Turlock public meetings in 2025
32 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission will meet to approve consent calendar items and consider a public hearing to rename Signh Walkway or Donnely Park and a Public Artwork Permit Application for the Public Safety Facility.
- Accepting minutes from September 10 and October 1, 2025
- Considering renaming Signh Walkway or Donnely Park
- Considering a Public Artwork Permit Application for the Public Safety Facility
The commission adopted the consent calendar, accepting the September 10 and October 1 board meeting minutes (6/0). It denied a request to rename Singh Walkway or Donnelly Park (6/0). It approved a public artwork permit for 244 N Broadway at the Public Safety Facility (6/0). No public comments were received on any item.
- Adopted consent calendar, including acceptance of September 10 and October 1 minutes (6/0)
- Denied request to rename Singh Walkway or Donnelly Park (6/0)
- Approved public artwork permit for 244 N Broadway, Public Safety Facility (6/0)
City Council
The Turlock City Council will consider a range of routine items on the Consent Calendar, several public hearings on ordinances and annexations, and multiple action items including budget amendments and contract approvals. Key decisions include a $974,589 purchase agreement for enterprise permitting and licensing software from Tyler Technologies and a $350,950 contract for a sanitary sewer main replacement. The council will also adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code and review several development agreements.
- Approve $974,589 purchase agreement for enterprise permitting software (Information Technology)
- Approve $350,950 contract with Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities for El Paseo sanitary sewer main replacement (Engineering)
- Accept weekly demands of $4,617,630.15 for November 7‑27, 2025 (Finance)
- Approve $44,970.20 amendment for construction management services (Roads Program)
- Approve $100,000 contract for portable fire extinguisher inspections (Fleet Services)
The Turlock City Council approved several commission appointments, adopted the 2026 meeting calendar, and accepted $4,617,630.15 in weekly demands. It also approved multiple contracts, including a $350,950 award for the El Paseo Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement with a CEQA exemption, and adopted an ordinance amending the procurement code. Additionally, the council declared its intention to order Annexation No. 40 for 2831 N. Walnut Road.
- Approved appointment of Pam Franco to Measure L Citizens Oversight Committee (4-0)
- Approved appointments of Brent Bohlender, Michael Casale, Shehu Hassan to Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission (4-0)
- Approved appointments of Allison Jeffrey, Dejeune Shelton, Ron Bridegroom, Lupe Aguilera, Nathan Corey Higgins to Community Block Grant Selection Committee (4-0)
- Adopted Consent Calendar (4-0)
- Accepted weekly demands of $4,617,630.15 for Nov 7‑27 2025
- Approved $350,950 contract with Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities for El Paseo Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement and CEQA exemption
- Approved amendment to municipal code procurement system (4-0)
- Declared intention to order Annexation No. 40 for 2831 N. Walnut Road
Planning Commission
The Turlock Planning Commission will approve two consent‑calendar items: acceptance of the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes and waiving reading of all ordinances on the agenda. The commission will hold a public hearing on a request to extend the development timeline for the Staybridge Suites hotel at 2931 Sun Valley Court by one year. An informational update on Stanislaus County referrals will be presented, but no action will be taken on those items.
- Accept minutes of the November 6, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
- Waive reading of all ordinances included in the agenda
- Public hearing: one‑year time extension request for the 88‑room, 4‑story Staybridge Suites hotel (78,450 sq ft) at 2931 Sun Valley Court
- Information update on Stanislaus County referrals (informational only)
- Appeal filing fee $550.00 and continuance request filing fee $390.00
The Planning Commission voted 5‑0 to categorically exempt Conditional Use Permit 2023‑02 from CEQA and to grant a one‑year time extension for the project. It also approved waiving the reading of all ordinances on the agenda, except by title, by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous voice vote.
- Approved CEQA categorical exemption and one-year extension for Conditional Use Permit 2023‑02 (5‑0)
- Approved waiving reading of all ordinances on the agenda, except by title (5‑0)
- Adjourned meeting by unanimous voice vote
City Council
The Turlock City Council will consider several contracts and appropriations, including funding for helmet cameras, a water‑management plan, and IT services. Items on the consent calendar cover routine approvals such as payroll, a trench‑repair contract, and a software purchase. The council will also adopt a procurement manual amendment and approve a master‑plan study for unincorporated islands.
- Approve $299,399 ARPA grant and agreement with QWAKE Technologies for helmet camera equipment, software, and training (Fire)
- Approve $454,769 REAP 2.0 funds and contract with Dyett & Bhatia and Professional Planners for master plan and zoning updates for seven unincorporated county islands (Development Services)
- Award $155,011 contract to Machado and Sons Construction for city utility trench repair (Engineering)
- Approve $290,510 contract change order with SoCal Pacific Construction for secondary clarifier recoating (Engineering)
- Adopt procurement manual amendment to update the city's purchasing system (Finance)
The council adopted a new procurement manual and began an ordinance to update the city's purchasing system. It approved several contracts and appropriations, including a trench‑repair contract, a backup‑software renewal, and a Microsoft 365 services agreement. The council also authorized a water‑management MOU, increased the partnership incentive grant, and allocated ARPA funds for helmet cameras.
- Approved $299,399 ARPA appropriation for helmet camera equipment (Resolution 2025-195) (3-1 vote)
- Adopted the Procurement Manual and gave first reading to ordinance amending Municipal Code Title 2, Chapter 7 (4-0 vote)
- Awarded $155,011 contract to Machado and Sons for City Utility Trench Repair 2025 and appropriated $53,000 (Resolution 2025-193) (4-0 vote)
- Approved Contract Change Order No. 2 with SoCal Pacific Construction, raising total to $290,510 for Secondary Clarifier No. 4 recoating (4-0 vote)
- Authorized Interim City Manager to execute MOU with Stanislaus Regional Water Authority for Joint 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (4-0 vote)
- Approved renewal of backup software support with Savant Solutions up to $61,908.55 (4-0 vote)
- Approved $186,000 three‑year Microsoft 365 support agreement with Solid Networks Inc. (4-0 vote)
- Increased Turlock Partnership Incentive Program grant from $1,000 to $3,500 (4-0 vote)
Measure A Committee
The Measure A Citizen’s Oversight Committee will consider three agenda items. First, it will vote to accept the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. Second, it will review and accept the quarterly accountability report covering July 1 – September 30 2025. Third, it will review and accept the annual accountability report for fiscal year 2024‑2025.
- Accept minutes of the Regular Measure A Committee meeting held on 07/16/2025
- Accept Measure A Quarterly Accountability Report dated 07/01/2025‑09/30/2025
- Accept Measure A Annual Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2024‑2025
The Measure A Citizen's Oversight Committee met on November 12, 2025. The committee approved the minutes of the July 16, 2025 meeting, accepted the quarterly accountability report for July‑September 2025, and accepted the annual accountability report for fiscal year 2024‑2025. All three motions were made by Vice Chair Franco, seconded by Member Lynch, and passed unanimously 4‑0.
- Approved acceptance of July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved acceptance of Measure A Quarterly Accountability Report (07/01/2025‑09/30/2025) (4-0)
- Approved acceptance of Measure A Annual Accountability Report FY 2024‑2025 (4-0)
General
The City Council will meet to decide on a construction bid for property maintenance and to discuss modifying signing authority limits for the City Manager and Interim City Manager.
- Bid award to New Century Construction and Consulting, Inc. for $36,390.00 plus a $5,458.00 contingency ($41,848.00 total) for repairs at 591 Birchwood Way
- Proposed modification of signing authority limits for the City Manager and Interim City Manager
The council voted 4‑0 to award a $36,390 contract (with a $5,458 contingency) to New Century Construction & Consulting, Inc. for maintenance and repair of 591 Birchwood Way, totaling $41,848. The council also voted 4‑0 to adopt Resolution No. 2025‑192, modifying signing‑authority limits for the City Manager and Interim City Manager.
- Approved $41,848 contract with New Century Construction & Consulting, Inc. for 591 Birchwood Way (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025‑192 to modify City Manager and Interim City Manager signing authority (4-0)
City Council
The Turlock City Council will vote on a range of items, including budget approvals, procurement orders, annexation intentions, and transit safety plans. It will adopt revised safety and asset‑management plans for the public transportation system and authorize equipment purchases for police and fire departments. The council will also award a $141,400 contract to renovate the Senior Center and Marty Yerby Recreational Facility.
- Accept weekly demands totaling $3,431,303.63 and related financial reports
- Purchase a zero‑turn ride‑on lawnmower for up to $34,120.91
- Intent to order annexation of 1601 W. Monte Vista Ave, 3201 Four Seasons Drive, and 3130 E. Tuolumne Road
- Adopt revised Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan for FY 2025‑2026
- Award $141,400 contract to New Century Construction & Consulting for Senior Center and Marty Yerby Recreational Facility renovations
The council approved the consent calendar and a purchase of a zero‑turn lawnmower. It adopted a resolution to annex three properties at 1601 W. Monte Vista Ave, 3201 Four Seasons Drive and 3130 E. Tuolumne Road into Community Facilities District No. 2. The council also adopted revised transit safety and asset management plans, authorized 9‑1‑1 system funding, and passed ordinances updating public‑works contracts and adopting the 2025 California Fire Code.
- Approved Consent Calendar (5/0)
- Approved purchase of one zero‑turn, ride‑on lawnmower up to $34,120.91
- Approved Resolution 2025-189: Intention to annex three properties into Community Facilities District No. 2
- Adopted revised Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan for FY 2025‑2026
- Adopted revised Transit Asset Management Plan for FY 2025‑2026
- Authorized Interim City Manager to sign documents for upgraded 9‑1‑1 system funding
- Approved Ordinance 1335‑CS amending Public Works Contracts (5/0)
- Approved Ordinance 1336‑CS adopting the 2025 California Fire Code (5/0)
Measure A Committee
The October 15, 2025 Measure A Committee meeting was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The next meeting's agenda will be posted later.
City Council
The City Council will decide on several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including a contract for John Lazar Park. The body will also hold public hearings regarding the 2025 California Fire Code, construction bid thresholds, and a property annexation.
- Contract for construction of John Lazar Park (Project No. 21-043) for $1,471,840.18
- Purchase of three Ford Explorer Active SUVs for Turlock Police Department not to exceed $149,291.01
- Upfitting a City-owned van as an Unmanned Aerial Systems vehicle for $135,214.46
- Proposed annexation of 300 N. Soderquist Road into Community Facilities District No. 2
- Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code with local modifications
The council adopted a special mailed‑ballot election and declared its results, formally annexing 300 N. Soderquist Road into Community Facilities District No. 2. They also approved several contracts, including three police SUVs ($149,291.01) and a sewer system management plan. All items passed unanimously (5‑0) except the John Lazar Park project, where one member abstained.
- Approved annexation of 300 N. Soderquist Rd into Community Facilities District No. 2 (5‑0)
- Approved special mailed‑ballot election and declared results for annexation (5‑0)
- Approved purchase of three Ford Explorer Active SUVs for police ($149,291.01) (5‑0)
- Approved upfitting a city van as an Unmanned Aerial Systems vehicle ($135,214.46) (5‑0)
- Approved Sewer System Management Plan (Resolution 2025‑182) (5‑0)
- Approved amendment to Roads Initiative Task Order with NV5 ($62,502.92) (5‑0)
- Approved contract with Talkington Inc. to refinish bus maintenance shop floor ($46,000) (5‑0)
- Approved $34,730 contract for maintenance at 591 Birchwood Way (5‑0)
City Council
The Turlock City Council will consider routine consent‑calendar items and several public‑hearing proposals. Key decisions include approving vehicle purchases for the police department, a UAS vehicle conversion, and a contract for the John Lazar Park project. The council will also act on a proposed annexation of 300 N. Soderquist Road and adopt updated fire and construction codes.
- Approve purchase of three Ford Explorer SUVs for Police Department, up to $149,291.01
- Approve upfit of a City van as an Unmanned Aerial Systems vehicle, up to $135,214.46
- Approve agreement with Talkington Inc. to refinish bus maintenance shop floor, up to $46,000.00
- Approve amendment to Roads Initiative contract with NV5, Inc., $62,502.92
- Award $1,471,840.18 contract to Taylor Backhoe Service for John Lazar Park construction
The council approved a special mailed‑ballot election and declared its results, annexing 300 N. Soderquist Road into Community Facilities District No. 2. It also approved several contracts and ordinance updates, including three police SUVs, a UAS vehicle upgrade, and revisions to massage establishment and construction bid regulations.
- Approved Resolution 2025-184 calling a special mailed‑ballot election for annexation of 300 N. Soderquist Road (5/0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-185 declaring election results and ordering annexation (5/0)
- Approved purchase of three Ford Explorer Active SUVs for police department, up to $149,291.01 (5/0)
- Approved upfit of a city‑owned van into an Unmanned Aerial Systems vehicle, up to $135,214.46 (5/0)
- Approved Ordinance 1344‑CS repealing and replacing massage establishment regulations (5/0)
- Approved First Reading of Ordinance 13XX‑CS updating construction bid thresholds (5/0)
- Approved award and agreement with Taylor Backhoe Service for John Lazar Park construction, $1,471,840.18 plus 10% contingency (4/0, Abram abstained)
- Approved adoption of the Sewer System Management Plan (5/0)
Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission
The Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission will consider the Community Events and Activities Grant awards. The grants total $7,000 and are funded through the Tourism Fund for recreation. The commission will vote on allocating these funds to eligible community projects.
- Community Events and Activities Grant awards totaling $7,000 via the Tourism Fund (Recreation)
The commission elected Commissioner Holly as Chair Pro Tem with a 4‑0 vote. It approved five grant awards totaling $7,000 to local organizations, each with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a 4‑0 vote.
- Elected Holly as Chair Pro Tem (4-0)
- Approved $2,000 grant to Turlock Mom’s Club (4-0)
- Approved $1,250 grant to Turlock Senior Citizens – Dinner Series (4-0)
- Approved $1,250 grant to Turlock Senior Citizens – Open House (4-0)
- Approved $1,250 grant to Assyrian United Organization of California – Nineveh Night (4-0)
- Approved $1,250 grant to Assyrian United Organization of California – Ishtar Night (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
City Council
The Turlock City Council will consider several routine items and a few major actions. Key decisions include approving a $7,304,464 contract with Dirt Dynasty, Inc. for a roads program project and authorizing a $49,666 on‑call SCADA support agreement. The council will also adopt a new audiovisual equipment purchase for the Emergency Operations Center and adopt amended personnel system rules.
- Approve award to Dirt Dynasty, Inc. for “Siegfried Task Order 2” roads project – $7,304,464.00
- Approve on‑call SCADA programming support with Carollo Engineers, Inc. – up to $49,666
- Approve purchase of audiovisual/technology equipment for Emergency Operations Center – up to $176,305.42
- Adopt amended personnel system rules and regulations
- Approve agreement with WFG National Title Insurance for real‑estate services – up to $150,000
The Turlock City Council adopted the consent calendar and approved multiple financial items, including weekly demands and investment reports. It awarded a $7,304,464 contract to Dirt Dynasty, Inc. for road construction and approved several other agreements and project completions. The council also approved the FY 2024‑2025 performance report, a SCADA support contract, audiovisual equipment for the Emergency Operations Center, and the first reading of a massage‑establishment ordinance.
- Adopted Consent Calendar (unanimous 5/0)
- Approved $7,304,464 road construction contract with Dirt Dynasty, Inc. (Resolution 2025-179)
- Approved $49,666 on‑call SCADA programming support with Carollo Engineers (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of audiovisual equipment for Emergency Operations Center up to $176,305.42 (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2024‑2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (Resolution 2025-180) (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of ordinance 13XX‑CS updating massage establishment regulations (unanimous)
- Approved financial payments totaling $319,914,680.04 plus weekly demands and EFT payments (unanimous)
- Approved notice of completion for City Project No. 23‑068 (Roads Program) (unanimous)
City Council
The Turlock City Council will consider a Consent Calendar that includes accepting weekly demands of $9,907,074.33 and several procurement contracts for vehicles, equipment, and services. The meeting also includes a public hearing to approve the FY 2024‑2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for HUD. Action items involve awarding a $272,000 roof and HVAC replacement contract for the Senior Center and rejecting all bids for other senior center and Marty Yerby facility renovations.
- Accept weekly demands of $9,907,074.33 and EFT payments of $202,852.43
- Award $287,800 contract to Barth Roofing for Water Quality Control Admin Building reroof
- Purchase five Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles up to $319,381.16
- Approve $272,000 contract with Pacific Polymers for Senior Center roof and HVAC replacement
- Reject all bids for Senior Center and Marty Yerby Recreational Facility renovations
The council adopted the consent calendar and accepted weekly fiscal demands of $9,907,074.33 plus EFT payments of $202,852.43. It approved multiple procurement contracts, including a $750,000 agreement for biosolids disposal, a $287,800 roof reroof for the Water Quality Control admin building, and purchases of police and utility vehicles. The council also approved the senior‑center roof and HVAC replacement contract for $272,000.
- Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
- Accepted weekly demands of $9,907,074.33 and EFT payments of $202,852.43 (Approved)
- Awarded bid to Barth Roofing Company for Water Quality Control Admin Building reroof, $287,800 (Approved)
- Awarded bid to Champion Industrial Contractors for Raw Sewage Pump Station #1 AC replacement, $29,325 (Approved)
- Approved purchase of five Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles, up to $319,381.16 (Approved)
- Approved purchase of four Agricultural Mower Tractors, up to $161,794.92 (Approved)
- Approved biosolids disposal agreement with Jim Brisco Enterprises, up to $750,000 (Approved)
- Approved senior‑center roof & HVAC replacement contract with Pacific Polymers, $272,000 (5-0)
City Council
The Turlock City Council will vote on resolutions to sell three city‑owned properties—570 Jason Drive, 1827 Shadow Park Drive, and 2065 Cody Court—to income‑eligible first‑time homebuyers through a lottery system. The meeting also includes routine consent calendar items, a safety services contract up to $450,000, and updates to housing and fee policies.
- Resolution: Sale of 570 Jason Drive to an income‑eligible first‑time homebuyer (lottery)
- Resolution: Sale of 1827 Shadow Park Drive to an income‑eligible first‑time homebuyer (lottery)
- Resolution: Sale of 2065 Cody Court to an income‑eligible first‑time homebuyer (lottery)
- Resolution: Approve $450,000 Safety Center contract for three‑year safety management services
- Resolution: Update cost‑recovery percentages and fee schedule for City services
The council adopted the consent calendar and approved the city’s weekly financial demands of $3,877,074.20 along with a cash report of $316,336,183.01. It also approved a three‑year safety management services contract worth up to $450,000 and updated the user‑fee schedule for city services. Most notably, the council authorized the sale of three city‑owned properties—570 Jason Drive, 1827 Shadow Park Drive, and 2065 Cody Court—to income‑eligible first‑time homebuyers through a lottery, and approved the related resolutions.
- Approved agenda as posted (5‑0)
- Adopted consent calendar (5‑0)
- Approved weekly financial demands $3,877,074.20 and cash report $316,336,183.01 (5‑0)
- Approved $450,000 safety management services contract, City Contract No. 2026-023 (5‑0)
- Approved amendment to Joint Powers Agreement of Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority (5‑0)
- Approved updated user‑fee schedule for city services (5‑0)
- Authorized sale of three city‑owned properties to income‑eligible first‑time homebuyers via lottery (Resolutions 2025‑170‑172) (5‑0)
- Approved Ordinance 1333‑CS adding municipal code Title 3, Chapter 3‑9, Article 9 (5‑0)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the formation of Community Facilities District No. 3 and the annexation of properties on Flower Street and N. Soderquist Road. The body will also review several contracts for downtown remediation, cannabis regulation, and housing rehabilitation.
- Proposed annexation of 905 Flower Street and 300 N. Soderquist Road into CFD No. 2
- Formation of Community Facilities District No. 3 (Maintenance Services) to fund ongoing services
- Contract with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. for Downtown PCE Remediation Project not to exceed $1,746,000
- Housing rehabilitation agreements for 2065 Cody Court ($157,687), 1827 Shadow Park Drive ($81,035), and 573 Birchwood Way ($60,514.50)
- Amendment to increase contract with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates from $100,000 to $230,000 for cannabis regulation services
The council approved several contracts and agreements, including a $1.746 million contract for the Downtown PCE Remediation Project and a $98,000 data‑integration software deal. It also increased the cannabis‑services contract ceiling to $230,000, reappointed a citizen‑oversight member, adopted the consent calendar, and created Community Facilities District No. 3 with an annual levy. Additionally, the annexation of 905 Flower Street into Community Facilities District No. 2 was approved.
- Approved $1,746,000 contract with EK! Environment & Water, Inc. for Downtown PCE Remediation (Resolution No. 2025-151, 3‑0)
- Authorized $98,000 data‑integration software agreement with Peregrine (Resolution No. 2025-148, 3‑0)
- Approved $48,058 contract with Cloudburst Consulting Group for HOME‑ARP policies (Resolution No. 2025-149, 3‑0)
- Increased cannabis‑regulation services contract limit to $230,000 (Resolution No. 2025-150, 3‑0)
- Reappointed Patrick Shields to Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee (3‑0)
- Adopted the Consent Calendar (3‑0)
- Created Community Facilities District No. 3 and approved its annual levy (Resolutions No. 2025-147 & 2025-156, 3‑0)
- Approved annexation of 905 Flower Street into Community Facilities District No. 2 (Resolution No. 2022-155, 3‑0)
City Council
The Turlock City Council will consider a Consent Calendar covering routine items such as weekly demand payments, minutes, a grant MOU, assessment levy resolutions, and contract approvals. A final ordinance will repeal and replace the vendor chapter of the municipal code to regulate itinerant vendors. Public hearings and action items include approving the updated five‑year Capital Improvement Program, several inter‑agency agreements, and funding for cybersecurity and fire‑engine transfers.
- Accept weekly demand payments of $1,983,425.86 (June 27‑July 3) and $2,080,514.66 (July 4‑10)
- Approve Amendment No. 5 for Task Order No. 5 with Provost & Pritchard Engineering for $151,155 under Measure L
- Allocate up to $350,000 from ARPA fund 119 for network firewall and cybersecurity upgrades
- Ordinance repealing and replacing vendor chapter to create regulations for itinerant vendors
- Approve updated five‑year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2025‑26 through 2029‑30
The council approved the updated five‑year Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2025‑26 through 2029‑30. It also adopted Ordinance 1332‑CS revising vendor regulations, approved multiple contracts, grant allocations, and fire‑engine transfers, and authorized assessment‑district levy items. Consent items 8E and 8F were adopted after Councilmember Abram and Mayor Bublak recused themselves.
- Approved Ordinance 1332‑CS updating vendor regulations (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑141 updating five‑year Capital Improvement Program (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑139 engineering design services contract for $151,155 (no vote recorded)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑140 ARPA cybersecurity funds up to $350,000 (no vote recorded)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑138 Community Events and Activities Grants totaling $53,000 (no vote recorded)
- Approved Consent item 8E (Resolution 2025‑146) – assessment levy hearing (3‑0)
- Approved Consent item 8F (Resolution 2025‑137) – assessment levy hearing (3‑0)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑144 fire engine Type 1 transfer (5‑0)
General
The Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee will consider two actions: accepting the minutes from the special meeting held on May 21, 2025, and adopting the quarterly accountability report covering April 1 to June 30, 2025. The report details expenditures of tax revenues received under City Ordinance No. 1281‑CS. No other items are slated for decision at this meeting.
- Accept minutes of the Special Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee meeting of 05/21/2025
- Accept the Measure A Quarterly Accountability Report dated 04/01/2025‑06/30/2025
The Measure A Citizen's Oversight Committee accepted the minutes of the May 21, 2025 meeting with a 3‑1 vote (one abstention). It then approved the Measure A Quarterly Accountability Report covering April 1 – June 30 2025 with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. No other actions were taken; members suggested website updates for road work information and the report’s pie chart for future consideration.
- Accepted minutes of 05/21/2025 meeting (3‑1, Borba abstained)
- Approved Measure A Quarterly Accountability Report 04/01‑06/30/2025 (4‑0)
City Council
The City Council will discuss updating regulations for door-to-door and sidewalk vendors and the dissolution of a benefit assessment district. The body is also considering updates to first-time homebuyer financing and various city infrastructure contracts.
- Proposed ordinance to replace Chapter 5-17 (Vendors) with a new framework for itinerant vendors
- Proposed dissolution of Victoria Estates Landscaping, Lighting, and Street Maintenance Benefit Assessment District with reimbursements up to $23,300
- Authorization for the Interim City Manager to sign up to $100,000 for first-time homebuyer and housing rehabilitation loans
- Contract with Creative Property Renewal, Inc for $141,205.00 for Fire Station No. 31 SCBA Compressor Room
- Contract with NV5, Inc. for $98,219.92 for Roads Initiative Program construction management
The council adopted Ordinance 13XX‑CS, repealing the existing vendor chapter and establishing rules for itinerant vendors, with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the dissolution of the Victoria Estates Landscaping Benefit Assessment District and related reimbursements, adopted a new First Time Homebuyer Secondary Financing Program policy, and authorized up to $100,000 for first‑time homebuyer and rehabilitation loans. Additional approvals included contracts for road construction services, fleet lubricants, and a CEQA exemption for a fire‑station project.
- Approved Ordinance 13XX‑CS repealing and replacing vendor code (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution No.2025‑132 and No.2025‑133 dissolving Victoria Estates Landscaping District and reimbursing owners up to $23,300 (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution No.2025‑135 adopting updated First Time Homebuyer Secondary Financing Program policy (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution No.2025‑136 authorizing Interim City Manager to sign up to $100,000 for homebuyer and rehabilitation loans (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution No.2025‑129 amending Task Order No.7 with NV5, Inc. for road construction services ($98,219.92)
- Approved Resolution No.2025‑130 agreement with Safety‑Kleen Systems, Inc. for lubricating oil ($45,000)
- Approved Resolution No.2025‑131 CEQA exemption and agreement with Creative Property Renewal, Inc. for Fire Station No.31 project ($141,205.00 plus $14,120.50 contingency)
- Approved weekly demand payments of $2,019,243.47 (June 13‑19) and $770,356.79 (June 20‑26)
City Council
The Turlock City Council will consider a series of consent‑calendar items and resolutions, including multiple insurance payments, a vehicle purchase, a health plan amendment, and an annexation proposal. A major item is the approval of a contract up to $4,000,000 with Univar Solutions USA for Sodium Hypochlorite supply to the Municipal Services Department. Other actions include authorizing insurance renewals totaling $2,882,828 and adopting a ten‑year solid‑waste memorandum with Stanislaus County.
