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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, September 11, 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 September 11, 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 District 3
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silvera
Present Present Present Present Present
INVOCATION
Invocation by Chris Henry, Valley Christian Center.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Lopez.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Crosstown Showdown Certificates
Certificates issued to:
• Greg Magni, Athletic Director (Central Valley High School) • John Bussard, Athletic Director (Ceres High School)
• Derrick Goblirsch, Head Football Coach (Central Valley High School) • Dan Pangrazio, Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services Division (Ceres Unified School District)
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Central Valley Varsity Athletes:
• Juan Alonzo • Cesar Pimentel
• Mario Gonzalez • Anthony Ramirez
• Darrius Jackson • Josiah Sandoval
• Josh Ludwig • Edmund Stewar
• Andrue Olivas • Joseph Zuniga
National Suicide Prevention & Action Month Proclamation Patricia Pacheco from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention accepted the proclamation.
C. 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance Proclamation
Modesto Fire's Deputy Fire Chief, Darin Jesberg, accepted the proclamation.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding the cannabis legal service charges on the register of audited demands.
Dave Pratt spoke regarding the foxtail cleanup performed by the City.
Juan Larios spoke regarding parking in front of fire hydrants in residential neighborhoods.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
None
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira approving items 1 - 3 and 5 - 14. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Vierra Martinez Silveira Mayor Lopez
Casey
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the August 28, 2023 City Council Meeting was Posted on Wednesday, September 6, 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)
3. Approval of Minutes for the following Regular City Council Meetings:
a. August 14, 2023
b. August 28, 2023 (City Clerk)
4. Removed for separate consideration.
5. General Correspondence - Information Only
a. Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Notification Level Exceedance for Well 34. (Royal)
6. Resolution No. 2023-119, Awarding a Custodial Services Contract for the Ceres Community Center to Environment Control and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Contract. (Royal)
7. Resolution No. 2023-120, Accepting the Office of Justice Program, Bureau of Justice Assistance 2022 through 2024 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant and Approving a Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Amendment. (Collins)
8. Resolution No. 2023-121, Approving a Contract with Gallo Winery for Use of the Police Department Firing Range for a Term of Three (3) Years at a Use Rate of $1,200.00 Per Year and Authorizes the Interim City Manager to Execute the Contract. (Collins)
9. Resolution No. 2023-122, Awarding the Design Contract for the Morgan Road Storm Drain Improvement Project to GDR Engineering, a 10% Contingency, and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Contract. (Waugh)
10. Resolution No. 2023-123, Awarding a Professional Services Contract for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update to O'Dell Engineering and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Contract. (Waugh)
11. Resolution No. 2023-124, Awarding a Professional Engineering Services Contract for the 2023 Sewer System Master Plan Update to Stantec Consultant Services Inc. and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Contract. (Waugh)
12. Resolution No. 2023-125, Awarding a Professional Engineering Services Contract for the Water Master Plan Update to West Yost Associates, Authorizing
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a Budget Amendment and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Contract. (Waugh)
Resolution No. 2023-126, Accepting the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Prepared for the Stanislaus Urban County Consortium. (Hoem)
Resolution No. 2023-127, Authorizing the Use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for Consulting Services by Tyler Tech to Complete the Implementation of Payroll and Human Resources Modules and Authorize a Budget Amendment to Appropriate Funds. (City Manager)
CONSIDERATION OF ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Item 4: Removed for separate consideration by Vice Mayor Silveira Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated August 16, 2023 through August 23, 2023. (City Manager)
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment.
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding the cannabis legal service charges on the register of audited demands.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by, Vice Mayor Silveira approving item 4. 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
None
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NEW BUSINESS
15. Resolution No. 2023-XXX, Declaring Certain City-Owned Parcels as Surplus Land Pursuant to the Surplus Land Act, and Authorizing the City Manager to Conduct Negotiations for the Disposition of the Surplus Parcels. (Hoem) Community Development Director, Christopher Hoem, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment.
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding the display of associated maps to help visualize the location of the parcels.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included removing and adjusting parcels on the list, the Walmart intersection on Service Road, planned carbon vessels on Parcel #3, pipes going across Parcel #2, and the condition of soil after installation of vessels.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by, Councilmember Martinez to table the item and for staff to provide clarity on the Walmart intersection, Parcel #2 and Parcel #3. Motion carried 3/2/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira
No Yes Yes Yes No
Action: Motion by Councilmember Casey, seconded by, Mayor Lopez to declare Parcel #1 and Parcel #4 as surplus. Motion failed due to approval of first motion.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
16. Ceres City Parks Walking Trails Improvements Project Update. (Royal) Public Works Director, Samir Royal, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment.
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding the location of the trails in the parks.
John Warren spoke regarding public input on the design of the trails.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
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Council and staff discussion included interference of the pump with the trail at Strawberry Fields and the space available around the basin, the walking path already at Riverview Park, funding, and qualification of CDBG or consortium money.
17. Mandatory Commercial Recycling Service Implementation. (Royal) Public Works Director, Samir Royal, introduced the item. Administrative Analyst, Toni Cordell, gave the presentation.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment.
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding recycling within the Ceres Community Center.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
18. Proposing a Four-Way Stop at North St. and Third St. (Requested by Councilmember Martinez)
Councilmember Martinez request a four-way stop be installed at North Street and Third Street.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment.
John Warren spoke regarding a stop sign being installed at Roeding Road and gth Street and the process to request a stop sign.
Council consensus to have this item placed on a future agenda.
19. Proposing a Four-Way Stop at Roeding Road and 9th Street. (Requested by Vice Mayor Silvera)
20. Proposing Cameras be Installed at Independence Park. (Requested by Councilmember Vierra)
REPORTS
• Mayor
Nothing to report.
• City Council
Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding her visit to various businesses to assess their
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needs, the Homeless Alliance meeting this week, fire coordination and interaction with the community when responding to a house fire on Hackett Rd., thanked the Police Department for the ride along during the graveyard shift and looking forward to speaking with Captain Chris Perry about a Streets Team in Ceres Councilmember Casey spoke regarding the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion 9/11 Ceremony.
• City Manager
Nothing to report.
• City Attorney
Nothing to report.
Departments
Interim Fire Chief Kevin Wise spoke regarding him filling in as Interim Fire Chief and Chief Darin Jesberg's assignment to Ceres.
Engineer Waugh gave an update on the Ochoa Park Project.
County Supervisor
Nothing to report.
CLOSED SESSION
21. Public Employment, Cal. Gov't Code §54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lopez reported out that direction was given to staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on September 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in the Community Center at 2701 Fourth Street, Ceres, CA
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There being no further business, Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 10:11 p.m. lager Lopez Mayor
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.