TRACY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 17, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall, 333 Civic Center Plaza, Tracy Web Site: www.cityoftracy.org
Mayor Arriola called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
There were no actions taken pursuant to AB 2449.
Roll Call and Declaration of Conflicts – Council Members Bedolla, Evans, and Nygard, Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie; and Mayor Arriola were present. City Council had no declarations of conflict.
Mayor Arriola led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Deacon Jack Ryan, St. Bernard Catholic Church, offered the invocation.
Samantha Johnson, representative from Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom’s Office provided an overview on Legislative Updates, Constituent Services, and Internship Program.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR – Andrew Shen, Interim City Attorney, announced that a corrected version of the resolution for Item 1.D was placed on the dais; noted that the resolution required correction of minor issues with recitals, this action did not require the item to be pulled from Consent Calendar. Robert Tanner pulled agenda items 1.B and
1.F from the Consent Calendar.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie and seconded by Council Member Evans to adopt the Consent Calendar, 1.D as amended and excluding Items 1.B and
1.F. Roll call found Council Members Bedolla, Evans, and Nygard, Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie; and Mayor Arriola all in favor; passed and so ordered.
1.A. Adoption of Minutes of the June 3, 2025, Regular Meeting; June 3, 2025, Special Meetings; and June 8, 2025, Special Meeting. – Minutes were adopted.
1.C. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the On-Call Professional Services Agreement with RJR Engineering and Consulting, Inc. (Amendment) for entitlement, land development, and plan checking engineering services for Development projects to extend the agreement through June 30, 2028, for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000 per calendar year – Resolution 2025-120
1.D. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving Amendment 2 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Tracy and the West Side Pioneers Association. – Resolution 2025-121
1.E. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving: A) Amendment No.2 to the Professional Service Agreement with Ruggeri -Jensen- Azar Inc., for additional design services to address construction phases of the Corral Hollow Road Widening from Parkside Drive to Linne Road Project, Capital Improvement Project 73144, increasing the compensation by $315,000 for a total Regular Meeting Minutes 2 June 17, 2025
revised contract not-to-exceed amount of $1,534,500. B) Amendment No.1 to the Professional Service Agreement with Ruggeri -Jensen-Azar Inc., for additional design services to address construction phasing and Federal Aviation Administration concerns of the Corral Hollow Road Widening from Linne Road to California Aqueduct Project, Capital Improvement Project 73161, increasing the compensation by $832,000 for a total revised contract not -to-exceed amount of $2,527,000. –
Resolution 2025-122 Amendment No. 2
Resolution 2025-123 Amendment No. 1
1.G. Staff recommends that City Council adopt resolutions approving execution of four (4) separate Master Professional Services Agreements to provide On -Call Professional Support Services for Supervised Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)/Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) consultancy related to the City of Tracy Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Plants and remote facilities for the following:
1. SKM Engineering, LLC. with a term of three (3) years and three (3) months, retroactively to March 1, 2025, with an annual not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 for Water and $50,000 for Wastewater, and an administrative option to extend the terms to an addit ional two (2) years, at the same annual not -to-exceed amounts, with satisfactory performance. – Resolution 2025-125
2. Tesco Controls, LLC. with a term of three (3) years with an annual not-to- exceed amount of $50,000 for Water and $50,000 for Wastewater; and an administrative option to extend the terms to an additional two (2) years, at the same annual not-to-exceed amounts, with satisfactory performance. – Resolution 2025-126
3. Telstar Instruments with a term of three (3) years, an annual not -to-exceed amount of $100,000 for Wastewater, and an administrative option to extend the terms to an additional two (2) years, at the same annual not-to-exceed amounts, with satisfactory performance. – Resolution 2025-127
4. Tetra Tech, Inc., with a term of three (3) years, an annual not-to-exceed amount of $20,000 for Wastewater, and an administrative option to extend the terms to an additional two (2) years, at the same annual not-to-exceed amounts, with satisfactory performance. – Resolution 2025-128
1.H. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution for the Gretchen Talley Park Phase 3, Capital Improvement Project 78170: 1) Awarding a construction contract to R&R Pacific Construction of Woodland, California, in the amount of $4,435,020; and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to approve change orders up to the contingency amount of $443,502; and 3) Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Griffin Structures for project and construction management services for a total not -to-exceed amount of$200,000; and 4) Appropriating master plan park impact fees (F361) in the amount of $1,200,000 to CIP 78170; and 5) Granting authority to the City Manager to execute capital project related documents and fee authorization necessary to support the Project within the overall Project not -to-exceed budget of $6,800,000. – Resolution 2025-129
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1.I Staff recommends that the City Council adopts a resolution: (1) determining that compliance with standard procurement processes is not in the best interests of the City pursuant to Tracy Municipal Code 2.20.180 (b)(4) and dispensing such requirement for the actions herein, and; (2) approving a General Services Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for police communications maintenance for a total not to exceed amount of $537,945 and for the term of three years, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028. – Resolution 2025-130
1.J. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution (1) approving Cooperative Agreement C-25-096 with the San Joaquin Council of Governments for the City of Tracy Transit Station Mobility Hub Demonstration Project; (2) authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement. – Resolution 2025-131
1.K. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Professional Services Agreement with The Young Connects to coordinate and host the annual Tracy Connects Event for a not -to-exceed amount of $1,400. – Resolution 2025-132
1.L. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution: (1) Making a determination that compliance with standard procurement process is not in the best interest of the City and dispensing the bidding requirements for the action herein; (2) Authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with NeoGov. for cloud-based software services and technology for an initial term of three years, with a retroactive effective date of July 1, 2024, and for a total not -to-exceed amount of $150,000; and (3) Authorizing an administrative option to extend the term of up to two years with the approval by the City Manager contingent upon satisfactory performance and budget availability. – Resolution 2025-133
1.M. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution: 1) approving the Compensation & Benefit Plan for the Confidential Employees Unit, and 2) authorizing an amendment to the City’s Master Salary Schedule to reflect the terms of the agreement. – Resolution 2025-134
1.N. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract amendment to an existing contract with Granicus LLC for a total not to exceed amount of $ 165,000 per fiscal year, to cover certain additional se rvices including but not limited to website refresh, webpage conversions, expanded closed captioning services and implementation of electronic voting modules for City Council meetings. – Resolution 2025-135
1.O. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt an Ordinance repealing and replacing Section 10.08.3193 of the Tracy Municipal Code, regarding Mobile Food Vendors. – Ordinance 1356
1.B. Staff Recommends that the Tracy City Council receive an informational report regarding the Police Department’s update on crime statistics of homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assaults. Informational Only
Robert Tanner requested information regarding the success of the one-day Drug Take Back event.
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Sekou Millington, Police Chief, shared that he did not have that information but would provide information at a later date.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie and seconded by Council Member Evans to receive an informational report regarding the Police Department’s update on crime statistics of homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assaults. Roll call found Council Members Bedolla, Evans, and Nygard, Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie; and Mayor Arriola all in favor; passed and so ordered.
1.F. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution (1) accepting the construction improvements for the Bessie Avenue Reconstruction Project, Capital Improvement Projects 73192, 74166 and 75164, constructed by Tracy Grading and Paving, Inc. as complete, (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 Improvement Security and Retention payment in accordance with the Project Contract and Tracy Municipal Code Section
12.36.080, (4) authorizing the transfer in the amount of $465,355 from General Fund Projects (F301) CIP 73192 to the Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Project CIP 73193, (5) authorizing the transfer in the amount of $354,774 from ARPA (F252) CIP 74166 to the Temporary Emergency Housing Facility 71112, (6) authorizing the transfer in the amount of $316,263 from ARPA (F252) CIP 75164 to Temporary Emergency Housing Facility CIP 71112, and (7) authorizing the Finance Department to the close the Projects. – Resolution 2025-124 Robert Tanner commended the City in saving $1.1 million that will be redirected to other Capital Improvement Projects.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie and seconded by Council Member Nygard to accept the construction improvements for the Bessie Avenue Reconstruction Project, Capital Improvement Projects 73192, 74166 and 75164, constructed by Tracy Grading and Paving, Inc. as complete, (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 Improvement Security and Retention payment in accordance with the Project Contract and Tracy Municipal Code Section 12.36.080, (4) authorizing the transfer in the amount of $465,355 from General Fund Projects (F301) CIP 73192 to the Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Project CIP 73193, (5) authorizing the transfer in the amount of $354,774 from ARPA (F252) CIP 74166 to the Temporary Emergency Housing Facility 71112, (6) authorizing the transfer in the amount of $316,263 from ARPA (F252) CIP 75164 to Temporary Emergency Housing Facility CIP 71112, and (7) authorizing the Finance Department to the close the Projects. Roll call found Council Members Bedolla, Evans, and Nygard, Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie; and Mayor Arriola all in favor; passed and so ordered.
STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS: There were no Staff Announcements.
2. ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE – There were no Items of the Audience.
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3. REGULAR AGENDA
3.A. Staff recommends that the Tracy City Council take actions as follows 1) the City Council conduct a Public Hearing for City Council to receive and consider comments on the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Annual Operating and Capital Budget, and upon conclusion, 2) adopt a resolution approving new positions for an annual aggregate cost of $1,975,547 and authorizing the budget officer to amend the city’s position control roster for FY 2025/26, 3) adopt a resolution adopting the City of Tracy Fiscal Year 2025/26 annual operating and capital budget, reflecting additional positions approved through Resolution xxx, 4) adopt a resolution for the FY2025/26 Fiscal Sustainability Strategies funding recommended by the Tracy Finance Committee to City Council, 5) adopt a resolution approving the allocation of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Travel Budget of the City Council Body pursuant to the Council’s travel policy, 6) adopt a resolution for committed fund balances (GASB 54) for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025 in compliance with statement 54 of the governmental accounting standards board, 7) adopt a resolution establishing Fiscal Year 2025/26 appropriations limit pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California state constitution.
Felicia Galindo, Budget Officer, and Sara Castro, Director of Finance, provided the staff report.
Robert Tanner requested clarification on the debt and capital increase and the Measure V revenues.
Felicia Galindo, Budget Officer provided clarification.
Council Members commented and asked questions.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie and seconded by Council Member Evans to adopt Resolution 2025-136 approving new positions for an annual aggregate cost of $1,975,547 and authorizing the budget officer to amend the city’s position control roster for FY 2025/26. Roll call found Council Members Bedolla, Evans, and Nygard, Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie; and Mayor Arriola all in favor; passed and so ordered.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie and seconded by Council Member Evans to adopt Resolution 2025-137 adopting the City of Tracy Fiscal Year 2025/26 annual operating and capital budget, reflecting additional positions approved through Resolution 2025-136. Roll call found Council Members Bedolla, Evans, and Nygard, Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie; and Mayor Arriola all in favor; passed and so ordered.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie and seconded by Council Member Nygard to adopt Resolution 2025-138 approving the allocation of the FY 2025-2026 travel budget of the City Council body pursuant to the Council’s travel policy. Roll call found Council Members Bedolla, Evans, and Nygard, Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie; and Mayor Arriola all in favor; passed and so ordered.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie and seconded by Council Member Evans to adopt Resolution 2025-139 approving the committed fund Regular Meeting Minutes 6 June 17, 2025
balances for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025, in compliance with Statement 54 of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. Roll call found Council Members Bedolla, Evans, and Nygard, Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie; and Mayor Arriola all in favor; passed and so ordered.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie and seconded by Council Member Bedolla to adopt Resolution 2025-140 Establish Fiscal Year 2025/26 appropriations limit (GANN) pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California State Constitution. Roll call found Council Members Bedolla, Evans, and Nygard, Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie; and Mayor Arriola all in favor; passed and so ordered.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie and seconded by Council Member Evans to adopt Resolution 2025-141 for the FY 2025-2026 fiscal sustainability strategies funding recommended by the Tracy Finance Committee to the City Council. Roll call found Council Members Bedolla, Evans, and Nygard, Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie; and Mayor Arriola all in favor; passed and so ordered.
