CITY OF BIGGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026, 6:00 PM
3016 SIXTH STREET, BIGGS, CA
Posted: August 14, 2026, prior to 5:00 PM, location: 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
Public comments on agenda items are welcomed and encouraged in advance and will be accepted until 2:00 PM on the meeting date by emailing the City Clerk at [email protected] or via the drop box at 465 C Street.
Comments will be conveyed to the Council for consideration.
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Speaking Time Limit: Three-minute time limit for each speaker unless Council specifies a different time limit based on the time allotted for the item and/or the number of speakers.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. SPECIAL SESSION: Fill Vacant City Council Position
On July 28, 2026, Council made a determination that the position of Council Member Doug Arnold became vacant due to his resignation on July 29, 2026. Council directed staff to collect applications from interested parties to enable Council to consider appointment to fill the vacancy by appointment pursuant to Government Code section 36512.
A. Interview applicants for appointment.
1. Amanda Mattos
2. Martin Glasenapp
APPLICATION FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT
Note: Your application will be copied for the City Council and made available to the public.
Are you a resident within the City limits? (1 Yes or No Are you 18 years of age? (resor No
Amanda Matros
Name:
Home Address: 2955 Filth Street Biggs. CIA 95917
Occupation: paRalegal
How long have you lived in Biggs? 28 years
Previous public service experience:While I have not pReviously held an elected office, I have extensive expeRience working Within Ical government and the legal system, collaborating, with → Professional and/or community service activities: PaRalegal with extensive Legal background. Act member of the Biggs community and commi itted to supporting the city's quality of ife,
Local government related experience: Butte County faralegal experienced un woRking With count departments.
Please explain your reasons for wishing to serve on the City Council and how you feel that you may contribute: BaggS 18 my home, / want to use my work nowledge and background to make informed, tRansparent
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communiy.
Appointments to this position require you to file a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement, which is a public record.
lana
Signature of Applicant:
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APPLICATION FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT
Note: Your application will be copied for the City Council and made available to the public.
Are you a resident within the City limits? ( Yes or No
Are you 18 years of age? Yes orNo
Mantin Glasenapt
783rd 95917
Home Address:
Occupation: Dis able
How long have you lived in Biggs? 14yrs
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Local government related experience:
Please explain your reasons for wishing to serve on the City Council and how you feel that you may contribute:
Appointments to this position require you to file a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement, which is a public record.
Myh
Signature of Applicant:
Date: 8.10 - 2026
GOVERNMENT- EXPERIENCE
Planned, organized, and coordinated programs, meetings, special events, and community activities.
Provided leadership, supervision, training, and direction to staff members and volunteers.
Maintained confidential records, correspondence, reports, schedules, and organizational documentation.
Assisted individuals and families experiencing personal, financial, and emergency situations and connected them with appropriate community resources.
Provided confidential counseling, conflict resolution, crisis support, and problem-solving assistance.
Communicated effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and handled sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.
Developed positive working relationships with community organizations, businesses, families, and local leaders.
Participated in budget planning, purchasing, expense monitoring, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
Conducted meetings and delivered presentations to both small and large groups.
Established organizational priorities, coordinated projects, and ensured responsibilities were completed in a timely manner.
Resolved complaints and interpersonal conflicts while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Demonstrated sound judgment and independent decision-making in situations requiring immediate attention.
Recruited, trained, scheduled, and supported volunteers for organizational and community programs.
Provided compassionate public service while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Managed multiple responsibilities and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated leadership, integrity, accountability, communication skills, and commitment to serving the community.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-29
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIGGS
APPOINTING RESIDENT TO VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
*********************************************************************** The CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIGGS does hereby resolve as follows:
On July 31, 2026, and pursuant to Government Code section 36512, the City Council of the City of Biggs hereby declares vacant a position on the City Council held previously by Doug Arnold.
WHEREAS, Government code section 36512 provides authority to the City Council to fill that vacancy by appointment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council caused notice to be issued to interested residents to apply for the vacant position; and
WHEREAS, the Council considered and interviewed such applicants at a duly noticed special meeting on Monday, August 17, 2026.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIGGS, pursuant to the authority vested in it, hereby appoints XXXXXXXX for the remainder of the term held by Doug Arnold. That position will be open and filled in the November 2026 election.
THE COUNCIL FURTHER RESOLVES, that the provisions contained in California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 860-870 shall be applicable to this appointment Resolution and to any action taken by the Council pursuant thereto. It is the express intent of the City Council in adopting this Resolution that any legal action contesting the validity of the Resolution shall be filed within 60 days from the date of the adoption of this Resolution. In the event that a court should decide that the validation provisions are not applicable to the adoption of this Resolution, the City Council hereby separately declares its intent to and does hereby establish a statute of limitation in which any legal action, suit or proceeding may be initiated in court in which to attach, set aside, void or otherwise annul this Resolution, to any portion or provision hereof and any action pursuant thereto. Any such action shall be initiated and filed in the appropriate court within 60 days of the date of the adoption of this Resolution. Otherwise, any such suit shall be barred.
******************************************************************************* I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing RESOLUTION was duly introduced, passed and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Biggs, held on the 17* day of August 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Roben Benish James T. Sheppard
CITY CLERK MAYOR