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The treasurer said the city expected a preliminary audit report at the meeting but did not receive it. Staff explained the delay stems from the new auditor reconciling prior years’ records and receiving mapping and documentation from the previous auditor. The treasurer said she has provided additional documents and will follow up with the auditor; staff described progress but warned the prior‑auditor data exchange has been slower than hoped.

Council members asked for clarification; staff said the new auditor had some staffing constraints but was not “dragging their feet,” and that coordination with the prior auditor has been the main impediment. The treasurer said she updates cash balances daily and staff are reviewing weekly expense snapshots.

Separately, staff reported training and personnel milestones: Michelle (clerking duties) attended training, a staff member completed probation, and the police department swore in a reserve officer who brings prior experience from Alameda County. The police chief reported a near‑immediate arrest in an attempted homicide at Coley Apartments and discussed a DUI collision with a fatality; the chief praised interdepartmental support from Public Works during major incidents.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Escalon Regular City Council Meeting, May 19, 2025 7:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The treasurer reported the city’s cash position is favorable but the annual audit delivery was delayed; staff said the new auditor is working through mapping from prior years and expects completion soon. City staff training and recent personnel updates were also mentioned.","taxTitle","Escalon City, San Joaquin County, California","taxId",71475,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6232313,"Council establishes Economic Development and Measure P advisory committees",210,1955000,2165000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426281-76d91fc18c81801776e198c4ad0d7e9b&start=1955&end=2165","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426281-76d91fc18c81801776e198c4ad0d7e9b/thumbnail_1955000.jpg","/articles/6232313/Escalon-City/San-Joaquin-County/California/Council-establishes-Economic-Development-and-Measure-P-advisory-committees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232313-8709858c04a194b9dc33eb543be58cc1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771214946&Signature=JtmEpYf01vHoSuVbbUvMd9b6tNdDd1hrdsRYoXZ~O2pinJ3tFLQ8-jWETzTTEKV1IwormKb49jjOESInUlOGG9NaqgXajqyD2SlR07f2EXk2NZP0fBONqSZil~7hVOfEp-dXclO5JiuMikUS7BT-cQSpAg-SG2QBY5tdyZBsZS1FspCnXpx9kcTINYQnmMUklW~UE95EJcsTvCVaRkOaYvIb0ijv-WYyPG1Sr0Hz0GrD519ISC~ggchtgC24P4loC8QVkOlL4vlcq0oGHsSCRnyS8sVDrTfaqBkBLwZs5pfZubMyn71UgF6PIRC6ojFybfr1IlMEfg-ZK~If2fReNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The council adopted resolutions formally creating an Escalon Economic Development Committee and a Measure P Advisory Committee and approved short policies describing each committee’s purpose, membership and operating procedures.

Staff told the council each committee will be five members: the Economic Development Committee will include two council members and three business/community representatives and will advise council on economic development priorities consistent with the city’s strategic plan. The Measure P Advisory Committee will be five city residents and registered voters; staff said its purpose is to solicit community ideas and advise council on potential Measure P expenditures.

Staff emphasized these votes established the committees and policies only; appointments will not be made at the May 20 meeting. The city will accept applications and hold interviews at future meetings (staff said interviews for the economic development committee are scheduled for the June 16 meeting and the Measure P call for applicants closes this week). The policies set terms, quorum rules and reporting expectations and call for periodic meetings, likely monthly.

Council members moved, seconded and the council voted unanimously to adopt both resolutions; no nays were recorded. Staff will post application materials and conduct the advertised appointment process before presenting nominees for council confirmation.","The council voted to create two new five‑member advisory committees—a business‑focused Economic Development Committee and a Measure P Advisory Committee of residents—approving policies that set membership, terms and reporting procedures; appointments will be made after an application and interview process.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6232318,"Escalon honors Public Works, announces Blue Star Memorial and tree‑planting updates",1322,78000,1400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426281-76d91fc18c81801776e198c4ad0d7e9b&start=78&end=1400","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426281-76d91fc18c81801776e198c4ad0d7e9b/thumbnail_78000.jpg","/articles/6232318/Escalon-City/San-Joaquin-County/California/Escalon-honors-Public-Works-announces-Blue-Star-Memorial-and-treeplanting-updates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232318-233cefc0f373d8afcbc4095a38036b42/orig.mp4?Expires=1771214946&Signature=cq4spunREFkeMdwcxCC~YbBLqgrx~yPBNTB3DbJccgbx5cSpwxKQfsnBfX~3ZP7vPWjoTC~Ujh7LrPQ~TRwgYhikJZn1HIRWfHSe2f-UjtPeIXA4MIR5rGdeA9c1gOvp4qqzL8Ye9IfBLj0nx~5u3VT-USeUewEHQAcv~R3KN1pioCmtVkyfNYNzwQIpI5jNnNyJzsSy4yFpLEfJbnybP6g1JrdzpBIr5BOWQ6fiP~jof6QcKHFWK1yAa7gdS0d6hLoKcsEHFPrIEjCrw6jSUQzEIS3YL3lNb3q0zN59oN~n07TKUxOZpeJzGGdwemU48g~8J~J-MokWPwnW-XgCgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The council recognized Public Works during National Public Works Week and presented a proclamation to crews who received public praise for emergency responses and routine maintenance.

Public Works staff thanked the council and described recent high‑profile responses, including assistance at a train‑versus‑pedestrian incident on BNSF tracks and county traffic collisions where Public Works supplied equipment and traffic control. Staff said the department has many long‑tenured employees and noted the team’s collaboration with city management.

Staff announced a Blue Star Memorial will be installed at the community center corner of Arthur and Escalante (the community center site) with a small dedication; public works led landscaping and lighting work for the marker. Staff said some funds used for landscaping came from Measure P to help demonstrate community investments.

Separately, staff reviewed the city’s updated approved tree list (adopted in 2023 with consultant CSG and local landscape firms) and said staff plans to remove 10–12 large sycamore trees on Main Street north of First Street because they are too large for the right‑of‑way and to replace them with species similar to those used south of First. Staff emphasized that while the city prescribes appropriate species and planting methods, maintaining young street trees is the homeowner’s responsibility and the city will consider providing informational materials on proper early care.

Council members and the police chief offered public thanks to Public Works; staff reminded the public of the Blue Star Memorial dedication and upcoming farmers market.","The council recognized Public Works for National Public Works Week, staff announced a Blue Star Memorial installation at the community center and said planned removals and replacements of large boulevard trees along Main Street are scheduled; staff also reviewed the city’s approved tree list updated in 2023.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6232323,"Escalon staff preview Main Street sidewalk project funded by SJCOG grant",191,476000,667000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426281-76d91fc18c81801776e198c4ad0d7e9b&start=476&end=667","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426281-76d91fc18c81801776e198c4ad0d7e9b/thumbnail_476000.jpg","/articles/6232323/Escalon-City/San-Joaquin-County/California/Escalon-staff-preview-Main-Street-sidewalk-project-funded-by-SJCOG-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232323-db15f7fc46d89bf017cfd7f25a32f7da/orig.mp4?Expires=1771214946&Signature=aPSd7Dq9Ud1jwq5IVDykSfFNqUpoedIyTZVq1QmBeVwJ62o4Ukn557hv96HONlxn6iLSiEX0NqpJ-P9qReyjVB~EfQKq8D00te7rGvaNSuDHMJjl61GIec82Q0KI58biCknsp7yF7Z74hdbtCi8nqnvxIDjNLw~VKwdFCaIg4TT5QN7EQicGbuNt99l7lZmhvZ1kEo5kNaxJcADAnBApBbKshnEtRnG~SCTxvHkuiwqCsWJYe9yvfJl5iSmaPHLOv~1FqrOD1Be0yWhANu~xuagXAe1HsBW9oLPY0mK5k54-X8NUHmV7ZcAGFkhZT6zyf0Eu53O-nnR8BpGdSxyAXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented details of a planned Main Street sidewalk and intersection improvement project, saying the work would use a grant from the San Joaquin Council of Governments and would install sidewalk on the park side of Main Street and improve intersections and crosswalks.

The presentation said parking on Main Street will not be affected and the city has the right‑of‑way needed for a sidewalk project along the park frontage. Staff identified a construction window between January and March (a low‑event period for the park and farmers market) and said staff will include a requirement in the bid documents that the contractor hit that window to avoid event disruptions.

Maps shared with council showed sidewalks extending to and around the library and connecting along Main Street toward St. John. Staff said some work will include bulb‑outs, planters and brick treatments similar to recently completed intersections. The project is at the pre‑bid presentation stage; staff said they plan to go out to bid soon and there will be an opportunity for public comment before any final contract award.

