Minutes for Regular Council Meeting
THURSDAV JANUARY t5, 2026
6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER
L7O07rH Street, Sanger, California 93557
A. CALLTO ORDER
The City Council called their meeting to order at 6:00 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
Attendance: Council Member Hurtado arrived at 6:03 pm
C. AGENDA APPROVAL. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
The Council, on a motion by Council Member Michael Montelongo, approved the agenda with the exception of ltem H-1, which will be continued to a later date. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
NONE
HURTADO
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CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Chief Tarascou introducing two new employees.
. Oscar Mendez-EMT
o Aubree Wilhem-Fire lnspector
PRESENTATIONS.
NONE
F. PUBLIC FORUM
a Three members of the public spoke
G CONSFNT CALENDAR
By motion of Mayor pro tem Martinez, the Council approved all Consent Calendar ltems with the exeption of G-7. The motion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo and passed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
NONE
NONE
SUBJECT: APPROVED-MInutes of Regular Council Meeting and Special Meeting held on December t8,2025.
SUBJECT: APPROVED-Payroll for the month of Decembe4 including Direct Deposit Nos. 58452 through 687t0, Payroll Check Nos. 60701through 60735, and Benefit Check Nos. 2170 through 2I8t.
SUBJECT: APPROVED-Warrants, including Check Nos. 95142 through 96330, for the month of December 2O25.
4. SUBJECT: APPROVED-Fire Department Monthly Report-December 2025 SUBJECT: APPROVED-Police DepartmentMonthlyReport-December2025 SUBJECT APPROVED-Receipt of Update on Emergency Repairs at Wastewater Treatment Plant Pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-95 and Request to Continue Declaration of Emergency
SUBJECT APPROVED-Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Sanger and Sanger Police Officers Association
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SUBJECT: APPROVED-Disclosure of concurrent representation of the South Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency by the City Attorneyt law firm.
SUBJECT: APPROVED-Request for Out-of-State Travel - National Conference on Ambulance Revenue Cycle, Management and Compliance in Las Vegas LL. SUBJECf APPROVED-Technical Service Support Agreement with Stryker Medical Item G-7
By motion of Mayor pro tem Martinez, the Council approved Consent Calendar ltem G-7. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hurtado and passed by the following vote:
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NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
H. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Item H-lwas tabled and will be continued at a later date.
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7 GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
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SUBJECT: APPROVED-Amendment to CSG Consultant Agreement for Community Development Services and Associated Resolution 2026-02 Approving a Budget Amendment.
t. PTJBLIC EARING
L SUBJECT: APPROVED-TracI 6531 Serenade ll Subdivision- lnitial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (lS/MND), General Plan Amendment No. 2O25-OL (GPA 2025-01), Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2OZS-02 (ZOA 2O2s-O2l
By motion of Council Member Montelongo, the Council approved ltem l-1, Ordinance 2025-01. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hurtado and passed by the following vote:
SUBJECT CONTINUED-Review and Acceptance of the City of Sanger - lndustrial Pretreatment Program Local Limits Evaluation Report
GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
NONE
NONE
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NOES:
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ABSENT:
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J. CITY MANAGER/STAFF COMMUNICATION
Updates given by City Monager, Nathon Olson
K. REPORTS AND MAITERS INITIATED BY CIry COUNCIL MEMBERS Updotes given by Mayor Pro Tem Mortinez, Council Member Hurtodo, Council Member Melendez, CouncilMember Montelongo ond Mayor Gonzalez
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L. ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 7:00 pm.
ATTEST:
Martinez, City Clerk