Ceres public meetings in 2024

City Council

This agenda serves only as a notice of cancellation; no meeting will be held and no items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss routine consent calendar items. The primary action item is a request to merge two parcels into one for a property on Mitchell Road.

• Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) 24-41 to merge parcels 069-028-002 and 069-028-003 at 3418 Mitchell Road for Moonridge Associates 8 LLC

The Ceres Planning Commission approved a lot line adjustment (LLA 24-41, Resolution PC 24-22) to merge two parcels into one at 3418 Mitchell Road. The item was pulled from the consent calendar for a question but passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only procedural items and farewell remarks.

• Approved Lot Line Adjustment LLA 24-41, Resolution PC 24-22, merging two parcels into one at 3418 Mitchell Road (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 1 and 2 (clerk's report of posting and November 18, 2024 minutes) (4-0)

City Council

The Ceres City Council will hold a public hearing to accept the annual report on development impact fees for FY 2023/2024. The council will then certify results of the November 5, 2024 general and special municipal elections and administer oaths of office to newly elected councilmembers, including Mayor Javier Lopez, Councilmember Cerina Otero (District 3), Councilmember Daniel A. Martinez (District 4), and City Treasurer Kayla Martinez. The meeting also includes recognition of outgoing Vice Mayor Bret Silveira and appointments to the Planning Commission. No new business or discussion items are scheduled.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2024-XXX accepting annual report on development impact fees for FY 2023/2024
• Resolution 2024-XXX certifying results of the November 5, 2024 consolidated general and special municipal election
• Oath of office for Mayor Javier Lopez, Councilmembers Cerina Otero and Daniel A. Martinez, and City Treasurer Kayla Martinez
• Recognition of outgoing Vice Mayor Bret Silveira
• Planning Commission appointment

City Council

This special City Council meeting consists solely of a closed session to discuss one potential case of anticipated litigation, as permitted under California Government Code. No other business is scheduled for public discussion or action.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation case

Planning Commission

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City Council

The Ceres City Council will consider accepting $778,700 in regional funding for a fire training tactical tower and appropriating an additional $131,358 for contingency and support. Other items include a new waste collection program by Bertolotti Disposal using illegal disposal fees, a $246,000 contract for concrete cutting services across multiple subdivisions, and an amendment to the city manager's employment agreement. The consent calendar contains routine approvals, including agreements for dispatch radios, alarm services, and geotechnical services.

• Resolution accepting $778,700 in fire training facility funding from multiple agencies and appropriating $131,358 for contingency (Item 15)
• Resolution approving $246,000 contract with Precision Concrete Cutting for sidewalk evaluations in several subdivisions (Item 8)
• Resolution approving new Bertolotti Disposal service program using illegal disposal collection fees (Item 16)
• Resolution approving amendment to City Manager employment agreement (Item 17)
• Council referral for a carport ordinance by Councilmember Martinez (Item 18)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with only one agenda item: a closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager. No public decisions or legislative items are scheduled.

• Closed session under Cal. Gov’t Code §54957(b)(1) to evaluate City Manager performance

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for a 5,951-square-foot Maverik convenience store with 24 fuel pumps at Mitchell and Rohde Roads. The consent calendar includes a one-year time extension for a previously approved Family Pizza and Bar restaurant at 3113 E. Whitmore Avenue. No new business or unfinished business is listed.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 24-09) for a Maverik fueling station with 24 fuel pumps at southeast corner of Mitchell Road and Rohde Road
• Time extension (CUP,TE 20-03) for an 11,900-square-foot Family Pizza and Bar restaurant at 3113 E. Whitmore Avenue
• Approval of October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Clerk's report of agenda posting on November 13, 2024

City Council

This special meeting of the Ceres City Council includes a consent calendar with several construction contracts and funding agreements, a public hearing on updating various user and regulatory fees, and a public hearing on the five-year Capital Improvement Program. Council will also consider using remaining ARPA funds, discuss the SR 99/Mitchell Road interchange design, and refer a carport ordinance for future discussion. A closed session is scheduled for performance evaluations and labor negotiations.

• Resolution approving Lucchesi Lane Sewer Rehabilitation construction contract to Kroeker Inc. with 10% contingency
• Resolution accepting $778,700 in fire training facility tactical tower funds from multiple agencies plus $131,358 for contingency
• Resolution approving Morgan Road Storm Drain Improvements contract to Mid Cal Pipeline and Utilities with 10% contingency
• Public hearing to adopt updated various user and regulatory fees and charges
• Public hearing to approve the five-year (2024-2028) Capital Improvement Program

City Council

The Ceres City Council regular meeting scheduled for Monday, November 11, 2024, has been cancelled. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

Planning Commission

The Ceres Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for November 4, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

City Council

The City Council will meet to handle routine consent calendar items and a proclamation for Veterans Day. Mayor Lopez has referred a discussion regarding LED stop signs near schools for a future agenda. The meeting includes a closed session for performance evaluations of the City Manager and City Attorney.

• Veterans Day Proclamation
• Service Award for Johnny Carrillo, Senior Facilities Maintenance Worker
• Referral for LED stop signs near schools
• Closed session for City Manager and City Attorney performance evaluations
• Approval of October 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Measure H Citizens' Oversight Committee

This special meeting of the Measure H Citizens' Oversight Committee will hear a presentation on the FY 2024-2025 Measure H budget ($2,805,208 for police, $1,938,500 for fire), consider a resolution approving the committee's annual report on Measure H expenditures for the year ended June 30, 2023, and appoint a chair. The consent calendar includes approval of prior meeting minutes and setting 2025 meeting dates. Verbal reports from the police chief and assistant fire chief are also scheduled.

• Presentation of FY 2024-2025 Measure H budget: $2,805,208 for Police Department (sworn), $1,938,500 for Fire Department
• Resolution No. 2024-XXX approving the Annual Report on Measure H revenues for the year ended June 30, 2023
• Appointment of committee chair
• Approval of 2025 meeting dates for the committee
• Verbal updates from Police Chief Chris Perry and Assistant Fire Chief Andrew Hunter

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and determine whether individual projects are consistent with the City's General Plan. They will also consider a consent calendar that includes a lot line adjustment to consolidate two commercial properties and approve meeting minutes from August 19, 2024. Both items require a vote.

• Public hearing on annual review of 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and recommendation to City Council on General Plan consistency (Resolution PC 24-19)
• Lot Line Adjustment 24-29 to consolidate 4356 United Drive and 4355 Admiral Court into one parcel for Pro Drywall, Inc.
• Approval of August 19, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Clerk's report of posting – agenda posted October 16, 2024

City Council

The City Council will decide on a resolution to unfreeze three police officer positions and approve a budget amendment, and consider a resolution approving the Downtown Revitalization Project budget amendment. The consent calendar includes routine items such as minutes approval, a fire inspection report, and vehicle purchases. Discussion items include a proposed leaf and limb collection program and a councilmember referral to remove council stipends, health benefits, training, and travel. Closed session will cover the city manager and city attorney performance evaluations, anticipated litigation, and existing litigation (Berlier vs. City of Ceres).

• Resolution to unfreeze three police officer positions and approve a budget amendment
• Resolution approving Downtown Revitalization Project (new project string) and budget amendment
• Proposed leaf and limb collection service addition and program information update
• Councilmember referral to consider removing city council stipends, health benefits, training, and travel
• Planning Commission appointment from five applicants for two four-year terms

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 7, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be decided or discussed.

City Council

The City Council will review several consent calendar items, including a contract amendment for housing planning and a concessions agreement for a regional park. The meeting also includes a proclamation for National Fire Prevention Week.

• Amendment #2 to EMC Planning Group, Inc. for $18,318 for the 2024-2031 Housing Element Update
• Three-year agreement with Tony Zaia for Ceres River Bluff Regional Park concessions
• Purchase of new cubicles for the Engineering Department from Warden’s Office Furniture
• Agreement with Capitol Advocacy Partners for grant writing services
• Proclamation declaring October 6th–12th, 2024, as National Fire Prevention Week

Measure H Citizens' Oversight Committee

The September 18, 2024 regular meeting of the Measure H Citizens' Oversight Committee is cancelled. A special meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 23, 2024.

• Regular meeting cancelled; special meeting tentatively set for October 23, 2024

Planning Commission

The Ceres Planning Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for September 16, 2024. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled with no agenda items

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to establish the 2024-2025 annual assessment levy for businesses in the Downtown Revitalization Area. The body is also considering several contracts for city services, infrastructure projects, and an ordinance regarding public property use.

• Public hearing for the 2024-2025 Downtown Revitalization Area annual assessment levy
• Ordinance to prevent storage or dumping of items in parks and public areas
• Contract with GDR Engineering for Well 42-27 Granular Activated Carbon Vessels and Blending Project
• Purchase of one Parks Division Ford F350 fleet replacement from Rush Truck Center
• Amendment to the Department Head Employment Agreements

The Ceres City Council failed to pass the annual assessment levy for the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area due to lack of a motion, effectively rejecting the proposed levy for FY 2024-25. The council approved all other consent calendar items, including a custodial services contract amendment, a parks vehicle purchase, and several resolutions. It also approved the CAPER report and an amendment to department head employment agreements.

• Downtown business assessment levy failed due to lack of motion
• Approved consent items 1-3, 5, 7-10 (5-0)
• Approved audited demands for Aug 21-28, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Ford F350 fleet replacement (4-1)
• Approved CAPER report for FY 2023-24 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to department head employment agreements (5-0)
• Council consensus to bring back sister city item (5-0)
• No consensus on Hispanic Heritage Month sponsorship (2-3)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Ceres Planning Commission scheduled for September 2, 2024, has been cancelled.

City Council

This meeting includes a public hearing on an ordinance to prohibit storage or dumping of items in parks and public areas. The council will also consider consent calendar items including agreements for aerial mapping, a commercially sexually exploited children protocol, police presence at events, pothole services for Well 41 and Whitmore Avenue, design services for Crows Landing Road Rehabilitation, grant applications, police vehicle purchase, and a youth soccer park use agreement. New business includes approving the annual report for the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area and setting a public hearing for a levy assessment.

• Public hearing on ordinance to prevent dumping in parks (Item 18)
• Approval of three-year agreement with Core Logic Solutions for aerial maps (Item 8)
• Approval of contract for police officers at local businesses and events (Item 10)
• Approval of design services for Crows Landing Road Rehabilitation (Item 13)
• Approval of purchase of police Ford Explorer (Item 16)

The Ceres City Council approved an ordinance amending the municipal code to prevent storage or dumping of items in parks and public areas. The council also approved the consent calendar, including multiple resolutions for contracts, grants, and agreements, and approved the annual report for the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area, setting a public hearing for September 9, 2024. All votes were 4-0-1 (Councilmember Casey absent).

• Approved ordinance amending Title 9, Chapter 16 to prevent storage/dumping in parks (4-0-1)
• Approved consent calendar items 1-17, including contracts, grants, and agreements (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2024-126, annual report for Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area, setting public hearing for Sept 9 (4-0-1)

Planning Commission

The Ceres Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposals: a tentative subdivision map to create 16 residential lots on 3.25 acres at 1947 ½ Hackett Road, and a site plan approval for a 2,594-square-foot Pollo Campero restaurant with drive-thru at 1355 E. Hatch Road. The commission will also consider consent items including the CDRAB quarterly report and approve minutes from May 20. Following the regular meeting, the commission will reconvene as the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Board to review the annual report.

• Tentative subdivision map for 16 residential parcels on 3.25 acres at 1947 ½ Hackett Road
• Site plan approval for a 2,594 sq ft Pollo Campero restaurant with drive-thru at 1355 E. Hatch Road
• Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration for the subdivision (CEQA)
• Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Board FY2023-24 4th Quarter Report (consent item)
• Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Board Annual Report (new business as CDRAB board)

The Ceres Planning Commission approved a tentative subdivision map for 16 residential parcels at 1947 ½ Hackett Road, including a mitigated negative declaration, and approved a site plan for a Pollo Campero restaurant with drive-thru at 1355 E. Hatch Road. Both motions passed unanimously, with the restaurant approval passing 4-0 due to a commissioner's audio issue. The commission also accepted the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area Board annual report and recommended City Council action.

