FEBRUARY 22, 2022 MINUTES
6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
City of Turlock Yosemite Room Turlock City Council
156 S. Broadway, Turlock, California
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Bublak called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
C. ROLL CALL:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
Yes Yes
PRESENT: Councilmembers Nicole Larson, Andrew Nosrati, Pam Franco, Rebecka Monez and Mayor Amy Bublak
ABSENT: None
D. DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS: None
1. CLOSED SESSION:
The Closed Session items) for this meeting have been agendized and will be heard toward the latter part of the meeting.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED OR AMENDED
may is them up uto order or he establised agenda by a four-andas vote chae in Councof the agenda. Maters Councilmember Monez requested that Action Items 9C, 9A, and 9F are moved to the front of the agenda, and that Public Participation Item 4 be moved to the end of the agenda.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Councilmember Franco, approving the amended agenda. Motion carried 3/2 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
Yes Yes
PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND BRIEFINGS:
A. Employee of the Month: Maria Ruiz, Staff Services Assistant, Police Department - November 2021
B. Employee of the Month: Sam Silveira, Info. Tech. Analyst II, IT Department - December 2021.
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C. Proclamation: In Honor of Retiring Fire Marshal Mark Gomez.
Mayor Bublak read a Proclamation honoring Mark Gomez's "27 Years of Service" to the City of Turiock.
D. Proclamation: In Honor of Retiring Police Captain Steve Williams.
Mayor Bublak read a Proclamation honoring Captain Steve Williams for his 33 years of service.
E. Presentation: Self-Help Enterprises presented an update regarding Montana Estates and affordable home ownership in Turlock in 2022. Mayor Bublak suggested that he follow up with Maria Ramos and Reagan Wilson regarding this Action Item 9C was heard out of order prior to the Consent Calendar. 9C. Request to authorize the Turlock Downtown Property Owners Association to change the color of the planter pots throughout the Downtown District in accordance with the adopted Downtown Design Guidelines.
Director Van Guilder presented the item and Downtown Property Owner's Association representative, Lori Smith, said that all of the downtown property owners as well as the Property Owner's Association unanimously supports this project.
Mayor Bublak opened public comment.
The following members of the public spoke:
Ron Bridegroom
Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Additional Council discussion included acknowledging and thanking all of the volunteers for all their hard work and dedication to keeping Turlock beautiful. Councilmember Franco said that she would like to help when it comes time to stain the pots.
Action:
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Councilmember T Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Mayak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Action Item 9A was heard out of order prior to the Consent Calendar. 9A. Request to accept the report of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Homeless and direct City Manager to return to the City Council with proposed expenditures for Council action.
Councilmember Monez presented a staff report outlining a strategic multifaceted approach to combat the homelessness challenge that Turlock faces. Mr. Lewis addressed the issues regarding homeless families and that they are harder to find throughout the city.
Council and staff discussion included concerns regarding mental and behavioral health, job placement programs, and substance abuse help for the homeless.
Mayor Bublak opened public comment.
The following members of the public spoke:
Amber Young
Shirley Mellard
Miguel Donodo
Milt Treiweiler
Ron Bridegroom
Cheryl
Robert Puffer
Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Councilmember Monez addressed the various concerns that the public had in regards to their concerns on mental health and substance abuse help programs.
Councilmember Larson said that Stanislaus State University has emergency funds for students for food and housing and that the City should keep that in mind.
Councilmember Nosrati addressed the public saying that the Council and all City Staff has compassion for the homeless and that the City is trying to provide a path to help those find shelter.
Action: Motion: Motion by Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Nosrati, to accept the report of the Ad Hoc Committee on the homeless and direct City Manager to return to the City Council with proposed expenditures for Council action. Motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember T Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Monez Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Action Item 9F was heard out of order prior to the Consent Calendar. 9F. Request to adopt amendments to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget as a result of the mid-year budget review.
Finance Director, Isaac Moreno presented the presentation on the Mid-Year Budget review.
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Councilmember Larson asked about anticipating additional overtime costs for public safety.
Isaac Moreno said that the numbers have been forecasted to the end of the year.
