MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 4, 2024
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Council Members Present: Horn, Ramirez, Vosburg, Schindler, Hedgecock Others Present: City Manager Marissa Trejo, City Attorney Mario Zamora, Chief of Police Jose Garza, Financial Services Director Mai Vang, City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina, Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia, Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, and City Clerk Shannon Jensen
Council Members Absent: None
Others Absent: Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer and Public Works and Utilities Coordinator Larry Miller
Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced the following changes to the Agenda:
Councilman Vosburg requested Consent Calendar Item No. 5.6 be removed from Consent for Discussion.
Motion by Hedgecock, Second by Vosburg to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of January 4, 2024. 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 thanked City Manager Marissa Trejo and all those involved in the City's Annual Christmas Program.
Mary Jones similarly thanked Mrs. Trejo and all those involved in the preparation of the City's Annual Christmas Program.
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Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez requested a Moment of Silence for Dominic Hernandez who passed away on December 15, 2023.
The following individual(s) submitted written comments):
None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Check Register: 11/01/2023 - 11/30/2023
2. Information Only: Airport Update
3. Adopt Resolution No. 4192 Adopting Policy Standards of Accounting and Financial Reporting for Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements (SBITAs) in Accordance with Statement No. 96 of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
4. Adopt Resolution No. 4193 and Authorize City Manager to Appoint Water Conservation Analyst to Assist with Administration of the Turf Replacement Program as Stated in Urban Community Drought Relief Grant Award
5. Adopt Resolution No. 4194 Amending the Basic Pay Scale
6. Approve 2023/2027 BSCC Organized Retail Theft Spending Plan Councilman Vosburg requested Item No. 5.6 be Pulled from Consent for Discussion during Changes to the Agenda.
Mary Jones spoke in favor of Council's approval of the Grant and suggested that the City include a disclaimer in the Job Announcement that the funding for the two positions will expire in 2027.
City Manager Marissa Trejo confirmed that pertinent information such as this is always included in the Job Postings. The information is also included on the Employee's Personnel Action Form which they would be required to sign in acknowledgement.
7. Authorize Police Department to Change Vacant Police Officer Position to Police Recruit Position
8. Approve Councilman Vosburg's Appointment to the League of California Cities' Housing, Community and Economic Development Policy Committee for a Term not to Exceed One Year
9. Direct City Manger to Negotiate a Contract with Pleasant Valley State Prison (PVSP) Second Change Dog Program to Bring Back to Council for Consideration and Approval Minutes - January 4, 2024
10. Direct City Manager to Reach out to Fresno County and Supervisor Mendes for an Update on the Status of Repairs to Los Gatos Park
11. Direct City Manager to Reach out to Coalinga Regional Medical Center, Fresno County and Supervisor Mendes regarding Report on Mental Health and Homeless Services Available within City of Coalinga
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Schindler to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.5. and 5.7 through 5.11. Motion Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Horn to Approve Consent Calendar Item No. 5.6 and to bring an item back for in 2 years in order to discuss how the Council can continue to fund the positions that the BSCC Organized Retail Theft Grant are scheduled to fund. Motion Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action related to Peddlers Regulations Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
City Manager Marissa Trejo gave a brief overview of the item, stating this was a Future Agenda Item requested by Councilman Vosburg. After discussing further with Councilman Vosburg, Mrs. Trejo suggests permitting folks to leave flyers on doorsteps, however continue to prohibit solicitors to attempt to make contact with the resident unless they have gone through the proper steps and have received the City's prior authorization to do so.
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Horn to Approve Staff to make the necessary changes and bring back a draft Ordinance for Council's consideration and approval. Motion Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
None
Council Member's Announcements:
Councilman Vosburg spoke on behalf of Scott Netherton from the Chamber of Commerce. The 114th Annual Community Service Awards Gala will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Harris Ranch Inn & Restaurant Resort. The number of tickets are limited
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Mayor's Announcements:
Mayor Horn announced that he really enjoyed helping play Santa this year during the City's Annual Christmas Program.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on January 18, 2024.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez requested a Future Agenda Item for a Stop Sign to be placed at the intersection of Glenn Avenue and 2nd Street for the North/South traffic (leaving 2nd Street open for through traffic).
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez requested a Future Agenda Item for the removal of the tree stumps near the Los Gatos Creek Bridge off of Elm and Phelps Avenues.
9. CLOSED SESSION
1. CITY MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Government Code 54957(b) 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
3. CITY ATTORNEY'S PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Government Code 54957(b)
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 6:56 PM
APPROVED:
James Horn, Mayor
ATTEST:
Химии Хими
Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
January 18, 2024
Date
Minutes - January 4, 2024