CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
September 20, 2022 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION AND CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Morrow called the study session and closed session to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL BY THE CITY CLERK:
Present: Kalish Morrow, Diane Sharp, Francisco Ramirez, Amanda Saltray, Art Brieno.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Comments from the public are limited to items listed 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 residence.
None.
STUDY SESSION :
A. Presentation by the Carnegie Museum of Kings County (CMKC) regarding Facility Improvements and Programs offered by the Organization
The Carnegie Museum Executive Director Jack Schwartz provided a background , discussed facility repairs, exhibits, events, and partnerships with other agencies and non-profits. He thanked the city for their support. The Council commended Mr. Schwartz and thanked him for the presentation.
B. Presentation by Flock Safety on the proposed use of License Plate Readin g (LPR) cameras and technology by the Hanford Police Department to assist with crime follow-up.
Police Chief Parker Sever and Police Sgt. Justin Vallin provided an overview of the cameras and discussed how they will benefit the city and the department. Flock Safety Territory Sales Manager Anton Benbalit provided the background of Flock Safety and discussed the operating system. He also shared success stories from other agencies. Staff answered questions from the Council. Vice Mayor Sharp and Council Member Ramirez spoke in support of the cameras. Mayor Morrow expressed her concerns regarding the possible controversy. The Council directed staff to bring back a proposal for their review and consideration.
The Council convened to closed session at 6:14 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF THE FOLLOWING:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-LABOR NEGOTIATIONS (GC 54957.6):
Agency Designated Representatives: Che Johnson, Mario Cifuentez, Sarah Cardoza, Chris Tav arez, and Brenda Garcia.
Employee Organizations: Hanford Police Officers Association (POA) and Service Employees International Union Local 521 (SEIU)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (GC 54956.9(D)(2)):
Anticipated litigation over liability claim.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (GC 54956.8):
Property: APNs 028-240-018, 028-240-020, 08-310-005, 028-310-007, 028-310-008, 028-310- 025 Agency Negotiators: Mario Cifuentez and Ty Mizote
Negotiating Party: City Farm Industries, Inc.; Ross Lyndon-James and Mark Askey CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION:
Mayor Morrow called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Diane Sharp Vice Mayor Present 4:35 PM
Art Brieno Council Member Present 4:59 PM
Kalish Morrow Mayor Present 4:46 PM
Amanda Saltray Council Member Present 4:52 PM
Francisco Ramirez Council Member Present 4:30 PM
INVOCATION:
The invocation was led by Pastor John Malogi.
FLAG SALUTE:
Mayor Morrow led the flag salute.
CLOSED SESSION ACTION :
None.
COUNCIL GENERAL REPORTS:
Brief i nformation-only reports from City Council and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by City Council related to meetings attended at City expenses (AB1234).
The Council discussed the events an d meetings they attended. Council Member Ramirez add ressed social media comments regarding his guest at the League of California Cities Annual Conference and apologized to the Council and the community.
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.
Rose Shapely provided a letter with her suggestions for the refuse department.
Daniel Leon provided the Council with a letter addressing his concerns regarding illegal activity in the city.
Larry Faria commented on the traffic circles project and suggested city funds be used for city parks.
Lynn Nelson commented on the traffic circles and spoke in opposition of the project.
Rusty Brookshier spoke in opposition of the traffic circles.
Lee Caetano requested to pull item J from the consent calendar.
Bob Ramos commented on the traffic circles project and spoke in opposition of the project.
Lou Martinez commented on the ARPA funds and the traffic circles project. He requested the Council hol d a public hearing for the project.
Mayor Morrow addressed the public’s concerns of the traffic circles project.
Mark Kairis commented on the Bob Hill sports complex lighting and shared his concerns regarding the safety of the youth organizations that use the field.
Jim Nelson expressed his concern regarding the traffic circles project.
Stella Yarbrough commented on the areas in th e city that need attention. She also spoke in opposition of the traffic circles project.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar item s are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these matters unless a req uest is made and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed and voted upon by a separate motion.
Item J was pulled during public comment and the Council pulled items L, O, P, and U.
