Minutes for City Council Regular Meeting
Thursday, June 18, 2026
6:00 PM
Council Chamber
1700 7TH Street, Sanger, California 93657
A. Call to Order
The City Council called the meeting to order at 6:17 p.m.
B. Opening Ceremonies
1. Invocation
The invocation was offered by Bobby Velasco from Believe Church.
2. Flag Salute
The flag salute was led by Mayor Frank Gonzalez.
3. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Gonzalez, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, Council Member Hurtado, Council Member Montelongo, Council Member Melendez
Absent: None
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 Council Member Melendez and passed by the following vote:
Ayes: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ Noes: NONE
Abstain: NONE
Absent: NONE
D. Presentations
1. Employee of the Year Recognition — George Jasso
Employee George Jasso was recognized by the Council and Sanger Chamber of Commerce for Employee of the Year.
2. Honoring the Sanger High School Boys Volleyball Team - CIF Division II State Champions
The City Council recognized the Sanger High School Boys Volleyball Team and coaching staff for winning the CIF Division II State Championship and presented Certificates of Recognition.
E. Public Forum
Two members of the public spoke.
F. Consent Calendar
The Council, by motion of Council Member Montelongo, approved all Consent Calendar items except F-6. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and passed by the following vote:
Ayes: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ Noes: NONE
Abstain: NONE
Absent: NONE
Item F-6
The Council, by motion of Council Member Montelongo, approved Consent Calendar item F-6. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and passed by the following vote:
Ayes: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
Noes: NONE
Abstain: HURTADO
Absent: NONE
1. Minutes for Regular Council Meeting and Special Meeting held on June 4, 2026.
2. Payroll for the month of May, including Direct Deposit Nos. 69892 through 70157, Payroll Check Nos. 60922 through 60976, and Benefit Check Nos. 2218 through 2225.
3. Warrants, including Check Nos. 97192 through 97477, for the month of May 2026.
4. Police Department Monthly Report-May 2026
5. Fire Department Monthly Report-April 2026 and May 2026
6. Easement Acquisition (southeast corner of Academy and North intersection) CUP 2022-01 – Pitman Farms Hatchery Project
7. Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB 1) Project List for FY 26/27
8. Letter of Support Authorizing the County of Fresno to submit CalRecycle Application on Behalf of the City of Sanger
9. Transportation Development Act (TDA) Claim
10. Extension in Contract term for Water Valve Assessment Project
11. PFAS Class Action Settlement with 3M, DuPont, TYCO, and BASF
12. Extension of the School Resource Officer Agreement with Sanger Unified School District
G. Public Hearing
1. AB 2561 Public Hearing Regarding Vacancies
Opened at 6:33 p.m. and closed at 6:50 p.m.
Public Comment:
One member of the public spoke.
The Council, by motion of Council Member Melendez, approved Item G-1. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and passed by the following vote:
Ayes: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ Noes: NONE
Abstain: NONE
Absent: NONE
2. Continued Public Hearing on City of Sanger Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Associated Implementation Items Opened at 6:52 p.m. and closed at 6:54 p.m.
Public Comment:
None.
The Council, by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, approved Item G-2. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and passed by the following vote:
Ayes: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ Noes: NONE
Abstain: NONE
Absent: NONE
3. Recess and Convene as Sanger Housing Authority
Recess Regular Council Meeting and Convene as Sanger Housing Authority Opened at 6:55 p.m. and closed at 6:57 p.m.
Public Comment:
None.
The Council, by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, approved Item G-3. The motion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo and passed by the following vote:
Ayes: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
Noes: NONE
Abstain: HURTADO
Absent: NONE
4. Recess and Convene as Sanger Financing Authority
Adjourned Sanger Housing Authority and Convene as Sanger Financing Authority Opened at 6:57 p.m. and closed at 6:59 p.m.
Public Comment:
None.
The Council, by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, approved Item G-4. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and passed by the following vote:
Ayes: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ Noes: NONE
Abstain: NONE
Absent: NONE
5. Recess and Convene as Successor Agency to the Sanger Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Sanger Financing Authority and Convene as City of Sanger as Successor Agency to the Sanger Redevelopment Agency
Opened at 6:59 p.m. and closed at 7:00 p.m.
Public Comment:
None.
The Council, by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, approved Item G-5. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and passed by the following vote:
Ayes: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ Noes: NONE
Abstain: NONE
Absent: NONE
H. City Manager/Staff Communication
None.
I. Reports and Matters Initiated by City Council Members Updates were provided by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, Council Member Montelongo, Council Member Melendez, and Mayor Gonzalez.
J. Adjournment
There being no further business, the Council adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Lina Martinez, City Clerk