THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 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 6:23 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, Ma yor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez, Councilmember Humberto Garza, Councilmember Esmeralda Hurtado, Councilmember Michael Montelongo
Absent: None
C. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
The Council by motion of Councilmember Garza approved the agenda as presented. 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
D. PUBLIC FORUM
Adriana Soto Alvarez, District Representative for the Office of Senator Melissa Hurtado introduced herself to the Council and offered her assistance on any future matters.
Jasmine & Jack Nelson, members of the Sanger High Robotics team, said their Team has an opportunity to go to Texas and they are looking for donations to assist with expenses.
Osvaldo Vera said the City needs more prevention programs.
Julie Mendoza, representative of Hope Sanger, said she will personally donate $200 to the Robotics Team and challenged everyone in the room to do the same.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SANGER CITY COUNCIL
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April 7, 2022
Daniel Aschenbrenner, representative of the Sanger Firefighters Association, said the Association has declared impasse in negotiations over several different items.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Councilmember Garza approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on January 20, 2022.
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Final Acceptance – Cherry Avenue Reconstruction.
The City Council: 1) Accepted the work for Cherry Avenue Reconstruction between Bethel and Greenwood Avenues in the amount of $376,700.008; 2) Authorized recordation of the Notice of Completion with the Fresno County Recorder; and 3) Authorized payment of 5% retention in the amount of $18,835.00 to Valley Excavation, Inc. upon expiration of the 35-day lien period.
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Final Acceptance – Kelly Basin Groundwater Recharge Project.
The City Council: 1) Accepted the work for the Kelly Basin Groundwater Recharge Project in the amount of $127,962; 2) Authorized recordation of the Notice of Completion with the Fresno County Recorder; and 3) Authorized payment of 5% retention in the amount of $6,398.10 to JT2, Inc. dba Todd Companies upon expiration of the 35-day lien period.
4. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Final Acceptance – West Sanger Basin Groundwater Recharge Project.
The City Council: 1) Accepted the work for the West Sanger Basin Groundwater Recharge Project in the amount of $113,951.00; 2) Authorized recordation of the Notice of Completion with the Fresno County Recorder; and 3) Authorized payment of 5% retention in the amount of $5,697.55 to JT2, Inc. dba Todd Companies upon expiration of the 35-day lien period.
5. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Emergency Medical Services Contract Renewal.
The City Council approved the one-year extension of the contract for Emergency Medical Services with the County of Fresno and authorized the City Manager to execute the extension on behalf of the City.
6. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Boys and Girls Club Community Center Lease Renewal.
The City Council approved the Lease Agreement between the Boys and Girls Club of Fresno County and the City of Sanger to continue to operate one of their clubs within specified office space located at Sanger Community Center.
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7. SUBJECT: A PPROVED - Replacement of Granular Activated Carbon at Well No. 14 Water Treatment Plan.
The City Council awarded a contract to Calgon Carbon Corporation in an amount not to exceed $117,000 to replace the granular activated carbon at Well No. 14.
8. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Emergency Water Update - Ratification of City Manager’s Approval of Contract for Well 16 Work.
The Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-27 reviewing the emergency actions taken by the City Manager pursuant to Resolution 2021-58 and ratifying the award of emergency contract without competitive bidding for installation of site improvements at Well No. 16 at 8th Street and Quality Avenue.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
F. PUBLIC HEARING
1. SUBJECT: An Ordinance Adopting Military Equipment Use Policy per CA Assembly Bill No. 481.
The City Council held a public hearing to discuss an ordinance to adopt a Military Equipment Use Policy as required by Assembly Bill No. 481.
Public comment:
Unidentified person said having a drone is a great idea but not the other stuff.
The City Council closed the public hearing.
The City Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez waived the full reading and introduced Ordinance No. 2022-04 establishing a Military Equipment Use Policy. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO,
NOES: ONTIVEROS, GARZA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
G. CI TY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
1. COVID-19 Update – informational only.
City Manager Tim Chapa presented a COVID-19 update.
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2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Confirmation of Executive Order 22-04.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-28 confirming Executive Order 22-04 issued by the Director of Emergency Services for the City of Sanger implementing COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Policy in accordance with Senate Bill 114. 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
3. City Manager Chapa announced that the City has successfully submitted an application for drought relief funds for Well 22. He commended the City Engineer, Public Works Director, Acting Administrative Services Director, and Management Analyst for their great work that will result in funding of $3.8 million. He said Staff will bring back the agreement when available.
H. MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Councilmember Hurtado asked that the Council recognize the Sanger High Academic Decathlon Team for going to the state competition. The Council gave consensus.
2. Councilmember Hurtado said she would like to review the program in place for the Downtown Façade Program to potentially make amendments to it.
3. Councilmember Hurtado asked that the Council consider hiring a grant writer and asked that discussion be placed on a future meeting agenda. The Council gave consensus.
4. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez reminded the Council that they need to follow rules and regulations with respect to directing staff and telling them to do things. He said he has a record of supporting Police and Fire.
5. Councilmember Garza asked if there are funds in the budget to help address the request from the Robotics Team.
City Manager Chapa said he would defer to the City Attorney on whether that can be agendized but that it would be difficult to meet the timing this year.
6. Councilmember Montelongo said currently there are several issues in District 4:
a. Construction upcoming on Almond Avenue
b. Barricades left at Almond and Hawley
c. Potholes in the street at 1200 block of Hawley
d. Timeline for AT&T’s work at Rotary Field
e. Patch work on roads near Washington Academic Middle School is bad f. Issues in district 4 – Almond Avenue is up for construction 2023/24 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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7. Councilmember Hurtado matched Ms. Mendoza’s $200 donation to the Robotics Team.
8. Mayor Ontiveros matched Ms. Mendoza’s $200 donation to the Robotics Team.
9. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez matched Ms. Mendoza’s $200 donation to the Robotics Team.
10. Mayor Ontiveros said he received a request from Mr. Tom Nicholson to place an ad in the Hall of Fame and asked that discussion be placed on a future meeting agenda.
Consensus was given.
I. A
D JOURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 7:13 PM.
ATTEST:
Rebeca P. Ramirez, City Clerk