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CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
July 17, 2025
6:00 PM
The Mission of the City of Coalinga is to provide for the preservation of the community character by delivering quality, responsive City services, in an efficient and cost-effective manner, and to develop, encourage, and promote a diversified economic base in order to ensure the future financial stability of the City for its citizens.
Notice is hereby given that the City Council will hold a Meeting, on July 17, 2025 in the City Council Chambers located at 155 West Durian, Coalinga, CA. Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to this meeting at 935-1533 x113. Anyone interested in translation services should contact the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at 935-1533 x113. The Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the agenda will be as follows:
1. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Changes to the Agenda
3. Council's Approval of Agenda
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Presentation of Westlands Water District 2025 West Side Scholarship Awards
2. Mid Valley Disposal Quarterly Update
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Presentation of Westlands Water District 2025 West Side Scholarship Awards
2. Mid Valley Disposal Quarterly Update
3. Proclamation - National Night Out
4. Department Updates
5. Derrick Reservoir Rehabilitation Project Update - Henry Liang, MKN & Associates
6. Code Enforcement Report June 2025, Yaneth Ibarra, Code Enforcement Officer
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
This section of the agenda allows members of the public to address the City Council on any item within the jurisdiction of the Council. Members of the public, when recognized by the Mayor, should come forward to the lectern, identify themselves and use the microphone. Comments are normally limited to three (3) minutes. In accordance with State Open Meeting Laws, no action will be taken by the City Council this evening and all items will be referred to staff for follow up and a report.
Citizen Comments submitted in writing to the City Clerk by 5:00pm on the day of the City Council meeting shall be distributed to the City Council and included in the record, however they will not be read.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 4262 Approving the Local Government Plan and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) Amendment Plan, Streamline Application, and Standard Agreement if Awarded Sean Brewer, Interim City Manager
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES - June 18, 2025 (SPECIAL - 5pm)
2. Approve MINUTES - June 18, 2025 (SPECIAL - 6pm)
3. Approve MINUTES - July 2, 2025 (SPECIAL - 8am)
4. Check Register: 5/01/2025-5/31/2025
5. Information Only: FY24/25 Budget Report and Fund Balance for Yearend 06/30/2025 (Unaudited)
6. Authorize the Police Department to Enter into a New Contract with Axon to Replace and Update Body Cameras and Tasers
7. Adopt Resolution No. 4278 for the Measure C Extension Local Transportation Purposes Pass and Program Funds Apportionment for FY2025-2026 and Authorize the City Manager to Sign and Submit the Local Transportation Pass Through Revenues Certification and Claim
8. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Construction Management Agreement with MKN & Associates for the Derrick Reservoir Rehabilitation Project
9. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Engineering and Consulting for Phase II MS4 Stormwater Regulatory Compliance Assistance
Local Transportation Pass Through Revenues Certification and Claim
8. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Construction Management Agreement with MKN & Associates for the Derrick Reservoir Rehabilitation Project
9. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Engineering and Consulting for Phase II MS4 Stormwater Regulatory Compliance Assistance
10. Authorize City Manager to Approve Engagement Letter received from Price Paige & Company for Consulting Services related to Preparation of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Audit
11. Authorize the Fresno Sheriff's Office to Assist the Coalinga Police Department with Evening Dispatch Service Coverage on an Interim Basis Due to an Immediate Need Until a Formal MOU is Considered in August
12. Strategic Plan Implementation - Envision Coalinga Project List Monthly Update (June 2025)
13. Adopt Resolution No. 4279 Confirming Diagram and Assessment Annual Levy for the Landscape Maintenance and Lighting District No. 1993-1A for FY 2025/2026
14. Approval of the City Manager Employment Agreement
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Approve Bid Award to Optimized Investment Partners, LLC and Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement for Investment Advisory and Managerment Services
2. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action Regarding Revisions to the City Council Code of Conduct, Councilmember Rights and Duties, Procedures for Filling Vacancies, and City Treasurer Responsibilities Mario Zamora, City Attorney
3. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action related to Imposing a Vacancy Tax or Vacancy Fee on Commercial Properties
Sean Brewer, Interim City Manager
4. Council Consideration of Project Scope, Cost and Council Selection of Tree Well Color for Elm Avenue Tree Well Replacement Project
Sean Brewer, Interim City Manager
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. City Manager's Announcements
2. Councilmembers' Announcements/Reports
3. Mayor's Announcements
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
9. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Government Code 54957.6. CITY NEGOTIATORS: Interim City Manager, Sean Brewer and City Attorney, Mario Zamora. EMPLOYEE (ORGANIZATION): Non
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Government Code 54957.6. CITY NEGOTIATORS: Interim City Manager, Sean Brewer and City Attorney, Mario Zamora. EMPLOYEE (ORGANIZATION): Non
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Government Code 54957.6. CITY NEGOTIATORS: Interim City Manager, Sean Brewer and City Attorney, Mario Zamora. EMPLOYEE (ORGANIZATION): General Employees
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Government Code 54957.6. CITY NEGOTIATORS: Interim City Manager, Sean Brewer and City Attorney, Mario Zamora. EMPLOYEE (ORGANIZATION): Police Officers Association
4. Real Property Negotiations - Government Code Section 54956.8. Conference with Real Property Negotiators.
PROPERTY(S): 150 W. Elm Ave, Coalinga, CA and 270 S. 6th Street, Coalinga, CA 93210. CITY NEGOTIATOR: Interim City Manager, Sean Brewer; NEGOTIATING PARTIES: City of Coalinga, and Gimme Love Animal Shelter. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price, Terms and Conditions of a Property Lease & Use Agreement.
5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Manager
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Closed Session: A "Closed" or "Executive" Session of the City Council, Successor Agency, or Public Finance Authority may be held as required for items as follows: personnel matters; labor negotiations; security matters; providing instructions to real property negotiators; legal counsel regarding pending litigation; and protection of records exempt from public disclosure. Closed session will be held in the Administration Building at 155 W. Durian Avenue and any announcements or discussion will be held at the same location following Closed Session.
11. ADJOURNMENT