Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council
THURSDAY , DECEMBER 19, 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 6:01 PM.
B. OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was offered by City Manager Nathan Olson.
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 approved the agenda as posted. 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. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Canvas of Municipal Election Vo t e s .
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-75 declaring the election results of the November 5, 2024, Consolidated General Election as required by law.
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo adopted Resolution No. 2024-75 declaring the election results of the November 5, 2024, Consolidated General Election as required by law. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
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AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
2. Oath of Office acknowledged to newly elected Mayor Frank Gonzalez and newly elected Council Members Esmeralda Hurtado and Daniel Martinez.
City Clerk Corina Tamez gave the oath of office to Mayor Frank Gonzalez, Council Members Esmeralda Hurtado and Daniel Martinez.
3. New Council Members are seated.
The new Council Members were seated.
4. Mayor accepts nominations and conducts the election proceedings for the position of Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Sanger.
Frank Gonzalez opened nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Daniel Martinez was nominated.
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo nominated Daniel Martinez as Mayor Pro Tem. 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
Council Member Martinez accepted the nomination of Mayor Pro Tem.
RECESS – The City Council recessed for a brief reception at 6:10 PM
RECONVENE – The City Council reconvened their meeting at 6:31 PM.
E. PUBLIC FORUM
Public comment: None
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Kevin Carter asked to pull item F-10.
1. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Police Department Monthly Report for the month of November.
2. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Fire Department Monthly Repor t for the month of November.
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3. SUBJECT: REVIEWED - Warrants including check Nos. 93407 through 93572 for the month of November.
4. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Payroll for the months of November including Direct Deposit Nos. 64957 through 65197; Payroll check Nos. 60040 through 60082; and Benefit Check Nos. 60060 through 60093.
5. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Contract with TimeClock Plus for Scheduling Software.
The City Council approved the contract between the City of Sanger and TimeClock Plus, LLC for the use of personnel scheduling software for the Fire Department and authorized the City Manager to sign the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
6. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Adoption of Resolution 2024-76, Approving the City of Sanger Master Salary Table.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-76 updating the Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Master Salary Table.
7. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Blossom Trail Run Donations.
The City Council accepted the donation(s) given to the City of Sanger Park and Recreation Division for their annual Blossom Trail Run and increase expenditures in the same amount.
8. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Adoption of Lateral Police Officer Job Description and Recruitment Incentive Signing Bonus Resolution.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-77 for the Lateral Police Officer Job Description (see attached Lateral Police Officer Job Description) and recruitment incentives, which include a monetary signing bonus earned over the first 18 months of employment, and a referral incentive for current employees who provide a successful candidate reference.
9. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Approval of License Agreement with Pitman Farms.
The City Council approve d Resolution No. 2024- 79 and a License Agreement between the City of Sanger and Pitman Farms to allow for the use of a 12” wastewater discharge line under a license to transport discharge to a dissolved air flotation water treatment system (“DAF System”) to clarify their industrial wastewater discharge by removing suspended solids, oils, greases, BOD, COD, and metals prior to discharge into the City System, and authorize the City Manager to sign the same. The City Manager is further authorized to make non- material updates, including to any exhibit to allow for recording, subject to approval as to legal form by the City Attorney.
The Council by motion of Council Member Hurtado approved items F-1 to F -9 of 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
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10. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Revisions to the City of Sanger Annual Budget’s for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
The City Council adopt ed Resolution No. 2024-78 adopting an amended and updated City Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Public Comment:
Kevin Carter asked about the General fund deficit and the $2 million difference.
Assistant City Manager Speer presented on the item.
The Council by motion of Council Member Melendez approved item F-10 of the consent calendar.
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
G. PUBLIC HEARING
1. SUBJECT: ACCEPTED REPORT-CONSENSUS - Presentation of Refuse Rate Study and request for City Council authorization to issue a Proposition 218- compliant rate increase notice to all customers.
The City Council accepted the rate study prepared by IGService for the City of Sanger’s Disposal Enterprise and authorized staff to issue a Proposition-218 compliant rate increase notice to all customers proposing to increase refuse rates effective April 1, 2025.
Public comment: None
It was the consensus of the City Council to accept the Refuse Rate Study and authorized staff to issue a Proposition-218 compliant rate increase notice to all customers proposing to increase refuse rates effective April 1, 2025.
H. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - January 2, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.
The City Council canceled the first regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 2, 2025.
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo canceled the first regular meeting scheduled for January 2, 2025. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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I. C ITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNIC ATION
City Manager Olson provided an update on the Waste Water Treatment Plant, noting that the City would be asking for another emergency order; reporting requirements are current; that the Code Enforcement department is fully staffed; and the Chavez Park light construction begins this week.
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EPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
1. He is honored to serve the residents of district 3 for another term, and thanked the community.
2. Thanked all city staff for their work.
3. Congratulated Council Member Hurtado and Mayor Gonzalez for their victory.
4. Thanked his family for their support.
Council Member Hurtado:
1. Thanked all present tonight, family, friends, and supporters. Honored to be serving district 1 and looks forward to working with colleagues.
2. Wished all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Council Member Montelongo
1. Honored and a pleasure to be serving the Sanger community and I congratulated the newly elected Council.
2. Announce he was holding a roundtable meeting at Sanger High School on January 14, 2025, on human trafficking.
3. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Council Member Melendez
1. Congratulated the newly elected Council.
2. Thanked the public works staff for their work keeping downtown looking beautiful, and thanked City Manager Olson and Assistant City Manager Speer for their impact.
3. Wished everyone a Happy New Year and a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Gonzalez
1. Thanked the community for their support.
2. Inquired about a ribbon cutting ceremony for Newmark Village.
3. Will be attending the grand opening at Mocalicious and State Foods celebration on Saturday.
4. Thanked City staff and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
K. ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 7:20 PM.
Attest:
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Corina Tamez, City Clerk/Executive Assistant