Kingsburg City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
October 15, 2025
Invocation to be given by Council Member 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.
APPROVE AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Palomar, seconded by Council Member Smith, to remove crime statistics from the agenda. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
A motion was made by Council Member North, seconded by Council Member Silva, to approve the agenda, as amended. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
Current Tax Rolls and Property Owners Protection Alert (POPA) by Fresno County AssessorRecorder Paul Dictos Manjit Dhalwiah gave a presentation on the Property Owner Protection Application (POPA), a free service available to all Fresno County residents designed to detect and prevent real estate fraud early in the process.
PUBLIC COMMENT –
Lauren Nikkel, new Executive Director of the Kingsburg Chamber of Commerce, introduced herself to Council and the public.
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 September 17, 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 September 9, 2025, through October 6, 2025, as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Marsha Alves.
Sponsor: Finance Department
3. Waive the first reading and introducing Ordinance 2025-04; An Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Chapters 15.07 and 15.08 of Title 15 of the Kingsburg Municipal Code Kingsburg City Council Minutes
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and pass the Ordinance to a second reading and adoption at the City Council meeting on November 5, 2025, with the following recital constituting reading the title of the Ordinance:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 15.O7 AND 15.08 OF TITLE 15 OF THE KINGSBURG
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS AND CONSTRUCTION OF POOLS AND SPAS, ADOPTING THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AS AMENDED, ADOPTING THE 2024
INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE AS AMENDED, AND
REPEALING ALL PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED EDITIONS AND OF THE
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AND INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE”
Staff report by Building Official AJ O’Connell
Sponsor: Community Development Department
4. Waive the first reading and introducing Ordinance 2025-05 Adding Chapter 17.98 to the Kingsburg Municipal Code Providing a Procedure for Reasonable Accommodation in the City’s Land Use and Zoning and Building Regulations Pursuant to Fair Housing Laws and pass the Ordinance to a second reading and adoption at the City Council meeting on November 5, 2025, with the following recital constituting reading the title of the Ordinance:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG ADDING CHAPTER 17.98 TO TITLE 17 OF THE KINGSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING REASONABLE ACCOMODAITON FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES”
Staff report by Building Official AJ O’Connell
Sponsor: Community Development Department
5. Approve the requested closure of Draper Street between Smith Street and Marion Street for Kingsburg High School’s Downtown Rivalry Pep-Rally event on October 31, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.- Staff Report prepared by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda.
Sponsor: Community Services Department
6. Approve the updated three year contract with GovPilot and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement subject to final review by the City Attorney. – Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
7. Adopt Resolutions 2025-047; 2025-048; 2025-049; 2025-050; 2025-051; 2025-052; 2025-053; 2025-054; 2025-055; 2025-056; 2025-057; 2025-058; 2025-059; 2025-060 Approving the Budget Amendments as presented and recommended by The Finance Committee- Staff Report Prepared by Finance Director Alma Colado.
Sponsor: Finance Department
8. Accept the Kingsburg 2025 Streets Project and authorizing the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion. – Staff report by City Engineer Dave Peters Kingsburg City Council Minutes
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Sponsor: Engineering Department
9. Accept the Avenue B Extension Project and authorizing the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion. – Staff report by City Engineer Dave Peters Sponsor: Engineering Department
10. Adopt Resolution 2025-061 declaring fire equipment and the Chevy S-10 as surplus and allow the sale or donation of those items. - Staff report by Fire Chief Rodnie Roberts.
Sponsor: Fire Department
11. Adopt Resolution 2025-062 adopting the Kingsburg-specific local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex. - Staff report by Fire Chief Rodnie Roberts.
Sponsor: Fire Department
12. Award of the Mehlert/Warkentin & 20th/21st Alley Improvements Project to Don Berry Construction, Inc., in the amount of $459,758.00. – Staff report by City Engineer Dave Peters Sponsor: Engineering Department
13. Approve the Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Kingsburg and Paul Delgado, for construction of waterline improvements at 13944 S. Academy Avenue 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: City Engineer’s Office
REGULAR CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING— GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2025-01- Staff Report prepared by Community Development Director Holly Owen
Sponsor: Community Development Department
Mayor Pursell opened the public hearing at 6:14pm.
Community Development Director Holly Owen presented that the Housing Element is a Staterequired eight-year plan that identifies each community’s housing needs, available sites, and strategies to meet those needs. It is part of every city and county’s General Plan and must be approved by the State.
Kingsburg participated in the Multijurisdictional Housing Element process led by the Fresno Council of Governments, beginning in 2022. This was the City’s second time participating, the first being in 2014.
The City adopted its 6th Cycle Housing Element on July 17, 2024. Following adoption, a zoning text amendment was proposed to meet program requirements. On December 4, 2024, Council considered the amendment. Community members expressed concern about increasing the minimum allowable density on four sites. The Council adopted the zoning text amendment but excluded those proposed density increases.
Since then, staff has continued working with the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the City’s housing consultants to find alternative options that meet Kingsburg City Council Minutes
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both community concerns and State compliance requirements. State has now approved our Housing Element.
Mayor Pursell opened the City Council discussion at 6:20pm. There was none.
Mayor Pursell opened the Public Comment at 6:20pm. There was none.
Mayor Pursell closed Public Comment at 6:20pm.
Continued City Council discussion:
Council said the housing element being accepted by the state is a relief, it was a gamble, but it was worth it.
Mayor Pursell closed the Public Hearing at 6:21pm.
Council Member North motioned, seconded by Council Member Smith, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-063, recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution adopting General Plan Amendment No. 2025-01, and finding that such action is consistent with the City of Kingsburg General Plan Environmental Impact Report and subsequent addendum, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Townsend Public Affairs Legislative Update. – Presentation by Spencer Street, Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
Mr. Street provided an update on state and federal budgets and funding and discussed several pertinent legislative bills with the Council.
Informational- No Action Necessary
Developer Impact Fee Nexus Study – Proposal Discussion- Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
California Government Code Section 66001, part of the Mitigation Fee Act, requires local agencies to prepare and periodically update nexus studies to justify development impact fees (DIFs) by demonstrating a reasonable relationship between new development and the need for public facilities and improvements. Assembly Bill 602, adopted in 2021, added new requirements, including that nexus studies be updated every eight years, include level-of-service analyses, and be published online. The City last updated its Nexus Study in 2016; due to the new state mandates and elapsed time, Council authorized funding for an update.
A request for proposals issued August 1, 2025, received two qualified responses—from DTA ($49,210) and Willdan Financial Services ($87,300). Both firms estimate a six-month completion timeline. Staff recommends awarding the contract to DTA, who completed the City’s 2016 study and offers the lower cost proposal. Any fee changes will be incorporated into the FY27 budget, with new rates effective July 1, 2026; projects already entitled will remain subject to current DIF rates.
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Council Member Smith motioned, seconded by Council Member Silva, to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with DTA to complete a development impact fee update and nexus study for the not to exceed cost of $49,210. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Crime Statistics Report for July – September 2025 and General Police Department UpdateReport prepared by Kingsburg Police Department Records Supervisor Corina Padilla. Removed from the agenda.
Sponsor: Police Department
Informational- No Action Necessary
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Measure E Public Safety Sales Tax Measure will be discussed on 11/5 & 11/19.
The Police and Fire Departments responded to a medical emergency at Kady’s Kitchen, where their prompt actions and coordinated efforts successfully saved a citizen experiencing a heart attack.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member North reported that the Chamber of Commerce met last night and noted that Lauren Nikkel will be a great addition to the organization.
Council Member Smith reported on several upcoming meetings, including the Alex Macedo Roundtable and the start of Swedish Festival planning meetings, noting that this will be the 60th festival. She also commented that the Taste of the Town event held over the weekend was a great success.
Council Member Silva reported that he attended the Fire Department Open House, the League of California Cities Conference with Mayor Pursell and City Manager Henderson—which he found very informative—and the recent Chamber meeting.
Council Member Palomar reported that he attended the Health Care District meeting, where grants were awarded, provided an update on the SFK project, and attended Alex Macedo’s fundraiser in Tulare.
Mayor Pursell reported on COG matters, noting that the vanpool service is facing financial challenges. He shared that the Fire Truck Push-In Ceremony was a wonderful community event and announced that Supervisor Mendes will not be seeking re-election and has endorsed retired Sheriff Margaret Mims as his successor.
Mayor Pursell adjourned the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting at 7:22pm.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk
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