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Council Chambers, Chowchilla City Hall
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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Closed Session: 6: 00 P. M.
Open Session: 7. 00 p. m.
CALL TO ORDERIROLL CALL 6: 04 PM
Mayor: John Chavez
Mayor Pro Tem: Ray Barragan
Council Members: Waseem Ahmed, Diana Palmer, Kelly Smith City staff and contract employees present: Police Chief David A. Riviere, Jr., City Attorney Mary Lerner, Police Commander Jeff Palmer, Fire Chief Fred Gaumnitz, Finance Director Kerri Williams, Community& Economic Development Director Mark Hamilton, Public Works Supervisor Joseph Roman, 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 Agenda as Presented. Motion passed by roll call vote with Council Member Smith absent.
PUBLIC ADDRESS — CLOSED SESSION
No one spoke.
CLOSED SESSION — 6: 06 PM
1. 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 OPEN SESSION — 7: 00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION: Pastor Doug Drainville
Mayor Chavez recognized the Police Officers who responded to a fire near the downtown area, saving the lives of an entire family. The Fire Department will be recognized at the next meeting as they had responded to a fire this evening.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: No reportable action.
City Council Meeting Minutes June 14, 2022
PRESENTATIONSIWORKSHOP - Section 1
Presentation to the Chowchilla Police Department K9 Unit— Paula Hansen
PUBLIC ADDRESS
Chowchilla District Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dillon Haworth addressed the City Council of upcoming events sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.
David Telling and guest Miguel from Flightcraft addressed the City Council regarding their EDLP Grant.
Paige Hill addressed the City Council regarding their EDLP Grant and how it has helped her business survive through COVID mandated closures.
COUNCIL AND STAFF VERBAL REPORTS — Section 2
2. 1 COUNCIL VERBAL REPORTS
Legislative, Collaborative Agency, Ad Hoc
Council Member Ahmed attended an Economic Development ad hoc committee meeting with staff over possible industrial businesses within the community.
Council Member Palmer met with a landowner interested in farmland to use to help save water and promote the community; attended the HOW( Helping One Woman) dinner for Michelle Boyle; and, attended the CAPMC meeting.
Mayor Chavez also attended the HOW dinner for Michelle Boyle, and had lunch with City of Madera Mayor to see about working closer together.
2. 2 STAFF VERBAL REPORTS
Fire Chief Gaumnitz thanked all who assisted with the significant fire near the downtown area.
Commander Palmer noted that this is the time of year that the police are busier with activity.
Public Works Supervisor Roman thanked all City staff who helped getting the Skate Park open.
He gave an update on the Humboldt project. Staff met with Caltrans District 6 to possible have a one day garbage drop off event through a state grant.
Community & Economic Development Director Hamilton updated the Council on all current developments within the City.
Finance Director Williams is focusing on the 2022/ 23 budget.
Deputy Director of Recreation & Community Engagement Wisener launched the new website today; went over all of the upcoming summer events. She is also working on future community events.
Police Chief Riviere reminded Council of the Special Olympics Torch Run that will begin tomorrow.
City Council Meeting Minutes June 14, 2022
CONSENT CALENDAR — Section 3
3. 1 Approval of the May 24, 2022 City Council/ Redevelopment Successor Agency Joint Meeting Minutes (McClendon)
3. 2 Approval of the June 8, 2022 City Council Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes McClendon)
3. 3 Consideration and Approval of the May 2022 Check Register Report( Williams)
3. 4 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution ( 44- 22) Authorizing Continued use of Remote Teleconferencing Provisions ( AB 361 and Government Code Section 54953) ( McClendon)
Motion by Council Member Ahmed, Seconded by Council Member Palmer to Approve the Consent Calendar as Presented. Motion passed by roll call vote with Council Member Smith absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — Section 4
4. 1 Consideration to Adopt the Development Impact Fee Study and Implementation per Chowchilla Municipal Code Section 17. 76— Development Impact Fees ( Hamilton) Joseph Colgan, NBS presented a Power Point of the Development Impact Fee Study.
Mayor Chavez opened the public hearing at 8: 03 p. m. No one came forward for or against the item. Mayor Chavez closed the public hearing at 8: 03 p. m.
It was the direction of the City Council to adopt the Development Impact Fee Study, form and ad hoc committee with Council Members Ahmed and Palmer appointed to go over the numbers, with Council Member Smith absent.
DEFERRED BUSINES — Section 5
NEW BUSINESS — Section 6
6. 1 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution ( 45- 22) Accepting a Proposal in the Amount of $ 20, 300. 00 from Bee' s Lawn Service to Abate NonCompliant Properties in the City and Authorize the City Administrator to Execute Necessary Documents Thereto ( 2022 Weed Abatement Program) ( Gaumnitz) Motion by Council Member Ahmed, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barragan to Adopt City Council Resolution # 45- 22, Accepting a Proposal in the Amount of $20, 300. 00 from Bee' s Lawn Service to Abate Non- Compliant Properties in the City and Authorize the City Administrator to Execute Necessary Documents Thereto ( 2022 Weed Abatement Program). Motion passed with Council Member Smith absent.
Before Item 6. 2 was presented, the Volunteer Fire Department arrived from their call to be recognized by the City Council for their efforts in saving a family from a fire near the downtown area.
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6. 2 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution ( 46- 22) to Enter into a Facility Use Agreement with the Chowchilla Union High School District for the Use of the Facility and Swimming Pool to Provide a Recreational Swim Program for the Community and Authorizing the City Administrator or Designee to Execute Related Documents Thereto (Wisener)
Motion by Council Member Palmer, Seconded by Council Member Ahmed to Approve City Council Resolution # 46- 22, to Enter into a Facility Use Agreement with the Chowchilla Union High School District for the Use of the Facility and Swimming Pool to Provide a Recreational Swim Program for the Community and Authorizing the City Administrator or Designee to Execute Related Documents Thereto. Motion passed by roll call vote with Council Member Smith absent.
ANNOUNCEMENTS — Section 7
JUNE 18 MOVIES IN THE PARK, ENCANTO, VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, SUNSET JUNE 24 CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET, VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, 6PM JUNE 24 MUSIC IN THE PARK, YARD DOGS, VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, 8PM JUNE 25 MOVIES IN THE PARK, ADDAMS FAMILY 2, VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, SUNSET JUNE 15 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, CANCELLED
JUNE 28 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, CITY HALL, 7PM
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chavez adjourned the Tuesday, June 14, 2022 City Council meeting at 8: 20 p. m.
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