THE KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
KINGSBURG PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE KINGSBURG REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Joint Meeting Minutes
June 18, 2025
Council Chamber, 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631 Invocation to be given by Missionary Brandon Moreno, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Brandon Pursell.
Call to Order and Roll Call for each entity: This meeting is a joint meeting of the Kingsburg City Council, the Board of Directors of the City of Kingsburg Public Financing Authority and the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency of the Kingsburg Redevelopment Agency. During the joint meeting, the members of the Kingsburg City Council will be concurrently sitting as the members of the Board of Directors of the City of Kingsburg Public Financing Authority and the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency of the Kingsburg Redevelopment Agency: Mayor Pursell called the joint meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order at 6:01pm.
Council Members Present: David Silva, Vince Palomar, Laura North, Staci Smith and Mayor Brandon Pursell.
Council Members Absent: None.
Approve Joint Meeting Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member Palomar, seconded by Council Member North, to approve the agenda, as published. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Larry Salinas, Representative for Jim Costa, wanted to introduce himself. Council thanked Mr.
Costa for all that he does. Federal appropriation for the EOC center for $1,000,000.
Joint Meeting 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 a unanimous voice vote.
(To be approved only by City Council)
1. Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the June 3, 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 May 27, 2025, through June 9, 2025, as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
3. Review the proposed project list for FY 2025/26 SB1 and adopt Resolution 2025-037 as presented. - Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters
Kingsburg City Council, City of Kingsburg Public Financing Authority and Board of Directors of the Successor Agency ofthe Kingsburg Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting Minutes June 18, 2025
Sponsor- Engineering Department
4. Approve the Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Kingsburg and K Prop, LLC, for construction of waterline improvements required by the project conditions of approval and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. - Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters
Sponsor- Engineering Department
5. Approve a 30-month contract between the City of Kingsburg and the County of Fresno for Fire and EMS dispatching services. – Staff Report by Fire Chief Rodnie Roberts Sponsor: Fire Department
6. Approve a two-year contract between the City of Kingsburg and Tablet Command. – Staff Report by Fire Chief Rodnie Roberts
Sponsor: Fire Department
7. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-038 and Accept the Funding Claim for Local Transportation Funds (TDA) and State Transit Assistance Funds (STAF) apportionment and authorize the Finance Director to sign and submit the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Transportation Funding Claim.- Staff Report by Finance Director Alma Colado.
Sponsor: Finance Department
(To be approved only by Board of Directors of the Successor Agency of the Kingsburg Redevelopment Agency)
A motion was made by Board Member North, seconded by Board Member Smith, to approve the items appearing on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
8. Approval of Kingsburg Redevelopment Successor Agency Minutes - Approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on June 19, 2024 as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
(To be approved only by Board of Directors of the Kingsburg Public Financing Authority) A motion was made by Board Member Palomar, seconded by Board Member Silva, to approve the items appearing on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
9. Approval of Kingsburg Financing Authority Minutes - Approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on June 19, 2024 as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
REGULAR CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING— FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BUDGET REVIEW-CONSIDER 2025/2026 FISCAL YEAR RECOMMENDED EXECUTIVE BUDGET- Staff Report prepared by City Manager Alexander Henderson
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
Mayor Pursell opened the Public Hearing at 6:10pm.
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City Manager Alexander Henderson presented the budget in accordance with the City Charter. The proposed 2025/2026 budget has an all funds amount of $29,861,766, a 1.3% increase from last year. It is balanced and he thanked Finance Director Alma Colado and staff members for their work on it.
Mayor Pursell opened the City Council Discussion at 6:13pm.
Mayor Pursell asked if there has been any changes since the last meeting. City Manager Henderson said we audited the CFD account after the last meeting and found that a Tulare County check was deposited into CFD account when it should have gone to a different account. The account balance has been updated.
Mayor Pursell opened the Public Comment at 6:14pm.
No comments.
Mayor Pursell closed the Public Comment at 6:14pm.
Mayor Pursell opened the continued City Council Discussion at 6:14pm.
Council Member Palomar thanked staff for their hard work.
Mayor Pursell thanked staff and described the budget process with all of the rules and constraints.
Mayor Pursell closed the Public Hearing at 6:16pm.
Council Member North motioned, seconded by Council Member Palomar, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-033- approving the City of Kingsburg 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget; including the Kingsburg Public Finance Authority and Successor Agency of the Kingsburg Redevelopment Agency budgets. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING— LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 93-01- CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT AND
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026- Staff Report prepared by Finance Director Alma Colado (Action only by the City Council)
Sponsor: Finance Department
Mayor Pursell opened the Public Hearing at 6:16pm.
Finance Director Alma Colado presented the total proposed levy for FY 2025/26 is $116,840.89, with a $2,508.17 increase from last year.
Mayor Pursell opened the City Council Discussion at 6:18pm.
There was none.
Mayor Pursell opened the Public Comment at 6:18pm.
No comments.
Kingsburg City Council, City of Kingsburg Public Financing Authority and Board of Directors of the Successor Agency ofthe Kingsburg Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting Minutes June 18, 2025
Mayor Pursell closed the Public Comment at 6:18pm.
Mayor Pursell opened the Continued City Council Discussion at 6:18pm.
Council Member Silva asked about the public hearing notice. Finance Director Colada explained when it was published.
Mayor Pursell closed the Public Hearing at 6:18pm.
Council Member Silva motioned, seconded by Council Member Smith, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-034- approving the City of Kingsburg 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget; including the Kingsburg Public Finance Authority and Successor Agency of the Kingsburg Redevelopment Agency budgets. The motioned passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Gann Limit Adoption for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget Figures-Staff Report Prepared by Finance Director Alma Colado
(Action only by the City Council)
Sponsor: Finance Department
Finance Director Colado presented the recommended Gann limit. It is an annual process for Council to adopt the spending limits. Staff recommend Council use the city growth percentage.
Council Member Silva motioned, seconded by Council Member Palomar, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-034 approving the Gann Limit calculation for 2025-26 Fiscal Year using the City Growth percentage. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Community Facilities District 2017-01 FY 2025-2026 Levy- Staff Report prepared by City Manager Alexander Henderson
(Action only by the City Council)
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
City Manager Henderson presented the proposed CFD rate. Council Member North asked if there is an increase. City Manager Henderson said yes, 4%. Council Member North is having a hard time with increasing the tax when the fund balance is so high. City Manager Henderson presented the budget for 2025/26. It is up to Council if they do not want to increase the amount.
Council Member North said it is a hard pill to swallow when we have so much in the fund.
Mayor Pursell said he understands, but the developments are new. In the future when repairs need to be made, the costs can be high and we will need this fund balance to pay for them.
Council Member Palomar motioned, seconded by Council Member Silva, to adopt Resolution No. 2025–036 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Kingsburg, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Public Services District) Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 authorize the City Manager to execute the Intent to Levy Letter. The motion passed a voice vote of 4-1, with Council Member North voting no.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Henderson reminded Council that the next meeting is 7/16. The Annual firework show is on 7/3.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Silva reported that the Kwik Korner gas station is progressing. The Business park sign has been refurbished, it looks amazing.
Council Member North had no report.
Council Member Smith attended the Chamber mixer at Jensen Enterprises.
Council Member Palomar reported on SKF meeting.
Mayor Pursell reported on the earmarks we have in the federal budget.
Mayor Pursell adjourned the Joint Meeting of the Kingsburg City Council, Board of Directors of the City of Kingsburg Public Financing Authority, and the Board of Directors of the Kingsburg Redevelopment Successor Agency at 6:41 PM.
Submitted By:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk