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CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
May 18, 2023
6:00 PM
The Mission of the City of Coalinga is to provide for the preservation of the community character by delivering quality, responsive City services, in an efficient and cost-effective manner, and to develop, encourage, and promote a diversified economic base in order to ensure the future financial stability of the City for its citizens.
Notice is hereby given that the City Council will hold a Meeting, on May 18, 2023 in the City Council Chambers located at 155 West Durian, Coalinga, CA. Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to this meeting at 935-1533 x113. Anyone interested in translation services should contact the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at 935-1533 x113. The Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the agenda will be as follows:
1. CALL TO ORDER
CLOSE
Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the agenda will be as follows:
1. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Changes to the Agenda
3. Council's Approval of Agenda
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition: Westlands Water District 2023 West Side Scholarship Recipient Sophia Reyes Moreno of Coalinga High School
2. Proclamation: Building Safety Month 2023
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
This section of the agenda allows members of the public to address the City Council on any item within the jurisdiction of the Council. Members of the public, when recognized by the Mayor, should come forward to the lectern, identify themselves and use the microphone. Comments are normally limited to three (3) minutes. In accordance with State Open Meeting Laws, no action will be taken by the City Council this evening and all items will be referred to staff for follow up and a report.
Citizen Comments submitted in writing to the City Clerk by 5:00pm on the day of the City Council meeting shall be distributed to the City Council and included in the record, however they will not be read.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consideration of Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA 23-02) Amending the Planning and Zoning Code Related to Smoke Shops and Further Introducing and Waiving the First Reading of Ordinance No. 860
Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES - May 4, 2023 (Amended)
2. Direct City Manager to Revise Resolution No. 3947 City of Coalinga Residential Utility Billing Policy 2020 to Not Charge Late Fees on Utility Accounts with Alternative Payment Arrangements
3. Authorize Assistant City Manager to Execute a Task Order with MKN & Associates to Hire Teter, Inc. to Provide Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Design/Engineering and Bid Support related to the Chlorine Room Improvements at the Water Treatment Plant
4. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 859 Amending the Planning and Payment Arrangements
3. Authorize Assistant City Manager to Execute a Task Order with MKN & Associates to Hire Teter, Inc. to Provide Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Design/Engineering and Bid Support related to the Chlorine Room Improvements at the Water Treatment Plant
4. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 859 Amending the Planning and Zoning Code related to Pet Stores and Veterinary Services in the Commercial Retail Center (CR) Zoning District
5. Authorize City Manager to Approve Amended Engagement Letter Received from Price Paige & Company for Consulting Services related to Preparation of Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 Audit
6. Authorize City Manager to Sign a Letter of Opposition on behalf of the City Council Opposing AB 985 (Arambula) - San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District:
Emission Reduction Credit System
7. Direct City Manager to Include Newly Selected Councilmember in Council Teambuilding Event
8. Direct Assistant City Manager to Prepare and Distribute a Survey related to Elm Ave Rehabilitation Project with Complete Streets Elements including a Road Diet from 5th to Los Gatos Creek Bridge
9. Authorize Black Water Consulting Engineers to Enter into Agreement with Global Diving & Salvage to Perform Dive Inspections on Oil King and Northwest Reservoirs (Updated Cost)
10. Authorize Purchase of 51 Large AMI Water Meters (Updated Cost)
11. Code Enforcement Monthly Report for April 2023
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Discussion and Direction related to Adding Yield Signs on Hayes Street Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
2. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action related to Reducing Front Yard Lawn Installations for New Developments
Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
3. Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget Discussion and Direction Marissa Trejo, City Manager
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. City Manager's Announcements
2. Councilmembers' Announcements/Reports
3. Mayor's Announcements
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
9. CLOSED SESSION
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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): Coalinga's International Association of Firefighters
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Closed Session: A "Closed" or "Executive" Session of the City Council, Successor Agency, or Public Finance Authority may be held as required for items as follows: personnel matters; labor negotiations; security matters; providing instructions to real property negotiators; legal counsel regarding pending litigation; and protection of records exempt from public disclosure. Closed session will be held in the Administration Building at 155 W. Durian Avenue and any announcements or discussion will be held at the same location following Closed Session.
11. ADJOURNMENT