Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Selma City Council
January 20, 2026
CALL TO ORDER at 6:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL Council Members Avalos, Oceguera, Mayor Pro Tem Guerra, and Mayor Robertson
Absent: Trujillo
POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST No conflicts of interest identified.
AGENDA CHANGES OR DELETIONS None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None.
1 - SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
The City of Selma Recognizes Retirees with Over 20 Years of Service EMS Supervisor Diaz provides a Presentation regarding the Implementation Webster of Lifepak 35 Cardiac Monitors and LUCAS Devices
City Engineer Horn provides an Update on Capital Improvement Projects Horn Presentation of Item 1-1: The Council recognized three long-term city employees for their service.
Each retiree received a Yeti cup, an engraved cutting board and a gift card. • Deborah Row (Fire Captain): Retired June 2025 after 23 years of dedicated service. • Caesar Luna (Fire Engineer): Retired August 2025 after 20 years of service. Although Luna was a professional Fire Engineer, Luna was recognized as a "jack of all trades" for his work across multiple departments.
• Robin Lewis (Senior Administrative Assistant): Retired December 31, 2025, after serving in a variety of vital, administrative roles within the Police Department since 1997.
Presentation of Item 1-2: EMS Supervisor Daniel Diaz presented the new LifePack 35 cardiac monitors and Lucas devices.
• Impact: The survival rate (ROSC) for cardiac arrest patients in the field increased from 6% to 18% since the implementation of these devices.
• Technology: The devices allow for continuous CPR during shocks and transmit data electronically via Wi-Fi to hospitals.
Presentation of Item 1-3: City Engineer Horn provided updates on several active Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), with the following projects being most notable:
1 • Amberwood Sewer Trunk Line: Currently 75% complete; staff is working on a realignment to avoid deep fiber optic lines.
• Clarkson Lift Station: Construction is near completion, with full operation expected by the end of March.
• Traffic Signals: The McCall and Dinuba Avenue signal is in the right-of-way acquisition phase, with construction estimated for 2027.
Projects in design phase include the following:
• Clean California 2id Street Downtown entrance project • Thompson Avenue Sidewalk CMAQ project
• Rose Avenue Bike Lane project (federally funded)
City Engineer Horn further explains the acquisition and right-of-way processes associated with some of the projects. Project schedules are subject to delay due to the process; this is out of control of Project Management and Engineering teams.
2 - CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval - Meeting Minutes - January 6, 2026 and July 1, 2025 Carlson Approval - Check Register Dated 12/17/25 - Check Numbers 88703 to Moreno 88778, Cal-Card Transactions 10/23/25 through 11/24/25
Approval - Consideration of Resolution 2026-03R to Issue a Notice of Horn Completion for Tract 5217, Phase 2, Subdivision Improvements Approval - Consideration of Resolution 2026-06R to Issue a Notice of Horn Completion for Tract 5217, Phase 3, Public Improvements Items 2-1 through 2-4 were approved in a single motion.
Action on Consent Calendar Items 2-1 through 2-4: A motion was made by Council Member Avalos to approve consent calendar items 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, and 2-4. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guerra.
Ayes: Avalos, Guerra, Oceguera, Robertson
Noes: None
Absent: Trujillo
Motion passed (4-0)
2 3 - DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
• City Manager (Jason Rogers): Reported the new City Planner, Megan Lawrence, is scheduled to start next week. City Manager met with a few developers regarding different developments. The Selma North Annexation project is in the process of submitting to LAFCO while Amberwood is in the process of defining their phasing plan. City Manager also facilitated a development review meeting with the Corbyn team to ensure that all parties are on the same page regarding map requirements. He reported he and Councilmember Avalos met with SKF and I received a tour of the wastewater facility.
Additionally, he reported meeting with Fresno COG. On January 7th, the Fresno COG Policy Board made and approved a motion to "Decline to Continue" the renewal of the measure C. Essentially, this means that a voter initiative will be needed to place renewal on the ballot. If this does not happen, the City is looking at approx. $1.7 million of Measure C and Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds that would be lost to the City for road maintenance. Staff will be exploring options for replacement of Measure C and plan to bring an item to Council at our February 3rd meeting.
Recreation and Community Services (Liz Fletcher): Reported 65 tickets were sold for the upcoming "Selma Senior Prom", to be held January 23d, 2026, featuring the "Just Us" Band. Director Fletcher also reported the next Selma Live event is scheduled for April 10".
• PIO / Communications (Jose Moreno): Reported a video highlighting the success of the Tactical Urbanism Project was made in collaboration with A&M Consulting Engineers.
The video was presented.
• Public Works (Michael Honn): Reported on the status the Downtown Planters, stating the shipment of planter rock was received on this date.
Adjourned for break at 7:47 p.m.
Reconvened at 7:54 p.m.
Public Hearing opened 7:55 p.m.
4- PUBLIC HEARING
4-1 Public Hearing - Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2025-15 Costanzo Amending Selma Municipal Code (SMC) § 6-2-26, Relating to Breeding, Transfer, and Sale of Dogs and Cats
Discussion on Item 4-1: The Council held a second reading and adopted an ordinance relating to the breeding and sale of dogs and cats. Requirements: Owners of unaltered pets must obtain an unaltered pet license. Those allowing pets to breed must obtain a breeder's license. Penalties: Fines for unauthorized breeding were suggested at three times the cost of spaying/neutering, or roughly $1,000 per puppy in a litter. Alternative: The Council discussed allowing violators to perform 10 hours of volunteer work per puppy at the animal shelter in lieu of fines. City Attorney Costanzo stated a fee schedule must be adopted via resolution before Ordinance 2025-15 goes into effect; the ordinance is effective 30 days post adoption. Mayor suggests further discussion of a low-cost spay/neuter clinic.
3 Public Comment / Oral Communications: None
Action on Item 4-1: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guerra to approve Item 4-1. Motion was seconded by Council Member Avalos.
Ayes: Guerra, Avalos, Oceguera, Robertson
Noes: None
Absent: Trujillo
Motion passed (4-0)
Public Hearing closed at 8:14 p.m.
5 - REGULAR BUSINESS
Consideration of Resolution 2026-01R Approving the Purchase of a Modular Webster Building for EMS Division Living Quarters via the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative Totaling $955,476.21 and Authorization for the City Manager or Designee to Execute All Necessary Associated Documents
5-2 Consideration of Resolution 2026- 04R adopting a Side Letter of Agreement Fallert with the California League of City Employee's Association (CLOCEA regarding the implementation of cell phones for the Public Works Division 5-3 Consideration of Resolution 2026- 05R Adopting the Revised Master Salary Fallert Schedule adding the Division Chief of EMS (Non-Safety) classification to the Master Salary Schedule and adopting changes to the Executive Assistant to the City Manager and Minimum Wage Salaries in addition to adopting changes adding the classification of Division Chief of EMS (Non-Safety) to our approved list of classifications and authorize minor changes to the Executive Assistant to the City Manager classification including a title change to Executive Assistant
5-4 Consideration of the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Moreno Advisory Board Appointments)
5-5 Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-07R Establishing Policy for Drop-Off Costanzo or Pick-Up of Dogs and Cats Found Within the City Limits at the Selma Animal Shelter
Discussion on Item 5-1: Chief Webster requests approval for the purchase of a modular building for EMS living quarters via Sourcewell for $955,476.21. He states this option provides substantial savings. By choosing modular construction, it will save the city approximately $2.5 million compared to initial campus design proposals. The facility is expected to be operational by the third quarter of 2026.
Action on Item 5-1: A motion was made by Council Member Avalos to approve Item 5-1. Motion was seconded by Council Member Oceguera.
Ayes: Avalos, Oceguera, Guerra, Robertson
Noes: None
Absent: Trujillo
Motion passed (4-0)
4 Discussion on Item 5-2: Deputy City Manager Fallert stated 10 Public Works employees were provided cell phone today, with the remaining 7 to be issued in the upcoming week.
Action on Item 5-2: A motion was made by Council Member Avalos to approve Item 5-2. Motion was seconded by Council Member Oceguera.
Ayes: Avalos, Oceguera, Guerra, Robertson
Noes: None
Absent: Trujillo
Motion passed (4-0)
Discussion on Item 5-3: Council Member Oceguera questioned Deputy City Manager regarding the Executive Assistant position, asserting the role was eliminated when the PIO / Communications Director role was created, to offset the expense. Deputy City Manager cited a need to fill the position to ensure the City Manager has adequate assistance.
Action on Item 5-3: A motion was made by Council Member Avalos to approve Item 5-3. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guerra.
Ayes: Avalos, Guerra, Oceguera Robertson
Noes: None
Absent: Trujillo
Motion passed (4-0)
Discussion on Item 5-4: PIO / Communications Director Jose Moreno provided applications received in response to the Downtown Business Improvement District Board recruitment. He made recommendations for appointments. Based on those recommendations, the following were appointed to the board for one (1) year terms: Karan Singh, Nick Sahota, Rosa Gonzalez. Council Member Oceguera questioned the delay of recruitment and stated the Maddy Act Appointment List was not posted as required by December 31". City Clerk responded with correction, stating the Maddy Act Local Appointment List is posted throughout the year on the website and in front of City Hall, and is updated following any changes. This exceeds the requirements of the annual posting.
Action on Item 5-4: A motion was made by Council Member Avalos to approve Item 5-4. Motion was seconded by Council Member Oceguera.
Ayes: Avalos, Guerra, Oceguera Robertson
Noes: None
Absent: Trujillo
Motion passed (4-0)
Discussion on Item 5-5: City Attorney Costanzo spoke to the intent of Resolution 2026-07R, citing the need for after-hours assistance at the Animal Shelter. City Manager spoke in support of this action, followed by support from Director Liz Fletcher who states she is also working on policies and procedures related to after-hours assistance.
5 Spoke:
• Rose Robertson spoke in support of the resolution and questions the number of animals being taken into the shelter, citing concern the animal intake area (for quarantine) is not being used. • Bryan Ramirez stated he has concern regarding the housing of animals during the cold weather.
• Director Fletcher responded to the cold weather concern, assuring the animals are currently being housed indoors.
• Stella Ramirez spoke in support of further discussion to provide low-cost vaccinations.
Action on Item 5-5: A motion was made by Council Member Oceguera to approve Item 5-5. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guerra.
Ayes: Oceguera, Guerra, Avalos, Robertson
Noes: None
Absent: Trujillo
Motion passed (4-0)
6 - FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The council reached consensus on requests for the following future agenda items.
Commission vacancies - Local Appointment List
Updates on Rockwell Pond Purchase
Workshop regarding long-term traffic mitigation
7 - COUNCIL REPORTS / COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Council reported attendance at the American Legion Dinner, Fresno Council of Government (COG) and SKF meetings.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
Approved the 3d day of February 2026.
ATTEST Scott Robertson
Mayor
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Sara M. Carlson
City Clerk
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