CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
January 18, 2022 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
4:30 PM CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION AND CLOSED SESSION:
Vice Mayor Morrow called the study session and closed session to order at 4:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL BY THE CITY CLERK :
Present: Kalish Morrow, Amanda Saltray, Art Brieno
Absent: Francisco Ramirez, Diane Sharp
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Comments from the public are limited to items on the agenda (GC 54954.3a). A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of resid ence.
Michelle Brown, Jim Castleman, Chad Rose, and Dan Humason spoke in support of the proposed renovations and improvements to Civic Park.
STUDY SESSION :
A. Update on the KCAG RTP/SCS Presentation
KCAG Executive Director Terri King and DSK Associate s Outreach Task Manag er Consultant Kendall Flint presented the KCAG Regional Transportation Plan overview and Kings Regional Vision and answered questions from the Council.
B. Review and Discussion of proposed Renovations and Improvements to Civic Park Parks and Community Ser vices Director Brad Albert discussed the proposed renovations and improvements to Civic Park for the Council's review and direction. City Manager Mario Cifu entez discussed the presented cost estimates and the importance of community input on the proposed p roject. Mr. Humason answered questions from the Council and shared his knowledge of the history of Court Street. The Council provided their feedback and directed staff to take the project to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their review and feedback .
C. General Overview of the Police Department Operations Police Captain Karl Anderson and Lt. Justin Vallin provided an overview of the Hanford Police Dep artment Operations Division. They discussed the services provided by: Patrol, K9 Unit, Traffic Unit, Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART), Park Resource Officer, and the Central Valley Regional SWAT.
The Council convened to closed session at 6:05 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF THE FOLLOWING :
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION (GC 54956.9 (d)(4)):
One potential case.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (GC 54956.8):
Property: 113 Court Street
APN: 010-265-001
Agency Negotiators: Mario Cifuentez and Ty Mizote
Negotiation Party: Jerry Irons and Greg Enloe
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION:
Vice Mayor Morrow called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Vice Mayor Morrow called the meeting to order at
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Diane Sharp Mayor Absent
Art Brieno Council Member Present 4:31 PM
Kalish Morrow Vice Mayor Present 4:24 PM
Amanda Saltray Council Member Present 4:22 PM
Francisco Ramirez Council Member Absent
INVOCATION:
The invocation was led by Pastor Mark Curts.
FLAG SALUTE:
The flag salute was led by Vice Mayor Morrow.
CLOSED SESSION ACTION REPORT:
None.
COUNCIL REPORTS/GENERAL REPORTS:
Brief information-only reports from City Council and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by City Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234).
Council Member Saltray discussed the meetings she attended and community events that she participated in.
Council Member Brieno had nothing to report
Vice Mayor Morrow discussed the meetings she attended.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters not on the agenda within the jurisdiction of the Hanford City Council. This is also the public’s opportunity to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion purposes or to comment on any item on the agenda. Comments related to Public Hearing items will be heard at the time the item is discussed.
A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence.
Cheyne Strawn commented on the redistricting and expressed his concerns regarding the on-line mapping tool.
Brent Olson commented on the redistricting. He also suggested extending the draft map deadline.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these matters unless a request is made and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed and voted upon by a separate motion.
Council Member Brieno pulled Items B and J.
Motion to approve the consent calendar except for the items pulled for separate consideration.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
SECONDER: Art Brieno, Council Member
AYES: Brieno, Morrow, Saltray
ABSENT: Sharp, Ramirez
A. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: Waive reading in full of resolutions and ordinances and approval and adoption of same by reading title the only.
B. Administration: Authorization to pay an invoice from Ascent Aviation, i n the amount of $35,254.12, for the purchase of 100LL Aviation Fuel for the Hanford Municipal Airport.
C. Administration: Ratification of the City Manager's actions to execute and submit all documents necessary for the City to participate in the National Opioid Settlements D. IT: Approval of the Purchase of five (5) Electronic Plan Tables from iProject Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $70,320.00, to be funded out of the SB2 Grant.
E. Public Works: Approval of a Notice of Completion for the FY 20/21 Survey M onumentation / Benchmark Update P roject and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest and file said Notice with the Kings County Recorder's Office.
