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Larry Lahossett, who identified himself as a local resident and author, told the council he has published a four-volume set titled Neighbors Bridal History from Madera and described his oral-history interviews. “I highly recommend the books. Again, they're available at Amazon.com,” Lahossett said.

John Stalker asked the council to “consider, draft, adopt, and publish a resolution opposing the mileage road tax.” Stalker said, based on his research, the tax would be implemented through vehicle registration and could impose “an additional charge on your registration of $700 to $1,000 dollars per year for your car,” and that such a cost “would present an undue economic and financial hardship” for many Madera families. He offered to meet with council members to review his research.

Monica Felix spoke as a private citizen and asked the council to “help consider supporting these young people and keeping them safe,” citing her work with Madera youth. Felix stated that immigrants have contributed large sums in taxes to the state and said immigrants “have paid $500,000,000,000 in state and local taxes,” and that they comprise roughly 80% of the city’s population under her characterization; these figures were presented by Felix as part of her appeal to the council to protect immigrant residents.

Council members did not take action on any of the public requests during the meeting. The council noted that items raised may be placed on a future agenda for formal consideration; in one instance, Felix was told the welcoming-city topic was not on that night’s agenda and encouraged to return when it is scheduled. Stalker’s request for a formal resolution opposing the mileage road tax was recorded as a public suggestion with no council motion or referral made at that time.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Madera City Council Meeting: February 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Three public commenters addressed the council during the public-comment period: a local author promoting oral-history books, a resident urging the council to oppose a proposed mileage road tax, and a resident asking the city to support immigrant and youth protections.","taxTitle","Madera City, Madera County, California","taxId",4596,"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},6324083,"Madera Council introduces ordinance and adopts resolution to raise purchasing thresholds after state law change",349,1738000,2087000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2339763-81dcb639fea572e134c14deefd7b8d7d&start=1738&end=2087","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2339763-81dcb639fea572e134c14deefd7b8d7d/thumbnail_1738000.jpg","/articles/6324083/Madera-City/Madera-County/California/Madera-Council-introduces-ordinance-and-adopts-resolution-to-raise-purchasing-thresholds-after-state-law-change","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6324083-82470de498ddd5722feefd79eb96d915/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198367&Signature=PWVG5-oR-CV9TXXs9yKosLZeqFlwV-70pQcoIsm~JHqfFwusyyz7EOqi2yjcCota1LepUnC1cZXHr737Ih7nGLymKYK9nSHrW-hl6wHK22QOGEJpaULahzWYEiukdlbVx~npOCv~SH7TWhGhfVc7pEywb16yjzj3ajuMU8bHJPfwluWIqNtLUBun2dSKOkdCXB9IJbzl3BXIHEE-cYFBAHHLjmDsaY0d9SxGhVitM4kfolM6UxYWVwDNqFAoXZLC9djWGQqAabIOVNO2mL5o9Nnt--ZWwCs68-1lPJ9tP8pr7WCZsY8zp7V80ga5ISA-kYKUJw1naZEixgg6YI4IHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Madera City Council on Feb. 19 introduced an ordinance to replace Chapter 4 of Title 2 of the Madera Municipal Code and adopted a resolution aligning the city’s purchasing thresholds with recent state changes under AB 2192.

Mike Lima, director of financial services, told the council the proposal updates the city’s purchasing procedures to match amendments to the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) enacted by Assembly Bill 2192, which took effect Jan. 1, 2025. “These are the most dramatic and sweeping changes since the last set that we adopted six months ago,” Lima said, summarizing the staff proposal and the thresholds table before the council.

The changes staff proposed would raise the informal and formal bidding thresholds used for public projects and increase the dollar amount the city manager may pre-approve without council approval. Lima explained the specific threshold shifts: the current under-$60,000 purchase authority would move to $75,000; the informal-bid band would increase from $60,000–$200,000 to $75,000–$220,000; and the formal bidding threshold would rise from over $200,000 to $220,000. Staff also recommended adjusting non-public-project purchasing thresholds to track CUPCCAA levels.

Council members asked no substantive follow-up questions and no members of the public spoke on the item. Council Member Montez moved to introduce the ordinance by title; Council Member Villegas seconded. The council waived full reading of the ordinance and voted to introduce it. After a brief procedural clarification about a companion resolution, Montez amended his motion to adopt the resolution contingent on the ordinance’s second reading; Villegas seconded that amended motion. The motion to adopt the resolution carried 4-0.

Under the council’s action, the ordinance was introduced (first reading) and the resolution was adopted so it will take effect automatically upon the ordinance’s second reading and final adoption. Lima told the council the ordinance will return for the second reading at the next meeting, and the purchasing policy changes will not be effective until the municipal code amendment is finalized.

The agenda packet and staff presentation referenced Title 2, Chapter 4 of the Madera Municipal Code and the city’s Administrative Policy No. 18 (Purchasing Policy). Staff said the changes aim to reduce staff purchasing burdens by aligning local thresholds with CUPCCAA, and to reflect AB 2192’s expanded definition of public project and increased bid-review authority for the state commission.","The City Council introduced an ordinance to replace Chapter 4 of Title 2 of the Madera Municipal Code and adopted a related resolution to increase purchasing thresholds to match changes made by state law AB 2192, with final adoption to return for a second reading.","actionData","errors"]

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Public commenters urge Madera Council to oppose proposed mileage road tax and to support immigrant residents

Madera Council introduces ordinance and adopts resolution to raise purchasing thresholds after state law change