City of Turlock
City Council and Public Financing
Authority Concurrent Meeting Minutes
June 13, 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 5J None None None
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED OR AMENDED
Motion: Approval of Agenda as posted 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
2. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS,
PRESENTATIONS, AND BRIEFINGS
A. Presentation: LOVE Turlock Event Recap Presentation (Sims)
Lindsay Platt and Melanie Ocana provided a presentation on the annual LOVE Turlock event held on April 29, 2023 and presented the City Council with a banner signed by the participants.
B. Presentation: Turlock Downtown Property Owners Association P-Bid Presentation (Sims)
Travis Regalo, Executive Director of the Turlock Downtown Property Owners Association (TDPOA), provided a presentation on the Turlock Downtown Property and Business Improvement District Renewal 2023. He discussed the benefits of the TDPOA, reviewed their annual budget, spoke on the items/services the TDPOA are requesting in the renewal agreement and provided information on the assessment process.
Mayor Bublak opened this item for public comment and the following members of the public spoke:
Lori Smith
Harry Boucher
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
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At the request of Mayor Bublak, City Manager Wilson provided his recommendation which was for the City Council to direct him to negotiate terms of the agreement with the TDPOA and then come back for future consideration.
The City Council discussed this item further and concurred to have the City Manager continue negotiating the terms of the agreement with the TDPOA.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mayor Bublak opened the meeting to public participation and the following members of the public spoke:
Lorraine Norling
Milt Trieweiler
Mary Jackson
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public participation.
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 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
Mayor Bublak announced that Consent Items 5G, 5J and 5K would be pulled for separate consideration.
A. Resolution 2023-125: Accepting Weekly Demands of 05/11/2023 in the amount of $2,466,663.09, 05/18/2023 in the amount of $ 808,788.57, 05/25/2023 in the amount of $3,096,617.80, and the EFT Payment Register for December 2022 in the amount of $6,080,948.23
B. Motion: Accepting Minutes of the 04/11/2023 and 04/25/2023 Regular Meetings of City of Turlock City Council
C. Resolution 2023-126: Awarding Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 23 -002 and approving an Agreement with GeoAnalytical Laboratories, In c. for laboratory analysis services for testing and analysis of drinking water, wastewater, recycled water, soil, biosolids, and sludge for the Municipal Services Department for a period of three (3) years in an annual amount not to exceed $500,000, and total compensation not to exceed $1,500,000, to be paid from Fund 410 “Water Quality Control” account 410-51-530.43311 “Laboratory Analysis Services,” Fund 420 “Water” account 420-52-550.43513 “Laboratory Analysis Services”, Fund 420 “Water” account 420-52-550.43504 “PCE Monitoring & Remediation”, Fund 416 “Recycled Water Sales” account 416-51-530.43311 “Analysis Water Waste”, Fund 450 “SRWA Operations” account 450-53-550.43314 “Chemicals” (Goodman)
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D. Resolution 2023 -127: Approving an Agreement between the Ci ty of Turlock and GovernmentJobs.com, Inc. a California corporation (DBA “NEOGOV”), in a form approved by the City Attorney , to provide on -line employment application services utilizing the Insight Enterprise, Candidate Text Messaging and Onboard Software Licenses, for the periods covering Fiscal Years 2022 -2023, 2023 -2024 and 2024 -2025 in an amount not to exceed $97,040, to be paid from fund 110 -10-109.43060_038 “Contract Service Online Applications (NeoGov)” (Dhami)
E. Resolution 2023-128: Approving revisions to the job descriptions for Police Officer Trainee and Police Officer I/II including a Side-Letter of Agreement (Dhami)
F. Resolution 2023-129: Approving an Agreement with the law firm of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo to provide labor negotiations and labor/employment law services to the City of Turlock pursuant to an updated attorney representation agreement effective July 1, 2023 for a one (1) year term , to be paid from “General Fund” account number 110 -10-109.43010 “Contract Attorney” (Dhami)
G. Pulled for separate consideration
H. Resolution 2023-131: Adopting a list of projects and expenses for Fiscal Year 2023-24 funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) “The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017” (Schulze)
I. Resolution 2023-132: Awarding bid and approving an Agreement between the City of Turlock and George Reed, Inc., of Modesto, California in the amount of $1,347,927.50 and authorizing a contingency amount of $134,000.00 (9.9%) for construction of City Project No. 20 -002 “Southwest Quadrant Road Rehab ilitation” to be funded by Fund 218 “Measure L – Local Streets and Roads,” account number 218-40-461.512170 “Construction Project” (Schulze)
J. Pulled for separate consideration
K. Pulled for separate consideration
Action: Motion by Councilmember Monez, sec onded by Vice Mayor Franco, to adopt the Consent Calendar as amended, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
5G Approving an Agreement with HASA Inc. for supply and delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5% for a period of one (1) year, in a total compensation amount not to exceed $3,200,000, to be paid from Fund 410 “Water Quality Control” account number 410 -51-530.44005_006 “Chemicals Chlorin e” and Fund 420 “Water” account number 420 -52-550.44005_006 “Chemicals Chlorine” and Fund 450 “SRWA Operations” account number 450 -53-550.44005 “Chemicals” (Goodman)
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and the following members of the public spoke:
Milt Trieweiler
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Lorraine Norling
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Municipal Services Director Goodman responded to questions from the public.
