Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Selma City Council
July 1, 2025
CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Council Members Avalos, Oceguera, Trujillo*, Mayor Pro Tern Guerra, and Mayor Robertson
POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST No conflicts of interest identified.
AGENDA CHANGES OR DELETIONS Per City Attorney Costanzo, change to Item 1-2 is necessary. Company name corrected to reflect Granted Solutions rather than California Consulting.
ORAL CO:M:MUNICATIONS Pastor Joe Alvarez offered invocation and requested a moment of silence for firefighters killed in Coeur d'Alene. He furthered comment by inviting Council to youth workshops on July 5
th and provided an update for the "March for Jesus" event scheduled for October 4, 2025.
1 - SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1-1 Special Presentation - Parks Make Life Better Proclamation - Community Services
1-2 Special Presentation- California Consulting, Proposal for Grant Writing, Sonia Hall
Martinez
Hall
Presentation of Item 1-1: Acting Community Services Director Liz Martinez and Council Member Oceguera presented a proclamation recognizing July as "Parks Make Life Better Month," highlighting the importance of equitable access to local parks, recreation, and trails for community health.
Presentation of Item 1-2: Sonia Hall of Granted Solutions presented a proposal for grant writing and project development services. The proposal was not provided for agenda inclusion. She detailed her experience in securing over $580 million in funding and discussed various fee structures, including a monthly retainer or a combination of a retainer and commission. Ms. Hall states the return on investment by obtaining her services is $333.00 for each dollar. Police Chief Alcaraz and City staff discussed specific eligibility for high-violence crime grants mentioned in the presentation. 2 - CONSENT CALENDAR
2-1 Approval - Consideration of Resolution 2025-48R Authorizing Second Webster Amendment to the Lease with Matteo De Santos 2001 Trust for 1231 Rose Ave, Selma, CA for Selma Fire Department Emergency Services Division Ambulance Post
2-2 Approval - Consideration of Resolution 2025-49R Authorizing Overtime Webster and Portal to Portal Pay for City of Selma Fire Department Personnel Responding Away From Their Official Duty Station and Assigned to an Emergency Incident
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