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Minutes of Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025
6:00 PM
COTINCIL CHAMBER
1700 7m Street, Sanger, California 93657
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Council called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 PM
B OPENING CEREMONIES
Pastor Paul Canaday offered the Invocation.
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez.
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez, Council Member Esmeralda Hurtado, Council Member Michael Montelongo, Council Member Dolores Melendez Mayor Frank Gonzalez
C. AGENDAAPPROVAL.ADDITIONSAND/ORDELETIONS
The Council by motion of Council Member Melendez approved the agenda as posted with the exception of Items D-l and E-1, which were moved to the following meeting. The motion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo.
AYES: MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ
D. PRESENTATIONS
Billie Hansen presented a2024 Sanger Update for Mid-valley Disposal and upcoming events.
E. PUBLIC FORUM
Unknown Citizen provided City Council and City Manager a copy of the Constitution and discussed the rules of addressing City Council will at City Councilmeetings. 1 City Council Minutes
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Unknown Citizen discussed staffthat conducted the Sanger Water Shutoffs and Sanger Water Turn-ons.
Mike Weber discussed the Sanger Car Show and thanked City Manager, Public Works, and Sanger Police Chief on their support and help. Weber also thanked the downtown businesses and residents for their support.
Concemed Citizen discussed their concerns regarding the Sanger Water Shutoffs and the traffic near the school and police response.
Unknown Citizen discussed potential safety opportunities for traffic near the school and Sanger Water Shutoffs.
F CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council bv motion of Council Member Melendez anoroved the consent calendar as nosted with the excepiion of items G-7 and G-4 which were pulletl'for separate consideration. The rirotion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
NONE
GONZALEZ
SUBJECT: Minutes of a Regular and Special Sanger City Council meeting held on February 6,2025.
2. SUBJECT: Police Department Monthly Report forthe month of February 2025.
3. SUBJECT: Fire Department Monthly Report for the months of January 2025 and February 2025.
4. SUBJECT: Warrants including check Nos. 93964 through 94137 for the month of February.
The item was not motioned to be approved due to it being an informational item.
SUBJECT: Payroll for the months of February including Direct Deposit Nos 65936- 66062 and Payroll and Benefit checks numbered 60202-60247.
SUBJECT: Receipt of Update on Emergency Repairs at Wastewater Treatment Plant Pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-03
SIIBJECT: Agreement between the City of Sanger and Rockeez Engineering for the Domestic Headworks at the Sanger Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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The Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez approved item G-7 as written. The motion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo.
AYES: MARTINEZ,HURTADO,MONTELONGO,MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ
SUBJECT: Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment 2024-04 (ZOA 2024-04), to change the zoning of real properties located near the intersection of Cherry Avenue and J Street, APNs: 325-090-58 and 325-090-61, from the R-l-6 (Single Family Residential) district to the RM-2.5 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) district.
SUBJECT: Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment 2024-06 (20A2024-06), to change the zoning of real properties located at l7l9 7th 5t,706 De Witt Ave, 701 West Ave, and 707 West Ave, from the C-P (Administrative and Professional Office) district to the C-3 (Central Commercial) district.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
l. SUBJECT: Conduct a Proposition 2018 Solid Waste Rate Hearing The Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez approved item H-l as written. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
MARTINEZ, HTJRIADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
NONE
GONZALEZ
H. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
SUBJECT: Approve Resolution 2025-18 Supporting and Implementing Timely Use of Funds for the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) and the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program.
The Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez approved item as written. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hurtado.
AYES: MARTINEZ,HURTADO,MONTELONGO,MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ
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Establishment of a Paramedic Training Program for the Fire The Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Maftinez approved item as written. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez.
AYES: MARTINEZ,HURTADO,MONTELONGO,MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ
3. SUBJECT: Retail Strategies - Retail Recruitment Professional Services.
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo approved item as written. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hurtado.
AYES: MARTINEZ,HURTADO,MONTELONGO,MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ
City Manager discussed :
r Checks that were requested by the Concerned Citizen from item G-4 o Sanger Water Shutoffs
r Cross walk updates
o Building Development
o Update on homeless in Sanger
COTINCIL
Council Member Hurtado
l. Inquired about communication between City Manager and City Attorney for contracted
services for Sanger Water Shutoffs.
2. Discussed concerns regarding the Sanger Water Shutoffs.
3. Made a statement to all City Council Members to follow the Code of Conduct based on
Council Member Montelongo's approach from last council meeting.
Council Member Montelongo :
l. Apologized for to Council Member Montelongo for his statement based on his option.
2. Tree that is potentially dying on Brehler and 7th Street.
3. Issue on Greenwood and North regarding the 4-way stop.
4. Crossing on Cherry and Bethel regarding the lights not working. 2 I.
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5. Speed limit near Sanger Academy Charter and Hallmark Charter School and no signage
regarding the school zone or reduces speed.
6. Thanked Sanger Police Depaftment on their arrests and efforts to stop people selling alcohol to minors.
7. Thanked city Manager on his attention to his concerns and questions.
Council Member Melendez
I . Thanked City Manager on his help regarding her list of items to update or complete
2. Requested parking lines needing to be painted on J and North.
3. Inquired about an ordinance regarding abandoned homes and overgrown weeds on resident's
properties. Asking for assistance from Code Enforcement and Fire Department.
4. Inquired about increasing funds to the Sanger Boxing program.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
1. Inquired communication between the City and residents regarding Sanger Water Shutoffs.
2. Mentioned an update on a trailer ordinance that will be presented to council soon.
3. Discussed the Sanger Chamber of Commerce award dinner.
4. Discussed upcoming community events.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the council adjourned their meeting at 8:02 pM Delgado, Cify Clerk