Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
January 25, 2022 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Diane McCall called meeting to order
Just Communities provided a few words to constituents
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
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, requested to pull item 8.C central business Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, requested to have item 8.E moved up after item 8.A Both requests were motioned and second by Mayor Pro Tem Edmonds and Council member Mark Austin.
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to approve 4) Approval of Agenda with changes described above. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A SPIRIT OF SANTA PAULA -KAY WILSON-BOLTON
Kay Wilson Bolton, Vanity Alonzo, and Daisy Rodriguez presented this item.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Joey Juhasz-Lukomski, regarding VCTC needs for the City and commuter bus to LA County (alternative methods to get to town).
7. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 7.A through 7.B is to Approve by voice vote.
7.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER- JANUARY 25, 2022 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER- JANUARY 25, 2022.pdf
7.B MINUTES- JANUARY 11, 2022
Minutes January 11, 2022.pdf
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds to approve 7) Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Councilmember Mark, Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A AWARD PIGGY BACK TREE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT TO WEST COAST ARBORIST Fillmore - Award Piggy Back Tree Maintenance Contract to West Coast Arborist.pdf Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, presented this item. City Council had questions for staff. Questions were addressed.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds to approve to take the following actions:
1. Approve the appropriation and reallocations described above to fund a new contract with WCA.
2. Approve the attached contract with West Coast Arborist, Inc. for 4 years of tree maintenance services.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Mark, Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
8.B CONSIDER WHETHER TO AUTHORIZE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR THE CITY’S
TWO RIVERS PARK PROJECT APPLICATION FOR A LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND GRANT
SR - Two Rivers Park Project Funding Request.pdf
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, presented this item. City Council had questions. Questions were addressed.
Item was opened for discussion.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds to allocate $208,917.50 from ARP funding now and all of the additional required funding after the City receives notice of a successful grant application.
Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Mark, Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
Motioned made by Villasenor, allocation from the alternative number two seconded by Edmonds.
8.C DISCUSSION OF WHETHER TO INVEST IN A PLAN TO IMPROVE THE CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT
SR_-_DOWNTOWN_BUSINESS_DISTRICT.pdf
Item was tabled to a future meeting once additional cost information is provided.
8.D CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF A REQUEST TO FINANCIALLY CONTRIBUTE TO THE
PROPOSED CITY OF FILLMORE GATEWAY SIGNS
SR - 2022 Gateway Sign Discussion.pdf
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, presented this item.
Andy Klittich and Renee Swenson were called to speak regarding this item.
Tim Holmgren was called to provide public comment in support of this item.
Diane Sutton was called to speak public comment in support of this item.
Item was open for discussion.
Councilmember Simone Alex motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds to allocate 25% of the project total cost, not to exceed $112,500 from ARP funding and draft an agreement in approved form by the City Attorney. Motion carried by the following voice vote:
AYES: Councilmember Mark, Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
8.E CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE REPORT AND DISCUSS PROPOSED USE OF AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN FUNDS
SR_-_USE_OF_AMERICAN_RESCUE_PLAN_ACT_FUNDS.pdf
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, presented this item.
Item was opened for discussion amongst City Council members.
Joey Juhasz-Lukomski was called to make a public comment regarding the ARP discussion and conduct outreach to the community to find out where the funding should be spent.
Council Member Christina Villaseñor, would like to remove streets.
Keys elements:
• Boys and Girls Club, One Step A La Vez (mental health) • Boys and Girls Club Facilities
• Parks Improvements
• Downtown Enhancement
• Parks and Recreation
• Spirits of Santa Paula
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds would like to request input from community members. Help businesses that are coming into the town, and Spanish interpretation Council Member Simone Alex
Key Elements:
• Bike Paths
• Parks are important but first grants
• Boys and Girls Club
• Downtown
• Update the City’s website
• Funding Spirit of Santa Paula
Council Member Mark Austin
• Parks improvements, bike paths, anything else associated with recreation • HVAC system.
• Boys and Girls Club
• Downtown Enhancements
• Funding for Spirits
Mayor Diane McCall
• Parks improvements
• HVAC
• Online permitting system
• Updating the City’s website
• Geo Delivery Communication
• Boys and Girls Club
• Fire Station sleeping arrangements
• Downtown enhancements (discuss further)
• Spirit Funding
• Bike paths and recreation in general
City Council decided that numbers will go back to the ad-hoc budget committee for discussion.
Staff will bring back to City Council later after being reviewed with the budget committee.
8.F APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR 2022-2023 INTERPRETATION
SERVICES WITH JUST COMMUNITIES
Interpretation Services SR.pdf
Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, presented this item. City Council had questions for staff. Questions were addressed.
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to approve the Contract Services Agreement for 18 months of Interpretation Services with Just Communities for interpretation services to be provided at community outreach meetings or when interpretation at a City Council meeting has been requested by a resident in an amount not to exceed $8,250 in a form approved of the City Attorney. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Mark, Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
8.G CONSIDERATION OF THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 FOR THE CITY OF FILLMORE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022- 2023
FY 2022-23 ROPS Staff Report.pdf
Roel Briones, Finance Director, presented this item. City Council had questions for staff.
Questions were addressed.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds to approve and direct staff to submit to the VCCOB and California Department of Finance the ROPS 22-23 and Administrative Budget FY 2022-23 and authorize the Executive Director or his designee to make any changes needed. Motion carried by the following voice vote:
AYES: Councilmember Mark, Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
8.I ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-3860 APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS
FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANT AND PAYMENT PROGRAMS
SR_FILLMORE_CALRECYCLE_GRANT.pdf
Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, presented this item.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds to approve resolution 22-3860 Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Councilmember Mark, Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
9. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds provided updates on the VCTC walking survey, which is available for the community.
10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS Councilmember Simone Alex, provided comments regarding volunteers and make a push for volunteers.
Councilmember Christina Villasenor Mission Rock facility finding out if the City will take any stand.
City Manager Dave W. Rowlands will have the letter ready for City Council to sign a letter.
11. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
City Manager did not have any reports.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION - JANUARY 25, 2022.pdf
Meeting recessed at 9:06 p.m.
Meeting resumed at 9:27 p.m. Mayor Diane McCall reported that City Council met behind closed session and City Council unanimously agreed to proceed with litigation against David Storrs.
13. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR DIANE MCCALL ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022 CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Mayor Diane McCall adjourned the meeting at 9:28 p.m.
Prepared by:
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Erika Herrera, Assistant City Manager