Coalinga public meetings in 2024
35 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024, is listed as cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.
City Council
The City Council will consider an agreement to purchase untreated water from West Stanislaus Irrigation District. The meeting includes public hearings on commercial cannabis permits and the annexation of water utility properties.
- Ordinance No. 872 regarding Commercial Cannabis Regulatory Permit Approval Process
- Resolution No. 4244 for annexation of multiple water utility properties
- Resolution No. 4245 for purchase of untreated water from West Stanislaus Irrigation District
- Comprehensive Fee Schedule update based on Consumer Price Index effective January 1, 2025
- Right-of-Way Task Order for ATP 5 Polk West Safety Improvements Project
City Council
This special meeting agenda includes only citizen comments and a closed session for labor negotiations with non-employee representatives. No public hearings, ordinances, or consent calendar items are scheduled. Any public comment will be referred to staff, and the council will not take action in open session.
- Closed session with labor negotiators (Interim City Manager Sean Brewer, City Attorney Mario Zamora) concerning non-employees
- No public hearings, consent calendar, or ordinance items on the agenda
- Citizen comments limited to three minutes; no action taken during open session
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to close out a CDBG grant, approve consent items including contracts and property acceptance, and discuss the electronic sign relocation budget, abatement of burned properties, and adopting solar lights as a citywide standard. A closed session is scheduled for the city manager's performance evaluation.
- Public hearing to close out CDBG grant 20-CDBGCV2-3-00008 and authorize submittal to HCD
- Approval of a construction engineering task order with MKN for Derrick Reservoir Rehabilitation Project
- Reject claim for damages presented by Ubaldo Medina
- Adopt Resolution No. 4242 accepting real property at 405 N. 5th Street, Coalinga (APN: 072)
- Discussion on budget and plan for relocating an electronic sign
City Council
The City Council will meet to consider and approve a budget authorization request for street repairs. The request covers several asphalt concrete (AC) street patches at various locations in and around the city.
- Budget authorization request for asphalt concrete (AC) street patches at various city locations
City Council
The meeting scheduled for October 17, 2024, is marked as cancelled. The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and a closed session item for a City Manager's performance evaluation.
- Closed session: City Manager’s performance evaluation
City Council
The Coalinga City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive action on the consent calendar: adopting Resolution No. 4241 to accept an easement grant deed for three parcels (APNs 071-020-23S, 071-020-66S, and 072-222-02ST). The meeting includes citizen comments but no public hearings, ordinances, or closed session. Most of the agenda is procedural announcements and reports.
- Adopt Resolution No. 4241 accepting property easement for APNs 071-020-23S, 071-020-66S, and 072-222-02ST via Easement Grant Deed
City Council
The Coalinga City Council will consider approving a regulatory permit for a cannabis retail facility with delivery at 286 N 5th Street. Other action items include a resolution declaring 217 Cindy Lane a public nuisance, purchases for the fire department, and authorization for the NEOGOV HR platform with a budget adjustment. The council will also receive an update on the Trails Master Plan and animal shelter construction.
- Receive report and approve regulatory permit for cannabis retail facility with delivery at 286 N 5th Street
- Adoption of Resolution No. 4239 declaring 217 Cindy Lane a public nuisance and setting an abatement hearing
- Approve purchase of portable radios for the Fire Department
- Authorize Interim City Manager to proceed with NEOGOV HR platform implementation including a FY25 budget adjustment
- Approve MOU with West Hills College Paramedic Intern Program
City Council
The Coalinga City Council will consider several consent calendar items, including a regulatory permit for a cannabis retail facility at 286 N 5th Street, adoption of ordinances on zoning amendments, purchasing authority, and unsafe camping, as well as resolutions supporting Proposition 36 and authorizing a grant application for the Active Transportation Program. They will also discuss potential action on League of California Cities conference resolutions. A closed session is scheduled for the interim city manager's performance evaluation and real property negotiations for vacant land at Fifth Street and Cedar Avenue.
- Approve a regulatory permit for a cannabis retail facility with delivery at 286 N 5th Street
- Adopt Ordinance No. 870 addressing unsafe camping and public hazards in the city
- Adopt Ordinance No. 868 zoning text amendment for gyms, vehicle washing facilities, and drive-throughs
- Adopt Resolution No. 4236 supporting Proposition 36 (Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act)
- Consider bid award for Derrick Reservoir Rehabilitation and approval of city engineer task order for Sacramento Street Rehabilitation Project
City Council
The Coalinga City Council will hold public hearings on a text amendment for gyms, vehicle washing facilities, and drive-throughs, and on vacating a 2-foot street easement at 733 Riesling Lane. They will introduce an ordinance on unsafe camping and public hazards, and discuss potential regulations for unhoused individuals living in vehicles. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, a check register, and authorizing a new public works vehicle. A closed session will discuss real property negotiations for land at Fifth Street and Cedar Avenue and 240 Coalinga Plaza.
- Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 870 on unsafe camping and public hazards
- Discussion and direction on regulating unhoused individuals living in vehicles on city streets
- Public hearing on Ordinance 868 – text amendment for gyms, vehicle washing facilities, and drive-throughs
- Adopt Resolution No. 4234 vacating a 2-foot public street easement at 733 Riesling Lane
- Closed session: real property negotiations for vacant land (SW corner Fifth/Cedar) and 240 Coalinga Plaza
City Council
The Coalinga City Council holds a special meeting with a single substantive item: an update on Airport Days planning and budget, presented by Interim City Manager Sean Brewer. The agenda includes citizen comments and announcements, but no public hearings, consent calendar, or closed session. No formal action is expected on other matters.
- Airport Days Planning and Budget Update presented by Sean Brewer, Interim City Manager
City Council
The Coalinga City Council held a special meeting on August 1, 2024, to discuss city business. No actions were taken; all items were referred to staff for follow-up. The council will consider an ordinance addressing unsafe camping at a future meeting.
- Direct City Manager to bring Council an Ordinance Addressing Unsafe Camping for Consideration
City Council
The Coalinga City Council will consider placing a 1% sales tax extension on the November 5, 2024 ballot to fund city services including police and fire protection. The council also will vote on issuing revenue bonds for improvements to the municipal water and wastewater systems, and is scheduled to appoint Sean Brewer as interim city manager effective September 2. Other consent-calendar items include purchasing two new patrol vehicles and awarding a bid for street improvements on Birch, Durian, and Lucille Avenues.
- Adopt Resolution 4211-A to place a local ballot measure extending the 1% sales tax on the November 5, 2024 election, with funds for police, fire, and other services
- Adopt Resolution 4218 and PFA Resolution to finance improvements to the municipal water system via revenue bonds
- Adopt Resolution 4219 and PFA Resolution to finance improvements to the municipal wastewater system via revenue bonds
- Approve interim city manager employment agreement appointing Sean Brewer, effective September 2, 2024
- Authorize the Police Department to purchase two new patrol vehicles
City Council
The Coalinga City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 867 (2022 California Fire Code) and several consent items including contracts for ambulance service and street reconstruction. Separate discussions will cover amending the cruelty to animals section of the municipal code, storage of inoperative vehicles, and appointing a new planning commissioner. A closed session is scheduled for the city manager's performance evaluation.
- Adopt Ordinance No. 867 (2022 California Fire Code) — introduced and second reading waived
- Authorize emergency purchase of radio equipment for the Fire Department
- Approve contract renewal with Coalinga State Hospital for ambulance service
- Authorize task orders for preliminary engineering and construction engineering for California Street and Baker Street reconstruction (STBG-funded)
- Discussion and potential action to amend Municipal Code Section 6-1.30 Cruelty to Animals
City Council
At a special meeting, the Coalinga City Council will consider authorizing the City Manager and council members to sign letters opposing AB 3233 (Addis) and AB 2716 (Bryan), which would shut down local oil production and wells. The agenda includes no other substantive items, public hearings, or closed session.
- Authorize City Manager and Council Members to sign letters opposing AB 3233 (Local Authority Oil Production Shut Down) and AB 2716 (Wells Shut Down)
City Council
The scheduled City Council meeting for July 4, 2024, was cancelled. No substantive items, such as public hearings or ordinances, were listed on the agenda.
City Council
The Coalinga City Council will hold a special meeting on July 2, 2024. The agenda includes reviewing an inspection services quote for the municipal airport and conducting a closed session regarding the City Manager's performance evaluation.
- Approve inspection services quote from US Fueling Solutions for the Coalinga Municipal Airport
- Closed session: City Manager’s performance evaluation
City Council
The City Council is holding a special workshop to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 annual budget. The council will also consider resolutions regarding a municipal election for Measure J, which involves the sunset date for sales tax used for police and fire services.
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget
- Potential election to extend or remove the sunset date for Measure J sales tax
- Authorization of $2,534,149 in unanticipated revenue to the General Fund Reserve
- Zoning amendment regarding regulations on gyms, fitness centers, and drive-throughs
- Business license approval for Coalinga Family Market at 210 E. Elm Ave
City Council
The scheduled City Council meeting for June 6, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were listed for public hearings, ordinances, or the consent calendar.
City Council
The City Council will discuss direction for the proposed 2024-2025 budget. The body is also considering several infrastructure and administrative approvals, including road funding and water plant planning.
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget discussion
- Resolution No. 4204: $462,377.00 for SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act projects
- Bid award consideration for Animal Shelter Project
- Task order with MKN and Associates for Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Operations Plan
- Resolution No. 4205: Application for CalFire Urban Community and Forestry Grant
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting and budget workshop. The primary action item is the authorization of a grant application for natural gas infrastructure safety and modernization.
- Authorization for Assistant City Manager to execute a grant quote with Blais & Associates for the FY 2024 Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Grant Program
City Council
The City Council will discuss the proposed revenue budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and potential funding for the Encampment Resolution Funding Program. The body is also considering several infrastructure projects and zoning amendments for electric vehicle parking.
- Ordinance No. 866: Zoning amendment for electric vehicle parking standards (ZTA 24-02)
- Proposed budget discussion for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- Engineering services for Durian Street and Birch Street Rehabilitation Project
- Bid award for WTP Upgrades – Raw Water Intake Improvement Project
- Contract agreement with Fresno County for ambulance services
City Council
The City Council is holding a Special Budget Workshop to discuss the proposed revenue budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. No action will be taken during this meeting; all items will be referred to staff for follow-up and reporting.
- Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget - Revenue Budget Proposal
City Council
The City Council will discuss the proposed personnel budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The body is also considering zoning amendments for electric vehicle parking and residential accessory structures.
- Resolution No. 4203: Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Electric Vehicle Parking Standards
- Ordinance No. 865: Amending Planning and Zoning Code for accessory structures in residential rear yard setbacks
- Proposed FY 2024-2025 Personnel Budget discussion
- Task Order with Blais and Associates for CAL FIRE Urban and Community Forestry Program grant application
- Proposal with Self-Help Enterprises for income survey for Washington/Van Ness Storm Drain Project CDBG funds
City Council
The City Council is holding a special workshop to discuss a solar project for the Coalinga Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant. No action will be taken by the Council during this meeting; all items will be referred to staff for follow-up.
- Discussion regarding Coalinga Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant Solar Project
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting to review a quarterly report and consider a letter of support for state legislation. No other ordinances or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.
- Authorization for City Manager to sign a letter of support for AB 2661 (Soria) regarding electricity transmission facility planning for water districts
- Quarterly report from The CrisCom Company
City Council
The City Council is holding a special workshop to discuss the possible renewal of Measure J, a 1% sales tax measure. No official action will be taken during this meeting; all items will be referred to staff for follow-up and reporting.
- Discussion of Measure J renewal (1% Sales Tax Measure)
City Council
The City Council will review a variety of consent calendar items including water conveyance agreements and environmental services. The body will also address claims for damages and the disposal of surplus city property.
- Resolution No. 4201 for the sale of excess untreated USBR contract water to Pleasant Valley Water Conveyance Partners, LLC
- Professional Services Agreement with SWCA, Inc. for environmental services for Trail Segment 3N
- Reimbursement of up to $3,000 for microchips to Gimme Love
- Notice of completion for Coalinga Dirt Alley Paving Phase II Project No. 2860 / #3039 CM
- Rejection of damage claims from Scott Alan Taylor and Melissa Dorinda Florez Cunningham
City Council
The City Council will hold a special workshop focused on water and wastewater enterprise items. The body will receive updates on bond projects and solar initiatives, though no action will be taken during this meeting.
- 2021 Water Bond Projects Update
- Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant Solar Projects Update and Financing Plan
City Council
The City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt a resolution opposing a specific sales tax measure. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss real property negotiations.
- Resolution No. 4199: Opposing Fresno State's 0.25% Sales Tax Measure (Measure E)
- Closed session regarding real property negotiations for APN: 073-020-58S off Palmer Avenue
City Council
The City Council will discuss the renewal of Measure J and review traffic signal analysis for several intersections. The body is also considering a loan for the first phase of a 62-unit senior housing development.
- Resolution No. SA 346: Loan for Phase One (31 units) of a 62-unit senior housing project at Elm and Walnut
- Resolution No. 4198: Acceptance of a $24,633 grant from CalRecycle
- Discussion and potential action regarding Measure J Renewal
- Traffic signal analysis for Jayne Ave at Willow Springs, Juniper Ridge, and Enterprise Parkway
- Closed session regarding the purchase of property at 605 E Valley
City Council
The City Council is holding a special workshop focused on water and wastewater enterprise matters. The body will consider authorizing a one-time sale of excess USBR water supply and discuss financing for solar projects at treatment plants.
- Authorization of a one-time water sale to Westside Mutual Water Company, LLC for excess USBR water supply
- Update on 2021 Water Bond Projects
- Update and financing plan for Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant solar projects
City Council
The City Council will review a consent calendar including a licensing change for peddlers and a grant application for city vehicles. The body will also discuss animal control services and park rehabilitations.
- Ordinance No. 864: Exempts peddlers from licensing if they do not contact residence occupants
- Resolution No. 4196: Grant application to San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for vehicles
- Extension of Animal Shelter Services Agreement with Gimme Love through February 29, 2024
- Proposed community workday to rehabilitate the gazebo at Frame Park
- Introduction of Full-Time Animal Control Officer Jonathan Bell
City Council
The City Council will consider changes to licensing requirements for peddlers and discuss ordinance language for non-permitted accessory structure setbacks. The body is also reviewing several service agreements and a lease-purchase contract for police vehicles.
- Ordinance No. 864 to exempt certain peddlers from licensing requirements
- Resolution No. 4195 for financing police pursuit vehicles and upfitting
- Engineering services for the Coalinga Perimeter Trail Interconnect Gregory North Trial Project
- Animal Shelter Services Agreement with Gimme Love
- Lease negotiation for a parking lot portion at 6th and Elm Ave with Unwired Broadband
City Council
The City Council is holding a public workshop to discuss animal control. No official action will be taken during this meeting; all items will be referred to staff for follow-up and reporting.
- Public workshop to discuss animal control