MINUTES OR CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ESCALON City Council Chambers, 2060 McHenry Avenue -7:00 P.M. MEETING OF JANUARY 6, 2025 ORATED MAREN Beginning Resolution No. 01-25 Beginning Ordinance No. 599 Beginning Minute Order No. 03-25 PRESENT: Mayor Andrew Hagan Mayor Pro Tem Malinda Walker Councimember Jeremey Engle Councilmember Shawn Strohman Councilmember JeffKay STAFF PRESENT: Jaylen French, City Manager (CM) Celinda Bickner, Finance Director/HR Administrator (FDHRA) Juston Collins, Public Works Superintendent (PWS) Robert Hardgraves, ChiefofPolice Frank Splendorio, City Attorney Michele Bates, Deputy City Clerk CONSENTCALENDAR These items are considered: routine ini nature and are acted upon by a. single action unless requested by an individual Council. Member or member ofthe public) for special consideration. 1. Approve the Minutes from the Meeting ofDecember 16, 2024. 2. Waive the Second Reading and Consider Adoption of Ordinance No. XXX, Amending Chapter 3. Waive the Second Reading and Consider Adoption of Ordinance No. XXX Amending Escalon Municipal Code Chapter 17.41.140 Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units to Comply with Recent Changes in California State Law; and Finding the Action to be Statutorily Exempt from CEQA under Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code MOTION - It is m/s by STROHMAN/KAY that items 1-30 of the consent calendar be approved with 2.17i in' Title 2 ofthe Escalon Municipal Code - Recreation Commission amendments to Item1. Motion carried 5-0. MINUTE ORDER 01-25. PRESENTATIONS FDHRA Bickner indicated that the ongoing audit was going well and expected to meet thel March deadline, and that the City is looking to advertise for a position in the Public Works Department in the next few weeks. Chief Hardgraves shred that he hopes to have a new officer sworn in by February. The department participated in Operation Resilience, an active shooter drill in Ripon. PWS Collins provided an update on the Dent Sidewalk project Councilmember Strohman brought up concerns raised by the elderly regarding access to their driveways during construction. PWS Collins responded that they confirmed that residents are able to access their driveways during construction. Councilmember Strohman requested a schedule from the contractor be CMI Frenchi reported that the Cityi is accepting applications forr non-profit and other organizations for CDBG and HOME funds. Applications are due by February 13th. CM French recognized that the Dent Sidewalk Project will be an inconvenience to the affected residents and that staffi is working diligently to minimize these impacts, and hopes that the improvements to the community outshine thei impacts. CMI French: informed the Council that the Cityi is continuing to work to ensure the continued street sweeping CM French informed Council that the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 21st due to the 20th Councilmember Strohman commented that at the last City Council Meeting he raised concerns about the Dent Sidewalk Project starting during the rainy season and felt! his concern was not considered. CMI French replied that in fact City staff and the contractor met in great length to discuss this issue and felt with the weather forecast, the type of work to be done and the availability of the contract that this construction window would work. Councilmember Kay asked if sidewalks and driveways were being done simultaneously or separate where there is a clear path. PWS Collins confirmed that they are being done Resident Gabriella Vargas asked the Council what prompted the Dent project. CM French responded that the city desired to install sidewalks in areas ofhigh pedestrian traffic where there are no existing sidewalks. Ms. Vargas inquired about plan for other homeowners who have previously made improvements at their own expense. CM French responded that the proposed project was to infill areas of sidewalk where non existed prior using the City's available transportation funds, and did not include aj plan for those that may have made improvements prior. She then asked which streets were affected and PWS Collins responded posted to the City's website for the community. services. falling on a city holiday, Martin Luther King Day. simultaneously. with the names oft the streets. MATTERS PRESENTED FROM THE AUDIENCE Resident Betty Bennett inquired about Bill SB1037 and howi it would affect the City of Escalon in terms of housing. She also inquired about the status of the 75 home moratorium. CM French responded that the City is currently working with the State on the City's housing element where these issues are being Resident Kurt Danzinger requested a status update on the traffic signage at the Brennan/120 intersection. Resident Gabriella Vargas inquired about pedestrian lighting near El Portal Middle School and about tree maintenance. PWS Collins responded that the school is responsible for their trees but PW will address if there is a safety issue. She also inquired about mailbox thefts and wanted to know how the community is made aware oft these incidents. ChiefHardgraves responded that they contact the residents in and around addressed and at this time there was no change. He thanked Councilmember Engle for the petition regarding thei intersection. the affected area. She asked for an update on the town hall meeting for the proposed Florsheimj project and CM French responded that per Council direction the Cityi is exploring various options for additional public CM French further responded that the City continues to work with Caltrans and the county on the Councilmember Strohman commented about the limited scope of the items before the Planning Commission recently, which he felt did not allow for a fruitful discussion on the project. CM French responded that there are various approvals that come before thel Planning Commission, and that thel Murphy about at traffic study for thei intersection of] Brennan and 120. input. intersection issue. Ranch project is ai fully discretionary project and not limited in scope. PUBLIC HEARINGS None ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 4. Consideration of Agreement with Ayera Technologies, Inc., for the Installation and Managed Operations of Wireless Networking Internet Services