MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
March 17, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00PM
Council Members Present: Ramsey, Singleton, Adkisson (via zoom), Ramirez, Horn Others Present: City Manager Marissa Trejo, City Attorney Mario Zamora, Chief of Police Jose Garza, Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer, Financial Services Director Jasmin Bains, Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia, Public Works and Utilities Coordinator Larry Miller, and City Clerk Shannon Jensen
Council Members Absent: None
Others Absent: City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina
Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced the following changes to the Agenda:
1. Item No. 2.1 will be delayed until Mr. Stoppenbrink is present; and
2. Item 4.1 will be moved to the beginning of the Agenda just before Awards, Presentations, Appointment and Proclamations
Motion by Singleton, Second by Ramirez to Approve the Changes to the Agenda and Approve the Agenda for the meeting of March 17, 2022. Motion Approved by Roll-Call 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Swearing In of Ken Stoppenbrink to the City of Coalinga Planning Commission Mayor Ramsey swore-in Ken Stoppenbrink to the City of Coalinga Planning Commission.
Proclamation - Autism Awareness Week April 2, 2022 through April 9, 2022 Mayor Ramsey read the Proclamation declaring the week of April 2, 2022 through April 9, 2022 as Autism Awareness Week.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Minutes - March 17, 2022
Hilda Crawford, from the Coalinga-Huron District Library, reminded the community that the book fair will continue for two more days. Mrs. Crawford asked if there was any information available regarding her inquiries regarding the Bird Scooters from the previous meeting.
Mary Jones, referencing Item No. 5.9, requested that dates be included in the title of the agenda items. In reference to Item No. 5.12, Mrs. Jones stated there are several similar services available online and suggested the item be researched further.
Nathan Vosburg spoke in favor of Item No. 5.4, 5.5 and 6.1. Mr. Vosburg thought he recalled that the RIMS system covered dog licensing and suggested researching it further (5.12). Mr. Vosburg pointed out several large increases on the FY 2022-2023 budget, liability insurance, electricity and gas.
The following individual(s) submitted written comments):
Greg Cody
Taylor Cisneros
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing #3 regarding Public Input on the Redrawing of District Boundaries and Consideration of Draft Map
Marissa Trejo, City Manager
Dave Ely of Compass Demographics, Inc. gave a brief presentation of the Draft Map.
Mayor Ramsey asked if there were any changes to the map from the previous meeting.
Mr. Ely indicated there were no changes and that the Draft Map.
City Manager Marissa Trejo stated there were no changes and that is the same map that was presented as Sample Map #1 at the previous meeting.
Mayor Ramsey opened the Public Hearing for comment.
Nathan Vosburg spoke in favor of the Draft Map.
Seeing no other comments, Mayor Ramsey closed the Public Hearing.
Consensus of the Council is to move forward with the Draft Map and to bring back a Resolution for approval at the next City Council Meeting.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES - March 3, 2022
2. Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 850 Approving a City Initiated Zoning Text Amendment (No. ZTA 21-02) Amending the Planning and Zoning Code related to Towing anc Impound Yards, Dry Cleaning Establishments and Various Clarification and Cleanup Language relate to Various Commercial Uses and their Associated Development Regulations Minutes - March 17, 2022
3. Adopt Resolution No. 4073 Designating Non-Sworn Public Safety Employees as Members of the Public Safety Non-Sworn Employees Bargaining Unit
4. Approve Letter in Opposition to Assembly Bill 1993, which Proposes to Require an Employer to Necessitate that Each Employee or Independent Contractor, and Who is Reliable to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine, to Show Proof to Employer, or an Authorized Agent thereof, that the Employee or Independent Contractor has been Vaccinated Against COVID-19
5. Direct the City Manager to Procure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Provide to the Coalinga Elks for Community Clean Up
Councilman Horn pulled Item No. 5.5 for discussion.
Councilman Horn asked if there was a certain amount that we would allot for the purchase? City Manager Marissa Trejo listed the items to be purchased and not to exceed $3,000.
Councilman Ramirez requested we purchase rakes and shovels if there was any money left over after the purchase of the items listed.
Mrs. Trejo stated that the items listed comes out to just under $3,000.
6. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amended Project Development Agreement with Johnson Controls to Develop an Energy Services Project (Water Treatment Plan Solar PV System with Battery Backup) pursuant to California Government Code 4217.10-4217.18
7. Approve Color Scheme for Porous Pave Tree Surrounds for the Elm Ave Improvement Project in Front of the Fire Department
8. Approve Rural Water Use Letters and Authorize their Submission to Rural Water Users
9. Direct Staff to Explore Feasibility of each Potential Bench Installation Location
10. Information Only: Cost Estimates for Installing Cement or Decorative Rock throughout Sunset Street Parkway
11. Information Only: Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
12. Information Only: Online Dog Licensing Software Review
13. Authorize City Manager to Host a Chamber Luncheon Mixer in Fiscal Year 2022
14. Adopt Resolution No. 4074 Accepting Real Property Located at 131 E. Cedar Avenue, Coalinga, CA (APN: 072-111-12)
Motion by Ramirez, Second by Adkisson to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.14 with the Change to Item No. 5.5, Adding Rakes, Shovels and Grabbers to the List of PPE Items to be Purchased to Total $3,000. Motion Approved by Roll-Call 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
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6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS Discussion, Direction and Potential Action regarding City Council Pay Increase Marissa Trejo, City Manager
Motion by Adkisson, Second by Horn to bring back an Ordinance to increase Council pay at the next City Council Meeting. Motion Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
2. Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Requested Budget Discussion and Direction Jasmin Bains, Financial Services Director
Financial Services Director Jasmin Bains gave a brief overview of the item stating this budget presents the operational expenses only, along with justifications for any expanses that have increased $1,000 or more.
Staff will present personnel expenses at the April 7th meeting and the full budget will be presented at the April 21st meeting.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
City Manager Marissa Trejo announced that the City has partnered with the Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Parks District (CHRPD) and the Coalinga Chamber of Commerce for the 1st Annual World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, 2022. The event will take place from 11am to 4pm and the walk will begin at the Coalinga- Huron Library District and end at the CHRPD Sports Complex where there will be booths, music, activities and much more. Information regarding this event can be found on the City's website.
The Coalinga Fire Department will be having their 1st Annual Trap Shoot for Autism Awareness on April 9, 2022. The event will take place from 9am to 2pm at the Coalinga Rifle Club. Additional information can be found on the City's website or by contacting Eric Beasley at the Fire Department.
The Born Learning Trail Ribbon Cutting will take place on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 10am at Keck Park.
Funded by AERA Energy, the interactive walking path is designed to promote language literacy and social skills for children 5 and under.
Council Member's Announcements:
Councilman Horn wanted to remind the community of the Mardi Gras celebration starting Friday, March 4, 2022 through Sunday, March 6, 2022.
Mayor's Announcements:
None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman Ramirez requested a Future Agenda Item to discuss adding shade covers to the City-owned playground, as well as an update on the safety and replacement needs of any of the playground equipment.
Minutes - March 17, 2022
Mayor Pro-Tem Singleton requested a Future Agenda Item to discuss semi-truck parking in the City.
City Manager Marissa Trejo stated that there is currently no place within the City where they can legally park, however staff will bring back some info at the next meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
None
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
Mayor Ramsey called for a short intermission at 6:30pm to allow more time for Mr. Ken Stoppenbrink to make the meeting.
Mayor Ramsey resumed the meeting at 6:36pm.
11. ADJOURNMENT 6:39 PM
Ron
Ron Ramsey, Mayor
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Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
April 7, 2022
Date
Minutes - March 17, 2022
From: Greg Cody
To: Marissa Trejo; Ron Ramsey; Information
Subject: Citizen Comment
Date: Thursday, March 17, 2022 3:35:26 PM
Second Request
Last council meeting I submitted a request to the mayor for a brief prayer and moment of silence for Ukraine.
I believe by now everyone knows their country is being destroyed and the innocent citizens hich include women and children are being targeted and murderes must say that I am disappointed the Mayor did not find them worthy. Even more so due to the fact he portrays himself as a devout Christian and is very quick to ask for support and prayer for himself or his wife having an x-ray.
Take a brief moment to imagine this happening to your country, your loved ones or your self.
All of you would certainly beg for mercy, support and prayer. Especially the councilman who describes himself as a Viking warrior yet is easily terrified and begs for mercy over words alone.
Again I would like the mayor to please say a very brief prayer and moment of silence.
In the event he still does not find them worthy then I would hope another council member would have enough concerned and integrity to do so.
In closing I would like to make clear that this is not a special favor for me.
Regards, Greg Cody
Good evening,
My name is Taylor Cisneros and I have been a Coalinga native during the course of my 28 years of life. I am writing today to bring up safety concerns and hopefully a solution to these concerns. I grew up in the Keck Park area my whole life and have bought a home within the vicinity of Keck Park to raise my family.
Never in my years around this neighborhood have I witnessed such reckless driving that has occurred within the past two years.
My parents live right across the street and there isn't a day where a car doesn't peel out of the parking lot going 40+ mph. During the past week, I went on a walk with my daughter, who is 1.5 years old. My husband and I witnessed over 6 cars within the same time frame racing around the park area. We were almost hit by a car coming out of Keck Lane during the same time frame. I have done my best to make a call to dispatch when this occurs, but there is only a certain amount of time frame where an officer can be on patrol.
My first instance was to contact my very helpful councilman Mr. Adam Adkinsson to see my options. I asked if there was anything we could do to have speed bumps installed within the Keck Park area. He informed me that the city does have a program, which was completely awesome to hear. He was even generous enough to drop off the paper work on my front doorstep. When reviewing the paperwork the application process does not seem to be difficult at all. The only part I was concerned about is the fact that citizens are being asked to fund speed bumps.
I have created a vision that areas with high traffic areas of children at play, should have speed bumps installed. Maybe this is something that can be analyzed by the city to see where the priority is at this time. Coalinga has always been seen as a safe place, but according to my Facebook post on the Coalinga Citizens page in regards to the reckless driving that is occurring around Keck Park, this has actually been happening all over town. There is a high demand for speed bumps being installed all over town. I had a great number of citizens reaching out to me willing to do the application process and do whatever it takes to install these speed bumps.
I am willing to do the paperwork needed to have these speed bumps installed. The reason I am writing today is to ask our city and our city council to consider creating funding for speed bumps to be installed in areas that are in need.
I see the task of having citizens fund these bumps causing the loss of willingness to make this safety matter happen. If it's a matter of signatures, I am willing to knock on doors and do the dirty work to help get this done. I am a teacher within this community and I truly fear the lives of the students within our district due to our drivers not following the law or considering the lives of families and children.
Let's not wait for the day someone is badly injured or killed by someone who is being irresponsible. I hope after the reading of this letter, our city and council truly considers funding this proposal project. My contact information is listed below.
Please feel free to contact me if there is anything I need to do to help with this matter.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Taylor Cisneros
Contact Information:
559-977-5885
[email protected]