Action: Resolution 2023-130: Approving an Agreement with HASA Inc. for supply and delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5% for a period of one (1) year, in a total compensation amount not to exceed $3,200,000, to be paid from Fund 410 “Water Quality Control” account number 410- 51-530.44005_006 “Chemicals Chlorine” and Fund 420 “Wa ter” account number 420 -52- 550.44005_006 “Chemicals Chlorine” and Fund 450 “SRWA Operations” account number 450- 53-550.44005 “Chemicals” 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
5J. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Theis Realty Group Inc. for three years to provide Real Estate Broker Services in a total amount not to exceed $100,000 annually for a combined total not to exceed amount of $300,000 that will be paid from applicable funds associated with the transaction, or by the department requesting consulting services (Loehr)
Councilmember Bixel stated a conflict with this item and recused himself from the dais.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and with no comments, closed the public comment period.
Action: Resolution 2023-133: Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Theis Realty Group Inc. for three years to provide Real Estate Broker Services in a total amount not to exceed $100,000 annually for a combined total not to exceed amount of $300,000 that will be paid from applicable funds associated with the transaction, or by the department requesting consulting services as motioned by Vice Mayor Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, and carried 4/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Not Participating Yes Yes Yes
After the vote, Councilmember Bixel returned to the dais.
5K.Rescinding Resolution 2020 -074 and adopting a new Resolution updating the Investment Policy for the City of Turlock (Moreno)
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and with no comments, closed the public comment period.
Finance Director Moreno responded to Councilmember Abram’s request regarding the City Treasurer providing a presentation to City Council, at least on an annual basis.
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Action: Resolution 2023-134: Rescinding Resolution 2020-074 and adopting a new Resolution updating the Investment Policy for the City of Turlock as motioned by Councilmember Abram, 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
6. FINAL READINGS
A. Second and final reading of an ordinance approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Turlock and Flavor Farms, Turlock, LL C for the operation of an indoor cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution business located at 680 D Street, Turlock, California, County of Stanislaus, Assessor’s Parcel Number 043-018-015 (Werner)
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and with no comments, closed the public comment period.
Action: Ordinance 1305-cs: Motion by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Councilmember Abram, approving the s econd and final reading of an ordinance approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Turlock and Flavor Farms, Turlock, LLC for the operation of an indoor cannabis cul tivation, manufacturing, and distribution business located at 680 D Street, Turlock, California, County of Stanislaus, Assessor’s Parcel Number 043-018- 015 was carried 3/2 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes No Yes No
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Before presenting his staff report, Public Works Director Schulze introduced and welcomed the new City Engineer Daniel Padilla. Director Schulze then provided a staff report regarding the ordering of the improvements and formation of the “Karampoor Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and the Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area, Development Project No. 23-003,” located at 270 W. Glenwood Avenue, and confirming the diagram and benefit assessments as set forth in the annual report of the Engineer of Work and the levying and collection of assessments set forth therein for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the “Karampoor Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and the Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area, Development Project No. 23-003,” pursuant to Resolution No. 97-128.
With no questions from the City Council, Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment.
With no comments, she closed the public comment period.
Mayor Bublak asked City Clerk Christel to report on the results of the election. City Clerk Christel stated that one ballot was received in favor of the district, no ballots were received in opposition of, therefore with no majority protest, the City Council could form the district.
Action: Resolution 2023-135: Ordering the improvements and formation of the “Karampoor Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and t he Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area, Development Project No. 23 -003,” located at 270 W. Glenwood Avenue, and confirming the diagram and benefit assessments as set forth in the annual report of the
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Engineer of Work and the levying and collection of assessments set forth therein for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the “Karampoor Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and the Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area, Development Project No. 23 -003,” pursuant to Resolution No. 97 -128 as motioned by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Vice Mayor Franco, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
B. Public Works Director Schulze provided a staf f report regarding the o rdering of the improvements and formation of the “Shergill Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and the Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area, Development Project No. 23 -012,” located at 1037 S. Kilroy Road, and confirm ing the diagram and benefit assessments as set forth in the annual report of the Engineer of Work and the levying and collection of assessments set forth therein for fiscal year 2022 -2023 for the “Shergill Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and t he Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area, Development Project No. 23-012,” pursuant to Resolution No. 97-128.
