Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025
6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER
1700 7TH Street, Sanger, California 93657
A. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council called their meeting to order at 6:10 pm.
B. OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was offered by Pastor Paul Canaday.
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez, Council Member Esmeralda Hurtado, Council Member Michael Montelongo, Council Member Dolores Melendez
Absent: Mayor Frank Gonzalez
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: MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ
D. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. The Council recognized the graduating Seniors of the Sanger High School Military and Public Service Academy for their service to the Sanger community.
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E. PUBLIC FORUM
Austin Renteria, co-owner of Sanger Fence Company, asked that their project for new offices on L Street be placed on a future meeting agenda. City Manager Nathan Olson indicated the matter will be brought forth in June.
Unidentified member of the audience commented about there being no lights at the park playgrounds, the park restrooms being locked at 3 pm, and the water structure at JFK Park closing at 5 pm.
Unidentified member of the audience asked for an explanation regarding the amount paid for vehicles and the firehouse remodel. He also asked whether the applications for non-profits have been sent out. City Manager Olson stated that any liquidated damages related to the contract for the remodel will be taken care of with the final payment, and the non-profit apps still need to be brought back to Council.
Rita Flores commented that the J Street repairs should have included the entire street, not only from Annadale to Edgar.
Kevin Carter commented on the status of the country and stated that change starts in Sanger.
A concerned citizen commented about the flyer honoring Public Works employees and that the MOU was violated when the City brought in contractors. He commented that the $4,500 a month that will be spent on office rent is a lot of money. He commented on the need to recognize Tom Flores.
Pedro Amazola, resident of the DR Horton Serenade development, commented on the fact that the neighborhood is charged for street sweeping service but the services have not been rendered.
Osvaldo Vera, community activist and co-founder of the boxing club, thanked the City Council for supporting the boxing club.
Oscar Flores commented on his appreciation for the Police Department’s and Fire Department’s response to a call to treat an unhoused man. He stated that the staff treated the man with dignity. He thanked the Council for doing what they do.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
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1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of a Special and Regular City Council meeting held on February 20, 2025, and a Regular City Council meeting held on April 17, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED Out of State Travel Request.
The City Council approve d the out of state travel for Community Service Officer Paul Welch to attend the 2024 Professionalizing Law Enforcement – Community Engagement Training National Conference in Chicago, Illinois on June 4 – 8, 2025.
3. SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL ITEM - Fire Department Monthly Report for March 2025.
4. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Resolution Accepting and Approving the Engineer’s Report for Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1; A Resolution of Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments for Maintenance within Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1; and Setting the Public Hearing for July 3, 2025.
The City Council:
1. Approved Resolution No. 2025-30, a Resolution accepting the Engineer’s Report; and
2. Approved Resolution No. 2025-31, a Resolution of Intention to levy and collect assessments for the maintenance within the Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1; and set a Public Hearing for July 3, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
5. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Resolution Accepting and Approving the Engineer’s Report for Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2; A Resolution of Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments for Maintenance within Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2; and Setting the Public Hearing for July 3, 2025.
The City Council:
1. Approved Resolution No. 2025-32, a Resolution accepting the Engineer’s Report; and
2. Approved Resolution No. 2025-33, a Resolution of Intention to levy and collect assessments for the maintenance within the Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2; and set a Public Hearing for July 3, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
6. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Boys and Girls Club Community Center Lease Renewal.
The City Council approved a three-year Lease Agreement between the Boys and Girls Club of Fresno County and the City of Sanger to continue one of their clubs within specified office space located at the Sanger Community Center.
7. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Equipment Purchase – ABBA Bare Pump Assemblies.
The City Council authorized the purchase of three (3) new ABBA bare pump assemblies in the amount not to exceed $105,000.
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8. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Budget Amendment for PP-GEMT Program Costs.
The City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-34 authorizing a budget amendment in the amount of $173,000 for the purposes of participation in the Public Provider – Ground Emergency Medical Transport (PP-GEMT) program.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ
F. PUBLIC HEARING
Continuation of Public Hearing from April 17, 2025 City Council Meeting.
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2025-01 (ZOA 2025-01), proposing an amendment to the Sanger City Code which includes various State mandated text repeals, amendments, and additions to implement the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element.
The Council opened the public hearing at 6:46 pm.
Public comment:
Unidentified member of the audience asked how many units will be available. Senior Planner Derek Sylvester indicated that the decision will be made by potential developers.
The Council closed the public hearing.
The City Council waived the full reading and introduced, by title only, Ordinance No. 2025-04, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sanger approving Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2025-01 to Implement the City of Sanger’s 6
th Cycle Housing Element by Amending Chapters 82 and 90 of the Sanger City Code, and find the technical memorandum adopted by the City Council on September 5, 2024 for the 6
th Cycle Housing Element considered these amendments and found them exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The motion was seconded by Council Member Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ
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2. SUBJECT: CONTINUED – Public Hearing to Consider Annexation No. 6 (Tract 6431, Phase 1) into Community Facilities District 2005-1
Public comment:
Unidentified member of the audience asked about the location for Tract 6431, Phase 1. Senior Planner Derek Sylvester stated that the approved tentative map is for the San Joaquin Valley Homes subdivision on the southeast corner of Bethel and North.
The City Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez continued the public hearing to the May 15, 2025 regular City Council meeting at 6:00 pm. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: GONZALEZ
G. CITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
City Manager Olson announced the following:
1. Mid Valley and the City held the biannual clean up, 538 residents participated.
2. Well 12 is pumping at 150 gallons per minute.
3. Well 14 hydro jetting is complete.
4. Working on isolation of the water leak in the alley on 7 th Street.
5. Receiving quotes for the clarifier for wastewater.
6. New lighted crosswalks have been installed on Jensen Avenue.
7. Met with a vendor who does solar streetlights.
8. Will be out of the office tomorrow and available by phone.
H. REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Hurtado:
1. Requested an update on the Jensen Avenue Corridor project.
2. The Tom Flores monument project is great project for the Downtown Revitalization Committee to work on.
3. Fresno Pacific cohort programs are working with chambers to provide workshops for small businesses. She asked for a consensus to place a presentation on a future meeting agenda.
4. Attended the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Board meeting. A city representative appointment was made to the Board.