Selma public meetings in 2023
32 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Council will meet for a special session regarding legal litigation and a public regular meeting. The regular agenda includes discussions on park equipment, animal control ordinances, and a potential ballot measure regarding city official term limits.
- Contract award to Miracle Playsystems, Inc. for Brentlinger Park playground equipment for $350,501.31
- Public hearing regarding a ballot measure for City Council and Mayor term limits
- Resolution to reject bids for the Clarkson Lift Station Improvement Project
- Ordinance to expand the Downtown Business Improvement District Board from 7 to 9 members
- Litigation involving Christie Mooradian, Frank Santillan, and Noah Mitchell
City Council
This special meeting consists primarily of procedural items and a closed session. The council will meet with legal counsel regarding the case Caglia v. City of Selma.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding Caglia v. City of Selma
Cancelled Meeting
The Selma City Council has cancelled its scheduled meeting for Monday, November 20, 2023. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
City Council
The council will hold a special meeting regarding litigation and an administrative appointment. The regular meeting includes discussions on rent control regulation and expanding the Downtown Business Improvement District Board. The agenda also features resolutions for road improvements and equipment purchases.
- Contract award to Terra West Construction for Highland and Rose Street road improvement project
- Revisions to the Special Event Permit Ordinance fee waiver and reduction portion
- Purchase of electric landscape maintenance equipment through SJV Air Pollution Control District
- Expansion of Downtown Business Improvement District Board from 7 to 9 members
- Resolution for FEMA and Cal OES emergency funding and reimbursement
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution regarding the Central Valley Training Center. This item involves awarding a Professional Services Agreement to the Fresno Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
- Resolution awarding Central Valley Training Center agreement to Fresno Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
City Council
The Council will meet for a special session regarding litigation and a regular session to address various city business. Key items include a potential agreement with Axon for police body cameras and several administrative resolutions.
- Agreement with Axon for purchase of body worn cameras, accessories, and storage
- Resolution approving the City of Selma’s Community Block Grant Agreement for FY 2023-2024
- Resolution awarding the Downtown Strategic Plan agreement to Raimi and Associates
- Resolution approving job descriptions and salary ranges for several city director positions
- Maintenance agreement with Surveillance Integration for the surveillance camera program
City Council
The City Council will hold a study session regarding the Second Chance Animal Shelter. The discussion focuses on progress toward operational improvements and sustainability.
- Study session: Second Chance Animal Shelter operational improvements and sustainability
City Council
The council will review updates to the Special Event Permit Ordinance regarding fee waivers and reductions. They will also consider appointing two members to the Business Improvement District Advisory Board. Additionally, the council will consider accepting a Caltrans grant for a street study.
- Revisions to Special Event Permit Ordinance fee waivers
- Appointments to the Selma Business Improvement District Advisory Board
- Acceptance of a Caltrans grant for a Tactical Urbanism Safe Streets Study
- Service agreement with Motorola Solutions for police radio dispatch support
- New job descriptions for Building Inspector and Building-Planning Technician
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an annexation, prezone, and site plan modification for the Selma Grove project area. The meeting also includes discussion on adopting council member term limits and updates on the Downtown Business Improvement District.
- Public hearing for Selma Grove project annexation, prezone, and modified site plan review
- Resolution for final acceptance of the Barbara Street reconstruction project
- Resolution declaring surplus city property for sale, donation, or disposal
- Discussion regarding adoption of council member term limits
- Selma Downtown Business Improvement District update
Special Joint Council Planning Commission Meeting
The City Council and Planning Commission will meet to consider a resolution regarding employee medical benefits. The council is reviewing a proposal to terminate its participation in the Public Employee’s Medical and Hospital Care Act effective December 31, 2023. A study session on design standards for commercial, residential, and downtown areas is also scheduled.
- Resolution to terminate CalPERS health contract participation effective December 31, 2023
- Commercial, residential, and downtown design standards workshop
City Council
The Selma City Council will meet to select a preferred contractor for solid waste collection services and discuss updates on the OpenGov permit system. The agenda also includes consideration of terminating the city's participation in the CalPERS health contract agreement by the end of 2023. Additionally, council members will review fee waiver requests for local events and consider appointments to vacant city commissions.
- Selection of a preferred solid waste collection services contractor
- Resolution to terminate participation in the CalPERS health contract effective December 31, 2023
- Contract award to Sierra Construction & Excavation, Inc. for the Valley View Storm Drain Phase 2 Project
- Review of fee waiver requests for Centro de Folklor Padrinos, Selma Chamber of Commerce, and Christ Driven AG Church
- Discussion regarding the adoption of council member term limits
City Council
The Selma City Council will meet to review the completion of road improvements on Stillman and High Streets. The agenda also includes discussions on federal-aid transportation funds and a public hearing regarding special event user fees. A closed session is scheduled to discuss property negotiations and city appointments.
- Final acceptance of Stillman Street and High Street road improvement projects
- Resolution for STBG, CMAQ, and CRP federal-aid transportation funds
- Public hearing on user fees related to special events
- Revision to the agreement with Second Chance Animal Shelter
- Appointment of Mission Square Retirement Plan sponsor
City Council
The City Council will hold a study session to review proposals for integrated waste management services. This special meeting is focused on the consideration and review of these service options.
- Review of Integrated Waste Management Services Proposals
City Council
The Selma City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a study session. This session will focus on the Community Development Process & Standards Workshop. No formal actions or decisions are listed for this meeting.
- Community Development Process & Standards Workshop
City Council
The Selma City Council will review a proposed ordinance regarding special events, food trucks, and vendors. The agenda also includes agreements for school resource officer services and engineering services for Thompson Park. Additionally, the council will address landscaping lighting district rates and delinquent parcel certifications.
- New ordinance for special events, food trucks, and vendors
- Agreement with Selma Unified School District for school resource officer services
- Amendment to RRM Design, Inc. agreement for Thompson Park
- Rates for Landscaping Lighting and Maintenance District No. 1
- Retirement appreciation for Fire Chief Robert Petersen
City Council
The City Council will consider a new ordinance regarding special events, food trucks, and vendors. The meeting also includes closed sessions regarding personnel matters and existing litigation. Additionally, the council will review routine items including sewer project contracts and tax rate settings.
- New ordinance for special events, food trucks, and vendors
- Sewer project contract with Floyd Johnston Construction Co., Inc.
- Tax rate setting for police station improvement bonds
- Ambulance staffing agreement with Fowler Unified School District
- Closed session regarding litigation involving Christie Mooradian and Frank Santillan
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget. The agenda also includes discussions on a special event ordinance and several contract approvals.
- Adoption of the 2023-2024 City of Selma Fiscal Year Budget
- Contract award to Don Berry Construction Inc. for the Downtown ADA Improvement Project
- Professional services agreements with Yamabe & Horn Engineering, QK, Inc., and 4-Creeks
- Purchase and sale agreement regarding property APN 358-080-79
- Discussion on a Special Event Ordinance
City Council
The Selma City Council will hold a special meeting to review the presentation of the 2023-2024 draft budget. The agenda also includes standard procedures for oral communications and potential conflicts of interest.
- Presentation of 2023-2024 draft budget
City Council
The council will review the 2023-2024 draft budget and consider a plan of finance for wastewater collection infrastructure upgrades. The agenda also includes an update to the Local Road Safety Plan and a report on annual refuse rate increases.
- Presentation of the 2023-2024 draft budget
- Contract award to R.J. Berry Jr., Inc. for Alphabet Streets Reconstruction Project
- Plan of finance for 2023 Lease Revenue Bonds for wastewater upgrades
- Sewer improvement reimbursement agreement on Dinuba Ave
- Update to the Local Road Safety Plan 2023
City Council
The City Council scheduled a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation. No other public action items are listed on this agenda.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation
City Council
The council will hold public hearings regarding changes to municipal code for parks and accessory structures, as well as updates to minimum lot size requirements in the General Plan. The agenda also includes a contract award for the Barbara Street Reconstruction Project and a drawing for a fireworks permit.
- Public hearing on zoning text amendment No. 2023-0011 regarding parks and accessory structures
- Public hearing on General Plan Amendment No. 2023-0010 regarding residential lot sizes
- Contract award to R.J. Berry Jr., Inc. for the Barbara Street Reconstruction Project
- Drawing for one fireworks sales permit
- Resolution approving job description for Equipment Mechanic I
City Council
The City Council will consider awarding the Highland and Rose Street Improvement Project contract to Avison Construction, Inc., pending a written agreement. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding solid waste collection service proposals and a zoning text amendment for parks and residential structures.
- Highland and Rose Street Improvement Project bids
- Zoning Text Amendment No. 2023-0011 regarding parks and residential structures
- City solid waste collection Request for Proposals discussion
- Appointment to Business Improvement District Advisory Board
- Approval of City Planner job description
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop regarding the preliminary 2023-2024 budget. This special meeting is for discussion purposes.
- Discussion on Preliminary 2023-2024 Budget
City Council
The Selma City Council will hold a public hearing regarding updates to building and fire regulations. The agenda also includes reviewing a tax-sharing agreement with Fresno County and sewer improvement agreements for the Amberwood zone. Additionally, the council will consider fee waivers for several local events.
- Public hearing on amending building and fire regulations in the municipal code
- Approval of a 2nd amended tax-sharing MOU with Fresno County
- Reimbursement agreement for sewer improvements in the Amberwood zone
- Fee waiver requests for the Selma Raisin Festival and other community events
- California Water Service planning and development project update
City Council
The Selma City Council will hold a special meeting featuring closed sessions. The council plans to discuss one case of anticipated litigation and conduct real property negotiations with Selma Crossing LLC.
- Real property negotiations for APN 393-180-63 and 393-180-44 with Selma Crossing LLC
- Closed session regarding one case of anticipated litigation
City Council
The council will consider a contract for road improvements on Stillman Street and High Street. Members will also discuss the draft City Council Handbook and schedule a future budget workshop. The agenda includes fee waiver requests and traffic re-routing plans for local events.
- Contract award to Don Berry Construction, Inc. for Stillman Street and High Street road improvements
- Ordinance amendments regarding building and fire regulations
- Traffic re-routing on Highland Avenue for the annual Selma Sikh Parade
- Fee waiver requests for the Sikh Center of the Pacific Coast and Central California Blood Center
- Scheduling the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss litigation and labor negotiations with Fire Mid-Management Employees. The agenda includes a resolution to accept real property from Harris Ranch Beef Company for the Clarkson Lift Station Expansion. Additionally, the Council will review Caltrans road construction updates and hold a proclamation for Fallen Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco Jr.
- Resolution accepting real property from Harris Ranch Beef Company for the Clarkson Lift Station Expansion
- Side letter to the MOU between the City of Selma and the Fire Mid-Management Unit
- Caltrans road construction project updates
- Proclamation for Fallen Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco Jr.
City Council
The Selma City Council will hold special and regular meetings to discuss labor negotiations and a mid-year budget revision. The council will also consider a contract amendment for the Selma Zoning Code Update and a fee waiver for a transit facility.
- Mid-year budget revision for fiscal year 2022-2023
- Contract amendment with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for the Selma Zoning Code Update
- $102,933.75 fee waiver for Fresno County Rural Transit Agency maintenance facility
- Extension of the current Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provider agreement
- Public employee appointment for Deputy City Manager (Development Services)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning .48 acres at 2695 Nebraska Avenue to allow for the development of three duplexes. The agenda also includes discussions regarding state and federal budget priorities and the council code of conduct.
- Rezoning of 2695 Nebraska Avenue from R-1-7 to R-3 zone for three duplexes
- Adoption of a reasonable accommodation policy per Assembly Bill 2449
- Discussion regarding state and federal budget appropriations and legislative priorities
- Revision of the Master Salary Schedule for the Public Works Supervisor position
- Discussion regarding the City Council Code of Conduct
City Council
The Selma City Council will consider an ordinance to update the city's purchasing system and procedures. The meeting also includes closed sessions for labor and real property negotiations. Additionally, council members will discuss state and federal budget priorities.
- Ordinance amending the city’s purchasing system and procedures
- Closed session for labor and real property negotiations (APN 358-080-79)
- Resolution for participation in the Community Development Block Grant program
- Discussion regarding commemoration of Fallen Officer Gonzalo Carrasco
- Discussion on state and federal budget appropriations and legislative priorities
City Council
The Selma City Council will consider certifying the November 2022 election results and swearing in Mayor Scott Robertson and council members John Trujillo and Sarah Guerra. The agenda also includes proposals for a new IT technician position and a police department agreement with Fresno County Probation.
- Oath of office for Mayor Scott Robertson and Council members John Trujillo and Sarah Guerra
- Agreement between Selma Police Department and Fresno County Probation Department
- Proposed increase for one full-time Information Technology Technician position
- Adoption of a records management policy and destruction guidelines
- Agreement with Dawson-Mauldin, LLC regarding deferred improvements
Regular Meeting- Cancelled
The Selma City Council has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, January 3, 2023. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 17, 2023.