Kingsburg public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council reorganized following the November 8, 2022 election, seating new members and electing a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The Council also approved several administrative items, including a new salary chart and water service agreements for properties outside city limits.
- Adopted Resolution 2022-069 declaring November 8, 2022 election results (unanimous)
- Elected Vince Palomar as Mayor
- Elected Brandon Pursell, Jr. as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-070 recognizing Jewel Hurtado (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-071 recognizing Michelle Roman (unanimous)
- Approved 1/1/2023 Salary Chart including cost of living adjustments (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-074 for water connection at 13944 S. Academy Ave (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-075 for water connection at 39802 Road 16 (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved an amended development agreement for a mixed-use residential project at Stone Plaza. The council also adopted a development impact fee report for the 2021-22 fiscal year and ratified the payment of bills.
- Approved amended development agreement for Stone Plaza mixed-use residential project (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-068 regarding Development Impact Fee Report for FY 2021-22 and Five Year SB1693 Report (unanimous voice vote)
- Ratified payment of bills on the check register for November 8, 2022 through November 28, 2022 (unanimous voice vote)
- Pulled item 5.2 (2023 Master Calendar) from the Consent Calendar (unanimous voice vote)
Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board
The Board discussed potential social media outreach using a high school intern and reviewed the January and February event schedules. Members discussed the feasibility of Ladies Night and the Watermelon Festival. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded.
- Discussed hiring a high school volunteer intern for social media outreach
- Discussed scheduling Ladies Night, Fika, or a Sweethearts Stroll for January/February
- Discussed rethinking the Watermelon Festival
- Proposed a February discussion on tree condition, lighting, and electricity sustainability
City Council
The City Council approved a contract with Townsend Public Affairs for grant writing services and authorized a Request for Proposals to update the city's General Plan. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 2022-002 to update building and property maintenance codes.
- Approved contract with Townsend Public Affairs for grant writing services (unanimous)
- Approved Request for Proposals for General Plan Update (unanimous)
- Approved consulting agreement with Kingsburg Elementary Charter School District for after school recreation (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-002 amending Title 15 of the Municipal Code and adopting 2021/2022 building and maintenance codes (unanimous)
- Approved closure of Church Street for Kingsburg Extravaganza events on 12/17/22, 1/14/23, and 2/18/23 (unanimous)
- Approved KPOA MOU Revision for 2022-2024 (unanimous)
- Ratified payment of bills from October 25 through November 7, 2022 (unanimous)
- Amended City Financial Policy to allow investment with California CLASS (unanimous)
Community Services Commission
The Commission approved the published agendas. Director Castaneda provided updates on the Prop 68 grant for restrooms, the dog park design timeline, and a Tri-County Health Care District grant for the Senior Center.
- Approved agendas as published
Economic Development Committee
The committee selected six applicants to create murals at various city locations. Members discussed redesigning a downtown parking lot and a proposal for solar panels behind the library. A community workshop for Draper Street zoning is planned for January.
- Approved May 23, 2022 minutes
- Selected Katy Kemalyan for mural behind library
- Selected Chad Carter for mural on Chicago Title
- Selected Chris Michel for mural on 1543 Marion St.
- Selected Veyna & Gilles for mural on rear of West America building
- Selected Marco Aquino and Valery Butyrsky to discuss versions for Salon Zen and Fugazzis Alley
City Council
The City Council moved to adopt the 2022 California Building Codes and updated international property and swimming pool codes. The council also approved several consent items, including a police grant application and a fire department mutual aid agreement.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2022-002 to adopt 2022 California Building Codes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Resolution 2022-067 for Police Department to apply for San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control Grant (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Fire Department Auto-Aid / Mutual Aid Agreement with Tulare County Fire Department (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved October 19, 2022 Regular Council Meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Ratified payment of bills in the check register for October 11 through October 24, 2022 (unanimous voice vote)
Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board
The Board approved spending up to $1,000 for holiday kickoff marketing. Members discussed expanding BID borders, holiday shopping hours, and the potential for hosting 'Street Eats' events downtown.
- Approved up to $1,000 for holiday kickoff marketing (unanimous voice vote)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee recommended that the City Council hire Townsend Public Affairs for grant writing and lobbying services. The committee also recommended amending the city's financial policy to allow investments with California CLASS.
- Recommended Townsend Public Affairs for grant funding and lobbying services at $7,500 per month (Unanimous)
- Recommended amending city financial policy to allow investment with California CLASS (Unanimous)
- Approved August 23, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)