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Speakers described cases in which kittens and dogs found by residents could not be intaked, recounted difficulty finding rescue placement, and said they had been told by shelter staff to return animals to where they were found. One commenter said a resident who had tried to deliver a three‑month‑old kitten to the shelter was told the shelter could not accept it because the resident had held the animal for several days while seeking rescue placement.

Multiple speakers asked whether the City has the UC Davis evaluation staff said it had commissioned (an item referenced in prior staff briefings) and whether rescue‑organization intake data had been included in any needs analysis. One speaker said a public‑records response told them the City did not possess records related to a UC Davis evaluation. Another requested that the City consider a supplemental needs assessment that accounts for animals handled directly by community rescue organizations and reunified animals that never enter shelter intake records.

Animal‑welfare advocates urged clearer enforcement of existing municipal codes related to licensing, animals at large, microchipping and breeder limits, and asked the Council to ensure Animal Services is resourced to accept strays and enforce rules to reduce abandonment. Staff said they would follow up on the public‑records question and the request for documentation.

What happens next: Staff committed to follow up on the record request and to clarify whether the UC Davis evaluation and related intake data were part of the animal‑shelter planning packet. Residents asked for a more transparent process for shelter planning that includes counts of animals rehomed by rescues and community foster networks.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","July 1st, 2025 - Tracy City Council Meetings","oneSentenceSummary","Multiple residents during public comment urged the City to release or recheck a UC Davis evaluation connected to the Tracy Animal Shelter, questioned intake policies for kittens and strays, and asked for clearer data and transparency about shelter capacity and enforcement of local codes.","taxTitle","Tracy, San Joaquin County, California","taxId",3940,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6512127,"Council adopts 2023–2031 Housing Element required by state, paving way for rezones and housing programs",9819,7160000,16979000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5118120-11ecef47c87854f61f0d682bb7acf173&start=7160&end=16979","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5118120-11ecef47c87854f61f0d682bb7acf173/thumbnail_7160000.jpg","/articles/6512127/Tracy/San-Joaquin-County/California/Council-adopts-20232031-Housing-Element-required-by-state-paving-way-for-rezones-and-housing-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512127-88afb5ccc359ff73ceba3fe2d11012c6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153487&Signature=Fx-8u8bPNaDD4x9P62iVsBYdnAMn-s4omINZKToXxHkj2BcTJavV532zpJKuZRTy6JR~2PM2vWdtlhFDkM13eTjuVPha-RNn86JkxZID5Ygn3YShHFQSMXcvV6MZXaByleS3cVjoPmXghM2R5GQxfSS-eYKnB4qK6IDR~~h2t0eFgSJCCHAkj1mvT-hSIJZOoXXQ5L5xrFr0y8sor9vnJYqUuoIEennGXfUlWHADriQSfcF1RtFcXnUW7-Z3wcGK9L5U3ZDex7ulB6WZW86Hk7tSibiNzTrfmcUf9CbfyUGl~TTjHN09RMov99Za6mjgpqqLQsNyyGf8xMFED3UmNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tracy City Council adopted the city’s 2023–2031 Housing Element after staff described the state‑mandated requirements and the document’s programmatic approach. Council determined the housing element adoption to be exempt from CEQA and voted to send the document to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for certification.

Scott Clare of Community & Economic Development summarized the housing element content and the state context: this sixth‑cycle update responds to a much larger Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for Tracy than prior cycles and incorporates more than 60 recent legislative requirements. Clare said the element identifies numerous implementation programs, potential sites (roughly 200 acres for future rezoning to meet RHNA), and more than 20 programs with about 50 associated actions the City will track and implement during the planning period.

Clare and staff emphasized that the housing element itself is a strategy and that rezones and site‑specific environmental review will follow. The document is exempt from CEQA because adoption does not change zoning at the time of adoption; site‑specific CEQA will be required when individual rezones or projects move forward.

The council adopted the housing element by unanimous roll call. Staff noted the city must submit the adopted element to HCD for review and said staff will return with environmental documents and implementation items, including any necessary rezonings and amendments to related General Plan elements such as circulation and safety.

What happens next: The adopted housing element will be submitted to HCD for certification. Staff will begin work on implementation, including potential CEQA documentation and rezoning actions to make adequate sites for extremely low, very low and low income housing available during the planning period.","The City Council adopted the 2023–2031 Housing Element and found the action exempt from CEQA; the document responds to a substantially larger regional housing needs allocation and identifies programs and sites that will be used to meet state requirements, including future rezones of roughly 200 acres for higher‑density housing.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6512131,"Council approves pump‑track/skatepark contract after councilmember questions about experience and ADA features",731,8767000,9498000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5118120-11ecef47c87854f61f0d682bb7acf173&start=8767&end=9498","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5118120-11ecef47c87854f61f0d682bb7acf173/thumbnail_8767000.jpg","/articles/6512131/Tracy/San-Joaquin-County/California/Council-approves-pumptrackskatepark-contract-after-councilmember-questions-about-experience-and-ADA-features","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512131-9e998ad9d3e5addb80554e70a37dacca/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153487&Signature=bMQx6X2WkvA2FXuDE8liPFFKx6GUCB24ZCaywM8zZjJH1rIHtJ8-VI7ZNjpIA-tcjEnMplZXP0~lzYvxrwg809uUhLSlR0XJ9Q1yP3bK01zH~Thvyhu-kLOlHo9H2sV1NSugFrFymPO~MA7iXRa3QnUgdkQWF1GD4MteV2Sv89DxSkUI3KE28v2byv6W8EZkIp-NAVr5SvcAYQLDpWicAr6jdsZmD3a-qggx3g7zdbSNTI9hXicijGs73ZNeiPxVxVz6zrhBvMb2OtNg9TtsjpSIJgFcUHFaE8oKvNmc~5k4x6n79uAZ5yGNKG7E~9nCzzhJnTQCjaMnjNWohVxUFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council approved a construction contract for a pump track and associated skatepark features following a staff recommendation and a presentation by the selected general contractor and subcontractor.

Richard Joaquin, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, asked the contractor team to address council questions about California pump‑track experience, certifications and whether an ADA‑accessible loop had been built previously. Frontline Engineering and subcontractor Spahn Ranch Skateparks answered council questions in person.

Aaron Spahn of Spahn Ranch said his company has built more than 30 pump‑track projects nationwide and has held a California general‑contractor license for more than 30 years. He told council his team has experience with safety certifications, concrete and asphalt builds, formwork, reinforcement and ACI‑certified concrete nozzle personnel, and said the company has delivered both skate park and pump‑track projects in California. He also said he has experience designing ADA features for wheelchair and prosthetic access and that his crews would construct the design as specified by the City. “We are 1 of the most experienced professional builders of these style parks in this industry,” Spahn said.

Councilmember Nygaard pressed for specifics about prior California pump tracks and ADA loops. The contractor said the website is being updated and that they have multiple pump tracks in their portfolio, including projects outside California and several in the state; they also supplied a letter of support from the Professional Trail Builders Association relating to industry standards and a pending membership.

After questions and discussion, and a brief public comment period, the council approved the contract. The roll call for item 1Q recorded four yes votes and one no (Councilmember Nygaard), and staff noted the company would provide required submittals, insurance and bonding prior to construction.

