APRIL 12, 2022 MINUTES
6:00 p.m. Regular 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 6:00 p.m.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
C. ROLL CALL:
Councilmember Councilmember Mayor
Larson Nosrati Franco Bublak
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:
Closed session items for this meeting were agendized and heard towards latter part of the meeting.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED OR AMENDED
Councilmember Nosrati asked to move the ARPA discussion (Item 9D) ahead of the utilization of Franchise Fees to offset the impact of refuse, recycling and green waste rates (Item 9C).
Action: Motion by Councilmember Nosrati, seconded by Councilmember Larson, approving the amended agenda. Motion failed 2/3 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
Yes Yes No No No
Action: Motion by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Councilmember Franco, approving the agenda as posted. Motion carried 4/1 by the following vote:
/ Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
Yes No Yes Yes Yes
3. PROCLAMATIONS:
Proclamation: Arbor Day
Deputy Director Shultz read a Proclamation recognizing Arbor Day.
B. Proclamation: Allison Van Guilder
Mayor Bublak read a Proclamation recognizing and honoring Allison Van Guilder for her 24 years of service to the City of Turlock.
C. Proclamation: Lieutenant James Silveira
Mayor Bublak presented a Proclamation in honor of retired Police Lieutenant James Silveira in grateful recognition of his years of service with the City of Turlock.
D. Presentation: Roads Project Update, Michael Baker, International
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Representatives from Michael Baker, International provided a Roads Project Update presentation.
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Mayor Bublak opened the meeting to public participation and the following members of the public provided comment:
Milton Trieweiler
John Gebelein
Ramon Rodriguez
Ron Bridegroom
Mayor Bublak closed public participation.
5. MOTION WAIVING READING OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA, EXCEPT BY TITLE Action: Motion by Councilmember Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, waiving 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
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Action: Motion by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Councilmember Franco, adopting the amended consent calendar. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
Yes Yes Yac Yes Yes
A. Resolution No 2022-057: Accepting Weekly Demands of March 11, 2022 in the amount of $1,024,043.02; Weekly Demands of March 18, 2022 in the amount of $3,823,537.78; and Weekly Demands of March 25, 2022 in the amount of $1,009,279.50 Motion: Accepting Minutes of the Regular and Special Meetings of March 22, 2022 C. Motion: Approving of Contract Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $79,489.01 (Fund 420) with Clark Bros., Inc., of Fresno, California, for City Project No. 20-027 "City Wide Chlorination" bringing the contract total to $4,497,221.16 D. Resolution No 2022-058: Authorizing the City Manager to seek Measure L Rail Services grant funding from the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) for an Amtrak Shuttle pilot project to provide enhanced demand-response transit connectivity to the Turlock-Denair Amtrak Station for a 27-month grant period commencing on April 1, 2022 E. Resolution No 2022-059: Accepting the 2021 General Plan Annual Report pursuant to California Government Code Section 65400(a)(2) to be submitted to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development
F. Motion: Approving an agreement between the City of Turlock and Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) to provide administrative services in connection with the annual direct assessment process for Turlock Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 1 - Monte Vista Corridor (District)
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G. Motion: Approving Supply Agreements for the purchase of janitorial paper and cleaning supplies between the City of Turlock, Randik Paper Company and Central Sanitary Supply in an annual compensation amount not to exceed $30,000 per Agreement H.
