AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, March 11, 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
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)
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AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
March 11, 2024
INVOCATION
Invocation by Pete Kirchhoff, Youth for Christ Central Valley.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Lopez.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Capitol Advocacy Partners Presentation
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes).
While the City Council welcomes and encourages participation in City Council meetings, adopted rules allow no more than 5 minutes (Resolution No. 2007-106) for expression of non -agenda items. Matters under the jurisdiction of the City Council, and not on the posted agenda, may be addressed by the general public; however, California law prohibits the City Council from taking action on any matter which is no t on the posted agenda unless it is determined to be an emergency by the City Council. Citizens are e ntitled to address the City Council on any agenda item subject to the 5-minute provision.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
None
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered routine in nature and will be enacted by a single motion unless otherwise requested by an individual Councilmember or public for special consideration.
Otherwise, the recommendation of staff will be accepted and acted upon by roll call vote.
1. Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the March 11, 2024 City Council Meeting was Posted on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. (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. Approval of Minutes for the February 12, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
4. Approval of Minutes for the February 26, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
March 11, 2024
5. Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated February 15, 2024 through February 23, 2024. (Esenwein)
6. Resolution No. 2024-X XX, Declaring Certain Property within the City’s Possession as Surplus or Unclaimed and Ordering its Sale, Acquisitions, or Distribution for Common Benefit of the City. (Chavez)
7. Resolution No. 2024-X XX, Authorizing Acceptance of the U.S. Department of Justice Program, Bureau of Justice Assistance 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Allocation and Approving a 2023-2024 Budget Amendment to Appropriate the Funds. (Perry)
CONSIDERATION OF ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
8. Resolution No. 2024-XXX, Approving the Addition of One (1) Human Resources Technician to the Human Resources Department. (City Manager)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
Councilmembers request to have an agenda item placed on a future agenda (pursuant to Chapter 2 - City Council Meetings, J-8. City Council Referrals/Determination of Items for Agenda).
REPORTS
At this time, any Councilmembers or City staff will make an announcement, or report briefly on his /her activities.
• Mayor
• City Council
• City Manager
• City Attorney
• Departments
• County Supervisor
AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
March 11, 2024
CLOSED SESSION
None
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on March 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in the Community Center at 2701 Fourth Street, Ceres, CA.
Council Agenda:
The City Council agenda is available for public review on the City’s website at www.ci.ceres.ca.us and posted at the time and places noted above.
Related Materials:
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall located at 2220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA during normal business hours. Persons with questions concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk’s Office at (209) 538 - 5731.
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Fallon Martin, City Clerk, for the City of Ceres, declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda for the Regular City Council Meeting was posted on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the following locations in Ceres:
• Community Center Display Case – 2701 Fourth Street
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fallon Martin, City Clerk
Capitol Advocacy Partners
Working to Support Funding Goals
City of Ceres
March 11, 2024
ITEM A
Who We Are
CAP team
● 12-person team with expertise in the following areas: municipalities, transportation, water, infrastructure, public safety, disaster relief, and education. ● Ceres leads: Dana DeBeaumont, Dante Moreno
Active voice and advocate for City
• Congress, Agencies, Administration
Grants
• Research programs
• Developing Strategic Funding Plan
• Understand requirements & Agency priorities – Troubleshoot issues • Build relationships
• Position the City and individual departments for success • Congressional support
• Writing/submitting grants
Legislation
• Examine, track, recommend positions
• Draft and recommend legislative language
• The City as a resource to federal decision makers
ITEM A
What We Have Worked on
• Secured $20,000 - Pending $5,379,265
• Grant - $3,113,578, Community Project - $2,265,687.50 • Relationship Building
• Mayor Lopez Washington D.C. meetings - January
■ Senator Padilla, Senator Butler, Congressman Duarte, Department of Transportation, and staff. We look forward to building those conversations with the Mayor and City Councilmembers.
■ CAP maintains communication with the offices of Senator Padilla, Senator Butler, Congressman Duarte and key stakeholders to keep each informed of successes and challenges.
• San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District - $20,000 • CAP wrote and secured $20,000 to help cover costs of an electric vehicle truck for the Public Works fleet, providing the department with the needed funds to purchase the vehicle.
• Community Corrections Partnership Funding Request to Stanislaus County- $3,113,578.38 (Pending - award notification expected in early April) • In February, CAP wrote and submitted an application for the Police Department to launch a Homeless Outreach Team. Team = trained Outreach Specialists and a Supervisor to respond to qualifying 911 calls, including mental health crises and homeless encounters.
ITEM A
What We Are Working on
• Department of Energy Funding - $76,660 - Due April 30 • Working with the City Manager to request $76,660 for an electric vehicle through the U.S. Department of Energy.
• CA Attorney General Tobacco Grant - deadline expected in June • The City Manager and Chief Perry approved applying for California Attorney General Tobacco Grant.
■ Creates a tobacco compliance program, requested funding for officer overtime, surveillance equipment, decoy operations, police trainings, and increased community engagement. Pay for half a School Resource Officer. • Community Project Request- $2,265,687.50
• One-time funding submitted into federal fiscal year 2025 appropriations by a Senator/s and/or Congressman.
• Renovation of the VFW Hall and creation of a cooling/heating center within it. ■ Elected officials engagement initiated in December.
ITEM A
2024 Engagement
• CAP engaged multiple times with each City agency. Other grants of interest:
1. Transportation: Safe Streets and Roads for All Act (DOT) • Grant to cover “Safety Action Plan” to help fund the design of a new Service Road, decreasing lanes and preparing for DDI.
• Police: COPS Hiring (DOJ)
• Grant to partner with schools to provide one additional School Resource Officer. The COPS Hiring Grant would pay for about half of the officer, with $125,000 over three years.
• Other areas of interest include:
• Finding funding to restore the Water Tower.
ITEM A
Sample CAP Accomplishments
● City of Gustine (over $7,775,687 in awards) including:
○ $4,950,000 for water improvements
○ $618,942 for fire truck.
○ $1,842,311 for public safety, mental health.
● City of Hayward ($23,571,406 in awards) including:
○ $4,223,413 Community Project funds for facilities, public safety. ○ $1,837,500 for youth counseling, diversion, case management, crisis intervention
○ 3 DOJ Community Oriented Policing awards = $8,634,671. ○ $5,560,794 for public safety, mental health.
● City of California City (won $3,432,388 in awards) including:
○ $2,182,388 Proposition 64 = Task Force addressing marijuana cultivation, distribution.
○ $250,000 to hire two police officers.
○ $1,000,000 in community project funds to improve water quality, system reliability.
○ $2,432,388 for public safety, mental health.
ITEM A
DRAFT 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
Councilmember
Casey
District 2
Councilmember
Vierra
District 4
Councilmember
Martinez
District 3
Vice Mayor
Silveira
Mayor Lopez
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.
ITEM 3
DRAFT MINUTES
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
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Martinez
Vice Mayor
Silveira Mayor Lopez
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)
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. Approval of Minutes for the January 22, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
4. Approval of Minutes for the January 29, 2024 Special City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
5. Removed for separate consideration.
6. General Correspondence – Information Only (Royal)
a. Public Works Monthly Report for December 2023
7. Resolution No. 2024-10, Authorizing a Budget Amendment for the 2022 Pavement Resurfacing Project to Utilize Additional Sewer Service Funds. (Royal)
8. 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)
ITEM 3
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 12, 2024
9. 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. 202 4-17, Approving a 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 ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 5: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey
Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated January 10, 2024 through January 25, 2024. (Esenwein)
Councilmember Casey spoke regardin g 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:
ITEM 3
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 12, 2024
Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Martinez
Vice Mayor
Silveira Mayor Lopez
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
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Martinez
Vice Mayor
Silveira Mayor Lopez
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
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Martinez
Vice Mayor
Silveira Mayor Lopez
Abstain Yes Yes No Yes
ITEM 3
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 12, 2024
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
17. Resolution No. 202 4-20, 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
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Martinez
Vice Mayor
Silveira Mayor Lopez
No Yes Yes Yes Yes
18. Resolution No. 202 4-21, 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:
ITEM 3
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 12, 2024
Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Martinez
Vice Mayor
Silveira Mayor Lopez
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.
ITEM 3
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 12, 2024
• City Council
Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding a meeting with the Stanislaus Homeless Alliance, working with Economic Development Manager, Julian Aguirre, and small businesses, the delay of the Economic Development Action Committee meeting, and the community housing meeting on February 13, 2024 at 4:3 0 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
21. 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.
ITEM 3
DRAFT MINUTES
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.
