Selma public meetings in 2021
36 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Selma City Council is considering a resolution to authorize the continued use of teleconferenced public meetings under Assembly Bill 361. This action would allow the council to hold meetings remotely for an additional 30 days due to the ongoing COVID-19 state of emergency.
- Resolution authorizing the continued use of remote teleconferencing pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
City Council
The council will review the conceptual design and budget for Rockwell Pond Park. They are also considering a purchase and sale agreement with First Christian Church of Selma. Additionally, the council will vote on an employment agreement for City Manager Fernando Santillan.
- Purchase and Sale Agreement with First Christian Church of Selma
- Rockwell Pond Park conceptual design and project budget review
- Employment agreement for City Manager Fernando Santillan
- Professional Service Agreement with OpenGov for electronic permitting software
- Commercial lease agreement with Matteo and Rosa DeSantis for EMS Division
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on amendments to billboard regulations and organic waste disposal. The agenda also includes reviewing the City Manager's employment agreement and updates on the Downtown Business Improvement District.
- Ordinance amendment to increase maximum allowable face area for billboards
- Adoption of organic waste collection and disposal ordinance
- City Manager employment agreement with Fernando Santillan
- Professional service agreement amendment for Downtown BID feasibility study
- Request to waive installation costs for the Selma Military Banner Program
City Council
The Selma City Council scheduled a special workshop session for November 12, 2021. The council will discuss city growth and development to determine direction on the matter.
- Public workshop regarding city growth and development
City Council
The Selma City Council will hold a workshop on pension obligation bonds and a public hearing regarding billboard size increases. The council will also review new rules for organic waste disposal and updates to city service fees.
- Ordinance amendment to increase maximum face area for billboards, including electronic signs
- Resolution amending the Schedule of Fees and Charges for City services
- Ordinance amendment regarding the collection and disposal of organic waste
- Agreement with West Hills Community College District for paramedic student training
- Intergovernmental agreement involving Anthem Blue Cross and CalViva Health
City Council
The council will discuss pension obligation bonds during a workshop session. The regular meeting includes public hearings on billboard ordinance amendments and an illegal advertising display at 1630 Second Street. Additionally, the council will consider agreements for road analysis and safety system renewals.
- Ordinance amendment to increase maximum face area of billboards and electronic signs
- Public hearing regarding an illegal advertising display at 1630 Second Street
- Resolution for Caltrans agreement for SR 99 and Floral Ave Interchange analysis
- Renewal of the RAVE Mobile Safety System Agreement
- Change to messaging on a City-owned sign at Floral Ave and Highland Ave
City Council
The Council will hold a public hearing to adopt an ordinance regarding truck, trailer, and RV parking on residential streets. The meeting also includes discussions on city service fees and options for the Fall 2021 Community Clean-up Week.
- Ordinance amendment for Truck/Trailer/RV parking on residential streets
- Discussion on City of Selma service fees and charges
- Fee waiver request for the March for Jesus event
- Resolution to authorize sale or disposal of surplus equipment
- Appointments to vacant City Commissions
Special Joint Meeting
The Selma City Council and Planning Commission will consider a resolution to authorize teleconferenced public meetings under AB 361. The meeting also includes a workshop regarding the zoning ordinance update, housing, and infrastructure.
- Resolution authorizing remote public meetings via AB 361
- Public workshop on zoning ordinance updates
- Discussion of General Plan, housing, and development
- Discussion of infrastructure topics
City Council
The Council will hold a public hearing regarding an abandoned sign at 1630 2nd Street. They will also consider options for the Fall 2021 Community Clean-up Week and appoint a delegate for the League Conference. A closed session is scheduled to discuss anticipated litigation.
- Public hearing on illegal advertising sign at 1630 2nd Street
- Fall 2021 Community Clean-up Week event options
- Lease amendment for Central Valley Training Center
- Agreement with ALTA Language Services, Inc.