- Approve a contract (City Contract No. 2026-010) with Univar Solutions USA for Sodium Hypochlorite, not to exceed $4,000,000 for the Municipal Services Department
- Authorize payment of $2,882,828 for insurance programs to CSJVRMA and Winton‑Ireland Strom & Green Insurance Agency
- Approve purchase of one Ford F‑350 Flatbed with liftgate from Rush Truck Centers, not to exceed $87,222
- Authorize amendment No. 1 with Opt Health, Inc. for a health optimization plan for public safety employees, up to $56,000
- Declare intention to order annexation of 905 Flower Street and 300 N. Soderquist Road to Existing Community Facilities District No. 2
The council approved a series of contracts and resolutions, including a $4,000,000 Sodium Hypochlorite supply contract for the Municipal Services Department, a $2,882,828 payment to the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority, and an $87,222 purchase of a Ford F‑350 flatbed. The Consent Calendar was adopted and the weekly cash demands totaling $327,099,697.28 were approved. All actions were adopted by the council.
- Approved Consent Calendar (vote 4‑0)
- Approved weekly cash demands totaling $327,099,697.28
- Approved $2,882,828 payment to CSJVRMA (Resolution 2025‑102)
- Approved multiple insurance contracts for airport, cyber, workers’ comp, etc. (Resolution 2025‑103)
- Approved purchase of one Ford F‑350 flatbed up to $87,222 (Resolution 2025‑104)
- Approved $4,000,000 Sodium Hypochlorite supply contract (Resolution 2025‑112)
- Approved $196,624 Aluminum Sulfate supply contract (Resolution 2025‑113)
- Approved revisions to Police Support Operations Manager salary and range (Resolution 2025‑121)
City Council
The Turlock City Council will hold a public hearing on the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the first reading of an ordinance amending the city’s zoning map for Planned Development 285 at 3130 E. Tuolomne Road. The council will also consider a consent calendar that includes routine approvals, several contract resolutions, and funding allocations for public safety and infrastructure projects. Additional agenda items include a presentation on the FY 2025‑2026 Non‑General Fund Budget and a closed‑session labor negotiation meeting.
- Public hearing: Mitigated Negative Declaration and first reading of Ordinance 13XX‑CS for Rezone 2025‑01 (Planned Development 285) at 3130 E. Tuolomne Road
- Resolution approving Amendment No. 13 to Task Order No. 5A with NV5, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services – $1,191,199.84 funded by Measure A – Roads
- Resolution approving agreement with Mountain Cascade, Inc. for Bid Package 3, City Project No. 23‑067 – $8,025,215 plus $800,000 contingency funded by Measure L
- Resolution approving agreement with Julian Tree Care, Inc. for tree trimming services – up to $150,000 annually, total not to exceed $450,000
- Resolution appropriating up to $1,235,000 from ARPA restricted reserves for public safety infrastructure projects
The council adopted the consent calendar and approved a series of contracts and policies, including an $8,025,215 road construction agreement with Mountain Cascade, Inc. Additional approvals included a $1,191,199.84 construction‑management contract with NV5, Inc., a $1,235,000 ARPA appropriation for public‑safety projects, and up to $70,000 of CDBG housing agreements. The council also adopted a personally identifiable information policy, a property‑management policy for the housing division, a police officer services agreement with the Turlock Unified School District, and a rezoning resolution directing staff to forward the matter to the Planning Commission.
- Approved $8,025,215 road contract with Mountain Cascade (5-0)
- Approved $1,191,199.84 construction‑management contract with NV5, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved $1,235,000 ARPA appropriation for public‑safety infrastructure (5-0)
- Approved CDBG housing agreements up to $70,000 (5-0)
- Adopted PII policy for Housing Program Services Division (5-0)
- Adopted Property Management and Tenant Selection Plan policy (5-0)
- Approved police officer services agreement with Turlock Unified School District (5-0)
- Adopted rezoning resolution and directed staff to forward to Planning Commission (5-0)
General
The council convened a special meeting, took roll call, heard brief public comment, and entered closed session to discuss potential litigation. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.
City Council
The City Council will provide direction on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget and consider adopting a Water Master Plan. The body is also deciding on several cannabis business development agreement extensions and the sale of surplus property.
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget discussion
- Adoption of the Water Master Plan prepared by Carollo Engineers, Inc.
- Development agreement extensions through June 30, 2026, for cannabis businesses at 1601 W. Main Street, 600 D Street, and 2500 N. Golden State Boulevard
- Sale of surplus property located at 140 South First Street
- Contract for special counsel legal services with Jones Mayer for $100,000
The council approved the consent calendar, adopting several financial appropriations and waiving ordinance readings. It adopted local street‑closure permit fees and extended three cannabis dispensary and cultivation agreements through June 2026. The Water Master Plan was adopted and declared exempt from CEQA, and agreements for a citywide user‑fee study and participation in the HOME program were approved. The council also authorized the sale of surplus property at 140 South First Street.
- Adopted Consent Calendar (financial demands, minutes, ordinance waiver) 5‑0
- Adopted Local Street Closure permit fees and fee waiver for National Night Out 5‑0
- Extended cannabis dispensary at 1601 W. Main St. through 6/30/2026 5‑0
- Extended indoor cannabis operation at 600 D St. through 6/30/2026 5‑0
- Extended cannabis dispensary at 2500 N. Golden State Blvd. through 6/30/2026 5‑0
- Adopted Water Master Plan, CEQA exempt 5‑0
- Approved ClearSource Comprehensive User Fee Study agreement 5‑0
- Approved three‑year HOME Consortium participation agreement 5‑0
Measure A Committee
The Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee will meet to review the quarterly accountability report for the period of January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. The committee is tasked with ensuring tax revenues are spent according to City of Turlock Ordinance No. 1281-CS.
- Review of Measure A Quarterly Accountability Report (01/01/2025 - 03/31/2025)
- Acceptance of meeting minutes from 01/30/2025
City Council
The Turlock City Council will consider establishing fees for local street closure permits and inspecting whether to waive them for National Night Out. The body will also vote on a new transit fare structure effective July 1, 2025, and approve various contracts and resolutions for road maintenance and software.
- Resolution approving $2.73M for road maintenance (Measure L)
- Resolution approving $113K for procurement software
- Public hearing on Local Street Closure permit fees
- Public hearing on revised transit passenger fare structure
- Introduction of ordinance extending cannabis dispensary agreement
The council adopted the agenda and appointed Bryan Saint to the Planning Commission. It approved a $2,728,590.66 road construction contract and a $25,000 allocation to offset encroachment permit fees. The body also directed the City Manager to agenda a draft street‑closure fee resolution, adopted a new ordinance amending parade and special‑event rules, and approved a revised transit fare structure effective July 1 2025.
- Approved agenda as posted (5/0)
- Appointed Bryan Saint to the Planning Commission (5/0)
- Adopted the Consent Calendar (5/0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-070: $2,728,590.66 road contract with United Pavement Maintenance, Inc., plus $273,000 contingency
- Approved Resolution 2025-072: allocated $25,000 from Fund 217 to offset encroachment permit fees
- Directed City Manager to agenda draft street‑closure fee resolution (5/0)
- Adopted Ordinance 13XX‑CS amending parade and special‑event regulations (5/0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-073: revised transit passenger fare structure effective July 1 2025 (5/0)
City Council
The regular City Council meeting scheduled for April 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to compliance with California Government Code 54953(b)(3).
City Council
The Turlock City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes approval of weekly demand payments totaling more than $5.8 million and several contract actions. Items include a $70,000 award to DV Electric for Transit Center EV chargers, a $1.25 million amendment to a traffic‑signal maintenance contract, and an $87,485.89 change order for a waste‑line repair project. The meeting also features a public hearing, a $1 contribution to a housing grant, and closed‑session discussions on employee matters.
- Approve weekly demand payments: $2,550,553.52 (Mar 14‑20), $3,335,668.17 (Mar 21‑27) and payroll EFT $112,284.12 (Jan 1‑31)
- Award $70,000 to DV Electric Co. for Transit Center EV Chargers with a $7,000 contingency (Fund 426 Transit)
- Amend Contract 2023‑57 with St. Francis Electric, LLC to maintain a $1,250,000 not‑to‑exceed amount, removing a $500,000 annual cap
- Approve Change Order No. 2 with D.A. Wood Construction for RWQCF In‑Plant Waste Line Repair, increasing total to $1,156,218.08 (Fund 410 Water Quality Control)
- Authorize placement of insurance carrier policies and third‑party agreements for employee health coverage (July 1 2025 – June 30 2026)
The council voted 5‑0 to appoint Sue Borrego as interim city manager. A consent calendar was approved 5‑0, covering several financial items including an award to DV Electric for transit‑center EV chargers and a contract amendment for traffic‑signal maintenance. A resolution to provide a $1 grant for the PLHA grant application was rejected 3‑2.
- Appointed Sue Borrego as interim city manager (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar covering weekly demand payments, payroll EFT and multiple resolutions (5-0)
- Awarded DV Electric $70,000 plus $7,000 contingency for Transit Center EV Chargers (5-0)
- Approved contract change order No. 2 with D.A. Wood Construction for $87,485.89 (5-0)
- Authorized employee health‑care insurance policies for FY 2025‑26 (5-0)
- Approved master agreement with TRC Engineers for road CIP projects (5-0)
- Approved Amendment No. 2 to St. Francis Electric contract, raising total NTE to $1,250,000 (5-0)
- Rejected $1 PLHA grant contribution for We Care Program (3-2)
City Council
The Turlock City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes payroll and investment cash reports totaling over $311 million. It will also approve a $269,445 contract for bus stop cleaning, a fire department records‑management system agreement up to $90,000 (with a $52,700 renewal option), and a renewal of the city’s military equipment use policy. Several road‑design service contracts ranging from $647,779 to $1,105,475 will be authorized, along with a $1.3 million appropriation for the Roads Program.
- Consent calendar: approve payroll demands ($2,108,337.68; $1,690,269.82; $2,390,090.18) and Investment and Cash Report ($311,127,165.09)
- Contract with Guarantee Janitorial Services for bus stop cleaning, not‑to‑exceed $269,445
- Fire Department Records Management System agreement, initial term up to $90,000, renewal $52,700, plus $82,410 appropriation
- Renewal of Turlock Ordinance No. 1290‑CS adopting the City Military Equipment use policy
- Road design service contracts: $997,195; $1,105,475.40; $647,779.27; $993,397.92; plus $1,300,000 appropriation for design roads
The City Council adopted a fire‑fighters MOU appropriating $453,271 and a fire records‑management system agreement up to $90,000 with $82,410 appropriated. It also approved the review and renewal of the city’s military equipment policy, accepted the FY 2023 audited financial statements, and authorized three road‑design contract amendments totaling about $2.75 million. The council continued discussion of a $1 PLHA grant contribution for future consideration.
- Approved fire‑fighters MOU and appropriated $453,271 (5‑0)
- Authorized fire records‑management system agreement up to $90,000 and appropriated $82,410 (5‑0)
- Approved review and renewal of city military equipment use policy (5‑0)
- Accepted audited financial statements for FY 2023 (5‑0)
- Approved $997,195 amendment for Mark Thomas & Co. road design task order (5‑0)
- Approved $1,105,475.40 amendment for Provost & Pritchard task order 3 (5‑0)
- Approved $647,779.27 amendment for Provost & Pritchard task order 4 (5‑0)
- Continued PLHA grant letter of support and $1 contribution for future agenda (5‑0)
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution to authorize up to $180 million of Colorado Health Facilities Authority Series 2025 revenue bonds, with a portion earmarked for Covenant Living West projects at 2125 N. Olive Ave. Other actions include declaring the 140 S. First Street parcel surplus land, approving contracts for a $565,114 water‑system project and a $133,100 website‑services agreement, and adopting new salary ranges for senior officials. The council will also address public participation, proclamations, and closed‑session labor matters.
- Authorize up to $180,000,000 of Series 2025 revenue bonds for Covenant Living West at 2125 N. Olive Ave.
- Declare 140 S. First Street property surplus land and send exemption to the state housing agency.
- Approve $565,114 contract (plus $56,511 contingency) with Howk Systems for Well 29 Chlorination (Project No. 23-046).
- Approve Revize Software Systems website services contract up to $133,100 for a four‑year term.
- Adopt new salary ranges: Police Chief $42.1‑$43.6, Deputy City Manager $41.1‑$42.5, City Manager $44.3‑$45.7.
City Council
The City Council will discuss mid-year budget amendments and a major road construction agreement. The body is also considering a zoning map amendment for a planned development project.
- Proposed $3,219,411.30 agreement with United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. for Roads Program CIP Projects
- Final reading of zoning map amendment and conditions for Planned Development 284 at 1601 W. Monte Vista Avenue and 3201 Four Seasons Drive
- Contract amendment with Hach Company for laboratory parts increasing total compensation to $850,000
- Purchase of one CAT Model 907 Compact Wheel Loader for $170,968.05
- Postponed public hearing regarding $180 million in revenue bonds for Covenant Living of Turlock
City Council
The council will consider several consent calendar items, including financial approvals and ordinance waivers. It will vote on amendments to construction‑management task orders for the Roads Initiative totaling $967,472.29. The council will also decide on awarding a $1,670,859.13 road construction contract to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc., with a $167,000 contingency. A public hearing will address a General Plan amendment and zoning map change for a development at 1601 W. Monte Vista Avenue.
- Consent calendar approvals: weekly demands ($2.22 B), minutes, ordinance reading waiver, and other items
- Resolution approving $596,557.66 amendment to Task Order 2A with CCME, Inc. for Roads Initiative
- Resolution approving $370,914.63 amendment to Task Order 3A with NV5, Inc. for Roads Initiative
- Resolution awarding United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. a $1,670,859.13 road contract plus $167,000 contingency funded by Measure L
- Public hearing to adopt General Plan Amendment 2024-01 and zoning map amendment for 1601 W. Monte Vista Avenue (Bright Development)
City Council
The Turlock City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes several financial approvals, including a $1,133,550 contract for automated license‑plate recognition. Council members will also take final action on a development agreement for a new shopping center at 1885 Countryside Drive and related parcels, and will authorize the submittal of the 2023‑2031 Draft Housing Element to the state. Additional items include awarding a water‑rate study contract and amending road‑construction service agreements.
- Approve $1,133,550 contract with Flock Safety for automated license‑plate readers, funded from Cannabis and Measure A reserves
- Second and final reading of Ordinance approving Development Agreement for a shopping center at 1885 Countryside Drive, 2712 W. Tuolumne Rd, and 2630 W. Tuolumne Rd
- Authorize submittal of the 2023‑2031 Draft Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development
- Award RFP 24‑011 to NBS Government Finance Group for a water‑rate study, not‑to‑exceed $132,915
- Approve amendment No. 6 to Master Agreement with NV5, Inc. for construction management services on Road Project No. 23‑031, amount $54,356.58
City Council
The City Council will discuss budget appropriations for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program and a loan for the Turlock Gospel Mission. The body is also considering a development agreement for a new shopping center and various infrastructure contracts.
- Proposed $481,610 in budget appropriations for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program
- Proposed $491,053 loan for Turlock Gospel Mission to rehabilitate property at 432 S. Broadway
- Development Agreement for a new shopping center at 1885 Countryside Drive, 2712 W. Tuolumne Road, and 2630 W. Tuolumne Road
- Contract amendment for Jarvis Fay LLP for special counsel services in the amount of $250,000
- Purchase of one CAT Compact Track Loader not to exceed $130,523.67