MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING
October 15, 2024
CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Ford called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
The 4-H group conducted the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Council Members: Giles - Marsigli – Bonta - Mayor Pro Tem Ford Staff present: City Attorney Ann Siprelle (virtual), Finance Director Jenny Morrison, Economic & Community Development Director Jami Westervelt, Recreation Manager Tiffany Vitorino, Fire Chief Pat Borrelli, Acting Police Chief Francisco Martinez, Project Manager Danny Reed, and Administrative Assistant Desirae Porras 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
There were no declarations of conflict of interest.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Westside 4-H Communications Team
Melissa Ventura, Project Leader
The Westside 4-H Communications team provided a brief overview of each of their individual interests and “sparks”.
2. SR 140/33 Roundabout Project Update
Danny Reed, Project Manager, Gouveia Engineering
Danny Reed, Project Manager, provided an update on the SR 140/33 Roundabout project.
There was no public comment.
Council member Marsigli inquired clarification on the center monument, to which Mr.
Reed advised the monument will be the wall with City of Gustine lit up.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford inquired on the stamped concrete paving, to which Mr. Reed advised it allows pedestrian traffic and can be used for future events. He further advised the parking blocks and lines will be installed later.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford inquired on the open area where the dirt is being hauled off, to which Danny advised for the time being it will be unfinished.
Council member Giles inquired on the timeframe, to which Mr. Reed advised paving and striping will occur in the following month. He further advised the project is estimated to be completed in this calendar year.
Council member Marsigli thanked Project Manager Reed for his assistance with the North Ave Sidewalk project.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Abby Pendleton, on behalf of Assembly Member Juan Alanis, provided a legislative update on bills that are moving forward such as AB 1871 and AB 1954.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford inquired the notification process to the County in regards to AB 1954, to which Ms. Pendleton advised the Department of State Hospitals would have to notify by mail 30 days in advance.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford inquired whether City Police Departments would be advised, to which Ms. Pendleton advised she would look into it.
Christian Santos, on behalf of Congressman John Duarte, thanked the City for allowing joint mobile district office. He advised of Congressman Duarte’s attendance at the field hearing in regards to California’s water supply in Santa Nella. He provided an overview of the legislative bills passed such as HR 7816 and HR 9531. He informed Council of the Bipartisan Valley Fever Awareness and Vaccine Development Manufacturing Act.
Council member Marsigli inquired an update on Pioneer Park funding, to which Mr.
Santos advised of the recent 90-day shut down and stated he would request an update from his team and bring it back to Council.
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?
3. Minutes of the October 1, 2024 Regular Meeting
Recommendation: Review and approve
4. Warrants
Recommendation: Review and ratify
5. Treasurer’s Report – September 2024
Recommendation: Review and file
6. Approve Request for Use of City Streets and Services and Waiver of Fees for Veteran’s Day Procession
Recommendation: Review and approve
7. Approve Use of Harry Schmidt Park Path for Annual Color Run Walk Event and Allow Use of Mobile Food Vendors
Recommendation: Review and approve
8. Approve Use of City Streets and Services, Waiver of Fees, and Allowance of Mobile Food Vendors for Chamber of Commerce Old-Fashioned Christmas Event Recommendation: Review and approve
Mayor Pro Tem Ford introduced the consent calendar.
There was no public comment.
Council member Marsigli inquired clarification on consent calendar item #3, in regards to Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt’s response to the absence of airport projects on the One Voice priority list, to which Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt clarified in past discussions MCAG has directed the City to focus on areas other than the Airport.
Council member Marsigli commented on the Annual Color Run/Walk location and advised of the benefits to local businesses to have it on 5th Street.
Council member Bonta made a motion to approve the consent calendar.
The motion was seconded by Council member Giles and carried 4-0, with Mayor Nagy absent.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
9. Consider Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract to George Reed, Inc. for Railroad Ave Pavement Rehabilitations Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
1. Receive Staff Report
2. Receive public comment
3. Consider a motion to approve resolution
Danny Reed, Project Manager, presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Council member Marsigli commented on the bid proposals, to which Mr. Reed advised of the fluctuation in bid proposals.
Council member Giles made a motion to approve the resolution accepting bid and awarding contract to George Reed, Inc. for Railroad Ave. Pavement Rehabilitations project and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
The motion was seconded by Council member Marsigli and carried 4-0, with Mayor Nagy absent.
CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Acting Police Chief Martinez advised he had nothing to report.
Council member Marsigli inquired on the delay in vehicle outfitting, to which Acting Police Chief Martinez advised of the 8-10 weeks turnaround time to retain the parts.
Fire Chief Borrelli thanked Jesse Manzo for putting together a fundraiser for the Fire Department and the Veterans. He advised the Fire Department and Veterans raised $750 each. He advised of his attendance at the Big 5 meeting and stated all paperwork is in for the reimbursement of the Fire Department radios. He informed Council the department will be 2-0 staffed in two weeks.
Finance Director Morrison advised she had nothing to report.
Recreation Manager Vitorino thanked the 4-H group for their assistance in collecting firework donations. She advised of her preparation of City facility assessments. She informed Council of the purchase of a new pool vacuum and a solar powered skimmer. She advised of the need for Trunk or Treat trunks and stated there are 25 trunks registered so far. She reminded everyone of the Historical Society Salad Bar Luncheon on October 23rd at the Goman Center. She advised Merced County will be using the Goman Center from October 31st to November 9th as a voting center. She updated on the November 9th Color Run event, November 11th Veteran’s Day Parade and the November 30th Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas event.
Council member Bonta inquired whether the Museum’s needs will be included in the facility assessments, to which Recreation Manager Vitorino affirmed.
Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt advised of the upcoming City Council and Planning Commission Joint meeting on October 23rd at 6 P.M. She updated on the Housing Element and advised HCD has submitted their responses back to the City. She further advised of the timeline for future Housing Element workshops.
She informed Council the exemption for the Surplus Land Act was approved for all three properties.
Administrative Assistant Porras updated on the Community Services Officer recruitment and advised second interviews were held on Monday and an offer of employment will be made this week. She advised of the upcoming City-wide mandatory training that will be held on November 14th.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Siprelle updated on the Surplus Land Act approval. She advised of her work on making the properties available to the public. She further advised she will send Council an update later this week.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
There was no City Manager report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Marsigli advised of available tickets for the Historical Society Salad Bar Luncheon.
Council member Giles advised he had nothing to report.
Council member Bonta advised he had nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford advised he had nothing to report.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Ford adjourned the meeting at 7:14 P.M.