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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 14, 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 August 14, 2023 regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor: Javier Lopez
Vice Mayor: Bret Silveira (District 3)
Councilmembers: James Casey (District 1); Rosalinda L. Vierra (District 2); Daniel A.
Martinez (District 4)
District 1 District 2 District 4
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
Casey Vierra Martinez
Present Present Present
INVOCATION
Invocation by Dick Conners, Ceres First Baptist Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lopez.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Report on Homelessness
District 3
Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez
Silveira
Present Present
Lieutenant Trenton Johnson, HMIS Administrator , Lynnell Fuller and Managing Probation Officer of the CARE Team, Raul Dominguez, gave the presentation.
B. Report on International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Annual Conference Community Development Director, Christopher Hoem, presented the item.
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CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on items which have been described in the notice of this Special Meeting (five minutes)
Dave Pratt spoke regarding the Measure L Oversight Committee meeting and effects of the rain this year.
John Warren spoke regarding giving the public equal opportunity to make public comments and the audio-visual system in the council chambers.
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding the availability of the active shooter training.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
C. Appointment to the Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee City Clerk, Fallon Martin, presented the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez , seconded by, Vice Mayor Silveira to appoint Ashlie Hargett to the Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee . Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
D. Appointing the Public Works Director or His/Her Designee to the Stanislaus County Local Task Force on Solid Waste Management and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Submit a Letter of Designation to the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors .
Administrative Analyst, Toni Cordell, presented the item.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira , seconded by, Councilmember Martinez approving item D. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember
Casey
Yes
Councilmember Casey approving items 1 - 5, 7 -12 and 14 -
17. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Vierra Martinez Silveira Yes Yes Yes Yes
1. Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the August 14, 2023 City Council Meeting was Posted on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. (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)
3. Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated July 12, 2023 through July 26, 2023. (Dias)
4. Resolution No. 2023-92, Authorizing a Budget Amendment to Allocate the Use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding for a One-Year Extension for Staffing and Maintenance Operations at the River Bluff Regional Park Lower Terrace. (Royal)
5. Resolution No. 2023-93, Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Approve Payment to Don Pedro Pump Company for Emergency Repairs Performed at Well
27. (Royal)
6. Removed for separate consideration.
7. Resolution No. 2023-95, Authorizing Staff to Submit an Application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant to Reimburse up to Fifty Percent (50%) of the Purchase Cost of Ballistic Vests for the Police Department. (Collins)
8. Resolution No. 2023-96, Approving the Use of American Rescue Plan Act ARPA Funds to Purchase License Plate Readers (LPRs) for Nine (9) City Intersections and Five (5) Patrol Vehicles. (Collins)
9. Resolution No. 2023-97, Authorizing an Application to the U.S. Department of Justice , Bureau of Justice Assistance for a 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). (Collins)
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10. Resolution No. 2023-98, Awarding the Construction Contract for Westpointe Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc., Authorizing a 10% Contingency, and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Contract. (Waugh)
11. Resolution No. 2023-99, Authorizing a Budget Amendment to Allocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding for the Whitmore Park Gazebo Improvements and Approve a Contract Agreement with O'Dell Engineering for the Project's Design Services. (Royal)
12. Resolution No. 2023-100, Approving the Stanislaus Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement Between Stanislaus County and the City of Ceres for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024. (Hoem)
13. Removed for separate consideration .
14. Resolution No. 2023-102, Approving the Use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to Replace Tables at the Ceres Community Center. (Chavez)
15. Resolution No. 2023-103, Approving the Use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to have the Exterior of the Ceres American Legion Memorial Building Painted. (Chavez)
16. Resolution No. 2023-104, Approving the Use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for Kitchen Upgrades to the Ceres American Legion Memorial Building. (Chavez)
17. Resolution No. 2023-105, Approving the Stanislaus Regional Water Authority (SRWA) General Manager Position and General Manager Services Agreement and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Contract. (City Manager)
CONSIDERATION OF ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Item 6: Removed for separate consideration by Vice Mayor Silveira Resolution No. 2023-94 Authorizing the Purchase of Police Canine "Fiona" from Officer Kevin Roseen. (Collins)
Vice Mayor Silveira spoke regarding the background of the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment.
John Warren spoke regarding the information provided in the staff report relating to the previous city the canine and officer came from.
