City Council Meeting
Minutes
November 15, 2022
6:00 p.m.
City of Turlock Yosemite Room
156 S. Broadway, Turlock, California
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bublak called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS
Present: Councilmembers Nicole Larson, Andrew Nosrati, Rebecka Monez, Vice Mayor Pam Franco, and Mayor Amy Bublak.
Absent: None
Councilmember
Larson
Councilmember
Nosrati
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
None None None None None
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED OR AMENDED
Councilmember Monez stated she would like to move Action Items 8A and 8B to directly after Proclamations, Recognitions, Appointments, Announcements, Presentations, and Briefings. Also, regarding Item 2E, the Fentanyl presentation by Stanislaus County Health Agency, that the presentation needed to occur at 7:00 p.m. and to move Public Participation to after Action Items.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Vice Mayor Franco, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Larson
Councilmember
Nosrati
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
2. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS,
PRESENTATIONS, AND BRIEFINGS
A. Proclamation: Mary Sousa Retirement
Deputy City Manager Eddy presented the proclamation to Mary Sousa and thanked her for her dedication and service to the City of Turlock.
B. Proclamation: Joe Sousa Retirement
Deputy City Manager Eddy presented the proclamation to Joe Sousa and thanked him for his dedication and service to the City of Turlock.
C. Proclamation: Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Day Chief Hedden provided the proclamation presentation in regards to Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Day.
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D. Presentation: Employees of the Month - Sgt. Mike Parmley (August) and Nadine Silva (September)
Mayor Bublak provided the present ation to the Employees of the Month for August and September, Sgt. Mike Parmley (August) and Nadine Silva (September) and thanked them for their service and dedication to the City of Turlock. Sgt. Parmley and Mrs. Silva thanked the Mayor, City Council, and staff for the recognition.
E. Presentation: Fentanyl - Stanislaus County Health Agency This item was heard after Consent Item 5R.
Action Items 8A and 8B were heard at this time.
8A. Affirming or modifying the 2nd cycle of Community Events and Activities Grant Funding as submitted by the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission (PARC) (Traini)
Events Coordinator Traini provided a staff report regarding a request to affirm or modify the 2nd cycle of the Community Events and Activities Grant Funding and responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and with none, closed public comment.
Action: Resolution 2022-209: Affirming or modifying t he 2nd cycle of Community Events and Activities Grant Funding as submitted by the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission (PARC) as motioned by Vice Mayor Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Larson
Councilmember
Nosrati
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
8B.Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Community Health Centers of America for a one-year pilot program to provide Portable Medical and Behavioral Health Care Services and appropriate $450,000 from Fund 119 “American Rescue Plan Act” unrestricted reserves to account 119 -10-188.43060_000 “Contract Services General” (Loehr & Jeffrey Lewis)
Deputy City Manager Eddy provided the staff report regarding a request to enter into an agreement with Community Health Centers of America for a one-year pilot program to provide Portable Medical and Behavioral Health Care Services and appropriate $450,000 from Fund 119 “American Rescue Plan Act” unrestricted reserves to account 119 -10-188.43060_000 “Contract Services General.” She introduced Jeffrey Lewis, President and CEO of Legacy Health Endowment who presented an overview of the pilot program.
Mr. Lewis responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and comment was received from the following individuals:
Ron Bridegroom
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment and called for a motion to be made on this item.
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Action: Resolution 2022-210: Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Community Health Centers of America for a one -year pilot program to provide Portable Medical and Behavioral Health Care Services and appropriate $450,000 from Fund 119 “American Rescue Plan Act” unrestricted reserves to account 119 -10-188.43060_000 “Contract Services General” as motioned by Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Monez, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Larson
Councilmember
Nosrati
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public Participation occurred after Action Items.
4. MOTION WAIVING READING OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA, EXCEPT BY TITLE
Action: Motion waiving reading of all ordinances on the Agenda, except by title. Motioned by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Vice Mayor Franco, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Larson
Councilmember
Nosrati
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Milt Trieweiler requested Item 5I be pulled for separate consideration.
