Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
November 11. 2022 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Diane McCall called the meeting to order.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Diane McCall called the meeting to order.
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 Simone Alex to approve 4) Approval of Agenda. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem, Lynn Edmonds.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A TRUNK OR TREAT 2022 – PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
Mayor Diane McCall presented the 2022 People’s Choice Award to Citizens Patrol, Monsters Inc. Award was given to Jerry Petersen.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Brandy Hollis was called to speak regarding homelessness issues.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 7.A. through 7.C. is to Approve by voice vote.
7.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - NOVEMBER 8, 2022 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - NOVEMBER 8, 2022.pdf
7.B CONSIDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL ANALYSIS CONSULTANT SERVICES - GOV TEMP USA, LLC.
FILLMORE - STAFF REPORT - GOV TEMPS.pdf
7.C REVIEW OF FY 2021-22 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ANNUAL AND FIVE-YEAR REPORT AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-3905 MAKING
FINDINGS REGARDING UNEXPENDED DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
SR FY 2021-22 DIF REPORT FINAL.pdf
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Mark Austin to approve 4) Approval of Agenda. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem, Lynn Edmonds.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING CITY OF FILLMORE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
NOV 8 2022 CC STF RPT HOUSING ELEMENT.pdf
Mayor Diane McCall opened the public hearing.
Kevin McSweeney, Community, and Development Director introduced this item.
David Marcos with Kimley Horn presented the Housing Element.
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor had questions. The representative from Kimley Horn addressed the questions.
Public comments were received from the following constituents:
Jose Arias, a member of the State Regional Council of Carpenters was called to speak requesting that the project is approved by requiring local contractors and paying prevailing wages.
Augusto Ramirez, a member of the State Regional Council of Carpenters was called to speak requesting that the project is approved by requiring local contractors and paying prevailing wages.
Lani Farr was called to speak regarding the number of fees paid to Bardsdale Cemetery.
The public hearing was closed by Mayor Diane McCall.
City Council discussed the item.
Councilmember Mark Austin motioned, seconded by Councilmember Simone Alex to approve Resolution No. 22-3907 approving General Plan Amendment 22-01 to adopt the 2021-2029 City of Fillmore Housing Element and Finding of Exemption from CEQA. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Christina Villaseñor, Councilmember Simone Alex, and Mayor Diane McCall ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem, Lynn Edmonds.
9. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
No reports
10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS Councilmember Christina Villaseñor provided updates regarding events. Veterans Day and Library Opening
11. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
Covered by Councilmember Christina Villaseñor
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A CLOSED SESSION:
A. 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 9 cases.
CLOSED SESSION - NOVEMBER 8, 2022.pdf
13. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR DIANE MCCALL ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
The meeting resumed at 7:14 p.m. from a closed session.
Mayor Diane McCall stated that City Council met in closed session and voted unanimously to initiate litigation against owners of property 548 Kensington Street; additionally, City Council voted 3-0 with Councilmember Christina Villaseñor abstaining herself, since she lived in proximity to the area, for property located on 898 Union Pacific. Both properties are in Fillmore, CA Prepared by:
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Erika Herrera, Assistant City Manager