MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING
July 19, 2022
CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Nagy called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M. and conducted the pledge of allegiance
ROLL CALL
Council Members: Brazil - Ford - Alexander - Mayor Nagy Staff present: Interim City Manager Brad Kilger, City Attorney Ann Siprelle, Police Chief Ruben Chavez (arrived at 7:25 P.M.), Recreation Manager Tiffany Vitorino, Public Works Director Jesus Chavez, City Engineer Mario Gouveia, and Administrative Services Director Melanie Correa
Council member Bonta was absent.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Acknowledging the 75th Anniversary of the Society of Disabilities Mayor Nagy presented Cathy Mendoza, Executive Director of Society for Disabilities, with the proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Darlene Ingersoll, Merced County Registrar of Voters, introduced herself and provided information in regards to the Merced County Registrar of Voters department and accessibility to the department.
Mike Rasmussen, 1032 Willow Street Jamestown, requested a workshop with Council to review status of their tentative map application and the remaining items needed to move forward.
Interim City Manager Kilger advised he will be emailing a response to Mr. Rasmussen requesting to articulate the issues he would like to discuss with Council.
Mr. Rasmussen advised he would like direction and clarification on certain issues with the project process.
John Brooks, provided information packets relating to the Police Department for distribution to Council. Mr. Brooks advised the packets included confidential and sensitive information.
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 June 21, 2022 Regular Meeting
Recommendation: Review and approve
3. Minutes of the June 30, 2022 Special Meeting
Recommendation: Review and approve
4. Warrants
Recommendation: Review and approve
5. Treasurer’s Report – June 2022
Recommendation: Review and file
6. Approve Resolution Designating Voting Delegates for the 2022 Annual League of California Cities Conference Business Meeting
Recommendation: Review and approve
7. Approve Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Improvements Maintenance Agreement for Family Dollar Improvements on SR 33/140 Recommendation: Review and approve
8. Approve Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Certain City Records Recommendation: Review and approve
9. Approve Resolution Authorizing the Filing of a Regional Surface Transportation Program Claim for FY 2022/2023
Recommendation: Review and approve
10. Approve Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute and Accept Grant Funding from State Homeland Security Grant Program for Police Radios Recommendation: Review and approve
Mayor Nagy introduced the consent calendar.
There was no public comment.
Council member Brazil requested to pull consent calendar item #7 for separate consideration.
Mayor Pro Tem Alexander advised of his abstention from the consent calendar item #3 due to his absence at that meeting.
Council member Ford made a motion to approve the consent calendar, excluding consent calendar item #7. The motion as seconded by Council member Brazil and carried 4-0, with Council member Bonta absent, and Mayor Pro Tem Alexander abstaining from consent calendar item #3.
Mayor Nagy re-introduced consent calendar item #7.
There was no public comment.
Council member Brazil inquired clarification on the proposed improvements, to which City Engineer Gouveia advised the improvements include sidewalk, curb and gutters.
Council member Brazil inquired if a temporary fence will be installed during construction, to which Interim City Manager Kilger advised he is not aware of a fencing requirement but will check with the contractor. City Engineer Gouveia advised there are no fencing requirements listed on the improvement agreement.
Mayor Nagy inquired if there is any improvement along the alley, to which Mr. Gouveia advised there is a curb.
Council member Brazil made a motion to approve a resolution authorizing Interim City Manager to execute improvements maintenance agreement for Family Dollar improvements on SR 33/140. The motion was seconded by Council member Ford and carried 4-0, with Council member Bonta absent.
Council member Brazil inquired additional information on the Hilmar Lumber warrant, to which Administrative Services Director Correa advised the purchase was for metal garbage cans to place in City parks.
Council member Brazil inquired additional information on the Tom Hillier Ford warrant, to which Public Works Director Chavez advised that the new vehicle is being added to the Public Works fleet and that staff will survey the fleet for vehicles needing to be discarded.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
11. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a Resolution Adopting the First Amended Groundwater Sustainability Plan for Portions of the Delta-Mendota Subbasin
1. Receive Staff Report
2. Open the Public Hearing
3. Close the Public Hearing
4. Consider a motion to approve the resolution adopting the first amended Groundwater Sustainability Plan for portions of the Delta-Mendota Subbasin Public Works Director Chavez presented the staff report.
City Attorney Ann Siprelle advised that the City received comments on the proposed amendment from the Environmental Law Foundation, which represents the California Sport Fishing Protection Alliance. She advised that the Foundation is going on record opposing the amendment.
Mayor Nagy opened the public hearing at 6:58 P.M.
There was no public comment.
The public hearing was closed at 6:59 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tem Alexander made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Council member Ford and carried 4-0, with Council member Bonta absent.
12. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a Resolution Confirming Diagrams and Levying Assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the Citywide, Southport and Borrelli Landscape and Lighting Districts Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972
1. Receive Staff Report
2. Open the Public Hearing
3. Close the Public Hearing
4. Consider a motion to approve the resolution confirming diagram and levying assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
City Engineer Gouveia presented the staff report.
Mayor Nagy opened the public hearing at 7:00 P.M.
Craig Christenson, 657 West Ave Gustine, inquired whether the assessments rectified the unbalanced contributors in the Borrelli Ranch District, to which Mayor Nagy advised that it is a separate matter, requiring those residents to vote approving their additional assessment.
The public hearing was closed at 7:01 P.M.
Council member Brazil made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Council member Ford and carried 4-0, with Council member Bonta absent.
CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Public Works Director Chavez updated on the Meredith/Sycamore covered manhole issue. He advised that staff is working with Gouveia Engineering on a request for proposals to replace hydrants and valves. He also advised that the City received a depredation permit from the Department of Fish and Game for egret eradication, and advised of the restrictions to eradicate while offspring was in the nest. Public Works Director Chavez advised that Grover Landscape is compiling a city-wide tree assessment, with the report expected to be received next week. He provided an update on Well #7’s sand filter.
Mayor Nagy complimented the condition of Henry Miller Park.
Council Member Brazil inquired on seeding Henry Miller Park grass, to which Public Works Director Chavez advised that Public Works will be seeding the grass at all City parks.
Recreation Manager Vitorino reported on profit results of the Color Run and the 4th of July festivities.
Council member Brazil inquired on the donation from the Lions Club beer booth, to which Recreation Director Vitorino advised the donation has historically come in at $1,500-$2,000. She also advised that the Rotary Club donated $250 from their margarita booth.
She updated on the upcoming Movie Night event and the Back to School event. She advised that she is preparing donation letters for Fishing Day, Halloween Trunk or Treat, and Christmas in the Park. She updated on the success of the pool.
Mayor Nagy inquired on the tennis court closed circuit T.V., to which Administrative Services Director Correa advised she is working with Mid-Valley IT to provide remote viewing.
Administrative Services Director Correa advised the City has grated remote access to Finance Project Manager Bill Zenoni, and reported that the part-time Accountant has begun working in the office.
Administrative Services Director Correa reported that the Merced County Language Accessibility Advisory Committee and Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings were forthcoming. She reminded Council of the current open recruitments for City Manager and Finance Director.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Kilger advised that the Water Loop Line completion and milliongallon Water Tank Project Grant were identified in the Congressional Spending Bill. He stated the City will need to go through a lengthy qualification process, to which Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt and City Engineer Gouveia will be overseeing.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Ford commented on the size and pricing of the Mid-Valley trash cans.
Council member Brazil congratulated Recreation Manager Vitorino on the 4th of July festivities. He suggested the City form a policy for fencing requirements during construction.
He inquired on the responsibilities of the Development Committee, to which Interim City Manager Kilger advised that the Development Committee was created for the annexation process. Mr. Kilger also reiterated that he is working on a response to clarify the issues Mr. Rasmussen has.
Police Chief Chavez arrived to the meeting at 7:25 P.M.
Police Chief Chavez reported on firework citations, which he stated that one was issued. He commended Community Services Officer Gallardo for all of his hard work.
Council member Brazil advised of a motor home parked behind Tip Top Farms, to which Police Chief Chavez advised that he would look into it.
Mayor Nagy commended the Police Department for their work at Festa. He advised of his recent meeting with Assembly member Adam Gray, in which Assembly member pledged to work to identify funding to support the City in replacing water lines, fire hydrants, and valves. Assembly member Gray also advised of the availability of funding for homeless that the City is eligible to apply for.
Mayor Nagy updated on his attendance at the CalVans meeting and advised of their upcoming meetings on August 10th and 11th.
He asked for the community to keep Cecilia Pires in their prayers. He commended the Police Department, Public Works Department and Recreation Manager Vitorino for all for all of their hard work at the Color Run, 4th of July festivities and the Festa. He also thanked the Chamber of Commerce for everything they do for the City.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Interim City Manager: Employee organization: City of Gustine Public Works Association
After returning to open session, it was reported that there was no reportable action from closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nagy adjourned the meeting at 8:07 P.M.