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 27, 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 27, 2022 meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present:
Mayor: Javier Lopez
Vice Mayor: Bret Silvera (District 3)
Councilmembers: James Casey (District 1) and Mike Kline (District 4) Note: District 2 - Vacant
District 1 District 2 District 4 District 3
Councilmember Vacant Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Kline Silveira
Present - Present Present Present
INVOCATION
Provided by Pastor Jim Stochl, Harvest Presbyterian Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lopez.
Mayor Lopez announced a correction to Consent Calendar item 17 on the agenda.
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PRESENTATIONS
A. Stanislaus Homeless Strategic Plan Implementation by Chairman of the Stanislaus Homeless Alliance Brad Hawn.
Council discussion included timing of the Point in Time (PIT) count, statistics related to the number of homeless in Stanislaus county, tracking of the homeless population, and youth programs.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment.
John Warren spoke regarding a statewide database.
Rosalinda Vierra spoke regarding wrap around services and potential funding sources.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
B. The Retail Coach Presentation by Project Director Austin Farmer Council discussion included receiving a list of potential businesses interested in coming to Ceres, developer preferences in types and sizes of properties they are interested in obtaining, and potential opportunities with the former Walmart site.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
C. State Water Emergency Regulation presentation by Public Works Superintendent Karen Morgan.
Karen Morgan, Public Works Superintendent provided information about the current state of California's water supply, drought, and resources.
Mayor Lopez opened public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes)
Chance Condit spoke regarding the recently passed tax sharing agreement by the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors and mentioned his attendance at Ceres' Concert in the Park.
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David Pratt spoke regarding anonymity in making reports to the City, requested trees not be planted on corners and next to sidewalks, as well as maintenance of such.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
None.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
No Council conflicts were declared.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items 7 and 8 were removed by Ceres resident, David Pratt.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Mayor Lopez, approving items 1 - 6 and 9 - 17. Motion carried 3/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor
Casey Kline Silveira Lopez
Yes No Yes Yes
Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the June 27, 2022 City Council meeting was posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (Interim City Clerk) 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)
Approval of Minutes of the June 13, 2022 Regular City Council meeting. (Interim City Clerk)
4. Register of Audited Demands for Period covering June 7, 2022 through June 15, 2022. (Dias)
5. General Correspondence - Information Only
a. Public Works monthly report for May 2022 (Royal)
Resolution No. 2022-66, Awarding a Landscaping and Janitorial Maintenance Contract with EMTS, Inc. to perform Landscape Maintenance Services for Smyrna
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Park, River Bluff Park, and City rights-of-way, Authorizing a Budget Amendment, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract. (Royal)
7. Removed for separate consideration.
Removed for separate consideration.
Resolution No. 2022-69, Authorizing Staff to submit an application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership to reimburse up to fifty percent (50%) of the purchase cost of ballistic vests for the Police Department. (Collins)
10. Resolution No. 2022-70, Authorizing the City Manager to approve a Purchase Order with Shape, Inc. for the purchase of a FLYGT Pump for the Tranquil Storm Lift Station. (Royal)
11. Resolution No. 2022-71, Authorizing the City to Continue Teleconferenced Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 Allowing the City to Continue a Hybrid Virtual Meeting Environment. (Interim City Clerk)
12. Resolution No. 2022-72, Approving an Update to the Ceres Economic Development Strategic Plan to be completed by Chabin Concepts, Inc. (Sims)
13. Resolution No. 2022-73, Approving the use of ARPA funds for a sole source purchase of two (2) LIFEPAC 15 monitors/defibrillators and authorizing staff to move forward with the purchase. (Wise)
14. Resolution No. 2022-74, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Three-Year Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with Stanislaus County for Participation in the Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Consortium for Fiscal Years 2023-2026. (Hoem)
15. Resolution No. 2022-75, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a One-Year Consortium Agreement with Stanislaus County for Participation in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Consortium for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Resolution No. 2022-76, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Three-Year Consortium Agreement with Stanislaus County for Participation in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Consortium for Fiscal Years 2023-2026. (Hoem)
16. Resolution No. 2022-77, Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract (MOU) with Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) for the suballocation Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Funds. (Hoem)
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17. Resolution No. 2022-78, Authorizing the Selection of JJACPA, Inc. to Perform the Annual Audit of the City of Ceres and Its Component Units for Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2022. (Dias)
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar items 7 and 8 were handled concurrently.
Item 7: Removed for separate consideration by Ceres resident, David Pratt Resolution No. 2022-67, Approving the use of ARPA funds to purchase ten (10) additional all-in-one MDCs for Police vehicles and authorizing staff to move forward with the purchase. (Frederick)
David Pratt inquired as to number of police vehicles in the Police Department's fleet.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Mayor Lopez, approving item 7. Motion carried 3/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor
Casey Kline Silveira Lopez
Yes No Yes Yes
Item 8: Removed for separate consideration by Ceres resident, David Pratt Resolution No. 2022-68, Approving the use of ARPA funds to purchase thirty (30) new Cradlepoint wireless routers for Police vehicles and authorizing staff to move forward with the purchase. (Frederick)
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Mayor Lopez, approving item 8. Motion carried 3/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor
Casey Kline Silvera Lopez
Yes No Yes Yes
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
18. Resolution No. 2022-59, Approving the Electric Vehicle Charging Station License Agreement with the Turlock Irrigation District and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract. (Royal)
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Council discussion included the location preferences and number of charging stations.
