MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
July 7, 2022
CALL TO ORDER 6:00PM
Council Members Present: Singleton, Adkisson, 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 (via Zoom), Public Works and Utilities Coordinator Larry Miller, and City Clerk Shannon Jensen
Council Members Absent: Ramsey
Others Absent: City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina
Mayor Pro-Tem Singleton called for a Moment of Silence for the recent passing of Corporal Simmons' wife Karan (Folsom) Simmons.
Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced the following changes to the Agenda:
1. Item No. 2.1, Presentation of Westlands Water District 2022 West Side Scholarship to Recipients Michael Mahfood and Emmie Walker shall be postponed until the next scheduled meeting on August 4, 2022.
Motion by Ramirez, Second by Horn to Approve the Changes to the Agenda and to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of July 7, 2022. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Ramsey - Absent)
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Presentation of Westlands Water District 2022 West Side Scholarship to Recipients Michael Mahfood and Emmie Walker by Elizabeth Jonasson of Westlands Water District Presentation was postponed to the August 4, 2022, City Council meeting under changes to the Agenda.
2. Presentation of a Key to the City to Former Chief of Police, Darren Blevins, in Honor of his Many Years of Service to the Community
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Former Chief of Police joined the meeting via Zoom. Chief Blevins' daughter was present to accept the Key on his behalf.
Councilman Ramirez presented the Key to the City of Coalinga to former Chief of Police Darren Blevins for his many years of service to the Community.
A Mr. Martinez presented a Joint Resolution from the offices of Senator Anna Caballero and Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula to former Chief of Police Darren Blevins for his many years of service.
Presentation of CoStar and LoopLink Web Services by Jorge Recions, Director of Digital Advertising
Jorge Recinos, Director of Digital Advertising for CoStar and Keith Theigo of LoopLink presented web services for CoStar and LoopLink.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Hilda Crawford gave a brief update on the library's summer reading program.
The following individual(s) submitted written comments):
None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
• CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MNUTES - May 19, 2022
2. Approve MINUTES - June 16, 2022
3. Check Register: 05/01/2022 - 05/31/2022
4. Information Only: Mobile Solar Trailer with Surveillance Cameras
5. Notice of Completion 7th Street Rehabilitation Project Including Mountainview Project No. PW21- 003 / #2893
6. Rejection of Claim for Damages Presented by Shancee Monclova
7. Authorize City Manager to Sign and Submit Local Transportation Development Funds for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Adopt Resolution No. 4102 - Acceptance of Public Street Easement related to Site Plan Review (SPR-A-18-01) Residence Project
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9. Consider and Adopt Resolution No. 4103 - Intention to Vacate a Public Street Easement on Adjoining APN 082-396-16s (840 Chianti Circle Property) and Setting a Date for a Public Hearing
10. Approve Renewal of the Mutual Aid Agreement with Pleasant Valley State Prison
11. Authorize Public Works and Utilities Department to Purchase Seven (7) Additional Solar Powered Lights from Solar One for the Wastewater Plant Project
12. Direct Staff to Order In God We Trust Sign for City Council Chambers and Plaque Dedicating Clock Tower to Former City Equipment Mechanic and Planning Commissioner Oscar Garza Motion by Horn, Second by Ramirez to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.12. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Ramsey - Absent)
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Presentation by TeamCalifornia and Discussion, Direction and Potential Action regarding Approving a Membership Agreement for Economic Development Services Robin Reimold, President & CEO of TeamCalifornia
City Manager Marissa Trejo gave a brief overview of the item. Mrs. Trejo recommends the Council approve partnering with TeamCalifornia for economic development and business attraction services. Some services may overlap with the services we currently receive from the Fresno Economic Development Corporation, however this partnership would supplement those services.
Motion by Adkisson, Second by Horn Approving a Membership Agreement for Economic Development Services with TeamCalifornia. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Ramsey - Absent)
2. Discussion regarding Natural Gas Update
Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer gave a brief overview of the item, stating that natural gas rates are expected to increase this winter and are not expected to go back down. The City's consultant, Dan Bergmann, is scheduled to make a presentation regarding a potential rate increase at one of the meetings in August.
3. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action regarding a Voting Delegate and Up to Two (2) Alternate Voting Delegates for the Annual Business Meeting at the League of California Cities 2022 Annual Conference in Long Beach, California
Marissa Trejo, City Manager
City Manager Marissa Trejo gave a brief overview of the item.
Motion by Singleton, Second by Adkisson Approving Councilman Horn to Serve as the Voting Delegate and Councilman Ramirez to Serve as the Alternate Voting Delegate at the League of California Cities 2022 Annual Conference in Long Beach, California. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Ramsey- Absent)
4. Discussion and Direction regarding Zoning Violation Fines for Semi Truck Parking Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
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Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer gave a brief overview of the item.
Mayor Pro-Tem Singleton is in favor of violation fines, stating that the goal is not to acquire funds, but to gain compliance.
Mrs. Mary Jones suggested the conversation starts with the truck drivers, perhaps a meeting.
Councilman Ramirez is in favor of violation fines to gain compliance. He stated he had reached out to Granite Construction to see if they would allow the use of their property, the old airport. They did not have issue, however there was potential for environmental issues.
Councilman Adkisson is in favor of violation fines to gain compliance.
Councilman Ramirez is in favor of a public meeting to inform the truck drivers of the City's plant to enforce violations.
City Manager Marissa Trejo suggested a workshop or a special meeting.
Councilman Horn is in favor of violation fines to gain compliance.
Consensus of the Council is for Staff to Hold a Special Workshop and to Bring Back a Resolution to Approve a Progressive Fine Schedule for Semi Truck Parking Violators.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
City Manager Marissa Trejo announced there was a previous request for Future Agenda Item to schedule a meeting with the school district to receive public input on ensuring the safety of our schools. This special meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 6:00pm. This meeting would not be specific to school shooting, but rather the overall safety of our schools.
National Night Out will be held downtown on the plaza on Tuesday, August 2nd from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Our goal is to pass out 400 sets of schools supplies to Coalinga kids. Students are welcome to volunteer to assist staff with preparing for the event, as well as during the event itself.
Council Member's Announcements:
Councilmember Ramirez thanked Mr. Martinez, from the office of Senator Anna Caballero, for attending the meeting tonight.
Mayor's Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem Singleton stated that Mayor Ramsey was unable to attend the Council Meeting this evening because was attending a Fresno Council of Govermments meeting to ensure that the interests of the City of Coalinga was properly represented. Mr. Singleton stated that Mayor Ramsey did not provide any announcements.
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8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman Adkisson requested a Future Agenda Item to discuss stronger enforcement for people who light fireworks. Residents are lighting fireworks on a daily basis through the months of June and July.
Councilman Ramirez requested a Future Agenda Item to install a stop sign or yield sign at the intersection of Harrison and Hayes at the triangle, stating that the area is unsafe.
Mayor Pro-Tem Singleton requested a Future Agenda Item regarding the expansion of the City limits out towards Interstate-5.
City Manager Marissa Trejo stated that Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer could make a presentation and we could invite the new Fresno Local Agency Formation Committee (LAFCO) representative to attend.
Councilman Ramirez requested a Future Agenda Item to request that the County make improvements to Los Gatos Park.
Mrs. Trejo stated she would reach out to the County for an update and will list it as an informational item on an upcoming agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
1. REAL PROPERTY NEGTIATIONS - Government Code Section 54956.8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. PROPERTY: APN: 073-020-58S located in Fresno County off Palmer Avenue. CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager, Marissa Trejo, Assistant City Manager, Sean Brewer, and City Attorney, Mario Zamora. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Dave Wood. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms of Payment
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
No reportable action taken in Closed Session.
11. ADJOURNMENT 7:18 PM
APPROVED:
Ra Bany Pon
ATTEST:
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Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
August 4, 2022
Date
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