Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 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 M ember Michael Montelongo, Council Member Dolores Melendez
Absent: Council M ember Esmeralda Hurtado
C. AGENDA APPROV AL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
The Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez approved the agenda as posted. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HURTADO
D. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. Introduction to Sanger Youth Council presented by Joaquin Zamora, Recreation Supervisor.
Recreation Supervisor Joaquin Zamora introduced the Sanger Youth Council stating that their first meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2024, at 7:30 AM.
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Pavement Management Program
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City Engineer Josh Rogers presented on the item.
F. PUBLIC FORUM
Public comment:
Osvaldo Vera, community activist, spoke about the Sanger boxing program and expressed concern over drugs in the community.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public comment: None
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Regular Meeting held o n November 7, 2024.
2. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Police Department Monthly Report for the months of September and October.
3. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Fire Department Monthly Repor t for the months of September and October.
4. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Warrants including check Nos. 92952 through 93126 for the month of September; and warrants including check Nos. 93127 through 93315 for the month of October.
5. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Payroll for the months of September through October including Direct Deposit Nos. 64467 through 64956; Payroll check Nos. 59956 through 60027; and Benefit Check Nos. 2040 through 2055.
6. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Purchase of Two Patrol Vehicles and Emergency Equipment Installation on Four Patrol Vehicles.
The City Council approve d the purchase of two Ford Interceptor patrol vehicles from Fahrney Automotive Group and for the purchase and installation of emergency equipment by Cook’s Communication on four patrol vehicles. This acquisition will sustain operational readiness for the Sanger Police Department.
7. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Ratify Actions and Agreements for Industrial Headworks and Cross Contamination Emergency Work at the Sanger Wastewater Industrial Treatment Facility.
The City Council adopt ed Resolution No. 2024-67 Reviewing the Emergency Actions Taken by City Manager to Make Emergency Repairs On The Wastewater Treatment Facility Industrial Headworks, Cross Contamination After the Thickener Clarifier, and Emergency Flushing and Debris Clearing Major Sewer Line from City Council Minutes
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Wastewater Plant to Academy Avenue and Ratifying Contracts With Packing Pro Tech, Inc Dba Rockeez Engineering and With Video Inspection Specialists, Inc. (“VIS”).
8. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Sewer Easement Acceptance , SAC Wireless Communication Tower Project.
The City Council adopt ed Resolution No. 2024-68, which accepts the grant of easement for public sewer purposes through the property known as Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 320-011-21S.
9. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Right of Way Acquisitions – Bethel Avenue.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-69, which accepts the right-of-way dedications for permanent public street and utility purposes along the west side of Bethel Avenue just south of the California Avenue alignment.
10. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Establishing Procedures for State and Federal -Aid Project Construction Administration – Adoption of Caltrans Local Agency Procedures Manual Chapter 16.
The City Council approve d Resolution No. 2024-70, which adopts the Caltrans Local Agency Procedures Manual Chapter 16, “Administer Construction Contracts” to establish procedures and guidelines for administering state and federally-funded construction contracts.
11. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Final Acceptance for Well No. 19 Drilling & Development.
The City Council:
1. Accepted the work for the Well No. 19 Drilling and Development in the amount of $590,579.00; 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 $29,528.95 to Zim Industries upon expiration of the 35-day lien period.
12. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Approval of Fresno- Madera Area Agency on Aging (FMAAA) Contract for FY 2024-2025 – Contract No. 25-0191- Amendment #1.
The City Council approved Contract 25 -0191- Amendment #1 with the Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging for the Title III C1 Congregate Nutrition Program For Older Adults And Authorizing their Execution by City Manager for FY 2024- 2025.
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The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HURTADO
H. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Purchasing Policy and Procedures Ordinance.
Assistant City Manager Michele Speer presented on the item.
Public comment: None
The Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez Waived the Full Reading and Introduced Ordinance No. 2024-08 Repealing Divisions 2 and 4 of Chapter 2, Article V , and Adding New Division 2 to Chapter 2, Article V of the Sanger Municipal Code Relating to Purchasing Policy and Procedures. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HURTADO
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Sanger and Sanger Firefighters Association.
Public comment: None
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Sanger and Sanger Firefighters Association (Association) 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 Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HURTADO
I. CITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
City Manager Nathan Olson asked for and received consensus for the City Council to consider cancelling the January 2, 2025, City Council Meeting.
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J. REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
1. Commented on roadwork in District 3, easement acquisition on Bethel Ave., and expressed gratitude to the Parnagian family for dedicating the easement.
2. Asked for a timeline about getting a stoplight at Indianola and Jensen, noting a traffic accident that occurred on Monday.
City Engineer Josh Rogers said the stoplight is in the right of way acquisition phase, a request was submitted to PG&E to adjust the power lines, and advertise in the Summer of 2025.
3. Charging station at veterans park is now working.
Council Mem ber Montelongo
1. Commended the Sanger Police Department for investigating and solving recent crimes in District 4.
2. Thanked the Public Works staff for painting over graffiti on the metal transformer at 9th and Bethel, and asked that staff continue monitoring the graffiti.
Council Mem ber Melendez
1. Noted an increase in graffiti in District 2 and requested that City staff address the issue by cleaning it up.
Mayor Gonzalez
1. Reported that he recently attended the National League of Cities in Tampa, Florida. He attended various workshops including traffic cameras, aerial taxi drones for public safety, immigration, downtown corridor, solar panel, creative media, toured police EVs and more.
2. Requested that the City produce a new video showcasing its public safety, housing efforts, downtown development, and other relevant aspects to present at the 2025 ICSC Conference.
3. Requested and received consensus to place an item on a future meeting agenda for out of state travel to the National League of Cities conference scheduled November 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
4. Requested and received consensus for staff to draft a letter inviting President elect Trump to speak at the 100th Trek to the Tree in 2025.
K. ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 6:56 PM.
Attest:
Corina Tamez, City Clerk /Executive Assistant