City Council meeting was conducted in accordance with Assembly Bill 361, Ceres Resolution 2023-12 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, February 13, 2023 at 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 February 13, 2023 meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor: Javier Lopez
Vice Mayor: Bret Silvera (District 3)
Councilmembers: James Casey (District 1); Rosalinda L. Vierra (District 2); Daniel A.
Martinez (District 4)
District 1 District 2 District 4 District 3
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silvera
Present Present Present Present Present
INVOCATION
Invocation by Marvin Jacobo, Chief Executive Officer for City Ministry Network.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lopez.
PRESENTATIONS
Recognize Outgoing Executive Director for the Chamber of Commerce, Renee Ledbetter.
Mayor Lopez presented outgoing Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Renee Ledbetter with a certificate.
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B. Senate Bill 1383 and Compost Presentation.
Public Works Administrative Analyst, Toni Cordell and ReCreate Consultant, Natalie Lessa, presented on Senate Bill 1383.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes)
Brandy Meyer spoke regarding Love Ceres scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 2023, rehabilitation of the water tower, the Ceres Street Faire scheduled for May 6-7, 2023, and the possibility of including River Bluff Regional Park into the Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority.
John Warren spoke regarding the timeframe of the leaf and limb program.
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding enforcing and amending the City's ordinances, as well as funding and response of animal services at night.
Maria Castillo spoke regarding noisy animals.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
C. Appointing Two (2) Members to the Measure "H" Citizens' Oversight Committee City Clerk Fallon Martin introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Councilmember Vierra provided an overview of the interview process and recommended Randy Cerny be appointed to the term ending June 30, 2025 and Angela Huerta be appointed to the term ending June 30, 2023.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, appointing Randy Cerny to the term ending June 30, 2025 and Angela Huerta to the term ending June 30, 2023. Motion carried 5/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Vierra, approving items 1 - 8. Motion carried 5/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember | Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the February 13, 2023 City Council Meeting was Posted on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. (City Clerk) 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)
Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated January 18, 2023 through February 1, 2023. (Dias)
Approval of Minutes for the January 9, 2023 Special City Council Meeting and Regular City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
Approval of Minutes for the January 23, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
Resolution No. 2023-18, Authorizing the City Manager to Approve a Vendor and Vehicle Change to Purchase Orders Executed Under Resolution 2019-104 as Part of the Fleet Replacement Program. (Royal)
Resolution No. 2023-19, Approving Local, Federal, and State Retainer Consultant Services Agreements for General Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Architectural and Administrative Services, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreements. (Waugh) Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve a Budget Amendment to Appropriate Funds. (Royal)
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR None
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No. 2023-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Professional Services Contract with the EMC Planning Group, Inc. to Perform Professional Planning Services Related to the Preparation of the 2024-2031 Housing Element Update, Including Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. (Hoem)
Director of Community Development, Christopher Hoem, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment.
Maria Castillo inquired on how to obtain more information on the Housing Element.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council discussion included funding and the history of the previous consultant.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving Item 9. Motion carried 5/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember | Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
New Referral:
(Requested by Councilmember Vierra)
Requested a meeting with City Manager to address needs for the unsheltered.
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REPORTS
• Mayor
Mayor Lopez spoke regarding the upcoming State of the City Address on March 2, 2023.
• City Council
Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding the Bridging the Gap event on March 24, 2023, the Stanislaus Economic Partnership event on February 22, 2023, connections made with school principals on behalf of the Ceres Youth Commission, progress on rehabilitating the playground and a small shelter to house homeless, single mothers at Ceres Partnership for Healthy Families.
Councilmember Martinez spoke regarding Ceres Youth Baseball extending online and in-person sign-ups.
• City Manager
City Manager Terrazas spoke regarding the success of the Community Disposal Event. • City Attorney
Nothing to report.
• Departments
Police Chief Collins reported 4 new police officers were sworn in Monday, March 6, 2023.
• County Supervisor
County Supervisor Chance Condit spoke regarding a parking enforcement issue Councilmember Vierra and he addressed, upcoming meetings with councilmembers, and the public safety's successful rescue of a kitten at In-Shape Health Club. • State Representative
Christan Santos, on behalf of Representative John Duarte's Office, spoke regarding the funds raised with Councilmember Vierra for the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts.
CLOSED SESSION
10. Liability Claims, Cal. Gov. Code §54956.95
Claimant: Emily Rose Padilla
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February 13, 2023
Agency Claimed Against: City of Ceres
Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Cal. Gov't Code §54957 (b)(1) Title: City Manager
Mayor Lopez introduced the closed session items.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lopez reported the liability claim was denied with a 5-0 vote and staff was given direction regarding the Public Employee Performance Evaluation.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on Februay 27, 2023 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 9:07 p.m.
Bret Silveira, Vice Mayor
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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.