Minutes for Regular Council Meeting
THURSDAY MARCH 5,2026
5:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER
L70O 7rH Street, Sanger, California 93657
A. CALLTO ORDER
The City Council called its meeting to order at 6:18 pm B. OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was offered by Pastor lessica Guerra
The flag salute was led by Mayor Frank Gonzalez.
Roll Call:
Present: Mayor Frank Gonzalez, Mayor pro tem Daniel Martinez, Council Member Esmeralda Hurtado, Council Member Michael Montelongo, Council Member Dolores Melendez
Absent: NONE
C. AGENDA APPROVAL. 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:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
NONE
NONE
CEREMONIAL MATTERS-
o Woman's History Month Proclamation-Read by Council Member Hurtado
PRESENTATIONS-
o Fix Our Roads Presentation - Diana Gomez
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By motion of Mayor pro tem Martinez, the Council approved all Consent Calendar ltems with the exception of items G-2. The motion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo and passed by the following vote:
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F. PUBLIC FORUM
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Five members of the public spoke
CONSENT CALENDAR
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SUBJECT: APPROVED-Minutes of Regular Council Meeting and Special Meeting held on February 19,2026.
SUBJECT: APPROVED-Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA) for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program lmprovements and Micro transit Services
Item G-2 Pulled by Resident Carter
2 SUBJECT: APPROVED- Receipt of Update on Emergency Repairs at Wastewater Treatment Plant Pursuant to Resolution No. 2026-1-l- and Request to Continue Decla ration of Emergency- Resoluti on 2O26-L3
Public Comment
One member of the public spoke
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo to approve item G-2. The motion was seconded by Mayor pro tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
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3 GONZALEZ, MARTI N EZ, H U RTADO, MONTELONGO, M ELEN DEZ NONE
NONE
NONE
GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
NONE
NONE
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H. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
SUBJECT: APPROVED-Agreement between the County of Fresno and City of Sanger to permit limited development of property in process of annexation (Tentative Tract Map No. 6493). (Resolution 2026-t4l
Public Comment
One member of the public spoke
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo to approve item H-1. The motion was seconded by Mayor pro tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SUBJECT: APPROVED- Public Safety Sales Tax Gang/Drug Prevention/ lntervention Services Grant Program Awards
Public Comment
Five members of the public spoke
The Council by motion of Mayor pro tem Martinez to approve item H-2, awarding Public Safety Sales Tax Gang/Drug Prevention/lntervention Services Grant funding as follows: Set Free - SSO,OOO; Young Life - 530,000; Boys & Girls Club - 530,000; and SAMS Academy - 51-0,000. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hurtado and approved by the following vote:
2 GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
NONE
NONE
GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
NONE
NONE
I. PUBLIC HEARING
Opened at 7:55 pm
t. SUBJECT: APPROVED-lnitiation of Annexation of Real Property for Regional Storm Drain Facility - Property located on the South Side of North Avenue Between lndianola and Bethel Avenues (APN 332-080-40).
Public Comment
None
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Closed at 8:01 pm
The Council by motion of Mayor pro tem Martinez to approve item l-1. The motion was seconded by Mayor Gonzalez and approved by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
GONZALEZ, MARTI N EZ, MONTELONGO, MELEN DEZ
NONE
NONE
HURTADO
GONZALEZ, MARTI N EZ, H U RTADO, M ONTELON GO, M ELEN DEZ NONE
NONE
NONE
CITY MANAG F COMMUNICATION
Opened at 8:01 pm
2 SUBJECT: APPROVED-HighwaySafety lmprovement Program Project Proposed Crosswalk Removals - Jensen & Hawley Avenues and Jensen & Oatman Avenues
Public Comment
One member of the public spoke
Closed at 8:07 pm
The Council by motion of Council Member Hurtado to approve item l-2. The motion was seconded by Mayor pro tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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o Updates given by City Manager, Nothon Olson
F. REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS G. ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 8:24 pm.
ATTEST:
a Updotes given by Moyor Pro Tem Mortinez, Council Member Hurtado, Council Member Melendez, Council Member Montelongo ond Moyor Gonzolez
Lina Martinez, City Clerk