Ceres City Council
October 12, 2026

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AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, October 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Mailing Address: Ceres City Hall, 2220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA 95307-3292 Phone: (209) 538-5700 | Fax: (209) 538-5780
Call to Order
Mayor Lopez
Roll Call
Mayor: Javier Lopez
Vice Mayor: Daniel A. Martinez (District 4)
Councilmembers: James Casey (District 1); Rosalinda L. Vierra (District 2); Cerina Otero (District 3) Invocation
Invocation by Dick Conners, Ceres First Baptist Church
Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance led by Sophia Borges, Sam Vaugh Elementary School A. Presentations

AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
October 12, 2026

Citizen Communications
While the City Council welcomes and encourages participation in City Council meetings, adopted rules allow no more than 5 minutes (Resolution No. 2007-106) for expression of non-agenda items.

Matters under the jurisdiction of the City Council, and not on the posted agenda, may be addressed by the general public; however, California law prohibits the City Council from taking action on any matter which is not on the posted agenda unless it is determined to be an emergency by the City Council. Citizens are entitled to address the City Council on any agenda item subject to the 5-minute provision.

Conflict of Interest Declaration
B. Appointments to Boards/Commissions

1. Selecting the Interview Format for the Upcoming Planning Commission Interviews (Fallon Martin)
C. 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 October 12, 2026, City Council Meeting was Posted on October 7, 2026.

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).

3. Approval of Minutes for the September 14, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting (Fallon Martin)

4. Approval of Minutes for the September 28, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting (Fallon Martin)

5. Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated September 17, 2026, through September 30, 2026 (Vanessa Portillo)

6. Resolution
Supporting Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, which would authorize $11.25 billion in State general obligation bonds to fund affordable housing, homeownership, veterans housing, infrastructure, and related housing programs (Steve Williams)

7. Resolution
Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Accept the Donation of Twenty-Four (24) Ballistic Helmets from the Ceres Police Officers Association for Use by the Ceres Police Department (Trenton Johnson)

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Regular City Council Meeting
October 12, 2026

8. Public Works Monthly Report for August 2026 (Joshua Casas)

9. Resolution
Approving Project Agreement #3 to the Master Consultant Agreement with Crawford & Associates, Inc. for Construction Observation and Materials Testing Services for the Richland Avenue Reconstruction Project, Project No. 2536 and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Agreement (Michael Beltran)

10. Resolution
Approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Vehicle Replacements and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Necessary Purchase Orders for Procurement (Joshua Casas)

11. Resolution
Authorizing an Application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for a 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) (Trenton Johnson)

12. Consideration to Cancel the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meetings of November 23, 2026, and December 28, 2026 (Steve Williams)

13. Resolution
Authorizing the City of Ceres to Apply for Grant Funding through the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) Round 5, and Appropriating $29,500 from General Fund Reserve to 10065.029900 (Contracted Services), Approving a Budget Amendment, Adopting a Second Resolution in the Form of the DRP 860 Document (Attachment C) as Required by the Granting Agency, and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Related Documents for Application (Joshua Casas) Consideration of Item(s) Removed from the Consent Calendar D. Unfinished Business
E. Public Hearing

1. Resolution
Establishing the Annual Assessment Levy for Fiscal Year 2026-27 on the Businesses in the Downtown Area Defined in the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Board Annual Report for the Activities and Programs of the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Board for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Julian Aguirre)
F. New Business
G. Discussion Items

1. Parks Master Plan Overview (Joshua Casas)
H. Councilmember Referrals
Councilmembers request to have an agenda item placed on a future agenda (pursuant to Chapter 2 - City Council Meetings, J-8. City Council Referrals/Determination of Items for Agenda).

AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
October 12, 2026

I. Reports
At this time, any Councilmembers or City staff will make an announcement, or report briefly on his/her activities.
● Mayor
● City Council
● City Manager
● City Attorney
● Departments
J. Closed Session

1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, Cal. Gov’t Code § 54956.9(d)(2) Potential Case: 1 case
K. Report from Closed Session
Adjournment
The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on October 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in the Community Center at 2701 Fourth Street, Ceres, CA.

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Fallon Martin, City Clerk, for the City of Ceres, declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda for the Regular City Council Meeting was posted on October 7, 2026, at the following locations in Ceres:
• Community Center Display Case - 2701 Fourth Street
________________________________________
Fallon Martin, City Clerk
Council Agenda:

The City Council agenda is available for public review on the City’s website (www.ceres.gov) and posted at the time and places noted above.

Related Materials:

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall located at 2220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA during normal business hours. Persons with questions concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk’s Office at (209) 538-5731.

AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
October 12, 2026

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 office 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).

DRAFT MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
(via ZOOM and in-person)
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, September 14, 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 September 14, 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
Councilmember
Casey
District 2
Councilmember
Vierra
District 3
Councilmember
Otero
District 4
Vice Mayor
Martinez
Mayor Lopez
Present Present Present Present Present

INVOCATION
Invocation by Dick Conners, Ceres First Baptist Church

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Hope Fraser, Westport Elementary A. PRESENTATIONS

1. Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Proclamation
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention accepted the proclamation.

2. Lowrider History Day Proclamation
Impalas Car Club accepted the proclamation.

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3. Richland Faith Assembly of God 75th Anniversary Proclamation Richie Hartsfield with Richland Faith Assembly of God accepted the proclamation.

CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes)
Lou Toste spoke regarding CYSO, River Bluff soccer fields, fees charged to CYSO, and unauthorized use of the soccer fields.

Jerry Thompson spoke regarding lowriding history festivities.

Dawn Inman spoke regarding City trees on her property.

Galen Guzman spoke regarding obstruction on City sidewalks, street names being blocked by City trees, performance evaluations, workshop attendance, and the My Ceres app.

Brandy Meyer spoke regarding One Table One Community, annual golf tournament, Lil Papas, genealogy workshop, and a candidate forum.

Jorge Guerrero spoke regarding CYB and Vice Mayor Martinez’s referral regarding gates at Costa Fields.

Shirley Rogers spoke regarding payment to a videographer.

Yeshua (no last name provided) spoke regarding volunteering and videography.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None
B. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
None
C. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the September 14, 2026, City Council Meeting was Posted on September 9, 2026.

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).

DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
September 14, 2026

3. Approval of Minutes for the August 24, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting. (Fallon Martin)

4. Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated August 13, 2026, through September 2, 2026 (Vanessa Portillo)

5. Resolution
Approving an Agreement with the County of Stanislaus, through its AuditorController’s Office, for Property Tax and Direct Assessment Services through June 30, 2031, and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Agreement (Michael Beltran)
*This item was pulled by staff and not considered.

6. Removed for separate consideration.

7. Ordinance 2026-1102
Waiver of Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ceres Adding Section 9.01.070, Unauthorized Camping in Public Areas, to Chapter 01, Disorderly Conduct of Title 9, Public Peace, Safety and Moral of the Ceres Municipal Code (Trenton Johnson)

8. Ordinance 2026-1101
Waiver of Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ceres Adding Section 9.16.120, Use of Parks for Recreational Purposes Only, to Chapter 16, Parks, Public Property, and Public Facilities of Title 9, Public Peace, Safety and Morals, of the Ceres Municipal Code (Trenton Johnson)

9. Removed for separate consideration.

10. Removed for separate consideration.

Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Otero, approving items C.1. – C.4. and C.7. – C.8. 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 C.6.: Removed for separate consideration by Mayor Lopez Resolution 2026-116
Authorizing an Application to Standard Insurance Company for Vision Benefits and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Application (Delilah Vasquez

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Councilmember Otero inquired about a link for the fees in the agreement.

Mayor Lopez requested staff to explain the purpose of the item.

Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.

Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Otero, approving item C.6. 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 C.9.: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Otero Resolution 2026-117
Approving an Agreement with Capitol Advocacy Partners for Grant Watch, Federal Advocacy, and As-Needed Grant Writing Services at a Reduced Rate of $2,500 per Month, Plus As-Needed Grant Writing Fees Based on Application Narrative Length, Including an Amount Not to Exceed $19,500 for the California Community Resiliency Center Grant Application, Appropriating $42,690 from General Fund Balance to 10065-029900 (Contracted Services), Approving a Budget Amendment, and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Agreement (Steve Williams)
Councilmember Otero inquired as to how much money has been secured, grant for homeless outreach, and accepting grants that are offered.

Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:

Galen Guzman spoke regarding number of grants applied for, how many grants were successfully awarded, and what department is responsible for reporting on Capitol Advocacy Partners.

John Warren spoke regarding how the funds will be spent and the reduced rate.

Mayor Lopez closed public comment.

Council and staff discussed keeping track of Capitol Advocacy Partners efforts, parks grant, where money comes from, grant application fees, grant management, reduced rate, cost of other grant writing companies, funds for grant management, reimbursed fees, funds allocated for grant writing, awarded grants, and the community resilience grant.

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Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Vierra, approving item C.9. 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
Item C.10.: Removed for separate consideration by John Warren Resolution 2026-118
Authorizing the City of Ceres to Apply for, Accept, and Implement Funding through the California Strategic Growth Council Community Resilience Centers Program Round 2 Implementation Grant (Steve Williams)
John Warren spoke regarding the use of general fund reserves.

Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:

Galen Guzman spoke regarding how many grants are written each year, total number of pages for each grant, and the cost of writing grants.

Mayor Lopez closed public comment.

Council and staff discussed transparency when using general fund reserves, status of grants applied for, timing of the agenda item, dollar amount of grant, number successful grants, City staff’s ability to write grants.

Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Vierra, approving item C.10. 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
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None

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E. PUBLIC HEARING

1. Resolution 2026-119
Recommending the City of Ceres City Council to Approve the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (Julian Aguirre)
Redevelopment & Economic Development Manager, Julian Aguirre, introduced the item.

Mayor Lopez opened the public hearing for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:

Galen Guzman spoke regarding the CAPER meeting, transparency, engagement, and social media.

Mayor Lopez closed the public hearing.

Council and staff discussion included what Council can do to help meet the City’s goals.

Action: Motion by Councilmember Vierra, seconded by
Councilmember Otero, approving item E.1. 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
F. NEW BUSINESS
None
G. DISCUSSION ITEMS

1. Discussion Regarding Planning Commission Member Compensation (Julian Aguirre)
Redevelopment & Economic Development Manager, Julian Aguirre, introduced the item.

Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:

Dave Pratt spoke regarding the amount of cancelled Planning Commission meetings and payment if meetings are cancelled.

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John Warren spoke regarding commissioners being paid for each meeting they attend.

Mayor Lopez closed public comment.

Council and staff discussion included supporting the Planning Commission’s recommendation, pay only if attended, reason why other commissioners were not in support of the Planning Commission recommendation, incentive to volunteer, time spent as a commissioner outside of Planning Commission meetings, and training for Planning Commission, ethics and harassment training, and payment if Planning Commission meetings are cancelled.

Council did not provide consensus on this item.

2. Independence Park Playground Replacement (Joshua Casas) Public Works Superintendent, Josh Casas, introduced the item.

Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:

Sue Reynolds inquired about where insurance money will go if the City receives a grant.

Galen Guzman spoke regarding use of insurance money, outdoor fitness equipment, Virginia corridor trail, volunteer to clean up the demolition of the existing structure,
John Warren new agenda software, demo existing structure, and remove fencing.

Mayor Lopez closed public comment.

Council and staff discussion included demolition of the existing structure, community outreach, survey the neighborhood, community volunteer, donations, date the park was vandalized, Roeding Park, grant for Roeding Park, turnaround time to bring back to Council, replacement option, and how insurance money can be utilized.

H. COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS

1. Establish a Council Policy on Protocols for Reporting Out Requirements from Closed Session
(Requested by Councilmember Otero on August 13, 2026)
Councilmember Otero introduced the referral.

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Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.

Council and staff discussion included Brown Act requirements and transparency.

Council did not provide consensus on this item.

2. Create a Citizen Advisory Committee for Downtown Revitalization (Requested by Councilmember Otero on August 24, 2026)
Councilmember Otero introduced the referral.

Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public spoke:

Sue Reynolds spoke regarding visibility.

Brandy Meyer spoke in support of the referral.

Mayor Lopez closed public comment.

Council and staff discussion included what the City is currently doing and quarterly meetings.

Council provided consensus on this referral.

I. REPORTS
• Mayor
Mayor Lopez spoke regarding Ceres Night Market, Dia de Los Valle, League of California Cities meeting, September 11th memorial, El Grito, Garden Club grand opening, Bath & Body Works grand opening, thanked volunteers and businesses, and Hope Tree Church’s 100th anniversary.
• City Council
Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding the SOILS Education Center open house, Ceres Night Market, Stanislaus Homeless Alliance, Stanislaus Gospel Mission, women’s shelter, Garden Club, Bath & Body Works grand opening, senior prom, One Table One Community, animal shelter dog run, Chase Bank, and El Pollo Loco. • City Manager
Interim City Manager, Steve Williams, spoke regarding Ceres Night Market, Senior

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Prom, Community Center closing time, landscape agreement, Measure H meeting, Military Appreciation Committee meeting, and the Community Meeting. • City Attorney
Nothing to report.
• Departments
Police Chief, Trenton Johnson, spoke regarding the sergeant promotion and POST audit.

Engineering Director, Mike Beltran, spoke regarding Hatch Road update, ITS project, water shut off, flock cameras, and the Richland Reconstruction project.

Redevelopment & Economic Development Director, Julian Aguirre, spoke regarding Bath & Body Works grand opening, Chase Bank, El Pollo Loco, Burlington, 6th Cycle Housing Element, and Vallarta.

Public Works Superintendent, Josh Casas, spoke regarding 1,2,3-TCP.

J. CLOSED SESSION

1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, Cal. Gov't Code § 54956.9 Name of Case: Coalition for Clean Air v. City of Ceres
Stanislaus County Superior Court Case Number: CV-26-007516

2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, Cal. Gov’t Code § 54956.9(d)(2)
Potential Case: 1 case

3. Public Employee Appointment, Cal. Gov’t Code § 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager
Mayor Lopez introduced the items.

Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.

K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lopez reported that directions were provided to staff.

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ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on September 28, 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 11:24 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.

DRAFT MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA
(via ZOOM and in-person)
City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street
Monday, September 28, 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 September 28, 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
Councilmember
Casey
District 2
Councilmember
Vierra
District 3
Councilmember
Otero
District 4
Vice Mayor
Martinez
Mayor Lopez
Present Present Present Absent Present

INVOCATION
Invocation by Dick Conners, Ceres First Baptist Church

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Leilani Acosta, Argus & Endeavor High School A. PRESENTATIONS

1. Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
South Modesto Businesses United accepted the proclamation.

2. Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
Modesto Fire accepted the proclamation.

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September 28, 2026

CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda (five minutes)
Abby Pendleton provided updates from Assemblyman Juan Alanis’ office.

Gale Hyatt spoke regarding the Ceres Municipal Code, stop sign visibility, intersection of Hackett Road and Central Avenue, and tree ownership.

Brandy Meyer spoke regarding One Table One Community, golf tournament, candidate forum, and downtown decorations for the holidays.

John Warren spoke regarding obscured stop signs and City staff reporting them.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None
B. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
None
C. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda of the September 28, 2026, City Council Meeting was Posted on September 23, 2026.

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).

3. Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated September 03, 2026, through September 16, 2026 (Vanessa Portillo)

4. Removed for separate consideration.

5. Resolution 2026-120
Approving a Budget Amendment to Increase General Fund Appropriations in the Amount of $326,000 in Revenues and $130,400 in Expenditures for Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates (HdL Companies) for Business License Discovery & Collection Services (Vanessa Portillo)

6. Resolution 2026-121
Approving the Project Agreement to the Master Agreement for Professional Consultant Services with Crawford & Associates, Inc. for Geotechnical Investigation Services for the CML-5241(074) Bike Lane Corridors - Class II

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Lanes (ENG2226) Project in the Amount of $31,197.92, Approving a Budget Amendment, and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Agreement (Michael Beltran)

7. Public Works Monthly Report for July 2026 (Joshua Casas)

8. Resolution 2026-122
Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Approve a Purchase Order with Muniquip, LLC, for Hidrostahl Betsy Portable Pump System in the Amount of $121,972.81 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (Joshua Casas)

9. Resolution 2026-123
Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Advanced Integration & Controls for Phase 1 of the City of Ceres SCADA Upgrade in the Amount of $244,908.00 and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Agreement (Joshua Casas)

10. Resolution 2026-124
Approving a New Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Whitmore Ranch Phase 1, Clarifying Development Fees and Improvement Responsibilities, and Removing the Requirement for Construction of a Future Regional Sewer Upgrade; and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Agreement (Michael Beltran)

11. Resolution 2026-125
Approving Project Agreement No. 8 to the Master Agreement for Professional Consultant Services with Westwood Professional Services, Inc. for CEQA and NEPA Environmental Services for the Crows Landing Road Rehabilitation Project and Crows Landing Lift Station Project in the Amount of $76,691.72 and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Agreement (Michael Beltran)

12. Resolution 2026-126
Approving a Pipeline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for the Whitmore Avenue Reconstruction Project; Authorizing Expenditures in an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000 for Union Pacific Railroad Costs Associated with Construction; and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Agreement (Michael Beltran)

13. Resolution 2026-127
Accepting the Parkside Estates, Woodacres and 6th Street Water Main and Service Replacement Project (Project No. 2524) as Complete; Authorizing the Filing of the Notice of Completion; and Authorizing the Release of the Remaining Retention to the Contractor (Michael Beltran)

14. Resolution 2026-128
Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Willdan

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Financial Services, Inc. for the Water and Wastewater Rate Study Update to Include Additional Services and a Solid Waste (Sanitation) Utility Rate Study in the Amount of $31,780, for a Revised Contract Amount of $84,660; Approving a Budget Amendment in the amount of $31,780; and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Amendment (Michael Beltran)

15. Resolution 2026-129
Awarding the Construction Contract for the Richland Avenue Reconstruction (Project No. 2536) to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. in the Amount of $3,155,214.65, Approving a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $315,521.47, Approving a 2.5% Construction Support Funds in the Amount of $78,880.37, Approving a Budget Amendment, and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Contract (Michael Beltran)

16. Resolution 2026-130
Approving a Five-Year Fleet 3 Basic In-Car Camera Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. in the Amount of $16,434.85. to be Purchased with Traffic Safety Funds, Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Agreement, and Authorizing the Finance Director to Implement the Budget Amendment (Trenton Johnson)

17. Resolution 2026-131
Approving a Five-Year Statement of Work with Cotality, a CoreLogic Company in the Amount of $506.38 Per Month, Subject to the Existing Master Services Agreement and Licensing Addendum from 2022 for Access to their Property Intelligence Product using the Araya Platform for Aerial Street and Parcel Maps; and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Statement of Work (Trenton Johnson)

18. Resolution 2026-132
Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Approve the Purchase of Ten (10) Department Firearms, Lights and Holsters in the Amount of $14,530.45 and Approving a Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Amendment to Appropriate COPS (SLESF) Funds (Trenton Johnson)

19. Resolution 2026-133
Approving the City of Ceres Donation Acceptance Policy and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Implement and Administer the Policy (Steve Williams)

20. Resolution 2026-134
Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Construction or Services with Environment Control for Custodial Services at the City of Ceres Community Center and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Amendment (Joshua Casas)

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Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Vierra, approving items C.1. – C.3., C.5. – C.20. 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 C.4.: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Otero Resolution
Accepting the 2024-2025 City of Ceres Audited Financial Statements & Audited Reports for the Period Ended June 30, 2025 (Vanessa Portillo) Councilmember Otero asked if the auditor is working on the single year audit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.

Council and staff discussed discrepancies within the document, spelling errors, CARES Act, River Bluff ending fund balance, corrections that need to be made, and bringing back the item once corrections are made for Council to review and approve.

Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Vierra, approving to table the item for a future City Council meeting. 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
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
E. PUBLIC HEARING
None
F. NEW BUSINESS
None

DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
September 28, 2026

G. DISCUSSION ITEMS

1. Discussion of First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program (FTHB) (Julian Aguirre) Redevelopment & Economic Development Manager, Julian Aguirre, introduced the item.

Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.

Council and staff discussed support of the item, staffing needs, cost, general fund, and funds available to homebuyers, and having a third-party administer the program..

Council provided consensus on this item.

H. COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS
None
I. REPORTS
• Mayor
Mayor Lopez spoke regarding the League of California Cities annual conference, Bath & Body Works grand opening, Luxa Beauty grand opening, Hope Tree Church, lowrider celebration, and Burlington grand opening.
• City Council
Councilmember Otero spoke regarding the Military Appreciation Committee meeting, Chamber of Commerce events, and Burlington grand opening.

Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding One Table One Community, Night Market, Building Industry Association, senior prom, Burlington grand opening, El Pollo Loco’s grand opening, Chase Bank grand opening, Music Fest, and St. Jude’s event.

Vice Mayor Martinez spoke regarding Trunk-or-Treat.
• City Manager
Interim City Manager, Steve Williams, spoke regarding the community meeting, future town hall meetings, American Legion Hall grant, Consolidated Fire Protection District negotiations, Planning Commission vacancy, Night Market, and the Finance Department completing three audits in one year.

DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
September 28, 2026

• City Attorney
Nothing to report.
• Departments
Police Chief, Trenton Johnson, spoke regarding October breast cancer awareness month and specialty patch.

Engineering Director, Mike Beltran, spoke regarding the Hatch Road project, Richland Avenue project, and water main project.

J. CLOSED SESSION

1. Public Employee Appointment, Cal. Gov’t Code § 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager

2. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Cal Gov’t Code §54957.6(a) Agency Designated Representative: Interim City Manager, Steve Williams and Human Resources Director, Delilah Vasquez
Employee Organization: Ceres Police Officers’ Association Employee Organization: First Line Supervisors/Confidential Bargaining Group Employee Organization: Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA!) Employee Organization: Mid-Managers Bargaining Group
Employee Organization: Public Safety Managers
Mayor Lopez introduced the item.

Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed public comment.

K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lopez announced direction was provided to staff.

ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on October 12, 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 7:37 p.m. ______________________________
Javier Lopez, Mayor

DRAFT MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
September 28, 2026

______________________________
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.

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: October 12, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Steve Williams, Interim City Manager
Contact: Vanessa Portillo, Finance Director, [email protected] Subject: Register of Audited Demand(s) Dated September 17, 2026, through September 30, 2026
Recommended Council Action:

City Council approve the register of audited demand(s) dated September 17, 2026, through September 30, 2026, covering obligations to be paid by general warrants in the amount of $1,712,344.54.

Background:

In accordance with Section 37202 of the Government Code of the State of California this is presented here with a summary of demands against the City of Ceres covering obligations to be paid for the period ending September 17, 2026, through September 30, 2026.

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.

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.

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 2026-27 budget. There is a $1,712,344.54 fiscal impact for the period of September 17, 2026, through September 30, 2026.

Existing Policy / Relationship to the Strategic Plan:

N/A
Policy Alternatives:

N/A
Interdepartmental Coordination
N/A
Public Participation:

N/A
Environmental Review:

N/A
Steps Following Approval:

N/A
Attachments:

1. Attachment A - AP Warrant Register 09172026 - 09302026

ATTACHMENT A
9/30/2026
1 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
09/23/26 JACT INC. TAPE ADAD, EPOXY 64.42
Total: 22,770.00
09/23/26 120 WATER INC 37 LEAD & COPPER RULE TECHNICAL SERVICES 22,770.00 Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
PAINT SPRAYER, TAPE, PAPER 327.90
PAINT SUPPLIES 89.45
KEYS FOR FACILITIES 32.46
COSTA FIELDS FENCE FASTENERS 12.98
CONCRETE SERVICE REPLACEMENT & AIR FRESHNER 49.36
SPRAY PAINT AND PRESSURE GAUGE FITTING 34.17
HVAC PUMP 97.51
1 PADLOCK 14.07
MILWAUKEE BIT SET 34PC 31.41
LUBRICANT 40.27
WALL PATCH 12.99
FUSES AND TIMER 137.58
Total: 14,952.50
09/23/26 ADVANCED MOBILITY GROUP 22500005 8/1-30/2026 - TRAFFIC ENG/ON-GOING SUPP SVCS 14,952.50 HOSE CLAMPS 12.96
Total: 957.53
FUEL TRANSFER PUMP 96.44
GATE WHEEL 12.30
09/23/26 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. SPRINKLER ADJUSTMENT TOOLS/ WEED TRIMMER WIRE 35.36 Total: 425.00
09/23/26 ALL CAL EQUIPMENT SERVICES, IN DIAGNOSIS FOR PW WORK TRUCK UNIT 30-28123 425.00 GATE WHEEL AND FITTING 26.71
TOILET BRUSH 16.23
HYDRAULIC FLUID FOR PUMPS & TRACTORS 140.98
INSPECTOR SAFETY VEST 20.58
SAFETY VEST 20.57
PHONE CASES 45.46
09/23/26 AT&T 08/06 - 09/05/2026 CALNET SVC 30.18
Total: 31.76
09/23/26 AT&T 09/07/26 - 10/06/26 FIRE ALARM SVC 31.76
MILWAUKEE BACKPACK PESTICIDE SPRAYER 527.58
Total: 942.21
09/23/26 AT&T SEPT 5 - OCT 4 2026 SHORETEL 3,377.50
Total: 1,211.36
08/06 - 09/05/2026 CALNET SVC 30.18
08/12/26 - 09/11/26 CALNET SVC 87.42
08/07 - 09/06/2026 CALNET SVC 274.98
08/07/26 - 09/06/26 SUPERTRUNK 788.60
MAY 26 - AUG 26 ONLINE DRIVER'S ED CLASSES 174.97
Total: 339.47
09/23/26 BAY AREA DRIVING SCHOOL, INC. JUNE 2026 VIRTUAL DRIVER'S ED CLASSES 164.50 Total: 3,377.50
09/23/26 CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, INC. WHITMORE PARK ROSE GARDEN WOOD CHIPS 296.62 36 JUN 26 SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES 2,521.00 Total: 5,042.00
09/23/26 BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC 36 SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES JULY 2,521.00 Total: 296.62

ATTACHMENT A
9/30/2026
2 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
22600112 ANNUAL ADOBE ACROBAT RENEWAL 2,868.88
Total: 5,970.36
09/23/26 CDW-G 22600111 REPLACEMENT CHECK SCANNERS 3,101.48 Total: 115.00
09/23/26 CITY OF FRESNO L. BELTRAN 9/28-10/2 TUITION FIREARMS RANGE FEE 115.00 Total: 1,082.87
09/23/26 CHOICE ELECTRIC, INC LIGHTING BALLAST 1,082.87 Total: 195.00
09/23/26 C & S DRAPERIES INC. BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP OF INTERVIEW ROOMS 195.00 Total: 968.00
09/23/26 CITY OF TURLOCK EXPORT ANNUAL SAMPLING & ANALYSIS 968.00 Total: 457.84
09/23/26 CORELOGIC SOLUTIONS, LLC JUL 1 - JUL 31 2026 METRO SCAN OLINE ACCESS 457.84 Total: 1,422.31
09/23/26 CONSOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. 22600107 8/1-31/26 - N.CERES SWR SERV.AREA PUMP & SWR 1,422.31 Total: 651,522.00
09/23/26 CSJVRMA 14 2ND QRT W/C LIABILITY INSURANCE FY 26/27 651,522.00 Total: 482.97
09/23/26 COSTAR REALTY INFORMATION, INC. MONTHLY COSTAR 9/1-9/30 2026 482.97 09/23/26 DELTA REGIONAL MONITORING PROGRAM PHASE 2 MS4 FOR STORMWATER 15,450.00 OFFICE WATER - WATER DEPT 59.64
Total: 83.87
09/23/26 DAIOHS USA INC. OFFICE WATER - PW 24.23
09/23/26 STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF LIVE SCANS - JULY 2026 32.00 Total: 700.00
09/23/26 DENISE CHACON 9/18/26 SENIOR CITIZEN PROM EVENT BACKDROP 700.00 Total: 15,450.00
Total: 666.00
09/23/26 DON'S MOBILE GLASS, INC. WINDSHEILD UNIT 30-285-16 666.00 Total: 143.00
LIVE SCAN - AUGUST 2026 15.00
AUG 26 FINGERPRINT APPS 96.00
09/23/26 EMC PLANNING GROUP INC. 26 EMC HOUSING ELEMENT CONSULTANT 15,597.58 POLICE DEPARTMENT ELEVATOR SERVICE 135.00
Total: 270.00
09/23/26 ELEVATOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. COMMUNITY CENTER ELEVATOR SERVICE 135.00 09/23/26 FERGUSON US HOLDINGS, INC BOLT DOWN GRATE REPLACEMENT D1 158.41 Total: 0.11
09/23/26 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT STATE TAX UNDERPMT (.10) PLUS INTREST (.02) 0.11 Total: 15,597.58
FITTINGS FOR SERVICE LINE REPAIR 2,312.89
Total: 2,471.30

ATTACHMENT A
9/30/2026
3 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
Total: 18.84
09/23/26 FINANCIAL CREDIT NETWORK, INC. JUL 2026 UB COLLECTION FEE 18.84 Total: 4,029.34
09/23/26 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES OCTOBER 2026 VISION PREMIUMS 4,029.34 Total: 84.00
09/23/26 STATE CENTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE L. BELTRAN 9/28-10/2/26 TUITION FIREARMS INST 84.00 WASH OUT NOZZLE, OIL HOSE, BRAKE CLEANER 248.45
SPRAY RIG HOSE FOR PESTICIDE SPRAY REEL 179.87
09/23/26 GREEN RUBBER-KENNEDY AG 4" FLEX HOSE -VAN TRAILER & HAND GRIPS 149.74 Total: 347,833.18
09/23/26 GCJ, INC. 22600118 AUG 26 ROCKEFELLER WTR BLDG IMPROV PROJ (2402) 347,833.18 09/23/26 HAO VAN LE EFFLUENT ANALYSIS SEPT 2026 130.00
Total: 1,820.00
09/23/26 GROVER LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC FEB 26 LANDSCAPE FOR DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DIST 1,820.00 Total: 578.06
09/23/26 IMPERIAL BAG & PAPER CO. LLC JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 887.75 Total: 11,125.35
09/23/26 HUNT & SONS LLC 8/16-8/31/26 FUEL FOR PD 11,125.35 Total: 130.00
38 FIRESTATION 18 SERVICE CALL GENERATOR 330.00
Total: 2,083.36
09/23/26 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL CO. 38 GENERATOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FY 26/27 FS 19 1,753.36 WATER CUP 224.92
Total: 1,112.67
Total: 24,900.00
09/23/26 JJACPA, INC. 22300066 FY 2024-2025 FINANCIAL AUDIT 24,900.00 Total: 286.00
09/23/26 JANA KIRCHERT 9/8-17/26 GET FIT/ZUMBA GOLD CLASSES 286.00 Total: 2,686.66
09/23/26 M&G-4 13 INC. 9/18/26 SENIOR PROM EVENT FOOD 2,686.66 Total: 166,532.30
09/23/26 KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN, INC KAISER MED PREMS OCTOBER 2026 166,532.30 Total: 110.00
09/23/26 MICROBAC LABORATORIES, INC TURLOCK EXPORT SAMPLE ANALYSIS SEPT 1 110.00 Total: 192.54
09/23/26 MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. 2.08 TONS OF ASPHALT FOR CITY PATCHES 192.54 Total: 187.58
09/23/26 JAIME VILLEGAS J.VILLEGAS ANNUAL BOOT REIMBURSMENT 187.58 Total: 547.26
09/23/26 DIRK NIEUWENHUIS D.NIEUWENHUIS 10/1-2 LODGING/PER DIEM TRNG ADMIN 547.26 09/23/26 KASSANDRA POND K.POND 10/12-16-/26 LODGING/PER DIEM RIMS CONF 1,070.20 J.THOMAS REIMBURSMENT FOR SWRCB TESTING GRADE T2 60.00
Total: 578.40
09/23/26 JOHN THOMAS REIMBURSEMENT FOR J.THOMAS TINT ON TRUCK 35-354-22 518.40 Total: 1,229.61
09/23/26 LORENZO BELTRAN L.BELTRAN 9/28-10/2 LODGING/PER DIEM FIREARMS INST 1,229.61 Total: 1,070.20

ATTACHMENT A
9/30/2026
4 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
09/23/26 MANUEL R MACHADO M.MACHADO D2 CERTIFICATION 60.00 09/23/26 SHERIDAN WALL S. WALL 10/12-16/26 LODGING/PER DIEM RIMS CONF 1,070.20 Total: 42.00
09/23/26 SALIN CHRIM S.CHRIM 9/30/26 PER DIEM ASSESMENT OF SCHOOL 42.00 M MACHADO T2 CERTIFICATION 60.00
Total: 120.00
09/23/26 MISSION LINEN SUPPLY 9/14/26 MATS FOR PW ADMIN BUILDING 10.00 Total: 17.00
09/23/26 TRAVIS HUDSON REFUND OVERCHARGE FOR LIVE SCAN 09/11/26 17.00 Total: 1,070.20
9/14/26 UNIFORM SERVICE- PARKS 46.37
8/31/26 UNIFORM SERVICE- PARKS 99.86
9/14/26 UNIFORM SERVICE- STREETS 154.77
9/14/26 UNIFORM SERVICE- WASTEWATER 468.61
9/14/26 UNIFORM SERVICE FLEET 30.47
9/14/26- UNIFORM SERVICE FACILITIES 26.20
Total: 429.99
09/23/26 MODESTO BATTERY COMPANY & SUPPLIES, DOOR CONTROLLER BATTERIES 429.99 9/07/26 UNIFORM SERVICE- PARKS 46.37
Total: 882.65
09/23/26 MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT INC SERVICE CALLOUT- LABOR 1,134.65 PIPE FITTINGS 202.99
Total: 232.64
09/23/26 MODESTO WINDUSTRIAL CO SPRINKLER PIPE FITTING 29.65 08/03/26 - 09/01/26 PG&E SRVCS 2701 4TH ST 347.27
Total: 356.02
09/23/26 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 08/04/26 - 09/02/26 PG&E SRVCS 2928 5TH ST 8.75 Total: 1,134.65
Total: 600.00
09/23/26 ALEJANDRO AGUILAR TORRES A.TORRES P10731 8/8/26 RFND CALMB 600.00 Total: 154.59
09/23/26 PAXXO(USA) INC CONVEYOR BAG HOLDER 154.59
Total: 16,737.57
09/23/26 REXEL USA, INC. REPLACEMENT PLC & ASSOCIATE CARDS FOR HEADWORKERS 16,737.57 Total: 1,035.00
09/23/26 SUSY NAVARRO NAVARRO P9827 8/8/26 RFND CC LRG RM 1,035.00 Total: 2,250.00
09/23/26 WILLIAM F. DUNABLE BI-ENNIAL RADAR/LIDAR RECALLIBRATION 2,250.00 Total: 300.37
09/23/26 SAFE T LITE OF MODESTO INC 2 CONTRETE BARRICADES 300.37 Total: 3,581.86
09/23/26 SUMEET SINGH SAFETY LIGHTING PACKAGE FOR FLUSHING TRUCK 3,581.86 Total: 2,242.21
09/23/26 STEPFORD, INC. 4 COMPUTER MOUNTS FOR COMPUTERS FOR NEW POLICE VEHS 2,242.21 Total: 134.63
09/23/26 INTERNATIONAL TELE-PATH RADIO ANTENNAS 134.63
Total: 93,849.10
09/23/26 SUTTER HEALTH ALLIANCE OCTOBER 26 MEDICAL PREMIUMS 93,849.10

ATTACHMENT A
9/30/2026
5 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
09/23/26 VALLEY TIRE SALES, INC. TIRES FOR FLEET 1,776.92 ACCELA SUPPORT JUNE 2026 247.50
Total: 1,567.50
09/23/26 TRUEPOINT SOLUTIONS, LLC. ACCELA SUPPORT MAY 2026 1,320.00 09/23/26 VERIZON WIRELESS PHONE WARRANT 75.00
Total: 18,173.40
09/23/26 VELOCITY EHS INC. SAFETY TRAINING & SOFTWARE SUB 9/16/26-9/15/27 18,173.40 Total: 1,776.92
Total: 630.00
PUBLIC NOTICE - DISORDERLY CONDUCT ORDINANCE 150.00
PUBLIC NOTICE - USE OF PARKS ORDINANCE 180.00
09/30/26 209 MULTIMEDIA CORPORATION LEGAL AD: PC VACANCY #26-152 300.00 Total: 75.00
PD PAINT SUPPLIES 37.90
CONCRETE LEAK SERVICE LINE BOOTH RD 59.55
COMMUNITY CENTER PLUMBING 5.29
5 GALLON PAIL & BROOM 31.39
09/30/26 JACT INC. ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES 69.31
09/30/26 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. PRINTER INK 108.36 Total: 292.61
09/30/26 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTORS, SEPT 2026 SCADA SYSTEM MANAGED BACKUPS 292.61 RATCHET TIEDOWNS 29.25
Total: 232.69
WIRE CONNECTORS 44.14
DUSTING/CLEANING CLOTHS 17.33
PLUG PLATE & ETHERNET CONNECTORS 27.62
SCADA ROUTER & ETHERNET CABLE 214.28
A/C THERMOMETER 36.82
BRAKE CLEANER (PARTS CLEANER) 97.32
Total: 6,950.00
09/30/26 ANIMAL DAMAGE MANAGEMENT INC 22600058 PEST CONTROL SERVICES FOR CITY BUILDINGS AND PARKS 6,950.00 Total: 614.59
BELTS FOR BLOWER MOTOR 29.74
CHARGING CABLE & AIRFRESHENER 38.98
08/20/26 - 09/19/26 CALNET SVC 116.63
08/20/26 - 09/19/26 CALNET SVCS 350.89
08/20/26 - 09/19/26 ATT T-1 LINE 163.76
08/20/26 - 09/19/26 CALNET SVC 160.10
09/30/26 AT&T 08/20/26 - 09/19/26 CALNET SVC 31.38
08/20/26 - 09/19/26 CALNET SVC 59.10
08/20/26 - 09/19/26 CALNET SVC 40.25
08/20/26 - 09/19/26 CALNET SVC 30.33
08/20/26 - 09/19/26 CALNET SVC 61.07
08/20/26 - 09/19/26 CALNET SVC 216.11
08/20/26 - 09/19/26 CALNET SVC 156.45
Total: 1,807.51
08/24/26 - 09/23/26 CALNET SVCS 30.33
8/13/26-9/12/26 - CLETS LINE 296.30
08/20/26 - 09/19/26 CALNET SVC 64.48
08/20/26 - 09/19/26 CALNET SVC 30.33

ATTACHMENT A
9/30/2026
6 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
09/30/26 ATCO MANUFACTURING CO. SPRAY AND CHALK 493.19
09/30/26 BIG JAY'S TIRES INC. WINDOW TINT ON SWAT TRUCK & ANTENNA REPLACEMENT 999.86 Total: 1,379.00
09/30/26 BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC TRAFFIC SIGNAL RESPONSE 1,379.00 GREASE FOR MOWERS 162.07
Total: 655.26
09/30/26 CALIFORNIA SURVEYING & DRAFTING JUN 26 HP DRAFTING PLOTTER METER READ 280.70 Total: 116.07
09/30/26 CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, INC. FILL DIRT FOR SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT ON BOOTH 116.07 Total: 999.86
09/30/26 CDW-G 22600119 EPSON TM-S9000II MULTIFUNCTION DEVICE 1,550.74 Total: 4,095.14
09/30/26 AMANDA FENTON 22600042 7/1-8/31/26 GRANT WRITING SERVICES 4,095.14 Total: 280.70
09/30/26 DELTA DENTAL OF CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 2026 DENTAL PREMIUMS 10,819.46 Total: 288.24
09/30/26 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 09/01-09/30/26 WATERWORLD WW INTERNET SERVICES 288.24 Total: 1,550.74
09/30/26 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES 6 OCT 26 EE GROUP INSURANCE ASSESSMENT 75,010.83 Total: 365.77
09/30/26 DITTOS COPY CENTER, INC. COURTESY NOTICE DOOR HANGERS FOR PD 365.77 Total: 10,819.46
09/30/26 GEORGE REED, INC. 2.13 TONS OF ASPHALT FOR CITY PATCHING 231.09 Total: 23,013.75
09/30/26 GCJ, INC. 22600118 MAR 26 ROCKEFELLER WTR BLDG IMPROV PROJ (2402) 23,013.75 Total: 75,010.83
Total: 8,777.01
09/30/26 GOUVEIA ENGINEERING, INC. 29 PROF SERVICE AGREEMENT 8/1-8/31 2026 8,777.01 Total: 640.67

2.13 TONS OF ASPHALT FOR CITY PATCHING 233.55

1.58 TONS OF ASPHALT FOR CITY PATCHING 176.03
09/30/26 GREEN RUBBER-KENNEDY AG HOSE 157.07
BALL VALVE 114.18
Total: 708.01
09/30/26 GRAINGER ELECTRIC PUMP MOTOR 593.83
09/30/26 HIGHERGROUND, INC 35 ANALOG CARD FOR 911 RECORDER 2,157.31 Total: 317.83
09/30/26 HERITAGE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY GROUP, INC IRRIGATION SUPPLIES 317.83 RUBBER PAD WELL 16 & ZIPTIES 203.22
Total: 360.29
09/30/26 HUNT OIL OF CALIFORNIA HYDRAULIC OIL 902.00
Total: 113.80
09/30/26 VALLEY FARM SUPPLY STORES, INC 1 PAIR OF BYPASS COPPERS 113.80 Total: 2,157.31
09/30/26 IMPERIAL BAG & PAPER CO. LLC JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 1,159.78 Total: 2,243.56
09/30/26 INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH WATER QUALITY SAMPLES 2,243.56 Total: 902.00
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 2,041.51
Total: 3,201.29

ATTACHMENT A
9/30/2026
7 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
09/30/26 MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. SAND FOR HORSESHOE PITS 79.45 Total: 326.47
09/30/26 INTERNATIONAL MAILING EQUIPMNT STANDARD METER INK IX - 3/5/7 PRO SERIES 326.47 09/30/26 MICROBAC LABORATORIES, INC WATER QUALITY SAMPLES 798.69 Total: 687.50
09/30/26 MAYALL HURLEY, P.C. ADMINISTRATIVE CITE HEARINGS 687.50 Total: 79.45
9-21-26 MATS FOR PW ADMIN BUILDING 10.00
9/21/26 UNIFORM SERVICE- FLEET 185.10
09/30/26 MISSION LINEN SUPPLY NITRILE XL GLOVES 118.68
Total: 1,290.94
WATER QUALITY SAMPLES 366.50
SEPTEMBER 26 MONTHLY EFFLUENT ANALYSIS 125.75
9/21/26 UNIFORM SERVICE- WASTEWATER 77.07
Total: 605.89
9/21/26 UNIFORM SERVICE- WATER/WATER CONSERVATION 79.47 9/21/26 UNIFORM SERVICE- STREETS 63.00
9/21/26 UNIFORM SERVICE- FACILITIES 26.20
9/21/26 UNIFORM SERVICE- PARKS 46.37
Total: 1,102.50
09/30/26 NORTHSTAR ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. 25 NORTHSTAR PLANNING & REAP2.0 CONSULTANT 1,102.50 Total: 926.16
09/30/26 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC 16 LPR CAMERAS FOR AVA VEHICLE - LICENSING FEE 926.16 09/30/26 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC AAA AND AA BATTERIES FOR PD 76.37 TIRE PROTECTANT 21.65
Total: 348.74
09/30/26 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS BATTERY FOR STOCK 327.09
09/30/26 PB LOADER CORPORATION ASPHALT TACK OIL FOR CITY PATCHING 3,994.55 Total: 3,776.40
09/30/26 PACE SUPPLY CORP 2" METER AND BOLT SET 3,776.40 TONER - CHIEF'S EA 187.93
Total: 264.30
Total: 55.00
09/30/26 PVP COMMUNICATIONS, INC REPAIRS TO CABLE IN MOTORCYCLE HELMET 55.00 ASPHALT TACK OIL FOR CITY PATCHING 3,940.55
Total: 7,935.10
09/30/26 RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY SEP 2026 VOLUNTARY ACCIDENT/ILLNESS/HOSPITAL INS 2,525.60 42 07/31/26 ANNUAL REPORT ASSISTANCE R3 CONSULTING 5,000.00 Total: 15,000.00
09/30/26 R3 CONSULTING GROUP, INC. 42 08/26/26 ANNUAL REPORT ASSISTANCE R3 CONSULTING 10,000.00 09/30/26 SJVAPCD ATTN: FINANCE GENERATOR BLAKER RES PERMIT 11/1/26-10/31/27 844.00 Total: 1,219.00
09/30/26 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 10/01/26-10/31/26 STANDARD PYMT 8 COPIERS 1 PRI 1,219.00 Total: 2,525.60
09/30/26 STANDARD INSURANCE OCTOBER 26 BASIC/VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE 3,183.25 Total: 5,615.00
09/30/26 JEFF C BURROWS SCADA EXPERT SERVICES 5,615.00
Total: 844.00
Total: 3,183.25

ATTACHMENT A
9/30/2026
8 Date PO# Invoice Description Amount
Voucher List
City of Ceres
Vendor
09/30/26 UNITED SITE SERVICES 44 CITY HALL SEWER LATERAL REPLACEMENT PORTA POTTY 25.49 Total: 6,898.95
09/30/26 T-MOBILE USA, INC 08/21 - 9/20/2026 T-MOBILE PHONE SRVCS 6,898.95 Total: 966.91
09/30/26 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. 22600084 09/01/26-09/15/26 WCA URBAN FORESTRY MGMT 966.91 44 07/30-08/26 PORTA POTTY RENTAL CITY HALL SEWER 458.73 Total: 484.22
09/30/26 WHITE BRENNER LLP 8/1–8/31/26 WATER LEGAL SERVICES 35.46 Total: 14,048.19
22500043 8/2-29/2026 - CENTRAL & HACKETT CORRIDOR PED 6,130.14 22600122 8/2-29/2026 - ATP BUILDING CONNECTIVITY 7,414.08 09/30/26 WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 22500034 8/2-29/2026 - MOFFETT RD REHAB/SWR 503.97 8/1–8/31/26 WHITMORE RANCH LEGAL SERVICES 2,046.62
8/1–8/31/26 COPPER TRAILS LEGAL SERVICES 461.04
8/1–8/31/26 CANNABIS LEGAL SERVICES 141.86
8/1–8/31/26 CODE ENF LEGAL SERVICES 2,875.46
8/1–8/31/26 FIRE LEGAL SERVICES 215.25
8/1–8/31/26 KASES JOURNEY LEGAL SERVICES 1,986.04
8/1–8/31/26 REAL ESTATE LAND USE LEGAL SERVICES 5,536.86 8/1–8/31/26 HR LEGAL SERVICES 800.62
8/1–8/31/26 GEN MUNI LEGAL SERVICES 17,235.40
8/1–8/31/26 CONTRACTS LEGAL SERVICES 1,736.92
8/1–8/31/26 LITIGATION LEGAL SERVICES 496.51
8/1–8/31/26 RANUIO LEGAL SERVICES 141.86
Total vouchers: 1,712,344.54
Total: 84.26
09/30/26 WILLE ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC. CONDUIT PARTS FOR STORM DRAIN LIFT STATION 84.26 Total: 33,709.90

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: October 12, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Steve Williams, Interim City Manager
Contact: Steve Williams, Interim City Manager, [email protected] Subject: Resolution
Supporting Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, which would authorize $11.25 billion in State general obligation bonds to fund affordable housing,
homeownership, veterans housing, infrastructure, and related housing programs
Recommended Council Action:

Adopt a Resolution supporting Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, which would authorize $11.25 billion in State general obligation bonds to fund affordable housing, homeownership, veterans housing, infrastructure, and related housing programs.

Background:

Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, was placed on the November 3, 2026, statewide ballot by the California Legislature. The measure would authorize the State of California to issue $11.25 billion in general obligation bonds to replenish and expand existing housing programs supporting the development, preservation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing.

Of the total bond authorization, $10 billion would support various housing programs and would be repaid from the State General Fund. The remaining $1.25 billion would support veterans' farm and home purchase assistance and would be repaid through payments made by veterans participating in the home loan program.

Proposition 1 would provide funding for the following programs and purposes:
• $5.1 billion for the Multifamily Housing Program;
• $1.25 billion for veterans' farm and home purchase assistance; • $1.15 billion for the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Fund for supportive housing,

including limited funding for converting interim housing to permanent housing; • $750 million for the Portfolio Reinvestment Program to preserve existing affordable housing;
• $600 million for the CalHome Program;
• $500 million for the Home Purchase Assistance Fund;
• $500 million for the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program; • $450 million for the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Fund; • $350 million for affordable student housing;
• $200 million for acquisition and rehabilitation of unrestricted housing units with long-term affordability restrictions;
• $200 million for the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund; • $200 million for the Tribal Housing Grant Program; and • $150 million for housing serving current or former foster youth, homeless youth, and youth at risk of homelessness.

According to the Legislative Analyst's Office, Proposition 1 could provide subsidies for as many as 40,000 multifamily rental units and approximately 1,200 university student housing beds. The measure could also provide homeownership assistance to as many as 40,000 households, including approximately 2,100 veterans.

The League of California Cities ("Cal Cities") supports Proposition 1. Cal Cities has stated that the measure would replenish funding for programs used by cities to support affordable housing and related infrastructure, provide resources for programs such as regional housing trusts, and assist cities in meeting Regional Housing Needs Allocation requirements.

Reasons for Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council support Proposition 1 because the measure would provide additional State resources for programs intended to increase and preserve California's housing supply and expand homeownership opportunities.

Several programs proposed for funding under Proposition 1 have the potential to benefit cities directly or indirectly. These include the Multifamily Housing Program, CalHome Program, Infill Infrastructure Grant Program, Home Purchase Assistance Fund, Affordable Housing Innovation Fund, and programs supporting farmworker and supportive housing.

Funding for infill infrastructure may also assist communities in addressing infrastructure improvements necessary to facilitate housing development. Increased State funding for affordable housing and homeownership programs could provide additional opportunities for the City and its development partners to pursue resources supporting local housing objectives.

The League of California Cities supports Proposition 1 as consistent with its advocacy priority of increasing the supply of affordable housing and providing local governments

with financing tools and infrastructure resources necessary to support housing development.

Fiscal Impacts:

There is no direct fiscal impact to the City associated with adopting the proposed Resolution expressing support for Proposition 1.

According to the Legislative Analyst's Office, repayment of the portion of the bonds supported by the State General Fund is estimated to cost approximately $500 million to $600 million annually for approximately 25 years. The estimated annual repayment cost represents approximately one-quarter of one percent of the State's General Fund budget.

If Proposition 1 is approved by voters, the City could potentially become eligible to pursue funding through programs supported by the measure. The amount and timing of any potential funding available to the City cannot be determined at this time.

Existing Policy / Relationship to the Strategic Plan:

The City of Ceres is a member of the League of California Cities. Cal Cities' 2026 advocacy priorities include securing investments that increase the supply of affordable housing, supporting State and federal financing programs for affordable housing, and developing fiscal tools and incentives that assist local governments with housing and the infrastructure necessary to support housing development.

Support for Proposition 1 is generally consistent with policies encouraging the production, preservation, and availability of housing and the pursuit of outside funding opportunities to support community needs.

Policy Alternatives:

1. Take no position on Proposition 1. Under this alternative, the City would not formally support or oppose the statewide ballot measure.

2. Oppose Proposition 1. Council could direct staff to return with or modify the proposed Resolution to express opposition to the measure.

3. Provide alternative direction to staff.

Interdepartmental Coordination
Preparation of this staff report was coordinated by the City Manager's Office. Finance Department and City Attorney reviewed the documents before placement of the item on the City Council agenda.

Public Participation:

Consideration of the proposed Resolution will occur at a publicly noticed City Council meeting. Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide comments to the City Council in accordance with the City's standard public-comment procedures.

Environmental Review:

The proposed action consists of the City Council taking a position on a statewide ballot measure and does not authorize or approve a development project or other physical activity that could result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

Accordingly, the proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Steps Following Approval:

If the City Council adopts the Resolution supporting Proposition 1, staff will finalize the Resolution and maintain it as part of the City's official legislative record.

Staff may also communicate the City's position to the League of California Cities, appropriate State representatives, and other interested organizations, consistent with applicable law and City policies governing communications regarding ballot measures.

The City's support would constitute an official City position on Proposition 1. City resources would continue to be used only for informational and other legally permissible governmental activities and would not be used for campaign advocacy except as otherwise permitted by law.

Attachments:

Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - Analysis of Measure
Attachment C - Prop 1 FAQs

ATTACHMENT A

RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 1, THE VETERANS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOND ACT OF 2026, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE $11.25 BILLION IN STATE

GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO FUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING,

HOMEOWNERSHIP, VETERANS HOUSING, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND RELATED

HOUSING PROGRAMS

THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Ceres
WHEREAS, Cal Cities and its member cities advocate for secure investments to increase the supply of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, will appear on the November 3, 2026, statewide ballot and authorize the state to issue $11.25 billion in state general obligation bonds to provide funding to build and preserve affordable homes and expand homeownership opportunities across California; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1 is anticipated to provide funding to fast-track numerous already-approved, shovel-ready affordable homes, turning stalled projects into homes for families who need them; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1 is anticipated to provide funding to build homes working families can afford, so that the teachers, firefighters, and nurses who serve the City of Ceres can afford to live in the community they serve; and WHEREAS, Proposition 1 honors our veterans by dedicating $1.25 billion solely to veterans' housing and homeownership opportunities, including the CalVet Home Loan Program, which has already helped almost a million veterans and their families; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1 helps our most vulnerable neighbors by providing funding to create and preserve housing for low-income residents, seniors, those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, foster youth experiencing homelessness, and people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1 does not raise taxes, but may unlock matching federal funds, bringing tax dollars Californians send to Washington back home to California; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1 comes with strict accountability, public reporting, and clear requirements, so that voters can see how many homes get built, where, and at

what cost; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1 benefits veterans, seniors, low- and middle-income Californians, persons with disabilities, working families, farmworkers, students, first-time homebuyers, and our youth; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ceres finds that the safe, affordable homes and veteran housing investments made possible by Proposition 1 are in the best interest of the residents of the City of Ceres.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ceres does hereby support Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, which would authorize $11.25 billion in State general obligation bonds to fund affordable housing, homeownership, veterans housing, infrastructure, and related housing programs.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Ceres at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of October 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:
________________________________
Javier Lopez, Mayor
___________________________________
Fallon Martin, City Clerk

Attachment B

Proposition 1
The Veterans and Affordable Housing
Bond Act of 2026
Safe, Affordable Homes for Veterans,
Seniors, & Working Families —
Strict Accountability, No New Taxes
Proposition 1 authorizes $11.25 billion in bond funding to build and preserve affordable homes and expand
homeownership opportunities across California —
with strict accountability, transparency, and without
raising taxes.

It fast-tracks more than 40,000 already-approved,
shovel-ready affordable homes — turning stalled
projects into homes.

Attachment C

Helps create and preserve housing to help those who are one crisis away from homelessness stay off the streets.

Honors Our Veterans: $1.25 billion for veterans' housing and homeownership through the CalVet Home Loan Program, which has helped almost a million veterans and their families.

Fast-Tracks Shovel-Ready Homes: Funds more than 40,000 already-approved affordable homes, turning projects stalled only by funding into homes for families who need them.

Builds Homes Working Families Can Afford: So the teacher, firefighter, and nurse who serve your community can afford to live in it.

Helps Seniors & Our Most Vulnerable: Creates and preserves housing for low-income seniors, survivors of domestic violence and their families, at-risk and foster youth experiencing homelessness, and people with disabilities.

No New Taxes: Unlocks federal matching funds, bringing tax dollars we send to Washington back home to California.

Strict Accountability: Every dollar comes with strict accountability, public reporting, and clear requirements.

Voters will be able to see exactly how many homes get built, where, and at what cost.

What Prop 1 Delivers
The measure benefits veterans, seniors, low-and-middle income Californians, persons with disabilities, working families, farmworkers, students, first-time homebuyers, our youth and more.

The Crisis, By the Numbers
ONLY 22%
of California households can
afford a median-priced home
OVER 50%
of renters spend over 30% of
their income on rent
ONLY 1%
of the state’s budget currently
goes to housing
Where the $11.25 Billion Goes
x Multifamily Housing Program: The backbone of the
investment — $5.1 billion to fund affordable housing
construction across the state.
x Veterans housing: Helps those who served buy
affordable homes through the CalVet Home Loan
Program, with $1.25 billion dedicated solely to veterans. x Supportive housing: Pairs homes with services that
people experiencing homelessness need to maintain
long-term housing stability, backed by $1.15 billion.
x Portfolio Reinvestment Program: Protects and
reinvests in the affordable homes California already
has — $750 million.
x CalHome: Expands homeownership for low-income
families by investing $600 million in affordable home
construction, rehabilitation, and homebuyer assistance. x Home Purchase Assistance Fund: Gives first-time
and low-income homebuyers a boost through $500
million in support.
x Infill Infrastructure Grants: Invests $500 million to build or improve things like roads, utilities, and other basic infrastructure needed for affordable and mixed-income
housing in areas that are already developed.
x Farmworker housing: Sets aside $450 million through
the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Fund.
x Student housing: Directs $350 million toward
new affordable housing, split between UC and CSU,
to ease the cost burden on college students.
x Tribal housing, local housing trust funds, and
preserving existing affordable homes. Each backed
by $200 million.

Paid for by Yes on Prop 1 Californians for Homes, Jobs and Affordability 2026, Sponsored by Affordable Housing Organizations Committee’s Top Funders
Building a Better California
Self-Help Enterprises
Century Housing Corporation
California has one of the largest populations of homeless veterans in the nation. After their service, our veterans deserve a place to call home. Prop 1 delivers on that promise.” — Michael Blecker President, CA Association of Veterans Services Agency

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: October 12, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Steve Williams, Interim City Manager
Contact: Trenton Johnson, Police Chief, [email protected] Subject: Resolution
Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Accept the Donation of Twenty-Four (24) Ballistic Helmets from the Ceres Police Officers Association for Use by the Ceres Police Department
Recommended Council Action:

Staff recommends the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to accept the donation of twenty-four (24) ballistic helmets from the Ceres Police Officers Association for use by the Ceres Police Department.

Background:

The Ceres Police Department is in need of replacing its existing ballistic helmets, which are outdated and nearing the end of their service life. Ballistic helmets are an important piece of protective equipment and may be utilized by officers during critical incidents and other high-risk situations.

The Ceres Police Officers Association has secured $13,000 in grant funding from the Raymus Foundation to purchase twenty-four (24) Galvion Viper A5 ballistic helmets.

Upon purchase, if approved, the helmets will be donated to the Ceres Police Department.

Reasons for Recommendation:

The Department's existing ballistic helmets are aging and in need of replacement.

Acceptance of this donation will allow the Department to replace twenty-four (24) existing ballistic helmets with updated equipment without requiring the expenditure of City funds.

Fiscal Impacts:

There is no direct fiscal impact associated with accepting the donation. The twenty-four (24) ballistic helmets have an approximate value of $13,000 and will be provided to the City at no cost.

Existing Policy / Relationship to the Strategic Plan:

Acceptance of this donation aligns with the City's Strategic Plan to “provide quality services to meet community needs, assuring that the City has helpful, well trained, properly equipped and sufficient staff who partners with other public agencies to provide efficient services.”
Policy Alternatives:

Council could choose not to accept the donation. The Department would then need to identify an alternative funding source for replacement of the aging ballistic helmets.

Interdepartmental Coordination
N/A
Public Participation:

N/A
Environmental Review:

N/A
Steps Following Approval:

Following Council approval, the Ceres Police Officers Association will donate the twenty-four (24) ballistic helmets to the City of Ceres for use by the Police Department.

Attachments:

Attachment A - Resolution
None

ATTACHMENT A

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) BALLISTIC HELMETS FROM THE CERES POLICE OFFICERS

ASSOCIATION FOR USE BY THE CERES POLICE DEPARTMENT

THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Ceres
WHEREAS, the Ceres Police Department currently has a need to replace its aging ballistic helmets; and
WHEREAS, the Ceres Police Officers Association received a $13,000 grant from the Raymus Foundation to purchase twenty-four (24) Galvion Viper A5 ballistic helmets for use by the Ceres Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the Ceres Police Officers Association is willing to purchase and donate the twenty-four (24) ballistic helmets to the City of Ceres following their purchase; and

WHEREAS, the twenty-four (24) ballistic helmets have an approximate value of $13,000 and will be provided to the City of Ceres at no cost and with no restrictions or conditions on their use; and
WHEREAS, accepting the donation serves a legitimate public purpose since ballistic helmets are an important piece of protective equipment and may be utilized by officers during critical incidents and other high-risk situations; and WHEREAS, acceptance of the donation complies with the City's Donation Acceptance Policy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Ceres does hereby authorize the Interim City Manager to accept the donation of twentyfour (24) ballistic helmets from the Ceres Police Officers Association for use by the Ceres Police Department.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Ceres City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 12th day of October 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:
________________________________
Javier Lopez, Mayor
___________________________________
Fallon Martin, City Clerk

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: October 12, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Steve Williams, Interim City Manager
Contact: Joshua Casas, Public Works Superintendent, [email protected] Subject: Public Works Monthly Report for August 2026
Recommended Council Action:

Information only, no action required.

Background:

Below are the significant actions the Public Works Department performed in August 2026.

FACILITY SERVICES:
• Completed 160 Facilities Maintenance work orders, including 33 service requests for electrical/lighting, plumbing repairs, HVAC issues, locksmith tasks, and general repairs, as well as 127 preventive maintenance services. • Police Dept: A/C chiller pump repaired, and condenser coils cleaned • Whitmore House: A/C unit repaired, replaced contactor, capacitor and charge system
• Costa Concession: walk-in freezer repaired, installed new motor and cleaned condenser Fire Station #15: A/C unit repaired, replaced broken line and charged system
• Fleet: ventilation fan repaired, new motor, pulley and belt installed • Annex: leaking water heater hose replaced
• Fire Station #18: dryer repaired, installed new roller and belt kit • Rockefeller Water Shop: North Drive gate stuck open installed new batteries • Police Dept.: clear and flush the sewer line in the basement • Legion Hall: repair A/C unit alarm system
• Fire Station 18: repaired leaking air compressor reel lines • Custodial staff cleaned and disinfected all City facilities, unlocked, cleaned and

disinfected 5 park restrooms, including trash and litter pickup in 15 parks. • Continued cleanup of homeless camps at Independence Park and Roeding Park with assistance from Code Enforcement.

Facility Services activities are performed by one (1) Supervisor, zero (0) Senior Maintenance Workers, one (1) Facility Maintenance Workers, and four (4) Custodians.

One (1) Senior Facility Maintenance Worker position and one (1) Custodial position remain vacant.

FLEET SERVICES:

Completed 104 work orders.

Fleet - Department 20
• Completed (15) repairs.
• Compleat annual fire extinguisher inspections
Fire- Department 15
• No significant repairs or maintenance activities.

Police - Department 10
• Performed 47 vehicle repairs.
• Perform 7 services
• Perform 4 brake jobs
• Repair Traffic Motorcycle
Streets - Department 30
• Performed 27 vehicle repairs.
• Performed 7 street sweeper repairs
• Replace PTO pump on unit 30-281-23
Water - Department 35
• Performed 7 vehicle repairs.
• Performed 1 services
• Repaired Ditch Witch.

• Replace actuator motor on unit 35-302-17
Parks - Department 40
• Performed 19 Equipment repairs.
• Replace belts and rebuild steering on toro mower
• Replace blades on unit 40-614-12
Wastewater - Department 25
• Performed 2 Vehicle repairs
Facilities - Department 41
• Completed 5 vehicle repairs.
• Perform 2 services
Emergency and non-emergency City vehicles and equipment are maintained by one (1) Supervisor, two (2) Maintenance Mechanics, and one (1) vacant Senior Fleet Mechanic position.

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE:

Completed 246 service requests in the following categories:
• Bike Path Repairs: 0 done
• City Grounds Maintenance: 18
• Park Landscape and Maintenance: 146
• Park landscape chemical usage: 150 gallons. 3 Parks
• Playground and Equipment Repairs: 2
• Playground and Equipment Inspections: 13 inspections
• Right-of-Way (ROW) Irrigation Repairs: 38 sprinklers. Multiple locations. PD, CH and Museum
• Park Trees Trimmed by Parks crews: 19
• Customer Requests for Tree/Limb Down: 10

Irrigation Repairs and Maintenance
• Barry Grove: One (1) maintenance repair.
• Costa Fields: No updates.
• Don Pedro: One (1) vandalism-related repair.
• Independence: Four (4) vandalism-related repairs.
• Ochoa Park: SCADA issues Reset valve groups from 4 to 12 appears to be improving. (ongoing). Three (3) maintenance repairs.
• Dog Park: Two (2) maintenance repairs.
• Neel Park: Two (2) maintenance repairs.
• Persephone: One (1) vandalism-related repair.
• Redwood: Zero (0) maintenance repairs.
• River Bluff: Ten (10) maintenance repairs.
• Riverview: Six (6) maintenance repairs.
• Roeding Heights: Two (2) maintenance repairs (due to sand) • Sam Ryno: One (1) maintenance repair.
• Smyrna: Sixteen (16) maintenance repairs
• Strawberry: One (1) maintenance repairs.
• Whitmore: Three (3) vandalism-related repairs.

General Parks Maintenance and Repairs
• Graffiti removal was completed at River Bluff, Roeding, Smyrna, Don Pedro and Independence Parks.
• A vehicle accident on Aristocrat Road will need to be removed. Report made • West Coast Arborists (WCA) continues handling emergency tree requests. • 4 Tree emergencies were done by WCA.

Rights-of-Way (ROW)
• City Staff worked on LLD areas
• Morgan from Whitmore to Service
• Brown from Hackett to Service
• Eastgate from Whitmore to Hatch Both sides (Streets Crews) Berry Grove
• The playground requires additional fiber equipment.
• One (1) maintenance repair.
• Irrigation Drive has been down since 8/21/26; Park Drive and Pump are

operating temporarily.

Costa Fields
• No Update
Don Pedro Park
• One (1) vandalism-related repairs.
• Cleaned sidewalks
Independence Park
• The playground remains closed due to fire damage pending insurance reimbursement.
• Repaired vandalized fence in the playground. (Ongoing) Guillermo Ochoa Park
• Park continues to experience SCADA communication issues. Improved • Playground repeated repairs on the Rope carousel.
• Three (3) maintenance repairs.

Lions Park
• No Update
Neel Park
• Two (2) maintenance repairs.
• Cleaned the area next to the school, the wildflower area. • Cleaned sidewalks
• Park sprayed. Dog Park

Persephone Park
• One (1) vandalism-related repairs.
• Cleaned sidewalks
Redwood Park
• No updates
River Bluff Park
• Ten (10) maintenance repairs.
• Trimmed Thirteen (13) trees. Removed six (6) broken limbs. • Mowed and trimmed along the walkway area, both ramps, and drug the road for potholes. River Bluff Park Lower Area. (Cross Country)
• Four (4) Damaged goals (Fields 2,3 and 4). Report made • Helped in removing trash. Upper and Lower.
• Cleaned sidewalks, cleaned walkways, and planter beds around the soccer fields Riverview Park
• One (1) maintenance repair.
• Cleaned sidewalks
Roeding Park
• Continued flushing of the irrigation well due to sand sediment. • Replaced two (2) sprinkler heads damaged by sand.
• Park sprayed.

Sam Ryno Park
• Repaired (3) sprinklers repaired.
• Park sprayed.

Smyrna Park
• The tornado slide closed due to vandalism on the top portion of the slide. (Needs to be Replaced)
• Two swing seats were replaced.
• Sixteen (16) maintenance repairs.
• Redistributed playground fiber in lower areas.
• Helped in removing trash.
• Power washed the Lions area
• Sprayed Park.

Strawberry Fields Park
• One (1) maintenance repair.
• SCADA Repairs on drive, park irrigation down for 2 weeks. Park has greatly improved.
• Cleaned sidewalks
Whitmore Park
• Three (3) vandalism-related repairs.
• Sprayed Park.
• Cleaned sidewalks
Landscape Maintenance activities are performed by one (1) Supervisor, one (1) Senior Parks Maintenance Worker, and four (4) Parks Maintenance Workers, one (1) vacant.

Parks Maintenance Worker one.

SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING:

The Solid Waste Division’s work is performed by one (1) Administrative Analyst. • Highlights of solid waste and recycling collection by Bertolotti for August 2026 • Residential......................................................... 1,150.29 tons • Commercial....................................................... 1,180.81 tons • Illegal dump/Litter Abate (code enforcement) ... 47.02 tons

• Illegal dump/Litter Abate (Public Works Staff) ... 2.66 tons • Illegal dump (Bertolotti)..................................... 0.00 tons • Bulky Items........................................................ 30.70 tons • Bulky Recycling................................................. 5.04 tons • Leaf/Limb........................................................... 18.15 tons • Street Sweep..................................................... 89.42 tons • Residential Organics.......................................... 429.35 tons • Commercial Organics........................................ 116.78 tons • Residential recycling......................................... 127.48 tons • Commercial Recycle.......................................... 115.97 tons • C&D (Construction/Demolition Debris) .............. 22.61 tons • Used Oil............................................................. 327 gallons • Used Oil Filters.................................................... 77 • There were 13 Residential and Commercial cart violations issued in August • There were 21 Leaf & Limb Program violations issued in August by public works staff.
• There were 6 requests for the off-season residential Leaf & Limb collection service offered by Bertolotti Disposal in August.

STREETS SERVICES:
• Responded to 34 customer service requests.
• Responded to 326 Underground Service Alerts (USA’s)
• Repaired 11 streetlights
• Cleaned all storm drain pump lots
• Installed level control at Riverview storm drain lift station • Cleaned 24,520 feet of storm drain pipeline.
• Cleaned 1 dry well.
• Cleaned 8 DI’s
• Cleaned 8 French Drains
• Cleaned 4 storm drain lift stations
• Responded to 5 blight and graffiti removal locations, Total weight, 10,810 lbs. • Picked up numerous illegal dumps.
• Assisted Code abatement warrant cleanup, Whitmore/Mitchell • Cleaned Eastgate right away. 9 team members, 24 hours each. Total of 216 hours.
• Replaced underground streetlight wire that was stolen on the bike path Moore Road n/o Service Road

• Patched 117 potholes.
• Responded to 15 tree calls.

Streets Division maintenance is performed by one (1) Supervisor, two (2) Senior Maintenance Workers, six (6) Streets Maintenance Operators, one (1) Street Sweeper Operator, and two (2) part-time Streets/Code Enforcement Maintenance Workers.

WASTEWATER (WRRF):
• Responded to 6 customer service requests and 55 sewer issues, during working hours and after hours.
• Staff responded to 3 Smart Cover alerts & alarms that prevented Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO’s).
• Serviced or Repaired:
• Lift Stations – 13
• WWTP Equipment – 32
• Main line sewer plugs – 1
• Aerators – 0
• Staff inspected the forced main to Turlock.
• Staff cleaned 49,472 feet of sewer main line.
• Staff CCTV inspected 1,608 feet of main sewer line. Sewer inspection is halted due to camera failures and needing replacements. • Staff continues the process of updating the Wastewater Discharge Report (WDR), and Sewer Master Plan (SMP). Staff collected data and attended meetings regarding the Ceres Water Resource Recovery Facility upgrades.
• Staff oversaw and assisted with installing a new irrigation Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for the new irrigation pump at the WRRF. • Staff installed a sampling port on the discharge piping of the headworks. This will enable samples to be drawn from the pipe instead of the wet well, producing a more complete sample with less cleaning of equipment required.
• Staff responded to 289 USA requests, preventing contractors and other utilities from damaging city infrastructure.
• City of Turlock sewer usage charge for the month of July:
$122,900.71
• City of Modesto sewer usage charge for the month of May:
$147,941.51, June: $148,273.70, & July: $152,886.44
• Effluent Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 110 mg/L.
• The Wastewater Treatment Plant treated and disposed of 75.08 MG (Million Gallons) of wastewater with an average of 2.42 MGD

(Million Gallons per Day).

Ceres Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collections System operations and maintenance are performed by one (1) Supervisor, one (1) Administrative Analyst, two (2) Sr. Wastewater Operators, two (2) Operator II, two (2) Operator I, and two (2) Operators in Training. Wastewater has one (1) open position. o Operator Santana Segura resigned to accept a position at a nearby City.

WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE:

Water, Department 35
• August 2026, well production was 89.70 million gallons. • Treated water delivered from SRWA was 155 million gallons. • Average daily water use for August was 2.9 million gallons per day. • Water staff responded to 15 customer service requests. • Water staff responded to 75 Underground Service Alerts (USA) markings. • Meter statistics and repairs:
• Meters in water distribution system: 11,921
• Meters/radios serviced: 84
• Meters replaced: 46
• Meters upgraded from ¾”, 5/8” to 1”: 12
• Total valves in water distribution system: 4,402
• Blow-offs and hydrants flushed: 3
• Service line leaks: 1
• Service lines replaced: 1
• Hydrants replaced or reset: 2
• Water quality samples taken: 52
The 6th Street water main replacement and the transmission line extension on Hatch Road are still underway.

Water Conservation, Department 36
• August 2026 calculated residential gallons used per person per day: 97 gallons.
• The annual average is 68.72 gallons per person per day. • Responded to 18 water conservation service requests.

• The water portal has 526 residents registered, which is 9 more than the previous month.
• Issued courtesy notifications: 108
• Performed 0 water audits.
• Delivered 106 water waste warnings and issued 2 water waste fines. • Rebates issued: Dishwasher: 1, Smart Irrigation: 0, ULF Toilets: 0, washing machine: 1, and Turf Replacements: 1
• Total Rebates YTD: 45
In previous reports, staff have reported water production data compared to a target-based use capped total objective of 3,591 million gallons. The state has shifted away from target-based use and moved to what is called objective-based use. Under the “Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life” regulations, urban water suppliers are now mandated to calculate an Urban Water Use Objective (UWUO). The UWUO is a water efficiency target set by the state to help cities and water suppliers use water more wisely. It tells each agency how much water they should be using based on local conditions like population, climate, and land use. The chart below compares 2026 production data to date with the most recent UWUO.

Water system maintenance is performed by one (1) Superintendent, one (1) Supervisor, one (1) Administrative Analyst, two (2) Senior Water Operators, eleven (11) Water Distribution Operators, two (2) Field Service Technicians, and one (1) Water Conservation Officer.

Reasons for Recommendation:

N/A
Fiscal Impacts:

N/A
Existing Policy / Relationship to the Strategic Plan:

N/A
Policy Alternatives:

N/A
Interdepartmental Coordination
N/A
Public Participation:

N/A
Environmental Review:

N/A
Steps Following Approval:

N/A
Attachments:

None

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: October 12, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Steve Williams, Interim City Manager
Contact: Michael Beltran, City Engineer, [email protected] Subject: Resolution
Approving Project Agreement #3 to the Master Consultant Agreement with Crawford & Associates, Inc. for Construction Observation and Materials Testing Services for the Richland Avenue Reconstruction Project, Project No. 2536 and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Agreement
Recommended Council Action:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution:

1. Approving a Project Agreement to the Master Consultant Agreement dated July 14, 2025, with Crawford & Associates, Inc. for construction observation and materials testing services for the Richland Avenue Reconstruction Project, Project No. 2536, in an amount not to exceed $44,256.79; and

2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the Project Agreement and any related documents necessary to complete the work.

Background:

The Richland Avenue Reconstruction Project will reconstruct Richland Avenue between Hatch Road and Herndon Avenue. The project includes pavement rehabilitation using full-depth reclamation with cement, asphalt paving, storm-drain improvements, trafficsignal modifications, street lighting, signage and striping, and reconstruction of curb, gutter, sidewalks, curb ramps, and driveway approaches to meet applicable accessibility requirements.

The City Council previously awarded the construction contract to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. in the amount of $3,155,214.65. The Council also authorized a 10% construction contingency of $315,521.46 and an additional 2.5%, or $78,880.37, for City staff time and construction-support services. The total authorized construction-phase

budget is $3,549,616.48.

On July 14, 2025, the City entered into a Master Consultant Agreement with Crawford & Associates, Inc. for professional consulting services. The Master Consultant Agreement allows the City to authorize individual assignments through Project Agreements that establish the project-specific scope of services, schedule, and compensation.

Construction observation and materials testing are necessary to document that the contractor's work and incorporated materials comply with the approved plans, specifications, applicable standards, and other project requirements.

Crawford & Associates, Inc. submitted a proposal dated September 14, 2026, to provide construction observation and materials testing services during construction of the Richland Avenue Reconstruction Project. Staff proposes incorporating Crawford's scope of services and fee proposal into a Project Agreement issued pursuant to the Master Consultant Agreement dated July 14, 2025.

Crawford's proposed scope includes the following services:
• Project management, review of testing results, and preparation of daily field reports;
• Observation and testing of full-depth reclamation with cement; • Earthwork, trench-backfill, aggregate-base, moisture, and compaction testing; • Verification of cement application rates, pulverization depth, and reclaimedmaterial uniformity; • Concrete sampling and testing, including slump, temperature, air content, and preparation of compressive-strength specimens;
• Verification of reinforcing-steel placement and review of concrete batch tickets and mix designs;
• Sampling and testing of concrete aggregates; and
• Field-density testing of hot-mix asphalt.

Crawford will prepare daily field reports and applicable test results for the City's project team. The reports will identify testing locations, compliance status, observed deficiencies, and corrective actions when required. Crawford will also provide a final summary letter upon request at the completion of the project.

The services will be performed on an as-needed and as-scheduled basis in coordination with the construction contractor. Crawford's proposed fee is $44,256.79. Because the actual level of effort will depend on the contractor's schedule, construction activities, and required testing, the Project Agreement will be administered on a time-and-materials basis for an amount not to exceed $44,256.79 without further written authorization from the City.

Reasons for Recommendation:

Approval of the Project Agreement will provide the City with qualified construction observation and materials testing services necessary to verify compliance with the project plans and specifications. Independent testing and documentation will assist the City in identifying nonconforming work, obtaining timely corrective action, maintaining complete project records, and protecting the City's investment in the roadway improvements.

Crawford & Associates, Inc. has the qualified personnel, laboratory capabilities, and relevant experience necessary to perform the required services. Using a Project Agreement under the existing Master Consultant Agreement provides a defined scope, compensation limit, and contractual framework for the work.

Fiscal Impacts:

The proposed Project Agreement with Crawford & Associates, Inc. is for an amount not to exceed $44,256.79
The Project Agreement will be funded from the previously authorized $78,880.37 allowance for City staff time and construction-support services. After approval of the Project Agreement, approximately $34,623.58 will remain available for other City staff time and construction-support costs.

Project funding is available in the following accounts:
• 27195.800500 (2536) - Measure L Local Roads
• 27795.800500 (2536) - Senate Bill 1/Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account
No additional budget amendment or General Fund contribution is required for the proposed Project Agreement.

Existing Policy / Relationship to the Strategic Plan:

The recommended action is consistent with the City's Capital Improvement Program and supports the City's strategic objectives of maintaining safe and reliable public infrastructure, improving roadway conditions, and responsibly managing public funds.

Policy Alternatives:

The City Council may consider the following alternatives:

1. Decline to approve the Project Agreement and direct staff to obtain services from another qualified firm. This alternative could delay construction testing and affect the project schedule.

