Coalinga public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider several actions, including a 20 percent increase in natural gas rates under Resolution No. 4300. A public hearing will adopt Resolution No. 4302 to vacate a street easement and abandon portions of Sacramento Street and Warthan Street. Other items include reviewing the Fire Station Needs Assessment Report and extending a professional services agreement with Blais & Associates.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 4302 to vacate public street easement on APN 083-090-52S (Sacramento & Warthan Streets) and approve abandonment
• Approval of Resolution No. 4300 rescinding Resolution No. 4293 and increasing natural gas rates by 20 percent
• Consideration and potential action on the Fire Station Needs Assessment Report
• Authorization of a six‑month extension of the professional services agreement with Blais & Associates for grant consulting services
• Declaration of surplus property at City Hall and Police Department to be offered to local non‑profit organizations

City Council

The Coalinga City Council will meet on November 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 155 West Durian. The agenda contains no awards, public hearings, consent calendar items, or ordinance discussions. The only public participation is a citizen‑comments period, during which comments will be taken but no action will be taken by the Council. The meeting will also include routine announcements from the City Manager, councilmembers, Treasurer and Mayor.

• Citizen Comments – public may address the Council; no action will be taken

City Council

The Coalinga City Council will discuss several items, including a 20% increase in natural gas rates, a proposal to vacate a public street easement on portions of Sacramento and Warthan Streets, revisions to the council code of conduct and treasurer duties, and the appointment to a vacant council seat. The meeting also includes informational items on revenues, a completed road resurfacing project, and authorizations for various service agreements.

• Resolution No. 4300: Rescind prior resolution and approve a 20% increase in natural gas rates
• Resolution No. 4298: Intention to vacate a public street easement on APN 083 and APN 083-090-52S (Sacramento St & Warthan St) and set a public hearing date
• Discussion of revisions to the City Council Code of Conduct, councilmember rights, vacancy procedures, and City Treasurer responsibilities (Ordinance No. 875)
• Review of applications and possible appointment for the City Council seat vacated by the Mayor Pro (District 2)
• Adopt Resolution No. 4292 to accept unanticipated funds for upgrading the 9‑1‑1 system (Budget Adjustment No. 26‑006)

City Council

The Coalinga City Council will consider a public hearing to approve Resolution No. 4293, which recommends a 20 percent increase in natural gas rates. The council will also act on a consent calendar that includes approvals for a police dispatch MOU, water main engineering services on N Garfield Street, a corrosion control study for the water treatment plant, and a draft animal control ordinance. Additional items include a resolution opposing California Proposition 50 and a grant application for the Safe Route to School project.

• Approve Resolution No. 4293 to increase natural gas rates by 20 percent
• Approve MOU between Fresno County Sheriff's Office and Coalinga Police Department for dispatch services
• Approve proposal with MKN for engineering/design of 6‑inch water main replacement along N Garfield Street
• Approve proposal with MKN and Associates for a corrosion control study for Coalinga's water treatment plant
• Review and discuss draft ordinance amending Chapter 1 of Title 6 of the Municipal Code on animal control

City Council

The Coalinga City Council will meet on October 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 155 West Durian. No ordinances, hearings, or consent items are scheduled; the meeting consists of citizen comments, announcements, and procedural business. No actions will be taken during the session.

• Citizen Comments – public may address Council, no action taken
• Announcements – City Manager, Councilmembers, and Mayor reports
• Closed Session – none scheduled

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 874, which amends the Planning and Zoning Code to implement four 6th Cycle Housing Element programs. The council will also consider consent calendar items, including approval of recent meeting minutes and a recommendation to adopt the FY2025/2026 Investment Policy. Additional agenda items include an appeal hearing for an illegal fireworks citation, a direction to staff on advanced air mobility and airport economic development, and closed‑session negotiations on labor and a real‑property sale.

• Waive first reading of Ordinance No. 874 amending the Planning and Zoning Code for 6th Cycle Housing Element programs
• Consent calendar: approve minutes (Aug 21 and Sep 4 2025) and recommend Resolution No. 4290 adopting FY2025/2026 Investment Policy
• Appeal hearing – Administrative Citation #12805 for alleged possession and use of illegal fireworks
• Direction to staff regarding advanced air mobility and related airport economic development opportunities
• Closed session negotiations: labor talks with Police Officers Association; real‑property negotiation for APN 070-041-51S with Latchkey Partners, LLC (price and terms)

City Council

The City Council will review a bid award for street and gutter improvements and accept a road maintenance audit report. The body will also discuss selecting delegates for the League of California Cities conference. Closed session items include labor negotiations with the Police Officers Association and real property negotiations.

• Bid award for Sacramento Warthan Street & Various Valley Gutters Improvements
• Audit report for Special Gas Tax Street Fund and Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023)
• Resolution No. 4289 regarding the Seasonal Lighting Project for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Resolution No. 4288 regarding Mayor Pro-Tem Horn Monthly Stipend reallocation
• Real property negotiations for APN: 070-041-51S with Latchkey Partners, LLC

City Council

The City Council will receive a water supply feasibility study and a natural gas update. The body is deciding on several task orders for trail system engineering and environmental services, as well as accessibility improvements for the Frame Park Gazebo.

• Water Supply Feasibility Study presentation by GEI Consultants
• Right-of-Way engineering for Segment 6 of the Coalinga Multi-Trail System
• Right-of-Way services for the Perimeter Trail Interconnect Gregory North Project
• Rehabilitation and accessibility improvements for the Frame Park Gazebo
• Appeal hearings for two administrative citations regarding illegal fireworks

City Council

The City Council will meet to review a transfer of appropriations for an animal shelter project. The body will also consider change orders for the Derrick Reservoir Rehabilitation Project and review a strategic plan update.

• Resolution No. 4287: Transfer of Appropriation No. 26 for the Animal Shelter Project (FY 2025-2026)
• Change Orders PCO#8 and PCO#15 for the Derrick Reservoir Rehabilitation Project
• Envision Coalinga Project List Monthly Update (July 2025)

City Council

The City Council will introduce and swear in Sean Brewer as the new City Manager. The body will also consider items regarding public safety pay scales and sewer rehabilitation engineering.

• Swearing in of City Manager Sean Brewer
• Task Order with MKN for Roosevelt/Harrison Alley Sewer Rehabilitation Project design and engineering
• Reclassification of Public Safety Dispatcher and Police Technician job descriptions and salary pay scales
• Authorization to dispose of surplus property
• Closed session negotiations for property leases at 150 W. Elm Ave and 270 S. 6th Street with Gimme Love Animal Shelter

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program. Members will also discuss potential vacancy taxes on commercial properties and revisions to the Council Code of Conduct.

• Public hearing for Resolution No. 4262 regarding the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program
• Discussion on imposing a vacancy tax or fee on commercial properties
• Contract with Axon for police body cameras and tasers
• Bid award to Optimized Investment Partners, LLC for investment advisory services
• Elm Avenue Tree Well Replacement Project scope and cost consideration

City Council

The scheduled meeting for the City Council, Successor Agency, and Public Finance Authority has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting consisting primarily of procedural items and announcements. The main item of business is a closed session to discuss the appointment of the City Manager.

• Closed session regarding public employee appointment for the title of City Manager

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the annual budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and related reserve policies. The body will also review several infrastructure bid awards and a proposal for a military training facility at the municipal airport.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget (Resolution No. 4265)
• Commitment of $1,200,000 from the General Fund for a new Smeal Fire Engine
• Bid awards for Phelps Avenue Rehabilitation Phase II and Resurfacing Project Phase 2
• Letter of Interest with Momentum Tactical, LLC for a Military Freefall Training Facility
• Approval of a Homeless Encampment Policy

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting consisting primarily of procedural items and public comments. The council will meet in closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager.

• Closed session for public employee appointment: City Manager

City Council

The meeting scheduled for June 5, 2025, is marked as cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2026 citywide budget and direct staff to prepare for adoption at the June 18 meeting. The consent calendar includes awarding a water meter replacement project, approving a contract for a 4,000-gallon aviation fuel trailer, and authorizing a lobbying agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. The council will also discuss establishing a timely press release process and consider a press release on catch and release concerns. Closed session items include a city manager performance evaluation and anticipated litigation.

• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2026 citywide budget with direction to staff for adoption June 18
• Award construction of a 4,000-gallon aviation fuel trailer contract with TransFueler
• Consider bid award for Water Meter Replacement Project
• Adopt Resolution No. 4263 authorizing sale of excess USBR contract water to Pleasant Valley Water Conveyance Partners for water year 2025/2026
• Discussion on establishing a timely process for issuing press releases and communication procedures

City Council

The Coalinga City Council will consider adopting Resolution No. 4259 approving a list of projects funded by SB 1 and authorizing $473,300 in expenses for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The agenda also includes discussion on hiring a firm for city advocacy and lobbying services, and a closed session to evaluate the city manager. Several consent calendar items cover quarterly financial reports, department reports, and approvals for the Derrick Reservoir Rehabilitation Project.

• Adopt Resolution No. 4259 for SB 1 road projects ($473,300)
• Discussion on hiring a firm for city advocacy and lobbying services
• Approve change order for Derrick Reservoir Rehabilitation Project (Magnetic Flux Leakage Floor Scan)
• Authorize RFP for ambulance billing services
• Update on Advanced Metering Project (Smart Meters) as future agenda item

City Council

The City Council will hold a discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget. The body will also consider several consent items including equipment purchases and a recruiting firm for a new City Manager.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget
• Proposal from Koff & Associates for City Manager recruiting
• Purchase order from Emergency Vehicle Group (EVG) to remount Fire Department ambulance
• Authorization to purchase a Kubota Tractor for city lots, medians, and airport
• Real property negotiations for APNs: 071-152-04S with Larry L. Baker and Laurie L. Baker

City Council

The City Council is holding a special workshop on March 29, 2025, to discuss and set goals for the city. The only substantive agenda item is a goal-setting discussion led by Interim City Manager Sean Brewer. No public hearings, ordinances, or other action items are scheduled; this is a planning and discussion session.

• Mayor and City Council Goal Setting Discussion led by Interim City Manager Sean Brewer

City Council

The Coalinga City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting Resolution No. 4257 certifying an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Coalinga Perimeter Trail Interconnect Gregory North. The Council will also act on consent calendar items including upgrading the 9-1-1 telephone system, executing three On-Bill Financing Loan Agreements with Pacific Gas & Electric Company, and approving a quote from West Coast Arborists for tree trimming/removal. A closed session is scheduled to discuss City Manager employment, anticipated litigation, and lease negotiations for 148 W. Elm Avenue with Thrive Ministries.

• Public hearing: Resolution No. 4257 certifying Mitigated Negative Declaration for Coalinga Perimeter Trail Interconnect Gregory North
• Authorize staff to upgrade the 9-1-1 telephone system
• Authorize three On-Bill Financing Loan Agreements with Pacific Gas & Electric Company
• Approve quote from West Coast Arborists for tree trimming/removal on various city properties
• Closed session: Real property negotiations for 148 W. Elm Avenue (lease with Thrive Ministries)

City Council

The Coalinga City Council will consider adopting Resolution No. 4252 to revise the FY 2024/2025 operating and capital budgets as part of the mid-year review. The council will also discuss and potentially take action on relocating the city electronic sign at the southeast corner of E. Elm Ave and E. Polk Street. Consent items include approving minutes, a check register, and authorizing a third Police Recruit Sponsorship. Closed session will address real property negotiations for APN 071-152-04S, anticipated litigation (2 cases), and the City Manager position.

• Approve Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Mid-Year Budget Review and adopt Resolution No. 4252 revising operating and capital budgets
• Discussion and potential action on relocating the city electronic sign at the southeast corner of E. Elm Ave and E. Polk Street
• Authorize a third Police Recruit Sponsorship, bringing the total to three sponsorships
• Closed session: real property negotiations for APN 071-152-04S with Larry L. Baker and Laurie L. Baker
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (2 cases) and public employment for City Manager

City Council

The meeting includes presentations on proposed spay/neuter clinics, the police department's 2024 annual report, and a turf replacement program update. The consent calendar features several routine approvals, including a pre-zone ordinance for annexation of water facilities, purchase of electrolytic cells for the water treatment plant, and a budget authorization for WTP upgrades. Action items include scheduling a study session for a sales tax/water/economic development committee and discussing a request for proposal for realtor services. Closed session will address anticipated litigation and the city manager's performance evaluation.

• Presentation on proposed spay and neuter clinics in Coalinga from RSO Foundation and SPCA
• Coalinga Police Department 2024 Annual Report presented
• Adopt Pre-Zone Ordinance No. 871 for annexation of water facilities
• Authorize purchase and installation of three electrolytic cells for water treatment plant
• Council discussion and potential action on issuing RFP for realtor services

City Council

The Coalinga City Council will hold a special meeting to consider approval of a project change order for the Derrick Reservoir Rehabilitation Project. No other business is scheduled. Public comments will be accepted but no action taken on comments.

• Approval of a project change order for the Derrick Reservoir Rehabilitation Project (presented by Interim City Manager Sean Brewer)

City Council

The scheduled meeting for the City Council, Successor Agency, and Public Finance Authority has been cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

City Council

The City Council will consider establishing a vacancy tax or fee and updating the commercial cannabis regulatory permit approval process. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of re-elected councilmembers and the city treasurer.

• Potential action to establish a vacancy tax and/or fee
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 872 regarding Commercial Cannabis Regulatory Permit Approval Process
• Purchase of 4 solar street lights for Pacific & S. Coalinga Street and Walnut & Folsom Street
• Renewal of the Exclusive Authorization and Right to Sell Agreement with Mid State Realty
• Design engineering for Segment 6 of the Coalinga Multi-Trail System