Mayor Bublak opened public comment.
The following members of the public spoke:
Robert Puffer
Ron Bridegroom
Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Isaac Moreno addressed the public comments.
Council voted for each augmentation and provided a yes or no vote, and indicated their funding choice.
The votes for amendments to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Unfunded Augmentation Request Summary are as follows:
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET UNFUNDED AUGMENTATION REQUESTS SUMMARY Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Bublak Larson Nosrati Franco Monez
EXPENSES
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
1 Office Equipment & Furniture: Scanner Y/GF Y / GF Y / GF Y/ GF Y/GF 2 Succession -Y / GF Y / GF Y/GF Y/ GF "Y/GF
3 Y/GF Y/GF Y/ GF Y / GF Y/ GF
POLICE SERVICES
4 Full Time Salaries - Unfreeze two Y / Measure A Y / Measure A Y / Measure A TY / Measure A /Y / Measure A Community Service Officers (Salary &
Benefits): Positions frozen in FY 20-21.
5 Overtime Standard: Historically Y / GF Y / Measure A Y / Measure A Y / Measure A Y / Measure A underbudgeted.
6 Overtime Community Assistance Y/GF Y / Measure A Y / Measure A Y/ Measure A Y/ Measure A Response Engagement: Increase
response to issues related to program.
Overtime Collateral Duty Training: Tracked Y/ GF Y/GF Y / Measure A Y / Measure A Y / Measure A separately from regular patrol
overtime.
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Transfers Out for Vehicle Replacement: Y / Measure A Y/GF Y / GF Y / GF Amount required each year to sustain
equipment replacement.
9 Transfers Out to Fund 240 for Police Y / Measure A Y / GF Y/ GF Y / GF Y / GF Equipment: Amount required each year to
sustain equipment replacement.
FIRE SERVICES
Needed to Stat at our are sta Benefits: Y / Measure A Y / Measure A Y / Measure A Y / Measure A Y / Measure A
REVENUE
FUND 502 ENGINEERINC
12 Transfers in from Fund 110 to Fund 502 Y Y Y Y
Engineering-Fee Subsidy: Augmentation to
Engineering for Fee subsidy from the
General Fund.
EXPENSES®
FUND 502 ENGINEERING
13 Full Time Salaries-Unfreeze Traffic Y/ GF Y/GF Y / GF Y / GF Y/GF Technician_ (Salary & Benefits 4/1/22
3/30/22): Frozen in FY20-21. Addres:
traffic complaints, infrastructure,
respond to inquiries on traffic related
concems. This position will minimize risk
associated with the transportation network
and will generate a small portion of revenue
to help offset its costs.
14 Full Time Salaries - Reclassify Staff Y/GF Y/GF Y / GF Y/ GF Y / GF Services Assistant to Staff Services
Technician: The Engineering allocated
positions are flat in the Administrative area
which prohibits personal growth and makes
it harder for the Division to retain qualified
staff. This reclassification will allow for
better retention of a trained workforce. The
15 Full Time Salaries - Staff Services Analyst Y/GF Y/GF Y/GF Y/ GF Y / GF - NEW (Salary & Benefits): Responsible for
Assessment districts, manage the annua
eporting process, and mitigate risk
16 Full Time Salaries - Unfreeze Land Y/ GF Y/GF Y/GF Y/ GF Y/ GF ırveyor (Salary & Benefits): Frozen
20 - 21. Position will work primarily w
cavenuet octs the vi generate sulficient
17 Full Time Salaries - Unfreeze Engineering Y / GF Y / GF Y/GF Y / GF Y / GF generate sufficient revenue to offset the
costs.
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REVENUE
GENERAL FUND REQUESTS
T Sales Tax Current Y Y Y
2 Sales Tax - Measure A Y Y Y Y
EXPENSES
CITY MANAGER
3 Reclassify one Office Assistant 1 (Range Y Y
14.3) to Executive
are no additional funds needed due to
HUMAN RESOURCES
Reclassify Human Resources Y Y Y Y
Tea one a salary range 2125
to Human Resources Analyst
(Confidential salary range 28.0) to reflec
the scope of responsibilities and duties
being performed by the incumbent. There is
no additional funds needed due to salary
saves.
