MINUTES OF
SPECIAL MEETING
April 19, 2022
CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Nagy called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Council Members: Brazil – Bonta - Alexander – Mayor Nagy Staff present: City Manager Doug Dunford, Police Chief Ruben Chavez, Recreation Manager Tiffany Vitorino, Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt, Public Works Director Jesus Chavez, Fire Chief Patrick Borrelli, and Administrative Services Director Melanie Correa
PUBLIC COMMENT
Gilbert Cortez, former Gustine merchant and current Winton resident, declared that he was deserving of equal rights, including respect from city staff. He remarked that he had encountered many hassles from City Manager Dunford and Economic & Community Development Westervelt. He provided background on his qualms with the City as a business owner. Mr. Cortez advised that he recently requested information from staff relating to business owner information, and that because staff had not provided the information, he had been picketing downtown in the last few days.
City Attorney Siprelle arrived to the meeting at 6:09 P.M.
Council member Ford arrived to the meeting at 6:10 P.M.
Robert Villalobos, on behalf of Tip Top Farms dispensary, thanked Council for allowing their business to operate, and for approving their request for a special event to be held on Wednesday.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Reception
Farewell reception for City Manager Doug Dunford
Mayor Nagy offered accolades and expressed his gratitude to City Manager Dunford for being a force in pushing projects through to fruition. Mayor Pro Tem Alexander wished City Manager Dunford well in his future endeavors. Council member Brazil wished City Manager Dunford the best. Council member Ford thanked Mr. Dunford for completing so many long-awaited projects, and he expressed his appreciation of Mr.
Dunford’s hard work. Council member Bonta thanked Mr. Dunford for everything. City Manager Dunford expressed his gratitude to Council for affording him the leverage to build a great staff. Police Chief Chavez thanked City Manager Dunford for being a great boss, and attested that he was here in Gustine because of Mr. Dunford. Fire Chief Borrelli thanked City Manager Dunford for his collaborative efforts with the Fire Department during his tenure. Anthony Borges, Gustine resident, expressed his accolades to City Manager Dunford. Joe Oliveira, Gustine resident, thanked Mr.
Dunford for all the work he’s done, and he wished him good luck. Public Works Director Chavez thanked Mr. Dunford for welcoming him to the City with open arms and lots of support. He wished City Manager Dunford the best.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nagy adjourned the meeting at 6:21 P.M.