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Chowchilla public meetings in 2025

26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting on Dec 17, 2025 cancelled

The Chowchilla Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Dec 17, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The next regular meeting is set for Jan 21, 2026.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

City Council

Council to adopt Oleander Terrace subdivision improvements and other routine actions

The Chowchilla City Council will consider a closed‑session performance evaluation for the City Administrator, approve routine consent‑calendar items such as meeting minutes and financial reports, hold a public hearing on an impact‑fee resolution (AB1600), and adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of the Notice of Completion for the Oleander Terrace Subdivision. Additional announcements include upcoming planning commission meetings and holiday office closures.

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✓ Decided: Council approves three resolutions: impact fee review, Oleander Terrace completion

The council approved the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. It adopted Resolution #94-25 reviewing certain impact fee accounts (AB1600). It also adopted Resolution #95-25 accepting improvements and authorizing filing of the Notice of Completion for the Oleander Terrace Subdivision. All motions passed with Council Members Ray Barragan and John Chavez absent.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve $132,336 change order for Avenue 24½ Road rehab

The council will consider a resolution authorizing the City Administrator to execute Change Order No. 1 for the Avenue 24 ½ Road Rehabilitation Project. The change order would add $132,336.37 to the existing contract with Terra West Construction. Finance notes a fund balance of $265,757, sufficient to cover the added cost while staying under the total budgeted amount of $694,243. The work calls for cement treatment of 82,560 sq ft of soil to address poor conditions.

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✓ Decided: Council approved scope of work for Avenue 24% Road Rehabilitation project

Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Troost moved, and Council Member Waseem Ahmed seconded, a resolution to approve the scope of the work order for the Avenue 24% Road Rehabilitation Project. The motion passed by roll‑call vote, with Council Members Ray Barragan and John Chavez absent. No other actions were taken.

Tue Nov 25, 2025

City Council

Council to consider intersection project contract and veteran business fee exemptions

The City Council will decide on awarding a contract to Zara Construction, Inc. for the HSIP (Cycle 11) Intersection Improvements Project. The body is also considering a business license fee exemption for veteran and active duty sole proprietors.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a contract for HSIP Cycle 11 intersection improvements

The council approved the consent calendar, including the October 28, 2025 minutes, the October financial reports, the 2026 citywide calendar, a business‑license fee exemption ordinance for veteran and active‑duty sole proprietors, and a master agreement for SB 125 transit funding. It also adopted a resolution awarding the HSIP Cycle 11 Intersection Improvements Project contract to Zara Construction, Inc., and amending the FY 2025/26 budget. All motions passed by roll‑call vote with Council Member Chavez absent.

Wed Nov 19, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting cancelled; next meeting set for Dec 17

The City of Chowchilla Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025 was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2025. No agenda items were considered at this cancelled meeting.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

City Council

Chowchilla City Council to hold hearing on new Community Facilities District

The City Council will consider establishing Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 and calling an election for special taxes and bonded indebtedness. The body will also review business license fee exemptions for veterans and active duty sole proprietors.

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✓ Decided: Council approved new Community Facilities District and related bond measures

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution #87-25 establishing Community Facilities District No. 2025‑2, Resolution #88-25 declaring the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness for the district, and Resolution #89-25 calling an election on the special tax levy and bond limits. The council also approved a veteran business‑license fee exemption ordinance, a $3,000 allocation for the Chowchilla Union High School Class of 2027, and contracts for pedestrian improvements and SCADA replacement. All actions were adopted with roll‑call votes, except the $3,000 allocation, which passed with one “no” vote.

Wed Oct 15, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Oct 15, 2025 has been cancelled

The Chowchilla Planning Commission regular meeting set for October 15, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

City Council

City Council to adopt tolling agreement with Salters Distribution, Inc.

The Chowchilla City Council will consider and adopt several resolutions, including a lease agreement with the Chowchilla District Chamber of Commerce, budget amendments for rolled‑over purchase orders, and amendments to Transportation Development Act and Local Transportation Fund allocations for FY 2025/26. A third amended tolling agreement with Salters Distribution, Inc. will also be adopted. New business includes a request for contingency‑fund allocation to support the Chowchilla Union High School Class of 2027 and the acceptance of a donated “Welcome to Chowchilla” sign.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a new tolling agreement with Salters Distribution.

The Council adopted several resolutions, including a lease with the Chowchilla District Chamber of Commerce, budget amendments for rolled‑over purchase orders, and amendments to state transit assistance and local transportation funds. It also approved a third amended tolling agreement with Salters Distribution, Inc. and accepted a donated welcome sign for Highway 99. A request for contingency‑fund support for the 2027 high‑school class was tabled for later consideration.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

City Council

Council to consider new Community Facilities District with special tax levy and bonds

The Chowchilla City Council will consider a resolution to establish Community Facilities District No. 2025‑2, which would authorize a special tax levy and related bonded indebtedness. Other agenda items include closing out the 2021 Community Development Block Grant program, awarding the Avenue 24½ Reconstruction contract to Terra West Construction, Inc., and amending the Athletic Field Use Policy. The council will also hear a request for direction on beautifying vacant land at 319 Robertson Boulevard and discuss a joint powers authority with Pioneer Community Energy for city electric service.

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✓ Decided: City Council creates new Community Facilities District and authorizes special tax levy

The council unanimously approved a resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 2025-2, which authorizes a special tax levy and bonded indebtedness. It also approved the award of the Avenue 24½ reconstruction contract to Terra West Construction, Inc., and adopted an amendment to the Athletic Field Use Policy. Additional unanimous actions included closing out the 2021 Community Development Block Grant program, directing staff to design beautification for vacant land at 319 Robertson Blvd, and entering a Joint Powers Authority with Pioneer Community Energy for electric utility services.

Wed Sep 17, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting on Sep 17, 2025 has been cancelled

The Chowchilla Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is listed as September 17, 2025.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

City Council

City Council to hear donation request for downtown beautification

The City Council will meet for a special session to hear a presentation regarding a donation request. The request is from the Chowchilla Rotary for their Downtown Beautification Program.

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✓ Decided: Council approved creation of Community Facilities District 2025‑2 for special taxes

The council adopted Resolution #70-25 to establish Community Facilities District No. 2025‑2, authorizing special taxes and bonded indebtedness. It also approved contracts for runway 12‑30 rehabilitation to Yarbs Grading and Paving and for a waterline replacement project to MidCal Pipeline & Utilities. The council confirmed appointments to the Measure N Oversight Committee and the Airport Advisory Committee.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

City Council

City Council to award contracts for airport runway and waterline projects

The Chowchilla City Council will consider awarding contracts for the rehabilitation of Runway 12-30 and the Waterline Replacement Project. The council will also discuss establishing a new Community Facilities District and appoint members to citizen oversight committees.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $10,000 Rotary downtown beautification donation

The council approved a $10,000 donation to the Chowchilla Rotary’s “Beautify Chowchilla” downtown beautification program. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Troost, seconded by Council Member Waseem Ahmed, and passed by roll‑call vote with Council Member Ray Barragan absent.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $219,460 water main contract and several key resolutions

The City Council approved its consent calendar, adopted a special‑tax ordinance for the Rancho Calera Community Facilities District, and amended the city salary scale. It also authorized a police contract for the Peregrine system, agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, a $219,460 contract for the Chowchilla Boulevard Bridge water main project, and a grant‑writing services agreement with Townsend Public Affairs. All motions passed by roll‑call vote.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

City Council

Council to consider establishing Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Rancho Calera)

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the establishment of a new community facilities district and related special taxes for Rancho Calera. The body will also discuss a new city slogan, potential dog park locations, and a police department contract with Peregrine.

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✓ Decided: No substantive decisions recorded at the Chowchilla City Council meeting

The minutes for the August 12, 2025 Chowchilla City Council meeting contain no clear actions, approvals, denials, or votes. The text appears to be procedural or unreadable, and no specific decisions are documented.

