TRACY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 5, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall, 333 Civic Center Plaza, Tracy Web Site: www.cityoftracy.org
Mayor Young called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
There were no actions taken pursuant to AB 2449.
Roll call found Council Members Arriola, Bedolla, Evans, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Mayor Young present.
Mayor Young led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pastor Tim Heinrich, Crossroads Baptist Church offered the invocation.
Midori Lichtwardt, Interim City Manager presented Employee of the Month Award for December to Lauren Gonzalez, Development Services Department.
Mayor Young presented Certificates of Recognition to D.A.R.E. graduating students from Discovery, Central, Poet Christian, Saint Bernard’s and North Schools.
Mayor Young presented a Certificate of Appointment to Environmental Sustainability Commissioner Anthony Wahhab.
Mayor Young called for a recess at 7:24 p.m.
Mayor Young reconvened the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR – Following the removal of Consent Items 1.N by Midori Lichtwardt, Interim City Manager and Item 1.P by Hans Van Ligten motion was made by Council Member Arriola and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis to adopt the Consent Calendar. Roll call found all in favor; passed and so ordered.
1.A. Approval of November 7, 2023 Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes – Minutes were adopted.
1.B. A dopt a Resolution 1) approving a Professional Services Agreement, with Larry Walker Associates, Inc., a California Corporation, for a three (3) year term, and not to exceed project budget of $225,857; 2) authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement; and 3) authorizing the City Manager to extend the length of the contract for up to an additional five (5) years, if necessary to complete the assigned tasks. – Resolution 2023-229 approved the Professional Services Agreement with Larry Walker Associates, Inc.
1.C. A dopt a resolution 1) approving a General Services Agreement with Jim Brisco Enterprises, Inc., a California Corporation, for the loading, hauling, and disposal of wastewater treatment biosolids for a one-year term with a not to exceed amount of $176,700; and 2) authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement. – Regular Meeting Minutes 2 December 5, 2023
Resolution 2023-230 authorized the General Services Agreement with Jim Brisco Enterprises, Inc.
1.D. City Council: (1) approve a Professional Services Agreement with Harris & Associates, Inc. for administrative, engineering, and financial services for the Tracy Consolidated Landscape Maintenance District with a total not-to-exceed amount of $208,755 per year; and (2) authorize the City Manager to extend the agreement by mutual agreement among the parties for an additional four, one- year terms. – Resolution 2023-231 approved a Professional Services Agreement with Harris & Associates, Inc.
1.E. City Council adopt a Resolution 1) approving a Professional Services Agreement, with Larry Walker Associates, Inc., a California Corporation, for a three (3) year term, and a not to exceed project budget of $79,508; 2) authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement; and 3) authorizing the City Manager to extend the length of the contract for up to an additional five (5) years pursuant to the terms of the agreement. – Resolution 2023-232 approved a Professional Services Agreement with Larry Walker Associates, Inc.
1.F. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving 1) the execution of a three-year agreement with Granicus, LLC for the licensing of multiple products and services with a not-to exceed amount of $97,564 annually and 2) dispensing with the procurement requirements for this Agreement pursuant to Tracy Municipal Code Section 2.20.140(b)(3). - Resolution 2023- 233 approved the three-year agreement with Granicus, LLC.
1.G. Adopt a Resolution adopting the Regular Meeting Calendar of the Tracy City Council for Calendar Year 2024. – Resolution 2023-234 adopted the Regular Meeting Calendar of the Tracy City Council for Calendar Year 2024.
1.H. Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Resolution approving a new Lease between the City of Tracy and Riya Enterprises, LLC for Fixed Base Operation Facilities at the Tracy Municipal Airport, for a Term of Ten Years, at an Initial Monthly Base Rent of $2,843.00. – Resolution 2023-235 approved a new Lease with Riya Enterprises, LLC. for fixed Base Operations Facilities at the Tracy Municipal Airport.
1.I. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing: 1) Amendments to the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan and Master Salary Schedule to add the classifications of Utilities Laboratory Supervisor, Utilities Maintenance Supervisor, Paralegal, and Director of Community and Economic Development; 2) Amendments to existing classifications to reflect modifications to job duties, required certifications or supervision; and 3) Reallocation of one existing Director of Development Services to one Director of Community and Economic Development. – Resolution 2023-236 authorized amendments to the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan and Master Salary Schedule.
