City Council Meeting
Minutes
May 23, 2023
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 Cassandra Abram, Kevin Bixel, Rebecka Monez, Vice Mayor Pam Franco, and Mayor Amy Bublak.
Absent: None
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
None None None None None
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED OR AMENDED
Motion: Approval of Agenda as posted as motioned by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Councilmember Abram and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
2. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS,
PRESENTATIONS, AND BRIEFINGS
A. Proclamation: National Public Works Week – May 21 – 27, 2023
Public Works Director Schulze provided the proclamation for National Public Works Week and thanked all the City employees for the hard work they do every day.
B. Presentation: League of California Cities – Stephen Qualls
Stephen Qualls, Regional Public Affairs Manager, Central Valley Division for the League of California Cities, provided a presentation on the League of California Cities 2023 Update and discussed Cal Cities advocacy for member cities, the services they deliver to member cities and membership benefits.
Mr. Qualls responded to questions from the City Council.
C. Briefings: Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Non-General Fund – Engage in discussion and provide direction to staff (Moreno)
Finance Director Moreno provided a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Non-General Funds. He reviewed the non -general funds types including Special Revenue Funds, Proprietary Funds, Internal Service Funds and Major Funds such as Street Funds and projects, Housing Funds, and Municipal Services funds. He also discussed augmentation requests for
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the Fleet Division Reorganization, Transit Code Enforcement Services and other City Departments..
Director Moreno and staff responded to questions from the City Council.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mayor Bublak opened public participation and the following members of the public provided comment:
Antonio Aguilar
Karina Mendoza
Milt Trieweiler
Michael Gonzales
Ramon Rodriguez
Christan Santos
Ryan Taylor
With no further comment, Mayor Bublak closed public participation.
4. MOTION WAIVING READING OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA, EXCEPT BY TITLE
Motion: Waiving reading of all ordinances on the agenda, except by title as motioned by Vice Mayor Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution 2023-116: Accepting the Weekly Demands of 05/04/2023 in the amount of $1,356,097.14 and the Investment and Cash Report for March 2023.
B. Motion: Accepting Minutes of the 03/28/2023 and the 05/09/2023 Regular Meetings of the City of Turlock City Council
C. Resolution 2023-117: Approving an Agreement with Romeo Medical Clinic, Inc. to provide Pre- Employment Examinations, Annual Physicals, and Occupational Medical Services for the City of Turlock in an annual amount not to exceed $70,000 for the period covering June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024, with two (2) additional one -year options to extend the term of the agreement, in a total maximum contract amount of $210,000, to be paid from various department funds XXX-XX-XXX.43155 “Physicals, Shots & Psychological” (Dhami)
D. Resolution 2 023-118: Approve multiple Supply Agreements between Allegiance Industrial Supply, LLC, Central Sanitary Supply DBA Brady Industries and Imperial Bag & Paper Co., LLC DBA Randik Paper Company and the City of Turlock, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for the purchase of Janitorial Paper and Cleaning Supplies for a period of one (1) year, with an option to extend for three (3) additional one year terms, in an amount not to exceed $30,000 annually per Agreement, and in a total amount not to exceed $120, 000 per Agreement over the four (4) year term, if all renewal periods are exercised, to Fund 410 “Water
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Quality Control (WQC)” account 410 -51-530.44001_117 “Supplies Transfers to Other Departments” (Moreno)
E. Resolution 2023 -119: Approving Transportation Development Act (TDA) transit claims for Local Transportation Funds (LTF) funding and State Transit Assistance (STA) funding with the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) associated with the Roger K. Fall Transit Center, the Turlock-Denair Amtrak Station, and Turlock Transit services for Fiscal Year 2023- 24 and authorizing the City Manager to sign and submit the subject claims (York)
F. Resolution 2023-120: Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Turlock and the Turlock Unified School District to provide a safe and supportive environment through the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program for 2023 summer camp programs (Schulze)
G. Resolution 2023-121: Authorizing the placement of insurance carrier policies and third -party administrative agreements between the City of Turlock and related benefit partners for employee healthcare, covering the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 (Dhami)
H. Resolution 202 3-122: Appropriating $99,118 of awarded funds under SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program to Fund 204 “Solid Waste/Recycle/Public Education Account Number 204 -50-505.37218 “SB 1383 Grant” and appropriating all eligible grant expenses $99,118 to Fund 204 “Solid Waste/Recycle/Public Education Account Number 204 -50- 505.47162 “SB 1383 Grant Expenses” (Goodman)
Action: Motion by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Vice Mayor Franco, to adopt the Consent Calendar, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
6. FINAL READINGS
A. Second and final reading of an Ordinance repealing Turlock Municipal Code (TMC) Title 3, Chapter 3, Article 2, Section 203, Annual Deposit and Section 204, General Fund Reserve Account Purposes and amending Section 205, City Council Approval; Procedure regarding the City of Turlock General Fund Reserve Policy (Moreno)
Mayor Bublak opened public comment on this item and with no comments from the public, closed public comment.
