THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 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 Pro Tem Daniel Martinez
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Eli Ontiveros (arrived at 6:04 PM), 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 Garza approved the agenda as presented. 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
D. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Ontiveros arrived at 6:04 PM.
1. Mid Valley Disposal Biannual Report.
A Mid Valley Disposal representative presented their Biannual Report.
The Council called for a recess at 6:07 PM.
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The Council reconvened their meeting at 6:09 PM.
2. Sanger Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report.
Karen Pearson, President and CEO of the Sanger Chamber of Commerce, presented their Quarterly Report.
E. P UBLIC FORUM
An unidentified person said they submitted a complaint last year to Code Enforcement and no action has been taken.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Councilmember Hurtado approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Special and Regular meetings held on May 5, 2022, May 19, 2022, and June 2, 2022.
2. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Warrants including Check Nos. 86976 through 87134.
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Payroll including Direct Deposit Nos. 57246 through 57469; Payroll Check Nos. 58496 through 58558; and Benefit Check Nos. 1804 through 1811.
4. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Police Department Monthly Report.
5. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Fire Department Monthly Report.
6. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Purchase of 10 Kenwood NX5200K2 Police Radios.
The City Council approved the purchase of 10 new police radios, and approved the expenditure of $11,116.71 from Measure S.
7. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Agreement with Regents of University of California.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-67 approving a services agreement with Regents of the University of California relating to Statewide Animal Assistance Program.
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
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G. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. SUBJECT: Property Acquisition – Wells 19 and 22.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo adopted Resolution No. 2022-68 and Resolution No. 2022-69, which: approved the Purchase and Sale Agreements for Real Property from D.R. Horton CA3, Inc. and Surf Thru, Inc., respectively; made findings as to General Plan Consistency and Public Interest with respect to the Proposed Purchase of Said Real Property for the Purpose of Construction of new City Water Wells Identified as Nos. 19 and 22, respectively; and; authorized the City Manager to execute the agreements on behalf of the City and open escrow for the sales. 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
H. CI TY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
1. Update on Well 16.
City Engineer Josh Rogers said the pump and motor are set and ready. A majority of the electrical panels are up and set. PG&E finished the power to the site on September 2 nd. The contractor is
pulling wire on working on site improvements.
The Council asked that the cost of the well improvements be sent to Council.
2. Small Business Grant Update.
Community Development Director David Brletic said he previously reported that fourteen applications needed additional review. Four of those applications are cleared. The remaining ten have issues that are being worked through. At this point, there may be a balance of approximately $150,000 which will be used for Round 5 unless the Council directs otherwise.
I. MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
1. Councilmember Hurtado
a. Thanked Staff for the water delivery and said she would like to have more discussion with the Council regarding an emergency drought plan. b. Asked that Staff clear the overgrown trees at downtown between Jensen and O Streets.
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2. Councilmember Montelongo
a. Asked the Council for a consensus to recognize Ari Ruiz, daughter of Victor Ruiz for her accomplishments. Consensus was given.
b. Asked the Council for a consensus to have a workshop on homelessness.
Consensus was given.
c. Thanked Staff for a lot that has been taken care of. d. Asked Council to keep in mind that the new well will only replace what is being lost on the other side of town and he wished we could put four wells.
3. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
a. Asked for an update on the refurbishment of North Avenue.
City Engineer Josh Rogers said the base rock will be done tomorrow and the paving is planned for the end of next week.
4. Mayor Ontiveros
a. Thanked Staff for efforts on getting bottled water delivered. b. Asked for an update on Faller Park home plates.
Public Works Director John Mulligan reported the plates have been replaced. c. Asked for an update on the remodel of the snack bar.
Public Works Director John Mulligan said they will be getting a revised quote due to the increase in costs.
d. Asked for discussion on a 15% refund on utility bills.
City Manager Tim Chapa stated it will be agendized.
J. ADJOUR NM
ENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 7:19 PM.
ATTEST:
Rebeca P. Ramirez, City Clerk