KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 15, 2023
Invocation was given by Pastor Ricky Chambers, Kingsburg Community Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Vince Palomar.
6 P.M. REGULAR SESSION MEETING:
Call to Order and Roll Call: Mayor Vince Palomar called the regular meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order at 6:01 pm.
Council Members Present: David M. Silva, Staci Smith, Laura North, Brandon Pursell, Jr., and Mayor Vince Palomar.
Council Members Absent: None.
Approve Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member North, seconded by Council Member Pursell, Jr., to approve the agenda, as published. The motion carried by an unanimous voice vote.
Presentations: None.
Public Comments: None.
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 an unanimous voice vote.
5.1 Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the January 18, 2023 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 January 10, 2023 through February 6, 2023 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
5.3 Review and adopt the Revised 2023 Water Model and recommendations contained therein.- Staff Report prepared by City Engineer Dave Peters.
Sponsor: City Engineer
5.4 Accept the FY 21-22 Street Striping & Marking project completed by Anderson Striping & Construction, Inc. and authorize the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion - Staff Report prepared by City Engineer Dave Peters.
Sponsor: City Engineer
5.5 Accept the 2022 Slurry Seal project completed by VSS International, Inc. and authorize the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion- Staff Report prepared by City Engineer Dave Peters.
Sponsor: City Engineer
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5.6 Accept the Linnaea Villas Public Improvement project completed by DawsonMauldin, LLC. and authorize the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion - Staff Report prepared by City Engineer Dave Peters.
Sponsor: City Engineer
5.7 Approve Easement Deed for electrical service to 1463 Draper Street and 1515 Smith Street - Staff Report prepared by City Engineer Dave Peters.
Sponsor: City Engineer
5.8 Community Service Commission Appointment- Accept Mayor Palomar’s appointment of Sarah Chambless to the Community Service Commission to a term that is set to expire November 2026.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
5.9 Community Service Commission Appointment- Accept Mayor Palomar’s appointment of Janielle Warkentin to the Community Service Commission to a term that is set to expire November 2026.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
5.10 Approve the Requested Closure of Ellis Street for Kingsburg Community Church Event on April 14, 2023- Staff Report prepared by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda.
Sponsor: Community Services Department
5.11 Approve the Requested Closure of Church Street for the Kingsburg Extravaganza Event on March 25, 2023- Staff Report prepared by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda.
Sponsor: Community Services Department
5.12 Title VI and Non-Discrimination Policy- Staff Report prepared Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director Christina Windover Sponsor: Administrative Services
Regular Calendar
State and Federal Legislative Platform Discussion with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. – Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
City Manager Alexander Henderson presented that as part of our contracted agreement with Townsend Public Affairs (TPA), Council has the opportunity to consider a State and Federal legislative platform for 2023. The City of Kingsburg’s legislative platform for 2023 reflects the priorities of the Mayor and the City Council. The strategic platform will allow the City and Townsend Public Affairs to rapidly and effectively respond to and advocate for legislation, regulations, and funding opportunities that are consistent with the City’s stated goals.
In 2023, the Administration and Legislature are expected to focus on the following priority topics: Climate Resiliency; Homelessness; Housing/Affordable Housing; Behavioral Health; Fiscal Sustainability/Economic Development.
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The proposed platform includes the focus areas of the Administration and Legislature, in addition to areas on additional importance to the City. The City Council may choose to take a position on a piece of legislation, continue to monitor without a position, or determine if any further response is required.
TPA maintains a constantly updated matrix of legislation during the legislative session and can provide recommendations when bills are introduced, as well as rolling updates and suggestions as bills move through the legislative process. TPA will monitor bills in numerous policy areas and will closely track legislative activity in these policy areas.
During the January 18, 2023 meeting, the Council asked for water resiliency and recharge efforts to be added to the platform. Those changes have been incorporated and an updated document is available for your review.
The Council stated that they like the additions.
A motion was made by Council Member North, seconded by Council Member Smith, to adopt the 2023 State and Federal Legislative Platform. The motion carried by an unanimous voice vote.
Acceptance of Bethel Ave & Sierra St Roundabout - HSIPL 5170 (061)- Staff Report prepared by City Engineer Dave Peters
Sponsor: City Engineer
City Engineer Dave Peters presented the completed Bethel Ave & Sierra St Roundabout. Council Member Pursell, Jr. asked how many city dollars were spent on this? City Engineer Peters said it was 100% federally funded. Council Member Pursell, Jr. asked about accidents at the roundabout. Police Lt. Pendley said he was not sure of any accidents, but can confirm before the roundabout there were many accidents, including fatal accidents. Council Member North asked about semi-trucks navigating the roundabout and if anyone has drove over it. City Engineer Peters said no complaints by semitrucks; the red concrete skirt around the roundabout is designed for trucks and no one has drove over the top. Council Member North said Don Berry Construction did a good job educating the public on the project.
Council Member Pursell, Jr. made a motion, seconded by Council Member North, to accept the Bethel & Sierra Roundabout project completed by Don Berry Construction and authorize the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion. The motion carried by an unanimous voice vote.
Approval of 2023 Improvement Standards - Staff Report prepared by City Engineer Dave Peters Sponsor: City Engineer
City Engineer Dave Peters presented the proposed 2023 Improvement Standards. Trash enclosures were discussed.
Council Member Silva motioned, seconded by Council Member Smith to adopt Resolution 2023-011 adopting the 2023 Improvement Standards. The motion carried by an unanimous voice vote.
Award of Police Facility Tenant Improvements- Staff Report prepared by City Engineer Dave Peters Sponsor: City Engineer
City Engineer Dave Peters presented the Award of Police Facility Tenant Improvements. Council asked if the additional $50,000 would cover everything. City Engineer Peters said he believes so. The Kingsburg City Council Minutes
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timeline was discussed, construction should be done by the 4th of July. Chief Dadian confirmed the lobby for the public will not be affected.
Council Member Pursell, Jr. motioned, seconded by Council Member North to award the Police Facility Tenant Improvements Project to BMY Construction Group, Inc. in the amount of $341,950.00. The motion carried by an unanimous voice vote.
Council Member Pursell, Jr. motioned, seconded by Council Member Silva, to authorize the use of an additional $50,000 in Measure E fund balance for the Police Department Remodel, only if necessary.
The motion carried by an unanimous voice vote.
Crime Statistics Report for the Month of January 2023 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 including a partnership MAGEC that resulted in an arrest regarding a kidnapping by a gang member. Our officer helped rescue the ex wife and daughter. LT. Pendley spoke about methamphetamine in this area and a large drug bust. Body worn camera grants were discussed along with a grant for officer wellness. $10,000 was raised for slain Officer Carrasco’s family by the police and fire departments.
Council Reports and Staff Communications
Community Services Commission- Have not met.
Public Safety Committee- Met yesterday to discuss funds. Spoke about education awareness for fentanyl.
Chamber of Commerce – Met on Tuesday, had a remodel and a successful annual dinner. Starting up workshops every other month. 3/3 street eats at the park. Discussion regarding the fireworks on 7/3.
Economic Development- Discussed incentives.
Finance Committee- Met about forgivable loans and the PD remodel.
Planning Commission- Have not met.
South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA)- Met recentlylots of water will be coming down if there is a warm storm to fill recharging basins.
Downtown Business Improvement District- Met last Tuesday. Spoke about the photographer and the website. Spoke about the murals downtown. Discuss parking situations downtown.
Council of Governments- Recently met- introductory meeting with small committee appointments.
Council Member Reports- Council Member North reported on the quarterly meeting for 5 Cities- big part of the discussion was on the website. Renamed “Center Point District EDC” because it is now 8 cities. The purpose is to bring in economic development to smaller communities. Council Discussed the success of the high school wrestling, girls soccer and boys basketball.
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City Manager’s Report- San Joaquin Valley Air Grant Update- 5 vehicle grants for the Police Department and CivicRec for community services. Fiber optics plan has gone through, will start downtown. Tour of Second Chance, it was a good tour. They have a need for volunteers, food and vaccines.
Future Agenda Items: None.
Adjourn Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting. At 7:03 P. M. Mayor Palomar adjourned the meeting.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk