Agenda — Ceres City Council, August 11, 2025 (part 4 of 4)

ATTACHMENT G
Item 14
HCM 7th Signalized Intersection Summary Maverik Gas Station 5: Mitchell Road & Rohde Road 04/12/2025
Project Completion Year 2027 Synchro 12 Report
Timing Plan: AM Peak
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 29 6 59 172 17 206 35 881 55 89 947 69 Future Volume (veh/h) 29 6 59 172 17 206 35 881 55 89 947 69 Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lane Width Adj. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 30 6 61 179 18 215 36 918 57 93 986 72 Peak Hour Factor 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 Percent Heavy Veh, % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cap, veh/h 62 21 212 235 453 384 72 1170 522 133 1292 576 Arrive On Green 0.03 0.14 0.14 0.13 0.24 0.24 0.04 0.32 0.32 0.07 0.36 0.36 Sat Flow, veh/h 1810 146 1486 1810 1900 1610 1810 3610 1610 1810 3610 1610 Grp Volume(v), veh/h 30 0 67 179 18 215 36 918 57 93 986 72 Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1810 0 1632 1810 1900 1610 1810 1805 1610 1810 1805 1610 Q Serve(g_s), s 0.8 0.0 1.8 4.6 0.4 5.7 0.9 11.2 1.2 2.4 11.7 1.5 Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 0.8 0.0 1.8 4.6 0.4 5.7 0.9 11.2 1.2 2.4 11.7 1.5 Prop In Lane 1.00 0.91 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 62 0 233 235 453 384 72 1170 522 133 1292 576 V/C Ratio(X) 0.48 0.00 0.29 0.76 0.04 0.56 0.50 0.78 0.11 0.70 0.76 0.12 Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 187 0 875 560 1410 1195 187 1340 597 187 1340 597 HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 23.0 0.0 18.6 20.4 14.2 16.2 22.8 14.9 11.5 21.9 13.8 10.5 Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 5.7 0.0 0.7 5.0 0.0 1.3 5.3 2.8 0.1 6.4 2.6 0.1 Initial Q Delay(d3), s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 0.4 0.0 0.6 2.1 0.1 2.0 0.5 4.0 0.4 1.1 4.1 0.4 Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d), s/veh 28.7 0.0 19.3 25.4 14.2 17.5 28.2 17.6 11.6 28.4 16.3 10.6 LnGrp LOS C B C B B C B B C B B
Approach Vol, veh/h 97 412 1011 1151
Approach Delay, s/veh 22.2 20.8 17.7 16.9
Approach LOS C C B B
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 7.6 19.7 10.3 10.9 5.9 21.4 5.7 15.6 Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 5.0 18.0 15.0 26.0 5.0 18.0 5.0 36.0 Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 4.4 13.2 6.6 3.8 2.9 13.7 2.8 7.7 Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 2.5 0.3 0.3 0.0 2.5 0.0 0.8 Intersection Summary
HCM 7th Control Delay, s/veh 18.0
HCM 7th LOS B

ATTACHMENT G
Item 14
HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis Maverik Gas Station 6: CA-99 SB Ramp & Mitchell Road 04/12/2025
Project Completion Year 2027 Synchro 12 Report
Timing Plan: AM Peak
Movement EBL EBR NBL NBT SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 217 0 0 0 776 0
Future Volume (vph) 217 0 0 0 776 0
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.0 4.0
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00
Frt 1.00 1.00
Flt Protected 0.95 1.00
Satd. Flow (prot) 1805 1900
Flt Permitted 0.95 1.00
Satd. Flow (perm) 1805 1900
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94
Adj. Flow (vph) 231 0 0 0 826 0
RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 231 0 0 0 826 0
Turn Type Prot NA
Protected Phases 4 6
Permitted Phases
Actuated Green, G (s) 10.9 25.1
Effective Green, g (s) 10.9 25.1
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.25 0.57
Clearance Time (s) 4.0 4.0
Vehicle Extension (s) 3.0 3.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 447 1083
v/s Ratio Prot c0.13 c0.43
v/s Ratio Perm
v/c Ratio 0.52 0.76
Uniform Delay, d1 14.3 7.2
Progression Factor 1.00 1.00
Incremental Delay, d2 1.0 3.2
Delay (s) 15.3 10.4
Level of Service B B
Approach Delay (s/veh) 15.3 0.0 10.4
Approach LOS B A B
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay (s/veh) 11.5 HCM 2000 Level of Service B HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.69
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 44.0 Sum of lost time (s) 8.0 Intersection Capacity Utilization 109.4% ICU Level of Service H Analysis Period (min) 15
c Critical Lane Group

ATTACHMENT G
Item 14
HCM 7th Signalized Intersection Summary Maverik Gas Station 1: Mitchell Road & E Whitmore Avenue 04/12/2025
Project Completion Year 2027 Synchro 12 Report
Timing Plan: PM Peak
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 240 591 148 188 415 72 153 917 150 87 966 269 Future Volume (veh/h) 240 591 148 188 415 72 153 917 150 87 966 269 Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lane Width Adj. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 247 609 153 194 428 74 158 945 155 90 996 277 Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 Percent Heavy Veh, % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cap, veh/h 285 757 190 233 727 125 179 1244 555 116 1119 499 Arrive On Green 0.16 0.26 0.26 0.13 0.24 0.24 0.10 0.34 0.34 0.06 0.31 0.31 Sat Flow, veh/h 1810 2859 717 1810 3081 529 1810 3610 1610 1810 3610 1610 Grp Volume(v), veh/h 247 384 378 194 250 252 158 945 155 90 996 277 Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1810 1805 1771 1810 1805 1805 1810 1805 1610 1810 1805 1610 Q Serve(g_s), s 10.8 16.1 16.1 8.5 9.9 10.1 7.0 18.8 5.7 4.0 21.3 11.6 Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 10.8 16.1 16.1 8.5 9.9 10.1 7.0 18.8 5.7 4.0 21.3 11.6 Prop In Lane 1.00 0.40 1.00 0.29 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 285 478 469 233 426 426 179 1244 555 116 1119 499 V/C Ratio(X) 0.87 0.80 0.81 0.83 0.59 0.59 0.88 0.76 0.28 0.78 0.89 0.55 Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 291 624 613 268 602 602 179 1244 555 156 1159 517 HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 33.3 27.8 27.8 34.4 27.4 27.5 36.0 23.5 19.2 37.3 26.6 23.3 Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 22.8 5.7 6.0 17.7 1.3 1.3 36.7 2.8 0.3 15.5 8.6 1.2 Initial Q Delay(d3), s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 6.3 7.3 7.2 4.7 4.2 4.3 4.8 7.8 2.0 2.2 9.7 4.3 Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d), s/veh 56.0 33.5 33.8 52.1 28.7 28.8 72.7 26.3 19.5 52.8 35.3 24.5 LnGrp LOS E C C D C C E C B D D C
Approach Vol, veh/h 1009 696 1258 1363
Approach Delay, s/veh 39.1 35.3 31.3 34.2
Approach LOS D D C C
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 9.2 31.9 14.4 25.4 12.0 29.1 16.8 23.1 Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 7.0 27.0 12.0 28.0 8.0 26.0 13.0 27.0 Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 6.0 20.8 10.5 18.1 9.0 23.3 12.8 12.1 Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 3.3 0.1 3.3 0.0 1.8 0.0 2.5 Intersection Summary
HCM 7th Control Delay, s/veh 34.7
HCM 7th LOS C

ATTACHMENT G
Item 14
HCM 7th Signalized Intersection Summary Maverik Gas Station 2: Mitchell Road & Roeding Road 04/12/2025
Project Completion Year 2027 Synchro 12 Report
Timing Plan: PM Peak
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 50 66 50 39 50 43 33 1088 31 47 1147 95 Future Volume (veh/h) 50 66 50 39 50 43 33 1088 31 47 1147 95 Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lane Width Adj. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 52 69 52 41 52 45 34 1133 32 49 1195 99 Peak Hour Factor 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 Percent Heavy Veh, % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cap, veh/h 93 143 108 78 127 109 68 1610 45 89 1555 129 Arrive On Green 0.05 0.14 0.14 0.04 0.13 0.13 0.04 0.45 0.45 0.05 0.46 0.46 Sat Flow, veh/h 1810 1006 758 1810 940 814 1810 3586 101 1810 3376 279 Grp Volume(v), veh/h 52 0 121 41 0 97 34 570 595 49 638 656 Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1810 0 1764 1810 0 1754 1810 1805 1882 1810 1805 1850 Q Serve(g_s), s 1.4 0.0 3.2 1.1 0.0 2.6 0.9 12.9 12.9 1.3 14.9 15.0 Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 1.4 0.0 3.2 1.1 0.0 2.6 0.9 12.9 12.9 1.3 14.9 15.0 Prop In Lane 1.00 0.43 1.00 0.46 1.00 0.05 1.00 0.15
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 93 0 251 78 0 236 68 811 845 89 832 852 V/C Ratio(X) 0.56 0.00 0.48 0.52 0.00 0.41 0.50 0.70 0.70 0.55 0.77 0.77 Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 179 0 836 214 0 865 179 1033 1077 179 1033 1059 HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 23.5 0.0 20.0 23.7 0.0 20.1 23.9 11.2 11.2 23.5 11.4 11.4 Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 5.2 0.0 1.4 5.3 0.0 1.1 5.6 1.5 1.5 5.2 2.8 2.8 Initial Q Delay(d3), s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 0.7 0.0 1.3 0.6 0.0 1.1 0.5 4.0 4.2 0.6 4.8 5.0 Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d), s/veh 28.7 0.0 21.4 29.0 0.0 21.2 29.5 12.8 12.7 28.8 14.2 14.2 LnGrp LOS C C C C C B B C B B
Approach Vol, veh/h 173 138 1199 1343
Approach Delay, s/veh 23.6 23.5 13.2 14.7
Approach LOS C C B B
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 6.5 26.8 6.2 11.2 5.9 27.3 6.6 10.8 Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 5.0 29.0 6.0 24.0 5.0 29.0 5.0 25.0 Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 3.3 14.9 3.1 5.2 2.9 17.0 3.4 4.6 Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 6.2 0.0 0.6 0.0 6.3 0.0 0.5 Intersection Summary
HCM 7th Control Delay, s/veh 15.1
HCM 7th LOS B

ATTACHMENT G
Item 14
HCM 7th Signalized Intersection Summary Maverik Gas Station 3: Mitchell Road & Don Pedro Rd 04/12/2025
Project Completion Year 2027 Synchro 12 Report
Timing Plan: PM Peak
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 61 41 70 17 6 10 37 1084 6 75 1105 54 Future Volume (veh/h) 61 41 70 17 6 10 37 1084 6 75 1105 54 Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lane Width Adj. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 65 44 74 18 6 11 39 1153 6 80 1176 57 Peak Hour Factor 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 Percent Heavy Veh, % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cap, veh/h 273 143 263 325 98 180 80 1670 9 135 1696 82 Arrive On Green 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.04 0.45 0.45 0.07 0.48 0.48 Sat Flow, veh/h 764 876 1610 1294 601 1101 1810 3682 19 1810 3505 170 Grp Volume(v), veh/h 109 0 74 18 0 17 39 565 594 80 605 628 Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1640 0 1610 1294 0 1702 1810 1805 1897 1810 1805 1869 Q Serve(g_s), s 1.0 0.0 1.6 0.5 0.0 0.3 0.8 9.7 9.7 1.7 10.1 10.1 Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 2.1 0.0 1.6 2.6 0.0 0.3 0.8 9.7 9.7 1.7 10.1 10.1 Prop In Lane 0.60 1.00 1.00 0.65 1.00 0.01 1.00 0.09
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 415 0 263 325 0 277 80 819 860 135 873 904 V/C Ratio(X) 0.26 0.00 0.28 0.06 0.00 0.06 0.49 0.69 0.69 0.59 0.69 0.69 Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 1297 0 1161 1047 0 1227 233 1162 1221 233 1162 1203 HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 14.5 0.0 14.3 15.7 0.0 13.7 18.1 8.4 8.4 17.4 7.8 7.8 Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 0.3 0.0 0.6 0.1 0.0 0.1 4.5 1.1 1.0 4.1 1.2 1.1 Initial Q Delay(d3), s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 0.7 0.0 0.5 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.4 2.3 2.4 0.7 2.3 2.4 Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d), s/veh 14.8 0.0 14.8 15.8 0.0 13.8 22.7 9.5 9.4 21.5 8.9 8.9 LnGrp LOS B B B B C A A C A A
Approach Vol, veh/h 183 35 1198 1313
Approach Delay, s/veh 14.8 14.8 9.9 9.7
Approach LOS B B A A
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 5 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 6.9 21.6 10.3 5.7 22.8 10.3
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 5.0 25.0 28.0 5.0 25.0 28.0 Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 3.7 11.7 4.1 2.8 12.1 4.6
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 5.9 0.8 0.0 6.3 0.1
Intersection Summary
HCM 7th Control Delay, s/veh 10.2
HCM 7th LOS B

ATTACHMENT G
Item 14
HCM 7th Signalized Intersection Summary Maverik Gas Station 4: Mitchell Road & E Service Rd 04/12/2025
Project Completion Year 2027 Synchro 12 Report
Timing Plan: PM Peak
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 406 269 219 153 186 69 278 777 178 103 801 249 Future Volume (veh/h) 406 269 219 153 186 69 278 777 178 103 801 249 Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lane Width Adj. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 419 277 226 158 192 71 287 801 184 106 826 257 Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 Percent Heavy Veh, % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cap, veh/h 393 384 326 200 381 323 337 1279 571 139 1209 539 Arrive On Green 0.11 0.20 0.20 0.11 0.20 0.20 0.10 0.35 0.35 0.08 0.34 0.34 Sat Flow, veh/h 3510 1900 1610 1810 1900 1610 3510 3610 1610 1810 3610 1610 Grp Volume(v), veh/h 419 277 226 158 192 71 287 801 184 106 826 257 Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1755 1900 1610 1810 1900 1610 1755 1805 1610 1810 1805 1610 Q Serve(g_s), s 7.0 8.5 8.1 5.3 5.6 2.3 5.0 11.5 5.2 3.6 12.3 7.9 Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 7.0 8.5 8.1 5.3 5.6 2.3 5.0 11.5 5.2 3.6 12.3 7.9 Prop In Lane 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 393 384 326 200 381 323 337 1279 571 139 1209 539 V/C Ratio(X) 1.07 0.72 0.69 0.79 0.50 0.22 0.85 0.63 0.32 0.76 0.68 0.48 Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 393 973 825 261 1034 876 337 1792 799 348 2138 954 HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 27.7 23.3 23.1 27.1 22.2 20.9 27.8 16.7 14.7 28.3 17.9 16.4 Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 63.7 2.6 2.7 11.6 1.0 0.3 18.4 0.5 0.3 8.4 0.7 0.7 Initial Q Delay(d3), s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 6.1 3.6 2.9 2.7 2.3 0.8 2.8 4.1 1.6 1.8 4.5 2.5 Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d), s/veh 91.4 25.8 25.8 38.6 23.2 21.2 46.2 17.2 15.0 36.7 18.6 17.1 LnGrp LOS F C C D C C D B B D B B
Approach Vol, veh/h 922 421 1272 1189
Approach Delay, s/veh 55.6 28.7 23.4 19.9
Approach LOS E C C B
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 8.8 26.1 10.9 16.6 10.0 24.9 11.0 16.5 Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 12.0 31.0 9.0 32.0 6.0 37.0 7.0 34.0 Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 5.6 13.5 7.3 10.5 7.0 14.3 9.0 7.6 Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.1 5.5 0.1 2.1 0.0 6.6 0.0 1.2 Intersection Summary
HCM 7th Control Delay, s/veh 30.7
HCM 7th LOS C

ATTACHMENT G
Item 14
HCM 7th Signalized Intersection Summary Maverik Gas Station 5: Mitchell Road & Rohde Road 04/12/2025
Project Completion Year 2027 Synchro 12 Report
Timing Plan: PM Peak
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 37 27 107 112 22 162 91 1054 180 167 901 107 Future Volume (veh/h) 37 27 107 112 22 162 91 1054 180 167 901 107 Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lane Width Adj. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 39 28 111 117 23 169 95 1098 188 174 939 111 Peak Hour Factor 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 Percent Heavy Veh, % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cap, veh/h 73 43 170 154 327 277 124 1387 619 219 1577 703 Arrive On Green 0.04 0.13 0.13 0.08 0.17 0.17 0.07 0.38 0.38 0.12 0.44 0.44 Sat Flow, veh/h 1810 335 1327 1810 1900 1610 1810 3610 1610 1810 3610 1610 Grp Volume(v), veh/h 39 0 139 117 23 169 95 1098 188 174 939 111 Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1810 0 1661 1810 1900 1610 1810 1805 1610 1810 1805 1610 Q Serve(g_s), s 1.2 0.0 4.5 3.6 0.6 5.5 2.9 15.3 4.6 5.3 11.2 2.4 Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 1.2 0.0 4.5 3.6 0.6 5.5 2.9 15.3 4.6 5.3 11.2 2.4 Prop In Lane 1.00 0.80 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 73 0 212 154 327 277 124 1387 619 219 1577 703 V/C Ratio(X) 0.53 0.00 0.65 0.76 0.07 0.61 0.77 0.79 0.30 0.79 0.60 0.16 Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 160 0 849 383 1206 1022 191 1591 710 255 1719 767 HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 26.7 0.0 23.5 25.4 19.7 21.7 26.0 15.5 12.2 24.2 12.2 9.7 Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 5.9 0.0 3.4 7.6 0.1 2.2 9.5 2.5 0.3 13.9 0.5 0.1 Initial Q Delay(d3), s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 0.6 0.0 1.8 1.8 0.2 2.1 1.5 5.5 1.5 2.9 3.6 0.7 Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d), s/veh 32.6 0.0 26.9 33.0 19.8 23.9 35.5 17.9 12.5 38.1 12.6 9.8 LnGrp LOS C C C B C D B B D B A
Approach Vol, veh/h 178 309 1381 1224
Approach Delay, s/veh 28.2 27.0 18.4 16.0
Approach LOS C C B B
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 10.9 25.8 8.8 11.3 7.9 28.8 6.3 13.8 Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 8.0 25.0 12.0 29.0 6.0 27.0 5.0 36.0 Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 7.3 17.3 5.6 6.5 4.9 13.2 3.2 7.5 Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 4.5 0.1 0.8 0.0 5.5 0.0 0.7 Intersection Summary
HCM 7th Control Delay, s/veh 18.9
HCM 7th LOS B

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HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis Maverik Gas Station 6: CA-99 SB Ramp & Mitchell Road 04/12/2025
Project Completion Year 2027 Synchro 12 Report
Timing Plan: PM Peak
Movement EBL EBR NBL NBT SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 423 5 0 0 850 0
Future Volume (vph) 423 5 0 0 850 0
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.0 4.0
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00
Frt 1.00 1.00
Flt Protected 0.95 1.00
Satd. Flow (prot) 1808 1900
Flt Permitted 0.95 1.00
Satd. Flow (perm) 1808 1900
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99
Adj. Flow (vph) 427 5 0 0 859 0
RTOR Reduction (vph) 1 0 0 0 0 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 431 0 0 0 859 0
Turn Type Prot NA
Protected Phases 4 6
Permitted Phases
Actuated Green, G (s) 15.7 28.3
Effective Green, g (s) 15.7 28.3
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.30 0.54
Clearance Time (s) 4.0 4.0
Vehicle Extension (s) 3.0 3.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 545 1034
v/s Ratio Prot c0.24 c0.45
v/s Ratio Perm
v/c Ratio 0.79 0.83
Uniform Delay, d1 16.6 9.9
Progression Factor 1.00 1.00
Incremental Delay, d2 7.7 5.8
Delay (s) 24.4 15.6
Level of Service C B
Approach Delay (s/veh) 24.4 0.0 15.6
Approach LOS C A B
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay (s/veh) 18.6 HCM 2000 Level of Service B HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.82
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 52.0 Sum of lost time (s) 8.0 Intersection Capacity Utilization 134.2% ICU Level of Service H Analysis Period (min) 15
c Critical Lane Group

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April 9, 2025

VIA EMAIL
Mayor Jav
ier Lopez
Vice Mayor Daniel Martinez
and Members of the City Council
City of Ceres, California
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Re: Appeal
of Conditional Use Permit 24-09
April 14, 2025 – 6:00pm
Maverik Fueling Station – Ceres
Mayor, Vice
Mayor, and Members of the City Council:

This letter
is submitted on behalf of the Appellant, Mr. Sunny Ghai, and other interested business owners regarding the appeal of the above-referenced Conditional Use Permit (“CUP”) for the Maverik Fueling Station (“Project”). When the Project was approved, the Appellant had hoped to work with the Project Applicant to fashion mitigation to address environmental concerns. In carefully reviewing the relevant plans and approved CEQA documents, it became apparent however, that additional environmental concerns needed to be addressed directly with the City of Ceres (“Ceres”). We submit the following comments.

I. INTRODUCTIO
N
Stated su
ccinctly, the City’s environmental analysis is legally flawed and must be restarted. The California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Pub. Resources Code § 21000, et. seq.) imposes upon the City the obligation to adequately evaluate the environmental consequences before approving a Project such as the proposed CUP. As discussed below, the Project’s CEQA documentation incorrectly relies upon earlier CEQA documents which are insufficient, as a matter of law, to support the CUP. This leads to critical information gaps.

Additionally, the traffic analysis critically understates the likely traffic volume and operations.

