MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
October 19, 2023
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Council Members Present: Horn, Ramirez, Vosburg, 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 (via Zoom), City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina, Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, Public Works and City Clerk Shannon Jensen
Council Members Absent: None
Others Absent: Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia, and Utilities Coordinator Larry Miller Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced the following changes to the Agenda:
None.
Motion by Ramirez, Second by Horn to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of October 19, 2023. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS None
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Hilda Crawford announced that the Library will have pumpkin carving at CoalingaFest this Saturday, October 21, 2023. Mrs. Crawford requested City staff take a look at the grass area near the Gazebo on the Plaza as she is concerned about the holes causing a tripping hazard.
Scott Netherton announced that they are expecting approximately 95 vendors at CoalingaFest this Saturday, October 21, 2023. Mr. Netherton thanked the Council for bringing an item about the public comment process for discussion.
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The following individual(s) submitted written comments):
Mary Jones - Suggestions for changing the location of the Council room lectern. (Item No. 6.1)
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. City Council Consideration and Approval of an Ordinance Amending the Planning and Zoning Code Related to Permitting Limited Accessory Structures within the Street Side Setback of Reverse Corner Lots (Zoning Text Amendment Application ZTA 23-02) and Further Introducing and Waiving the First Reading of Ordinance No. 862
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.
Scott Netherton commented; however it was unrelated.
Mayor Horn closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Schindler, Second by Horn to Approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. 862, a Zoning Text Amendment related to Permitting Limited Accessory Structures within the Street Setbacks of Reverse Corner Lots. Motion Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES - October 5, 2023
2. Information Only - Status of Burned Properties
3. Information Only: Road Diet Survey Results
Councilman Vosburg pulled Item No. 5. 3 for discussion.
Councilman Vosburg announced he would be requesting a Future Agenda Item for approval to share the results of the survey with Caltrans. His request will include an invitation to Caltrans requesting they address those who participated in the survey that are against the road diet in order to help inform the public and help ease the coming changes.
Approve Revised Council Rules of Procedure
Mayor Horn pulled Item No. 5.4 for discussion.
City Manager Marissa Trejo went over the changes to Public Comment Cards and monthly updates to the Council regarding their training and travel balances.
Approve Two Part Time Temporary Maintenance Workers to Fill In for Employees Attending 9 Week Class A Drivers Training Class at West Hills College Minutes - October 19, 2023
6. Authorize Procurement, Integration and Mitigation to OneMeeting Software From Novus Agenda Councilman Vosburg pulled Item No. 5.6 for discussion.
Councilman Vosburg requested the Council authorize the procurement of the OneMeeting software without the streaming add-on. Councilman Vosburg believes the City's use of YouTube to stream the City Council Meetings is working and there is no need for the added cost.
7. Approve a Resource Increase from AB 179 Technology Upgrades and Improvement Program
8. Authorize City Manager to Approve the Budget Appropriation Transfer in the Amount of $48,500.00 for FY21/22 Auditing Services from Byrant L. Jolley, CPA
9. Adopt Resolution No. 4184 Approving Extension of the City's Municipal Advisory Agreement with Wulff Hansen Treasury Program and Directing Certain Actions with Respect Thereto
10. Adopt Resolution No. 4185 related to the Emergency Work Declaration regarding the Repair and Restoration of the Water Treatment Plant Clarifiers in Accordance with California Public Contract Code 22025 and 22050
11. Adopt Resolution No. 4186 Directing Staff to Bring All Items Impacting Public Privacy to Council for Consideration and Approval
12. Adopt Resolution No. 4187 Adopting a Building Permit Investigation Fee Policy
13. Adopt Resolution No. 4188 Amending the Fire Pay Scale
14. Introduce and Waive First Reading of Ordinance No. 863 (Disqualification of Contractors for Public Works Projects)
15. Authorize Purchase of a 580N EP Case Backhoe for Public Works
16. August 2023 Monthly Crime Report
17. September 2023 Monthly Crime Report
18. Public Works, Utilities & Community Development Quarterly Report for July-September 2023 Motion by Vosburg, Second by Schindler to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.18 with the Change to Item No. 5.6 to Exclude the OneMeeting Streaming Add-On. Motion Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action regarding Adding Electrical Outlets at Council Dais 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.
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Motion by Vosburg, Second by Ramirez to Approve Installing Electrical Outlets at the Council Dais. Motion Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
City Manager Marissa Trejo announced that the City's Christmas Program will open on Monday for those who did not register last year. On Friday the program will open for those who did register last year. The City is need of donations of Christmas wrapping paper.
Council Member's Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez acknowledged the achievements of the JV Volleyball team winning the championship.
Mayor's Announcements:
Mayor Horn announced that he, along with Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez, the City Manager and Assistant City Manger will be attending the International Council of Shopping Centers ("ICS") conference in San Diego next week.
Mayor Horn announced that CoalingaFest will be this Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 11am to 9pm along the Coalinga Plaza.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez requested that the sidewalk at Glenn and Forest Court be shaved down.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez requested a Future Agenda Item for the purchase of Council shirts for support of Coalinga High School.
Councilman Schindler requested a Future Agenda Item to discuss moving the location of the lectern in the Council Chambers.
Councilman Vosburg requested a Future Agenda Item with information on how other cities address burnt properties. Councilman Vosburg would like to develop a policy that would allow staff to move more quickly through the abatement process for these properties.
Councilman Vosburg requested a Future Agenda Item to share the results of the City's Road Diet Survey with Caltrans. And for Staff and two City Councilmen to meet with Caltrans and citizens opposed to the Road Diet to help mitigate any concerns they may have.
Councilman Vosburg requested a Future Agenda Item to research the feasibility of installing a light signal at Jayne Avenue and Enterprise Parkway.
Mayor Horn requested a Future Agenda Item on licensed Airbnbs in Coalinga.
9. CLOSED SESSION
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None
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 6:35 PM
APPROVED:
James Horn, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
November 2, 2023
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I would respectfully request that Coalinga City Council Members consider mov- ing the dais while they are also considering additional electrical outlets and wir- ing.
When speakers address the City Council, they are unable to also be seen by the audience. This makes listening and understanding more difficult for many attend- ees; some of whom may have hearing issues or simply don't understand without being able to watch the face of the speaker. By placing the dais at one side or the other, it would facilitate better connection with the speaker and audience as well as making other things like taking photos more convenient. I have provided five examples of what I mean.
Respectfully,
Mary Blyth Jones
DAIS PLACEMENT SUGGESTION • MARY BLYTH JONES • PAGE 1 COALINGA CITY COUNCIL • OCTOBER 19, 2023 DAIS PLACEMENT SUGGESTION • MARY BLYTH JONES • PAGE 2 COALINGA CITY COUNCIL • OCTOBER 19, 2023