MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING
June 16, 2026
CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Ford called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. and conducted the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Council Members: Melville – Giles – Mayor Pro Tem Ford
Staff present: City Manager Melanie Correa, Finance Director Jennifer Morrison, Economic & Community Development Director Jami Westervelt, Police Chief Ruben Chavez, City Attorney Olivia Clark (virtual), Recreation Manager Tiffany Vitorino, Project Manager Danny Reed, Public Works Director Alberto Villa-Leyva and Deputy Clerk Desirae Porras
Mayor Nagy and Council member Marsigli were absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council member Melville made a motion to approve the agenda.
The motion was seconded by Council member Giles and carried 3-0, with Mayor Nagy and Council member Marsigli absent.
DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Mayor Pro Tem Ford advised of his abstention from the two warrants in his name.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Abby Pendleton, on behalf of Assembly member Juan Alanis, provided a legislative update.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the June 2, 2026 Regular Meeting
Recommendation: Review and approve
2. Warrants
Recommendation: Review and ratify
3. Direct Staff to Send Out Warrant Checks Prior to July 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting
Recommendation: Review and approve
4. Treasurer’s Report – May 2026
Recommendation: Review and file
5. Approve Resolution Accepting Completion of 2025 SB1 Improvements Project, Authorizing the City Clerk to File a Notice of Completion, and Authorizing City Manager to Make Final Payment of Retention Monies
Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
6. Approve Amendment to Police Chief Employment Agreement Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
7. Approve Request from Westside Auto Club for Use of City Streets, Facilities, and Services, and Waiver of Fees for Annual Linguica Run Event Recommendation: Review and approve request
8. Approve Resolution Accepting Completion of East Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project, Authorizing the City Clerk to File a Notice of Completion, and Authorizing City Manager to Make Final Payment of Retention Monies Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
9. Approve Resolution Accepting Completion of North Avenue Pump Station Project, Authorizing the City Clerk to File a Notice of Completion, and Authorizing City Manager to Make Final Payment of Retention Monies
Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
10. Approve Resolution Confirming the 2.5% User Utility Tax for FY 2026/2027 Recommendation: Review and approve resolution
Mayor Pro Tem Ford introduced the consent calendar.
There was no public comment.
After consultation with the City Attorney, Council requested to remove the warrants listed in Rich Ford’s name to the July 21, 2026 warrant list, due to lack of quorum.
Council member Giles made a motion to approve the consent calendar as amended.
The motion was seconded by Council member Melville and carried 3-0, with Mayor Nagy and Council member Marsigli absent.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
11. Consider Appointment to Gustine Airport Commission
1. Receive Staff Report
2. Receive Public Comment
3. Consider a motion to approve appointment of Airport Commission applicant Deputy Clerk Porras presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Council member Melville made a motion to approve appointment of Airport Commissioner James Bonta.
The motion was seconded by Council member Giles and carried 3-0, with Mayor Nagy and Council member Marsigli absent.
12. Consider Resolution Adopting List of SB1/Road Repair and Accountability Act Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
1. Receive Staff Report and Presentation
2. Receive Public Comment
3. Consider a motion to approve the resolution
City Manager Correa presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Council member Melville inquired on the timeframe of the construction of the roundabout project, to which Project Manager Reed advised the bidding was moved to fall of this year to avoid interrupting the city’s summer activities. He further advised the project could start sooner depending on weather.
Council member Melville made a motion to approve the resolution adopting list of SB1/Road Repair Accountability Act projects for fiscal year 2026-2027.
The motion was seconded by Council member Giles and carried 3-0, with Mayor Nagy and Council member Marsigli absent.
13. Consider Resolution Adopting the Preliminary City Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
1. Receive staff report
2. Receive Public Comment
3. Consider a motion to approve resolution
Finance Director Morrison presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Council member Giles made a motion to approve resolution adopting the Preliminary City Budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.
The motion was seconded by Council member Melville and carried 3-0, with Mayor Nagy and Council member Marsigli absent.
14. Consider Resolution Approving Purchase from CalRecycle Local Assistance Grant (OWR4) Funds for Equipment
1. Receive staff report
2. Receive Public Comment
3. Consider a motion to approve resolution
Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Council member Melville inquired whether future grant funds will be available, to which Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt advised staff is watching for future funding through OWR.
Council member Giles inquired whether the laws changed that made the City no longer required to purchase compost, to which Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt advised the City was granted an exemption waiver through 2030.
Council member Giles made a motion to approve resolution approving purchase from CalRecycle Local Assistance Grant funds for equipment.
The motion was seconded by Council member Melville and carried 3-0, with Mayor Nagy and Council member Marsigli absent.
CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Police Chief Chavez thanked the volunteers and Explorer’s for assisting at the Gustine Middle and High School graduations. He reported on the recent swatting incident that occurred at Gustine High School. He advised of weed abatement and removal of dead egrets.
Council member Melville inquired status on the homeless individuals, to which Police Chief Chavez advised some of the individuals received trespassing citations.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford expressed appreciation in the CSO updates and enforcement.
Chief Chavez commended Project Manager Reed for his assistance in encroachment permits for the upcoming events.
Fire Chief Martin thanked Police Chief Chavez for CSO Gallardo’s assistance with weed abatements. He advised of upcoming apartment inspections.
Public Works Director Villa-Leyva announced Maintenance Worker, Jeremy Cardona, passed the CDL Class B exam. He advised the 2025 CCR report is complete and will be distributed online and in the utility billing. He informed the Council the Vac-con truck is in service and will be repaired by this week. He advised of the ongoing maintenance work at the Gustine Airport. He further advised one of the mowers is in service and waiting for a part to come in to repair. He thanked Gustine Unified School District for loaning Public Works with an attachment for the Kubota Tractor.
Recreation Manager Vitorino updated on the Miss Gustine Pageant winners. She advised of the opening of Open Swim at the Aquatics Center and stated attendance has been steady thus far. She informed Council of the upcoming inspection of the Aquatics Center snack bar. She advised adult softball is starting up and the community will see the baseball lights on later in the evening. She reported on the Tennis Camp attendance. She advised of the upcoming Color Run event and provided registration details. She updated on the Henry Miller Gazebo Exterior Paint project.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford inquired whether there are days that the Aquatics Center is open throughout the entire day, to which Recreation Manager Vitorino denied and advised of staffing limitations, salary constraints and necessary pool maintenance activity.
Economic & Community Development Director Westervelt advised the City may be able to receive additional PLHA funds. She updated on the EPA Brownfield project. She advised packets have been sent out to business owners regarding business license renewal. She updated on the Airport Commission meeting.
Finance Director Morrison advised of budget meetings with Department Heads for budget cuts that will be brought back to Council.
Deputy Clerk Porras updated on the Community Services Officer recruitment closure and advised of upcoming interviews. She updated on the Public Surplus auction closure.
Project Manager Reed advised of the broken median curb in front of Ford’s Farm Supply shop and provided an update on the assessment, to which Mayor Pro Tem Ford advised that it has been patched.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Correa advised she had nothing to report.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Clark advised she had nothing to report.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Melville commended Public Works and Recreation for the upkeep of the City parks. He advised of his attendance at the League of California Cities Dinner meeting. He further advised of his attendance at the funeral services for Richard Medeiros. He inquired whether the Council will be involved in the 4th of July parade, to which City Manager Correa advised Recreation Manager Vitorino will be in touch with Council to coordinate.
Council member Giles advised of his attendance at the Airport Commission meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Ford advised he had nothing to report.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Ford adjourned the meeting at 7:09 P.M.