F. Public Works: Approval of Annual Renewal of Zonar GPS, in the amount of $32,580.00, to allow for vehicle tracking on all City of Hanford vehicles.
G. Public Works: Approval of a sole source contract to IG Services (IGS) for the purpose of conducting a rate study for the City of Hanford Refuse division, at a not to exceed cost of $47,000.
H. Public Works: Authorize the purc hase of property located on the north side of Fargo Ave. 350 ft west of the BNSF RR Tracks from Paul Singh Family Limited Partnership, a California Limited Partnership, as shown on the attached map, in the amount of $69,510 .00 plus escrow fees, accept the attached Grant Deed and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest and file said deeds with the Kings County Recorder's Office, and accept the attached Right of Way Agreement and authorize City staff to execute said agreement. (APN 007-360-016) PULLED ITEMS:
1. Council: Approval of the Reappointment of Jacob Sanchez to the Planning Commission for a second term
[Item B]
Pulled by Council Member Brieno.
Council Member Brieno will not vote on the item.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0]
MOVER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
SECONDER: Kalish Morrow, Vice Mayor
AYES: Morrow, Saltray
ABSTAIN: Brieno
ABSENT: Sharp, Ramirez
2. Finance: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 21 -15, amending Chapters 2.48 of the City of Hanford Municipal Code to update the rules governing the purchase of goods and services for the City of Hanford.
[Item J]
Pulled by Council Member Brieno.
Council Member Brieno spoke in opposition.
Motion to table.
RESULT: TABLED [2 TO 0] Next: 2/1/2022 7:00 PM
MOVER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
SECONDER: Kalish Morrow, Vice Mayor
AYES: Morrow, Saltray
ABSTAIN: Brieno
ABSENT: Sharp, Ramirez
GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. Public Works: Permission to Advertise the FY 21/22 Civic Auditorium Roof Replacement Project and Pre -Authorize the City Manager to award and execute the contract on behalf of the City to the lowest responsible bidder providing project bid is within current budget appropriation.
Public Works Director John Doyel discussed the project and answered questions from the Council.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Art Brieno, Council Member
SECONDER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
AYES: Brieno, Morrow, Saltray
ABSENT: Sharp, Ramirez
B. Review and approve changes to the City's Utility Fees in the Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 (Resolution 22-02-R)
Finance Director Chris Tavarez presented the proposed fee changes for the Utility Fees in the Master Fee Schedule Fiscal Year 2021/2022 for the Council's review and c onsideration. Finance Analyst Alejandro Lopez discussed delinquent accounts and answered questions from Council Member Brieno. The Council expressed their concerns regarding the fees. The Council spoke in support of the recommendation but would like to discuss amending the deposit fee at a future meeting.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Art Brieno, Council Member
SECONDER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
AYES: Brieno, Morrow, Saltray
ABSENT: Sharp, Ramirez
C. Finance/Community De velopment: Consideration of appropriating $33,000 for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and $92,000 anticipated annually i n the future from the General Fund for a Code Compliance Officer and add the position to the City's Position Allocation Schedule Finance Director Chris Tavarez discussed the appropriation for a Code Compliance Officer in FY22 and invited questions from the Council. City Manager Mario Cifuentez discussed the need for the addition of a Code Compliance Officer. Council Member Brieno expressed his conce rns regarding the budget. He also suggested hiring a part time Code Compliance Officer. Building Official Tom Webb discussed the challenges of hiring part-time employee. Vice Mayor Morrow spoke in support of the position. Staff answered questions from the Council.
Motion to Table.
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/1/2022 7:00 PM
MOVER: Art Brieno, Council Member
SECONDER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
AYES: Brieno, Morrow, Saltray
ABSENT: Sharp, Ramirez
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
At this time, any Council Member may ask a question for clarification, make an announcement, or report briefly on their activities. In addition, subject to Council Policies and Procedures, they may request staff to report back to the Council at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. (GC 54954.2)
Staff addressed the Council’s comments and concerns regarding the Redistricting.
There was a consensus of the Council to discuss potential Downtown incentive packages at a future study session, brought forth by Vice Mayor Morrow.
ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Mayor Morrow adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Natalie Corral
City Clerk