Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
January 11, 2022 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Diane McCall called meeting to order
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Diane McCall led the pledge
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem, Lynn Edmonds, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds to approve 4) Approval of Agenda. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Councilmember Mark Austin
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A ARI LARSON TREE DEDICATION
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, presented this item on behalf of the Fillmore Garden Club.
City Council unanimously approved the tree location and planting dedicated to Ari Larson.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Rene Swenson was called to speak regarding Downtown restoration.
Tim Holmgren was called to speak regarding Ari Larson's tree dedication, joining SB9, and downtown restoration.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 7. A through 7.C is to Approve by voice vote.
7.A MINUTES, DECEMBER 14, 2021
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES- DECEMBER 14, 2021.pdf
7.B CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - JANUARY 11, 2022 CITY OF FILLMORE - JANUARY 11, 2022 WARRANT REGISTER.pdf
7.C ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE FILLMORE AND PIRU BASINS GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY (“JPA”)
FILLMORE - GSA - STAFF REPORT BOARD APPOINTMENT_FINAL.pdf Edmonds, Alex
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds motioned, seconded by councilmember Simone Alex to approve 7) Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Councilmember Mark Austin
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE GENERATOR INSTALLATION
AT ACTIVE ADULT CENTER AND VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING AND APPROVAL
OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE FILLMORE PIRU MEMORIAL DISTRICT FOR
THIS WORK
Generators VMD - Award of Contract reportFINAL.pdf
David W. Rowlands, City Manager and Roxanne Hughes, City Engineer presented this item.
City Council discussed this item.
Councilmember Simone Alex motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Edmonds to approve the project, appropriate funding to cover the costs associated with the generator at the Active Adult Center. The generator at the Veterans Memorial Building will be discussed during the January 25, 2022, ARP topic discussion. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Councilmember Mark Austin.
8.B AUTHORIZE PAYMENT REQUEST NO 7 TO HEARTHSTONE MULTIASSET ENTITY C, LP
FOR WESTERLY AND EASTERLY LEVEES FOR HERITAGE VALLEY PARKS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) NO. 5 WITH BOND CONSTRUCTION FUNDS CC Staff Report Authorization-Hearthstone Pmt #7 final.pdf City Manager David Rowlands and Councilmember Simone Alex recused themselves as they live in the area.
Roel Briones, Finance Director, presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds motioned, Seconded Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to Authorize the payment of Payment Request No. 7 for $1,710,234 to Hearthstone Multi-Asset Entity C, L.P. to reimburse Hearthstone for costs incurred constructing Easterly and Westerly Levees, subject to 10% retention of total levee cost, as noted in Attachment 1 –Hearthstone Payment Request No. 7, attachment 2, 5A, Retention, $680,536.50, to be released upon clearing checklist of pertinent contract items. Motion carried by the following voice vote:
AYES: Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Councilmember Mark Austin.
8.C STREET NAME TO RECOGNIZE MAX PINA
MAX PENA STREET NAMING.doc
City Manager Dave W. Rowlands presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds motioned, seconded by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to approve the funding and Street Naming for Max Pina. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Councilmember Mark Austin.
8.D PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF MOUNTAIN VIEW APARTMENTS (DEVELOPMENT PERMIT N0. 18-03) TO LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2, (L&L NO. 2)
2021-01-11_SR_LLD ANNEXATION_PUBLIC HEARING.pdf
Mayor Diane McCall opened the public hearing.
Brian McCarthy, Senior Planner, presented this item.
No public comments and Mayor Diane McCall closed the public hearing.
Erika Herrera-Terriquez opened the ballot and provided results to City Council and staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmond motioned, seconded by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to Adopt Resolutions 22-3858 and 22-3857, confirming the results of the ballot and approving the annexation and levy of assessments. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Councilmember Mark Austin.
8.E DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ANNUAL AND FIVE-YEAR REPORT AND FINDINGS FOR FIVE-YEAR UNEXPENDED FEES PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66006 AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-3855 MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING
UNEXPENDED FEES
SR FY 2020-21 66006 DIF REPORT-FINAL.pdf
Roel Briones, Finance Director, presented this item.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Simone Alex to receive and file the attached DIF Report Development for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021 and adopt Resolution No. 22-3855 to make the findings required to explain why the City may retain the unexpended development fees and accept the annual development fee disclosure information, totaling $2,074,994. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Councilmember Mark Austin.
9. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor provided updates from Fillmore Piru GSA regarding the Groundwater Sustainability plan being adopted and moving into the implementation phase.
Mayor Pro Tem provided updates on Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) electrical vehicles grants and VCTC van pools.
10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS Councilmember Christina Villaseñor thanked City staff and First Responders and reminded community to visit www.vcrecovers.org for updated information and resources.
Councilmember Lynn Edmonds mentioned interpretation, ARP funding.
Councilmember Simone Alex provided comments regarding generator, and thanked constituents, staff and city council members.
11. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
David W. Rowlands, provided a list of all open positions. Positions are posted online at www.fillmoreca.com or call Erika Herrera at 805-946-1712.
Update on downtown restoration, cleaning, and bringing to City Council the Downtown restoration on the January 25, 2022, meeting.
Southern California Edison will be presenting on February 22, 2022.
The American Rescue Plan will be discussed in the upcoming meeting (January 25, 2022)
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A CLOSED SESSION:
A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation - The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4), because the City is considering whether to join a lawsuit challenging the adoption of Senate Bill No. 9.
B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation - The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: City of Fillmore vs. EXPOSHOWS, Inc.; Case Number 21STLC06353; Los Angeles County Superior Court.
CLOSED SESSION - JANUARY 11, 2022.pdf
Mayor Diane McCall announced meeting would recess for Closed Session.
Meeting was resumed. Mayor Diane McCall had no reportable actions.
13. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR DIANE MCCALL ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2022, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Mayor Diane McCall adjourned meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Prepared by:
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Erika Herrera, Assistant City Manager