Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
April 12, 2022 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Diane McCall call the meeting to order
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 Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds 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. PRESENTATIONS
5.A DMV/DONATE LIFE MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Diane McCall presented proclamation to Donate Life members.
Stephen Weed and Laurie Negel spoke and thanked the City Council for the proclamation.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Deysi Juarez was called to speak in opposition to the Pride Parade.
Rhonda Taylor was called to speak in opposition to the Pride Parade.
Mary Bennett was called to speak in opposition to the Pride Parade and Pride month Annette Sula was called to speak in opposition to the Pride Parade.
Candance Ingram was called to speak in opposition to the Pride Parade.
Diane Sutton was called to speak in opposition to the Pride Parade.
Rev. Leslie Lanier was called to speak opposition to the Pride Parade.
Joanne King was called to speak regarding the Flower Show.
Dave Wade was called to speak regarding decision making in government.
Tim Holmgren was called to speak opposition to the Pride Parade.
Mario Presents was called to speak in support of Pride Parade.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 7.A through 7. C is to Approve by voice vote.
7.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - APRIL 12, 2022
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - APRIL 12, 2022.PDF
7.B APPROVE SECOND READING 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
SR - 2ND READING - ADUS IN VERY HIGH RISK FIRE HAZARD ZONES.pdf
7.C EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR 341 A STREET
SR - 341 A ST 8TH AMENDMENT.PDF
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds and Councilmember Mark Austin abstain from item
7.B. Mayor Pro Tem Edmonds “ditto” on the conflict.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to approve 7) 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.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A) CITY COUNCIL APPROVE OF PROPOSED USES OF AMERICAN RESCUE
PLAN FUNDS
SR - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS-FINAL.pdf
David W. Rowlands presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds had questions. City Manager, Dave W. Rowlands, addressed questions.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor had questions. City Manager, Dave W.
Rowlands, addressed questions.
Councilmember Mark Austin had questions. City Manager, Dave W. Rowlands, addressed questions.
Alotl Aparacio was called to speak to thank City Council regarding the funding for Big Brother, Big Sisters.
Michael Ramos was called to speak City Council regarding the funding for Big Brother, Big Sisters.
Renee Swenson was called to speak regarding the downtown enhancement rehabilitation program.
Item was opened for discussion amongst City Council members.
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to approve the first reading to introduce Zoning Ordinance Amendment 22-01, to approve the recommended funding priorities. 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.B) CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT WITH RSG TO ASSIT
WITH COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SR - RSG ARPA ASSISTANCE_FINAL.pdf
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, presented this item.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds to approve the first reading to introduce Zoning Ordinance Amendment 22-01, approve a contract with RSG in a form approved by the City Attorney in an amount not to exceed $40,000. 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.C) FY 2021-22 MID-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT
FY 2021-22 MID-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT - FINAL.pdf
Roel Briones, Finance Director, presented this item.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor had questions. Staff addressed questions.
8.D) CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL FUNDING REHABILITATION
FOR THE VETERANS MEMORIAL DISTRICT (VMD) BUILDING
SR - RENOVATION MEMORIAL BUILDING.pdf
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, and Ernie Villegas, Board Member of the Fillmore-Piru Memorial District, presented this item.
Items was opened for discussion amongst City Council members.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to approve a loan agreement with the District to fund the upfront costs of the $1.2M Phase 1 project for the VMD renovation project. 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.E) INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 21-938 UPDATING FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODER CHAPTER 15.38 “FIREWORKS”
FILLMORE - STAFF REPORT UPDATE TO FMC CHAPTER 15.38-
FIREWORKS.pdf
Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, presented this item.
Sonia Ponce, Cheers, was called to speak regarding asking additional time to submit the application.
John Gartman, President Santa Clara Railroad, had an issue about the 75% residency requirement.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to introduce the first reading of an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California, Updating the City’s Regulations for Fireworks as set forth in Fillmore Municipal Code Section 15.38”. 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. F) CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT TO PURSUE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 908 B STREET
STAFF REPORT - AGREEMENT WITH JEM_FINAL.pdf
Tiffany Israel, City Attorney, presented this item. Questions were addressed.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to approve of this agreement. 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. G) REQUEST BY A NEW OWNER TO WAIVE PENALTIES AND INTEREST OWED ON CFD 6
FILLMORE STAFF REPORT - CFD 6 - REQUEST TO WAIVE PENALTIES AND INTEREST_FINAL.pdf
Tiffany Israel, City Attorney, Presented this item.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Simone Alex to approve waiver of penalties and interest on the CFD that accrued before the current owner acquired the property. 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. H) APPOINTMENT TO FILL ONE OF THE CITY OF FILLMORE’S SEATS ON THE
CITIZENS TRASPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE/SOCIAL SERVICE
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (CTAC/SSTAC)
VCTC_CTAC_STAC_APPOINMENT_STAFF_REPORT.pdf
Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds motioned, seconded by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to appoint Joey Juhasz-Lukomski to the Ventura County Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee/Social Service Transportation Advisory Council (CTAC/SSTAC). 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.I) APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SR - PARKS AND REC COMMISSION 2022 APPOINTMENT.pdf
Mayor Diane McCall motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds to appoint Stephanie Klittich to fill the full term of a vacant position on the Parks and Recreation Commission through June 30, 2026. 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.J) APPROVE THE 2022-2023 VENTURA COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICE LEVEL
REQUEST
VENTURA COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES SERVICE LEVEL- STAFF
REPORT_FINAL.PDF
Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, presented this item.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to Approve the 2022-2023 Service Level Request with Ventura County Animal Services. 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.
9. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds provided VCTC updates.
Councilmember Christina Villasenor provided updates on the Fillmore Piru Basin Groundwater.
10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS Ccouncilmember Simone Alex requested that the Council Support discussion for AB223.
Councilmember Edmonds supported the recommendation to add the item to the next agenda.
Mayor Diane McCall and Councilmember Mark Austin supported the request. Item will be added in the upcoming agenda.
Mayor Pro Tem, Lynn Edmonds, provided an announcement regarding drinking water, protection to aqueducts, and thanked those who spoke in favor of LGBTQ. Asked to add the LGBTQ topic to a future agenda. Majority voted against it. Motion was rejected.
11. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
City Manager, David W. Rowlands, commented on the event for the Street dedication for Max Piña and how the event went well.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A CLOSED SESSION:
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator – The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations and to give direction to its negotiators regarding, 575 1st Street, Fillmore, CA 93015. The City’s real property negotiators, the City Manager, and City Attorney will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms for this property.
B. Conference with Real Property Negotiator – The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations and to give direction to its negotiators regarding, 510 Santa Clara Street, CA 93015. The City’s real property negotiators, the City Manager, and City Attorney will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms for these properties.
C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code sections 54956.9(d)(2) and (d)(3), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case.
CLOSED SESSION - APRIL 12, 2022.pdf
Meeting was recessed at 9:05 p.m.
Meeting was resumed at 9:21 p.m.
No reportable action
13. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR DIANE MCCALL ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022, AT CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Meeting adjourned at 9:21
Prepared by:
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Erika Herrera, Assistant City Manager