3.B. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing and upon its conclusion: 1. Introduce an ordinance approving an amendment to the Industrial Areas Specific Plan, Application Number SPA24- 0002, to amend the land use designation from Limited Industrial to Village Center for three parcels totaling approximately 9.26 acres located north of Valpico Road, east of Tracy Boulevard, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 246-130-15, 246-130-20, and 246-130-25; and 2. Determine that the project is consistent with the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and does not require further environmental assessment pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15183.
Christina Delgadillo, Associate Planner, and Forrest Ebbs, Director of Community and Economic Development provided the staff report.
Council Members commented and asked questions.
Brett Jolley with McKinley, Conger, Galarneau & Jolley LLP, land use Counsel for Red Maple L.P. noted that his clients are fully supportive of the staff recommendation.
April B. A. Quintanilla, City Clerk, read the title of proposed Ordinance.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie and seconded by Council Member Bedolla to waive full reading of text and introduce proposed ordinance approving an amendment to the Industrial Areas Specific Plan, Application Number SPA24-0002, to amend the land use designation from Limited Industrial to Village Center for three parcels totaling approximately 9.26 acres located north of Valpico Road, east of Tracy Boulevard, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 246-130- 15, 246-130-20, and 246-130-25. Roll call found Council Members Bedolla, Evans, and Nygard, Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie; and Mayor Arriola all in favor; passed and so ordered.
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3.C. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing, and upon its conclusion: 1. Introduce an ordinance amending Tracy Municipal Code Section 10.08.4440 to add a definition for fuel pricing signs and amending Section 10.08.4500(g) to exempt fuel pricing signs from the standard limiting the number of monument signs to two per parcel; and 2. Determine that this amendment to the Tracy Municipal Code does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and therefore pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section15061(b)(3), no additional environmental review is necessary.
Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Genevieve Federighi, Associate Planner, and Forrest Ebbs, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided the staff report.
Council Members commented and asked questions.
Scott Schendel, Project Manager for Schack and Company expressed support for the proposed amendments to the project and thanked staff.
Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
April Quintanilla, City Clerk, read the title of proposed Ordinance.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Bedolla and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie to waive full reading of text and introduce proposed ordinance amending Tracy Municipal Code Section 10.08.4440 to add a definition for fuel pricing signs and amending Section 10.08.4500(g) to exempt fuel pricing signs from the standard limiting the number of monument signs to two per parcel; and
2. Determine that this amendment to the Tracy Municipal Code does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and therefore pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section15061(b)(3), no additional environmental review is necessary. Roll call found Council Members Bedolla, Evans, and Nygard, Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie; and Mayor Arriola all in favor; passed and so ordered.
3.D. Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions, pursuant to the California Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 and California Streets & Highway Code §22623 et seq. (1) Adopt a Resolution approving the Engineer’s Report regarding the proposed levy and collection of assessments for the Tracy Consolidated Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026; and (2) Adopt a Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the Tracy Consolidated Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
Nilo Velasquez, Management Analyst II Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department provided the staff report.
Council Members commented and asked questions.
There was no public comment.
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ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie and seconded by Council Member Nygard to adopt Resolution 2025-142 approving the Engineer’s Report regarding the proposed levy and collection of assessments for the Tracy Consolidated Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. Roll call found Council Members Bedolla, Evans, and Nygard, Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie; and Mayor Arriola all in favor; passed and so ordered.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie and seconded by Council Member Bedolla to adopted Resolution 2025-143 ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the Tracy Consolidated Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. Roll call found Council Members Bedolla (Abstained from Zone 7), Evans (Abstained from Zone 20), and Nygard, Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie; and Mayor Arriola in favor; with Council Member Bedolla abstained from Zone 7 and Council Member Evans abstaining from Zone 20; passed and so ordered.
3.E. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution directing staff to initiate a comprehensive general benefit and reorganization analysis of the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) to identify long-term, sustainable maintenance and funding strategies.
Nilo Velasquez, Management Analyst Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, Richard Joaquin Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, and Brian MacDonald, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services provided the staff report.
Council Members commented and asked questions.
Kevin Tobeck thanked staff for this action; expressed frustration regarding the state of the landscaping in the parks; shared that there are sites throughout the community that need attention; urged the City Council to look for more funding. and expressed hope that the City can come up with solutions.
