City of Biggs City Council Meeting Agenda
Special Meeting of Friday, July 31, 2026, 3:00 PM
3016 Sixth Street, Biggs, CA
Posted: Prior to 3:00 PM on July 30, 2026, locations: 3016 Sixth Street, Biggs, CA. and Biggs Post Office Copies of this agenda packet are available for review in Biggs City Hall 465 C Street, Biggs, CA.
Or at www.biggs-ca.gov
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. SPECIAL BUSINESS:
A. Discussion/Action: Declaration of Vacancy - Council Member and Vice Mayor Doug Arnold Recommendation: Accept the resignation of Council Member and Vice Mayor Doug Arnold and determine that the office of Council Member held by Mr. Arnold, and the office of Vice Mayor, became vacant effective July 29, 2026, pursuant to Government Code section 1770(c) (resignation) and Government Code sections 1770(e) and 36502(a) (change of residence outside the City of Biggs); and direct the City Clerk to record the vacancy.
B. Discussion/Action: Nomination and Election of Vice Mayor When the position of Vice Mayor has become vacant, the position shall be filled by the Council.
City of Biggs City Council Meeting Agenda
Special Meeting of Friday, July 31, 2026, 3:00 PM
3016 Sixth Street, Biggs, CA
Recommendation: Pursuant to Government Code section 36801, the City Clerk shall request nominations for Vice Mayor; after the close of nominations, the City Clerk shall request votes for those nominated and shall declare the results of the election.
C. Discussion/Action: Filling the Council Vacancy - Government Code Section 36512 The Council has the authority to appoint a successor for the remainder of Mr. Arnold’s term. Such an appointment is to be made within 60 days from the vacancy or by special election.
Recommendation: Determine, pursuant to Government Code section 36512(b), to fill the vacancy in the office of Council Member by appointment rather than by special election; and direct staff to post and publish notice of the vacancy inviting applications from registered voters of the City, with applications due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026, and to notice a special meeting of the City Council for Monday, August 17, 2026 at which time the City Council will interview applicants in open session and consider an appointment to fill the vacancy for the balance of the unexpired term.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Presented by July 29, 2026
Roben Benish, City Clerk