MARCH 22, 2022 MINUTES
6:30 p.m. Special Meeting
City of Turlock Yosemite Room Turlock City Council
156 S. Broadway, Turlock, California
A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Bublak called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Nosrati Franco Monez BublakR
Yes
PRESENT: Councilmembers Nicole Larson, Andrew Nosrati, Pam Franco, Rebecka Monez, and Mayor Amy Bublak
ABSENT: None
MOTION WAVING READING OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA, EXCEPT BY TITLE Action: Motion by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Councilmember Franco, waiving the reading of all ordinances on the agenda, except by title. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
ouncilmembe Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Nosrati Monez Bublak
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PUBLIC HEARING - REDISTRICTING:
Request to adjust the boundaries of the five City Council Districts and adopt a new official Council District Map for the City of Turlock based on the results of the 2020 Decennial Census and amend the Turlock Municipal Code Title 2, Chapter 1, Section 06 "Establishment of Council Districts."
IDC consultant, Jeff Tilton, presented all four draft maps to the City Council and reporte he statistics behind each map
There was Council discussion regarding the population deviation percentages with each of the maps presented
Mayor Bublak opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public spoke:
Gil Esquer
Miguel Donodo
Milt Treiweiler
Mayor Bublak closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Nosrati asked what the amount for the redistricting contract was. Finance Director Isaac Moreno said the contract was not to exceed $50,000.
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Councilmember Nosrati responded to one of the public's concerns regarding the reason for confusing the public on changing the districts. He explained that now is the opportunity to better balance each district and to have Turlock better represented with these changes.
Councilmember Franco said that there seems to be a lot of work and effort put into for a 1% deviation. She said that the current map was really thought out and it still works. She said she is in support of the current map.
Councilmember Larson said that she appreciates the thought and effort that went into the Public 101 map. She said that she is looking at the housing statistics which is just as important as some of the other factors considered when balancing the districts.
Action: Resolution No. 2022-054: Adjusting the boundaries of the four City Council Districts and adopt a new official Council District Map for the City of Te Turk cased nial Cose of 2, apt Sea on o Establishment or Council Districts'
Councilmember Monez motioned for approval to keep the existing City Council Districts as already outlined in the Turlock Municipal Code Title 2, Chapter 1, Section 06 "Establishment of Council Districts", Councilmember Franco seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
Yes Yes
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Bublak adjourned the special meeting at 7:05 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
Lisa Schimmelfennig, Deputy City Clerk
MARCH 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 Bublak
Yes Yes
PRESENT: Councilmembers Nicole Larson, Andrew Nosrati, Pam Franco, Rebecka Monez, and Mayor Amy Bublak
ABSENT: None
DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS: None
CLOSED SESSION:
The Closed Session items) for this meeting have been agendized and will be heard toward the latter part of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED OR AMENDED
his is the time for the City Council to remove items from the agenda or to change the order of the agenda Matters may be taken up out of order of the established agenda by a four-fifths vote of the City Council Action: Motion by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Councilmember Franco, approving the amended agenda. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bubiak
Yes Yes Yes
3. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND BRIEFINGS:
1. Proclamation: Mayor Bublak presented a proclamation for Vietnam Veteran's Day and Carl Lassiter, Commander of the American Legion, accepted the proclamation and said a few words regarding ail those who served their country and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
2. Presentation: Project Sentinel Fair Housing presentation made by Fair Housing Coordinator Ana Andrade, regarding fair housing advocacy.
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4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
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.
Japjeet Singh Uppal
Robin Popolizio
Karina Mendoza
Brad Bates
Mayor Bublak adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 6:32pm and opened the Special Redistricting City Council meeting.
Mayor Bublak reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 7:05pm.
Continued Public Participation:
Marylu Pelayo
Miguel Donodo
Milt Trieweiler - requested to pull Consent Item 6K for discussion Gil Esquer
Bob Puffer - requested to pull Consent Item 6C for discussion Ron Bridegroom
Mayor Bublak closed Public Participation
MOTION WAIVING READING OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA, EXCEPT BY TITLE Action: Motion by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Councilmember Franco, waiving 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
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Intormation concerning the consent items listed hereinbelow has been forwarded to each Councilmember orior to this meeting for study. Unless the Mayor, a Councilmember or member of the audience ha:
questions concerning the Consent Calendar, the items are approved at one time by the Council. The actio taken by the Council in approving the consent items is set forth in the explanation of the individual items.
There was a green sheet submitted on Action Item 6C, 6D, and 6E Consent Items 6C, 6l, and 6K were pull for separate consideration.
