Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chamber Regular Meeting City Hall
September 13, 2022 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Diane McCall calls the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Mark Austin led the pledge.
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 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, Councilmember Simone Alex, Councilmember Mark Austin, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A Mayor Diane McCall presented the proclamation declaring the month of September Constitution month and September 15 through September 23, 2022, as Constitution Week.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Zachary Lotshow was called to speak regarding the Housing Elements.
RJ Stump was called to speak regarding Faith Community Church’s replacement of the sidewalk.
Dion Brooks, Senior Pastor, Faith Community Church was called requesting help for the sidewalk.
Laura was called to speak regarding the Villa Park Orchard Association, packing house odor.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak regarding homelessness in Fillmore.
Lani Farr was called to speak regarding the great Aquatic season and the 911 event.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 7.A through 7.B is to Approve by voice vote.
7.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - SEPTEMBER 13, 2022.pdf
7.B MINUTES- AUGUST 9, 2022
MINUTES- AUGUST 9, 2022.pdf
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 Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: NONE
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A APPROVE FUNDING AND A CONTRACT FOR A CONSULTANT TO ASSIST THE CITY WITH THE ADOPTION OF UPDATED UNIFORM CODES AND PURCHASE OF THE 2023
BUILDING CODE
SEPT 13 2022 CC STF RPT CONTRACTING BV (3).pdf
Kevin McSweeney, Planning and Community Development Director presented this item.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to authorize staff to take the following Action:
1. Approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $10,000 from the General Fund Reserves to fund 101-4535-0031-335 Code Update;
2. Direct the City Manager to enter a contract with Bureau Veritas not to exceed $7,000 in a form approved by the City Attorney’s office; and
3. Direct staff to buy a copy of the 2023 California Building Codes 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
9. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Edmonds provided updates regarding the Ventura Air Pollution Control District (APCD).
Announced that October 5, 2022, is Clean Air Day, and provided comments regarding the funding available by APCD to jurisdictions. She also provided updates regarding the Heritage Valley Tourism Board’s new website.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor provided updates from the Fillmore Piru Ground Water Sustainability.
United Water Conservation District will conduct on October 19, 2022, the 2022 Water Sustainability Summit in Oxnard.
10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS Mayor Diane McCall asked Kevin to provide comments regarding Faith Community Church and complaint about odor
Mayor Pro Tem Edmonds provided comments about the Library in Piru proving skillet and induction stove.
She also wanted to give kudos to Apex for helping her today.
11. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
None
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A CLOSED SESSION - SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
CLOSED SESSION -SEPTEMBER 13, 2022.pdf
Meeting was recessed by Mayor Diane McCall at 6:59 p.m.
Meeting was resumed at 7:09 p.m. with no reportable action.
13. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR DIANE MCCALL ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
Prepared by:
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Erika Herrera, Assistant City Manager