MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
July 6, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:01 PM
Council Members Present: Horn, Ramirez, Schindler, Hedgecock 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, City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina, Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia (via Zoom), Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, and Public Works and Utilities Coordinator Larry Miller
Council Members Absent: Vosburg
Others Absent: City Clerk Shannon Jensen
Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced the following changes to the Agenda:
1. Mayor Horn requested Item No. 5.7 be Pulled from the Agenda until the Sales Tax / Cannabis / Economic Development Transparency and Accountability Committee has had a chance to meet.
Motion by Hedgecock, Second by Ramirez to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of July 6, 2023. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Vosburg - Absent)
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Presentation by Fresno County Economic Development Corporation, Will Oliver Will Oliver, Vice President of Business Services with the Fresno County Economic Development Corporation presented an overview of their services.
2. Update on Highway 33 Improvement Project, Caltrans
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer provided a status report of the project and introduced John Liu, Deputy District Director for District 6, Division of Maintenance and Operations presented an overview and update of the State Route 33 Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Scott Netherton, Coalinga Area Chamber of Commerce, welcomed newly appointed Councilmember Roger Schindler. Mr. Netherton announced that the Chamber, along with the Coalinga Fire Department, will hold a Chamber Mixer on Tuesday, July 11 at noon in the City Council Chambers to discuss the commercial business inspections that are currently being performed by the Fire Department. The Mixer will provide a venue where business to ask questions and all are welcome. Mr. Netherton mentioned he had met with the Fresno County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) this morning and are planning a Mixer with them in the future.
Mary Jones inquired about the type of turf that will be placed at the dog park. She voiced concern over what type might be used and requested that the turf used be designed specifically for use with dogs.
The following individual(s) submitted written comments):
None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES - June 4, 2023
2. Check Register: 05/01/2023 - 05/31/2023
3. Code Enforcement Monthly Report for May 2023
4. Notice of Completion for Wastewater Treatment Plant Lighting Project
5. Notice of Completion for Fire Department Training Facility
6. Notice of Completion for Cambridge Avenue Signalization Project
7. Direct Staff to Research Factors related to the Current Challenges facing the Cannabis Industry and what other Cities are Counties are doing to Address the Slowdown Item No. 5.7 was Pulled from the Agenda during Changes to the Agenda.
8. Consideration of Bid Award for Ramsey Park Splash Pad Project
9. Consideration of Bid Award for Cherry Lane Improvement Project
10. Declare Miscellaneous Office Furniture as Surplus and Authorize Disposal
11. Authorize City Manager to Sign a Letter of Opposition, Unless Amended, on behalf of the City Council Opposing SB 584 (Limón) - Laborforce Housing: Shor-Term Rental Tax Law
12. Approve Survey Language and Further Direct Assistant City Manager to Distribute Survey related to Elm Avenue Rehabilitation Project with Complete Streets Elements including a Road Diet from 5th Street to the Los Gatos Creek Bridge
13. Approve Replacement of Councilman Vosburg with Councilman Schindler on Ad Hoc Committee for the Operations and Usage Management of Coalinga Municipal Airport
14. Approve Replacement of Councilman Adkisson with Councilman Vosburg on the City of Coalinga Sales Tax / Cannabis / Economic Development Transparency and Accountability Committee
15. Approve Replacement of Councilman Vosburg with Councilman Schindler on the City of Coalinga Water Transparency and Accountability Committee
16. Approve Mutual Aid Agreement between Coalinga Police Department and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) - Pleasant Valley State Prison and Avenal State Prison
17. Authorize City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Jeff Brooks for the Use of Reclaimed Wastewater for Private Irrigation Use
18. Authorize City Manager to Approve Engagement Letter Received from Price Paige & Company for Consulting Services related to the Preparation of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Audit
19. Approve Agreement between City of Coalinga and Gimme Love for Animal Shelter Services
20. Adopt Resolution No. 4164 Authorizing Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund
21. Adopt Resolution No. 4166 Authorizing Grant Application, Acceptance and Execution for Turn Replacement Program, Advance Metering Infrastructure Project, and Grant Administration under the Urban Drought Relief Grant Program
22. Adopt Resolution No. 4167 Accepting and Appropriating Funds Derived from Waived City Council Stipend for Councilman Schindler
Motion by Ramirez, Second by Horn to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.22. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Vosburg - Absent)
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action related to Fencing, Setbacks and Accessory Dwelling Structures on Reverse Corner Lots
Marissa Trejo, City Manager
City Manager Marissa Trejo stated this was a Future Agenda Item by Councilman Schindler.
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer gave a brief overview of the item.
Consensus of the Council is for Staff to bring back options and examples for amendments to the code related to Setbacks and Accessory Dwelling Structures on Reverse Corner Lots.
2. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action regarding Selecting a Voting Delegate and Up to Two (2) Alternate Voting Delegates for the Annual Business Meeting at the League of California Cities 2023 Annual Conference in Sacramento, California
Marissa Trejo, City Manager
City Manager Marissa Trejo gave a brief overview of the item.
Motion by Horn, Second by Schindler to Appoint Mayor Horn to serve as the Voting Delegate and Mayor Pro- Tem Ramirez to serve as the first Alternate Voting Delegate and Councilman Vosburg to serve as the second Alternate Voting Delegate during the Annual Business Meeting at the League of California Cities 2023 Annual Conference. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Vosburg - Absent)
3. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action related to the City's Turf Replacement Program based on a Recent Grant Award through the Urban Communities Drought Relief Program Larry Miller, Public Works and Utilities Coordinator
Public Works and Utilities Coordinator Larry Miller provided an overview of the item.
Discussion, Direction and Potential Action regarding Shift Battalion Chief Staffing for the Fire Department
Greg DuPuis, Fire Chief
Fire Chief Greg DuPuis provided an overview of the item.
Consensus of the Council is to move forward with Shift Battalion Chief Staffing for the Fire Department and for Staff to bring back an item for formal approval at a future meeting.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
City Manager Marissa Trejo announced that the Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Parks District (CHRPD) held the Let Freedom Ring event at the Sports Complex on July 1, 2023. Mrs. Trejo thanked CHRPD for the great job they did with the event.
Mrs. Trejo announced that Tuesday, August 1, 2023, the City will hold their annual National Night Out event which will take place downtown on the Coalinga Plaza between 5pm and 8pm. School supplies will be handed out to Coalinga students entering grades Kindergarten through 12th.
Mrs. Trejo announced that Fridays with Fire continues and tomorrow will be "Water Day" at Olsen Park. These events are great opportunities for your children to come out and interact with the Fire Department while doing fun activities.
Mrs. Trejo announced that there will only be one (1) City Council meeting in July, therefor the next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023.
Council Member's Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez asked where the Cooling Station are located in town? Fire Chief Greg DuPuis stated the Cooling Stations are located at the Keck Park and the Senior Center. The Fire Department will add a Press Release to the Fire Department's Facebook page regarding the information.
Mayor's Announcements:
Mayor Horn welcomed Councilman Roger Schindler as the City's new City Council representative for District
1. 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Horn requested a Future Agenda Item regarding information on mosquito abatement efforts at the "Old School Farm".
Mayor Horn requested a Future Agenda Item for the Police Department to provide a monthly report on what Officers have accomplished over the previous month, such as the number of tickets issued, etc.
Councilman Hedgecock asked Chief Garza when he anticipated having the first Public Safety / City Beautification / Code Enforcement / Animal Control Transparency and Accountability Committee meeting.
Chief Garza anticipates the first meeting to be scheduled for late August or early September.
9. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTIPATED LITIGATION. Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(4): 3 Cases
2. 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 and Coalinga Non-Sworn Public Safety Personnel
3. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - Government Code Section 54956.8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTATIORS. PROPERTY: ANP 083-020-58ST (portion). CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager, Marissa Trejo; Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer and City Attorney, Mario Zamora. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CP Development, LLC. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms of Payment
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 7:19 PM
APPROVED:
James Horn, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
August 3, 2023
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