FIRE SERVICES
8 Augmentation due to retirement of Fire Y/GF Y / GF Y / Measure A | Y / Measure A | Y / Measure A Marshal, contract will need be executed to
meet state requirements for annual fire
inspections.
PARKS-MAINTENANCE
9 Equipment Rental Y/ GF Y/GF Y / GF Y/ GF Y/GF
REVENUE
FUND 257 - STATE HOME FUNDS
10 HOME-ARP reimbursement funds Y Y Y
(account to be created)
EXPENSES
FUND 257 - STATE HOME FUNDS
11 Salary Charges from Other Departments Y
FUND 410 - WATER QUALITY
CONTROL
12 Reinstate the position of Regulatory Affairs Y
Division Manager
FUND 420 - WATER ENTERPRISE
13 Reinstate the position of Regulatory Affairs Y Y
Division Manager
14 PCE Monitoring & Remediation Y Y
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Action: Resolution No. 2022-033: Motion by Councilmember Franco, seconded by Councilmember Larson, adopting amendments to the Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 Budget as a result of the mid-year budget review. Motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
MOTION WAIVING READING OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA, EXCEPT BY TITLE Action: Motion by Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Monez, to waive the reading of all ordinances on the agenda, except by title. Motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Information concerning the consent items listed hereinbelow has been forwarded to each Councilmember prior to this meeting for study. Unless the Mayor, a Councilmember or member of the audience has questions concerning the Consent Calendar, the items are approved at one time by the Council. The action taken by the Council in approving the consent items is set forth in the explanation of the individual items.
A. Resolution No. 2022-023: Accepting Weekly Demands of 1/28/22 in the amount of $520,695.28; Weekly Demands of 2/4/22 in the amount of $4,090,960.73 B. Motion: Accepting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 8, 2022 C. Motion: Approval of Contract Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $42,850.64 (Fund 420) with Clark Bros., Inc., of Fresno, California, for City Project No. 20-027 "City Wide Chlorination" bringing the contract total to $4,417,732.15 D. Motion: Approving Contract Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $3,648 (Non-General Resolution No. 2022-024: Appropriating $158,000 to account number 410-51-531.43145 $158,000 to account number 420-52-550.43145 "Pave Trenches" from Fund 420 "Water" unassigned reserves to provide necessary funding for City Project No. 20-011 "City Utility Trench Repair 2020"
E. Motion: Approving Amendment No. 7 to an Agreement with Carollo Engineers of Walnut Creek, California, in the amount of $142,508 (Non-General Fund - Fund 420) for SCADA programming of Well No. 8 as part of City Project No. 18-69 "Surface Water Distribution System Improvements"
Motion: Authorizing staff to proceed with the procurement of professional engineering services and a construction contract for the repair of Washington Road bridge railing in the amount of $250,000 to be funded from Fund 218 "Measure L" account number 218- 40-461.51270 "Construction Project"
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G. Motion: Approving the Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Modesto Roselle, LLC, conditioned upon construction of improvements for the McCoon subdivision (VTSM 2006-09, Development Project No. 0673), developed by Modesto Roselle, LLC
Resolution No. 2022-025: Declaring the Intention to Order Annexation No. 33 for the property located at 4510 Crowell Road (Stanislaus County Assessor's Parcel 071-002- 012) to Existing Community Facilities District No. 2 (Services Mitigation)
1. Motion: Authorizing issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Sewer Rate and Fee Study
J. Motion: Approving an Agreement with Shape, Inc. for purchasing of Flygt brand submersible pumps and associated parts in an amount not to exceed $150,000 (non- general fund) for the period February 22, 2022 through June 30, 2022, and an annual amount not to exceed $250,000, over the remaining five (5) year term of the Agreement, for a total compensation not to exceed of $1,150,00 if all renewal periods are exercised K. Motion: Approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-0059 between the City of Turlock and Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group for the Downtown Turlock Perchloroethylene (PCE) Project Proposition 1 Groundwater Cleanup Grant to include the By an em of the agemen, i l eat pend and
