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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
(via ZOOM and in-person)
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, September 23, 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 September 23, 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. National Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
Assistant Fire Chief, Andrew Hunter, and members of Modesto Fire Department accepted the proclamation.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes)
Lourdes Perez and Joel Rodriguez spoke regarding St. Jude's Parish Family Festival held October 4 - 6, 2024.
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September 23, 2024
Katherine Reeves spoke regarding the recalibration of street signals.
Justin Farkas spoke regarding updates from Assemblyman, Juan Alanis' office.
Antonio Escobedo spoke regarding the ribbon cutting of The Doghouse Taproom, lucha libre on October 12t at The Doghouse Taproom, and a music event on November 10th held at River Bluff Park
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
None
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the September 23, 2024 City Council Meeting was Posted on Wednesday, September 18, 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)
Approval of Minutes for the September 9, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
4. Removed for separate consideration.
5. Removed for separate consideration.
Removed for separate consideration.
Removed for separate consideration.
8. Resolution No. 2024-XXX, Approving Amendment #2 to the Professional Services Agreement with EMC Planning Group, Inc. for $18,318 to Perform Planning Services Related to the Continued Preparation of the 2024-2031 Housing Element Update, Including Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Approving a Budget Amendment, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract Amendment. (Simvoulakis)
*Item 8 removed by staff for consideration at a future meeting.
9. Removed for separate consideration.
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September 23, 2024
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Silving roi caling tems 1 - 3. Motion carried 5i100 by the Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silveira
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Item 4: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Vierra Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated September 4, 2024 through September 11, 2024. (Esenwein)
Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding the itemization report.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included questions related to the itemized report.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, approving item 4. 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 5: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey General Correspondence - Information Only
a. Public Works Monthly Report for August 2024 (Royal)
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding the reimbursement of cleaning up private property and the protocol for notifying the owner of cleaning up the location.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included communication the City Manager had with the property owner.
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Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, approving item 5. 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
Item 6: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Vierra Resolution No. 2024-134, Approving the Purchase of New Cubicles in the Engineering Department from Warden's Office Furniture. (Beltran) Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding funds for the project and size of the proposed cubicles.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included funds budgeted within the Engineering Department budget, larger workspace, and electrical safety.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, approving item 6. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Mayor Lopez
Casey Vierra Martinez Silvera
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Item 7: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Vierra Resolution No. 2024-135, Approving a Three (3) Year Agreement with Tony Zaia for Use of the Ceres River Bluff Regional Park Concessions and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Chavez)
Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding maximum amount the City is obligated to pay for utilities.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included the contract split and level of use for required utilities for the services provided.
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September 23, 2024
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving item 7. Motion carried 4/1/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silvera
Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Item 9: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Vierra Resolution No. 2024-136, Approving an Agreement with Capitol Advocacy Partners for Grant Writing Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (City Manager)
Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding the cost of services compared to the services received.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
John Warren spoke regarding additional cost of services beyond the monthly charge.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included successful grants received, applications in process and additional costs beyond the monthly service cost.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Silveira, approving item 9. Motion carried 3/2/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Martinez Silvera
No No Yes Yes Yes
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
None
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Regular City Council Meeting
September 23, 2024
NEW BUSINESS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
None
REPORTS
• Mayor
Nothing to report.
• City Council
Councilmember Martinez spoke regarding smoke detectors being available through Modesto Fire's Fire Prevention Division at (209) 571-5553.
Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding Out of the Darkness Walk promoting suicide prevention on September 28", Lumpia Festival on September 28*, Senior Prom at the Ceres Community Center on September 26t, Stanislaus Homeless Alliance meeting, Modesto Junior College's Department of Agriculture is hosting a family open house on October 3rd , the Kabaddi Tournament, and cameras installed around town performing traffic counts.
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding St. Jude's Parish Family Festival October 4th - 6th and requesting a budget review.
• City Manager
Nothing to report.
• City Attorney
Nothing to report.
• Departments
Nothing to report.
• County Supervisor
Nothing to report.
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September 23, 2024
CLOSED SESSION
10. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, Cal. Gov't Code §54956.9(d)(2)
"For the purposes of this section, litigation shall be considered pending when any of the following circumstances exist... A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the local agency on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the local agency." Potential Case(s): 1 case
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lopez reported there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on October 14, 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 7:20 p.m.
Javier Lopez, Mayor
Tavan 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.