City Council Minutes May 11, 2026
MINUTES
HUGHSON CITY COUNCIL
City of Hughson
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hughson City Hall - 7018 Pine Street Hughson, California MONDAY, MAY 11, 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
Staff Present: Dominique Romo, City Manager
Andy Pinasco, City Attorney
Kim Weimer, Director of Finance and Admin Services
Carla Jauregui, Community Development Director
Jose Vasquez, Public Works Superintendent
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor George Carr
INVOCATION: Hughson Ministerial Association
1. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR (No Action Can Be Taken):
Kathryn Casey, independent reporter and editor of the Hughson Chronicle, provided the background and history of Mid-Valley Publications, one of the longest running publishers of local newspapers in 1 City Council Minutes May 11, 2026
Ethan Hunt, Representative from Tom McClintock's Office introduced himself to Council and reviewed the services offered to their constituents by their office.
2. PRESENTATIONS:
2.1: Certificate of Recognition to Yzabella "Baya" Austin Mayor Carr presented a Certificate of Recognition to Yzabella "Baya" Austin. Coach La Rosa spoke to Council about Baya's accomplishments.
2.2: Proclaim May 17-23, 2026, as Public Works Week
Mayor Carr presented the Proclamation to Jose Vasquez, on behalf of the City's Public Works team. ml CONSENT CALENDAR:
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3.1: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 27, 2026.
3.2: Approve the Warrants.
3.3: Approve the Treasurer's Report for Month Ended in March 2026.
3.4: Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-01, Amending Municipal Code Section 10.40.020 Relating to Exceptions to Speed Limits.
3.5: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-09, Approving the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Agreements with Stanislaus County and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements.
3.6: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-10, in concurrence with Stanislaus Urban County and the Stanislaus HOME Consortium Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and support of submission to the HUD.
STRAIN/CROOKER (4-0-1 VASQUEZ- ABSENT) motion passed to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
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4.1: Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-02, adding Chapter 2.05 to the HMC - The Code of Conduct for Elected Officials.
City Attorney Pinasco presented the staff report on this item.
MCFADON/STRAIN (4-0-1 VASQUEZ-ABSENT) motion passed to Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-02, adding Chapter 2.05 to the HMC - The Code of Conduct for Elected Officials.
5. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS:
6.1: Accept the City of Hughson's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Audited Financial Report.
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Weimer presented the staff report on this item.
CROOKER/STRAIN (4-0-1 VASQUEZ-ABSENT) motion passed to Accept the City of Hughson's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Audited Financial Report.
7. CORRESPONDENCE: None.
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 Romo updated the Council on her recent participation in several community and interagency activities, including Senior Interviews at Hughson High School, the Bike Rodeo, SASA, the Historical Society, and the annual full-board meeting between the City, School District, and Fire District boards.
Community Development Director Jauregui provided an update to the Council on Well No. 9 and recent economic activity downtown. She reported that two new businesses are opening, including Nama's Kitchen, as well as a proposed Event Center that is scheduled to go before the Planning Commission in June for a Conditional Use Permit.
8.2: Council Comments:
Councilmember McFadon updated the Council on his recent participation in several community and City-related activities, including the Bike Rodeo event, Senior Interviews, the Police Memorial at Lakewood Cemetery, the Budget and Finance Subcommittee, and Fire's Annual Chicken BBQ. 3 City Council Minutes May 11, 2026
Councilmember Strain updated the Council on her recent participation in several community and City-related activities, including Senior Interviews, the State of the District, a Mentoring Party, and Fire's Annual Chicken BBQ.
Mayor Pro Tem Crooker updated the Council on his recent participation in the annual full board meeting between the City, School District, and Fire District boards. He thanked staff on the Audit.
Mayor Carr updated the Council on his recent participation in several community and City-related activities, including the Bike Rodeo event, the Police Memorial at Lakewood Cemetery, the Budget and Finance Subcommittee, the State of the District, and Fire's Annual Chicken BBQ. He also shared that police services will be meeting with schools on-site to conduct an Active Shooter training in July.
Mayor Carr adjourned the meeting into Closed Session at 6:41 PM.
9. CLOSED SESSION:
9.1: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: Dominique Romo, City Manager Employee Organization: Operating Engineers Local Union 3
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
The City Council returned from Closed Session at 8:11pm. All Council present for the meeting were also present for Item 9.1. Direction was given to the City Manager.
Mayor Carr recused himself from Item 9.2. No reportable action was taken on this item.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
CROOKER/STRAIN (4-0-1 VASQUEZ-ABSENT) motion passed to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 PM.
APPROVED:
GEORGE CARR, Mayor
ATTEST:
Domine eRmo
DOMINIQUE ROMO, City Manager
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