1.J. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a General Services Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for police communications maintenance with a total not to exceed amount of $81,000 and for the term of Regular Meeting Minutes 3 December 5, 2023
seven (7) months (December 2023 to June 2024). – Resolution 2023-237 approved a General Services Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for police communication maintenance.
1.K. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the City’s Urban County Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Cooperation Agreement with San Joaquin County, to comply with updates to federal law and regulations. – Resolution 2023-238 approved Amendment No. 2 to the City’s Urban County Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Cooperation Agreement with San Joaquin County.
1.L. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving amendments to the 1) Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Tracy and the Tracy Mid-Managers Bargaining Unit; and 2) Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Tracy and General Teamsters Local NO. 439; and 3) authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendments under her administrative authority. – Resolution 2023-239 approved amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Tracy and the Tracy Mid- Managers Bargaining Unit and the General Teamsters Local NO. 439
1.M. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing and approving a Police Services Agreement with the Tracy Unified School District for the utilization of three (3) Tracy Police Officers to serve as School Resource Officers from August 1st, 2023 and end on June 30th. – Resolution 2023-240 approved a Police Services Agreement with the Tracy Unified School District.
1.O. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution: 1) approving Subdivision Improvement Agreements between the City and Woodside 05N, L.P., a California Limited Partnership, for the following Tracts of the Avenues Neighborhood: A) Tract 3883; B) Tract 4126; and C) Tract 4127; and 2) authorizing the City Clerk to file the three Subdivision Improvement Agreements with the Office of the San Joaquin County Recorder. – Resolution 2023-241 approved Subdivision Improvement Agreements between the City and Woodside 05N, L.P. for Tracts 3883, 4126, 4127 of the Avenues Neighborhood.
1.N. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution: (1) accepting the construction of the Wastewater Effluent Outfall Pipeline Project, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 74083, completed by Mozingo Construction, Inc., (2) authorizing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the San Joaquin County Recorder’s Office, (3) authorizing the City Engineer to release the bonds and retention payment; and (4) appropriating remaining monies in CIP 74083 to the original Funds.
Midori Lichtwardt, Interim City Manager pulled the item for discussion and an amendment to the resolution.
Stephanie Reyna-Hiestand, Assistant Director Utilities and Felicia Galindo, Budget Officer provided the staff report and answered questions.
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Council questions and comments followed.
Vijay Kumar, Vice President of Jacobs responded to questions.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Davis and seconded by Council Member Arriola to adopt Resolution 2023-242 with the stated amendment (1) accepting the construction of the Wastewater Effluent Outfall Pipeline Project, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 74083, completed by Mozingo Construction, Inc.; (2) authorizing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the San Joaquin County Recorder’s Office; (3) Authorizing the City Engineer to release the bonds and retention payment; (4) appropriating remaining monies in CIP 74083 to the original funds. Roll call found all in favor; passed and so ordered.
1.P. Staff recommends that City Council adopt a resolution approving an Offsite Improvement Agreement between the City and Lennar Homes of California, LLC for public roadway improvements for Tracy Hills Drive 1B-2, required as part of the Conditions of Approval, for the Final Map previously approved for Tract 4114 of Tracy Hills Phase 1B.
Koosun Kim, City Engineer introduced Al Gali, Associate Engineer who provided the staff report.
Hans Van Ligten on behalf of the developer pulled the item and spoke about the improvements being almost 100% complete and ready for acceptance pursuant to the previous agreements, this is the step necessary to post certain security to allow the City to move forward for acceptance. Mr. Van Ligten asked staff to clarify how many final inspections have occurred in Phase 1B. There should be no further building permits issued after the 180 final inspections for Phase 1B and requested Council direct staff to bring back application for modification to the Conditions of Approval for Council consideration because they are trying not to disrupt the process for Phase 1B.
Karin Schnaider, Assistant City Manager responded to questions from Council regarding the developer’s comments.