_____________________________
Javier Lopez, Mayor
____________________________
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.
ITEM 3
DRAFT MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
(via ZOOM and in-person)
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, February 26, 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 26, 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
Councilmember
Casey
District 2
Councilmember
Vierra
District 4
Councilmember
Martinez
District 3
Vice Mayor
Silveira
Mayor Lopez
Present Present Present Present Present
INVOCATION
Invocation by Jim Stochl, Harvest Presbyterian Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lopez.
PRESENTATIONS
None
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes)
Destiny Suarez spoke regarding updates on Senator Marie Alvarado Gil’s office.
Gavin Cline spoke regarding updates on Congressman John Duarte’s office.
Abby Pendleton spoke regarding updates on Assemblyman Juan Alanis’ office.
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 26, 2024
Brandy Meyer spoke regarding Love Ceres.
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding tire marks on his street.
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 – 4, 6 – 10. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Martinez
Vice Mayor
Silveira Mayor Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
1. Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the February 26, 2024 City Council Meeting was Posted on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. (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 January 31, 2024 through February 8, 2024. (Esenwein)
4. General Correspondence – Information Only
a. Public Works Monthly Report for January 2024 (Royal)
5. Removed for separate consideration.
6. Resolution No. 2024-23, Accepting River Bluff Pump Station Project as Complete, Approving the Balance Contract Change Order, Authorizing the Filing of the Notice of Completion, and Releasing the Remaining Retention to the Contractor. (Royal)
7. Resolution No. 2024 -24, Approving Amendment No. 1 with Black Water Consulting Engineers for the River Bluff Reservoir and Pump Station Project, Authorizing a Budget Amendment to Allocate Funds, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amendment. (Royal)
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 26, 2024
8. Resolution No. 2024-25, Approving an Agreement with Don Pedro Pump Co. for Well Rehabilitation at Wells 23 and 25 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Royal)
9. Resolution No. 2024-26, Approving the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Recordation of the Parcel Map for Ceres 18, LLC. (City Manager)
10. Resolution No. 2024-27, Accepting the 2022 Pavement Resurfacing Project as Complete, Approving the Balancing Contract Change Order, Authorizing the Filing of the Notice of Completion and Releasing the Remaining Retention to the Contractor. (Royal)
11. Removed for separate consideration.
12. Removed for separate consideration.
CONSIDERATION OF ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 5: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey
Resolution No. 2024-22, Approving Project Agreement #7 with GDR Engineering, Inc. to Provide Professional Engineering Services and Construction Support Services for the Smyrna Park Improvement Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Royal)
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding the necessity of services since a Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer has been hired and if the item went out to bid.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
John Warren spoke regarding a resident engineer for the Smyrna Park improvement project.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included clarifying that no additional funding is needed for the services being rendered and if grant funds could be used for the services.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving item 5. Motion carried 4/1/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 26, 2024
Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Martinez
Vice Mayor
Silveira Mayor Lopez
No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Item 11: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey Resolution No. 2024-28, Council Concurrence of Mayor Lopez’s Recommendation to Appoint the Chief of Police as a City of Ceres Representative on the Modesto - Ceres Fire Protection Agency JPA Oversight Committee. (Perry)
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding using someone other than the Chief of Police since he is new in his role.
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 11. Motion carried 4/1/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Martinez
Vice Mayor
Silveira Mayor Lopez
No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Item 12: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey Resolution No. 2024-29, Approving a Letter of Support from the Ceres City Council to Present to Capital Advocacy Partners for a Community Project at the Veteran of Foreign Wars/American Legion Hall. (City Manager)
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding input from the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
Steven Whitney, Secretary/Treasurer of the American Legion Post, spoke in favor of updating the American Legion Memorial Building and its designated name.
John Warren spoke regarding his support of Steven Whitney’s comments and matching funds for the grant.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included the planned updates and funding.
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 26, 2024
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving item 12. Motion carried 4/1/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Martinez
Vice Mayor
Silveira Mayor Lopez
No Yes Yes Yes Yes
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
13. Discussion Regarding Ceres Municipal Code Title 5, Business Licenses and Regulations, Chapter 18 Garage Sales. (City Manager)
Councilmember Casey introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding how this kind of event will look long-term.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included an email submission with signatures, support of the event, and coordinating a trash collection/drop off the day after the City-wide yard sale event.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez , seconded by Councilmember Vierra approving a city-wide yard sale event in conjunction with a city -wide cleanup day . Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Martinez
Vice Mayor
Silveira Mayor Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 26, 2024
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
14. Requesting the City Donate Money to Love Ceres
(Requested by Councilmember Martinez)
REPORTS
• Mayor
Nothing to report.