• Approved Resolution 24-15 certifying Mitigated Negative Declaration for Hackett Road subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-16 approving tentative subdivision map for 16 residential parcels at 1947 ½ Hackett Road (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-17 for Pollo Campero site plan at 1355 E. Hatch Road (4-0, one commissioner inaudible)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-01 CDRAB accepting annual report and recommending City Council set public hearing on assessment levy (4-0, one member inaudible)

City Council

The Ceres City Council at a special meeting will consider two resolutions ordering the levy and collection of special taxes for Fiscal Year 2024/25 within Community Facilities District No. 1 and No. 2 (Public Services). The taxes fund police, fire, ambulance, and park maintenance services. Staff recommends approval.

• Resolution No. 2024-XXX ordering special tax levy for CFD No. 1 (Public Services) — per-parcel rate adjusted from $340.93 to $353.43 (3.6% CPI increase)
• Resolution No. 2024-XXX ordering special tax levy for CFD No. 2 (Public Services) — rate not specified in agenda
• Both items are on the consent calendar, likely to be approved in a single motion

The Ceres City Council held a special meeting on August 15, 2024, and approved the consent calendar item (Clerk's report of posting) unanimously. Items 2 and 3, resolutions ordering the levy and collection of special taxes for Fiscal Year 2024/25 for Community Facilities Districts No. 1 and No. 2, were removed from the consent calendar for separate consideration after a resident spoke about Mello-Roos. The council approved both resolutions with a 3-2 vote, with Mayor Lopez and Vice Mayor Silveira voting yes, and Councilmembers Casey and Vierra voting no.

• Approved Clerk's report of posting for the August 15, 2024 special meeting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-114 ordering special tax levy for CFD No. 1 (3-2)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-115 ordering special tax levy for CFD No. 2 (3-2)

City Council

The Ceres City Council will consider adopting a new chapter to the municipal code regulating murals, their location, and design. It will also vote on amending garage sale rules to allow three events per year and a community sale day, and hold a public hearing on levying assessments for the 1987 Landscape and Lighting District. Other items include designating a voting delegate for the League of California Cities conference and approving multiple contracts and resolutions.

• Ordinance adding Chapter 25 (Murals) to Title 5 of the Ceres Municipal Code
• Ordinance amending Title 5, Chapter 18 (Garage Sales) to increase allowed events to three per year and add a community sale day
• Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2024-25 amended Engineer's Report and levy of assessments for the 1987 Landscape and Lighting District
• Resolution authorizing sale of canine banner to Officer Christian Izquierdo
• Resolution approving agreement with River Road Mutual Water Company to consolidate water service area into city system

The Ceres City Council approved a consent calendar including resolutions for a canine banner sale, an Active Transportation Program grant application, a professional services agreement for pedestrian safety design, a victim assistance program agreement, a part-time employee pay rate amendment, a senior lounge upgrade contract, a water service consolidation agreement, and a downtown landscape maintenance contract. They also approved a street sweeper purchase, a MOU with LiUNA! for an 8% wage increase, a MOU for fire training facility funding, an ordinance increasing garage sale events to three per year, and the amended Engineer's Report for the Landscape and Lighting District. A proposed community event notification policy failed to reach consensus, and a budget review process referral was approved.

• Approved consent calendar items 1-2, 4-8, 10-12, 14-15 (5-0)
• Approved register of audited demands (item 3) (5-0)
• Approved LiUNA! MOU with 8% wage increase (item 9) (5-0)
• Approved purchase of street sweeper from Schwarze Industries (item 13) (5-0)
• Approved Yosemite Community College District MOU for fire training facility (item 16) (4-0-1, Vierra abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-1085 increasing garage sale events to three per year (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-113 for Landscape and Lighting District assessments (5-0)
• Failed to reach consensus on community event notification policy (2-3)

Planning Commission

The Ceres Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for August 5, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

This regular meeting includes consent calendar items, public hearings on updating building codes, garage sale regulations, and new mural rules, plus discussion of amending the Bertolotti franchise agreement for leaf/limb collection. A referral to reallocate ARPA funds from park upgrades to public safety retention will also be discussed. Closed sessions are scheduled for real property negotiations and labor negotiations.

• Resolution awarding construction contract for Whitmore Park Gazebo Project to Sinclair General Engineering Construction Inc.
• Resolution declaring city-owned parcel 127-002-047 as exempt surplus land and authorizing negotiations
• Ordinance amending garage sale regulations to allow three sales per year, each limited to three days
• Ordinance adding Chapter 25 to Title 5 regarding mural location and design
• Discussion item: amending Bertolotti Franchise Agreement related to the Leaf & Limb Program

The Ceres City Council approved a construction contract for the Whitmore Park Gazebo Project (4-1) and adopted ordinances updating building codes, increasing garage sale allowances, and adding mural regulations. A resolution to declare a city-owned parcel as exempt surplus land for potential sale was denied (1-4). Council also directed staff to explore expanding the leaf and limb program with Bertolotti and to bring back options for reallocating unspent ARPA funds from Costa Field upgrades.

• Approved Whitmore Park Gazebo construction contract to Sinclair General Engineering Construction Inc. with 10% contingency (4-1)
• Denied declaring city-owned parcel 127-002-047 as exempt surplus land for disposition (1-4)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-1083 adopting 2022 California Building Standards Code (5-0)
• Amended garage sale ordinance to allow 3 events per year, 3 days each, plus community-wide yard sale (5-0)
• Added Chapter 25 Murals to municipal code (4-1)
• Approved letter of support for TIRCP grant to San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (5-0)
• Approved eliminating 2 vacant engineer positions, adding 1 Senior Civil Engineer (5-0)
• Directed staff to explore expanding leaf and limb program with Bertolotti and discuss fees

Planning Commission

The July 15, 2024 regular meeting of the Ceres Planning Commission has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items scheduled

City Council

The Ceres City Council is scheduled to approve construction contracts for the Richland Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project and Central Avenue Storm Drain Repair, both awarded to Rolfe Construction Inc. The agenda includes no new ordinances, public hearings, or discussion items, consisting primarily of routine consent calendar resolutions and closed session meetings.

• Resolution approving construction contract for Richland Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project to Rolfe Construction Inc. with 10% contingency
• Resolution approving construction contract for Central Avenue Storm Drain Repair to Rolfe Construction Inc. with 10% contingency
• Resolution approving contract extension with JJACPA, Inc. for annual audits for fiscal years ending June 30, 2023 and 2024
• Resolution approving budget amendment for purchase of infrared sauna and ColdTub for officer wellness
• Resolution ratifying application for Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Ceres Planning Commission scheduled for July 1, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

City Council

The City Council will review several service agreements, including a three-year contract for police dispatch services from the City of Newman. The agenda also includes discussions on adopting new California fire and building codes. Additionally, the council will consider an agreement for energy services at the wastewater treatment plant.

• Three-year contract with the City of Newman for police dispatch services
• Construction contract for Smyrna Park Playground with GameTime, Inc.
• Energy services agreement with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. for the wastewater treatment plant
• Adoption of the 2022 California Fire Code
• Annexation of 3605 9th Street into Community Facilities District No. 3

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the annual budget for fiscal year 2024/2025, which includes a projected $2.13 million deficit in the General Fund. To address this gap, staff recommends using $1.5 million from ARPA funds and $635,504 from reserves. The proposal also includes a hiring freeze for 10 positions.

• Adoption of the FY 2024/2025 Annual Budget
• Authorization to use $1.5 million in ARPA funds
• Use of $635,504 from General Fund reserves
• Implementation of a hiring freeze for 10 positions
• Labor negotiations with the Police Officers’ Association and other groups

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Ceres Planning Commission scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2024, has been cancelled. No other agenda items were listed.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Ceres Planning Commission scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2024, has been cancelled.

