Minutes for Regular Council Meeting
THURSDAY JUNE 4,2026
6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER
L7007rH Street, Sanger, California 93657
A. CALLTO ORDER
The City Council called its meeting to order at 6: p.m
B. OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was offered by Jacob Zallian from Set Free Church 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. AGENDA APPROVAL. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
The Council, by motion of Council Member Montelongo, approved the agenda as posted. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELEN DEZ
NONE
NONE
HURTADO
D PUBLIC FORUM
Three members of the public spoke
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council, by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, the Council approved all Consent Calendar items. The motion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo and carried by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
GONZALEZ, MARTIN EZ, MONTELONGO, MELEN DEZ
NONE
NONE
HURTADO
GONZALEZ, MARTIN EZ, MONTELONGO, M ELEN DEZ
NONE
NONE
HURTADO
APPROVED-Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held on May 2L,2026.
APPROVED-Receipt of Update on Emergency Repairs at Wastewater Treatment Plant Pursuant to Resolution No. 2026-36 and Request to Continue Declaration of Emerge ncy. (Resolution 2026-401
APPROVED-Renewal of Contract for Fire Dispatch Services with the County of Fresno EMS Communications Center
APPROVED- Resolution Accepting and Approving the Engineer's Report for Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1; A Resolution of lntention to Levy and Collect Assessments for Maintenance within Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1; and Setting the Public Hearing for August 6,2026. (Resolution 2026-4L and Resoluhon2O26-421 APPROVED- Resolution Accepting and Approving the Engineer's Report for Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2; A Resolution of lntention to Levy and Collect Assessments for Maintenance within Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2; and Setting the Public Hearing for August 6,2026. (Resolution 2026-43 and Resolution 2026-44) F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Opened at 6:23 pm and closed at 6:30 pm
t. APPROVED-Initiation of Annexation of Real Property for Right-of-Way lmprovements - Jensen and lndianola (Resoluti on 2O26-461 Public Comment
One members of the public spoke
The Council by motion of Council Member Montelongo to approve item F-1. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
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5 AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
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Opened at 6:31 pm and closed at 6:55 pm
2. TABTED-Ordinance Updating the Structure of the Planning Commission Public Comment
Two members of the public spoke
Staff presented the item G-2. Following Council discussion, the City Council provided unanimous direction to staff to revise the proposed ordinance and return it for future consideration. No action was taken on the ordinance.
Opened at 6:56 pm and closed at 7:38 pm
3. APPROVED-Public Hearing for Draft Annual Operating Budget for FY 2026-2027 (Preliminary Budget) and Utility User's Tax
Public Comment
One members of the public spoke
The Council by motion of Mayor Gonzalez to approve item G-3. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and approved by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
GONZALEZ, MARTIN EZ, MONTELONGO, MELEN DEZ
NONE
NONE
HURTADO
G. CITYMANAGER/STAFFCOMMUNICATION
o Updates given by City Monoger, Nathan Olson
o Updote given by Park and Rec Director Doug Bolton
o Update given by Chief John Reynolds
H. REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Updates given by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, Council Member Melendez, Council Member Montelongo and Moyor Gonzolez
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I. ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the Council adjourned their meeting at 8:02 pm ATTEST:
Lina Martinez, City Clerk