A. Resolution No. 2022-042: Accepting Weekly Demands of 2/25/22 in the amount of $4,917, 183.52; Weekly Demands of 3/4/22 in the amount of $432,438.19 B. Motion: Accepting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 8, 2022 C. Removed for separate consideration
D. Resolution No. 2022-045: Approving the Engineer's Report for the Starbucks (Development Project No. 21-028) Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and the Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area
Resolution No. 2022-046: Declaring the City Council's intention to order the formation of and to levy and collect assessments for Starbucks (Development Project No. 21-028) Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and the Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area
E. Resolution No. 2022-047: Approving the Engineer's Report for the PM 21-01 Dutch Bros (Development Project No. 21-005) Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and the Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area
Resolution No. 2022-048: Declaring the City Council's intention to order the formation of and to levy and collect assessments for the PM 21-01 Dutch Bros (Development Project No. 21-005) Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and the Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area
F. Motion: Rejecting all bids submitted for City Project No. 20-013 "Water and Sewer Extensions - N Golden State Blvd" and authorizing staff to re-advertise the project for construction bids
G. Motion: Approving a master agreement with Ecolane USA, Inc., of Wayne, Pennsylvania, adopting standard terms and conditions related to the use of Ecolane products, support, and professional services, in a form approved by the City Attorney, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement
Resolution No. 2022-049: Approving the purchase and delivery of a demand-response transportation management software system, including hardware, software, training, and support services from Ecolane USA, Inc., of Wayne, Pennsylvania, to be used for scheduling and management of demand-response transit services, as a competitive award through the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) Contract No. 05-33, in an amount not to exceed $423,429 for a five (5) year term, without compliance to formal bid procedures pursuant to Turlock Municipal Code Section 2-7-08(b)(5) in support of City Project No. 21037 "Demand-Response ITS Enhancements"
Resolution No. 2022-050: Appropriating $30,242 to Account Number 426-40-415-240- 002.51240 "Transit Capital" (ADA Paratransit) and $118,242 to Account Number 426-40- 415-243-002.51240 "Transit Capital" (Demand-Response), for a combined total of $148,484, from Account Number 426-40-415-241-002.51240 "Transit Capital" (Fixed Route) to provide the necessary funding for City Project No. 21037 "Demand-Response
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H. Motion: Approving a five (5) year agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc., for the purchase of Axon Interview cloud-based video and audio recording equipment with associated software for interview rooms at the Public Safety Facility
1. Removed for separate consideration
J. Resolution No. 2022-052: Reaffirming the Director of Emergency Services Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency in response to COVID-19 K. Removed for separate consideration
Action: Motion by Councilmember Franco, seconded by Councilmember Larson, 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
6C. Request to approve the Engineer's Report for the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and the Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area for 3200 Fulkerth Road, Stanislaus County APN 089-001-017.
Mayor Bublak opened public comment.
The following members of the public spoke:
Bob Puffer
Ron Bridegroom
Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Interim Development Services Director, Katie Quintero, answered the questions the public had regarding the assessment districts.
Action: Resolution No. 2022-043: Approving the Engineer's Report for the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and the Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area for 3200 Fulkerth Road, Stanislaus County APN 089-001-017
Resolution No. 2022-044: Declaring the City Council's intention to order and righting Assement Distic and the filet Mantenanoe Benefit Assessment Area for 3200 Fulkerth Road, Stanislaus County APN 089- 001-017
Councilmember Monez motioned for approval with Councilmember Franco seconding the motion. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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61. Request to approve new job descriptions for Economic Development Director - Communications Officer and Risk Manager, and an amendment to the salary schedule of the existing Management Schedule of Benefits and Policies adopted by Resolution number 2021-229 dated November 9, 2021, to include all approved management salaries.
Councilmember Larson asked if the salaries for these positions were already accounted for in this fiscal year's budget. Reagan Wilson said that for the remaining portion of this iscal year, the positions will be funded by using salary savings, and for the next 2022/202:
fiscal year, it would be budgeted for accordingly.
City Manager Reagan Wilson requested that the Council approve the proposed resolution to include language to allow staff to hire for the position.
Mayor Bublak opened public comment. There were no public comments. Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Councilmember Nosrati said that he would request that staff submit budget requests for this fiscal year rather than using salary savings.
Action:
dated November 9, 2021, to include all approved management salaries, and to authorize staff to hire for these positions.
Councilmember Monez motioned for approval with the added language to allow staff to hire for the positions, and Councilmember Franco seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
6K. Reaffirming the Proclamation of a Local Emergency by Interim City Manager Sarah Tamey -ady (Director of Emergency Services) in Response to a continuing Unshelteres lomeless Crisis (UHC) within the City of Turlock and Confirming Rules and Regulation No. 1 Made and Issued by Interim City Manager Sarah Tamey Eddy (Director of Emergency Services).
Mayor Bublak opened public comment.
The following members of the public spoke:
Milt Trieweiler
Close public comment.
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Mayor Bublak spoke about policies and laws that the city needs to abide by.
Councilmember Larson said that staff has been working really hard on this issue.
