The Selma City Council recessed into closed session on Sept. 19, 2025, to consider matters under Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) and a public employee appointment pursuant to Government Code section 54957 for the position titled city manager, the council announced at the start of a special meeting held at 10:03 a.m. in Selma City Council Chambers, 1710 Decker St.

The closed session followed a roll call showing Councilmember Avalos, Councilmember Oseguera, Councilmember Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Guerra and Mayor Robertson present. The meeting host told members of the public how to raise their hands to speak during public comment and noted that speakers were asked to limit remarks to three minutes; no public speakers were recorded in the transcript before the closed-session recess.

The council stated that the city attorney would provide an oral report regarding the closed session. The meeting transcript documents the council's announcement that it would recess into closed session; the transcript does not record any public votes or formal actions taken on the item.

The meeting included teleconference access (phone number (301) 715-8592, webinar ID 89168645005). Any reportable actions resulting from the closed session would be subject to the council's subsequent public disclosures and minutes, as required by law.