MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING
February 18, 2025
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: Melville – Giles – Marsigli - Mayor Pro Tem Ford - Mayor Nagy Staff present: City Manager Soknirorn Than, City Attorney Ann Siprelle (virtual), Finance Director Jenny Morrison, Economic & Community Development Director Jami Westervelt, Recreation Manager Tiffany Vitorino, Police Chief Ruben Chavez, Fire Chief Pat Borrelli, Public Works Director Gary Ingram, and Administrative Services Director Melanie Correa
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council member Giles made a motion to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Council member Marsigli and carried 5-0.
DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no declarations.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Public Sector Client Update
Vanessa, Ryan, SVP, Director Public Sector Banking, Tri Counties Bank Vanessa Ryan, and Blanca Gonzalez from Tri Counties Bank presented to Council on public sector recommendations.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
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 February 4, 2025 Regular Meeting
Recommendation: Review and approve
3. Warrants
Recommendation: Review and ratify
4. Treasurer’s Report – January 2025
Recommendation: Review and file
5. INFORMATIONAL: Well #5 Emergency Repair
Recommendation: Review and ratify
6. Approve Adoption and Waive Second Reading of an Ordinance Approving Rezone (RZ) 2024-01, Amending the Zoning Map to Change Zoning Designations on Four Sites
Recommendation: Approve adoption and waive second reading
7. Approve Adoption and Waive Second Reading of an Ordinance Approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 2024-01, Amending Chapter 4 and Article 9 of the Gustine Zoning Code
Recommendation: Approve adoption and waive second reading
8. Approve Resolution Accepting Offer Agreement to Purchase City Property (APN 020-260-013) and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Related Documents to Complete Transaction
Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
9. Approve Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment with Capitol Advocacy Partners to Extend Term of Agreement Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
Mayor Nagy advised that consent calendar item #5 would be pulled for separate consideration, before he introduced the consent calendar.
Administrative Services Director Correa advised of a typo on consent calendar items #2, and #9.
Mayor Nagy advised of a typo on the warrant list.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Nagy inquired whether any fees were negotiated with consent calendar item #8, to which City Manager Than advised the title company waived $5K for the title search..
Council member Marsigli made a motion to approve the consent calendar items 2-4 and 6-9. The motion was seconded by Council member Melville, and carried 5-0.
Public Works Director Ingram presented information on the repair on Well #5.
City Manager Than added information on the deterioration, and a video of the well was shared.
Council member Marsigli inquired information on what caused the buildup, to which City Manager Than advised it is from the mineral buildup over the years.
City Manager Than inquired the lifespan of the repair, to which Mr. Gouveia advised the lifespan is anticipated at five years.
Council member Giles inquired whether there has been any past maintenance on well #5, to which Public Works Director Gary affirmed and advised of maintenance done 4- 5 years ago.
Council member Marsigli inquired if the repair will save the City money in the treatment phase of the well, to which Public Works Director Ingram affirmed and advised less organics in the system requires less demand of chlorine.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
10. Consider Resolution Authorizing Master Services Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Tasers, Body Worn Cameras, and Police Fleet Camera Systems and Authorize City Manager to Execute Related Documents
1. Receive staff report
2. Receive public comment
3. Consider a motion to approve the resolution
Police Chief Chavez provided the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Council member Marsigli inquired further information on cloud storage, to which Police Chief Chavez advised unlimited storage is included in the contract. City Manager Than advised the City was able to secure 2024 pricing for the current contract and stated it is locked in for 5-years.
Council member Marsigli inquired whether new body and vehicle cameras will be purchased, to which Police Chief Chavez advised the department will receive a new set of body cameras and stated they have already received the vehicle cameras.
Council member Melville made a motion to approve the resolution.
The Motion was seconded by Council member Giles and carried 5-0.
11. Consider Resolution Adopting Multijurisdictional Local Road Safety Plan
1. Receive staff report
2. Receive public comment
3. Consider a motion to approve the resolution
City Manager Than presented the staff report.
Renee Duprel remarked on the unsafe intersection at Hwy 33 and Sullivan Rd.
There was some discussion related to the intersection.
Council member Marsigli inquired the cost of the report, to which City Manager Than advised it was paid for by MCAG.
Council member Giles inquired about lengthening the double yellow lines to HWY 140, to which City Manager Than advised staff can make a recommendation to Cal Trans.
Mayor Nagy inquired how the City could be categorized disadvantaged by other measures, but none of the roads are listed as such.
Mayor Nagy further advised that approval of the report would not authorize the suggested roundabout at 1st Ave and 5th Street, to which City Manager Than affirmed and advised the plan can be amended at any time by Council.
Council member Marsigli made a motion to approve the resolution adopting Multijurisdictional Local Road Safety plan.
The motion was seconded by Council member Ford and carried 5-0.
12. DISCUSSION & DIRECTION: Downtown Roundabout Project
1. Receive staff report
2. receive public comment
3. Hold discussion and provide staff with direction
Project Manager Danny Reed, of Gouveia Engineering, presented the staff report.
City Manager Than provided additional information on the funding component, and the importance of the community’s input.
