Kingsburg City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 20, 2025
Invocation was given by Pastor Marlin Hiett, Kingsburg Covenant Church, 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 6:02pm.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: David Silva, Vince Palomar, Laura North, Staci Smith and Mayor Brandon Pursell.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
APPROVE 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 of those members present.
PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Larry King, non-resident, gave council an update on his proposed housing development by Mehlert and 10th.
Roxanne Serda, Representative for Senator Melissa Hurtado, recapped senior issues at Valkommen Village. Announced that the pushing ceremony for the new fire truck will be 9/26/2025 at 10am.
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.
1. Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 Regular Council Meeting as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
2. Ratify/approve payment of bills listed on the check register for the period August 12, 2025, through August 25, 2025, as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
3. Adopt resolution No. 2025-046 approving the final map for Tract 6480 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: Engineering Department
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
September 3, 2025
4. Approve the requested closure of Smith Street between Ellis Street and Draper Street for their “Costume Carnival” event on October 26, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.- Staff Report prepared by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda.
Sponsor: Community Services Department
5. Approve the proposed job descriptions for the Chief of Police, Police Lieutenant, Police Sergeant, and Police Office- Staff report by Assistant City Manager Christina Windover.
Sponsor: Assistant City Manager’s Department
REGULAR CALENDAR
Measure E Marketing Discussion - Staff report by City Manager Alexander Henderson.
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
Council reviewed the proposals. The Finance Department recommended Oat & Oak, and the elections consultant law firm BB&K confirmed the proposal complies with election law. Council Member North noted that Oat & Oak provides excellent service for the Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District.
Council Member North moved, seconded by Council Member Smith, to approve the proposal by Oat & Oak for Measure E Renewal/Extension Marketing. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Kingsburg Business Park Highway Commercial Sign Lease Agreement- Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson
City Manager Henderson stated that Weststar Construction has opted for a three-year lease on the Business Park sign. Council Member Smith commented that it will be great to have another local company represented. Council Member Palomar asked if the sign will always read “Weststar,” and Sandra Staats of Weststar Construction confirmed it will. Council Member Silva thanked Economic Development Coordinator Jolene Polyack for her work on the sign.
Council Member Smith motioned, seconded by Council Member Silva, to authorize the City Manager to execute the tenant lease with Weststar Construction and approve the necessary budget amendment to account for the additional revenue and expenditure. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Parks Master plan 9/24. Push in 10/26
COUNCIL REPORTS/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member North reported on upcoming meetings. Council Member Smith stated that the Finance Committee met and discussed Measure E marketing. Council Member Silva reported that an ad hoc committee for South Kings will meet with CID regarding certain issues. He also noted the Chamber mixer was held at Corsaro’s and the next will be at Viking Bar and Grill.
Mayor Pursell reported on Measure C discussions at COG.
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
September 3, 2025
Mayor Pursell adjourned the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting at 619pm.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk