Selma public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Selma City Council will consider adopting an Artificial Intelligence Use Policy and approve the environmental impact report for the Selma Casitas Project. The meeting also includes routine approvals for meeting minutes and a public street easement.

• Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy
• Approval of Final Environmental Impact Report for Selma Casitas Project
• Approval of public street easement from TPG AG EHC III
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 2, 2025 and June 17, 2025
• Recognition of Donna Barela for 45 years of service

City Council

This special meeting consists primarily of a closed session to discuss pending litigation involving multiple potential cases and significant liability exposure. No substantive open-session actions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is mainly procedural.

• Closed session under Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4) for pending litigation – multiple potential cases with significant exposure to liability

City Council

The City Council will vote on several equipment purchases, including a new ambulance and police patrol units. The body is also considering a municipal code amendment regarding the breeding and sale of dogs and cats.

• Purchase of a Medix Specialty Vehicles Type III Ford E-350 Ambulance for $271,923.36
• Procurement of patrol units for the Selma Police Department through Enterprise Fleet
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-15 amending Municipal Code § 6-2-26 regarding breeding, transfer, and sale of dogs and cats
• Proposed Gateway Monument for the Selma SR-99 Gateway to Downtown Revitalization Project
• Third Amendment to the lease for 1231 Rose Ave for the Fire Department EMS Ambulance Post

The Selma City Council approved a $271,923.36 purchase of a Medix Type III ambulance and authorized a $10,000 budget increase to procure five police patrol units. It also adopted a citywide Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, approved the Gateway Monument for the SR‑99 Revitalization Project, and authorized new tables and chairs for the council chambers. The council waived the first reading of a pet‑licensing ordinance and tabled a proposal to raise the retiree health‑insurance stipend.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 1‑3 and 1‑4 (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar Item 1‑1 (checks) (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar Item 1‑2 – Gateway Monument (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of a new Medix ambulance for $271,923.36 (5‑0)
• Approved procurement of five police patrol units and $10,000 budget amendment (5‑0)
• Approved adoption of Citywide Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of new council‑chamber tables and chairs (budget amendment $8,930.17) (5‑0)
• Waived first reading of Ordinance 2025‑15 on pet licensing (5‑0)

City Council

The Selma City Council will swear in a new City Manager, approve a contract for planning services, and discuss salary schedules and retiree health coverage. The meeting will also include a closed session on potential litigation and public employment.

• Contract with Quad Knoph Inc. up to $200,000 for planning services
• Swearing in ceremony for new City Manager Jason Rogers
• Discussion on salary schedule for Community Development Director
• Discussion on options for compensating retirees under self-insured health coverage
• Closed session to discuss potential litigation and public employment

City Council

The City Council will consider consent items including approving a final tract map, changes to banking authorized signers, and authorizing the city manager to execute all contracts with the California High Speed Rail Authority. They will also hear special presentations for a former mayor proclamation, solar streetlights, and a Madison.AI demonstration, and make an appointment to the Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board.

• Resolution 2025-120R authorizing City Manager to execute all contract agreements with California High Speed Rail Authority
• Resolution 2025-119R approving Final Tract Map for Tract 6244, subdivision agreement, and annexation to Community Services District 2006-01, Zone B
• Resolutions 2025-121R, 2025-5CEC, 2025-3PFA, 2025-3SRDA approving changes to banking authorized signers for City and related entities
• Check Register dated 10/15/25 and Cal-Card transactions period 8/23/25-9/22/25
• Appointment to Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special session to discuss pending and potential litigation and public employment matters. The meeting includes a closed session and a subsequent open session for the City Attorney's report.

• Pending litigation: City of Selma v. Fernando Santillan (FCST Temp No. 21396081)
• Liability claim: Fernando Santillan, presented October 9, 2025
• Public employment: Consideration of non-salary enhancements to non-safety contract employee contracts
• Discussion of one potential litigation case

City Council

The Selma City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar of routine approvals and a public hearing to introduce an ordinance updating the California Building Standards Code effective January 1, 2026. New business items include approval of a $28,000 state grant to reduce underage drinking, discussion of animal shelter committee provisions, and adoption of new health, dental, and vision insurance rates for 2026. The council will also consider purchasing 30 handheld radios for $131,939.99 and approving a deputy city manager employment agreement.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-14 amending Title IV and Title VII for the 2026 California Building Standards Code update
• Approval of Resolution 2025-111R for purchase of 30 BKR-9000 handheld radios and equipment totaling $131,939.99
• Approval of Resolution 2025-109R for professional services agreement with Hamner Jewel & Associates for right-of-way acquisition
• Approval of Resolution 2025-110R to apply for Fresno County Measure C Safe Routes to Schools program funds
• Discussion item on Animal Shelter Committee provisions

City Council

The Selma City Council will consider and take action on appointing a City Manager and approving a related employment agreement. Other business includes a side letter with firefighters regarding salary correction, a fire chief employment agreement, and contracts for sidewalk connectivity and parking lot drainage improvements. A special presentation from the Fresno County Assessor on property owner protection alerts is also scheduled.

• Appointment of City Manager and approval of employment agreement (Resolution 2025-98R)
• Side letter agreement with IAFF Local 3716 to correct firefighter master salary chart (Resolution 2025-102R)
• Approval of first amended Fire Chief employment agreement (Resolution 2025-99R)
• Contract award to R.J. Berry Jr., Inc. for Selma Sidewalk Connectivity Phase III Project (CDBG 24651)
• Contract award to R.J. Berry Jr., Inc. for City Hall North Parking Lot Drainage Improvements Project

City Council

The City Council will receive presentations on self-funded health insurance and risk management services. The body will also meet in closed session to discuss the salary of an unrepresented employee.

• Presentation by The Baldwin Group on self-funded health insurance
• Overview of services from Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority
• Closed session regarding the salary of the Interim Administrative Services Director

City Council

The Selma City Council will consider a consent calendar item that includes Resolution 2025‑100R to award a contract to Tosted Asphalt, Inc. for the Selma Downtown High Street Landscaping Curbs Project. The council will also consider Resolution 2025‑101R to approve a budget amendment of $52,997.60 from reserve funds to finance the project. No other agenda items are listed.

• Award contract to Tosted Asphalt, Inc. for the Selma Downtown High Street Landscaping Curbs Project
• Approve $52,997.60 budget amendment from reserves to fund the project

City Council

The Selma City Council will discuss three labor‑related conference items and a potential litigation matter. The primary real‑property item is the negotiation of price and terms for a 5.03‑acre parcel (APN 358‑080‑79) at McCall and Nelson Boulevard. After closed‑session discussions, the council will reconvene in open session for required disclosures.

• Conference with fire‑fighter and fire‑middle‑management labor negotiators
• Public employment matters for all city departments and positions
• Negotiation of sale terms for 5.03 acres vacant land at McCall & Nelson Blvd (APN 358‑080‑79)
• Potential litigation case with significant liability exposure

City Council

The City Council will consider the adoption of ordinances for the Selma North annexation pre-zoning and an updated employment agreement for the Interim City Manager. The body will also discuss grant opportunities and an environmentally preferable purchasing policy.

• Adoption of Ordinances 2025-12 and 2025-13 regarding Selma North Annexation Pre-Zoning
• Resolution 2025-95R to authorize the First Amended Interim City Manager Employment Agreement
• Resolution 2025-96R to adopt an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy
• Resolution 2025-97R to apply for the CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant Program (FY 2025–26)
• Discussion of potential projects for T-Mobile Hometown Grants

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to convene in closed session. The primary purpose is to discuss the appointment of a City Manager.

• Public employee appointment for the position of City Manager

City Council

The Selma City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. The agenda includes a consent calendar of routine approvals, a new business item to consider leasing nine cardiac monitor/defibrillators, and a closed session to negotiate the sale of 5.03 acres of vacant land at McCall and Nelson Boulevard. Public comment is allowed.

• Acceptance of public street easement from BAK Limited LLC for Juniper Avenue Alignment and Floral Avenue (Resolution 2025-87R).
• Approval of agreement with Grant Mercantile Agency for ambulance bad debt collections (Resolution 2025-89R).
• Purchase of a new Medix Type III Ford E-350 ambulance via HGAC cooperative (Resolution 2025-90R).
• Consideration of lease purchase of nine cardiac monitor/defibrillators and associated equipment (Resolution 2025-91R).
• Closed session to discuss price of sale for 5.03 acres vacant land at McCall & Nelson Blvd. (APN 358-080-79).

City Council

This special meeting is for introducing two City Manager candidates to the public, followed by a meet-and-greet and community feedback opportunity. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Introduction of two City Manager candidates with community feedback opportunity

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on the Selma North Annexation (Plan 25-17) and an ordinance prohibiting abandoning animals within city limits. New business includes approval of a Communications Director employment agreement. The consent calendar covers a $55 business license fee waiver for the KIA Monument installation, updated job descriptions, and a joint powers agreement amendment.

• Public hearing on Resolutions 2025-85R and 2025-86R approving Selma North Annexation (Plan 25-17) and related ordinances 2025-12 and 2025-13
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2025-11 adding Section 6-9-40 to prohibit and criminalize abandoning animals within Selma city limits
• Resolution 2025-77R to approve and authorize a Communications Director/Public Information Officer employment agreement
• Resolution 2025-81R waiving a $55.00 business license fee for Bell Memorials & Granite Works Inc. to install the KIA Monument
• Resolution 2025-84R amending the Joint Powers Agreement with the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority

City Council

The City Council will receive information regarding City Manager recruitment proceedings and interview candidates. The body will also take action on a business travel accident program and other insurance matters through Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management.

• City Manager recruitment proceedings and interview candidates
• Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Business Travel Accident Program

City Council

The Selma City Council will consider adopting the Parks Master Plan, approving a solid waste contract amendment with Mid Valley Disposal Inc., and authorizing the sale of 5.03 acres at the northeast corner of McCall and Nelson Blvd. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Fire Station Campus project and approval of a mid-management bargaining agreement.

• Resolution 2025-76R adopting the City of Selma Parks Master Plan
• Resolution 2025-78R approving second amendment to solid waste handling contract with Mid Valley Disposal Inc.
• Resolution 2025-79R authorizing a listing agreement to sell 5.03 acres at McCall and Nelson Blvd.
• Resolution 2025-75R approving the CLOCEA Mid-Management Tentative Bargaining Agreement
• Resolution 2025-73R accepting a grant deed for the Amberwood Dual Use Storm Drain Basin

City Council

The Selma City Council will hold a special meeting to convene in closed session to interview five candidates for the City Manager position. No other substantive business is scheduled; the meeting includes only procedural items and public comment. The Council will reconvene in open session to report any actions taken in closed session.

• Closed session discussion of City Manager recruitment – interview of five candidates

The council convened a special meeting on August 15, 2025, and moved to closed session at 10:32 a.m. No reportable actions or votes were recorded, and the City Attorney reported no actionable items. The minutes note that the clerk was absent from the closed session and that no audio or video recording exists for the open session portion. Consequently, no substantive decisions were documented.

City Council

This special meeting will convene in closed session to interview three candidates for the City Manager position. After the closed session, the council will reconvene to report any actions taken.

• Closed session to interview three City Manager candidates

The August 14, 2025 special meeting was called to closed session to discuss city‑manager recruitment under Government Code §§ 54957 and 54957.6. No reportable actions, votes, or decisions were recorded in the minutes. The city clerk was not present for the closed session and the summary is based on limited notes.

Regular & Special Meetings

The City Council will hold a special meeting and a regular meeting to discuss personnel agreements and city ordinances. Key decisions include setting tax rates for police station improvements and updating the municipal code regarding the appointing authority for the Fire Chief and Chief of Police.

• Resolution 2025-61R to set the tax rate for General Obligation Bonds for Police Station Improvements
• Resolution 2025-64R approving completion of the Valley View Storm Drain Phase 2 Project
• Resolution 2025-69R declaring surplus and sale of City Property
• Ordinance 2025-11 to prohibit and prescribe criminal punishment for abandoning animals within city limits
• Agreement with Flock Safety to provide automated license plate readers to the Selma Police Department

During the August 5 regular meeting, the Selma City Council approved a series of consent‑calendar items, including tax levy resolutions, professional services contracts, and infrastructure agreements, all passing unanimously. The council also approved Ordinance 2025‑08 and Ordinance 2025‑09, which amend the municipal code to change the appointing authority for the Fire Chief and Police Chief, with a 4‑1 vote. Additionally, the council repealed the Pioneer Village Commission by adopting Ordinance 2025‑10 (3‑0‑2).

• Approved Consent Calendar items 2-1, 2-3 through 2-7, 2-9, 2-11, 2-13 (5-0)
• Approved Item 2-2 – three‑year Price Paige & Co. consulting contract (5-0)
• Approved Item 2-8 – relocation of Sprint fiber lines, $38,683 expense (5-0)
• Approved Item 2-10 – Flock Safety automated license‑plate readers for police (5-0)
• Approved Item 2-12 – check register payments and related expenses (3-2)
• Approved Ordinances 2025‑08 & 2025‑09 amending appointing authority for Fire and Police Chiefs (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑10 repealing Pioneer Village Commission sections (3-0-2)

City Council

This special meeting is primarily a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including all city departments and positions, and to review qualified applicants for the City Manager position. The council will reconvene in open session for any disclosures from the closed session, then adjourn.

• Closed session under Gov. Code § 54957 for all departments and positions
• Closed session under Gov. Code § 54957 to review qualified City Manager applicants

The Selma City Council held a special meeting that moved to a closed session to discuss public‑employment matters under Government Code § 54957. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the open session. The meeting adjourned at 12:52 p.m. without any reported decisions.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide on a purchase order for sports lighting and related services at Shafer Park. The council will also meet in closed session to discuss public employment across all positions and departments.

• Purchase order to Musco Sports Lighting LLC for $842,683.64 for Shafer Park lighting

The council approved a written purchase order for Musco Sports Lighting LLC to provide sports lighting, supplies, and services at Shafer Park for $842,683.64. The purchase will be funded from city reserves and executed through Sourcewell. A minute order authorizing the Deputy City Manager to sign the requisition and appropriate funds was adopted unanimously (5‑0). No other actions were taken.

• Authorized $842,683.64 sports lighting purchase for Shafer Park (5-0)

City Council

The Selma City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 15, 2025. Agenda items include consent calendar approvals for a storm drain repair contract, police taser purchase, and a school resource officer agreement. New business includes a vote on dissolving the Pioneer Village Commission and transferring its powers, plus a contract for police wellness coaching. The council will also meet in closed session to discuss employee negotiations, potential sale of city land, and potential litigation.

• Award contract to Dawson-Mauldin, LLC for Dockery Avenue Storm Drain Trench Repair Project
• Approve agreement with Axon Enterprise for purchase of Taser 10 Bundle for police
• Approve agreement with Selma Unified School District for two School Resource Officers for 2025-2026
• Consider resolution to dissolve Pioneer Village Commission and transfer powers
• Authorize agreement with Sharp Performance for wellness coaching to police

The council approved several items, including a public‑employment agenda addition (4‑1) and multiple consent‑calendar resolutions covering a storm‑drain contract, a Taser purchase, school resource officers, and a wellness agreement for police officers (5‑0 each). It also adopted a resolution to dissolve the Pioneer Village Commission and repeal a municipal code chapter (5‑0). Four members were appointed to the Recreation and Community Services Commission. In closed session, the council determined that a 5‑acre parcel at McCall and Nelson is not surplus and will be listed for sale.

• Added public‑employment agenda item (4‑1)
• Approved Dockery Avenue Storm Drain Trench Repair contract (5‑0)
• Approved Axon Enterprise Taser purchase for police (5‑0)
• Approved School Resource Officer agreement with Selma USD (5‑0)
• Approved Sharp Performance wellness agreement for police (5‑0)
• Approved resolution to dissolve Pioneer Village Commission and repeal ordinance (5‑0)
• Appointed Jeannette Solorio, Armando Guerra, Hannah Torrez, Bryan Ramirez to Recreation and Community Services Commission (no vote recorded)
• Declared 5‑acre parcel at McCall and Nelson not surplus; will be listed for sale (no vote recorded)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Selma City Council. The council will convene a closed session to interview four candidates for the Public Information Officer / Communications Director position and discuss salary. After the closed session, the council will reconvene to report any actions taken. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Closed session to interview 4 candidates for Public Information Officer / Communications Director
• Discussion of salary for unrepresented employee position under Gov. Code § 54957.6
• City Attorney report on any action taken in closed session

The Selma City Council held a special meeting on July 8, 2025 to interview four candidates for the Public Information Officer/Communications Director position. After a closed‑session discussion, the council gave direction to the city attorney to make an employment offer to one of the candidates. No vote tally was recorded for this action. The meeting adjourned at 12:06 p.m.

• Directed city attorney to make employment offer to selected Public Information Officer candidate (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding assessments for Landscaping Lighting and Maintenance District No.1. The body is also considering updates to the duties of the Fire Chief and Chief of Police, as well as various fire department contracts and leases.

• Public hearing on rates for Landscaping Lighting and Maintenance District No.1 (Resolution 2025-52R)
• Lease amendment for Selma Fire Department Ambulance Post at 1231 Rose Ave (Resolution 2025-48R)
• Proposed rejection of bids for the Selma Downtown Lighting Project (Resolution 2025-53R)
• Ordinances amending duties of the Fire Chief and Chief of Police
• Professional services agreement with Pinnacle Training Systems, LLC for fire personnel wellness

The Selma City Council approved Resolution 2025-48R, authorizing a second Webster amendment to the lease with the Matteo De Santos 2001 Trust for the fire department ambulance post at 1231 Rose Ave. The council also approved Resolution 2025-49R, authorizing overtime and portal‑to‑portal pay for fire personnel responding away from their official duty station. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Resolution 2025-48R authorizing lease amendment for 1231 Rose Ave ambulance post
• Approved Resolution 2025-49R authorizing overtime and portal‑to‑portal pay for fire department personnel

City Council

The Selma City Council will hold a public hearing to consider Resolution 2025-45R, which adopts the City’s fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget. It will also consider Resolution 2025-46R, which sets the annual appropriations limit for the same fiscal year. The special meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 1710 Tucker Street, with a teleconference option.

• Consideration of Resolution 2025-45R adopting the FY 2025/2026 City of Selma budget
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-46R adopting the annual appropriations limit for FY 2025/2026

The council added two items to a closed‑session agenda after a 4‑0 vote. It then approved Resolution 2025‑45R adopting the 2025‑2026 city budget and Resolution 2025‑46R adopting the annual appropriations limit, also by a 4‑0 vote. The council decided to look for freestanding police locker options and scheduled a meeting to discuss Animal Services reorganization.

• Added two items to closed‑session agenda (4-0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 city budget (Resolution 2025‑45R) (4-0)
• Adopted annual appropriations limit for FY 2025‑2026 (Resolution 2025‑46R) (4-0)
• Decided to seek freestanding police locker options
• Planned meeting of Mayor Robertson, Council Member Oceguera, and Chief Alcaraz to discuss Animal Services reorganization

City Council

The Selma City Council will consider several resolutions, including the adoption of the revised master salary schedule for all city employees and the job description and salary range for the City Manager. The council will also accept a public street easement for the Juniper Avenue alignment. The primary agenda item is the adoption of the 2025‑2026 city budget and the annual appropriations limit. Additional items include a resolution for the Economic Development Director/Public Information Officer position.

• Resolution 2025‑42R: Adopt Revised Master Salary Schedule for all City Employees
• Resolution 2025‑43R: Approve Job Description and Salary Range for City Manager
• Resolution 2025‑44R: Accept Public Street Easement for Juniper Avenue Alignment
• Resolution 2025‑45R & 2025‑46R: Adopt 2025/2026 City Budget and Annual Appropriations Limit
• Resolution 2025‑47R: Approve Job Description and Salary Range for Economic Development Director/Public Information Officer

The council approved the revised master salary schedule, the City Manager job description, and a public street easement (all 5-0 votes). It also approved a standalone Public Information Officer position with a $92,000‑$120,000 salary range (4-1). Reappointments were made to the Downtown Business Improvement District board and the Planning Commission, and the 2025/2026 budget hearing was continued to June 24.

• Approved Revised Master Salary Schedule (Resolution 2025-42R) – 5-0
• Approved City Manager Job Description and Salary Range (Resolution 2025-43R) – 5-0
• Approved Public Street Easement from Leilani and Roberto Rodriguez (Resolution 2025-44R) – 5-0
• Approved Standalone Public Information Officer position (Resolution 2025-47R) – 4-1
• Reappointed Ramza Coury to Downtown Business Improvement District board – 5-0
• Appointed Greg Garcia and Dennis Hall to Planning Commission by consensus
• Continued 2025/2026 budget hearing to June 24, 2025 – 5-0
• Approved Check Register items (Check 86905‑87089) – 5-0

City Council

The City Council, Planning Commission, and Downtown Improvement District will hold a joint workshop on downtown design standards. The regular council meeting includes decisions on city leadership recruitment, police and fire department ordinances, and infrastructure funding.

• City Manager recruitment action item and closed session discussion
• Resolution 2025-36 for Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) funding project list for FY 2025-2026
• Resolution 2025-39 regarding assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1
• Ordinances 2025-06 and 2025-07 amending municipal codes for the Fire Chief and Chief of Police
• Resolution 2025-41 to establish a Public Information Office

The council waived a $4,500 permit fee for My Vintage and Thrift and approved several routine items. It adopted a resolution to levy an annual assessment for the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District and designated the official City of Selma logo, the latter passing 4‑1. Other actions included moving public‑employment items to closed session, directing a draft for the City Manager job, and tabling the creation of a Public Information Office.

• Waived $4,500 Conditional Use Permit fee for My Vintage and Thrift (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-39R approving LLMD assessment levy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-40R designating official City of Selma logo (4‑1, Trujillo no)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 3-1 through 3-4 and check register report (unanimous)
• Moved items 5-5 and 5-6 to closed session as public employment items (unanimous)
• Directed Administrative Services Director to draft City Manager advertisement (consensus)
• Tabled consideration of establishing a Public Information Office (consensus)
• Directed provision of current vacancy list via email per AB 2561 (public hearing directive)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The body is also considering resolutions regarding a transit-oriented development project and a professional services agreement for an EMS facility.

• Proposed Budget Fiscal Year 2025 / 2026
• Resolution 2025-34: Notice of Completion for the Transit-Oriented Development Improvement Project
• Resolution 2025-35: First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Griffin Structures Inc. for a temporary EMS facility

Cancelled Meeting

The regular meeting of the Selma City Council scheduled for May 20, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 3 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The Selma City Council will hold a special meeting in closed session to discuss existing litigation (Frank Santillan v. City of Selma) and the appointment of an interim city manager. During the regular meeting, the council will consider approving an interim city manager employment agreement with John Kunkel, updates to the purchasing and investment policies, acceptance of audited FY2023/24 financial statements, and introduce an ordinance to create the Office of City Clerk.

• Interim City Manager Employment Agreement (John Kunkel) – Resolution 2025-32R
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-05 creating the Office of City Clerk
• Fee waiver resolution for Pride Flag – Resolution 2025-27R
• Grant applications to San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for electric utility cart and mower – Resolution 2025-31R
• Closed session: existing litigation (Frank Santillan v. City of Selma) and appointment of interim city manager

City Council

The Selma City Council will discuss the FY 2025-26 budget workshop led by Moreno. It will also consider and take necessary action on releasing authorized funds for improvements to the Legacy Youth Center in Keene. Public comments are limited to agenda items only.

• Discussion of FY 2025-26 budget workshop (Moreno)
• Action on release of authorized funding for Legacy Youth Center improvements (Keene)

City Council

The Selma City Council will consider two ordinances: one amending the graffiti removal code and another amending the municipal code to add development regulations for housing projects on priority housing sites. The council will also discuss how to use Safe Routes to School funding from Fresno County. A consent calendar will approve routine items such as minutes, meeting cancellations, and a check register.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2025-04 amending Section 6-21-6 on graffiti removal
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2025-03 amending Municipal Code Section 11-2-3(D) to add development regulations for priority housing sites
• Discussion of funding use under Fresno County Safe Routes to School program
• Consent calendar approvals: minutes (April 1, 2025), cancellation of May 20, 2025 meeting, landscaping lighting and maintenance district report, check register dated April 3, 2025

City Council

The Selma City Council will vote on a consent calendar and several resolutions, including a fee waiver for a church event and support for a regional transportation grant. The council will also adopt Ordinance 2025-03, amending Municipal Code Section 11-2-3(D) to add development regulations for housing projects on priority housing sites. Information items such as the Selma Police Department annual update will be presented.

• Adopt Ordinance 2025-03 amending Municipal Code Section 11-2-3(D) to add development regulations for Priority Housing Sites
• Approve Resolution 2025-23R approving the Biennial Conflict of Interest Review
• Approve Resolution 2025-24R granting a fee waiver for The Hills Church Selma Event on April 19, 2025
• Approve Resolution 2025-25R supporting use of funds for the Fresno Council of Governments Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) and CMAQ program
• Information Item: Selma Police Department Annual Update

City Council

The Selma City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes routine approvals such as liaison appointments, a check register, and grant agreements with the Selma Healthcare District. In the public hearing portion, council members will consider three ordinances: adding the Tejano Festival and Día de los Muertos as legacy events and waiving the one‑day business license for those vendors; moving regular council meetings from the first and third Monday to the first and third Tuesday of each month; and adding development regulations for priority housing sites. New business includes a first reading on a graffiti‑removal ordinance, a storefront improvement grant application, and a discussion of downtown design guidelines.

• Consent calendar approvals: liaison appointments, check register, Selma Healthcare District CPR grant agreement, and purchase of Lucas devices through Sourcewell contract
• Ordinance 2025-01: add Tejano Festival and Día de los Muertos as legacy events and waive one‑day business license for vendors
• Ordinance 2025-02: change regular City Council meeting days from Monday to Tuesday
• Ordinance 2025-03: add development regulations for priority housing sites
• Ordinance 2025-04: amend code on graffiti removal

City Council

The Selma City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar and several discussion items. A key action is a resolution to authorize a Memorandum of Understanding with the Selma District Chamber of Commerce. Other discussion items include review of planning commissioner terms, carport development standards, and the status of the Police Department Explorer Program.

• Resolution 2025-22R: MOU with Selma District Chamber of Commerce
• Resolution 2025-21R: consent to use public facilities for Sikh parade traffic reroute on Highland Avenue on April 13, 2025
• Check register dated February 21, 2025
• Review of Planning Commissioner terms
• Review of carport development standards

City Council

The Selma City Council holds a special meeting at 5 PM for closed session litigation and a performance evaluation, followed by a regular meeting at 6 PM. The regular agenda includes a mid-year budget amendment for FY 2024-2025, a public hearing to add the Tejano Festival and Dia de los Muertos as legacy events, and decisions on terminating a public relations contract and selling the Nelson and McCall property.

• Consideration of an amended FY 2024-2025 budget with additional revenues and expenditures (Resolution 2025-20R)
• Introduction of ordinance adding Tejano Festival and Dia de los Muertos to legacy events, waiving business license fees for vendors (Ordinance 2025-01)
• Authorization to issue 30-day notice of termination of agreement with CrisCom Public Relations Inc.
• Sale of Nelson and McCall property
• Formation of ad hoc committee to review City of Selma Animal Shelter operations

City Council

The Selma City Council will hold a public hearing on the Amberwood Development Agreement and related Environmental Impact Report addendum. The Council will also discuss a contract with Mid Valley Disposal for alley and curbside service, consider amendments to the Council's handbook and purchasing procedures, and discuss establishing an advisory committee for animal services.

• Public hearing on Amberwood Development Agreement and EIR Addendum
• Mid Valley Disposal contract discussion for alley and curbside service
• Proposed amendments to City Council handbook and rules of procedure
• Reduction of threshold amount requiring Council approval for agreements
• Discussion on establishing advisory committee for animal services/animal shelter

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Selma City Council. The only substantive item is a closed session under Government Code Section 54957 to discuss employment for all positions and departments. No other business items are listed; the remainder of the agenda consists of routine procedural items.

• Closed session to discuss public employment for all positions and all departments

City Council

The Selma City Council will reorganize its leadership, swear in newly elected officials, and consider several routine consent‑calendar items. The council will vote on a lease amendment for the fire department ambulance post at 1231 Rose Avenue, adjust ambulance user fees, and approve an emergency medical services agreement with Fresno County. It will also change the meeting schedule for the Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board and recognize Dan Riley of Riley’s Brewery.

• Resolution to amend lease with Matteo De Santos 2001 Trust for 1231 Rose Ave ambulance post
• Resolution to approve annual adjustment of user fees for ambulance services
• Resolution to approve emergency medical services agreement with Fresno County for Zone G
• Resolution to amend meeting date/time of Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board
• Request from Fresno County Economic Development Corporation to recognize Dan Riley, founder of Riley’s Brewery

Cancelled Meeting

The Selma City Council has cancelled its regular meetings scheduled for December 16, 2024, and January 6, 2025. The next regular meeting will be held on January 21, 2025. This agenda contains only procedural cancellation notices with no substantive items.

• Meeting cancelled: December 16, 2024
• Meeting cancelled: January 6, 2025
• Next regular meeting: January 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at 1710 Tucker Street