SPECIAL
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETINGAGENDA
June 16, 2022
6:00 PM
The Mission of the City of Coalinga is to provide for the preservation of the community character by delivering quality, responsive City services, in an efficient and cost-effective manner, and to develop, encourage, and promote a diversified economic base in order to ensure the future financial stability of the City for its citizens.
Notice is hereby given that the City Council will hold a Special Meeting, on June 16, 2022 in the City Council Chambers located at 155 West Durian, Coalinga, CA. Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to this meeting at 935-1533 x113. Anyone interested in translation services should contact the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at 935-1533 x113.
The Special Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the agenda will be as follows:
1. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Changes to the Agenda
3. Council's Approval of Agenda
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS (NONE)
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
This section of the agenda allows members of the public to address the City Council on any item within the jurisdiction of the Council. Members of the public, when recognized by the Mayor, should come forward to the lectern, identify themselves and use the microphone. Comments are normally limited to three (3) minutes. In accordance with State Open Meeting Laws, no action will be taken by the City Council this evening and all items will be referred to staff for follow up and a report.
Citizen Comments submitted in writing to the City Clerk by 5:00pm on the day of the City Council meeting shall be distributed to the City Council and included in the record, however they will not be read.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS (NONE)
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Adopt Resolution No. 4100 Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno to Consolidate and Canvass the Election and Permit the County Clerk of Fresno County to Render Specified Services to the City of Coalinga Relating to the Conduct of the Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Coalinga on November 8, 2022 and Appropriate Funds to Pay for Said Services
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS (NONE)
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. City Manager's Announcements
2. Councilmembers' Announcements/Reports
3. Mayor's Announcements
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
9. CLOSED SESSION
1. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - Government Code Section 54956.8.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. PROPERTY: 100 E. Walnut Avenue (APN: 071-162-01s and 071-162-02s) located in the City of Coalinga on the corner on Elm and Walnut Avenues. CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager, Marissa Trejo; Assistant City Manager, Sean Brewer; and City Attorney, Mario Zamora. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: AMG & Associates. UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Price and Terms of Payment
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Closed Session: A "Closed" or "Executive" Session of the City Council, Successor Agency, or Public Finance Authority may be held as required for items as follows: personnel matters; labor negotiations; security matters; providing instructions to real property negotiators; legal counsel regarding pending litigation; and protection of records exempt from public disclosure.
Closed session will be held in the Administration Building at 155 W. Durian Avenue and any announcements or discussion will be held at the same location following Closed Session.
11. ADJOURNMENT
STAFF REPORT - CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE
AUTHORITY
Subject: Adopt Resolution No. 4100 Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno to Consolidate and Canvass the Election and Permit the County Clerk of Fresno County to Render Specified Services to the City of Coalinga Relating to the Conduct of the Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Coalinga on November 8, 2022 and Appropriate Funds to Pay for Said Services Meeting Date: June 16, 2022
From: Marissa Trejo, City Manager
Prepared by: Shannon Jensen, Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk I. RECOMMENDATION:
The City Manager recommends the City Counciladopt Resolution No. 4100 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno to consolidate and canvass the election and permit the County Clerk of Fresno County to render specified services to the City of Coalinga relating to the conduct of the Municipal Election to be held in the City of Coalinga on November 8, 2022 and appropriate funds to pay for said services.
II. BACKGROUND:
The Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters requests a Resolution be executed by the City Council no later than July 1, 2022 requesting that the Fresno County Clerk/Elections Officialconduct the City of Coalinga election.
III. DISCUSSION:
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council may request changes to the language in the Resolution, however a Resolution ordering the election and requesting consolidation must be submitted to the County on or before July 1, 2022.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be a cost associated with the election. The proposed budget includes $20,000 to cover elections costs.
ATTACHMENTS:
File Name Description
RESO#4100_Election_Resolution_061622.pdf Resolution No. 4100
RESOLUTION NO. 4100
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COALINGA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE
OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AND REQUESTING
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF FRESNO TO CONSOLIDATE AND CANVASS THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022 WITH THE STATEWIDE
GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10400 ET SEQ.; TO PERMIT THE COUNTY CLERK/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF THE
COUNTY OF FRESNO TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THECITY OF COALLINGA RELATING
TO THE CONDUCT OF SAID GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10002; AND AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO PAY FOR
SAID SERVICES
WHEREAS, the next Statewide General Election to be held in the County of Fresno will take place on November 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City of Coalinga, intends to call and order a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the election of three (3) Councilmembers, each for a four-year term; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of the City of Coalinga to adopt a Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno to consolidate said election with the Statewide General Election pursuant to Part 3 of Division 10 of the Elections Code of the State of California (commencing with Section 10400) to be held on the same date and that, within the Cityof Coalinga, the precincts, vote center locations, ballot drop box locations, and election officers of the two (2) elections be the same; the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election; and the election be held in all respects as if there were only one (1) election; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of the City of Coalinga to adopt a Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno to render specified services to the City of Coalinga relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election pursuant to Section 10002 of the Elections Code of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, Section 10002 of the Elections Code of the State of California requires the City of Coalinga to reimburse the County of Fresno in full for the services performed upon presentation of a bill to the city of Coalinga.
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Coalinga has determined that each candidate for elective office who submits a statement to be sent to the voters with the sample ballot shall be charged a sum not greater than the actual prorated cost of printing, handling and translating the candidate’s statement, if any incurred by the agency as a result of providing this service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COALINGA as follows:
SECTION 1. A General Municipal Election is called and ordered for the City of Coalinga to be held on November 8, 2022, for the purpose of the election of 3 Councilmembers of the City Council torepresent the following districts:
District 1 Councilperson 4-year term
District 3 Councilperson 4-year term
District 5 Councilperson 4-year term
SECTION 2. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 10403 of the Elections Code of the State of California, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of the General Municipal Election and the Statewide General Election on November 8, 2022.
SECTION 3. In accordance with the provisions of Section 10403 of the Elections Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of Coalinga acknowledges that the consolidated election will be held and conducted in accordance withthe provisions of law regulating the Statewide General Election pursuant to Section 10418 of the Elections Code of the State of California.
SECTION 4. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno is requested to direct the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to take any and all steps necessary for and related to the holding of the consolidated election in a manner consistent with law, including, without limitation: the provision of all election materials and equipment; publication of notices; the hiring, training and supervision of election officers and other election personnel; the printing and distribution of ballot materials; the translation of ballot materials; the collection of submitted ballots; the tallying and canvassing of votes; and the certification of election results.
SECTION 5. Pursuant to Section 10002 of the Elections Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of Coalinga authorizes reimbursement to the County of Fresno in full for the services to be performed as herein requested and that said sum be paid to the County of Fresno upon demand and presentation of a bill to theCity of Coalinga.
SECTION 6. The candidate shall, if he/she elects to submit a statement, of no more than 200 words, to be included with the sample ballot and sent to the registered voters, pay the County all costs associated with said election statement; Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 13307, the candidate is required to make an estimated pre-payment to the County at the time the candidate files the nomination papers.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Coalinga at a regular meeting of the City Council held on this 16th day of June, 2022, by the followingvote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
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Ron Ramsey, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Shannon Jensen, City Clerk