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GATEWAP City Council Meeting
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CITY Council Chamber, Chowchilla City Hall
TO 130 S. Second Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610
PROSPERI 1523 Tuesday, May 14, 2024
FEBRUARY
Open Session: 4:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: 4:00 p.m.
Mayor: Kelly Smith
Mayor Pro Tem: Waseem Ahmed
Council Members: Ray Barragan, 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: None.
OPEN SESSION - 4:01 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION: Pastor Richard Walker
PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOP - Section 1
None
PUBLIC ADDRESS
David Hadley addressed the Council regarding keeping the nation free from socialism.
Kyle Savage, representative for Congressman John Duarte, introduced himself to the Council and announced that Congressman Duarte's bill passed HR 7013, the Confidence and Clear Water Permits Act.
COUNCIL AND STAFF VERBAL REPORTS - Section 2
2.1 COUNCIL VERBAL REPORTS
Legislative, Collaborative Agency, Ad Hoc
Council Member Chavez attended the Chowchilla Fair and tractor pulls, missed the parade.
Council Member Troost attended the National Day of Prayer event in Chowchilla; CAC Valley Air Board meeting; Madera (County) Community Action Partnership meeting; and, rode in the fire engine with Captain Belt at the Chowchilla Spring Fair parade and thanked the Fire Chief for his staff
City Council Meeting MINUTES May 14, 2024
Council Member Barragan thanked the Police Department for their presence at the fair.
Mayor Pro Tem Ahmed attended the Chowchilla Spring Fair parade; attended the Madera County Economic Development Commission meeting where they are in process of finding the current director's replacement; and, attended the National Day of Prayer event.
Mayor Smith also attended the National Day of Prayer; attended a Community Task Force meeting; and, the Chowchilla Spring Fair and parade.
2.2 STAFF VERBAL REPORTS
Police Chief Palmer gave updated stats since the last meeting; hired two trainee/cadets that are going to the academy and are local residents. He gave and update on the flashing radar signs on Ventura, and attended the Madera County Peace Officer Memorial Recognition ceremony at the Madera County courthouse with the City Administrator.
Fire Chief Gaumnitz reported that his Volunteer Firefighter staff assisted various events throughout the fair from the bbq to arena events.
Public Works Director Rogers reported that the Chowchilla Boulevard Rehab Project is expected to be completed in July. The Pickleball Court Project is expected to be completed in August. The Urban Runoff project is expected to be completed in December. 6The Measure T Steering Committee will be meeting tomorrow to discuss the draft expenditure plan. Currently, the committee appears to support a plan to renew Measure T for 20 years and increase the maintenance allocation from the current measure's amount of 30% to 80%, with a requirement that at least 10% be used in disadvantaged areas. Under this allocation model, the City would bringing this to City Council for review on June 11th a momen and thank the Put Was sat oral other are work and . Finally, next week is National Public Works dedication to the City.
Community & Economic Development Director Hamilton reported that Rancho Calera trying to get final map recorded and looking into annexing into a CFD at the western 100 acres of development area; his department just completed the site plan review application for the high school transportation project; housing element working with hed and will be meeting with them to discuss the City's comments and ensure that the responses are adequate enough for what they are looking for; the Industrial Specific Plan is moving forward.
Mayor Smith addressed the audience, explaining why it is important to have local police officers After many years of not practicing this, our local police officers may now take their patrol vehicle home. This is so important in our community, may deter crime in the areas of where they reside, it is a helpful retention perk. The Mayor also explained what the big holding pond at Ed Ray Park (where the soccer field was) Director Rogers spoke of in his report, noting it is not going to be a community swimming pool, but rather a new drainage mechanism for the soccer field that is going to sit on top of.
Deputy Director of Recreation & Community Engagement Wisener attended opening ceremony at the Fair; with some City Staff, assisted Rotary with serving lunch to special needs children. thanks to the efforts of IT installing the new PA system, we were able to play music before and after the parade along Robertson Boulevard with the new sound equipment. She is working on website updating the CVRA and Measure N postings; lifeguard interviews coming up.
