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CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
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 Meeting, on September 17, 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
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. Townsend Public Affairs Legislative Update and November 2026 Ballot Initiative Briefing
2. Presentation Workforce Connection for Workforce Partnership Collaboration by America AlshokaiI, Career Advisor
3. Code Enforcement Report (August 2026) - 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. 4365 Under the Tax and Equity Financial Responsibility Act in Connection with the Proposed Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Fianace Authority to Finance or Refinance the Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Improvement and Equipping of Westwood I Apartments Jarod Suzuki, Financial Advisor
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Information Only: FY25/26 Transient Occupancy Tax Quarter Ending June 30, 2026
2. Information Only: FY25/26 Measure J Revenue Quarter Ending June 30, 2026
3. Information Only: FY25/26 Budget Report Ending June 30, 2026
4. Information Only: FY25/26 Cannabis Revenue Ending June 30, 2026
5. Informational Only: Sales Tax Update FY24/25 Compared to FY25/26
6. Adopt Resolution No. 4368 Amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code Regarding Designated Employees and Disclosure Categories as Required by the Political Reform Act and Approving the 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice
7. City Council Authorize the City Manager to Advertise the attached Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Real Estate Brokerage and Advisory Services firm to Serve as the City's On Call Agent for Real Estate Transactions
8. Approval of At-Will Employment Agreement with Anthony Valdez for the Position of Human Resources Director
9. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with RAD Studios for Videography Services for the 2nd Annual Wings Over the Westside Airshow
10. Adopt Resolution No. 4366 and Consideration of Approval of the Transfer of Appropriation No. 26 Time Project of 2 Submersible Pumps for Sandalwood Lift Station from Fiscal Year 2025
11. Approval of West Coast Arborists, Inc. Proposal for Citywide On-Call Tree Maintenance Services and Authorization for the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement
12. Consideration of Bid Award for Elm Ave Tree Well Replacement Project (7th to Van Ness) 6OCSOSCSSOOCOS
Time Project of 2 Submersible Pumps for Sandalwood Lift Station from Fiscal Year 2025
11. Approval of West Coast Arborists, Inc. Proposal for Citywide On-Call Tree Maintenance Services and Authorization for the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement
12. Consideration of Bid Award for Elm Ave Tree Well Replacement Project (7th to Van Ness)
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Approval of First Addendum to the City Manager Employment Agreement Mario Zamora, City Attorney
2. Approval of Fresno Chapter SFR Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Motorsports Event at the New Coalinga Municipal Airport and Authorization for the City Manager to Execute the Facilities Use Lease Agreement Sean Brewer, City Manager
3. Review of the Emergency Action for the Polk Street 6-Inch Water Main Replacement Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050 and Determination, by a Four-Fifths Vote, That the Need for Emergency Action No Longer Exists
Jesse Barron, Assistant City Manager
4. Discussion, Consideration and Potential Adoption of Resolution No. 4367 Approving the City of Coalinga Mural Policy and Administrative Procedures
Jesse Barron, Assistant 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
1. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - Government Code Section 54956.8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. PROPERTY: APN: 072-131-22 located in the City of Coalinga. CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager, Sean Brewer; and City Attorney, Mario Zamora. NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Coalinga Feed Yard Inc. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms of Payment
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