Agenda packet — Hughson City Council, June 22, 2026

City Council Agenda June 22, 2026
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City of Hughson

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hughson City Hall – 7018 Pine Street Hughson, California MONDAY, JUNE 22, 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: Proclamation Designating July as Parks and Recreation Month.

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 June 8, 2026.

3.2: Approve the Warrants.

3.3: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-15, approving the FY 2026-2027 Senate Bill 1, Road Repair and Accountability Act, Local Streets and Roads Annual Reporting Program Project List.

3.4: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-16, setting the Appropriation Limit (Gann Limit) for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

3.5: Approve the Stanislaus Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Joint Powers Agreement and Authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement with a term of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029 inclusive of any edits by the City Attorney.

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE

5. PUBLIC HEARING:

5.1: Receive an AB 2561 Presentation on Hughson’s Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

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6. NEW BUSINESS:

6.1: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-17, approving the City of Hughson’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 Final Budget and Amending the City’s Contingency Reserve Fund Policy.

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
Director of Finance
Community Development Director
Police Services
City Attorney

8.2: Council Comments:

9. CLOSED SESSION:

9.1: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager

10. ADJOURNMENT:

The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, July 13, 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 to be in English, notice is hereby given that all proceedings before the City of Hughson City Council shall be in English and

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
Date: June 19, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM
Name: Dominique Romo Title: City Manager

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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:

July 3 • City Hall Closed in Observance of Independence Day (July 4) July 4 • Independence Day
July 10 • Park After Dark Movie Night, Rolland C. Starn Park, 6:00PM-9:00PM July 13 • City Council Meeting, City Council Chambers, 6:00 PM July 14 • Parks, Recreation and Entertainment Commission Meeting, City Council Chambers, 6:00PM
July 17 • Park After Dark Color Run, Rolland C. Starn Park, 6:00PM-9:00PM July 21 • Planning Commission Meeting, City Council Chambers, 6:00PM July 24 • Park After Dark Water Play, Rolland C. Starn Park, 6:00PM-9:00PM July 27 • City Council Meeting, City Council Chambers, 6:00 PM July 31 • Park After Dark Glow Mania Roller-skating, Rolland C. Starn Park, 6:00PM9:00PM

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Meeting Date: June 22, 2026
Subject: Designate July as Park and Recreation Month
Presented By: George Carr, Mayor
Recommended Council Action:

Designate July as Park and Recreation Month.

Overview:

This year the National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) Park and Recreation Month highlights “The Power Of…” — the power of parks and recreation, play, nature, community, belonging, well-being, and the people who make these experiences possible.

Throughout Park and Recreation Month, the NRPA encourages agencies to celebrate the ways parks and recreation reveal the power of what connects us:
• The Power Of Connection: Parks and recreation provide spaces where relationships grow, cultures meet and communities bond.
• The Power Of Play: From playgrounds to programs to youth sports, play fuels creativity, joy and lifelong learning.
• The Power Of Community: Public spaces offer room for everyone to gather, celebrate and heal.
• The Power Of Nature: Access to nature restores, inspires, and improves quality of life.
• The Power Of Belonging: Welcoming parks and programs provide spaces where everyone feels valued.
• The Power Of Well-Being: Parks and recreation advance health, resilience and shared community benefits.

In celebration of July as Park and Recreation month, the City Park After Dark Series will be hosting an event at Rolland C. Starn Park every Friday evening in July, starting July 10th.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.1
SECTION 2: PRESENTATIONS

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Proclamation

Designation of July as Park and Recreation Month
WHEREAS parks and recreation is an integral part of communities throughout this country, including the City of Hughson; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation promote health and wellness, improving the physical and mental health of people who live near parks; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation promote time spent in nature, which positively impacts mental health by increasing cognitive performance and well-being, and alleviating illnesses such as depression, attention deficit disorders, and Alzheimers; and
WHEREAS park and recreation programming and education activities, such as out of-school time programming, youth sports and environmental education, are critical to childhood development; and WHEREAS parks and recreation increase a community’s economic prosperity through increased property values, expansion of the local tax base, increased tourism, the attraction and retention of businesses, and crime reduction; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation are fundamental to the environmental well-being of our community; and WHEREAS parks and recreation are essential and adaptable infrastructure that makes our communities resilient in the face of natural disasters and climate change; and WHEREAS our parks and natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of our community and provide a place for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate outdoors; and WHEREAS the City of Hughson recognizes the benefits derived from parks and recreation resources.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council that July is recognized as Park and Recreation Month in the City of Hughson.
______________________________

GEORGE CARR

MAYOR OF THE CITY OF HUGHSON
June 22, 2026

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1
SECTION 3: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: June 22, 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 June 8, 2026.

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City Council Minutes June 8, 2026
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City of Hughson

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hughson City Hall – 7018 Pine Street Hughson, California MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 - 6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor George Carr
ROLL CALL:

Present: Mayor George Carr
Councilmember Julie Ann Strain
Councilmember Alan McFadon
Councilmember Susana Vasquez

Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Randy Crooker
Staff Present: Dominique Romo, City Manager
Andy Pinasco, City Attorney
Kim Weimer, Director of Finance and Admin Services
Carla C. Jauregui, Community Development Director
Brock Dias, Chief of Police Services
INVOCATION: Hughson Ministerial Association

1. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR (No Action Can Be Taken): NONE

2. PRESENTATIONS: NONE

3. CONSENT CALENDAR:

FLAG SALUTE: Mayor George Carr

MINUTES

HUGHSON CITY COUNCIL

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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 Special Meeting of May 26, 2026.

3.2: Approve the Warrants.

3.3: Approve the Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ended of April 2026.

3.4: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-13, Calling and Giving Notice of the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain City officers, and requesting that the election be consolidated with Stanislaus County in accordance with State law.

MCFADON/STRAIN 4-0-1 (CROOKER-Absent) motion passes to unanimously approve Consent Calendar Items 3.1 through 3.4 as presented.

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE

5. PUBLIC HEARING:

5.1: Consider Resolution No. 2026-14, approving an Updated User Fee Schedule. (Continued from the May 26, 2026, meeting)
Tony Thrasher with Willdan Financial Services provided a presentation on this item, answered questions of Council, and the Council then deliberated on this item.

Kathryn Casey inquired about some of the fees presented to Council.