Tue Jul 22, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved levy and assessments for Landscape Maintenance District 90‑1

The council adopted a resolution confirming the diagram and approving the levy and collection of annual assessments for Landscape Maintenance and Lighting District No. 90‑1 for FY 2025‑2026. It also accepted the introduction and waived the first reading of a backflow‑prevention ordinance. The consent calendar was approved and staff were directed not to implement any new development‑impact‑fee reductions, leaving the prior reduction expired as of July 1 2025.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts ordinance adding abandoned shopping cart code to municipal regulations

The City Council approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted several resolutions, including a salary‑scale amendment, a mayoral compensation ordinance, and the Measure T Annual Expenditure Plan for FY 2025/26. The council also adopted Ordinance #530‑25, adding Section 9.29 on abandoned shopping carts to the municipal code. All motions passed with Mayor Smith and Council Member Chavez absent.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council adopts 2025‑26 budget and approves multiple rate and tax measures

The Chowchilla City Council approved the 2025/26 operating and capital budget. It also adopted new monthly rates for water, sewer and solid waste services, designated several downtown streets as through streets, and approved a zoning text amendment and related general‑plan amendment. In addition, the council voted to create a Community Facilities District and to levy an assessment for a Landscape Maintenance and Lighting District. All motions passed with Council Members Ahmed and Chavez absent.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved a temporary construction easement with Caltrans for 145 Robertson Blvd

The City Council adopted a resolution approving Caltrans' offer for a temporary construction easement on city property at 145 Robertson Boulevard. It also adopted a resolution designating eligible projects for FY 2025‑26 under SB1, repealed a heritage preservation ordinance, and waived the first reading of an ordinance adding abandoned shopping carts to the municipal code. All motions passed with Council Members Ahmed and Barragan absent.

Tue May 27, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved annual levy for landscape maintenance and lighting district

The City Council approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the March 2025 financial report. Council members adopted an ordinance to repeal Ordinance #417-01 of the Heritage Preservation Commission. They also adopted a resolution to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for Landscape Maintenance and Lighting District No. 90-1. No other substantive actions were recorded.

Wed May 21, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends city adopt zoning and general plan amendments

The Commission unanimously approved the March 19, 2025 consent calendar minutes. It then approved a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt Chapter 18 Zone Text Amendments #25-0094 and General Plan Amendments #25-0094 to implement 19 programs in the adopted Housing Element. The motion passed with one commissioner voting no. The meeting was adjourned at 5:26 p.m.

Tue May 13, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council directs staff to modify outdoor watering schedule for 2025

The City Council approved the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted two resolutions, one reaffirming the military equipment policy (33‑25) and another approving a master agreement for regional transportation funding (34‑25). It also approved the first reading of an ordinance to repeal Ordinance #417‑01 and directed staff to adjust the seasonal outdoor watering schedule. The March 2025 check register report was accepted.

Tue Apr 22, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council raises member salaries to the maximum allowed amount

The City Council approved an amendment to the municipal code that increases council member salaries to the maximum allowable level. It also adopted an amended police officers association MOU, adjusted police salary schedules, authorized the City Administrator to execute documents for the 2025 Weed Abatement Program, closed out multiple Community Development Block Grant programs, approved a $5,000 contribution to the fairgrounds annual fair, and set a date for a public hearing on proposed utility rate increases. All motions passed by roll‑call vote.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council held a goal‑setting workshop, no decisions made

The council convened a special Goal Setting Workshop on April 8, 2025. The meeting included a discussion of FY 2025/2026 budget goals and a presentation by Monica Ramirez of Madera County First Five. No formal actions or votes were taken; the pledge of allegiance and invocation were deferred, and the workshop was adjourned at 3:05 p.m.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved ordinance to raise member salaries to the maximum allowed

The City Council approved an ordinance amending the municipal code to increase council member salaries to the maximum allowable amount, waiving the first reading. It also adopted Resolution 23-25 to approve reimbursement agreements and move forward with forming a Community Facilities District, and adopted Resolution 24-25 to accept the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element progress reports. The council reached consensus to initiate the Proposition 218 process for solid waste, water, wastewater, and storm drainage utilities. The consent calendar was approved unanimously.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved contract for emergency services tower at Edward Ray Park

The council approved several routine items, including the March 11 meeting minutes and the February financial report. It adopted resolutions on a weed growth nuisance, the fire station expansion Phase 2, and a contract for an emergency services communication tower, which also amended the FY 2024/25 budget. The council authorized a request for proposals for an FAA runway rehabilitation grant and appointed Michael Wallen to the Planning Commission.

Wed Mar 19, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved February 19 meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the February 19, 2025 regular Planning Commission meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 5:13 p.m. by voice vote. No other actions were taken.