City Council Minutes May 28, 2024
HUGHSON CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
City of Hughson
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hughson City Hall - 7018 Pine Street
Hughson, California
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 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: Dominique Romo, City Manager
Tom Terpstra, Deputy City Attorney
Carla Jauregui, Community Development Director
Kim Weimer, Director of Finance and Admin Services
Sarah Chavarin, Accounting Manager
Jose Vasquez, Public Works Superintendent
Sanjay Prasad, Sheriff's Deputy
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR (No Action Taken):
Jean Henley provided a reminder to the City Council regarding the Hughson Historical Society Annual Dinner in August 2024.
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PRESENTATIONS:
2.1: Proclaim June 4, 2024, as Hiram & Luella Hughson Appreciation Day.
No reportable action.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
3.1: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 13, 2024.
3.2: Approval of the Warrants Register.
3.3: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-15, approving a Professional Services Agreement with Condor Earth Technologies, Inc., for Phase II Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit Support and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Professional Services Agreement inclusive of any final edits by the City Attorney.
3.4: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-16, Accepting the Lebright Restroom and Concession Stand Project; Adopt Resolution No. 2024-17, Accepting the Lebright Parking Lot Improvement Project; and Adopt Resolution No. 2024-18, Accepting the Lebright Restroom Site Preparation and Finish Project; and Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notices of Completion (NOC) for each of the Resolutions said Projects.
Mayor Pro Tem Crooker pulled Item 3.3 from the Consent Calendar for special consideration.
STRAIN/CROOKER 5-0-0-0 motion passes to approve the Consent Calendar Items 3.1, 3.2, and 3.4, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN MCFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
CARR/MCFADON 5-0-0-0 motion passes to approve Consent Calendar Item
3.3 as presented, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN MCFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
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5. PUBLIC HEARING:
5.1: Adopt Uncodified Ordinance No. 2024-03, an Urgency Ordinance of The City of Hughson Extending a Moratorium on All New Smoking Lounges and Smoke Shops Within the City of Hughson.
Deputy City Attorney Terpstra presented the staff report on this item.
Mayor Carr opened the public hearing at 6:13PM. There was no public comment. Mayor Carr closed the public hearing at 6:13PM.
CARR/MCFADON 5-0-0-0 motion passes to adopt uncodified Ordinance No. 2024- 03, an Urgency Ordinance of The City of Hughson Extending a Moratorium on All New Smoking Lounges and Smoke Shops Within the City of Hughson, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN MCFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
5.2: Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2024-02, Adding Chapter
17.03.082 and Amending Sections 17.01.090 and 17.02.032 of the Hughson Municipal Code Relating to Smoke Shop Uses.
Deputy City Attorney Terpstra presented the staff report on this item.
Mayor Carr opened the public hearing at 6:41PM. There was no public comment. Mayor Carr closed the public hearing at 6:41PM.
Mayor Carr expressed his interest in prohibiting New Smoking Lounges and Smoke Shops in the City of Hughson. Council discussed and deliberated on this topic.
Deputy City Attorney Terpstra advised Council that he would investigate this action and report back to Council at the next meeting.
CARR/CROOKER 3-2-0-0 motion passes to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-02, Adding Chapter 17.03.082 and Amending Sections 17.01.090 and
17.02.032 of the Hughson Municipal Code Relating to Smoke Shop Uses, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN MCFADON CARR
AYE NO AYE AYE NO
6. NEW BUSINESS: NONE.
CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
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8. COMMENTS:
8.1: Staff Reports and/or Comments:
City Manager Romo informed the City Council that the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Audit will be presented at the June 10, 2024 meeting. She attended a public works appreciation lunch on May 23, 2024. She also provided an update regarding the comprehensive fee study currently being worked on, to come before Council for review and consideration in the near future.
Director Weimer provided an update regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget.
8.2: Council Member/Mayor Comments:
Councilmember McFadon attended the Memorial Day Laying of the Wreath at Dennis Wallace Soccer Fields on May 27, 2024.
Councilmember Strain attended a public works appreciation lunch on May 23, 2024.
Mayar Carr attended the Memorial Day Laying of the Wreath at Dennis Wallace Soccer Fields, and Lakewood Cemetery, on May 27, 2024.
CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: NONE.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
STRAIN/CROOKER 5-0-0-0 motion passes to adjourn the May 28, 2024, special meeting at 6:48 PM, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN MCFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
APPROVED:
GEORGE CARR, Mayor
ATTEST:
ASHTON GOSE, City Clerk
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