What happens next: Staff will finalize contracting paperwork and the contractor will begin permit, site‑preparation and construction work consistent with contract terms and City design specifications. Council and staff said they expect the contractor to follow the project design and ADA requirements as submitted.","The council approved a contract with Frontline Engineering and Spahn Ranch Skateparks to build a pump track and skatepark features after the contractor described 30+ years of experience, more than 30 pump‑track projects nationally and experience incorporating ADA features; the vote was 4–1 with one No from Councilmember Nygaard.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6512136,"Council approves four‑year crossing‑guard contract shared with school districts",266,5957000,6223000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5118120-11ecef47c87854f61f0d682bb7acf173&start=5957&end=6223","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5118120-11ecef47c87854f61f0d682bb7acf173/thumbnail_5957000.jpg","/articles/6512136/Tracy/San-Joaquin-County/California/Council-approves-fouryear-crossingguard-contract-shared-with-school-districts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512136-7ca0b6ba1ea46774e3c864d702fbfda9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153487&Signature=G5hHuNoh71EyeMG5YsBy0xT-Zpd7781kIrNHFhbZGjyViUo6GHJeOJDNPJX6CpZk61FsBx-JA-bmeIopF5PCB7PfBan1zmWBguinCtb1dyunMd7Hy43wNcB5N4jlBdYQPUDZeOt7oyuFAL7dse~G8ECVRgfXi408DMjBFoGU~sMa2VJ13GLxofSKdKp-0-2DC18HuqGjkzmVD9WMYGh~w5B1EhpmVidnmJ4gBgMWFvN56KxTcnpvXmbQpv5zE~6fmyW9eTJEdjjWOH7qKq93YszGOmdKkQ99V5GxN7HaCClLXGY~Dl3hP~0IGlDVQoda5SHwycejbT~KtHpdF9A4yA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tracy City Council unanimously approved a four‑year professional services agreement with All City Management Services Inc. to provide school pedestrian crossing‑guard services across 32 sites in the city.

Lieutenant Dan Garcia of the Tracy Police Department presented the contract, which runs from July 15, 2025, through July 14, 2029. Garcia told the council the agreement would supply crossing‑guard coverage for 32 locations, roughly three hours per day across 180 school days annually, totaling roughly 18,558 guard hours over the contract term. \"This professional services contract will cover a 4 year term from 07/15/2025 to 07/14/2029 with the total amount not to exceed $2,447,615,\" Garcia said.

Garcia said the city will share the financial burden equally with Tracy Unified School District and Jefferson School District and that half of the expense will be offset by school contributions. The police department will fund the contract through its operations budget and the agreement tasks the vendor with recruitment, background checks, training and program oversight.

Public speakers encouraged additional safety investments, including illuminated crosswalk signage at identified high‑risk locations; several speakers urged the council and staff to pursue Safe Routes to School grants and further capital improvements to reduce unsupervised mid‑block risks. City staff said they regularly apply for state and federal Safe Routes grants and will prepare a memo with the latest grant‑application status.

The contract was approved by unanimous roll call. City staff said the agreement aligns with council strategic priorities for public safety and is aimed at maintaining a sustainable crossing‑guard program in coordination with the school districts.

What happens next: The vendor will begin onboarding and providing crossing guards on the project start date. Staff committed to follow up on grant applications and to provide a memo updating council on Safe Routes funding and potential locations for illuminated crosswalks.","The council approved a four‑year professional services contract with All City Management Services Inc. to provide school crossing guard coverage at 32 sites; the total contract amount is not to exceed $2,447,615 and costs will be split equally with Tracy Unified and Jefferson School Districts.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6512140,"Tracy Council approves Tracy Hills Commerce Center after months of public debate",209,1215000,1424000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5118120-11ecef47c87854f61f0d682bb7acf173&start=1215&end=1424","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5118120-11ecef47c87854f61f0d682bb7acf173/thumbnail_1215000.jpg","/articles/6512140/Tracy/San-Joaquin-County/California/Tracy-Council-approves-Tracy-Hills-Commerce-Center-after-months-of-public-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512140-b11f21051da9752e45b0cb688d7cb19c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153487&Signature=QbKb5~BF79DZoDqGG60EvkpKTJS5TdtQcNV0xJocAztu6xr0QzrULxQwvHkzIpCxrPMac5zVzMO-i5Pb9IXri4tJcPacFTNHuqcvKsEfg5~5Ot0ng6WfVLWic5y0JJdTd31ri9ZRLuGvdzroshAuOqSOkvKyrfecKlE7pb0KycnUE8Dbqd5tDVaGlMQ9AKibdN9-snO6V6l7zro3cnhNz9Z8-gaperQoNODdkimiQsKBl1NXOinP9ejtPYLUsnkUI5i2pFG~KTu9FpkbHIm8CbjFc1TlXaMqG5dft-UXotNKpUCDy138HkhCDzqvvZ6DaKwW7PaI~GcPQeb4KzXxWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tracy City Council voted 3–2 late Tuesday to approve the Tracy Hills Commerce Center, a proposed seven‑building industrial and business park on roughly 97 acres at the southwest corner of Corral Hollow Road and the Delta Mendota Canal. The action includes a specific‑plan amendment allowing modest height variation, a development review permit for about 1.73 million square feet of industrial space and a vesting tentative subdivision map to create lots for the buildings and related infrastructure.

