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CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA









May 7, 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 May 7, 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: National Public Works Week 2026


2.State Insurance Legislative Updates - Richie Sayavong with the California Department of Insurance


3.New Business Spotlight







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








1.Introduce and Waive First Reading of Ordinance No. 880 Amending Coalinga Municipal Code Sections 9-5.128 and 9-5.129 Relating to Commercial Cannabis Operations, Including Provisions for Regulatory Permits, Operational Standards, and Other Related Regulatory Requirements



Jesse Barron, Assistant City Manager


2.Public Hearing, Discussion, and Potential Action to Adopt Resolution No. SA-351 Authorizing the Execution and Recordation of a Corrective Deed to Remedy a Vesting Error and thereafter the Transfer of 180 N. Pierce Street (APN 071-123-18) to the City of Coalinga, Including an Affordability Covenant, and Adopt Resolution No. 4309 Authorizing the Acquisition of 180 N. Pierce Street (APN 071-123-18) from the Coalinga Housing Successor Agency



Sean Brewer, City Manager







5.CONSENT CALENDAR








1.Check Register: 3/01/2026-3/31/2026


2.Information Only: Investment Report the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026


3.Adopt Resolution No. 4318 Related to the Emergency Repair Services for Sedimentation Basin 3 Traveling Bridge System


4.Waive Second Reading and Approve Ordinance No. 873 – Amending Chapter 4A of the Coalinga Municipal Code Regarding Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention


5.Notice of Completion for WTP Upgrades – Raw Water Intake Improvement Project


6.Authorize the City Manager to Execute Task Orders with the City Engineer for Construction Engineering for Resurfacing Phase 3 Project


7.Approve Professional Services Agreement with Coalinga Press Imaginarium for Monthly Advertisement Publication


8.Adopt Updated Community Pride Sign Policy


9.Authorize Police Recruit Sponsorship Program for Up to Two (2) Non-City Employees


10.Consider Bid Award for Resurfacing Project Phase 3


11.Adopt Resolution No. 4319, Approving the City of Coalinga Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Grievance Procedure and Designating an ADA Coordinator to Administer the Procedure







6.ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS








1.Direction and Potential Action regarding CPI-Based Adjustment to City Fee Schedule



Sean Brewer, City Manager


2.City Council Direction to Negotiate an Arrangement with the Coalinga Huron Unified School District to Open the Pool for the Summer of 2026



Sean Brewer, City Manager


3.Council Consideration of Funding the Train to Transport Vistors During the Weekend of the Horned Toad Derby



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, Non-Safety Employees, Firefighters Association, Non-Represented Group and Coalinga Police Officers Association








2.Conference for Real Property Negotiations (§ 54956.8) Property: 36389 Lassen Avenue, Huron, CA 93234 Agency Negotiation: Sean Brewer, City Manager, Mario Zamora, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: City of Huron Under Negotiation: Terms of Payment













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