MINUTES
CITY OF DELANO
CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
February 21, 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
Father Miguel Campos offered the invocation.
FLAG SALUTE
Council Member Solorio-Ruiz 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. Fernando Bravo shared his concern regarding the repaving of Cecil Avenue, west side from the bridge going to Albany because it’s terrible. He shared that he was approached by Mr. Roman in which he was informed that the work would be started on the 13th, but nothing happened. He would like to know what are the plans in the future on Woolomes with Starbucks opening, so he suggested that the City Engineer check up on that. He also thanked the city for hosting the Valentines Dance/Dinner where all the seniors enjoyed Agenda Item No. 3
themselves. He also shared his appreciation to DJ Jaime Mendoza. Lastly, he stated that his hat goes down to Council Member Mario Nunez for barbecuing for them on Friday which they got ribs, so they were thankful. He followed up that he would like to follow up with individual council members regarding other matters.
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 $2,016,806.98
3) Minutes of regular City Council meeting of January 2, 2023 4) Minutes of regular City Council meeting of February 6, 2023 5) Minutes of regular Planning Commission meeting of November 9, 2022 6) Minutes of regular Planning Commission meeting of December 14, 2022 7) Minutes of regular Planning Commission meeting of January 11, 2023 8) Second and final reading of an ordinance regarding the Development Agreement and Tentative Tract Map No. 7404 (File No. TSM-2021-002) to subdivide a 40- acre parcel into 189 single family residential lots (Ordinance No. 2023-1342) 9) Approve Agreement for improvement of Transportation Visual Bus Schedule and Annunciator at the Transit Center in the amount of $83,392.08 and authorize City Manager to execute necessary documents (Agreement No. 2023-07) 10) Approval of purchase of seven (7) shade and fabric structures from USA Shade & Fabric Structures in the amount of $165,685.50 and authorization for the City Manager, or her designee to execute all required documents (Agreement No. 2023-08)
11) Acceptance of the “2022 Various Streets Pavement Application of Rejuvenating Seal (Reclamite) Project” and authorizing the filing of the Notice of Completion 12) Acceptance and Approval of the City of Delano Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2022
City Manager Reyna made a clarification for the City Council regarding item no. 11 in which that project does not include Cecil, so Cecil has not yet been completed.
Motion was made by: Solorio-Ruiz to approved items 1 – 12 on consent; 2nd by: Nunez
Vote: 5-0
Ayes: Alindajao/Solorio-Ruiz/Morris/Nunez/Vasquez
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13) Public Hearing to receive comments regarding Delano Area Rapid Transit (DART) proposing to add On-Demand (DART~N~GO) during the week to areas not served currently by fixed routes
Mayor Alindajao opened the public hearing.
Staff Report provided by Transit Manager Alapisco.
Council Member Vasquez asked what are the hours and dates.
Transit Manager Alapisco responded Monday through Friday, 7am-5pm, last call being 4:45pm.
Council Member Vasquez asked about Saturday services.
Transit Manager Alapisco responded that there already are said services from 8:30am-4:30pm, last call being 4:15pm.
Council Member Nunez asked about the financial impact.
Transit Manager Alapisco provided a synopsis of the operations of efficiency as to the impact.
Mayor Alindajao opened public comment.
No public comment.
Mayor Alindajao closed public comment.
No action taken.
REGULAR AGENDA
No Items.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
No Items.
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Nunez: He attended the Senior dance and the complaint was that they would have liked it to go longer. He also shared that he attended the Chamber Crab Feed which he cooked. He shared his appreciation for Father Miguel celebrating his 25 years as being ordained as a priest, which also shared he has been good to his family. Council Member Nunez reported on attending his first Mosquito Abatement meeting and resources for residents. Lastly, he requested to bring back the flag policy to the last meeting in March.
Council Member Morris: She thanked the city and sponsors for the senior dance because it’s important for them to socialize and dance. She believes they should be sponsoring more of these events for the seniors for socializing. She asked for an update on the pool and park.
Council Member Vasquez: None.
Mayor Pro Tem Solorio-Ruiz: He attended the crab fest and gave a shoutout to the Chamber of Commerce for putting together that event. He gave a shoutout to Council Member Nunez as he’s seen the commitment to the seniors as there is nothing more intimate than eating food together and uniting people. He announced his application for internships via his social media. Lastly, he requested on the next meeting a presentation to be placed on the agenda for the Delano Adult School by Mr. James Donahue regarding their services.
Mayor Alindajao: He shared about attending the crab feed as well, in which the proceeds went to a soccer league. He requested to be placed on the April 3rd Council meeting for a discussion and vote regarding possibly extending the mayorship from one year to two years, as he asked Ms.
Richman to provide a report of what other cities do.
CLOSED SESSION
No items.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Solorio-Ruiz, seconded by Morris, and unanimously carried 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 5:50p.m.
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Ricardo G. Chavez, City Clerk