• City Council
Vice Mayor Silveira spoke regarding the Lions Club Crab Feed.
Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding spoke regarding housing, Stanislaus Homeless Alliance meeting, universal vocabulary related to housing, community meeting for C ommunity Development Block Grant funds, and met with builders and non-profits.
• City Manager
City Manager, Doug Dunford, introduced the new Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer, Michael Beltran.
• City Attorney
Nothing to report.
• Departments
None
• County Supervisor
Supervisor, Channce Condit, spoke regarding his meeting with the Fire Chief, offering a letter of support for the VFW/American Legion grant the City is trying to obtain, and assisting in the coordination of a cleanup day in conjunction with the citywide yard sale.
CLOSED SESSION
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REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 26, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on March 11, 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 6:48 p.m.
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Javier Lopez, Mayor
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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.
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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Javier Lopez, Mayor
James Casey, Dist.1
Rosalinda L. Vierra, Dist. 2
Bret Silveira, Dist. 3
Daniel A. Martinez, Dist. 4
MEETING DATE:
TO:
FROM:
CONTACT:
SUBJECT:
March 11, 2024
Mayor and City Council
Douglas D. Dunford City Manager
Joey Chavez, Recreation Manager
[email protected], (209) 538-5682
Resolution No. 2024-X XX, Declaring Certain Property within the City’s Possession as Surplus or Unclaimed and Ordering its Sale, Acquisitions, or Distribution for Common Benefit of the City RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution declaring certain City property to be surplus property and unclaimed property and ordering its sale and distribution for the common benefit of the City. Staff is recommending the City Council to surplus the furniture.
I. BACKGROUND:
In May of 2009 Ceres Community Center open its doors. The Furniture and equipment have been has taken its ware and tear for 15 years. This created a surplus of furniture and equipment that is unsafe and unusable to the City, all of which is listed in Attachment B.
II. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
Per City Council Resolution 2010 -84, which adopted the City’s Purchasing Policy states “the Purchasing Officer (City Manager) is responsible for the management of surplus City property.” Staff is requesting this property be declared surplus property so it can be sold. This is the most cost effective and beneficial option for both the City and the residents of ceres.
III. FISCAL IMPACTS:
The sale of this surplus furniture would create proceeds that would be depos ited in the General Funds of the City of Ceres for the common ben efit of the residents. The City would also be relieved of the cost to store and maintain the property while it is unused and unclaimed.
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IV. EXISTING POLICY / RELATIONSHIP TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN:
Approval of this surplus property fulfills the strategic plan for Community engagement:
Establish strong relationships with all sectors of the community.
V. POLICY ALTERNATIVES:
N/A
VI. INTERDEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
This project has been coordinated with the Recreation Department.
VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
N/A
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
N/A
IX. STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
City staff will itemize the surplus furniture property listed in Exhibit B. If the City is unable to sell these items, then the City will distribute them to local non -profits to avoid unnecessary storage.
