City Council Minutes February 14, 2023
OF HUGH CITY OF HUGHSON
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hughson High School Reeder Hall
FORNIA 7419 E Whitmore Ave, Hughson, CA
MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023 - 6:02 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor George Carr
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor George Carr
Mayor Pro Tem Ramon Bawanan
Councilmember Samuel Rush
Councilmember Randy Crooker
Councilmember Julie Ann Strain
Staff Present: Merry Mayhew, City Manager
Ashton Gose, City Clerk
Carla Jauregui, Community Development Director
Sarah Chavarin, Accounting Manager
Jose Vasquez, Public Works Superintendent
Jaime Velazquez, Utilities Superintendent
Fidel Landeros, Chief of Police
1. PRESENTATIONS:
2.1: Proclamation - Commending the Hughson High School Football Team.
Mayor Carr presented a proclamation commendation to the Hughson High School Football Team.
2.2: Certificate of Appreciation - Tammy Lee.
No action taken.
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2.3: Stanislaus Animal Services Agency Annual Report - Vaughn Maurice.
Vaughn Maurice presented the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency Annual Report.
2. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR (No Action Can Be Taken):
Sheila Parnell provided comments regarding the Tully Road Sewer Project and the Hughson Church of Christ/Hughson Christian School.
Rod Hawkins provided comments regarding the Tully Road Sewer Project and the Hughson Church of Christ/Hughson Christian School.
Sierra Torres provided comments regarding the Tully Road Sewer Project and the Hughson Church of Christ/Hughson Christian School.
Nathan Crain provided comments regarding the Tully Road Sewer Project and the Hughson Church of Christ/Hughson Christian School.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are to be acted upon by a single action of the City Council unless otherwise requested by an individual Councilmember for special consideration. Otherwise, the recommendation of staff will be accepted and acted upon by roll call vote.
3.1: Approval of City Council Minutes.
3.2: Approval of Warrants Register.
3.3: Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-01, Amending the Hughson Municipal Code Pertaining to Title 15 Building Code Regulations.
3.4: Approval of the Treasurer's Investment Portfolio Report for September 2022.
3.5: Approval of the Treasurer's Report for October 2022.
3.6: Approval of the Treasurer's Report for November 2022.
3.8: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-10, Approving the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with JSWWC Water and Wastewater Management.
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Mayor Pro Tem Bawanan asked that agenda item 3.7 be pulled from the Consent Calendar for special consideration.
STRAIN/CARR 5-0-0-0 motion passes to approve the Consent Calendar, excluding item 3.7, with the following roll call vote:
BAWANAN RUSH STRAIN CROOKER CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
3.7: Ratification of a Letter of Support for the United Samaritans Foundation's "Community Facilities" Grant Application.
BAWANAN/CROOKER 5-0-0-0 motion passes to approved agenda item 3.7 as presented, with the following roll call vote:
BAWANAN RUSH STRAIN CROOKER CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS: NONE.
7. CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
COMMENTS:
8.1: Staff Reports and Comments: (Information Only - No Action) City Manager:
City Manager Mayhew informed the City Council that Kim Weimer, Director of Finance and Administrative Services and Danielle Perez, Accounting Technician will begin employment with the City on February 16, 2023. She provided an update regarding the Senior Meals Program temporary location, and an update regarding Lebright Fields.
City Clerk:
City Clerk Gose provided a reminder regarding the AB1825 training offered by the City on February 23, 2023.
Police Services:
Chief Landeros provided the City Council with the latest Crime Statistic Report.
8.2: Council Comments: (Information Only - No Action)
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Councilmember Crooker thanked the staff and Hughson Police Services for their continued hard work. He attended a City/Fire 2+2 meeting on February 1, 2023. He also attended a West Turlock Subbasin GSA meeting. He provided a reminder regarding the Hughson Volunteer Fire Fighters Annual BBQ and encouraged residents to attend the High School girls' basketball game on February 14, 2023.
Councilmember Rush commented that public comments during the meeting were heard.
Councilmember Strain thanked staff for putting up the flags throughout the city in honor of President's Day. She thanked Hughson Police Services for their continued hard work. She attended the Hughson High School Theatre Wizard of Oz on February 1, 2023, and the Stanislaus County Academic Decathlon on February 4, 2023.
Mayor Pro Tem Bawanan attended a Hughson Ministerial Breakfast. He thanked staff and Hughson Police Services for their continued hard work. He also requested that the City's Vision Statement be displayed in the monthly newsletter.
8.3: Mayor's Comments: (Information Only - No Action)
Mayor Carr met with Tom McClintock's Chief of Staff Robert Phelen, and Representative Kimberly Pruett to discuss specific grants the City may be able to apply for.
9. CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: NONE.
ADJOURNMENT:
STRAIN/BAWANAN 5-0-0-0 motion passes to adjourn the special meeting of February 14, 2023, at 7:05PM with the following roll call vote:
BAWANAN RUSH STRAIN CROOKER CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
APPROVED:
GEORGE CAR, MaYor
ATTEST:
ASHTON GOSE, Executive Assistant/City Clerk