MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
July 18, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Council Members Present: Horn, Ramirez, Vosburg, Schindler Others Present: City Manager Marissa Trejo, City Attorney Mario Zamora, Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer, Police Commander Sean Young, 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: Hedgecock
Others Absent: Chief of Police Jose Garza
Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced the following Changes to the Agenda:
1. Consent Calendar Item No. 5.7 is removed from the agenda; and
2. Special Meeting will run concurrently with the regular meeting and Consent Calendar Item 5.1 from the Special agenda will be added to the regular agenda as Consent Calendar Item No. 5.21; and
Motion by Schindler, Second by Ramirez to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of July 18, 2024. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Hedgecock - Absent)
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Honoring K-9 Nitro for his Service to the City of Coalinga Police Commander Sean Young presented a plaque to the Coalinga Police Officers Association honoring K-9 Nitro for his service to the City of Coalinga.
2. Presentation of NLC Service Line Warranty Program by HomeServe Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
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Bill Coffey, Regional Manager for HomeServe USA, presented the NLC Service Line Warranty Program that will be made available to Coalinga homeowners giving them optional and voluntary coverage for exterior water line, exterior sewer/septic line and in-home plumbing.
3. Presentation of New Wildlife Fire Engine
Fire Chief Greg DuPuis presented the Coalinga Fire Department's new wildlife fire engine.
Mayor Horn called for 15-minute break in order for those present to view the new wildlife fire engine parked outside the Council Chambers.
Mayor Horn resumed the meeting at 6:39pm.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Hilda Crawford announced the Coalinga-Huron Library District Summer Reading Program began on June 15, 2024 and will run through August 3, 2024. Each Saturday during the program the library will hold special events. For more information visit www.chld.org or call (559) 935-1676.
Other Library services available include:
Fun Eats - Every 4th Tuesday of the Month from 5:00-6:00pm Thursday Night Crafts - Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:00-6:00pm Preschool Story Hour - Every Wednesday from 10:00-11:00am Code Club (8-17 years of age) - Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm Coloring Book Club - Every Wednesday of the month from 3:30-4:30pm Crochet Classes - Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00pm
The following individual(s) submitted written comments):
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4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES - June 13, 2024 (Special)
2. Approve MINUTES - June 20, 2024
3. Approve MINUTES - July 2, 2024 (Special)
4. Check Register: 05/01/2024 - 05/31/2024
5. Information Only: Budget Report Quarter Ending June 30, 2024 Minutes - July 18, 2024
Item No. 5.5 was Pulled by Councilman Vosburg for discussion.
Financial Services director Mai Vang provided a brief overview of the item.
Introduce and Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 867 (Adopting of the 2022 California Fire Code)
7. Authorize Emergency Purchase of Radio Equipment for the Fire Department Item No. 5.7 was Removed from the Agenda during Changes to the Agenda.
8. Approve Contract Renewal with Coalinga State Hospital for Ambulance Services
9. Approve Automatic Aid Renewal Agreement and Dispatch Services with Fresno County Fire Protection District
10. Approve Amendment to Addendum #6 of the Municipal Advisory Services Agreement between the City of Coalinga and Wulff, Hansen& Co.
11. Water Treatment Plant Improvements (SCADA) Notice of Completion
12. Adopt Resolution No. 4217 Confirming Diagram & Assessment Annual Levy - 2024/2025 Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District No. 1993-1A (Coalinga)
13. Adopt Resolution No. 4220 for the Measure C Extension Local Transportation Purposes Pass- Through Projects and Program Funds Apportionment for FY2024-2025 and Authorize the City Manager to Sign and Submit the Local Transportation Pass-Through Revenues Certification and Claim Forms
14. Authorize the Assistant City Manager to Execute a Task Order with the City Engineer for Preliminary Engineering and Construction Engineering Services for the California Street and Baker Street Reconstruction Project Funded through the Reginal Surface Transportation Block grant Program (STBG)
Item No. 5.15 was Pulled by Councilman Vosburg for discussion.