Bijal Patel, City Attorney confirmed there are regular discussions occurring between staff and the developer. There are multiple Conditions of Approval and can only discuss the conditions for the Offsite Improvement Agreement that is before Council tonight.
Council comments continued.
Deanna Garcia stated other cities ask developers to put in infrastructure and amenities before allowing them to build houses and asked Council to think of the community by asking builders to do the amenities they are promising first and then houses.
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Alice English spoke about not deviating from the discussion as she has seen happening with developers continuing to talk off topic. Cannot discuss it as it is not on the agenda.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Davis and seconded by Council Member Arriola to adopt Resolution 2023-243 approving an Offsite Improvement Agreement between the City and Lennar Homes of California, LLC for public roadway improvements for Tracy Hills Drive 1B-2, required as part of the Conditions of Approval, for the Final Map previously approved for Tract 4114 of Tracy Hills Phase 1B. Roll call found all in favor; passed and so ordered.
2. ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE – Robert Tanner shared he had a medical condition after the Christmas parade on Saturday and thanked citizens of Tracy, Police Officers, Fire that helped him out. Mr. Tanner spoke about Council not pushing through the Aquatics Center.
Richard Williams shared the loss of his father-in-law who passed away due to being struck at an uncontrolled crosswalk and spoke about a previously submitted petition of over 800 concerned citizens, applying for grants and shared his concerns over uncontrolled crosswalks. Mr. Williams requested no further delays or studies be reasons for not taking action in making the streets of Tracy safer for pedestrians and drivers. Mr.
Williams provided the Clerk with a copy of his comments.
Wes Huffman apologized to Council for implying they did not respond to an email he thought he had sent to them and later realized he had not sent the email.
Jennifer Owens shared concerns regarding red light runners, asked what the City plans to do about the issue and asked about getting cameras on stop lights to capture license plates. Ms. Owens supported El Pescadero and progress of the Multi-Generational Recreation Center project.
Damien Gray spoke about neglect of the northern part of town and a lot of election promises being broken. Ms. Gray shared concerns regarding a trailer park on the corner of Kavanaugh and Holly. Twenty-five years ago, proposed condos were to go in but did not happen, neighbors were told existing trailers would not be moved and were promised no new trailers would be brought in there. Ms. Gray stated three new older trailers have been brought in and there is no fencing and is an eyesore.
Don Penning spoke about the traffic lights and cameras at intersections and spoke about a software that if there is a camera it will alert if someone is speeding and can ping an officer. It is a big concern, see a lot of cars doing donuts and speeding.
Rosario Arulappan referred to both Ellis School and Aquatic Center Project and spoke about the developer’s action causing delays, broken promises and lack of progress and shared concerns regarding the developer’s failure to deliver on the school.
Dotty Nygard referred to a Tracy Rants and Raves post of two youths saying there is nothing to do in Tracy, and the mall looking like a deserted place. There are CIP projects waiting, the Nature Park could be a place for families to enjoy and a pump track, amenities the community desperately needs. The community has tried to put faith in projects they truly want to see brought forward but are losing the confidence of youth.
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Alice English spoke about Suzanne Schultz who worked for the District Attorney’s Office on the crime unit for human trafficking. The City has a DARE program that teaches youth about drugs. Ms. English stated Sow A Seed is having a Boys to Men Conference at Tracy High and shared concerns regarding song lyrics from a person who will be speaking as a role model for Tracy at the conference.
Council Member Arriola objected to the characterization from the previous speaker’s comments.
3. REGULAR AGENDA
3.A Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion adopt an Ordinance 1) determining that the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environment Quality Act, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), and 2) approving amendments to Sections
10.08.3196(b) and (d) of the Tracy Municipal Code to expand the definition of Youth Center and to establish buffers between Cannabis Uses and Sensitive Uses.
Mayor Young opened the public hearing.
Vicki Lombardo, Senior Planner provided the staff report and responded to questions.
Council questions followed.
Dotty Nygard stated people and businesses are watching on how we conduct business. Have been trying to bring this industry into Tracy for four years and still have not completed an easy process. Over 50% in our town agreed to new cannabis bill and still villainize and demonize cannabis users.
This is a new industry coming in to bring more revenue to our City.
