Minutes for City Council Regular Meeting
Thursday, July 16, 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 6:18 p.m.
B. Opening Ceremonies
1. Invocation
The invocation was offered by Pastor Paul Canaday from Grace Community Church.
2. Flag Salute
The flag salute was led by Mayor Frank Gonzalez.
3. 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 Melendez, approved the agenda as posted.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo and passed by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HURTADO
D. Public Forum
Seventeen members of the public spoke.
E. Consent Calendar
The Council, by motion of Council Member Montelongo, approved all Consent Calendar items. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and passed by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HURTADO
1. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting and Special Council Meeting held on June 18, 2026 and Special Council Meeting held on June 29, 2026 and July 6, 2026.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve.
2. Payroll for the month of June, including Direct Deposit Nos. 70158 through 70439, Payroll Check Nos. 60977 through 61058, and Benefit Check Nos. 2226 through 2233.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve.
3. Warrants, including Check Nos. 97478 through 97708, for the month of June 2026.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve.
4. Police Department Report for June 2026
Recommendation: Informational Item
5. Fire Department Report for June 2026
Recommendation: Informational Item
6. Job Descriptions for Police Commander and Kennel Technician and Assigning a Salary Band to the Kennel Technician Classification
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2026-57 approving job descriptions for the Commander and Kennel Technician classifications and setting the salary band for the new Kennel Technician classification.
7. Uniform and Supplies Agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 2 Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the "Workplace Solutions Cooperative Acceptance Agreement" with Cintas Corporation No. 2 for uniform rental and facility services needs of the City of Sanger for a three (3) year term, with two one (1) year options to extend; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City with approval as to form by the City Attorney.
F. Department Reports
1. Adoption of a Technology Disruption Policy as Required by Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-58 approving the City of Sanger Technology Disruption Policy to establish procedures for responding to disruptions in telephonic or internet services that prevent members of the public from attending or observing City Council meetings remotely, as required by Senate Bill 707 (SB 707).
Public Comment:
None.
The Council, by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, approved Item F-1. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and passed by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HURTADO
G. Public Hearing
1. Sanger Master Fee Update Final Report
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2026-59 approving an update to the master fee schedule.
Opened at 7:21 p.m. and closed at 8:04 p.m.
Public Comment:
Two members of the public spoke.
The Council, by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, approved Item G-1. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and passed by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HURTADO
2. Ordinance Updating the Structure of the Planning Commission Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing and introduce, by title only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sanger repealing and replacing Sections 2-156 through 2-160 of Division 4 (Planning Commission) of Article IV, Chapter 2 of the City Code.
Opened at 8:14 p.m. and closed at 8:21 p.m.
Public Comment:
One member of the public spoke.
The Council, by motion of Council Member Melendez, approved Item G-2. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and passed by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HURTADO
3. Ordinance Adding Article VII to Chapter 58 of the Sanger Municipal Code Regarding Mobile Food Vendors, Open Air, and Sidewalk Vending Operations Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing and introduce, by title only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sanger adding Article VII to Chapter 58 of the Sanger Municipal Code to formally legalize, regulate, and promote the operation of mobile food vendors, alongside other open-air and sidewalk vending activities.
Opened at 8:22 p.m. and closed at 8:26 p.m.
Public Comment:
None.
The Council, by motion of Council Member Montelongo, approved Item G-3. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and passed by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HURTADO
4. Confirmation of Intent to Pursue Increase to Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and Submitting Ballot Measure to Voters for the November 3, 2026, General Election Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council confirm intent to increase the City of Sanger Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and direct staff to prepare Ballot Measure documents (Resolution and Ordinance for increase to 12%) for City Council’s review and approval at a future Council meeting in time for submittal to voters for the November 3, 2026, General Election.
Opened at 8:27 p.m. and closed at 8:35 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, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HURTADO
5. Initiation of Proceedings for the Annexation of Property into Community Facilities District 2005-1, Annexation No. 7, Tract 6431, Phase 2A Recommendation: That the Council Approve:
1. Resolution No. 2026-61 Adopting a Boundary Map Showing the Territory Proposed for Annexation to CFD No. 2005-1
2. Resolution No. 2026-62 Declaring the City’s Intention to Annex certain territory into City of Sanger Community Facilities District 2005-1 (public services) and Setting a Time and Date for a Public Hearing Thereon (Annexation No. 7).
Opened at 8:35 p.m. and closed at 8:39 p.m.
Public Comment:
None.
The Council, by motion of Council Member Montelongo, approved Item G-5. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and passed by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HURTADO
6. Initiating Proceedings Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for the Annexation of Property into Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2, Area 1, to Review the Improvements and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027, and to Set a Public Hearing.
Recommendations: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2026-63, a Resolution Initiating Proceedings Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for the Annexation of Property into Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2, Area 1, to Review the Improvements and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and to Set a Public Hearing for a Future Date.
Opened at 8:41 p.m. and closed at 8:42 p.m.
Public Comment:
None.
The Council, by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, approved Item G-6. The motion was seconded by Council Member Montelongo and passed by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HURTADO
7. Initiation of Proceedings for the Annexation of Property into Community Facilities District 2005-1, Annexation No. 8, Tract 6531, Serenade II Recommendations: That the Council Approve Resolution No. 2026-64 stating its intention to annex certain territory into City of Sanger Community Facilities District 2005-1 (public services), setting a time and date for the public hearing thereon and adopting boundary map showing territory proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District 2005-1 (Annexation No. 8).
Opened at 8:43 p.m. and closed at 8:44 p.m.
Public Comment:
None.
The Council, by motion of Council Member Montelongo, approved Item G-7. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and passed by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HURTADO
8. Initiating Proceedings Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for the Annexation of Property into Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2, Area 1, Tract 6531
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2026-65, a Resolution Initiating Proceedings Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for the Annexation of Property into Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2, Area 1, to Review the Improvements and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and to Set a Public Hearing for a Future Date.
Opened at 8:46 p.m. and closed at 8:47 p.m.
Public Comment:
None.
The Council, by motion of Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, approved Item G-8. The motion was seconded by Council Member Melendez and passed by the following vote:
AYES: GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HURTADO
H. City Manager/Staff Communication
Updates were provided by Parks and Recreation Director Doug Bolton and City Manager Nathan Olson.
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 9:09 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Lina Martinez, City Clerk