Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
June 14, 2022 6:30 P.M.
1. REVISED AGENDA- JUNE 14, 2022 - PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AGENDA WAS REVISED ON JUNE 9, 2022, AFTER THE INITIAL PUBLICATION. - Amendment to the agenda listed below:
1. Item 11-Closed Session was amended to include 11-B:
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation - The City Council will conduct a closed session, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4), because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in one case.
2. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Diane McCall call meeting to order
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Simone Alex led the pledge
4. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Simone Alex, Mayor Pro Tem, Lynn Edmonds, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
5. 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
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Diane McCall mentioned that the public would be given two minutes for public comment.
Diana Martinez was called to speak regarding the lack of affordable housing in our community.
Monse Chavez was called to speak regarding the production of a Housing Element draft and the addition of low-income housing.
Ana Rosa Rizo-Centino was called to speak regarding the County-wide support for farmers available housing.
She also supported joining the Clean Power Alliance and the successful Pride Resource Fair last weekend.
Renee Swenson was called to speak regarding the importance of the train for businesses, film, and tourism and she wants the City to move forward with the train.
Eric Swenson was called to speak regarding the importance of the train to support the business community.
Nicholas Martinez was called to speak in support of the train operation.
Ryan Stern was called to speak in support of the train and request to have a discussion in public.
Luis Rodriguez was called to speak regarding the Sespe Car Show. He also spoke about the activities at the riverbed behind the Condos on River Street.
Anette Sula was called to speak regarding the protection of the borders.
Ken Beard with Sierra was called to speak about the 35-year with VCTC line and what his intentions have been to be in Fillmore and the negotiation process.
Robert Pinnoli, President of Mendocino Railway, was called to speak in support of Sierra’s train operations and how the train passenger operations depend on Sierra Railway negotiations.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 6A. through 6.D. is to Approve by voice vote.
7.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - JUNE 14, 2022
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER- JUNE 14, 2022.pdf
7.B APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-941, AMENDING TITLE 16 SECTIONS 16.02.030(G), 16.03.060, 16.03.100, 16.04.010, 16.04.030, 16.05.040 OF THE
FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PAYMENT PLANS FOR UNPAID WATER
AND SEWER CHARGES, AND ADOPTION OF AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA SR - PAYMENT PLANS_FINAL.pdf
7.C APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-939 (ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 22-02 (ZOA 22-02)) AMENDING THE FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS IN THE BUSINESS PARK ZONE AND
FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
2022-6-14 ORD 22-939 ZOA 22-02 2ND READING STAFF REPORT BP EMPLOYMENT_FINAL
7.D APPOINTMENT OF ANNA MARIE REILLEY AND CARINA FORSYTHE TO THE FILL TWO OF THE CITY OF FILLMORE’S SEAT ON THE VENTURA COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON
AGING (VCAAA) ADVISORY COUNCIL
APPOINTING VCAAA REILLEY AND FORSYTHE.pdf
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds had questions on the consent calendar. Staff addressed her questions.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor had questions regarding item 7.B. Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds also had questions. Staff answered them. Also, it was requested the SB998 language be changed from CC to CM language. The ordinance was approved. If changes are allowed, then staff will bring the revision to the ordinance again.
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to approve the consent calendar. 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. NEW BUSINESS
8.A RESOLUTION NO. 22-3892 – APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 PROJECT LIST TO BE FUNDED BY THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SENATE BILL 1)
SB 1 SR RESOLUTION FOR FY22-23.FINAL.pdf
Roxanne Hughes, City Engineer, presented this item.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds to approve adopt Resolution No. 22-3892 approving the FY 22-23 Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1) project list. 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 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PLANET BIDS INNOVATIVE EPROCUREMENT SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE CITYWIDE WEB-BASED EPROCUREMENT, CONTRACTS, AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FILLMORE - PLANET BID.pdf
Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, presented this item.
Councilmembers had questions. Questions were addressed by staff.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds to take the following actions:
1. Approve an allocation of funds in an amount not to exceed $19,450 in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget for a contract with Planet Bids within account 101-4207-0021-245- Contract Services;
2. and
Approve a contract and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Planet Bids Innovative eProcurement Solutions for the components described above.
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 CITY COUNCIL APPROVE OF DOWNTOWN REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM
USING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) FUNDS
SR - DOWNTOWN REHABILITATION PROGRAM.pdf
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, presented this item.
Renee Swenson, president of the Fillmore Association (FAB) was called to speak in support and concerns about contractors, design consultation, and admin for FAB, something to be included.
Item was open for discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem wants to add funding for a position ($40k). Wants to see the discussion. Mayor McCall said she was not in support.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor wants to discuss items for additional funding if needed from the second trench.
