Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
March 28, 2023 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mark Austin called the meeting to order.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Mark Austin led the pledge.
3. ROLL CALL
All present Members Present: Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Carrie Broggie, Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, and Mayor Mark Austin. Absent: None.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Carrie Broggie approved the agenda with a minor change to move the committee commission and board reports to after the new business item.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor to approve the agenda with amendment to move item 9 “Commission, Committees, Report” becoming item 10, and move “New Business from item 10 to nine”. 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. PRESENTATIONS
5.A SB 1383 PRESENTATION BY NAN DRAKE, DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIR &
PUBLIC RELATIONS FROM EJ HARRISON & SONS
The presenter was not able to attend tonight’s meeting. Item will be pushed to April 25, 2023.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments.
Maya Zumaya was called to speak. Maya introduced herself as the new Director at One Step A La Vez and stated that she is eager to work with City Staff. She also invited the community to an event tomorrow night.
Brandy Hollis, was called to speak regarding homelessness.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor provided an update on the healthy refrigerator grant.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie commented about the new jail facility jail opening on April 5th at 10:00 a.m.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie requested that the City Council come up with a proclamation calendar. Mayor Austin agreed. Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor also agreed. Item to be brought back as a future agenda item.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 8.A through 8.G is to Approve by voice vote.
8.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - MARCH 28, 2023
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - MARCH 28, 2023.pdf
8.B MINUTES - JANUARY 24, 2023
MINUTES - JANUARY 24, 2023.pdf
8.C MINUTES - FEBRUARY 14, 2023
MINUTES - FEBRUARY 14, 2023.pdf
8.D MINUTES FEBRRUARY 28, 2023
MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2023.pdf
8.E MINUTES MARCH 14, 2023
MINUTES MARCH 14, 2023.pdf
8.F MINUTES MARCH 21, 2023- SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES MARCH 21, 2023 - SPECIAL MEETING.pdf
8.G APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 23-947 TO DISSOLVE THE ARTS COMMISSION AND AMEND FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.28 FILLMORE - STAFF REPORT CONSOLIDATING ARTS_PARKS AND REC COMMISSION.pdf
Councilmember Albert Mendez motioned, second by Councilmember Carrie Broggie 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.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A APPROVE THE 2023-2024 VENTURA COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICE LEVEL REQUEST 2023 VENTURA COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES SERVICE LEVEL- STAFF REPORT.pdf Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, introduced Jackie Rose, Director of Ventura County Animal Services to present to City Council regarding the services provided to the City.
City Council had questions. Director Jackie Rose answered the questions.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie motioned, second by Councilmember Chris Gurrola to approve the 2023-2024 Service Level Request, Attachment A. 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.
9.B CONSIDERATION OF WHETHER TO APPOINT A YOUTH SPORTS BOARD MEMBER TO
THE CULTURAL, ARTS, AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SR - YOUTH BOARD DELEGATE TO THE CAR COMMISSION.pdf
Tiffany Israel, City Attorney, presented this item.
City Council discussed this item. Council had questions; staff addressed them.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie motioned, second by Councilmember Albert Mendez to not revise the current composition of the Cultural, Arts, and Recreation 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.
9.C CONSIDERATION OF 2022 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE STATUS OF THE
CITY GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT
2023-3-28_2022 Annual Progress Report_Housing_CC Staff Report.pdf Brian McCarthy, Assistant Planning and Community Development Director, presented this item.
Council had questions; staff answered them.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, second by Councilmember Chris Gurrola to have City Council receive and file the 2022 Annual Progress Report on the Housing Element and direct staff to submit the APR to HCD.
10. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Carrie Broggie provided updates regarding the VCTC subcommittee Santa Paula Branch Advisory Committee and provided updates regarding the VCTC bridge repair it will take at a minimum one year for this to repair at an estimated cost of $1.4 million.
11. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
David W. Rowlands, City Manager, provided update in the sewer line repair. Design team is at 95%. Bypass pumps are working as expected.
He also provided updates on the Fillmore Equestrian Center (FEC) Monday, April 3rd, the FEC will be placed up for sale.
12. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR MARK AUSTIN ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Mark Mayor Austin adjourned this meeting.
Prepared by:
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Erika Herrera, Assistant City Manager