SPECIAL
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETINGAGENDA
February 15, 2024
6:00 PM
The Mission of the City of Coalinga is to provide for the preservation of the community character by delivering quality, responsive City services, in an efficient and cost-effective manner, and to develop, encourage, and promote a diversified economic base in order to ensure the future financial stability of the City for its citizens.
Notice is hereby given that the City Council will hold a Special Meeting, on February 15, 2024, in the City Council Chambers located at 155 West Durian, Coalinga, CA. Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to this meeting at 559-935-1533 x113. The Special Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the agenda will be as follows:
1. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Changes to the Agenda
3. Council's Approval of Agenda
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS (NONE)
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
This section of the agenda allows members of the public to address the City Council on any item within the jurisdiction of the Council. Members of the public, when recognized by the Mayor, should come forward to the lectern, identify themselves and use the microphone. Comments are normally limited to three (3) minutes. In accordance with State Open Meeting Laws, no action will be taken by the City Council this evening and all items will be referred to staff for follow up and a report.
Citizen Comments submitted in writing to the City Clerk by 5:00pm on the day of the City Council meeting shall be distributed to the City Council and included in the record, however they will not be read.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS (NONE)
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (NONE)
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Adopt Resolution No. 4199 Opposing Fresno State's 0.25% Sales Tax Measure (Measure E)
Marissa Trejo, City Manager
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. City Manager's Announcements
2. Councilmembers' Announcements/Reports
3. Mayor's Announcements
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
9. CLOSED SESSION
1. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - Government Code Section 54956.8.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. PROPERTY: APN:
073-020-58S located in Fresno County off of Palmer Avenue. CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager, Marissa Trejo; Assistant City Manager, Sean Brewer; and City Attorney, Mario Zamora. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: David Wood.
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms of Payment
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Closed Session: A "Closed" or "Executive" Session of the City Council, Successor Agency, or Public Finance Authority may be held as required for items as follows: personnel matters; labor negotiations; security matters; providing instructions to real property negotiators; legal counsel regarding pending litigation; and protection of records exempt from public disclosure.
Closed session will be held in the Administration Building at 155 W. Durian Avenue and any announcements or discussion will be held at the same location following Closed Session.
11. ADJOURNMENT
STAFF REPORT - CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE
AUTHORITY
Subject: Adopt Resolution No. 4199 Opposing Fresno State's 0.25% Sales Tax Measure (Measure E)
Meeting Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024
From: Marissa Trejo, City Manager
Prepared by: Marissa Trejo, City Manager
I. RECOMMENDATION:
There is no staff recommendation. This was requested as a Future Agenda Item by Councilman Vosburg.
His request is to adopt a Resolution opposing Fresno State's 0.25% Sales Tax Measure (Measure E).
II. BACKGROUND:
On April 20, 2024, Councilauthorized the City Manager to sign a letter of support opposing Fresno State's 1% Sales Tax Measure (Measure E).
III. DISCUSSION:
Resolution attached.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
Do not adopt Resolution
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
File Name Description
RESO#4199_Opposing_Fresno_State_s_0.25%_Sales_Tax_Measure_(Measure_E)_SPECIAL_021524.pdf Resolution No. 4199 Measure_E_introduction.pdf Measure E - Introduction
measure_e_redux_project_list_as_of_04_10_2023.pdf Measure E - Redux Project List
RESOLUTION NO. 4199
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COALINGA
OPPOSING MEASURE E, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FRESNO PROGRAMS
AND FACILITIES SALES TAX INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coalinga is not in favor of imposing a tax increase on Coalinga citizens to cover a responsibility of the State of California to maintain adequate state university programs and facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coalinga is not in support of a seven-member committee, appointed by Fresno County Supervisors, the Fresno State President, and the CSU Chancellor, to be paid up to $81,000 per year per committee member, to attend three meetings per year and choose how to disburse Measure E sales tax money; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coalinga believes Measure E lacks spending guardrails; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coalinga feels Measure E lacks community input; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coalinga cannot support a sales tax measure that will specifically paid by Fresno County residents, including Coalinga citizens, when only a small percentage of Coalinga citizens attend California State University Fresno.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Coalinga that the Coalinga City Council opposes levying a 0.25% countywide sales tax (1/4 cent) as proposed by Measure E, the California State University Fresno Programs and Facilities Sales Tax Initiative.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Coalinga, State of California, this 15th day of February 15, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
APPROVED:
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James Horn, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
What the Measure Means to a Tax Payer:
$0.01 cent for $4
$0.10 cents for $40
$1.00 for $400
$10.00 for $4,000
$100.00 for $40,000.00
What do we get?
$5.0 billion in economic stimulus including ±2,500 new jobs/year for the life of the expenditure – which should be 12.5 years!
1. New or vastly improved stadium
2. New engineering building with the latest technical “stuff” and an “Energy Studies” component
3. A new nurses training facility, which mimics a hospital – and can prepare 100 more nurses per year
4. A new and improved criminology lab and teaching area – which can prepare 100 per year more law enforcement men and women.
5. $300 million in “facelifts” to things such as the Thomas Admin building, etc. – and ± 30 other buildings
6. 300 new student housing rooms to accommodate 600 out of area students
7. $50 million in scholarship endowment - corpus not to be spent - only earnings (about $3.0 million/year) equal to 100 full ride, 4 year scholarships divided by 21 cities and 21 “districts” in Fresno County.
8. $50 million in “Campus Maintenance” endowment - corpus not to be spent- only earnings (about $3.0 million/year) so we don’t descend into the same lack of maintenance which now exists
These are Richard’s suggestions. What are yours?
All $1.41 billion can be spent in 12.5 years. All $5 billion in economic benefits to area can be attained in same timeframe!
Tell me about this measure “hurting” the poor –
If the poor are unemployed, the measure provides a huge number of jobs. If the poor cannot afford Fresno State, the measure provides a perpetual $50,000,000 in tuition endowment. If the poor cannot afford a student apartment, the measure provides for 600 of them.
There is no downside! The measure just must be sold better than it was! Let’s take matters into our own hands and make Fresno State, Great! P.S. There is said to be about $300-$500 million/campus of deferred maintenance. There are 23 campuses in the system. We can’t wait for the State to send the $$. They won’t come! Measure E Redux Project List as of April 10, 2023
1. Campuswide Critical Facilities Renewal
A. Fire Alarm Replacement (Years 1-5) $38,400,000
B. HVAC Replacement (Years 1-5) $30,000,000
C. Elevator Replacement (Years 1-5) $13,500,000
D. Electrical Renewal (Years 1-5) $40,000,000
E. Plumbing Renewal (Years 1-5) $20,000,000
F. Exterior Building Systems Replacement (Years 1-5) $21,500,000 G. Deferred Maintenance (Years 6-25) $160,000,000
Total Critical Facilities Renewal $323,400,000
2. Campuswide Capital and Infrastructure Improvements
A. ADA Upgrades (Years 1-5) $7,500,000
B. Health and Safety Upgrades (Years 1-5) $12,000,000
C. Telecommunications Infrastructure Upgrades (Years 1-5) $7,500,000 D. Capital and Infrastructure Improvements (Years 6-25) $20,000,000 Total Capital and Infrastructure Improvements $47,000,000
3. Academic Projects
A. Concert Hall (1,200 Seats) $45,000,000
B. Grosse Industrial Tech Modernization / Lab School $35,000,000 C. Lyles College of Engineering Expansion $60,000,000
D. New School of Nursing Building $60,000,000
E. Farm Laboratory Modernization $48,750,000
F. Ag Innovation Center / Water Institute $40,000,000
G. Social Sciences / Criminology Expansion $50,000,000
H. Future Academic Expansions $60,000,000
Total Academic Projects $398,750,000
4. Athletic Projects
A. Stadium Modernization Phase 1 $10,000,000
B. Stadium Modernization Phase 2 $150,000,000
C. Duncan Athletic Center Facility Modernization $47,000,000 D. Ricchiuti Center for Academic Excellence Upgrades $5,000,000 E. Beiden Field Locker Room & Video Board $4,000,000
F. Margie Wright Women’s Softball Stadium Scoreboard & FL Padding $1,500,000 G. Track/Soccer Stadium Locker Room & Scoreboard $3,500,000 H. Tennis Stadium Additional Seating & Scoreboard $1,500,000 I. SMC Men’s & Women’s Basketball and Volleyball Upgrades $5,500,000 Total Athletic Projects $228,000,000
5. Student Housing and Parking
A. Affordable Student Housing Phase 2 $60,000,000
B. Affordable Student Housing Phase 3 $60,000,000
C. Parking Lot Repairs/Solar Canopies $20,000,000
D. Parking Structure $20,000,000
Total Student Housing and Parking $160,000,000
6. Endowments
A. Scholarships (Capital to stay intact for the life of the measure) $50,000,000 B. Maintenance (Capital to stay intact for the life of the measure) $50,000,000 C. Matching Funds for Future Capital Campaigns $50,000,000 Total Endowments $150,000,000
7. Contingency for Future Projects, Administrative & Bond Costs $271,334,163
8. Current Total of All Projects $1,578,484,163