MINUTES OF
SPECIAL MEETING
November 8, 2023
CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Nagy called the meeting to order at 5:15 P.M. and conducted the pledge of allegiance
ROLL CALL
Council Members: Giles - Marsigli - Bonta - Ford - Mayor Nagy Staff present: Interim City Manager Melanie Correa
PUBLIC COMMENT
Keith Collins, 76 Linden Avenue, asked for Council to familiarize themselves with the Housing Element. He advised of the impact the Housing Element will have on their neighborhoods and relayed entry access concerns with the site located on Brenda Drive. He advised of the impact to safety, garbage and potential emergency service access issues due to the property entrance of the site referenced as location #4.
Gayle McWilliams, 1280 Brenda Drive, asked Council to remove site #4 from consideration and advised of concerns with the location and the parcel layout.
Mayor Nagy confirmed that Council hears the community concerns and advised the Housing Element is required by the State, and if not completed the City will face consequences. He advised the Council will do their best to make sure the citizens of Gustine are heard.
Gayle McWilliams, 1280 Brenda Drive, advised of the concerns with the timeline and stated the residents do not feel Council has enough time to review the Housing Element and make a decision. She reiterated that she would like site #4 to be removed.
Keith Collins, 76 Linden Avenue, voiced his concerns with his lots in his neighborhood being changed from R-1 to R-4 and the long-term effect it will have on their homes and their property values.
Mayor Nagy thanked the residents for attending the meeting and voicing their concerns.
Council member Bonta also thanked the residents for attending. He reiterated the Council hears their concerns and advised nothing is cast in concrete.
Mayor Nagy advised of the community workshop meeting on November 16th at 6 P.M. at Perry’s More than Pizza.
Interim City Manager Correa advised the Planning Commission directed staff to hold their November meeting on November 29th, she further relayed that the Planning Commission meeting agenda and packet will be published to the City’s website in accordance with the timelines established by the law
Mayor Nagy informed residents the next City Council meeting will be November 21st.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT. Position: City Manager
After returning to open session, Mayor Nagy advised there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nagy adjourned the meeting at 7:16 P.M.