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
15. Authorize Assistant City Manager to Execute a Task Order with Rincon Consultants, Inc to Assist the City of Coalinga (City in Annexing City-Owned Parcels Containing Utility Facilities to the City and Detachment from the county of Fresno
16. Adopt Resolution No. 4221 Amending the Administrative Secretary Job Description
17. Authorize Police Recruit Sponsorship (Non-City Employee) Item No. 5.17 was Pulled by Councilman Vosburg for discussion.
Jose Vega spoke on how important it is for this opportunity to be offered to all qualified Coalinga-residents not just City-employees.
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City Manager Marissa Trejo provided a brief overview of the Police Recruit Sponsorship Program.
18. Code Enforcement Monthly Report for May 2024
19. Code Enforcement Monthly Report for June 2024
20. Coalinga Police Department Monthly Report for May 2024
21. Authorize City Manager and City Council Members to Sign Letters of Opposition on behalf of the City Council Opposing AB 3233 (Addis) - Local Authority Oil Production Shut Down and AB 2716 (Bryan) - Low-Producing Wells Shut Down
Item No. 5.1 from the Special Agenda was added to the Regular Agenda as Item No. 5.21 during Changes to the Agenda.
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Schindler to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.6 and 5.8 through 5.21. Approved by a 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Hedgecock - Absent)
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS Appoint New Planning Commissioner to the Planning Commission Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer provided an overview of the item, stating that staff received one application and a second interested party is present this evening.
Mr. Chris Chaney introduced himself and explained why he would like to serve on the Planning Commission.
Mr. Chuck Yeadon introduced himself and explained why he would like to serve on the Planning Commission.
Motion by Schindler, Second by Horn to Approve the Appointment of Chuck Yeadon to the Coalinga Planning Commission. Approved by a 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Hedgecock - Absent) Discussion, Direction and Potential Action related to the Coalinga Electronic Sign Relocation Budget and Plan
Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of item.
Consensus of the Council is for staff to bring the item back and include possible alternate locations for the relocation of the Coalinga Electronic Sign.
Discussion, Direction and Potential Action to Amend Municipal Code Section 6-1.30 - Inhumane Treatment and Cruelty to Animals
Jose Garza, Chief of Police
Nancy Cheffcoach and Lori Anderson related multiple instances of the inhumane treatment and cruelty to animals they have witnessed in the City. They spoke in favor of amending the municipal code to assist in addressing these ongoing issues.
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Robin Scott spoke in favor of amending the municipal code to assist in addressing these ongoing issues.
Leo Madson of Huron spoke in favor of amending the municipal code to assist in addressing these ongoing issues.
Consensus of the City Council is for the City Attorney to collect ordinances from other cities and work with the City Manager to draft changes to the City's municipal code for Council's consideration at a later meeting date.
4. Discussion and Direction regarding Storage of Inoperable Vehicles Marissa Trejo, City Manager
City Manager Marissa Trejo provided a brief overview of the item stating this was a Future Agenda Item requested by Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez expressed interest in possibly amending the current municipal code related to the storage of inoperable vehicles.
Consensus of the Council is for staff to research how other cities manage the storage of inoperable vehicles, draft proposed changes and brings back for Council's consideration at a later meeting date.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager's Announcements:
City Manager Marissa Trejo announced that Nation Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm where the City will provide free school supplies to kids (TK and up through 12th grade) residing in the City of Coalinga.
Council Member's Announcements:
Councilman Vosburg spoke highly of City Manager Marissa Trejo and appreciates all of her hard work that she has done during her time at the City.
Mayor's Announcements:
Mayor Horn announced that the City will hold a new event at the municipal airport. The 2024 Airport Days will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Horn requested a Future Agenda Item on the costs associated with installing 5-7 quick-charge stations at several locations throughout town.
Mayor Horn requested a Future Agenda Item for staff to clean City-owned water drainage basins.
Mayor Horn requested a Future Agenda Item to increase the City Manager's purchasing authority.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez requested a Future Agenda Item to utilize the old courtroom as a cooling center.
Councilman Vosburg requested a Future Agenda Item for data on time and cost associated with public safety employees interaction with homeless individuals.
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CLOSED SESSION
1. CITY MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Government Code Section 54957(b)
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 9:05 PM
APPROVED:
James Horn, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
August 1, 2024
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