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Agenda
Sanger City Council (AMENDED) Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 6, 2026
6:00 PM
Council Chamber
1700 7TH Street, Sanger, California 93657
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Prior to action by the Council on any item on this agenda, the public may comment on that item.
A. Call to Order
B. Opening Ceremonies
1. Invocation
2. Flag Salute
3. Roll Call
C. Agenda Approval, Additions and/or Deletions
D. Presentations
1. Honoring the Retirement of Todd Wilson
E. Public Forum
This portion of the meeting is reserved for members of the public who wish to address the Council on any matter not listed on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Each speaker is limited to three minutes. Speakers shall address all comments to the Mayor and the Council as a body and not to any particular Council Member or member of the staff. Speakers are asked, but not required, to state their name and address. The Council is prohibited by law from taking action on items not on the agenda.
F. Consent Calendar
Matters listed under the consent calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, a member of the audience or a Council Member may request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and it will be considered separately.
1. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting and Special Council Meeting held on July 16, 2026.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve.
2. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Fresno for Participation in the Urban County Program (CDBG, HOME, and ESG Entitlement Funding for Federal Grant Years 2027, 2028, and 2029).
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution 2026-66, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Fresno for participation in the Urban County Program for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Entitlement Programs for Federal Grant Years 2027–2029.
3. Purchase of RC Mowers R-52
Recommendations: That council approve the purchase of one (1) RC Mowers R-52 remote-operated slope mower; and authorize the City Manager to sign the purchase documents on behalf of the City.
4. Purchase of Two Work Vehicles for Public Works Department Recommendation: That City Council authorizes the City Purchasing Agent to purchase two (2) new work trucks for the Public Works Department not to exceed $130,000 for the total purchase.
5. Purchase of Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones)
Recommendation: That the City Council review and approve the use of Measure S and successor Measure R funds for the proposed technology initiative, as approved by the Citizens Oversight Committee on July 7, 2026, and authorize a sole source purchase with Pacific General, Inc. for the acquisition of unmanned aircraft systems (drones). (Resolution 2026-67)
6. Contract Award - 2026 Street Sealing Project
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Award the contract for the project for the Base Bid only to Pavement Coatings Co., 2150 Bell Avenue, Suite 125, Sacramento, CA 95838, in the amount of $589,465.35, as lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and
2. Approve a construction contingency for change orders in the amount of $59,000 (10%) for this project; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to sign contract documents on behalf of the City.
7. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Sections 2- 156 through 2-160 of Division 4 (Planning Commission) of Article IV, Chapter 2 of the City Code.
Recommendation: That the council conduct the second reading, by title only, and adopt 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. (Ordinance 2026-04)
8. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2026-99, Adding Article VII to Chapter 58 of the Sanger Municipal Code Regarding Mobile Food Vendors, Open Air, and Sidewalk Vending Operations.
Recommendation: That the council conduct the second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance 2026-05, 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 openair and sidewalk vending activities.
G. Department Reports
1. Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Audit Financial Report and Single Audit.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Annual Audit Financial Reports and Single Audit for Fiscal Year 2024 as prepared by CPA firm, Ryan P. Jolley, Certified Public Accountants.
H. Public Hearing
1. Resolution Levying Annual Assessments for Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing regarding the annual assessment of the Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1;
2. Approve the attached Resolution, Confirming Diagram and Assessment for the Annual Levy of Assessments for Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for FY 2026-27;
3. Direct the City Clerk to record this resolution with the Fresno County Office of the Auditor-Controller. (Resolution 2026-69)
2. Resolution Levying Annual Assessments for Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing regarding the annual assessment of the Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2;
2. Approve the attached Resolution, Confirming Diagram and Assessment for the Annual Levy of Assessments for Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 for FY 2026-27;
3. Direct the City Clerk to record this resolution with the Fresno County Office of the Auditor-Controller. (Resolution 2026-70)
3. Adoption of a Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026, for the Submission to the Qualified Voters of a Proposed Ordinance Amending Article V of Chapter 66 of the Sanger Municipal Code to Increase the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) from 4% to 12%, and Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide General Election Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-72, calling and giving notice of a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, for submitting a ballot measure to increase the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rate to 12%, requesting consolidation with the statewide general election, and directing related election actions.
4. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending and Restating Article V of Chapter 66 of the Sanger Municipal Code to Increase the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Rate from 4% to 12%, Expressly Apply the Tax to Short-Term Rentals, and Implement Facilitator Reporting and Collection Requirements.
Recommendation: That the City Council introduce and give a first reading, by title only, and waive further reading thereof, to Ordinance No. 2026-06 amending and restating Article V of Chapter 66 of the Sanger Municipal Code to increase the Transient Occupancy Tax rate from 4% to 12%, subject to voter approval at the November 3, 2026 election.
I. City Manager/Staff Communication
J. Reports and Matters Initiated by City Council Members This portion of the meeting is reserved for the Mayor and Council Members (i) to make brief reports on boards, committees, and other public agencies, and at public events, (ii) to initiate new matters and to request updates, and to initiate new agenda items. Under this section, the Council may take action only on any items specifically agendized and which meet other requirements for K. Adjournment
I certify under the penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted in accordance with the applicable legal requirements. Dated this ________________________________
Lina Martinez, City Clerk
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Notice of Availability of Agenda Documents. Writings related to the agenda are available at Sanger City Hall, 1700 7th Street, Sanger, CA 93657 and are posted on the City website.
Writings provided to a majority of the City Council within 72 hours of the meeting regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office located at Sanger City Hall, 1700 7th Street, Sanger, CA 93567 and will be posted on the City website.
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