City Council Meeting
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Minutes
- CITY OF -
April 28, 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
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED OR AMENDED
Action: Approved 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. Proclamation: Michael Hacksen Retirement
Mayor Bublak read the proclamation of Michael Harksen's retirement. Deputy Chief Harcksen accepted the proclamation. Chief Jelinek spoke words of appreciation to Harksen.
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mayor Bublak opened public comment and the following members of the public spoke:
Glenda Hoxie
Jeff
Ramone
Milt Trieweiler
Vilma Boccinegra
Justin Farkas
Jackelyn Valenzuela
Mary Jackson
Mike Barco
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With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment. There were no comments from the public, and Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Action: Motion: by Vice Mayor Monez, seconded by Councilmember Abram, to adopt the amended Consent Calendar by pulling item 8N 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 April 3, 2026 through April 16, 2026 in the amount of $6,387,077.87 and Payroll EFT December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 in the amount of $2,570,571.75.
Action: Approved Motion: Accepting the Weekly demands of April 3, 2026 through April 16, 2026 in the amount of $6,387,077.87 and Payroll EFT December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 in the amount of $2,570,571.75
B. Accepting the Investment and Cash Report for the Month of March 2026 in the Amount of $329,352,114.44.
Action: Approved Motion: Accepting the Investment and Cash Report for the Month of March 2026 in the Amount of $329,352,114.44
C. Accepting the Minutes of the April 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Action: Approved Motion: Accepting the Minutes of the April 14, 2026 City Council Meeting D. Accepting improvements for City Project No. 25-017 "Speed Lumps at Berkeley Roundabouts" and authorizing the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion (Engineering) Action: Approved Motion: Accepting improvements for City Project No. 25-017 "Speed Lumps at Berkeley Roundabouts" and authorizing the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion
E. Accepting improvements for City Project No. 25-041 "City Utility Trench Repair 2025" 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. 25-041 "City Utility Trench Repair 2025" and authorizing the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion F. Approving an Agreement with ADARide.com LLC for ADA paratransit eligibility services for a five year term in an amount not-to-exceed $111,845.40 (Transit) Action: Approved Motion: Approving an Agreement with ADARide.com LLC (City Contract No. 2027-007) for ADA paratransit eligibility services for a five year term in an amount not-to- exceed $111,845.40
G. Approving task orders with Siegfried Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for the City of Turlock's Roads Initiative Program to be funded by Fund 115 "Measure A - Roads" and authorizing staff to proceed with advertising for construction upon completion of bid documents (Roads Program)
Action: Approved Motion: Approving Amendment No. 6 for Task Order No. 6 under the terms of the Master Agreement (City Contract No. 2023-111) with Siegfried Engineering, Inc. (Stockton, California office) for Engineering Design Services for the City of Turlock's Roads Initiative Program in the amount of $308,908.82 to be funded by Fund 115 "Measure A - Roads" under City Project No. 26-019 "Siegfried Task Order No. 6 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. 7 for Task Order No. 7 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 $722,045.45 to be funded by Fund 115 "Measure A - Roads" under City Project No. 26-020 "Siegfried Task Order No. 7 for Roads Program CIP Projects," and authorizing staff to proceed with advertising for construction of said City Project upon completion of bid documents
H. Approving submission of Low Carbon Transit Operations Program FY 2025-26 Cycle A allocation request for a Regional Free Fares Project ($139,304) and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary (Transit)
Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-038: Approving the submission of an allocation request under the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP), as well as execution of the Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent form for the following project: Free Fares Project ($139,304)
1. Approving task orders with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group for Engineering Design Services for the City of Turlock's Roads Initiative Program to be funded by Fund 115 "Measure A - Roads" and authorizing staff to proceed with advertising for construction upon completion of bid documents (Roads Program)
Action: Approved Motion: Approving Amendment No. 7 for Task Order No. 7 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
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of $422,387.49 to be funded by Fund 115 "Measure A - Roads" under City Project No. 26-015 "Provost & Pritchard Task Order No. 7 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. 8 for Task Order No. 8 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 $707,220.78 to be funded by Fund 115 "Measure A - Roads" under City Project No. 26-016 "Provost & Pritchard Task Order No. 8 for Roads Program CIP Projects," and authorizing staff to proceed with advertising for construction of said City Project upon completion of bid documents
J. Approving a Service Provider Agreement with PrecisionWorks LLC dba Precision Concrete Cutting for sidewalk trip hazard removal services, for a five year term ending April 14, 2031, in an amount not to exceed $450,000 (Engineering)
Action: Approved Motion: Approving a Service Provider Agreement with PrecisionWorks LLC dba Precision Concrete Cutting for sidewalk trip hazard removal services, utilizing The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Purchasing Program, for a five (5) year term ending April 14, 2031, in an amount not to exceed $450,000, in accordance with Turlock Municipal Code Section 2-7-08(b)(5) allowing the use of joint, cooperative, or leveraged purchasing plans and not requiring an additional City bid procedure K. Approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-190 with EKI Environment and Water, Inc. for the Downtown PCE Remediation Project for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,943,000 (Regulatory Affairs)
Action: Approved Motion: Approve the First Amendment to the Design Professional Services Agreement No. 2025-190 with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. for the Downtown PCE Remediation Project (Project No. 2024-03) for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,943,000 (Regulatory Affairs)
L. Approving Amendment No. 20 to City Contract No. 2024-111 with NV5, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Roads Program for Bid Package 1 for City Project No. 25-024 in the Amount of $53,249.90 (Roads Program) Action: Approved Motion: Approving Amendment No. 20 for Task Order No. 10 under the terms of the Master Agreement (City Contract No. 2024-111) with NV5, Inc. (Fresno, California office) for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the City of Turlock's Roads Initiative Program in the amount of $53,249.90 to be funded by Fund 115 "Measure A - Roads" for Bid Package 1 for City Project No. 25-024 as "NV5 CM Task Order No. 10 for City Project No. 25-024, Bid Package 1"
M. Approving the Tentative Agreement updating the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Turlock ("City") and Turlock Management Association - Public Safety (TAPS") covering the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, and Related Budget Appropriations (Human Relations)
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Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-039: Approving the Tentative Agreement updating the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU") between the City of Turlock (City") and Turlock Management Association - Public Safety ("TMAPS") covering the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, and appropriating $10,811 to Fund 110 (General Fund) and $2,595 to Fund 118 (Measure A-General) for salary and related benefits.
N. Approval of a Resolution to Employ a CaPERS Annuitant (Acting Fire Division Chief) Pursuant to CaPERS Requirements (Human Relations)
Item was pulled for separate consideration.
Mayor Bublak opened public comment and the following members of the public spoke:
Milt Trieweiler
Ron Bridegroom
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Motioned by Vice Mayor Monez, seconded by Councilmember Abram, to adopt the item 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. 2026-040: Approval to Employ a CaPERS Annuitant (Acting Fire Division Chief) Pursuant to CaPERS Requirements.
9. FINAL READINGS
None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
11. ACTION ITEMS
A. Accepting the City of Turlock Strategic Communications Plan (Economic Development) Economic Development Director Sims introduced the consultant for the Strategic Communications Plan, Kim Newcomer, CEO of Slate Communications.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment. There were no comments from the public, and Mayor Bublak closed public comment.
Motioned by Vice Mayor Monez, seconded by Councilmember Abram, and carried 5/0 by the following vote:
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Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Monez Councilmember Mayor Bublak Abram Bixel Phillips
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-041: Accepting the City of Turlock Strategic Communications Plan that was completed by Slate Communications
12. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE ITEMS expressed their appreciation for her service.
Acting City Manager Moreno provided an update on the City's current status regarding the recent letter from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
13. CLOSED SESSION
Deputy City Clerk Cabada read the closed sessions items out loud.
A. Public Employee Appointment, Cal. Gov't Code §54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager (Discussion Only)
14. REPORTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
None
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bublak adjourned the meeting at 7:13 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Christina Cabada, Deputy City Clerk