Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
April 26, 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 Christina Villaseñor, Mayor Pro Tem, Lynn Edmonds, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Councilmember Simone Alex.
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: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor ,and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Councilmember Simone Alex.
5. PRESENTATIONS - KATE FURLONG WITH VENTURA REGIONAL FIRE SAFE COUNCIL Kate Furlong with the Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council presented this item.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
John McKinney spoke regarding security trains and allowing musical bans on trains from Fillmore to Montalvo
On behalf of the Rotary Club, Renee Swenson spoke to request City Council waive the permit fees for the legacy sign. She also reminded the community about the May 21st event.
Annette Sula was called to speak in opposition of AB 2223 Andrea Enriquez was called to speak in opposition of AB 2223 Eddie Enriquez was called to speak in opposition of AB 2223
7. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 7.A through 7.E is to Approve by voice vote.
7.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - APRIL 26, 2022
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT - APRIL 26, 2022.pdf
7.B MINUTES MARCH 22, 2022
Minutes March 22, 2022.pdf
7.C MINUTES APRIL 12, 2022
Minutes April 12, 2022.pdf
7.D APPROVE SECOND READING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 21-938 UPDATING FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODER CHAPTER 15.38 “FIREWORKS”
Fillmore - Staff Report Second Reading Update to FMC Chapter 15.38- Fireworks_Final.pdf
7.E CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 22-3875 TO APPROVE AND ADOPT AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF FILLMORE AND IUOE LOCAL, 501 TO ADD THE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR NUTRITION AIDE TO SALARY SCHEDULE “S”
(Fillmore) Staff Report for Reso 22-3875- Amendment No 1 to IUOE MOU_Final.pdf Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to approve 4) Approval of Agenda. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor,and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Councilmember Simone Alex.
8. OLD BUSINESS
8.A FILLMORE EQUESTRIAN CENTER WORK PLAN CHANGE UPDATE
FEC - SR Work Plan Change Update 042622 FINAL.pdf
Roxanne Hughes, City Engineer, presented this item.
Carolyn Dye, Attorney for Mario and Vanessa Robledo was called to speak.
Mario and Vanessa Robledo were called to speak.
Beth Hartman was called to speak.
Christopher Purucker was called to speak.
Steve McKinnon was called to speak.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to:
1. Receive an update regarding the Fillmore Equestrian Center Grading; and
2. Provide comments to staff regarding the proposed revised grading plan to increase the depth of the fill blanket and the creation of an 80 to 100’ wide elevated pad area adjacent to the westerly levee.
Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Councilmember Simone Alex.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A Review of the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Increase in Assessments for the City of Fillmore Storm Drain Maintenance Districts, Consideration of a Resolution to Initiate the Proceedings and the Intent to Levy the Annual Assessments, and Setting of a Public Hearing Date to Consider This Proposal Fillmore Storm Drain Assessment District _SR_Final.pdf
Roel Briones, Finance Director, presented this item.
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, recused himself from this item as he lives in the area.
Mayor Pro Tem McCall recused herself from District 2, Hometown, Tract 5160.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor recused herself from District 2, Riverwalk, Tract 5099.
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds commented on this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds motioned, seconded by Christina Villaseñor to adopt Resolution No. 22-3872 Declaring the Intention to Levy the Annual Assessment for FY 2022-23 for Fillmore Storm Drain Maintenance Assessment District Nos. 01, 01A, 03, 04, 05, 06 07A, 07B, and 07C; and set a Public Hearing for May 24, 2022, at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting, to receive public comments regarding the Engineer’s Annual Assessment Report and the levy of assessments for each district Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT:
Councilmember Simone Alex.
9.B Review and Initiation of Proceedings for the Annual Levy the Annual of Assessments for the City of Fillmore Landscape and Lighting District No. 02 and Heritage Valley Landscape and Lighting District 2007-1; Approval of the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Increased Assessments; and Set the Public Hearing to Consider This Proposal
FY 2022-23 Staff Report Landscape Lighting Districts_Final.pdf Roel Briones, Finance Director, presented this item.
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, recused himself from this item as he lives in the area.
Mayor Pro Tem had questions about this item. Staff addressed questions.
Mayor Pro Tem McCall recused herself from District 2, Hometown, Tract 5160.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor recused herself from District 2, Riverwalk, Tract 5099.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds to:
1. Adopt Resolution 22-3869 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the Fillmore Landscape and Lighting District No. 02 for Fiscal Year 2022- 23, Pursuant to the Provisions of Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code;
2. Adopt Resolution 22-3870 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California Preliminarily Approving the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for Fillmore Landscape and Lighting District No. 02 for Fiscal Year 2022-23;
3. Adopt Resolution 22-3871 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments for Fillmore Landscape and Lighting District No. 02 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and Setting a Public Hearing to Consider This Proposal;
4. Adopt Resolution 22-3873 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the Heritage Valley Landscape and Lighting District No. 2007-1 for Fiscal Year 2022-23, Pursuant to the Provisions of Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code;
5. Adopt Resolution 22-3867 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California Preliminarily Approving the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for the Heritage Valley Landscape and Lighting District No. 2007-1 for Fiscal Year 2022-23;
6. Adopt Resolution 22-3868 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments for the Heritage Valley Landscape and Lighting District No. 2007- 1 for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 and Setting a Public Hearing to Consider This Proposal;
7. Set the Public Hearing for May 24, 2022 at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting to receive public comments regarding the Engineer’s Annual Assessment Report and the levy of assessments for each district.
Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT:
Councilmember Simone Alex.
9.C CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE FILLMORE
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE USE OF THE FILLMORE AQUATIC CENTER
SR - 2022 Aquatic Center Agreement with FUSD_Final.pdf
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, presented this item.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds to approve the License Agreement. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Councilmember Simone Alex.
9.D 510 SANTA CLARA AVENUE PROPERTY UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR
AUTHORIZATION TO RECORD A DEED RESTRICTION
510 Santa Clara Deed Restriction-SR- Final.pdf
Tiffany Israel, City Attorney, presented this item.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to authorize the Mayor to sign the deed restriction required by HCD and direct staff to record the signed document, and direct staff to arrange for the sale of the Property on the open market. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Councilmember Simone Alex.
9.E CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 22-3876, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION; AND RESOLUTION NO. 22-3877, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH THE
GUBERNATORIAL GENERAL ELECTION BEING CONDUCTED BY THE COUNTY
OF VENTURA THE SAME DAY
Staff Report Calling Election 2022_Final.pdf
Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, presented this item.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to:
1. Adopt City Council Resolution No. 22-3876: Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities; and
2. Adopt City Council Resolution No. 22-3877: Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Ventura to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, with the Gubernatorial General Election to be held on the Same Date Pursuant to Elections Code § 10403.
10. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds commented on the Blue Ribbon Committee from the Santa Paula Hospital.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor provided updates on the Fillmore Piru Ground Sustainability Agency plan and the upcoming changes to the Board.
11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS Councilmember Christina Villaseñor mentioned the Mental Health Fair event on May 14th. She also requested to receive an update on the Housing Element at the May 10th meeting. The majority of Council Members supported the request. Item will be brought back on May 10th.
12. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, notified the community that the City is in need of volunteers and drivers for the Active Adult Center.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.A CLOSED SESSION:
A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation and Compensation - The City Council will hold a closed session with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Sections 54957 and 54957.6(a), to conduct an employee performance evaluation of the City Manager and to discuss the salary, compensation and fringe benefits provided to the City Manager.
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. The Citrus Packing House – Fillmore LLC; Case Number 56-2022-00563035-CU-CL-VTA; Ventura County Superior Court.
CLOSED SESSION - APRIL 26, 2022.pdf
Meeting was recessed at 8:00 p.m.
Meeting resumed at 8:42 p.m. with no reportable action.
14. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR DIANE MCCALL ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Mayor McCall adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
Prepared by:
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Erika Herrera, Assistant City Manager