Agenda - 01/08/2026

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	SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA


	January 8, 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 January 8, 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


		1.	Receive Presentation – Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Autocross & Rallycross Events at Coalinga Municipal Airport
		2.	Recognizing Councilmember Lonnie Hedgecock's Service on the City Council


	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 - November 13, 2025
		2.	Check Register: 11/01/2025-11/30/2025
		3.	Authorize City Manager to Approve and Sign the Engagement Letter with Price Paige & Company for Professional Services to Revamp the Chart of Accounts
		4.	State Route 33 Rehabilitation and Complete Streets Project Update - Future Agenda Item - Councilman Ramirez
		5.	Adopt Resolution No. 4303 Approving Water Conveyance Agreement with Gladstone California Water LP for Westlands Source Water to be Conveyed in January and February 2026
		6.	Authorization to Issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for On-Call General Photography Services
		7.	Authorization to Advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Videography and Photography Services for the 2026 Wings Over the Westside Airshow
		8.	Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 877 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute City Instruments Pursuant to California Government Code Section 40602
		9.	Adopt Resolution No. SA-350 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 26-27 for the July 2026 Throught June 2027 Period and Successor Agency Administrative Budget For Fiscal Year 2026-27
		10.	Adopt Resolution No. 4304 Modifying The Special Terms of Sewer Rates to Allow Some Exemptions for Sewer Charges Applied to Metered Potable Water That is Not Discharged into the City’s Sewer System.
		11.	Approval of the Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem Roger Schindler as Alternate to the Fresno Council of Governments Policy Board
		12.	Authorize City Manager to Execute Task Order with the City Engineer for Design Engineering for Segment 7, 8, 9c of the Coalinga Multi-Trail System Funded by the Active Transportation Program
		13.	Authorize City Manager to Execute Task Order with the City Engineer for Design Engineering for Resurfacing Phase 3 Project
		14.	Approve Service Agreement with RSG Solutions to Prepare the FY2024-25 Housing Successor Agency Expenditure Report
		15.	Adopt Resolution No. 4306 Accepting Real Property Easement related to the Multi-Use Trail Segments 1e, 2, 13 & 14 Easement Acquisition (APN 071-020-58S)


	6.	ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS


		1.	Presentation and Discussion of Proposed Cannabis Ordinance Overhaul (Repeal and Replace Framework)
			Sean Brewer, City Manager
		2.	City Council Adoption of Resolution No. 4305- Establishing a Gas Enterprise Capital Improvement and Rate Stabilization Fund; Adopt Policies Governing Both Funds; and Amend the City’s Gas Purchase Policy to Incorporate Rate Stabilization and Capital Improvement
			Dan Bergmann, IGS & Sean Brewer, City Manager
		3.	Presentation, Discussion and Potential Action - Clean City Initiative - Code Enforcement and Abatement Strategy
			Jesse Barron, Assistant City Manager
		4.	Provide direction to staff regarding the submission of regional priorities to Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) for consideration as part of the 2026 One Voice D.C. Advocacy Trip.
			Sean Brewer, City Manager
		5.	Discussion of Potential Washington, D.C. Trip for Federal Earmark Advocacy with the City’s Federal Lobbyists
			Sean Brewer, City Manager
		6.	Consideration of Establishing an Ad Hoc Community Outreach and Interagency Communication Committee - Future Agenda Item - Mayor Vosburg
			Sean Brewer, City Manager
		7.	Review Applications and Possible Appointment for City Council Seat to be Vacated by Councilman Hedgcock (District 5)
			Mario Zamora, City Attorney


	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.	CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Government Code 54957.6. CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager, Sean Brewer and City Attorney, Mario Zamora. EMPLOYEE (ORGANIZATION): General Employees

		2.	REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - Government Code Section 54956.8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. PROPERTY: APN: 070-070-42ST (Coalinga Airport) located in the City of Coalinga. CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager, Sean Brewer; and City Attorney, Mario Zamora. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Momentum Tactical, LLC. 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): Police Officers Association

		4.	Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(b). 1 case


	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