Kingsburg City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
April 16, 2025
Invocation was given by Council Member Laura North followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Brandon Pursell.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mayor Pursell called the regular meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order at 6:00pm.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: David Silva, Laura North, Staci Smith, and Mayor Pursell.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Vince Palomar.
APPROVE AGENDA: A motion was made by Council Member Silva, seconded by Council Member North, to amend the agenda, by adding an item to the Presentations and Informational Reports. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote of those members present.
PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
Swearing in of Police Officer Christian Jimenez.
Sponsor: Police Department
Update to Train Depot
Sponsor: Kingsburg Historic Train Depot
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
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 a unanimous voice vote of those members present.
1. Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the April 2, 2025, 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 March 25, 2025, through April 7, 2025, as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
3. Receive and file the annual report on military equipment use pursuant to Policy 706 and confirm continued compliance with California Government Code sections 7070 to 7072. - Staff Report by Police Chief Neil Dadian.
Sponsor: Police Department
4. Adopt Resolution 2025-024 approving the surplus of the Fire Department vehicles 2001 Chevy Tahoe and 2001 Freightliner Ambulance; and approve the sale of the 2001 Chevy Tahoe to Huntington Lake Volunteer Fire Department and 2001 Freightliner Ambulance to Hume Lake Fire & Rescue - Staff Report by Fire Chief Rodnie Roberts.
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
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Sponsor: Fire Department
5. Adopt Resolution 2025-025 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Kingsburg submitting a claim for transportation development act (TDA) funds continuing from the 2024-2025 fiscal year, thereby coinciding with the Fresno Council of Governments policy board approval of TDA funds apportionment and TDA claims process. - Staff Report by Finance Director Alma Colado
Sponsor: Finance Department
REGULAR CALENDAR
Financial Statements for the Year Ended June 30, 2024 – Consider Statements as prepared by Price Paige & Company - Staff Report by Finance Director Alma Colado Sponsor: Finance Department
Finance Director Alma Colado presented her executive summary, informing the council members that the City of Kingsburg’s Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024, have been audited by an independent accounting firm. An Unqualified Opinion has been issued, indicating that the financial statements present a fair and accurate view of the City’s financial position.
She introduced Anthony Gonzales from Price Paige & Company to present the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
There were no council discussions nor public comments.
A motion was made by Council Member North, seconded by Council Member Silva, to accept the financial statement report. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote of those members present.
Crime Statistics Report for January-March 2025 and General Police Department Update – Report by Kingsburg Police Department Records Supervisor Corina Padilla.
Informational – No Action Necessary
Police Chief Neil Dadian presented the crime report for January through March 2025 to the council members. He also gave an update about the Police Department.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Alex Henderson reminded the council members that there will be a General Plan Workshop with the Planning Commission on Thursday, May 8th at 6pm.
The Golden State Blvd Phase 2 project is set to start on April 28th. He also thanked Community Service Director Adam Castaneda and the Public Works Department for the success of the Dog Park Opening.
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
March 19, 2025
COUNCIL REPORTS/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member North reported that the BID’s next meeting will take place May 6th. The Chamber met, where they voted for new board members. They didn’t meet the percentage to hold elections, but did reorganize their roles. They discussed the car show, but the primary focus was the contract with the City. The Chamber voted to no longer host the 3 rd of July firework
show as it doesn’t fall within their purpose. After discussions with staff, the chamber contract will come before Council.
Council Member North gave kudos to the Community Services Commission for their hard work on the Dog Park; it was a successful opening. The Kingsburg Police Department, the Kingsburg Elementary School District, the Knights of Columbus, and the Health Care District held the event Cookout with a Cop. May 10th is ‘You Matter Day’.
Council Member Smith reported that the Finance Committees next meeting is April 28th. The Community Service Commission’s next meeting is April 23rd. The Swedish Festival is coming up and she discussed the weekends event schedule details. She noted the Hospital District donated to the event; the money was used to purchase two Swedish bicycles for a raffle.
Council Member Silva reported the Kingsburg Car Show Committee met tonight at 6. They have 30th anniversary shirts available to purchase. They are still looking for volunteers. He discussed potential grants for the Kingsburg Health Care District. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control is meeting April 29th.
Mayor Pursell reported that COG and FCRGA have not met, nothing to report. He appreciated those who came out to the Dog Park event. He had an interview with channel 24 and 47 discussing upcoming events.
Mayor Pursell adjourned the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting at 6:59 PM.
Submitted by:
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Karyl Bartel, Community Development Administrative Assistant