MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 18, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Council Members Present: 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, Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia, Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, Public Works and Utilities Coordinator Larry Miller, and City Clerk Shannon Jensen Council Members Absent: Horn
Others Absent: None
Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced the following changes to the Agenda:
1. Item No. 2.2 Pulled for a later date as Firefighter/Paramedic Arnold Dangaran could not be present this evening;
2. Item No. 5.6 Pulled as this was a Future Agenda Item requested by Mayor Horn and he is absent this evening; and
3. Item No. 5.9 Pulled as the contract is currently being reviewed by Gimme Love's attorney.
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Schindler to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of January 18, 2024. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Horn - Absent)
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Presentation of 2023 Officer of the Year
Chief of Police Jose Garza, presented Officer Juan Navarrete with a certificate for 2023 Officer of the Year.
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2. Presentation of 2023 Firefighter of the Year
Item No. 2.2 was Pulled from the Agenda during Changes to the Agenda due to Firefighter/Paramedic Arnold Dangaran being unable to attend the meeting. This Item will be brought back at a later date.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Scott Netherton announced that the Coalinga Chamber of Commerce will be holding their Annual Gala and Community Service Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Harris Ranch Restaurant. The Chamber will be holding the Annual Mardi Gras celebration on the first weekend in March, this year's event will only be one day. There will be one more Chamber event scheduled prior to the Horned Toad Derby, however it will be announced at a later date.
The following individual(s) submitted written comments):
None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES - December 7, 2023 (Special - 5:30pm)
2. Approve MINUTES - December 7, 2023
3. Approve MINUTES - December 28, 2023 (Special)
4. Approve MINUTES - January 4, 2024
5. Adopt Resolution No. 4195 Approving Lease -Purchase Contract for Purpose of Financing Police Recruit Pursuit Vehicles and Uplifting
6. Annual Review of City of Coalinga Council Rules of Procedure Item No. 5.6 was Pulled from the Agenda during Changes to the Agenda as this was a Future Agenda Item requested by Mayor Horn and he is absent this evening.
7. Direct City Manager to Reclassify Part-Time Animal Control Officer Position to Full-Time
8. Authorize Assistant City Manager to Execute a Task Order with the City Engineer for Preliminary Engineering, Environmental Support, Right-of-Way Engineering, and Construction Engineering Services for the Coalinga Perimeter Trail Interconnection Gregory North Trail Project Funded through Cycle 6 of the Active Transportation Grant Project (ATP) Minutes - January 18, 2024
9. Approve Animal Shelter Services Agreement between Gimme Love and the City of Coalinga Item No. 5.9 was Pulled from the Agenda during Changes to the Agenda as the proposed contract is currently being reviewed by Gimme Love's attorney.
10. Approve Renewal Agreement with Fresno City College for Instructional Services
11. Approve Award to San Joaquin Pest Control for the Treatment of Termites at City Hall
12. Approve BSCC-ORT Evaluation Plan Agreement between Coalinga Police Department and California State University Fresno (CSUF) Foundation
13. Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 864 Amending the Peddlers and Solicitors Licensing Requirements to Exempt Peddlers from the Licensing Requirements for those who do not Make Contact with the Occupants of the Residence
14. Code Enforcement Monthly Report for November 2023
15. Code Enforcement Monthly Report for December 2023
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Schindler to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.5; 5.7 through 5.8; and 5.10 through 5. 15. Motion Approved by a 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Horn - Absent) Item Nos. 5.6 and 5.9 were Pulled from the Agenda during Changes to the Agenda.
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Discussion and Direction regarding a Potential Ordinance Language Change relating to Setback Requirements for Non-Permitted Structures
Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer gave a brief overview of the Item, stating this was a Future Agenda Item requested by Councilman Vosburg.
Consensus of the Council is for Staff to draft a Zoning Text Amendment with the suggested changes and bring it back to Council for review and approval.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
City Manager Marissa Trejo reminded the community of the Monthly Chiefs Breakfast that is held on the first Tuesday of each month at 9am at Café 101. There is usually low attendance at the event making it a great opportunity for one-on-one interaction with the Fire Chief and Chief of Police.
Council Member's Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez recognized Officer and Firefighter of the Year awardees and thanked the Chief of Police and Fire Chief for a job well done.
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Councilman Vosburg urged the community to shop local as so many business are continuing to struggle.
Mayor's Announcements:
None
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez requested a Future Agenda Item for a workshop for kids on bike-safety. Mayor Pro- Tem Ramirez requested that the Police Department and the California Highway Patrol be involved.
9. CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property:
Portion of Parking Lot at 6th and Elm Ave (APN: 072-124-171). City Negotiator: City manage legotiating Parties: Unwired Broadband; Under Negotiation: Terms of Property Lease, Including Price
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 6:20 PM
APPROVED:
James Horn, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
February 1, 2024
Date
Minutes - January 18, 2024