John Botwright

The meeting included an update on the CAPEX project concerning HVAC system updates, noting that the sourcing process is pending and replacements are expected before next summer. Board member reports covered the City Council agenda item regarding a consultant quote scheduled for December. Discussions on Pro Shop/Cart Barn/Non-Course Grounds addressed the functionality of the irrigation system, the expected arrival of a clay valve, efforts to grant Parks staff access to the Point of Sale (POS) system for real-time reporting, and a forthcoming USGA site inspection. Committee members requested round sale reporting and discussed data collection capabilities of the POS system. The Banquet and Restaurant Facilities report indicated successful recent events and confirmation that a hallway leak was resolved. The Course Grounds discussion involved the timeline for the consultant's assessment report, anticipated by March, and suggestions for presenting repair recommendations to the Council in segments. Future agenda items included planning for a joint workshop with the Council regarding strategy development or a progress report.

This document presents the City of Madera's General Plan Land Use Map. It delineates various land use designations, including residential (very low, low, medium, and high density), industrial, office, commercial, public and semi-public uses, open space, resource conservation/agriculture, and mixed-use zones (village and neighborhood). Additionally, the map identifies specific plan areas and key transportation infrastructure, such as State Highway 99, railroads, and other major roads, within the city limits, urban growth boundary, and sphere of influence.

The regular meeting agenda for the Civil Service Commission includes the approval of minutes from the December 10, 2025 session. The primary business matter involves the promulgation of several eligibility lists, specifically for Police Officer II, Police Officer I, Police Officer Trainee, and Records Clerk positions. The agenda also notes the date for the next regular meeting.

The meeting agenda includes several key items across different sections. Public Hearings involve initiating proceedings for the Annexation of the Sienna Estates Subdivision into Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 and consideration of General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 2026-01 for the 2024--2032 Housing Element Update. The Consent Calendar features numerous actions, such as accepting reimbursement funds for winter storm damage, settling an insurance claim for playground repair, approving project acceptances for street widening and subdivision improvements, adopting proclamations, and granting fee waivers for community events. Under Petitions, Bids, Resolutions, Ordinances, and Agreements, the Council/GSA will address an Agreement for Management Services for the Domestic Well Mitigation Program, consider the First Amendment to the City Manager At-Will Employment Agreement, and award a Consultant Services Agreement for Sunset Park Design and Engineering Services. Administrative reports include the City's contribution to the Madera County Economic Development Commission and selection of a recipient for the Black History Month Proclamation.

The meeting commenced with an adoption of the agenda, involving modification of item A3 and moving E1 to the front. A proclamation was presented recognizing Council Member Mahia as the 2025 recipient of the Mexicos Distinguos Award, with multiple officials offering congratulations. The council then heard public comments, including a request from the Big Valley Horseshoe League to fund eight additional horseshoe courts at Rotary Park to facilitate statewide tournaments and expand local economic support. Following public comments, the council addressed the selection of a new Mayor Pro Tem, ultimately approving Council Member Zachariah for a one-year term. The final discussed item was a public hearing concerning the annexation of the Colette Martin subdivision into landscape maintenance district zone of benefit 51 for fiscal year 2026-2027, which involved clarifying assessment procedures for the 51 lots.