Alice English asked if the Level C residents will get a town hall style meeting to inform those property owners, shared historical information regarding the decline of some of the parks and requested that there be better outreach by sending out fliers rather than using only the website.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie and seconded by Council Member Nygard to approve the adoption of Resolution 2025-144 directing staff to initiate a comprehensive general benefit and reorganization analysis of the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) to identify long-term, sustainable maintenance and funding strategies. Roll call found Council Members Bedolla, Evans, and Nygard, Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie; and Mayor Arriola all in favor; passed and so ordered.
3.F. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution: (1) Declaring City’s intent to renew and expand a property and business improvement district known as the “Downtown Tracy Community Benefit District,” and (2) Fixing the time and place of a noticed public hearing regarding the district's renewal, and (3) Authorizing and directing the City Manager to sign the petition of support and to Regular Meeting Minutes 9 June 17, 2025
cast a ballot in support of the renewal of the Downtown Tracy Community Benefit District.
Jorge Barrera, Economic Development Manager; Alexandra Pineda, Economic Development Analyst; and Forrest Ebbs, Director of Community and Economic Development provided the staff report.
Council Members commented and asked questions.
Greg Cose represented Tracy City Center Association; urged the City Council to support and approve renewal for the Tracy Community Benefit District.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie and seconded by Council Member Nygard to adopt Resolution 2025-145 declaring the City’s intent to renew and expand a property and business improvement district known as the “Downtown Tracy Community Benefit District,” and (2) Fixing the time and place of a noticed public hearing regarding the district's renewal, and (3) authorizing and directing the City Manager to sign the petition of support and to cast a ballot in support of the renewal of the Downtown Tracy Community Benefit District. Roll call found Council Members Bedolla, Evans, and Nygard, Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie; and Mayor Arriola all in favor; passed and so ordered.
3.G. Staff recommends that the City Council discuss finalized Animal Service programs, Phase II of the animal shelter, and upon conclusion of such discussion, by motion, direct staff to proceed with specific solutions.
Brittany Pasquale, Animal Services Manager and Sekou Millington, Chief of Police and Bruce Playle, consultant from Indigo, Hammond and Playle, LLP. provided the staff report.
Council Members commented and asked questions.
Marina, volunteer with the Friends of the Animal Shelter, expressed support for the efforts at the Animal Shelter; urged the City Council to approve Phase 2 of the shelter improvements; and provided letters of support to the City Clerk.
A Community Member expressed concerns over the lack of consistency regarding information on providing water and food to the feral cats.
Angela Garcia asked if there are statistics that account for the animals that are turned away from the Animal Shelter and urged that better data be provided to make better decisions.
Janel Borg urged the City Council to increase the number kennels for cats, increase Animal Services hours to 24-hours a day and expand the Animal Services team with onsite vets as well.
Christina Darling from Tracy Dog Girls Rescue expressed concerns regarding the potential missed critical data from local non-profits; that data should have been provided to UC Davis; and shared concerns regarding the paid foster system.
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Kris Tucker, President of Friends of the Animal Shelter, expressed support for the Animal Shelter; acknowledged the commitment and work that all non-profit organizations, rescue organizations and the Animal Shelter are doing for the animals in Tracy; and provided the City Clerk with a copy of the letter that was read.
Julie Selner, President of Animal Rescue of Tracy, acknowledged the difficulties that non-profit volunteers and the Animal Shelter are facing and thanked the City Council for any support that can be provided.
A Community Member finished reading the letter Kris Tucker provided to the City Clerk.
Kim Grey suggested that there should be a community outreach program that educates the community about the responsibility of pet ownership and expressed support for Phase 2.
Sara Wood expressed support for the Animal Shelter, Phase 2, and more community education.
Council Members commented and asked questions.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie and seconded by Council Member Evans to implement the foster care program, reduce the adoption fees, and place the Animal Shelter on the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) list for consideration. Roll call found Council Members Bedolla, Evans, and Nygard, Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie; and Mayor Arriola all in favor; passed and so ordered.
3.H. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution: 1) approving the Compensation & Benefit Plan for Department Heads, and 2) authorizing an amendment to the City’s Master Salary Schedule to reflect the terms of the plan.
