MINUTES
CITY OF DELANO
CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
September 6, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Osorio called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1015 – 11th Avenue.
INVOCATION
Mayor Osorio offered a moment of silence.
FLAG SALUTE
Council member Morris led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Council members present: Bryan Osorio, Veronica Vasquez (via teleconference), Joe Alindajao, Liz Morris, Salvador Solorio-Ruiz (arrived at 5:38pm via teleconference) Council members absent: None
OFFICIALS PRESENT
Deputy City Clerk Garcia, City Attorney Richman, City Engineer Dowling, Finance Director Rios, Human Resources Director Zamudio, Chief of Police Davis, Interim Community Development Director Monsibais and Transit Manager Alapisco
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Finance Director Rios presented the Featured Business – Tota’s Cakery.
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
1. Fernando Bravo asked City Attorney Richman if they have a right to know who donates funds to the seniors and if they’re notified. He also shared that he was elected president and that he can’t do anything because the recreation employees make up their minds. He added that during his two months, he’s updated the by-laws. He also asked about a cooling place. Lastly, he asked why doesn’t the City Council respond to his questions.
Mayor Osorio responded that they are not allowed to respond and there are departmental reports regarding the seniors.
2. Maria Rodriguez stated that she wants all the Council Members to put on their walking shoes and visit the Senior Center, so they can talk to the seniors. She wants to work together and they know what’s going on at the Senior Center so they can provide their input.
3. Pastor David Vivas shared that he wrote some articles on fentanyl. He stated that the Police Liaison Board will have a presentation at the next meeting. He also shared about the source of origin of drugs. He clarified that he does not believe everyone coming from the southern border are drug traffickers and doesn’t thing its fair to pin such thinking on him. He kindly shared his opposition AB937 and why the City Council should oppose it.
4. Javier Cruz shared the he went by the facility on 11th Ave. and it’s a beautiful facility, but no one in the community knows about it. He reminded the City Council that they remember who puts food on their table and to do something for the town as that’s why they were elected. He also referenced the great service by Rosa Rios.
5. Suzanne Villaruz shared that she’d like the courtesy of the gentleman who spoke before be translated.
Mayor Osorio provided a general outline of Mr. Cruz’s statement.
6. Arthur Rodriguez said that all the criminals are in the two alleys near his home by Cesar Chavez Park. He also said there is an empty lot with an abandoned truck, but when called the police department, they were informed that they can’t take it because it is on private property. He further added they stole their six-foot fence, as well as his own brand new fence.
7. Jesse Hernandez complained about parking issues on Belmont.
Mayor Osorio referred Mr. Hernandez to Mr. Dowling.
CONSENT AGENDA
1) Authorization to waive the reading of any ordinance in its entirety and consenting to the reading of such ordinances by title only
2) Warrant Register in the amount of $4,740,175.51
3) Minutes of regular City Council meeting of August 15, 2022 4) Minutes of regular Community Law Enforcement Liaison Board meeting of August 21, 2022
5) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Delano authorizing designated positions to execute any actions necessary for obtaining financial assistance provided by the California State of Good Repair (Resolution No. 2022-39) 6) Approve Agreements between the City of Delano and its respective Units for a term of September 10, 2022 through June 30, 2025; adopt Resolutions approving new salary tables; and appropriate funds (Agreement No. 2022-49) (Agreement No. 2022-50) (Agreement No. 2022-51) (Agreement No. 2022-52) (Resolution No. 2022-40) (Resolution No. 2022-41) (Resolution No. 2022-42) (Resolution No. 2022-43)
7) Award of contract for the “2022 Various Streets Pavement Resurfacing & Rehabilitation Project STPL-5227(066)” to Bowman Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of $1,062,920.00 and authorize the City Manager to sign any documents needed to complete the project (Agreement No. 2022-53)
8) Award of 2022 WWTP Facility Lighting Retrofit Project to Electric Motor Shop, Inc., from Visalia CA for $53,559.28 and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to proceed with the project and sign any documents needed to complete the project (Agreement No. 2022-54)
9) Resolution establishing a “No Truck Parking Zone At Any Time” on both sides of Albany St. from 1,400 feet south of its intersection with Woollomes Ave. north to its intersection with County Line Road (Resolution No. 2022-44) 10) Approve the purchase of vacant lots 178 & 179 within Tract Map 7379 Phase 2 from Presidio JJR Quail Run 143, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for $230,000.00, to be used as a water treatment plant site for well 42 and authorize the City Manager to sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement and any other documents needed to complete the transaction (Agreement No. 2022-55) 11) Ratification of the Shelter Services Agreement with the Regents of the University of California, Davis Campus School of Veterinary Medicine, in connection with the California for All Animals statewide animal shelter assistance program (Agreement No. 2022-56)
12) Accepting the Public Improvement Work for Tract No. 7379, Phase I, Located on County Line Road from Hiett Avenue to Melcher Road
13) Approval of Consultant Services Agreement with Provost & Pritchard for engineering services to design the Well 42 Equipping & Arsenic Treatment Project for $397,000.00 and authorization for the City Manager to sign the agreement (Agreement No. 2022-57)
14) Approval of Operations and Maintenance Agreement with Tulare County for County Line Road (Agreement No. 2022-58)
15) Award of contract for the “2022 Various Streets Pavement Application of Rejuvenating Seal (Reclamite) Project” to Talley Oil Inc. in the amount of $166,224.00 and authorize the City Manager to sign the construction contract (Agreement No. 2022-59)
16) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Delano accepting the Gann appropriations limit report for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (Resolution No. 2022- 45)
17) Consideration of Adopting a Resolution to Permit a Hybrid Attendance Option for City Councilmembers and other City Legislative Body Meetings Pursuant to AB361 for Next 30 days (Resolution No. 2022-46) Motion was made by: Morris to approved items 1 – 4, 6 -17 on consent; 2nd by: Alindajao
Vote: 5-0
Ayes: Osorio/Vasquez/Alindajao/Morris/Solorio-Ruiz
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
Item No. 5 pulled by: Arthur Rodriguez
Reason for being pulled: No reason provided.
Transit Manager Alapisco provided the staff report.
Mayor Osorio opened public comment.
No public comment.
Mayor Osorio closed public comment.
Motion made by: Morris
2nd by: Alindajao
Vote: 5-0
Ayes: Osorio/Vasquez/Alindajao/Morris/Solorio-Ruiz
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
18) Public Hearing to receive comments regarding Delano Area Rapid Transit (DART) proposing to discontinue Saturday Looper and Dial A Ride services and only operate as an On Demand (DART~N~GO) services
Staff report provided by Transit Manager Alapisco.
Mayor Osorio opened public comment.
No public comment.
Mayor Osorio closed public comment.
Council Member Morris asked if it’s usually the same people riding the bus.
Transit Manager Alapisco responded in the affirmative, but the on-demand service is increasing the usage of the service.
Council Member Morris shared her concern about Saturday service.
Transit Manager Alapisco assured her that wouldn’t be an issue.
Mayor Osorio asked that though they are ending the Saturday route but supplementing the service.
Transit Manager Alapisco reassured that advertisement is at each bus shelter for Saturday service.
No Motion made.
REGULAR AGENDA
19) Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending subsection 2.64.040 of Chapter 2.64 of the Delano Municipal Code regarding the meeting dates for the Community Law Enforcement Liaison Board
Staff report provided by Chief of Police Davis.
Mayor Osorio opened public comment.
No public comment.
Mayor Osorio closed public comment.
Motion made by: Alindajao
2nd by: Morris
Vote: 5-0
Ayes: Osorio/Vasquez/Alindajao/Morris/Solorio-Ruiz
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Seniors report was tabled.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Alindajao: He shared his condolences in respect to Benny Alcala’s passing and shared some personal thoughts and contributions to Delano. He also announced the first Delano Veterans’ Day Parade in honoring our local heroes.
Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez: None.
Council Member Morris: None.
Council Member Solorio-Ruiz: He attended the Delano Community Alliance meeting today. He announced that he is collaborating with Pastor Vivas for a 9/11 remembrance ceremony this Sunday to pay their respects. He also announced that the cooling centers were opened today and will be opened tomorrow from 1-6pm.
Mayor Osorio: He shared his condolences to Mr. Alcala’s family. He also shared, in behalf of the Council, their condolences to Chief Davis for the passing of his father. He attended the grand opening of a local business and attended a chamber commerce event to install the new board of directors. He stated the local business is Crystal’s Beauty Salon. Lastly, he received an email from the Governor’s Office the need to conserve energy and hopes everyone does their part to conserve energy.
CLOSED SESSION
No items.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Morris seconded by Alindajao, and unanimously carried 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 6:28p.m.
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Nancy Garcia, Deputy City Clerk