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 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)

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.

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 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)

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)

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 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 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)

City Council

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 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 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 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)

City Council

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 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 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.

City Council

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 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)

Citizen's Oversight Committee

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 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 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

Citizen's Oversight Committee

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 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

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)

Citizen's Oversight Committee

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 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 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)

City Council

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 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)