Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
May 10, 2022 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Diane McCall call the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Diane McCall led the pledge of allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Simone Alex, Mayor Pro Tem, Lynn Edmonds, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Christina Villaseñor to approve 4) Approval of Agenda.
Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT:
NONE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A BIKE MONTH PROCLAMATION-MAY 2022
Mayor Diane McCall read the Bike Month Proclamation.
5.B MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH-MAY 2022
Mayor Diane McCall read the Mental Health Awareness Proclamation.
5.C POLICE WEEK AND MEMORIAL DAY PROCLAMATION_MAY 2022
Mayor Diane McCall read the Police Week and Memorial Day Proclamation.
5.D VERBAL HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE BY STAFF
Kevin McSweeney, Planning and Community Development Director, presented this item.
Questions were asked. Staff addressed questions.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tony Cervantez was called to speak in support of the LGBTQ Community.
Dakota Galarza was called to speak in support of the LGBTQ Community.
Bob Stroh was called to speak in support of the LGBTQ Community.
Zachary Lotshaw was called to speak in support of the LGBTQ Community.
Dave Wade was called to speak about the support from God to City Council Members.
Albert Penuelas was called to speak in support of the LGBTQ Community.
Andrea Madrigal was called to speak to invite the Pride Resource Fair on June 11th at One Step A LA Vez.
Brisa Romero was called to speak to in support of the LGBTQ Community.
Michael Showten Program Coordinator at one Step A La Vez. Was called to speak about the National Pentanol Day and support of the LGBTQ Community.
Joey Juhasz-Lukomski was called to speak in disappointment of not co-sponsoring the LGBTQ Pride Fair.
Christina Marotti is in opposition of the LGBTQ Pride Fair and Proclamation.
Annette Sula spoke in opposition to resources being used towards the LGBTQ.
Rose Negrete was called to invite the public to the Pride Resource fair Damien Flores was called to invite the public to the Pride Fair on June 11th.
Eric Castaneda was called to speak in opposition to the SRO Albert Mendez was called to speak in support of the LGBTQ and the importance of diversity in the community.
Nathaniel Negrete was called to speak in support of the Pride Fair on June 11th and in opposition to the approval of the SRO.
Siaka Massaqnoi supports government staying outside the private sector and using the resources to build the City.
Janey Muñoz was called to speak in support of the LGBTQ community.
Tim Holmgren was called to speak in opposition of supporting resources spent in the LGBTQ community.
Joseph Summer was called to speak in support of the LGBTQ community and declared June as Pride Month.
Amelia Aparicio was called to speak about the Mental Health Fair on May 14th.
Dawn Marone was called in opposition to utilizing city resources for LGBTQ Bill Faith was called to request a motorcycle officer.
Roberta Medina was called to speak in opposition of the support of LGBTQ.
Kabir Sagoo was called to speak to denounce the behavior of One Step of La Vez and a complaint form being a nonprofit.
Angel Castañon was called to speak in support of the Pride Resource Fair.
Mary Bennett was called to speak about the non-citizens molding policies of the city.
Rhonda Taylor was called to speak to thank the city council about nonsupporting LGBTQ and provide a signed petition from about 90 residents supporting their decision.
Audrey Ford from Diversity Collective (Ventura County) in support of the LGBTQ community, request of June proclamation and Pride Resource.
Linda Wright was called to speak in opposition to supporting LGBTQ Jessie was called about the morals and laws and ask God’s guidance.
Deborah Galarza was called to speak in support of the LGBTQ and adding it to the agenda.
Andres Casas was called to speak in support of the LGBTQ Jo Stephans, the mental health advocate, was called to speak in support of the LGBTQ Jennifer Hernandez was called to speak in support of the LGBTQ pride resource Luis Rodriguez was called to speak in support of mental health awareness month.
Carina Sandford was called to speak in support of the LGBTQ community.
Andrea Enriquez was called to speak in opposition to not supporting the Pride Resource Fair.
Steven Auclair was called to speak in support of the LGBTQ community.
Diane Sutton was called to speak to express concerns about the One Step A LA Vez efforts and to focus on more mental health issues.
Rebecca Enriquez was called to speak to request City Council keep financial support to specific groups and keep special interests outside of government.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 7.A through 7.D is to Approve by voice vote.
7.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - MAY 10, 2022
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - MAY 10, 2022
7.B MINUTES - APRIL 26, 2022
Minutes April 26, 2022.pdf
7.C CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF TWO
RESIDENT COMMISSIONERS TO THE AREA HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY
OF VENTURA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SR - 2022 AHA Board of Commissioners Ratification.pdf
7.D APPROVE THE ADDITION OF A SECOND SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER 2022 SRO SR_FINAL.pdf
Albert Penuelas was called to speak in opposition to approval of the second SRO.
Item 7.D was pulled. Police Chief, Garo Kuredjian, was called to present this item.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to approve 4) Approval of Agenda. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF WHETHER TO TAKE A POSITION ON ASSEMBLY BILL 2223
SR - AB 2223 Final.pdf
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, presented this item.
Public Comments:
Mary Bennett was called to speak supporting City Council take a stand against AB 2223.
Andrea Enriquez was called to speak supporting that City Council take a stand against AB 2223.
Annette Sula was called to speak supporting that City Council take a stand against AB 2223.
She provided the Clerk with a signed petition of members of the community opposition.
Joey Juhasz-Lukomski was called to speak requesting City Council to take no action or supporting the bill.
Tim Holmgren was called to speak was called to request support of opposition to this bill AB223.
Rev. Leslie Lanier was called to speak to support of a letter be sent opposing AB223.
Jennifer Hernandez was called to speak against City Council writing the letter in opposition to AB223.
