City Council Meeting
Minutes
- CITY OF
April 14, 2026 TURLOCK
- INC. 1908
6:00 PM
City of Turlock Yosemite Room
156 S. Broadway, Turlock, California
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bublak called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
3. 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 Monez Councilmember Mayor Bublak Abram Bixel Phillips
None None None None None
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED OR AMENDED
Motion: Approval of Agenda as Posted, motioned by Vice Mayor Monez, seconded by Councilmember Abram and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Monez Councilmember Mayor Bublak Abram Bixel Phillips
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS,
PRESENTATIONS, AND BRIEFINGS
A. Turlock Police Department Animal Services - Adoptable Pets Animal Services Supervisor Katherine Walthrop introduced an adoptable dog.
B. Proclamation: Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week (Police) Chief Hedden and Mayor Bublak presented the proclamation to Animal Services.
C. Presentation: Turlock Partnership Incentive Program Check Presentation: Kabob Place (Economic Development)
Economic Development Director Sims and Mayor Bublak presented the check to the owners of Kabob Place.
D. Proclamation: National Volunteer Recognition Week: April 19-25, 2026 (Human Relations) Proclamation was presented by Mayor Bublak and Chief Hedden to the volunteers of the City of Turlock.
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E. Proclamation: National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (Police) Police Chief Hedden read the proclamation for the National Telecommunicators Week. Police Support Operations Manager Amanda Fortado accepted on their behalf.
F. Proclamation: Arbor Day (Recreation)
Municipal Services Assistant Director Packwood presented the proclamation of Arbor Day 2026.
G. Proclamation: Honoring City Attorney George A. Petrulakis for Outstanding Service to the City (Mayor)
Mayor Bublak presented a proclamation in honor of City Attorney George A. Petrulakis for his outstanding service to the City of Turlock.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mayor Bublak opened public comment and the following members of the public spoke:
Vito Chiesa
Karina Mendoza
Milt Trieweiler
Brian Arakelian
Aman Sachdeva
Rodney
Arthur Godwin
Marcus Betts
Kelley Coelho
Michael Scott
Leslie
John Gabelon
Mike Barco
Ron Bridegroom
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES
A. Monthly Department Reports
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bublak opened public comment and the following member of the public spoke:
Milt Trieweiler
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
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Action: Motion: by Vice Mayor Monez, seconded by Councilmember Abram, to adopt the Consent Calendar as amended by pulling items 8F and 8G 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
A. Accepting the Weekly demands of March 6, 2026 through March 12, 2026 in the amount of $1,117.838.76, March 13, 2026 through March 19, 2026 in the amount of $4,253,642.28, March 20, 2026 through March 26, 2026 in the amount of $1,718,644.69, March 27,2026 through April 2, 2026 in the amount of $4,613,527.60 and AP EFT January 1, 2026 through January 31, 2026 in the amount of $167,710.49.
Action: Approved Motion: Accepting the Weekly demands of March 6, 2026 through March 12, 2026 in the amount of $1,117.838.76, March 13, 2026 through March 19, 2026 in the amount of $4,253,642.28, March 20, 2026 through March 26, 2026 in the amount of $1,718,644.69, March 27,2026 through April 2, 2026 in the amount of $4,613,527.60 and AP EFT January 1, 2026 through January 31, 2026 in the amount of $167,710.49 B. Accepting the Minutes of the March 24, 2026 City Council Meeting Action: Approved Motion: Accepting the Minutes of the March 24, 2026 City Council Meeting
C. 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, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (Human Relations) Action: Approved Resolution 2026-036: 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, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
D. Declaring the Intention to Order Annexation No. 41 for the property located at 1143 9th Street, (Stanislaus County Assessor's Parcel 043-011-016), to existing Community Facilities District No. 2 (Services Mitigation) (Development Services)
Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-032: Declaring the Intention to Order Annexation No. 41 for the property located at 1143 9th Street, (Stanislaus County Assessor's Parcel 043- 011-016), to existing Community Facilities District No. 2 (Services Mitigation) E. Accepting improvements for City Project No. 24-010 "Fire Station No. 31 SCBA Compressor" and authorizing the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion (Engineering)
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Action: Approved Motion: Accepting improvements for City Project No. 24-010 "Fire Station No. 31 SCBA Compressor" and authorizing the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion.
Rescinding Resolution No. 2025-083 and Adopting a New Resolution Designating the Authorized Signatures for the City of Turlock Bank Accounts with WestAmerica Bank (Finance)
This item was pulled for separate consideration.
G. Approving Amendment No. 4 to an Agreement between the City of Turlock and ABS Direct, Inc. for Laser Printer and Mailing Services of Utility Billing, Utility Delinquent Notices, and Business License Renewals, to Change the Current Total Compensation Amount from $880,000 to $1,013,200 for the Duration of the Contract (Finance) This item was pulled for separate consideration.
H. Adopting the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program Policies and Procedures Manual for the Housing Division (Housing) Action: Approved Motion: Adopting the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program Policies and Procedures Manual for the Housing Program Services Division.
I. Awarding Bid and Approving an Agreement with Ace-High Engineering for City Project No. 25- 063 "Geer Road Water Valves Replacement" in the Amount of $295,746.00 (Engineering) Action: Approved Motion: Awarding bid and approving an Agreement with Ace-High Engineering, of Brentwood, California, in the amount of $295,746.00 and authorizing a construction contingency amount of $29,574.00 (10.0%) for the construction of City Project No. 25-063 "Geer Road Water Valves Replacement" to be funded by Fund 420 "Water Enterprise"
Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-033: Determining the award of bid for the construction of City Project No. 25-063 "Geer Road Water Valves Replacement" is exempt from the provisions of CEQA in accordance with Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the CEQA Guidelines
Approving Amendment No. 6 to City Contract No. 2023-110 with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group for Engineering Design Services for the Roads Program in the amount of $823,532.14 (Roads Program)
Action: Approved Motion: Approving Amendment No. 6 for Task Order No. 6 under the terms of the Master Agreement (City Contract No. 2023-110) with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc. dba Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group (Clovis, California office) for Engineering Design Services for the City of Turlock's Roads Initiative Program in the amount of $823,532.14 to be funded by Fund 115 "Measure A - Roads" under City Project No. 26-014 "Provost & Pritchard Task Order No. 6 for Roads Program CIP Projects," and authorizing staff to proceed with advertising for construction of said City Project upon
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completion of bid documents
K. Approving Amendments to City Contract No. 2023-111 with Siegfried Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for the Roads Program for City Project Nos. 26-017 and 26-018 (Roads Program)
Action: Approved Motion: Approving Amendment No. 4 for Task Order No. 4 under the terms of the Master Agreement (City Contract No. 2023-111) with Siegfried Engineering, Inc. (Stockton, California office) for Engineering Design Services for the City of Turlock's Roads Initiative Program in the amount of $369,478.02 to be funded by Fund 115 "Measure A - Roads" under City Project No. 26-017 "Siegfried Task Order No. 4 for Roads Program CIP Projects," and authorizing staff to proceed with advertising for construction of said City Project upon completion of bid documents
Action: Approved Motion: Approving Amendment No. 5 for Task Order No. 5 under the terms of the Master Agreement (City Contract No. 2023-111) with Siegfried Engineering, Inc. (Stockton, California office) for Engineering Design Services for the City of Turlock's Roads Initiative Program in the amount of $875, 117.21 to be funded by Fund 115 "Measure A - Roads" under City Project No. 26-018 "Siegfried Task Order No. 5 for Roads Program CIP Projects," and authorizing staff to proceed with advertising for construction of said City Project upon completion of bid documents
8F. Rescinding Resolution No. 2025-083 and Adopting a New Resolution Designating the Authorized Signatures for the City of Turlock Bank Accounts with WestAmerica Bank (Finance) Mayor Bublak opened public comment and the following member of the public spoke:
Milt Trieweiler
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
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
Action: Approved Resolution 2026-037: Rescinding Resolution 2025-083 and adopting a new resolution designating the authorized signatures for the City of Turlock bank accounts with Westamerica Bank
8G. Approving Amendment No. 4 to an Agreement between the City of Turlock and ABS Direct, Inc. for Laser Printer and Mailing Services of Utility Billing, Utility Delinquent Notices, and Business License Renewals, to Change the Current Total Compensation Amount from $880,000 to $1,013,200 for the Duration of the Contract (Finance)
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Mayor Bublak opened public comment and the following member of the public spoke:
Milt Trieweiler
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Motioned by Vice Mayor Monez, seconded by Councilmember Abram, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Monez Councilmember Mayor Bublak Abram Bixel Phillips
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Action: Approved Motion: Approving Amendment No. 4 to an Agreement between the City of Turlock and ABS Direct, Inc. for laser printer and mailing services of utility billing, utility delinquent notices, and business license renewals, to change the current total compensation amount from $880,000 to $1,013,200 for the duration of the contract.
9. FINAL READINGS
None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Approving and Authorizing the Submission of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan to HUD (Housing)
The item was presented by Housing Manager Figueroa.
Mayor Bublak opened public comment and the following members of the public spoke:
John Gabelon
Rob Bridegroom
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Motioned by Vice Mayor Monez, seconded by Councilmember Bixel and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Monez Councilmember Mayor Bublak Abram Bixel Phillips
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Action: Approved Resolution 2026-034: Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program
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(HOME), authorizing the submission of the Annual Action Plan to HUD and authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee to execute all related and necessary documents
11. ACTION ITEMS
A. Direction on Remaining ARPA Funds for Business Development (Economic Development) Economic Director Sims presented the item.
Mayor Bublak opened public comment and the following member of the public spoke:
Ron Bridegroom
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Amended motioned by Mayor Bublak, seconded by Vice Mayor Monez and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Monez Councilmember Mayor Bublak Abram Bixel Phillips
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Action: Approved Motion: Direct the remaining $150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to Animal Services
B. Adopting a Resolution Declaring the City Council's Intention to Consider Adoption of a Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance After Review and Recommendation by the Planning Commission (City Attorney)
City Attorney George A. Petrulakis presented the item.
Motioned by Vice Mayor Monez, seconded by Councilmember Bixel and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Monez Councilmember Mayor Bublak Abram Bixel Phillips
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-035: Declaring the City Council's Intention to Consider Adoption of a Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance After Review and Recommendation by the Planning Commission
12. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE ITEMS
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Councilmember Abram announced that LOVE Turlock will be held on April 25, 2026.
Councilmember Bixel expressed appreciation to Police Services staff and thanked George Petrulakis for his service.
Vice Mayor Monez thanked the Police Department and George Petrulakis for his service. She also thanked Supervisor Chiesa for attending the meeting and recognized Turlock Fire and Police for their participation in the Turlock PAL flag football tournament.
Councilmember Phillips responded to a public comment, noted that she recently toured the Turlock Fire Department, and extended her best wishes to George Petrulakis.
Mayor Bublak announced that QUAKE fire helmet training will begin soon and expressed appreciation to public safety personnel for their service.
13. CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Fiez read the closed sessions items out loud.
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: Interim City Manager, Gary Hampton Employee Organization: Turlock Management Association-Public Safety 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): One (1)
14. REPORTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
None
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bublak adjourned the meeting at 8:01 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Kelly Renteria, Deputy City Clerk