Study shows Madera riders shifting to on‑demand services; council seeks equity safeguards A FlexLinks study presented May options for on‑demand microtransit to supplement or replace low‑performing bus segments. Council members supported exploring microtransit for some markets but emphasized protecting transit‑dependent riders and increasing outreach and language access.

Madera's transit future is shifting as city leaders explore on-demand microtransit options, but will they ensure equity for all riders?

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Caltrans project on Yosemite Avenue to begin May 15; downtown parking and access expected to be affected City engineering staff and Caltrans described a capital preventative-maintenance project on State Route 145 (Yosemite Avenue) starting May 15, including road diet elements, medians, bike lanes, new lighting and roundabouts. Staff warned downtown businesses may temporarily lose dozens of parking spaces and described outreach and mitigation steps.

Major upgrades are coming to Yosemite Avenue this May, but downtown businesses may face parking challenges—find out how this will impact you!

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Council hears Race Communications plan for citywide fiber build; staff flags temporary‑pole and vault impacts Race Communications described a phased fiber build to reach roughly 9,600 homes; city staff identified likely public complaints tied to temporary utility poles and vault boxes and sought council concurrence to proceed with encroachment permitting. Council gave staff a general nod to move forward while asking for continued coordination.

Madera City Council is set to transform connectivity with Race Communications' ambitious plan to bring fiber internet to 9,600 homes, but will temporary utility poles and vault boxes create community concerns?

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Madera City Council meeting roundup: unanimous votes on annexation, housing element, contracts and budget items Council unanimously approved initiation of annexation for Sienna Estates into CFD 2005‑01, adopted the housing element (conditionally compliant with HCD), approved the DWMP management agreement, awarded a Sunset Park design contract, amended the city manager employment agreement, and approved the EDC contribution; several public comments included opposition to a state mileage tax.

The Madera City Council made waves with unanimous votes on key issues, including annexation plans and a new housing element, all while addressing community concerns.

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Council approves $194,268.22 city contribution to Madera County EDC; director reports potential 212 layoffs at local winery Council approved the city’s $194,268.22 share of the Madera County Economic Development Commission’s FY 2026‑27 budget. MCEDC director Christina Gallagher reported recent local developments, including a WARN notice indicating about 212 jobs potentially affected at a winery; the director said she is coordinating with workforce partners.

Madera's council just approved a significant budget allocation as a local winery faces potential layoffs of 212 workers—what's next for the community?

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Madera council adopts housing element update; HCD had issued conditional compliance The council adopted the 2024–2032 housing element after consultants said HCD issued a letter of conditional compliance; the plan identifies RHNA capacity (6,240 units), rezones for 82 parcels (123.4 acres), density increases for R‑2/R‑3 zones and 27 implementation programs to meet state requirements.

Madera City Council just approved a groundbreaking housing element update, paving the way for 6,240 new units and significant density increases!

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Madera council approves management agreement for domestic well mitigation program, capping typical reimbursements at $35,000 The City Council approved a management agreement among local GSAs to operate a Domestic Well Mitigation Program that uses a four‑phase application process, a $100 application fee, and typical reimbursements up to $35,000 paid directly to preapproved drillers; staff and council discussed connecting properties near city water mains instead of drilling new wells.

Madera City Council just approved a groundbreaking Domestic Well Mitigation Program to assist homeowners with dry wells, offering reimbursements up to $35,000!

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Madera approves $145,000 for two replacement wastewater aeration gearboxes Council authorized purchasing two replacement gearboxes for oxidation ditches at the wastewater treatment plant after staff presented operational challenges and multiple projects under way; delivery is expected in about six months and installation requires only days.

Madera City Council just approved a $145,000 investment for new gearboxes at the wastewater treatment plant, crucial for keeping operations running smoothly amidst multiple ongoing projects!

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Madera council authorizes irrigation assessment at municipal golf course Council approved hiring a consultant to audit the 30‑year‑old irrigation and pump systems at Madera Municipal Golf Course, with preliminary consultant estimates of $10,000–$15,000 and funding identified from the golf course capital improvement fund.

Madera City Council is taking a critical step to assess the aging irrigation system at the Municipal Golf Course, ensuring safety and efficiency for years to come.

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Madera council approves street repair contract, allocates funds for 2025 water plan and adds MLK proclamation Council awarded a contract to QA Contractors for permanent paving/slurry work tied to several street repair programs, authorized up to $75,000 for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, and approved the 2026 proclamations list with a Martin Luther King Jr. proclamation added.

Madera City Council just greenlit crucial contracts for street repairs and boosted funds for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, including a new proclamation honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

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Madera council adopts mitigated negative declaration for Northeast water storage tank and transmission main The council unanimously adopted a CEQA mitigated negative declaration and mitigation monitoring program for a project that would build a 2.5 million‑gallon water tank, booster pump station and about 2.5 miles of transmission main; staff noted mitigation for biological, tribal and geologic resources and one comment from the Department of Fish and Game.

Madera City Council has taken a significant step forward by approving a new 2.5 million-gallon water storage tank project that promises to enhance water supply while prioritizing environmental safeguards.

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Madera council approves mayor pro tem appointment, annexation, salary ordinance introduction and AV purchase; adopts 2026 meeting calendar 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 City Council made headlines by unanimously appointing a new mayor pro tem and approving significant community updates, including a new audio-visual system and salary adjustments for council members.

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Madera council honors Councilwoman Elsa Mejia with Mexican government’s Mexicanos Distinguidos award Madera City Council presented Councilwoman Elsa Mejia with a proclamation after she received the Mexican government’s Mexicanos Distinguidos recognition for community leadership and advocacy for indigenous and farm‑worker communities. State and consulate representatives joined the ceremony.

Councilwoman Elsa Mejia was celebrated at the Madera City Council for receiving the prestigious Mexicanos Distinguidos award, recognizing her tireless advocacy for indigenous communities and cultural ties.

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