MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
October 5, 2023
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Council Members Present: Horn, Ramirez, Vosburg, Schindler Others Present: City Manager Marissa Trejo, Assistant City Attorney Christina G. Di Filippo, Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer, Chief of Police Jose Garza, Financia Services Director Mai Vang, Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia (via Zoom), Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, Public Works and Utilities Coordinator Larry Miller and City Clerk Shannon Jensen (via Zoom)
Council Members Absent: Hedgecock
Others Absent: City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina
Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced the following changes to the Agenda:
1. Corporal David Cano will also be sworn-in during Item No. 2.1.
Motion by Schindler, Second by Vosburg to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of October 5, 2023. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Hedgecock - Absent)
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS Swearing in of Sergeant Damian Sparks, Sergeant Tony Henderson, Officer Daniel Sauceda, and Police Technician / Veronica Sparks
Chief of Police Jose Garza sworn-in Sergeant Damian Sparks, Sergeant Tony Henderson, Officer Daniel Sauceda, Police Technician I Veronic Sparks and Corporal David Cano into office.
2. Presentation - West Hills College 25th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Mayor Horn presented certificates to Mrs. Gina Twardowski on behalf of the West Hills 25th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees.
Ms. Imelda Ramirez presented certificates to Mrs. Gina Twardowski for the inductees on behalf of Assemblywoman Soria's office.
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3. Presentation - unWired Broadband Fiber-to-the-Home Project in Coalinga Jerry Stevens of unwired Broadband presented the Coalinga unWired Broadband Fiber-to-the-Home project.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Xenia Carmona spoke in opposition to the cost of the Coalinga Police Department's fees to obtain a copy of police report.
Mary Jones spoke in opposition to the Citizen Comment process during City Council Meetings.
The following individual(s) submitted written comments):
None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES - September 7, 2023
2. Approve MINUTES - September 14, 2023 (Special)
3. Check Register: 08/01/2023 - 08/31/2023
4. Information Only: Water Treatment Plant Testing
5. Information Only: Digital Billing
6. Adopt Resolution No. 4182 and Agreement No. 1148-23 Accepting $1.74M from BSCC-Organized Retail Theft
7. Adopt Resolution No. 4183 Revising the Basic Pay Scale
8. Consideration of Bid Award for Park Exercise Equipment Project
9. Direct Staff to Bring All Items that May Impact Public Privacy to Council for Consideration and Approval
Councilman Vosburg pulled Item No. 5.9 for discussion.
Councilman Vosburg requested a Resolution be drafted formalizing the process for all items that impact public privacy.
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10. Authorize City Manager to Execute a Conveyance Agreement with Members of Gladstone California Water, LP (GCWLP) for Conveyance of Untreated Water provided by Byron-Bethany Irrigation District ("BBID")
11. Direct City Manager to Write a Letter to Fresno County Encouraging their Approval of Micro Kitchens as Allowed by the State of California
12. Authorized Assistant City Manager to Execute Task Orders with City Engineer to Provide Design Engineering and Construction Engineering Services for Pleasant Street Sewer Main Reconstruction Project between Louisiana and Hachman Avenues
13. Authorize Purchase of AMI Meters as Part of the 2022 Urban Drought Relief Program
14. Code Enforcement Monthly Report for August 2023
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Horn to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.14. Motion Approved by a 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Hedgecock - Absent)
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action regarding a Memorial for Rudy Flores Marissa Trejo, City Manager
City Manager Marissa Trejo gave a brief overview of the item, stating this was a Future Agenda Item requested by Councilman Vosburg.
Consensus of the Council is for the City Manager to work with the loved ones of Rudy Flores to determine the most fitting memorial to honor Mr. Flores.
2. Discussion and Direction and Potential Action regarding Purchasing and Installing Communication Signs at Centennial Park and Sandalwood Park
Marissa Trejo, City Manager
City Manager Marissa Trejo gave a brief overview of the item, stating this was a Future Agenda Item requested by Councilman Hedgecock.
Consensus of the Council is to purchase and install communication signs for Centennial Park and Sandalwood Park. Also, the Council directs staff to research the costs associated with the purchase of additional signs for other City-owned parks.
3. Discussion regarding Council Rules of Procedure
Marissa Trejo, City Manager
City Manager Marissa Trejo gave a brief overview of the item, stating this was a Future Agenda Item requested by Mayor Horn.
Consensus of the Council is for staff to draft amendments to the section of Council's Rules of Procedure regarding Public Comment Cards and to add a section directing the City Clerk to provide a monthly update to Councilmembers regarding their training and travel budget balance.
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4. Discussion and Direction regarding Storage of Inoperative Vehicles Marissa Trejo, City Manager
City Manager Marissa Trejo gave a brief overview of the item, stating this was a Future Agenda Item requested by Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez.
Consensus of the Council is for the City Manager to bring back some scenarios of how the code could be amended to allow residents to work on vehicles in their driveways.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
City Manager Marissa Trejo announced that the Coalinga Fire Department will be holding their Annual Fire Prevention Week Open House at the Fire Department on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Their will be Station Tours, Hotdogs, Sidewalk CPR, Kids Obstacle Course, Free Fire Swag for Kids and a Fire Demonstration.
Mrs. Trejo announced that the Coalinga Police Department has events scheduled throughout the month for their first annual Cop-Tober:
Saturday, October 7, 2023, 9:00am to 11:00am - Donut Bar & Cop Cars at the corner of Elm & Sixth Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10:00am to 2:00pm - Police Obstacle Course at the Coalinga Fire House 2:00pm to 6:00pm - Down Syndrome Walk at Keck Park
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 6:00pm to 9:00pm - Trunks for Treats - Octoberfest Saturday, October 28, 2023, 10:00am to 12:00pm - Pumpkin Carving at the Police Department Council Member's Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez invited citizens to attend the Coalinga High School home football game on Friday against Avenal.
Councilman Vosburg announced that he had recently attended the State Water Resources Control Board, stating the Board spoke mostly of conservation with no "human-factor".
Mayor's Announcements:
Mayor Horn announced that Coalingafest will be on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 11:00am to 9:00pm. This year they will have a Haunted Escape Cell and, as always, the Trunk for Treats.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Horn requested a Future Agenda Item cost estimates to install power outlets on top of the dais.
9. CLOSED SESSION
None
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10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 7:42 PM
APPROVED:
James Horn, Mayor
ATTEST:
Blumn Seme
Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
October 19, 2023
Date
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