KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 1, 2023
1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631
Invocation was given by Pastor Pete Querin, New Life 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 Palomar called the regular meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order at 6:01pm.
Council Members Present: David Silva, Brandon Pursell Jr., Laura North, Staci Smith, and Mayor Vince Palomar.
Council Member Absent: None.
Approve Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member Pursell, Jr., seconded by Council Member North, to approve the agenda, as published. The motion carried by an unanimous voice vote.
Presentations:
Swearing-In and Badge Pinning of Police Department employees: Braydan Padavick, Police Officer and Yvonne Ruiz, Police Officer.
Sponsor: Police Department
Public Comments: None.
Consent Calendar: A motion was made by Council Member Silva, seconded by Council Member Smith, 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 October 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 October 10, 2023, through October 23, 2023, as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
5.3 Adopt Resolutions 2023-043; 2023-044; 2023-045; 2023-046; 2023-047; 2023-048; 2023-049; 2023-050; 2023-051; 2023-052; 2023-053; 2023-054; 2023-055; 2023-056; 2023-057 Approving the Budget Amendments as Presented and Recommended By The Finance Committee- Staff Report Prepared by Finance Director Alma Colado.
Sponsor: Finance Department
5.4 Approve the Fire Department Contracts between Department of Health Care Services and the City of Kingsburg. - Staff Report by Fire Chief Daniel Perkins Sponsor: Fire Department
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
November 1, 2023
5.5 Adopt Resolution 2023-058 Updating the Fire Department Ambulance Rate Fees in the Master Fee Schedule. - Staff Report by Fire Chief Daniel Perkins Sponsor: Fire Department
5.6 Accept the Athwal Park Improvements project and authorize the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion. - Staff Report prepared by City Engineer Dave Peters Sponsor: City Engineer’s Office
5.7 Authorize the Reduction of Security Bonds to Amounts Determined by the City Engineer to be Sufficient to Complete Unfinished Public Improvements. - Staff Report prepared by City Engineer Dave Peters
Sponsor: City Engineer’s Office
5.8 Approve the Code Enforcement Officer Safety Standards. - Staff Report by Building Official AJ O’Connell
Sponsor: Community Development Department
Regular Calendar
City of Kingsburg Solar Construction Update - Verbal Report by SitelogIQ Jessica Ritter, SitelogIQ, introduced Nate Gustes site project manager. Mr. Gustes will work directly with Public Works Director Daniel Galvez. They are starting the project now, today they did a site visit to gain familiarity with the project. Right now we are procuring subcontractors to move forward with engineering. They are looking to start construction next summer, 2024.
Council Member Pursell Jr. inquired about the timeframe regarding the fence and landscaping at Erling Park. Director Galvez confirmed plants will be planted sometime next week and a fence during next Spring. Mayor Palomar and Council Member Pursell Jr. were in agreement that Erling Park keeps the specifications as drawn up.
Informational- No Action Needed.
2024-2029 City of Kingsburg Strategic Plan Adoption – Staff Report by Assistant City Manager Christina Windover
Sponsor: Assistant City Manager’s Office
City Manager Alexander Henderson presented the final draft of the Strategic Plan. The City of Kingsburg’s Strategic Plan helps prioritize the City’s efforts to achieve a shared Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals that reflect the community’s priorities and needs. Council approved the City’s Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals for the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan during the October 18, 2023, Council meeting. The goals are the result or purpose of the Strategic Plan.
Council Member Smith appreciated seeing the goals. She stated that it feels like all the department heads are on the same page. Council Member Smith also thank Daniel Galvez for supporting the festivals. She appreciates the work Public Works puts into our city. She would like to see other departments add support to Measure E. Council Member North is excited for the interactive online map that allows citizens to be made aware of maintenance and upcoming projects.
A motion was made by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member North, to adopt 2024-2029 City of Kingsburg Strategic Plan. The motion carried by an unanimous voice vote.
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
November 1, 2023
Council Reports and Staff Communications
Community Services Commission - Have not met.
Public Safety Committee- Will meet November 13, 2023.
Chamber of Commerce- Worked with the downtown businesses on Halloween; there were over 1,000 kids who came down to trick-or-treat. It was a great response.
Economic Development- Union 76 phase 1 approved (by Dollar Tree), Stone Plaza has residents moving in. Bowl Bistro 99 will be healthier ware located on Draper.
Finance Committee- Met and reviewed the budget amendments.
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 - Big topic was Measure C and its renewal. Measure C will be coming to the ballot in either 2024 or 2026, as it expires in 2027. Important for our city and educating citizens. A lot of need for it in our county and our city.
Council Member Reports – Council Member Silva attended the Fresno Housing Board meeting at Linnaea Villas, has a budget shortfall. They have about 18 projects around the county. Kingsburg High School girls’ volleyball is doing great in the play offs. Council Member Silva appreciated that City Hall dressed up for Halloween for the kids. Mayor Palomar toured Pine Flat Dam in regard to water issues in the future.
City Manager’s Report - Gave updates on upcoming projects. Spoke about the new road on Golden State and expects where it will conflict with the railroad, indicated a solution is in the works. Will bring an update.
Future Agenda Items:
None.
The Kingsburg City Council adjourned out of the Regular Calendar into Closed Session at 6:35 pm:
9.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code (one potential case)
9.2 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 7:46pm.
City Attorney Mike Noland said there was no report.
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
November 1, 2023
Adjourn Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting. At 7:46 P. M. Mayor Palomar adjourned the meeting.
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk