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City of Hughson
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hughson City Hall – 7018 Pine Street Hughson, California Monday, September 28, 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 - Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week - October 12-16, 2026
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 September 14, 2026.
3.2: Approve the Warrants.
3.3: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-29, Amending the City of Hughson Conflict of Interest Code.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
5. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1: Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-30, Formally Censuring Mayor George Carr for Conduct Inconsistent with the City’s Code of Conduct for Elected Officials
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:
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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 Government Code Section 54956.9 Name of Case - Susana Vasquez v. City of Hughson, Stanislaus County Superior Court Case No. CV-26-007991
9.2: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, EXISTING LITIGATION Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Name of Case - Ashton Gose v. City of Hughson; George Carr; and Does 1 through 25, Stanislaus County Superior Court Case No. CV-26-008449
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, October 12, 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 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.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
Date: September 25, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM
Name: Dominique Romo Title: City Manager
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
OCT 12 • City Council Meeting, City Council Chambers, 6:00 PM OCT 13 • Parks, Recreation and Entertainment Commission Meeting, City Council Chambers, 6:00 PM OCT 20 • Planning Commission Meeting, City Council Chambers, 6:00 PM OCT 26 • City Council Meeting, City Council Chambers, 6:00 PM OCT 30 • Annual Trunk, or Tent and Treat, Hughson Avenue, 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1
SECTION 3: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: September 28, 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 September 14, 2026.
City Council Agenda September 14, 2026
1 City of Hughson
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hughson City Hall – 7018 Pine Street Hughson, California Monday, September 14, 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
Councilmember Susana Vasquez
Staff Present: Dominique Romo, City Manager
Andy Pinasco, City Attorney
Brock Dias, Chief of Police Services
Carla C. Jauregui, Community Development Director
Kim Weimer, Director of Finance and Administrative Services FLAG SALUTE: Mayor George Carr
INVOCATION: Hughson Ministerial Association
1. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR (No Action Can Be Taken):
Mary La Rosa, a principal with Hughson Unified School District, raised concerns to the City Council about e‑bike and e‑scooter use and the staff’s limited ability to enforce existing laws, requesting that the City consider adopting an ordinance addressing these concerns.
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City Council Agenda September 14, 2026
2 2. PRESENTATIONS: NONE.
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 August 24, 2026.
3.2: Approve the Warrants.
3.3: Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-03 Amending the Municipal Code to add a Housing Overlay Zone in conformance with the Housing Element.
3.4: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-27, Awarding the 7th Street Frontage and Utilities Improvement Project to Rolfe Construction, in the Amount of $1,511,066, and authorizing a 10% Construction Contingency as well as a 10% set aside for construction testing and inspections; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the final construction contract with the responsible low bidder, inclusive of any final edits by the City Attorney.
3.5: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-28, recommending the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors approve the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
City Manager Romo advised of a correction needed in Table 17.02.030 of the Ordinance for Item 3.3, and requested that Council approve Item 3.3 as amended.
VASQUEZ/STRAIN 5-0 motion passes unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
5. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE.
6. NEW BUSINESS: NONE.
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:
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3 City Manager Romo updated Council on her attendance at the Water and Agricultural Forum hosted by Congressman McClintock, the monthly Leadership Breakfast, the SASA JPA Board meeting, the City/School 2+2 meeting, and the mentoring program with HUSD.
Director of Finance Weimer updated Council on the annual Audit.
Community Development Director Jauregui updated Council on the Hatch Road Lift Station and the Well 8 filtration media replacement projects; and then reminded Council about Movie Night at Starn Park on September 25th.
8.2: Council Comments:
Councilmember McFadon updated Council on his attendance at the Water and Agricultural Forum hosted by Congressman McClintock, the Cal Cities Dinner, and the City/School 2+2 Meeting.
Councilmember Vasquez updated Council on her attendance at the monthly Leadership Breakfast, the Keyes Fire District building demolition, the Cal Cities Dinner, the Stanislaus Multicultural Businesses United Mexico Independence Day Event, and the mentoring program with HUSD.
Councilmember Strain updated the Council on her attendance at the Water and Agricultural Forum hosted by Congressman McClintock, the City/School 2+2 Meeting, and the mentoring program with HUSD.
Mayor Pro Tem Crooker read a statement in response to StanRTA’s sustained findings regarding allegations involving Mayor Carr. He then firmly called on Mayor Carr to resign from the City Council.
Mayor Carr updated Council on his attendance at the Water and Agricultural Forum hosted by Congressman McClintock, the Mayor’s dinner/meeting in Oakdale, and that he was asked to be a judge at the Wilbur Ellis BBQ Cookoff. He then updated the public on a recent phone and internet outage that affected 40 residents in the area. Mayor Carr then read a statement in response to the Modesto Focus and Turlock Journal pertaining to the StanRTA investigation and sustained findings regarding allegations involving Mayor Carr.
9. CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Carr adjourned the meeting into Closed Session at 6:30 PM.
9.1: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: one (1) case
Council returned from Closed Session at 6:57 PM. All members were present for the duration of the session, except for both Mayor Carr and Councilmember Vasquez who recused. No reportable action was taken.
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4 10. ADJOURNMENT:
VASQUEZ/STRAIN 5-0 motion passes to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 PM.
APPROVED:
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GEORGE CARR, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
DOMINIQUE ROMO, City Manager
Meeting Date: September 28, 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 September 10, 2026, through September 22, 2026.
Fiscal Impact:
There are reductions in various funds for payment of expenses.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.2
SECTION 3: CONSENT CALENDAR
9/22/2026 6:11:22 PM Page 1 of 3
Check Report
Hughson By Check Number
Date Range: 09/10/2026 - 09/22/2026
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
01420 CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 09/10/2026 Regular 0.00 40.12 61312 INV0016642 Invoice 08/26/2026 INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPP… 0.00 40.12 00032 AFLAC 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 285.20 61322
087230 Invoice 09/11/2026 AFLAC 0.00 285.20
00049 ALLIED ADMINISTRATORS 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 2,582.16 61323 INV0016730 Invoice 10/01/2026 DELTA DENTAL- October 0.00 2,582.16 01603 Amazon Capital Services, Inc. 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 1,394.20 61324 13GL-4CFF-DG46 Invoice 08/20/2026 Office Supplies- Files 0.00 79.02 13LD-7F37-JDFR Invoice 07/21/2026 trailer parts/office supplies 0.00 122.81 13V1-Y1RR-D4WL Invoice 07/27/2026 electrical gloves 0.00 223.79 14N4-YPKJ-73CL Invoice 07/31/2026 x mark mower parts 0.00 205.17 16H9-C7XM-TFML Credit Memo 08/09/2026 trailer/hughson sign 0.00 -29.27 17CL-K7Y7-KMRD Invoice 09/09/2026 work gloves 0.00 205.26 1FNP-6MKY-JNFP Invoice 08/20/2026 Office Supplies- Files 0.00 11.69 1HFX-4M9C-3DHG Credit Memo 08/09/2026 trailer/hughson sign 0.00 -29.27 1MYC-RQQF-6W… Invoice 07/26/2026 power supply hughson sign 0.00 91.28 1QG3-LQLF-TMLW Invoice 09/08/2026 Office Supplies- Recycled paper 0.00 20.94 1XN3-CD97-C96H Invoice 07/27/2026 reflective tape for trailers 0.00 87.47 1YGF-R94N-6R91 Invoice 07/27/2026 supplies 0.00 106.03
1YQ4-3V1K-7TH6 Invoice 07/28/2026 diamond cutoff blades 0.00 299.28 00154 BOBCAT CENTRAL INC. 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 984.13 61325 S83704 Invoice 08/04/2026 bobcat grapple repair 0.00 984.13 00284 CHARTER COMMUNICATION 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 163.77 61326 090126 Invoice 09/01/2026 IP ADDRESS- PINE ST 0.00 163.77 00305 CITY OF HUGHSON 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 9,972.44 61327 September 2026 Invoice 09/11/2026 LLDS & STARN PARK 0.00 9,972.44 02097 Continental Republic Capital, LLC 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 3,710.24 61328 648 Invoice 09/01/2026 Extra Help - PW 08.29.26 0.00 1,959.20 670 Invoice 09/08/2026 Extra Help - PW 09.05.26 0.00 1,751.04 01969 Dominique Romo 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 57.00 61329 INV0016731 Invoice 09/03/2026 File Fees CEQA Housing Element Notice of … 0.00 57.00 00464 EZ NETWORK SYSTEMS, INC. 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 8,254.71 61330 49150 Invoice 09/09/2026 IT SERVICES- Computer Equipment 0.00 8,254.71 00527 GIBBS MAINTENANCE CO 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 700.00 61331 19191 Invoice 08/31/2026 JANITOR SERVICES- August 0.00 700.00 00624 HUGHSON FIRE DEPARTMENT 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 31,819.80 61332 INV0016732 Invoice 09/11/2026 CFD FY25/26 Assessment 0.00 31,819.80 01886 Mercedes Wallace 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 500.00 61333 INV0016729 Invoice 09/10/2026 Damage Deposit - Wallace 0.00 500.00 00855 OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 544.00 61334 9/2026-1 Invoice 09/11/2026 LOCAL UNION DUES #3 0.00 544.00 01009 SHRED-IT USA LLC 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 221.22 61335 8015385362 Invoice 09/03/2026 Shredding 0.00 221.22
Check Report Date Range: 09/10/2026 - 09/22/2026
9/22/2026 6:11:22 PM Page 2 of 3
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 01048 STANISLAUS COUNTY 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 297.00 61336 511779 Invoice 08/03/2026 WWTP hazardous waste permit 0.00 297.00 01048 STANISLAUS COUNTY 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 707.00 61337 510769 Invoice 08/03/2026 Corp yard hazardous waste permit 0.00 707.00 01638 U.S. Bank National Association 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 2,332.00 61338 8314141 Invoice 08/25/2026 Admin Fees 8/1/26 - 7/31/27 0.00 2,332.00 01638 U.S. Bank National Association 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 291.24 61339 589959824 Invoice 09/11/2026 Printers 0.00 291.24
01220 WESTURF INC. 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 1,353.80 61340 1076125 Invoice 08/10/2026 diesel mower service 0.00 1,353.80 01420 CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 40.12 61341 INV0016704 Invoice 09/09/2026 INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPP… 0.00 40.12 02151 Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc. 09/15/2026 Regular 0.00 15.00 61342 INV0016733 Invoice 09/15/2026 Check should have gone to Sheriff's Office 0.00 15.00 Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Discount
Payment
Payment Type Count
Bank Code Payable Bank Summary
Bank Drafts
EFT's
22 0
0 0
0 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
22 0.00
Payment
66,265.15
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
66,265.15
Payable
Count
35 0
0 0
0 35
