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	CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA


	January 7, 2016 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 Regular Meeting, on January 7, 2016 in the City Council Chambers, 155 West Durian Avenue, Coalinga, CA. Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the Deputy 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


	2.	AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS


		1.	Swearing In of Temporary Property and Evidence Technician Lauren Evans
		2.	Mid State Realty - 1st Quarter Report, Tawnya Stevens


	3.	CITIZEN COMMENTS


		This section of the agenda allows members of the public to address the City Council on any item not otherwise on the agenda. 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.


	4.	PUBLIC HEARINGS (NONE)


	5.	CONSENT CALENDAR


		1.	Check Register: 11/01/2015 - 11/30/2015
		2.	Monthly Treasurer's Report - November 2015
		3.	Rejection of Claim for Damages presented by Joanne Quesada
		4.	Approval of Resolution No. 3703 Supporting and Implementing the "Timely Use of Funding" as Required by AB1012 for Candidate 2012 Federal Transportation Act, Cycle III Projects (CMAQ)
		5.	Approval of Resolution No. 3704 Supporting and Implementing the "Timely Use of Funding" as Required by AB1012 for Candidate Federal Transportation Act, Cycle III Projects (RSTP)
		6.	Add Three New Firefighter-Paramedic Positions
		7.	Approve Job Descriptions for Paid Call Positions
		8.	Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding Between The City of Coalinga and Local 521 of Service Employees International Union, CTW-CLC
		9.	Mid Year Budget Adjustment FY 2015/2016


	6.	ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS


		1.	Consideration of Donating Surplus City Vehicle to Champions Recovery Alternative Programs, Inc.
			Marissa Trejo, City Manager
		2.	Receive Presentation on Fiscal Sustainability Best Practices used by Local Governments; Discussion and Potential Action on retaining the Lew Edwards Group to assist City with Opinion Research and Constituent Engagement for City Service Priorities and Local Funding Options and Consideration of General or Special Tax
			Marissa Trejo, City Manager
		3.	Introduce and Waive First Reading of Ordinance No. 783 – Amending the Water Efficiency Landscaping Ordinance in accordance with Executive Order B 29-15
			Sean Brewer, Community Development Director
		4.	Update and Discussion Regarding Repairing, Maintaining, or Repurposing the City Fountains
			Mercedes Garcia, Senior Administrative Analyst
		5.	Discussion, Direction and Potential Action Regarding Council Chambers and Lobby Decor-Future Agenda Item
			Mercedes Garcia, Senior Administrative Analyst
		6.	Review, Discussion and Direction regarding the Coalinga Medical Marijuana Ordinance (Title 5, Chapter 15) and the Recently Enacted Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act; Consider Whether to Allow Commercial Cultivation and Sales
			Michael Salvador, Police Chief and David J. Wolfe, City Attorney
		7.	Discussion, Direction and Potential Action Regarding the Approval of a Procedure for the Election of the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem - Future Agenda Item
			Marissa Trejo, City Manager
		8.	Adopt an Amended Resolution, Resolution No. 3699A, of the City Council of the City of Coalinga Consenting to the Inclusion of Properties within the Territory of the City in the CMFA PACE Program; Authorizing the California Municipal Finance Authority to Accept Applications from Property Owners, Conduct Contractual Assessment Proceedings and Levy Contractual Assessments within the Territory of the City; and Authorizing Related Actionsd
			Marissa Trejo, Interim City Manager
		9.	Police Department - Monthly Report
			Police Chief Michael Salvador
		10.	Fire Department - Monthly Report
			Acting Fire Chief Dwayne Gabriel


	7.	ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. City Manager's Announcements

2. Councilmembers' Announcements/Reports

3. Mayor's Announcements


	8.	FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS


	9.	CLOSED SESSION


		1.	CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Government Code section 54956.8. Property(s): 281 N. Fifth Street, 269 N. Fifth Street, 255 N. Fifth Street, City Negotiator(s): Marissa Trejo, City Manager, Sean Brewer, Community Development Director, Under Negotiation: Terms of property sale, including price.

		2.	CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Government Code 54957.6. CITY NEGOTIATORS: City Manager, Marissa Trejo; City Attorney, David J. Wolfe. EMPLOYEE (ORGANIZATION): Coalinga's Police Officer's Association

		3.	CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (Deciding Whether to Initiate Litigation): 1 case

		4.	CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATIONSignificant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) or (3) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:1 case. (Claims dated November 30, 2015, by Calvin Minor and Steven Henry)

		5.	CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) or (3) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:1 case.


	10.	ADJOURNMENT


	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.

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