Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
March 22, 2022 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Diane McCall called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Diane McCall led the pledge of allegiance.
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 Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to approve 4) Approval of Agenda. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Simone Alex, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor ,and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ana Rosa Rizo-Centino was called to speak in support of Pride Month and the Fillmore Pride Resource Fair.
Andrea G. Madrigal was called to speak in support of Pride Month and the Fillmore Pride Resource Fair.
Michael Schouten was called to speak in support of Pride Month and the Fillmore Pride Resource Fair.
Steven Hintz, Ventura County Treasurer-Tax Collector was called to speak to request past due to taxes property taxes from the Marinelli property.
Theresa Robledo was called to speak to invite the Community on Friday, March 25, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Diamond Realty 460 Santa Clara Street to introduce the new owners of the building.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 7.A through 7.D is to Approve by voice vote.
6.A CITY OF FILLMORE, WARRANT LIST- MARCH 22, 2021
Warrant 03.22.22.pdf
6.B MINUTES- MARCH 8, 2022
Minutes - March 8, 2022.pdf
6.C APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 22-935, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 21-04 TO AMEND FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6.04.0417 TO UPDATE DENSITY BONUS STANDARDS FOR
CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAW
STF RPT 2ND READING - DENSITY BONUS ORDINANCE 3-22-2022.pdf
6.D APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITIZEN’S OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING FY 2022-23
COPS GRANT 2022 STAFF REPORT.docx
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds to approve 6) Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.A PUPLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 22- 01, ORDINANCE 22-937, TO PROHIBIT ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND
JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN THE VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD
ZONE AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
CC_STAFF_REPORT_1ST_READING_-
_ADUS_IN_VERY_HIGH_RISK_FIRE_HAZARD_ZONES.pdf
Mayor Diane McCall opened the Public Hearing. Councilmember Mark Austin and Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds recused themselves from this item. Senior Planner, Brian McCarthy, presented this item. Councilmember Christina Villasenor asked questions. City Attorney Tiffany Israel commented. Mayor Diane McCall asked a question and commented. City Manager David Rowlands commented. Councilmember Simone Alex asked a question.
Mayor McCall motioned, seconded by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to approve the first reading to introduce Zoning Ordinance Amendment 22-01, to Prohibit Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and Finding of Exemption from CEQA. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT:
None.
7.B AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE VEHICLE
PUBLIC WORKS TRUCK SR (002)_FINAL.pdf
City Manager, David Rowlands, presented this item. Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds commented.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and purchase a Public Works and Facilities Truck for not to exceed $49,800. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: None.
7.C 3 YEAR LEASE WITH MENDOCINO RAILWAY FOR THE RAILROAD “TICKET BOOTH” BUILDING
SR - MENDOCINO RR 3 YEAR LEASE 2022_FINAL.pdf
City Attorney, Tiffany Israel, presented this item. Mayor Diane McCall asked a question. Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds asked a question.
Motioned by Councilmember Simone Alex, second by Councilmember Mark Austin to approve the 2022 Lease Agreement to rent the ticket booth building to Mendocino Railway if the City has received payment of the delinquent rent and all late fees and interest prior to the City Council’s consideration of this new lease. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: None.
8. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Christina Villasenor provided updates on the Fillmore Piru Basin Groundwater.
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds provided updates on APCD and VRSD.
9. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem suggested that LGBTQ Fair on June 11th be added to the agenda, Councilmember Christina Villasenor is in support of adding it to the agenda. No third vote was received.
Councilmember Christina Villasenor commented on Consent Calendar Item 6.D.
10. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
No updates.
11. CLOSED SESSION
11.A CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION - MARCH 22, 2022.pdf
Mayor McCall recessed the meeting to go into closed session. Meting was resumed with no reportable action.
12. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR DIANE MCCALL ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022 CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Prepared by:
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Erika Herrera, Assistant City Manager