City Council Minutes January 22, 2024
HUGHSON CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Hughson City Hall - 7018 Pine Street
Hughson, California
MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 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 Strain
Councilmember Alan McFadon
Councilmember Samuel Rush
Staff Present: Merry Mayhew, City Manager
Carla Jauregui, Community Development Director
Jose Vasquez, Public Works Superintendent
Kim Weimer, Director of Finance and Admin Services
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR (No Action Taken): NONE.
2. PRESENTATIONS: NONE.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
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3.1: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 8, 2024.
3.2: Approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of January 16, 2024.
3.5: Government Tort Claim. Reject Claim of California Automobile Insurance Company and Send Written Rejection Notice.
Councilmember Crooker requested item 3.3 be pulled from the Consent Calendar for special consideration.
3.3: Approve the Warrants Register.
McFADON/STRAIN5-0-0-0 motion passes to approve item 3.3, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN McFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
Councilmember Rush requested item 3.4 be pulled from the Consent Calendar for special consideration.
3.4: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-03, Amending the City of Hughson's Legislative Program.
MCFADON/STRAIN5-0-0-0 motion passes to approve item 3.4, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN MCFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
CARR/CROOKER 5-0-0-0 motion passes to approve the Consent Calendar, excluding items 3.3 and 3.4, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN MCFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1: Contract with NJA Architecture for Architectural Services Associated with Phase 1 of the Civic Center Architectural Design Project. 2 City Council Minutes January 22, 2024
Director Jauregui presented the staff report on this item.
Mayor Carr opened public comment at 6:15 PM. There was no public comment.
Mayor Carr closed public comment at 6:15 PM.
CARR/CROOKER 5-0-0-0 motion passes to authorize contracting with NJA Architecture for architectural services associated with Phase 1 of the Civic Center Architectural Design Project, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract, inclusive of the City Attorney's edits, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN McFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
7. CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
COMMENTS:
8.1: Staff Reports and/or Comments:
City Manager:
City Manager Mayhew provided an update regarding approved ARPA Projects.
Community Development Director:
Director Jauregui informed the City Council of a Housing Survey, and some upcoming downtown improvement items.
Chief of Police:
Chief MacKinnon informed the City Council of a new format he will be using for his Crime Statistic Report.
8.2: Council Member Comments:
Councilmember Strain attended an Economic Development Committee on January 22, 2024.
Mayor Pro Tem Crooker attended an Economic Development Committee on January 22, 2024. He thanked staff for their continued hard work.
8.3 Mayor's Comments:
Mayor Carr thanked staff for their continued hard work.
CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:
9.1: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Title: City Manager
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No reportable action.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor George Carr, Thomas Terpstra, Jr., Deputy City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
No reportable action.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
STRAIN/CROOKER 5-0-0-0 motion passes to adjourn the January 22, 2024 regular meeting at 7:51 PM, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN McFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
APPROVED:
GEORGE CARR, Mayor
ATTEST:
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ASHTON GOSE, City Clerk