Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
April 25, 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 motioned to approve the agenda with minor change of moving Item 6 to be moved after item 9 second by Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve the agenda.
Motioned 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.
Absent: None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Derek Fouarge was called to speak regarding the train cars on Old Telegraph Road reached out to VCTC with no answer.
Brandy Hollis was called and provided an update about homelessness.
6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, May 20th Mental Health Wellness Fair.
Councilmember Chris Gurrola will be in Arkansas effective tomorrow for about six weeks but plans to participate in the meetings remotely.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 7.A. through 7.A. is to Approve by voice vote.
7.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - APRIL 25, 2023
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER - APRIL 25, 2023.pdf
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, second by Councilmember Carrie Broggie to approve by voice the consent calendar items. Motioned 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. Absent: None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A CONTINUATION OF PROPOSITION 218 HEARING FOR WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR 2023 THROUGH 2027
2023 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING PROP 218-FINAL SR.pdf
Troy Spayd, Municipal Services/Utilities Engineer presented this item.
Councilmember Chris Gurrola had a question about timeline. City Manager answered question.
Mayor Mark Austin opened the public hearing. Mayor Mark Austin asked the Deputy City Clerk to confirm the number of protest letters received. The number was 13 letters.
Charles Richardson was called to speak against the sewer charge and a court case.
Erik Fouarge was called to speak in favor of passing the new water structure and protest the sewer rates.
Councilmember Chris Gurrola had follow-up questions for Charles Richardson and Troy Spayd.
Mayor closed public hearing.
Councilmember Chris Gurrola motioned, second by Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve water rates effective September 1, 2023 and for sewer rates continue the same effect immediately. Motioned carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Councilmember Albert Mendez, Councilmember Chris Gurrola, Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor. NOES: Mayor Mark Austin, Councilmember Carrie Broggie. Absent: None.
8.B CFD NO. 5 (HERITAGE VALLEY PARKS) IMPROVEMENT AREA B BONDS CITY OF FILLMORE-CFD 5B STAFF REPORT 2023.04.18.pdf
Erika Herrera-Terriquez, Assistant City Manager, introduced Adam Pope who presented this item.
Renee Vancho, Senior Vice President Pipler Sandler
Anita Luck, Partner, Aleshire & Wynder
Chris Gurrola, Dave Rowlands, Carrie Broggie recused themselves.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, Adam answered the question.
Mayor Pro Tem Villaseñor motioned, second by Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve Resolution No. 23-3925 of the City Council of the City of Fillmore acting in its capacity as the legislative body of the City of Fillmore Community Facilities District No. 5 (Heritage Valley Parks) on behalf of Improvement Area B, authorizing the issuance of bonded indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $21,000,000 to finance public facilities, executing certain documents and providing for the sale of the bonds and taking certain other actions in connection therewith. Motioned 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. Absent: None.
8.C CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATES, INC. (WRA) FOR EVALUATING THE VIABILITY OF
WELLS AND PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL BID SPECIFICATION PACKAGE STAFF REPORT FOR WELL 5 EVALUATION
Troy Spayd, Municipal Services Director, presented this item.
Council had questions staff addressed them.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie motioned, second Councilmember Chris Gurrola to take the following actions:
1. Approve a reallocation of $39,600 within line item 453-6850-0046-765 from the Well 5 rehab project for this contract; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Water Resources Associates for an amount not-to-exceed $39,600.
Motioned 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. Absent: None.
8.D PURCHASE OF FOUR GIANT TALON E BIKES
SR-2023 E BIKE PURCHASE.pdf
Eduardo Malagon, Police Chief, presented this item.
Councilmembers had questions. Staff addressed them.
Councilmember Chris Gurrola motioned, second by Councilmember Carrie Broggie to authorize the purchase of four (4) E Bikes to enhance patrol services to the residents of Fillmore using money already allocated and budgeted for traffic enforcement.
Motioned 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. Absent: None.
9. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilmember Carrie Broggie provided updates on backpack medicine meeting on April 17, 2023.
VCTC meeting updates regarding the Sierra Railroad train carts.
Carrie Broggie provided updates about the Earth Day event and commented that it was a successful event.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor, First Five Commission kick off meeting literacy at the library.
10. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
David W. Rowlands, gave thanks to staff for the Earth Day event.
Troy Spayd, was called to provide updates on the sewer emergency repairs. Council had questions, staff addressed them.
11. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR MARK AUSTIN ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
Mayor Mark Austin adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
Prepared by:
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Erika Herrera, Assistant City Manager