Minutes of a Rescheduled Regular Meeting of the Sanger City Council TUESDAY, JUNE 10,2025
6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER
1700 7rH Street, Sanger, Califomia 93657
A. CALLTO ORDER
The City Council called their meeting to order at 6:02 pm.
B. OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was offered by Pastor Jessica Guerra.
The flag salute was led by Mayor Frank Gonzalez.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Frank Gonzalez, Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez, Council Member Michael Montelongo, Council Member Dolores Melendez
Absent: Council Member Esmeralda Hurtado
C. AGENDAAPPROVAL,ADDITIONSAND/ORDELETION$
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo approved the agenda as posted. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and approved by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
NONE
HI]RTADO
D. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. Mid Valley Disposal Representative announced the Scholarship Winners Sanger High: Nehemiah Fields, Zoe Gonzalez, and Bethany Ray.
Sanger West: Elly Vang
City Council Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2025
E. PUBLIC FORUM
Brenda Fork, on behalf of residents at Vista Del Monte Mobile Home Park, indicated that the Park is up for sale and there is rumor that the rent will be doubled. She stated that the residents are in need of rent stabilization and asked the Council to consider helping the residents.
Unidentified member of the audience stated that the City needs to honor Tom Flores for having been inducted into the Hall of Fame. He also stated that the building located across the street and being rented by the City has a wire at the entrance with no guard.
Kevin Carter stated there are bigger issues than what is going on in Sanger. The issue is about democracy.
He said Trump is an authoritarian leader who has alienated the nation's two closest neighbors. He urged all to participate in the protests at Shaw and Blackstone in Fresno.
Jose Verduzco, Local GovemmentAffairs Representative from PG&E, introduced himself and announced that PG&E is hosting the City's first Movie Night at the Pool at July 1 lth. He said PG&E's customer service team will be present to offer assistance to residents.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council by motion of Council Member Melendez approved the following items on the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
NONE
HURTADO
SUBJECT: APPROVED - Minutes of a Special and Regular City Council meeting held on May 15, 2025.
SUBJECT: APPROVED - Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB 1) Project List for FY 25126.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-40 approving the project list for the 25126 fiscal year capital improvement program as prescribed to satis$' the program objectives and statutory requirements of the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1).
SUBJECT: APPROVED - Local Streets Improvement Project CIP 24-02.
The City Council:
I . Awarded the contract for the project to Emmett Valley Construction Inc., 9662 W. Kearney Blvd., Fresno, CA, 93706, in the amount of 5425,249.20, as lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and
2. Approved a construction contingency for change orders in the amount of $42,500 00%) for this project; and
I
2. J
City Council Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2025
3. Authorized the City Manager to sign contract documents on behalf of the City.
SUBJECT: APPROVED - Purchase ofAvant M855 under Sourcewell Contract and using Grant Funds from SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program.
City Manager Nathan Olson annourced a conection to the amount of the contract from $86,535.05 to $96,394.46 to include tax and freight.
The City Council authorized the purchase of a new Avant M855 under Sourcewell Contract #020223-AVT for $96,394.46 withthe use of SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program funds.
SUBJECT: APROVED - On-Call Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Service Agreement for State and Federally Funded Transportation Projects.
The City Council approved Consultant Services Contract (For Local Assistance Federal- Aid Projects) for on-call architectural and engineering (A&E) services between Yamabe and Yom Engineering and the City of Sanger for State and Federally funded transporlation projects and authorized amendments for a five-year period not to exceed $4 million dollars.
SUBJECT: APPROVED - Purchase Agreement and Professional Service Agreement to Surveillance Integration of Fresno for the Upgrade and Expansion of Avigilon Surveillance System Infrastructure at Sanger City Parks.
The City Council:
1. Approved a Sole Source Purchase Agreement (Purchase Order) with Surveillance Integration of Fresno for new surveillance camera hardware for the Avigilon Camera System at JFK Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Faller Park, and Jenni Park in an amount not to exceed $40,000; and
2. Approved a Professional Services Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attomey, with Surveillance Integration of Fresno for the installation of the new surveillance camera hardware for the Avigilon Camera System at JFK Park, Cesar ChavezPark, Faller Park, and Jenni Park; and
3. Authorizes and directed the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Purchase Agreement (Purchase Order) and Professional Service Agreement on behalf of the City.
G. DEPAKTMENT REPORT
1. SUBJECT: APPROVED - Parking Ordinance Revision.
Public comment:
Osvaldo Vera stated there are bigger problems than parking. There is homelessness, crime and serious problems.
4. 5
6. City Council Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2025
Unidentified member of the audience asked whetherthe Police Department will be towing vehicles.
The Council by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez waived the full reading, and introduced Ordinance No. 2025-05 amending Sections 70-61 and70-62 of Chapter 70, Article III of the Sanger City Code Relating to Parking Limitations. The motionwas secondedby Council MemberMelendezandapprovedbythe following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
NONE
HURTADO
H. CITY MANAGER/S COMMIINICATION
City Manager Olson announced:
o The Inside Sanger Newsletter will be digital starting next month. o Well 22 is scheduled to be powered up the week of July 24. o The new Police Chief will be sworn in on Monday, June 16 at9 am.
I. REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COTINCIL MEMBERS Mayor ProTem Martinez:
o The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Fire Station will take place on Friday. o Attended ICSC and met with retailers along with consultants with Retail Strategies, the City's consulting firm. The meetings were successful. Retail Strategies will be coming to do surveys and site visits.
o Requested and received a consensus from the Council to have staffinvestigate current ordinance and bring back a report regarding rent stabilization at mobile home park.
Council Member Montelongo :
o Asked when construction will begin on 1Oth Street. City Engineer Josh Roers indicated in approximately one month.
o Asked that staffcoordinate more with Council when scheduling ribbon cuttings and swearing in ceremonies.
o Ask that staffbe more proactive regarding abandoned vehicles. o Received questions from citizens regarding the need for weed abatement on city-owned properties.
Council Member Melendez:
o Asked that the Inside Sanger Newsletter not be digital only. City Manager Olson stated the cost to mail hard copies is $24,000 per year and more discussion on the matter will be held during budget meetings.
City Council Meeting Minutes
June 10,2025
a Requested an update on JFK Park repairs for splash pad. City Manager Olson indicated staff is working on a draft letter to submit to T:Mobile for a grant. CrisCom will assist in getting resident input. Public Works Director Esperanza Rosales indicated the swing and other play structures are arriving on Friday and will be installed next week.
Mayor Gonzalez:
o Thanked Interim Police Chief Salvador for his service. o The ribbon cutting for the remodeled Fire Station will be held on 3 pm on Friday, June 13th. o Attended ICSC and spoke with businesses to get a feel of what they think about Sanger and let them know how much an asset it would be to do business in Sanger. Retail Strategies did a lot of work putting together charts and matrices. They expanded the city sphere 5 to l0 radius which expanded the population to 70,000.
o Indicated he will reach out to Tom Nicholson who may be working on a Tom Flores sign.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the council adjourned their meeting at 6:57 pm.
Attest:
Linq Martinez, City Clerk signing of
Rebeca Padron, Interim City Clerk