MINUTES
CITY OF DELANO
CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
February 6, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alindajao called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1015 – 11th Avenue.
INVOCATION
Pastor David Vivas offered the invocation.
FLAG SALUTE
Suzanne Villaruz led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Council members present: Joe Alindajao, Salvador Solorio-Ruiz, Liz Morris, Mario Nunez, Jr., Veronica Vasquez
Council members absent: none
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Reyna, City Clerk Chavez, City Attorney Richman, City Engineer Dowling, Finance Director Lara Rios, Human Resources Director Zamudio, Commander Nicholson, Interim Community Development Director Monsibais and Transit Manager Alapisco
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Mayor Alindajao presented the proclamation for February 2023 as Safe Surrender Baby Awareness Month to Yesenia Burdick, Assistant Program Director of Kern County Department of Human Services.
Mayor Alindajao recognized for the 2022 South Sequoia League Champions – Robert F.
Kennedy Football Team.
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
1. Suzanne Villaruz shared her concern regarding the property at 1129 Madison Street.
2. Fernando Bravo shared his concern regarding Cecil Avenue between Ellington and Albany Street. He complained about the street sweeper coming twice a month and suggested it should be twice a week. Lastly, he thanked the city for the Senior’s Christmas Party and looks forward to the Valentine’s Day party next week.
Agenda Item No. 4
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 $4,716,198.46 (Payrolls 01/06/2023 & 01/20/2023)
3) Minutes of regular City Council meeting of January 17, 2023 4) Minutes of regular City Council meeting of September 19, 2022 5) Minutes of regular Community Law Enforcement Liaison Board meeting of November 17, 2022
6) Award of the “2023 Urgent Purchase of the WWTP Aerator #2 Gearboxes” to the Laron Company for $224,000.00 and authorize the City Manager or her designee to sign all documents needed to carry out this transaction (Agreement No. 2023- 03)
7) Resolution approving the Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for Tract 7379, Phase 3, with Presidio JJR Quail Run 143, LLC. and Presidio JJR Vineyard Estates 100, LLC., located adjacent to and south of County Line Rd., between Hiett and Melcher Avenues, and authorizing the City Clerk to file the Final Map with the County Recorder (Resolution No. 2023-02) (Agreement No. 2023-04) 8) Award of the ”2023 17th & Randolph Curb & Gutter Project” to MAC General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $41,280.55, and authorization for the City Manager or her designee to sign any documents needed to carry this project to completion (Agreement No. 2023-05)
9) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Delano declaring various vehicles as surplus and donating the same to the neighboring City of McFarland, authorizing the City Manager or her designee to carry out said transfer and execute any documents as needed (Resolution No. 2023-03)
10) Authorization to enter into an agreement with the County of Kern for participation in the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (Agreement No. 2023-06)
Motion was made by: Solorio-Ruiz to approved items 1 – 10 on consent; 2nd by: Morris
Vote: 5-0
Ayes: Alindajao/Solorio-Ruiz/Morris/Nunez/Vasquez
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11) Public Hearing to receive comments in the matter of identifying floodplain encroachment for the Transit Maintenance, Operation and Training Facility Mayor Alindajao opened the public hearing.
Staff Report provided by Transit Manager Alapisco.
Mayor Alindajao opened public comment.
No public comment.
Mayor Alindajao closed public comment.
Council Member Morris inquired about the floodplain and the facility.
Interim Community Development Director Monsibais elaborated that due to the grant, it is a required due to the project being in a floodplain but clarified that there is no actual development as the structure will exist on the site with adjustments to the site. She added they want to make sure they cover all in respect to the NEQA document.
Mayor Alindajao asked if this was the project to be the new transit facility.
City Manager Reyna in the affirmative and elaborated to the benefit for the City of Delano.
Transit Manager Alapisco added that they are required to be fully electric by 2040 with the infrastructure.
City Manager Reyna further stated that they will get out of the prison business and into the transit business.
Mayor Alindajao asked if there is a financial benefit.
City Manager Reyna responded in the affirmative via federal funding.
No action taken.
12) Development Agreement and Tentative Tract Map No. 7404 (File No. TSM2021-002) to subdivide a 40-acre parcel into 189 single family residential lots (Resolution No. 2023-04)
Mayor Alindajao opened the public hearing.
Staff Report provided by Interim Community Development Director Monsibais.
Michael Hair, LeOra, LLC., Owner, thanked staff for their help in the annexation process. He also shared how they have chosen to build in Delano for years.
Mayor Alindajao opened public comment.
No public comment.
Mayor Alindajao closed public comment.
Council Member Morris thanked Dr. Hair for choosing Delano.
Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez thanked Dr. Hair for choosing Delano to build homes, but to make sure the families have homes.
Council Member Nunez was thankful and asked when will there be model homes available and how soon can they get into a house.
Dr. Hair response was inaudible.
Motion to approve the resolution and introduction & first reading of the ordinance made by: Solorio-Ruiz
2nd by: Morris
Vote: 5-0
Ayes: Alindajao/Solorio-Ruiz/Morris/Nunez/Vasquez
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
REGULAR AGENDA
No Items.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
No Items.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Nunez: He invited everyone to the Valentine’s dinner/dance. He also shared his appreciation to Assemblymember Dr. Bains for the tour. Lastly, he attended the gradution of three new police officers.
Council Member Morris: She shared about the Senior Christmas dance and how many enjoyed themselves from all ages. She shared about attending the State of the County event. Lastly, she added that Relay for Life is having a luncheon for cancer survivors at Adventist Health.
Council Member Vasquez: None.
Mayor Pro Tem Solorio-Ruiz: He attended the National Day of Reading at Del Vista Elementary School. He shared thanks to Kern Literacy Council, Superintendent Rivera, Principle Ruiz and KERO for donating 1000 books. He also attended his first official meeting for Cal Cities Public Safety Committee and provided a report. Lastly, he shared about attend the State of the County and some facts of how Kern County leads the world with a contribution from the City of Delano.
Mayor Alindajao: He shared about attending the California League of Cities conference and attended mandated training provided. He met with local state representatives at the state capital.
He shared about attending the State of the County.
Moved for Closed Session by: Solorio-Ruiz
2nd by: Nunez
Time: 6:16PM
Vote: 5-0
Ayes: Alindajao/Solorio-Ruiz/Morris/Nunez/Vasquez
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
The City Clerk was excused. City Engineer Dowling was appointed as Acting City Clerk. City Engineer Dowling and City Attorney Richman were present. City Engineer Dowling was not present for one of the potential cases of anticipated litigation.
CLOSED SESSION
13) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government
Code section 54956.8.
Property: on Dover Parkway, Delano, CA 93215
APN: 521-020-18
Agency negotiator: City Manager, City Engineer and City Attorney Negotiating parties: Double Eagle Dover Inv. LLC.
Under negotiation: price and/or terms of payment
Action: No Reportable Action
14) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) Number of Potential Cases: Two
Action: No Reportable Action
15) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government
Code section 54956.8.
Property: Corner of High Street and County Line Road
APN: 470-020-05 & 410-020-04
Agency negotiator: City Manager, City Engineer and City Attorney Negotiating parties: Olivieri Commercial Group
Under negotiation: price and/or terms of payment
Action: No Reportable Action
Moved for Open Session by: Solorio-Ruiz
2nd by: Nunez
Time: 7:29PM
Vote: 5-0
Ayes: Alindajao/Solorio-Ruiz/Morris/Nunez/Vasquez
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
RETURN TO GENERAL SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Solorio-Ruiz, seconded by Nunez, and unanimously carried 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:30p.m.
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Ricardo G. Chavez, City Clerk