KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
September 21, 2022
1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631 (559) 897-5821 www.cityofkingsburg-ca.gov Invocation was given by Deacon Steve Wright, Holy Family Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Laura North.
6 P.M. REGULAR SESSION MEETING:
Call to Order and Roll Call: Mayor Laura North called the regular meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order at 6:02 pm.
Council Members Present: Vince Palomar, Brandon Pursell, Jr., Michelle Roman and Mayor Laura North.
Council Members Absent: Jewel Hurtado.
Approve Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member Pursell, Jr., seconded by Council Member Palomar, to approve the agenda, as published. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those Council Members present.
Presentations:
A Department of Defense Office: Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Award Major Marco A. Acevedo and Chief Warrant Officer Patrick Earls along with Community Services Director Adam Castenda presented City Manager Alexander Henderson with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Award from the National Guard.
California Senate Resolution recognizing retired Assistant Superintendent Melanie Sembritzki SponsorSenator Anna Caballero Luis Martinez, District Representative for Senator Anna Caballero, presented retired Assistant Superintendent Melanie Sembritzki with a California Senate Resolution recognizing her service to Kingsburg.
Public Comments: None.
Consent Calendar:
Council Member Roman asked that 5.8 be pulled.
A motion was made by Council Member Palomar, seconded by Council Member Pursell, Jr., to approve the items 5.1; 5.2; 5.3; 5.4; 5.5; 5.6; 5.7; 5.9 and 5.10 as appearing on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those Council Members present.
Council Member Roman said she asked for 5.8 to pulled. She asked if the Chamber needs to get permission from the other restaurants on Draper to get the street closure. Community Services Director Castaneda said as a non-profit they do not need ask for permission; they are trying to draw foot traffic downtown. Council Member Roman said restaurants have contacted her that they are concerned that food trucks are coming downtown. Council Member Pursell, Jr. said this has came up at the last 2 or 3 Chamber meetings and the restaurant owners there supported it. They were hoping that people coming in Kingsburg City Council Minutes
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to town would come downtown. Council Member Roman hopes they do their due diligence. Mayor North asked if they cannot park in front of restaurants. Council Member Roman will not approve it if they park in front of our restaurants in the parking stalls. Council Member Palomar said the Chamber has a good idea; main idea is to bring people downtown.
Council Member Roman motioned to approve the closure of Draper Street for Street Eats Event on 10/07/2022 as long as the food trucks are not blocking the parking stall in the front of restaurants. The motion was seconded by Council Member Palomar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those Council Members present.
5.1 Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the August 3, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting; the August 11, 2022 Joint Workshop; the August 17, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting and the September 1, 2022 Special 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 August 9, 2022 through September 12, 2022 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
5.3 Approve the Amendment No. 1 To Golden State Corridor Cooperative AgreementStaff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
5.4 Reimbursement Agreement for Tract 6122 Park Improvements– Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters.
Sponsor: City Engineer’s Office
5.5 Adopt Resolutions 2022-045; 2022-046; 2022-047; 2022-048; 2022-049; 2022-050; 2022-051; 2022-052; 2022-053; 2022-054; 2022-055; 2022-056; 2022-057; 2022-058; 2022-059; 2022-060; 2022-061 and 2022-062 Approving the Budget Amendments As Presented And Recommended By The Finance Committee- Staff Report Prepared by Finance Director Alma Colado.
Sponsor: Finance Department
5.6 Approval of the Closure of Draper Street for High School Rally on 10/28/2022- Staff Report by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda.
Sponsor: Community Services Department
5.7 Approval of the Closure of Church Street for the Kingsburg Extravaganza Event on 10/29/2022- Staff Report by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda.
Sponsor: Community Services Department
PULLED: 5.8Approval of the Closure of Draper Street for Street Eats Event on 10/07/2022- Staff Report by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda.
Sponsor: Community Services Department
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5.9 Adopt Resolution No. 2022-063 approving the amendments to the Master Fee Schedule updating the Proposition 218 approved solid waste rates- Staff Report by Public Works Director Daniel Galvez.