Liz Villareal stated no one in Tracy is saying no cannabis and do not understand why children in various areas do not count. What is Tracy bringing to its community if downtown is full of cannabis stores. An after school or weekend activity needs to be looked at the same way as a child in school all day. Asked about limit on cannabis locations in a community per population. Community wants safe locations.
Robert Tanner stated under Mayor Rickman four stores were authorized, one for every 25,000. Under Mayor Young it went from four to 11 or one for every 10,000. Mr. Tanner shared concerns regarding increasing from four to 11 stores and recommended 100 feet buffer.
Mayor Young stated she takes personal offense to the previous speaker’s comments.
Council Member Bedolla disagreed with characterization, was sole dissenting voice to not go from four to 11.
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Deanna Garcia asked how many times the extensions can be extended for the existing 17 and asked for clarification if there is an extra spot open for a retail store due to a denial.
Bijal Patel, City Attorney responded to questions.
Michelle Tru asked about extensions with business permits, is there a limit on the CUPs. Once everyone gets up and running, then the purview for the Council to change the numbers would be an opportunity for the will of the people to lower the number for the future.
Council questions and comments continued.
Mayor Young closed the public hearing.
Adrianne Richardson, City Clerk read the title of the proposed ordinance.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Bedolla and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis to introduce an Ordinance 1) determining that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), and 2) amending Section 10.08.3196(B) and (D) of the Tracy Municipal Code to expand the definition of youth center and to establish buffers between cannabis uses and (A) sensitive uses and (B) residential uses. Roll call found Council Members Arriola, Bedolla, Evans and Mayor Pro Tem Davis in favor; passed and so ordered. Mayor Young opposed.
Mayor Young called for a recess at 10:01 p.m.
Mayor Young reconvened the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
3.B The staff proposes, and the Parks and Community Services Commission recommends, that the City Council introduce an Ordinance amending Section
4.16.030 of the Tracy Municipal Code to amend the Definitions to include “Sensitive Areas” that consist of designated parks and a 1000-foot buffer around such parks.
Brian MacDonald, Interim Assistant City Manager stated the agenda item was sponsored by Mayor Pro Tem Davis and seconded by Council Member Bedolla on September 19, 2023, and provided the staff report and presentation and responded to questions.
Leslie Wood shared concerns regarding the ordinance and unhoused people who will be negatively affected. The ordinance did not specify what the sensitive areas were protecting youth from and does specify camping and parking overnight and that means the unhoused people. The City is proposing restricting areas the unhoused can go, asked where the unhoused can go and requested the ordinance not go into effect until there are enough beds in the shelter for everyone who needs one and can allow parking and camping at the shelter space if people are more comfortable doing that.
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Bijal Patel, City Attorney responded to questions.
Robert Tanner stated we only have beds for 38 and some people do not want to move and asked will there be more beds available for more and when. What is the plan for the ones that refuse to move to the homeless shelter.
Council questions and comments followed.
Adrianne Richardson, City Clerk read the title of the proposed ordinance.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Bedolla and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis to introduce an Ordinance amending Section 4.16.030 of the Tracy Municipal Code to amend the definitions to include “sensitive areas” consisting of designated parks and a 1000-foot buffer around such parks. Roll call found all in favor; passed and so ordered.
3.C Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and approve, by motion, a proposed funding plan for the Multi-Generational Recreation Center project (CIP 78178), which the plan includes future appropriations from Impact Fees and Transit funds and an authorization to proceed with lease revenue bond financing against Measure V funds in the amount of $54,000,000.
Richard Joaquin, Parks Planning and Development Manager provided the staff report and responded to questions.
Arash Izadi, Project Architect from LPA, Inc. provided the presentation regarding the project update.
Felicia Galindo, Budget Officer provided the budget analysis.
Glenn Rock and Kevin Eckels, Gilbane Building Company provided information regarding the construction management.
Sara Cowell, Finance Director responded to questions.
Council questions and comments followed.
Council Member Bedolla stated when it came back to Council on October 18, 2022, there was a half-court basketball court proposed and he had asked to consider a lighted full court.
Mr. Joaquin confirmed Council’s request was to incorporate a full sized basketball court and possibly have it lighted and explained due to the budget and lighting of the basketball court fell off the list but it is plumbed for future lighting. Could propose a bid alternate on the amenity, put out to bid and if the bid comes in under and there is a cushion, could potentially award the bid alternate and put lights on the basketball court.
Council Member Bedolla stated he would be asking Council for support for the lighting on the basketball court. Mayor Young supported the request.
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Council comments continued.
Mayor Young asked Council if anyone was opposed to including the lighting of the basketball court. It was Council’s consensus to include the lighting of the basketball court.
Robert Tanner stated it is sad the City is pushing this park and not the Aquatics Center and asked how much will it cost to clean up the park before construction and is that part of the $88 million.
Alice English asked about the hours of operation for the gymnasium and referred to the lighting in the park after 10:00 p.m. Ms. English spoke about Legacy Fields progress and thanked Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Member Bedolla for fighting for that.
Conrad Levoitt stated the Multi-Generational Recreation Center was a project discussed on the Parks Commission, is needed and wanted and it is important to watch the process very carefully and flow of the timeline. In 2014 there was a YouTube video saying teenagers wanted a basketball court. Happy to see new dog park come in and recognized people involved with getting the park and the residents in the area for what they have put up with.
Karen Moore stated this is really about fiscal responsibility. Is it feasible to take out a $54,000,000 bond – the answer is no and we do not need to put the City into fiscal danger for this location. There were grant opportunities that we missed. There are other places we could have put in the Multi-Gen that would have put it in a disadvantaged community and opened it up for millions of dollars of funding.
Council questions and comments continued.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Arriola and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis to approve a proposed funding plan for the Multi-Generational Recreation Center project (CIP 78178), which plan includes future appropriations from Impact Fees and Transit funds and an authorization to proceed with lease revenue bond financing against Measure V funds in the amount of $54,000,000.
Roll call found all in favor; passed and so ordered.
4. ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE – Alice English spoke about a Boys to Men Conference conducted by Sow A Seed on December 9, 2023 at Tracy High and shared concerns regarding lyrics degrading to women from a guest presenters songs and promoting drugs. Ms. English shared she worked with Suzanne Schultz in the District Attorney’s office who dedicated so much to human trafficking portion and brought a lot to schools.
She hoped there will be an investigation because she felt the nonprofit does not deserve any money.
Karen Moore stated she finds it interesting where we are late at night and a citizen wants to bring up a political football which is detrimental to the City and keeps us all here late.
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Mayor Young responded to the Boys to Men Conference comments made by Ms.
English.
5. STAFF ITEMS – Midori Lichtwardt, Interim City Manager announced Council did reinstate the December 19, 2023, regular Council meeting.
Brian MacDonald, Interim Assistant City Manager provided an update on the warming center stating staff is working through some logistics for a warming location and is anticipating using the shelter as a warming center. There is more of a demand from our unsheltered residents. Hoped to get a messaging out this week. Getting the 38 beds on board will help meet a lot of that demand. The trigger for the warming location will be 33 degrees and is consistent with other jurisdictions and our County.
Ms. Lichtwardt added during the day 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. we are offering free bus rides on Tracer on fixed routes.
Mr. MacDonald added that is new this year. Typically, we do it for the month of December, we do a grant funding that our Transit Manager has been able to get and are going to extend that through February.
6. COUNCIL ITEMS – Council Member Evans thanked the community members for supporting Tracy Parade of Lights last Saturday. It was the biggest crowd he has ever seen in Tracy and thanked TCCA and the many people that put time and effort in to make that event such a success.
Council Member Evans asked staff for an update on the dialysis application. It was brought up the last meeting that an application was in the process. Council Member Arriola seconded the update request. Council Member Evans stated he was hoping to get a live update but if staff wants to put it in a memo, that works also.
Bijal Patel, City Attorney responded staff does not need to do a memo to the Council.
She has been working with the Development Services team internally to understand when it will be ready to move forward to the Council for approval. It is an OIA and not an SIA but there are a few steps that are still pending. Not sure if it is scheduled for December 19, 2023. We are actively working on trying to resolve it.
