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January 17, 2024
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Minutes for:
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Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Madera City Council and Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Madera City Council as Successor Agency to the Former Madera Redevelopment Agency B-1
01/17/2024
02/07/2024
Council Chambers
City Hall
The Madera City Council meetings are open to the public. This meeting will also be available for public viewing and participation through Zoom. Members of the public may also observe the live streamed meeting on the City's website at www.madera.gov/live. Members ofthe public may comment on agenda items at the meeting or remotely through an electronic meeting via phone by dialing (669) 900-6833 enter ID: 815 9455 3057#. Comments will also be accepted via email at [email protected] or by regular mail at 205 W. 4th Street, Madera, CA 93637.
CALL TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Santos Garcia
Mayor Pro Tern Cece Gallegos, District 1
Councilmember Jose Rodriguez, District 2
Council member Steve Montes, District 3
Councilmember Anita Evans, District 4
Councilmember Artemio Villegas, District 6
Councilmember Elsa Mejia, District 5
Others present were City Manager Arnoldo Rodriguez, City Clerk Alicia Gonzales, City Attorney Shannon L. Chaffin, Chief Building Official Rafael Magallan, City Engineer Keith Helmuth, Community Development Director Will Tackett, Director of Financial Services Michael Lima, Fire Battalion Chief Ralph Duran, Grants Administrator Marcela Zuniga, Director of Human Resources Wendy Silva, Director of Information Technology Gary Price, Director of Parks and Community Services Joseph Hebert, Police Commander Josiah Arnold, Public Works Director Ismael Hernandez, Financial Services Manager Anthony Forestiere and Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Gabriel Bostan.
INVOCATION: Pastor Tim Echevarria, Remnant Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Rodriguez
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER RODRIGUEZ AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MONTES, THE AGENDA WITH THE REMOVAL OF BOTH CLOSED SESSION ITEMS WAS APPROVED BY A 6/0 VOTE. NOES:
NONE. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MEJIA. ABSTAIN: NONE.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The first 15 minutes of the meeting are reserved for members of the public to address the Council on items which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. Speakers shall be limited to three minutes.
Speakers will be asked, but are not required, to identify themselves and state the subject of their comments. If the subject is an item on the Agenda, the Mayor has the option of asking the speaker to hold the comment until that item is called. Comments on items listed as a Public Hearing on the Agenda should be held until the hearing is opened. The Council is prohibited by law from taking any action on matters discussed that are not on the agenda, and no adverse conclusions should be drown if the Council does not respond to public comment at this time.
Shannon Vasquez mentioned that roosters in a residential area are a nuisance. Chickens don't need roosters to lay eggs. She is woken up by the neighbor's rooster at 4:00 a.m. in the morning. She stated she has contacted Code Enforcement and Animal Control. She asked that Council ban roosters from residential areas.
A member of the public thanked Councilmember Evans for sharing the story of her (Councilmember Evans') daughter. She stated that in previous meetings, the Mayor had reminded her that she only had three (3) minutes to speak. She added that she doesn't understand what the big deal is when a person goes over the three (3) minutes.
Omair Javaid of Financial Services spoke on the current Palestine issue. He stated that 32,000 have died; half of them are children. There are also 60,000 critically injured people. Mr. Java id stated it is a modernday holocaust. He asked that the Council adopt a proclamation for a cease fire in Palestine.
A member of the public stated she is Mexican American and is speaking up for minorities and the oppressed people. She urged Council to adopt a proclamation for a cease fire in Palestine.
Vasser, a member of the public, stated he is Palestinian and thanked those who spoke who are not even Palestinian. He said the public is seeing what they (Palestine) have been dealing with for over 75 years.
It didn't start on October 7, 2023; it has been going on since before 1948. The difference is that with social media, others see what they have been dealing with. Vasser stated that parents are labeling their children's limbs, so they can identify their children's body parts when they have been killed. He asked that they stop the genocide. Passing a resolution would mean a lot.
Kimberly Farias, Field Representative with the Office of Assemblywoman Soria gave a summary of their team's successful year which included securing millions of dollars for their district, getting six (6) bills signed into law, held 500 meetings and attended over 100 events across a district of 14 cities in three (3) counties. Assemblywoman Soria is serving on the Agricultural Committee this year where she will work on behalf of her constituents. Ms. Farias stated they have an office in Merced and a satellite site in Fresno.
They are open Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They can assist with EDD, DMV, State taxes and licenses. Constituents should contact them if they need support or certificates.
