Sanger public meetings in 2024
94 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The City of Sanger Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 26, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled; no business conducted
City Council
This is a special meeting consisting primarily of a closed session to discuss a liability claim against the City of Sanger. The public forum is limited to items on the closed session agenda. No other substantive business is scheduled.
- Closed session to discuss liability claim filed by Jaime Silva Ochoa against the City of Sanger
The Sanger City Council held a special meeting on December 19, 2024, with three members present and two absent. After a closed session, the council approved a liability claim filed by Jaime Silva Ochoa against the City of Sanger, as announced by the assistant city attorney. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda as posted (3-0)
- Approved liability claim by Jaime Silva Ochoa (closed session)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Sanger City Council will hear a presentation on proposed refuse rate increases, including a 5% increase for single-family customers and an average 37% increase for commercial customers. The council is asked to support issuing a Proposition 218-compliant notice to customers, which would initiate a public protest process. If approved, new rates would take effect April 1, 2025.
- Proposed 5% increase in single-family refuse rates and average 37% increase for commercial rates
- New commercial recycle fees introduced; $3.15 single-family recycle line item removed
- City council asked to authorize Proposition 218 rate increase notice by February 1, 2025
- Mid-Valley disposal costs increasing 25% in first year ($670,000) plus 4% annually
- Current disposal enterprise fund balance around $3.4M, with reserve policy at $950,000
City Council
The Sanger City Council will canvass the November 5, 2024 general election results, swear in newly elected Mayor Frank Gonzalez and Council Members Esmeralda Hurtado and Daniel Martinez, and elect a Mayor Pro Tem. A public hearing will consider a Proposition 218-compliant refuse rate increase notice. Consent items include updating the master salary table, approving a lateral police officer recruitment bonus, and a license agreement with Pitman Farms for wastewater discharge. The council will also cancel the January 2, 2025 regular meeting.
- Canvass of November 5, 2024 election results and adoption of Resolution 2024-75
- Oath of office for newly elected Mayor Frank Gonzalez and Council Members Esmeralda Hurtado and Daniel Martinez, plus election of Mayor Pro Tem
- Public hearing on refuse rate study and authorization to issue Proposition 218 rate increase notice effective April 1, 2025
- Adoption of Resolution 2024-77 for Lateral Police Officer job description and recruitment signing bonus
- Approval of License Agreement with Pitman Farms for use of a 12-inch wastewater discharge line
The Sanger City Council certified the November 5, 2024 election results, seated newly elected Mayor Frank Gonzalez and Council Members Esmeralda Hurtado and Daniel Martinez, and elected Daniel Martinez as Mayor Pro Tem. The council approved the consent calendar, including an amended FY 2024-2025 budget, a police officer recruitment incentive, and a license agreement with Pitman Farms. It also authorized a Proposition 218-compliant refuse rate increase notice and canceled the January 2, 2025 meeting.
- Adopted Resolution 2024-75 certifying election results (5-0)
- Elected Daniel Martinez as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
- Approved revised FY 2024-2025 budget via Resolution 2024-78 (5-0)
- Approved contract with TimeClock Plus for scheduling software (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-77 for lateral police officer recruitment incentive (5-0)
- Approved license agreement with Pitman Farms for wastewater discharge line (5-0)
- Authorized Proposition 218 refuse rate increase notice (consensus)
- Canceled January 2, 2025 regular meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council is reviewing an amended budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The proposal includes a $1.2 million increase in total revenues and a $2.2 million increase in total expenditures for the General Fund.
- Proposed General Fund expenditure increase of $2.2 million
- Request for 3 additional personnel positions
- Allocation for Fire Station Remodel
- New requests for pool filtration and traffic signal timing review
- Creation of a new Human Resources division with $750,910 in expenditures
City Council
This special City Council meeting is an informational session on the revised Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. The revised budget incorporates changes necessitated by recent management turnover and operational reviews. No adoption will occur at this meeting; the budget will be brought back for a future vote after council discussion.
- Presentation and discussion of the Revised FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget (mid-year), reflecting updated practices, prior council actions, and new recommendations.
The Sanger City Council held a special meeting on December 17, 2024, where the only substantive item was an informational presentation on the revised FY 2024-2025 mid-year budget by Assistant City Manager Michelle Speer. No formal decisions were made on the budget or any other item. The council approved the agenda as presented and adjourned without further action.
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0, Martinez absent)
- Received informational report on revised FY 2024-2025 budget (no vote)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
This is a procedural meeting consisting of a call to order, opening ceremonies, military banner presentations, and adjournment. No business items, ordinances, or decisions are on the agenda.
Youth Council
The Youth Council will meet to nominate members for council positions. The agenda includes only ceremonial matters and procedural items; no reports or consent items are scheduled. Public comment is invited on matters not on the agenda.
- Nomination of Youth Council positions under Ceremonial Matters
- List of Youth Council members who may initiate information items (no specifics listed)
Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls
This meeting notice is solely a cancellation of the Sanger Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024. No business was conducted or discussed.
- Meeting cancelled; no items to report
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to conduct a closed session. The body will discuss labor negotiations and liability claims.
- Conference with labor negotiators including Sanger General Employees Organization, Sanger Middle Management Organization, Sanger Firefighters Association, and Sanger Police Officers Association
- Liability claim by Keyla Frausto
- Liability claim by Alvarado
The Sanger City Council held a special meeting on December 5, 2024, with four members present (Council Member Hurtado absent initially but joined during closed session). The council approved the agenda as posted and held a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and two liability claims. No action was taken on the labor negotiation item, but the council denied both liability claims: one by Keyla Frausto and one by Alvarado, as announced by Assistant City Attorney Roy Santos.
- Approved agenda as posted (4-0, with Hurtado absent)
- Denied liability claim by Keyla Frausto (closed session)
- Denied liability claim by Alvarado (closed session)
- Took no action on labor negotiations with employee organizations (closed session)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Sanger City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will hold a joint meeting to consider a public hearing on a purchase and sale agreement for a 6+ acre parcel in the Kings River Technology Park for $489,681.70. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, updated resolutions for an affordable housing grant, a Phase 2 agreement for a new Police Communications Center, paramedic training with West Hills Community College, street sweeping contract renewal, fire department software renewal, a purchasing policy ordinance, and a right-of-way dedication on Central Avenue. Department reports include extending a consultant agreement for building services and approving a solid waste franchise agreement with Mid-Valley Disposal.
- Public hearing to approve $489,681.70 purchase and sale agreement for 6+ acre parcel in Kings River Technology Park with Academy Property Holdings LLC
- Phase 2 agreement with LDA Partners for architectural and engineering services for new Police Communications Center
- Agreement with West Hills Community College for paramedic student training and clinical preceptorship at Fire Department
- Renewal of street sweeping services agreement with Sweeping Corp of America for July 2024 – June 2025
- Proposed replacement municipal solid waste franchise agreement with Mid-Valley Disposal, LLC
The Sanger City Council and Successor Agency approved the purchase and sale agreement with Academy Property Holdings LLC for a 6+ acre parcel in the Kings River Technology Park for $489,681.70, contingent on Oversight Board and state approval. The council also approved a consent calendar including a new purchasing policy ordinance, a street sweeping contract, and a paramedic training agreement, plus a new solid waste franchise with Mid-Valley Disposal. A special meeting was scheduled for December 17 to review the budget.
- Approved land sale to Academy Property Holdings LLC for $489,681.70 (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2024-08 updating purchasing policy (5-0)
- Approved street sweeping contract with Sweeping Corp of America (5-0)
- Approved paramedic training agreement with West Hills College (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-74 for Mid-Valley Disposal franchise (5-0)
- Approved Phase 2 design services for new police communications center (5-0)
- Approved CSG Consultants contract amendment for community development (5-0)
- Adopted joint Resolution 24-05 for Central Avenue right-of-way (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Citizen's Oversight Committee
The Citizen's Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for December 3, 2024, has been cancelled.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 28, 2024, has been cancelled.
City Council
The City Council will discuss updating the municipal code regarding purchasing policies and procedures. The body is also considering a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sanger Firefighters Association for the 2024-2025 period.
- Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-08 to update Purchasing Policy and Procedures
- MOU with Sanger Firefighters Association for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
- Final acceptance of Well No. 19 Drilling & Development for $590,579.00
- Purchase of two Ford Interceptor patrol vehicles and equipment for four vehicles
- Resolution No. 2024-67 to ratify emergency repairs at the Wastewater Treatment Facility
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Sanger Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls for November 12, 2024, is cancelled. No business will be conducted.
Public Financing Authority Board (PFA)
This meeting of the Sanger North Academy Corridor Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority Board has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
City Council
The Sanger City Council will consider awarding a $2,088,315 contract for the Well 22 Facilities and Site Improvements Project to West Valley Construction Company, with a $200,000 contingency. Other action items include approving a five-year scheduling software agreement for $34,861.74, a police dispatch services agreement with Fresno County, and destruction of public records. Presentations will cover FCTA Measure C and the Pavement Management Program.
- Contract award for Well 22 project: $2,088,315 to West Valley Construction with $200,000 contingency
- Five-year agreement with TimeClock Plus for scheduling software: $34,861.74
- Service agreement with County of Fresno for police dispatch services
- Resolution 2024-66 authorizing destruction of public records exceeding retention periods
- Introduction of new Building Official, Human Resources Manager, Water Operations Manager, and Public Works Supervisor
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Citizen's Oversight Committee
The Citizen's Oversight Committee will vote on two items: affirming the purchase of two Ford Interceptor patrol vehicles and emergency equipment installation for four vehicles at a total cost of $208,884.26 from Measure S funds, and affirming a budget amendment for paramedic training for Firefighter Sofia McWilliams and EMT Ava Jaeckel costing $20,000 plus overtime and incentive pay. Both recommendations will proceed to the City Council if affirmed.
- Purchase of two Ford Interceptor patrol vehicles from Fahrney Automotive Group at $55,414.01 each
- Emergency equipment installation on four patrol vehicles by Cook's Communication for $98,054.24
- Total project cost of $208,884.26 funded by Measure S
- Training request for Firefighter Sofia McWilliams and EMT Ava Jaeckel to attend Winter 2024 Fresno County Paramedic Program: $20,000 tuition plus overtime and incentive pay
- Recommendation to require repayment if employees leave within three years
Citizen's Oversight Committee
The Citizen's Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for November 5, 2024, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2024.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment (ZOA 2024-04) to rezone two properties (APNs 325-090-58 and 325-090-61) near Cherry Avenue and J Street from R-1-6 Single Family Residential to RM-2.5 Low Density Multiple Family Residential. Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 2024-16 to recommend City Council approval. The rezone would correct a zoning inconsistency and allow a park development for the Sanger Crossing Apartments.
- Public hearing on Zoning Map Amendment ZOA 2024-04 for two parcels at Cherry Ave & J St
- Proposed rezone from R-1-6 (single-family) to RM-2.5 (low-density multi-family)
- Property owned by Sanger Pacific Associates; applicant is AMG & Associates, LLC
- Rezone needed to process site plan amendment for a park on APN 325-090-61
- CEQA exemption under 'general rule' (no significant environmental effect)
City Council
The City Council is considering the adoption of Resolution 2024-65 to authorize an installment sale agreement with the California State Water Resources Board. This agreement provides a 0% interest loan and grant funding to finance New Water Well 19.
- Proposed loan of $5,250,000.00 for New Water Well Project No. 1010029-022C
- Adoption of Resolution 2024-65 to authorize the installment sale agreement
- Project includes drilling a new well and installing a pump, motor, standby generator, and electrical facilities
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Sanger City Council meeting scheduled for October 17, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls
The meeting of the Sanger Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls scheduled for October 8, 2024, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
- October 8, 2024 meeting cancelled
City Council
The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss the price and terms of several real property acquisitions. These discussions are scheduled to take place in closed session.
- Negotiations for property APN 322-030-36 with Ben Jue Jr.
- Negotiations for property APN 322-042-09 with Ovidio R. and Mary Jo W. Gonzalez
- Negotiations for property APN 322-042-10 with Don H. Helfer
- Negotiations for property APN 322-042-11 with Humberto and Yolanda Gomez & Miriam Gomez
- Negotiations for properties APN 322-030-49 and 322-030-52 with Danny C. and Phyllis E. Farnesi
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will consider awarding a $401,551 contract to Agilitech for the Cesar Chavez Park Lighting Project, approve a revised land sale agreement for $725,000 at the Kings River Technology Park, and vote on union contracts with the Firefighters Association and General Employees Organization. A $200,000 contingency for the Fire Station Remodel Project is also on the agenda.
- Award $401,551 contract to Agilitech for Cesar Chavez Park Lighting Project with $40,000 contingency
- Approve revised purchase and sale agreement with KYA Realty LLC for 4.75-acre parcel in Kings River Technology Park for $725,000
- Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Sanger Firefighters Association for July 2024–June 2025
- Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Sanger General Employees Organization for July 2024–June 2025
- Establish $200,000 contingency for Fire Station Remodel Project change orders
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Citizen's Oversight Committee
The Citizen's Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for October 1, 2024, has been cancelled.
Planning Commission
The City of Sanger Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
City Council
The City Council is convening for a special meeting primarily to conduct closed session business. The agenda includes discussions on labor negotiations and a liability claim.
- Conference with labor negotiators for Sanger General Employees Organization and Sanger Firefighters Association
- Discussion of liability claim by Selphina Ortiz against the City of Sanger
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The council will consider a consent calendar including the police and fire monthly reports, approval of new authorized signatories for city financial accounts, and an extension of the agreement with the Sanger District Chamber of Commerce at $6,666.67 per month through December 2024. Public comment and council member reports will also be heard.
- Approval of Resolution 2024-63 authorizing investment in Local Agency Investment Fund
- Approval of Resolution 2024-64 designating new authorized signatories for city accounts
- Amendment No. 5 to agreement with Sanger District Chamber of Commerce for $6,666.67/month through Dec 30, 2024
- Police monthly report: 17% increase in reported crime in August; one gun-brandishing arrest
- Fire monthly report: 336 calls in August, station remodel progress, three new firefighters
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls
The meeting of the Sanger Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls scheduled for September 10, 2024, has been cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.
Citizen's Oversight Committee
The Citizen's Oversight Committee will hear presentations from Measure S grantees (Boys & Girls Club, SAM Academy, Set Free Sanger) and receive an informational update on Public Safety Tax Measure R. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting. Public comment is invited on items not on the agenda.
- Presentation by Measure S grantee: Boys & Girls Club
- Presentation by Measure S grantee: SAM Academy
- Presentation by Measure S grantee: Set Free Sanger
- Informational item regarding Public Safety Tax Measure R
- Consent calendar: approval of June 11, 2024 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council is convening a special meeting primarily to conduct a closed session. The body will meet with labor negotiators representing city employees.
- Closed session conference with Sanger General Employees Organization
- Closed session conference with Sanger Firefighters Association
- Closed session conference with Unrepresented/Confidential Employees
The Sanger City Council met in a special session on September 5, 2024, and approved the agenda as posted. The council then adjourned to closed session for labor negotiations with employee organizations, but no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 pm.
- Approved agenda as posted (3-0)
- Adjourned to closed session for labor negotiations
- No reportable action taken in closed session
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Sanger City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the 2023-2031 Housing Element, a state-mandated plan. On the consent calendar, they will vote on final acceptance of Well No. 16 ($1,340,188.88), award of the Bethel Avenue Rehabilitation contract to Emmett Valley Construction ($1,637,673.80), and sale of police dog Rocky to Clovis for $10,000. The council will also approve Memoranda of Understanding with police, stationary engineers, and management unions, and a 5% compensation increase for unrepresented employees.
- Public hearing on 2023-2031 Housing Element adoption
- Bethel Avenue Rehabilitation contract award to Emmett Valley Construction for $1,637,673.80
- Final acceptance of Well No. 16 Project at $1,340,188.88
- Sale of police service dog Rocky to City of Clovis for $10,000
- MOU approvals with Sanger Police Officers Association, I.U.O.E. Local 39, and Middle Management
The Sanger City Council adopted the 2023-2031 Housing Element and awarded a $1.64 million contract for the Bethel Avenue Rehabilitation project. They also approved several consent items, including a police dog sale, vehicle lease, and MOUs with employee groups. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Mayor Pro Tem Martinez absent.
- Adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element (4-0)
- Awarded Bethel Avenue Rehabilitation contract to Emmett Valley Construction for $1,637,673.80 (4-0)
- Approved Well No. 16 final acceptance at $1,340,188.88 (consent)
- Ratified WWTP sludge heater repair agreement with California Boiler for $97,860.49 (consent)
- Accepted ABC grant and budget amendment adding $28,000 (consent)
- Approved vacation of right-of-way at North Ave and Industrial Way (consent)
- Declared Police Service Dog Rocky surplus and sold to Clovis for $10,000 (4-0)
- Approved MOUs with SPOA, Local 39, and Mid Management (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Public Financing Authority Board (PFA)
The North Academy Corridor Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) Public Financing Authority Board will hold a special meeting to receive an update on administration and reporting procedures for fiscal year 2023-2024. Staff recommends receiving the update and filing it without any amendments to the Infrastructure Financing Plan, as no reportable revenues or expenditures have occurred yet. The board will also consider approving meeting minutes from May 2023 and administer the oath of office to new board member Pablo Ruiz.
- Swearing in of Pablo Ruiz as a new public member of the PFA Board
- Approval of meeting minutes from May 9, 2023
- Update on EIFD administration and reporting procedures – no amendments to the Infrastructure Financing Plan recommended
- No reportable EIFD revenues or expenditures for FY 2023-2024 due to recent formation of the district
- Ongoing dialogue with Fresno County Auditor-Controller on revenue calculation and reporting systems
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution recommending the Sanger City Council adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element update, a state-mandated plan identifying housing needs and sites. The commission will also consider a summary vacation of an excess portion of right-of-way at 1815 Industrial Way, and approve minutes from the July 25, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 2024-15 to recommend City Council adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element and approve a CEQA exemption
- Action item Vacation 2024-01: recommend City Council approve vacation of excess right-of-way at southwest corner of North Avenue and Industrial Way (1815 Industrial Way, APN 332-190-49)
- Approval of minutes from the July 25, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
City Council
The Sanger City Council is meeting in special closed session to discuss three matters: labor negotiations with employee organizations, the potential sale of real property at the northeast corner of S. Academy Avenue and Central Avenue, and anticipated litigation. No public action items are on the agenda; the meeting is focused solely on closed session discussions.
- Labor negotiations with Sanger General Employees, Middle Management, Firefighters, Police Officers, and Stationary Engineers Local 39
- Real property negotiations for parcel APN 332-042-94T at Academy and Central Avenues with Johnny Randhawa, MD, Academy Property, LLC
- Anticipated litigation – initiation of one case
The Sanger City Council held a special meeting on August 15, 2024, with three members present. The only substantive action was approving the posted agenda. The council then entered closed session for labor negotiations, and the city attorney reported no reportable action was taken.
- Approved agenda as posted (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Sanger City Council will consider several routine consent calendar items, including approval of minutes, warrants, payroll, and monthly police and fire reports. The main action item is a proposed reorganization of the City Clerk/Human Resources Department, which would establish new positions, set salary ranges, and update the master salary table. The council will also accept a completed sewer manhole reconstruction project at North and Greenwood for $93,307.41, certify eligibility for Measure C transportation funds, and adopt an updated investment policy.
- Final acceptance of North and Greenwood Sewer Manhole Reconstruction project for $93,307.41
- Reorganization of City Clerk/Human Resources Department creating new Administrative Analyst, City Clerk/Executive Assistant, Human Resources Analyst, and Human Resources Manager positions
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-54 updating the Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- Claiming Measure C Extension Local Transportation Program Funds for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 through Resolution No. 2024-53
- Recognition of Golden Bridge International Pet Brands & Service Corp. and introduction of new firefighters
The Sanger City Council approved a reorganization of the City Clerk/Human Resources Department, adopting three resolutions that establish new positions, set salary ranges, and update the salary table. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a sewer manhole reconstruction project and resolutions for Measure C funds and the investment policy. No substantive decisions were made on public comments or council member requests.
- Approved reorganization of City Clerk/HR Department (5-0)
- Approved $93,307.41 for North and Greenwood Sewer Manhole Reconstruction (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-53 for Measure C Extension funds (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-54 updating Investment Policy (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar items including minutes, warrants, payroll, and reports (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls
The regular August 13, 2024 meeting of the Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls has been cancelled. No business was conducted.
- Meeting cancelled; no items discussed or decided
Public Financing Authority Board (PFA)
The City of Sanger North Academy Corridor Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority Board meeting scheduled for August 13, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.
Citizen's Oversight Committee
The Citizen's Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for August 6, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2024.
City Council
The Sanger City Council will vote on consent items including two zoning text amendments, acceptance of a traffic signal improvement project, and several grants and contracts. They will also consider a consultant agreement for a classification and compensation study and discuss regulations for mobile vendors.
- Zoning text amendment adding storage facilities to C-4 and C-M districts (Ordinance 2024-05)
- Zoning text amendment adding outdoor dining with alcohol and live entertainment to C-3 district (Ordinance 2024-06)
- Final acceptance of Bethel and Annadale Traffic Signal Improvements ($81,900 project, $4,095 retention to St. Francis Electric)
- Consultant Services Agreement with Evergreen Solutions, LLC for classification and compensation study ($41,500)
- Discussion and direction on Mobile Vendor Regulations
The Sanger City Council approved two zoning ordinance text amendments: one adding mini storage facilities to C-4 and C-M zones, and another adding outdoor venues with alcohol and live entertainment to C-3 zones. The council also approved consent calendar items including traffic signal improvements, a UC Davis grant, and a classification study contract. Mobile vendor regulations were tabled.
- Adopted Ordinance 2024-05 adding mini storage to C-4 and C-M zones (4-0, Melendez recused)
- Adopted Ordinance 2024-06 adding outdoor venues with alcohol and live entertainment to C-3 zone (5-0)
- Approved $81,900 final acceptance for Bethel and Annadale traffic signal improvements (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-49 authorizing destruction of public records (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-52 establishing CalPERS special compensation premiums (5-0)
- Approved $41,500 consultant agreement with Evergreen Solutions for classification study (5-0)
- Tabled mobile vendor regulations (4-1, Hurtado opposed)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
This is a special City Council meeting with no open-session business. The only agenda item is a closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6 for the Council to confer with labor negotiators regarding employee organizations and unrepresented employees.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for Sanger General Employees Organization, Sanger Middle Management Organization, Sanger Firefighters Association, Sanger Police Officers Association, and Stationary Engineers Local 39
- Closed session also covers unrepresented employees: Assistant City Manager, City Clerk/Deputy Personnel Officer, Community Development Director, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Public Works Director
The Sanger City Council held a special meeting on August 1, 2024, with three members present. The council approved the agenda as posted and entered closed session for labor negotiations, but no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.
- Approved agenda as posted (3-0)
- Held closed session for labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations
- No reportable action taken in closed session
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving a tentative parcel map to subdivide a 5.68-acre parcel and a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility with office, temperature-controlled building, and RV/boat storage on the west side of Academy Avenue between California and Church Avenues. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 27, 2024 meeting. A zoning text amendment to allow mini storage in the C-M zone is pending City Council approval.
- Public hearing on Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-01 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-05 for a self-storage facility on Academy Ave (APN 315-051-09).
- Proposed subdivision creates two parcels: Parcel A (4.52 acres) for self-storage development, Parcel B (1.16 acres) with no current development plans.
- Project requires City Council approval of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZOA 2023-04, adding mini storage as a conditional use in the C-M zone.
- Approval of Planning Commission minutes from June 27, 2024.
City Council
The Sanger City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution placing a measure on the November 2024 ballot to continue the existing Special Sales Tax for Public Safety with no rate increase. Other public hearings address annual assessments for Landscape Maintenance Districts No. 1 and No. 2, and zoning text amendments to allow mini-storage in commercial zones and outdoor dining/mobile vendors in the central commercial district. The council will also consider an emergency declaration for repairs at the wastewater treatment facilities, a purchase agreement for a 4.75-acre parcel in the Kings River Technology Park for $725,000, and a discussion on mobile vendor regulations.
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 2024-45 to submit a ballot measure continuing the special sales tax for public safety with no tax rate increase to voters on November 5, 2024
- Public hearings on annual assessments for Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 1 and No. 2 for FY 24-25
- Zoning text amendments: allowing mini-storage facilities in C-4 and C-M zones (Ordinance 2024-05) and outdoor dining/mobile vendors in C-3 zone (Ordinance 2024-06)
- Resolution No. 2024-48 declaring an emergency at the Domestic and Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facilities to allow repairs without competitive bidding
- Approval of a Purchase and Sale Agreement with KYA Realty LLC for a 4.75-acre parcel in Sanger Kings River Technology Park for $725,000
The Sanger City Council voted 4-1 to place a measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot to continue the existing special sales tax for public safety with no tax rate increase. A motion to add a 10-year sunset and paramedicine program failed for lack of a second. The Council also approved several resolutions, including adopting the Fresno County Regional Active Transportation Plan and declaring an emergency at the wastewater treatment facilities.
- Adopted Resolution 2024-45 placing public safety sales tax continuation on Nov. 5 ballot (4-1, Hurtado no)
- Approved Resolution 2024-42 adopting Fresno County Regional Active Transportation Plan (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-43 adopting Negative Declaration for CEQA for the ATP (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-44 authorizing City Manager to execute AHSC grant agreements (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-46 confirming assessments for Landscaping & Lighting District No. 1 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-47 confirming assessments for Landscaping & Lighting District No. 2 (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 2024-05 adding mini storage to C-4 and C-M zones (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 2024-06 adding outdoor venue with alcohol and live entertainment to C-3 zone (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The City Council is convening a special meeting primarily to conduct closed session discussions. These sessions include labor negotiations and a liability claim.
- Conference with labor negotiators including Sanger General Employees Organization, Sanger Middle Management Organization, Sanger Firefighters Association, Sanger Police Officers Association, and Stationary Engineers Local 39
- Liability claim discussion regarding State Farm Mutual Ins Co a/s/o Alejandra Anderson
The Sanger City Council held a special meeting on July 18, 2024, with three members present initially. The council approved the agenda and entered closed session to discuss labor negotiations and a liability claim, but the city attorney reported no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.
- Approved agenda as posted (3-0, with 2 absent)
- Held closed session on labor negotiations and liability claim; no reportable action
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls
The Commission will consider establishing an Ad Hoc Committee to explore grant funding options for future activities. They will also discuss distributing over 1,000 National Parks women's t-shirts donated by the Sanger Rotary Club during summer library events.
- Establishing an Ad Hoc Committee to explore grant funding options
- Donating over 1,000 National Parks women's t-shirts from the Sanger Rotary Club
- Approval of April 9, 2024, meeting minutes
City Council
The Sanger City Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
- Cancellation of the July 4, 2024, City Council meeting
Citizen's Oversight Committee
The Citizen's Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held in August 2024.
- Cancellation of the July 2, 2024, Citizen's Oversight Committee meeting
Planning Commission
The Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment to allow outdoor dining, mobile vendors, and live entertainment in the C-3 Central Commercial zone. Staff has also requested to postpone a hearing regarding a self-storage facility on Academy Ave until July. The meeting includes approval of May 23, 2024, meeting minutes.
- Zoning amendment for outdoor dining and live entertainment (ZOA 2024-02)
- Request to postpone self-storage development on Academy Ave
- Approval of May 23, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Council will hold public hearings to adopt the FY 2024-2025 budgets for the City, Housing Authority, Financing Authority, and Successor Agency. They are also considering a $231,200 agreement for financial consulting services. A closed session is scheduled to negotiate price and terms for a 4.81-acre property.
- Adoption of FY 2024-2025 City Operating and Capital Improvement Budget
- Approval of Sanger Housing Authority Operating Budget for FY 2024-2025
- $231,200 agreement with Price Paige and Company for financial consulting services
- Closed session negotiations regarding property APN 332-042-59T (4.81 acres)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Council is conducting a public hearing to review the proposed FY 2024-2025 preliminary budget and receive resident input. The session also includes a determination on whether to continue the Utility User’s Tax. This meeting provides direction to staff before the final budget is adopted.
- Public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 preliminary budget
- Approval of up to $40,000 for new lockers at Sanger PD
- $10,000 budget amendment for paramedic training
- Creation of a new full-time Finance Manager position
- Resolution on the necessity of continuing the Utility User’s Tax
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Sanger City Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024, has been cancelled. This notice was issued by the City Clerk on June 14, 2024.
Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls
The meeting for the Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls scheduled for June 11, 2024, is cancelled. The agenda consists solely of this cancellation notice.
- Meeting cancellation for June 11, 2024
Citizen's Oversight Committee
The committee will review the Measure S Expenditure Plan through FY 2028 to ensure compliance with funding uses. Members will also consider expenditures for new Sanger PD locker rooms and training costs for a firefighter. Additionally, the committee will receive budget and revenue reports for Quarter 3 of FY2024.
- $23,715 expenditure for new men's and women's lockers at Sanger PD
- Budget amendment for Firefighter Hayden Dolan’s training and overtime costs
- Review of the Measure S Expenditure Plan through FY 2028
- Measure S Budget, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports through Quarter 3 FY2024
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will meet in closed session to confer with labor negotiators representing various city employee organizations. The council will also address a liability claim filed by Leon Yang against the City of Sanger.
- Labor negotiations with several city employee groups
- Liability claim from Leon Yang
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Council will review a contract award for the 2024 Street Sealing Project and an ordinance to update Council District 4 boundaries following the Somerset Annexation. The agenda also includes approving new Public Works Department positions and renewing the Emergency Medical Services contract with Fresno County.
- $760,047.54 contract award for the 2024 Street Sealing Project
- Ordinance to update Council District 4 boundaries via Somerset Annexation
- Electrical equipment purchases for the Well 22 Project
- Side letter agreement regarding a new Police Cadet position
- $15,000 Homeland Security Grant for police radios
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a five-year capital improvement plan and a zoning amendment to allow mini-storage facilities in specific districts. The body will also review a parking variance and a property purchase for general plan conformity.
- Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2024/2025 – 2028/2029)
- Proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOA 2023-04) to add mini-storage facilities to C-4 and C-M zones
- Proposed Variance (VAR 2024-02) for parking at 1815 Industrial Way
- General Plan Conformity Findings for purchase of a portion of APN 332-090-17 on Bethel Avenue
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chair
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
City Council
This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: a closed-session conference with labor negotiators regarding the employee organization Stationary Engineers Local 39. The agenda is otherwise procedural (call to order, roll call, public forum, adjournment), with no public action items listed.
- Closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6 for labor negotiations with Stationary Engineers Local 39
- Agency representatives: City Manager and City Clerk/Deputy Personnel Officer
- Public forum limited to 3 minutes per speaker on closed-session items
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Sanger City Council will consider consent items including a $1.07 million street improvement contract, a $618,000 wastewater treatment upgrade, and a $40,000 police locker renovation. They will also discuss zoning changes, district boundary updates, and a legal services rate adjustment.
- Award $1,070,148 contract to Terra West Construction for Local Streets Improvement Project CIP 23-01
- Approve $618,000 contract with Customized Water Systems for wastewater treatment facility upgrades
- Approve $40,000 for police department locker renovations
- Introduce ordinance to adjust Council District 4 boundaries to include Somerset property
- Initiate zoning text amendment for outdoor dining and entertainment in C-3 district
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls
The Sanger Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 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 Public Financing Authority Board meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024, is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled
City Council
This is a special City Council meeting consisting of the State of the City address by Mayor Frank Gonzalez, reviewing 2023/2024 municipal achievements and discussing current and future projects. No other business is scheduled; the meeting will adjourn after the address.
- State of the City address by Mayor Frank Gonzalez
- Review of 2023/2024 municipal achievements
- Discussion of current and future projects
Citizen's Oversight Committee
The Citizen's Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for June 4, 2024.
- Meeting cancellation notice
- Next meeting scheduled for June 4, 2024
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Sanger City Council with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with Stationary Engineers Local 39. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, public forum, adjournment). No public decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6)
- Employee organization: Stationary Engineers Local 39
- Agency representatives: City Manager, City Clerk/Deputy Personnel Officer
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Sanger City Council will consider several contracts and appointments, including awarding a $596,292 contract for Well 19 drilling and a $260,000 agreement for wastewater digester cleaning. They will also hear presentations from Measure S grant applicants and decide on grant awards, plus consider a Planning Commission appointment and other routine items.
- Award Well 19 Drilling and Development contract to Zim Industries for $596,292, plus 10% contingency
- Approve agreement with Wastewater Solids Management Co., Inc. for digester cleaning up to $260,000
- Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-03 rezoning 2431 Jensen Avenue from C-P to C-1
- Select Measure S grant recipients: Boys & Girls Club ($30,000), SAM Academy ($10,000), Set Free Sanger ($60,000)
- Approve Mayor Gonzalez's appointment of Jesalyn Harper to the Planning Commission
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 25, 2024, has been cancelled.
City Council
The Sanger City Council meeting scheduled for April 18, 2024, is cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
- April 18, 2024 City Council meeting cancelled
- Next regular meeting scheduled for May 2, 2024 at 6 p.m.
Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls
The Sanger Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls will consider establishing an ad hoc committee to explore grant funding options and approving a feminine hygiene product drive to benefit local nonprofits. The agenda also includes routine items like approving prior meeting minutes and a public forum.
- Establish an Ad Hoc Committee to explore grant funding options (Commissioner Trejo)
- Approve a Feminine Hygiene Product Drive (Chair Pearson)
- Approve minutes of March 12 and March 18, 2024 meetings
- Public forum for comments on non-agenda items
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: a closed-session discussion of a liability claim filed by Sanger Foursquare Church against the City of Sanger. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, public forum, adjournment). No decisions or other business are listed for open session.
- Closed session discussion of liability claim by Sanger Foursquare Church against City of Sanger (Gov. Code 54956.9)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Sanger City Council will consider awarding a $743,100 contract for the North Sanger Groundwater Recharge Project, adopt ordinances on district boundaries and EV charging permits, and continue a public hearing on rezoning property at 2431 Jensen Avenue. The agenda also includes routine approvals, budget adjustments, and appointments.
- Award $743,100 contract to JT2, Inc. dba Todd Companies for North Sanger Groundwater Recharge Project, plus $74,300 contingency
- Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-01 updating Council District 1 boundaries for North Academy Corridor Annexation
- Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-02 streamlining electric vehicle charging station permits
- Public hearing on General Plan Amendment 2022-02 and Zoning Map Amendment 2023-02 for 2431 Jensen Ave (APN 315-101-05), rezoning 1.03 acres from C-P to C-1
- Approve $165,000 consultant agreement with MGT Consulting for fee study and development impact study
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Citizen's Oversight Committee
The Citizen's Oversight Committee will hear presentations from Measure S grant applicants, review the Measure S budget, revenue, and expenditure reports, and consider a recommendation to award grants to Boys & Girls Club, SAM Academy, and Set Free Church for gang/drug prevention and intervention services. The committee also will approve the minutes from the February 6, 2024 meeting.
- Measure S Grant Applicant Presentations
- Recommendation to approve grant awards for Boys & Girls Club, SAM Academy, and Set Free Church
- Measure S Budget, Revenue, and Expenditure Reports (FY 2022/23 Q4 and FY 2023/24 Q1-Q2)
- Approval of minutes from February 6, 2024 regular meeting
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for an industrial facility and a tentative parcel map. The body will decide on the remodeling of a site for poultry operations and the subdivision of a city-owned parcel.
- Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-01 for a live poultry hatchery and cold storage at 1810 Academy Ave
- Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-02 for a parcel subdivision at the southwest corner of Academy and California Ave
- Resolution No. 2024-06 regarding the poultry hatchery project
- Resolution No. 2024-08 regarding Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-02
- Approval of February 22, 2024, meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Sanger City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances: updating Council District 1 boundaries to include annexed land, streamlining electric vehicle charging station permits, and rezoning property at 2431 Jensen Avenue. They will also consider awarding a $81,900 contract for traffic signal improvements and discuss the FY 2024/2025 budget.
- Award $81,900 contract to St. Francis Electric for Bethel and Annadale traffic signal improvements
- Introduce ordinance to add North Academy Corridor Annexation to Council District 1
- Introduce ordinance to streamline electric vehicle charging station permits
- Rezone 1.03 acres at 2431 Jensen Ave from Office Commercial to Neighborhood Commercial
- Approve $76,049 CalRecycle grant for SB 1383 program
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls
The Sanger Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls will hold a special meeting to elect a vice chair, review the final progress report to the state, accept community needs survey results, and adopt a 2024-2026 work plan for City Council approval. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and public comment.
- Election of Vice Chairperson
- Review of Summary of Activities and Final Progress Report to the State Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
- Acceptance of Community Needs Survey Results (363 surveys administered)
- Adoption of 2024-2026 Work Plan to be forwarded to Sanger City Council
- Approval of September 12, 2023 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls
The regular meeting of the Sanger Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls scheduled for March 12, 2024, was cancelled due to lack of quorum. The agenda had included items on the Community Needs Survey results and a draft 2024-2026 Work Plan, but no action was taken.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Election of Vice Chairperson was on the agenda
- Review and acceptance of Community Needs Survey Results
- Adoption of 2024-2026 Work Plan for City Council approval
- Final Progress Report to State Commission on Status of Women and Girls
City Council
The Sanger City Council is holding its fifth public hearing on updating council district boundaries to incorporate recently annexed property, with a recommendation to add the territory to Council District 1. The council will also consider final acceptance of two street projects, a contract for a new police communications center, and several other routine items. A report on the Fire Department's compliance with SB1205 and a request to reimburse a council member's travel expenses are also on the agenda.
- Public Hearing No. 5 to update City Council district boundaries after annexation; proposed map adds annexed territory to Council District 1.
- Final acceptance of the K Street and Almond Avenue Reconstruction Project in the amount of $535,352.44.
- Final acceptance of a street project in the amount of $1,056,812.18.
- Approval of a Consultant Services Agreement with LDA Partners, Inc. for design of a Police Communications Center.
- Approval of three agreements with Fresno County for police services: Police Protection, Law Enforcement Investigative Services, and Processing.
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Citizen's Oversight Committee
The Citizen's Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2024, is cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancellation notice
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for an industrial facility and a property setback variance. Staff has requested that the poultry hatchery item be continued to the March 21 meeting.
- Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-01 for a live poultry hatchery and cold storage on the south side of North Avenue
- Variance No. 2024-01 to reduce side yard setback from 10 feet to 3 feet at 1368 Church Avenue
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
This is a special City Council meeting with a closed session to discuss the price and terms for acquiring two properties (APNs 332-140-04 & 05 and 332-140-03 & 27). The council will also hear a report from the City Attorney after the closed session. No other business is scheduled.
- Closed session: real property negotiations for APN 332-140-04 & 05 with Aaron G. and Carolina Garcia
- Closed session: real property negotiations for APN 332-140-03 & 27 with Onofre and Martha Romero
- City Attorney report from closed session
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Sanger City Council is holding its fourth public hearing on updating council district boundaries to include the recently annexed North Academy Corridor property, as required by state law. The council will also hold a public hearing to approve the closeout of two CDBG grants and consider several routine consent items and department reports.
