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City staff said the Finance Committee previously directed staff to solicit quotes from firms specializing in election law; staff received four quotes and recommended BBK based on experience and an estimated fee of about $10,000 (assuming approximately 20 hours of director of elections time and 10 hours of partner attorney time). The scope outlined by staff includes drafting a timeline, drafting the measure, preparing the impartial analysis for the city attorney’s review, setting rebuttal deadlines, reviewing informational materials for advocacy language and coordinating with other consultants.

Staff noted BBK represents numerous clients, including entities involved in water matters that could be adverse or potentially adverse to Kingsburg in the future. BBK completed a conflict check and prepared a water‑conflict waiver for the council’s consideration; staff recommended executing the engagement letter together with the advance waiver. Councilmembers asked about the city’s prior experience with the firm; staff said BBK was not retained during the current manager’s tenure but is well known in municipal law circles.

A motion authorizing the city manager to execute the agreement with BBK, including the engagement letter and advance water waiver, passed by voice vote. Staff indicated the fee structure is hourly and subject to change depending on actual hours required. The item was the result of prior Finance Committee discussions and does not itself place a tax on the ballot; it authorizes legal services should the council proceed with a Measure E renewal process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 2, 2025 Kingsburg City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The council authorized the city manager to execute an agreement with Best, Best & Krieger (BBK) for election‑law services related to a potential Measure E renewal and to sign an advance waiver regarding potential future water‑related conflicts.","taxTitle","Kingsburg, Fresno City, Fresno County, California","taxId",59480,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6614130,"Council approves application to Kingsburg Healthcare District for $55,000 senior meal program funding",454,2013000,2467000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2865199-7c63ea2e49c6bd95481b832699cf8451&start=2013&end=2467","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2865199-7c63ea2e49c6bd95481b832699cf8451/thumbnail_2013000.jpg","/articles/6614130/California/Council-approves-application-to-Kingsburg-Healthcare-District-for-55000-senior-meal-program-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6614130-3b7d4b76775e5d04905cb07c4d35ee36/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154808&Signature=je-5huUp-i-W3-nCUHAroXdVqfbSiN2TuQ2UMsuvHBEFPtwwbO3lAgbYrMQbOwi1d4HN-l4eqw~JzCM-EtZqk254RZWhDcBZKnQZysXRAtsrHBLUNzGJfqnA3RHJAQaOK0JgSffUKAopQAQe3aH09D-4zxNbtUDR3FKo5qeIBWK0G969Nn0CjDYDi-c1d1b6XZtuNY8Hd15RBu31Y-Ppo9JpJRtzNu8swQwAQCDxcesnEhHIqZFhrpiwp~MUHzIYdtj4tu7J8tUAOWbMK2apz~5ybLtJiGRGllJgI61DkXUjAe8gEQ9ndSkQXvc6d-~knwpU7O8Fxc6qOrF3Ul082w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kingsburg City Council on April 2 approved staff moving forward with a grant application to the Kingsburg Healthcare District to request $55,000 to support the Kingsburg Senior Center hot‑meal program.

Community Services Director Adam Castaneda described the program as a continuation of a grant awarded in the prior cycle that covered food and supplies but not personnel. He said last year the city and partners received $55,000 from the Healthcare District and that the Larry Hillblom Foundation and Kingsburg Senior Inc. contributed roughly $20,000 toward the program; those partnerships reduced the city’s net cost compared with earlier county‑provided programs that cost about $98,000 annually.

Castaneda said the senior center now operates a hot and cold meal program five days a week, with three nutrition coordinators on site, and that the senior center has already secured its portion of local fundraising for the coming year. The staff recommendation to apply for $55,000 was presented to council; the council moved and approved the application.

Council discussion included questions about whether breakfast and other meal times would continue; Castaneda confirmed the hot and cold lunch and breakfast offerings are maintained through partnerships with Kingsburg Senior Inc. and the Healthcare District. A councilmember suggested exploring an evening dinner program in future cycles, which Castaneda said would require additional staff and operational hours.

The motion to submit the application passed by voice vote; no dollar appropriation by the city council was required at the meeting beyond moving forward with the application process.","Council authorized submission of a Kingsburg Healthcare District grant application—repeating last year's request—for $55,000 to support the senior center hot‑meal program; the program also receives local foundation support.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6614137,"Kingsburg staff announces dog park renovations funded by Proposition 68; grand opening April 12",735,1466000,2201000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2865199-7c63ea2e49c6bd95481b832699cf8451&start=1466&end=2201","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2865199-7c63ea2e49c6bd95481b832699cf8451/thumbnail_1466000.jpg","/articles/6614137/California/Kingsburg-staff-announces-dog-park-renovations-funded-by-Proposition-68-grand-opening-April-12","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6614137-a65c5b334ffef712c7e97cea2b4e4987/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154808&Signature=E89MJNByRb-cZstRWJcur9GVmKEo5ixIQuWzTIJ5~a1P8sg07YrxPRVAAl51gWgOm9AhXHPqQali~C9rcDZH0wkoHQp8zHrpX56HgJbjCkT8~DTG8LlH0qwN1U0hUOgISxBuInA-~fxNsS1Nn5sgzR9JF4qB95pqsQzgfFVaFx3ab127gGD4KDcImpuafcy1XvHKNQfpeVIjDkZ4mpttrjPRDtpkpEG3Yb69NqKZwQsonLtGckg7fqk1mUOwBxF4WWAxYEKMu6aHE70aT7lyCMqeKppQjSL3wXM7ls5~hWgIpEE8DgSVpqy87bEOU2ZT-SkaI-F9tZhdxpmSNHQMoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Community Services Director Adam Castaneda told the Kingsburg City Council on April 2 that the Kingsburg Dog Park renovation, funded by California Proposition 68, has progressed to near completion and is scheduled for a grand opening and ribbon cutting on April 12, with a ceremony starting at 10 a.m. and a ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m.

Castaneda said the city was awarded $1,244,000 from the state for the dog park project and that most work is complete aside from a few punch‑list items. He said Peters Engineering and city staff found room in the project scope to add a fenced small‑dog area that is not covered by the state grant; that small area will be funded with additional city funds during the fiscal year. The renovated, roughly 2‑acre park includes a one‑stall restroom, artificial turf at the entrance, a quarter‑mile walking track with decomposed granite, solar lighting, agility obstacles and accessible parking stalls.

Castaneda said the commission requested some features not in the original grant application and staff and the engineering firm incorporated them where possible. He described the parking layout as three stalls total on the city parcel—two ADA stalls and one general stall—and noted additional street parking on Laurel near the veterinary clinic.

For the grand‑opening day, Castaneda said Kingsburg Veterinary Clinic will provide a free rabies vaccination and microchipping clinic, Save Mart Supermarkets will supply refreshments, and city staff will offer licensing services. When asked about park signage and rules, Castaneda said the Community Services Commission revised the dog park rules and staff will place rule signage and hand out etiquette pamphlets during the opening.

Councilmembers praised staff and volunteers for the grant work and project delivery. The item was presented for information only; no council action was required.","City staff reported that a state Proposition 68 grant of $1,244,000 funded the Kingsburg Dog Park renovation, which is nearly complete; a ribbon-cutting and free rabies vaccination/microchipping clinic are set for April 12.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6614142,"Kingsburg council adopts resolution to convert Draper and Smith intersection to all‑way stop",1264,291000,1555000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2865199-7c63ea2e49c6bd95481b832699cf8451&start=291&end=1555","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2865199-7c63ea2e49c6bd95481b832699cf8451/thumbnail_291000.jpg","/articles/6614142/California/Kingsburg-council-adopts-resolution-to-convert-Draper-and-Smith-intersection-to-allway-stop","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6614142-f3772b18f61a01da33b345965a7c9caa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154808&Signature=PWXJZoayLdfe2gTEdtE~odIbGB4VSHf-wRsqC9I5m8sqIahCKA1pziz7TJ96iC~gs82ytQSfMaw3AlK-6rpFzjUF~lzMHyXIdb52dWbdc9P4~cNWq2Io4a3mXE42IzCrvoet9ANoOVGOViQg6sNuvb1p93SsoXi1rUfRLDFWFpPGbuqyYr9XMHDQl8Cfy-N1MWNjGjkXMryXBQlTeSyZ0~rj0ygp6MfnshNH~ai6WbpaG0na5d9bLXKFyt2mtvo~xm3gXn~AenDSM3QjW8YBYSb7uh4dgLEMzPWSkC6ftnmeyAdt1sDnfuMOnqrOCh3BcYGGNtTe~MFWVRMyPJs0tQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kingsburg City Council on April 2 adopted Resolution 2025-023 to install an all‑way stop at the intersection of Draper and Smith streets, authorizing Public Works to place signs and public notification signage in advance.

City engineer Dave Peters presented the findings of a warrant study conducted in March that evaluated the intersection under the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the California Vehicle Code. Peters said traffic volume warrants for both the major- and minor‑street volume tests were not met, but that “locations where a road user after stopping cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able to negotiate the intersection” were met because diagonal parking and curb extensions obstruct sight lines. Based primarily on sight‑distance obstruction and secondarily on Draper’s high traffic volume, Peters recommended installing the all‑way stop.

Councilmembers and downtown business owners who spoke during the meeting described repeatedly inching into the intersection to see oncoming traffic. Craig Carpenter, who identified himself as co‑owner of Berman’s Flowers, said of the sight lines near Gold Standard Mortgage, “you kinda have to inch out because you can’t… I still can’t see over the cars that are parked in front of Gold Standard Mortgage there. So we definitely, I think, need it.” Councilmember Laura North said she requested the warrant after multiple constituents and downtown business owners raised safety concerns.

Public Works Director Danny Galvez told council that installation would use in‑hand supplies and pre‑programmed budget funds; staff estimated about $1,000 for signage and an additional $2,000 if electronic message boards were used, for a total of roughly $3,000 if changeable signs were chosen. Galvez said some concrete cutting, behind‑crosswalk stenciling and restriping of end parking stalls may be necessary but that the work would be covered by existing Public Works funds.

During discussion councilmembers said they were mindful that meeting one criterion could prompt other stop‑sign requests citywide, but several members said the downtown, high‑pedestrian context made this location appropriate. A representative of the fire department said emergency response would not be materially affected because vehicles respond with lights and sirens and motorists generally clear the way.

Councilmember Laura North moved to adopt the resolution; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. Public Works indicated notification signage would be placed prior to installation and staff anticipated installation in April.

The resolution obligates the city to install the signs and public notification; further maintenance and enforcement will be handled by the Public Works and Police departments.","After an engineering warrant study, the City Council voted to adopt Resolution 2025-023 to install all‑way stop control at Draper and Smith streets, citing sight‑distance obstruction and downtown pedestrian concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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