Fillmore City Council and Successor Agency Council Chambers Regular Meeting City Hall
May 9, 2023 6:30 P.M.
MEETING ATTENDANCE - Pursuant State Law 54953 (b), Councilmember Chris Gurrola will attend the meeting via phone from 211 E 4th St., 3G02 Entrance, Apt. 3110 North Little Rock, AR 72114. The meeting agenda will be posted in this location, which is open to the public, more than 24 hrs. before the meeting. Any interested member of the public may join Councilmember Chris Gurrola at this location for the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mark Austin called the meeting to order.
Mayor Mark Austin mentioned that pursuant State Law 54953 (b), Councilmember Chris Gurrola will attend the meeting via phone from 211 E 4th St., 3G02 Entrance, Apt. 3110 North Little Rock, AR 72114. The meeting agenda will be posted in this location, which is open to the public, more than 24 hrs. before the meeting. Any interested member of the public may join Councilmember Chris Gurrola at this location for the meeting.
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
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor requested item 9.A be postponed to the May 23, 2023, meeting and removed from tonight’s agenda as more information needed to be explored. Second by Councilmember Albert Mendez to approve the agenda with changes. 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. PRESENTATIONS
5.A FILLMORE LIBRARY UPDATE - NANCY SCHRAM
Nancy Schram, Library Director, Ventura County Library presented this item.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chris Gurrola indicated that there were no public speakers at his location.
Marco Marin property Burlington Street was called to speak regarding the fence extension and code compliance violation.
Leticia Ramirez 716 Santa Fe Fillmore, CA was called to speak regarding the fence extension and code compliance violation.
Risa Romero, Board Member from One Step A La Vez, was called to speak regarding the Mental Health Awareness month and requested support regarding the Pride Resource Fair and a proclamation.
Gabriel Cardoza, youth at One Step A La Vez, was called to speak regarding Pride Resource Fair and proclamation.
Maya Zumaya, Director at One Step A La Vez, was called to speak regarding Pride Resource Fair and proclamation.
Tim Holmgren was called to speak regarding the homelessness ordinance and in support of the ordinance. adoption of Ordinance No. 23-949 prohibiting camping and related activities in, on, or within publicly owned property in a red line channel or related critical public infrastructure.
Dawn Marone was called to speak regarding the the homelessness ordinance and in support of the ordinance. adoption of Ordinance No. 23-949 prohibiting camping and related activities in, on, or within publicly owned property in a red line channel or related critical public infrastructure.
Anette Sula was called to speak regarding the the homelessness ordinance and in support of the ordinance. adoption of Ordinance No. 23-949 prohibiting camping and related activities in, on, or within publicly owned property in a red line channel or related critical public infrastructure.
Luanne Brock was called to speak regarding the homelessness ordinance and in support of the ordinance. adoption of Ordinance No. 23-949 prohibiting camping and related activities in, on, or within publicly owned property in a red line channel or related critical public infrastructure.
Karen Diaz was called to speak regarding the homelessness ordinance and in support of the ordinance. adoption of Ordinance No. 23-949 prohibiting camping and related activities in, on, or within publicly owned property in a red line channel or related critical public infrastructure.
Leticia Ramirez was called to speak regarding the homelessness ordinance and in support of the ordinance. adoption of Ordinance No. 23-949 prohibiting camping and related activities in, on, or within publicly owned property in a red line channel or related critical public infrastructure.
Brandy Hollis was called to speak regarding the homelessness ordinance and in support of the ordinance. adoption of Ordinance No. 23-949 prohibiting camping and related activities in, on, or within publicly owned property in a red line channel or related critical public infrastructure.
Diane Sutton was called to speak regarding the homelessness ordinance and in support of the ordinance. adoption of Ordinance No. 23-949 prohibiting camping and related activities in, on, or within publicly owned property in a red line channel or related critical public infrastructure.
Rhonda Taylor was called to speak regarding the homelessness ordinance and in support of the ordinance. adoption of Ordinance No. 23-949 prohibiting camping and related activities in, on, or within publicly owned property in a red line channel or related critical public infrastructure.
Jack Wu was called to speak regarding the homelessness ordinance and in support of the ordinance. adoption of Ordinance No. 23-949 prohibiting camping and related activities in, on, or within publicly owned property in a red line channel or related critical public infrastructure.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Chris Gurrola thanked everyone who came to express their concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor thanked everyone who came to express their concerns. She also announced that May has been proclaimed Mental Health Month by reading a section of the proclamation. She then provided updates on the Mental Health Resource Fair. Last, she requested support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Councilmember Albert Mendez thanked everyone who came to express their concerns and provided assurance they are looking into the issue and working.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie also thanked everyone who came to express their concerns.
Mayor Mark Austin said that they are doing their homework and that is the reason why moved the item to the 23rd. Thanked everyone who came to express their concerns.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR - Recommendation for Item 8.A through 8.D is to Approve by voice vote.
8.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-MAY 09, 2023
CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-MAY 09, 2023.pdf
8.B MINUTES APRIL 11, 2023
MINUTES APRIL 11, 2023.pdf
8.C MINUTES APRIL 25, 2023
MINUTES APRIL 25, 2023.pdf
8.D AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO WINERY LICENSE AGREEMENT
STAFF MEMO WINERY AGREEMENT.pdf
Councilmember Albert Mendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Carrie Broggie to approve the consent calendar by voice. 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. NEW BUSINESS
9.A ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-949 PROHIBITING CAMPING AND RELATED
ACTIVITIES IN, ON, OR WITHIN PUBLICLY OWNED PROPERTY IN A RED LINE
CHANNEL OR RELATED CRITICAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-949.pdf
Item was pushed to May 23, 2023 meeting at the approval of the agenda.
9.B APPROVE THE 2023-2024 AGREEMENT WITH FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT TO FUND TWO SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
2023 SRO STAFF REPORT
Police Chief Eduardo Malagon presented this item. City Council had questions; staff addressed them.
Anette Sula was called to speak in support of this item.
Rhonda Taylor was called to speak in support of this item.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie motioned, second by Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor to authorize the extension of one deputy sheriff position to the existing police services contract with the Sheriff’s Office to add a second SRO for fiscal year 2023-2024 to be paid for by FUSD.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.C AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE VEHICLE
PUBLIC WORKS TRUCK SR.pdf
Troy Spayd, Municipal Services Director/ Utilities Engineer, presented this item.
Council Member Chris Gurrola asked a question, Troy Spayd addressed his questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor motioned, second by Council Member Albert Mendez to authorize to negotiate and purchase a Public Works and Facilities Truck for not to exceed $49, 800. 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.
10. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Villaseñor and Councilmember Albert Mendez provided updates regarding the Ventura County First 5 Commission.
Councilmember Carrie Broggie provided updates regarding the Southern California Association of Governments Conference her and City Manager David Rowlands attended.
11. CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
City Manager David Rowlands reminded the public of the AAC Grand opening. He also discussed the meeting with VCTC, Sierra Railroad, City of Santa Paula, City of Fillmore, and Supervisor Kelly Long, who met today to discuss issues within the railroad.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.A CLOSED SESSION - MAY 9, 2023
CLOSED SESSION - MAY 9, 2023.pdf
The meeting went into recess for closed session at 7:52 p.m.
Mayor Mark Austin resumed the meeting at 8:19 p.m. with no reportable action.
13. ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR MARK AUSTIN ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.
The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
Prepared by:
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Georgie Gerardo, Executive Assistant