MINUTES  CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF CERES, CALIFORNIA (via ZOOM and in-person)  City Council Chambers, 2701 Fourth Street Monday, October 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.  Mailing Address: Ceres City Hall, 2220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA 95307-3292  Phone: (209)538-5700 CALL TO ORDER  Fax: (209)538-5780  Mayor Lopez called the October 14, 2024 meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  ROLL CALL - Present:  Mayor: Vice Mayor:  Javier Lopez Bret Silveira (District 3) Martinez (District 4) District2 2 Vierra Present  Councimembers: James Casey (District 1); Rosalinda L. Vierra (District 2); Daniel A.  District 1 Casey Present INVOCATION  District4 Martinez Present  District 3 Silveira Present  Councimember Councilmember Councimember Vice Mayor Mayor Lopez  Present  Invocation by Tim Giannosa, Big Valley Grace Community Church.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lopez.  PRESENTATIONS  A.  Respiratory Care Week Proclamation  The following individuals accepted the proclamation:  Raj Sandhu, Respiratory Care Services Manager at Emanuel Medical Lori Auw, cardiopuimonary Services Manager, Memorial Medical Center Justin Camara, Respiratory Services Manager, Doctors Medical Center  Center    MINUTES October 14, 2024 Page 2  Regular City Council Meeting  CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS to the Council on matters not included on the agenda  (five minutes)  Dave Pratt spoke regarding gravel, soil, and standing water at Neel Park.  Amin Vohra spoke regarding the ribbon cutting of Tuscany Village on October 21st at Hardeep Gil spoke regarding the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ceres Grub Hub on City Clerk, Fallon Martin, read an email into the record from Gin Turnbow regarding a  10:00 a.m.  October 22nd at 10:00 a.m.  political flyer sent out by Mayor Javier Lopez. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDSICOMMISSIONS B. Planning Commission Appointment  Community Development Director, Lea Simvoulakis, presented the item. Mayor Lopez made a recommendation to the City Council to appoint Dorie Perez Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public Dorie Perez spoke regarding her desire to be involved and thanked the Council for Ruldip (RJ) Jammu spoke regarding being on the Planning Commission once  and Ruldip (RJ) Jammu to the Planning Commission.  spoke.  their consideration.  again.  Mayor Lopez closed public comment.  Council and staff discussion included the number of applicants.  Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by  Councilmember Vierra, approving the appointment of Dorie Perez and Ruldip (RJ) Jammu to the Ceres Planning Commission. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the following roll call  vote: Vierra Yes  Councilmember Councilmember Councimember Vice Mayor  Casey Yes  Martinez Yes  Silveira Yes  Mayor Lopez Yes    MINUTES October 14, 2024 Page 3  Regular City Council Meeting  CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION  None  CONSENT CALENDAR  1.  Clerks Report of Posting. The agenda oft the October 14, 2024 City Council Meeting  was Posted on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. (City Clerk)  2. Waive Readings. All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions are Waived. (Waive readings in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been Approval of Minutes for the September 23, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting. Register if Audited Demand(s) Dated September 18, 20241 through October 2, 2024.  read by title). (City Clerk)  3. 4. 5.  (City Clerk) (Esenwein)  General Correspondence - Information Only  a. Redevelopment & Economic Development Report for July - August 2024 Resolution No. 2024-137, Accepting the Annual Fire Inspection Report for 2023.  (Aguirre)  6. 7. 8.  (Bickle)  Removed for separate consideration. Removed for separate consideration.  Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor  Silveira, approving items 1-6. Motion carried 5/0/0/0 by the  following roll call vote:  Councimember Councilmember Councimember Vice Mayor  Casey Yes  Vierra Yes  Martinez Yes  Silveira Yes  Mayor Lopez Yes  CONSIDERATION OF ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Item 7: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Vierra  Resolution No. 2024-138, Approving the Downtown Revitalization Project (New  Project String) and Approving a Budget Amendment. (Beltran)    MINUTES October 14, 2024 Page 4  Regular City Council Meeting  Councilmember Vierra spoke regarding the involvement of downtown with this Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public Brandy Meyer spoke regarding involvement of downtown business owners with improvements, how the improvements impact businesses, and intended use of John Warren spoke regarding the use of Measure L funds, projected cost for the Dave Pratt spoke regarding the cost of the project, fee increases, Mitchell Road  project. spoke.  Measure L funds.  project, including construction.  and Service Road interchange, ACE train, and a budget deficit.  Mayor Lopez closed public comment.  Council and staff discussion included cost of the construction, funding for construction, Measure L funding, phasing the project, the streets included in the project, public input for projects, how projects are prioritized, and how the project  was chosen.  Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor  Silveira, approving item 7. Motion carried 4/1/0/0 byt the following  roll call vote: Vierra Yes  Councimember Councimember Councilmember Vice Mayor  Casey No  Martinez Yes  Silveira Yes  Mayor Lopez Yes  Item 8: Removed for separate consideration by Councilmember Casey  Resolution No. 2024-139, Approving the Purchase of One Wastewater Division Ford F350 with Dump Bed Attachment and One Public Works F650 Auto Crane Councilmember Casey spoke regarding price comparison with other Ford Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Lopez closed Council and staff discussion included the price guarantee the vehicle comes with.  