1. Resolution No 2022-061: Reaffirming the Director of Emergency Services Proclamation of the existence of a local emergency in response to COVID-19 J. Resolution No 2022-062: Approving revisions to the job description for Battalion Chief FINAL READINGS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
9. ACTION ITEMS:
A. City Manager Wilson presented the staff report on a request to appropriate funding for the remainder of FY 21-22 and approve the reorganization of City departments, including the realignment of City personnel and services, revisions to relevant job descriptions, amendments to salary schedules, and position allocation and budget adjustments, as follows: 1) accepting and endorsing the City Manager's related appointment of Erik Schultze to the position of Deputy Public Works Director effective April 12, 2022; 2) accepting and endorsing the City Manager's related appointment of Katie Quintero to the position of Development Services Director effective April 12, 2022; 3) accepting and endorsing the City Manager's related appointment of Jessie Dhami to the position of Human Resources Director effective April 12, 2022; 4) accepting and endorsing the City Manager's related appointment of Sarah Tamey Eddy to the position of Deputy City Manager effective April 12, 2022; 5) approving and adopting the reorganization of Departments as reflected in the organizational charts attached hereto as Attachment "A," and eliminates the Administrative Services Department and Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities Maintenance Department; 6) approving the related cost summary attached hereto as Attachment "B"; 7) approving the related position list attached hereto as Attachment "C"; 8) Approving the related amendments to salary schedules attached hereto as Attachment "D"; and 9) approving the related job descriptions attached hereto as Attachment "E."
Staff responded to questions from the City Council and there was additional discussion regarding the Homeless Program Coordinator position and the Total Quality Management Plan (TQM).
Mayor Bublak opened the item to public participation and the following individuals provided comment:
Milton Trieweiler
Ron Bridegroom
Jame not provides
With no further comment, Mayor Bublak closed public participation.
Dacipad City Council responded to questions and comments presented during public
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Action:
Resolution No 2022-063: Appropriating funding for the remainder of FY 21-22 and approving the reorganization of City departments, including the realignment of City personnel and services, revisions to relevant job descriptions, amendments to salary schedules, and position allocation and budget adjustments, as follows and with the amendment that the Homeless Coordinator position is a part-time position: 1) accepting and endorsing the City Manager's related appointment of Erik Schultze to the position of Deputy Public Works Director effective April 12, 2022; 2) accepting and endorsing the City Manager's related appointment of Katie Quintero to the position of Development Services Director effective April 12, 2022; 3) accepting and endorsing the City Manager's related appointment of Jessie Dhami to the position of Human Resources Director effective April 12, 2022; 4) accepting and endorsing the City Manager's related appointment of Sarah Tamey Eddy to the position of Deputy City Manager effective April 12, 2022; 5) approving and adopting the reorganization of Departments as reflected in the organizational charts attached hereto as Attachment "A," and eliminates the Administrative Services Department and Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities Maintenance Department; 6) approving the related cost summary attached hereto as Attachment "B"; 7) approving the related position list attached hereto as Attachment "C"; 8) approving the related amendments to salary schedules attached hereto as Attachment "D"; and 9) approving the related job descriptions attached hereto as Attachment "E" as introduced by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Councilmember Franco, and and carried 4-1 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
Yes No Yes Yes Yes
B. Development Services Director Katie Quintero provided a staff report requesting the City Council provide direction to staff to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications based on the revised scope for City Project 19-51 "Columbia Pool Improvements"; and direct staff to proceed with the advertisement of plans and specifications to demo the existing facility in preparation for City Project 19-51 "Columbia Pool Improvements"; and approve the advertisement for construction bids for City Project No. 19-51 "Columbia Pool Improvements"; and approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with O'Dell Engineering of Modesto, California, in the amount of $81,545 (Fund 117 "Cannabis Fund"), bringing the contract total to $230,075 for engineering and surveying services for City Project No. 19-51 "Columbia Pool Improvements"; and appropriate $481,545 to account number 301-50-520.51300 "Construction Repairs/Improvements" to be funded via a transfer from Fund 117 "Cannabis Fund" unallocated reserves to provide necessary funding for City Project No. 19-51 "Columbia Pool Improvements"; and appropriate $2,000,000 to account number 301-50-520.51300 "Construction Repairs/Improvements" to be funded via a transfer from Fund 117 "Cannabis Fund" unallocated reserves to provide necessary funding for City Project No. 19-51 "Columbia Pool Improvements"; and appropriate $3,000,000 to account number 301-50-520.51300 "Construction Repairs/Improvements" to be funded via a transfer from ARPA unallocated reserves to provide necessary funding for City Project No. 19-51 "Columbia Pool Improvements."
Staff and City Council discussed this item.