Check Report Date Range: 09/10/2026 - 09/22/2026
9/22/2026 6:11:22 PM Page 3 of 3
All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payment Type Discount
Payment
Count Payment
Payable
Count
Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Bank Drafts
EFT's
22 0
0 0
0 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
22 0.00
66,265.15
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
66,265.15
35 0
0 0
0 35
Fund Name Period Amount
Fund Summary
999 POOLED CASH/CONSOLIDATED CASH 9/2026 66,265.15
66,265.15
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Refund Check Register
Hughson Refund Check Detail
UBPKT04818 - Refunds 01 UBPKT04816 Regular
Account Name Date Check # Amount Code Receipt Amount Type 11-0820-004 Armstrong, Clifford 9/14/2026 61313 180.76 180.76 Generated From Billing 11-1450-007 Inc., Coraesta 9/14/2026 61314 44.13 44.13 Deposit 13-1240-009 Rohn, Jacob 9/14/2026 61315 44.13 44.13 Deposit 15-1170-011 Trust, Beekman 2005 9/14/2026 61316 109.81 109.81 Deposit 15-3690-001 VAUGHAN, MICHAEL 9/14/2026 61317 41.65 41.65 Deposit 15-3700-002 MOSES, AUDREY & KEVIN 9/14/2026 61318 114.23 114.23 Deposit 18-0990-000 Alvarez, Saul Soto 9/14/2026 61319 121.65 121.65 Generated From Billing 18-2460-000 Murphy, Michelle 9/14/2026 61320 144.23 144.23 Generated From Billing 18-3400-002 Marwaha, Snehal & Preet 9/14/2026 61321 227.11 227.11 Generated From Billing Total Refunds: 9 Total Refunded Amount: 1,027.70
Revenue Code Summary
Revenue Code Amount
996 - UNAPPLIED CREDITS 1027.70
Revenue Total: 1027.70
General Ledger Distribution
Account Number Account Name Posting Amount IFT
Posting Date: 09/02/2026
Fund: 510 - WATER/SEWER DEPOSIT
510-10001 CLAIM ON CASH-WATER/SEWER DEPOSIT -1,027.70 Yes 510-11040 CUSTOMER CREDITS 1,027.70
510 Total: 0.00
Fund: 999 - POOLED CASH/CONSOLIDATED CASH
999-10010 CASH IN BANK-MONEY MARKET -1,027.70
999-20000 DUE TO OTHER FUNDS (POOLED CASH) 1,027.70 Yes 999 Total: 0.00
Distribution Total: 0.00
Meeting Date: September 28, 2026
Subject: Biennial Review of the City of Hughson’s Conflict of Interest Code Enclosure: Exhibit “A” Conflict of Interest Code
Presented By: Dominique Romo, City Manager
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-29, amending the City of Hughson Conflict of Interest Code.
Discussion:
The Political Reform Act (Government Code Sections 81000–91014) requires every local governmental agency to review its Conflict‑of‑Interest Code biennially and submit a notice to the reviewing body indicating whether an amendment is necessary. For the City of Hughson, the City Council serves as the code‑reviewing body. The Act requires designated officials and certain employees to publicly disclose their personal assets and income and restricts them from participating in decisions that may affect their personal economic interests. The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) administers these requirements, issues the Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700), and interprets the law’s provisions.
Persons holding the positions of Mayor, City Councilmember, Planning Commissioner, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Treasurer are required to file Form 700 annually pursuant to Government Code §87200 directly with the FPPC. In addition, local agencies must adopt a local Conflict‑of‑Interest Code that designates positions involved in making or participating in decisions that may foreseeably have a material financial effect. This Code must be reviewed every two years to determine whether amendments are needed.
The Hughson City Council last amended its Conflict‑of‑Interest Code on April 22, 2024, through adoption of Resolution No. 2024‑12. Staff recommend performing the required biennial review and reporting that the City’s Conflict of Interest Code is in need of amendments. New and/or updated language added is in blue, with language being removed marked with a strikethrough. The City’s legal counsel has reviewed and approved of the amendments.
The City Clerk is responsible for ensuring proper annual filing of Form 700 by designated officials in accordance with FPPC deadlines.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the City associated with approval of this item.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.3
SECTION 3: CONSENT CALENDAR
1 CITY OF HUGHSON
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
The Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000, et seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation (2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730) that contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code, which can be incorporated by reference in an agency's code. After public notice and hearing, the standard code may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This regulation and the attached Appendices, designating positions and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict of interest code of the City of Hughson (City).
Individuals holding designated positions shall file their statements of economic interests with the City, which will make the statements available for public inspection and reproduction (Gov.
Code Sec. 81008). Upon receipt of the statements for the Mayor/Council Members, City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Commissioners and Treasurer, the City shall make and retain copies and forward the originals to the Fair Political Practices Commission. All other statements will be retained by the City.
EXHIBIT A
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APPENDIX A
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Department
ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/City Clerk 2,3
Management Analyst 2,3
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
Administrative Appeals Board 1,2,3
Budget and Finance Subcommittee Members 1,2,3
Parks, Recreation and Entertainment Commissioners 1,2,3
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Director of Community Development 1,2,3
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
City Attorney 1
Deputy City Attorney 1
FINANCE
Director of Finance & Administrative Services 1,2,3
Accounting Manager 2,3
PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Superintendent 2,3
Utilities Superintendent 4
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APPENDIX A-1
The following is a listing of the positions that are required to submit Statements of Economic Interests pursuant to Government Code Section 87200.
Public Officials Specified in Government Code Section 87200: The following positions are not covered by this conflict of interest code because the individuals holding these positions must file under Government Code Section 87200. These positions are listed for informational purposes only:
• Mayor
• City Council Members
• City Manager
• City Attorney
• City Treasurer
• Planning Commissioners
• Candidates for any of the above offices at any election • Consultants (those involved in the investment of public funds) An individual holding one of the above-listed positions may contact the Fair Political Practices Commission for assistance or written advice regarding their filing obligations if they believe that their position has been categorized incorrectly. The Fair Political Practices Commission makes the final determination whether a position is covered by Government Code Section 87200.
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APPENDIX B
Designated Employees are those positions within this City who may exercise independent judgment or make or participate in the making of governmental decisions which may foreseeably have a material effect on any financial interest.
Consultant means any individual who, pursuant to a contract with a state or local government agency:
(A) makes a governmental decision whether to
1. approve a rate, rule or regulation;
2. adopt or enforce a law;
3. issue, deny, suspend, or revoke any permit, license, application, certificate, approval, order or similar authorization or entitlement;
4. authorize the agency to enter into, modify, or renew a contract provided it is the type of contract which requires agency approval;
5. grant agency approval to a contract which requires agency approval and in which the agency is a party or to the specifications for such a contract;
6. grant agency approval to a plan, design, report, study, or similar item;
7. adopt, or grant agency approval of policies, standards or guidelines for the agency, or for any subdivision thereof; or
(B) serves in a staff capacity with the agency and in that capacity performs the same or substantially all the same duties for the agency that would otherwise be performed by an individual holding a position specified in the agency's Conflict of Interest Code.
The City Manager or her/his designee may determine in writing that a particular consultant, although a "designated position," is hired to perform a range of duties that are limited in scope and thus is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements described in this section. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant's duties and based upon that description, a statement of the extent of the disclosure requirements. The City Manager or her/his designee’s determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code.
5 ** Consultants and Contractual Consultants **
This disclosure category reads:
Consultants shall be included in the list of designated employees and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the code subject to the following limitations:
The City Manager may determine in writing that a particular consultant, although a “designated positions.” is hired to perform a range of duties that are limited in scope and thus is not required to comply with the disclosure requirements described in these categories. Such determination shall include a description of the Consultant's duties and based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The City Manager shall forward a copy of this determination to the City Council. Nothing herein excuses any such consultant from any other provision of the Conflict of Interest Code.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX C
DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
An investment, interest in real property, or income is reportable if the business entity in which the investment is held the interest in real property, or the income or source of income may foreseeably be affected materially by any decision made or participated in by the designated employee by virtue of the employee's position.
Designated employees in Group "1" must report:
a) All interests in real property which are located in whole or in part within the City. b) Investment in/or income from persons or businesses entities engaged in the business of acquisition or disposal of real property within the City.
Designated employees in Group "2" must report:
a) Investments in any business entity which, within the last two years, has contracted, or in the future foreseeably may contract with the city to provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or equipment to the city.
b) Income from any source which, within the last two years has contracted, or in the future foreseeably may contract with the City to provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or equipment to the city. c) Status as a director, officer, sole owner, partner, trustee, employee or holder of a position of management in any business entity which, within the last two year, has contracted or in the future foreseeably may contract with the city to provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or equipment to the city.
d) Investments and income otherwise reportable under Paragraphs a) and b) of Category "2", shall not be reportable unless the total amount of all contracts by the business entity to provide services, supplies, materials, machinery, or equipment to the City was more than $1,000.00 in the prior calendar year, or unless the contracts by the business entity to provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or equipment to the city will be more than $1,000.00 in the next calendar year.
Designated Employees in Group "3" must report:
a) Investments in any business entity which within the last calendar year has been regulated by the city or foreseeably may be regulated by the city in the next calendar year. b) Each source of income, provided that the income was furnished by or on behalf of any business entity which within the last calendar year has been regulated by the city or foreseeably may be regulated by the city in the next calendar year.
c) Status as a director, officer, sole owner, partner, trustee, employee or any position of management in any business entity which within the last calendar year has been regulated by the city, or foreseeably, may be regulated by the city, in the next calendar year.
CITY OF HUGHSON
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX D
PLACE OF FILING
PART I – DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES
Each employee filing a Form 700 – Annual Statement of Economic Interests shall file it with the City Clerk.
Where: City Clerk
City of Hughson
7018 Pine Street
Hughson, CA. 95326
PART II – BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
The City of Hughson City Clerk shall furnish to each designated member, upon their appointment and termination, a Form 700 – Annual Statement of Economic Interest and each completed form shall be filed with the City Clerk.
