THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022
6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
1700 7th Street, Sanger, California 93657
A. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council called their meeting to order at 6:04 PM.
B. OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was offered by Pastor Paul Canaday.
The flag salute was led by Mayor Eli Ontiveros
Roll Call:
Present: Mayor Eli Ontiveros, Mayor Pro T em Daniel Martinez, Councilmember Esmeralda Hurtado, Counc ilmember Michael Montelongo
Absent: Councilmember Humberto Garza
C. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
The Council by motion of Councilmember Hurtado approved the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GARZA
D. PRESENTATIONS
1. Karen Pearson, President/CEO of the Sanger Chamber of Commerce, presented their Quarterly Report.
E. PUBLIC FORUM
Raul Cantu spoke on behalf of Feda Sumrien regarding the proposed project of a mini market and restaurant at 2431 Jensen.
MINUTES OF A JOINT MEETING OF THE SANGER CITY COUNCIL AND
SANGER FINANCING AUTHORITY
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February 17, 2022
Kevin Carter said he would like to see Sanger get a share of the funds from the government infrastructure bill.
Unidentified member of the public said he was glad the Council did not vote on their pet projects and instead decided to do further research.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo pulled Item F-2 for further discussion and approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Special Meeting and Regular Meeting held on December 16, 2021.
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Payroll including Direct Deposit Nos. 55863 through 56081; Payroll Check Nos. 58289 through 58322; and Benefit Check Nos. 1752 through 1759.
4. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Police Department Monthly Report.
5. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Fire Department Monthly Report.
6. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Remote City Council Meetings Under New Brown Act Requirements (AB 361).
The Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-10 Reauthorizing Remote Teleconference Public Meetings by the City Council and All Boards, Commissions, and Standing Committees of the City in Accordance with Assembly Bill 361.
7. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Out of State Travel Request.
The City Council approved the out of state travel and training for the Fire Department Administrative Secretary to attend the National Conference on Ambulance Revenue Cycle, Management and Compliance in Las Vegas, Nevada from March 8 – 10, 2022.
8. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Final Acceptance for Road Reconstruction Project.
The City Council: 1) Accepted the work for the Reconstruction of K Street from 5th to 10th Streets, 8th Street from Faller Avenue to L Street, and Lyon Avenue from Webster Avenue to 9th Street in the amount of $1,222,590.03; and 2) Authorized recordation of the Notice of Completion with the Fresno County Recorder; and 3) Authorized payment of the 5% retention in the amount of $61,129.50 to AJ Excavation, Inc., upon expiration of the 35-day lien period.
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February 17, 2022
9. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Final Acceptance – Bethel Avenue Sidewalk and Bicycle Lanes Project.
The City Council: 1) Accepted the work for the Bethel Avenue Sidewalk and Bicycle Lanes project in the amount of $878,430.33; and 2) Authorized recordation of the Notice of Completion with the Fresno County Recorder; and 3) Authorized payment of the 5% retention in the amount of $43,921.52 to Avison Construction, Inc. upon expiration of the 35-day lien period.
10. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Acceptance of Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant.
The City Council accepted the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the amount of $5,953.00 and adopted Resolution No. 2022-11 approving a FY 2021/22 budget amendment for acceptance of the grant.
11. SUBJECT: APPROVED - State Water Resource Control Board – California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program.
The City Council approved Resolution No. 2022-12 approving a budget adjustment to the FY 2021/22 budget to record the receipt and appropriation of $136,063.82 from the State Water Resource Control Board for the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GARZA
2. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Warrants including Check Nos. 85914 through 86050.
Unidentified member of the public asked for more information about Check Nos. 85927, 85953, and 85936.
City Manager Tim Chapa advised he would have staff contact him.
G. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
The City Council called for a Recess and Convened in Joint Session with Sanger Financing Authority.
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Issuance of Sanger Financing Authority Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds.
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February 17, 2022
Public comment:
Unidentified member of the public said he hoped the Council and Staff did their due diligence because it is a lot of information.
The Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez approved Resolution No. 2022-13 of the City Council of the City of Sanger authorizing the execution and delivery by the City of a Ground, Lease Agreement, Indenture and Term Sheet in connection with the issuance of Sanger Financing Authority Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022A, approving the issuance of such bonds in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,500,000, and authorizing the execution of necessary documents and certificated and relation actions in connection with the issuance of 2022 Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds by the Sanger Financing Authority in accordance with Council’s direction during the January 20, 2022 City Council meeting. The motion was seconded by councilmember Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO
NOES: HURTADO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: G ARZA
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Issuance of Sanger Financing Authority Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds.
The City Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez approved Resolution No. 22-01 of the Board of Directors of the Sanger Financing Authority, Sanger, California, authorizing the execution and delivery by the Authority of a Ground Lease, Lease Agreement, an Indenture, an Assignment Agreement, an Escrow Agreement and a Term Sheet in connection with the issuance of Sanger Financing Authority Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022A, authorizing the issuance of such bonds in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,500,000, and authorizing the execution of necessary documents and certificates and related actions in connection with the issuance of 2022 Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds in accordance with Council’s direction approved during the January 20, 2022 City Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO
NOES: HURTADO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: G ARZA
The Council Adjourned the Joint Session and Resumed the City Council Meeting.
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Small Business Grant Program – Round Four.
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February 17, 2022
Public comment:
Karen Pearson said businesses with 10 employees are in need and businesses that opened in 2019 are in need as well.
Kevin Carter said he wondered what other things the funds can be used for.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Hurtado adopted Resolution No. 2022-14 approving Round Four of the Small Business Grant Program to distribute approximately $275,000 in remaining funds and approving Guidelines and Criteria with amendments. The Council amended the Operation Date from 2019 to 2021 and asked that Staff clearly define what a self- employed business is for qualification. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO
NOES: HURTADO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: G ARZA
H. CI TY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
1. COVID-19 Update – informational only.
City Manager Chapa provided a COVID-19 update.
2. City Manager Chapa announced that the State passed a COVID sick leave policy retroactive to January 1, 2022 and through September 30, 2022, providing paid sick leave for certain COVID related conditions.
I. MAT TERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
1. Governor’ s Reward Program.
Police Chief Greg Garner provided a summary of the Governor’s Reward Program.
2. Councilmember Hurtado asked for a consensus to place an item on a future meeting agenda to appropriate $1,000 for the Women’s History Month Celebration. Consensus was given.
3. Councilmember Montelongo asked whether the PG&E project will conflict with the softball/baseball schedule at Rotary Field and whether porta-potties with hand washing facilities can be placed at Rotary Field during project construction.
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February 17, 2022
4. Councilmember Montelongo asked for a consensus to place an item on a future meeting agenda regarding an Academy Corridor Ad Hoc Committee to include two councilmembers, city manager and community development director. Consensus was given.
J. A D JOURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their Joint Meeting at 7:47 PM.
ATTEST:
Rebeca P. Ramirez, City Clerk