As a result, neither the public nor the decisionmakers are adequately informed as to the likely

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environmental effects, all as mandated by CEQA. The City Council has no choice but to grant the Appeal, deny the CUP and instruct the applicant and staff to start over.

II. ANALYS
IS
A. The City’s Approach
The Project contemplated by the CUP was determined to be consistent with the Mitchell Ranch Center EIR (SCH# 2007092011) and the Ceres Gateway Center MND (SCH# 2019109006) per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) section 15168(c)(2).

The Planning Commission findings are similarly worded:

Section 1. The Planning Commission hereby confirms that the CUP is consistent with the original Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) prepared for the Mitchell Ranch Center and the Mitigated Negative Declaration (“MND”) prepared for the Ceres Gateway Center, pursuant to Section 15168(c)(2) of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and that approval of this CUP entitlement is not subject to further environmental review.

B. The City’s Conclusion and Findings Regarding Section 15168(C)(2) are Flawed

1. The Staff-Prepared Documents Lack Any Meaningful Supporting Analysis The City’s documents simply present the conclusion without any explanation to the decisionmakers or the public as to how it reached that conclusion. For example, there is no explanation for the basis of finding consistency between the Project and the offsite CEQA documents. Likewise, there is no discussion of how the Project conforms to the prior program mitigation measures. When relying upon a prior CEQA document, the lead agency must explain the supporting basis for its conclusions.

2. The City expressly R elies Upon CEQA Guideline Section 15168 This Guideline provision applies to program CEQA documents. The Mitchell Ranch Center EIR is a project EIR, not a program EIR. It does not study multiple sites or related activities. That EIR applies to the Walmart located to the northwest of the CUP site. That EIR does not include any analysis of the CUP site. While the Mitchell Ranch Center EIR could have studied multiple development sites, it did not. Likewise, the Ceres Gateway Center CEQA assessment is a project CEQA document, applying to the property to the west of the CUP. It does not analyze the CUP site. It did not consider a series of related activities as part of its

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evaluation. Thus, neither document is a program document. Neither analyzes the CUP site.

Thus the Staff Report’s conclusion regarding CEQA and prior environmental documentation is both procedurally and factually wrong. As there has never been an analysis of the CUP site, the City Council cannot find that the pending CUP is within the scope of the program documents as is required by Guidelines § 15168(c). Thus, it would be prejudicial error and violate CEQA for the City Council to approve the CUP based upon the documents available to the City Council.

3. The Analytic Gaps are Significant
When one examines the prior EIR, the Gateway Center’s MND, and the current Staff Report, one realizes that the City has never studied and disclosed the cumulative effects of traffic operations as it impacts General Plan standards, nor has it considered the cumulative air quality and health risks associated with diesel truck operations serving these three (3) commercial sites.

4. The Project’s Level of Service (“LOS”) Analysis is also Flawed The Fehr & Peer memorandum acknowledges that an LOS study was never conducted in conjunction with the SamBella project and then proceeds to analyze the Project as if such a study had been conducted. As further documented in the peer review of the Fehr & Peers memorandum by Armen Hovanessian Transportation Consulting (attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein as Attachment 1), the Fehr & Peers memorandum materially undercounts traffic operations and does not disclose likely operational conflicts as a function of truck operations and site design.

III. CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the City’s reliance upon other CEQA documents as program CEQA documents is wrong. A review of those documents reflect that those documents were site specific CEQA documents which did not include the CUP site. Simply put, a finding by the Council that the CUP was within the “program” of either document would be a legal fiction.

Since the City has dealt with commercial development in an incremental manner, it has never properly considered cumulative effects such as human health risk, air quality or traffic operations. Additionally, the Fehr & Peers report understates the relevant traffic operations and omits traffic safety conflicts. Individually and collectively, these are prejudicial errors that

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require reversal. The appropriate action for the City Council is to grant the appeal, deny the CUP and require a new environmental review should the Project Applicant seek to resubmit.

V
ery truly yours,
Di
ane Kindermann
DKH/rmo
Attachment
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lients
Brian Holloway
Sergio Valdez
Fallon Martin - [email protected]
Lea Simvoulakis - [email protected]
Nubia Goldstein - [email protected]
Kelly Schaeffer- Bullock - [email protected] Tory Christensen - [email protected]
Bailey Peterson - [email protected]
Farman Shir - [email protected]
Todd Meyers - [email protected]

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Armen Hovanessian
P' ti
\Ill( 1111,
April 2, 2025
Subject: Maverick Gas Station Project
AHTC, Inc.
6442 Platt Avenue, 203
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 697-6626
(818) 438-2253 Cell
[email protected]
Dear Diane G. Kindermann Henderson, Abbott & Kindermann, Inc, 2100 21 st Street, Sacramento, CA 95818
An analysis of the Fehr & Peers Memorandum for the proposed Maverick Gas Station project located in Ceres California shows that the study has several faults and shortcomings. These shortcomings are OLJtlined as follows:

TRIP GENERATION
The study claims that the number of trips that the new project generates is only slightly more than the previously approved project. This is incorrect adding 6 truck fueling positions adds 1,340 daily truck trips to the project, and these truck trips were not converted to passenger car equivalents (PCE). Trucks due to their larger size and slower acceleration are usually counted as two to three passenger car equivalents according to numerous studies, most notably the Federal Highways Administration "Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Study". This study suggests that trucks should be counted as 2 to 3 passenger cars depending on the horsepower to weight ratio and the length of the vehicles. This was not done in this study for the truck trips generated by the 6 truck fueling positions.

CORRECTED MAVERICK TRIP GENERATION
If you use a conservate passenger car equivalence of 2 per truck trip you will generate 7,520 gross total average daily trips (ADT) instead of 6,180 trips as indicated in the revised Transportation Analysis prepared by Fehr and Peers (An increase of 1,340 ADT trips).

The net new average daily trips generated by this project using the correct analysis are 1,870 trips instead of the indicated 1,540 trips (An increase of 330 ADT trips). These are trips that have the pass-by trip adjustment discount.

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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: July 28, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Douglas D. Dunford, City Manager
CONTACT: Trenton Johnson, Chief of Police
[email protected], (209) 538-5726
SUBJECT:

Ordinance No. 2025-XXXX, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ceres Adding Section 5.19.000, Definitions, Amending Section 5.19.040 – Eligible Organizations, Section 5.19.080 – Chief of Police Investigation, Amending Section 5.19.090 f rom Summary Suspension or Revocation to Renewal of Permit to Operate, Section

5.19.100 from Enforcement t o Bingo Location Security, Adding Section 5.19.110 – Conduct of Games, Section 5.19.120 – Financial Records, and Section 5.19.130 – Enforcement, o f the Ceres Municipal Code
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

S
taff recommends the City Council approve the first reading and introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-XXXX, reading by title only, waiving further reading, an O rdinance of the City of Ceres Amending Title 5 – Business Licenses and Regulations, Chapter 19 - Bingo, to add the following Sections: Section 5.19.000 – Definitions, Section 5.19.110 – Conduct of Games, Section

5.19.120 – Financial Records and Section 5.19.130 – Enforcement and amending Section

5.19.040 – Eligible Organizations and Section 5.19.080 – Chief of Police Investigation and Amending Section 5.19.090 from Summary Suspension or Revocation to Renewal of Permit to Operate and Section 5.19.100 from Enforcement to Bingo Location Security.

I. BACKGROUND:

The City of Ceres is currently home to two Bingo Halls that are regulated by the Ceres Municipal Code. The regulatory wording in Title 5, Chapter 19 has not been updated since March 23, 2020 (Ord. No. 2020 -1057, §1) and it has never completely aligned with the State and Federal regulations.

This Ordinance was presented to Council at a regularly scheduled Council meeting on July 28, 2025. The item was pulled to allow time for the City Attorney to make revisions to the Ordinance. These revisions have been completed and are noted in Attachment A.

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II. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:

The Police Department has received complaints from the community regarding the current practices of the two Bingo Halls. After months of intensive investigation and research, along with calls and meetings with IRS and State Regulators, Staff has developed the necessary wording to add to or amended Title 5, Chapter 19 of the Ceres Municipal Code.

These proposed changes to the ordinance will ensure the Police Department will be able to regulate the practices of the two Bingo Halls in the City of Ceres and establishes the parameters for any future Bingo Halls.

III. FISCAL IMPACTS:

N/A
IV. EXISTING POLICY / RELATIONSHIP TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN:

N/A
V. POLICY ALTERNATIVES:

Should Council decide not to approve the additions and amendment to the ordinance, the Police Department will continue to attempt to regulate the Bingo Halls using the current regulations in the Ceres Municipal Code.

VI. INTERDEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:

N/A
VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

N/A
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

N/A
IX. STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:

The City Council will consider approval of second reading and adoption of the Ordinance at a later meeting of the City Council.

Approved by: ____________________
Douglas D. Dunford,
City Manager

Attachments:

1. Attachment A – Ordinance

2. Attachment B – Redline Changes

3. Attachment C – Public Hearing Notice
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ATTACHMENT A

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERES
ADDING SECTION 5.19.000, DEFINITIONS, AMENDING SECTION

5.19.040 – ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS, SECTION 5.19.080 – CHIEF OF POLICE INVESTIGATION, AMENDING SECTION 5.19.090 FROM

SUMMARY SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION TO RENEWAL OF
PERMIT TO OPERATE, SECTION 5.19.100 FROM ENFORCEMENT TO BINGO LOCATION SECURITY, ADDING SECTION 5.19.110 –
CONDUCT OF GAMES, SECTION 5.19.120 – FINANCIAL RECORDS, AND SECTION 5.19.130 – ENFORCEMENT, OF THE CERES

MUNICIPAL CODE

WHEREAS, the City of Ceres is currently home to two (2) Bingo Halls that are regulated by the Ceres Municipal Code; and

WHEREAS, the regulatory wording in Title 5, Chapter 19 of the Ceres Municipal Code has not been updated since March 23, 2020, and does not align with the State and Federal regulations regarding Bingo and

WHEREAS, the Police Department has received complaints from the community regarding the current practices of the two (2) Bingo Halls; and

WHEREAS, staff has completed intensive investigation and research, including calls and meetings with Internal Revenue Services and State Regulators that have enabled them to develop the necessary wording to amend Title 5, Chapter 19 of the Ceres Municipal Code; and

W
HEREAS, these proposed changes to the ordinance will ensure the Police Department will be able to regulate the practices of the current Bingo Halls and any future Bingo Halls.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF CERES DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Section 5.19.000, Definitions, of Chapter 19, Bingo, of Title 5, Business Licenses and Regulations, shall be added to read as follows:

5.19.000 – Definitions.

Bingo means a game of chance in which prizes are awarded on the basis of designated numbers or symbols that are marked or covered by the player on a tangible card in the player’s possession and that conform to numbers or symbols, selected at random and announced by a live caller. The game of bingo shall include tangible cards having numbers or symbols that are concealed and preprinted in a manner providing for distribution of prizes.

Remote Caller Bingo means a game of bingo, as defined in subdivision (o) of Section 326.5 of the Penal Code, in which the numbers or symbols on randomly drawn plastic ITEM 15

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balls are announced by a natural person present at the site at which the live game is conducted, and the organization conducting the bingo game uses audio and video technology to link any of its in-state facilities for the purpose of transmitting the remote calling of a live bingo game from a single location to multiple locations owned, leased or rented by that organization, or as described in subdivision (o) of Section 326.3 of the Penal Code.

Member means an individual who is an officer or has membership in the nonprofit organization whether pursuant to its Articles of Incorporation, Constitution, Charter or other instrument of formation or association, its Bylaws or other written instrument formally adopted pursuant thereto.

Bingo Session means a single gathering at which a series of successive bingo games is played.

SECTION 2. Section 5.19.040, Eligible Organizations, of Chapter 19, Bingo, of Title 5, Business Licenses and Regulations, shall be amended to read as follows:

A. Each permitted bingo establishment is required to submit to the City once a year at the time of their license renewal proof of nonprofit status. This proof shall be in the form of financial statements certified by a licensed Certified Public Accountant. The financial statements shall be submitted to the City 30 days prior to renewal of permit to operate.

B. Such permits may be issued only to charitable organizations as defined by Penal Code section 326.5(a).

SECTION 3. Section 5.19.080, Chief of Police Investigation, of Chapter 19, Bingo, of Title 5, Business Licenses and Regulations, shall be amended to read as follows:

Upon r eceipt of the completed application, the Chief of Police or his agents shall make an investigation to determine if all of the statements in the application are true and shall refer the application to the Director of Planning and Community Development, the Chief Building Official, the Health Officer and the Fire Chief to determine if the appropriate zoning regulations, building codes, health regulations and the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code have been or will be complied with. The Chief of Police or his agents may refuse to issue a permit based on section 5.02.040 and if any officer of the organization or any operator mentioned in 5.19.050:

A. Has a felony conviction;
B. Has a conviction for theft, fraud, gambling, crimes involving moral turpitude or bingo ordinance violations in this or any other city or county; C. Is under current investigation for a criminal offense set forth in subsections A and B of this section by any law enforcement agency.

SECTION 4. Section 5.19.090, Renewal of Permit to Operate, of Chapter 19, Bingo, of Title 5, Business Licenses and Regulations, shall be amended to read as follows:

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5.19.090 – Renewal of Permit to Operate.

Each bingo organization shall submit a new bingo application as defined in section

5.19.050 15 business days prior to the expiration on their current permit. The organization shall also submit a renewal fee of $50.00 to the City of Ceres. The fee will cover the costs of reviewing the application, financial statements, inspection, and other administrative functions.

SECTION 4. Section 5.19.100, Bingo Location Security, of Chapter 19, Bingo, of Title 5, Business Licenses and Regulations, shall be amended to read as follows:

5.19.100 – Bingo Location Security.

Each bingo organization shall supply security to their games to ensure the safety and security of all persons in attendance. The security shall comply with section 5 chapter 06 of this code. Each bingo organization shall also maintain security cameras at the location with video recording for a minimum of 30 days. The cameras shall cover the exterior as well as the interior gaming areas, cashiers’ office and any other public areas.

Video must be high quality video and be made available to law enforcement, code enforcement, or other police personnel upon request.

SECTION 5. 5.19.110, Conduct of Games, of Chapter 19, Bingo, of Title 5, Business Licenses and Regulations, shall be added to read as follows:

5. 19.110 – Conduct of Games.

A. Premises. A licensed organization shall conduct a bingo game only upon property owned or leased by it, and which property is used by such organization for an office or performance of the purposes for which the organization is organized.

B. Hours of Operation. No organization licensed under this chapter shall conduct any bingo game more than 8 hours in length. No bingo game shall be conducted prior to the hour of 10:00 am. or after 12:00 midnight.

C. Games Open to the Public. All bingo games shall be open to the public and shall not be restricted to members of the organization so licensed.

D. Operators of Game. A bingo game shall be operated and staffed only by members of the licensed organization which conducts it. Such members shall not receive a profit, wage or salary from any bingo game. Only the organization authorized to conduct a bingo game shall operate such game or participate in the promotion or supervision or other phase of the game.

E. Financial Interest Prohibited. No individual, corporation, partnership or other legal entity except the organization authorized to conduct a bingo game shall hold a financial interest in the conduct of such game.

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F. Special Account for Funds. All profits derived from bingo games conducted under the authority of this chapter shall be kept in a special fund or account and shall not be co-mingled with any other fund or account. Such profit shall be used only for charitable purposes, except as follows:

a. Such proceeds may be used for prizes awarded at such games.

b. A portion of such proceeds not to exceed 10 percent of the proceeds before deduction for prizes or $500.00 per month, whichever is less, may be used for rental of property, overhead, including purchase of bingo equipment, and administrative expenses.

c. Such proceeds may be used to pay license fees.

d. No such proceeds or profit shall be used to pay any salary to any staff member, officer or employee of the organization conducting such bingo games.

G. Physical Presence Required. No person shall be allowed to participate in a bingo game unless that person is physically present at the time and place in which the bingo game is being conducted.

H. Intoxicated Persons. No person who is obviously intoxicated shall be allowed to participate in any bingo game conducted under this chapter.

I. Prizes. The total value of prizes awarded during the conduct of any bingo game hereunder shall not exceed $500.00 in cash or prizes of any kind, or aggregate of both such cash and prizes for each separate game which is held.

J. Account Books. All licensees under this chapter shall keep and maintain full, complete and accurate records and accounts and shall include in such accounts the amount of money obtained from players, the amount of money or type and value of prizes given for each game played, all expenses associated with the conduct of such games, and the disposition of all funds generated by the conduct of such bingo games. The City of Ceres shall have the right to inspect such records upon reasonable notice to any licensed organization.

K. A member of the licensee organization shall be designated as “Bingo Manager”. The Bingo Manager shall be responsible for the conduct and operation of the bingo game(s) and for the compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. The Bingo Manager shall be present at all times during the playing of any bingo game.

L. All staff members of a bingo game shall wear on their outside clothing an identification insignia or badge, no less than 2 ½” x 3 ½” in dimension, indicating the name of the organization and the name and title of the staff member.

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M. Games prohibited. Games that do not meet the definition of “Bingo” under section 5.19.000 are prohibited. Games such as “hot ball” and pull tabs where winners are predetermined or winning numbers are not selected at random and announced by a live caller are prohibited. Any game that causes more than $500.00 to be paid on a single bingo game or a single card is also prohibited. Any game that is prohibited under the United States Internal Revenue Code and regulations is prohibited.

N. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to be in a bingo game area while bingo is in session. Nor is anyone under the age of 18 allowed to play or participate in bingo.

SECTION 6. 5.19.120, Financial Records, of Chapter 19, Bingo, of Title 5, Business Licenses and Regulations, shall be added to read as follows:

5.19.120 – Financial Records.

A. All bingo sales shall be recorded on a cash register that features a non- resettable grand total. The cash register tape shall be kept for not less than three years. A cash register shall not be required for any licensee with average gross receipts under $50,000 per month during the preceding twelve months.

B. At least two members of the licensed organization shall jointly count all bingo proceeds. Such proceeds shall be deposited in a special bingo account the next banking day.

C. A ll funds from bingo games shall be deposited into a special bingo bank account identified on the licensee’s application and shall not be commingled with any other funds. Funds deposited in such special bank account may, however, be transferred to another account or fund of the licensee organization or to another account or fund of any other organization or entity associated or affiliated therewith for purposes of implementing charitable expenditures of bingo proceeds, provided, (1) no monies from any source other than bingo proceeds are placed in such fund; (2) the purpose of such fund is clearly designated as part of the title or subtitle of the fund and in the books and records of the organization; (3) expenditures therefrom for such purpose are permitted under the provisions of Section 326.5 of the Penal Code of the State of California. No person shall play the game(s) of bingo on credit.

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marked “for deposit to the petty cash fund.” Such petty cash fund shall not at any time contain more than twenty-five dollars ($25) and a receipt shall be obtained for each disbursement, indicating the amount of cash disbursed, the individual or organization receiving the cash disbursement and the purpose for which the disbursement is made.

E. On or before the 15th of each month, the licensee shall report on forms prescribed by the Department an accounting of all receipts and expenditures for the prior calendar month. Bingo financial records, including all books and records of the licensee or any other organization or entity associated or affiliated with the licensee for purposes of disbursing charitable expenditures of bingo proceeds, shall at all times be available for inspection by the Department.

SECTION 7. 5.19.130, Enforcement, of Chapter 19, Bingo, of Title 5, Business Licenses and Regulations, shall be added to read as follows:

5.19.130 – Enforcement.

A. Any violation of this chapter shall result in the following:
a. First Violation: A $2,000.00 fine and a suspension of the operating permit for 10 Days.
b. Second Violation: A $3,000.00 fine and a suspension of the operating permit for 20 Days.
c. Third Violation: A $5,000.00 fine and a suspension of the operating permit for 30 Days.
d. Any Violation after the third will result in a $5,000.00 Fine and a suspension of the operating permit for a minimum of 90 days.

B. Five Violations or more may also result in a misdemeanor along with the items listed in (d) above.

C. Request for a hearing may be done in writing to the Chief of Police once the fine has been paid to the city.

D. For a misdemeanor the case will result in a case being filed by the City Attorney in the Supervisor Court of Stanislaus County against the operator(s) listed on the operating permit and/or the Bingo Manager. Nothing within this section prohibits violations of California Law being submitted to the Stanislaus County District for review and charges.

E. Bingo permit holders shall also be subject to chapter 9.18.

SECTION 8. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.

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SECTION 9. PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after its final passage and adoption, provided it is published in a newspaper of a general circulation at least within fifteen (15) days after its passage or a summary of the Ordinance is published in a newspaper of general circulation at least five (5) days prior to adoption and again at least fifteen (15) days after its passage.

SECTION 10. CERTIFICATION OF COUNCIL ADOPTION AND APPROVAL. This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 11th day of August 2025, and passed and adopted as Ordinance No. 2025-XXXX at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 25th day of August 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:

ATTEST:

Javier Lopez, Mayor

Fallon Martin, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Nubia I. Goldstein, City Attorney
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TITLE 5 – BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 19 – BINGO

5.19.000 – Deﬁnitions.

Remote Caller Bingo means a game of bingo, as deﬁned in subdivision (o) of Section 326.5 of the Penal Code, in which the numbers or symbols on randomly drawn plastic balls are announced by a natural person present at the site at which the live game is conducted, and the organization conducting the bingo game uses audio and video technology to link any of its in-state facilities for the purpose of transmitting the remote calling of a live bingo game from a single location to multiple locations owned, leased or rented by that organization, or as described in subdivision (o) of Section 326.3 of the Penal Code.

Member means an individual who is an officer or has membership in the nonproﬁt organization whether pursuant to its Articles of Incorporation, Constitution, Charter or other instrument of formation or association, its Bylaws or other written instrument formally adopted pursuant thereto.

Bingo Session means a single gathering at which a series of successive bingo games is played.

5.19.010 - Bingo authorized.

Bingo games are allowed pursuant to and as restricted by article IV , section 19(c) of the California Constitution, Penal Code section 326.5 (including future amendments thereto), and the provisions of this section.

5.19.020 - License required.

No charitable organization shall conduct a bingo game without a currently valid, unrevoked, unsuspended license as provided for by this section. No person shall promote, supervise, operate, conduct, or staff any bingo game, or participate in such activity, unless he is a member of a charitable organization which is lawfully licensed to do so and which has designated him to do so and he is designated in its license to do so.

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5.19.030 - License posted.

An organization licensed pursuant to this section shall not conduct or permit to be conducted a bingo game unless said license is posted in a conspicuous place during the conduct of any bingo game. The licensee shall produce and exhibit the same, when applying for renewal thereof, and whenever requested to do so by any peace officer or officer authorized to issue, or inspect licenses.

5.19.040 - Eligible organizations.

A. Each permitted bingo establishment is required to submit to the City of Ceres once a year at the time of their license renewal proof of nonproﬁt status. This proof shall be in the form of ﬁnancial statements certiﬁed by a licensed Certiﬁed Public Accountant. The ﬁnancial statements shall be submitted to t h e C i t y o f C e r e s 3 0 d a y s p r i o r t o r e n e w a l o f t h e i r p e r m i t t o o p e r a t e . T h e Certiﬁed Public Accountant shall be approved by the Police Department prior.

B. Such permits may be issued only to charitable organizations as deﬁned by Penal Code section 326.5(a).

5.19.050 - Bingo application.

The application for a license to conduct bingo shall be made to the Chief of Police on forms provided by his or her office. The application shall include the following information:

A. The name, address, date and place of birth, physical description, and driver's license number of every officer of the charitable organization; B. The name, address, date and place of birth, physical description, and driver's license number of not more than 20 members to be authorized to operate bingo on behalf of the organization;
C. The date(s) and location(s) of the proposed bingo game(s); D. Proof that the organization is a charitable organization as deﬁned by Penal Code section 326.5(a);
E. The signatures of at least two officers, including the presiding officer of the organization;
F. A statement certiﬁed by the secretary of the organization that the applicant has received and has reviewed copies of this chapter, the authorized rules of play for bingo games, and Penal Code section 326.5, and has been advised that the license to conduct bingo games may be revoked by the Chief of Police upon violation of any of such provisions;
G. The location where all records, account books and ledgers pertaining to the operation of bingo games by the organization will be kept, the location of the bank account in

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which the bingo receipts will be placed, and an authorization for the City to inspect and audit the records, books and accounts; and
H. Such other information as the Chief of Police may require.

5.19.060 - License not transferable.

Each license shall be issued to a speciﬁc charitable organization authorizing not more than 20 named members to conduct a bingo game on its behalf at one or more named locations.

This license is not transferable from organization to another, from one member to another, or from one location to another. The license is only a temporary and non-transferable permit to act within the provisions of this section and all other applicable laws and regulations, and always expires no later than one year from its date. It has no validity when it has been seized, suspended, or revoked by the Chief of Police. Any attempt to transfer, assign, pledge, mortgage, or hypothecate the license, or to attach or execute on it, immediately and permanently voids it.

5.19.070 - Chief of Police entry and inspection.

The application for and acceptance of a license constitutes consent to the entry of any peace officer or code enforcement officer to investigate all locations identiﬁed in the application before the issuance of a license as well as during any games thereafter and consent to the Chief of Police or his agents reviewing or auditing the charitable organization's records relating to the conduct of bingo and to the special account required by Penal Code section 326.5(j), for the purpose of verifying compliance with the ﬁnancial interest and special fund requirements of Penal Code section 326.5 and with this section and all other applicable laws and regulations.

5.19.080 - Chief of Police investigation.

Upon receipt of the completed application, the Chief of Police or his agents shall make an investigation to determine if all of the statements in the application are true and shall refer the application to the Director of Planning and Community Development, the Chief Building Official, the Health Officer and the Fire Chief to deter mine if the appropriate zoning regulations, building codes, health regulations and the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code have been or will be complied with. The Chief of Police or his agents may refuse to issue a permit based on section 5.02.040 and if any officer of the organization or any operator mentioned in 5.19.050:

A. Has a felony conviction;

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B. Has a conviction for theft, fraud, gambling, crimes involving moral turpitude or bingo ordinance violations in this or any other city or county; C. Is under current investigation for a criminal offense set forth in subsections A and B of this section by any law enforcement agency.

5.19.090 - Summ
ary suspension or revocation. Renewal of Permit to Operate.

A. In addition to the grounds in section 5.04.050, the Chief of Police may immediately suspend or revoke a bingo license upon the licensee's refusal to:

1. P e r m i t t h e e n t r y o f a n y p e a c e o ff i c e r t o i n v e s t i g a t e t h e c o n d u c t o f a b i n g o game;

2. Permit the Chief of Police to review or audit the charitable organization's records relating to the conduct of bingo under the license and to the special account required by Penal Code section 326.5(j);

3. Failure to meet the provisions of this chapter and chapter 9.18.

4. For any reason in chapter 5.04.

B. Upon taking such action, the Chief of Police shall within 48 hours serve on the licensee a written statement of the reasons for this action, and schedule a show cause hearing on re-instatement of the license within ﬁve days of a request to do so by the licensee.

C. The Chief of Police shall issue his written decision within seven days after the conclusion of a show cause hearing.

Each bingo organization shall submit a new bingo application as deﬁned in section 5.19.050 15 business days prior to the expiration on their current permit. The organization shall also submit a renewal fee of $250.00 to the City of Ceres. The fee will cover the costs of reviewing the application, ﬁnancial statements, inspection, and other administrative functions.

5.19.100 - Enfor
cement. Bingo Location Security.

Bingo permit holders shall also be subject to chapter 9.18.

Each bingo organization shall supply security to their games to ensure the safety and security of all persons in attendance. The security shall comply with section 5 chapter 06 of this code.

Each bingo organization shall also maintain security cameras at the location with video r e c o r d i n g f o r a m i n i m u m o f 3 0 d a y s . T h e c a m e r a s s h a l l c o v e r t h e e x t e r i o r a s w e l l a s t h e interior gaming areas, cashiers’ office and any other public areas. Video must be high quality video and be made available to law enforcement, co de enforcement, or other police personnel upon request.

5.19.110 – Conduct of Games.

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A. Premises. A licensed organization shall conduct a bingo game only upon property owned or leased by it, and which property is used by such organization for an office or performance of the purposes for which the organization is organized.

C. Games Open to the Public. All bingo games shall be open to the public and shall not be restricted to members of the organization so licensed.

