CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Kerman City Hall, 850 S. Madera Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Welcome - Mayor
B. Call to Order
C. Roll Call
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.
E. Pledge of Allegiance
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.
3. PRESENTATIONS / CEREMONIAL MATTERS - None
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.
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.
A. SUBJECT: Minutes February 8, 2023
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve minutes as presented.
B. SUBJECT: Payroll
01/02/23 - 01/21/23: $168,967.57; Retro Pay & Other: $1,136.90; Overtime: $9,209.24; Holiday at 1/2 Time: $915.66; Standby: $1,496.28; Comp Time Earned: 55.50 RECOMMENDATION: Council approve payroll as presented.
C. SUBJECT: Warrants (JA)
1. Nos. 25992-26116 $371,351.98 ACH $124,599.65
RECOMMENDATION: Council approves 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.
E. SUBJECT: Ordinance Adding Chapter 1.36 To Title 1 of the Kerman Municipal Code Relating to a Master Fee Schedule and Amending Section 5.04.090 Of Chapter 5.04, Section 5.24.040 of Chapter 5.24, Section 5.26.030 of Chapter 5.26, and Section 12.28.050 of Chapter 12.28 Regarding User and Regulatory Fees (JA)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion waive full second reading and adopt Ordinance Adding Chapter 1.36 To Title 1 of the Kerman Municipal Code Relating to a Master Fee Schedule and Amending Section 5.04.090 Of Chapter 5.04, Section 5.24.040 of Chapter 5.24, Section 5.26.030 of Chapter 5.26, and Section 12.28.050 of Chapter 12.28 Regarding User and Regulatory Fees.
F. SUBJECT: Approving Agreements with San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution District for the Replacement of five Vehicles with Alternative Fuel Vehicles (Projects G-145425, G-145426, G145427, G-145428 and G-145429) and authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreements RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt resolution approving the agreements with San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to purchase five alternative fuel vehicles (Projects G- 145425, G-145426, G-145427, G-145428 and G-145429) and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements.
G. SUBJECT: Rescinding Resolution 20-15 Proclaiming a Local Emergency within the City due to COVID-19 (JAJ)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 20-15 terminating the proclamation of a local emergency within the City due to COVID-19.
H. SUBJECT: Amendment and Extension of Professional Services Agreement with Hamner, Jewell & Associates, DBE of Beacon Integrated Professional Resources, Inc., a California S Corporation, for Real Property Acquisition Services (JAJ)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt resolution approving Amendment Number 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Hamner, Jewell & Associates, DBE of Beacon Integrated Professional Resources, Inc., A California S Corporation, for real property acquisition services.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
7. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. SUBJECT: A Request for Public Convenience or Necessity for a Type 20 (Off-Sale Beer and Wine) ABC License for Vikram Vohra and Vinay Vohra (Fast N Easy) Located at 14195 W Whitesbridge Rd. (JRO)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion, review and consider adoption of a Resolution Adopting Findings of Public Convenience or Necessity for a Type 20 (Off-Sale Beer & Wine) ABC License for Vikram Vohra and Vinay Vohra (Fast N Easy) Located at 14195 W Whitesbridge Rd. (which is pending consideration of a Conditional Use Permit).
B. SUBJECT: Continued Discussion of Request by Mayor Pacheco for City Council Consideration to Host Fresno City College Associated Student Government and Mock Student Trial with Kerman High School in 2023 (JAJ).
RECOMMENDATION: Council continue discussion of request by Mayor Pacheco to host Fresno City College Associated Student Government and Mock Student Trial with Kerman High School in 2023 and direct staff accordingly.
C. SUBJECT: Consideration of City Council Attendance at California League of Cities, City Leaders Summit (JAJ)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council approve attendance of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, or alternatively, any one or two Council Members at the California League of Cities, City Leaders Summit in Sacramento on April 12 through April 14, 2023.
8. CITY MANAGER / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
A. Downtown Revitalization/Clean CA Grant Update
9. MAYOR / COUNCIL REPORTS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for the Mayor and Councilmembers (i) to make brief reports on boards, committees, and other public agencies, and at public events, (ii) to request updates, (iii) to initiate future agenda items at the request of any on Council Member, and (iv) to take action on matters initiated under this section of the agenda. (Under this section the Council may take action only on items specifically agenized and which meet other requirements for action.)
10. CLOSED SESSION – None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AGENDA MATERIALS: Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council within 72 hours of the meeting regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office located at 850 S. Madera Ave., Kerman, CA 93630 and on the City website at www.cityofkerman.net.
ADA Compliance and Reasonable Accommodation. The Council has adopted a Reasonable Accommodation Policy, which is available on the City website at www.cityofkerman.net or upon request by emailing the City Clerk at [email protected] or calling (559) 846-9380. The Policy provides a procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation to participate in this meeting. If you need assistance in order to attend this Council meeting or require auxiliary aids or services, e.g., hearing aids or signing services to make a presentation to the Council, please contact the City Clerk at (559) 846-9380 or email at [email protected] so such aids or services can be arranged. Accommodations should be requested as early as possible as additional time may be required in order to provide the requested accommodation. The meeting room is accessible to persons with physical disabilities.
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.net.
Date: February 17, 2023 /s/ Marci Reyes, City Clerk