Turlock, California

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City Council

Planning Commission

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Planning Commission

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Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission

Planning Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Measure A Committee

The Measure A Citizen’s Oversight Committee will consider two scheduled matters. First, they will vote to accept the minutes from the regular meeting held on April 15, 2026. Second, they will accept the Measure A Quarterly Accountability Report covering April 1 through June 30 2026, which details expenditures of tax revenues under Ordinance No. 1281‑CS for the 911 Safety/Emergency Medical Response, Community Services Measure.

• Accept minutes of the regular Measure A Committee meeting held 4/15/2026
• Accept Measure A Quarterly Accountability Report for 04/01/2026‑06/30/2026 under Ordinance No. 1281‑CS

City Council

The City Council will discuss awarding contracts for system-wide water meter installation and HVAC maintenance. The body is also considering a new ordinance regarding sidewalk and itinerant vendors.

• Contracts for System Wide AMI and Water Meter Installation – Phase 1 with Ensure Utility Inc. ($1,603,290) and Willdan Engineering ($317,713)
• Contract to Trane U.S. Inc. for HVAC repair and maintenance in the amount of $1,480,297.50
• Bid for Animal Control Facility Improvements with California Building Structures Inc. for $252,843
• Purchase of five Ford Police Interceptor AWD Utility Vehicles not to exceed $315,741.10
• Public hearing for an ordinance amending Municipal Code regarding itinerant and sidewalk vendors

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a Conditional Use Permit for a school. The body will also review meeting minutes and Stanislaus County project referrals.

• Public hearing for CUP 26-02: St. George Christian Academy at 2813 N. Berkley Avenue to use the 8,102 Sq. Ft. Pearson Education Building and play area

City Council

The Turlock City Council will vote on appointing John J. Murphy as City Manager and approving his employment agreement. A public hearing will consider an appeal of a building permit decision. The consent calendar includes over $8 million in payments and multiple contracts for services, supplies, and facility improvements. Presentations and proclamations will also be given.

• Appointment of John J. Murphy as City Manager and approval of employment agreement (Item 11B)
• Public hearing on appeal of Planning Commission determination upholding building permit decision (Item 10A)
• Consent calendar includes weekly demands of $3,463,446.66 and payroll EFT of $2,373,988.16 (Item 8B)
• Award of $1,800,000 contract to Microbac Laboratories for laboratory analysis services (Item 8L)
• Approval of MOU with CSU Stanislaus for Virtual Turlock Project (Item 11A)

The City Council approved numerous agreements for water quality, police services, and transit advertising. The council also accepted several project completion notices for senior center and road improvements.

• Accepted June 9, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted weekly demands and payroll totaling over $5.7 million (5-0)
• Accepted May 2026 Investment and Cash Report of $320,303,767.56 (5-0)
• Accepted Senior Center Roof & HVAC Replacement improvements (5-0)
• Accepted Senior Center and Marty Yerby Recreational Facility renovations (5-0)
• Accepted Water Line Replacement for 2024 Roads Program construction (5-0)
• Awarded $50,733.00 contract to Ace-High Engineering for in-plant drain repair (5-0)
• Awarded $265,900.00 contract to Ornamental Solutions Inc. for security fence improvements (5-0)

Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission will meet to accept minutes from the April 22, 2026 special meeting and receive a staff update on a grant opportunity for Donnelly Park. No public hearings or other major actions are scheduled. Public comment is permitted on non-agenda items.

• Accepting minutes of April 22, 2026 Special Commission Meeting
• Staff update on Donnelly Park Grant Opportunity

City Council

The Turlock City Council will hold a special meeting with a closed session to discuss the appointment of an interim city manager. Public comment is limited to items on the agenda. No other substantive items are scheduled.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment for Interim City Manager (Cal. Gov't Code §54957)

The City Council held a special meeting to consider a public employee appointment for an Interim City Manager. No substantive decisions or reports from the closed session were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved agenda as posted (5-0)

City Council

The council will adopt the General and Non-General Fund budgets for the next fiscal year and discuss placing a cannabis tax ballot measure before voters. Other action items include appointing an interim city manager and updating public meeting policies. Consent calendar items include a $733,242.70 water line replacement on Lyons Avenue and an agreement for aluminum sulfate purchase up to $160,000 annually.

• Adoption of FY 2026-2027 General and Non-General Fund budgets
• Discussion on a Cannabis Tax Ballot Measure
• Appointment of an Interim City Manager
• Final readings of development agreement amendments for five properties (101 E. Glenwood, 3401 W Monte Vista, 2500 N Golden State, 1601 W Main, 600 D Street)
• Award of $733,242.70 bid for water line replacement on Lyons Avenue

The council approved a consent calendar covering routine payments, election scheduling for Nov 3, 2026, and several service contracts. They also extended development agreements with five local businesses and awarded a $733,242.70 contract to replace a water line on Lyons Avenue. The November date establishes when residents will vote for local officials, while the water project maintains utility infrastructure in that corridor. All items passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved General Municipal Election for Nov 3, 2026 (5-0)
• Awarded $733,242.70 Lyons Avenue water line replacement contract (5-0)
• Extended development agreements with FF Farms, NHC Turlock LLC, Perfect Union, Fire House Turlock Inc., and Plan4Dream Investments LLC (5-0 each)
• Approved up to $300,000 labor/employment law services agreement (5-0)
• Approved up to $160,000/year aluminum sulfate supply contract for water operations (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2026-27 SB 1 road repair project list and approved traffic data software through June 2030 (5-0)
• Approved revised job descriptions and salary schedule amendments effective July 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Received informational report on city recruitment and retention efforts per state law (5-0)

Planning Commission

General

The City Council will hold a special meeting to review and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General and Non-General Fund Budget and provide direction to staff. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Review, discuss, and provide direction on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General and Non-General Fund Budget

The City Council held a workshop to review and discuss the proposed General and Non-General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Following the presentation by Finance Director Moreno, the Council provided direction to staff regarding the proposal.

• Approved agenda as posted (3-0)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on annual reviews of development agreements for five cannabis businesses and consider adopting a Water Shortage Contingency Plan and Joint Urban Water Management Plan. Consent items include a $3.46 million road construction contract and a $2.48 million amendment for police dictation services. The council will also authorize a special election for Community Facilities District 2 Annexation 41 and enter closed session to appoint a city manager.

• Awarding $3,462,283.50 road contract to Granite Construction for improvements on E. Linwood Ave, Rosewood Dr, Baywood Ln, Rockwood Ave
• Approving $2,477,404.52 amendment to Axon Enterprises agreement for police dictation services
• Public hearing on adopting City of Turlock Water Shortage Contingency Plan and 2025 Joint Urban Water Management Plan
• Calling special mail-ballot election for Community Facilities District 2 Annexation 41 at 1143 9th Street
• Authorizing construction bids for Phase 1 of citywide water meter replacement project

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including roadway improvements on E. Linwood Avenue and Rosewood Drive. Additional actions included confirming the appointment of the City Clerk and approving multiple development agreement reviews.

• Approved El Paseo sewer line replacement completion (5-0)
• Approved TDA transit claim to StanCOG (5-0)
• Approved Axon Enterprises dictation services contract amendment (5-0)
• Authorized water system contaminant grant application (5-0)
• Approved police partnership with Stanislaus County tobacco retailer grant (5-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Nichole Fiez as City Clerk (5-0)
• Approved NV5, Inc. construction management amendment for road improvements (5-0)
• Awarded Granite Construction Company contract for roadway improvements (5-0)

City Council

The Turlock City Council will consider several routine items on the Consent Calendar, adopt a resolution with the Stanislaus HOME Consortium, and hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a food truck park at 2400 Fulkerth Road. The meeting also includes a revision of the city’s street tree policy and an action item to update the Measure A Expenditure Policy and add three firefighter positions. A closed‑session will address labor negotiations and public‑service security matters.

• Consent Calendar: approve $8,650,855.60 weekly demands and $60,000 recreation grant
• Approve $87,377.35 additional compensation for secondary clarifier recoating project
• Authorize $85,000 five‑year cost allocation plan with Government Consulting Partners
• Public hearing: conditional use permit 2024‑09 for a food truck park at 2400 Fulkerth Road
• Revise street tree policy and adopt related ordinance amendments to municipal code

The council adopted Resolution No. 2026‑044, denying the appeal and reaffirming the Planning Commission’s denial of Conditional Use Permit 2024‑09 for a food‑truck park at 2400 Fulkerth Road. The motion passed 3‑yes to 2‑no. Several other items were approved, including the consent calendar, various contracts, and fire‑department staffing changes.

• Approved Consent Calendar and $8,650,855.60 weekly demands (5‑0)
• Approved $60,000 Community Events and Activities Grants (5‑0)
• Approved $87,377.35 amendment to Bay Area Coating Consultants design agreement (5‑0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Government Consulting Partners up to $85,000 (5‑0)
• Approved revisions to Fire Battalion Chief job description and salary schedule (5‑0)
• Authorized overhire of one Fire Battalion Chief position effective June 1 2026 (5‑0)
• Denied appeal and affirmed Planning Commission denial of Conditional Use Permit 2024‑09 (3‑2)
• Adopted new Street Tree List and planting/maintenance guidelines (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the City Manager position. This portion of the meeting will take place in closed session.

• Closed session interviews for the appointment of a City Manager

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a time extension for a self-storage facility variance. The body will also conduct annual compliance reviews for five different development agreements and conditional use permits to make recommendations to the City Council.

• Variance 2024-01: One-year time extension for a 48,424 square foot self-storage facility at 2820 Countryside Drive
• Annual review of development agreement for Evergreen Market at 101 E Glenwood Avenue
• Annual review of development agreement for NHC at 3401 W Monte Vista Avenue
• Annual review of development agreement for Perfect Union at 2500 N Golden State Boulevard
• Annual review of development agreements for Fire House at 1601 W Main Street and Plan4Dream Investments LLC at 600 D Street

City Council

The Turlock City Council will consider a series of routine Consent Calendar items, including financial reports, project completions, and several contract approvals. Key decisions include a five‑year ADA paratransit eligibility services agreement with ADARide.com LLC (up to $111,845.40) and multiple engineering and road‑program task orders. The council will also adopt a strategic communications plan and a tentative public‑safety MOU.

• Approve ADARide.com LLC contract for ADA paratransit eligibility services, up to $111,845.40 (Transit)
• Approve task orders with Siegfried Engineering, Inc. for Roads Initiative Program (Measure A – Roads)
• Approve $450,000 PrecisionWorks LLC agreement for sidewalk trip‑hazard removal (Engineering)
• Approve $2,943,000 amendment to Downtown PCE Remediation Project contract with EKI Environment and Water (Regulatory Affairs)
• Adopt the City of Turlock Strategic Communications Plan (Economic Development)

The Turlock City Council adopted an amended consent calendar and accepted weekly financial demands of $6,387,077.87 plus a payroll EFT of $2,570,571.75. It approved the March 2026 Investment and Cash Report totaling $329,352,114.44 and authorized multiple contracts and amendments for road, transit, environmental, and public‑safety projects. All actions were carried unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted amended Consent Calendar (item 8N pulled) – 5/0
• Accepted Weekly demands $6,387,077.87 and Payroll EFT $2,570,571.75 – 5/0
• Accepted Investment and Cash Report for March 2026, $329,352,114.44 – 5/0
• Approved ADARide.com LLC agreement for ADA paratransit services, up to $111,845.40 – 5/0
• Approved Siegfried Engineering task order No. 6 for Roads Program, $308,908.82 – 5/0
• Approved Siegfried Engineering task order No. 7 for Roads Program, $722,045.45 – 5/0
• Approved amendment to EKI Environment & Water agreement for Downtown PCE Remediation, up to $2,943,000 – 5/0
• Approved TMAPS Memorandum of Understanding with appropriations $10,811 and $2,595 – 5/0

Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a grant opportunity for Donnelly Park and hear presentations on community events and activities grant applications. The consent calendar includes approval of the March 11, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Staff update on Donnelly Park Grant Opportunity
• Community Events and Activities Grant Application Presentations
• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2026 regular meeting

The Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission adopted the March 11 minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved $60,000 in grant funding for 2026‑2027 community events and activities, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted March 11 minutes (Consent Calendar) – approved 5/0
• Approved $60,000 grant allocations for community events – approved 5/0
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – approved 5/0

General

The Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee will meet to accept minutes from a January 2026 special meeting and review the quarterly accountability report for January through March 2026. The report ensures proper expenditure of sales tax revenues under the city's 911 safety/emergency medical response measure. No other substantive actions are scheduled.

• Accept minutes from January 21, 2026 special meeting
• Review Measure A quarterly accountability report for 01/01/2026–03/31/2026

City Council

The Turlock City Council will vote on a Consent Calendar that includes several large financial items, such as weekly demand payments totaling over $12 million and contract amendments increasing compensation to $1,013,200. The agenda also contains a resolution to annex property at 1143 9th Street into an existing Community Facilities District, and the adoption of a HOME‑ARP housing policy manual. Additional actions include awarding a $295,746 water‑valve contract and directing remaining ARPA funds for business development.

• Approve weekly demand payments: $1,117,838.76 (Mar 6‑12), $4,253,642.28 (Mar 13‑19), $1,718,644.69 (Mar 20‑26), $4,613,527.60 (Mar 27‑Apr 2), $167,710.49 (Jan 1‑31)
• Amend contract with ABS Direct, Inc. to raise total compensation from $880,000 to $1,013,200
• Annexation No. 41 for 1143 9th Street into Community Facilities District 2
• Award bid to Ace‑High Engineering for Geer Road water‑valve replacement ($295,746.00)
• Adopt HOME‑ARP program policies and procedures manual for the Housing Division

The council approved the agenda and consent calendar, and accepted weekly financial demands totaling $11.8 million. It adopted resolutions for employee health‑insurance agreements, annexation of 1143 9th Street, and the HOME‑ARP housing policies. The council awarded a $295,746 contract to Ace‑High Engineering for the Geer Road water‑valve replacement and approved a CEQA exemption for the project. It also directed $150,000 of ARPA funds to Animal Services and declared intent to consider a reasonable accommodation ordinance.

• Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar, pulling items 8F & 8G (5-0)
• Accepted weekly financial demands totaling $11.8 million (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-036 authorizing employee health‑insurance agreements
• Awarded $295,746 contract to Ace‑High Engineering for Geer Road water‑valve replacement and CEQA exemption (5-0)
• Adopted HOME‑ARP program policies for the Housing Division (5-0)
• Directed $150,000 ARPA funds to Animal Services (5-0)
• Declared intention to consider a reasonable accommodation ordinance (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Turlock Planning Commission will first approve two consent items: acceptance of the March 5, 2026 minutes and waiver of reading ordinances. It will then hold public hearings on three matters: a conditional use permit for the Back Nine Golf simulation facility at 693 N. Golden State Blvd, an appeal of Building Permit No. 25-1123 for exterior stair repairs at 290 N. Thor Street, and an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-07 to raise fence height from 6 ft to 8 ft at the Turlock Public Safety Building. No action is scheduled on the Stanislaus County referral items.

• CUP 26-01: Approval of Back Nine Golf indoor simulator facility at 693 N. Golden State Blvd
• Appeal of Building Permit No. 25-1123 for exterior stair repairs at 290 N. Thor Street
• Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-07 to increase fence height to 8 ft at Turlock Public Safety Building
• Consent Calendar: Accept minutes of the March 5, 2026 regular meeting
• Consent Calendar: Waive reading of all ordinances included in the agenda

The commission adopted the consent calendar unanimously. It granted Conditional Use Permit 2026‑01 for The Back Nine Golf simulation facility with a 6‑0 vote. It denied the appeal of Building Permit #25‑1123, upholding the permit with a 7‑0 vote. An amendment to Conditional Use Permit 2008‑07 for the public‑safety fence was moved but no vote outcome is recorded in the minutes.

• Approved consent calendar (7-0)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit 2026-01 for The Back Nine Golf (6-0)
• Denied appeal of Building Permit #25-1123, upholding the permit (7-0)
• Moved amendment to Conditional Use Permit 2008-07 for fence upgrade (vote not recorded)

City Council

The City Council will consider appointing Katie O. Lucchesi as City Attorney and decide on the future of a fire administrative services agreement with Modesto. The body is also reviewing several city service contracts and a police equipment report.

• Appointment of Katie O. Lucchesi as City Attorney
• Agreement with Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc. for transit plans not to exceed $299,949.15
• Bid award to Ace-High Engineering for Geer Road Water Valves Replacement for $295,746.00
• Agreement with KONE Inc. for elevator maintenance not to exceed $300,000
• Public hearing to review the Annual Military Equipment Report for the Police department

The council adopted the agenda and approved the weekly cash demands of $1,400,386.49 and the February investment report of $329,243,907.43. It also approved several contract amendments, a transit consulting agreement, and a $2,368,699.41 purchase of a fire aerial truck. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
• Approved Weekly Demands $1,400,386.49 (5-0)
• Approved Investment and Cash Report $329,243,907.43 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 19 with NV5 for $59,887.03 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 with Swiftly for $62,942.07 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 with Konica Minolta for up to $700,000 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Nelson\Nygaard Consulting for up to $299,949.15 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of fire aerial truck for $2,368,699.41 (5-0)

Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission will review applications for the Community Events and Activities Grant and discuss whether to set a special meeting to present those grants. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the December 10, 2025 minutes and a staff update on a Donnelly Park grant opportunity. Public comments are allowed on topics within the commission’s jurisdiction.

• Approve minutes from the December 10, 2025 regular commission meeting
• Staff update on Donnelly Park grant opportunity
• Review Community Events and Activities Grant applications
• Discuss and possibly schedule a special meeting for grant presentations

The Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission adopted the consent calendar and approved the December 10, 2025 minutes. It accepted the sub‑committee’s recommendation to invite all 25 community events and activities grant applicants to present. The Commission then scheduled a special meeting for the grant presentations on April 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. All motions passed unanimously (7‑0).

• Adopted Consent Calendar and December 10, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Received recommendation to invite all 25 grant applicants to present (7‑0)
• Scheduled special meeting for grant presentations on April 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several high-value infrastructure contracts and two final readings for ordinances regarding special taxes and zoning. The body is also considering the adoption of reduced capital facilities fees to encourage business growth.

• Agreement with Mountain Cascade, Inc. for $4,895,644 plus a $490,000 contingency for Project No. 23-068
• Audio-visual systems upgrades for City Council Chambers with RTS Solutionz, Inc. for $627,730.30
• Amendment for CCME, Inc. construction management for the Roads Initiative Program for $987,611.75
• Final reading of an ordinance amending Turlock Municipal Code Title 9 (Zoning Ordinance)
• Final reading of an ordinance authorizing special taxes for Community Facilities District No. 3

The council approved the agenda and consent calendar, then approved multiple contracts and amendments including a $987,611.75 road services amendment and a $4.9 M Mountain Cascade agreement. They passed Ordinance 1342‑CS authorizing a special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 3 and Ordinance 1343‑CS amending the zoning code. The council also accepted the Economic Development Strategic Plan (excluding page 43) and adopted reduced capital facilities fees, allocating $500,000 from Fund 120.

• Agenda approved (5‑0)
• Consent calendar adopted (5‑0)
• Approved Amendment No. 7 for Task Order 3A with CCME, Inc., $987,611.75 (no vote recorded)
• Approved agreement with Mountain Cascade, Inc., $4,895,644 plus $490,000 contingency (no vote recorded)
• Ordinance 1342‑CS: levy special taxes for Community Facilities District 3 approved (5‑0)
• Ordinance 1343‑CS: zoning code amendments approved (5‑0)
• Resolution 2026‑028: Economic Development Strategic Plan accepted, excluding page 43 (4‑1)
• Resolution 2026‑029: reduced Capital Facilities Fees adopted, $500,000 allocated (3‑2)

Planning Commission

The Turlock Planning Commission will approve two consent‑calendar motions to accept the February 5, 2026 minutes and to waive reading of all ordinances on the agenda. The commission will hold a public hearing on an amendment to Conditional Use Permit 2016‑08, allowing Get Air Trampoline Park to add 6,935 square feet at 1350 W. Main Street. Staff will also provide informational updates on Stanislaus County referrals, which require no action.

• Accept minutes of the February 5, 2026 regular meeting (Consent Calendar).
• Waive reading of all ordinances included in the agenda (Consent Calendar).
• Public hearing: amendment to Conditional Use Permit 2016‑08 for Get Air Trampoline Park expansion (6,935 sq ft) at 1350 W. Main St.
• Stan­islaus County referrals presented for information only (no action).
• Appeal filing fee $550.00 and continuance request fee $390.00 noted in procedural notices.

The commission waived reading of all ordinances on the agenda, except by title, with a 7‑0 vote. It approved an amendment to Conditional Use Permit 2016‑08 to expand the Get Air Trampoline Park at 1350 W Main Street, also by a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Waived reading of all ordinances on agenda, except by title (7‑0)
• Approved amendment to Conditional Use Permit 2016‑08 for Get Air Trampoline Park expansion (7‑0)
• Accepted minutes of February 5 2026 regular meeting (consent calendar)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting mid-year budget amendments and reducing capital facilities fees to encourage business growth. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a community facilities district tax and updates to the municipal zoning ordinance.

• Microsoft Licensing agreement with Crayon Software Experts LLC not to exceed $600,000.00
• Professional design services agreement with Carollo Engineers not to exceed $300,044.00
• HVAC controls upgrade at Public Safety Facility with Johnson Controls for $93,899.00 plus $9,400.00 contingency
• Public hearing for an ordinance to levy special taxes for Community Facilities District No. 3
• Proposed amendments to Turlock Municipal Code Title 9 (Zoning Ordinance)

The council adopted Resolution 2026-021, annexing new territory to Community Facilities District 3 and authorizing a special tax levy, and then adopted Resolution 2026-022 confirming the annexation results. It also approved a $600,000 Microsoft licensing agreement, a master engineering design services agreement with BKF Engineers, and a $300,044 design services agreement with Carollo Engineers. The council adopted the Consent Calendar and approved amendments to the FY 2025‑2026 budget. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved appointment of Patrick Jensen to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Adopted Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Authorized Microsoft licensing agreement up to $600,000 (5-0)
• Approved master agreement with BKF Engineers for Roads CIP projects (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Carollo Engineers for TRWQCF Primary Flotator Improvements up to $300,044 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-021 annexing territory to Community Facilities District 3 and authorizing special tax levy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-022 confirming annexation results and tax levy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-023 amendments to FY 2025‑2026 budget (5-0)

General

The Turlock City Council will convene a special meeting to consider items on the agenda, including a closed‑session discussion of a public employee resignation, discipline, dismissal, or release, and the appointment of a new City Manager. No other specific decisions or public hearings are listed in the agenda.

• Closed session: public employee resignation/discipline/dismissal/release
• Closed session: appointment of City Manager (discussion only)

The City Council approved the agenda as posted with a unanimous 5-0 vote. The Council voted 3-2 to accept Sue Borrego's resignation from the Interim City Manager position and return her to Deputy City Manager. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Sue Borrego as Interim City Manager, returning her to Deputy City Manager (3-2)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a temporary moratorium on new or expanding tobacco retailer businesses. The body is also deciding on the appointment and employment agreement for an Interim City Manager.

• Public hearing for an urgency ordinance extending a smoke shop moratorium for 10 months and 15 days
• Appointment and employment agreement for Gary Hampton as Interim City Manager
• Agreement with Turlock Umpire Group for adult softball officiating services not to exceed $250,000
• Acceptance of $58,845.00 in grant funds from Turlock Irrigation District for City Project 23-042
• Amendment No. 18 for NV5, Inc. construction management services in the amount of $56,008.94

The City Council approved an urgency ordinance extending the temporary moratorium on new, relocated, or expanded tobacco retailer (smoke shop) businesses for ten months and fifteen days, effective immediately. The council also adopted the consent calendar, authorized up to $2.5 million for fleet vehicle purchases, approved several road and sidewalk contracts, accepted a $58,845 grant for Montana Park, and appointed Gary Hampton as interim city manager. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved Ordinance 1341‑CS extending tobacco retailer moratorium (5/0)
• Adopted Consent Calendar, approving $4,549,108.06 weekly demands and Oct 2025 payroll EFT (5/0)
• Authorized fleet vehicle purchases up to $2,500,000 (Resolution 2026‑016) (5/0)
• Approved Amendment No. 18 with NV5, Inc. for $56,008.94 road services (5/0)
• Approved sidewalk hazard removal contracts with United Pavement Maintenance and Joe's Landscaping, each up to $1,000,000 (5/0)
• Approved public artwork for Turlock SWAT Association (5/0)
• Authorized acceptance of $58,845 grant from Turlock Irrigation District for Montana Park (5/0)
• Appointed Gary Hampton as interim city manager (Resolution 2026‑019) (5/0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider recommendations to amend Title 9 of the Turlock Municipal Code. One amendment (OA 2026-01) addresses sections on Family Day Care Homes, nonconforming structures, and permit administration. The second amendment (OA 2026-02) adds an article for smoke shops and revises related use classifications. Consent calendar items to accept prior meeting minutes and waive reading of ordinances will also be approved.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Amendment 2026-01 (OA 2026-01) to modify Title 9 sections on Family Day Care Home, Nonconforming Structures, and Administration
• Public hearing on Ordinance Amendment 2026-02 (OA 2026-02) to add Article 9 for Smoke Shops and amend use classifications in Title 9
• Consent Calendar: Motion to accept the minutes of the January 15, 2026 special meeting
• Consent Calendar: Motion to waive reading of all ordinances included in the agenda
• Scheduled matter: Stanislaus County referrals presented for information only (no action)

The commission voted unanimously to recommend the City Council approve Ordinance Amendment 2026-02, which creates zoning rules for smoke shops. It also approved Ordinance Amendment 2026-01, updating codes for family day‑care, nonconforming structures and permits, and adopted the consent calendar. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous voice vote.

• Approved consent calendar (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance Amendment 2026-01 – updates to family day‑care, nonconforming structures and permits (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance Amendment 2026-02 – establishes zoning regulations for smoke shops (7-0)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Turlock City Council will consider routine consent calendar items, including financial reports and equipment contracts, and will vote on several action items such as reduced capital fees, a water meter purchase, and the sale of two properties.

• Accepting weekly demands totaling $7,754,830.05
• Authorizing a five-year banking services contract with WestAmerica Bank up to $300,000 annually
• Approving Reduced Capital Facilities Fees to promote business growth
• Authorizing the sale of properties at 537 Birchwood Way and 591 Birchwood Way
• Awarding a contract with Badger Meter for water meters for $6,218,334.28

The Turlock City Council approved a five‑year banking services contract with WestAmerica Bank and allocated $300,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act to continue the Legacy Health Endowment Person‑Centered Care program. It also authorized the sale of two city parcels on Birchwood Way to Great Valley Housing Development Corporation for $420,000 and $410,000. Additional approvals included a water‑meter purchase contract, a traffic‑control device rental agreement, and a speed‑lump project at Berkeley Roundabouts.

• Approved five‑year banking services contract with WestAmerica Bank, up to $300,000 annually (5‑0)
• Approved $300,000 Legacy Health Endowment agreement for Person‑Centered Care (4‑1)
• Approved Measure A Annual Accountability Report for FY 2024‑2025 (4‑0)
• Approved sale of 573 Birchwood Way to Great Valley Housing Development Corp for $420,000 (4‑0)
• Approved sale of 591 Birchwood Way to Great Valley Housing Development Corp for $410,000 (4‑0)
• Approved Badger Meter water‑meter purchase contract up to $6,218,334.28 (4‑0)
• Approved Safe‑T‑Lite rental agreement for traffic‑control devices, up to $300,000
• Approved Dynamic Pavement bid for speed‑lumps at Berkeley Roundabouts, $25,472 plus $4,000 contingency (4‑0)

General

The Turlock Community Block Grant Selection Committee will hear presentations for six grant applications: Project Sentinel, We Care Program – Turlock, Family Promise, United Samaritans Foundation, City of Turlock Public Works Recreation, and Healthy Alternative to Violent Environments (HAVEN). The committee may discuss and decide on award recommendations. Public members may address the committee for up to three minutes on any agenda item.

• Project Sentinel grant application presentation
• We Care Program – Turlock grant application presentation
• Family Promise grant application presentation
• United Samaritans Foundation grant application presentation
• City of Turlock Public Works Recreation grant application presentation

General

The City Council will meet for a special session to conduct business in closed session. The primary focus is the appointment and interviewing of a City Attorney.

• Closed session for City Attorney interviews
• Closed session regarding public employee resignation, discipline, dismissal, or release

The council approved the agenda as posted with a 5‑0 vote. No public comments were received. Closed‑session items were discussed but no reports were presented. The meeting was adjourned at 3:56 PM.

• Approved agenda as posted (5-0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (no vote)

Measure A Committee

The Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee will meet to review the quarterly accountability report for the period of July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The committee will evaluate expenditures of tax revenues related to 911 safety, emergency medical response, and community services.

• Review of Measure A Quarterly Accountability Report (07/01/2025 - 12/31/2025)
• Approval of minutes from the November 12, 2025 special meeting

The Measure A Citizen's Oversight Committee accepted the minutes from the 11/12/2025 meeting. It also accepted the Measure A Quarterly Accountability Report covering July 1 2025 to December 31 2025. Both motions were carried unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No public comments were received.

• Accepted minutes of 11/12/2025 meeting (3-0)
• Accepted Measure A accountability report 07/01/2025‑12/31/2025 (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Turlock Planning Commission will consider a request to modify an approved Adult Day Care Center project, including site layout changes and a new security gate. The agenda also includes the approval of prior meeting minutes and a public hearing on an ordinance amendment.

• Accepting minutes from November 6 and December 4, 2025
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 2025-01 for Adult Day Care Center
• Staff request to continue Ordinance Amendment 2026-01 to February 5, 2026
• Waiving reading of ordinances on the Consent Calendar
• Public participation allowed on any agenda item

The commission elected Commissioner Anderson as Chair and Commissioner Deol as Vice Chair, each by a 7‑0 vote. It waived reading of all agenda ordinances by title (7‑0). The commission approved a CEQA exemption for the Conditional Use Permit 2025‑01 amendment (6‑0). It also moved to continue Ordinance Amendment OA 2026‑01 to the February 5 meeting (7‑0).

• Elected Planning Commission Chair Anderson (7‑0)
• Elected Vice Chair Deol (7‑0)
• Waived reading of all ordinances by title (7‑0)
• Approved CEQA exemption for Conditional Use Permit 2025‑01 amendment (6‑0)
• Continued Ordinance Amendment OA 2026‑01 to Feb 5, 2026 meeting (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

General

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the position of City Attorney during a closed session.

• Closed session interviews for City Attorney appointment

The council approved the agenda as posted, with a motion by Vice Mayor Monez and a second by Councilmember Abram. The vote was 5‑0 in favor. No other actions or reports were recorded in the closed session. The meeting adjourned at 6:31 PM.

• Approved agenda as posted (5-0)

City Council

The Turlock City Council will vote on an urgency ordinance that would immediately impose a moratorium on new tobacco retailer establishments, relocations, and expansions. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar approvals for payroll payments, contracts for road projects, a police shooting‑range equipment purchase, and a public hearing on annexing a parcel at 2831 N. Walnut Road. Final readings of two municipal‑code amendments and several other agreements will be considered.

• Urgency ordinance creating a temporary moratorium on new tobacco retailer businesses (City Attorney’s Office and Police Department)
• Approval of $6,127,005 contract with Agee Construction for Roads Program Project No. 23‑068
• Purchase of outdoor shooting‑range equipment from Action Target for the Police Department
• Public hearing on annexation of parcel 2831 N. Walnut Road into Community Facilities District No. 2
• Consent calendar items including $14,677,735.39 payroll EFT payments and other routine approvals

General

The Turlock City Council will conduct a closed‑session meeting to interview applicants for the City Attorney position. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, agenda approval, and public comment on listed agenda topics. No other decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Closed session interview for City Attorney (public employee appointment)
• Call to order and roll call
• Approval of agenda as posted or amended
• Public participation limited to agenda items

Planning Commission