2. Direct City staff to perform some or all of the services. City staff does not have all of the specialized laboratory resources, certifications, or availability necessary to perform the proposed scope.

3. Approve the Project Agreement with a revised scope or compensation amount.

Reducing the scope could limit the City's ability to verify compliance with the project plans and specifications
Interdepartmental Coordination
The Engineering Division will administer the Project Agreement and coordinate Crawford's services with the construction contractor. The Finance Department will process invoices and monitor expenditures against the approved project budget.

Public Participation:

The Richland Avenue Reconstruction Project was publicly advertised through the City's competitive bidding process. Approval of this Project Agreement does not require a separate public hearing. The proposed action will be considered at a publicly noticed City Council meeting, during which members of the public may provide comments Environmental Review:

Approval of construction observation and materials testing services is an administrative action related to the previously approved Richland Avenue Reconstruction Project and does not authorize any physical change beyond the work already approved for the project. Therefore, no additional environmental review is required for this Project Agreement.

Steps Following Approval:

Following City Council approval, staff will finalize the Project Agreement, obtain the required signatures and insurance documentation, and issue authorization for Crawford & Associates, Inc. to begin services.

Attachments:

Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - Project Agreement

ATTACHMENT A

RESOLUTION
APPROVING PROJECT AGREEMENT #3 TO THE MASTER CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH CRAWFORD & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION

OBSERVATION AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES FOR THE RICHLAND AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 2536 AND AUTHORIZING

THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT

THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Ceres
WHEREAS, the City of Ceres is undertaking the Richland Avenue Reconstruction Project, Project No. 2536, between Hatch Road and Herndon Avenue; and WHEREAS, the project includes full-depth reclamation with cement, asphalt paving, storm-drain improvements, traffic-signal modifications, street lighting, signage and striping, and reconstruction of curb, gutter, sidewalks, curb ramps, and driveway approaches; and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2025, the City entered into a Master Consultant Agreement with Crawford & Associates, Inc. for professional consulting services; and WHEREAS, Crawford & Associates, Inc. submitted a proposal dated September 14, 2026, to provide construction observation and materials testing services for the Richland Avenue Reconstruction Project; and
WHEREAS, the proposed services include project management and reporting; observation and testing of full-depth reclamation with cement; earthwork, aggregatebase, trench-backfill, moisture, and compaction testing; concrete sampling and testing; and field-density testing of hot-mix asphalt; and
WHEREAS, the City requires these services to document that the contractor's work and incorporated materials comply with the approved plans, specifications, applicable Caltrans standards, and other project requirements; and WHEREAS, Crawford & Associates, Inc. has proposed to perform the services on a time-and-materials basis for an amount not to exceed $44,256.79; and WHEREAS, funding for the Project Agreement is available within the previously authorized construction-support budget for Project No. 2536, and no additional budget amendment or General Fund contribution is required.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ceres does hereby approve Project Agreement #3 to the Master Consultant Agreement with

Crawford & Associates, Inc. for Construction Observation and Materials Testing Services for the Richland Avenue Reconstruction Project, Project No. 2536, and authorizes the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Ceres at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of October 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:
________________________________
Javier Lopez, Mayor
___________________________________
Fallon Martin, City Clerk

PROJECT AGREEMENT No. 3

TO THE MASTER AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES

FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS
Providing: Construction Observation and Materials Testing described in Exhibit A Professional Consultant Services for
City of Ceres Engineering Department
Project – Richland Avenue Reconstruction (2536)
This Project Agreement is made this 12th day of October 2026, by and between the City of Ceres, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as “CITY”, and Crawford & Associates, Inc., a professional consulting firm, hereinafter referred to as “CONSULTANT”. CITY and CONSULTANT may collectively be referred to as “Parties” or individually as “Party”. There are no other Parties to this Project Agreement.

RECITALS
A. Following a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) process to select qualified professional consulting firms to perform services for the City on an as needed basis for various engineering specialties, the Parties entered into a Master Agreement for Professional Consultant Services for Capital Projects (“Master Agreement”) on July 14, 2025.

B. City seeks to hire an independent contractor to perform geotechnical engineering investigation services to assist the City with the Richland Avenue Reconstruction (the “Project”).

C. Consultant has made a proposal to the City to provide such professional engineering services for the Project. A description of the services Consultant proposes to provide is included in the Scope of Services in Exhibit A (“Services”). City desires to retain Consultant to perform the Services, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Master Agreement, and the Amendment.

D. The Parties have outlined the schedule or timeline for providing the Services (“Performance Schedule”), which shall be included in Scope of Services in Exhibit A. The final schedule shall be adjusted for a start date no sooner than the Effective Date of this Agreement.

E. The Parties have outlined the rates and method of payment to consultant for its performance of the Services under the Master Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and covenants set forth below, the Parties agree as follows:

ATTACHMENT B

PROJECT AGREEMENT NO. 3

BETWEEN CITY OF CERES AND
CRAWFORD & ASSOCIATES INC.

AGREEMENT
Section 1. Recitals. The recitals set forth above (“Recitals”) are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into and made part of this Agreement by this reference. In the event of any inconsistency between the Recitals and Section 1 through 14 of this Agreement, Sections 1 through 14 shall prevail.

Section 2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall stay in effect until the satisfactory completion of the Services as further described in Exhibit A, but in no case more than one (1) year.

Section 3. Effective Date. This Agreement shall only become effective once all the Parties have executed the Agreement.

Section 4. Incorporation of Master Agreement. The Parties hereby incorporate all terms, conditions, and exhibits contained in the Master Agreement and the Amendment, subject to the limitation that if there are any inconsistencies between the terms of this Agreement and those contained in the Master Agreement and the Amendment, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.

Section 5. Services. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant shall provide City the Services described in Exhibit A. Any request for Services not included in Exhibit A will be considered a request for additional or modified Services (“Modification” or “Modifications”). Consultant shall not perform a Modification nor receive additional compensation for any Modification of the Services unless the Parties agree otherwise in a writing executed by both Parties.

Section 6. Compensation. City shall pay Consultant according to the rates and timing set forth in the Master Agreement. City’s total compensation to Consultant shall be on a time and materials, not to exceed sum of forty four thousand two hundred fifty six dollars and seventy nine cents ($44,256.79) (“Maximum Payment”) unless the Parties mutually agree to a Modification in writing otherwise.

Section 7. Notice to Proceed. Consultant shall not commence the performance of the Services until it has been given notice by City in accordance with Section 9 of the Master Agreement (“Notice to Proceed”). The Performance Schedule shall be adjusted for a start date no sooner than the Notice to Proceed or execution of this Agreement, whichever comes later.

Section 8. Time of Performance. Consultant warrants that it will commence performance of the Services within thirty (30) calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and

ATTACHMENT B

PROJECT AGREEMENT NO. 3

BETWEEN CITY OF CERES AND
CRAWFORD & ASSOCIATES INC.

shall conform to the Performance Schedule. The time of performance is a material term of this Agreement relied on by City in entering into this Agreement.

Section 9. Assurance of Performance. If, at any time, City believes Consultant may not be adequately performing its obligations under this Agreement or may fail to complete the Services as required by this Agreement, City may submit a written request to Consultant for written assurances of performance and a plan to correct observed deficiencies in Consultant's performance. Failure to provide written assurances subsequent to such written request, constitutes grounds to declare a breach under this Agreement.

Section 10. Liability of City. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, in no event shall City be liable, regardless of whether any claim is based on contract or tort, for any special, consequential, indirect or incidental damages, including, but not limited to, lost profits or revenue, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the Services performed in connection with this Agreement.

Section 11. Exhibits. All “Exhibits” referred to below or attached to herein are by this reference incorporated into this Agreement.

Exhibit Designation Exhibit Title
Exhibit A: Scope of Services
Section 12. Notices. Any notice or communication required hereunder between City and Consultant must be in writing, and may be given either personally, by electronic mail (“email”) (with original forwarded by regular U.S. Mail), by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested), or by Federal Express, UPS or other similar couriers providing overnight delivery. If personally delivered, a notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given when delivered to the Party to whom it is addressed. If given by email transmission, a notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given and received upon actual receipt of the entire document by the receiving Party’s email server. Notices transmitted by email after 5:00 p.m. on a normal business day, or on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, shall be deemed to have been given and received on the next normal business day. If given by registered or certified mail, such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given and received on the first to occur of (i) actual receipt by any of the addressees designated below as the party to whom notices are to be sent, or (ii) five (5) days after a registered or certified letter containing such notice, properly addressed, with postage prepaid, is deposited in the United States mail. If given by Federal Express or similar courier, a notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given and received on the date delivered as shown on a receipt issued by the courier. Any Party hereto may at any time, by giving ten (10) days written notice to the other Party hereto, designate any other address in substitution of the address to which such notice or

ATTACHMENT B

PROJECT AGREEMENT NO. 3

BETWEEN CITY OF CERES AND
CRAWFORD & ASSOCIATES INC.

communication shall be given. Such notices or communications shall be given to the Parties at their addresses set forth below:

If to City: City of Ceres
2220 Magnolia Street
Ceres, California, 95307
Attention: City Clerk
Tel: (209) 538-5611
[email protected]
With courtesy copies to: City of Ceres
2220 Magnolia Street
Ceres, California, 95307
Attention: City Engineer
Tel: (209) 538-5792
[email protected]
and White Brenner LLP
1608 T Street
Sacramento, California 95811
Attention: Nubia I. Goldstein, Esq.

Tel: (916) 468-0950
[email protected]
If to Consultant: Crawford & Associates, Inc.
1405 8th Street
Modesto, CA 95354
Attention: Shawn Leyva, PE
Tel: (916) 455-4225
E-Mail: [email protected]
Section 13. Modification/Termination. No alteration, amendment, modification, or termination of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and executed by all of the Parties to this Agreement subject to the requirements set forth in the Master Agreement.

Section 14. General Provisions

14.1. Waiver. No covenant, term, or condition or the breach thereof shall be deemed waived, except by written consent of the Party against whom the waiver is claimed, and any waiver of the breach of any covenant, term, or condition shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other covenant, term, or condition.

ATTACHMENT B

PROJECT AGREEMENT NO. 3

BETWEEN CITY OF CERES AND
CRAWFORD & ASSOCIATES INC.

14.2. Assignment. No Party to this Agreement shall assign, transfer, or otherwise dispose of this Agreement in whole or in part to any individual, firm, or corporation without the prior written consent of the other Party. Subject to the forgoing provisions, this Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the respective successors and assigns of the Parties hereto.

14.3. Authority. All Parties to this Agreement warrant and represent that they have the power and authority to enter into this Agreement and the names, titles, and capacities herein stated on behalf of any entities, persons, states, or firms represented or purported to be represented by such entities, persons, states or firms and that all former requirements necessary or required by the state or federal law in order to enter into the Agreement have been fully complied with. Further, by entering into this Agreement, neither Party hereto shall have breached the terms or conditions of any other contract or agreement to which such Party is obligated, which such breach would have a material effect hereon.

14.4 Drafting and Ambiguities. Each Party acknowledges that it has reviewed this Agreement with its own legal counsel, and based upon the advice of that counsel, freely entered into this Agreement. Each Party has participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement. Any rule of construction that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party does not apply in interpreting this Agreement.

14.5. Severability. If this Agreement in its entirety is determined by a court to be invalid or unenforceable, this Agreement shall automatically terminate as of the date of final entry of judgment. If any provision of this Agreement shall be determined by a court to be invalid and unenforceable, or if any provision of this Agreement is rendered invalid or unenforceable according to the terms of any federal or state statute, which becomes effective after the Effective Date of this Agreement, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect and shall be construed to give effect to the intent of this Agreement.

14.6. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously and in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

14.7. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with its specific references, attachments and exhibits, constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matters hereof, and supersedes any and all prior negotiations, understanding and agreements with respect hereto, whether oral or written.

14.8. Supersedes Prior Agreement. It is the intention of the Parties hereto that this Agreement shall supersede any prior agreements, discussions, commitments, or representations, whether written, electronic or oral, between the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.

ATTACHMENT B

PROJECT AGREEMENT NO. 3

BETWEEN CITY OF CERES AND
CRAWFORD & ASSOCIATES INC.

14.8. Mandatory and Permissive. “Shall” and “will” and “agrees” are mandatory. “May” and “can” are permissive.

14.9. Successors and Assigns. All representations, covenants, and warranties specifically set forth in this Agreement, by or on behalf of, or for the benefit of, any or all of the Parties hereto, shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of such Party, its successors and assigns.

14.10. Headings. Headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be considered in construing this Agreement.

14.11. Attorney’s Fees and Costs. If any action at law or in equity not resolved pursuant to Section 34 of the Master Agreement, including action for declaratory relief, is brought to enforce or interpret provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs, which may be set by the court in the same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose, in addition to any other relief to which such Party may be entitled.

14.12. Necessary Acts and Further Assurances. The Parties shall at their own cost and expense execute and deliver such further documents and instruments and shall take such other actions as may be reasonably required or appropriate to evidence or carry out the intent and purposes of this Agreement.

14.13. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in this Agreement for each covenant and term of a condition herein.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE.]

ATTACHMENT B

PROJECT AGREEMENT NO. 3

BETWEEN CITY OF CERES AND
CRAWFORD & ASSOCIATES INC.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the dates indicated below.

Dated: ______________________, 2026 Dated:______________________, 2026 CITY OF CERES, a municipal corporation
By____________________________
Signature
Steve Williams, Interim City Manager
Name and Title

CONSULTANT
By_____________________________
Signature
Shawn Leyva, PE, Principal
Name and Title

APPROVED AS TO FORM
_______________________________
Nubia I. Goldstein, City Attorney

ATTACHMENT B

Main:
(916) 455-4225
Corporate Office:
4701 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822
www.crawford-inc.com
September 14, 2026
Crawford File No. 25-1508.1
Construction Observation and Material Testing Services
Richland Avenue Rehabilatation Project
Ceres, CA
Crawford & Associates, Inc. (Crawford) is pleased to submit this proposal to provide construction observation, and materials testing services for the Richland Avenue Rehabilitation Project Between Hatch Road to Herndon Avenue, located in Ceres, California.

The purpose of our services is to perform inspection and testing during the construction of Richland Avevune pavement rehabilation through full depth reclamation with cement, reconstruction of curb, gutter, sidewalks, curb ramps, and driveway approaches as well as general street improvements., providing the Owner, City of Ceres, with accurate field data and documentation to evaluate compliance with the approved project plans and specifications. We appreciate the opportunity to support the successful delivery of this project and to serve as a member of the Project Team.

This proposal outlines our understanding of the project, the scope of services to be provided, and an estimate of our professional fees.

PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
We understand that the project will consist of road way rehabilitation through full depth reclamation with cement (FDR-C) on Richland Avenue between Hatch Road to Herndon Avenue.

As well as storm drain improvements, traffic signal modifications, street lighting, signage and striping, asphalt paving, reonstruction of curb, gutter, sidewalks, curb ramps, and driveway approaches that are ADA compliant. This project falls under the jurisdiction of City of Ceres.

Our understanding of the project is based on our experience with similar projects and a cursory review of the below documents.
• Project Drawing titled “Richland Avenue Reconstruction” By Michael R. Beltran with City of Ceres dated 07/30/26.
• Project Specifications titled “Bid Item Specifications”

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Crawford will perform the following services in accordance with the Caltrans Standard Specifications Section 30-4 and the ASTM D1557 Test Method.

Task 1: Project Management and Reporting
Crawford will provide overall project management, including assignment of certified personnel per project requirements. All Daily Field Reports (DFRs) and test results will be reviewed for accuracy and completeness. Any deficiencies or nonconformances will be immediately communicated to the Resident Engineer (RE) or client representative for resolution.

EXHIBIT A ATTACHMENT B ATTACHMENT B

Construction Observation and Material Testing Services September 14, 2026 Richland Avenue Rehabilatation Project Crawford File No. 25-1508.1 Ceres, CA
Reports will be prepared in accordance with the Caltrans Construction Manual, identifying test locations, conformance status, and corrective actions when required.

Task 2: Full Depth Recycling, Earthwork Observation and Testing Crawford will perform field observation and in-place density testing for structural backfill and trench compaction for the proposed drainiage inlet, and aggregate base placement for the proposed sidewalk in-fills in accordance with Caltrans Section 19 (Earthwork) and Section 26 (Aggregate Bases). Sampling and testing will confirm compliance with the approved project plans, specifications, and geotechnical recommendations.

Sampling and testing of aggregate base materials will be performed at the point of delivery or stockpile to verify compliance with Caltrans Section 26 (Aggregate Bases). Testing may include gradation, sand equivalent, and relative compaction evaluation to confirm material quality and conformance with Caltrans Standard Specifications.

Crawford will perform field inspection and testing for trench backfill, bedding materials, and utility installations. Testing will include density, compaction, and moisture control verification in accordance with Caltrans Specifications and project specifications.

Crawford will perform field observation and testing for full-depth reclamation with cement (FDRC) operations in accordance with Caltrans Section 30 (Reclaimed Pavement). Testing will include verification of cement application rates, in-place moisture-density (compaction) testing of the reclaimed base layer, and monitoring of pulverization depth and gradation to confirm uniformity of the reclaimed material. Additional testing may include curing compound application verification and compressive strength testing of field-cured specimens to confirm the treated base achieves the required strength and compliance with the approved project plans, specifications, and geotechnical recommendations.

Task 3: Concrete Sampling and Testing
Concrete sampling and testing will be performed in accordance with Caltrans Section 90 (Portland Cement Concrete). Field technicians will perform slump, temperature, and air content tests, and prepare compressive strength specimens for laboratory testing. Reinforcing steel will be verified for type, size, spacing, and placement per Caltrans Section 52 (Reinforcement). Concrete batch tickets and mix designs will be reviewed for compliance with project requirements and the approved Job Mix Formula (JMF).

Crawford will perform sampling of concrete aggregates at the batch plant to verify conformance with Caltrans Section 90 (Portland Cement Concrete) and applicable Caltrans Standard Specifications. Testing will be conducted to evaluate aggregate gradation, cleanliness, and compliance with quality standards. Samples will be collected in coordination with plant operations and tested in accordance with Caltrans procedures to ensure suitability for use in project concrete production.

Task 4: Hot Mix Asphalt Testing
Field density testing only of HMA will be performed in accordance with Caltrans Section 39 (Hot Mix Asphalt). Nuclear gauge density testing will confirm conformance with compaction

EXHIBIT A ATTACHMENT B ATTACHMENT B

Construction Observation and Material Testing Services September 14, 2026 Richland Avenue Rehabilatation Project Crawford File No. 25-1508.1 Ceres, CA
requirements. This scope does not include JMF compliance testing of asphalt materials. This service can be providedfor an additional cost.

DELIVERABLES
• Daily Field Reports with any applicable test data test will be reviewed by a Crawford project manager and provided to the project team at a minimum on a weekly basis. • When requested, at the completion of the project Crawford & Associates will provide one (1) final summery letter of our services.

Crawford will provide all necessary personnel, subconsultants, standard equipment, and time to complete the project as requested by City of Ceres.

FEES
Based on our construction experience and the project size, visits for testing and observation will likely vary between half-day to a full-day. The costs are based on our experience with similar projects. Actual costs will depend on the actual construction schedule, process, and number of tests required. Based on our experience, our fee could be as much as 35% lower or higher than our estimate due to contractor’s actual scheduling, size of crews, construction delays, expanded scope and other items not known at this time.

We will only invoice you for the time required to complete the project. We will notify you in a timely manner if we expect to exceed the estimated fee due to contractor’s schedule or required retesting.

Over-time rates (rate x 1.5) may apply for site visits requested before 7:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m.; site visits requested with less than 24-hours notice; and same-day schedule changes. Site visits on Sundays or holidays will be billed at the straight-time hourly rate times two.

Crawford will perform the construction observation and materials testing services for the estimated fee of $44,256.79, in accordance with the attached rate schedule. A detailed fee estimate is attached.

ASSUMPTIONS
• This project will be subject to the California Prevailing Wage Law (determination no. NC-63-3-9-2025-1).
• We assume the project schedule will be based on an 8-hour workday, five days a week, Monday through Friday including travel time. Weekends, swing shifts and night shifts are not anticipated.
• The anticipated work will be conducted during typical construction hours of 6:00am to 4:00 pm.
• Non-standard equipment such as ladders, man lifts, et will be provided by others. • These services do not include geotechnical engineering consultation or design services, should these services be needed, they can be provided at an additional fee.

AUTHORIZATION

EXHIBIT A ATTACHMENT B ATTACHMENT B

Construction Observation and Material Testing Services September 14, 2026 Richland Avenue Rehabilatation Project Crawford File No. 25-1508.1 Ceres, CA
Crawford & Associates, Inc. will provide services in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in our standard professional services agreement. If the client requires the use of an alternate form of contract or agreement, please note that additional time may be needed for internal and legal review prior to authorization and commencement of services.

SCHEDULING AND AVAILABILITY
All materials testing and special inspection services will be provided on an as-needed, asscheduled basis. Scheduling of field services is subject to availability and must be coordinated in advance through our dispatch team.

Scheduling requests are accepted Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM, excluding observed holidays. Requests received during these hours will be processed for the following business day, unless otherwise confirmed.

We recommend submitting requests as early as possible to ensure availability and adequate planning for your project needs, with a minimum 24 hours’ advanced notice. To insure requests are received and processed in a timely manner, please include the following on all email requests.

Scheduling email contacts:
• Dispatch Team: [email protected]
• Office Main Line: Sac – 916-455-4225
• Project Manager, Amando Castro / (916) 835-0714 / [email protected]

CLOSING
Crawford & Associates appreciates the opportunity to present this proposal to provide materials testing and special inspection services for this project. We are fully committed to delivering exceptional results and building a partnership that will continue to add value far into the future.

Sincerely,
Amando Castro Stephen Plauson, PE, GE
Senior Engineer Senior Project Manager
Attachments: Fee Itemization

EXHIBIT A ATTACHMENT B ATTACHMENT B

Richland Avenue Rehabilitation Project Between Hatch Road to Herndon Road Principal *Senior Project Manager *Construction Services Director *Project Manager IIProject Manager ISenior Engineer IISenior Engineer ISenior GeologistProject Engineer III / Geologist IIIProject Engineer II / Geologist IIProject Engineer I / Geologist IStaff Engineer / GeologistDrafterProject CoordinatorSpecial InspectorSenior TechnicianStaff TechnicianSpecial Inspector I (Masonry) **Special Inspector II (Welding) **Laborer Technician **Soils/Asphalt Technician **Concrete Technician **Anticipated Salary Increase Crawford Staff TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Initial Hourly Rate $64.90 $71.90 $70.33 $66.99 $61.60 $61.00 $57.42 $50.50 $47.60 $44.92 $41.33 $33.79 $32.50 $40.00 $38.00 $33.50 $30.50 $58.00 $53.75 $38.75 $51.25 $47.00 $99.52 Fringe Benefits 76.88% $49.90 $55.28 $54.07 $51.50 $47.36 $46.90 $44.14 $38.82 $36.59 $34.53 $31.77 $25.98 $24.99 $30.75 $29.21 $25.75 $23.45 $44.59 $41.32 $29.79 $39.40 $36.13 $76.51 Overhead 126.37% $82.01 $90.86 $88.88 $84.66 $77.84 $77.09 $72.56 $63.82 $60.15 $56.77 $52.23 $42.70 $41.07 $50.55 $48.02 $42.33 $38.54 $73.29 $67.92 $48.97 $64.76 $59.39 $125.76 G&A 20.00% $12.98 $14.38 $14.07 $13.40 $12.32 $12.20 $11.48 $10.10 $9.52 $8.98 $8.27 $6.76 $6.50 $8.00 $7.60 $6.70 $6.10 $11.60 $10.75 $7.75 $10.25 $9.40 $19.90 Fixed Fee 10% $20.98 $23.24 $22.73 $21.65 $19.91 $19.72 $18.56 $16.32 $15.39 $14.52 $13.36 $10.92 $10.51 $12.93 $12.28 $10.83 $9.86 $18.75 $17.37 $12.53 $16.57 $15.19 $32.17 Hourly Rate $230.77 $255.66 $250.08 $238.20 $219.03 $216.90 $204.17 $179.57 $169.25 $159.72 $146.96 $120.15 $115.56 $142.23 $135.12 $119.12 $108.45 $206.23 $191.12 $137.79 $182.23 $167.12 $353.86 TASK 1
Project Management 2.00 4.00 10.00 10.00 26.00 $ 5,074.48 $ - $ 5,074.48 Task 1 - Hours 2.00 0.00 4.00 0.00 10.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 26.00 $ 5,074.48 $ - $ 5,074.48 TASK 2 FDR Compaction Testing #REF! #REF!
Richland Avenue (eight - 8 hour visits) 4.00 8.00 16.00 64.00 92.00 $ 15,558.54 $ 8,136.00 $ 23,694.54 Asphalt Compction Testing 0.00 $ - $ - $ -

0.00 $ - $ - $ -

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Task 2 - Hours 0.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8.00 0.00 0.00 16.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 64.00 0.00 92.00 $ 15,558.54 $ 8,136.00 $ 23,694.54 TASK 3 Concrete #REF! #REF!
Concrete Sampling and Testing (two - 4 hour visits) 1.00 2.00 8.00 11.00 $ 1,696.09 $ 64.00 $ 1,760.09 Travel time and Sample Transport (two - 2hr round trips) 2.00 2.00 $ 216.90 $ - $ 216.90 Task 3 - Hours 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8.00 13.00 $ 1,696.09 $ 64.00 $ 1,760.09 TASK 4 HMA Compaction Testing #REF! #REF!
Richland Avenue (two - 10 hour visits) 2.00 2.00 20.00 24.00 $ 3,843.77 $ 534.00 $ 4,377.77 Task 4 - Hours 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.00 24.00 $ 3,843.77 $ 534.00 $ 4,377.77 Subtotal- Hours/Tasks 2.00 4.00 4.00 0.00 10.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 21.00 10.00 0.00 22.00 0.00 40.00 0.00 64.00 28.00 205.00 $ 35,168.93
Overtime and Graveyard Charges May Apply $ 8,734.00
(*) Indicates Key Staff ANTICIPATED SALARY INCREASE: $ 353.86 (**) Indicates Prevailing Wage Classifications TOTAL ESTIMATED FEE: $ 44,256.79 OTHER DIRECT COSTS:

LABOR COST:

Crawford & Associates, Inc. - Tasks and Descriptions
9/14/2026

HOURS PER TASKLABOR COST PER TASKOTHER DIRECT COSTSTOTAL COST PER TASK

EXHIBIT A ATTACHMENT B ATTACHMENT B

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: October 12, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Steve Williams, Interim City Manager
Contact: Joshua Casas, Public Works Superintendent, [email protected] Subject: Resolution
Approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Vehicle Replacements and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute Necessary Purchase Orders for Procurement
Recommended Council Action:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Vehicle Replacements and authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute Necessary Purchase Orders for procurement in the total amount of $785,137.00, funded through the City’s Fleet Replacement Fund, Account 61020.051100, and authorize staff to proceed with the procurement of the identified replacement vehicles and equipment in accordance with the City’s purchasing requirements.

Background:

The City maintains a Fleet Replacement Fund to provide a dedicated funding source for the replacement of aging vehicles and equipment used by City departments. During the annual budget process, funding is allocated to support the planned replacement of fleet assets as they reach the end of their useful service life. This approach allows the City to maintain reliable equipment and reduce the risk of service interruptions caused by aging or unreliable vehicles.

For Fiscal Year 2026/27, staff have identified 11 vehicles and pieces of equipment for replacement. The proposed replacements include three (3) Ford Explorers, one (1) Ford F-150 pickup truck, two (2) Ford F-250 pickup trucks, one (1) Ford Ranger, one (1) Chevy Silverado EV, one (1) Toro Z Master 7500 mower, one (1) Ford F-650 dump truck, and one (1) Ford F-550 dump truck.

The proposed replacements are intended to maintain the City's ability to provide daily operations and public services with properly equipped and dependable vehicles and equipment.

Reasons for Recommendation:

The proposed fleet replacements are part of the City's planned fleet replacement program and are intended to replace vehicles and equipment that have reached the point where replacement is necessary or appropriate based on their age, condition, service requirements, and continued operational use.

The proposed purchases include vehicles and equipment used to support a variety of City operations. Replacing these assets will help maintain reliable transportation and equipment for staff performing essential services throughout the community.

The Fleet Replacement Fund provides the City with a mechanism to plan for these purchases rather than relying on emergency or unplanned replacement funding when vehicles become unreliable or unusable.

Approval of the proposed replacements will allow staff to proceed with the procurement process for the identified FY2027 fleet assets. Individual purchases will be completed in accordance with applicable City purchasing requirements.

Fiscal Impacts:

The total estimated cost of the FY2027 fleet replacements is $785,137.00. Funding is identified in the Fleet Replacement Fund, Account 61020.051100.

The FY2027 fleet replacement schedule provided by staff reallocates $785,137.00 within the account for the identified replacement vehicles and equipment, resulting in a net change of $0 to the overall account.

Existing Policy / Relationship to the Strategic Plan:

The proposed fleet replacements support the City's goal of providing quality services to meet community needs by ensuring that City employees have properly equipped and reliable vehicles and equipment necessary to perform their assigned duties.

Maintaining an effective fleet replacement program also supports responsible asset management by allowing the City to plan for the replacement of aging equipment and reduce reliance on vehicles and equipment that may become increasingly costly or unreliable to maintain.

Policy Alternatives:

The Council may choose to approve the proposed FY2027 fleet replacement program in the amount of $785,137.00 and allow staff to proceed with procurement. This will allow the City to replace identified fleet assets and maintain reliable equipment for City operations.

The Council may elect not to approve some or all of the proposed replacements. This would require staff to continue operating the existing vehicles and equipment or defer replacement until a future fiscal year, potentially increasing maintenance costs and the risk of equipment downtime.

Council may provide alternative direction regarding the number, type, or timing of fleet replacements. Staff would return with revised recommendations based on Council direction.

Interdepartmental Coordination
The Public Works Department and Finance Department coordinate on the City's fleet replacement program, including identification of replacement needs, available funding, budget allocations, and procurement.

Public Participation:

N/A
Environmental Review:

N/A
Steps Following Approval:

Upon City Council approval, staff will proceed with the procurement of the approved FY2027 fleet replacements in accordance with the City's purchasing requirements and available Fleet Replacement Fund appropriations.

Individual purchase orders and procurement documents will be processed as required based on the applicable purchasing thresholds and procurement method.

Attachments:

Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - Quotes

ATTACHMENT A

RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 VEHICLE REPLACEMENTS AND

AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE NECESSARY

PURCHASE ORDERS FOR PROCUREMENT

THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Ceres
WHEREAS, the City of Ceres maintains a Fleet Replacement Fund to provide funding for the planned replacement of aging vehicles and equipment necessary to support City operations and the delivery of public services; and WHEREAS, as part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget process, City staff identified eleven vehicles and pieces of equipment requiring replacement as part of the City's fleet replacement program; and
WHEREAS, the proposed replacements include Ford Explorer vehicles, Ford F150 and F-250 pickup trucks, Ford Rangers, a Chevy Silverado EV, a Toro ZMaster 7500 mower, a Ford F650 dump truck, and a Ford F550 dump truck, with a total estimated replacement cost of $785,137.00; and
WHEREAS, funding for the proposed fleet replacements is provided through the City's Fleet Replacement Fund, Account No. 61020.051100, with the proposed budget allocation resulting in no net change to the overall Fleet Replacement Fund account; and
WHEREAS, replacement of these vehicles and equipment will assist the City in maintaining reliable and properly equipped fleet assets necessary to support daily operations and provide services to the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ceres does hereby approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Vehicle Replacements and authorizes the Interim City Manager to execute necessary purchase orders for procurement.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Ceres at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of October 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:
________________________________
Javier Lopez, Mayor
___________________________________
Fallon Martin, City Clerk

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: October 12, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Steve Williams, Interim City Manager
Contact: Trenton Johnson, Police Chief, [email protected] Subject: Resolution
Authorizing an Application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for a 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Recommended Council Action:

Staff recommends the City Council authorize an application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for a 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Background:

The purpose of this grant is to help law enforcement agencies improve or enhance their law enforcement-related programs or projects. The program allocates funds based on a formula with no match requirement.

Reasons for Recommendation:

The grant will be utilized to provide funding for enhanced training for SWAT, Crisis Negotiation and K9 Teams.

Fiscal Impacts:

There is no impact to the General Fund.

Existing Policy / Relationship to the Strategic Plan:

This approval is in relation to the Government Operations section of the Strategic Plan to “Provide quality services to meet community needs, assuring that the City has helpful, well-trained, properly equipped and sufficient staff…to provide efficient services.”
Policy Alternatives:

Council could choose to not approve the application for this Grant money. Staff would not receive enhanced training as these expenditures have not been budgeted in the 2026-27 FY Budget
Interdepartmental Coordination
N/A
Public Participation:

N/A
Environmental Review:

N/A
Steps Following Approval:

Upon City Council approval, staff will proceed with the application for the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) – 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant allocation.

Attachments:

Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - JAG Grant Certification
Attachment C - JAG Grant Narrative
Attachment D - JAG Grant Budget Summary

ATTACHMENT A

RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR A 2026 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL

JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)

THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Ceres
WHEREAS, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) provides funding to law enforcement agencies to support activities that prevent and control crime and improve the criminal justice system; and WHEREAS, the money received from this grant will fund enhanced training for SWAT, Crisis Negotiation and K9 Teams; and
WHEREAS, there is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ceres does hereby authorize an application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for a 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Ceres City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 12th day of October 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:
________________________________
Javier Lopez, Mayor
___________________________________
Fallon Martin, City Clerk

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program FY 2026 Local Solicitation Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government On behalf of the applicant unit of local government named below, in support of that locality’s application for an award under the FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (“JAG”) Program, and further to 34 U.S.C. § 10153(a), I certify to the Office of Justice Programs (“OJP”), U.S. Department of Justice (“USDOJ”), that all of the following are true and correct:

1. I am the chief executive of the applicant unit of local government named below, and I have the authority to make the following representations on my own behalf as chief executive and on behalf of the applicant unit of local government. I understand that these representations will be relied upon as material in any OJP decision to make an award, under the application described above, to the applicant unit of local government.

2. I certify that no federal funds made available by the award (if any) that OJP makes based on the application described above will be used to supplant local funds but will be used to increase the amounts of such funds that would, in the absence of federal funds, be made available for law enforcement activities.

3. I assure that the application described above (and any amendment to that application) was submitted for review to the governing body of the unit of local government (e.g., city council or county commission), or to an organization designated by that governing body, not less than 30 days before the date of this certification.

4. I assure that, before the date of this certification— (a) the application described above (and any amendment to that application) was made public; and (b) an opportunity to comment on that application (or amendment) was provided to citizens and to neighborhood or community-based organizations, to the extent applicable law or established procedure made such an opportunity available.

5. I assure that, for each fiscal year of the award (if any) that OJP makes based on the application described above, the applicant unit of local government will maintain and report such data, records, and information (programmatic and financial), as OJP may reasonably require.

6. I have carefully reviewed 34 U.S.C. § 10153(a)(5), and, with respect to the programs to be funded by the award (if any), I hereby make the certification required by section 10153(a)(5), as to each of the items specified therein.

7. If the applicant named below is not the unit of local government itself, I certify that it is an instrumentality of the unit of local government and is approved to serve as the applicant and recipient of FY 2026 JAG funding on behalf of the unit of local government.
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Signature of Chief Executive of the Applicant Unit of Date of Certification Local Government
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Printed Name of Chief Executive Title of Chief Executive _
Name of Applicant Unit of Local Government
Rev. August 2026

ATTACHMENT B

I. Description of the Need:

The City of Ceres, located in Stanislaus County, California proposes to use its Category 1 FY26 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) allocation to address critical gaps in officer preparedness and response capabilities driven by staffing shortages and increasing service demands. Ceres Police Department (CPD) currently operates with 18 percent of sworn positions vacant or unfunded, significantly constraining its ability to respond to complex and high-risk incidents. Ceres continues to experience persistent violent and property crime, including 889 property crimes and 191 violent crimes reported in 2024: 2 murders (an increase from 2023), 34 rapes, 44 robberies (13 of which were committed with a firearm), and 111 aggravated assaults (OpenJustice, 2026). In a city with only approximately 49,253 residents, that ranks it in the 37th percentile for safety, making it less safe than 63% of U.S. cities (CrimeGrade.org, 2026).

These conditions require officers to respond to a broader range of incidents with fewer personnel, increasing the need for specialized training in crisis response, tactical operations, and de-escalation. Equipping officers with relevant training and skills to successfully resolve any on-duty demands placed upon them is critical for public safety (Kleygrewe et al., 2022).

Communications, crisis intervention, and community engagement are vital skills for officers to successfully address crime and disorder while building community trust and support, and improvement of training quality and quantity can provide immediate improvement of policing (Police Executive Research Forum, 2022).

Ceres is a resource-constrained jurisdiction. Recent budget shortfalls have required the City to rely on one-time federal funding and reserves to maintain baseline operations, leaving little capacity for investments in officer development. Ceres has limited ability to fund

ATTACHMENT C

specialized training through its general fund, and its citizenry are not in a position to shoulder more costs, as 15.9% of residents live under the poverty line (U.S. Census, 2024). Without further targeted federal funds, CPD is unable to consistently provide the advanced training necessary to ensure safe and effective policing.

CPD’s local allocation of $15,218 (Category 1) will directly address this gap by enabling the department to deliver targeted, high-impact training that will strengthen officer decision-making, improve response to critical incidents, and enhance overall community safety.

II. Project Design and Implementation:

The proposed project will utilize JAG funding to deliver targeted, evidence-informed training to CPD officers in three critical operational areas: 1) crisis negotiation and de-escalation, 2) tactical response, and 3) canine operations. These areas were identified based on departmental needs, incident trends, and coordination with regional justice partners. Rather than broad/generalized training, CPD will prioritize specialized instruction designed to improve officer performance in high-risk, real-world scenarios. Training investments will focus on: 1) Crisis Negotiation and De-Escalation, strengthening officers’ ability to safely resolve incidents involving individuals in crisis, including domestic violence and mental health-related calls; 2) Tactical Response Capabilities, enhancing officer preparedness in rapidly evolving, high-threat situations; and 3) K-9 Deployment Effectiveness, improving search, detection, and suspect apprehension operations. These trainings will be delivered through established, nationally recognized law enforcement training organizations and will incorporate scenario-based instruction, peer exchange, and applied learning.

Specifically, JAG funds will enable: 1) Three officers to participate in the 2027 California Association of Hostage Negotiators (CAHN) Conference, receiving training in sessions such as

ATTACHMENT C

Domestic Violence Offender Typology for Negotiators; Pursuit, Shots Fired, and Stand Off, Rural Residence with Hostages; Negotiating with Army Vet in Crisis, Training Scenario, Leadership on Your CNT/The Role of a Negotiation Liaison Officer; Mental Health and AI; and Recovery and Resilience Following a Critical Incident. CAHN has provided a venue for the exchange of ideas and information within the field of crisis/hostage negotiation for 36 years, stimulating research & the development of new techniques for crisis/hostage negotiators and encouraging the use of improved procedures and methods of negotiation; 2) Three officers to participate in the 2027 California Tactical Officers Association Conference. The California Tactical Officers Association is a non-profit organization that goes beyond standard training through the creation of programs that expand the tactical toolboxes of police officers through hands-on experience and knowledge shared by industry experts, with a focus on improving the safety, education, and sharing of vital tactical information among its members; and 3) Three officers to participate in the 2027 Western States Police Canine Association Conference, one of the only hands-on working dog conferences available for patrol and detection. Officers who attend trainings will be required learnings at all-appropriate staff trainings within 60 days of training attendance. This may be through methods such as, but not limited to, disseminating handbooks, guides, or written materials, presenting on key lessons and techniques, working with leadership to advise on any changes to standard Department policy or training subjects, and/or serving as an expert or liaison for other officers to go to with questions on the subject matter.

Conferences were selected based on needs within both the department and the city, with the goal of providing trainings that line up with current assignment, focus areas, and current law enforcement trends. Project design was informed through ongoing coordination with regional law enforcement and justice partners, including the Modesto Police Department, Turlock Police

ATTACHMENT C

Department, the Sheriff’s Office, Probation, and the Defense Attorney’s Office. These partners identified shared training gaps and emphasized the importance of consistent, high-quality training to improve interagency coordination and public safety outcomes. JAG funds will be coordinated with existing state and local resources to ensure no duplication of effort and to maximize impact. Given the City’s financial restraints, JAG represents the primary funding source available to support these targeted training investments; CPD will leverage local funds in addition to FY26 JAG funding to ensure all project costs are covered.

III. Capabilities and Competencies:

The City of Ceres and CPD have the administrative and fiscal capacity to successfully implement and manage the proposed project. Grant oversight will be led by designated administrative staff within CPD and in coordination with the City’s Finance Department, both of which have demonstrated experience in managing state and federally funded programs. Ceres has demonstrated experience administering state-funded public safety and community-based grants of varying scale and complexity. Ceres is executing a $89,574 CA Dept of Justice Tobacco Grant (11/1/ 2024 - 6/30/2028) for tobacco enforcement, regulatory initiatives and community education, including compliance checks, training and stakeholder engagement. It also is administering a 3-year, $1,084,600 CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection Urban and Community Forestry Grant (began in 2025), demonstrating capacity to manage large-scale, multi-year funding. CPD currently funds two Code Enforcement Officer positions through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, set to expire 12/2026, and is also administering a $60,000 California Office of Traffic Safety grant, funded through 9/2026.

The City’s financial management systems include established approval workflows, budget monitoring processes, and internal controls to ensure accountability and compliance with

ATTACHMENT C

grant requirements. The City of Ceres Finance Department manages fiscal resources, including systems to monitor leveraged funds through the Tyler Technologies Munis system. Performance data will be tracked through internal CPD systems that document training participation, completion, and alignment with project goals. CPD will report required performance measures in accordance with JAG guidelines and the BJA PMT Reporting Tool, and will use this data to assess progress toward improving officer preparedness and response capabilities.

Through its ongoing coordination with regional law enforcement and justice partners, CPD also participates in broader strategic efforts to strengthen public safety across Stanislaus County. Lessons learned from prior grant implementation and training investments will inform project execution and ensure continuous improvement. Applicant will submit regular performance data to show progress towards project goals, objectives, and deliverables.

ATTACHMENT C

A. Personnel $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
B. Fringe Benefits $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
C. Travel $15,651 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
D. Equipment $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
E. Supplies $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
F. Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
G. Subawards (Subgrants) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
H. Procurement Contracts $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
I. Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Direct Costs $15,651 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
J. Indirect Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Project Costs $15,651 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
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2026 JAG Grant Budget Summary
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ATTACHMENT D
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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: October 12, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Steve Williams, Interim City Manager
Contact: Steve Williams, Interim City Manager, [email protected] Subject: Consideration to Cancel the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meetings of November 23, 2026, and December 28, 2026
Recommended Council Action:

By minute order, cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of November 23, 2026, and December 28, 2026.

Background:

Section 2.02.010 of the Ceres Municipal Code specifies the regular meetings of the City Council shall be held on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Ceres City Council Chambers.

The second regular meeting in November and December falls near the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Traditionally, the second meeting of December has been canceled due to the holiday season, potential lack of a quorum, staffing, as well as to avoid public criticism of conducting business during a time in which people are away from the City or focused on other matters.

Cancellation of these meetings requires an affirmative vote of the City Council. There will still be a council meeting held during both November and December. Should a meeting be necessary, a special meeting can be called which requires a 24-hour notice with posting of an agenda.

Reasons for Recommendation:

The second regularly scheduled City Council meeting in November and December falls on the week of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday, a time in which many take off work to spend time with family.

Fiscal Impacts:

There are no fiscal impacts associated with this item.

Existing Policy / Relationship to the Strategic Plan:

N/A
Policy Alternatives:

1. To not cancel the November 23, 2026, and/or the December 28, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting

2. To hold a Special Meeting in lieu of the canceled November 23, 2026, and/or the December 28, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting, pending room availability.

Interdepartmental Coordination
N/A
Public Participation:

N/A
Environmental Review:

N/A
Steps Following Approval:

Upon Council approval, the City Clerk will post a Notice of Cancellation as prescribed by law.

Attachments:

None

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: October 12, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Steve Williams, Interim City Manager
Contact: Joshua Casas, Public Works Superintendent, [email protected] Subject: Resolution
Authorizing the City of Ceres to Apply for Grant Funding through the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) Round 5, and Appropriating $29,500 from General Fund Reserve to 10065.029900 (Contracted Services), Approving a Budget Amendment, Adopting a Second Resolution in the Form of the DRP 860 Document (Attachment C) as Required by the Granting Agency, and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Related Documents for Application
Recommended Council Action:

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Ceres to apply for grant funding through the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) Round 5 for Roeding Heights Park, appropriating $29,500 from General Fund Reserve to 10065.029900 (Contracted Services), approving a budget amendment, adopting a second resolution in the form of the DRP 860 document (Attachment C) as required by the granting agency, and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the related documents for application.

Background:

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS), has announced the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP), Round 5. The competitive grant program provides funding for the acquisition and development of new parks, as well as the renovation or expansion of existing parks in critically underserved communities throughout California.

Round 5 makes $188.5 million available statewide through Proposition 4, the Climate Bond Act of 2024. Grant awards range from $200,000 to $8.5 million per application, with no required local match. Applications are due December 17, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.

Reasons for Recommendation:

The City previously developed plans for Roeding Heights Park and prepared a preliminary construction cost estimate in 2019. At that time, the estimated construction cost was approximately $2.52 million, with the total estimated project cost, including design, construction management, contingency, inflation, mobilization and demobilization, and bonding, estimated at approximately $3.70 million. The estimate also identified additional costs that were not included, such as permits, environmental and planning costs, utility fees, and construction escalation.

The original estimates are now several years old and will need to be updated as the City evaluates the future development of Roeding Heights Park. Based on the City's experience with park development and the scope of improvements previously identified, staff anticipates that a significant level of funding will be necessary to complete the project. Rather than establish a final funding request based solely on the outdated estimates, the City will conduct community engagement to better understand what improvements residents would like to see at Roeding Heights Park.

The information gathered through community engagement, along with updated project cost estimates and other available data, will be used to establish the project scope and determine the City's funding request for Round 5 of the Statewide Park Program (SPP).

This approach will allow the final application to be based on current community priorities and a more accurate understanding of the funding necessary to deliver the desired improvements.

The SPP provides grants ranging from $200,000 to $8.5 million per application, with no required local match. The December 17, 2026, application deadline requires the City to obtain Council authorization at this time so staff can proceed with community engagement, finalize the project scope and cost estimates, complete the necessary application materials, and submit the application by the deadline.

A California State Natural Resources Agency Form DRP 860 is required as part of the grant application process. The DRP 860 is included as Attachment C.

Fiscal Impacts:

Staff is requesting that City Council increase the appropriation in account 10065.029900 by $29,500. This amount would come from General Fund reserves for grant-related project development and application preparation. The requested General Fund reserve funding would allow the City to complete the necessary application requirements to submit a competitive application by the December 17, 2026 deadline. This will also require a budget amendment to appropriate the necessary funding.

Existing Policy / Relationship to the Strategic Plan:

The proposed Roeding Heights Park improvements are consistent with the City's ongoing efforts to maintain, improve, and expand recreational opportunities for Ceres residents.

Pursuing State funding for the Roeding Heights Park project supports the City's strategic objective of leveraging outside funding sources to reduce the impact of major capital improvements on local funds while investing in public facilities that provide longterm community benefits.

Approval to pursue the SPP grant does not commit the City to construction of the project at this time. It authorizes staff to continue developing the project and submit an application for potential State funding. Final project scope, costs, and implementation would be subject to available funding and future City Council consideration.

Policy Alternatives:

The City Council may approve the staff recommendation to apply for the SPP Grant.

Authorize staff to apply for approximately $4 million to $4.5 million in SPP grant funding for Roeding Heights Park and use up to $29,500 in General Fund reserves for application and project development. This would allow the City to pursue outside funding before the December 17, 2026 deadline.

The City Council may decline to pursue the SPP grant and the associated $29,500 General Fund reserve expenditure. Future improvements to Roeding Heights Park would then need to be considered through other funding sources or future grant opportunities.

Fund the Project Through City Capital Improvement Funds. The City Council may direct staff to evaluate funding the project through available City capital improvement funds or other local funding sources. This would require identifying sufficient local funding for the project, currently estimated at $4 million to $4.5 million pending updated cost estimates.

Interdepartmental Coordination
N/A
Public Participation:

N/A
Environmental Review:

N/A
Steps Following Approval:

Following Council approval, staff will notify CAP that it may proceed with preparation and submission of the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) grant application for Roeding Heights Park. Staff will coordinate with CAP to gather all necessary project information, updated cost estimates, project scope, supporting documentation, and other materials required to complete the application.

Finance will process the necessary budget appropriation changes to establish the grant writing/application account and make the approved $29,500 in General Fund reserves

available for the required application and project development work. Public Works and Finance will coordinate with CAP to ensure the application is completed and submitted by the December 17, 2026, deadline.

Attachments:

Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - Budget Amendment
Attachment C - Form DRP860

ATTACHMENT A

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CERES TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH

THE STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM (SPP) ROUND 5, AND APPROPRIATING $29,500 FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVE TO 10065.029900 (CONTRACTED SERVICES), APPROVING A

BUDGET AMENDMENT, ADOPTING A SECOND RESOLUTION IN THE FORM OF THE DRP 860 DOCUMENT (ATTACHMENT C) AS REQUIRED BY THE GRANTING

AGENCY, AND AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE

RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION

THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Ceres
WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Grants and Local Services, has established the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP), Round 5, to provide funding for the development of new parks and renovation or expansion of existing parks in critically underserved communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ceres desires to apply for approximately $4 million to $4.5 million in SPP grant funding to support improvements at Roeding Heights Park, with the final project scope and grant request to be determined based on updated project cost estimates and application requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the use of up to $29,500 in General Fund reserves for grant application preparation, project development, cost estimating, community engagement, and other necessary activities associated with preparation of the SPP grant application; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that pursuing SPP grant funding provides an opportunity to seek outside funding for improvements to Roeding Heights Park and authorizes staff to proceed with the application and take the necessary administrative actions to complete and submit the application by the December 17, 2026, deadline.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ceres does hereby authorize the City of Ceres to apply for grant funding through the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) Round 5, and appropriates $29,500 from General Fund Reserve to 10065.029900 (Contracted Services), approves a budget amendment, adopts a second resolution in the form of the DRP 860 Document (Attachment C) as required by the granting agency, and authorizes the Interim City Manager to execute the related documents for application.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ceres hereby

authorizes the Finance Director to increase appropriations in account 10065.029900 in the amount of $29,500.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ceres hereby authorizes the Interim City Manager, or designee, to execute and submit all documents necessary to complete the grant application on behalf of the City of Ceres.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ceres hereby adopts the DPR 860 as a Resolution approving the grant application.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Ceres at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of October 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:
________________________________
Javier Lopez, Mayor
___________________________________
Fallon Martin, City Clerk

California Natural Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Office of Grants and Local Services

AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION FORM
RESOLUTION of the (A)_______________________________________________________________ of (B)_____________________________ Approving the Application for (C)_________________________. WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the (D)___________________________Grant Program, setting up necessary procedures governing the application; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the Applicant to certify by resolution the approval of the application before submission of said application to the State; and
WHEREAS, successful Applicants will enter into a contract with the State of California to complete the Grant Scope project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the (E)___________________________________________ hereby: Approves the filing of an application for the (F)______________________________________; and

1. Certifies that said Applicant has or will have available, prior to commencement of any work on the project included in this application, the sufficient funds to complete the project; and

2. Certifies that if the project is awarded, the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project, and

3. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide; and

4. Delegates the authority to (G)_____________________________________ to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Grant Scope; and

5. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.

Approved and adopted the (H)_______ day of (I) _________________, (J)___________.

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution Number: (K)______________________ was duly adopted by the (L)_______________________________________________ following a roll call vote:
(M) Ayes: ________ Noes: _______ Absent: _________
_____________________________________ _________________________________ (N) Clerk’s Printed Name (O) Clerk’s Signature DPR 860 (New 8/2026)(Word to PDF 8/25/2026)

AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION FORM - INSTRUCTIONS

COMPLETING THE FORM
The Authorizing Resolution must be filled out accurately and completely when providing the requested information and must include a roll call vote and the CLERK’S signature.

When submitting the completed form, the instructions (pages 2 and 3) do not need to be included.

Sections of the fillable Authorizing Resolution form are identified below as Steps A-O. Click in the area of each related step letter to complete the fillable form.

Step:

A. Enter the title of the Governing Body/City Council, or Board of Supervisors/Directors who have the authority to approve the submission of the grant application.

B. Provide the name of the city, county, district, or nonprofit organization seeking grant funding and who will be responsible for the grant administration if awarded.

C. Enter the name of the grant program.

D. Enter the name of the grant program.

E. Enter the name of the applicant’s governing body as identified in Step A.

F. Enter Name of Project: this is the unique name used to identify the project or program to which funding is being sought. This name must match the name used on all documents submitted as part of the application packet; however, the name of the project can change in the future provided that applicants/grantees work with their respective project officer.

G. Provide the position title of the person acting as the AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: do not include the name of the person holding the title. Designating a name instead of a title will require repeating the Authorizing Resolution process if said person is no longer acting as the AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE. H-J. Provide the date of adoption using the following format: dd/mm/yyyy.

K. Provide the Resolution Number.

L. Provide the name of the Governing Body as identified in Step A.

M. Roll Call Vote: provide a response for each of the three types of votes:

Ayes means yes, board member(s) approve the application submission.

Noes means no, board member(s) do not approve the application submission.

Absent means the board member(s) did not attend the meeting.

N-O. The Authorizing Resolution must be certified and signed by the CLERK. If someone other than the CLERK signs the form, additional evidence, such as meeting minutes, must be submitted.

DPR 860 (New 8/2026)(Word to PDF 8/25/2026)(Instructions 1 of 2)

AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION FORM – INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
FORMAT
The Authorizing Resolution may be reformatted to include the organization’s letterhead. However, the language provided in the resolution must remain unchanged. Any changes to the language may require the Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) to submit the changed resolution for review by the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Legal Office. The time involved with the legal review process may delay application approval and could affect OGALS’ ability to fund the project. APPLICANTs must identify any changes or additions to the Authorizing Resolution language.

ROLL CALL VOTE
It is the means by which the APPLICANT’S Governing Body is aware of and approves of the grant application submission; the ayes (yes) votes must be greater than the noes (no) votes. If the number of absent board members is greater than the combined ayes and noes votes, OGALS reserves the right to request an updated Authorizing Resolution to include additional voting board members.

DELEGATED AUTHORITY
The AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE identified in the Authorizing Resolution can delegate signatory authority to other individuals (by position title) either in entirety or for specific documents.

The delegation process requires the AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE to submit a Delegated Authority Letter (on letterhead) with their application packet identifying the position title and which forms are delegated to the position. If delegating after the application process, the AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE should send the notification (letter or email) to their assigned PROJECT OFFICER. APPLICANTS are encouraged to contact the PROJECT OFFICER assigned to their county with any questions they may have regarding filling out the Authorizing Resolution form. A list of contacts is available on the OGALS’ website: www.parks.ca.gov/ogals. SMALL CAP DEFINITIONS APPLICANT: the person tasked with ensuring all required forms are accurately completed and submitted as part of the application packet.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: the identified role authorized to sign application forms.

CLERK: the CLERK is independent of the voting board and tasked with certifying the grant program was discussed and voted upon. This role may also be delegated to a secretary or another position within the organization in attendance of the board meeting.

PROJECT OFFICER: an employee within the Office of Grants and Local Services who assists APPLICANTS with the application process, conducts workshops, and makes award recommendations.

DPR 860 (New 8/2026)(Word to PDF 8/25/2026)(Instructions 2 of 2)

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: October 12, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Steve Williams, Interim City Manager
Contact: Julian Aguirre, Redevelopment & Economic Development Manager, [email protected]
Subject: Resolution
Establishing the Annual Assessment Levy for Fiscal Year 2026-27 on the Businesses in the Downtown Area Defined in the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Board Annual Report for the Activities and Programs of the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Board for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Recommended Council Action:

Staff recommends that City Council approve and establish the annual assessment levy for the 2026-2027 fiscal year on the businesses in the Downtown Area defined in the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Advisory Board (CDRAB) annual report for the Activities and Programs of the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area (CDRA) for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Background:

At a public hearing held on August 24, 2026, the City Council approved the Annual Report of the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Board for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and set a Public Hearing for October 12, 2026, to consider approving the levy of assessment for the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area for FY2026-2027. The proposed method of assessing businesses located in the CDRA for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year will be the same as originally established in 1989 with the formation of the Parking and Business Improvement District for the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area.

It is estimated that the annual assessment will generate approximately $7,000.

As reported to the City Council on August 24, 2026, the proposed activities and projects for the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, as recommended by the CDRA Board (Ceres Planning Commission) generally include the provision of electricity to streetlights and maintenance of street trees and landscaping.

Reasons for Recommendation:

The activities and programs initiated and funded by CDRAB are of vital importance to the continued success of revitalization efforts in Downtown Ceres. Collecting the assessments is the only method to fund these projects that keep Downtown clean, welllit, and support other public and private efforts to promote this important commercial district in Ceres. The revenue also contributes to promotional and beautification efforts benefiting all Downtown businesses. The assessments levied on businesses are levied on the basis of the estimated benefit to the businesses and property within the CDRA.

Fiscal Impacts:

The fiscal impact of the proposed levy of assessment is positive for the City by generating revenue from assessments paid by the businesses located within the boundaries of the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area. This supplemental and restricted revenue may only be used by the City to fund projects and activities in the CDRA, that contribute to the revitalization of the downtown area and as identified in the CDRA Annual Report for FY 2026-2027.

Existing Policy / Relationship to the Strategic Plan:

Action on this item furthers the City’s Strategic Plan goal of “Economic Development:

Proactively implement the City Council’s Economic Development Strategic Plan 2013- 2020 consistent with the Council’s long-term vision and priorities…”. As noted previously, action to approve this Annual Report and levy assessments furthers the progress in implementing the Strategic Plan, as well as the Ceres Downtown Specific Plan policy objectives that will enhance the community’s economic strength and vitality.

Policy Alternatives:

Should the Council decide not to approve the Levy of Assessments, the current CDRA budget will be depleted, and future expenditures will impact the General Fund.

Interdepartmental Coordination
N/A
Public Participation:

An in-person community meeting for the CDRA was held on June 11 and July 16, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Ceres Community Center. A public hearing notice was published in the Ceres Courier on August 14, 2026, for the August 24, 2026, City Council meeting to review the annual report and set a public hearing for October 12, 2026.

During the public hearing on August 24, 2026, community members were able to provide public comments about the proposed levy of assessments.

Environmental Review:

N/A

Steps Following Approval:

Following approval of this resolution, staff shall assess businesses located within the revitalization area according to the procedure identified in the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

Attachments:

Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - Annual CDRAB Report
Attachment C - Boundary Map
Attachment D - Legal Description of Boundary
Attachment E - Method of Calculating Assessment
Attachment F - Downtown Business List

ATTACHMENT A

RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

ON THE BUSINESSES IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA DEFINED IN THE CERES

DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AREA BOARD ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE

ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE CERES DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AREA BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Ceres
WHEREAS, the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Board (CDRAB) has duly prepared and filed with the City Clerk of the City of Ceres its Annual Report for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year; and
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2026, the City Council of the City of Ceres adopted Resolution No. 2026-112 approving the Annual Report of the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Board for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area for FY 2026-27 as set forth in the Annual Report of the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Board; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ceres duly caused a public hearing to be set for October 12, 2026, for the purpose of considering the proposed assessments to be made upon businesses located within the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area for the 2026-27 fiscal year, and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly published and given as required by law; and
WHEREAS, at the public hearing held on October 12, 2026, the Ceres City Council received all written and oral comments presented regarding the Annual Report and the proposed annual assessment levy; and
WHEREAS, the boundary and legal description of the properties included within the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area are attached hereto as Attachments C and D; and

WHEREAS, the method of calculation and proposed levy of assessments for businesses within the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area is attached hereto as Attachment E; and
WHEREAS, the Annual Report of the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Board for the 2026-27 fiscal year is attached hereto as Attachment B.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ceres does hereby establish the annual assessment levy for Fiscal Year 2026-27 on the businesses in the downtown area defined in the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Board Annual Report for the activities and programs of the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Board for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Ceres at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of October 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:
________________________________
Javier Lopez, Mayor
___________________________________
Fallon Martin, City Clerk

ATTACHMENT B

CERES DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AREA BOARD
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ANNUAL REPORT

CERES DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION BOARD
The Ceres downtown Revitalization Area Board (CDRAB) was formed by the City Council on January 23, 1989, to assist business owners, merchants and landowners with the revitalization and promotion of Downtown Ceres.

BOUNDARIES
The boundaries for the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area are reflected in Exhibit A and described with the attached legal description, Attachment B. These boundaries generally include the area between 6th Street to the east, Pine Street to the south, El Camino Avenue to the west and include south-facing properties on Magnolia Street from El Camino Avenue, east to 6th Street. This area covers approximately ten (10) city blocks and approximately fifty (50) businesses.

IMPROVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE PROPOSED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 The revenue generated from assessments will be used to fund the maintenance of tree grates, landscaping, sidewalks, and the payment of electricity for streetlights. It will also contribute to the potential downtown facade improvement program and the development of a new downtown incentive program. The details of the new program will be determined and presented to the board and City Council once these programs become available.

ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF PROVIDING THE IMPROVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
The proposed CDRAB budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 is approximately $ 2750.00 which funds contract services, electricity, and advertising.

SURPLUS OR DEFICIT REVENUES TO BE CARRIED OVER FORM PRIOR FISCAL YEARS
The Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Board creates a separate stand-alone budget each year. Any unexpended funds from this or prior fiscal years will be returned to the fund balance. All projects and activities proposed to be funded during the upcoming year shall be included in each proposed budget approved by the City Council annually.

METHOD AND BASE OF LEVYING ASSESSMENT
The assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-27 will replicate the parking and business improvement district assessment as outlined in Exhibit C.

ATTACHMENT B

EXISTING POLICY
The City Council of the City adopted an ordinance, Chapter 3.36 of the City of Ceres Municipal Code, establishing a downtown parking and improvement area pursuant to the provisions of the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1979. The area was designated as the “Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area” (Ord. 88-708, 1988)

ATTACHMENT C

ATTACHMENT D

CERES DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AREA
Legal Description
All that certain real property situated in a portion of the Southeast ¼ of Section 14, Township 4 South, Range 9, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, City of Ceres, County of Stanislaus, State of California described as follows:

BEGINNING at the Northwest corner of Lot 13, Block 22, of the CITY OF CERES, as shown on the map file din Volume 11 of maps at page 1, Stanislaus County Records, thence Northerly along the prolongation of the West line of said Lot 13, a distance of 15’ +/- to the true point of beginning; thence Easterly along a line which is 150’ North of the parallel to the centerline of Magnolia Street a distance of 1995’ +/- to the centerline of Sixth Street; thence South along the centerline of Sixth Street a distance of 1840’ +/- to the centerline intersection of Park Street; thence West along the center line of Park Street and its prolongation a distance of 500’ +/- to appoint on the Southerly prolongation of the Westerly right of way line of El Camino Avenue; thence Northwesterly along the Westerly right of way line of El Camino Avenue and its prolongation a distance of 2200’ +/- to a point on the Southerly prolongation of the West property line of said Lot 13; thence North along the West line of said Lot 13 and its prolongation a distance of 210’ +/- to the true point of beginning.

Adopted by the Ceres City Council August 8, 1988 (resolution 88-156)

ATTACHMENT E

CERES DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AREA

METHOD OF CALCULATING ASSESSMENT
1 Businesses with gross receipts of less than
$50,000.00 per quarter
$10.00 per month
2 Businesses with gross receipts of $50,000.00 or
more per quarter
$ 25.00 per month
3 Businesses with gross receipts of $200,000.00
or more per quarter
$ 25.00 per month PLUS one
mil (.001) on all gross
receipts over $200.000.00
per quarter
4 Membership fee for banks and savings and
loans
$500.00 per year
5 Gasoline service stations with gasoline sales of
$ 800,000.00 or more per year
$500.00 per year PLUS
$25.00 per month
6 Residential 0.00
7 Home occupation permits Same as #1,2,3 and 4
The aggregate or combined receipts shall be used for all businesses owned by the same party or parties and that are located at the same address.

Business Name DBA LocationAddress
PACIFIC BELL TAX MGR PACIFIC BELL TAX MGR 130 KEARNY ST # 3501 JACKS AUTOMOTIVE JACKS AUTOMOTIVE 2301 LAWRENCE ST
HAND CREATIONS FLORAL & SUPPLY HAND CREATIONS FLORAL & SUPPLY 2307 LAWRENCE ST LUXURY LIMOUSINE SERVICES Luxury Limousine Services 2307 Magnolia Street ROCK STAR LUXURY LIMOS LLC Limo Service 2307 Magnolia Street Delorenzi Cellar & Events Delorenzi Cellar and Events 2307 Magnolia Street The Oasis Beauty Bar The Oasis Beauty Bar 2309 LAWRENCE ST The Oasis Beauty Bar - Nails by Alicia The Oasis Beauty Bar 2309 LAWRENCE ST TOUGH BEAUTY TOUGH BEAUTY 2310 LAWRENCE ST
Residential Shane Parson 2311 LAWRENCE ST
VACANT-VACANT 2314 LAWRENCE ST
Iglesia Apostolica De La Fe En Cristo Jesus Iglesia Apostolica de la Fe En Cristo Jesus 2315 Magnolia Street ALFONSOS RESTAURANT ALFONSOS RESTAURANT 2375 LAWRENCE ST VACANT-VACANT 2415 LAWRENCE ST ST
VACANT-VACANT 2415 LAWRENCE ST ST
Magnolia Family Dental Magnolia Family Dental 2561 3RD Street CERES PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY CERES PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 2561 3RD Street Athwal, Sarbjit - Castle building Athwal, Sarbjt 2561 4TH Street VACANT 2561 5th Street
The DogHouse Taproom The Doghouse TapRoom 2723 Central Ave Whitmore Mansion Whitmore Mansion 2733 6th Street
First Baptist Church of Ceres First Baptist Church of Ceres 2735 5th ST Hope Tree Church Hope Tree Church 2745 2nd Street
TRACY PARK DDS INC TRACY PARK DDS INC 2760 3RD ST
Valley Primary & Urgent Care Urgent Care 2760 3RD ST
Masonic Lodge Masonic Lodge 2904 3rd Street
Ceres Chamber of Commerce Ceres Chamber 2904 4TH ST
MAGANA SERGIO PRIMERICA 2904 4TH ST
MEYER CPR & FIRST AID MEYER CPR & FIRST AID 2904 4TH ST STE A Valley Sober Charities Recovery Home Purewal Harjeet 2904 5th ST AGUILA FINANCIAL AGUILA FINANCIAL 2908 4TH STREET
Vacant Lot - Vacant Lot EMPTY LOT 2912 3rd Street
KEMP HABLE INC KEMP HABLE INC 2920 3RD ST
FIRST IMPRESSIONS BARBER SHOP FIRST IMPRESSIONS BARBER SHOP 2928 3RD ST Echoes of Praise Echoes of Praise 2928 4th Street
CERES DRUG STORE CERES DRUG STORE 2929 4TH ST
CUTA -Ceres Unified Teachers Association CUTA 2929 5th ST AMERICAN ITALIAN BISTRO RESTAURANT AMERICAN ITALIAN BISTRO RESTAURANT 2930 4TH ST DRIP COFFEE BAR Drip Coffee Bar 2934 4TH ST
Elite Family Services Elite Family Services 2935 4th Street Ortega & Co FLAWLESS HAIR SALON & MAKEUP STUDIO 2938 4TH ST MimiHair @ Flawless Hair Salon FLAWLESS HAIR SALON & MAKEUP STUDIO 2938 4TH ST ANGIE HAIR FLAWLESS HAIR SALON & MAKEUP STUDIO 2938 4TH ST GLAMBYRUBBY FLAWLESS HAIR SALON & MAKEUP STUDIO 2938 4TH ST Attachment F

HAIR DONE BY ROSA FLAWLESS HAIR SALON & MAKEUP STUDIO 2938 4TH ST FLAWLESS HAIR SALON STUDIOS FLAWLESS HAIR SALON & MAKEUP STUDIO 2938 4TH ST FLAWLESS HAIR SALON STUDIOS FLAWLESS HAIR SALON & MAKEUP STUDIO 2938 4TH ST CERES CLEANERS CERES CLEANERS 2939 4TH ST
ZESTETICA BEAUTY FLAWLESS HAIR SALON & MAKEUP STUDIO 2940 4TH ST UNIQO FLAWLESS HAIR SALON & MAKEUP STUDIO 2940 4TH ST
Brows by Morissa FLAWLESS HAIR SALON & MAKEUP STUDIO 2940 4TH ST LUXURY SPA AND NAILS FLAWLESS HAIR SALON & MAKEUP STUDIO 2940 4TH ST FLAWLESS HAIR SALON STUDIOS FLAWLESS HAIR SALON & MAKEUP STUDIO 2940 4TH ST Parson Properties LLC RENTAL 2942 5th ST
BK BookStore Book Store 2943 4TH ST
Turlock Irrigation District TID 2944 3rd Street
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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: October 12, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Steve Williams, Interim City Manager
Contact: Joshua Casas, Public Works Superintendent, [email protected] Subject: Parks Master Plan Overview
Recommended Council Action:

Receive the Parks Master Plan Overview, as directed by Mayor Lopez's referral item R26-23 (Parks for all Program) approved through consensus on July 27, 2026, and provide direction to staff regarding future parks priorities, as appropriate.

Background:

At the request of the Mayor, staff prepared this report to provide the City Council with an overview of the City of Ceres’ current parks system, existing conditions, future park development opportunities, and potential funding strategies. The report is intended to provide Council with a consolidated understanding of the City’s parks needs and longterm priorities.

The information presented in this report is based primarily on the 2025 Ceres Parks & Recreation Master Plan, which provides an assessment of the City’s existing and planned park system, community needs, future park opportunities, and long-term planning considerations. The Master Plan has not yet been adopted by the City Council because the required environmental review has not been completed. Upon completion of the environmental review, the Master Plan will be brought before the City Council for consideration and adoption.

The report provides an overview of the City’s 14 existing parks and approximately 162 acres of parkland, including major community assets such as River Bluff Regional Park and Smyrna Park. It also summarizes key maintenance, infrastructure, accessibility, safety, recreational, and capital improvement needs identified throughout the park system.

In addition, the report identifies planned and future park sites, including Lions Park, Whitmore Mansion Park, and parks associated with future development areas such as

West Landing and Whitmore Ranch. It outlines the general planning, design, environmental, permitting, infrastructure, and funding steps necessary to advance these sites from concept to construction.

The report also identifies potential local, state, federal, and private funding opportunities, as well as opportunities to partner with schools, sports organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations. Finally, staff provides a proposed long-term framework for prioritizing park investments, with an emphasis on addressing immediate safety and accessibility needs, maintaining existing facilities, pursuing grant funding, and planning for future park development.

Reasons for Recommendation:

The Mayor requested this report as a referral to provide the City Council with a consolidated overview of the City’s existing and future parks system and to identify the major needs and opportunities that may require future Council consideration.

The report summarizes the information contained in the 2025 Parks & Recreation Master Plan, including the condition and needs of the City’s existing parks, future park sites, recreational and infrastructure needs, potential funding and grant opportunities, and a long-term framework for prioritizing investments.

Receiving the report will allow the City Council to review the current information and provide direction regarding future parks priorities as appropriate. Completion of the environmental review will allow the 2025 Parks & Recreation Master Plan to return to Council as a separate action for formal consideration and adoption.

Fiscal Impacts:

N/A
Existing Policy / Relationship to the Strategic Plan:

N/A
Policy Alternatives:

N/A
Interdepartmental Coordination
N/A
Public Participation:

N/A
Environmental Review:

The City of Ceres 2025 Parks & Recreation Master Plan is currently awaiting bids for environmental review.

Steps Following Approval:

Staff will incorporate any direction provided by the City Council into future parks planning and will return the 2025 Parks & Recreation Master Plan to the City Council for consideration and adoption following completion of the required environmental review.

Attachments:

1. Attachment A - Presentation

City of Ceres Parks
Current Condition & Future Planning Direction
2025 PARKS MASTER PLAN STATUS
The information presented in this overview is covered in the City of Ceres 2025 Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The Master Plan has not yet been adopted by the City Council because the required environmental review has not been completed. Once the environmental review is complete, the Master Plan will be brought forward to the City Council for consideration and adoption.

ATTACHMENT A

Parks System at a Glance

EXISTING SYSTEM
14 existing parks • approximately 162.2
acres

FUTURE SITES

12.6 acres of planned parks + 52.2 acres
proposed in future specific plans

KEY SERVICE GAP
Master Plan identifies service gaps in
central and southwestern Ceres;
southwest also lacks sufficient formal
sports fields.

Major assets: River Bluff Regional Park (76 acres) and Smyrna Park (27.9 acres).

Neighborhood parks provide playgrounds, turf, courts, fields, paths, picnic areas and other community amenities.

General Plan goal: 4 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents; Master Plan baseline identifies approximately 3.55 acres per 1,000 residents when existing and planned parks are included.

Future planning must balance new park development with the long-term maintenance and replacement needs of existing assets.

ATTACHMENT A

Current Condition & Citywide Needs

WHAT IS WORKING
Residents generally value cleanliness,
proximity and maintenance. Newer parks
tend to have newer amenities and fewer
deferred replacement needs.

RECURRING CONCERNS
Safety, lighting, restroom availability,
cleanliness, aging equipment, irrigation and
long-term maintenance are recurring issues.

COMMUNITY DEMAND
Basketball, tennis, soccer, pickleball and
baseball remain among the amenities
residents want more of.

Priority maintenance and capital categories: playground lifecycle replacement; restroom upkeep; sports-field and court maintenance; irrigation and turf; ADA access; lighting/security; shade and tree canopy.

A standardized park-by-park condition assessment would allow the City to establish a more precise deferredmaintenance estimate and capital priority list.

ATTACHMENT A

Major Parks: Current Condition & Future Direction
RIVER BLUFF REGIONAL PARK — 76 ACRES
Major sports, recreation and river-access asset with soccer fields, trails, playground, restrooms, concessions and boat access. Current operations include field mowing/striping and significant restroom/litter response.

Priorities: irrigation, ADA, restrooms, trails, lighting/security and phased regional buildout.

SMYRNA PARK — 27.9 ACRES
High-use community park with multiple ball fields, skate park, playground, courts, restrooms, concessions and event facilities. Recent investments expanded restrooms, picnic/rental areas, shade and parking. Priorities: protect current investment, maintain sports assets, address irrigation and long-term lighting/ADA/security needs.

ATTACHMENT A

Neighborhood Parks: Key Needs & Opportunities
Independence
Playground destroyed by 2025 fire; fenced and
closed. Insurance funds and grant opportunities
create a major decision point.

Ochoa
Newer park; protect investment and evaluate
completion of remaining planned acreage and
amenities.

Roeding Heights
Important sports asset; prioritize fields, courts,
restroom, lighting, fencing and accessibility.

Strawberry Fields
Sports/playground/restroom asset; needs
ongoing field, irrigation, playground and comfort
improvements.

Neel
Dog park and family recreation asset;
opportunity for targeted path, lighting, shade and
accessibility upgrades.

Whitmore
Downtown civic space; focus on accessibility,
lighting, landscaping and long-term
event/gathering function.

ATTACHMENT A

Neighborhood Parks: Ongoing Lifecycle Maintenance
Berrygrove
Shade, playground lifecycle, paths, irrigation and
pedestrian access.

Don Pedro
Shade, lighting, ADA access, play equipment and
turf/irrigation.

Persephone
Shade, lighting, ADA connections and future playequipment replacement.

Redwood
Small park; focus on playground safety, surfacing,
lighting, shade and ADA access.

Riverview
Playground, lighting/security, ADA route, shade
and irrigation.

Sam Ryno
Lighting, irrigation, path transitions, playground
lifecycle and turf condition.

ATTACHMENT A

Future Park Development Opportunities
LIONS PARK — 10 ACRES
City-owned and undeveloped. A conceptual plan exists but needs updating. Potential program includes trails, natural play, multi-sport turf, courts, shade and other neighborhood/community amenities.

FUTURE SPECIFIC-PLAN PARKS — 52.2 ACRES
West Landing includes a proposed 30-acre community park and two 8.5-acre neighborhood parks. Whitmore Ranch includes a proposed 5.2-acre neighborhood park. Development timing will depend on growth, financing and project approvals.

ATTACHMENT A

What It Takes to Move a Park From Concept to Construction Confirm land, easements, utilities, drainage and development requirements.

Update concept plans and complete survey, geotechnical, environmental and permitting work.

Prepare design and a reliable construction estimate.

Secure both capital funding and sustainable annual operations/maintenance funding.

Bid and construct the project, then plan for lifecycle replacement.

Planning-level ranges: neighborhood park $3M–$6M; community park $5M–$12M; major regional expansion $8M–$20M+.

ATTACHMENT A

Funding & Partnership Strategy

LOCAL FUNDING
Development Impact Fees • CFDs/LLDs •
Parkland dedication/in-lieu fees • capital
reserves • General Fund where appropriate
GRANTS
Statewide Park Development • Recreational
Trails • Habitat Conservation • Active
Transportation • Urban Greening

PARTNERS
Schools • sports organizations • nonprofits •
conservation partners • businesses •
foundations • community groups
The strongest strategy is to maintain a portfolio of grant-ready projects and match each project with the funding source most appropriate for its purpose.

The Master Plan identifies opportunities for public-private partnerships, community fundraising, Friends of Parks and a Parks Foundation model.

ATTACHMENT A

Recommended 10-Year Priority Framework
0–2 YEARS
Safety, ADA, playground failures, restrooms, lighting and critical irrigation/infrastructure. Resolve Independence Park direction and prepare major grant applications.
2–5 YEARS
Smyrna and River Bluff renewal packages; sports assets at Roeding/Strawberry; Ochoa completion; targeted neighborhood improvements.
3–7 YEARS
Advance Lions Park if funding and operational capacity support development; expand trails and connections.
5–10 YEARS
Regional park expansion and future parks associated with West Landing and Copper Trails development.

ATTACHMENT A

Implementation & Future Council Direction
Create one Parks Capital Improvement Program showing each park, project, cost range, funding source, design status and target year.

Complete a standardized annual condition assessment covering safety, ADA, restrooms, lighting, irrigation, turf, playgrounds, courts/fields, shade and deferred maintenance.

Maintain a rolling 12–18 month grant calendar with Engineering, Finance, Planning and the City's grant writer.

Separate routine maintenance needs from capital renewal projects so both can be planned and funded appropriately.

Potential Council discussion: Which parks are the top three capital priorities? Should the City prioritize grant-ready projects? Should Lions Park move into design? What level of annual capital funding should be reserved for lifecycle renewal?

ATTACHMENT A