City Council Minutes January 8, 2024
HUGHSON CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
City of Hughson
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hughson City Hall - 7018 Pine Street
Hughson, California
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2024 - 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor George Carr
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor George Carr
Mayor Pro Tem Randy Crooker
Councilmember Julie Ann Strair
Councilmember Alan McFadon
Councilmember Samuel Rush
Staff Present: Merry Mayhew, City Manager
Ashton Gose, City Clerk
Andy Pinasco, City Attorney
Tom Terpstra, Deputy City Attorney
Carla Jauregui, Community Development Director
Jose Vasquez, Public Works Superintendent
Kim Weimer, Director of Finance and Admin Services
Sarah Chavarin, Accounting Manager
Sanjay Prasad, Sheriff's Deputy
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR (No Action Taken):
A member of the public expressed concerns regarding the City of Hughson Use Permit process. A copy of the correspondence provided to the City 1 City Council Minutes January 8, 2024
Council is attached to be kept on file as part of the official record of this City Council meeting.
PRESENTATIONS: NONE.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
3.1: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 11, 2023.
3.2: Approve the Warrants Register.
3.3 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-05, Authorizing the Amendment of Authorized Services and the Levy of a Special Tax Lien.
3.4: Approve the 2024 City Council Appointments to Boards and Committees.
CARR/CROOKER 5-0-0-0 motion passes to approve the Consent Calendar, as presented, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN McFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.1: Approval of a Contract with MHK Construction for the Installation of a Sewer Lateral at Lebright Fields, and Authorization for the City Manager to Execute the Contract.
Superintendent Vasquez presented the staff report on this item.
Mayor Carr opened public comment at 6:10 PM. There was no public comment. Mayor Carr closed public comment at 6:10 PM.
STRAIN/CROOKER 5-0-0-0 motion passes to approve a contract with MHK Construction for the installation of a sewer lateral at Lebright Fields for $39,998 with a 10% contingency and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract inclusive of any final edits by the City Attorney, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN McFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
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5. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS:
6.1: Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-01, Ratifying the Execution of the Professional Services Agreement with Quality Service Inc., for Water and Wastewater Consulting Services.
Director Jauregui presented the staff report on this item.
Mayor Carr opened public comment at 6:18 PM. There was no public comment. Mayor Carr closed public comment at 6:19 PM.
CARR/CROOKER 5-0-0-0 motion passes to adopt Resolution No. 2024-01, Ratifying the Execution of the Professional Services Agreement with Quality Service Inc., for Water and Wastewater Consulting Services, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN McFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
6.2: Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-02, Censuring Council Member Samuel Rush for violation of the Council Code of Conduct for Elected Officials and failure to adhere to internal relations as specified in the City of Hughson Municipal Code.
Mayor Carr presented this item.
Mayor Carr opened public comment at 6:26 PM. There was no public comment. Mayor Carr closed public comment at 6:26 PM.
CARR/MCFADON 4-1-0-0 motion passes to adopt Resolution No. 2024-02, Censuring Council Member Samuel Rush for violation of the Council Code of Conduct for Elected Officials and failure to adhere to internal relations as specified in the City of Hughson Municipal Code, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN MCFADON CARR
LAYE NO AYE AYE AYE
7. CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
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COMMENTS:
8.1: Staff Reports and/or Comments:
City Manager:
City Manager Mayhew informed the City Council that a concession and restroom building was being delivered to Lebright Fields.
City Clerk:
City Clerk Gose informed the City Council that there is a Hughson has Heart planning meeting on January 17, 2024.
Director of Finance:
Director Weimer informed the City Council that a new Request for Proposal was posted to the city website.
Chief of Police:
Deputy Prasad provided the City Council with the latest Crime Statistic Report.
8.2: Council Member Comments:
Councilmember McFadon attended a StanCOG Policy Board meeting and a League of California Cities Executive Committee meeting.
Councilmember Strain participated in several Operation Santa Routes.
Mayor Pro Tem Crooker thanked staff for their continued hard work.
8.3 Mayor's Comments:
Mayor Carr thanked staff for their continued hard work. He provided a reminder regarding the 2024 Ag Boosters Dinner, and Hughson has CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:
9.1: Public Employment
Title: City Manager
No reportable action.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
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STRAIN/CROOKER 5-0-0-0 motion passes to adjourn the January 8, 2024 regular meeting at 7:03 PM, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN McFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
APPROVED:
GEORGE CARe, MAyor
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ASHTON GOSE, City Clerk
UNITED
PAVEMENT
MAINTENANCE
P.O. BOX 1017 Hughson, CA 95326
Ph. NO. (209)883-4345
License NO. 905503 DBE # 49472
SB-PW# 2035821 DIR# 1000878534
January 8, 2024
City of Hughson
7018 Pine Street (office)
PO Box 9 (mailing)
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4054
Project:
Title: United Pavement Office / Maintenance Facility.
Owner: Rodolfo Ruvalcaba and Mabel Ruvalcaba
Jobsite: Tully Rd., Hughson, CA
Assessor's Parcel: Bk 018, Pg 049, Parcel 080
Jurisdiction: _City of Hughson, #USE22-0106 / BLDC23-1290 ADG's Project No. 22028
Attn; Merry Mayhew, [email protected]
This letter is to address / clarify / confirm a request by the owner for your assistance with the development of the above project. Please note the following:
1. The above project was submitted on 10/31/22 for Use Permit and appropriate City fees were paid / addressed. Please note that we had been informed that this process would be a 4 month procedure, and at present it is approaching 14 months, and no schedule for any Planning Commission meeting has been conveyed. Please review and any assistance would be highly appreciated.
2. The above project was submitted on 10/09/23 for construction permit and appropriate City fees were paid / addressed. Please note that we have requested a status update of the requested construction permit several times and have not been informed until Fabian Ramos' 12/12/23 email directly below; which appears to note that no action has taken place to address the submitted application for a construction permit. It appears that the City has delayed this project over 2 months; which is unacceptable. Please address a.s.a.p. and please no more delays.
From: Fabian Ramos [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 1:19 PM
To: Advanced Design Group, Inc. <[email protected]>; [email protected] Ce: Hughson Building < [email protected]>; Carla Jauregui <[email protected]>; Mark Niskanen <[email protected]>; Rob Marler <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: United Pavement Office / Maintenance Facility / #USE22-0106 / BLDC231290
To ensure collaboration with all departments, I ask you also include Mark and Rob in all your correspondence with the City. I have copied them in this email above.
Fabian Ramos
Community Development Specialist
Tel: 209.883.4054
Fax: 209.883.2638
Thank you. Please keep us informed at all times and contact us if you have any concerns / questions.
Elwyn V. Heinen, P.E., General Manager
Advanced Design Group, Inc., 1128 6th Street, Modesto, CA 95354 209 577 3108, [email protected]
Co: Mr. Rodolfo Ruvalcaba, C209 380 4137, [email protected] George Carr, [email protected]
Randy Crooker, [email protected]
Samuel Rush, [email protected]
Julie Ann Strain, [email protected]