Council deliberated further on this item.

STRAIN/MCFADON 4-0-1 (CROOKER-Absent) motion passes to unanimously approve Resolution No. 2026-14, approving an Updated User Fee Schedule effective September 1, 2026.

6. NEW BUSINESS: NONE

7. CORRESPONDENCE: NONE

8. COMMENTS:

8.1: Staff Reports and Comments:

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City Manager Romo announced the Notice of Election and advised that the 2+2 City/Fire District meeting for June was canceled.

Community Development Director Jauregui updated Council of the Park After Dark Series scheduled for Fridays in July.

8.2: Council Comments:

Councilmember McFadon updated Council on his attendance at the Legion Pancake Breakfast and the Cal Cities Finance training.

Councilmember Strain thanked Public Works staff for their hard work and responsiveness in addressing fallen trees in the roadway following recent weather events.

Mayor Carr updated the Council on his attendance at the Legion Pancake Breakfast. He then reminded the community to stay safe and hydrated during the upcoming period of increased temperatures and noted that Gilton provides a free service to residents for replacing cart lids on refuse containers, as well as cleaning the containers upon request.

Closed Session was canceled.

9. CLOSED SESSION:

9.1: 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
Council did not adjourn into closed session.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

MCFADON/STRAIN 4-0-1 (CROOKER-Absent) motion passes to unanimously adjourn the meeting at 6:44 PM.

APPROVED:
_______________________________
GEORGE CARR, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
DOMINIQUE ROMO, City Manager

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Meeting Date: June 22, 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 June 2, 2026, through June 16, 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: 06/02/2026 - 06/16/2026
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
01603 Amazon Capital Services, Inc. 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 399.53 60910 13JP-XKJP-CVRL Invoice 05/28/2026 Office Supplies - Floor Mats 0.00 52.85 17LC-7W1W-RW… Invoice 06/03/2026 Office Supplies - Deposit Slips 0.00 60.26 1RK6-THTV-GLTP Invoice 04/29/2026 APS UPS well #3 0.00 174.75 1WRK-9QD9-DT9G Invoice 05/28/2026 Office Supplies - Memo Pad 0.00 9.21 1WRK-9QD9-HD… Invoice 05/28/2026 Office Supplies - Floor Mats 0.00 102.46 02104 Autrey's Sweeping LLC 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 5,400.00 60911 48974 Invoice 04/26/2026 Sweeping Services - April 2026 0.00 2,700.00 49018 Invoice 05/27/2026 Sweeping Service May 2026 0.00 2,700.00 00109 BADGER METER, INC 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 2,777.73 60912 80236448 Invoice 05/28/2026 badger meter Blanket PO 0.00 2,230.73 80236448. Invoice 05/28/2026 badger meter service (May) 0.00 547.00 02146 Billie Duarte 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 100.00 60913 INV0016019 Invoice 05/21/2026 Damage Deposit - Duarte 0.00 100.00 02046 Clayton K. Casey MD Inc. A Professional Medical Corp. 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 147.00 60914 EM002927 Invoice 06/01/2026 Pre-Placement Physical Acevedo Avila 0.00 147.00 00462 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 674.26 60915 30309883 Invoice 05/15/2026 Ranger Pro WWTP 0.00 674.26 00464 EZ NETWORK SYSTEMS, INC. 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 3,606.66 60916 TS48107 Invoice 05/26/2026 WWTP IT 0.00 1,176.28
TS48107. Invoice 05/26/2026 WWTP IT blanket 0.00 599.61 TS48531 Invoice 05/26/2026 WWTP IT blanket 0.00 1,830.77 00475 FGL ENVIRONMENTAL 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 134.00 60917 636766A Invoice 05/02/2026 DW FGL Blanket PO 0.00 134.00 00523 GEORGE REED, INC 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 146.39 60918 100397819 Invoice 05/07/2026 steeple chase asphalt 0.00 146.39 02072 GoTo Technologies USA, LLC 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 436.44 60919 IN95AA1926628 Invoice 06/01/2026 Phones - June 0.00 436.44 00548 GRAYBAR 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 782.19 60920
9353099227 Invoice 05/08/2026 lighting supplies 0.00 492.63 9353206546 Invoice 05/18/2026 lighting supplies 0.00 289.56 02144 Hughson Chevron Inc. 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 177.06 60921 3380 Invoice 05/14/2026 Diesel 0.00 177.06
00638 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL CO 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 2,282.33 60922 PI-092312 Invoice 05/09/2026 generator blanket PO 0.00 2,224.82 PI-092312. Invoice 05/09/2026 Fox rd generator repair 0.00 57.51 00611 Mid Valley Publications 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 271.95 60923 358412 Invoice 05/14/2026 LEGAL 0.00 103.60
358485 Invoice 05/28/2026 Legal #18867 0.00 168.35
00824 NEUMILLER & BEARDSLEE 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 32,104.00 60924 357747 Invoice 04/08/2026 LEGAL SERVICES Personnel Matters throu… 0.00 6,045.00 357748 Invoice 04/08/2026 LEGAL SERVICES General Admin through 0… 0.00 4,517.50 358122 Invoice 05/06/2026 LEGAL SERVICES Personnel Matters throu… 0.00 6,207.50

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Check Report Date Range: 06/02/2026 - 06/16/2026
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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 358123 Invoice 05/06/2026 LEGAL SERVICES General Admin through 0… 0.00 6,331.50 358470 Invoice 05/27/2026 LEGAL SERVICES Personnel Matters throu… 0.00 2,470.00 358471 Invoice 05/27/2026 LEGAL SERVICES General Admin through 0… 0.00 6,532.50 00837 NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 4,505.37 60925 341199 Invoice 05/26/2026 northstar Blanket PO 0.00 626.13 341200 Invoice 05/26/2026 northstar Blanket PO 0.00 3,879.24 02079 PACE Supply Corp 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 536.14 60926 0511403945 Invoice 05/15/2026 pace supply blanket PO 0.00 536.14 01884 PACIFIC STORAGE COMPANY 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 93.20 60927 2232998 Invoice 05/31/2026 RECORDS STORAGE May 2026 0.00 93.20 00879 PG & E 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 163.19 60928
INV0016020 Invoice 05/24/2026 UTILITIES 0.00 163.19
01943 Quality Service, Inc. 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 11,413.39 60929 38156 Invoice 05/22/2026 QSI annual meter cals 0.00 10,648.39 38667 Invoice 06/03/2026 2025 QSI drought reports 0.00 765.00 02097 REV Capital 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 3,526.56 60930 394 Invoice 05/26/2026 Extra Help - PW WK 05/23/2026 0.00 1,959.20 401 Invoice 06/02/2026 Extra Help - PW WK 05/30/2026 0.00 1,567.36 01607 Scott N. Kivel 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 2,331.06 60931 INV0016022 Invoice 04/08/2026 CalPERS Issues through 03/31/2026 0.00 1,215.00 INV0016026 Invoice 03/12/2026 CalPERS Issues through 02/28/2026 0.00 1,116.06 01040 STANISLAUS COUNTY SHERIFF 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 150,243.78 60932 2526-53 Invoice 05/14/2026 Law Enforcement Services Apr 2026 0.00 150,243.78 02145 Theresa Becchetti 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 100.00 60933 INV0016018 Invoice 06/01/2026 Damage Deposit - Becchetti 0.00 100.00 02078 UniFirst Corporation 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 620.12 60934 2360245262 Invoice 04/27/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 24.11 2360245264 Invoice 04/27/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 79.96 2360245428 Invoice 04/27/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 111.66 2360247168 Invoice 05/04/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 24.11 2360247173 Invoice 05/04/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 79.96 2360247316 Invoice 05/04/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 68.59 2360248797 Invoice 05/11/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 24.11 2360248799 Invoice 05/11/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 78.07 2360248802 Invoice 05/11/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 129.55 01161 UNITED RENTALS 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 1,798.01 60935 261579754-001 Invoice 04/29/2026 barricades for HFNF 0.00 1,798.01 01171 URBAN FUTURES INCORP 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 2,300.00 60936 CD-2025-064 Invoice 04/16/2026 Continuing Disclosure& Compliance Svs - F… 0.00 2,300.00 01176 USA BLUE BOOK 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 3,330.61 60937 INV01039312 Invoice 06/03/2026 USA blue book DW Blanket PO 0.00 1,099.76 INV01049954 Invoice 06/03/2026 USA blue book DW Blanket PO 0.00 2,230.85 01192 VISION SERVICE PLAN 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 616.31 60938 825251319 Invoice 06/01/2026 MEDICAL INSURANCE WITHHELD- JUNE 0.00 616.31 01947 Waterford Irrigation Supply, Inc 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 10.31 60939 230210 Invoice 04/27/2026 pvc parts 0.00 10.31
01220 WESTURF INC. 06/04/2026 Regular 0.00 91.46 60940
1061503 Invoice 05/05/2026 small bark for LL'ds 0.00 91.46

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Check Report Date Range: 06/02/2026 - 06/16/2026
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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 01115 THE HOME DEPOT CRC 06/08/2026 Regular 0.00 1,310.43 60941 6014771 Invoice 05/20/2026 tools 0.00 561.13
7522501 Invoice 04/29/2026 home depot Blanket PO Utilities 0.00 573.02 8010934 Invoice 05/28/2026 sewer repairs 0.00 176.28
Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Discount
Payment
Payment Type Count
Bank Code Payable Bank Summary
Bank Drafts
EFT's
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0 0
0 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
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Check Report Date Range: 06/02/2026 - 06/16/2026
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All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payment Type Discount
Payment
Count Payment
Payable
Count
Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Bank Drafts
EFT's
32 0
0 0
0 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
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232,429.48

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Meeting Date: June 22, 2026
Subject: Adopt a Resolution Approving the City of Hughson FY 26/27 Senate Bill 1, Road Repair and Accountability Act, Local Streets and Roads Annual Reporting Program Project List
Enclosure: Local Streets and Roads Annual Reporting Program Project List Presented By: Carla C. Jauregui, Community Development Director Approved By: ____________________________
City Manager
Recommended Council Action:

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-15, approving the City of Hughson FY 2026/2027 Senate Bill 1, Road Repair and Accountability Act, Local Streets and Roads Annual Reporting Program Project List.

Background and Overview:

Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in April 2017. SB 1 establishes the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program (RMRP) to address the significant deferred maintenance funding shortfall on the State’s transportation system. The bill provides that funding shall be used for projects that include, but are not limited to:
- Road maintenance and rehabilitation
- Safety projects
- Railroad grade separations
- Complete street components
- Traffic control devices
SB 1 specifies the annual allocation of funds for several transportation programs listed in the bill. The remaining RMRA revenues will be split 50/50 between the state highway and local streets maintenance and rehabilitation. SB 1 continuously appropriates the RMRA revenues to cities and counties using the same formula that applies to the existing base 18- cent per gallon gasoline excise tax.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO 3.3
SECTION 3: CONSENT CALENDAR

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If a city has a pavement condition index (PCI) score of 80 or higher, it may spend the funds on other transportation priorities. As of June 2022, the City of Hughson’s PCI was 79.

However, the City through Measure L funding has completed a large portion of the 2023 Pavement Management Plan. Once all of the projects in the plan have been completed, the PCI average score will be approximately 87.

The City currently has $982,058 in the SB 1 RMRA fund balance. The City anticipates receiving approximately $224,443.00 in funding during Fiscal Year 2026/2027. City staff are proposing to continue utilizing SB 1 funds for the design and engineering of the Whitmore Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project, extending from east of Tully Road to Charles Street, as well as the Whitmore Avenue Resurfacing Project between Santa Fe Avenue and Euclid Avenue.

While the design and engineering work for the pedestrian improvement project have been completed, ongoing coordination with BNSF Railway and its proposed railroad expansion improvements may necessitate modifications to the pedestrian improvement project plans to ensure compatibility and avoid conflicts between the planned infrastructure improvements within the corridor. Retaining the allocated SB 1 funding will provide the flexibility needed to address any required design revisions and position the project for construction.

The Whitmore Avenue Resurfacing Project timing of construction remains dependent upon the completion and coordination of other major infrastructure projects in the area, including the regional water consolidation project, which will install a transmission water line to Geer Road, and the proposed BNSF railroad expansion project. Advancing the resurfacing project prior to completion of these improvements could result in unnecessary impacts to newly constructed pavement. The project is currently in the design phase and continues to move forward as coordination with the affected agencies progresses.

SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of the City of Hughson are aware of the projects proposed for funding in the community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year. A project list is attached to the Resolution and will be submitted to Caltrans prior to July 1, 2026.

Fiscal Impact:

Revenue and corresponding expenditures from the SB 1 (RMRP) program are included in the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget. Funding received each year will be included in the City’s annual budget process.

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CITY OF HUGHSON

CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-15
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of our City are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City must adopt by resolution a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and WHEREAS, the City, will receive an estimated $224,443.00 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, this is the 10th year in which the City is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable the City to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and WHEREAS, the City has undergone a robust public process to ensure public input into our community’s transportation priorities/the project list; and WHEREAS, the City used a Pavement Management System to develop the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the communities priorities for transportation investment; and WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City maintain and maintain its highest pavement condition index (PCI) in the County, rehabilitate several streets/roads, add needed pedestrian, and bicycle transportation infrastructure throughout the City into the future; and

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WHEREAS, the 2023 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City’s streets and roads are in an good/at risk condition and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade will bring our streets and roads into a good to excellent condition; and

WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.

NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, ORDERED AND FOUND by the City Council of the City of Hughson, State of California, as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

2. The following previously proposed and adopted projects may also utilize Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues in their delivery. With the relisting of these projects in the adopted fiscal year resolution, the City is reaffirming to the public and the State our intent to fund these projects with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:

Project Title: Whitmore Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project and Overlay Project Description: Design and engineering for the new pedestrian and bicycle improvements on Whitmore Avenue, including sidewalk and bicycle lane, across BSNF Rail Lines.

Project Location: Whitmore Avenue from east of Tully Road to Charles Street Estimated Project Schedule: Design Start (07/21)– Completion pending, based on the BNSF project and permitting process and
easement process.

Estimated Project Useful Life: Min 10 years Max 30 years

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Project Title: Whitmore Avenue Resurfacing Project
Project Description: Resurfacing of Whitmore Avenue
Project Location: Whitmore Avenue from Santa Fe to Euclid Avenue Estimated Project Schedule: Start (01/23)– Completion based on the component being funded with RMRA funds and the
completion of a water pipe upgrade that will go
right under the proposed street and the BNSF
Railroad expansion project.

Estimated Project Useful Life: Min 12 years Max 15 years PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Hughson, State of California this 22nd day of June 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTENTIONS:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
___________________________
GEORGE CARR, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
DOMINIQUE ROMO, City Manager

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Meeting Date: June 22, 2026
Subject: Setting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Enclosures: Exhibit A-Appropriation Limit Calculation
Exhibit B-Proceeds of Taxes
Exhibit C-Price Factor and Population Information
Presented By: Kim Weimer, Director of Finance & Administrative Services Approved By: _____________________________
City Manager
Recommended Council Action:

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-16, setting the Appropriation Limit (Gann Limit) for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

Background and Overview:

The Appropriations Limitation imposed by Propositions 4 and 111 creates a restriction on the amount of revenue that can be appropriated in any fiscal year. The limit is based on the actual appropriations during the 1978-79 (base year established by Proposition 13) and is increased each year using the growth of population and inflation. This information is received from the California Department of Finance. The restricted revenues are those defined as “proceeds of taxes”. This means that even though an agency may collect a large amount of tax, it cannot appropriate more than the established limit. Problems can arise when there is a strong flow of tax revenue, and the population and/or inflation figures remain constant (or go down). In this situation, an agency will be required to return the excess tax proceeds.

Annually, the City is required to prepare a statement of Appropriations Limit in compliance with Section XIII B of the California Constitution and Section 7910 of the California Government Code. The Appropriations Limit is the calculation combining per-capita personal income change and population growth. It restricts the ability to receive appropriate proceeds of taxes. Supporting documentation has been provided: Exhibit “A” shows the calculation for Fiscal Year 2026-27; Exhibit “B” shows the projected tax revenues used in the calculations; Exhibit “C” shows the current Price Factor and Population Information provided by the Department of Finance of the State of California.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.4
SECTION 3: CONSENT CALENDAR

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Proposition 111 provided options in the selection of the annual adjustment factors.

Specifically, the City may choose between the City’s population percent change or the percent change of the overall jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. The annual percent change in population is based on the time frame of January 1, 2025-January 1, 2026. The City of Hughson’s 2025-2026 annual percent change in population adjustment rate is 1.026 percent. Stanislaus County’s 2025-2026 annual percent change in population adjustment rate is .998 percent. Staff’s recommendation is to select the rate that reflects the greater growth factor, which for the 2025-2026 annual percent change in population is the population growth for the City of Hughson a 1.026 percent change.

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Appropriations Limit is $5,541,790 which is an increase from the previous year due to the percent change in the population used in the appropriation limit computation. Per California Government Code and the California Constitution, the City cannot spend more than $5,541,790 of the tax proceeds that are subject to the limitation.

The City anticipates estimated revenue subject to limitations to be $3,680,357 which is under the Appropriations Limit. The total estimated tax proceeds subject to the Gann Limits is 66.41% of the appropriation limit.

For comparison, the Appropriations Limits for prior fiscal years are shown below:

Fiscal Year 2013-2014 $2,612,593
Fiscal Year 2014-2015 $2,663,929
Fiscal Year 2015-2016 $2,798,603
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 $2,988,108
Fiscal Year 2017-2018 $3,138,648
Fiscal Year 2018-2019 $3,373,578
Fiscal Year 2019-2020 $3,534,291
Fiscal Year 2020-2021 $3,699,482
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 $3,934,540
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 $4,231,598
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 $4,459,698
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 $4,726,501
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 $5,146,598
Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact to the City’s budget with the approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Appropriations Limit. The associated estimated revenues are accounted for in the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget and the appropriations subject to limitation are under the appropriations limit.

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Appropriation Limit Fiscal Year 20252026 5,146,598
Calculation of Factor for Fiscal Year 20262027
Per Capita personal income percentage change: 1.0495
(% change of Per Capita Income: 4.95%)
Percent change in population: 1.026
(% change in population: 2.6%)
Change Factor: 1.0495 x 1.026 1.0768
Appropriation Limit Fiscal Year 20262027 5,541,790
Appropriations Subject to Limit 3,680,357
Exhibit A
(Proposition 4) and Section 7910 of the California Government Code, hereby establishes the City of Hughson's Appropriation Limit for the Fiscal Year of 20262027:

City of Hughson
Appropriation Limit Calculation
Fiscal Year 20262027
The City of Hughson, in compliance with Article XIIIB of the California Constitution

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City of Hughson
Exhibit B - Proceeds of Revenues
Revenue Description Acct#
Proceeds Subject to
Appropriations Limit
Proceeds Not
Subject to
Appropriation Total 2026-27
TAX-CURRENT PROPERTY 40010 565,804 565,804
TAX-OTHER PROPERTY 40030 83,000 83,000
TAX-PROPERTY TRANSFER 40040 38,325 38,325
TAX-VLF IN LIEU 40050 1,134,799 1,134,799
TAX-SB813 SUPPLEMENTAL 40060 6,500 6,500
TAX-HOMEOWNERS PROPERTY RELIEF 40070 3,150 3,150
TAX-FHA IN LIEU 40080 150 150
TAX-SALES 41010 1,279,000 1,279,000
FRANCHISE-GAS UTILITY 42010 24,000 24,000
FRANCHISE-GARBAGE 42020 98,000 98,000
FRANCHISE-CABLE T.V. 42030 30,000 30,000
FRANCHISE - PHONE 42040 -
BUSINESS LICENSES 43010 33,000 33,000
PERMITS-BUILDING 43020 200,000 200,000
PERMITS-ENCROACHMENT 43030 3,000 3,000
PERMIT-YARD SALE 43040 300 300
PERMIT-OTHER 43050 45,000 45,000
FEES-BOOKING 44010 350 350
FEES-PLAN CHECK 44030 70,000 70,000
FEE-RETURNED CHECK 44040 800 800
FEES-VEHICLE RELEASE 44060 4,000 4,000
FEE-FIREWORK BOOTH 44080 255 255
FINES-PARKING 44210 2,000 2,000
FINES-TRAFFIC 44220 - -
VIOLATION-ADMINISTRATIVE 44310 2,500 2,500
VIOLATION-BUILDING CODE 44320 - -
PLANNING REVENUE 44410 50,000 50,000
SALE OF DOCUMENTS 46010 300 300
RENTAL REVENUE 46020 20,000 20,000
INTEREST EARNED 46040 40,000 40,000
FEE-STANISLAUS COUNTY PFF ADMIN 46050 4,000 4,000
PENALTIES 46080 16,800 16,800
REFUND 46090 5,000 5,000
SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY 46100 - -
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE FEE 46110 4,269 4,269
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 46120 15,000 15,000
DONATION 46130 100 100
CASH OVER/CASH UNDER 46140 - -
PUBLIC SAFETY AUGMENTATION 47050 20,000 20,000
GRANTS 47510 - -
TRANSFER IN 49010 364,629 364,629
QUASI-EXTERNAL TRANSACTION 49020 530,425 530,425
TOTAL REVENUE 3,680,357 1,014,099 4,694,456
Appropriations Subject to Limination 3,680,357

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EXHIBIT "B"
May 1, 2026
Dear Fiscal Officer:

Price Factor and Population Information
Appropriations Limit
California Revenue and Taxation Code section 2227 requires the Department of Finance to transmit an estimate of the percentage change in population to local governments.

Each local jurisdiction must use their percentage change in population factor for January 1, 2026, in conjunction with a change in the cost of living, or price factor, to calculate their appropriations limit for fiscal year 2026–27. Attachment A provides the change in California’s per capita personal income and an example for utilizing the factors to calculate the 2026–27 appropriations limit. Attachment B provides the city and unincorporated county population percentage change. Attachment C provides the population percentage change for counties and their summed incorporated areas. The population percentage change data excludes federal and state institutionalized populations and military populations.

Population Percent Change for Special Districts
Some special districts must establish an annual appropriations limit. California Revenue and Taxation Code section 2228 provides additional information regarding the appropriations limit. Article XIII B, section 9(C) of the California Constitution exempts certain special districts from the appropriations limit calculation mandate. Special districts required by law to calculate their appropriations limit must present the calculation as part of their annual audit. Any questions special districts have on this requirement should be directed to their county, district legal counsel, or the law itself. No state agency reviews the local appropriations limits.

Population Certification
The population certification program applies only to cities and counties. California Revenue and Taxation Code section 11005.6 mandates Finance to automatically certify any population estimate that exceeds the current certified population with the State Controller’s Office. Finance will certify the higher estimate to the State Controller by June 1, 2026. Please note: The prior year’s city population estimates may be revised.

The per capita personal income change is based on historical data.

If you have any questions regarding this data, please contact the Demographic Research Unit at (916) 323-4086.
/s Erika Li
Attachment

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EXHIBIT "C"
May 2026
Attachment A
A. Price Factor: Article XIII B specifies that local jurisdictions select their cost of living factor to compute their appropriation limit by a vote of their governing body. The cost of living factor provided here is per capita personal income. If the percentage change in per capita personal income is selected, the percentage change to be used in setting the fiscal year 2026–27 appropriation limit is:

Per Capita Personal Income
Fiscal Year Percentage change
(FY) over prior year
2026-27 4.95
B. Following is an example using sample population change and the change in California per capita personal income as growth factors in computing a 2026–27 appropriation limit.
2026–27:

Per Capita Cost of Living Change = 4.95 percent
Population Change = -0.14 percent
Per Capita Cost of Living converted to a ratio: 4.95 + 100 = 1.0495 100
Population converted to a ratio: -0.14 + 100 = 0.9986
100
Calculation of factor for FY 2026–27: 1.0495 x 0.9986 = 1.0480

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CITY OF HUGHSON

CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-16

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGHSON SETTING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
WHEREAS, annually, the City of Hughson is required to prepare a statement of appropriations limit in compliance with Section XIIIB of the California Constitution and Section 7910 of the California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, new per capita personal income and population factors have been established for determining the City’s appropriation limit; and
WHEREAS, the method and basis of calculating these limits was revised by Proposition 111, amending Article XIII B of the State Constitution, and the implementing legislations, to allow election of the basis for population adjustment between the change in population in either the city or the county.

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

1. The adjustment factor shall be based on either the City’s population or the County’s population change, whichever is higher, to determine the appropriations limit for the fiscal year 2026-27.

2. Said appropriations limit for fiscal year 2026-27 is $5,541,790, and the total appropriations subject to limitation are $3,680,357.

3. In the computation of such limitation, the price factor used is the percentage change in California per capita personal income over the prior year, 4.95%.

4. In the computation of such limitation, the population factor used is the percentage change in the City of Hughson’s population over the prior year, 2.6%.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Hughson at its regular meeting held on this 22nd day of June 2026 by the following roll call votes:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTENTIONS:

ABSENT:
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APPROVED:
_______________________
GEORGE CARR, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
DOMINIQUE ROMO, City Manager

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Meeting Date: June 22, 2026
Subject: Approval of the Joint Powers Agreement for the Stanislaus Special Investigation Unit from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029
Enclosures: JPA Agreement
Presented By: Dominique Romo, City Manager
Approved:
____________________________
City Manager
Staff Recommendation:

Approve the Stanislaus Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Joint Powers Agreement and Authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement with a term of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029, inclusive of any edits by the City Attorney.

Background & Overview:

The Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for the Stanislaus Special Investigations Unit (SIU), formally known as the Stanislaus Drug Enforcement Agency (SDEA) was created in 1974.

The parties involved in the agreement are Stanislaus County and the cities of Ceres, Hughson, Newman, Oakdale, Patterson, Turlock, Waterford as well as the California Highway Patrol. The City of Modesto is not part of SIU. The purpose of this JPA is to provide a countywide multi-agency task force charged with the responsibility to enforce drug and violent crime laws.

The JPA formula requires in-kind contribution and/or an annual cash contribution from each participating agency. The Sheriff’s Office currently provides one Lieutenant, one Sergeant, six Deputy Sheriff’s, one Supervising Legal Clerk and one Legal Clerk III. The District Attorney provides one Legal Clerk IV. In the past, the operational and fiscal control was rotated between the County and City of Modesto.

In 2018, the JPA governing committee voted to approve the transfer of operational and fiscal control to the County. This transfer places the day-to-day operation of the unit under the Sheriff. Legal counsel, risk management, purchasing and fiscal responsibility oversight now belong under the County.

The term of the current JPA is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, and shall automatically renew from year-to-year thereafter unless the term is amended in writing or the agreement CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.5
SECTION 3: CONSENT CALENDAR

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is terminated. Due to Turlock rejoining the JPA, the Sheriff’s Office decided to draft a new agreement to replace the expiring one. The Board of Supervisors approved the JPA agreement on June 2, 2026. Each jurisdiction is bringing the agreement to their respective legislative bodies for signature.

Discussion:

The Stanislaus Special Investigations Unit (SIU), formerly known as the Stanislaus Drug Enforcement Agency (SDEA), is a countywide multi‑agency task force responsible for enforcing drug laws and investigating violent crimes. SIU’s mission includes interdiction of narcotics entering or circulating within Stanislaus County, as well as the investigation of violent crimes, gang‑related activity, street terrorism, human trafficking, and other highly sensitive cases as directed by its Governing Board.

The Governing Body of SIU consists of the Sheriff of Stanislaus County, the District Attorney, the Chief Probation Officer, the Modesto Area CHP Commander, and the Chiefs of Police from each participating city. The Unit itself is staffed by highly trained detectives from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department, Ceres Police Department, California Highway Patrol, District Attorney’s Office, and Probation Department, and is further supported by federal partners including the FBI, DEA, and Department of Homeland Security. SIU also operates within the Central Valley High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA).

SIU has conducted numerous major investigations in Hughson and surrounding communities, resulting in arrests for trafficking large quantities of narcotics and the seizure of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl.

The City of Hughson has been a standing member of the Joint Powers Authority and has benefited significantly from this regional collaboration. Continued participation ensures the City maintains a voice in SIU’s strategic direction and preserves access to specialized investigative resources that enhance community safety, particularly in the areas of drug trafficking, gang activity, gun crimes, and human trafficking.

City Council Strategic Priority:

This recommended action is consistent with the Council’s strategic priority of Promoting Quality of Life – Continuing to work with Hughson Police Services to ensure they have the tools necessary for the provision of law enforcement services.

Fiscal Impact:

An annual cash contribution will be required if a participating agency is not willing or able to provide a sworn full-time in-kind-body to SIU. The cash contribution will be billed to each participating agency at the beginning of each fiscal year if a body has not been committed thirty (30) calendar days prior to July 1st. The case contribution will be used to offset day to day expenditures and for expenditures that are not allowable by the various funding sources available to SIU. For the City of Hughson, the yearly cash contribution based on the city’s population is $5,000 and is included in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.

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Stanislaus Special
Investigations Unit
Joint Powers Agreement
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029

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MISSION AND GOALS
The Stanislaus Special Investigations Unit (SIU), formerly known as Stanislaus Drug Enforcement Agency (SDEA), is a county wide multi-agency task force charged with the responsibility to enforce drug laws and investigate violent crimes.

It shall be the mission of SIU to interdict the flow of narcotics into and within Stanislaus County, investigate violent crimes, gang related crimes, street terrorism, human trafficking and investigations deemed highly sensitive as directed by the Governing Board.

It shall be the primary goal of SIU to maintain an allegiance with the citizens of Stanislaus County in order to maximize our efforts in preventing and combating narcotics trafficking violent crimes in our communities. An integral part of this goal is maintaining a high level of communication and support to and from federal, state, and local agencies.

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STANISLAUS SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT

JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
THIS JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT is made with reference to the following facts:

A. Each party hereto is empowered by law to provide police protection to its residents.

B. Each party recognizes interjurisdictional cooperation is essential for the effective control of dangerous drugs in Stanislaus County.

C. Each party desires to establish an agency to maintain a fully operational and specially trained police unit to assist each of the parties to this agreement in enforcing drug control laws, violent crimes, gang related crimes, street terrorism, human trafficking and investigations deemed highly sensitive as directed by the governing board. The SIU will also study, plan, and set priorities for effective enforcement of such laws throughout Stanislaus County in accordance with the operational policy approved by the governing board.

D. The parties, pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code Sections 6500 et seq., are authorized to enter into this Joint Powers Agreement so as to create a separate public entity to enforce the laws of the State of California; and
E. The parties desire to replace the Joint Powers Agreement between them, which became effective on July 1, 2021.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED between the parties hereto as follows:

1. Administering Agency
There is hereby created the Stanislaus Special Investigations Unit (SIU), formerly known as Stanislaus Drug Enforcement Agency (SDEA) to administer the drug enforcement unit (Unit) and to carry out the purposes of this agreement. For such purposes, pursuant to Government Code Section 6508, SIU shall have the authority, in its own name, to do any or all of the following: to make and enter contracts; to employ agents and employees; to acquire, construct, manage, maintain or operate any building, works, or improvement, or to acquire, hold or dispose of property; to incur debts, liabilities or obligations within the limitations provided by this agreement, and to perform any other act necessary for the purposes hereof.

2. Term
The initial term of this agreement shall commence on July 1, 2026, and shall continue in full force until June 30, 2029, and shall automatically renew from year to year thereafter unless the term is amended in writing or the agreement is terminated as herein provided. A party may terminate its participation in this agreement by giving written notice of its intention to do so to all other parties at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the end of any term. This agreement may be terminated at any time by mutual agreement of all parties hereto.

3. Additional Parties
Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and cities located within Stanislaus County, which are not parties to this agreement, may participate in this agreement by giving written notice of their election to become a SIU participating agency to the SIU governing body at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to January 1 or July 1 of any year. Election to become a

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participating member is subject to the approval of the SIU governing body. Once election to become a SIU participating agency is approved by the SIU governing body, the agency shall immediately, upon approval, become a SIU participating agency and be subject to the terms and conditions of the Stanislaus Special Investigations Unit Joint Powers Agreement in effect.

4. Governing Body
The governing body of SIU shall be a committee comprised of the Sheriff of Stanislaus County, the District Attorney of Stanislaus County, the Commander of the Modesto Area California Highway Patrol and the Chief of Police of each participating city. Each member of the governing committee may appoint from his/her office an alternate member, and such alternate member is authorized to exercise the powers and duties of the regular member and to act at a meeting of the governing committee when the primary member is absent. The Sheriff of Stanislaus County shall be the Chairperson of the committee, but in the absence of the Chairperson or his/her alternate, the committee shall elect a temporary Chairperson for that meeting from among the committee members present. Decisions by the committee shall require an affirmative vote of a simple majority, consisting of one half the members plus one, of the parties to this agreement, with the Chairperson being permitted to cast his/her vote in the same manner as any other member.

5. Officers
The officers of SIU shall consist of a clerk from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office or any participating agency as approved by the governing body. The Auditor-Controller of Stanislaus County will serve as the fiduciary authority, and the Purchasing Agent of SIU shall be the General Services Agency (GSA) Director of Stanislaus County. The performance of duties under this agreement by officers of the County or participating city, who are covered by bond, shall be an official duty of the County or City so that the bond shall cover such officers when they are performing duties for SIU. The attorney for all civil matters regarding SIU shall be the County Counsel of Stanislaus County. The Sheriff of Stanislaus County shall be the Director of Operations for SIU and shall be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Unit in accordance with guidelines and policies set forth by the governing committee.

6. Operational Unit
The governing body shall create and maintain a drug enforcement and investigative unit staffed by qualified peace officers to carry out the purpose of this agreement. Each peace officer assigned to the unit shall be an officer regularly employed by one of the parties to this agreement.

The position of Unit Commander of SIU may be a Lieutenant or command level personnel from the Sheriff’s Office, at the discretion of the Sheriff of Stanislaus County.

The position of Unit Supervisor of SIU will be a Sergeant from the Sheriff’s Office. The Unit Supervisor will rotate in accordance with the Stanislaus Sheriff’s Supervisor Association’s (SCSSA) rotation policy.

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All personnel assigned to the unit shall be determined by the governing board.

7. Funding
Subject to the provisions of this agreement and any applicable law, the Auditor-Controller of Stanislaus County shall receive, have custody of, and disburse agency funds pursuant to the procedures set forth in this agreement.

Funding for SIU is derived from several different sources:
a. In Kind
Personnel costs for any position not covered by grant or other outside funding will be the responsibility of the participating agency. A participating agency may elect to withdraw in kind personnel by giving written notice of its intention to do so at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to January 1st or July 1st of any year. b. Cash Contribution
An annual cash contribution will be required if a participating agency is not willing or able to provide a sworn full-time in-kind body to SIU. The cash contribution will be billed to each participating agency at the beginning of each fiscal year if a body has not been committed thirty (30) calendar days prior to July 1st. If a participating agency withdraws in kind personnel during the fiscal year, a pro-rated amount will be billed.

Cash contribution does not apply to federal or state agencies.

The cash contribution will be used to offset day to day expenditures and for expenditures that are not allowable by the various funding sources available to SIU. The cash contribution amount will be based on population statistics provided by the State of California Department of Finance and will be billed on the following scale:

Jurisdiction Population Cash Contribution
0 -10,000 $5,000
10,000 - 20,000 $7,500
20,000 - 40,000 $15,000
40,000 - 60,000 $30,000
60,000 - 80,000 $60,000
80,000 - 100,000 $120,000
100,000 + $180,000
c. Asset Forfeiture
SIU shall utilize the existing NCIC number for purposes of receiving equitable sharing of funds from state and/or federal asset forfeiture programs. The asset forfeiture funds generated by SIU operations shall be used to supplement the budget of SIU for operational activities. The use of asset forfeiture funds in SIU operations shall be in

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strict accordance with state and federal statutes and regulations governing the use of such funds.

The Auditor-Controller of Stanislaus County shall establish accounts for receipt and disbursement of funds generated by asset forfeiture, and all funds generated by SIU activity shall pass through the Auditor-Controller of Stanislaus County. The AuditorController of Stanislaus County shall make disbursements in accordance to this agreement and governing body directions and provide monthly accounting thereof.

Monies deposited in such accounts shall be held in a manner and fashion in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Interest earned on all funds, if any, shall be deposited back into the SIU Asset Forfeiture accounts. Approved expenditures of asset forfeiture funds shall specify the account from which the funds are to be taken. d. HIDTA
The Central Valley High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program provides an annual spending authority administered through the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department for reimbursement of HIDTA related expenditures. The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office is designated as the lead agency.

HIDTA funds are currently used for case related overtime, case related expenses, training, and miscellaneous operating expenses.
e. Cal-MMET
California Multi-Jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (Cal-MMET) is funded by the 2011 Public Safety Realignment through the Enhancing Law Enforcement Activities Subaccount (ELEAS) and is allocated annually to the County of Stanislaus.

Some of the current funding is used to fund positions at SIU and other miscellaneous expenses that are approved by the Sheriff’s Office. This funding is NOT guaranteed for use at SIU and will be allocated at the Sheriff’s discretion. f. Other Funding Sources
If other funding sources become available, it will need to be approved by the Governing Board and the County of Stanislaus who will become the fiduciary.

8. Budget
a. For the purposes of this agreement, the term fiscal year shall mean the period from July 1 to and including the following June 30.
b. A preliminary annual budget shall be adopted by the governing board prior to May 1 for the following fiscal year, which shall commence on the first day of July. The Director of Operations of the unit shall deliver a copy of the annual budget to each party within ten (10) business days after the budget is adopted.

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c. The governing committee and every other official or employee of SIU shall be limited in the making of expenditures and in incurring liabilities to the amount of appropriations allowed by the budget as adopted pursuant to section 8.b of this agreement. Except as otherwise provided by law, liabilities incurred more than any budget appropriation shall not be a liability of SIU and payments shall not be issued to cover such liabilities.

Pursuant to Section 6508.1 of the California Government Code, the debts, liabilities, and obligations of SIU shall be those of SIU and not of the parties of this agreement.

9. Records and Accounts
a. The governing committee of SIU shall have proper books or records and accounts in which a complete and detailed entry shall be made of all of its transactions including all receipts and disbursements. Said books or records and accounts shall be kept in accordance with State law and the rules and regulations of the State Controller and as required by the Auditor-Controller of Stanislaus County. Said books shall be subject to inspection at any reasonable time by the duly authorized representatives of each of the parties of this agreement. An inventory of all assets shall be completed and submitted annually.
b. The governing committee of SIU shall have an annual financial report, including a report of all receipts and disbursements of funds, which shall be available at the office of the Clerk of SIU, and a copy thereof shall be delivered to each party in this agreement. The report shall be filed following the issuance of a fiscal annual audit report.

10. Termination of JPA
Upon termination of the JPA, SIU will pay all liabilities to any non-participants and will dispose of all assets through sale or other transfer method. Any asset which has been identified as contributed by any party in this agreement shall be returned to that party. All other assets will be converted to cash. Once all assets have been converted to cash and after all SIU liabilities have been paid, the balance will be distributed out based on the following percentages:

Participant Percentage of
Funds
Ceres 14.67%
Hughson 2.37%
Newman 3.69%
Oakdale 6.91%
Patterson 7.70%
Riverbank 7.76%
Turlock 21.49%
Waterford 2.73%
County (Unincorporated) 32.66%
Federal and State agencies are not included in the distribution of assets mentioned above.

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11. Claims
All claims against SIU, including but not limited to, claims by public entities or public officers and employees for fees, salaries, wages, mileage, in-kind contributions or other expenses, shall be within the time and in the manner specified in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of Part 3, Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code or in accordance with claims procedures approved by the County of Stanislaus, and established by the governing committee of SIU pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with section 930) or Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 935) of said Part 3 of the Government Code.

12. General Liability
None of the parties to this agreement waive any of the privileges and immunities set forth in California Government Code Section 6513. The County of Stanislaus, City of Ceres, City of Oakdale, City of Hughson, City of Patterson, City of Waterford, City of Newman, City of Riverbank, City of Turlock, and the California Highway Patrol agree to the following:

The processing of all claims against SIU for payment to third parties shall be performed in accordance with California law and the existing policies and procedures enacted by the County of Stanislaus.

The County of Stanislaus, by and through the Office of County Counsel, shall have sole and exclusive authority, discretion, and responsibility, in all personal injury and property damage claims and lawsuits to investigate, direct, negotiate, compromise, settle, and otherwise administer all aspects of any claims and lawsuits.

The County of Stanislaus, by and through the Office of County Counsel, shall have sole and exclusive authority, discretion, and responsibility, in accordance with California law, for all costs and expenses for the administration, defense, and indemnity for any claims and lawsuits.

The County of Stanislaus and all participating member agencies shall proportionally share the costs and expense of the administration, defense, and indemnity for all said claims and lawsuits.

Federal and State agencies are not included in the proportional share of costs noted above.

Workers’ Compensation insurance shall not be provided by SIU for member agency employees but shall be maintained by the employing jurisdiction.

13. Investigation and Defense of General Liability
The County of Stanislaus, by and through the Office of County Counsel and all participating agencies shall provide cooperation in the investigation and defense of SIU civil liability cases.

The County of Stanislaus, by and through the Office of County Counsel, shall be responsible for the administration of all claims and lawsuits where the date of the alleged liability accrues on or after July 1, 2018 and arise out of the activities of SIU and its agents or employees.

In the event the County of Stanislaus, by and through the Office of County Counsel determines a matter cannot or should not be investigated, defended, or otherwise administered by the Office

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of County Counsel, and it is decided that an independent investigator or attorney may be necessary, the County of Stanislaus and all participating member agencies shall proportionally share the costs and expense of any outside investigator or attorney.

The Joint Powers Agreement between the parties, which became effective July 1, 2021, is rescinded and this Agreement supersedes any previous documents entered into by SIU and participating agencies.

The parties hereto, pursuant to resolution of their respective governing bodies, have caused this SIU Joint Powers Agreement to be executed this _____ day of ___________, 2026.

COUNTY OF STANISLAUS
By:____________________________________
Chief Executive Officer
ATTEST:________________________________
Clerk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

By:____________________________________
Sheriff
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

By:____________________________________
District Attorney
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:____________________________________
County Counsel

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The parties hereto, pursuant to resolution of their respective governing bodies, have caused this SIU Joint Powers Agreement to be executed this _____ day of ___________, 2026.

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
By:____________________________________
Commander
By:____________________________________
Division Chief

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The parties hereto, pursuant to resolution of their respective governing bodies, have caused this SIU Joint Powers Agreement to be executed this _____ day of ___________, 2026.

CITY OF CERES
By:____________________________________
City Manager
ATTEST:________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

By:____________________________________
Chief of Police
APPROVED AS TO FORM: