Minutes – March 20, 2025
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
March 20, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Council Members Present: Vosburg, Horn, Ramierz, Schindler, Hedgecock Others Present: Interim City Manager Sean Brewer, Assistant City Attorney Nick Matoian, Chief of Police Jose Garza, Financial Services Director Mai Vang, City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina, Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, and City Clerk Shannon Jensen
Council Members Absent: None
Others Absent: Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia
Changes to the Agenda: Interim City Manager Sean Brewer announced the following Changes to the Agenda:
1. Item Nos. 5.8 and 5.9 shall be moved to 2.1 and 2.2 respectively.
Motion by Horn, Second by Schindler to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of March 20, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Councilmember Ramirez requested a moment of silence for his nephew, Charlie Benitez, who passed away shortly after his 25th birthday.
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Code Enforcement Monthly Report for January 2025
Code Enforcement Office Yaneth Ibarra presented the Code Enforcement Report for January 2025.
2. Code Enforcement Monthly Report for February 2025
Code Enforcement Office Yaneth Ibarra presented the Code Enforcement Report for February 2025.
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3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
None
The following individual(s) submitted written comment(s):
Edward Post (2)
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Adopt Resolution No. 4257 Certifying and Initial Study and Mitigation Negative Declaration with Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Construction of the Coalinga Perimeter Trail Interconnection Gregory North
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
Mayor Vosburg opened the Public Hearing for public comments.
Mrs. Nina Oxborrow stated she owns five acres near Walnut Avenue and requested that the City be mindful of vandalism, graffiti and trash in the area now and in the future.
Hearing no other public comments, Mayor Vosburg closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Horn, Second by Schindler to Adopt Resolution No. 4257 Approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Construction of the Coalinga Perimeter Trail Interconnection Gregrory North. Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Authorize Staff to Upgrade the 9-1-1 Telephone System
2. Authorize Interim City Manager to Execute Three (3) On-Bill Financing Loan Agreements with Pacific Gas & Electric Company
3. Approve Repair of Oil King Booster Station Pump
4. Adopt Resolution No. 4256 Approving the 2024 General Plan Progress Report
5. Receive and File the Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
6. Declare Item as Surplus Property and Authorize Disposal
7. Authorize Interim City Manager to Approve the Amended Engagement Letter from Price Paige & Company for Consulting Services related to Preparation of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Audit
8. Code Enforcement Monthly Report for January 2025
Item No. 5.8 was Moved to Item No. 2.1 during Changes to the Agenda.
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9. Code Enforcement Monthly Report for February 2025
Item No. 5.9 was Moved to Item No. 2.2 during Changes to the Agenda.
10. Approve a Quote from West Coast Arborists (WCE) for Tree Trimming/Removal Services on Various City Properties
Motion by Schindler, Second by Horn to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.7 and 5.10.
Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
Item Nos. 5.8 and 5.9 were Moved to Item Nos. 2.1 and 2.2 respectively, during Changes to the Agenda.
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS None
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager’s Announcements:
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer announced that the City would be holding a Strategic Planning Workshop at the Keck Community Center on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 9:00am and it will be opened to the public.
Mr. Brewer stated he would be at the International Conference of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Monterey Conference and will be sharing a booth with the City of Kerman.
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2025 where staff will be presenting a preliminary Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget.
Council Member’s Announcements:
None
Mayor’s Announcements:
Mayor Vosburg announced that he, along with Mayor Pro-Tem Horn, recently met with Congressman Adam Gray and they hope for a good relationship with him during his time in office.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman Hedgecock requested a Future Agenda Item to address blight along the main throughfare on Elm Street and holding businesses accountable for maintaining their properties.
9. CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEMENT – Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Manager
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(4): 1 Case
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3. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS – Government Code Section 54956.8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. PROPERTY: 148 W. Elm Avenue located in the City of Coalinga. CITY NEGOTIATORS: Interim City Manager Sean Brewer; and City Attorney Mario Zamora. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Thrive Ministries. UNDER NEGOTATION: Price and Terms of Payment
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 6:27 PM
APPROVED:
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Nathan Vosburg, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
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Date
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From: Bueya Kasha
To: Shannon Jensen
Cc: Jose Garza; [email protected]
Subject: Citizen Comment for City Council meeting March 20th 2025 Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 2:01:32 PM
Good evening Chief Jose Garza and distinguished City Council Members, Today was my day in court for Traffic Citation #55100 VC 26708 (a)(1) Window Tint.
I want to inform you of the results.
Verdict: NOT GUILTY
However, the judge ruled the conclusion of "NOT GUILTY" based solely on the testimony of Coalinga Police Officer #1677. The judge ruled that the testimony of the Officer lacked details of the traffic stop such as the Officer being in uniform that caused the judge to rule in my favor without hearing any of my testimony.
I had included my previous emails to Chief Jose Garza as Discovery documents which the judge had read prior to the case being called.
It is my belief that the judge did NOT want to base the decision of "NOT GUILYT" upon the merits of my argument that VC 26708 (d)(2) allowed an exception to VC 26708 (a)(1) allowing 30% tint but rather used the lack of information provided by Officer #1677 as the basis for the "NOT GUILTY" decision thereby resolving the case without making a precedent on the legality of 30% tint being legal in the state of California in any future court trials. This was an easy out for the judge without making a decision on legal window tint.
When it was my turn to present my rebuttal to Officer #1677 the judge said he needed NOT hear my testimony and found me "NOT GUILTY ".
I was very disappointed that the judge did not allow me to testify.
I still hope that you will change your SOP i.e. Standard Operating Procedure in 1 of 2 procedures:
1) Buy a tint meter to prove window tint exceeds 30% tint allowed by California law VC 26708 (d)(2) or
2) Stop traffic stops based solely on tint unless the tint OBVIOUSLY exceeds 30%.
Doing either 1 or 2 above keeps the Coalinga Police Department safe from making illegal traffic stops and prevents possible legal consequences.
Kindest regards,
Edward Post
408 807 7691
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To: Kristi Anderson
Subject: Citizen Comment (Part 2) Ask AI answer for City Council Meeting March 20th 2025 Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 6:45:55 PM
In California for 2025, the legal window tint requirements are as follows :
Windshield: Only non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches. No tint is permitted below this line.
Front Side Windows: Must allow more than 70% of visible light to pass through. If the windows are factory-tinted, the combined VLT should be at least 70% Back Side Windows: There are no restrictions on tint darkness.
Rear Window: There are no restrictions on tint darkness, but outside mirrors are required if the rear window is tinted.
Additionally, tinted windows should not be more reflective than standard glass, and certain colors like red, amber, and blue are prohibited.
According to Artificial Intelligence Perplexity.
Citations:
1. https://www.cartintlaw.com/california/
2. https://thetintlaws.com/california-tint-laws/
3. https://www.corraleslawgroup.com/blog/california-window-tint-law/
4. https://www.alphawerksgarage.com/californias-window-tinting-laws/
5. https://www.eastonlawoffices.com/blog/california-window-tint-law/
6. https://tintwiz.com/window-tint-laws-by-state
7. https://www.tinting-laws.com/california/
8. https://paintprotectionfilmfresno.com/california-window-tint-laws/ Answer from Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/what-is-the-legal-window-tintP30EFAq.Sdui5tnEfSOxSg?utm_source=copy_output Docusign Envelope ID: BDA7D7DC-BAC9-4A6C-901D-171BB40DAE7B