SPECIAL
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETINGAGENDA
September 17, 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 Special Meeting, on September 3, 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:
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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. Council's Reaffirmation of its Previous Support for the Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act, Now Designated as Measure S on the November 3, 2026 Ballot
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS (NONE)
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: Council's Reaffirmation of its Previous Support for the Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act, Now Designated as Measure S on the November 3, 2026 Ballot
Meeting Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
From: Sean Brewer, City Manager
Prepared by: Sean Brewer, City Manager
I. RECOMMENDATION:
This item was requested as a Future Agenda Item by Mayor Vosburg, for Council to reaffirm its previous support for the Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act, now designated as Measure S on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
II. BACKGROUND:
On April 2, 2026, the City Counciladopted Resolution No. 4315 in support of the Better Roads, Safe Streets campaign and the proposed Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act.
The proposed initiative would establish a countywide one-half percent (0.5%) transactions and use tax for a period of 30 years to fund transportation improvements throughout Fresno County.
At the time the City Counciladopted Resolution No. 4315, the initiative was still in the process of qualifying for the November 3, 2026 ballot and had not yet received an official ballot measure designation.
Following the Council's action, the initiative proponents submitted the required signatures to the Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters. The petition was subsequently determined to contain a sufficient number of valid signatures to qualify the initiative for submission to Fresno County voters.
There was subsequent uncertainty regarding when the initiative would be presented to voters, including legal proceedings concerning its placement on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Those proceedings have since concluded, and the Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act willappear on the November 3, 2026 ballot as Measure S.
III. DISCUSSION:
The City Council previously expressed its formal support for the Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act through the adoption of Resolution No. 4315.
Measure S is the same transportation initiative previously considered and supported by the City Council. The measure would establish a countywide one-half percent (0.5%) transactions and use tax for a period of 30 years for specified transportation purposes.
Under the expenditure plan, 65 percent of Measure S revenues would be allocated to Fresno County and incorporated cities for the repair, rebuilding and maintenance of local streets and roads. Each jurisdiction would receive a base allocation, with additional funding distributed based on population and public roadway miles.
Additional revenues would support public transportation, regional transportation improvements, transportation programs serving seniors, veterans, people with disabilities and students, and other transportation-related programs and improvements throughout Fresno County.
When the City Councilconsidered the initiative in April, it had not yet qualified for the ballot and was generally referred to as the Better Roads, Safe Streets Transportation Measure or Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act. Now that the initiative has officially qualified for the November 3, 2026 ballot and has been designated as Measure S, this item is being returned to the City Council to provide an opportunity to reaffirm its previous support.
Because Resolution No. 4315 already formally established the City Council's support for the Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act, no additional resolution is proposed. Council may reaffirm its previous support for the measure by motion.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
Council may choose not to reaffirm its previous support for Measure S.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the Council's reaffirmation of its previous support for Measure S.
If approved by Fresno County voters, Measure S would provide an additional source of locally controlled transportation funding for Fresno County and its incorporated cities, including the City of Coalinga, for eligible transportation improvements.
ATTACHMENTS:
File Name Description
RESO#4315_Support_of_the_Better_Roads__Safe_Streets_Transportation_Measure_040226.pdf Resolution No. 4315 Measure_S_County_Records.pdf Measure S
RESOLUTION NO. 4315
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITY OF COALINGA IN SUPPORT OF THE BETTER
ROADS, SAFE STREETS TRANSPORTATION MEASURE
WHEREAS, safe, reliable, and well-maintained local transportation infrastructure is fundamental to the public health, safety, economic vitality, and overall quality of life of residents in Fresno County, particularly in small and rural communities; and
WHEREAS, local streets, neighborhood roads, sidewalks, bike paths, and transit facilities are the infrastructure most directly used by residents every day—connecting families to schools, jobs, healthcare, and essential services— yet many of these assets are aging, underfunded, and in urgent need of repair; and WHEREAS, unsafe local road conditions disproportionately impact children, seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income residents, underscoring the need for intentional investments in Safe Routes to Schools, pedestrian safety, traffic calming, and improved access to public transit; and WHEREAS, locally controlled transportation funding is essential to ensuring that revenues generated within Fresno County are reinvested back into the communities that rely on them, rather than diverted primarily toward stateowned highways or infrastructure that does not directly serve local jurisdiction needs; and WHEREAS, the Better Roads, Safe Streets campaign is a broad, community-led coalition working collaboratively with cities, residents, labor, business, and community organizations to develop a transportation investment plan that reflects local priorities, equity, and long-term sustainability; and WHEREAS, the Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act proposes the continuation of an existing halfcent transportation sales tax for 30 years—without increasing the current tax rate—generating an estimated $7.4 billion dedicated to repairing local roads, improving transit reliability, enhancing walking and bicycling safety, expanding Safe Routes to Schools, and supporting transportation improvements across Fresno County; and WHEREAS, the proposed plan prioritizes local street and road maintenance first, while also strengthening public transit, improving countywide connectivity, and ensuring transportation investments equitably serve both urban and rural communities; and
WHEREAS, the proposed plan emphasizes strong local control, requiring that funds be allocated and expended in accordance with voter-approved categories and local project lists, supported by clear performance metrics, measurable outcomes, and regular public reporting to track progress and effectiveness; and WHEREAS, robust and independent oversight mechanisms—including citizen oversight, fiscal audits, and transparency requirements—are critical to ensuring that all transportation revenues are used exactly as voters intend, safeguarding public trust and accountability; and
WHEREAS, the 30-year measure includes formal evaluations at each 10-year interval to assess whether transportation investments are meeting identified local and countywide needs, to measure performance against adopted outcomes, and to evaluate and respond to changing transportation demands identified by cities and local jurisdictions, while remaining consistent with voter-approved intent; and WHEREAS, sustained, locally directed transportation investment is essential to improving emergency response times, reducing traffic injuries and fatalities, supporting economic development, and ensuring safe, accessible mobility for all residents of Fresno County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of the City of Coalinga hereby supports the Better Roads, Safe Streets campaign and its proposed Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act, and grants use of the official city name for the effort, and those councilmembers who vote in support, and affirms its Docusign Envelope ID: D53F2FA9-E0EA-8011-81E3-A33701EA3697 commitment to placing local communities, neighborhood safety, children’s routes to school, strong local control, measurable outcomes, meaningful oversight, and adaptive long-term planning at the center of Fresno County’s transportation investments.
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Coalinga at a regular meeting on this 2nd day of April, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
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Nathan Vosburg, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
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