City Council Agenda April 7, 2025
Any documents produced by the City and distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available at the City Clerk’s counter at City Hall located at 7018 Pine Street, Hughson, CA. 1 City of Hughson
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hughson City Hall – 7018 Pine Street Hughson, California MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2025 – 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor George Carr
ROLL CALL: Mayor George Carr
Councilmember Randy Crooker
Councilmember Julie Ann Strain
Councilmember Alan McFadon
Councilmember Susana Vasquez
1. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR (No Action Can Be Taken):
Please limit presentations to five minutes. If you wish to speak regarding an item on the agenda, you may be asked to defer your remarks until the Council addresses the matter. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(3), no action or discussion may be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except that the City Council, or its staff, may briefly respond to comments or questions from members of the public, provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, or direct staff to place the issue on a future agenda.
2. NEW BUSINESS:
2.1: Approve the request by the Hughson Chamber of Commerce to hold a public event and sell alcohol at the 2025 Hughson Fruit and Nut Festival event that will be held April 26-27, 2025.
3. ADJOURNMENT:
AGENDA
HUGHSON CITY COUNCIL
City Council Agenda April 7, 2025
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
Date: April 4, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM
Name: Sarah Chavarin Title: Accounting Manager
Meeting Date: April 7, 2025
Subject: Approval of the Request by the Hughson Chamber of Commerce to Hold a Public Event and Sell Alcohol at the 2025 Hughson Fruit and Nut Festival Event
Enclosures: Conditions of Approval
Event Applications (Street Closure and Event)
Presented By: Carla C. Jauregui, Community Development Director Recommendation:
Approve the request by the Hughson Chamber of Commerce to hold a public event and sell alcohol at the 2025 Hughson Fruit and Nut Festival that will be held April 26 - 27, 2025.
Background and Discussion:
Section 9.24.020 of the Municipal Code (Drinking and possession – Public areas) states that “It is unlawful for any person to drink any alcoholic beverage or to possess any can, bottle or other receptacle containing any alcoholic beverage which has been opened, or a seal broken, or the contents of which have been partially removed, on any public sidewalk, alley, street or highway, or in any city-owned park or other city-owned public places, unless the consumption of alcoholic beverages in such public place or places has been authorized by the city council or, in the case of city-owned parks, in accordance with HMC 12.24.150(C)(12). This section shall not be deemed to make punishable any such act or acts which are prohibited by the California Vehicle Code or by any other law of the state. (Ord. 21-03 § 1, 2021; Ord. 86-01 § 1, 1986)”
The Hughson Chamber of Commerce has requested that the City Council authorize a public event on City property and the sale and serving of alcohol at the upcoming Hughson Fruit and Nut Festival scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. The hours have been updated since last year, giving one extra hour to Saturday and shortening the Sunday hours by one hour.
The Hughson Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will continue to host the Beer Garden during the event. They provide the sale of cider and beer options for festival goers in a controlled enclosed area adjacent to the entertainment main stage. The Chamber CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 2.1
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2 works with the City of Hughson and Hughson Police Services to ensure adequate private security and safety measures are in place to provide a secure environment. The Chamber decorates the “Beer Garden” in a fenced area with tables, chairs, umbrellas, wine barrels and table-top arrangements and secures the appropriate daily licenses for the Fruit and Nut Festival weekend through the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
Following approval by the City Council of this request, the Chamber will apply to the State of California for the appropriate licenses for the specified weekend. Per the ABC application requirements, the required form must be received within ten (10) days of the event but should not be submitted more than thirty (30) days in advance to the local office (Stockton).
City staff recommend approving the event subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the City of Hughson associated with the approval of this item.
Net proceeds are utilized by the Hughson Chamber of Commerce to continue providing the annual Hughson Fruit and Nut Festival for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. 3 Conditions of Approval
2025 Hughson Fruit and Nut Festival
1) The Applicant shall comply all Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) application requirements. The required form must be received within ten (10) days of the event but should not be submitted more than thirty (30) days in advance to the local office.
2) The applicant shall work with the City of Hughson and Hughson Police Services to implement the application site plan as included in the staff report. 3) An approved copy of the site plan shall be submitted to Hughson Consolidated Fire Department no later than 10 days before the first day of the event.
4) The applicant shall ensure that all equipment and trash is removed from Hughson Avenue and the alley when the event ends and placed in the appropriate City trash receptacles.
5) This year, the City is loaning chairs (200) and tables (26) from the Community Center for use at the Fruit & Nut Festival. The tables/chairs must be picked up, set up and taken down by the Chamber staff and thoroughly cleaned before returned. Any broken or damaged chairs will be to be repaired and/or replaced by the Chamber of Commerce.
City of Hughson
7018 Pine Street/Pa Box 9
Hughson Ca. 95326
209-883-4054
STREET CLOSURE PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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1. Please complete Items 1-3 on page 2 of this packet, sign, and date the form.
2. Have Page 3 of the Street Closure Permit Application signed by all residents affected on the block of the street closure.
3. Return Pages 2 and 3 of the completed packet to City Hall, 7018 Pine Street. The fully completed application and fee ($207.00) must be submitted 15 days prior to your event/activity to allow for further processing. You are required to submit proof of Special Event Insurance, naming the City of Hughson as "Additional Insured"in the amount of $1,000,000. "If your event/activity requires a Special Event Application, both fully completed applications and fee ($207.00) must be submitted prior to your event/activity.
4. A staff member will contact you regarding questions related to your event.
5. The Public Works Department will review your request and provide you with a traffic control plan specific to your event.
6. The applicant will be responsible for acquiring, installing, and maintaining the signs, barricades and traffic control devices specified in the traffic control plan. Vendors familiar with providing the items needed for a street closure are:
Safe T Lite
1051 N Emerald Ave
Modesto * Ph. 522-8913
United Rentals
1419 S. 7th Street
Modesto * Ph.57l-5000
The vendor names are provided for your convenience. The City of Hughson does not endorse or promote the use of these vendors. You may use any vendor who can supply the items as specified in the current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. www.dot.ca.qov/hq/traffops/siqntech/mutcdsupp
7. The Street Closure Permit Application will be routed to the Police and Fire Departments for Comments and Approval. Once comments are received from the Police and Fire Department, you will be notified of any problems or will receive an approved permit from the Public Works Department.
8. Please review the attached Applicant's Checklist for completion. Should you have any questions regarding the application procedure, please contact the City of Hughson at 209-883-4054.
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7018 Pine Street/Pa Box 9
Hughson Ca. 95326
209-883-4054
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Fire Department Comments:
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