Tuesday’s December 9, 2008 Turlock City Council Meeting will include the recognition of outgoing Councilwoman Beverly Hatcher and Councilman Kurt Vander Weide. The two newly elected Councilwomen Amy Bublak and Mary Jackson will take their Turlock City Council Oath of Office and replace Hatcher and Vander Weide.
Incoming and outgoing Council Members will be honored at an art exhibition opening reception at Turlock City Hall from 5:30pm – 7:00pm before the Council Meeting.
City Council Agenda (rough text format)
DECEMBER 9, 2008
7:00 p.m.
City of Turlock Yosemite Room
156 S. Broadway, Turlock, California
1. A. CALL TO ORDER
B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION: Former Mayor Curt Andre
2. ELECTION RESULTS
A. Resolution: Reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held in said City of
Turlock on the 4th day of November, 2008, declaring the results thereof and such other
matters as are provided by law
B. Oath of Office for Councilmembers
C. Special Oath
D. New Council Seated
3. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS &
APPOINTMENTS
A. Recognition: Outgoing Council Members
B. Recognition: City Hall Exhibit
4. DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND DISQUALIFICATIONS
5. A. MOTION WAIVING READING OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA, EXCEPT BY
TITLE
B. DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND DISQUALIFICATIONS
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Information concerning the consent items listed hereinbelow has been forwarded to each Councilmember prior to this
meeting for study. Unless the Mayor, a Councilmember or member of the audience has questions concerning the
Consent Calendar, the items are approved at one time by the Council. The action taken by the Council in approving
the consent items is set forth in the explanation of the individual items.
A. Motion: Accepting Demands of 11/20/08 in the amount of $1,837,917.66
B. Motion: Accepting Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 25, 2008
C. Motion: Accepting the report by the City Engineer on the status of the Capital Facility
Fee (CFF) Program
D. 1. Motion: Approving Contract Change Order No. 1 (Final) for the credit of $96.72 for
City Project No. 0603, “Canal Drive Bikepath”
2. Motion: Accepting improvements for City Project No. 0603, “Canal Drive Bikepath,”
and authorizing the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion
E. Resolution: Approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement with William Preuss for the
purchase of abandoned Well Site #9 for $1,127.52 at 546 N. First Street, more
particularly described as Stanislaus County APN No. 061-010-004, and appropriating
$791.50 to 129/432-06-51 “Escrow Fees/Title Insurance” from Fund 129 “Sale of
Property” reserve balance to cover escrow fees, leaving a net balance of $336.02
F. Resolution: Authorizing the submittal of an application, acceptance of an allocation of
funds, and execution of a grant agreement with the Environmental and Mitigation
Program under Section 164.56 of the Streets and Highways Code for the N.
Walnut/Christoffersen Storm Basin Urban Forest
G. Resolution: Accepting Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) grant
monies totaling $111,867 for front line law enforcement and appropriating $115,000 to
account numbers 304/474-990-110 “Transfer to Fund 110 – Officers” and 110/420-980-
304 “Transfer from Fund 304 – SLESF”
H. Resolution: Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Temporary Employment Agreement
with Don Spiva for supplemental inspection services in an amount not to exceed
$29,000; and appropriating $29,000 from Fund 128 “Building & Safety Reserve” to
128/422-01-96 “Part-Time Help” to fund supplemental inspection services for the Sierra
Oaks Multifamily Project
I. Motion: Approving a Professional Services Retainer Agreement with Maximus
Consulting Services, Inc. for preparation and filing of an A-87 Cost Allocation Plan in an
amount not to exceed $19,550
J. Motion: Approving a Professional Services Retainer Agreement with Maximus
Consulting Services, Inc. for preparation and filing of 2008-09 Claims for State Mandated
Cost Reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $10,450
K. Motion: Approving an agreement with Van De Pol Ent., Inc., DBA Dickey Petroleum, to
provide lubricants for Municipal Services Fleet Maintenance Shop, in an amount not to
exceed $20,000 for a six month period
7. FINAL READINGS:
A. Recommended Action:
Ordinance: Amending Turlock Municipal Code Title 6, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2, to
amend the hours of operation for massage establishments and schools of massage as
introduced at the October 28, 2008 meeting.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision regarding Conditional Use Permit No.
2008-06 (Vintage Lounge) which approved a cocktail lounge in an existing 2,190 square
foot building located at 110 West Main Street, Stanislaus County Assessor’s Parcel No.
061-016-027. (Melson)
Recommended Action:
Motion: Finding the project exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301 [Existing Facilities]
Resolution: Denying an Appeal of a Planning Commission Action and Approving
Conditional Use Permit 2008-06 (Vintage Lounge)
B. Request to assess properties for abatement costs and establishing a lien for payment.
(Boyd)
Recommended Action
Resolution: Assessing properties for abatement costs and establishing a lien for
payment
9. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
This is the time set aside for citizens to address the City Council on issues within the Council jurisdiction. You will be
allowed five (5) minutes for your comments. If you wish to speak regarding an item on the agenda, you may be
asked to defer your remarks until the Council addresses the matter.
No action or discussion may be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except that Council
may refer the matter to staff or request it be placed on a future agenda.
10. SCHEDULED MATTERS:
A. Request to accept results of the sealed bid process for the property located at 400 B
Street and provide direction to staff as to future methods and terms of sale. (Pitcock)
Recommended Action:
Motion: Accepting results of sealed bid process for the real property located at 400 B
Street, more particularly described as Stanislaus County APN No. 043-048-049, and
providing direction to staff regarding the method and terms of sale
B. Request to rescind an Agreement with the We Care Program dated June 10, 2008
(Contract #08-531) and approving an Agreement to fund at a new location an Interim
Housing Program, with a CDBG grant for $20,000. (French)
Recommended Action
Motion: Rescinding an Agreement with the We Care Program dated June 10, 2008
(Contract #08-531) and approving an Agreement to fund at a new location an Interim
Housing Program, with a CDBG grant for $20,000
11. STAFF UPDATES
12. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
13. CLOSED SESSION
14. ADJOURNMENT
