Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
April 11, 2023 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mark Austin called the meeting to order
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor 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 motioned, second by Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve agenda.
Motion was removed as Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor had a different motion with changes.
New motion was to approve the agenda with the following changes:
Item 9.E to become item 9.A
9. A PROPOSITION 218 HEARING FOR WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR 2023 THOUGH 2027 SR - 2023 UTILITY RATES STAFF REPORT FINAL.pdf
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, seconded by Carrie Broggie to approved the agenda with a minor change to move item 9.E to the beginning of the New Business. 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
Nan Drake introduced Bill Camarillo from Agromin. Bill Camarillo presented information to City Council.
5.B INTERFACE CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES - 211 SERVICES IN FILLMORE
PRESENTATION BY KELLY BROWN, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, AND ERIK
STERNED, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Erik Sterned, Executive Director, presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Villaseñor and Councilmember Chris Gurrola had comments and questions.
Erik Sterned addressed the concerns.
5.C INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UPDATE - APEX TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT Toby Osborn, APEX, presented this item and provided City Council with updates regarding the technology needs.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tracy Stewart was called to speak regarding the railcars that are in storage at Old Telegraph Road and request the City to work with VCTC and Sierra Railroad.
Cami Pinsak representing Ventura Coastal Realtor was called to speak regarding Fair Housing and to request a proclamation for the national Fair Housing month.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak regarding homelessness as a representative of Project Understanding.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor provided updates regarding Earth Day on April 22nd. She also provided regarding promoting green energy efforts and having businesses be certified as green businesses.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie provided clarification of why proclamation item was not added. She requested this item to be pulled down.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor provided recommendations to schedule SCE and Clean Power Alliance to provide a presentation. Councilmember Albert Mendez and Councilmember Chris Gurrola supported the request.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 8.A through 8.C is to Approve by voice vote.
8.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - APRIL 11, 2023
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - APRIL 11, 2023.pdf
8.B MINUTES - MARCH 28, 2023
MINUTES - MARCH 28, 2023.pdf
8.C FIRST AMENDMENTS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH
GOVTEMPSUSA, LLC FOR FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND ACCOUNTING CONSULTING
SERVICES
FILLMORE- SR- GOV TEMPS.pdf
Councilmember Albert Mendez motioned, second by Councilmember Chris Gurrola 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.E PROPOSITION 218 HEARING FOR WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR 2023 THOUGH 2027
SR - 2023 UTILITY RATES STAFF REPORT FINAL.pdf
Municipal Services Director/Utilities Engineer, Troy Spayd introduced this item, Chis Fisher, Vice President of Willdan Financial Services presented this item, The Public Hearing was opened. Charles Richardson was called to speak, Janelle Mattson was called to speak, Luanne Brock was called to speak, Derek Fouarge was called to speak, Guadalupe Garcia was called to speak, Joe Arellano was called to speak, Annette Sula was called to speak, The Public Hearing was opened, City Council discussed the item, The Public Hearing was continued to the next meeting on April 25, 2023
9.A CONSIDERATION OF WHETHER TO DECLARE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED
AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MOUNTAIN VIEW AND SANTA CLARA STREETS TO
BE SURPLUS AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
RAILROAD STORAGE SITE - SR DECLARATION AS SURPLUS PROPERTY.pdf Tiffany Israel, City Attorney presented this item, Council discussed the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, second by Councilmember Carrie Broggie to approve Resolution No. 23-3933 declaring the Property to be surplus, authorizing offers for the purchase of the Property pursuant to the Surplus Land Act, and finding these activities to be exempt from CEQA. 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 INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 02 AND HERITAGE VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT 2007-1
FY 2023-24 STAFF REPORT LANDSCAPE LIGHTING DISTRICTS.pdf Frank Catania, Financial Analyst presented this item.
David Rowlands, City Manager, recused himself as he has a conflict.
When voting the following Councilmembers made the following announcement:
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor recused herself from – LLD #2 – Riverwalk, Tract 5099 Councilmember Carrie Broggie recused herself from – LLD 2007-1, Zone 1 Councilmember Chris Gurrola recused himself from - LLD 2007-1, Zone 1 Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, second by Albert Mendez to take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution 23-3931 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the Heritage Valley Landscape and Lighting District No. 2007-1 for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, Pursuant to the Provisions of Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code;
2. Adopt Resolution 23-3925 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California Preliminarily Approving the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for the Heritage Valley Landscape and Lighting District No. 2007-1 for Fiscal Year 2023/2024;
3. Adopt Resolution 23-3926 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments for the Heritage Valley Landscape and Lighting District No. 2007-1 for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 and Setting a Public Hearing to Consider This Proposal;
4. Adopt Resolution 23-3927 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the Fillmore Landscape and Lighting District No. 02 for Fiscal Year 2023/21024; Pursuant to the Provisions of Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code;
5. Adopt Resolution 23-3929 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California Preliminarily Approving the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for Fillmore Landscape and Lighting District No. 02 for Fiscal Year 2023/2024;
6. Adopt Resolution 23-3930 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fillmore, California Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments for Fillmore Landscape and Lighting District No. 02 for Fiscal Year 2023/2024;
7. Set a Public Hearing date for May 23, 2023, at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting to receive public comments regarding the Engineer’s Annual Assessment Report and the levy of assessments for each district.
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 REVIEW OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDING THE PROPOSED INCREASE IN
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF FILLMORE STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE
DISTRICTS, ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO INITIATE THE PROCEEDINGS AND THE
INTENT TO LEVY THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS, AND SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING
DATE TO CONSIDER THIS PROPOSAL
SR 23-24 FILLMORE STORM DRAIN ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS.pdf
Frank Catania, Financial Analyst presented this item.
When voting the following Councilmembers made the following announcement:
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor – District #4 - Riverwalk Councilmember Carrie Broggie – SD #7, Zone C
Councilmember Chris Gurrola - SD #7, Zone C
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, second by Albert Mendez to take the following actions:
1 Adopt Resolution No. 23-3932 Declaring the Intention to Levy the Annual Assessment for FY 2022-23 for Fillmore Storm Drain Maintenance Assessment District Nos. 01, 01A, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07A, 07B, and 07C;
2. Set a Public Hearing for May 23, 2023, at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting to receive public comments regarding the Engineer’s Annual Assessment Report and the proposed levy of assessments for each district.
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.D DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 21-02 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 21-02: PROPERTY OWNER’S REQUEST FOR A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROPERTY REMEDIATION AGREEMENT FOR 461 CENTRAL AVENUE
2023-4-11_SR_461 CENTRAL_PRA AMENDMENT NO. 2.pdf
Brian McCarthy Assistant Planning and Community Development Director presented this item.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie motioned, second by Albert Mendez to approve he Second Amendment to Property Remediation Agreement with 461 Central, LLC to extend the deadline to October 20, 2023. 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.
10. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
None.
11. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
City Manager, David W. Rowlands, called Police Chief Eduardo Malagon to provide update on the homeless population and efforts conducted by the city at the April 17th meeting.
Information of the meeting will be posted on social media and website.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A CLOSED SESSION - APRIL 11, 2023
CLOSED SESSION - APRIL 11, 2023.pdf
The meeting went into recess for closed session. Meeting resumed by Mayor with no reportable action.
13. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR MARK AUSTIN ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 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