KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, December 7, 2022
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 100% CAPACITY.
Invocation was given by Mark Thompson, Kingsburg First Baptist 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 Pro Tem Palomar called the regular meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order at 6:03 P. M.
Council Members Present: Jewel Hurtado, Vince Palomar, Brandon Pursell, Jr., Michelle Roman, and Mayor Laura North.
Approve Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member Pursell, seconded by Mayor North to approve the Agenda as published. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Public Comments:
Larry King, resident, just wanted to introduce himself to the council and his neighbors in Kingsburg.
Consent Calendar: Mayor North wanted to pull 5.2. She wanted to change a date on the 2023 Master Calendar because of the Rafer Johnson Promotions. A motion was made by Council Member Roman, seconded by Council Member Hurtado, to approve 5.1 appearing on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. A motion was made by Mayor North, seconded by Council Member Roman, to pull 5.2 appearing on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
5.1 Check Register: Ratify/approve payment of bills listed on the check register for the period November 8, 2022 through November 28, 2022 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
5.2 Approve of the 2023 Master Calendar of City Council and all other committees and commissions - Staff Report prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.
Sponsor: City Clerk
Regular Calendar
Amended Development Agreement – Stone Plaza - Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson.
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
City Manager Alexander Henderson spoke about the history of the project.
Council Member Roman expressed her concern and frustration because of the delay in the project. If the project was started earlier and on time, there will not be a need for another extension. Efren Yanez said he understands the frustration. He explained that it is not an easy project to start with, and that they are working with the City to get the best tenant. He knows it is frustrating, but he wants to thank everyone for the support, and he apologizes. He said that this is the last extension. He is hoping to be done by the first quarter of 2023. Apartments is 1st quarter, and the rest should be Kingsburg City Council Minutes
April 6, 2022
done by the end of the year. Mayor North agreed that the frustration is with all the extensions. Mr.
Yanez explained the reason for the delay. But he thinks that everyone will be happy with the progress they have made so far. Yanez Construction met all the requirements from the last agreement, except the completion date. Council Member Pursell, Jr. said that per impact fee agreement, with them waiving that fee, there is an expectation from the council that Mr. Yanez will meet the deadlines. Council continued to discuss the dates of occupancy and what happens if Mr.
Yanez does not meet the deadline again. The Council is looking for a guaranteed responsibility. Mr.
Henderson explained that there is progress in the project. Mr. Noland wanted to remind the Council that this is an amendment so there are default provisions in the original development agreement. We can add provisions to the second amendment if necessary.
A motion was made by Mayor North, seconded by Council Member Pursell, to approval of the proposed amended development agreement to construct a mixed-use residential project as prepared by the city attorney. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Development Impact Fee Report for FY 2021-22 & Five Year SB1693 Report - Staff Report by Finance Director Alma Colado
Sponsor: Community Development Department
City Manager Alexander Henderson discussed the Development Impact Fees Annual Report that provides information on the amount of development impact fees collected and expended, and the interest earned on unexpended funds from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022 A motion was made by Council Member Roman, seconded by Council Member Hurtado, to adopt Resolution 2022-068. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Council Reports and Staff Communications
Community Services Commission – Nothing to report.
Public Safety Committee - Nothing to report.
Chamber of Commerce - Nothing to report.
Economic Development – Received more information from artists regarding ideas for the murals. Will meet with artists and property owner a little later this month. Mr. Noland drafted those agreements.
Finance Committee - Nothing to report.
Planning Commission - Nothing to report.
South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA) – There is language regarding a contract from Fowler.
Downtown Business Improvement District - Nothing to report.
Council of Governments -There will be a special meeting next week.
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
April 6, 2022
Council Member Reports – Had fun in the trolley during the parade. Council Member Palomar and City Manager Henderson went to the Mathis luncheon. Council Member Roman said the Historical Park did a good job on their fundraiser and that the Julgransfest had a good turnout. The Zoo had their opening for their new office space. Hosted the Kingsburg Task Force this month. Council Member Pursell, Jr. praised the model trains at the depot.
City Manager’s Report – The Measure C Golden State Blvd project that is supposed to start in 2023 and will begin in Kingsburg. The replica of the coffee pot is up in the round about. It is yet to be painted.
Future Agenda Items:
12/21/2022 – City Council Oath of Office and Council Recognition The Kingsburg City Council adjourned out of the Regular Calendar into Closed Session at 6:44pm:
9.1 Public Employment: California Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager
City Council Adjourned out of Close Session into Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting and report out of Closed Session at 6:44pm.
City Attorney Mike Noland said there was no report.
Adjourn Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting. At 7:13 P. M. Mayor Pro Tem Palomar adjourned the meeting.
Submitted by:
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Karyl Bartel, Community Development Administrative Assistant