IT System Administrator Berrocal reported on the installation of the new PA system along Robertson Boulevard and thanked Chowchilla employee Mario Meza for his assistance. IT is continually working on migrating to the new servers.
City Council Meeting MINUTES May 14, 2024
City Administrator Pruett continuing to meet with consultants and staff evaluating Measure N with a community workshop/informational meeting being scheduled this month/ also, continuing moving along with the Measure T meetings. Along with Chief Palmer, attended the Law Enforcement Memorial; working with the Finance Director on the budget. Attended the Task Force meeting hosted by Pastor Richard Walker; attending a continuing education online class; attended the National Day of Prayer event at Veterans Park. The Fairmead Consolidation Project is still moving along and expected to have an agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board this summer. There were some issues with a housing developer and the schools over development fees and believes there is a resolution in place. He and staff from police and fire met with Cooks Communications over a potential upgrade to the radio system.
CONSENT CALENDAR - Section 3
3.1 Approval of the April 23, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes (McClendon)
3.2 Consideration and Acceptance of the April 2024 Check Register (Williams)
3.3 Consideration and Acceptance of the Quarterly Investment Report (Williams)
3.4 Informational Only: Quarterly PMP Report (McClendon)
3.5 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing Staff to Apply for Federal Funding Under Federal Transportation Assistance (FTA) Section 5311 (McClendon)
3.6 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Declaring the Existence of a Public Nuisance by Virtue of Certain Weed Growth (Gaumnitz) Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ahmed, Seconded by Council Member Chavez to pull Items 3.7 and
3.8 from Consent for further discussion and Approve the Consent Calendar as Amended. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
3.7 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution to Approve the Sports League Facilities Use Agreement with Chowchilla Community Soccer League, Chowchilla Youth Girls Softball, Chowchilla Flag Football, and Chowchilla Little League (Wisener)
Motion by Council Member Troost, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ahmed to Approve City Council Resolution #18-24 to Approve the Sports League Facilities Use Agreement with Chowchilla Community Soccer League, Chowchilla Youth Girls Softball, Chowchilla Flag Football, and Chowchilla Little League. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
3.8 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution to Approve the Sports League Facilities Use Agreement with Chowchilla Adult Recreation (Wisener) Motion by Council Member Troost, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ahmed to Approve City Council Resolution# 19-24 to Approve the Sports League Facilities Use Agreement with Chowchilla Adult Recreation. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
California Voting Rights Act
Presentation by National Demographics Corporation on Draft District Maps (Lerner) PUBLIC HEARINGS - Section 4
City Council Meeting MINUTES May 14, 2024
4.1 First Public Hearing to Gather Community Input on Draft Maps (Lerner) Mayor Smith opened the public hearing at 4:40 p.m.
Spoke:
Steven Burk
Sheila Stocker
Carol Huber
Mayor Smith closed the public hearing at 4:55 p.m.
DEFERRED BUSINESS - Section 5
NEW BUSINESS - Section 6
6.1 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Selecting QK to provide On- Call Planning Services to the Community and Economic Development Department (Hamilton)
Motion by Mayor Smith, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ahmed to table the item to the next meeting.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - Section 7
MAY 15 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, CITY HALL, 5PM
MAY 27 MEMORIAL DAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
MAY 28 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, CITY HALL, 4PM
SPECIAL MEETING (CVRA), CITY HALL, 6PM,
After the Announcements were read, Mayor Smith memorialized Ms. Vera Gaumnitz who had recently passed away.
PUBLIC ADDRESS - CLOSED SESSION
No one spoke.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:17 p.m.
1. Government Code Section 54956.9
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code.
One Case: Threat of litigation from attorney Scott Rafferty (See attached letter.)
OPEN SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smith Adjourned the May 14, 2024 City Council Meeting at 5:59 p.m.
City Council Meeting MINUTES May 14, 2024
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Joamn Mcclendon, CMC, City Clerk Mayor Kelly Smith