AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, March 10, 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
ROLL CALL
Mayor: Javier Lopez
Vice Mayor: Daniel A. Martinez (District 4)
Councilmembers: James Casey (District 1); Rosalinda L. Vierra (District 2); Cerina Otero (District 3)
INVOCATION
Invocation by Jerry Swain, New Vision Christian Center.
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AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
March 10, 2025
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Lopez.
PRESENTATIONS
None
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes).
While the City Council welcomes and encourages participation in City Council meetings, adopted rules allow no more than 5 minutes (Resolution No. 2007-106) for expression of non-agenda items. Matters under the jurisdiction of the City Council, and not on the posted agenda, may be addressed by the general public; however, California law prohibits the City Council from taking action on any matter which is not on the posted agenda unless it is determined to be an emergency by the City Council. Citizens are entitled to address the City Council on any agenda item subject to the 5-minute provision.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered routine in nature and will be enacted by a single motion unless otherwise requested by an individual Councilmember or public for special consideration.
Otherwise, the recommendation of staff will be accepted and acted upon by roll call vote.
1. Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the March 10, 2025 City Council Meeting was Posted on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (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 January 27, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
4. Approval of Minutes for the February 10, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
5. Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated January 15, 2025, through January 22, 2025. (Esenwein)
6. General Correspondence – Information Only
AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
March 10, 2025
a. Public Works Monthly Report for January 2025. (Royal)
7. Resolution No. 2025-XXX, Approving a Five-Year Agreement with NetFile, Inc. for Electronic Filing of Campaign Statements, Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700), and AB 1234 Ethics Training and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (City Clerk)
8. Resolution No. 2025-XXX, Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Donation of a Chrysler Van for Police Department Operations and Complete the Transfer of Ownership from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office to the City of Ceres. (Johnson)
CONSIDERATION OF ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
Councilmembers request to have an agenda item placed on a future agenda (pursuant to Chapter 2 - City Council Meetings, J-8. City Council Referrals/Determination of Items for Agenda).
9. Strategic Plan Update
(Requested by Councilmember Otero at the January 13, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting)
10. Create a Committee to Review the Modesto Fire Contract (Requested by Councilmember Casey at the January 13, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting)
11. Service Groups and Students to Lead Flag Salute
(Requested by Councilmember Otero)
AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
March 10, 2025
REPORTS
At this time, any Councilmembers or City staff will make an announcement, or report briefly on his /her activities.
• Mayor
• City Council
• City Manager
• City Attorney
• Departments
CLOSED SESSION
12. 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: 1 case
13. 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
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on March 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in the Community Center at 2701 Fourth Street, Ceres, CA.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Fallon Martin, City Clerk, for the City of Ceres, declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda for the Regular City Council Meeting was posted on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the following locations in Ceres:
• Community Center Display Case – 2701 Fourth Street
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fallon Martin, City Clerk
AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
March 10, 2025
Council Agenda:
The City Council agenda is available for public review on the City’s website at www.ci.ceres.ca.us and posted at the time and places noted above.
Related Materials:
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall located at 2220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA during normal business hours. Persons with questions concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk’s Office at (209) 538 - 5731.
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DRAFT 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
Councilmember
Casey
District 2
Councilmember
Vierra
District 3
Councilmember
Otero
District 4
Vice Mayor
Martinez
Mayor Lopez
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.
ITEM 3
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
January 27, 2025
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
1. Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the January 27, 2025 City Council Meeting was Posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2025. (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 January 13, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
4. Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated December 18, 2024 through January 8, 2025. (Esenwein)
5. General Correspondence – Information Only
a. Public Works Monthly Report for December 2024 (Royal)
6. 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)
7. 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 ITEM 3
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
January 27, 2025
Amendment to Allocate Funds and, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amendment. (Royal)
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Vierra, approving items 1 – 7. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Otero
Vice Mayor
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
8. 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.
ITEM 3
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
January 27, 2025
Council and staff discussion included neighborhood appearance and maintenance, potential confusion if changes are made to the municipal code regarding carports, Code Enforcement, educating the public, enforcement going forward, consistency, fairness, and timeline and timeframe requiring illegal carports to be removed.
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
ITEM 3
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
January 27, 2025
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. ______________________________
Javier Lopez, Mayor
______________________________
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.
ITEM 3
DRAFT MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
(via ZOOM and in-person)
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, February 10, 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 February 10, 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
Councilmember
Casey
District 2
Councilmember
Vierra
District 3
Councilmember
Otero
District 4
Vice Mayor
Martinez
Mayor Lopez
Present Present Present Present Present
INVOCATION
Invocation by Jerry Swain, New Vision Christian Center.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lopez.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Black History Month Proclamation
Rene Crawford accepted the proclamation on behalf of the NAACP.
B. Website Update Presentation
Information Technology Manager, Jon Frederick, gave a presentation on an update to the City’s website.
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 10, 2025
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
Dave Pratt spoke regarding issues with the My Ceres app.
John Warren spoke regarding issues with the My Ceres app.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included signing up for news blasts via the City’s website.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes)
Dave Pratt spoke regarding issues with the My Ceres app and chicken eatery options in Ceres.
Jose Magana spoke regarding the timeframe to remove illegal carports and the number of carport complains.
Irma Luis Gutierrez agreed with what Jose Magana stated.
Gene Yeakley commended council for their decision regarding carports and inquired about enforcement.
Dalton Pellanda spoke regarding the lack of uniformity in Ceres and neighborhood blight.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
C. Planning Commission Appointment
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the February 10, 2025 City Council Meeting was Posted on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. (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. Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated January 15, 2024 through January 22, 2025. (Esenwein)
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 10, 2025
4. Consideration to Cancel the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting of February 24, 2025. (City Manager)
5. Removed for separate consideration.
6. Resolution No. 2025 -11, Accept ing the U.S. Department of Justice Program, Bureau of Justice Assistance 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Allocation and Approving a 2024 -25 Budget Amendment to Appropriate the Funds. (Johnson)
7. Removed for separate consideration.
8. Resolution No. 2025 -13, Approving the North Central Avenue Reconstruction Project (New Project String), Approving a Budget Amendment to Appropriate Funds, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Consultant Project Agreements up to $50,000 for this Project. (Beltran)
9. Resolution No. 2025 -14, Ratification of the General Services Agreement for Emergency Flooring Replacement in the City Hall Annex with Flooring Liquidators. (Beltran)
10. Resolution No. 2025 -15, Approving the Central Avenue Reconstruction Project (New Project String), Approving a Budget Amendment to Appropriate Funds, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Consultant Project Agreements up to $50,000 for this Project. (Beltran)
11. Resolution No. 2025-16, Approving the Richland Avenue Reconstruction Project (New Project String), Approving a Budget Amendment to Appropriate Funds, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Consultant Project Agreements up to $50,000 for this Project. (Beltran)
12. Removed for separate consideration.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Vierra, approving items 1-4, 6, and 8-11. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Otero
Vice Mayor
Martinez Mayor Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CONSIDERATION OF ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 5: Removed for separate consideration by Vice Mayor Martinez
Resolution No. 2025-10, Authorizing the Submission of an Application to the Office ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 10, 2025
of Traffic Safety for a Special Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant. (Johnson)
Vice Mayor Martinez inquired as to whether the STEP Grant covers the site team.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding how the hours can be spent and split up.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Vierra, approving items 5. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Otero
Vice Mayor
Martinez Mayor Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Item 7: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Otero Resolution No. 2025-12, Approving an Agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP to Provide Accounting Consulting Services for the Completion of the Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Audit. (Ledezma)
Councilmember Otero inquired as to the importance of the audit, the frequency, and the services the consultant will provide.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included whether charges could be altered and if the services will help bring the City in compliance for the Fiscal Year 2023 audit.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Vierra, approving items 7. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Otero
Vice Mayor
Martinez Mayor Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Item 12: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Otero Resolution No. 2025 -17, Approving the Professional Services Agreement for a Water and Wastewater Rate Study Update to Willdan Financial Services, Inc., ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
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February 10, 2025
Authorizing a 10% Contingency, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Beltran)
Councilmember Otero spoke regarding the last rate study that was conducted, last utility fee schedule, inquired as to how often should rates should be reviewed, and how to prepare for the future.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
John Warren spoke regarding previous studies and rate increases.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included how often rate studies are conducted, the last time the water and sewer rate studies were conducted, water connection fees, the last nexus study on water connection fees, how often we can raise the connection fees, compliance with State laws, Proposition 218, public workshops, future development, and reserves.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Vierra, approving items 12. Motion carried 4/1/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Otero
Vice Mayor
Martinez Mayor Lopez
No Yes Yes Yes Yes
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 10, 2025
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
13. Public Hearing Communication Outreach
(Referred by Councilmember Casey at the January 13, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting)
Councilmember Casey introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
John Warren spoke regarding Facebook community groups.
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding text message services.
Shirley Rogers spoke regarding a quarterly newsletter.
Dave Pratt spoke regarding the difficulty in finding a common form of communications.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council provided consensus for staff to bring back an item on a future agenda to explore options to increase communications related to public hearings (5/0).
14. Volunteers for Code Enforcement
(Referred by Vice Mayor Martinez at the January 13, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting)
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Vice Mayor Martinez introduced the item and stated he had a previous referral regarding the dog park.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
Dalton Pellanda spoke regarding personnel that address public safety concerns.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included Volunteers in Policing (VIP), scope of work for Code Enforcement volunteers, training for volunteers, forming a committee to seek out areas out of compliance, cost of implementation, and union compliance.
Council provided consensus for staff to bring back an item on a future agenda to explore the creation of adding Code Enforcement volunteers, including training and liability (5/0).
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 10, 2025
REPORTS
• Mayor
Nothing to report.
• City Council
Councilmember Otero spoke regarding the Chamber of Commerce’s Coffee & Conversation being held at the Cupcake Boutique on February 11, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding the Permanent Local Housing Allocation, Stanislaus Equity Partners, and the Meet & Greet Electeds event.
• City Manager
City Manager, Doug Dunford, announced Police Chief Chris Perry’s retirement.
• City Attorney
Nothing to report.
• Departments
Nothing to report.
CLOSED SESSION
15. 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: 1 case
16. Public Employment, Cal. Gov’t Code §54959
Title: Interim Police Chief
17. Conference with Real Property Negotiations, Cal Gov’t Code §54956.8 Property: 0 Arthur Way (APN 127-002-047)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager, Douglas D. Dunford and City Attorney, Nubia I.
