to Kearney,
- Meeting adjourned 7:21 p.m.
Actions/Discussions/Public comment
- HOME ARP Funding and County CDBG/HOME Programs – Yvette Quiroga, Fresno County Department of Public Works (JAJ)
- County of Fresno received $4.2 million (American Rescue Plan) ARP allocations to fund programs or projects that assist qualifying populations
- Homeless, risk of homelessness and other vulnerable populations
- Eligible Activities (can use the money for…)
- Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
- Acquisition Development of Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS) or Rental Units
- Supported Services
- Services to assist eligible households transitions to and maintain a more appropriate housing
- Case management
- Mental health counseling
- Substance abuse counseling
- Services to assist eligible households transitions to and maintain a more appropriate housing
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities
- Water and sewer system improvements
- Storm drain improvements
- Other public work improvements such as sidewalks and streets
- Neighborhood facilities and community centers
- Parks and recreational facilities
- American with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements
- Residential and commercial building rehabilitation
- Community-based public services
- All activities must primarily benefit low-and-moderate-income people
- Housing and Development
- Housing programs have assisted 51 households in Kerman, assisting first-time homebuyers and homeowners needing housing rehabilitation
- A total of $2,087,000 of housing program funds have been invested to assist individual Kerman homeowners
- $5,184,000 in HOME funds invested for six multifamily housing developments in Kerman
- A new affordable housing development was recently completed with assistance of HOME funds
- County of Fresno received $4.2 million (American Rescue Plan) ARP allocations to fund programs or projects that assist qualifying populations
- Consent Calendar
- Exceptions CK #25308 $99.00
- CK #25314 $700.00
- CK #25315 $21,342.92
- Motion to approve Consent Calendar by Mayor Yep, passes 4-0
- Motion to exclude CK #25308 by Council member Nijjer, second by Council member Coleman, passes 3-0 with recusal
- Department Reports
- Request for community services funding – Kerman Floral & Gifts (MR)
- $360.00 for the temporary use permits and possible fire expense
- Passed 4-0
- Award of Contract for the Vineland Ave. Rehabilitation – California to Kearney
- Federal Project No. STPL-5291(029) to Cal Valley Construction, Inc.
- The city received Federal Transportation Block Grant
- Areas will be dug out and replaced
- Adopt resolution awarding the contract for the Vineland Ave. Rehabilitation- California to Kearney, Federal Project No. STPL-5291(029) to Cal Valley Construction, Inc. in the amount of $570,211.00 and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract
- Approve my council member Nijjer, second by council member Nehring, passed 4-0
- Meeting adjourned 7:21
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