Minutes – May 15, 2025
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
May 15, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Council Members Present: Vosburg, Horn, Ramierz, Schindler, Hedgecock Others Present: Interim City Manager Sean Brewer, City Attorney Mario Zamora, Chief of Police Jose Garza, Police Commander Sean Young, Financial Services Director Mai Vang (arrived late), City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina, Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia and City Clerk Shannon Jensen
Council Members Absent: None
Others Absent: None
Changes to the Agenda: Interim City Manager Sean Brewer announced the following Changes to the Agenda:
1. Move Item No. 2.4, Presentation: Code Enforcement Report March 2025, to the Consent Calendar Item No. 5.17;
2. Add Special Public Comment on the Measure C renewal as Item No. 2.6; and
3. Item No. 9.4 should reflect 2 Cases, not 3 Cases.
Motion by Horn, Second by Schindler to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of May 15, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Recondition of Coalinga Wrestling Team
The Coalinga Wrestling Team presented on the teams accomplishments for the season.
Mayor Vosburg presented Certificates of Recognition to Eliajah Limon, Ivan Matteo Zavala, Lexi Granillo, Roman Torres, Josiah Piz and Mikey Vargas of the Coalinga Wrestling Team.
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2. Proclamation: National Public Works Week 2025
Mayor Vosburg presented a Proclamation to Sean Brewer, Interim City Manager, on behalf of the Public Works department.
3. Presentation from American Red Cross: Amrit Sidhu, Community Disaster Program Manager of Fresno County
Amrit Sidhu, Disaster Services Program Manager for American Red Cross presented on Red Cross services available to Coalinga residents.
4. Presentation: Code Enforcement Report March 2025
Item No. 2.4 was moved to the Consent Calendar as Item No. 5.17 during Changes to the Agenda.
5. Washington DC One Voice Trip Update and Debrief: Sean Brewer, Interim City Manager Interim City Manager Sean Brewer, Mayor Vosburg, Councilman Ramirez, and Councilman Schindler provided and update and shared their experiences from the Fresno COG One Voice trip to Washington DC.
6. Update on the Renewal of Measure C
Special Public Comment on the Renewal of Measure C was added during Changes to the Agenda.
Kendall Flint, Regional Director of Community Engagement and Strategic Planning for DKS Associates, provided an update on the renewal of Measure C, a half-cent transportation sales tax for Fresno County. DKS Associates is working in partnership with the Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) to engage the community on the renewal of Measure C.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Alxis Watts from the Mental Health Unit provided a brief presentation. She previously served with Fresno and Clovis Police Departments and has recently been reassigned to the Coalinga area, where she aims to help alleviate some of the mental health-related calls for service.
The following individual(s) submitted written comment(s):
None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES – April 17, 2025
2. Check Register: 3/01/2025 – 3/31/2025
3. Informational Only: Sales Tax Update Q4 October – December 2024
4. Informational Only: FY24/25 Budget Report Quarter Ending March 31, 2025
5. Informational Only: Cannabis Related Revenue Quarter Ending December 31, 2024
6. Reject Claim for Damages Presented by D.G. Construction Inc.
Item No. 5.6 was Pulled for discussion by Mayor Pro-Tem Horn.
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
7. Acceptance of the Measure C Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023
8. Adopt Resolution No. 4260 Amending the City Manager Job Description
9. Council Approval of Lobbying and Advocacy Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
10. Adopt Resolution No. 4261 Accepting Real Property Easement related to the Multi-Use Trail System for ATP 4, Perimeter Trails 3 and 4 (APNs: 071-020-66S (Portion), 071-020-16S and 071- 020-23S)
11. Adopt Resolution No. 4263 Authorizing City Manager to Execute Agreements with Members of Pleasant Valley Water Conveyance Partners, LLC for Sale of Excess Untreated USBR Contract Water for Water Year 2025/2026
12. Consideration of a Future Agenda Item regarding Assembly Bill 942 – Request to Issue a Press Release, Adopt Resolution No. 4264 Formally Opposing Bill, and Send Letters to Key Stakeholders Item No. 5.12 was Pulled for discussion by Mayor Pro-Tem Horn.
Mayor Vosburg provided a brief overview of the item.
13. Council Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Task Order with MKN Engineering to Prepare the City’s Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP) Update
14. Consideration of Bid Award for Water Meter Replacement Project Docusign Envelope ID: DEAF2C81-6CC7-4E41-9624-2AA2F0522158 Minutes – May 15, 2025
15. Award Construction and Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute an Agreement with TransFueler for the Construction of a 4000 Gallon Aviation Fuel Trailer Item No. 5.15 was Pulled for discussion by Councilman Ramirez.
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a overview of the item.
16. Notice of Completion for Pleasant Street Reconstruction and Sewer Main Replacement Item No. 5.16 was Pulled for discussion by Mayor Vosburg.
17. Code Enforcement Monthly Report March 2024
This item was originally listed as Item No. 2.4 and was moved to the Consent Calendar as Item No. 5.17 during Changes to the Agenda.
Motion by Horn, Second by Ramirez to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.17. Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Discussion on Establishing a Timely Process for Issuing Press Releases and Communication Procedures
Nathan Vosburg, Mayor
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
City Attorney Mario Zamora provided options to standardize a process to handle press release requests initiated by individual Councilmembers.
Council emphasized ensuring communications are reviewed by staff to maintain consistency, timeliness, and alignment with City policies.
Council direction is for the City Attorney to bring back an item outlining the available options for handling press releases from individual Councilmembers, including the legal considerations and the pros and cons of each approach.
2. Council Approval of a Press Release related to Catch and Release Concerns Requested by the Mayor
Nathan Vosburg, Mayor
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item, stating this item is a Future Agenda Item requested by Mayor Vosburg.
Mayor Vosburg expressed his opposition to the recent arrest and subsequent release of Juan Carlos Mendoza Jr., who was taken into custody on assault charges and released shortly thereafter due to jail overcrowding.
Motion by Horn, Second by Schindler to Approve authorizing staff to issue the Press Release, as drafted, on behalf of the Mayor and City Council. Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
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3. Council Receive Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2026 Citywide Budget and Further Direct Staff to Submit all Budget Documents for Adoption at the June 18th City Council Meeting Sean Brewer, Interim City Manager
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer presented Fiscal Year 2026 Citywide Budget.
Council direction is for staff to bring back budget documents with requested minor adjustments for approval at the June 18th, 2025, Special City Council Meeting.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager’s Announcements:
None
Council Member’s Announcements:
Councilman Ramirez encouraged the community to come out and show their support for the Coalinga High School varsity baseball team as they compete in the Valley Championship.
City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina reported that she had no announcements to present.
Mayor’s Announcements:
Mayor Vosburg thanked City staff for their continued hard work and dedication.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman Hedgecock requested a Future Agenda Item to consider establishing a Hangar Waitlist Policy that gives priority to business use rather than individual use.
Councilman Ramirez requested a Future Agenda Item requesting the City work with Mid Valley Disposal to establish a method to hold trash hauling businesses accountable for proper waste disposal, including the potential to fine those who are found to be dumping illegally in creeks or along roadsides.
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer stated that he recently received a business license application for such a business, which prompted him to contact Mid Valley Disposal. Mr. Brewer has developed an acknowledgment form which will now be part of the business license application process. The form requires businesses offering hauling services to commit to quarterly reporting on the disposal location of collected waste.
Mayor Vosburg requested a Future Agenda Item to develop a Council Laptop Policy that includes a depreciation schedule and allows councilmembers the option to purchase their laptops at the end of their term at a depreciated value. He also proposed establishing a laptop budget for each council term to allow for more individualized equipment selection. If the device is not purchased, it could be reassigned to a staff member or retained for use by an incoming councilmember should they choose to do so.
9. CLOSED SESSION
1. City Manager’s Performance Evaluation - Government Code Section 54957(b) Docusign Envelope ID: DEAF2C81-6CC7-4E41-9624-2AA2F0522158 Minutes – May 15, 2025
2. Anticipated Litigation Under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 1 Case – D.G. Construction Inc.
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 28371 W. Palmer Ave, Coalinga, CA. Negotiator(s): Sean Brewer, Mario Zamora. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for the Lease Agreement
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(4): 3 Cases
During Changes to the Agenda, Interim City Manager Sean Brewer announced that Item No. 9.4 should reflect 2 Cases, not 3 Cases.
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 8:23 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: DEAF2C81-6CC7-4E41-9624-2AA2F0522158 June 23, 2025