exercised
Resolution No. 2022-026: Appropriating $54,725 to account number 420-52-550.43504 "PCE Monitoring & Remediation" from Fund 420 "Water" from unassigned reserves for Environmental Services Related to PCE
L. Resolution No. 2022-027: Approving the revision to the Regulations for Alternate Work Schedules Pursuant to Personnel System Rules and Regulations 19.10 M. Resolution No. 2022-028: Approving revisions to the job description for Executive Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk
N. Resolution No. 2022-029: Reaffirming the Director of Emergency Services Proclamation of Existence
of a Local Emergency in response to COVID-19
O. Resolution No. 2022-030: Authorizing the submittal of a Notification of Intent to Comply to CalRecycle and authorizing the City Manager or his/her designee to sign any and all necessary documents
Action: Motion by Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Monez, adopting the consent calendar. Motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FINAL READINGS:
A. Request to accept the results of the Proposition 218 process for the consideration of increasing the monthly solid waste fees/charges effective April 1, 2022 AND amend Turlock Municipal Code Title 6, Chapter 3, Article 1, Section 01 titled Garbage, Rubbish, and Organic Refuse to implement updated fees/charges for property related to solid waste services. (Madden)
Deputy City Clerk Lisa Schimmelfennig read the Ordinance title into the record.
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Mased pubia commed public comment. Nobody from the public spoke and Mayor Bublak Action: Ordinance No. 1289-CS: Motion by Councilmember Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, amending Turlock Municipal Code Title 6, Chapter 3, Article 1, Section 01 titled Garbage, Rubbish, and Organic Refuse to implement updated fees/charges for property related to solid waste services. Motion carried 3/2 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
Yes Yes Yes
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
ACTION ITEMS:
A. Action Item 9A was heard before Consent Calendar Item 6.
B. Request authorize the City Manager to begin the implementation of recommendations from the Geographic Information System (GIS) Strategic Plan performed in 2019 by VESTRA resources Inc., AND approve the creation and funding for one Full Time Employee (FTE) position of GIS Coordinator, funded by effected Departments and Permit fees, AND authorize staff to solicit a Request for Proposal from qualified firms to provide GIS support services
Action Item 9B was been continued to the March 8, 2022 City Council Meeting.
C. Action Item 9C was heard before Consent Calendar Item 6.
D. Request to direct staff to proceed with preparation of plans, specifications, and advertising for City Project 21-044 "Pedretti Park Lighting Improvements", AND accept a grant award from Turlock Irrigation District for $150,482 for lighting upgrades at Pedretti Park, AND appropriate $25,000 to account 120-10-120.51270 "Pedretti Park Lighting Improvements" from Fund 120 Tourism unassigned reserve for preliminary engineering on City project 21-044.
Parks & Recreation Public Facilities Supervisor, Mark Crivelli, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Council and Staff discussed the expenses and the associated cost savings of upgrading the lighting at Pedretti Park.
Mayor Bublak opened public comment.
The following members of the public spoke:
Robert Puffer
Cheryl
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Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Councilmember Monez asked if the funds from Prop 68 were still available. Parks & Recreation Director Allison Van Guilder said no.
Councilmember Larson mentioned how much Pedretti Park needs these upgrades.
Councilmember Nosrati said that he would like to see the maintenance costs. He said that he wants to invest in the parks.
Councilmember Franco said that soon, the city won't have the option to buy the existing bulbs that are currently being used. She suggested that Parks & Recreation adds a line item in the future CIP budget for the cost of the bulbs.
Action: Motion: Motion by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Councilmember to directing staff to proceed with preparation of plans, specifications, and advertising for City Project 21-044 "Pedretti Park Lighting Improvements".
Motion: Accepting a grant award from Turlock Irrigation District for $150,482 for lighting upgrades at Pedretti Park
2022-032: Appropriating $25,000 to account 120-1
unassigned reserve for preliminary engineering on City project 21-044 Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Request to approve a Master Lease-Purchase Agreement with PNC Equipment Finance for the lease of two (2) Pierce Velocity Pumpers without compliance to the formal bid procedure pursuant to Turlock Municipal Code Section 2-7-08(b)(2), for a period of fifteen (15) with an annual compensation amount not to exceed $152,712.88 and a total amount for all fifteen (15) years not to exceed $2,290,693.20.
Council and Staff discussion included that the funding source will be Measure A, the new trucks will be energy efficient, the length of time for the RPF process, and that the first lease payment would be March 2023 with delivery of the new trucks by July 2023.
Mayor Bublak opened public comment.
The following members of the public spoke:
Ron Bridegroom
Robert Puffer
Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Fire Chief Ernst and Fire Chief Wise responded to the questions asked by the public.
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Action: Motion: Motion by Councilmember Monez and seconded by Councilmember Franco to approve a Master Lease-Purchase Agreement with PNC Equipment Finance for the lease of two (2) Pierce Velocity Pumpers without compliance to the formal bid procedure pursuant to Turlock Municipal Code Section 2-7-08(b)(2), for a period of fifteen (15) with an annual compensation amount not to exceed $152,712.88 and a total amount for all fifteen (15) years not to exceed $2,290,693.20. Motion carried 4/1 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
No Yes Yes Yes Yes
10. CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES:
Fire Chief Wise gave the City Council an update regarding Turlock Fire transitioning over to Modesto Fire, he spoke about multiple personnel updates, including promotions and departures, and that the Fire Master Plan should be completed by the end of the month.
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Moved to the end of the agenda by Councilmember Monez.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.3(a), this is the time set aside for members of the public to directly address the City Council on any item of interest to the public that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council and to address the Council on any item on tonight's agenda, including Consent Calendar items. You will be allowed five (5) minutes for your comments. If you wish to speak regarding an item on the agenda, you may be asked to defer your remarks until the Council addresses the matter.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(3), no action or discussion may be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except that the City Council, or its staff, may briefly respond to comments or questions from members of the public, provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, or direct staff to place the issue on a future agenda.
Milt Treiweiler
Ron Bridegroom
Robert Puffer
Mayor Bublak closed Public Participation.
11. COUNCIL ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION:
Countin ember arun reminded stat about her desire to speak about the possibility of Mayor Bublak said that after all of the Councilmembers have hosted the ARPA forums in their districts, the City Council will have a workshop to brainstorm and discuss the results.
12. COUNCILMEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Councilmembers may ask questions, provide comments, and make brief announcements on notable topics of interest.
The Brown Act does not allow discussion or action by the legislative body.
Councilmember Nosrati spoke about not moving the Public Participation to the end of the agenda, would like to improve community gardens, and traffic signal timing.
Councilmember Larson said that staff should keep an eye on federal grants like the Investment and Jobs Act. She said she would love to get additional federal funding. She also talked about recent violence in the Downtown area and that Council should continue the discussion about having a dedicated officer in the Downtown area.
Councilmember Franco said that she hosted three ARPA meetings in her district and not very many people have been showing up. There were 7 people that came to her first meeting, 5 people mane 200g at the 2nd meeting, and 1 person at the 3rd meeting.
Councilmember Monez addressed the public's concern regarding moving Item 4, Public Participation to the end of the agenda.
Mayor Bublak said that Staff can follow up with anyone who has comments or concerns during Public Participation by either contacting them directly or posting responses online.
13. CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney George Petrulakis said that the Closed Session item listed on the agenda was not ready for discussion at this time.
A. Liability Claims, Cal. Gov't Code §54956.95
"For the purposes of [Section 54956.9], 'existing facts and circumstances' shall consist only of one of the following: The receipt of a claim pursuant to the Government Claims Ac Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code or som other written communication from a potential plaintiff threatening litigation, which claim or communication shall be available for public inspection pursuant to Section 54957.5." Claimant: James and Cynthia Zontek
Agency Claimed Against: City of Turlock
14. REPORTS FROM CLOSED SESSION: None
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bublak adjourned the regular meeting at 10:19 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
Lisa Schimmelfennig, Deputy City Clerk