City Council - Regular Meeting
The Tracy City Council held a regular meeting where they received several proclamations and recognitions, including for Lyme Disease Awareness Month and National Public Works Week. The council also discussed and approved several consent calendar items, including amendments to the city’s municipal code regarding elections and water rates. Key discussions included the city’s pension liability, proposed changes to temporary use permits, and campaign contribution limits.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Tracy, CA
- Meeting Date
- May 19, 2026
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
38 items on the agenda.
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Roll Call and Declaration of Conflicts
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Employee of the Month
Proclamation: Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Proclamation: National Day of Prayer
Proclamation: National Public Works Week
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Certificates of Recognition
Military Enlistments and Reassignment Certificates of Recognition
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Approve Minutes of the February 17, 2026 Special Meeting – Workshop, March 17, 2026 Special Meeting, March 17, 2026 Special Meeting – Workshop, and March 17, 2026 Regular Meeting.
Recommendation: Approve Minutes of the February 17, 2026 Special Meeting – Workshop, March 17, 2026 Special Meeting, March 17, 2026 Special Meeting – Workshop, and March 17, 2026 Regular Meeting.
Adopt an Ordinance Amending Title 2 – Administration of the Tracy Municipal Code to Add the Following Sections Under Chapter 2.01 – Elections of the Tracy Municipal Code: 2.01.000 – General Municipal Election Date and 2.01.060 – Filing Fee for Processing Nomination Papers. Elections Campaign Contribution Limits and Filings
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt an Ordinance Amending Title 2 – Administration of the Tracy Municipal Code to Add the Following Sections Under Chapter 2.01 – Elections of the Tracy Municipal Code: 2.01.000 – General Municipal Election Date, 2.01.050 – Campaign Contribution Limits, and 2.01.060 – Filing Fee for Processing Nomination Papers.
Adopt an Ordinance Amending and Updating Tracy Municipal Code Chapter 11.04 – Water Rates and Regulations, Article 2, and Retitling the Ordinance as “Backflow and Cross-Connection Prevention.”
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending and updating Tracy Municipal Code Chapter 11.04 – Water Rates and Regulations, Article 2, and retitling the ordinance as “Backflow and Cross-Connection Prevention.”
Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.24 - Licensing and Regulation of Nonprofit Organizations for the Operation of Bingo Games, of the Tracy Municipal Code.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt an Ordinance to amend Chapter 4.24 - Licensing and Regulation of Nonprofit Organizations for the Operation of Bingo Games, of the Tracy Municipal Code.
Adopt an Ordinance Amending Title 2 – Administration of the Tracy Municipal Code to Add the Following Sections Under Chapter 2.01 – Elections of the Tracy Municipal Code: 2.01.000 – General Municipal Election Date and 2.01.060 – Filing Fee for Processing Nomination Papers.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt an Ordinance Amending Title 2 – Administration of the Tracy Municipal Code to Add the Following Sections Under Chapter 2.01 – Elections of the Tracy Municipal Code: 2.01.000 – General Municipal Election Date and 2.01.060 – Filing Fee for Processing Nomination Papers.
Adopt a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments and Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report for the Tracy Consolidated Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and Adopt a Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments for the Tracy LMD for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and Hold a Public Hearing on June 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. to Consider the Same in Accordance with the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions, pursuant to the California Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 and California Streets & Highway Code § 22623 et seq.: (1) Adopt a Resolution initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments and approving the preliminary Engineer’s Report for the Tracy Consolidated Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal year 2026/2027; and (2) Subject to approval of Item 1, adopt a Resolution of Intention to levy and collect annual assessments for the Tracy Consolidated Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and (B) hold a Public Hearing on June 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. to consider the same in accordance with the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972.
Adopt a Resolution Approving the renewal of the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) Software through the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) and Dispensing with the Procurement Requirement for This Agreement Pursuant to Tracy Municipal Code Section 2.20.140(b).
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution (1) approving the renewal of the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) Software through Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for a not to exceed amount of $75,000 annually for a term of 3 years and (2) Dispensing with the procurement requirement for this agreement pursuant to Tracy Municipal Code Section 2.20.140(b).
Adopt a Resolution Approving a Deferred Improvement Agreement for Lammers Road and Valpico Road Intersection Improvements Associated with the International Park of Commerce Building 20 Project.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a Deferred Improvement Agreement for Lammers Road & Valpico Road Intersection Improvements associated with the International Park of Commerce Building 20 Project.
Receive a Report Summarizing the Outcomes of the City of Tracy's 2026 Federal Advocacy Trip to Washington, D.C.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive this report summarizing outcomes from the City of Tracy's Federal Advocacy Trip to Washington, D.C. on March 24–25, 2026.
Adopt a Resolution Accepting Construction Improvements for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 74107, Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Phase 2B.
Recommendation: Staff recommend that the City Council adopt a Resolution: 1. Accepting the construction improvements for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, Phase 2B, Capital Improvement Project 74107, constructed by GSE Construction Co. Inc., of Livermore, California, as complete, and 2. Authorizing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the San Joaquin County Recorder's Office, and 3. Authorizing the City Engineer to release the Improvement Security and Retention payment in accordance with the construction contract and Tracy Municipal Code Section 12.36.080, and 4. Authorizing the Finance Department to close the Project and transfer the balance remaining of $3,329,421 from Capital Improvement Project 74107 to Capital Improvement Project 74168 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Phase 2C.
Adopt a Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 74170, Headworks Bar Screen No.1 Replacement Project.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution: Awarding a construction contract to TNT Industrial Contractors, Inc. of Sacramento, California, in the amount of $598,800 for Headworks Bar Screen No.1 Replacement, Capital Improvement Project 74170, and Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve change orders up to the contingency amount of $59,880, if needed, pursuant to Tracy Municipal Code section 2.20.090(b), and Authorizing an overall not-to-exceed project budget of $688,620, and Granting authority to the City Manager to execute permits, agreements, or documents necessary to facilitate the construction of the Project.
Adopt a Resolution Amending the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Funding Allocations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Funding Agreements with Subrecipients Reflecting the Amended Amounts.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution: Amending the fiscal year 2026-2027 estimated allocation amounts approved in Resolution No. 2026-073, as follows: Increase the Community Development Block Grant awards from $520,570 to $521,683 and Decrease the Home Investment Partnership Program awards from $137,920 to $137,417.86 with adjustments to the sub-recipient award of both programs to reflect the final allocations determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee to execute funding agreements with sub-recipients for both programs, and Appropriating the Full Allocation to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Adopt a Resolution to approve City of Tracy Investment Policy Amendments.
Recommendation: The Finance Committee recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving amendments to the City of Tracy Investment Policy.
ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Conduct a Public Hearing, Adopt a Resolution Determining that This Project Is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Waive the First Reading by Substitution of the Title and Introduce an Ordinance Adopting a New Article, Article 18.5 Mixed Use Zone (MU-1), and Revising an Existing Article, Article 35 Signs, of Chapter 10.08, Zoning Regulations, of Title 10, Planning and Zoning, of the Tracy Municipal Code.
Recommendation: The City of Tracy Planning Commission recommends that the City Council hold a Public Hearing, and upon its conclusion, take the following actions: 1. Adopt a Resolution determining that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3); and 2. Waive the first reading by substitution of the title and introduce an ordinance adopting a new article, Article 18.5 Mixed Use Zone (MU-1), and revising an existing article, Article 35 Signs, of Chapter 10.08, Zoning Regulations, of Title 10, Planning and Zoning, of the Tracy Municipal Code.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Updating the Citywide Master Fee Schedule For Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Rescinding Resolution 2025-290, effective July 1, 2026.
Recommendation: The Tracy Finance Committee recommends that the City Council (1) conduct a Public Hearing to receive and consider comments on the proposed Citywide Master Fee Schedule, and upon conclusion, (2) adopt a Resolution that (A) approves and adopts, the proposed Citywide Master Fee Schedule, including the corrected Palmistry Background Investigation Fee, effective immediately; and (B) approves and adopts, the New Bingo License Fee and the Bingo License Renewal fee, effective June 4, 2026; and (C) approves and adopts, a 3% inflationary adjustment to applicable fees, effective July 1, 2026; and (D) rescinds Resolution 2025-290, effective July 1, 2026.
Conduct a Public Hearing, Adopt a Resolution Determining that This Project Is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Adopt a Resolution Repealing and Replacing Tracy Municipal Code Section 10.08.4240 Regarding Temporary Use Permits
Recommendation: The City of Tracy Planning Commission recommends that the City Council hold a Public Hearing, and upon its conclusion, take the following actions: 1. Adopt a Resolution determining that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and, 2. Waive the first reading by substitution of title and introduce and adopt an ordinance repealing and replacing Section 10.08.4240 of the Tracy Municipal Code regarding Temporary Use Permits.
Conduct a Public Hearing and receive an informational report regarding the City of Tracy Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Government Code Section 3502.3 (Assembly Bill 2561).
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council hold a Public Hearing and receive a report on City of Tracy Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3.
Adopt a Resolution Adopting the City of Tracy Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings Policy Pursuant to Senate Bill 707.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution adopting the City of Tracy Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings Policy, pursuant to Senate Bill 707.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Funding and Appropriation for Monuments and Dedications Made by the City Council in Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing funding and appropriation for Council-directed monuments and dedications in Fiscal Year 2025–26, utilizing unexpended travel funds remaining within the City Council budget.
Receive an Informational Report and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding an Ordinance Regulating Campaign Contribution Limits in the City of Tracy.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive an informational report and provide direction to staff regarding an ordinance regulating campaign contribution limits in the City of Tracy.
Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation from the City Attorney and City Clerk regarding the potential creation of an alternate Commissioner to the Planning Commission and provide direction to staff following a discussion and comments from the public.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation from the City Attorney and City Clerk regarding the potential creation of an alternate Commissioner to the Planning Commission and provide direction to staff following a discussion and comments from the public.
Receive A Presentation from the City Attorney and City Clerk Regarding Potentially Changing the Start Times of Regularly Scheduled City Council Meetings and Provide Direction to Staff Following a Discussion and Comments from the Public.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation from the City Attorney and City Clerk regarding potentially changing the start times of regularly scheduled City Council meetings and provide direction to staff following a discussion and comments from the public.