Kingsburg City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
September 17, 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 6:01pm.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: David Silva, Vince Palomar, Laura North, Staci Smith and Mayor Brandon Pursell.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None.
APPROVE AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Palomar, seconded by Council Member Smith, to approve the agenda, as published. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: A motion was made by Council Member North, seconded by Council Member Silva, 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 3, 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 26, 2025, through September 8, 2025, as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
3. Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Board Appointment- Accept Mayor Pursell’s appointment of Steve Safarjian to the Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Board to a term that is set to expire November 2025.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
REGULAR CALENDAR
Kingsburg Health Care Grant – Senior Center. – Presentation by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda
Sponsor: Community Services Department
Community Services Director Adam Castaneda reported that the City has been awarded a $55,000 grant to provide hot lunches at the Senior Center. This is the second year of the program, following the City’s decision to transition away from the County’s cold lunch program.
Approximately 20,000 meals are served to seniors each year, free of charge with a suggested Kingsburg City Council Minutes
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donation. Director Castaneda stated it is an honor for the City to be able to provide hot meals to local seniors.
Council Member Silva motioned, seconded by Council Member Smith, to approve the contract award presented for the KHCD Grant 2025-01 Senior Center Hot Meal Program in the amount of $55,000. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote of those members present.
Revenue Collection Report – FY 24-25 – Presentation by City Manager Alexander Henderson Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
City Manager Henderson presented the revenue collection report, noting that the City has now received the majority of revenues for Fiscal Year 2024–2025. Bradley-Burns revenue is up 3%, reflecting steady growth. Measure E revenue has since normalized and is generating approximately $1 million more than Bradley-Burns, with collections 1.5% higher than budgeted.
Council Member Smith inquired about the 44% increase in permits and fees. City Manager Henderson explained that the City takes a conservative approach when budgeting. The increase is primarily attributed to single-family homes, along with engineering fees for larger projects.
Discussion also included Airbnb activity, top sales tax generators, and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) collections. Council Member North asked whether the City’s TOT rate of 12% is comparable to other cities. City Manager Henderson confirmed that it is comparable.
Recommendation: Informational – no action deemed necessary FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
City Manager Henderson reported on the Fire Med program. The Push In Ceremony for the new fire engine will be next Friday at 10am.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Silva reported that the Health Care District meeting was postponed due to lack of quorum, and that he attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting, which focused on the budget. Council Member North stated that the BID will meet on October 7 and the Chamber of Commerce on October 14. Council Member Smith reported that the Community Services Commission will meet on September 24 to discuss the Parks Master Plan. She also noted the success of the recent Chamber mixer at Viking Bar and Grill and announced a digital marketing workshop for businesses scheduled for September 23 at 5:00 p.m. at Covenant Church, with more information forthcoming. Council Member Palomar reported that the Planning Commission met last week to discuss the General Plan amendment, which will come before the City Council next month. Mayor Pursell stated he did not have a COG update .
Mayor Pursell adjourned the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting into Closed Session at 6:34pm.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) (One potential case)
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
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Mayor Pursell adjourned out of Closed Session into the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting and report out of Closed Session at 7:18pm.
City Attorney Michael Noland stated there was nothing to report out.
Mayor Pursell adjourned the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting at 7:18pm.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk