City Council Meeting Minutes
November 12, 2024
6:00 p.m.
City of Turlock Yosemite Room
156 S. Broadway, Turlock, California
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bublak called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
3. 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
Vice Mayor
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
None None None None None
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED OR AMENDED
Motion: Approval of Agenda with an amendment to pull agenda item 9C, motioned by Councilmember Abram, seconded by Councilmember Bixel and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Vice Mayor
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
5. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS,
PRESENTATIONS, AND BRIEFINGS
A. Turlock Police Department Animal Services – Adoptable Pets
Animal Services Supervisor Walthrop introduced a dog available for adoption at the shelter.
B. Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Week
Chief of Police Hedden presented the proclamation.
C. Certificate of Certificate of Appreciation - Dr. Murali Naidu
Mayor Bublak read the certificate of appreciation for Dr. Murali Naidu.
D. Slate Communications – City of Turlock Communication Plan Update
Economic Development Director Sims, Kim Newcomer and Kristen Knoll from Slate Communications gave an update on the communication plan.
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mayor Bublak opened the item to public comment and the following members of the public spoke:
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Ramon Rodriguez
Athena Envien
Milt Trieweiler
Celeste Lozano
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Motion: Accepting the Weekly demands of October 11, 2024 through October 17, 2024 in the amount of $2,215,537.18, October 18, 2024 through October 24, 2024 in the amount of $1,841,213.16, October 25, 2024 through October 31, 2024 in the amount of $8,404,660.94, and Investment and Cash Report for September 2024, AP EFT September 2024 in the amount of $930,075.93
B. Motion: Accepting the Minutes of the October 22, 2024 Regular City Council meeting
C. Motion: Waiving Reading of All Ordinances on the Agenda, Except by Title
D. Resolution 2024-165: Appropriating $40,705 from Fund 401 unallocated reserves to Fund 401 “Airport” account number 401-10-125.51000 “Capital Improvements” to complete funding for City Project No. 24-038 "Crack Sealing at the Turlock Muni Airport FY 24-25”; determining the award of bid is exempt from the provisions of CEQA in accordance with Section 15301 of the CEQA guidelines; awarding bid and approving an Agreement with Cal Coating Asphalt, Inc. of Turlock, California in the amount of $58,719.20; and authorizing a construction contingency amount of $5,872 (10%) for construction of City Project No. 24-038 "Crack Sealing at the Turlock Muni Airport FY 24-25” to be funded by Fund 401 “Airport” (Morris)
E. Motion: Reaffirming the determination made by the City Manager in response to the emergency created by the inoperative computer room air conditioning units at the Public Safety Facility and finding that the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids pursuant to Public Contract Code 22050(c)(2) (Fisher)
F. Resolution 2024-166: Determining the Amendment No. 3 for Task Order No. 1B is exempt from provisions of CEQA in accordance with Section 15378 and approving Amendment No. 3 for Task Order No. 1B under the terms of the Master Agreement (City Contract No. 2024- 112) with CCME, Inc. (Merced, California office) for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the City of Turlock’s Roads Initiative Program in the amount of $37,684.04 to be funded by Fund 115 “Measure A – Roads” account number 115-10- 115.43327 “Construction Management,” for Bid Package 1 for City Project No. 23-031 as “CCME CM Task Order No. 1B for City Project No. 23-031, Bid Package 1” (Pezeshk)
Action: Motion by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Councilmember Abram, to adopt the Consent Calendar as amended, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Vice Mayor
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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8. FINAL READINGS
A. Second and final reading of an ordinance amending Turlock Municipal Code Title 4 (Public Safety), Chapter 7 (Traffic), Article 14 (Special Speed Zones) (Morris)
Mayor Bublak opened the items for public comment, and with none, closed public comment.
Action: Ordinance 1322-CS: Amending Turlock Municipal Code Title 4 (Public Safety), Chapter 7 (Traffic), Article 14 (Special Speed Zones) as motioned by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Vice Mayor Franco, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Vice Mayor
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
B. In the matter of adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for Rezone 2024-01, Planned Development 283 (PD 283), Second and final reading amending the Zoning Map of the City of Turlock, California, attached to Title 9 of the Turlock Municipal Code [Rezone 2024-01 Planned Development 283 - RBK Development] at 337 West Avenue South, Stanislaus County APN 050-003-042 (Werner)
Mayor Bublak opened the items for public comment, and with none, closed public comment.
Action:
Ordinance 1323-CS: Second and final reading amending the Zoning Map of the City of Turlock, California, attached to Title 9 of the Turlock Municipal Code [Rezone 2024-01 Planned Development 283] at 337 West Avenue South, Stanislaus County APN 050-003-042
Resolution 2024-168: Establishing Conditions of Approval for Planned Development 283 at 337 West Avenue South, Stanislaus County APN 050-003-042
As motioned by Vice Mayor Franco, seconded by Councilmember Monez, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Vice Mayor
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Approving an Out of Boundary Service Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Connection Affecting Real Property located at 1000 Mitchell Avenue, Stanislaus County APN 042-021-005 (Werner)
Mayor Bublak opened the items for public comment and the following members of the public spoke:
Mel Loureiro
Milt Trieweiler
Bob Puffer
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With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Action: Resolution 2024-167: Approving an Out of Boundary Service Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Connection Affecting Real Property located at 1000 Mitchell Avenue, Stanislaus County APN 042-021-005 as motioned by Councilmember Abram, seconded by Councilmember Bixel, and carried 3/2 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Vice Mayor
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes No No Yes
B. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Turlock Municipal Code Title 6 (Sanitation and Health), Chapter 6-4 (Sewage Disposal), Article 4 (Fees and Charges) to add Section 6-4-409 "Sewer Service User Rate Updates" (Fisher)
Mayor Bublak opened the items for public comment, and with none, closed public comment.
Action: Ordinance 13XX-CS: Amending Turlock Municipal Code Title 6 (Sanitation and Health), Chapter 6-4 (Sewage Disposal), Article 4 (Fees and Charges) to add Section 6-4-409 "Sewer Service User Rate Updates" as motioned by Vice Mayor Franco, seconded by Councilmember Abram, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Vice Mayor
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
C. Item pulled for future consideration
Mayor Bublak opened the items for public comment, and with none, closed public comment.
10. ACTION ITEMS
A. Determining the project is exempt from CEQA in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15269, and 15359; and accepting improvements for City Project No. 24-046 "Emergency Repair of Farr Street Sanitary Sewer Main (Between Columbia Street and W. Main Street)” and authorizing the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion (Fisher)
Mayor Bublak opened the items for public comment, and with none, closed public comment.
Action: Motion: Determining the project is exempt from CEQA in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15269, and 15359; and accepting improvements for City Project No. 24-046 "Emergency Repair of Farr Street Sanitary Sewer Main (Between Columbia Street and W. Main Street)” and authorizing the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion, as motioned by Councilmember Monez, seconded by Vice Mayor Franco, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember
Abram
Councilmember
Bixel
Vice Mayor
Franco
Councilmember
Monez
Mayor
Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
11. CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES
A. Monthly Department Reports
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12. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND ANNOUCEMENTS
Councilmember Abram thanked the administration staff for the new agenda management system. She mentioned she is excited about the next steps towards website, thanked everyone for the Veterans Day service, and wished staff a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilmember Bixel wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Vice Mayor Franco thanked staff for the Veterans Day service, and thanked all the Veteran’s for their service. She wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, reminded the public of the upcoming Turkey Trot, and Christmas Parade
Councilmember Monez thanked all the Veteran’s for their service, and congratulated the Police Department for their prompt arrest in her District and their hard work and dedication.
Mayor Bublak wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and reminded everyone to be safe.
13. COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
None
14. CLOSED SESSION
A. 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 within the statutorily provided scope of representation.” Agency Designated Representative: Deputy City Manager Sarah Eddy Employee Organization: Turlock City Employees Association Employee Organization: Turlock Firefighters Association-Local 2434 Employee Organization: Turlock Management Association-Public Safety Unrepresented Groups: Turlock Management Employees
B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, Cal. Gov’t Code §54956.9(d)(2)“For the purposes of this section, litigation shall be considered pending when any of the following circumstances exist... A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the local agency on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the local agency.” Potential Case(s): Three (3)
15. REPORTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
None
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bublak adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
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Nichole Fiez, City Clerk