Cassandra Abram

Measure A spending and road bond debt dispute

Roughly $20 million budgeted for road capital projects this fiscal year; about $3 million in annual debt payments.

Public Records and Accountability Complaints

Smoke Shop Regulations

Enforcement and permit administration will fall to the police department; no direct cost figure was stated.

E-Bike Safety

Expect fewer traffic jams and maybe fewer accidents, saving everyone time and money.

Personnel Appointment

Salary and terms are set by the approved employment agreement.

Building Permit Dispute at 290 North Thor Street

Transit Plans and Free Fares Program

Not-to-exceed expenditure of $299,949.15.

Crowell School Area Parking Problems

Proposed AI Data Centers in the Region

CFD No. 3 Special Taxes and Annexation

Special taxes levied within CFD No. 3 annexation territory.

2026 ADA Transition Plan

Remediation costs run from about $200 for minor fixes to several thousand dollars per item, to be spread through capital projects and maintenance over roughly ten years.

Standing Water Drainage Issue on Residential Street

Water Billing Corrections Update

$191,458.43 in customer credits and $269,392.05 in corrective charges so far.

Youth Opioid Prevention Funding

$200,000 from restricted opioid settlement funds — no general fund money.

Well 8 Water Treatment Carbon Replacement

$113,601 plus a $11,360 contingency for the carbon change-out.

Private security contract for City Hall and Transit Center

Up to $1,885,000 over five years, with a possible added cost later if a second City Hall guard is added.

Highway 99 community promotion signage

$100,000 from tourism fund reserves, covering roughly three signs and about 16 panels.

2023-2031 Housing Element and CRMU Rezone

No direct cost to residents, but the plan determines where new housing and mixed-use development can go — affecting neighborhood character and housing supply.

Food truck park at 2400 Fulkerth Road denied

The vacant lot stays undeveloped, generating no sales or property tax from the proposed use.

Reduced Capital Facilities Fees for Business Growth

Up to $500,000 from the tourism fund to backfill reduced fees; individual projects could save roughly $30,000 each.

Approval of Agenda as Posted

Consent Calendar (Items 6.A through 6.S)

Smoke Shop Ordinance — Introduction and First Reading (with amendment)

CFD No. 3 Annexation No. 2 — First Reading of Special Tax Ordinance

Acceptance of 2026 ADA Transition Plan

Youth Opioid Prevention Agreements and $200,000 Appropriation

Accepting the Weekly Demands of September 18, 2026 Through September 24, 2026 in the Amount of $2,762,260.96, Payroll EFT of June 1, 2026 Through June 30, 2026 in the Amount of $2,896,807.73, Weekly Demands of September 25, 2026 Through…

Accepting the Investment and Cash Report for the Month of September 2026 in the amount of $323,785,937.53.

Accepting the Minutes of the October 13, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting

Approving Change Order No. 6 and 7, and Accepting Improvements and Authorizing the City Engineer to File a Notice of Completion for City Project No. 21-021 "Pedras Road Rehabilitation" (Engineering)

Approving Amendment No. 9 for Task Order No. 4A Under the Terms of the Master Agreement (City Contract No. 2023-109) with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for the City of Turlock’s Roads Initiative Program in the…

Approving Amendment No. 1 for Task Order No. 1 Under the Terms of the Master Agreement (City Contract No. 2026-117) with BKF Engineers for Engineering Design Services for the City of Turlock’s Roads Initiative Program in the Amount of…

Awarding Bid and Approving an Agreement Between the City of Turlock and Agee Construction Corporation in the Amount of $5,497,794.00 and a Contingency Amount of $550,000.00 (10%) to be Funded by Fund 115 “Measure A - Roads” Bond Proceeds…

Approving Amendment No. 23 for Task Order No. 10A Under the Terms of the Master Agreement (City Contract No. 2024-111) with NV5, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the City of Turlock’s Roads Initiative Program in…

Awarding Bid and Approving an Agreement with St. Francis Electric in the Amount of $60,505, Authorizing a Construction Contingency Amount, and Determining the Award of Bid is Exempt from the Provisions of CEQA for Construction of City…

Awarding Bid and Approving an Agreement with DC Electric Group in the Amount of $169,955, Authorizing a Construction Contingency Amount, and Determining the Award of Bid is Exempt from the Provisions of CEQA for Construction of City…

Rescinding a Previous Resolution and Authorizing the Submission of a LCTOP FY 2025-26 Allocation Request for a Regional Free Fares Project ($172,116) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Documents Necessary (Transit)

Approval of agenda as amended

Consent calendar (Items 6.A–6.K)

CFD 2 Annexation No. 43 — 337 West Avenue South

Approval of Agenda as Posted

Consent Calendar (Items 6.A through 6.S)

Smoke Shop Ordinance — Introduction and First Reading (with amendment)

CFD No. 3 Annexation No. 2 — First Reading of Special Tax Ordinance

Acceptance of 2026 ADA Transition Plan

Youth Opioid Prevention Agreements and $200,000 Appropriation

Approval of agenda as amended

Consent calendar (Items 6.A–6.K)

CFD 2 Annexation No. 43 — 337 West Avenue South

Highway 99 Community Promotion Project — $100,000 appropriation

Platinum Security agreement — directed back for interviews

Wanted more diligence given the contract size and the out-of-area firm

Approval of agenda as posted

Consent Calendar (Items 6.A-6.H)

PLHA Plan Amendment for 2020 Allocation Year (8.A)

Housing Element Adoption, CRMU Amendments and Rezones (8.B)

Economic Development Strategic Implementation Plan (2026-2029) (9.A)

St. Francis Electric Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement (9.B)

Approval of agenda as posted

Consent Calendar (Items 6.A through 6.L)

First Reading: Sidewalk Vendor Ordinance (Item 8.A)

AMI Water Meter Installation Phase 1 Contracts (Item 9.A)

Approval of agenda as posted

Consent Calendar (items 8.A through 8.V)

Appeal of Building Permit #25-1123 decision (290 North Thor Street)

MOU with CSU Stanislaus for Virtual Turlock Project

Appointment of John J. Murphy as City Manager

Consent calendar (Items 8.A–8.I)

Appeal of Conditional Use Permit 2024-09 — Food Truck Park, 2400 Fulkerth Road

Resolution of Concurrence — Stanislaus HOME Consortium FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan

Street tree list, planting/maintenance guidelines, and Title 7 ordinance amendment

Revised Measure A Expenditure Policy and three new firefighter positions

Approval of agenda as posted or amended

Rescinding Resolution 2025-083 and adopting a new resolution designating the authorized signatures for the City of Turlock bank accounts with Westamerica Bank

Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program

Approving Amendment No. 4 to an Agreement between the City of Turlock and ABS Direct, Inc. for laser printer and mailing services of utility billing, utility delinquent notices, and business license r

Direct the remaining $150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to Animal Services

Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Consider Adoption of a Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance After Review and Recommendation by the Planning Commission

Consent Calendar (Items 8.A-8.E, 8.H-8.K)

Resolution 2026-037 — Authorized Bank Signatures with WestAmerica Bank (Item 8.F)

ABS Direct, Inc. Contract Amendment No. 4 (Item 8.G)

Resolution 2026-034 — FY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan Submission to HUD (Item 10.A)

Redirecting $150,000 in Remaining ARPA Funds to Animal Services (Item 11.A)

Resolution 2026-035 — Intention to Consider Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance (Item 11.B)

Approving an Agreement (City Contract No. 2026-132) with Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $299,949.15 for a period of three years for City Project No. 23064 "Short

Approving an agreement (City Contract 2026-075) with KONE Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, for elevator maintenance and repair services for a five-year term in an amount not to exceed $3

Approval of Agenda as Posted

adopt as amended by pulling items 8D, 8F, 8H for separate consideration of the Consent Calendar

Approval of Agenda as posted

to adopt the Consent Calendar

Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in a Community Facilities District, Including Certain Annexation Territory Identified as Annexation No. 1, for City of Tu