City Council Minutes November 25, 2024
HUGHSON CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
City of Hughson
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hughson City Hall - 7018 Pine Street
Hughson, California
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024 - 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor George Carr
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor George Carr
Mayor Pro Tem Randy Crooker
Councilmember Alan McFadon
Councilmember Samuel Rush
Councilmember Julie Ann Strain
Staff Present: Dominique Romo, City Manager
Tom Terpstra, Deputy City Attorney
Ashton Gose, City Clerk
Jose Vasquez, Public Works Superintendent
Sarah Chavarin, Accounting Manager
Lloyd MacKinnon, Chief of Police
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR (No Action Taken):
Scott Yerzy and one other representative from United Pavement Maintenance (UPM) expressed concern about a building project delay.
Fidencio Jimenez with Jimenez Tires and Trucking expressed concern about a building project delay.
Elwyn Heinen with Advanced Design Group, Inc. expressed concern about a building project delay.
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Barbara Swier expressed concerns about debris and leaves in the streets and the Citywide Surface Improvements.
A representative with Roland Construction expressed concern about a building project delay.
2. PRESENTATIONS:
2.1: Recognition of Stephen Qualls - Retired Regional Affairs Manager for the League of California Cities.
Mayor Carr recognized Stephen Qualls and his years of service to the City and community.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
3.1: Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of November 12, 2024.
3.2: Approval of the Warrants.
3.3: Approval to Award and Install Tree Lighting along Hughson Avenue to Placido's Christmas Lights, for $16,180.00 and Approve the Purchase of six (6) new Street Light Poles for install along Hughson Avenue, for $27,438.00, for a total cost of $43,618.00.
Councilmember Rush pulled Item 3.3 from the Consent Calendar for special consideration.
CARR/MCFADON 5-0-0-0 motion passes to approve the Consent Calendar, excluding Item 3.3, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN MCFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
Councilmember Rush wanted to confirm the location of the installation of new street light poles.
Barbara Swier commented on the item.
STRAIN/RUSH 5-0-0-0 motion passes to approve Consent Calendar Item
3.3, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN MCFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE
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5. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS: NONE.
CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
COMMENTS:
8.1: Staff Reports and/or Comments:
City Manager Romo updated the Council on her attendance at the Chamber of Commerce meeting, the Arboretum Fall Festival, the Civic Center Project Community meeting, the Ministerial Association Leadership Breakfast, and the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency briefing. She then provided updates regarding the Christmas Parade, AB1600 Report, and the status of the recognition of the girls flag football team.
City Clerk Gose informed the City Council that the November 5, 2024, General Election would be certified by the Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voter on December 3, 2024.
Chief MacKinnon provided the latest statistical report for Hughson Police Services.
8.2: Council Member/Mayor Comments:
Councilmember McFadon updated the Council on his attendance at the Dennis Wallace Memorial Balloon Release.
Councilmember Rush requested the Hughson Youth Football teams be recognized at a future meeting.
Councilmember Strain updated the Council on her attendance at the Trunk, or Tent and Treat, the Hughson Arboretum Fall Festival, Coffee with the Superintendent, a Civic Center Project Community meeting, a Hughson Ministerial Association Leadership Breakfast, and the Dennis Wallace Memorial Balloon Release since the last meeting. She thanked staff for their continued hard work.
Mayor Pro Tem Crooker thanked Public Works staff and Police Services for their continued hard work.
Mayor Carr provided a reminder regarding the Hughson FFA Breakfast and the Christmas Parade on December 7, 2024. He also provided a reminder regarding Operation Santa which starts on December 8, 2024.
9. CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: NONE.
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10. ADJOURNMENT:
STRAIN/RUSH 5-0-0-0 motion passes to adjourn the November 25, 2024, meeting at 6:42PM, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN MCFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
APPROVED:
GEORGE CARR, Mayor
ATTEST:
cHelose
ASHTON GOSE, City Clerk
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