MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
May 19, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:03PM
Council Members Present: Ramsey, Singleton, Adkisson (via Zoom), Ramirez, Horn Others Present: City Manager Marissa Trejo, City Attorney Mario Zamora, Commander Sean Young (for Chief of Police Jose Garza), Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer, Financial Services Director Jasmin Bains, City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina, Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, Public Works and Utilities Coordinator Larry Miller, and City Clerk Shannon Jensen
Council Members Absent: None
Others Absent: Chief of Police Jose Garza; and Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced the following changes to the Agenda:
1. Recognition of the Coalinga High School Cheerleader's Achievements at the 2022 CIF Central Division D3 Cheer and Dance Championships will be added to the Agenda as Item No. 2.2; and
2. Regular and Special Agendas will be combined, with Item 9.1 from the Special Agenda becoming 9.1 on the Regular Agenda.
Motion by Ramirez, Second by Singleton to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of May 19, 2022. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Audited Financial Statements by City Auditor Ryan Jolley of Bryant L. Jolley, CPA, Accountancy Corporation, gave a brief presentation of the City's 2020- 2021 Fiscal Year Audited Financial Statements.
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2. Recognition of the Coalinga High School Cheerleader's Achievements at the 2022 CIF Central Division D3 Cheer and Dance Championships
The Coalinga High School Cheerleaders were introduced and an overview of their achievements of winning the 2022 CIF Central Division D3 Cheer and Dance Championships were presented
CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Mr. Scott Netherton provided detailed information regarding the Horned Toad Derby celebration next weekend.
The following individual(s) submitted written comments):
Greg Cody
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PROPOSED ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 4094 OF NECESSITY FINDING,
DETERMINING, AND DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE
THT ACQUISITION OF STREETLIGHTING FACILITES BY EMINENT DOMAIN Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer gave a brief overview of the item and the steps to expect in the acquisition process.
Mayor Ramsey opened the Public Hearing for comments.
Councilman Horn asked what savings the City would see from the acquisition? Mr. Brewer stated the savings would not be from the purchase of the streetlights, but rather on the program billing with PG&E. The savings would be between 40% to 60%.
Mayor Ramsey asked if the purchase of the lights has already been budgeted? Mr. Brewer indicated that most of the cost will be covered by street funds. The streetlights were moved the Gas Tax Fund so the savings will be recognized in that fund.
Mr. Nathan Vosburg stated he believes streetlights are imperative to public safety and there are a lot of dark areas in town. He would like to see more streets rather than less. Will the purchase of the lights make it easier to get more lighting?
Mr. Brewer confirmed that it would be easier. We do have a lighting project in the works that will be addressing some of the areas around Houston and Pleasant. Our goal would be to increase lighting throughout town. Part of this acquisition project will include upgrading to LED which will improve the lighting and clarity.
City Attorney Mario Zamora stated the acquisition will also be easier to maintain the lights.
Mayor Ramsey asked when should we expect the acquisition to be completed? Mr. Zamora expects that will take approximately two months to get through the process.
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Councilman Horn asked if the City would be in danger of PG&E taking the lights back from us? Mr. Brewer indicated that they would not be able to take them back after we worked through the court process. will we still have to go through PG&E for supplies for new and existing lights? Mr. Brewer stated that they will all be standard lights that the City wouldn't have any issue obtaining Mayor Pro-Tem Singleton spoke in favor of the acquisition.
Mr. Brewer indicated that with the acquisition, the City would also be able to use the poles for banners which we've had issues with PG&E on in the past. We plan to act quickly once this process is complete and will begin fixing lights right away.
Mr. Zamora clarified that PG&E would still own the underground infrastructure while the City will own the light fixture.
Mr. Brewer stated that we will still have to work with them when we are putting new lights in, but it will be a lot faster than doing the entire process with them.
Mrs. Hilda Crawford asked where in the City will be start first? The acquisition will be City-wide. The lighting project in the Houston area is part of separate project then this acquisition project.
Mayor Ramsey closed the Public Hearing.
