Kingsburg City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 5, 2026
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation was given by Pastor James Gravell, Assemblies of God Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Staci Smith.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mayor Staci Smith called the regular meeting of the Kingsburg City Council to order at 6:01 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: David Silva, Vince Palomar, Brandon Pursell, and Mayor Staci Smith.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Laura North.
APPROVE 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 of those members present.
PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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 of those members present.
1. Approval of City Council Minutes: Approve the minutes from the July 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 July 7, 2026, through July 27, 2026, as prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Rachelle Resendez.
Sponsor: Finance Department
3. Waive the second reading of the Ordinance and adopt Ordinance 2026-02, an ordinance of the City of Kingsburg amending Section 17.16.040 of Chapter 17.16 of Title 17 of the Kingsburg Municipal Code Adding Cemeteries and Related Uses as Conditional Uses in the Resource Conservation and Open Space Zone District with the following recital constituting the second reading of the title of the Ordinance:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KINGSBURG AMENDING SECTION 17.16.040 OF CHAPTER 17.16 OF TITLE 17 OF THE KINGSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING
CEMETERIES AND RELATED USES AS CONDITIONAL USES IN THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND OPEN SPACE ZONE DISTRICT”.
- Staff Report prepared by Community Development Director Holly Owen Sponsor: Community Development Department
REGULAR CALENDAR
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
August 5, 2026
Kingsburg Senior Center Meal Program Update FY 25-26 – Staff Report by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda
Presentation by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda Sponsor: Community Services Department
Informational – No Action Deemed Necessary
Community Services Director Adam Castaneda reported that the Senior Center served 9,943 meals during Fiscal Year 2025-26. He noted that membership has declined and Senior Inc. is focused on increasing participation. Meals are served to residents from Kingsburg and surrounding communities, with a potential pilot program being considered to transport seniors to the center by trolley. Councilmember Silva commended the staff and meal program. Castaneda stated that breakfast is served from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:00 a.m. to noon, with a suggested $3 donation; no one is turned away for inability to pay.
No public comment was received.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Henderson reported that the Police Department issued a school safety reminder and noted that several local firefighters were assisting with fires in Oregon and the Grapevine area. Mayor Smith asked whether the crosswalk on 14th Avenue would be completed before school resumes. Mr. Henderson stated he would follow up on the status.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Brief report by Council members on City related functions as authorized by the Brown Act.
Councilmember Silva reported that several businesses are progressing toward opening, including Chicken Nation.
Councilmember Palomar reported that the Community Services Commission met and discussed the Proposition 68 grant and a potential Kingsburg Cares Day.
Councilmember Pursell reported that COG discussed the County’s decision to conduct a survey regarding the citizen-proposed ballot measure and noted that the proponents have contacted the State regarding potential emergency legislation to circumvent the process.
Mayor Smith reported that the Finance Committee will meet on August 24. She also provided a BID update, noting that the Holiday Kickoff is scheduled for the first Saturday in November and that Human Kind is seeking a downtown location for a pop-up event. She also noted that the Crabb family has established a nonprofit and will host a pickleball tournament on September 26 as a fundraiser. Mayor Smith also reported that the Chamber mixer at the Historic Park was well attended.
Mayor Smith adjourned out of Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting into Closed Session at 6:19pm.
Government Code Section; 54956.8
Conference With Real Estate Negotiator
Kingsburg City Council Minutes
August 5, 2026
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 6:59pm.
City Attorney Noland announced there is no report.
At 6:59pm Mayor Smith adjourned the Regular Kingsburg City Council Meeting.
Submitted by:
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Abigail Palsgaard, City Clerk