City Council meeting was conducted in accordance with California Governor Newsom's Executive Orders N-20-20 and N-35-20 and COVID-19 pandemic protocols. This meeting was open to the public with limited capacity seating.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR HYBRID MEETING
(ZOOM AND IN PERSON)
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, February 28, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.
Mailing Address: Ceres City Hall, 2720 Second Street, Ceres, CA 95307-3292 Phone: (209) 538-5700 Fax: (209) 538-5780
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Javier Lopez called the February 28, 2022 Regular City Council meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Mayor: Javier Lopez
Vice Mayor: Bret Silveira
Council Members: James Casey, Linda Ryno, Mike Kline
INVOCATION
Provided by Pastor Chris Henry, Valley Christian Center.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Javier Lopez
PRESENTATIONS
A. StanCOG's presentation of the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy.
Isael Ojeda, Senior Planner, for StanCOG made the presentation.
B. Recreation Services Department Annual Report. (Chavez) Recreation Manager Joey Chavez made the presentation.
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Mr. Gene Yeakley commented in regards to funeral services.
C. Proclamation Recognizing the City's 104th Birthday (Mayor) Mayor Lopez presented the Proclamation.
Mr. Lee Brandt commented on the lack of notification of the 104 year recognition and inquired on the status of the centennial monument.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes).
Mr. Lee Brandt inquired about the 100 year monument dedication.
Mr. Gene Yeakley provided suggestions for the March 18th Goal Setting meeting.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
None.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered routine in nature and will be enacted by a single motion unless otherwise requested by an individual Council Member or public for special consideration.
Otherwise, the recommendation of staff will be accepted and acted upon by roll call vote.
1. Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the February 28, 2022 City Council meeting was posted on Wednesday February 23, 2022. (Nayares-Perez) Waive Readings. All Readings of Ordinances and resolutions are waived. (Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title). (Nayares-Perez)
Approval of Minutes (Nayares-Perez)
a. Minutes of January 10, 2022 Regular City Council meeting.
Register of Audited Demands for Period covering February 9, 2022 through February 14, 2022. (Dias)
5. General Correspondence - Information Only
a. Public Works Monthly Report for January 2022. (Royal) b. Redevelopment & Economic Development Department Monthly Report - December & January. (Sims)
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6. Resolution No. 2022-09, authorizing a Budget Amendment and Authorizing the City Manager to sign a purchase order to Turf Star Western for the purchase of a Toro Lawn Mower for the Parks Division. (Royal)
7. Resolution No. 2022-10, authorizing the acceptance of $22,924.95 of donated funds for the purchase of a 2022 Harley Davidson Police Motorcycle and appropriation of the donated funds to Mitchell's Harley Davidson. (Collins)
8. Resolution No. 2022-11, authorizing the Submittal of Applications to CalRecycle for Grants and Payment Programs and Authorizing the City Manager or his/her Designee to Sign all Necessary Documents. (Royal)
Item 4 was pulled by Council Member Kline; items 6 and 7 were pulled by Council Member Ryno for discussion.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Kline, seconded by Council Member Ryno, to approve items 1-3, 5 and 8. 5/0/0 Motion passes see below by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Casey, Ryno, Kline, Silvera, Mayor Lopez NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
CONSIDERATION OF ITEM(S) PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Item 4/Council Member Kline
Council Member Kline inquired on why CSG Consultants were used for fire inspections when the contract with the City of Modesto includes fire inspections.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Kline, seconded by Council Member Ryno, to approve Item 4. 5/0/0 Motion passes see below by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Casey, Kline, Ryno, Silvera, Mayor Lopez NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
Item 6/Council Member Ryno
City Council discussed contracting of mowing services versus purchase of a mower.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by_ Council Member Kline, to approve Resolution 2022-09. 4/1/0 Motion passes see below by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Casey, Kline, Silveira, Mayor Lopez NOES: 0 Council Members: Ryno
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
Item 7/Council Member Ryno
Council Member Ryno inquired about the legal acceptance of a monetary donation from a business. City Attorney Tom Hallinan confirmed the donation is allowed. 3 City Council Minutes
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Ryno, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, to approve Resolution 2022-10. 5/0/0 Motion passes see below by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Casey, Kline, Ryno, Silveira, Mayor Lopez NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Resolution No. 2022-12, Approving Amendments to the Salary Range for the Chief of Police (J91), and the Salary Range for Department Heads (J89). (Terrazas) Interim City Manager Alex Terrazas provided a brief overview of the item.
Council Member Ryno asked for clarification on the impact to general fund for fiscal years 2022, 2023 and 2024.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Council Member Ryno, to approve Resolution 2022-12. 5/0/0 Motion passes see below by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Casey, Kline, Ryno, Silveira, Mayor Lopez NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
10. Resolution No. 2022-13, Opposing Initiative 21-0042A1, the Taxpayer Protection ano Government Accountability Act. (lerrazas)
Interim City Manager Alex Terrazas provided a brief overview of the item.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Council Member Kline, to approve Resolution 2022-12. 5/0/0 Motion passes see below by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Casey, Kline, Ryno, Silveira, Mayor Lopez NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
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COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
Council Members request to have an agenda item placed on a future agenda. (Pursuant to Chapter 2- City Council Meetings, J-8 City Council Referrals/Determination of Items for Agenda.) None.
REPORTS
At this time, any Council Members or City Staff will make an announcement, or report briefly on his or her activities. • Council Member Ryno commented on her appreciation for the quick response by staff for cleaning graffiti at Strawberry Park.
• Public Comment: Mr. John Warren thanked staff for their work and spoke in favor of cameras in the parks.
• Council Member Silvera announced the Concerts in the Park event and recognized the fire departments team effort in containing the fire at the recycle center. • Interim City Manager Terrazas commented that a true example of "together we achieve" was the cleanup of Strawberry Park's graffiti. • Police Chief Richard Collins announced that the Police Department was recognized by the Special Olympics for their effort in raising $64,000, making them the number one fundraiser in California.
• Director of Community Development Christopher Hoem introduced Anthony Sims, the new Redevelopment and Economic Development Manager, who expressed his gratitude for the opportunity work for the City of Ceres.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on March 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in the Community Center at 2701 Fourth Street, Ceres, CA There being no further business, Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
Javier Lopez, Mayor
Gustin Açn
By Cristina Aguilar, Deputy City Clerk
for Annabelle Aguilar, CMC, City Clerk
Consistent with Council Policy, the minutes referenced above are in Action Format. The complete recording of the meeting can be viewed at https://www.ci.ceres.ca.us/agendacenter 5