MINUTES
CITY OF DELANO
CITY COUNCIL – Special MEETING
May 1, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alindajao called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1015 – 11th Avenue.
INVOCATION
Juan Avelar offered the invocation.
FLAG SALUTE
Kylie, student from Morningside Elementary led flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Council members present: Mayor Joe Alindajao, Mayor Pro Tem Salvador Solorio-Ruiz, Liz Morris, Mario Nunez, Jr.,
Council members absent: Veronica Vasquez
OFFICIALS PRESENT
City Manager Reyna, City Clerk Garcia, City Attorney Richman, City Engineer Dowling, Finance Director Lara Rios, Human Resources Director Zamudio, Chief Davis, Transit Manager Viviana Alapisco, Interim Community Development Director Monsibais.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Mayor Alindajao recognized Morningside Elementary School for receiving the California Distinguished School, America’s Best Elementary School, and an Innovative and Impactful Schools (I2S) Award from the Kern County Superintendent of School for having some of the lowest suspension and chronic absenteeism rates in the county.
Mayor Alindajao recognized Princeton Street School for receiving the Innovative and Impactful School (I2S) Award from the Kern County Superintendent of Schools for having one of the lowest chronic absenteeism rates in the county-Princeton Street School
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
1. Pastor David Vivas shared that it was National Crime Victim Rights last week. He read out names of victims from Delano and also shared statistic of crime rate for the City of Delano.
Agenda Item No. 3
2. Claribel Gutierrez congratulated the recognized school on behalf of Assembly Member Dr.
Bains.
3. Fernando Bravo requested for the cemetery to be patrolled by Police Officers after hours and asked if the No Alcohol rules was being enforced. He also said that the cemetery is a place for mourning not for picnics. He also asked if window tinting on vehicles is being enforced by the Police.
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 $1,865,832.51
3) Minutes of the regular city council meeting of April 17, 2023 4) 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 Low Carbon Transit Operations (LCTOP) and authorizing the utilization of LCTOP funds to offer free and reduced fares for fixed routes, dial-aride and on-demand in the amount of $130,679. (Resolution 2023-14) 5) Authorization To Enter Into an Agreement With Garden Pathways, Inc. For use of the CalVIP Grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) in An Amount not to Exceed $596,745.00 for a Delano Crime Prevention Program. (Agreement 2023-18)
6) Authorization To Enter Into an Agreement With Transforming Local Communities (TLC) For CalVIP Grant Monitoring Expending No More Than $60,000.00. (Agreement 2023-19)
7) Approval of agreement for lease of land at the Mcfarland-Delano Recycling and Transfer Station and authorization for the City Manager to sign the agreement and any other documents needed to carry this out. (Agreement 2023-20) 8) Approval of Agreement of Purchase & Sale and joint escrow instructions with the MC Land Company for 155.88 acres of farmland (APN 520-170-02, -03, -04, -05, -06, -07, and -14) for expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant effluent disposal farm, for $4,254,650.00 and authorization for the city manager to sign the same and any other documents needed to complete this purchase, and to make immaterial edits to the agreement if needed. (Resolution 2023-16) (Agreement 2023-21) 9) Authorizing Water Service for Sikh Temple at 14295 County Line Rd., in Tulare County, outside the city limits, in accordance with Municipal Code Section
13.04.078.
10) Ratification of additional budget for Agreement 2022-34 with South Tulare Richgrove Refuse, Inc. (STRR) to provide refuse trucks and drivers for the current fiscal year, on a time and material basis, increasing the budget by $225,000.00 and authorization for the City Manager to execute any documents needed to carry this out. 11) Authorizing the purchase of SC3000 asphalt paving material in the amount of $349,941.30 from Granite Construction from Bakersfield, CA, with this expense to be entered into the 2023/2024 Budget, effective July 1, 2023, and authorization for the City Manager, or her designee, to sign any change orders up to the approved amount. 12) Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.04.300 of the Delano Municipal Code Removing Robert’s Rules of Order and Adopting Rosenberg’s Rules of Order. ( Ordinance 2023-1343)
Motion was made by: Morris to approved items 1 – 4 and 7-12 on consent items; 2nd by: Nunez
Vote: 4-0
Ayes: Solorio-Ruiz/ Morris/Nunez/ /Alindajao/
Nays: None
Absent: Vasquez
Abstentions: None
Item No. 5 pulled by: Alindajao
Reason for pulling: Mayor Alindajao requested status update on the Garden Pathways of building peacekeepers in the community with the grant.
Juan Avelar with Garden Pathways gave a status update and mentioned that they have been doing a lot of community outreach.
