Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2023
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 Paul Canaday.
The flag salute was led by Mayor Frank Gonzalez.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Frank Gonzalez, Mayor Pro Tem Dani el Martinez, Councilmember Esmeralda Hurtado, Councilmember Michael Montelongo, Councilmember Dolores Melendez
Absent: None
A moment of silence was observed in honor of fallen Selma Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco.
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 Councilmember Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
D. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. The Council recognized the Sanger High Girls Golf Team for making history by being the first Sanger team to win the CMAC Championship and the Division II Valley Championship.
2. The council recognized Christian Graney for his accomplishments playing football for Sanger High School and Southern Oregon University.
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E. PRESENTATION
1. Will Oliver presented an overview of the services provided by the Fresno County Economic Development Corporation.
F. P UBLIC FORUM
Osvaldo Vera said he is proud that Council is supporting the new Boxing Club.
Maria Gonzalez said there is trash and furniture in the alley on Edgar Avenue between J Street and I Street and asked that the City clean up the alley.
Jenny expressed concern about no animal control services for the past seven weeks and said a dog was run over on Monday at Jensen and Cottle.
Al Alvarado said he has worked with the City for more than two years on an agreement and when he finally received the agreement it was an incorrect version.
Kevin Carter said the City needs to put forward a better look and not like it did at the last Council meeting during the discussion to appoint members to the Women’s Commission. He said the Commission bylaws are funny and he was glad that it was finally tabled.
Guadalupe said a lot of cars drive through 5
th Street faster than they should and streets are getting corroded with potholes.
G. CON SENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Councilmember Hurtado pulled Item G-4 and approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 2, 2023.
2. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Warrants including Check Nos. 88280 through 88549.
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Payroll including Direct Deposit Nos. 58783 through 59012; Payroll Check Nos. 58798 through 58843; and Benefit Check Nos. 1856 through 1863.
5. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Fire Department Monthly Report.
6. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Replacement of Granular Activated Carbon at Well No. 14 Water Treatment Plant.
The City Council awarded a contract to Calgon Carbon Corporation in an amount not to exceed $158,518 to replace the granular activated carbon at Well No. 14 and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract.
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7. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Repair of Domestic Effluent Bar Screen – WWTP.
The City Council accept ed the quote from Hydro- Dyne Engineering for ins pection and remanufacture of the domestic waste water bar screen for an amount not to exceed $94,889.15 and author ized the City Manager to execu te all related documents.
8. SUBJECT: APROVED - Agreement with New Image Pool Interiors, Inc.
The City Council awarded a contract to New Image Pool Interiors, Inc. to re-surface the Community Center kiddie pool in the amount of $41,602.00 and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement.
9. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Out of State Travel Request.
The City Council approved the out of state travel for Public Works Director John Mulligan to attend the Municipal Wastewater Summit in Rockwall, Texas.
10. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Out of State Travel Request.
The City Council approved the out of state travel and training for a Fire Department Fire Captain to attend the S-248 Status/Check-In Recorder Class in Reno, Nevada from March 8 – 11, 2023.
11. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Final Acceptance for N Stre et Reconst ruction Project.
The City Council:
1. Accepted the work for the N Street Reconstruction Project in the amount of $842,077.45; and
2. Authorized recordation of the Notice of Completion with the Fresno County Recorder; and
3. Authorized payment of 5% retention in the amount of $42,103.87 to Emmett’s Excavation, Inc. upon expiration of the 35-day lien period.
12. SUBJECT: APPROVED - CalHome Super NOFA Program Application.
The City Council approved Resolution No. 2023-07 authorizing submittal of application for 2023 CalHome Super NOFA Program.
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
4. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Police Department Monthly Report.
Public comment:
Jaime Loza said he went to trial on December 15
th and two police officers went and lied.
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H. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Revisions to the Ci ty of Sanger Annual Budget’s Financial Section for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Administrative Services Director Patrick Chaffee presented on the item.
Public comment:
Jaime Loza said he hears nothing being done for the kids in Del Rey.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo approved Resolution No. 2023-06 adopting the revised City Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. 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
2. SUBJECT: Assignment of Sanger ’s Elected Officials to Serve as Representatives/Designees on Member Boards, Committees, and Commissions.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo assigned the following to serve as representatives on the boards, commissions and committees:
1. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez was assigned as alternate member to the Fresno County Council of Governments/Fresno County Rural Transit Agency/Fresno County Regional Transportation Mitigation Fee Agency.
