AGENDA
AMENDMENT #1
Dated: May 21, 2025
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Tuesday, May 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
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)
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AGENDA
Special City Council Meeting
May 27, 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).
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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 May 27, 2025, City Council Meeting was Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 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 April 30, 2025, through May 7, 2025 . (Esenwein)
*Additional documents added to Attachment A (pages 19 and 20).
4. Approval of Minutes for the April 28, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
5. Approval of Minutes for the May 12, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
6. General Correspondence – Information Only
a. Public Works Monthly Report for April 2025. (Royal) AGENDA
Special City Council Meeting
May 27, 2025
CONSIDERATION OF ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
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REPORTS
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• Mayor
• City Council
• City Manager
• City Attorney
• Departments
CLOSED SESSION
7. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Cal Gov’t Code §54957.6(a) “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a legislative body of a local agency may hold closed sessions with the local agency’s designated representatives regarding the salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fridge benefits of its represented and unrepresented employees, and, for represented employees, any other matter within the statutorily provided scope of representation.”
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!) AGENDA
Special City Council Meeting
May 27, 2025
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 June 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in the Community Center at 2701 Fourth Street, Ceres, CA.
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 2 220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA during normal business hours. People with questions concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk’s Office at (209) 538 - 5731.
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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, May 21, 2025, at the following locations in Ceres:
• Community Center Display Case – 2701 Fourth Street
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fallon Martin, City Clerk
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Javier Lopez, Mayor
J
ames Casey, Dist.1
Rosalinda L. Vierra, Dist. 2
Cerina Otero, Dist. 3
Daniel A. Martinez, Dist. 4
MEETING DATE: May 27, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Douglas D. Dunford, City Manager
CONTACT: Shannon Esenwein, Finance Director
[email protected], (209) 538-5764
SUBJECT: Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated April 30, 2025, through May 7, 2025
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council approve the register of audited demand(s) dated April 30, 2025 through May 07, 2025 covering obligations to be paid by general warrants in the amount of $2,041,596.46 I. BACKGROUND:
I
n 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 April 30, 2025 through May 07, 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.
ITEM 3
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 $2,041,596.46 fiscal impact for the period of April 30, 2025 through May 07, 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 April 30, 2025, through May 7, 2025 ITEM 3
Attachment A
5/14/2025
1 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
1,250.00
500.00
1,750.00
22500120 644.00
92.00 161.00
897.00
97.06 15.43
11.69 10.18
9.74 144.10
5,250.00
5,250.00
22500065 6,505.00
6,505.00
15,506.73
1,183.03
16,689.76
1,051.62
1,051.62
629.16
629.16
22500030 5,740.00
5,740.00
04/30/25 AMANDA FENTON MAR 25 FEDERAL ADVOCACY & GRANT SRVCS AGRMT Total:
04/30/25 PARDY BOUNTHAVONG HVAC UNIT PW ADMIN
Total:
04/30/25 BAY ALARM COMPANY HEADWORKS CAMERAS, ALARMS MONITORING 5/1-7/31/25 Total:
04/30/25 AVENU MUNISERVICES SUTA SERVICE TAX Q4 2024 SUTA DISTRICT TAX SRVCS FOR TAX Q4 2024
Total:
04/30/25 ANIMAL DAMAGE MANAGEMENT INC PEST CONTROL SERVICES FOR CITY Total:
04/30/25 AMERINE SYSTEMS, INC FLOW METER INSTALL
Total:
STRAP HOOK
LENS WIPES
COVER FOR PARKS LAWN MOWER
AIR FILTER
Total:
Total:
04/30/25 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. CHECK VALVE 04/30/25 209 MULTIMEDIA CORPORATION CC#4-13 PUBLIC HRNG NIB PROJ# 2512, 2513 & 2514 LEGAL AD: MEASURE H CC#4-7
LEGAL AD: SOLAR ENERGY ABS CC#4-11
04/30/25 1ST SECURITY & SOUND, INC FLEET FIRE ALARM
ALARM INSTALLED AT LEGION HALL
Total:
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
ITEM 3
Attachment A
5/14/2025
2 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
150.00
150.00
25.00 25.00
6,720.00
6,720.00
1,578.99
1,578.99
1,578.99
1,578.99
2,038.36
2,038.36
22400089 62,427.63
62,427.63
658.52
658.52
5,515.25
5,515.25
10,501.82
10,501.82
22500063 24,019.75
24,019.75
53.55 696.15
37.80 42.80
42.80 873.10
DRINKING WATER NITRATE SAMPLES
DRINKING WATER NITRATE SAMPLES
Total:
04/30/25 GEOANALYTICAL LABORATORIES, INC BACTI SAMPLES TANK 2.3
DRINKING WATER BACTI SAMPLES
WELL 16 NITRATE SAMPLES
04/30/25 EMTS, INC. LANDSCAPE AND JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE FOR PARKS Total:
04/30/25 DELTA DENTAL OF CALIFORNIA MAY 2025 DENTAL PREMIUMS Total:
04/30/25 DAVID LANGLEY INC. MAY 25 JANITORIAL SVCS COMM CNTR Total:
04/30/25 CRESCENT SUPPLY NEW HIRE UNIFORMS - HUFF Total:
04/30/25 CONCO WEST INC. APR 25 WELL 22 GAC TRTMNT PROJ P23-008 RESO24-001 Total:
04/30/25 CHOICE ELECTRIC, INC LAMPS
Total:
04/30/25 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 4/1 TO 4/30/2025 INTERNET SVCS FIBER AND CABLE Total:
04/30/25 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 3/1 TO 3/31/2025 INTERNET SVCS FIBER AND CABLE Total:
04/30/25 CHARLOTTE ROSE EWING 2025 SPRING DANCE CLASSES INSTRUCTOR SVCS Total:
04/30/25 CERES BODY SHOP, INC FLAT TOW - UNIT 112 Total:
04/30/25 CEP AMERICA CALIFORNIA EXAM FEE
Total:
ITEM 3
Attachment A
5/14/2025
3 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
156.40
156.40
651.40
234.12
885.52
8,343.72
9,232.55
17,576.27
173.29
173.29
266.93
1,732.85
1,999.78
1,759.20
1,781.22
2,518.00
1,722.85
1,790.44
9,571.71
3,488.59
3,488.59
1,200.00
1,200.00
814.47
814.47
100.00
100.00
200.00
100.00
100.00
04/30/25 CRYSTEL AGUILAR CAGUILARCPRS PARKING REIMBURSEMENT 3/17/25-3/20/25 Total:
04/30/25 ANTONIO LEPE A. LEPE TREATMENT GRADE 3 EXAM REIM A. LEPE DISTRIBUTION GRADE 3 EXAM REIM
Total:
04/30/25 M&G-4 13 INC. 5/2/25 SENIOR BREAKFAST EVENT Total:
04/30/25 LAW ENFORCEMENT PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES PRE-EMPLOYMENT PSYCH EXAMS Total:
04/30/25 KATHRYN FOSTER UNIFORM POLOS, T-SHIRTS & HOODIES - PER MOU Total:
WELL 34-40 GEN ANNUAL PM & COLLECTION SAMPLES
WELL 41 GEN ANNUAL PM & COLLECTION SAMPLES
Total:
04/30/25 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL CO. WELL 21 GEN ANNUAL PM & COLLECTION SAMPLES WELL 42 GEN ANNUAL PM & COLLECTION SAMPLES
WELL 28 GEN ANNUAL PM & COLLECTION SAMPLES
04/30/25 IMPERIAL BAG & PAPER CO. LLC HAND SOAP
CAN LINERS
Total:
04/30/25 HUNT OIL OF CALIFORNIA HYDRAULIC OIL FOR FLEET Total:
04/30/25 HUNT & SONS LLC FUEL FOR PD ACCT 76081 4/1-15/25 FUEL FOR PW ACCT 76078 4/1-15/25
Total:
04/30/25 HUGHSON FARM SUPPLY 4 ROLLS OF WEED EATER STRING & REPLACEMENT HEADS
SMALL TOOLS
Total:
04/30/25 GEORGE REED, INC. 1.59 TONS OF ASPHALT FOR HOLE PATCHING Total:
ITEM 3
Attachment A
5/14/2025
4 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
75.00 75.00
140.00
140.00
75.00 75.00
10.00 54.34
112.99
41.60 41.60
32.88 293.41
33.98 33.98
165.89
165.89
606.81
606.81
22500086 80,497.50
22500086 111,224.00
22500086 35,657.00
227,378.50
600.00
600.00
600.00
600.00
1,000.00
1,000.00Total:
Total:
04/30/25 MANINDER KAUR KAUR P7974 3/25/25 RFND CC LRG RM Total:
04/30/25 LORENA BALDERAS BALDERAS P9009 3/29/25 RFND CC SML RM Total:
04/30/25 JAVIER ALVAREZ ALVAREZ P9260 4/5/25 RFND CALMB 04/30/25 PRECISION EMPRISE LLC CONCRETE CUTTING EASTGATE SIDEWALK @ WESTPOINTE 4 CONCRETE CUTTING EASTGATE SIDEWALK @ WESTPOINTE 4
CONCRETE CUTTING EASTGATE SIDEWALK @ WESTPOINTE 4
04/30/25 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC TONER FOR CODE & AVA PRINTER Total:
04/30/25 MODESTO WINDUSTRIAL CO BOLTS, PIPE, PVC
Total:
04/30/25 MODESTO BATTERY COMPANY & SUPPLIES, INC. BATTERY FOR PSI STATION #15 Total:
4/14/25 UNIFORM SERVICE PARKS
4/21/25 UNIFORM SERVICE PARKS
4/21/25 UNOFORM SERVICES FACILITIES
Total:
04/30/25 MISSION LINEN SUPPLY 4/21/25 MATS FOR PW ADMING BUILDING 04/21/25 UNIFORM SERVICE WASTEWATER
4/21/25 UNIFORM SERVICE STREETS
04/30/25 ROSE SIMAS TOILET REBATE #169 Total:
04/30/25 JOSEPH JOHNSON REFUND FOR BUILDING PERMIT 25-0171 Total:
04/30/25 DARLA STEPHENS WASHING MACHINE REBATE #168 Total:
ITEM 3
Attachment A
5/14/2025
5 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
1,000.00
1,000.00
196.00
68.44 264.44
48.37 48.37
2,993.15
2,993.15
22500003 163,377.00
163,377.00
225.00
225.00
1,275.00
1,280.00
20.00 2,104.00
4,679.00
954.44
583.46
1,537.90
190.75
190.75
22500068 1,496.00
1,496.00
22500037 2,100.00
2,100.00
22500071 311.80
311.80
04/30/25 WHITE BRENNER LLP MAR25 CODE ENF LEGAL SERVICES Total:
04/30/25 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PROJECT ACCOUNTING IMPLEMENTATION Total:
04/30/25 TROY E. SLAYBAUGH GRAFFITI ABATEMENT - CODE AND PARKS Total:
04/30/25 THORSEN'S INC. WATER HEATER ELECTRICAL SRVC LABOR Total:
04/30/25 THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO. STORE #8149 SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES FOR FACILITIES
Total:
STOP EVOC TRAINING
STOP TRAINING SERVICE CHARGE
STOP TRAINING
Total:
Total:
04/30/25 STANISLAUS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT PIT CERTIFICATION Total:
04/30/25 STANISLAUS CARDIOLOGY PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL STRESS TESTS FOR POLICE Total:
04/30/25 STANISLAUS ANIMAL SERVICES AGENCY OPERATIONAL COSTS AND DEBT SERVICE Total:
04/30/25 STANDARD INSURANCE MAY 2025 BASIC/VOLUNTARY LIFE PREMS #00-169596-000
HVAC CAPACITOR
Total:
04/30/25 SNAP-ON INCORPORATED WRENCH/ TOOLS
Total:
04/30/25 REFRIGERATION SUPPLIES DIST HVAC BLOWER MOTOR 04/30/25 SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF CERES SOROPTIMIST INTL CERES P9123 3/28/25 RFND CC LRG ITEM 3
Attachment A
5/14/2025
6 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
476.32
476.32
100.00
100.00
22500124 5,700.00
5,700.00
54.01 54.01
22500104 400,299.32
400,299.32
153.50
153.50
31.57 31.57
63.14 2,367.80
162.81
396.93
294.59
294.59
3,516.72
5,055.96
5,062.01
10,117.97
87.57 87.57
429.64
429.64
4,286.44
4,286.44
05/07/25 AVENU MUNISERVICES PROCESSING BL ADMIN SVCS-404 LICENSES Total:
05/07/25 ATCO MANUFACTURING CO. CHEMICAL SPRAYERS Total:
05/07/25 AT&T MOBILITY 03/24-04/23/25 MODEMS FOR PD/FIRE VEHICLES Total:
05/07/25 AT&T FEB 25 PHONE SVCS - SHORETEL
MAR 25 PHONE SVCS - SHORETEL
Total:
03/13-04/12/2025 CLETS LINE
02/13-03/12/25 CLETS LINE
Total:
05/07/25 AT&T MAR 25 PHONE SVCS CALNET
02/20-03/19/25 T-1 LINE FOR CONNECTION FROM CORP
02/20-03/19/24 PHONE SVCS MULTIPLE LINES
05/07/25 AT&T 03/7-04/6/25 FIRE ALARM SVCS - PHONE LINE 04/7-05/6/25 FIRE ALARM SVCS - PHONE LINE
Total:
05/07/25 AMERICAN VALLEY WASTE OIL INC WASTE USED OIL Total:
05/07/25 AMERICAN FIRE TRAINING SYSTEMS INC FIRE TRAINING FACILITY PH 3 TACTICAL TWR ARGMNT Total:
05/07/25 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. OUTDOOR OUTLET COVER, HEAT SHRINK, LIGHT BULB Total:
05/07/25 ADVANCED MOBILITY GROUP ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENG SVCS RESO#2022-145 AGRMNT #3 Total:
05/07/25 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTORS, INC MAY 2025 SCADA SERVER MONTHLY MONITORING Total:
05/07/25 ACCORD SYSTEMS, LLC APR 25 ACA REPORTING Total:
ITEM 3
Attachment A
5/14/2025
7 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
4,405.00
4,405.00
150.87
150.87
10,167.00
10,167.00
22500123 38,793.06
38,793.06
150.00
150.00
1,578.99
1,578.99
370,995.25
214,300.55
585,295.80
142,052.30
142,052.30
472.50
472.50
640.00
640.00
80.00 80.00
438.90
438.90
150.23
7.61 157.84
27.00 27.00
