CITT
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
(via ZOOM and in-person)
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, February 12, 2024 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 12, 2024 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 Silveira
Present Present 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. Black History Month Proclamation
Ceres City Council presented a proclamation to Samuel White-Ephraim with the Modesto/Stanislaus NAACP recognizing February as Blask History Month in the city of Ceres.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes)
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding department information on the City's website.
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Regular City Council Meeting
February 12, 2024
Dave Pratt spoke regarding the City Council / Planning Commission Workshop, signs, an RV center, and gophers at the dog park.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
None
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
Councilmember Casey abstained from item 16.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving items 1 - 4, 6 - 12, and 14 - 15. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Silveira Mayor Lopez
Casey Vierra Martinez
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
1. Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the February 12, 2024 City Council Meeting was Posted on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. (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)
Approval of Minutes for the January 22, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
Approval of Minutes for the January 29, 2024 Special City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
Removed for separate consideration.
General Correspondence - Information Only (Royal)
a. Public Works Monthly Report for December 2023
Resolution No. 2024-10, Authorizing a Budget Amendment for the 2022 Pavement Resurfacing Project to Utilize Additional Sewer Service Funds. (Royal) Resolution No. 2024-11, Approving Amendment No. 1 with Crawford & Associates for Geotechnical and Testing Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amendment. (Royal)
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Regular City Council Meeting
February 12, 2024
Resolution No. 2024-12, Accepting Morrow Village Phase 2 CDBG Sidewalk Improvement Project as Complete, Approving the Balance Contract Change Order, Authorizing the Filing of the Notice of Completion, and Authorizing the Release of the Retention to the Contractor. (Royal)
10. Resolution No. 2024-13, Approving an Agreement with Rolfe Construction, Inc. for the River Ranch Sewer Lift Station Power Upgrade Project, Authorizing a 10% Contingency, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Royal)
11. Resolution No. 2024-14, Approving Amendment No. 1 with Provost and Pritchard Consulting Group to Develop Well 22 Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Treatment Vessels, Authorizing a Budget Amendment to Allocate Funds and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amendment. (Royal)
12. Resolution No. 2024-15, Approving Amendment No. 1 with Jeremy Damas for Public Works Project Management and Consultation and to Serve as the Chief Operator of the Water System, Authorizing a Budget Amendment to Allocate Funds, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amendment. (Royal)
13. Removed for separate consideration.
14. Resolution No. 2024-17, Approving Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Monument for the Right of Way Acquisition Services for the SR99 Service Road / Mitchell Road | Interchange Project, Authorizing a Budget Amendment, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Royal)
15. Resolution No. 2024-18, Approving a Contract with Artificial Turf & Landscaping Co. Inc. for the Infield/Turf Renovations at Costa Fields and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract. (Chavez)
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Item 5: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey Register of Audited Demands) Dated January 10, 2024 through January 25, 2024. (Esenwein)
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding funding for fire services provided by City of Modesto.
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 5. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
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Regular City Council Meeting
February 12, 2024
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Item 13: Removed for separate consideration by Gene Yeakley Resolution No. 2024-16, Approving the Submission of an Application to the Office of Traffic Safety for a Special Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant. (Perry) Gene Yeakley requested more information on what the grant could be used for.
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
Casey Vierra Silveira Mayor Lopez
Martinez
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
16. Resolution No. 2024-19, Approving an Appeal and Modifying City of Ceres Planning Commission Resolution PC 23-26 for Conditional Use Permit Application Number 23-18 to Develop a Gas Station and Convenience Store at 1200 E.
Whitmore Avenue (APN: 086-016-077). (City Attorney)
City Attorney, Nubia Goldstein, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included clarifying that a "no" vote would not prohibit the applicant from building a car wash.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Vierra, approving item 16. Motion carried 3/1/0/1 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Mayor Lopez
Abstain Yes Yes No Yes
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Regular City Council Meeting
February 12, 2024
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
17. Resolution No. 2024-20, Ratifying the Appointment of Christopher Perry to the Position of Police Chief, Approving an Employment Agreement, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (City Manager)
City Manager, Doug Dunford, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
Gene Yeakley congratulated Police Chief, Chris Perry.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included congratulating Police Chief, Chris Perry and the appointment process of the position.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving item 17. 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
18. Resolution No. 2024-21, Ratifying the Appointment of Michael Beltran to the Position of Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer, Approving an Employment Agreement, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (City Manager)
City Manager, Doug Dunford, 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 item 18. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
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Regular City Council Meeting
February 12, 2024
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silvera
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
19. Schedule a Special City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in Lieu of the Cancelled Regular City Council Meeting on Monday, May 27, 2024 (Memorial Day) (Requested by Councilmember Casey)
Councilmember Casey introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
John Warren spoke regarding items #19 and #20 being given careful consideration.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included the importance of having a second meeting in May since it is during budget preparation.
Council consensus to have this item placed on a future agenda.
20. Schedule a Special City Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in Lieu of the Cancelled Regular City Council Meeting on Monday, November 11, 2024 (Veterans Day)
(Requested by Councilmember Casey)
Councilmember Casey introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council consensus to have this item placed on a future agenda.
REPORTS
• Mayor
Nothing to report.
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Regular City Council Meeting
February 12, 2024
• City Council
Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding a meeting with the Stanislaus Homeless the community housing meeting on February 13, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Center.
• City Manager
Nothing to report.
• City Attorney
Nothing to report.
• Departments
Finance Director, Shannon Esenwein, introduced the new Deputy Finance Director, Sonia Ledezma.
Public Works Director, Samir Royal, spoke regarding the free community disposal day and the latest storm event.
Police Chief, Chris Perry, thanked the council and staff for the support as Ceres new Police Chief.
County Supervisor
Nothing to report.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Labor Negotiators, Cal Gov't Code §54957.6(a) Agency Designated Representative: City Manager, Douglas D. Dunford Employee Organization: Ceres Police Officers' Association Employee Organization: First Line Supervisors/Confidential Bargaining Group Employee Organization: Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA!) Employee Organization: Mid-Managers Bargaining Group
Employee Organization: Public Safety Managers
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
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Regular City Council Meeting
February 12, 2024
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lopez reported that direction was given to staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on February 26, 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 7:33 p.m. =
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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.