TREE CITY
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council SANGER
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022
6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
1700 7* Street, Sanger, California 93657
A. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council called their meeting to order at 6:07 PM.
B. OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was offered by Pastor Garret Martin.
The flag salute was led by Mayor Eli Ontiveros.
Roll Call:
Present: Mayor Eli Ontiveros, Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez, Councilmember Humberto Garza, Councilmember Emeralda Hurtado, Councilmember Michael Montelongo
Absent: NONE
C. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
Councilmember Montelongo asked for item L.1. to be moved right after Public Hearing.
The Council by motion of Mayor Ontiveros approved the agenda as amended, moving item L.1. after Public Hearing. 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
D. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. Introduction of newly appointed Police Officers Andres Morales and Samuel Van Hoogmoed.
2. Introduction of newly promoted Corporal Julian Aceves-Cruz and Corporal Baudelio Ornelas.
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Chief Greg Garner introduced new Police Officers Andres Morales and Samuel Van Hoogmoed; and newly promoted Corporal Julian Aceves-Cruz and Corporal Baudelio Ornelas. The Oath of Office was administered by Deputy City Clerk Corina Tamez.
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Measure S Grantee Quarterly Report - SAM Academy.
Dr. Jerry Valadez, Sergio and Bobbie presented on the item.
F. WORKSHOP
1. Long Term Capital Plan including ARPA Funding.
City Manager Tim Chapa presented on the item, noting that the item would be brought back to the City Council for consideration and action at the next meeting.
Administrative Services Director Patrick Chaffee and City Engineer Josh Rogers presented on the item.
Public Comment:
Osvaldo Vera, boxing coach, said that 180 construction will bring more traffic congestion and more pollution, and that there is a water problem.
Kevin Carter said to do what we can with what we have today. The development may help downtown.
Unidentified person said the presentation was good. He would like to see the money applied to downtown.
There were no public comments by Zoom or email.
The City Council was in agreement to consider Option 2 and include a sewer update.
G. PUBLIC FORUM
Public Comment:
Lupita Gonzalez Padilla asked for an update on her friend's flooding incident. She introduced the family that experienced the flooding.
Delores Melendez said there were street lights out at District 2 at 9th street and 12' street. She asked when the playground equipment at JFK park would be fixed and she handed out photos of the playground; when would the sidewalk at 10th and 9th be fixed; and asked about the smell at the City Council Minutes
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Unidentified person said today would probably be his last meeting. He will start helping Father Hanibal House. He said there is no lighting at Almond and Bethel Avenues.
Osvaldo Vera said that Councilmember Hurtado is right, it is about the people. The enemy of the people is drugs.
There were no public comments by Zoom or email.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez approved the following items on the Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Regular Meetings held on October 6, 2022.
SUBJECT: APPROVED - Remote City Council Meetings under New Brown Act The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-81 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.
SUOICES FORMATIONAL ITEM - Warrants including Check Nos. 87505 SUBJECT: APPROVED - Payroll including Direct Deposit Nos. 57722 through 57983; Payroll Check Nos. 58631 through 58687; and Benefit Check Nos. 1820 through 1827.
SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Police Department Monthly Report.
SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Fire Department Monthly Report.
SUBJECT: APPROVED - Purchase of New Police Vehicles.
The City Council authorized the City Purchasing Agent to purchase two (2) new police vehicles for patrol purposes from Fahrney Automotive Group in Selma and make payment at a total cost of $106.456.28 from the Measure S Fund.
SUBJECT: APPROVED - Amendment to Firefighter I Job Description.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-82 approving the amended job description for the Firefighter I position.
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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
I. PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: APPROVED - Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2022-3.
The City Council conducted a public hearing; waived the full reading and 20223, ad Ording Seion 0-2.0 the Sange only Code ading am exemption for ublic hearing notice requirements under certain circumstances, and a finding o xemption under CEOA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) for the proiect The City Council held a public hearing to discuss Zoning Ordinance Amendment No 2022-3.
No public comment was offered.
Community Development Director David Brletic presented on the item.
The City Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2022-3, amending Section 90-994 of the Sanger City Code adding an exemption for public hearing notice requirements under certain circumstances, and a finding of exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) for the project. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Garza and approved by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, GARZA, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: ONTIVEROS
ABSENT: NONE
L. MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Pedestrian Crossing Improvements - Greenwood Avenue and 10th Street.
City Manager Tim Chapa presented on the item.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo approved Resolution No. 2022-86, appropriating $40,000 from the City Council One-Time Programs for a project to install rectangular rapid flashing beacons to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and 10th Street. 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
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
SUBJECT: APPROVED - Amendment to the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program - Coronavirus Response Business Assistance Program Agreement.
Councilmember Hurtado recused herself at 7:51 PM.
City Manager Tim Chapa and Community Development Director David Brletic presented on the item.
Susan Long of Self-Help Enterprises presented on the item.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Garza, adopted Resolution No. 2022-83 to approve an amendment to the City of Sanger's CDBG-CV Business Assistance Program Agreement (20- CDBG-CV2-3-000039) and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary HCD documents.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, GARZA, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN (RECUSAL): HURTADO
ABSENT: NONE
Councilmember Hurtado rejoined the regular meeting at approximately 8:00 PM.
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Initiation of Proceedings for the Annexation of Property into Community Facilities District 2005-1 Phase 1 of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 5826.
The City Council approved Resolution No. 2022-84 stating its intention to annex certain territory into City of Sanger Community Facilities District 2005-1 (public services), setting a time and date for the public hearing thereon and adopting boundary map showing territory proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District 2005-1 (Annexation No. 3).
SUBJECT: APPROVED - Initiating Proceedings Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for the Annexation of Property into Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2, Area 1.
The City Council approved Resolution No. 2022-85, a resolution initiating proceedings pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for the annexation of property into Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2, Area 1, to review the improvements and assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, and to set a public hearing for a future date.
City Manager Tim Chapa and City Engineer Josh Rogers presented on items J.2. and J.3.
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The City Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo approved items J.2. and J.3. 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
K. CITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
American Society of Civil Engineers Fresno Branch Project Award.
City Manager Tim Chapa presented on the item, noting that the City and staff received an award for the Academy Ave. reconstruction project. He recognized John Mulligan and Josh Rogers for their incredible job on the project.
Public Works Director John Mulligan presented on the item.
L. MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Update on the Homeless Workgroup Initiative.
Chief Greg Garner presented on the item.
Jake Zalian, pastor at Set Free Church presented on the item.
Anisa Rozadilla, Sanger Unified Counselor presented on the item.
Public comment:
Osvaldo Vera said he has worked and fed the homeless and speaks to the homeless every day.
2. Councilmember Hurtado asked for consensus to expedite the work on Geary Ave. and review other potential funding sources. Consensus was given to add the item to a future agenda.
Councilmember Montelongo requested an update on Big Mammas.
Councilmember Garza thanked the City Engineer for fixing the street.
5. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez asked about the street damaged by a tract at North Avenue. City Engineer Josh Rogers said that street will be repaired with new asphalt.
Mayor Ontiveros asked for an update on City parks, upgrades, and snack bar.
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M. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Council adjourned the regular meeting at 8:29 PM.
ATTEST:
Cona Jar
Corina Tamez, Deputy City Clerk