MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
January 20, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00PM
Council Members Present: Ramsey, Adkisson, Ramirez, Horn Others Present: City Manager Marissa Trejo, City Attorney Mario Zamora, Chief of Police Darren Blevins, Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer, Financial Services Director Jasmin Bains, Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia and City Clerk Shannon Jensen
Council Members Absent: Singleton
Others Absent: Public Works and Utilities Coordinator Larry Miller, and City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina
Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced that Item No. 6.2 will pulled from the Agenda and would be brought back at the next meeting.
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2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS None
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
George Anderson, Gimme Love Animal Shelter announced that the Arces (Mark Arce) who do the dog walking program, have put together a fund-raising dinner scheduled for February 10, 2022. Local businesses are selling tickets which are $80. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, gift baskets, goodies, and more.
Proceeds from the event will go towards improving the facilities at the animal shelter.
Nathan Vosburg spoke on behalf of Scott Netherton for the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has proposed a 3-day Mardi Gras celebration called "Dancing in the Streets". The celebration will begin Friday, March 4, 2022 and go through Sunday, March 6, 2022. The itinerary includes a Concert, Beer/Mixed Drinks Garden, Rides, Bounce House, Corn-Hole Tournaments, Food and Craft Vendors, Carnival, Parade, Masquerade Ball, Sunday Breakfast, Dog Parade, and 2k/5k Family Fun Run.
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4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES - January 6, 2022
2. Information Only: Quarterly Budget Report for Quarter Ending December 31, 2021 Information Only: Measure J Quarter 3, 2021 ending September 30, 2021
4. Information Only: Cannabis Related Revenue Quarter 3, 2021 ending September 30, 2021
5. Information Only: Transient Occupancy Tax Quarter 3 ending September 30, 2021
6. Authorize City Manager to Implement Information Technology Upgrade Projects for City Departments
7. Adopt Resolution No. 4057 Amending the Basic Pay Scale
8. Adopt Resolution No. 4058 Amending the Building Official Pay Scale
9. Adopt Resolution No. 4059 Amending the Department Head Pay Scale
10. Modify Police Recruit Sponsorship Program and Authorize up to Two (2) Police Recruit Sponsorships
11. Police Department 2021 Annual Report
12. Public Works, Utilities & Community Development Quarterly Report for October - December 2021 Motion by Horn, Second by Adkisson to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.12. Motion Approved by Roll-Call 4/0 Majority Vote. (Singleton - Absent)
ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action regarding the Dispatch Contract with the City of Parlier Marissa Trejo, City Manager
City Manager Marissa Trejo gave a brief overview of the item stating this is a Future Agenda Item by Councilman Horn.
Councilman Horn stated he was interested in renegotiating the price of services under the contract and requested the item be discussed in Closed Session.
City Attorney Mario Zamora suggested organizing an ad hoc committee consisting of two members of the Council to discuss the contract.
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Motion by Adkisson, Second by Horn to Approve Councilman Horn and Councilman Adkisson as Ad Hoc Committee Members to Discuss the City of Parlier Dispatch Agreement. Motion Approved by 4/0 Majority Roll-Call Vote. (Singleton - Absent)
2. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action regarding Authorizing Officer Ybarra to Purchase K-9 Eli Darren Blevins, Chief of Police
Item No. 6.2 was Pulled from the Agenda. This item will be brought back at next meeting.
3. Discussion and Direction and Potential Action regarding the Police Department's Take Home Vehicle Policy
Darren Blevins, Chief of Police
Chief of Police, Darren Blevins gave a brief overview of the item stating this is a Future Agency Item by Councilman Adkisson.
After Some Discussion it was the Consensus of the Council to Table the Item until the Next Meeting.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
City Manager Marissa Trejo announced that the City had the Community Panel for the Police Chief Interviews today. There were initially 6 qualified candidates, however 2 withdrew, leaving 4 to interview. Two of those will move forward and will interview with City Staff next week.
Council Member's Announcements:
None
Mayor's Announcements:
Mayor Ramsey announced Chief Blevins last meeting will be February 17, 2022.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman Horn requested a Future Agenda Item to discuss moving the dog park from its current location to a spot near the maintenance building at Olson Park. Mayor Ramsey explained that the dog park is owned and operated by the Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Parks District.
Councilman Horn requested a Future Agenda Item to discuss pay scales for sworn and non-sworn Police Officers in order to encourage recruitment.
Councilman Horn requested a Future Agenda Item to discuss the Council Code of Conduct and to schedule a yearly overview at the beginning of each year.
Councilman Adkisson requested a Future Agenda Item at the next meeting to update Council on the PG&E issues.
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9. CLOSED SESSION
None
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 6:44 PM
Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
Febmary 3,2027
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