Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024
6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
1700th Street, Sanger, California 93657
A. C ALL TO ORDER
The City Council called their meeting to order at 6:10 PM.
B. OP ENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was offered by Pastor Jessica Guerra.
The flag salute was led by Mayor Frank Gonzalez.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Frank Gonzalez, Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez, Council Member Esmeralda Hurtado, Council Member Michael Montelongo, Council Member Dolores Melendez
C. AGE
NDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo approved the agenda as posted. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
D. P
UBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing No. 4 regarding the updating of City Council district boundaries as a result of annexation of property was held at 6:15 PM.
1. S
UBJECT: Public Hearing No.4 for Updating of City Council District Boundaries As a Result of Annexation of Property.
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Public comment:
None.
The Council closed the public hearing.
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. The CrisCom Company Report to the Council.
Renee Missakian, Executive Vice President/COO of The CrisCom Company, presented their report to the Council.
2. Mid Valley Disposal Report to the Council and Recycler of the Year Presentation to Dutch Bros.
Billie Hansen, Recycling Programs Manager for Mid Valley Disposal, presented their report to the Council and awarded Dutch Bros. the Recycler of the Year Award.
F. PUBLIC FORUM
Unidentified audience member thanked The CrisCom Company, Set Free Church and Mid Valley Disposal for their contributions to the City, reminded the Council of their direction to recognize Gong’s Market for their many years in business, and requested an update on the Tom Flores banners.
Unidentified audience member thanked Staff for cleaning the alley and asked that JFK Park be cleaned as well because there is a lot of standing water.
Jacob with Set Free Church, thanked Staff for dumping gravel in the alley behind their building.
He announced to the Council that Set Free now has five living quarters and more in Fresno. He said their ranch is going strong and last month they gave away 25,000 pounds of food. They are also cleaning alleys and they are ready to serve with other opportunities.
Osvaldo Vera said he has been here for half a century. He started the boxing club and served 40 to 50 years at no cost.
G. PUBLIC HEARING
The Council held a public hearing to discuss the CDBG Grant Closeout.
1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant Closeout of 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00038 & 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00039 Grants.
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Council Member Hurtado announced that Self Help Enterprises is her employer, recused herself from participation in the agenda item and left the dais at 6:56 PM.
Public comment:
None.
The Council closed the public hearing.
The City Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez approved City staff to work with Self Help Enterprises to begin the grant closeout process for 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00038 & 20-CDBG- CV2-3-00039 grants and authorized its submittal to the CA Department of Housing and Community Development, Community Development Block Grant Program. The motion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN (RECUSAL): HURTADO
ABSENT: NONE
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo pulled Agenda Items H-1, H-4, H-5, and H-7, and approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Payroll including Direct Deposit Nos. 61969 through 62219; Payroll Check Nos. 59415 through 59462; and Benefit Check Nos. 1960 through 1967.
3. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Police Department Monthly Report.
6. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Temporary Access Easement Acquisition – Access to North Sanger Groundwater Recharge Property.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-05, which accepts the Grant of Temporary Easement for access purposes along the east property lines of APN 314-063-03S & 40S to the proposed groundwater recharge facility being constructed for the South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HURTADO
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1. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Warrants including Check Nos. 90939 through 91210.
Public comment:
Unidentified audience member requested additional information regarding Check Nos. 91000, 91003, 91036, 91041, 91044, 91121, 91045, 91125, and 91210.
City Attorney Montoy ask that Staff contact the audience member during the week to provide requested information.
Council Member Hurtado returned to the dais at 7:14 PM.
4. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Fire Department Monthly Report.
Public comment:
Unidentified audience member said a check to Deide Construction for Fire Department remodel plans and plan check was issued on February 6, 2024 and said he did not understand whether the payment was for October or November.
5. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Out of State Travel Request.
Public comment:
Unidentified audience member stated they think it is great to have individuals attend training.
The City Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo approved the Out of State travel for Police Commander Joshua Johnson and Community Service Officer Paul Welch to attend the 2024 Professionalizing Law Enforcement – Community Engagement Training National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia from April 30 – May 5, 2024. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
7. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Side Letter Agreements with all Bargaining Groups regarding Juneteenth Holiday.
