Minutes of a Joint Meeting of the Sanger City Council and the City of Sanger as Successor Agency to the Sanger Redevelopment Agency
THURSDAY , DECEMBER 5, 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 Cannady.
The flag salute was led by Mayor Frank Gonzalez.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Frank Gonzalez, Mayor Pro Tem 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 Melendez approved the agenda as posted. 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
D. PRESENTATIONS
1. The CrisCom Company Report to Council.
John Basmajian presented The CrisCom Company Quarterly report to Council.
E. PUBLIC FORUM
Public comment:
Osvaldo Vera thanked the Council for the opportunity to speak. He said that he recently had spoken with Chief Garner and that he listened.
Minutes - Joint Meeting of the Sanger City Council and the City of Sanger as Successor Agency to the Sanger Redevelopment Agency
December 5, 2024
Karen Pearson of the Sanger Chamber expressed her appreciation to the Council for their participation in recent events. She stated that vendors have raised concerns regarding the process of obtaining one-day business licenses.
Linda said that the City of Sanger has things that other cities do not have. She said that due to lack of funding, Hope Sanger will soon be moving to a different location. She raised concerns about who would assist the unhoused population in Sanger after Hope Sanger's move. She inquired about the allocation of rural funding designated for unhoused families.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Sanger City Council
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo approved items F.1., F.2., F.3., F.4., F.5., F.6., F.7., and F.8. on the consent calendar. 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
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of the Regular and Special Meetings held on October 3 , Special Meeting held on October 21, and Regular Meeting held on November 21, 2024.
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant, Sanger/Newmark: AHSC Standard Agreements (21-AHSC-16971) – Updated Resolution
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-71 to list Nathan Olson, Mayor Frank Gonzalez, as authorized to execute Sanger/Newmark: AHSC Standard Agreements (21-AHSC-16971).
3. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Phase 2 Agreement for architectural, and engineering services between LDA Partners, Inc., and the City of Sanger for the creation of New Communications Center.
The City Council approved Phase 2 of the Consultant Services Agreement with LDA Partners, Inc. for architectural and engineering service for the creation of a Police Communications Center for the Sanger Police Department.
Minutes - Joint Meeting of the Sanger City Council and the City of Sanger as Successor Agency to the Sanger Redevelopment Agency
December 5, 2024
4. SUBJECT: APPROVED - A & E Services Administration and Procurement Policies for Federal and State Funded Transportation Projects.
The City Council approved Resolution No. 2024-72 to adopt the Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Services Administration and Procurement Policies for Federal and State Funded Transportation Projects.
5. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Agreement between City of Sanger and West Hills Community College District for training of Paramedic Students.
The City Council accepted the agreement between the City of Sanger and West Hills Community College District (WHCCD) for the training and clinical preceptorship of Paramedic students at the Fire Department and authorized the City Manager to sign the documents on behalf of the City.
6. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Approve Agreement with Sweeping Corp of America The City Council approve d agreement with Sweeping Corp of America (“SCA”) for continued Street Sweeping services for the City and authorized City Manager to execute the agreement which authorizes payment for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
7. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Renewal of Contract with ESO Solutions The City Council approve d the renewal contract between the City of Sanger and ESO Solutions for the Fire Department and authorized the City Manager to sign the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
8. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Purchasing Policy and Procedures Ordinance.
The City Council waive d the full second reading and adopt ed 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.
Also Convene as Successor Agency to the Sanger Redevelopment Agency
9. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Right of Way Acquisition – Central Avenue.
The Successor Agency to the Sanger Redevelopment Agency and the Sanger City Council adopt ed joint Resolution No. 24- 05 which both offers, and accepts, the right-of-way dedication for permanent public street and utility purposes along the north side of Central Avenue just east of Academy Avenue.
