Agenda — Ceres City Council, April 21, 2026

AGENDA

NOTICE AND CALL OF A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Budget Workshop

CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 5:30 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)

CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
While the City Council welcomes and encourages participation in City Council meetings, adopted rules allow no more than five minutes (Resolution No. 2007-106). Members of the public interested in addressing the City Council during this Special Meeting may address the items which have been described in the notice of this Special Meeting in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.3(a).

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AGENDA
Special City Council Meeting
Budget Workshop
April 21, 2026

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NEW BUSINESS

1. Budget Workshop on Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Proposed Budget Agenda packet has been amended to include the presentation.

ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on May 11 , 202 6, 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.

Notice regarding Americans with Disabilities Act:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting or if you need the agenda and/or the documents in the agenda packet provided in an alternative format, please contact the city clerk’s off ice at (209) 538- 5731 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA TITLE II).

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 Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the following locations in Ceres:

• Community Center Display Case – 2701 Fourth Street

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fallon Martin, City Clerk

AGENDA
REUNIÓN ESPECIAL DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL
Taller de presupuesto

CIUDAD DE CERES, CALIFORNIA

Sala del Concejo Municipal, 2701 Fourth Street
Martes, 21 de abril de 2026, a las 5:30 p.m.

Dirección de envio: Ceres City Hall, 2220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA 95307-3292 Teléfono: (209) 538-5700 Fax: (209) 538-5780

LLAMAR AL ORDEN

Alcalde Lopez

PASE DE LISTA

Alcalde: Javier Lopez
Vicealcalde: Daniel A. Martinez (Distrito 4)
Concejales: James Casey (Distri to 1); Rosalinda L. Vierra (Distri to 2); Cerina Otero (Distrito 3)

COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS al Consejo sobre asuntos no incluidos en la agenda (cinco minutos).

El Consejo Municipal da la bienvenida y fomenta la participación en sus reunion es. Las reglas adoptadas permiten un máximo de 5 minutos (Resolución n.° 2007 -106) para la expresión sobre temas incluidos en la agenda. Los miembros del público interesados en dirigirse al Concejo Municipal durante esta Reunión Especial podran hablar acerca de los temas que se han descrito en la notificación de esta Reunión Especial en conformidad con la Sección 54954.3(a) del Código de Gobierno.

Únete al seminario web de ZOOM para participar en vivo en:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81369103628?pwd=LuQmpmo44HHJKtTmiAhjrC0Hb0UtqF.1

ID del seminario web: 813 6910 3628; Código de acceso: 882128; or Llame: (669) 900-6833

PARA PARTICIPAR EN LA SESIÓN DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL VIA COMMENTARIO PÚBLICO REMOTE ENVÍE UN CORREO ELECTRÓNICO A LA SECRETARIA MUNICIPAL A [email protected] ANTES DE LAS 4:00 P.M. EL DÍA DE LA REUNIÓN. INCLUYA EL NÚMERO DEL PUNTO DEL ORDEN DEL DÍA O MENCIONE "PERÍODO DE COMENTARIOS DEL PÚBLICO" EN EL ASUNTO DEL CORREO ELECTRÓNICO. LA SECRETARIA PODRÁ LEER LOS COMENTARIOS POR ESCRITO DURANTE LA SESIÓN, SI ASÍ LO SOLICITA EXPRESAMENTE AL COMIENZO DE SU CORREO ELECTRÓNICO. SU COMENTARIO ESCRITO SE DISTRIBUIRÁ A LOS MIEMBROS DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL Y SE ARCHIVARÁ COMO PARTE DEL ACTA OFICIAL DE LA REUNIÓN.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre cómo asistir virtualmente o si tiene dificultades en conectarse a la reunión, comuníquese con la Secretaria Municipal a través de la dirección de correo electrónico [email protected].

AGENDA
Reuniòn Especial Del Consejo Municipal
21 de abril de 2026
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ASUNTOS NUEVOS

1. Taller sobre el presupuesto propuesto preliminar para el año fiscal (AF) 2027.

El paquete de la agenda ha sido modificado para incluir la presentación.

