MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING
June 20, 2023
CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Ford called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M. and conducted the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Council Members: Giles - Marsigli – Bonta – Mayor Pro Tem Ford Staff present: City Manager Anna Nicholas, Public Works Supervisor Dennis Castro, Recreation Manager Tiffany Vitorino, Fire Chief Patrick Borrelli, Finance Director Jenny Morrison, Economic & Community Development Director Jami Westervelt, City Attorney Ann Siprelle and Administrative Services Director Melanie Correa Police Chief Ruben Chavez joined the meeting at 7:05 P.M.
Mayor Nagy was absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council member Marsigli made a motion to approve the agenda.
The motion was seconded by Council member Giles and carried 4-0, with Mayor Nagy absent.
DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Mayor Pro Tem Ford advised of his abstention from the Dick’s Ford Tractor Repair warrant.
PRESENTATIONS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Justin Farkis, of Juan Alanis’ office, expressed gratitude to be present at the City Council meeting. He updated on Assembly member Juan Alanis’s priorities. He advised of the advancement of AB1467 to the Governor’s desk. He also advised Alanis’s office is joint authoring a constitutional amendment, ACA12, in response to the fentanyl crisis.
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?
1. Minutes of the May 30, 2023 Special Meeting
Recommendation: Review and approve
2. Minutes of the June 6, 2023 Regular Meeting
Recommendation: Review and approve
3. Warrants
Recommendation: Review and approve
4. Treasurer’s Report – May 2023
Recommendation: Review and file
5. Direct Staff to Send Out Warrant Checks Prior to July 18, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
Recommendation: Review and approve
6. Approve Resolution Confirming the 2.5% User Utility Tax for FY 2023-2024 Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
7. Approve Adoption and Waive Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Gustine Municipal Code Chapter 11-3 Relating to Solid Waste Recommendation: Approve adoption and waive second reading
8. Approve Resolution Establishing Appropriations Limit and Certifying the Population Estimate for FY 2023-2024
Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
9. Approve Resolution Adopting List of Projects for SB1 Funding for FY 2023-2024 Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
10. Approve Resolution Approving Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Gustine and Gustine Public Works Association Recommendation: Review and approve amendment, and authorize City Manager to execute agreement
11. Approve Gustine Employee Salary Schedule
Recommendation: Review and approve
Mayor Pro Tem Ford introduced the consent calendar.
Administrative Services Director Correa advised of two corrections, one in the June 6th minutes correcting the Economic & Community Director’s report and the other clarifying that the Baker Supplies warrant description should read “mower purchase”.
Council member Marsigli inquired on the appropriation limit calculation, to which City Manager Nicholas advised the 4.4 amount was provided by the State and stated she was unsure how the figures are arrived to.
Craig Christenson, 657 West Ave., inquired on the 2.5% Utility Tax, to which Mayor Pro Tem Ford advised it applies to all City utilities.
Council member Bonta made a motion to approve consent calendar items #1 and #4-
11. The motion was seconded by Council member Giles and carried 4-0, with Mayor Nagy absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford re-introduced consent calendar item #2.
There was no public comment.
Council member Marsigli made a motion to approve consent calendar item #2.
The motion was seconded by Council member Giles and carried 3-0, with Mayor Nagy absent and Council member Bonta in abstention due to his absence at that meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford re-introduced consent calendar item #3.
There was no public comment.
Council member Bonta made a motion to approve consent calendar item #3.
The motion was seconded by Council member Marsigli and carried 3-0, with Mayor Nagy absent and Mayor Pro Tem Ford in abstention of the previously mentioned warrant.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
12. PUBLIC HEARING – Consider Adoption of City’s Financial Budget for FY 2023-2024
1. Receive Staff Report
2. Open the public hearing
3. Close the public hearing
4. Consider a motion to adopt the City’s 2023-2024 Financial Budget Finance Director Morrison presented the staff report.
Council member Bonta inquired on the negative UUT balance, to which Finance Director Morrison explained that UUT transfers are performed at the end of the fiscal year so that the exact subsidiary amount can be determined.
City Manager Nicholas provided additional information on the UUT balance and endof-the-year transfers.
