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Special City Council / Redevelopment Successor
Agency * Joint Meeting
v TO S Council Chambers, Chowchilla City Hall
130 S. Second Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610
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9 Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Closed Session: 6. 00 p. m.
Open Session: 7: 00 p. m.
CALL TO ORDERIROLL CALL
Mayor/ Chair: John Chavez
Mayor Pro TemNice Chair: Ray Barragan
Council/ Board Members: Waseem Ahmed, Diana Palmer, Kelly Smith City staff and contract employees present: City Administrator Rod Pruett, City Attorney Mary Lerner, Police Commander Jeff Palmer, Fire Chief Fred Gaumnitz, Community & Economic Development Director Mark Hamilton, Public Works Director Jason Rogers, Finance Director Kerri Williams, Deputy Director of Recreation & Community Engagement Stacy Wisener, IT System Administrator Carlos Berrocal, City Clerk Joann McClendon
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Additions and/ or Deletions:
Motion by Council Member Ahmed, Seconded by Council Member Palmer to Approve the May 24, 2022 Special City Council Agenda as Presented. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
PUBLIC ADDRESS — CLOSED SESSION
None.
CLOSED SESSION — 6: 00 PM
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION — Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph ( 2) or ( 3) of Subdivision ( d) of Section 54956. 9
Potential cases: 1
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION — Initiation of Litigation — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9 Paragraph ( 4) Subdivision d) ( deciding whether to initiate litigation)
Number of Cases: 1
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 6
Agency Designated Representatives: City Administrator, Finance Director, City Attorney Employee Organizations: Chowchilla Police Officer Association, Chowchilla City Employee Association, Chowchilla City Office Employees Association, Chowchilla MidManagement/ Confidential Association and Non- Represented Staff City Council/ RSA Meeting Minutes May 24, 2022
OPEN SESSION — 7: 00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION: Pastor Logan Beardsley
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: On item 1 and 2, no reportable action. Item 3 will be further discussed towards the end of the meeting.
PRESENTATIONS/ WORKSHOP - Section 1
PUBLIC ADDRESS
None.
COUNCIL AND STAFF VERBAL REPORTS — Section 2
2. 1 COUNCIL VERBAL REPORTS
Legislative, Collaborative Agency, Ad Hoc
Council Member Ahmed attended the Annual Law Enforcement Ceremony in Madera; participated in the fair parade; attended a Madera County Transportation and Madera County Economic Development Commission meetings.
Council Member Palmer attended a policy conference in Clovis regarding transportation and housing.
Council Member Smith participated in the parade, opening ceremony and attended the fair.
Mayor Chavez attended the Annual Police Officer Memorial Ceremony in Madera.
2. 2 STAFF VERBAL REPORTS
Deputy Director of Recreation & Community Engagement Wisener reported that the City booth at fair where several employees participated; working on recreation swim program with staff; continuing with summer events; continuing process of the new website with June 14 launch.
Public Works Director Rogers attended a meeting with Caltrans and MCTC to discuss the Roundabouts project. Caltrans will now complete the environmental documents with MCTC and is working on a Cooperative agreement. All work completed by the City's consultants will be turned over to Caltrans. Estimated completion date is July 2023. He attended the annual solid waste program review with CalRecycle. The City currently has several businesses that are noncompliant with AB 341 ( Mandatory Commercial Recycling) and AB 1826 (Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling). CalRecycle is mandating all Cities bring their businesses into compliance within 6 weeks. Staff will work with Mid Valley Disposal to complete. Regarding the Police Department Security Fence project, it is substantially complete with minor punch list items to complete. The Police Department was able to move vehicles within the fenced area and use the facility. He attended a pre- construction meeting0 for the Chowchilla Humboldt Street Improvement Project. The project is anticipated to begin June 6. He had a discussion with Caltrans District 6, they are wanting to partner with the City this fall for a dump day event using Clean CA Initiative funds. I will be meeting with them in the next month to discuss further and begin planning.
City Council/ RSA Meeting Minutes May 24, 2022
Community & Economic Development Director Hamilton updated the council regarding SB2 project, O' Rielys Auto Parts store, TF Tire. Attended a CalEd Conference.
Finance Director Williams working on budget and attended CPOA negotiations meeting.
Police Commander Palmer regarding the PD Fence Project, all vehicles are now pared within the enclosure, thanking the IT staff for their help. The fair was pretty quiet this year. A CSO/ Dispatcher and Police Officer have recently resigned, recruitment is open.
Fire Chief Gaumnitz has been finalizing properties that need to be abated. Volunteer Firefighters participated in the Fairgrounds, washing tables, lighted the barbecue, on standby at the races, parade and fireworks show. A three-acre fire behind Reagan Elementary School.
Hamilton added he did an interview with a radio station last week and will be broadcasting once a week to help promote Chowchilla.
City Administrator Pruett attended the League of California Cities Leadership Summit along with Mayor Chavez; participated in labor negotiation meetings; attended the Spring parade and fair; reviewed the final draft on development impact fee study; attended a Measure T Steering Committee meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR— Section 3
3. 1 Approval of the May 10, 2022 City Council/ Redevelopment Successor Agency Joint Meeting Minutes (McClendon)
3. 2 Approval of the May 16, 2022 City Council Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes McClendon)
3. 3 Approval of the May 18, 2022 City Council Special Meeting Minutes ( McClendon)
3. 4 Consideration and Approval of the April 2022 Financial Statements Report (Williams)
3. 5 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution ( 40- 22) Authorizing Continued use of Remote Teleconferencing Provisions ( AB 361 and Government Code Section 54953) ( McClendon)
3. 6 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution ( 41- 22) Adding Recreational Swim Admission Fees to the Master Fee Schedule to Offer a Community Recreational Program ( Wisener)
3. 7 Consideration and Approval of an Aerial Fireworks Display for July 9, 2022 at the Chowchiila Fairgrounds and Authorize the Fire Chief to Approve Necessary Documents Thereto ( State and Local Permits) ( Gaumnitz) Motion by Council Member Smith, Seconded by Council Member Ahmed to Approve the Consent Calendar as Presented. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — Section 4
DEFERRED BUSINES — Section 5
City Council/ RSA Meeting Minutes May 24, 2022
5. 1 Discussion and Direction Regarding the Former County Library and Future Use of the Facility (Rogers)
Spoke:
Dale Thomas
Mark Bozzo, ASDi
The City Council directed staff to research if the City pursues State historical recognition of the facility, and the City can't afford either the upkeep or repair of the facility, what would be the process to then demolish the facility and what is the estimated cost in doing so.
NEW BUSINESS — Section 6
6. 1 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Declaring Surplus Property Dodge Building Bricks) ( Rogers)
Spoke:
Dale Thomas
Motion by Council Member Smith, Seconded by Mayor Chavez to Approve City Council Resolution # 42- 22, Declaring Surplus Property ( Dodge Building Bricks). Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
6. 2 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Amending the 2021/ 2022 Salary Scale to Include the Seasonal Lifeguard I & If and Pool Supervisor Classifications ( McClendon) Motion by Council Member Smith, Seconded by Council Member Palmer to Approve City Council Resolution # 43- 22, Amending the 2021/ 2022 Salary Scale to Include the Seasonal Lifeguard I & II and Pool Supervisor Classifications. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
ANNOUNCEMENTS — Section 7
JUNE 14 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, CITY HALL, 7PM
JUNE 15 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, CITY HALL, 7: 00 PM The City Council reconvened into Closed Session at 8: 19 p. m. to further discuss Item 3.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chavez Adjourned the May 24, 2022 City Council / Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting at 8: 51 p. m.
ATTEST: APP OVED.
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