2. Councilmember Hurtado was assigned as primary member to the Five Cities Economic Development Authority.
3. Councilmember Hurtado was assigned as alternate member to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Special City Selection Committee.
4. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez was assigned as primary member to the Southeast Regional Solid Waste Commission.
5. Public Works Director John Mulligan was assigned as alternate member to the Upper Kings Basin Integrated Regional Water Management Authority.
6. Councilmember Hurtado was assigned as primary member and City Manager Tim Chapa was assigned as alternate member to the South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
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7. Councilmember Hurtado was assigned as alternate member to the Sanger Environmental Fund.
8. Councilmember Melendez was assigned a liaison to the Sanger Planning Commission.
9. Councilmember Montelongo was assigned as liaison to the Citizens Oversight Committee – Measure S.
10. Councilmember Montelongo was assigned as liaison to the Sanger Youth Council.
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
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses from Sourcewell.
Fire Chief Greg Tarascou presented on the item.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Hurtado waived the City’s formal bidding requirements and authorized the purchasing through a collaborative purchasing with Sourcewell for the replacement of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses and related equipment in the amount of $242,586 from L.N. Curtis and Sons. 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
4. SUBJECT: APPROVED - W ell 22 Drilling and Development Project.
City Engineer Josh Rogers presented on the item.
The City Council by motion of Councilmember Montelongo:
1. Awarded the contract for the project to Zim Industries, Inc., 4532 E. Jefferson Ave., Fresno, CA 93725, in the amount of $884,690.00, as lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and
2. Approved a construction contingency for change orders in the amount of $88,500 (10%) for this project; and
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3. Authorized the City Manager to execute contract documents on behalf of the City.
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
I. CI TY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
1. City Manager Tim Chapa advised the Council that Agenda Item G-12 on the Consent Calendar is a result of Community Development Director David Brletic’s working relationship with Self Help Enterprises which provided the opportunity to submit the grant application for homebuyers’ assistance programs and rehab assistance programs.
J. MAT TERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
1. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Videoconferencing o f Brown Act Meetings of City Council and City Boards and Commissions.
City Attorney Hilda Cantu Montoy presented a summary of AB361 and AB2449 regarding videoconference of meetings.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
1. Thanked Public Works Director John Mulligan and Public Works Supervisor Frank Sani for repairing the street lights that were out as a result of copper theft.
2. Requested and received consensus to increase traffic enforcement at 5 th Street and
Bethel Avenue.
Councilmember Hurtado
1. Announced the launch of March as Women’s History Month and nominations are now open for Woman of the Year.
2. Requested and received consensus to place an item on a future meeting agenda to consider an allocation of $1,500 for Women’s History Month Celebration.
3. Received complaints regarding sewer backup at the 400 block of O Street and requested an update via a report.
4. Requested a consensus to place an item on the next agenda to authorize her attendance to the ICSC Conference. Consensus was not given.
5. Requested and received consensus have staff coordinate a health screening event at the Senior Center utilizing Fresno County’s rural mobile health program.
6. Announced her appointment to President of the South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
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Councilmember Montelongo
1. Said he is frustrated with Mr. Alvarado’s issue and said it needs to be corrected as soon as possible.
2. Asked that staff follow up on the red curbs at 5th and Jensen and 9th and Bethel.
3. Said he met with representatives of Congressman Costa’s office and asked them to work with City staff to coordinate commuting meetings.
4. Thanked the Fire Department and Police Department for their involvement in the funeral for Selma Police Officer Carrasco.
Councilmember Melendez
1. Requested an update on the repairs of the water park at JFK Park.
2. Requested an update on the repair of the City sign on Highway 180.
3. Requested and received consensus to have staff pick up large furniture in the alley on Edgar between J and I Streets.
Mayor Gonzalez
1. Said he met with Congressman Costa regarding the Veteran’s Memorial Park Project and it was a very positive meeting.
2. Said he attended the Mayor and Elected Officials Conference.
3. Said he has received complaints about the 400 block of O Street as well.
4. Said he is also frustrated with Mr. Alvarado’s issue and it needs to be completed.
K. ADJOUR NMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 8:24 PM.
ATTEST:
Rebeca P. Ramirez, City Clerk