City Council Meeting Minutes
April 8, 2025
6:00 p.m. CITY OF
FURLOCK
City of Turlock Yosemite Room - INC. 1908
156 S. Broadway, Turlock, California
1. PUBLIC RECEIPTION FOR RETIREMENT OF REAGAN M. WILSON
2. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bublak called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
3. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
4. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS
Present: Councilmembers Cassandra Abram, Kevin Bixel, Erika Phillips, Vice Mayor Rebecka Monez, and Mayor Amy Bublak
Absent: None
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Councilmember Mayor Abram Bixel Monez Phillips Bublak
None None None None None
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED OR AMENDED
Motion: Approval of Agenda as posted, motioned by Vice Mayor Monez, seconded by Councilmember Bixel and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Councilmember Mayor Abram Bixel Monez Philips BublakR
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
6. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS,
PRESENTATIONS, AND BRIEFINGS
A. Presentation: Turlock Police Department Animal Services - Adoptable Pets Animal Services Supervisor Walthrop brought Bo Peep, a one year old dog, to showcase for adoption.
B. Proclamation: Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week April 13-19, 2025 Police Chief Hedden presented the proclamation to Animal Services. Supervisor Walthrop accepted on behalf of Animal Services.
C. Proclamation: National Telecommunicators Week April 13-19, 2025 Police Chief Hedden read the Proclamation for the National Telecommunicators Week and expressed appreciation for the team.
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D. Presentation: Organized Retail Theft Efforts
Detective Nathan Urban provided a PowerPoint presentation on the overview of the Organized Retail Theft operation. Chris, a loss prevention supervisor from a local business, commended the program. Chief Hedden thanked Detective Urban and the team for their work and also thanked the Council for their support.
E. Proclamation: Reagan M. Wilson Retirement
Mayor Bublak presented a proclamation in honor of Reagan M. Wilson's retirement from the City of Turlock.
7. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mayor Bublak opened the item to public comment and the following members of the public spoke:
Howard Carmen
Harpreet Singh
Milt Trieweiler
No name provided
Bob Puffer
John Gabelon
No name provided
Steve McMillian
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Motion: Accepting the Weekly demands of March 14, 2025 through March 20, 2025 in the amount of $2,550,553.52, March 21, 2025 through March 27, 2025 in the amount of $3,335,668.17, and Payroll EFT January 1, 2025 through January 31, 2025 in the amount of $112,284.12
B. Motion: Accepting the Minutes of the March 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting C. Motion: Waiving Reading of All Ordinances on the Agenda, Except by Title D. Resolution 2025-058: Accepting the 2024 Annual Fire Inspections for the City of Turlock to determine compliance performed by Turlock Fire Department as required by California Code of Regulations Title 19 13146.4 (a), Sections 13146.2 and 13146 (Bickle) E. Resolution 2025-059: 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 DV Electric Co of San Jose, California in the amount of $70,000.00, and authorizing a construction contingency amount of $7,000.00 (10.0%) for the construction of City Project No. 24-033 "Transit Center EV Chargers" to be funded by Fund 426 "Transit" (Morris)
F. Item Pulled for Separate Consideration
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G. Resolution 2025-060: Approving Contract Change Order No. 2 (Final) with D.A. Wood Construction, Inc. for City Project No. 23-030 "RWQCF In-Plant Waste Line Repair" in the amount of $87,485.89, bringing the contract total to $1,156,218.08, to be funded by Fund 410 "Water Quality Control," and accepting improvements for City Project No. 23-030 and authorizing the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion (Morris) H. Resolution 2025-061: 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, 2025 through June 30, 2026 (Dhami)
1. Resolution 2025-062: Approving a Master Agreement with TRC Engineers, Inc. (Lathrop, California office) for Construction Management and Inspection Services for Roads Program Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects (City Contract No. 2025-173) (Pezeshk) Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Monez, seconded by Councilmember Abram, to adopt the Consent Calendar, as amended by pulling item 8F for separate consideration, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Councilmember Mayor Abram Bixel Monez Phillips Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
8F. Approving Amendment No. 2 to City Contract 2023-57 with St. Francis Electric, LLC for Traffic Signal Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services to maintain the total not-to- exceed amount of $1,250,000 over the term of the Agreement but eliminate the annual not- to-exceed amount of $500,000 (Huff)
Municipal Services Director Fisher spoke on the item.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and the following member of the public spoke:
Milt Trieweiler
Howard Carmen
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Director Fisher responded to questions from members of the public.
Action: Resolution 2025-063: Approving Amendment No. 2 to City Contract 2023-57 with St.
Francis Electric, LLC for Traffic Signal Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services to maintain the total not-to-exceed amount of $1,250,000 over the term of the Agreement but eliminate the annual not-to-exceed amount of $500,000, as motioned by Vice Mayor Monez, seconded by Councilmember Abram, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Councilmember Mayor Abram Bixel Monez Phillips Bublak
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
9. FINAL READINGS
None
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
11. ACTION ITEMS
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Corey Mai from We Care spoke.
Name not provided spoke on behalf of We Care.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment and the following members of the public spoke:
Howard Carmen
Greg Bava
Milt Trieweiler
Name not provided
Mary Borba
Brett Forray
Merna Wax
Antonio Borba
Name not provided
Jeff Woods
Ron Bridegroom
Name not provided
Vito Chiesa
Name not provided
Mary Jackson
Leon Siggers
Bobby Loveday
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Action: Resolution 2025-XXX: Approving the Issuance of A Letter of Support and a Financial Contribution of $1 for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Grant Application Submitted by We Care Program, as motioned by Vice Mayor Monez, seconded by Councilmember Abram, and failed 3/2 by the following vote:
Councilmember / Councilmember Vice Mayor | Councilmember Mayor Abram Bixel Monez Phillips Bublak
Yes Yes No No No
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12. CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES
City Manager Reagan M. Wilson stated that he was humbled tonight by all the comments today.
He devoted 48 years to public service and is going to devote more time to his wife. City Manager Wilson stated he is grateful for all the support this council has provided and their support helped him to his job better. Also, the council works hard and he appreciates what they do and how much they care about the community. City Manager Wilson stated that he will miss everyone as tonight was his last council meeting before retiring.
13. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND ANNOUCEMENTS
Councilmember Abram said thank you to City Manager Reagan Wilson and his family, and wish him the best in retirement. She also said thank you to the City Clerk, the Mayor, and the Deputy City Manger for meeting with some young people today, inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Councilmember Bixel said thank you to the City Manager, as he was always willing to listen and wished him nothing but the best.
Vice Mayor Monez said thank you to City Manager Wilson.
Councilmember Phillips stated that even in the short amount of time that she's had working with City Manager Wilson, it was nice working with him and wished him the best in retirement.
Vlayor Bublak recognized the upcoming National Arbor Day on April 16, 2025 at the Fou Seasons Park, and that there was a Chaplin fun run last Saturday that is growing every year.
Mayor Bublak thanked City Manager Wilson and stated she appreciated that he was always there when needed.
14. COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
None
15. CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk, Nichole Fiez, announced the Closed Session items.
A. Public Employee Appointment, Cal. Gov't Code §54957(b)(1) "Subject to paragraph (2), this chapter shall not be construed to prevent the legislative body of a local agency from holding closed sessions during a regular or special meeting to consider the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee or to hear complaints or charges brought against the employee by another person or employee unless the employee requests a public session." Title: Interim City Manager
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): Two (2)
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C. 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: City Manager, Reagan M. Wilson Employee Organization: Turlock Management Association-Public Safety Employee Organization: Turlock Associated Police Officers
16. REPORTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Petrulakis announced the report from closed session by a 5/0 unanimous vote, the Council voted to appoint Sue Borrego as the Interim City Manager for the City of Turlock.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bublak adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Kelly Renteria, , Deputy City Clerk