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CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA









April 2, 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 April 2, 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 (NONE)







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 - January 8, 2026


2.Check Register: 2/01/2026-2/28/2026


3.Authorization for the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with RAD Studios for On-Call Photography Services


4.Introduce and Waive First Reading of Ordinance No. 878 Amending Chapter 6 of Title 7 of the Coalinga Municipal Code Relating to Summary Abatement of Public Nuisances


5.Adopt Resolution No. 4314 Approving a Budget Adjustment for Fire Department LED Sign


6.Consideration of Bid Award for Ramsey Park Splash Pad


7.Adopt Resolution No. 4315 in Support of the Better Roads, Safe Streets Transportation Measure


8.Adopt Resolution No. 4316 and Consideration of Approval of the Transfer of Appropriation No. 26-021 for a One Time Project of 2 Submersible Pumps for Sandalwood Lift Station for Fiscal Year 2025-2026


9.Authorization for the City Manager to Accept Quote for Street Sweeper Repair







6.ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS








1.Authorization to Issue Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Public Information Consulting Services



Sean Brewer, City Manager


2.Strategic Priorities Overview and FY 2026–2027 Budget Direction



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 (ORGANIZATIONS): General Employees and Coalinga Police Officers Association








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 LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3): (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