KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chamber, 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631 (559) 897-5821 www.cityofkingsburgca.gov THE COUNCIL CHAMBER IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 100% CAPACITY.
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 6pm
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 North called the regular meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order at 6:07 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 Palomar, seconded by Council Member Roman to approve the Agenda as published. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Presentations: None.
Public Comments:
Michel Brewer, resident, thanked Michelle Roman and Jewel Hurtado.
Kendra Devejian, non-resident of Fresno County, thanked Michelle Roman.
Stan Ruiz, resident, thanked Michelle Roman.
Lindsay Roman, non-resident, thanked her mom Michelle Roman.
Reorganization of City Council
City Clerk Palsgaard announces the results of the November 8, 2022 Kingsburg City Council Election.
A motion was made by Council Member Hurtado, seconded by Council Member Roman to adopt City of Kingsburg Resolution No. 2022-069 declaring result of the November 8, 2022 City Council Election. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Council Members Jewel Hurtado, Vince Palomar and Michelle Roman stepped down.
City Clerk Palsgaard administered the Oath of Office to incoming Kingsburg City Council Members David Silva, Staci Smith and Vince Palomar.
City Council Members David Silva, Staci Smith and Vince Palomar took their seats on the City Council.
City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard called for nominations for Mayor. Mayor North nominated Vince Palomar.
There were no other nominations. City Clerk Palsgaard closed the nomination period. As there were no other nominations as Mayor, Vince Palomar was decided Mayor by Council.
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
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Mayor Palomar called for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Council Member North said that she will nominate Brandon Pursell, Jr. There were no other nominations. Mayor North closed the nomination period.
A motion was made by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Silva, to elect Brandon Pursell, Jr. for Mayor Pro Tem. The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
Adopt Resolution 2022-070 Recognizing Jewel Hurtado for her service.
Multiple members of the public and staff recognized Jewel Hurtado for her service. Council Member North motioned, seconded by Council Member Pursell, Jr., to adopt Resolution 2022-070. The motion passed by an unanimous voice vote.
Adopt Resolution 2022-071 Recognizing Michelle Roman for her service.
Multiple members of the public and staff recognized Michelle Roman for her service. Council Member North motioned, seconded by Council Member Pursell, Jr., to adopt Resolution 2022-070. The motion passed by an unanimous voice vote.
Consent Calendar: A motion was made by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Silva, to approve the items appearing on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of those members present.
8.1 Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the November 16, 2022 and December 7, 2022 Regular Council Meetings as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
8.2 Check Register: Ratify/approve payment of bills listed on the check register for the period November 29, 2022 through December 14, 2022 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
8.3 Approve the proposed job description and benefits for the EMT (non-safety) position. – Staff Report by Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director Christina Windover
Sponsor: Administrative Services Department
8.4 Approve the proposed job description and benefits for the Payroll Specialist position and adopt Resolution 2022-073 revising the Unrepresented Management Employees Salary and Benefit – Staff Report by Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director Christina Windover Sponsor: Administrative Services Department
8.5 Approve the proposed Salary Chart Effective 1/1/2023 including position updates, cost of living adjustments and off-salary chart wages – Staff Report by Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director Christina Windover Sponsor: Administrative Services Department
8.6 Approve Resolution 2022-074, authorizing the connection to the City’s municipal water system to the following residence located outside the city limits, and authorize the City Manager to sign the extraterrestrial water service agreement Kingsburg City Council Minutes
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with the respective property owner of 13944 S. Academy Ave, Kingsburg, CA 93631 Fresno County– Staff Report by Public Works Director Daniel Galvez Sponsor: Public Works Department
8.7 Approve Resolution 2022-075, authorizing the connection to the City’s municipal water system to the following residence located outside the city limits, and authorize the City Manager to sign the extraterrestrial water service agreement with the respective property owner 39802 Road 16, Kingsburg, CA 93631, Tulare County– Staff Report by Public Works Director Daniel Galvez Sponsor: Public Works Department
Regular Calendar
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 presented the crime stats and updates on the police department. The City did not get the Prop 68 grant.
Council Member North asked when the Prop 38 grant funding ends. Chief Dadian said 6/30/2023.
Council Member Silva asked about putting more positions forward, would it be an SRO? Chief Dadian said it was nice to get it funded by a 3rd party, but schools should pay for all or part of the position, as it is done throughout the valley.
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 – There will be 5 mini-murals going up around town.
Finance Committee - Nothing to report.
Planning Commission - Nothing to report.
South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA) – Nothing to report.
Downtown Business Improvement District - Nothing to report.
Council of Governments – Nothing to report.
Council Member Reports – Nothing to report.
City Manager’s Report – City Manager Henderson reminded Council of the cancellation of the 1/4/2023 meeting.
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
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Future Agenda Items:
Council Committee Assignments (1/18/2023)
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
The Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:42 P. M.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk