OF
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
(via ZOOM and in-person)
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, January 27, 2025 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 January 27, 2025 meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present:
Mayor: Javier Lopez
Vice Mayor: Daniel A. Martinez (District 4)
Councilmembers: James Casey (District 1); Rosalinda L. Vierra (District 2); Cerina Otero (District 3)
District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Otero Martinez
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. Redevelopment & Economic Development Annual Report for 2024 Redevelopment & Economic Development Manager, Julian Aguirre, presented the item.
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CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes)
Justin Farkas spoke regarding updates on Assemblyman Juan Alanis' office.
Maria Castillo spoke regarding an incident with her neighbor, the police department response and complaints submitted to the police department.
City Clerk, Fallon Martin, read an email into the record from Carol Sullivan regarding a K9 agenda item, police, and dispatcher services.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the January 27, 2025 City Council Meeting was Posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2025. (City Clerk) 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 January 13, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated December 18, 2024 through January 8, 2025. (Esenwein)
General Correspondence - Information Only
a. Public Works Monthly Report for December 2024 (Royal) Resolution No. 2025-08, Approving Amendment No. 1 with SNS Automation for the Public Works Department SCADA Systems Integration and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amendment. (Royal)
Resolution No. 2025-09, Approving Project Amendment No.2 with Provost and Pritchard Consulting Group for the Professional Services Contract to Develop Well 22 Granular Activated Carbon Treatment Vessels, Authorizing a Budget
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Amendment to Allocate Funds and, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amendment. (Royal)
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Villag or cagems 1 - 7. Motion caried 5/01010 by the
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor
Casey Vierra Otero Martinez Mayor Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CONSIDERATION OF ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Direction on Setback and Accessory Building/Structure Regulations Related to Carports.
Community Development Director, Lea Simvoulakis, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
Jose Magana spoke regarding his carport and following the rules.
John Warren spoke regarding the notification process when an illegal accessory building is identified.
Valerie Chavez spoke regarding the appearance of carports, cleanliness, and not changing the municipal code.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
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Council and staff discussion included neighborhood appearance and maintenance,
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
None
REPORTS
• Mayor
Nothing to report.
• City Council
Councilmember Otero spoke regarding the Ceres Police Department's involvement in the Healthy Room Project.
Councilmember Vierra requested Public Works give an update on the free community disposal event as well as the leaf and limb program.
• City Manager
Nothing to report.
• City Attorney
Nothing to report.
• Departments
Public Works Director, Sam Royal, spoke regarding the leaf & limb program ending January 9th
CLOSED SESSION
9. 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: 2 cases
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10. Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Cal. Gov't Code §54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager
Mayor Lopez introduced the Closed Session items.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Item 9:
• Mayor Lopez reported that direction has been given to staff.
Item 10:
• Mayor Lopez reported there is no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on February 10, 2025, 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 7:58 p.m. faulon wast
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.