MINUTES
KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022 – 6:00 P.M.
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 100% CAPACITY.
Invocation was given by Pastor Grant Thiessen, The Landing, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Laura North.
6 P.M. REGULAR SESSION MEETING:
Call to Order and Roll Call: At 6:04 P. M. Mayor Laura North called the Regular Meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order.
Council Members Present- Vince Palomar, Brandon Pursell, Jr., Michelle Roman, and Mayor Laura North.
Council Member(s) absent: Jewel Hurtado.
Staff Present: City Manager Alexander Henderson, City Attorney Michael Noland, Finance Director Alma Colado, Community Services Director Adam Castaneda, Administrative Services Director Christina Windover, Public Works Superintendent Daniel Galvez, Police Chief Neil Dadian, and City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.
Approve Agenda: Action by the Council to approve the agenda or to make modifications. Items that can be added to the agenda is constrained by State law. A motion was made by Council Member Palomar, seconded by Council Member Pursell, Jr., to approve the Agenda, as published. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those Council Members present.
PRESENTATIONS:
Pinning and Swearing-In of Police Department Employees
Police Chief Neil Dadian conducted the Swearing-In ceremony for Police Officer Miguel Guzman and Reserve Police Officer Ben Lin Fan, followed by the Badge Pinning Ceremony.
Sponsor: Police Department
Public Comments: None
Consent Calendar: Items considered routine in nature are to be placed on the Consent Calendar. They will be considered as one item and voted upon in one vote unless individual consideration is requested.
Each vote in favor of the Consent Calendar is considered and recorded as a separate affirmative vote in favor of each action listed. Approval of the Consent Calendar items include recitals reading ordinance(s) by titles(s) only and adoption of recommended action(s) contained in Staff Reports. A motion was made by Council Member Roman, seconded by Council Member Palomar, to approve the items appearing on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those Council Members present.
5.1 Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the December 15, 2021, Regular City Council Meeting as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.
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Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
5.2 Check Register: Ratify/approve payment of bills listed on the check register for the period December 9, 2021, through December 22, 2021 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
5.3 Approve the Claim filed by Patricia Perez for her claim filed on November 3, 2021, for $153.28 and the Claim filed by her insurance State Farm for $7,697.50-Staff Report by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.
Sponsor: City Clerk
5.4 Approve Kingsburg Police Officer Association 2022-2024 Memorandum of Understanding. - Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Christina Windover.
Sponsor: Administrative Services
5.5 Approve Kingsburg Public Service Employees Association 2022-2024 Memorandum of Understanding. - Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Christina Windover.
Sponsor: Administrative Services
5.6 Approve the Salary Chart Effective January 1, 2022- Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Christina Windover.
Sponsor: Administrative Services
REGULAR CALENDAR
2019-2020 GFOA CAFR Award- Staff Report by Finance Director Alma Colado Sponsor: Finance Department
City Manager Alexander Henderson made the presentation. This is the 5th year in a row of receiving this award. Council thanked Finance Director Colado and staff for their hard work on this.
Informational- No Action Necessary
Clean California Local Grant Program Discussion- Staff report by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda
Sponsor: Community Service Department
Presentation by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda – Mr. Castaneda explained that the grant’s intent is to reduce waste and debris in the public right-of-way, enhance public health by improving public spaces, and advance equity for under-served communities. Mr. Castaneda went over 6 areas that would qualify for the grant. Staff is looking for recommendation for projects moving forward. Caltrans right-of-way was discussed. Council Member Roman said that there is another grant for beautifying of underpasses. Mayor North stated that her priority is Memorial Park Bathrooms and the Bandshell, and underpasses. Council Member Pursell stated that Memorial Park and shade structures would be his recommendation. Council Member Palomar said his constituents have requested shade structures. Shade structures are a priority for him. Mayor North said that she Kingsburg City Council Minutes
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likes the art murals and discussed it being a BID project. She stated that the direction is for Memorial Park and shade structures.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Services Commission – Mayor North reported that it has not met.
Public Safety Committee – Council Member Palomar reported that it has not met.
Chamber of Commerce – Council Member Pursell, Jr. reported on the Annual Awards Dinner to be held on January 27th.
Economic Development – Council Member Roman reported that they met and discussed the sports complex and are looking for grants. They also talked about and approved the small art murals in the downtown area project. She updated Council on the progress of the Roadhouse project.
Finance Committee – Council Member Pursell, Jr. reported that they have not met.
Planning Commission – Mayor North reported that they are meeting next week.
South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA) – City Manager Alexander Henderson reported that they have not met.
Downtown Business Improvement District- Council Member Roman reported they met and discussed downtown Christmas trees, hiring the trolley for upcoming events, going out to bid for a photographer, and the downtown murals. The BID approved the Mural Project.
Council of Governments – Council Member Roman reported that they have not met.
Council Member Reports – Council Member Roman reported that she had toured the T-Mobile site with Supervisor Buddy Mendes.
City Manager’s Report – City Manager Alexander Henderson spoke about a Joint Meeting with City Council and the Planning Commission related to housing allocations. He updated Council on the Swedish Mill project, stating that graffiti was painted over today. There may be a local business owner who will enter into a lease agreement with tenant improvements.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None
ADJOURN – At 6:43 P. M. the Kingsburg City Council Regular Meeting was adjourned out of the Regular Calendar into Closed Session to discuss the following item(s):
9.1 Public Employment: California Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager
Adjourn out of Closed Session into Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting and report out of Closed Session - 7:10 P. M.
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Report Out of Closed Session – City Attorney Michael Noland reported that during Closed Session the City Council agreed upon a 4th Amendment to the City Manager’s Agreement, that the City Manager receive a Merit Bonus of $10,000.
Adjourn Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting. At 7:10 P. M. the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk, City of Kingsburg