Minutes – September 18, 2025
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
September 18, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Council Members Present: Vosburg, Horn, Ramirez (arrived at 5:396pm), Schindler Others Present: City Manager Sean Brewer, City Attorney Mario Zamora, Chief of Police Jose Garza, Financial Services Director Mai Vang (via Zoom), City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina, Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia and City Clerk Shannon Jensen
Council Members Absent: Hedgecock
Others Absent: None
Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Sean Brewer announced the following Changes to the Agenda:
None
Motion by Horn, Second by Schindler to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of September 18, 2025. Motion Approved by 3/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Hedgecock – Absent) (Ramirez – Absent at the Time of Vote)
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS None
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
None
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The following individual(s) submitted written comment(s):
None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 874 Amending the Planning and Zoning Code to Implement Four (4) 6th Cycle Housing Element Programs Sean Brewer, City Manager
City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
Mayor Vosburg opened the Public Hearing for comment. Hearing none, Mayor Vosburg closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Horn to Approve the Introduction and Waiving of the First Reading of Ordinance No. 874 Amending the Planning and Zoning Code to Implement Four (4) 6th Cycle Housing Element Programs. Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Vote. (Hedgecock – Absent)
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES – August 21, 2025
2. Approve MINUTES – September 4, 2025
3. Recommendation to Approve Resolution No. 4290 Adopting the City’s FY2025/2026 Investment Policy
4. Strategic Plan Implantation – Envision Coalinga Project List Monthly Update (August 2025)
5. Code Enforcement Report July, 2025
6. Code Enforcement Report August, 2025
7. Information Only: Update on EV Charing Stations located Behind City Hall Mayor Vosburg Pulled Item No. 5.7 for discussion.
Administrative Analysist Mercedes Garcia provided a brief overview of the item.
Motion by Horn, Second by Schindler to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.7. Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Hedgecock – Absent)
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Appeal Hearing – Administrative Citation #12805 – Alleged Possession and Use of Illegal Fireworks
Justin Milligan, Battalion Chief
City Attorney Mario Zamora outlined the process of the Appeal Hearing.
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Battalion Chief Justin Milligan presented the evidence and basis for the citation.
Mr. Shawn Benson provided a response to the alleged possession and use of illegal fireworks.
City Council continued the appeal hearing in accordance with the Coalinga Municipal Code Section 4-8.130 and applicable due process procedures.
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Schindler to Approve the Appeal of Administrative Citation #12805 for the Allege Possession and Use of Illegal Fireworks Presented by Shawn Benson. Approved by a 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Hedgecock – Absent)
2. Direction to Staff regarding Advanced Air Mobility and related Airport Economic Development Opportunities
Sean Brewer, City Manager
City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item, stating that this item was a Future Agenda Item brought by Councilman Schindler.
Council’s direction is for staff to move forward with pursuing potential opportunities at the Coalinga Municipal Airport related to Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Eagle Field/ASKA initiatives, and federal/state aviation program.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager’s Announcements:
City Manager Sean Brewer announced that the City will host the inaugural Wings Over the Westside Airshow on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10am to 2pm at the New Coalinga Municipal Airport. a
Council Member’s Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem Horn announced his intention to resign from his seat on the City Council at the end of November 2025, as he plans to relocate out of state.
Councilman Ramirez expressed his appreciation to City staff for the ongoing work and improvements being made to the City’s street.
The City Treasurer Kahikina indicated she had no announcements to report.
Mayor’s Announcements:
Mayor Vosburg announced that he recently participated in an interview with KC24 regarding his meeting with regional mayors, during which he highlighted several key topics including the upcoming Air Show, economic development efforts within the City of Coalinga, infrastructure improvements, street and lighting projects, the new animal shelter, the splash pad, and the outdoor food court.
Mayor Vosburg also expressed that he was saddened to hear of Mayor Pro-Tem Horn’s plans to leave the area and resign from the Council.
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8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro-Tem Horn requested a Future Agenda Item to open the application process up for appointing an individual to fill his anticipated vacancy on the City Council during the first meeting in November.
City Attorney Mario Zamora stated he would provide options for the Council’s consideration regarding the appointment process.
Mayor Vosburg noted that he had previously requested revisions to incorporate a defined appointment process into the Council’s Code of Conduct and suggested that those revisions may be ready for review by that time.
Mayor Vosburg also requested that staff coordinate a plan to recognize his service on the City Council.
9. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Government Code 54957.6. CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager, Sean Brewer and City Attorney, Mario Zamora. EMPLOYEE (ORGANIZATION): Police Officers Association
2. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTATIONS – Government Code Section 54956.8. Conference with Real Property Negotiators. PROPERTY(S): APN: 070-041-51S located in the City of Coalinga. CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager Sean Brewer. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Latchkey Partners.
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms of Payment
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 6:37 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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