Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Selma City Council
July 15, 2025
CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Council Members Avalos, Oceguera, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Guerra, and Mayor Robertson
POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST No conflicts of interest identified.
AGENDA CHANGES OR DELETIONS Per City Attorney Costanzo, additional item to be added po closed session; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957, Public Employment-all departments, all Action on Agenda Addition: A motion was made by Mayor Robertson to add the item. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guerra.
Ayes: Robertson, Guerra, Avalos, Oceguera
Noes: Trujillo
Motion passed (4-1)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None.
1 - SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1-1 Special Presentation - Presentation by Griffin Structures, Fire Station Webster Campus Project Update
Presentation of Item 1-1: Dustin Alamo and Josh Kaiser of Griffin Structures provided an update on the fire station project. The design is broken into three phases: Phase 1 (EMS modular facility).
Phase 2 (Two-bay fire station), and Phase 3 (Three-bay expansion and fire administration).
Cost Estimates were provided as follows: Phase 1 is projected at $5.9 million; Phase 2 is projected at $14.2 million, and Phase 3 at $6.8 million.
Discussion on Item 1-1: Council discussed the cost difference between renovating donated modulars versus purchasing new units. Mayor Robertson suggested exploring local modular vendor McGrath for potential cost savings.
1 2 - CONSENT CALENDAR
2-1 Approval - Consideration of Resolution 2025-55R awarding contract to Horn Dawson-Mauldin, LLC for the Dockery Avenue Storm Drain Trench Repair Project
2-2 Approval - Consideration of Resolution 2025-56R Approving and Alcaraz Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a New Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Purchase of Taser 10 Bundle for the Selma Police Department
2-3 Approval - Consideration of Resolution 2025-59R Approving an Agreement Alcaraz with Selma Unified School District to Provide (2) School Resource Officers for the 2025-2026 School Year
2-4 Approval - Check Register Dated 6/26/25 Check Numbers 87163 through Moreno 87277
Items 2-3 and 2-4 were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Action on Consent Calendar Items 2-1 and 2-2: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guerra to approve Items 2-1 and 2-2. Motion was seconded by Council Member Oceguera.
Ayes: Guerra, Oceguera, Avalos, Trujillo, Robertson
Noes: None
Motion passed (5-0)
Discussion on Consent Calendar Item 2-3: Council Member Trujillo inquired about the scope of SRO duties and student discipline. Police Chief Alcaraz clarified that SROs focus on criminal investigations and building relationships rather than school discipline.
Spoke:
Stella Ramirez spoke in support of program for student safety.
Action on Item 2-3: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guerra to approve Item 2-3. Motion was seconded by Council Member Oceguera.
Ayes: Guerra, Oceguera, Avalos, Trujillo, Robertson
Noes: None
Motion passed (5-0)
Discussion on Consent Calendar Item 2-4: Council Member Trujillo questioned several expenditures, including SUSD fuel charges, engineering fees for the Amberwood project, and legal invoices. He specifically challenged the dates on City Attorney Costanzo's invoice.
Spoke:
Joyce Cason inquired about the use of outsourced HR / Legal Counsel. 2 Action on Item 2-4: A motion was made by Council Member Avalos to approve Item 24. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guerra.
Ayes: Avalos, Guerra, Oceguera, Robertson
Noes: Trujillo
Motion passed (4-1)
3 - DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Admin Services Director (Janie Venegas): Reported on recruitment status for City Manager and other key positions.
• Fire (Jordan Webster): Reported 14 illegal firework citations over the July 4th holiday.
Noted personnel assigned to Northern California wildfires and successful spontaneous circulation metrics using Lucas devices.
• Police (Rudy Alcaraz): Reported on June statistic and provided a hand-out for reference. • Public Works (Michael Honn): Reported damage to a thermal plast machine, tree beetle infestations on Chestnut Avenue, and sign shop recycling success • City Engineer (David Horn): Discussed Amberwood project delays due to fiber optic lines found at 9-foot depths under the railroad. An 18-24 month delay is anticipated for relocation, but a stop-gap connection was approved by SKF to allow the construction of 1,000 housing units to proceed.
• Recreation and Community Services (Liz Fletcher): Reported success of July 3d event / celebration and 37 passengers signed up for the lunch cruise to Morro Bay. Provided a "shout-out" to Community Services staff for their dedication. • Art Center (Nicolette Andersen): Reported successful sold-out shows for Rent and upcoming youth productions of Finding Nemo and Hadestown.
Adjourned for break at 8:30 p.m.
Reconvened at 8:35 p.m.
