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
MEETING
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
(via ZOOM and in person)
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, June 13, 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 Lopez called the June 13, 2022 meeting to order.
ROLL CALL - Present:
Mayor: Javier Lopez
Vice Mayor: Brett Silvera (District 3)
Council Members: James Casey (District 1) and Mike Kline (District 4) Note: District 2 - Vacant
District 1 - District 2 - District 4 - District 3 - Mayor Lopez Councilmember Casey Vacant Councilmember Kline Vice Mayor Silveira Present Present Present Present
INVOCATION
Provided by Pastor Kaitlyn Haley-Deisher, Ceres Valley View Church of Nazarene.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lopez.
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PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation for 75th Anniversary of Society for disABILITIES.
Mayor Lopez presented a Proclamation to Executive Director Cathy Mendoza of the Society for disABILITIES in honor of their 75th Anniversary.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes).
David King spoke regarding traffic concerns of speeding/reckless driving near his residence and the need for more enforcement.
David Pratt spoke regarding water usage notices and water wasters.
Ray Smith spoke regarding the need for the City to work together with affected ranchette owners on construction issues related to the Safe Routes to School Morgan Road Corridor Improvements project.
Gene Yeakley inquired as to if City services might be reduced due to fuel price increases, commended the use of ARPA funding for cleanup by West Coast Arborists, and requested an apology from City Council related to the May 9, 2022 City Council meeting.
Jose Gonzalez spoke regarding the Safe Routes to School Morgan Road Corridor Improvement project related to his family being evicted by their landlord and asked for project timelines.
John Osgood spoke regarding Measure H Committee vacancies and meeting process.
Maria Castillo spoke regarding traffic concerns and the need for more police officers.
Rosalinda Vierra spoke regarding changes in the City Clerk's office, Measure H Committee vacancies, and traffic concerns.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
None
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
No Council conflicts were declared.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the June 13, 2022 City Council meeting was posted on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (Interim City Clerk)
2. 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). (Interim City Clerk)
3. Approval of Minutes (Interim City Clerk)
a. Minutes of the May 4, 2022 Special City Council meeting and the May 23, 2022 Regular City Council meeting.
4. Register of Audited Demands for Period covering May 18, 2022 through June 1, 2022. (Dias)
5. General Correspondence - Information Only
a. Redevelopment & Economic Development Department Activities Report - Month of April. (Sims)
6. Resolution No. 2022-55, Awarding the Construction Contract for Safe Routes to School Morgan Road Corridor Improvements to United Pavement Maintenance Inc., Authorizing a Budget Amendment, Authorizing a 7% Contingency, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract. (Waugh) Resolution No. 2022-56, Approving the FY 2022-2023 Project List to be Funded with Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), "The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017". (Waugh)
8. Resolution No. 2022-57, Approving the use of ARPA funds to allocate up to $200,000 in the Ceres RAD Card Program. (Sims)
9. Resolution No. 2022-58, Approving the Annual Report of the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area (CDRA) for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and Setting a Public Hearing for June 27, 2022 to consider approving the Levy Assessment for CDRA Activities and Projects. (Sims)
10. Resolution No. 2022-59, Approve the Electric Vehicle Charging Station License Agreement with the Turlock Irrigation District and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract. (Royal)
11. Resolution No. 2022-60, Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding for service between the City of Ceres, the City of Modesto, the City of Turlock, and the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District. (Wise)
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12. Resolution No. 2022-61, Approving the use of ARPA funds to purchase three (3) Speed Trailers and authorizing staff to move forward with the purchase. (Collins)
13. Resolution No. 2022-62, Approving the Improvement Agreement and Recordation of the Subdivision Map for the Northeast Corner of Hatch & Herndon development.
Items 4, 6, 10, and 11 were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Kline.
Item 12 was removed by Ceres resident Gene Yeakley.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Kline, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving items 1 - 3, 5, 7 - 9, and 13. Motion carries 4/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silveira
Yes Yes Yes Yes
CONSIDERATION OF ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Item 4: Removed for Separate Consideration by Councilmember Kline Councilmember Kline spoke regarding the demand register highlighting expenditures made for items/contracts that give staff the tools they need to operate in an efficient manner.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Kline, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving Item 4. Motion carries 4/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silveira
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Item 6: Removed for Separate Consideration by Councilmember Kline Councilmember Kline spoke regarding project design and alternatives.
Council and staff discussion included project design as part of the General Plan, possible alternatives, and funding restrictions/deadlines.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment.
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John Warren spoke regarding timeliness of bringing projects forward.
David Pratt spoke regarding meeting process.
