Kingsburg public meetings in 2025
50 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Community Services Commission
The scheduled regular meeting of the Kingsburg Community Services Commission on December 24, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. No decisions or proposals were made at this meeting.
Finance Committee
The Kingsburg Finance Committee meeting scheduled for December 22, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The cancellation notice was posted at City Hall at least 72 hours before the meeting as required.
City Council
The Kingsburg City Council meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025 was cancelled. The notice was posted at City Hall at least 72 hours in advance. The next council meeting is set for January 7, 2026 at 6 p.m.
Planning Commission
The Kingsburg Planning Commission will hold an open public hearing on the City’s General Plan Update and General Plan Amendment No. 2025‑02, followed by a presentation by Community Development Director Holly Owen and commission discussion. Commissioners may adopt Resolution No. 2025‑07, which would recommend that the City Council find the amendment consistent with the existing General Plan and approve it. The meeting also includes approval of the minutes from the November 13, 2025 Planning Commission meeting.
- Approval of Planning Commission minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting
- Open public hearing on the City of Kingsburg General Plan Update and General Plan Amendment No. 2025‑02
- Staff report and presentation by Community Development Director Holly Owen
- Consideration of Resolution No. 2025‑07 recommending City Council find the amendment consistent with the General Plan and approve it
The commission could not approve the minutes from the 11/13/2025 meeting because a quorum was not present. The consideration of the General Plan amendment was also postponed and will be rescheduled for January 8. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 pm.
City Council
The council will approve routine items such as minutes, bill payments and the 2026 master calendar, and will appoint six members to the Downtown Business Improvement District board. It will adopt findings on building code modifications and waive the first reading of a major municipal code amendment. The council will hold public hearings to award 88 housing unit allocations to San Joaquin Valley Homes and to consider a planned unit development for 44 single‑family lots. A late claim application will be denied and the December 17 meeting was cancelled.
- Appointment of Leslie Carpenter, Amanda Carrasco, Steve Safarjian, Michele Buckner, Teresa Nino, Julianne Williams, and Penny Kyle to the Downtown Business Improvement District board (terms expire November 2026)
- Adopt Resolution 2025-068 approving express findings that building code and fire code changes are needed due to local conditions
- Waive first reading of Ordinance 2025-06 amending Title 15 of the Municipal Code and adopting California Code of Regulations Title 24, 2025 edition
- Public hearing to award 88 housing unit allocations to San Joaquin Valley Homes (Resolution 2025-065)
- Public hearing to approve Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and PUD for 44 single‑family residential lots (Resolutions 2025-066 and 2025-067)
The Kingsburg City Council approved the consent calendar, including the November 19, 2025 minutes, bill payments for Nov. 11‑24, 2025, and the 2026 master calendar. It denied a late‑claim application, accepted seven appointments to the Downtown Business Improvement District Board, adopted a resolution on building and fire code modifications, and advanced an ordinance to adopt California Code of Regulations Title 24.
- Approved November 19, 2025 council minutes (item 1)
- Approved payment of bills for Nov. 11‑24, 2025 (item 2)
- Approved 2026 master calendar for council and committees (item 3)
- Denied application for leave to present a late claim (item 4)
- Accepted appointments of Leslie Carpenter, Amanda Carrasco, Steve Safarjian, Michele Buckner, Teresa Nino, Julianne Williams, and Penny Kyle to the Downtown Business Improvement District Board (items 5‑11)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-068 approving express findings on building and fire code modifications (item 12)
- Waived first reading and introduced Ordinance 2025-06 amending Title 15 of the municipal code and adopting California Code of Regulations Title 24, 2025 edition (item 13)
Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board
The Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board will meet to consider actions regarding downtown Santa expenses and a Swedish phone booth. The board will also review current revenue and expenditure information.
- Possible action on Downtown Santa Expense
- Possible action on Swedish Phone Booth
- Review of current revenue and expenditure information
The Advisory Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved splitting the $300 cost of the Downtown Santa program with the Chamber of Commerce. No other actions were decided.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved $300 cost split for Downtown Santa with Chamber (unanimous voice vote)
Community Services Commission
The regular meeting scheduled for November 26, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.
Finance Committee
The Kingsburg Finance Committee meeting scheduled for November 24, 2025 at 5:00 pm was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision. The cancellation notice was posted at City Hall front entrance at least 72 hours before the meeting, as certified by City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard.
City Council
The council will consider routine items on the consent calendar and adopt Ordinance 2025‑06 adding election rules for the Downtown Business Improvement District. It will also vote on a one‑time $10,000 donation to the Kingsburg Community Assistance Program to address needs from the federal shutdown.
- Approve the consent calendar routine items
- Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance 2025‑06 for Downtown Business Improvement District elections
- Authorize a one‑time $10,000 donation to KCAPS for November
- Discuss Measure E Renewal ballot language (staff report)
- Approve City Council minutes and ratify payment of bills for Oct 28‑Nov 10, 2025
The council approved its agenda and the consent calendar by unanimous voice votes. It approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes, ratified payment of bills for Oct. 28–Nov. 10, 2025, and adopted Ordinance 2025-06 adding Chapter 5.42.100 to the municipal code. The council also unanimously approved Measure E renewal language, extending the public safety tax and raising $2.6 million annually.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved consent calendar items (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved minutes from November 5, 2025
- Ratified payment of bills for Oct. 28–Nov. 10, 2025
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-06 adding Chapter 5.42.100 to the code
- Approved Measure E renewal option 2, extending public safety tax (unanimous voice vote)
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss the use of funds and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda does not list any other specific decisions or presentations.
- Discussion on the use of funds
- Approval of minutes from the 8/12/2025 meeting
The Public Safety Committee approved its meeting agenda by unanimous voice vote. It also approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 Public Safety Committee meeting, again by unanimous voice vote. No other formal actions or votes were taken.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved minutes for 8/12/2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approving the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for a Planned Unit Development (PUD 2025-01) on 15.03 acres. It will also consider adopting Resolution 2025-04 to approve the PUD and Resolution 2025-05 to approve Tentative Subdivision Tract Map No. 6499, creating 44 single‑family residential lots between Kamm and Klepper Avenues. Additionally, the commission will discuss awarding competitive housing unit allocations for 2026 under Resolution 2025-06. The agenda also includes approval of the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Approve Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the PUD
- Adopt Resolution 2025-04 to approve Planned Unit Development (PUD 2025-01)
- Adopt Resolution 2025-05 to approve Tentative Subdivision Tract Map No. 6499 (44 lots)
- Consider Resolution 2025-06 recommending award of housing unit allocations for 2026
- Approve minutes from the September 11, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It also unanimously adopted Planned Unit Development 2025-04 and Tentative Subdivision Tract Map No. 6499. A motion to recommend that the City Council approve the housing allocation as not subject to CEQA passed 5‑1. The commission then adopted a recommendation for the City Council to award 88 housing units for 2026, which passed 4‑1.
- Approve agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approve 9/11/2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approve Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Program for PUD (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopt Resolution 2025-04, adopting Planned Unit Development (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopt Resolution 2025-05, approving Tentative Subdivision Tract Map No. 6499 (unanimous voice vote)
- Recommend CEQA determination that housing allocation is not a CEQA project (5‑1 vote)
- Adopt Resolution 2025-06 recommending City Council award 88 housing units for 2026 (4‑1 vote)
- Motion to recommend 88 housing units died for lack of a second
Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board
The Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board will consider the proposal to rent the Dala Trolley on Saturdays during the holiday season. The City Clerk’s Office is sponsoring the item and recommends approval. The board will vote on whether to adopt the recommendation.
- Renting the Dala Trolley on Saturdays for the holidays – sponsor: City Clerk’s Office, recommendation: approve
The advisory board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also approved renting the Dala Trolley on Saturdays at 10 am‑2 pm for the holiday dates 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, and 12/20. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved renting Dala Trolley Saturdays 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 (unanimous voice vote)
City Council
The Kingsburg City Council will consider routine consent‑calendar items, approve prior meeting minutes and bill payments, and vote on several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include adopting Ordinance 2025‑04 to update property maintenance and pool standards, adopting Ordinance 2025‑05 for reasonable accommodation in land‑use regulations, and approving a street closure for a church Christmas event. The council will also approve an agreement with Townsend Public Affairs and adopt a parcel‑map resolution.
- Adopt Ordinance 2025‑04 amending Chapters 15.07 & 15.08 to adopt the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code and 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
- Adopt Ordinance 2025‑05 adding Chapter 17.98 to provide reasonable accommodation in land‑use, zoning, and building regulations
- Approve closure of Washington Street between Draper Street and Sierra Street for Kingsburg First Baptist Church’s Community Christmas event (Dec 4‑15, 2025)
- Approve the agreement with Townsend Public Affairs (as presented by the City Manager’s Office)
- Adopt Resolution 2025‑064 approving the Final Map for Parcel Map 2024‑01 and authorizing execution of the Parcel Map Agreement
The council authorized a one‑time $10,000 donation to the Kingsburg Community Assistance Program & Services to address increased food needs during the federal shutdown. It also adopted two ordinances updating property maintenance, pool, and disability accommodation codes, approved a temporary street closure for a church event, accepted the appointment of Sherman Dix to the Planning Commission, and adopted the final parcel map resolution. All actions passed by unanimous voice vote.
- Approved $10,000 donation to KCAPS (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-04 amending property maintenance and pool codes (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-05 adding disability accommodation chapter to the code (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved closure of Washington Street for church event Dec 4‑15, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
- Accepted appointment of Sherman Dix to Planning Commission (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved agreement with Townsend Public Affairs (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-064 approving final parcel map (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved City Council minutes from Oct 15, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board
The Kingsburg Downtown BID Advisory Board reviewed minutes from the previous meeting and then considered several items. Members discussed district improvement ideas, including an electricity quote for two new Christmas‑tree corners and refurbishment of downtown shields. A Swedish phone‑booth project was presented with cost estimates totaling about $5,000. The board also approved a change to two‑year staggered terms for the Dala Dollars program.
- District Improvements – electricity quote for two new corners for Christmas trees (cost not specified in minutes)
- Swedish Phone Booth – estimated costs $500, $600, $500; approximate total $5,000 or less
- Dala Dollars – board approved 2‑year staggered terms for the program
- Holiday Kickoff – discussion of promoting Dala Dollars and a cost‑share proposal for a digital sign
- Website Update – agenda item listed for possible action
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the Oct. 7 meeting by unanimous voice votes. It agreed to decorate the downtown Christmas trees on Nov 16 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall, with three members volunteering to help. The board also approved a request for Member Williams to assist Member Carrasco with website beautification and agreed to forward the Dala Dollars program to the BID for support.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Oct. 7 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Agreed to decorate Christmas trees on Nov 16 at 10 a.m., City Hall (volunteers assigned)
- Board will step back and support existing group fixing building shields (no action taken)
- Forward Dala Dollars program to BID for support (decision to push out)
- Member Williams agreed to assist Member Carrasco with website beautification
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee agenda for Monday, October 27, 2025 contains only a notice of cancellation and a certification that the agenda was posted as required. No items are listed for discussion or decision at this meeting.
Community Services Commission
The Commission will receive informational updates on the Parks Master Plan, a dog park fencing project, and the Kings Estates Phase V inclusive playground. The body will also discuss the upcoming Trunk or Treat special event.
- Kingsburg Parks Master Plan Update
- Dog Park Additional Fence Project Update
- Kings Estates Phase V Inclusive Playground Update (quote provided for $287,386.68)
- Trunk or Treat special event discussion
- Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. Updates were given on the Parks Master Plan, the dog park fence project, the Kings Estates V inclusive playground design, and the upcoming Trunk or Treat event. No other actions were taken.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved 9/24/2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
City Council
The Kingsburg City Council will consider adopting updated building codes and a new ordinance for reasonable accommodation in land use regulations. The meeting also includes approving a street closure for a high school event and awarding a construction contract.
- Adopt updated property maintenance and pool/spa codes
- Adopt new ordinance for reasonable accommodation in zoning
- Approve Draper Street closure for high school pep rally
- Award $459,758 construction contract for alley improvements
- Public hearing on General Plan Amendment No. 2025-01
The Kingsburg City Council adopted the consent calendar, approving the September 17 minutes, bill payments for September 9–October 6, and waiving the first reading of two ordinances to a second reading. It approved the temporary closure of Draper Street for a high‑school pep rally, the updated three‑year GovPilot contract, and the FY2025 budget amendments. The Council also authorized a $49,210 contract with DTA to update the development impact fee nexus study and adopted a resolution recommending the General Plan Amendment No. 2025‑01.
- Approved September 17, 2025 council minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved payment of bills for Sep 9–Oct 6, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
- Waived first reading of Ordinance 2025‑04 (property maintenance) to second reading (unanimous voice vote)
- Waived first reading of Ordinance 2025‑05 (reasonable accommodation) to second reading (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved closure of Draper Street for Pep‑Rally on Oct 31, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved updated three‑year GovPilot contract (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted budget amendments (Res 2025‑047 to 2025‑060) (vote not recorded)
- Authorized City Manager to contract DTA for impact‑fee nexus study, not to exceed $49,210 (unanimous voice vote)
Planning Commission
The Kingsburg Planning Commission will consider two agenda items. First, commissioners will vote to approve the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting. Second, the commission will receive an informational overview of objective standards presented by the Community Development Director. Public comment will be allowed on any agenda item.
- Approve Planning Commission minutes from 09/11/2025
- Overview of Objective Standards (informational presentation)
- Public comment period for agenda items
The Planning Commission could not approve the minutes from the 9/11/2025 meeting because no motion was made due to lack of quorum. No other actions were taken; the session included a presentation on multifamily objective design standards and a discussion of future agenda items. The meeting was adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board
The Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the 8/5/2025 meeting. It will consider a holiday kickoff event and district improvement plans. It will decide whether to renew the Dala Dollars program, setting a $22 cost, making it BID‑exclusive, and establishing minimum certificate amounts of $15 or $20 with no expiration.
- Approve minutes from the 8/5/2025 meeting
- Holiday Kickoff – possible action
- District Improvements – possible action
- Dala Dollars Discussion – renewal at $22, BID‑exclusive, minimum $15‑$20, no expiration
The advisory board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. It also approved a quote from the Kingsburg Media Foundation to add electricity to two new corners for Christmas trees. Additionally, the board adopted a two‑year staggered term structure for the Dala Dollars program. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote of the members present.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved minutes from 8/5/2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved quote to add electricity to two new Christmas‑tree corners (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved 2‑year staggered terms for Dala Dollars (unanimous voice vote)
Finance Committee
The Kingsburg Finance Committee will review 92 proposed budget amendments for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, including adjustments for police salaries, a new fire engine, and various capital projects. The committee will recommend necessary changes to the City Council.
- Approve minutes from August 25, 2025 meeting
- Review 92 budget amendments (46 expenditures, 46 revenues)
- Police overtime amendment: $43,054 increase
- Fire engine transfer: $200,000 increase
- Measure E (Fire) salaries amendment: $43,352 increase
The committee approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. It unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt the 2024‑2025 end‑year budget amendment. It also unanimously recommended that the Council approve an agreement with DTA to conduct a development impact‑fee nexus study.
- Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Recommended 2024‑2025 end‑year budget amendment to Council (unanimous voice vote)
- Recommended Council approve agreement with DTA for development impact‑fee nexus study (unanimous voice vote)
City Council
The regular City Council meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2025, at 6pm.
Community Services Commission
The Community Services Commission will receive an informational update on the Kingsburg Parks Master Plan, presented by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda. No decisions or actions are scheduled for this item; it is for discussion only. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedures with public comment and routine agenda items.
- Kingsburg Parks Master Plan Update – informational presentation by Community Services Director Adam Castaneda
The commission met on Sep 24, 2025, heard a Parks Master Plan update from Director Adam Castaneda and a workshop led by Associate Professor Bradon Taylor. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 pm.
City Council
The City Council will discuss a health care grant for the Senior Center and receive a revenue collection report for fiscal year 2024-25. The body will also consider a board appointment for the Downtown Business Improvement District.
- Kingsburg Health Care Grant for the Senior Center
- FY 24-25 Revenue Collection Report
- Appointment of Steve Safarjian to the Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Board
- Payment of bills for the period August 26, 2025, through September 8, 2025
- Closed session regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and all items on the consent calendar, including the September 3 minutes, payment of recent bills, and the appointment of Steve Safarjian to the Downtown Business Improvement District board. They also approved a $55,000 contract to fund hot lunches at the senior center under the Kingsburg Health Care Grant. No other actions were taken; other reports were informational.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved September 3, 2025 council minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved payment of bills for Aug 26–Sep 8, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved appointment of Steve Safarjian to Downtown BID Board (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved $55,000 senior center hot meal grant contract (unanimous voice vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss an update to the City's Housing Element. The body may recommend that the City Council adopt General Plan Amendment No. 2025-01 to revise the sites inventory for housing compliance.
- Public hearing on Housing Element Update
- Possible adoption of Resolution No. 2025-03 recommending General Plan Amendment No. 2025-01
- Proposed removal of 3 sites and addition of 13 new sites to the housing sites inventory
- Approval of Planning Commission minutes from July 10, 2025
The commission approved the meeting agenda by unanimous voice vote. A motion to approve the July 10, 2025 minutes was made, but the record does not state the vote outcome. Commissioners discussed updates to the city’s Housing Element. The commission then adopted Resolution 2025‑02 recommending a General Plan amendment, also by unanimous voice vote.
- Approve agenda – unanimous voice vote
- Motion to approve July 10, 2025 minutes was made (outcome not recorded)
- Adopt Resolution 2025‑02 recommending General Plan amendment – unanimous voice vote
City Council
The council unanimously approved the agenda and all items on the consent calendar, including minutes, bill payments, a final map for Tract 6480, a street closure for a costume carnival, and new police job descriptions. It also unanimously approved Oat & Oak’s proposal to renew and extend Measure E marketing. Finally, the council authorized a three‑year lease of the Business Park sign to Weststar Construction and the accompanying budget amendment.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved City Council minutes from Aug 20 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved payment of bills for Aug 12‑25 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted resolution 2025‑046 approving final map for Tract 6480 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved closure of Smith Street for Costume Carnival on Oct 26 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved police department job descriptions (Chief, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Officer) (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Oat & Oak proposal for Measure E renewal/extension marketing (unanimous voice vote)
- Authorized Weststar Construction three‑year lease for Business Park sign and related budget amendment (unanimous voice vote)
Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board
The regular meeting of the Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board scheduled for September 2, 2025, has been cancelled.
Finance Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 regular meeting by unanimous voice vote. It also voted to recommend the Oat & Oak marketing proposal to the City Council, again by unanimous voice vote.
- Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Recommended Oat & Oak marketing proposal to Council (unanimous voice vote)
City Council
The Kingsburg City Council will consider approving payments for Measure C transportation funds and authorizing contracts for federal-aid road projects. The meeting also includes a presentation on Measure C renewal and a discussion regarding the Chamber of Commerce.
- Authorize signing Measure C claim forms for fiscal year 2025-2026
- Authorize contracts for on-call right-of-way, appraisal, and acquisition consulting
- Authorize contracts for on-call materials testing and geotechnical services
- Authorize on-call engineering services contract with Peters Engineering
- Approve surplus sale of 2007 Smeal Fire Engine to Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department
The council added a closed‑session item on anticipated litigation and approved it by unanimous voice vote. It then approved the full consent calendar, which included minutes, payments, several consultant contracts, and fire‑department agreements. Finally, the council unanimously approved a new $30,000 contract with the Kingsburg Chamber of Commerce.