Action: Ordinance 13 04-cs: Second and final reading of an Ordinance repealing Turlock Municipal Code (TMC) Title 3, Chapter 3, Article 2, Section 203, Annual Deposit and Section 204, General Fund Reserve Account Purposes and amending Section 205, City Council Approval; Procedure regarding the City of Turlock General Fund Reserve Policy as introduced by Vice Mayor Franco, seconded by Councilmember Abram, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Turlock and Flavor Farms, Turlock, LLA located at 680 D Street, Turlock, California (APN 043-018-015) (Werner)
Planning Manager Werner provided the introduction of the ordinance and overview of the conditions of the Development Agreement.
Manager Werner responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and comment was received from the following individuals:
Mike Warda
Milt Trieweiler
Mr. Warda responded to questions from public comment.
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Action: Ordinance 13XX -cs: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Turlock and Flavor Farms, Turlock, LLA located at 680 D Street, Turlock, California (APN 043-018-015) as motioned by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Councilmember Abram and carried 3/2 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes No Yes No
B. Approving making no change in the cap on the number of beds that may be permitted under the nondiscretionary permit process within the SB 2 emergency shelter overlay district (Quintero)
Development Services Director Quintero provided the staff report on a request for making no changes in the cap on the number of beds permitted under the nondiscretionary permit process within the SB 2 emergency shelter overlay district. She discussed the SB 2 Emergency Shelter Overlay District, its boundaries, and the number of beds currently authorized under the permit.
With no questions from the City Council, Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment.
With no comments, she closed the comment period.
Action: Motion: Making no change in the cap on the number of beds that may be permitted under the nondiscretionary permit process within the SB 2 Emergency Shelter Overlay District as motioned by Vice Mayor Franco, seconded by Councilmember Abram, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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8. ACTION ITEMS
A. Approving agreements between the City of Turlock and each of the public service agencies funded under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the fiscal year 2023-2024 in a total amount not to exceed $150,000 from Fund 255 “CDBG-Housing” as follows; We Care Program-Turlock for Emergency Shelter not to exceed $10,000 from account 255 -41-485- 47215_010 “We Care Program -Turlock”; Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities Division for Recreation for All Scholarship not to exceed $10,000 from Fund 255 -41-485-47215_003 “Public Service City of Turlock -Recreation”; United Samaritans Foundation for Emergency Food Box Program not to exceed $10,000 from Fund 255-41-485-47215_009 “Public Service United Samaritans/Food Assist; United Samaritans Foundation Senior Congregate Lunch not to exceed $10,000 from Fund 255 -41-485-47215_015 “Public Service United Samaritans/Senior Meals; Center for Human Services for Youth Street Outreach/Navigation not to exceed $10,000 from Fund 255 -41-485-47215_016 “Public Service Center f or Human Services”; United Samaritans Foundation for Eye Care for Older Residents not to exceed $9,496 from Fund 255-41-485-47215_020 “Public Service Elder Eye Care-United Samaritans” and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related and necessary documents (Quintero)
Development Services Director Quintero provided a staff report regarding a request to approve agreements between the City of Turlock and each of the public services agencies funded under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Sh e reviewed the FY 2023 -2024 City of Turlock programs and the CDBG Public Service recommendations.
Director Quintero responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and with no comments, she closed the public comment period.
