MINUTES
AMENDED
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
May 4, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00PM
Council Members Present: Horn, Ramirez, Adkisson, Vosburg, Hedgecock (via Zoom)* *Councilman Hedgecock attended via an alternate location at 1600 S.
Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ 85210
Others Present: City Manager Marissa Trejo, Assistant City Attorney Megan Dodd, Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer, Commander Sean Young, Financial Services Director Mai Vang, Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia (via Zoom), Fire Division Chief Eric Beasley, Public Works and Utilities Coordinator Larry Miller, and City Clerk Shannon Jensen
Council Members Absent: None
Others Absent: City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina, and Fire Chief Greg DuPuis Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced the following changes to the Agenda:
1. The Special Agenda shall run concurrently with the Regular Agenda and Item No. 5.1 from the Special Agenda shall become Item No. 5.12 on the Regular Agenda; and
Consent Calendar Item No. 5.8 shall be pulled from the Agenda at Mayor Horn's request; and
Discussion Item No. 5.3 shall be Tabled at Councilman Adkisson's request.
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Adkisson to Approve the Changes to the Agenda and to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of May 4, 2023. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Recognition of Sergeant Boulos for his Years of Service to the City Chief of Police Jose Garza and Mayor Horn each presented a plaque to Sergeant Boulos for his years of service to the City.
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2. Proclamation: National Public Works Week 2023
Mayor Horn read the Proclamation into the record. Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer accepted the Proclamation on behalf of Public Works.
3. Presentation: CHUSD Update by Superintendent Lori Villanueva Coalinga-Huron Unified School District Superintendent Lori Villanueva gave a presentation update on safety at Coalinga and Huron schools.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
None
The following individual(s) submitted written comments):
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. City Council Approval of a City Initiated Zoning Text Amendment (No. ZTA 23-03) and further Introducing and Waiving the First Reading of Ordinance No. 859 Amending the Planning and Zoning Code related to Pet Stores and Veterinary Services in the Commercial Retail Center (CR) Zoning District
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer gave a brief overview of the item.
Mayor Horn opened the Public Hearing for comments.
Mary Jones asked which areas would be affected by the amendment? Mr. Brewer indicated the CR zones affected would be the Rite Aid, Kmart, and Save Mart Supermarkets commercial developments.
Mayor Horn closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Ramirez to Approve Waiving and First Reading of Ordinance No. 859 Amending the Planning and Zoning Code related to Pet Stores and Veterinary Services in the Commercial Retail Center (CR) Zoning District. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES - April 20, 2023
2. Check Register; 03/01/2023 - 03/31/2023
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3. Information Only: Quarterly Budget Report for Quarter Ending March 31, 2023
4. Approve Purchase of 51 Large AMI Water Meters
5. Authorize Black Water Consulting Engineers to Enter into an Agreement with Global Diving & Salvage to Perform Dive Inspections on Oil King and Northwest Reservoirs Direct City Manager to Explore the Possibilities of bringing an Annual Airshow to the Coalinga Municipal Airport
7. Authorize Staff to Enter into Negotiations and Subsequently a Standard Professional Services Agreement with OPC to Acquire Services related to Real Property Easement, Appraisal Negotiation, and Acquisition Services for the Multi-Use Trail Pedestrian Improvement Project
8. Establish Process for Special City Council Meeting Workshop on May 18, 2023, at 5:00pm regarding an Anticipated City Council District Seat Vacancy for District One (1) Item No. 5.8 was Pulled from the Agenda during Changes to the Agenda.
9. Establish Ad Hoc Committee with Councilman Vosburg and Councilman Hedgecock regarding Coalinga Municipal Airport Operations and Usage
10. Approve Revised Council Rules of Procedure
11. Adopt Resolution No. 4155 Approving the Sale of Excess Untreated USBR Water for 2023 to Harris Feeding
12. Authorize the Police Department to Purchase a Second Dual Purpose Canine Item No. 5.12 was Added to the Agenda from the Special Agenda during Changes to the Agenda.
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Adkisson to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.7 and 5.9 through 5.12. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action regarding Natural Gas Purchasing Policy and Further Adopt Resolution No. 4156 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Gas Purchase Transactions up to Five Winters into the Future
Dan Bergmann, IGService
Dan Bergmann of IGService gave a brief overview of the item.
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Adkisson to Adopt Resolution No. 4156 Approving a Long-Term Natural Gas Purchase Policy. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Amended) Minutes - May 4, 2023
2. Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget Discussion and Direction Marissa Trejo, City Manager
City Manager Marissa Trejo gave a brief overview of the item.
Consensus of the Council is to Approve the proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and for Staff to bring back the item for formal approval.
Discussion, Direction and Potential Action regarding Reorganization of the City Council.
Marissa Trejo, City Manager
Item No. 6.3 was Tabled during Changes to the Agenda
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
None
Council Member's Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez thanked CHUSD Superintendent Lori Villanueva for the update on safety at our schools. Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez also thanked City Staff for all their hard work each day.
Councilman Vosburg recognizes that the Mayor of Lemoore, Ms. Patricia Matthews, is present tonight.
Councilman Vosburg also recognized Mr. Strawn attendance.
Mayor's Announcements:
Mayor Horn announced that it had recently been brought to his attention that some members of the community are having a hard time with their social security and other issues. Mayor Horn urges anyone struggling to reach out to Congressman Duarte as he has expressed he could be of assistance.
Mayor Horn announced that this Saturday, May 6, Mid Valley Disposal will be having their free dump day. He believes you will need your ID or a copy of your Utility Bill in order to prove residency.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman Hedgecock requested a Future Agenda Item to appoint Roger Schindler to the District 1 vacancy anticipated by the resignation of Councilman Adkisson. Should Roger Schindler decline, Councilman Hedgecock would like to appoint Dawn Kahikina to the District 1 vacancy.
Councilman Hedgecock requested a Future Agenda Item to include the newly selected City Councilmember in the Council Teambuilding event scheduled for May 25, 2023.
Councilman Vosburg requested a Future Agenda Item directing Staff to create and circulate a public survey, accessible via Facebook and in-person, to ascertain whether the community is in favor or opposed to the planned "Road Diet" from 5th Street to Los Gatos Creek Bridge proposed by Caltrans as part of their highway 33 rehabilitation project.
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Councilman Vosburg requested a Future Agenda Item to keep the previously approved process of appointing one of the applicants meeting the District residency requirements to the District 1 vacancy.
Councilman Adkisson requested a Future Agenda Item to appoint Taylor Monroy-Cisneros to the District 1 vacancy.
Scott Netherton announced that Caltrans is expected to have a booth at the Horned Toad Derby to gather public opinion on their highway 33 rehabilitation project.
Councilman Vosburg, referencing the recently approved revised Council Rules of Procedure (Item No. 5.10,
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Adkisson to Approve the Reconsideration of Consent Calendar Item No. 5.8.
Motion Failed by 2/3 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Hedgecock, Ramirez, Horn voted "No")
9. CLOSED SESSION
None
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 8:04 PM
APPROVED:
Sames Horn, Mayor
ATTEST:
Suin
Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
May 18, 2023
Date
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