MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
February 3, 2022
CALL TO ORDER 6:00PM
Council Members Present: Ramsey, Singleton, Adkisson, Ramirez, Horn Others Present: City Manager Marissa Trejo, Assistant City Attorney Sebastian Silveira, Interim Chief of Police Jose Garza, Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer, Financial Services Director Jasmin Bains, City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina, Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia, Larry Miller, Public Works and Utilities Coordinator, and City Clerk Shannon Jensen Council Members Absent: None
Others Absent: None
Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced that Item No. 5.18 will be pulled from the Agenda.
Motion by Horn, Second by Ramirez to Approve pulling Item No. 5.18 and Approve the Agenda for the meeting of February 3, 2022. Motion Approved by Roll-Call 5/0 Majority Vote.
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. 2021 Firefighter of the Year Award
Fire Chief Greg DuPuis presented Firefighter Emil Diaz De Leon with the 2021 Firefighter of the Year Award.
2. 2021 Police Officer of the Year Award
Chief of Police Darren Blevins presented Francisco Ybarra with the 2021 Police Officer of the Year Award.
3. Introduce Interim Police Chief Jose Garza
Chief of Police Darren Blevins introduced Interim Chief of Police Jose Garza.
4. Final Remarks from Police Chief Darren Blevins
Chief of Police Darren Blevins gave his final remarks.
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Mayor Ramsey called for a break at 6:26pm.
Mayor Ramsey resumed the Meeting at 6:53pm.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Kenneth Smith thanked all those who have donated money and assisted with the efforts to beautify the City and surrounding areas.
Nathan Vosburg thanked Kenneth Smith for his efforts. Mr. Vosburg requested that Council reach out to the County for assistance in cleaning the areas just outside the City.
Mr. Vosburg spoke in favor of the City's efforts to keep and attract police personnel.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES - January 20, 2022
2. Check Register: 12/01/2021 - 12/31/2021
3. Information Only: Sales Tax Update Quarter 3 2021
4. Information Only: Moving the Location of the Dog Park
5. Information Only: Current Water Status Report
6. Information Only: Electricity Capacity in Coalinga
7. Authorize Police Office Ybarra to Purchase K-9 Eli
8. Authorize Changes to Police Department Take Home Vehicle Policy to Incorporate K-9 Officer Position(s)
. Authorize City Manager to Create and Implement Home Buyer Program for Coalinga Polic lepartment Officers, Corporals and Seraeant
10. Authorize Two Additional Police Corporal Positions
11. Authorize a Fifth Police Sergeant Position
12. Authorize City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Work Order with Tri City Engineering for Animal Shelter Building and Site Improvement Project
13. Notice of Completion for 2021 Rubberized Cape Seal Project Minutes - February 3, 2022
14. Notice of Completion for Paving of Various Dirt Alleys - Federal Project No. CML-5146(21)
15. Approval of Resolution No. 4060 Authorizing the City Manager to submit CalRecycle Grant Applications) and the Associated Grant Documents as Required for Participation in the Grant Program to Implement SB 1383 Organic Waste Regulations
16. Adopt Resolution No. 4061 Amending the General Pay Scale
17. Declare Items as Surplus Property and Authorize Disposal
18. Authorize a City Sponsored Clean Up Day for Non-Profit Organizations Item No. 5.18 was pulled from the Agenda during Changes to the Agenda.
19. Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Compass Demographics for Redistricting Services
20. Annual Review of City of Coalinga Council Rules of Procedure Motion by Adkisson, Second by Singleton to Amend Item No. 5.8 to Include Language for a 50-mile Radius and Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.17 and 5.19 through 5.20. Motion Approved by Roll- Call 5/0 Majority Vote.
ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. City Council Discussion and Direction related to the 6th Cycle Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Approach
Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer gave a brief overview.
Consensus of the Council is for staff to move forward and bring back an MOU for Council's consideration and approval to participate in the 6th Cycle Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
City Manager Marissa Trejo announced that the City staff spent a lot of time applying for funds from the Department of Water Resources to cover arrearages on customer accounts. The process was very time consuming for Finance staff to go through this process. This was a benefit for the rate payer and those account holders who were delinquent on their utilities for water service for the period specified in the program due to the covid pandemic, all received a credit on their bill. This credit will show on the most recent bill that just went out.
Mrs. Trejo reminded the community that the Gimme Love Fund raiser dinner will be on Thursday, February 10, 2022 and tickets are still available.
Council Member's Announcements:
Councilman Ramirez thanked Mr. Smith for all the work he is doing to help keep the community beautiful and agrees that the County to needs to be more involved.
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Councilman Ramirez asked for prayers for his nephew, as his cancer is back.
Mayor's Announcements:
City Manager Marissa Trejo announced that Gimme Love is accepting donations of dry dog food for the Pounds of Love Program started by Melanie Vargas last year. Donations can be dropped off at Gimme Love.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Ramsey requested that certificates issued by the City be redeveloped so they are enhanced.
Mayor Ramsey announced that the Bird Scooters are now available throughout town.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code 54957.6. CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager Marissa Trejo and City Attorney Mario Zamora. EMPLOYEE (ORGANIZATION): Coalinga Police Officers' Association and Nonrepresented Employees
2. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - Government Code Section 54956.8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. PROPERTY: Vacant Land (APNs: 072-104-26) located in the City of Coalinga at the SW corner of Fifth Street and Cedar Avenue. CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager, Marissa Trejo and City Attorney Mario Zamora. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Motte J M Trustee. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Term of Payment
3. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - Government Code Sectoin 54956.8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. PROPERTY: Vacant Land located in the City of Coalinga at 131 E. Cedar Avenue. CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager, Marissa Trejo and City Attorney, Mario Zamora. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Term of Payment
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 7:17 PM
Ron
Ron Ramsey, Mayor
Slumn Sume
Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
February 17, 2022
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Minutes - February 3, 2022