05/07/25 DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES REPLACEMENT LICENCE FEE FOR UNIT 20-263-24 Total:
05/07/25 CRESCENT SUPPLY NEW HIRE UNIFORM - PANTS & LS SHIRT
NEW HIRE UNIFORM - TIE BAR
Total:
05/07/25 COSTAR REALTY INFORMATION, INC. APRIL 1-30, 2025 COMM REAL ESTATE DATABASE Total:
05/07/25 CONDIT, GARY MATTHEW PLANNING COMMISSION STIPEND - MAY 2025 Total:
05/07/25 CLARK PEST CONTROL, INC, CLARK MIDGE ABATEMENT FOR WW Total:
05/07/25 CIVICPLUS, INC MUNICODE ADMIN SUPPORT FEE 6/1/25-5/31/26 Total:
05/07/25 CITY OF MODESTO 2/28-3/31/25 NORTH CERES SEWER SRVCS HOSMER Total:
05/07/25 CITY NATIONAL BANK WW BOND PYMNT
WATER BOND
Total:
05/07/25 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 1/1 TO 1/31/2025 INTERNET SVCS FIBER AND CABLE Total:
05/07/25 CEP AMERICA CALIFORNIA EXAM FEE
Total:
05/07/25 BYRON M PRICE PLANNING & ENG SECURITY IMPROV. RESO2025-01-FY24/2 Total:
05/07/25 BRIAN ALBONETTI PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS Total:
05/07/25 BONANDER TRUCK & TRAILER INC. BRAKE BOOSTER POLICE 10-228-20 Total:
05/07/25 BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC 1 POLE REPLACEMENT FROM VEH. ACCIDENT Total:
ITEM 3
Attachment A
5/14/2025
8 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
80.00 80.00
1,050.00
1,050.00
22500108 66,721.65
66,721.65
10,477.00
10,477.00
3,950.00
3,950.00
115.54
6,261.70
6,377.24
1,750.00
1,750.00
180.00
115.00
140.00
140.00
53.55 696.15
696.15
2,020.85
141.63
140.75
186.63
469.01Total:
05/07/25 GEORGE REED, INC. 1.51 TONS OF ASPHALT FOR PATCHING
1.50 TONF OF ASPHALT FOR PATCHING
1.92 TONS OF ASPHALT FOR PATCHING
TURLOCK EXPORT #2 APRIL
DRINKING WATER BACTI SAMPLES
DRINKING WATER BACTI SAMPLES
DRINKING WATER BACTI SAMPLES
Total:
05/07/25 GEOANALYTICAL LABORATORIES, INC LAGOON SAMPLE BOD ANALSIS
MONTHLY SAMPLE ANALYSIS
TURLOCK EXPORT ANALYSIS #1 APRIL
05/07/25 GARYS FENCING & WIRE SUPPLY, INC REPAIRED DAMAGED FENCE Total:
05/07/25 FERGUSON US HOLDINGS, INC REDUCER BUSHING FOR AERATOR JBOX WELL 34 GATE VALVE
Total:
05/07/25 EMTS, INC. MAINTENANCE AT ROCKEFELLER
Total:
05/07/25 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT QE 03/31/2025 UNEMPLOYMENT INS - ACCT 932-0418-8 Total:
05/07/25 EIDE BAILLY LLP APR ACCOUNTING CONSULTING SERVICES Total:
05/07/25 DU-ALL SAFETY, LLC APRIL 25 SAFETY CONTRACT Total:
05/07/25 DORIS DAKIN PEREZ PLANNING COMMISSION STIPEND - MAY 25 Total:
ITEM 3
Attachment A
5/14/2025
9 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
35.11 189.99
74.29 234.87
286.09
96.80 917.15
92.71 92.71
1,698.03
1,945.82
3,643.85
2,066.05
2,066.05
80.00 80.00
80.00 80.00
80.00 80.00
2,262.90
2,262.90
10.00 263.69
49.72 41.60
28.48 65.00
458.49Total:
4/28/25 UNIFORM SERVICE WASTEWATER
4/28/25 UNIFORM SERVICES STREETS
4/28/25 UNIFORM SERVICE PARKS
4/28/25 UNIFORM SERVICES FACILITIES
4/28/25 UNIFORM SERVICE WATER
Total:
05/07/25 MISSION LINEN SUPPLY 4/28/25 MATS FOR PW ADMIN BUILDING Total:
05/07/25 FRESNO TRUCK CENTER WASTE WATER FLUSHER TRUCK REPAIR Total:
05/07/25 JOHNSON, DAVID J. PLANNING COMMISSION STIPEND - MAY 25 Total:
05/07/25 JAMMU, RULDIP PLANNING COMMISSION STIPEND - MAY 25 Total:
05/07/25 ISHWAR GILL PLANNING COMMISSION STIPEND - MAY 25
BLAKER RES TANK GEN ANNUAL PM & COLLECTION SAMPLES
Total:
05/07/25 INTERSTATE SALES 25 TRAFFIC MARKERS
Total:
05/07/25 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL CO. WELL 34 GEN ANNUAL PM & COLLECTION SAMPLES Total:
05/07/25 GREEN RUBBER-KENNEDY AG FLASHLIGHT ON CALL TRUCK-243
HAVC FILTERS
VACUUM PARTS
HVAC AIR FILTERS
HVAC AIR FILTERS
MAGNETS FOR LID PULLERS
05/07/25 GRAINGER WELD ON HOOKS
ITEM 3
Attachment A
5/14/2025
10 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
74.80 152.12
226.92
3,175.09
3,175.09
1,021.61
1,043.35
2,064.96
119.20
119.20
56.91 405.03
1,284.33
80.24 35.18
331.86
5.71 -237.33
8.66 223.91
2,432.90
93.59 93.59
165.23
59.28 224.51
286.94
281.20
278.31
278.31Total:
Total:
05/07/25 PRESSURE WASHER CENTER INC. PRESSURE HEAD VAC TRAILER OFFICE SUPPLIES: BINDER, NOTE PADS, FOLDERS, CLIPS
Total:
05/07/25 PACE SUPPLY CORP 3" COMPOUND METER/ STOCK Total:
05/07/25 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC TONER
BATTERY
Total:
05/07/25 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC KLEENEX
BELT FOR POLIVE UNIT 10-228-20
A/C PARTS FOR POLICE UNIT 10-228-20
GROMET FOR POLICE UNIT 10-228-20
RETURN/ CREDIT FOR BATTERY
QT OF JACK OIL
6G MOTOR OIL
A/C KITS FOR POLICE UNIT 10-228-20
ROTORS FOR POLICE UNIT 10-228-20
8 BATTERIES FOR STREETS
VALVE STEM SERVICE KIT
CL2- WELL #41
Total:
05/07/25 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS OIL FOR STOCK
Total:
05/07/25 NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL CL2 FOR WELL # 38
IRRIGATION FITTINGS & PRIMER
Total:
05/07/25 MOTOR PARTS DISTRIBUTORS INC BREAKPADS,PATCHES,CLUTCH,FILTERS,AIR FILTER,SENSOR 05/07/25 MODESTO WINDUSTRIAL CO WRRF IRRIGATION VALVE REPAIR FITTINGS ITEM 3
Attachment A
5/14/2025
11 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
220.56
220.56
57.78 16.30
10.58 31.73
35.76 152.15
600.00
600.00
300.00
300.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,810.06
1,810.06
667.64
667.64
1,219.00
1,219.00
290.00
290.00
22500106 8,337.50
8,337.50
6,178.92
100.00
6,278.92
720.00
720.00
05/07/25 TOP DOG POLICE K9 TRAINING AND CONSULTING, LLC APRIL K9 TRAINING Total:
05/07/25 T-MOBILE USA, INC MAR 21- APR 20 2025 T-MOBILE PHONE SVCS
AREA DUMP FOR INVESTIGATION
Total:
05/07/25 SNS AUTOMATION PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SCADA SYSTEMS INTEGRATION Total:
05/07/25 SJVAPCD ATTN: FINANCE WATER WELL 35 GENERATOR PERMIT/ FAC ID N8731 Total:
05/07/25 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION MAY 1-31 2025 STANDARD PYMNT 8 COPIERS 1 PRINTER Total:
05/07/25 SAFE T LITE OF MODESTO INC 10 TRAFFIC SIGN SURFACE MOUNTS BASES Total:
05/07/25 RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY APR 25 ACCIDENT/ILLNESS/HOSP INS PREMS #0073144-7 Total:
05/07/25 RIVER OAKS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S RIVER OAKS CON JEHO WIT P7866 4/12/25 RFND CC LRG Total:
05/07/25 LISA AVALOS AVALOS P9010 6/7/25 RFND CC SML RM -EVENT CANCELED Total:
05/07/25 FELIPA GUTIERREZ GUTIERREZ P9134 4/25/25 RFND CALMB Total:
SEAL KITS FOR POLICE UNIT 10-136-20
CLIPS FOR FLEET DEPT.
CLIPS FOR FLEET
ELBOW TUBE FOR POLICE UNIT 10-136
Total:
Total:
05/07/25 PRICE FORD OF TURLOCK, INC. TUBE AND BELT FOR POLICE UNIT 10-136 05/07/25 PPG ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES, INC. PAINT FOR BLAKER RESERVOIR ITEM 3
Attachment A
5/14/2025
12 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
23,299.97
23,299.97
229.20
229.20
285.88
87.31 373.19
22500055 20,477.15
20,477.15
22400048 5,302.50
22500034 9,059.50
22500043 4,528.08
18,890.08
22500071 12,502.62
22500071 6,555.90
22500071 2,944.82
22500071 10,462.79
22500071 3,048.76
65.80 35,580.69
2,041,596.46
Total:
Vouchers in this report Total vouchers:
MAR25 HR LEGAL SERVICES
MAR25 LITIGATION LEGAL SERVICES
OCT24 REAL ESTATE LAND USE LEGAL SERVICES
NOV24 REAL ESTATE LAND USE LEGAL SERVICES
JUN24 SEWER LEGAL SERVICES
Total:
05/07/25 WHITE BRENNER LLP MAR25 GENERAL MUNI LEGAL SERVICES 05/07/25 WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MAR 25 WHITMORE AVE REHABILITATION PROJ STPL(075) MAR 25 MOFFETT RD REHAB PROJ AGRMNT/SWR RPLMNT
MAR 25 CENTRAL/HACKETT CORRIDOR PED SAFETY ARGMNT
05/07/25 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. GRID PRUNE PROGRAM Total:
05/07/25 VALLEY TIRE SALES, INC. 2 TIRES FOR WATER VEH. UNIT 36-115-17 1 TIRE FOR PARKS TRAILER UN IT 40-597-07
Total:
05/07/25 DESDIER BARAJAS, JOSE LUIS UB REFUND 0420 Total:
05/07/25 U.S. BANK VISA APR 25 VISAS
Total:
ITEM 3
Vendor: US BANK VISA
Check Date: 5/7/2025
Invoice No.: Apr-25
Invoice Descritpion: APR 25 VISAS
CARD HOLDER CHARGE DESCRIPTION TOTAL
SCOTT KEYS NUTS/ BOLTS 12.96
VERONICA GONZALEZ OFFICE SUPPLIES, SIGNS FOR MEASURE L/MORGAN RD STRM DRAIN IMPRV 855.99 SHAWN WALKER MATERIALS FOR CITY HALL, ANNEX, PD PARKING LOT PROJECT, CHEMICAL SAFTEY GLOVES FOR SPRAY HERBICIDE 595.69 MATTHEW WILLIAMS VOIP MONTHLY SCADA ALARMS, ACROBAT PRO SUBSCRIPTION APRIL, WATER TENDER RENTAL, CWEA CONFRENCE 3 DAYS 2,006.26 JONATHAN FREDERICK DOMAIN NAME RENEWAL CERESPOLICE.COM CERESPOLICE.ORG, ALARM WIRE FOR ACCESS CONTROL PROJECT 328.00
HANK UNRUH
HOME SUPPLY WAREHOUSE STORES, DEWALT TOOL BATTERIES (JEREMY), SKILSAW BLADE, UTILITY KNIFE, FLAT BAR, BAR OIL, PREMIX FUEL, HOLE PUNCHES, FLASHLIGHT, VEH. TOOL BATTREY CHARGER, CONCRETE PATCHER, 5GAL BUCKET, CORDLESS TOOL BATTERY,
PLYWOOD, SCREWS, NEEDLESTICK WORK GLOVES (CODE E), WORK GLOVES, BUNGEES, WASHERS, SCREWS, STRIPING PAINT, MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL, STRIPING PAINT, TOWELS, TAPE 1,066.44
MARK ANDERSON REPLACEMENT UPS BATTERY, PRINTER CABLES (5), MONITOR CABLES (10), CELL PHONE CASE 353.26
JOHN THOMAS
COUPLINGS, TEE BRASS, MARKERS, ADAPTER, DOUBLE CARRIER WHEEL, PUSH ADAPTOR , COUPLING 3/8", 4" DROP HITCH, 2" BALL, RECEIVER LOCK, PUSH ADAPTOR, WATER FILTER, TAPE, COUPLING , PIPE THRD, GREASE 100OZ 409.87 DYLAN W PALECEK OFFICE WATER - PW, 4/1-30/25 GPS TRACKING FOR STREET SWEEPERS & WTR CONSERVATION VEHICLE 107.44 BRYAN N FERREIRA DUI CHECKPOINT SIGNS AND BARRICADES, UAV FAA REGISTRATION 290.28 AMERICO R CASTANEDA PAINT ROLLER/ CH, HVAC BELTS / WATER, STEEL, BATTERY, PAINT ROLLERS/CH, TOOL, PAINTER/ FACILITIES, PLUMBING, FUSES 1,262.41 DIRK NIEUWENHUIS CLOUD STORAGE FOR THE PUBLIC RELATIONS TEAM 9.99 TONI CORDELL CERES COURIER SUBSCRIPTION, SUPPLIES FOR IN-HOUSE SAFETY MEETING TRAINING, REFRESHMENTS FOR IN-HOUSE SAFETY TRAINING 148.85 JOSEPH CHAVEZ EASTER EVENT STAFF REFRESHMENTS, EASTER EVENT STAFF FOOD 166.72 AARON R OJEDA-MORENO DEGREASER 60.58
FALLON MARTIN
COUNCIL PHOTO PRINTS, CM/CEO MONTHLY MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING ADVERTISEMENT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PROF DEV - C.OTERO/D.MARTINEZ/D.DUNFORD 2,032.92
ANGELICA HERNANDEZ PRIVACY MONITOR SCREEN, ORAL PANEL REFRESHMENTS, ORAL PANEL LUNCH, TONER CARTRIDGE 164.69 DOUGLAS DUNFORD PRINTER FOR CARD ACCESS SYSTEM UPGRADE 3,436.63 RICHARD SUFFECOOL ASPHALT FOR POTHOLES, CITY ROADS 196.82 ABRAHAM OCHOA JR CITY HALL / ORIG PT TP, STREETS SHOP/ NEEDLE VALVE, FS 4/ WPIK TORRENT FIXED 83.27
JOSHUA CASAS
PRINTER INK FOR JEFF CORK BOARD, GAS FOR TRIP BACK FROM WATER CONFRENCE OF THE WEST IN ANAHEIM TRUCK#3521919, STAY, PARKING, AND TAXES FOR CA-NV AWWA WATER CONFERENCE OF THE WEST 2025 1,465.36 JESSICA PULLIAM EASTER EVENT SUPPLIES, COOKING CLASS SUPPLIES 209.97 MICHAEL ESTACIO PIPE FOR CITY HALL ANNEX JOB 115.30
MARCY PEDERSON OPEN SOURCE PLATFORM FOR INVESTIGATIONS, RETURN EVIDENCE FIREARM TO SPARKS POLICE DEPARTMENT 83.76
ELLEN EDMONDSON
FITTINGS FOR CL2 ANALYZER, SAFTEY BOOTS FOR BRAD, SMALL TOOLS FOR SERVICE TRUCK, SWRCB DRINKING WATER APPLICATION, TAX FEE, PRESSURE VALVES FOR CL2 ANALYZER 768.04
ATTACHEMNT A
ITEM 3
KENNETH E VAUGHN AERATOR FOR DOG PARK, CAMERAS FOR SMYRNA PARK, CPRS REFUND, CONCRETE FOR DOG PARK, BOOTS FOR COLE BODEY 273.01
JOHNNY CARRILLO
WATER FILTERS /PD, PAINT/CH, SCREWS/ CH, ELECTRICAL / CH, PAINT/ CH, TUBING FS 15, ROPE/PD, COUPLINGS/ FS 15, CONCRETE/ WHTM HOUSE, CAULKING/ STREET FAIRE, GFCI/ STREET FAIRE, DR HOLDER/ PD 822.03
SHAWN W HESS
TIE WIRE FOR AERATORS, LOCK LUBE, GATE OPERATION SUBSCRIPTION, MOWER DECK HARDWARE, 6IN PUMP HARDWARE, RETURN
SHIPPING FOR REPAIR, AERATOR ELECTRICAL FITTINGS, REDUCING BUSHING AERATOR, BUCKET & PIPE FITTINGS, CONDUIT AND FITTINGS, CONDUIT FITTINGS 933.87
Crystel Aguilar STANISLAUS SENIOR EVENT 821.78
BOBBY TITUS SHOVEL X2, RAKE, SPONGES 102.86
ROBERT HERRINGTON CHARGING CORD ENDS FOR FIELD STRIPER 19.53 JEFFREY VARNI AMAZON REFUND - BIRDROCK HOME (113.67)
DELILAH VASQUEZ FAIRFIELD INN, EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION GIFT 245.57 JEFFERY GODFREY DEPARTMENT STORES, EATING PLACES AND RESTAURANTS 243.00 SAMIR ROYAL PRINTER INK CARTRIDGE 50.98
ARMANDO HERNANDEZ HOME SUPPLY WAREHOUSE STORES, SPECIAL TRADE CONTRACTORS 139.89 JULIAN AGUIRRE 3 NIGHTS HOTEL STAY 3/23/25 - 3/26/25 FOR ICSC MONTEREY CONFERENCE 1,022.19 ANDREA MAGDALENO FLOOR MATS 384.62
REBECCA JOHNSON CORKBOARD (RETURNED ON NEXT VISA STATEMENT) 146.30 JOSE BERBER CONFERENCE CHAIRS, MICROSCOPE 975.26
KEITH GRIEBEL
TUITION FOR LEADERSHIP CLASS FOR SENIOR DISPATCHERS, DECORATIONS AND FOOD FOR DISPATCH APPRECIATION WEEK, EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION GIFTS FOR DISPATCH APPRECIATION WEEK 953.02 ROBIN R EVANS SAFETY GUARD 18.44
ELYSE DAVIS-CAPOEMAN REPLACEMENT CASE & SCREEN PROTECTORS FOR OPERATIONS STAFF IPHONES 32.79 AL BURKETT REFUND CREDIT (3.00)
Grand Total 23,299.97
ATTACHEMNT A
ITEM 3
DRAFT MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
(via ZOOM and in-person)
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, April 28, 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 April 28, 2025, meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL – Present:
Mayor: Javier Lopez
Vice Mayor: Daniel A. Martinez (District 4)
Councilmembers: James Casey (District 1); Ro salinda L. Vierra (District 2); Cerina Otero (District 3)
District 1
Councilmember
Case
y
District 2
Councilmember
Vierra
District 3
Councilmember
Otero
District 4
Vice Mayor
Martinez
Mayor Lopez
Present Present Present Absent Present
INVOCATION
Invocation by Tim Giannosa, Big Valley Grace Community Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lopez.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Cinco de Mayo Proclamation
The Stanislaus County Center for Human Services Promotoras accepted the proclamation.
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
April 28, 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.