James Piersma, TID representative, responded with information related to the charging station being a pilot program and that only one station is being planned for at this time.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
John Warren spoke regarding whether Turlock Irrigation District (TID) could expand by adding additional charging stations.
Gene Yeakley inquired as to project funding and requested the project area be returned to its original state.
Rosalinda Vierra inquired if one of the proposed locations would be better suited for future expansion.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Action: Resolution No. 2022-59, Approving the Electric Vehicle Charging Station License Agreement with the Turlock Irrigation District and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract (selecting site 1) was introduced by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Councilmember Kline, and carried 4/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor
Casey Kline Silveira Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Yes
PUBLIC HEARING
19. Continued from the June 23, 2022 City Council Meeting.
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. (Waugh)
Engineering Services Director/City Engineer, Kevin Waugh, presented the staff report.
Mayor Lopez opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed the public hearing.
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Action: 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. was introduced by Councilmember Kline, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, and carried 4/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor
Casey Kline Silveira Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Yes
20. Resolution 2022-79, Establishing the Annual Assessment Levy for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year on the businesses in the Downtown Area defined in the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Board (DRAB) Annual Report for the activities and programs of the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Board for Fiscal Year 2022-
23. (Sims)
Redevelopment and Economic Development Manager, Anthony Sims, presented the staff report.
Mayor Lopez opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed the public hearing.
Action: Resolution No. 2022-79, Establishing the Annual Assessment Levy for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year on the businesses in the Downtown Area defined in the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Board (CDRAB) Annual Report for the activities and programs of the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Board for Fiscal Year 2022-23 was introduced by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Councilmember Casey, and carried 3/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor
Casey Kline Silveira Lopez
Yes No Yes Yes
NEW BUSINESS
21. Resolution No. 2022-80, Approving a supplemental "Year 3 Optional Contract Extension" with The Retail Coach to provide ongoing Recruitment of Retailers an Developers for an additional 12 months as part of a Retail Recruitment Development Strategy for Ceres and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. (Sims)
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Redevelopment and Economic Development Manager, Anthony Sims, presented the staff report.
Council discussion included the desire to receive quarterly reports and/or one-on- one meetings to be updated on retail recruitment efforts.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Action: Resolution No. 2022-80, Approving a supplemental "Year 3 Optional Contract Extension" with The Retail Coach to provide ongoing Recruitment of Retailers and Developers for an
additional 12 months as part of a Retail Recruitment &
Development Strategy for Ceres and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement was introduced by Vice Mayor
Silveira, seconded by Mayor Lopez, and carried 3/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor
Casey Kline Silveira Lopez
Yes No Yes Yes
DISCUSSION ITEMS
22. Traffic Calming Analysis Report: Canyon Drive
Engineering Services Director/City Engineer Kevin Waugh presented the staff report.
Council discussion included potential for installing speed cushions, pricing, and timing of installation.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
David King spoke regarding employee efforts for installation of yellow striping, traffic issues related to texting and speeding, and to empowering citizens with enforcement.
George Yeakley spoke regarding traffic safety issues and the potential to use Botts' dots as a means of calming traffic.
John Warren spoke regarding installation of traffic signs at various locations to assist in slowing traffic.
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Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
23. Pallet Yard Report (Requested by Councilmember Kline) City Manager Terrazas presented information indicating the pallet yard does not have a business license with the City of Ceres and no sales tax payment record.
Additionally, he noted City staff is working with an auditor to determine any additional status and potential for imposing charges for back taxes.
New Referrals:
(Requested by Councilmember Kline)
Request for future councilmember referrals included Councilmember Kline's request for Council to readdress and reconsider Resolution 2022-55, Safe Routes to School contract.
Action: No action will be taken. Council consensus was not achieved due to the following 2/2 vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor
Casey Kline Silveira Lopez
Yes Yes No No
(Requested by Vice Mayor Silvera)
Request staff to explore options with relocating City Hall to a new or existing building and to include potential costs.
REPORTS
At this time, any Councilmembers or City Staff will make an announcement or report briefly on his or her activities.
• City Council
Vice Mayor Silvera spoke regarding Ceres' Concert in the Park and commented on the positive turnout each week, food vendors, and great music.
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding improving communication between City staff and the community.
• City Manager
City Manager Terrazas introduced City of Ceres' newly hired City Clerk, Fallon Martin.
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• Departments
Police Captain, Patrick Crane, spoke regarding the kickoff of the fireworks campaign. • County Supervisor
County Supervisor, Chance Condit, spoke under the "Citizen Communications" section of the agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
24. Liability Claims, Cal. Gov't Code §54956.95
"For the purposes of [Section 54956.9], 'existing facts and circumstances' shall consist only of one of the following: The receipt of a claim pursuant to the Government Claims Act (Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code) or some other written communication from a potential plaintiff threatening litigation, which claim or communication shall be available for public inspection pursuant to Section 54957.5."
Claimant: Walter W. Wells and Scott McFarlane
Claimed Against: City of Ceres
25. Liability Claims, Cal. Gov't Code §54956.95
"For the purposes of [Section 54956.9], 'existing facts and circumstances' shall consist only of one of the following: The receipt of a claim pursuant to the Government Claims Act (Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code) or some other written communication from a potential plaintiff threatening litigation, which claim or communication shall be available for public inspection pursuant to Section 54957.5."
Claimant: Baljit Athwal and Daljit Atwal
Claimed Against: City of Ceres
Mayor Lopez announced the Closed Session items; there were no public comments.
REPORTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Tom Hallinan reported that direction was given to staff.
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ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on July 11, 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 9:37 p.m.
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Fallon Martin, 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.