Hyad, a member of the public, stated she is from Yamen. Yamen is also being bombed by the U.S. (United States) and the U.K. (United Kingdom) for speaking out for Gaza. The 60,000 critically injured that were mentioned earlier need medical assistance. The children are having amputations without anesthesia or pain medication. Hyad stated that parents are labeling their children's limbs, so they can identify their children's body parts when they have been killed. She stated this is genocide and she doesn't understand how their country, U.S. (United States), is ok with this.
No further Public Comment was presented. Public Comment was closed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
City of Madera
205 W . 4•• Street
Madera, CA 93637
City Council Minutes
January 17, 2024
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation Recognizing Human Trafficking Prevention Month
2. Proclamation Recognizing National Mentoring Month
3. Proclamation Recognizing National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day INTRODUCTIONS:
1. Gary Price, Director of Information Technology
A. WORKSHOP:
A-1 Utility Billing Schedule Workshop (Report by Michael Lima) A-2 Transit Workshop (Report by Michael Lima)
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, a member of the public or a member of the Council may request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and it will be considered separately.
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GALLEGOS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EVANS, THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH A CORRECTION TO ITEM B-9 (THE EVENT IS ON SUNDAY NOT SATURDAY) WAS APPROVED BY A 6/0 VOTE. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MEJIA. ABSTAIN: NONE.
B-1 Minutes - December 20, 2023
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of December 20, 2023 (Report by Alicia Gonzales)
B-2 Informational Report on Register of Audited Demands Recommendation: Review Register of Audited Demands Report for December 9, 2023 to January 5, 2024 (Report by Michael Lima)
B-3 Informational Report on Personnel Activity
Recommendation: This report is submitted for informational purposes only and there is no action requested from the City Council (Council) (Report by Wendy Silva) B-4 Appointment to the Civil Service Commission
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Appointing Shawn Griffin to the Civil Service Commission (Report by Wendy Silva)
RES 24-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA
APPOINTING SHAWN GRIFFIN TO THE CITY OF MADERA CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION
B-5 Revisions to Administrative Policy 64 - Paid Sick Leave for Part Time, Temporary, and Seasonal Employees
Recommendation:
City of Madera
205 W. 4•• Street
Madera, CA 93637
Adopt a Resolution Approving Revisions to Administrative Policy (AP) 64 - Paid Sick Leave for Part Time, Temporary, and Seasonal Employees Pursuant to California Senate Bill (SB) 616 (Report by Wendy Silva) City Council Minutes
January 17, 2024
RES 24-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA APPROVING REVISIONS TO ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY 64: PAID SICK LEAVE
FOR PART TIME, TEMPORARY, AND SEASONAL EMPLOYEES
B-6 First Amendment to Agreement for Medical Services with Occu-Med Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Medical Services Agreement with Occu-Med (Report by Wendy Silva)
RES 24-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA
APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MEDICAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH OCCU-MED
B-7 Amendment to the Application for Transportation Development Act (TDA) - Local Transportation Funds (LTF) and State Transit Assistance (STA) Funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Amendment to the Applications for TOA - LTF and STA Funds for FY 2023/24 and Authorizing the City Engineer to Execute and Submit the Applications to the Madera County Transportation Commission (MCTC) (Report by Keith Helmuth) RES 24-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE APPLICATIONS FOR
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TOA)- LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
FUNDS (LTF) AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE (STA) FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023/24 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE
AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATIONS TO MADERA COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (MCTC)
B-8 Amend Budget in Various Development Impact Fee Funds and the Measure A Fund Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget in Various Development Impact Fee Funds and the Measure A Fund to Provide Expenditure Authority for Anticipated Payments (Report by Michael Lima)
RES 24-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BUDGET BY $1,774,819 TO FUND SETTLEMENT PAYMENTS FROM VARIOUS
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUNDS AND THE MEASURE A FUND
B-9 Fee Waiver for McNally Park Rental
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Waiving Rental Fees for McNally Park, Related to the Black History Month Celebration (Report by Joseph Hebert) RES 24-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA, CALIFORNIA WAIVING RENTAL FEES FOR THE 3rd ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $620.35
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
C-1 Annual Report Regarding Development Impact Fees for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Vear City of Madera
205 W. 4th Street
Madera, CA 93637
City Council Minutes
January 17, 2024
Recommendation: Conduct Public Hearing and Approve Resolution Adopting the Annual Report on Development Impact Fees (AB 1600) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Make Findings Regarding the Continued Need for Certain Development Impact Fees (Report by Michael Lima)
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER EVANS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MONTES, ITEM C-1 WAS APPROVED BY A 6/0 VOTE. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MEJIA.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
RES 24-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA,
CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE ANNUAL REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEES (AB 1600) FOR FY 2022-2023 AND MAKING FINDINGS
REGARDING THE CONTINUED NEED OF CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
C-2 6:45 P.M. - Public Hearing No. 3 for Updating of City Councilmember District Boundaries for Annexed Property
Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing to Receive Public Input on District Boundaries to Account for Property Annexed to the City (Report by Alicia Gonzales) D. PETITIONS, BIDS. RESOLUTIONS. ORDINANCES, AND AGREEMENTS:
