SPECIAL
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETINGAGENDA
February 19, 2026
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 February 19, 2026 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 (NONE)
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 (NONE)
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES - December 9, 2025 (Special)
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action regarding One (1) Expiring Term on the Planning Commission
Jesse Barron, Assistant City Manager
2. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action regarding the Proposed 4th of July Event and Fireworks Display, and Further Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Fireworks Display
Sean Brewer, City Manager
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. City Manager's Announcements
2. Councilmembers' Announcements/Reports
3. City Treasurer's Announcements
4. Mayor's Announcements
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
9. CLOSED SESSION (NONE)
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
STAFF REPORT - CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE
AUTHORITY
Subject: Approve MINUTES - December 9, 2025 (Special)
Meeting Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
From: Sean Brewer, City Manager
Prepared by: Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
I. RECOMMENDATION:
II. BACKGROUND:
III. DISCUSSION:
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS:
File Name Description
MINUTES_SPECIAL_For_Approval_120925.pdf Minutes - December 9, 2025 (Special) SPECIAL Minutes – December 9, 2025
SPECIAL
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
December 9, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER 5:02 PM
Council Members Present: Vosburg, Lowder, Ramirez, Schindler Others Present: Assistant City Manager Jesse Barron, City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina, and Administrative Secretary Kristi Anderson
Council Members Absent: Hedgecock
Others Absent: City Manager Sean Brewer, City Attorney Mario Zamora, Chief of Police Jose Garza, Financial Services Director Mai Vang, Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia, and City Clerk Shannon Jensen Changes to the Agenda: City Manager Sean Brewer announced the following Changes to the Agenda:
None
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS None
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
None
The following individual(s) submitted written comment(s):
SPECIAL Minutes – December 9, 2025
None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Municipal Staffing Agreement with MuniTemps and Authorization for Temporary Human Resources Support
Assistant City Manger Jesse Barron provided a brief overview of the item.
Motion by Schindler, Second by Ramirez to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 Approving the Municipal Staffing Agreement with MuniTemps and Authorizing Temporary Support for the Human Resources Department. Approved by 4/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Hedgecock – Absent)
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. City Council Vacancy Options and Recommendations to Appoint a Replacement for Councilman Hedgecock
Sean Brewer, City Manager
Assistant City Manager Jesse Barron provided a brief overview of the item stating that Councilman Hedgecock’s vacancy shall be effective at the conclusion of the January 8, 2026, Special City Council meeting.
Motion by Ramirez, Second by Schindler to Approve proceeding with filling the upcoming District 5 vacancy by appointment. Staff shall advertise the vacancy for a three-week application period using the same process used for prior Council appointments, with applicant interviews and selection to occur at the next meeting scheduled for January 8, 2026.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager’s Announcements:
None
Council Member’s Announcements:
Councilmembers Ramirez wished everyone a safe Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The City Treasurer Kahikina indicated she had no announcements to report.
Mayor’s Announcements:
Mayor Vosburg thanked those in attendance for their participation in the evening’s meeting and wished everyone happy holidays.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
SPECIAL Minutes – December 9, 2025
Councilman Ramirez inquired about the status of previously approved speed bumps. Assistant City Manager Jesse Barron responded that the initial order had been placed and that staff would be placing a second order for an additional 4 speed bumps.
9. CLOSED SESSION
None
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 5:09 PM
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Nathan Vosburg, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
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Date
STAFF REPORT - CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE
AUTHORITY
Subject: Discussion, Direction and PotentialAction regarding One (1) Expiring Term on the Planning Commission
Meeting Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
From: Sean Brewer, City Manager
Prepared by: Jesse Barron, Assistant City Manager
I. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is seeking the Council's direction whether to re-appoint Commissioner Stoppenbrink to another four (4) year term or advertise for the position of Planning Commissioner as Commissioner Stoppenbrink's Term is set to end on March 17, 2026.
II. BACKGROUND:
Commissioner Stoppenbrink has served on the planning commission since 2022 and his term is set to end on March 17, 2026. He has advised staff that he would like to seek reappointment by the Council for another term.
In accordance with Section 2-3.102, members of the Planning Commission shall be appointed by the Council.
III. DISCUSSION:
Staff is seeking direction from the Councilas to how they would like to address the expiring term of Commissioner Stoppenbrink. The Council has two options when appointing members to the Commission:
1. Any member of the Councilcan make a motion nominating a member of the public to the commission and vote accordingly this would include re-appointment of the currently seated commissioner (Stoppenbrink); or
2. If members of the Council do not have an immediate recommendation to directly appoint they can direct the City Clerk to advertise for the Planning Commissioner vacancy and staff will then bring back the list of applicants for consideration. Staff would typically advertise for a minimum 30 days.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
Alternatives were identified in the discussion section of this report above. There is no alternative of "no action" for this item. Councilcan appoint Commissioner Stoppenbrink to another four year term or advertise for the upcoming vacancy for appointment starting at the expiration of Commissioner Stoppenbrink's term.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
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STAFF REPORT - CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE
AUTHORITY
Subject: Discussion, Direction and PotentialAction regarding the Proposed 4th of July Event and Fireworks Display, and Further Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Fireworks Display
Meeting Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
From: Sean Brewer, City Manager
Prepared by: Sean Brewer, City Manager
I. RECOMMENDATION:
II. BACKGROUND:
III. DISCUSSION:
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS:
File Name Description
NoAttachments Available