Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
1700th Street, Sanger, California 93657
A. C ALL TO ORDER
The Council called their meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
B. OP ENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was offered by Pastor Jacob Zaillian.
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
Absent: None
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 Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
D. C
EREMONIAL MATTERS
1. The Council recognized Robert Juarez for induction into the California State Wrestling Hall of Fame and his service to the wrestling community.
2. The Council recognized the Sanger High School Girls Track & Field Team.
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E. PRESENTATIONS
1. City Engineer Josh Rogers presented the City’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Update.
F. PUBLIC FORUM
Karen Pearson thanked the Council for recognizing Coach Juarez.
Enrique Valdez stated people do not want to live in Sanger. They want to do business in Clovis. He stated that it stinks in the morning and there is a rumor the water has contaminants.
Unidentified member of the audience stated sometimes trash is picked up and sometimes not.
Rick, resident of Sanger, stated the perception is the City is running a loose ship and needs to be more careful.
Jacob Zallian, Set Free Church, stated are a lot of different events downtown and hopes that code enforcement look at vacant buildings, the alley by Brehler Square, and the alley behind the church.
Rita Flores stated there are a lot of fields with high grass and they should be taken care of before they catch on fire.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Council Member Hurtado approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings held on May 2, 2024.
2. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Warrants including Check Nos. 91498 through 91825.
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Payroll including Direct Deposit Nos. 62479 through 63097; Payroll Check Nos. 59513 through 59622; and Benefit Check Nos. 1976 through 1995.
4. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Police Department Monthly Report.
5. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Fire Department Monthly Report.
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6. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No.
1. The City Council:
1. Approved Resolution No. 2024-19, a Resolution accepting the Engineer’s Report; and
2. Approved Resolution No. 2024-20, a Resolution of intent to levy and collect annual assessments for Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 and set the Public Hearing for July 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm.
7. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No.
2. The City Council:
1. Approved Resolution No. 2024-21, a Resolution accepting the Engineer’s Report; and
2. Approved Resolution No. 2024-22, a Resolution of intent to levy and collect annual assessments for Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 and set the Public Hearing for July 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm.
8. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Out of State Travel Request.
The City Council approved the out-of-state travel for Detective Shaela Edwards to attend the 2024 National Law Enforcement Training on Child Exploitation in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 11 through June 13, 2024.
9. SUBJECT: DELETED - New Lockers for Police Department Locker Rooms.
10. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Local Streets Improvement Project CIP 23-01 The City Council:
1. Awarded the contract for the project for the base bid only to Terra West Construction, Inc., 1030 Gettysburg Avenue, Suite 107, Clovis, CA 93612, in the amount of $1,070,148.00, as lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and
2. Approved a construction contingency for change orders in the amount of $107,000 (10%) for this project; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute contract documents on behalf of the City.
11. SUBJECT: APPROVED - 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-23 to accept the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and affirm staff’s submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
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12. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Treatment Augmentation – Wastewater Treatment Facility Project.
The City Council:
1. Approved a Contract with Customized Water Systems, LLC, for the purchase of two Frequency units, installation of Nano Bubble Pretreatment Equipment, and operations services for 12 months at the City Wastewater Treatment Facility in the amount not to exceed $618,000; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all related documents; and
3. Approved Resolution No. 2024-24 for the appropriation of funds from the sewer fund balance for the project.
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
H. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. SUBJECT: Updating Council District 4 Boundaries.
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo waived full reading and introduced by title only Ordinance No. 2024-04 amending Section 2-29 of the Sanger City Code adjusting the boundaries for City Council Election District No. 4 to add the annexed Somerset property to Council District 4 as required by law. 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: Zoning Ordinance Amendment Initiation.
Public comment:
Jacob Zallian stated he disagrees with the proposed zoning amendment and that House of Pendragon already has a spot and there are already three bars in downtown.
Osvaldo Vera stated he agrees 100% with Mr. Zaillian.
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Karen Pearson, Sanger Chamber of Commerce, stated she is working with Tommy on this project. It is not only to serve alcohol but also music, entertainment, and an event venue for private parties. She said it stimulate the economy in downtown.
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo adopted Resolution No. 2024-25 to initiate Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2024-02, to add “Outdoor Venue – Outdoor Dining (Mobile Vendors), Serving of Alcoholic Beverages, Live Entertainment”, under uses permitted subject to conditional use permit in the C-3 Central Commercial District. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: HURTADO
ABSENT: NONE
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Code Enforcement Officer and Senior Code Enforcement Officer Salary Ranges.
Public comment:
Kevin Carter stated this will be a wonderful thing for the City. He said he has complained about Code Enforcement for several years.
Rick stated it could be the person hired are educated in that field.
Osvaldo Vera asked why the City needs so many code enforcement officers.
The City Council by motion of Council Member Hurtado adopted Resolution No. 2024-26 approving new salary ranges for the full time positions of Code Enforcement Officer and Senior Code Enforcement Officer, and eliminating the position of Code Enforcement Specialist from the City’s Classification List. The motion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
4. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Purchase and Sale Agreement – Somerset Park Space.
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Public comment:
Karen Pearson stated that as Chair for the Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls, they conducted surveys in the community and the biggest response was more outdoor things to do. The girls’ softball program pleaded for a place to play softball. This purchase is a fantastic thing. It will stimulate the economy and community.
Kevin Carter stated the Council had an entire discussion months ago about how to appropriate ARPA funds. This item is to finalize the agreement.
Osvaldo Vera said the City does not need more parks and should address yellow lines and alleys.
Unidentified member of the audience stated the City needs more parks for the kids and asked why the bathrooms are closed at 6 pm.
The City Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo approved the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Presidio JJR Blossom Hill 200, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company as to an undivided 40% interest and Presidio JJR Somerset 200, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as to an undivided 60% interest, for a 10 acre future park site subject to receipt of Planning Commission finding of conformity with General Plan and authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: HURTADO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Council Member Hurtado left the dais at 8:18 pm.
I. CITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
City Manager Nathan Olson
• Thanked Community Development Director David Brletic for efforts in bringing economic development to the City.
• Thanked the Wastewater Division and Espie for being engaged in the current projects. • Attending ICSC next week and has many meetings scheduled. • Pitman Farms ownership is addressing the problems that were brought to their attention.
They are adding screening capabilities to their draining system and are partners with the City in getting wastewater cleaned up.
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J. MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Legal Services Agreement with Montoy Law Corporation.
The Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez approved Amendment No. 2 to Legal Services Agreement with Montoy Law Corporation adjusting rates for legal services effective July 1, 2024. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HURTADO
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
• Sent emails and had consultations with City Manager Olson regarding issues and all have been taken care of.
Council Member Hurtado returned to the dais at 8:25 pm.
Council Member Montelongo
• A tree is blocking signs on Bethel Avenue near schools. • Turn lane going west bound on Jensen is obstructed by trees. • Measure S grantees should be signing a contract that safeguards working with money and children.
Council Member Melendez
• Asked if notices have been sent to properties with high grass. Fire Chief Tarascou indicated some lots have been cleared and working with others for compliance. • Requested an update on the JFK Water Park. Acting PW Director Rosales indicated the contract will be available on May 24, 2024.
• Asked why the restrooms at the parks are closing at 6 pm. City Manager Olson stated he will look into it.
Council Member Hurtado
• Asked staff to look at the water in the alley behind Set Free Church. • Held a Town Hall Meeting with 25 to 35 people in attendance.
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Mayor Gonzalez
• Asked how residents can report when trash is on the street. City Manager Olson will reach out to Mid Valley Disposal.
• Thanked City Manager Olson for the measures taken to address the smell.
K. ADJ
OURNMENT
Being no further business the Council adjourned their meeting at 8:34 pm.
ATTEST:
Rebeca Padron, City Clerk