City Council Meeting

CITY OF LOS BANOS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 ACTION MINUTES – These minutes are prepared to depict action taken for agenda items presented to the City Council. For greater detail of this meeting refer to the electronic media (CD and/or audio) kept as a permanent record. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Villalta called the City Council Meeting to order at the hour of 7:03 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Police Commander Hedden led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL – MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Council Members Tom Faria, Deborah Lewis, Scott Silveira, Elizabeth Stonegrove, Mayor Michael Villalta; Absent: None. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: City Attorney Vaughn, City Clerk/Human Resources Director Mallonee, Police Chief Brizzee, Police Commander Hedden, City Manager Carrigan, Finance Director Williams, City Treasurer/Accountant I Brazil, Fire Chief Marrison, Senior Planner Elms, Public Works Director/City Engineer Fachin and Information Technology Director Spalding. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by Faria, seconded by Lewis to approve the City Council Meeting agenda as submitted. The motion carried by the affirmative action of all City Council Members present. PRESENTATION – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. Mayor Villalta presented the proclamation to the Fire Department employees in attendance. Captain Robert Strauch thanked the Mayor for the recognition and spoke regarding the special “pink” shirts they are selling for Cancer Awareness Month – October. Mayor Villalta stated that he would like to present a proclamation at the October 7, 2015 City Council Meeting to the Los Banos Volunteer Fire Department recognizing their 125th anniversary. PUBLIC FORUM: MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON ANY ITEM OF PUBLIC INTEREST THAT IS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY; INCLUDES AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS. SPEAKERS ARE LIMITED TO A FIVE (5) MINUTE PRESENTATION. DETAILED GUIDELINES ARE POSTED ON THE COUNCIL CHAMBER INFORMATIONAL TABLE. BONNIE ROBERTS, Los Banos, spoke on behalf of Salvation Army and the services they provide, the upcoming Golf Tournament fundraiser being held on October 12, 2015, the Kettle Bell Ringing fundraising activities beginning November 16, 2015, and the Fill the Truck event for toys and coats for local kids; ERIK LIMON, Republic Services and Los Banos resident, spoke regarding the Annual Fall Clean Up Being held at the Merced County Spring Fair parking lot on September 26, 2015 an wanted to encourage Los Banos residents to continue to recycle; LEAH RAMIREZ, Los Banos, requested that the City Council put an item on next city council agenda to allow chickens in Los Banos city limits and read from a prepared statement; SANDY LEMAS, Los Banos, commended what the Los Banos Fire Department is doing in regards to their Cancer Awareness Campaign and how wonderful it is that the community is participating and supporting, spoke about the event in Turlock at the Emmanuel Cancer Center, how breast cancer is increasing in men, the HOPE Center is expanding our services October 1, 2015; BERTHA FARIA, Los Banos Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the upcoming Fall Street Faire and the events going on that day, the upcoming Los Banos Arts Council Concert, the Live Your Dream Award through Soroptimist, mentioned the new members of the Chamber of Commerce, how they are nearing final plans on the Tomato Festival being held on October 3, 2015 and spoke regarding the Special Events item on the agenda noting that she and the Chamber of Commerce would hope that the City Council would support community events; DONNA MENDES, President of the Los Banos Downtown Association, spoke regarding the upcoming Scarecrow Event Downtown and read a letter to the City Council Members in regards to establishing a better relationship with the City of Los Banos and the Los Banos Downtown Association, stated that she was in opposition of the special events ordinance and fee, would like to see the City be cooperative, City fees should be waived or very minimal, how the signage regulations need to be reviewed for Downtown, and read a prepared letter in to the record; RHONDA LOWE, Los Banos, spoke regarding the proposed fees regarding special events and how she suggests that we look at what the hard costs are and partner with the community events to lower the costs, there is a core group of very enthusiastic group of individuals who are working for a solution and read a prepared letter into the record; BOB REISTER, Los Banos, spoke regarding how at the last City Council Meeting there were comments made and his thoughts on what was said regarding concerns of worn down areas by a vendor at a park and read a prepared statement into the record supporting farmers markets. No one else came forward to speak and the public forum was closed. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA. Council Member Lewis stated that she would like to remove item 7F – City Council Resolution No. 5696 – Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Wind Study Equipment from Belfort Instrument to be Used in Relocation Study of the Los Banos Municipal Airport and Amending the 2015-2016 Budget by Increasing the Community & Economic Development Expenditures in the amount of $6,900 from the consent agenda for separate consideration to be presented separately. Motion by Silveira, seconded by Stonegrove to approve the consent agenda amended as follows: Check Register for #155300 – #155556 in the Amount of $1,002,208.91; Waiver of Administrative Permit Fee for Evangelical Free Church; Minutes for the June 17, 2015 City Council Meeting; Minutes for the July 1, 2015 City Council Meeting; City Council Resolution No. 5695 – Amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget by Increasing the Appropriation Amount in the General Fund for Revenue and Expenditures in the Amount of $5,704.32 for a “Spay and Neuter Program” Grant Awarded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture; City Council Resolution No. 5696 – Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Wind Study Equipment from Belfort Instrument to be Used in Relocation Study of the Los Banos Municipal Airport and Amending the 2015-2016 Budget by Increasing the Community & Economic Development Expenditures in the amount of $6,900. The motion carried by the affirmative action of all City Council Member present. CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 5696 – AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE WIND STUDY EQUIPMENT FROM BELFORT INSTRUMENT TO BE USED IN RELOCATION STUDY OF THE LOS BANOS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND AMENDING THE 2015-2016 BUDGET BY INCREASING THE COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,900. Council Member Lewis stated that we are under contract with Bob Widell and he is the one that suggested that we buy the wind study equipment from this particular vendor and questioned if this had to go out to bid or is it a special purchase for which Public Works Director/City Engineer Fachin because it is under $30,000 the City Manager can make the decision. Motion by Lewis, seconded by Faria to approve City Council Resolution No. 5696 – Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Wind Study Equipment from Belfort Instrument to be Used in Relocation Study of the Los Banos Municipal Airport and Amending the 2015-2016 Budget by Increasing the Community & Economic Development Expenditures in the amount of $6,900. The motion carried by the affirmative action of all City Council Member present. PUBLIC HEARING – TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF SPECIAL EVENTS LOCATED IN TITLE 9 AND CHAPTER 3 OF THE LOS BANOS MUNICIPAL CODE; ORDINANCE NO. 1134 – ADDING ARTICLE 41 CHAPTER 3 TO TITLE 9 OF THE LOS BANOS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SPECIAL EVENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY (SECOND READING & ADOPTION); CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 5697 – ESTABLISHING PERMIT FEES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL EVENTS. Council Member Faria will be recusing himself for the discussion and action because of a conflict in that his wife is the Executive Director for the Chamber of Commerce and left the City Council Chambers at 7:46 PM. Senior Planner Elms presented the staff report, which included a PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Villalta opened the public hearing. JOE MACHADO, Los Banos, stated that his perspective of certain activities that the OLF Society he does not feel that their procession should be liable for charges because they express their cultural activities and spoke in opposition to the new Special Events Ordinance; BOB REISTER, Los Banos, suggested that an estimated breakdown be given to applicants so that they are aware of how much it might cost; FERNANDO BARBA, Los Banos, spoke in support of the Hispanic community and the procession they have once a year for a few hours and how it is a cultural gathering of the community and spoke in opposition of the proposed Special Events Ordinance; Council Member Lewis inquired as to what has your organization paid to have these parades in the past; MR. ALBERTI, thanked the city for what they do, spoke in opposition to the proposed Special Event Ordinance fees, noting that they have not been charged in the past and hopes they can continue with what they do without fees; EDWARD AMARAL, Los Banos, Director of Los Banos Portuguese and DES Society, thanked the council for hearing their concerns about the costs associate with the proposed Special Events Ordinance and being included in the staff report, thanked staff for their information, but the part that is a little less clear is the Police Department charges, they are not clearly spelled out, his concern is that as the staff is adopting the permit fee but not the service fees, the amounts could fluctuate and not be consistent, would like to look at ways to reduce the fees, he noted constitutional issues and excluded activities conducted by a Governmental agencies, how he just wants to see fairness and reasonable fees with some type of oversight going forward and they want to able to continue with their activities; KATHY BALLARD, Los Banos, clarified that the $150 fee is based on what the Police, Public Works and Planning Departments’ staff time, is it an option for an annual event to be a smaller amount; CITY MANAGER CARRIGAN stated that $150 is the actual minimum, the City is not in the business of making a profit, we are just trying to take care of the welfare of the citizens; MAYOR VILLALTA stated that events could possibly be staffed with volunteers, but we need more volunteers who need to go through training, he too would like to see a list of charges and ways to reduce the costs, suggested meeting with Police Chief Brizzee to get additional information but the key is volunteerism. No one else came forward to speak and the public hearing was closed. Council Member Lewis stated that this is a real hot issue in our City right now, there are some things that the City needed to take care of in regards to budgeting for events, the public has the right to know what they are going to pay for any particular item, how she called other Chamber of Commerce’s and got information from the Hollister Chamber of Commerce that a street closure is $100, $150 for parade and how their City Council may be looking at additional fees because staff time is not being covered with fees, maybe work something out with those that have multiple events a year to reduce costs and for events that are the same year after year, the costs for an event can be costly for the Police Department and the City as she calculates that it could cost groups up to $1200, how the city wants to be a business friendly community, would like to do something that is a more economically feasible. Mayor Villalta stated that this is a starting point, it is not a concrete figure, what he does not want to get into is some kind of property right because one type of function is going on and a new one couldn’t happen, it was stated that the School District is not paying but it should be noted that we have a Joint Use Agreement with the them for our facilities to be shared, the idea of consolidating the events and sharing the costs is an idea and likes the idea for repeatable events each year or numerous events be reduced costs. Council Member Silveira inquired with the City Attorney as to what an expressive religious cultural activity was and City Attorney Vaughn stated that there is as exemption for religious cultural activities as long as they are not impeding traffic, it’s when that activity creates a closure of a park or a street that you get into the permitting process, they City is not trying to squelch expressive activity just regulate it; Police Chief Brizzee stated that it is a very difficult task that we have been trying to solve, as it is not easy to pinpoint a cost associated with the special permits, he explained the variables that play into costing events, volunteers, routes, and how the City needs to be responsible to our task of making sure we spend tax dollars efficiently, he would love to sit down and talk about the math and talk about all the variables because each event is different. Mayor Villalta inquired as to how many hours of training it takes to become a VITAL volunteer for which Police Chief Brizzee explained and then the Mayor Villalta stated that he would like to be a police volunteer. Council Member Stonegrove appreciates all the comments made at the public forum and public hearing on all the events, how the City is wanting to operate under a cost recovery basis only, the City is not in the business to make money, just that the events pay for themselves. Motion by Silveira, seconded by Stonegrove to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 1134 – Adding Article 41 Chapter 3 to Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code Relating to Special Events on Public Property. The motion carried by the affirmative action of all City Council Members present, Faria abstaining. Motion by Silveira, seconded by Stonegrove to adopt Ordinance No. 1134 – Adding Article 41 Chapter 3 to Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code Relating to Special Events on Public Property. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Lewis, Silveira, Stonegrove, Villalta; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: Faria. Motion by Silveira, seconded by Stonegrove to adopt City Council Resolution No. 5697 – Establishing Permit Fees for the Administration and issuance of Special Events. The motion carried by the affirmative action of all City Council Members present, Faria abstaining. Motion by Silveira, seconded by Stonegrove to move item 8D – Public Hearing – To Receive Public Comment and Consideration of Adopting a Proposed Ordinance for Regulation of Farmers’ Markets Located in Title 9 and Chapter 3 of the Los Banos Municipal Code (Continued from September 2, 2015 City Council Meeting); Ordinance No. 1135 – Adding Article 42 Chapter 3 to Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code Relating to Certified Farmers’ Market (First Reading & Introduction); City Council Resolution No. 5699 – Establishing Permit Fees for the Administration and Issuance of Certified Farmers’ Markets to be heard next. The motion carried by the affirmative action of all City Council Members present, Faria abstaining. Council Member Silveira requested that item 8 D regarding Farmers Market be heard next so that Council Member Faria would not have to recuse himself again. PUBLIC HEARING – TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR REGULATION OF FARMERS’ MARKETS LOCATED IN TITLE 9 AND CHAPTER 3 OF THE LOS BANOS MUNICIPAL CODE; ORDINANCE NO. 1135 – ADDING ARTICLE 42 CHAPTER 3 TO TITLE 9 OF THE LOS BANOS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET (FIRST READING & INTRODUCTION); CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 5699 – ESTABLISHING PERMIT FEES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND ISSUANCE OF CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKETS (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING). Motion by Silveira to table this item until the October 7, 2015 City Council Meeting because City Attorney Vaughn and City Manager Carrigan will be meeting with the Ag Commissioner on possible alternatives. Mayor Villalta opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak and the public hearing was closed. Motion by Silveira, seconded by Stonegrove to continue this item and Public Hearing to the October 7, 2015 City Council Meeting. The motion carried by the affirmative action of all City Council Members present, Faria abstaining. Council Member Faria returned to the Council Chambers and his seat at the dais (9:17 PM). PUBLIC HEARING – TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF BLOCK PARTIES LOCATED IN TITLE 9 AND CHAPTER 3 OF THE LOS BANOS MUNICIPAL CODE; ORDINANCE NO. 1136 – ADDING ARTICLE 43 CHAPTER 3 TO TITLE 9 OF THE LOS BANOS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES (SECOND READING & ADOPTION); CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 5698 – ESTABLISHING PERMIT FEES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND ISSUANCE OF RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES. Senior Planner Elms presented the staff report, which included a powerpoint presentation. Mayor Villalta opened the public hearing. KATHY BALLARD, Los Banos, spoke regarding the requirement to have a $1 million insurance coverage naming the city as additional insured and how she has a friend who was unable to get the coverage and what options do the residents have. City Attorney Vaughn stated that it is a requirement of our insurance, what your neighbor was trying to do was add it onto their homeowners insurance and how there are insurances you can buy just for this purpose, how the insurance requires the coverage in order to be covered in case of instances of liability. No one else came forward to speak and the public hearing was closed. Motion by Stonegrove, seconded by Lewis to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 1136 – Adding Article 43 Chapter 3 to Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code Relating to Residential Neighborhood Block Parties. The motion carried by the affirmative action of all City Council Members present. Motion by Stonegrove, seconded by Lewis to adopt Ordinance No. 1136 – Adding Article 43 Chapter 3 to Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code Relating to Residential Neighborhood Block Parties.. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Faria, Lewis, Silveira, Stonegrove, Villalta; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. Motion by Stonegrove, seconded by Lewis to adopt City Council Resolution No. 5698 – Establishing Permit Fees for the Administration and issuance of Special Events. The motion carried by the affirmative action of all City Council Members present. PUBLIC HEARING – TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR REGULATION OF ZONING CODE APPEALS LOCATED IN TITLE 9 AND CHAPTER 3 OF THE LOS BANOS MUNICIPAL CODE; ORDINANCE NO. 1137 – ADOPTING REVISIONS TO THE ZONING CODE STANDARDIZING THE APPEALS PROCESS BY AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 3 OF THE LOS BANOS MUNICIPAL CODE. (SECOND READING & ADOPTION) Senior Planner Elms presented the staff report, which included a powerpoint presentation. Mayor Villalta opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak and the public hearing was closed. Motion by Lewis, seconded by Silveira to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 1137 – Adopting Revisions to the Zoning Code Standardizing the Appeals Process by Amending Title 9, Chapter 3 of the Los Banos Municipal Code. The motion carried by the affirmative action of all City Council Members present. Motion by Lewis, seconded by Silveira to adopt Ordinance No. 1137 – Adopting Revisions to the Zoning Code Standardizing the Appeals Process by Amending Title 9, Chapter 3 of the Los Banos Municipal Code. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Lewis, Silveira, Stonegrove, Villalta; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. PUBLIC HEARING – TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY FIRE PREVENTION CODE ORDINANCE AS IT PERTAINS TO ALLOWING FOR AN EXEMPTION PERMIT TO BE ISSUED TO AN ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SPONSORING OR CONTRIBUTING TO A 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY; ORDINANCE NO. 1138 – AMENDING AMENDMENT NO. 11 TO THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 2013 EDITION SET FORTH IN SECTION 4-3.07 OF THE LOS BANOS MUNICIPAL CODE (FIRST READING & INTRODUCTION). Fire Chief Marrison presented the staff report. Council Member Lewis inquired as to the Fire Chief having the discretion on the permit and then the City Manager having the discretion to approve. Council Member Silveira stated that it doesn’t necessarily mean that a group needs to be formed, a group could just take it on and apply for the exempt permit only. Mayor Villalta opened the public hearing. KATHY BALLARD, Los Banos, suggested that you leave it at 6+1 permits and not raise it, keep it at 5,000 population equal to one booth so that each booth can make more money. No one else came forward to speak and the public hearing was closed. Motion by Stonegrove, seconded by Silveira to waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 1138 – Amending Amendment No. 11 to the California Fire Code 2013 Edition Set Forth in Section 4-3.07 of the Los Banos Municipal Code. The motion carried by the affirmative action of all City Council Members present. Motion by Stonegrove, seconded by Silveira to introduce Ordinance No. 1138 – Amending Amendment No. 11 to the California Fire Code 2013 Edition Set Forth in Section 4-3.07 of the Los Banos Municipal Code. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Lewis, Silveira, Stonegrove, Villalta; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. PUBLIC HEARING – TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT AND CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE USE OF A TYPE 41 ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR THE ON-SALE OF BEER AND WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, J & N RESTAURANT, LOCATED AT 933 SIXTH STREET, SUITE B, APN 025-241-013; CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 5700 – APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #2015-09 FOR THE ON-SALE OF BEER AND WINE FOR J & N RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 933 SIXTH STREET, SUITE B. Mayor Villalta stated that he will be recusing himself from this item because he has a business within 300 feet of the proposed Conditional Use Permit; therefore Council Member Faria took over as the presiding officer as Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Villalta left the Council Chambers at 9:46 PM. Senior Planner Elms presented the staff report, which included a powerpoint presentation. Mayor Pro Tem Faria opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak and the public hearing was closed. Motion by Silveira, seconded by Stonegrove to adopt City Council Resolution No. 5700 – Approving Conditional Use Permit #2015-09 for the On-Sale of Beer and Wine for J & N Restaurant Located at 933 Sixth Street, Suite B. The motion carried by the affirmative action of all City Council Members present, Villalta abstaining. Mayor Villalta returned at 9:55 PM. COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION. (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) Senior Planner Elms presented the staff report, which included a powerpoint presentation. There was Council Member and staff discussion regarding how much does the City would get in impact fees per house, what we have annexed now and what is entitled, and how many homes can be built. City Manager Carrigan stated that housing is picking up and there is a system here at City Hall that can handle about 125 a year. Informational item only, no action to be taken. POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION UPDATE TO ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE. Police Commander Hedden presented the staff report, which included a detailed PowerPoint presentation. There was Council Member and staff discussion regarding different ways to go with breeders permit (breeders vs litters), how other communities charge if they have not been spayed or neutered, when customers come in to obtain a license needing verification of the spay and neuter, not so sure that more rules are necessary or prudent because we do not have the staff to support more legislation and we need to enforce what we have now, needing to find a way to remedy the problem and people will begin to understand, this is a way to try to give our Animal Control Officer tools, as our fees increase it allows for money for our Animal Control Department, how our fees are very low compared to neighboring communities, hoping to one day get enough fees to higher another Code Enforcement Officer to help enforce what is being talk about, what the reclaim fee waiver is, what the reason is for the surrender fee, finding a way to offset some of the costs for caring for the animals, instituting a hardship waiver if they could not afford it, the idea of a kenneling permit and regulations that go along with that and being able to remedy problems, vicious dogs is something that needs to be dealt with, installing cleanup stations with bags, micro chipping animals Mayor Villalta invited the audience to come forward and speak. BOB REISTER, Los Banos, spoke regarding the quantity of dogs and what is going on in his neighborhood with a neighbor that has 17 dogs and current code does not allow for anything to be done but complain about dogs barking; JULIA STODDARDS, stated that she started the Los Banos Feral Rescue Program, supports the idea of a breeders permit, very concerned with the surrender fee and not sure it will work in Los Banos especially with aged animals and also not sure if restricting the number of animals will help with the animal overpopulation, and also supports the kenneling idea; BENNY with Second Change Kenneling, spoke regarding the breeders license and how it encourages the breeder to not breed their dog, not concerned with the surrender fee, fines will help the breeders not breed their pets; PALMER MCCOY, Los Banos, stated that he has issues with all these permits because a lot of people will not abide by it and only the honest people will comply, why are we releasing them back into the population if they are not being taken care of, he has concerns with the fees and fines. Council Member Lewis thanked Commander Hedden and Code Enforcement Officer Martin for all that they do, she is looking forward to the updated animal control laws being revised in our community and how education is a very important part of animal care. Informational item only, no action taken. ADVISEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICES (One Report). Senior Planner Elms stated that there will be four (4) public hearings at the September 23, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting: Site Plan Review #2015-04 for Sleep Train Mattress Store located at 1357 W. Pacheco Boulevard; Site Plan Review #2015-05 for the expansion of mi Barrio Food & Gas Mart located at 403 N. Mercey Springs Road, Vesting Tentative Tract Map #2015- 02, Final Development Plan #2015-02, and associated Development Agreement for Northpointe at Regency Park located east of Westminster Way, south of San Simeone Way, and west of the San Luis Canal; and Vesting Tentative Tract Map #2015-01, Final Development Plan #2015-01, and associated Development Agreement for Southpointe at Regency Park located east of Place Road and Overland Avenue, north of Verona Estates, and west of Ward Road. CITY MANAGER REPORT. City Manager Carrigan stated that had an interesting meeting today in Merced with various City Managers, Police Chiefs and CalTrans regarding the homeless issue and they all agreed to meet again. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS. DEBORAH LEWIS: Reminded all to be mindful about various announcements of events going on, how the September 12, 2015 Fire Department Celebration/Movie Night was a great event, the Los Banos Arts Council Quilters honored a few veterans with quilts, congratulated Senior Planner Elms and her staff on the CDBG grant award which will result in additional funds for neutering and spaying animals, this past Monday she had the opportunity to visit and tour Golden Valley health Center in Los Banos and spoke to the services they provide. SCOTT SILVEIRA: Nothing to report. ELIZABETH STONEGROVE: Stated that she attended the Fire Department event on Saturday and is was a wonderful event. TOM FARIA: Reminded all that Friday is Los Banos/Dos Palos high school football game, this weekend is the Los Banos Chamber of Commerce Downtown Street Fair, and the first weekend in October is the Tomato Festival. MAYOR MICHAEL VILLALTA: Spoke regarding the September 12, 2015 Fire Department event, Fall Clean Up event, and displayed a bag that was delivered to him form Sister City Grumento Nova, Italy containing various books. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting at the hour of 11:48 p.m. APPROVED: /s/ Michael Villalta__________ Michael Villalta, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Lucille L. Mallonee__________ Lucille L. Mallonee, City Clerk