Agenda packet — Hughson City Council, October 2, 2023

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hughson City Hall – 7018 Pine Street
Hughson, California
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.

HUGHSON CITY COUNCIL
How to participate in, or observe the Meeting:
• In person in the City Council Chambers and submit public comment when invited during the meeting. • Remotely via WebEx by using the link below:

Meeting Link:
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Upcoming Meetings | Hughson CA
City Council Agenda October 2, 2023
Any documents produced by the City and distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available at the City Clerk’s counter at City Hall located at 7018 Pine Street, Hughson, CA. 2 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor George Carr
ROLL CALL: Mayor George Carr
Councilmember Randy Crooker
Councilmember Samuel Rush
Councilmember Julie Ann Strain
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor George Carr

1. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR (No Action Can Be Taken):

Please limit presentations to five minutes. If you wish to speak regarding an item on the agenda, you may be asked to defer your remarks until the Council addresses the matter. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(3), no action or discussion may be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except that the City Council, or its staff, may briefly respond to comments or questions from members of the public, provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, or direct staff to place the issue on a future agenda.

2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

2.1: Receive and Review Applications and Conduct Interviews of the Applicants for the City Council Vacancy.

2.2: Appoint a Qualified Candidate to Fill the City Council Vacancy.

3. COMMENTS:

A brief report on notable attendance of a meeting, or conference, or other notable topics of City business shall be made. The Brown Act does not allow for discussion or action of items by the City Council during this time.

3.1: Staff Reports and Comments: (Information Only – No Action)

3.2: Council Comments: (Information Only – No Action)

3.3: Mayor’s Comments: (Information Only – No Action)

4. ADJOURNMENT:

The next regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2023, at 6:00 P.M.

City Council Agenda October 2, 2023
Any documents produced by the City and distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available at the City Clerk’s counter at City Hall located at 7018 Pine Street, Hughson, CA. 3 General Information: The Hughson City Council meets in the Council Chambers on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise noticed.

Council Agendas: The City Council agenda is now available for public review at the City’s website and City Clerk's Office, 7018 Pine Street, Hughson, California on the Friday, prior to the scheduled meeting. Copies and/or subscriptions can be purchased for a nominal fee through the City Clerk’s Office.

Questions: Contact the City Clerk at (209) 883-4054.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

October 4  City/Fire 2+2 Committee Meeting, Hughson Fire District Office, 5:30 PM
October 9  City Council Meeting, City Council Chambers/WebEx Videoconference/YouTube Live Stream, 6:00 PM
October 10  Parks, Recreation and Entertainment Commission Meeting, City Council Chambers, 6:00 PM
October 17  Planning Commission Meeting, City Council Chambers, 6:00 PM October 18  Hughson has Heart Planning Meeting, City Council Chambers, 6:00 PM
October 23  Hughson Economic Development Committee Meeting, City Council Chambers, 4:30 PM
October 23  City Council Meeting, City Council Chambers/WebEx Videoconference/YouTube Live Stream, 6:00 PM

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
Date: September 28, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM
Name: Ashton Gose Title: City Clerk
City Council Agenda October 2, 2023
Any documents produced by the City and distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available at the City Clerk’s counter at City Hall located at 7018 Pine Street, Hughson, CA. 4 Meeting Date: October 2, 2023
Subject: Receive and Review Applications and Conduct Interviews of the Applicants for the City Council Vacancy
Enclosures: Application for City Council:

Abel Morin
Alan McFadon
Jill Silva
Susana Vasquez
Donya Nunes
Presented By: Ashton Gose, City Clerk
Andy Pinasco, City Attorney
Staff Recommendation:

Receive and review applications and conduct interviews for the City Council vacancy.

Background and Overview:

On August 14, 2023, at a regularly scheduled meeting, the City Council accepted the resignation of Ramon Bawanan and directed staff to fill the vacancy by appointment and solicit applications from interested citizens desiring to fill the vacancy and serve the community in this capacity. The Council also established a filing deadline of September 20, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. five (5) applications were received by the filing deadline.

Staff was also directed to schedule a special meeting during the week of October 2- 6, 2023, to receive and review applications, and conduct scheduled interviews for each applicant.

