MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
May 18, 2023
CALL TO ORDER 6:00PM
Council Members Present: Horn, Ramirez, Adkisson, Vosburg, Hedgecock Others Present: City Manager Marissa Trejo, Assistant City Attorney Megan Dodd, Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer, Commander Sean Young, Financial Services Director Mai Vang, City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina, Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia (via Zoom), Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, Public Works and Utilities Coordinator Larry Miller, and City Clerk Shannon Jensen Council Members Absent: None
Others Absent: None
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.
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Adkisson to Approve the Changes to the Agenda and to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of May 18, 2023. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
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
Elizabeth Jonasson, Public Affairs Representative of Westland Water District introduced Miss Sophia Reyes Moreno and gave a brief overview of her hard work and achievements that led her to being chosen as the 2023 Westlands Water District High School scholarship recipient for the west side. Mayor Horn presented Sophia with a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of the City of Coalinga.
2. Proclamation: Building Safety Month 2023
Mayor Horn read the Proclamation into the record. Building Inspector Robert Smith accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the building department.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Pat O'Brian spoke in opposition of the new owner's plans for the property next to the New China restaurant on Elm Avenue.
Scott Netherton reminded residents that the Coalinga Horned Toad Derby would be starting in eight days. The event will be jammed-packed and he hopes to have a good turnout.
The following individual(s) submitted written comments):
None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consideration of Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA 23-02) Amending he 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
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer gave a brief overview of the item.
Mayor Horn opened the Public Hearing for comments.
Mary Jones asked if the amendment would affect the smoke shop if they sold the business to a new owner? Mr. Brewer indicated that the amendment affects the use, not the ownership.
Mayor Horn closed the Public Hearing
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Adkisson to Approve the Waiving and First Reading of Ordinance No. 860 Amending the Planning and Zoning Code related to Distance Requirements for Smoke Shops from Sensitive Uses. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
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 the 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 Store and Veterinary Services in the Commercial Retail Center (CR) Zoning District Minutes - May 18, 2023
5. Authorize City Manager to Approve Amended Engagement Letter Received from Price Paige & Company for Consulting Services related to Prepare 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 Street to Los Gatos Creek
9. Authorize Black Water Consulting Engineers to Enter into an 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
12. Authorize City Manager to Execute a Contract with Expert Painting and Coatings to Install Finished Polished Concrete for City Hall Lobby Area
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 5.12. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
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
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer gave a brief overview of the item, stating this was a Future Agenda Item by Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez
Consensus of the Council is to add yield signs now and for Staff to work on merging other proposed safety improvements for the intersection into to the larger Active Transportation Plan (ATP) project.
2. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action related to Reducing Front Yard Lawn Installations for New Developments
Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer gave a brief overview of the item, stating this was a Future Agenda Item by Councilman Adkisson.
Consensus of the Council is for Staff to develop front yard desertscape landscape design standards for new developments and to bring them back at a future meeting for Council's consideration and approval.
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3. Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget Discussion and Direction Marissa Trejo, City Manager
City Manager Marissa Trejo gave a brief overview of the final proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Consensus of the Council is for Staff bring back the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for Council's formal approval at the next scheduled City Council meeting on June 1, 2023.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
None
Council Member's Announcements:
Councilman Hedgecock, referencing the activity numbers from the April 2023 Code Enforcement Monthly Report (Item No. 5.11) complemented Yaneth Ibarra for all her hard work.
Councilman Hedgecock complemented the departments for their building safety.
Councilman Vosburg announced that the Coalinga-Huron Library District will have their 'Fun Eats" on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the Coalinga Library location between 5pm - 6pm.
Councilman Vosburg announced that the Coalinga-Huron Library District's Summer Reading Program will run from June 17th through August 5th.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez commended the Fire Department for their quick action staff took with the fire hydrant that was struck.
Mayor's Announcements:
Mayor Horn announced that the Coalinga Horned Toad Derby will begin Friday, May 26th and run through Monday, May 29th.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman Vosburg requested a Future Agenda Item directing Staff to add a section to the City's website that would list information on resources available for impoverished residents. low-income residents.
Councilman Vosburg requested a Future Agenda Item for Staff to investigate the community's concerns regarding the proposed use of the vacant lot next to New China restaurant on Elm Avenue.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez requested a Future Agenda Item for the replacement of the City Council Chamber chairs.
9. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERNECE 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 Minutes - May 18, 2023
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 6:54 PM
APPROVED:
James Horn, Mayor
ATTEST:
Slumn suma
Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
June 1, 2023
Date
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