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
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
(via ZOOM and in person)
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, September 12, 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 September 12, 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
Councilmember District 2 Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Kline Silveira
Present VACANT Present Present Present
INVOCATION
Provided by Tim Giannosa, Big Valley Grace Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lopez.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation by Barbara Pearce Chiesa with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
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B. Suicide Awareness Week Proclamation
Mayor Lopez presented a Proclamation to Barbara Pearce Chiesa and Patricia Pacheco from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in honor of Suicide Awareness Week.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes)
Mary Alton spoke regarding a property on 10th Street with multiple dwellings and the safety of the renters due to the building conditions.
Bruce Briones spoke regarding various enhancements he wishes to see at Neel Dog Park and the City participating in the second annual "Dog Fest" (August 2023).
Kimberly Alston spoke regarding Neel Dog Park grounds maintenance and the City getting involved in the second annual "Dog Fest" next year (August 2023).
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding an open street maintenance position and enacting a moratorium on building homes and businesses until the state water issue improves.
Alvaro Zuniga spoke regarding the City continuing hybrid meetings, servicing the recycle can weekly and putting ARPA funds towards an indoor sports facility.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
None
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar item 8 was removed by Councilmember Casey.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Councilmember Kline, approving items 1 - 7 and 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
1. Clerks Report of Posting. The Agenda of the September 12, 2022 City Council Meeting was Posted on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. (City Clerk)
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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 August 22, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
4. Register of Audited Demands) Dated August 17, 2022 through August 31, 2022. (Dias)
5. Resolution No. 2022-117, Accepting the CML-5241 (065) Traffic Signal at Morgan Road and Service Road Project as Complete, Approve the Balancing Contract Change Order, Authorizing the Filing of the Notice of Completion and Releasing Retention to the Contractor. (Waugh)
6. Resolution No. 2022-118, Approving Contract Change Order No. 1 for the Morrow Village Phase I CDBG Sidewalk Improvement Project, Accepting Said Project as Complete, Approving the Balancing Contract Change Order, Authorizing the Filing of the Notice of Completion, and Releasing the Retention to the Contractor. (Waugh)
7. Resolution No. 2022-119, Accepting the School Traffic Safety at Various Location Improvements Project as Complete, Approving the Balancing Contract Change Order, Authorizing the Filing of the Notice of Completion, and Releasing Retention to the Contractor. (Waugh)
8. Removed for separate consideration.
9. Resolution No. 2022-121, Accepting the Whitmore Avenue Storm Lift Station Hatch Replacement Project as Complete, Approving the Balancing Contract Change Order, Authorizing the Filing of the Notice of Completion and Retention Release to the Contractor. (Waugh)
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Item 8: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey Resolution No. 2022-120, Authorizing the City Manager to Approve a Purchase Order and Authorizing a 10% Contingency with Tru-Tech Roofing for the Re- roofing of City Hall and American Legion Hall in the City of Ceres. (Royal) Councilmember Casey spoke regarding the importance of supporting local businesses and the bidding process for large projects.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
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John Warren inquired if the City reached out to companies that did not respond, in addition to businesses in San Joaquin County.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included the number of bids requested, the use of informal versus formal bidding process for this project, reaching out to additional contractors and bringing back the bid process at a later date for examination and possible changes.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Mayor Lopez, 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
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
None
REPORTS
At this time, any Councilmembers or City Staff will make an announcement or report briefly on his or her activities.
• Mayor
Nothing to report.
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• City Council
Nothing to report.
• City Manager
Nothing to report.
• City Attorney
Nothing to report.
• Departments
Director of Engineering, Kevin Waugh, spoke regarding an available grant from StanCOG that would allow the City to build additional pedestrian and bicycle paths.
Chief of Police, Richard Collins, spoke regarding National Police Womens' Day and recognized the female police officers in the City of Ceres as well as those nationwide. • County Supervisor
Field Representative, Russell Fowler, spoke on behalf of County Supervisor, Chance Condit, regarding the Ceres Police Department's Swearing-In Ceremonies and attending the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion's 9/11 Remembrance Event.
CLOSED SESSION
None
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on September 26, 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 7:02 p.m.
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Javier Lopez, Mayor
Cristin Amba
By Cristina Aguilar, Deputy 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.