- Public Hearing No. 4 on adding 283.3-acre North Academy Corridor Annexation to Council District 1
- Public hearing to approve closeout of CDBG grants 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00038 ($279,066) and 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00039 ($192,861)
- Resolution 2024-05: accept temporary easement for access to North Sanger Groundwater Recharge Property
- Resolution 2024-06: approve side letter agreements with all bargaining groups making Juneteenth a paid holiday
- Approve out-of-state travel for Police Commander Joshua Johnson and CSO Paul Welch to Atlanta conference (April 30-May 5, 2024)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls
The Sanger Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 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 meeting for the North Academy Corridor Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District, Public Financing Authority Board (PFA) scheduled for February 13, 2024, has been cancelled.
Citizen's Oversight Committee
The Citizen's Oversight Committee will hear reports from Measure S grantees including the Boys & Girls Club and SAM Academy. The committee will also receive an informational report regarding a $69,599.13 maintenance agreement for police surveillance equipment.
- Measure S grantee reports for Boys & Girls Club, SAM Academy, Sanger Young Life, and Set Free
- Informational report on a $69,599.13 maintenance agreement with Surveillance Integration
- Proposed $36,000 expenditure from Measure S for surveillance maintenance
- Approval of December 5, 2023, meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Sanger City Council will hold a public hearing on draft city council district boundaries following an annexation, and consider appointing Nathan Olson as city manager. The consent calendar includes routine approvals for well construction, an EMT training agreement, and a sewer lift station license. The council will also consider accepting a $20,000 grant for an alternative fuel vehicle.
- Public Hearing No. 3 on updating City Council district boundaries due to annexation
- Resolution No. 2023-04: employment agreement with Nathan Olson as City Manager
- Final acceptance of Well No. 22 Drilling & Development at $937,414.00
- License agreement with DR Horton CA 3, Inc. for North and Greenwood Sewer Lift Station project
- Accept $20,000 grant from SJVAPCD and purchase Tuatara UTV 1500E for $35,100
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Sanger City Council convened solely to conduct the state-mandated AB1234 Ethics in Public Service training. No other business is scheduled; the meeting will adjourn after the training.
- Mandatory AB1234 ethics training for public officials
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a variety of land-use requests, including a new cell tower and a daycare. The body will also consider a zoning map amendment for a property on Jensen Avenue and a code change to streamline electric vehicle charging station permits.
- Conditional Use Permit for a new telecommunications tower on the west side of L Street, south of 7th Street
- Extension of Conditional Use Permit for a Battery Energy Storage System at 1125 Muscat Avenue
- Conditional Use Permit for a daycare at 2156 Jensen Avenue
- Proposed rezoning of 2431 Jensen Avenue from Administrative and Professional Office (C-P) to Neighborhood Commercial (C-1)
- Zoning Ordinance Amendment to streamline electric vehicle charging station permits
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
This is a special City Council meeting dedicated to a community budget workshop for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. The purpose is to gather public input on the budget process. No other business is scheduled.
- Community budget workshop for FY 2024-2025
- Public input on budget process
City Council
This is a special meeting with only closed-session items: labor negotiations with five employee organizations and the appointment/employment of a city manager. No public action items are on the agenda; the only public portion is a forum for comments on closed-session topics.
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Local 39, Sanger Firefighters Association, Sanger General Employees Organization, Sanger Middle Management Organization, Sanger Police Officers Association
- Closed session: public employee appointment/employment of City Manager
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Sanger City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on redrawing council district boundaries due to annexation, which has been rescheduled. The council will also consider consent items including a surveillance system maintenance agreement, wastewater clarifier rehabilitation payment, and an extension of the interim city manager's employment agreement.
- Public hearing on redrawing City Council District Boundaries as a result of annexation – to be rescheduled
- Approve agreement with Surveillance Integration for three-year full-service plan at $69,599.13, with $36,000 from Measure S
- Authorize payment for rehabilitation of Clarifier No. 2 at WWTP to W.M. Lyles
- Authorize out-of-state travel for City Manager, Community Development Director, Mayor, and Mayor Pro Tem to ICSC Convention in Las Vegas, NV (May 19-21, 2024)
- Approve Resolution No. 2024-02 extending Interim City Manager employment agreement with Greg Garner
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Sanger City Council is holding a special community budget workshop to gather public input for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget process. The agenda contains only this workshop item and adjournment, with no other business or decisions listed.
- Community budget workshop for FY 2024-2025
- Meeting held at Sanger Senior Center, 730 Recreation Avenue
Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls
The Sanger Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 9, 2024, is cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.
- Meeting cancellation notice for January 9, 2024
City Council
This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss the appointment or employment of the City Manager. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, public forum, and adjournment). No decisions or discussions on other topics are listed.
- Closed session under Government Code Section 54957 for public employee appointment/employment of City Manager
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to review a draft map for redrawing City Council district boundaries. This action is required by state law following the annexation of 283.3 acres in the North Academy Corridor. This is the second of four required public hearings before a final map is adopted.
- Public hearing on City Council district boundary redrawing
- Measure S grantee reports from Boys & Girls Club, SAM Academy, Sanger Young Life, and Set Free
- Resolution to create a new full-time Police Cadet position and salary range
- Support for Caltrans and Fresno County Regional Rail grant applications
- Extension of subrecipient agreement with Self-Help Enterprises through December 31, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Citizen's Oversight Committee
This regular meeting of the Citizen's Oversight Committee (Public Safety) was cancelled due to lack of quorum, so no official business was conducted. The agenda had included Measure S grantee reports, approval of prior minutes, and a recommendation to affirm a $36,000 surveillance maintenance program expenditure.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Measure S Grantee Reports scheduled: Boys & Girls Club, SAM Academy, Sanger Young Life
- Proposed $36,000 expenditure for surveillance maintenance program
- Approval of December 5, 2023 meeting minutes