CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
February 1, 2022 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION AND CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Sharp called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL BY THE CITY CLERK :
PUBLIC COMMENT :
A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence.
Wendy Raygoza, owner of Fatte Albert's Pizza commented the Winter Wonderland event and shared her experience as a vendor.
Bob Ramos, a regular food vendor at the Winter Wonderland event, provided his feedback.
STUDY SESSION :
A. Presentation and Debriefing on the 2021 Winter Wonderland Event Director Brad Albert presented the Winter Wonderland Event Debriefing. He also discussed the recommendations for next season and provided some of the community’s feedback. Main Street Hanford, Executive Director Michelle Brown discussed the marketing of the Winter Wonderland event. The Council provided their feedback and thanked the staff.
B. Overview of the Police Support Services
Lieutenant James Lutz presented an overv iew of the Police Support Services. Lt. Lutz discussed operation details for: detectives, case types, homicide investigations, technology capabilities used for investigations, internet crimes, autopsies, POP team ass ignments, Major Crimes team and assignme nts, evidence unit. Lt. Lutz answered question from the Council. The Council thanked the staff for the presentation.
The Council convened to closed session at 6:12 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF THE FOLLOWING:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (GC 54956.8):
Property: 426 W. Lacey Blvd.
Agency Negotiators: Mario Cifuentez and Ty Mizote
Negotiating Party: Jose Chavarria, Medallion Supply Inc.
Property: APN 012-086-004
Agency Negotiators: Mario Cifuentez and Ty Mizote
Negotiating Party: Anand Investments, LLC
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION:
Mayor Sharp called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Diane Sharp Mayor Present 4:50 PM
Art Brieno Council Member Present 4:55 PM
Kalish Morrow Vice Mayor Absent
Amanda Saltray Council Member Present 4:50 PM
Francisco Ramirez Council Member Present 4:55 PM
INVOCATION:
The invocation was led by George "Bucky" Weeks.
FLAG SALUTE:
The flag salute was led by Jack Schwartz.
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 expenses (AB1234).
Council Member’s Ramirez and Brieno had nothing to report.
Council Member Saltray discussed the conference and meetings she attended.
Mayor Sharp 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.
Bob Ramos expressed his concerns regarding the funding for the approved Parks Resource Officer. He also commented on the CARES funding, Hidden Valley Park, Caliva signage, and the City Attorney RFP.
Jack Schwartz commented on the banners at the Carnegie Museum. He also announced the upcoming events for the Carnegie Museum.
Travis Paden commented the city’s revenue and water resources.
Chad Draxler commented on Vice Mayor Morrow's social media page, and the appointment of Council Member Saltray. He also expressed his concerns regarding trash bin violations.
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 discus sed and voted upon by a separate motion.
Council Member Brieno pulled items G and L.
Motion to approve the consent calendar except for the items pulled for separate consideration.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Francisco Ramirez, Council Member
SECONDER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Saltray, Ramirez
ABSENT: Morrow
A. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: Waive reading in full of resolutions and ordinances and approval and adoption of same by reading title the only
B. City Clerk: Approval of the Minutes of the June 8, 2021 Special Meeting C. City Clerk: Approval of the Minutes of the June 29, 2021 Special Meeting D. City Attorney: Approval of an Agreement between the City of Hanford and 198/43, LLC, for the purpose of memorializing the purpose of Job Creation as a result of the EDA Grant for Sewer Trunk Main Project
E. City Attorney: Approval of a a greenhouse construction pro ject on the City property leased to City Farm Industries, Inc. and authorization for the City Manager to sign the Landowner ’s Statement of Compliance that Kings County is requiring for the construction of the greenhouses.
F. IT: Approval of the purchase of additional implementation services from Tyler Technologies for the implementation of the EnerGov software in the amount of $65,120.00 and Appropriation of the funding from the Computer Replacement Reserve to cover the cost of the contract change G. Public Works: Approval of a Notice of Completion for the FY 18/19 CDBG Pedestrian Accessibility and Safety and Additional Street Lighting Project and authorization for the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest and file said Notice with the Kings County R ecorder's Office.
