Sanger public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The City of Sanger Planning Commission meeting set for December 25, 2025, has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. Residents should note the cancellation.

City Council

The Sanger City Council will convene in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with various employee organizations and consider whether to initiate litigation in one anticipated case.

• Closed session with labor negotiators
• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation
• Public forum for items to be considered in closed session

The council approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote of the three present members. The meeting was then adjourned to a closed session at 5:13 p.m. and formally adjourned at 6:00 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (Gonzalez, Hurtado, Montelongo voted aye)
• Adjourned to closed session at 5:13 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The Sanger City Council will consider several resolutions, including the final acceptance of the Well 22 Facilities and Site Improvements Project for $2,072,465.90. It will also vote on budget amendments for Wells 12 and 14 rehabilitation totaling up to $393,995, continue the emergency declaration for the wastewater treatment plant, and approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sanger Firefighters Association. Additional items include a land purchase agreement for a storm‑drain basin on Tract 6493‑North and Indianola Avenues.

• Approve final acceptance of Well 22 Facilities and Site Improvements Project – $2,072,465.90 and a 5% retention payment of $103,623.30 to West Valley Construction Company, Inc.
• Authorize amendments for Wells 12 ($184,962) and 14 ($209,033) rehabilitation and adopt Resolution 2025‑96 for a budget amendment up to $393,995.
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑95 to continue the Declaration of Emergency for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and receive the update report.
• Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Sanger Firefighters Association for July 1 2025 through June 30 2026.
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑100 to approve the purchase and sale agreement and storm‑basin reimbursement/fee credit for Tract 6493‑North and Indianola Avenues.

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and the entire consent calendar. It also approved a storm drain basin land purchase agreement (Track 6493) and continued the emergency declaration for the wastewater treatment plant. Additional approvals included payroll for November, amendments for Wells t2 and L4 rehabilitation, and a memorandum of understanding with the Sanger Firefighter Association.

• Approved agenda (ayes: Gonzalez, Hurtado, Montelongo, Melendez)
• Approved consent calendar (ayes: Gonzalez, Hurtado, Montelongo, Melendez)
• Approved storm drain basin land purchase agreement (ayes: Gonzalez, Hurtado, Montelongo, Melendez)
• Approved continuation of emergency declaration for wastewater treatment plant (ayes: Gonzalez, Hurtado, Montelongo, Melendez)
• Approved amendments for Wells t2 and L4 rehabilitation (ayes: Gonzalez, Hurtado, Montelongo, Melendez)
• Approved memorandum of understanding with Sanger Firefighter Association (ayes: Gonzalez, Hurtado, Montelongo, Melendez)
• Approved November payroll, direct deposit, and benefit checks (ayes: Gonzalez, Hurtado, Montelongo, Melendez)
• Approved designation of signatories for City of Sanger financial accounts (ayes: Gonzalez, Hurtado, Montelongo, Melendez)

Planning Commission

The Sanger Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 2025‑04, which seeks to amend CUP No. 2020‑02 to allow a 575‑square‑foot expansion of an existing restaurant at 1315 7th Street. Staff will recommend adopting Resolution No. 2025‑11 to approve the CUP and the associated Class 3 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act. The commission will consider the amendment and vote on the resolution during the meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 2025‑04 to expand the restaurant by ~575 sq ft at 1315 7th St
• Amendment of previously approved CUP No. 2020‑02
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2025‑11 approving the CUP
• Project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption under CEQA
• Public hearing and staff recommendation to adopt the resolution

Youth Council

The Youth Council will hear a presentation from the Recreation Supervisor on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan survey results. Council members will review Youth Council updates and discuss the planned Blossom Trail Run community outreach activity. Upcoming events include the Blossom Trail Run scheduled for March 7, 2025.

• Presentation: Parks and Recreation Master Plan Survey by Recreation Supervisor
• Review of Youth Council updates
• Discussion of Blossom Trail Run community outreach activity
• Announcement of Blossom Trail Run event on March 7, 2025
• Public participation period for residents to address the Youth Council

City Council

The Sanger City Council will consider routine consent items and several specific actions. Items include continuing the emergency declaration for wastewater plant repairs, revising appropriation limits for multiple fiscal years, accepting the North Sanger Groundwater Recharge Project with a payment of $767,985.58, approving a CDBG agreement with Fresno County, and adopting an easement for public water purposes. The council will also receive presentations and public comments before adjourning.

• Accept North Sanger Groundwater Recharge Project ($767,985.58) and authorize 5% retention payment ($38,399.28) to JT2, Inc. dba Todd Companies
• Adopt Resolution 2025-89 to continue the Declaration of Emergency for wastewater treatment plant repairs
• Adopt Resolutions 2025-90 to 2025-93 revising Appropriation Limits for FY 2022-23 through FY 2025-26
• Approve Agreement with County of Fresno for Community Development Block Grant Project No. 24611
• Adopt Resolution 2025-94 to accept easement grant for public water purposes (APN 320-011-59S)

The council unanimously approved the posted agenda and all items on the consent calendar. Approvals included the revised appropriation limits, emergency repairs at the wastewater treatment plant, the North Sanger Groundwater Recharge Project, payroll for October 2025, and reports from the police and fire departments. The consent calendar also approved an agreement with Fresno County for CDBG Project No. 246tt and an easement acquisition for the Sanger Fence Project.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved revised appropriation limits (unanimous)
• Approved emergency repairs update and continuation of emergency declaration (unanimous)
• Approved North Sanger Groundwater Recharge Project (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 payroll and benefit checks (unanimous)
• Approved Police Department monthly report for October 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Fresno County for CDBG Project No 246tt (unanimous)
• Approved easement acquisition for Sanger Fence Project (unanimous)

City Council

The Sanger City Council will meet in closed session to hold a conference with labor negotiators representing city employees and unions. The council will also conduct a conference with real‑property negotiators to discuss price and terms for three city‑owned parcels: 11156 E. Annadale Ave, 11460 E. Jensen Ave, and 11463 E. Jensen Ave. A City Attorney report will be presented after the negotiations.

• Conference with labor negotiators (Gov. Code §54957.6) – Shelline Bennett, Lead Negotiator, and Amanda Champion, HR Manager
• Conference on 11156 E. Annadale Ave (APN 315-040-57) – negotiation of price and terms
• Conference on 11460 E. Jensen Ave (APN 315-021-18) – negotiation of price and terms
• Conference on 11463 E. Jensen Ave (APNs 315-040-27, 315-040-28) – negotiation of price and terms
• City Attorney report from closed session

The City Council voted to amend the agenda, adding an E-3 conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation. The motion passed unanimously with four votes in favor and none against. The council then adjourned to a closed session, during which no reportable actions were taken. The meeting was formally adjourned at 6:26 p.m.

• Approved agenda amendment to add E-3 Conference with Legal Counsel (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting to closed session (procedural)

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizen's Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025, has been cancelled.

Planning Commission

The City of Sanger Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 27, 2025, was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The notice was issued by City Clerk Lina Martinez.

City Council

The Sanger City Council has cancelled both the Special and Regular meetings scheduled for November 20, 2025, due to a lack of quorum.

• Special Meeting cancelled
• Regular Meeting cancelled
• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

The council meeting did not achieve a quorum, so it was not convened. No roll call was taken and no agenda items were acted upon.

City Council

The Sanger City Council will meet on November 20, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. After a public forum, the council will enter a closed session for a conference with labor negotiators as required by Government Code §54957.6. City‑designated representatives Shelline Bennett (lead negotiator) and Amanda Champion (HR manager) will meet with employee organizations including the Sanger General Employees Organization, Sanger Middle Management Organization, Sanger Police Officers Association, Sanger Firefighters Association, and other employee groups. The closed session will also include a City Attorney report.

• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators per Government Code §54957.6, involving city reps Shelline Bennett and Amanda Champion and multiple employee organizations
• City Attorney report presented in closed session

Youth Council

The Sanger City Council will approve the meeting agenda and consider any additions or deletions. Council members will review and discuss nominations for the Youth Council. The meeting will also announce upcoming community events. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Agenda approval, additions and/or deletions
• Public participation guidelines for speakers
• Youth Council nominations for review and discussion
• Announcement of Tree Lighting event on Dec 3, 2025
• Announcement of Toyland Parade on Dec 6, 2025

The council unanimously approved the youth council updates and voted to allow alternates to fill open positions. Members were appointed to officer roles: Emma as Vice Chair, Julian as Sergeant at Arms, Darby as Secretary, Marlena as Treasurer and Historian, Nico as Public Coordinator, and Lily as Community Service coordinator. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved youth council updates (unanimous)
• Approved allowing alternates to fill open positions (unanimous)
• Appointed Emma as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Julian as Sergeant at Arms (unanimous)
• Appointed Darby as Secretary (unanimous)
• Appointed Marlena as Treasurer and Historian (unanimous)
• Appointed Nico as Public Coordinator (unanimous)
• Appointed Lily as Community Service coordinator (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a proposed 48-unit single-family residential subdivision and a General Plan conformity finding for the acquisition of land for a regional storm drain basin.

• Tract 6531: Proposed 48-unit single-family residential subdivision on approximately 10 acres
• GPA 2025-01: Proposed land use change from Medium Density Residential to Medium Low Density Residential
• ZOA 2025-02: Proposed rezoning from R-1-6 to R-1-7.5
• Resolution No. 2025-10: General Plan conformity for acquiring 11.44 acres from Chooljian Farms for a storm drain facility
• CUP 2025-02 and TTM 2025-01: Proposed Planned Unit Development for Tract 6531

City Council

The City Council will conduct a closed‑session conference with labor negotiators as required by Government Code Section 54957.6. City representatives Shelline Bennett and Amanda Champion will meet with employee organizations including the Sanger General Employees Organization and the Sanger Police Officers Association. A public forum will allow brief comments on items to be considered in the closed session, followed by a City Attorney report.

• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators (Gov’t Code §54957.6)
• Public forum for brief comments on closed‑session items
• City Attorney report from closed session

The council approved the meeting agenda by a 3‑0 vote. No other actions or approvals were taken; the meeting moved to closed session and adjourned. All decisions were procedural.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Adjourned to closed session (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including road improvements and wastewater plant emergency repairs. The body is also considering a budget amendment for fire department equipment and a labor agreement with I.U.O.E. Stationary Local 39.

• Contract award of $822,412.00 to R.J. Berry Jr., Inc. for Almond Avenue Reconstruction (Bethel Avenue to Greenwood Avenue)
• Final acceptance of Local Streets Improvement Project CIP 23-01 in the amount of $1,058,628.59
• Budget appropriation of $76,506 for a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs) tank fill station
• Resolution 2025-86 to continue the Declaration of Emergency for Wastewater Treatment Plant repairs
• Memorandum of Understanding with I.U.O.E. Stationary Local 39 for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026

The council approved its agenda and the entire consent calendar. It also approved several items, including a budget amendment for breathing‑apparatus equipment, a memorandum with IUOE Local 39, additional Surface Transportation Block Grant funding, final acceptance of a local streets improvement project, and the Almond Avenue reconstruction contract. The FY 2023 annual audit report was accepted as well.

• Approved agenda (vote: 4-0-0, absent: Melendez)
• Approved consent calendar items (vote: 4-0-0, absent: Melendez)
• Approved FY 25‑26 budget amendment for self‑contained breathing apparatus fill station (no vote recorded)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with IUOE Stationary Local 39 (no vote recorded)
• Approved additional Surface Transportation Block Grant funding for Academy Ave to California Ave (no vote recorded)
• Approved final acceptance for Local Streets Improvement Project CIP 23‑01 (no vote recorded)
• Approved Almond Avenue reconstruction contract, Bethel Ave to Greenwood Ave (no vote recorded)
• Approved FY 2023 annual audit and single audit report (vote: 4-0-0, absent: Melendez)

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizens Oversight Committee will consider a consent calendar item to approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It will also review a department report recommending affirmation of a $76,505 expenditure for a self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) tank fill station using Measure R funds. The committee may hear public comments during the public forum portion of the meeting.

• Approve minutes of the regular meeting held on October 7, 2025
• Affirm $76,505 purchase of a SCBA fill station and related equipment (Measure R funds)
• Public forum for residents to address the committee (up to five‑minute comments)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 23, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will discuss land use amendments for residential development and a new ordinance regarding unauthorized camping on public property. The body is also reviewing several public safety equipment contracts and wastewater plant emergency repairs.

• Proposed zoning of 78.34 acres at Indianola Avenue and North Avenue to Single Family Residential and RSC districts
• Proposed ordinance repealing Article VII and adding Article VIII of Chapter 38 regarding unauthorized camping and sleeping
• Contract with Axon Taser for body cameras and weapons not to exceed $187,060.14 per year
• Purchase agreement with Flock Safety for ALPR system not to exceed $43,900
• Agreement with Calgon Carbon Corporation for Well 7A carbon replacement not to exceed $82,400

The council approved several consent items, including a purchase agreement for an automated license‑plate reader system and a lease‑purchase for Axon Taser less‑lethal weapons and body‑camera equipment. It also approved the Safe Routes to School program application and the Community Development Block Grant allocation for FY 2026/2027. The council adopted the 2024 General Plan amendment, a zoning map amendment, and related annexation, and it passed ordinances addressing unauthorized camping and Ordinance 2025‑08.

• Approved Purchase Agreement with Flock Safety for ALPR system (AYES: Gonzalez, Martinez, Hurtado, Montelongo; NOES: none; ABSENT: Melendez)
• Approved Equipment/Software Lease‑Purchase Agreement with Axon Taser for less‑lethal weapons and body‑camera system (AYES: Gonzalez, Martinez, Hurtado, Montelongo; NOES: none; ABSENT: Melendez)
• Approved Fresno Council of Governments Measure C Safe Routes to School program application (vote not listed)
• Approved Community Development Block Grant program allocation for FY 2026/2027 (vote not listed)
• Adopted Initial Study/Negative Declaration, General Plan Amendment No. 2024‑01, Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment No. 2024‑05, and Annexation No. 2024‑01 for Tract 6493 (vote not listed)
• Adopted ordinance repealing Article VII and adding Article VIII of Chapter 38 on unauthorized camping (vote not listed)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑08 (vote not listed)

City Council

The Sanger City Council will convene a regular meeting to conduct a closed session regarding labor negotiations with various employee organizations. The meeting will include a public forum and agenda approval before the closed session.

• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators
• Public forum for items to be considered in closed session
• Agenda approval
• City Attorney report from closed session
• Adjournment

The council approved the meeting agenda by consent, with all present members voting in favor and the absent member recorded. No other actions or decisions were taken during the special meeting.

• Approved agenda (by consent, 4-0; AYES: Gonzalez, Martinez, Hurtado, Montelongo; ABSENT: Melendez)

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizens Oversight Committee will consider three public‑safety proposals. It will recommend that the City Council approve a sole‑source purchase agreement with Flock Safety for a fixed‑location automated license‑plate recognition system costing up to $43,900. It will also recommend a sole‑source lease‑purchase with Axon Taser for a body‑camera and less‑lethal weapons system at a cost not to exceed $187,060.14 per year for ten years. Finally, the committee will review and approve reporting and clerical changes to the Public Safety Sales Tax grant program.

• Approve minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting.
• Recommend City Council approve sole‑source purchase of Flock Safety ALPR system, not to exceed $43,900.
• Recommend City Council approve sole‑source lease‑purchase with Axon Taser, up to $187,060.14 per year for ten years.
• Approve revised financial reporting requirements and clerical changes for the Public Safety Sales Tax Gang/Drug Prevention grant.

City Council

The City Council will discuss a new ordinance regarding unauthorized camping, sleeping, and storage of personal property on public property. The body will also consider a wastewater treatment plant emergency declaration and a presentation from the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

• Ordinance to repeal Article VII and add Article VIII of Chapter 38 regarding unauthorized camping and sleeping on public property
• Resolution 2025-79 to continue the Declaration of Emergency for wastewater treatment plant repairs
• Presentation by Amy Avery and Sean den Bok from the Fresno Chaffee Zoo
• Continued public hearing for Tract 6493 involving a General Plan Amendment and annexation of approximately 78.34 acres
• Approval of September 18, 2025, meeting minutes

The City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and all items on the consent calendar. It also approved the minutes from the September 18 meeting and the receipt of updated emergency repairs at the wastewater treatment plant, continuing the emergency declaration. Additionally, the council adopted an ordinance repealing Article VII and adding Article VIII of Chapter 38 of the city code concerning unauthorized camping, sleeping, and storage on public property. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Sep 18 meeting (5-0)
• Approved receipt of updated emergency repairs at wastewater plant and continuation of emergency declaration (5-0)
• Approved ordinance repealing Article VII and adding Article VIII of Chapter 38 on unauthorized camping (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public forum for comments on items to be considered in closed session. In closed session, the Council will conduct a conference with labor negotiators representing several employee groups, and a conference with real‑property negotiators regarding a 160‑acre parcel near 333 North Avenue, with price and terms under negotiation. A City Attorney report will follow the closed‑session discussions.

• Public forum for comments on closed‑session items
• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators (multiple employee organizations)
• Closed‑session conference with real‑property negotiators for 160 acres near 333 North Avenue
• City Attorney report from closed session

The council approved the agenda by a 3‑0 vote. After the approval, the meeting entered a closed session for labor and real‑property negotiations. The council reconvened at 6:02 pm, discussed the negotiations, and adjourned at 6:03 pm.

• Agenda approved (3-0) by motion of Montelongo, seconded by Hurtado

Planning Commission

The City of Sanger Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 25, 2025, was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered or decided at this time.

City Council

The Sanger City Council will consider several routine consent‑calendar items and a series of substantive actions, including continuing the emergency declaration for the wastewater treatment plant, approving a $20,000 air‑quality grant, and adopting a contract amendment for sewer maintenance. The council will also award a $699,952 contract to American Paving Co. for the Bethel & Almond traffic signal project with a $70,000 contingency, and will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to regulate mobile food vendors. Additional items include agreements for EMT student training, an emergency water‑use agreement with the USDA Forest Service, and the appointment of a citizen oversight committee member.

• Award contract to American Paving Co. for Bethel & Almond Traffic Signal – $699,952 plus $70,000 contingency
• Adopt Resolution 2025-75 to continue the emergency declaration for the wastewater treatment plant
• Approve $20,000 grant from San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Resolution 2025-76)
• Approve First Amendment to contractor agreement with Video Inspection Specialists for sewer system maintenance
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-06 to repeal sections 70‑64 through 70‑78 and add Article V for mobile food vendors

The Sanger City Council approved its agenda and most Consent Calendar items, except G-6 and G-12 which were handled separately. The Council approved emergency repairs at the wastewater treatment plant and continued the emergency declaration, and also approved the Bethel & Almond traffic signal contract. An appointment to the Citizens Oversight Committee was confirmed, and the city code amendment for mobile food vendors was continued to October 16, 2025 with a directive to the City Attorney. Routine financial and departmental items were also approved.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved all Consent Calendar items except G-6 and G-12 (unanimous)
• Approved Item G-6: emergency wastewater plant repairs and continuation of emergency declaration (unanimous)
• Approved Item G-12: Bethel & Almond traffic signal contract award (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Lyn Anderson to Citizens Oversight Committee – Measure R (unanimous)
• Continued mobile food vendor code amendment to Oct 16, 2025 and directed City Attorney to provide options list (unanimous)
• Approved routine items (minutes, warrants, payroll, department reports, grant funds, agreements) (unanimous)

City Council

The Sanger City Council special meeting scheduled for 5:00 pm on Thursday, September 18, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

City Council

The Sanger City Council will decide whether to continue the emergency declaration for wastewater treatment plant repairs and approve a right-of-way agreement for a traffic signal project at Jensen Avenue and Indianola Avenue. The council will also vote on contracts totaling $27,238 for ambulance billing software and a five-year mobile data computer upgrade program using Measure S and R funds.

• Continue Declaration of Emergency for Wastewater Treatment Plant repairs
• Approve $27,238 contract with Zoll Data Systems for ambulance billing software
• Approve $27,238 contract with Zoll Data Systems for ambulance billing software
• Approve right-of-way agreement for traffic signal project at 11463 E Jensen Avenue (APN 315-040-28)
• Approve five-year mobile data computer upgrade program with Panasonic using Measure S and R funds

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-07, approving Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment No. 2024-05 for pre‑annexation zoning of two parcels from Fresno County. The Council also adopted Resolution 2025-72, continuing the Declaration of Emergency for the wastewater treatment plant. Additional items approved included a traffic signal project, a Panasonic TOUGHBOOK service program, an ambulance billing software subscription, a Fire Association MOU side letter, and the consent calendar items.

• Approved consent calendar items (except G-2) – 5-0
• Approved item G-2, adopting Resolution 2025-72 to continue emergency declaration – 5-0
• Approved Ambulance Billing Software Subscription Program – 5-0
• Approved Fire Association MOU side letter regarding staffing levels – 5-0
• Approved Panasonic TOUGHBOOK Service (TaaS) program using Measure S and R funds – 5-0
• Approved Jensen Avenue & Indianola Avenue traffic signal project – 5-0
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment No. 2024-05 for pre‑annexation of two parcels – 5-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-07 (first reading of General Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, Annexation, and MND) – 5-0

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session consisting primarily of closed-door discussions. The agenda includes labor negotiations, personnel matters, real estate, and pending litigation.

• Real property negotiations for 1713, 1715, and 1717 7th Street (APN 317-096-14)
• Labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations, including Police and Firefighters associations
• Discussion regarding the appointment and employment of the City Attorney
• Legal counsel conference regarding Culberston-Griffith v. City of Sanger et al. (Case No. 25 CECG03045)

The City Council approved the meeting agenda by a 3‑0 vote. In closed session, the Council appointed Shannon Chaffin and the firm Alshire & Wynder as the City Attorney. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Appointed Shannon Chaffin and Alshire & Wynder as City Attorney (approved)
• Adjourned special meeting at 6:29 p.m.

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizen’s Oversight Committee will meet to review the Measure S/R Municipal Code and reporting requirements for the Gang/Drug Prevention/Intervention Services Grant Program. This review is intended to ensure committee members and grant recipients are following current city resolutions and reporting rules.

• Review of Measure S/R Municipal Code sections 66-214 through 66-218
• Review of reporting requirements for the Gang/Drug Prevention/Intervention Services Grant Program
• Approval of August 5, 2025 meeting minutes

The Citizen’s Oversight Committee approved the September 2 agenda by a unanimous vote of all four members. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 5 regular meeting, again with unanimous support. No other actions or decisions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (4 ayes, 0 noes, 0 abstain)
• Approved August 5 meeting minutes (4 ayes, 0 noes, 0 abstain)

Planning Commission

The Sanger Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 28, 2025, to consider Annexation No. 2025-01. The proposal seeks to annex 1.72 acres of land and right-of-way at the Jensen Avenue and Indianola Avenue intersection from Fresno County into the City of Sanger. The purpose is to enable construction of a traffic signal at the intersection, avoiding split jurisdiction between the city and county.

• Annexation No. 2025-01 for 1.72 acres at Jensen Avenue and Indianola Avenue intersection
• Traffic signal construction planned for the intersection
• Resolution No. 2025-07 recommendation to City Council for annexation proceedings with Fresno LAFCo
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15319 for minimal-size annexation

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding two local street improvement contracts and discuss policies for preserving affordable mobile home parks. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding city code amendments for mobile food vendors.

• Contract award to MAC General Engineering, Inc for $724,295.60 (CIP 23-02)
• Contract award to Terra West Construction Inc for $699,588.00 (CIP 24-04)
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-06 regarding mobile food vending
• Resolution 2025-70 to continue Declaration of Emergency for Wastewater Treatment Plant repairs
• Acceptance of Classification and Compensation Study by Evergreen Solutions, LLC

The City Council approved all Consent Calendar items except item F‑8, then later approved item F‑8. It also approved the Local Streets Improvement Project contracts (CIP 23‑02 and CIP 24‑04) and an amended job description for the Parks & Recreation Director. The Classification and Compensation Study was accepted, and a public hearing on a mobile‑food‑vendor ordinance amendment was continued to September 18, 2025.

• Approved all Consent Calendar items except F‑8 (vote: Gonzalez, Martinez, Hurtado, Montelongo AYES; Melendez ABSENT)
• Approved Consent Calendar item F‑8 (vote: Gonzalez, Martinez, Hurtado, Montelongo AYES; Melendez ABSENT)
• Approved Local Streets Improvement Project CIP 23‑02 Contract Award (Resolution No. 2025‑71)
• Approved Local Streets Improvement Project CIP 24‑04 Contract Award
• Approved amended job description for Parks & Recreation Director
• Accepted Classification and Compensation Study (vote: Gonzalez, Martinez, Montelongo AYES; Melendez ABSENT)
• Continued public hearing on mobile‑food‑vendor ordinance amendment to Sep 18, 2025 (vote: Gonzalez, Martinez, Hurtado, Montelongo AYES; Melendez ABSENT)

City Council

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations, the appointment of a City Attorney, and pending litigation. No public business items are listed on the agenda.

• Conference with labor negotiators for multiple employee organizations
• Public employee appointment for City Attorney
• Legal conference regarding Jane Doe v. City of Sanger (Case No. 25 CECG02317)

City Council

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including financial consulting, traffic signal timing, and wastewater repairs. The body is also considering the purchase of a dump truck and the acquisition of right-of-way for local transportation projects.

• Contract with Price Paige and Company for financial consulting services for $116,800
• Agreement with AMG Advanced Mobility Group for traffic signal timing not to exceed $150,000
• Agreement with Diamond Weld Industries, Inc. for sludge tank replacement not to exceed $99,800
• Purchase of a 2022 International MV607 dump truck from Gibbs International for $100,500
• Right-of-way acquisitions for Academy Ave and Commerce Ave/Autry Plumbing and Academy Ave/Lyons projects

The council approved the entire consent calendar except item F‑2, then later approved item F‑2. Approvals included the Measure C Extension Local Transportation Program, a city lighting improvement resolution, a traffic‑control service agreement, a sludge‑tank replacement agreement, a dump‑truck purchase, a Homeland Security grant acceptance, and two right‑of‑way acquisitions.

