CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Kerman City Hall, 850 S. Madera Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Welcome - Mayor
B. Call to Order
6:03 p.m.
C. Roll Call
All present.
D. Invocation
At this time the Council wishes to provide anyone an opportunity to give a brief invocation or inspirational thought. In accordance with law, we would request this opportunity not be used to recruit converts, to advance anyone, or to disparage any other faith or belief. If no one steps forward, we will observe a moment of silence so that we may all focus our thoughts on how best to serve our community.
Chief of Police.
E. Performed.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL / ADDITIONS / DELETIONS
To accommodate members of the public or convenience in the order of presentation, items on the agenda may not be presented or acted upon in the order listed.
Approved.
Motion by Council Member Nehring, Seconded by Council Member Nijjer. Voting Yea: Mayor Yep, Council Member Coleman, Council Member Herrera
3. PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIAL MATTERS
A. SUBJECT: Declaring the Results of the 2022 General Election, Oaths of Office, and Annual Reorganization (MR)
RECOMMENDATION: Council review the Fresno County Elections Office canvass for Mayor and City Council positions and take the following action:
1. By motion adopt resolution declaring the results of the 2022 General Election as certified by the Fresno County Elections Office; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to perform the Oaths of Office and present the Mayor and Council Members with Certificates of Election; and
3. Council to recognize outgoing Council Member for their years of service; and
4. Council to accept nominations for Mayor Pro-Tem and make appointment by motion.
Motion by Council Member Nehring, Seconded by Council Member Nijjer. Voting Yea:
Mayor Yep, Council Member Coleman, Council Member Herrera New Mayor and Council Members sworn in and took seats.
Motion made by Council Member Herrera, to appoint Bill Nijjer as Mayor Pro Tem, Seconded by Council Member Yep. Voting Yea: Mayor Pacheco, Council Member Nijjer, Council Member Coleman
6:29 p.m. Recess for New Council Reception.
6:50 p.m. Council Reconvene.
4. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
This portion of the meeting is reserved for members of the public to address the Council on items of interest that are not on the Agenda and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council.
Speakers shall be limited to three minutes. It is requested that no comments be made during this period on items on the Agenda. Members of the public wishing to address the Council on items on the Agenda should notify the Mayor when that Agenda item is called, and the Mayor will recognize your discussion at that time. It should be noted that the Council is prohibited by law from taking any action on matters discussed that are not on the Agenda. Speakers are asked to please use the microphone, and provide their name and address.
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, a member of the audience or a Council Member may request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and it will be considered separately.
Motion made by Council Member Yep, Seconded by Council Member Herrera. Voting Yea:
Council Member Nijjer, Council Member Coleman, Mayor Pacheco A. SUBJECT: Minutes - November 9, 2022
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve minutes as presented.
B. SUBJECT: 10/02/22 - 10/15/22: $179,307.12; Retro Pay & Other: $924.58; Overtime:
$8,004.83; Standby: $1,498.71; Comp Time Earned: 39.38
10/16/22 - 10/29/22: $188,527.49; Overtime: $8,034.03; Standby: $1,287.47; Comp Time Earned: 66.00
10/30/22 - 11/12/22: $176,433.13; Overtime: $6,185.13; Holiday at 1/2 Time: $1,594.45 Standby: $1,683.41; Comp Time Earned: 54.00
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve payroll as presented.
C. SUBJECT: Warrants
1. Nos. 25398- 25635 $900,614.79 ACH $140,358.69
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve warrants and electronic bank transfers as presented. (Pursuant to Government Code 37208)
D. SUBJECT: Monthly Investment Report
RECOMMENDATION: Council accept monthly investment report as presented.
MINUTES CERTIFICATION I, MARCI REYES, City Clerk for the City of Kerman, do hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the above Minutes are a true depiction of all actions taken at the City Council meeting held on the first date above written at Kerman City Hall, 850 S. Madera Ave, Kerman, CA.
Date: December 15, 2022 _________________________
Marci Reyes City Clerk
E. SUBJECT: Remote City Council Meetings Under New Brown Act Requirements (AB 361) (MR) RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt resolution reauthorizing remote teleconference public meetings by the City Council and all boards, commissions, and standing committees of the City in accordance with Assembly Bill 361.
Res 22-88
F. SUBJECT: Agreement with AXON Enterprises, Inc. for TASER 7 Conducted Energy Devices, Maintenance, and Training (JG)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt resolution approving the 2022-2027 Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with AXON Enterprise, Inc. for Taser 7 Conducted Energy Devices in the amount of $106,848.65.
Res 22-89
G. SUBJECT: Resolution Approving 2022-2023 Adult Compliance Team Agreement to Participate with Fresno County (JG)
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to adopt resolution approving 2022-2023 Adult Compliance Team Agreement with County of Fresno
Res 22-90
H. SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting the Kerman Animal Shelter (JJ) RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt the resolution accepting the Kerman Animal Shelter and authorize the City Engineer to record the Notice of Completion.
Res 22-91
I. SUBJECT: Resolution Approving Consultant Services Agreement to Prepare and File Claims for State Mandated Cost Reimbursement with David Wellhouse & Associates, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement (JA)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt resolution approving consultant services agreement to prepare and file claims for State Mandated Cost Reimbursement with David Wellhouse & Associates, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Res 22-92
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
These hearings are scheduled at the time stated and will be heard by the Council as close to the time stated as possible.
None.
A. SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Kerman Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 California Building Standards Code By Reference (JRO) RECOMMENDATION: City Council conduct public hearing, waive full reading, and introduce Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Kerman Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 California Building Standards Code by reference.
Opened/Closed Public Hearing. Motion made by Council Member Herrera, Seconded by Council Member Yep. Voting Yea: Council Member Nijjer, Council Member Coleman, Mayor Pacheco
B. SUBJECT: Public Hearing for the Elimination of a Marked Crosswalk at the Intersection of Vineland Avenue and D Street (JJ)
RECOMMENDATION: Council conduct public hearing, receive public comments, and adopt the resolution eliminating the marked crosswalk at the south leg of the intersection of Vineland Avenue and D Street.
Open/Closed Public Hearing. Motion made by Council Member Herrera, Seconded by Council Member Nijjer. Voting Yea: Council Member Yep Council Member Coleman, Mayor Pacheco
Res 22-93
7. CITY MANAGER / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
8. MAYOR / COUNCIL REPORTS
9. CLOSED SESSION
10. ADJOURNMENT
7:10 p.m.
AGENDA POSTING CERTIFICATION
I, Marci Reyes, City Clerk for the City of Kerman, do hereby declare under penalty of perjury that I caused the above agenda to be posted at City of Kerman Council Chambers at 850 S. Madera Ave., Kerman, CA 93630 and on the City website at www.cityofkerman.org.
Date: December 2, 2022 /s/ Marci Reyes, City Clerk