Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 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 6:02 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 approved the agenda as presented. 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. PRESENTATIONS
1. Johnathan Avedian and Yvette Quiroga of the Fresno County Community Development Division presented on the HOME ARP Funding & Renewal of Joint Powers Agreement for Participation in Fresno County’s CDBG and HOME Programs.
2. Emily Engelsgaard of The CrisCom Company presented a Quarterly Report.
3. Karen Pearson of The Sanger Chamber of Commerce presented a Quarterly Report.
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E. P UBLIC FORUM
Julie Mendoza provided comment on the need for services and affordable housing for persons experiencing homelessness in Sanger.
Frank Gonzalez congratulated the Chamber of Commerce for the great events and said the City should engage with the County regarding the homeless issue.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo pulled Agenda Items F-7 and F-12 and approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November 3, 2022
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Remote City Council Meetings under New Brown Act Requirements (AB 361).
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-96 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: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Warrants including Check Nos. 87657 through 87904.
4. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Payroll including Direct Deposit Nos. 57984 through 58325; Payroll Check Nos. 58688 through 58734; and Benefit Check Nos. 1828 through 1839.
5. SUBJECT: I NFORMATIONAL ITEM - Police Department Monthly Report.
6. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Fire Department Monthly Report.
8. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Agreement regarding Participation in the Medi-Cal Intergovernmental Rate Range Program.
The City Council ratified the execution of the contract for the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Transfer of Public Funds between the City of Sanger and the Department of Health Care Services.
9. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Declaration of City Vehicles as Surplus Property.
The City Council approved Resolution No. 2022-98 declaring certain property as surplus property and authorizing the City Purchasing Agent to dispose of said property.
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10. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Declaration of Police Service Dog as Surplus Property.
The City Council approved Resolution No. 2022-99 declaring Police Service Dog Drago as surplus property and authorizing the City Purchasing Agent to dispose of said property.
11. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Purchase of New Police Vehicle to Replace Totaled Vehicle.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-100 authorizing the City Purchasing Agent to purchase one (1) new police vehicle for patrol purposes from Fahrney Automotive Group in Selma at a total cost of $53,229.64 and to purchase emergency equipment to outfit the patrol vehicle from Cooks Communication at a total cost of $22,512.28 without a formal competitive process.
13. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Acceptance of Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program for 2022/2023.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-103 accepting the Sobriety Checkpoint Grant for 2022/2023 from the California Office of Traffic Safety.
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
7. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Adoption of New Conflict of Interest Code.
After further discussion, the City Council by motion of Councilmember Hurtado approved Resolution No. 2022-97 adopting the updated Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Sanger and rescinding Resolution No. 2020-55. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GARZA
12. SUBJECT: New Grants Manager Position.
Publ ic comment:
Kevin Carter said he thinks the Council should have a discussion about whether the City is better off to go with an outside firm or internal person.
Frank Gonzalez said it is a good idea to have a grant writer on site but asked how will the person’s success or failure be measured.
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Councilmember Hurtado made a motion to table the agenda item. The motion was seconded by Mayor Ontiveros. The motion loses by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, HURTADO
NOES: MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GARZA
The Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez adopted Resolution No. 2022- 101 approving a new classification and setting a salary range for a full-time Grants Manager position in the Administrative Services Department. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GARZA
G. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Acceptance of Service Agreement – Adult Compliance Team.
Police Chief Greg Garner presented on the item.
The City Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez ratified the Service Agreement for the Adult Compliance Team between the City of Sanger and the County of Fresno. 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: TABLED - Downtown Business Standards/Façade Improvement Program.
Community Development Director David Brletic presented on the item.
Public comment:
Karen Pearson said there are two businesses that have been doing improvements to the facades of their buildings and they will not be able to capitalize on this program because the program is not yet finalized. She said the Council should consider making the effective date retroactive.
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Frank Gonzalez said the program should be retroactive because of COVID.
Councilmember Hurtado made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2022-102 approving the City of Sanger Downtown Business Standards/Façade Improvement Program and directing staff to implement. The motion was seconded by Mayor Ontiveros. The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, HURTADO
NOES: MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GARZA
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo tabled the agenda item to the December 15, 2022 City Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GARZA
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Small Business Grant Round 4 – Appeals.
Public comment:
Roman said he owns a chiropractic business and his wife owns an acupuncture business. He said they are each not licensed to own both businesses. California law requires them to have everything separate. Therefore, they identify as two separate entities.
Jessica Montag, owner of My True Realty, said she is licensed in Fresno but did not realize she needed to be licensed in Sanger as well.
Angie Garza said she has owned a day care center in Sanger for the past twenty years and said she was told she did not need a business license when she opened her business.
Cortney Fierro said she was in a unique situation. She was at one business location then transitioned to another.
Richard Mechikoff, owner of Elite Tax and Finance, said he has lived and had his business in Sanger for the past eight years and had a business license every single year. He said due to turnover in his office, getting a business license renewal fell through the cracks.
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The City Council by motion of Councilmember Hurtado adopted Resolution No. 2022-104 approving remaining applications as qualified under the Small Business Grant Program Round 4, directing staff to complete processing and funding of applications deemed qualified, and directing that remaining funds from the previously allocated $500,000 amount of ARPA funds for small business grant program be reprogrammed to the Downtown Façade Improvement Program. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: ONTIVEROS, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GARZA
4. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Well No. 22 Casing Hammer Test Well Bid Evaluation and Recommendation.
City Engineer Josh Rogers presented on the item.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Hurtado rejected the bid received for the Well No. 22 Casing Hammer Test Well and directed Staff to re-bid the project. 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
1. Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget Workshops.
Administrative Services Director Patrick Chaffee announced that Budget Development Community Workshops will be held on January 11, 2023 at the Sanger Community Center, and on January 25, 2023 at the Sanger Academy Multi- Purpose Room, beginning at 4 pm.
2. City Manager Tim Chapa announced the Measure S Grant applications will go out in the beginning of the calendar year. He said first, Staff will look at revising the process to include some additional terms and conditions.
3. City Manager Chapa announced the Employee Appreciation Luncheon will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at the Sanger Women’s Club.
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I. MAT TE RS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez said he was approached by several seniors regarding exercise classes that were offered in the past. He said he is working with the City Manager to get more information.
2. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez encouraged all to get the third COVID booster.
3. Mayor Ontiveros requested a consensus from the Council to recognize Christian Graney at a January City Council meeting.
J. ADJOUR NM
ENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 8:16 PM.
ATTEST:
Rebeca P. Ramirez, City Clerk