Where: City Clerk
City of Hughson
7018 Pine Street
Hughson, CA 95326
PART III – OFFICIALS LISTED IN GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 87200 The City Clerk shall furnish the following public officials, upon their appointment and termination, a Form 700 – Annual Statement of Economic Interests: City Council Members, Mayor, Planning Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney, City Treasurer or Finance Director. The Clerk will retain a copy and originals will be forwarded to the FPPC.
Where: City Clerk
City of Hughson
7018 Pine Street
Hughson, CA 95326
These statements will be forwarded to the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), 1102 Q Street, Ste 3000, Sacramento Ca 95811.
CITY OF HUGHSON
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGHSON AMENDING
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
WHEREAS, the Hughson City Council adopted a Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974, Government Code Section 81000, et seq; and WHEREAS, the Hughson City Council last amended the Conflict of Interest Code on April 22, 2024, by adopting Resolution No. 2024-12; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 87306.5, each local government agency must review its Conflict-of-Interest Code on a biennial basis and either amend the code, or report that the Code is not in need of amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Conflict of Interest Code to update Appendix A to remove, change, and include the current designated positions; add an Appendix A-1 to address Public Officials Specified in Government Code Section 87200; add an Appendix B to address Designated Employees and update language on Consultants; and update Appendix C regarding the Disclosure Categories.
WHEREAS, the City of Hughson will continue to incorporate by reference Title 2, California Administrative Code Section 18730 and amendments to it, adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), which will save time and money by minimizing the actions required of the Council to keep its code in conformity with the Reform Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hughson as follows:
1. The City of Hughson hereby adopts the City of Hughson Conflict of Interest Code attached hereto as Exhibit A.
2. Persons holding designated positions shall file Statements of Economic Interest, Form 700, pursuant to the Code with the City Clerk, who shall be deemed the Filing Officer and who shall make the statements available to the public for inspection and reproduction.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Hughson at its regular meeting held on this 28th day of September 2026 by the following roll call votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
»
»
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APPROVED:
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GEORGE CARR, Mayor
ATTEST:
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DOMINIQUE ROMO, City Manager
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Meeting Date: September 28, 2026
Subject: Consideration of a Resolution Censuring Mayor George Carr for Conduct Inconsistent with the City of Hughson Code of Conduct for Elected Officials (StanRTA Matters)
Enclosures: Resolution No. 2026-30, Censuring Mayor George Carr Presented By: Andy Pinasco, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council is requested to consider Resolution No. 2026-30. No staff recommendation is offered. Whether to censure a member of the City Council is a matter within the exclusive judgment and discretion of the City Council. City staff has had no role in this item. The City Attorney has prepared the resolution and this report only as to form, applicable authority, and procedure.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
The Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority (StanRTA) is a joint powers authority formed in 2021 by the City of Modesto and the County of Stanislaus. StanRTA is a public entity separate from the City of Hughson. Its seven-member Board of Directors includes one Director representing the smaller cities of Stanislaus County. Mayor Carr was selected to fill that seat in February 2023, served as Chair of the StanRTA Board in 2024 and 2025, and resigned from the Board on December 17, 2025. The Hughson City Council did not appoint Mayor Carr to StanRTA, but the seat was available to him because he holds office as Mayor of Hughson.
StanRTA commissioned an independent workplace investigation into Mayor Carr’s interactions with StanRTA employees. StanRTA has publicly disclosed findings letters stating that the investigator sustained three allegations under StanRTA’s internal harassment policy.
One involved unwanted physical contact with a StanRTA employee in September 2024. The other two involved jokes made in the presence of StanRTA employees in May 2025 and September 2025. According to the disclosed letters, StanRTA considered its handling of the matter closed in light of Mayor Carr’s resignation. The investigation was commissioned and conducted by StanRTA, the public entity with jurisdiction over the employees involved.
In public statements reported in September 2026, Mayor Carr disputed portions of the findings, including the allegation that he kissed the employee, acknowledged making the jokes, and characterized his conduct as “poor judgment.” CITY OF HUGHSON AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1
SECTION 6: NEW BUSINESS
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APPLICABLE AUTHORITY:
The City of Hughson adopted a Code of Conduct for Elected Officials by Resolution No. 04-19 on February 9, 2004. The Code of Conduct establishes standards of behavior for all members of the City Council, including the Mayor, and addresses how members are to treat one another, City staff, constituents, and others with whom they come into contact in representing the City. Its Sanctions section provides that members who intentionally and repeatedly do not follow proper conduct may be reprimanded or formally censured by the Council. The Code of Conduct also provides that alleged violations outside the Council’s observation should be referred to the Mayor for investigation. That referral procedure cannot operate where the Mayor is the subject of the concern, and in this instance the matter was investigated by StanRTA.
The Council’s authority to censure a member is incident to its authority to govern its own proceedings and has been recognized by California courts. Under Government Code section 34903, the elected Mayor is a member of the City Council with all the powers and duties of a member, so the Council’s censure authority applies to the Mayor on the same basis as any other member. The United States Supreme Court has recognized a censure as protected speech by elected representatives concerning the public conduct of another elected representative.