Chassis Fleet Replacement from Rush Truck Centers. (Royal)  dealerships. public comment.    MINUTES October 14, 2024 Page 5  Regular City Council Meeting  Action: Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor  Silveira, approving item 8. Motion carried 4/1/0/0 byt thet following  roll call vote: Vierra Yes  Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Vice Mayor  Casey No  Martinez Yes  Silveira Yes  Mayor Lopez Yes  UNFINISHED BUSINESS  None  PUBLIC HEARING None  NEW BUSINESS 9.  Resolution No. 2024-140, Authorizing the City Manager's Request to Unfreeze Three Police Officer Positions and Approving a Budget Amendment.  (City Manager)  City Manager, Doug Dunford, presented the item.  Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public John Warren spoke regarding filling the existing vacant positions before unfreezing  spoke. the positions.  Mayor Lopez closed public comment.  Council and staff discussion included requirements for reserves, the number of officers leaving the organization, overtime budget, funding for the Street Crimes Unit, AB 109 funding, and transferring money prior to the completion of an audit.  Action: Motion by Vice Mayor Silveira, seconded by Councilmember:  Martinez, approving item 9. Motion carried 4/1/0/0 by the  following roll call vote:  Councilmember Councimember Councimember Vice Mayor  Casey No  Vierra Yes  Martinez Yes  Silveira Yes  Mayor Lopez Yes    MINUTES October 14, 2024 Page 6  Regular City Council Meeting  DISCUSSION ITEMS  10. Proposed Leaf and Limb Collection Service Addition and Program Information  Update. (Royal)  Public Works Director, Sam Royal, will present the item.  Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public John Warren spoke in favor of the proposal without having to raise rates and Dave Pratt spoke regarding people not following the solid waste disposal rules and Gene Yeakley spoke regarding educating people and process for citing offenders.  spoke.  educating the public. fee per pick-up.  Toni Cordell spoke regarding enforcement Mayor Lopez closed public comment.  Council and staff discussion included future solid waste rate increases, size of the bin, illegal dump fines and account, pickup schedule, administration of education and outreach, access to the bin once delivered, and bulky item pickup. Council provided consensus for staff to negotiate a system with Bertolotti from end of leaf and limb (January gth) to beginning of leaf and limb (October 1s!) of each year where the customer can make an appointment with Bertolotti for drop off and pick up of a two-yard bin and the City will subsidize the cost by $55. In addition, staff to bring back how illegal dumping fines can help support the program (4/1 *  No = Martinez).  COUNCILMEMBER REFERRALS  11. Removing City Council Stipends, Health Benefits, Training, & Travel  (Referred by Councilmember Casey) Councilmember Casey presented the item.  Mayor Lopez asked for public comment. The following members of the public John Warren spoke regarding the cost of providing health insurance for councimembers and that elected officials should not receive the same benefits as  spoke.  staff members.    MINUTES October 14, 2024 Page 7  Regular City Council Meeting  Shirley Rogers spoke in favor of John Warren's comments.  Mayor Lopez closed public comment.  Council and staff discussion included required trainings, hindering the ability of council based on the elected officials social-economic level, and council benefits of Council did not reach a consensus on this referral (1/4 * No = Vierra, Martinez,  other cities. Silveria, Lopez).  REPORTS Mayor Nothing to report. City Council  Councimember Vierra spoke regarding Stanislaus Housing Authority meeting, Tuscany Village ribbon cutting, Christmas Tree Lane parade, and League of California Councimember Martinez spoke regarding Trunk or Treat and the Crosstown  Cities Annual Conference. Showdown Parade.  Vice Mayor Silveira spoke regarding Crosstown Showdown.  City Manager Nothing to report. City Attorney Nothing to report. Departments Nothing to report. County Supervisor Nothing to report.    MINUTES October 14, 2024 Page 8  Regular City Council Meeting  CLOSED SESSION  12. Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Cal. Gov'tCode $54957(b)(1)  Title: City Manager Title: City Attorney $54956.9(d)(2)  13. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, Cal. Gov't Code "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 oft the legislative body oft the local agency on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is  as significant exposure to litigation against the local agency."  Potential Case: 1 case $54956.9(d)(1)  14. Conference with Legal Counsel = Existing Litigation, Cal. Gov't Code "For purposes of this section, litigation shall be considered pending when any of the following circumstances exist... Litigation, to which the local agency is a party, has been initiated formally." Name of Case: Berlier VS. City of Ceres; City of Ceres Police Chief, Christopher Perry; Stanislaus County Superior Court Case No. CS-24-007723  REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION  Mayor Lopez reported there was no reportable action.  ADJOURNMENT  The next scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on October 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in the Community Center at 2701 Fourth Street, There being no further business, Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m.  Ceres, CA.  d  tayonwast Fallon Martin, City Clerk  Consistent with Council Policy, the minutes referenced above are in Action Format. The complete recording oft the meeting can be viewed at ttp./www.clceres.ca.us/agenda  center.