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CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA









May 21, 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 21, 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.Natural Gas Presentation - Dan Bergmann


2.Certificate of Recognition - Central California Battle of the Badges, Officer Jose Vega


3.New Business Showcase







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 - February 5, 2026


2.Informational Only: Sales Tax Update Q4 October-December 2025


3.Waive the Second Reading and Adopt 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, Employee Permits, Operational Standards, and Other Related Regulatory Requirements


4.Approval of Short-Term Lease Agreement with Momentum Tactical, LLC at the Coalinga Municipal Airport


5.Adopt Resolution No. 4320 for the Sale of Excess Untreated USBR Water for 2026/27 to Pleasant Valley Water Conveyance Partners and Gladstone California Water LP


6.Adopt Resolution No. 4321 Approving Additional Square Foot of Sign Area at the Community West Bank


7.Adoption of Resolution No. 4323 Recommending to Modify the Calculation of Monthly Baseline Gas Therms to Achieve More Equitable Billing for the City's Single-Family Residential Gas Customers


8.Adopt Resolution No. 4324 Accepting Real Property Easement related to the Multi-Use Trail Segment 8-23S Easement Acquisition (APN: 071-020-23S, portion)


9.Consider the Collection Agency Services Proposal with Cedars Business Services, LLC (CBS)


10.Adopt Resolution No. 4322 Approving an Emergency Declaration Regarding the Repair of a 2-Inch Steel Gas Line Located on Elm Ave







6.ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS








1.Receive Presentation and Accept Employee Cost Allocation Results



Dan Bergmann, IGS


2.Approval of the Selection of DKS Associates for Public Information Services and Authorization for the City Manager to Negotiate and Bring Back a Professional Services Agreement at the Next Meeting



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













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