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, September 26, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.
Mailing Address: Ceres City Hall, 2220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA 95307-3292 Phone: (209) 538-5700 Fax: (209) 538-5780
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lopez called the September 26, 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 4 District 3
Councilmember District 2 Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Kline Silveira
Present VACANT Present Present Present
INVOCATION
Invocation by Pastor Jim Stochl, Harvest Presbyterian Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lopez.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Present Certificates related to the Crosstown Showdown Football Game Mayor Lopez presented certificates to the following individuals:
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• Dan Pangrazio, Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services Division (Ceres Unified School District)
• John Bussard, Athletic Director (Ceres High School)
• Brett Johnson, Head Football Coach (Ceres High School) • Ceres High School Varsity Football Team
• Greg Magni, Athletic Director (Central Valley High School) • Ceres Lions Club (President, Mike Borges)
Councilmember Kline thanked the school district for putting on the event and the Lions Club for their volunteerism.
B. Golden Valley Health Centers 50th Anniversary Proclamation Mayor Lopez presented a Proclamation to Tony Weber (CEO), Amy Carroll (Chief of Communications), and Yamilet Valladolid (Director of Government & Community Affairs) with Golden Valley Heath Centers for their 50th Anniversary.
C. Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
Mayor Lopez presented a Proclamation to Nelson Gomez with South Modesto Business United for Hispanic Heritage Month.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes)
John Warren spoke regarding an email he sent and thanked Council and staff for their expeditious response.
Mike Angelo thanked City staff for their response to tree growth, beautifying areas around Eastgate, and that speed signs are helping to slow down traffic.
Eric Goman spoke regarding neighborhood watch in the Eastgate community.
Debbie Martinez with We "R" La Raza Parent's Union thanked the Police Department for their services and Chief Collins for having his door open.
Maria Camarena spoke on behalf of Erika Lopez's family and their request to meet with Chief Collins.
Rosalinda Vierra spoke regarding violence, drug and gang activity throughout town and the need to have a streets team to help lower crime in town and to increase youth activities.
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding vandalism at City parks and Code Enforcement response times.
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Nereida Hernandez spoke regarding her experience with the Police Department and the need for empathy within the Police Department.
Kimberly Hernandez spoke in support of Erika Lopez's family.
Nick Maynard spoke regarding Erika Lopez's family's request to meet with Chief Collins.
Erica {no last name was provided} spoke regarding the Police Department's response to Erika Lopez's family's concerns.
Abraham Vasquez spoke regarding expectations of the Police Department and who to call during an emergency.
Angela Huerta spoke regarding the response to missing person reports and funding for homelessness.
Amerie De La Torre requested what the Police Department's protocols are when a report of harassment or a missing person has been made.
Gabriella Ramirez spoke regarding the Police Department's actions and response to the reports of Erika Lopez and requested information from Chief Collins.
Rosa Navarro spoke regarding how the Police Department would have responded under different circumstances.
Jaime Correa Cortes Sandoval spoke regarding a request of an internal investigation of the Ceres Police Department.
Alvaro Zuniga spoke regarding the need for a restroom at Neel Dog Park, requested an update on a complaint he sent regarding a condemned home on Puma Way, and an email he sent regarding the design of Ochoa Park.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
None
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Staff requested items 9 and 13 be removed from the agenda to be considered at a future council meeting.
Consent Calendar items 11 and 12 were removed by Councilmember Casey.
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Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Councilmember Kline, approving items 1 - 8 and 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
Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the September 26, 2022 City Council meeting was posted on Wednesday, September 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)
Approval of Minutes for the September 12, 2022 Regular City Council meeting. (City Clerk)
Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated September 7, 2022 through September 14, 2022. (Dias)
General Correspondence - Information Only
a. Public Works Monthly Report for August 2022 (Royal)
b. Recreation Monthly Report for June - August 2022 (Chavez)
6. Resolution No. 2022-122, Accepting the CML-5241 (062 & 063) ITS Signal Synchronization, Phases III & IV Project as Complete, Approving the Balancing Contract Change Order, Authorizing the Filing of the Notice of Completion and Retention Release to the Contractor. (Waugh)
7. Resolution No. 2022-123, 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)
8. Resolution No. 2022-124, Recommending the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors Approve the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). (Hoem)
9. Removed for consideration at a future council meeting.
10. Resolution No. 2022-126, Adopting and Establishing the Use of an Electronic Signature Policy. (City Clerk)
11. Removed for separate consideration.
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12. Removed for separate consideration.
13. Removed for consideration at a future council meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Item 11: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey Resolution No. 2022-127, Approving the Use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for Additional Audio-Visual Upgrades to the Council Chambers and Authorizing a Budget Amendment. (City Clerk)
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding his concern that staff will come before Council again and ask for additional money.
Vice Mayor Silveira spoke regarding the ARPA funds that were approved for the Clerk's Office.
Councilmember Kline spoke regarding the quality of the equipment being purchased for the upgrades and the research that went into choosing the equipment.
Staff spoke regarding why additional ARPA funds are being requested for audio-visual upgrades.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding the warranty and maintenance of the equipment.
John Warren spoke regarding sole sourcing the project versus bidding the project.
Eric Goman spoke regarding monitors for the public audience.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included sole sourcing projects.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Kline, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving item 11. Motion carried 4/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Casey Kline Silveira Mayor Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Item 12: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey
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Resolution No. 2022-128, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Professional Services Contract with Wood Rodgers, Inc. to Perform Professional Planning Services Related to the Preparation of the Copper Trails Master Plan Including the Creation of an Environmental Impact Report in Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. (Hoem)
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding the purpose of the contract.
Community Services Director, Christopher Hoem, explained the purpose of the contract and project.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
John Warren spoke regarding potential annexation of properties near this project, the associated cost of annexing properties, and the cost of staff time.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included the funding efforts of this project and how City staff is being paid for their time.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Casey. seconded by
Councilmember Kline, approving item 12. Motion carried 4/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Casey Kline Silveira Mayor Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Yes
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. Resolution No. 2022-84, Approving the Use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to Lease Security Cameras for Select City Parks and City Yards and Authorizing Staff to Move Forward with the Purchase. (Collins) Council spoke regarding the monitoring of cameras placed in City parks.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding the possibility of moving cameras from one City park to another.
Alvaro Zuniga spoke regarding the bidding process for this project.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
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Council and staff discussion included the placement of cameras in City parks, the cost of the project, and ability to move the location of the cameras.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Kline, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving item 14. Motion carried 4/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Kline Mayor Lopez
Casey Silveira
Yes Yes Yes Yes
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
None
• City Council
Councilmember Casey thanked Recreation Manager, Joey Chavez, for coordinating the Veteran's Banner Program.
• City Manager
None
• City Attorney
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• Departments
Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer, Kevin Waugh, spoke regarding surveys related to Ochoa Park and Active Transportation Program grant.
Community Services Director, Christopher Hoem, spoke regarding the Starbucks grand opening and Cold Stone Creamery's grand opening.
• County Supervisor
None
CLOSED SESSION
None
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on October 10, 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 7:51 p.m. avier L opez Mayor
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.