KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 6, 2023
1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631
Invocation was given by Cathleen Lawler, Police Chaplain, 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 6:03 pm.
Council Members Present: David Silva, Brandon Pursell Jr., Staci Smith, and Mayor Vince Palomar.
Council Member Absent: Laura North.
Approve Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member Pursell, Jr., seconded by Council Member Smith, to approve the agenda, as published. The motion carried by an unanimous voice vote of those members present.
Presentations: None.
Public Comments: Sandra Staats, West Star, attended the Santa Lucia festivities and parade and stated it was a wonderful event.
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 of those members present.
5.1 Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the November 15, 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 November 7, 2023, through November 28, 2023 as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
5.3 Approve the 2024 Master Calendar of City Council and all other committees and commissions. - Staff Report prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.
Sponsor: City Clerk
5.4 Approve entering into a contract amendment with Townsend Public Affairs for November 2023-November 2024.- Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
December 6, 2023
5.5 October 2023 Crime Statistics. - Accept and file the Police Department’s October 2023 Crime Stats.
Sponsor: Police Department
5.6 Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Board Appointment- Accept Mayor Palomar’s appointment of June Hess to the Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Board to a term that is set to expire November 2024.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
5.7 Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Board Appointment- Accept Mayor Palomar’s appointment of Steve Safarjian to the Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Board to a term that is set to expire November 2024.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
5.8 Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Board Appointment- Accept Mayor Palomar’s appointment of Leslie Carpenter to the Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Board to a term that is set to expire November 2024.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
5.9 Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Board Appointment- Accept Mayor Palomar’s appointment of Amanda Carrasco to the Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Board to a term that is set to expire November 2024.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
5.10 Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Board Appointment- Accept Mayor Palomar’s appointment of Lauren Cooper to the Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Board to a term that is set to expire November 2024.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
5.11 Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Board Appointment- Accept Mayor Palomar’s appointment of Michele Buckner to the Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Board to a term that is set to expire November 2024.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
5.12 Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Board Appointment- Accept Mayor Palomar’s appointment of Teresa Nino to the Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Board to a term that is set to expire November 2024.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
5.13 Planning Commission Appointment- Accept Mayor Palomar’s appointment of Jared Ekizian to the Planning Commission to a term that is set to expire November 2027.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
5.14 Planning Commission Appointment- Accept Mayor Palomar’s appointment of C.J.
Brock to the Planning Commission to a term that is set to expire November 2027.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
5.15 Planning Commission Appointment- Accept Mayor Palomar’s appointment of Bruce Blayney to the Planning Commission to a term that is set to expire November 2027.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
December 6, 2023
5.16 Approve Resolution 2023-062 rescinding the 49 housing unit allocations and Final Map approval granted to TM 6141 by prior action- Staff Report prepared by City Engineer Dave Peters.
Sponsor: City Engineer’s Office
5.17 Accept the FY 22-23 Street 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
5.18 Approve the Fifth Amendment to the First Amended and Restated City Manager Employment Agreement as prepared by the City Attorney.- Staff Report by City Attorney Michael Noland.
Sponsor: City Attorney’s Office
5.19 Waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2023-002, An Ordinance Of The City Of Kingsburg Adding Chapter 52 Of Title 2 Of The Kingsburg Municipal Code (Finance Committee) and pass the Ordinance to a second reading and adoption at the City Council meeting on December 20, 2023 with the following recital constituting reading the title of the Ordinance:
“An Ordinance Of The City Of Kingsburg Adding Chapter 52 Of Title 2 Of The Kingsburg Municipal Code (Finance Committee).”
-Staff Report by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
5.20 Waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2023-003, An Ordinance Of The City Of Kingsburg Adding Chapter 52 Of Title 2 Of The Kingsburg Municipal Code (Public Safety Committee) and pass the Ordinance to a second reading and adoption at the City Council meeting on December 20, 2023 with the following recital constituting reading the title of the Ordinance:
“An Ordinance Of The City Of Kingsburg Adding Chapter 52 Of Title 2 Of The Kingsburg Municipal Code (Public Safety Committee).”
-Staff Report by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
Regular Calendar
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
December 6, 2023
Consideration of Competitive Housing Application for 105 Allocations for 2024 – Staff Report by Community Development Director Holly Owen
Sponsor: Community Development Department
Community Development Director Holly Owen presented the history of the growth management system. There are 115 annual housing unit allocations. In 2013, council decided to allow a 3-year rolling accrual. There are 240 single family allocations available for 2024. Planning commission met in a regular meeting public hearing on November 9, 2023, where they adopted a resolution recommending the award of the 105 housing allocation units for the proposed project. The proposed project is a Single Family Development (West Star Construction, applicant) on 18.85 acres, northwest corner of Mendocino and Solig Avenues, and 14.42 acres west of Mendocino, north of Kamm, south of Caruthers Avenue to develop single-family residential lots for custom home construction for a total of 105 single family residential housing units
After discussing the implications of allowing large growth, the consensus among council was to control and limit allocations.
A motion was made by Council Member Pursell Jr., seconded by Council Member Silva, to adopt Resolution 2023-063 80, with the amendment of 80 allocations coming from 2024 and 25 allocations from 2025. The motion carried by an unanimous voice vote of those members present.
SR 201 Pedestrian Safety Project Presentation and Bid Award- Report by City Engineer Dave Peters
Sponsor: City Engineer’s Office
City Engineer Dave Peters advertised the SR 201 RRFB Improvements Project and requested bids on October 30, 2023. On November 16, 2023, the City received two responses from contractors for the project with bids ranging from $198,488.00 to $392,000.00. The lowest bid was submitted by R.J.
Berry Jr, Inc. of Selma, California in the amount of $198,448.00. R.J Berry Jr. Inc. possesses an active Class A, General Engineering, Contractor’s license in the State of California and the license is in good standing.
Engineer Peters clarified this would include the sidewalks near Denny’s. He also explained the city has already purchased the beacons and bid line item is for the installation. Lastly, Mr. Peters indicated the curb ramps will be improved.
A motion was made by Council Member Silva, seconded by Council Member Smith to award of the SR 201 RRFB Improvements Project to R.J. Berry Jr, Inc. in the amount of $198,488.00. The motion carried by an unanimous voice vote of those members present.
2024-2029 City Strategic Plan Document Presentation – Staff Report by Assistant City Manager Christina Windover
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
Assistant City Manager Christina Windover presented the final version of the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan. She explained the next steps will be staff working on timelines for each objective to ensure we are on track to achieve our goals. Assistant City Manager Windover explained we will use the document on the website, it will be included in the yearly budget, community education and engagement.
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
December 6, 2023
Council Reports and Staff Communications
Community Services Commission - Have not met.
Public Safety Committee - Have not met.
Chamber of Commerce – Have not met.
Economic Development – Have not met.
Finance Committee - Met on the 27th- discussed the Townsend contract, the recommendation was to renew for one more year.
Planning Commission - Have not met.
South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA) - Have not met.
Downtown Business Improvement District - Discussed the website, and the board members.
Council of Governments- Council Member Pursell Jr., road work in Selma on the 99 is going to continue to April 2024. Sending a group of people from the region to meet with elected officials regarding the issues in the valley.
Council Member Reports – Council Member Silva thought the parade was amazing. The downtown looked great for the Santa Lucia Festival, it was well attended. Looked great, thanked the BID and the Chamber. Mayor Palomar went to the Julgransfest, it was a great event. Two wrestling champions for Kingsburg High School.
City Manager’s Report - Staff has been working with general plan consultant update, will discuss options and bring to the Finance Committee will discuss on December 18, 2023.
Future Agenda Items: None.
Adjourn Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting. At 6:44 P. M. Mayor Palomar adjourned the meeting.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk