Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 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 6:03 pm.
B. OP ENING 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 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. P
UBLIC FORUM
Unidentified audience member suggested the Council include non-profit as part of the Measure S language.
Osvaldo Vera asked that the Council consider non-profits.
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Efren Rubio stated that the Council should think about the kids and non-profits.
Kevin Carter indicated that the general public is not enthused about giving money to non-profits.
He stated he hears two complaints: no sunset and money to non-profits.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez pulled Agenda Items E-2, E-3, E-4, and E-7 and approved the Consent Calendar:
Council Member Melendez announced that out of an abundance of caution, she recuses herself from Agenda Item E-2 because the subject parties donated to her campaign.
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Special Meeting and Regular Meeting held on July 18, 2024.
5. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Transportation Development Act (TDA) Claim – FY 2023-24.
T he City Council accepted the Funding Claim for Local Transportation Funds (TDA) and State Transit Assistance Funds (STAF) apportionment and authorized the Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director to sign the submit the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Transportation Funding Claim.
6. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Transportation Development Act (TDA) Claim – FY 2024-25.
The City Council accept ed the Funding Claim for Local Transportation Funds (TDA) and State Transit Assistance Funds (STAF) apportionment and authorize d the Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director to sign the submit the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Transportation Funding Claim.
8. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Approval of Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging (FMAAA) Contract for FY 2024-2024 – Contract No. 25-0191.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-50 approving contracts with the Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging for the Title III C1 Congregate Nutrition Program for Older Adults and authorizing their execution by the City Manager for FY 2024-2025.
9. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Acceptance of UC Davis All Animals Grant and enter into Shelter Service Agreement.
The City Council approved Resolution No. 2024-51 accepting the “All Animals” Grant Funds from UC Davis and the Koret Shelter Medicine Program, approving the Shelter Services Agreement with The Regents of the University of California for spay/neuter services, and amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget.
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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
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2023-04 requesting a text revision to Municipal Code Sections 90-693 and 90-733.
Council Member Melendez announced that out of an abundance of caution, she recuses herself from Agenda Item E-2 because the subject parties donated to her campaign, and left the Council Chamber.
Public comment:
Unidentified audience member suggested the Council take a one month continuance to discuss tax revision to C-4 and C-M and consider future ramifications to those two zones.
After further discussion, the Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez waived the full second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2024-05, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sanger approving Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 2023-04 amending Sections 90- 693 and 90-733 of the Sanger City Code, adding “Storage buildings, mini storage facilities” to the list of conditionally permitted uses within the C-4, General Commercial, and C-M, Commercial and Light Manufacturing zone districts, and associated CEQA finding under CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3). The motion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: G ONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN (RECUSAL): MELENDEZ
ABSENT: NONE
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2024-02 requesting a text revision to Municipal Code Sections 90-40 and 90-653.
Public comment:
Unidentified audience member indicated that they did not see enough details about hours of operation and he does not like that it is 75 feet from a church. He stated there should be guidelines for allowing music.
Council Member Melendez returned to the Council Chamber.
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Kevin Carter indicated that when a person gets a use permit, all the details are addressed under the permit. He stated the City should promote free enterprise. He indicated that the entire area is zoned C-3 which does not allow churches in that zoning.
Shari Gumber Carter stated that it is a completely different crowd at a microbrewery and different from most bars in town. She stated that her mom and dad were born and raised in Sanger, worked in Sanger, raised a family and owned a business in Sanger. She stated business attracts business and when an outdoor venue comes, it will attract many people.
Efren Rubio asked why a church is allowed there if the zoning is for business.
After further discussion, the Council by motion of Mayor Gonzalez waived the full second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2024-06, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sanger approving Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 2024-02 amending Sections 90-40 and 90-653 of the Sanger City Code, adding “Outdoor venue – outdoor dining (mobile vendors), serving alcoholic beverages, live entertainment” to the list of conditionally permitted uses within the C-3, Central Commercial, zone district and associated CEQA finding under CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3). The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
4. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Final Acceptance for Bethel and Annadale Traffic Signal Improvements.
Public comment:
Unidentified audience member asked what was the reason for the additional work.
City Engineer Josh Rogers indicated it was triggered by a project in the area that was unrelated to the traffic signal but did affect traffic signal loops.
After further discussion, the Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo:
1. Accepted the work for the Bethel and Annadale Traffic Signal Improvements Project in the amount of $81,900.00; 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 $4,095.00 to St. Francis Electric, LLC upon expiration of the 35-day lien period.
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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
7. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Destruction of Public Records that Exceed Legal Retention Periods.
Public comment:
Unidentified audience member stated that we just went through this three or four years ago aodn why are we bringing it up again.
City Manager Nathan Olson announced the procedure is based on the retention schedule.
After further discussion, the Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez adopt Resolution No. 2024-49 authorizing the destruction of certain records held by the City Manager’s Office, City Clerk/Human Resources Department, and Fire Department in accordance with State law and the Sanger City Code. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
H. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Executive Management Special Compensation Premiums Resolution as required by CalPERS.
The City Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo adopted Resolution No. 2024-52 establishing Special Compensation Premiums for Unrepresented Executive Management Positions for compliance with California Code of Regulations (“CCR”) as required by the California Public Employees Retirement System (“CalPERS”). 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 - Consultant Services Agreement for a Classification and Compensation Study.
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo approved the Consultant Services Agreement with Evergreen Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $41,500 to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study and authorize 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, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
I. CITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
City Manager Olson announced:
1. The digester cleaning and repairs will start in August.
2. The Measure C audit is about wrapped up.
J. MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. SUBJECT: TABLED - Mobile Vendor Regulations.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive staff’s report and provide direction on Mobile Vendor Regulations.
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo tabled Agenda Item J-1. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: HURTADO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
1. Commended staff for the road paving projects.
2. Requested an update on the Tombstone water well.
3. Requested an update on Indianola and Jensen traffic signal.
Council Member Hurtado
1. Stated that she voted no on the last item because she know it was going to happen and it has been on the table for a year and a half maybe longer. She stated she likes the idea of community input.
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2. Stated that she does not like the quality of the resurfaced roads. They have marks and bumps.
3. Requested and received consensus to place an item on a future meeting agenda regarding a homelessness encampment ordinance similar to the City of Fresno.
4. Requested and received consensus to have a satellite PD station at Sanger Park or as an alternative having PD do bicycle patrol in the area.
Council Member Montelongo
1. Announced National Night Out will be held on September 8th from 3 to 6 pm at Cesar Chavez Park
2. Thank City Manager Olson for hosting a Round Table.
3. Commended Parks & Recreation for the boxing program and the pool and summer activities.
4. Commended the Senior Center program for their great activities.
5. Commended the Police Department for the recent arrest for attempted homicide.
Council Member Melendez
1. Stated she noticed the resurfaced and repaved roads are rocky and lines at not put in all the way.
Mayor Gonzalez
1. Announced the opening of Harbor Freight and two new affordable housing projects will be completed shortly.
2. Requested more information be provided to businesses located on the east side of town regarding the status of the wastewater plant maintenance.
3. Asked how a satellite station and bike patrol could be paid.
City Manger Olson stated he is not sure it can be funded by Measure S or General Fund and that code enforcement could walk the parks.
J. ADJ
OURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 7:17 pm.
ATTEST:
Rebeca Padron, City Clerk