KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 15, 2023
Invocation was given by Pastor Tim Boynton, Kingsburg Covenant 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 6:02 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 Smith, seconded by Council Member Silva, to approve the agenda, as published. The motion carried by an unanimous voice vote.
Presentations:
Chief Daniel Perkins performed the Fire Department Swearing In and Badge Pinning:
-Kevin Dominic Smith Firefighter/EMT
-Brock Taylor Firefighter/Paramedic
Chief Daniel Perkins performed the Fire Department Swearing In of Community Emergency Response Team (“CERT”) Members:
Robert Gonzales
Cathleen Lawler
Brian Olson
Michele Moore
Juan Rea
Peter Mehta
Sponsor: Fire Department
Public Comments- None.
Consent Calendar: A motion was made by Council Member Pursell, Jr., seconded by Council Member North, 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 March 1, 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 February 21, 2023 through March 6, 2023 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
March 15, 2023
5.3 February 2023 Crime Stats- Accept and file the Police Department’s February 2023 Crime Stats.
Sponsor: Police Department
5.4 Adopt Resolution 2023-013 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Fresno County Joint Powers Agreement approving the continued participation in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27. - Staff Report prepared by City Manager Alexander Henderson.
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
5.5 Adopt Resolutions 2023-014; 2023-015; 2023-016; 2023-017; 2023-018; 2023-019; - Approving the Budget Amendments As Presented And Recommended By The Finance Committee- Staff Report Prepared by Finance Director Alma Colado.
Sponsor: Finance Department
Regular Calendar
City Engineer Project Progress Report- Report by City Engineer Dave Peters Sponsor: City Engineer’s Office
City Engineer Dave Peters presented his City Engineer Project Progress Report. Council discussed the different projects.
Informational- No Action Necessary
CalPERS Update 2023 - Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson.
Sponsor: City Manager & Finance Department
City Manager Alexander Henderson presented the 2023 CalPERS update. He reviewed how the pension is funded through investments and contributions, the City’s liability with the 6 different pension plans, and the change of contribution for the PEPRA members. Council discussed PEPRA and rates of employees pay.
Informational- No Action Necessary
2023-2024 Capital Improvement Project Introduction and Discussion - Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson.
Sponsor: City Manager & Finance Department
City Manager Alexander Henderson presented the process and inquired if Council had anything they would like to add. Mayor Palomar would like a shade cover for Heritage Park. Citizens have reached out to him regarding additional pickle ball courts and fixing the sidewalks on Sierra.
Informational- No Action Necessary
Appoint Council Liaison and Alternate to the Kingsburg Tri-County Health Care DistrictReport by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
Council discussed the important relationship with the Tri-County Health Care District and the benefit of having a liaison.
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
March 15, 2023
Council Member Pursell, Jr. motioned, seconded by Council Member North to appoint Council Member David Silva as the liaison and Council Member Smith as the alternate to the Tri-County Health Care District. The motion passed by an unanimous voice vote.
Council Reports and Staff Communications
Community Services Commission- Meets 3/22/2023.
Public Safety Committee- Have not met.
Chamber of Commerce- Met yesterday, had their 1st workshop, had a good turnout. Preparing for the car show and Swedish Festival. They discussed the monthly mixer and ribbon cutting. The Chamber discussed getting more money for the fireworks show- drilled down on what the actual need is. May have a specific request for fireworks.
Economic Development – Have not met.
Finance Committee- Have not met.
Planning Commission- Meets next month.
South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA)- Have not met.
Downtown Business Improvement District- Discussed the photographer, social media manager, and a potential BID event.
Council of Governments- Have not met.
Council Member Reports- Council Member Pursell, Jr. thanked Public Works for their hard work on Sunday during the downpour. It was too much water in too short amount of time.
City Manager’s Report
- Solar Project Meeting; Erling Park Set for March 16, 2023 at 6pm - Townsend February Monthly Report / State Legislative Bill Matrix - Clean California- spring clean up provide
Future Agenda Items: None.
Adjourn Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting. At 7:09 P. M. Mayor Palomar adjourned the meeting.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk