KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 21, 2024
1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631
Invocation was given by Pastor Alex Brumley, the Refinery Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Laura North.
Call to Order and Roll Call: Council Member Laura North called the regular meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order at 6:00 PM.
Council Members Present: David Silva, Laura North, and Staci Smith.
Council Member Absent: Mayor Brandon Pursell Jr as previously approved by council on 11/15/2023 and Mayor Pro Tem Vince Palomar.
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 of those present.
Presentations:
Police Lieutenant Kevin Pendley Retirement Presentation - KPOA Presented by Officers Gagnon and Moon; Chief Neil Dadian and City Council
Sponsor: Police Department
Public Comments:
Brenda Prada, resident, would like policy changes regarding animal services and asked about animal control.
John Hamada, non-resident, recognized Chief Perkins for what he and Kingsburg Fire Department did today for the funeral for the fallen Selma Fire Department. He stated the he believes the measurements for the new pickleball courts are not correct.
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 of those present.
5.1 Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the February 7, 2024, 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 31, 2024, through February 12, 2024, as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
5.3 Waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2024-001, An Ordinance Of The City Of Kingsburg Approving And Adopting the Kingsburg Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy 708 and pass the Ordinance to a second reading and adoption at the City Council meeting on March 6, 2024 with the following recital constituting reading the title of the Ordinance:
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
February 21, 2024
“An Ordinance Of The City Of Kingsburg Approving And Adopting the Kingsburg Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy 708.”– Staff report by Police Chief Neil Dadian
Sponsor: Police Department
5.4 Adopt resolution No. 2024-008 approving the final map for Tract 6421 accepting on behalf of the public the streets and easements as offered on the map in accordance with the terms of the dedications. - Staff report by City Engineer Dave Peters Sponsor: City Engineer’s Department
5.5 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:
“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
PUBLIC HEARING – Consideration of Annexation 2024-01, (Matoian Annexation), Pre-Zone 2024-01, and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Matoian Annexation Project- Staff Report by Community Development Director Holly Owen
Sponsor: Community Development Department
Open Public Hearing 6:32 PM.
Community Development Director Holly Owen presented the history and the location of the property.
Spoke about zoning, and that it is within our sphere of influence. Mitigated negative declaration for the environment. Discussion began in 2021 for this annexation. They will donate 3 acres to the city.
Restricted covenant for use. Reviewed property owner benefits and city benefits.
Council Discussion 6: 42 PM.
Council Member Silva clarified that land acquisition for the City would be used at the City’s discretion, and not selling down the road. Director Owens explained that surplus land is complicated from the state for any potential sales. This is an exchange of land. The city received 3 acres, and the rest of the acreage will be used for commercial use.
OpenPublicComment 6:45 PM: None
ClosePublicComment 6:45 PM.
Continued Council Discussion: None.
Close Public Hearing 6:45 PM.
A motion was made by Council Member Silva, seconded by Council Member Smith, to adopt Resolution 2024-009. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote of those members present.
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
February 21, 2024
Stone Plaza – Forgivable Loan and Upper Floor Rehab Program Discussion - Staff Report prepared by City Manager Alexander Henderson
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
City Manager Alexander Henderson stated after the stone hotel burned down in 2016, Council entered into a development agreement that identified terms for a new, mixed-use building that would include commercial space on the bottom level and market rate apartments on the second story. Finance Committee recommends approving up to $250,000 for the forgivable loan. Upper Floor Rehab loan program helps offset the prohibitive cost of building new or rehabbing century old buildings.
Council Member Smith reviewed these loans at the Finance Committee meeting. She thinks both programs are fabulous for revitalizing downtown. Great for getting these buildings up and running and fully supports awarding the project.
Council Member Silva loves the stone plaza project and fully supports awarding this project.
A motion was made by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Silva, to approve $250,000 for the Forgivable Loan Program. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote of those members present.
A motion was made by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Silva, to approve $100,000 for the Upper Floor Rehab Program. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote of those members present.
Building Division Report – Calendar Year 2023– Staff Report by Building Official AJ O’Connell Sponsor: Community Development Department
Building Official AJ O’Connell gave a detailed report on the administration, implementation, and enforcement of the adopted Codes of the City of Kingsburg. Building Official O’Connell broke the report down into residential and commercial categories and detailed the metrics, accomplishments, and activities for the calendar year, and outlined objectives for the upcoming year.
Kingsburg Tri-County Health Care District Grant Cycle – Staff Report by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda
Sponsor: Community Services Department
Community Services Director Adam gave history of the many grant awards from years past.
Council Member Smith clarified what type of ambulance Kingsburg has. Chief Perkins clarified the differences between our ambulance and others. Ours are all firefighter paramedics, costs are higher because we do more than other ambulances.
Council Member North thanked Chief Perkins for his successful request for grants over the years.
Asked what his priority regarding grants is, Chief Perkins listed fire personnel, ambulance chassis due to the long production time, and rescue ambulance equipment.
Council discussed the pilot hot meal program for breakfast for the seniors.
Council Member North would like to prioritize. Council discussed with Chief Perkins about the finances regarding adding an ambulance and Fire Department staffing.
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
February 21, 2024
A motion was made by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Silva, to apply for grants for the police department, senior center meals and the fire department personnel. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote of those members present.
Crime Statistics Report for October – December 2023 and General Police Department UpdateCrime Statistics Report prepared by Kingsburg Police Department Records Supervisor Corina Padilla.
Sponsor: Police Department
Police Chief Neil Dadian will be presenting a quarterly report in person instead of monthly reports going forward. Chief Dadian gave a report on big cases in the past three months. Overall, 22% reduction in crime. Chief Dadian highlighted training that officers have taken and what we have hosted. City Manager Alexander Henderson added that City of Selma is honoring the contract Second Chance Shelter had with the City of Kingsburg for animal control. We are continuing to work on this.
Council Reports and Staff Communications:
Community Services Commission – Have not met.
Public Safety Committee – Have not met.
Chamber of Commerce – Met last week, discussed discussion of Blossom Trail, website, car show and Swedish Festival.
Economic Development – Have not met.
Finance Committee – Have not met.
Planning Commission – Met with ADU process.
South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA) – Upcoming meeting on February 28th, 2024.
Downtown Business Improvement District – Have not met.
Council of Governments – Have not met.
Council Member Reports – Council Member Silva reported Kingsburg High School wrestling has 5 individual members at state. Kingsburg Healthcare District supported Carly Guerra’s wellness stay and the continental breakfast. Council Member Palmar and Council Member Silva went to the League of Cities dinner where DA Smitcamp presented regarding fentanyl. Council Member North added Chamber discussed fentanyl and having Narcan medicine. Council Member North and City Clerk Palsgaard will be hosting the Girl Scouts in the Council Chamber
City Manager’s Report – The business park sign was donated to the City. Staff is working on getting it refurbished and maybe LED lights.
Future Agenda Items: None.
At 8:00 P. M. Council Member North adjourned the meeting.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk