MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
March 21, 2024
1. 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, Chief of Police Jose Garza, Financial Services Director Mai Vang, 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: City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina
Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced the following changes to the Agenda:
None.
Motion by Schindler, Second by Horn to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of March 21, 2024. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Fire Department 2023 Annual Report
Fire Chief Greg DuPuis presented the Fire Department 2023 Annual Report.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Hilda Crawford announced that the Coalinga-Huron Library District has once again partnered with In-N-Out Burger for their annual Cover to Cover Club event. From March 2nd through April 13th, 2024 kids, ages 4 to 12 years old, can come into the Library to sign up to earn a free In-N-Out cheeseburger or hamburger for every 5 books read.
Minutes - March 21, 2024
Tina Yeadon of Yeadon's Gold Star Wellness spoke of the programs provided at the wellness center. Mrs.
Yeadon announced the opening of the Coalinga Gold Star Wellness Center, Yoga Classes and Silver Sneakers Chair Yogas.
The following individual(s) submitted written comments):
None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES - March 7, 2024
2. Adopt Resolution No. 4200 Approving the 2023 General Plan Progress Report
3. Adopt Resolution No. 4201 Authorizing City Manager to Execute Agreements with Members of the Pleasant Valley Water Conveyance Partners, LLC for Sale of Excess Untreated USBR Contract Water for Water Year 2024/2025
4. Receive and File Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
5. Notice of Completion for Coalinga Dirt Alley Paving Phase II Project No. 2860 / #3039 CM Mayor Horn Pulled Item No. 5.5 for discussion.
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer gave a brief overview of the item, stating this was the last Phase of the project. A list of alleyways remain that require repair; however Staff is trying to secure funding.
6. Authorize City Manager to Enter into a Professional Services Agreement with SWCA, Inc. for Environmental Services related to Trail Segments 3N
7. Declare Miscellaneous Office Furniture, Junk Metal, Registers and Old Meters as Surplus and Authorize Disposal
Authorize Reimbursement for up to $3,000 Worth of Microchips to Gimme Love Councilman Vosburg Pulled Item No. 5.8 for discussion.
City Manager Marissa Trejo gave a brief overview of the item, stating that microchips are approximately $9- $10 each.
Consensus of the Council is for Gimme Love to execute an agreement stating that the microchips will only be provided to residents with a Coalinga address.
Minutes - March 21, 2024
9. Authorize City Manager to Replace an HVAC Unit at City Hall
10. Reject Claim for Damages Presented by Scott Alan Taylor Councilman Vosburg Pulled Item No. 5.10 for discussion.
City Manager Marissa Trejo gave a brief overview of Items 5.10 and 5.11, stating that claimants, Scott Alan Taylor and Melissa Dorinda Florez Cunningham, claim that a City employee was driving a City issued vehicle at the time of the accident; however, the parties named in this claim are not employed by the City and not involved in the accident therefore George Hills Company is recommending the claims be rejected.
11. Reject Claim for Damages Presented by Melissa Dorinda Florez Cunningham Councilman Vosburg Pulled Item No. 5.11 for discussion.
City Manager Marissa Trejo gave a brief overview of Items 5.10 and 5.11, stating that claimants, Scott Alan Taylor and Melissa Dorinda Florez Cunningham, claim that a City employee was driving a City issued vehicle at the time of the accident; however, the parties named in this claim are not employed by the City and not involved in the accident therefore George Hills Company is recommending the claims be rejected.
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Horn to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.11 with direction for Gimme Love to execute an agreement stating that the microchips will only be provided to residents with a Coalinga address. Motion Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS None
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
City Manager Marissa Trejo announced that the City will hold a Special Workshop on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 6pm to discuss the possible renewal of the 1% Sales Tax Measure, also known as Measure J.
Mrs. Trejo also announced that the City has partnered with the Fresno County Economic Development Corporation and will be holding a Business Resource Workshop at City hall on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Council Member's Announcements:
Councilmember Vosburg announced that unWired Broadband has begun construction on its state-of-the-art NextGen Fiber Internet network in Coalinga that will be provided to every doorstep. Public Works and Utilities Coordinator Larry Miller stated that unWired's website includes a color-coded map showing areas of town and their estimated completion dates. Councilman Vosburg requested this information requested the information be added to the City's website.
The City and unWired will also be holding a groundbreaking ceremony at the corner of Sunset and Coalinga Plaza (5th Street) on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 11:00am.
Minutes - March 21, 2024
Mayor's Announcements:
Mayor Horn announced that Circus Royal Spectacular will be performing at Olsen Park (400 N. Garfield) from Thursday, March 21st through Monday, March 25th. Event times are as follows:
Thursday: 7:30pm
Friday: 7:30pm
Saturday: 5:30pm / 7:30pm
Sunday: 3:30pm / 5:30pm / 7:30pm
Monday: 7:30pm
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
9. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTATORS - Government Code 54957.6. CITY NEGOTIATORES: City Manager Marissa Trejo and City Attorney Mario Zamora. EMPLOYEE (ORGANIZATION): Non-Represented Employees
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8. PROPERTY: APN: 083-020-56ST, 083-020-58ST and 083-020-59ST (Portion). CITY NEGOTIATOR: CITY MANAGER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: SUCCESSOR AGENCY & CITY OF COALINGA FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. UNDER NEGOTIATIO: TERMS OF PROPERTY PURCHASE, INCLUDING PRICE.
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 6:43 PM
APPROVED:
James Horn, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sunhum
Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
Date
Minutes - March 21, 2024
Coalingais gold Star
Wellness Center
501(c)(3) Community Center
486 N. 5th St. Coalinga
559-530-0451
We focus on the use of personal wellness programs to
aid in individual in improving their mind, body and
soul. We provide services that aim to improve
emotional and physical well being to all who come to
us seeking personal wellness.
We currently provide several services such as
children's dance & movement, a variety of yoga
classes, and art lessons. We encourage the
community to share their time and talents as well to
promote wellness and connectivity in community.
Want to volunteer?
Contact us today!
YOGA
CLASS
AT THE CENTER
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MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAY 9AM
YOGA ~ MONDAY - WEDNESDAYS 6PM
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486 N. 5th St. Coalinga
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