Item No. 6 pulled by: Alindajao
Reason for pulling: Mayor asked what Transforming Local Communities meant, Lisa Elliot, Senior Research Associate with Transforming Local Communities explained the meaning and how they assist the CalVIP grant.
Motion was made by: Solorio-Ruiz to approve item No. 5 & 6 in consent items; 2nd by: Nunez
Vote: 4-0
Ayes: Solorio-Ruiz/ Morris/Nunez/Alindajao/
Nays: None
Absent: Vasquez
Abstentions: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13) Tentative Tract Map (File No. TSM-2023-001) to subdivide approximately 230-acres into 666 single family residential lots and a reminder for future residential and commercial development. (Resolution 2023-15)
Mayor Alindajao opened the Public Hearing
Staff report given by Interim Community Development Director Monsibias.
Mayor Alindajao opened public comment.
Mayor Alindajao closed public comment.
Mayor Alindajao requested explanation of the location of Phase 1.
Interim Community Development Director Monsibais explained the location of Phase 1 on the aerial map.
Council Member Morris asked for the number of homes that will be constructed Phase 1.
Interim Community Development Director Monsibais responded that Phase 1 will consist of 169 homes and a total of 666 homes will be constructed.
Nick Peters represented San Joaquin Valley Homes giving background information on the project as well as on other development currently being constructed in Delano.
Council Member Nunez asked for the anticipated start date of Phase 1 and if the project will be constructed concurrent with the development that is currently being planned constructed.
Nick Peters responded that it will not be constructed concurrent with the existing development and the anticipated date to break ground is late fall or early spring.
Council Member Morris said that she is always in favor of additional housing and thanked Mr. Peters for investing in the community.
Council Member Solorio-Ruiz asked if there has been a fluctuation of people wanting to buy homes.
Nick Peters responded with a yes and that they are selling well in Delano.
Council Member Solorio-Ruiz said that he wanted it noted in the minutes that this is how the systematic issues that Delano is facing is addressed. He said that more housing equals more opportunities and stability for the community to have more affordable housing. He also thanked Mr. Peters for investing in Delano.
Mayor Alindajao echoed his colleagues comments. He said that it is nice to see growth in the city in the housing and retail sector. He also asked what are the finding that Council needs to make.
City Attorney Richman responded that there are few and that the Resolution states that the project is consistent with the city’s Land Use Element and General Plan. She also explained that the request also goes through Planning Commission for review and approval.
Motion was made by: Nunez
2nd by: Solorio-Ruiz
Vote: 4-0
Ayes: Solorio-Ruiz/ Morris/Nunez/ Alindajao
Nays: None
Absent: Vasquez
Abstentions: None
14) Public Hearing To Obtain Public Comments For The Proposed Transit Projects For Fiscal Year 2023/2024 and 2024/2025
Mayor Alindajao opened the Public Hearing.
Staff report given by Transit Manager Alapisco
Mayor Alindajao opened public comment.
Mayor Alindajao closed public comment.
Mayor Pro Tem said that his only comment is gratitude to staff for all the work they do.
Mayor Alindajao asked what the proposed projects are.
Transit Manager Alspisco responded that it is Operating Assistance to fund the program. She also mentioned that there are no capital projects.
No action Taken
REGULAR AGENDA
No items
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
No items
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Nunez: Wanted to remind the community of some up coming events like the National Day of Prayer, the All you can eat BBQ at Lady of Guadalupe Church, and he also wished all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day.
Council Member Morris: She also wished to reminded everyone of the National Day of Prayer at the Life House Church on 11th Street.
Council Member Solorio-Ruiz: He expressed his gratitude to City Staff, Public Works, and colleagues that joined him for the Cesar Chavez Remembrance. He said it was a beautiful event and recognized some community members for their outstanding work and hopes that the legacy continues in the community.
Mayor Alindajao: Shared that he attended the Victims March. He said it was a good event and it is also a sad event because it is a way to remember victims lost to violent crimes. He said that he would like to see an event like that in the City of Delano. He also reminded the community of the National Day of Prayer. He also said that in the future he would like to consider a comeeting with the Cemetery Board to address issues that have been addressed like recent homicides and reduce other unwanted activity. He also thanked all the folks that attended the Clean Up Day on Saturday.
City Attorney Richman stated that Closed Session item will be continued because there is an item that needs to be held back.
CLOSED SESSION
15) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(2):
Number of Potential Cases : One potential case
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Nunez seconded by Solorio-Ruiz and unanimously carried 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 6:38 p.m.
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Diana Garcia, City Clerk