MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
August 18, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00PM
Council Members Present: Ramsey, Singleton, Adkisson (arrived at 7:05pm), Horn Others Present: City Manager Marissa Trejo, City Attorney Mario Zamora, Chief of Police Jose Garza, Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer, City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina, Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, Public Works and Utilities Coordinator Larry Miller, and City Clerk Shannon Jensen
Council Members Absent: Ramirez
Others Absent: Financial Services Director Jasmin Bains, and Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia
Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced that Item No. 6.1 will be moved to the next meeting since it was a Future Agenda Item requested by Councilman Ramirez.
Motion by Horn, Second by Singleton to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of August 18, 2022. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Ramirez and Adkisson - Absent)
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS Presentation from City Staff and Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) on the Annexation Process
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer gave a brief presentation before introducing Jessica Gibson and Amanda Castro from LAFCo.
Ms. Gibson provided further information on the annexation process. • The CrisCom Company - Quarterly Report
Renee Musokian of The CrisCom Company presented their quarterly report.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Mrs. Hilda Crawford with the Coalinga-Huron Library District announced that the Library will be holding their 2022 Fall Festival each Wednesday from 5:30pm to 8:00pm in the month of September. The Library is currently seeking vendors and performs interested in participating in the event.
Mr. Nathan Vosburg spoke in opposition to the proposed rate increases. (Item No. 4.2) (Item No. 5.6).
Mrs. Mary Jones commented that some residents are following the water conservation regulations, while other are not. Mrs. Jones inquired if the Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Parks District will be watering at night as directed.
The following individual(s) submitted written comments):
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Continued Public Hearing for the Introduction and Waiving of the First Reading of Ordinance No. 853 - City Initiated Zoning Text Amendment (No. STA 22-01) Amending the Planning and Zoning Code Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's), Floodplain Regulations and Density Bonus Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer gave a brief overview of the item. Changes taken from Council direction at the previous meeting have been highlighted.
Mayor Ramsey asked for confirmation that the requirement that the ADU must have alley access had been removed?
Mr. Brewer confirmed that the requirement had been removed.
Mayor Ramsey asked if the zoning would need to be updated since most areas are zoned for single family.
Mr. Brewer indicated a rezone would not be required, the State has updated the law and ADUs and JADUs are consistent with the General Plan.
Mayor Ramsey asked if Council could allow in only certain residential areas? Mr. Brewer indicated that it was originally setup in that way with allowing them on properties with alley-access only.
Mayor Ramsey spoke in opposition of allowing garage conversions due to possibility of it lowering the property values. Mayor Ramsey asked if they could be allowed on a case-by-case basis? Minutes - August 18, 2022
Mr. Brewer indicated that we could not, we would need uniformity.
Mayor Ramsey stated that he cannot support this.
Mr. Brewer suggested that we continue the Public Hearing and bring the item back when all Councilmembers are present for the discussion.
City Manager Marissa Trejo suggested that the item be brought back with only allowing for detached garage conversions.
Nathan Vosburg expressed opposition, stating this is a large mistake on the State's part, along with many others. He would like to see the City fight having to implement this, however he understands that our hands are tied.
Motion by Singleton, Seconded by Horn to Continue the Public Hearing to the next Council Meeting scheduled for September 1, 2022. Motion Approved by a 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Ramirez and Adkisson - Absent) Sepe ber 1, 2o No. 411 Postponing the horease of the Retuse Rales from July 1. 2022 la City Attorney Mario Zamora gave a brief overview of the item, stating that approximately 45,000 notices were mailed out on June 30, 2022, to all residents and to my knowledge there have been no protest votes.
Mayor Ramsey opened the Public Hearing for comments.
Mr. Nathan Vosburg spoke in opposition of the increase at this time. He blames the State of California.
Mr. Zamora asked Mr. Vosburg if he was casting a vote one way or another.
Mr. Vosburg stated he was not.
Mayor Ramsey closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Ramsey, Second by Horn to Adopt Resolution No. 4111 Postponing the Increase of Refuse Rates from July 1, 2022 to September 1, 2022. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Ramirez and Adkisson - Absent)
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MNUTES - August 4, 2022 (Special)
2. Approve MINUTES - August 4, 2022
3. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 854 - City Initiated Zoning Text Amendment (No. ZTA 19-04) Amending the Planning and Zoning Code Related to In-Home Family Daycare Facilities
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4. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 855 Related to Establishing Violations and Penalties of the Planning and Zoning Code and Further Adopting Resolution No. 4110 Updating the Fines Related to Violations of the Planning and Zoning Code
5. Adopt Resolution No. 4112 Reinstating a Moratorium on Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, Inflatable Water Slides and the Like, and Decorative Fountains or Water Features Effective Immediately and Until the City Proclaims the Water Conservation Emergency to be Over or Repealed by a Subsequent Resolution
Councilman Horn pulled Item No. 5.5 for discussion.
Councilman Horn requested hot tubs be removed as they do not use as much water.
Councilman Adkisson suggested allowing a resident to bring in their own water to fill the pool in lieu of the moratorium.
Mayor Pro-Tem Singleton, Mayor Ramsey and Councilman Horn spoke in opposition of allowing residents to obtain another source of water.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 4113 Increasing Natural Gas Rates by 50 percent effective September 1, 2022 for one year ending September 1, 2023
Mayor Ramsey pulled Item No. 5.6 for discussion.
Mayor Ramsey stated the rate increase amount and effective date for public information.
7. Approve Purchase of Ambulance Power-Load Gurney System from Stryker Equipment
8. Authorize City Manager to Continue Moving Forward with New Animal Shelter Project based on City Engineer's Cost Estimate
9. Authorize Assistant City Manager to Execute a Task Order with the City Engineer for Preliminary Engineering and Construction Engineering Services for the Cherry Lane Reconstruction Project
10. Authorize Assistant City Manager to Execute a Task Order with the City Engineer to Provide Civil Engineering Design and Construction Engineering Support Services for the Radio Field & Sludge Pond at the WWTP
Mayor Ramsey pulled Item No. 5.10 for discussion.
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer gave a brief overview of the item.
11. Public Works, Utilities & Community Development Quarterly Report for April-June 2022 Motion by Horn, Second by Singleton to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.4 and 5.6 through
5.11. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Ramirez - Absent) Minutes - August 18, 2022
Motion by Horn, Seconded by Singleton to Approve Consent Calendar Item No. 5.5 with the Removal of "Hot Tubs" from Resolution No. 4112. Motion Approved by 3/1 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Adkisson - Voted "No") (Ramirez - Absent)
ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action related to Adding Stop Signs and Various Safety Improvements at the Intersection of Hayes/Harrison/3rd Street Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
This item was postponed to the next meeting under Changes to the Agenda.
2. Presentation, Discussion, Direction and Potential Action related to Water Supply, Conservation, and Rate Increase: USBR Water Supply Status, Conservation Progress, Additional Purchase Opportunities, Planned Water Total for Year, and Potential Impact on Customer Rates Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer gave a brief overview of the item.
City Manager Marissa Trejo stated that a Councilmember had requested a Future Agenda Item regarding the use of wells. That item is currently being researched and will appear on the September 1, 2022 agenda. If we are not able to make that agenda, then it will appear on the following agenda.
Motion by Ramirez, Second by Singleton to Adopt Resolution No. 4108 Approving the Continuation of the Water Conservation Emergency Proclamation; Additional Water Restricts and Penalties; and Authorizing the City to Purchase Water if Needed. Motion Approved by 4/1 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Ramsey - Voted NO)
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
City Manager Marissa Trejo announced that we will be having a Special Meeting on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 to consider a Resolution to appoint unopposed City Councilmember candidate Lonnie A. Hedgecock, to District No. 5 in order to save approximately $2,500 General Fund monies. I also met with Senator Ana Caballero's office today.
Council Member's Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem Singleton stated that the Council has to make tough decisions, we don't always like it but we do have a job to protect the City.
Councilman Adkisson announced that he had been in Sacramento to discuss the City's water issues and that Congressman Valadao is confident that the City will receive additional water. Assemblyman Adam Gra elieves he will be able to assist the City with a funding source to purchase additional water Mayor's Announcements:
None.
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8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
9. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code 54957.6. CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager, Marissa Trejo and City Attorney, Mario Zamora. EMPLOYEE (ORGANIZATION): General Employees and Nonrepresented Employees
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
No reportable action taken in Closed Session.
11. ADJOURNMENT 7:53 PM
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
September 1, 2022
Date
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