• Approved all consent‑calendar items except F‑2 (motion by Council Member Montelongo)
• Approved Measure C Extension Local Transportation Program
• Approved Resolution 2025‑63 for City Facilities Lighting Improvement Project
• Approved Professional Service Agreement with AMG for on‑call traffic‑control signal timing
• Approved Agreement for Sludge Tank Replacement at the Wastewater Industrial Treatment Facility and related budget amendment (Resolution 2025‑64)
• Approved purchase of a dump truck from Gibbs International
• Approved Resolution 2025‑66 to accept prior Homeland Security Grant Program funds
• Approved Financial Consulting Services – Audit Completion and FY25 Year‑End Close (item F‑2)

City Council

The Sanger City Council will convene for a special meeting with a closed session to negotiate labor contracts with multiple employee organizations and to discuss the appointment of a City Attorney. No public decisions are scheduled; the meeting includes procedural items and public forum time for labor-related comments.

The council approved the meeting agenda by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting entered a closed session at 5:10 pm and was adjourned at 6:01 pm. No other decisions or actions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (no vote)

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizen's Oversight Committee is reviewing a proposal to replace 15 outdated mobile data computers for the Sanger Police Department. The proposed five-year subscription with Panasonic would use Measure S and Measure R funds.

• Proposed five-year Panasonic TOUGHBOOK as a Service (TaaS) agreement totaling $101,457.75
• Replacement of 15 outdated mobile data computers (MDCs)
• Annual cost of $20,291.55 funded via Measure S and Measure R
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 3, 2025 and June 18, 2025

The Citizen's Oversight Committee approved the meeting agenda. It also approved the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 5, 2025. The committee adopted a recommendation to use Measure S and R funds for a five‑year TOUGHBOOK‑as‑a‑Service agreement with Panasonic to replace 15 outdated mobile data computers.

• Approved meeting agenda (no recorded votes)
• Approved minutes of August 5 regular meeting (no recorded votes)
• Approved recommendation to use Measure S/R funds for Panasonic TOUGHBOOK subscription (no recorded votes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Tract 6493, a proposed two-phased residential subdivision of 530 single-family units. The project involves annexing 78 acres at the northeast corner of Indianola Ave and North Ave into city limits.

• Proposed 530-unit single-family residential subdivision (Tract 6493)
• Annexation No. 2024-01 for approximately 78 acres
• General Plan Amendment No. 2024-01 to change 14.27 acres from Park and Open Space to Medium Density Residential
• Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment No. 2024-05 to rezone area to R-1-6 and RSC districts
• Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-01 and Tentative Tract Map No. 2024-01

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating parking ordinances regarding recreational vehicles and establishing new roles for a Finance Director and Fire Prevention Inspector. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and annual landscaping assessments.

• Ordinance No. 2025-05 to revise parking and storing of recreational vehicles on city streets and residential property
• Professional service agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC for traffic signal and lighting maintenance not to exceed $350,000
• Purchase of a Vermeer Vacuum excavator for $102,766.78
• Public hearings for annual assessments for Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 1 and No. 2
• Final acceptance of the 2024 Street Sealing Project in the amount of $797,254.29

The City Council approved a series of items on the consent calendar and several individual resolutions. Key actions included adopting a revised parking ordinance, approving a right‑of‑way acquisition and traffic signal project, and authorizing annual assessment levies for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts 1 and 2. Additional approvals covered a vacuum excavator purchase, a traffic‑signal maintenance contract, and an annexation into District 2.

• Approved Consent Calendar items (F‑1, F‑3‑F‑5, F‑7‑F‑10, F‑13, F‑15‑F‑17) – vote 4‑0 (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO)
• Approved Parking Ordinance Revision (Ordinance No. 2025‑05) – vote 4‑0 (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO)
• Approved Right‑of‑Way Acquisition/Jensen Ave & Indianola Ave Traffic Signal Project (Resolution No. 2025‑57) – vote 4‑0 (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑58 levying assessments for Landscaping & Lighting District 1 – vote 3‑0 (MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑59 levying assessments for Landscaping & Lighting District 2 – vote 3‑0 (MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑60 annexation into District 2, Area 1 – vote 3‑0 (MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO)
• Approved purchase of a Vacuum Excavator (Item F‑12) – vote 4‑0 (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO)
• Approved Professional Service Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions for traffic signal maintenance (Item F‑14) – vote 4‑0 (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO)

City Council

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss the price and terms for two properties. These discussions involve real property negotiators and specific private parties.

• Negotiations for property at 11460 E. Jensen Avenue
• Negotiations for property at 11463 E. Jensen Avenue

The council approved the agenda as posted, with all three present members voting aye and no opposition. After the agenda approval, the council entered closed session and adjourned the special meeting at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Adjourned special meeting

City Council

The City Council is scheduled to discuss a new Fire Prevention Inspector position and parking ordinance revisions. However, a notice indicates the meeting will likely be cancelled and items continued to July 17, 2025, because a quorum may not be present.

• Resolution No. 2025-52 to create a full-time Fire Prevention Inspector position with a monthly salary range of $5,947 to $7,229
• Ordinance No. 2025-05 to revise parking limitations for recreational vehicles on city streets and residential property
• Resolution 2025-53 to authorize grant agreements with the U.S. Department of Transportation for Safe Streets and Roads for All grants
• Public hearing for Annexation No. 25-01 to add property within Tract No. 6431, Phase I, into Sanger Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2, Area 1
• Measure C presentation by Robert Phipps of FCOG

The council did not achieve a quorum, so the regular meeting was not held. All agenda items were automatically continued to the next regular meeting on July 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Public Financing Authority Board (PFA)

The Public Financing Authority Board will hold a public hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Report for the North Academy Corridor Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District. The Board will also consider potential amendments to the Infrastructure Financing Plan.

• Public hearing on EIFD Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Consideration of amendments to the Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP)
• Report of $2,925.08 in actual revenues for FY 2024-25 against a projection of $103,660.00
• Report stating no projects were undertaken and no expenses were incurred in FY 2024-25

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizen's Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025, has been cancelled. The notice was issued by City Clerk Lina Martinez.

City Council

The City Council and associated authorities will hold a public hearing to adopt budgets for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The meeting includes decisions on wastewater facility repairs and a new land development map.

• Professional service agreement with Telstar Instruments for Wastewater Treatment Facility SCADA system not to exceed $383,000
• Budget amendment of $550,000 for Wastewater Treatment Facility emergency repairs
• Adoption of City Operating/Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Approval of Final Map and agreements for Tract No. 6431
• Authorization for County of Fresno to submit CalRecycle grant application for Used Oil Payment Program 16

The council unanimously adopted the City of Sanger Operating and Capital Budget for FY 2025‑2026 (Resolution 2025‑45). It also approved the accompanying appropriations limit, staffing authorizations, and master salary tables (Resolutions 2025‑46, 2025‑47, 2025‑48). The council amended the use of ARPA funding with Resolution 2025‑49 and adopted the Housing Authority, Financing Authority, and Successor Agency budgets (Resolutions 2025‑01, 25‑01). Finally, the council approved land‑development agreements for Tract 6431 (Resolution 2025‑51).

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑45 (city operating/capital budget) – unanimous (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑46 (appropriations limit) – unanimous (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑47 (authorizing regular full‑time and part‑time positions) – unanimous (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑48 (master salary tables) – unanimous (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑49 (amending ARPA funding use) – unanimous (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑01 (Housing Authority FY 2025‑26 budget) – unanimous (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑01 (Financing Authority FY 2025‑26 budget) – unanimous (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑51 (Tract 6431 land‑development agreements) – unanimous (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ)

City Council

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations and the appointment of a City Attorney. No public items are listed for decision or discussion outside of the public forum regarding closed session items.

• Conference with labor negotiators for multiple employee organizations
• Discussion regarding the appointment or employment of the City Attorney

The City Council approved the meeting agenda by a 3‑0 vote, with two members absent. No other actions were taken; the meeting entered closed session and adjourned at 5:59 pm.

• Approved agenda (3‑0, 2 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (5:59 pm)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a one-year extension for a Conditional Use Permit. The permit concerns the installation and operation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) array at an existing power plant.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-01 extension at 1125 Muscat Avenue
• Proposed Resolution No. 2025-04 to extend BESS array approval for 1 year

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for June 19, 2025, is cancelled due to the Juneteenth Holiday. The meeting is rescheduled for Friday, June 27, 2025, at 6:00 pm.

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizen's Oversight Committee will review the Measure S Expenditure Plan for Fiscal Year 2026. The committee must confirm that the proposed spending complies with Measure S funding uses before the plan is sent to the City Council for adoption.

• Review of FY 2026 Measure S Budget with projected revenues of $3,769,646
• Proposed FY 2026 total expenditures of $5,333,623
• Budgeted $3,271,360 for personnel
• Budgeted $1,157,000 for capital outlay
• $100,000 allocation for gang intervention and prevention grant program (line item 208-040-101-6245)

The Citizen's Oversight Committee met on June 18, 2025 and approved its agenda. The committee also approved a review of the Measure S Expenditure Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 to confirm compliance with funding requirements. No vote tallies were recorded for either action. The meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.

• Approved agenda (vote tally not recorded)
• Approved review of Measure S Expenditure Plan for FY2026 (vote tally not recorded)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget. The body will also determine if the Utility User’s Tax should continue for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Public hearing for the FY 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget
• Determination on continuing the Utility User’s Tax for FY 2025-2026
• $15,000 easement acquisition for the Almond Avenue Reconstruction Project at 1316 Bethel Avenue
• Agreement for interim legal services with Aleshire and Wynder, LLP

The City Council adopted Resolution 2025-42 to continue the Utility User’s Tax for fiscal year 2025‑26. It also adopted Resolution 2025-41 approving a right‑of‑way easement at 1316 Bethel Avenue and approved an interim legal services agreement with Aleshire and Wynder, LLP. The Council approved the remaining consent‑calendar items and gave staff specific directions on several budget provisions.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-42 to continue the Utility User’s Tax (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-41 approving Right of Way Agreement for 1316 Bethel Ave (unanimous vote)
• Approved Agreement for Interim Legal Services with Aleshire and Wynder, LLP (vote not recorded)
• Approved remaining items on the Consent Calendar (unanimous vote)
• Directed staff to keep the General Fund Restricted Reserve Policy unchanged
• Directed staff to retain ARPA fund usage as proposed and revisit on June 27
• Directed staff to keep the $800,000 Council Member projects fund and revisit on June 27
• Directed staff to fund the allocated police officer position and restore $24,000 newsletter mailing budget

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending the city code regarding the parking and storing of recreational vehicles on residential property and city streets. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and equipment purchases.

• Ordinance No. 2025-05 to revise parking limitations for recreational vehicles
• Contract for Local Streets Improvement Project CIP 24-02 to Emmett Valley Construction Inc. for $425,249.20
• On-call architectural and engineering services agreement with Yamabe and Yorn Engineering exceeding $4 million
• Purchase of an Avant M855 for $86,535.05 using SB 1383 grant funds
• Up to $40,000 for surveillance camera hardware at JFK, Cesar Chavez, Faller, and Jenni Parks

The council approved several items on the consent calendar, including the FY 25126 SB1 project list and a $5,425,249.20 contract for a local streets improvement project. It also authorized purchases of an Avant M855 vehicle for $96,394.46, a surveillance camera package up to $40,000, and a five‑year A&E services agreement up to $4 million. Additionally, the council adopted a parking ordinance amendment (Ordinance No. 2025‑05). All approvals were unanimous among the members present.

• Approved minutes of the May 15, 2025 council meeting
• Approved the Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB 1) project list for FY 25126
• Awarded $5,425,249.20 contract to Emmett Valley Construction Inc. for Local Streets Improvement Project CIP 24‑02; approved $42,500 contingency; authorized City Manager to sign
• Authorized purchase of an Avant M855 for $96,394.46 using SB 1383 grant funds
• Approved on‑call Architectural and Engineering service agreement with Yamabe and Yom Engineering, up to $4 million for five years
• Approved sole‑source purchase agreement up to $40,000 with Surveillance Integration of Fresno for park camera hardware and related professional services; authorized City Manager to execute
• Approved Parking Ordinance Revision (Ordinance No. 2025‑05) amending sections 70‑61 and 70‑62 of the code
• Approved the meeting agenda as posted

City Council

The City Council meeting originally scheduled for June 5, 2025, has been rescheduled. The meeting will now take place on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 6:00 pm.

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizen's Oversight Committee will discuss a proposed sole source purchase agreement to upgrade surveillance hardware in city parks. The body will determine if the project is an authorized expense for the Public Safety Sales Tax.

• Proposed $40,000 contract with Surveillance Integration of Fresno for camera hardware
• Surveillance upgrades for JFK Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Faller Park, and Jenni Park
• Approval of May 6, 2025, meeting minutes

The Citizen’s Oversight Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the May 6 meeting, each with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It also approved a sole‑source purchase agreement with Surveillance Integration of Fresno for new Avigilon cameras at JFK, Cesar Chavez, Faller, and Jenni Parks, not to exceed $40,000, funded by the Public Safety Sales Tax. All three actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 6 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved sole‑source $40,000 camera contract for four parks (4-0)

City Council

The Sanger City Council will consider adopting a zoning ordinance to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element, modifying chapters 82 and 90 of the city code. The council will hold a public hearing on annexing property into Community Facilities District 2005-1 and levying a special tax. Other items include approving a $73,340 traffic signal equipment purchase for Bethel and Almond, and spending $41,839 on fire department security upgrades. The council will also receive an update on emergency repairs at the wastewater treatment plant and consider continuing the emergency declaration.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-04 for zoning text amendment to implement 6th Cycle Housing Element
• Public hearing on Annexation No. 6 into Community Facilities District 2005-1 with special tax levy and election
• Authorization of $73,340 purchase of traffic signal equipment from Jam Services for Bethel and Almond project
• Approval of $41,839 sole source expenditure for fire department security access control system
• Continuation of emergency declaration for wastewater treatment plant repairs

The council adopted Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2025‑01, waiving a second reading to implement the city’s 6th Cycle Housing Element. It approved the Bethel and Almond Traffic Signal Project, authorizing $75,340 in purchases from Jam Services, and approved a $41,839 sole‑source contract to upgrade fire‑department security access. The council also approved annexations to the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District and to Community Facilities District 2005‑1, authorizing a special tax levy and certifying a one‑yes‑vote election result.

• Adopted Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2025‑01 to implement 6th Cycle Housing Element (unanimous)
• Approved Bethel and Almond Traffic Signal Project, authorizing $75,340 purchase from Jam Services (AYES: Martinez, Hurtado, Montelongo)
• Approved fire department security upgrade, sole‑source $41,839 contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑36 initiating annexation into Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2, Area 1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑37 annexing territory to Community Facilities District 2005‑1 and authorizing special tax levy (unanimous)
• Certified election for Annexation No. 6 with 1 yes vote, 0 no votes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑35 continuing emergency declaration for wastewater treatment plant repairs (unanimous)
• Approved remaining items on Consent Calendar after pulling item F‑8 (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special meeting with a closed session to consider the appointment or employment of a City Attorney. No other substantive items are on the agenda. The meeting opens with a public forum for comments on closed session items only, then proceeds to closed session.

• Closed session under Gov Code Sec 54957 for public employee appointment/employment: City Attorney

The council approved the agenda as posted. Council Member Montelongo moved to approve it, Council Member Hurtado seconded, and the motion passed unanimously with votes from Gonzalez, Hurtado, Montelongo, and Melendez. No other actions were taken; the closed session reported no reportable action.

• Approved agenda (4-0)

Youth Council

This is a procedural meeting of the Sanger Youth Council. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, discussion of youth council updates and a recruitment calendar, and an upcoming Jensen Ave. clean-up event (already held). No substantive ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from prior Youth Council meeting
• Discussion of Youth Council updates (no details provided)
• Presentation and discussion of calendar for recruitment and exposure
• Jensen Ave. clean-up event listed (past date: April 18, 2025)

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 business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items discussed

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizen's Oversight Committee will consider affirming a $41,839 expenditure from Public Safety Tax (Measure S) funds to replace Fire Department door locks with a modern access control system from Surveillance Integration. The committee will also approve the minutes from its March 4, 2025 meeting. Public comment will be accepted on items not on the agenda.

• Affirm $41,839 for Fire Department security improvements using Measure S funds
• Approve minutes of the March 4, 2025 regular meeting
• Replace current door locks with an access control system and add a security camera in the lobby
• Public forum for comments on subjects within the committee's jurisdiction

The Citizen’s Oversight Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting. Finally, the committee approved a $41,839 expenditure to replace fire department door locks with an access‑control system.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved $41,839 fire department door lock upgrade (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning ordinance text amendment to implement the city's 6th Cycle Housing Element. The body will also consider several maintenance district assessments and equipment purchases.

• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2025-01 to implement 6th Cycle Housing Element
• Purchase of three ABBA bare pump assemblies not to exceed $105,000
• Budget amendment of $173,000 for Public Provider – Ground Emergency Medical Transport (PP-GEMT) program
• Three-year lease renewal for Boys and Girls Club of Fresno County at the Sanger Community Center
• Resolutions to levy and collect assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 1 and No. 2

The council approved resolutions to adopt engineer reports and levy assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts 1 and 2, renewed the Boys and Girls Club lease, authorized a $105,000 purchase of ABBA pump assemblies, and approved a $173,000 budget amendment for the PP‑GEMT program. It also approved a zoning ordinance amendment to implement the city’s 6th Cycle Housing Element and continued the annexation hearing for Tract 6431, Phase 1.

• Approved engineer report and levy assessments for Landscaping & Lighting District 1 (Res 2025‑30 & 2025‑31) – vote 4-0
• Approved engineer report and levy assessments for Landscaping & Lighting District 2 (Res 2025‑32 & 2025‑33) – vote 4-0
• Approved three‑year lease renewal with the Boys and Girls Club of Fresno County – vote 4-0
• Authorized purchase of three ABBA bare pump assemblies up to $105,000 – vote 4-0
• Approved $173,000 budget amendment for the PP‑GEMT program – vote 4-0
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2025‑01 to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element – vote 4-0
• Continued public hearing on Annexation No. 6 (Tract 6431, Phase 1) to May 15, 2025 – vote 4-0

City Council

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations. The body will also discuss price and terms for the acquisition of three specific real property parcels.

• Labor negotiations with Sanger General Employees, Middle Management, Police, and Firefighters associations
• Property negotiation for APN 315-040-57
• Property negotiation for APN 315-021-18
• Property negotiation for APN 315-040-27 and 315-040-28

The council approved the agenda as posted by a motion from Council Member Montelongo, seconded by Council Member Hurtado. The vote was 3-0 in favor, with two members absent. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved agenda (3-0)

Planning Commission

The City of Sanger Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 24, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted.

City Council

The Sanger City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment to implement the state-mandated 6th Cycle Housing Element, updating Chapters 82 and 90 of the city code. Among consent items, the council will consider awarding a $3,032,297 contract to West Valley Construction for the Tombstone Territory Water Connection Project and approving an additional $1.6 million for emergency repairs at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. Other actions include zoning map changes near Cherry Avenue and J Street and at 1719 7th Street, as well as right-of-way acquisitions for the Somerset Subdivision.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 2025-01 to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element, amending housing-related code sections
• Award of $3,032,297 contract to West Valley Construction for Tombstone Territory Water Connection Project, plus $303,200 contingency
• Authorization for $1.6 million additional amendment with Rockeez Engineering for emergency repairs at the Wastewater Industrial Facility, plus $633,410 budget amendment
• Adoption of Ordinance 2025-02 rezoning properties near Cherry Avenue and J Street from R-1-6 to RM-2.5 (low-density multi-family)
• Adoption of Ordinance 2025-03 rezoning 1719 7th Street, 706 De Witt Ave, 701 West Ave, and 707 West Ave from C-P to C-3 (central commercial)

The City Council approved a $3,032,297 water connection contract with West Valley Construction and a $303,200 contingency. It also adopted two zoning map amendments, authorized out‑of‑state travel for two council members, and approved contracts for parks planning and wastewater repairs. Additional actions included a right‑of‑way acquisition, continuation of a local emergency declaration, and a $633,410 budget amendment.

• Approved Tombstone Tenancy Water Connection contract $3,032,297 + $303,200 contingency (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HUKIADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ)
• Approved Right‑of‑Way Acquisition for Bethel & North Avenues (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HUKIADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment 2024‑04 changing Cherry Ave & J St from R‑1‑6 to RM‑2.5 (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HUKIADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment 2024‑06 changing several parcels from C‑P to C‑3 (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HUKIADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for Councilmembers Hurtado and Melendez to NALEO conference, $4,000 total (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HUKIADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ)
• Approved Professional Services Contract with Conservation Technix for Parks & Recreation Master Plan (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HUKIADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ)
• Approved continuation of local emergency for wastewater facilities (Resolution No.2025‑28) (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HUKIADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ)
• Approved amendment to Primary Effluent Pump Chambers Agreement up to $1.6 M and budget amendment $633,410 (Resolution No.2025‑29) (GONZALEZ, MARTINEZ, HUKIADO, MONTELONGO, MELENDEZ)

City Council

The Sanger City Council special meeting scheduled for April 17, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

City Council

The Sanger City Council will vote on appointing Michael Salvador as Interim Police Chief and Rebecca Padron as Interim City Clerk/Executive Assistant. They will also consider a software contract with Tyler Technologies for Enterprise ERP (MUNIS), a lease agreement for office space at 1713-1717 N. 7th Street, and accept a $20,000 grant from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Additionally, the council will initiate proceedings for annual assessments for two landscaping and lighting maintenance districts and authorize out-of-state travel for the mayor.

• Appoint Michael Salvador as Interim Police Chief (Resolution 2025-26)
• Appoint Rebecca Padron as Interim City Clerk/Executive Assistant (Resolution 2025-25)
• Approve agreement with Tyler Technologies for Enterprise ERP (MUNIS) software
• Approve lease agreement with Delta Property Management for three suites at 1713, 1715, 1717 N. 7th Street
• Accept $20,000 grant from San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District

City Council

The Sanger City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss two items: real property negotiations for an apartment property (APN 322-030-36) and labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations. The public forum is limited to closed session items only. No other business items are on the agenda.

• Closed session conference with real property negotiators regarding APN 322-030-36, negotiating party Ben Jue Jr., Trustee; subject: price and terms.
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for Sanger General Employees Organization, Middle Management, Police Officers Association, Firefighters Association, Stationary Engineers Local 39, and unrepresented/confidential/executive employees.
• City Attorney report from closed session expected after.

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The Citizen's Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for April 1, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

• No items; meeting cancelled.

Planning Commission

The Sanger Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit for Set Free Sanger to hold church services at 615 Academy Avenue, and a zoning ordinance text amendment to implement State-mandated Housing Element Programs 5 and 16. The commission will also vote to approve meeting minutes from August, October, and January.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit CUP 2025-01 for Set Free Sanger church services at 615 Academy Avenue (APN 317-104-03)
• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA 2025-01 to update Chapter 90 per Housing Element Programs 5 and 16
• Approval of minutes from August 22, 2024, October 24, 2024, and January 23, 2025 Planning Commission meetings

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a solid waste rate increase under Proposition 2018 and consider two zoning map amendments: rezoning two parcels near Cherry and J Street from single-family to multi-family, and rezoning four properties at 7th Street and De Witt/West Avenues from office to central commercial. Other notable items include creating a paramedic training program funded by a $20,000 Measure S budget amendment and approving an agreement for retail recruitment services.

• Second reading of ZOA 2024-04 to rezone APNs 325-090-58 and 325-090-61 at Cherry Avenue and J Street from R-1-6 to RM-2.5 (Low Density Multi-Family)
• Second reading of ZOA 2024-06 to rezone 1719 7th St, 706 De Witt Ave, 701 West Ave, and 707 West Ave from C-P to C-3 (Central Commercial)
• Public hearing on Proposition 2018 Solid Waste Rate Hearing (rate increase)
• Approval of Resolution 2025-19 creating a Paramedic Training Program and a $20,000 budget amendment from Measure S
• Approval of Agreement with Retail Strategies for retail recruitment professional services

The council approved the agenda with items D-1 and E-1 postponed to the next meeting. It adopted the consent calendar except for items G-7 and G-4, which were considered separately. The council approved two zoning ordinance map amendments, a solid waste rate hearing, a transportation grant resolution, a paramedic training program, and a retail recruitment services contract.

• Approved agenda with items D-1 and E-1 moved (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar except G-7 and G-4 (4-0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment 2024-04 and 2024-06 (4-0)
• Approved Proposition 2018 Solid Waste Rate Hearing (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-18 for Surface Transportation Block Grant and CMAQ (4-0)
• Approved establishment of Paramedic Training Program for the Fire Department (4-0)
• Approved Retail Recruitment Professional Services contract (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting focused on a closed session. The primary purpose is to conduct conferences with labor negotiators representing various city employee organizations.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for Sanger General Employees Organization, Sanger Middle Management Organization, Sanger Police Officers Association, Sanger Firefighters Association, Stationary Engineers Local 39, and other employee groups

The Sanger City Council held a special meeting on March 19, 2025, with only three of five members present. The council approved the agenda and entered closed session for labor negotiations, but reported nothing from that session. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda as posted (3-0)
• Adjourned to closed session for labor negotiations
• Reported nothing from closed session

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session focused on closed session items. Discussions include labor negotiations, a liability claim, and a performance evaluation.

• Labor negotiations with Sanger General Employees Organization, Sanger Firefighters Association, and Unrepresented/Confidential Employees
• Liability claim from Destinee Gardeazabal
• Performance evaluation of the City Manager

The Sanger City Council held a special meeting on March 6, 2025, primarily in closed session. They rejected a liability claim by Destinee Gardeazabal with a 4-0 vote, with Council Member Melendez absent. No reportable action was taken on labor negotiations, and the City Manager performance evaluation continued without a reportable outcome.

• Rejected liability claim by Destinee Gardeazabal (4-0, Melendez absent)
• No reportable action on labor negotiations with employee organizations
• Continued City Manager performance evaluation in closed session, no reportable action

City Council

The Sanger City Council will vote on starting the annexation of Tract 6431, Phase 1 (147 single-family homes) into Community Facilities District 2005-1, which funds public safety and park maintenance. A public hearing is set for May 1, 2025. Other action items include accepting a $5,211 homeland security grant, approving an auditing contract, and authorizing purchases for a sewer jetter and a fire-department breathing-apparatus fill station.

• Initiate proceedings to annex Tract 6431 (147 units) into CFD 2005-1, with public hearing scheduled May 1, 2025
• Accept $5,211 grant from FY 2025 State Homeland Security Grant Program
• Approve consulting services agreement with Bryant L. Jolley, CPA for auditing (FY 2023-2027)
• Authorize $78,466 purchase of a self-contained breathing apparatus fill station from Bauer Compressors
• Approve cooperative purchase of a PipeHunter Jetter Trailer from Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc.

The Sanger City Council approved the consent calendar, including resolutions for annexations and contracts, except for items F-5 and F-6 which were considered separately and also approved. Item G-3 (Retail Strategies) was moved to the March 20 meeting. The council also received updates on emergency repairs and approved the purchase of a fire equipment fill station.

• Approved agenda with item G-3 moved to March 20, 2025.
• Approved consent calendar items F-1 through F-4, including annexation proceedings and grant acceptance.
• Approved contract with Bryant L. Jolley, CPA for auditing services (F-5).
• Approved purchase of PipeHunter Jetter Trailer from Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc. (F-6).
• Approved receipt of update on emergency repairs at Waste Water Treatment Plant (G-1).
• Approved purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Fill Station (G-2).
• Moved item G-3 (Retail Strategies) to March 20, 2025 meeting.
• Received consensus to bring forward a resolution declaring pedestrian safety a priority.

City Council

The agenda consists of a presentation of the Environmental Assessment of Public Recreation Spaces (EAPRS) pre-assessment report for 20 parks in Sanger, conducted by the Fresno County Department of Public Health. The report evaluates features such as open space, playsets, sidewalks, and pools, and provides considerations for future park improvements and grant applications. No formal action items are listed; the council is receiving the findings.

• 20 parks assessed: Acacia, Arts, Audry, Brehler Square, Cesar Chavez, Civic Center, Community Center, Faller, Galoostian, Greenwood, Jenni, JFK, Kelly, Medrano, Quality Ave, Rotary Ball, Sam Gutierrez, Sanger Park, Sanger Youth Center, Veterans
• All parks free entry and parking; Community Center Park charges $4 adult/$3 youth for pool
• 14 of 18 parks with open space rated fair condition; 4 excellent (Audry, Kelly, Quality Ave, Veterans)
• 5 parks lack crosswalks: Audry, Faller, Jenni, Rotary Ball, Veterans
• 11 parks have playsets; Veterans Park rated best overall condition

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The committee will swear in newly appointed member Neil Tung and reappointed members Karen James and Al Alfaro, then hold elections for Chairperson, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The consent calendar includes approval of the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Oath of office for new member Neil Tung and reappointed members Karen James, Al Alfaro
• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice Chair
• Election of Secretary
• Approval of February 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The Citizen's Oversight Committee held a regular meeting on March 4, 2025, with three members present and two absent. They administered the oath of office to newly appointed member Neil Tung and reappointed members Karen James and Al Alfaro. The committee elected Al Alfaro as Chairperson, Elizabeth Gonzalez as Vice Chair, and Karen James as Secretary, all by unanimous votes. They also approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting. No public comments or other substantive decisions were made.

• Administered oath of office to Neil Tung, Karen James, and Al Alfaro
• Elected Al Alfaro as Chairperson (4-0)
• Elected Elizabeth Gonzalez as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Elected Karen James as Secretary (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including February 4, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The City of Sanger Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 27, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items

City Council

The Council will consider two zoning map amendments: one to rezone properties at Cherry Avenue and J Street from R-1-6 to RM-2.5 for Sanger Crossing Apartments, and another to rezone properties at 1719 7th Street, 706 De Witt Ave, 701 West Ave, and 707 West Ave from C-P to C-3 to allow more commercial uses. The Council will also receive the FY2022 audit report, which found three material weaknesses and significant delays in financial reporting.

• Rezone Sanger Crossing Apartments (1620 J St, APNs 325-090-58 & 325-090-61) from R-1-6 to RM-2.5 (Ordinance 2025-02)
• Rezone properties at 1719 7th St, 706 De Witt Ave, 701 West Ave, 707 West Ave from C-P to C-3 (Ordinance 2025-03) and adopt General Plan Amendment (Resolution 2025-14)
• Unmodified audit opinion for FY2022, but 3 material weaknesses: financial close, cash/investments, long-term liabilities
• One significant deficiency in grant accounting and reconciliation, and two compliance exceptions
• Audit completion delayed multiple times due to City’s inability to provide a reconciled trial balance

City Council

The Sanger City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning changes: one to rezone two parcels near Cherry Avenue and J Street from single-family to low-density multi-family residential, and another to redesignate four downtown properties from office to central commercial. The council also will vote on a temporary construction easement for the Almond Avenue Reconstruction Project and receive the FY2022 audit report. Consent items include approval of minutes, warrants, payroll, and a police monthly report.

• Public hearing: Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment 2024-04 to rezone APNs 325-090-58 and 325-090-61 near Cherry Avenue and J Street from R-1-6 to RM-2.5
• Public hearing: General Plan Amendment 2024-02 and Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment 2024-06 to redesignate and rezone 1719 7th St, 706 De Witt Ave, 701 West Ave, and 707 West Ave from Commercial-Office to Commercial-Central and from C-P to C-3
• Temporary Construction Easement Acquisition for Almond Avenue Reconstruction Project – Bethel Ave to Greenwood Ave, including property at 2104 Almond Avenue and an amendment for 2540 Almond Avenue
• Introduction of new Police Officers and Record Clerk
• Receive and file Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Audit Financial Report and Single Audit

The Sanger City Council approved two zoning changes: one near Cherry Avenue and J Street (R-1-6 to RM-2.5) and another for properties on 7th St, De Witt Ave, and West Ave (C-P to C-3). Both were approved unanimously with no public comment. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a temporary construction easement for the Almond Avenue project, and received the FY 2022 audit report.

• Approved zoning change for Cherry Ave/J St properties to RM-2.5 (5-0)
• Approved General Plan Amendment and rezoning for 1719 7th St, 706 De Witt Ave, 701 West Ave, 707 West Ave to C-3 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, payroll, and police report (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-13 for temporary construction easement at 2104 Almond Ave (5-0)
• Approved amendment to easement agreement for 2540 Almond Ave (5-0)
• Received and filed FY2022 Annual Audit Financial Report (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting consisting entirely of closed session discussions. The council will confer with labor negotiators for the Sanger General Employees and Firefighters associations, negotiate price and terms for property APN 322-030-36 with trustee Ben Jue Jr., and conduct a performance evaluation of the City Attorney. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Conference with labor negotiators for Sanger General Employees Organization and Firefighters Association
• Real property negotiation for APN 322-030-36 with Ben Jue Jr. (price and terms)
• Performance evaluation of the City Attorney
• Public forum limited to closed session items only

The Sanger City Council held a special meeting on February 20, 2025, approving the agenda as posted. No public comments were made. The council entered closed session for labor negotiations, real property negotiations, and a performance evaluation, but City Attorney Hilda Montoy reported no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM.

• Approved agenda as posted (4-0, Melendez absent)
• No reportable action from closed session

Youth Council

The Sanger Youth Council will meet to nominate and elect youth council positions, and receive a presentation from the Fresno County Department of Public Health on a park assessment. The meeting includes routine procedural items such as call to order, flag salute, and public participation. No consent calendar or report items are listed for discussion.

• Nomination and election of Youth Council positions
• Presentation by Fresno County Department of Public Health on park assessment
• Public participation period for items not on the agenda

Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls

The Sanger Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls meeting scheduled for February 11, 2025, has been cancelled due to lack of a quorum. No business will be conducted.

Public Financing Authority Board (PFA)

The City of Sanger North Academy Corridor Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District, Public Financing Authority Board meeting scheduled for February 11, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items, including updating part-time hourly wages and benefit levels, adopting an ordinance on city manager authority for claims, and approving various easements and contracts. Presentations will be given by The CrisCom Company and Measure S grantees (Boys & Girls Club, SAM Academy, Set Free Sanger). A tabled item on assigning elected officials to boards and committees will also be discussed.