The interview schedule is as follows:
6:10PM Abel Morin
6:30PM Alan McFadon
6:50PM Jill Silva
7:10PM Susana Vasquez
7:30PM Donya Nunes
Fiscal Impact:

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.1
SECTION 2: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
At this time there is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

CITY OF HUGHSON

APPLICATION FOR CITY COUNCIL
Name: ______________________________________________
Home Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ How long have you resided at the above address? _________________________________________________ Home Phone Number: _____________________ Cell: _______________________ Do you live within the City limits of Hughson? Yes / No Are you a registered voter? Yes / No Are you related to any current City of Hughson employee(s)? Yes / No If yes, please list the employee(s) name and relationship:
_________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Occupation: _______________________________________________________________________________ Business Address: _________________________________________ Phone Number: __________________ Education (highest school year, degrees, etc.): ____________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Employment Highlights (Please attach a resume): _________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Previous Public Service Experience (if any): _____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Present and Past Community Activities (please do not list partisan political activities): ____________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ What do you believe are the most important issues facing the City of Hughson today? __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _______________________________ Candidate’s Statement
As a candidate for the City Council of the City of Hughson, I submit the following statement on why I am interested in serving as a City Council Member:
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1900 Collinwood Dr, Hughson CA 95326 | [email protected] | 405 203 9900 Professional Experience
Dark Horse Rentals, Hughson, California
General Manager April 2022 - Present
• Recruiting new employees
• Identify new business opportunities
• Ensure a high level of customer service
• Oversee day-to-day operations
Key Skills
• Operations Management
• Staff Development
• Workflow coordination
• Process Improvement
USMC Jacksonville, North Carolina
Logistics Vehicle Operator August 2005- August 2009
• Maintain logs of vehicle service or repair status following applicable state and federal regulations. • Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons including tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products.
• Operate equipment such as truck cab computers to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors or other drivers.

EDUCATION
Guthrie High School, Guthrie, Oklahoma
• Completed coursework toward a Diploma
Public Service
• Hughson Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
• Oakdale Chamber of Commerce Member

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Communication: Write clearly and concisely, speak effectively, listen attentively, openly express ideas, lead group discussions, provide feedback, gather appropriate information and provide well thought-out solutions. • Interpersonal: Work well with others, delegate effectively, represent others and accept responsibility. • Research and Planning: Create ideas, identify problems, meet goals, gather information, assess situations and develop strategies.

CITY OF HUGHSON

AJ'PLICATION FOR CITY COUNCIL
Name:

Donya Oliveira Nunes
Home Address: 1709Nutshell Court,Hughson, California
How long have you resided at the above address? 5YEARS
HomePhoneNumber: Cell:209-484-3o23
AreyourelatedtoanycurrentCityofHughsonemployee(s)? € YeS/ NO [2 If yes, please list the employee(s) name and relationsip:

Not applicable.

Occupation: DeputyCountyCounsel,StanislausCounty
Business Address: 101010ttiStreet,Modesto, California Phone Number: 209-525-6376 Education(highestschool year, degrees, etc.): HumphreysDrivonLawSchool,JurisDoctor,2017 CSU Stanislaus, Bachelors of Art in Political Science, 2014 Pitman High School, 2010 Employment Highlights (Please attach a resume): Depu'yCOun'yCOunse' ofS'an'slausCOun'y' Deputy District Attorney of Stanislaus County
Previous Public Service Experience(ifany): Myprofessional careerhasbeendedicatedopublicservicefirst as a criminal prosecutor and now in governance. I have also been a Hughson Parks & Recreation Commissioner since 2019.

Present and Past Community Activities (please do not list partisan political activities): Hughs" Fru'f &Nu' Fes"a" Christmas Parade, Trunk or Treat, Stanislaus Fair, community clean up events, National Night Out What do you believe are the most important iSsues facing the City of Hughson today? Balancing the needs of our rapid growth and development with the preservation of Hughson's unique small-town charm. This includes maintaining and investing in essential infrastructure, enhancing public safety and emergency services, and promoting economic development to sustain the local economy.

Signahire: Date: (fl )20 )Z/')23
Candidate's Statement
As a candidate for the City Council of the City of Hughson, I submit the following statement on why I am interested in serving as a City Council Member:

I am deeply passionate about public service, our community, and its future, which is why I am enthusiastically pursuing the opportunity to serve as a City Council Member for the City of Hughson.

Throughout my years as a resident, I trave witnessed both the remarkabte potential and unique challenges that our city faces. This firsthand experience has instilled in me a profound commitment to ensuring that our city thrives, and that its residents enjoy a high quality of life.

Although I am a life long resident of Stanislaus County, as soon as I moved to Hughson it was quickly made clear to me that this city is special. I instantly Telt drawn to be more involved with our community. My tenure as a Parks and Recreation Commissioner has provided me with a unique perspective on the vital role that public spaces and community enqaqement play in enhancing our residents' lives. It has been a privileqe to work closely with our community to develop and improve recreational facilities and programs. This experience has deepened my understanding of the specific needs and aspirations of our city's residents. As a City Council Member, I aim to build upon this foundation, advocating for comprehensive urban planning that prioritizes green spaces, recreation, and community involvement. My time as a Parks and Recreation Commissioner has shown me the transformative power of local government, and I'm committed to utilizing that insight to create a city that is vibrant, inclusive, and responsive to the aspirations of all its residents.

