MINUTES
GATEWAY City Council Meeting
RNIA Council Chamber, Chowchilla City Hall
TO 130 S. 2nd Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610
PROSPEED Tuesday, December 9, 2025
FEBRUARY Closed Session: 3:00 p.m. | Open Session: 4:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor: Kelly Smith
Mayor Pro Tem: Jeff Troost
Council Members: Waseem Ahmed, Ray Barragan (absent), John Chavez (absent) City staft and contract employees present: City Administrator Rod Pruett, City Attorney Michael Prentice, Police Chief Jeff Palmer, Public Works Deputy Director Joseph Roman, Community & Economic Development Director Denise Munoz, Director of Recreation & Community Engagement Stacy Wisener, IT System Administrator Kurt Wlodarczyk, City Clerk Joann McClendon, Deputy City Clerk Vanessa Galvez-Escobar CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGENDA Additions and/or Deletions: None.
PUBLIC ADDRESS - CLOSED SESSION
None.
CLOSED SESSION - 3:00 PM
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Administrator
OPEN SESSION - 4:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION: Pastor Pruitt
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOP - Section 1
1.1 Annual Mayor's Awards
PUBLIC ADDRESS
David Macias from Oliver Ranch addressed the council about some concerns. Mr. Macias followed up on previous discussions about recent shootings in his neighborhood.
COUNCIL AND STAFF VERBAL REPORTS - Section 2
2.1 COUNCIL VERBAL REPORTS
Legislative, Collaborative Agency, Ad Hoc
City Council Meeting MINUTES December 9, 2025
Mayor Pro Tem Troost reported, , "I don't have any new items to report tonight, but I do want to say that I heard nothing but glowing feedback about the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. I truly regret that I wasn't able to attend, but I'm so proud of how this event has grown into such a strong community tradition. Thank you to Stacy and to every staff member and volunteer who played a role. Please pass along my appreciation. It was a wonderful event for our city." Council Member Ahmed reported he attended the Christmas parade, he stated the float was amazing, he truly enjoyed the event.
Mayor Smith reported that many people expressed how impressed they were with the organization, turnout, and community spirit. Mayor Smith shared how he was snowed on for several streets. to hearing from residents and visitors that this year's event was better than larger regional parades. It was stated that they look forward to seeing this event continue to grow year after year.
2.2 STAFF VERBAL REPORTS
Police Chief Palmer reported 1, 193 calls for service, 533 proactive stops, 16 misdemeanor arrests, 3 felony arrests, and a search warrant served for child-pornography-related crimes.
Deputy Director of Public Works Roman reported, continued patching potholes, repairing water leaks, and managing seasonal leaf issues. The street sweeper is back in service. Reminder for the public to place leaves in organic waste carts to prevent drainage backups.
Community & Economic Development Director Munoz reported, continuing to process permits, review site plans, and meet with developers interested in projects in Chowchilla.
Director of Recreation & Community Engagement Wisener reported, preparing for the parade and tree lighting involved every city department. Staff thanked all volunteers and donors, including Mid Valley Disposal and Lozano Smith, for contributing to the event's success.
Completed deployment of the new citywide phone system and began gathering technical information for next steps.
City Administrator Pruett reported, continuing work with the Community Development Block Grant (CFD) refunding team, including outreach planning and a potential informational video for residents. Working with consultants on a federal grant application for the roundabout to help close the remaining funding gap. Applying for a $50,000 T-Mobile grant for the pickleball courts and pursuing CDBG funding for Kings Avenue. Caltrans reported that the Robertson Boulevard project has been delayed to the next fiscal year due to reduced SHOPP allocation. Construction is now anticipated to begin March 2027 with completion expected by September 2028. Ribbon- cuttings scheduled for January 13, with another event date pending. Meeting held with AutoZone regarding reimbursement agreements.
CONSENT CALENDAR - Section 3
3.1 Approval of the November 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes (McClendon)
3.2 Consideration and Acceptance of the November 2025 Check Register Report (Seeto)
3.3 Consideration and Acceptance of the Special Tax Annual Report for Community Facilities District No. 2006-1, Improvement Area 1, Special Tax Bonds, Series 2007; City Council Meeting MINUTES December 9, 2025
and, Special Tax Annual Report for Community Facilities District No. 2022-1, Special Tax Fund (Seeto)
Motion by Council Member Ahmed, Seconded by Payor Pro Tem Troost to Approve the Consent Calendar as Presented. Motion passed with Council Members Barragan and Chavez absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Section 4
4.1 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Reviewing Certain Impact Fee Accounts, Adopting the Report and Making Certain Findings Related Thereto (AB1600) (Seeto)
Mayor Smith opened the public hearing at 4:31 p.m. No one came forward for or against the item.
Mayor Smith closed the public hearing at 4:31 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Ahmed, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Troost to Approve City Council Resolution #94-25, Reviewing Certain Impact Fee Accounts, Adopting the Report and Making Certain Findings Related Thereto (AB1600). Motion passed with Council Members Barragan and Chavez absent.
DEFERRED BUSINESS - Section 5
NEW BUSINESS - Section 6
6.1 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Accepting Improvements and Authorizing Filing of the Notice of Completion for the Oleander Terrace Subdivision (Roman)
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Troost, Seconded by Council Member Ahmed to Approve City Council Resolution # 95-25, Accepting Improvements and Authorizing Filing of the Notice of Completion For the Oleander Terrace Subdivision. Motion passed by roll call vote with Council Members Barragan and Chavez absent.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - Section 7
DEC 17 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 5PM DEC 22-26 CHRISTMAS WEEK, CITY OFFICES CLOSED
JAN 1 NEW YEARS DAY, CITY OFFICES CLOSED
JAN 13 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 4PM
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smith Adjourned the December 9, 22025 Chowchilla City Council Meeting at 4:40 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Joann McClendon, CMC, City Clerk lavor Kelly Smitl