Magda Martinez

The meeting included a public hearing for the closeout of a CDBG grant, during which grant expenditures and the selection process for sub-recipients were discussed. An update was provided on the State CDBG 2025 NOFA Grant Program, including changes to the selection process and the application limit. The council considered a request from the Firebaugh Falson Cheer for a waiver of rental fees for a bingo fundraiser. They also approved a resolution accepting a low bid for a well project and another resolution approving a contract for consulting services. The council discussed amending the policy for selecting the Mayor position. A closed session was held for labor negotiations with unrepresented employees.

The agenda includes the swearing-in of new police officers, a public comment session, and a consent calendar with the approval of meeting minutes and a warrant register. A public hearing is scheduled for an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding public nuisance abatement. New business items include discussions on the police chief's salary, city staff emails, homelessness, and the Firebaugh Cantaloupe Round Up and Electric Parade. The agenda also lists staff reports, council member agenda items, public comment on closed session items, and a closed session for a public employee evaluation of the City Manager.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics such as the Highway 33 Beautification Project, P Street Alley Improvements Project, and the Firebaugh Alley Paving 2020 Federal-Aid Project. An ordinance regarding public nuisance abatement was tabled. The council approved the Transportation Art Agreement for the Firebaugh SR 33 Corridor Enhancement Project. Discussions were held regarding Christmas decorations, the new Starbucks, public utility easement issues, and an update on the Animal Shelter Project. Council also discussed Maldonado Park lighting and water leaks, and sidewalks around the Senior Center.

The City Council meeting addressed several key areas. A request was made to name a street after the Anderson family. The council approved an increase in the base annual salary of the City Manager and a 3% bonus payment. A diagram for the park on 7th St. was presented. The school district requested an exemption from utility users tax, including a retroactive refund. Updates were provided on background checks for police positions, the CBDG project, and the animal shelter. Council members discussed the school utility users tax, homeless ordinance, truck parking, and graffiti. A closed session was held for a public employee evaluation of the City Manager.

The agenda includes discussion and potential action on amending the municipal code regarding public nuisance abatement, approving an amendment to the joint powers agreement of the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority, and a Delta-Mendota Subbasin GSAs Joint Powers Authority Agreement. Additional topics covered the approval of minutes from a previous meeting. The meeting also involved discussion regarding Christmas decorations, a status update of new Starbucks and related public utility easement issues, and an update on the animal shelter project.