MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
February 15, 2024
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Council Members Present: Horn, 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, 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: Ramirez
Others Absent: None
Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced the following changes to the Agenda:
1. The Special City Council Meeting will run concurrently with the regular City Council Meeting; and
2. Discussion Item No. 6.1 from the Special meeting agenda being added to the regular agenda as Item No. 6.3; and
3. Closed Session Item No. 10.1 from the Special agenda shall be added to the regular agenda as Item No. 10.2.
Motion by Schindler, Second by Hedgecock to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of February 15, 2024.
Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Ramirez - Absent)
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Police Department 2023 Annual Report
Chief of Police Jose Garza presented the Police Department 2023 Annual Report.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Wendy, resident of the Peppertree Apartments and member of Coalinga Tenants United, spoke of continued concerns of rent increases and maintenance issues.
The following individual(s) submitted written comments):
None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES - February 1, 2024
2. Adopt Resolution No. 4198 Authorizing Acceptance of a Grant Award in the Amount of $24,633 from Senate Bill 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program through the State of California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
Approve Agreement with Mercede Community College to Provide a Paramedic Field internship Program
4. Authorize Staff to Change City Wireless Services from Verizon to T-Mobile
5. Approve Animal Shelter Services Agreement between City of Coalinga and Gimme Love Councilman Vosburg Pulled Item No. 5.5 for discussion.
City Manager Marissa Trejo gave a brief overview of the item, stating both Gimme Love and the City of Coalinga have reached an agreement and Gimme Love has signed the attached contract. Mrs. Trejo pointed out that Gimme Love did, however, include a handwritten note on page 3 of the contract that explains that they will be out of compliance of Section E-1. Gimme Love will hold current sick cat population until they are well enough to be moved
6. Authorize Assistant City Manager to Execute Lease Agreement with Cal.Net to Install Wireless Relay Point at Palmer Reservoir
7. Authorize Assistant City Manager to Execute Design and Construction Engineering Task Orders with City Engineer for Work related to Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Grant Housing Successor Agency Consideration of Resolution No. SA-346 Supporting the Allocation of Housing Bond Proceeds in the Form of a Loan for Phase One (31 units) of the Proposed 62 Unit Senior Housing Development Project to be Located at the Corner of Elm and Walnut Motion by Vosburg, Second by Schindler to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.8. Motion Approved by a 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Ramirez - Absent) Minutes - February 15, 2024
ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action regarding Measure J Renewal City Manager Marissa Trejo gave a brief overview of the Item explaining that Measure J is currently set sunset in 2029
Consensus of the Council is to schedule a Public Workshop to gather public input on renewing Measure J with or without an extended sunset date, and based on the public input, bring back a draft Resolution for the Masure to be placed on a future ballot.
2. Presentation of the City of Coalinga Traffic Signal Warrant Counts/Analysis for Janye Ave at Willow Springs, Juniper Ridge, and Enterprise Parkway
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer presented the results of the City of Coalinga Traffic Signal Warrant Counts/Analysis for Janye Avene at Willow Springs, Juniper Ridge and Enterprise Parkway. gave a brief overview of the Item.
Consensus of the Council is to continue to investigate how the City can make this area safer. Councilman Vosburg and Mayor Horn shall reach out to Caltrans and work with Fresno Council of Governments (COG).
Staff shall reach out to Caltrans to establish a "Community Need" for this area secure the requested traffic signal or possibly a roundabout. In the meantime, Staff shall reach out to CHP for more patrolling and Coalinga PD shall place the speed trailer in the area when requested.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 4199 Opposing Fresno State's 0.25% Sales Tax Measure (Measure E) City Manager Marissa Trejo gave a brief overview of the Item, stating this was a Future Agenda Item requested by Councilman Vosburg.
Motion by Horn, Second by Vosburg to Adopt the Resolution No. 4199 Approving Council's Opposition to Fresno State's 0.25% Sales Tax Measure (Measure E). Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Ramirez - Absent)
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
City Manager Marissa Trejo reminded the community that City Hall and the Police Department will be tented for terminate fumigation from Friday, February 16th through Monday, February 19th. This is the usual closure schedule for City Hall therefore there will be no disruptions to services. The Police Department Dispatch Services shall be moved to the Fire Department during this timeframe and the Fresno County Sheriffs Office will be responding to emergencies.
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer announced that the City has secured funding to continue the construction of planned sections of the City's trail system and the addition of solar lighting enhancements.
Council Member's Announcements:
None
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Mayor's Announcements:
None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Vosburg requested Staff provide information from the Fresno County Rental Housing Division to Wendy, who spoke during Citizen Comments. The County oversees rental properties and can assist with tenant issues.
Mrs. Trejo stated that Wendy has not provided her contact information, however if anyone knows her and can reach out to her for contact information, she would be happy to provide the information.
9. CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.
Property: 605 E Valley (APN: 083-123-07). City Negotiators: City Manager, Negotiating Parties:
County of Fresno Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector. Under Negotiation: Terms of Property Purchase, Including Price
2. 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 NEGOTIATIONS: Price and Terms of Payment
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 6:54 PM
APPROVED:
James Horn, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sun sum
Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
March 7, 2024
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