Council member Marsigli inquired on the fireworks account, to which City Manager Nicholas advised that a true-up will be brought to Council at the second meeting in August.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford opened the public hearing at 6:49 P.M.
Craig Christenson, 657 West Ave., inquired on the status of a street sweeper, to which City Manager Nicholas advised that street sweeper funds would more than likely come out of gas tax funds. She also advised the budget would be amended at that time.
The public hearing was closed at 6:51 P.M.
Council member Bonta made a motion to adopt the City’s 2023-2024 Financial Budget.
The motion was seconded by Council member Giles and carried 4-0, with Mayor Nagy absent.
CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Fire Chief Borrelli wished everyone a happy and safe 4th of July. He advised firework booths will open on June 28th. He also advised of the upcoming Fire Department Family Night at the Gustine Pool on Monday. He reminded everyone of the pancake breakfast on July 9th, and updated on the meeting he and City Manager Nicholas attended in regards to 2-0 station staffing.
City Manager Nicholas provided additional information in regards to property tax sharing agreements.
Council member Bonta inquired if the Gustine Fire Department would close down, to which Fire Chief Borrelli advised due to Gustine’s uniqueness he does not believe it will come to that.
Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt updated on the two new barbershops coming to town. She informed Council that Flavor Farms resubmitted remodel plans. She advised Family Dollar is moving forward. She updated on a future Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element City Council study session to be held on July 11th.
She also informed Council of a Town Hall meeting of the same topic t be held on August 9th. She updated on the current planning services availability through CSG.
Council member Marsigli inquired why permits can not be secured for Gustine at CSG’s Newman office, to which Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt advised CSG has a contract with the City for a certain number of hours per week.
Finance Director Morrison informed Council the City has received the Cannabis Community Contribution of $20K.
Recreation Manager Vitorino advised four of the City’s returning lifeguards participated in a Regional Intensive training in Manteca. She informed Council there are a total of 12 lifeguards this season and stated Night Swim will be dependent on the lifeguard availability. She updated on the success of swim lessons, and updated Council on the Boys and Girls Club contracted swim lessons. She advised the City will have bleachers in the park for the 4th of July celebration. She also advised the Color Run event has a total of 110 participants so far and stated registration is still open. Mrs. Vitorino shared that adult softball is starting this week and stated the scoreboard is operational. She updated Council of a recent break-in at the softball shed/snack bar. She informed Council new memorial benches have been installed. She thanked Craig Christenson for the cement work and Public Works for the installation.
Public Works Supervisor Castro updated on work within City parks. He advised of water leak repairs throughout the City. He also advised Public Works replaced the service line at City Hall. He informed Council the department has been trimming trees and taking down branches that are cracked or have fallen half way down. He advised Grover will be trimming trees at Henry Miller Park prior to the 4th of July celebration.
Council member Bonta inquired on the leaking meters, to which Public Works Supervisor Castro advised it is the new meters and stated the lines were replaced.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford inquired if the parks will be seeded, to which Public Works Supervisor Castro advised they are trying to address the seeding at the parks.
Council member Bonta inquired on the damaged service club welcome sign located near the marquee, to which City Manager Nicholas advised of the options the City is looking into.
Police Chief Chavez updated on the Rotary’s anniversary event. He advised of recruited Explorers and stated the department is taking 6 Explorers to the U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach. He informed Council he leaves tomorrow for the Azores.
Administrative Services Director Correa advised that she had nothing to report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Nicholas thanked staff and Council for budget approval. She updated on the Delta Mendota Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability meeting she attended on June 12th.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Ann Siprelle advised that she had nothing to report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Marsigli informed everyone tomorrow is the first day of summer. She wished everyone an enjoyable 4th of July. She advised of dumped dogs in an orchard in Gustine.
Council member Giles inquired on the house on Lucerne and Laurel with the egrets, to which Recreation Manager Vitorino advised the owner will return to town this week or next and will take more precautions to clean-up.
Council member Bonta advised that he had nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford wished everyone a happy 4th of July.
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: City Manager: Employee Organization: City of Gustine Police Officers Association.
After returning to open session, it was reported that there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Ford adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M.