Kingsburg public meetings in 2024

Community Services Commission

The regular meeting of the Community Services Commission scheduled for December 25, 2024, has been cancelled.

City Council

The Kingsburg City Council will swear in councilmembers after an unopposed election and consider a consent calendar including approval of a police officers MOU and a public service employees MOU for 2025-2027, a salary chart effective 1/1/2025, a property damage settlement of $2,590.22, authorization to purchase a used ambulance for up to $25,000, and adoption of Ordinance 2024-07 amending Title 17 of the municipal code to comply with the adopted Sixth Cycle Housing Element. No items appear on the regular calendar. The council will then meet in closed session to discuss the city manager position.

• Adopting Ordinance 2024-07 to amend various sections of Title 17 for state housing element compliance
• Approving Kingsburg Police Officers Association MOU 2025-2027
• Approving Kingsburg Public Service Employees Association MOU 2025-2027
• Authorizing purchase of a used ambulance and related items not to exceed $25,000 from the equipment reserve fund
• Accepting insurance settlement of $2,590.22 for property damage claims by Angela Tuttle and Gloria Metzler

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will decide on a prezone and annexation for 42.52 acres, a planned unit development (PUD), and a vesting tentative subdivision map for 97 single-family residential lots on 33.27 acres. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from the previous meeting and consider a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. The project is within the North Kingsburg Specific Plan area.

• Approve minutes from the 11/14/2024 meeting
• Consider prezone and annexation of 4 parcels totaling 42.52 acres from Fresno County AE-20 to Kingsburg R-1-7 zone
• Approve Planned Unit Development (PUD 2024-01) for 33.27 acres with single-family homes and open space
• Approve Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (Tract 6480) for 97 single-family lots
• Adopt Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project

The Planning Commission approved the environmental review and recommended annexation, prezoning, a planned unit development, and a vesting tentative map for the Kings Estates V project, which includes 97 single-family residential lots. The commission voted unanimously on the environmental document and resolutions for annexation and prezoning, but the PUD and tract map approvals passed 5-1 with Chairperson Kruper dissenting. The recommendations now go to the Kingsburg City Council for final decisions.

• Approved Initial Study/Mitigated Declaration for annexation, prezone, PUD, and tentative map (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-06 recommending annexation to City of Kingsburg and sanitation district (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-07 prezoning 42.52 acres from AE-20 to R-1-7 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-08 approving PUD 2024-01 (5-1, Kruper no)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-09 approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6480 (5-1, Kruper no)

City Council

The Kingsburg City Council will hold two public hearings: one to award 44 single-family residential unit allocations for 2025 under the Growth Allocation Program, and another to consider amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) and creation of a Housing Element Implementation Overlay for compliance with the 2023-2031 Housing Element. Consent items include approving a side letter with the Kingsburg Professional Firefighters Association and adopting the 2025 Master Calendar. The Council will also interview Planning Commissioner applicants, discuss extraterritorial water service to the C.H. Warlow Safety Roadside Rest Area, and enter closed session regarding the City Manager's employment.

• Public hearing to award 44 single-family residential unit allocations for 2025
• Public hearing on Title 17 zoning amendments and Housing Element Implementation Overlay for housing element compliance
• Approve side letter agreement with the Kingsburg Professional Firefighters Association
• Consider extraterritorial water service connection to C.H. Warlow Safety Roadside Rest Area
• Planning Commissioner applicant interviews

Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board will discuss and possibly take action on several items, including approving previous meeting minutes, funding for Corner Christmas Tree and Downtown Santa, support for You Matter Day, and a proposal for advertising on digital billboards. The meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2024.

• Approve minutes from 11/5/2024 and 11/20/2024 meetings
• Corner Christmas Tree cost – possible action
• Downtown Santa funding for Saturdays in December – possible action
• You Matter Day – Kingsburg Community Education Foundation – possible action
• Advertising/marketing on digital billboards – possible action

Community Services Commission

The Kingsburg Community Services Commission regular meeting scheduled for November 27, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for November 25, 2024, has been cancelled. The provided agenda contains only a notice of cancellation and procedural certifications.

Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board will hold a special meeting with mostly procedural items, including a single informational presentation on new downtown trash cans. No action is required on the presentation. The agenda also includes public comment, future agenda items, and board member reports.

• Presentation of new downtown trash cans (informational, no action needed)

City Council

The Kingsburg City Council will consider routine consent items including approval of minutes, payments, and appointments to various boards and commissions. The regular calendar includes presentations from the Chamber of Commerce and City Engineer, and a legislative update with a possible agreement with Townsend Public Affairs. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations with the Kingsburg Public Service Employees Association and Police Officers' Association.

• Closed session for labor negotiations with KPSEA and KPOA
• Townsend Public Affairs legislative update and agreement consideration
• Roadhouse 99 partial street closure of Smith Street on Dec. 21, 2024
• Kingsburg Community Education Foundation partial Draper Street closure on May 10, 2025
• Mayor appoints 11 members to Downtown Business Improvement District, Planning Commission, Community Service Commission, and Public Safety Committee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal to allocate 44 single-family residential units for 2025 to Joseph Crown Construction and Development, Inc. The body is also considering zoning text amendments and a housing element implementation overlay for the 2023-2031 Housing Element.

• Proposed 44 single-family residential units on 15.03 acres northwest of Klepper between Kamm and Klepper Avenues
• Consideration of Zoning Text Amendments and Housing Element Implementation Overlay for 2023-2031 Housing Element
• Resolution 2024-04 regarding the 2025 housing unit allocation
• Approval of minutes from the 05/09/2024 meeting

Public Safety Committee

The Kingsburg Public Safety Committee will consider approving minutes from August 12, 2024, receive an informational update on the Police Department camera project, and discuss potential uses of committee funds, with possible action. No presentations or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve minutes from the August 12, 2024 meeting
• Police Department Camera Project update (informational only)
• Use of Funds Discussion – possible action on allocating committee funds

City Council

The council will vote on consent items including the final adoption of an ordinance that establishes penalties for unlawful camping on public and private property and obstruction of rights-of-way. Regular calendar items include an update from the Chamber of Commerce and a presentation on space needs assessment proposals. The council will also enter closed session to discuss labor negotiations with police and public service employee associations.

• Final adoption of Ordinance 2024-06 adding Chapter 8.28 to Municipal Code on unlawful camping and obstruction of public rights-of-way
• Approval of 18 budget amendments (Resolutions 2024-044 through 2024-061) as recommended by Finance Committee
• Acceptance of completion for four infrastructure projects: City Wide Park Improvements, Frontage Road Drainage Repair, Mariposa Street Reconstruction, TOD Phase 1
• Declaration of police and public works vehicles and equipment as surplus (Resolution 2024-062)
• Closed session for labor negotiations with Kingsburg Public Service Employees Association (KPSEA) and Police Officers' Association (KPOA)

Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The board will consider approving the October 1 meeting minutes and discuss possible action on the cost of decorating the corner Christmas trees. The October minutes show the board previously approved up to $700 for tree decorating and up to $360 for a holiday kickoff event.

• Approve minutes from the 10/1/2024 meeting
• Discussion and possible action on Corner Christmas Tree cost

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approving August meeting minutes and discuss several items including a proposed agreement to extend city water service to the C.H. Warlow Safety Roadside Rest Area, a sign for the Kingsburg Business Park, a contract with Townsend Public Affairs, space needs assessment proposals, a City Hall facility lease, and FY24 budget amendments.

• Approve minutes from the August 19, 2024 regular meeting
• Discuss agreement with Caltrans to connect C.H. Warlow Safety Roadside Rest Area (northbound Highway 99 near Avenue 384) to city water; estimated monthly water bill $82.09
• Discuss Kingsburg Business Park sign
• Discuss Townsend Public Affairs contract
• Discuss FY24 Budget Amendments

Planning Commission

The Kingsburg City Council and Planning Commission hold a joint workshop to receive a presentation on the Legislative Review and Assessment Report for the General Plan Update. The report identifies state-mandated updates since the 1992 General Plan, including climate adaptation (SB 379) and environmental justice (SB 1000). No action is taken; the item is informational only.

• Presentation and discussion of the Focused General Plan Update Legislative Review and Assessment Report, including vulnerability assessment for extreme heat and drought

City Council

This joint workshop of the Kingsburg City Council and Planning Commission is informational only. The sole agenda item is a presentation on the Legislative Review and Assessment Report for updating the city's General Plan, which was last updated in 1992. The update must incorporate new state requirements for climate adaptation (SB 379) and environmental justice (SB 1000). No decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Presentation of Legislative Review and Assessment Report for General Plan Update (no action required)

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission will review a presentation on the Parks Master Plan from Fresno State. The body will also receive updates on the dog park and inclusive playground projects and elect a Vice Chairperson.

• Parks Master Plan discussion and presentation by Fresno State
• Inclusive Playground discussion and update
• Dog Park discussion and update
• Election of Vice Chairperson

City Council

The Kingsburg City Council meeting scheduled for October 16, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular council meeting is set for November 6, 2024 at 6 PM.

• Meeting cancellation notice posted October 8, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 10, 2024, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The Kingsburg City Council will meet on October 2, 2024, to consider consent and regular agenda items. Actions include adopting Ordinance 2024-05 setting council salaries, approving the 2024-2026 firefighter MOU, and entering a dispatch service agreement with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. The council will also discuss an ordinance addressing unlawful camping and obstruction of public rights-of-way, and accept a donation for the Matioan parcel.

• Adopt Ordinance 2024-05 determining salaries and compensation for City Council members
• Approve Kingsburg Professional Firefighters Association MOU 2024-2026
• Authorize dispatch service and 911 answering services agreement with Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
• Consider Unlawful Camping and Obstruction of Public Rights Of Way Ordinance
• Accept FY 23-24 Streets Project and authorize filing Notice of Completion

Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board will consider approving minutes from September meetings, discuss the budget for Christmas tree decorations, and plan the Christmas kickoff event. The board will also receive informational updates on name badges and a quarterly social media report from Oat & Oak.

• Approve minutes from 9/3/2024 and 9/26/2024 meetings
• Corner Christmas Tree Decoration Budget – possible action
• Christmas Kickoff planning – possible action
• Name Badge Update – informational report
• Oat & Oak Quarterly Update – social media report

Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to discuss possible action on trash can receptacle logos. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the remainder is procedural.

• Trash can receptacle logo discussion — possible action

Community Services Commission

The regular meeting of the Kingsburg Community Services Commission scheduled for September 25, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The City Council will discuss an ordinance regarding salaries and compensation. The body will also receive a police department presentation on a health care district grant and quarterly crime statistics.

• Ordinance determining salaries and compensation
• Kingsburg Health Care District Grant for the Police Department
• Quarterly crime statistics and general police update
• Acceptance of SR 201 RRFB Improvements Project and Notice of Completion
• Ratification of check register for August 27, 2024, through September 9, 2024

Planning Commission

The September 12, 2024 meeting of the Kingsburg Planning Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will consider approving the minutes from its May 31 and June 5, 2024 meetings. The main item is a discussion of cost and financing proposals for the Kingsburg Business Park Highway 99 sign, with possible action to follow.

• Approve minutes from the May 31, 2024 and June 5, 2024 meetings
• Discussion of cost and financing proposals for Kingsburg Business Park Highway 99 sign – possible action

The Kingsburg Economic Development Committee approved the minutes from May 31 and June 5, 2024, and reviewed estimates for the Kingsburg Business Park sign refurbishment. The committee recommended Option 3, which includes a static sign with complete refurbishment and lighting, to be presented to the Finance Committee. No public comments were made, and no future agenda items were suggested.

• Approved minutes from May 31 and June 5, 2024
• Recommended Option 3 for Business Park sign refurbishment (static sign with lighting)

City Council

The Kingsburg City Council will consider adopting Ordinance 2024-04, which adds a chapter to the municipal code to expedite permitting for electric vehicle charging systems. The council will also discuss a request for proposals for a 2024 water rate study, receive updates on the Laurel Street Dog Park and city solar project, and hear a presentation on council compensation. Several consent calendar items include approval of minutes, check register, and a contract with FMAAA for community services.

• Adopt Ordinance 2024-04 to establish expedited permitting procedures for electric vehicle charging systems
• Present and discuss a request for proposals for a 2024 water rate study
• Update on Laurel Street Dog Park improvements
• Update on city solar project
• Presentation on City Council compensation with request for staff direction

Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board is meeting to discuss holiday planning and administrative updates. The board will consider actions regarding the Christmas tree decoration budget and the Christmas kickoff event.

• Corner Christmas Tree Decoration Budget
• Christmas Kickoff planning
• Website update
• Name badge update
• Approval of July 16 and August 16, 2024 meeting minutes

The Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board approved the agenda and minutes from the July 16 and August 16, 2024 meetings. No substantive decisions were made; the board deferred the Christmas tree decoration budget and name badge update to future meetings due to absent members, and discussed Christmas Kickoff planning and website updates.

• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote, all present)
• Approved minutes from 7/16/2024 and 8/16/2024 meetings (voice vote, all present)
• Deferred Christmas tree decoration budget discussion to October
• Deferred name badge update to next meeting

Community Services Commission

The Commission will elect a vice chairperson, receive a presentation on an inclusive playground, approve color selection for the new dog park (lowest bid $1,483,270 from Don Berry Construction), hear updates on a Kingsburg Health Care District grant for senior meals and kitchen remodel, and discuss the 2024 Parks Master Plan.

• Election of vice chairperson
• Inclusive playground discussion and presentation by subcommittee
• Dog park color selection approval (lowest bid $1,483,270; Proposition 68 grant $1,244,000)
• Kingsburg Health Care District Grant Agreement updates (senior hot meals, kitchen remodel)
• Parks Master Plan discussion for upcoming 2024 projects

City Council

The City Council will discuss expediting permits for electric vehicle charging systems and a new lease agreement with UnWired Broadband, Inc. The meeting includes updates on Golden State Blvd. highway construction and code enforcement.

• Ordinance 2024-04 to expedite permitting for electric vehicle charging systems
• New lease agreement with UnWired Broadband, Inc.
• Automatic aid agreement between Kingsburg and Selma Fire Departments
• Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant Application candidate project
• Kingsburg Health Care Grant for the Fire Department

The Kingsburg City Council appointed incumbents Laura North (District 2) and Brandon Pursell (District 3) to their council seats, canceling the November 5, 2024 election for those districts because they were unopposed. The council also accepted a $405,000 annual grant from the Kingsburg Healthcare District for three years to fund firefighter/paramedic positions. Several routine items were approved on the consent calendar, including an EV charging ordinance introduction and a fire department mutual aid agreement.

• Appointed Laura North to Council District 2 (Resolution 2024-040, unanimous)
• Appointed Brandon Pursell to Council District 3 (Resolution 2024-041, unanimous)
• Accepted $405,000/year for 3 years from Kingsburg Healthcare District for firefighter/paramedic costs (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, check register, fire aid agreement, EV ordinance introduction, and UnWired Broadband lease (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2024-04 for expedited EV charging permits, second reading set for Oct 2, 2024

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing a proposal from Lechowicz & Tseng to conduct a Water Rate Study to evaluate revenue generation and cost recovery for the city's water system. The committee will also discuss City Hall lease options, space needs, and City Council compensation.

• Proposed $29,840 contract with Lechowicz & Tseng for a 2024 Water Rate Study
• Presentation on Space Needs Assessment Proposals
• Discussion regarding City Hall Facility Lease
• Discussion regarding City Council Compensation
• Approval of June 24, 2024 meeting minutes

Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board will discuss and possibly act on the downtown trash can replacement project, which includes funding from a $15,000 micro-grant approved by City Council and potential donations from Mid Valley Disposal. The board previously approved $27,000 for 30 cans and has identified a local vendor, Kings River Casting.

• Discussion and possible action on replacing downtown trash cans (21 containers) with custom 45-gallon receptacles
• $15,000 micro-grant from City Council approved on 8/7/2024 for the project
• Mid Valley Disposal proposed two donation options: $10,000 flat or $40,000 with logo placement
• Vendor Kings River Casting, Inc. of Sanger, CA providing custom blue cans with dala horse engraving, estimated $1,954.11 each
• Goal to deploy new containers before Santa Lucia Festival on December 7, 2024

The Board approved accepting a $40,000 grant from Mid Valley to fund 35 downtown trash cans, with $15,000 from the BID and a $15,000 city micro-grant. The logo design will be approved by Mid Valley and the board chair. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved $40,000 grant from Mid Valley for 35 trash cans (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 BID contribution toward trash can project (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 city micro-grant toward trash can project (unanimous)
• Logo design to be approved by Mid Valley and board chair (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Kingsburg Public Safety Committee will consider approving the minutes from its May 13, 2024 meeting, which documented a decision to allocate funds for police body and vehicle cameras. The committee will also hold a discussion on potential uses of funds, possibly continuing the camera project funding.

• Approve minutes from May 13, 2024 Public Safety Committee meeting
• Discussion on use of committee funds (prior meeting allocated funds for police body/vehicle cameras)

The Kingsburg Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the May 13, 2024 meeting. Members discussed potential uses for committee funds, including forwarding a stop sign request for Washington School to the Traffic Committee and planning to invite the Police Department for an update at the next meeting. No formal decisions were made on fund allocation.

• Approved May 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Discussed forwarding stop sign issue at Washington School to Traffic Committee
• Agreed to invite Police Department to next meeting for update on fund use

City Council

This is a joint workshop of the Kingsburg City Council and Planning Commission to receive a briefing from Provost & Pritchard on the Focused General Plan Update process. No formal decisions will be made; the purpose is to discuss the scope, schedule, and public engagement opportunities for updating the city's 1992 General Plan to meet current state requirements.

• Presentation by Provost & Pritchard on the General Plan Update scope, schedule, and tasks
• Discussion of new state-required elements: Hazard Management and Environmental Justice
• Development of an online GIS mapping tool for land use and zoning data
• Public comment period for residents to learn and provide input on the update process
• Housing Element already approved by Council on July 17, 2024, as part of the broader update

The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint workshop to kick off the update of Kingsburg's General Plan. The consultant presented the project scope, timeline, and state law requirements, with completion projected for fall 2025. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only

Planning Commission

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint workshop to receive a presentation from consultants Provost & Pritchard on the Focused General Plan Update. The General Plan, last comprehensively updated in 1992, will be revised to meet new state requirements including hazard management and environmental justice sections. No formal vote or action is expected; the workshop is for discussion and public input.

• Presentation on General Plan Update process by Provost & Pritchard
• Discussion of scope, schedule, and public involvement opportunities
• No land use changes anticipated
• Project completion targeted for fall 2025
• Public comment period open

City Council

The Kingsburg City Council will consider a consent calendar including sole-source purchases of a Smeal fire engine (up to $950,000) and a Freightliner ambulance ($360,443.24), along with adoption of an updated animal control ordinance. A public hearing is set for the Local Roadway Safety Plan. Other items include a micro-grant for the Business Improvement District and the Senior Center Hot Meal Program. The council will also enter closed session for labor negotiations with the firefighters' union.

• Authorize sole-source purchase of Smeal fire engine from Fire Apparatus Solutions, not to exceed $950,000
• Authorize sole-source purchase of Freightliner ambulance from Excellence, Inc. for $360,443.24
• Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance 2024-03 amending Chapter 6.04 of the Kingsburg Municipal Code on dogs and other animals
• Public hearing to adopt the Local Roadway Safety Plan
• Consider micro-grant application for the Business Improvement District

The Kingsburg City Council adopted the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) in a 3-1 vote, with Mayor Pursell dissenting and Council Member North absent. The plan is required to qualify for state traffic safety grants. The council also approved a $15,000 micro-grant for downtown trash receptacles and transitioned the Senior Center hot meal program to staff-prepared meals.

• Adopted Local Roadway Safety Plan (3-1, Mayor Pursell no)
• Approved $15,000 micro-grant for downtown trash receptacles (unanimous)
• Transitioned Senior Center hot meal program to staff-prepared meals (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $950,000 fire engine purchase and $360,443 ambulance purchase
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-03 amending animal code (dogs and other animals)
• Designated voting delegates for League of California Cities conference
• Cancelled October 16, 2024 regular council meeting
• Accepted Treasurer's Report for April-June 2024

Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board meeting scheduled for August 6, 2024, was cancelled.