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Alvaro Franco spoke regarding the funding coming from animal control savings.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included where the funding will come from and the age of the canine.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by, Councilmember Martinez approving item 6, reimburse the City of Gustine $4,500.00 for canine "Fiona" and approve a budget amendment to move money from animal service to the general fund. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Item 13: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Martinez Resolution No. 2023-101 Approving a Two (2) Year Agreement Between the Turlock Youth Sports Foundation Hereinafter now Referred to as Ceres Adult Flag Football (GAFF) and Ceres Youth Flag Football (CYFF) and the City of Ceres for the use of the Ceres River Bluff Regional Park (CRBRP) and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Chavez)
Councilmember Martinez inquired on who hires and trains the officials.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Action : Motion by Councilmember Martinez , seconded by, Vice Mayor Silveira approving item 13. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
18. Ordinance No. 2023-1077, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ceres Amending Title 13 - Water and Sewer, Chapter 03 - Rates and Charges, Section
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13.03.020 - General rate provIsIon and rate schedule of the City of Ceres Municipal Code to Add Subsection E - Multiple Users. (Dias) Director of Finance, Leticia Dias, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed the public hearing.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, approving item 18. Motion failed 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
NEW BUSINESS
19. Resolution No. 2023-106, Approving a Revision to the Job Description and Salary Range for the Deputy Director of Public Works Classification . (Vasquez) Human Resources Director, Delilah Vasquez , introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment.
John Warren spoke regarding the timing of the addition of the position and the water fund.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included the job description , salary, educational requirements, funding, and timing of request to add position.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, approving item 19. Motion carried 3/2/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira No No Yes Yes Yes
20. Resolution No. 2023-107 , Approving a Budget Amendment to Add American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Projects Approved with Resolution No. 2023-72 on June 26, 2023 to the Budget. (Dias)
Finance Director, Leticia Dias, introduced the item.
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Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included clarification of the budget amendment.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Councilmember Vierra, approving item 20. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
21 . Resolution No. 2023-108, Approving the Annual Report of the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area (CORA) for Fiscal Year 2023/24. (Spade) Economic DevelopmenURedevelopment Manager, Tamra Spade, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment.
John Warren spoke regarding the size of the print on the handout relating to the item.
Alvaro Franco spoke regarding events in the downtown area.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included recommendations from first CDRAB meeting, obtaining a grant and businesses not located on Fourth Street within the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, approving item 21 . Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
22. Resolution No. 2023-109, Approving the Establishment of New Limits for City Business Credit Cards Issued to Employees and Rescinding Resolution 91-151. (Dias)
Finance Director, Leticia Dias, introduced the item.
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Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included revisiting the limit every few years, who would receive the increase and the purchases in relation to the budget.
Action : Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira approving item 22 and revisiting the limit every six years.
Motion carried 4/1/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira No Yes Yes Yes Yes
23. Resolution No. 2023-110, Approving the Agreement with Sotomayor & Associates , LLP to Perform the Annual Audit of the City of Ceres for Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2023, June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025. (Dias) Finance Director, Leticia Dias, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included when the audit for fiscal year ending June 2023 will be completed.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez , seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving item 23. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
DISCUSSION ITEMS
24. Preliminary Report on the Housing Element Update (Informational Only). (Haem) Community Development Director, Christopher Haem, introduced the item. EMC Planning Group Principal Planner, Ande Flower, gave the presentation.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included notifications to developers, realtors, key stakeholders , etc., the online survey, and the process of creating the report.
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
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25. Requesting a stop sign or crosswalk with lights at North St. and Third St. (Requested by Councilmember Martinez)
Councilmember Martinez requested a stop sign or crosswalk with lights be installed at North St. and Third St.
REPORTS
• Mayor Lopez
Mayor Lopez spoke regarding TNT Fireworks thanking the City of Ceres for their support in fireworks sales and attending the August 9th StanCOG meeting where the Active Transportation Program and Measure L funding was discussed. • City Council
Vice Mayor Silveira spoke regarding the quarterly fire committee meeting, the agency's quarterly report being available online, Modesto Fire receiving an award in Kansas City for their efforts in regionalization and Chief Ernst retirement on August 14, 2023. Additionally, Vice Mayor Silveira thanked everyone involved in concerts in the park.
Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding the Economic Development Action Committee meeting, school starting this week, the Ceres Partnership meeting last week, an upcoming walk in October to bring awareness to suicide and mental health disorders, and thanked Councilmember Martinez, SWAT and Fire for delivering backpacks and balloons to various communities in Ceres.
Councilmember Martinez thanked SWAT for inviting him to the SWAT dinner to raise money and continue helping the community.
• City Manager
Nothing to report.
• City Attorney
Nothing to report.
• Departments
Nothing to report.
• County Supervisor
Nothing to report.
CLOSED SESSION
None
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
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The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on August 28, 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 8:45 p.m . ...
Cristina Aguilar , Depu 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.usl agenda center .