1 MINUTES OF THE FOWLER CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriquez called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmembers Present: Rodriquez, Kazarian, Mejia, Parra (via teleconference) City Staff Present: City Manager Tucker, David Wolfe (attending on behalf of Lozano Smith), Public Works Director Dominguez, Community Development Director Gaffery, Recreation Supervisor
Hernandez, City Planner Marple, Finance Director Moreno, City Engineer Peters, Deputy City Clerk Vasquez, Police Sergeant Yang
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Several members of the public spoke. Council requested that the Eagle Scout flag retirement drop box item be added to the next council meeting agenda. 5-A. Presentation by Fresno County Community Development Division
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Kazarian made a motion to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Councilmember Parra. The motion carried by roll call vote: Ayes:
Kazarian, Parra, Mejia, Rodriquez
7. CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
N/A
8. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
8-A. Planning
i. APPROVE naming of the “David T. Cardenas Senior Center and Police Headquarters”
Councilmember Kazarian made a motion to APPROVE naming of the “David T. Cardenas Senior Center and Police Headquarters”, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. The motion carried by roll call vote: Ayes: Kazarian, Mejia, Parra, Rodriquez
ii. Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula Proclamation
2 8-B. Finance
i. Fiscal Year 2022-23 1st Quarter Financial Report (Informational) ii. APPROVE resolution No. 2601 revising the Policy on Credit Card Issuance, Usage, and Reporting
Councilmember Kazarian made a motion to APPROVE resolution No. 2601 revising the Policy on Credit Card Issuance, Usage, and Reporting, seconded by Councilmember Parra. The motion carried by roll call vote: Ayes: Kazarian, Parra, Mejia, Rodriquez 8-C. Public Works
i. Provide STAFF DIRECTION regarding citizen request at 129 N.
Second Street
Councilmember Mejia recused himself due to owning interest in real property within 500 feet of the item. Staff was directed to provide an ATP grant update at the next council meeting.
9. CITY MANAGER
9-A Council to review and approve utility bill insert regarding Fowler Card Room Ordinance Discussion at the November 15, 2022 Council Meeting Councilmember Parra made a motion to approve utility bill insert regarding Fowler Card Room Ordinance Discussion at the November 15, 2022 Council Meeting, seconded by Councilmember Mejia. The motion carried by roll call vote: Ayes: Parra, Mejia, Kazarian, Rodriquez
10. CITY ATTORNEY
10-A. APPROVE Resolution No. 2602 Establishing Fire Academy Training Grant Program
Councilmember Mejia made a motion to APPROVE Resolution No. 2602 Establishing Fire Academy Training Grant Program, seconded by Councilmember Parra. The motion carried by roll call vote: Ayes: Mejia, Parra, Kazarian, Rodriquez
11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS (CITY MANAGER)
• Updates were provided by Public Works Director Dominguez, Community Development Director Gaffery, and Recreation Supervisor Hernandez. 3 12. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
• Updates were provided by Councilmember Mejia, Councilmember Parra, and Mayor Pro-Tem Rodriquez.
13. CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action was taken on any of the two items.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.