Minutes – February 20, 2025
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
February 20, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Council Members Present: Vosburg, Horn, Ramierz, Schindler Others Present: Interim City Manager Sean Brewer, City Attorney Mario Zamora, Chief of Police Jose Garza, City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina, Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia and City Clerk Shannon Jensen Council Members Absent: Hedgecock
Others Absent: Financial Services Director Mai Vang
Changes to the Agenda: Interim City Manager Sean Brewer announced the following Changes to the Agenda:
1. Special Meeting shall run concurrently with the Regular Meeting with Item No. 6.1 from the Special Meeting being added to the Regular Meeting as Item No. 6.5.
2. Item No. 2.1 is Pulled from the Agenda at the presenter’s request and be brought back at future meeting.
Motion by Horn, Second by Schindler to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of February 20, 2025. Motion Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Hedgecock – Absent)
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Presentation from RSO Foundation and SPCA – Proposed Spay and Neuter Clinics in Coalinga Item No. 2.1 was Pulled from the Agenda during Changes to the Agenda.
2. Presentation of 2024 Summary and Recycler of the Year Award Docusign Envelope ID: 051DCFC1-F954-4698-9F47-1025D8E91713 Minutes – February 20, 2025
Recycle Program Manager Thomas Hamono provided Coalinga’s recycling summary for the 2024 calendar year. Mr. Hamon announced that the next clean-up event will be held on May 3, 2025.
Operations Manager Alfredo Alvarez announced the Recycler of the Year Awardee as Wee Town Daycare.
3. Coalinga Police Department 2024 Annual Report
Chief of Police Jose Garza presented the Police Department 2024 Annual Report.
4. 2025 City of Coalinga Projects Update – Sean Brewer
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided an update on City of Coalinga projects for the 2025 calendar year.
Council requested the project list be made available on the City’s website. The list can be located at https://www.coalinga.com/236/current-projects.
5. Turf Replacement Program Update – Jacob Zamora, Water Conservation Analyst Water Conservation Specialist Jacob Zamora provided an update on the Turf Replacement Program.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
None
The following individual(s) submitted written comment(s):
Edward Post
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES – December 5, 2024
2. Approve MINUTES – December 19, 2024
3. Check Register: 12/01/2024 - 12/31/2024
4. Adopt Resolution No. 4248 Approving the Adoption of the State of California Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) for Federal and State Founded Projects
5. Council Review and Authorization not Issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Lobbying and Advocacy Services
Item No. 5.5 was pulled for discussion and separate vote by Mayor Vosburg.
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Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of item.
Motion by Horn, Second by Ramirez to Approve Consent Calendar Item No. 5.5 with the Change from an RFP to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Hedgecock – Absent)
6. Approve Data Migration Quote from Granicus as Part of the Transition to the One Meeting Agenda Software
7. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Pre-Zone Ordinance No. 871 for Annexation of Water Facilities
8. Authorize Interim City Manager to Upgrade the Access Control Systems at City Hall Item No. 5.8 was pulled for discussion by Mayor Vosburg.
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided an overview of the item, stating there would be a yearly cost after installation.
9. Approve the Appointment of Mayor as the Primary Board Member and Mayor Pro-Tem as the Alternate Board Member to Serve as the City’s Representatives on the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution and Control District SJV Special City Selection Committee Item No. 5.9 was pulled for discussion and separate vote by Mayor Vosburg.
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of item.
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Horn to Approve Item No. 5.9 by maintaining the current appointed representatives on the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution and Control District SJV Special Selection Committee with Mayor Pro-Tem serving as the Primary and Councilmember Ramirez serving as the Alternate. Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Hedgecock – Absent)
10. Adopt Resolution No. 4249 Updating Authorized Signature to the Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund
11. Adopt Resolution No. 4250 Authorized Designated Signatures for City’s Bank Accounts with US Bank
12. Notice of Completion for Sewer Collection System Improvements on Cherry Lane – N. Grant St.
13. Reject Claim for Damages Presented by Eyamain Orozco Item No. 5.13 was pulled for discussion by Mayor Vosburg.
Senior Administrative Analyst Mercede Garcia provided a brief overview of the item.
14. Authorize Purchase and Installation of Three (3) Electrolytic Cells for the Hypochlorite On-Site Generators at the Water Treatment Plant
15. Adopt Resolution No. 4253 Amending the Paid Call, Fire Reserve, and Per Diem Pay Scale Docusign Envelope ID: 051DCFC1-F954-4698-9F47-1025D8E91713 Minutes – February 20, 2025
Item No. 5.15 was pulled for discussion by Councilman Schindler.
Fire Chief Greg DuPuis provided a brief overview of the item.
16. Consideration of Budget Authorization Request due to Change Order Regarding Additional Materials for WTP Upgrades – Raw Water Intake Improvement Project
17. Approve Grant Quotes for Submission of a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) and Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Programs and further Adopting Resolution Authorizing Submission of Applications
Motion by Horn, Second by Schindler to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.4 and 5.6, 5.7,
5.8 and 5.10 through 5.17. Approved by a 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Hedgecock – Absent) Motion by Horn, Second by Ramirez to Approve Consent Calendar Item No. 5.5 with the Change from an RFP to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Hedgecock – Absent) Motion by Vosburg, Second by Horn to Approve Item No. 5.9 by maintaining the current appointed representatives on the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution and Control District SJV Special Selection Committee with Mayor Pro-Tem serving as the Primary and Councilmember Ramirez serving as the Alternate. Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Hedgecock – Absent)
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Schedule a Study Session for the Sales Tax / Water / Economic Development Committee Sean Brewer, Interim City Manager
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
Consensus of the Council is for Staff to coordinate a date/time with the Council and City Staff, with preference of the workshop being scheduled to start at 5:00pm on the same date as a regularly scheduled meeting.
2. Council Discussion, Direction and Potential Action related to Issuing a Request for Proposal for Realtor Services
Sean Brewer, Interim City Manager
Consensus of the Council is to continue contracting with Mid State Realty for Realtor Services for the City of Coalinga and amend the proposed contract from a one-year to a two-year contract with the expiration date of December 31, 2026. Staff shall mail a Letter of Interest out 90 days prior to the expiration date of the contract with Mid State Realty and bring back applications for Council’s consideration prior to the end of the 2026 calendar year.
3. Selection of Fresno COG Policy Board Alternate Member Sean Brewer, Interim City Manager
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
Motion by Horn, Second by Schindler to Appoint Mayor Pro-Tem Horn as the Alternate Member on the Fresno Council of Governments (COG) Policy Board Committee. Approved by a 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Hedgecock – Absent)
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4. Fresno Council of Governments One Voice Trip Discussion Sean Brewer, Interim City Manager
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
Consensus of the Council is for Staff to reach out to Councilmembers and the City Treasurer to determine interest in attending the One Voice DC trip on April 27, 2025, through May 1, 2025.
5. City Council Approval of a Project Change Order for the Derrick Reservoir Rehabilitation Project Sean Brewer, Interim City Manager
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
Motion by Horn, Second by Schindler to Approve the Change Order for the Derrick Reservoir Rehabilitation Project. Approved by a 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager’s Announcements:
None
Council Member’s Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem Horn announced that Mardi Gras will be taking place this Saturday, February 22, 2025 between 11:00am and 8:00pm along the Coalinga Plaza.
Councilman Ramirez announced he recently met with Fresno County regarding the clean-up or our rural areas.
Mayor’s Announcements:
Mayor Vosburg provided an overview of the January 30, 2025 COG Policy Board meeting.
City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina announced that she had a report, however she would wait to share it until the next meeting when Financial Director Mai Vang was present.
City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina stated that the Red Cross was interested in making a presentation to the Council and requested information on the proper procedure for scheduling the presentation.
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer stated that Mrs. Kahikina should email the City Clerk the information for placement of the presentation on a future agenda.
Mr. Tom Dominguez announced that he, along with another community member, has been maintaining the Community Garden, however they are both growing older and they are now seeking other interested individuals who might be willing to take over the maintenance. Anyone who might be interested should contact Alma at the Coalinga-Huron District Library.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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None
9. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(4): 1 Case
2. CITY MANAGER’S PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – Government Code Section 54957(b)
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 8:09 PM
APPROVED:
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Nathan Vosburg, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
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Date
Docusign Envelope ID: 051DCFC1-F954-4698-9F47-1025D8E91713 March 11, 2025
From: Bueya Kasha
To: Shannon Jensen
Subject: Citizen comment for City Council Meeting
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 4:44:28 PM
Good evening Chief Jose Garza,
On October 1st 2024 I was the victim of an illegal traffic stop by Officer #1677 for violation of VC 26708 (a) (1) :
26708 (a) (1)
(a) (1) A person shall not drive any motor vehicle with any object or material placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied upon the windshield or side or rear windows.
I was told there is 0% Tint allowed in the state of California by Officer #1677 by VC 26708 (a) (1)
However the same VC 26708 (d) (2)
States an exception to VC 26708 (a) (1)
VC 26708 (d)
"(d) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), clear, colorless, and transparent material may be installed, affixed, or applied to the front side windows, located to the immediate left and right of the front seat if the following conditions are met:" VC 26708 (d) (2)
"(2) The window glazing with the material applied meets all requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205 (49 C.F.R. 571.205), including the specified minimum light transmittance of 70 percent and the abrasion resistance of AS–14 glazing, as specified in that federal standard."
VC 26708 (d) (2) Makes it clear that the exception to VC 26708 (a) (1) is that 30% light tint is legal making the traffic stop ILLEGAL.
This was an illegal stop and the practice of stopping every car with legal tint as the reason for the initial stop an ILLEGAL practice by the Coalinga Police Department.
Docusign Envelope ID: 051DCFC1-F954-4698-9F47-1025D8E91713 This practice needs to stop and the Coalinga Police Department needs to be retrained.
Unless the tint is obviously over 30% tint or the adoption of a tint meter is used your department is in the regular routine practice of making illegal traffic stops initiated by ANY tint less than 30% which is opening up the Coalinga Police Department to possible legal consequences.
My trial date is March 19th 2025. I look forward to having my day in court.
Kindest regards,
Edward Post
408 807 7691
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