Approved by: ____________________
Douglas D. Dunford
City Manager
Attachments:
1. Attachment A – Resolution
2. Attachment B – Surplus Property
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ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX
DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY’S POSSESSION AS SURPLUS OR UNCLAIMED; AND ORDERING ITS SALE,
ACQUISTIONS, OR DISTRIBUTION FOR COMMON BENEFIT OF THE
CITY
THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Ceres
WHEREAS, The City is in lawful possession of certain unclaimed property and surplus property as listed and described in Exhibit B; which is attached hereto, and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, The said property is surplus, or unclaimed, and declared a nuisance for which the City has no requirements; and
WHEREAS, Certain said property is to be sold, acquired by other City departments or given away for public purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ceres does hereby approve:
SECTION 1: The City Manager be, and hereby is, authorized to sell, acquire, or distribute on the City’s behalf said property described in Exhibit A; and SECTION 2: The Finance Director is authorized to deposit the proceeds of the sale of the afore described property into the General Fund of the City of Ceres for the common benefit of the residents of the City of Ceres.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Ceres City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 11th day of March 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
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Javier Lopez, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Fallon Martin, City Clerk
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Asset
Number Qty Condition Purchase
Date
15 Good May-09
22 Good May-09
2 Good May-09
3 Good May-09
6 Good May-09
1 Good May-09
1 Fair May-09
4 Good May-09
15 Fair Jun-09Executive Chair
Community Center Surplus Items ATTACHMENT B
Arm Chair
Natural Gas 6 burners with 36in
Griddle and ovens
8' X 32' stage
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60inch Round Tables
8 foot Rectangle tables
Flat Cart
Round Cart
Training Tables
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Exhibit A
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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Javier Lopez, Mayor
James Casey, Dist.1
Rosalinda L. Vierra, Dist. 2
Bret Silveira, Dist. 3
Daniel A. Martinez, Dist. 4
MEETING DATE: March 11, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Douglas D. Dunford, City Manager
CONTACT: Chris Perry, Police Chief
[email protected], (209) 538-5743
SUBJECT:
Resolution No. 2024 -XXX, Authorizing Acceptance of the U.S.
Department of Justice Program, Bureau of Justice Assistance 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Allocation and Approving a 2023-2024 Budget Amendment to Appropriate the Funds
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the acceptance of the U.S. Department of Justice Program, Bureau of Justice Assistance 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) allocation and approve a 2023-24 budget amendment to appropriate the funds.
I. BACKGROUND:
The Police Department applied for the Bureau of Justice Assistance 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) to provide one year of funding for Critical Response Team training that was reduced or eliminated from the current budget.
II. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
To ensure that our Negotiators and SWAT team members remain fully trained and updated on new issues, procedures and techniques; and in order to continue training our personnel on new requirements, it is imperative that personnel attend the CATO (California Association of Tactical Officers) and CAHN (California Association of Hostage Negotiators) trainings.
These trainings are not budgeted in the General Fund due to budgetary constraints.
However, the Justice Assistance Grant provides the needed funding to send our Critical Response Teams to both of these trainings.
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III. FISCAL IMPACTS:
The total cost of these trainings is estimated to be $1 8,000.00. The grant allocation is $17,262.00. The difference of $ 738.00 will be absorbed by 26210.025800, with no adverse impact.
A budget amendment is required to appropriate the grant funds. See Attachment B.
IV. EXISTING POLICY / RELATIONSHIP TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN:
N/A
V. POLICY ALTERNATIVES:
Council could choose to not accept the awarded funds. This would result in the cancellation of the CATO and CAHN trainings or in cancelling other needed trainings to accommodate the CATO and CAHN trainings. Cancellation of CATO, CAHN or other department trainings would result in a negative impact to the Police Department.
VI. INTERDEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
N/A
VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
N/A
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
N/A
IX. STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
Following Council approval, City Accounting will appropriate the JAG award money to 26010.022600 and 26010.025800 as outlined in Attachment B.
Approved by: ____________________
Douglas D. Dunford
City Manager
Attachments:
1. Attachment A – Resolution
2. Attachment B – Budget Amendment
3. Attachment C – Certifications and Assurances by the CEO ITEM 7
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE 2023 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) ALLOCATION AND APPROVING A 2023-2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT
TO APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS
THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Ceres
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice administers the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to help law enforcement agencies improve or enhance their law enforcement-related programs or projects; and, WHEREAS, the Ci ty o f Ceres has been awarded $17,262.00 through this program; and,
WHEREAS, the JA G funds will be utilized to provide one yea r o f funding for training the department’s Critical Response Teams.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ceres does hereby authorize acceptance of the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Allocation and approves a 2023-2024 budget amendment to appropriate the funds.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Ceres Ci ty Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 11th day of March 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
________________________________
Javier Lopez, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Fallon Martin, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT A
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Attachment “B”
Budget Amendment No.
Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024
Reference Resolution No. 2024-XXX, dated March 11 , 2024 authorizing appropriations for the U.S. DOJ -BJA 20 23 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant as follows:
Appropriations:
Fund Name Fund
No.
Dept.
No.
Object
No.
Appropriation
Amount
Local Law Enforcement
Federal Grant – Training
260 10 022600 $4,500.00
Local Law Enforcement
Federal Grant – Travel,
Lodging and Meals
260 10 025800 $12,762.00
Requested Appropriation $17,262.00
2023 - 2024 Current Appropriation + $
Total Appropriation $17,262.00
Estimated Revenues:
Fund Name Fund
No.
Type
No.
Object
No.
Estimated
Revenue Amt.
Total Estimated Revenue $
2023 - 2024 Current Estimated Revenue $
Total Estimated Revenue $
Fiscal Impact: None.
ATTACHMENT B
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U.S. DepnnnaeNT oF JusncE
OFFIGE oF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program FY 2023 Local Solicitation Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government On behalf of the applicant unit of local government named below, in support of that locality's application for an award under the FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant ("JAG") Program, and further to 34 U.S.C. S 10153(a), I certify to the Office of Justice Programs ('OJP), U.S. Department of Justice ("USDOJ'), that all of the following are true and correct:
1. I am the chief executive of the applicant unit of tocal government named below, and I have the authority to make the following representations on my own behalf as chief executive and on behalf of the applicant unit of local government. I understand that these representations will be relied upon as material in any OJP decision to make an award, under the application described above, to the applicant unit of local government.
2. I certify that no federal tunds made available by the award (if any) that OJP makes based on the application described above will be used to supplant local funds, but will be used to increase the amounts of such funds that would, in the absence of federal funds, be made available for law enforcement activities.
3. I assure that the application described above (and any amendment to that application) was submitted for review to the governing body of the unit of local government (e.9., city council or county commission), or to an organization designated by that governing body, not less than 30 days before the date of thiscertification.
4. I assure that, before the date of this certification- (a) the application described above (and any amendment to that application) was made public; and (b) an opportunity to comment on that application (or amendment) was provided to citizens and to neighborhood or community-based organizations, to the extent applicable law or established procedure made such an opportunity available.
5. I assure that, for each fiscal year of the award (if any) that OJP makes based on the application described above, the applicant unit of local government will maintain and report such data, records, and information (programmatic and financial), as OJP may reasonably require.
6. I have carefully reviewed 34 U.S.C. S 10153(aX5), and, with respect to the programs to be funded by the award (if any), I hereby make the certification required by section 10153(aX5), as to each of the items specified therein.
Signature of Chief Executive of theApplicant Unit of Date of Certification Local Government
Printed Name of Chief Executive Title of Chief Executive Name of Applicant Unit of Local Government
Rev. April 21, 2023
ATTACHMENT C
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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Javier Lopez, Mayor
James Casey, Dist.1
Rosalinda L. Vierra, Dist. 2
Bret Silveira, Dist. 3
Daniel A. Martinez, Dist. 4
MEETING DATE:
TO:
FROM:
CONTACT:
SUBJECT:
March 11, 2024
Mayor and City Council
Douglas D. Dunford, City Manager
Doug Dunford, City Manager
[email protected], (209) 538-5751
Resolution No. 2024-X XX, Approving the Addition of One (1) Human Resources Technician to the Human
Resources Department
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends council approve the addition of one (1) Human Resources Technician to the Human Resources Department.
I. BACKGROUND:
The City is experiencing difficulty in retaining skilled and qualified candidates. Staff in the Human Resources Department are increasingly challenged with meeting the demands of the sudden influx in recruitments. The department managed this huge increase in workload with 3.5 FTE since July 2023. However, the landscape has changed substantially over the last nine months. The police department has seen a large turnover in dispatchers and police officers. In addition, the Public Works Department is also experiencing significant turnover, therefore, ramping up their recruitment efforts due to attrition. The Human Resource s Department hired a part -time extra-help employee to ensure we could manage our recruitment efforts, however the individual left to seek full - time employment. This has left a significant strain on the remaining staff who are struggling to balance their day-to-day duties and responsibilities.
In an effort to provide a broad overview on how the work environment has been impacted, staff reviewed the average number of recruitments the City has historically conducted .
We discovered th e average number of recruitments is twelve recruitments per year.
Currently, the Human Resource Department is averaging twenty-four recruitments per month. This has overwhelmed the department , and forced the department to focus entirely on recruitments, which is substantially impacting their ability to focus on the broad range of duties and responsibilities . This shift is significantly impacting our employees and creates liability to the City as most functions are required by federal and state law.
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II. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
The City is actively recruiting to fill twenty -five full-time and fifteen part-time positions for our recreation department for our summer programs.
On average it takes 30.25 work hours per employee to actively recruit, hire, and enter all the information into the various software programs for benefits, wages, etc. The cost to the City is approximately $2,002.00 per hire. In 2023, the Human Resource department utilized over 2,238 hours to hire personnel. This equates to 1.2 full -time positions . In addition, the City has processed 60 terminations in 2023. A termination takes approximately 5 hours on average to process. That is roughly 300 work hours to process the end of employment paperwork. In summary, the total time spent onboarding and processing end of employments alone is almost 1.4 full time positions.
Staff looked at other surrounding agencies and their comparative Human Resource Department staffing levels. The following is the results of the inquiry:
Population Full-Time
Employees
Part-Time
Employees
Total
Employees
Average
Monthly
Recruitments
Lodi 67,021 5 1 6 9
Manteca 85,792 7 0 7 6
Turlock 72,682 8 2 10 5
Staff is looking to expand the Human Resource Department by one full time position to help accommodate the recruitment flood that we currently have. Additionally, this person would also assist in the other previously stated functions that are lacking in the department.
The substantial increase in workload has impacted the Human Resources Department’s ability to update the personnel rules, provide leadership training, seek cost recovery, establish new policies and procedures required by law in 2024, and the broad range of day-to-day duties and responsibilities required by federal and state laws. The addition of one full -time Human Resources Technician will enable the Human Resources Department to manage the increased workload.
III. FISCAL IMPACTS:
The Human Resources Technician will be designated Confidential and assigned to J51 of the City’s Classification Plan. The salary range for this position is $50,352 to $61,188 annually. A total of $108,276 is needed for salary and benefits. The position will be funded by a combination of Water Service, Sewer, and General funds next fiscal year.
A total of $27,069 is need for salary and benefits for the remainder of the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The cost of the position is not budgeted in the Human Resources budget for FY 2023-2024. Staff are recommending an increase of $26,000 in appropriates to the Human Resources budget as outlined in the budget amendment.
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IV. EXISTING POLICY / RELATIONSHIP TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN:
The addition of a Human Resources Technician to the City’s Human Resources Department will ensure the on-going training needed to provide better customer service.
This person will allow the HR department to provide quality services to meet community needs, assuring that the City has helpful, well trained, properly equipped and sufficient staff who partners with other public agencies to provide efficient services.
V. POLICY ALTERNATIVES:
N/A
VI. INTERDEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
N/A
VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
N/A
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
N/A
IX. STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
City Manager will direct the Human Resources Director to open a recruitment for the new position.
Approved by: ____________________
Douglas D. Dunford
City Manager
Attachments:
1. Attachment A – Resolution
2. Attachment B – Budget Amendment
Fund Percentage Amount
Water Service 25% $27,069
Sewer Service 25% $27,069
General 50% $54,138
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ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX
APPROVING THE ADDITION OF ONE (1) HUMAN RESOURCES
TECHNICIAN TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Ceres
WHEREAS, staff in the Human Resources Department are increasingly challenged with meeting the demands of the sudden influx in recruitments; and
WHEREAS, Human Resources previously averaged twelve recruitments per year and is now averaging twenty-four recruitments per month; and
WHEREAS, the substantial increase in workload has impacted the Human Resources Departments’ ability to perform a broad range of duties and responsibilities required by federal and state law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ceres does hereby approve the addition of one (1) Human Resources Technician to the Human Resources Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City of Ceres Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to record the appropriate accounting entries as outlined in the budget amendment.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Ceres City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 11th day of March 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
________________________________
Javier Lopez, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Fallon Martin, City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT B
Budget Amendment No.
Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024
Reference Resolution No. 2024-XXX, dated March 11, 2024 approving the addition of one (1) Human Resources Technician to the Human Resources Department
Appropriations:
Fund Name Fund
No.
Dept.
No.
Object
No.
Appropriation
Amount
General Fund 100 66 01xxxx $13,534.00
Water 527 66 01xxxx $6,768.00
Sewer 567 66 01xxxx $6,767.00
Requested Appropriation $27,069.00
2023 - 2024 Current Appropriation $0.00
Total Appropriation $27,069.00
Estimated Revenues:
Fund Name Fund
No.
Type
No.
Object
No.
Estimated
Revenue Amt.
Total Estimated Revenue $0.00
2023 - 2024 Current Estimated Revenue $0.00
Total Estimated Revenue $0.00
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
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