MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
via ZOOM and in -person)
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, June 1, 2026, 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 June 1, 2026, meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL — Present:
Mayor: Javier Lopez
Vice Mayor: Daniel A. Martinez ( District 4)
Councilmembers: James Casey ( District 1); Rosalinda L. Vierra ( District 2); Cerina Otero ( District 3)
District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez Casey Vierra Otero Martinez
Present Present Present Absent Present
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters included on the agenda ( five minutes)
Dave Pratt thanked Steve Whitney for the Memorial Day celebration.
John Warren thanked everyone who helped with the Memorial Day celebration.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget Overview and Council Direction. ( Portillo) Finance Director, Vanessa Portillo, introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:
John Warren spoke regarding adopting a balanced budget.
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Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
Council and staff discussion included consequences of eliminating the Alpine agreement, adjusting staff hours and consequences, communications seeking donations, adopt - a - park program, and a forensic audit. 1111111
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Cancelling the Alpine agreement for contracted services related to parks.
Cancelling the Capital Advocacy Partners agreement for grant writing services.
Eliminating the City Council Donation program.
Cancelling the BrightView agreement for right- of-way maintenance.
Reducing the supplies budget for Trunk -or -Treat.
Reducing the supplies budget for the Christmas Tree Lane event.
Laying off two part- time Code Enforcement positions, effective January 1, 2027.
0 Laying off a full-time Recreation Coordinator.
0 Reducing part- time Recreation' staff.
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Laying off a full-time Parks Maintenance Worker.
2. Threat to Public Services or Facilities, Cal. Gov' t Code § 54957( a) Consultation with: Police Chief, Trenton Johnson
3. Conference with Labor Newtiators, Cal Gov' t Code § 54957. 6( a) Agency Designated Representative: Interim City Manager, Steve Williams, and Human Resources Director, Delilah Vasquez
Employee Organization: Laborers' International Union of North America ( LiUNAI)
4. Conference with Real Proj2erty, Newtiators, Gov. Code, § 54956. 8 Property: APN: 038- 015- 039
Agency Negotiation: Interim City Manager, Steve Williams, City Attorney, Nubia Goldstein, and Director of Engineering, Mike Beltran
Negotiating Parties: Antonio and a Cordova
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
5. Conference with Real Propertv Negotiators, Gov. Code, § 54956. 8 Property: APN: 038- 011- 020
Agency Negotiation: Interim City Manager, Steve Williams, City Attorney, Nubi Goldstein, and Director of Engineering, Mike Beltran
Negotiating Parties: Jose Mejia
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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Mayor Lopez introduced the item.
Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lopez reported that direction had been provided to staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on June 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in the Community Center at 2701 Fourth Street, Ceres, CA.
There being no further business, Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
J ' r 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. cLceres. ca. usl agenda center.