Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council
THURSDAY, AUGUST 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 6:00 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 deleted Agenda Item D-1 and approved the agenda as amended. 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. DELETED - Recognition of Golden Bridge International Pet Brands & Service Corp.
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E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Fire Chief Greg Tarascou introduced new Firefighters Christian Mendoza and Matthew Tiqui and newly promoted Firefighter Justin Lang.
F. PUBLIC FORUM
Jacob Zailian provided comment regarding homeless encampments and asked the Council to consider placing an item on an agenda to make it illegal to have encampments and to talk about a resolution for gang and drug prevention.
Maria asked the Council not to forget about forget alleys because they are getting nasty again and kids play there.
Kelly Bains, resident of Sanger for 60 years and a homeowner for 40, stated that she understands that Measure S is important but there are people in town that are rallying to vote no. She stated she is still on the fence because there has been no accountability.
Osvaldo Vera presented a picture to the Council of a recent boxing event and stated that Measure S should provide prevention for the kids.
Unidentified audience member stated that there are people out talking about Measure S and some came to a Council meeting before the resolution was submitted to the County and warned to at least consider non-profits.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Special Meeting and Regular Meeting held on August 1, 2024.
2. SUBJECT: REVIEWED - Warrants including Check Nos. 92315 through 92537.
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Payroll including Direct Deposit Nos. 63572 through 63815; Payroll Check Nos. 59715 through 59767; and Benefit Check Nos. 2012 through 2019.
4. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Police Department Monthly Report.
5. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Fire Department Monthly Report.
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6. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Final Acceptance – North and Greenwood Sewer Manhole Reconstruction.
The City Council:
1. Accepted the work for the North and Greenwood Sewer Manhole Reconstruction Project in the amount of $93,307.41; and
2. Authorized recordation of the Notice of Completion with the Fresno County Recorder.
7. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Measure C Extension Local Transportation Program Funds.
The City Council approved Resolution No. 2024- 53 certifying eligibility and claiming Measure C Extension Local Transportation Program Funds for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and authorized the City Manager to sign and submit the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 claims.
8. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Investment Policy.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-54 updating the Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and superseding Resolution No. 2024-39.
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 - Reorganization of City Clerk/Human Resources Department.
Public comment:
Unidentified audience member suggested new employees should start at Step 1 of the salary range to allow for progression to next steps based on knowledge.
The City Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-55 establishing new Administrative Analyst, City Clerk/Executive Assistant, Human Resources Analyst, and Human Resources Manager positions; setting salary ranges for the positions; and amending the job descriptions for Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director and Human Resources Technician; and
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2. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-56 designating Unrepresented/Confidential employees and establishing compensation and benefits for Unrepresented/Confidential employees; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-57 updating the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Master Salary Table.
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
J. CITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
City Manager Nathan Olson announced:
• Congratulated City Clerk on upcoming retirement.
• The digester rehab equipment is arriving and work will start in about a week. • The staff and crews are looking after the wells and noticing there are not many water issues this year.
K. REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
• Congratulated City Clerk on upcoming retirement.
• Thanked City Manager for the update on the water pressure. • Stated that he received updates from City Engineer regarding Tombstone and the stop light.
Council Member Hurtado
• Requested a consensus from Council to place an item on a future agenda prior to the elections to consider a resolution for funding non-profit groups with public safety tax measure funds. No consensus was given.
• Requested an update on the food truck ordinance.
Council Member Montelongo
• Thanked City staff for taking care of calls and the water pressure issue. • Thanked the Police Department staff for taking care of the issue with the tractor/trailed parking on Almond Avenue.
• Stated that City Manager Olson sent an email with information about things that need to get done before adopting an ordinance regarding encampments. • Requested and received consensus to have staff look at implementing a volunteer program such as Adopt a Block to help with cleaning downtown and planting flowers.
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• Requested crosswalk repair at corner of Almond, Bethel, and Cherry Avenues.
Council Member Melendez
• Requested an update regarding the track at JFK Park.
Mayor Gonzalez
• Met with representatives and investors of GBI. They are planning to build another plan that may add more manufacturing jobs, and toured Pitman Farms. • Clarified that Measure S continues to allow for non-profit funding and will continue if Measure R passes.
L. ADJ
OURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 6:59 pm.
ATTEST:
Rebeca Padron, City Clerk