MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
November 2, 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, Administative 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: City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina
Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced the following changes to the Agenda:
The Special Meeting will run concurrently with the Regular Meeting. Item No.
10.1 from the Special Meeting Agenda shall be added as Item No. 10.1 to the Regular Meeting Agenda.
Motion by Ramirez, Second by Hedgecock to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of November 2, 2023.
Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Audited Financial Statements by City Auditor Ryan Jolley of Bryant Jolley CPA presented the City's 2021-2022 Audited Financial Statements.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Scott Netherton thanked the community for the support of the 2023 CoalingaFest. There was a great turn out and everything went smoothly. The Chamber has following upcoming events scheduled:
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November 25th - Holiday Boutique (10am-3pm)
December 2nd - Christmas Parade (6pm)
December 16th - Friends and Fine Wine Walkabout
Mr. Netherton requested the City Council look into addressing the lack of affordable retail space in town, stating that out of town investor space is priced too high and they have no problem with leaving their rental spaces vacant.
The following individuals) submitted written comments):
None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES - October 19, 2023
2. Check Register: 09/01/2023 - 09/30/2023
3. Information Only: Measure J Quarter Ending June 30, 2023 Information Only: Transient Occupancy Tax Quarter Ending June 30, 2023
5. Information Only: Sales Tax Update Quarter Ending June 2023
6. Information Only: Cannabis Related Revenue Quarter Ending June 30, 2023
7. Information Only: Cannabis Related Revenue Quarter Ending September 30, 2023
8. Information Only: Street Hump Program for City of Coalinga
9. Information Only: Animal Shelter Update
10. Information Only: Landscaped Median Water Reduction
11. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 862 - 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) . Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 863 (Disqualification of Contractors for Public Works Projects)
13. Adopt Resolution No. 4190 Approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City of Coalinga for the Purchase of Successor Agency Property (APN 072-131- 06; 072-131-07; and 072-131-08)
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• Direct Staff to Inventory Short Term Rentals within the City and Bring Back Information and Recommended Policies for Managing Short Term Rentals
15. Authorize City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Mead and Hunt for Planning and Environmental Consulting Services for the New Coalinga Municipal Airport
16. Direct Staff to Investigate Feasibility of Installing Signal at Intersection of Echo Canyon and Janye Ave/SR33
17. Authorize City Manager to Remove Wastewater License Requirement from Water Operator Job Descriptions
18. Approve Filing Agent Fee Schedule with Wulff, Hansen & Co. for Mark Roos Yearly Fiscal Status Reports and Annual Debt and Transparency Reports
19. Direct Staff to Post Road Diet Survey Results to City's Website, Facebook Page and Send to Caltrans
20. Authorize City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement between the City of Coalinga and Cenergy Power related to a Proposed Community Solar Facility Near Northwest Intersection of Firestone Road and South Alpine Avenue
21. Authorize and Approve Contracts for CY 2022 Intergovernmental Transfer Program Participation
22. Direct Staff to Investigate what other Cities do with Burnt Buildings and Abatement to Shorten Timeframe
23. Consideration of Bid Award for Ramsey Park Splash Pad Project - Modular Restroom Supplier
24. Consideration of Bid Award for Ramsey Park Splash Pad Project - Shade Structure Supplier Motion by Horn, Second by Schindler to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.24. Motion Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS None
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
City Manager Marissa Trejo announced the City's Christmas Gift Giveaway program registration has closed and we have 258 kids signed up this year. Each child will receive a new pair of shoes, a package of socks, a jacket, a blanket and a toy. Monetary donations can be made at the front counter at City Hall. If anyone is interested in donating a new toy, blanket or jacket they can drop those items off at the front counter as well.
We are desperate for wrapping paper and gift bags.
Mrs. Trejo announced the Coalinga Clean-Up event is scheduled for Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 6am - 1pm at 1255 W. Elm Avenue.
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Council Member's Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez asked that the community come out to support the Coalinga High School football team at their first Division Playoff game against Sierra Pacific, a Division 3 school.
Mayor's Announcements:
Mayor Horn announced that he, along with Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez, the City Manager and Assistant City Manger attended the International Council of Shopping Centers ("ICS") conference in San Diego last week and met with a few businesses that are interested in moving forward in Coalinga.
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for December 7, 2023.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
9. CLOSED SESSION
1. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - Government Code Section 54956.8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. PROPERTY: 150 W. Elm Avenue, Coalinga, CA. CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager, Marissa Trejo and City Attorney, Mario Zamora. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: City of Coalinga. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms of Payment
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 6:15 PM
APPROVED:
James Horn, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
December 7, 2023
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