MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING
June 3, 2025
CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Nagy called the meeting to order at 6:35 P.M. and conducted the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Council Members: Melville - Giles - Marsigli - Mayor Nagy Staff present: City Manager Soknirorn Than, Recreation Manager Tiffany Vitorino, Fire Chief Richard Martin, Public Works Director Gary Ingram, Police Chief Ruben Chavez, City Assistant Attorney Olivia Clark (virtual), and Administrative Services Director Melanie Correa
Mayor Pro Tem Ford was absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council member Giles made a motion to approve the agenda.
The motion was seconded by Council member Melville and carried 4-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Ford absent.
DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Mayor Nagy advised of his abstention from the warrant in his name.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Gustine Officer of the Year
Presented by Chief R. Chavez
Police Chief Chavez introduced Officer of the Year Michael Trujillo, and commended him for his outstanding service.
Officer Trujillo expressed honor in receiving the recognition.
Mayor Nagy commended Officer Trujillo for his service.
2. Gustine Police Department Volunteer of the Year
Presented by Chief R. Chavez
Police Chief Chavez introduced Police Volunteer Jimmy Ray Rowton.
Police Volunteer Janis Peters added commendation to Volunteer Rowton.
Mr. Rowton expressed honor to be able to contribute to the City in this capacity.
Mayor Nagy expressed gratitude to the police volunteers for their service.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Nathan Alonso, Local Affairs Representative, PG&E, provided updates on the company’s general rate study. Mr. Alonso advised of his return to Council early fall to provide additional information on savings to consumers. He thanked City Manager Than for the collaboration and accountability.
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Minutes of the May 20, 2025 Regular Meeting
Recommendation: Review and approve
4. Warrants
Recommendation: Review and ratify
5. INFORMATIONAL: Public Facilities Impact Fee Escalation Update Recommendation: Review and file
Mayor Nagy introduced the consent calendar.
There was no public comment.
Council member Melville made a motion to approve the consent calendar.
The motion was seconded by Council member Marsigli and carried 4-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Ford absent, and Mayor Nagy abstaining from the warrant in his name.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
6. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a Resolution Confirming Diagrams and Levying Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the Citywide, Southport, and Borrelli Landscape and Lighting Districts Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972
1. Receive staff report
2. Open the Public Hearing
3. Receive Public Comment
4. Close the Public Hearing
5. Consider a motion to approve the resolution
City Manager Than provided the staff report.
Mayor Nagy opened the public hearing at 6:55PM.
Craig Christenson, inquired if this item would include any additional residences in the districts, to which Mayor Nagy denied.
The public hearing was closed at 6:56PM.
Council member Marsigli inquired of increase, to which City Manager Than advised only Borrelli has a built in 2.5% escalation.
Mayor Nagy advised of his opinion of having an election in the Borrelli Ranch subdivision to incorporate the totality of the district.
City Manager Than advised of the need to conduct a 218 process election of the property owners in the district.
Council member Melville made a motion to approve the resolution confirming diagrams and levying assessments for fiscal year 2025-2026 for the Citywide, Southport and Borrelli Landscape and Lighting Districts pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972.
The motion was seconded by Council member Giles and carried 4-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Ford absent.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: AB2561 Presentation on Gustine Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention
1. Receive Staff Presentation
2. Open the Public Hearing
3. Receive Public Comment
4. Close the Public Hearing
5. Provide Council Comment
Administrative Services Director Correa provided an overview of the AB2561 presentation, regarding Gustine vacancies, recruitment and retention.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford arrived to the meeting at 7:01PM
Mayor Nagy opened the public hearing at 7:05PM.
There was no public comment.
The public hearing was closed at 7:06PM.
Mayor Nagy advised of a new identified opportunity for Police Chief Chavez to advocate for the department’s vacancies.
Mayor Nagy recommended building the Reserve Police Officer program to supplant the full-time staff when possible.
City Manager Than advised of the current status of sworn vacancies agency-wide.
8. Consider Approval of a Resolution Confirming the 2.5% Utility Users Tax to be Collected from Users of Cable TV, Gas, Electric, Telephone, and Water within the City Limits of Gustine for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
1. Receive Staff Report and Presentation
2. Receive Public Comment
3. Consider a motion to approve the resolution
City Manager Than provided staff report.
There was no public comment
Council member Melville made a motion to approve the resolution confirming the 2.5% Utility Users Tax to be collected from users of cable TV, gas, electric, telephone, and water within the City limits of Gustine for fiscal year 2025-2026.
The motion was seconded by Council member Giles and carried 5-0.
CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Police Chief Chavez advised Community Services Officer Gallardo picked up egrets in the park. He advised of assistance the department provided to Livingston and Stanislaus County Sheriff. He also advised Explorers and volunteers assisted with Laguna Seca. He informed Council that Community Services Officer Elizalde and Sergeant Gilstrap recruited new Explorers at recent pickleball tournament.
Fire Chief Martin advised he had nothing to report.
Public Works Director Ingram advised that Carnation Road was being paved.
Recreation Manager Vitorino advised the pool was opened today for 85 5th graders from Gustine Elementary. She advised of the upcoming Lifeguard orientation. She informed Council of the donation from the Rotary Club of $500 toward pickleball lines on tennis courts, and advised a donation is pending from the Pickleball for a Cause event. She advised the La Familia mobile mental health van will be stationed at the Library on Tuesdays from 1-3PM.
Administrative Services Director Correa advised she had nothing to report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Than, on behalf of Economic & Community Development Director, advised of status of comcast and unwired broadband projects.
On behalf of Finance, he advised the budget is forthcoming at the June 17 Council meeting, which will include capital improvement and implementation action plan. He informed Council the FY23 audit is almost complete and will be brought to Council soon.
He provided information that the pre-construction meeting for East Ave sidewalk project was being scheduled, and the North Ave. pump station project would be going out to bid shortly thereafter. He advised of the new preventive maintenance project for City streets and advised of road improvements planned for later this year.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Assistant Attorney Clark advised of her pleasure working with staff.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Melville advised of the successful ribbon cutting earlier today. He commented on the success and attendance of the Pickleball tournament. He provided his opinion in restoring the City parks. He advised of constituent requests to implement a full-court basketball court in Schmidt Park.
Council member Giles advised he had nothing to report.
Council member Marsigli reminded everyone of Pat Borrelli’s retirement party this weekend. She inquired an update on the Fill the Boot event, to which Fire Chief Martin advised he does have a final count on donations received. She suggested holding a Volunteer Day for City volunteers.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford inquired of FPPC correspondence, to which Administrative Services Director advised she will follow up on it tomorrow.
Mayor Nagy remarked on successful ribbon cutting of SR140/Hwy 33 Roundabout. He advised of his attendance at the pickleball tournament, which was well attended. He further advised of the Veteran’s organization inquiry about putting a flag in the roundabout center. Mayor Nagy reported an incident that took place at his job in Stanislaus County where the installation of Flock Safety cameras led to a successful arrest. He advised that he would be absent at the next meeting, due to his attendance at the Sister-City Summit in the Azores.
CLOSED SESSON 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 Public Works Association
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Negotiator: City Manager: Employee organization: City of Gustine Clerks Association
3. 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, Mayor Nagy advised there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nagy adjourned the meeting at 9:11 P.M.