City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
June 17, 2025 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION AND CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Martinez called the study session and closed session to order at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL BY THE CITY CLERK:
Present: Absent:
Council Member Mark Kairis
Council Member Travis Paden
Council Member Lou Martinez
Council Member Kimber Regan
Council Member Nancy Howze
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Study Sessions are considered Special Meetings under the Brown Act. Accordingly, comments from the public are limited to items listed on the agenda (GC 54954.3a). Public Comment will be accepted during each agenda item. 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 on the Background and Services of the City Attorney City Attorneys Mario Zamora and Ty Mizote provided background information regarding their roles and outlined the legal services provided by Griswold LaSalle. The Council thanked Mr. Zamora and Mr. Mizote for both their presentation and Griswold LaSalle's active involvement in the community. City Manager Cifuentez discussed the City's historical relationship with Griswold LaSalle. After some discussion, Mr. Cifuentez recommended that staff prepare a revised updated contract for Griswold LaSalle's legal services to be presented for formal approval at a future meeting. By consensus, the Council agreed to move forward with the continued use of Griswold LaSalle’s services and directed staff to bring back an updated contract for review and consideration.
Mayor Martinez adjourned the study session at 4:50 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (GC 54956.9)(d)(1)):
City of Hanford v. Arthur E. Delgado
Case No. 24CU0048
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (GC 54956.9 (d)(1))
Workers’ Compensation Claims
C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GC 54957.6)
Agency designated representatives: Mario Cifuentez and Chris Tavarez Employee Organization(s): EMEA, GEMA, PUMA, SEIU, HPOA, and Fire
D. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov. Code section 54957(b)(1))
Title: Interim City Manager
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (54956.9 (d)(2))
Three potential cases.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION:
Mayor Martinez called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Absent:
Council Member Mark Kairis
Council Member Travis Paden
Council Member Lou Martinez
Council Member Kimber Regan
Council Member Nancy Howze
INVOCATION:
The invocation was led by Pastor Mark Curts.
FLAG SALUTE:
The flag salute was let by Michelle Brown.
CLOSED SESSION ACTION REPORT:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters 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. State law does not allow the Council to discuss or take action on issues not on the agenda, except that members of the Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights (Gov. Code sec. 54954.2). A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence.
Raymond Ibarra III questioned the stop signs downtown and said they look tacky. He also commented on the Plunge and other city facilities.
Rob Bently commented on the Civic's 100th anniversary event. He thanked everyone who volunteered for the event.
He also commented on the proposed drone show and expressed concerns regarding the cost.
David Ayers thanked Mayor Martinez for his service. He suggested the Council select a council member who has not served as the Mayor. He also requested to pull consent Items F and H for separate discussion.
Michelle Brown thanked Mayor Martinez for his service. She also commented on the drone show and spoke in support.
Anna Brookshier addressed Council Member Kairis's comments.
REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL SELECTION OF THE MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR:
A. Reorganization of the City Council - Selection of the Mayor and Vice Mayor City Attorney Ty Mizote explained the process of accepting Mr. Martinez's resignation and selection of a new Mayor.
Motion to acceptance of Mr. Lou Martinez's resignation.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Passed (UNANIMOUS)
Council Member Travis Paden
Council Member Nancy Howze
Mark Kairis, Travis Paden, Lou Martinez, Kimber Regan, Nancy Howze
Mr. Mizote called for nominations for Mayor:
Council Member Regan nominated Travis Paden, and Council Member Kairis nominated Nancy Howze. Travis Paden received the majority vote to be the next Mayor.
Mr. Mizote called for nominations for Vice Mayor:
Council Member Regan nominated herself. Mayor Paden nominated Nancy Howze. Nancy Howze received the majority vote to be the next Vice Mayor.
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.
Items F and H were requested to be pulled during public comment. Motion to approve the consent calendar except for the items pulled for separate discussion.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Passed (UNANIMOUS)
Council Member Kairis
Council Member Nancy Howze
Mark Kairis, Travis Paden, Lou Martinez, Kimber Regan, Nancy Howze A. Waive reading in full of resolutions and ordinances and approval and adoption of same by reading the title only.
B. City Clerk: Approval of the Minutes of the May 6, 2025, Meeting C. City Clerk: Approval of the Minutes of the May 20, 2025, Meeting D. Administration: Appointment of Travis Paden and Mark Kairis to an Ad-Hoc subcommittee for the purpose of negotiating a contract with Hanford Youth Baseball for the use of the Bob Hill Sports Complex.
E. Community Development: Award of the On-call Contracts for Building and Fire Plan Review and Inspection Services.
F. Public Works:
Approval of the sole source procurement of three (3) Peterbilt 520 side load refuse trucks from Haaker Refuse of La Verne CA, using Sourcewell Contract 110223-MCN, in the amount of $1,527,021.50; and approval of one (1) Peterbilt 520 front load refuse truck from Municipal Maintenance Equipment of Sacramento CA, using Sourcewell Contract 110223-LEG in the amount of $460,391.51, for a total cost of $1,987,413.01 to be funded from Fleet Reserve Fund 0448 account and declare replaced trucks surplus.
G. Public Works: Award of a contract to Dryco Construction, Inc., of Sacramento, CA, for the FY 24-25 Pavement Resurfacing Treatment (Single and Double Fiberized Slurry Overlay) Project, in the amount of $883,883, a Measure H project.
H. Public Works: Award of a contract to Cen-Cal Construction, of Bakerfield, CA, for the FY 24-25 Pavement Resurfacing Treatment (Manhole and Valve Cover Adjustment), in the amount of $186,186 and approve a 15% contingency of $27,927, a Measure H project.
I. Finance: Authorization to Enter into a 5-Year Lease and Service Agreement with UBEO Business Services for Multi-Function Copier Lease and Maintenance Services in the amount of $38,487.12 per year, with the 5-year contract amount totaling $192,435.60.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS:
A. Public Works: Approval of thirty-three (33) blanket purchase orders over $50,000, for various divisions within the Public Works and Utilities and Engineering, for a total amount of $9,732,432, previously approved in recently adopted FY 25/26 budget. [Item F]
Pulled during public comment. The Public Works Director, Russ Sterling, answered questions from Mayor Paden.
Motion to Approve.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Passed (UNANIMOUS)
Council Member Mark Kairis
Council Member Lou Martinez
Mark Kairis, Travis Paden, Lou Martinez, Kimber Regan, Nancy Howze
B. Public Works:
Approval of a sole source procurement of three (3) Ford F-150 pickup trucks, two (2) Ford F-150 Lightning EV pickup trucks and five (5) Dodge Durango Pursuit Vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group of Watsonville, CA, under Sourcewell Contract 091521-NAF, in the amount of $574,881.68 and approve the upfitting of said vehicles by Cooks Communications of Fresno, CA, in the amount of $343,094.13, for a total expenditure of $917,975.81 to be funded by Measure H.
[Item H]
Pulled during public comment.
Public Works Director Russ Sterling presented the staff report for the Council's review and approval.
Motion to Approve.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Passed (UNANIMOUS)
Council Member Mark Kairis
Council Member Nancy Howze
Mark Kairis, Travis Paden, Lou Martinez, Kimber Regan, Nancy Howze
GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. Utilities and Engineering: Adoption of Resolution No. 25-36-R designating the Fiscal Year 2025/26 “Project List” for Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) gas tax funding; and Appropriation of Hanford's estimated RMRA funding projection of $1,605,667.
Financial Analyst Alejandro Solorio presented the item for the Council's review and approval.
Motion to Approve.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Passed (UNANIMOUS)
Council Member Kimber Regan
Council Member Nancy Howze
Mark Kairis, Travis Paden, Lou Martinez, Kimber Regan, Nancy Howze
B. Administration: Council discussion of a potential Independence Day Drone Show and direction to staff as appropriate.
City Manager Cifuentez presented the item for the Council's review and direction. Council Member Regan discussed the proposal and spoke in support of the event. After some discussion, the Council agreed there is not enough time to plan appropriately to host a successful event this year.
Motion to postpone and direct staff to begin planning for a 2026 Independence Day drone show.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Passed (UNANIMOUS)
Council Member Mark Kairis
Council Member Nancy Howze
Mark Kairis, Travis Paden, Lou Martinez, Kimber Regan, Nancy Howze C. City Attorney: Council approval of the Interim City Manager Employment Agreement City Attorney Mizote discussed the agreement for the Council's review and approval.
Motion to Approve.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Passed (UNANIMOUS)
Council Member Mark Kairis
Council Member Travis Paden
Mark Kairis, Travis Paden, Lou Martinez, Kimber Regan, Nancy Howze 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).
A. INFORMATION REPORT - MAY WARRANT REGISTER
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:
At this time, any Council Member may ask a question for clarification or may request a matter, which is not otherwise scheduled on a City Council agenda, to be placed on a future agenda. The Council Member referring the item shall provide sufficient information as to the nature of the item. The City Council, by concurrence of a majority, may direct the City Manager to put the item on a future agenda. (GOV. CODE SEC. 54954.2)
A. Council Future Agenda Items
The Council agreed to invite KCAO to give an update on the low-barrier shelter project, as requested by Council Member Kairis.
B. Upcoming Events and Important Dates:
June 9–August 8: Kids Summer Camp
July 1: Regular City Council Meeting
July 15: Regular City Council Meeting
ADJOURNMENT:
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available to public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at 319 N. Douty Street, Hanford, California 93230, during normal business hours. Such agendas are also available at the city’s website, www.cityofhanfordca.com subject to staff’s ability to post the agenda before the meeting. If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office, 559-585-2515, 319 N. Douty Street, Hanford, California 93230, at least 2 days prior to the meeting {28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II} Mayor Paden adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Natalie Corral
City Clerk