MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
December 1, 2022
CALL TO ORDER 6:00PM
Council Members Present: Ramsey, Singleton, Ramirez, Horn Others Present: City Manager Marissa Trejo, City Attorney Mario Zamora, Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer, Chief of Police Jose Garza, Financial Services Director Mai Vang, Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia (via Zoom), Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, Public Works and Utilities Coordinator Larry Miller, and City Clerk Shannon Jensen (via Zoom)
Council Members Absent: Adkisson
Others Absent: City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina
Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced the following changes to the Agenda:
1. Item No. 6.1 will be moved and will appear as Item No. 2.3 ½;
2. Item No. 5.11 has been updated since original publishing of the Agenda and is now showing an increase of $19,890, however it is still covered under the grant and there will be not cost to the City; and
3. There is a Special Agenda with one item that will run concurrently with the regular Agenda.
Motion by Horn, Second by Singleton to Approve the Changes to the Agenda and to Approve the Agendas for the meeting of December 1, 2022. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Adkisson - Absent)
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Swearing in of Police Officers Aden, Ripoyla, Carias, Urias, Navarrete, and Campos and Police Technicians Sauceda, Montoya, Lopez, May and Bravo
Chief Garza swore-in Police Officers Aden, Ripoyla, Carias, Urias, Navarrete, and Campos and Police Technicians Sauceda, Montoya, Lopez, May, and Bravo.
Mayor Ramsey called for a 10-15 minute break at 6:20pm.
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Mayor Ramsey resumed the meeting at 6:36pm.
2. Presenting an Award to Retiring Certified Building Official John Self for his 14 Years of Service to the City of Coalinga
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer presented a plaque to Building Official John Self for his 14 years of service to the City of Coalinga.
3. Presenting a Key to the City of Coalinga Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Scott Netherton in Honor of his Service to the Community
Councilman Horn presented a Certificate of Appreciation and Key to the City to Scott Netherton, Executive Director of the Coalinga Chamber of Commerce.
4. Presentation of Community Video Policing Program
Chief Garza made a brief presentation of the Community Video Policing Program.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Mrs. Mary Jones spoke in favor of Police Department cameras. (Item No. 5.9). Mrs. Jones spoke in opposition of designating the future Splash Park located at 131 E. Cedar as "Ramsey Park", instead Mrs. Jones suggested naming the park after one or several of the young children who have lost their life over the years.
Mrs. Jones asked that the Council table the item until it could be discussed further.
Mr. Nathan Vosburg congratulated the Police Department on all their new hires, (Item No. 2.1). Mr. Vosburg spoke in favor of Mr. Netherton receiving a Key to the City, (Item No. 2.3). Mr. Vosburg spoke against the E- Mobility Grant stating that it can be done much cheaper, (Item No. 5.4). Mr. Vosburg spoke in favor of expanding Fire and Police Department's Drone Program, but stated there should be Town Hall Meetings about these programs, (Item No. 5.5). Mr. Vosburg spoke in opposition of the surveillance cameras, stating that we just spent money and now we find out they don't work, (Item No. 5.9).
Ron D'Artenay spoke in favor of the Clock Tower Dedication in honor of Oscar Garza, (Item No. 2.3 ½). Mr.
D'Artenay spoke in favor of designating the future Splash Park as "Ramsey Park" after Mayor Ramsey's many years of service.
Mr. Scott Netherton announced that the Coalinga Chamber held their annual Holiday Boutique this past Saturday, November 27, 2022 at the High School HUB and they had a great turnout. The Christmas Parade was scheduled for this Saturday, but due to the rain it has been pushed back to December 17, 2022. On February 4, 2023, the Chamber will be having their Annual Community Service Awards Ceremony and Dinner where they recognize Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Leaving a Legacy Award
The following individual(s) submitted written comments):
None.
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4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES - October 20, 2022
2. Check Register: 10/01/2022 - 10/31/2022
3. Notice of Completion for Polk Street Rehabilitation Project (5th to Elm Ave.). Project No. 2789 / #2880CM
4. Information Only - Grant Application Submitted for E-Mobility Services
5. Information Only - Expanding Fire and Police Department's Drone Program
6. Designate the Future Splash Park located at 131 E. Cedar as "Ramsey Park" in Honor of Outgoing Mayor Ron Ramsey
Mayor Ramsey pulled Item No. 5.6 for discussion at the request of Mary Jones.
Mrs. Jones reiterated her previous comments that the park should be named after the children that have been lost.
Councilman Horn stated he had suggested incorporating a mural of some type to honor those we have lost.
7. Approve Renewal of the Exclusive Authorization and Right to Sell Agreement between the City of Coalinga and Mid State Realty
8. Approve Regulatory Permit to JT Green Corporation, for Cannabis a Cannabis Indoor Cultivation Facility at 9900 Cody Street
9. Authorize Staff to Enter into Agreement with Surveillance Integration for Installation of Surveillance Cameras and License Plate Captures (LPC) at Ten Intersections
10. Authorize Staff to Enter into Negotiations and Subsequently a Standard Professional Services Agreement with Paragon Partners to Acquire Services related to Real Property Easement, Appraisal Negotiation, and Acquisition Services for the Multi-Use Trail Pedestrian Improvement
11. Approve Award for the Government Center Building Roof Silicone Restoration Roof Project
12. Authorize Collaboration with GX Broadband/Ranch WiFi to Pursue CPUC LATA Grant Funds to Create a Broadband Strategic Plan for the City of Coalinga
13. Authorize Purchase of Smart Meters
14. Adopt Resolution No. 4125 Amending the Accountant Series Job Description
15. Adopt Resolution No. 4126 Amending the Basic Pay Scale to Incorporate the Senior Accountant Position
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16. Adopt Resolution No. 4127, 4128, and 4129 related to the Submission of a Grant Application for the 2022 Urban Community Drought Relief Fund
17. Code Enforcement Monthly Report for October 2022
18. Authorize City Manager to Approve the Engagement Letter received from Price Paige & Company for Consulting Services related to the Preparation of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Audit This item originally appeared as Item No. 5.1 from the Special Meeting and has been added as Item No. 5.18 during Changes to the Agenda.
Motion by Horn, Second by Ramirez to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.18 with the Addition of Staff looking into adding the Mural for Item No. 5.5. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Adkisson - Absent)
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Presentation of Clock Tower Dedication Plaque in Honor of Oscar Garza Marissa Trejo, City Manager
Councilman Horn presented a plaque to the family of Oscar Garza in honor of his service in maintaining the clock tower for the City of Coalinga. The dedication ceremony will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 2:30pm at the Clock Tower.
2. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action regarding One (1) Expiring Term on the Planning Commission
Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer gave a brief overview of the item.
Ms. Pruitt spoke of her desire to serve another term.
Motion by Horn, Second by Singleton to Appoint Ms. Sarah Pruitt for another 4-year term to the Planning Commission. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Adkisson - Absent)
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
City Manager Mrs. Trejo reminded the public that the City will be having Santa's Gift Exchange at City Hall on December 15, 2022 from 2pm-7pm. We are requesting that you bring an unwrapped gift valued at $10 and your child will be able to select a gift, take pictures with Santa. There will also be a special guest appearance at the event.
Next Tuesday, December 6, 2022 is the monthly Chiefs Breakfast at Café 101 at 9am.
Councilman Horn requested that any students who may have helped with wrapping gifts for the Christmas Gift Program be asked to assist the day of program. Mrs. Trejo stated that she has already extended an invitation to the students to assist.
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Council Member's Announcements:
Councilman Ramirez thanked Mrs. Trejo and all the staff, the Police and Fire Department for this past year. He thanked the public for coming together and for Mayor Ramsey for his service.
Mayor Pro-Tem Singleton encouraged folks to support to slow down and be safe during this hectic time of Mayor's Announcements:
Mayor Ramsey congratulated the Chamber on the success of this years' CoalingaFest event.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Ramsey thanked everyone for his time here. He urged the new and current Councilmembers to not take anything personal. You will disagree sometimes. Mayor Ramsey thanked Mrs. Trejo, she has been one of the best City Managers to work with.
9. CLOSED SESSION
1. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - Government Code Section 54956.8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. PROPERTY: South Side of Locust Avenue and East of North Maple Street (APN: 071-162-16S), Coalinga, CA. CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager, Marissa Trejo; and City Attorney, Mario Zamora. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Self-Help Enterprises. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms of Payment
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6. CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager, Marissa Trejo, City Attorney, Mario Zamora. EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: Non-Represented Employees
3. CITY MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Government Code Section 54957(b)
4. CITY ATTORNEY'S PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Government Code Section 54957(b)
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT 7:23 PM
APPROVED:
James Horn, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
January 19, 2023
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