MINUTES
CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL,
JOINT POWERS FINANCE AUTHORITY,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR CORCORAN RDA,
& HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The regular session of the Corcoran City Council was called to order by Vice-Mayor, Robertson, in the Veterans Memorial Building, 1000 Van Dorsten Avenue, Corcoran, CA at 5:31 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Patricia "Pat" Nolen, Greg Ojeda, and Jerry Robertson Councilmembers absent: Sidonio "Sid" Palmerin and Jeanette Zamora-Bragg Staff present: Joseph Faulkner, Tina Gomez, Greg Gatzka, Maggie Ochoa, Sandra Pineda and Marlene Span
Press present: Tina Botill, "The Corcoran Journal"
INVOCATION Invocation was presented by Captain Alvaro "Danny" Santos FLAG SALUTE The Flag Salute was led by Ojeda.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION -
Amanda Stone, Hanford, Ca, addressed the council to discuss the creation of the Kings Art Council. She stated that interested parties from Corcoran are encouraged to serve.
Reuben Shortnacy of the CrisCom Company informed the Council that the City of Corcoran has been awarded a $2 million grant for the Storm Water Enhancement Project.
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Following Council discussion, a motion was made by Ojeda and seconded by Nolen to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Nolen, Ojeda and Robertson
NOES:
ABSENT: Palmerin and Zamora-Bragg
ABSTAINED: Nolen abstained from the minutes.
2-A. Approval of minutes for the meeting of the City Council on January 13, 2025.
Authorization to read ordinances and resolutions by title only.
Consider approval of Proclamations No. 2026-01 through 2026-03 honoring Chamber of Commerce Honorees
2-D. Consider approving Rejection on Claim by Kelly Hernandez.
APPROPRIATIONS
Following Council discussion, a motion was made by Nolen and seconded by Ojeda to approve the Warrant Register dated January 27, 2026. Motion carried by the following AYES: Nolen, Ojeda and Robertson
NOES:
ABSENT: Palmerin and Zamora-Bragg
PUBLIC HEARING -None
Item 6-A was moved due to time constraints.
6-A. Joseph Faulkner, Public Works Director, presented a slide show showing what John Maroot Park looked like several years ago and shared plans for the John Maroot Venue Project. Mr. Faulkner also announced that the Corcoran Community Foundation will be providing the City with a reimbursement grant not to exceed $2 million (two million dollars).
Following Council discussion, a motion was made by Ojeda and seconded by Nolen to approve the Proposed John Maroot Park Event Venue Project. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Nolen, Ojeda and Robertson
NOES:
ABSENT: Palmerin and Zamora-Bragg
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Items 7-A, 7-B, 7-C and 7-D (Matters for Mayor and Council) were moved due to time constraints.
7. MATTERS FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL
7-A. Upcoming Events/Meetings
7-B. City Manager's Report
7-C. Council Comments/Staff Referral Items
7-D. Committee Report
PRESENTATIONS
4-A. Corcoran Police Chief Margarita Ochoa swore in Sergeants Charlie Flores and Nicholas Gonzales. The Chief also introduced new dispatchers Evangelina Pimentel 4-B. Corcoran Police Chief, Margarita Ochoa swore in Police Officer Michael Dawes and Police Reserve Cynthia Rea.
8. CLOSED SESSION -None
9. ADJOURNMENT 6:21 P.M.
Marlene Spain, City Clerk Vice Mayor, Jerry Robertson
APPROVED DATE:
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