CERT
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
(via ZOOM and in-person)
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, September 25, 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 25, 2023 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); 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 Absent Present
INVOCATION
Invocation by Jim Stochl, Harvest Presbyterian.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lopez.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
Nelson Gomez with South Modesto Business United accepted the proclamation.
B. StanCOG Unmet Transit Needs Presentation
Jean Foletta, Director of Mobility Programs, gave the presentation.
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Mayor Lopez asked for public comment.
Jim Adkisson spoke regarding the presentation.
Moishe McBagelstein spoke regarding the presentation.
Mayor Lopez prohibited public comment via Zoom for the remainder of the City Council meeting due to a breach of City Council Meeting decorum.
Council and staff discussion included receiving the flyer for the presentation.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes)
Amy (did not provide last name) spoke regarding the yard sale ordinance.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
None
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Vierra, approving items 1 - 5. Motion carried 4/0/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Mayor Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Absent Yes
Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the August 28, 2023 City Council Meeting was Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 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 August 30, 2023 through September 6, 2023. (Robbins)
General Correspondence - Information Only
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a. Public Works Monthly Report for August 2023
Resolution No. 2023-128, Approving a Project Agreement for General Capital Improvement Project Support to Herner Solutions and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Waugh)
6. Removed for separate consideration.
Removed for separate consideration.
8. Removed for separate consideration.
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Item 6: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey Resolution No. 2023-129, Awarding the Design Contract for the HSIPSL- 5241(076) Median Installations and HSIPSL-5241(077) Traffic Signal Improvement Projects to TL Engineering and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Contract. (Waugh)
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding public input related to this project.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Action: Motion Councilmember Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Vierra, approving item 6. Motion carried 3/1/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Mayor Lopez
No Yes Yes Absent Yes
Item 7: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey Resolution No. 2023-130, Approving a Change in Cellular Service from Verizon Wireless to T-Mobile. (Frederick)
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding staff obtaining bids from competing vendors.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
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John Warren spoke regarding patrol cars and cellular issues the City is experiencing.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included vendors for the service, T-Mobile cell towers, and past issues with AT&T.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Vierra, approving item 7. Motion carried 3/1/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember | Councilmember | Councilmember Vice Mayor Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Mayor Lopez
No Yes Yes Absent Yes
Item 8: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Vierra Award Program. (Vasquez)
Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding the prioritization of the Service and Retirement Award Program.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
John Warren spoke regarding the cost associated with the program.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included the remainder of unallocated ARPA funds and the use of ARPA funds on recurring items.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Mayor Lopez, approving item 8. Motion failed 2/2/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Mayor Lopez
No No Yes Absent Yes
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. Waiver of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-XXXX, Amending Chapter 10, Mobile Food Vending from Motor Vehicles of Title 5, Business Licenses and Regulations, of the Ceres Municipal Code to Amend the Regulations Related to Food Trucks. (Hoem)
Community Development Director, Christopher Hoem, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included the results of the mobile food truck committee meetings, newly drafted mobile food vendor ordinance amendment, and the continuation of the committee.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Vierra, denying item 9. Motion carried 4/0/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember | Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Casey Vierra Martinez Silvera Mayor Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Absent Yes
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
10. River Road Mutual Water Company Request for Water Service. (Royal) Public Works Director, Sam Royal, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included the number of meters required, water rates, water rate increases, installation of water lines, how each home is billed since there will be only one meter, and the properties that are included in the request.
Council consensus to move forward with drafting an agreement and bringing the
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item back on a future council meeting agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
None
REPORTS
• Mayor
Nothing to report.
• City Council
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding the annual Out of the Darkness walk hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at Graceada Park in Modesto on September 30, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding the economic development meeting, Stanislaus Equity Partners and Stanislaus Workforce Development, workshop for business owners, Modesto's Downtown Street Team, food boxes served by New Visions Christian Church on Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., suicide prevention walk at Graceada Park in Modesto, Ceres Police Department's event at Texas Roadhouse, and an upcoming rib eating contest between Ceres Police Department and Modesto Fire Department.
Councilmember Martinez spoke regarding his attendance at the League of California Cities' Annual Conference, Ceres Chamber's Bands, Brews, & BBQ event is on October 14, 2023, and the Trunk-or-Treat event the City of Ceres is holding on October 28, 2023.
• City Manager
Nothing to report.
• City Attorney
Nothing to report.
• Departments
Kevin Waugh, Director of Engineering Services, spoke regarding the commencement of the Smyrna Park Improvement Project.
Sam Royal, Director of Public Works, spoke regarding tree services that Public Works provides.
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• County Supervisor
Nothing to report.
CLOSED SESSION
11. 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 October 9, 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 7:35 p.m. saves oper Mayor
Tauon mastin
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.