Kabir Sagoo was called to speak to speak to support of a letter be sent opposing AB223.
Mayor Diane McCall opened the discussion amongst City Council members.
City Council discussed the item amongst them.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Mayor Diane McCall to approve letter in opposition of AB223 signed by the Mayor . Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
8.B WAIVE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FEES FOR FLOCK AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE
READERS
LICENSE PLATE READER FEE WAIVER SR.pdf
Gari Kuredjian, Police Chief, presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to approve fee waiver for Flock Automated License Plate Readers. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
8.C ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FY 2022-23 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF FILLMORE AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING TWO NEW
JOB CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF ASSISTANT PLANNING &
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND MUNICIPAL SERVICES
DIRECTOR/UTILITIES ENGINEER
SR FY 2022-23 PROPOSED BUDGET FINAL.pdf
Roel Briones, Finance Director, presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to approve fee waiver for Flock Automated License Plate Readers. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
8.D ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 22-3882 FIXING THE COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT OF NON-REPRESENTED
MANAGEMENT/ MID-MANAGEMENT, CONFIDENTIAL, AND PART TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF FILLMORE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022
1 -Fillmore - Staff Report re 2022-2023 Management_Mid Management Comp and Benefits.pdf
Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to adopt resolution 22-3882. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
8.E SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH DAVID
ROWLANDS
SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH DAVID ROWLANDS.pdf
Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, presented this item.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds to adopt Resolution 22-3880 approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Sixth Amendment to the Rowlands employment agreement. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
8.F CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF AN UPDATED CALPERS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE
PAY SCHEDULE
Fillmore - SR PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE_FINAL.pdf Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds motioned, seconded by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to adopt Resolution 22-3883, updating and Amending the City of Fillmore’s Publicly Available Pay Schedule. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin , Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
8.G AUTHORIZE THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDING FROM AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
FUNDS FOR THE CITY TO INFORMALLY BID THE RENOVATION OF THE ELEVATOR AT
CITY HALL, DIRECT STAFF TO INFORMALLY BID THIS PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO AWARD THE CONTRACT
Fillmore - City Hall Elevator Replacement_Final.pdf
Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, presented this item.
City Council requested staff to return with bid options at a future meeting to obtain approval of the bid contract and identify funding source.
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds motioned, seconded by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to
approve the expenditure but required staff to return with bid options for City Council to consider the funding source. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
8.H AUTHORIZATION OF A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR ONE PUBLIC
WORKS ALTEC LIFT/TREE TRUCK
Public Works Altec Tree Truck SR.pdf
Shannon Godfrey, Executive Assistant, presented this item.
City Council had questions; staff addressed questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds motioned, seconded by Mark Austin to authorize an appropriation of $231,587.00 from general funds reserves to Public Works fund 506-4534- 0053-308 Year in the (FY) 2021/22 operating budget; and Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement to purchase a Public Works Altec Lift/Tree Truck model LR860-E70 using Sourcewell quote in the amount of $231,587.00. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
8.I APPOINTMENT OF PRIMARY AND ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO CALIFORNIA JOINT
POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Staff Report CJPIA Delegate_2022.pdf
Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, presented this item.
Mayor Diane McCall motioned, second by Councilmember Mark Austin to appoint Councilmember Mark Austin as the primary elected official and Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, as the alternate delegate to the CJPIA Board of Directors. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
8.J INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-940 UPDATING PORTIONS OF THE CITY’S ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS IN TITLE 9 OF THE FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE SR - UPDATE TO FMC TITLE 9 RE ANIMAL CONTROL FINAL.pdf
Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, presented this item.
Council had questions; staff addressed them.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, second by Councilmember Mark Austin to adopt the first reading of an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California, Updating Portions of the City’s Animal Control Regulations in Title 9 of the Fillmore Municipal Code.” Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
8.K PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT 22-02, ORDINANCE NO. 22-939 TO ELIMINATE SPECIFIED EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
FOR LARGE WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION USES IN BUSINESS PARK ZONES
AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
2022-5-10_CC STF RPT _ZOA 22-02.pdf
Mayor Diane McCall opened the public hearing.
Brian McCarthy, Senior Planner, presented this item.
No public comments were received.
Mayor Diane McCall closed the public hearing.
City Council had questions; staff addressed questions.
Councilmember Mark AustinMayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds motioned, second by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor
to adopt approve the first reading to introduce Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 22-02 Ordinance No. 22-939 (Attachment 3) and Finding of exemption from CEQA. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
of an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California, Updating Portions of the City’s Animal Control Regulations in Title 9 of the Fillmore Municipal Code.”
9. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds provided reports on Ventura County APCD grant and VCTC surveys available at City Hall. VCTC has announced that the 101 widening of the highway.
10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS CouncilmemberMayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds suggested that City Council condemn hate crimes those aimed to Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans. Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds also and requested an agenda item for annual in lieu construction fees be placed on a future agenda; the request did not receive the necessary votes to add it to a future agenda.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor declared May as Mental Health Awareness and reminded the public about the upcoming Mental Health Resource fair at FUSD from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 .p.m. Councilmember Christina Villaseñor also thanked those who spoke in support of the LGBTQ and emphasized this was our community speaking out and talking to City Council.
11. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
David W. Rowlands, City Council, had no updates.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A CLOSED SESSION - MAY 10, 2022
CLOSED SESSION - MAY 10, 2022.pdf
Meeting was recessed at 9:41 p.m.
Meeting resumed at 10:05 p.m.
Mayor Diane McCall said there were no reportable actions.
13. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR DIANE MCCALL ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022 CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. by Mayor Diane McCall.
Prepared by:
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Erika Herrera, Assistant City Manager