Meeting Minutes
The City Council/Successor Agency of the City of Firebaugh Vol. No. 25 / 07-07
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Location of Meeting Andrew Firebaugh community Center
1655 13th Street, Firebaugh, CA. 93622
Date / Time July 07, 2025 / 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL Mayor Freddy Valdez
Mayor Pro-Tem Silvia Renteria
Council Member Felipe Perez
Council Member Elsa Lopez
Council Member Brady Jenkins
Others City Manager Ben Gallegos, City Attorney Christina Smith, Police Chief Sal Raygoza, Acting Deputy Clerk Olga Flores, Finance Director Pio Martin, Battalion Fire Chief Hector Marin, Gouveia Engineering Rep. Noe Martinez.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Council Member Brady Jenkins
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion to approve agenda by Council Member Jenkins seconded by Council Member Perez, motion passed by 5-0 vote.
PRESENTATION
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The City Council Regular meeting on June 16, 2025
2. RESOLUTION NO. 25-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH CONCERNING MEASURE C EXTENSION
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PURPOSE PASS-THROUGH AND PROGRAM
FUNDS ANNUAL ALLOCATION FOR FY 2025-2026
Motion to approve consent calendar by Council Member Perez, seconded by Council Member Lopez, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
3. RESOLUTION NO. 25-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FIREBAUGH APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
BETWEEN THE FIREBAUGH-LAS DELTAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE
CITY OF FIREBAUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF TWO
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
Motion to approve Resolution No. 25-21 by Council Member Jenkins, seconded by Council Member Perez, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 25-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE FIREBAUGH CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AND ITS NON-REPRESENTATIVE EMPLOYEES.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 25-22 by Council Member Jenkins, seconded by Council Member Perez, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 25-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH ADOPTIONG THE UPDATED FRESNO
COUNTY LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Motion to approve Resolution No. 25-23 by Council Member Jenkins, seconded by Council Member Perez, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
6. FIREBAUGH FALCON FOOTBALL IS REQUESTING A WAIVER OF THE RENTAL FEE FOR THE A.F COMMUNITY CENTER HALL LOCATED AT 1655 13TH STREET FOR THEIR UPCOMING DINNER DANCE EVENT TO TAKE PLACE ON JULY 19, 2025.
Council Consensus: To waive the A.F. Community Center Hall fee, with the exception that Falcon Football will be paying for the following: non-refundable application fee, refundable deposit, and providing insurance coverage for the event.
7. DEVELOP A VACANT LOT MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT ORDIANANCE
FOR THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH
Council Consensus: City Attorney Christina will bring back a draft for council to review.
STAFF REPORTS
Police Chief Sal Raygoza – Nothing to report.
Finance Director Pio Martin – Nothing to report.
City Manager Ben Gallegos – Meet with New Balance, they are willing to donate to youth groups.
Public Works Director/Fire Chief Michael Molina– Nothing to report. City Attorney Christina Smith – Nothing to report.
Acting Deputy City Clerk Olga Flores – Nothing to report. City Engineer Noe Martinez – Nothing to report.
Battalion Chief Hector Marin- Reported a fire Wednesday at Las Deltas. The department did a phenomenal job. Also reminded everyone about heat exhaustion is coming.
Mayor Pro-Tem Renteria – Asked about the cooling centers, also suggested we make a flyer with the cooling center locations. Make sure you have everyone hydrated. If the guys see the elderly walking please offer water or help if needed. Renteria also asked Chief Raygoza about ATV riders and asked Chief to keep an eye out for safety. Mayor Valdez – Added to Renteria’s report asking if we have the equipment needed to assist.
Council Member Lopez – Continue to keep Texas in your prayers. Council Member Perez – Asked about the lights at Clyde Fannon and Sablan. Spoke Ingrid from Merced has she has expertise on Brownfield so if we need help she can help. Council Member Jenkins – Asked public works about Splash Park estimated time that it will be fixed. Thanked Michael for answering the calls in regards to the AC units in the city buildings and asked about their maintenance.
CLOSED SESSION
8. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with Labor Negotiator Agency Designated Representatives: Christina D. Smith, City Attorney and Ben Gallegos, City Manager Employee Organizations: Firebaugh Police Officers Association, Public Works, and Unrepresented Groups.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM ONLY
None
Motion to enter close session at 6:33 pm by Council Member Jenkins, second by Council Member Perez, motion passes by a 5-0 vote.
Motion to enter close session at 7:03 pm by Council Member Jenkins, second by Council Member Perez, motion passes by a 5-0 vote.
ANNOUNCEMENT AFTER CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn at 7:03 pm by Council Member Jenkins, second by Council Member Perez, motion passes by a 5-0 vote.