MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
February 1, 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, Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer, Police Commander Sean Young, Financial Services Director Mai Vang (via Zoom), Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia, Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, Public Works and Utilities Coordinator Larry Miller, and City Clerk Shannon Jensen
Council Members Absent: None
Others Absent: Chief of Police Jose Garza and City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina, Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced the following changes to the Agenda:
1. Councilman Hedgecock requested that Item No. 5.11 be Tabled for now.
Motion by Schindler, Second by Hedgecock to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of February 1, 2024.
Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Presentation of 2023 Firefighter of the Year
Fire Chief Greg DuPuis presented Firefighter/Paramedic Arnold Dangaran with a certificate for 2023 Firefighter of the Year.
2. Presentation of Proposed Community Workday to Rehabilitate the Gazebo at Frame Park by Community Scholarship Alliance
Erin Brewer, of the Community Scholarship Alliance presented plans for the community workday to rehabilitate the Gazebo at Frame Park.
3. Introduce Full-Time Animal Control Officer Jonathan Bell Minutes - February 1 2024
Mayor Horn introduced Full-Time Animal Control Officer Jonathan Bell.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Wendy, resident of the Peppertree Apartments and member of Coalinga Tenants United, spoke of concerns of rent increases and maintenance issues.
The following individual(s) submitted written comments):
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES - January 18, 2024
2. Check Register: 12/01/2023 - 12/31/2023
3. Adopt Resolution No. 4196 Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Grant Application to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for Administration and Community Development Vehicles Under the Public Benefit Grant Program
4. Waive the Second Reading and Adopt 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
5. Information Only: Fresno County Response on Status of Repairs to Los Gatos Park
6. Information Only: Municipal Code Sections regarding Animal Control Information Only: Fresno County Response on Homelessness and Mental Health Services Provided in Coalinga
8. Annual Review of City of Coalinga Council Rules of Procedure Councilman Vosburg Pulled Item No. 5.8 for discussion.
Councilman Vosburg requested the City of Coalinga Council Rules of Procedure be updated to include recent changes regarding campaign finance rules. Councilman Vosburg also requested langue be added to address the Council's procedures for filling future vacancies on the Council from a Councilmember vacating their seat.
Mayor Horn requested language be added to address who will run the meeting should the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem be absent.
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Consensus of the Council is for the City Attorney to draft changes to the City of Coalinga Council Rules of Procedure and bring back for Council's consideration and approval at the March 7, 2024 Meeting.
9. Extend Current Animal Shelter Services Agreement between City of Coalinga and Gimme Love through February 29, 2024
Direct City Manager to Coordinate a Teambuilding Event for Elected Officials and City Management Team Annually
11. Direct Staff to Bring Back Suggestions Derived from January 10, 2024 Public Workshop regarding Animal Control for Council Consideration and Potential Approval Item No. 5.11 was Tabled during Changes to the Agenda at the request of Councilman Hedgecock.
12. Direct City Manager to Partner with Community Scholarship Alliance in their Efforts to Coordinate a Community Work Day to Rehabilitate Frame Park Gazebo
13. Public Works, Utilities & Community Development Quarterly Report for Oct - Dec 2023 Motion by Vosburg, Second by Schindler to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.10 and 5.12 through 5.13. Motion Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Item Nos. 5.11 was Tabled during Changes to the Agenda.
ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS None
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
City Manager Marissa Trejo announced that the Code Enforcement Officer and Animal Control Officer attended training in Fresno and won a $5,000 award to be used for animal control.
Mrs. Trejo announced that she, along with City Clerk Shannon Jensen, attended an meeting in Fresno with the Fresno County Homeless Outreach Services department on how they can better serve our community Mrs. Trejo announced that the City will be working with Fresno State engineering students who will be designing the space for the development of an outdoor food truck and event space on the vacant lot across from Ron's Barber Shop on Elm Avenue.
Council Member's Announcements:
Councilman Vosburg announced that he will continue to fight for Fresno County's responsibility to repair and maintain Los Gatos Park.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez stated he had also reached out to Fresno County Board of Supervisors Buddy Mendes regarding the condition of the park.
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Mayor's Announcements:
None
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Vosburg requested a Future Agenda Item directing staff to add information received from Kings View (homeless resources) be added to the City's website, posted at the Library and be provided to the Resource Center.
Mayor Horn requested a Future Agenda Item for a quote on window monitor for the front of City Hall where important information can be posted.
Councilman Vosburg requested a Future Agenda Item for information on taking legal action against Fresno County and their lack of action on their responsibilities to repair and maintain Los Gatos Park.
9. CLOSED SESSION
None
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 6:30 PM
APPROVED:
James Horn, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
February 15, 2024
Date
Minutes - February 1 2024