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Acting City Manager Jerome Keane and Public Works Director Hahn described a tactical urbanism grant the city received (staff said it is “over $300,000”) and four pilot project locations. The first pilot is at the Thompson and Lewis intersection near Selma High; Public Works will start preparatory work at 5:00 a.m. the next day and painting and temporary installations are scheduled with school participation. Hahn said the pilot will use reflective channelizers and short-term changes to measure impacts before seeking further grants and permanent design.

Members of the public and council offered ideas for the Safe Routes application: flashing beacons at crosswalks, speed-feedback signs, bike lanes, crosswalk reflectors, buses outfitted with exterior cameras to catch stop-sign violators, more visible police enforcement near schools and other traffic-calming devices such as traffic circles or bulb-outs. Resident Marisa Salas asked specifically for cameras on buses: “How about cameras actually on the buses to catch those people who blow those stop signs when they're out on the buses? Because that's really dangerous.”

Public Works Director Hahn detailed the pilot work and timing and noted the study will support future grant applications. He also gave a cost example for temporary stadium/field lighting if the council considers portable towers for evening activities: “Light towers right now are about $1,700 a week per light tower,” he said, and estimated a scenario lighting multiple fields could be tens of thousands of dollars per week to rent several units.

Staff said they already have a tactical urbanism pilot at the high school with student participation and are preparing data (video, near-miss counts, speed studies) to support larger Safe Routes grant proposals. The mayor said he will report back to COG on council and public suggestions and bring funding and project proposals to council for consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Selma City Council Meeting Pt. 2: 04/15/2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff briefed council on a tactical urbanism pilot at Thompson & Lewis to study traffic calming near Selma High as the city prepares to seek Fresno COG Safe Routes to School funds; residents urged cameras on buses, flashing signs, bike lanes and other measures.","taxTitle","Selma City, Fresno County, California","taxId",71639,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6272548,"Selma council adopts housing code amendment to meet state requirements; councilors press for broader public notice",596,1899000,2495000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3027533-032319c63be194b5e71c0b0ae88b2e2c&start=1899&end=2495","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3027533-032319c63be194b5e71c0b0ae88b2e2c/thumbnail_1899000.jpg","/articles/6272548/Selma-City/Fresno-County/California/Selma-council-adopts-housing-code-amendment-to-meet-state-requirements-councilors-press-for-broader-public-notice","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6272548-96f4daf26103e319f633414f3bc6ec48/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443018&Signature=GeU9Y2ztl220ga12DLPmGc91-JofwZAsvDUqzoodKv5SJa5seewbiijxrOCV2tEFyCH4vh8xpQJ7EiPS2~sQs-ecoZXY0mWZMLZP0OEuNnbE8apRHb~y0Uhy6f3pWUOs94Kt9RNZATlj1nu4rYIhPltMqM~wmeYatnj5HVz0IUcsIn38X-sZWV8sZHbpHPfhSFfflkIgj4SBoN2kXANbKLHOM1x-L-Rijf46WRobUhQ3kMyl8m-ZWwRXhuaMm2ILeX2z8g7P8dRAUEOX~8O7Wzi9y-zo1dajRDzXHJuiJApS-6n7KnpyBa-WN803FgLHxNsTCdVghZO6LUfYPfqD8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Selma City Council approved the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2025-03 on April 15, amending municipal code section 1123(d) to add development regulations for priority housing sites tied to the city’s housing element. City staff told the council the action needs to be completed by the end of the month to meet compliance requirements with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

City Manager Keith told council members staff had followed state noticing procedures, including certified mail to property owners and publication practices where required. He said there were six prior meetings with the planning commission and four public hearings related to the housing element and associated rezones. “Consideration of this item needs to be completed by the end of this month for us to meet our compliance criteria with the state, Department of Housing and Community Development,” he said.

Several council members and residents pushed for better public outreach than the minimum legal requirements. Council Member Avalos and others asked whether notices could extend beyond the statutory 300-foot radius to reach adjacent neighbors; staff said that is legally and procedurally feasible but would be best adopted as a consistent council policy because broader notice is more costly. Staff also suggested posting a sign on affected properties and including expanded outreach in the next housing element cycle.

The council moved and seconded the item and approved Ordinance 2025-03 by roll call. Staff said it can prepare a cost estimate and policy language for expanded noticing to consider in the next housing element update, which occurs every eight years.

Council members emphasized the local stakes: approval of the housing element and associated code updates enables eligibility for some grants and development projects tied to housing production.

Staff will return with any required administrative follow-up to ensure the city remains compliant with HCD deadlines and with a cost estimate for broader outreach if council wishes to pursue that option in the future.","Council approved Ordinance 2025-03 amending local development rules tied to priority housing sites to satisfy the housing element program; members and residents urged expanded notice beyond the 300-foot standard and staff said the item must be completed this month to meet California HCD compliance.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6272553,"Selma adopts new graffiti-removal rules, gives property owners 10 days to consent to free cleanup",154,1530000,1684000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3027533-032319c63be194b5e71c0b0ae88b2e2c&start=1530&end=1684","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3027533-032319c63be194b5e71c0b0ae88b2e2c/thumbnail_1530000.jpg","/articles/6272553/Selma-City/Fresno-County/California/Selma-adopts-new-graffiti-removal-rules-gives-property-owners-10-days-to-consent-to-free-cleanup","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6272553-fb9cb6b6145a513fbe281e39ff6a1f86/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443018&Signature=Ijs8gbJmA0eOaIQ-O0mHwC0vfCisOwlj34Mp7ZUlpAu6-cLSg9ogEZf1ZKLt44LzcX2VaHfC2lCWp5WSFAG0lcfe3g601rdjeodCrQolBBc6fTkvfuL~P9lj9JwnE4jrjsywsZGTKIW4xjho0shUKSJ4-8lMbxnlTn2tC1W4CdKfAMmEB-WukhULD8d03i1s7Snw1bNssP5aacOCTnKS74ADbfpPwUTlcoDy1bcQsQqrNijMMv9bSUK3lkP8jdD7zJ9sLM01938A5EsmeTl8eQxxWvatw9KDlv20A1iiVaMq6~NH9sE8ZdrflYsZD1tc7nA0nz5DCw16d33ZR7LXVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Selma City Council gave final approval April 15 to Ordinance 2025-04, amending Selma Municipal Code section 6.21.6 on graffiti removal. Council members voted to change the procedure so property owners get 10 days' notice and an option to sign a short release permitting city crews to enter and remove graffiti at no charge.

