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, October 10, 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 October 10, 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 Tim Giannosa, Big Valley Grace 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)
Cynthia Ruiz spoke regarding the effects of the parking lot closure at El Rematito.
Rosalinda Vierra spoke regarding the City and El Rematito being on the same page when it comes to the parking lot at El Rematito.
Rosy Quintana spoke regarding the impacts of the closure of the parking lot at El Rematito.
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding water conservation and if the City will be holding a candidate forum.
Ramon Rodriguez spoke regarding traffic issues due to the closure of the parking lot at El Rematito.
City Clerk, Fallon Martin, read an email into the record from John Warren regarding the shaved ice business operating as a drive-thru, the fees El Rematito pays to the City and the municipal code, as it applies to food trucks.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/ COMMISSIONS
None
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion by Councilmember Kline, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving items 1 — 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 October 10, 2022 City Council Meeting was Posted on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. ( City Clerk)
2. Waive Readings. All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions are Waived.( Waive readings 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. Approvalof Minutesfor the September26, 2022 RegularCity CouncilMeeting.
City Clerk)
4. Register of Audited Demand( s) Dated September 21, 2022 through September 28, 2022. ( Dias)
5. General Correspondence— Information Only
a. Public Health Goals 2022 ( Morgan)
6. Resolution No. 2022- 125, Accepting Well 42 Design and Construction Project as Partially Complete and Releasing a Partial Retention Amount to the Contractor.
Waugh)
7. Resolution No. 2022-130, Accepting the State of California Office of Traffic and Safety Special Traffic Enforcement Program( STEP) Grant and Approving a Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Budget Amendment to Appropriate Funds. ( Collins)
8. Resolution No. 2022- 131, Authorizing the Purchase of a FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner and Computer. ( Collins)
9. Resolution No. 2022-132, Approving the Application for State 2023 Active Transportation Program Grant Funds for Improving Connectivity and Access in the City. ( Waugh)
CONSIDERATION OF ITEM( S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
10. Resolution No. 2022-133, Approving the 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan Amendment. ( Morgan)
Karen Morgan, Public Works Superintendent, presented the staff report.
Council discussion included if amendments to the reporting requirements for the plan needed to be brought to Council or if it could be streamlined through Public Works.
Mayor Lopez opened the public hearing.
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Deneanee eane {no lastnamewas provided} inquiredaboutthe changesto the reporting requirements that were being proposed .
Mayor Lopez closed the public hearing .
Counciland staff discussionincludedthe reportingrequirementsand reporting timelines.
Action : Resolution No. 2022-133 , Approving the 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan Amendment was introduced by Vice Mayor Silveira , seconded by Councilmember Kline, and carried 4/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor
Casey Kline Silveira Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Yes
NEW BUSINESS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
New Referral :
Requested by Councilmember Kline)
Requested speakers be installed to improve sound at the dais.
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
Vice Mayor Silveira spoke regarding the improvements to school facilities discussed at the City and Ceres Unified School District 2+2+2 meeting and the status of the Stanislaus Regional Water Authority surface water project.
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Councilmember Casey reminded everyone about the Out of Darkness walk to fight suicide at Graceada Park on Saturday, October 22, 2022 and endorsements made to council candidates when serving on City boards and commissions.
City Manager
City Manager Alex Terrazas spoke regarding the ballot drop box that is now available in the City Hall lobby, the creation of the City of Ceres City Hall Facebook page for general city information, at and the grand opening of Lower River Bluff Park on November 4' h at 10 a. m.
City Attorney
None
Departments
Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer, Kevin Waugh, spoke regarding the attendance at the Ochoa Park workshop on Saturday, October 1e, the workshop scheduled for Wednesday, October 12rh,the various surveys on the City website requesting input from the community and keeping safety in mind during paving on Morgan Road that is taking place on October 11th.
County Supervisor
None
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lopez introduced the Closed Session items.
11. Conference with Legal Counsel— Existing Litigation, Cal. Gov. Code,§ 54956. 9 Name of Case: Reed v. City of Ceres, Stanislaus County Superior Court Case No.
SC- 22- 000730
12. Conference with Legal Counsel— Anticipated Litigation, Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code§ 54956. 9(d): One( 1) potential case
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lopez reported that no direction was given.
ADJOURNMENT
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The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on October 24, 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 7:50 p.m.
Javier ez, Mayor
By Cristina Aguilar, D 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.