Minutes – September 5, 2024
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
September 5, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Council Members Present: Horn, Ramirez, Vosburg, Schindler, Hedgecock Others Present: Interim City Manager Sean Brewer, Assistant City Attorney Nick Matoian, 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: None
Others Absent: Chief of Police Jose Garza
Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Marissa Trejo announced the following Changes to the Agenda:
1. Special Meeting shall run concurrently with the regular meeting and discussion Item 6.1 from the Special agenda will be added to the regular agenda as discussion Item No. 6.5.
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Ramirez to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of September 5, 2024. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Presentation of Results of Community Survey Conducted by Gene Bregman and Associates Interim City Manger Sean Brewer presented the results of the Community Survey conducted by Gene Bergman and Associates. It was reported overall that the community favors the continuation of the 1% sales tax once they learned that it is not a new tax but just an extension of the existing sales tax. Mr. Bregman believes the public’s knowledge of this not being a tax increase is key to the passing of Measure J this November.
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3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Chuck Yeadon stated he would like to encourage more positivity and thanked the Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments for a job well done.
Mary Jones stated she is also trying to report o more positive stories in the newspaper and encourage community members to email her with any potential stories so that she can report on them.
Scott Netherton announced that the Coalinga Chamber of Commerce is holding their Chamber Mixer on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the Elks Lodge. The event is for Chamber member only and will be geared at providing information on Measure J and how groups can help promote it.
Other upcoming Chamber events include:
9/29 2024 Airport Days – Wings and Wheels (11am – 6pm) at the Coaling Municipal Airport 10/15 Meet the Candidates Night (6pm) located TBD
10/19 Annual CoalingFest 2024 (11am – 9pm) along the Coalinga Plaza The following individual(s) submitted written comment(s):
None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 868 – City Initiated Text Amendment ZTA 24-03 – Related to Gyms, Vehicle Washing Facilities and Drive Throughs Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of item.
Mayor Horn opened the Public Hearing for comments.
Applicant Rob Mallory of Strength Valley gym asked when he would be allowed to open for business.
Mr. Brewer indicated after the next regularly schedule City Council meeting on September 19th, but advised Mr. Mallory to go ahead and continue with any of the necessary paper work now.
Councilman Vosburg requested staff include separate regulations for mobile car washing.
Hearing no other comments, Mayor Horn closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Schindler to Approve the First Reading and Waiver of Ordinance No. 868 Approving the Zoning Text Amendment No. 24-03 related to Gyms, Vehicle Washing Facilities and Drive Throughs with the Recommended Changes to Vehicle Washing Facilities. Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
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2. Adopt Resolution No. 4234 Vacating a 2-Foot Public Street Easement Property Located at 733 Riesling Lane Public Street Right-of-Way
Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of item.
Mayor Horn opened the Public Hearing for comments.
Applicant Maria Celis stated she would like to scoot her fence line over a bit to enlarge her backyard. She asked when she would be able to move the fence if Council approved her request.
Mr. Brewer indicated if the item was approved tonight that we would still need to record the property line change with the Fresno County Recorder’s Office, however she could start right away.
Hearing no other comments, Mayor Horn closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Horn, Second by Hedgecock to Approve Resolution No. 4234 Adopting the Summary Vacation of a Public Street Easement located at 733 Riesling Lane, Coalinga, CA. Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES – August 15, 2024
2. Check Register: 07/01/2024-07/31/2024
3. Informational Only: Sale Tax Update Quarter 1 January 2024 – March 2024
4. Information Only: California Consensus Forecast 1Q 2024 Sale Tax Trends
5. Approve Resolution No. 4233 Authorizing the Application and Amending the PLHA Plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program
6. Authorize and Source New Public Works Vehicle Under the City’s Existing Fleet Management Contract with Enterprise
7. Introduce and Waive First Reading of Ordinance No. 869 Amending Section 2-4.604, 2-4.607 of Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 2 of the Coalinga Municipal Code relating to the Purchasing Agenet System
8. Review and Approval of an Updated Budget and further Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute Amended Engineering Work Order with the City Engineer for Design Engineering Services for the CMAQ Trails Project Segments 1, 2, 13, and 14
Item No. 5.8 was Pulled by Councilman Vosburg.
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item
9. Reject Claim for Damages Presented by Noe Diaz
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Item No. 5.9 was Pulled by Councilman Vosburg for information to be provided to the public.
Senior Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia provided a brief overview of the item.
10. Reject Claim for Damages Presented by Daniel Solorio Item No. 5.10 was Pulled by Councilman Vosburg for information to be provided to the public.
Senior Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia provided a brief overview of the item.
11. Authorize Interim City Manger to Signa Letter of Opposition on behalf of the City Council Opposing AB 2557 (Ortega) – Local Agencies: Contracts for Special Services and Temporary Help Motion by Schindler, Second by Horn to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.11. Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 870 related to Unsafe Camping and Public Hazards in the City
Sean Brewer, Interim City Manager
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item, stating that City Attorney Mario Zamora made the Council’s requested changes to the definitions regarding abandoned and discarded property.
Motion by Schindler, Second by Horn to Approve the Waiving and First Reading of Ordinance No. 870 related to Unsafe Camping and Public Hazards. Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
2. Discussion, Direction and Potential related to Regulating Unhoused Individual Living in Vehicles on City Streets
Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
I Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item, stating this was a Future Agenda Item requested by Councilman Vosburg.
Consensus of the Council is for Staff to draft the recommended changes to the municipal code and bring back for Council’s consideration.
3. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action related to the Coalinga Electronic Sign Relocation Budget and Plan
Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item, offering an alternate location for the electronic sign at the walking beam at the southwest corner of Phelps and Elm Avenues.
Consensus of the Council is for Staff to continue researching alternative locations of the electronic sign to be relocated with preference near a stop sign or stop light.
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4. Consideration and Approval of Resolution No. 4232 Taking Notice that the Animal Shelter Project can be more Economically Performed through the Use of the Open Market Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
Motion by Horn, Second by Ramirez to Approve the Adoption of Resolution No. 4232 Approving the Taking Notice that the Animal Shelter Project can be More Economically Performed through the Open Market.
Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
5. Airport Days Planning and Budget Update
Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Item No. 6.1 from the Special Agenda was added to the Regular Agenda as Item No. 6.5 during Changes to the Agenda.
Assistant City Manger Sean Brewer provided a planning and budget update on the 2024 Airport Days Wings & Wheels event planned for the Coalinga Municipal Airport on Sunday, September 29, 2024 between 11am and 6pm.
Motion by Horn, Second by Schindler to Approve the Planning and Budget presented for the 2024 Airport Days Wings & Wheels Event scheduled for September 29, 2024 at the Coalinga Municipal Airport. Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager’s Announcements:
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer announced that the Solar Water and Wastewater projects are moving along and reported that the City received an excellent Moody’s rating which will saver millions in project funding and we are expected to close at the end of the month.
Mr. Brewer announced that the speed bumps requested be installed in District No. 4 have been received and are scheduled to be installed next month.
Mr. Brewer requested that Fire Chief Greg DuPuis provide an update on the Boone Fire.
Fire Chief Greg DuPuis stated that the Boone Fire is a Fresno County incident, but has now been taken over by Cal Fire. The fire has now reached over 17,000 acres. Since Cal Fire’s management, the City is now receiving significantly better communication regarding the fire. The City is relaying any information we receive to the public via the City’s website and social medial channels. There are several areas that are being evaluated and the Coalinga College rodeo grounds is housing livestock. Red Cross has setup a command post and is providing available resources as needed. Cooling and clean air centers have been setup at the following locations:
Keck Center, 555 Monroe, Monday – Friday (8am-5pm)
CHRPD Fitness Center, 191 Fores Stret, Friday – Sunday (7am-9pm) Library, 305 N. 4th Street, Monday – Thursday (9am-7pm) and Friday – Saturday (9am-5pm) Docusign Envelope ID: 96024FEC-0C83-4956-9840-A203EE242577 Minutes – September 5, 2024
A sandwich board sign has been set up in front of the Fire Department and will be used to provide daily updated information related to the fire. The Fire Department does have a limited number of masks to assist those who may require them due to the increased smoke and poor air quality.
Council Member’s Announcements:
Councilman Vosburg stated he appreciated Congressman Duarte’s Town Hall.
Councilman Vosburg announced that Joanna Garcia Rose is running for State Assembly District 27 and is expected to come to town in the future.
Councilman Vosburg thanked the Police and Fire Departments for their assistance with updating the public as about the Boone Fire.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ramirez also thanked Staff and the schools. Mr. Ramirez asked if the City has masks available for the public.
Fire Chief Greg DuPuis stated he reached out to various entities to obtain masks for the public, however they have none in stock. The Fire Department does have a limited number of masks that they have made available for staff.
Mayor Horn stated he had reached out to a few surrounding cities and a few said they had some in stock and will reach out when they are available to be picked up.
Mayor’s Announcements:
None
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman Vosburg requested a Future Agenda Item to continue educating the public on Measure J, so it is clear that this a continuation of the 1% sales tax, not a new tax or an increase of the existing tax. Councilman Vosburg would like to engage the services of Gene Bregman and Associates to do another round of surveying the public.
Councilman Vosburg requested a Future Agenda Item to offer the vacation of public street easements to other property owners in the Warthan Meadows subdivision.
Councilman Vosburg requested a Future Agenda Item to schedule a “Meet and Greet” in the City Council Chambers for the public to be introduced to Interim City Manager Sean Brewer.
9. CLOSED SESSION
1. CITY MANAGER’S PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – Government Code Section 54957(b)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Government Code 54957.6. CITY NEGOTIATIORS: City Manager Marissa Trejo and City Attorney Mario Zamora. EMPLOYEE (ORGANIZATION): Non-Represented Employees
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3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Government Code Section 54956.8.
Property: 240 Coalinga Plaza. City Negotiator: City Manager Marissa Trejo and City Attorney Mario Zamora. Negotiation Parties: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 7:45 PM
APPROVED:
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James Horn, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
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Date
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