Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Vice-Mayor Cara Pellegrini.
1. Roll Call
  
  Present: Vice-Mayor Cara Pellegrini, Councilmember Pamela Bulahan, Councilmember Aleida Suarez, Councilmember Terri Hupfer
  
  Staff Present: Interim City Manager, Jon Kennedy - Finance Director, Jessica Bigby - Public Works Director, Jory Hadden - Fire Chief, Michael Mimiaga
Selection of Mayor and Vice-Mayor due to City Council Vacancy - Mayor Kent
A motion was made to select Councilmember Suarez as Mayor and Vice-Mayor Pellegini to remain as Vice Mayor. - There were no public comments
Vice-Mayor Cara Pellegrini motioned to approve. Councilmember Pamela Bulahan seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
4 In Favor 0 Opposed
Abstained Absent Recused
Public Comments
None
Consent Agenda
1. Approve Minutes for the December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting
2. Ratification of the Payment of General & Sewer Fund Warrants
Item 4B was tabled to the next meeting.
Councilmember Pamela Bulahan motioned to approve. Councilmember Terri Hupfer seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
4 In Favor 0 Opposed
Abstained Absent Recused
Appointment of Representative and Alternate to the Sacramento Transportation Authority Governing Board
A motion was made to appoint Pam Bulahan as the representative to the Sacramento Transportation Authority Governing Board.
Vice-Mayor Cara Pellegrini motioned to approve. Councilmember Aleida Suarez seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye Vice-Mayor Cara Pellegrini Aye Councilmember Pamela Bulahan Aye Councilmember Aleida Suarez Aye Councilmember Terri Hupfer
Bank Account Signature Authorization and Removal
Mayor Suarez, Vice Mayor Pellegrini and Interim City Manager, Jon Kennedy to be the signers of all bank accounts.
Vice-Mayor Cara Pellegrini motioned to approve. Councilmember Pamela Bulahan seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye Vice-Mayor Cara Pellegrini Aye Councilmember Pamela Bulahan Aye Councilmember Aleida Suarez Aye Councilmember Terri Hupfer
Second Reading and Adoption of Historic Preservation Ordinance Amendment
Public comment was made by Paul Cantelli, John Randolph and Lori Kent. Council and staff discussed the item, which included Interim City Manager asking 2 members of the IHPRB if they would still consider assisting, but there was limited interest.
Vice-Mayor Cara Pellegrini motioned to approve. Councilmember Aleida Suarez seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye Vice-Mayor Cara Pellegrini Aye Councilmember Aleida Suarez Aye Councilmember Terri Hupfer Nay Councilmember Pamela Bulahan
Staffing Update
Finance Director and Interim City Manager gave an update on current staffing, including the need for IT maintenance, a recent reduction in workforce of the Deputy City Clerk/Code Enforcement officer position. Intereim City Manager mentioned that code enforcement is still ongoing.
Sidewalk ADA Project Update
The Finance Director gave an update on the ADA Sidewalk project.
Department Reports
1. Public Works
  
  Report received
2. Fire Department
  
  Reports received and Vice Mayor Pellegrini offered praise for all the hard work the fire department staff has done the last year, especially given the circumstances this time last year. And thanks staff for joining Pulse Point.
City Council Communications / Reports
Councilmember Hupfer gave an update on the Cal Recycle audit efforts
Councilmember Bulahan attended the SACOG Land Use Committee
Vice Mayor Pellegrini gave update on her research of ordinances in different areas, with an emphasis on sewer ordinances.
Mayor Suarez reported similar activity regarding ordinance research, including sewer, infrastructure and public safety. She plans to attend the upcoming Delta Protection Commission meeting
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 7:28PM