SPECIAL Minutes – November 13, 2025
SPECIAL
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
November 13, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Council Members Present: Vosburg, Horn, Ramirez, Schindler, Hedgecock Others Present: City Manager Sean Brewer, City Attorney Mario Zamora, Assistant City Manager Jesse Barron, Chief of Police Jose Garza, Financial Services Director Mai Vang, 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: City Manager Sean Brewer announced the following Changes to the Agenda:
1. Discussion Item No. 6.4 shall be Pulled and Tabled until the next meeting in December.
Motion by Vosburg, Second by Horn to Approve the Agenda for the Special meeting of November 13, 2025.
Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. City Department Updates
Fire Chief Greg DuPuis provided a brief update for the Fire Department.
Chief of Police Jose Garcia provided a brief update on the Police Department.
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Financial Services Director Mai Vang provided a brief update on the Finance Department.
Assistant City Manager Jesse Barron provided a brief update on the Public Works and Utility Departments.
2. Recognizing Mayor Pro-Tem Horn’s Service on the City Council Mayor Vosburg presented Mayor Pro-Tem Horn with a certificate and plaque recognizing his service during his time on the City Council.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
Scott Netherton with the Coalinga Chamber of Commerce announced that the Chamber had utilized the kids involved with the Cambridge Hight School Helping Hands Club and it was a big success. Mr. Netherton also announced the following upcoming events:
Saturday, November 29th – Annual Holiday Boutique
Saturday, December 6th – Annual Christmas Parade
Saturday, February 7th – Annual Community Services Awards Banquet Jeannette Davies, who is servicing as the new Library Director, introduced herself and announced that the Library offers a large digital collection that can be accessed via “Libby”, as well as, January 2026 initiative - “Mayor’s Book Club”.
Raymond Cabral expressed concerns with the current staffing and retention issues with the Public Works Department.
Brandon Laso and Brad Crabtree expressed concerns with the current pay offered in the Public Works Department.
Chuck Yeadon announced that the Coalinga Lion’s Club will be holding their Turkey Trott on November 27, 2025 and they are in need of volunteers.
The following individual(s) submitted written comment(s):
Edward Post
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Check Register: 9/01/2025 – 9/30/2025
2. Information Only: FY24/25 Cannabis related Revenue Ending June 30, 2025 Mayor Vosburg Pulled Item No. 5.2 for discussion.
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Financial Services Director Mai Vang provided a brief overview of the item.
3. Information Only: FY24/25 Transient Occupancy Tax Quarter Ending June 30, 2025 Mayor Pro-Tem Pulled Item No. 5.3 for discussion.
Financial Services Director Mai Vang provided a brief overview of the item.
4. Information Only: FY24/25 Measure J Quarter Ending June 30, 2025 Mayor Vosburg Pulled Item No. 5.4 for discussion.
Financial Services Director Mai Vang provided a brief overview of the item.
5. Information Only: Code Enforcement Process and Common Violations
6. Information Only: Investment Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2025 Councilman Schindler Pulled Item No. 5.6 for discussion.
Councilman Schindler stated he requested this item be pulled for discussion to give the City Treasurer an opportunity to ask questions about the report.
City Treasurer Kahikina indicated that she did review the item and has some questions and will require some general training in the future.
7. Information Only: Accounting of City Funds Provided to Gimme Love Animal Shelter (July 2022 – October 2025) – Councilmember Hedgecock Future Agenda Item Councilman Hedgecock Pulled Item No. 5.7 for discussion.
City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
8. Notice of Completion for the Resurfacing Project – Phase 2
9. Adopt Resolution No. 4292 Accepting Unanticipated Funds (Budget Adjustment No. 26-005) and Authorize Staff to Upgrade the 9-1-1 System (Budget Adjustment No. 26-006)
10. Authorization to Purchase 325 Pet Microchips to Support Community Spay/Neuter Clinics – Mayor Vosburg Future Agenda Item
Mayor Vosburg Pulled Item No. 5.10 for discussion.
City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
11. Approve the Agreement with Eservices Technology to Authorize Credit Card Payments as a Third Party Vendor with Sharp Ambulance Billing
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12. Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with CivicPlus for Website Chatbot Integration and Accessibility Compliance Services (AudioEye and Allyant PDF Remediation)
13. Adopt Resolution No. 4299 Adjusting the Compensation for City Treasurer
14. Strategic Plan Implantation – Envision Coalinga Project List Monthly Update (October 2025) Mayor Vosburg Pulled Item No. 5.14 for discussion.
Senior Administrative Analysist highlighted that the e-charging stations located in the City Hall parking lot have been changed out and are now available for public use.
Fire Chief DuPuis provided an update on the Fire Department’s projects.
Assistant City Manager Jesse Barron provided an update on the Public Works and Utility Department’s projects.
15. Authorize city Manager to Approve and Sign the Agreement with AMEX, PayPal Processing Services, and Paymentech, LLC
Motion by Horn, Second by Ramirez to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.15. Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Adoption of Resolution No. 4298 Intention to Vacate a Public Street Easement on Adjoining APN 083-090-47S and APN 083-090-52S (portions of Sacramento Street & Warthan Street) and Setting a Date for a Public Hearing
Jesse Barron, Assistant City Manager
City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
Motion by Horn, Second by Schindler to Adopt Resolution No. 4298 Approving the Intention to Vacate a Public Street Easement on Adjoining APN 083-090-47S and APN 083-090-52S (portions of Sacramento Street and Warthan Street and setting the date for the Public Hearing for December 4, 2025. Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
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 and Further Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 875 related to the City Treasurer Roles and Responsibilities
Mario Zamora, City Attorney
City Attorney Mario Zamora provided a brief overview of the item, stating that the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 875 related to the City Treasurer Roles and Responsibilities shall be Pulled and brought back at a future meeting.
Mr. Zamora recommended removing the second sentence under Section XII “Conduct of Meeting”, Subsection H “Motions to Reconsider an Item” of the Council Rules of Procedure, stating that the sentence makes no grammatical sense. All other recommendations have been made to the attached document.
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Consensus of the Council is to move forward with the City Attorney’s recommendation to remove the second sentence in Subsection H.
Motion by Ramirez, Second by Schindler to Approve the Revisions, including the Revisions to Subsection H as recommended by the City Attorney, to the Councils Rules of Procedure. Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
3. Review Applications and Possible Appointment for City Council Seat to be Vacated by Mayor ProTem Jim Horn (District 2) Mario Zamora, City Attorney
City Attorney Mario Zamora provided a brief overview of the process for a possible appointment for the City Council seat being vacated by Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Horn (District 2) as outlined in the Council Code of Conducted. Swearing in of a newly appointed Councilmember shall take place at the next City Council meeting.
Candidate Jeremy Lowder introduced himself and stated his interest in serving on the City Council.
Candidate Ron Lander introduced himself and stated his interest in serving on the City Council.
Candidate James Horn II introduced himself and stated his interest in serving on the City Council.
Councilman Hedgecock nominated Jeremy Lowder for appointment to the District 2 seat.
Councilman Schindler nominated Jeremy Lowder for appointment to the District 2 seat.
Councilman Ramirez nominated Jeremy Lowder for appointment to the District 2 seat.
Mayor Pro-Tem Horn nominated James Horn II for appointment to the District 2 seat.
Mayor Vosburg nominated Ron Lander for appointment to the District 2 seat.
The City Clerk took Roll-Call Vote for nominations.
Council approved the appointment of Jeremy Lowder to serve as the District 2 City Council representative.
Approved by a 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
4. Annual Natural Gas Report and Consideration and Approval of Resolution No. 4300 Rescinding Resolution No. 4293 and Approving Increasing Natural Gas Rates by 20 Percent Sean Brewer, City Manager
Item No. 6.4 was Pulled from the Agenda and Tabled until the next meeting in December during Changes to the Agenda.
5. Approval of Annual Stipend to the Coalinga Area Chamber of Commerce to Support Economic Development and Business Support Services and Direction to Staff to Bring Back Budget Adjustment on December 4, 2025
Sean Brewer, City Manager
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City Manager Sean Brewer provided an overview of the item.
Motion by Schindler, Second by Ramirez to Approve a $30,000 stipend to the Coalinga Chamber of Commerce and to revisit approving an annual sum during the next fiscal year budget discussions. Approved by a 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Horn – Abstained)
Mayor Vosburg asked Mayor Pro-Tem Horn to finish out the meeting.
6. Proposed Mayor-Hosted Community Dialogues with Rotating Council Members, in Council Chambers – Future Agenda Item – Mayor Vosburg
Sean Brewer, City Manager
City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
Consensus of the Council is to proceed with Mayor-Hosted Community Dialogue on a quarterly basis with Rotating Council Members, in the Council Chambers.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager’s Announcements:
City Manager Sean Brewer announced that the next meeting will be held on December 4, 2025.
Staff will be providing a breakdown of the 2025 Air Show at the next Council Meeting.
We anticipate fuel being available at the airport within the next 3 weeks.
Saturday’s Coffee with 1st Responders shall be postponed to November 22 and will take place at the New Life Tabernacle Church from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
Council Member’s Announcements:
Councilman Ramirez thanked various City departments for their continued work and for members of the Public Works Department who attended the meeting tonight. Councilman Ramirez urged the community to attend the Oilers championship game in Avenal and the High School’s game in Templeton.
Mayor’s Announcements:
Mayor Vosburg thanked all employees who attended tonight’s meeting and voiced their concerns. Mayor Vosburg thanked the City Council, stating that this was the best Council he has served with. Mayor Vosburg thanked Councilman Hedgecock for bringing the Council together. Mayor Vosburg also thanked Mayor ProTem Horn for showing him how to do things differently.
Mayor Pro-Tem Horn thanked the Council and City Staff, stating that Coalinga will always be his home.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman Hedgecock requested Brown Act training be provided for the City Council in January 2026.
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Councilman Schindler requested a Future Agenda Item exploring the possibility of providing City-services 5 days per week.
Councilman Schindler mentioned visiting a booth during his recent attendance at the League of California Cities conference that offered services on a community calendar. City Manage Sean Brewer indicated that he would be bringing back information this item at the next meeting.
9. CLOSED SESSION
1. 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
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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Government Code 54957.6. CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager, Sean Brewer and City Attorney, Mario Zamora. EMPLOYEE (ORGANIZATION): General Employees
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Government Code 54957.6. CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager, Sean Brewer and City Attorney, Mario Zamora. EMPLOYEE (ORGANIZATION): Police Officers Association
5. CITY MANAGER’S PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – Government Code 54957(b)
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 8:33 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: Sean Brewer
Subject: Re: Citizens comment for next City Council Meeting.
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 4:28:03 PM
Miss Jensen and Honorable City Manager Sean Brewer,
The joke of a McDonald's value meal to take care of the homeless population was not a bribe. It was a joke. I wasn't serious. I don't need bribery charges. It was a joke.
I just want to make that clear.
Kindest regards,
Edward Post
408 807 7691
P.S. There is no McDonald's value meal item if you fix the homeless situation in Coalinga.
It was clearly a joke. Sorry if there was any confusion .
I apologize.
Thank you!
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From: Bueya Kasha <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2025 3:27:31 PM
To: Shannon Jensen <[email protected]>
Cc: Sean Brewer <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Citizens comment for next City Council Meeting.
Miss Jensen,
My next citizen meeting comment.
Good Evening Distinguished City Council members,
I have noticed the newly installed street lights installed all using solar power. Outstanding Docusign Envelope ID: 9EA37709-DD93-4BE2-9B51-5F0E91ADB493 work!
Also noticed street repaving filling in the potholes on Coalinga streets. Thank you! I see tax payer money being spent on Coalinga citizens and I start believing in my City Council! Thank you!
Keep up the outstanding work!
Fix the homeless problem and I'll buy you each an item off McDonald's value meal. Sorry but all I can afford.
Great job!
Kindest regards,
Edward Post
408 807 7691
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