Midori Lichtwardt, City Manager provided the staff report.
Andrew Shen, Interim City Attorney noted that the Cost Of Living Adjustments that were outlined in the staff report also apply to the City Manager and the permanent City Attorney positions.
Council Members commented and asked questions.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie and seconded by Council Member Nygard to adopt Resolution 2025-146 approving the Compensation & Benefit Plan for Department Heads and authorizing an amendment to the City’s Master Salary Schedule to reflect the terms of the plan. Roll call found Council Members Bedolla, Evans, and Nygard, Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie; and Mayor Arriola all in favor; passed and so ordered.
4. ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE – Richard Williams community advocate for safer streets for all, noted that Chief Millington and the Tracy Police Department on the pedestrian Regular Meeting Minutes 11 June 17, 2025
safety awareness efforts; more education needs to take place; and provided information about grants that are available to make streets safer.
Gabriela Rodriguez-Machuca expressed support for the Downtown Tracy Community Benefit District.
5. 5. STAFF ITEMS – Midori Lichtwardt, City Manager, announced:
• City Offices will be closed on June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth and Friday July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day; and noted that trash and recycling collection will remain on the regular schedule • Only Safe and Sane Fireworks are allowed in the City limits beginning June 28, 2025, to July 3, 2025, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. and on July 4, 2025, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m.; and noted that the discharge of any other fireworks is illegal and subject to enforcement. Visit https://tracypd.com/ for more details
• Tracy Animal Services is hosting microchipping events for the next two weekends in June; Visit their Facebook or Instagram pages for exact dates and times; you can call or email them at 209-831-6364 or https://tracypd.com/bureau- of-support-services/animal-services , Appointments are required • On Sunday, June 22, 2025, two parades for the Holy Ghost parade will take place at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Downtown; roads will be closed between 8 a.m. and 1:30 pm, the following street closures are planned for:
o 9th Street from Windeler Avenue to Central Avenue
o Central Avenue from 9th Street to 11th Street
o Holly Drive from 11th Street to W. Eaton Avenue
o W. Eaton Avenue from Holly Drive to Parker Avenue
• Community Clean-up Event on June 21, 2025 Visit
https://www.cityoftracy.org/our-city/departments/public-works/recycling-solid- waste for more details.
6. COUNCIL ITEMS – Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie shared his attendance at the Police Department/Firefighters charity football game and reported that he visited with the participants of the Firefighters Explorer Program, welcomed 25 City Interns, and attended a Project Labor Agreements Training.
Council Member Bedolla shared that PG&E sent an email stating that on Thursday, June 19, 2025, there would be planned power outages in some areas of the City and the outage was estimated to occur between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Council Member Bedolla also paid homage to his father, Gilberto Bedolla Chavez.
Council Member Evans shared that he attended Trader Joe’s Grand Opening, thanked the Economic Development Team and staff for their work; reported that he attended the Police Department/Firefighters charity football game where great sportsmanship was demonstrated; and commended the Police Department on their ongoing pedestrian safety efforts.
Council Member Nygard shared that she attended the Trader Joe’s Ribbon-Cutting Event, Valley Link Board Meeting; and requested that staff reach out to Valley Link to schedule a presentation at a future Council Meeting regarding upcoming projects. Mayor Arriola supported the request.
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Mayor Arriola thanked Mayor Pro Tem for attending the City Intern welcome event; congratulated the Fire Department for the Police Department/Fire Department charity game; reported that he presented Keena and Linda Turner with a proclamation declaring June 16, 2025 as Keena and Linda Turner Day at the Keena Turner Golf Tournament for their contributions over the last 30 years to the Tracy Boys and Girls Club; and wished everyone a Happy Juneteenth and First Day of Summer..
7. ADJOURNMENT – Time: 10:40 p.m.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Bedolla and seconded by Council Member Evans to adjourn. Roll call found Council Members Bedolla, Evans, and Nygard, Mayor Pro Tem Abercrombie; and Mayor Arriola all in favor; passed and so ordered.
The above agenda was posted at the Tracy City Hall on June 12, 2025. The above are action minutes. A recording is available at the office of the City Clerk
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