Motion to approve the consent calendar except for the items that were pulled for separate consideration.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
SECONDER: Francisco Ramirez, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
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: Denial of a cla im for damages and authorization f or the City Clerk to send out notification of such to Tanya McBroom.
C. City Clerk: Denial of a claim for damages and authorization for the City Clerk to send out notification of such to Jorge Garoy.
D. City Clerk: Denial of a claim for damages and authori zation for the City Clerk to send out notification of such to Jose Luis Gallardo.
E. City Cle rk: Denial of a claim for damages and authorization for the City Clerk to send out notification of such to Jacquelyn Johnson.
F. City Clerk: Approval of the Minutes of the April 5, 2022 Meeting G. City Clerk: Approval of the Minutes of the May 3, 2022 Meeting H. City Clerk: Approval of the Minutes of the May 17, 2022 Meeting I. City Clerk: Approval of the Minutes of the May 31, 2022 Special Meeting J. Administration: Adoption of Resolution 22 -37-R, Conflict of Interest Code, Designating the Filing Obligations for designated Employees
K. Public Works: Approval of the suggested Routes to School for Hanford Elementary School District and Saint Rose-Thomas McCarthy School for the upcoming 2022-23 School Year L. Public Works: Approval of the Suggested Routes to S chool plan for the Pioneer Union School District for the upcoming 2022-23 School Year
M. Public Works: Approval for the purchase of residential and commercial tras h, recycle, and organics containers from Wastequip of Statesville, NC in an amount not to exc eed $590,000 for fiscal year 2022/23 and appropriation of funds for the purchase.
N. Public Works: Approval of the Notice of Completion for Tract No. 928 Unit No. 2; Authorization for the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest and file said Notice w ith the Kings County Recorder’s Office.
O. Public Works: Approval of a payment to Wastequip Mfg. Toter, LLC, for the purchase of refuse containers for Refuse Operations, in the amount is $115,432.50 P. Public Works: Purchase of one Red Devil paint mixer fr om Roadline Products, of Norwalk, CA in the amount of $12,548.47; declare equipment number 175, commercial paint shaker, as surplus, and appropriate $12,548.47 from Fleet Replacement Reserve for the purchase.
Q. Police: Approval of a Memorandum of Understa nding (MOU) with the Kings County Office of Education (KCOE) for the installation, maintenance and access of Hanford Police And F ire radio equipment on KCOE tower sites.
R. Police: Authorization of a Sole-Source Purchase of One (1) 2022 Dodge Durango Pursu it vehicle from Wondries Fleet Group, of Watsonville, Ca.; Appropriation of $61,056 from the General Fund for the vehicle purchas e for a corporal position in the T raffic Enforcement Division with $46,872.50 of the cost to be covered by grant reimbursement.
PULLED ITEMS::
1. Administration: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Service Employees International Union L ocal 521 with changes to wages, be nefits, and other working conditions, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025.
[Item J]
Pulled during public comment by Mr. Lee Caetano.
Mr. Lee Caetano, a city employee, requested the agreement take effect for the current pay period. H e also mentioned his request for a special meeting to approve the agreement sooner. Human Recourses Manag er Sarah Cardoza and Finance Director Chris Tavarez discussed the negotiation process and the effective date and answered questions from the Council. After a brief discussion, Vice Mayor Sharp made the motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Diane Sharp, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
2. IT: Approval of the Annual Purchase of Microso ft Software Licensing in the amoun t of $53,782.07
[Item L]
Pulled by Council Member Saltray.
Finance Director Tavarez answered questions from Council Member Saltray.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
SECONDER: Francisco Ramirez, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
3. Public Works: Approve a Notice of Completion for the Civic Auditorium Reroofing Project and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest and file said Notice w ith the Kings County Recorder's Office.
[Item O]
Pulled by Mayor Morrow.
Mayor Morrow commended staff. Engineering Manager Lisa Dock and Public Works Deputy Director Jim Ross answered questions from the Council.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kalish Morrow, Mayor
SECONDER: Diane Sharp, Vice Mayor
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
4. Public Works: Approval of a Work Order, with Provost and Pritchard Consulting Group of Visalia, CA, for Professional Engineeri ng Services for the Site Facilitie s design for Water Wells 51 and 52.
