Kingsburg City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
May 6, 2026
Invocation was given by Pastor Monty Gilmore, of Kingsburg First Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Staci Smith.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mayor Smith called the regular meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order at 6:02pm.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: David Silva, Vince Palomar, Laura North, Brandon Pursell and Mayor Staci Smith.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
APPROVE AGENDA: A motion was made by Council Member Pursell, seconded by Council Member Silva, 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 April 15, 2026 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 April 7, 2026, through April 27, 2026, as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Rachelle Resendez.
Sponsor: Finance Department
3. Authorize the acceptance and enter into a grant agreement with the Kingsburg Healthcare District for the Senior Center Hot Meal Program for the grant amount of $55,000.00. - Staff Report by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda
Sponsor: Community Services Department
4. Authorize the acceptance and enter into a grant agreement with the Kingsburg Healthcare District for the Police Department’s Mental Health and Wellness Training Program for the grant amount of $13,000.00. - Staff Report by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda
Sponsor: Police Department
5. Authorize the acceptance and enter into a grant agreement with the Kingsburg Healthcare District for the Fire Department’s Ambulance Gurney Program for the grant amount of $66,400.00. - Staff Report by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda Sponsor: Fire Department
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6. Approve the Provost & Pritchard TCP 123 Agreement – Staff report by Public Works Director Daniel Galvez.
Sponsor: Engineering Department
REGULAR CALENDAR
Park & Recreation Master Plan Project – Presentation by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda. -Staff Report by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda Sponsor: Community Services Department
Community Services Director Adam Castaneda presented the purpose, goal and timeline of the Park & Recreation Master Plan Project. Dr. Lankford, Professor at Fresno State, presented the data and the findings. The Master Plan will serve as a strategic framework to guide the City of Kingsburg in enhancing its park and recreation services. By incorporating community feedback and adhering to national standards, the plan aims to meet residents' recreational needs and improve their overall quality of life. Council discussed inclusive playgrounds and infrastructure issues. With this document, the City can apply for State parks grants.
Council Member Pursell motioned, seconded by Council Member Silva, to accept and adopt the Park & Recreation Master Plan as presented. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
Active Transportation Plan Project Discussion – Staff report by City Engineer Dave Peters.
Sponsor: Engineering Department
City Engineer Dave Peters presented two projects for the Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG) Policy Board’s Cycle 8 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Call for Projects. One was the North-South Kingsburg Trail Gap Project, and another was the Central Kingsburg Neighborhood Sidewalk Project. Council discussed the importance of sidewalks, benches and water on the Madsen trail and the possibility of landscaping on the Madsen trail.
Chris Peterson, resident, is for this project.
Council Member Pursell motioned, seconded by Council Member Palomar, to authorize staff to prepare and submit an ATP application for the North-South Kingsburg Trail Gap Project. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
Housing Element Annual Report Update – Staff Report by Community Development Director Holly Owen
Sponsor: Community Development Department
Community Development Director Holly Owen presented to council the Housing Element Annual Report. Council thanked Ms. Owen for her work.
Council Member Palomar motioned, seconded by Council Member North, to adopt Resolution 2026-011 to accept the prepared 2025 Housing Element Progress Report and to forward this Progress Report to Housing and Community Development (HCD). The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
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Objective Standards - Staff Report by Community Development Director Holly Owen Sponsor: Community Development Department
Community Development Director Holly Owen presented information regarding Senate Bills 35 and 330, which establish streamlined approval processes for qualifying affordable multifamily housing projects and require local design standards to be objective in nature. Staff explained the distinction between development standards and design standards/guidelines and noted that, without objective standards in place, qualifying streamlined projects may be automatically approved. With assistance from Fresno COG’s circuit planning program, draft objective standards for Kingsburg were developed for consideration and potential adoption for applicable affordable multifamily housing projects.
Council thanked Ms. Owen and had no additional comments.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Backyard Chicken Ordinance
Sponsor: Council Member Laura North
Council gave consensus to bring the backyard chicken ordinance on an upcoming agenda for discussion.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Henderson gave his report.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reviewed past and upcoming meetings, and the upcoming Swedish Festival.
Mayor Smith adjourned the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting into Closed Session at 7:29pm.
Government Code Section; 54956.8
Conference With Real Estate Negotiator
APN: 39610216
Agency Negotiator: Alexander Henderson
Under Negotiation: Transaction Terms.
Mayor Smith adjourned out of Closed Session into the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting at 7:56pm.
City Attorney Michael Noland stated there was nothing to report out.
Mayor Smith adjourned the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting at 7:56pm.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk