Ceres public meetings in 2024
4 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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.