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









January 20, 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 20, 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.Swearing In of New Councilman Abel Arroyo


2.2025 Firefighter of the Year Award


3.2025 Officer and Dispatcher of the Year


4.2025 Coalinga Police Department Annual Report







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.Authorize the Completion of the Fire Station Emergency Generator


2.Strategic Plan Implementation - Envision Coalinga Project List Monthly Update (November/December 2025)


3.Consideration of Bid Award for Natural Gas Cathodic Protection Deep Anode Well #4 & #10 Replacement Project


4.Notice of Completion for Coalinga Perimeter Multi-Use Trail 3,4,9 Project


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.Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 877 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute City Instruments Pursuant to California Government Code Section 40602


7.Approve Award for the Interior Building Painting Project of City Hall


8.Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Pleasant Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency (PVGSA) to allow access to a water well in the City of Coalinga to monitor groundwater quality in the Pleasant Valley Subbasin.







6.ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS








1.Consideration of Establishing an Ad Hoc Community Outreach Committee



Sean Brewer, City Manager


2.Consideration of City Council Appointments to Fill Two Vacant San Joaquin Valley Division (SSJVD) Policy Committee Positions with the League of California Cities and Authorization for Related Travel



Sean Brewer, City Manager


3.Consideration of Commemorative Banners in Recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the United States (Future Agenda Item - Mayor Pro-Tem Schindler



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








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








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













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