Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
March 14, 2023 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mark Austin called the meeting to order.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Carrie Broggie led the pledge.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Mark Austin.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, second by Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve the agenda. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor and Mayor Mark Austin.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Brandy Hollis was called to speak regarding the Homelessness issue.
John Bolanos was called to speak regarding sewer rates, homelessness issues, and traffic speed bumps.
Carla Bolanos was called to speak regarding sewer rates, homelessness issues, and traffic speed bumps.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 6.A through 6.B is to Approve by voice vote.
6.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - MARCH 14, 2023
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-MARCH 14, 2023.pdf
6.B CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF REMEDIAL GRADING AGREEMENT WITH HIGHWAY 126, LLC
SR - DUNCAN - REMEDIAL GRADING AGREEMENT FINAL.pdf
Councilmember Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve by voice the consent calendar items. Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor and Mayor Mark Austin.
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.A CONSIDER WHETHER TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY’S ARTS AND PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSIONS
FILLMORE - STAFF REPORT CONSOLIDATING ARTS_PARKS AND REC COMMISSION.pdf
Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, presented this item. Councilmembers discussed this item. Lani Farr was called to speak regarding the participation of the previous commission.
Councilmember Chris Gurrola motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor to take the following actions:
1. Approve the first reading to introduce Ordinance No. 23-947, and
2. Rename the commission the Cultural, Arts, and Recreation Commission or Arts and Recreation.
3. Appoint the current commissioners to the consolidated commission Motion carried by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor and Mayor Mark Austin.
7.B ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-945 - THE 2022 UNIFORM BUILDING CODES AND
FIRE CODES WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA ADOPTING 2022 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.pdf
Kevin McSweeney, Community Development Director, introduced this item. Tony Falcone with Bureau Veritas presented this item.
City Council had questions; staff addressed them.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Councilmember Chris Gurrola to approve second reading to adopt Ordinance No. 23-945 updating uniform building codes and making findings with respect to local conditions within the City of Fillmore, which make certain modifications and changes to the California Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Fire Code, Existing Building Code, Green Building Standards, Energy Code, Historical Code, Swimming Pool Code, and The International Property Maintenance Code; and adopting of an exemption from CEQA.
7.C CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF RELOCATE THE COUNCIL COMMENT PERIOD ON THE
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
STAFF REPORT - CC MOVING PUBLIC COMMENTS.pdf
Dave W. Rowlands, City Manager, presented this item.
Annette Sula was called to speak in support of moving the City Council Reports, Recommendations, and Comments item after Public Comments.
Council Members discussed the item.
Council discussed this item. It was unanimously decided to move agenda item City Council Reports, Recommendations, and Comments be moved after Public Comments.
8. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor provided updates regarding VCTC commission outreach and the new bus route that will connect Fillmore and Moorpark through Grimes Canyon.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie provided comments regarding meeting with Sierra Railroad and legislation updates.
Councilmember Chris Gurrola addressed concerns about the public hearing on April 11, 2023, to discuss sewer rates.
9. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Villaseñor requested support to request staff to research the cost to add shades at parks.
Councilmember Chris Gurrola and Councilmember Carrie Broggie provided support to add this item to a future agenda and have staff research it.
Mayor Pro Tem Villaseñor provided information regarding the Mental Health and Wellness Fair. It is scheduled tentatively on May 20, 2023.
Mayor Pro Tem Villaseñor also requested to start a conversation with clubs regarding the May Festival with different stakeholders. Councilmember Albert Mendez supported this request. Councilmember Chris Gurrola provided input to assign this task to the newly created commission of Cultural, Arts, and Recreation Commission.
10. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
Dave W. Rowlands, City Manager, provided updates regarding the dog park renovation cost and how this item will be brough up soon to a future agenda.
He also provided updates regarding the water and sewer rates.
11. CLOSED SESSION
11.A CLOSED SESSION - MARCH 14, 2023
CLOSED SESSION - MARCH 14, 2023.pdf
Meeting was recessed into closed session.
Meeting was resumed, City Council unanimously approved litigation of 5 cases. Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart National Opioid Settlements.
12. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR MARK AUSTIN ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Mayor Mark Austin adjourned the meeting.
Prepared by:
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Erika Herrera, Assistant City Manager