MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING
December 16, 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: 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
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council member Melville made a motion to approve the agenda.
The motion was seconded by Council member Giles and carried 5-0.
DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of conflict of interest.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Public Works Department 2025 Employee of the Year
Public Works Supervisor Dennis Castro
Public Works Supervisor Castro recognized Tyson Silveira as the Public Works Department Employee of the Year.
Mr. Silveira thanked City staff and the community.
2. Gustine Volunteer Fire Department Recognition
Fire Chief Rich Martin
Fire Chief Martin commended the volunteers on their hard work. He presented the volunteers in attendance with certificates of recognition.
3. Gustine Police Department Explorer Recognition
Police Chief Ruben Chavez
Police Chief Chavez introduced and recognized the Explorers, and presented those in attendance with certificates of recognition. Each explorer provided a brief introduction and thanks to the City.
4. Gustine Police Department Volunteer Recognition
Police Chief Ruben Chavez
Police Chief Chavez praised the volunteers and presented them with certificates of recognition. Each volunteer provided a brief statement and thanks to the City.
5. Recreation Department Volunteer Recognition
Recreation Manager Tiffany Vitorino
Recreation Manager Vitorino announced her 2025 volunteer list. She thanked the City organizations, businesses, staff and community members for their assistance in City events.
6. Administer Oath of Office – City Manager
Mayor Nagy administered the Oath of Office to City Manager Melanie Correa.
Mayor Nagy called the meeting to recess at 6:58P.M.
Mayor Nagy called the meeting back to order at 7:11P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Patrick Borrelli, 3259 Hwy 33 Gustine, updated on the annual Breakfast with Santa event.
He estimated to have served 800 people. He thanked Mayor Nagy, Council and everyone involved in the event.
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Minutes of the December 2, 2025 Regular Meeting
Recommendation: Review and approve
8. Warrants
Recommendation: Review and ratify
9. Treasurer’s Report – November 2025
Recommendation: Review and file
10. Approve Adoption and Waive Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 4, Article 2 of the Gustine Municipal Code and Adopting by Reference the California Code of Regulations Title 24, 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code
Recommendation: Review and approve
11. Approve Resolution Accepting Proposal for Pre-Emergent Weed Control Application at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Airport and Jensen Basin and Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Agreement for Service Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
12. Approve Resolution Adopting Job Description for Human Resources Manager/Deputy City Clerk
Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
13. Approve Resolution Adopting Updated Gustine Employee Salary Schedule Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
14. Approve Amendments to Public Works Supervisor and Public Works Utilities Supervisor Employment Agreements
Recommendation: Review and approve amendments
15. Direct Staff to Send Out Warrant Checks Prior to January 20, 2026 Regular Council Meeting
Mayor Nagy introduced the consent calendar.
There was no public comment.
Council member Marsigli inquired whether a resolution is required for consent calendar item #11, to which City Manager Correa advised of the importance of precedence of transparency and memorialization of council’s action.
Council member Melville made a motion to approve the consent calendar.
The motion was seconded by Council member Marsigli and carried 5-0.
CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Police Chief Chavez wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Fire Chief Martin advised Crab Cioppino tickets are available. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Recreation Manager Vitorino updated on the Lions Club Food Drive and Miss Gustine Toy Drive. She advised the Miss Gustine Pageant will be held on June 26th at GPS Hall.
She further advised of an upcoming meeting with Class of 2027 for the Color Run. She informed Council and the community that the Police Department will be delivering presents on Friday.
Finance Director Morrison wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt wished everyone a happy holiday.
Acting Deputy Clerk Porras reminded Council to RSVP to the Los Banos City/County Relations Dinner.
Project Manager, Danny Reed, provided an update on the East Avenue Sidewalk Improvements project and advised the contractor is addressing irrigation and landscaping components. He advised the demolition and removal of items at the North Avenue sewer lift station will take place after the first of the year. He informed Council the City is looking into alternatives to address the gopher issues at Schmidt Park. He advised the street sweeper is currently in the shop and being repaired by end of week.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Correa thanked Council for approving the HR/Deputy City Clerk job description and advised the recruitment will open this week and close in January. She advised of the ongoing recruitment for Public Works Director. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Clark wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. She congratulated City Manager Correa.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Marsigli advised of the great momentum the City has had and is hopeful for it to continue in the new year. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Council member Melville congratulated City Manager Correa. He complimented the Lions Club Food Drive and Miss Gustine Toy Drive. He advised of his attendance at the recent ribbon cutting ceremonies and expressed appreciation for the new businesses.
He thanked all City volunteers. He wished the Explorers the best in their future endeavors. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Council member Giles reiterated thanks to all volunteers, congrats to City Manager Correa and happy holidays.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Nagy expressed appreciation for volunteers, explorers, City staff and volunteers.
He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nagy adjourned the meeting at 7:24 P.M.