Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 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 6:01 pm.
B. OP
ENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was offered by Pastor Jessica Guerra.
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez, Council Member Esmeralda Hurtado, Council Member Michael Montelongo, Council Member Dolores Melendez
Absent: Mayor Frank Gonzalez
C. AGE
NDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
The Council by motion of Council Member Melendez, deleted Agenda Items I-1 and I-2 and approved the agenda as posted. The motion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ
D. C
EREMONIAL MATTERS
1. 2024 Woman of the Year Award.
Council Member Hurtado presented 2024 Woman of the Year Award to Mary Lombardo.
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2. Swearing-in ceremony for Sergeant Angela Yambupah.
Police Chief Greg Garner introduced newly promoted Sergeant Angela Yambupah and City Clerk Becky Padron administered the oath of office to Sgt. Yambupah.
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget Workshop Summary and Council Priorities.
Administrative Services Director Patrick Chaffee presented the FY 2024/25 Budget Workshop Summary and Council priorities. The City Council directed that the item be brought back as an action item.
F. PUBLIC FORUM
Unidentified member of the audience suggested that handicapped parking in downtown be located in the middle of the block and not on one side.
Mike Webber, 160 Post Avenue in Sanger, stated that the car show he organized and held on March 9, 2024 was a success. He stated the car show was first stared sixteen years ago with 40 to 50 cars. He said he has goals to make it the finest car show in the valley and the biggest and best event in the city year after year. He thanked the Council for their support.
Samson Alvarado stated that he lives directly behind Fiesta Auto Insurance and that a lot of homeless people walking in the area.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo pulled Agenda Item G-2 and approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 4, 2024.
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Payroll including Direct Deposit Nos. 62220 through 62478; Payroll Check Nos. 59464 through 59512; and Benefit Check Nos. 1968 through 1975.
4. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Police Department Monthly Report.
5. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Fire Department Monthly Report.
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6. SUBJECT: APPROVED - CalRecycle SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program.
The City Council adopt ed Resolution No. 2024-10 approving a budget adjustment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget to record the receipt and appropriation of $76,049 from the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program.
7. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Bethel and Annadale Traffic Signal Improvements.
The City Council:
1. Awarded the contract for the project to St. Francis Electric, LLC., 975 Carden Street, San Francisco, CA 94577, in the amount of $81,900.00, as lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and
2. Approved a construction contingency for change orders in the amount of $8,200 (10%) for this project; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute contract documents on behalf of the City.
The motion to approve was seconded by Council Member Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ
2. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Warrants including Check Nos. 91211 through 91497.
Public comment:
Unidentified member of the audience asked the locations of the sidewalk that were repaired as referenced in Check Number 912380.
City Manager Nathan Olson advised he would get the information.
H. PUBLIC HEARING
1. SUBJECT: Consideration of Ordinance updating Council District 1 Boundaries to include property annexed into the City (North Academy Corridor Annexation).
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The City Council held a public hearing to discuss an ordinance updating Council District 1 boundaries to include property annexed in the City.
Public comment:
None.
The Council closed the public hearing.
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo, waived full reading and introduced, by title only, Ordinance No. 2024-01 amending Section 2-29 of the Sanger City Code adjusting the Boundaries for City Council Election District No. 1 to add the Annexed North Academy Corridor Area to Council District 1 as Required by Law. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ
2. SUBJECT: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2024-01 to Streamline Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permits.
The City Council held a public hearing to discuss a zoning amendment to streamline electric vehicle charging station permits.
Public comment:
None.
The Council closed the public hearing.
The Council by motion of Council Member Hurtado waived full reading and introduced, by title only, Ordinance No. 2024-02 approving Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 2024-01 amending Sections 90-23 and 90-887, and adding Section 90-901, to the Sanger City Code relating to electric vehicle charging station permit streamlining and associated CEQA finding under CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3). The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
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AYES: MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ
3. SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment 2022-02 and Zoning Map Amendment 2023-02 relating to Real Property located at 2431 Jensen Avenue.
The City Council held a public hearing to discuss a general plan amendment and zoning map amendment relating to real property located at 2431 Jensen Avenue.
Public comment:
Ralph Esquer, 2414 7
th Street, indicated he has heard rumors that a liquor store will be built on the property and that he has concern about the number of homeless people in the area. He asked the Council not to approve the item.
Unidentified member of the audience stated that his property is located on the southeast portion and there is traffic going through his side of 7
th Street. He stated the house on 2431 Jensen was
converted into a burger place and the additional property will look terrible and lower the value of neighboring properties.
Kevin Carter asked as point of information, if the owner wants to open a liquor store, would he need to go to the Planning Commission to get a conditional use permit.
Community Development Director David Brletic indicated a zoning designation does not require a conditional use permit. He stated a liquor store is not listed but a convenience store is allowed.
Samson Alvarado stated there is trash all over the property.
Unidentified member of the audience stated the item should be tabled because there are too many questions.
Unidentified member of the audience stated the property is an eye sore.
Efren Rubio stated the item should be tabled because it has too many sticky situations.
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo tabled the item to the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ
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I. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. SUBJECT: DELETED - Planning Commission Appointments.
2. SUBJECT: DELETED - Appointments to the Citizens Oversight Committee- Measure S.
3. SUBJECT: NO ACTION - Women’s History Month Silent Auction Donation Acceptance and Distribution.
Public comment:
Unidentified member of the audience said this is the community trying to help each other.
Kevin Carter stated some are missing the key point. This is a City even and if City money is collected the City has to account for it.
J. CITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
City Manager Nathan Olson announced:
1. He toured the City districts with Council Members and Mayor and he is impressed with the knowledge the Council Members have of their districts. He said he appreciated the time spent and will get to work on some of the items.
2. The Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls met this week and an item will be presented at the next City Council meeting for approval of their bylaws and work plan.
3. A City Manager Round Table will be scheduled in April. This is a solution oriented meeting and will be an opportunity for community members to talk about what the City is doing good.
K. MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Hurtado
1. Thanked City Manager Olson for touring the districts.
2. Requested and received consensus to direct staff to provide information regarding potential uses for the concession building at Sanger Park.
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3. Requested an update on the crosswalk installed at 8th Street and Academy Avenue.
4. Requested and received consensus to direct staff to provide an update on previous requests to remove roots at Brehler Square.
5. Announced the 1st Annual Zumbathon in honor of Women’s History Month will be held on Saturday from 9 am to 11 am at the intersection of N and 7th Streets.
Council Member Montelongo
1. Thanked City Manager Olson for touring the districts.
2. Thank Council Member Hurtado for the Women’s History Month events.
3. Requested police patrol at Lyon Avenue between 7th and Jensen.
4. Looking forward to the budget hearings.
Council Member Melendez
1. Thanked Council Member Hurtado for the Women’s History Month events.
2. Thanked City Manager Olson for touring the districts.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
1. Thanked City Manager Olson for touring District 3 and said it was a great visit.
2. Attended the Jamison vigil.
3. He and Mayor Gonzalez did a story with ABC 30 on the new shopping center.
4. Chamber Banquet is this weekend; lots of great people will be recognized.
K. ADJ
OURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 8:14 pm.
ATTEST:
Rebeca Padron, City Clerk