KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 16, 2022
Council Chamber, 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631 (559) 897-5821 www.cityofkingsburgca.gov The Invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Vince Palomar, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Vince Palomar.
6 P.M. REGULAR SESSION MEETING:
Call to Order and Roll Call: Mayor Pro Tem Vince Palomar called the regular meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order at 6:01 pm.
Council Members Present: Jewel Hurtado, Brandon Pursell, Jr., Michelle Roman and Mayor Pro Tem Vince Palomar.
Council Members Absent: Laura North.
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 an unanimous voice vote of those members present.
Presentations:
Fire Department Swearing In and Badge Pinning
Chief Perkins presented Vincent Woodley, Firefighter/EMT; Dariuss Rodriguez, Engineer; and Jeff Loyd, Engineer.
Sponsor: Fire Department
FCRTA/Kingsburg Resiliency Hub- FCRTA General Manager Moses Stites Sponsor: FCRTA
Mr. Stites discussed the upcoming project of 27 parking stalls with 15 solar panels, 2 EV charging centers and a battery energy storing system. Total project cost will be $595,000. Project location will be 1399 Marion (parking lot behind the library. There will be no out-of-pocket costs to the City. He said they have started to use electric cars for FCRTA. Council Member Pursell, Jr. asked what size are the batteries? Moses said he has not identified yet, but able to absorb the energy. Council Member Palomar asked if we could change the location. Mr. Stites said yes.
Public Comments:
Mary Quatrain, resident, is against adding sidewalks on 18th.
Ray Garza, resident, is against adding sidewalks on 18th.
John Gerard, resident, asking about his alley. Supports Chief Neil Dadian.
Joshua Smith, resident, issue that Lennar homes were built higher than his home. Has an issue with drainage into his yard.
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.
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
November 16, 2022
5.1 Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the November 2, 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 October 25, 2022 through November 7, 2022 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
5.3 Amend The City’s Financial Policy to Allow for Investment with California CLASS. - Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson.
Sponsor: City Manager’s Department
5.4 Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2022-002- Staff Report by AJ O’Connell, Building Official
Sponsor: Community Development Department
Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2022-002, an Ordinance Of The City Of Kingsburg An Ordinance Of The City Of Kingsburg Amending Various Chapters And Sections Within Said Chapters Of Title 15 Of The Kingsburg Municipal Code And Adopting The California Code Of Regulations, Title 24, 2022 Edition, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, And 12, The 2021 International Property Maintenance Code As Amended, And The 2021 International Swimming Pool And Spa Code As Amended; Amending City Of Kingsburg Ordinance 2009-01 Section 1; And Repealing Ordinance 2020-002, Ordinance 2010-04, Ordinance 476, Ordinance 99-06 Section 4, And Ordinance 2015-09 Of The City Of Kingsburg and pass to a second reading on November 16, 2022 with the following recital constituting reading the title of the Ordinance:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS WITHIN SAID CHAPTERS OF TITLE 15 OF
THE KINGSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, 2022 EDITION, PARTS 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, AND 12, THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AS AMENDED, AND THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE AS AMENDED; AMENDING CITY OF KINGSBURG ORDINANCE 2009-01 SECTION 1; AND REPEALING
ORDINANCE 2020-002, ORDINANCE 2010-04, ORDINANCE 476,
ORDINANCE 99-06 SECTION 4, AND ORDINANCE 2015-09 OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG”
5.5 Approval of the Closure of Church Street for the Kingsburg Extravaganza Events on 12/17/2022; 1/14/2023 and 2/18/2023- Staff Report by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda.
Sponsor: Community Services Department
5.6 Approve the proposed KPOA MOU Revision for 2022-2024– Staff Report by Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director Christina Windover Sponsor: Administrative Services Department
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Regular Calendar
Grant Writing Consultant Discussion – Staff Report by Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director Christina Windover
Sponsor: Administrative Services Department
City Manager Alexander Henderson said historically, city staff have researched and completed grant writing applications for eligible projects. While we have been successful in getting both local (Kingsburg Tri-County Healthcare) and State (Prop. 68 Park funds) grants to help improve the community, many grants are becoming more complex and time consuming to complete. Given the historic congressional funding that has been approved (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act & Inflation Relief Act), the Finance Committee directed staff in August to begin researching grant writing professionals that could assist the city in getting once in a lifetime funds. Two firms have submitted proposals.