My professional career as Deputy Coiinty Counsel for Sfanislaiis (',niinty has uniquely prepared me for the pntenji;l role of a (,ity Cniincil Msmhsr In my r:apacity a; Ipr)m cniinsm, I am ta;kerl with rppressnting Incm gnvsrnmsnt, snlvinr) cnnflicts, anri prnviriing Isghl arivire for miiltipls Coiinty ar)pnrriss anri mpr:fpri nfficials I hhvs r)ainprl grsat pxppripnr:s hnri apprer:iatinn fnr Isarning hnw in Rffpr:tiVetyCOmmllniCmp,inriner)OfiatefOhelpmeettheneeclSOtOurCOmml,,lnitieS Mybac.kgrocindin pi iblic service hps also instilled in me a r'leep spnse of respnnsihility anrl an i,inwa,verinr) commitment to upholding the principles of jcistice and fairness. As a City Council Member, I aim to leverage=this experience to promote transparency, accocintability, collaboration, and the overall well-being of our city and its residents.

I believe that, by joining the City Council, I can actively contribute to making well-informed decisions that benefit our community, foster inclusivity, and promote sustainable growth, while still maintaining the close-knit feeling of our city. My dedication to open dialogue, thoughtful problem-solving, and collaboration will be instrumental in addressing the pressing issues our city encounters, and I am excited to be a catalyst for positive representation. Scrving on the City Council is not just a rcsponsibility but a calling to make our city the best it can be, and I am wholeheartedly prepared to devote. my time, energy, and expertise to this nobk, endeavor.

Signature: Date: (ft j;,0)z023

DONYAOIIVEIRANUNES

ATTORNEY

CONT ACT EXPERIENCE
209-48 4-3023
1709 Nutshell Court
Huglison, CA 95326
donya nu nes@g mail.coin

SUMM ARY
Dedicated public servant attorney
committed to providing results
ethically and efficiently. Adept at
providing legal counsel to local
governments, fostering effective
governance, and addressing the
unique legal challenges facing
cominunities.

EDUC ATION
California Bar Exam, 2018
Juris Doctor, 2017
Humphreys Drivon School of Law
Political Science Bachelors, 2014
CSU Stanislaus
SKILLS
Legal Research & Writing
Critical Tliinking
Written & Oral Communication
Advocacy
Conflict Resolution
Time Management

DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL
StanisLaus County, Office of County Counsel, 2022 - Present Advisory legal counsel to the Board of Supervisors, Chief Executive Office, and other County departments including Department of Environmental Resocirces, Public Works, Cannabis, Parks, and Workforce on inatters that iinpact tlie operation of local government.

Conduct legal research and provide legal written opinions.

Represent the County in various inatters includii"ig risk inanagement, civil litigation, public agency law, and contract negotiation.

Draft County ordinances relating to taxes, enforcement, and regulation.

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
StanisLaus County, District Attorney's Office, 2018 - 2022 Experienced criminal trial attorney with over 100 contested hearings.

Managed complex and high volume felony case load.

Provide training to new prosecutors on trial preparation.

Co-focinded the Stanislacis County Proseccitors Association to proinote the economic, professional, and social interests of all prosecutors.

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
StanisLaus County, Child Protective Services, 2015 - 2018

COMMUNITY
Parks and Recreation Commissioner, 2019 - Present
Turlock Together
We Care Shelter
Portuguese United
Stanislaus County Prosecutors Association, 2019 - 2022
Stanislaus County Peace Officer Association, 2022
Teamwork
Meeting Date: October 2, 2023
Subject: Appoint a Qualified Candidate to Fill the City Council Vacancy
Presented By: Ashton Gose, City Clerk
Andy Pinasco, City Attorney
Staff Recommendation:

Appoint a qualified candidate to fill the City Council vacancy.

Discussion:

At this time the City Council can discuss the interviews, nominate, and ultimately appoint an individual to fill the Council seat vacancy for the remaining term, expiring in December 2024.

Nomination Process:

The City Clerk shall ask each council member for a nomination for the purpose of creating a group of finalists to consider. Once the group is created, Councilmembers may deliberate on such matters as criteria for selection and the nominated group of candidates.

After deliberation, there will need to be a motion to appoint one of the nominees to fill the City Council vacancy, with a second motion, and a majority vote of the Council. If needed, voting will continue until a nominee receives a majority vote of the Council.

If an appointment is made, the City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Council member and conduct the seating and roll call of the new Hughson City Council at the regularly scheduled meeting on October 9, 2023.

Pursuant to California Government Code section 36512(b), the City Council, within sixty (60) days from the commencement of the vacancy, is required to either fill the vacancy by appointment or call a special election to fill the vacancy. So, should the City Council choose to not move forward with appointing an individual to fill the Council seat vacancy, direction would need to be provided to City staff to prepare and bring back a Resolution to the next regularly scheduled meeting, calling a CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.2
SECTION 2: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Special Election to fill the Council seat vacancy for the term expiring in December 2024.

Fiscal Impact:

Per the Hughson Municipal Code, Hughson City Council members are compensated $250.00 per month and are reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.

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