Midori Lichtwardt, Interim City Manager clarified an OIA is an Offsite Improvement Agreement and confirmed it is scheduled to come to Council on December 19, 2023.
Council Member Arriola thanked the Police Department for attending the sentencing of the successful conviction of the horrific murders of two individuals in Tracy from the Garcia Cruz family. Always appreciate when he sees our Police Chief and Police Officers taking the extra step to ensure that visibility for victims and family and sent a special thank you to Corporal Eric Smith who did an incredible job to ensure that conviction. Council Member Arriola wished everyone a happy Hanukkah.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated she attended the Christmas Parade and have never seen anything like it and thanked TCCA for doing an outstanding job and the community for showing up in numbers. Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked about the Valpico and Corral Hollow flashing red light. When are we expecting the light to work. It worked briefly for one day and has not worked since. It is super dangerous.
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Ms. Lichtwardt responded she does not have a date at this moment and will work with engineering. There were plans to activate that light. It was activated for under 24 hours and conditions on the ground made it less safe, so it was turned back to flashing. Ms.
Lichtwardt stated she would get an update from engineering regarding a timeline.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis responded with the red light flashing and construction happening on Valpico going up towards Tracy Blvd it is a nightmare getting through that area and hoped the City can do something sooner than later for the safety factor as it is incredibly dangerous.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked for a follow up on the empty buildings. Have asked a few times for staff to look into what other cities are doing to address empty commercial buildings which was supported by Council Member Arriola a couple of times and can we take an aggressive look at that. Still have all these large buildings that are sitting empty, it negatively impacts us from an economic development standpoint and hoped staff can bring something back or in a memo. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated she had a great time at Vela Apartments mixer and wished everyone a happy Hanukkah.
Council Member Bedolla stated he hears the concerns about a dedicated warming center and wanted to make sure to give the Familiar Faces hot line number: 209 831- 6640. Please call if looking for shelter or safety from elements.
Council Member Bedolla requested support to bring the following items sooner than wait for a Tracy Homelessness Advisory Committee meeting to the whole Council at the December 19, 2023 regular meeting or possibly sooner should a special meeting be called before December 19, 2023: 1) The acceptance of the Grade Tech and Tennyson contracts for the homeless shelter 2) Acceptance of the $3 million federal and $7.1 million county grants and 3) the Power Gen contract extension. Mayor Pro Tem Davis seconded the request.
Council Member Bedolla gave a shout out to the joint venture with the City, the Police Department and the Friends of the Animal Shelter. He did the 2.5 mile run/walk, walked a shelter animal Astro and it was great to see the community out there. The walking path was vivid for him because a couple of weeks before the Alliance Project came to Council and it was right down the street from there and thinks that area should get a second chance. The Fast and the Furious fun run was a great event. Council Member Bedolla stated he also attended Hector John Cardoza’s store opening Para Siempre downtown, attended light parade and tree lighting and Mayor and Council sang 12 days of Christmas. This Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. Tracy Chabot is having their Hanukkah celebration outside of City Hall.
Mayor Young thanked TCCA for an outstanding downtown light parade. Never seen that many people in the last 12 years or so for parades in downtown Tracy and thanked the community. Mayor Young wished everyone a happy Hanukkah to those celebrating and the Jewish community and announced the Brighter Christmas Jail and Bail Fundraiser – need bail money to get out of jail to raise money for Brighter Christmas. Donations can be made online at Brighterchristmas.org/jail-bail-fundraiser.
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and talked to the Detroit Mayor and staff and they have done several things regarding empty commercial buildings and housing. They gave her contact information for the Attorney as well to make sure we are doing things that can help us legally when we have the excuse because it is private ownership.
Mayor Young stated there is a conference that will happen before Council addresses the new policy regarding budgeting and asked for support to attend the US Mayors Conference from January 17-19, 2024. Council Member Arriola seconded the request.
Mayor Young announced the next regular meeting will be on December 19, 2023.
7. ADJOURNMENT – Time: 12:44 a.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Arriola and seconded by Council Member Evans to adjourn. Roll call found all in favor; passed and so ordered.
The above agenda was posted at the Tracy City Hall on November 30, 2023. The above are action minutes. A recording is available at the office of the City Clerk.
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