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7. Council Chambers, Chowchilla City Hall
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9VARY Closed Session: 6:00 p. m. - Open Session. 7: 00 p. m.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL: 6: 00 p. m.
Mayor: Ray Barragan
Mayor Pro Tem: Kelly Smith
Council Members: Waseem Ahmed, John Chavez, Jeff Troost City staff and contract employees present: City Administrator Rod Pruett, City Attorney Mary Lerner, Police Chief 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:
Item 1. 1 was removed from the agenda.
Motion by Council Member Ahmed, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith to Approve the Agenda as Amended. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
PUBLIC ADDRESS — CLOSED SESSION
No one spoke.
CLOSED SESSION — 6: 03 PM
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 8
Property: 235 Robertson Boulevard (APN 002-051- 010)
Agency Negotiator: Rod Pruett, City Administrator
Negotiating Parties: Dan Chapman
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms
OPEN SESSION — 7: 00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Police Chief David A. Riviere, Jr. (Ret) INVOCATION: Derek Upton
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: Nothing to report.
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PRESENTATIONS/ WORKSHOP - Section 1
1. 2 Ceremonial Oath of Office: Jeffrey Palmer, Police Chief
1. 3 Recognition of David A. Riviere, Jr., Police Chief( Ret)
PUBLIC ADDRESS
David Telling spoke, thanking the City for the assistance his business has received.
COUNCIL AND STAFF VERBAL REPORTS — Section 2
2. 1 COUNCIL VERBAL REPORTS
Legislative, Collaborative Agency, Ad Hoc
Mayor Pro Tern Smith attended the Annual Stampede Dinner. Thanked Public Works staff for their efforts during the rain.
Mayor Barragan also attended the Stampede Dinner.
2. 2 STAFF VERBAL REPORTS
Fire Chief Gaumnitz noted the recent storms and asked for prayers to all affected communities that were flooded. He also reported that 2022 was a very busy year for the Department. He believes 2023 numbers may be higher due to the closure of Madera Community Hospital.
Public Works Director Rogers reported that his department has been really busy dealing with the storm and all the issues it brings. He thanked his staff for their excellent work over this past month' s storms.
Community & Economic Development Director Hamilton reported that the Department having issues with construction site debris.
Finance Director Williams noted her department is busy prepping for audit; state reports.
Deputy Director of Recreation & Community Engagement Wisener reported on the City' s Centennial planning, including the ad hoc committee this week to finalize details.
City Administrator Pruett updated Council on JCI and PG& E solar credit issues.
CONSENT CALENDAR— Section 3
3. 1 Approval of the December 13, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes ( McClendon)
3. 2 Consideration and Approval of the December 2022 Check Register( Williams)
3. 3 Consideration and Approval of Commission/ Committee Appointments: Madera County Mosquito & Vector Control District (McClendon)
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3. 4 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution ( 02- 23) Authorizing Submittal of Application for CalRecycle Annual City/County Payment Program and Related Authorizations ( Rogers)
Motion by Council Member Ahmed, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith 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 ( 03- 23) Authorizing the Exchange of Comparable Properties of Exempt Surplus Land ( APN 002- 280- 027 & Portion of Tract 1, Madera County Recorder' s Book 66 of Record of Surveys at Page 38) ( Hamilton)
Mayor Barragan opened the public hearing at 7:47 p. m. No one came forward for or against the item. Mayor Barragan closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Troost, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Smith to Approve City Council Resolution# 03-23, Authorizing the Exchange of Comparable Properties of Exempt Surplus Land APN 002- 280- 027& Portion of Tract 1, Madera County Recorder' s Book 66 of Record of Surveys at Page 38). Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
DEFERRED BUSINESS — Section 5
5. 1 Discussion and/ or Direction Concerning the Former County Library ( Pruett) Spoke:
Victoria Humphries
Dale Thomas
Christopher Rocha
The City Council directed staff to bring back a resolution to authorize the Historical Society to submit an application for historical designation of the building.
NEW BUSINESS — Section 6
6. 1 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution ( 04- 23) Establishing the Time, Days and Location of all Regular City Council Meetings ( McClendon) Motion by Mayor Barragan, Seconded by Council Member Chavez to Approve City Council Resolution # 04- 23, Establishing the Time, Days and Location of all Regular City Council Meetings, thus Changing the Regular Meeting times to 3: 00 p.m. for Closed Session and 4: 00 p. m. for Open Session. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
ANNOUNCEMENTS — Section 7
JAN 16 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, CITY OFFICES CLOSED
JAN 18 HOUSING ELEMENT COMMUNITY MEETING VIA ZOOM, 6PM
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, CITY HALL, 7PM
JAN 24 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, CITY HALL, 7PM
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Barragan adjourned the January 10, 2023 Regular City Council meeting in Memory of Verlene Wood at 8: 32 p. m.
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