Kingsburg City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
October 2, 2024
Invocation was given by Pastor John Dostal, Kingsburg Concordia Lutheran Church, 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 6:01pm.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Vince Palomar, Laura North, Staci Smith, David Silva and Mayor Brandon Pursell Jr.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None.
APPROVE AGENDA – A motion was made by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Palomar, to approve the agenda, as published. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Wayne Osborne, KFD Captain, wanted to thank council for their quick response to the salary study.
He thanked City Manager Alexander Henderson, Assistant City Manager Christina Windover, and Chief Binaski for the negotiations. He commented they were the best they have ever had in his experience.
CONSENT CALENDAR: A motion was made by Council Member North, seconded by Council Member Palomar, to approve the items appearing on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
1. Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the September 18, 2024, Regular Council Meeting as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
2. Check Register: Ratify/approve payment of bills listed on the check register for the period September 10, 2024, through September 23, 2024, as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
3. Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 2024-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF KINGSBURG DETERMINING THE SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS with the following recital constituting reading the title of the Ordinance:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG DETERMINING THE SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS.”
Sponsor: City Manager
4. Approve the Kingsburg Professional Firefighters Association MOU 2024-2026 Kingsburg City Council Minutes
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Sponsor: Assistant City Manager’s Office
5. Approve the job description changes for Fire Captain/EMT, Fire Captain/Paramedic, Fire Engineer/EMT, Fire Engineer/Paramedic, Firefighter/EMT, Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Administrative Analyst, and non-safety part-time Paramedic Sponsor: Fire Department
6. Approve the Salary Chart dated October 28, 2024.
Sponsor: Assistant City Manager’s Office
7. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Dispatch Service and 911 Answering Services Agreement with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
Sponsor: Police Department
8. Accept the FY 23-24 Streets Project and authorizing the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion
Sponsor: City Engineer
REGULAR CALENDAR
Acceptance of Donation for Matioan Parcel APN 394-042-04 – Presentation by City Engineer Dave Peters
Sponsor: City Engineer
Will Washburn presented this item stating it is ready for acceptance by city council. If approved, this agreement will provide for the property to be annexed into the City and for a 3-acre portion to the donated to the City for future development of a new City Hall and Council Chambers facility.
Council thanked the Matioans for their donation.
A motion was made by Council Member Silva, seconded by Council Member Palomar, to adopt Resolution 2024-043 to accept donation of the 3-acre property for public use. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Unlawful Camping and Obstruction of Public Rights of Way Ordinance – Presentation by City Manager Alexander Henderson
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
Recommendation: Action
City Manager Alexander Henderson gave the history regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, et all., addressing the issue of unlawful camping on public and private property. City Manager Henderson proposed an ordinance that establishes criminal penalties and detailed the penalties that would follow.
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Council Member Palomar asked about the proposed penalties, did the Supreme Court recommend the penalties or did it come from staff. The Supreme Court did offer that Grant Pass’ fines were similar, and it was deemed acceptable.
Council Member North stated this law is typical of what cities are doing right now across the state.
A motion was made by Council Member Palomar, seconded by Council Member North, to waive the first reading and Introduce Ordinance 2024-06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG ADDING CHAPTER 8.28 TO TITLE 8 OF THE KINGSBURG MUNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO UNLAWFUL CAMPING ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY AND OBSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY and pass the Ordinance to a second reading and adoption at the City Council meeting on November 6, 2024, with the following recital constituting reading the title of the Ordinance:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG ADDING CHAPTER 8.28 TO TITLE 8
OF THE KINGSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO UNLAWFUL CAMPING ON
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY AND OBSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY”. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
None.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Silva discussed the Coffee with the Cop’s event, noted it was well attended at the new Starbucks. Council Member Palomar mentioned the upcoming meetings, the Public Safety Committee on November 12, 2024, and Planning Commission on October 10, 2024. He also went to the State of the County luncheon with Mayor Pursell Jr.
Council Member North noted the BID met yesterday, October 1, 2024. The discussion was decorating for Christmas, a new partnership with a Swedish based coffee that can be bought in certain downtown businesses. Chamber of Commerce will be coordinating downtown businesses giving candy out for Halloween. She also mentioned Center Point met this week, Fresno Pacific is offering a 7-week business startup class.
Council Member Smith noted the Finance Committee will meet on October 28, 2024.
Community Service Committee will meet October 23, 2024.
Mayor Pursell Jr. mentioned COG regarding Measure C. We received a grant for the parking lot behind Model Drug. State of the County was presented. Reminded everyone the October 16, 2024, meeting cancelled.
Mayor Pursell Jr. adjourned the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting into Closed Session at 6:20 PM.
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
California Government Code Section 54957.6
City Designated Representative: Alexander Henderson
Employee Organization: Public Service Employees Association (KPSEA) Mayor Pursell Jr. adjourned out of Close Session into Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting at 6:59 PM.
Attorney Michael Noland – Nothing to report.
Mayor Pursell Jr. adjourned the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting at 6:59 PM.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk