Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Sanger public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues with medium priority
Youth basketball coaching shortage
Fifty kids in the youngest divisions are on a waitlist because there aren't enough volunteer coaches — the parks director made a direct plea to the community.
Indianola/Jensen traffic signal
Bids came in about 20% under estimate for the long-awaited stoplight, with construction possibly starting in January — final turn-on still depends on PG&E.
Audit consulting contract and conflict-of-interest questions
The council approved a $121,400 contract with Price Paige & Company after questions about no competitive bidding and the city manager's son working at the firm — the firm says he's walled off from Sanger's work and the city attorney sees no legal conflict.
Community cat population and TNR program
Volunteers warned an unfixed cat colony could explode to dozens of kittens within months and asked the city to fund spay-neuter appointments. The police chief met with TNR volunteers and is exploring nonprofit and grant options.
Downtown revitalization funding
Senator Caballero delivered a $1.05 million check to lower shallow water lines and repave downtown alleys — her second major earmark for the city.
Parks maintenance and staffing
Parks Director Doug Bolton described new maintenance hires, weekend coverage for restroom cleanliness, pool repairs, and a possible county work-program partnership to keep parks usable and clean.
Public access to the Kings River
A Kings River Conservancy leader spoke in support of opening up more riverfront access and offered the city help with grants and site management, noting the plan includes a 65-acre riverfront property.
Four-way stop and streetlight study at N Street and 10th
Council Member Montelongo pushed for a traffic study toward a four-way stop at Rosson and Magnolia near a school, plus speed feedback in the area; a study runs roughly $3,035.
Street striping on Jensen and citywide
Residents repeatedly complained that faded lane lines on Jensen Avenue are a fog-season safety hazard. Staff is gathering quotes for striping main streets but warned the budgeted amount may not cover it all.