MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING
September 6, 2022
CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Nagy called the meeting to order at 6:30 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, Public Works Director Jesus Chavez, Recreation Manager Tiffany Vitorino, Economic & Community Development Director Jami Westervelt, City Engineer Mario Gouveia, City Building Inspector Mike Brinkman and Administrative Services Director Melanie Correa Council member Bonta was absent.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Craig Christenson, 657 West Ave Gustine, advised of the recent wins of the Gustine High School Football team and recommended the community support the team by attending a game. He also provided a $600 donation to the Recreation Department for Kids Fishing Day, Halloween Trunk or Treat, and Christmas in the Park. He thanked Public Works for patching Carnation Road.
GUSTINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BUSINESS
1. Gustine Community Foundation Meeting
Refer to separate minutes from the Gustine Community Foundation meeting.
At 6:36 P.M. Mayor Nagy advised that the regular meeting of the Gustine City Council would reconvene.
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 August 16, 2022 Regular Meeting
Recommendation: Review and approve
3. Warrants
Recommendation: Review and approve
4. Approve Request for Street Closure, and Allowance of Mobile Food Vendors for Annual Trunk or Treat Halloween Event
Recommendation: Review and approve
5. Approve Resolution Awarding Contract for Soil Removal and Disposal Project to Rolfe Construction, Inc. and Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Contract
Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
6. Approve Resolution Authorizing Continuance of Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Voucher Program and Allocating Annual Funding toward Program
Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
7. Approve Resolution Updating Mandatory Cleaning Fee Criteria for Goman Community Center Rentals
Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
8. Approve Resolution Adopting Gustine Police Policy 706 in Compliance with AB481 Relating to the Purchase and Use of Military Equipment Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
9. Approve Adoption and Waive Second Reading of an Ordinance Approving Development Agreement between City and Flavor Farms Gustine, LLC to Allow a Commercial Cannabis Business Consisting of Indoor Cultivation and Distribution Services
Recommendation: Approve adoption and waive second reading
10. Approve Adoption and Waive Second Reading of an Ordinance Approving Amended Development Agreement between City and Tip Top Farms, LLC to Allow Continued Operation of Commercial Cannabis Microbusiness Recommendation: Approve adoption and waive second reading
11. Approve Resolution Accepting West Ave Hydrant Replacement Project as Complete, and Directing City Clerk to File a Notice of Completion Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
12. Approve Resolution Superseding Resolution 2022-2633 Authorizing Acceptance of State Homeland Security Grant Program Funding
Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
13. Approve Gustine Employee Salary Schedule
Recommendation: Review and approve
14. Authorize Interim City Manager to Enter into Contract for Accounting Services Recommendation: Review and authorize
Mayor Nagy introduced the consent calendar.
There was no public comment.
Council member Brazil inquired on funding for consent calendar item #5, to which City Engineer Gouveia confirmed the project would utilize Measure V Funding.
Mayor Nagy advised of a typographical error in the staff report for consent calendar item #8, he confirmed the City has six AR-15’s.
Council member Brazil made a motion to approve the consent calendar.
The motion was seconded by Council member Ford and carried 4-0, with Council member Bonta absent.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
15. PUBLIC HEARING – Consider Introduction and Waiver of First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Gustine Municipal Code Sections to Incorporate California Code of Regulations Title 24 – 2022 Edition of California Building Standards Code
1. Receive Staff Report
2. Open the public hearing
3. Close the public hearing
4. Consider a motion to introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending Gustine Municipal Code Title 4, Chapter 4, Article 2, and adopting by reference the California Code of Regulations Title 24, 2022 edition of the California Building Standards Code
City Building Inspector Brinkman presented the staff report.
Mayor Nagy opened the public hearing at 6:42 P.M.
There was no public comment.
The public hearing was closed at 6:43 P.M.
Council member Brazil inquired on changes for the electrical vehicle charging stations, to which Mr. Brinkman advised of infrastructure changes. Council member Brazil also inquired on changes for multi-family dwellings, to which Mr. Brinkman advised of additional infrastructure changes.
Mayor Pro Tem Alexander made a motion to introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending Gustine Municipal Code Title 4, Chapter 4, Article 2, and adopting by reference the California Code of Regulations Title 24, 2022 edition of the California Building Standards Code.
The motion was seconded by Council member Ford and carried 4-0, with Council member Bonta absent.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Kilger provided an update on cost sharing for the multijurisdictional housing element. He advised this item will be presented to Council in the near future. He updated on the SB1383 waiver process. He advised the Town Hall meeting for Mid-Valley Disposal has been postponed, he also advised all commercial waivers have been approved. He related that Mid-Valley Disposal is open to reevaluating the businesses wishing to have smaller cans. He advised Mid-Valley Disposal offered to attend a City Council meeting to address commercial concerns further.
Council member Ford inquired on who filed the first SB 1383 waiver with Cal Recycle, to which Interim City Manager Kilger advised that the Recycling Coordinator, Jennifer Halpin was informed by Cal Recycle last fall that if the City filed for waiver it would be denied.
Council member Brazil inquired on when Mid-Valley Disposal would attend a Council meeting, to which Interim City Manager Kilger advised a consensus from Council would be necessary to agendize their attendance.
Council member Ford advised that he requested the prior Mid-Valley Disposal downtown business meeting.
Interim City Manager Kilger recommended concerns relating to Mid-Valley Disposal be sent to the City for tracking and consolidation.
Council member Brazil inquired if Recycling Coordinator consultant Jennifer Halpin could be present at the meeting with Mid-Valley Disposal, to which Interim City Manager Kilger advised he would look into it.
There was further discussion in regards to disposal services in the City.
CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Public Works Director Chavez advised of issues with the lift station on North Avenue. He updated on the Wastewater Treatment Plant. He also advised of the Mid-Valley Disposal Collection event, scheduled for September 24. He updated that PG&E directed him to hire a contractor to remedy the sinkhole at Linden & Meredith resulting from an asphalt patch performed by PG&E months back. Mr. Chavez confirmed that PG&E will pay the fees. He advised of the Bid opening for the Hydrant and Valve Replacement Phase III was scheduled for September 7 at 2 P.M.
Council member Brazil inquired on whether the City was experiencing water issues near Railroad and Wallis, to which Public Works Director Chavez advised he had staff provide residual testing numbers and that they fell between the normal ranges established by the State.
Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt informed Council the City was not awarded the California State Parks grant to upgrade the Pool and Henry Miller Park. She advised Whichcraft Taproom is still moving forward. She advised that Winters Custom Goods has passed inspections. She informed Council Apricot Valley Urgent Care is still proceeding forward. She updated that Family Dollar’s final inspection is expected to occur at the end of October. She reminded Council that the 2022 Fly-In is scheduled for October 22. She advised the City is working with Gouveia Engineering to accept the ACIP Grant for the Airport layout.
Council member Brazil inquired on the nature of business for Community Health Centers of America, to which Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt advised they will be an Urgent.
Recreation Manager Vitorino updated on the success of the recent basketball camp.
She advised the Fishing Day plans are ongoing and provided an update on donations received. She also advised that signs have been installed along the walking path at Schmidt Park. She relayed that Fire Chief Borrelli has additional water to give out to residents who are without air conditioning. She updated on the City-Wide Garage Sale event and relayed registration is online and there are no permit fees to participate.
Administrative Services Director Correa provided a report on behalf of the Finance department. She reported the Bulletproof Vest Program reimbursement was completed and was submitted before the deadline of August 31st. She thanked Council for their approval of the financial services contract, which would commence the FY 21/22 audit process.
Administrative Services Director Correa also advised that the election notice of nominees has been published. She updated that the Letter of Opposition in regards to AB1951 had been distributed. She updated on the Household Hazardous Waste Collection event, occurring at Billy Wright Landfill on September 17. She informed Council of interest received for the Finance Director position. She also informed Council of the mandatory AB1825/1383 training and the Employee Appreciation Luncheon, scheduled for October 6th.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Ford inquired on the street sweeping, to which Interim City Manager Kilger advised of the one bid received and that staff is looking to secure services in alternative ways.
Council member Ford advised of an issue with not all cans being dumped on the same day.
Council member Brazil advised that he had nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Alexander advised that he had nothing to report.
Mayor Nagy updated on the League of Cities quarterly meeting he recently attended.
He informed Council of a newly formed Association for Local Control. He also advised that he would be attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nagy adjourned the meeting at 7:29 P.M.