Ray Smith spoke regarding project timelines/improvements/alternatives and the need for improved communication with residents.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included increasing communication with residents affected by the project.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Mayor Lopez, approving Item 6, Resolution No. 2022-55. Motion carries 3/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silveira
No Yes Yes Yes
Item 10: Removed for Separate Consideration by Councilmember Kline Councilmember Kline spoke regarding project design and potential alternatives so as not to use prime space in front of the building.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment.
John Warren spoke regarding the potential for moving the location of the transformer.
David Pratt spoke regarding meeting process.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Kline, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, tabling Item 10, Resolution No. 2022-59, until alternatives are brought forward. Motion carries 4/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silveira
Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Item 11: Removed for Separate Consideration by Councilmember Kline Councilmember Kline spoke regarding the benefits of the training grounds located at Fire Station No. 17 and inquired as to annual maintenance/utility costs.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Kline, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving Item 11, Resolution No. 2022-60. Motion carries 4/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silveira
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Item 12: Removed for Separate Consideration by Ceres Resident Gene Yeakley Gene Yeakley inquired as to the purchase of the new speed trailers, associated technology, and existing speed trailers/usage.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included speed trailers/cameras that can take pictures of offending drivers/vehicles and issuance of tickets.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Kline, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving Item 12, Resolution No. 2022-61. Motion carries 4/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silveira
Yes Yes Yes Yes
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No items scheduled.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Lopez announced that staff has requested the public hearing for Item 14, consideration of Resolution No. 2022-63, Approving the Engineer's Annual Report, Confirming the Assessment and Ordering the Levy for the 1987 Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, be continued to the June 27, 2022 City Council Meeting.
14. Public hearing to consider Resolution No. 2022-63, Approving the Engineer's Annual Report, Confirming the Assessment and Ordering the Levy for the 1987 Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Mayor Lopez opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed the public hearing.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silvera, seconded by Councilmember Kline, continuing Item 14, Resolution No. 2022-63, to the June 27, 2022, City Council Meeting. Motion carries 4/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silveira
Yes Yes Yes Yes
15. Finance Director, Leticia Dias, presented the staff report on Resolution No. 2022- 64, Adopting the Annual Budget for the City of Ceres for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year, Approving Positions for Fiscal Year 2022/2023, and Resolution No. 2022-65, Adopting Appropriations Limitations for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
Council discussion included an explanation for budget increases in contract services and an obligation to the citizens of Ceres to have balanced budgets in the future without the use of ARPA funding.
Mayor Lopez opened the public hearing.
John Warren spoke regarding sending the budget document back to staff for revision, Council only approving a balanced budget, and potential additional funding from property taxes in future budgets.
Dave Pratt spoke regarding unbalanced state, federal, and local budgets.
Maria Castillo inquired as to where she could get a copy of the budget.
Mayor Lopez closed the public hearing.
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Council and staff discussion included increased expenditures, future budget considerations due to effects of COVID and inflation, ARPA funding/expenditures, and the reserve balance.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Mayor Lopez, approving Item 15, Resolution No. 2022-64. Motion carries 3/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silveira
No Yes Yes Yes
NEW BUSINESS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
Pallet Yard Report regarding any prior business license held and any prior tax revenue received by the City of Ceres (requested by Councilmember Kline) Action: Council consensus was reached to move forward with the item at a later meeting, as no objections were expressed. The item will move forward.
REPORTS
At this time, any Council Members or City Staff will make an announcement, or report briefly on his or her activities.
• City Council
Councilmember Casey announced an upcoming presentation on homelessness by Chairman Brad Hawn of the Stanislaus Homeless Алао ть мо т 2021 Alliance at the June 27, 2022 Council meeting. Councilmember Casey also apologized to Gene Yeakley for events at the May 9, 2022 City Council meeting.
Vice Mayor Silveira provided information about the Stanislaus Regional Water Authority (SRWA) and encouraged citizens to follow the SWRA Facebook page and to take a look at the facility. Vice Mayor Silvera also provided information about the Concerts in the Park series and encouraged attendance.
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• City Manager Alex Terrazas announced that applications are being accepted to serve on the Measure H Committee and provided relevant information. Mr.
Terrazas also introduced Delilah Vasquez, Human Resources Director for the City of Ceres.
Mayor Lopez held a moment of silence in remembrance of City of Ceres employee, Robert Ball.
CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVLAUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Attorney
Mayor Lopez announced the item; there were no public comments.
REPORTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Tom Hallinan reported that direction was given to staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on June 27, 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 8:39 p.m.
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Kellie E. Weaver, Interim City Clerk
Consistent with Council Policy, the minutes referenced above are in Action Format. The complete recording of the meeting can be viewed at http://www.ci.ceres.ca.us/ agenda center