KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 19, 2022
Council Chamber, 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631 (559) 897-5821 www.cityofkingsburgca.gov Invocation was be given by 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 6:03 pm.
Council Members Present: Jewel Hurtado, Brandon Pursell, Jr., Michelle Roman and Mayor Laura North.
Council Members Absent: Vince Palomar.
Approve Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member Pursell, Jr., seconded by Council Member Roman, to approve the agenda, as published. The motion carried by unanimous voice of those members present.
Presentations:
Police Chief Dadian presented the promotion of the below employees:
Police Sergeant Lee Forlines
Police Lieutenant Shaun Stephens
Police Lieutenant Kevin Pendley
Sponsor: Police Department
Public Comments: None.
Consent Calendar: A motion was made by Council Member Roman, seconded by Council Member Hurtado, to approve the items appearing on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those members present.
5.1 Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the October 5, 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 29, 2022 through October 10, 2022 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
5.3 Approve the proposed benefits for the Police Recruit position - Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Chirstina Windover
Sponsor: Administrative Services Department
5.4 Review and file the COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Extension - Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Chirstina Windover Sponsor: Administrative Services Department
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
October 19, 2022
5.5 Adopt Resolution 2022-065- Unrepresented Management Employees Salary and Benefit Resolution- Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Chirstina Windover
Sponsor: Administrative Services Department
5.6 Approve the Salary Chart Effective September 21, 2022 & October 19, 2022- Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Chirstina Windover Sponsor: Administrative Services Department
5.7 Accept the 2022 Streets project completed by Don Berry Construction, Inc. and authorize the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion.- Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters
Sponsor: Engineering Department
5.8 Accept the Madsen Avenue Bike Trail project completed by Don Berry Construction, Inc. and authorize the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion.- Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters
Sponsor: Engineering Department
5.9 Approve the proposed Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director position. - Staff Report by Administrative Services Director Chirstina Windover Sponsor: Administrative Services Department
6. Regular Calendar
PUBLIC HEARING— BUILDING DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DEPARTMENT, FIRE
DEPARTMENT, RECREATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Sponsor: City Manager’s Department
Mayor North opened the Public Hearing at 6:16pm.
City Manager Alexander Henderson presented the proposed fees from the building department, planning department, fire department, public works department and community services.
Mayor North opened the City Council Discussion at 6:26pm. There was none.
Mayor North opened for Public Comment at 6:26pm. There was none.
Mayor North closed the Public Comment at 6:26pm.
Mayor North opened the Continued City Council Discussion at 6:26pm. There was none.
Mayor North closed the Public Hearing at 6:27pm.
Council Member Pursell, Jr. motioned, seconded by Council Member Hurtado, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-066. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those members present.
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
October 19, 2022
Award 10th Avenue & Draper Street Intersection Improvements Project and Rapid Flashing Beacon Crosswalk Update- Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters Sponsor: Engineering Department
City Engineer Dave Peters presented about the flashing beacon crosswalk at Roosevelt School.
Council Member Roman asked if Mr. Peters has worked with the contractor. Mr. Peters said no, but he is qualified. Council and staff discussed the flashing beacon crosswalks that will be installed on Sierra, it is with Caltrans so it its taking longer.
Council Member Roman motioned, seconded by Council Member Hurtado, to award the 10th Avenue & Draper Street Intersection Improvements Project to ARES General Engineering in the amount of $61,820.00. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those members present.
Crime Statistics Report for the Month of September 2022 and General Police Department Update- Crime Statistics Report prepared by Kingsburg Police Department Records Supervisor Corina Padilla.
Sponsor: Police Department
Police Chief Neil Dadian presented the updates. Thefts are up, and he spoke about trainings. Council Member Roman asked where the domestic violence stats are included. Chief Dadian said it is in the aggregate assaults.
Council Reports and Staff Communications
Community Services Commission- Mayor North said they haven’t met.
Public Safety Committee- City Clerk Palsgaard said they will meet in November.
Chamber of Commerce- Council Member Pursell, Jr. said the Crayfish Festival was successful, Street Eats was also successful, there was good feedback from businesses downtown. They are planning on their annual dinner and the Veteran’s breakfast.
Economic Development- Council Member Roman said they have not met.
Finance Committee- Council Member Pursell, Jr. said they will meet next week.
Planning Commission- Mayor North said they met last week.
South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA)- Council Member Hurtado said they haven’t met.
Downtown Business Improvement District- Council Member Hurtado said they met 10/13 and discussed the holiday kick off on 11/5, and they spoke about a survey to what the businesses would like to see their fees spent on.
Council of Governments- Council Member Roman said they will meet next week.
Council Member Reports- Council Member Roman reported on the Big Fresno Fair, shout out to the Lions Club for their great display at the fair, 39th annual Marjaree Mason Top 10 Women in Business, she also participated in the task force. She has participated in the 3rd grade tours at the Historic Train Depot.
She invited the Council Members to the Golden State Corridor kick off in Fowler, which will be 11/1 at 10:30am.
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
October 19, 2022
City Manager’s Report- City Manager Henderson reminded Council that the fall clean-up will begin tomorrow.
Future Agenda Items: None.
The Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:44 P. M.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk