MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING
December 2, 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 – Marsigli – Mayor Pro Tem Ford – Mayor Nagy Staff present: Interim City Manager Melanie Correa, Finance Director Jennifer Morrison, Economic & Community Development Director Jami Westervelt, Police Chief Ruben Chavez, Fire Chief Rich Martin, City Attorney Olivia Clark (Virtual), Recreation Manager Tiffany Vitorino, and Acting Deputy Clerk Desirae Porras Council member Giles was absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council member Marsigli made a motion to approve the agenda.
The motion was seconded by Council member Melville and carried 4-0, with Council member Giles absent.
DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of conflict of interest.
PRESENTATIONS
1. 2025 Public Records Request Overview
Melanie Correa, Interim City Manager
Interim City Manager Correa provided an overview of the total of Public Records Requests processed in 2025.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Patrick Borrelli, 3259 Hwy 33 Gustine, updated on the annual Breakfast with Santa event.
He advised they served 800 people. He thanked Mayor Nagy, Council and everyone involved in the event.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Minutes of the November 18, 2025 Regular Meeting
Recommendation: Review and approve
3. Warrants
Recommendation: Review and ratify
4. Approve Amendment to Administrative Assistant Job Description to Comply with SB1100
Recommendation: Review and approve
5. Approve Resolution Appointing City Manager, Approving Employment Contract and Authorizing Mayor to Execute Contract
Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
6. Approve Resolution Accepting Proposal for Inspection and Cleaning of Water Storage Tank and Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Agreement for Services
Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
Mayor Nagy introduced the consent calendar.
There was no public comment.
Council member Melville requested consent calendar item #5 be removed for separate consideration.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford made a motion to approve consent calendar items #2-4 and #6.
The motion was seconded by Council member Melville and carried 4-0, with Council member Giles absent.
Mayor Nagy re-introduced consent calendar item #5.
Council member Melville stated that it was an honor to have Melanie Correa appointed as City Manager. He expressed appreciation to Interim City Manager Correa for her work with the City.
Council member Melville made a motion to approve consent calendar item #5.
The motion was seconded by Council member Marsigli and carried 4-0, with Council member Giles absent.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
7. Consider Resolution Approving Execution of Lease of a Portion of City-Owned Parcel #020-044-017
1. Receive staff report
2. Receive Public Comment
3. Consider a motion to approve the resolution
Mayor Nagy advised this item is being continued to the January 20th Council meeting.
CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Police Chief Chavez thanked all who helped with the Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas event. He commended the volunteers, explorers and Reserves for their assistance. He updated on a police pursuit that took place last week and gave kudos to Sergeant Gilstrap and Officer Alvarez for utilize the Flock camera system to apprehend the suspect. He advised the Community Survey data is being reviewed and stated this item will be brought to Council at a future meeting. He informed Council the Sheriff’s department will be delivering Christmas presents to the elementary school in Gustine via helicopter. He advised of the upcoming Police Officer’s Association annual Christmas party and informed Council Los Banos Police Department will be covering the City from 6P.M. to 6A.M. on December 13th.
Fire Chief Martin thanked Council for assisting with the annual Breakfast with Santa. He advised the event was well attended and further thanked Recreation Manager Vitorino and Police Chief Chavez for their assistance with the event and Fire Truck rides.
Recreation Manager Vitorino updated Council on the recent roof inspection at the Goman center. She also updated on the success of the Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas event and thanked Pat Borrelli and all citizens who helped with the annual Breakfast with Santa. She thanked Interim City Manager Correa, her family and the Police volunteers for helping hand out hot cocoa and cookies. She commended all departments who assisted with the parade, downtown tree and the event itself. She advised of the winners of the Window Decoration contest. She reminded everyone of upcoming events.
Finance Director Morrison advised she had nothing to report.
Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt updated on the opening of Cielito Lindo Café at 475 5th Street. She advised of the Grand Opening on December 13th at 1P.M. She updated on the Henry Miller playground equipment arrival and installation. She reported on the four current Airport projects.
Acting Deputy Clerk Porras advised she had nothing to report.
City Engineer Gouveia updated on the sinkhole on Sullivan east of Mills. He advised Unwired is continuing the restoration throughout the City. He updated Council on the East Avenue sidewalk project and advised the project should be completed prior to Christmas.
Council member Melville advised of recommendations from residents to paint a G on the water tower.
Council member Marsigli inquired status on the rodent control at Schmidt Park, to which Mr. Gouveia advised the focus was on the baseball fields and stated the gophers have now migrated to the remainder of the park.
Council member Marsigli inquired on the street sweeper, to which Mr. Gouveia advised the street sweeper had some issues but is now up and running.
Council member Marsigli commented on the issues she is experiencing with the street sweeper, to which Mr. Gouveia advised he will reach out to Public Works and look into it.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford inquired whether the leaf truck is out of service, to which Mr.
Gouveia affirmed.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Correa gave kudos to City Recreation and Chamber of Commerce for the Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas. She shared her honor to serve the free hot cocoa and cookies with her family. She advised the last 2025 Council meeting will consist of recognition of City volunteers. She thanked Council for entrusting to her in the new role as City Manager.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Clark advised she had nothing to report.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Melville inquired whether the City has received any applications for Airport Commission, to which Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt advised of the advertising the City has done and stated there has been no interest received for the Airport Commission.
Council member Melville inquired whether the City believes once the Airport projects are completed if we will see a rise in Airport Commission applications, to which Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt advised of the challenge the City has had with filling the Airport Commission.
Council member Melville updated on his attendance at the Thanksgiving Luncheon for the veterans and senior citizens and the Police Explorer’s Game Night event. He complimented the Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas event.
Council member Marsigli reiterated compliments to the Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas event. She requested for the sound system to be repaired, to which Recreation Manager Vitorino advised she connected with the technician this morning.
Council member Marsigli commented on receiving bi-weekly staff updates and made suggestions in archiving information, to which Interim City Manager Correa agreed to the suggestion.
Council member Marsigli inquired whether Caltrans will be repairing their issue with the ADA ramp, to which Mr. Gouveia advised of his recent meeting with a Caltrans Deputy Director.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford thanked everyone involved in the Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas event. He expressed appreciation for the event and for the annual Breakfast with Santa.
Mayor Nagy reiterated thanks to the City for everyone’s assistance in the event. He commented on Saputo being the tree lighters. He suggested for future years to have the dancers change sides during their performances. He thanked Recreation Manager Vitorino for following up on the Goman Center roof. He inquired whether the Henry Miller Park equipment would hauled away, to which Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt affirmed.
Mayor Nagy commented on the 4-H organization and expressed appreciation in their work.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nagy adjourned the meeting at 7:15 P.M.