Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council
THURSDAY, JULY 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 6:01 PM.
B. OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was offered by Pastor Paul Canaday.
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez, Councilmember Humbe rto Garza, Councilmember Esmeralda Hurtado, Counci lmember Michael Montelongo
Absent: Mayor Eli Ontiveros
C. A GENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
The Council by motion of Councilmember Garza deleted Agenda Item G-1 and approved the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: ONTIVEROS
D. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. Fire Chief Greg Tarascou introduced new Firefighters Nicolas Boatman, Luke Gregerson, and Mackey West.
E. P UBLIC FORUM
Berdett Bevans said the City is not giving Sanger firefighters their due raises. He said the water pressure has been low for many months.
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Osvaldo Vera said the Council is doing a good job.
An unidentified person said Sanger is Fresno County’s third largest city yet no downtown and bad water pressure that is endangering citizens.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Councilmember Garza pulled Agenda Items F-3 and F-4 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 March 17, 2022.
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Remote City Council Meetings under new Brown Act Requirements (AB361).
The Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-57 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.
5. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Letter of Support for CalRecycle Application.
The City Council authorized the City Manager to sign a Letter of Support authorizing the County of Fresno to submit CalRecycle grant application for the Used Oil Payment Program on behalf of the City of Sanger.
6. SUBJECT: APPROVED - CalRecycle SB1383 Local Assistance Grant Program.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-58 approving a budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget to record the receipt and appropriation of $39,578.00 from the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for the SB1383 Local Assistance Grant Program.
7. SUBJECT: APPROVED - O Street Reconstruction Project – North Avenue to 10th Street Contract Award.
T he City Council: 1) awarded the contract for the project to Emmett Valley Construction, 9662 W. Kearney Blvd., Fresno, CA 93706, in the amount of $1,188,177.00, as lowest responsive and responsible bidder; 2) approved a construction contingency for change orders in the amount of $118,818.00 (10%) for this project; 3) authorized the City Manager to execute contract documents on behalf of the City; and 4) approved a budget amendment to recognize additional federal STBG revenue for the project.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: ONTIVEROS
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3. SUBJECT: TABLED - Cancellation of the August 4, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting.
Public comment:
An unidentified person said if the Council will not have a regular meeting, it would be a good time to have a meeting for public forum.
Berdett Bevans said the Council should have a short meeting as a roundtable to throw questions back and forth.
Councilmember Hurtado made a motion to deny the cancellation of the regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 4, 2022. The motion failed for lack of second.
The Council by motion of councilmember Hurtado voted to table the item to the July 21, 2022, City Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: ONTIVEROS
4. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Out of State Travel- ICMA Annual Conference.
Public comment:
An unidentified person said they agree that the City Manager should attend the conference.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo authorized Out of State travel for City Manager Chapa to attend the ICMA Annual Conference in Columbus, OH, September 17 – 21, 2022. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Garza and approved by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: ONTIVEROS
G. PUBLIC HEARING
1. SUBJECT: DELETED - Zoning Ordinance Amendment.
R ECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a public hearing, waive the full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2022-06 Amending Chapter 90 of the Sanger City Code.
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H. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Sanger North Academy Corridor Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP).
Public comment:
An unidentified person said the Council should look at downtown and spend a fraction on fixing it.
Berdett Bevans said he does not understand why nothing has been done downtown.
The City Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez adopted Resolution No. 2022-59 to approve the Sanger North Academy Corridor Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP), the formation of the EIFD, and the allocation of the City’s Incremental Property Tax in such District pursuant to Government Code Section 53398.75 Et.
Seq. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Garza and approved by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: ONTIVEROS
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4).
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo waived the full reading and introduced Ordinance No. 2022-07 Repealing Article V of Chapter 82 of the City of Sanger City Code and Adopting New Article V to Chapter 82 relating to Urban Stormwater Quality Management. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Garza and approved by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: ONTIVEROS
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - PG&E Easement – Muscat Avenue.
The Council by motion of Councilmember Garza adopted Resolution No. 2022-60 approving Easement Deed LD#2214-22-10007, authorizing and directing the City Manager to take all action reasonably necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of the Resolution, including the execution of all documents, forms, or agreements subject to approval as to legal form by the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
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AYES: MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: ONTIVEROS
I. CI TY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
1. COVID-19 Update – informational only.
City Manager Tim Chapa provided a COVID-19 update.
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Recission of Resolution No. 2020-13, the Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to the threat of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Council by motion of Councilmember Hurtado adopted Resolution No. 2022-61 rescinding Resolution No. 2020-13 and thereby terminating the Proclamation of a Local Emergency related to COVID-19 and certain related Executive Orders issued by the Director of Emergency Services and ratified by the City Council. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Garza and approved by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: ONTIVEROS
3. City Manager Chapa announced the L AFCo protest hearing is scheduled for July 25, 2022, on the annexation process. He said Staff anticipates no protests.
4. City Manager Chapa said there was an i ssue at the community pool a week ago and the pool was closed to the public. Various steps were taken to drain and clean the pool. Sanger Unified School District allowed the City the use of the WAMS pool until the community pool is back up and running.
5. City Manager Chapa said there is not much change to the water pressure issue.
Well 2a is undergoing rehab and Staff is awaiting a pump for the repair.
6. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez requested an update on the new well.
City Manager Chapa said when Well 16 underwent a final test, it indicated that the well would not be producing the gallons per minute that was expected. Staff is revisiting Well 16 with the goal of bringing it into operation.
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J. MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Consideration of a power outage plan per request from Councilmember Hurtado.
Councilmember Hurtado said she wants to make sure the City is considering all scenarios ahead of an emergency and to make sure we plan ahead to avoid negative effects on wells and tanks.
City Manager Chapa said Staff will come back to Council with a presentation.
2. Consideration of a City food pantry per request from Councilmember Hurtado.
Councilmember Hurtado said she would like to have a food pantry for all residents.
Councilmember Montelongo said there are churches in town that do food giveaways that is free to the public.
Councilmember Hurtado and Councilmember Montelongo will work together on determining the potential need for a food pantry.
3. Councilmember Montelongo asked that Staff send an email to the Council with a status of the Council projects.
4. Councilmember Montelongo asked about the status of the COVID grants.
City Manager Chapa said a preliminary list will be available on Monday.
5. Councilmember Montelongo said he has been receiving calls regarding the water issue and that some parts of town are getting no water at all.
6. Councilmember Garza said he is receiving calls of concern as well.
By consensus, the City Council requested a water update be placed on the next meeting agenda.
7. Councilmember Montelongo requested and received a consensus to place an item on a future meeting agenda regarding teleworking.
8. Councilmember Hurtado requested and received a consensus to place an item on a future meeting agenda regarding a critical vulnerability assessment relating to a cyber-attack.
9. Councilmember Hurtado requested and received a consensus to place an item on a future meeting agenda regarding downtown business standards.
10. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez said he attended the 4
th of July event and it was well
attended and a great event.
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K. ADJOUR NM ENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 8:39 PM.
ATTEST:
Rebeca P. Ramirez, City Clerk