Council members asked about coordination with the farmers market and timing; staff replied the January–March window was selected after reviewing the park calendar. One council member asked whether the project would return to council for future approvals; staff said the current item was informational and that public comment could be received now but no final action was being requested at this meeting.

Staff indicated the project was funded through the SJCOG grant and is part of the city’s ongoing capital improvement program to rehabilitate sidewalks, pavement and crossings.","City staff presented plans to install new sidewalks and intersection improvements on the park side of Main Street using a San Joaquin Council of Governments grant; work is planned to avoid park events and preserve parking.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6232327,"Escalon reviews transit services, approves grant paperwork to keep fares free",976,2453000,3429000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426281-76d91fc18c81801776e198c4ad0d7e9b&start=2453&end=3429","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426281-76d91fc18c81801776e198c4ad0d7e9b/thumbnail_2453000.jpg","/articles/6232327/Escalon-City/San-Joaquin-County/California/Escalon-reviews-transit-services-approves-grant-paperwork-to-keep-fares-free","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232327-ff41aafc8411dd003618a2920ee168bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771214946&Signature=N6cQ7pM5DH1trc5Lqle6-LYSU1B09ajNJoiCNdEByUmRjmBiOegYdTxZ9AF7-hwgePl5VeIEf7ZuWg0Us8XuijV8nbotZXTBtRhcSgHk1xSUmpZdQH6noVjTjkj0KxHdqaQN7onQeI6CbQVL3dopR0K2kkNu~NLXFklxRYHA0e4ORwevW0Aa4SQV7iuQ~HB5-DjNO2uTi6pk6hp1nQ0J1rVTCvjtU~uIcNDYFXggwZnUjiM15uWdmUA8~AMOQGEhibuEM4LoXxemFtkD0JABxbbnzOuYtV~1-7HRhiH7~JlXwUQWDQZRDeRrH9FKh0amKFqFU1yRNdCr3ZlTYK3U2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Escalon City transit manager Ron Ando gave an annual update on Etrans on May 20, outlining the city’s Dial‑A‑Ride, Route 35 trips to Modesto, and recent pilots including an Uber partnership and a Miocar car‑share pilot.

Ando said Etrans has been the city’s public transit system “since 1977” and described three recent additions: Etrans on the go (an Uber voucher partnership that subsidizes up to $10 per trip after a $2 rider contribution), a Miocar rural car‑share pilot with one vehicle at the Escalon Park & Ride, and the three‑trip daily Route 35 connection to Modesto. He reported last fiscal year the system provided 1,279 passenger trips; Dial‑A‑Ride accounted for about 275 trips and Route 35 about 934. He said Miocar had three rentals and Etrans on the go used roughly 70 vouchers in the reporting period.

The update placed the services in the context of funding sources: transportation development act (TDA) local transportation funds, Federal Transit Administration grants, Measure K, State of Good Repair and Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) grants, and other state programs such as SB 125. Ando noted the Miocar pilot runs through June 2026 and staff is considering a contract amendment to add a second vehicle and additional performance metrics.

Members of the council praised the outreach and pilots and asked logistical questions about stops and voucher access. Ando said the Etrans on the go vouchers are available via the city’s transit web page (escalontrans.org) and attach to an Uber profile; the $10 city credit applies when trips originate or end in Escalon.

The council approved two staff requests tied to transit funding. First, it adopted a resolution authorizing execution of certifications and assurances to accept LCTOP funding (used to subsidize fares that make Etrans free) in the amount noted in staff materials. Council members voiced no objections and the motion carried. Second, the council authorized staff to file a Transportation Development Act claim with the San Joaquin Council of Governments for fiscal year 2025–26; staff reported the city’s FY 2025–26 TDA allocation is $502,000, of which policy requires 25 percent be reserved for transit (budgeted here as $122,774), with the remainder proposed for streets and roads ($348,323) and bicycle/pedestrian projects ($11,439). The city also reported $3,624 in State Transit Assistance funds for transit operations.

The transit manager listed short‑range planning and continued partnerships with senior groups and local organizations as next steps; staff said they will bring a short‑range transit plan to council this summer with options to expand service and potential funding strategies.

City staff will return with contract amendments or program details if they propose adding vehicle capacity or changing subsidy levels.","City transit manager reviewed Etrans services and pilot programs, reported modest ridership gains and requested—and the council approved—paperwork to access Low Carbon Transit Operations and Transportation Development Act funds that keep fares free and fund service operations.","actionData","errors"]

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