KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022 – 6:00 P. M.
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 100% CAPACITY Invocation was given by Pastor John Palms, Kingsburg Task Force, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Temp Vince Palomar
6 P.M. REGULAR SESSION MEETING:
Call to Order and Roll Call – Mayor Pro Temp Vince Palomar called the regular meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order at 6:03 P. M.
Council Members present: Jewel Hurtado, Brandon Pursell, Jr., and Mayor Pro Temp Vince Palomar.
Council Members Absent: Council Member Michelle Roman and Mayor Laura North.
Staff Present: City Manager Alexander Henderson, City Attorney Michael Noland, Finance Director Alma Colado, City Engineer Dave Peters, Police Chief Neil Dadian, Fire Chief Daniel Perkins, Public Works Supervisor Daniel Galvez, and City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.
Approve Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member Pursell, Jr., seconded by Council Member Hurtado, to approve the agenda, as published. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those Council Members present.
Presentations: None.
Public Comments: Gary Meyer, resident, asked if the City can assist with the feral cats in Valkommen Village.
Consent Calendar: A motion was made by Council Member Hurtado, seconded by Council Member Pursell, Jr., 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 March 2, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
5.2 Check Register: Ratify/approve payment of bills listed on the check register for the period February 22, 2022 through March 7, 2022 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
5.3 Adopt Resolution 2022-019 rescinding the 39 housing unit allocations and Final Map Approval granted to TM 5073 by prior action- Community Development Director Holly Owen
Sponsor: Community Development Department
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5.4 Approve the Contract between AP Triton and City of Kingsburg for the Revision of City -Wide Emergency Operations and Continuity of Operations Plan- Staff Report by Fire Chief Daniel Perkins.
Sponsor: Fire Department
5.5 Approve Easement Deed for Electrical Service to 1463 Draper Street. - Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters
Sponsor: City Engineer’s Office
5.6 Adopt Resolution No. 2022-020 approving the final map for Tract 6141 accepting on behalf of the public the streets and easements as offered on the map in accordance with the terms of the dedications and authorize the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Agreement on behalf of the City, subject to review as to form by the City Attorney. – Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters Sponsor: City Engineer’s Office
5.7 Approve the elimination of the existing FF Reserve Program and establish the Parttime Firefighter EMT/Firefighter Paramedic Program - Staff Report by Fire Chief Daniel Perkins.
Sponsor: Fire Department
REGULAR CALENDAR
6:05 P.M. Public Hearing: 2020 Census Kingsburg City Council Redistricting- Presentation by Jeff Tilton, National Demographics Company- Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office Open Public Hearing - At 6:12 P. M. Mayor Pro Temp Vince Palomar opened the public hearing.
Presentation by Jeff Tilton, National Demographics Company – Mr. Tilton explained that this is the 4th public hearing for redistricting. We have met on 9/1/2021, 10/6/2021, 2/16/2022 and now tonight. We asked for public input and accepted public maps. He stated that redistricting will occur every 10 years with the census data. He reviewed Federal and State Laws and other redistricting principles. He reviewed NDC Maps 201 and 202.
City Council Discussion – 6:20 P.M. Council Member Pursell, Jr. said that he prefers Map 202 which has districts 4 & 3 both downtown. Council Member Hurtado said that she has no preference.
Council Member Palomar said that he wants to try to keep the districts similar to those the Council chose in 2018.
Open for Public Comment – 6:23 P. M.
Lee Darling, resident, said that he likes NDC Map 202.
Close Public Comment – 6:24 P. M.
Continued City Council Discussion – 6:24 P. M.
Close Public Hearing - At 6:24 P.M. Mayor Pro Temp Palomar closed the Public Hearing.
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Possible Action- Choose Map - Choose Election Sequence.
A motion was made by Council Member Pursell, Jr., seconded by Council Member Hurtado, to Adopt Resolution No. 2022-021 adopting NDC Map No. 202. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those Council Members present.
Kingsburg Tri-County Hospital District Grant Policy & Grant Application Discussion- Staff Report by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda.
Sponsor: Community Services
Presentation by Director of Administrative Services Christina Windover and Fire Chief Daniel Perkins – Chief Perkins went over the goals of the Health Care District grants. He reviewed the kitchen at the Senior Center grant request. He stated that since Covid, the Senior Center has provided 65,000 hot meals for seniors. $213,000 is estimated to update the kitchen. The Fire Department is asking for a utility vehicle so they can access off road locations and to community events. Fire is also looking to apply for a grant for community wellness and outreach, Public AED/CPR courses, a smoke and carbon monoxide detection outreach program, public outreach for mental and physical wellness, and a healthcare workers physical and mental wellness program.
