Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024
6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
1700th Street, Sanger, California 93657
A. C ALL TO ORDER
The City Council called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
B. OP ENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was offered by Pastor Paul Canaday.
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 Item D-1 and approved the agenda as amended. 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. DELETED - Recognition of Ken Garcia, Sanger Planning Commissioner.
E. P RESENTATIONS
1. The CrisCom Company presented their quarterly report to the Council.
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F. PUBLIC FORUM
Jerry Valadez, Chief Executive Officer of SAM Academy located at 750 N Street, commented on the lack of parking spaces in downtown. He said the parents and students that come to SAM Academy are competing for parking spaces with other nearby businesses.
Unidentified member of the audience commented on JFK Park. He said that the slide needs to repairs and there is water coming from the basin that smells and attracts mosquitos.
Rita Flores, 1030 Almond Avenue, commented on the need for street repairs on Annadale, Edgar, Cherry and North.
Jeffrey Saldate, Director of Set Free Sanger, said he is working with Mid Valley Disposal to clean up the City and asked if there are any targeted locations they can address.
Osvaldo Vera, community activist and cofounder of Sanger Boxing Club, thanked the Council Members for attending the boxing event.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo pulled Agenda Item G-8 for further discussion and approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Special Meeting held on May 9, 2024, and the Special and Regular Meetings held on May 16, 2024.
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Ordinance updating Council District 4 Boundaries to include property annexed into the City (Somerset Annexation).
The City Council waived the second reading and adopted 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.
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - June 20, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.
T he City Council canceled the regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024, due to an anticipated lack of quorum.
4. SUBJECT: APPROVED - 2024 Street Sealing Project.
The City Council:
1. Awarded the contract for the project for the Base Bid plus Additive Alternate 1 to Pavement Coatings Co., 2150 Bell Avenue, Suite 125, Sacramento, CA 95830, in the amount of $760,047.54, as lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and
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2. Approved a construction contingency for change orders in the amount of $38,000 (5%) for this project; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to sign contract documents on behalf of the City.
5. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Well 22 Project – Electrical Equipment Procurement.
The City Council:
1. Authorized the purchases of various electrical equipment for the Well 22 Project including back -up generator from Valley Power Systems in the amount of $116,980.00 switchgear from Medallion Supply in the amount of $20,774.70; and Variable Frequency Drive from Medallion Supply in the amount of $21,703.00; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to sign contract documents on behalf of the City.
6. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB 1) Project List.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-27 approving a project list for the 24/25 fiscal year capital improvement program as described to satisfy the program objectives and statutory requirements of the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1).
7. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Emergency Medical Services Contract Renewal.
The City Council approved the contract for Emergency Medical Services with the County of Fresno and authorized the City Manager to sign the contract on behalf of the City.
9. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Accept 2021 thru 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program.
T he City Council approved acceptance of the 2021 to 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program allocation in the amount of $15,000 for purchase of 45 Kenwood Police Radios in the 2023/24 FY and approve d Resolution No. 2024- 28 to approve the 2023/2024 FY Budget amendment for the funds.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ
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8. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Side Letter Agreement between the City of Sanger and the Sanger Police Officers Association regarding the addition of the Police Cadet position.
After further discussion, the Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo approved the Side Letter Agreement between the City and SPOA regarding the addition of the Police Cadet position and rescinded the Side Letter approved on January 4, 2024 regarding same. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ
H. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - City of Sanger Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan – FY 24/25 – 28/29.
Public comment:
Osvaldo Vera said the City should start with painting the yellow lines because it is a danger for senior citizens.
Unidentified audience member stated that if an alley is tore up it needs to be shut down and priority should be to keep people safe.
Rita Flores commented on the need to repair pot holes on J Street.
Council Member Hurtado made a motion to approve the FY 24/25 – 28/29 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan with the exclusion of T42 and T43 and inclusion of T34, and to direct staff to look at the cost of J Street construction from Annadale to Cherry. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and failed by the following vote:
AYES: HURTADO, MELENDEZ
NOES: MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ
Council Member Hurtado made a motion to approve the FY 24/25 – 2920 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan as presented and direct staff to look at the cost of J Street construction from Annadale to Cherry. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
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AYES: MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MELENDEZ
NOES: MONTELONGO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Proposed changes to Existing Positions and Proposed New Positions in the Public Works Department.
Public comment:
Unidentified audience member commented on the need to add and fill more positions.
Karen Pearson stated that she is super excited and hopefully the positions will be promoted in house.
The City Council by motion of Council Member Hurtado adopt Resolution No. 2024-30 to:
1. Create a Wastewater Operator I/Environmental Compliance Inspector position and a Water Operations Manager position; and
2. Amend job descriptions of the Streets, Parks & Facilities Worker classifications; and
3. Amend job description and salary range of the Public Works Supervisor; and
4. Amend salary range of the Plant Manager position.
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
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Consolidating the Elections for Mayor and Council Members representing Districts 1 and 3 with the November 5, 2024 Statewide General Election.
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo adopted Resolution No. 2024-31 calling and giving notice of the holding of a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of certain officers and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno to consolidate and canvass the election and permit the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to render specified services to the City of Sanger relating to the conduct of the municipal election to be held on November 5, 2024, and appropriating funds to pay for said services. 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
I. CITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
None
J. MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. SUBJECT: City Council Letters of O pposition – AB 1886 and SB 1037.
Public comment:
Kevin Carter stated he does not like how they can put an apartment or complex in an area that is not zoned for it. He said the cities have already lost control in that the state approves projects without input from cities. He said the state should give control back to cities.
Efren Rubio stated that there are a lot of pros and cons and the state has too much control.
Unidentified audience member stated the Council should be confident before making the decision.
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo approved and authorized the Mayor to sign the Letters of Opposition for AB 1886 (Alvarez) Housing Element Law: Substantial Compliance and SB 1037 (Wiener) Planning and zoning; housing element; enforcement. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: HURTADO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ
Council Member Hurtado
1. Some residents have talked about vacant building on N and 8th Streets and maybe Set Free can address temporarily.
2. There is an uptick in graffiti.
Council Member Montelongo
1. The Boxing Program’s Rumble Event was outstanding.
2. Attended the entrepreneur event at Sanger Park hosted by the Chamber.
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Council Member Melendez
1. Thanked staff for getting the JFK Splash Pad opened daily.
2. Requested inspection of all City parks and playground areas.
3. Inspect “Stop Ahead” sign on J Street.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
1. Thanked Public Works staff and Boxing Coach Mario for the Boxing Program’s Rumble Event.
2. Reported on meetings during the ICSC event with hotel companies and marketing agencies and gave a reminder that Sanger competes with other Fresno County cities.
K. ADJ
OURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 7:39 pm.
ATTEST:
Rebeca Padron, City Clerk