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The City of Madera is committed to providing transparent, accessible, and meaningful opportunities for the public to participate in local government. This page serves as a central resource for City meetings, including information on how public meetings work, how to participate, and where to access agendas and meeting materials.

Use the links on this page to view upcoming and past agendas for City Council, boards, commissions, committees, and other public meetings.

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Find a Meeting

Meeting agendas, agenda packets, minutes, and related materials are available below. Meeting information is organized by board, commission, and committee to help the public easily locate upcoming meetings and review documents.

Each agenda includes the meeting date, time, location, participation instructions, and information regarding public comment opportunities.

Boards, Commissions & Committees

ADA Advisory Council – Agendas
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission – Agendas & Reports
Civil Service Commission – Agendas
Housing Authority of the City of Madera – Board Agendas
Loan Review Committee – Agendas
Mayor & City Council – 2026 Meeting Schedule | Agendas & Meetings
Madera Public Financing Authority – Agendas
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board – Agendas
Planning Commission – Agendas & Meetings
Successor Agency – Agendas
Transit Advisory Board – Agendas
Youth Commission – Agendas

How Public Meetings Work

Public meetings provide an opportunity for community members to observe City business, provide input, and participate in discussions regarding matters considered by the City.

Public meetings are generally held in the City Council Chambers at Madera City Hall:

Madera City Hall
Council Chambers
205 W. 4th Street
Madera, CA 93637

Members of the public may participate by attending meetings in person or, when available, through remote participation options such as Zoom.

Meeting agendas include specific instructions for attending, joining remotely, and providing public comment.

How to Participate

Attend In Person

Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings in person at the Madera City Hall Council Chambers.

Please review the meeting agenda for the meeting date, time, location, and any additional instructions.

Participate Remotely

When remote participation is available, members of the public may join the meeting using the electronic meeting information provided in the meeting agenda.

Remote participants may provide public comment using the instructions included in the agenda, which may include online participation instructions or a designated phone number.

Provide Public Comment

Members of the public may comment on agenda items during meetings. Public comment procedures and instructions are included in each meeting agenda.

Written comments or materials submitted for consideration should follow the instructions provided for the applicable meeting.

Email Comments: Email your written comments to cityclerkinfo@madera.gov.

Watch Meetings

When available, live broadcasts and recordings of public meetings may be accessed through the City’s website.

Live Meetings: Meetings may be viewed and accessed remotely by clicking the Zoom link provided on the agenda, available on the Meetings & Agendas page.

Past Council Meetings: Click the “Video” link on the Meetings & Agendas page to view recordings of past Council meetings, typically available within 24 hours after a meeting has concluded.

Meeting Information & Public Records

Meeting agendas, agenda packets, minutes, and related documents are made available to support public review and participation.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council within 72 hours of a meeting regarding an agenda item will be available for public inspection at:

City Clerk’s Office
205 W. 4th Street
Madera, CA 93637

Meeting-related documents will also be made available on the City website at www.madera.gov. For questions or concerns, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerkinfo@madera.gov.

The California Public Records Act (CPRA), Government Code Section 6250 et seq., grants the public the right to access records maintained by state and local agencies in the normal course of business. Some records, however, may be exempt from disclosure under state law.

To submit a Public Records Request, please use the City’s online request form: Submit a Public Records Request Online.

Accessibility & Accommodations

The meeting facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Requests for accommodations that support participation in public meetings, including signing services, assistive listening devices, accessible electronic formats, or alternative formats for agendas and reports, may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office.

Requests may be made by:

Phone: (559) 661-5405
Email: cityclerkinfo@madera.gov

Individuals who are hearing impaired may call:

711 or 1-800-735-2929 for TTY Relay Service

Requests may also be mailed or delivered to:

City of Madera
Attn: City Clerk
205 W. 4th Street
Madera, CA 93637

The City requests that accommodation requests be submitted as soon as practicable, as additional time may be required to arrange or provide requested services. At least seventy-two (72) hours’ notice prior to a meeting is requested but not required.

When submitting a request, please provide sufficient information for the City to evaluate the nature of the request and available accommodations. Please include appropriate contact information in case additional discussion is needed regarding the requested accommodation.

Questions

For questions regarding meeting agendas, public comment procedures, or the conduct of a meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office:

Phone: (559) 661-5405
Email: cityclerkinfo@madera.gov

Meeting Guidelines

Please silence or turn off cell phones and electronic devices while meetings are in session.

The City may provide additional information regarding meeting procedures, remote participation, or technical issues as needed.