Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council THURSDAY , NOVEMBER 7, 2024
6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER
1700 7TH Street, Sanger, California 93657
A. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council called their meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
B. OPENING 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. AGENDA APPROV AL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo remove Agenda Item E-2 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. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. Introduction of new Building Official, Human Resources Manager , and Water Operations Manager, Public Works Supervisor.
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Community Development Director David Brletic introduced Building Official Carlos Tovar to City Council. Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director introduced Human Resources Manager Amanda Champion. Public Works Director Esperanza Rosales introduced Water Operations Manager George Jasso and Public Works Supervisor Eddie Gonzalez.
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. FCTA Measure C, Terry Ogle
Terry Ogle, FCTA and Robert Phipps, FCOG presented a Measure C update to the Council.
2. Pavement Management Program - REMOVED
F. PUBLIC FORUM
Osvaldo, Congratulated the Council Members on their reelections.
Rick, Sanger Resident in District 2, Informed Council of the unevenness on the road between Sanger Avenue and Cherry due to new construction. Requested that the city do active prevention to make sure the roads are leveled and safe for all residents.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Council Member Melendez approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Special Meeting s and Regular Meetings held on September 5, 2024, and September 19, 2024.
That the City Council approve.
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Warrants including Check Nos. 92754 through 92951.
Informational item.
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Payroll including Direct Deposit Nos. 64074 through 64466 Payroll Check Nos. 59851 through 59955; and Benefit Check Nos. 2028 through 2039.
That the City Council approve.
4. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Destruction of Public Records that Exceed Legal Retention Periods.
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-66 authorizing the destruction of certain records held by the City Clerk’s Office and Human Resources Department in accordance with State law and the Sanger City Code.
5. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Purchasing of Scheduling Software That the City Council approve a five-year agreement with TimeClock Plus, LLC, a City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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Delaware limited liability company, in the amount of $34,861.74 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
6. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Agreement with the County of Fresno for Police Dispatching Services
That the City Council approve Service Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with the County of Fresno for dispatch services and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
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
H. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Well 22 Facilities and Site Improvements Project Contract Award.
The City Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo:
1) Award the contract for the project to West Valley Construction Company, Inc., P.O.
Box 5639, San Jose, CA 95126, in the amount of $2,088,315.00; and 2) Approve a construction contingency for change order s in the amount of $200,000 (9.6%) for this project; and
3) Authorize the City Manager to sign contract documents on behalf of the City.
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 Nathan Olson announced:
• Welcomed the Council to view the artwork in the City Hall lobby created by Fairmont Elementary School, 5th grade class. The 5th graders mimicked the “Starry Night” style and drew the Sanger water tower and Sanger mountains.
• Congratulated the Council Members for their reelection. • Thanked Sanger residents for going out and voting on Measure R.
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J. REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
• Updated on the Legue of California City’s Annual Conference that he attended regarding city issues and preventions.
• Gave appreciation to Sanger Chamber of Commerce for putting together the Trunk-or- Treat event and that it was an amazing event.
• Thanked the residents in District 3 for the reelection.
Council Member Hurtado
• Gave appreciation to District 1 residents for the reelection.
Council Member Montelongo
• Congratulated the Council Members that were reelected. Spoke on the voting process and the appreciation to all that voted.
• Informed the public that on January 14th they will be hosting a presentation on Human Trafficking at the Sanger High School at 6:00 PM. There will be extensive information on the topic and there will be Spanish speaking available. • Informed City Manager and Police Chief on parking issues on 9th Street by Sanger High School. Vehicles are parking at a no parking zone.
• Thanked the Chamber of Commerce on the Veteran’s Parade and the Trunk-or-Treat event.
• Congratulated the new Sanger Staff.
Council Member Melendez
• Congratulated the Council Members on their reelection. • Requested an update on the JFK park. City Manager Olson responded with an update on the completion of the walking and informed Council that all work was completed in house. Council Member Melendez thanked all staff that helped with the project. • Gave thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for the Veteran’s Parade and Trunk-or-Treat event.
Mayor Gonzalez
• Commented on the Cherry Avenue construction that the Sanger resident mentioned during Public Comment. City Manager Olson responded that the issue has been looked into and that the construction will be leveling it out soon. • Commented that the city should bring back 3rd grade tours to City Hall. • Updated on the Legue of California City’s Annual Conference that he attended and spoke on the breakout rooms regarding the homeless. Featured the program North Orange County has.
• Thanked the Chamber of Commerce for the Veteran’s Parade and Trunk-or-Treat event. • Informed staff and the audience that he will be representing the City of Sanger on a national stage at the National Legue of City’s in Tampa, Florida. • Thanked the voters for the reelection.
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K. ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 6:49 pm.
ATTEST:
Sierra Delgado, Human Resources Analyst