AGENDA
SELMA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
December 4, 2023
4:00 p.m.
Selma City Council Chambers
1710 Tucker Street
Selma, CA 93662
AND
Teleconference Location
3610 Hill Street
Selma, CA 93662
Teleconference Phone Number: +1 301 715 8592
Webinar ID: 891 6864 5005 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89168645005
WHEN ON THE PHONE, IF YOU WISH TO ADDRESS COUNCIL DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION OF THE AGENDA, PRESS *9 TO “RAISE HAND” AND WE WILL SELECT YOU FROM THE MEETING CUE. PRESS *6 TO UNMUTE AND MUTE YOURSELF.
CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Council members Guerra, Mendoza-Navarro, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Cho, and Mayor Robertson
POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: Any council member who has a potential conflict of interest may now identify the item and recuse themselves from discussing and voting on the matter.
AGENDA CHANGES OR DELETIONS: To better accommodate members of the public or inconvenience in the order of presentation, items on the agenda may not be presented or acted upon in the order listed. Additions to Agenda may be added only pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2 (b).
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: NOTICE(S) TO THE PUBLIC: At this time, any member of the public may address the City Council regarding any item on the special meeting agenda over which the Council has jurisdiction. No action or discussion will be taken on any item not on the agenda.
Issues raised will be referred to the City Manager for review. Members of the public shall limit their remarks to three (3) minutes.
CLOSED SESSION:
Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation 3 Cases – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
1. Christie Mooradian v. City of Selma
Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 21CECG02293
2. Frank Santillan v. City of Selma City Council, City of Selma Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 21CECG00155
3. Noah Mitchell v. City of Selma
Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 22CECG00156
Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): 1 case Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Pursuant to Government Code 54957 Title: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT: Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Selma City Council regarding at item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office located at 1710 Tucker Street during normal business hours.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54953(g), the City Council has adopted a reasonable accommodation policy to swiftly resolve accommodation requests. The policy can also be found on the City’s website here. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office, (559) 891-2200, to make an accommodation request, or to obtain an electronic or printed copy of the policy.
AGENDA
SELMA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
December 4, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Selma City Council Chambers
1710 Tucker Street
Selma, CA 93662
AND
Teleconference Location
3610 Hill Street
Selma, CA 93662
Teleconference Phone Number: +1 301 715 8592
Webinar ID: 891 6864 5005 https://zoom.us/j/89168645005
WHEN ON THE PHONE, IF YOU WISH TO ADDRESS COUNCIL DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION OF THE AGENDA, PRESS *9 TO “RAISE HAND” AND WE WILL SELECT YOU FROM THE MEETING CUE. PRESS *6 TO UNMUTE AND MUTE YOURSELF.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION: Pastor Chad Thompson, First Christian Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council member Guerra
ROLL CALL: Council members Guerra, Mendoza-Navarro, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Cho, and Mayor Robertson
POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: Any council member who has a potential conflict of interest may now identify the item and recuse themselves from discussing and voting on the matter.
AGENDA CHANGES OR DELETIONS: To better accommodate members of the public or inconvenience in the order of presentation, items on the agenda may not be presented or acted upon in the order listed. Additions to Agenda may be added only pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2 (b).
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: NOTICE(S) TO THE PUBLIC: At this time, any member of the public may address the City Council regarding any item over which the Council has jurisdiction. No action or discussion will be taken on any item not on the agenda. Issues raised will be referred to the City Manager for review. Members of the public shall limit their remarks to three (3) minutes.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Retirement Appreciation Fire Division Chief Fabian Uresti Introduction of New Staff
Pacific Gas and Electric PG&E Presentation
CONSENT CALENDAR: All items listed under the consent calendar category are considered routine. The complete consent calendar will be enacted by one motion by ROLL CALL VOTE.
For purposes of discussion, any Council member may have an item removed from the consent calendar and made part of the regular agenda. The council can then approve the remainder of the consent calendar.
