MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
September 15, 2022
CALL TO ORDER 6:00PM
Council Members Present: Ramsey, Singleton, Adkisson (arrived late at 6:51pm), Horn Others Present: City Attorney Mario Zamora, Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer, Chief of Police Jose Garza, Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, Public Works and Utilities Coordinator Larry Miller, and City Clerk Shannon Jensen Council Members Absent: Ramirez
Others Absent: City Manager Marissa Trejo, Financial Services Director Jasmin Bains, City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina, and Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia Changes to the Agenda: Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer announced the following changes to the Agenda:
1. Item No. 6.2 will be Pulled as this was a Future Agenda Item by Councilman Ramirez and he is absent; and
2. Item No. 6.1 will be Moved to just after the Citizen Comments section of the Agenda.
Motion by Horn, Second by Singleton to Approve the Changes to the Agenda and to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of September 15, 2022. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Adkisson and Ramirez - Absent)
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS None.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Mrs. Mary Jones stated the automatic ADA function on the front doors to City Hall is not functioning properly and requested it be addressed immediately.
Mr. Bill Lewis spoke in opposition of Council's consideration to begin allowing the watering of front turf/yards. (Item No. 6.2)
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Mr. Nathan Vosburg, piggybacking off Mr. Lewis' comments, spoke against allowing the construction companies watering the ground at the construction sites and the cost of purchasing water ultimately being laid on the residents.
Mr. Vosburg spoke in opposition the Council's approval of Resolution No. 4115 at the previous meeting.
Mr. Vosburg, referencing Item No. 5.5, urged the Council to look into why businesses are not taking advantage of the program. If it is issues with qualifying, perhaps the qualifications can be adjusted so more businesses can utilize the funds.
Mr. Vosburg, referring to the City's water allocation as being for Health and Safety, spoke in opposition of using water for new development.
Mrs. Jones stated she has had more than one person who works at the Prison say that their water usage is being mismanaged and urged the Council to have it looked in to.
Norae Eldridge requested that the flag at the top of City Hall be removed or replaced.
Councilman Horn stated that it had been replaced two days ago.
The following individual(s) submitted written comments):
None
4. 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. ZTA 22-01) Amending the Planning and Zoning Code Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Floodplain Regulations and Density Bonus Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer gave a brief overview of the item stating this item had been continued from the previous meeting. Changes taken from Council direction to permit garage conversions on detached accessory structures located in the rear of the main structure. No conversion of an attached garage shall be permitted.
Mr. Vosburg spoke in opposition of allowing ADUs.
Mayor Ramsey closed the Public Hearing
City Attorney Mario Zamora stated that the state has already changed the law allowing for a second dwelling.
Mayor Pro-Tem Singleton suggested the Council continue the Public Hearing until all 5 City Councilmembers are present for the vote.
Mr. Zamora stated the Public Hearing had already been closed, but the Council could table the item for future discussion.
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Motion by Singleton, Seconded by Horn to Table the Public Hearing for the Introduction and Waiving of the First Reading of Ordinance No. 853 - City Initiated Zoning Text Amendment (No. ZTA 22-01) Amending the Planning and Zoning Code Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Floodplain Regulations and Density Bonus to the next Council Meeting on October 6, 2022. Motion Approved by a 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Adkisson and Ramirez - Absent)
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MNUTES - August 24, 2022 (Special)
2. Consideration of Bid Award for Elm Avenue Beautification Phase Ill Project
3. Notice of Completion for the West Coalinga Multi-Use Trails Project - Project No. CML-5146(022)
4. Approve Memorandum of Understanding MOU between the City of Coalinga and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) CTW-CLC Local 521
5. Adopt Resolution No. 4117 Approving an Amendment to the Standard Agreement for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program - Coronavirus Response Round 2 and 3 (CDBG- CV2 and CV3) NOFA Dated December 18, 2020
6. Adopt Resolution No. 4118 Revising the Basic Pay Scale
7. Adopt Resolution No. 4119 Amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code Regarding Designated Employees and Disclosure Categories as Required by the Political Reform Act and Approving the 2022 Local Biennial Notice
8. Direct Staff to Initiate a Zoning Text Amendment Regulating Food Trucks in the City
9. Approve Allocation of Unanticipated Revenue from Public Works Surplus Vehicle Sales
10. Direct Staff to Explore the Feasibility of Upgrading the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant to Tertiary Treatment
11. Authorize Assistant City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Donabedian Hannah Architecture to Provide Architecture Design Services related to the Cottage Home Program
12. Rejection of Claim for Damages Presented by Karrie Ramsey Nagro Mayor Ramsey recused himself from the vote on Item No. 5.12.
Motion by Horn, Second by Singleton to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.11. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Ramirez - Absent) Motion by Horn, Second by Singleton to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.12. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Ramsey - Abstained) (Ramirez - Absent) Minutes - September 15, 2022
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Housing Element Kickoff Study Session (Joint Planning Commission and City Council Discussion) Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer gave a brief overview of the item and introduced Ms. Clancy Taylor of the California Coalition for Rural Housing.
Ms. Taylor explained that California Housing Element law requires every jurisdiction to prepare and adopt a housing element as part of their general plan. Typically, each city or county will prepare and maintain its own separate general plan and housing element. However, Fresno County and 12 of the 15 cities in Fresno County, with the help of the Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG), are preparing a Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element for the fifth round of housing element updates. The Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element provides an opportunity for countywide housing issues and needs to be more effectively addressed at the regional level rather than just at the local level. Regional efforts also provide the opportunity for the local governments in the county to work together to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) assigned to the Fresno County region. In addition, economies of scale can result in significant cost saving to jurisdictions preparing a joint housing element. The primary objective of the project is to prepare a regional plan addresses housing needs through single certified housing element for all 13 participating jurisdictions.
The Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element represents an innovated approach to meeting State Housing Element law and coordinating resources to address the region's housing needs. The regional housing element approach, while tested in a few counties with fewer jurisdictions, will be a major undertaking for FCOG and the 13 jurisdictions. The following jurisdictions are participating | the effort: Fresno County, Clovis, Coalinga, Fowler, Huron, Kerman, Kingsburg, Mendota, Parlier, Reedley, San Joaquin, Sanger, and Selma.
The Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element will cover the planning period of 2023-2031 and must be adopted and submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for certification by December 31, 2023.
The City invites the community to participate in a community workshop to discuss the housing element update. During the workshop, the community will learn about the update process, identify specific needs and opportunities, and the ability to share insights and ideas on how the community can improve housing opportunities local and on a regional level.
The workshop will be held on October 4, 2022, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in the City Council Chambers at 155 W. Durian Avenue.
2. Drought Update and Ongoing Conservation Efforts and Discussion and Potential Action regarding Adoption of Resolution No. 4120 Permitting the Watering of Front Yard Turf / Lawn Once Per Week (Mondays Only)
Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Item No. 6.2 was Tabled under Changes to the Agenda as this was a Future Agenda Item by Councilman Ramirez and he absent tonight.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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City Manager's Announcements:
Assistant City Manager reminded the community that the one day a week watering was moved to Mondays for all residents and all other restricts remain in place.
Council Member's Announcements:
None.
Mayor's Announcements:
None.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman Horn requested a Future Agenda Item to compare costs of our current fire extinguisher service contract with those from a local business.
9. CLOSED SESSION
None.
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT 6:57 PM
APPROVED:
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Ron Ramsey, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
October 6, 2022
Date
Minutes - September 15, 2022