Community Services Commission

The July 24, 2024 regular meeting of the Kingsburg Community Services Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for July 22, 2024, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The Kingsburg City Council will hold a continued public hearing on General Plan Amendment 2024-01 to adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element, required by state law. They will also consider a contract award for the Transit Oriented Development Phase 1 project. Consent items include adoption of the Fresno County Regional Active Transportation Plan, an amendment for Mariposa Street Reconstruction using CDBG funds, submission of Measure 'C' claim forms, and introduction of an animal ordinance. The meeting will conclude with a closed session for labor negotiations with the Kingsburg Professional Firefighters Association.

• Public hearing continued from June 19 on General Plan Amendment 2024-01 adopting the 2023-2031 Housing Element
• Transit Oriented Development Phase 1 project contract award
• Adoption of Resolution 2024-037 for the Fresno County Regional Active Transportation Plan
• Authorization to execute Amendment No. 1 for CDBG Mariposa Street Reconstruction project
• Introduction of Ordinance 2024-03 amending Chapter 6.04 on dogs and other animals

Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board will consider approving prior meeting minutes and discuss several action items. Notable discussions include a website update, a downtown trash can purchase with a $1,954.11 estimate, a potential presentation to the City Council, and name badges for board members at events.

• Approve minutes from June 4 and July 2, 2024 meetings
• Website update discussion (possible action)
• Downtown trash can discussion with $1,954.11 quote from Kings River Casting (possible action)
• Potential general update presentation to City Council (possible action)
• BID board member name badges for events (possible action)

Planning Commission

The Kingsburg Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 11, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items were listed for this session.

City Council

The Kingsburg City Council meeting scheduled for July 3, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board will discuss downtown trash cans and a potential update presentation to the City Council. The board will also consider providing shirts or badges for members during events.

• Discussion regarding downtown trash cans
• Potential general update presentation to Council by Carpenter
• Proposal for BID board member shirts or badges for events

Community Services Commission

The Commission will review a presentation on an inclusive playground and a financial analysis for the dog park. The meeting also includes updates regarding the Kingsburg Health Care District Grant Agreement.

• Inclusive Playground discussion and presentation
• Dog Park updated financial analysis
• Kingsburg Health Care District Grant Agreement updates
• Approval of March 22, 2024 meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The committee will consider requests for proposals regarding a water rate study, development impact fee updates, and a City Hall site assessment. Members will also discuss an update on highway commercial signs in the Kingsburg Business Park.

• Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Water Rate Study to evaluate system costs and revenue
• Request for Proposals (RFP) for Development Impact Fee Update and Nexus Study
• Request for Proposals (RFP) for City Hall Site Needs Assessment and Alternatives Analysis
• Update on Kingsburg Business Park Highway Commercial Signs

City Council

The City Council, Public Financing Authority, and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency will meet to consider the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a General Plan amendment for the city's housing element and landscaping assessments.

• Award of $989,270.00 to Don Berry Construction for Laurel Street Dog Park Improvements
• Public hearing for the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year Recommended Executive Budget
• General Plan Amendment 2024-01 regarding the 2023-2031 Housing Element
• Ordinance 2024-02 amending property maintenance standards and appeals process
• Approval of the proposed Wage Schedule for 07/01/2024

Planning Commission

The Kingsburg Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 13, 2024, was cancelled.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will discuss options for the Kingsburg Business Park highway sign. The committee will also review a draft regarding committee restructuring.

• Discussion of Business Park Highway Sign Plan
• Review of committee restructuring draft
• Sign refurbishment quote option 1: $351,287.95
• Sign refurbishment quote option 2: $393,940.88
• Sign refurbishment quote option 3: $82,880.09

Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board will discuss marketing collaborations and website performance updates. The agenda also includes discussions regarding downtown trash cans and potential presentations to the City Council.

• Swedish Coffee Roaster (Oat & Oak) collaboration
• Webpage and Five Performance updates
• Downtown trash can discussion
• Potential presentation to City Council
• BID board member shirts or badges

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding residential housing unit allocations and a new master fee schedule for various city departments. Additionally, the council plans to award contracts for Mariposa Street reconstruction and drainage repairs.

• Awarding Mariposa Street Reconstruction Project to RJ Berry Jr, Inc for $347,009.00
• Awarding Frontage Road Drainage Repair Project to Tosted Asphalt, Inc for $33,244.92
• Public hearing on 2024 residential housing unit allocations
• Public hearing on the master fee schedule for Public Works, Fire, and Community Development
• Resolution regarding the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election

Economic Development Committee

The Kingsburg Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss a highway sign plan for the city-owned Business Park and a proposed restructuring of city committees. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the February 8, 2024 meeting and public comments.

• Business Park Highway Sign Plan discussion
• Committee Restructuring discussion
• Approval of February 8, 2024 meeting minutes

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission meeting scheduled for May 22, 2024, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The Kingsburg City Council will hear informational presentations on the 1% Public Safety Sales Tax (Measure E), the draft 2024/2025 Capital Improvement Plan and streets update, and a City Hall space needs assessment. The council will also consider consent items including accepting $47,590 in healthcare district funding for a fire department training prop, approving assessment district resolutions, and a media services agreement. The meeting will close with a labor negotiation session and a discussion of potential litigation.

• Accept $47,590 from Kingsburg Healthcare District for Fire Department Community Risk Reduction Trailer/prop
• Adopt resolutions for Assessment District No. 93-01 annual levy for FY 2024/25
• Approve agreement with Kingsburg Media Foundation for master services
• Informational presentation on Measure E public safety sales tax
• Informational presentation on draft Capital Improvement Plan and streets update

Public Safety Tax (Measure E) Citizens Oversight Committee

The Public Safety Tax (Measure E) Citizens Oversight Committee will hear updates from the Police and Fire departments and consider accepting the 2024-25 budget plan for the voter-approved 1% sales tax. The proposed budget projects $2.9 million in revenue and $3.1 million in expenses, with a projected fund balance of $118,515 by June 30, 2025. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 15, 2023 meeting.

• Proposed 2024-25 Measure E budget: $2,895,754 revenue, $3,087,199 expenses, projected fund balance $118,515
• Police budget: $1,887,751 including $48,000 for patrol cars and $80,000 for body-worn cameras
• Fire budget: $1,199,448 including $100,000 for a fire engine and $20,000 for emergency operations plan
• Accept budget plan in compliance with Resolution No. 2018-051
• Approve minutes from May 15, 2023 meeting

Public Safety Committee

The Kingsburg Public Safety Committee will meet to approve minutes from the March 18, 2024 meeting, receive an update on police body and vehicle cameras, and discuss the use of funds. The agenda includes public comments and other business, but no specific decisions or proposals are detailed.

• Police body and vehicle camera update
• Use of funds discussion
• Approve minutes from March 18, 2024 meeting

Planning Commission

The Kingsburg Planning Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of General Plan Amendment 2024-01, which adds the 2023-2031 Housing Element to the General Plan, along with a CEQA addendum. They will also consider recommending the award of 25 housing allocation units for 99 units of senior affordable housing. The Housing Element is state-mandated and has received conditional approval from the state Department of Housing and Community Development.

• General Plan Amendment 2024-01: 2023-2031 Housing Element (6th Cycle) inclusion
• CEQA addendum to General Plan EIR for Housing Element Update
• Award 25 housing allocation units for 99 senior affordable housing units
• Housing Element RHNA: 882 units (248 very low-income, 161 low-income, 150 moderate, 323 above moderate)
• Cost sharing for Housing Element update not to exceed $122,421

Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a proposal from Oat and Oak for social media management, updates on the webpage and Five performance, and a discussion on downtown trash cans. The board will also consider requests from the Chamber of Commerce for a downtown shopping map and a food truck event partnership, as well as potential general update presentations to the City Council and board member shirts or badges for events.

• Oat and Oak Proposal (possible action) - social media management services
• Downtown Trash Can Discussion (possible action)
• Chamber request of a map of downtown shopping - Carpenter (possible action)
• Chamber request to partner for food truck event – Carpenter (possible action)
• BID board member shirts or badges for events (Buckner) (possible action)

Finance Committee

The Kingsburg Finance Committee will discuss and possibly act on a City Hall space needs assessment, the draft FY2025 Capital Improvement Project list, and an update on animal control services. The committee may recommend that the City Council authorize developing a request for proposals for the assessment, which staff estimates will cost $50,000-$75,000. The meeting also includes approval of the April 1, 2024 minutes and public comments.

• City Hall space needs assessment: staff recommends committee recommend council authorize RFP development; estimated cost $50,000-$75,000
• FY2025 Draft Capital Improvement Project list presentation and possible action
• Animal Control Services update presentation and possible action
• Approval of minutes from April 1, 2024 Finance Committee meeting

City Council

The Kingsburg City Council will vote on several routine consent items, including a $893,187.50 contract for the 2024 Streets Project and two sole-source purchases for fire department planning and data analysis. In the regular calendar, the council will hear presentations and take possible action on the fiscal year 2023 financial statements, a senior center kitchen remodel, city-wide park improvements, and adoption of the 2024 Emergency Operation Plan.

• Award 2024 Streets Project to Don Berry Construction, Inc. for $893,187.50
• Authorize sole-source purchase with M.E.D. Enterprises for fire strategic planning
• Authorize sole-source purchase with FireStats, LLC for GIS and data analysis
• Consider financial statements for year ended June 30, 2023
• Adopt 2024 Emergency Operation Plan

Economic Development Committee

The Kingsburg Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 9am has been canceled. The agenda provides no other business items.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The Kingsburg City Council will hear a total compensation study, consider pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit plans, and receive a police crime statistics report. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as minutes, check registers, and adoption of street cutting and utility undergrounding policies. The meeting will also include a closed session on real property negotiations.

• Total Compensation Study presentation by Gallagher Consultant Kari Mercer
• Pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit Plans discussion
• Crime Statistics Report for January–March 2024 and Police Department update
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-020 (Street Cutting Policy) and No. 2024-021 (Utility Undergrounding Policy)
• Closed session: real property negotiation at 1483 Avenue 396

Planning Commission

The Kingsburg Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 11, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

City Council

The Kingsburg City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 3, 2024, with key items including a proposed sale of exempt surplus real property and a sanitation rate study and budget discussion. The council will also swear in Interim Fire Chief John Binaski and consider routine consent items such as approving minutes, paying bills, and accepting completed construction projects.

• Proposed sale of exempt surplus land (staff report by Public Works Director Daniel Galvez)
• SKF Sanitation Rate Study & Budget Discussion (informational, no action needed)
• Swearing in of Interim Fire Chief John Binaski
• Accept Madsen Avenue Rehabilitation Project and file Notice of Completion
• Accept 12th & 18th Avenue Sidewalks Project and file Notice of Completion

Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board will discuss the FY 2024/2025 budget, trash cans on Draper Street, temporary banners for 'coming soon' businesses, and Narcan administration in businesses. They will also approve minutes from the March 5, 2024 meeting. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no listed action items.

• Budget discussion for FY 2024/2025
• Trash cans on Draper Street discussion
• Temporary banners for 'coming soon' BID businesses
• Narcan administration in businesses
• Approve minutes from 3/5/2024

Finance Committee

The Kingsburg Finance Committee will discuss the expiring communications site lease with UnWired Broadband, Inc. for space on the Downtown Park water tower. The current lease expired March 31, 2024, and UnWired has proposed a new agreement with changes that city staff say do not benefit the city. The committee will provide direction on whether to continue the lease and what terms to negotiate.

• UnWired currently pays $964.51 monthly ($11,574.12 annually) with annual escalation
• Proposed new lease increases rent to $914.51 per month plus $200 monthly utility fee
• New lease includes automatic 5-year renewals and 365-day termination notice, opposed by staff
• Staff recommends limiting equipment, removing city obligations for dedicated circuits and backup power
• City attorney memo identifies 15 substantive changes in new lease that do not benefit the city

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission will review the 2024 Kingsburg Health Care District Grant Cycle and department project timelines. The meeting includes a report and presentation regarding a dog park.

• Kingsburg Health Care District Grant Cycle 2024
• Dog Park report and presentation by Dog Park Sub-Committee
• Community Services Department Grant Update and Project Timelines 2024

City Council

The Kingsburg City Council will vote on routine consent items including an EMS agreement with Fresno County, declaring Fire Engine 143 surplus and selling it to Laton Volunteer Fire Department, and approving street closures for community events. The council will also receive informational updates on the solar project, Golden State Boulevard project, and CalPERS, followed by closed session on labor negotiations and potential litigation.

• Approve Emergency Medical Services Agreement with Fresno County
• Adopt Resolution 2024-018 declaring Fire Engine 143 surplus and approve sale to Laton Volunteer Fire Department
• Approve closure of Ellis Street for Youth Ministries Auction/Dinner on April 19, 2024
• Approve closure of Smith Street for VBS Block Party on August 1, 2024 and Costume Carnival on October 27, 2024
• Adopt Resolution 2024-019 authorizing application for Measure C Transit Oriented Development Grant funding

Public Safety Committee

The Kingsburg Public Safety Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive a general police update, and discuss the use of allocated funds for public safety initiatives. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the police update and fund allocation discussion.

• Approve minutes from November 13, 2023 meeting
• General Police Update
• Use of Funds Discussion

Planning Commission

The Kingsburg Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 14, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

City Council

The Kingsburg City Council will vote on several consent items, including adopting a military equipment use policy for the police department, awarding a $353,830 water main construction contract, and setting interim fire chief compensation. They will also receive informational updates on drone inspections, capital improvements, and city engineer projects.

• Adopt Ordinance 2024-001 approving Kingsburg Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy 708
• Award FY 23-24 Water Main Project to RT Nelson Construction for $353,830
• Adopt resolutions for Chamber of Commerce annual awards (Citizen, Educator, Business, etc.)
• Adopt Resolution 2024-017 setting interim fire chief compensation per CalPERS
• Receive updates on drone inspection program, FY2024 capital improvements, and city engineer projects

Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board will discuss social media management, trash cans on Draper Street, and a possible trolley rental for the Weekend of Wellness event on April 27, 2024. They will also consider approving the minutes from the February 6, 2024 meeting.

• Social media management discussion and possible action
• Trash cans on Draper discussion
• Weekend of Wellness 4/27/2024 (10am-3pm) – Trolley rental possible action
• Approve minutes from 2/6/2024

Community Services Commission

The regular meeting of the Community Services Commission scheduled for February 28, 2024, was cancelled.

Finance Committee

This is a notice of cancellation for the City of Kingsburg Finance Committee regular meeting scheduled for Monday, February 26, 2024. No agenda items or business will be discussed, as the meeting has been cancelled.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Kingsburg City Council will hold a public hearing on the Matoian Annexation (Annexation 2024-01), including pre-zoning and a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The council will also discuss a forgivable loan for Stone Plaza, review the 2023 Building Division report, consider a grant cycle for the Kingsburg Tri-County Health Care District, and receive a crime statistics report. Consent items include adopting a military equipment use policy for the police department and approving a final map for Tract 6421.

• Public hearing on Matoian Annexation (Annexation 2024-01) with pre-zone and Mitigated Negative Declaration
• Introduce Ordinance 2024-001 adopting Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy 708
• Adopt Resolution 2024-008 approving final map for Tract 6421
• Discussion of Stone Plaza forgivable loan and upper floor rehab program
• Building Division Report for calendar year 2023

Planning Commission

The Kingsburg Planning Commission will discuss and possibly approve preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) design concepts, as required by California's AB 1332. The commission will review two floor plans (550 sq ft 1-bedroom and 775 sq ft 2-bedroom) with three elevation styles each, and may forward a recommendation to the City Council. Public comment will be taken.

• Discussion of preapproved ADU plans (AB 1332 compliance)
• Two floor plans: 550 sq ft 1-bedroom/1-bath and 775 sq ft 2-bedroom/1-bath
• Three elevation styles: Mediterranean, Craftsman, Contemporary
• Plans provided at no cost by Fresno Council of Governments
• Possible action: approve design concepts and forward to City Council

Economic Development Committee

The Kingsburg Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss restructuring the committee, a business park highway sign plan, and a Fairfield Inn highway sign opportunity. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the February 6, 2023 meeting. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Approve minutes from February 6, 2023 meeting
• Committee restructuring discussion
• Business Park Highway Sign Plan
• Fairfield Inn Highway Sign Opportunity (quote for electronic message center: $204,326.44 total project cost)

City Council

The Kingsburg City Council will hold its regular meeting with a consent calendar of routine items, including budget amendments, a street closure for the Kingsburg Extravaganza, and rejecting bids for a water main project. The main discussion items are a fiber optic broadband update, a second round of growth management allocations, transportation funding awards, and a major revenue fund update. The council will also enter closed session for labor negotiations.

• Adopt Resolutions 2024-002 through 2024-007 approving budget amendments
• Reject all bids for FY 23-24 Water Main Project and authorize readvertisement
• Approve closure of Church Street for Kingsburg Extravaganza on March 16, 2024
• Adopt minimum qualifications for Police Sergeant and Police Lieutenant
• Consider 2nd round of growth management allocations

Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board will discuss and possibly act on a Five Creative website development proposal, review the BID governing document and budget, and receive a Brown Act presentation. The board will also consider items related to Cal Euphoria and social media management. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes from previous meetings.

• Five Creative website development proposal discussion and possible action
• Cal Euphoria discussion and possible action
• Social media management discussion and possible action
• BID governing document and budget review
• Approve minutes from 11/7/2023 and 12/5/2023

Community Services Commission

The Commission will discuss the upcoming dog park project and the 2024 Kingsburg Health Care District grant cycle. The meeting also includes updates on department grant timelines.

• Kingsburg Health Care District Grant Cycle 2024
• Dog Park discussion and sub-committee presentation
• Community Services Department Grant Update and Project Timelines 2024

Finance Committee

The Kingsburg Finance Committee will discuss and possibly act on the proposed 2024-2025 budget schedule, a forgivable loan request for Stone Plaza, and a mid-year budget amendment. The committee will also approve minutes from the December 18, 2023 meeting. Public comments are invited.

• Proposed 2024-2025 budget schedule for Council adoption on Feb. 7
• Stone Plaza forgivable loan request: owner seeks funds, collateral discussion (1300 Draper St. and 1454 California St.)
• 2023-2024 mid-year budget amendment consideration
• Approval of December 18, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Kingsburg City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the Urban Water Management Plan and consider a contract with Provost & Pritchard for the General Plan update. They will also receive reports on code enforcement and the Tri-County Health Care District grant cycle, plus routine consent items.

• Public hearing to adopt Urban Water Management Plan and submit to DWR
• Consider contract with Provost & Pritchard for General Plan update
• Adopt Resolution 2024-001 declaring police equipment surplus
• Approve check register for Dec 11, 2023 – Jan 8, 2024
• Appoint Paul Kruper to Planning Commission until Nov 2027

Planning Commission

The Kingsburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending approval of the Matoian Annexation, a city-sponsored annexation of 13.18 acres north of the Kingsburg Business Park, along with pre-zoning the property to Highway Commercial and adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The commission will also discuss preapproved accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and approve the minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing on Annexation 2024-01 (Matoian Annexation) for 13.18 acres, including pre-zone to Highway Commercial and Mitigated Negative Declaration
• Annexation includes detachment from Fresno County Fire Protection District, Kings River Conservation District, and Consolidated Irrigation District
• Landowner to donate 3 acres to City for potential new City Hall/Council Chamber facility
• Discussion of preapproved accessory dwelling units (ADUs) with Building Official AJ O'Connell
• Approval of December 19, 2023 meeting minutes

Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board will meet to discuss the event calendar, a 'Five Creative' proposal, and a Blossom Trail update. The agenda also includes reports from board members and other business. A social media report from Oat & Oak is included, detailing December performance and a proposed influencer partnership.

• Event Calendar Discussion
• Five Creative Discussion
• Blossom Trail Update
• Social media report: 97K impressions, 116 net followers in December
• Proposed influencer partnership: hosted stay and $500 gift card/stipend