Kingsburg City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
May 20, 2026
Invocation was given by Pastor Ricky Chambers, of Kingsburg Community 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 Palomar, to approve the agenda, as published. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Planning Commission Bruce Blayney Recognition
Sponsor: Community Development Department
Kingsburg High School Track Recognition
Sponsor: Mayor Staci Smith
C.E.R.T. Volunteer Swearing In:
Timothy Jones
Kameron Rocha
Emmanuel Esmilla
Mary Rachelle Lovett
Gabriel Tabarez
Chelsea De La Rosa
Laura Lutz
Joseph Alexander
Sponsor: Fire Department
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 May 6, 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 28, 2026, through May 11, 2026, as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Rachelle Resendez.
Sponsor: Finance Department
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3. Accept the Treasurer’s Report from January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026 pursuant to Government Code 4001.- Staff Report by Finance Director Alma Colado.
Sponsor: Finance Department
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-012 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Kingsburg, County Of Fresno, State Of California Initiating Proceedings For The Annual Levy And Collection Of Assessments For The City Assessment District No. 93-01 For Fiscal Year 2026/27 Pursuant To The Landscaping And Lighting Act Of 1972, Part 2 Of Division 15 Of The Streets And Highways Code And As Provided By Article Xiii D Of The California Constitution; And Ordering The Preparation Of An Engineer’s Report In Connection Therewith.- Staff Report prepared by Finance Director Alma Colado Sponsor: Finance Department
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-013 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Kingsburg, County Of Fresno, State Of California Preliminarily Approving The Report Of The Engineer In Connection With The Annual Levy Of And Collection Of Assessments For The City Assessment District No. 93-01 For Fiscal Year 2026/27, Pursuant To The Landscaping And Lighting Act Of 1972, Part 2 Of Division 15 Of The Streets And Highways Code And As Provided By Article Xiii D Of The California Constitution.- Staff Report prepared by Finance Director Alma Colado
Sponsor: Finance Department
6. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-014- A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Kingsburg, County Of Fresno, State Of California Declaring Its Intention To Order The Annual Levy And Collection Of Assessment For The City Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 93-01 For Fiscal Year 2026/27 Pursuant To The Landscaping And Lighting Act Of 1972, Part 2 Of Division 15 Of The Streets And Highways Code And As provided By Article Xiii D Of The California Constitution, And Appointing A Time And Place For Hearing Protests.- Staff Report prepared by Finance Director Alma Colado Sponsor: Finance Department
7. Adopt Resolution 2026-015 authorizing the Distribution Electric and Gas Easement in favor of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for the installation, operation, and maintenance of underground electric and communication facilities on City-owned property identified as APN 395-093-12T and the City Council further authorized the City Manager to execute the easement agreement and all related documents necessary to complete and record the easement.- Public Works Director Daniel Galvez
Sponsor: Public Works Department
8. Award of the 2026 Streets Project (Schedules A, B, C, and D only) to Don Berry Construction in the amount of $986,478.00. - Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters Sponsor: City Engineer’s Office
9. Approve the Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Kingsburg and Century Communities of California, LLC, in the amount of $350,428.14 for construction of park Kingsburg City Council Minutes
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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: City Engineer’s Office
10. Accepted the Water Tower Recoating Project and authorizing the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion - Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters Sponsor: City Engineer’s Office
REGULAR CALENDAR
1% Public Safety Sales Tax - Measure E Overview – Presentation by Police Chief Stephens and Fire Chief Rodnie Roberts
Sponsor: Police & Fire Department
Chief Stephens and Roberts presented their expenditures from the current fiscal year and the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 26/27. Council discussed the impact of Measure E.
Chris Peterson, resident, asked if the information for Measure E is on the website.
Informational - No Action Deemed Necessary
2026/2027 DRAFT Capital Improvement Plan and FY 27 Streets Update - Staff Report by City Manager Alexander Henderson
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
City Manager Henderson gave an update on the CIP projects of the current year and informed council of the upcoming CIP projects for the next fiscal year. Council discussed road projects and the Measure C fund.
Informational - No Action Deemed Necessary
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Henderson reported that the pool scoreboard project is moving forward and reminded the Council that the next regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Silva provided an update on grant opportunities through the Kingsburg Healthcare District and shared progress updates regarding the Swedish Mill project.
Councilmember North reported on Chamber of Commerce activities, including preparations for the Swedish Festival, upcoming ribbon cutting ceremonies, and the success of You Matter Day, during which approximately 9,000 to 10,000 community kits were assembled and distributed.
Councilmember Palomar reported that the Public Safety Committee is utilizing its allocated funds for the purchase of solar lighting along 10th Avenue, the police drone program, and Kingsburg City Council Minutes
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bicycle helmets for local youth. He also shared that the Planning Commission discussed cemetery zoning and objective design standards.
Councilmember Pursell discussed the status of the Measure C ballot measure, noting that it does not appear to be moving forward for the June election. He also reported meeting with high school board members to discuss mutually beneficial projects and efforts to strengthen partnerships between the organizations.
Mayor Smith reported that the BID is partnering to share the cost of hiring an influencer to help promote the Swedish Festival. It was a successful Swedish Festival, and Mayor Smith thanked Council for their support and participation, city staff, the Swedish Festival Committee and the Chamber. It takes a village.
At 7:09pm Mayor Smith adjourned the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting into Closed Session.
Government Code Section; 54956.8
Conference With Real Estate Negotiator
APN: 39610216
Agency Negotiator: Alexander Henderson
Under Negotiation: Transaction Terms.
At 7:27pm Mayor Smith adjourned out of the Close Session into the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting and report out of Closed Session.
City Attorney Michael Noland stated that there is no report.
At 7:27pm Mayor Smith adjourned the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk