SPECIAL
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETINGAGENDA
September 14, 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 Special Meeting, on September 14, 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 Special 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 (NONE)
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 (NONE)
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Reaffirm Resolution No. 3964 Declaring all Businesses in the City as Essential Businesses
2. Adopt Resolution No. 4181 Declaring Masking a Matter of Personal Preference
3. Direct City Manager to Draft a Letter, to be Signed by the Mayor, Opposing any new Lockdowns or Mask Mandates and to be Sent to Fresno County Health Department, Fresno County Office of Education, California Department of Public Health, California Office of Emergency Services, State and Federal Officials representing Coalinga, and all surrounding Fresno and Kings County Cities
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS (NONE)
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. City Manager's Announcements
2. Councilmembers' Announcements/Reports
3. Mayor's Announcements
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
9. CLOSED SESSION (NONE)
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
STAFF REPORT - CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE
AUTHORITY
Subject: Reaffirm Resolution No. 3964 Declaring all Businesses in the City as Essential Businesses
Meeting Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023
From: Marissa Trejo, City Manager
Prepared by: Marissa Trejo, City Manager
I. RECOMMENDATION:
This was requested as a future agenda item by Councilman Vosburg.
Staff also recommends.
II. BACKGROUND:
In 2020, the State of California deemed several types of businesses as non-essential businesses and ordered their closure.
On May 7, 2020, the Coalinga City Counciladopted Resolution No. 3964 Declaring all Businesses in the City as Essential Businesses.
On July 27, 2020, the Coalinga City Council reaffirmed Resolution No. 3964 Declaring all Businesses in the City as Essential Businesses.
III. DISCUSSION:
Councilman Vosburg has requested that Council, once again, reaffirm Resolution 3964 Declaring all Businesses in the City as Essential Businesses in advance of any potentialclosures ordered by state or federal officials.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
Do not adopt Resolution (not recommended)
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
File Name Description
RESO#3964_Declaring_All_Bussinesses_Essential_050720.pdf Resolution No. 3964 RESOLUTION NO. 3964
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COALINGA DECLARING ALL
BUSINESSES IN THE CITY AS ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coalinga proclaimed a local emergency in its adoption of Resolution No. 3959 in response to the spread of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”); WHEREAS, the California Governor has enacted Executive Order Number N-33-20 designating certain business sectors as essential and requesting those employed at essential businesses to abide by social distancing guidelines;
WHEREAS, in response to Executive Order Number N-33-20, a large number of local businesses were deemed non-essential and forced to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19; WHEREAS, cities in California have the authority to designate their own essential businesses in order to maintain public health and safety and to support businesses; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coalinga has deemed it necessary to declare and categorize all businesses within the City as “essential business” for the purpose of allowing all businesses to remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED by the City Council of the City of Coalinga that:
1. All businesses within the City of Coalinga limits are declared and categorized as “essential businesses” and are permitted to remain open for the duration of the local and state emergency.
2. All businesses which chose to remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic shall adhere to the social distancing guidelines as provided by the Center for Disease Control including, but not limited to the following:
a. stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people; b. Do not gather in groups; and
c. Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings.
3. All businesses which chose to remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic are strongly encouraged to follow the suggestions below from the Center for Disease Control:
a. Encourage employees and patrons to wash their hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds after being in a public space;
b. Encourage employees and patrons to use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol;
c. Encourage employees and patrons to avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth while in a public space;
d. Encourage employees and patrons to cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover, such as a mask or bandana;
e. Encourage employees and patrons to cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow and immediately wash your hands for at least 20 seconds afterwards;
f. Develop and implement a plan for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces which the public will come in contact with including a normal routine cleaning with soap and water on surfaces and objects and disinfect using EPA-approved disinfectants.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Coalinga at a regular meeting on this 7th day of May, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
___________________________
Ron Lander, Mayor
ATTESTS:
___________________________
Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
STAFF REPORT - CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE
AUTHORITY
Subject: Adopt Resolution No. 4181 Declaring Masking a Matter of Personal Preference Meeting Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023
From: Marissa Trejo, City Manager
Prepared by: Marissa Trejo, City Manager
I. RECOMMENDATION:
This item was requested as a Future Agenda Item by Councilman Vosburg.
Staff also recommends.
II. BACKGROUND:
III. DISCUSSION:
In advance of any future mask mandates relating to COVID-19 or other viruses, Councilman Vosburg would like Council to Adopt Resolution No. 4181 Declaring Masking a Matter of Personal Preference.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
Do not Adopt Resolution No. 4181 Declaring Masking a Matter of Personal Preference (Not Recommended).
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
File Name Description
Res_4181_Masking.doc Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 4181
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COALINGA
DECLARING MASKING A MATTER OF PERSONAL PREFERENCE
WHEREAS, cities in California have the authority to designate mandates in order to maintain public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coalinga affirms that, in lieu of mandates, masking is a matter of personal preference;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED by the City Council of the City of Coalinga that:
1. Any future mask mandates imposed by State, Federal, County Officials or Agencies will not be imposed within the City of Coalinga.
2. Masking is a matter of personal preference within the City of Coalinga.
The foregoing resolution was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Coalinga held on the 14 day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk/Deputy City Clerk
STAFF REPORT - CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE
AUTHORITY
Subject: Direct City Manager to Draft a Letter, to be Signed by the Mayor, Opposing any new Lockdowns or Mask Mandates and to be Sent to Fresno County Health Department, Fresno County Office of Education, California Department of Public Health, California Office of Emergency Services, State and Federal Officials representing Coalinga, and all surrounding Fresno and Kings County Cities Meeting Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023
From: Marissa Trejo, City Manager
Prepared by: Marissa Trejo, City Manager
I. RECOMMENDATION:
There is no staff recommendation. This item was requested as a Future Agenda Item by Councilman Vosburg.
II. BACKGROUND:
In anticipation of future lockdowns or mandates, Councilman Vosburg would like Council to Direct the City Manager to Draft a Letter, to be Signed by the Mayor, Opposing any new Lockdowns or Mask Mandates and to be Sent to Fresno County Health Department, Fresno County Office of Education, California Department of Public Health, California Office of Emergency Services, State and Federal Officials representing Coalinga, and all surrounding Fresno and Kings County Cities III. DISCUSSION:
This Item would Direct the City Manager to Draft a Letter, to be Signed by the Mayor, Opposing any new Lockdowns or Mask Mandates and to be Sent to Fresno County Health Department, Fresno County Office of Education, California Department of Public Health, California Office of Emergency Services, State and Federal Officials representing Coalinga, and all surrounding Fresno and Kings County Cities.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
Do not Direct the City Manager to Draft a Letter, to be Signed by the Mayor, Opposing any new Lockdowns or Mask Mandates and to be Sent to Fresno County Health Department, Fresno County Office of Education, California Department of Public Health, California Office of Emergency Services, State and Federal Officials representing Coalinga, and all surrounding Fresno and Kings County Cities.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
Minimalcost for mailings, likely less than $10.00 from the City's General Fund which can be absorbed within the approved budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
File Name Description
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