Councilmember Simone Alex, wants oversight but agreed with Mayor McCall to first see what the return on applications would be.
Councilmember Simone Alex motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austinapprove Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Mark Austin,and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
8.D
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION NO. 22-3891 DECLARING THE EQUESTRIAN CENTER LOCATED AT 308 CHAMBERSBURG ROAD/SH-23 IN THE CITY OF FILLMORE
TO BE SURPLUS, AUTHORIZING OFFERS OF SAID PROPERTY FOR PURCHASE, AND
FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
DECLARE THE FEC TO BE SURPLUS - SR.pdf
Tiffany Israel, City Attorney, presented this item.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to approve Resolution No. 22-3891. 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 DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND TWO ALTERNATES FOR LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES SR_FINAL.pdf
Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, presented this item.
City Council recommended the following delegates Councilmember Christina Villasenor primary, alternate Councilmember Mark Austin.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Mayor McCall to designate Councilmember Christina Villaseñor as the primary voting delegate and Councilmember Mark Austin as the alternate delegate. 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.F REQUEST THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH WILLDAN
FINANCIAL SERVICES TO PERFORM A NEXUS STUDY FOR THE NORTH FILLMORE
SPECIFC PLAN AMENDMENT
SR - NFSP - WILLDAN CONTRACT FOR NEXUS STUDY (REPAIRED).pdf Mayor Diane McCall recused herself as she lives in the area.
Kevin McSweeney, Planning and Community Development Director, presented this item.
Gloria Hansen was called to speak against the North Specific Plan.
Christina Maroth was called to speak in opposition to the North Specific Plan. She stated that the number of cars would increase.
Item was opened for discussion. Council had questions staff addressed them.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, second by Councilmember Mark Austin to authorize the Mayor to sign contracts with Willdan Financial Services for $17,500 in a form approved by the City Attorney’s office. 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 DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CLEAN POWER ALIANCE FEASIBILITY STUDY FILLMORE - STAFF REPORT - CPA.pdf
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, presented this item.
Jennifer Hernandez was called to speak in support of the CPA joining.
Item was opened for discussion.
Councilmember Christina Villasenor commented in favor of conducting study.
Mayor Diane McCall added commented on SCE allowing the public to sign for green power for free via Edison. Mayor is against the study.
Councilmember Mark said he is against it.
Councilmember Simone Alex said she is against it.
Edmonds to approve, second by Villasenor
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds motioned, second by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to approve the CPA feasibility study for the City. Motioned carried by the following voice vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds and Councilmember Christina Villaseñor. NAYS:
Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Mark Austin, Mayor Diane McCall. ABSENT:
NONE Motioned failed.
8.H APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES (VALVE TURNING) WITH VEOLIA WATER
CONTRACT SERVICES USA, LLC
VEOLIA VALVE TURNING STAFF REPORT.pdf
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, presented this item.
Councilmember Simone Alex motioned, second by Councilmember Mark Austin to approve the agreement for services (Valve Program) with Veolia Water Contract Services USA, LLC.
Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Mark Austin, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
8.I ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH “RETAIL STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP A FIVE-YEAR
DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT
FILLMORE - RETAIL COACH SR.pdf
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, presented this item.
Renee Swenson was called to speak regarding the importance of economic development and making sure there is an execution.
Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds motioned, second by Simone Alex seconded to approve a contract with Retail Strategies for one year with options for a second and third year, in a form approved by the City Attorney’s office authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract, and approve an appropriation in the amount of $45,000 to fund the cost to be incurred during fiscal year 2022-23. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds and Councilmember Christina Villaseñor. NAYS: Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Mark Austin, Mayor Diane McCall. ABSENT: NONE
9. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor provided an update regarding Fillmore and Piru Basins Groundwater Sustainability Agency and the retirement of Board Member, monitoring of wells, Sienna Springs enhancement project.
10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds, commented on proclamations and how saddened she was that City Council did not pass the proclamation for Pride month.
Councilmember Christina Villasenor spoke supporting LGBTQ pride month.
11. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
Reminded the community that on Saturday, July 2nd at 9:00 in front of City Hall tree dedication for Ari Larson .
Code Enforcement in Downtown to receive confirmation for staff to be proactive code enforcement monthly of what is not allowed.
He also mentioned that Ken Beard comments misrepresented Sierra.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A CLOSED SESSION - JUNE 14, 2022
CLOSED SESSION - JUNE 14, 2022.pdf
Mayor Diane McCall recessed the meeting to go into Closed Session.
13. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR DIANE MCCALL ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2022 CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Meeting was resumed with no reportable action by Mayor Diane McCall.
Prepared by:
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Erika Herrera, Assistant City Manager