THURSDAY, MAY 5, 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 6:02 PM.
B. OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was offered by Pastor Ramon Bonilla.
The flag salute was led by Mayor Eli Ontiveros.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Eli Ontiveros, Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez, Councilmember Humberto Garza, Councilmember Esmeralda Hurtado, Councilmember Michael Montelongo
Absent: None
C. A GENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo deleted Agenda Item F-1 and approved the agenda as amended. 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. The City Council proclaimed May 15 through May 21, 2022 National Public Works Week and recognized all Public Works Employees.
2. The City Council proclaimed May 1 through May 7, 2022 Municipal Clerks Week.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SANGER CITY COUNCIL
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E. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
F. PRESENTATIONS
1. REACT.
This item was deleted from Agenda.
G. P UBLIC FORUM
Kevin Carter said a bus is still parked on N Street. There is an old mattress, car parts and trash on the railroad tracks at the end of Greenwood Avenue.
Tom Nicholson announced the Sanger Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet will be held on Saturday.
Unidentified person said the filters at the Community Center need to be changed.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
I. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
The City Council called for a Recess and Convened in Joint Session with Sanger Financing Authority.
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Resolution Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of an Indenture and Term Sheet in Connection with the Issuance of City of Sanger 2022A Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, and Related Actions.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Garza approved Resolution 2022-40 of the City Council of the City of Sanger, Authorizing the Execution and Delivery by the City of an Indenture and Term Sheet in connection with the issuance of City of Sanger 2022A Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Approving the Issuance of Such Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $4,200,000, and Authorizing the Execution of Necessary Documents and Certificates and Related Actions, 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, GARZA, MONTELONGO
NOES: HURTADO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Resolution Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of an Escrow Agreement in Connection with the Issuance of City of Sanger 2022A Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, and Related Actions.
The Sanger Financing Authority by motion of Board Member Garza approved Resolution 2022- 03 of the Financing Authority of the City of Sanger, Authorizing the Execution and Delivery by the Authority of an Escrow Agreement in connection with the issuance of City of Sanger 2022A Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, and Authorizing the Execution of Necessary Documents and Certificates and Related Actions, in accordance with Council’s direction approved during the January 20, 2022 City Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, GARZA, MONTELONGO
NOES: HURTADO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Resolution Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of an Indenture and Term Sheet in Connection with the Issuance of City of Sanger 2022B Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, and Related Actions.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo approved Resolution 2022-41 of the City Council of the City of Sanger, Authorizing the Execution and Delivery by the City of an Indenture and Term Sheet in connection with the issuance of City of Sanger 2022B Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, Approving the Issuance of Such Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $7,000,000, and Authorizing the Execution of Necessary Documents and Certificates and Related Actions, in accordance with Council’s direction approved during the January 20, 2022 City Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Garza and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, GARZA, MONTELONGO
NOES: HURTADO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
4. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Resolution Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of an Escrow Agreement in Connection with the Issuance of City of Sanger 2022B Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, and Related Actions.
The Sanger Financing Authority by motion of Board Member Garza approved Resolution 2022- 04 of the Financing Authority of the City of Sanger, Authorizing the Execution and Delivery by the Authority of an Escrow Agreement in connection with the issuance of City of Sanger 2022B Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, and Authorizing the Execution of Necessary Documents and Certificates and Related Actions, in accordance with Council’s direction approved during the January 20, 2022 City Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
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AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, GARZA, MONTELONGO
NOES: HURTADO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
The City Council adjourned their Joint Session and resumed the City Council meeting.
5. SUBJECT: Introduction/1 st reading of Fireworks Ordinance.
Public comment:
Osvaldo Vera said the City should worry about real problems like drugs in the City.
Lewis Linney, Vice President of TNT Fireworks, said illegal fireworks is a statewide issue and he supports the ordinance.
Kevin Carter said the City should go a step further and address the gunfire at New Year’s.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo waived the full reading and introduced Ordinance no. 2022-05 regarding fireworks within the City of Sanger. 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
6. SUBJECT: Measure S Gang/Drug Prevention/Intervention Services Grant Program Awards for FY 2022/23.
Public comment:
Osvaldo Vera said he supports providing money to the organizations.
Fred Ratzlaff, retired teacher, coach, vice principal, and principal, said his participation in Sanger Young Life is the most rewarding adventure he’s taken.
Mia Geil said she does not support any proposal to increase the amount of funds to be donated and that $100,000 is sufficient.
Stephanie Reyes thanked the Council for considering the grant awards.
Willie Lopez said the community has many organizations that offer good things to the youth.
Leonard Carrillo, SAM Board Member, said all organizations have great programs and they should all be funded equally.
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Frank Gonzalez said he understands giving a little more to a new program because it may need more help.
Bobbi-Ann Phillips thanked the Council for their continued support and acknowledged that their choices are not easy but they are valuable.
Councilmember Montelongo made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Citizen’s Oversight Committee to award $35,000 to the Boys & Girls Club, $15,000 to SAM Academy, and $50,000 to Sanger Young Life. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: GARZA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
J. CI TY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
1. COVID-19 Update – informational only.
City Manager Tim Chapa provided a COVID-19 update.
K. MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCI MEMBERS
1. Consideration and/or direction for allocation of remaining funds from $800,000 already allocated for Council-initiated projects.
a. SUBJECT: Consideration of Grant writing/advocacy options:
i) issuance of Request for Quotes (RFQ) for consultant grant writer services, ii) resumption of contract services with the most recent consultant grant writer, CrisCom at same terms through June 2023, iii) Creation of a full time Grant Writer staff position, iv) combination of above options.
Public comment:
Kevin Carter said he is happy to see this item moving forward and would like to know the pros and cons of options two and three.
Councilmember Garza made a motion to adopt option two, resumption of contract services with CrisCom through June 2023. The motion failed for lack of second.
Mayor Ontiveros made a motion to resume services provided by CrisCom until a grant writer position is created and filled internally. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
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AYES: ONTIVEROS, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: MARTINEZ
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
b. Consideration and/or direction to purchasing boxing club equipment.
After discussion, the Council gave consensus to direct Staff to bring back the item for action to appropriate $20,000 and approve purchase.
2. Councilmember Montelongo said he would like to see another person in the Recreation Department and that he will bring it up during budget workshops.
3. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez thanked Public Works staff for fixing the sidewalk at Bethel and 5
th Street and for their work during the community clean up last Saturday.
4. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez requested and received a consensus to issue a proclamation to recognize State Farm Insurance for 100 years in business, and Ken Sieve for 48 years in business.
5. Councilmember Hurtado requested and received a consensus to place an item on the next meeting agenda to consider out of state travel for her to attend the NALEO Conference in Chicago.
L.
ADJ OURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 9:12 PM.
ATTEST:
Rebeca P. Ramirez, City Clerk