Kingsburg City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 2, 2026
Invocation was given by Pastor Marlin Hiett, of Kingsburg Covenant 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 Councilmember Pursell, seconded by Councilmember North, to approve the agenda, as published. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Fire Personnel Badge Pinning:
Captain Devin Young
Firefighter/Paramedic John Fent
Firefighter/Paramedic Alec Salinas
Part Time Firefighter/Paramedic Andrea Azevedo
Part Time Firefighter/Paramedic Suzette Lugo
Part Time Firefighter/EMT Andrew Molina
Part Time Firefighter/EMT Joseph Hayes
Sponsor: Fire Department
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: A motion was made by Councilmember Silva, seconded by Councilmember 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 May 20, 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 May 12, 2026, through May 25, 2026, as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Rachelle Resendez.
Sponsor: Finance Department
3. Adopt Resolution 2026-016- A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Kingsburg Calling And Giving Notice Of The Holding Of A General Municipal Election To Be Held In Said City On Tuesday November 3, 2026, For The Election Of Certain Officers Of Said City And Requesting The Board Of Supervisors Of The County Of Fresno To Consolidate And Canvass The General Municipal Election To Be Held On November 3, 2026 With The Statewide General Election To Be Held On That Date Pursuant To California Elections Code Section 10400 Et Seq.; To Permit The County Clerk/Registrar Of Voters Of The County Of Fresno To Render Specified Services To The City Of Kingsburg Relating To The Conduct Kingsburg City Council Mintes
June 2, 2026
Of Said General Municipal Election Pursuant To California Elections Code Section 10002; And Authorizing Reimbursement Funds To Pay For Said Services.- Staff Report prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
4. Approval of School Resource Officer Agreements with Kingsburg Elementary Charter School District and Kingsburg Joint Union High School District- Staff Report prepared by Chief Shaun Stephens
Sponsor: Police Department
5. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Kingsburg Joint Unified High School District and the Fire Department for work based learning experience urban/rural firefighting program. - Staff Report prepared by Chief Rodnie Roberts Sponsor: Fire Department
6. Adopt Resolution 2026-017- a Resolution establishing the City Council Disruption Policy - Staff Report prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
REGULAR CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING — MASTER FEE SCHEDULE UPDATE: FIRE
DEPARTMENT FEES INCLUDING AMBULANCES FEE; PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT FEES INCLUDING DISPOSAL FEES AND WATER RATES FEES; TROLLEY RENTAL FEES; NOTARY FEES- Staff Report prepared by City Manager Alexander Henderson
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
At 6:29pm Mayor Smith opened the Public Hearing.
City Manager Alexander Henderson presented the proposed fee changes. There was no council discussion.
At 6:32pm Mayor Smith opened for Public Comment. There was none. Public comment was closed at 6:32pm.
Mayor Smith closed the Public Hearing at 6:32pm
Councilmember North motioned, seconded by Councilmember Silva, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-018 approving the proposed fee changes. The motion passed by a unanimously voice vote.
2026-2027 City Manager’s Recommended Budget Introduction- Staff Report prepared by City Manager Alexander Henderson
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
City Manager Alexander Henderson reviewed his comprehensive budget presentation.
Informational- no action.
Kingsburg City Council Mintes
June 2, 2026
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
City Manager Henderson reminded Council and the public about the public hearings and budget items that will be on the next agenda.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember North reported on the debriefing of the Swedish Festival Committee. The Committee thanked City staff and public works. Summer band concerts will begin June 11th.
Councilmember Silva reported on the Car Show Committee wrap up meeting, they are already getting sponsors for next year. He discussed that there is interest in the business park for a new business.
Councilmember Palomar reported on the Community Services Commission which met and discussed new round of state grants, water fountains and fund raising.
Councilmember Pursell had no report.
Mayor Smith reported on the Mid Valley Disposal and the EmpowHER Fitness ribbon cuttings.
Mayor Smith adjourned out of Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting into Closed Session at 7:05pm.
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 Close Session into Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting and report out of Closed Session at 7:30pm.
City Attorney Noland announced there is no report.
At 7:30pm Mayor Smith adjourned the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk