Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 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 6:15 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 Tem Daniel Martin ez, Councilmember Humberto Garza, Councilmember Esmeralda Hurtado, Counc ilmember Michael Montelongo
Absent: None
C. A GENDA 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. P UBLIC FORUM
Paul Canaday, Pastor of member of the community, thanked the Council for considering Hope Sanger’s proposal in the next budget year.
Julie Mendoza said the Homeless Initiative proposal is one of Council’s nine priorities.
Brenda, resident of Vista Del Monte Mobile Home Park, thanked the City for hiring three additional firefighters and said the City needs to hire more paramedics.
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Sue Stabler said the City has limited the funding for Fire and Ambulance personnel.
An unidentified person said the City needs to do more for Fire personnel. He said they are committed and want to serve and the City currently has a lot of rookies which puts the people in danger.
Gene Fox said he has lived in Sanger since 2017 and he and his wife moved to Sanger for the small-town values. He urged the City Council to show support for paramedics.
Julio Hernandez, a 40-year resident of Sanger, said he supports the Sanger Fire Department, paramedics and all first responders and volunteers. He said the City has no excuse to not hire more staff.
Heather Pallas, a full-time resident of Sanger for four and a half years, said her husband is a bilingual firefighter for Sanger. He was a volunteer since 2009 and responded to the Minkler incident in 2010. She said if the Council continues to ignore the issues the City will be without adequate fire services.
George, 30-year citizen of Sanger, asked the Council to think about the people of Sanger. He said it takes 30 minutes to fill a sink with water.
Enrique Valdez said the City has no water pressure and residents are paying their bills every month. He asked the Council to make the best decision.
Rolinda Hernandez, resident of Sanger, said she supports the Fire Department where she worked for nine years. She said people will not apply in Sanger if the city cannot get through the contract with the Association.
Todd Wilson, 23 year veteran of the Fire Department and Treasurer of the Sanger Firefighter’s Association, said a lot of people are concerned and that he appreciates the Council listening to the comments.
An unidentified person said the City has failed as far as the water issues go. He said the City put the people in jeopardy with Walmart shutting down.
Reina Hernandez said she has heard stories about the issues with the City and firefighters and asked the Council to make sure they get their pay.
Zulema Cisneros said the City Council was voted in to provide what is best for the City. She said residents have been asking for softball fields and still nothing.
Moses Esperza said he supports Sanger firefighters and asked the Council to provide and support Sanger Fire and EMS with what they need.
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E. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo pulled Agenda Item E-2 and approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on March 3, 2022.
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Payroll including Direct Deposit Nos. 56722 through 57038; Payroll Check Nos. 58421 through 58466; and Benefit Check Nos. 1784 through 1795.
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 City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-48 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 - Ordinance No. 2022-03 Regarding City Council District Boundary Adjustments.
The City Council waived full reading and adopted 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 Garza and approved by the following vote:
AYES: O NTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
2. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Warrants including Check Nos. 86585 through 86756.
Public comment:
An unidentified person asked where the petty cash goes in reference to Warrant No. 86694.
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City Manager Tim Chapa replied that the normal process is to reimburse employees for expenses and then replenish the petty cash fund.
F. PUBLIC HEARING
1. SUBJECT: F iscal Year 2022-2023 Preliminary Budget Presentation.
The City Council held a public hearing to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Preliminary Budget.
Public comment:
Bob said he would like to see Sanger get a dispatch center.
Julie Mendoza said the homeless issue should be a top priority.
An unidentified person said taking care of the homeless is a valid point and having our own dispatch is a great idea.
Kevin Carter said downtown revitalization is at the top of the list but infrastructure should be as well. He said the wastewater treatment plan needs to be addressed.
The City Council closed the public hearing.
By consensus, the Council gave the following direction:
1) One additional full-time staff member in the Parks & Recreation Division 2) Increase one part time Code Enforcement Officer position to full time 3) Consider Homeless Initiative proposal
2. SUBJECT: Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Distr ict No. 1.
The City Council held a public hearing to discuss the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1.
Public comment:
None
The Council closed the public hearing.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Hurtado approved Resolution No. 2022-49 confirming diagram and assessment for the annual levy of assessments for Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for FY 2022-23 and directed the City Clerk to record the resolution with the Fresno County Office of the Auditor-Controller. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Garza and approved by the following vote:
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AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
3. SUBJECT: Landsc ape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2.
The City Council held a public hearing to discuss the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2.
Public comment:
None
The Council closed the public hearing.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo approved Resolution No. 2022-50 confirming diagram and assessment for the annual levy of assessments for Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 and directed the City Clerk to record the resolution with the Fresno County Office of the Auditor-Controller. 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
G. CIT Y MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
1. COVID-19 Update – informational only.
City Manager Tim Chapa provided a COVID-19 update.
H. MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. SUBJECT: Request from City Attorney for Increase in Legal Services Rates and Approval of Amendment to Legal Services Agreement.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Hurtado approved Amendment No. 1 to Legal Services Agreement with Montoy Law Corporation. 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
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2. Councilmember Hurtado requested and received a consensus to bring back an item to Council regarding an emergency drought plan.
3. Councilmember Montelongo requested and received consensus to issue a proclamation to St. Mary’s Church for its 100-year anniversary.
4. Councilmember Montelongo said he is concerned with the low water pressure at the Blossom Trail and Sanger Crossing apartment complexes and at Pitman Farms.
5. Mayor Ontiveros said there are trees at Greenwood Park that could be diseased.
I. ADJ OU
RNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 9:16 PM.
ATTEST:
Rebeca P. Ramirez, City Clerk