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Chief Serta described the technology and the district’s presentation, explaining the system routes campus alerts to dispatch and directly to officers’ mobile digital terminals. “When that communication and those alert systems go out, we want it to go to our police officers who are on patrol and their MDTs,” the chief said. The chief said the city’s subcontracted dispatch center in Selma must install compatible software and agree to the integration for the system to function as intended.

The district is covering all costs of the venture, staff said; the city’s role is to approve the sublicense and permit the system’s communications to reach city dispatch and officers. Council members asked that dispatch protocols remain in place and that alerts still flow through the proper protocols; staff confirmed the system routes alerts through dispatch and also can display them to officers’ tablets.

Nut graf: Councilors approved the sublicense on a unanimous vote and described the system as an evidence-based tool to improve response times and provide clearer information to officers on the scene.

In the body: staff described pilot and demonstrations they had observed (including examples from Tulare County) and noted potential reductions in chaotic communications during major incidents. Council members sought and received assurance that Selma Dispatch has the technical capability to accept the software and that the district will cover implementation costs.

Ending: The council approved the sublicense unanimously, and staff said they would work with Selma dispatch and the school district to confirm technical details and protocols before full deployment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parlier City Council Regular Meeting July 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a sublicensing agreement to allow Parlier Unified School District to deploy an Active Net Systems safety and communications platform; district will cover costs and the system will integrate with the city’s dispatch (Selma Dispatch) and officers’ mobile terminals.","taxTitle","Parlier City, Fresno County, California","taxId",79554,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6709621,"Council delays renewal of Townsend lobbying contract after members seek more detail",1687,2635000,4322000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5134181-3d0d132fba4f24bfcc16c208da57759f&start=2635&end=4322","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5134181-3d0d132fba4f24bfcc16c208da57759f/thumbnail_2635000.jpg","/articles/6709621/Parlier-City/Fresno-County/California/Council-delays-renewal-of-Townsend-lobbying-contract-after-members-seek-more-detail","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6709621-a887bea3a6a5adf3c5407707b03ec2dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445558&Signature=YDvWCuuMmdth~BCV~~v5Vi-YPHbjOawjV8Bo8VkAvRNsTh0WNYmQFuDf0vZHIrjyfk7SBjFVwPO4ZWZYvSpNUtjsS5KA0ynDVtXk1o~ElFWMg0JTaEJt-m1-S-bAbe2ve11g4RUBNgaYQys~~-S2sg8jIG-ipR9j2uCUFW~sLu4lwP895qkmIN6SMWHnl1moA5U~EEDpoU87fGCHekMS4Fb~2VZP8qfMvl-Pqp6LGCBiIL~1iTzfTVP2U09pj~IeSnZhfojq6cYak0tOpqa9dtLWm1OD3LUk-EXpedy5RYkEYyfPozV0ASZohU5XDxQIFk~5p0I4v9gPPzJlrrH-Dg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parlier City Council voted to table a proposed renewal of Townsend Public Affairs’ state and federal lobbying contract after several council members said they had not received enough information about the company’s recent work and the proposed fee.

Spencer Street of Townsend Public Affairs, the city’s lobbyist in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., described recent grant and earmark work, saying the firm has helped secure roughly $4.6 million for the city over the past five years for projects including police department modernization and a proposed indoor-outdoor sports park. \"We've brought in about $4,600,000 for the city,\" Spencer said.

Council members, however, expressed frustration that they had not seen regular updates referencing Townsend specifically. Questions at the dais centered on how long the city’s prior contract had run, why the contract had previously been reduced after the COVID-19 period, and whether the firm’s current request (presented at the meeting as an increased monthly fee) had been justified. Council members noted the contract had been adjusted to lower amounts during the pandemic and said they wanted to see the history and terms before renewing.

Nut graf: After roughly 30 minutes of discussion and questions, the council voted to table the item so staff could provide contract history and clarify the proposed fee. The motion to table passed 4–1; the mayor recorded the lone vote in opposition.

In the body: Townsend’s representative said the firm acts as an extension of city staff, handles state and federal advocacy including earmarks and projects such as a pedestrian crossing on Manning Avenue and police funding, and can provide more frequent updates to the council. Council members asked that Townsend appear by video at the next meeting if possible and that staff confirm the firm’s prior contract terms and last negotiated fee.

Ending: Councilors asked staff to return the item with contract documents (term history, prior rates, and the rationale for the proposed fee) so they could make a final decision. Townsend indicated willingness to provide additional materials and to join a subsequent meeting by Zoom.","Parlier councilors voted 4–1 to table a proposed renewal of Townsend Public Affairs’ lobbying contract and asked staff to provide the firm’s prior contract history and details on any proposed fee increase before taking final action.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6709625,"Council approves payment tied to court-ordered sanctions; legal costs loom in budget shortfall",381,2308000,2689000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5134181-3d0d132fba4f24bfcc16c208da57759f&start=2308&end=2689","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5134181-3d0d132fba4f24bfcc16c208da57759f/thumbnail_2308000.jpg","/articles/6709625/Parlier-City/Fresno-County/California/Council-approves-payment-tied-to-court-ordered-sanctions-legal-costs-loom-in-budget-shortfall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6709625-7823d715f699ba6bfdc574bac00ac8d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445558&Signature=Vw5NZmgKbaH~UpPtacLgCnOcCaT9slc61zknry4eU7FcvAs8uk2i3KAVlccxp67MDl7muxnmX3arhQcNTB9BRqqUa88v3P2rGuFe9T6zPQDb~wNl9fGCHM2XnAN8dtFanqasfDPmKnI4DycIu3ubxHhbj36NbA~uQAu0oFXQ1F-KkDJSMwp4bDi8uYhHZysgDUbbJD4-9-HacGjwN5fBRzs~s~Z9eI2Li0NHWPPnYiLSTRsVXVOMTUpQ4j~LNb3~hp2NOOtYalZEssrufxhp105JWhQrhBcgolrNLLLoB6L966D3HE~PCkgzenHLyG2M0KhYrXVhxgaw8jADTQlZdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parlier City Council voted to approve the consent calendar Thursday, a package that included a check to satisfy court-ordered sanctions related to prior outside counsel.

Council discussion identified two separate sanctions in the underlying litigation: one sanction assessed directly against the attorney and a separate sanction against the city. City officials said the sanctions payment is made to the law firm that was awarded the monetary sanction and that payment must be processed to comply with the court’s order.

During public comment, a resident asked for a detailed breakdown of attorney spending and a 10-year comparison. The resident said the city should consider whether a single, broader legal-services contract could reduce costs. “That’s a lot of money,” the resident said, referring to legal fees.

Nut graf: The payment resolves a court directive and was approved as part of the consent calendar; the council separately identified attorney spending—totaling $799,405 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025—as a major contributor to the city’s projected budget shortfall.

In the body: Council members cautioned that while the court-ordered sanction must be paid, the city retains options to seek recovery from the sanctioned attorney or pursue other legal remedies later, depending on case developments. The city attorney and mayor explained that some sanctions are payable directly to the moving party’s law firm under the court’s order and that the city may pursue collection if appropriate.

Ending: The consent calendar motion passed with all members voting in favor. Council directed staff to provide more detailed attorney-expenditure information at the July 8 budget workshop.
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Finance presenter Erin told the council that the general fund was projected to finish the just-ended year with a roughly $304,000 shortfall and that next fiscal year’s projection shows an additional deficit of $698,166. “This year, we’re projected to be at a deficit of 698,166,” Erin said.

The shortfall reflects multiple cost pressures, the presenter said, including $799,405 in attorney fees for the fiscal year that ended June 30 and elevated pool maintenance costs expected to rise to about $122,000 next year because of a $77,000 repair bill. Solid-waste and other enterprise funds show mixed results, staff said: the water and wastewater funds are forecasted to be in surplus, while solid waste posted a year-end deficit (the presenter said the solid-waste fund balance was about $236,000 in deficit as of June 30).

City Manager Aaron Palmer and several council members urged the council to hold options open rather than immediately committing one solution. Mayor Grama Beltran and Council member Janie Molina both emphasized finishing ongoing capital projects, including downtown rehabilitation and an indoor-outdoor sports park, and questioned whether one-time American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds should be used to plug structural shortfalls. “Our deficit does not benefit our community. It helps the city, but it doesn't really bring anything for the community to see,” Molina said, urging alternatives before using one-time funds.

The council set a public budget workshop for Tuesday, July 8, at 3 p.m. to go over the details and gather questions from members of the public and councilors. Erin said the workshop will be agendized and posted on the city website.

Nut graf: The presentation flagged a sustained revenue plateau since early 2018 and identified attorney fees and deferred maintenance as major drivers of the projected deficits. Councilors asked staff to bring alternatives to the workshop, including potential cost savings, one-time revenue uses, and funding priorities for projects already under way.

In the body: staff outlined the city’s broader fund picture: special funds such as landscape and lighting need review, some settlement funds (TCP and OIPOH) are earmarked for plant maintenance and wastewater improvements, and grant-funded projects are largely reimbursement-based. The presenter described an active projects list that includes a state appropriation for a sports park and phase 1 of a new police station; staff said those dedicated funds will be spent this year.

Council members also asked for more operational detail ahead of the workshop. Questions raised during the meeting included: head counts and enrollment trends at the Academy of Excellence preschool program (council asked staff to bring quarterly enrollment numbers to the special meeting), the composition of attorney spending, and whether contract consolidation could reduce legal costs. In public comment, a resident asked the city to provide a breakdown of attorney spending and a 10-year comparison at the workshop.

Ending: Councilors said the workshop on July 8 will be the venue to press staff for alternatives and more detailed line-item information. Staff recommended bringing written questions to the workshop so staff can prepare targeted responses and materials.","City staff told the Parlier City Council the general fund is projected to move from a modest surplus to a combined shortfall near $1 million next year; council scheduled a public budget workshop for July 8 to review options, and members debated use of one-time ARPA funds and other fixes.","actionData","errors"]

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