Councilmember Monez requested Item 5R be pulled for separate consideration.
A. Resolution 2022-211: Accepting Weekly Demands of 10/06/2022 in the amount of $2,336,912.45, 10/13/2022 in the amount of $1,541,810.08, and 10/20/2022 in the amount of $806,774.22
B. Motion: Accepting Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of 9/13/2022, and the Regular Meetings of 09/27/2022 and 10/11/2022
C. 1) Resolution 2022-212: Approving the Engineer’s Report for the Crowell Subdivision (Development Pro ject No. 22 -028) Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and the Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area (Schulze)
2) Resolution 2022-213: Declaring the City Council’s intention to order the formation of and to levy and collect assessments for the Crowell Subdivision (Development No. 22 -028) Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and the Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area
D. 1) Resolution 2022-214: Approving the Engineer’s Report for the “Parcel Map 21-05 Hackler” (Development Project No. 21 -024) Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and the Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area (Schulze)
2) Resolution 2022-215: Declaring the City Council’s intention to order the formation of and to levy and collect assessments for the “Parcel Map 21-05 Hackler” (Development Project No.
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21-024) Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and the Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area
E. Resolution 2022-216: Approving Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $66,657.80 (Fund 410 – WQC – Capital Repair/Replacement) with Farr Construction Corporation for City Project No. 20 -026 “RWQCF Flotator No. 3 Recoating” bringing the contract total to $219,357.80 (Fremming)
F. 1) Resolution 2022-217: Approving Contract Change Order No. 2 (Final) in the credit amount of $116.44 (Fund 410 – WQC – Capital Repair/Replacement) for City Project No. 19 -50 “Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations 9, 42, and 55 Upgrades” bringing the contract total to $855,878.56 (Schulze)
2) Motion: Accepting improvements for City Project No. 19-50 “Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations 9, 42, and 55 Upgrades” and authorizing the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion
G. Resolution 2022-218: Approving Contract Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $128,970.57 (Fund 420 “Water Enterprise” with Mountain Cascade Inc. of Livermore, California, for construction of City Project No. 18 -69 “Surface Water Distribution System Improvements” bringing the contract total to $32,763,688.07 (Fremming)
H. Resolution 2022-219: Approving a Service Agreement for Printer Maintenance and Management Program Services between the City of Turlock and MRC Smart Technology Solutions DBA Mr. Copy, Inc. in the annual amount not to exceed $54,000.00 (Moreno)
I. Item pulled for separate consideration.
J. Resolution 2022-220: Approving Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2020 -23 with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group for Design, Engineering Services during construction and construction management for Wellhead Treatment Installation to include additional scope of work for continuation of construction administration, construction management, and increasing compensation by $220,000.00 for a total not to exceed amount of $1,446,800.00 (Tejeda)
K. Resolution 2022-221: Approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2020-60 with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group for perchloroethylene (PCE) groundwater monitoring and reporting, increasing the compensation by $97,400.00 for a total not to exceed amount of $136,802.00 (Tejeda)
L. Resolution 2022-222: Reaffirming the Proclamation of a Local Emergency in Response to a continuing Unsheltered Homeless Crisis (UHC) within the City of Turlock and Confirming Rules and Regulations No. 1 Made and Issued on July 13, 2021 (Eddy)
M. Resolution 2022-223: Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding between Stanislaus County and the City of Turlock for Stanislaus County to financially participate in the construction of City Project Nos. 22 -001 and 22 -017 “Wayside Drive Reconstruction and Sewer Replacement” for costs associated with improvements within Stanislaus County’s right-of-way (Schulze)
N. Resolution 2022-224: Appropriating $150,000.00 to account number 215 -0-420.51210 “Federal Streets Projects” to be funded from Fund 218 “Measure L – Streets” unallocated reserves, approving Contract Change Order No. 4 (Final) in the amount of $145,932.72 (Fund 215 “Streets – Grant Funded Projects”) with Granite Construction, of Fresno, California, bringing the contract total to $2,371,604.98; and accepting improvements and authorizing the City Engineer to file a notice of completion for City Project No. 17 -53 “Golden State Rehabilitation 20th Century to Main Street” (Schulze)
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O. Resolution 2022-225: Accepting a donation from Firehouse Dispensary to be used for the City of Turlock Active Military Banner Program in the amount of $5,000.00 to be appropriated into revenue account number 269 -60-614-414.37200_000 “Donations General” and expenditure account number 269-60-614-414.44001_000 “Supplies General” (Schulze)
P. Resolution 2022-226: Approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) and City of Turlock for suballocation of Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) funds and authorizing receipt of REAP funds and authorizing the City Manager to enter into, execute and deliver the MOU, and any and all other documents necessary, to secure the grant (Quintero)
Q. Resolution 2022-227: Awarding RFB No. 22 -025 and approving an Agreement with iFlow Energy Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of ultrasonic water meters and components size ¾”-2” for a period of one (1) year, with an option to extend the agreement for three (3) additional one- year terms, in an annual amount not to exceed $300,000 (Goodman)
R. Item pulled for separate consideration.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Vice Mayor Franco, adopting the consent calendar. Motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Larson
Councilmember
Nosrati
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Items 5I and 5R were pulled for separate consideration.
