CITY
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
(via ZOOM and in-person)
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, May 13, 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 May 13, 2024 meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present:
Mayor: Javier Lopez
Vice Mayor: Bret Silvera (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 Present Present
INVOCATION
Invocation by Pete Kirchhoff, Youth for Christ Central Valley.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lopez.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Public Works Week Proclamation
Public Works Director, Samir Royal, accepted the proclamation.
B. Drinking Water Week Proclamation
Public Works Superintendent, Joshua Casas, and Water Distribution Supervisor, Bobby Titus, accepted the proclamation.
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C. Stroke Awareness Month Proclamation & Presentation
Dorothy Trivedi and Breanna Cabeceiras with Doctors Medical Center accepted the proclamation and gave a presentation regarding stroke awareness and prevention.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes)
Shirley Rogers spoke regarding her opposition of the cost of the new gazebo in Whitmore Park.
Mason Sanchez spoke regarding the Ceres Street Faire including a low rider car show at this year's event.
Dave Pratt spoke regarding fox tails, goat heads, rocks used for landscaping, and graffiti at Neel Park and along the bike trail.
John Warren spoke regarding National Peace Officers Memorial Week, that flags should be flown at half-staff on May 15t in observance of National Peace Officers Memorial Week, and the Memorial Day ceremony that will be held on May 27h at the Ceres Cemetery at 10:00 a.m.
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding Love Ceres and thanked those who participated in the project at his home.
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 - 12 and 14 - 15. 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
Crask sled on pounday, ay, 2020 Cly Cy 13, 2024 City Council Meeting Waive Readings. All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions are Waived. (Waive
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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 April 22, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated April 11, 2024 through April 25, 2024. (Esenwein)
General Correspondence - Information Only
a. Report on International Council of Shopping Centers Annual Conference. (Aguirre)
6. A) Resolution No. 2024-47, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities and the Ceres Municipal Code. (City Clerk) B) Resolution No. 2024-48, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of Stanislaus County to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with the Statewide General Election to be Held on the Date Pursuant to § 10403 of the Elections Code. (City Clerk) C) Resolution No. 2024-49, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate's Statements Submitted to the Voters at a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. (City Clerk)
7. Resolution No. 2024-50, Accepting the River Ranch Sewer Lift Station Power Upgrade 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)
Resolution No. 2024-51, Accepting the Well 16 Granular Activated Carbon Chamber Project as Complete, Approving the Balancing Contract Change Order, Authorizing the Filing of the Notice of Completion, and Approving Releasing the Remaining Retention to the Contractor. (Royal)
Resolution No. 2024-52, Approving a Purchase Order with Valley Air Conditioning & Heating to Replace the Air Conditioning Units at City Hall and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Purchase Order. (Royal)
10. Resolution No. 2024-53, Approving a Contract Services Agreement with Industrial Electrical Co., Inc. for Generator Preventative Maintenance and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Royal)
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11. Resolution No. 2024-54, Approving the Acceptance of Grant Funding from the State of California on Behalf of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Severe Storm Disaster #4683DR and Designating the City Manager as the Authorizing Agent. (Royal)
12. Resolution No. 2024-55, Approving an Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of a Security Camera System at the Public Works Corporation Yard and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Royal)
13. Removed for separate consideration.
14. Resolution No. 2024-57, Approving a Professional Services Agreement with O'Dell Engineering for the Design Services of the STPL-5241 (080) Moffett Road Rehabilitation, Project #2407 and Sewer Replacement for Moffett Road and Fowler Road, Project #2417 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Beltran)
15. Resolution No. 2024-58, Declaring the Intention to Annex Territory into Community Facilities District No. 3 (Public Services) and Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes (3605 gth Street; APN 127-025-009). (Simvoulakis)
CONSIDERATION OF ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Item 13: Removed for separate consideration by Ceres resident, Dave Pratt Resolution No. 2024-56, Approving a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering, Inc. for SR99 Service/Mitchell Road Interchange Design Review and Conceptual Alternatives (Project Number 2303), and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Beltran) Dave Pratt inquired as to the status of the plans for the project.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included the cost of the project increasing and having an independent review to explore cost savings.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, approving item 13. Motion carried 4/1/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira Mayor Lopez
No Yes Yes Yes Yes
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
None
REPORTS
• Mayor
Nothing to report
• City Council
Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding economic development, homeless alliance meeting, resources for the homeless, housing and insurance meeting with Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil, the Red Dress event, Ceres Partnership being recognized as Non- Profit of the Year next month, and reporting graffiti, traffic, potholes, and conserving water.
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding the VFW promotion of poppies and the suicide prevention walk that will be held on September 26, 2024 at Modesto Junior College.
Councilmember Martinez spoke regarding Concerts in the Park and wished staff a happy Mother's Day.
• City Manager
Nothing to report
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• City Attorney
Nothing to report.
• Departments
Nothing to report.
• County Supervisor
Nothing to report.
CLOSED SESSION
16. 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
17. Liability Claims, Cal. Gov. Code §54956.95
Claimant: Tom Mitsopoulas
Agency Claimed Against: City of Ceres
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lopez reported the following:
• Direction was given to staff for item 16.
• The liability claim was rejected with a 5/0/0/0 vote.
ADJOURNMENT
The next (special) City Council Meeting will be held on May 28, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in the Community Center at 2701 Fourth Street, Ceres,
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There being no further business, Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 9:14 p.m. talon wasti
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.