The Mayor and each member of the City Council hold elective office and are not employees of the City. The Council’s authority over the conduct of a fellow elected member is limited, and censure is the expressive means available to the Council to state its disapproval. A censure does not remove the official from office and does not deprive the official of any statutory power, duty, or compensation.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed resolution relies on the sustained findings of StanRTA’s independent investigator, as set forth in the findings letters StanRTA has publicly disclosed, and on Mayor Carr’s own public statements. Based on that record, the resolution would find that the conduct described in the sustained findings, and in particular the conduct Mayor Carr has acknowledged, is inconsistent with the Code of Conduct. The provisions identified in the resolution include the Preamble, the roles and responsibilities of all Councilmembers and of the Mayor, the standards for conduct with City staff (which the resolution applies to employees of other public agencies with whom a member works in a position held by virtue of City office), the standards for conduct with the public, the principles of proper conduct, and the standards for conduct with other public agencies.
The resolution is limited in scope. For purposes of the resolution, a sustained finding means only that the investigator concluded it was more likely than not that the alleged conduct occurred and that the conduct as found violated StanRTA’s internal harassment policy. The resolution does not find that any disputed conduct occurred, does not adopt the investigator’s conclusions as its own legal conclusions, and makes no finding of unlawful conduct. It does not
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purport to act for or bind StanRTA. It does not remove Mayor Carr from office, affect his vote or statutory powers, alter his compensation, change any committee assignment, or affect any StanRTA seat. Mayor Carr retains all rights and authority of the Office of Mayor.
The conduct addressed in the resolution occurred in Mayor Carr’s StanRTA role and not in City operations, meetings, or facilities. The Council’s interest arises because the StanRTA seat was available to him only by virtue of his office as Mayor of Hughson, and because the Code of Conduct applies to members in their dealings with others while representing the City and describes the obligation of members as continuous.
The Council may adopt the resolution as presented, adopt it with modifications within the scope of the agendized item, decline to adopt it, or continue the item to a future meeting.
Substantive changes to the findings would ordinarily warrant a continuance so that the revised resolution can be made available before the Council acts.
The resolution was included in the agenda packet distributed to each member of the City Council, including Mayor Carr, and posted in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Mayor Carr may address the Council regarding this item before the Council acts, and the presiding officer may wish to invite him to do so.
Mayor Pro Tem Randy Crooker will preside over this item pursuant to Government Code section 36802. Three affirmative votes of the five-member Council are required to adopt the resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with consideration or adoption of this resolution.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act because it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment (CEQA Guidelines § 15378(b)(5)).
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CITY OF HUGHSON
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGHSON CENSURING MAYOR GEORGE
CARR FOR CONDUCT INCONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF HUGHSON CODE OF CONDUCT FOR
ELECTED OFFICIALS
WHEREAS, the City of Hughson (“City”) is a general law city, the government of which is vested in a city council of five members pursuant to California Government Code §§ 36501 and 34902; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Hughson is a member of the City Council and has all of the powers and duties of a member of the City Council (Gov. Code § 34903), and is subject to the same rules of conduct and internal discipline as any other member; and WHEREAS, the City Council has inherent authority as a legislative body to express its collective views on the public conduct of its members, including through a verbal censure; the United States Supreme Court has recognized censure as protected speech by elected representatives concerning the public conduct of another elected representative (Houston Community College System v. Wilson (2022) 595 U.S. 468), and the California Court of Appeal has confirmed that a general law city council may consider a member’s acts and censure him by resolution (Braun v.
City of Taft (1984) 154 Cal.App.3d 332);
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted “A Code of Conduct for Elected Officials” (“Code of Conduct”) on February 9, 2004, by Resolution No. 04-19, which establishes standards of behavior for all members of the City Council and is designed to describe how Councilmembers should treat one another, City staff, constituents, and “others with whom they come into contact with in representing the City of Hughson”; and
WHEREAS, the Code of Conduct provides, among other things, that “elected officials are called upon to exhibit appropriate behavior at all times” and that Councilmembers shall “[s]erve as a model of leadership and civility to the community,” “[i]nspire public confidence in Hughson government,” and practice “civility and decorum in discussions and debate”; and WHEREAS, the Code of Conduct further provides that the Mayor “[a]cts as the official head of the City for all ceremonial purposes,” “[i]s recognized as spokesperson for City,” and “[l]eads the Council into an effective, cohesive working team”; and
WHEREAS, the Code of Conduct’s Sanctions section provides that “City Councilmembers who intentionally and repeatedly do not follow proper conduct may be reprimanded or formally
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censured by the Council”; it further provides that, “[i]f violation of the Code of Conduct is outside of the observed behaviors by the Mayor or Councilmembers, the alleged violation should be referred to the Mayor,” who should ask the City Manager and/or the City Attorney to investigate and report findings; because that referral procedure runs through the Mayor, it cannot operate where the Mayor is the subject of the concern, and in this instance StanRTA, the public entity with jurisdiction over the employees involved, commissioned and completed an independent investigation;