[Item P]
Pulled by Council Member Saltray.
Engineering Manager Lisa Dock and Public Works Deputy Director J im Ross answered questions from the Council.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Diane Sharp, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
5. Public Works: Award contracts to Power Design Electric, Inc., of Kingsburg, CA for the Civic Park Conduit Boring Project in the amount of $28,557.00 and the Civic Park Electrical Project in the amount of $57,590.00 and establish a construction contingency of $5,000 for each project. [Item U]
Pulled by Council Member Brieno.
Engineering Manager Lisa Dock answered q uestions from the Council. City At torney Ty Mizote addressed Mayor Morrow's concerns regarding the bid process.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Diane Sharp, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Art Brieno, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Police: Public Hearing regarding the FY 2021 Edwar d Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and authorization for the City Manager to execute an MOU between the City of Hanford and Lemoore PD for the Grant Funding, and approp riate $21,778.00 from the City's G eneral Fund to fund the purchase new slide assemblies and romeo sights for the Hanford Police Department to be reimbursed by the FY2022 JAG Grant.
Mayor Morrow opened the public hearing at 8:09 p.m. and called for the staf f report. Chief Parker Sever discussed the MOU for the Council's review and consideration.
Public Comment:
None.
Motion to approve.
Mayor Morrow closed the public hearing at 8:12 p.m.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Francisco Ramirez, Council Member
SECONDER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
B. Community Development: Public hearing to Accept comments and Approve the submission of the 2021/22 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Perfor mance and Evaluation Report.
Mayor Morrow opened the public hearing at 8:1 2 p.m. and called for the staff report. Administrative Analyst Sandra Lerma discussed the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Repo rt, accomplishments, activities, a nd resources. Ms. Lerma answered questi ons from the Council. The Council discussed the CDBG activity allocation. Staff answered questions from the Council.
Public Comment:
None.
Motion to approve.
Mayor Morrow closed the public hearing at 8:25 p.m.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Francisco Ramirez, Council Member
SECONDER: Diane Sharp, Vice Mayor
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. City Attorney: Council review and direction regarding a claim filed by Christopher Johnson City Attorney Ty Mizote discussed the claim and the recommendation of the Third party Administrator for the Council's review and consideration. Mayor Morrow invited the claimant to come forward to discuss the incident. Mr. Johnson ques tioned the maintenance schedule of the tree and ans wered questions from the Council. After much discussion, Vice Mayor Sharp made the motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: Diane Sharp, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Kalish Morrow, Mayor
AYES: Sharp, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
NAYS: Brieno
B. Community Development: Authorization for City Staf f to apply for the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Discretionary Grant Program for improvements to the SR 198 and 9th Street interchange.
Deputy City Manager Jason Waters discussed the background and the grant f or the Council's review and consideration. Deputy Waters answered questions from the Council. Vice Mayor Sharp excused herself due to a possible conflict of interest. Council Member Saltray expressed her concerns regarding the city funding the project. Deputy Waters addressed her concerns.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Francisco Ramirez, Council Member
SECONDER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
AYES: Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
ABSTAIN: Sharp
C. Public Works: Approval of amendme nt to professional services agreement with QK, Inc. of Visalia, CA not to exceed $928,877 for the design and professional engineering services for the East Lacey Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety project from 10th Avenue to east of Sierra Drive; and for design of Traffic Signal at Lacey Boulevard and 9th Avenue.
Vice Mayor Sharp excused herself due to a possible conflict of interest. Engineering Manager Lisa Dock discussed the project for the Council's review and consideration. Ms. Dock answered quest ions from the Council. Council Member Ramirez spoke in support of the project and commended staff . After much discussion, Council Member Ramirez made the motion to approve.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Francisco Ramirez, Council Member
SECONDER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
AYES: Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
ABSTAIN: Sharp
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATION:
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, t hey may request staff to report ba ck 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. (GOV. CODE SEC. 54954.2)
The Council directed staff to bring back future discussion s for park maintenance and homelessness. Council Member Saltray stated she would like to have a rescue mission like the city of Visalia.
Council Future Agenda Items
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Morrow adjourned the meeting at 9:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Natalie Corral
City Clerk