CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
December 2, 2022 5:00 PM
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL SESSION:
Mayor Morrow called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL BY THE CITY CLERK:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Art Brieno Council Member Absent
Diane Sharp Vice Mayor Present 4:50 p.m.
Kalish Morrow Mayor Present 4:55 p.m.
Francisco Ramirez Council Member Present 4:53 p.m.
Amanda Saltray Council Member Present 4:50 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE:
Mayor Morrow led the flag salute.
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.
Dave Ayers thanked the outgoing Council Members.
Bob Ramos thanked the outgoing Council Members and cong ratulated the newly elected Council Members. He also commented on the roundabouts project.
Laria Faria thanked the outgoing Council Members and congratulated the newly elected Council Members.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
Recognition and remarks for Outgoing Council Members Amanda Saltray, Art Brieno, and Francisco Ramirez.:
Mayor Morrow presented Co uncil Members Saltray and Ramirez with recognition plaques and thanked them for their service. The outgoing Council Members thanked the community for their support.
Certification of Election and Swearing in:
a. Adoption of Resolution 22 -45-R, Declaring Canvass of Results of the Votes Cast and Statement of Election Results for the November 8, 2022, General Election.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Diane Sharp, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Francisco Ramirez, Council Member
AYES: Sharp, Morrow, Saltray, Ramirez
ABSENT: Brieno
b. Administer Oath of Office to Travis Paden, Mark Kairis, and Lou Martinez City Clerk Natalie Corral administered the oath to Travis Paden, Mark Kairis and Lou Martinez.
Reorganize of the City Council - Selection of the Mayor and Vice Mayor:
City Attorney Ty Mizote explained the reorganization process and called for the nominations for Mayor and Vice Mayor.
Council Member Kairis nominated Travis Paden for Mayor. The Council approved Tra vis Paden for Mayor. (4- 1)
Council Member Martinez nominated Mark Kair is for Vice Mayor. The Council approved Mark Kairis for Vice Mayor. (5-0)
Recess:
The Council moved to the next item on the agenda.
Council: Receive and discuss the list of Committees and Boards:
a. Discussion regarding the list of committees and boards that have City Council representation directly appointed by the Council and make Appointments as appropriate.
The Council discussed the list of committees and boards and selected representation.
League of California Cities Kalish Morrow Rep
Mark Kairis Alt
Kings Economic Development Corporation Kalish Morrow Rep Travis Paden Alt
Kings County Association of Governments Kalish Morrow Rep Travis Paden Alt
Kings County Area Public Transit Agency (KART) Diane Sharp Rep Travis Paden Alt
Kings County Abandoned Vehicle Authority Kalish Morrow Rep Diane Sharp Alt
Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) Lou Martinez Rep Travis Paden Alt
Kings Waste and Recycling Authority (KWRA) Diane Sharp Rep Lou Martinez Alt
Cross-Valley Rail Joint Powers Authority Travis Paden Rep Mark Kairis Alt
City Selection Committee Travis Paden Rep
Mark Kairis Alt
City County Coordinating Task Force Travis Paden Rep
Mark Kairis Alt
Kings County Area Disaster Council Travis Paden Rep
Mark Kairis Alt
Mid-Kings River Groundwater Sustainability Agency Diane Sharp Rep Mark Kairis Alt
Kings County Homeless Commission Lou Martinez Rep
(Police Chief Sever is the Rep) Mark Kairis Alt
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kalish Morrow, Council Member
SECONDER: Mark Kairis, Vice Mayor
AYES: Paden, Sharp, Morrow, Martinez, Kairis
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. (Gov. Code Sec. 54954.2)
The newly elected Council Members thanked their families, community, and staff for their support during the election. Council Members Morrow and Sharp welcomed the new Council Members.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Paden adjourned the meeting at 5:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Natalie Corral
City Clerk