KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 5, 2022
1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631 (559) 897-5821 www.cityofkingsburg-ca.gov Invocation was given by Pastor Tim Boynton, Kingsburg Covenant 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: Jewel Hurtado, Vince Palomar, Brandon Pursell, Jr., Michelle Roman and Mayor Laura North.
Council Members Absent: None.
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.
Presentations:
Fresno County Economic Development Corporation- Presentation by Sherry Neil, Chief Operating Officer.
Public Comments:
David Silva, resident, spoke about the city’s website where you can enter information in for issues around town.
Consent Calendar: A motion was made by Council Member Palomar, seconded by Council Member Hurtado, to approve the items appearing on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
5.1 Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the September 21, 2022 Regular 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 September 13, 2022 through September 28, 2022 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
5.3 Approve the Public Provider Ground Emergency Medical Transport Provider Agreement Execution Recitals- Staff Report by Fire Chief Daniel Perkins Sponsor: Fire Department
Regular Calendar
Mid Valley Disposal Municipal Solid Waste Franchise Supplemental Agreement- Staff Report by Public Works Director Daniel Galvez
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Sponsor: Public Works Department
Public Works Director Daniel Galvez presented about the regulations from the passing of SB 1383 that provides a complex array of mandatory requirements for all California cities requiring all residential and commercial premises to comply with a rigorous organic waste recycling program.
SB1383 has outdated our current disposal franchise agreement with Mid Valley Disposal (MVD). The initial 10-year term of the current agreement is set to end in June of 2024. To meet the demands of implementing, managing, and administering the requirements of SB 1383 an amendment to the current agreement was considered, due to complexity and number of changes required a supplemental agreement is being proposed. The supplemental agreement would allow for MVD and its staff to handle most of the requirements under SB1383. The initial term of this Agreement shall retroactively commence on October 1, 2022 and expire on June 30, 2032. Beginning on July 1, 2024, and on each July 1 anniversary date thereafter, the term of this Agreement will be extended automatically for one (1) additional year, so as to have a rolling term of ten (10) years.
As previously mentioned, the supplemental agreement incorporates many new aspects, staff has highlighted a few important sections of agreement:
Effective date as October 1, 2022.
Reporting includes any federal or state agencies (not just Calrecycle) CPI language reflects current agreement
First CPI adjustment will be July 1, 2023
Franchise fee section updated to indicate the rates do not include franchise fees as is now. City free service sites listed to include parks
Annual clean-up language updated to reflect current practice.
Council Member Palomar asked about the green waste container. Public Works Director Galvez said it will not change. Brown will change to green. Council Member Palomar asked what will happen to the phased out brown cans? Mid Valley said they will be recycled. Mid Valley gave an update.
Council Member Roman motioned, seconded by Council Member Hurtado, to adopt Resolution 2022- 064 approving the proposed Municipal Solid Waste Franchise Supplemental Agreement with Mid Valley Disposal effective retroactivity to October 1, 2022, with the new term beginning July 1, 2024, and expiring June 30, 2032. The motion carried by unanimous voice.
Capital Improvement Infrastructure Project Timelines and Sierra St. Roundabout Update- Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters
Sponsor: Engineering Department
City Engineer Dave Peters presented the 2022-23 Capital Improvement Projects. Council Member Roman asked about the Conejo sign on the wrong side of the roundabout. Mr. Peters said it will be corrected. Council Member Pursell, Jr. confirmed that the roundabout will be done by Thanksgiving.
Mr. Peters said yes. Council Member Palomar asked about the coffee pot for in the middle. Mr. Peters said it is being built and will be breakaway in case someone drives through it. Mayor North asked if trucks have had issues with the roundabout. Mr. Peters said no, there is a skirt around it for trucks and it has been successful. Mayor North asked about the sidewalks that will be installed down 18th from Klepper to Tulare, have you met with residents? Mr. Peters said yes, as we are requiring right away.
They have meet with property owners on the first phase and will be meeting with the next group.
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Mayor North asked about bike lanes on Draper- will it come to us for final approval? Mr. Peters said yes.
Prop 68 Statewide Park Development Programs Update- Staff Report by Community Service Director Adam Casteneda
Sponsor: Community Service Department
Community Service Director Adam Casteneda presented about the non-competitive grant through Prop 68- the Athwal Park restrooms. Council Member Roman said this was part of the design, it is nice that we are getting there. Mr. Castaneda said it will be done in 4/2023. Mayor North said maybe we can use tobacco grant funds for vape detectors in the bathrooms.
Community Service Director Adam Casteneda presented about competitive grant- $1,244,000 for the Laurel Street Dog Park. Council Member Hurtado said to make sure promote the workshop for public input.
Special Event Application Proposed Amendments - Staff Report by Community Service Director Adam Casteneda
Sponsor: Community Service Department
Community Service Director Adam Casteneda said he first brought this to Council in 2019; the process has room for improvement. This is for street closure in the downtown area. Staff is proposing to change the verbiage to 45 days after submitted to staff instead of 30 days after council approval. It can be difficult to plan with Council meetings. Council said whatever works for staff.
Council Member Palomar motioned, seconded by Council Member Hurtado, to approve the language regarding use of public spaces in the Special Event Tier Policy. The motion carried by unanimous voice.
Council Reports and Staff Communications
Community Services Commission- Mayor North said they will meet in October.
Public Safety Committee- Council Member Palomar said they will meet in November.
Chamber of Commerce- Council Member Pursell, Jr. said there was nothing to report.
Economic Development- Council Member Roman said they have not met.
Finance Committee- Council Member Pursell, Jr. said they have not met.
Planning Commission- Mayor North said they have not met.
South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA)- Council Member Hurtado said nothing to report.
Downtown Business Improvement District- Council Member Hurtado said it meets next Thursday.
Council of Governments- Council Member Roman said there is nothing to report.
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Council Member Reports- Council Member Roman said she attended the State of the County and the kick off of the Big Fresno Fair. The Roeding Park train will be coming down to the train depot. Council Member Palomar said he attend the United Health Care grand opening.
City Manager’s Report- City Manager Henderson said the fall clean up days are coming up.
Future Agenda Items:
-Schedule of Fees Updates
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
The Kingsburg City Council was adjourned out of the Regular Calendar into Closed Session 7:16pm.
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
9.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of California Government Code Section 54956.9
(Four (4) potential cases)
At 8:28 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 8:28 P. M.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk