Minutes for Regular Council Meeting
THURSDAY MARCH L9,2026
6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER
L7007rH Street, Sanger; California 93657
A. CALLTO ORDER
The City Council called its meeting to order at 6:L5 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 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 Winner-Francine Zailian
PRESENTATIONS-
o Volunteer Youth Basketball Coaches-Recognized
o Cris Comm-Quarterly Report-Emily H
o Moving Forward Together - The Better Roads and Safe Streets lnitiative-Steve Bra nda u/Ashley Swearengin
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F. PUBLIC FORUM
Nine members of the public spoke
CONSENT CALENDAR
By motion of Council Member Montelongo, the Council approved all Consent Calendar ltems with the exception of items G-3, G-8, and G-9 . The motion was seconded by Mayor pro tem Martinez and passed by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
NONE
NONE
SUBJECT: APPROVED-Minutes of Regular Council Meeting and Special Meeting held on March 5,2026.
SUBJECT: APPROVED-Payroll for the month of February, including Direct Deposit Nos. 69099 through 69361, Payroll Check Nos.60803 through 60837, and Benefit Check Nos. 2194 through 2201.
SUBJECT: INFoRMATIoNAL-Fire Department Monthly Report-February 2e26 L
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INFORMATIONAL-Police Department Monthly Report-February SUBJECT: APPRovED-Receipt of update on Emergency Repairs at wastewater Treatment Plant Pursuant to Resolution No.2026-13 and Request to Continue Declaration of Emergency (Resolution 2026-L5)
SUBJECI APPROVED-Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Sanger and Sanger Middle Management Organization.
Item G-10 Council Member Hurtado recused herself and did not participate in the discussion or vote.
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Public Comment
None
SUBJECT: APPRovED-Easement Acquisition-sPR 2022-07 - cherry crossing Apartments Project
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The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo to approve item G-10. The motion was seconded by Mayor pro tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
Item G-3 Pulled by Resident Rocha
SUBJECT: APPROVED-Warrants, including Check Nos. 96535 through 96750, for the month of February 2026.
Public Comment
One member of the public spoke
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo to approve item G-3. The motion was seconded by Mayor pro tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
3 GONZALEZ, MARTIN EZ, MONTELONGO, MELEN DEZ
NONE
HURTADO
NONE
GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
NONE
NONE
GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
NONE
NONE
Item G-8 Pulled by Resident Rocha
SUBJECT: APPROVED-Adopt a Resolution of lntention (Resolution 2026-16)to Approve an Amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) and the City Council of the City of Sanger
Public ment
One member of the public spoke
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo to approve item G-8. The motion was seconded by Mayor pro tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
8 AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
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Item G-9 Pulled by Resident Rocha
9. SUBJECT: APPROVED-Out of State Travel - ICSC Las Vegas 2026 Public Comment
One member of the public spoke
The Council by motion of Mayor pro tem Martinez to approve item G-9. The motion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo and approved by the following vote:
H. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
SUBJECT: Quarterly Presentation by the Sanger District Chamber of Commerce and Contract Compliance Update
Public Comment
Seven members of the public spoke
The Council by motion of Council Member Melendez directed the City Manager to schedule a meeting with the Sanger Chamber of Commerce and report back to the Council. The motion was seconded by Mayor pro tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
NONE
NONE
GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
NONE
NONE
GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
NONE
NONE
2. SUBJECT: APPROVED-Additional Billing Clerk Position for the Fire Department (Resolution No. 2026-18)
Public Comment
One member of the public spoke
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo to approve item H-2. The motion was seconded by Mayor pro tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
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SUBJECT: APPROVED-Measure C Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program- Fowler Switch Canal Multi-Use Bridge Project - Funding Agreement Approval (Resolution No. 2026-19)
Public Comment
One member of the public spoke
The Council by motion of Council Member Melendez to approve item H-3. The motion was seconded by Mayor pro tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NONE
NONE
NONE
CITY MANAGER/STAFF COM M U N ICATION
c Updates given by City Manager, Nathan Olson
REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
o Updates given by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, Council Member Hurtado, Council Member Melendez, CouncilMember Montelongo and Moyor Gonzolez
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 8:57 pm ATTEST:
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Lina Martinez, City Clerk