THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 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 6:00 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 Martinez, Councilmember Esmeralda Hurtado, Councilmember Michael Montelongo
Absent: Councilmember Humberto Garza
C. A GENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo deleted Agenda Item I-1 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. P UBLIC FORUM
An unidentified person commented on the City not having a sports complex.
Enrique Valdez thanked Sanger Police Officers for their assistance during an assault he experienced on July 17
th.
Dolores Melendez submitted a petition to the City Council demanding immediate action relating to provide reliable water to residents.
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council
City Council Minutes
August 4, 2022
Isabel Rodriguez said there is low water pressure in District 2 and she is very concerned with kids going back to school soon.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings held on April 7, 2022, and April 21, 2022.
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Remote City Council Meetings under New Brown Act Requirements (AB 361).
The City adopted Resolution No. 2022-65 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.
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2022-01.
The City Council waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2022-06 rezoning APN 315-096-18 from the C-P district to C-2 district for General Plan Consistency.
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
F. PUBLIC HEARING
1. SUBJECT: CDBG-CV-1 Subsistence Payment Program.
The City Council conducted a public hearing to discuss and review the final grant expenditures and accomplishments with the Community Development Block Grant 20-CDBG-CV-1-00027 Subsistence Payment Program.
No public comment was offered.
The City Council closed the public hearing.
G. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Sanger and Sanger Middle Management Organization.
City Council Minutes
August 4, 2022
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Sanger and Sanger Middle Management Organization for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GARZA
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Sanger and Sanger Firefighters Association.
Public comment:
Rolinda Hernandez asked how the single role program will work and if they will be on a 40-hour shift.
City Manager Tim Chapa said the MOU does not specify and Chief Tarascou will work on scheduling 24-hour shifts.
The Council by motion of Councilmember Hurtado approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Sanger and Sanger Firefighters Association for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GARZA
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Measure C Renewal Expenditure Plan.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo adopted Resolution No. 2022-66 to approve the Measure C Renewal Expenditure Plan approved and adopted by Fresno County Council of Governments and Fresno County Transportation Authority. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GARZA
City Council Minutes
August 4, 2022
4. SUBJECT: League of California Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegates.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo appointed Mayor Ontiveros as the Voting Delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Martinez as an Alternate to represent the City at the League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held September 7 – 9, 2022, in Long Beach. 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. CI TY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
City Manager Chapa presented an update on COVID-19.
Public comment:
An unidentified person said they appreciate the report.
I. MAT TERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Consideration and/or Direction of Proposal for a Homeless Initiative – Councilmember Montelongo. DELETED
2. Consideration and/or Direction of Providing Bottled Water to Residents on East side of Town – Mayor Ontiveros.
By consensus, the Council directed that bottled water be provided to residents at Sanger Crossing and Blossom Trail apartment complexes.
Karen Pearson suggested the Council consider providing bottled water to businesses as well.
Kevin Carter suggested pallets of bottled water be placed on the sidewalk and let people pick them up.
An unidentified person suggested using vouchers instead.
3. Consideration and/or Direction of offering 10-15% Discount to Utility Customers experiencing Low Water Pressure – Mayor Ontiveros.
By consensus, the Council directed that Staff research the cost and process for providing a discount to utility customers.
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August 4, 2022
4. Consideration and/or Direction of Teleworking – Councilmember Montelongo.
By consensus, the Council directed that a discussion regarding the pros and cons of teleworking be presented at a future meeting.
Kevin Carter said the Council is getting into micromanagement. He said they hired the City Manager to get a job done and it should be his decision on how that job gets done.
An unidentified person said teleworking may affect the public’s access to the City.
Karen Pearson said she agrees as long as there continues to be accessibility to the people.
Monique Reyna said she agrees if a policy is in place and to consider parents’ needs to work from home.
5. Councilmember Montelongo
a. Thanked City Manager Chapa for working on items of concern in District 4, such as removing trees in Greenwood Park.
b. Requested a status update on the construction project at Lily Avenue.
City Engineer Josh Rogers said the bids were opened and the flashing deacons have arrived.
c. Requested a status update on the construction project on O Street.
City Engineer Josh Rogers said a preconstruction meeting is scheduled.
6. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
a. Thanked City Manager Chapa and Staff for installing new flash signs at Reagan and Church Avenues and Lorena and Fairbanks.
7. Councilmember Hurtado
a. Requested consensus to direct Staff to work with the Sanger Unified School District to provide park sites at Lincoln Park. Consensus was given.
8. Mayor Ontiveros
a. Stated the City Manager is doing a great job on helping to remedy issues. b. Requested consensus to direct Staff to have the home plate at Faller Park replaced. Consensus was given.
J. ADJOUR NM
ENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 8:21 PM.
ATTEST:
Rebeca P. Ramirez, City Clerk