THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022
6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
1700 7th Street, Sanger, California 93657
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Council called their meeting to order at 6:05 PM.
The Council observed a moment of silence for Fowler Mayor David Cardenas who passed away on March 11, 2022.
B. OPENING CEREMONIES
The flag salute was led by Mayor Eli Ontiveros.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Eli Ontiveros, Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez, Councilmember H umberto Garza, Councilmember Esmeralda Hurtado, Councilmember Michael Montelongo
Absent: None
C. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo approved the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Garza and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
D. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. Woman of the Year Award.
The Council announced Delores Gonzalez as the City of Sanger 2022 Woman of the Year. Frank Gonzalez accepted the award on behalf of Ms. Gonzalez.
2. The City Council introduced newly appointed Police Officer Eddie Castrejon, newly promoted Corporal Henry Diaz and newly promoted Corporal Angela Yambupah.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SANGER CITY COUNCIL
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E. PUBLIC HEARING
1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing No. 5 Regarding City Council District Boundary Adjustments.
The City Council held a public hearing to review the final map and introduce Ordinance No. 2022-03 to adjust the boundaries of City Council Election Districts.
No public comment was offered.
The Council closed the public hearing.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo waived full reading and introduced Ordinance No. 2022-03 Amending Chapter 2, Article II of the Sanger City Code Regarding By- District Elections, Adjusting the Boundaries of City Council Election Districts as Required by Law. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOTES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
F. PRESENTATIONS
1. Measure S Grantee Quarterly Reports.
a. The Boys & Girls Club presented its quarterly report to the Council.
b. SAM Academy presented its quarterly report to the Council.
G. PUBLIC FORUM
Cheryl Senn announced the formation of a new non-profit organization, Sanger Police Foundation, to support and provide resources for underfunded police programs. Their first fundraiser will be held on May 20, 2022, at Kings River Winery.
Kevin Carter said he believes the City should hire a grant writer to help get some money for the City.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
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1. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Warrants including Check Nos. 86051 through 86216.
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Payroll including Direct Deposit Nos. 56082 through 58347; Payroll Check Nos. 58323 through 58358; and Benefit Check Nos. 1760 through 1767.
3. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Police Department Monthly Report.
4. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Fire Department Monthly Report.
5. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Remote City Council Meetings Under New Brown Act Requirements (AB 361).
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-16 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.
6. SUBJECT: A PPROVED - Ordinance No. 2022-02 Relating to Towing Services.
The City Council waived the second reading in full and adopted Ordinance No. 2022-02 Repealing Article III of Chapter 86 of the Sanger City Code and Adding New Article III to Chapter 86 Relating to Towing Services.
7. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Faller Avenue and Lincoln Park Sidewalk Project.
The City Council: 1) Awarded the contract for the project to Witbro, Inc. dba Seal Rite Paving and Grading, 4237 W. Swift Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722, in the amount of $171,839.00, as lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and 2) Approved a construction contingency for change orders in the amount of $17,200 (10%) for this project; and 3) Authorized the City Manager to execute contract documents on behalf of the City.
8. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Sanger Sidewalk Gap Closure Project.
The City Council: 1) Awarded the contract for the project to Witbro, Inc. dba Seal Rite Paving and Grading, 4237 W. Swift Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722, in the amount of $106,408.00, as lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and 2) Approved a construction contingency for change orders in the amount of $10,700 (10%) for this project; and 3) Authorized the City Manager to execute contract documents on behalf of the City.
9. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-17, initiating proceedings to levy the annual assessment for Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1.
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10. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-18, initiating proceedings to levy the annual assessment for Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2.
11. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Dedication and Acceptance of Public Street and Utility Easement for Muscat Avenue.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-19, which: 1) Dedicates a public street and utility easement within the existing footprint of Muscat Avenue from a fee title parcel owned by the City of Sanger; and 2) Authorizes the City Manager to sign the Deed on behalf of the City; and 3) Accepts the right-of-way dedication for public street and utility purposes for Muscat Avenue.
12. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Consultant Services Agreement with 4 Creeks, Inc.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-20 approving consultant services agreement between the City of Sanger and 4 Creeks, Inc., relating to the North and Greenwood Residential Project and authorized the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City.
13. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Budget Amendment for Wildland Protection Grant.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-21 authorizing the budget amendment in the amount of $333,333 due to a grant award from the California State Budget Act.
14. SUBJECT: APPROVED - 2022Q2 Quarterly Allocations to Measure S Grant Recipients.
The City Council authorized the 2022Q2 quarterly allocation to Boys & Girls Club in the amount of $18,500, and to SAM Academy in the amount of $19,000.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Garza and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
I. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - City Water System Update.
Public Works Director John Mulligan provided an update on the City’s Water System.
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J. CI TY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
1. COVID-19 Update – informational only.
City Manager Tim Chapa provided a COVID-19 update.
2. SUBJECT: Confir mation of Executive Order 22-03.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Hurtado adopted Resolution No. 2022-22 confirming Executive Order 22-03 issued by the Director of Emergency Services for the City of Sanger lifting the indoor masking for vaccinated persons and reopening City Hall on February 16, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
3. City Manager Chapa announced that he issued an offer of employment to Patrick Chaffee for the Administrative Services Director. Mr. Chaffee has accepted the offer and he comes to the City with a lot of fund accounting experience. His start date is April 18, 2022.
4. City Manager Chapa provided an update on the annexation process. He said since 2018 staff has been moving forward to complete North Academy annexation and currently at the last step for LAFCo. A letter of opposition was submitted to LAFCo which has caused a delay in LAFCo’s decision from last Thursday to April 13, 2022.
K. MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. SUBJECT: Special Projects List.
Public comment:
Kevin Carter said he has a hard time giving money to private business owners and property owners and if the Council decides to do so they should include something regarding matching funds.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo: 1) Approved Resolution No. 2022- 23 approving projects for expenditures under the $800,000 amount for Council determination pursuant to the FY 2021-2022 budget; and 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-24 approving a budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021- 22 budget to record the revenue estimation and appropriation of $800,000 from the General Fund Balance. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
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AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Budget Amendment for Women’s History Month Celebration.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Hurtado adopted Resolution No. 2022-25 authorizing the budget amendment in the amount of $1,000 for Women’s History Month Celebration. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
3. SUBJECT: North Academy Corridor Ad Hoc Com mittee.
Public comment:
Kevin Carter said the Council is creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo adopted Resolution No. 2022-26 to establish a North Academy Corridor Ad Hoc Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Garza and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
4. Councilmember Esmeralda Hurtado announced the California Commission on Status of Women and Girls has granted Sanger an award under the Women’s Recovery Response Grant Program.
5. Councilmember Montelongo said REACT will be making a public opinion survey presentation to Council regarding tobacco products.
6. Councilmember Montelongo said he participated in a ride along with the Police Department.
7. Mayor Ontiveros said he met with the City Manager, Police Chief and Councilmember Hurtado regarding public safety in the community.
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L. AD JOURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 7:55 PM.
ATTEST:
Rebeca P. Ramirez, City Clerk