Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Selma City Council
December 16, 2025
Before called to order, a moment of silence was given for Jose Zavala, Public Works employee who passed away while on duty December 4'. Thoughts and prayers were provided to his family.
CALL TO ORDER at 6:05 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
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None.
1 - SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1-1 Certificate of Recognition - The City of Selma Recognizes Donna Barela for Moreno 45 years of Dedicated Service as a Swim Instructor and 35 Years of Service in School Transportation
1-2 Certificate of Recognition - The City of Selma Recognizes the Outstanding Moreno Accomplishments of the 2025-26 Selma High School Boys Water Polo Team Presentation of Item 1-1: Donna Barela was presented with a Certificate of Recognition, recognizing 45 years of service as a swim instructor and 35 years in school transportation. She was honored for her lasting impact on generations of children in the community.
Presentation of Item 1-2: The Selma High School Boys Water Polo Team was presented with a Certificate of Recognition, celebrating their 2025-2026 season and their first-ever Tri-County League Championship. The team finished the season 16-8 and 9-0 in the league. 2 - CONSENT CALENDAR
2-1 Carlson
2-2 Approval - Mein ReMiner Dated 11 le. 21213, 11/ 19/2025 - Check Moreno
Numbers 88439 to 88614 and Cal Card Transactions 9/23/2025 through 10/22/2025
2-3 Consideration and Adoption of Resolution 2025-134R, Accepting Public Horn Street Easement from TPG AG EHC III (LEN) CA 5, L.P. for Tract 6244 1 Item 2-2 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Action on Consent Calendar Items 2-1 and 2-3: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guerra to approve Items 2-1 and 2-3. Motion was seconded by Council Member Trujillo.
Ayes: Guerra, Trujillo, Avalos, Oceguera, Robertson
Noes: None
Motion passed (5-0)
Discussion on Item 2-2: Finance Director Moreno provided clarification regarding partial reimbursements for fund 274. Public Works Director Honn addressed a fleet maintenance cost, specifically sway bar links and collision repairs for a vehicle that had been rear-ended. Director Honn continued by explaining the expense of a $81,609.20 crack sealing machine for the road maintenance program
Action on Consent Calendar Item 2-2: A motion was made by Council Member Avalos to approve Item 2-2. Motion was seconded by Council Member Oceguera Ayes: Avalos, Oceguera, Trujillo, Guerra, Robertson
Noes: None
Motion passed (5-0)
3 - DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
• City Manager Rogers: City Manager Rogers gave condolences to the family of Jose Zavala and well as the Public Works department. He reported attendance at swearing- in ceremonies and the Christmas parade. He reported meetings with developers regarding the status of their projects. He noted the recruitment for the Community Development Director had received nine applications to date. • City Attorney Costanzo: Proposed a resolution for a new animal shelter policy allowing 24/7 drop-offs/ pick-ups for stray or injured animals and establishing an on- call staff position. The council reached a consensus to send this proposal to the relevant bargaining units as required by the MMBA (Meyers Milias Brown Act). • Fire Chief Webster: Provided an update on ambulance billing. Due to research into Assembly Bill 1705 and state billing procedures, the city identified roughly $300,000 in underpaid bills from the last three years that it is now working to recoup.
Police Chief Alcaraz: Announced a DUI checkpoint for December 20th and provided a brief update regarding a bomb threat at Walmart, noting coordination with federal agencies.
Public Works Director Honn: Provided funeral details for Jose Zavala and confirmed that the removal of steel plates in the downtown area is complete. 2 Adjourned for break at 6:39 p.m.
Reconvened at 6:45 p.m.
Public Hearing Opened at 6:45 p.m.
4 - PUBLIC HEARING
4-1 Public Hearing - Consideration and Adoption of Resolutions 2025-135R, Rogers 2025-136R, and Ordinance 2025-16, Approving and Adoption of Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR), General Plan Amendment, Pre- Zone/Re-Zone, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, Site Plan Review, and Annexation-Selma Casitas Project
Discussion on Item 4-1: The council considered the Selma Casitas Project, a 75-acre mixed-use development. at Floral and Stillman. Sal Gonzalez spoke on behalf of developer River Park Properties. Jose Benevides, Traffic Engineer spoke regarding traffic infrastructure and pedestrian pathways. The plan includes 3.5 acres of public parks, 120 affordable senior units, 180 multifamily allordable units, 300 market-rate units, a 100-key hotel, and commercial retail space. The project will extend Stillman and Fancher streets. The developers emphasized that infrastructure is their priority.
The site will feature high-intensity management, including flock license plate readers and surveillance cameras (estimated between 5 and 17 cameras per housing section.
Public Comment: Dwight Nelson raised concerns about traffic escape routes and expressed a desire for a Costco on the property, noting that restrictions from Walmart currently prohibit competing commercial uses. Teresa Sales and Sandy Niswander spoke in favor of the project, citing the critical need for diverse housing options in Selma.
Action on Item 4-1: Four-part approval for this Public Hearing item was given unanimously by the following votes:
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guerra to approve Item 4-1, Resolution 2025-135R. Motion seconded by Council Member Oceguera.
Ayes: Guerra, Oceguera, Trujillo, Avalos, Robertson
Noes: None
Motion passed (5-0)
A motion was made by Council Member Oceguera to approve Item 4-1, Resolution 2025-136R.
Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guerra.
Ayes: Oceguera, Guerra, Avalos, Trujillo, Robertson
Noes: None
Motion passed (5-0)
A motion was made by Council Member Oceguera to approve Item 4-1, Ordinance 2025-16. Motion seconded by Mayor Robertson.
Ayes: Oceguera, Robertson, Avalos, Trujillo, Guerra
Noes: None
Motion passed (5-0)
3 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guerra to adopt Item 4-1, application number 2022-0030 Casitas Project, including GPA rezone, VTSM, SPR and certification of the Final EIR (as cited in Resolution 2025-135R) as the Housing Accountability Act requires approval of housing development projects that meet objective standards. The Planning Commission did not forward a formal recommendation to the City Council; however, the City Council retains the right to independently certify the EIR and act on all project approvals. Motion seconded by Council Member Oceguera Ayes: Guerra, Oceguera, Avalos, Trujillo, Robertson
Noes: None
Motion passed (5-0)
Public Hearing Closed at 8:09 p.m.
5 - REGULAR BUSINESS
Action Item - Consideration and Necessary Action on Resolution 2025-138R Rogers - Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy for the City of Selma Discussion and Direction Regarding Elected Official Attendance at the 2026 ICSC "Innovating Commerce Serving Communities" Conference A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guerra to approve Item 5-1, adopting Resolution 2025- 138R. Motion was seconded by Council Member Oceguera.
Ayes: Guerra, Oceguera, Trujillo, Avalos, Robertson
Noes: None
Motion passed (5-0)
The Council discussed attendance at the 2026 ICSC Conference in Las Vegas May 18 through May 20, 2026. City Manager Rogers and City Attorney Costanzo declare exemption under the Brown Act. Consensus is reached regarding cancelation of the May 19, 2026, regularly scheduled City Council Meeting.
6 - FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Council reached consensus on requests for the following future agenda items:
Status of engineering projects and the Amberwood sewer line.
Review of the City of Selma sign policy including feather signs. • Streamlining the downtown storefront grant program to potentially cover 100% of façade improvements, such as paint, window replacement, etc.
High Street planters - selection of rock to be used.
• Rockwell Pond update - interest in purchasing 28 acres.
Update from real estate agent regarding Nelson- McCall counter- offer. 4 7 - COUNCIL REPORTS Council Members reported attendance at the Mid-Valley Disposal luncheon and discussed the plastic recycling legislation, as presented at the luncheon. Mayor Robertson spoke of his attendance at the badge pinning ceremony and the Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
Approved the 6" day of January 2026.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: Scott Robertson
Mayor
Marma
Sara M. Carlson
City Clerk