D. Operators of Game. A bingo game shall be operated and staffed only by members of the licensed organization which conducts it. Such members shall not receive a proﬁt, wage or salary from any bingo game. Only the organization authorized to conduct a bingo game shall operate such game or participate in the promotion or supervision or other phase of the game.

E. Financial Interest Prohibited. No individual, corporation, partnership or other legal entity except the organization authorized to conduct a bingo game shall hold a ﬁnancial interest in the conduct of such game.

F. Special Account for Funds. All proﬁts derived from bingo games conducted under the authority of this chapter shall be kept in a special fund or account and shall not be co-mingled with any other fund or account. Such proﬁt shall be used only for charitable purposes, except as follows:
a. Such proceeds may be used for prizes awarded at such games. b. A p o r t i o n o f s u c h p r o c e e d s n o t t o e x c e e d 1 0 p e r c e n t o f t h e p r o c e e d s before deduction for prizes or $500.00 per month, whichever is less, may be used for rental of property, overhead, including purchase of bingo equipment, and administrative expenses.
c. Such proceeds may be used to pay license fees.
d. N o s u c h p r o c e e d s o r p r o ﬁ t s h a l l b e u s e d t o p a y a n y s a l a r y t o a n y s t a ff member, officer or employee of the organization conducting such bingo games.

G. Physical Presence Required. No person shall be allowed to participate in a bingo game unless that person is physically present at the time and place in which the bingo game is being conducted.

H. Intoxicated Persons. No person who is obviously intoxicated shall be allowed to participate in any bingo game conducted under this chapter.

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J. Account Books. All licensees under this chapter shall keep and maintain full, complete and accurate records and accounts and shall include in such accounts the amount of money obtained from players, the amount of money or type and value of prizes given for each game played, all expenses associated with the conduct of such games, and the disposition of all funds generated by the conduct of such bingo games. The City of Ceres shall have the right to inspect such records upon reasonable notice to any licensed organization.

K. A member of the licensee organization shall be designated as “Bingo Manager” . The Bingo Manager shall be responsible for the conduct and operation of the bingo game(s) and for the compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. The Bingo Manager shall be present at all times during the playing of any bingo game.

L. All staff members of a bingo game shall wear on their outside clothing an identiﬁcation insignia or badge, no less than 2 ½” x 3 ½” in dimension, indicating the name of the organization and the name and title of the staff member.

M. Games prohibited. Games that do not meet the definition of “Bingo” under section

5.19.000 are prohibited. Games such as “hot ball” and pull tabs where winners are predetermined or winning numbers are not selected at random and announced by a live caller are prohibited. Any game that causes more than $500.00 to be paid on a single bingo game or a single card is also prohibited. Any game that is prohibited under the United States Internal Revenue Code and regulations is prohibited.

N. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to be in a bingo game area while bingo is in session. Nor is anyone under the age of 18 allowed to play or participate in bingo.

5.19.120 - Financial Records.

A. All bingo sales shall be recorded on a cash register that features a non-resettable grand total. The cash register tape shall be kept for not less than three years. A cash register shall not be required for any licensee with average gross receipts under $50,000 per month during the preceding twelve months.

B. At least two members of the licensed organization shall jointly count all bingo proceeds. Such proceeds shall be deposited in a special bingo account the next banking day.

C. All funds from bingo games shall be deposited into a special bingo bank account identiﬁed on the licensee’s application and shall not be commingled with any other funds. Funds deposited in such special bank account may, however, be transferred to another account or fund of the licensee organization or to another account or fund of any other organization or entity associated or affiliated therewith for purposes of

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implementing charitable expenditures of bingo proceeds, provided, (1) no monies from any source other than bingo proceeds are placed in such fund; (2) the purpose of such fund is clearly designated as part of the title or subtitle of the fund and in the books and records of the organization; (3) expenditures therefrom for such purpose are permitted under the provisions of Section 326.5 of the Penal Code of the State of California. No person shall play the game(s) of bingo on credit.

D. All disbursements from the special bingo bank account shall be by consecutively numbered checks signed by two authorized officers of the licensee and shall be payable to a speciﬁc individual or organization. There shall be written on each check the nature of the expenditure for which the check is drawn. No check shall be drawn to “cash” other than for the purpose of depositing such cash in a petty cash fund established and maintained for the payment of incidental bingo expenses. Such checks shall in that event be marked “for deposit to the petty cash fund. ” Such petty cash fund shall not at any time contain more than twenty -ﬁ v e d o l l a r s ( $ 2 5 ) a n d a receipt shall be obtained for each disbursement, indicating the amount of cash disbursed, the individual or or ganization receiving the cash disbursement and the purpose for which the disbursement is made.

E. On or before the 15th of each month, the licensee shall report on forms prescribed by the Department an accounting of all receipts and expenditures for the prior calendar month. Bingo ﬁnancial records, including all books and records of the licensee or any other organization or entity associated or affiliated with the licensee for purposes of disbursing charitable expenditures of bingo proceeds, shall at all times be available for inspection by the Department.

5.19.130 - Enforcement.

A. Any violation of this chapter shall result in the following:
a. First Violation: A $2,000.00 ﬁne and a suspension of the operating permit for 10 Days.
b. Second Violation: A $3,000.00 ﬁne and a suspension of the operating permit for 20 Days.
c. Third Violation: A $5,000.00 ﬁne and a suspension of the operating permit for 30 Days.
d. Any Violation after the third will result in a $5,000.00 Fine and a suspension of the operating permit for a minimum of 90 days.

B. Five Violations or more may also result in a misdemeanor along with the items listed in (d) above.

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C. Request for a hearing may be done in writing to the Chief of Police once the ﬁne has been paid to the city.

D. For a misdemeanor the case will result in a case being ﬁled by the City Attorney in the Supervisor Court of Stanislaus County against the operator(s) listed on the operating permit and/or the Bingo Manager. Nothing within this section prohibits violations of California Law being submitted to the Stanislaus County District for review and charges.

E. Bingo permit holders shall also be subject to chapter 9.18.

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City of Ceres

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CERES CITY COUNCIL will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers at 2701 Fourth Street, Ceres, CA on July 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter, to receive and consider all evidence and reports relative to adoption of the following: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ceres amending Title 5 – Business Licenses and Regulations, Chapter 19 – Bingo, Sections 5.19.000 – Definitions, 5.19.040 – Eligible Organizations, 5.19.100 – Renewal of Permit to Operate, 5.19.110 – Bingo Location Security, 5.19.120 – Conduct of Games,

5.19.130 – Financial Records and 5.19.140 – Enforcement of the City of Ceres Municipal Code.

The Ceres City Council will consider an amendment to the Ceres Municipal Code to define bingo games and locations , along with establishing game rules and regulations that comply with State and Federal laws in order to ensure equal play and safety for all patrons. This is in response to community concerns regarding operations of the b ingo locations within the city of Ceres.

All interested parties are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions or submit evidence for or against proposal as outlined above.

Further information on the above hearing may be obtained or viewed at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 2220 Magnolia Street Ceres, CA 95307 or by telephone at (209) 538-5731.

If a citizen wishes to challenge the nature of the above actions in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Ceres, at, or prior to the public hearing.

/s/ Fallon Martin, City Clerk

Date Notice Posted: July 16, 2025
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Ceres City Council
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