4 - REGULAR BUSINESS
4-1 Action Item - Clean California Presentation and Monument Feedback Keene 4-2 Action Item - Consideration of Resolution 2025-57R Approving and Alcaraz Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a New Agreement with Sharp Performance to Provide Wellness and Coaching to the Selma Police Department Law Enforcement Personnel
4-3 Action Item - Consideration and Necessary Action on Resolution 2025-58R Costanzo Dissolving Pioneer Village Commission and Transferring its Powers and Setting Guidelines for Service on City Commissions; First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 2025-10 - Repealing Chapter 9 of Title 2 of the Selma Municipal Code (SMC)
4-4 Action Item - Consideration and Review of Recreation and Community Carlson Services Commission Applications with Subsequent Action to Appoint 3 Presentation and Discussion on Regular Business Item 4-1: Javier Andrade of A&M Engineering presented designs for the Highway 99/Second Street Gateway Project. The project is 100% grant- funded ($3 million) and includes sidewalk stamps, Chinese Pistache trees, and solar lantern streetlights. Suggestions included using the City Seal or an American Flag instead of the "vicious" looking bear statue.
Action on Items 4-1: Council provided feedback on the monument design, reaching consensus on Option 2 (radial rockscape)
Discussion on Regular Business Item 4-2: Chief Alcaraz spoke to the mental and physical wellness needs of officers, citing grief with the passing of Officer Carrasco and the importance for officers to reach out for and receive assistance.
Action on Item 4-2: A motion was made by Council Member Avalos to approve Item 5-2. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guerra.
Ayes: Avalos, Guerra, Oceguera, Trujillo, Robertson
Noes: None
Motion passed (5-0)
Discussion on Regular Business Item 4-3: Following discussion to maintain membership of 7 members, rather than the proposed 11, a motion was made to adopt the resolution in advance of Codina vil am pe in ne to syr Co paragra rate 2) and vil alone manses to serve on multiple commissions.
Action on Item 4-3: A motion was made by Council Member Oceguera to approve Item 5-3. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guerra.
Ayes: Oceguera, Guerra, Avalos, Trujillo, Robertson
Noes: None
Motion passed (5-0)
Discussion on Regular Business Item 4-4: City Clerk Carlson presented the applications received in response to the Recreation and Community Services Commission recruitment and made recommendations for appointment.
Action on Item 4-4: The following applicants were appointed to serve two (2) year terms on the Recreation and Community Services Commission: Jeannette Solorio, Armando Guerra, Hannah Torrez, Bryan Ramirez.
4 5 - FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Council reached consensus on requests for the following future agenda items:
Review of Griffin Structures contract.
Ordinances for animal dumping and backyard breeding.
Installation of cameras at Animal Shelter.
Purchase of 28 acreas at Rockwell Pond for regional park. • RMA/IRMA insurance claim process.
• Elimination of Grant Manager position.
6 - COUNCIL REPORTS Council Members reported attendance at the Legacy Event and coordination with El Torro Market to provide watermelons and other fruits to Senior Citizens.
Council also reported attendance at July 3d Firework event. Discussion was had regarding a possible "Meet your City Council" event, aimed at constituents and employees.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
• Stella Ramirez congratulates Jordan Fuentes on his success as an amateur boxer.
ADJOURNMENT FROM OPEN SESSION
Five-minute break announced by Mayor Robertson before resuming in Closed Session.
Open Session adjourned at 10:03 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER FOR CLOSED SESSION PROCEEDINGS at 10:10 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Discussion of the following matters ensued:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Title: Matter pertaining to negotiations with recognized employee organization:
CLOCEA - California League of City Employees Associations, Mid-Management Bargaining Agreement.
2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Title: Property: APN 358-080-79, 5 acres vacant land at McCall and Nelson Negotiating Parties: None, Council to Consider Listing Property for Sale or Selling through its Own Forces.
Agency Negotiator: John Kunkel, Interim City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Sale (Council to set Asking Price).
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9
Title: Two (2) Potential Litigation Cases -Council to Consider Initiating Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
Title: Public Employment - all departments, all positions. 5 RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION at 11:12 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Council declared APN 358-080-79, 5 acres vacant land at McCall and Nelson is not surplus; property to be listed by local broker.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 11:13 p.m.
"The City Clerk was not present for the Closed Session proceedings and no audio or video recording is available.
The following summary is based solely on limited notes provided after the meeting and does not constitute certification of procedural actions, attendance, or compliance with open-session requirements." Approved the 3rd day of February 2026.
APPROVED:
Scott Robertson
Mayor
Jauma
Sara M. Carlson
City Clerk
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