I. Awarding RFP No. 22-012 and approving an Agreement with Carbon Activated Corporation for the purchase and installation of granular activated carbon for a period of three (3) years, in an annual amount not to exceed $79,475.00 (Tejeda)
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and the following members of the public spoke:
Milt Trieweiler
With no further comment, Mayor Bublak closed public comment. Director Goodman responded to questions presented by Mr. Trieweiler.
Resolution 2022-228: Awarding R FP No. 22 -012 and approving an Agreement with Carbon Activated Corporation for the purchase and installation of granular activated carbon for a period of three (3) years, in an annual amount not to exceed $79,475.00 as motioned by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Vice Mayor Franco, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Larson
Councilmember
Nosrati
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
R. Authorizing the application, acceptance and appropriation of Permanent Local Housing Allocation Grant Funds from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development in the amount of approximately $1,859,124.00 for allocation years 2019 -2023 and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all related necessary documents (Quintero)
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Director Quintero provided a brief summary of this item stating this is the allowance for the City to apply to receive the Permanent Local Housing Allo cation Grant funds from the State of California. The City must submit the grant application by the end of November in order to be eligible for this round of funding.
Director Quintero responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and the following members of the public spoke:
Julie Fox
Ron Bridegroom
With no further comment, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Staff responded to questions from the public.
Resolution 2022-229: Authorizing the application, acceptance and appropriation of Permanent Local Housing Allocation Grant Funds from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development in the amount of approximately $1,859,124.00 for allocation years 2019-2023 and authori zing the City Manager or designee to execute all related necessary documents as motioned by Vice Mayor Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Larson
Councilmember
Nosrati
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Item 2E, the Fentanyl presentation was provided at this time.
Councilmember Monez introduced Patrick Hogan, Deputy District Attorney for Stanislaus County and Jennifer Marsh, Substance Use Education and Prevention Services Coordinator for Behavioral Health and Recovery Services who provided a presentation on the opioid crisis in Stanislaus County including the dangers of fentanyl and how today’s illicitly manufactured drug market is becoming inundated with fake pills that mimic legitimate medication but are often laced with fentanyl or methamphetamine.
Following the presentation, they provided Narcan kits for those in attendance at the meeting.
Mayor Bublak called a five (5) minute recess.
