KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday July 17, 2024
1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631
Invocation was given by Council Member Laura North, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Brandon Pursell, Jr.
Call to Order and Roll Call: Mayor Pursell, Jr. called the regular meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order at 6:02 PM.
Council Members Present: David Silva, Vince Palomar, Laura North, Staci Smith and Mayor Brandon Pursell Jr.
Council Member Absent: None.
Approve Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member Palomar, seconded by Council Member Silva, to approve the agenda, as published. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Presentations: None.
Public Comments:
Chris Peterson, resident, commented on how hard it is to hear council members speaking on the microphone. Asked for them to lean into the microphone to better hear.
Leslie Carpenter, resident, BID Chairperson, will report at the next meeting on the achievements and struggles of the BID. They will also be discussing new trash cans in the downtown area.
Consent Calendar: A motion was made by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Palomar, to approve the items appearing on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
5.1 Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the June 19, 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 June 11, 2024, through July 8, 2024, as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
5.3 Staff recommends the adoption of Resolution 2024-037, adopting the Fresno County Regional Active Transportation Plan. - Staff Report prepared by City Engineer David Peters
5.4 Staff recommends the adoption of Resolution 2024-038, adopting the negative declaration for the Fresno County Regional Active Transportation - Staff Report prepared by City Engineer David Peters
Sponsor: Engineering Department
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
July 17, 2024
5.5 Authorization for the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Original Project Agreement for Kingsburg Mariposa Street Reconstruction; Project No. 22391 and transmit the document to the County of Fresno for consideration by the Board of Supervisors - Staff Report prepared by City Engineer David Peters
Sponsor: Engineering Department
5.6 Adopt Resolution No. 2024-039 to submit the Local Transportation Purposes Certifications and Claim Forms to FCTA for the City of Kingsburg to collect its share of Measure “C” for fiscal year 2023-2024 and authorize the Finance Director to sign the Local Transportation Pass Through Revenue Certifications and Claim Forms. - Staff Report prepared Finance Director Alma Colado Sponsor: Finance Department
5.7 Waive the first reading and Introduce Ordinance 2024-03 Amending, In Its Entirety, Chapter 6.04 Of Title 6 Of the Kingsburg Municipal Code Pertaining To Dogs And Other Animals and pass the Ordinance to a second reading and adoption at the City Council meeting on August 7, 2024, with the following recital constituting reading the title of the Ordinance:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KINGSBURG AMENDING, IN ITS ENTIRETY, CHAPTER 6.04 OF TITLE 6
OF THE KINGSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO DOGS AND
OTHER ANIMALS.”
Staff Report prepared by Assistant City Manager Christina Windover Sponsor: Assistant City Manager’s Office
Regular Calendar
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED FROM 6/19/2024- CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2024-01 PERTAINING TO CITY OF KINGSBURG HOUSING ELEMENT AND ACCOMPANYING CEQA DETERMINATION- Staff Report Prepared by Community Development Director Holly Owen
Sponsor: Community Development Director Holly Owen
Mayor Pursell, Jr. opened the Public Hearing at 6:08PM.
Community Development Director Holly Owen continued the conversation regarding the Kingsburg City Housing development and accompanying CEQA determination. Director Owens reviewed the steps and work put into the Housing Element up until this point and came back with the revisions that were deemed necessary in the last meeting. The vacant sites in question were reevaluated, as a result of these revaluations, the consultant for this project reexamined the project and made additional additions and clarifications. Director Owens listed the additional revisions to the Kingsburg Housing Element. If City Council adopts the Housing Element, we can submit the Housing Element to HCD to formal certification. The HCD will have 90 days to certify the Housing Element.
Council Discussion: None.
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Mayor Pursell, Jr. opened the Public Comment at 6:17 pm.
No Comments.
Mayor Pursell, Jr. closed the Public Comment at 6:17 pm.
Continued Council Discussion: 6:17 pm.
Mayor Pursell, Jr. closed the Public Hearing at 6:17pm.
A motion was made by Council Member Palomar, seconded by Council Member Silva, to Adopt Resolution 2024-032 approving the CEQA determination, an Addendum to the City of Kingsburg General Plan EIR for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update; and approving of the General Plan Amendment 2024-01, amending the City’s General Plan by inclusion of the 2023-2031 Housing Element, as required by State law. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Transit Oriented Development Phase -1 Project Contract Award- Staff Report prepared by City Engineer David Peters
Sponsor: City Engineer’s Department
City Engineer Dave Peters told Council they completed the designs for the Transit Oriented Development Phase – 1. The project consisted of constructing bike lanes on draper street, curb extensions on Lewis between 4 intersections. The two add alternates came in more expensive than expected and staff does not recommend awarding them.
A motion was made by Council Member North, seconded by Council Member Smith to award the TOD Phase-1 to Don Berry Construction, Inc in the amount of $522,520.00. The motion passed with a voice vote of 4 yes, and Council Member Palomar voting no.
City Engineer’s Project Progress Report- Report by City Engineer Dave Peters Sponsor: City Engineer’s Office
City Engineer Dave Peters gave a general update, highlighting the high points of the packet. Tried to pursue funding to reconstruct the Smith Street parking lot improvements, unsuccessful but working on submitting another grant. Working on getting a grant to pay for electric chargers for cars at this location as well.
Our street projects, 15th 16th, and 17th, are going well. Waterline work is completed, currently working on curb and pavement. Successful meeting with the Dog Park contractor to negotiate BID items to get under our budget. Dog Park work will begin this month. City Wide Park, we are waiting on the materials, will begin mid-August. Senior center kitchen remodel is ongoing, hoping to complete it by September. Working with the health department on that project.
Development projects were reviewed such as Kings Estate Phase 5 is moving forward, a site plan review for Sinclair Gas Station, and a meeting with the SOHO apartments. Will be presenting a local road safety pan at the next meeting.
Council Member North asked what El Portillo is in the business park. Engineer Peters clarified it is a distribution center for a Western Wear. Council Member Palomar asked about the roundabout at Lincoln. Engineer Peters clarified that we got the grant, but it will be years in the making. Council Kingsburg City Council Minutes
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Member Palomar also asked about curbs and sidewalks to make them accessible. Engineer Peters explained we identify each corner that needs the slopes, and we fix a couple a year. Council Member Silva asked about the handicap spots on Draper. Engineer Peters we are keeping them where they are, and we are upgrading them to the standards. Mayor Pursell Jr. asked when the projected completion date is for the painted bike lanes. Engineer Peters said probably by September.
Crime Statistics Report for April – June 2024 and General Police Department Update - Crime Statistics Report prepared by Kingsburg Police Department Records Supervisor Corina Padilla.
Sponsor: Police Department
Police Chief Neil Dadian gave his quarterly update. Gave an update on cases, employment, training, body worn cameras, tasers, new technology.
Council Reports and Staff Communications
Community Services Commission – The discussed the dog park and an inclusive playground.
Public Safety Committee - Have not met.
Chamber of Commerce –The Swedish festival posted a profit, which was good. The 3 rd of July event
had positive profits but could use volunteers for next year.
Economic Development – Have not met.
Finance Committee - Have not met.
Planning Commission - Have not met.
South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (SKGSA) - Have not met.
Downtown Business Improvement District – met
Council of Governments- Have not met.
Council Member Reports – Council Member Silva mentioned the chamber mixer at Magosh Brewing, nice event. Council Member Palomar commented on the food. Mentioned the 7/3/24 fireworks show was a good show. Good job Chamber. Council Member North reminded everyone the Kingsburg Olympics is still going on, it has been a successful event.
City Manager’s Report - Joint meeting on August 8, 2024, meeting with the Planning Commission for a general plan update.
Future Agenda Items: None.
Mayor Pursell Jr. adjourned the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting into Closed session
at 6:56 PM.
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9.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
California Government Code Section 54957.6
City Designated Representative: Alexander Henderson
Employee Organization: Kingsburg Professional Firefighters Association (KPFA)
Mayor Pursell Jr. adjourned out of Close Session into Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting at 7:33 PM.
Attorney Michael Noland – Nothing to report.
Mayor Pursell Jr. adjourned the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting at 7:34 PM.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk