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Council Chambers, Chowchilla City Hall
130 S. Second Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610
Fe' osR tis1` Tuesday, December 13, 2022
U-ARY 7 Closed Session: 6: 00 p. m. - Open Session: 7: 00 p. m.
CALL TO ORDERIROLL CALL
Mayor: John Chavez
Mayor Pro Tem: Ray Barragan
Council Members: Waseem Ahmed, Diana Palmer, Kelly Smith City staff and contract employees present: City Administrator Rod Pruett, City Attorney Mary Lerner, Chief of Police Dave Riviere, Jr., Police Commander Jeff Palmer, Fire Chief Fred Gaumnitz, Public Works Director Jason Rogers, Community & Economic Development Director Mark Hamilton, 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 Agenda as Presented. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
PUBLIC ADDRESS — CLOSED SESSION
No one spoke.
CLOSED SESSION — 6: 00 PM
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/ EMPLOYMENT— Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Titles: Police Chief and City Administrator
OPEN SESSION — 7: 00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION: Diana Palmer
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: No reportable action.
PRESENTATIONSIWORKSHOP - Section 1
1. 1 Mayor' s Awards: Patty Mandrell and Betty Ross
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PUBLIC ADDRESS
No one spoke.
COUNCIL AND STAFF VERBAL REPORTS — Section 2
2. 1 COUNCIL VERBAL REPORTS
Legislative, Collaborative Agency, Ad Hoc
Council Member Smith attended the Tenaya Guild Dinner; could not make it to the Christmas Parade but heard outstanding reviews.
Council Member Palmer attended the Madera County Transportation Commission meeting where they discussed the inland port study.
Mayor Pro Tem Barragan thanked Council Member Palmer for her service as City Council Member.
Council Member Ahmed attended Christmas tree lighting ceremony and parade. He also thanked Council Member Palmer for her service.
Mayor Chavez attended the Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony. He also highlighted many things that Council Member Palmer brought to the table and thanked her for her service as Council Member.
2. 2 STAFF VERBAL REPORTS
City Administrator Pruett attended the Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony, thanking all who were involved. He met with Darren Rose, the new Executive Director of MCEDC; met with JCI regarding the PG& E reconciliation; attended the League of California Cities Central Division dinner and Community Development' s Builders Forum.
Deputy Director of Recreation & Community Engagement Wisener thanked all involved in helping create a great turnout for the Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony. She is currently working on the centennial celebration.
Public Works Director Rogers reported that the Local Partnership Program( LPP) grant application for the Roundabouts Project was completed and sent to MCTC. MCTC submitted to the State on our behalf on 11/ 29/ 22. He also attended the Christmas Parade and Tree lighting event, apologizing for almost knocking Council Member Ahmed off the float. It was a great event. he gave a big thank you to everyone who participated and made it possible. He also attended Mid Valley Disposal' s annual luncheon this past Friday. During the event MVD surprised the City by giving us a Community partnership Award for collaborating with them on SB 1383 outreach to our businesses and our Beautify Chowchilla Events
Community & Economic Development Director Hamilton issued building permit for Jack in the Box.
Finance Director Williams attended her first League of California Cities Finance conference. she met with staff regarding the downtown speaker system. She was on a pricing call with Muni Advisors regarding investments. She is currently working with auditors; assisted with the decoration of the City' s Christmas tree and parade float.
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Fire Chief Gaumnitz attended his first League of California Cities Fire Chief conference; partially attended the City' s Christmas event, but had to respond to a call. Toys and Coats for Kids at Starbucks along with PD had a good turnout. The Fire Department expansion project should be completed this week.
Police Commander Palmer reported out recent PD stats. He reported on the DUI that occurred on the overpass and apprehension of a wanted person. The Department' s plumbing project is almost complete. He noted that having the Christmas tree event and parade changed the atmosphere of the community that evening and the evening after.
CONSENT CALENDAR— Section 3
3. 1 Approval of the November 17, 2022 Special City Council Meeting Minutes McClendon)
3. 2 Approval of the November 17, 2022 Special City Council I Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting Minutes ( McClendon)
3. 3 Consideration and Acceptance of the Special Tax Annual Report for Community Facilities District No. 2006- 1, Improvement Area 1, Special Tax Bonds, Series 2007 Williams)
3. 4 Consideration and Approval of the 2023 City Council, Committee and Commission Meeting Calendar( McClendon)
3. 5 Consideration and Acceptance of the October 2022 Financials ( Williams)
3. 6 Consideration and Acceptance of the November 2022 Financials ( Williams)
3. 7 Consideration and Approval of the November 2022 Check Register( Williams) Motion by Council Member Ahmed, Seconded by Council Member Palmer to Approve the Consent Calendar as Presented. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS— Section 4
4. 1 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution ( 91- 22) Reviewing Certain Impact Fee Accounts, Adopting the Report and Making Certain Findings Related Thereto ( AB1600) ( Williams)
Mayor Chavez opened the public hearing at 7: 32 p. m. No one came forward for or against the item.
Mayor Chavez closed the public hearing at 7: 32 p. m.
Motion by Council Member Smith, Seconded by Council Member Palmer to Approve City Council Resolution # 91- 22, Reviewing Certain Impact Fee Accounts, Adopting the Report and Making Certain Findings Related Thereto (AB 1600). Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
DEFERRED BUSINESS — Section 5
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NEW BUSINESS — Section 6
6. 1 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution ( 92- 22) Declaring Chief of Police David Riviere' s Off Duty Weapon as Surplus Property and Allow the Purchase of the Weapon with Transfer of Ownership to David Riviere for the Consideration of
1. 00 ( Palmer)
Motion by Council Member Palmer, Seconded by Council Member Ahmed to Approve City Council Resolution# 92-22, Declaring Chief of Police David Riviere's Off Duty Weapon as Surplus Property and Allow the Purchase of the Weapon with Transfer of Ownership to David Riviere for the Consideration of$ 1. 00 Declaring Chief of Police David Riviere' s Off Duty Weapon as Surplus Property and Allow the Purchase of the Weapon with Transfer of Ownership to David Riviere for the Consideration of$ 1. 00. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
6. 2 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution( 93- 22) Rejecting a Proposal of a Bid for the Well No. 15 Reverse Rotary Test Well Project( Rogers) Spoke:
Justin Smith
Motion by Council Member Palmer, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Barragan to Approve City Council Resolution # 93- 22, Rejecting a Proposal of a Bid for the Well No. 15 Reverse Rotary Test Well Project. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
6. 3 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution ( 94- 22) Approving an Agreement with Rod Pruett for City Administrator Services; Approval of City Administrator Agreement( Attorney)
Motion by Council Member Palmer, Seconded by Council Member Smith to Approve City Council Resolution # 94- 22, Approving an Agreement with Rod Pruett for City Administrator Services; Approval of City Administrator Agreement Approving an Agreement with Rod Pruett for City Administrator Services, Approval of City Administrator Agreement. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
6. 4 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution ( 95- 22) Approving an Agreement with Jeffrey Palmer for Police Chief Services; Approval of Police Chief Agreement( Lerner)
Council Member Palmer recused herself from this item.
Motion by Council Member Smith, Seconded by Council MemberAhmed to Approve City Council Resolution # 95-22, Approving an Agreement with Jeffrey Palmer for Police Chief Services; Approval of Police Chief Agreement. Motion passed with Council Member Palmer abstaining.
6. 5 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution ( 96- 22) Declaring the Results of the General Municipal Election Held on November 8, 2022 ( McClendon) Motion by Council Member Palmer, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barragan to Approve City Council Resolution # 96- 22, Declaring the Results of the General Municipal Election Held on November 8, 2022. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
6. 6 Recognition of Outgoing Council Members ( McClendon) City Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022
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6. 7 Oaths of Office — Council Members Waseem Ahmed, Kelly Smith, and Jeff Troost McClendon)
6. 8 City Council Reorganization — Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem ( McClendon) Motion by Mayor Chavez, Seconded by Council Member Ahmed, to Nominate Mayor Pro Tem Barragan as Mayor. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion by Mayor Barragan, Seconded by Council Member Ahmed to Nominate Council Member Smith as Mayor Pro Tem. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
6. 9 Consideration of Council Member Appointments Made by the Mayor to Collaborative Agencies ( McClendon)
Changes will be reflected in the appointments chart and made available to the public upon request.
ANNOUNCEMENTS — Section 7
DEC 21 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, CITY HALL, 7PM
DEC 23, 26 CHRISTMAS OBSERVED, CITY OFFICES CLOSED
DEC 27 CITY COUNCIL MEETING( CANCELLED)
JAN 2 NEW YEARS DAY OBSERVED, CITY OFFICES CLOSED
JAN 10 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, CITY HALL, 7PM
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Barragan adjourned the Decemver 13, 2022 City Council Meeting at 8: 14 p. m.
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PPROVED:
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