City Council Minutes December 9, 2024
HUGHSON CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
City of Hughson
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hughson City Hall - 7018 Pine Street
Hughson, California
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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
Carla Jauregui, Community Development Director
Kim Weimer, Director of Finance and Admin Services
Jose Vasquez, Public Works Superintendent
Sarah Chavarin, Accounting Manager
Lloyd MacKinnon. Chief of Police
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR (No Action Taken):
Miguel Donoso addressed the City Council regarding bilingual services, Executive Order 13166, and city and county redistricting. He provided a handout to the entire Council, which is attached to be kept on file as part of the official record of this meeting.
2. PRESENTATIONS:
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2.1: Proclaim January 9, 2025, as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
Mayor Carr proclaimed January 9, 2025, National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
3.1: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 25, 2024.
3.2: Approval of the 2025 City Council Meeting Calendar.
3.3: Approval of Annual Report of AB1600 Fees for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024, and Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-41, Finding There Remains a Reasonable Relationship Between Current Needs for the City's Development Impact Fees and the Purposes for Which They were Originally Charged.
3.4: Approval to Award the Downtown Lighting Installation Project to CLS Landscape and Concrete for a Total Cost of $87,900.00.
3.5: Approval to Award the Hughson Avenue Sidewalk Repair Project to MHK Construction in an Amount Not to Exceed $102,746.00.
Mayor Pro Tem Crooker pulled Item 3.4 and 3.5 from the Consent Calendar for special consideration.
STRAIN/RUSH 5-0-0-0 motion passes to approve the Consent Calendar, excluding Item 3.4 and 3.5, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN McFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
Mayor Pro Tem Crooker confirmed that the installation project would be completed to city standards. Director Jauregui announced an amendment to Item 3.4, adding a 10% contingency to the total cost for the project.
Mayor Carr opened public comment at 6:12pm. There was no public comment. Mayor Carr closed public comment at 6:12pm.
CARR/CROOKER 5-0-0-0 motion passes to approve Consent
Calendar Item 3.4 as amended, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN MCFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
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Mayor Pro Tem Crooker had questions about the difference in project cost for the lowest bid, and the total amount not to exceed being approved. Staff addressed his questions.
Mayor Carr opened public comment at 6:15pm. There was no public comment. Mayor Carr closed public comment at 6:15pm.
CARR/MCFADON 5-0-0-0 motion passes to approve Consent Calendar Item
3.5 as presented, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN McFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS:
6.1: Authorize the Mayor to Execute a Deferred Improvement and Utility Connection Agreement with Forever in Stone, Inclusive of Any Edits from the City Attorney, Authorizing the Deferral of Curb, Sidewalk, and Gutter Improvements and Authorizing the Utilization of a Private Well and Septic System at 3100 Santa Fe Avenue.
Director Jauregui presented the staff report on this item.
Mayor Carr opened public comment at 6:22pm.
Owner of Forever in Stone, JonLuke Toews commented on the item.
Mayor Carr closed public comment at 6:23pm.
MCFADON/CARR 5-0-0-0 motion passes to authorize the mayor to execute a Deferred Improvement and Utility Connection Agreement with Forever in Stone, inclusive of any final edits from the City Attorney, authorizing the deferral of curb, sidewalk, and gutter improvements and authorizing the utilization of a private well and septic system at 3100 Santa Fe Avenue, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN MCFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
6.2: Consider the Purchase of Real Property Located at 6712 Pine Street, Hughson California 95326.
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City Manager Romo presented the staff report on this item.
Mayor Carr opened public comment at 6:28pm. There was no public comment. Mayor Carr closed public comment at 6:28pm.
The Council agreed to discuss the item further in closed session.
7. CORRESPONDENCE:
7.1: Annual List of Accepted Donations.
No Action Taken.
8. ELECTION RESULTS:
8.1: Declaring the Results of the Consolidated General Municipal Election.
A: Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-42, Declaring the Results of the Consolidated General Municipal Election Held on November 5, 2024.
City Clerk Gose presented the staff report on this item.
Mayor Carr opened public comment at 6:30pm.
Miguel Donoso provided comment on the item.
Mayor Carr closed public comment at 6:31pm.
CARR/STRAIN 5-0-0-0 motion passes to adopt Resolution No. 2024-42, declaring the results of the Consolidated General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER RUSH STRAIN MCFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
B: Recognition of Hughson City Council Member Samuel Rush.
Mayor Carr recognized City Council Member Samuel Rush for his 2020-2024 term.
C: City Clerk to Administer the Oath of Office to Newly Elected Council Members Alan McFadon and Susana Vasquez.
City Clerk Gose administered the Oath of Office to Alan McFadon and Susana Vasquez. 4 City Council Minutes December 9, 2024
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D: Seating and Roll Call of New Hughson City Council:
Mayor George Carr
Councilmember Randy Crooker
Councilmember Julie Ann Strain
Councilmember Alan McFadon
Councilmember Susana Vasquez
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor George Carr
Mayor Pro Tem Randy Crooker
Councilmember Alan McFadon
Councilmember Julie Ann Strain
Councilmember Susana Vasquez
8.2: Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem of the Hughson City Council.
Mayor Carr nominated Councilmember Crooker as Mayor Pro Tem.
CARR/STRAIN 5-0-0-0 motion passes to appoint Randy Crooker as the Mayor Pro Tem of the Hughson City Council, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER VASQUEZ STRAIN McFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
COMMENTS:
9.1: Staff Reports and/or Comments:
City Manager Romo updated the Council that she attended an Opportunity Stanislaus Investors meeting, the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Festival and Parade on December 7, and the City/School 2+2 Committee meeting on December 9. She provided a reminder for the upcoming City/Fire 2+2 Committee meeting on December 10 and a League of California Cities Annual Christmas Dinner Meeting on December 12, 2024.
City Clerk Gose provided a reminder regarding upcoming Operation Santa/Light Up The Town and the trophy distribution on December 23, 2024.
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Director Weimer informed the City Council that she will be out of town at training and on vacation.
Director Jauregui provided an update on several public works and utilities projects.
9.2: Council Member/Mayor Comments:
Councilmember Vasquez updated Council on her participation in Operation Santa/Light Up The Town on December 8, 2024.
Councilmember McFadon updated Council on his attendance at the City/School 2+2 Committee meeting on December 9, 2024.
Councilmember Strain updated Council on her attendance at the Coffee with the Superintendent on December 3, the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Festival and Parade on December 7, and the City/School 2+2 Committee meeting on December 9, 2024. She thanked staff and Hughson Police Services for their continued hard work.
Mayor Pro Tem Crooker updated Council on his attendance at the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade on December 7, 2024. He thanked staff and Hughson Police Services for their continued hard work.
Mayor Carr announced that StaRTA was awarded 2024 Transit Agency of the Year. He then updated Council on his attendance at the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade on December 7 and Operation Santa/Light Up The Town on December 8, 2024.
10. CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:
10.1: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROEPRTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 6712 Pine St. Hughson, CA 95326-8071
Agency Negotiator: Dominique Romo
Negotiating Party: Arrieta Rogelio
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
The Council returned from Closed Session at 7:15pm. All Councilmembers were present for the duration of the session. No reportable action was taken.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
STRAIN/MCFADON 5-0-0-0 motion passes to adjourn the December 9, 2024, meeting at 7:16PM, with the following roll call vote:
CROOKER VASQUEZ STRAIN MCFADON CARR
AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
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APPROVED:
GEORGE CARR, Mayor
ATTEST:
ASHTON GOSE, City Clerk
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