Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chamber Regular Meeting City Hall
October 11, 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
Mayor Diane McCall led the pledge.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to approve 4) Approval of Agenda. Motion carried by the following voice vote: Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
RJ Sump was called to speak to thank City staff regarding Faith Community Church permits and fees.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 7.A is to Approve by voice vote.
6.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-OCTOBER 11, 2022
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-OCTOBER 11, 2022.pdf
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Simone Alex to approve item 7.A by-voice vote. Motion carried by the following voice vote:
Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds.
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OFWAY FOR THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF A GROUND WATER MONITORING WELL BY 7- ELEVEN, INC.
SR - License Agreement with 7-11. Complete. Final.pdf
Roxanne Hughes, City Engineer, presented this item.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor had questions. Staff addressed those.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to approve the License Agreement with 7-Eleven, Inc. Motion carried by the following voice vote: Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds.
7.B ADOPTION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 21-01 - FILLMORE AQUATIC CENTER POOL REPLASTERING PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
Stsff Report - Spec No. 21-01 Adopt and Advertise. Final and Complete.pdf Roxanne Hughes, City Engineer, presented this item.
Council discussed the information amongst it. The recommendation was to adopt the plans and specifications for Project Specification No. 21-01. The bid will be advertised until a conversation with FUSD has taken place regarding the cost of the project.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned and Councilmember Christina Villaseñor to adopt the plans and specifications for Project Specification No. 21-01 and authorize staff to readvertise the Project for open competitive bids. Motion carried by the following voice vote: Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds.
7.C ADOPTION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 22-01: NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS REHABILITATION AND ADA
IMPROVEMENTS AT TWO RIVERS PARK PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZATION TO
ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR BIDS
Staff Report - Spec No. 22-01. Adopt and Advertise. Final and Complete.pdf Roxanne Hughes, City Engineer, presented this item.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor had questions. Staff addressed the questions Councilmember Simone Alex had comments.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin second adopts the plans and specifications (PS&E) for Project Specification No. 22-01 and authorize the advertisement of the Project for construction bids to resurface streets, repair sidewalks, curbs, and gutters, and improve ADA accessibility throughout the project and at Two Rivers Park. Motion carried by the following voice vote: Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds.
7.D CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
TO KOFF & ASSOCIATES FOR A CITYWIDE CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION STUDY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,000
Fillmore - Classification and Compensation Study SR.pdf Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, presented this item.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to authorize an appropriation of $70,000 for the award of professional services agreements to Koff & Associates for conducting a citywide classification and compensation study, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Koff & Associates in an approved form by the City Attorney. Motion carried by the following voice vote: Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds.
7.E ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 22-3903 APPROVING THE 2022 VENTURA
COUNTY MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
SR - 2022 VC HAZ MITIGATION PLAN_ FILLMORE_FINAL.pdf
City Manager, David W. Rowlands, presented this item.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Simone Alex to adopt Resolution 22-3903 approving the 2022 Ventura County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Motion carried by the following voice vote: Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds.
7.F BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AND ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 22-3900 UPDATING THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
SR - 2022 Update of Conflict of Interest Code 10.11.2022 _Final.pdf Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, presented this item.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, second by Councilmember Simone Alex to adopt City Council Resolution No. 22-3900, amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code. Motion carried by the following voice vote: Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds.
7.G PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTING THE NEXUS STUDY
FOR IMPACT FEES AND SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT
THE UPDATED NORTH FILLMORE SPECIFIC PLAN (NFSP) AMENDMENT October 11 2022 CC stf Rpt _Final.pdf
Mayor Diane McCall recused herself as she resides in the area.
Councilmember Mark Austin was designated to chair this item.
Kevin McSweeney, Planning and Community Development Director, presented this item.
Public Hearing was continued from the last meeting.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor had a question. James Edison with Willdan Financial addressed the question.
Councilmember Mark Austin requested the inflation in time factor.
Public Comments were received from:
Alan Buck was called to speak in opposition to the North Specific Plan.
Susan Agostinelli was called to speak in opposition to the North Specific Plan.
Elise Ross was called to speak in opposition to the North Specific Plan.
Public Hearing was closed by Councilmember Mark Austin.
Councilmember Mark Austin requested Kevin McSweeney, Community Development and Planning Director, to explain the Nexus study fee. Staff addressed questions.
Councilmember Simone Alex motioned, second by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Adopt City Council Resolution 22-3902, approving the Nexus Study for the North Fillmore Specific Plan Amendment (2022) Development Impact Fees; and
3. Approve second reading to adopt Ordinance 2022-943 adopting the North Fillmore Specific Plan Amendment (2022).Motion carried by the following voice vote:
Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, and Councilmember Simone Alex. Mayor Diane McCall recused herself. ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds.
7.H CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF BOARDER RATES COLLECTED AT THE
FILLMORE EQUESTRIAN CENTER
FEC 2022 Rate Increase - Staff Report.pdf
Samantha Purucker was called to speak in opposition to the rate increase.
Heather Sweatman was called to speak in opposition to the rate increase.
Chris Purucker was called to speak in opposition to the rate increase.
Tina White was called to speak in opposition to the rate increase.
Michael Hartman was called to speak in opposition to the rate increase.
Mario and Vanessa Robledo were called to speak about the rate increases due to inflation.
Item was opened for discussion by City Council.
The first motion by Mayor Diane McCall failed
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor authorized a 16% fee increase for both full and dry. No second for Christina Villasenor’s motioned.
Councilmember Mark Austin requested to re-consider the motioned provided by Diane McCall.
Councilmember Simone Alex requested that the item would be tabled for next meeting to provide amount that is reasonable.
Councilmember Mark Austin reconsidered Mayor Diane McCall’s motioned go with the current rates. Motion passed.
Mayor Diane McCall motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to approve a boarding fee increase effective Sunday, December 12, 2022.Motion carried by the following voice vote: Councilmember Mark Austin, Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Diane McCall NAYS: Councilmember Simone Alex ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Edmonds.
8. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
None
9. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor requested an update of the Senior Active Adult Center at the October 25, 2022, meeting. Councilmember Alex and Mayor Diane McCall supported the request. Item will be placed in the upcoming agenda.
10. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
None
11. CLOSED SESSION
11.A CLOSED SESSION - OCTOBER 11, 2022
CLOSED SESSION -OCTOBER 11, 2022.pdf
Meeting was recessed for closed session.
Meeting was resumed for a closed session Mayor Diane McCall reported that Counsel met with City Council and received an update regarding the litigation case with Zahid Shah. City Council unanimously agreed to receive a settlement agreement in the amount of $40,000 and move the case forward.
12. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR DIANE MCCALL ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022, AT CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Mayor Diane McCall adjourned the meeting.
Prepared by:
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Erika Herrera, Assistant City Manager