Director Schulze and Director Moreno responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and with no comments, closed the public comment period.
Mayor Bublak asked City Clerk Christel to report on the results of the election. City Clerk Christel stated that one ballot was received in favor of the district, no ballots were received in opposition of, therefore with no majority protest, the City Council could form the district.
Action: Resolution 2023 -136: Ordering the improvements and formation of the “Shergill Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and the Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area, Development Project No. 23 -012,” located at 1037 S. Kilroy Road, and confirming the diagram and benefit assessments as set forth in the annual report of the Engineer of Work and the levying and collection of assessments set forth therein for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the “Shergill Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and the Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment Area, Development Project No. 23 -012,” pursuant to Resolution No. 97 -128 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
C. Development Services Director Quintero provided a staff report regarding the c alling of a special, mailed-ballot election respecting proposed Annexation Number 35 to Communities Facilities District Number 2 (Services Mitigation) and declaring the results of Mailed -Ballot Election respecting Proposed Annexation Number 35 to Community Facilities District Number 2 (Services Mitigation) and ordering annexation.
Director Quintero facilitated the confirmation of calling of the special, mailed-ballot election with City Clerk Christel.
With no questions from the City Council, Mayor Bublak opened the hearing for public comment.
With no comments, Mayor Bublak closed the public comment period.
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Action: Resolution 2023-137: Calling a Special, Mailed -Ballot Election respecting Proposed Annexation Number 35 to Communities Facilities District Number 2 (Services Mitigation) and Resolution 2023 -138: Declaring the results of Mailed -Ballot Election respecting Proposed Annexation Number 35 to Community Facilities District Number 2 (Services Mitigation) and ordering annexation as motioned by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Vice Mayor Franco, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
D. Mayor Bublak announced that there was a green sheet for this item.
Development Services Director Quintero provided a staff report requesting the approval of the first substantial amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022 -2023 City of Turlock/Stanislaus Urban County HOME Consortium Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), the authorization of the submission of the Ann ual Action Plan Amendment to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the authorization of the City Manager to execute all related and necessary documents.
Director Quintero responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and with no questions from the public, closed the public comment period.
Action: Resolution 2023-XXX: Approving the first substantial amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 City of Turlock/Stanislaus Urban County HOME Consortium Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), authorizing the submission of the Annual Action Plan Amendment to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related and necessary documents as motioned by Vice Mayor Franco, seconded by Councilmember Abram and failed 2/3 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes No No No
E. Finance Director Moreno provided a staff report requesting the approval of the issuance of one or more series of bonds by the Turlock Public Financing Authority for the purpose of providing financing for public capital improvements of the City anticipated to consist of, but not limited to, City streets and related improvements by the City determining whether there are significant public benefits to citizens of the City from such proposed financing, including a more efficient delivery of City services to residential and commercial development and demonstrable savings in effective interest rate, bond preparation, bond underwriting and bond issuance costs (in accordance with Section 6586 of the California Government Code) . He introduced Eric Scriven, Principal at NHA Advisors LLC, who provided a PowerPoint Presentation on the background and summary of the financing plan, lease/leaseback structure, summary of legal documents, and preliminary timeline of next steps.
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Director Moreno , Mr. Scriven , and Director Schu lze responded to questions from the City Council.
Per Vice Mayor Franco’s request, Director Moreno agreed to include a quarterly report within the Measure A quarterly report showing bond balances and what the funds are being spent on.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and comments were received from the following individuals:
Milt Trieweiler
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Councilmember Abram requested City Manager Wilson provide an updated report on what projects we will be able to match to the amount of financing we will have. City Manager Wilson responded stating we will include it in the quarterly updates and in those updates, will identify what roads we will be doing improvements on.
Mayor Bublak added that she would like to have a list of roads that are scheduled for repair for the next three years be published for the public.
Action: Resolution 2023 -139: Approving issuance of on e or more series of bonds by the Turlock Public Financing Authority for the purpose of providing financing for public capital improvements of the City anticipated to consist of, but not limited to, City streets and related improvements by the City determining whether there are significant public benefits to citizens of the City from such proposed financing, including a more efficient delivery of City services to residential and commercial development and demonstrable savings in effective interest rate, bond preparation, bond underwriting and bond issuance costs (in accordance with Section 6586 of the California Government Code) as motioned by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Vice Mayor Franco, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mayor Bublak paused the City Council meeting at 7:36 p.m. and opened the Public Financing Authority meeting.