City Council

The Ceres City Council will hold a special meeting on May 28, 2024. The agenda includes an appeal regarding a conditional use permit for El Rematito at Crows Landing Road and a proposal to end the city's agreement with Modesto and Stanislaus County for Tuolumne River Regional Park. The council will also consider adopting the 2022 California Fire Code.

• Appeal of Planning Commission approval for El Rematito at 3025 and 3113 Crows Landing Road
• Resolution to terminate agreement regarding Tuolumne River Regional Park
• Ordinance to adopt the 2022 California Fire Code
• Adoption of SB 1 road repair project list for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Application for the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program

City Council

The regular meeting of the Ceres City Council scheduled for Monday, May 27, 2024, was cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

Planning Commission

The Ceres Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit to relocate the Heaven Snow building at 2000 Central Avenue to allow a drive-thru. They will also consider two-year time extensions for a parcel map and a 58-unit apartment complex. The consent calendar includes routine items like minutes and reports.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 24-03 to relocate Heaven Snow building and add drive-thru at 2000 Central Avenue
• Two-year time extension for 21-09 Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (4.85 acres into 4 parcels)
• Two-year time extension for 21-10 Site Plan Approval for 58-unit apartment complex
• Consent calendar includes CDRAB quarterly reports and approval of February and April minutes

Measure H Citizens' Oversight Committee

The Measure H Citizens' Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time. The agenda serves only as a notice of cancellation.

• Meeting cancelled for May 15, 2024
• No Measure H committee business scheduled

City Council

The City Council will review resolutions regarding the upcoming November 5, 2024, general municipal election. The agenda also includes approving several infrastructure project completions and new service contracts. Additionally, the council will hold closed sessions for labor negotiations and a liability claim.

• Resolutions for the November 5, 2024, general municipal election
• Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for security cameras at the Public Works Yard
• Acceptance of FEMA grant funding for Severe Storm Disaster #4683DR
• Contract with Industrial Electrical Co., Inc. for generator maintenance
• Professional services agreement with O’Dell Engineering for Moffett Road and Fowler Road projects

Planning Commission

The Ceres Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled

City Council

The City Council will discuss wastewater treatment plant improvements and review several resolutions. These include approving a contract for a citywide card access system upgrade and using ARPA funds to sponsor the Ceres Street Faire. The council will also hold closed session meetings regarding labor negotiations with various employee organizations.

• Contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Avigilon Card Access System Upgrade
• Use of American Rescue Plan Act funds to sponsor the annual Ceres Street Faire
• MOU for Regional Fire Authority Funding for the Fire Training Facility Project
• Acceptance of Don Pedro Park Trail Project as complete
• 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs

Planning Commission

The Ceres Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Monday, April 15, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled

City Council

The Ceres City Council is scheduled to vote on a consent calendar containing routine approvals for infrastructure planning, traffic signal maintenance, and community event funding. These items finalize residential development at Whitmore Ranch Phase 1, maintain traffic signals and storm drain planning for public safety, and allocate $2,500.00 in General Funds and $10,000.00 in ARPA funds for local festivals. The council will also ratify Lea Simvoulakis as the new Director of Community Development. No public hearings or discussion items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Final Subdivision Map for Whitmore Ranch Phase 1 Subdivision
• Approve Contract Amendment #1 with EMC Planning Group, Inc. for the 2024-2031 Housing Element Update
• Approve Professional Services Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. for traffic signal maintenance
• Allocate $2,500.00 in General Funds and $10,000.00 in ARPA funds for community events
• Ratify appointment of Lea Simvoulakis as Director of Community Development

Planning Commission

The Ceres Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a new Panda Express restaurant with a dual drive-thru, a food truck court for up to 18 trucks, and a drive-thru for an existing business. They will also consider a site plan for a recycling collection container and an amendment to the El Rematito Flea Market's conditional use permit. The meeting is a regular session with consent calendar items and public hearings.

• Panda Express restaurant (2,623 sq ft) with dual drive-thru lanes at Ceres Gateway Center
• Food truck court (16,000 sq ft) for up to 18 food trucks with EV charging stations
• Heaven Snow building relocation to add drive-thru at 2000 Central Avenue
• Recycling collection container (160 sq ft) with awning and table
• Amendment to El Rematito Flea Market's conditional use permit

City Council

The Ceres City Council will vote on a consent calendar containing routine administrative items, including approval of last month’s minutes and financial registers. Two resolutions seek council action: one approves American Rescue Plan Act funds to customize a police crisis negotiator van, and the other authorizes a letter supporting Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority for a federal low-emission bus grant. The council will also receive presentations marking Women’s History Month and honoring a state legislative district nominee. No public hearings or new policy discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Resolution No. 2024-XXX: Approves American Rescue Plan Act funds to complete the customization of the Ceres Police Crisis Negotiator Van
• Resolution No. 2024-XXX: Authorizes a letter of support for Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority’s federal Low/No Emission Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Program
• Consent calendar approval of minutes from the March 11, 2024 meeting and financial registers dated February 28 through March 6, 2024
• Presentation of a proclamation declaring March 2024 as Women’s History Month in Ceres
• Recognition of Irene Ortiz as the 2024 Senate District 4 Honoree for California Woman Making Herstory

Measure H Citizens' Oversight Committee

The Measure H Citizens' Oversight Committee will meet to review the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Report, which shows revenues of $1.87 million and expenditures of $3.25 million through January 31, 2024. The committee will also appoint a vice chair and hear verbal reports from the Finance Director, Chief of Police, and Interim Fire Chief.

• Appointment of Vice Chair
• Acceptance of FY 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Report: revenues $1,865,000.79, expenditures $3,246,349.75
• Verbal report from Finance Director Shannon Esenwein
• Verbal report from Chief of Police Chris Perry
• Verbal report from Interim Fire Chief Kevin Wise

Planning Commission

The Ceres Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 18, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The agenda serves only as a notice of cancellation.

• Meeting cancelled
• No agenda items listed

City Council

The council will consider a resolution to add one Human Resources Technician to the HR Department and review federal justice grant funds. A presentation by Capitol Advocacy Partners will also cover strategies for securing city grants. Additionally, the council will address declaring certain city property as surplus.

• Resolution to add one Human Resources Technician to the Human Resources Department
• Acceptance of U.S. DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance 2023 JAG Allocation funds
• Resolution declaring certain city property as surplus or unclaimed for sale or distribution
• Presentation by Capitol Advocacy Partners regarding grant funding and legislative tracking

Planning Commission

The regular Ceres Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, March 4, 2024, is cancelled. A special meeting will be called in its place, with a forthcoming notice to be provided.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Special meeting to be scheduled

City Council

The annual meeting includes presentations on the State of the City and State of the District. Officials will also provide a budget update and discuss mutual concerns such as school site traffic improvements. The body will also consider approving minutes from February 23, 2023.

• State of the City presentation by Doug Dunford
• State of the District presentation by Denise Wickham
• Budget update from city and school officials
• Discussion on School Resource Officer and Fire Department programs
• Approval of February 23, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review several routine items, including the completion of recent infrastructure projects and new service agreements. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding garage sale regulations in the municipal code.

• Agreement with GDR Engineering, Inc. for Smyrna Park Improvement Project
• Acceptance of River Bluff Pump Station Project as complete
• Agreement with Don Pedro Pump Co. for well rehabilitation at Wells 23 and 25
• Subdivision improvement agreement and parcel map for Ceres 18, LLC
• Discussion regarding garage sale regulations in the Ceres Municipal Code

Planning Commission

The Ceres Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a two-year time extension for a previously approved vesting tentative subdivision map to subdivide 8.4 acres into 46 residential lots near Moore Road and Whitmore Avenue. The commission will also consider an amendment to the El Rematito Flea Market's conditional use permit. The agenda includes routine items such as the clerk's report of posting and public comment procedures.

• Two-year time extension for 21-13 VTSM to subdivide 8.4 acres into 46 residential lots (APN 069-017-007)
• Amendment to El Rematito Flea Market's Conditional Use Permit (13-12 CUP)
• Public hearing for time extension; CEQA exempt per Section 15182
• Appeal deadline for decisions: March 1, 2024, with $630 filing fee

Planning Commission

The Ceres Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Monday, February 19, 2024, is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The agenda consists solely of a notice of cancellation and standard administrative information.

• Regular meeting cancelled for February 19, 2024

City Council

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including budget amendments and project completions. The agenda also includes the ratification of new leadership for the police and engineering departments.

• Ratification of Christopher Perry as Police Chief
• Ratification of Michael Beltran as Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer
• Gas station and convenience store development appeal at 1200 E. Whitmore Avenue
• River Ranch Sewer Lift Station Power Upgrade Project agreement with Rolfe Construction, Inc.
• Costa Fields Infield/Turf Renovations contract with Artificial Turf & Landscaping Co. Inc.

Planning Commission

The Ceres Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a lot line adjustment for two parcels at 3900 Morgan Road and an amendment to the El Rematito Flea Market's conditional use permit. Both items are recommended for approval by staff and are exempt from environmental review. The meeting also includes routine consent calendar items and public comment periods.

• Lot line adjustment at 3900 Morgan Road (APN 053-052-032, -033) to create 0.746-acre and 3.084-acre parcels
• Conditional Use Permit amendment for El Rematito Flea Market (CUP 23-23)
• Public comment must be made in-person; Zoom viewing only
• Appeals of decisions must be filed by February 15, 2024 with a $630 fee

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission will meet for a workshop to align their visions for the future of Ceres. The discussion will cover topics including transportation, residential growth, commercial development, industrial growth, and signage.

• Discussion on transportation features including raised medians, bike lanes, and curb extensions
• Review of residential growth factors such as single-family vs multi-family housing and density
• Commercial growth topics including grocery stores, gas stations, car washes, and fast food
• Industrial growth discussions regarding annexations and storage uses
• Review of signage regulations for digital signs, billboards, and A-frames

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding municipal contracts, including private security for parks and vehicle replacements. The agenda also includes a public hearing on increasing fees for flea market vendors and an ordinance to adopt current California building codes.

• Public hearing on increasing per-vendor, per-day fees for flea market vendors
• Ordinance to adopt current California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Codes
• Resolution for private security services by Alpine Protective Solutions for City Parks
• Purchase order for four Public Works fleet replacement vehicles from Rush Truck Centers
• Appeal of a Planning Commission approval for a Conditional Use Permit at 1200 E. Whitmore Avenue

Planning Commission

The Ceres Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to consider three public hearing items: a conditional use permit for a large self-storage facility, a final map for a two-lot subdivision, and a conditional use permit to relocate a house. The commission will also administer the oath of office to a new commissioner and elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson. Public comment must be made in person, as Zoom comments are suspended.

• Conditional Use Permit (23-26 CUP) for a 92,248 sq ft self-storage facility at 3418 Mitchell Road, including a 1,908 sq ft manager's living quarters and 616 sq ft garage
• Final Map Approval (TPM 22-17) to subdivide a 0.44-acre site into two residential parcels at 3605 9th Street
• Conditional Use Permit to relocate a house from 2761 6th Street to 3004 5th Street
• Oath of office for new Planning Commissioner Gary Condit
• Election of chairperson and vice-chairperson

Planning Commission

The Ceres Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Monday, January 15, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The City Council will consider ratifying the Mayor's recommended appointments to various boards and commissions for 2024. The agenda also includes a resolution to award a construction contract for the Well 22 Granular Activated Carbon Treatment Project.

• Confirmation of 2024 Mayoral Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees
• Resolution No. 2024-XXX: Construction contract for Well 22 Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Treatment Project awarded to Conco West Inc.
• Review of Register of Audited Demands from November 29, 2023, through December 6, 2023
• Closed session regarding liability claims involving Mr. Rafid Khoshaba and Tow One Inc.
• Closed session for labor negotiations with various employee organizations including Ceres Police Officers’ Association

Planning Commission

The Ceres Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled with no agenda items