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Madera council approves mayor pro tem appointment, annexation, salary ordinance introduction and AV purchase; adopts 2026 meeting calendar
Summary
In a regular meeting, the Madera City Council unanimously appointed Councilmember Rohi Zachariah as mayor pro tem, adopted an annexation into Landscape Maintenance District Zone 51 for 51 lots, introduced an ordinance to adjust council salaries (effective Jan. 1, 2027), approved a $56,616.32 AV system purchase funded from IT reserves, approved the consent calendar, and adopted the 2026 meeting calendar (special meeting Jan. 14).
MADERA — The Madera City Council unanimously approved a series of routine but consequential actions at tonight’s meeting, including an appointment to mayor pro tem, a subdivision annexation into a landscape maintenance district, introduction of a salary ordinance, and authorization of a technology purchase.
Mayor Gallegos and City Clerk Alicia Gonzales opened item E1, the statutory selection of a mayor pro tem. Staff cited Resolution 12‑210, which gives priority to council members who have not previously held the position. Councilmember Rohi Zachariah was nominated and confirmed by unanimous vote to serve a one‑year term as mayor pro tem.
On a public hearing (Item A1), Assistant Engineer Raquel Rios recommended annexing the Colette…
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