8. ACTION ITEM FOR THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
A. Finance Director Moreno provided a staff repo rt with a re quest for the Pub lic Financing Authority Board to a uthorize the issuance and sale of lease revenue bonds to finance public capital improvements, and approving related documents and official actions related thereto.
With no questions from the Board, Chair person Bublak opened the item for public comment.
With no public comment, Chairperson Bublak closed public comment.
Action: Turlock Public Financing Authority Resolution 2023-001: Authorizing the issuance and sale of lease revenue bonds to finance public capital improvements, a nd approving related documents and official actions related thereto as motioned by Vice Chairperson Franco, seconded by Board Member Monez, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
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Board Member
Abram
Board Member
Bixel
Board Member
Franco
Board Member
Monez
Chairperson
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Chairperson Bublak closed the Public Financing Authority Board meeting and reopened the City Council meeting at 7:38 p.m.
9. ACTION ITEMS
A. Approving the Measure A Annual Accountability Report for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (Moreno)
This item was pulled from the agenda and not heard.
B. Human Relations Director Dhami presented a staff report requesting the approval of a telework policy to assess the viability of a temporary alternate work environment that may benefit the City and eligible employees in good standing, effective July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.
Director Dhami, Director Showalter, and Director Loehr responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and the following members of the public spoke:
Ryan Taylor
Milt Trieweiler
With no further comment, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
The City Council further discussed the benefits, potential risks, and costs of this policy.
City Manager Wilson provided input regarding the po licy and believes there are benefits to exploring the policy.
Action: Resolution 20 23-XXX: Approving a telework policy to assess the viability of a temporary alternate work environment that may benefit the City and eligible employees in good standing, effective July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 as motioned by Vice Mayor Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, and failed 1/4 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes No No No No
Councilmember Bixel said he would like to have staff bring back a specific p roposal with a determined number of employees, what it would cost with a time period that is adequate to see if the program works.
Action: Motion: Staff to bring back a specific proposal with a determined number of employees, a cost estimate, and time frame that is adequate to see if the program works as motioned by Councilmember Bixel, seconded by Councilmember Abram, and carried 3/2 by the following vote:
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Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes No No Yes
C. Risk Manager Director Loehr provided a staff report regarding a request for approving policies and procedures for providing insurance coverage to the City of Turlock based on recent amendments to the Turlock Municipal Code Section 1 -6-01, Minimum Insurance Requirements.
With no questions from the City Council, Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment.
With no public comment, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Action: Resolution 2023 -140: Approving Policies and Procedures for Providing Insurance Coverage to the City of Turlock based on recent amendments to the Turlock Municipal Code Section 1 -6-01, Minimum Insurance Requirements as motioned by Councilmember Bixel, 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
D. Finance Director Moreno provided a staff report regarding a request to adopt the City of Turlock Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General and Non-General Fund Budgets. He provided a recap of the budget process, reviewed transactions that were added and subtracted from the budget to balance it out and stated that he will bring back a report at mid-year of what the final year-end budget number will be. He thanked the City Council and staff for their wor k and assistance throughout this process.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and the following members of the public spoke:
Ryan Taylor
With no further comment, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Action: Resolution 2023-141 Adopting the City of Turlock Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General and Non-General Fund Budgets 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
E. Municipal Services Director Goodman provided a staff report on a request to authorize the City Manager to offer an employment signing bonus program for Water Treatment Plant Operator, Sr., Maintenance Technician, Sr., Instrument and Control Techni cian, Sr., Water Treatment Plant Supervisor and Water Treatment Plant Manager ranging from $7,500 to $12,000 depending on the job classification, as well as offering any City of Turlock Stanislaus Regional Water Authority (SRWA) Department Employee a refer ral bonus of $3,000 for the successful recruitment of a Water Treatment Plant Operator, Sr., in an amount of $88,500 to be appropriated from Fund 450 “SRWA Operations” account 450 -53-550.41001 “Full time Salaries.”
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Director Goodman and Director Moreno responded to questions from the City Council.
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 from the public.
