CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
City Hall, 850 S. Madera Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Call to Order – 6:02 p.m.
B. Roll Call - All members present except Mayor Pro Tem Yep and Councilmember Herrera.
C. Invocation – Mayor Pacheco offered prayer for Mayor Pro Tem Yep.
D. Flag Salute – Performed.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL/ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Motion made by Councilmember Hall, Seconded by Councilmember Dhaliwal.
Ayes: Hall, Dhaliwal, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Yep, Herrera
Motion passes 3-0-0-2.
3. PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIAL MATTERS – None.
4. PUBLIC FORUM – None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 5.F pulled for discussion.
A. SUBJECT: Minutes - May 27, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve minutes as presented.
B. SUBJECT: Payroll (JA)
5/10/2026 to 5/23/2026: $264,105.89; Retro Pay & Other: $667.67; Overtime: $9,308.24; Holiday: $0.00; Standby: $2508.67; Comp Time Earned: 77.75 RECOMMENDATION: Council approve payroll as presented.
C. SUBJECT: Resolution Ordering Elections, Requesting County Elections Office of Conduct Election, Requesting Consolidation of Election, and Determining Payment of Actual Elections Statement Charges (DSZ)
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt resolution calling and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, for the Election of Certain City Officers and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno to consolidate and canvass the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026 with the Statewide General Election pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10400 Et Seq.; to permit the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to render specified services to the City relating to the conduct of said General Municipal Election pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10002; and authorizing reimbursement funds to pay for said services. - Res. 26-28
D. SUBJECT: Approve Annual Renewal of Workforce Connection Agreement for the City of Kerman to continue as a Worksite Placement for the Young Adult Services Work Experience Program (TJ) RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt resolution approving the renewal of the Workforce Connection Young Adult Services Agreement with Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract. - Res. 26-29 E. SUBJECT: Lease Extension with Valley Health Team for 942 S. Madera Avenue (JAJ) RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt a resolution acknowledging a lease extension by and between the City of Kerman and Valley Health Team for the period of September 2026 through August 2031 for 942 S. Madera Avenue. - Res. 26-30
F. SUBJECT: Amendment to City Safety Policies and Procedures including the Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) (JAJ)
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt a resolution approving amendment of the City’s Safety Policies and Procedures, including the Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP), to remove reimbursement cap for work safety boots due to inflation. - Res. 26-33 G. SUBJECT: Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for Landscape and Lighting District No. 1 (JG)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt the resolution to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for Landscape and Lighting District No. 1. - Res. 26-31 H. SUBJECT: Resolution Initiating Proceedings to Review Improvements and Establish Assessments, Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, for the Annexation of Tract 6572 into Landscape and Lighting District No. 1, to Review the Improvements and Establish Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and to Set a Public Hearing (JG) RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt the resolution to Initiate Proceedings pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for the Annexation of Tract 6572 into Landscape and Lighting District No. 1, to review the improvements and establish assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (FY25-26), and to set a public hearing for a future date. - Res. 26-32 Motion to approve the consent calendar, excluding item 5.F, made by Councilmember Hall, Seconded by Councilmember Dhaliwal.
Ayes: Hall, Dhaliwal, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Yep, Herrera
Motion passes 3-0-0-2.
Motion to approve Item 5.F with amendment to Section 2 of the resolution recitals by adding “effective April 1, 2026”, made by Councilmember Hall, Seconded by Councilmember Dhaliwal.
Ayes: Hall, Dhaliwal, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Yep, Herrera
Motion passes 3-0-0-2.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Opened at 6:08 p.m.
A. SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Status of City’s Personnel Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts as Required by AB 2561 pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3 (JAJ) RECOMMENDATION: Conduct Public Hearing on status of City’s personnel vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts and provide direction to staff.
Report was given regarding the City’s current vacancies. No public comments. No Council action taken.
Closed at 6:10 p.m.
7. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. SUBJECT: Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget, Amending Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget, Establishing Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, and Authorizing Number of Employee Positions and Titles (JA)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt the following:
1. Resolution Approving the City of Kerman Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Operating and Capital Budgets and amending the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget; and - Res. 26-34
2. Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal year 2026/2027; and
3. Resolution Authorizing Number of Employee Positions and Titles - Res. 26-35 Resolution establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 to be brought back for Council consideration at the June 24, 2026, Council meeting.
Motion to approve the two remaining resolutions made by Councilmember Hall, Seconded by Councilmember Dhaliwal.
Ayes: Hall, Dhaliwal, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Yep, Herrera
Motion passes 3-0-0-2.
B. SUBJECT: Resolution Initiating Proceedings to Review Improvements and Establish Assessments, Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, for the Annexation of Tract 6473 into Landscape and Lighting District No. 1, to Review the Improvements and Establish Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and to Set a Public Hearing (JG) RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion adopt the resolution to initiate proceedings pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for the annexation of Tract 6473 into Landscape and Lighting District No. 1, to review the improvements and establish assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (FY25-26), and to set a public hearing for a future date. - Res. 26-36 Motion to approve made by Councilmember Hall, Seconded by Councilmember Dhaliwal.
Ayes: Hall, Dhaliwal, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Yep, Herrera
Motion passes 3-0-0-2.
C. SUBJECT: Authorization of Submission of Application for 2027 Cycle 8 Active Transportation Program Grant Funds (JG)
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt the resolution authorizing the submission of an application for 2027 Cycle 8 Active Transportation Program (ATP) funds. - Res. 26-37 Motion to approve made by Councilmember Hall, Seconded by Councilmember Dhaliwal.
Ayes: Hall, Dhaliwal, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Yep, Herrera
Motion passes 3-0-0-2.
D. SUBJECT: Award of Contract for Water Tank Painting Project (MB) RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt resolution to award contract to Horizons Construction Company Int’l Inc. in the amount of $164,299.66 and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract. - Res. 26-38
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Hall, Seconded by Councilmember Dhaliwal.
Ayes: Hall, Dhaliwal, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Yep, Herrera
Motion passes 3-0-0-2.
E. SUBJECT: Adoption of Council Policy for Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings Pursuant to Senate Bill 707 (JAJ & DSZ)
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt a resolution approving the Council Policy for Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings to incorporate new Brown Act amendments regarding meeting disruption procedures for two-way remote access pursuant to Senate Bill 707. - Res. 26-39
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Hall, Seconded by Councilmember Dhaliwal.
Ayes: Hall, Dhaliwal, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Yep, Herrera
Motion passes 3-0-0-2.
F. SUBJECT: Public Posting of Agendas Policy (JAJ & DSZ) RECOMMENDATION: Council review and consider adoption of resolution establishing policy for translations and public posting of agendas. -Res. 26-40 Motion to approve made by Councilmember Hall, Seconded by Councilmember Dhaliwal.
Ayes: Hall, Dhaliwal, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Yep, Herrera
Motion passes 3-0-0-2.
G. SUBJECT: Adjustments to 2026 Council Meeting Calendar (JAJ) RECOMMENDATION: Council approve two changes to the Regular 2026 Council Meeting Calendar:
1. Cancel the Regular City Council of July 22, 2026, and
2. Reschedule the Wednesday October 28, 2026, meeting to Thursday October 29, 2026.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Hall, Seconded by Councilmember Dhaliwal.
Ayes: Hall, Dhaliwal, Pacheco
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Yep, Herrera
Motion passes 3-0-0-2.
8. CITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager announced the resignation of the Community Development Director, Jerry Jones.
City Manager advised that a Special Meeting is needed to consider an urgent construction project change order.
9. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Special Meeting scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. to consider an urgent construction project change order.
Mayor Pacheco requested the street naming item be placed on the June 24, 2026 Council meeting agenda.
10. CLOSED SESSION – None.
11. ADJOURNMENT – 6:59 p.m.
MINUTES CERTIFICATION
I, Dalia Santana-Zamudio, 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 City Hall, 850 S. Madera Ave, Kerman, CA.
Date: June 11, 2026 /s/ Dalia Santana-Zamudio, City Clerk