CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
November 15, 2022 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
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 6:54 PM
Art Brieno Council Member Late 7:01 PM
Kalish Morrow Mayor Present 6:50 PM
Amanda Saltray Council Member Present 6:40 PM
Francisco Ramirez Council Member Present 6:45 PM
INVOCATION:
The invocation was led by Stella Yarbrough.
FLAG SALUTE:
The flag salute was led by Mayor Morrow.
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).
The Council discussed the meetings and events they 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.
Rusty Brookshire spoke in opposition of the traffic circles project.
Jim Nelson requested to pull item E from the consent calendar.
Chad Draxler asked the Council to hold off making any major decisions until the beginning of the year. He also expressed his concerns regarding the Boys and Girls Club.
Bob Ramos commented on the Boys and Girls Club . He also suggested allowing the seniors to use the old Goodwill building again.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted i n 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 Conse nt Calendar to be discussed and voted upon by a separate motion.
It E was pulled by the public and Council Member Brieno pulled item H.
Motion to approve except the items approved for separate consideration.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Diane Sharp, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Amanda Saltray, 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: Approval of the Minutes of the October 4, 2022, Meeting C. City Clerk: Approval of the Minutes of the October 18, 2022, Meeting D. City Clerk: Approval of the Minutes of the November 1, 2022, Meeting E. Administration: Approval of A mendment No. 2 of the License Agreement between the Carnegie Museum of Kings County and the City of Hanford to extend the term of t he agreemen t until December 31, 2023
F. Administration: Approval of the City of Hanford Salary Schedules, as required by CCR 570.5, to reflect the state minimum wage increase for part -time employees and recent increases approved through the labor negotiati on process and authorization for City Administration to amend all other documents as may be necessary to implement the updates.
G. Finance: Acceptance and authorization for staff to File the City of Hanford's Quarterly Investment Portfolio and Transactions Reports as of 9/30/2022 PULLED ITEMS: :
1. Administration: Authorization to renew the annual contract with Integrated Avian Solutions to continue to provide Falconer services in Downtown Hanford, for an amount not to exceed $53,600 for Calendar Year 2023.
[Item E]
Jim nelson expressed his concerns regarding the services.
City Manager Cifuentez responded to the questions and comments fr om the Council . City Manager Cifuentez suggested a future study session presentation by Integrated Avian Sol utions Falconer. After a brief discussion, Council Member Ramirez motioned to table the item.
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/6/2022 7:00 PM
MOVER: Francisco Ramirez, Council Member
SECONDER: Art Brieno, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
2. Public Works: Approval of a Sole -Source Purchase Order for One (1) 2024 Peterbilt/McClellan 2000 Gallon W ater Truck from E.M. Tharpe of Porterville, in the amount of $144,539, and appropriation of $132,377 from Fleet Repl acement Fund and of $12,162 from Wastewate r Fund for the purchase.
[Item H]
Pulled by Council Member Brieno.
Deputy Public Works Director Jim Ross and City Manager Cifuentez answered questions fr om Council Member Brieno.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Art Brieno, Council Member
SECONDER: Francisco Ramirez, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Community Development: Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2022-31: A request to certify that the project will not have a signifi cant ef fect on the environment with t he incorporation of mitigation measures. General Plan Amendment No. 2021-01C: A request to change the land use designation from Medium Density Residential to Corridor Mixed Use on 18 parcels totaling approximately 28 acres. The request is due to incompa tibility with the Kings County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP). The proposed land use designation is compatible w ith the ALUCP. Prezone 2021-14: A request related to an annexation request in process for a County Island that is within the City of Hanford Sphere of influence. A request to pre -zone/rezone the site from C-S – Service Commercial (County) to MX – C - Corridor Mixed Use (City), consistent with the proposed land use designation and the ALUCP, on 18 parcels totaling approximately 28 acres. The project is located north of East Lacey Boulevard between North 10th Avenue and 9 ¼ Avenue in a County Island and wit hin the City of Hanford Sphere of Influence (APNs 014 -201- 006, -009, 014-202-005, -006, 014-203-002, -003, -004, -005, -006, 014-204-001, -002, 014-221- 017, -018, -019, -020, -021, -022, and 014-221-026).
Mayor Morrow opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. and called for the staff report. Vice Mayor Sharp and Council Member Brieno recused themselve s. Depu ty City Manager Jason Waters d iscussed the project and answered questions from the Council.
Public Comment:
IN-FAVOR
Chad Draxler spoke in favor.
Bob Ramos spoke in favor.
OPPOSED
None.
After a brief discussion, Council Member Ramirez motioned to approve the item.
Mayor Morrow closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m.
RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Francisco Ramirez, Council Member
SECONDER: Kalish Morrow, Mayor
AYES: Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
ABSTAIN: Sharp, Brieno
GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. Administration: Authorization for the City Manager to execute co ntracts with Retail Strategies, Inc for an amount not to exceed $70,000, for the Development of a 5 -Year Downtown Strategic Plan and Retail consulting and appropriation of $45,000 from the Downtow n P arking and Improvement fund and $25,000 from the General Fund to cover the costs of the contracts.
Before the discussion , Vice Mayor Sharp recused herself. City Manager Cifuentez discussed project and Introduced Retail Strategies Inc. Director of Busine ss Matthew Tate and President Jenn Gregory (teleconference). Mr. Tate introduced the Re tail Strategies, Inc . team and provided an overview of goals and partnerships. City Manager Cifuentez discussed funding sources and t he importance of community input. Staff and the consultant answered questions from the Council.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Francisco Ramirez, Council Member
SECONDER: Art Brieno, Council Member
AYES: Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
ABSTAIN: Sharp
B. Parks and Community Services: Adoption of Resolution 22 -43-R, Authorizing the submittal of a Grant Proposal for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program for the purpose of funding a Boys & Girls Club in the City of Hanford and Authorization for the City Manager to execute all related documents.
Parks and Community Services Director Brad Albert discussed the grant program and concept. Staff addressed the Council's questions and concerns.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Art Brieno, Francisco Ramirez
SECONDER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
C. 5614 : CC: Chamber Fee Waiver Request
City Manager Cifuentez provided an overview of the request f rom the Chamber of Commerce a nd answered questions from the Council. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amory Marple discussed the past partnership with the city for the Candy Cane Charity event an d the Distinguished Awards Ceremony. The Council discussed the organizations benefiting from the event s. Vice Mayor Sharp spoke in o pposition to the request.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: Francisco Ramirez, Council Member
SECONDER: Amanda Saltray, Council Member
AYES: Brieno, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
NAYS: Sharp
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, subjec t to Council Policies and Procedures, they may reque st 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. (GOV. CODE SEC. 54954.2)
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Morrow adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Natalie Corral
City Clerk