Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 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 Matthew Champion.
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez, Councilmember Esmeralda Hurtado, Councilmember Michael Montelongo
Absent: Mayor Eli Ontiveros, Councilmember Humberto Garza
C. A GENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo pulled Item F-6 and approved the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: M ARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: ONTIVEROS, GARZA
D. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Canvas of Municipal Election Votes.
The Council by motion of Councilmember Hurtado adopted Resolution No. 2022-105 declaring the election results of the November 8, 2022 Consolidated General Election as required by law. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
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AYES: M ARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: ONTIVEROS, GARZA
The oath of office was acknowledged to newly elected Mayor Frank Gonzalez and newly elected Councilmembers Dolores Melendez and Michael Montelongo. The newly elected officials were seated at the dais.
The Council called for a recess at 6:12 PM.
The Council reconvened their meeting at 6:34 PM.
Mayor Gonzalez accepted nominations for the position of Mayor Pro Tem. By motion of Councilmember Montelongo the Council elected Councilmember Daniel Martinez as Mayor Pro Tem. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
E. P UBLIC FORUM
None.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Warrants including Check Nos. 87908 through 88083.
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Payroll including Direct Deposit Nos. 58326 through 58554; Payroll Check Nos. 58735 through 58766; and Benefit Check Nos. 1840 through 1847.
3. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Police Department Monthly Report.
4. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Fire Department Monthly Report.
5. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Contract for Ser vices with Grant Mercantile Agency.
The City Council approved the contract for Professional Services and related Business Associate Agreement with Grant Mercantile Agency and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
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6. SUBJECT: DELETED - Adoption of Side Letter Agreement with Sanger Police Officers Association.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
G. PUBLIC HEARING
1. SUBJECT: Annexation No. 3 (Phase 1 of Tract Map No. 5826) into Community Facilities District 2005-1 and Related Actions.
Mayor Gonzalez opened the public hearing regarding the annexation of territory to Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2005-01.
City Clerk Rebeca Ramirez declared that the Notice of Public Hearing was published on December 1, 2022.
Administrative Services Director Patrick Chaffee presented on the item.
Mayor Gonzalez opened the hearing to protests, comments, and questions from interested parties.
No public comment was offered from members of the audience and teleconference participants.
City Clerk Ramirez declared:
1. No written protests were received by the City.
2. There are less than 12 registered voters within the Community Facilities District.
3. Written consents to holding the Community Facilities District Elections today have been received from all landowners within the proposed Annexation No. 3.
Clerk Clerk Ramirez concurred with the holding of the Special Election for Annexation No. 3.
Mayor Gonzalez closed the public hearing.
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo adopted Resolution No. 2022-106 Authorizing the Annexation of Territory to Community Facilities District No. (CFD) 2005-1 (Annexation No. 10) and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax and Submitting the Levy of Tax to the Qualified Electors. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
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AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Mayor Gonzalez called on City Clerk Ramirez to conduct the election.
City Clerk Ramirez announced that one ballot was received.
City Clerk Ramirez closed the election.
City Clerk Ramirez announced that as to annexing the property under Annexation No. 3 to CFD No. 2005-01: one yes vote and zero no votes.
City Clerk Ramirez declared the annexation passed unanimously.
City Clerk Ramirez announced that the Council may proceed to consider adoption of the resolution declaring the election results.
The Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez adopted Resolution No. 2022-108 Making Certain Findings, Certifying the Results of Election and Adding the Territory Identified as Annexation No. 3 to CFD 2005-1. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Mayor Gonzalez announced the motion to adopt the resolution making certain findings, declaring and certifying the results of the election and adding the property as City of Sanger Community Facilities District 2005-1 (Municipal Services), Annexation No. 3 has passed with a vote of five to zero.
2. SUBJECT: Proposed Anne xation of Property within Tract No. 5826, Phase I of Tract 5826 into Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2, Area 1, and to Establish a Levy of Assessments for the Annexed Territory (Annexation No. 22-01).