Action: Resolution 2023-123: Approving agreements between the City of Turlock and each of the public service agencies funded under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the fiscal year 2023-2024 in a total amount not to exceed $150,000 from Fund 255 “CDBG- Housing” as follows; We Care Program-Turlock for Emergency Shelter not to exceed $10,000 from account 255 -41-485-47215_010 “We Care Program -Turlock”; Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities Division for Recreation for All Schol arship not to exceed $10,000 from Fund 255-41-485-47215_003 “Public Service City of Turlock -Recreation”; United Samaritans Foundation for Emergency Food Box Program not to exceed $10,000 from Fund 255-41-485- 47215_009 “Public Service United Samaritans/Food Assist; United Samaritans Foundation Senior Congregate Lunch not to exceed $10,000 from Fund 255 -41-485-47215_015 “Public Service United Samaritans/Senior Meals; Center for Human Services for Youth Street Outreach/Navigation not to exceed $10,000 from Fund 255-41-485-47215_016 “Public Service Center for Human Services”; United Samaritans Foundation for Eye Care for Older Residents not to exceed $9,496 from Fund 255 -41-485-47215_020 “Public Service Elder Eye Care - United Samaritans” and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related and necessary documents as motioned by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Councilmember Bixel, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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B. Approving the purchase of two (2) Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. fire engines from Golden State Fire Apparatus, one (1) Velocity 1500 GPM Pumper and one (1) Velocity 1500 GPM PUC™ Pumper without compliance to the formal bid procedure pursuant to Turlock Municipal Code Section 2-7-08(b)(5) and appropriate funds from unrestricted reserves in Fund 118 “Measure A – General”, Account Number 118-30-300.51020 “Equipment Replacement” in an amount not to exceed $2,192,491.02 (Jelinek)
Mayor Bublak announced there was a Green Sheet for this item.
Fire Chief Jelinek provided a presentation on a request to approve the purchase of two (2) Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. fire engines from Golden State Fire Apparatus. He discussed the fire department’s apparatus replacement program and program goals, issues with current apparatus, and solutions the department is working towards to help remediate th ose issues.
Chief Jelinek spoke about the department’s vehicle scoring s ystem to determine the life expectancy of their vehicles and provided justification for th e requested purchase. He also provided the explanation for the green sheet (hereto attached as Attachment A) which showed the comparison of a 100% pre -payment versus payment at the time of delivery. Staff recommended payment at time of delivery which would result in a greater return to the City by investing the funds in a U.S. Treasury Note versus a pre-payment discount. Chief Jelinek gave credit to Councilmember Abram for making the recommendation to staff.
With no questions from the Council, Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and the following members of the public spoke:
Milt Trieweiler
Ryan Taylor
With no further comment, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Chief Jelinek responded to questions from the public.
Action: Resolution 2023-124: Approving the purchase of two (2) Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. fire engines from Golden State Fire Apparatus, one (1) Velocity 1500 GPM Pumper and one (1) Velocity 1500 GPM PUC™ Pumper without compliance to the formal bid procedure pursuant to Turlock Municipal Code Section 2 -7-08(b)(5) and appropriate funds from unrestricted reserves in Fund 118 “Measure A – General”, Account Number 118-30-300.51020 “Equipment Replacement” in an amount not to exceed $2,192,491.02 as motioned by Vice Mayor Franco, seconded by Councilmember Abram, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
9. CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES
A. Monthly Department Reports (Wilson)
City Manager Wilson stated he had nothing to report.
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10. COUNCIL ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Councilmember Abram spoke in favor of keeping the City’s membership with the League of California Cities and requested the City Council hear an item where they discuss the merits of their membership and make a decision on it. She believes there is value in staying with the League.
Councilmember Bixel also spoke in favor of keeping with the League of California Cities.
Vice Mayor Franco stated she is looking forward to hearing from City Manager Wilson and Director Moreno regarding the Transient Occupancy Tax on the voucher system and making sure we are receiving those taxes.
11. COUNCILMEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Abram congratulated Mayor Bublak on a successful State of Turlock addressed and thanked staff who participated in the event.
Councilmember Bixel echoed Councilmember Abram’s comment stating it was a fabulous event.
Vice Mayor Franco reminded everyone that May is ride your bike month and encourage everyone to participate. She invited everyone to attend the Farmer’s Market, Make r’s Market, and the 3 rd Thursdays events and announced the Transit Center was a designated cooling zone and provided the hours the center is open.
Councilmember Monez stated the State of Turlock address was a great success and thanked staff for their work on the event. She asked City Manager Wilson to provide an update on the progress of Columbia Pool at an upcoming Council meeting.
Mayor Bublak thanked everyone for their support and involvement in the State of Turlock event.
12. CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Christel provided the Closed Session item.
A. Conference with Labor Negotiators - California Government Code §54957.6(a) Agency Designated Representative: Deputy City Manager Sarah Eddy Employee Organization: Turlock Management Association – Public Safety Employee Organization: Turlock Firefighters Association – Local 2434
13. REPORTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Bublak advised no reportable action was taken during closed session.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bublak adjourned the regular meeting at 8:25 p.m.