WHEREAS, the Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority (“StanRTA”) was formed in January 2021 under Government Code § 6500 et seq. by a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Modesto and the County of Stanislaus;
WHEREAS, under Sections 1.1, 2.1, and 3.1 of the Joint Powers Agreement, StanRTA operates as a public entity separate and apart from its Members, whose Members are the City of Modesto and the County of Stanislaus;
WHEREAS, the Joint Powers Agreement provides for a seven-member StanRTA Board of Directors, including one Director representing the cities in Stanislaus County other than Modesto and Turlock;
WHEREAS, on January 11, 2023, Hughson Mayor George Carr was selected to serve as the StanRTA Director representing the smaller cities of Stanislaus County; the Hughson City Council did not appoint Mayor Carr to StanRTA, but the seat was available to him only because he held elective office as Mayor of Hughson;
WHEREAS, Mayor Carr served as Chair of the StanRTA Board during calendar year 2024; WHEREAS, on February 27, 2025, the StanRTA Board elected Mayor Carr as Chair for calendar year 2025 by a 7–0 vote;
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2025, Mayor Carr resigned from the StanRTA Board, ending his service as Director and Chair;
WHEREAS, the StanRTA investigation concerns allegations arising from incidents in September 2024, May 2025, and September 2025, while Mayor Carr was serving as Director and Chair, involving StanRTA employees; the matters concern StanRTA, not City of Hughson operations, meetings, or facilities; Mayor Carr was acting in his StanRTA public-agency role, and not as presiding officer of the Hughson City Council;
WHEREAS, the Mayor and each member of the City Council hold elective office and are not employees of the City; the City Council’s authority over the conduct of a fellow elected member is limited, and censure is the expressive means available to the Council to state its disapproval;
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WHEREAS, StanRTA commissioned an independent workplace investigation, conducted by an independent workplace investigation law firm, into Mayor Carr’s interactions with StanRTA employees; the investigation’s findings were memorialized in written findings letter(s) that StanRTA has disclosed and that are public records available to the City and to the public; the City Council relies on the sustained findings of StanRTA’s independent investigator, as set forth in those publicly disclosed findings letters, because StanRTA is the public entity with jurisdiction over the employees involved;
WHEREAS, according to the publicly disclosed StanRTA findings letters, the investigator sustained three allegations under StanRTA’s internal harassment policy, one involving unwanted physical contact with a StanRTA employee and two involving jokes made in the presence of StanRTA employees, as described in Section 2 below;
WHEREAS, for purposes of this Resolution, a “sustained” workplace-investigation finding means only that the investigator concluded it was more likely than not (a preponderance of the evidence) that the alleged conduct occurred and that the conduct as found violated StanRTA’s internal harassment policy; a sustained finding is not a determination by this Council that the conduct in fact occurred, is not a legal conclusion (including a finding of unlawful harassment under FEHA or any other statute), is not a criminal adjudication, and is not a judicial finding; WHEREAS, StanRTA’s harassment policy prohibits harassment, including unwanted contact and derogatory or sexual jokes that may interfere with an employee’s work performance or create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment, and establishes procedures for investigating harassment complaints; and
WHEREAS, in public statements reported in September 2026, Mayor Carr disputed portions of the findings, including the kissing allegation, acknowledged making the jokes, and characterized his conduct with StanRTA as “poor judgment”; and
WHEREAS, the independent workplace investigation was completed after Mayor Carr’s resignation as Chair, and the StanRTA letter describing the investigator’s findings, which StanRTA has disclosed as a public record, stated that, in light of that resignation, StanRTA considered its handling of the matter closed; and
WHEREAS, the Code of Conduct provides that Councilmembers who intentionally and repeatedly do not follow proper conduct may be censured, and the StanRTA matters represent multiple instances over 2024–2025;
WHEREAS, this Resolution was included in the agenda packet for the September 28, 2026 regular meeting of the City Council, which was posted on September 25, 2026 in accordance with Government Code § 54954.2 and distributed to each member of the City Council, including Mayor Carr, in advance of the meeting; Mayor Carr was thereby afforded the opportunity to review this
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Resolution before the meeting and to address the City Council regarding it before the Council acted; and
WHEREAS, consideration of this Resolution was placed on the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council held on September 28, 2026, in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Gov.
Code §§ 54950 et seq.), and the matter was considered in open session; and WHEREAS, Mayor Pro Tempore Randy Crooker presided over consideration of this item pursuant to Government Code § 36802.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated.
The above recitals accurately describe the sources on which the City Council relies and are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Findings.
Based on the sources identified in the recitals, including the sustained findings set forth in the StanRTA workplace-investigation findings letters that StanRTA has disclosed as public records, and the full record before the City Council, the City Council makes the following findings, limited to its assessment of Mayor Carr’s conduct as a Hughson elected official. (a) StanRTA’s independent investigator sustained three allegations under StanRTA’s internal harassment policy standard: (1) an allegation that, in September 2024, Mayor Carr kissed and touched a StanRTA employee, as to which the investigator concluded that the conduct as found violated StanRTA’s harassment policy prohibiting unwanted physical contact; (2) an allegation that, in May 2025, Mayor Carr made a joke referencing masturbation in the presence of StanRTA employees; and (3) an allegation that, in September 2025, Mayor Carr made a joke concerning sexual orientation in the presence of StanRTA employees. (b) The City Council finds that the conduct described in the sustained findings, and in particular the conduct Mayor Carr has acknowledged, is inconsistent with the standards of behavior established by the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials, as set forth in Section 3 below.
