MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
May 2, 2024
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Council Members Present: Horn, Ramirez, Vosburg, Schindler, Hedgecock Others Present: City Manager Marissa Trejo, Assistant City Attorney Christina G. Di Filippo, Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer, Chief of Police Jose Garza, Financial Services Director Mai Vang, City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina, Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia, and City Clerk Shannon Jensen
Council Members Absent: None
Others Absent: City Attorney Mario Zamora
Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced the following changes to the Agenda:
1. Discussion Item No. 6.1 will be Pulled from the Agena as this item was discussed during the Budget Workshop at 5:00pm.
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Hedgecock to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of May 16, 2024. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Proclamation: National Public Works Week 2024
Chief of Police Jose Graza presented Corporal Simons with a retirement plaque honoring his years of service.
2. Certificate of Recognition: Westlands Water District 2024 West Side Scholarship Recipients Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez presented Team Coalinga wrestlers Ivan Zavala, Lexi Garnillo, Nayelia Landa- Gonzalez and Zulma Mendoza with certificates of recognition their outstanding performance at the 2024 Reno Worlds Championship.
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3. Employee of the Month for May 2024
City Manager Marissa Trejo presented Murphy Milligan with an Employee of the Month certificate for May 2024.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Kyle Savage, Field Representative for Congressman John Duarte's office, spoke of Congressman Duarte's introduction of H.R. 7816, legislation to make the push to reform and improve the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) letters and correspondence to veterans to ensure that veterans and their survivors are receiving notice letters from VA that are concise, understandable, and provide sufficient information from them to make informed, clear decisions on their claims for VA benefits.
Hilda Crawford announced that the Coalinga-Huron District Library will open registration for the Summer Reading Program on June 15, 2024, and will run through July 27, 2024. There will be entertainment and crafts each Saturday during the program. Children ages 0 to adults can participate for incentives and a chance to win a basket.
Tina Yeadon of Yeadon's Gold Star Wellness Center, a local Non-profit, announced that they continue to add classes. Silver Sneakers is on Tuesdays and Wednesday and participants are allowed up to 8 free classes per month. Chair yoga is offered on Mondays and Wednesdays. Other activities for May include making free bracelets for Mother's Day, Vision Boards for your career goals, and family yoga. The center will also be providing mental health services like a 12 step and other counseling programs.
The following individual(s) submitted written comments):
None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES - April 18, 2024
2. Check Register: 03/01/2024 - 03/31/2024
3. Information Only - Caltrans Response to the Jayne Ave/SR33 Traffic Signal Warrant Study Prepared by the City
Councilman Vosburg Pulled Item No. 5.3 for discussion.
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
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Councilman Vosburg expressed frustration over Caltrans response and requested that they attend an upcoming meeting to address traffic control concerns at Jayne Avenue and State Route 33.
4. Declare 2022 Toyota Prius as Surplus Property and Authorize Disposal
5. Approve Contract Agreement with Fresno County for Ambulance Services
6. Authorize City Manager to Approve Engagement Letter Received from Bryant L. Jolley, CPA for Auditing Services for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
7. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 866 related to a Zoning Ordinance Amendment and Finding of Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for Electric Vehicle Parking Standards in Accordance with Assembly Bill 1236 and Assembly Bill 970 - Zoning Text Amendment Application ZTA 24-02
8. Consideration of Bid Award for WTP Upgrades - Raw Water Intake Improvement Project Councilman Vosburg Pulled Item No. 5.08 for discussion.
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item stating that staff expects the project to be finalized in January 2025.
9. Authorize Assistant City Manager to Execute a Task Order with City Engineer for Preliminary Engineering and Construction Engineering and Construction Engineering Services for Durian Street and Birch Street Rehabilitation Project in Addition to Adding said Project to the FY24 Budget as Amendment
10. Direct Staff to Coordinate Random DUI Checkpoint Events with California Highway Patrol within City Limits
Councilman Vosburg Pulled Item No. 5.10 for discussion.
Chief of Police Jose Graza provided a brief overview of the item.
Councilman Vosburg requested information regarding the number of DUls per month.
Mayor Horn requested information regarding the number of DUI related accidents per month.
Chief Gaza stated the requested information shall be added to the Police Department monthly reports to Council.
11. Direct Staff to Install Two (2) Additional No Parking Signs on Pacific and Forest City Manager Marissa Trejo gave a brief overview of the Item stating this was a Future Agenda Item by Councilman Schindler.
Councilman Vosburg Pulled Item No. 5.11 for discussion.
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Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
Councilman Vosburg believes the signs had been removed by a contractor that had recently been working on a project in the area and requested that staff reach out for funds to replace the two signs.
Motion by Schindler, Second by Horn to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.11. Motion Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget Discussion and Direction - Revenue Budget Proposal Mai Vang, Financial Services Director
Item No. 6.1 was Pulled from the Agenda during Changes to the Agenda.
Discussion, Direction and Potential Action regarding Applying for Encampment Resolution Funding Program Round 3
Marissa Trejo, City Manager
City Manager Marissa Trejo provided a brief overview of the item, stating this was a Future Agenda Item brought by Councilman Schindler.
Jill Mohler of Blais & Associates presented pros and cons of the Encampment Resolution Funding Program Round 3.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
City Manager Marissa Trejo announced that information on Fresno Economic Opportunity Commission community services was added to the City Facebook page, services include:
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Program helps offset eligible Fresno County household's home energy costs.
Sanctuary Transitional Shelter within Fresno
Overnight shelter for homeless or otherwise displaced youth and young adults.
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
Assists chronically homeless individuals and/or families.
Bridge Housing
Individuals and family that have identified housing plan and are in need of a safe and accessible place to wait unit their housing plan next steps can take place.
TXT 4 HELP
Nationwide, 24-hour text for-support service for teens in crisis.
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
Financial help to eligible Fresno County residents for their residential water utility bills.
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Council Member's Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem urged the community to vote for Coalinga Horned Toads to win the national mascot contest.
Mayor's Announcements:
None
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman Vosburg requested a Future Agenda Item for information on the City assisting Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Parks District with reopening park restrooms.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(4): 1 Case
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54956.8.
PROPERTY: APN: 071-020-16S, 071-020-23S, 071-020-66S, 072-222-02ST. CITY NEGOTIATOR: City Manager Marissa Trejo, Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer, and City Attorney Mario Zamora. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Andrew Alam Lewis Revocable Trust PENSCO Trust Co Joel Nelson, Jacob Tanz and Wendy L. Tanz, James M. Evans & Joy E. Evans, Roy Kumar, Charles E. Simmons & Julia W. Simmons, Mark Morris and Jo Ann Morris, Andrew A.
Lewis, William A. Burgett and Sally B. Lewis. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Terms of Property Purchase, Including Price.
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 7:04 PM
APPROVED:
James Horn, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
May 16, 2024
Date
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