MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING
January 20, 2026
CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Nagy called the meeting to order at 6:31 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 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 City Engineer Mario Gouveia
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
PUBLIC COMMENT
Nathan Alonzo, with PG&E, congratulated City Manager Correa on her appointment.
He advised of PG&E’s rate decrease. He expressed interest in coming back to Council in the spring to provide an overview of projects and rates.
Joe Oliveira, 105 Linden Avenue, commended Council on appointment of City Manager Correa. He updated on the success of the Lion’s Club Food Drive and advised of their donation to the Police Explorer’s for $2,500.
The Sergeant Explorer, Yasmin Ruiz, thanked the Lion’s Club for their donation.
Abby Pendleton, Assembly member Alanis’s office, updated on Committee assignments and legislative bills.
Craig Christenson, 657 West Avenue, pleaded Council to adopt Municode to stop blowing yard waste onto road.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the December 16, 2025 Regular Meeting
Recommendation: Review and approve
2. Warrants
Recommendation: Review and ratify
3. Treasurer’s Report – December 2025
Recommendation: Review and file
4. Approve Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Trailer-Mounted Pump and Authorizing City Manager to Issue Purchase Order for Equipment Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
5. Approve Resolution Accepting Proposal for Sidewalk Repairs and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Agreement for Services
Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
6. Approve Resolution Accepting Submitted 2026-2031 Airport Capital Improvement Plan
Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
Mayor Nagy introduced the consent calendar.
There was no public comment.
Council member Marsigli inquired on consent calendar #4, whether the two proposals are comparable, to which City Engineer Gouveia answered no.
Council member Marsigli inquired on the expiration date on the estimate, to which Mr.
Gouveia advised the company will honor the estimate.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford made a motion to approve the consent calendar.
The motion was seconded by Council member Marsigli and carried 5-0.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
7. Consider Two Re-Appointments to Gustine Planning Commission
1. Receive staff report
2. Receive Public Comment
3. Consider a motion to re-appoint interested candidates to the Planning Commission
City Manager Correa presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Council member Melville made a motion to re-appoint interested candidates to the Planning Commission.
The motion was seconded by Council member Giles and carried 5-0.
8. 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
Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt presented the staff report.
Robyn Bento, Gustine resident, advised of her opinion against the City requiring payment from Depot Garage.
Craig Christenson, 657 West Ave, provided his opinion on the non-permitted improvements.
There was discussion regarding the taxes paid by Depot Garage.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford provided an overview of the history with Depot Garage.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford inquired on the credit given to Depot Garage, to which Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt advised the City credited Depot Garage $10K for improvements.
Council member Marsigli inquired on the electrical, to which Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt advised she did not know what the electrical issues were but the City requested electrical issues be resolved due to safety.
There was further discussion regarding the negotiation process with Depot Garage.
Council directed staff to negotiate $400 a month, no escalation and a five-year term effective January 1, 2026.
Council member Marsigli made a motion to approve resolution approving execution of amended lease of a portion of City-owned parcel #020-044-017.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ford and carried 5-0.
9. Consider Resolution Authorizing Use of Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funding and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Related Documents
1. Receive staff report
2. Receive Public Comment
3. Consider a motion to approve the resolution
Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Council member Marsigli inquired on funding from 2022-2025, to which Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt advised the City did not apply for funding for those years.
Council member Giles inquired whether the funding could be spent towards park renovations, to which Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt answered no and advised the funding has to go towards low-income housing or complexes that have a covenant for low-income housing.
Council member Giles inquired whether a scope is required, to which Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt advised there is a strict process that would have to be followed.
Council member Melville made a motion to approve the resolution authorizing use of Permanent Local Housing Allocation funding and authorizing City Manager to execute related documents.
CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Police Chief Chavez provided a presentation on the Community Engagement survey.
Council member Marsigli inquired clarification on citizen training, to which Police Chief Chavez provided an overview of a Citizen Academy other agencies have provided.
Police Chief Chavez advised a few officers attended the Pipedown training regarding a device that is able to register the decibels coming from a vehicle. He further advised of Explorer training that occurred with Merced PD. He informed Council the Explorers will be attending the Pebble Beach Pro Am event next month.
Fire Chief Martin advised of volunteer officer nominations in February. He reminded everyone of the Crab Feed coming up in March.
Finance Director Morrison advised she had nothing to report.
Recreation Manager Vitorino advised of the tree removal in front of the mural at the Goman Center. She further advised of the gutter replacements taking place this week at the Goman Center and Ed Peterson Shelter. She updated on the success of Open Gym and Pickleball. She informed everyone all Christmas decorations have been taken down. She advised of the upcoming Career days. She further advised the request for proposals for fireworks show is open. She updated on janitorial fees and DJ Dan invoices.
Council member Marsigli inquired status on the sound system, to which Recreation Manager Vitorino advised Soundscapes will be out next week due to crackling in two speakers.
Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt thanked Council for approving the ACIP. She advised of her meeting with the pump company at the Airport to gather estimates for the pump and card readers. She thanked Public Works for assisting with the repair of the Airport gates. She advised of a new rental opportunity at the bakery next door to City Hall. She provided an update on the Henry Miller Playground installation and advised of the new install date of January 26th.
City Engineer, Mario Gouveia, provided an update on East Avenue Sidewalk Improvement project, North Ave. Lift Station project and tree trimming throughout the City. He advised of the bid opening for the little ramp project at Henry Miller Park and the Manhole Rehabilitation project.
Mayor Nagy inquired whether Grover will be picking up the tree remains throughout the City, to which Mr. Gouveia affirmed.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Correa advised of her ongoing one on one meetings with Department Heads and Council. She further advised of current recruitments.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Clark advised of the upcoming BBK Ethics Training (AB1234). She further advised of a new fiscal training (SB827) and stated she will reach out to Melanie to provide more details.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Melville commended the Explorers on their outstanding assistance at the Lion’s Club Canned Food Drive. He complimented the GPS Crab Feed and advised he is looking forward to the Crab Feed in March. He advised of his recent meeting with the Chamber of Commerce.
Council member Giles advised of an offer from a Gustine resident to drop off steers to help eat down the weeds at the Recharge Basin.
Council member Marsigli reminded everyone of the upcoming Historical Society Annual Luncheon on January 27th. She thanked City Manager Correa for meeting with her.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford commended Mayor Nagy on his snippet in the City Newsletter outlining City projects. He updated on the Westside Measure V Committee meeting.
Mayor Nagy advised of his attendance at the MCAG Governing Board meeting.
Mayor Nagy thanked the Lions Club and commended the Explorer program. He advised of a notification from a concerned citizen during winter break regarding the City Christmas tree and stated Public Works was quick to get it fixed.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nagy adjourned the meeting at 8:09 P.M.