Shirley Rogers spoke regarding the Ceres Street Faire sponsorship.
Brandy Meyer spoke regarding Love Ceres.
John Warren spoke regarding the jurisdiction of Lazy Wheels, a Memorial Day event at Ceres Memorial Park, Peace Officer Memorial event, and the signing of the end of WWII.
Jorge Guerrero spoke regarding Ceres Youth Baseball, the contract between the City and Ceres Youth Baseball, lighting on the field, and American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Ismael Ontiveros spoke regarding Ceres Youth Baseball, the cont ract between the City and Ceres Youth Baseball, batting cages, lighting on the field, and American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Gary Condit spoke regarding Ceres Youth Baseball, the c ontract between the City and Ceres Youth Baseball, lighting on field three, and American Rescue Plan Act funds.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the April 28, 2025, City Council Meeting was Posted on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (City Clerk)
2. Waive Readings. All Readings of Or dinances and Resolutions are Waived. (Waive readings in full of all ordinances and re solutions 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 April 14, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting. (City Clerk)
4. Removed for separate consideration.
5. General Correspondence – Information Only
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
April 28, 2025
a. Report on International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Annual Conference. (Aguirre)
b. Economic Development Repor t for January – March 2025. (Aguirre) c. Public Works Monthly Report for March 2025. (Royal)
6. Removed for separate consideration.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Vierra , seconded by
Councilmember Otero, approving items 1 – 3 and 5. Motion carried 4/0/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember
Case
y
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Otero
Vice Mayor
Martinez Mayor Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Absent Yes
CONSIDERATION OF ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 4: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember James Casey
Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated April 2, 2025, through April 9, 2025. (Esenwein)
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding Resolution 2021-57 and the fire protection cost paid to Modesto Fire.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included whether the service provided outweighs the cost and a future public meeting regarding fire services.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Vierra , seconded by
Councilmember Otero, approving item 4. Motion carried 4/0/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Otero
Vice Mayor
Martinez Mayor Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Absent Yes
Item 6: Removed for separate consideration by Ceres Resident Gene Yeakley
Resolution No. 2025-032, Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Donated Funds to be Used for the Purchase and Buildout of a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Police K9 Unit. (Johnson)
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
April 28, 2025
Gene Yeakley inquired as to where the funds came from, the donation amount and if there was a conflict of interest.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
Shirley Rogers congratulated staff for obtaining donations.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included who donat ed the funds, cost of the vehicle, cost of outfitting the vehicle, thanking the Corson Foundation for the donation, and obtaining another K9.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Vierra , seconded by
Councilmember Otero, approving item 6. Motion carried 4/0/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Otero
Vice Mayor
Martinez Mayor Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Absent Yes
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. Resolution No. 2025-033 , Adopting the Amended City Council Rules and Procedures Handbook Dated April 2025, to Add the Pledge of Allegiance Procedure, Amend the Committee Appoin tment Process and Include Language Regarding Certificates. (City Clerk)
City Clerk, Fallon Martin, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
Brandy Meyer spoke regarding the certificate request deadline.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included who a sub-committee would consist of when conducting committee interviews, reques t deadline for certificates, service organizations leading the pledge of allegiance, having a veteran or veteran organization lead the pledge of allegiance on the meeting preceding Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and the Fourth of July, who will lead the pledge of allegiance when school is out, provide certificates to thos e who lead the pledge of allegiance, and including private schools for student led pledge of allegiance.
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
April 28, 2025
Action: Motion by Councilmember Vierra , seconded by
Councilmember Otero , approving the resolution with the changes to the handbook in addition to the changes
discussed by the council. Motion carried 4/0/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Otero
Vice Mayor
Martinez Mayor Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Absent Yes
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Ordinance No. 2025-XXXX, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ceres, Adopting a Rezone to Change the Zo ning Map Designatio n from the AP Administrative Professional Zoning Distric t to the R-5 Multi-Family Residential Zoning District for a 2.1-Acre Site. (Aguirre)
Resolution No. 2025-034, Approving a Site Plan Application for an 81-Unit Senior Living Facility Located at 1748 Evans Road, Ceres, CA 95307. (Aguirre)
Planning Consultant, Lea Simvoulakis, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez opened the public hearing. T he following members of the public spoke:
Shirley Rogers spoke in support of the project.
John Warren spoke regarding the build ing height and tree landscaping.
Katherine Reeve spoke regarding window coverings in the building.
Peter Sandholdt with FCGA Architectu re spoke regarding trees and window coverings.
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding the use of ar tificial trees in place of live trees.
Mayor Lopez closed the public hearing.
Council and staff discussion included electric vehicle compliance, community meeting notification to City Council and advertisement, entrance(s) for the project, and construction route.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Vierra , seconded by
Councilmember Casey , approving item 8. Motion carried 4/0/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
April 28, 2025
Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Otero
Vice Mayor
Martinez Mayor Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Absent Yes
9. Resolution No. 2025-035 , Concurring and Supporting the Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2029 and Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Prepared for the Stanislaus Urban Count y and Stanislaus HOME Consortium. (Aguirre)
Redevelopment and Economic Developmen t Manager, Julian Aguirre, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed the public hearing.
Council and staff discussion included funding split, utilization of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fundi ng, how CDBG funding can be used, allocation of HOME funding, and community outreach.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Otero, seconded by
Councilmember Vierra , approving item 9. Motion carried 4/0/1/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Otero
Vice Mayor
Martinez Mayor Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Absent Yes
10. Resolution No. 2025-XXX , Adopting the Necessary Findings to Approving an Energy Services Contract with Allianc e Building Solutions, LLC, Approving a Finance Agreement and Related Necessary Lease Documents with Metro Futures, Inc. to Fund the Implementation of E nergy Conservation Im provements to City Facilities in Accordance with Californi a Government Code Sections 4217.10 to 4217.18, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreements. (City Manager)
*This public hearing will be continued to an undetermined City Council meeting date.
Mayor Lopez opened the public hearing. T he following members of the public spoke:
Jake Torres with American Building Solutions, LLC spoke regarding lighting being included in the project.
Mayor Lopez closed the public hearing.
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
April 28, 2025
NEW BUSINESS
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
11. Cannabis Business Pilo t Program Evaluation. (City Attorney)
City Attorney, Nubia Goldstein, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
Andy Hartogh spoke regarding Kase Manuf acturing’s history, Ceres cannabis tax structure, and percent of revenue provided to Ceres by Kase Manufacturing.
Shirley Rogers spoke regarding cannabis tax in Ceres.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included number of cannabis businesses in Ceres, compliance, tax structures in other cities, effects of cannabis use, how general tax funds can be used, and how a transition to conditional use permitting would look.
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
12. City Treasurer Monthly Reports
(Councilmember Casey)
Councilmember Casey introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included transparency, City Treasurer’s responsibility in the Ceres Municipal Code, changing the responsibilities of the City Treasurer, updating the Ceres Municipal Code, bringing back a staff report stating what the code says, what State law requires, and options for the City Council.
Consensus by council for staff to bri ng back an item with more information and options for the City Council on City Treasurer’s responsibilities. (4/0/1/0 Absent
= Martinez)
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
April 28, 2025
REPORTS
Mayor
Nothing to report.
City Council
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding VFW’s poppy fundraiser.
Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding attending a Modesto Nuts game, Love Ceres, El Rematito, Economic Evaluate at Opportunity Stanislaus, Providing Aid at Times of Crisis training, resources for senior citizens, Stanislaus Homeless Alliance, and lighting at George Costa Fields.
Councilmember Otero thanked the committee, sponsors, and volunteers for Love Ceres, Lazy Wheels mobile home park, hom eless population in t he city, reporting issues through the City of Ceres mobile app, and utilizing Ceres non-emergency.
City Manager
Nothing to report.
City Attorney
Nothing to report.
Departments
Redevelopment and Economic Development Manager, Julian Aguirre, spoke regarding the opening of KW Recovery Lab, The Drip Coffee House, and Panda Express.
Public Works Director, Sam Royal, spoke regarding the Ceres Street Faire.
CLOSED SESSION
13. Conference with Legal Couns el – 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
Mayor Lopez stated the Closed Session items had been cancelled.
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
April 28, 2025
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled City Council Meeting will be he ld on May 12, 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 8:58 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
ITEM 4
DRAFT MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
(via ZOOM and in-person)
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, May 12, 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 May 12, 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); Ro salinda L. Vierra (District 2); Cerina Otero (District 3)
District 1
Councilmember
Case
y
District 2
Councilmember
Vierra
District 3
Councilmember
Otero
District 4
Vice Mayor
Martinez
Mayor Lopez
Present Present Pres ent Present Present
INVOCATION
Invocation by Patrick Davis, Ceres Christian Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lopez.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Service Award for Lt. Hudson
Lt. Hudson accepted his service award.
B. Stroke Awareness/Prevention Month Proclamation
Members from Doctors Medical System’s Comprehensive Stroke Center accepted the proclamation.
ITEM 5
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
May 12, 2025
C. National Public Works Week Proclamation
Public Works Director, Sam Royal, accepted the proclamation.
D. Mental Health Awar eness Month Proclamation
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes)
Brandy Meyer provided a Ceres Chamber of Commerce update.
Gene Yeakley spoke regarding Mayor Lopez ’ attendance at Wet Lao Buddharangsy’s 40 th Anniversary.
John Warren spoke regarding the upcoming Memorial Day service.
City Clerk, Fallon Martin, read an email into the record from Alvaro Franco regarding the City’s membership with Tuolumne River Regional Park.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Clerks Report of Posting. The a genda of the May 12, 2025, City Council Meeting was Posted on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (City Clerk)
2. Waive Readings. All Readings of Or dinances and Resolutions are Waived. (Waive readings in full of all ordinances and re solutions 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) Dat ed April 16, 2025, thr ough April 23, 2025. (Esenwein)
4. Removed for separate consideration.
5. Removed for separate consideration.
6. Resolution No. 2025-037, Approving a Professional Services Agreement with RH Borden and Company LLC, for the Sewer Line Rapid Assessment and the Inflow & ITEM 5
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Infiltration Assessment and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract. (Royal)
7. Waiver of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-1088 , An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ceres, Adopting a Rezone to Change the Zoning Map Designation from the AP Administrative Professional Zoning District to the R-5 Multi-Family Residential Zoning Distr ict for a 2.1-Acre Site. (Aguirre)
8. Removed for separate consideration.
9. Resolution No. 2025-039, Approving Amendment #1 to Eide Bailly, LLP to Provide Accounting Consulting Services. (Esenwein)
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Vierra, approving items 1 – 3, 6 – 7, and 9. 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 4: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey
Resolution No. 2025-036 , Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. (Beltran)
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding appr oving projects for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 and approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included requirements of SB 1, date funds need to be accepted by, public outreach with SB 1 projects, and the City’s strategic plan.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Vierra, approving item 4. 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 5
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Item 5: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey
Consideration to Cancel the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting of May 26, 2025. (City Manager)
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding the consideration to cancel the May 26, 2025, City Council meeting and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
John Warren spoke regarding the Fisca l Year 2025-2026 budget, cancelled meetings in November and December, and planning in advance.
Dave Pratt spoke regarding when the Special City Council meeting will be held.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included changing the meeting date, public workshop, delaying City business, having a Special City Council meeting, Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 budget, planning in advance, allowing st aff to look at staff availability for setting a Special City Council meeting date.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Casey , seconded by
Councilmember Vierra , denying item 5 and scheduling a
Special City Council Meeti ng on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 .
Motion carried 4/1/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Otero
Vice Mayor
Martinez Mayor Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Item 8: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Otero
Resolution No. 2025-038, Approving Master Service Agreements for City Surveyor Service, Authorizing a B udget Amendment, and Authoriz ing the City Manager to Execute the Agreements. (Beltran)
Councilmember Otero inquired how on-call surveyor services work.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Vierra, approving item 8. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
ITEM 5
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Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Otero
Vice Mayor
Martinez Mayor Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. Resolution No. 2025-040, Approving a Three-Year Agreement with Ceres Youth Baseball for the Use of Costa Fields Baseball Complex and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Chavez)
City Manager, Doug Dunford, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
Jorge Guerrero spoke regarding ARPA funds for Costa Field improvements, Costa Field lighting and related communication s, and Ceres Youth Baseball contract terms.
Jake Torres with Alliance Building Solu tions spoke regarding a potential solar project with the City.
Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included light ing bids received by Ceres Youth Baseball, Turlock Irrigation District lighting grant, communication on ARPA spending, timeline for Costa Field improvements, Alliance Building Solutions solar project, contract terms, maintenance of fa cilities, letter of support to Turlock Irrigation District, and process of approving the contract.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Vierra, approving item 10. 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
11. Adopting Revised Resolution No. 2025-027, Adopting a General Plan Amendment to Repeal the 2015-2023 Housi ng Element and Adopting the 2023- 2031 Housing Element of the General Pl an in Compliance with State Housing Element Law. (City Attorney)
City Attorney, Nubia Goldstein, introduced the item.
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Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Vierra, approving item 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
PUBLIC HEARING
12. Resolution No. 2025-XXX , Approving the Update to the Public Facilities Fee Nexus Study for City’s Impact Fee Progr am and Adopting the Public Facilities Impact Fee Schedules. (Beltran)
*This public hearing will be continued to the June 9, 2025, regular City Council meeting.
Mayor Lopez announced the public hearing will be continued to the June 9, 2025, City Council meeting.
Mayor Lopez opened the public hearing for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed the public hearing.
Council and staff discussion included the reason behind the public hearing being moved to June 9, 2025.
NEW BUSINESS
13. Resolution No. 2025-041, Approving a Budget Amendment to Allocate Additional Funds from General Fund Reserves for Legal Services for the Remainder of Fiscal Year 2025. (City Manager)
City Manager, Doug Dunford, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included number of outstanding invoices, notification to Council for outstanding invoices, identif ying cause of current increase for legal services versus previous years, current amount outstanding, payment plan with the attorney firm, reviewing the budget on a quarterly basis, and staffing within the Finance Department
ITEM 5
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Action: Motion by Councilmember Vierra , seconded by
Councilmember Casey , approving item 13. Motion carried 4/1/0/0 by the following roll call vote:
Councilmember
Casey
Councilmember
Vierra
Councilmember
Otero
Vice Mayor
Martinez Mayor Lopez
Yes Yes Yes Yes No
DISCUSSION ITEMS
14. Measure H Citizens’ Oversight Committee Appointment Process. (City Clerk)
City Clerk, Fallon Martin, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included notification of the committee members whose terms were coming to an end and support of open meeting interviews.
Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Vierra, agreeing to have the Measure H Citizens’ Oversight Committee appointment process be an open meeting
interview process. 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
COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
15. Updates on Costa Field Lighting Impr ovements and Present C ouncil with Quotes Received by Ceres Youth Baseball, and Explore Funding Options (Requested by Councilmember Otero)
16. Reconsider the Tuolumne River Regional Park Membership (Requested by Councilmember Casey)
17. Letter of Support to Turlock I rrigation District’s Lighting Grant (Requested by Councilmember Vierra)
REPORTS
Mayor
ITEM 5
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
May 12, 2025
Nothing to report.
City Council
Vice Mayor Martinez thanked the Ceres Police Department and congratulated Lt.
Hudson.
Councilmember Otero welcomed KW Recove ry and The Drip Coffee to the city, thanked the Ceres Street Fa ire committee, Peace Office r Memorial Service, and congratulated Lt. Hudson.
Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding Section 8 funding, communication by the Ceres Police Department, attending a conf erence, support for anyone wanting to attend community college, the Ceres Street Faire and connecting with the public.
Councilmember Casey spoke regarding an awards ceremony at Argus High School.
City Manager
Nothing to report.
City Attorney
Nothing to report.
Departments
Nothing to report.
CLOSED SESSION
18. Conference with Legal Couns el – 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
19. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Cal Gov’t Code §54957.6(a) “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a l egislative body of a local agency may hold closed sessions with the local agency’s designated repr esentatives regarding the salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fridge benefits of its represented and unrepresented employees, and, for represented employees, any other matter within the statutorily provided scope of representation.”
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager, Douglas D. Dunford and Human Resources Director, Delilah Vasquez
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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
20. Liability Claims, Cal. Gov. Code §54956.95
“For the purposes of [Section 54956.9], ‘existing facts and circumstances’ shall consist only of one of the following: The receipt of a claim pursuant to the Government Claims Act (Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code) or some other written communication from a potential plaintiff threateni ng litigation, which claim or communication shall be available for public inspection pursuant to Section 54957.5.” Claimant: Marc Maghoney
Agency Claimed Against: City of Ceres
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Items 18 – 20:
Mayor Lopez stated there was nothing to report and directions were provided to staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled City Council Meeting will be he ld on May 27, 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 8:55 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 5
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: May 27, 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 April 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 April 2025.
FACILITY SERVICES:
Completed 110 Facilities Maintenance work orders including: 67 service requests for electrical/lighting, plumbing repai rs, HVAC issues, locksmith tasks, general repairs, and 43 preventive maintenance services.
Assisted Telepath with installing of the new card reader system in City Hall, Annex, Community Center and Corp Yard.
Completed job tasks at City Hall with el ectrical, patching walls, painting and working with IT for the final move back of employees.
Assisted 5 departments with the move ba ck to Annex and City Hall. Departments are HR, Finance, City Clerks and Assistant, Payroll and Utilities. Assisted the Ceres Chamber of Commerc e with coordinating the 2025 Love Ceres event. Event was on Saturday, April 26 th. There were 175 volunteers despite the rain.
Continued clean-up of homeless camps/ debris at Independence Park and Roeding Park with the assistance of Code Enforcement.
ITEM 6
Maintenance activities performed by one (1 ) Supervisor, one (1) Senior Facilities Maintenance Worker, one (1) Facility Main tenance Workers, and four (4) Custodians.
One vacant position in Custodial.
FLEET SERVICES:
Completed 136 work orders.
Fleet, Department 20
Perform 4 90-day inspections
Up Fit new F-250 utility tr uck for Streets Department Replace Spray Pump for Streets Department
Replace A/C systems on 2 Police vehicles
Update Cell system for Police vehicle 228
Fire, Department 15
N/A
Police, Department 10
Performed 32 Vehicle repairs
Repair A/C system on unit 203
Repair A/C system on unit 136
Replace Cradle Point on unit 228
Streets, Department 30
Performed 25 Vehicl e and equipment repairs
Upfit new F-250 utility truck
90-day inspection on Vaccon
90-day inspection on street sweeper
Replace spray pump on weed sprayer
Warranty repair on street sweeper
Water, Department 35
Performed 8 Vehicle Repairs
Service 2 vehicles
Repair oil leak on unit 35-302-17
Parks, Department 40
Perform 12 vehicle repairs
Replace trailer tire
Toro mower repair oil leak
Rebuild Sprayer pump
Wastewater, Department 25
Perform 11 vehicle repairs
Perform 90-day inspection
ITEM 6
Drive shaft replaced on 35-225-23
Service 2 vehicles
Facilities, Department 41
7 vehicle repairs
3 vehicle service
Emergency and non-emergency City vehicles and equipment is maintained and repaired by one (1) Supervisor, two (2) Maintenance Mechanics, one (1) Vacant Senior Fleet mechanic position.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE:
Completed a total of 327 service requests in the following categories:
Bike Path Repairs: 1
City Grounds Maintenance: 12
Park Landscape and Maintenance: 247
Parks Landscape chemical usage: 1250 gal lons All Parks / Grounds / Dog Park Playground and Equipment Repairs; Severa l 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: 5 sprinklers
Right of Way Landscape area.
Park Trees: 31 Trimmed, 3 removals.
Customer Requests Tree or Limb Down: 15
Parks sprinklers repaired or replaced:
Barry Grove – 4 maintenances.
Costa Fields – 0 maintenance.
Don Pedro – 11 maintenances.
Independence – 1 vandalism.
Dog Park – 8 maintenances.
Neel Park – 4 maintenances.
Persephone – 1 maintenance.
Redwood – 1 maintenance.
River Bluff – 5 maintenances.
Riverview – 1 maintenance.
Roeding Heights – 3 maintenances.
Sam Ryno – 0 maintenance.
Smyrna – 4 maintenances.
Strawberry – 6 maintenances.
Whitmore – 12 maintenances.