The project applicant, Steve Arthur, partner with Ridgeline Property Group, told the council the design has evolved over years of review and is intended to attract a mix of industrial, advanced manufacturing and commercial uses. “I appreciate the opportunity to present the Tracy Hills Commerce Center,” Arthur said during the presentation, noting the team had reduced building sizes, removed cross‑dock facilities and added retail parcels along Corral Hollow as part of design changes.

The council’s approval follows extensive staff review and public hearings at the Planning Commission, where the matter generated large turnout both for and against the project. Planning staff and the applicant said the project is consistent with the certified Tracy Hills Specific Plan environmental impact report and that additional CEQA study was not required under the cited guidelines.

Supporters — including trade union officials who said the project would create hundreds of construction jobs and nearly 1,000 ongoing positions — argued the development would bring local careers and tax revenue. “This project will provide good paying local jobs for local people,” union members said during public comment.

Opponents, including large numbers of Tracy Hills and Ellis neighborhood residents, said the project’s truck traffic, proximity to homes and to Coral Hollow Elementary School, air quality impacts and existing congestion on Corral Hollow Road make the location inappropriate. Residents asked the council to consider alternative sites, additional buffers, or further mitigation. “Locating a massive distribution center between two residential neighborhoods is not thoughtful planning,” a resident said during public comment.

Council debate underscored the split. Councilmembers Patrick Abercrombie (Mayor Pro Tem) and Nygaard voted in favor, citing design changes, jobs and mitigation commitments; Councilmembers Bedoya and Evans voted no, voicing concerns about traffic, public safety and air quality near schools and neighborhoods. Mayor Dan Areola cast the deciding yes vote. The roll call on the development permits recorded: Abercrombie — yes; Nygaard — yes; Areola — yes; Bedoya — no; Evans — no.

What happens next: The approvals authorize the project entitlements and a vesting tentative map; the applicant and the City will proceed with the required engineering and construction‑permit submittals, public‑infrastructure work (including Corral Hollow improvements spelled out in the project conditions) and tenant recruitment. The City will monitor required mitigation measures and permit conditions as building permits are sought.

Votes at a glance: the development review, specific‑plan amendment and vesting tentative subdivision map were approved by the council (3 yes, 2 no).

Reporting note: The Planning and Community & Economic Development staff presented the land‑use analysis and CEQA consistency check. The applicant provided project renderings, traffic and health‑risk studies and a voluntary noise/air analysis. Members of the public spoke in person and by WebEx; the hearing included dozens of speakers on both sides of the project.","The City Council approved a specific‑plan amendment, development review permit and vesting tentative subdivision map for the Tracy Hills Commerce Center, a seven‑building industrial project on roughly 97 acres in the Tracy Hills area, after hours of public comment and a 3–2 council vote on the development permits.","actionData","errors"]

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