City Attorney Costanza explained the revision as a response to legal and practical problems with the prior procedure: “It used to be that we would give you a notice, and we deemed by the ordinance that you would consent if you didn't tell us otherwise … That's not constitutional.” Under the amended ordinance, property owners who give written consent will receive free removal and will sign a release protecting the city from certain liabilities such as paint mismatch. If an owner declines to consent within 10 days, the city may impose daily fines; when fines reach $1,500 the attorney is authorized to seek court permission to enter the property or require contractor removal and to collect fines in court.

The council moved and seconded adoption and approved the ordinance by roll call (Council Member Oseguera — yes; Council Member Avalos — yes; Mayor Pro Tem Guerra — yes; Mayor Robertson — yes). The attorney noted one clerical reference in the draft that still showed 72 hours and said he would supply the corrected final ordinance to the clerk.

Costanza said the overall goal is to encourage property owners to allow the city to remove graffiti rather than force entry or pursue enforcement measures. The ordinance retains existing fines and procedures besides the notice-and-consent change.

The council directed staff to provide the corrected ordinance language for publication and to proceed with the new procedure once the clerk posts the final document.","The City Council adopted Ordinance 2025-04 revising Selma Municipal Code section 6.21.6 to provide property owners 10 days' notice and a voluntary release to permit free city cleanup; refusal can lead to daily fines and court action when fines reach $1,500.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6272558,"Selma council votes in closed session to fire city manager, names Jerome Keane acting manager and orders memo released",107,37000,144000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3027533-032319c63be194b5e71c0b0ae88b2e2c&start=37&end=144","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3027533-032319c63be194b5e71c0b0ae88b2e2c/thumbnail_37000.jpg","/articles/6272558/Selma-City/Fresno-County/California/Selma-council-votes-in-closed-session-to-fire-city-manager-names-Jerome-Keane-acting-manager-and-orders-memo-released","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6272558-605e455fed48b3e4a53d18a124541ccf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443018&Signature=SF6dcX3LmF~CmFxc4wpK7DDpKCk0J63Pqe~SGwLcZdU5TBTzwlYbDa~zL83m9M-P-UBf-CB-huzaP8FjTvKmLVsnrO6BI4iMB1-S-7Iqa-UPJ1IcpH82V2ErKk9PYJe71pan88~dSWONH5Xc6dX7trSBnDbNE61YUyVlES~6wus7GU2dCF3KKxzyl16s-HW5cs~AAXLO8pZ34rFfIrhyk~u~7QC-JFLCq~7cR2DPrjFY~6JnzK5bb4glD5mK6q6E-fQQ7LW3Cybuqqsu8xnz5dXuGqruhc23MlPRphMVtK5b6dSNY56UPBRsWsKQTIzz9ysUQA2ytblKl8p7Wpo4fw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Selma City Council voted in closed session to terminate City Manager Fernando Santion and to appoint Jerome Keane as acting city manager, City Attorney Costanza reported at the start of the April 15 regular meeting.

Costanza told the council the closed-session vote was 4–1 and said, “That termination will be effective the day that he receives his final paycheck with all amounts owed to him, which we expect to occur within the week or no later than next Friday.” He also said the council voted 4–1 to release publicly a memorandum, prepared by him and John Kunkle, that “itemizes the reasons for terminating Fernando Santion” and that document “will be made publicly available forthwith.”

Mayor Robertson framed the action as part of restoring public trust, saying in a prepared statement, “The people depend on their elected government representatives and employees to place the people's financial interests above their own. When that trust is broken … the people's financial position must be restored and those who have betrayed that trust must be held to account.” The mayor said the council will work to restore transparency in city financial dealings.

The city attorney also noted a public records request had already been submitted for the memorandum by a representative of the city’s represented employees. No mover or seconder for the closed-session motions was announced in the public report and the transcript does not identify which council member voted no; Costanza reported only the 4–1 tally. The council did not take any additional public actions on the staffing matter during the open session besides the attorney’s report.

Council instructions reported by the attorney include making the memorandum public “forthwith” and implementing the acting manager appointment. Jerome Keane was identified in the open meeting as the acting city manager; the record does not show a timeframe for a recruitment or permanent replacement.

The council’s report and the attorney’s statement provide the immediate record of the decisions; the promised memorandum is the document the public will be able to review for the council’s stated rationale.","In a 4-1 closed-session vote, the Selma City Council voted to terminate City Manager Fernando Santion, appointed Jerome Keane as acting city manager and voted to publicly release a memorandum listing reasons for termination.","actionData","errors"]

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