• Update part-time hourly wage rates and benefit levels (Resolution 2025-06)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-01 amending city manager authority on claims against the city
• Accept public utility easement for Newmark Village Apartments Phase 1 (APN 325-030-24S)
• Approve pavement cut moratorium policy (Resolution 2025-11)
• Appoint/reappoint members to Measure S Citizens Oversight Committee and Planning Commission

The Sanger City Council approved a consent calendar with 10 items, including resolutions for CalRecycle grant applications, a budget amendment for MGT Consulting services, and a new Parks & Recreation Director position. The council also tabled the January 16, 2025 meeting minutes and approved assignments for elected officials to various boards and committees. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent calendar items G-2 through G-6, G-9, G-10, G-12 through G-14 (5-0)
• Tabled January 16, 2025 meeting minutes (G-1) to next regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved item G-7: Contract with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for special legal services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-07: Budget amendment for MGT Consulting contract (5-0)
• Approved item G-11: Temporary construction easement for Almond Avenue Reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved item G-15: Claims Authority Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12: Parks & Recreation Director job description and salary (5-0)
• Approved assignments of elected officials to boards, committees, and commissions (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing mid-year progress reports for Measure S youth and arts programs, as well as updates from Set Free Sanger. Public Works is also reporting on the emergency rehabilitation of the Domestic and Industrial Wastewater Facilities.

• Measure S Mid Report: 2024-2025 for Boys & Girls Club gang prevention
• Mid-year report for Mariachi los Caballitos de Sanger and Ballet Folkllorico Los Vaqueros
• Set Free Sanger youth and adult intervention program updates
• Wastewater Treatment Facility rehabilitation progress following July 18, 2024 emergency determination
• Ongoing wastewater needs: Domestic Headworks, Primary Clarifier recoating, and Water Tanks 1 and 2 replacement

City Council

The Sanger City Council is meeting in a special session with only procedural items and closed session. The council will discuss existing litigation (Harris-Raubfogel v. Sanger), labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations, anticipated litigation regarding property at 2301 Richard Avenue, and a liability claim by Sandy Sandoval. No public hearings or action items are on the agenda.

• Existing litigation: Harris-Raubfogel v. Sanger
• Labor negotiations with Sanger General Employees Organization, IUOE Local 39, Sanger Middle Management, Firefighters, Police Officers, and unrepresented employees
• Anticipated litigation: request from Al Alvarado to mediate claim rejected by City for property at 2301 Richard Avenue
• Liability claim by Sandy Sandoval against City of Sanger

The Sanger City Council met in special session and, after closed session, voted 5-0 to reject a liability claim from Sandy Sandoval. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural, including agenda approval and closed-session discussions on litigation and labor negotiations.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0, Melendez absent)
• Rejected Sandy Sandoval's liability claim (5-0)

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 consider two action items: affirming the purchase of a self-contained breathing apparatus fill station for $78,466 and a $20,000 budget amendment for a voluntary paramedic training program. The committee will also approve meeting minutes and review Measure S budget reports as informational items.

• Presentation from Measure S grantees: Boys & Girls Club, SAM Academy, Set Free Sanger
• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024 special meeting
• Affirm $78,466 purchase of SCBA tank fill station from Bauer Compressors via cooperative purchasing
• Affirm $20,000 budget amendment for paramedic training program (tuition and overtime costs)
• Informational review of Measure S budget, revenue, and expenditure reports

The Citizen's Oversight Committee approved the consent calendar, including minutes and informational reports. They affirmed a $78,466 expenditure for a self-contained breathing apparatus fill station and a $20,000 budget amendment for a paramedic training program, both as appropriate uses of Measure S funds. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes of Sept 10, 2025 and Measure S reports (5-0)
• Affirmed $78,466 expenditure for SCBA fill station as appropriate Measure S use (5-0)
• Affirmed $20,000 budget amendment for paramedic training program as appropriate Measure S use (5-0)

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The committee is reviewing mid-year reports for 2024-2025 regarding Measure S funding. Presentations cover youth gang prevention, arts and culture programs, and intervention services. The meeting includes a financial review of the Measure S District Sales Tax fund.

• Measure S mid-year report for Sanger Boys & Girls Club gang prevention programs
• Mid-year report for Mariachi los Caballitos de Sanger and Ballet Folkllorico Los Vaqueros
• Set Free Sanger youth and adult intervention program report
• Measure S District Sales Tax fund budget review with $3,543,300.00 in budgeted sales tax revenue
• Expenditure report including $100,000.00 for gang intervention/prevention

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to change the land use and zoning for four properties (1719 7th St, 706 De Witt Ave, 701 West Ave, 707 West Ave) from Commercial-Office/C-P to Commercial-Central/C-3. Staff recommends approval, citing consistency with downtown goals and a CEQA exemption.

• General Plan Amendment GPA 2024-02 and Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA 2024-06 for properties at 1719 7th St, 706 De Witt Ave, 701 West Ave, 707 West Ave
• Redesignation from Commercial-Office to Commercial-Central land use
• Rezoning from C-P (Administrative and Professional Office) to C-3 (Central Commercial) zone district
• CEQA exemption under Guidelines 15061(b)(3)
• Commission will adopt Resolution No. 2025-01 recommending City Council approval

City Council

The Sanger City Council will hear presentations including the Chamber of Commerce quarterly report and consider a consent calendar with several routine items. Notable actions include a resolution to add three new city positions (Parks & Recreation Director and two street workers), an agreement for environmental analysis of the DR Horton Serenade II residential subdivision, emergency repairs at wastewater treatment plants, and an extension of the Chamber of Commerce contract. The Council will also introduce an ordinance regarding city manager authority on claims and assign members to various boards and commissions.

• Resolution 2025-01 adding one Parks & Recreation Director and two Streets, Parks, Facility workers
• Professional services agreement with Quad Knopf for CEQA analysis of DR Horton Serenade II subdivision
• Resolution 2025-03 declaring emergency at wastewater treatment facilities and authorizing repairs without bidding
• Amendment No. 6 to Chamber of Commerce contract for $6,666.67 per month through June 2025
• Introduction of Ordinance 2025-01 amending city manager authority on claims against the city

The Sanger City Council approved most consent calendar items, including extending the Chamber of Commerce contract, adding new city positions, authorizing out-of-state travel, and ratifying an emergency at wastewater facilities. They also introduced an ordinance amending city manager authority on claims. An item on assigning council members to boards was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved consent calendar items F-1, F-2, F-3, F-5, F-9 (4-0)
• Approved Chamber of Commerce contract extension at $6,666.67/month through June 2025 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-01 adding Parks & Recreation Director and two streets workers (4-0)
• Authorized out-of-state travel to ICSC Las Vegas for four officials (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-02 for CEQA analysis with QK for DR Horton Serenade II (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-03 ratifying wastewater emergency and authorizing repairs without bidding (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-01 on city manager claims authority (4-0)
• Tabled assignments to boards and commissions to next meeting

City Council

This is a quarterly report from the Sanger District Chamber of Commerce presented to the City Council, not a legislative or decision-making agenda. It summarizes community events from October to December 2024, including holiday parades, tree lighting, and ribbon cuttings, along with planned activities for early 2025. No votes, ordinances, or contracts are on the table.

• Downtown Trunk or Treat drew over 3,000 participants and 30 decorated trunks
• Veterans Parade saw a 15% increase in attendance year-over-year
• Toyland Parade reached record crowds and full entry capacity
• Ribbon cuttings held for Mochilicious (December) and Comprehensive Youth Services Neighborhood Resource Center (October)
• Upcoming events include the Blossom Trail Festival & Car Show (Feb 8) and a Women in History celebration (Feb 22)

City Council

The special meeting of the Sanger City Council scheduled for January 16, 2025, at 5 PM has been cancelled. A regular City Council meeting remains scheduled for 6 PM that same day.

Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls

The Commission to Advance the Status of Women and Girls will discuss the future of the commission, now that its $25,000 grant funding has been dissolved and no other revenue has been received. The discussion is informational only; any action will be taken at a future meeting. The commission also will consider approving minutes from its July 2024 regular meeting.

• Staff report notes the commission is unfunded after a $25,000 grant was spent on consultant fees and advertisement items
• Discussion on whether to continue the commission, dissolve it, or seek alternative funding such as General Fund or fundraising
• Commission approved minutes of its July 9, 2024 regular meeting
• The commission met three times in 2024 and participated in a feminine hygiene drive and t‑shirt/backpack distribution

Citizen's Oversight Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Citizen's Oversight Committee for January 7, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The Sanger City Council meeting regularly scheduled for January 2, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting of January 2, 2025 cancelled