APLAZAMIENTO
La próxima reunión regular del Consejo Municipal será el 11 de mayo de 2026, a las 6:00 p.m., en la sala del Consejo Municipal ubicada en el Centro Comunitario, en 2701 Fourth Street, Ceres, CA.

Agenda del Consejo:

La agenda del consejo está disponible para revisión pública en el sitio web de la ciudad en www.ci.ceres.ca.us y se publica en la fecha y los lugares indicados anteriormente.

Materiales relacionados:

Cualquier escrito o documento proporcionado a la mayoría del Consejo Municipal en relación con cualquier punto de esta agenda estará disponible para inspección pública en la Oficina de la Secretaria Municipal, ubicada en el Ayuntamiento, en 2220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA, durante el horario commercial normal . Las personas que tengan preguntas sobre cualquier punto de la agenda pueden llamar a la Oficina de la Secretaria Municipal al (209) 538-5731.

Aviso acerca de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades:

En conformidad con la Ley para Estadounidenses con
Discapacidades, si necesita asistencia especial para participar en esta reunión o si necesita que la agenda o los documentos incluidos en el paquete de la agenda se le proporcionen en un a forma alternativa, comuníquese con la oficina de la secretaria municipal al (209) 538-5731 con al menos 48 horas en anticipación a la reunión para garantizar que se puedan realizar los arreglos necesarios (28 CFR 35.102-35.104, Título II de la ADA).

DECLARACIÓN JURADA DE PUBLICACIÓN

Yo, Fallon Martin , Secretaria Municipal de la Ciudad de Ceres, declaro bajo pena de perjurio que la agenda para la Sesiòn Especial del Concejo Municipal fue publicado el jueves 16 de abril de 2026 en los siguientes lugares de Ceres:

• Vitrina del Centro Comunitario – 2701 Fourth Street

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fallon Martin, Sectretaria Municipal

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: April 21, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Steve Williams, Interim City Manager
CONTACT: Vanessa L. Portillo, Finance Director
[email protected], 209-538-5764
SUBJECT: Budget Workshop on Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Proposed Budget RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council review and discuss the Draft FY 2027 Proposed Budget, as presented by the City Manger and Finance Director. This is a discussion item, and no formal action is being requested at this time.

I. BACKGROUND:

Each fiscal year, the City develops a comprehensive budget that outlines projected revenues, planned expenditures, and strategic priorities. Th is budget serves as a vital tool to promote transparency, ensure fiscal accountability, and align resources with the City Council’s goals and the priorities of Ceres’ residents.

Beyond serving as a financial roadmap, the budget is also an essential planning tool. It helps guide the allocation of limited resources, supports long-term strategic planning, and provides a framework for evaluating service delivery and performance across departments. By carefully planning and prioritizing expenditures, the City can more effectively respond to the evolving needs of the community while maintaining fiscal sustainability.

Tonight’s presentation will focus primarily on the General Fund. The General Fund supports essential local public services such as public safety, parks and recreation, and general government operations. Given its central role in daily City functions, a detailed review of the General Fund provides important insight into how the City plans to meet community needs in FY 2027.

II. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:

Tonight’s workshop offers the City Council a comprehensive overview of the Draft FY 2027 Proposed Budget. It also serves as an opportunity for Council feedback and a forum for community input. This workshop is a key step in the budget adoption process , with final approval tentatively scheduled for June 8, 2026.

III. FISCAL IMPACTS:

This is a discussion item. No fiscal impact is associated with this workshop.

IV. EXISTING POLICY / RELATIONSHIP TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN:

N/A
V. POLICY ALTERNATIVES:

This is a discussion item. No formal action is requested at this time.

VI. INTERDEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:

The development of the FY 202 7 Proposed Budget was a collaborative effort across all City departments. Each department actively participated by preparing and submitting its individual budget request s, ensuring that they aligned with operational needs and available resources.

VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

This budget workshop serves as the main opportunity for public involvement in the development of the FY 2027 Proposed Budget. As part of our responsible budgeting best practices, the City Council and staff encourage input from residents, stakeholders, and community members, reinforcing the City’s commitment to a transparent and inclusive process. During these challenging times, the City wants to continue robust engagement with the community – to hear from them and keep the dialogue open as we work together to maintain Ceres’ quality of life.

VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

N/A
IX. STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:

Finance Staff will use the feedback received from the City Council and the community to refine and finalize the FY 2027 Proposed Budget. The next step in the process is the formal adoption of the budget, tentatively scheduled for June 8, 2026.

Approved by: _____________________
Steve Williams,
Interim City Manager
Attachments:

1. Attachment A – Presentation
FISCAL YEAR 2027

PROPOSED BUDGET WORKSHOP
April 21, 2026

ATTACHMENT A
AGENDA
April 21, 2026
FISCAL YEAR 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET WORKSHOP
• Budget Process - T imeline
• FY 2027 Budget – All Funds
• Staffing Updates (All Funds)
• FY 2027 Budget – General Fund
Overview
• Major Budget Impacts
• Revenues
• Expenditures
• Next Steps

ATTACHMENT A

BUDGET PROCESS - TIMELINE
April 21, 2026
FISCAL YEAR 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET WORKSHOP
JAN
• KICK-OFF
• Preliminary review of revenues & expenditures, budget instructions, forms, calendar and deadlines.

MAR
• DEPARTMENTS PREPARE AND SUBMIT BUDGET (FEB 27 – MAR 6) APR
• CITY MANAGER REVIEW
• Analyze and summarize projected revenue, fund balance, fiscal impact. • Conduct Budget Workshop.

MAY/JUN
• PRESENT and ADOPT PROPOSED BUDGET

ATTACHMENT A
BUDGET

WORKSHOP
April 21, 2026
FISCAL YEAR 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET WORKSHOP
• Present the preliminary budget
in
formation.
• Receive feedback from the public.
• Receive feedback and guidance
from the Council
.

ATTACHMENT A
FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET – ALL FUNDS
April 21, 2026
FISCAL YEAR 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET WORKSHOP
• Proposed Budget Includes:
• New Enterprise Fund
• Fund 587 reflects revenues and expenses of Solid Waste activities. • Internal Service Funds allocation changes
• Updated Allocation Methodologies for Facilities and Fleet activities. • 2 New Positions with no impact to General Fund
• (1) Administrative Analyst to Wastewater
• (1) Accounting Technician to Finance

ATTACHMENT A
FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET – ALL FUNDS
April 21, 2026
FISCAL YEAR 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET WORKSHOP

TOTAL CITYWIDE BUDGET
(in millions)
REVENUES $86.6
EXPENDITURES* $84.9
PERSONNEL $32.1
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE $52.8
*CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS & DEBT $TBD

ATTACHMENT A
STAFFING UPDATES – ALL FUNDS
POSITION FY25 FY26 TOTAL
Cu s to d i a n 1.0 1.0
Deputy Public Works Director 1.0 1.0
Director Community Development 1.0 1.0
Facilities Maintenance Worker I/II 1.0 1.0
Finance Secretary 1.0 1.0
Police C aptain 1.0 1.0
Police Officer 2.0 1.0 3.0
Police Sergeant 1.0 1.0
Public Safety Dispatcher I/II 3.0 3.0
Senior Fleet Mechanic 1.0 1.0
Total 7.0 7.0 14.0

UNFUNDED POSITIONS LIST
April 21, 2026
FISCAL YEAR 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET WORKSHOP
FY 27 does not recommend
unfunding of additional
positions.

ATTACHMENT A
FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET – GENERAL FUND
April 21, 2026
FISCAL YEAR 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET WORKSHOP
MAJOR BUDGET IMPACTS –

GENERAL FUND

ATTACHMENT A
FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET – GENERAL FUND
April 21, 2026
FISCAL YEAR 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET WORKSHOP
Major revenue sources coming in flat: Property Tax and
Sales Tax
Decrease in Projected Charges for Services
Unfunded Liability Increase
Fire Contract Increase
Personnel Costs
Balanced Measure H Budget

ATTACHMENT A
FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET – GENERAL FUND
April 21, 2026
FISCAL YEAR 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET WORKSHOP
TOP 3 GENERAL FUND REVENUE OUTLOOK

Property Tax

Sales Tax
Charges for Services