- Appointment of a voting delegate for the League Conference
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop session to discuss financial updates regarding debt management and American Rescue Plan Act funds. The Council will also consider an agreement with RRM Design, Inc. for the Rockwell Pond Park project and a resolution to create a Deputy City Manager position.
- Agreement with RRM Design, Inc. for Rockwell Pond Park architectural and engineering services
- Resolution to create the position of Deputy City Manager
- Financial update on debt management and pension obligation bonds
- Discussion regarding American Rescue Plan Act funds
City Council
The City Council will discuss a legal opinion regarding a 2018 property purchase and consider an ordinance amending rules for truck, trailer, and RV parking on residential streets. The agenda also includes updates on the Rockwell Pond Park project and financial discussions.
- Ordinance amendment for Truck/Trailer/RV Parking on Residential Streets
- Agreement with RRM Design, Inc. for Rockwell Pond Park Project services
- Discussion of legal opinion regarding 2018 Fresno County Rural Transit Agency property purchase
- Grant application for Alternative Fuel Vehicles with San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
- Final payment to Don Berry Construction for the Selma Alley Improvement Project
City Council
The Selma City Council is holding a special meeting for closed session discussions. The agenda includes a performance evaluation of the Interim City Manager and an appointment or employment matter regarding the City Manager position.
- Performance evaluation of the Interim City Manager
- Appointment/employment of a City Manager
City Council
The Selma City Council will hold a public hearing to receive community input on redrawing election district boundaries. The agenda also includes discussions regarding city service fees and the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
- Public hearing for redrawing election district boundaries
- Amendments to the Schedule of Fees and Charges for City services
- Contract for an electrical power generator at the Selma Senior Center
- Presentation of the Stillman Street Development Proposal
- Discussion on American Rescue Plan Act funds
City Council
The Selma City Council will hold a special meeting for closed sessions regarding labor negotiations and property acquisition. The regular meeting includes a public hearing on redrawing election district boundaries and a proposal for increased solid waste collection rates. Additionally, the council will consider agreements for animal control services and school resource officers.
- Public hearing on redrawing election district boundaries
- Proposed rate increase for solid waste collection, disposal, and recycling
- Tax rate setting for police station improvement bonds
- Agreement with Second Chance Animal Shelter for animal care services
- Contract with Selma Unified School District for school resource officer services
City Council
The Selma City Council will hold a special meeting for labor negotiations and an evaluation of the Interim City Manager. The regular meeting includes consideration of several agreements, including a mural project application and fee waivers for COVID-19 testing events. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding an abandoned sign at 1630 2nd Street.
- Public hearing on declaring an abandoned sign at 1630 2nd Street a public nuisance
- Authorization for the Salazar Center mural project application
- Fee waiver for Family Healthcare Network’s food distribution and COVID testing events
- Agreement with Rapid Junk Removal Services
- Agreement with Fresno County Rural Transit Agency for police safety checks
City Council
The Selma City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. The council will also consider selecting recruitment services for the City Manager position. Additionally, several routine ordinances related to zoning and alcohol consumption are scheduled for review.
- Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City of Selma budget
- Selection of recruitment services for the City Manager position
- Ordinance amending alcohol consumption rules at Pioneer Village
- Ordinance amending the zone map for Amberwood Specific Plan Phase 1
- Review of the June 15, 2021 check register
City Council
The City Council will discuss an interim City Manager agreement and recruitment for a permanent position. They will also hold public hearings regarding fireworks regulations, alcohol consumption at Pioneer Village, and a large-scale residential annexation project.
- Annexation of 94.53 acres for 270 residential lots and two parks
- Urgency Ordinance regarding new fireworks regulations
- Ordinance to allow alcohol consumption at Pioneer Village
- Labor negotiations with police and fire associations
- Agreement with QK, Inc. for Rockwell Pond Park environmental review
City Council
The Selma City Council will meet to discuss the appointment of a new City Manager and a request for a waiver of attorney-client privilege regarding an election lawsuit defense. The agenda also includes a presentation by the Criscom Company and an LGBT Pride Month proclamation.
- Request for waiver of attorney-client privilege regarding an election lawsuit defense
- Appointment of a new City Manager
- Special event permit and fee waiver for Hope Fest Community Resource Fair
- Purchase of a propane-fed vehicle fire prop
- Replacing fiber connection from City Hall to Fire Station 2
City Council
The Selma City Council will hold a budget session to discuss the draft 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The Council will also discuss the recruitment or appointment of a new City Manager.
- Presentation of draft 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
- Discussion regarding recruitment/appointment of a new City Manager
- Request for Council majority to waive attorney-client communication privilege related to a City Attorney memorandum
- Closed session for City Manager performance evaluation
- Closed session for City Manager appointment
City Council
The council will discuss providing city funding for a school resource officer and hold a public hearing regarding an abandoned sign at 1630 2nd Street. The agenda also includes reviewing professional service agreements and a lease agreement with the Danish American Historical Society.
- Public hearing on declaring an abandoned sign at 1630 2nd Street a public nuisance
- Discussion regarding City funding for a school resource officer (SRO)
- Agreement with Krazan & Associates for environmental and material testing
- Amendment to professional services agreement with QK Inc. for planning services
- Lease agreement with the Danish American Historical Society for Pioneer Village
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss council priorities and goals. The session includes a presentation of the draft 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. Additionally, the Council will consider a request for input regarding the City Manager evaluation process.
- Discussion on Council Priorities and Goals
- Presentation of draft 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
- Request for input regarding City Manager evaluation process
City Council
The Selma City Council will hold a special meeting on May 13, 2021. The agenda includes a closed session for the performance evaluation of the City Manager. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the meeting is being conducted via teleconference.
- Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation of the City Manager
City Council
The Selma City Council meeting includes discussions on land acquisition for a new fire station and an agreement for early construction of homes in Tract Map 5303 Phase III. The Council will also review the updated City Council Code of Conduct and accept fiscal year 2019-20 financial statements.
- Negotiation of land for a future fire station
- Early construction agreement with 1480 Skelton, LP for Tract Map 5303 Phase III
- $2,200 expenditure for structural engineering services at Lincoln Park
- Professional service agreement for the Downtown Business Improvement District Feasibility Study
- Acceptance of FY 2019-20 financial statements and auditor's report
City Council
The Selma City Council will discuss workforce development for local businesses and review city planning project updates. The council will also consider a contract award for a zoning ordinance update and a fee waiver for renting Pioneer Village to Fresno County for COVID-19 services.
- Awarding Zoning Ordinance Update Project contract to Rincon Consultants, Inc.
- Fee waiver for renting Pioneer Village Main Building and Senior Center to Fresno County Department of Public Health
- Deferred Improvements Agreement with Hye, LLC for the American Tire Depot project
- Adoption of an Environmentally Preferable Procurement Policy (EPPP)
- Discussion on workforce development for local Selma businesses
City Council
The Selma City Council will consider several professional service agreements for city engineering and inspection. The agenda includes discussions on outdoor business operations and Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts. A special meeting session is also scheduled regarding public employee discipline.
- RFQ for Rockwell Pond Park Project architectural and engineering services
- Building Inspection Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering, Inc.
- Professional Services Agreement with Gateway Engineering Incorporated
- Professional Services Agreement with Yamabe & Horn, Inc.
- Discussion on suspending regulations for outdoor business operations
Special Meeting - Cancelled
The scheduled special meeting for the Selma City Council was cancelled. The agenda included a closed session regarding the position of City General Counsel.
- Closed session regarding City General Counsel employment
City Council
The Selma City Council special meeting includes a closed session regarding the employment of the City General Counsel. The remainder of the agenda provides procedural instructions for public participation via teleconference.