Action: Resolution 2023-142: Authorizing the City Manager to offer an employment signing bonus program for Water Treatment Plant Operator, Sr., Maintenance Technician, Sr., Instrument and Control Technician, Sr., Water Treatment Plant Supervisor and Water Treatment Plant Manager ranging from $7,500 to $12,000 depending on the job classification, as well as offering any City of Turlock Stanislaus Regional Water Authority (SRWA) Department Employee a referral bonus of $3,000 for the successful recruitment of a Water Treatment Plant Operato r, Sr., in an amount of $88,500 to be appropriated from Fund 450 “SRWA Operations” account 450-53-550.41001 “Full time Salaries” as motioned by Vice Mayor Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, and carried 4/1 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes No Yes
F. Public Works Director Schulze provided a staff report on a request to:
1) Approve the purchase of one (1) concession building, one (1) storage building, and one (1) restroom building from Public Restroom Company of Minden, Nevada in an amount not to exceed $1,973,898.52, which includes a contingency amount of 5% plus estimated taxes, expensed to Fund 301 “Capital Improvements” account 301 -50-520.41300 “Construction Repair/Improvements” without com pliance to the formal bid procedure pursuant to Turlock Municipal Code Section 2 -7-08(b)(5), for City Project No. 19 -51 “Columbia Pool Improvements,” and
2) Approve the purchase of one (1) pool pump and chemical building from Romtec of Roseburg, Oregon in an amount not to exceed $112,853.26, which includes a contingency amount of 5% plus estimated taxes, expensed to Fund 301 “Capital Improvements” account 301 -50- 520.51300 “Construction Repair/Improvements” without compliance to the formal bid procedure pursuant to Turlock Municipal Code Section 2-7-08(b)(5) for City Project No. 19-51 “Columbia Pool Improvements,” and
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Turlock Irrigation District for the acceptance of $197,264 in grant funds and appropria ting the funds into Fund 301 “Capital Improvements” revenue account number 301-50-520.34309 “Turlock Irrigation District Grant” for City Project No. 19-51 “Columbia Pool Improvements.”
Director Schulze reviewed the request s, discussed the floor plans for the buildings for the Columbia Pool Renovation Project and costs associated with the buildings. He explained the process for selecting the vendors through Sourcewell and noted that the cost of the buildings came in approximately $300,000 under the engineering estimate. He also discussed the agreement with Turlock Irrigation District for the acceptance of grant funds.
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Director Schulze responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and the following members of the public spoke:
Ryan Taylor
With no further comment, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
City Attorney Petrulakis briefly discussed the Sourcewell process.
Action: Resolution 2023-143: Approving the purchase of one (1) concession building, one (1) storage building, and one (1) restroom building from Public Restroom Company of Minden, Nevada in an amount not to exceed $1,973,898.52, which includes a contingency amount of 5% plus estimated taxes, expensed to Fund 301 “Capital Impr ovements” account 301 -50- 520.41300 “Construction Repair/Improvements” without compliance to the formal bid procedure pursuant to Turlock Municipal Code Section 2-7-08(b)(5), for City Project No. 19-51 “Columbia Pool Improvements,” Resolution 2023-144: Approving the purchase of one (1) pool pump and chemical building from Romtec of Roseburg, Oregon in an amount not to exceed $112,853.26, which includes a contingency amount of 5% plus estimated taxes, expensed to Fund 301 “Capital Improvements” accoun t 301 -50-520.51300 “Construction Repair/Improvements” without compliance to the formal bid procedure pursuant to Turlock Municipal Code Section 2-7-08(b)(5) for City Project No. 19-51 “Columbia Pool Improvements” and Resolution 2023-145: Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Turlock Irrigation District for the acceptance of $197,264 in grant funds and appropriating the funds into Fund 301 “Capital Improvements” revenue account number 301 -50-520.34309 “Turlock Irrigation District Grant” for City Project No. 19-51 “Columbia Pool Improvements” as motioned by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Vice Mayor Franco, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Councilmember
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
10. CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES
A. City Manager Monthly Reports (Wilson)
City Manager Wilson had nothing new to report.
11. COUNCIL ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Mayor Bublak as ked that once a month, at the second City Council meeting, the Ad -Hoc committees provide a status update on their items.
12. COUNCILMEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Mayor Franco expressed her condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Dooling family.
She announced Turlock took first place in the Stanislaus County Bike Month contest and congratulated the participants and winners. She invited everyone to attend Third Thursdays at the Sports Complex. She also announce d that Mayor Bublak took gold in the shot put and jav elin
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competitions at the US Police Fire O lympics and that she will be competing at the international games in the next month.
Councilmember Monez congratulated all the participates of the Bike Month competition.
Mayor Bublak announced that she, along with City Manager Wilson and Director Moreno, went to Sacramento to lobby for money for SRWA.
13. 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
14. REPORTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Bublak advised no reportable action was taken during closed session.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bublak adjourned the regular meeting at 9:37 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
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Julie Christel, City Clerk