MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING
January 18, 2022
The Council meeting was held virtually with the use of an online meeting room and teleconference dial-in phone number.
CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Nagy called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Council Members: Bonta – Brazil – Ford - Alexander – Mayor Nagy Staff present: City Manager Doug Dunford, City Associate Attorney Anne Branham, Police Chief Ruben Chavez, Economic & Community Director Jami Westervelt, Finance Director Jas Birring, Public Works Manager Jesus Chavez, Fire Chief Pat Borrelli, Recreation Manager Tiffany Vitorino and Deputy City Clerk/Human Resources Director Melanie Correa
PRESENTATIONS
1. CalVIP/MHAPS Program
Caleb Wilkinson and Sergio Lara
Youth Services Program Coordinator Wilkinson, along with Gustine School Resource Officer Erickson, presented background on the CalVIP and MHAPS programs. The presentation included the program goals and objectives, along with the means by which the goals were being achieved. Mr. Sergio Lara, from First Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic, also provided additional background on the outreach of the program. There was some discussion and a period of Council questions and answers.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Manuel Jimenez, President and CEO of First Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic, express his commitment to keep the MHAPS program going when the CalVIP grant expires. He shared that he was raised in Gustine, and is fully committed to continuing the betterment of the youth of the community.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one action of the City Council, unless any member of the City Council wishes to remove an item for separate consideration.
Are there any items on the consent calendar that any member of the public would like to comment on?
2. Minutes of the December 21, 2021 Regular Meeting
Recommendation: Review and approve
3. Warrants
Recommendation: Review and approve
4. Treasurer’s Report – December 2021
Recommendation: Review and file
5. Approve Resolution Continuing the Authorizing to Conduct Virtual Meetings During Declared State of Emergency Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 (AB361)
Recommendation: Review and approve
Mayor Nagy introduced the consent calendar. There was no public comment. Council member Brazil inquired more information on Southern New Hampshire University, PG&E, and State Water Resources Control Board warrants, to which Mayor Nagy and Finance Director Birring provided information. Mayor Pro Tem Alexander made a motion to approve the consent calendar. The motion was seconded by Council member Brazil and carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
6. Consider Request to Allow Mobile Food Vendors for Movie Night Events
1. Receive Staff Report
2. Receive public comment
3. Consider a motion to approve the request to allow for mobile food vendors for Movie Night events
Recreation Manager Vitorino presented the staff report. There was no public comment.
Council member Bonta inquired whether local restaurants could sell at the events, to which Recreation Manager Vitorino confirmed that outreach to local restaurants was standard practice. Council member Bonta made a motion to approve the request to allow for mobile food vendors for Movie Night events. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
7. Consider Appointment to Measure V Citizens Oversight Committee
1. Receive Staff Report
2. Receive Public Comment
3. Consider a motion to appoint applicant to a two-year term on the Measure V Citizens Oversight Committee
Deputy City Clerk Correa presented the staff report. There was no public comment.
Council member Brazil made a motion to appoint Joe Oliveira to a two-year term on the Measure V Citizens Oversight Committee. The motion was seconded by Council member Bonta, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
8. Consider Appointments to Gustine Airport Commission
1. Receive Staff Report
2. Receive Public Comment
3. Consider a motion to appoint applicants to the expired seats on the Airport Commission
Deputy City Clerk Correa presented the staff report. Zach Ramos expressed his excitement to be involved, and expressed his desire to serve another term on the Commission to continue the advancement of the goals of the Gustine Airport. Mayor Nagy made a nomination to re-appoint Zachery Ramos, Robert Villalobos and Doug Lucas to the vacant seats on the Airport Commission. Council member Ford made a motion to approve the Mayor’s nominations. The motion was seconded by Council member Bonta, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
9. Consider Appointments to Gustine Planning Commission
1. Receive Staff Report
2. Receive Public Comment
3. Consider a motion to appoint applicants to the expired seats on the Planning Commission
Deputy City Clerk Correa presented the staff report. There was no public comment.
Mayor Nagy made a nomination to re-appoint Blake Giles, and appoint Darrell Lackey to the vacancies on the Planning Commission. Council member Brazil made a motion to approve the Mayor’s nominations. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
10. Consider Resolution Accepting Completion Green Acres Curb Ramp Project and Directing Clerk to Record Notice of Completion
1. Receive Staff Report
2. Receive Public Comment
3. Consider a motion to approve the resolution and direct the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion for the project
Deputy City Clerk Correa presented the staff report. There was no public comment.
Council member Brazil inquired on previously reported low spot in the project area. City Manager Dunford provided information that the pending repair would be covered under the project warranty. Council member Bonta made a motion to approve the resolution and direct the City Clerk to record a notice of completion for the project. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
11. Consider Resolution Approving Application for Rural Recreation and Tourism Program Grant Funds
1. Receive Staff Report
2. Receive Public Comment
3. Consider a motion to approve the resolution
Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt presented the staff report.
There was no public comment. Council member Brazil made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander and carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Fire Chief Borrelli advised of 2021 department statistics.
Police Chief Chavez reported gave an update from the Traffic Safety Committee meeting, and provided statistics of the department’s recent traffic safety campaign.
Chief Chavez provided information on several recent incidents handled by the department. He also announced that the department was now accepting credit card payments. He further advised the Explorer Post would be assisting with Pebble Beach Pro Am event later this month. There was some discussion related to speed restrictions around schools when children are present. The conversation included the increase in unlicensed driver activity.
Council member Bonta lost his private connection to the meeting at 7:50 P.M. He immediately joined Mayor Nagy in the Council Chambers to continue to attend the meeting.
Finance Director Birring updated on receipt of funding from the State Water Board for unpaid water bills for the time period of 3/4/20 - 6/20/21, she advised that adjustments were posted to applicable accounts. Mrs. Birring also updated that communications encouraging utility customers with a past due balance to establish payment arrangement have been sent out.
Public Works Manager Chavez updated on the departments ongoing tasks and upcoming projects.
Economic & Community Development Westervelt thanked council for approving the grant resolution. She advised of her current workload.
Recreation Manager Vitorino advised of an upcoming Adult Craft Night, in partnership with the Gustine Chamber of Commerce. She advised that Civic Rec, the departments new online software system, is up and running, and that she’s received positive feedback from community on the transition.
Deputy City Clerk Correa advised of her research on CalPERS employer cost-sharing options, she reported that the Council will be updated as more information is available.
She thanked Council for the recent appointments to the Airport and Planning Commissions. She remarked how pleasant it is to have fully seated commissions. Lastly, Mrs. Correa updated that conditional offers of employment were being sent to two candidates from the recent PT Maintenance Worker recruitment.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Dunford advised that budget talks would be commencing in the coming days. He shared that he will be attending several meetings to discuss the Pioneer Park grant project, Along with meetings with Saputo and Hill view Packing. He shared that a county-wide Public Works Director meeting was scheduled for next week, and that resignation had been tendered from the Community Services Officer.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Bonta advised that he had nothing to report.
Council member Brazil reported on his attendance at the Traffic Safety Committee meeting, in which ideas of a part-time traffic unit within GPD was discussed. Council member Brazil inquired on an update on K-9 vehicle, to which City Manager Dunford provided information. Mr. Brazil reported several asphalt repairs that need to be rerepaired, and requested an item be brought to Council to establish a process for City road repairs. Public Works Manager Chavez provided information.
Council member Ford advised that he had nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Alexander advised that he had nothing to report.
Mayor Nagy advised of his attendance at the RAN Board meeting, and GUSD School District ad-hoc meeting. He shared several upcoming meetings he would be attending.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nagy adjourned the meeting in memory of Loretta Peters at 8:13 P.M.