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Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council SANGER
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2023
6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER
1700 7th Street, Sanger, California 93657
A. CALL TO ORDER
City Attorney Hilda Montoy announced that with Mayor Gonzalez and Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' absence, it would be appropriate for the City Council to select a Chair for the meeting and for the Deputy City Clerk to call the meeting to order followed by roll call.
Deputy City Clerk called the City Council meeting to order at 6:01 pm.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmember Esmeralda Hurtado, Councilmember Michael Montelongo, Councilmember Dolores Melendez
Absent: Mayor Frank Gonzalez, Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez It was moved by Councilmember Montelongo, for Councilmember Esmeralda Hurtado to chair today's meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Melendez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ
B. OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was offered by Fire Chaplain Jessica Guerra.
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Hurtado.
Councilmember Hurtado asked for a moment of silence for fallen Selma Police Officer Carrasco.
C. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
The Council my motion of Councilmember Montelongo approved the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Melendez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ.
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ
D. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. Introduction of Paramedics and Fire Chaplain.
Chapi Gin Jessica Cou introduced new Paramedies Kevin Abrahamian and Kevin Carolan, and Fire E. PUBLIC FORUM
Public Comment:
Osvaldo Vera thanked the Council for attending the recent new boxing ring unveiling and said he would thank the Mayor at the next meeting.
Geoff Lickey shared concerns about Code Enforcement, street lighting, police patrolling; and that Code Enforcement issued him a fine for a basketball court which he will not pay.
There were no public comments by Zoom or email.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings held on January 19, 2023.
SUBJECT: APPROVED - Remote City Council Meetings Under New Brown Act Requirements (AB 361).
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-05 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.
SUBJECT: APPROVED - Amendments to Chapter 14 Building Codes and Building Regulations of the Sanger City Code.
The City Council waived the full second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2023- 01 amending Chapter 14 of the Sanger City Code Relating to Buildings and Building Regulations for the Purpose of Adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code By Reference, Adding Article XVII to Chapter 14 Relating to Electric Vehicle Charging Station Procedures, and Adding Article XVIII to Chapter 14 Relating to Safety Assessment Placards.
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The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ
G. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
SUBJECT: TABLED - Appointments to the Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls
City Manager Chapa reported on the item.
Public Comment:
Marisela Rodriguez introduced herself as one of the applicants and expressed interest in serving on the Commission.
Viana Trejo introduced herself as one of the applicants and expressed interest in serving on the Commission.
Alyssa Tarango, Junior at Sanger High School, introduced herself as one of the applicants and expressed interest in serving on the Commission.
There were no public comments by email.
The Council recessed for a 10-minute break at 6:28 PM to gather applicant district information.
The Council resumed their meeting at 6:37 PM.
City Manager Tim Chapa provided the districts where the applicants reside and reported that the four District positions were a four-year term, while the two At Large positions were a two-year term.
Discussion followed.
Councilmember Montelongo suggested Item G-1 be Tabled and be presented at the next meeting when the full Council is present.
The Council my motion of Councilmember Montelongo Tabled Item G-1. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Melendez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ
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H. CITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
City Manager Tim Chapa apologized to Council and the public for not having all the applicant district information readily available. He also extended his apology to the participating applicants and invited them to attend the next meeting.
MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Montelongo:
1. Apologized to the participating applicants and invited them to attend the next City Council meeting.
Councilmember Melendez:
1. Thanked the applicants for participating in today's meeting.
2. Thanked staff for fixing street potholes.
Councilmember Hurtado:
1. Asked for consensus to place an item on the next agenda for out of state travel to ICSC
2. Res vived compäints bout pedestrians sust as noing pastalley ways in the downtown area and asked for a consensus to have staff look into placing mirrors at the alleyways.
Consensus was given.
3. Received complaints about rocks near alley ways bumping vehicles between 7 Street and Academy and asked for a consensus to have staff look into the issue. Consensus was given.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 7:02 pm.
ATTEST
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Corina Tamez, Deputy City Clerk