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, July 11, 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 July 11, 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)
Note: Mike Kline (District 4) - Absent, Vacant (District 2) District 1 District 4 District 3
District 2 Mayor Lopez
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Vacant Silveira
Casey Kline
Present - Absent Present Present
INVOCATION
Provided by Pastor Jim Hanna, Ceres Grace Community Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lopez.
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PRESENTATIONS
None
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes)
John Osgood spoke regarding fireworks and thanked the Chief and his staff for their efforts. In addition, he suggested Bertolotti Disposal pick up blue recycle totes every week instead of every other week.
Rosalinda Vierra spoke regarding homelessness in the community.
Carol Blomquist and Jane Manley with Stanislaus Library Foundation spoke regarding the services provided by the Stanislaus library system.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
None
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
No Council conflicts were declared
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items 7, 9, and 10 were removed by Councilmember Casey.
Consent Calendar item 8 was removed by Ceres resident, John Osgood.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Mayor Lopez. approving items 1 - 6. Motion carried 3/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silvera
Yes Absent Yes Yes
Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the July 11, 2022 City Council meeting was posted on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. (City Clerk)
Waive Readings. All readings of ordinances and resolutions are waived. (Waive
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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). (City Clerk)
3. Approval of Minutes
a. Minutes of June 27, 2022 Regular City Council meeting. (City Clerk)
4. Register of Audited Demands) Dated June 22, 2022 through June 29, 2022. (Dias)
5. General Correspondence - Information Only
a. None
6. Resolution No. 2022-81, Approving the Proposed Airspace and Roadway Easements within Tuolumne River Regional Park Gateway Parcel (APN: 102-016- 003) Necessary to Construct the 7th Street Bridge Replacement Project. (Waugh) Removed for separate consideration.
8. Removed for separate consideration.
9. Removed for separate consideration.
10. Removed for separate consideration.
CONSIDERATION OF ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Item 7: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey Resolution No. 2022-82, Approving the Use of ARPA Funds for Air Duct Cleaning of Various City Buildings to COIT Cleaning and Restoration and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Royal)
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding the desire to obtain additional information since there was only one bid.
Interim Public Works Director, Sam Royal, stated that staff reached out to three contractors and only received one bid.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
John Osgood spoke regarding ARPA funds being used for annual routine maintenance.
John Warren spoke regarding the bid not being itemized.
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Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Action: Motion by Mayor Lopez, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, tabling item 7 to be considered at a future City Council meeting.
Motion carried 2/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Casey Kline Silveira Mayor Lopez
No Absent Yes Yes
Item 8: Removed for separate consideration by Ceres resident, John Osgood Resolution No. 2022-83, Approving the Use of Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office Asset Seizure Gang/Drug Trust Funds to Purchase Field Interview System Equipment and Approving a Budget Amendment to Appropriate the Funds. (Collins)
John Osgood inquired about project funding.
Council and staff discussion included information regarding asset forfeiture funds.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Casey, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving item 8. Motion carried 3/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Kline Silveira Mayor Lopez
Casey
Yes Absent Yes Yes
Item 9: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey Resolution No. 2022-84, Approving the Use of ARPA Funds to Purchase Security Cameras for Select City Parks and City Yards and Authorizing Staff to Move Forward with the Purchase. (Collins)
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding camera placement.
Council and staff discussion included additional ARPA funds, scope of project, size, and funding as well as Ochoa Park
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
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John Warren spoke regarding purchasing versus leasing the cameras.
Dave Pratt spoke regarding lighting and fencing of Ochoa Park.
Rosalinda Vierra spoke regarding Measure "H" funding.
Council and staff discussion included the monitoring of the cameras, tech support, and maintenance provided.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Vice Mayor Silveira introduced a motion to approve this item, seconded by Mayor Lopez.
Vice Mayor Silveira rescinded his motion.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Mayor Lopez, approving item 9:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silveira
No Requested Item
Absent Yes be Tabled
Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Mayor Lopez, to rescind original motion for item 9, by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silveira
Yes Absent Yes Yes
Motion by Mayor Lopez, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, tabling item 9. Motion passed 3/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Casey Silveira Mayor Lopez
Kline
Yes Absent Yes Yes
Item 10: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey Resolution No. 2022-85, Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of a Bauer Breathing Air Compressor and Fill Station from Bauer Compressors in the Amount of $78,796.52. (Wise)
Councilmember Casey requested clarification regarding the purchase of this item.
Council and staff discussion included the history and purpose of purchasing this item.
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Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
John Osgood spoke regarding the use of this equipment by other fire stations.
John Warren spoke regarding the number of compressors in Ceres.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Councilmember Casey, approving item 10. Motion carried 3/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silveira
Yes Absent Yes Yes
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
11. Resolution No. 2022-86, Approving the Master Property Tax Revenue Agreement with the County of Stanislaus and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Terrazas)
City Manager, Alex Terrazas, presented the staff report.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
Jon Osgood spoke regarding the amount of time given for the public to review this item.
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Maylor Lopez closed public comment.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Councilmember Casey, approving item 11. Motion carried 3/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silveira
Yes Absent Yes Yes
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
12. Initiation of a Process to Plan for the Relocation/Building of a New City Hall (Requested by Vice Mayor Silvera)
Vice Mayor Silveira spoke regarding the need to begin discussions and research related to design, process, and funding of a new City Hall.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
Dave Pratt inquired as to the amount owed by the City on the Community Center building.
John Osgood spoke regarding the need for a new City Hall.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
REPORTS
At this time, any Councilmembers or City Staff will make an announcement or report briefly on his or her activities.
• City Council
Mayor Lopez spoke regarding the job fair being held Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
Vice Mayor Silveira spoke regarding concert in the park.
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding concert in the park, Code Enforcement, improving communication, and using the My Ceres app to submit a request. • City Manager
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Nothing to report.
• Departments
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. He also thanked Anthony Sims for his service; his last day with the City is Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
Police Chief, Collins, provided an update on Ceres Police Department's fireworks campaign.
Deputy Fire Chief, Wise, provided an update on Fire Department calls and numbers. • County Supervisor
Nothing to report.
CLOSED SESSION
None
REPORTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on July 25, 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 7:12 p.m.
Javier Lopez, Mayor
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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.