CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
City Hall, 850 S. Madera Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Call to Order - 6:03 p.m.
B. Roll Call - All members present
C. Invocation - Performed by Pastor Bryan Arabian
D. Flag Salute – Performed
2. AGENDA APPROVAL/ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Yep, Seconded by Councilmember Hall.
Ayes: Yep, Hall, Dhaliwal, Herrera, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion passes 5-0-0-0.
3. PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIAL MATTERS
A. Proclamation & Recognition of Chief Henry’s Retirement – North Central Fire District - Presentation of honorary plaque to Chief Henry, as well as certificates from Assemblywoman Soria's, Congressman Gray's, and Senator Caballero's offices.
B. Proclamation & Recognition of Former Mayor Rhonda Armstrong - Presentation of honorary plaque to Rhonda Armstrong, as well as certificates from Assemblywoman Soria's, Congressman Gray's, and Senator Caballero's offices.
C. Presentation - APWA, Central California Chapter’s 2024 Project of the Year (JAJ) - Presented by Mark Gonzalez to Public Works Director Michael Barajas and City Engineer Jesus Gonzalez.
4. PUBLIC FORUM – None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SUBJECT: Minutes - November 12, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve minutes as presented.
B. SUBJECT: Warrants (JA)
1. Nos. 33313-33544 $907,991.32 ACH $267,447.37.
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve warrants and electronic bank transfers as presented. (Pursuant to Government Code 37208)
C. SUBJECT: Payroll (JA)
10/26/2025 to 11/08/2025: $268,150.34; Retro Pay & Other: $949.33; Overtime: $6,353.75; Holiday: $0.00; Standby: $2,107.28; Comp Time Earned: 49.13 11/09/2025 to 11/25/2025: $279,105.97; Retro Pay & Other: $5,214.33; Overtime: $5,368.42; Holiday: $2,186.03; Standby: $2,014.11; Comp Time Earned: 94.50 RECOMMENDATION: Council approve payroll as presented.
D. SUBJECT: Monthly Investment Report
RECOMMENDATION: Council accept monthly investment report as presented.
E. SUBJECT: Resolution Approving On-Call Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Services Agreement for State and Federally Funded Transportation Projects with Yamabe and Horn Engineers for a Three Year Period in the amount of $500,000 (JAJ)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt resolution approving a Consultant Services Contract (For Local Assistance Federal-Aid Projects) for on-call architectural and engineering (A&E) services between Yamabe and Horn and the City of Kerman for State and Federally funded transportation projects and authorize amendments for a three-year period not to exceed $500,000 dollars. - Res. 25-89
Motion made by Councilmember Dhaliwal, Seconded by Councilmember Herrera.
Ayes: Dhaliwal, Herrera, Hall, Yep, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion passes 5-0-0-0.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
7. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. SUBJECT: Update Regarding Security for Whispering Falls Public Improvements (JAJ) RECOMMENDATION: Council to hear an update on security for public improvements associated with the Whispering Falls development.
Mr. Boyd has decided they will set up a cash deposit through a secure account with the City.
B. SUBJECT: Consideration of City Council Donation to Kerman Food Bank to Assist Kerman Households (JAJ)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt resolution authorizing a $1,000 (or amount as determined by the City Council) donation to the Kerman Food Bank to support Kerman households. – Res. 25-90
Comments made by Steven Montalvo and Sharon.
Motion by Councilmember Hall to donate $1,000 for the month of December 2025 and $1,000 for the month of January 2026, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Yep.
Ayes: Hall, Yep, Dhaliwal, Herrera, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion passes 5-0-0-0.
C. SUBJECT: Mobile Food Vendor Regulations (JJ)
RECOMMENDATION: Informational only.
No action taken. Comments from Janie.
D. SUBJECT: Discussion Regarding Carwash Fundraisers (JAJ) RECOMMENDATION: Council to hear brief presentation regarding fundraising carwashes with possible direction to Staff.
Discussion tabled for a future agenda due to a discrepancy in the currently presented staff report. Council heard brief comments from Director, Rudy Cubillos.
8. CITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
9. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10. CLOSED SESSION
11. ADJOURNMENT - 8:53 p.m.
MINUTES CERTIFICATION
I, Dalia Santana-Zamudio, Deputy 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 City Hall, 850 S. Madera Ave, Kerman, CA.
Date: December 11, 2025 /s/ Dalia Santana-Zamudio, Deputy Clerk