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CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA









February 5, 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 February 5, 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.Proclamation - Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month


2.Presentation from Community Garden, Alma Sanchez


3.Public Outreach Efforts Presentation - Jessenia Medina, Public Outreach Coordinator


4.Department Updates







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.Check Register: 12/01/2025-12/31/2025


2.Introduce and Waive First Reading of Ordinance No. 876 (Adoption of 2025California Building Codes and addition and adoption of Chapter 17 and 18 of Title 8 of the City of Coalinga Municipal Code)


3.City Council Authorization of an Event Expenditure Budget for the 2026 Wings Over the Westside Event Scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026


4.Approval of Contract Amendment with RSG, Inc. – Housing Successor Agency Consulting Services (FY 2024-25)


5.Acceptance of the Measure C Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024


6.Acceptance of the Local Transportation Development Act Funds Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024, and 2023


7.Informational Only: Investment Report the Quarter Ended December 31, 2025


8.Amendment to Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with CivicPlus for Website Chatbot Integration and Accessibility Compliance Services – Approval of Additional Accessibility Costs







6.ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS








1.Initial Discussion and Direction Regarding Potential Placement of a Measure J Sales Tax Extension on the November 2026 General Election Ballot and Consideration of Public Information and Outreach Support



Sean Brewer, City Manager


2.Discussion and Potential Action related to City Authority and Options for Abatement and Lien Placement on Fire-Damaged Properties



Sean Brewer, City Manager


3.Council Discussion and Potential Action related to Reassessing Committees - (Vosburg)



Sean Brewer, City Manager


4.Discussion and Potential Direction Related to the 2026 4th of July Celebration Event - 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 Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(1)) Alexis A. v. City of Coalinga, et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 26CECG00196








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













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