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, August 8, 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 August 8, 2022 meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL — Present:
Mayor: Javier Lopez
Vice Mayor: Bret Silveira ( 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 Tim Giannosa, Big Valley Grace Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lopez.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Agent Orange Awareness Day Proclamation
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Mayor Lopez and Councilmember Casey presented a Proclamation to Commander Yolanda Whited from the American Legion Ceres Post 491 and Commander Freddy Morales from the Ceres Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in honor of Agent Orange Awareness Day.
B. StanRTA Comprehensive Operational Analysis by Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority' s CEO, Adam Barth.
Councilmember Kline spoke regarding the direction of routes and pick up and drop off locations.
C. State Route 99 and Service Rd./ Mitchell Rd. Interchange by Engineering Director, Kevin Waugh.
Vice Mayor Silveira inquired as to where the proposed funding would come from.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda( five minutes)
Mike Angelo spoke regarding speeding on Northern Oak Drive, city trees and the painting of fire hydrants.
Steve Morrow, Citizen Director of the Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority Board, offered to answer any questions or concerns regarding StanRTA.
Don Goudeau spoke regarding the Eastgate Development and Ochoa Park.
John Warren thanked Council and Gene Yeakley for the Agent Orange Awareness Day Proclamation and Interim Public Works Director, Sam Royal, for the tree trimming along Moffett Road.
Rosalinda Vierra spoke regarding traffic near Central Valley High School and Patricia K.
Beaver Elementary School.
Gene Yeakely spoke regarding the Agent Orange Proclamation.
Dave Pratt thanked the crews that fixed the sidewalks around Neil Park.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/ COMMISSIONS
D. Measure" H" Citizens' Oversight Committee Appointments Mayor Lopez and Vice Mayor Silveira provided appointee recommendations based on the recently approved appointment process and requested council input.
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Councilmember Casey spoke regarding the appointment process.
City Attorney Hallinan provided clarification on the appointment process.
Mayor Lopez introduced a motion appointing Cerina Otero, Vincent Truffa and Sopheap Dong- Carreon to the Measure " H" Citizens' Oversight Committee. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira. No vote was taken due to the desire of Council to table the item to a future meeting.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
John Warren spoke regarding the appointment procedure.
John Osgood spoke regarding the section of the Municipal Code that references the Establishment of Citizens' Oversight Committee.
Council and staff discussion included tabling this item until the next meeting, the interview and appointment process, and Measure " H" bylaws.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items 7 and 8 were removed by Councilmember Kline.
Consent Calendar item 9 was removed by Ceres resident, John Osgood.
Consent Calendar item 10 was removed by Councilmember Casey.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Kline, seconded by Councilmember Casey, approving items 1 — 6. Motion carried 4/ 0/ 0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
MayorLopez11Casey Kline Silveira
Yes Yes Yes Yes
1. Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the August 8, 2022 City Council meeting was posted on Wednesday, August 3, 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)
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3. Approval of Minutes
a. Minutes of July 25, 2022 Regular City Council meeting. ( City Clerk)
4. Register of Audited Demand( s) Dated July 20, 2022 through July 27, 2022. ( Dias)
5. General Correspondence — Information Only
a. Major Project List Report ( Waugh/ Royal)
6. Resolution No. 2022- 100, Approving a Three- Year Operational Agreement between HAVEN ( Healthy Alternatives to Violent Environments) and the Ceres Police Department and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Operational Agreement. ( Collins)
7. 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 Kline Resolution No. 2022- 101, Approving the Use of American Rescue Plan Act ARPA) Funds for Audio- Visual Upgrades to the Council Chambers, Returning Unused Allocated Funds Related to Council Chamber Upgrades to the ARPA Fund, and Authorizing a Budget Amendment. ( City Clerk) Councilmember Kline spoke regarding the proposed audio- visual upgrades and inquired as to whether a physical remodel of the dais would be completed in the future.
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding the need for the upgrades.
Staff provided additional information related to the staff report.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
John Warren, Rosalinda Vierra and Maria Castillo spoke regarding the importance of completing the upgrades.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
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Action: Motion by Councilmember Kline, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving item 7. 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 8: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Kline Resolution No. 2022- 102, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Project Agreement to McCain Inc. , for the Transparity Implementation Plan for the Engineering Services Department Traffic Management System. ( Waugh) Councilmember Kline asked for clarification on the corresponding reference number in the American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA) Spending Plan.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Kline, seconded by Councilmember Casey, approving item 8. 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 9: Removed for separate consideration by Ceres Resident, John Osgood Resolution No. 2022- 103, Authorizing the City Manager to Approve a Purchase Order with Coastline Equipment for a Used 2019 Crane Truck Replacement Vehicle for the Wastewater Division and Approving a Budget Amendment to Appropriate Funds. ( Royal)
John Osgood spoke regarding the purchase of a new vehicle versus a used one.
Council and staff discussion included the reason for the replacement of the vehicle.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
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Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Councilmember Kline, approving item 9. 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 10: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey Resolution No. 2022- 104, Approving an Agreement for the Exchange of Real Property and Joint Escrow Instruction with Parson Properties, LLC and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. ( City Attorney) Councilmember Casey spoke as to whether there were other options for acquiring the property.
Council and staff discussion includedwater testing, addition of tanks and filtration system, and necessary space for equipment.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Councilmember Kline, approving item 10. Motion carried 4/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Mayor Lopez
Casey Kline Silveira
Yes Yes Yes Yes
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
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None
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
New Referral:
Requested by Requested by Councilmember Kline)
Requested staff explore options to level land west of Walmart, between Don Pedro Road and Service Road.
REPORTS
City Council
Nothing to report.
City Manager
Nothing to report.
Departments
Nothing to report.
County Supervisor
Nothing to report.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lopez introduced the Closed Session items.
11. Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Cal. Gov' t Code§ 54957( b)( 1) Title: City Attorney
12. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation, Cal. Gov' t Code 54956. 9( d)( 1)
Name of Case: City of Ceres vs. Erasmo and Maria Pena, Stanislaus County Superior Court Case CV- 22- 000383
3109 Vickinell Place, Ceres, California, Stanislaus County Assessor' s Parcel Number 053- 046- 024
2609 10th Street, Ceres, California, Stanislaus County
Assessor' s Parcel Number 127- 051- 027
2617 10th Street, Ceres, California, Stanislaus County
Assessor' s Parcel Number 127- 051- 026
1953 Hollister Street, Ceres, California, Stanislaus County Assessor' s Parcel Number 127- 002- 034
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Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lopez reported that direction was given to staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on August 22, 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. ier Lop ayor
By Cristina Aguilar, puty City Clerk
for 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.