MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
(via ZOOM and in-person)
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, April 22, 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 April 22, 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
Councilmember Cou ncilmember Councilmember
Casey Vierra Martinez
Present Present Present
INVOCATION
Invocation by Jim Stochl, Harvest Presbyterian Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lopez.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Arbor Day Proclamation
District 3
Vice Mayor
Silveira
Present
Mayor and Council presented a proclamation for Arbor Day.
B. Love Ceres Proclamation
Mayor and Council presented a proclamation for Love Ceres.
C. Cinco de Mayo Proclamation
Mayor Lopez
Present
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Nelson Gomez with South Modesto Business United (SMBU) accepted the proclamation.
D. Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Schneider Electric gave a presentation on potential future improvements to the wastewater treatment plant.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
John Warren spoke regarding the project's life cycle, cost, and how it will be funded.
Maylor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included the length/timeframe of the project, accommodating future growth, hiring locally for the project, if the current space sufficient for the upgrades, and whether it will include any off-site improvements.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes)
Gavin Cline spoke regarding updates from Congressman John Duarte's office.
Justin Farkas spoke regarding updates from Assemblyman Juan Alanis' office.
Destiny Condit spoke regarding updates from Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil's office.
Tony Madrigal spoke regarding the annual Day of the Child event on Saturday, April 27th from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at El Rematito.
Cynthia Ruiz spoke regarding SMBU's adoption of Caswell Elementary for this year's Posada event.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
None
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Action : Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving items 1 - 4 and 7 - 8. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Council member Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
1. Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the April 22, 2024 City Council Meeting was Posted on Wednesday, April 17, 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 April 8, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
4. Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated March 27, 2024 through April 3, 2024. (Esenwein)
5. Removed for separate consideration.
6. Removed for separate consideration.
7. Resolution No. 2024-43, Accepting the Don Pedro Park Trail Project as Complete, Approving the Balancing Contract Change Order, and Authorizing the Filing of the Notice of Completion, and Releasing the Remaining Retention to the Contractor. (Royal)
8. Resolution No. 2024-44, Approving the Use of American Rescue Plan Act Funds to Sponsor the Annual Ceres Street Faire and Authorizing Staff to Move Forward with the Expenditure. (City Manager)
9. Removed for separate consideration.
10. Removed for separate consideration .
CONSIDERATION OF ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Item 5: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey General Correspondence - Information Only
a. Public Works Monthly Report for March 2024 (Royal)
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b. Redevelopment & Economic Development Report for January - March 2024 (Aguirre)
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding weed abatement.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included the Fire Department's process for weed abatement , how to report weed abatement requests, and bathrooms at Strawberry Fields Park.
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 :
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Item 6: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey Resolution No. 2024-42, Approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Regional Fire Authority Funding for the Fire Training Facility Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the MOU. (Wise)
Council member Casey inquired what the money is being used for and how the rest of the project will be funded.
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 6. Motion carried 4/1/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Council member Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Item 9: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Vierra Resolution No. 2024-45 , Adopting in Concurrence with Stanislaus Urban County Consortium the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Programs , and Support of Submission to Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (Aguirre)
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Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding money from the consortium and public meetings.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included estimated allocations, public workshops and how they were noticed, written and verbal comments will be accepted up until May 9, 2024, old consortium money and future committee meetings.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Vierra, approving item 9. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Council member Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Item 10: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Vierra Resolution No. 2024-46, Approving a Contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for a Citywide Avigilon Card Access System Upgrade, Approving a Budget Amendment, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (City Manager) Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding the use of ARPA funds, future system integrations and the selection process.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included funding, age of previous keycard system and how upgrades tie into the current system.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Vierra, seconded by
Councilmember
Casey
Yes
Councilmember Martinez, approving item 10. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Vierra Martinez Silveira Yes Yes Yes Yes
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
None
REPORTS
• Mayor
Nothing to report.
• City Council
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Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding economic development and housing conversations with Assemblyman Juan Alanis and Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil, traffic issues, a town hall meeting related to housing in conjunction with Assemblyman Juan Alanis, SB 268, a women's mental health awareness workshop on May 9th , attending a TIO board meeting, and Love Ceres.
Councilmember Martinez spoke regarding Ceres' State of the City, South Modesto Business United choosing him to be the grand marshal at the upcoming Cinco de Mayo parade, and the post-Christmas parade meeting.
• City Manager
Nothing to report.
• City Attorney
Nothing to report.
• Departments
Nothing to report.
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• County Supervisor
Nothing to report.
CLOSED SESSION
11. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Cal Gov't Code §54957 .6(a) Agency Designated Representative : City Manager , Douglas D. Dunford and Human Resources Director, Delilah Vasquez
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 stated the Closed Session item had been cancelled .
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on April 22, 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 7:02 p.m. ~~
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.ea.us/ agenda center .