- Approved agenda addition for closed session on litigation (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Consent Calendar items – minutes, check register, record destruction, Measure C certification, consultant contracts, fire engine sale, aid agreement, Valley ROP internship (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-044 to submit Measure C Local Transportation certifications (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved $30,000 Chamber of Commerce agreement (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved destruction of records listed on Exhibit A (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved sale of 2007 Smeal Fire Engine to Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved automatic aid agreement with Tulare County Fire Department (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved contract with Valley Regional Occupational Program for fire‑department internships (unanimous voice vote)
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved its agenda for the August 12 meeting. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; the committee only discussed possible future funding and community activities.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the Police Department’s switch from Sig Sauer P320 to Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 service pistols and authorized an internal sale of the old pistols. It also unanimously approved a partnership with the Kingsburg Seawolves for the 2026 Independence Day fireworks, allowing a purchase up to $30,000 and giving the city manager contract authority. Additionally, the council unanimously authorized staff to submit a Safe Routes to School grant application for recommended safety projects.
- Approved Police Department pistol transition and internal sale (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved partnership with Seawolves for 2026 Independence Day fireworks, up to $30,000 (unanimous voice vote)
- Authorized city manager to negotiate firework contract with Seawolves (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-041 amending Joint Powers Agreement for risk management authority (unanimous voice vote)
- Designated Mayor Pursell as voting delegate to 2025 League of California Cities Conference (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Safe Routes to School grant application (Resolution 2025-042) (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved minutes from July 16, 2025 council meeting (unanimous voice vote)
- Ratified payment of bills on check register for July 8‑28, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board
The board approved its agenda and the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. It formed an Event Subcommittee chaired by Chairman Carpenter with members Williams and Kyle, also by unanimous voice vote. The board voted unanimously to renew the Dala Dollars program, making it exclusive to the BID district and changing minimum certificate amounts with no expiration.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved minutes from 6/3/2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
- Formed Event Subcommittee with Carpenter as chair, Williams and Kyle as members (unanimous voice vote)
- Renewed Dala Dollars program with BID‑exclusive use and new minimum amounts, no expiration (unanimous voice vote)
Finance Committee
The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 Finance Committee meeting. The committee also voted to recommend to the City Council the Chamber of Commerce contract, adding language to protect cultural events, require liability insurance, and keep the website current. No other actions were taken.
- Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote of members present)
- Recommended Chamber of Commerce contract with added cultural protections (voice vote of members present)
Community Services Commission
The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 26, 2025 meeting. Commissioners also unanimously approved Option 2 for the Kings Estates Phase V inclusive playground to be forwarded to the City Council. The commission agreed to update signage to extend park maintenance hours from 9 am to 12 pm. No public comments were received.
- Approve agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approve minutes from 04/26/2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
- Approve Option 2 for inclusive playground to go before City Council (unanimous voice vote)
- Update park signage for maintenance (agreed)
City Council
The council approved the meeting agenda and the items on the consent calendar, including minutes from June 18, 2025, payment of recent bills, a uniform allowance for a police lieutenant, declaration of surplus police property, sale of two 2016 Ford Explorers to the Huron Police Department for $1 each, and acceptance of the Laurel Street Dog Park Improvements Project. In the regular calendar, members voted to use treatment Option 2 for Draper Street repairs and authorized the city manager to execute the contract, passing by a voice vote of three yeses and one no. All agenda and consent items were approved by unanimous voice vote.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved June 18, 2025 council minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved check register payments for June 10–July 7, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑039 uniform allowance for Police Lieutenant (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑040 declaring police property surplus (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved sale of two 2016 Ford Explorers to Huron Police Dept for $1 each (unanimous voice vote)
- Accepted Laurel Street Dog Park Improvements Project (unanimous voice vote)
- Authorized contract for Draper Street repairs using Option 2 (voice vote 3‑1)
Planning Commission
The commission first approved its agenda by unanimous voice vote. It then approved a wording change to condition #9 of Parcel Map 2024-01, exempting certain minor permits from triggering street‑improvement requirements. Finally, the commission adopted Resolution 2025-02, formally approving Parcel Map 2024-01 for 3 Pars LLC with the modified condition #9, also by unanimous voice vote.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved modification to condition #9 of Parcel Map 2024-01 (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-02 approving Parcel Map 2024-01 with modified condition #9 (unanimous voice vote)
City Council
The council approved the 2025‑2026 fiscal year budget, including the budgets of the Public Financing Authority and the Redevelopment Successor Agency, by unanimous voice vote. Several contracts were approved, such as a 30‑month fire and EMS dispatch agreement and a two‑year Tablet Command agreement. The council also adopted the Gann limit calculation and a special tax levy for the Community Facilities District, the latter passing 4‑1.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑033 approving the FY 2025‑26 budget (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved a 30‑month fire and EMS dispatch contract with Fresno County (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved a two‑year contract with Tablet Command for fire services (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Reimbursement Agreement with K Prop, LLC for waterline improvements (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑034 approving the Gann limit calculation (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑036 authorizing a special tax levy for CFD 2017‑01 (4‑1 vote)
- Approved Consent Calendar items, including minutes and check register (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025‑037 accepting transportation funding claim (unanimous voice vote)
City Council
The council approved the agenda and the consent calendar items, including the May 21 minutes, the May 13‑26 check register payments, and fire department contracts. A unanimous voice vote adopted Resolution 2025‑032, approving the proposed fire, ambulance, community development, public works and police fees to take effect on July 1. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved May 21 council minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved May 13‑26 check register payments (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved fire department contracts with Department of Health Care Services (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑032 approving master fee schedule (unanimous voice vote)
Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board
The Advisory Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda by voice vote. The board also approved the minutes from the April 1 and May 6, 2025 meetings by voice vote. No other actions were formally decided at this meeting.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved minutes from 4/1/2025 and 5/6/2025 (voice vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission and City Council approved the meeting agenda by unanimous voice vote. The session also featured a presentation of the Kingsburg Focused General Plan, with discussion but no formal decision. No other actions were taken.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)
City Council
The council first approved the meeting agenda and a series of consent‑calendar items, including the annexation of properties, a park‑improvement reimbursement agreement, an infectious‑materials ordinance, and two major street‑project contracts. It then adopted Resolution 2025‑031, implementing the proposed water‑rate increase to begin July 1, 2025 with authorized annual hikes through 2029. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved annexation Resolution 2025‑027 adding properties to CFD No. 2017‑01 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved reimbursement agreement with K Prop, LLC for park improvements (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑03 adding Chapter 8.28 on infectious materials (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved water‑rate increase via Resolution 2025‑031 effective July 1, 2025, with annual increases through 2029 (unanimous voice vote)
- Awarded Avenue B Extension Project to MAC General Engineering, Inc. for $309,598.19 (unanimous voice vote)
- Awarded Kingsburg 2025 Streets Project to Don Berry Construction for $898,706 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved payment to Excellence, Inc. ($336,732.61) and Stryker ($80,672.49) for equipment (unanimous voice vote)
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee approved its agenda by unanimous voice vote. It also approved the minutes from the February 11, 2025 and November 12, 2024 meetings, again unanimously. The committee designated the remaining funds for the police drone project and set a review for fiscal year 2025/2026, with a unanimous voice vote.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved minutes from 2/11/2025 and 11/12/2024 meetings (unanimous voice vote)
- Designated remaining police drone project funds; review set for FY 2025/2026 (unanimous voice vote)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:40 pm
City Council
The council approved a resolution adopting a Memorandum of Understanding with Fresno County to allow county enforcement of its infectious‑materials ordinance in Kingsburg. It also waived the first reading of Ordinance 2025‑03, adding Chapter 8.28 on infectious materials to the municipal code. Council members authorized the City Manager to select a non‑profit partner for the Independence Day fireworks event, with discretion to close the stadium bowl if needed. Finally, the City Manager was authorized to execute pending Business Park lease agreements.
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑26 approving MOU with Fresno County (unanimous voice vote)
- Waived first reading and introduced Ordinance 2025‑03 adding Chapter 8.28 on infectious materials (unanimous voice vote)
- Authorized City Manager to vet and choose a non‑profit for Independence Day celebration, including possible bowl closure (unanimous voice vote)
- Authorized City Manager to execute Business Park lease agreements pending attorney review (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved consent calendar items: April 16 minutes, April 8‑28 check register, partial acceptance of Tract 6421, Tract 6421 reimbursement agreement, May 2025 proclamation (unanimous voice vote)
Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board
The Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board met on May 6, 2025, but did not have a quorum. As a result, the agenda and the prior meeting minutes were not approved and no formal actions were taken. Members discussed expanding the Fika Friday event and forming a subcommittee for future Spring Stroll events, but no decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned to the next scheduled session.
- Approve agenda – no action (no quorum)
- Approve minutes from 4/1/2025 – no action (no quorum)
Finance Committee
The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 regular meeting. It also unanimously voted to recommend BBK Law’s proposal to the City Council for approval. No other business was taken.
- Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Recommended BBK Law proposal to City Council (unanimous voice vote)
Community Services Commission
The commission approved the meeting agenda by unanimous voice vote. It also approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting, again by unanimous voice vote. No other actions were formally decided at this meeting.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved 02/26/2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
City Council
The council unanimously approved several consent‑calendar items, including the sale of a 2001 Chevy Tahoe and a 2001 Freightliner ambulance, and a claim for Transportation Development Act funds. The council also approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting and ratified payments on the March 25‑April 7, 2025 check register. The audited 2024 financial statements were accepted by unanimous voice vote.
- Approved amendment to agenda adding Presentations and Informational Reports (unanimous)
- Approved April 2, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
- Ratified payment of bills on March 25‑April 7, 2025 check register (unanimous)
- Received and filed annual report on military equipment use (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑024 approving sale of fire department vehicles (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑025 submitting claim for TDA funds (unanimous)
- Accepted audited financial statements for FY 2024 (unanimous)
City Council
The council adopted Resolution No. 2025-023 to install an all‑way stop at Draper Street and Smith Street. It also approved the Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance, a partial street closure for a community event, and the payment of March bills. Additionally, the council authorized a $55,000 senior‑center meal grant and a legal services contract with BBK Law for Measure E.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved payment of bills for March 11‑24 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑02 adding Chapter 15.10 Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved partial street closure of Smith Street for Gold Standard Mortgage event on May 2 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑023 installing an all‑way stop at Draper/Smith intersection (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved application for $55,000 Health Care District grant for senior‑center hot meals (unanimous voice vote)
- Authorized City Manager to execute Measure E legal services contract with BBK Law (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved corrected minutes item 1 on Consent Calendar (unanimous voice vote)
Kingsburg Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting by voice vote. Members voted to move the Spring Stroll to May 1, 2025, also by voice vote. The board decided that each business will run its own giveaway during the Spring Stroll.
- Approved agenda (voice vote)
- Approved minutes from 3/4/2025 meeting (voice vote)
- Changed Spring Stroll date to May 1, 2025 (voice vote)
- Decided businesses will host individual giveaways for Spring Stroll
Finance Committee
The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the February 11, 2025 regular meeting. It also unanimously approved and recommended six FY2024‑2025 mid‑year budget amendments to the City Council.
- Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved and recommended six FY2024‑2025 mid‑year budget amendments (unanimous voice vote)
City Council
The City Council approved the consent calendar items, including minutes, financial reports, and personnel actions, by unanimous voice vote. It adopted the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, adding Chapter 15.10 to the municipal code, also by unanimous voice vote. The council approved $45,000 for the housing element analysis (Option #1) and adopted the AB 2561 compliance policy, each with unanimous voice votes.
- Approved consent calendar items (minutes, check register, treasurer's report, building report, job classification retitle, fire job description changes, salary charts) – unanimous voice vote
- Adopted Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, adding Chapter 15.10 to Title 15 of the Municipal Code – unanimous voice vote
- Approved $45,000 to fund Housing Element analysis (Option #1) – unanimous voice vote
- Adopted City of Kingsburg AB 2561 compliance policy for workforce vacancy hearings – unanimous voice vote