6. FINAL READINGS
A. Second and final reading of an Ordinance amending Turlock Municipal Code (TMC) Title 8, Chapter 1, Article 1, Sections 1, 2 and 3; adding Subsection D to Title 8, Chapter 1, Article 1, Section 2; adding Subsection F to Title 8, Chapter 1, Article 1, Sectio n 5; amending Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2, Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 2 and Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 2 to adopt the 2022 California Building Standards code with specific modifications based on local conditions
Ordinance 1294-CS: Second and final reading of an Ordinance amending Turlock Municipal Code (TMC) Title 8, Chapter 1, Article 1, Sections 1, 2 and 3; adding Subsection D to Title 8, Chapter 1, Article 1, Section 2; adding Subsection F to Title 8, Chapter 1, Article 1, Section 5;
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amending Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2, Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 2 and Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 2 to adopt the 2022 California Building Standards code with specific modifications based on local conditions as introduced at the October 11, 2022 City Council meeting was passed and adopted 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Larson
Councilmember
Nosrati
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
B. Second and final reading of an Ordinance amending the Turlock Municipal Code (TMC) Title 4, Chapter 3, Article 1, Article 2, and Article 3 to adopt the 2022 California Fire Code with specific modifications based upon local conditions (Bickle)
Ordinance 12 95-CS: Second and final reading of an Ordinance amending the Turlock Municipal Code (TMC) Title 4, Chapter 3, Article 1, Article 2, and Article 3 to adopt the 2022 California Fire Code with specific modifications based upon local conditions as introduced a t the October 11, 2022 City Council meeting was passed and adopted 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Larson
Councilmember
Nosrati
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Confirming the annexation of 3900 Colorado Avenue (072-075-051) VTSM 06-09, Project No. 0673, into the Palermo (DeLaMotte) Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area, Project No. 6942 (Schulze)
Principal Civil Engineer Fremming provided an overview of this item.
Mayor Bublak opened the public hearing at 7: 48 p.m. for public participation. With no comments, Mayor Bublak closed the public hearing at 7:48 p.m.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bublak asked the City Clerk to report on the results of the election. City Clerk Christel confirmed that one ballot was received and that no majority protest exists and that the City Council could form the district.
Resolution 2022-230: C onfirming the annexation of 3900 Colorado Avenue (072 -075-051) VTSM 06 -09, Project No. 0673, into the Palermo (DeLaMotte) Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area, Project No. 6942 as introduced by Vice Mayor Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Larson
Councilmember
Nosrati
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
8. ACTION ITEMS
A. This item was presented after Presentations.
B. This item was presented after Presentations.
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C. Approving the Electric Vehicle Charging Station License Agreement between the City of Turlock and the Turlock Irrigation District (Loehr)
Risk Management Director Loehr provided a staff report regarding a request to approve the Electric Vehicle Charging Station License Agreement between the City of Turlock and the Turlock Irrigation District. He introduced Monique Hampton, Energy Services Manager for Turlock Irrigation District who provided add itional information on the background of TID’s involvement of EV charging, studies they did regarding fees, funding and grants for funding, and proposed locations of the charging stations. At the conclusion of the presentation, they responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and the following members of the public spoke:
Kevin Bixel
With no further comment, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Action: Resolution 2022-231: Approv e the Electric Vehicle Charging Station License Agreement between the City of Turlock and the Turlock Irrigation District as motioned by Vice Mayor Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Larson
Councilmember
Nosrati
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
D. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Mid Valley IT to provide Information Technology operational management support (Loehr)
Risk Management Director Loehr provided a staff report regarding a request to authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Mid Valley IT to provide Information Technology operational management support. At the conclusion of his presentation, he responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and with no comment, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Action: Resolution 2022-232: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Mid Valley IT to provide Information Technology operational management support as motioned by Vice Mayor Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Larson
Councilmember
Nosrati
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
E. Approving Professional Services Agreement between the City of Turlock and Barbara A. Lloyd, dba IMPACTS USA Advisory Services for Capital Asset Strategy Services with a not-to-exceed amount of $95,000.00 (Moreno)
Finance Director Moreno provided a staff report regarding a request to approve a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Turlock and Barbara A. Lloyd, dba IMPACTS USA Advisory Services for Capital Asset Strategy Services with a not -to-exceed amount of $95,000.00. At the conclusion of his report, he responded to questions from the City Council.
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Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and with no comment, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Action: Resolution 2022-233: Approve a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Turlock and Barbara A. Lloyd, dba IMPACTS USA Advisory Services for Capital Asset Strategy Services with a not -to-exceed amount of $95,000.00 as motioned by Vice Mayor Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, and carried 4/1 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Larson
Councilmember
Nosrati
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
No Yes Yes Yes Yes
F. Accepting and endorsing the City Manager’s appointment of Erik Schulze to the position of Public Works Director effective November 4, 2022 (Wilson)
City Manager Wilson provided a staff report regarding a request to accept and endorse the City Manager’s appointment of Erik Schulze to the position of Public Works Director. He responded to questions from the City Council.