(c) The StanRTA matters concern the period when Mayor Carr held the StanRTA small-cities Director seat, which was available to him only because he held elective office as Mayor of Hughson. Although the Hughson City Council did not appoint Mayor Carr to StanRTA, he held the seat in connection with that public-agency role. The City Council finds that Mayor Carr has publicly acknowledged making the
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May 2025 and September 2025 jokes and characterized his conduct as “poor judgment,” while disputing the kissing allegation.
(d) The City Council does not independently find that any disputed conduct occurred, does not adopt the investigator’s StanRTA policy conclusions as its own legal conclusions, and makes no finding of unlawful conduct, including unlawful harassment under FEHA or any other statute. The Council does not purport to make findings on StanRTA’s behalf or on behalf of the StanRTA Board. (e) The censure is limited to Mayor Carr’s conduct as a Hughson elected official. This Resolution has no effect on any StanRTA seat or appointment.
Section 3. Code of Conduct Provisions Implicated.
The City Council finds that the conduct described in the sustained findings of the independent StanRTA workplace investigation, and in particular the conduct Mayor Carr has acknowledged, is inconsistent with the following provisions of the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials (adopted February 9, 2004, Resolution No. 04-19).
1. Preamble: “Elected officials are called upon to exhibit appropriate behavior at all times.”
2. Overview of Roles and Responsibilities — All Councilmembers: “Fully participate in City Council meetings and other public forums while demonstrating respect, kindness, consideration, and courtesy to others”; “Serve as a model of leadership and civility to the community”; “Inspire public confidence in Hughson government.”
3. Overview of Roles and Responsibilities — Mayor: “Acts as the official head of the City for all ceremonial purposes”; “Is recognized as spokesperson for City”; “Leads the Council into an effective, cohesive working team.”
4. Council Conduct with City Staff: “Treat all staff as professionals. Clear, honest communication that respects the abilities, experience, and dignity of each individual is expected. Poor behavior towards staff is not acceptable.” The City Council considers these standards equally applicable to employees of other public agencies with whom a Councilmember works in a position held by virtue of City office.
5. Council Conduct with the Public: “Remember that despite population figures, Hughson is a small town at heart… Their behaviors and comments serve as models for proper deportment in the City of Hughson. Honesty and respect for the dignity of each individual should be reflected in every word and action taken by Councilmembers, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is a serious and continuous responsibility.”
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6. Principles of Proper Conduct: Proper conduct includes “Modeling a professional manner” and “Keeping integrity intact”; “It all comes down to respect… Respect for one another as individuals.”
7. Council Conduct with Other Public Agencies: “Be clear about representing the City or personal interests”; “Councilmembers should be clear about which organizations they represent and inform the Mayor and Council of their involvement.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hughson as follows:
1. Statement of Censure. The City Council hereby formally censures Mayor George Carr and expresses its strong disapproval of the conduct described in the sustained findings of the StanRTA investigation and the conduct Mayor Carr has publicly acknowledged, which the Council finds inconsistent with the City of Hughson Code of Conduct for Elected Officials.
This censure constitutes a formal public rebuke adopted on behalf of the City Council.
2. Express Limitations on Effect of Censure. This censure is an expression of the City Council’s disapproval and nothing more. This Resolution does not and shall not: (a) remove Mayor Carr from office or from any position on the City Council; (b) strip, suspend, or diminish the Mayor’s right to vote on matters before the City Council; (c) divest the Mayor of any statutory powers or duties held by virtue of his election to office; (d) affect any committee assignment held by the Mayor by virtue of his office; (e) reduce, suspend, or otherwise alter the Mayor’s compensation during his current term of office (Gov. Code § 36516.5); (f) impose any other penalty, sanction, or disability upon the Mayor; or (g) remove, replace, or otherwise affect any StanRTA seat or appointment. Any appointment, replacement, or removal concerning a StanRTA seat is governed by the Joint Powers Agreement and the applicable appointing bodies.
3. No Adjudication of Legal Liability. This Resolution expresses the City Council’s disapproval of the conduct acknowledged by Mayor Carr and the conduct described in the sustained findings of the StanRTA investigation, which the Council finds inconsistent with the Code of Conduct. It is not a determination that any disputed conduct in fact occurred, does not adopt the investigator’s policy conclusions as the Council’s own legal conclusions, and makes no finding of unlawful conduct, including unlawful harassment under FEHA or any other statute. This Resolution is not, and shall not be construed as, an adjudication of criminal guilt or civil liability. Nothing in this Resolution is intended to determine or establish any legal right, obligation, or status of any person. This Resolution does not purport to be an action of, or bind, StanRTA or its Board of Directors.
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4. Reservation; No Admission. The adoption of this Resolution is not, and shall not be construed as, an admission by the City of Hughson of any employment relationship with, or employer authority over, Mayor Carr, who holds elective office and is not a City employee, or of any liability under the Fair Employment and Housing Act or any other law.
5. Call to Comply with the Code of Conduct. The City Council calls upon Mayor Carr to conduct himself at all times in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials.
6. Direction to City Clerk. The City Clerk is hereby directed to enter this Resolution into the official records of the City of Hughson and to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to Mayor Carr.
7. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Resolution, or any application thereof, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution.
8. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Hughson at a regular meeting held on September 28, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
APPROVED:
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RANDY CROOKER, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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DOMINIQUE ROMO, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney, City of Hughson