Goldstein
Negotiating Parties: Pedro Orozco (Buyer) and Alvena Maryam (Real Estate Agent) Under Negotiations: Price and/or terms of payment
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 10, 2025
18. Conference with Real Property Negotiations, Cal Gov’t Code §54956.8 Property: APN 041-009-001
Agency Negotiator: City Manager, Douglas D. Dunford and City Attorney, Nubia I.
Goldstein
Negotiating Parties: William and Linda Mineni
Under Negotiations: Price and/or terms of payment
19. Conference with Real Property Negotiations, Cal Gov’t Code §54956.8 Property: 943 E Grayson Road (APN 041-007-007)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager, Douglas D. Dunford and City Attorney, Nubia I.
Goldstein
Negotiating Parties: Marchy Dairy
Under Negotiations: Price and/or terms of payment
20. Conference with Real Property Negotiations, Cal Gov’t Code §54956.8 Property: 1367 E Grayson Road (APN 041-009-010)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager, Douglas D. Dunford and City Attorney, Nubia I.
Goldstein
Negotiating Parties: Sun Meadow LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and/or terms of payment
21. Conference with Real Property Negotiations, Cal Gov’t Code §54956.8 Property: APN 041-009-013
Agency Negotiator: City Manager, Douglas D. Dunford and City Attorney, Nubia I.
Goldstein
Negotiating Parties: Phillip and Linda Yori
Under Negotiations: Price and/or terms of payment
22. Conference with Real Property Negotiations, Cal Gov’t Code §54956.8 Property: 4849 Blaker Road (APN 041-009-007)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager, Douglas D. Dunford and City Attorney, Nubia I.
Goldstein
Negotiating Parties: Woods David Marion
Under Negotiations: Price and/or terms of payment
23. Conference with Real Property Negotiations, Cal Gov’t Code §54956.8 Property: 4869 Blaker Road (APN 041-009-012)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager, Douglas D. Dunford and City Attorney, Nubia I.
Goldstein
Negotiating Parties: Kelly and Cindi Martin
Under Negotiations: Price and/or terms of payment
24. Conference with Real Property Negotiations, Cal Gov’t Code §54956.8 Property: 4925 Blaker Road (APN 041-009-011)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager, Douglas D. Dunford and City Attorney, Nubia I.
Goldstein
ITEM 4
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Regular City Council Meeting
February 10, 2025
Negotiating Parties: Fernando Diaz
Under Negotiations: Price and/or terms of payment
25. Conference with Real Property Negotiations, Cal Gov’t Code §54956.8 Property: 1573 and 1607 E Grayson Road (APN 041-009-005) Agency Negotiator: City Manager, Douglas D. Dunford and City Attorney, Nubia I.
Goldstein
Negotiating Parties: Cuauhtemoc and Helen Marquez
Under Negotiations: Price and/or terms of payment
26. Conference with Real Property Negotiations, Cal Gov’t Code §54956.8 Property: APN 041-009-015
Agency Negotiator: City Manager, Douglas D. Dunford and City Attorney, Nubia I.
Goldstein
Negotiating Parties: Napa Farms LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and/or terms of payment
27. Conference with Real Property Negotiations, Cal Gov’t Code §54956.8 Property: 4737 and 4749 Central Avenue (APN 041-009-003) Agency Negotiator: City Manager, Douglas D. Dunford and City Attorney, Nubia I.
Goldstein
Negotiating Parties: MCB Farm Holdings LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and/or terms of payment
28. Conference with Real Property Negotiations, Cal Gov’t Code §54956.8 Property: 4619 Central Avenue (APN 041-009-016)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager, Douglas D. Dunford and City Attorney, Nubia I.
Goldstein
Negotiating Parties: Marlin and Cindy Bauman
Under Negotiations: Price and/or terms of payment
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 15 – 28:
• Mayor Lopez stated there was nothing to report out.
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on March 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in the Community Center at 2701 Fourth Street, Ceres, CA.
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 10, 2025
There being no further business, Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
______________________________
Javier Lopez, Mayor
______________________________
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.
ITEM 4
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Javier Lopez, Mayor
James Casey, Dist.1
Rosalinda L. Vierra, Dist. 2
Cerina Otero, Dist. 3
Daniel A. Martinez, Dist. 4
MEETING DATE: February 10, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Douglas D. Dunford, City Manager
CONTACT: Sonia Ledezma, Deputy Finance Director
[email protected], (209) 538-5770
SUBJECT: Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated January 15 , 2025 through January 22, 2025
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council approve the register of audited demand(s) dated January 15, 2025 through January 22, 2025 covering obligations to be paid by general warrants in the amount of $2,733,939.14 I. BACKGROUND:
In accordance with Section 37202 of the Government Code of the State of California this is presented here with a summary of demands against the City of Ceres covering obligations to be paid for the period ending January 15, 2025 through January 22, 2025.
Each demand has been audited and I hereby certify to their accuracy and conformance with the budget. Sufficient funds are available for payment of these demands.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the register of audited demands has been examined by me and to the best of my knowledge and belief is a true, correct and complete listing of claims audited and payable.
II. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance Department monitors payments of invoices for accountability, accuracy, and completeness. Budgeted payrolls and demands paid by warrants or checks may be presented to the legislative body for ratification and approval. This allows for invoices to be paid in a timely manner to establish goodwill with merchants and allows for discounts to be taken where applicable.
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III. FISCAL IMPACTS:
The attached listing represents the cash disbursements required of normal and usual operations during the period. The disbursements are accounted for in the FY 2024-25 budget. There is a $2,733,939.14 fiscal impact for the period of January 15, 2025 through January 22, 2025.
IV. EXISTING POLICY / RELATIONSHIP TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN:
N/A
V. POLICY ALTERNATIVES:
N/A
VI. INTERDEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
N/A
VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
N/A
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
N/A
IX. STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
N/A
Approved by: _____________________
Douglas D. Dunford,
City Manager
Attachments:
1. Attachment A – Warrant Register January 15, 2025 through January 22, 2025 ITEM 5
1/23/2025
1 Date
ANNUAL BOILER SERVICE PM FOR OCT 2024 2,737.14
Total: 2,737.14
01/15/25 CALIFORNIA BOILER, INC. 1
0 DEC 24 WELL 22(GAC)AGRMNT#2 GEOTECH SVCS RESO23-19 2,668.75 Total: 2,668.75
01/15/25 BSK ASSOCIATES 0
1 PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND - BERRIATUA & CARRENO 4,000.00 Total: 4,000.00
01/15/25 BRIAN ALBONETTI 4
DEC 2024 GARBAGE BILLING LESS FRAN FEE 553,664.22
Total: 553,664.22
01/15/25 BERTOLOTTI CERES DISPOSAL, INC D
E
2,521.00
Total: 5,296.00
59.00 01/15/25 BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC 2
5 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE 1,730.00
2 5
CROWS LANDING & PEDRO MARQUEZ APS REPLACEMENT 1,045.00
2 5
TRAFFIC SIGNAL ROUTINE SERVICE
Total: 3,610.95
01/15/25 AYERA TECHNOLOGIES,INC. 6
3 JAN 25 MONTHLY INTERNET SRVCS FLEET 59.00
Total:
827.83
0 0
11/13-12/12/24 CLETS LINE 294.59
31.57 01/15/25 AT&T D
E
DEC 24 PHONE SVCS CALNET 2,325.72
9 3
11/20-12/19/24 T-1 LINE FOR CONNECTION FROM CORP 162.81 9 3
12/07 - 01/06/25 CH SUPERTRUNK PAC BELL T-1 LINE
Total: 100.00
01/15/25 AT&T 2
3 01/7-02/6/25 FIRE ALARM SVCS - PHONE LINE 31.57
Total:
Total: 199.80
01/15/25 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTORS,
INC
3 8
5 JAN 25 SCADA SERVER MONTHLY MONITORING 100.00
ALARM SERVICES @PUBLIC WORKS YARD 49.95
0 2
ALARM SERVICES @COMMUNITY CENTER 49.95
ALARM SERVICES @RIVERBLUFF 49.95
0 2
ALARM SERVICES @CITY HALL/ANNEX 49.95
01/15/25 1ST SECURITY & SOUND, INC 0
2 0
2 Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
ATTACHMENT A
ITEM 5
1/23/2025
2 Date
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
JANUARY 2025 MEDICAL/VISION PREMIUMS 270,488.49
Total: 270,488.49
01/15/25 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES J
A
LIVE SCANS - NOVEMBER 130.00
Total: 130.00
01/15/25 DEPT OF JUSTICE ACCOUNTING OFFICE-
CASHIERING UNIT
7 8
4 3
NEW HIRE UNIFORM - HENN - PANTS & LS SHIRT 155.67
Total: 1,111.47
0 7
EXPLORER UNIFORM - ELENA FRANCO 59.85
4 4
NEW HIRE UNIFORM - HATCHER - PANTS & LS SHIRT 240.58
4 3
EXPLORER UNIFORM - ELENA FRANCO 90.36
K
3 EXPLORER UNIFORM - ELENA FRANCO 179.63
NEW HIRE UNIFORM - BLUM - SS SHIRT 76.20
0 7
NEW HIRE UNIFORM - BLUM - TAILORING 27.21
Total: 373.00
01/15/25 CRESCENT SUPPLY 4
4 NEW HIRE UNIFORM - BLUM - LS SHIRT 79.47
K
4 NEW HIRE UNIFORM - BLUM - LS SHIRT 202.50
K
4 Total: 1,563.73
01/15/25 CORELOGIC SOLUTIONS, LLC 3
0 NOV METRO SCAN OLINE ACCESS STAN CO DATE, AERIAL 373.00 2025 ONLINE CODE HOSTING SUBSCRIPTION 630.00
3 1
STANDARD DEPT. HEADER ANNUAL FEE: CERES PW 933.73
01/15/25 CIVICPLUS, INC 3
2 JAN 25 FIRE PROTECTION PREVENTION 663,780.46
Total: 663,780.46
01/15/25 CITY OF MODESTO 1
5 FALL BASKETBALL HOOPSTERS PROGRAM 1,135.87
Total: 1,135.87
01/15/25 CERES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 2
5 AMOUNT NOT PAID FROM INVOICE 319173 23.00
Total: 23.00
01/15/25 CERES PIPE & METAL INC 3
1 DEC 24 FEDERAL ADVOCACY & GRANT SRVCS AGRMT 5,600.00
Total: 5,600.00
01/15/25 AMANDA FENTON 2
0 FILL SAND 15 YARDS 663.26
Total: 663.26
01/15/25 CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, INC. 9
8 ATTACHMENT A
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1/23/2025
3 Date
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
921.25
Total: 5,028.12
01/15/25 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL CO. P
I
SEMI ANNUAL INSPECTION FS 18 921.25
Total:
38.98 3
3 DIESEL FUEL 2,206.16
24,658.66
01/15/25 HUNT & SONS LLC 1
1 DIESEL FUEL 1,394.70
9 6
DIESEL FUEL 1,388.28
7 4
FUEL FOR PD 11/01/24
Total: 615.72
01/15/25 HADRONEX, INC 3
5 SMART COVER PURCHASES, SERVICE, AND REPAIRS 24,658.66 Total:
1.68 TONS OF ASPHALT FOR CITY PATCHING 159.22
1 0
1.11 TONS OF ASPHALT FOR CITY WIDE PATCHING 112.44
Total: 9,826.05
01/15/25 GEORGE REED, INC. 1
0 1.97 TONS OF ASPHALT FOR CITY PATCHING 184.84
1 0
1.68 TONS OF ASPHALT FOR CITY PATCHING 159.22
1 0
DRINKING WATER BACTI'S SAMPLES 696.15
K
4 DRINKING WATER BACTI'S SAMPLES 696.15
SAMPLES FOR WELL 16 37.80
K
4 DRINKING WATER NITRATE SAMPLES 42.80
DRINKING WATER SAMPLES 621.30
K
4 DRINKING WATER NITRATE SAMPLES 42.80
DRINKING WATER NITRATE SAMPLES 42.80
K
4 SAMPLES FOR WELL 16 37.80
SAMPLES FOR WELL 16 982.05
K
4 DRINKING WATER BACTI'S SAMPLES 696.15
DRINKING WATER SAMPLES 1,600.05
K
4 DRINKING WATER SAMPLES 1,191.20
DRINKING WATER SAMPLES 1,258.95
K
4 DRINKING WATER SAMPLES 1,600.05
TURLOCK EXPORT ANALYSIS 12/4/25 140.00
K
4 TRULOCK EXPORT ANALYSIS 12/11/24 140.00
01/15/25 GEOANALYTICAL LABORATORIES, INC K
4 K
4 K
4 K
4 K
4 K
4 K
4 K
4 ATTACHMENT A
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Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
Total: 1,794.09
Total: 678.28
01/15/25 MOTOR PARTS DISTRIBUTORS INC S
T
OIL,FILTERS,WIPER BLADES,GLOVES,TIRE SENSOR,FUSE 1,794.09 12/30/24 UNIFORM SERVICES WATER/WTR CON 96.44
5 2
1/6/24 UNIFORM SERVICES WATER/WTR CON 78.90
12/23/24 UNOFORM SERVICES FLEET 32.39
5 2
1/6/25 UNIFORM SERVICES FLEET 32.39
1/6/25 UNIFORM SERVICES PARKS 53.30
5 2
12/30/24 UNOFORM SERVICES FLEET 32.39
12/30/24 UNIFORM SERVICES STREETS 88.39
5 2
12/23/24 UNIFORM SERVICES STREETS 48.57
12/23/24 UNIFORM SERVICES WASTEWATER 73.42
5 2
1/6/24 UNIFORM SERVICES STREETS 59.11
1/6/25 MATS FOR PWADMIN BUILDING 10.00
5 2
12/30/24 UNIFORM SERVICES WASTEWATER 72.98
01/15/25 MISSION LINEN SUPPLY 5
2 5
2 5
2 5
2 5
2 5
2 PETERSEN: LODGING/PER DIEM HOMICIDE SCH 2/3-14/25 2,223.90 Total: 2,223.90
01/15/25 BRIAN PETERSEN P E
D.DUNFORD:LOCC CM CONF 2/5-7/2025 800.82
Total: 800.82
01/15/25 DOUG DUNFORD D .
1.01 TONS OF ASPHALT FOR CITY WIDE PATCHING 87.06
Total: 87.06
01/15/25 MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. 4
4 1/31/25 SENIOR LUNCH EVENT 1,049.54
Total: 1,049.54
01/15/25 M&G-4 13 INC. 0
0 ALIGNMENT ON FRONT FOR POLICE UNIT 10-112-21 129.99
Total: 129.99
01/15/25 LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER 6
7 LEAGUE OF CA CITIES MEMBERSHIP DUES 18,004.00
Total: 18,004.00
01/15/25 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES I
N
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PSYCH - CARRENO 500.00
Total: 500.00
01/15/25 JOCELYN E. ROLAND, PH.D., ABPP 2
3 01/15/25 INFOSEND, INC. 2
7 LSLI PUBLIC NOTIFICATION WATER DEPT. 6,368.52
Total: 6,368.52
ATTACHMENT A
ITEM 5
1/23/2025
5 Date
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
1/1-12/31/25 ANNUAL MUSIC LICENSE ACCT #80391 1,217.00
Total: 1,217.00
01/15/25 SESAC RIGHTS MANAGEMENT INC. 1
0 DEC 24 RICHLAND SANITARY SWR RPLMNT PROJ P23-007 240,530.31 Total: 240,530.31
01/15/25 ROLFE CONSTRUCTION INC. 2
4 VASQUEZ P8934 12/20/24 RFND CC SML RM 600.00
Total: 600.00
01/15/25 KARINA VASQUEZ 8 1 12/14-03/13/25 POSTAGE MTR RNTL & ONLINE RATE MAIN 173.79 Total: 173.79
01/15/25 QUADIENT, INC. 6
1 NOV 24 WELL 22 GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON(GAC)RMVL 692.50 Total: 692.50
01/15/25 PROVOST AND PRITCHARD ENGINEERING,
INC
1 1
5 RADIATOR TANK TOP. 49.19
Total: 829.09
BODY TRIM MOLDINGS FACILITIES DEPT. 208.22
4 0
FRONT SUSPENTION ARMS 571.68
01/15/25 PRICE FORD OF TURLOCK, INC. 4
0 4
0 6,624.10
01/15/25 PB LOADER CORPORATION I
N
ASPHALT FOR CITY WIDE PATCHING 275 GALLONS 3,384.75
Total: 3,384.75
Total: 486.31
01/15/25 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 1
2 12/03- 01/02/25 PG&E GAS SVCS 6,624.10
Total:
Total: 553.85
01/15/25 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 4
0 TONER 486.31
ENGINE OIL 119.20
4 4
FLUID CAP POLICE DEPT. 11.91
BATTERY FOR FLEET 184.34
4 4
ENGINE OIL STOCK 238.40
01/15/25 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 4
4 4
4 WW VACCON ENGINE PRESSURE PLATE REPLACEMENT 6,046.22
Total: 6,046.22
01/15/25 MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT INC 0
3 1,407.63
01/15/25 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC 1
4 LPR ANNUAL RENEWAL FOR COMMERCIAL DATA 7,800.00
Total: 7,800.00
01/15/25 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC 8
2 RADIO MAINTENANCE - FEBRUARY 2025 1,407.63
Total:
ATTACHMENT A
ITEM 5
1/23/2025
6 Date
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
1,103.26
Total: 279.69
01/15/25 WILLEY PRINTING CO., INC. 1
5 COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL FOLDERS 1,103.26
Total:
Total: 3,363.29
01/15/25 UNITED SITE SERVICES 1
1 DECEMBER 2024 RANGE TOILET RENTAL 279.69
OCT 23 PLAN RVW SR99/SERVICE MITCHELL INT 89.00
9 0
JUL 24 PLAN RVW SR99/SERVICE MITCHELL INT 441.29
MAY 22 PLAN RVW SR99 SERVICE/MITCHELL INT 244.50
9 0
MAR 23 PLAN RVW SR99/SERVICE MITCHELL INT 2,588.50
01/15/25 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY 9
0 9
0 GRAFFITI ABATEMENT - CODE AND PARKS 4,182.00
Total: 4,182.00
01/15/25 TROY E. SLAYBAUGH E
1 DECEMBER 2024 K9 TRAINING 675.00
Total: 675.00
01/15/25 TOP DOG POLICE K9 TRAINING AND
CONSULTING, LLC
2 4
44,635.56
Total: 76,785.56
16,672.50
01/15/25 SWRCB ACCOUNTING OFFICE W
D
COLLECTIONS SYSTEM ANNUAL OPERATING PERMIT 3,945.00
W
D
ANNUAL WWTP OPERATING PERMIT FY2/25 28,205.00
L
W
ANNUAL COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM FEES
Total: 1,137.94
01/15/25 STOCKBRIDGE GENERAL CONTRACTING,
INC
A
P
DEC 24 OCHOA PARK IMPROV PH II CONST SVCS FY23/24 16,672.50 Total:
Total: 11,123.48
01/15/25 STILES TRUCK BODY & EQUIP, INC 7
1 2 DUMP BED REAR WINDOWS FOR PARKS/WW DUMP TRUCK 1,137.94 DEC 24 DENTAL CLAIMS 1,316.60
5 3
DEC 24 DENTAL CLAIMS 9,806.88
01/15/25 STANISLAUS FOUNDATION DENTAL CARE
TRUST ACCOUNT
5 3
8 JAN 2025 BASIC/VOL LIFE INSURANCE #00-169596-0001 3,040.60 Total: 3,040.60
01/15/25 STANDARD INSURANCE J
A
RENEWAL OF COVERT TRACKER - 4/1/25-3/31/26 2,400.00
Total: 2,400.00
01/15/25 SPECIAL SERVICES GROUP, LLC Q
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Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
SWAT LEADER SCHOOL - VIERRA, MICHAEL 700.00
Total: 2,090.00
SWAT COMMANDER SCHOOL - BLOUNT, JON 690.00
3 0
SWAT COMMANDER COURSE - HUDSON, TRAVIS 700.00
01/22/25 CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF TACTICAL
OFFICERS
3 0
0 3
0 PROPANE FOR ADMIN BUILDING HEAT 887.64
Total: 887.64
01/22/25 AASIM PROPANE & GAS CORPORATION 0
3 CORE DRILLING COSTA 875.00
Total: 875.00
01/22/25 CAL-WEST CONCRETE CUTTING, INC 3
3 DEC 24 2022 WATER MAIN AND SERVICE REPLACEMENT 9,549.75 Total: 9,549.75
01/22/25 BLACK WATER CONSULTING ENGINEERS,
INC
7 5
0 LAW OFFICE SERVICES FOR LAW SUIT 3,308.25
Total: 3,308.25
01/22/25 BERTRAND, FOX, ELLIOT, OSMAN &
WENZEL LLP
1 2
5 BODY WORN CAMERA ANNUAL RENEWAL 137,813.59
Total: 137,813.59
01/22/25 AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. I
N
5,032.10
01/22/25 AT&T 5
4 CELLPHONE TOWER/AREA SEARCH FOR INVESTIGATIONS 70.00
Total: 70.00
Total: 409.19
01/22/25 AT&T 7
2 DEC 24 PHONE SVCS - SHORETEL 5,032.10
Total:
Total: 707.10
01/22/25 AT&T 9
3 11/20-12/19/24 PHONE SVCS MULTIPLE LINES 409.19
LIGHT BAR FOR WASTEWATER F350 DUMP TRUCK 57.93
1 V
REPL. TOUCH SCREEN DASH CONTROL BOARD/WATER DEPT. 649.17 01/22/25 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 1
G
DEC 24 LAB DI WATER WW 26.98
Total: 26.98
01/22/25 DS SERVICES OF AMERICA, INC. 1
2 JAN 25 SCADA MANAGED BACK-UPS 265.24
Total: 265.24
01/22/25 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTORS,
INC
3 8
6 01/22/25 209 MULTIMEDIA CORPORATION 3
8 LEGAL AD:PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CC#12-10 PC VACANCY 276.00 Total: 276.00
ATTACHMENT A
ITEM 5
1/23/2025
8 Date
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
4,500.00
Total: 9,999.95
01/22/25 GDR ENGINEERING, INC. 2
9 NOV 24 WELL 42-27 GAC VESSELS & BLENDING ARGMNT#5 4,500.00 Total:
Total: 4,000.00
01/22/25 FOUNTAINHEAD CONTROL ROOMS, INC. 1
2 DISPATCH EQUIPMENT 9,999.95
DEPOSIT FOR FLOORING - PH 1- FINANCE REMODEL 2,000.00
2 -
DEPOSIT - FLOORING - PH 2 - FINANCE REMODEL 2,000.00
01/22/25 FLOORING LIQUIDATORS INC 2
-
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CREDIT CHECK 75.00
Total: 75.00
01/22/25 EXPERIAN 6
0 59.00
01/22/25 DUDEK 2
0 RIVERBLUFF ELDERBERRY VEGETATION MONITORING PROJ 218.75 Total: 218.75
Total: 224.00
01/22/25 DON'S MOBILE GLASS, INC. I
M
WINDSHIELD REPAIR FOR WATER DEPT. TRUCK 59.00
Total:
Total: 117.55
01/22/25 DEPT OF JUSTICE ACCOUNTING OFFICE-
CASHIERING UNIT
7 8
8 DECEMBER 2024 LIVE SCANS 224.00
NEW HIRE UNIFORM - BLUM - PANTS 101.24
0 7
NEW HIRE UNIFORM - HENN - TIE & TIE BAR 16.31
01/22/25 CRESCENT SUPPLY K
4 DEC METRO SCAN OLINE ACCESS STAN CO DATE, AERIAL 416.97 Total: 416.97
01/22/25 CORELOGIC SOLUTIONS, LLC 3
0 360.00
01/22/25 CITY OF TURLOCK P
0 JAN 25 TURLOCK SEWER USE CHARGES 12/1-12/31 60,040.46 Total: 60,040.46
Total: 1,578.99
01/22/25 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 1
7 FIBER INTERNET FOR SCADA-WASTEWATER 360.00
Total:
Total: 300.00
01/22/25 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 2
3 12/1 TO 12/31/2024 INTERNET SVCS FIBER AND CABLE 1,578.99 EXAM FEE 150.00
E
6 EXAM FEE 150.00
01/22/25 CEP AMERICA CALIFORNIA E
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9 Date
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
2,266.39Total:
Total: 17,494.34
01/22/25 INFOSEND, INC. 2
7 FOG INSERT DEC 2024 1,791.39
2 7
DEC 2024 UB ONLINE MAINT & SUPPORT FEE 475.00
Total: 1,549.24
01/22/25 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL CO. P
I
REPLACEMENT MOTOR WITH MECHANICAL PARTS 17,494.34
60.00 01/22/25 IMPERIAL BAG & PAPER CO. LLC 3
5 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 1,388.83
3 5
CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 160.41
Total: 909.26
01/22/25 IEH-JL ANALYTICAL SERV INC. 6
5 SAMPLES AT WELLS 28/38 AND 39/40 60.00
Total:
Total: 14,644.78
01/22/25 HUNT OIL OF CALIFORNIA 7
6 LATE FEES FOR ACCT 76078 854.92
6 1
PROPANE FOR PATCH TRUCK STREETS DEPT. 54.34
227.92
01/22/25 HUNT & SONS LLC 3
4 FUEL FOR PW ACCT 76078 1/15-31/25 7,883.57
3 3
FUEL FOR PD ACCT 76081 12/15-31/24 6,761.21
Total: 3,028.98
01/22/25 HERITAGE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY GROUP,
INC
0 0
1 MARKING TOOLS FOR IRRIGATION 227.92
Total:
Total: 1,648.15
01/22/25 HACH COMPANY INC 1
4 NITRATE ANALYZER WELL 39-40 3,028.98
GRINDER SHAFTS & BLADES 348.43
5 0
VACUUM SUCTION HOSE FOR STREETS 1,299.72
01/22/25 GRACO INC. 5
0 Total: 292.66
Total: 819.55
01/22/25 GEORGE REED, INC. 1
0 1.99 TONS OF ASPHALT FOR CITY WIDE PATCHING 193.04
1 0
.97 TONS OF ASPLALT FOR CITY WIDE PATCHING 99.62
37.80 K
4 DRINKING WATER NITRATE SAMPLES 42.80
01/22/25 GEOANALYTICAL LABORATORIES, INC K
4 DRINKING WATER NITRATE SAMPLES 42.80
K
4 DRINKING WATER BACTI SAMPLES 696.15
K
4 DRINKING WATER NITRATE SAMPLES WELL 16
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ITEM 5
1/23/2025
10 Date
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
SHRED BAGS, PENS, STAPLE REMOVERS 113.18
Total: 113.18
01/22/25 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 3
9 BATTERY FLEET DEPT. 361.03
Total: 684.30
Total: 42.93
01/22/25 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 4
4 2 BATTERIES FOR STOCK 204.07
4 4
ENGINE OILE STOCK 119.20
4 4
Total: 986.21
01/22/25 MODESTO WINDUSTRIAL CO 2
1 GALV-COUPLING REPAIR 42.93
1/13/25 UNIFORM SERVICES FLEET 32.39
5 2
1/13/25 UNIFORM SERVICES WATER/ WTR CON 78.90
1/13/25 UNIFORM SERVICE STREET 48.57
5 2
1/13/25 UNIFORM SERVICES PARKS 137.90
1/13/25 UNIFORM SERVICES WASTEWATER 72.98
5 2
1/13/25 DISPOSABLE NITRILE SAFETY GLOVES 532.49
1/13/25 MATS FOR PW ADMIN BULIDING 10.00
5 2
1/06/24 UNIFORM SERVICES WASTEWATER 72.98
01/22/25 MISSION LINEN SUPPLY 5
2 5
2 5
2 5
2 O. REBOLLEDO REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTIFICATION FEE 80.00 Total: 80.00
01/22/25 OMAR REBOLLEDO O .
SSMP UPDATE 1,843.75
Total: 1,843.75
01/22/25 KJELDSEN, SINNOCK & NEUDECK, INC. 3
8 ROADBASE FOR LEAK ON WHITMORE 75.86
Total: 75.86
01/22/25 K & D ENTERPRISES INC. K
D
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PSYCH - BERRIATUA 500.00
Total: 500.00
01/22/25 JOCELYN E. ROLAND, PH.D., ABPP 2
3 TIRE MACHINE REPAIR- MOBILE VALUE 837.69
Total: 837.69
01/22/25 JJMS ENTERPRISES INC 3
5 1/6-16/25 GET FIT/ZUMBA GOLD CLASSES 312.00
Total: 312.00
01/22/25 JANA KIRCHERT 1
1 01/22/25 INTERNATIONAL MAILING EQUIPMNT I
N
NEW MACHINE LEASE & MAINTENANCE 5,917.54
Total: 5,917.54
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1/23/2025
11 Date
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
Total: 17,162.94
Total: 87,726.04
01/22/25 TL ENGINEERING 1
5 OCT 24 HSIPSL(076)MEDIAN INSTALLATION RESO23-129 12,695.70 1 5
OCT 24 TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPRVMNTS HSIPSL-5241(077) 4,467.24 Total: 1,350.00
01/22/25 STANISLAUS COUNTY RECORDER 7
0 COUNCIL GENERAL ELECTION 11/5/24 87,726.04
PRE EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL STRESS TEST -POLICE OFFICER 225.00 9 2
PRE EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL STRESS TEST- POLICE OFFICER 225.00 PRE EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL STRESS TEST - POLICE OFFICE 225.00 9 3
PRE EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL STRESS TEST- POLICE OFFICER 225.00 PRE EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL STRESS TEST - POLICE OFFICE 225.00 9 3
PRE EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL STRESS TEST- POLICE OFFICER 225.00 01/22/25 STANISLAUS CARDIOLOGY 9
3 9
3 9
2 DEC 24 WHITMORE AVE REHAB 15-POTHOLE PROJ AGRMNT 77,000.00 Total: 77,000.00
01/22/25 ROLFE CONSTRUCTION INC. 2
4 DEC 24 ACCIDENT/ILLNESS/HOSPITAL PREMS #0073144-7 1,609.38 Total: 1,609.38
01/22/25 RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 1
2 EVINS P8707 12/21/24 RFND CALMB 600.00
Total: 600.00
01/22/25 KAYLA EVINS 8 1 SINGH P8942 1/6/25 RFND CALMB 600.00
Total: 600.00
01/22/25 JAGWINDER SINGH 8 1 COMMUNITY OUTREACH P8113 12/19/24 RFND CC LRG RM 1,000.00 Total: 1,000.00
01/22/25 COMMUNITY OUTREACH 8 1 39.34
01/22/25 CITIZEN CORPORATION 8 1 CITIZEN CORPORATION P8810 12/20/24 RFND CC LRG RM 990.00 Total: 990.00
Total: 178.47
01/22/25 RAY'S RADIO SHOP INC. 6
3 PRESSURE STATIONS WEATHER PROOF 39.34
Total:
Total: 762.16
01/22/25 R&H WHOLESALE SUPPLY, INC 6
2 PAD LOCKS FOR PARKS 178.47
FRONT BUMPER AND BRACKETS 544.06
4 0
A/C FILTERS FOR POLICE EXPLORER 218.10
01/22/25 PRICE FORD OF TURLOCK, INC. 4
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ITEM 5
1/23/2025
12 Date
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
2,733,939.14Vouchers in this report Total vouchers:
WRT FOR REMOVAL, DISPOSAL, AND REPLACEMENT/URANIUM 137,419.50 Total: 137,419.50
01/22/25 WRT HOLDINGS DELAWARE INC 0
2 COPPER TRAILS MASTER PLAN-PROF.SVCS. THRU 10/31/24 11,600.00 Total: 11,600.00
01/22/25 WOOD RODGERS, INC. 1
8 AERATOR MOTOR STRAIN RELIEF 296.18
Total: 296.18
01/22/25 WILLE ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC. S
2 ARPA GRID PRUNE PROGRAM FY24/25 24,236.35
Total: 24,236.35
01/22/25 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. 2
2 DEC 5 - JAN 4 2025 PHONE SVCS 3,076.22
Total: 3,076.22
01/22/25 VERIZON WIRELESS D
E
TIRE REPAIR/ REPLACEMENT 55.00
Total: 55.00
01/22/25 VALLEY TIRE SALES, INC. 1
1 JAN 25 CH,ANNEX,FIN,PW,REC,WWTP,WTR DEPT 143.87
Total: 143.87
01/22/25 UBEO WEST LLC 5
4 PROJECT ACCTING REMOTE IMP 1,400.00
Total: 1,400.00
01/22/25 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 0
4 DEC 07 - JAN 07 2025 TID ELECTRICITY SVCS 88,125.87
Total: 88,125.87
01/22/25 TURLOCK IRRIGATION DISTRICT D
E
ATTACHMENT A
ITEM 5
Vendor: US BANK VISA
Check Date: 2/5/2025
Invoice No.: Jan-25
Invoice Descritpion: JAN 25 VISAS
CARD HOLDER CHARGE DESCRIPTION TOTAL
KEVIN HALEY BATTERIES, HI-VIS SWEATER, PAPA MEMBERSHIP & TRAINING 278.77 SCOTT KEYS NUTS AND BOLTS 17.97
VERONICA GONZALEZ OFFICE SUPPLIES, OFFICE SUPPLIES & SMALL TOOLS, WORK BOOT ALLOWANCE/SAFETY APPAREL - K. SILVA 379.83 SHAWN WALKER FITTINGS FOE BUSTED WATER PIPE LINE IN CITY LOT PARK N RIDE HERNDON 52.63
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
ACROBAT PRO SUB JAN 25, TRAINING MONITOR MOUNT, WAVED EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR MONITOR, ACCIDENTIAL DIGITAL PURCHASE (REMEMBURSMENT), TRAINING MONITOR FOR WRRF 1,528.74
JONATHAN FREDERICK WHOLESALE COMPUTERS/, DISCOUNT STORES, VARIETY STORES 1,021.56
HANK UNRUH
COMM LICENSE TRAINING FOR JERAMY WHITE, GARDEN HOE FOR PATCH TRUCK, PAINGING SUPPLIES FOR MOORE BRIDGE, SCREWS, SPACE DRILLBIT, CORDLESS HAMMERDRILL KIT 2,587.08
MARK ANDERSON (30)KEYSTONE JACKS, (30)PATCH CABLES, (7) VIDEO CABLE ADAPTERS 292.34 JOHN THOMAS GECI OUTLET X2, 12" 10" 8" ADJUSTABLE WRENCH, 1/2 COUPLING, REDUCING TEE PVC 3/4, PRIMER, ELBOW 3/4 BUSHING HEX 1X 1/2 156.01 DYLAN W PALECEK OFFICE WATER - WATER DEPT, OFFICE WATER - PW, 1/1-31/25 GPS TRACKING FOR STREET SWEEPERS & WTR CONSERVATION VEHICLE 195.47 BRYAN N FERREIRA COLD WEATHER RIDING GLOVES 77.66
AMERICO R CASTANEDA
PLYWOOD/STOCK, GAS VALVE/ FLEET, H18' BLACK NIPPLE/ WHITM PK, SPRING LINK/STOCK, LADDER/ FACILITIES, FACET HOSE/ SMYRNA PK, WALL TIMER/WW, WALL TIMER/ FS 3, EXTERIOR SOT LIGHT/LH, KICK PLATES/CCC 682.97 DIRK NIEUWENHUIS CLOUD STORAGE FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS TEAM, HOTEL RECEIPT FOR INTERNAL AFFAIRS COURSE 529.71 MICHAEL VIERRA TUITION FOR TRAINING 721.00
TONI CORDELL CERES COURIER SUBSCRIPTION, SUPPLIES/MATERIALS FOR CLEAN-UPS/WASTE TIRE EVENT 141.35
ANN M MONTGOMERY
RECOGNITION PLAQUES FOR PLANNING COMMISSIONERS DEL NERO & KACHEL, TABBED DIVIDERS, MONTHLY PLANNER & DAILY APPOINTMENT BOOK FOR 2025, JULIAN AGUIR, REGISTRATION FOR 2025 LEAGUE OF CA CITIESPLANNING COMMISSIONERS ACADEMY -
COMMIS, ADJUSTABLE HANGING FILE FOLDER FRAMES FOR DRAWERS IN NEW CUBICLES, HARD FLOOR CHAIR MATS FOR ENGINEERING, PLANNING & BUILDING DEPARTMENTS 1,535.40
FALLON MARTIN HOTEL CREDIT NEW LAW TRAINING, CM/CEO MONTHLY REGIONAL MEETING (8.45) MATTHEW SCOTT LUMBER FOR CONCRETE FORMS 18.19
ANGELICA HERNANDEZ SOUTHWEST, BOOK STORES, VARIETY STORES, VARIETY STORES 916.21 JOSHUA CASAS 2 IPAD CASES (JOSH AND JEFF), WATER CONFERENCE OF THE WEST REGISTRATION 866.24
JESSICA PULLIAM
CPRS TRAINING, CPRS MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FEE, EASTER EVENT SUPPLIES, OFFICE SUPPLIES, COOKING CLASS SUPPLIES, SENIOR AND COOKING CLASS SUPPLIES 2,479.16
MICHAEL ESTACIO LUMBER FOR CALL OUT 2100 MOANA LOA 31.21
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ITEM 5
MARCY PEDERSON
DATA PLATFORM FOR INVESTIGATIONS, RISERS FOR COMPUTER SCREENS, ORAL PANEL LUNCH FOR POLICE OFFICER INTERVIEWS, PROBATIONARY OFFICER CARDS WITH NEW DOMAIN 330.79
ELLEN EDMONDSON
WATER TREATMENT PLANT VOL.2 COURSE FOR JOSEPH FLORES, SMALL WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE COURSE FOR JOHN GOMES, WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATIOS AND MAINTENANCE COURSE FOR TONI LEPE, AAA BATTERIES FOR CL2 TESTER 647.53 KENNETH E VAUGHN CAMERAS FOR SMYRNA PARK, FOLDERS FOR PESTICIDES TRACKING AND TRAINING 114.66
JOHNNY CARRILLO
UNCLOG DRAIN/FS 19, DUSTER/ PD, WATER FILTER-WWTP, ELECTRICAL/ ANNEX, ELECTRICAL/ ANNEX, ELECTRICAL /ANNEX, ELECTRICAL/PD, ANTI FOG/PD 890.90
SHAWN W HESS
POSTAGE FOR CERTIFICATION APPLIC., ECTERIOR PAINT FOR POLES, FLAG POLE AND FITTINGS, PESTICIDE APPLICATOR LICENSING, VEHICLE
PROTECTANT, FURNITURE PROTECTANT & MATS, SOILD TORO DECK WHEELS, DUMP TRUCK FLOOR MATS, PAINT FOR SIGNS, LUMBER & PRUNERS, TRAINING SEMINAR, CONCRETE FOR WRRF, BLINDS FOR BREAKROOM WINDOW, SIGNS & TAPE 1,530.41 Crystel Aguilar TABLE CLOTHS - CLEANING, TABLE CLOTHS - CLEANING 179.02
ROBERT HERRINGTON
AERATOR SPOON REPLACEMENT PARTS, TEMPORARY FENCE PANEL FOR PLAYGROUND, SCADA REPAIR TOOLS FORDECODERS IN PARKS, DAVE ROCHA BOOT ALLOWENCE, GREASE FOR EQUIPTMENT 1,471.90
JEFFREY VARNI
CACEO PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP DUES - JEFF VARNI, CACEO PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP DUES - JACK TAYLOR, CACEO PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP DUES - ANGELICA MARTINEZ, CACEO WEBINAR- SITUATION AWARENESS SPECIALIST PROFESSIONAL CERT 430.00 DELILAH VASQUEZ LEGAL SERVICES AND ATTORNEYS 1,935.00
TAMMIE JOHNSON DISPATCH HEADSETS, BASES & BATTERIES, LOCKER PLAQUES 3,299.77 SONIA LEDEZMA FINANCE REMODEL TVS FOR DIRECTORS' OFFICES, 1099 ENVELOPES FOR AP 515.32 SAMIR ROYAL PRINTIVITY- RECYCLING GUIDE BOOKLET 6,891.93
TRENTON JOHNSON
NEW HIRE OFFICER DUTY GEAR, REFUND OF 34.10 IN POLICE DUTY GEAR, POST DISPATCH BASIC COURSE DONALD FEASTER-MILLER, REFUND OF 29.63 IN POLICE DUTY GEAR 574.48
ARMANDO HERNANDEZ SCH 40 PIPE, PVC REPAIR CLAMP, AND 1" VALVE 34.21
JULIAN AGUIRRE
TRIP PROTECTION FOR UNITED AIRLINES ROUND TRIP TICKET SFO/ONTARIO/SFO MAY 6 & 9,, CALED 2025 FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION - JULIAN AGUIRRE 622.53
MICHAEL BELTRAN TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPPLIES 893.21
KEITH GRIEBEL REBUILD KIT FOR RANGE BRASS CATCHER, TUITION: BASIC DISPATCH ON-LINE CLASS FOR DISP LAUDERDALE, RANGE TARGETS/EQUIPMENT 2,668.80 ANDREA MAGDALENO INK CARTRIDGES FOR UB RECEIPT PRINTERS 146.91 REBECCA JOHNSON FAST TRACK VIOLATION FEE FOR WATER DEPT., HIGHKIGHTERS, DESK ORGANIZERS 102.73 Grand Total 37,781.15
ATTACHMENT A
ITEM 5
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Javier Lopez, Mayor
James Casey, Dist.1
Rosalinda L. Vierra, Dist. 2
Cerina Otero, Dist. 3
Daniel A. Martinez, Dist. 4
MEETING DATE: February 10, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Douglas D. Dunford, City Manager
CONTACT: Sam Royal, Public Works Director
[email protected], (209) 538-5717
SUBJECT: Public Works Monthly Report for January 2025
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Information only, no action required.
I. BACKGROUND:
Outlined below are the significant actions performed by the Public Works Department for the month of January 2025.
FACILITY SERVICES:
• Completed 180 Facilities Maintenance work orders including: 140 service requests for electrical/lighting, plumbing repairs, HVAC issues, locksmith tasks, general repairs, and 40 preventive maintenance services.
• Meet with Siemens for a presentation and received a quote to upgrade the HVAC Building Automation controls at the Ceres Community Center and PD. • Meet with Wardens and assisted Engineering in moving boxes of files, cabinets, removing furniture and assisted with organizing 11 new cubicles. Provided new electrical drops for the cubicles. Project took four days to complete. • Meet with Modesto Fire to discuss adding a wall in the mezzanine for storage.
Discussion to continue.
• Continued clean-up of homeless camps/debris at Independence Park and Roeding Park with the assistance of Code Enforcement.
Maintenance activities performed by one (1) Supervisor, one (1) Senior Facilities Maintenance Worker, two (2) Facility Maintenance Workers, and four (5) Custodians.
ITEM 6
FLEET SERVICES:
Completed 97 work orders.
Fleet, Department 20
• Completed 5 dealer warranties.
• Took new F-650 chassis to Stiles Truck Body to be upfitted with refurbished truck bed and crane
• Replace fuel pump on tractor
Fire, Department 15
• N/A
Police, Department 10
• Unit 112 at dealer for warranty work
• Unit 104 at dealer for fuel injection repair
• Remove unit 109 from service
Streets, Department 30
• 4 Vehicles repaired/serviced.
• F450 front brakes and rotors replaced
Water, Department 35
• 4 Vehicle serviced.
Parks, Department 40
• 3 Vehicles serviced.
• Toro mower field repair performed
• Put in service new F-350 with dump bed insert
Wastewater, Department 25
• Put in service new F-350 with dump bed insert
Facilities, Department 41
• 2 Vehicles serviced.
Emergency and non-emergency City vehicles and equipment is maintained and repaired by one (1) Supervisor, one (1) Sr. Maintenance Mechanic, and two (2) Maintenance Mechanics.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE:
Completed a total of 253 service requests in the following categories:
• Bike Path Repairs: 3
• City Grounds Maintenance: 11
• Park Landscape and Maintenance: 188
• Parks Landscape chemical usage: 50 gallons All Parks / Grounds ITEM 6
• Playground and Equipment Repairs; Several playgrounds parts that were ordered with 120-day lead time for delivery, repair work will follow pending delivery. • Playground and Equipment Inspections: 13
• Right of Way (ROW) Irrigation Repairs: 6 sprinklers
• Right of way Landscape area Eastgate, 4 trees need to be removed and several shrubs due to vehicle accident.
• Park Trees: 12 Trimmed 9 removals.
• Customer Requests Tree or Limb Down: 11
Parks sprinklers repaired or replaced:
• Barry Grove – 2 maintenances.
• Costa Fields – 0 maintenance.
• Don Pedro – 0 maintenance.
• Independence – 4 vandalisms.
• Dog Park – 2 maintenances.
• Neel Park – 30 maintenances. 2 new valves and repaired 2 damaged by someone driving over them.
• Persephone – 0 maintenance.
• Redwood – 3 maintenances.
• River Bluff – 6 maintenances.
• Riverview – 7 maintenances.
• Roeding Heights – 2 maintenances.
• Sam Ryno – 1 maintenance.
• Smyrna – 6 maintenances.
• Strawberry – 1 maintenance.
• Whitmore – 0 maintenance.
Parks General Maintenance/Repairs:
• Graffiti removal at Sam Ryno (2), Strawberry (3), River Bluff (2), Roeding (1), Ochoa (2) Persephone (1), Smyrna (6), Don Pedro (1) Riverview (3) and Independence Park (3)
• Grid Prune Program Performed by West Coast Arborists (WCA):
• Grid # 3 2020-2021 100% - Completed with 2,343 trees pruned. • Grid # 4 2021-2022 99% - Completed with 2,450 trees pruned. • Grid # 2 2022-2023 Started in July 2023 99% completed. • Grid # 1 2023-2024 Started in October 2023 97% completed. • Grid #5 2024 -2025 Started December 2024 98% completed with 499 trees trimmed 18 removals on grid.
• Pending: 236 high risk, 18 removals, and 96 inspect for trims.
ITEM 6
Grounds
Rights of Way (ROWs):
• Faith Home Rd: Pending schedule for backflow installs. All Unlocked for testing. • River Road: backflow replacement scheduled with water division. Currently water is shut off at River and Canyon Falls.
• Repaired Controller at Don Pedro, possible replacement needed. • Whitmore Mansion and Museum mowed both sites.
City Hall:
• All trees trimmed around City Hall 1 large removal in parking area. • Cleared shrubs and trees at Fire station.
Parks
City Parks:
• Playground fiber needed for River, Bluff, Neel, and Ochoa. • Aerated and fertilized all Parks and 50% of River Bluff soccer fields Sam Ryno:
• No update
Smyrna Park:
• Damage to Large slide 5-12 and damage to small slide 2-5. • Damaged toddler swing removed.
• Damage to balance board removed.
• Cleaned and adjusted horseshoe pits. Needs paint when warmer.
Costa Fields:
• No update
Neel
• Added two dog stations.
• Added 20 sprinklers around edge of park.
Roeding Park:
• Flushed well due to sand sediment.
• Repaired fence at tennis court and reattached at bottom.
Independence Park:
• Fixed fence due to vandalism. Fence at basin needs repair due to homeless.
Riverview Park:
• No update
River Bluff Park:
• Playground area - replaced 8 sprinklers due to vandalism.
ITEM 6
• Repaired damaged fence at water well due to vandalism. • Trimmed 6 trees, 2 removals and clean up large limbs. • Cleaned both ramps leading to lower terrace.
• Repaired ruts and sprinklers (8) from Ceres Music Festival.
Guillermo Ochoa Park:
• Repaired Carousel and leg elliptical walker due to excessive use. • Broken 2-5 rocking car, currently fixed and in use.
City Parks Landscaping and Maintenance is performed by one (1) Supervisor, one (1) Sr.
Parks Maintenance Worker, and Five (5) Park Maintenance Workers.
SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING:
Highlights of solid waste and recycling collection by Bertolotti for January 2025:
• Residential…………………….… 1,669.42 tons
• Commercial………………………. 1,497.71 tons
• Illegal dump/litter abate (code enforcement) 53.76 tons • Illegal dump (Bertolotti) ………. 1.77, 6 locations • Bulky items…………………….… 22.44 tons, 113 locations
• Leaf/limb ………...…………….… 115.74 tons
• Street Sweep………………….… 43.68 tons
• Residential Organics…………… 391.33 tons
• Commercial Organics…………. 153.26 tons
• Residential Recycle………….… 242.71 tons
• Commercial Recycle …………… 3.88 tons
• C&D (Construction/Demolition Debris) 0 tons • Used oil…………………………… 441 gallons
• Used oil filter……………...……… 82
• There were 16 residential organic cart violations issued in January. • There were 6 leaf & limb program (during season) violations issued in January. • There were 6 leaf & limb illegal disposal (off season) violations issued in January.
• The annual Community Free Disposal Day was held on Saturday, February 1st at the River Bluff Regional Sports Complex from 8am to 11:45am. A total of 422 vehicle loads of large appliances and furniture, waste tires, e-waste and mattresses were disposed of at the event.
• The Leaf & Limb program ended on January 9th. Leaf & Limb violation enforcement has ensued for illegal disposal activities until the program begins again on October 1st, 2025.
• The 2025 Garbage, Recycling, Organics & Special Waste Collection & Disposal Service Guide (recycling schedule) has been mailed to customers and is available on the City of Ceres website as well.
Solid Waste Division work is performed by one (1) Administrative Analyst.
ITEM 6
STREETS SERVICES:
• Staff responded to a total of 70 customer service requests. • Staff responded to 223 USA’s.
• Removed Christmas decorations at Community Center
• Removed Christmas decorations at Whitmore/Moffett and Whitmore/Mitchell • Removed Christmas Tree Lane event signs
• N/E Fifth/Caswell repaired failed storm drain line. Removed and replaced curb, gutter, sidewalk and DI
• Deployed message boards for Community Clean up
• Sprayed all 39 storm drain basins with herbicide for weed control • Cleaned 15 DI’s
• Cleaned 11 French Drains
• Cleaned 10 Drywells
• Cleaned 2,984’ of storm drain pipeline
• 4 Vaccon Excavations for the Water Division
• Disked Lyons undeveloped park site for the Parks Division City Streets Division maintenance is performed by one (1) Supervisor, two (2) Sr.
Maintenance Workers, (5) Streets Maintenance Operators, one (1) Street Sweeper Operator (1) part time Streets/Code Enforcement Maintenance worker.
WASTEWATER (WRRF):
• Responded to 8 customer service requests and 29 sewer problems, during working hours and after hours.
• Staff responded to 5 Smart Cover alerts & alarms that prevented Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO’s).
• There were (0) SSO’s in January which resulted in (0) gallons spilled and recovered.
• Serviced or Repaired:
o Lift Stations – 7
o WWTP Equipment – 15
o Main line sewer plugs – 1
o Aerators – 1
• Staff performed weekly landscape maintenance, weed abatement, and levee erosion control.
• Staff performed pond discing and ripping for weed abatement and pond rehabilitation.
• Staff inspected the forced main to Turlock.
• Staff cleaned 32,559 feet of sewer main line.
• Staff CCTV inspected 3,836 feet of sewer main line.
• Staff continues the process of updating the Wastewater Discharge Report (WDR), Sewer Master Plan (SMP), and Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP).
ITEM 6
• Staff gathered data and attended meetings & tours regarding the Ceres Water Resource Recovery Facility upgrades.
• SCADA Integrator, Jeff Burrows, and Wastewater Staff continued integrating treatment plant controls to the new SCADA system.
• Wastewater Staff inspected Richland Sewer Rehabilitation being performed by Rolfe Construction.
• Construction began on Cadillac & Lucchesi Sewer Rehabilitation CIP. This project is to repair known trouble spots, and potential SSO’s.
• Staff Completed 1 department annual report, 1 monthly state report, 1 quarterly state report, 1 annual state report, 1 EPA Bio-solids report, 1 PDR review • Staff completed work on the 6-month sewer trouble spot flushing program. • Staff continues to prepare the WRRF Administration building for imminent construction.
• Staff checked & marked 256 USA tickets, which took 37 hours; preventing contractors from damaging City sewer lines.
• Turlock sewer usage charge for the month of December $60,040.46 • Modesto sewer usage charge for the month of December $139,402.21 • Effluent Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 53 mg/L.
• The Wastewater Treatment Plant treated and disposed of 72.28 MG (Million Gallons) of wastewater with an average of 2.33 MGD (Million Gallons per Day).
Ceres Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collections System operations and maintenance are performed by one (1) Supervisor, two (2) Sr. Wastewater Operators, two (2) Operator II, three (3) Operator-in-Training.
Please note there remain two (2) unfilled Wastewater Operator positions.
WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE:
Water, Department 35
• January 2025 well production was 30.601 million gallons. • Treated Water delivered from SRWA was 92.65 million gallons. • Average water use for January was 3.976 million gallons per day. • Water staff responded to 28 customer service requests. • Water staff responded to 86 Underground Service Alerts (USA) markings. • Meter statistics and repairs:
o Meters in water distribution system: 11,886
o Meters/radios serviced: 58
o Meters replaced: 34
o Meters upgraded from ¾”, 5/8” to 1”: 7
o New meter installations: 4
o Meters tested for accuracy: 0.
• Total valves in water distribution system: 4,402
• Blow-offs and hydrants flushed: 51
• Water main leaks: 0
ITEM 6
• Service line leaks: 8
• Service lines have been replaced: 0
• Hydrants replaced: 4 (reset not replaced)
• Water quality samples taken: 52
Water Conservation, Department 36
• 2025 calculated residential gallons used per person per day: 48 • Annual average is 81 gallons per person per day.
• Responded to 5 water conservation service requests.
• Water portal has 397 residents registered.
• Issued courtesy notifications: 137
• Performed 2 water audits.
• Delivered 90 water waste warnings and issued 0 water waste fines. • Rebates Issued: Dishwasher: 0, Smart Irrigation: 0, ULF Toilets: 0, Washing Machine: 1, and Turf Replacements: 0
• Total Rebates YTD: 1
The graph below shows our (well) production numbers for 2020 in red compared to 2025 (well and surface water production) in green with the water reduction target of 15% in blue. For January 2025, we had a decrease of 2.5% from the January 2020 production numbers.
Water system maintenance is performed by one (1) Superintendent, one (1) Supervisor, one (1) Administrative Analyst, two (2) Senior Water Operators, nine (9) Water Distribution Operators, two (2) Field Service Technicians, and one (1) Water Conservation Officer.
Approved by: __________________
Douglas D. Dunford,
City Manager
ITEM 6
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Javier Lopez, Mayor
James Casey, Dist.1
Rosalinda L. Vierra, Dist. 2
Cerina Otero, Dist. 3
Daniel A. Martinez, Dist. 4
MEETING DATE: March 10, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Douglas D. Dunford, City Manager
CONTACT: Fallon Martin, City Clerk
[email protected], (209) 538-5731
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 202 5-XXX, Approving a Five-Year Agreement with NetFile, Inc. for Electronic Filing of Campaign Statements, Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700), and AB 1234 Ethics Training and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends Council approve a five-year agreement with NetFile, Inc. for electronic filing of campaign statements, Form 700s, and AB 1234 Ethics Training.
I. BACKGROUND:
As required by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), elected officials, Planning Commissioners, and select City employment positions, as called out in the City’s Conflict of Interest Code, are required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) each year. In addition, elected officials must submit campaign statements throughout the year as well as all council candidates during election years. Currently, these forms are submitted via hard copy to the Clerk’s Office with no option of filing electronically, with the exception of AB 1170 which requires 87200 filers submit their Form 700 directly via t he FPPC’s eDisclosure website.
Staff is recommending the City enter into an agreement with NetFile, a secure, hosted system that provides the opportunity for Form 700 s, campaign statements, and the required AB 1234 Ethics Training to be conducted electronically. This system will allow for a paperless system, efficient, more convenient submittals of important, required documents. NetFile is a trusted system and economical choice that is used by hundreds of local government agencies.
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In addition to allowing filers to submit their required documents electronically, the system also has a public portal where the public can view these documents. NetFile is setup to automatically redact any required information.
II. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
Implementing NetFile will allow for more seamless required FPPC submittals and required trainings. Filers will not be required to submit hard copied, wet signed documents.
III. FISCAL IMPACTS:
The cost is $4,500/year and is currently budgeted in 10067, 52767, and 56767.029900 (Contract Services).
IV. EXISTING POLICY / RELATIONSHIP TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN:
N/A
V. POLICY ALTERNATIVES:
Council could choose not to approve the proposed agreement and continue with paper filing for such documents. This alternative is not recommended as it is time consuming on staff and less convenient for filers.
VI. INTERDEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
N/A
VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
N/A
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
N/A
IX. STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
Upon Council approval, staff will finalize and execute the agreement.
Approved by: _____________________
Douglas D. Dunford,
City Manager
Attachments:
1. Attachment A – Resolution
2. Attachment B – Service Agreement
ITEM 7
ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX
APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH NETFILE, INC. FOR ELECTRONIC
FILING OF CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS, STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS (FORM 700), AND AB 1234 ETHICS TRAINING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Ceres
WHEREAS, the Fair Political Practices Commission requires elected officials, Planning Commissioners, and select City positions, as indicated in the City’s Conflict of Interest Code, to file Statement of Economic Interests forms (Form 700); and WHEREAS, in addition to Form 700s, elected officials must submit various campaign statements throughout the year as well as council candidates during election years; and
WHEREAS, currently, these forms are submitted as hard copies with wet signatures; and
WHEREAS, NetFile will allow for these documents to be submitted electronically, creating a paperless, more efficient and convenient system; and WHEREAS, such services will cost $4,500 per year and is currently budgeted for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ceres does hereby approve a five-year agreement with NetFile, Inc. for electronic filing of campaign statements, statements of economic interest (Form 700), and AB 1234 ethics training and authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Ceres City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 10th day of March 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
________________________________
Javier Lopez, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Fallon Martin, City Clerk
ITEM 7
ITEM 7
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Fallon Martin
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(209) 538‐5731
AP CONTACT PO #
EMAIL
[email protected]
FAX AP EMAIL AP PHONE #
SYSTEM INFO & FEATURES
System Cost per
System
Form 700 E‐Filing & Admin System
Campaign E‐Filing & Admin System
AB1234 Ethics Training Add‐on
Start Date: Prompt Free service through 6/30/2025
Total for all Systems: $4,500/year ongoing after free introductory service Features of NetFile Systems
‐Hosted platform provided by NetFile ‐ Kiosk mode to view unredacted filings in User’s office ‐24/7/365 access for filers and public to use ‐ Unlimited support and training to User ‐Admin application to manage filers and filings ‐ E‐mail based support to filers ‐Filer application for filers to create and file filings ‐ Includes Online AB1234 Ethics Training addon ‐Public viewing portal ‐ NetFile pays for initial FPPC Paperless application fee.
AUTHORIZATION
U S E R A G R E E S T O P A Y N E T F I L E F O R S E R V I C E S I D E N T I F I E D I N ACCORDA NCE W ITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
AGREEMENT TERM IS STARTING ON THE DATE IDENTIFIED ABOVE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIO N S OF THIS AGREEME N T AN D ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE AGREEMENT IS NOT BINDING ON NETFILE UNTIL SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES.
COMPANY
NetFile, Inc.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
PRINT NAME PRINT NAME
Tom Diebert
TITLE TITLE
Vice President & COO
DATE DATE
1/8/2025
ATTACHMENT B
ITEM 7
Service Agreement Terms and Conditions
1. This Agreement provides to User a hosted electronic filing and administration system developed and maintained by NetFile. The system permits filers authorized by User to electronically file their respective FPPC forms. The FPPC forms that are electronically filed are dependent upon which system(s) that User agrees to pay for. If the User agrees to pay for the Form 700 E‐Filing and Administration System, their filers will be able to create and electronically file FPPC Form 700 statements. If the User agrees to pay for the Campaign E‐Fili ng and Administration System, their
filers will be able to create and electronically file their Campaign Statements. If the User agrees to pay for the AB1234 Ethics Training addon, the User’s can assign people to take the training and it is an automatic fulfillment process. All systems are covered by NetFile’s unlimited support and training policy. All NetFile systems come with a public viewing portal that automatically displays filings online in redacted form. The Form 700 E‐filing system meets the requirements of AB 2062 for paperless filing in CA. The Campaign E‐Filing sys tem meets the requirements of AB2452 for
paperless filing in CA. All systems allow for paper filed documents to be stored as an unredacted document and uploaded (when redacted by User) to view on the public portal. NetFile pays for User's FPPC application fees.
2. It is the responsibility of NetFile to securely store User data and maintain backups using industry best practices. All data created by User or User’s filers is the property of the User. All applications and their source code are the property of NetFile. It is the responsibility of NetFile to provide secure and safe system access for both User and the User’s filers using industry best practices. NetFile’s systems are guaranteed to have 99% uptime. Any planned maintenance of NetFile systems will be communicated at least a week in advance of the maintenance.
3. NetFile warrants and represents that it is the owner of or has acquired the rights to use (including derivative rights) the software, technology or otherwise that is required to provide all related materials and services set forth in this Service Agreement, without violating any rights of any third party, and there is currently no actual or threatened suit by any such third party based on an alleged violation of such third‐party
rights by NetFile.
4. NetFile further warrants that (i) the NetFile servers will be free of any Harmful Code (as defined below), and (ii) NetFile will not interfere with or disrupt User or the User’s filers use of the System. The term “Harmful Code” means any software code with the ability to damage, interfere with, or adversely affect computer programs, data files, or hardware without the consent or intent of the computer user. This definition includes, but is not limited to, self‐replacing and self‐propagating programming instructions commonly called “viruses,” “Trojan horses” and “worms.” NetFile agrees to implement reasonable procedures adequate to prevent any software, link or code provided to User hereunder from being contaminated with Harmful Code. If NetFile learns of or suspects the existence of any Harmful Code, NetFile will immediately notify User and make every effort to remove the Harmful Code.
5. NetFile shall not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or disability in the solicitation, selection, hiring, or treatment of subcontractors, vendors or suppliers. NetFile shall provide equal opportunity for subcontractors to participate in subcontracting opportunities. NetFile understands and agrees that violation of this clause shall be considered a material breach of the Service Agreement and may result in Service Agreement termination.
6. Subject to the limitations set forth in Section 7 below, NetFile agrees to indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless the User, and its employees and filers from and against any claim, injury, liability, loss, cost, and/or expense or damage, including all costs and reasonable attorney’s fees in providing a defense to any claim, arising from NetFile’s negligent, reckless or wrongful acts, errors, or omissions with respect to or in any way connected with the performance of the Services by NetFile, its agents, subcontractors and/or assigns under this Service Agreement.
7. The maximum liability to the User by NetFile and its licensors, if any, under this Service Agreement, or arising out of any claim by the User related to NetFile’s services, products, equipment or software for direct damages, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to the total amount of fees received during the last 12 months by NetFile from the User hereunder up to the time the cause of action giving rise to such liability occurred. In no event shall NetFile or its licensors be liable to the User for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages related to the use of NetFile’s services, products, equipment or software or NetFile’s failure to perform its obligations under this agreement, even if advised of the possibility of such damages, regardless of whether NetFile or its licensors are negligent. Provided, however, that for any peril or exposure insured against under the insurance required, the limits of liability to the User by NetFile shall not be less than the amount of applicable, valid, and collectible insurance set forth in this Agreement.
8. During the term of this Service Agreement, NetFile shall purchase and maintain in full force and effect, at no cost to User insurance policies with respect to employees assigned to the performance of services under this Service Agreement with coverage amounts as follows: Commercial General Liability Insurance of $2,000,000 each occurrence, $4,000,000 general aggregate, $1,000,000 personal injury; Workers’ Compensation Insurance of ($1,000,000) policy limit Illness/Injury by disease, and ($1,000,000) for each Accident/Bodily Injury.
9. NetFile and its employees, agents and representatives will not, without the prior written consent of User in each instance, use in advertising, publicity or otherwise the name of User or any affiliate of User, or any officer or employee of User, nor any trade name, trademark, trade device, service mark, symbol or any abbreviation, agreement or simulation thereof owned by User or its affiliates, nor represent, directly or indirectly, that any product or service provided by NetFile has been approved or endorsed by User, nor refer to the existence of this Service Agreement in press releases, advertising or materials distributed to prospective customers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, NetFile may acknowledge, when asked, that the User is a NetFile client.
10. Either User or NetFile may terminate this Service Agreement without cause by giving the other Party written notice (“Notice of Termination”) which clearly expresses that Party’s intent to terminate the Agreement. Notice of Termination shall become effective no less than thirty (30) calendar days after a Party receives such notice. After either Party terminates the Agreement, NetFile shall discontinue further services as of the effective date of termination, and User shall pay NetFile for all Services satisfactorily performed up to such date. Upon termination, NetFile will provide a copy of all data created by User within 10 working days of effective termination date.
11. User accepts any and all liability resulting from the placement of documents scanned by the User that are made available on the Internet for public viewing through the services of NetFile.
In no event does NetFile accept liability created by any document scanned into the system by the User.
12. Except as otherwise indicated herein, this Agreement will commence on the start date and remain in effect throughout the Term as stated on the signature page. Upon expiration, this Agreement will automatically renew on a quarterly or annual basis unless User provides NetFile with written notice of its intent to cancel. Any extension will be billed in the same manner as set forth herein.
13. This Agreement shall be governed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and the Parties submit to the jurisdiction of said state. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to Service, Maintenance and Support. There are no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, oral or otherwise, not embodied herein or also embodied in any attached agreement. Any and all prior discussions, negotiations, commitments and understandings relating to Service, Maintenance or Support are merged herein.
ATTACHMENT B
ITEM 7
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Javier Lopez, Mayor
James Casey, Dist.1
Rosalinda L. Vierra, Dist. 2
Cerina Otero, Dist. 3
Daniel A. Martinez, Dist. 4
MEETING DATE: March 10, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Douglas D. Dunford, City Manager
CONTACT: Trenton Johnson, Interim Chief of Police
[email protected], (209) 538-5743
SUBJECT:
Resolution No. 2025-XXX, Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Donation of a Chrysler Van for Police Department Operations and Complete the Transfer of Ownership from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office to the City of Ceres
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to accept a donation of a Chrysler Van for Police Department operations and complete the transfer of ownership from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office to the City of Ceres.
I. BACKGROUND:
The Ceres Police Department was approached by the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office with the offer to donate a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country Van to the department to be used for police department operations. Initially, it will be used by the SWAT team, but its use it not limited to this team only.
II. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
The Police Department is in the need of an additional vehicle that can be used by the department for various operations. Our budget is such that purchasing an additional vehicle is not feasible currently. Therefore, accepting this donation will allow the department to have the vehicle it needs, with no financial outlay.
III. FISCAL IMPACTS:
There are no initial fiscal impacts as the Sheriff’s Office is donating the vehicle to the department. There will be annual maintenance costs of approximately $1,200.00 per year.
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IV. EXISTING POLICY / RELATIONSHIP TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN:
Approval of this Agreement aligns with the City’s Strategic Plan to “provide quality services to meet community needs, assuring that the City has helpful, well trained, properly equipped and sufficient staff who partners with other public agencies to provide efficient services.”
V. POLICY ALTERNATIVES:
N/A
VI. INTERDEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
N/A
VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
N/A
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
N/A
IX. STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
Following Council approval, Police personnel will obtain the proper signatures from the Sheriff’s Office and the Police Department and route the paperwork to City Hall for the City’s signatures. Once completed, the paperwork will be submitted to the Sheriff’s Office and the legal title will be transferred to the City of Ceres and filed with Finance.
Approved by: ____________________
Douglas D. Dunford,
City Manager
Attachments:
1. Attachment A – Resolution
2. Attachment B – Release of Liability
ITEM 8
ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF A CHRYSLER
VAN FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS AND COMPLETE THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP FROM THE STANISLAUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO THE
CITY OF CERES
THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Ceres, California
WHEREAS, the Ceres Police Department currently has need for an additional vehicle to be used for department operations; and
WHEREAS, the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office owns a 2012 Town and County Chrysler Van they are willing to donate to the Ceres Police Department; and WHEREAS, purchasing an additional vehicle for department operations is not financially feasible at this time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , that the City Council of the City of Ceres does hereby authorize the City Manager to accept a donation of a Chrysler Van for Police Department operations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Council authorizes the City Manager to complete the Transfer of Ownership of from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office to the City of Ceres.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Ceres City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 10th day of March 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
________________________________
Javier Lopez, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Fallon Martin, City Clerk
ITEM 8
ITEM 8
RELEASE OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF A DETECTIVE
VEHICLE FROM THE STANISLAUS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, The Stanislaus County Sheriffs Office uses vehicles to assist with providing law enforcement services to Stanislaus County residents; WHEREAS, The Stanislaus County Sheriffls Office has a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country van with VIN number 2C4RC1BG2CR375350 and intemally identified as equipment number 12-54 (hereinafter referred to as "Vehicle 12- 54")'
WHEREAS, The Stanislaus County Sheriffs Office has decided to declare Vehicle 12-54 as surplus due to the vehicle surpassing its depreciated life; WHEREAS, Government Code Section 25504 allows the county purchasing agent dispose of personal property belonging to the county not required for public use, subject to such regulations as may be provided by the board of supervisors; and
WHEREAS, Stanislaus County Code Chapter 2.24.065 requires that the disposition of personal property valued over $1,000.00 received prior approval form the Board of Supervisors;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, terms, and conditions hereinafter contained, the parties hereby agree as follows:
The undersigned hereby agree as follows:
Stanislaus County, acting through the Stanislaus County Sheriffs Office, releases custody, control, and full title to a vehicle identified as 12-54, VIN 2C4RC1BG2CR375350, to the City of Ceres at no cost, and in sole consideration of the City of Ceres using Vehicle 12-54 for Police Department SWAT team activities.
The City of Ceres will provide all necessary maintenance and care of Vehicle 12-54 for lhe rest of its useful life.
The City of Ceres will not sell or trade the vehicle except for salvage or auction after useful life.
RECTTALS
AGREEMENT
1. 2.
3. ATTACHMENT B
ITEM 8
4 To the fullest extent permitted by law, The City of Ceres shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the Stanislaus County Sheriff, the County of Stanislaus, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors, the Stanislaus County Sheriffs Office, their officers, directors, all employees therein, attorneys, agents, volunteers, independent contractors, and any and all subcontractors, from and against all claims, damages, losses, judgements, liabilities, expenses, and other costs, including litigation costs and attorney's fees, arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with this Agreement or the use, acts, or omissions of any person in using or operating Vehicle 12-54, without limitation, for personal, bodily, or mental injuries, property damages, economic losses, attorney's fees, or any other type of injury or damage arising out the use of Vehicle 12-54, upon receipt of Vehicle 12-54.
The City of Ceres acknowledges they are receiving Vehicle 12-54 "as is" without any representations or warranties, express or implied, including without limitation, implied warranties of fitness for any particular purpose.
The City of Ceres acknowledges that, except as provided in this Agreement, neither Stanislaus County nor any of its agents have made any representations, warranties, covenants, agreements, or guaranties of any kind or character, whether express or implied, oral or written, concerning (i) the value, nature, quality, or condition of the property, (ii) the suitability of the property for any uses which may be conducted thereon, (iii) the compliance of the property with any laws, rules, ordinances or regulations of any applicable governmental authority, (iv) the habitability, merchantability, marketability, profitability, or fitness for a particular purpose of the property, or (v) any other matter with respect to the property, and that neither Stanislaus County nor any of its agents have made any representations or warranties regarding compliance of the property with any environmental requirement or law. The City of Ceres further acknowledges that they had an opportunity for an inspection of the Vehicle 12-54 and are aware of any and all defects. The City of Ceres shall rely solely on its own investigation of the property and not on any information provided or to be provided by Stanislaus County or its agents. [SIGNATURES APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
4. ATTACHMENT B
ITEM 8
This release of liability agreement is made and entered into on
COUNTY OF STANISLAUS CITY OF CERES
By By
Trenton Johnson
lnterim Chief of Police
APPROVED: BOS Resolution #
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Sheriff s Office
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
By /b- By:
Jeff Dirkse
Sheriff-Coroner
Douglas D. Dunford
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Thomas E. Boze, County Counsel
APPROVED AS TO FORM
By: ,.-..-- By:
Jesus Mendoza
Deputy County Counsel
Nubia Goldstein
City Attorney
ATTEST:
By:
Fallon Martin
City Clerk
Andy Johnson
GSA Director/Purchasing Agent
ATTACHMENT B
ITEM 8