Townsend Public Affairs employee Andres Rameriez said the monthly retainer will allow staff to take advantage of their services due to it not being an hourly charge. Council Member Roman asked with the $6,500 monthly fee, we are not limited at how many we apply or forced to pay a percentage of grants? You will be actively looking for grants? Mr. Rameriez said yes. Christopher Townsend said there are no hidden charges, it is all baked into the contract. Council Member Pursell, Jr. spoke about ear marks in budgets and the ability to get the right money for the right projects. Council Member Hurtado asked about local grants.
Council Member Pursell, Jr. motioned, seconded by Council Member Hurtado, to approve the agreement and authorize the city manager to execute the Townsend Public Affairs Contract. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those members present.
Request for Proposals – General Plan Update – Staff Report by Community Development Director Holly Owen
Sponsor: Community Development Department
Community Development Director Holly Owen said the last General Plan Update was written in 1992.
The policy document is written by the community to guide the city. Housing element will be included in this. Council Member Roman asked if we are getting funding with COG. Ms. Owen said yes, the housing element. Council Member Roman asked how is this funded. Council Member Pursell, Jr. said with ARPA funds. City Manager Henderson said we are trying to as transparent as possible.
Council Member Roman, seconded by Council Member Pursell, Jr., to accept the General Plan Update Request for Proposals and direct staff to advertise accordingly. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those members present.
Kingsburg Elementary Charter School District Consulting Agreement After School Recreation Program– Staff Report by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda Sponsor: Community Services Department
Community Services Director Adam Castaneda presented that the school district is getting funding for afterschool care for TK-6th grade. The expanded learning opportunity will allow schools to have free afterschool programs. Council Member Roman asked if it will be ran the same, but the school district will pay for it? Mr. Castaneda said yes. Council Member Roman asked about curriculum. Dr. Wes Sever said there will certain criteria. Council Member Palomar asked about the free cost and the possibility that the numbers will go up.
Council Member Roman motioned, seconded by Council Member Hurtado, to approve the Kingsburg Elementary Charter School District and the City of Kingsburg consulting agreement as presented and Kingsburg City Council Minutes
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authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those members present.
Crime Statistics Report for the Month of October 2022 and General Police Department UpdateCrime Statistics Report prepared by Kingsburg Police Department Records Supervisor Corina Padilla.
Sponsor: Police Department
Police Chief Neil Dadian stated that the crime stats haven’t changed much. He gave an update to the murder. He spoke about ACT arrests and recruiting. There are recent promotions of Sergeants. He gave an update on training and the police department remodel. He is hoping to go live with body worn cameras by March 2023. Chief Dadian gave thanks to Public Works Director Galvez and the public works crew.
Council Reports and Staff Communications
Community Services Commission- City Manager Henderson said they met last week, updates on park projects.
Public Safety Committee- Council Member Palomar said they met Monday- discussed fund allocation body cams and possible outreach for adults about fentanyl.
Chamber of Commerce- Council Member Pursell, Jr. said they met last Tuesday, nothing to report.
Economic Development – Council Member Roman said they met and discussed mini-murals.
Finance Committee- Council Member Pursell, Jr. said they haven’t met.
Planning Commission- Community Development director said they have not met.
South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA)- Council Member Hurtado said they are meeting tomorrow.
Downtown Business Improvement District- Council Member Hurtado said they haven’t met.
Council of Governments- Council Member Roman said they are meeting tomorrow.
Council Member Reports- None.
City Manager’s Report – City Manager Henderson spoke about the Santa Lucia Festival, annual awards, and Julgransfest.
Future Agenda Items:
Council Member Roman would like to follow up regarding the sidewalks on 18th Avenue. Council Member Pursell, Jr. asked for a map of properties affected and have City Engineer Peters here to discuss it.
Adjourn Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk