THE JOINT MEETING OF THE KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL, BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
KINGSBURG REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Joint Meeting Minutes
June 17, 2026
Council Chamber, 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631 (559)897-5821 Invocation was given by Pastor John Dostal, Concordia Lutheran, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Staci Smith.
Call to Order and Roll Call for each entity: This meeting is a joint meeting of the Kingsburg City Council, the Board of Directors of the City of Kingsburg Public Financing Authority and the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency of the Kingsburg Redevelopment Agency. During the joint meeting, the members of the Kingsburg City Council will be concurrently sitting as the members of the Board of Directors of the City of Kingsburg Public Financing Authority and the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency of the Kingsburg Redevelopment Agency: Mayor Smith called the joint meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order at 6:01pm.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: David Silva, Vince Palomar, Laura North, Brandon Pursell and Mayor Staci Smith.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
APPROVE JOINT MEETING AGENDA: A motion was made by Council Member Palomar, seconded by Council Member Pursell, to approve the agenda, as published. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Charlie Soto, resident, spoke about the flags around town.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Pursell, seconded by Council Member North, to approve the items appearing on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
(To be approved only by City Council)
1. Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the June 2, 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 26, 2026, through June 8, 2026, as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Rachelle Resendez.
Sponsor: Finance Department
Kingsburg City Council, City of Kingsburg Public Financing Authority and Board of Directors of the Successor Agency ofthe Kingsburg Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting Minutes June 17, 2026
3. Kingsburg Planning Commission Appointment- Affirm Mayor Smith’s appointment of Rajbir Singh to the Kingsburg Planning Commission to a term that is set to expire November 2027.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-018.5 and Accept the Funding Claim for Local Transportation Funds (TDA) and State Transit Assistance Funds (STAF) apportionment and authorize the Finance Director to sign and submit the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Transportation Funding Claim.- Staff Report by Finance Director Alma Colado.
Sponsor: Finance Department
5. Approve the proposed 07/01/2026 Salary Chart. – Staff Report by Assistant City Manager Christina Windover
Sponsor: Assistant City Manager’s Office
6. Review the proposed project list for FY 2026/27 SB1 and adopt Resolution 2026-019 as presented. - Staff Report by City Engineer Dave Peters
Sponsor- Engineering Department
(To be approved only by Board of Directors of the Successor Agency of the Kingsburg Redevelopment Agency)
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.
7. Approval of Kingsburg Redevelopment Successor Agency Minutes - Approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on June 18, 2025 as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
(To be approved only by Board of Directors of the Kingsburg Public Financing Authority) A motion was made by Council Member Silva, seconded by Council Member Palomar, to approve the items appearing on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
8. Approval of Kingsburg Financing Authority Minutes - Approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on June 18, 2025 as prepared by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.
Sponsor: City Clerk’s Office
REGULAR CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING—CONSIDER 2026/2027 FISCAL YEAR RECOMMENDED EXECUTIVE BUDGET- Staff Report prepared by City Manager Alexander Henderson Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
At 6:07pm Mayor Smith opened the Public Hearing.
Kingsburg City Council, City of Kingsburg Public Financing Authority and Board of Directors of the Successor Agency ofthe Kingsburg Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting Minutes June 17, 2026
City Manager Alexander Henderson presented the budget in accordance with the City Charter. The proposed 2026/2027 budget has an all funds amount of $39,117,835. The budget also includes $7.7M for twenty-seven capital improvement projects.
An adopted Budget marks an end of the annual process of evaluating the City’s fiscal health, community priorities, infrastructure needs, and daily operations. The budget does not include any changes to staffing across the organization. We are anticipating a surplus from FY26 that will be appropriately allocated after the audit is complete.
Mr. Henderson thanked Finance Director Alma Colado and staff members for their work on it.
There was no council discussion.
At 6:09pm Mayor Smith opened Public Comment. There was none. Public comment was closed at 6:09pm.