The Board by motion of Board Member Hurtado adopted joint Resolution No. 24- 05 which both offers, and accepts, the right -of-way dedication for permanent public street and utility purposes along the north side of Central Avenue just east of Academy Avenue. The motion was seconded by Board Member Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Minutes - Joint Meeting of the Sanger City Council and the City of Sanger as Successor Agency to the Sanger Redevelopment Agency
December 5, 2024
Recess as City Council
G. PUBLIC HEARING
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Consider Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement with Academy Property Holdings LLC (APN 332-042-94T).
The Board of the Successor Agency to the Sanger Redevelopment Agency adopted Resolution 24-04 approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Academy Property Holdings LLC regarding a 6+ -Acre Parcel (5.0+ Acre Net) Located in the Sanger Kings River Technology Park for $489,681.70 and authorizing the Executive Director or Designee to sign the Agreement and related documents following approval by the Oversight Board and California Department of Finance.
Reconvene as City Council and Recess as Successor Agency to the Sanger Redevelopment Agency
Community Development Director David Brletic presented on the item.
Public comment: None
The Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez adopted Resolution 24-04 approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Academy Property Holdings LLC regarding a 6+ -Acre Parcel (5.0+ Acre Net) Located in the Sanger Kings River Technology Park for $489,681.70 and authorizing the Executive Director or Designee to sign the Agreement and related documents following approval by the Oversight Board and California Department of Finance. 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 - Amendment to CSG Consultant Agreement for Building Services and Budget Amendment.
The City Council (1) approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with CSG Consultants extend the scope and term to provide as-needed Community Development Services through June 30, 2025; and (2) approve a budget amendment through adoption of Resolution No. 2024-73.
Community Development Director presented on the item.
Minutes - Joint Meeting of the Sanger City Council and the City of Sanger as Successor Agency to the Sanger Redevelopment Agency
December 5, 2024
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo 1) approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with CSG Consultants extend the scope and term to provide as-needed Community Development Services through June 30, 2025; and (2) approved a budget amendment through adoption of Resolution No. 2024-73. 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
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Proposed replacement agreement with Mid-Valley Disposal, LLC
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-74 approving the Municipal Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Mid-Valley Disposal, LLC (Mid-Valley) and authorize City Manager to execute the agreement.
Public Works Director Esperanza Rosales presented on the item and noted there were two clerical errors. The date on section 4 of the resolution should read April 1, 2025, and not March 1, 2025; page 24, section 2, a, of the agreement should read April 1, 2025, and not March 1, 2025.
Mid Valley President Joseph Kalpakoff also presented on the item.
Public Comment: None
The Council by motion of Council Member Melendez adopted Resolution No. 2024-74 approving the Municipal Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Mid-Valley Disposal, LLC (Mid-Valley) and authorize 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 reviewed recent activities in the City of Sanger.
City Manager Olson asked for and received Council consensus to hold a special meeting on December 17, 2024, to review the budget. This budget will subsequently be presented to the Council for consideration of adoption at a regular meeting.
Minutes - Joint Meeting of the Sanger City Council and the City of Sanger as Successor Agency to the Sanger Redevelopment Agency
December 5, 2024
J. REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem
1. Encouraged everyone to attend upcoming city activities.
Council Member Hurtado
1. Asked for and received consensus that staff look into local permanent housing allocation funding to go towards housing-related projects and housing needs of the community.
Council Member Montelongo
1. Asked for staff to reach out to Hope Sanger regarding their move.
Chief Garner said that at a recent meeting, Hope Sanger indicated they were moving to a new location as the property owners were converting the property into a hotel.
Council Member Melendez
1. Thanked the Sanger Chamber for their work.
2. Asked for staff to reach out to those businesses with one-day business license requests, noting delays.
Mayor Gonzalez
1. Thanked the Sanger Chamber for their work on the recent holiday activities.
2. Inquired about a one-day business license and asked if that service can be brought back in-house.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 6:57 PM.
Attest:
Corina Tamez, City Clerk /Executive Assistant