City Council Meeting
Minutes
- CITY OF -
TURLOCK
• INC. 1908
August 25, 2026
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
Actini Motion PAro an of calendar do one by Vice ayor Moner, seconded bre Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Monez Councilmember Mayor Bublak Abram Bixel Phillips
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PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND
BRIEFINGS
A. Presentation: Turlock Partnership Incentive Program Check Presentation: Inspire & Bloom (Economic Development)
Economic Development Manager Sims presented the Turlock Partnership Incentive Program check to Inspire and Bloom LLC.
B. Presentation: Turlock Transit in July
Transit Manager York presented the item.
C. Presentation: Sidewalk Program
Municipal Services Director Fisher presented the item.
D. Proclamation: Honoring Christopher J. Fisher for His Distinguished Service to the City of
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Mayor Bublak presented the proclamation to Director Fisher.
E. Proclamation: Honoring Martin Serrato Upon His Retirement This item has been continued to the next city council meeting on September 8, 2026.
Proclamation: Honoring Police Captain Miguel Pacheco Upon His Retirement Mayor Bublak presented the proclamation to Police Captain Pacheco.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment at 6:25 PM. There were no comments from the public, and Mayor Bublak closed public comment at 6:25 PM.
Action: Motion: by Vice Mayor Monez, seconded by Councilmember Bixel, to adopt the Consent Calendar 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 July 17, 2026 Through July 23, 2026 in the Amount of $2,076,197.06 and the Weekly Demands of July 24, 2026 Through July 30, 2026 in the Amount of $1,177,402.65
Action: Approved Motion: Accepting the Weekly Demands of July 17, 2026 Through July 23, 2026 in the Amount of $2,076,197.06 and the Weekly Demands of July 24, 2026 Through July 30, 2026 in the Amount of $1,177,402.65
B. Accepting the Investment and Cash Report for the Month of July 2026 in the Amount of $327,238,886.66
Action: Approved Motion: Accepting the Investment and Cash Report for the Month of July 2026 in the Amount of $327,238,886.66
C. Accepting the Minutes of the August 11, 2026 City Council Meeting Action: Approved Motion: Accepting the Minutes of the August 11, 2026 City Council Meeting
D. Reaffirming the Dermination Made by the City Manager in Response to the Emergency Created by the Inoperative Freezer Unit at the Animal Control Facility (City Project No. 26-041 "Animal Control Freezer Evaporator and Condenser Replacement") and Finding that the
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Emergency will not Permit a Delay Resulting from a Competitive Solicitation for Bids Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(2) (Engineering) Action: Approved Motion: Reaffirming the determination made by the City Manager in response to the emergency created by the inoperative freezer unit at the Animal Control Facility and finding that the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(2) E. Awarding Bid and Approving an Agreement with A Plus Heating and Air Inc., of Citrus Heights, California in the Amount of $136,000.00 and Authorizing a Construction Contingency Amount of $13,600.00 (10%), for City Project No. 25-047 "HVAC and Roof Replacement at the Sodium Hypochlorite Building" (Engineering)
Action: Approved Motion: Awarding bid and approving an Agreement with A Plus Heating and Air Inc., of Citrus Heights, California in the amount of $136,000.00 and authorizing a construction contingency amount of $13,600.00 (10%), for City Project No. 25-047 "HVAC and Roof Replacement at the Sodium Hypochlorite Building."
Action Approved Resolution No. 2026-107: Determining the award of bid for construction of City Project No. 25-047 "HVAC and Roof Replacement at the Sodium Hypochlorite Building" is exempt from the provisions of CEQA in accordance with Section 15302 (replacement or Reconstruction) of the CEQA guidelines.
F. Awarding Bid and Approving an Agreement with ACS US Inc., of Rancho Cordova, California in the Amount of $71,000.00 and Authorizing a Construction Contingency Amount of $7,100.00 (10%), for City Project No. 24-020 "Fire Station No. 32 Window Replacements" (Engineering)
Action: Approved Motion: Awarding bid and approving an Agreement with ACS US Inc., of Rancho Cordova, California in the amount of $71,000.00 and authorizing a construction contingency amount of $7,100.00 (10%), for City Project No. 24-020 "Fire Station No. 32 Window Replacements.
Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-108: Determining the award of bid for construction of City Project No. 24-020 "Fire Station No. 32 Window Replacements" is exempt from the provisions of CEQA in accordance with Section 15302 of the CEQA guidelines.
G. Accepting the Improvements and Authorizing the City Engineer to File a Notice of Completion for "Crowell" Subdivision, Project No. 22-028 (Engineering) Action: Approved Motion: Accepting the improvements and authorizing the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion for "Crowell" Subdivision, Project No. 22-028 H. Approving Agreement 2026-0172 with Golden Bell Products, Inc. for Sewer Roach Control Applications inSanitary Sewer Manholes for a Total not to Exceed Amount of $250,000 (Utilities)
Action: Approved Motion: Approving Agreement 2026-0172 with Golden Bell Products, Inc. for sewer roach control applications in sanitary sewer manholes for a one (1) year term with
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the option to extend for four (4) additional one (1) year terms with a total not to exceed of $250,000
7. FINAL READINGS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Authorizing Submittal of PLA Plan Amendment for 2020 Allocation Year (Housing) This item was presented by Finance Director Moreno.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment at 6:28 PM. There were no comments from the public, and Mayor Bublak closed public comment at 6:29 PM.
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 Resolution No. 2026-109: Authorizing the submittal of the application to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) amending the 5-year plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program for the 2020 allocation year and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all related and necessary documents.
General Plan Amendment 2026-01, Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment 2026-01& Rezone 2026-01 (Housing Element): Council to consider rescinding and replacing Resolution 2026-106 and Adoption of the 2023-2031 Housing Element, Amendments to the Land Use and Economic Development Element of the General Plan to Incorporate the Commercial Residential Mixed-Use Designation (CRMU), and Changes to the General Plan Designation of Multiple Properties to CRMU as Well as Second Reading of the Ordinance for Adoption of the Addition of Article 6 to Chapter 9-3 of the Municipal Code to Establish Standards for the CRMU District, amending TMC 9-3-202 and Rezoning of Multiple Properties to CRMU (Development Services)
This item was presented by Planning Manager Quintero.
Mayor Bublak opened public comment at 6:29 PM and the following members of the public spoke:
Milt Trieweiler
Rob Bridegroom
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment at 6:32 PM.
Motioned by Vice Mayor Monez, seconded by Councilmember Phillips and carried 5/0 by the
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following vote:
Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor Monez Councilmember Mayor Bublak Abram Bixel Phillips
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Action: Approved Resolution No. 2026-110: In the matter of rescinding and replacing Resolution 2026-106 and adopting General Plan Amendment 2026-01 (2023-2031 Housing Element and Commercial-Residential Mixed-Use District)
Action: Approved Ordinance No. 1351-CS: In the matter of amending Title 9 (Zoning) of the Turlock Municipal Code adding Article 6 (Commercial-Residential Mixed-Use Zones) including Section 9-6-110 (Streamlined Ministerial Approval for Qualifying Housing Development Projects in Commercial- Residential Mixed-Use Zones), and amending Turlock Municipal Code 9-3-202 to implement the General Plan Housing Element
Action: Approved Ordinance No. 1352-CS: In the matter of amending the Zoning map of the City of Turlock, attached to Title 9 of the Turlock Municipal Code (Rezone 2026-01)
9. ACTION ITEMS
A. Accepting the Economic Development Strategic Implementation Plan (2026 - 2029) (Economic Development)
Economic Development Manager Sims presented the item.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment at 6:40 PM. There were no comments from the public, and Mayor Bublak closed public comment at 6:40 PM.
Motioned by Councilmember Abram, 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: Accepting the Economic Development Strategic Implementation Plan (2026 - 2029)
B. Approving an Agreement with St Francis Electric, for Traffic Signal and Streetlight Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services for a Five (5) Year Term for an Amount not to Exceed $2,500,000 (WQC)
Municipal Services Director Fisher presented the item.
Mayor Bublak opened the item for public comment at 6:47 PM. There were no comments from the public, and Mayor Bublak closed public comment at 6:48 PM.
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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 Motion: Approving a Professional Services Agreement with St Francis Electric for Traffic Signal and Streetlight Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services for a five (5) year term, for a total amount not to exceed $2,500,000.
10. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mayor Bublak opened public comment at 6:48 PM and the following members of the public spoke:
Maddy S
Hailey Cooper
Audrey Nelson
Millie Clausen
Melissa Lopez
Ramon Rodriguez
Candice Bills
Amora Maldonado
Shawn Sheridan
Milt Trieweiler
Name not given
With no further comments, Mayor Bublak closed public comment at 7:09 PM.
11. CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES
City Manager Murphy stated that Director Fisher had been a pleasure to work with and had accomplished significant achievements within the Municipal Services Department. He wished Director Fisher success in his future endeavors. City Manager Murphy also shared positive remarks about his experience working with the Turlock Police Department's dispatch team. In closing, he reflected on a recent personal experience during which several City of Turlock maintenance employees provided immediate assistance, and he expressed his appreciation for the dedication and professionalism of the City's team members.
12. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE ITEMS Councilmember Abram welcomed the Melon Festival participants and expressed appreciation for their attendance and participation in the meeting.
Councilmember Bixel commended Director Fisher for his dedicated service and contributions as Director of Municipal Services and extended best wishes for his future endeavors.
Vice Mayor Monez thanked the Melon Festival participants for attending the meeting and encouraged their continued engagement in future City events. She also recognized Director Fisher for his service to the City and wished him success in his future endeavors. Additionally, Vice Mayor
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Monez expressed her appreciation to Fire Chief Serpa for his leadership and extensive coordination of fire crews during the recent fire incidents.
Councilmember Phillips thanked the Melon Festival participants for their attendance and participation and extended her appreciation to Director Fisher for his service to the City.
Mayor Bublak echoed the Council's appreciation for Director Fisher's contributions, congratulated Captain Pacheco on his retirement, and expressed gratitude for the participation and remarks shared by the Melon Festival youth participants.
13. CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Fiez opened the item for public comment at 7:16 PM and with none, closed public comment at 7:16 PM.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)
One Case
B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
One Case: People of the State of California vs City of Turlock (Case No. CV-26-007151)
14. REPORTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
None
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bublak adjourned the meeting at 7:28 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Christina Cabada, Deputy City Clerk