The City Council congratulated Director Schulze on his appointment.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and with no comment, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Action: Resolution 2022-234: Accept and endors e the City Manager’s appointment of Erik Schulze to the position of Public Works Director effective November 4, 2022 as motioned by Vice Mayor Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Larson
Councilmember
Nosrati
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
No Yes Yes Yes Yes
G. Authorizing use of staff time and City resources to prepare an ordinance and staff report to strengthen the “revolving -door” lobbying prohibitions of Government Code §87406.3(a) (Petrulakis)
City Attorney Petrulakis provided a staff report regarding a request to authorize use of staff time and City resources to prepare an ordinance and staff report to strengthen the “revolving- door” lobbying prohibitions of Government Code §87406.3(a).
Councilmember Larson asked questions regarding the Council Handbook and Attorney Petrulakis responded to her questions.
The City Council discussed the purpose of this item, who would be affected, and provided their thoughts on the time limit on lobbying prohibitions.
Councilmember Larson believes that the government codes in the entire Council Handbook be updated.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and the following members of the public spoke:
Ron Bridegroom
Milt Trieweiler
Cassandra Abram
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With no further comment, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Action: Motion: Authorize use of staff time and City resources to prepare an ordinance and staff report to strengthen the “revolving -door” lobbying prohibitions of Government Code §87406.3(a) as motioned by Vice Mayor Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Larson
Councilmember
Nosrati
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Public Participation occurred after the last Action Item.
Mayor Bublak announced that it was the time for public participation and the following members of the public spoke:
Karina Mendoza
Ron Bridegroom
Milt Trieweiler
Ryan Taylor
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public participation. Staff and City Council responded to questions from the public.
9. CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES
A. September Monthly Department Reports (Wilson)
B. October Monthly Department Reports (Wilson)
City Manager Wilson advised that the monthly reports for September and October were included in the agenda packet. He also provided a brief update on the RAD Card program, the City Gate Report, Homeless Plan and cannabis ordinance.
C. Emergency Back-up Generator Update (Fremming)
Principal Civil Engineer Fremming provided a brief update on the emergency back -up generator project. He provided a background of the project, a history of outages in the City, and the cost for purchasing, installing and upkeep on the generator. After re viewing all the information, staff does not recommend moving forward with the emergency generator project.
10. COUNCIL ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
None
11. COUNCILMEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Mayor Franco thanked everyone who participated in the Veteran’s Day Event last Friday.
She also thanked Parks and Recreation for their work in the Carter Cleans Up Event last week and reminded everyone about the Festival of Lights and the 43rd Christmas Parade on December 2nd.
Councilmember Monez thanked all of our veterans and current military members for their service.
She also announced that staff had a meeting regarding Columbia Pool and that more information will be coming forward in the next month or so and that demolition started a week ago.
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Councilmember Larson congratulated Mayor Bublak on securing her second term and thanked everyone who took the time to put their name on the ballot. She also congratulated Kevin Bixel and Cassandra Abram on securing their seats on the City Council.
Mayor Bublak announced there will be a holiday light shuttle from December 5th through December 10th where members of the public can take a shuttle to see all the holiday lights throughout the city. This will be first come, first served at the transit center.
She also mentioned the upcoming football game between Turlock High School and Oakridge High School and the bet between her and one of the Supervisors from El Dorado County where one of them will have to wear the opposing team’s jersey if that team wins.
12. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Labor Negotiators - California Government Code §54957.6(a) Employee Organization: Turlock Management Association – Public Safety Employee Organization: Turlock Firefighters Association – Local 2434
City Clerk Christel provided information regarding closed session.
13. REPORTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Bublak reported out of Closed Session stating there was nothing to report.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bublak adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Julie Christel, City Clerk
City of Turlock