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JOINT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
FORMER CERES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE STANISLAUS-CERES REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETINGS
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
(via ZOOM and in-person)
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, December 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 December 11, 2023 regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor/Chair: Javier Lopez
Vice Mayor/Vice Chair: Bret Silveira (District 3)
Councilmembers/Members: 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 Mayor &
Vice Mayor & Chairman
& Agency & Agency & Agency Vice Chair
Member Member Member Silvera Lopez
Casey Vierra Martinez
Present Present Present Present Present
INVOCATION
Invocation by Pete Kirchhoff, Youth for Christ Central Valley.
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)
Deborah Mann spoke regarding solid waste collections and rules on sorting solid waste.
Gurmet Ghag spoke regarding a new gas station project on Whitmore Avenue.
Amarjit Malhi spoke regarding a new gas station project on Whitmore Avenue.
Parminder Gill spoke regarding a new gas station project on Whitmore Avenue.
Harley Brock spoke regarding a new gas station project on Whitmore Avenue.
Hardeep Gill spoke regarding a new gas station project on Whitmore Avenue.
Tom Mitsopoulou spoke regarding the Service Road/Morgan Road medians.
Reyna Burciaga spoke regarding a new gas station project on Whitmore Avenue.
Ronnie Samra spoke regarding a new gas station project on Whitmore Avenue and inquired why a similar project in that location was denied in the past.
H.D. Hall spoke regarding a new gas station project on Whitmore Avenue.
Daisy Castillo spoke regarding the Service Road/Morgan Road medians.
Sophea Tuy spoke regarding the Service Road/Morgan Road medians.
Heather Woodard spoke regarding a new gas station project on Whitmore Avenue.
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding the Hometown Hero Banner Program.
Brandy Meyer spoke regarding the Community Service Award Ceremony on January 19, 2024.
Kiran Gill spoke regarding a new gas station project on Whitmore Avenue.
City Clerk, Fallon Martin, read an email into the record from Brittany Ruiz regarding the Service Road/Morgan Road medians.
City Clerk, Fallon Martin, read an email into the record from Stephanie Alberto regarding the new gas station project on Whitmore Avenue.
City Clerk, Fallon Martin, read an email into the record from Stephanie Castillo regarding
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the Service Road/Morgan Road medians.
City Clerk, Fallon Martin, read an email into the record from Michael Alberto regarding the Service Road/Morgan Road medians.
City Clerk, Fallon Martin, read an email into the record from David Bridges regarding utility billing and street sweeping.
City Clerk, Fallon Martin, read an email into the record from David Bridges regarding a four-way stop at Morgan Road and San Pedro Road, the median at Morgan Road and Service Road, moving the location of the firing range, and vehicle offenses.
City Clerk, Fallon Martin, read an email into the record from Steven Martin Silva regarding speeding on Morgan Road.
City Clerk, Fallon Martin, read an email into the record from Tamara Cano regarding a new gas station project on Whitmore Avenue.
City Clerk, Fallon Martin, read an email into the record from Barbara Tanner regarding speeding on Morgan Road and San Pedro Road.
City Clerk, Fallon Martin, read an email into the record from K.W.H. regarding employee staffing within the City of Ceres.
City Clerk, Fallon Martin, read an email into the record from Loreal Ahart regarding dispatcher staffing levels in the City of Ceres.
City Clerk, Fallon Martin, read an email into the record from Munir Obaid regarding the Service Road/Morgan Road medians.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
A. Planning Commission Appointment.
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 sub-committee's recommendation to appoint Gary Condit to the City of Ceres Planning Commission for a full four-year term expiring December 31, 2027.
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Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Vierra, appointing Gary Condit to the City of Ceres Planning Commission. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving items 1 - 14. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Vierra Silveira Mayor Lopez
Casey Martinez
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Meeks was ostPo on ThuTay, Ded of 7, De23 City 1.2023 City Counci 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)
Approval of Minutes for the following City Council Meetings (City Clerk) a. November 8, 2023 Special City Council Meeting
b. November 13, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
c. November 27, 2023 Special City Council Meeting
d. December 4, 2023 Special City Council Meeting
Register of Audited Demands) Dated November 1, 2023 through November 22, 2023. (Esenwein)
General Correspondence - Information Only (Royal)
a. Public Works Monthly Report for October 2023
6. Adding and Repealing Ceres Municipal Code Ordinances. (City Attorney)
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a. Waiver of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-1078, Adding Chapter 7, Protection of Critical Infrastructure, of Title 6, Health and Sanitation, to the Ceres Municipal Code.
b. Waiver of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-1079, Adding Chapter 8, Health and Hygiene, of Title 6, Health and Sanitation, to the Ceres Municipal Code.
Waiver of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-1080, Amending Chapter 10, Mobile Food Vending from Motor Vehicles of Title 5, Business Licenses and Regulations, of the Ceres Municipal Code to Amend Mobile Food Truck Regulations. (City Manager)
8. Resolution No. 2023-150, Approving a Three-Year Contract with Top Dog Police Kg Training and Consulting, LLC (Top Dog) for Monthly Maintenance Training of the Police K9 Teams and Initial Training to New Police K9 Teams. (Collins)
9. Resolution No. 2023-151, Authorizing the Purchase of a Bonander Dump Trailer for the City of Ceres Code Enforcement Division. (Collins)
10. Resolution No. 2023-152, Approving the Extension of a Contract for Graffiti Removal Services with Affordable Custom Painting for a Term of Two (2) Years at a Rate of $68.00 Per Hour, Not to Exceed $50,000.00 Annually without Prior Council Approval, and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Contract. (Collins)
11. Resolution No. 2023-153, Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract for the Improvement of the Don Pedro Park Trail with George Reed, Inc. and Authorizing a Budget Amendment to Allocate the Approved ARPA Funds for the Project. (Royal)
12. Resolution No. 2023-154, Approving the Use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to Install Point to Multi-Point Wireless Network Base Station. (Frederick)
13. Resolution No. 2023-001, (SA-SCRC) Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule Pursuant to the Health and Safety Code Section 34177 for the Period Commencing July 1, 2024 and Ending June 30, 2025 (ROPS 24-25 and Taking Certain Actions in Connection. (Hoem)
14. Resolution No. 2023-002, (SA-CRA) Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule Pursuant to the Health and Safety Code Section 34177 for the Period Commencing July 1, 2024 and Ending June 30, 2025 (ROPS 24-25) and Taking Certain Actions in Connection. (Hoem)
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CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No. 2023-155, Ratifying the Appointment Approving an Employment Agreement with Douglas Dunford for the Position of City Manager. (Vasquez) Human Resources Director, Delilah Vasquez, introduced 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, approving items 15. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Case Vierra Martinez Silveira
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
DISCUSSION ITEMS
16. Report on Homelessness. (Collins)
Police Captain, Chris Perry, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding the communication between businesses and the Police Department regarding trespassing.
John Warren spoke regarding the collaboration between the City of Ceres and Union Pacific.
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Deborah Mann spoke regarding squatters in the City of Ceres.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included trespassing notices.
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
None
REPORTS
• Mayor
Mayor Lopez spoke regarding Christmas festivities hosted by the City of Ceres and thanked the Parks and Recreation Division, a car club toy drive, Beards for Kids, Doug Vigil and Kiki Rodriguez for being inducted into the Lowrider Hall of Fame, Ceres High School winning during Red Ribbon Week, meeting with leadership students at Central Valley High School, and Chief Collins last City Council meeting. • City Council
Councilmember Martinez spoke regarding attending Ceres Police Department's SWAT toy giveaway, attending the Partnership for Healthy Children, his one year anniversary of being on the council, Chief Collins last City Council meeting and thanked the Parks and Recreation Division for the Christmas festivities.
Vice Mayor Silveira spoke regarding the Fill the Boat Event.
Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding the businesses who attended the City Council meeting, the report on homelessness, visiting Christmas Tree Lane and enforcement of the street vendors, Christmas festivities hosted by the City of Ceres, Chief Collins upcoming retirement, License Plate Readers, and graffiti reporting.
Councilmember Casey thanked staff for their hard work.
• City Manager
Nothing to report.
• City Attorney
Nothing to report.
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• Departments
Community Development Director, Christopher Hoem, introduced the City's new Redevelopment & Economic Development Manager, Julian Aguirre. • County Supervisor
Supervisor Condit wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
CLOSED SESSION
"For the purposes of this section, litigation shall be considered pending when any of the following circumstances exist... A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the local agency on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the local agency." Potential Case(s): (1 case)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lopez reported out that there was nothing to report.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on January 8, 2024 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 8:26 p.m. he n
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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.