Agenda packet — Hughson City Council, April 27, 2026

City Council Agenda April 27, 2026
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City of Hughson

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hughson City Hall – 7018 Pine Street Hughson, California MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026 - 6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor George Carr
ROLL CALL: Mayor George Carr
Mayor Pro Tem Randy Crooker
Councilmember Julie Ann Strain
Councilmember Alan McFadon
Councilmember Susana Vasquez
AGENDA

HUGHSON CITY COUNCIL
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FLAG SALUTE: Mayor George Carr
INVOCATION: Hughson Ministerial Association

1. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR (No Action Can Be Taken):

Please limit presentations to three 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. PRESENTATIONS:

2.1: Turlock Mosquito Abatement District Update from Board of Trustee Vice President and Hughson Representative Michael Mitchell.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR:

All items listed on the Consent Calendar are to be acted upon by a single action of the City Council unless otherwise requested by an audience member, or individual Councilmember, for special consideration. Otherwise, the recommendation of staff will be accepted and acted upon by roll call vote.

3.1: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 13, 2026.

3.2: Approve the Warrants.

3.3: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-08, accepting the Hughson Avenue Sidewalk Repair Project as complete and Authorizing the City Manager to file a Notice of Completion with the Stanislas County Clerk-Recorder.

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

4.1: Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-01, Amending Municipal Code Section 10.40.020 Relating to Exceptions to Speed Limits.

5. PUBLIC HEARING: None.

6. NEW BUSINESS:

6.1: Discuss the Draft Code of Conduct for Elected Officials and Provide Direction to Staff on Potential Modifications and Additional Updates.

7. CORRESPONDENCE: None.

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8. COMMENTS:

A brief report on notable attendance at a meeting, or conference, or other notable topics of City business shall be made. The Brown Act does not allow for discussion or action of items by the City Council during this time.

8.1: Staff Reports and Comments:

City Manager
Director of Finance
Community Development Director
Police Services
City Attorney

8.2: Council Comments:

9. CLOSED SESSION:

9.1: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Souza, et al. v. CalPERS; OAH Case No. 2025040541; Agency Case No. 2024-0999

9.2: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One (1) potential case

10. ADJOURNMENT:

The next City Council meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2026, at 6:00 pm.

In accordance with California Government Code Section 54957.5, any writing or document that is a public record, relates to an open session agenda item, and is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a regular meeting will be made available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk at Hughson City Hall during normal business hours. If, however, the document or writing is not distributed until the regular meeting to which it relates, then the document or writing will be made available to the public at the location of the meeting, as listed on the agenda.

Notice Regarding Non-English Speakers
Pursuant to California Constitution Article III, Section IV, establishing English as the official language for the State of California, and in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedures Section 185, which requires proceedings before any State Court

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
Date: April 24, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM
Name: Dominique Romo Title: City Manager

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to be in English, notice is hereby given that all proceedings before the City of Hughson City Council shall be in English and anyone wishing to address the Council is required to have a translator present who will take an oath to make an accurate translation from any language not English into the English language.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

April 25-26 • Hughson Fruit and Nut Festival – Downtown Hughson May 9 • 39th Annual Chicken BBQ, Hughson Fire Station 4PM-7PM- $20 per Ticket May 11 • City Council Meeting, City Council Chambers, 6:00PM May 12 • Parks, Recreation & Entertainment Commission, Council Chambers, 6:00PM May 16 • Household Hazardous Waste & Shredding Event, City Hall Parking Lot, 8AM12PM or Until Full May 19 • Planning Commission Meeting, City Council Chambers, 6:00PM May 26 • City Council Special Meeting (Tuesday), City Council Chambers, 6:00PM

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1
SECTION 3: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: April 27, 2026
Subject: Approval of the City Council Minutes
Presented By: Dominique Romo, City Manager
Approved By:
____________________________
City Manager
______________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 13, 2026.

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City Council Minutes April 13, 2026
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City of Hughson

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hughson City Hall – 7018 Pine Street Hughson, California MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026 - 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

Absent: Councilmember Susana Vasquez (Excused)
Staff Present: Dominique Romo, City Manager
Andy Pinasco, City Attorney
Kim Weimer, Director of Finance and Admin Services
Carla Jauregui, Community Development Director
Deputy Sanjay Prasad, Hughson Police Services
Nick Stephens, City Engineer, MCR
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor George Carr
INVOCATION: Hughson Ministerial Association

1. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR (No Action Can Be Taken):

Kiana Garcia, Board Field Representative for District 2 Supervisor Vito Chiesa’s office, introduced herself to the Council as Supervisor Chiesa’s new staff.

HUGHSON CITY COUNCIL

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2.1: Proclaim April 19-25, 2026, as Administrative Professionals Week in the City of Hughson.

Mayor Carr introduced and read the Proclamation. It was then presented it to Danielle Perez, Accounting Technician II, who received it on behalf of Hughson’s recognized Administrative Professionals.

2.2: StanCOG Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS).

Chris and Aidan with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. presented this item to the City Council and answered any questions they had on the information.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR:

3.1: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 23, 2026, and the Special Meeting of March 30, 2026.

3.2: Approve the Warrants.

MCFADON/CROOKER 4-1 (VASQUEZ - Absent) motion passes to approve the Consent Calendar Item as Presented.

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

4.1: Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-01, Amending Municipal Code Section 10.40.020 Relating to Exceptions to Speed Limits.

Director Jauregui presented the staff report on this item. Council deliberated and discussed their concerns, as this item was previously presented to Council in April 2025 and Council took no action at that time due to various concerns. Staff followed up on those concerns and brought the item back for reconsideration.

Council expressed continued concern regarding the segment of Tully Road between Whitmore Avenue and Fox Road and provided directions to staff to remove the Tully Road segment between Whitmore Avenue and Fox Road from the proposed speed survey recommendations.

Council also directed staff to remove the Euclid Avenue segment between Whitmore Avenue and Fox Road from the proposed speed survey recommendations.

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3 No action was taken on this item and staff will bring the item back to Council for further review next meeting.

4.2: Authorize Staff to Submit a Non‑Binding Letter of Intent to Consider a Water Consolidation Project with Riverview Mobile Home Estates and to Submit a Request for Technical Assistance to the State Division of Drinking Water.

City Manager Romo presented the background and staff report on this item.

District 2 Supervisor Vito Chiesa spoke to the Council on this item during public comment, explaining the State may provide more financial incentives to the City if the City is cooperative in moving the project forward.

CARR/CROOKER 4-1 (VASQUEZ - Absent) motion passes to Authorize Staff to Submit a Non‑Binding Letter of Intent to Consider a Water Consolidation Project with Riverview Mobile Home Estates and to Submit a Request for Technical Assistance to the State Division of Drinking Water.

5. PUBLIC HEARING: None.

6. NEW BUSINESS: None.

7. CORRESPONDENCE: None.

8. COMMENTS:

8.1: Staff Reports and Comments:

City Manager Romo updated Council on her attendance at the SASA, City/Fire 2+2, and StanCOG meetings. She also reminded Council about Administrative Professionals Week, the State of the City Address for Modesto, and then congratulated Adrian Luna on his recent in-house promotion to Senior Water Distribution/Treatment System Operator.

8.2: Council Comments:

Councilmember Strain updated Council on her attendance at the HHS plant sale, the Taste of Hughson Event, and Ag Day at HES.

Mayor Carr updated Council on his attendance at the Odd Fellows Annual Easter Egg Hunt. He then reminded Council of the upcoming Fruit and Nut Festival, Fire Station’s Annual Chicken BBQ, the City’s Annual Hazardous Household Waste and Shredding Event. He then read a prepared statement

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4 regarding the allegations of his conduct from Councilmember Vasquez and the resulting investigations and findings.

9. CLOSED SESSION: None.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

STRAIN/MCFADON 4-1 (VASQUEZ - Absent) motion passes to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 PM.

APPROVED:
_____________________
GEORGE CARR, Mayor

ATTEST:
______________________________
DOMINIQUE ROMO, City Manager

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Meeting Date: April 27, 2026
Subject: Approval of Warrants Register
Presented By: Kim Weimer, Director of Finance
Approved By: ____________________________
Dominique Romo, City Manager
Recommended Council Action:

Approve the Warrants Register as presented.

Background and Overview:

The warrants register presented to the City Council is a listing of all expenditures paid from April 8, 2026, through April 23, 2026.

Fiscal Impact:

There are reductions in various funds for payment of expenses.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.2
SECTION 3: CONSENT CALENDAR

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Check Report
Hughson By Check Number
Date Range: 04/08/2026 - 04/23/2026
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Bank Code: Payable Bank-Payable Bank
01115 THE HOME DEPOT CRC 04/09/2026 Regular 0.00 713.11 60726 2284979 Invoice 03/05/2026 PW home depot Blanket 0.00 150.64 2284981 Invoice 03/05/2026 PW home depot Blanket 0.00 562.47 00032 AFLAC 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 285.20 60727
535171 Invoice 04/10/2026 AFLAC 0.00 285.20
02128 Alejandro Cervantes 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 500.00 60728 INV0015644 Invoice 04/10/2026 Refund encroachment deposit ENCR25-12… 0.00 500.00 01603 Amazon Capital Services, Inc. 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 415.18 60729 119F-7RHW-RJN7 Invoice 02/27/2026 drawer slides (lalos office) 0.00 68.86 1FYT-HXVH-T1P3 Invoice 02/23/2026 shop tools and at tires 0.00 346.32 00094 AT&T MOBILITY 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 927.07 60730 04102026 Invoice 04/10/2026 PHONES 0.00 927.07
01260 CARLA JAUREGUI 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 52.54 60731 INV0015643 Invoice 04/10/2026 EDC Dinner 0.00 52.54
00258 CENTRAL SANITARY SUPPLY 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 1,762.77 60732 11373529 Invoice 03/04/2026 sanitary supplies 0.00 1,762.77 00284 CHARTER COMMUNICATION 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 163.77 60733 040126 Invoice 04/01/2026 IP ADDRESS- PINE ST 0.00 163.77 00310 CLARK'S PEST CONTROL 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 241.00 60734 39507565 Invoice 04/08/2026 PEST CONTROL 0.00 149.00
39507686 Invoice 04/08/2026 PEST CONTROL 0.00 92.00
01969 Dominique Romo 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 690.34 60735 INV0015645 Invoice 04/10/2026 Office Chairs for HPS 0.00 690.34 00462 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 1,082.62 60736 29336815 Invoice 03/09/2026 Ewing Blanket PO 0.00 1,082.62 00498 FRANTZ WHOLESALE NURSERY 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 2,849.41 60737 648627 Invoice 03/11/2026 trees and supplies 0.00 2,849.41 00527 GIBBS MAINTENANCE CO 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 1,315.00 60738 18438 Invoice 03/31/2026 JANITOR SERVICES- March 0.00 1,315.00 00594 HINDERLITER, dELLAMAS & 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 750.00 60739 SIN061345 Invoice 03/28/2026 Contact Services - Sales Tax Jan - Mar 2026 0.00 750.00 00614 HUGHSON FARM SUPPLY 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 1,199.06 60740 H553282 Invoice 03/02/2026 Hughson farm supply Blanket po Utilities 0.00 43.55 H553289 Invoice 03/02/2026 Hughson farm supply Blanket po Utilities 0.00 78.53 H553448 Invoice 03/03/2026 Hughson farm supply Blanket po Utilities 0.00 26.06 H553493 Invoice 03/03/2026 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 21.54 H553494 Invoice 03/03/2026 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 5.39 H553585 Invoice 03/04/2026 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 30.02 H553596 Invoice 03/04/2026 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 24.36 H553690 Invoice 03/05/2026 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 31.67 H553901 Invoice 03/06/2026 Hughson farm supply Blanket po Utilities 0.00 48.12 H553937 Invoice 03/06/2026 Hughson farm supply Blanket po Utilities 0.00 8.02 H554295 Invoice 03/10/2026 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 31.41

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Check Report Date Range: 04/08/2026 - 04/23/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount H554413 Invoice 03/11/2026 Hughson farm supply Blanket po Utilities 0.00 100.69 H554560 Invoice 03/12/2026 Hughson farm supply Blanket po Utilities 0.00 18.88 H555009 Invoice 03/16/2026 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 4.27 H555031 Invoice 03/16/2026 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 83.04 H555035 Invoice 03/16/2026 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 53.01 H555115 Invoice 03/17/2026 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 2.69 H555147 Invoice 03/17/2026 Hughson farm supply Blanket po Utilities 0.00 14.23 H555278 Invoice 03/18/2026 Hughson farm supply Blanket po Utilities 0.00 8.61 H555401 Invoice 03/19/2026 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 10.39 H555543 Invoice 03/20/2026 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 114.43 H555996 Invoice 03/24/2026 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 56.06 H556046 Invoice 03/24/2026 Hughson farm supply Blanket po Utilities 0.00 20.35 H556186 Invoice 03/25/2026 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 71.36 H556222 Invoice 03/25/2026 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 95.32 H556464 Invoice 03/27/2026 Hughson farm supply Blanket po Utilities 0.00 146.81 H556668 Invoice 03/30/2026 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 31.28 H556669 Invoice 03/30/2026 Hughson farm supply Blanket po Utilities 0.00 9.70 H556691 Invoice 03/30/2026 hughson Farm Blanket PW 0.00 9.27 00627 HUGHSON NAPA AUTO & TRUCK 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 311.69 60741 423088 Invoice 03/02/2026 Napa Blanket PO PW 0.00 7.54
423184 Invoice 03/03/2026 Napa Blanket PO PW 0.00 3.23
423251 Invoice 03/04/2026 Napa Blanket PO PW 0.00 21.27 423292 Invoice 03/05/2026 Napa Blanket PO PW 0.00 21.00 423499 Invoice 03/09/2026 Napa Blanket PO PW 0.00 165.89 423944 Invoice 03/16/2026 Napa Blanket PO Utilities 0.00 11.86 424103 Invoice 03/18/2026 Napa Blanket PO PW 0.00 20.49 424109 Invoice 03/18/2026 Napa Blanket PO PW 0.00 12.18 424147 Invoice 03/19/2026 Napa Blanket PO PW 0.00 18.62 424465 Invoice 03/25/2026 Napa Blanket PO PW 0.00 15.06 424712 Invoice 03/30/2026 Napa Blanket PO PW 0.00 14.55 00837 NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 4,815.34 60742 337151 Invoice 04/07/2026 northstar Blanket PO 0.00 4,815.34 00855 OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 544.00 60743 4/2026-1 Invoice 04/10/2026 LOCAL UNION DUES #3 0.00 544.00 02097 REV Capital 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 1,959.20 60744 293 Invoice 04/07/2026 Extra Help - PW 0.00 1,959.20
01638 U.S. Bank National Association 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 357.52 60745 578758484 Invoice 04/10/2026 Printers 0.00 357.52
02078 UniFirst Corporation 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 266.09 60746 2360234166 Invoice 03/16/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 74.07 2360234169 Invoice 03/16/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 46.64 2360235779 Invoice 03/23/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 20.11 2360235788 Invoice 03/23/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 78.63 2360235793 Invoice 03/23/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 46.64 01176 USA BLUE BOOK 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 1,537.54 60747 INV00984655 Invoice 03/09/2026 USA Bluebook Water Blanket PO 0.00 1,330.25 INV00984655. Invoice 03/09/2026 USA Bluebook WW Blanket 0.00 207.29 01264 VERIZON WIRELESS 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 76.02 60748 6139414434 Invoice 04/10/2026 TABLETS FOR SCADA 0.00 76.02 01192 VISION SERVICE PLAN 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 924.53 60749 824870400 Invoice 04/01/2026 MEDICAL INSURANCE WITHHELD- APRIL 0.00 616.31 INV0015633 Invoice 04/08/2026 Vision Insurance 0.00 308.22 01192 VISION SERVICE PLAN 04/13/2026 Regular 0.00 -924.53 60749

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Check Report Date Range: 04/08/2026 - 04/23/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 01192 VISION SERVICE PLAN 04/14/2026 Regular 0.00 616.31 60750 824870400 Invoice 04/01/2026 MEDICAL INSURANCE WITHHELD- APRIL 0.00 616.31 01420 CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 04/15/2026 Regular 0.00 40.12 60751 INV0015628 Invoice 04/08/2026 INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPP… 0.00 40.12 01603 Amazon Capital Services, Inc. 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 876.47 60752 1VQM-D6PD-M6… Credit Memo 04/13/2026 OSHA regulations 2026 0.00 -49.68 1WVR-GFLX-R6LR Invoice 02/09/2026 OSHA regulations 2026 0.00 49.68 1YWT-4VHK-QRJ1 Invoice 03/02/2026 vacuum/water filters 0.00 876.47 00109 BADGER METER, INC 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 5,556.95 60753 80226650 Invoice 02/26/2026 badger meter Blanket PO 0.00 2,777.11 80229864 Invoice 03/30/2026 badger meter Blanket PO 0.00 2,779.84 00123 BAY ALARM CO 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 289.50 60754 22869938 Invoice 04/01/2026 bay alarm Blanket PO 0.00 289.50 00288 CHOICE LIGHTING SUPPLY 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 2,180.49 60755 362735 Invoice 03/25/2026 choice lighting supplies 0.00 870.15 362735. Invoice 03/25/2026 street lights Blanket 0.00 1,310.34 01280 CHRISTINE AGUIAR 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 100.00 60756 INV0015702 Invoice 04/15/2026 Damage Deposit - Aguiar 0.00 100.00 00305 CITY OF HUGHSON 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 3,973.51 60757 INV0015706 Invoice 04/15/2026 LLDS & STARN PARK 0.00 3,973.51 00310 CLARK'S PEST CONTROL 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 219.00 60758 39508180 Invoice 04/08/2026 WWTP pest control Blanket PO 0.00 219.00 00332 CONDOR EARTH TECHNOLOGIES 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 1,374.61 60759 93317 Invoice 03/15/2026 monitoring and reporting 0.00 1,374.61 00464 EZ NETWORK SYSTEMS, INC. 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 8,993.42 60760 48188 Invoice 04/14/2026 IT SERVICES- April 0.00 703.11 48238 Invoice 04/14/2026 IT SERVICES- February 0.00 1,787.53 TS48308 Invoice 04/15/2026 IT SERVICES- April 0.00 6,502.78 00474 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES,INC 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 1,032.33 60761 0058716 Invoice 04/02/2026 Ferguson Water Blanket PO 0.00 507.02 0059299 Invoice 04/09/2026 Ferguson Water Blanket PO 0.00 525.31 00475 FGL ENVIRONMENTAL 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 2,599.00 60762 630153B Credit Memo 01/28/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 -72.00 630153C Invoice 01/28/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 71.00 631602A Invoice 02/27/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 249.00 631915A Invoice 02/25/2026 WW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 145.00 632204A Invoice 03/12/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 113.00 632913A Invoice 03/12/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 106.00 632914A Invoice 03/12/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 144.00 632916A Invoice 03/12/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 144.00 633236A Invoice 03/25/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 114.00 633237A Invoice 03/26/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 114.00 633239A Invoice 03/26/2026 WW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 239.00 633618A Invoice 03/31/2026 WW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 145.00 633621A Invoice 03/31/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 114.00 633622A Invoice 03/25/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 106.00 633623A Invoice 03/31/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 114.00 633758A Invoice 03/27/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 76.00 633801A Invoice 03/27/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 78.00 633879A Invoice 04/01/2026 WW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 145.00 633880A Invoice 04/03/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 114.00 633882A Invoice 03/31/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 106.00

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Check Report Date Range: 04/08/2026 - 04/23/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 633928A Invoice 03/30/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 78.00 634024A Invoice 04/01/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 78.00 634137A Invoice 04/06/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 78.00 02131 Francisco Casillas 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 100.00 60763 INV0015704 Invoice 04/15/2026 Damage Deposit - Casillas 0.00 100.00 02129 Iban Sosa 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 500.00 60764
INV0015699 Invoice 04/15/2026 Damage Deposit - Sosa 0.00 500.00 00638 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL CO 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 652.53 60765 PI-090659 Invoice 03/16/2026 Generator Blanket PO 0.00 652.53 02132 Isabelle Estrada - Ramirez 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 100.00 60766 INV0015705 Invoice 04/15/2026 Damage Deposit - Estrada-Ramirez 0.00 100.00 00682 KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 7,488.33 60767 691534663453 Invoice 05/01/2026 MEDICAL SERVICES- May 0.00 7,488.33 01867 KIM WEIMER 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 162.00 60768
INV0015701 Invoice 04/15/2026 WebEx Recording Meetings Annual Fee 0.00 162.00 00755 MCR ENGINEERING, INC 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 9,542.46 60769 22203 Invoice 03/30/2026 services performed through 2/28/26 0.00 9,542.46 00776 MO-CAL OFFICE EQUIPMENT 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 152.67 60770 AR1404685 Invoice 04/12/2026 Copies 0.00 152.67
02130 Monica Canela 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 100.00 60771 INV0015703 Invoice 04/06/2026 Damage Deposit- Canela 0.00 100.00 00837 NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 503.31 60772 337722 Invoice 04/09/2026 northstar Blanket PO 0.00 503.31 00901 PREFERRED ALLIANCE, INC. 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 146.63 60773 0210634-IN Invoice 03/31/2026 OFF-SITE PARTICIPANT 0.00 146.63 02097 REV Capital 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 1,959.20 60774 307 Invoice 04/15/2026 Extra Help - PW 4.11.2026 0.00 1,959.20 01093 SYNAGRO WEST, LLC 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 7,614.61 60775 67212 Invoice 04/06/2026 Synagro Blanket PO 0.00 7,614.61 02078 UniFirst Corporation 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 330.36 60776 2360234163 Invoice 03/16/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 20.11 2360237069 Invoice 03/30/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 152.58 2360237500 Invoice 03/30/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 20.11 2360237508 Invoice 03/30/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 90.92 2360237510 Invoice 03/30/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 46.64 00546 GRANITE TELECOMMUNICATION 04/17/2026 Regular 0.00 794.54 60777 737746196 Invoice 03/01/2026 PHONES 0.00 400.56
741145955 Invoice 04/01/2026 PHONES 0.00 393.98
01066 STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD 04/20/2026 Regular 0.00 591,136.15 60778 INV0015748 Invoice 04/20/2026 Contract # 08838 Project # 5139-110 0.00 591,136.15 02133 The Tri-Tipery 04/21/2026 Regular 0.00 641.11 60779

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Check Report Date Range: 04/08/2026 - 04/23/2026
4/23/2026 11:48:45 AM Page 5 of 6
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0015749 Invoice 04/20/2026 Admin Professional Day Luncheon 0.00 641.11 Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Discount
Payment
Payment Type Count
Bank Code Payable Bank Summary
Bank Drafts
EFT's
54 0
1 0
0 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
55 0.00
Payment
673,514.61

0.00 -924.53

0.00 0.00
672,590.08
Payable
Count
135
0 0
0 0
135

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Check Report Date Range: 04/08/2026 - 04/23/2026
4/23/2026 11:48:45 AM Page 6 of 6
All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payment Type Discount
Payment
Count Payment
Payable
Count
Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Bank Drafts
EFT's
54 0
1 0
0 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
55 0.00
673,514.61

0.00 -924.53

0.00 0.00
672,590.08
135
0 0
0 0
135
Fund Name Period Amount
Fund Summary
999 POOLED CASH/CONSOLIDATED CASH 4/2026 672,590.08
672,590.08

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Meeting Date: April 27, 2026
Subject: Hughson Avenue Sidewalk Repair Project Acceptance and Notice of Completion
Enclosures: Notice of Completion
Presented By: Carla C. Jauregui, Community Development Director Approved By: ___________________________
City Manager
Staff Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-08, accepting the Hughson Avenue Sidewalk Repair Project as complete and authorizing the City Manager to file a Notice of Completion with the Stanislas County Clerk-Recorder.

Background and Discussion:

On December 9, 2024, the Hughson City Council approved the award of the Hughson Avenue Sidewalk Repair Project to MHK Construction in an amount not to exceed $102,746.00, funded through the City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation for downtown infrastructure improvements.

The project scope included removal and replacement of deteriorated sidewalk sections, accessibility improvements to meet ADA compliance standards, and associated concrete work intended to improve pedestrian safety and enhance downtown walkability.

The project supports the City’s ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown corridor in alignment with the Hughson Downtown Design Guidelines, which emphasize a safe, accessible, and inviting pedestrian environment. These improvements contribute to economic development goals by increasing foot traffic, supporting local businesses, and enhancing overall community usability of the downtown area.

Construction has been completed in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements. Staff has inspected the work and confirmed that the project has been satisfactorily completed.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.3
SECTION 3: CONSENT CALENDAR

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Fiscal Impact:

This project was funded through ARPA funds as identified in Resolution No. 2024-40, “Exhibit A, ARPA Projects Listing,” approved by the City Council on October 28, 2024. The final construction cost of $95,342.14 is within the authorized project allocation of $102,746.00. Upon acceptance of the Notice of Completion, retention will be released per contract terms and California Public Contract Code requirements.

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CITY OF HUGHSON

CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGHSON ACCEPTING THE HUGHSON

AVENUE SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE A NOTICE

OF COMPLETION
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2024, the City Council adopted approval to award the Hughson Avenue Sidewalk Repair Project to MHK Construction in an amount not to exceed $102,746.00; and
WHEREAS, the Hughson Avenue Sidewalk Repair Project included removal and replacement of deteriorated sidewalk sections, installation of accessible improvements to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, and associated concrete work within the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the project was funded through the City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation as identified in Resolution No. 2024-40, “Exhibit A, ARPA Projects Listing,” approved by the City Council on October 28, 2024; and
WHEREAS, construction commenced following issuance of the Notice to Proceed; and WHEREAS, all construction work required under the contract has now been completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, punch list items have been addressed to the satisfaction of City staff, and all contractual obligations have been fulfilled; and WHEREAS, the final construction cost of the project is $95,342.14, which is within the authorized project budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hughson does hereby:

1. Accept the Hughson Avenue Sidewalk Repair Project as complete; and

2. Authorize the City Manager to file a Notice of Completion with the Stanislaus County ClerkRecorder.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Hughson at its regular meeting held on this 27th day of April _, 2026, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTENTIONS:

ABSENT:

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APPROVED:

_____________________
GEORGE CARR, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
DOMINIQUE ROMO, City Manager

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RECORDED AT THE REQUEST OF:
_____CITY OF HUGHSON_____________ _______
WHEN RECORDED, MAIL TO:

NAME: _Carla C. Jauregui, Community Development Director ADDRESS: _7018 Pine Street/P.O. Box 9__________
TOWN & STATE: _Hughson, CA _______ _ ___ Public Entity, Filing Fee Waived ZIP CODE: ___95326_________________________ Government Code §§ 6103, 27383 ________________________________________________________________________________

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
________________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

1. The undersigned is the agent of the owner of the Project described below.

2. Owner’s full name is City of Hughson (“City”)

3. City’s address is 7018 Pine Street, Hughson Ca 95326

4. The nature of the City’s interest in the Project is: Fee Ownership

5. Construction work on the Project performed on City’s behalf is generally described as follows:

Hughson Avenue Sidewalk Repair Project

6. The name of the Contractor for the Project is: United Pavement Maintenance, Inc.

7. The Project was accepted as complete on: April 27, 2026

8. The Project is located at: Hughson Avenue between 7th Street and Santa Fe Verification: In signing this document, I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I have read this notice, and I know and understand the contents of this notice, and that the facts stated in this notice are true and correct. ________________________ ___________________________
Date and Place Signature
___________________________
Name and Title
ATTEST:

___________________________
Dominique Romo, City Manager

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Meeting Date: April 27, 2026
Subject: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Section 10.40.020 Relating to Exceptions to Speed Limits
Enclosure: 2023 Engineering and Traffic Survey & Documents Presented By: Carla C. Jauregui, Community Development Director Approved By: ____________________________
City Manager
Recommendation:

Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-01, Amending Municipal Code Section 10.40.020 Relating to Exceptions to Speed Limits.

Background and Overview:

A Draft Engineering and Traffic Survey (hereinafter Speed Survey) was started in 2015 and brought before the Hughson City Council in November 2016. The primary purpose of the 2016 Speed Survey was to justify the use of radar for speed limit enforcement as enforcement helps ensure streets are safe for all users. For radar speeding tickets to be valid in traffic court, the California Vehicle Code requires busier, or “non-local” roads as defined by the California Road System undergo a Speed Survey every 5 years (CVC Section 40802(a)(2)).

For Hughson, these non-local roads are Santa Fe and Whitmore Avenues and Hatch, Whitmore, Tully, and Euclid Roads. The 2016 Speed Survey analyzed these streets and justified modifying the speed limits. The remaining streets in Hughson are categorized as local streets under the California Road System and have a default or “prima facie” speed limit of 25-mph per the CVC (Section 22352(b)(1)). Many streets in Hughson, including residential streets, fall into this category. Local streets are not subject to the 5-year speed survey requirement (Section 40802(b)(1)) and so are not studied as a part of the Speed Survey.

Reducing or increasing speed limits on any city street (i.e., local and non-local) can occur if justified by a speed survey and established by ordinance (CVC Section 22357). Once a speed CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.1
SECTION 4.1: UNFINISHED BUSINESS

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limit is changed, it must be justified every 5 years through a radar speed survey. The speed limits have not been changed on any Hughson streets since enacting the initial improvements as recommended by the 2016 Speed Survey. These revised speed limits are codified in the Hughson Municipal Code. A caveat in California Code permits the recertification/restamping of an existing approved Speed Survey when the jurisdiction’s law enforcement is up to date on the training required to operate a speed gun and cite drivers for exceeding the posted mph. As such, City staff recommended that the 2016 updated Speed Survey be extended since all Hughson Police Services officers had the required training necessary to allow for such an extension.

Discussion:

A new Speed Survey was conducted in 2023 to reassess the speed limits based on updated traffic data and conditions; however, due to unforeseen circumstances, the study was not finalized until 2024. The survey was reviewed and certified by licensed Traffic Engineer Mike Becker of MPB Design.

This item was previously presented to the City Council at the April 28, 2025, meeting. At that time, Council directed staff to revisit the recommended speed limit for Tully Road between Fox Road and Hatch Road. Council expressed concern that this segment is located within a residential zone and indicated that the speed limit should be reevaluated to determine whether a 25-mph speed limit would be more appropriate in connection with the surrounding residential designation.

In response to Council’s direction, staff worked with the City’s Traffic Engineer to further analyze this roadway segment. Based on the updated evaluation and consideration of the residential land use designation, the revised survey concludes that a 25-mph speed limit is warranted for Tully Road between Fox Road and Hatch Road. This recommendation is consistent with the residential character of the area and supports neighborhood traffic safety.

At the April 13, 2026, meeting, Council reviewed the broader context of Tully Road and expressed continued concern regarding the segment between Whitmore Avenue and Fox Road. Council provided directions to staff to remove the Tully Road segment between Whitmore Avenue and Fox Road from the proposed speed survey recommendations.

Council indicated they did not agree that a 35-mph speed limit is appropriate or safe for this portion of roadway, citing its mixed-use nature with both residential and industrial activity, increased pedestrian presence, and overall safety considerations.

Council also discussed Euclid Avenue, noting that the west side of the roadway consists of residential properties within the City limits, while the east side is primarily orchards, expressing concern that increasing the posted speed limit on Euclid Avenue could further encourage speeding behavior. Currently, the posted speed limit is 25 mph; however, traffic data indicates that average travel speeds regularly exceed this limit by 15 mph or more.

Based on these conditions, Council emphasized that raising the speed limit would likely exacerbate existing speeding issues and reduce overall roadway safety. Council provided directions to staff to also remove the Euclid Avenue segment between Whitmore Avenue

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and Fox Road from the proposed speed survey recommendations. Council’s direction reflects a preference for maintaining lower speed limits in areas where existing conditions already demonstrate challenges with speed compliance and where residential adjacency warrants a more cautious approach.

The table below summarizes the roadway segments for which speed limit changes are recommended based upon the updated data, and Council direction. These consist of a 5 mph higher speed limit at four locations and maintaining a 25-mph speed limit for the residential segment of Tully Road between Fox Road and Hatch Road. In addition, a segment of Euclid Avenue is recommended to be posted at 45 mph if the roadway is to be radar enforced.

Roadway From To Posted
Speed Limit
85th Percentile
Critical Speed
Recommended
Speed Limit
Santa Fe
Ave Hatch Rd Los Alamos Dr 45 mph 53 mph 50 mph
Santa Fe
Ave
Los
Alamos
Dr
Whitmore
Ave 45 mph 50 mph 50 mph
Tully Rd Fox Rd Hatch Rd 25 mph 33 mph 25 mph
The results of the 2023 Speed Survey indicate that traffic speeds have remained generally consistent with previous findings, with some areas warranting slight increases to reflect actual driving behavior while maintaining safety and enforcement feasibility.

Although some speed limits are increasing, these adjustments reflect real-world driver behavior. Appropriately setting limits based on the 85th percentile reduces unsafe speed differentials, improves driver compliance, and allows law enforcement to target truly dangerous behavior.

Local streets in Hughson are categorized under the California Road System with a default speed limit of 25 mph (CVC Section 22352(b)(1)) and are not subject to the five-year Speed Survey requirement. These streets were not included in the study.

Adjustments to speed limits are based on the 85th percentile speed, collision rates, and roadway conditions. The California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) and CVC regulations provide justification for these modifications. The recommended changes align with traffic engineering principles that balance safety and enforcement.

The accompanying ordinance, if adopted, will amend Section 10.40.020 of the Hughson Municipal Code to formally implement the updated speed limits.

If adopted, the ordinance will take effect 30 days after the second reading and after the updated regulatory signs are installed.

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Adopting the revised speed limits ensures radar enforcement remains legally valid under California law, maintaining the City’s ability to issue enforceable speeding citations that support public safety.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no additional cost associated with this action. Gas Tax funding to replace regulatory signs including speed limit signs will be included in the FY 2026-27 Final Budget.

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MPBDESIGN, INC.

October 8, 2024
Mr. Rob Marler
MCR Engineering, Inc
RE: ENGINEERING & TRAFFIC SURVEYS FOR SPEED ZONES, CITY OF HUGHSON, CA Dear Mr. Marler:

MPB Design Inc. has completed updates for Engineering and Traffic Surveys for twelve (12) roadway segments in the City of Hughson. These are attached for your review, as are the speed zone surveys for each location.

The table below summarizes the roadway segments for which speed limit changes are recommended based upon the data. These consist of a 5 mph higher speed limit at 4 locations and posting a segment of Euclid Avenue at 45 mph if the roadway is to be radar enforced.

Roadway From To
Posted
Speed
Limit
85th Percentile
Critical Speed
Recommended
Speed Limit

1. Santa Fe Ave Hatch Rd Los Alamos Dr 45 mph 53 mph 50 mph

2. Santa Fe Ave Los Alamos Dr Whitmore Ave 45 mph 50 mph 50 mph

7. Tully Rd Whitmore Ave Fox Rd 30 mph 36 mph 35 mph

8. Tully Rd Fox Rd Hatch Rd 25 mph 33 mph 30 mph

9. Euclid Ave Hatch Rd Fox Rd 25 mph 47 mph 45 mph
Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with traffic engineering services. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.

Sincerely,
Mike Becker
MPB Design, Inc.
[email protected]
c 916-316-8111

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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 45 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27 28
29 30
31 32
33 1
34 35 1
36 37 2
38 2
39 3
40 3
41 3
42 4
43 7
44 11
45 16
46 18
47 18
48 19
49 17
50 15
51 15
52 11
53 14
54 9
55 4
56 2
57 58 3
59 1
60 1
61 1
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 201 33 - 61 48 mph 53 mph 44 - 53 154 77% 12% / 26 11% / 21

SPEED PARAMETERS
1686 Santa Fe Ave/CR J7 S/O E Hatch Rd
City of Hughson
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
09:00-09:35
9/19/2023
Project #: 23-090104-001
0 5 10 15 20
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles

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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 45 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27 28
29 30
31 1
32 2
33 2
34 2
35 4
36 4
37 8
38 5
39 9
40 8
41 12
42 10
43 11
44 14
45 15
46 15
47 15
48 14
49 14
50 10
51 8
52 8
53 6
54 4
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 201 31 - 54 45 mph 50 mph 41 - 50 130 65% 22% / 45 13% / 26

SPEED PARAMETERS
2160 Santa Fe Ave/CR J7 W/O Tully Rd
City of Hughson
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
09:40-10:20
9/19/2023
Project #: 23-090104-002
0 5 10 15 20
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles

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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 50 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27 28
29 30
31 32
33 34 1
35 1
36 2
37 38 2
39 2
40 5
41 7
42 8
43 10
44 9
45 9
46 14
47 12
48 15
49 15
50 21
51 18
52 14
53 13
54 8
55 2
56 6
57 2
58 1
59 60 3
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 200 34 - 60 49 mph 53 mph 44 - 53 140 70% 19% / 38 11% / 22

SPEED PARAMETERS
2808 Santa Fe Ave/CR J7 W/O 7th St
City of Hughson
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
10:30-11:10
9/19/2023
Project #: 23-090104-003
0 5 10 15 20 25
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles

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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 55 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27 28
29 30
31 32
33 34
35 36 1
37 38
39 1
40 2
41 2
42 3
43 3
44 3
45 4
46 6
47 8
48 8
49 9
50 12
51 15
52 17
53 19
54 14
55 13
56 12
57 9
58 7
59 9
60 8
61 7
62 5
63 3
64 2
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 202 36 - 64 53 mph 59 mph 48 - 57 128 63% 16% / 33 21% / 41

SPEED PARAMETERS
6425 Hatch Rd Bet. Mountain View Rd & Tully Rd
City of Hughson
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
09:30-10:10
9/19/2023
Project #: 23-090104-004
0 5 10 15 20
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles

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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 30 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18 1
19 20 3
21 2
22 5
23 6
24 13
25 17
26 16
27 24
28 18
29 18
30 21
31 17
32 13
33 6
34 6
35 3
36 5
37 1
38 39
40 41
42 2
43 1
44 1
45 1
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 200 18 - 45 28 mph 32 mph 23 - 32 163 82% 5% / 11 13% / 26

SPEED PARAMETERS
6784 E Whitmore Ave W/O Santa Fe Ave/CR J7
City of Hughson
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
15:05-15:50
9/19/2023
Project #: 23-090104-005
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles

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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 40 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27 28
29 30
31 32
33 1
34 1
35 2
36 8
37 8
38 13
39 12
40 11
41 12
42 11
43 12
44 12
45 9
46 9
47 11
48 5
49 4
50 4
51 5
52 1
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 151 33 - 52 42 mph 47 mph 38 - 47 112 74% 13% / 20 13% / 19

SPEED PARAMETERS
2931 Tully Rd N/O Roeding Rd
City of Hughson
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
13:15-14:15
9/19/2023
Project #: 23-090104-006
0 5 10 15
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles

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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 30 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 1
22 1
23 1
24 2
25 6
26 4
27 5
28 13
29 8
30 9
31 13
32 10
33 6
34 8
35 8
36 7
37 7
38 3
39 2
40 1
41 2
42 1
43 44 1
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 119 21 - 44 31 mph 36 mph 28 - 37 89 75% 16% / 20 9% / 10

SPEED PARAMETERS
2136 Tully Rd N/O Locust St
City of Hughson
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
12:00-13:00
9/19/2023
Project #: 23-090104-007
0 5 10 15
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles

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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22 1
23 1
24 5
25 10
26 6
27 12
28 10
29 8
30 12
31 9
32 12
33 9
34 6
35 3
36 2
37 1
38 2
39 40
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 109 22 - 38 30 mph 33 mph 25 - 34 94 86% 6% / 7 8% / 8

SPEED PARAMETERS
1725 Tully Rd Bet. Verni Way & Graybark Ln
City of Hughson
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
10:25-11:25
9/19/2023
Project #: 23-090104-008
0 5 10 15
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles

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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18 1
19 1
20 21
22 23 1
24 1
25 2
26 3
27 28 3
29 3
30 7
31 5
32 1
33 1
34 6
35 4
36 8
37 7
38 9
39 9
40 7
41 5
42 5
43 3
44 9
45 6
46 6
47 4
48 4
49 2
50 3
51 3
52 1
53 2
54 1
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 133 18 - 54 39 mph 47 mph 36 - 45 68 51% 29% / 39 20% / 26

SPEED PARAMETERS
1716 Euclid Ave S/O Gable Ln
City of Hughson
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
14:55-15:55
9/19/2023
Project #: 23-090104-009
0 5 10
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles

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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 30 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 1
18 2
19 2
20 21 2
22 2
23 2
24 6
25 6
26 7
27 6
28 8
29 8
30 7
31 4
32 6
33 13
34 7
35 4
36 4
37 2
38 39 1
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 100 17 - 39 29 mph 34 mph 25 - 34 72 72% 17% / 17 11% / 11

SPEED PARAMETERS
2128 Euclid Ave N/O Locust St
City of Hughson
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
11:20-12:40
9/19/2023
Project #: 23-090104-010
0 5 10 15
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles

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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16 1
17 4
18 5
19 6
20 10
21 10
22 10
23 10
24 10
25 10
26 6
27 6
28 5
29 3
30 2
31 3
32 33 2
34 35
36 37
38 39
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 103 16 - 33 23 mph 27 mph 18 - 27 83 81% 4% / 5 15% / 15

SPEED PARAMETERS
7509 Fox Rd E/O Fox Glen Dr
City of Hughson
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
12:45-13:45
9/19/2023
Project #: 23-090104-011
0 5 10 15
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles

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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:

TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 1
18 4
19 5
20 9
21 10
22 13
23 9
24 14
25 11
26 11
27 11
28 6
29 8
30 6
31 5
32 1
33 2
34 35 1
36 37
38 39
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 127 17 - 35 24 mph 29 mph 20 - 29 102 80% 7% / 10 12% / 15

SPEED PARAMETERS
6800 Fox Rd E/O 2nd St
City of Hughson
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
13:50-14:50
9/19/2023
Project #: 23-090104-012
0 5 10 15
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles

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STREET: SANTA FE AVENUE CERTIFICATION DATE
FROM: HATCH ROAD TO: LOS ALAMOS DRIVE

SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 9/19/2023 Posted Speed Limit 45 mph Time of Speed Survey 9:00am Speed Justification:
50th Percentile Speed (mean speed) 48 mph CA MUTCD Option 2 85th Percentile Speed 53 mph
10 mph Pace Speed 44-53
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace 77 Recommended Speed Limit 50 mph Number of Survey Samples 201

COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied 3
Total Collisions 5
Annual Collision Rate 1.7
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles 1.0

TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic 8,593 Date Counted: 11/17/2015
Number of Lanes 2
Type of Traffic Control STOP@HATCH RD
Crosswalks NONE
Pedestrian Traffic NONE
Truck Traffic MODERATE
On-Street Parking NONE
Sidewalks NONE
Driveways NO

ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.53 miles
Width 28 feet
Vertical Curve NONE
Horizontal Curve NONE
Visibility GOOD
Roadway Conditions GOOD
Lighting NONE
Adjacent Land Use INDUSTRIAL & RAILROAD TRACKS
Field Study By: MPB Checked By: MPB
CERTIFICATION:

I, Michael P. Becker, do hereby certify that this Engineering and Traffic Survey within the City of Hughson was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete. I am duly registered in the State of California as a Professional Engineer (Traffic). 10/8/2024 TR 1618
Michael P. Becker, TE Date State of California Registration

CITY OF HUGHSON

ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY

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STREET: SANTA FE AVENUE CERTIFICATION DATE
FROM: LOS ALAMOS DRIVE TO: WHITMORE AVENUE

SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 9/19/2023 Posted Speed Limit 45 mph Time of Speed Survey 9:30am Speed Justification:
50th Percentile Speed (mean speed) 45 mph 85th Percentile 85th Percentile Speed 50 mph
10 mph Pace Speed 41-50
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace 65 Recommended Speed Limit 50 mph Number of Survey Samples 201

COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied 3
Total Collisions 8
Annual Collision Rate 2.6
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles 1.1

TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic 7,901 Date Counted: 11/17/2015
Number of Lanes 2
Type of Traffic Control STOP@TULLY RD & WHITMORE AVE
Crosswalks NONE
Pedestrian Traffic LIGHT AT WHITMORE AVE
Truck Traffic MODERATE
On-Street Parking NORTHEAST SIDE
Sidewalks NONE
Driveways YES

ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.87 miles
Width 28 feet
Vertical Curve NONE
Horizontal Curve YES
Visibility FAIR
Roadway Conditions FAIR
Lighting NORTHEAST SIDE
Adjacent Land Use INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL & RAILROAD
Field Study By: MPB Checked By: MPB
CERTIFICATION:

CITY OF HUGHSON

ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY

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STREET: SANTA FE AVENUE CERTIFICATION DATE
FROM: WHITMORE AVENUE TO: 7TH STREET

SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 9/19/2023 Posted Speed Limit 50 mph Time of Speed Survey 10:30am Speed Justification:
50th Percentile Speed (mean speed) 49 mph CA MUTCD Option 2 85th Percentile Speed 53 mph
10 mph Pace Speed 44-53
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace 70 Recommended Speed Limit 50 mph Number of Survey Samples 200

COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied 3
Total Collisions 5
Annual Collision Rate 1.7
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles 1.2

TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic 7,483 Date Counted: 11/17/2015
Number of Lanes 2
Type of Traffic Control STOP@WHITMORE AVE
Crosswalks NONE
Pedestrian Traffic LIGHT AT WHITMORE AVE
Truck Traffic MODERATE
On-Street Parking NONE
Sidewalks NONE
Driveways YES

ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.50 miles
Width 28 feet
Vertical Curve NONE
Horizontal Curve NONE
Visibility GOOD
Roadway Conditions GOOD
Lighting NONE
Adjacent Land Use INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL & RAILROAD
Field Study By: MPB Checked By: MPB
CERTIFICATION:

CITY OF HUGHSON

ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY

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STREET: HATCH ROAD CERTIFICATION DATE
FROM: WEST CITY LIMIT TO: EAST CITY LIMIT

SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 9/19/2023 Posted Speed Limit 55 mph Time of Speed Survey 9:30am Speed Justification:
50th Percentile Speed (mean speed) 53 mph CA MUTCD Option 2 85th Percentile Speed 59 mph
10 mph Pace Speed 48-57
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace 63 Recommended Speed Limit 55 mph Number of Survey Samples 202

COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied 3
Total Collisions 7
Annual Collision Rate 2.3
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles 0.47

TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic 7,529 Date Counted: 11/17/2015
Number of Lanes 2
Type of Traffic Control STOP@SANTA FE AVE
Crosswalks NONE
Pedestrian Traffic NONE
Truck Traffic MODERATE
On-Street Parking NONE
Sidewalks NONE
Driveways YES

ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 1.80 miles
Width 31 feet
Vertical Curve NONE
Horizontal Curve NONE
Visibility GOOD
Roadway Conditions GOOD
Lighting NONE
Adjacent Land Use AGRICULTURAL
Field Study By: MPB Checked By: MPB
CERTIFICATION:

CITY OF HUGHSON

ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY

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STREET: WHITMORE AVENUE CERTIFICATION DATE
FROM: TULLY ROAD TO: EUCLID AVENUE

SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 9/19/2023 Posted Speed Limit 30 mph Time of Speed Survey 3:00pm Speed Justification:
50th Percentile Speed (mean speed) 28 mph 85th Percentile 85th Percentile Speed 32 mph
10 mph Pace Speed 23-32
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace 82 Recommended Speed Limit 30 mph Number of Survey Samples 200

COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied 3
Total Collisions 6
Annual Collision Rate 2
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles 1.1

TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic 5,000 Date Counted: 11/17/2015
Number of Lanes 2
Type of Traffic Control STOP@5TH AVE, 7 7TH ST
Crosswalks @4TH ST, 5TH ST, 6TH ST & 7TH ST
Pedestrian Traffic MODERATE
Truck Traffic LIGHT
On-Street Parking NORTH SIDE
Sidewalks BOTH SIDES
Driveways YES

ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 1.00 miles
Width 22 feet
Vertical Curve NONE
Horizontal Curve NONE
Visibility GOOD
Roadway Conditions GOOD
Lighting NORTH SIDE
Adjacent Land Use RESIDENTIAL, SCHOOL, RETAIL & AGRICULTURAL Field Study By: MPB Checked By: MPB
CERTIFICATION:

CITY OF HUGHSON

ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY

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STREET: TULLY ROAD CERTIFICATION DATE
FROM: SOUTH CITY LIMIT TO: WHITMORE AVENUE

SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 9/19/2023 Posted Speed Limit 40 mph Time of Speed Survey 1:00pm Speed Justification:
50th Percentile Speed (mean speed) 42 mph 5 mph reduction below 85th percentile 85th Percentile Speed 47 mph
10 mph Pace Speed 38-47
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace 74 Recommended Speed Limit 40 mph Number of Survey Samples 151

COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied 3
Total Collisions 2
Annual Collision Rate 0.67
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles 1.6

TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic 2,307 Date Counted: 11/17/2015
Number of Lanes 2
Type of Traffic Control STOP@ROEDING RD & WHITMORE AVE
Crosswalks NONE
Pedestrian Traffic NONE
Truck Traffic NONE
On-Street Parking WEST SIDE BETWEEN WHITMORE & JOE RUDDY CT Sidewalks EAST SIDE BETWEEN WHITMORE & JOE RUDDY CT
Driveways YES

ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.50 miles
Width 24 feet
Vertical Curve NONE
Horizontal Curve NONE
Visibility GOOD
Roadway Conditions GOOD
Lighting EAST SIDE
Adjacent Land Use AGRICULTURAL & LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
Field Study By: MPB Checked By: MPB
CERTIFICATION:

CITY OF HUGHSON

ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY

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STREET: TULLY ROAD CERTIFICATION DATE
FROM: WHITMORE AVENUE TO: FOX ROAD

SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 9/19/2023 Posted Speed Limit 30 mph Time of Speed Survey 1:00pm Speed Justification:
50th Percentile Speed (mean speed) 31 mph 85th Percentile 85th Percentile Speed 36 mph
10 mph Pace Speed 28-37
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace 75 Recommended Speed Limit 35 mph Number of Survey Samples 119

COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied 3
Total Collisions 2
Annual Collision Rate 0.67
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles 1.3

TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic 2,849 Date Counted: 11/17/2015
Number of Lanes 2
Type of Traffic Control STOP@WHITMORE AVE, SANTA FE AVE & FOX RD Crosswalks NONE
Pedestrian Traffic NONE
Truck Traffic NONE
On-Street Parking NONE
Sidewalks NONE
Driveways YES

ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.50 miles
Width 24 feet
Vertical Curve RAILROAD TRACKS
Horizontal Curve NONE
Visibility GOOD
Roadway Conditions FAIR
Lighting NONE
Adjacent Land Use AGRICULTURAL & RESIDENTIAL
Field Study By: MPB Checked By: MPB
CERTIFICATION:

CITY OF HUGHSON

ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY

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STREET: TULLY ROAD CERTIFICATION DATE
FROM: FOX ROAD TO: HATCH ROAD

SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 9/19/2023 Posted Speed Limit 25 mph Time of Speed Survey 10:30am Speed Justification:
50th Percentile Speed (mean speed) 30 mph CA MUTCD Option 2 85th Percentile Speed 33 mph
10 mph Pace Speed 25-34
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace 86 Recommended Speed Limit 30 mph Number of Survey Samples 109

COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied 3
Total Collisions 2
Annual Collision Rate 0.67
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles 1.7

TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic 2,199 Date Counted: 11/17/2015
Number of Lanes 2
Type of Traffic Control STOP@FOX RD, KENWORTHY CT/NARCISCO WAY & HATCH Crosswalks NONE
Pedestrian Traffic LIGHT
Truck Traffic NONE
On-Street Parking BOTH SIDES
Sidewalks BOTH SIDES
Driveways YES

ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.50 miles
Width 38 feet
Vertical Curve NONE
Horizontal Curve NONE
Visibility GOOD
Roadway Conditions GOOD
Lighting WEST SIDE
Adjacent Land Use RESIDENTIAL
Field Study By: MPB Checked By: MPB
CERTIFICATION:

CITY OF HUGHSON

ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY

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STREET: EUCLID AVENUE CERTIFICATION DATE
FROM: HATCH ROAD TO: FOX ROAD

SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 9/19/2023 Posted Speed Limit 25 mph Time of Speed Survey 3:00pm Speed Justification:
50th Percentile Speed (mean speed) 39 mph 85th Percentile 85th Percentile Speed 47 mph
10 mph Pace Speed 36-45
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace 51 Recommended Speed Limit 45 mph Number of Survey Samples 133

COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied 3
Total Collisions 1
Annual Collision Rate 0.37
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles 2.8

TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic 645 Date Counted: 11/17/2015
Number of Lanes 2
Type of Traffic Control STOP@HATCH RD & FOX RD
Crosswalks @HATCH RD
Pedestrian Traffic NONE
Truck Traffic NONE
On-Street Parking NONE
Sidewalks NONE
Driveways YES

ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.50 miles
Width 20 feet
Vertical Curve NONE
Horizontal Curve NONE
Visibility GOOD
Roadway Conditions FAIR
Lighting NONE
Adjacent Land Use AGRICULTURAL & RESIDENTIAL
Field Study By: MPB Checked By: MPB
CERTIFICATION:

CITY OF HUGHSON

ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY

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STREET: EUCLID AVENUE CERTIFICATION DATE
FROM: FOX ROAD TO: WHITMORE AVENUE

SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 9/19/2023 Posted Speed Limit 30 mph Time of Speed Survey 11:00am Speed Justification:
50th Percentile Speed (mean speed) 29 mph CA MUTCD Option 2 85th Percentile Speed 34 mph
10 mph Pace Speed 25-34
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace 72 Recommended Speed Limit 30 mph Number of Survey Samples 100

COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied 3
Total Collisions 1
Annual Collision Rate 0.33
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles 1.5

TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic 1,182 Date Counted: 11/17/2015
Number of Lanes 2
Type of Traffic Control STOP@FOX RD & WHITMORE AVE
Crosswalks NONE
Pedestrian Traffic NONE
Truck Traffic NONE
On-Street Parking NONE
Sidewalks NONE
Driveways YES

ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.50 miles
Width 32 feet
Vertical Curve NONE
Horizontal Curve NONE
Visibility GOOD
Roadway Conditions WEST SIDE
Lighting NONE
Adjacent Land Use AGRICULTURAL
Field Study By: MPB Checked By: MPB
CERTIFICATION:

CITY OF HUGHSON

ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY

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STREET: FOX ROAD CERTIFICATION DATE
FROM: EUCLID AVENUE TO: 7TH STREET

SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 9/19/2023 Posted Speed Limit 25 mph Time of Speed Survey 1:00pm Speed Justification:
50th Percentile Speed (mean speed) 23 mph 85th Percentile 85th Percentile Speed 27 mph
10 mph Pace Speed 18-27
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace 81 Recommended Speed Limit 25 mph Number of Survey Samples 103

COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied 3
Total Collisions 2
Annual Collision Rate 0.67
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles 1.8

TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic 2,013 Date Counted: 11/17/2015
Number of Lanes 2
Type of Traffic Control STOP@7TH ST
Crosswalks @THOMAS TAYLOR DR, FOX GLEN DR & 7TH ST
Pedestrian Traffic LIGHT
Truck Traffic NONE
On-Street Parking NORTH SIDE
Sidewalks BOTH SIDES
Driveways YES

ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.50 miles
Width 28 feet
Vertical Curve NONE
Horizontal Curve NONE
Visibility GOOD
Roadway Conditions GOOD
Lighting NORTH SIDE
Adjacent Land Use RESIDENTIAL & SCHOOL ZONE
Field Study By: MPB Checked By: MPB
CERTIFICATION:

CITY OF HUGHSON

ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY

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STREET: FOX ROAD CERTIFICATION DATE
FROM: 7TH STREET TO: TULLY ROAD

SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 9/19/2023 Posted Speed Limit 25 mph Time of Speed Survey 2:00pm Speed Justification:
50th Percentile Speed (mean speed) 24 mph CA MUTCD Option 2, Residential Density 85th Percentile Speed 29 mph
10 mph Pace Speed 20-29
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace 80 Recommended Speed Limit 25 mph Number of Survey Samples 127

COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied 3
Total Collisions 2
Annual Collision Rate 0.67
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles 1.5

TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic 2,506 Date Counted: 11/17/2015
Number of Lanes 2
Type of Traffic Control STOP@7TH ST & TULLY RD
Crosswalks @7TH ST, 6TH ST & CHARLES ST
Pedestrian Traffic MODERATE
Truck Traffic NONE
On-Street Parking BOTH SIDES
Sidewalks BOTH SIDES
Driveways YES

ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment 0.50 miles
Width 34 feet
Vertical Curve NONE
Horizontal Curve NONE
Visibility GOOD
Roadway Conditions GOOD
Lighting NORTH SIDE
Adjacent Land Use RESIDENTIAL & SCHOOL ZONE
Field Study By: MPB Checked By: MPB
CERTIFICATION:

CITY OF HUGHSON

ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY

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STREET: TULLY ROAD CERTIFICATION DATE
FROM: FOX ROAD TO: HATCH ROAD

SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey 9/19/2023 25 mph
Time of Speed Survey 10:30am
50th Percentile Speed (mean speed) 30 mph
Posted Speed Limit
Speed Justification:

Residential Density Met
85th Percentile Speed 33 mph
10 mph Pace Speed 25-34
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace 86 Recommended Speed Limit 25 mph Number of Survey Samples 109

COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied 3
Total Collisions 2
Annual Collision Rate 0.67
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles 1.7

CITY OF HUGHSON

ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY

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CITY OF HUGHSON

CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGHSON AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.40.020 RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO SPEED LIMITS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hughson has established and desires to establish maximum speed limits for certain streets located within the City of Hughson; WHEREAS, pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21, the State of California has preempted the field of traffic regulation, and local authorities may establish or alter speed limits only when expressly authorized by statute; and
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 22357 authorizes a local authority to declare a prima facie speed limit higher than 25 miles per hour on certain streets, other than state highways, if such speed limit is determined to be reasonable and safe based on an engineering and traffic survey; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hughson, through its retained traffic engineering consultant, MPB Design, Inc., conducted a valid Engineering and Traffic Survey dated October 8, 2024, under the supervision of a licensed Traffic Engineer, Mike Becker, and WHEREAS, based on data, the Traffic Survey recommended the speed limit increases as appropriate, reasonable, and safe to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic; and WHEREAS, these speed limit increases will become effective upon erection of signs giving notice thereof in accordance with section 22357; and

NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGHSON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Findings. The Recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance as findings of the City Council of the City of Hughson and shall be considered an integral part of this Ordinance.

Section 2. Section 10.40.020 of the Hughson Municipal Code is amended to read in full as follows:

10.40.020 Exceptions. It is determined upon the basis of an engineering and traffic survey that a prima facie speed limit greater than twenty-five miles per hour (mph) is necessary to facilitate the orderly, safe and reasonable movement of vehicle traffic upon the streets or parts of streets within the city designated in this section; and it is declared that the prima facie speed limit for each of those

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streets or parts of streets shall be as set forth in this section. The prima facie speed limits established by this section shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected upon the street.

Name of Street or Part Declared Prima Facie
of Street Speed Limit
A. Santa Fe Avenue, northbound and
southbound, between Hatch Road and Los Alamos Drive 50 mph B. Sante Fe Avenue, northbound and southbound,
between Los Alamos Drive and Whitmore Avenue 50 mph
C. Santa Fe Avenue, northbound and southbound,
between Whitmore Avenue and 7th Street 50 mph
D. Hatch Road, eastbound and westbound,
between the westerly city limits and the easterly city limits 55 mph E. Whitmore Avenue, eastbound and westbound,
between Euclid Avenue and Tully Road 30 mph; 25 in school zones when children
are present
F. Tully Road, northbound and southbound,
from Fox Road to Hatch Road 25 mph
Section 3. This ordinance is not intended to and shall not be construed or given effect in a manner that imposes upon the city or any officer or employee thereof a mandatory duty of care toward persons and property within or without the city so as to provide a basis of civil liability for damages, except as otherwise imposed by law.

Section 4. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are severable. The city council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance irrespective of the validity of any particular portion thereof.

Section 5. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its final passage.

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Section 6. Within fifteen (15) days after its final passage, the City Clerk shall cause a summary of this ordinance to be published in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code.

The foregoing ordinance was introduced, and the title thereof read at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hughson held on, _____________ 2026, and by a vote of the council members present, further reading was waived.

On motion of councilperson , seconded by councilperson
, the foregoing ordinance was duly passed by the City Council of the Hughson City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on , 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTENTIONS:

ABSENT:

GEORGE CARR, Mayor
ATTEST:

DOMINIQUE ROMO, City Manager

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Meeting Date: April 27, 2026
Subject: Discuss the Draft Code of Conduct for Elected Officials and Provide Direction to Staff on Potential Modifications and any Additional Updates.

Enclosures: Attachment A: Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-XX (Draft) Attachment B: Acknowledgement Form (Exhibit A to Ordinance) Presented By: Andy Pinasco, City Attorney
Approved By:
____________________________
City Manager
Recommendation:

This item is presented for discussion and Council direction. No formal action is required at this meeting. Staff requests that the City Council review the draft ordinance (Attachment A), provide direction on any provisions to be modified or simplified, and confirm whether there is consensus to proceed to an ordinance introduction track at a subsequent meeting.

Background and Overview:

I. The Existing Code of Conduct: Resolution No. 04-19 (2004) The City Clerk has provided a copy of an existing City of Hughson Code of Conduct for Elected Officials, adopted by the City Council on February 9, 2004, as Resolution No. 04-19 (the "2004 Code of Conduct"). This document is a policy-based code adopted by resolution and is not codified in the Hughson Municipal Code.

The 2004 Code of Conduct is a substantive document whose contents include: an overview of roles and responsibilities for the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Council members, Meeting Chair, and former Council members; policies and protocols related to conduct at meetings; standards for Council conduct with one another, City staff, the public, other public agencies, Commissions, and the media; a Sanctions section addressing censure, loss of committee assignments, and travel restrictions; a Principles of Proper Conduct statement and Checklist for Monitoring Conduct; and a Glossary of Terms.

While the 2004 Code of Conduct reflects sound aspirational principles, and a number of its substantive provisions are carried forward in refined form in the proposed ordinance, it has four significant limitations from a governance and legal standpoint:

CITY OF HUGHSON AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1
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Adopted by Resolution, Not Ordinance. A resolution requires only a majority vote at a single meeting to adopt, amend, or repeal. A code of conduct codified as a municipal ordinance is more stable, more visible in the official code, and requires a higher procedural threshold to alter, providing a stronger and more durable governance foundation.

Lacks Structured Complaint and Review Procedures. The 2004 Code's Sanctions section describes a role for the Mayor in initiating action but does not establish a structured complaint intake process, notice requirements, respondent rights, City Attorney screening, or closed session procedures. These procedural gaps create legal vulnerability when the code is invoked.

Enforcement Measures Are Legally Imprecise. The 2004 Code references "loss of seniority," "restricted official travel," and "other sanctions as deemed appropriate by Council." These terms are undefined, and some of the implied authority is legally uncertain under current California law for a general law city. The proposed ordinance replaces this language with precisely defined measures tied to the City's actual lawful authority.

Does Not Address Harassment, Social Media, or Modern Governance Concerns. The 2004 Code predates the FEHA training requirements applicable to local elected officials (AB 2053, 2014; SB 1343, 2018), the development of social media as a primary channel of public communication, and the controlling Supreme Court authority on official social media accounts (Lindke v. Freed, 601 U.S. 187 (2024)).

Staff Recommendation on the 2004 Code: Staff recommends that the proposed ordinance, upon adoption, expressly supersede Resolution No. 04-19 in its entirety as to Council member conduct. Proposed Section 3 of the ordinance and Section 2.05.010(e) of the proposed Chapter contain the operative supersession language. The 2004 Code's aspirational principles are substantively preserved and improved upon in the proposed ordinance; the proposed ordinance is a comprehensive replacement, not merely an amendment.

II. Key Substantive Provisions of the 2004 Code Carried Forward The key substantive commitments of the 2004 Code are carried forward in refined, legally grounded form in the proposed Chapter 2.05:
2004 Code Subject Proposed Ordinance Counterpart
Council conduct with one another (civility,
decorum)
§§ 2.05.040(b), (c) - Standards of Conduct
Council conduct with City staff (professional
treatment, no interference)
§§ 2.05.040(b), (h); § 2.05.050 (harassment
prohibition)
Council conduct with the public (meeting
decorum, unofficial settings)
§§ 2.05.040(b), (c); § 2.05.130 - Rules of
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Council conduct with other public agencies
and correspondence
§§ 2.05.040(f), (g)
Council conduct with Commissions §§ 2.05.040(c), (g)
Council conduct with the media § 2.05.060 - Social Media and Electronic Communications (updated)
Sanctions (censure, committee assignments,
travel)
§ 2.05.090 - Governance-Based Measures; §

2.05.110 - Formal Censure
Complaint initiation (Mayor's role) §§ 2.05.070, 2.05.080 - Structured procedures replacing informal Mayorinitiated process
III. Why This Ordinance Is Being Proposed Now
The City Council has directed staff to develop a revised and codified code of conduct in connection with a governance concern involving Council member conduct. The proposed ordinance replaces the 2004 Code of Conduct with a legally updated, procedurally complete, and HMC-codified framework. It is designed as a forward-looking governance and riskmanagement tool. It is not intended to, and may not lawfully, impose retroactive consequences for conduct that fully predates its effective date. The Council should present and apply this ordinance as a prospective governance framework, not as a targeted response to any specific prior incident.

This distinction is legally significant. A court reviewing a challenge to the ordinance's application will examine whether it was applied in a targeted or retaliatory manner against a specific individual for prior protected conduct. A consistent, prospective, and documented application of the ordinance is the strongest protection against such a challenge.

LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND AUTHORITY:

IV. What Enforcement Tools Are Available Under California Law? This is the most critical legal issue the Council must understand before adopting a code of conduct. Hughson is a general law city. Under California law, a general law city's authority to discipline, suspend, remove, or compel action by an elected official is strictly limited. The following framework governs:

Available Measures
Formal Censure. A city council may formally censure a member by majority vote as a governance-based, expressive measure. Censure is symbolic, it carries no legal consequence, imposes no disability, and does not compel any action by the censured member. However, it creates a public record and is generally recognized as within a council's inherent authority. It is the most reliable enforcement tool available under current law.

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Referral to External Authorities. The Council may refer conduct to the Stanislaus County District Attorney, the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), the California Civil Rights Department, or other competent authorities. This is within the Council's authority and may be the most practically effective tool in serious cases, including cases involving potential criminal conduct or civil rights violations.

Removal from Committee Assignments. The Council may, by majority vote, remove a member from committee or advisory board assignments to which that member was appointed by the Council. This does not extend to positions established by state law.

Written Administrative Admonition. The Council may issue a written admonition documenting a finding of misconduct and setting expectations for future conduct. This creates a record without imposing legal consequences.

Removal from Meetings (In-Meeting Conduct Only). A presiding officer may remove a disruptive council member from the meeting room under applicable decorum rules. This authority is limited to in-meeting conduct at the specific meeting at which the disruption occurs.

Measures Not Available to a General Law City
The Council should understand clearly what it cannot do. A general law city council may not:
• Suspend a council member from office;
• Dock or withhold a council member's compensation;
• Bar a council member from City Hall in a manner that prevents fulfillment of statutory duties;
• Impose employment-style progressive discipline on an elected official; or • Remove a sitting council member from office.

Removal from office requires either a court proceeding under California Government Code Section 3060 et seq. (initiated by the district attorney or grand jury for willful misconduct, corruption, or similar grounds) or a voter recall under the California Elections Code. The City Council has no direct authority over either process.

Calibrating Expectations: The most meaningful enforcement tools for serious misconduct, including the type of conduct that gave rise to this proposal, are referral to the District Attorney and/or the FPPC, a well-documented governance record supporting any civil action by an aggrieved party, and formal censure to create a permanent public record. An ordinance that purports to authorize measures beyond what California law permits will either be unenforceable or expose the City to legal liability. The draft ordinance is deliberately calibrated to what the law allows.

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V. Non-Employee Status of Council Members
City Council members are elected officials, not employees of the City. This distinction has significant legal consequences. The Council may not impose employment discipline, require submission to employment investigations, or treat misconduct proceedings as personnel matters in the same way it would for City employees. The proposed ordinance expressly recognizes this distinction throughout and includes an operative savings provision that renders inoperative any measure that would exceed the City's lawful authority.

VI. California Fair Employment and Housing Act and Harassment Prevention Section 2.05.050 of the proposed ordinance is the provision most directly responsive to the circumstances giving rise to this proposal. It expressly prohibits sexual harassment and other forms of unlawful harassment and discrimination by Council members in connection with City Business.

The FEHA's application to harassment by elected officials is a complex and evolving area of law. Several points are particularly relevant to the Council:
• AB 2053 (2014) and SB 1343 (2018) impose harassment prevention training requirements on local elected officials. All current Council members should confirm completion of AB 1825/SB 1343-compliant training. The City Clerk should maintain records of completion.
• The California Civil Rights Department (formerly the Department of Fair Employment and Housing) is the appropriate external agency for harassment complaints involving elected officials. The proposed ordinance includes referral to the CRD as an available governance response.

Training Requirement Action Item: Before or concurrent with adoption of this ordinance, staff recommends the Council verify that all current members have completed required harassment prevention training under AB 1825 and SB 1343. Completion records should be filed with the City Clerk. The City Attorney can assist in identifying a compliant training provider if needed.

VII. Social Media and the First Amendment
Section 2.05.060 of the proposed ordinance addresses social media and electronic communications. This is among the most legally constrained areas of any code of conduct for elected officials, and the Council should understand both what the City can lawfully regulate and, equally important, what it cannot.

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The Controlling Legal Framework
Lindke v. Freed, 601 U.S. 187 (2024), and O'Connor-Ratcliff v. Garnier, 601 U.S. 205 (2024), are the controlling Supreme Court decisions on public officials' social media conduct. They establish a two-part test for determining when a public official's social media activity constitutes state action: the official must have (1) actual authority to speak on behalf of the government, and (2) must have purported to exercise that authority in the specific posts at issue.

These decisions address one specific legal question: when can a constituent bring a First Amendment claim against a public official based on the official's social media conduct, such as being blocked from an account? They do not address, and do not resolve, the separate question of what authority a municipality has to regulate social media accounts through a code of conduct.

The Critical Distinction: State Action vs. City Regulatory Authority These are not the same question, and conflating them produces legally unsound results.

The state action analysis in Lindke governs the constitutional relationship between the official and a third-party user who claims injury. It does not create or expand municipal authority to regulate how Council members manage their own accounts. A finding that a given account might constitute state action for purposes of a constituent's claim does not mean the City may impose binding governance obligations on that account.

The City's regulatory authority over a Council member's social media account depends on a different and logically prior question: does the City own, fund, operate, or control the account? If the City does not, its authority to regulate the account's management is significantly constrained by the First Amendment, which protects the Council member's own expressive choices on privately-owned platforms.

The Ownership and Control Problem
In practice, the vast majority ofsocial media accounts used by elected officials to communicate about City Business are created and controlled by the officials themselves, on platforms they access with personal credentials, at their own expense. The City has no ownership interest, no contractual interest, and no property stake in those accounts.

Imposing binding platform management obligations on a privately-owned account as a condition of holding elected office raises serious constitutional concerns under the unconstitutional conditions doctrine, which prohibits the government from conditioning a benefit on the waiver of a constitutional right. A Council member's right to manage their own social media account, including decisions about what to post and whom to block, is an expressive right the City may not freely regulate simply because the official also uses that account to discuss City Business.

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The Honest Legal Assessment: The City's regulatory reach over a Council member's independently-owned social media account is narrow. Overclaiming that authority in a code of conduct creates more legal risk than it mitigates. A provision that purports to prohibit viewpoint-based blocking on a privately-owned account, or to require a Council member to keep a personal account open to public engagement, would be constitutionally vulnerable even if a court would separately find that account constitutes state action under Lindke. The state action determination is for courts, not for the City to make by ordinance.

What the Proposed Ordinance Does and Does Not Regulate
City-Owned Social Media Accounts
Where the City itself creates, owns, operates, and controls an account as an institutional City asset, Council members authorized to use that account in an official capacity are subject to conduct standards in that limited role. The City is the publisher and can set standards for authorized users. This is unambiguously within the City's authority.

Independently Unlawful Conduct on Any Account
Conduct that is independently unlawful regardless of the medium used remains addressable under the Code. A Council member who sexually harasses a City employee through a personal social media account in connection with City Business has not escaped the prohibition in Section 2.05.050 by choosing that channel. Similarly, disclosing closed session information through a personal account remains a violation of the confidentiality obligations in Section

2.05.040.

What the Ordinance Expressly Does Not Do
The proposed ordinance does not require Council members to create or maintain any social media account. It does not regulate the content, tone, or viewpoint of a Council member's personal communications. It does not impose blocking or access obligations on privatelyowned accounts. It does not purport to determine whether any given account constitutes state action under Lindke.

The Blocking Question
Even if a court were to find that a particular Council member's personal account constitutes state action under Lindke, the consequence of that finding runs between the official and the affected constituent in federal litigation. The City cannot use a code of conduct to enforce a no-blocking rule on a privately-owned account without raising its own separate First Amendment concerns about compelling the official's expressive choices on a platform the City does not own. The proposed ordinance therefore omits any blocking prohibition as applied to Council Member Social Media Accounts. This is a deliberate legal judgment that the City should not assert regulatory authority in this area.

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Public Records
City of San Jose v. Superior Court (2017) 2 Cal.5th 608 established that communications about City Business made through personal devices and personal accounts may constitute public records subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act. This obligation arises from state law and is independent of this ordinance. The proposed Section 2.05.060(g) includes a notice provision directing Council members to consult the City Attorney regarding their public records obligations. This is informational, not regulatory.

VIII. Brown Act Considerations
The Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.) significantly constrains the procedures available for reviewing and responding to Council member misconduct. Key limitations include:
• Closed session authority for personnel matters (Government Code Section 54957) has limited application to elected officials, who are not employees. Whether a given complaint proceeding may be discussed in closed session requires case-by-case legal analysis. The City Attorney will advise the Council before each matter. • Censure proceedings must be conducted in open session at a duly noticed public meeting with an agenda item describing the subject matter. • The Council may not take action on matters not appearing on the posted agenda, subject to limited exceptions.

The draft ordinance is designed to operate within these constraints. However, the Brown Act landscape for elected official misconduct proceedings is not fully settled, and the City Attorney's real-time guidance will be essential as any specific matter progresses.

DISCUSSION:

IX. Structure and Organization of the Proposed Ordinance The proposed Chapter 2.05 is organized as follows, in the order that best-practice legislative drafting convention requires, with foundational provisions first, substantive standards second, process provisions third, and remedies last:

Section Title Description

2.05.010 Purpose and Scope States the Council's reasons for adoption; establishes the governance-only framework; confirms prospective
application.

2.05.020 Definitions Defines key terms used throughout the chapter.

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2.05.030 Non-Employee
Status; Limits on
Authority
Expressly acknowledges that Council members are not
employees and that the City's authority is limited to
measures authorized by law. Includes a savings clause.

2.05.040 Standards of
Conduct
General behavioral standards applicable to all Council
members in Official Capacity, including compliance with law, dignity in treatment of others, resource use, and
non-interference with City operations.

2.05.050 Harassment and
Discrimination
Prohibited
Specific prohibition on sexual harassment, harassment,
and discrimination in connection with City Business.

Preserves FEHA and other external remedies.

2.05.060 Social Media and
Electronic
Communications
Standards for City-owned accounts; limited conduct
standards for privately-owned accounts based on
independently unlawful conduct; express statement of
what the ordinance does not regulate.

2.05.070 Reporting Alleged
Misconduct
Written complaint process; routing to City Attorney and City Manager; records preservation.

2.05.080 Review and
Response
Procedures
City Attorney preliminary review; notice to respondent; Council consideration in closed session (where
permitted); optional independent investigator.

2.05.090 Governance-Based
Measures
Available responses: written admonition, required
training, committee reassignment, resource limitation.

Proportionality requirement.

2.05.100 Referral to External
Authorities
DA, FPPC, CRD, and other referral options.

2.05.110 Formal Censure Procedure, notice requirements, content of censure resolution, First Amendment limitations.

2.05.120 Safeguards and
Limitations
Anti-retaliation, good faith requirement, due process,
respondent recusal, no private right of action.

2.05.130 Relationship to
Rules of Decorum
Preserves presiding officer authority; supplements (and where applicable supersedes) existing decorum
provisions as to Council member conduct.

2.05.140 Acknowledgement Requires written acknowledgement by each Council member within 30 days; filed with City Clerk.

2.05.150 Severability Standard severability clause.

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X. Key Provisions Requiring Council Discussion
Staff identifies the following provisions as the most likely subjects for Council discussion and direction:

Review Timeline (Section 2.05.080(f))
The draft ordinance states that the Council should "endeavor to" complete review within 90 days. This timeline is aspirational. Staff recommends retaining it as aspirational rather than mandatory, because a mandatory timeline would create procedural grounds for legal challenge if the City fails to meet it, particularly where a matter has been referred externally or where an independent investigation is underway. The Council should confirm whether it is comfortable with an aspirational standard.

Required Training as a Condition (Section 2.05.090(b))
The draft includes required training as an available governance-based measure. The legal authority to compel training by an elected official is uncertain. As a practical matter, this provision operates primarily as a matter of public accountability rather than legal compulsion.

The Council should understand that a Council member who refuses to complete required training cannot be suspended or penalized in a legally enforceable way under current California law, though the refusal itself becomes part of the public record.

Independent Investigator (Section 2.05.080(e))
The draft authorizes the City Attorney to retain an independent investigator upon Council approval. Any investigation of an elected official must be conducted on a voluntary and noncoercive basis. The Council should consider whether it wants the City Attorney to have authority to retain an investigator unilaterally, or whether full Council approval should be required in each instance. The current draft requires Council approval by majority vote.

Respondent Recusal (Section 2.05.120(e))
The draft provides that a Council member who is the subject of a complaint shall not participate in any vote on that complaint. The authority to require recusal on a censure vote is well-established. Requiring recusal on other procedural votes (such as a vote to hire an investigator) is less settled. The City Attorney will advise on a case-by-case basis.

Drafting Note on Simplification: This draft is intentionally leaner than comparable ordinances adopted by larger general law cities. Staff is prepared to simplify further if the Council determines that certain provisions exceed what Hughson's staff resources and governance context can practically sustain.

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PROPOSED ADOPTION ROADMAP:

XI. Recommended Process
Staff recommends the following adoption roadmap for the City Council's consideration:

Step Action Notes
1 Council Discussion
and Direction (This
Meeting)
Council reviews this staff report and the draft ordinance. Goal is not adoption but direction on scope, specific provisions, and whether there is consensus to proceed. No formal action required.
2 Staff Confirmation
of Existing Policies
Before ordinance introduction, City Manager and City
Attorney confirm whether any outside-the-HMC conduct
policies exist that must be superseded or amended.
3 Revised Draft
Circulation
City Attorney incorporates Council direction into a revised draft. Revised draft circulated to City Manager for review before reintroduction to Council.
4 Ordinance
Introduction (First
Reading)
Revised draft placed on Council agenda for first reading at a duly noticed regular meeting. Brown Act noticing
requirements apply.
5 Ordinance
Adoption (Second
Reading)
Second reading and adoption at a subsequent regular
meeting. Adoption requires a majority vote. Ordinance takes effect 30 days after adoption per Government Code Section 36937.
6 Post-Adoption
Implementation
City Clerk obtains signed acknowledgements from all Council members within 30 days. City Clerk coordinates publication per Government Code Section 36933. City Attorney confirms completion of harassment prevention training.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Adoption of this ordinance is not anticipated to have a direct fiscal impact on the City's operating budget. Potential indirect costs include:
• City Attorney time for complaint review, Council consultation, and any independent investigator coordination, which would be billed at the City's existing contract rate. • Costs of retaining an independent investigator, if authorized by the Council in a specific matter. These costs are not predictable in advance and would be subject to Council authorization.

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• Harassment prevention training costs for Council members, if not already current.

These costs are typically modest and may be available through the League of California Cities or similar resources.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

Adoption of this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Adoption of governance standards for elected officials has no possibility of a significant effect on the physical environment.

CONCLUSION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council review and discuss this staff report and the accompanying draft ordinance, provide direction on any provisions to be modified, and confirm whether there is consensus to proceed to an ordinance introduction track. Staff will incorporate all Council direction into a revised draft for subsequent consideration.

The proposed Chapter 2.05 represents a legally defensible, proportionate, and manageable framework for establishing Council conduct standards in Hughson. It is calibrated to what California law actually permits for a general law city, and it provides the Council with meaningful governance tools while preserving the constitutional and statutory rights of all Council members.

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CITY OF HUGHSON

STANISLAUS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-XX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGHSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE HUGHSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 2.05, ENTITLED "CITY COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT"

RECITALS
The City Council of the City of Hughson hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, the City of Hughson is a general law city organized and operating under the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the members of the City Council are elected officials entrusted with legislative authority and public responsibilities, and are not employees of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted a Code of Conduct for Elected Officials on February 9, 2004, by Resolution No. 04-19 (the "2004 Code of Conduct"), which established behavioral guidelines for Council members in a policy document format; and WHEREAS, the 2004 Code of Conduct was adopted by resolution and is not codified in the Hughson Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the 2004 Code of Conduct, while reflective of sound aspirational principles, does not provide an enforceable governance framework, does not contain structured procedures for receiving and reviewing complaints, does not establish governance-based response measures grounded in and limited to the City's lawful authority under California law, and does not address harassment, social media, or other areas of contemporary governance concern; and

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WHEREAS, the City Council has further determined that a codified ordinance is the appropriate and more legally defensible vehicle for a Council Code of Conduct because, unlike a resolution, an ordinance requires two readings, public notice, a waiting period before it takes effect, and a higher procedural threshold to amend or repeal, thereby providing greater stability and enforceability; and
WHEREAS, the City Council intends that this Ordinance, upon taking effect, shall supersede Resolution No. 04-19 in its entirety, render it of no further force and effect as to Council member conduct, and constitute the sole and exclusive governance-based code of conduct applicable to City Council members; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that adoption of this Ordinance is reasonably necessary to promote lawful, effective, and respectful governance; to establish clear and enforceable standards of conduct applicable to Council members; to protect persons who participate in City governance from misconduct by Council members; to provide a structured and transparent framework for responding to alleged misconduct within the limits of California law; and to protect the City from legal, financial, and reputational risk; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that its authority to discipline, suspend, remove, or compel action by an elected official is strictly limited under California law, and that this Code of Conduct is adopted as a governance and risk-management framework, not as an employment policy or criminal enforcement mechanism; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to adoption of this Ordinance have been satisfied.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGHSON, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Findings.

The City Council hereby adopts the foregoing recitals as its findings in support of this Ordinance.

Section 2. Amendment to Title 2 of the Hughson Municipal Code.

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Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Hughson Municipal Code is hereby amended to add a new Chapter 2.05, entitled "City Council Code of Conduct," to read in its entirety as follows:

CHAPTER 2.05

CITY COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT
Sections:

2.05.010 Purpose and Scope

2.05.020 Definitions

2.05.030 Non-Employee Status; Limits on Authority

2.05.040 Standards of Conduct

2.05.050 Harassment and Discrimination Prohibited

2.05.060 Social Media and Electronic Communications

2.05.070 Reporting Alleged Misconduct

2.05.080 Review and Response Procedures

2.05.090 Governance-Based Measures

2.05.100 Referral to External Authorities

2.05.110 Formal Censure

2.05.120 Safeguards and Limitations

2.05.130 Relationship to Rules of Decorum

2.05.140 Acknowledgement

2.05.150 Severability
§ 2.05.010. Purpose and Scope.
(a) Purpose. The City Council of the City of Hughson adopts this Chapter to:
• Establish clear, written standards of conduct applicable to City Council members in their official capacity;

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• Protect individuals who participate in City governance, including fellow Council members, City staff, contractors, and members of the public, from misconduct by Council members;
• Provide a structured, transparent, and legally sound framework for receiving information about, reviewing, and responding to alleged Council member misconduct; • Promote accountability, public trust, and the effective functioning of City government; and
• Reduce legal, financial, and reputational risk to the City. (b) Scope. This Chapter applies to all persons serving as members of the Hughson City Council, including the Mayor, on and after the effective date of this Ordinance. (c) Governance Framework Only. This Chapter is a governance and risk-management framework. It does not create an employment relationship, impose employment discipline, create criminal liability, or establish a private right of action. Nothing in this Chapter supersedes, limits, or displaces any right, remedy, or obligation established by applicable state or federal law, including without limitation the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code §§ 12900 et seq.) and the Ralph M. Brown Act (Gov. Code §§ 54950 et seq.). (d) Prospective Application. This Chapter applies prospectively to conduct occurring on or after its effective date.
(e) Supersession. This Chapter supersedes Resolution No. 04-19 (Code of Conduct for Elected Officials, adopted February 9, 2004) in its entirety as to Council member conduct upon the effective date of this Ordinance, as further provided in Section 3 of this Ordinance. The aspirational principles reflected in the 2004 Code of Conduct remain informative as background but shall not serve as an independent basis for any governance-based measure, censure, or other consequence under this Chapter.
§ 2.05.020. Definitions.

For purposes of this Chapter, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:
"City Business" means any matter within the legislative authority, oversight responsibility, or public duties of a City Council member, including but not limited to City meetings, official proceedings, interactions with City staff or contractors, use of City resources, and actions taken in one's official capacity.

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"City Council member" means any person serving as a member of the Hughson City Council, including the Mayor.
"Complainant" means a person who submits a written complaint or report alleging Misconduct under this Chapter.
"Misconduct" means conduct by a City Council member, in connection with City Business or the exercise of official duties, that violates an applicable standard of conduct set forth in this Chapter.
"Official Capacity" means action taken or purportedly taken by a City Council member by reason of that person's status as a Council member or the Mayor. "Respondent" means a City Council member who is the subject of a complaint or review under this Chapter.
§ 2.05.030. Non-Employee Status; Limits on City Council Authority. (a) City Council members are elected officials of the City of Hughson. They are not employees of the City and are not subject to employment discipline, suspension, or termination by the City Council or any City official.
(b) The City Council's authority to respond to Misconduct by a Council member is limited to the Governance-Based Measures described in Section 2.05.090, referral to external authorities under Section 2.05.100, and formal censure under Section 2.05.110. The City Council does not have authority under California law to suspend, remove, dock the compensation of, or impose employment-style discipline upon an elected City Council member absent express statutory or constitutional authority not currently conferred on general law cities. (c) Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to create any authority not conferred by applicable law. Any provision of this Chapter that, if applied, would exceed the City's lawful authority shall be deemed inoperative to the extent of such excess.

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§ 2.05.040. Standards of Conduct.

City Council members shall conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the integrity and lawful functioning of City government. In connection with City Business or Official Capacity, City Council members shall:
(a) Comply with all applicable laws, including but not limited to the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Political Reform Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and all applicable conflict-of-interest laws;
(b) Treat all persons with dignity and respect, including fellow Council members, City staff, contractors, volunteers, and members of the public;
(c) Refrain from using the authority, platform, or resources of City office to intimidate, threaten, demean, or retaliate against any person for that person's lawful participation in City governance or protected activity;
(d) Disclose and recuse from matters in which they have a financial interest or other legally disqualifying conflict, as required by the Political Reform Act and applicable law; (e) Refrain from using City resources, including staff time, City equipment, City facilities, and City letterhead, for personal, campaign, or political purposes, except as authorized by law; (f) Refrain from making material misrepresentations of fact in connection with City Business; (g) Refrain from taking or attempting to take any action in Official Capacity that is intended to confer improper personal benefit on the Council member or another person, or to cause improper harm to any person, in connection with City Business; and (h) Conduct themselves, in Official Capacity, in a manner that does not materially obstruct or interfere with the lawful ability of City staff to carry out their duties.

Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any Council member's rights under the First Amendment, including the right to express dissent, criticize City policy, or cast votes in accordance with personal or constituent views.

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§ 2.05.050. Harassment and Discrimination Prohibited.
(a) Policy. It is the policy of the City of Hughson that all persons who interact with the City Council in connection with City Business, including fellow Council members, City employees, contractors, and members of the public, are entitled to do so in an environment free from harassment, sexual harassment, and unlawful discrimination. (b) Prohibited Conduct. No City Council member shall, in connection with City Business or in Official Capacity:
• Engage in sexual harassment, as defined under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code § 12940), toward any person in connection with City Business, regardless of whether a formal employment relationship exists between the Council member and the person affected;
• Engage in harassment on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law;
• Make unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or engage in other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature when such conduct creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive environment for the person subjected to it; or • Engage in conduct that a reasonable person would consider severely or pervasively offensive, intimidating, or hostile toward another Council member or City employee. (c) Complaints. Any person who believes they have been subjected to harassment or discrimination in violation of this section by a City Council member may file a complaint pursuant to Section 2.05.070.
(d) No Retaliation. No City Council member shall take or attempt to take any adverse action, in Official Capacity, against any person because that person filed a complaint, reported concerns, provided information, or participated in any review or proceeding under this Chapter. (e) Preservation of Other Remedies. This section does not limit, replace, or supersede any right, claim, or remedy available under state or federal law, including without limitation the right to file a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department or to pursue civil litigation. Nothing in this section creates an independent private right of action against the City. § 2.05.060. Social Media and Electronic Communications. (a) Purpose and Scope. This section establishes standards governing the use of social media and electronic communications by City Council members. It is adopted with express recognition of the complex and unsettled constitutional law applicable to public officials' social media conduct

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and with acknowledgement of the significant limits on the City's authority to regulate social media accounts that the City does not own or control. Nothing in this section shall be construed to exceed the City's lawful authority or to regulate protected speech beyond what is permitted by applicable law.
(b) Definitions. For purposes of this section:
• "City-Owned Social Media Account" means a social media account, page, or profile that is created, owned, operated, funded, and controlled by the City of Hughson as an institutional account, maintained by City staff or under City authority, and held out to the public as an official channel of City communications. A City-Owned Social Media Account does not include any account created, owned, or independently operated by an individual Council member, regardless of how that account is used or labeled. • "Council Member Social Media Account" means any social media account created, owned, and independently operated by a City Council member in their individual capacity, whether used for personal, political, or City Business-related communications, or any combination thereof. This includes any account the Council member uses to communicate about City Business but which is not a City-Owned Social Media Account as defined above.
• "Social Media" means any internet-based platform used for social networking, content sharing, or public communication, including but not limited to Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Nextdoor, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok. (c) City-Owned Social Media Accounts. To the extent the City operates City-Owned Social Media Accounts, City Council members who are authorized to post on or administer such accounts shall comply with the following standards in that capacity:
• Shall not post, share, or amplify content that constitutes harassment, sexual harassment, threats, or unlawful discrimination toward any identifiable individual in violation of Section 2.05.050;
• Shall not disclose nonpublic, confidential, or legally privileged City information, including closed session communications; and
• Shall not use City-Owned Social Media Accounts for personal campaign or political purposes unrelated to City Business, except as permitted by applicable law. (d) Council Member Social Media Accounts, Conduct Standards. A Council member’s independently owned and operated social media account is not subject to City ownership, City control, or City regulation as a City asset. The City's authority to regulate a Council member's conduct on such an account is therefore significantly limited by the First Amendment. The following standards apply only to the narrow extent consistent with the City's lawful governance authority:

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• A Council member shall not use a Council Member Social Media Account to post, share, or amplify content that constitutes sexual harassment or other unlawful harassment toward a City employee, fellow Council member, or other person in connection with City Business, in violation of Section 2.05.050 of this Chapter. This standard applies based on the independently unlawful nature of the underlying conduct, not based on the medium through which it occurs.
• A Council member shall not use a Council Member Social Media Account to disclose nonpublic, confidential, or legally privileged City information, including closed session communications, in violation of Sections 2.05.040(f) or 2.05.040(g). This standard applies because the obligation to protect confidential City information arises from the member's official duties, not from the platform used.
(e) What This Section Does Not Regulate. To avoid any ambiguity, this section does not:
• Require or prohibit any Council member from creating, maintaining, or using any social media account;
• Regulate the content, tone, or viewpoint of any Council member's personal or political speech on any account the Council member owns and controls; • Require any Council member to allow public access to, or prohibit any Council member from managing, a Council Member Social Media Account, including decisions about blocking, muting, or restricting other users, except as may be required by applicable law independent of this Chapter;
• Impose any obligation based solely on the label, title, or appearance of a Council Member Social Media Account; or
• Purport to determine or establish that any particular Council Member Social Media Account constitutes a public forum or is subject to First Amendment constraints as against third parties. That question is governed by applicable constitutional law and is not within the City's authority to resolve by ordinance.
(f) The State Action Question. Whether a Council member's social media conduct on a personally-owned account constitutes state action subject to First Amendment constraints as to third parties is a fact-specific legal question governed by federal constitutional law, as addressed by the United States Supreme Court. That determination is made by courts, not by the City.

Nothing in this section shall be construed as a City determination that any Council member's account does or does not constitute state action for purposes of any constitutional claim. (g) Public Records Notice. Council members are advised that communications made or received in connection with City Business, including communications through social media or personal electronic devices, may constitute public records subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act (Gov. Code § 7920 et seq.). Council members should consult the City Attorney regarding public records obligations as applied to their specific communications.

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§ 2.05.070. Reporting Alleged Misconduct.
(a) Submission of Complaints. Any person may submit a written complaint alleging that a City Council member has engaged in conduct in violation of this Chapter. Complaints shall be submitted to the City Clerk.
(b) Contents of Complaint. A complaint should, to the extent reasonably practicable, include:
• The name of the Complainant and contact information;
• The name of the Respondent;
• A description of the conduct alleged, including dates, locations, and persons present, to the extent known;
• Any supporting documentation or evidence the Complainant wishes to submit; and • A statement describing the impact of the alleged conduct on City Business, City governance, or the Complainant's ability to participate in City governance. (c) Anonymous Complaints. Anonymous complaints may be accepted and considered, but the City's ability to investigate or respond may be limited by the absence of identifying information. (d) Routing.

The City Clerk shall promptly transmit complaints received under this section to the City Attorney and the City Manager. If the complaint involves the City Manager, the Clerk shall transmit to the City Attorney only. If the complaint involves the City Attorney, the Clerk shall transmit to the full City Council.
(e) Preservation. The City Clerk shall preserve all complaints and related records received under this Chapter in accordance with the City's document retention schedule and applicable law. § 2.05.080. Review and Response Procedures.
(a) City Attorney Review. Upon receipt of a complaint under Section 2.05.070, the City Attorney shall conduct a preliminary review to determine whether the complaint, if true, would constitute Misconduct under this Chapter, and whether the matter falls within the scope of this Chapter.
(b) Preliminary Findings. The City Attorney shall prepare a written summary of the complaint and the City Attorney's preliminary assessment and transmit it to the City Council (in closed session where authorized by law) within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt.

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(c) Notice to Respondent. Upon determination that a complaint is within scope, the City Attorney shall provide written notice to the Respondent that a complaint has been submitted, a general description of the nature of the concern, and an opportunity to respond in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days.
(d) Council Consideration. The City Council shall consider the complaint, the City Attorney's summary, and the Respondent's written response (if any) in closed session to the extent permitted by the Brown Act. The City Council shall then determine, by majority vote of the members present (excluding the Respondent if the Council determines recusal is appropriate), whether to:
• Take no further action;
• Issue a written finding that Misconduct has not been substantiated; • Issue a written administrative admonition;
• Refer the matter to an external authority pursuant to Section 2.05.100; or • Proceed to formal censure pursuant to Section 2.05.110. (e) Independent Investigator. The City Council may, by majority vote, authorize the City Attorney to retain an independent investigator or outside counsel to conduct a more detailed inquiry where the Council determines an independent review is warranted. Any investigation shall be conducted on a voluntary and non-coercive basis as to elected officials, consistent with applicable law.
(f) Timeline. The City Council should endeavor to complete review under this section within ninety (90) days of receipt of a complaint, except where the matter has been referred to an external authority or where an independent investigation is underway. (g) Closed Session. To the extent permitted by the Ralph M. Brown Act (Gov. Code § 54957), the City Council may discuss matters involving individual Council members in closed session.

The City Attorney shall advise the Council on the availability and scope of closed session for each matter as it arises.
§ 2.05.090. Governance-Based Measures.

The following governance-based measures are available to the City Council upon a finding of Misconduct under Section 2.05.080, subject to the limitations in Section 2.05.030:
(a) Written Administrative Admonition. The City Council may issue a written administrative admonition to a Council member, setting forth the conduct found to constitute Misconduct, the

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Council's expectations going forward, and any corrective actions recommended. An administrative admonition is not a legal sanction.
(b) Required Training. The City Council may require a Council member to complete specified training, including harassment prevention training, ethics training, or Brown Act training, as a condition of continued participation in City Business, to the extent such a requirement is lawful.

The City Attorney shall confirm the legal basis for any such requirement before imposition. (c) Removal from Committee Assignments. The City Council may, by majority vote, remove a Council member from a Council committee, subcommittee, or advisory board assignment to which that member was appointed by the Council. This authority does not extend to elected positions or to assignments established by state law.
(d) Limitation on City Resource Use. The City Council may, by majority vote, restrict a Council member's access to City resources, facilities, or staff support above the minimum necessary for the Council member to fulfill statutory duties, where the Council member has engaged in Misconduct involving the misuse of such resources.
(e) Progression. Governance-based measures need not be imposed in any particular order. The City Council shall select measures proportionate to the nature and severity of the Misconduct, the risk to City governance, and the record established. § 2.05.100. Referral to External Authorities.

The City Council may, by majority vote, refer alleged Misconduct by a Council member to any of the following external authorities as appropriate:
• The Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office, where the alleged Misconduct may constitute a criminal offense;
• The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), where the alleged Misconduct may involve a violation of the Political Reform Act; • The California Civil Rights Department (formerly the Department of Fair Employment and Housing), where the alleged Misconduct may constitute harassment, discrimination, or retaliation in violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act; • The State Controller's Office or other applicable agency, where the alleged Misconduct involves misuse of public funds; or
• Any other federal, state, or local authority with jurisdiction over the alleged conduct.

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Referral to an external authority does not preclude the City Council from simultaneously imposing Governance-Based Measures or formal censure within its lawful authority. § 2.05.110. Formal Censure.
(a) Authority. The City Council may formally censure a Council member by majority vote of the members present at a duly noticed public meeting. Formal censure is an expressive, governancebased measure. It carries no legal consequence, does not impose any disability, and does not compel any action by the censured member.
(b) Procedure.
• A motion to censure may be introduced by any Council member. The motion shall identify the specific conduct alleged to constitute Misconduct and the provision of this Chapter alleged to have been violated.
• Prior to a vote, the Respondent shall be provided written notice of the proposed censure and the specific conduct at issue at least fourteen (14) days before the meeting at which the vote will be taken, except in cases of urgent necessity as determined by the City Attorney.
• The Respondent shall be afforded an opportunity to address the Council at the meeting, subject to applicable time limits.
• The vote on censure shall be conducted at a public meeting, by roll call, and the result shall be recorded in the minutes.
(c) Contents of Censure Resolution. A resolution of censure shall set forth: the specific conduct found by the Council to constitute Misconduct; the provision(s) of this Chapter violated; the Council's findings; and, if applicable, any corrective actions requested of the Respondent. (d) First Amendment. The City Council recognizes that censure involves expressive conduct by the Council as a body and implicates First Amendment interests of the Respondent. A resolution of censure shall not be used to punish protected political speech, lawful dissent, or the casting of votes in accordance with a Council member's judgment.
§ 2.05.120. Safeguards and Limitations.
(a) No Retaliation. No City Council member shall take or attempt to take any adverse action, in Official Capacity, against any person for filing a good-faith complaint, reporting concerns, providing information, or participating in any review or proceeding under this Chapter.

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(b) Good Faith Requirement. Complaints submitted under this Chapter should be made in good faith and to the best of the Complainant's knowledge. Submission of a complaint known to be materially false may itself constitute Misconduct under Section 2.05.040(f). (c) No Prejudgment. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to require or permit any Council member to prejudge any complaint or to take any action premised on a finding of Misconduct before the procedures in Section 2.05.080 have been followed. (d) Due Process. Prior to the imposition of any Governance-Based Measure or formal censure, the Respondent shall be afforded notice and an opportunity to be heard as described in this Chapter.
(e) Conflict of Interest in Proceedings. A Council member who is the subject of a complaint under this Chapter shall not participate in any vote on that complaint, except that the Council member may address the Council during the public comment period applicable to the matter. (f) No Private Right of Action. Nothing in this Chapter creates a private right of action against the City, any City official, or any City Council member. This Chapter does not limit any right of action arising under applicable state or federal law.
§ 2.05.130. Relationship to Rules of Decorum.

Nothing in this Chapter limits the authority of the presiding officer to maintain order and decorum during City Council meetings pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Hughson Municipal Code and state law. Rules of decorum applicable to members of the public remain fully in effect and are not modified by this Chapter.

As applied to City Council members, the standards of conduct and response procedures in this Chapter govern Misconduct occurring inside or outside City Council meetings and supplement, and where applicable supersede, decorum provisions addressing Council member conduct during meetings.
§ 2.05.140. Acknowledgement.

Within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this Ordinance, and within thirty (30) days of assuming office following any election or appointment, each City Council member shall execute a written acknowledgement confirming receipt of, understanding of, and responsibility to comply

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with this Chapter. Executed acknowledgements shall be filed with the City Clerk and maintained as public records.

Failure to execute an acknowledgement does not relieve a Council member of the obligations of this Chapter.
§ 2.05.150. Severability.

If any provision of this Chapter, or its application to any person or circumstance, is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions or applications. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Chapter and each provision thereof irrespective of the invalidity of any other provision.

Section 3. Supersession of Resolution No. 04-19.

Upon the effective date of this Ordinance, Resolution No. 04-19 (City of Hughson Code of Conduct for Elected Officials, adopted February 9, 2004) is hereby superseded in its entirety and shall be of no further force or effect as to the conduct of City Council members. To the extent any provision of Resolution No. 04-19 relates to the conduct of City staff, members of the public, or other non-Council participants at City meetings, that provision is not affected by this Ordinance and remains in effect only to the extent it is otherwise supported by applicable law or separate City policy.

From and after the effective date of this Ordinance, Chapter 2.05 of the Hughson Municipal Code shall constitute the sole and exclusive codified governance-based code of conduct applicable to City Council members. No provision of Resolution No. 04-19 shall be used as an independent basis for imposing any governance-based measure on a Council member, censure, admonition, or other consequence governed by this Chapter.

Section 4. California Environmental Quality Act.

The City Council finds that adoption of this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), in that it can be seen with certainty that adoption of governance standards for elected officials has no possibility of a significant effect on the physical environment.

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Section 5. Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption, as provided in California Government Code Section 36937.

Section 6. Certification and Publication.

The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause it to be published or summarized in a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Hughson, as required by California Government Code Section 36933.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Hughson, California, at a regular meeting held on the ___ day of ______________, 20___, by the following vote:

AYES: _______________________________________________
NOES: _______________________________________________
ABSENT: _______________________________________________ ABSTAIN: _______________________________________________ _________________________________
Mayor, City of Hughson
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk, City of Hughson
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
City Attorney, City of Hughson

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EXHIBIT A

CITY COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT AND UNDERSTANDING

CITY OF HUGHSON
I, _________________________________, a member of the Hughson City Council, acknowledge that:
• I have received and read Chapter 2.05 of the Hughson Municipal Code (City Council Code of Conduct);
• I understand the standards of conduct applicable to City Council members set forth therein;
• I understand that this Chapter establishes governance-based standards and procedures and does not create an employment relationship or constitute employment discipline; • I understand the limits of the City Council's authority under California law regarding elected officials; and
• I agree to conduct myself in my official capacity in a manner consistent with the standards set forth in Chapter 2.05.

I understand that this acknowledgement does not constitute a waiver of any legal right or remedy available to me under applicable law.

Signature: ___________________________ Date: _______________ Printed Name: ________________________
Title: ________________________________
Filed with City Clerk: ________________

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