THURSDAY, MAY 19, 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 6:09 PM.
B. OPENING CEREMONIES
The flag salute was led by Mayor Eli Ontiveros.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Eli Ontiveros, Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez, Councilmember Esmeralda Hurtado, Councilmember Michael Montelongo
Absent: Councilmember Humberto Garza
C. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo deleted Agenda Items F-12 and H-2 and approved the agenda as amended. 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 and CEO of the Sanger Chamber of Commerce presented their Quarterly Report.
2. Members of the Sanger CALI Youth Coalition gave a presentation regarding the Regional Advocates Countering Tobacco (ReACT) Program.
E. PUBLIC FORUM
Dr. Jerry Valadez suggested the Council order that the Measure S grant review process be revised and the 2022 proposal review process be repeated.
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Willie Lopez, Board Member of SAM Academy, said the Council needs to abide by rules of the Measure S grant guidelines.
Osvaldo Vera said boxing is a sport about endurance, respect, and discipline and it works with the kids.
Joan Lucero said the Measure S grant allocation to SAM Academy will not make it possible to run the intern program or the summer school program.
Alan said his child attends SAM Academy and he can vouch for the opportunities SAM provides for kids.
Sandy said she supports SAM Academy and her two sons attend the Saturday morning program.
She was sad to learn that they might not have funding this year.
Unidentified person said Measure S funding should go to The Boys & Girls Club because it is not faith based.
Sandra Santana, a parent in Sanger, asked that the Council reconsider the allocation to SAM Academy.
Derek & Piraporn Honda submitted public comment via email. A copy is included with these minutes as Attachment “A”.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo pulled Agenda Items F-8 and F-9 for further discussion and approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on February 3, 2022.
2. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Warrants including Check Nos. 86370 through 86584.
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Payroll including Direct Deposit Nos. 56504 through 56721; Payroll Check Nos. 58389 through 58420; and Benefit Check Nos. 1776 through 1783.
4. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Police Department Monthly Report.
5. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Fire Department Monthly Report.
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6. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Remote City Council Meetings Under New Brown Act Requirements (AB 361).
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-42 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 - Authorization to Submit Funding Application to State Water Resources Control Board Division of Financial Assistance for Well No. 19.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-43 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign and File for a Financial Assistance Application for a Financing Agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board for the planning, design, and construction of Well No. 19.
10. SUBJECT: APPROVED - 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program.
The City Council Approved Acceptance of the 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program Allocation in the amount of $5,187.00 and Adopted Resolution No. 2022- 45 to Approve the 2021/22 FY Budget Amendment.
11. SUBJECT: APPROVED - City Ordinance Relating to Fireworks.
The City Council Waived the Second Reading and Adopted Ordinance No. 2022- 05 Repealing Article IV of Chapter 30 of the Sanger City Code and Adding New Article IV to Chapter 30 of the Sanger City Code Relating to Fireworks within the City.
12. SUBJECT: DELETED - Approval of Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Award.
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
8. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB 1) Project List.
After further discussion, the Council by motion of Councilmember Hurtado adopted Resolution No. 2022-44 Approving a Project List for the 22/23 Fiscal Year Capital Improvement Program as prescribed to Satisfy the Program Objectives and Statutory Requirements of the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1). The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
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AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GARZA
9. SUBJECT: APPROVED - N Street Reconstruction Project – 5 th Street to 9th
Street Contract Award.
Public comment:
Jerry Valadez said he was pleased to hear the road on N Street will be improved. He said he was not invited to the Town Hall meeting but he applauds that the work is being done.
The Council by motion of Councilmember Hurtado: 1) Awarded the Contract including Additive Alternative No. 1 for the Project to Emmett’s Excavation, Inc. 1447 Menlo Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611, in the amount of $809,374.00, as Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder; 2) Approved a Construction Contingency for Change Orders in the amount of $80,940 (10%) for this Project; and 3) Authorized the City Manager to sign contract Documents on Behalf of the City.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GARZA
G. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Appointment to Public Financing Authority Board for the Sanger North Academy Corridor Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District.
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo appointed James Miser to fill the Remaining Public Member Position to the Public Financing Authority Board. 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
H. CITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
1. COVID-19 Update – informational only.
City Manager Tim Chapa provided a COVID-19 update.
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2. City Manager Chapa commended Public Works Director John Mulligan for the excellent work in identifying a contract to repair the swimming pool.
3. SUBJECT: DELETED - Termination of Resolution No. 2020-13, The Proclamation of a Local Emergency Due to the threat of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
I. MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Women’s Recovery Response Grant Funding and Establishment of Commission on the Status of Women and Girls.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Hurtado accepted grant funding in the amount of $25,000 and adopted Resolution No. 2022-46 to establish a local commission on the Status of Women and Girls. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GARZA
2. SUBJECT: Grant Writing and Lobbying Services.
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo awarded Grant Writing and as needed Lobbying Services to The CrisCom Company and Authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement. Further, the Council directed that CrisCom hold a workshop with the City Council and Staff present monthly reports to the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GARZA
3. SUBJECT: Boxing Ring and Equipment Purchase.
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo allocated $20,000 from the General Fund reserve to purchase a boxing ring and equipment. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GARZA
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4. Update on City Council Special Projects List.
Public Works Director John Mulligan gave an update on the City Council Special Projects.
5. Councilmember Hurtado requested and received a consensus to place an item on the next meeting agenda for out of state travel to attend the NALEO Conference.
6. Councilmember Hurtado requested and received a consensus to place an item on a future meeting agenda regarding a food pantry run by the City.
7. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez congratulated Mr. Jim Miser for his appointment to the Public Financing Authority Board.
8. Councilmember Montelongo asked about the street project at Mission Homes located in District 4.
City Engineer Josh Rogers said it is a project from 2019 that warranted repair work.
9. Councilmember Montelongo asked if there will be public notice and announcements regarding the fireworks social host ordinance.
City Manager Chapa said there will be a public campaign and social media public outreach.
10. Councilmember Montelongo asked about vacancies in the City.
City Manager Chapa said he will send a report to the Council before next meeting.
11. Councilmember Montelongo requested and received a consensus to place an item on a future meeting agenda to establish a City Council subcommittee to review the contract with the City Attorney.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 7:59 PM.
ATTEST:
Rebeca P. Ramirez, City Clerk