1. OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m.
B. Roll Call - All present except Councilmember Herrera.
C. Invocation- A moment of silence was observed.
D. Flag Salute - Performed.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL/ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Nijjer, Seconded by Councilmember Yep Ayes: Nijjer, Yep, Coleman, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Herrera
Motion passes 4-0-0-1
3. PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIAL MATTERS - None.
4. PUBLIC FORUM (for matters not on agenda)
Cherie Smith, Kyle Savage.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes - July 10, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve minutes as presented.
B. SUBJECT: Warrants (JA)
1. Nos. 29691-29795 $2,047,875.17 ACH $62,168.64.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve warrants and electronic bank transfers as presented. (Pursuant to Government Code 37208)
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Kerman City Hall, 850 S. Madera Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630 C. SUBJECT: Payroll (JA)
07/23/2024 - 07/06/2024: $210,898.93; Retro Pay & Other: $1,711.96; Overtime: $14,630.91; Holiday at 1/2: $1,705.49; Standby: $1,803.07; Comp Time Earned: 24.23 RECOMMENDATION: Council approve payroll as presented.
D. SUBJECT: Monthly Investment Report (JA)
RECOMMENDATION: Council accept monthly investment report as presented.
E. SUBJECT: Resolution concerning Local Transportation Purposes Funds (Measure “C”) (JA) RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt resolution approving submittal of Local Transportation Purposes Certification and Claim for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 (Measure “C”). – Res. 24-56
F. SUBJECT: Resolution Approving the 2024-2027 Agreement with the County of Fresno for Police Dispatch Services (SW)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt resolution approving the 2024-2027 Service Agreement with County of Fresno for Law Enforcement Dispatch Services. – Res. 24-57 G. SUBJECT: Consideration of a Code Text Amendment application to amend Section 17.24.030 of Chapter 17.24 of Title 17 of the Kerman Municipal Code relating to fence materials and add Section 17.40.080 to Chapter 17.40 of Title 17 of the Kerman Municipal Code relating to electrified security fences (MC).
RECOMMENDATION: City Council (Council) by motion (1) approve a finding that the project is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and (2) waive the second reading of the ordinance and adopt a Code Text Amendment amending Section 17.24.030 of Chapter 17.24 of Title 17 of the Kerman Municipal Code relating to fence materials and add Section 17.40.080 to Chapter 17.40 of Title 17 of the Kerman Municipal Code relating to electrified security fences. – Ord. 24-04 Motion made by Councilmember Yep, Seconded by Councilmember Coleman Ayes: Yep, Coleman, Nijjer, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Herrera
Motion passes 4-0-0-1
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Opened 6:11 p.m.
A. SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Approval of Resolution Confirming Diagram and Assessments for the Annual Levy, 2024-2025, for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 (JG) RECOMMENDATION: Council conduct a public hearing, receive public testimony, and adopt resolution confirming the diagram and assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 for the 2024-2025 annual levy in the amounts specified and authorize the City Clerk to record the diagram and assessment with the Fresno County Auditor-Controller. – Res. 24-58 Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Nijjer, Seconded by Councilmember Yep Ayes: Nijjer, Yep, Coleman, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Herrera
Motion passes 4-0-0-1
Closed 6:16 p.m.
7. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. SUBJECT: Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Kerman and the Kerman Miscellaneous Employees Association (KMEA) for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 (JAJ)
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt a Resolution (Attachment A) approving Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Kerman and the Kerman Miscellaneous Employees Association (KMEA) for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. – Res. 24-59 Motion made by Councilmember Yep, Seconded by Councilmember Coleman Ayes: Yep, Coleman, Nijjer, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Herrera
Motion passes 4-0-0-1
B. SUBJECT: Resolution Approving Professional Service Agreement with PBK Architects Inc. for Design Work, Construction Drawings and Bid Documents for Kerman Community Safety Center located at 15061 West “C” Street in the amount of $650,000 (JAJ) RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt resolution approving Professional Service Agreement with PBK Architects Inc. for Design Work, Construction Drawings and Bid Documents for Kerman Community Safety Center located at 15061 West “C” Street in the amount not to exceed $650,000.
Motion to go out for RFP made by Mayor Pro Tem Nijjer, Seconded by Councilmember Yep Ayes: Nijjer, Yep, Coleman, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Herrera
Motion passes 4-0-0-1
8. CITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
9. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Direction was given to place Council and Planning Commission Compensation on a future agenda for discussion.
10. CLOSED SESSION - 6:44 p.m. Mayor Pacheco recused from item 10.A A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - (Gov. Code § 54956.8) Property: APN 023-481-01S
Agency Negotiator: John Jansons, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Moore Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - (Gov. Code § 54956.8) Property: APN -023 204 10S
Agency Negotiator: John Jansons, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Jasmin Gonzalez
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - (Gov. Code § 54956.8) Property: APN 025-20025S
Agency Negotiator: John Jansons, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Earl and Janice Giacolini
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Reconvene 7:46 p.m. with no reportable action. Three members present for item 10.A. Four members present for items 10.B and 10.C.
11. ADJOURNMENT - 7:46 p.m.
MINUTES CERTIFICATION
I, Dalia Santana-Zamudio, Deputy 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: July 25, 2024 /s/Dalia Santana-Zamudio, Deputy City Clerk