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Agenda
Sanger City Council Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 20, 2026
6:00 PM
Council Chamber
1700 7TH Street, Sanger, California 93657
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Levine Act Disclosure. Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the City Council is required to disclose on the record any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made by the party or the party’s agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well.
The disclosure should be made when the agenda item is called and must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution, the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made. Council Members are also required to make such disclosures and recuse themselves.
Conflicts of Interest. Council Members are required to disclose conflicts of interests and recuse themselves.
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
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 Meeting held on August 6, 2026.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve.
2. Payroll for the month of July, including Direct Deposit Nos. 70589 through 70895, Payroll Check Nos. 61102 through 61177, and Benefit Check Nos. 2238 through 2245.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve.
3. Warrants, including Check Nos. 97709 through 97903, for the month of July 2026.
Recommendation: Informational Only.
4. Police Department Report for July 2026
Recommendation: Informational Only.
5. Fire Department Report for July 2026
Recommendation: Informational Only.
6. Approval of Out-of-State Travel - Mayor Frank Gonzalez and Parks and Recreation Director Doug Bolton
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize out-of-state travel for Mayor Frank Gonzalez and Parks and Recreation Director Doug Bolton to attend the National League of Cities (NLC) City Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, from November 18–21, 2026.
7. 2026 Cal Cities Annual Conference Designation of Voting Delegates and Determination of City’s Position regarding Proposed Resolutions Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Appoint a voting delegate and an alternate to represent the City at the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on September 25, 2026; and
2. Determine the City’s position regarding the proposed Resolution to be considered during the General Assembly.
8. Part-Time Allocation Amendment: Recreation Department Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-73, approving two additional permanent part-time Clerical Aids, and removing one permanent part-time Recreation Specialist.
9. Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 Recommendation: That the City Council receives the report.
10. Final Acceptance - Almond Avenue Reconstruction Project Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Accept the work for the Almond Avenue Reconstruction Project in the amount of $852,974.36;
2. Authorize recordation of the Notice of Completion with the Fresno County Recorder; and
3. Authorize payment of 5% retention in the amount of $42,648.72 to R.J. Berry, Jr., Inc. upon expiration of the 35-day lien period.
11. Greenwood Avenue and Jensen Avenue Intersection Improvements Project - Material and Equipment Procurement
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-74, making a finding of public interest for the City to procure and furnish materials for the subject project; and
2. Authorize the purchases of various traffic signal equipment components for the subject project including signal poles and mast arms, signal controller, and signal cabinet in the amount of $76,467 (plus any standard tax or shipping fees) from AZCO Supply; and
3. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to make the purchases on behalf of the City.
12. Contract with Social Vocational Services, Inc (SVS) to Assist the Parks and Recreation Department in Maintaining Various Parks
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Authorize the agreement between Social Vocational Services, Inc and the City of Sanger for park and facility maintenance; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the required documents.
13. Public Hearing to Consider Annexation No. 7 (Tract 6431, Phase 2A) into Community Facilities District 2005-1 and Related Actions
Recommendation: Continue Item to Regular Meeting on September 3rd, 2026 at 6:00PM
14. Public Hearing to Consider Annexation No. 8 (Tract 6531, Serenade II) into Community Facilities District 2005-1 and Related Items
Recommendation: Continue Item to Regular Meeting on September 3rd, 2026 at 6:00PM
15. Public Hearing to Consider the Proposed Annexation of Property Within Tract No. 6431, Phase 2A and undivided remainder to be called Phase 2B, into Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2, Area 1, and to Establish a Levy of Assessments for the Annexed Territory
Recommendation: Continue Item to Regular Meeting on September 3rd, 2026 at 6:00PM
16. Public Hearing to Consider the Proposed Annexation of Property Within Tract No. 6531 Into Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2, Area 1, and to Establish a Levy of Assessments for the Annexed Territory Recommendation: Continue Item to Regular Meeting on September 3rd, 2026 at 6:00PM
17. Authorizing Resolution for Grant Application, Acceptance, and Execution for the Newmark Avenue Sewer Trunk Line Project
Recommendation: That the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2026-75, authorizing the grant application, acceptance, and execution for the Newmark Avenue Sewer Trunk Line Project with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), and ongoing project administration by the City Manager, or designee.
G. Department Reports
NONE
H. Public Hearing
1. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Introduce by title only and waive the first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Sanger, California, Incorporating and Adopting Express Findings of Necessity Related to Local Climatic, Topographical and Geological Conditions that Make the City’s Amendments to the California Fire Code Reasonably Necessary, Repealing Article 3 of Chapter 30, and Adding Article 3 to Chapter 30 Of the Sanger Municipal Code Relating to Fire and Life Safety Regulations; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-76 making the Express Findings to the California Fire Code reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographical and/or topographical conditions. (Ordinance No. 2026-06)
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 14th day of August, 2026.
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Lina Martinez, City Clerk
ADA Compliance and Reasonable Accommodations Policy. The Council has adopted a Reasonable Accommodation Policy which is available on the City website at or upon request by emailing the City Clerk.
The Policy provides a procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation to participate in this meeting. If you need assistance in order to attend this Council meeting or require auxiliary aids or services, e.g., hearing aids or signing services to make a presentation to the Council, please email the City Clerk or call by phone at (559) 876-6300 extension 1350 so such aids or services can be arranged.
Accommodations should be requested as early as possible as additional time may be required in order to provide the requested accommodation.
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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