Sponsor: Public Works Department
5.10 Approve the proposed Salary Chart Effective September 1, 2022- Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Christina Windover.
Sponsor: Administrative Services Department
Regular Calendar
Downtown Mural Program Request for Proposals- Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson
Sponsor: Council Member Roman
City Manager Alexander Henderson stated that Council Member Roman has been meeting with the building owners about having small murals painted on their walls downtown. She has discussed the murals with the BID also. Council discussed the cost, setting a budget and what is being decided tonight.
Public Comment:
David Silva, resident, good idea but is concerned about the maintenance.
Council Member Roman said she understands, would like to keep them fresh and not stagnate. These will be small, for social media. They have to tie into Kingsburg in some way. Mayor North said it is a good idea to bring people in, would like to put some startup money in the funds. Maybe have the BID fund in the future and maybe grants that promote the arts. Council Member Palomar said it is great program. Is for putting $30,000 into the fund to get it started. Council Member Roman thinks a max of $5,000 per spot, up to $30,000. Council Member Pursell, Jr. said he would like BID to be a part of this process. Comfortable with the $30,000 and nothing after that. Would like it from the general fund.
Council Member Roman motioned, seconded by Council Member Palomar, to approve the mural program. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those Council Members present.
Development Incentive Program Updates – Eligible Zones- Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
City Manager Alexander Henderson presented on the history of the program and how it has greatly benefited the downtown. Other businesses outside of the downtown have reached out and he is presenting tonight to expand the eligible zones for the façade/alley reimbursement and the Forgivable Loan program.
Council discussed potential areas and that is has been a great success downtown.
Council Member Roman motioned, seconded by Council Member Pursell, Jr., to amend the façade/alley reimbursement program to expand the eligible zoning districts as presented. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those Council Members present.
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Council Member Pursell, Jr. motioned, seconded by Council Member Palomar, to amend the Forgivable Loan program to expand the eligible zoning districts as presented. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those Council Members present.
Fiscal Year 2022 Revenues- Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
City Manager Alexander Henderson presented an update on the major general fund revenues for fiscal year 2022.
Information- No action necessary.
Crime Statistics Report for the Month of August 2022 and General Police Department UpdateCrime Statistics Report prepared by Kingsburg Police Department Records Supervisor Corina Padilla.
Sponsor: Police Department
Police Chief Neil Dadian presented that crime is low in August- maybe it is too hot. Reviewed hiring, training, crime. Mayor North asked how many officers did we ask for funding for with the Prop 57 grant. Chief Dadian responded with one.
Informational- No action necessary.
Council Reports and Staff Communications
Community Services Commission-Mayor North said they haven’t met.
Public Safety Committee- Council Member Palomar said they haven’t met.
Chamber of Commerce – Council Member Pursell, Jr. reported on Crayfish Festival and Street Eats.
Economic Development – Council Member Roman reported that they have not met.
Finance Committee- Council Member Pursell, Jr. said they did meet about the budget resolutions that went before council tonight.
Planning Commission- Mayor North reported that they haven’t met.
South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA)- City Manager Henderson that they have met and he will get the update.
Downtown Business Improvement District- City Manager Henderson said they have not met.
Council of Governments- Council Member Roman reported on the ribbon cutting for the brand-new bus shelter at the Senior Center.
Council Member Reports- Council Member Palomar went to Crayfish festival- was a good turnout, had a good time. Council Member Roman thanked City Clerk Palsgaard and staff for our 3rd graders tour.
City Manager’s Report – City Manager Henderson said no report.
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Future Agenda Items: None.
The Kingsburg City Council was adjourned out of the Regular Calendar into Closed Session 7:13pm.
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
At 7:44 P. M. the City Council Adjourned out of Closed Session into the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting to report out of Closed Session.
City Attorney Michael Noland said that there is nothing to report.
The Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:44 P. M.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk