City Council Minutes May 26, 2026
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HUGHSON CITY COUNCIL
City of Hughson
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Hughson City Hall - 7018 Pine Street Hughson, California TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 - 6:00 P.M.
Teleconference Location in accordance with Govt. Code Section 54953(b) 1503 Macdonald Ave, Suite A
Richmond CA, 94801
Suite 208
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor George Carr
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor George Carr
Mayor Pro Tem Randy Crooker
Councilmember Julie Ann Strain
Councilmember Alan McFadon
Councilmember Susana Vasquez (Via Teleconference Location) Staff Present: Dominique Romo, City Manager
City Attorne
tim elmer, Director ofFinance and Admin services
Carla Jauregui, Community Development Director
Brock Dias, Chief of Police Services
Sanjay Prasad, Deputy with Police Services
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor George Carr
INVOCATION: Hughson Ministerial Association
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1. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR (No Action Can Be Taken):
Jamie Ellak, Nama's Kitchen, addressed the Council regarding her plans to open a café on Hughson Avenue. She requested an exemption from the grease trap requirement and mentioned plans for a small fence and outdoor seating area in front of the proposed location. She asked that these items be placed on a future Council agenda for discussion. Ms. Ellak also noted that the City of Waterford offers a small business grant program.
2. PRESENTATIONS:
2.1: Recognition of Stanislaus Sheriff's Office Deputy Sanjay Prasad as Hughson's Deputy of the Year.
Mayor Carr announced the item, and Chief Dias presented the award to Deputy Prasad, highlighting Deputy Prasad's achievements and dedicated service, for which the award was earned.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
acted upon by roll call vote
3.1: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 11, 2026.
3.2: Approve the Warrants.
3.3: Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-02, adding Chapter 2.05 to the HMC - The Code of Conduct for Elected Officials.
STRAIN/CROOKER 5-0 motion passes unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.1: Consider and Provide Direction Regarding the Naming of the Play Area at Euclid Park in Memory of Dinella "Danee" Madrigal.
Director Jauregui presented the staff report on the item. The Council deliberated and provided feedback to the applicant, including additional options for the applicant to explore.
The item was continued to a future meeting to allow time for that review.
No Council action was taken.
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5. PUBLIC HEARING:
5.1: Consideration of a Continuance of the Public Hearing on a Resolution approving an Updated User Fee Schedule to the June 8, 2026, meeting.
City Manager Romo presented the item and advised that it will be brought back at the next meeting.
Mayor Carr opened the Public Hearing and adjourned the public hearing to the June 8, 2026 meeting.
No Council action was taken.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Pro Tem Crooker assumed the Chair for Agenda items 6.1 and 6.2.
Mayor Carr was recused from participation in deliberations or voting on Agenda Items 6.1 and 6.2.
Mayor Carr moved to the gallery (audience seating).
Councilmember Vasquez confirmed recusing herself from deliberations and the vote on Agenda Items
6.1 and 6.2 based on her role as the complainant in the underlying investigation.
Mayor Pro Tem Crooker advised both recused council members that they may address the Council during public comment on Agenda Items 6.1 and 6.2 before deliberations begin.
6.1: Consideration Resolution No. 2026-11 Formally Censuring Mayor George Carr for Conduct Inconsistent with the City's Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Mayor Pro Tem Crooker called this item and City Attorney Pinasco presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Crooker opened for Public Comment.
Mayor Carr provided public comment by reading a statement in response to Agenda Item 6.1.
Councilmember Vasquez provided public comment in response to Agenda Item 6.1 and Mayor Carr's statement.
Mayor Pro Tem Crooker closed Public Comment.
Council deliberated on this item with the City Attorney.
MCFADON/STRAIN 3-0 (VASQUEZ/CARR - Recused) motion passes unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2026-11, formally Censuring Mayor George Carr for Conduct Inconsistent with the City's Code of Conduct for Elected Officials.
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6.2: Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-12, Appointing Replacement Members to Council Committee and Board Seats.
Mayor Pro Tem Crooker called this item and City Attorney Pinasco presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Crooker opened for Public Comment. He then closed public comment, as no comments were provided.
STRAIN/CROOKER 3-0 (VASQUEZ/CARR - Recused) motion passes to adopt Resolution No. 2026-12, Appointing Replacement Members to Council Committee and Board Seats held by Mayor Carr.
1. 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 Council on the City applying for grant monies for water projects through Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil's office.
8.2: Council Comments:
Councilmember McFadon updated Council on his attendance at three different Memorial Day ceremonies.
Councilmember Strain updated Council on her attendance at the Leadership Breakfast.
Mayor Carr updated Council on his attendance at the HHW event and the Memorial Day ceremonies.
City Attorney Pinasco adjourned the Council into Closed Session at 7:12 PM.
9. CLOSED SESSION:
9.1: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: Dominique Romo, City Manager Employee Organization: Operating Engineers Local Union 3 The Council returned from Closed Session at 7:49 PM. All members of Council were present during the duration of the session. No reportable action was taken. 4 1916506-1
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10. ADJOURNMENT:
CROOKER/STRAIN 5-0 motion passes unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 PM.
APPROVED:
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GEORGE CARR, Mayor
ATTEST:
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DOMINIQUE ROMO, City Manager
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