Parks General Maintenance/Repairs:
Graffiti removal at Sam Ryno (2), Straw berry (2), River Bluff (5), Roeding (4), Ochoa (1) Persephone (3), Smyrna (7), Don Pedro (2) Riverview (1) and Independence Park (3)
ITEM 6
Grid Prune Program Performed by West Coast Arborists (WCA):
Grid # 3 2024-2025 35% - Started 2/4/2025 trimmed 376 trees, 13 removals Grid # 4 2021-2022 99% - Comp leted 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 Start ed December 2024 98% completed with 368 trees trimmed, 27 removals on grid.
Pending: 236 high risk, 18 remova ls, and 96 inspect for trims. Trimmed trees around Costa fields.
Grounds
Rights of Way (ROWs):
Faith Home Rd: Pending schedule for backf low installs. All Unlocked for testing. River Road: backflow replacement schedul ed with water division. Currently water is shut off at River and Canyon Falls.
Whitmore Mansion and Museum: mowed both sites.
Fertilized and weed abatement the trees and shrubs at Fowler Rd Fire Station. Repaired bollards on bike trail south by Service Road.
City Hall:
Prep work for 3 valves to be replaced and new SCADA wires. Repaired Backflow at south side of parking lot.
Repaired 10 irrigation breaks in planter beds.
Parks
City Parks:
Playground fiber placement needed for River Bluff and Neel Park Playground fiber at Ochoa Park. 110,000 tons
Aerated and fertilized the remaining Dog Park both fields.
Sam Ryno:
Reset well and Scada due power shut down.
Smyrna Park:
Well pump replaced.
Construction started to Pl ayground update, fiber removed, and obstacle structures removed awaiting parts.
Cleaned and adjusted horseshoe pits. Requires paint work when warmer weather approaches.
Temp Repair to table at skate park, vandalized may need removal. Repaired 2 broken lateral line in planters next to covered area.
Costa Fields:
Reviewed SCADA with CYB staff.
ITEM 6
Neel Park:
Dog park reopened May 1 st.
Added concrete area in dog park next to gates.
Roeding Park:
Flushed Well due to sand sediment.
Repaired two portions of the fence at tennis nets.
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 4 sprinklers due to vandalism. Trimmed 15 trees.
Cleaned and removed tree prot ectors around trees on the picnic area of the lower terrace.
Mowed Lower Terrace
Guillermo Ochoa Park:
Repaired fiber in playground area.
Readjust nets for pickle ball.
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 April 2025:
Residential…………………….… 1,187.53 tons
Commercial………………………. 1,717.06 tons
Illegal dump/litter abate (code enforcement) 10.41 tons Illegal dump/litter abate (Public Works staff) 9.88, 32 locations Illegal dump (Bertolotti) ………. 2.12, 8 locations Bulky items…………………….… 35.81 tons,134 locations
Leaf/limb ………...…………….… 2.21 tons
Street Sweep………………….… 129.09 tons
Residential Organics…………… 710.48 tons
Commercial Organics…………. 169.72 tons
Residential Recycle………….… 192.73 tons
Commercial Recycle …………… 6.73 tons
C&D (Construction/Demolition Debris) 3.45 tons Used oil…………………………… 20 gallons
Used oil filter……………...……… 6
.
ITEM 6
There were 3 residential cart violations issued in April. There were 6 requests for the new leaf & limb collection services offered by Bertolotti made in April.
There were 24 leaf & limb illegal disposal (off-season) violations issued in April. Solid Waste staff participated in the Love Ceres event on April 26 th and the Ceres Street Faire on May 3rd.
Solid Waste Division work is performed by one (1) Administrative Analyst.
STREETS SERVICES:
Staff responded to a total of 109 customer service requests. Staff responded to 166 USA’s.
Completed large sidewalk/s torm drain project at annex Repaired sinkhole in City Hall parking lot
Downtown weed abatement in pr eparation for Street Faire Replaced 3 floats at McDonalds lift Station
Installed 2 moisture relays at Strawberry lift station Pulled pump at Moon View lift station to dislodge obstruction in pump Streets Division maintenance is performed by one (1) Supervisor, two (2) Sr.
Maintenance Workers, (6) Streets Maintenance Operators, one (1) Street Sweeper Operator (2) part time Streets/Code Enforcement Maintenance workers.
WASTEWATER (WRRF):
Responded to 9 customer service requests and 30 sewer problems, during working hours and after hours.
Staff responded to 2 Smart Cover alerts & alarms that prevented Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO’s).
There was (1) SSO’s in April which result ed in (32) gallons spilled and recovered. Serviced or Repaired:
Lift Stations – 10
WWTP Equipment – 19
Main line sewer plugs – 1
Aerators – 1
Staff re-installed 1 repaired aerator
Staff performed weekly landscape maintenance, weed abatement, and levee erosion control.
Staff performed pond discing and rippin g for weed abatement and pond rehabilitation.
Staff inspected the forced main to Turlock.
Staff cleaned 48,318 feet of sewer main line.
Staff CCTV inspected 5,711 f eet of sewer main line.
Staff continues the process of updating the Wastewater Disch arge Report (WDR), Sewer Master Plan (SMP), and Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP). Staff attended mandatory training on Heat Illness Prevention ITEM 6
Staff attended treatment plant tour focused on operations, and an annual CWEA Conference on Collection System maintenance and administration. 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.
Construction continues on Cadillac & Luc chesi Sewer Rehabilit ation CIP. This project is to repair known trouble spots, and potential SSO’s. Staff inspected Cadillac & Lucches i Rehabilitation & Morgan Rd. Storm Rehabilitation being performed by contractors.
Condition of the treatment lagoons have improved and are returning to normal.
Staff continues increased cleaning, increased aeration and began bio-augmenting on treatment lagoons.
Staff checked & marked 175 USA tickets, which took 25 hours; preventing contractors from damaging City sewer lines.
City of Turlock sewer usage char ge for the month of March $81,486.41 City of Modesto sewer usage charge for the month of March $142,052.30 Effluent Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 46 mg/L.
The Wastewater Treatment Plant treat ed and disposed of 70.79 MG (Million Gallons) of wastewater with an average of 2.36 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
April 2025 well production was 52.049 million gallons. Treated Water delivered from SRWA was 105.10 million gallons. Average water use for April was 5 million gallons per day. Water staff responded to 28 customer service requests. Water staff responded to 83 Underground Service Alerts (USA) markings. Meter statistics and repairs:
Meters in water distribution system: 11,889
Meters/radios serviced: 25
Meters replaced: 10
Meters upgraded from ¾”, 5/8” to 1”: 15
New meter installations: 0
Meters tested for accuracy: 0
Total valves in water distribution system: 4,402
Blow-offs and hydrants flushed: 21
Water main leaks: 0
ITEM 6
Service line leaks: 2
Service lines have been replaced: 2
Hydrants replaced or reset: 1
Water quality samples taken: 52
Water Conservation, Department 36
April 2025 calculated residential ga llons used per person per day: 68 Annual average is 71 gallons per person per day.
Responded to 17 water conservation service requests.
Water portal has 406 residents registered, which is 4 more than the previous month.
Issued courtesy notifications: 52
Performed 1 water audit
Delivered 8 water waste warnings and issued 0 water waste fines. Rebates Issued: Dishwasher: 1, Smart Ir rigation: 0, ULF Toilets: 2, Washing Machine: 2, and Turf Replacements: 0
Total Rebates YTD: 8
The graph below shows our (well) production numbers for 2020 in red compared to 2025 (well and surface water production) in green wi th the water reduction target of 15% in blue. For April 2025, we had an increase of 3.70% from the Ap ril 2020 production numbers.
Water system maintenance is performed by one (1) Superintendent, one (1) Supervisor, one (1) Administrative Analyst, two (2) S enior Water Operators, nine (8) Water Distribution Operators, tw o (2) Field Service Tec hnicians, and one (1) Water Conservation Officer. There is currently one vacancy for Water Distribution Operator.
Approved by: __________________
Douglas D. Dunford,
City Manager
ITEM 6