Mayor Smith closed the Public Hearing at 6:09pm
Council Member Silva motioned, seconded by Council Member Pursell, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-020- approving the City of Kingsburg 2026/2027 Fiscal Year Budget; including the Kingsburg Public Finance Authority and Successor Agency of the Kingsburg Redevelopment Agency budgets. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING— LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 93-01- CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT AND
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027- Staff Report prepared by Finance Director Alma Colado (Action only by the City Council)
Sponsor: Finance Department
At 6:10pm Mayor Smith opened the Public Hearing.
Finance Director Alma Colado reported that the annual Landscape and Lighting District assessment funds the maintenance of landscaping, lighting, parks, irrigation, and related public improvements. The proposed FY 2026/27 assessment levy is $119,142, an increase of $2,301 from the current fiscal year.
There was no council discussion.
At 6:12pm Mayor Smith opened Public Comment. There was none. Public comment was closed at 6:12pm.
Mayor Smith closed the Public Hearing at 6:12pm
Council Member North motioned, seconded by Council Member Palomar, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-021 ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the City’s Kingsburg City Council, City of Kingsburg Public Financing Authority and Board of Directors of the Successor Agency ofthe Kingsburg Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting Minutes June 17, 2026
Landscaping and Lighting Assessments Districts. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Gann Limit Adoption for 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget Figures- Staff Report Prepared by Finance Director Alma Colado
(Action only by the City Council)
Sponsor: Finance Department
Finance Director Alma Colado presented the annual Gann Appropriations Limit calculation for FY 2026/27 and recommended using the Fresno County growth factor to establish the City's appropriations limit. Staff reported that the City's appropriations remain well below the constitutional spending limit.
Council Member Palomar motioned, seconded by Council Member Silva, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-022 approving the Gann Limit calculation for 2026-27 Fiscal Year using the County Growth percentage. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Community Facilities District 2017-01 FY 2026-2027 Levy- Staff Report prepared by City Manager Alexander Henderson
(Action only by the City Council)
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
City Manager Henderson reviewed the purpose of CFD No. 2017-01 and noted that preventative roadwork is anticipated in the Summerlyn subdivision. A future budget amendment will be brought forward once the project scope, timeline, and budget are finalized. Council requested a breakdown of how it is being spent, and asked about alley improvements.
Council Member Pursell motioned, seconded by Council Member Palomar, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-023 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Kingsburg, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2017-1 (Public Services District) Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 authorize the City Manager to execute the Intent to Levy Letter. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions for APN: 39610216 (1600 Draper St.) - Staff Report prepared by City Manager Alexander Henderson (Action only by the City Council)
Sponsor: City Manager’s Office
City Manager Henderson reviewed the City's current City Hall facilities, noting that existing office space is fully occupied and limits future growth. Staff also discussed long-term planning efforts, including the acquisition of property for a future City Hall and Emergency Operations Center and the City's receipt of $1 million in federal funding for the project.
Charlie Soto, resident, spoke that he would like the City to build a new school and City Hall to move to Washington School.
Kingsburg City Council, City of Kingsburg Public Financing Authority and Board of Directors of the Successor Agency ofthe Kingsburg Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting Minutes June 17, 2026
Council Member North noted that enrollment is down, and that the elementary school district is not in need of a new school.
Council Member North motioned, seconded by Council Member Palomar, to adopt Resolution 2026-024 approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions for the purchase and sale of that certain real property commonly known as 1600 Draper Street Kingsburg, California (APN: 396-102-16) and authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement, the Secured Promissory Note and Deed of Trust securing the Promissory Note and any other documents required to consummate the purchase and sale transaction. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Cancellation of the July 1, 2026 Meeting. Next Regular Meeting will be July 15, 2026
COUNCIL REPORTS/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Silva spoke about economic development, including the new restaurant Chicken Nation. He reported on the Kingsburg Healthcare District meeting and what grants were awarded.
Council Member North reported on the issues with solar at SKF, the concerts in park and the multiple ribbon cuttings at the Chamber of Commerce.
Council Member Palomar reported on upcoming meetings.
Council Member Pursell reported on meeting with Senator Hurtado for potential future funding.
He invited the community to come to the 3rd of July celebration.
Mayor Smith reported on upcoming meetings.
At 6:48pm Mayor Smith adjourned the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk