ESCALON MINUTES
CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ESCALON
MEETING OF November 17, 2025
STEPPING SIG
CALIFORNI City Council Chambers, 2060 McHenry Avenue -7:00 P.M.
INCORPORATED MARCH 12, 1951
Beginning Resolution No. 58-25
Beginning Ordinance No. 601
Beginning Minute Order No. 88-2:
PRESENT: Mayor Andrew Hagan
Mayor Pro Tem Malinda Walker
Councilmember Jeremy Engle
Councilmember Shawn Strohman
Councilmember Jeff Kay
STAFF PRESENT: Jaylen French, City Manager (CM)
Celinda Bickner, Finance Director/HR Administrator (FDHRA) Juston Collins, Public Works Superintendent (PWS)
Robert Hardgraves, Chief of Police
Trevin Barber, Development and Community Services Manager (DCSM) rank Splendorio, Legal Counse
lichele Bates, Deputy City Cler
PRESENTATIONS
1. A Proclamation of the Escalon City Council Recognizing the Month of November 2025, as Men's Health Awareness Month
Mayor Hagan read and presented the proclamation.
2. A Proclamation of the Escalon City Council Recognizing the Month of November 2025, as Veterans Month
Mayor Hagan read the proclamation and invited the two veterans representing the Escalon American Legion Post 263 to come forward. He presented them with the proclamation and, joined by Councilmembers Kay, Strohman, Engle, and Mayor Pro Tem Walker, thanked them for their service and their contributions to our country. The gentlemen thanked the Council for the recognition, encouraged new membership in the Legion, and invited everyone to attend the funeral services and celebration of life for Mr. Al Bellinger, who
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on November 3, 2025
4. Approve the Register of Demands for the Month of October 28 - November 12, 2025 in the Amount of $1,300,116.83
5. Consideration of Final Acceptance of the 2025 Waste Water Treatment Facility Biosolids Removal Project
MOTION - it was m/s by STROHMAN/ENGLE to Approve the Consent Calendar as Presented.
Motion carried 5-0. MINUTE ORDER 88-25
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS & UPDATES
6. October Updates
Treasurer's Report
b. Police Department Report
c. Animal Control Report
d. Recreation Report
e. Development Services Report
f. Public Works Report
g. Building Department
h. Water Department Report
i. Waste Water Treatment Plant Report
j. City Manager's Report (Verbal)
FDHRA Bickner reported on the Treasurer's Report and noted the current balance of the cash accounts. In response to a Councilmember's inquiry regarding the audit, she stated that she had no updates at this time but hoped to have information available in the near future.
Chief Hardgraves noted that Officer Palomino led the department with 13 arrests and issued the most citations, totaling 28.
PWS Collins thanked his crew for their hard work over the past few days during the rainy weather, Robert Swift's crew for their assistance, and Renee Snow for providing burritos for his team.
CM French provided an update on communication with Caltrans regarding the Murphy Ranch project, as directed by the Planning Commission. The project is expected to come before the Council in January.
Notifications will be mailed to property owners within 1,200 feet of the project and will also be posted on the City's website, Facebook, and other communication channels.
MATTERS PRESENTED FROM THE AUDIENCE
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Kay thanked PWS Collins and his crew for their hard work during the recent rainy weather and for their preparation in the preceding week. He concluded by wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
Councilmember Strohman urged residents to avoid driving through large puddles, as it could cause damage and compromise safety. He also reminded residents that sandbags are available free of charge at the corner of Roosevelt and McHenry. In closing, he thanked Public Works and the Escalon Police Department for keeping the community safe, as well as Robert Swift and his crew for their assistance. He noted that he received numerous photos and comments from residents throughout the day recognizing the efforts of Public Works, saying this is part of what makes Escalon one of the best little towns in the United States.
He concluded by wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving and reminded the community of all the things to be thankful for.
Councilmember Engle noted that resident Sherry Hill had reported the link to the handbook on the City's Facebook page was not working. She also suggested adding information about the Veterans and increasing outreach to encourage participation in the City's newsletter. Councilmember Engle concluded by wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Pro Tem Walker thanked the veterans for attending the meeting and encouraged other members of the armed forces to get involved with the Escalon American Legion. She wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and reminded the community about the Christmas on Main event on December 6th. She also thanked Public Works for their efforts and reminded residents to be safe and to please keep off the grass in the parks at this time.
Mayor Hagan sought consensus to discuss, at a future meeting, potential upgrades to the Escalon Police Department's patrol vehicles. Councilmembers Engle and Kay expressed support for having the discussion. He then wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Hagan adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:28 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Michele Bates, Deputy City Clerk
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