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Mayor Bublak opened Public Participation and the following individuals provided comment:
Denis Sondeno
Ron Bridegroom
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed Public participation.
Action:
Motion by Councilmember Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, directing staff to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications based on the revised scope for City Project 19-51 "Columbia Pool Improvements. Motion carried 4-1 by the following Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson _Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
No Yes Yes Yes
Motion by Councilmember Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, directing staff to proceed with the advertisement of plans and specifications to demo the existing facility in preparation for City Project 19-51 "Columbia Pool Improvements." Motion carried 4-1 by Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
Yes
Motion by Councilmember Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, approving the advertisement for construction • bids for City Project No. 19-51 "Columbia Pool Improvements." Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Motion by Councilmember Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with O'Dell Engineering of Modesto, California, in the amount of $81,545 (Fund 117 "Cannabis Fund"), bringing the contract total to $230,075 for engineering and surveying services for City Project No. 19- 51 "Columbia Pool Improvements." Motion carried 4-1 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
Yes • No Yes Yes Yes
Resolution No 2022-064: Appropriating $481,545 to account number 301-50-520.51300 "Construction Repairs/Improvements" to be funded via a transfer from Fund 117 "Cannabis Fund" unallocated reserves to provide necessary funding for City Project No 19-51 "Columbia Pool Improvements" as introduced by Councilmember Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, and carried 4-1 by the following vote.
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
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Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Resolution No 2022-065: Appropriating $2,000,000 to account number 301-50- 520.51300 "Construction Repairs/Improvements" to be funded via a transfer from Fund 117 "Cannabis Fund" unallocated reserves to provide necessary funding for City Project No. 19-51 "Columbia Pool Improvements" as introduced by Councilmember Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, and carried 4-1 by the following vote.
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson mor contine Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Resolution No 2022-066: Appropriating $3,000,000 to account number 301-50- 520.51300 "Construction Repairs/Improvements" to be funded via a transfer from ARPA unallocated reserves to provide necessary funding for City Project No. 19-51 "Columbia Pool Improvements" as introduced by Councilmember Franco, seconded by Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Sublak
Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Finance Director Moreno provided a staff report requesting the City Council to approve one of the options (A, B, C, or D) 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.
Staff and City Council discussed this item.
Mayor Bublak opened Public Participation and the following individuals provided comment:
Ron Bridegroom
Cheryl (last name not given)
Milt Trieweiler
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public participation.
Action:
Resolution No 2022-067: Subsidizing refuse, recycling, and green waste rate increase until December 31, 2026 by appropriating $4,690,065 from Fund 119 (American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)) unassigned reserve to expense account number 119-10-188.47599 "Refuse Rate Increase Subsidization" as introduced by Councilmember Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, and carried 3/2 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Larson Nosrati Franco Monez Bublak
No No Yes Yes Yes
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Finance Director Moreno requested the City Council provide feedback and direction to taff regarding the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds. He provided a genera verview of ARPA rules and regulations that have been finalized and briefly discusse some of the new regulations.
Staff and City Council discussed this item and the Council provided Director Moreno with Director Moreno will consolidate the information provided by the Council then redistribute with a request for final direction.
Action: Council provided direction to staff regarding the allocation of ARPA funds Municipal Services Director Madden provided an update on the progress of the Stanislaus Regional Water Authority (SRWA) Surface Water Project (SWP) and related improvements for acceptance of treated surface water. He provided a brief history of the project, reviewed project goals, discussed project costs including project capital costs components and spoke about the Water Treatment Plant and finished water pipeline.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bublak opened the item to public participation and the following individuals provided comment:
Milt Trieweiler
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public participation.
Staff responded to questions from the public and City Council.
Action: None
F. Transit Manager York provided a staff report requesting approval for an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) strategy for improvements to Turlock Transit services comprised of both short-term and long-term solutions and to approve a three (3) year renewal Agreement with Swiftly, Inc., of San Francisco, California, a sole source provider of the Swiftly Platform used for transit planning, analytics, and real-time performance data, n an amount not to exceed $95,814 (Fund 426), without compliance to formal bic procedure pursuant to Turlock Municipal Code Section 2-7-08(b)(2), and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to implement the Agreement.
With no questions from the City Council, Mayor Bublak opened public participation on this item. With no public comment, she closed public participation.
Action: Motion approving an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) strategy for improvements to Turlock Transit services comprised of both short-term and long-term solutions. Motion introduced by Councilmember Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
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Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Larson Nosrati Franco Monez
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Motion approving a three (3) year renewal Agreement with Swiftly, Inc., of San Francisco, California, a sole source provider of the Swiftly Platform used for transit planning, analytics, and real-time performance data, in an amount not to exceed $95,814 (Fund 426), without compliance to formal bid procedure pursuant to Turlock Municipal Code Section 2-7-08(b)(2), and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to implement the Agreement.
Motion introduced by Councilmember Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez. Motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Larson Nosrati Franco Monez
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
10. CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES:
Mayor Bublak announced that there was a green sheet on City Manager Reports / Updates for item 10A
A. Director Quintero provide an update on various streets projects not related to projects overseen by Michael Baker International. She provided information on the Golden State Blvd. construction project and discussed the upcoming work to be done for the installation of bicycle lanes.
11. COUNCIL ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION: None
12. COUNCILMEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmember Larson congratulated her father on his retirement after 32 years of working at International Paper and Evergreen Packaging.
Councilmember Nosrati thanked the Turlock Police Department for additional patrols in the downtown area on evenings and weekends, requested an update on the street light smart infrastructure and flow traffic study and thanked those of the younger generation who are becoming involved in civic engagement.
Councilmember Franco expressed appreciation to Director Quintero and her department for their work on Golden State Boulevard, thanked the Parks and Rec. Department for their efforts with the Women's College Softball Tournament, and thanked City Manager Wilson and staff for all their work on the department reorganization. She also reminded everyone that Love Turlock is scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2022 and encouraged everyone to sign up and volunteer at the event.
Councilmember Monez also encouraged everyone to sign up and volunteer for Love Turlock. She thanked Director Quintero and her department for their work on the Golden Statement Bivd. improvements and also gave a shout out to Deputy Director Shultz and the Parks Department for the good work they are doing at Montana and Columbia Parks. She also thanked City Manager Wilson and staff for their work on the reorganization.
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Mayor Bublak welcomed City Clerk Christel and asked her to announce the items for closed session.
13. CLOSED SESSION:
City Clerk Christel introduced the Closed Session items.
A. Liability Claims, Cal. Gov't Code §54956.95
For the purposes of [Section 54956.9], 'existing facts and circumstances' shall consis 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 some 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: Neuza Crishna Brasil
Agency Claimed Against: City of Turlock
B. 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 Act (Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code) or some 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: Jose Bernardo
Agency Claimed Against: City of Turlock
C. 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 Act (Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code) or some 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: Denkha Khamo
Agency Claimed Against: City of Turlock
D. 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 Act (Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code) or some 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: Gloria Sharon Wear
Agency Claimed Against: City of Turlock
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 Act (Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code) or some 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: Joshua Daniel Silva
Agency Claimed Against: City of Turlock
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Conference with Labor Negotiators, Cal. Gov't Code §54957.6(a) "Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a legislative body of a local agency may hold closed sessions with the local agency's designated representatives regarding the salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of its represented and unrepresented employees, and, for represented employees, any other matter withit he statutorily provided scope of representation."
Agency Designated Representative: Interim Administrative Services Director Sarah Employee Organization: Turlock Firefighters Association-Local 2434 Employee Organization: Turlock Management Association-Public Safety G. Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation, Cal. Gov't Code §54956.9(d) (4) "For purposes of this section, litigation shall be considered pending when any of the Based on existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate litigation." Potential Case(s): 1 case
14. REPORTS FROM CLOSED SESSION: No reportable action.
Mayor Bublak announced that no reportable action was taken during Closed Session.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bublak adjourned the regular meeting at 10:10 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
Juli Chical