August 24, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting

The City of Ceres held its regular City Council meeting on August 24, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval of a facilities use agreement between the city and the Ceres Unified School District for mutual use of public facilities, allowing expanded third-party program use such as aquatics and hoopsters. The council also approved a landscape and maintenance agreement with Elite Maintenance and Tree Service for city right-of-ways within certain assessment districts, following a competitive informal bid process. Additionally, the council amended the capital improvement program to add the Hatch Road widening project combined with the South Transmission Main project, accepting $480,000 in Surface Transportation Block Grant funds and approving a $550,000 contract with Westwood Professional Services. Another significant budget action was the appropriation of $5 million in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funds for the final design and environmental documentation of the State Route 99 Service Road Mitchell Road Interchange project. The council also adopted resolutions related to a future revenue sharing agreement with the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District following a proposed annexation. Several ordinances addressing camping and park use were passed to enhance enforcement capabilities. Public comments focused on downtown business concerns, parking, and community safety. Overall, the meeting featured multiple contract approvals, budget amendments, and capital project authorizations that will impact city infrastructure and services.