D-1 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) Representing Period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, for the City as the Successor Agency (Action on this item by the Successor Agency) Recommendation: Actions Related to Successor Agency Annual Budget Reporting to the Department of Finance:
1. Adopt a Resolution Adopting the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) Representing Period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, for the City as the Successor Agency of the Former Madera Redevelopment Agency; and
2. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Administrative Budget for the City as the Successor Agency of the Former Madera Redevelopment Agency of the City for the Period of July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 (Report by Michael Lima)
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MONTES AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EVANS, ITEM D-1 WAS APPROVED BY A 6/0 VOTE. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MEJIA.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
SA 24-01
SA24-02
City of Madera
205 W. 4th Street
Madera, CA 93637
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA AS THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER MADERA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MADERA, ADOPTING THE RECOGNIZED
OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS) 24-25 PURSUANT TO SECTION 34177 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA AS THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER MADERA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MADERA, APPROVING THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 City Council Minutes
January 17, 2024
D-2 Update of the City's Investment Policy
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution updating the City's Investment Policy (Report by Michael Lima)
ON MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GALLEGOS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EVANS, ITEM D-2 WAS APPROVED BY A 6/0 VOTE. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MEJIA.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
RES 24-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2024 CITY OF MADERA INVESTMENT POLICY D-3 California Office of Emergency Services Grant Subaward Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution Accepting a Grant Subaward from the California Office of Emergency Services in the Amount of $950,000; and
2. Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's 2023/24 Budget to Reflect Revenues and Expenditures Related to the Grant (Report by Giachino Chiaramonte)
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MONTES AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM GALLEGOS, ITEM D-3 WAS APPROVED BY A 6/0 VOTE. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MEJIA.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
RES 24-09
RES 24-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA
ACCEPTING A GRANT SUBAWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $950,000
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF MADERA FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 BUDGET
D-4 Acceptance of a Donation to the Police Department
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Accepting a Donation from Various Local Business Owners in the Amount of $4,500 and Amending the City's 2023/24 Budget to Reflect Revenues and Expenditures Related to the Donation (Report by Giachino Chiaramonte)
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER EVANS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VILLEGAS, ITEM D-4 WAS APPROVED BY A 6/0 VOTE. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MEJIA.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
RES 24-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A DONATION TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR $4,500 AND AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF MADERA FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 BUDGET
D-5 Agreement for Lions Town & Country Park Restroom Renovation Project Recommendation:
City of Madera
205 W. 4th Street
Madera, CA 93637
Adopt a Resolution Awarding a Contract Under Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 202324-05 to David J. Boyle Electric Shop for the Lions Town & Country Park Restroom Renovation for $164,000 (Report by Joseph Hebert)
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January 17, 2024
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MONTES AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VILLEGAS, ITEM D-5 WAS APPROVED BY A 6/0 VOTE. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MEJIA.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
RES 24-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AWARDING IFB NO. 202324-05 TO DAVID J.
BOYLE ELECTRICAL SHOP FOR THE RENOVATION OF RESTROOM AT TOWN & COUNTRY PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $164,000
D-6 Authority for Centennial Park Pool Complex Upgrades and Repairs Recommendation: Adopt a Minute Order authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Contract for the Centennial Park Pool Complex Upgrades and Repairs Project up to an Amount not to Exceed $210,000 {Report by Joseph Hebert)
ON MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GALLEGOS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER VILLEGAS, ITEM D-6 WAS APPROVED BY A 6/0 VOTE. NOES: NONE. ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER MEJIA. ABSTAIN: NONE.
RES 24-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA,
CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH TBD FOR THE CENTENNIAL PARK POOL COMPLEX
UPGRADES AND REPAIRS PROJECT UP TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $210,000
D-7 Purchasing Agent Agreement with the County of Madera Relating to the CalFresh Healthy Living Program
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution Approving a Purchasing Agent Agreement with the County of Madera in the amount of $27,000 relating to CalFresh Healthy Living Program and ending September 30, 2024; and
2. Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget approving related revenue and expenditure line items relating to the execution of the CalFresh Healthy Living Program (Report by Joseph Hebert)
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER EVANS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MONTES, ITEM D-7 WAS APPROVED BY A 6/0 VOTE. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MEJIA.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
RES 24-14
RES 24-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING A PURCHASING AGENT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF MADERA IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,000 RELATING TO
CALFRESH HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BUDGET APPROVING
RELATED EXPENDITURE LINE ITEM RELATING TO CALFRESH HEALTHY
LIVING PROGRAM
D-8 Madera Rotary Club Donation of $1,000 during FY 2023/24 City of Madera
205 W. 4th Street
Madera, CA 93637
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E-1
F.
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution Accepting Madera Rotary Club's Donation of $1,000; and
2. Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget Approving a Related Revenue and Expenditure Line Item Relating to the Appropriation of Madera Rotary Club's $1,000 Donation Amount (Report by Joseph Hebert)
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER EVANS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MONTES, ITEM D-8 WAS APPROVED BY A 6/0 VOTE. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MEJIA.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
RES 24-16
RES 24-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING $1,000 IN DONATION FUNDS FROM THE
MADERA ROTARY CLUB
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BUDGET APPROVING
RELATED REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE LINE ITEMS RELATING TO THE $1,000 DONATION MADE BY THE MADERA ROTARY CLUB
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None.
Select Recipient for the Proclamation Recognizing February as Black History Month Recommendation: Request for Councils selection of a recipient for the Proclamation Recognizing February as Black History Month (Report by Alicia Gonzales) City Attorney Shannon Chaffin advised Council that they can either choose to recognize someone as the recipient or they can make it a general proclamation without identifying a recipient.
Councilmember Evans recommended Ella May Williams as the recipient. Ms. Williams has been a teacher with Madera Unified School District for over 35 years and she was also born and raised in Madera.
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER EVANS AND SECONDED BY MAYOR GARCIA, ITEM E-1 TO
RECOGNIZE ELLA MAY WILLIAMS AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE PROCLAMATION FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH WAS APPROVED BY A 6/0 VOTE. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MEJIA. ABSTAIN: NONE.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
This portion of the meeting is reserved for the Mayor and Councilmembers (i) to make brief reports on boards, committees, and other public agencies, and at public events, (ii) to request updates, (iii) to initiate future agenda items., and (iv) to take action on matters initiated under this section of the agenda. Under this section the Council may take action only on items specifically agendized and which meet other requirements for action.
Mayor Pro Tern Gallegos asked for a future agenda item where the Fire Department updates them on the refurbishing of Station 56 and Station 57 and give them updates on inspections.
She welcomed Director of IT Gary Price. Mayor Pro Tern Gallegos stated that she liked that the agenda was organized, so that staff members were able to present their items one after the other. Not having staff bounce up and away from the podium was well received by her.
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Councilmember Rodriguez welcomed Director of IT Gary Price. He asked that a proclamation for a cease fire in the Middle East be brought to a future agenda.
Councilmember Montes hopes everyone has a good New Year.
Councilmember Evans stated the Christmas Extravaganza was outstanding. They were able to service and bless more than 350 children from James Monroe Elementary with toys. The event was held at the James Monroe Elementary cafeteria. Some of the children didn't find a toy that they wanted and instead chose a toy for a sibling. She thanked the following for their participation in the event: Brett Frasier (Santa), Mayor Santos Garcia, Supervisor Gonzalez, Stephanie Nathan (NAACP), Alicia Brown (Madera High), City Manager Arnoldo Rodriguez, Police Department, Fire Department, individuals from the Democratic Club and Principal Perez.
She hopes her colleagues will come out this year and that maybe, Santa can arrive on the fire engine as the children would enjoy that. She welcomed Director of IT Gary Price.
Councilmember Villegas stated he is a member of the League of California Cities Environmental [Quality Policy Committee] and he looks forward to reviewing and possibly revising State environmental policies. California has a high percentage of air contamination and he believes everyone should have better air quality.
Mayor Garcia mentioned that the following were just some of the things that happened in the past two (2) weeks. ln-N-Out Burger opened, Fit Nation Gym opened, there was a Prayer March from Yosemite Avenue to Courthouse Park and a new Batting Cage business opened. There is positive news going forward regarding a new casino. He believes the casino will be a tremendous opportunity for Madera. Mayor Garcia thanked staff for their work. He reiterated that the Closed Session items had been pulled off the agenda and adjourned the meeting.
G. CLOSED SESSION: (Items were pulled off the agenda. No Closed Session.) G-1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Pursuant to Government Code Section §54957(b)(l)
Title: City Manager
G-2 Conference with Labor Negotiators - Pursuant to Government Code §54957 .6 Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
UPCOMING MEETING DATES:
• Wednesday, February 7, 2024
• Wednesday, February 21, 2024
ZELDA LEON, Deputy City Clerk
City of Madera
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Madera, CA 93637
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