Corcoran council approves EV charging plan, accepts fiscal review and authorizes settlement

The Corcoran City Council on Feb. 11 approved a set of routine measures and authorized entry into a settlement agreement after meeting in closed session.

The council voted to approve the City of Corcoran Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Network Plan, and accepted the reviewed second-quarter fiscal year 2025 revenue and expense report. Council also approved the Warrant Register dated Jan. 28, 2025 and carried the consent calendar, which listed approval of meeting minutes, authorization to read ordinances and resolutions by title, and consideration of a claim by Reina Raquel Garcia; Councilmember Jerry Robertson is noted as having abstained from the minutes.

Mayor Sidonio “Sid” Palmerin opened the meeting at 5:34 p.m. and presided over routine roll call and opening remarks. During public comment, resident Crystal Levan of 1203 Van Dorsten Ave. told the council she is experiencing ongoing issues with her neighbor’s dogs; the transcript records her comment but does not show formal council action in response.

On the EV plan, Councilmember Patricia Nolen moved and Councilmember Greg Ojeda seconded approval of the City of Corcoran Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Network Plan; the motion carried with the four present councilmembers voting AYE. The approval directs staff to proceed with the plan as presented in the staff report (transcript does not include the full plan text or implementation schedule).

Under appropriations, Jerry Robertson moved and Greg Ojeda seconded approval of the Warrant Register dated Jan. 28, 2025; the motion carried with Councilmembers Nolen, Ojeda, Palmerin and Robertson voting AYE. Later, during staff reports, Greg Ojeda moved and Patricia Nolen seconded acceptance of the reviewed second-quarter FY2025 revenue and expenses; that motion also carried with all present councilmembers voting AYE.

The council recessed into closed session at 6:22 p.m. under Government Code § 54956.9(b)(3) to discuss significant exposure to litigation arising from a government claim received from Gary Cramer. The meeting reconvened at 6:47 p.m., and Mayor Palmerin reported that the council had authorized entry into a settlement agreement, “the terms of which shall become public once the agreement is fully signed.” The transcript does not record a vote tally, settlement amount, or further details about the claim or the rejected claim referenced on the consent calendar (Reina Raquel Garcia); those specifics were not provided in the public session notes.

The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

Votes at a glance • Consent calendar (items 2-A through 2-C): Motion by Patricia Nolen, second by Greg Ojeda — AYES: Nolen, Ojeda, Palmerin, Robertson; Robertson abstained on the minutes (2-A). Jeanette Zamora-Bragg absent. • Warrant Register (3-A): Motion by Jerry Robertson, second by Greg Ojeda — AYES: Nolen, Ojeda, Palmerin, Robertson; Zamora-Bragg absent. • Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Network Plan (6-A): Motion by Patricia Nolen, second by Greg Ojeda — AYES: Nolen, Ojeda, Palmerin, Robertson; Zamora-Bragg absent. • FY2025 Second Quarter revenue and expense review (6-B): Motion by Greg Ojeda, second by Patricia Nolen — AYES: Nolen, Ojeda, Palmerin, Robertson; Zamora-Bragg absent.

Next steps and context: The council’s approval of the EV plan signals staff can begin implementation planning subject to any future funding or interagency approvals not specified in the transcript. The settlement discussed in closed session will remain confidential until the agreement is fully signed and its terms are released, per the mayor’s report-out.