The Valley Center City Council recognized outgoing members (identified in the transcript by first names Robert and Dale), presented plaques and offered public thanks for their service. Departing members gave brief remarks, thanking the community and colleagues.

The meeting recessed so the two newly elected council members could be sworn in. After the oath, Mayor Truman called the meeting back to order, the clerk conducted a roll call for the newly seated council and regular business resumed.

Council and staff welcomed the new members and previewed a busy 2026 that will include a new city administrator, planned development projects and road work. A council member requested a follow‑up report listing the number of new homes and occupancy status in the last year; staff said they will prepare that report.