Mayor Gonzalez opened the public hearing regarding the annexation of territory to Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No.2, Area 1, and the establishment of a levy of assessments.
City Clerk Ramirez declared that the Notice of Public Hearing was published on December 1, 2022.
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Administrative Services Director Patrick Chaffee presented on the item.
Mayor Gonzalez opened the hearing to protests, comments, and questions from interested parties.
No public comment was offered by members of the audience and teleconference participants.
City Clerk Ramirez declared:
1. The sole property owner, D.R. Horton CA3, Inc., filed a written waiver that expressly waives the resolutions, report, notices of hearing, and right of majority protest, and consents to a public hearing and adoption of a Resolution by the City Council ordering annexation and levy of the property.
2. Said waiver expressly waives any requirement to have a ballot and majority protest proceeding per Government Code Section 53753 or as may be permitted by the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
3. No written protests were received by the City.
Mayor Gonzalez closed the public hearing.
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo adopted Resolution No. 2022-109 a Resolution Confirming and Ordering Annexation into Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2, Area 1, and Establishing a Levy of Assessments for the Annexed Territory (Annexation No. 22-01). The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Mayor Gonzalez announced the motion to adopt the resolution confirming and ordering annexation into Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2, Area 1, and establishing a levy of assessments for the annexed territory (Annexation No. 22-01) has passed by a vote of five to zero.
H. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Continued from December 1, 2022
1. SUBJECT: Downtown Business Standards/Façade Improvement Program.
Public comment:
Karen Pearson asked if business owners who stared improvements be able to use this program.
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The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo adopted Resolution No. 2022-102 approving the City of Sanger Downtown Business Standards/Façade Improvement Program applicable to eligible improvements commencing December 15, 2022, and improvements which meet the requirements of this resolution and have received City permits issued on or after March 17, 2022. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
I. CI TY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
Fire Chief Greg Tarascou announced that Regional Medical Center requested help to provide staffing of paramedics in the emergency room. Sanger Fire Department personnel will assist beginning Monday.
City Manager Tim Chapa announced Staff will reach out after the new year to Mayor Gonzalez and Councilmember Melendez to offer a meeting with Department Heads for a “Sanger 101”.
J. MAT TERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
1. Congratulated Mayor Gonzalez, Councilmember Melendez, and Councilmember Montelongo.
2. Thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve as Mayor Pro Tem again.
3. Thanked the Chamber for putting on the Toyland Parade and said it was a great event.
Councilmember Melendez
1. Potholes on J Street and Edgar Avenue, and on J Street and Almond Avenue.
2. Update on the streetlight repair located at North and Academy. City Engineer Josh Rogers advised the project has been completed.
Councilmember Montelongo
1. Lights at the Youth Center not working well.
2. Street lights 17796 and 17797 not working well.
3. Update on the recruitment of non-safety personnel. Fire Chief Tarascou advised that two letters of appointed were issued with a start date of January 2, 2023 and a third candidate was interviewed and will likely be on board by end of January.
4. Update on the Fire Station remodel.
5. Follow up on the crosswalk at Greenwood and 10
th Street.
6. Congratulated Mayor Gonzalez and Councilmember Melendez.
7. Public Works Staff did an outstanding job with downtown.
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Mayor Gonzalez
1. Thanked Staff for making the City “The Christmas Tree City”.
2. Three recently opened businesses: Sticky Icky Ribs, The Brick House and a thrift store.
They will be able to participate in the Downtown Façade Improvement Program.
3. Review requirement to continue Zoom meetings. City Attorney Hilda Cantu Montoy said it is anticipated that the Governor will remove the emergency. She said Staff is planning Brown Act training for the members of the Council, Planning Commission and Citizen’s Oversight Committee. She said she will bring back an action item regarding continuing as a hybrid.
4. A lot of talk about people who want to play pickle ball and Staff should look at a venue in Sanger.
5. Requested and received consensus to recognize the Varsity Girls Golf Team for winning valley championship and league championship which has never been done.
K. ADJOUR NM
ENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 7:29 PM.
ATTEST:
Rebeca P. Ramirez, City Clerk