Backbone Service. CM French presented the staff report covering the Agreement Term, the Vertical Asset Use Lease, the Revenue Share model and Agreement Termination. - With an agreement with Ayera, the City's cost of Councilmember Engle inquired about penalties for terminating the agreement early. City Attorney Splendorio responded that each party has ability to terminate without penalty with specified notice. internet would be reduced to $0. plus additional revenue. Councilmember Strohman requested quarterly revenue, generated reports. Comments were received regarding indemnification and insurance coverage and how to determine customers gained and monitoring of this data, the timeframe to be active if agreement approved, service timeframes in case of outage, and the City's ability to use vertical assets for other providers, MOTION -Iti is m/s by STROHMAN/WALKER that the Agreement with Ayera Technologies, Inc., for the Installation and Managed Operations of Wireless Networking Internet Services Backbone Service be 5. Consider Approving the Appointment of Councilmembers to the Established City of Escalon Before selections were made, Councilmember Strohman suggested the Council consider a rotation of all councilmembers to serve on the School 2+2 Committee. The Council chose toi maintain the current model. Mayor Hagan expressed his desire to stay on the committee as well as Mayor Pro Tem Walker. It was agreed that Mayor Hagan and Mayor Pro' Tem' Walker would be the 2+2 Committee: members meeting with etc. approved. Motion carried 5-0. MINUTE ORDER 02-25 Council Committees and/or Commissions. EUSD. Councilmember Strohman suggested Council provide periodic updates on their committee assignments. City Representatives: Councilmember Jeff] Kay, Councilmember Shawn Strohman and Mayor Hagan Fire District Committee CDBG (HUD) Policy Advisory Committee City Representatives: Mayor Andrew Hagan and Councilmember Jeff] Key Central Valley Division League ofCalifornia City's Executive Committee City Representatives: Councilmember Jeremy Engle City Alternate: Councilmember Jeff Kay Integrated Waste Management Committee City Representative: Councilmember Jeff Kay City Alternate: Mayor Andrew Hagan Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) CM: French explained that LAFCO deals with annexation and boundary changes. The City of Escalon will rotate on in 2029. San. Joaquin County Advisory Water Commission City Representative: Councilmember Jeremy Engle City Alternate: Councilmember JeffKey San. Joaguin Council of Governments (SJCOG) Board ofl Directors Councilmember Strohman voiced his interest in being on the board as did Councilmember Engle, who is currently the alternate. City Attorney Splendorio explained the nomination process. Mayor Pro Tem Walker nominated Councilmember Strohman. Mayor Hagan nominated Councilmember Engle. Voting Results: Councilmember Strohman Aye -2( (Councilmember Strohman, Mayor Pro Tem Walker) Nay -3 (Councilmember Kay, Councilmember Engle and Mayor Hagan) Councilmember Engle Aye -3 (Councilmember Kay, Mayor Hagan and Councilmember Hagan) Nay - 2 (Councilmember Strohman and Mayor Pro Tem Walker) City Attorney Splendorio confirmed that Councilmember Engle will be the representative and Councilmember Strohman will be the alternate. City Representative: Mayor Andrew Hagan City Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Malinda Walker San. Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District City Selection Committee Councilmember Strohman inquired about the current position Mayor Hagan holds with the Oakdale. Animal Shelter and if Council need to reconfirm that position. It was noted and agreed by Council that Mayor Hagan would stay on the committee. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Kay wished everyone a Happy New Year and that hei is excited for things to come for the Councilmember Strohman wished everyone a Happy New Year and informed Chief Hardgraves it's wonderful to see Officer Geck on motorcycle patrol. He also let PWS Collins know that there has been a lot of chatter about the Dent Sidewalk Project and feels that as a Council and City, therei is a responsibility tol keep our children safe. With that being said, he feels as a City we need to look at the lighting for the Councilmember Engle wished everyone a Happy New Year and thanked staff for the council onboarding. He felt it was a great addition. It was highly educational and beneficial. He thanked staff for all the effort Mayor Pro Tem Walker wished everyone al Happy New Year as well and said she's very proud oft the staff moving forward in great directions for all departments. She expressed her gratitude for the Dent Sidewalk Project finally being done for the safety ofthe children. She thanked ChiefHardgraves: for sending officers top participate int the active shooter drills and to Ripon for hosting. She supports thei idea ofs some temporary Mayor Hagan asked ift this was something that needed tol bet tabled and make it an agenda item conversation. CMI French: responded that Council will be updated as staff continues to work with Caltrans. Mayor Pro Tem Walker mentioned that if anyone knows of property owners on Highway 120 between Manteca and Escalon, it would be up to them as a private owner to place some kind ofs signage on their property. She feels iti is important for the citizens of Escalon to continue to voice their opinions and make Mayor Hagan thanked Ripon for having our officers participate in the active shooter drills. He wants to make sure staff and Council address Mr. Danzinger's questions at the next meeting regarding the Brennan/120 intersection. Regarding Ms. Vargas' request, he wanted to know if there was anything that could be done at those crosswalks. PWS Collins informed that they are looking into the situation. CM French informed that options are being explored. Mayor Hagan added that he appreciates everything staff City of Esçalon. crosswalks near El Portal Middle School. He thanked staff for their hard work. and extra time put in to make it happen. signage at thel Brennan/120 intersection. their presence known. has done and tol keep up the great work. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hagan adjourned the meeting at 8:34 pm Respectfully Submitted, ohluhskes Michele Bates, Deputy City Clerk