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Public comment:
Unidentified audience member stated the City should honor all the holidays when it is a good cause.
The City Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo adopted Resolution No. 2024-06 approving Side Letter Agreements between the City of Sanger and Sanger Firefighters Association, Sanger General Employees Organization, Sanger Middle Management Organization, Sanger Police Officers Association, and I.U.O.E. Stationary Local 39 to establish June 19 as a paid holiday in observance of Juneteenth and authorized the Interim City Manager to execute the Agreements 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. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. SUBJECT: TABLED - On-Street Accessible Parking in Downtown.
Public comment:
Osvaldo Vera stated the plan sounds good but City should start with the yellow line because that is what people are complaining about.
Unidentified audience member stated the current parking available for disabled persons is located in the worst place.
Karen Pearson stated the entire perimeter downtown needs handicapped parking.
Kevin Carter stated the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan has 7 th Street listed for repair in the
next year or two and that is the best time to address handicapped parking.
The City Council by motion of Council Member Hurtado tabled the agenda item for a later date with direction to staff to bring back options. 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
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2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Amendments to Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Temporary Lift Station Covenant – DR Horton Tract No. 5826.
The City Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo adopted Resolution No. 2024-07 approving First Amendment to Subdivision Agreement, Final Map of Tract No. 5826, Phase 1 of Tract No. 5826 and First Amendment to Temporary Sewer Lift Station Covenant affecting Land Development for the Final Map of Tract No. 5826, Phase 1 of Tract No. 5826. 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
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - WWTP – Trickle Filter Rehabilitation.
The City Council by motion of Council Member Hurtado:
1) Accepted the quote from W.M. Lyles Co. to remove, rehabilitate, and replace the Trickle Filter at the Waste Water Treatment Plan; and 2) Authorized the Interim City Manager to sign the Service Provider Agreement and all related documents.
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 - Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for July 4, 2024.
The City Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo cancelled the regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024. 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
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J. CITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
Interim City Manager Greg Garner advised Council that Staff did not find anything that indicated the former City Manager acted outside of his authority when requesting reimbursement for travel from Council. He said the Council may make a determination to act further on the matter.
Interim City Manager Garner thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve as Interim City Manager and for their trust in him. He said his goal was to keep the momentum and it was a pleasure serving the past seven months.
K. MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
1. Requested and received consensus to direct Staff to look at options for sidewalk and/or crosswalk at Indianola and Jensen Avenues, near Veteran’s Park.
Council Member Hurtado
1. Announced March is Women’s History Month and there will be many community events to celebrate, including a Zumbathon that will be held on March 23 rd at
Brehler Square.
2. Requested consensus to waive fees in conjunction with the Zumbathon. No action taken; no fees assessed to City-sponsored events.
3. Requested and received consensus to place an item on the next meeting agenda to consider a $500 increase in the budget for Women’s History Month.
Council Member Montelongo
1. Asked whether the manhole on 9
th Street was repaired. Public Works Director
John Mulligan indicated that it was repaired.
2. Requested and received consensus to place an item on a future meeting agenda to discuss a reimbursement to Council Member Hurtado for out of pocket travel expenses.
3. Thanked Sanger Police Department for the great job with the recent incident in which two people were arrested.
4. Thanked the Recreation Department for the great job with the basketball program.
5. Suggested the video of the City be updated before Council and Staff attend ICSC.
6. Stated the new park at the D.R. Horton development looks phenomenal.
7. Thanked Police Chief Garner for his service as Interim City Manager.
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Council Member Melendez
1. Thanked Chief Garner for all his hard work.
2. Thanked the Public Works Department for keeping the streets safe during the storms.
3. Requested JFK Park be cleaned, the lighting be repaired, and the water drained.
Mayor Gonzalez
1. Thanked Chief Garner for stepping up to fill the Interim City Manager position and said he did an outstanding job.
L. ADJ
OURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 8:33 PM.
ATTEST:
Rebeca Padron, City Clerk