Councilmember Nosrati said that more on the Homeless crisis needs to be done, but that the state needs to do more work as well. The report that Councilmember Monez presented at a previous City Council meeting outlines various strategies for Turlock that will hopefully move forward
Action: Resolution No. 2022-053: Reaffirming the Proclamation of a Local Emergency by Interim City Manager Sarah Tamey Eddy (Director of Emergency Services) in Response to a continuing Unsheltered Homeless Crisis (UHC) within the City of Turlock and Confirming Rules and Regulations No. 1 Made and Issued by Interim City Manager Sarah Tamey Eddy (Director of Emergency Services)
Councilmember Monez motioned for approval with Councilmember Franco seconding the motion. 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: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
ACTION ITEMS:
9A. Request to either approve Option A as described within the Staff Report specific to the utilization of Franchise Fees to offset the impact of Refuse, Recycling and Green Waste rates on Residential Customers OR approve Option B as described within the Staff Report specific to the utilization of Franchise Fees to offset the impact of Refuse, Recycling and Green Waste rates on Residential Customers.
Finance Director Isaac Moreno spoke about the two options presented to Council regarding the franchise fee that is incorporated into residential customer's solid waste monthly bills to offset the impact of refuse, recycling, and green waste rates.
Councilmember Larson asked if staff has ever considered utilizing ARPA over the next 5 years on a sliding scale: 100%, 80%, 60%, etc. to help with the transition. She asked staff to come up with those amounts for residential only.
Mayor Bublak opened public comment.
The following members of the public spoke:
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Rob Bridegroom
Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Mayor Bublak said that using ARPA funds is the best bang for your buck and that this is one gesture that the Council can make.
Councilmember Larson said that she would love for this item to come back to look at the numbers using ARPA funds. She would like this change to be indefinite in the future. The resolution would need to include language regarding funding sources once ARPA has ended.
Additional Council discussion regarding the franchise fee and the fixed real cost for the organization.
No action was taken at this time.
9B. Request to authorize the Mayor to send a letter expressing the City Council's preference for the ACE train station to be located in Turlock, bounded by Marshall Street, South Golden State Boulevard between Marshall Street, F Street, and 1st Street.
Reagan Wilson gave a brief report regarding the new proposed location for the ACE station in Downtown Turlock.
Councilmember Nosrati asked why the original plan was to have the ACE station at the Transit Center. Reagan Wilson said that it was originally planned at the Transit Station because it was convenient. This proposed move is an opportunity to allow for revitalization of the downtown area by creating a direct path for riders to shop.
There was additional discussion regarding the various types of riders that would utilize the ACE train.
Mayor Bublak opened public comment.
The following members of the public spoke:
Stanislaus County Supervisor Vito Chiesa
Gil Esquer
Milt Trieweiler
Ron Bridegroom
Bob Puffer
Ryan Taylor
Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Additional Council discussion regarding parking in Downtown Turlock for the ACE station.
Councilmember Nosrati requested that authorities from ACE be present before the Council makes a final decision on this matter.
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Council asked this item be brought back at a later date with a representative from ACE to be present for discussion.
No action was taken at this time.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES:
Fire Chief Wise reported to Council that the Fire Master Plan will be completed mid-April; the Citygate report will be available around May or early June; the Fire Department has been busy with several promotions; and that they are currently working on a job description for a Fire Fighter/Paramedic position.
11. COUNCIL ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION:
Councilmember Larson asked staff to look into having an official translator available at Council meetings.
Councilmember Franco asked for an update on roads and an update on the housing audit.
Reagan Wilson said that both of those updates will be on the next Council meeting agenda.
12. COUNCILMEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 wished the Assyrian community a happy new year.
Councilmember Franco said she is working with the SRWA to keep costs down and they are having monthly meetings and the public can find the agenda on the SRWA website. StanCOG just adopted an electric vehicle draft which we will be expecting over 60,000 electric vehicles by 2035 and vehicle charging stations will be necessary. She also congratulated Angela Martin from the Turlock Journal on her new job.
Mayor Bublak said that she and Vice-Mayor Franco went to Valley Milk who received an award for sustainability and said that she supports all our local businesses. Mayor Bublak thanked Reagan Wilson for keeping his word on the various items that were promised to come back before the Council.
13. CLOSED SESSION:
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, Cal. Gov't Code §54956.9(d)(2) "For the purposes of this section, litigation shall be considered pending when any of the following A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the local agency on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the local agency." Potential Case(s): (1 case)
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B. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Cal. Gov't Code §54957.6(a) , for represented employees, any other matter within the statutorily provided scope of representation."
Agency Designated Representative: Interim Administrative Services Director Sarah Eddy Employee Organization: Turlock Management Association-Public Safety Unrepresented Employees: Fire Marshal, Fire Division Chief, Police Lieutenant, and Police Captain.
14. REPORTS FROM CLOSED SESSION: No reportable action.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bublak adjourned the regular meeting at 9:18 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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Lisa Schimmelfennig, Deputy City Clerk