NECESSITY BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY FINDING, DETERMINING, AND DECLARING THAT THE
PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF THE STREETLIGHT FACILITIES BY EMINENT DOMAIN
Motion by Adkisson, Second by Horn to Make the Necessary Findings and Adopt Resolution No. 4094 Approving the City Finding, Determining, and Declaring that the Public Interest and Necessity Require the Acquisition of the Streetlight Facilities by Eminent Domain. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES - April 21, 2022
2. Adopt Resolution No. 4084 Annual Gann Appropriation Limit for Fiscal year 2022-2023
3. Adopt Resolution No. 4088 Amending the General Pay Scale
4. Adopt Resolution No. 4089 Amending the Water Operator Job Description
5. Adopt Resolution No. 4090 Establishing Wastewater Operator Job Descriptions
6. Adopt Resolution No. 4091 Amending the CPOA Non-Sworn Pay Scale and Renaming it to the Police Non-Sworn Pay Scale
7. Adopt Resolution No. 4092 Amending the Animal Control Officer I / I|/ III Job Description Minutes - May 19, 2022
8. Adopt Resolution No 4093 Approving a List of Projects to be Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act and Further Authorizing a Budget Expense in the Amount of $412,287 to Execute the List of Projects Funded by SB 1 in the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year
9. Authorize City Manager to Sign and Submit Local Transportation Development Funds for Fiscal Year 2020/2021
10. Authorize City Manager to Sign and Submit Local Transportation Development Funds for Fiscal Year 2021/2022
11. Authorize Assistant City Manager to Execute Task Orders with the City Engineer to Provide Design Engineering and Construction Engineering Services for the Pleasant Street Water Main Reconstruction Project between Louisiana and Hachman Ave
12. Approve Purchase of Fire Department Training Structure with California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (CIRA) Grant Funds
13. Approve Acceptance of Grant Funds from California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (CIRA) for the Purchase of Electric Vehicles
14. Authorize Purchase of Small Package Outdoor Fitness Equipment for Centennial Park and Sandalwood Park Under the Parks Per Capital Grant Award
15. Approve Lease Agreement with California Business Machines
16. Fire Department Quarterly Report - Quarter 1 - 2022 Mayor Ramsey pulled Item No. 5.16 for discussion.
Fire Chief Greg DuPuis gave a brief overview of the report.
Motion by Horn, Second by Ramirez to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.16. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
City Manager Marissa Trejo announced that the City is currently accepting applications for the Youth in Government Program through May 31st.
Council Member's Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem Singleton announced the game will start at 5:00pm in Fowler and the gates will open at 4:00pm.
Mayor's Announcements:
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Mayor Ramsey announced that the household hazardous waste drop off event will be on June 4th at Keck Park between 9:00am and noon. There is a list of eligible items that can be dropped off on the City's Facebook page.
Councilman Ramirez asked if there would be warning signs posted? Mayor Ramsey stated that the event would be managed safely and will inquire with Tyler from the Coalinga- Huron Recreation and Parks District.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman Ramirez requested a Future Agenda Item to honor former Chief of Police with a key to the City for his 25+ years of service.
9. CLOSED SESSION
1. Anticipated Litigation Under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 1 case - Fairview Amandako MHPS, LLOC Claim
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
No reportable action taken in Closed Session.
11. ADJOURNMENT 6:44 PM
APPROVED:
Ron
Ron Ramsey, Mayor/
ATTEST:
Звишии Shume
Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
July 7, 2022
Date
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From: Greg Cody
To: Marissa Trejo; Shannon Jensen; Information
Subject: 05/19/22 Citizen comment
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2022 4:52:27 PM
As most of you know I follow my family history in Coalinga dating back to the 1800s.
Although my primary residence is no longer in Coalinga both myself and family members are still vested.
I still care about Coalinga despite the fact that it has very badly deteriorated.
It is my understanding that council members and staff Will be attending a convention in Las Vegas. I understand that these are very expensive but can be beneficial as it allows much needed training and opportunities to promote much needed businesses to the city.
With that being said I do have some very legitimate concerns.
Councilmember Adam Adkisson has publicly described these conventions to be a waste of time and money. In his own regard he has proven that with his history of very bad behavior at these conventions which include but are not limited to
Showing up hours late in a dazed, confused delusional state.
Dressing inappropriately reeking of body odor as though he had just pulled an all nighter at the skate park.
Failing to take required classes
Public displays of hostility, attacking council-members shouting vulgarities.
Publicly discussing confidential police matters while insulting CPD and it's officers.
Excessive consumption of alcohol and leaving event DUI.
Unfortunately it has been a poor reflection upon all of council and staff.
In other words one bad apple does spoil the whole bunch.
I would ask that it be made clear to him that his attendance Will be probationary. It is very important that he be closely monitored and in the event he throws one of his compulsive temper tantrums security should be called and remove him immediately.
I would also ask that it be made clear to Councilman Ray Singelton that any derogatory sexual remarks toward females will not be tolerated.
With that being said I wish you all the best of luck and success.
Regards
Greg Cody
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