H. Public Works: Approval of a Notice of Completion for the FY 20/21 Pavement Resurfacing: Mill & Fill (D avis & Northstar) Project at a total construction cost of $401,869.60 and authorization for the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk t o attest and file said Notice with the Kings County Recorder's Office.
I. Public Works: Approval of a payment to King's Pet roleum, for the purchase of diesel fuel for Fleet Operations, in the amount is $30,085.59.
J. Finance: Receive and File the City of H anford's Quarterly Investment Portfolio and Transactions Reports
PULLED ITEMS:
1. Park and Community Services: Adoption of Resolution No. 22-03-R, approving the submittal of a $6 million Grant Application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the additional development of Heroes Park
[Item G]
Pulled by Council Member Brieno.
Parks and Community Services Director Brad Albert discussed the grant for the development of Heroes Park and answered questions from Council Member Brieno.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Art Brieno, Council Member
SECONDER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Saltray, Ramirez
ABSENT: Morrow
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 L]
Pulled by Council Member Brieno.
Council Member Brieno will not vote on the item.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
SECONDER: Francisco Ramirez, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Saltray, Ramirez
ABSTAIN: Brieno
ABSENT: Morrow
GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. Finance/Community Development: Consideration of appropriating $33,000 for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and $92,000 anticipated annually in the future from the General Fund for a Code Compliance Officer and add the position to the City's Position Allocation Schedule Building Official Tom Webb provided an overview of staffing history and discussed the departments highlights and the need for one more Code Compliance Officer. City Manager Mario Cifuentez discussed th e increased calls for service due to COVID -19 and the expectatio n of the need for additional staff after the island annexations. Staff answered questions from the Council. After a lengthy discussion, Council Member Brieno did not support the staff’s recomm endation and suggested adding a part -time position rather than a full-time position.
Motion to approve a part -time position was introduced by Council Member Brieno, seconded by Council Member Ramirez. Motion failed. (2/2)
Motion to approve as presented. (2/2)
RESULT: FAILED [2 TO 2]
MOVER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
SECONDER: Diane Sharp, Mayor
AYES: Sharp, Saltray
NAYS: Brieno, Ramirez
ABSENT: Morrow
B. Administration: Adoption of Resolution No. 22 -01-R, thereby establishing the selection and award process for Commercial Cannabis Business Permits, consistent with HMC 5.56.090(A) City Manager Mario Cifuentez discussed the amendment and provided an overview the Cannabis Business Permit process and invited questions from the Council. Police Chief Pa rk Sever answered questions from Council Member Brieno.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Art Brieno, Council Member
SECONDER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Saltray, Ramirez
ABSENT: Morrow
C. Council: Receive and discuss the list of committees and boards that have City Co uncil representation directly approved by the Council and make appropriate committee assignments.
Mayor Sharp discussed the committee assignments.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Francisco Ramirez, Council Member
SECONDER: Art Brieno, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Saltray, Ramirez
ABSENT: Morrow
CONVENE AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY :
Mayor Sharp convened as Successor Agency at 8:12 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT-SUCCESSOR AGENCY :
Any person may directly address the Board at this time on any item on the agenda, or on any item that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker.
None.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE DISCUSSION OF THE FOLLOWING :
Finance: Review and approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 22 -23) for the period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
Finance Director Chris Tavarez discussed the report and answered questions from the Council. City At torney Ty Mizote answered Council Member Brieno’s questions regarding the project the area.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
SECONDER: Diane Sharp, Mayor
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Saltray, Ramirez
ABSENT: Morrow
ADJOURN AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY :
Mayor Sharp adjourned as the Successor Agency at 8:18 p.m.
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)
Council Future Agenda Items
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Sharp adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Natalie Corral
City Clerk