DOS PALOS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 18 2025
A. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Katy Reed called a Regular Meeting of the Dos Palos City Council to order at 6:00 pm in the City County Building at 1546 Golden Gate Avenue in Dos Palos
1. The Flag Salute was led by Councilmember Debbie Orlando
2. The Invocation was led by Councilmember Pigg
3. Roll Call: City Clerk Tracy Mosby called the roll finding Councilmembers Present Mayor Reed, Councilmember Pigg, Councilmember Orlando, Councilmember Bravo, and Councilmember Porter was absent
4. Urgency Additions and Deletions: None
5. Public Comments: Mike McGlynn from Mosquito Abatement stated it is Mosquito Season starting April 7'h Mosquito Abatment number is 209-722-1527 B. COMMENDATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, and PROCLAMATOINS.
1. Interim Police Chief John Smothers, and Police Officer Rick McCord were sworn In by the City Attorney. Ignacio Cevera introduced 2 new employees to the Utility Department Shawn Ortiz and Gonzalo Rocha.
C. CONSENT CALENDER:
1. It was approved by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg To approve the City Of Dos Palos regular meeting Minutes for February 18 2025 The motion was passed on a 4-0 as follows AYES: Reed, Pigg, Orlando, and Bravo NOES. None. Absent: Porter
2. It was approved by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg To approve the Pre-Paids for February, 2025 the motion was passed 4-0 as follows:
Ayes: Reed, Orlando, Pigg, and Bravo. NOES: None. Absent: Porter
3. It was approved by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg To approve the Warrants for March 2025, the motion was passed on a 4-0 as Follows: AYES: Reed, Orlando, Pigg, and Bravo. NOES: None. Absent: Porter.
4. It was approved by Coucilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg To approve the Treasure Report for November 2024 the motion was passed on a 4-0 As follows : Ayes: Reed, Orlando, Pigg, and Bravo Noes: None Absent: Porter
5. It was approved by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Coucilmember Pigg To approve the Treasure Report For December 2024 the motion was passed on a 4-0 As follows: AYES: Reed, Orlando, Pigg and Bravo. NOES: None ABSENT: Porter
6. Jeff Chase was appointed to the Planning Commission.
D.BUSINESS:
1. After discussion a motion was made by Councilmeber Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg to wave the Second reading of Adopting Oridinance 445, Amending Chapter 17.60 of Title 17 of the City of Dos Palos Municipal Code to Update the Process Required for Obtaining a Business License for Alcohol Sales Related to ABC Licenses. Comments opened at 5:13 and closed at 5:14 after discussion a Motion was made by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg motion passed 4-0
2. After discussion a motion was made by Councilmember Pigg and seconded by Councilmember Bravo to waive the first reading of Ordinance 446 Amending Chapter 2.32 of Title 2 of the City of Dos Palos Municipal Code to Update the Process for the Dos Palos Planning Commission Regarding Appointments Comments opened at 6:15 and closed at 6:16 after discussion a motion was made by Councilmember Pigg and seconded by Councilmember Bravo. A motion was made to introduce by Councilmember Pigg and seconded by Councilmember Orlando motion passed 4-0
3. After discussion a motion was made to Consider Approving Resolution 2025-03 Setting the dates for the Refuse Proposition 218 Process to begin and Authorizing Required Related Actions by Staff. Comments opened at 6:22 and closed at 6:24 After dicussion a Motion was made By Councilmember Bravo and seconded by Councilmember Pigg for a Workshop May 6 2025 motion to introduce by Councilmember Pigg and Seconded by Councilmember Orlando motion passed 4-0.
4. After discussion a motion was made to consider appointing One Member of the City Council for Contract Negotiations with the Dos Palos Police Officers Association Comments opened up at 6:27 and closed at 6:28 Councilmember Bravo volunteered and was appointed motion was made by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg motion passed 4-0
5. After discussion a motion was made to consider Authorizing the City Manager To Enter into an Agreement with Quad Knopf for Engineering and Construction Services for the East Blossom Street Rehabilition Project. Comments opened at 6:29 and closed at 6:30 A motion was made by Councilmember Pigg and seconded by Councilmember Orlando motion passed 4-0
6. After disscusion a motion was made to consider Authorizing the City Engineer To Solicit Bids for the East Blossom Street Project. Comments opened at 6:32 and closed at 6:33 A motion was made by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg motion passed 4-0.
7. After a discussion a motion was made to consider Extending the Farm Contract with Frank Cardoza until December 31, 2025 and Establishing a Criteria for the future Land Lease. Comments opened at 6:40 and closed at 6:42.
A motion was made by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Bravo. Motion passed 4-0.
8. After discussion a motion was made to consider Updating the Job Description for the Chief of Police. Comments open at 6:50 and closed at 6:53. A motion was made by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg, motion Passed 4-0.
9. After discussion a motion was made to Discuss and Consider Accepting the Results of the Social Municipal Election for Measure S held on March 4, 2025.
Comments opened at 6:50 and closed at 6:53. A motion was made by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg, motion passed 4-0.
E.CORRESPONDENCE, EVENTS, COUNCIL & STAFF REPORTS
Several Reports where given
F.ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION 8:06
1. California Government Code section 54957
Public Employee PerformanceEvaluation
Title: City Manager
G. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION 8:05 H. ADJOURNMENT in memory of the local departed Maria Escalante 89 Dan Nicoletti 76 David Carnell 74
Larry Foster 65
Ave Suarez 67
Patty Escalante 64
Respectfully Submitted By:
City Clerk
Tracy Mosby