Item
A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 6, 2023 Rivera
B. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 28, 2023 Rivera C. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 2, 2022 Rivera
D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOURLY
RATE INCREASE FOR PART-TIME, SEASONAL AND TEMPORARY
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024
Venegas
E. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING JOB
DESCRIPTIONS AND SALARY RANGES FOR ANIMAL SERVICES
MANAGER, ANIMAL SERVICES OFFICER, CLERICAL ASSISTANT I-II,
AND GRANTS MANAGER
Venegas
F. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR THE
CLARKSON LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Horn
G. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE CDBG PROJECT NO. 20651 DOWNTOWN ADA
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Horn
H. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS AND
SALE, DONATION OR DISPOSAL OF CITY PROPERTY
Webster
I. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SELMA SR-99
GATEWAY TO DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROJECT
Aguirre
J. CHECK REGISTER DATED NOVEMBER 20, 2023 Santillan
REGULAR BUSINESS
1. PRESENTATION TO ACCEPT FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS WITH INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT
Recommendation: Accept fiscal year 2021-2022 Financial Statements with Independent Auditors Reports.
Santillan
2. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING WASTE SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH MID VALLEY DISPOSAL
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution approving Franchise Agreement with Mid Valley Disposal
Santillan
3. INTRODUCTION AND WAIVER OF THE FIRST READING OF AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-3-2 OF THE SELMA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL
Recommendation: Introduce and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 6-3-2 of the Selma Municipal Code Relating to Animal Control and Schedule the Public Hearing for January 16, 2024.
Santillan
4. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CITY OF SELMA’S
AGREEMENT WITH SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL SHELTER
Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 2 to City of Selma’s Agreement with Second Chance Animal Shelter.
Santillan
5. SELMA-KINGSBURG-FOWLER SANITATION DISTRICT UPDATE
Recommendation: Information and discussion item only.
Santillan
6. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION AGREEMENT TO RAMOS HR CONSULTING
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution awarding the Professional Services Agreement to Ramos HR Consulting for the Classification and Compensation Study.
Venegas
7. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO
MIRACLE PLAYSYSTEMS, INC. FOR NEW BRENTLINGER PARK
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION
Recommendation: Approve Resolution awarding contract to Miracle Playsystems for Brentlinger Park Playground Equipment and Installation in the amount of $350,501.31; approving a 10% contingency for potential change in orders in the amount of $35,000 for the project; and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract documents on behalf of the City.
Smart
8. QUARTERLY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE PRESENTATION
Recommendation: Information and discussion item only.
Keene
9. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Recommendation: Information and discussion item only.
Aguirre
10. INTRODUCTION AND WAIVER OF THE FIRST READING OF AN
ORDINANCE TO EXPAND THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD FROM 7 TO 9 MEMBERS
Recommendation: Introduce and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance Expanding the Downtown Business Improvement District Board from 7 to 9 Members and Schedule the Public Hearing on January 16, 2024.
Aguirre
11. CONSIDERATION OF THE BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES
AND APPOINTMENTS
Recommendation: Consider applications for the Commission vacancies.
Aguirre
12. SHAFER PARK BLOCK WALL DISCUSSION
Recommendation: Information and discussion item only.
Keene
PUBLIC HEARING
13. PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING
TO CITY VOTERS AT THE NEXT REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 5, 2024, A BALLOT MEASURE RELATING TO AN
ORDINANCE REGARDING THE ADDITION OF TERM LIMITS FOR
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE MAYOR
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution.
Zamora
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council requests for future agenda items. Not subject to public comment. Items require a consensus.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
City Manager Community Services
City Attorney Fire
Deputy City Manager
(Development Services)
Administrative Services
City Clerk/PIO
Public Works
Police
COUNCIL REPORTS/ COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Brief report by Council members on City related functions as authorized by the Brown Act.
ADJOURNMENT: Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Selma City Council regarding at item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office located at 1710 Tucker Street during normal business hours.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54953(g), the City Council has adopted a reasonable accommodation policy to swiftly resolve accommodation requests. The policy can also be found on the City’s website here. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office, (559) 891-2200, to make an accommodation request, or to obtain an electronic or printed copy of the policy.