DOS PALOS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 15, 2025
A. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Katy Reed called a regular Meeting of the Dos Palos City Council To order at 6:00 p.m. in the City County Building at 1554 Golden Gate Avenue in Dos Palos.
1. The Flag Salute was led by Councilmember Armando Bravo
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 Bravo, Councilmember Porter.
4. Urgency Addition or Deletions: None
5. Public Comment: None, opened at 6:02 and closed at 6:03 B. COMMENDATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, and PROCLAMATIONS.
1. Oath of Office to Reserve Officer Talen Hosaka. He was sworn in by the City Attorney Crystal Pizano.
2. Officer Adam Enas was presented with Police Officer of the Year Award for 2024 by Chief Smothers.
3. Dispatcher Magdalena Felix was presented with Dispatcher of the Year Award for 2024 By Chief Smothers.
4. Dispatcher Kailey Tucci, Det. Adam Coronado, Sgt Gerardo Chavez Sgt Cliff Battles, Officer Thomas Leonard and Officer lose Ramos were Presented with The Life Saving Award presented by Chief Smothers.
5. A Proclamation for the National Day of Prayer will be presented on Thursday, May 1. 2025
C. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1 Its was approved by Councilmember Pigg and seconded by Councilmember Bravo to Approve the City of Dos Palos regular meeting Minutes for March 18 2025. The motion passed 4-0 as follows AYES: Reed, Pig,g,, Bravo and Porter NOES:
None
2. It was approved by Councilmember Pigg and seconded by Councilmember Bravo To approve the Pre-Paids for March 2025 the motion was passed 4-0 as follows:
Ayes: Reed, Pigg, Bravo and Porter. NOES: None
3. It was approve by Councilmember Pigg and seconded by Councilmember Bravo To approve the Warrants for April 2025, the motion was passed on a 4-0 as follows: Reed, Pigg, Bravo and Porter. NOES: None.
4. The Council denied 4-0 the Claim filed by Mitchell Owens
5.The Council denied 4-0 the Claim filed by Nathan Thomas.
D. BUSINESS:
1. After discussion no Action was taken to Conduct a Public Hearing on Proposed Changes to Refuse Rates for the City of Dos Palos. A public Workshop was scheduled for May 6 @ 6:00p.m.
2. After discussion a motion was made to waive the second reading of Adopting 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.
Councilmember Pigg and seconded by Councilmember Porter comments opened at 6:46 and closed at 6:47 A motion to Adopt was made by Councilmember Pigg and seconded by Councilmember Bravo, motion passed 4-0
3.After discussion a motion was made to consider Approving Resolution 2025-04, Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Funded by SBI, Motion to approve was made by Councilmember Porter and seconded by Councilmember Pigg motion passed 4-0.
4. After discussion a motion was made to conduct a drawing for the Fireworks Sales Permit the applicants were Girls Softball, DP Cheer, and The Lighthouse Church. A motion was made by Councilmember Porter and seconded by Councilmember Pigg . The motion passed 4-0 The 2 booths will go to The Lighthouse Church and the Athletic Boosters.
5. After discussion to Consider Changes to Chapter 8.22 of the Dos Palos Municipal Code Relating to Fireworks, direction was given to make changes and present at the next meeting.
6. After discussion to consider options to fill the City of Dos Palos Council vacancy a motion was made by Councilmember Pigg seconded by Councilmember Bravo to have applicahion process due May 2nd, hold a special meeting for interviews, and appoint at May 20'h meeting. Motion passed 4-0
7. After discussion to review and make changes to City Council Assignment items where tabled in to the next meeting.
E.CORRESPONDENCE,EVENTS,COUNCIL & STAFF REPORTS
1. May 7'h @ 11 a.m. will be the Ribbon Cutting for the Lorraine Street Bridge.
2. May 7'h @ 11:45 will be the Ribbon Cutting for Merced County Library at O'Banion
3. Multiple reports were given
F. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: 8:00
G. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION The meeting reconvened to open session at 8:30 PM. No action was taken during the closed session. Meeting adjourned at 8:31 PM.
in memory of the local departed Hector Corchado 70
Celso Garcia Carter 52
Susie Jordan 51
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:00
Respectfully Submitted By:
City Clerk
Tracy Mosby