Sanger public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The City of Sanger Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 28, 2023, has been cancelled. No other items are on the agenda.

City Council

The City Council will review several contracts, including a $1.16 million award for the North and Greenwood Sewer Lift Station Reconstruction Project. The agenda also includes approvals for new police radios and various easement acquisitions.

• Award sewer reconstruction contract to DG Construction, Inc. for $1,164,772.00
• Purchase 45 new police radios from Vincent Communications Inc. for $50,554.39
• Approve $102,250 consultant agreement with The Lew Edwards Group for Measure S planning
• Adopt easement for pedestrian access at 1715 & 1717 7th Street
• Adopt easement for groundwater recharge facility access at APN 315-051-10

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a public employee appointment or employment regarding the City Manager. The agenda also includes a public forum for items related to the closed session.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment/employment for City Manager

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session regarding a public employee appointment or employment for the City Manager position. The agenda also includes a public forum and a report from the City Attorney.

• Closed session regarding City Manager appointment/employment

Planning Commission

The December 14, 2023 special meeting of the Sanger Planning Commission was cancelled because a quorum of commissioners was not present. No decisions were made. The agenda had included a public hearing on a proposed telecommunications tower and a resolution to extend a conditional use permit for a battery energy storage system.

• Proposed Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-03 for a new telecommunications tower on the west side of L Street, south of 7th Street (APN 320-011-21S)
• Proposed Resolution No. 2023-12 to extend Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-01 for a Battery Energy Storage System at 1125 Muscat Avenue (APN 332-041-74)

Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls

The Sanger Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls meeting scheduled for December 12, 2023, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council is conducting a public hearing to receive a staff report and community input regarding the redrawing of four council district boundaries. This process follows the annexation of 283.3 acres in the North Academy Corridor.

• Public hearing on redrawing City Council District boundaries
• Final acceptance for Well 19 Test Well in the amount of $230,825.00
• Authorization of $411,541.25 retention payment to Johnson Drilling Company
• Emergency repairs to domestic and industrial sewer lines at the wastewater treatment plant
• Resolution 2023-67 regarding the vacation of an alley between Cherry and Edgar Avenues

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a public employee appointment or employment regarding the City Manager. The agenda also includes a public forum for items related to the closed session.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment/employment for City Manager

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Sanger City Council. The agenda consists only of procedural items including call to order, opening ceremonies, and military banner presentations.

• Military banner presentations

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizen's Oversight Committee will consider affirming that spending $50,554.39 from Measure S funds on 45 Kenwood NX-5200K2 police radios is a required and appropriate use. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 3, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes public comment and standard procedural items.

• Purchase of 45 Kenwood NX-5200K2 police radios for $50,554.39 from Measure S funds
• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2023 regular meeting

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a public employee appointment or employment regarding the City Manager. The agenda also includes a public forum for items related to the closed session.

• Public employee appointment/employment: City Manager

Planning Commission

The City of Sanger Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 23, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special session to conduct a conference with labor negotiators. The meeting includes representatives from Local 39 and the Sanger Middle Management Organization.

• Closed session conference with Local 39
• Closed session conference with Sanger Middle Management Organization

City Council

The City Council will review a new ordinance regarding meeting rules of decorum and a contract for a solid waste disposal rate study. The agenda also includes approving an employee recognition policy revision and a fee study RFP.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-09 regarding Council meeting rules of decorum
• Consultant Services Agreement with Interstate Gas Services for solid waste disposal financial analysis
• Approval of RFP for Comprehensive Fee Study, Development Impact Fees Study, and Cost Allocation Plan
• Resolution to revise the Employee Recognition Program Administrative Policy
• Contract approval for the Medi-Cal Intergovernmental Rate Range Program

Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls

The Sanger Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2023, is cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued by Deputy City Clerk Corina Tamez

Public Financing Authority Board (PFA)

The City of Sanger North Academy Corridor Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2023, is cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice for November 14, 2023

Planning Commission

The City of Sanger Planning Commission special meeting scheduled for November 9, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation and no items for discussion or decision.

• Cancellation of the November 9, 2023 special meeting

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizen's Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2023, is cancelled. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no other business items.

• Meeting cancellation notice for November 7, 2023

City Council

The City Council will discuss a $30,000 budget amendment for Fire Department consulting services and review the Façade Improvement Grant Program. The body is also deciding on a zoning map amendment and the annexation of property into a landscaping and lighting maintenance district.

• Proposed $30,000 budget amendment for Fire Department strategic plan consulting
• Ordinance No. 2023-08 to change zoning from C-4 to C-M for APNs 320-011-17, 320-011-19, and 320-011-021
• Public hearing for Annexation No. 23-01 into Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2
• Proposed vacation of an unnamed alley between Cherry and Edgar Avenues, west of Academy Avenue
• Ordinance No. 2023-09 regarding City Council meetings and rules of decorum

Planning Commission

The City of Sanger Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 26, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a closed session to discuss a liability claim filed by Neida Olivo against the City of Sanger. No other business is scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session on liability claim by Neida Olivo against the City of Sanger

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding zoning map amendments and the annexation of territory into Community Facilities District 2005-1. The meeting also includes a presentation on homelessness and discussions regarding water assistance programs.

• Zoning Map Amendment No. 2023-01 to change property from C-4 to C-M district
• Annexation No. 4 and No. 5 into Community Facilities District 2005-1
• Acceptance of $25,000 OTS-ABC Local Enforcement Grant
• Extension of Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program eligibility
• Discontinuation of work on a hotel tax ballot measure

Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls

The Sanger Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2023, is cancelled. The notice provides no other business or discussion items.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued by Deputy City Clerk Corina Tamez

City Council

This is a special meeting with only closed-session items. The Council will discuss labor negotiations with the Sanger Firefighters Association and Local 39, and confer with legal counsel on existing litigation against the Novato Fire Protection District and one case of anticipated litigation. No public action is scheduled.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with Sanger Firefighters Association
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Local 39
• Closed session: existing litigation City of Sanger v. Novato Fire Protection District (Case No. 20CECG02710)
• Closed session: anticipated litigation (1 case)

City Council

The Sanger City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 5, 2023, with a public hearing on the CDBG 2024/2025 allocation for Medrano Park improvements, a zoning map amendment for three parcels, and a presentation on the Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element. The consent calendar includes routine items like approving minutes, declaring surplus vehicles, and a consultant agreement for CEQA analysis. The council will also discuss a potential $10,000 Veterans Day Parade sponsorship and consider adjusting the City Manager salary range.

• Public hearing: CDBG 2024/2025 allocation for Medrano Park Improvements Project
• Public hearing: Zoning Map Amendment No. 2023-01 (C-4 to C-M) for APNs 320-011-17, 320-011-19, 320-011-021
• Consultant agreement with Trinity Consultants for CEQA analysis (CUP 2023-01, Algonquin Power)
• Discussion: up to $10,000 for Veterans Day Parade sponsorship
• Discussion: City Manager salary range (Resolution 2023-54)

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizen's Oversight Committee will consider affirming that a budget amendment of approximately $30,000 to hire a consulting firm for a Fire Department Strategic Plan is an appropriate use of Measure S funds. The committee will also approve minutes from its September 5, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, public forum, and adjournment.

• Budget amendment of approximately $30,000 for consulting services for Fire Department Strategic Plan
• Approval of minutes from September 5, 2023 regular meeting
• Public forum for comments on non-agenda items

Planning Commission

The Sanger Planning Commission will consider adopting Resolution No. 2023-10, which reports to the City Council that vacating an alley between Cherry Avenue and Edgar Avenue is consistent with the General Plan. The commission will also vote on canceling the November 23 meeting due to Thanksgiving and scheduling a special meeting on November 9. An informational presentation on the draft Housing Element Update is scheduled.

• Alley vacation No. 2023-01 between Cherry Avenue and Edgar Avenue, west of Academy Avenue
• Resolution No. 2023-10 on General Plan conformity for alley vacation
• Cancel November 23, 2023 meeting; schedule special meeting November 9, 2023
• Housing Element Update presentation by Placeworks consultant

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: a closed-session discussion on the appointment or employment of the City Manager, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957. The public forum is limited to comments on that closed-session item. No other business or decisions are on the agenda.

• Closed session on public employee appointment/employment for City Manager
• Public forum limited to comments on the closed-session item
• Special meeting held at 1700 7th Street, Sanger, CA

City Council

The Sanger City Council meeting scheduled for September 21, 2023, is cancelled due to an anticipated lack of quorum. The next regular meeting will be held at 6 P.M. on Thursday, October 5, 2023. This notice is purely procedural, with no agenda items to report.

• Meeting cancellation due to anticipated lack of quorum
• Next regular meeting scheduled for October 5, 2023 at 6 P.M.

Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls

The Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls will hold a regular meeting with presentations on the Brown Act and creating a logic model. The consent calendar includes approval of the August 8, 2023 minutes and a budget and expenditure report. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Presentation on Brown Act
• Presentation on Creating a Logic Model
• Approval of August 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Budget and Expenditure Report (informational)

The Commission approved the agenda and the minutes from the August 8, 2023, meeting. Consultant Dr. Eve Castellanos provided presentations on the Brown Act and the creation of a Logic Model.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Sanger City Council will meet jointly with the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency to consider several routine consent items, including approving minutes, a new Executive Assistant position, and contracts for consulting and equipment. The council will also discuss and potentially act on more significant items, such as confirming intent to raise the Transient Occupancy Tax to 12%, appointing an interim city manager, and declaring multiple parcels as surplus land.

• Confirm intent to increase Transient Occupancy Tax to 12% and direct staff to prepare ballot measure for March 2024 election
• Approve Resolution No. 2023-51 appointing Greg Garner as Interim City Manager
• Declare APN 332-042-94T (28.59 acres) as surplus land under the Surplus Land Act
• Approve $56,371.86 contract with NTM Productions for council chamber audio-visual equipment
• Approve $94,605.81 quote from California Boiler for south digester sludge heater replacement at WWTP

The City Council approved several land annexations, a new Executive Assistant position, and a contract for council chamber equipment. The Council also confirmed intent to seek a Transient Occupancy Tax increase to 12% via a March 2024 ballot measure.

• Approved $56,371.86 contract with NTM Productions for council chamber audio-visual equipment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-45 establishing Executive Assistant position (5-0)
• Approved intent to increase Transient Occupancy Tax to 12% for March 5, 2024 election (3-2)
• Approved $94,605.81 quote from California Boiler for south sludge heater replacement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-50 for tax sharing MOU with County of Fresno (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-49 declaring APN 332-042-94T as Surplus Land (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-02 declaring various parcels as Surplus or Exempt Surplus Land (5-0)
• Approved annexations for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 2 and Community Facilities District 2005-01/1 (3-2)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting focused on closed-session items. The Council will discuss labor negotiations with the police and firefighter associations, and consider the appointment or employment of a City Manager. Public comment is limited to items on the closed-session agenda.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with Sanger Police Officers Association
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Sanger Firefighters Association
• Closed session: public employee appointment/employment for City Manager
• Public forum for comments on closed-session items (3-minute limit)

The City Council held a special meeting and entered closed session to discuss labor negotiations and the City Manager position. The City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken during the closed session.

• Approved the agenda as posted (3-0)

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizen's Oversight Committee (Public Safety) will hold a regular meeting to administer the oath of office to a newly appointed and a reappointed member, and to elect officers for Chairperson, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The committee will also approve minutes from March and May 2023 meetings and receive an informational report on Measure S budget, revenue, and expenditures for FY 2022/23 through Q3. Public comment is invited on any item.

• Oath of office for new member Elizabeth Gonzalez and reappointed member Monique Reyna
• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2023 and May 2, 2023 meetings
• Measure S Budget, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports (informational item)

The Committee held elections for its leadership positions and administered oaths of office to members. The body also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from March and May 2023.

• Approved the agenda (4-0)
• Elected Monique Reyna as Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Gina Mendoza as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Elected Karen James as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 7, 2023 and May 2, 2023 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Sanger Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a tentative parcel map to divide a 172,933 sq. ft. lot on Annadale Avenue into four parcels, and a zoning map amendment by Sanger Fence Company to change three parcels from C-4 (General Commercial) to C-M (Commercial and Light Manufacturing). The commission will also approve minutes from the June 22, 2023 meeting.

• Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-03: divide property at north side of Annadale Avenue, east of K Street (APN 320-030-78) into four parcels, dedicate right-of-way
• Zoning Map Amendment 2023-01: change from C-4 to C-M for APNs 320-011-17, 320-011-19, 320-011-21
• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2023 meeting
• CEQA exemptions: Class 15 (minor land division) for parcel map, Section 15061(b)(3) for zoning amendment

The Planning Commission approved a tentative parcel map to divide a property on Annadale Avenue into four parcels. The Commission also recommended that the City Council approve a zoning change from General Commercial to Commercial and Light Manufacturing for Sanger Fence Company, Inc.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-03 to divide property on Annadale Avenue into four parcels (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Zoning Map Amendment 2023-01 for Sanger Fence Company, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting agenda with only a closed session item. The council will discuss the appointment or employment of an interim city manager. No other business is listed.

• Closed session discussion on interim city manager appointment

The City Council met for a special session and approved the agenda. No reportable action was taken during the closed session regarding the Interim City Manager.

• Approved the agenda as posted (5-0)

City Council

The Sanger City Council will consider consent items including a $507,492 contract for the K Street and Almond Avenue reconstruction project, a zoning map amendment for two parcels, and vehicle purchases. They will also discuss appointing an acting city manager, a legal services agreement, and a city manager recruitment firm.

• Award $507,492 contract to AJ Excavation, Inc. for K Street and Almond Avenue reconstruction, plus $50,800 contingency
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-07 rezoning two parcels (APNs 332-090-01 and 332-090-03) from agricultural to R-1-6 residential
• Authorize purchase of three Chevrolet work trucks for Public Works for $133,456.48
• Authorize up to $95,000 for two used police department trucks
• Approve legal services agreement with Lozano Smith for wrongful employment practices

The City Council awarded a $507,492 road reconstruction contract and approved rezoning 28.37 acres for single-family residential use. The Council also authorized vehicle purchases for Public Works and Police and appointed Greg Garner as Acting City Manager.

• Awarded $507,492 K Street and Almond Avenue reconstruction contract to AJ Excavation, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 28.37 acres to R-1-6 Single Family Residential District (3-2)
• Authorized $133,456.48 for three new Public Works Chevrolet trucks (5-0)
• Authorized up to $95,000 for two used Police Department trucks (5-0)
• Confirmed Police Chief Greg Garner as Acting City Manager with 5% acting pay (5-0)
• Approved consulting agreement with Koff & Associates for City Manager recruitment (4-1)
• Confirmed preferred option for a new 10-acre Somerset Park (4-1)
• Approved Agreement with County of Fresno for Chavez Park sports lighting (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting agenda consisting solely of a closed session. The City Council will discuss labor negotiations with two employee organizations and real property negotiations for three parcels. No public action is scheduled; the only public portion is the report from closed session and adjournment.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with Sanger Middle Management Organization and Sanger Firefighters Association
• Closed session: real property negotiations for APN 332-150-01 (Espinoza), APN 332-150-02 (Gonzalez), APN 332-140-01 (Thao) — price and terms of payment

The City Council held a special meeting and entered closed session to discuss labor and real property negotiations. The City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken during the closed session.

• Approved the agenda as posted (3-0)

Public Financing Authority Board (PFA)

The City of Sanger North Academy Corridor Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District, Public Financing Authority Board (PFA) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 8, 2023, is cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting. The notice was issued by Deputy City Clerk Corina Tamez.

• Meeting cancelled — no items to consider

Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls

The Commission adopted a new logo and approved a community needs survey in English and Spanish. It also authorized up to $2,500 for survey and marketing advertisements through September 12, 2023.

• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted 'left Option 1 Logo' in black/white (5-0)
• Approved outreach and marketing strategies as presented (5-0)
• Approved Community Needs Survey with Spanish title modification (5-0)
• Allocated up to $2,500 for survey and general marketing through Sept 12, 2023 (5-0)
• Directed staff to advertise in Sanger Scene and Mid Valley Times (4-0)
• Designated Commissioner Maldonado as Vice Chair in absence of Vice Chair Elizondo (4-0)

City Council

The Sanger City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning two parcels for the Somerset Residential Community Project and initiating annexation. They will also consider awarding a $9,305,000 design-build contract for the Fire Station Remodel, approving a broker services agreement with Keenan & Associates, and discussing park design options for Somerset Park.

• Zoning Map Amendment No. 2023-02: Rezone two parcels (APNs 332-090-01 and 332-090-03) from AE-10 to R-1-6 for Somerset Residential Community Project
• Resolution No. 2023-40: Request LAFCo to initiate annexation of Somerset project area
• Resolution No. 2023-41: Award design-build contract to Diede Construction, Inc. for $9,305,000 for Fire Station Remodel
• Resolution No. 2023-42: Approve $2,000,000 from General Fund Unassigned Balance for Fire Station Remodel, replenished with Ambulance Revenues
• Insurance Brokerage Consultant Services Agreement with Keenan & Associates for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026

The Council awarded a design-build contract for the fire station remodel and approved the Somerset Residential Community Project annexation. They also authorized the destruction of outdated public records and approved a letter of support for the Kings River Conservancy.

• Awarded $9.3M fire station remodel contract to Diede Construction, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $2M from General Fund Unassigned Balance for fire station remodel (5-0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment No. 2023-02 and Somerset Residential Community Project annexation (3-2)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-37 for destruction of certain public records (5-0)
• Authorized Letter of Support for Kings River Conservancy grant for Peck Island (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-38 approving Final Parcel Map No. 2022-02 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-39 for Measure C Extension Local Transportation Program Funds (5-0)
• Approved Insurance Brokerage Consultant Services Agreement with Keenan & Associates (5-0)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting consisting entirely of closed-session items. The Council will discuss existing litigation against the Novato Fire Protection District, labor negotiations with the Sanger Police Officers Association, and the appointment of an Acting City Manager. No public action items are on the agenda.

• Closed session: City of Sanger v. Novato Fire Protection District (Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 20CECG02710)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Sanger Police Officers Association
• Closed session: appointment of Acting City Manager

The City Council met for a special session and entered closed session to discuss litigation, labor negotiations, and the appointment of an Acting City Manager. No reportable action was taken during the closed session.

• Approved the agenda as posted (5-0)

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The City of Sanger has issued a notice that the Citizen’s Oversight Committee (Public Safety) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, 2023, is cancelled.

Planning Commission

The City of Sanger Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 27, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The notice was issued by Deputy City Clerk Corina Tamez.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Sanger City Council meeting scheduled for July 20, 2023, is cancelled due to an anticipated lack of quorum. The next regular meeting is August 3, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber, 1700 7th Street. Three public hearings originally on the July 20 agenda are continued to the August 3 meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to anticipated lack of quorum
• Public hearing continued: Annexation No. 23-01 into Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2, Area 1, with assessment levy
• Public hearing continued: Annexation No. 4 to Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Public Services)
• Public hearing continued: Annexation No. 5 to Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Public Services)
• Next meeting: August 3, 2023, 6:00 P.M., 1700 7th Street

City Council

The Sanger City Council will discuss how to fill the interim and permanent City Manager positions, and confirm a CDBG grant application for park improvements at Medrano/Olive Glen Park. The consent calendar includes cancelling the July 20 meeting and approving out-of-state travel for the Mayor and Fire Chief.

• Cancel July 20, 2023 regular meeting due to anticipated lack of quorum
• Approve Mayor Gonzalez's travel to National League of Cities City Summit in Atlanta, Nov 16-18, 2023 (est. $2,900)
• Approve Fire Chief Tarascou's travel to Fire-Rescue International Conference in Kansas City, Aug 14-18, 2023 (est. $2,850)
• Discuss process for filling interim and permanent City Manager positions
• Confirm CDBG application for park improvements at Medrano/Olive Glen Park (est. $250,000)

The City Council approved the use of a recruitment firm to fill the City Manager position. The Council also authorized out-of-state travel for the Mayor and Fire Chief and confirmed a grant application for park improvements.

• Directed staff to issue a Request for Proposals for a City Manager recruitment firm (3-0)
• Confirmed staff direction to apply for CDBG funding for Medrano/Olive Glen Park improvements (3-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Mayor Frank Gonzalez to attend a summit in Atlanta, GA (3-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Fire Chief Greg Tarascou to attend a conference in Kansas City, MO (3-0)
• Cancelled the July 20, 2023 Regular Meeting due to anticipated lack of quorum (3-0)

Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls

The Sanger Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls will consider approving its draft bylaws, discuss proposed activities, and review a data collection instrument to identify community needs. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from May 3 and May 20 meetings and public comment. This is a regular working meeting focused on establishing the commission's operational framework.

• Approve draft bylaws establishing commission structure, membership terms, and officer duties
• Discuss and determine proposed activities for the commission
• Review and modify data collection instrument for community needs assessment
• Approve minutes from May 3, 2023 regular meeting and May 20, 2023 special meeting/retreat

The Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls approved its bylaws and a community data collection instrument. The body authorized spending up to $5,500 for marketing materials and polo shirts using grant funds. Members also agreed to participate in the Back to School community event and National Night Out.

• Approved Commission bylaws (5-0)
• Authorized up to $5,000 for marketing materials for August 5 Back to School event (5-0)
• Authorized up to $500 for Commissioner polo shirts (5-0)
• Approved Data Collection Instrument with modification to question 1, item K (5-0)
• Approved May 3 and May 20, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Reached consensus to participate in August 5 Back to School event
• Reached consensus to host a booth at National Night Out on August 11, 2023

City Council

The Sanger City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment to rezone two parcels (about 28.37 acres) from agricultural to single-family residential, and will consider a resolution requesting LAFCo to annex the Somerset Residential Community Project. The council will also conduct public hearings on annual assessments for two landscaping and lighting maintenance districts, review the Military Equipment Use Policy, and discuss a senior citizen committee.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment No. 2023-02: rezone two parcels (approx. 28.37 acres) south of E. North Avenue, east of S. Bethel Avenue, west of S. Greenwood Avenue from AE-10 to R-1-6
• Resolution No. 2023-36 to request LAFCo annexation of Somerset Residential Community Project area
• Public hearings on annual assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 1 and No. 2 (Resolutions No. 2023-34 and 2023-35)
• Review of Military Equipment Use Policy Ordinance and acceptance of Annual Military Equipment Use Report
• Discussion of a Senior Citizen Committee (initiated by Councilmember Hurtado)

The Council approved annual assessments for two landscaping and lighting maintenance districts. A proposal to amend zoning and initiate annexation for the Somerset Residential Community Project was defeated. The Council also cancelled a scheduled meeting for September 21, 2023.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-34 for Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 FY 23-24 assessments (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-35 for Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 FY 23-24 assessments (4-0)
• Denied Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment No. 2023-02 and annexation of Somerset Residential Community Project (2-2)
• Approved cancellation of September 21, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 15, 2023 meetings (4-0)
• Consensus reached to allow Sanger Senior Center to create an informal committee for activities

City Council

This is a special meeting consisting entirely of closed-session items. The council will discuss existing litigation against Novato Fire Protection District, two liability claims, and labor negotiations with the City Manager. No public action is scheduled.

• Closed session: City of Sanger v. Novato Fire Protection District (Case No. 20CECG02710)
• Liability claim by Wilfred Laemmlen against City of Sanger
• Liability claim by Pablo Meza against City of Sanger
• Labor negotiations with City Manager (unrepresented employee)

The City Council held a special meeting and entered closed session to discuss litigation, liability claims, and labor negotiations. The City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken during the closed session.

• Approved amended agenda (4-0)

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizen's Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for July 4, 2023, has been cancelled. The cancellation is in observance of the 4th of July holiday.

Planning Commission

The Sanger Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit allowing the existing gas station and convenience store at 77 South Academy Avenue to obtain a Type 21 off-sale general license for selling packaged alcoholic beverages. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-02 for alcohol sales at 77 South Academy Avenue (APN 314-063-548)
• Resolution No. 2023-07 to approve the conditional use permit
• Approval of minutes from the May 25, 2023 regular meeting
• Public forum for comments on non-agenda items

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit to allow a gas station and convenience store to sell alcoholic beverages. The approval includes a condition prohibiting promotional alcohol signage on the exterior or near the store entrance.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-02 for ABC License at 77 South Academy (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-07 regarding alcohol sale conditions (4-0)
• Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)

City Council

The Sanger City Council will hold a joint meeting with the Housing Authority, Financing Authority, and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. The main items are public hearings on the FY 2023-24 operating and capital improvement budgets for the City and its related agencies, and on proposed increases to water and sewer rates. The council will also consider consent items including a street improvement contract award and a school partner program ratification.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2023-24 City Operating and Capital Improvement Budget (Resolution 2023-26) and related resolutions
• Public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate increases, including a Proposition 218 protest process and a Low-Income Water Rate Program
• Award contract to AJ Excavation, Inc. for FY 21/22 Local Street Improvements Project in the amount of $1,038,407.00
• Ratification of School Partner Program with Sanger Unified School District for police department interns
• Adoption of budgets for Sanger Housing Authority, Financing Authority, and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency

The City Council approved the operating and capital improvement budgets and the Measure S 10-Year Spending Plan. The Council also authorized several resolutions regarding appropriations, staffing, and investment policies for the new fiscal year. Additionally, the Sanger Housing Authority and Sanger Financing Authority approved their respective operating budgets.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Budget, and Measure S 10-Year Spending Plan (5-0)
• Awarded $1,038,407.00 contract for FY 21/22 Local Street Improvements Project to AJ Excavation, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved 10% construction contingency of $103,840.00 for Local Street Improvements Project (5-0)
• Authorized payment for rehabilitation of Clarifiers No. 1 and No. 2 at WWTP (5-0)
• Authorized Letter of Support for County of Fresno CalRecycle grant application (5-0)
• Ratified School Partner Program agreement with Sanger Unified School District (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-27 (Appropriations Limit), No. 2023-28 (Staffing), No. 2023-29 (Utility Users Tax), No. 2023-30 (Investment Policy), and No. 2023-31 (Salary Tables) (5-0)
• Sanger Housing Authority adopted Resolution No. 2023-01 approving its FY 2023-2024 Budget (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Sanger City Council, held primarily in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and possible initiation of legal action. The agenda includes only procedural items (call to order, roll call, public forum, closed session, and adjournment) with no public action items or decisions listed.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation (one case)
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel regarding initiation of litigation (one case)

The City Council convened for a special meeting and entered closed session to discuss litigation. No reportable action was taken during the closed session, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the agenda as posted (5-0)

Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls

The Sanger Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 13, 2023, is cancelled. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancellation notice for June 13, 2023

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizen's Oversight Committee (Public Safety) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2023, has been cancelled.

City Council

The Sanger City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget, including the Utility Users Tax, Public Financing Authority Budget, and Successor Agency Budget. The council will receive public input, deliberate, and continue the hearing to June 15, 2023, for potential adoption. The agenda also includes routine consent items, such as a School Partner Program agreement with Sanger Unified School District and a consultant agreement amendment for water and sewer rate study.

• Public hearing on FY 2023-2024 Preliminary Budget and related matters
• School Partner Program agreement with Sanger Unified School District
• Amendment No. 1 to Consultant Agreement for Water and Sewer Financial Analysis and Rate Study with IGService
• Annual review of Utility Users Tax

The City Council approved a School Partner Program agreement with the Sanger Unified School District. The Council also made several small funding allocations to the FY 2023-2024 budget and continued the budget public hearing to June 15, 2023.

• Approved School Partner Program agreement with Sanger Unified School District (5-0)
• Tabled amendment to Water and Sewer Financial Analysis and Rate Study consultant agreement (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Allocated additional $5,000 to Senior program for equipment and activities (5-0)
• Allocated additional $5,000 to boxing program for equipment and activities (5-0)
• Approved adding two non-safety personnel to the Fire Department using IGT funds (5-0)
• Denied motion to direct staff to bring Geary Ave., Downtown Alley Ways, and 4th Street for consideration (3-2)
• Denied motion to allocate up to $30,000 to Senior program (failed for lack of second)

Planning Commission

The Sanger Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a resolution recommending pre-zoning and annexation for properties tied to the Somerset Residential Community project, and a resolution on a mural permit for 613 O Street. The commission will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and hear public comments.

• Resolution No. 2023-08 recommending pre-annexation zoning (R-1-6) and annexation initiation for APNs 332-090-01, 332-090-03, and others south of E. North Avenue between S. Greenwood and S. Bethel Avenues
• Resolution No. 2023-09 and Mural Permit No. 2023-01 for a mural at 613 O Street (APN 317-102-03), with a Class 1 Categorical Exemption under CEQA
• Approval of minutes from the March 23, 2023 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve pre-annexation zoning for the Somerset Residential Community project. The commission also approved a permit for a mural at 613 O Street.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-08 recommending City Council approve Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment No. 2023-02 and initiate annexation for Somerset Residential Community parcels (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-09 for Mural Permit No. 2023-01 at 613 O Street and a Class 1 CEQA exemption (5-0)
• Approved the May 25, 2023 agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls

The Sanger Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls is holding a retreat to develop draft bylaws, including a mission statement and commissioner roles, and to create a draft workplan with long-term objectives and summer activities. The meeting is a working session with no formal decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Develop draft bylaws: commission structure, purpose, commissioner roles, mission statement, values
• Develop draft workplan: strategic drivers, 2-year objectives, summer activity plan
• Retreat at Sanger Community Center, Rooms 4 & 5, 730 Recreation Ave.

The Commission held a special meeting and retreat to develop draft bylaws and a workplan. The session included discussions on commissioner roles, a mission statement, and strategic drivers. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

City Council

The City Council approved pre-zoning amendments and a mitigated negative declaration for the Somerset Residential Community Project. Other actions included funding pedestrian safety improvements and renewing fire dispatch services. The Council also voted against canceling the August 3, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Pre-Zoning Amendment No. 2023-01 and Mitigated Negative Declaration for Somerset Residential Community Project (3-2)
• Approved $85,000 for flashing beacons at Academy Avenue and 8th Street (5-0)
• Voted not to cancel the August 3, 2023 City Council meeting (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-04 amending fireworks sales organizations (5-0)
• Approved contract renewal for fire dispatch services with County of Fresno EMS Communications Center (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-23 for SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act project list (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-21 for Fresno County Urban County Community Development Block Grant participation (5-0)
• Adopted minute order to continue Brown Act video conferencing on a case-by-case basis (3-2)

Public Financing Authority Board (PFA)

The North Academy Corridor Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority Board will meet to receive the FY 2022-23 annual report and consider amendments to the Infrastructure Financing Plan, though none are recommended. The board will also approve minutes from its August 23, 2022 meeting. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Receive and file EIFD Annual Report for FY 2022-23
• Consider amendments to Infrastructure Financing Plan (none recommended)
• Approve meeting minutes from August 23, 2022
• Public comment accepted in person, via Zoom, or by email

City Council

The Sanger City Council will consider adopting a zoning map update to align with the 2035 General Plan, affecting 333 parcels. They will also hold a public hearing on pre-zoning land for the Somerset Residential Community and consider an ordinance on firework sales. Other items include a facility use agreement with Clovis Fire Department and final acceptance of the O Street Reconstruction Project.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-02: zoning map update for 333 parcels (second reading)
• Public hearing: Pre-Zoning Amendment No. 2023-01 for Somerset Residential Community (APNs 332-090-017, 332-090-26, 332-090-27)
• Approve facility use agreement with City of Clovis Fire Department
• Final acceptance of O Street Reconstruction Project ($1,184,627.32; 5% retention $59,231.37 to Emmett Valley Construction)
• Introduce Ordinance No. 2023-04 on sale of 'safe and sane' fireworks

The Council approved pre-annexation zoning for the Somerset Residential Community Project, a 500-home development south of E. North Avenue, by a 4-1 vote. They also adopted a mitigated negative declaration for the project. The Council introduced an ordinance to regulate 'safe and sane' fireworks sales (4-1), terminated the teleworking policy (4-1), and gave direction to support fentanyl crisis legislation.

• Approved pre-zoning for Somerset Residential Community Project (4-1)
• Adopted mitigated negative declaration for Somerset project (4-1)
• Introduced ordinance regulating 'safe and sane' fireworks sales (4-1)
• Terminated teleworking policy, staff to bring back ad-hoc teleworking item (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar: zoning map update for 333 parcels, Clovis fire training agreement, O Street project final acceptance ($1,184,627)
• Gave consensus to direct staff on JFK Park smell investigation and summer water emergency plan
• Gave consensus to place item on next agenda to end Zoom meetings
• Gave direction for mayor to sign letter supporting fentanyl crisis legislation

Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls

The Sanger Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls will hold a regular meeting to elect a chairperson and vice chair, and to receive an orientation on the commission's purpose. Staff will distribute the California Blueprint for Women's Pandemic Recovery executive summary and a handbook for developing a women's commission, and will review logistics for an upcoming workshop retreat. The meeting is largely procedural and informational, with no substantive policy decisions on the agenda.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chair
• Distribution of California Blueprint for Women's Pandemic Recovery – Executive Summary
• Distribution of Handbook for Developing A Women's Commission
• Review of workshop retreat logistics for May 20, 2023
• Public forum for comments on non-agenda items

The newly formed Commission held its inaugural meeting, elected Karen Pearson as Chair and Delilah Elizondo as Vice Chair, and received an orientation on its purpose and resources. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (4-0)
• Elected Karen Pearson as Chairperson (4-0)
• Elected Delilah Elizondo as Vice Chair (4-0)

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizen's Oversight Committee is reviewing the Measure S Expenditure Plan for fiscal years 2024 through 2028. The committee will also consider a recommendation to City Council regarding the early renewal of Measure S beginning in fiscal year 2029.

• Review of Measure S Expenditure Plan (FY 2024 – FY 2028) for compliance
• Consideration of recommendation to City Council to renew Measure S early
• Discussion on changing grant disbursement from four times per year to two annual payments

The Citizens Oversight Committee approved a recommendation to the City Council to place a renewal of Measure S on the November 2024 ballot as a ¾ cent sales tax with no sunset. They also confirmed the current Measure S Expenditure Plan through FY 2028 is in compliance with funding uses. Additionally, the committee changed grant reporting and disbursement requirements to three reports annually.

• Approved recommendation to City Council to place Measure S renewal on Nov 2024 ballot as ¾ cent sales tax with no sunset (3-0)
• Confirmed Measure S Expenditure Plan through FY 2028 is in compliance with funding uses (3-0)
• Approved change to grant reporting and disbursement schedule: three reports annually (initial in April, mid-year in January, final in July) with disbursements in July and January (3-0)

Planning Commission

The City of Sanger Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 27, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting consisting solely of the State of the City Address, with no other business items on the agenda. The meeting includes opening ceremonies and adjournment. No decisions or discussions of specific policies, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

• State of the City Address
• Invocation, flag salute, and welcome message
• Meeting held in Council Chamber at 1700 7th Street, Sanger
• Public participation available via Zoom

City Council

The Sanger City Council will consider introducing Ordinance No. 2023-02, a city-wide rezoning of 333 parcels to align with the 2035 General Plan, which was tabled from the April 6 meeting. The council will also review the Military Equipment Use Policy and annual report, and consider installing flashing lights at 8th Street and Academy Avenue and an ordinance on catalytic converter theft.

• Zoning Amendment No. 2022-04: introduce Ordinance No. 2023-02, rezoning 333 parcels
• Review of Military Equipment Use Policy and acceptance of annual report
• Consideration of flashing lights at 8th Street and Academy Avenue
• Consideration of ordinance on catalytic converter theft
• Consent calendar: warrants, payroll, police and fire reports

The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2023-02 to rezone 333 parcels for compliance with the 2035 Sanger General Plan. Council also affirmed the Annual Military Equipment Use Policy and directed staff to research costs for pedestrian crossing signs at 8th Street and Academy Avenue.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 2023-02 to rezone 333 parcels (5-0)
• Affirmed the Annual Military Equipment Use Policy and ordinance (5-0)
• Directed staff to provide scope, cost, and timeline for pedestrian crossing signs at 8th Street and Academy Avenue (4-0-1)
• Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved payroll and warrants (5-0)
• Withdrew proposed ordinance relating to catalytic converter theft (5-0)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Sanger Middle Management Organization. The council will also handle routine items like roll call, agenda approval, and a public forum for comments on the closed-session item. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6 for conference with labor negotiators
• Agency representatives: City Manager and City Clerk/Deputy Personnel Officer
• Employee organization: Sanger Middle Management Organization
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes on closed-session item
• Meeting available via Zoom and phone; public comment accepted in person, via Zoom, and by email

The City Council held a special meeting and entered a closed session to confer with labor negotiators from the Sanger Middle Management Organization. The City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken during the closed session.

• Approved the agenda as posted (5-0)

City Council

The Council adopted a new five-year capital improvement plan and established a groundwater recharge development impact fee. They also awarded grants for gang and drug prevention and approved a water and sewer rate study. A city-wide rezoning amendment was tabled.

• Approved Measure S grants: Set Free Church ($30,000), Sanger Young Life ($40,000), Boys and Girls Club ($20,000), and SAM Academy ($10,000)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-14 establishing Groundwater Recharge Development Impact Fee
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-15 approving Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 23/24 – 27/28
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-16 accepting water and sewer rate study and set public hearing for June 15, 2023 (3-1)
• Awarded Consulting Engineer Agreement for Community Block Grant Project Services to Yamabe & Horn Engineering, Inc.
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-03 amending Zoning Map for Hodges/Recharge Basin
• Approved contract with Surveillance Integration for police department and city annex access control system
• Tabled Zoning Amendment No. 2022-04 (City-wide Rezones) to April 20, 2023

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting and convened in closed session to discuss existing litigation. No reportable action was taken during the closed session.

• Approved the agenda as posted (3-0)

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizen's Oversight Committee (Public Safety) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2023, has been cancelled.

Planning Commission

The Sanger Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the Somerset Residential Community, a 490-lot subdivision with 197 single-family homes and 293 small-lot homes, plus parks and a recharge basin. The commission will also consider a variance for reduced rear yard setbacks and a five-year capital improvement plan. The Somerset project was continued from the February meeting to allow for additional materials.

• Somerset Residential Community: pre-zoning, conditional use permit, tentative tract map, and mitigated negative declaration for 99.4 acres south of E. North Avenue, east of S. Bethel Ave, west of S. Greenwood Ave (APNs 332-090-017, 332-090-26, 332-090-27)
• Variance No. 2022-01 to reduce rear yard setback on west side of Brehler Avenue, south of Webster Street (APN 315-121-09)
• Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2023/2024-2027/2028) general plan conformity finding
• Approval of February 23, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission recommended the City Council approve the Somerset Residential Community project, including zoning amendments and a tentative map. It also approved a rear yard setback variance and found the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan to be in conformity with the General Plan.

• Recommended City Council adopt pre-annexation zoning and a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Somerset Residential Community Project (5-0)
• Contingently approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-01 and Tentative Subdivision Map No. 2023-01 for Somerset Residential Community Project (5-0)
• Approved Variance No. 2022-01 to reduce rear yard setback standards at west side of Brehler Avenue, south of Webster Street (5-0)
• Adopted Class 32 (Infill Development) CEQA exemption for property at west side of Brehler Avenue (5-0)
• Approved General Plan conformity for the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan FY 2023/2024-2027/2028 (5-0)
• Approved February 23, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Sanger City Council will hold a public hearing on a citywide rezoning of 347 parcels to align with the 2035 General Plan, and another hearing on a General Plan amendment and zone change for a 27.53-acre property (Hodges/Recharge Basin). The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as minutes, warrants, payroll, and department reports, plus contracts for a wastewater bar screen and well rehabilitation. The council will also consider Measure S grant awards and a facade improvement grant program.

• Public hearing: Zoning Amendment 2022-04, rezoning 347 parcels citywide
• Public hearing: General Plan Amendment 2022-01 and zone change for APN 315-051-10 (27.53 acres)
• Contract with MuniQuip, LLC for wastewater bar screen, not to exceed $98,000
• Contract with Arsenal Well Drilling, Inc. for Well No. 25 rehabilitation, not to exceed $58,603.40 plus 10% contingency
• Acceptance of North Ave Reconstruction Project from Academy to Faller Avenue, $629,280.07

The City Council approved a city-wide rezoning amendment for 347 parcels to align with the 2035 General Plan. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts and a facade improvement grant program. A proposal to award Measure S gang and drug prevention grants was tabled.

• Approved Zoning Amendment No. 2022-04 to rezone 347 parcels (3-0)
• Approved General Plan Amendment 2022-01 and Zoning Map Amendment No. 22-05 for Hodge/Recharge Basin (3-0)
• Tabled Measure S Gang/Drug Prevention/Intervention Services Grant awards (3-0)
• Approved $98,000 contract with MuniQuip, LLC for domestic waste water bar screen
• Awarded $58,603.40 contract to Arsenal Well Drilling, Inc. for Well No. 25 repairs
• Accepted $629,280.07 for North Avenue Reconstruction Project from Academy to Faller Avenue
• Accepted $6,284.00 grant from FY 2022 State Homeland Security Grant program (3-0)
• Approved Façade Improvement Grant Program Guidelines, Application, and Agreement Template (3-0)

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizens Oversight Committee will review grant applications and consider recommending $100,000 in total awards to four organizations — Boys & Girls Club ($20,000), SAM Academy ($10,000), Sanger Young Life ($40,000), and Set Free Church ($30,000) — for gang/drug prevention and intervention services. The committee will also hear quarterly reports from current grantees and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Recommendation to award $100,000 in Measure S grants to four organizations for gang/drug prevention and intervention services
• Fiscal Year 2022/23 Measure S Grantee Quarterly Reports from Boys & Girls Club, SAM Academy, and Sanger Young Life
• Approval of minutes from January 3, 2023 and February 7, 2023 meetings

The Committee approved grant award recommendations for four organizations to be sent to the City Council. The group also approved previous meeting minutes and reached a consensus to consider changing grant reporting from quarterly to biannual.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for Set Free Church grant of $30,000 (4-0)
• Approved recommendation to City Council for Sanger Young Life grant of $40,000 (4-0)
• Approved recommendation to City Council for SAM Academy grant of $10,000 (4-0)
• Approved recommendation to City Council for Boys & Girls Club grant of $20,000 (4-0)
• Approved January 3, 2023 and February 7, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

City Council

The Sanger City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 2, 2023, with several routine and ceremonial items. Key actions include considering a $1,500 budget amendment for Women's History Month, appointing members to the Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls, and deciding whether to decline making public convenience determinations for liquor licenses. The agenda also includes updates on the water system emergency and city projects.

• Budget amendment of $1,500 for Women's History Month celebration (Resolution 2023-09)
• Appointments to Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls (Resolution 2023-08)
• Recommendation to decline Public Convenience or Necessity determinations for ABC licenses
• Water System/Emergency Declaration update
• City Council Budget Goals and Objectives for FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025

The City Council approved a $1,500 budget allocation for Women's History Month and appointed five members to the Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls. The Council also declined to make Determinations of Public Convenience or Necessity for ABC license applicants. Residents raised concerns regarding sewage issues on O Street, which the Council addressed by adding water/sewer infrastructure to future budget goals.

• Approved $1,500 budget allocation for Women's History Month Celebration (5-0)
• Approved appointments to the Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls via Resolution No. 2023-08 (5-0)
• Declined to make Determinations of Public Convenience or Necessity for ABC license applicants (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 16, 2023 meetings (5-0)
• Added water/sewer infrastructure and more staffing to FY 2023-2025 Budget Goals and Objectives (consensus)
• Approved City Manager to meet with Allbritten regarding O Street sewage issue (consensus)
• Agreed to add catalytic converter theft ordinance to a future agenda (consensus)
• Agreed to add out-of-state travel requests for NALEO conference to a future agenda (consensus)

Planning Commission

The Sanger Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning and general plan amendments, including a property near Acacia Avenue and a citywide zoning map update affecting 347 parcels. A third item, the Somerset Residential Community Project, is recommended to be continued to the next meeting. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and public forum.

• General Plan Amendment 2022-01 and Zoning Amendment 2022-05 for APN 315-051-10 (Hodge/Recharge Basin) near Acacia Avenue
• Zoning Amendment 2022-04 to rezone 347 parcels citywide for consistency with 2035 General Plan
• Somerset Residential Community Project (APNs 332-090-017, 332-090-26, 332-090-27, 332-090-01) continued to March 23, 2023
• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2023 meeting

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a zoning map amendment for 347 parcels to align with the 2035 General Plan. The Commission also recommended a general plan and zoning amendment for the Hodge/Recharge Basin property. A public hearing for the Somerset Residential Community Project was postponed.

• Recommended City Council approve Zoning Amendment No. 2022-04 to rezone 347 parcels (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve General Plan Amendment 2022-01 and Zoning Amendment 2022-05 for APN 315-051-10 (6-0)
• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for Somerset Residential Community Project to March 23, 2023

City Council

The Sanger City Council will consider awarding a contract for the Well 22 Drilling and Development Project, along with several other contracts and budget revisions. The agenda includes consent items for routine approvals and department reports, with the most consequential action being the Well 22 contract award.

• Award $884,690 contract to Zim Industries for Well 22 drilling, plus $88,500 contingency
• Adopt revised FY 2022-2023 City Operating Budget (Resolution 2023-06)
• Approve $242,586 purchase of self-contained breathing apparatuses from L.N. Curtis and Sons
• Award $158,518 contract to Calgon Carbon for granular activated carbon replacement at Well 14
• Accept N Street Reconstruction Project final acceptance in amount of $842,077.45

The City Council approved a revised operating budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and awarded several infrastructure contracts, including a water well project and road reconstruction. The council also assigned elected officials to various regional boards and commissions.

• Awarded $884,690 contract to Zim Industries, Inc. for Well 22 Drilling and Development Project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-06 adopting revised City Operating Budget for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Approved $158,518 contract to Calgon Carbon Corporation for Well No. 14 carbon replacement (5-0)
• Approved $94,889.15 quote from Hydro-Dyne Engineering for wastewater bar screen repair (5-0)
• Approved $41,602 contract to New Image Pool Interiors, Inc. for community center pool resurfacing (5-0)
• Accepted N Street Reconstruction Project work for $842,077.45 (5-0)
• Authorized $242,586 purchase of breathing apparatuses from L.N. Curtis and Sons (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-07 for CalHome Super NOFA Program application (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Sanger City Council. The only substantive item is a closed session to confer with legal counsel about four existing lawsuits against the city. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session on John Alexander Camacho, et al. v. City of Sanger (Case 22CECG03798)
• Closed session on Figueroa v. City of Sanger (Case 22CECG00196)
• Closed session on Padilla v. City of Sanger (Case 22CECG02133)
• Closed session on Brandi Harris-Raubfogel v. Sanger Police Department (Case 22CECG01550)

The City Council held a special meeting on February 16, 2023. After convening in closed session to discuss existing litigation, the City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken.

• Approved the agenda (3-0)

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizen's Oversight Committee will consider affirming the use of $242,587 in Measure S funds for self-contained breathing apparatuses and up to $80,000 for police door lock upgrades. The agenda also includes a consent calendar item on Measure S budget and revenue reports, plus discussion on the measure's inception and committee selection.

• Purchase of self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs) for $242,587
• Police Department door lock replacement, not to exceed $80,000 (previously $30,000 budgeted)
• Measure S budget, revenue, and expenditure reports as a consent calendar item
• Discussion on Measure S inception and term
• Application Review Committee selection

The Citizens Oversight Committee affirmed the use of Measure S funds for breathing apparatuses and police department security upgrades. The committee also selected members to serve on the Application Review Committee.

• Affirmed $242,587 for self-contained breathing apparatuses and equipment (4-0)
• Approved up to $80,000 for Police Department Access Control System door locks (4-0)
• Selected Chair Reyna and Secretary James for the Application Review Committee (consensus)

City Council

The Sanger City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, including approving meeting minutes, reauthorizing remote teleconference meetings under AB 361, and adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code with new electric vehicle charging station procedures and safety assessment placard rules. The council will also consider appointments to the Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy debates or public hearings listed.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-05 reauthorizing remote teleconference meetings under AB 361
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-01 amending Chapter 14 for 2022 California Building Standards Code, EV charging station procedures, and safety assessment placards
• Approve minutes of January 19, 2023 special and regular meetings
• Consider appointments to the Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls
• Introduction of paramedics and fire chaplain

The City Council adopted the 2022 California Building Standards Code and updated regulations for electric vehicle charging stations and safety assessment placards. The Council also reauthorized remote teleconference meetings under AB 361. Appointments to the Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls were tabled.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-01 amending building codes to adopt 2022 California Building Standards Code (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-05 reauthorizing remote teleconference public meetings (3-0)
• Approved minutes of January 19, 2023 meetings (3-0)
• Tabled appointments to the Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls (3-0)
• Reached consensus for staff to investigate placing mirrors at downtown alleyways for pedestrian safety
• Reached consensus for staff to investigate rocks bumping vehicles between 7th Street and Academy

Planning Commission

The Sanger Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-02, which would divide the property at 2720 Jensen Avenue into four new parcels, and adopt a CEQA categorical exemption. The commission will also administer oaths to reappointed and new commissioners, elect a chair and vice chair, and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Public hearing on Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-02 for 2720 Jensen Avenue (APN 315-021-023) to create four parcels
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-01 and CEQA exemption under Guidelines Section 15315
• Oath of office for Commissioners Kevin Carter, Drew Esquer, and Mary Lopez
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chair per Sanger City Code Section 2-160
• Approval of minutes from November 10, 2022 special meeting

The Planning Commission approved a tentative parcel map to divide a property into four new parcels. The commission also elected new officers and seated new members.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-02 to divide 2720 Jensen Avenue into four parcels (6-0)
• Adopted CEQA Categorical Exemption for Minor Land Division regarding 2720 Jensen Avenue (6-0)
• Elected Kevin Carter as Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Ken Garcia as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved November 10, 2022 Special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)

City Council

This is a special joint meeting of the Sanger City Council, Planning Commission, and Citizens Oversight Committee (Measure S). The only substantive item is a Brown Act training session conducted by the City Attorney. No decisions or discussions on city business are scheduled.

• Brown Act training by City Attorney Hilda Cantu Montoy

City Council

The City Council introduced an ordinance to adopt the 2022 California Building Standards Code and added regulations for electric vehicle charging stations and safety assessment placards. The Council also authorized a grant application for water storage enhancement and appointed members to the Planning Commission.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 2023-01 adopting 2022 California Building Standards Code (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-03 for Sanger Water Storage Enhancement Project grant application (4-0)
• Appointed Mary Lopez and reappointed Kevin Carter and Drew Esquer to the Planning Commission (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-04 for Reasonable Accommodations Policy for City meetings (4-0)
• Approved payroll and minutes from Dec 15, 2022 and Jan 5, 2023 (4-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting consisting primarily of procedural items and a closed session. The Council will hold a closed session to confer with labor negotiators regarding the Sanger Middle Management Organization. No public decisions on specific projects, budgets, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session to confer with labor negotiators for the Sanger Middle Management Organization

The City Council held a special meeting and entered a closed session to confer with labor negotiators from the Sanger Middle Management Organization. No reportable action was taken during the closed session, and no other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved the agenda (4-0)

City Council

The Sanger City Council is holding a special meeting as a budget public workshop to gather community input for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget process. The agenda contains only this workshop and adjournment, with no other business items.

• Public workshop for FY 2023-2024 budget input

City Council

The Sanger City Council will vote on routine consent items including final acceptance of three construction projects, out-of-state travel for staff, and a side letter with the police union. They will also consider department reports on buying additional body-worn cameras and approving a CEQA exemption for Well No. 22. The meeting includes presentations from Measure S grantees and public comment.

• Final acceptance of Annadale & Lily Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project ($41,985.00)
• Final acceptance of Faller Avenue and Lincoln Park Sidewalk Project ($179,430.02)
• Final acceptance of Sanger Sidewalk Gap Closure Project ($106,692.91)
• Sole source purchase of four patient gurney loading systems (not to exceed $125,000)
• Contract with Axon Enterprises for ten additional body-worn cameras and data storage

The Council approved several sidewalk and pedestrian crossing projects totaling over $320,000 and authorized the purchase of patient gurney loading systems. They also approved a contract for additional police body-worn cameras and a statutory exemption for Water Well No. 22. Several board assignments were determined, while others were tabled until February 2, 2023.

• Approved Annadale & Lily Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Improvements ($41,985.00)
• Approved Faller Avenue and Lincoln Park Sidewalk Project ($179,430.02)
• Approved Sanger Sidewalk Gap Closure Project ($106,692.91)
• Approved purchase of four patient gurney loading systems (not to exceed $125,000)
• Approved contract with Axon Enterprises for 10 body-worn cameras and data storage
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-02 for Water Well No. 22 CEQA Statutory Exemption
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-01 reauthorizing remote teleconference public meetings
• Adopted Side Letter Agreement with Sanger Police Officers Association regarding position titles

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizen's Oversight Committee will review and affirm two proposed uses of Measure S funds: a $125,000 purchase of patient gurney loading systems for four fire department ambulances, and a $56,706.74 contract with Axon for ten additional body-worn cameras and data storage. The committee will also hear grant reports from the Boys & Girls Club, SAM Academy, and Sanger Young Life, and receive a presentation on the Measure S grant process.

• Purchase of four patient gurney loading systems with installation for $125,000 from Measure S funds
• Contract with Axon for ten additional body-worn cameras and data storage totaling $56,706.74 through April 2025
• Boys & Girls Club Grant Report presentation
• SAM Academy Grant Report presentation
• Sanger Young Life Grant Report presentation

The Citizens Oversight Committee affirmed that the purchase of patient gurney loading systems and additional body-worn cameras are appropriate uses of Measure S funds. The committee also approved the minutes from the November 1, 2022, meeting.

• Approved minutes of November 1, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Affirmed purchase of four patient gurney loading systems as appropriate use of Measure S funds (5-0)
• Affirmed contract with Axon for ten additional body-worn cameras and data storage as appropriate use of Measure S funds (5-0)