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Votes at a glance: Parlier Council approves city manager contract, senior meals, swim lessons and other items
Summary
At its June 19 meeting the Parlier City Council approved the new city manager employment contract, agreements for senior meals and swim lessons, several grant application authorizations, and multiple administrative items; most votes were 4–0 with one member absent.
The Parlier City Council took a series of formal actions on June 19. Most items were approved unanimously by the four members present; one member was absent. Key outcomes are listed below.
City manager: The council approved Resolution No. 2025‑53 to employ Aaron Palmer as city manager, with minor contract edits noted by the city attorney. Motion by Council Member Sabrina Rodriguez; second by Council Member Kathy Solorio. Vote: 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. The council completed an on‑the‑record oath of office and swore in Aaron Palmer at the meeting.
Senior meals: The council approved Resolution No. 2025‑42, authorizing an agreement with the Fresno‑Madera Area Agency on Aging for senior meal funding and delivering new kitchen equipment at the Parlier Senior Center. Motion by Council Member Janie Molina; second by Council Member Cassie (last name not specified in the record). Vote: 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.
Swim lessons: The council approved Resolution No. 2025‑43, a swim lessons agreement with the Parlier Unified School District to provide summer school and community lessons (dates July 1–Aug. 8). The first session is for summer school students; a later session is open to community students. Motion by Council Member Sabrina Rodriguez; second by Council Member Kathy Solorio. Vote: 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.
Consent calendar: The consent calendar, including check warrants, was approved. Motion by Council Member Sabrina Rodriguez; second by Council Member Janie Molina. Vote: 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.
Grants and applications: The council authorized staff to apply for several grant programs (no council appropriation accepted at the meeting): a U.S. Department of Justice Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act grant (authorizing application), a DOJ COPS safer outcomes training grant, and a DOJ community policy development microgrant; it also accepted a mini‑grant of $5,232 from Sierra Kings Healthcare District for a senior community garden. All grant application authorizations passed 4–0 with one absence.
Community development fees and PD project: The council approved a reduced fee schedule for community development services to help the department (approximately a 15–20% reduction from the normal billing rate) and authorized phase 1 of the Parlier Police Department addition and remodel project to proceed. The council noted that phase 2 pricing is time‑limited and that federal appropriations are being pursued to fund the interior remodel.
Other routine actions: The council initiated the annual levy proceedings for Landscape Maintenance and Lighting District No. 1 and approved its SB 1 road repair project list for FY 2025–26 (planned work includes Mendocino from South of Progreso to the city limits). The council also tabled one agenda item to a future date.
Why this matters: The city manager appointment and contract set leadership and administrative direction. The senior meals and swim lessons agreements and the accepted mini‑grant fund direct services for seniors and youth. The PD project authorization and SB 1 list reflect near‑term capital spending priorities.