- Closed session regarding City General Counsel employment
City Council
The City Council will consider a request from California Water Service regarding the equitable distribution of federal COVID-19 financial assistance. The meeting also includes a goal-setting session and a closed session regarding public employee discipline.
- Request from California Water Service for support with Federal COVID-19 financial assistance distribution
- City Council Goal Setting Session facilitated by Dr. Jacqueline Ryle
- Closed session regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release
City Council
The Selma City Council will discuss updates to the council's code of conduct and options for community clean-up events. A public hearing is scheduled regarding an abandoned sign at 1630 2nd Street. The agenda also includes reviewing agreements with the High Speed Rail Authority and for a new park investigation.
- Public hearing on illegal advertising display at 1630 2nd Street
- Update to City Council Code of Conduct
- Amendment to agreement with High Speed Rail Authority
- Geotechnical engineering investigation for a new park
- Community Clean-up Week event options
City Council
The Selma City Council will hold a public hearing to consider declaring an abandoned sign at 1505 2nd Street a public nuisance. The agenda also includes a microgrid feasibility study presentation and discussions on mayoral appointments.
- Public hearing regarding an abandoned sign at 1505 2nd Street
- Microgrid Feasibility Study presentation by Fresno County Rural Transit Authority
- Adoption of an Amended Master Salary Schedule for all employees
- Discussion on Mayoral appointments and nominations
- Fire Department badge pinning ceremony for three engineers
City Council
The Council will discuss meeting schedules and the use of CARES Act funds. They are also considering transitioning Emergency Medical Services to a 24-hour schedule. Other items include updates to the Code of Conduct and naming a police community room.
- Moving EMS response from a 12-hour to a 24-hour schedule
- Updating the City Council Code of Conduct
- Naming the Police Department Community Room after Dr. Stanley Y. Louie
- Legal services agreement with Colantuono Highsmith, PC
- Support for Job Ready Services funding
City Council
The City Council is considering a revision to the Rockwell Park Concept. The recommendation is to authorize staff to submit a revision to State Parks regarding a portion of Fresno County property.
- Rockwell Park Concept revision
City Council
The council will decide whether to proceed with, postpone, or terminate an energy efficiency capital improvement project. Members will also review a timeline for procuring new City General Counsel legal services. A presentation on homelessness by Fresno County is also scheduled.
- Direction on Energy Efficiency Capital Improvement Project
- Request for Proposals for City General Counsel legal services
- Interim legal services agreement with Montoy Law
- Purchase of SSI weapons racks for the new police station
- Increase in full-time employee positions for a Community Development Director
City Council
The council will review presentations regarding the Rockwell Pond Park Project and a potential park near Selma Grove. Members will also consider a resolution to enter into an agreement with Vanir Construction Management, Inc. for project management of the Rockwell Park Project. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the appointment of an interim City Attorney.
- Presentation on Rockwell Pond Park Project by City Staff
- Presentation on a potential park near Selma Grove by developer Cliff Tutelian
- Consideration of a resolution for an agreement with Vanir Construction Management, Inc.
- Closed session regarding the appointment of an Interim City Attorney
City Council
The City Council will consider allocating $254,521.62 in CARES Act funding toward business license fee relief and software acquisition. The meeting also includes public hearings to declare abandoned signs on 2nd Street as public nuisances. Additionally, the council will review contracts for road and alley improvements.
- Allocation of $254,521.62 in CARES Act funding for business relief and software
- Public hearings regarding abandoned signs at 1505, 1630, and 1635 2nd Street
- Contract award to R.J. Berry Jr., Inc. for the Huntsman Avenue Widening Project
- Contract award to Don Berry Construction, Inc. for Selma Arterials Pavement Improvement
- Negotiation with Fresno County regarding property at Huntsman and De Wolf
City Council
The Selma City Council is holding a special meeting via teleconference. The agenda includes oral communications from the public and a closed session regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release.
- Closed session regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release