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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CERES,
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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 25, 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 25, 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 4 District 3
District 2 Councilmember
Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Vacant
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.
PRESENTATIONS
None
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CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes)
Karen Cox spoke regarding Ochoa Park.
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding those who have pulled and filed nomination papers as well as the sign ordinance.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
A. Interview Process for Appointments to the Measure "H" Citizens' Oversight Committee. (Terrazas)
City Manager, Terrazas, presented the staff report.
Mayor Lopez, with Council consensus, appointed Vice Mayor Silvera to serve on the committee to interview the Measure "H" Citizens' Oversight Committee applicants.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
No Council conflicts were declared.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items 6 - 7 were removed by Councilmember Casey.
Consent Calendar item 12 was removed by Ceres resident, John Warren.
Consent Calendar item 14 was removed by Councilmember Kline.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Kline, seconded by
Councilmember Casey, approving items 1 - 2, 4 - 5, 8 - 11, and 13. Motion carried 4/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silvera
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Action: Motion by Councilmember Kline, seconded by
Councilmember Casey, approving item 3. Motion carried 3/0/1 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Kline Silveira Mayor Lopez
Casey
Yes Abstain Yes Yes
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1. Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the July 25, 2022 City Council meeting was posted on Thursday, July 21, 2022. (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). (City Clerk)
3. Approval of Minutes
a. Minutes of July 11, 2022 Regular City Council meeting. (City Clerk)
4. Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated July 1, 2022 through July 13, 2022. (Dias)
5. General Correspondence - Information Only
a. Public Works Monthly Report for June 2022 (Royal)
b. Redevelopment & Economic Development Activities Report - Months of May and June 2022 (Hoem)
6. Removed for separate consideration.
7. Removed for separate consideration.
8. Resolution No. 2022-89, Authorizing the Acceptance of Awarded CalRecycle Grants and Payment Programs and Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget Amendment to Appropriate Funds. (Royal)
9. Resolution No. 2022-90, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Grover Landscape Services, Inc. for the Downtown Business District Landscape Services. (Royal)
10. Resolution No. 2022-91, Authorizing the City Manager to Approve a Purchase Order with Calgon Carbon Corporation for Carbon Replacement for Well Head Treatment of Wells 28, 38, 39 & 40. (Royal)
11. Resolution No. 2022-92, Authorizing the City Manager to Approve a Purchase Order with Aveva Select California for the Annual Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Licensing Agreement and Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget Amendment to Appropriate Funds. (Royal)
12. Removed for separate consideration.
13. Resolution No. 2022-94, Authorizing the City to Continue Teleconferenced Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 Allowing the City to Continue a Hybrid Virtual Meeting Environment. (City Clerk)
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14. Removed for separate consideration.
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar items 6 and 7 were handled concurrently.
Item 6: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey Resolution No. 2022-87, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Special Taxes for Fiscal Year 2022/23 within the City of Ceres Community Facilities District No. 1 (Public Services). (Waugh)
Councilmember Casey inquired as to whether the Community Facilities Districts included landscape and lighting, the average increase per property and the total amount collected for the Community Facilities District.
Engineering Director, Kevin Waugh, spoke regarding the landscape and lighting not being included in Community Facilities District fees and the increase based on the Consumer Price Index of 1.722%.
Finance Director, Leticia Dias, spoke regarding the total amount collected for the Community Facilities District.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
John Warren spoke regarding the addition of Mello-Roos to the title of the item.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Casey, seconded
Councilmember Kline, approving item 6. Motion carried 4/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silveira
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Item 7: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey Resolution No. 2022-88, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Special Taxes for Fiscal Year 2022/23 within the City of Ceres Community Facilities District No. 2 (Public Services). (Waugh)
Action: Motion by Councilmember Casey. seconded by
Councilmember Kline, approving item 7. Motion carried 4/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
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Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silveira
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Item 12: Removed for separate consideration by Ceres resident, John Warren Resolution No. 2022-93, Approving the Use of ARPA Funds to Purchase Two (2) Autonomous Line Stripers, Maintenance Warranties and Supplies from Turf Tank for a Variety of Applications throughout City Parks and Authorizing Staff to Proceed with the Purchase. (Royal)
John Warren spoke regarding the approval of ARPA funds for the purchase of an autonomous line striper.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included tabling this item until the next meeting and the purchase of two autonomous line stripers within the allocated budget.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Councilmember Kline, approving item 12. Motion carried 4/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silvera
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Item 14: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Kline Resolution No 2022-95, Accepting the Transfer of Real Property at 830 Pecos Avenue, Modesto, CA 95351, from the Industrial Fire District to the City of Ceres and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Transfer. (Dias) Councilmember Kline spoke regarding staff developing a list of cost and feasibility for renovations at the property.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
John Warren spoke regarding whether the property would be a City island within the County.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
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Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Mayor Lopez, approving item 14. Motion carried 3/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Silveira Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline
No Yes Yes Yes
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15. Resolution No. 2022-96, Approving the Use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to Increase Code Enforcement Staff and Purchase Necessary Equipment and Authorizing Staff to Move Forward with the Staff Recruitment and Equipment Purchases. (Collins)
Police Chief, Rick Collins, presented the staff report
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
John Warren spoke regarding the 5% pay differential for the Lieutenant assigned to supervise the Code Enforcement unit.
Gene Yeakley inquired as to the number of duties of the Lieutenant overseeing the Code Enforcement unit and the VIPS program.
Police Chief, Rick Collins, spoke regarding the number of duties the Lieutenant overseeing the Code Enforcement unit will have multiple duties as well as the VIPS program.
Paula Redfern spoke regarding the need for a Code Enforcement supervisor to oversee the Code Enforcement unit.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included the work schedule and work plan, thanking Police Department staff, attending the League of California Cities Code Enforcement workshop, and how to continue funding going forward
Action: Motion by Councilmember Kline, seconded by Mayor Lopez, approving item 15. Motion carried 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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PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
16. Resolution No. 2022-97, Authorizing the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds and Neighborhood Park Fees for the Design and Construction of Ochoa Park Improvements. (Waugh)
Engineering Director, Kevin Waugh, presented the staff report.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
Mark Cox spoke regarding shade, trees, benches, and parking at Ochoa Park.
Rosalinda Vierra spoke regarding electricity being available for security cameras.
John Warren spoke regarding the ability to water the grass, funding, maintaining and completing future park projects and the funding sources for this project.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included project contingency, project and design timeline, redesign the project including all phases, consider the use of ARPA funds (second round), the purpose of a design consultant, irrigation system, community involvement with design features, authorizing staff to proceed with design and bring the construction component before Council for consideration, and increased cost related to the project.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Mayor Lopez, approving item 16. Motion failed 2/2/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silveira
No No Yes Yes
Action: Motion by Mayor Lopez to move forward with design, installation of grass, and for staff to bring the details of construction before Council for consideration at a future meeting. Motion failed due to lack of a second
17. Resolution No. 2022-98, Authorizing Acceptance of the Clean California Local Grant Program Awarded to Improve Smyrna Park. (Waugh)
Engineering Director, Kevin Waugh, presented the staff report.
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Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
John Warren spoke regarding whether cameras would be placed at Smyrna Park and funding.
Mayor closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included when grant funds would be available, when the second round of ARPA funds would be available and when the project will commence.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Kline, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving item 17. Motion carried 4/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silveira
Yes Yes Yes Yes
18. Resolution No. 2022-99, Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Use of ARPA Funds for Maintenance Operations, Staffing, Equipment, and Improvements of the River Bluff Regional Park Lower Terrace. (Royal) Interim Public Works Director, Sam Royal, presented the staff report.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
Paula Redfern spoke regarding future funding for staff and using the funds elsewhere.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included the approval of funds for the item, allocating the ARPA funds for this project to Ochoa Park and the fund balance for the Neighborhood Park Fees.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Mayor Lopez, approving item 18. Motion carried 3/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silvera
Yes No Yes Yes
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
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COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
None
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 staff involvement with Concert in the Park.
Vice Mayor Silvera spoke regarding food and beverage vendors with Concert in the Park and looking forward to the 2023 season.
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding a fire at Roeding Rd. and Mitchell Rd. and complimented PMZ Real Estate for discing the adjoining property. • City Manager
Nothing to report.
• Departments
Police Chief, Rick Collins, spoke regarding National Night Out, which is Tuesday, August 2n° at Whitmore Park from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Engineering Director, Kevin Waugh, spoke regarding an engineer in the Engineering Department who went above and beyond to assist with an incident that occurred at the Morgan Rd. closure.
County Supervisor
Field Representative, Russell Fowler, spoke on behalf of County Supervisor, Chance Condit, regarding Concert in the Park and thanked Vice Mayor Silveira for his efforts in leading the series.
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
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The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on August 8, 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 8:11 p.m.
Attentions
tauon wasti
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.