Council asked about training with the vehicle and who will go door to door. Council Member Hurtado asked about the CERT graduation.
Crime Statistics Report for the Month of February 2022 and General Police Department Update- Crime Statistics Report prepared by Kingsburg Police Department Records Supervisor Corina Padilla. - Sponsor: Police Department
Presentation by Police Chief Neil Dadian – Chief Dadian reviewed the stats. He stated that they filed charges on suspects for the Cody Lane shooting. They just had a shooting at 8th and Kern Street and we are working on that. Video surveillance is very helpful. He shared a story about a possible child abuse case. Officers investigated. The hospital thought it could be abuse. Police Department hired a forensic investigator who decided that it was a natural injury and not abuse. Police not only prove crimes are committed, they also work to prove that crimes have not been committed. They are fact finders. He reviewed training for the staff. Council thanked Chief Dadian.
Barbara Taylor, police volunteer, shared about re-doing the soft interview room. Council thanked her for her effort and how much thought she put into the project. There are things for of different age groups and you can tell your heart went into it. Council also thanked former Police Chief Jim Taylor for his work. Chief Dadian also thanked Chief Taylor and his wife for their continuous effort and volunteering.
City Engineer Project Progress Report- Report by City Engineer Dave Peters Sponsor: City Engineer’s Office
Presentation by City Engineer Dave Peters – Mr. Peters reviewed ongoing projects and their timetables as well as upcoming projects. Council Member Palomar asked what Sinclair is looking to do. Mr. Peters stated that everything above ground will be new, more fueling stations, bigger store, and outdoor dining. Council Member Hurtado asked about the dirt by Deli Casa on Golden State Blvd. and whether or not we can advocate for parking through the railroad. Mr. Peters said that we are working on it. Council Member Palomar brought up a concern about the safety of Golden State Blvd.
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and if we can get it restriped if the project is not going to be done until Spring of 2023. Mr. Peters said that we can. Informational- No Action Necessary
Solid Waste Rate Study and Prop. 218 Update
Sponsor: Public Works
Presentation by Lechowicz + Tseng Municipal Consultants- It was noted that solid waste hasn’t gone up since 2009. The City contracted with Mid Valley Disposal in 2014. Our rates compared to other cities was reviewed. We are in the middle, but other cities might be raising theirs due to new costs from state mandated changes SB 1383. The rate study schedule. Informational at this time.
Solid numbers will be presented next month.
Council Reports and Staff Communications
7.1 Community Services Commission – In the absence of Mayor North, City Manager Alexander Henderson reported that they meet next week.
7.2 Public Safety Committee – Council Member Palomar reported that they met last Monday. Police Chief Neil Dadian was there to give information on body cameras and cameras for the vehicle. The committee is going to fund more cameras in the City.
7.3 Chamber of Commerce – Council Member Pursell, Jr. said that there is nothing to report.
7.4 Economic Development -City Manager Alexander Henderson reported that they met on Monday and discussed a downtown mural program, and an electric vehicle charger.
7.5 Finance Committee- Council Member Pursell, Jr. said that he had nothing to report.
7.6 Planning Commission – City Manager Alexander Henderson said that they did not meet in March.
7.7 South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA)- Council Member Hurtado reported that they did not meet due to lack of business.
7.8 Downtown Business Improvement District – Council Member Hurtado said that she had nothing to report.
7.9 Council of Governments – City Manager Alexander Henderson said that there is nothing to report.
7.10 Council Member Reports - None
7.11 City Manager’s Report – City Manager Alexander Henderson reported that Spring Clean-up starts tomorrow, 3 days this week and 3 days next week. It is free for residents. You just have to have proof of residence. After the ARPA workshop, staff developed a survey.
Future Agenda Items:
None
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Adjourn to Closed Session – At 7:28 P. M. The Kingsburg City Council adjourned out of the Regular Calendar into Closed Session to discuss the following item(s).
9.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
California Government Code Section 54957.6
City Designated Representative: Alexander Henderson
Employee Organization: Public Service Employees Association (KPSEA) Employee Organization: Kingsburg Police Officer Association (KPOA) Employee Organization: Kingsburg Professional Fire Association (KPFA) Employee Organization: Non-represented Employees
Adjourn out of Closed Session into the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting and report out of Closed Session - 7:54 P. M.
Report Out – City Attorney Michael Noland said that there is nothing to report.
Adjourn Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting - 7:55 P. M.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk, City of Kingsburg