THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2022
6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
1700 7th Street, Sanger, California 93657
A. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council called their Joint Meeting to order at 6:09 PM.
B. OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was offered by Pastor Bobby Velasco.
The flag salute was led by Mayor Ontiveros.
Roll Call
City Council: Mayor Eli Ontiveros, Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez, Councilmember Humberto Garza, Councilmember Esmeralda Hurtado, Councilmember Michael Montelongo
Planning Commission: Chair Drew Esquer, Vice Chair Kevin Carter, Commissioner Kari Daniska, Commissioner Antonio Aguilar, Commissioner Al Alfaro
C. A GENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo deleted Agenda Item D-1 and approved the agenda as amended. 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
D. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. Recognition of Gourmet Goodies by Delilah. - DELETED
Minutes of a Joint Meeting of the Sanger City Council and the Sanger Planning Commission
City Council Minutes
October 6, 2022
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Measure S Grantee Quarterly Reports
a. Boys & Girls Club
Representatives of the Boys & Girls Club presented their quarterly report to the Council.
b. SAM Academy
Representatives of SAM Academy were not in attendance to present their report.
c. Sanger Young Life
Representatives of Sanger Young Life presented their quarterly report to the Council.
The City Council called for a recess and convened in Joint Session with the Sanger Planning Commission.
F. WORKSHOP
1. SUBJECT: Fresno County Multi-Jurisdiction Housing Element Update .
Kate Rose of the California Coalition for Rural Housing, on behalf of the Fresno County Multi- Jurisdictional Housing Element consultant team, presented the Housing Element Update.
Councilmembers and Planning Commissioners asked questions and made comments.
The City Council adjourned their Joint Session and resumed the City Council meeting.
G. PUB LIC FORUM
Karen Pearson said the lights at Brehler Square are ugly and asked the Council to consider a budget for new lights.
Kari Daniska said the local sports programs need more fields. She said the Sanger Youth Soccer League Board Members are supportive of a youth soccer complex and they are willing to help with the process of looking into grants and land opportunities.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Councilmember Garza approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Regular Meetings held on September 1, 2022 and September 15, 2022.
City Council Minutes
October 6, 2022
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2022-02 – Rezoning APN 315-21-23 from the C-2 District to C-4 District for General Plan Consistency.
The City Council approved the CEQA Finding of Consistency; waived the full reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2022-08 amending the Official Zone Map by Rezoning Real Property from the C-2 (Community Commercial) District to the C- 4 (General Commercial) District for APN 315-021-23, a parcel located on the north side of Jensen Avenue, west of N. Bethel Avenue containing approximately
3.5 acres.
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging (FMAAA) Contract for FY 2022-2023.
The City Council:
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-75 approving contracts with the Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging for the Title III C1 Congregate Nutrition Program for Older Adults and authorizing their execution for FY 2022-2023; and 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-76 approving the budget amendment to the FY 2022-2023 budget in the amount of $24,372.
4. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Right of Way Acquisition – Jensen and Greenwood – Jensen Dental Office.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-77, which accepts the right-of-way dedication for permanent public street and utility purposes at the northwest corner of Jensen and Greenwood Avenues.
5. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Measure C Extension Local Transportation Program Funds.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-78 certifying eligibility and claiming Measure C Extension Local Transportation Program Funds for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, and authorized the Administrative Services Director to sign and submit the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 claims.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
I. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. SUBJECT: S tate Water Resources Control Board Division of Financial Assistance Funding Application for Water Well #19.
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October 6, 2022
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Hurtado:
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-79, authorizing the City Manager to sign and submit a Financial Assistance Application to the State Water Resources Control Board for the design and construction of Well #19 (Authorizing Resolution); and
2) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-80, designating the amount of project expenditures to be reimbursed by the State Water Resources Control Board for the design and construction of Well #19 (Reimbursement Resolution).
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
J. CI TY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
City Manager Tim Chapa announced the next two City Council meetings will include agenda items regarding the use of ARPA funds. He said there are many needs in town including a sports complex, comprehensive plan in water, wastewater, and park projects. He said comments will be accepted at the next meeting and action will be taken at the meeting of November 3, 2022.
K. MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Consideration and/or direction of placing signs/signals at Greenwood Avenue and 10th Street – Councilmember Montelongo.
The Council gave consensus to place an action item on a future meeting agenda regarding the installation of crosswalk signals at Greenwood Avenue and 10 th Streets similar to the current
project and Lily and Annadale Avenues.
Councilmember Montelongo
1. The Council gave consensus to direct Staff to assess the intersection at 9th Street and Bethel Avenue to address the blocked view at the curb.
2. The Council gave consensus to direct Staff to send Council an email regarding softball fees for non-profit organizations.
3. Councilmember Montelongo asked if any many is left over from the business grants to use for the purchase of new Christmas tree lights.
City Manager Chapa said the action item scheduled for the November 3, 2022 regarding the use of ARPA funds will include the 5
th round of business grant
funds.
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October 6, 2022
Councilmember Garza
1. Councilmember Garza noted the Tom Flores mural has not been completed. He suggested a plaque of Mr. Flores’ accomplishments. He said if the City needs to pay for it maybe it can be included in items to be paid with the ARPA funds.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
1. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez said the Rotary booth is on display at the Fresno Fair and Sanger will be recognized on Monday.
2. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez announced he met with Congressman Jim Costa and said Congressman Costa is aware of Sanger’s plans.
L. ADJOUR NM
ENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their Joint Meeting at 8:00 PM.
ATTEST:
Rebeca P. Ramirez, City Clerk