Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 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 Jacob Zaillian.
The flag salute was led by Mayor Frank Gonzalez.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Frank Gonzalez, Council Member Esmeralda Hurtado, Council Member Michael Montelongo, Council Member Dolores Melendez
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez
C. AGE
NDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
The Council by motion of Council Member Melendez deleted Agenda Item D-2 and approved the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MARTINEZ
D. P
RESENTATIONS
1. The CrisCom Company Report to Council.
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Rene Misakian presented a report to the Council.
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2. Measure S Grantee Reports. - DELETED
a. Boys & Girls Club
b. SAM Academy
c. Set Free Sanger
E. PUBLIC FORUM
Osvaldo Vera, community activist and founder of the Boxing Club, shared pictures of his past experience with the kids in the Boxing Club.
Zacob, Set Free Church, asked the Council to place an item on a future agenda regarding the homeless and what the state and county are doing. He stated that having a brewery or bar in downtown is not beneficial for the City.
Maria asked that the Council have staff check the alleys; there are a lot of cats.
Kelly asked whether the $29 fee for Sanger landscape in her tax bill is spent on beautification of the streets.
Juan Ruiz thanked the Council for the booster pump at Chavez Park. He stated that it makes the ball field look good.
Kevin Carter read aloud the ballot language regarding Measure R and stated that the language includes gang prevention.
Rita Flores, 1030 Almond Avenue, stated that the City fixed half of J Street and it should have been fixed from Edgar Avenue to North Avenue. She said there are a lot of potholes and the street is very bumpy.
Michelle thanked the Council and the City Manager for what they are doing. She said the outlook for the City is bright and suggested the City come up with a better way to reach the community about the positive things that are happening.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo pulled Agenda Items F-3, F-5, F-7, F-8, and F-9 fur further discussion and approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Special Meeting and Regular Meeting held on August 15, 2024.
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2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Well No. 16 Final Acceptance.
The City Council accepted the work for the Well 16 Project in the amount of $1,340,188.88, and authorized recordation of the Notice of Completion with the Fresno County Recorder.
4. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Ratify Agreement for Repair of North Digester Sludge Heater – WWTP.
The City Council ratified the agreement between the City of Sanger and California Boiler to repair the north sludge heater of the digester at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $97,860.49.
6. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Acceptance of Grant Funding from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and Related Budget Amendment.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-58 accepting a grant for FY 2024/2025 from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and approving a budget amendment to add $28,000 to the FY 2024/2025 budget.
10. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Vacation 2024-01, Summary Vacation of an Excess Portion of Right-of-Way located on the southwest corner of North Avenue and Industrial Way.
The City Council adopt ed Resolution No. 2024 -60 approving VAC 2024- 01, a summary vacation of an excess portion of right -of-way located on the southwest corner of North Avenue and Industrial Way, 1815 Industrial Way, APN 332-190- 49, and finding the project is exempt according to C EQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), which is the “general rule” or “common sense” exemption.
11. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Part-Time Senior Center Coordinator Position.
The City Council approved a part-time Senior Center Coordinator position to assist with the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging (FMAAA) Senior Meal Program and other Senior Center Programming.
The Council pulled the following items from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Bethel Avenue Rehabilitation – Jensen Avenue to Northern City Limits Contract Award.
Public comment:
Unidentified member of the audience stated that the roads are worse now than before the repairs.
The City Council by motion of council Member Montelongo:
1. Awarded the contract for the project to Emmett Valley Construction, Inc., 9662 W. Kearney Blvd, Fresno, CA 93706, in the amount of $1,637,673.80, as lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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2. Approved a construction contingency for change orders in the amount of $163,000 (10%0 for this project; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to sign contract documents on behalf of the City; and
4. Approved a Budget Amendment in the amount of $150,000.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MARTINEZ
5. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Participation in the Medi-Cal Intergovernmental Rate Range Program.
Fire Chief Greg Tarascou asked that the Health Plan Provider Agreement between the City of Sanger and Anthem Blue Cross originally posted with the Agenda be deleted.
The City Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo approved the following contracts:
• Intergovernmental Agreement re: Transfer of Public Funds between the City of Sanger and the California Department of Health Care Services; • Health Plan Provider Agreement between the City of Sanger and Cal -Viva Health.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MARTINEZ
7. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Declaration of Police Service Dog as Surplus Property.
Public comment:
Unidentified member of the audience stated he was sad that the dog is titled as surplus property.
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The City Council by motion of Council Member M elendez approved Resolution No. 2024-59 declaring Police Service Dog Rocky as surplus property and authorizing the City Purchasing Agent to dispose of said property by selling the dog to City of Clovis for the amount of $10,000. The motion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MARTINEZ
8. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Ratification of Vehicle Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management.
Public comment:
Unidentified member of the audience asked whether the Police Department has considered leasing vehicles.
The City Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo ratif ied a Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise FM Trust, A Delaware statutory trust (“Enterprise Fleet Management”) through July 2026 relating to the lease of two Police Department vehicles. The motion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MARTINEZ
9. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Letter of Support – Self Help Enterprises’, Cherry Crossing II Affordable Rental Housing Project.
Council Member Hurtado recused herself from the agenda item because she is currently employed by Self Help Enterprises.
The City Council by motion of Council Member Melendez approved and authorized the Mayor to sign the Letter of Support for Self-Help Enterprises’ Cherry Crossing II Affordable Rental Housing Project, 1360 Cherry Avenue, Sanger, CA 93657. The motion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN (RECUSAL): HURTADO
ABSENT: MARTINEZ
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G. PUBLIC HEARING
The City Council held a public hearing to discuss the 2023-2031 Housing Element.
Public comment:
None.
The Council closed the public hearing.
The Council by motion of Council Member Hurtado adopted Resolution No. 2024-61, approving the following actions:
1. Approving Housing Element Update CEQA Exemption Technical Memorandum and Environmental Assessment “common sense”
exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3);
2. Adopting the 2023-2031 City of Sanger Housing Element, as required by State law;
3. Directing City staff to submit the adopted 2023- 2031 Housing Element to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for certification;
4. Authorizing City staff to make minor administrative edits to the adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element, as may be required for certification.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MARTINEZ
H. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Sanger (City) and Sanger Police Officers Association (SPOA).
The City Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo approved the MOU between the City and SPOA for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and authorized the City Manager to execute the MOU. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MARTINEZ
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2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Sanger (City) and I.U.O.E. Stationary Local 39 (Local39).
The City Council by motion of Council Member Hurtado approved the MOU between the City and Local 39 for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and authorized the City Manager to execute the MOU. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MARTINEZ
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Sanger (City) and Sanger Middle Management Organization (Mid Management).
The City Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo approved the MOU between the City and Mid Management for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and authorized the City Manager to execute the MOU. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MARTINEZ
4. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Compensation Changes for Unrepresented Confidential Group and Unclassified Executive Management Positions.
The City Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-62 approving a 5% increase effective July 1, 2024 and establishing Christmas Eve as a paid holiday for all Unrepresented Confidential employees and Unclassified Executive Management positions; and
2. Approved the updated Confidential/Unrepresented Group Compensation and Benefits Summary for FY 2024/2025.
I. CITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
City Manager Nathan Olson announced the following:
1. City Manager Round Table will be held on October 15 at the Community Center to discuss food trucks.
2. The digester work is underway.
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EPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Hurtado
1. Requested an update on her request to secure funding for a new or vet clinic.
2. Requested and received consensus for a staff report regarding the pedestrian bridge at Academy and Church Avenues.
3. Requested and received consensus to budget improvements to restrooms at Cesar Chavez Park and Sanger Park.
Council Member Montelongo
1. Requested staff look into installing a play area at Cesar Chavez Park.
2. Requested staff look into the street lights at the crosswalk of Cherry and Bethel Avenues.
3. Requested staff look into having another senior living community in town.
Council Member Melendez
1. Announced the National Night Out will be held on Sunday.
2. Announced the Farmer’s Market will be held on Saturday.
K. ADJ OURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 8:21 pm.
ATTEST:
Rebeca Padron, City Clerk
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