City of Biggs

The council meeting included department reports on public safety, planning, engineering, electric, air quality, solid waste, mosquito abatement, and local agency activities. Key actions included the adoption of a resolution to accept the construction contract for the Biggs Wastewater Treatment Phase 2 Improvement Project and the adoption of a resolution supporting Proposition 20, the Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe Act.

The agenda focuses on several key items including the acknowledgement of the April 2026 Police Report and final approval of the City of Biggs Annual Financial Report for the previous fiscal year. Discussion and potential actions involve lease agreements with Level 3 Communications, LLC and Gateway Pacific Contractors, Inc., as well as the adoption of the City's Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Core Values. The session also includes a budget study regarding the Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement with CAL FIRE, the approval of a cost allocation formula for shared city services, and a review of the General Fund budget.

The council addressed several items, including a public comment regarding traffic safety on Trent Street and the request for speed bumps. The council authorized the implementation of a new accounts payable and bill pay policy allowing for ACH transactions, and approved amendments to the City Council Policies and Procedures Manual. The council also requested further information regarding proposed amendments to the City Travel Reimbursement Policy. A motion was passed to identify outside funding sources for the Feral Cat program. Finally, the council discussed parcels eligible for a public auction of tax-defaulted properties and received reports from the police department, committee members, and the City Administrator.

The council held a public hearing regarding delinquent charges and passed a resolution to confirm the report. An ordinance was adopted regarding the appointment of the Police Chief. Department reports were provided on planning, engineering, public safety, and various regional agencies. The council also approved a fire protection agreement with CalFire, designated a voting delegate for the League of California Cities, reviewed a proposal for a lease on wastewater disposal fields, and approved the first reading of an ordinance for a new parking permit program.

The Council convened a special meeting to address public comments and conduct a closed session regarding the performance evaluation of the City Administrator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. No reportable action was taken following the closed session.