MINUTES
CITY OF DELANO
CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
September 19, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Osorio called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1015 – 11th Avenue.
INVOCATION
Mayor Osorio offered a moment of silence.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Council members present: Bryan Osorio, Veronica Vasquez, Joe Alindajao, Liz Morris, Salvador Solorio-Ruiz
Council members absent: None
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Clerk Chavez, 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 – Little Boba Shop.
Finance Director Rios presented the Featured Pet – Topaz Mayor Osorio presented the proclamation for Delano Harvest Holidays Association.
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
1. Claribel Gutierrez requested the council to sponsor the parade and bring their families.
2. Jesse Hernandez complained about tractor trailer trucks are still there, so he’d like to stop them from being there or get rid of them.
3. Anthony Cortez congratulated Harvest Holidays Committee. He shared about his upbring regarding the history of Delano Harvest Holidays with his nana. He shared his concern regarding the exit in front of the community center off of Ellington in which there is a eucalyptus tree blocking the view of traffic, in addition to trailer trucks where people have to creep forward in order to see oncoming traffic. He hopes that the council and deal with this potential problem.
4. Lori Guzman shared her concern about accidents on 9th and Austin where many people consider it a freeway driving 40-50 mph. She hopes that there are consideration of stop signs or speedbumps. She is considerate of the children walking to school.
5. Fernando Bravo thanked the Mayor for coming out Friday to the seniors and talked about their problems. He asked for more bingo prizes and fund money to take small trips. He also asked for a magazine rack, so if they have any old magazine, they can donate it. He asked about who’s responsible for trash in the alley of 103 Garces Hwy.
6. Lupe Martinez shared an observation that Jefferson is not being taken care of in which there are holes on Jefferson, so he believes they should have the contractor have relook at it.
7. Arthur Rodriguez asked about stop signs on 7th, Main and Dover due to people racing doing doughnuts.
8. Veronica Soto added to the parking and safety with the road where on County Line Road there is no parking, but there has been many accidents. She was very excited about one of her tenants getting a ticket because the police department has been focusing on “no parking” traffic control on County Line Road.
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 $2,196,539.74
3) Resolution to discontinue Saturday Looper and Dial A Ride services and only operate as an On Demand (DART-N-Go) services
4) Approval of Consulting Services Agreement with QK Inc. for Park Design Services for the “2022 MLK Park Extension Design” for $58,500.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any other documents needed to carry out this project
5) Acceptance of $120 donation from Serda’s Pedal Boat Rentals LLC for crime prevention and community events sponsored by the Delano Police Department 6) Second and Final 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
Motion was made by: Morris to approved items 1 – 6 on consent; 2nd by: Solorio-Ruiz
Vote: 5-0
Ayes: Osorio/Vasquez/Alindajao/Morris/Solorio-Ruiz
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7) Approval of the City’s 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
Staff report provided by Economic Development Specialist Fernandez.
Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez asked if there were two meetings.
Economic Development Specialist Fernandez responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Osorio opened public comment.
No public comment.
Mayor Osorio closed public comment.
Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez shared his appreciation for the two meetings where people enjoyed the conversations and found the meetings to be very thorough.
Motion made by: Vasquez
2nd by: Solorio-Ruiz
Vote: 5-0
Ayes: Osorio/Vasquez/Alindajao/Morris/Solorio-Ruiz
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
REGULAR AGENDA
8) Resolution of the City of Delano City Council adopting the City of Delano Employee Pension Plan as amended and restated; the City Council of the City of Delano establishing a reciprocity agreement with the California public retirement system (CALPERS) and authorizing the mayor, to execute appropriate agreements
Staff report provided by Finance Director Rios.
Mayor Osorio opened public comment.
No public comment.
Mayor Osorio closed public comment.
Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez shared that she hopes the employees appreciate it.
Motion made by: Vasquez
2nd by: Solorio-Ruiz
Vote: 5-0
Ayes: Osorio/Vasquez/Alindajao/Morris/Solorio-Ruiz
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Recreation Manager Batth-Chavez provided a report on the Seniors.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Alindajao: None.
Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez: Thanked staff for all that work with the seniors as she went to visit.
She thanked the Mayor in joining her for a meeting with the Carpenter’s Union for the little libraries. She shared about the shooting range needing some TLC as she took Supervisor Leticia Perez and look forward to updating the range.
Council Member Morris: Thanked Council Member Solorio-Ruiz and Pastor Vivas for the 9/11 remembrance event. She invited everyone to the Harvest Holiday Queen/King show this Saturday.
Council Member Solorio-Ruiz: He attended the California League of Cities Conference in Long Beach. He referenced the 9/11 Remembrance event and thanked Pastor Vivas for helping to coordinate. He attended the Harvest Holidays Tiny Tots event. He invited everyone to the following food distribution and gave a shoutout to city staff. He asked to see if they can have Delano Adult School for a future presentation. He also wanted to look into food truck ordinance.
He was interested in the lot size of homes. Lastly, he referred to the traffic down Main Street and would like to check that out.
Mayor Osorio: He was approached by the director of the adult school to spread the word. He shared about the Low-Income Housing Water Assistance Program referred to him by Ms. Rios, which the City of Delano applied and is eligible for residents. He thanked Mike and Viviana for updating the city website and promoting the Dart-n-Go program. He thanked Ms. Rios for allowing to connect a resident to her about a building issue for a yard sale. He thanked Danielle for answering questions regarding zoning. He thanked Rosa and Sumeet regarding the seniors.
He wanted to bring back to the council in the near future a proposal from the seniors about the cost of a trip. He would like to support the Department of Toxic Substance Control in needing a public health assessment for the downtown plumes. He seconded the statements of Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez regarding the little libraries and help with public safety. He asked for discussion on rent control and workout the research into what would be eligible in Delano. He brought up the numerous concerns about traffic safety and enforcement, so they prioritize it.
CLOSED SESSION
No items.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Solorio-Ruiz, seconded by Vasquez, and unanimously carried 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 6:35p.m.
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Ricardo G. Chavez, City Clerk