There was some discussion about the loss of parking spaces and the size of the roundabout center.
Mr. Reed explained that the center monument and lane medians are mountable rolled curbs.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford inquired on the updated striping, to which Mr. Reed advised it would extend from 5th Ave to 3rd Ave and would stop U-turns.
Council member Marsigli inquired whether there is a need for motorcycle parking spots, to which City Manager Than advised motorcycle parking is the best use of the available space. Mayor Nagy inquired whether handicapped parking could be accommodated on the east side of the road, to which Mr. Reed advised changes could be made.
Council member Marsigli expressed her opinion to remove the handicap stalls south of 4th Ave.
Council member Giles inquired on the storm drain improvements associated with this project, to which Mr. Than and Mr. Reed provided information on the project area limitation, and storm catch basin improvements.
Mayor Nagy inquired the extent of the electrical improvements, to which City Manager Than provided information on the improvements and the additional components required. Council member Melville inquired the extent of the audio facilities, to which Mr. Reed explained.
Mayor Nagy inquired whether the remainder of 4th Ave would be paved, to which City Manager Than provided that the remainder of the street may occur before this project.
Mayor Nagy inquired the plan to allow for continuance of business for the downtown businesses, to which Mr. Reed provided the solutions presented during the stakeholder meeting.
Project Manager Reed advised the project duration is anticipated to last twelve weeks, and advised that the project must go out to bid by December 2025 to align with the grant deadlines.
Mayor Nagy inquired the duration of the project if no additional improvements were made, to which Mr. Reed advised the project would go out to bid this summer and construction would be late summer/early fall.
Judi Gandy advised of the PG&E pole located in the Lions Club park and stated there is lighting at that park.
Council provided direction to proceed with adding landscape irrigation facilities, adding electrical conduit only, and eliminate two handicap spots on the south side of the intersection.
13. Consider Resolution Authorizing Payment for Citation Surcharges and Amending the FY 24/25 Budget by Increasing Appropriations in the Traffic Safety Fund
1. Receive staff report
2. Receive public comment
3. Consider a motion to approve the resolution
Police Chief Chavez presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Council member Marsigli made a motion to approve the resolution authorizing payment for citation surcharges and amending the FY 24/25 budget by increasing appropriations in the Traffic Safety fund.
The motion was seconded by Mayor pro Tem Ford and carried 5-0.
14. Consider Resolution Authorizing Purchase Order for Two New Public Works Utility Trucks and Authorizing Related Appropriations
1. Receive staff report
2. Receive public comment
3. Consider a motion to select option and approve resolution Public Works Director Ingram presented the staff report.
There was no public comment. There was further discussion comparing the utility trucks in the report.
Council member Marsigli inquired whether Santos Ford has two trucks available without crew cabs, to which City Manager Than expressed caution in looking further due to the lack of product available.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford motion to approve resolution authorizing purchase order for two new Public Works utility trucks and authorizing related appropriations.
The motion was seconded by Council member Giles and carried 5-0.
CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Fire Chief Borrelli advised of hose testing and hazmat training. He advised school inspections begin this week. He informed Council the department’s roof repair is occurring this week.
Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt thanked Fire Chief Borrelli for his service.
Recreation Manager Vitorino reminded everyone of the Special Event Policy Stakeholder meeting tomorrow at 6 P.M. She advised of the upcoming Citywide Yard Sale and Spring Clean-Up events. She updated on the Paint Night event and advised Miss Gustine Court raised $1500 from the event. She informed Council that staff gets permission from the adjacent business owner of Lions Park to use the electricity for City events.
Mayor Nagy inquired the date for the next Paint Night, to which Recreation Manager Vitorino advised March 28th.
Finance Director Morrison advised she had nothing to report.
Public Works Director Ingram advised the department replaced 17 feet of sewer, and expressed his pride of the department. He advised of current tree trimming on Laurel Avenue and informed Council of a down tree on Sycamore.
Police Chief Chavez advised the agency secured funding for a communications system. He gave a shout out to SRO Gonzales for being a dedicated SRO. He recognized Prop 36, and advised of a recent theft apprehension.
Administrative Services Director Correa advised she had nothing to report.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Siprelle advised a senior associate attorney, Olivia Clark, would be attending the March 18th meeting in Ann’s place. Ms. Siprelle advised Ms. Clark would be a suggested successor.
Council member Marsigli inquired explanation of AB1852, to which Ms. Siprelle advised she would provide an explanation by email.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Than advised the City is aware of the need for pothole repair around town. He advised there are many projects coming up to bid. He informed Council the mid-year budget is coming to Council at their next meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Melville thanked City Manager Than for information and updates. He expressed appreciation to Fire Chief Borrelli for his outstanding work.
Council member Giles advised he had nothing to report.
Council member Marsigli thanked Fire Chief Borrelli and invited him to continue his meeting attendance. Mrs. Marsigli advised of sur-charges and rate increases to insurance as a result of the fires.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford advised he had nothing to report.
Mayor Nagy advised he had nothing to report.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nagy adjourned the meeting at 9:05 P.M.