Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025
6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER
1700 7rH Street, Sanger, California 93657
A. CALLTO 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.
Absent:
Mayor Frank Gonzalez, Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez, Council Member Esmeralda Hurtado, Council Member Michael Montelongo, Council Member Dolores Melendez None
Roll Call:
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C. AGENDAAPPROVAL.ADDITIONSAND/ORDELETIONS
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:
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D. PUBLIC FORUM
Osvaldo Vera thanked the Council for doing a great job.
Henry Provost commented that at the previous Council meeting a council member voted against giving the Chamber an office location and stated that the Chamber does a lot for the community.
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Austin Renteria, partner of Sanger Fence Co. Inc., commented on his building development located near Les Schwab and stated that he hopes to begin construction in the next 90 days. He stated concem about recently receiving comments on plans he submitted in Augu st 2024 suggesting a curb and gutter at 100Vo. He stated that the requirement will delay the build another 12 to 24 months and cause an over budget. He stated that if he is allowed to place a curb and gutter at 60%o it will put the project on track for completion in August or September this year. City Manager Nathan Olson advised the Council that he met with Mr. Sam Renteria and will be looking into their concerns.
E. CONSENTCALENDAR
The Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinezpulled items E-1, E-5, E-10, E-l1, and E-12 for separate discussions, and approved the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
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SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of a Regular City Council meeting held on March 20,2025; and a Regular and Special City Council Meeting held onApril 3, 2025.
Council Member Hurtado requested that the minutes of the March 20,2025, City Council meeting reflect a conversation held at the end of the meeting regarding water shutoffs. She asked that staff look into the audio of the March 20 meeting to ensure that it can be downloaded.
Note: although the agenda description lists the minutes of the March 20, 2025, meetingfor approval, the attachment included in the agenda is the minutes of the February 20, 2025, meeting. The minutes for both meetings will be brought back to Council at afuture meetingfor approval, The Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez approved the minutes of the Regular and Special City Council meetings held onApril3, 2025. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
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SUBJECT: REVIEWED - Wanants including check Nos. 94138 through 94317 for the month of March.
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SUBJECT: APPROVED - Payroll for the months of March including Direct Deposit Nos. 66063 through 66317; Payroll Check Nos. 60248 through 60292; and Benefit Check Nos. 2094 through 2101.
SUBJECT: INFORMAIIONAL ITEM - Police Departrnent Monthly Report for the month of March 2025.
5. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Authorization for Out of State Travel - NALEO Conference
Council Member Montelongo stated that the cost is $2,000 per council member for total of $4,000 but there is no documentation showing details of the conference.
Public comment:
Henry Provost stated that he generally has no problem with city staff going to conferences about their field of expertise, but he doesn't know anything about this organization and the last time they went there was no report back.
Kevin Carter stated that he has had a problem with this since the beginning. He said he has no problem league affairs, things that benefit the crty as a whole.
The Council by motion of Council Member Melendez authorized Out of State travel for Councilmembers Esmeralda Hurtado and Dolores Melendez to attend the NALEO (National Association of Latino Elected andAppointed Officials) 42ndAnnual Conference inAtlanta, Georgia from July 22-24,2025. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
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SUBJECT: APPROVED - Zorung Ordinance Map Amendment 2024-04 QAO 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-1-6 (Single Family Residential) districtto the RM-2.5 (LowDensity Multi-Family Residential) district.
The City Council waived the fi.rll second reading and adopted Ordinance N o.2025-02, amending the City of Sanger Zorung Map, to change the zoning of real property located near the intersection of Cherry Avenue and J Sfeet, APNs: 325-090-58 and 325-090-61, from the R-1-6 district to the RM-2.5, intoduced by the City Council on February 20,2025.
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SUBJECT ZonngOrdinance MapAmendment2024-06 Q)A2024-06), to change the zoning of real properties located at 17 19 7tr St, 706 De Witt Ave, 701 West Ave, and 707 WestAve, from the C-P (Administrative and Professional Office) district to the C-3 (Cenfal Commercial) district.
That City Council waived the firll second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2025-03, amending the City of Sanger Zonng Map, to change the zoning of real property located at l7l9 7ft St, 709 De Witt Ave, 701 WestAve, and707 WestAve, from the "C-P" (Administrative and Professional Office) District to "C-3" (Central Commercial) District.
SUBJECT: APPROVED - Right of Way Acquisition Bethel & NorttrAvenues, Tract 6341 - Somerset Subdivision.
The City Council adopted ResolutionNo.2025-27, which:
l. Approves the right-of-way dedications for permanent public street and utility pwposes for a portion of the properties located at34l9 S. Bethel Avenue,l205l E. NorthAvenue, APN 332-080-09 (Bethel Avenue south of NorthAvenue) and APN 332-080-40 @ethelAvenue south ofNorthAvenue); and
2. Accepts the Grants of Easement for public street, utilities, and related puiposes at the same properties; and
3. Authorizes the City Managerto sign the Easement Certificates ofAcceptance on behalf ofthe City.
9. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Tombstone Tenitory Water Connection Project.
The City Council
I Awarded the contact for the project to West Valley Construction Company, Inc., PO Box 5639, San Jose, CA 95150, in the amount of $3,032,297.00, as lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and
Approved a construction contingency for change orders in the amount of $303,200 00%) for this project; and
Authorized the City Manager to execute contract documents on behalf ofthe City. 7 8
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10. APPROVED - Professional Services Contract with Conservation Technix for the City of Sanger's Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update.
Council Member Hurtado asked that staff provide highlights of what Conservation Technix offers compared to others.
Senior Planner Derek Sylvester stated that Conservation Technix has 19 years of experience in community-based planning and has led more than 40 projects.
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The Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez approved the Agreement with Conservation Technix for preparation of the City of Sanger Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement. The motion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
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11. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Receipt of Update on Emergency Repairs at Wastewater Treatrnent Facility and Continuation of Existence of Local Emergency.
Council Member Hurtado asked whether there is a list that outlines the violations and if so, can it be provided to the Council. She asked whether the emergency declaration has an end date. City Manager Olson said he will send copies of the list to the Council and stated that there may be one additional extension.
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo:
1. Received Report from City Manager Providing an Update and Need to Continue withthe Local Emergency; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-28 Continuing the Declaration Proclaiming the Existence of Local Emergency Regarding the Sanger Domestic Wastewater Treafrnent Facility and the Industrial Wastewater Treatrnent Facility.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
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12. SUBJECT: APPROVED- PrimaryEffluentPumpChambersAgreement Council Member Hurtado asked if staffcompared prices and whether there are contingencies for change orders similar to the Tombstone project. City Manager Olson advised that he received quotes ahead of time and these types of contracts do not include change orders but a budget amendment can be brought back to Council if necessary.
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The City Council by motion of Cotncil Member Montelongo:
1. Authorized the City Manager to enter into amendment(s) of the existing Agreement subject to approval as to legal form by the City Attorney, with Packaging Pro Tech, Inc. (dba Rockeez Engineering) to complete the emergency repairs at the Santer Wastewater Industrial Facility in the amount not to exceed an additional $1.6 million; and
2. Adopted Resolution No .2025-29 approving a budget amendment in the amount of $633,410.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
F. PLIBLIC FMARING
SUBJECT: CONTINUED - Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2025-01 QOA 2025-01),proposing an amendmentto the Sanger City Code which includes various State mandated text repeals, amendments, and additions to implement the CrW's 6ft Cycle Housing Element.
The City Council opened the public hearing.
Senior Planner Sylvester requested the item be continued to the next meeting. He stated that the City received a public comment letter and staffwould like to review it.
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo continued the public hearing to the next meeting.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
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G. CITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
City Manager Olson announced the following:
o The City held a household hazardous waste and shred event . The biannual cleanup and compost giveaway is upcoming . City staffrerouted irrigation leaks from Cesar Chavez Park . The pool complex is ready for the next season
o Well 6 is back online and producing an extra 200 gallons per minute H.
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o Well 9 is now producing an extra 400 gallons per minute o Wells 12 and 14 will be getting new pumps next week and back up in early May o A faulty chlorination system was found at Well 2a. It has now been repaired and back online
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Mayor Pro Tem Martinez announcedthe following
o He will be attending the Cal Cities Legislative Action Days in Sacramento o Gave a shout-out to City and Fresno County stafffor ajob well done withthe paintrecycling o He was advised that there were chickens in the backyard of a home. Code Enforcement was notified.
o He was advised oftrash dumped on Bethel Avenue south ofthe railroad facks. Unfortunately, that location is outside of city limits and the City cannot clean it up o He was contacted by a resident reporting that the sidewalk norttr of Church between Bethel and Dalton is lumpy due to tree roots. He asked for an update on the matter.
Council Member Hurtado had no comments.
Council Member Montelongo announced the following:
o Thanked City Manager Olson for his assistance with some issues in District 4 o He and City Manager Olson met with representatives of HR Community regarding 51 unit affordable housing project. He stated that the City will not be involved with the project; however, HR Commtnity has expressed interest in working wittr the City. He plans to conduct a District 4 meeting to get feedback and input from residents o Thanked City Manager Olson and Public Works Director Esperanza Rosales forjob well done with the wastewater treafrnent plant projects and the information being provided to the Council and the public
Council Member Melendez announced the following:
o The Parks & Recreation Department is doing an extraordinaryiob. o Asked that the parks be clean in preparation for Easter Sunday. o He agrees with the public comment made about the Chamber needing full support of the Council
o Requested that City Manager follow up with Sanger Fence representative who provided public comment
. Asked that he be invited to the next meeting with the building group o Received an email about the sidewalk on O Street and asked that the email be forwarded to the CityAttomey.
Mayor Gonzalez announced the following:
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I. ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 6:58 pm.
Attest:
Padron, Interim City Clerk