OF
CITY CERES,
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
(via ZOOM and in-person)
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, June 10, 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 June 10, 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 Jim Stochl, Harvest Presbyterian Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lopez.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Service Awards for Cpt. Johnson, Lt. Griebel, & Sgt. Berber Police Chief, Chris Perry, presented Captain Johnson and Lieutenant Griebel with service award plaques.
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CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda five minutes)
Linda Chambers spoke regarding the Tuolumne River Regional Partnership, El Rematito's Planning Commission appeal, noise level at El Rematito, and next steps for Tuolumne River Regional Partnership and El Rematito's Conditional Use Permit.
Amy Claus spoke regarding yard sales within the city.
Josiah Young spoke regarding the City's towing ordinance.
Dave Pratt spoke regarding landscape rocks, gravel, and park hours at the dog park.
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding funding to traffic control.
Brandy Meyer spoke regarding the Tuolumne River Regional Partnership Citizen Advisory Committee.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
None
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the June 10, 2024 City Council Meeting was Posted on Wednesday, June 5, 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 May 28, 2024 Special City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
4. Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated May 15, 2024. (Esenwein)
5. General Correspondence - Information Only
a. PFAS General Order DW 2024-0002-DDW (Royal)
b. Public Works Monthly Report for April 2024 (Royal)
6. Resolution No. 2024-63, Approving Payment to Don Pedro Pump Company for Emergency Repairs Performed at Well 41. (Royal)
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7. Resolution No. 2024-64, Approving Contract Amendment No. 2 with EMTS, Inc. for Landscaping Maintenance Services at Smyrna Park, River Bluff Regional Park, and City Right-of-Ways, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract Amendment. (Royal)
8. Resolution No. 2024-65, Approving the Close Out of Morrow Village Phase I and I Sidewalk Project Accounts and Authorizing the Transfer of Remaining Funds to a New Project Account Named Morrow Village Sidewalk Improvements. (Beltran)
9. Resolution No. 2024-66, Approving the Construction Contract for the Fire Training Facility Phase 3 Tactical Tower to American Fire Training Systems, Inc., Approving a 10% Contingency, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract. (Beltran)
10. Contingency, Authorizing a Budget Amendment, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract. (Beltran)
11. Resolution No. 2024-68, Approving the Task Order Agreement for Consulting Services with BSK Associates for Geotechnical Services of the Hatch Road 18-Inch Water Transmission Line Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Beltran)
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving items 1-11. 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
CONSIDERATION OF ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
12. Ordinance No. 2024-XXXX, Adding Chapter 9, Construction and Demolition Waste of Title 6, Health and Sanitation, of the Ceres Municipal Code to Establish Administrative Procedures for Documenting Compliance with Senate Bill 1374 and the California Green Building Code Standards (CalGreen) for the Diversion of 65
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Percent of Construction and Demolition Debris from Landfills. (Royal) Public Works Director, Sam Royal, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included noticing and public involvement related to public hearings.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, approving item 12. 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
NEW BUSINESS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
13. Reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act Funds from Costa Fields Upgrades to Public Safety Retention
(Requested by Mayor Lopez)
14. Follow-Up on the Community Yard Sale
(Requested by Councilmember Vierra)
15. Translation of the Business License Application into Spanish (Requested by Councilmember Vierra)
*City Manager, Doug Dunford, explained this is already being addressed at the staff level. City Attorney, Nubia Goldstein, stated items 14 and 15 would come back to council as an informational item.
16. Follow-Up on the Bertolotti Disposal Contract Related to the Leaf & Limb Program (Requested by Councilmember Martinez)
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REPORTS
• Mayor
Nothing to report.
• City Council
Councilmember Martinez spoke regarding Concerts in the Park and wished staff a happy Father's Day.
Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding Tuscany Village, economy and businesses, capital improvement projects, and the hot air balloon event. • City Manager
Nothing to report.
• City Attorney
Nothing to report.
• Departments
Recreation Manager, Joey Chavez, spoke regarding the hot air balloon event Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Redevelopment & Economic Development Manager, Julian Aguirre, spoke regarding the mural at 4th St. & Lawrence St., a job fair on July 11, 2024, pending businesses coming to Ceres, and Tuscany Village.
• County Supervisor
Nothing to report.
CLOSED SESSION
17. 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
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18. Liability Claims, Cal. Gov. Code §54956.95
Claimant: Vincent Hooper
Agency Claimed Against: City of Ceres
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lopez reported the following:
• Direction was given to staff for item 17.
• The liability claim was denied with a 5/0/0/0 vote.
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on June 24, 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 7:42 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.