KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 20, 2023
1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631
Invocation was given by Mayor Vince Palomar, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 6:02 PM.
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.
Presentation: None
Public Comment: None.
2023 CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard called for nominations for Mayor. Mayor Palomar nominated Brandon Pursell Jr. There were no other nominations. Council Member North motioned, seconded by Council Member Smith, to close the nomination period. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Brandon Pursell Jr. was elected Mayor by unanimous roll-call vote.
Mayor Pursell Jr. called for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Pursell Jr. nominated Vince Palomar. There were no other nominations. Council Member Smith motioned, seconded by Council Member North, to close the nomination period. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Vince Palomar was elected Mayor Pro Tem by unanimous roll-call vote.
Consent Calendar: A motion was made by Council Member Palomar, seconded by Council Member Silva, to approve the items appearing on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by an unanimous voice vote of those members present.
6.1 Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the December 6, 2023, Regular Council Meeting as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
6.2 Check Register: Ratify/approve payment of bills listed on the check register for the period November 29, 2023, through December 11, 2023, as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
6.3 Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2023-002, An Ordinance Of The City Of Kingsburg Adding Chapter 52 Of Title 2 Of The Kingsburg Municipal Code (Finance Committee) with the following recital constituting reading the title of the Ordinance:
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“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
6.4 Waive the second reading and adopt 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) 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
6.5 Approve the proposed Salary Chart Effective 12/06/2023, 1/1/2024, 1/14/2024 – Staff Report by Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director Christina Windover
Sponsor: Administrative Services Department
6.6 November 2023 Crime Stats. - Accept and file the Police Department’s November 2023 Crime Stats.
Sponsor: Police Department
Regular Calendar
Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant Program Presentation and Resolution. - Staff Report prepared by Police Lieutenant Shaun Stephens
Sponsor: Police Department
Police Lieutenant Shaun Stephens presented that in June 2023, the city applied for a tobacco prevention law enforcement grant through the State of California Department of Justice. Originally we applied for a $416,00 grant for a specialized detective for 3 years. Ultimately, the Department of Justice awarded just over $23,053 over 36 months, that would cover overtime costs for current police officers to conduct retail compliance checks and decoy operations and administrative costs (HR, Payroll, etc.) The City of Kingsburg Police Department was notified in October that we were awarded the grant and we need to get back to the DOJ by February 24th, 2024, with the approval of the Council for the funds.
Council Member Silva asked if Townsend was part of the grant application. Lt. Stephens clarified they were involved.
A motion was made by Council Member North, seconded by Council Member Smith, to approve Resolution 2023-064 accepting the grant. The motion carried by an unanimous voice vote.
Roster of Council Appointments- Staff Report by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
City Clerk Palsgaard presented that following the reorganization of Council, Council decides which member will sit on the different boards and committees. Mayor Pursell Jr. wanted to make two changes to the committees he was presently on. The first change was appointing Council Member North as backup Kingsburg City Council Minutes
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for Council of Governments. The second change was to the Finance Committee chairman from himself to Council Member Smith.
A motion was made by Council Member Palomar, seconded by Council Member Silva, to accept the appointment to committee changes. The motion carried by an unanimous voice vote.
Council Reports and Staff Communications
Community Services Commission - Have not met.
Public Safety Committee - Have not met.
Chamber of Commerce – Chamber awards will be March 16, 2024, rather than in January. Festivals went well. Online volunteers for events, vendors, and other things. Hosting blossom trail. Nomination for officers, nothing changes.
Economic Development – No Report.
Finance Committee - Met Monday, December 18th, 2023, discussed the general plan update. Holly Owen reworked the general plan request for proposal and saved $400,000.
Planning Commission - Met December 19th, 2023, and approved CEQA and a conditional use permit for Kwik Korner.
South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA) - Have not met.
Downtown Business Improvement District- Have not met.
Council of Governments - Have not met. The lane changes on highway 99 will last through April 2024.
Council Member Reports – Council Member Palomar thanked council for their support while he was mayor and City Manager Alexander Henderson and City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard. It was an honor to be mayor of the town he was born and raised in, he acknowledged Mayor Pursell, Jr. will do a great job.
Spoke about how well everyone gets along. Mayor Pursell Jr. feels honored, and it is a great reflection that there are 3 people either as mayor or past mayors.
City Manager’s Report – Commented on the great job Council Member Palomar has done in his time as Mayor. Reminder of the cancellation of the 1/3/2024 City Council Meeting. Final construction phase of fiber is on its way. Streets 18th Ave and Madsen Road are nearing completion. Sierra St. sidewalk project will be completed in January 2024.
Future Agenda Items: None.
At 6:21 P. M. Mayor Pursell Jr. adjourned the meeting.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk